Best Flood With Doc Podcasts (2026)

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"Back to Friends" by Sombr 2:02:18

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In music, Sombr tops the charts while Wale stages a comeback and Jesse Wells makes a statement. Donald Glover reveals why he cancelled his tour and it isn't a fun reason. "Big Short" inspiration Michael Burry is betting against AI while AI toys are hitting the market and actors are having their likeness reused in advertisements. The argument on fai…

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CLASSIC: How Louisiana Almost Became a Hippo Ranching Hub 43:22

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Nowadays beef, chicken and pork are the most common meats in the US -- but, not so long ago, that could have all changed. Join the guys as they travel back to the early 1900s, when Louisiana congressman Robert Broussard proposed an unorthodox solution to the nation's crippling meat shortage: the introduction of African Hippopotamuses to Gulf Coast …

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From Colloquium to Community: Brenda Thomas on Supporting Vital Faculty 44:20

15h ago44:20

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Adjunct Files, John Roth and Maggie Hohne welcome Brenda Thomas, former FGCU Colloquium Director and current Faculty Development Specialist at Appalachian State University. Brenda shares her journey from adjunct to advocate, detailing her work with VITAL faculty—visiting, instructor, teaching, adjunct…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Stacy Jones discusses American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak” 1:15:57

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 256 on 5/5/25).... This week, Stacy Jones sits in to share the story behind American Hi-Fi’s 2001 breakout hit, “Flavor of the Weak.” From his early days as Veruca Salt’s touring drummer to stepping into the spotlight as a frontman, Stacy discusses the evolution of his career, the challen…

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CLASSIC: Who was the highest paid athlete in history? 30:19

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Today, most people probably don't remember the career of once-famous charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles -- however, in his day we was a cultural icon, one of the most famous athletes in Rome. Join the guys as they explore the story Diocles and trace one professor's quest to figure out exactly how much cash Diocles made in modern terms. See omnystud…

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Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu, with Tom Freston 47:38

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Happy New Year! It's no secret that MTV fundamentally changed the nature of media and entertainment. But how did it actually get started? What made the world so obsessed with the concept of "Music Television"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max get to learn the true origin story of MTV from none other than the legendary co-founder, Tom Freston. …

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“The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 50:57

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Feeling optimistic about the new year? We hope so, because we thought it was the perfect time to dive into Timbuk 3’s “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” On the surface, it sounds hopeful, but the lyrics reveal something much darker once you really listen. In this week’s episode, we explore how a married couple with a drum machine manage…

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 2 33:11

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Join Ben, Noel, Casey and returning guest Christopher Hassiotis as they continue exploring the strange life and times of George Washington in the second part of this two-part series. Listen in to learn more about Washington's weird hair routine, his bizarre, lifelong medical issues, and his family's troubling history in early America. See omnystudi…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping” 1:01:49

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 247 on 3/3/25)... This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris explore the song’s punk-influenced origins, its anthemic structure, and how its themes of resilience and working-class pu…

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 1 43:37

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Returning special guest Christopher Hassiotis joins the guys today for a round-robin discussion of the very weird life of George Washington, first President of the United States. (As you may have guessed from the title, there's more weirdness than we could fit in a single episode.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Folks, We're Doing A Clip Show: Leftovers, 2025 37:25

13d ago37:25

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Hey there, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Ben, Noel and Max here: as we travel to hang with our friends and family, we like to do a little thing at the end of the year where we explore various tangents and trivia we didn't get to in our first run of a show. So, as you're hugging or dodging your own family -- and just maybe having some advent…

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“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong 56:28

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In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation instead of real storytelling, and we still cannot understand how it convinced so many people that it was profound. We take apart the lyrics, talk throug…

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Christmas Eve Surprises and 2025 In Review - Season 3, Episode 22 31:46

13d ago31:46

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Happy Wednesday you pop culture junkies. Yes, we know — Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays is out on Wednesday - and it hits a little different this week because this is a special Christmas Eve episode, and honestly? We’re delivering gifts. This week’s pod dives headfirst into the full-blown phenomenon that is the hit show “Heated Rivalry,” a.k.a. th…

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Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode 51:42

15d ago51:42

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In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the guys discuss their favorite parts of this look into the meteoric rise of Counting Crows in the early 90s. Join our Patreon Buy a Shirt Follow us on In…

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Was 536 Really the Worst Year in History? 42:42

15d ago42:42

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Welcome to the end of the year, fellow Ridiculous Historians! As Ben, Noel and Max look back on the events of 2025, they discovered historians do, in fact, have one year singled out as "the worst year in human history." But... why? Join the guys as they explore how DXXXVI absolutely wrecked Europe, the Middle East and Asia -- with consequences that…

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CLASSIC: Clara, The World's Most Famous Rhinoceros 45:28

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For centuries most people in Europe thought of rhinos as another form of mythical creature, like unicorns or griffins. However, this all changed when an enterprising sea captain brought a young, orphaned rhino named Clara back to his home country after his travels abroad. It's often said that fame can have a powerful effect on the average human bei…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” 51:16

