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Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Fairy Tale Fix

Fantastic Worlds Productions

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Welcome to Fairy Tale Fix! A podcast for the modern maiden, clever lad, evil witch, frog prince, mischievous faerie, or what have you. Tune in every other Tuesday for fanciful tales between two friends.
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It has been a century since the immortal witch Baba Yaga last visited the world, and the hour draws nigh for her return. But when she fails to appear in the frozen realm of Irrisen to usher in its newest ruler, pockets of winter begin to grow throughout the Inner Sea. After 1,400 years of perpetual winter, the icy curse of Irrisen is spreading! What links do these strange blizzards and swaths of wintry landscapes have with Irrisen, and is there any truth to the growing rumors that the Witch ...
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We Mean Well

Shane Keith Productions

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Two old, washed up tik-tokers (@luisadaldin & @jarchy89) try to make sense of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On "How to Live A Fantastic Life," we help you discover the golden pearls of wisdom within to help you live a fantastic life! Get out of your comfort zone and explore the awesome world around you, break through your barriers and take inspired action. We will encourage you to use the difficulties in your life to achieve the best version of you. Each week we bring you amazing people that have discovered their own unique pearls of wisdom they will share with you - often by living through life a ...
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Welcome to The Art of Business, join the host Avi Efrat of Fantastic Framing explore the intricacies of owning and running a business. Tune into this podcast if you are an aspiring artist, a budding small business or someone who just wants to learn more about all the aspects of how to become the most successful version of yourself!
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Eat My Globe

Simon Majumdar

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In Eat My Globe: Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Food, Simon Majumdar will talk about an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person or a nation and the fascinating story of how they became part of the world that we often take for granted. Over the course of the show, he shall be examining some of the great tales of food history, the origins of some of your favorite dishes and drinks, and the people who helped to create them. He will also share fantastic trivia that you can use to bor ...
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Welcome to The Bread Winner Podcast, the show for microbakery owners who want to create a successful microbakery without spending every waking minute in the kitchen. I'm Caroline Bower, and I bake over 100 loaves a week from my home while still getting 8 hours of sleep and having time to be fully present in the important moments with my family. If you're looking to build a thriving sourdough business from your home, you're in the right place. Every Thursday, I'll be sharing new episodes pack ...
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Live life the Edge Corp way — punch the clock, keep your head down, collect your pay. This is the day-to-day reality of working stiffs in a rough galaxy. But when the crew of the cargo freighter Calamity fails to catch break after break, their lives are turned upside down. Bad cargo, spiraling debt, and a woman’s life on the line — all with the Golden League crime syndicate breathing down their necks — it’s no surprise that these blue-collar folks get desperate enough to take ANY job. Can’t ...
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And Now The Music

Liz Huff & Bruce Gigax, Notes To Music Productions

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A show about music, bringing you great musicians and fantastic sound! Your Host and producer: Liz Huff, singer, performer, educator, improvisor, and your guide to the musicians and music we bring you each episode. Your Sound Guy: Bruce Gigax, long time audio engineer for The Cleveland Orchestra, now doing even more fun things in classical, jazz, choral, and Health Journeys Guided Imagery. The Musicians: different every time, often people who are skilled in several areas including: classical, ...
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The CEO AI Podcast by Gary Ambrosino is the go-to audio destination for CEOs, founders, board members, and C-level executives navigating the transformative power of artificial intelligence in fast-growth businesses. Each episode is a strategic, no-fluff conversation designed specifically for decision-makers who need to understand and implement AI right now—not in theory, but in practice. Whether you’re an executive at a scaling SaaS startup, a PE-backed portfolio company, or a growth-stage e ...
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Scrum Sessions Podcast

