Best Ghost Swap Podcasts (2025)

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Hormones and mental health with Dr Jayashri Kulkarni 52:16

7m ago52:16

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Dr Jayashri Kulkarni on her Indian-Australian upbringing and her groundbreaking research into women's hormones and mental health (R) Jayashri Kulkarni’s family moved from India to Australia in 1961. They found there were no Indian grocery stores, few spices of any kind, and plain yoghurt wasn’t available. But the Kulkarnis adapted to their new home…

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Part TWO: Locked up in China — Cheng Lei on cell mates, singing and survival 48:06

5h ago48:06

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Cheng Lei's years in detention in China, on trumped-up espionage charges, go from cruel and isolating, to absurd and romantic when she gets moved into a cell with three other women. The Chinese-Australian journalist was held in detention in China for more than three years, accused of selling state secrets to foreign people and powers. In episode on…

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150: Ghost Town: St. Elmo 1:10:31

2h ago1:10:31

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This week Kim tells Denae about Colorado ghost town, St. Elmo. Sources: Tale of two cities It’s history YouTube St. Elmo – The Story of Annabelle Footprints of the frontierBy Mysterious Mavens

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Part ONE: Locked up in China — Cheng Lei on state paranoia and staying sane in isolation 49:00

1d ago49:00

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When journalist Cheng Lei was detained by Chinese state security agents, she thought would be freed within the week. Instead, she was held on absurd espionage charges for more than three years, much of that time spent in isolation. When Cheng Lei moved back to the country of her birth after the dramatic opening up of China to the world, she was a p…

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Depersonalisation — when Nathan lost his sense of self and nothing felt real 51:54

1d ago51:54

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In 2008 Nathan Dunne was night swimming in Hampstead Heath in the middle of winter when a psychological catastrophe struck him. He felt his sense of self split in two, and an unbearable pain overtook him. He couldn’t work out what had happened to him, and neither could the doctors. CW: This discussion contains sensitive mental health details and me…

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Nice Isn’t Soul-Led: Stop Playing Polite! 23:08

6d ago23:08

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Alright everyone, get ready because in our latest episode as we take a serious look at how being "too nice" is actually a roadblock to living our most authentic, soul-led lives! We dive deep into why we’re often stuck in those patterns of politeness – you know, the people-pleasing, the conflict avoidance – and explore the amazing things that happen…

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A home filled with music — raising the Kanneh-Masons 48:48

8d ago48:48

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Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason on what it takes to keep up with her seven children — all of them gifted classical musicians (R). Kadiatu is a former English academic and the mother of seven extraordinary children. All of them are gifted classical musicians. Her eldest daughter, Isata wrote and performed her first piano concerto at the age of eleven. Her son …

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149: Russian Soldiers Turned to Stone and Philadelphia Experiment 57:47

5d ago57:47

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This week Denae tells Kim some stories about government secrets. Sources: 23 Soviet troops turned to stone by aliens? CIA memo unearths Cold War mystery - The Economic Times CIA.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0005517761.pdf kyivpost.com Did Soviet Soldiers Turn to Stone in Alien Encounters, According to CIA? YouTube OneIndiaNews: VIDEO: 'ALIENS Attack Tu…

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S6E15 - (Short) Green Hushing #GreenHushing 7:46

5d ago7:46

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Join Mike as he discusses what green hushing is in the corporate world. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste #Recycle #PlasticFree #GoGreen #…

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Why Colm Toibin ran away with the circus — to Barcelona, Brooklyn and beyond 53:18

6d ago53:18

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The Irish novelist has always been open to where life can unexpectedly take him, and the excitement that comes with that kind of freedom. Colm Toibin's first big move was from rural Ireland to Dublin after his father died when he was young. Then, it was off to experience the wild hedonism and sexual liberation of post-Franco Spain, a pleasant shock…

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Cap D Agde Desires, What’s in the Box and How to Small Talk 53:42

6d ago53:42

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Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Hotwife Lifestyle Stories EP198 – Cap D Agde Desires, What’s in the Box and How to Small Talk Cate’s fresh back from Miami (just her this time!) and while we only touch on that wild weekend, we’re diving deep into what’s really heating things up: our return to Cap d’Agde in 2025, a brand new sex toy, and Da…

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Hilde Hinton's home for the temporarily defeated 51:12

7d ago51:12

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When Hilde Hinton was on the cusp of adolescence, her mother died. For years she protected her younger siblings from the truth about their mum. Despite the great grief of her mother's shocking death when Hilde was just 12 years old, there was also a sense of relief for Hilde. She shielded her younger siblings, Samuel and Connie Johnson, from the tr…

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The secret life of Scarlett, the octopus 52:08

