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Buckle up for a hilarious and relatable ride with James and Clair Buckley, the one-of-a-kind duo in their podcast, The Buckleys. This weekly show offers a refreshing mix of humour, everyday life, and a healthy dose of absurdity. Join James and Clair as they share their latest gripes, unique perspectives, and hilarious observations on life. They'll also provide reassuringly funny – but not always sensible – advice to listeners on a whole host of topics.
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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon’s astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour. Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday. You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/ The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast and production. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense ta ...
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The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third Re ...
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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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Bloodrock Springs

Mark R. Healy

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Mark R. Healy (The Strata, The Road of Shadows) returns with an exciting new audio drama. Bloodrock Springs is an engrossing thrill-ride for the listener, full of mystery, horror, suspense and a good dash of Aussie humour as well. After an ominous cloud of dust surrounds a small outback town, the group of residents who are trapped within soon realise that they are not alone. Together they must find a way to solve the mystery before they too become victims of the strange forces that surround ...
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World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no world order. From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, China’s global rise, and chaos in the Mi ...
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Into Your Head

Neal O'Carroll

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Neal O’Carroll spins hilarious offbeat humour monologues fueled by untethered imagination, generic energy drinks and a uniquely absurd twist on Irish wit and dry humour in a completely improvised stream of consciousness one man comedy cast.
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TechStuff

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TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers). Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us. TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture. We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we ...
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Broadcaster Andrew Cotter and fan favourite Tour player Eddie Pepperell are joined by Iain Carter, to bring you meandering conversation about the world of golf and the world in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Daily T

The Telegraph

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Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast. Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer. Get an insider’s view of the stories s ...
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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Football – the new show from Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt and comedic superfan Paddy McGuinness. Every week, they dive into the conversations fans are really having - on WhatsApp groups, building sites and in barbershops across the country - served up with the humour and honesty only real Northern lads can deliver. Across the season, they’ll be joined by some of football’s biggest names, sharing stories, debates and behind-the-scene ...
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Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service

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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...
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HAUNTED: The Audio Drama tells the story of reclusive alcoholic writer James Hunter, bubbly enthusiastic podcaster Abigail Corbin and police officer Dan Cowell as they investigate strange and seemingly unexplainable phenomenon. Told in a classic serial format with episodes raging from suspenseful thrillers, to spine tingling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is a horror adventure series that feels like Doctor Who crossed with The X Files. Season 3 currently releasi ...
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Becoming Lucy

Lucy Hodgkinson

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Becoming Lucy is real life stories with real people where real change happens. It's where healing meets humour, and where Lucy and Hana turn life's chaos into connection.
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Some moments change you. Some experiences turn you into a smarter, or more thoughtful, or tougher person. They build your resilience, your sense of humour and your empathy too. In Experience is Everything – the new podcast from Saga – award-winning Radio 4 broadcaster Jenni Murray talks to household names to find out what they’ve learned over their extraordinary lifetimes. In enthralling conversations with actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and celebrities we’ll discover the most surpris ...
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The Rugby Pod

The Ringer

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The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.
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3PAAC discusses issues ranging from the basics of grounding and shielding to sexuality in paganism, attempting to bring both good humour and enthusiastically amateur research to every topic that occurs to them.
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🎙️ Mind Cake is a candid, mildly chaotic dive into mental health and messy modern life — served with humour, heart and the perfect amount of sarcasm. Hosted by Lee Crompton and Paul Beeson, each episode features raw stories, expert insights and strange-but-true tangents — from burnout and grief to bee therapy, psychedelics, AI ghosts, and the occasional séance. With guests spanning comedians, coaches, sceptics, psychics and everyone in between, this is self-help that doesn’t take itself too ...
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The Poisoners' Cabinet

The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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The UK’s sharpest middle aged humour podcast. Two older-but-not-wiser authors (Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson) rant about the trivial triggers of midlife angst, and the daily grind of middle age. Expect dry British humour, zero-filter ranting, and plenty of “That’s exactly* how I feel!” moments. If this sounds like your cup of tea, come join Adam and Keith for a fortnightly dose of middle aged humour/therapy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Laugh (and sw ...
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What happens when life puts obstacles in your way that you just have to tackle? Turns out three Rugby League icons might be able to help. Making it in elite sport, staring down the competition, overcoming challenges in the game and in life after rugby, Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDermott know what it takes to keep moving forward. From the highs of big wins to the tough calls of retirement, Changing Rooms is about what happens when the final whistle blows — and how lessons from Ru ...
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A British-American couple unearth the UK’s most haunting murders — one file at a time. Deep dives, dark humour, and cases that linger long after the verdict. Welcome to Murder Most British.
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TaiV2

