Tabletop Games Blog podcast explores board games, card games, dexterity games, and modern hobby games, delivering in-depth reviews, thought pieces, and audio articles for all types of players. Since 2018 it has covered strategy games, family favourites, party games, and indie gems, focusing on gameplay, design, table presence, and player experience. Originally on a strict weekly schedule, from 2025 episodes now release when ready, prioritising quality. Tune in for engaging board game reviews ...
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These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via Twitter @PGCMLS with #TheseBooksMadeMe or by email at [email protected]. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, visit our blog at pgcmls.medium.com.
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It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us @MindShiftKQED or visit us at MindShift.KQED.org. Take our audienc ...
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Inside the Writer's Head podcast features conversations on books, writing, and creativity with The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-in-Residence. Season 10 is hosted by 2025 Writer-in-Residence Mary Kay Carson The Writer-In-Residence program promotes writing, literacy, and creativity while furthering the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information. For Writer-in-Residence events, blog posts, and more visit CHPL.org/writer-in-res ...
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Finance. Feminism. No fucks given. Piggy and Kitty are the reclusive geniuses behind the popular blog Bitches Get Riches. They're teaching young people how to become competent freaking adults in their finances, careers, and personal lives.
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Looking for booktalks for middle school students? Look no farther than this podcast. Browse through the many titles in all different genres for just the right title to get your students inspired, excited and racing to the library for a copy of the book. Looking for written reviews for more titles? Check out the blog Booksinthemiddle.Wordpress.com to expand your own library and give students more options. New episodes typically release every Monday unless it is a holiday, however during the s ...
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Dive into the pulse of the Internet with This Week in NET. A weekly roundup of Cloudflare's latest news, innovations and the most impactful developments shaping the Internet. From security updates to performance breakthroughs, we deliver insights that matter to developers, businesses, and Internet enthusiasts alike. Each episode features expert analysis with special guests offering unique perspectives on today's digital challenges and evolving landscape. Follow us @CloudflareTV Read the blog ...
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In search of wisdom and self-awareness, "WS Podcast" offers narratives drawn from real-life experiences, insights into mindful living, and actionable ideas to enhance your life... Featuring diverse episodes: 1. (Un)usual Dialogues - Inspiring interviews with individuals from various backgrounds, delivering a mix of perspectives. 2. Book Reviews - Exploration of themes and philosophies of numerous books I read each year. 3. Monologues - In-depth commentary on specific topics for enhanced unde ...
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In each episode Trevor Berrett and Paul Wilson have a pleasant conversation about books and reading. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Email [email protected]. mookse.substack.com
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I am your kid lit tour guide around these parts and the author of The Intentional Bookshelf. I believe we all have the power to be incredible, impactful parents if we simply look to our bookshelves! If you crave to raise children that love to read, build a library of resources that help you take purposeful action as a parent & connect with your children unlike ever before - I encourage you to listen to the Addison Reads audio blog. Build your intentional bookshelf & learn to parent with lite ...
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Alternate Ending was formed when three friends realized that they all shared a passion for movies. Tim had been reviewing films at his old blog Antagony & Ecstasy for over a decade, and Rob & Carrie had found great success with their year-old podcast, when they all decided to combine forces to create a new site, dedicated to their desire to watch and discuss the best (and worst) that cinema has to offer. The result is the website you see before you. What makes Alternate Ending different from ...
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Women, Men, Mutuality, and the Bible CBE’s Mutuality Matters podcast is part of CBE International’s online library of free resources! Hosts of CBE’s Mutuality Matters team offer weekly conversations with leaders, pastors, authors, scholars, activists, and humanitarians on women, men, shared leadership, and Scripture. CBE International (Christians for Biblical Equality) advances the gospel by equipping women and men of all cultures, races, and classes to lead and serve as equals. Founded in 1 ...
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This blog's purpose is to bring faculty, staff, and students of Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA closer to the resources housed in the University Library. We encourage anyone with a question or comment to leave a post here and we will answer it as soon as possible!