Gereon Hermkes & Luiz "Q" Quintela

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Join the Scrum Sessions Podcast, where Scrum Trainers Luiz "Q" Quintela and Gereon Hermkes explore the latest developments in the Agile world, as well as foundational concepts and ideas in Scrum and Scrum@Scale. If you're looking for more than just a podcast, join the Scrum Sessions which are hosted once a month. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other practitioners, acquire knowledge, and share valuable insights. To register for the live sessions, visit scrumsessions.com.
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Coming to you every week with tips, tricks, and knowledge about everything from pool construction to maintenance and chemistry. Frank and Jacque Disher invite you into their world of water. Frank loves chemistry and will quickly blow your mind as he rattles off chemicals and combinations. All the while, his sidekick Jacque will keep him reigned in and on topic...most of the time. Listen in for a fantastic, fun, and educational time. The Deep End Hosts Frank and Jacque Disher were childhood s ...
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Who shot Menet? A vicious new enemy enters the fray and shakes up what was seemingly an easily-handled battle. Sights are aimed, but who falls to the gunman’s attacks? A challenging battle awaits Team Torta – how will they prevail? The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Productions. Theme song created and composed by Amy Hawkenson Featu…
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Imagine one of your family members attains the highest political position in American history -- your uncle or sibling becomes the President of the United States! And, as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's episode: many people were called to play the role of First Lady. Turns out: several people genuinely didn't want the job. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we're diving into one of my favorite ways to bring clarity, ease, and identity to your sourdough microbakery—your signature product. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a crowded market, simplify your menu, or create momentum with your customers, this conversation is for you. I’m sharing what a s…
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Who shot Menet? A vicious new enemy enters the fray and shakes up what was seemingly an easily-handled battle. Sights are aimed, but who falls to the gunman’s attacks? A challenging battle awaits Team Torta – how will they prevail? The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Productions. Theme song created and composed by Amy Hawkenson Featu…
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Heads Of State is streaming now on Prime Video The UK Prime Minister (Idris Elba) and US President (John Cena) have a public rivalry that risks their countries’ alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they’re forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent (Priyanka C…
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Ben here. I know, I know: it's confusing that we split our First Ladies sequel episode into two separate episodes. The title is literally ridiculous. However, as you'll hear, we delved deep into a bit of Presidential history that touches on so many things -- so many, in fact, that we had to dedicate an entire show to Buchanan and his fascinating Fi…
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Reid Hoffman SuperAgency and the Fantastic Future of AI In this episode, we break down Reid Hoffman’s visionary concept of Superagency from his latest book Impromptu, and ask the bold question: What could go right with AI? Amid the flood of headlines centered on risk and disruption, this conversation offers a vital counter-narrative—an optimistic a…
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Originally published June 10, 2021. Running a business doesn’t have to mean running yourself ragged. In this encore episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, we revisit our conversation with Jo Dodd, creator of POWER to Live More CALM. Jo shares her 5 fundamental principles for building a thriving business while staying centered, focused, and yes—ca…
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The Cloak of Rainbow Feathers & The Old Beggar Woman & The Three Lazy Sons MAKE WAY FOR OUR FAERIE OVERLORD! That’s right, this week the Fixtresses are joined by their dark mistress, their patron saint, their mysterious benefactor – the one and only Gisselle M. Ingan (cue air horns). Gisselle tells her very own original fairy tale – The Cloak of Ra…
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A necropolis in what is now Northern Italy holds a strange and, at first glance, terrifying corpse. A Lombard man, aged somewhere between 40 and 50 years old, lost his right arm in a brutal accident. Normally this sort of wound would be a death sentence, but in this case the guy didn't just survive -- he created a prosthetic limb from a sword and o…
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The "Technologic Republic" critiques a contemporary Western society adrift from its historical roots of collaborative innovation and collective purpose. It argues that a combination of government retreat, Silicon Valley's consumer-centric focus, and a cultural abandonment of strong beliefs and shared identity has created vulnerabilities. The author…
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The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The terror of all criminals and ne'er-do-wells in Gotham... that's right, folks: today's episode is all about Batman. As Ben and Noel discover in today's episode, this superhero's origin story is a surprising tale of beef, ego, conflict and controversy: for decades, two men claimed to have created Batman... and …