Brian Mollica & friends

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This is a postscript to the long running cult Las Vegas podcast This Ain’t Iowa. Brian Mollica has to deal with a rotating cast of cohosts. Who will return, Fobes, Patch, Aussie Tony(spoiler alert, sfyl) or even the original host, the man, the myth, the legend Tommy Dutch?
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Help I Sexted My Boss

Audio Always

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In Help I Sexted My Boss, manners meets mayhem! Two wildly different worlds collide as William Hanson and Jordan North take on the hilarious challenges of modern life. Expect laugh-out-loud stories, brutally honest moments, and a friendship that’s as unlikely as it is unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE

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This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK. Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work. So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Outdoor Gear Chat

Cathy Casey and Wayne Singleton

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Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
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90 Day Fiancé: Honestly delivers unfiltered, no-nonsense commentary and laughs on your favourite reality tv shows. But wait, there's more! We provide zero tangents and no ads! As an added bonus, you'll receive insight into the drama with humour, wit, and a commitment to keeping it real. Join Amy and Bea as we unravel questionable life choices and spill the tea, honestly!
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Blethered

Sean McDonald

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Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lighter Than You Started is a daily podcast offering gentle reflections on the news, the noise, and the small human moments that shape our days. With wry humour and quiet honesty, it’s not about fixing you, just about ending each day feeling a little lighter than when it began.
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Sharing candid talks, expertise and fun with embodied leaders and influencers from around the globe. Aimed at improving mental health and life purpose for men. Expect practical tips, adult language and some immature humour.
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I Could Murder A Podcast

I Could Murder A Podcast

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Join Tom, Ben and Dan as they deep dive into the darkest cases in true crime. From mass shootings to serial killers to unsolved mysteries, the boys explore each detail looking for the red flags. With a little sprinkling of humour to find some light relief. Join the gang as they cover some of the most gruesome events in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Growing Season

Matt McFarland

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The lighter side of landscaping. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland, chat about horticulture served with a hearty helping of humour. With over 70 years of design and installation experience the McFarland boys dig into topics in a way you've rarely heard. Packed full of guests that represent various corners of the industry, The Growing Season is smile worthy.The Growing Season: No politics or pulpits, just plants and muddy workboots.
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Vandal Factory

East Leeds Community Radio

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Exploring those magic moments where art and activism meet. With warmth, passion and humour, Natalie and Henry discuss theatre, music, poetry and dance with amazing guests. Listen if you love community arts, climate justice, DIY ethics and anti-fascism. Plus banging tunes.
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Girls Gone WoW

