We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.

A Neanderthal navigating the modern world

A desperate alien. A struggling mom. One life-changing swap that flips a family upside down. Alpha 8 is an award-winning, family-friendly sci-fi audio drama that blends E.T., The Princess Diaries, and a Freaky Friday twist into a heartfelt adventure about identity, parenthood, and second chances. When an extraterrestrial being secretly swaps places with a human mother, both worlds spiral into chaos. The alien must learn the meaning of family to save her species from extinction—while the real ...

Tales of Our Folly is a live storytelling show created and hosted by Joe Tower, wherein four performers tell true stories meant to showcase the shame and embarrassment of everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning, good evening, good afternoon, whenever you're reading this welcome to The Apocalypse Office Party brought to you by Fools Folly. Well, the world has decided to crumble around us so grab a drink, sit back, and listen to Darren Hill and Connor Maud do what they do best i.e f**k about without any sense of structure, format, or human decency. Grab a drink, photocopy your backside, and mate like rabbits in the stationary cupboard...oh yeah it's that kind of party! Cover art designed ...

WHEN WE WERE WIZARDS (W4) is a 14-episode podcast series that charts the rise and fall of Gary Gygax, co-creator of the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Taking a journalistic approach to blow open the known ”gospel” of D&D history, W4 draws from nearly 30 interview subjects – including Gary’s ex- wife, two children, employees, friends, and partners. From Gary’s basement in the early 60s to the 1985 boardroom coup that ripped the game from his control, W4 is a sweeping story about the co ...

Crossroads Bible Church | Los Alamos, New Mexico. We exist to glorify God by making disciples of all peoples through the gospel of Jesus Christ

Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavailable to readers for many years until now.

History is full of terrible decisions, epic failures, and absurd moments. Mistakes Were Made is here to celebrate them. Comedians Robert Bacon, Mike Kauffman, Bobby Smithney, and Jenna O'Brien dive into the greatest blunders in history, from the Great Molasses Flood in Boston to the rise of eccentric dictators, bizarre wars, and even the oddities of human behavior. With sharp humor, detailed storytelling, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, they teach each other, and you, how humans have screwed ...

A satirical essay written by one of the most renowned satirists, Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal expresses the author’s exasperation with the ill treatment of impoverished Irish citizens as a result of English exploitation and social inertia. Furthermore, Swift ventilates the severity of Ireland’s political incompetence, the tyrannical English policies, the callous attitudes of the wealthy, and the destitution faced by the Irish people. Focusing on numerous aspects of society including gov ...

Welcome to 'AITA Talk,' a heartfelt and hilarious mother-daughter podcast where we dive deep into the captivating world of the AITA subreddit. Join Darlene and Emily as we embark on a delightful journey exploring the juiciest and most thought-provoking AITA stories. In each episode, we delve into the enthralling stories that fill this popular subreddit, where individuals seek advice and judgment on moral quandaries and interpersonal dilemmas. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to inter ...

The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one's business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon's financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the "get-rich-quick" schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...