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The Story

The Times

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One remarkable story, told in depth, daily. Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional ...
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Our Way Home

Kevin Lee MacKay

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🎧 hilove.one | Our way Home 🇨🇦 The Podcast Welcome to hilove.one, a space for real stories, quiet reflection, and the art of being human. Each episode invites you to slow down — to listen, to feel, and to remember what it means to walk this life together. Through poetry, voice, and conversation, we explore love, loss, time, and the beauty of simply being. This isn’t about self-help. It’s about being seen, hearing your own heart, and finding our way home — one moment, one breath, one story at ...
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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Dwell

CiRCE Podcast Network

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Psalm 37:3 says "trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." In this new podcast for moms from the CiRCE Podcast Network, Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern will explore what it means to dwell in our homes—that place where God has called us to do good. They will discuss dwelling with others in relationship, dwelling in wisdom as we seek to educate our children, and dwelling at home such that we create a place where our families will flourish. Episodes ...
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Savor

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?
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Words to live by and die for. Life Sentences provides a pathway to greater knowledge and drive for inquiry through multiple wells of literature: fiction, poetry film, non-fiction, and speeches. Through Life Sentences, people are more engaged, edified, and hungry to read more. Hosted by Quintin Pastrana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Travel through time, space, soul, and the transformative art of alchemy — alongside life coaching, self-care, humanity, psychology, spirituality, and the curious edges of philosophy, technology, and frequency. 🌌✨ Expect poetry, flashes of humor, cognitive cartwheels, and sass as we wander into otherworldly curiosities (yes, even astrology) and occasional time travel. Sometimes we’ll meet intriguing guests from all walks of life. All hosted by Maya Dargan — a Psych Grad, Cosmic Jester, and Ge ...
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Lifeworlds

Alexa Firmenich

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A podcast series that explores how to orient your life around nature. We discover the mindsets, skills and actions that are required to partner wisely with other forms of life and engage in acts of brilliant restoration. Join me on this intimate journey into the eyes and minds of other species; learn how our guests are living in deep relationship with ecologies; be electrified by expanding your field of reality, and let these stories spark your reconnection to nature’s multiverse. By restori ...
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Each week, beloved father-daughter duo Danny and Dani Dyer invite listeners into their world, offering a candid glimpse of life in the Dyer family. The podcast serves as a perfect opportunity for the pair to reconnect, sharing recent experiences and uncovering surprising revelations about each other along the way. Danny, known for his penchant for the peculiar, regales listeners with his thoughts and theories on everything from UFOs to time travel. To add an element of surprise, they introdu ...
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Windrush Stories

Prison Radio Association

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Windrush Stories is a collection of full-length interviews from members of 'the Windrush Generation'.People who became known as the Windrush Generation began arriving in the UK from the Caribbean nations in the 1940s. They travelled to embark on a new life helping rebuild the 'Mother Country' during the post-war period.This generation, and their children and grandchildren, have significantly influenced British society through sport, politics, art, poetry, literature, language, food, and most ...
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The Wandering Book Collector

Michelle Jana Chan

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The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan airs regular conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. The podcast has welcomed Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, such as Bernardine Evaristo, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Karen Joy Fowler, Carla Power and Maaza Mengiste. The choice of writers is representative of the world around us, naturally. https:/ ...
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The Cambridge Writing Retreat Podcast features interviews with writers who share their thoughts on what inspires them, how they write, and the ups and downs of a writing life. In our first series, 30 Poets, we present a different poem each day - read by the poet themselves - for 30 days throughout June 2020. The Cambridge Writing Retreat is a beautiful space for writers to progress their work and be inspired. We welcome people at all stages of their creative journey and our goal is to nurtur ...
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I have started my journey to Himalayas, Exploring the culture, weather, life style and facing the harsh winters as they approach. I would be sharing my experiences and daily life hurdles along with the people, culture and lifestyle here in Himalayas. Now the poetry has always been a part of me, so I would express my feelings as I face them daily. So its not just about the might Himalayas, its also about the feelings it generates from love to breakups, the highs and the lows, from birth to de ...
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Transgender School

Bridget Sampson

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An honest, eye-opening, mother-daughter conversation that’s different than most. Join Jackie as she shares her journey to fully becoming the woman she was always meant to be, and hear from her mom Bridget about the mistakes she made, the things she got right, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Together, Jackie and Bridget will discuss current events, welcome guests, and share actions you can take to support trans people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Open Mic Diary