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Welcome to Two Women Chatting - the podcast where midlife gets real, inspiring, and finds the joy in our second chapter. Hosted by broadcaster and book lover Michelle Ford, each week we dive into the topics that matter most to women in their 40s, 50s and beyond: midlife reinvention, menopause, confidence, parenting grown-up kids, and navigating relationships. From bestselling authors like Elizabeth Day, and Donna Ashworth to wellbeing experts, celebrities, and women with extraordinary storie ...
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This blog is designed as a companion for the Teaching American History Grant of the Clark County School District titled "Nevada & the West/Digital Collections."
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Learn what to read next! We talk about new books, bestsellers and books in many different genres. Discover what other people are reading and recommending. All book and movie titles mentioned in the podcast are listed in the blog post at http://tscpl.org/podcast/
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A podcast chronicle of one man's quest to remain sane while working in a small town "liberry" with patrons who had apparently missed the Twin Peaks casting call. Adapted from the blog Tales from the "Liberry" (liberry.blogspot.com)
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Welcome to the Awakening Destiny Global Podcast — where we develop leaders, create champions, and equip Kingdom pioneers to transform culture. I’m your host, Will Meier, and today we’re diving deep into a powerful, life-changing topic: The 35 Innovations of Jesus, Our Forerunner and Dread Champion. Suppose you’ve ever wondered how Jesus not only changed history but also pioneered a Kingdom blueprint for leadership, transformation, and victory. In that case, this episode will inspire you to f ...
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This podcast was created to put together all the real black atheist Ankh West digital lessons online. From Blog Talk, Real Black Atheist of Atlanta, Sa Neter TV, Dagger Squad, Amen Ra Squad, Real Black Atheist On Fire, and now Pseudo Killas. Tune in subscribe!
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Wanderer’s Journal is a fantasy fiction podcast about Marigold and Pluto, two people from different backgrounds, and their unlikely friendship formed through a magical journal that links them. Each of them finds a journal, learns that their voice is recorded into it, and can be both read and played back to the other. Unbeknownst to them, they become a part of an ancient mystery, and see the world from new angles. To learn more about the cast and crew, check out our website https://www.wander ...
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Chewing the Fat with Rex and Paul features Rex Nelson, Senior Editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and author of the food blog, Southern Fried, and Paul Austin, former Executive Director of the Arkansas Humanities Council. Rex and Paul get together each week to talk about Arkansas food, festivals, and folks.
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🇬🇧 Making UK politics accessible & accountable. ✂️ Concise summaries of debates & briefings. ⚡️ A new topic every episode. Discover the issues your MP's are talking about. Local, national or international affairs, from AI regulation to climate finance to bin collection in Birmingham...we give you the crucial context you need. Listener suggestions are vital to our mission - making politics more accessible and accountable. So please get in touch and producer Tom (me) will grab another coffee a ...
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Marc Allen--the cofounder of New World Library, the author of Visionary Business, and the publisher of The Power of Now--has discovered, through trial and error, a proven set of principles that can help each of us live the life of our dreams, doing what we love to do, while adhering to compassionate, conscious values. In this blog, Marc will be sharing with you his latest work. See more at ==> marcallen.com!
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The Truth Matters podcast is a production of Grace to You. In each episode, host Darrell Harrison sits down with a guest to discuss a resource from the Grace to You library—a book, sermon, or blog series from John MacArthur. Join them for a deep dive into why the resource was originally created, what it’s about, and what relevance it has for the church today.
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This blog is under construction. We hope that a researcher obtains a grant to load Bowles' music as podcasts, and uses his field notes to enrich what is a treasure of Moroccan music as it existed in mid-20th century.
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Nujazzsoul is an internet radioshow hosted by Francisco Coelho. Every month you will listen to two hours of eclectic music in real radio style with a microphone, for some live comments, curious record stories and extra information. From the shows, expect to listen jazz, house, breakbeat, reggae, disco, techno, ambient, soul, exotica, brokenbeats, library, electronica, latin, etc, and to hopefully join the dots between the past, present and future of music. There's also the blog section to ch ...