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we're digging into one of those questions that comes up so often for sourdough bakers: Should you use organic ingredients? I know it can feel overwhelming, so today I'm breaking it down in an honest, practical way. We’ll talk about why this question matters, how to clarify your own values, and how to mak…
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Originally published June 04, 2021. In this encore episode, we revisit Nelson Tressler’s remarkable journey from a childhood marked by severe abuse to becoming the first in his family to graduate college. Nelson shares how setting one powerful goal—and refusing to let circumstances define him—transformed his life. Drawing from his book The Unlucky …
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What if a picture frame could completely change the way a room sounds — not just how it looks? In this episode of The Art of Business, Joshua Cilento from Visual Acoustic breaks down what an acoustic space actually is — and why noise matters more than most people realise. He shares how the idea for this groundbreaking product was born, and how the …
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Locusta of Gaul, also known as Locusta The Poisoner, was one of the most infamous criminals of ancient times. Alternately sponsored and betrayed by the noble class, she committed crimes with impunity for years — even, at one point, opening an academy to teach her poisoning skills to others. Tune in to learn more about the rise and fall of what may …
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On the pod, the one and only Bailey Smith joins us to talk Tinder and single life in a special segment! The Round Up Marilyn Monroe Moment Brutus Has A Moment Pickle Facts Bailey Smith Joins First Dates Reviewing Bailey’s Tinder Profile Tinder Double Dates With Bailey & Angus Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Have you ever thought about how your pickup experience shapes your customers’ perception of your bakery? In this episode, I’m walking you through why your pickup process matters just as much as your product—and how you can make small, thoughtful changes that turn casual buyers into loyal fans. Whether you're handing off sourdough from your front po…
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Everyone in the developed world knows someone who's tried a 'fad diet' -- these are the so-called miracle practices that promise to help people lose weight and keep it off, through any number of potentially dubious methods. But where did they come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and guest producer Dylan dive deep into the Victorian era of tapew…
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Welcome to 'The State of Talent: Navigating the AI Era in 2025'! In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking 2025 Startup Talent Report, revealing how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of hiring, compensation, and retention for startups. Discover key insights shaping the future of high-performing teams: AI S…
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James Cameron's Titanic was, by all accounts, a blockbuster success. And, like so many other masterpieces, the story of its creation is a tale all its own. In today's episode, Ben and Noel dive deep into a little-known disaster that struck the already-tense production: someone laced the chowder with PCP, sending a small army of crew and cast alike …
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Originally published May 27, 2021. The pandemic we all experienced brought unprecedented challenges: soaring divorce rates, rising suicide among all age groups, and a profound sense of disconnection. For many, there was no roadmap for navigating such turmoil. Even as time has passed, the impact remains. The lessons we learned about resilience, ment…
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We had an awesome time chatting with Carly Frolio and Nick Knipe — the two stars playing the love-struck small-town girl and city boy in the upcoming production of Rock of Ages! And we also spoke to their Director, Jeff Garst. This is a high-energy, nostalgic 80's musical, with comedy, romance, totally rad costumes, big hair, as well as all the 80'…
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Hacon Grizzlebeard & The Magic Eagle Now usually we stan a wicked hussy, but for once we’re with the prince during Kelsey’s retelling of Hacon Grizzlebeard, a 1930’s screwball comedy masquerading as a Scandinavian fairy tale! Abbie follows up with The Magic Eagle, a Timotean (Venezuela) myth that honestly could use more shenanigans, as it features …
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What happens when a roller coaster derails and high school kids are killed in the crash, only to make their case to a fortune teller for the chance to be raised from the dead? This musical, "Ride the Cyclone", is full of unexpected twists and turns, with dark humor, and even some heart. "Ride the Cyclone" runs at SNAP! Productions Ghost Light Theat…
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Send us a text Welcome back to The Deep End Pool Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Frank and Jacque are back to dive into more pool problems and solutions. In Episode 183, we discuss common issues faced by pool owners and service professionals, and the unwarranted criticism and accusations Pool Pros receive from Pool Owners. And also highlighting prac…
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Nowadays it's safe to say that cannibalism isn't a widely-accepted practice, but not so long ago it was considered the bleeding edge (get it?) in medicine throughout Western Europe. Join Ben and Noel as they explore the odd practice of consuming human body parts in hopes of curring all one's ills, through everything such as the King's drops to band…
