Best Modern Foreign Language Podcasts (2025)

1
Michael Rosen on Hope, Happiness and Finding Joy in the Small Things (Part Two) 42:01

Play Pause

4h ago42:01

42:01

Michael Rosen has known – and given – great joy in his life. And he has suffered immense sorrow. Rosen is an author, poet and former children’s laureate, much-loved for his playful humour. He has written over 200 books, including the modern children’s classic, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. In recent years, he has become an eloquent voice on grief and…

1
Why Is There a Pooping Figurine in Some Nativity Scenes? 6:09

21h ago6:09

6:09

In Catalonia, there's a two-hundred-year-old tradition of including a figurine of a man pooping in the shadows of Nativity scenes. Learn about el caganer in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/pooping-man-catalan-nativity-scene.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for …

1
How Do Rice Cookers Work? 10:25

1d ago10:25

10:25

These small appliances help home cooks achieve excellent rice via two categories of technology: ingeniously simple physics, or incredibly complex algorithms. Learn about heat-sensitive switches and fuzzy logic in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/rice-cooker.htm/printable For more about the history of…

1
Michael Rosen on Hope, Happiness and Finding Joy in the Small Things (Part One) 34:17

2d ago34:17

34:17

Michael Rosen has known – and given – great joy in his life. And he has suffered immense sorrow. Rosen is an author, poet and former children’s laureate, much-loved for his playful humour. He has written over 200 books, including the modern children’s classic, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. In recent years, he has become an eloquent voice on grief and…

1
How Can Mudlarking Turn Trash Into Treasure? 10:13

3d ago10:13

10:13

Mudlarking means sifting through riverbank muck in hopes of finding lost or discarded historical artefacts. Learn how it works, especially in the River Thames, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/mudlarking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
How Do Walruses Work? 11:13

4d ago11:13

11:13

These arctic animals have complex social structures and may eat 6,000 clams in a single meal. Learn more walruses in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/walrus.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

1
Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part Two) 39:00

3d ago39:00

39:00

Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor and author, who became widely known for her writing on the challenges facing the NHS from the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then she has also written a book, The Story of a Heart which was awarded the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction which tells the profoundly moving story of a heart transp…

1
Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part One) 37:00

4d ago37:00

37:00

Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor and author, who became widely known for her writing on the challenges facing the NHS from the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then she has also written a book, The Story of a Heart which was awarded the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction which tells the profoundly moving story of a heart transp…

1
The Specialist | The Anonymous Altarpiece: Decoding a Renaissance Enigma, with Alex Bell 13:48

5d ago13:48

13:48

This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly dose of wonder. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On today’s episode, what happens when a work of art is so enigmatic that you think about it for 60 years? Alex Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Sotheby's UK and Old…

1
Brendan Smullen: How Ashtanga Yoga Evolves with Life, Parenthood & Community 57:30

6d ago57:30

57:30

Send us a text Brendan Smullen is a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher and co-owner of a yoga studio in Seattle, where he and his partner specialize in Ashtanga and progressive variants of this practice. With a rich background in both traditional and Rocket yoga, Brendan is known for fostering inclusive and community-driven yoga experiences. Through h…

1
Have We Finally Solved The Mystery of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring? With Andrew Graham-Dixon 49:00

7d ago49:00

49:00

Johannes Vermeer is one of the greatest painters in history, yet the man himself remains an enigma. But have we finally solved the mystery of one of his most famous paintings? On this episode we’re joined by Andrew Graham-Dixon, one of Britain’s best known art historians. In his new book Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, he sets out a radical reappra…

1
How Exercise Intensity Shapes Longevity, Heart Health, And Metabolic Resilience 53:48

8d ago53:48

53:48

Send us a text A minute that leaves you breathless can rival eight minutes of comfortable effort. That’s the eye-opening takeaway we unpack as we dive into fresh UK Biobank data showing how vigorous activity dramatically outperforms moderate and light movement for reducing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, diabetes, and even cancer risk. …