Indra Adelle

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Open Mic Diary is a freestyle, unscripted, non traditional podcast. This is a safe space for me to freely and authentically share whatever is on my mind about what I am learning in my healing journey and various parts of my life- past and present. Each episode will embrace authenticity, vulnerability, my truth, and will be minimally edited. It will very much feel like you're listening in on a diary entry and occasionally I will share actual diary entries from my personal diary. This is also ...
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Hello, my name is Marieke Hardy and I’m Going To Die. But that’s ok, because so are you. And so is everybody you know, including - and trust me, I’m as conflicted about this as you are - your dog. It’s confronting, especially in the brutal world we’re all doing our best to survive, but I believe there’s something important about this universal experience we’re all having together that worth interrogating. Join me as I speak to a variety of interesting, beautiful, imperfect humans (who are de ...
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Be There in Five

Kate Kennedy

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Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, "come for t ...
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“Good fences make good neighbors...” If, as a reader, this is one line you do remember, then the poet Robert Frost would have fulfilled his purpose. The highest goal of a poet, he claimed, was to “lodge a few poems where they would be hard to get rid of...” Unforgettable lines and indelible memories are connected with our encounters with America's best-loved and most popular poet. His wonderful pictures of rural life and the deeply philosophical insights they offer remain with us long after ...
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Deliberate Motherhood Podcast

