Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever it is, Alex Goldman — reporter, radio producer, and overconfident idiot — will get to the bottom of it (if there’s a bottom to be found. Results may vary). Follow Alex as he figures out not only the vast hidden mechanisms that create these problems, but works with you, the listener, to find a solution. Or at least enough of an explanation that you’ ...
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Three family members of varying levels of queerness and with varying fandom interests gather to discuss their hyperfixations and fleeting passions. We started as Briikasak: A Mandalorian Podcast at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but have expanded to general fandoms, commenting with a queer perspective.
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What happens when a couple of nerds with ADHD start a podcast? You get to learn cool stuff! Join hosts Sarah Andrews and Katie Jordan each Tuesday at 9am CST as they discuss their current fixations and special interests, from fun holiday tidbits to the historical macabre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roma is just a little guy wanting to learn about more things in the world- but doesn’t have enough time! However- they might be able to get an approximate knowledge of MANY things through their friend’s hyperfixations in 30-45 minute intervals! twitter: https://twitter.com/thehyperfixpod
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Hyperfixation Nation is a student run podcast that covers episodes that give you an all you should know on various different topics that Blake has fixated on. Some topics include the positive impact of dogs, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Hamilton, the musical.
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Hyperfixation is a podcast about the small things that bring big joy. It's a serotonin dump of media and more. Each week sisters Kristina and Briana pick a topic to hyperfixate on and dive in to understand the good, bad, and obscure things they love and obsess over.
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Dream fans....WE ARE BACK! We're reimagining The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about, I don't know.... whatever we want? Don't worry! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dating on High Alert dives into the messy reality of dating with ADHD and trauma - because when your heart's in survival mode, love gets complicated. What could possibly go wrong?
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Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider!
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my name is dane and i'm here to say i like to make music in a really sad way
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In 2004, a racial controversy erupted at a small, mostly white performing arts high school in rural Massachusetts. There were protests. TV news crews. A tense all-school assembly. And then, an announcement: the school would stage an iconic American musical that no one saw coming. This is the story of that production. Coming June 2025. Radiotopia Presents premiers short multi-episode series in one podcast feed, unified by bold, inclusive storytelling pushing the boundaries of audio. Learn mor ...
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A podcast dedicated to late-diagnosed and self-diagnosed individuals on the autism spectrum, including those with AuDHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode will explore various topics that examine the experiences of individuals who have navigated life without prior awareness of their neurodivergence. Our host, Dan, offers a personal and experiential perspective, with the intention of sharing stories that may provide assistance and support to others on similar journeys.
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2 broke girls living in New York City talking about life and keeping it real
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Welcome to Whole by Design, a transformative podcast that challenges traditional mental health narratives and reminds us that our experiences make perfect sense no matter how challenging. Join Dr. Julie Lopez, founder of the Viva Center, as she brings her expertise in human systems to illuminate the complexities of mental health with compassion and clarity. Each month, Dr. Lopez and her remarkable guests explore beyond conventional thinking to reveal the brilliance of our human system and it ...
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Follow along with the misadventures of Alani, a Black neurodivergent woman who’s usually (always) misunderstood by her lack of fitting into social norms, yet no one in her circle wants to explain to her why that’s wrong. Must be a neurotypical thing that she will also not understand… DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this podcast is for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for ...
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Welcome to the "Sorry, What?" Podcast your once - weekly deep dive into the world of ADHD in life and love! Every Monday, join us for a blend of playful banter, insightful stories, and actionable advice, as we unpack what it's like living with ADHD and navigating it in romantic relationships. We're not here to tell you that ADHD is your superpower. But we are here to help you understand yourself, feel seen, and offer real, transformative strategies to work with your ADHD, rather than against it.
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Gravity Falls' slow reveal of mysteries bred a unique, tight-knit community, where Charley Marlowe and Ella Cesari first met. In their podcast "Mystery Shack Lookback", they provide a historic timeline of Disney's first continuity-driven cartoon. A time capsule for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and outdated fan theories.