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Clear Eyes, Full Shelves is a blog and podcast for readers and fans of pop culture and strong opinions. Visit us at cleareyesfullshelves.com for book reviews, opinion, recommendation and chatter about reading, television and more. You can also follow us on Twitter at @FullShelves.
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Jake's Rolex World Podcast comes from Jake's Rolex Watch Blog which is a Daily Rolex Web-Magazine and Rolex Research Library that explores the rich and fascinating history of Rolex Watches and keeps you up to date with all the latest Rolex news and fascinating views. Designer and Rolex enthusiast Jake Ehrlich explores many of the wonderful design details and incredibly wealthy history of Rolex Watches, from the interesting people who wear them to the infinite design details that make Rolex m ...
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Home of the Midnight With Clarissa Podcast! Just three friends hanging out trying to figure this podcast thing out! Be sure to check us out at our blog and on iTunes at the links below!
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Listen to the stories behind football's biggest names, hosted by Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan. "Hosts Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan know their stuff." – The Guardian "The most interesting football podcast of the moment." – NRC, a leading Dutch daily Heroes & Humans moves beyond the traditional boundaries of sports commentary to explore the lives of football's most interesting figures. Whether episodes are about Messi, Abramovich, Cruyff, Şükür or Haaland, this is the go-to podcast for footbal ...
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September Is International Podcast Month (IPM)! IPM is a collaborative event where podcasters come together to create unique episodes that are released throughout the month of September on the IPM RSS feed. This month-long event celebrates the podcasting community! It’s a wonderful opportunity for podcasters to cross-promote, celebrate each other, and share the love of podcasting with the world. We’re bringing creators together to generate incredible content this September. With a focus on m ...
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Working by candlelight, we carefully stepped between endless shelves of books, books whose vivid imagination and terrible thoughts had become real and had entered our world. There were giant kraken, the frightful Fenrir and other monsters, as well as infamous characters, such as Count Dracula or Grendel’s Mother, prowling in the shadows. However, l…
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Episode 116: A World Brimming Over: Abundant Literature and The Portrait of a Lady
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Some books are long, some are short, but certain works feel abundant—overflowing with rhythm, atmosphere, and depth that can’t be exhausted in a single reading. In this episode we are joined by Lori Feathers, and we set as our foundation Henry James’s The Portrait of a Lady to explore what makes a work abundant. We move through other examples, aski…
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Exploring a city. This episode features the trailer for Becquer Tales. Tale 1.1 is out now wherever you get your podcasts! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eWCFx_MP5ZJ_778OBo-INvU6zOjdf4rHqcl14OdDqCw/edit?usp=sharing Featured: ER Hollands as George Tal Minear as Marigold Lou Sutcliffe as Magician Elisabeth Allen as Creature and Barth…
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It's the fifth Tuesday of September, which means it's time for a special episode. And a dose of nostalgia, this time around, as we proudly announce our first Spoiler Alert episode in four years. If you listened to our September Preview, you know that Mandy, Brian, and Caleb were all very excited for the new Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. S…
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Size Matters - board games' table space requirements (Topic Discussion)
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As board gamers, we are obsessed with size. We love sharing shelfies to show off the size of our giant board game collection. Board games that come in a giant box that could double up as a garage for a small car are appealing to us. We love giant miniatures that we could use for weight training. War games that come with thousands of chits and other…
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Elizabeth Day | How to Fail and Find Strength in Vulnerability
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Kicking off the first episode of Season 10, Michelle sits down with acclaimed journalist, novelist, and How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day to explore what we can learn from failure - and why our leaders need to fail better. Elizabeth opens up about how personal struggles, including fertility loss and heartbreak, shaped her outlook on vulnerabil…
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Cloudflare Birthday Week 2025 Recap: AI, Security & Internet Insights
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In this episode of This Week in NET, host João Tomé is joined by Cloudflare Senior Product Managers Korinne Alpers and Nikita Cano to recap all the announcements from Cloudflare’s 15th Birthday Week. We cover AI, developer tools, security, performance, and how Cloudflare continues to give back to the Internet. Highlights include: • AI & Security: F…
