Best Nether Podcasts (2025)

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We Have A Technical 570: The Nether Regions of Synth Funk 58:49

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6d ago58:49

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Fresh off her performance at Terminus Festival, we're happy to present our interview with Mari Kattman on this week's episode of We Have A Technical. Her new record Year Of The Katt is a statement of arrival of Kattman as a solo artist and producer after having heard her in collaborative capacities for years, and she talks with us extensively about…

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We Have A Technical 571: Hot Sandwiches 1:16:07

1d ago1:16:07

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The second of our interviews stemming from Terminus is here, with rising synthpop/EBM act Sleek Teeth joining us. The band's use of harmonies, threading of the needle between pop and aggression, and flair for the uncanny and occluded have made them one of the new bands we're most impressed by these days, and they were happy to speak with us about a…

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Ep. 5—Jimmie Tarantino Part 1: When Frank Sinatra and Mickey Cohen Invested in His Hollywood Nite Life Magazine 32:16

19h ago32:16

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This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast introduces listeners to Jimmie Tarantino, a man described as a "louse, a blowhard, a barely literate, anti-Communist shake-down artist." The episode delves into Tarantino's early life in East Orange, New Jersey, and his eventual move to Hollywood where he became a peripheral member of Frank Sin…

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EP141 - Every Pilot Is Creative Somehow: Tim Lien from Banjo to CNC 59:31

18h ago59:31

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When Tim "Banjo Pilot" Lien's CFI's wife called his sectional chart maps "ugly," he didn't get mad - he got creative. The result? MyAeroGlass - stunning aviation art that actually makes spouses happy (imagine that!). It also is tech-enabled to show us the current weather, because we love VFR green. Tim joins the crew to explore why midlife pilots a…

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Sean Korsgaard is Battleborn! (Geek Gab, Episod 396!) 1:23:03

1d ago1:23:03

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Sean CW Korsgaard is launching a new magazine of fantastic fiction: Battleborn!https://igg.me/at/battlebornmagBy Geek Gab

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EP140 - Information Whiskey: Leg Day, Dutch Rolls, and Answering Machines 1:02:02

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Welcome to another Information Whiskey post-maintenance flight where apparently we need more whiskey. Ben's out here doing multi-engine training in a Beechcraft Duchess and discovering that single-engine work is basically "leg day" for pilots. Meanwhile, Brian's back in the air after a month-long hiatus (because life gets in the way when you're a m…

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Fantastic Four! (Geek Gab, Episode 395!) 1:25:31

9d ago1:25:31

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RIP Ozzy and the Hulkster! o7We review FANTASTIC FOUR!By Geek Gab

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Golf, Gaza and skinny men on drugs 50:24

12d ago50:24

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Tickets for our 18th birthday live show are on sale now! thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations. 🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness o…

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We Have A Technical 569: Terminus 2025 Recap 1:49:52

13d ago1:49:52

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Our favourite time of the year's come and gone with Terminus: Modulation in the books. Four days, thirty-one acts, and a goodly amount of beer later, we're here to break down all of the festivities which took place this past weekend in Calgary. Pleasant surprises, hot prospects, and the odd swing and a miss, you'll get the blow by blow details on t…

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Bonus Ep. 5—Call It FRISCO Part Two—Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict 26:04

15d ago26:04

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In "Call It FRISCO, Part 2," host Knox Bronson defends his podcast's name, "The Secret History of Frisco," against objections from hither and thither, including the Reddit San Francisco group. Historical figures like Emperor Norton and madam Sally Stanford each make an appearance, showcasing their differing views on the term "Frisco." "Colorful cha…

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EP139 - MOSAIC for All Pilots: Ted Read 700 Pages So You Don't Have To 1:21:40

15d ago1:21:40

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The aviation world just got flipped upside down! At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the FAA dropped the MOSAIC bomb—the biggest shake-up to general aviation since 2004. Sport pilots can now fly aircraft with stall speeds up to 59 knots, and now have access to four-seat aircraft. But this isn't just about sport pilots—MOSAIC fundamentally reshapes the …

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Catalytic Comics! (Geek Gab, Episode 394!) 1:20:14

16d ago1:20:14

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Special Guest: Catalytic Comics! Sci Fi Action!https://catalyticcomics.com/https://www.x.com/CatalyticComicsBy Geek Gab

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We Have a Commentary: Flesh Field, "Viral Extinction" 1:05:24

17d ago1:05:24

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On the occasion influential 1999 debut "Viral Extinction" being remastered, we're happy to welcome back Flesh Field's Ian Ross to the podcast to discuss the record in its entirety with us. We're touching on how the record reflected Ian's influences but also pointed towards a new vision for dark electro, how limitations in gear both hindered and hel…

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Bonus Ep. 4—FRISCO NOIR With Rachel Walther—The Maltese Falcon No.1 (1931) & No.2 (1941) and Dark Passage (1947) 47:38