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Just like our relationships with other humans in our lives, our relationships with our dogs are dynamic and complex. We believe that for those relationships to flourish or to find resolution when those relationships become strained, we must attend to them thoughtfully and with care. Welcome to the Consider the Dog podcast, created from archived recordings of live sessions where our members get to ask their most burning questions to some of the greatest practitioners of Canine Behavior. Hoste ...
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Opening the doors of Psychology to you. The ultimate clinical conversation across the expanse of challenging issues. Improve your quality of life. Kirsten has learnt from 20+ years of experience where the therapeutic value lies. She is eager to open the floodgates of psychological knowledge and share it with you.This podcast was prompted by her writing the Signposts for Living series. Together covering 153 areas, these books include Control you Consciousness, Understanding Myself, Mindfulnes ...
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Hansry Romance in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
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2:38:58Because Cal needed to, we discuss the romance in the Kingdom Come Deliverance games between Hans and Henry. It might not be historically accurate but it holds an important place in queer video game history and received a lot of weird backlash. Episodes We Mentioned: Queerness in Xena: Warrior Princess Baldur’s Gate 3 Republic Commando: Hard Contact…
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This week, listener Manon asks why are there so many songs on streaming services featuring her brothers name - Ethan. And why are they all about poop? Please become a premium member! We can't exist without your support! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join LINKS: Get a custom song by Matt Farley: https://moternmedia.com/custom-songs Listen to A Song …
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If I told you your home was your first place and work was your second, what would your third place be? A cafe? A public library? Somewhere outside or inside? Join your hosts as they discuss the global significance of third spaces. Jumping between historical precedent, pandemic based shifts in the modern way we engage in community, and our dreams of…
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First stop of the new series is Oakham, nestled in the UK’s smallest county – Rutland. Rutland has a village that's proudly twinned with Paris (even if the Parisians don’t know), has Europe’s largest man-made lake (which required flooding a local village) and hangs its horseshoes the other way round (so the devil falls out, obviously). Joining Mark…
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Pl…
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OCD: Stories about obsessive compulsive disorder
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26:53In honor of OCD Awareness Week, this episode features two deeply personal stories about living with obsessive compulsive disorder. Part 1: For Hannah Hedelius, a classmate’s hiccups trigger an overwhelming reaction she can’t hold back. Part 2: As a graduate student, Rachel Hostetler begins to realize that her intrusive thoughts may be more than jus…
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Sometimes Reddit happens and you scrap an episode in the middle of research to Charlie Day yourself down a rabbit hole of historical domino effects. In this episode, Reddit-rabbitholer Sarah infodumps about: How King George III led to the hit sensation known as 50 Shades of Grey Bonus stories about other historical domino effects Troubles in podcas…
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Paul Sinha tests his audience in Leicester on their knowledge of their home county, Trivial Pursuit-style - with all the colours of questions, from geography to entertainment, getting asked. Can they fill the wedges, and can Paul answer their favourite questions, about crisps, bells and cricket? To hear more episodes, search "Paul Sinha's Perfect P…
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Pl…
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Blood & Guts: Stories about hemoglobin and intestines
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24:37In this week’s episode, we wade into the bloody (and sometimes gory) side of science. Part 1: Shawn Musgrave wants to donate blood, but runs headfirst into the FDA’s lifetime ban on gay men as donors. Part 2: While working with the condor recovery program, Molly Astell opens a freezer to find every researcher’s nightmare. Shawn Musgrave is a lawyer…
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Episode 66 – Designing Dignity, Part 2: Love, Loss, Laughter, and the Work That Heals
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1:19:08Send us a text In this follow-up conversation with Joanne Seymon, co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets, we go far beyond product design and neurodiversity. This episode dives deep into the human experience—touching on love, pain, parenting, grief, death, trauma, and the messy beauty of work that matters. Jo brings her signature warmth and wisdom as we explo…
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Ep. 6 - The Disappearance of Vultures
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1:00:55Have you ever drawn a connection in your mind between a seemingly unrelated cause and effect and just knew there was more to the story than meets the eye? Join us on the journey to explore the impact of livestock anti-inflammatories on the death rituals of a specific religious group. In this week’s episode, play along as puzzle-brained Katie infodu…
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Ken receives some bad news that requires him to spend more time at home and Achi is forced to cover his role with unexpected, rather peculiar consequences. Meanwhile Harriett furiously searches for a way to plug a hole in the charity’s finances. Garrett Millerick’s ensemble sitcom Do Gooders returns for another series. The show takes us back behind…