1
Everything Starts With Water 42:29

9d ago42:29

42:29

In today’s episode, in partnership with WaterAid, journalist and author Coco Khan speaks to Amaka Godfrey, WaterAid’s Executive Director of International Programmes. Amaka has spent more than 25 years working across the world in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector. She shares powerful stories of how clean water means children stay in school, h…

1
S22,E11: 12/15/25 (FINALE! Reverend Baron, Cheekface, Charlie Hilton, Nation of Language, Billie Marten, Tame Impala, Chinless Wonder, Morgan Nagler) 52:33

11d ago52:33

52:33

SEASON 22 FINALE! Season 22 Episode 11: December 15th, 2025 Again and Again - Reverend Baron Flies - Cheekface Content Baby - Cheekface Exorcise - Charlie Hilton Illusion of a Door - Charlie Hilton In Another Life - Nation of Language Inept Apollo - Nation of Language Crown - Billie Marten Swing - Billie Marten My Old Ways - Tame Impala Dracula - T…

1
Putin, The Soviet Union and The Rise of Russian Imperialism, with Mikhail Zygar (Part Two) 35:07

11d ago35:07

35:07

Mikhail Zygar is a renowned Russian dissident journalist living in exile in the USA. He was the founding editor-in-chief of independent news channel TV Rain in Russia. He publicly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and fled into exile days later. Despite persistent death threats, he continues to write fearlessly about his homeland. In …

1
Putin, The Soviet Union and The Rise of Russian Imperialism, with Mikhail Zygar (Part One) 33:54

12d ago33:54

33:54

Mikhail Zygar is a renowned Russian dissident journalist living in exile in the USA. He was the founding editor-in-chief of independent news channel TV Rain in Russia. He publicly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and fled into exile days later. Despite persistent death threats, he continues to write fearlessly about his homeland. In …

1
The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Jeremy Hunt 1:28:14

13d ago1:28:14

1:28:14

We’ve heard enough from the pessimists. Yes, these are hard times, but what investors, business owners and all of us need right now is not more despair about the economy, but a clear roadmap towards growth and prosperity. In October 2025, Jeremy Hunt came to the Intelligence Squared stage to share his vision of how we can achieve economic renewal. …

1
Angelica Govaert: How Meditation, Quantum Physics & Yoga Build a Thriving Online Career 1:15:35

13d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Angelica Govaert — aka Yogalebrity — a yoga teacher and digital entrepreneur with 40+ years of practice. She blends meditation, quantum physics, and business strategy to help yoga teachers thrive online. Angelica has created multiple successful courses, including a best-selling program on yoga assist…

1
Rory Stewart on Trump, Nationalism and The Value of Rural Life (Part Two) 34:29

14d ago34:29

34:29

Over the course of a decade in politics Rory Stewart saw how power really works and what forces drive our communities apart. He was a backbench MP, held several ministerial positions, and stood for prime minister – before being sacked from a Conservative Party that he had come to barely recognise. Now, well away from the political arena, he regular…

1
Coffee, AFib, And What The Science Says 35:04

14d ago35:04

35:04

Send us a text Coffee and heart rhythm don’t have to be enemies. We dig into a new randomized trial across the US, Canada, and Australia suggesting that caffeinated coffee may lower the risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation compared with abstaining, then connect the dots with real-world monitoring, ablation strategy, and day-to-day choices that inf…

1
Rory Stewart on Trump, Nationalism and The Value of Rural Life (Part One) 35:19

16d ago35:19

35:19

Over the course of a decade in politics Rory Stewart saw how power really works and what forces drive our communities apart. He was a backbench MP, held several ministerial positions, and stood for prime minister – before being sacked from a Conservative Party that he had come to barely recognise. Now, well away from the political arena, he regular…

1
What Happens When Your Immune System Turns on You? 12:25

17d ago12:25

12:25

Your adaptive immune system remembers specific germs and fights them really effectively -- but it can sometimes make mistakes and attack your own healthy cells. Learn how the adaptive immune system works (and how it can go wrong) in this episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Is Alex Karp the Philosopher of Silicon Valley? With Michael Steinberger 51:13