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"Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza (ep. 220)
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Becoming Supernatural, exploring how the union of thoughts and emotions shapes our state of being and unlocks the potential for profound personal transformation. We uncover how repetitive thought–emotion loops hardwire the “old self,” keeping us stuck in past experiences, and why breaking thes…
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Something Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango (Novel in Verse Contemporary)
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Send us a text Something Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango Laura is confused. She thought she was doing the right thing - but it turns out that where she has ended up is not at all where she thought she would be. Living with her aunt that she doesn't even know, is not her idea of a solution. When will she be able to go back with her parents? She d…
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Michelle Ford is back with a brand-new season of Two Women Chatting – the podcast for midlife women - and this time, the universe has spoken: the theme is JOY. In this trailer, Michelle shares what’s coming up in Season 10, including conversations with some incredible guests: ✨ Elizabeth Day on her moving new book One of Us ✨ Donna Ashworth on her …
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The wind rustled gently through the trees. Dappled sunshine bathed the garden in a warm yellow tint, catching on the edges of the leaves and shimmering on the glass of a small bird bath. A hummingbird flitted from branch to branch, pausing briefly to inspect a cluster of flowers. Further away, a woodpecker drilled purposefully into the thick trunk …
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Send us a text The Poet X was Elizabeth Acevedo's breakout novel, winning the Printz and Pura Belpre awards and becoming the target of many challenges and even a lawsuit attempting to keep it off of school shelves. We are standing firmly behind this book, even if it reduced Heather and Darlene to tears and maybe hasn't aged as well as it could have…
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Fixing the UK's Broken SEND System: Parliament's Debate on Education Reform
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UK Parliament recently debated on the crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, sparked by a petition with over 122,000 signatures. In this extended episode, Members of Parliament describe an adversarial system that is failing families with long delays, funding gaps, and emotional distress. Key themes include the urgent n…
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UK's National Trails at a Crossroads: Funding Cuts, Legal Battles & The Path Forward
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Today we explore the critical condition of the UK's 16 National Trails, including the famous Thames Path and Ridgeway. We uncover the immense value these paths provide, contributing £1.8 billion to the economy and £300 million in health savings annually. However, these treasured assets face severe threats from a decade of real-terms funding cuts, a…
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FDIC Insured Banking Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means: The Truth About Securing Your Savings
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Most people don't understand the FDIC or what it does. Which is why it's terrifying that the FDIC is under threat from the current administration! Here's the truth about which banks are insured and how you can secure your savings. ✔ Read a text version (with links to all our sources) at BitchesGetRiches.com. ✔ Discover more free, trustworthy person…
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Cloudflare turns 15: The origin story with Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince
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In this special 15th-anniversary episode of This Week in NET, we sit down with Cloudflare co-founders Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince to revisit the early days — from a Harvard Business School project to launching at TechCrunch Disrupt in 2010. We talk about how culture takes shape, the technical vision of Lee Holloway, and pivotal moments that …
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As awards season revs up, we're faced with even more movies to talk about than usual, so in this episode, Tim, Brian, and Caleb have a lot of work ahead of them as they try to cover everything noteworthy opening in October. And there's even more to talk about than usual, since all three have quite a few movies they're genuinely excited to see, in a…
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To the Bitter End - board games don't have to finish (Topic Discussion)
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We are all so very conditioned to play board games to the end. Most games have some sort of end game trigger and a form of end game scoring. They want us to play them all the way through. Yet, when a player’s win is all but guaranteed, continuing to the end seems pointless. The enjoyment of a game often matters more than strictly following the rule…
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Why Teens Love to Hang Out at the Library