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Pl…
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In this week’s episode, our storytellers face life-or-death moments they’ll never forget. Part 1: On a trip to Colombia for a research conference, biologist Stephanie Galla must rely on her fight-or-flight instincts when she is cornered by a mugger with a knife. Part 2: An ordinary day takes a shocking turn when Kim Weaver is struck by lightning. S…
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Empty cups, miscommunications, deus ex machinas, OH MY! The media we consume is full of tropes, and for good reason. They’re memorable, easy to replicate in new stories, and familiar to viewers. In our fifth episode, Sarah and Katie chat about: The tropes they love, hate, hate to love, and love to hate Being really annoying and/or really fun to wat…
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Former-forensic-scientist-turned-stand-up-comedian Ria Lina examines the gap between the science we’re sold by the wellness industry and the science that’s done in a lab – particularly when it comes to treatments that boast anti-aging effects. This episode, she’s joined by comedian Geoff Norcott to see if Microneedling can make their faces look any…
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Pl…
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Queerness in Xena: Warrior Princess Season 4 Part 1
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1:22:37Hyperfixiation starts the fourth season of Xena: Warrior Princess. Gabrielle is dead, Xena makes some wild choices, and so much plot and CGI spinning ghosts are introduced in Adventures in the Sin Trade. Then we return to regular Xena for A Family Affair, one of Marika's favorite episode. Our Other Xena Episodes: Queerness in Xena: Warrior Princess…
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This week we present two classic stories from people who had hypotheses. Part 1: Teaching sixth grade science becomes much more difficult when Xochitl Garcia's students start hypothesizing that fire is alive. Part 2: When journalist John Rennie is assigned to cover an entomological society event where insects are served as food, he sees an opportun…
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Robin has a very simple question: No one likes Red Delicious apples. Why are they unavoidable? Please vote for us in the Signal awards! Vote for Best New Podcast Vote for Best Live Podcast Recording Please think about becoming a premium Hyperfixed Member: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join LINKS: David Karp on KCRW's Good Food Instagram Matthijs We…
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Helene's Deadly Warning from NPR's Up First
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25:52Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…
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Most people are familiar with the story of Medusa, the gorgon killed by Perseus. A stepping stone in his path toward greatness. But have you ever wondered what the story looks like from Medusa’s side? Her story, when told through the historical male lens, is frightening and sad. But in the wake of the #MeToo movement, there is a push to retell and …
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EP 16: All Bodies Rock: Breaking Free from Disordered Eating | Christie Dondero Bettwy
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23:37Disordered eating impacts millions of Americans, yet so many people face it in silence. If you’re struggling, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lopez sits down with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery, to talk about her personal journey of disordered eating recovery and her work making treatment more accessible.…
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Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a deadly spy operation causes Glenn to suspect his completely innocent Russian flatmate who just happens to have a novelty cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun. And not a novelty gun in the shape of a cigarette lighter. Perhaps best-know…
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Pl…
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In this week’s episode, we’re featuring two powerful stories born from our education program. Part 1: As an undergraduate with no “real” science experience, Molly Magid is thrilled to join a research project studying how bats fly—until she discovers the bats refuse to cooperate. Part 2: As a child, Léa Souccar and her father explore the wreckage in…
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Time travel has featured heavily in science fiction stories since the calendar read BCE. But what if science fiction became a little less… fictional? When visiting the Palace of Versailles in 1901, Charlotte Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain experienced what they believed to be a time slip, ending up in 18th Century France, days before the start of the …
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Prophets of Technology from TED Radio Hour
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50:17Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…
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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: 2025 Special
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44:362025's instalment of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is forty-five minutes of the funniest things John thought of in the last year, performed by John and his regular cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, with composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and Sally Stares on the cello. Please note that listening to …