Raven & EJ

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Girls Gone WoW keeps the Warcraft community in the know from a fresh perspective. Join #teampositive and their plethora of guests from the community each and every week!
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What the heck is neurofeedback? Is it science, is it mindfulness or is it your brain watching itself and quietly sorting its life out? In this episode of Mind Cake, we’re joined by Neurofeedback Scotland founders Suzanne and Helen to unpack what neurofeedback actually is, how it works, and who it might help. Lee also shares his first-hand experienc…
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In today's podcast my special guest, Michelle Keep talks about her time in sex work. Which includes the talk about feminism, safety, policies, procedures, and respect with boundaries. You can read her article to educate yourself on the topic in Canada, and the United States. https://theindependent.ca/uncategorized/capitalism-feminism-and-sex-work/ …
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Get in touch! Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne catch up with global mountaineer and adventurer Nigel Vardy aka "Mr Frostbite" to chat about life after his fateful ascent of Mt McKinley/Denali in 1999. While surviving -60 degree temperatures, Nigel lost his nose, toes and fingers aged just 30. His film "Frostbitten" te…
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Eliot Peper gets paid to dream about the future. He’s a science fiction writer who has stumbled into an unusual position: writing speculative fiction for Fortune 500 companies. He is also the Head of Story at Portola, which is an AI-companion company. Eliot is responsible for developing a whole new alien culture and forming the personalities of you…
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Today’s episode explores how much of the tiredness people feel comes not from personal failure, but from the systems they move through every day. A reflection on pressure, emotional labour, and recognising when exhaustion is structural rather than individual. Key themes: Systems and invisible effort Structural vs personal tiredness Pressure without…
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“For years, the streets of Port Talbot whispered of a killer who vanished with the dawn.” In the early 1970s, three young women were murdered after nights out in South Wales — attacks that left a community fearful and police without answers. Decades later, new questions would emerge about what truly happened on those Saturday nights… and the man wh…
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In this episode of True Crime Squad, we dive into one of the most dangerous forces behind real-life crimes: influence. A trusted therapist turned tormentor. A music mogul facing a reckoning. A street preacher whose teachings collided with a fragile mind. Three chilling stories. One powerful theme. When influence goes unchecked, lives can be destroy…
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Jenny talks with Sumit’s parents about moving out, but Sumit is unaware of her plans. Manon familiarizes herself with her new village and makes a shocking decision. Chloe goes back to Jonathan’s house to retrieve her things. Greta also picks up her things, and ponders her next move. ⁠Watch the podcast on YouTube⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@90dayfianc…
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Another Telegraph scoop: our journalist Gareth Corfield has exposed unredacted plans for the Chinese “super-embassy” that reveal a secret room within a metre of extremely sensitive data cables. Camilla and Tim speak to Conservative MP and China hawk Iain Duncan Smith, who accuses the Government of “lying from start to finish” about the embassy. Els…
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Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa joins Laura in the studio to share stories about the dire state of British homes. Kwajo is supporting the recent Health Equals campaign which revealed that 15 million people in the UK - over one in four - are living in homes affected by damp, mould or cold. As a result, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years i…
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As Trump continues to threaten Iran with military action - and after he announced major tariffs on any countries doing business with the Islamic Republic - Christiane gives a personal, emotional reaction to the mass protests in her home country, and looks at what might happen next. Christiane also talks about the dangers and difficulties posed by t…
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NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are already driving real‑world impact, from helping Kenya plan the planting of 15 billion trees to enabling the UK to track harmful algae blooms. This collaboration provides strategic insights for climate act…
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The lads are on form after a massive round of Champions Cup action, breaking down everything from Saracens win over Toulouse, to Glasgow looking like genuine contenders, Leinster surviving La Rochelle in a bruising classic, and Quins blowing the Stormers away at the Stoop. There’s chat on Henry Pollock being public enemy number one in Bordeaux, Bat…
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Today’s episode explores why stories often help more than advice. Through a simple, honest anecdote, Keith reflects on the power of recognition, presence, and shared experience, and why being heard can be more relieving than being helped. Key themes: Stories vs strategies Recognition over fixing Presence as support Shared human experience Listener …
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Want more of Bloodrock Springs? Head over to Patreon to hear episodes a week early, ad-free, along with other podcasts by Mark R. Healy. That's at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Thomas Barker - ⁠⁠www.thomasva.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Marlon D…
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In this episode of Becoming Lucy, hosts Hana and Lucy sit down with Jess, a resilient and independent woman whose life story defies convention. From navigating early trauma and family challenges to building a career in stripping and modeling, Jess opens up about grief, resilience, and the power of chosen family. Jess also shares the heartbreaking s…
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William reveals he’s just had the worst hangover of his life, but luckily for him, Jordan has a foolproof method for overcoming it. The boys also tackle your modern-day dilemmas, including delivering to people still in their underwear, TV chatters, and what to do when you’ve inherited the ashes of someone’s pet dog. If you want to get involved you …
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This week, we've partnered with Frontiers as they aim to push science to the top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It comes as the publisher's Frontiers Science House prepares to welcome some of the most influential voices in fields like healthcare, sustainability, and energy to their gathering in Switzerland. In this programme, w…
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NEW SERIES: Award-winning Radio 4 broadcaster and Daily Mail columnist Jenni Murray discovers life lessons from living legends. Professor Tim Spector is one of the world’s leading experts in nutrition and gut health microbiome, having co-founded the personalised nutrition programme, Zoe. He is also a Professor at Kings College London and a best-sel…
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Pennsylvania man Jonathan Gerlach has been arrested for a shocking case of grave robbing https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pennsylvania-man-accused-desecrating-cemeteries-found-100-human-skulls-rcna253123 https://local21news.com/news/local/ephrata-man-jonathan-gerlach-admits-to-selling-human-remains-stolen-from-pa-cemetery-search-warrant-delawar…