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Host Ki Sung takes listeners inside some of the public libraries that have made significant transformations to better serve community needs. Inspired by Chicago’s pioneering YOUmedia model, similar teen-centered library programs are now thriving in cities like New York and San Francisco. These teen spaces support not just digital learning and creat…
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London Fashion Week: More Than Just Clothes | UK's Cultural Powerhouse
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This episode explores the huge cultural and economic impact of London Fashion Week. LFW is more than just a runway show. It’s a launchpad for new designers, a driver of billions for the economy, and a platform for social change. We'll cover how LFW champions sustainability, inclusivity through adaptive fashion, and inspires young creative talent ac…
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"Atomic Habits" by James Clear (ep. 219)
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In this week’s episode, we dive into James Clear’s Atomic Habits, uncovering how small daily choices shape the trajectory of our lives and why lasting change begins with identity, not willpower. We explore the power of tiny gains—how a 1% improvement compounds over time into remarkable results—and why shifting from “what we want to achieve” to “who…
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Fixing Britain's Railways: The Plan for Simpler, Fairer Fares
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Ever felt confused or ripped off buying a train ticket? You're not alone. This episode explores why the UK's rail fare system, with 50 million different fares, is so complex and untrustworthy. We'll look at the government's plan to fix it, including new pay-as-you-go systems and flexible ticket trials on lines like LNER. We also cover the major cha…
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Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell (Fantasy and Romance)
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Send us a text Flowerheart by Cathering Bakewell Clara is devastated to learn that she will not be joining the Council because her magically powers are to volatile. She hasn't been able to control them since she got them, and she doesn't know why. To add insult to injury, her old best friend Xavier is there with the Council - as part of the Council…
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It was like there were pixels: red ones, blue ones and black ones. There was one, two, three or four for each, sometimes none, in all sorts of combinations. You could combine them to give you five, six, seven or eight in the different colours. It was a real puzzle. You wanted to create the lowest or highest difference between the numbers in the cen…
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Cloudflare Birthday Week 2025: What to Expect?
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Birthday Week is Cloudflare’s biggest innovation week — and this year is extra special as we celebrate our 15th birthday. Each year, we pause to reflect on our journey, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look ahead to what’s next, all while staying true to our mission of helping build a better Internet. In this episode of This Week in NET, João…
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In this episode, Trevor and Paul turn their attention to Nobel Prize–winner Kazuo Ishiguro, whose eight novels over the past forty years have earned both admiration and debate. Together, we trace Ishiguro’s remarkable range: the restrained heartbreak of Remains of the Day, the dream-logic labyrinth of The Unconsoled, the quiet devastation of Never …
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Remote UK Coastal Communities: Hidden Challenges & Vital Solutions
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Remote UK coastal communities face unique, often hidden, challenges. Despite scenic beauty, these areas suffer from economic neglect, public service withdrawal, and high income deprivation. Key issues include geographical isolation, strain from seasonal tourism, a housing crisis from second homes, limited youth opportunities, and an aging populatio…
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The Future of Freeview: Protecting UK Terrestrial TV in a Digital Age
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This episode explores the hidden threat to digital terrestrial television (Freeview), a vital, free, and universal service for 98.5% of the UK. With licences expiring in 2034, there's a significant debate about switching off Freeview and transitioning to internet-only streaming. We discuss why this could severely impact vulnerable communities, incl…
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A comforting arrival. This episode is dedicated to Joeleen Morrison. Check out Apogee! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uVf9sLJtNL9rOicdcBelcyHpjW1-GmCltZWE0uFNkw/edit?usp=sharing Cw: emotional distress, mentions of absent parents. Featured: ER Hollands as George Tal Minear as Marigold Elisabeth Allen as Creature and Bartholomew Jan…
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In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Jenn Bishop, author of five middle-grade novels, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award winner, "Things You Can't Say."