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Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a brand new AMA style chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Plu…
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Hyperfixation revisits the Interview with the Vampire franchise with Cal making Bret and Marika read a book. Lestat has a boyfriend and a weird relationship with his mom. The book recons, sets up the universe, and numerous vampires show up to monologue about their backstories. Episodes We Mention: Interview with the Vampire Interview with the Vampi…
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Reframe: Stories about art helping mental health
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31:52In this week’s episode, we explore how creativity, humor, and connection can be powerful tools for mental health and healing. Part 1: When anxiety starts taking over her life, Jude Treder-Wolff signs up for an improv class. Part 2: Counselor Belinda Arriaga and emergency medicine doctor Nancy Ewen join forces to collect scientific evidence of the p…
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Presenting Proxy with Yowei Shaw: Alex and the Impossible Ask
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59:14This week, Alex is a guest on another podcast that solves a problem for him. Episode description: Alex used to host a huge podcast (Reply All). He now makes a new independent show called Hyperfixed. He loves making it. Only problem is, Alex now has to ask for money all the time to survive, which he hates doing. From the episode: Listen to Yowei's p…
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Have a green thumb but tired of growing nothing but tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans? Get inspired by one of the many morbid pastimes popularized in the Victorian Era, curating a garden of death! In our second episode, history-fanatic Katie infodumps about: A history of Poison Gardens, from apothecary gardens to today The unassuming but deadly f…
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Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…
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Let’s face it, planning a wedding is stressful. Sometimes you need a break from all the budgeting and planning, and sometimes that break includes deep diving into the history of weddings and marriage. In our inaugural episode, newlywed Sarah infodumps about: Weddings and marriage in ancient societies Interesting wedding traditions, both historical …
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Introducing The Dream Plus! And A Short Oral History of The Dream...
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32:44Hey Dream Listeners! We are so excited to announce our new Supercast channel, The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a brand new AMA style chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Plu…
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We return to Icklewick one year after the explosive events of Mischief Night. With Amy’s whereabouts still unknown and the rest of the team scattered, Chris has been struggling to keep Icklewick FM on the air from his home studio. Things are deffo looking bleak until he receives a mysterious call from Mainland Europe... Icklewick FM is created and …
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Evictions: Stories of things that had to go
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25:47In this week’s episode, both storytellers face the challenge of evicting some very unwelcome guests. Part 1: While housesitting for her uncle, JiJi Lee’s peaceful stay takes a chaotic turn when a squirrel breaks in. Part 2: When a serious mold infestation takes over the university campus, Joshua Wilson is tasked with eliminating it. JiJi Lee is a c…
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Welcome to September. Public media has had a rough summer. On July 18th, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then on August 1st, CPB announced they would be winding down operations. When folks talk about these cuts, they usually talk about the vital publi…
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Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. This week Paul welcomes Richard Ayoade.By BBC Radio 4
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Episode 65 - Designing Dignity: How Kaiko Fidgets Is Changing the Game
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1:03:20Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Seymon, co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets—a trailblazing Australian business born from lived experience and a deep understanding of neurodiversity. Joanne, an occupational therapist and mother to Kai, shares the inspiring journey of how a simple idea blossomed into a thriving enterprise that’s chang…
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This week we present two classic stories about people struggling with their identity. Part 1: When science journalist Katherine Wu interviews a scientist about a new facial recognition algorithm, the conversation turns more personal than she expected. Part 2: Hurricane Katrina gives Mary Annaise Heglar a new perspective on both her grandfather and …
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This week host Jane Marie reunites with fellow This American Life alum and pulitzer prize winning journalist, Lisa Pollak, to listen to, and discuss, the stories they produced for This American Life while traveling to Houston to cover the experiences of people living through the aftermath of one of the worst disasters in US history. Hosted on Acast…
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This week, Mitchell finds out he's missing something almost everyone else has, and he wants to know -- who would I be if I had it? This show is made possible by your support so please consider joining up as a Hyperfixed premium member! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join Adam Zeman's book, The Shape of Things Unseen Sussex University Aphantasia Rese…
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