8d ago52:08

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When Alex Schnell was around 5 years old, playing in rock pools around Clovelly beach in Sydney, she had an alien encounter. The creature in the shallow water in front of her was a little octopus and unlike anything Alex had seen before, and instead of darting off in fear like a fish might, to Alex it felt like the octopus was genuinely curious in …

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Let It Burn! The Spiritual Side of Rage, Fire, and Saying No 17:14

13d ago17:14

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You’ve kept the peace. Bit your tongue. Swallowed your truth to stay “spiritual.” But what if your anger isn’t wrong—it’s sacred? This week on High Heels to Happy Feels, we’re getting real about the fire inside you—the part that says “no more.” Because sometimes, the most soul-aligned thing you can do… is stop pretending and let it burn. If you’ve …

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Encore: How Sean Sweeney found his deaf heart 51:20

12d ago51:20

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Sean Sweeney on the complications and joys of growing up as a a hearing child in a deaf family, using Auslan, a distinctively Australian sign language. In his twenties, Sean rebelled against the deaf world, and began to look for a new life in the hearing one. But after eighteen years, he returned. He found work as an interpreter at TAFE, and he met…

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148: The Curse of Poltergeist 50:31

12d ago50:31

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This week Kim tells Denae about the supposed curse of the movie Poltergeist. Sources: Biography.com The ‘Poltergeist’ Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Set Oddities By Micah White True Crime Cast: How Many Casting Crew Members Died from Poltergeist YouTube video Disgraceland Podcast: Poltergeist Curse Tragic story of Poltergeist movie as…

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352-Combing Through The Diddy Trial 1:45:31

14d ago1:45:31

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Alvin and Fran recap their recent live shows in Portland and LA, sharing experiences and challenges faced during the performances. They then transition into discussing the ongoing P. Diddy trial, highlighting the serious allegations against him, including racketeering and sexual assault. The conversation delves into Cassie Ventura's testimony, her …

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The miserable lives and golden guns of tyrants, dictators and despots 51:30

13d ago51:30

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Marcel Dirsus is fascinated by the treadmill of tyranny: how dictators gain power, how they stay there and how they fall. This is his blueprint for bringing an end to authoritarianism. With democracies seemingly faltering worldwide, political scientist and writer Marcel Dirsus is putting tyrants under the microscope to better understand how they ri…

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Claire Keegan on bravery, writing and the single life 53:10

14d ago53:10

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The bestselling Irish author grew up on a farm set on “50 acres on the side of a hill”. Growing up, she witnessed a harsh, misogynistic country that convinced her she would never marry. Claire shares what she has learned about writing from a litter of newborn piglets. Her works Small Things Like These and Foster have both been made into movies. Cla…

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Peter Godwin's complicated loves, great losses and occasional wars 53:30

15d ago53:30

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The writer had a complex relationship with his mother, whose professional reputation built a wall between them, but also saved his life more than once while working as a war correspondent. Peter Godwin was born in Zimbabwe when the country was still under colonial rule. His English mother was the only doctor for thousands of kilometres and early on…

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Are You Actually Grounded....or Just Spiritually Numb? 21:03

20d ago21:03

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You meditate. You journal. You seem centered. But what if your “grounding” is really just another way to check out? This week on High Heels to Happy Feels, we’re unpacking the sneaky ways spiritual practices can become avoidance patterns—and how to tell the difference between true grounding and high-functioning numbness. 🌱 ✨ With Mercury in Taurus …

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Treating anorexia by nourishing the heart 52:00

19d ago52:00

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Psychiatrist Warren Ward treats patients who are severely ill with eating disorders. Understanding the mystery of human nature has driven him since he was a young doctor. Warren Ward's patients are often critically ill with diseases like anorexia. Warren says asking someone with anorexia to eat is like asking an arachnophobe to put their hand in a …

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Ghost stories and executions in Iceland — when Hannah Kent and Agnes Magnusdottir became entwined 51:12

20d ago51:12

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When writer Hannah Kent first visited Iceland in 2003, she came across a gothic true story about Agnes Magnusdottir, the last woman hanged in Iceland. That story would change her life. Hannah's arrival to the Nordic island as an exchange student in 2003 was a difficult one. On her first night in the country, she found herself stranded late at night…

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Sexual Trauma and the Swinger Lifestyle: What You Need to Know 42:24

20d ago42:24

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How does sexual trauma affect your lifestyle journey? Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual trauma, abuse, and emotional triggers. Please take care while listening. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Cate is joined by trauma-informed coach Meshai from Expansive Connection to explore what happens when past trauma meets li…

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147: The Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders 40:54

22d ago40:54

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This week Denae tells Kim about the Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders in Finland. Sources: Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders - Wikipedia Buzzfeed.com 27 Extremely Dark True Crime Stories From Countries Outside The United States by Crystal Ro Scandinavian Crimes Podcast: Unsolved Murder: The Hausjarvi Gravel Pit Murders YouTube: Kadonneet: Maarit Haantie…