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Holocaust Memorial Day is coming up later this month (Tuesday 27 January), so Hannah's been on the Zoom with historian Elizabeth Hyman to talk about her non-fiction book The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto. They talk about five very different women who lived there, the work they did for their people and the tough choices they made. Learn more abo…
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Lisa answers Daniel’s instant proposal at the airport. Birkan reveals some of his secrets to Laura. Analyn and Jovon have spicy snacks, then a tense massage. Emma meet Ziad’s friends and talks about her expectations. Rick presses Tricia for proof of her fidelity. Aviva gets some information on Stig that she doesn’t like. Forrest and Sheena travel t…
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Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmari…
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A bit of a mess of an episode, due to the late news that Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour with a new pathway which would allow other big names to follow. After that it's business as usual, which means that Andrew, Eddie and Iain cover any number of topics related to golf. And others which are not. Koepka chat up until 16 mins 15. Visit www.pet…
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Join #teampositive with EJ & Raven and Girls Gone WoW community each and every week! We discuss a topic in depth every week, find out with our gnome friend Cassunda has been up to in the latest instalment of his audio drama and catch up with what the hosts and community have been up to in game this week! This week we were discussing our new year re…
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Check out Mitre’s range available on https://www.mitre.com Angry Ginge, aka Morgan Burtwhistle, joins Paul Scholes, Paddy McGuinness in the studio today for a huge The Good, The Bad & The Football debut! Ginge expresses his major concerns over the Manchester United board and whether they made the right decision in sacking Ruben Amorim, who is set t…
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Roz Foyer is the General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress and one of the most influential voices in the Scottish labour movement. With decades of experience representing workers across public and private sectors, she is a leading advocate on fair work, pay, equality, and employment rights. In practical terms, she represents the colle…
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Reform's latest defector is former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi. Camilla and Tim reflect on the reasons behind Zahawi’s defection, whether welcoming yet another Tory could backfire for Reform, and ask the man himself whether he is a “has-been”, as his old party has been quick to suggest. They’re also joined by British-Iranian actor and comedian Om…
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Neal considers a particularly violent fruit, raw milk enthusiasts, Mercury retrograde versus holy water, an appalling game called Punch Buggy, Steve Martin’s several careers, George Formby grill and discography, salmon weirdness in the education system, Fionn McCumhaill and the mythological salmon of knowledge, a week of leaks, breakages and cat de…
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For this week's podcast, I break down what discipline actually is in a world built to addict you - ultra-processed food, endless scrolling, gaming, porn, and constant distraction. You'll learn why discipline is really about self-respect, attention control, stress regulation, and identity, plus why environment and social pressure matter more than "t…
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Today’s episode is about grounding, arriving into the week without rushing, bracing, or self-judgement. A gentle reminder that Mondays don’t need conquering, only entering. Key themes: Arrival over performance Letting go of Monday pressure Orientation and steadiness Beginning without readiness Listener takeaway: You don’t need to feel ready or ener…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith take a blunt look at the slow death of language, where love now means “I quite like this app update”, and hate means “this mildly inconvenienced me for eight seconds." The chaps also get triggered by... being triggered. About This Podcast Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson, highlight the…
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Feeling bogged down by meetings and out of her depth at work, travel writer Laura Hall quit her job and embarked on a fresh challenge to get her life back on track. Her new book, The Year I Lay My Head in Water: Swimming Scandinavia in Search of a Better Life, documents the year that followed, spent cold-water swimming around Scandinavia. Jen chats…
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Joanne Briggs had always thought of her dad as a bit of a superhero. But he was hiding a dark secret. She only saw him a couple of times a year during her childhood in the UK, but that was because Professor Michael Briggs was off travelling the world being a very important scientist. Or at least that was the story she grew up to believe. It was onl…
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Comedian, musician and Off Menu podcast host James Acaster joins Romesh to talk about returning to stand-up, mental health… and why you definitely shouldn’t have an affair during a West End show. He pitches a new travel TV idea for Shanthi (very much without Romesh), and discusses his forthcoming album — a project 20 years in the making. A Ranga Be…
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We’ve all been in rooms that suddenly feel heavier. Not because anything has gone wrong. Not because someone has done something deliberately. Just… heavier. In today’s Sunday episode, Keith reflects on a phrase he heard recently, “mood hoover” and gently explores what it reveals about how sensitive we are to the emotional weather other people bring…
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Scott Lucas is an academic and expert in US politics and foreign policy. He joined us to break down the aftermath of Donald Trump's move to kidnap Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. In a wide ranging conversation, Lucas breaks down the new global order that the Trump administration is forcing into place, what the Venezuela coup means, and whether the…
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You think it's wintry in the GTA? Lets look and see what's happening in The Northwest Territories. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue the new year with a deep dive into Horticulture in the Northwest Territories on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt highlights a wonderful development in his career. Its been years in the making. A t…
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Today’s Saturday episode is about community, the quiet, shared understanding that brings people into this space. It’s a reflection on belonging without performance, recognition without fixing, and the reassurance of knowing you’re not alone with what you’re carrying. Key themes: Community and shared space Belonging without contribution or performan…
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West Midlands Police stand accused of lying in order to justify the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park in November. The force had cited concerns over potential violence in their initial decision, but it has now emerged that members of the local Muslim community in Aston were preparing t…
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