17d ago51:13

51:13

Who does our data belong to? In this episode, Carl Miller speaks to NYT magazine journalist and author Michael Steinberger about Alex Karp, Palantir and the rise of the surveillance state. Founded in 2003, Palantir is widely regarded as the most interesting company in Silicon Valley – as well as its most controversial. It aided the US government in…

1
How Can Slime Mold Think Without a Brain? 8:14

18d ago8:14

8:14

Slime molds are collectives of single-celled organisms that don't have neurons, much less brains, but they can move, solve mazes, and remember where food is located. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/slime-mold-facts.htm See omn…

1
The Courage to Lead, with Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Part Two) 35:17

19d ago35:17

35:17

Sanna Marin is a trailblazer in modern politics. When she became Prime Minister of Finland in 2019, she made history: at 34 she was the youngest ever leader of her country and the youngest leader in the world at the time. As Prime Minister she confronted significant challenges. She led Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, helped the country navig…

1
What's the Difference Between Cougars, Pumas, and Mountain Lions? 7:09

21d ago7:09

7:09

Although there can be small differences, all of these are local names for the same species of cat, Puma concolor. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/cougar-vs-mountain-lion.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
The Courage to Lead, with Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Part One) 34:25

21d ago34:25

34:25

Sanna Marin is a trailblazer in modern politics. When she became Prime Minister of Finland in 2019, she made history: at 34 she was the youngest ever leader of her country and the youngest leader in the world at the time. As Prime Minister she confronted significant challenges. She led Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, helped the country navig…

1
Who Named the Americas? 7:43

21d ago7:43

7:43

In the early 1500s, a sailor by the name of Amerigo Vespucci published lurid pamphlets about his travels to a distant continent. Learn how a pair of mapmakers regretted naming that continent after him in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/amerigo-vespucci.htm See omnystudio.com/li…

1
The Delicate Balance Between Oxidative Stress And Antioxidants 52:25

22d ago52:25

52:25

Send us a text Most wellness advice tries to stamp out oxidative stress. We make a different case: the right dose of stress is the signal that builds resilience. From the first snowfall chat to a deep dive on electrons, mitochondria, and energy flow, we walk through how redox balance—reduction and oxidation—is the unseen driver of better fitness, m…

1
Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part Two) 37:41

23d ago37:41

37:41

In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. In November 2025, Andrew Ross Sorkin, acclaimed New York Times columnist and author, came to Intelligence Squared to reveal the lessons of the 1929 financial crash and ho…

1
Steve Burgess: Exploring Past Lives, Reincarnation & the Power of Hypnotic Trance 51:17

23d ago51:17

51:17

Send us a text Steve Burgess is a renowned hypnotherapist specializing in past life regression. With 33 years of experience, Steve has facilitated over 15,000 sessions and conducts workshops around the globe, including in the UK, Norway, Canada, and the US. He brings a unique blend of therapeutic and spiritual approaches to hypnotherapy, gaining de…

1
S22,E10: 12/01/25 (XMAS! Fran Alexandre, Marissa Nadler, Hidden Cameras, Remington Super 60, Bleachers, Pelts, Yearning, Daniel Zott, Freedom Fry, Dean & Britta, Holly Macve, Sy Mann, Trapp Family Singers ... 54:45

25d ago54:45

54:45

SPECIAL "CHRISTMAS MUSIC 2025" EPISODE! Season 22 Episode 10 Christmas Everywhere - Fran Alexandre All Love Must Die - Marissa Nadler The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - The Hidden Cameras A Folksy Christmas Song - Remington Super 60 Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call - Bleachers Merry Christmas from North California - Pelts I Just Wanna Hold You…

1
Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part One) 38:58

25d ago38:58

38:58

In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. In November 2025, Andrew Ross Sorkin, acclaimed New York Times columnist and author, came to Intelligence Squared to reveal the lessons of the 1929 financial crash and ho…