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)... In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly offbeat gift with their single “Christmas Wrapping.” Written by Chris Butler, who openly admitted his dislike for the holidays, the song was pieced together from leftover riffs and lyrics he scribbled …

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Christmas Traditions Are So Incredibly Weird! 43:55

20d ago43:55

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What's the strangest Christmas tradition you practice? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max ring in the end of the year with an exploration of Christmas celebrations across the world -- and speculate on inventing a few of their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Terrible, horrible, horrific weekend. Oh, and Erika Kirk - Season 3, Episode 21 45:07

20d ago45:07

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week’s conversation includes: A devastating weekend in the news: We talk through the senseless shooting at Brown, the horrific terrorist attack at a Jewish event in Australia, and the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. We also unpack the deeply troubling, inhumane response from the current U.S. Pr…

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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson) 49:30

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Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for…

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The Grim Christmas Folklore of Johnny Ace, with Jake Brennan 41:10

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While the career of rhythm-and-blues vocalist Johnny Ace was short, he left a huge mark on the music world. Up until Christmas Day of 1954, Ace seemed set to reach genuine crossover success in pop music -- until, that is, he met his untimely end during an ill-fated game of Russian Roulette. At least, that's the legend. Yet as special guest Jake Bre…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now” 1:13:20

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)... This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time…

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CLASSIC: How the Monopoly Board Game Became a World War II Escape Kit 29:35

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Ben, Noel and Max return with this week's Classic episode! Monopoly is a pretty divisive game, and people tend to either love it or hate it. However, for hundreds of Allied POWs captured during World War II, Monopoly became more than a mere diversion -- it became, instead, their ticket to freedom. Join the guys as they explore the strange sequence …

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The Deliciously Ridiculous History of Fruitcakes 39:19

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Let's be honest. If you live in the United States, you probably think fruitcake is ridiculous. It's like the MRE of Christmas, passed around from one family to the next. But what makes it so resilient? How, out of all the cakes in the world,did fruitcake become a thing -- and why does it remain with us today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Tarantino Drama & the Diddy Doc - Season 3, Episode 20 53:21

27d ago53:21

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Happy Thursday you Pop Culture junkies. This week, Brooke is not holding back. She dives headfirst into the Quentin Tarantino discourse that’s been dominating every corner of the Internet, from film Twitter to gossip feeds to group chats everywhere. And for the first time on the pod, Brooke opens up with deeply personal anecdotes about her own expe…

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“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau 55:20

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In 1972, Bill Withers wrote, produced, and performed the #1 hit “Lean on Me,” a timeless single about being there for someone you care about. Fifteen years later, Club Nouveau flawlessly brought the song into the 80s, achieving a modern sound without losing its signature heart and soul. Despite topping the charts and even winning a Grammy for their…

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That Time the US Government Brainwashed America into DIY Bomb Shelters 39:02

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Picture this: it's just after World War II -- the world knows nuclear weapons can end civilization. So, how can a government help the public feel safe? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the ridiculous history of that time Uncle Sam tried to make the public build cartoonishly bad fallout shelters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Beyond Books: Innovation, Curiosity, and Maker Spaces with Matt Losey 36:05

29d ago36:05

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Send us a text In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Matt Losey, Creative Commons Lab Coordinator at FGCU’s library, to explore how the library is so much more than a place for books. From 3D printing and CNC milling to podcast studios and a massive data visualization wall, Matt shares how these cutting-edge resources …

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)... Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit single "Roll To Me" that showcased the band to the whole country via po…

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"La Pearla" by Rosalia 1:21:07

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This week on The Flood, Dan and Doc break down Congress finally reopening after the longest government shutdown ever, the Epstein files vote, and Trump’s tanking approval rating. We get into the leaked Epstein emails, the Bill Clinton rumors blowing up online, and why the internet is spiraling over Disney’s new AI content tools. We also talk TikTok…

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CLASSIC: Idiomatic For The People, Part I 1:04:05

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Language is beautiful and, in many cases, continually evolving. As a result, we end up with hundreds of strange idioms and figures of speech that we use on a daily basis, with little to no understanding of what they originally meant. Join the guys and special guest, Rowan Newbie, the creator of the Pitches podcast, as they explore the bizarre origi…

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Spontaneous Human Combustion: A Bizarre Controversy 31:50

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Can people really just, for no discernable reason, catch on fire? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the centuries old folklore and investigations of a phenomenon known as "spontaneous human combustion" -- and discover the debate continues, even in the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mormon Housewives, Fruity Pebbles and Vengeful Exes - Season 3, Episode 19 45:34

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. We kick things off by revisiting last week’s PCM newsletter, where we dove into menopause in pop culture — and how, finally, it’s having its moment. From celebrity conversations to brand campaigns, menopause has gone from whispered to widely amplified, and we love to see it. We also touched again on two deli…

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for the rest of the country. The band had already sold tens of thousands of copies of their album …Somewhere More Familiar when they signed to Universal and re-released it. The album would go platinum, tha…

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IP, Part Three: A Copyright for Everyone! 39:59