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Heroin addiction, Ivan Milat's dentist, and beginning again 51:36

21d ago51:36

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Claude Robinson developed a heroin habit as a young man, and spent years in jail. In 2006 he began to turn his life around for good. (CW: descriptions of drug use, addiction, and crime) (R) Claude Robinson is the manager of Rainbow Lodge, a home in inner Sydney for men just out of prison. Claude knows the place well because nearly 20 years ago he w…

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Situationships, risks and growing pains — Jemma Sbeg on surviving your 20s 52:00

22d ago52:00

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From relationships and loneliness, to indecision and burnout, Jemma Sbeg is your guide to navigating your 20s, and looking back on that decade with a new perspective. When Jemma Sbeg started recording a podcast in the back of her Subaru about her quarter life crisis, she had no idea just how many people she would reach. But other people her age wer…

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S6E14 - Ghost Kitchens 51:50

23d ago51:50

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Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they discuss Ghost Kitchens and where they stand in the realm of sustainability. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. Please join our socials Facebook: ⁠⁠…

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Jealousy’s Just a Ghost: The You That You Abandoned 26:59

27d ago26:59

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Hey everyone, it’s Stephanie and Natalie from Immersive Spirit! In this week’s episode, we’re talking comparison - you know, keeping up with the Joneses. Whether it’s scrolling social media, seeing a neighbor’s success, or hearing about someone else’s “perfect” life, comparison can creep in and leave us feeling less-than. But what if instead of com…

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Encore: Mt Druitt to Tonga, how Winnie embraced her cultural heritage 51:00

26d ago51:00

51:00

Winnie Dunn was a teenager when the Chris Lilley character 'Jonah from Tonga' became a national joke and as a Tongan Australian the stereotype made her feel uncomfortable. Despite being born into a big Tongan family in Western Sydney, Winnie felt conflicted about her heritage growing up. But over time her understanding of what it means to be Tongan…

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Rediscovering Soft Swap at a Swingers Club Fun4Two Netherlands 57:45

26d ago57:45

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Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Hotwife Lifestyle Stories Cate and Darrell revisit soft swap play for the first time in seven years — and it happened at none other than Fun4Two, the iconic swingers club in the Netherlands. What started as a night out turned into a wildly sensual experience filled with connection, chemistry, a six-handed m…

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Jamila Rizvi’s one in a million brain tumour 53:14

27d ago53:14

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Jamila’s craniopharyngioma had been growing for years, unbeknownst to her. In hindsight, it was her son who gave the first clue, when he stopped breastfeeding overnight at 11 months old. Today Jamila is an author, a broadcaster and the deputy managing director of Future Women, dedicated to achieving gender equity in Australian workplaces. A few yea…

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146: The Curse of Glee 1:20:34

27d ago1:20:34

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This week Kim tells Denae about the curse of the Glee TV show. Sources: True Crime & Cocktails: Glee Curse The Price of Glee Docuseries Explores 'Curse' of the Show | TIME.com by Moises Mendez II The Price of Glee Documentary ew.com Lea Michele addresses backlash from 'Glee' costars, says she's done personal reach-outs by Maureen Lee Lenker…

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Slapped by a whale's tail, and other animal adventures 51:12

28d ago51:12

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Whale and dolphin researcher, Barry McGovern’s love of sea creatures started in Clare, Ireland, when as a child he met the county’s solitary, friendly dolphin, named for the singer Dusty Springfield. Barry grew up in a tiny surfing village where he knew all the bird calls off by heart. His interest in animal science led him to Edinburgh Zoo, where …

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Adam Kay — the magic and misery of doctoring, comedy and fatherhood 46:36

29d ago46:36

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After a caesarean section on his labour ward went catastrophically wrong, Adam Kay took a radical inventory of his entire life. CW: traumatic childbirth, eating disorders. Adam was not far off qualifying as an obstetric consultant in the United Kingdom, when he decided he couldn't be a doctor any longer. He couldn't face ever again experiencing the…

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Briana, Max and Freddy: love, trains and mouth music 52:42

30d ago52:42

52:42

Briana Blackett was a journalist in Qatar when she realised her baby son Max wasn't responding to his name. When Max and his little brother Freddy were both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Briana left Doha to begin an entirely different life (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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From Gut Feeling to Grid Work: How We Read Energetic Space 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Hi, friends! It’s Natalie and Stephanie, and this week we’re diving into a powerful topic that every empath, intuitive, and high-vibe human needs: how to read energy in a space without absorbing it. ✨ You know that feeling when you walk into a room and instantly want to bolt—or maybe you feel fine going in but leave completely drained? This episode…