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June was a big month around here—both in terms of revenue and lessons learned. With just three bake days, I broke my market sales record and tried out some key process changes, including switching all of my inclusion loaves to minis (spoiler: they flew off the table). I’m also giving you an honest look at the behind-the-scenes work that doesn’t alw…
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This podcast episode provides a concise overview of Ethan Mollick's insights on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), emphasizing their profound impact on the future of work and education. It highlights Mollick's observation that these new AI systems behave "more like a person" than traditional software, marking a "huge shift" in technolo…
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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful shifts in artificial intelligence today: context engineering. Move beyond basic prompt engineering and discover how building an AI’s “mental world” unlocks more reliable, strategic, and business-ready results. We explore the growing impact of context engineering across industries, includin…
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Heads-up, folks: this is a PG-13 episode. Ben and the legendary guest producer, also Ben, welcome author and journalist Ross Benes for a wide-ranging discussion on the ridiculous ways in which sex has altered the course of human civilization. We're talking about the origin story of the vibrator, the way the US military accidentally made San Francis…
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Originally published May 20, 2021. In this inspiring encore episode, Sean Sullivan shares how he defied the odds after being diagnosed with severe autism and bullied as a child. At just 14, he began a journey to transform his life—and now, as founder of IKnowAutism.org, he empowers others to understand, support, and uplift the autism community. Gue…
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There are so many wonderful summer musicals to attend this summer, and be sure to add this little gem to your list! Mills Masquers presents "Unexpected Joy", a musical with lots of harmony, soul, and comedy. We meet four family members who are in different places in life, and they all come together for a memorial service. This family has had lots o…
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Angels Theatre Company is proud to present the 10th Annual First Flight Festival, soaring onto the stage July 17–27! We spoke with Interim Artistic Director at Angels, Jamie Bullins, along with playwrights David Chapelle and Adrien Loehring (who also is a Composer), and they couldn’t be more excited to showcase this year’s lineup. First Flight feat…
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On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, talks about one of his favorite subjects: Wagyu. He will discuss its origins; its development in Japan in the 17th century when very few people in the country ate meat at all; how it became a national treasure by the 19th century; the many styles of wagyu; the creation of wagyu-crossbreeds; …
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We are back for our 5th Summer with the Brownville Village Theatre and their 58th Season! There's so much to share that you won't want to miss this podcast. We discuss their five shows of the summer - plus a world premiere of the play "For the Protection of Girls" written by Rachel Curtiss, Artistic Director at Brownville Village Theatre. And there…
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Catch me with those dullahands! Execute Team Torta Pincer Maneuver Delta Alpha Go! The group goes on the hunt for a special goat with a lantern in order to get ahold of Victor’s missing soul. But what are these Irish monsters doing in Mother Russia? Time to send the dead back to hell! BAAAAAAAAA! The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds P…
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Catch me with those dullahands! Execute Team Torta Pincer Maneuver Delta Alpha Go! The group goes on the hunt for a special goat with a lantern in order to get ahold of Victor’s missing soul. But what are these Irish monsters doing in Mother Russia? Time to send the dead back to hell! BAAAAAAAAA! The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds P…
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When the city of Guanajuato instituted a grave tax, they included some harsh penalties for those who couldn't pay -- if you went more than three years without paying the tax on your loved one's resting place, the body would be disinterred and taken from its grave. As gravediggers began removing corpses, they discovered something bizarre: Many of th…
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Today, we all generally understand that the brain is responsible for what we call personality and thought -- yet this wasn't always the case. Once humans figured out the brain was more than a weird lump in the skull, it took centuries of trial and error, along with quack science, to really understand how it works. In today's episode, the guys welco…
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I'm diving into five practical, low-pressure ways to grow your microbakery business—without relying on social media. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the scroll or unsure how to keep up with the algorithm game, this one's for you. I’ll walk you through strategies I’ve used in my own bakery to build a t…
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