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As Ben, Noel and Max close out another year of Ridiculous History, they return to the patently baffling world of intellectual property. In part three of this series, the guys finally tackle one of the weirdest concepts out there -- a thoroughly confusing thing called a 'copyright'. What is it? Where did this idea come from, how does it work... and …

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Balancing Budgets, Beach Floods, and the Blackboard: Andi Clemons on Faculty Resilience 43:11

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Adjunct Files, Andi Clemons—director in the Provost’s Office, doctoral candidate, and first-time adjunct—shares her multifaceted journey through higher education. From managing academic budgets to surviving hurricanes and navigating dissertation stress, Andi brings a unique perspective to the classroo…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom" 1:00:36

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 139 on 1/23/23)... In this episode, Toadies vocalist and guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis discusses the writing, recording, and release of the band's 1994 hit single "Possum Kingdom". The song's eerie lyrical content matched with its unique composition made it stand out in an era of inventive r…

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CLASSIC: Was there a real-life Rapunzel? 28:59

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Most people in the West are familiar with the old Rapunzel fairy tale -- a beautiful princess is confined to a tower until a prince, captivated by her beauty, uses her hair as a ladder and comes to her rescue. But where did this story come from, exactly? Tune in to learn more in today's Classic episode from 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Ridiculous Maps: That Time Everyone Thought California Was An Island 34:39

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Nowadays, pretty much anyone can easily find an accurate map of a city, a country, or the entire world. But this wasn't always the case. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore baffling cartography of old, when well-intentioned mapmakers, working with the best info they had at the time, often got things wrong. Our first episode in this contin…

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano) 1:11:04

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In the summer of 1993, an up-and-coming Brooklyn hip-hop trio collaborated with an NBA rookie sensation to create a Bugs Bunny-inspired track that cracked the Top 40. In a world of athletes releasing embarrassing novelty singles, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)” had people far and wide asking if Shaq was as diesel on the mic as he was on the court. …

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The Chicago Tylenol Murders 39:23

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For most people, Tylenol is nothing more than an ol' stand-by, over-the-counter pain reliever. Yet, as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's episode -- this wasn't always the case. Today's episode takes the boys to 1980s Chicago, when a ghoulish series of still-unsolved murders rocked the pharmaceutical industry, and led to the creation of tamper-proo…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind" 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 68 on 9/13/2021)... Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular rotation on rock radio today. On this episode, lead singer Kevin Martin discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of this timeless single. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the…

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CLASSIC: Benjamin Franklin's Advice On "Finding A Mistress" 31:43

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Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was a man of many interests, but his endeavors were by no means limited to technical innovation, philosophy and politics. In fact, throughout his life he had a reputation as an irredeemable lech -- literally, in later years, a dirty old man -- and his exploits were common knowledge on both sides of the Atlantic. He…

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Wait! Can a tree really own itself? 42:22

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Do you have a favorite tree? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max head over to the famous college town of Athens, Georgia where -- legend has it -- one guy was so enamored with his childhood oak that he ultimately deeded it to itself. How much of the story is true? Can a tree really "own itself"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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What's REALLY in Meadow Lane's Cart? + Apple's $230 Wearable Fail & LA Flood - Season 3, Episode 18 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week’s pod takes a look at the hilarious social media reactions to the rainstorm in Los Angeles. Angelenos really do lose it the moment a single raindrop hits the ground, and the memes did not disappoint. We also dive into the newest gourmet food sensation in New York, Meadow Lane, opened by a social med…

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long) 1:00:48

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This week, we’re exploring the career and music of The Calling, a band that somehow managed to define the early 2000s with their massive hit “Wherever You Will Go.” Whether it was the song’s appearance in Coyote Ugly or simply the right sound at the right time, The Calling burst onto the scene with one of the biggest songs in the history of Billboa…

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Doc Holliday Was, In Fact, A Deadly Dentist 40:57

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Longtime listeners are well-aware that the history of the 'Wild West' is more than a bit... embellished. Yet a grain of truth exists at the heart of almost every legend, and the story of Doc Holliday is no different. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn more about Tombstone's breakout star -- and how, if things were just a little different, …

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"The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In this week’s episode of The Flood, Doc and Ziggy cover everything from the surreal to the stupid. Ziggy kicks things off with his Halloween triumph as Cameron Frye from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off before the crew dives into anime news, the Dodgers’ wild Game 7 finish, and why Victor Wembanyama might actually be from another planet. They also unpack …

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CLASSIC: What does "Idaho" actually mean? 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Idaho was the 43rd state admitted to the Union, and today it's well-known for potatoes, mining, and stunning forests -- but, even in the modern day, Idaho is home to a surprising mystery: What does its name actually mean? Join the guys as they explore the ridiculous origin story of Idaho's name in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Law, Ethics, and Memes: Chad Cumming’s Classroom Revolution 43:50

2M ago43:50

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of The Adjunct Files, FGCU adjunct Chad Cumming shares his unconventional journey from tax accountant to attorney and educator, blending real-world experience with a passion for teaching. Chad discusses how he brings business law and ethics to life for his students—using memes, current events, and historical …