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Encore: breaking the silence around men's mental health 53:00

1M ago53:00

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Jonno Seidler with the story of his Dad Ray, a much-loved and successful doctor, who hid his private struggles from the world. Behind closed doors, Ray Seidler was locked in a herculean fight with his own mental health. His frequent bouts of depression caused him to regularly 'run away' from his own home and family, and eventually led to his suicid…

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351-Karmelo With A K 1:26:22

1M ago1:26:22

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This week Alvin and Fran discuss the recent Karmelo Anthony case involving a high school stabbing, and reflect on the media's role in shaping narratives. The conversation is interspersed with personal anecdotes and comedic commentary, making for an engaging and thought-provoking episode. The conversation delves into the complexities surrounding a t…

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S6E13 - 9 Easy Swaps 50:19

1M ago50:19

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Join Mike and Jamison as they get back to some normal sustainability content. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. …

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Learning from the mighty matriarchs of the animal kingdom 52:03

1M ago52:03

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Erna Walraven was one of the first female zookeepers to work at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in the 1980s. Despite practical jokes from her male colleagues, like animal dung in her gumboots, Erna kept her nerve. She was born in The Netherlands, to parents who were involved in the Dutch resistance during World War II. Erna's love of languages took her to Sp…

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145: Mirror Horror 51:51

1M ago51:51

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This week Denae tells Kim about some creepy mirror stories. Sources: Woman's Hotel Bathroom Horror Story Will Have You Scared To Leave Your Home | iHeart by Dave Basner Listverse.com 10 Terrifying Real-Life Stories That Made The News by Estelle TheGuardian.com New York woman discovers secret apartment behind bathroom mirror curbed.com We Spoke to t…

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Mawunyo's life in love, journalism and hip hop 52:18

1M ago52:18

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Mawunyo Gbogbo was raised as a church-going African Australian girl in the sleepy mining town of Muswellbrook, before she grew up to become a hip-hop journalist and a writer (R) Mawunyo's parents had met in Ghana, migrating to Australia when she was a baby. At high school, Mawunyo fell hard for a charismatic boy, and for the first time, she was int…

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Inside the mind of a dog, and a pig named Habib 46:00

1M ago46:00

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Luke Hura has an innate ability to understand and communicate with animals, and for decades he's been training them for film, television and the stage. You’ve probably seen one of Luke's dogs in action — he trained Bouncer, the labrador from Neighbours, the kelpie from the film Red Dog, and the maremma who starred in Oddball. Luke has trained cats,…

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The Guilt Trap: Break Free from the Chains 32:55

1M ago32:55

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Hey everyone — welcome back to another week of High Heels to Happy Feels! And this week, we’re getting real about something we’ve both been wrestling with: saying NO — and the massive guilt that can come with it. Natalie opens up about hitting a breaking point at work, finally saying "no" to being overloaded — but then facing an avalanche of guilt …

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Encore: The case of the unknown sailor 46:34

1M ago46:34

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In 2007, Jeremy Austin was asked by the Royal Australian Navy to help them identify the remains of an unknown sailor from World War II. Using the best forensic DNA technology, he embarked on a quest to figure out who this man was and to track down his surviving descendants. This episode of Conversations explores DNA science, world war 2, Australian…

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350-Black & Cultivated AF With LaNisa Frederick 54:35

1M ago54:35

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This week Alvin is joined by the incredibly talented and hilarious LaNisa Frederick to explore her personal experiences with cults, and the creation of LaNisa's podcast 'Black and Cultivated.' They explore the characteristics of charismatic leadership, the impact of church doctrine on interracial relationships, and the role of music in worship. The…

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Adam Liaw’s longing for food 48:23

1M ago48:23

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The Masterchef graduate shares what he learned from his grandmother, who won the lottery in Malaysia when she was a 25-year-old widow with three children to care for. After Adam's parents met and married, the family emigrated to Australia when Adam was three-years-old. He and his brother sped through school in Adelaide and Adam went on to become a …

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144: The Jenny Jones Show Murder 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

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This week Kim shares how an episode of the Jenny Jones Show resulted in a violent crime. Sources: Dark Side of the 90s: Episode 1 Sinisterhood: Jenny Jones Crush Murder Part 1 & 2 Morbid: Jenny Jones Murder YouTube: Crime A to Z Google AI “Gay Panic Defense”By Mysterious Mavens

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Fighting for Freedom: Wicked Fun Club vs. the Town of Plymouth 30:42

1M ago30:42

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In this important episode, Cate speaks with Steve Gagne, owner of Wicked Fun Club, a private members-only lifestyle venue in Connecticut that has recently been issued a cease and desist order by the Town of Plymouth. Only five months into a three-year lease, the club is now in the midst of a legal and political battle that raises serious questions …

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