Brittany and Tiffany

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Join us on a journey to conquer the chaos of big family life and embrace the joy of intentional motherhood! Dive into the Deliberate Motherhood podcast, where we share our best tips and tricks to help you live each day with less stress and overwhelm. Discover practical strategies, lots of laughter, heartfelt stories, and uplifting advice specifically tailored to mommas of many. Tune in and unlock the secrets to finding balance, fostering faith, and cherishing little moments. It's time to rec ...
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First published in 1919 under his pseudonym Clive Hamilton, Spirits in Bondage, is also the first published book by the notorious novelist C.S. Lewis. This early piece of work represents Lewis’ youth, as it was written at a time when the author had just returned from his military service in the First World War. In addition it differentiates itself from his other works, not just in terms of style, but also in themes due to his agnostic stand at the time. Written in the form of poetry, the pie ...
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On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author. Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. B…
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We can always wax poetic about food, but we’re not the only ones. As a cold-weather treat, we’re offering up a dramatic reading and discussion of Robert Frost’s poem ‘After Apple-Picking’. Read the poem here: https://poets.org/poem/after-apple-picking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This episode explores listening as a form of courage and clarity—an active practice that shapes how we understand the world and ourselves. From Zeno’s simple reminder that we have “two ears and one mouth” to Epictetus’s deeper lesson on assent, we learn that true listening isn’t passive reception but deliberate attention. It invites empathy, reveal…
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This week on Live and Let Dyers, it’s a cosy catch-up between Jo and Little Dan while Danny’s away. The pair kick things off with a quick recap of Jo and Danny’s recent episode, before getting stuck into some festive fun — including opening a batch of surprise eggs… one of which makes Jo very happy indeed 👀🎁 There’s a bit of gameplay thrown in, ple…
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. When James Coney's son Charlie missed milestone after milestone, he knew something wasn't right. It would take 12 years before one phone call would change their lives. They learned that, not only was the…
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This holiday story will only be available for a limited time on Litreading, but will always be available on our holiday story podcast, Season's Readings. First published in 1905, “The Boy with the Box” is a gentle Christmas story about childhood pride, unexpected generosity, and the quiet ways kindness reshapes a heart. It captures a winter world o…
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Does the thought of teaching a foreign language in your homeschool intimidate you? Join us as Laura Councell gives us tips, ideas, and resources for learning with your children, using familiar books translated into another language and adding just a few phrases at a time. You will be inspired to wade in at the shallow end and give it a try. Hosted …
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in April. Recreational use of the Class B drug ketamine doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police. This podcast was brought to you thanks to t…
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🇨🇦 Season 2 Trailer | Our Way Home First Episode: Vèra Comes Home airs January 7, 2026 Season 2 of Our Way Home begins in the places we actually live — kitchens, quiet rooms, long days, unfinished conversations, and the moment we finally set everything down. This season is about staying human in a world that’s changing fast. About poetry as a way t…
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You probably don't need reminding how much of a mess our prisons are at the moment - run-down, overcrowded and sometimes with a revolving door for prisoners who reoffend. One of the charities supported by this year’s Times and Sunday Times Christmas appeal is Switchback, who’ve had great success at helping ex-offenders to ‘go straight’ when they le…
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This week, Kate reflects on 2025 for feeling depleting yet not defining, exhausting and sometimes forgettable; a year of endless micro-trends, political chaos, and moment sludge that somehow left very little to hold onto. Fun! She dives into "viral death cycle" and why nothing sticks anymore, explores the three stages of aging out of culture, explo…
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In this emotionally resonant end of year episode, we take a deep dive into some of most iconic figures we lost in 2025. From the beloved British actress Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for her incredible performance as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, to the pioneering primatologist, Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research at Gombe Str…
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It's the weekend before Christmas and millions of people around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas. For many, it's feels like he's always been there, but where exactly did he come from? Turns out, it's been a pretty wild ride for Old Saint Nick, one that involves prostitution in the 3rd century, pagan winter feasting, an…
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Married mother of two Kristin Cabot speaks for the first time about being caught on a kisscam embracing her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert. The video went viral as people wrongly suspected adultery between a tech CEO and his head of HR, drawing online mockery, abuse and threats. In a Times exclusive, our chief US reporter Josie Ens…
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead last Sunday. His son has been charged with their murder. It’s seen an outpouring of emotion from Hollywood and across the world, but one person’s response was less than complimentary: Donald Trump. So what does the President’s latest incursion into Hollywood politics mean for the mo…
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Adam Skolnick earned his writing chops as a travel and adventure sports journalist for the New York Times, ESPN, the BBC and Lonely Planet. It taught him the vital skills of getting the words out immediately, and writing fast. He was the ghostwriter for David Goggins' memoirs 'Can't Hurt Me' and 'Never Finished'. Also published 'One Breath', about …
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This week, MI6 and the UK military issued a stark warning: Britain is already on the front line against Russia. And Moscow’s tactics – from drone warfare to cyber attacks and sowing disinformation – are growing more sophisticated and aggressive. But is the UK taking the threat seriously enough? A former British army general explains what conflict w…
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You've heard it dozens of times, so why not once more. Here's a Visit from St. Nicholas, was it penned by Clement Moore? We are expanding our universe of short story podcasts on our new podcast channel, Short StoryVerses. Listen to some of Don's new, original short stories on the "New Tales Told" podcast. Look it up on your favorite podcast player.…
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This episode brings haiku and Stoicism into conversation, showing how both traditions teach us to savor fleeting moments while also meeting life with energy and purpose. Bashō’s delicate images remind us to slow down and truly see the world, while Seneca urges us to “hold every hour in your grasp.” And in a surprising twist, modern research reveals…
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Thousands of resident doctors are going on strike today despite a flu outbreak which is already putting hospitals under pressure. The NHS says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” in the run up to Christmas, so will the health service be able to cope? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.…
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This story is only available here during the holidays, but can be heard year-round at Season's Readings, a part of Short Storyverses at shortstoryverses.com On Christmas Day in the Morning is a story about family—not as it is imagined, but as it is lived—and the gifts that arrive without wrapping. It was written with music already echoing between i…
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Australia is still reeling after Sunday’s terror attack on a Chanukkah event at Bondi Beach. At least 15 people were killed, in addition to one of the gunmen. We hear from a crime reporter who was at the scene just minutes after the massacre unfolded and ask, could the government have done more to prevent the attack? This podcast was brought to you…
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While this is primarily a story for children, Christmas is the perfect time to explore our inner child and share that spirit with today’s kids. This story originally appeared on my Readastorus podcast. Being a scarecrow is a hard enough job in the best of times, but when winter comes, it can be miserable. Yet, for one scarecrow, a frosty Christmas …
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19-year-old Edward Cornes was found dead in a hotel room, just two days after he arrived at university. A post-mortem found large amounts of GHB, commonly known as the ‘date-rape’ drug in his system. Cornes had spent his final few hours in the company of two men in their fifties, but police concluded his death was not suspicious. His mother has acc…
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This week, Kate welcomes back Sarah Chapelle (Taylor Swift Style) to discuss the first two episodes of Disney+'s The End of an Era docuseries. They dissect the emotional weight of episodes 1 and 2; from the devastating Vienna terror plot and Southport attack to Taylor's leadership style, bonus day generosity, and the physical toll of performing and…
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