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Abstract Imagination - thematic and abstract games (Topic Discussion)
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Sometimes I want to become the character on my player board, living out their adventure and experiencing a dramatic story filled with excitement and suspense. Other times, I just want to move some wooden pieces across a plain board, while I am deep in thought, and a giant decision tree that’s unfolding further with every turn fills my mind. Sometim…
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To kick off the Autumn of Blood, in which they discuss pre-Scream 1990s slashers, Tim and Brennan drill into the 1996 Brian Yuzna joint THE DENTIST! Love the Podcast? Leave us a review! Follow Brennan on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Tim on Letterboxd Support Alternate Ending and check out our member perks, including voting for the film…
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Beyond the Breach: Understanding the JLR Cyber-Attack & UK's Cyber-Security Battle
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The recent cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover severely disrupted production, impacting 34,000 UK employees and its extensive global supply chain. The UK Government, via the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is actively supporting JLR and engaging daily with the company. This incident highlights a growing national challenge, with 40% of UK compa…
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"The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra (ep. 218)
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Deepak Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, exploring the transformative power of aligning with universal principles to achieve true fulfillment in a world often driven by external measures of success. We examine the Law of Pure Potentiality, revealing how tapping into our infinite creative potential th…
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Cricket's Future: Free-to-Air, The Hundred, & Participation Debate
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This episode explores the impact of free-to-air broadcasting on cricket participation. The Hundred attracts new, younger audiences and funding, but faces criticism for alienating traditional fans and crowding the calendar. While free-to-air events like the 2005 Ashes and 2019 World Cup significantly boost participation, especially for women and gir…
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The Steps by Wendelin Van Draanen (Suspense Mystery)
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Send us a text The Steps by Wendelin Van Draanen Ruby misses her best friend, Sterling. They haven't been able to communicate in anyway for a long time. And why? It isn't because they drifted apart, or had a fight, no, it is because of their Dads. Their dads are in the middle of an epic family feud and Ruby and Sterling, who are cousins, are just c…
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The sun had just begun its slow climb over the horizon, casting molten gold across the waves. In the harbour of Puri, the scent of salt and spices mingled as the Sadhabas prepared for the season’s voyage. Families murmured blessings, drums echoed from the shore, and the rhythm of the sea promised both peril and fortune. Odisha’s maritime heritage w…
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UK Steel in Crisis: Liberty Speciality Steels Liquidation & Government's Path Forward
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This episode details the High Court's compulsory winding-up order against Liberty Speciality Steels, leading to its liquidation. The UK government affirms its support for affected workers and communities, with the Official Receiver now managing operations to stabilise the business. We explore why the government didn't intervene sooner, contrasting …
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Pavement Parking Ban UK: Enhancing Pedestrian Safety & Accessibility for All
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Pavement parking in England is a critical issue, where vehicles obstruct footways, endangering vulnerable pedestrians like disabled people, parents, and those with sight loss. While London and Scotland have clear bans, England faces inconsistent rules. There's a strong call for a default national prohibition with local exceptions to clarify laws an…
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The New York Times' Best Movies of the Century
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Everybody loves to argue about a list, which is why this week's episode finds Brennan, Cameron, and Andrew digging into the recent list of the 100 best movies of the 21st Century published by The New York Times. What films made us mad? What films mad us happy? What's conspicuously missing? Check out the episode for the team's answers to these quest…
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Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
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Interacting with people from different generations has been shown to accelerate students’ social skills, improve literacy, and provide valuable lessons about history and culture. However, many students have limited opportunities to engage with older generations. And when these interactions do happen, they often remain one-sided or surface-level. In…
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Diabetes in Sport: Tackling Stigma, Building Inclusion & Unlocking Athlete Potential
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Physical activity is a powerful tool for managing diabetes and preventing serious health complications. However, there are significant barriers faced by people with diabetes, especially young athletes, including stigma, misunderstanding, and a lack of support from coaches, schools, and sporting bodies. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for …
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"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk (ep. 217)
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, unraveling the profound ways trauma shapes our bodies, minds, and lives, and the path to reclaiming wholeness. We explore how trauma’s physical imprint—stored in the nervous system—mirrors modern struggles with stress and disconnection, revealing the hidden toll of…
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Baby Allergy Guidance Review: Preventing Allergies in Infants
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A proposed Bill seeks to review allergy guidance for feeding and weaning babies in the UK. Spearheaded by Becky Gittins, an allergy sufferer herself, the Bill addresses the increasing rates of allergic diseases in the UK. It highlights that current NHS guidance on introducing allergy-triggering foods, such as peanuts and eggs, may be outdated compa…
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Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim (Contemporary)
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Send us a text Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim Wen and her best friend, Henry, have a plan. A plan to help get them out of their everyday lives. Because being immigrants to the country of Australia - not the easiest thing in the world. Especially when you have a father who is resentful of the fact that things didn't work out as he thought they would,…
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