20d ago47:38

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In this episode, the first of a series, Knox Bronson, host of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast, welcomes Rachel Walther, a film noir expert and author, to discuss the genre's connection to San Francisco. Walther, who writes for the Film Noir Foundation's "Noir City" magazine and has a forthcoming book on "Dog Day Afternoon," highlights San Fr…

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We Have A Technical 568: Baguettes of Spaghetti 1:20:12

21d ago1:20:12

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It's a "Born To Runner Up" themed episode this week, as we're each picking five of our second favourite records by specific artists. From underrated comebacks to idiosyncratic personal faves, we had a lot of fun making cases for each of these. We're also chiming in on the new NIN track from the forthcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack.…

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Slipping on ICE 33:12

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalis…

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More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine at Midlife 31:46

21d ago31:46

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Resources: American Migraine Foundation American Migraine Foundation: Why Don't We Use the Terms "migraines," "migraine headaches" and "migraineur"? Canadian Headache Society In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Claire Sandoe, MD, MSc, neurologist, educator, and American Migraine Foundation board member, for a discus…

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EP138 - Cargo Pants Season and $70 Friends: CFII Nathan Ballard Answers Feedback (Ted Live from Oshkosh) 58:43

22d ago58:43

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The crew tackles listener Zach R's dilemma about "feeding our souls and starving our wallets" when it comes to aviation passion. Ted broadcasts live from under his airplane wing at Oshkosh (complete with random interruptions from Captain Jeff and the APG crew), while Ben, Brian, and special guest Nathan Ballard brainstorm creative ways to make flyi…

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Ep. 4—The Story of Johnny Ochsner, The Rich Kid Romeo, and the Lovesick Stowaways 45:47

23d ago45:47

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The episode chronicles the romantic life of Johnny Ochsner, a young Oakland oil heir whose escapades in the 1940s became international news. Marguerite Faye Human and Teresa Briston, separately stowawayed across the Pacific in pursuit of Johnny, driven by dreams of marriage. The story involves underage sex, a high-seas burglary, and the interventio…

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SuperGab! (Geek Gab, Episode 393!) 1:23:31

23d ago1:23:31

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Superman Review Show!By Geek Gab

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Intellectual Cats WILL Run The World 43:26

26d ago43:26

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to com…

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We Have A Technical 567: Never Make Eye Contact 1:22:21

27d ago1:22:21

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This week's two albums format has us discussing two records separated by a number of years but both abutting upon dark electro even as both artists work to define their own separate aesthetic: Moral Cleansing, the first full-length from TBM producer SARIN, and Contempt, the debut of Tom Shear's Assemblage 23. We're also talking the Pixel Grip/Travi…

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EP137 - OG Chris Returns! Taking Aviation Breaks Without Guilt 1:01:31

29d ago1:01:31

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After a year-long aviation hiatus, the legend himself returns! Chris Moran, the original midlife pilot who started it all, is back in the cockpit and spilling the raw truth about what happens when life pulls you away from flying. In this emotional reunion episode, Chris delivers the reality check every pilot needs to hear: "I want this to be a joy …

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John C. Wright! (Geek Gab, Episode 392!) 1:14:07

30d ago1:14:07

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Interview with Grandmaster of Science Fiction John C. Wright!By Geek Gab

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Palestine Inaction 44:51

1M ago44:51

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and that warm fuzzy feeling that you’re funding nonsense: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes). 🗺️ Palestin…

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We Have A Technical 566: My Boo 1:09:11

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As is our custom when there's a new record from industrial legends Laibach, we're taking to the podcast to discuss it rather than simply knocking out a review. A deeply collaborative record between Slovenian and Iranian musicians, Alamut is a record steeped in history and which draws together diverse strands of Laibach's own musical past and future…

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EP136 - Information Whiskey: The Tool in the Plane is Us 59:28

1M ago59:28

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In this Information Whiskey session, Ben achieves peak midlife status by straining his back loading golf clubs into his airplane, proving that "we are the joke." Meanwhile, Brian gets voice recognized at an FBO after some night flying adventure, and Ted successfully converts his partner from "scrambling for handholds" to enjoying turbulence on flig…

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Brian Niemeier's NETHEREAL Returns! (Geek Gab, Episode 391!) 1:41:21

1M ago1:41:21

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Brian Niemeier's first novel, NETHEREAL, with a new special edition!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-editionBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Episode 3—When Sally Stanford Kicked Humphrey Bogart Out Of Her Flagship Pleasure Palace At 1144 Pine Street In 1941 43:29

1M ago43:29

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This bonus episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast delves into the scandalous lives intertwined with San Francisco's notorious madam, Sally Stanford. Born Mabel Busby in 1903, Stanford's early life of poverty and a wrongful imprisonment for cashing stolen checks fueled her determination to achieve financial independence. By 21, she opened…

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We Have a Technical 565: Undead King Of Cartoons 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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In a wide-ranging open topic conversation, we discuss our thoughts about the purpose, value, and reception of negative music reviews in Our Thing. What's the line between constructive criticism and a hatchet job? Why write them or, conversely, avoid writing them? All that and plenty of questions in between await on the latest episode of We Have A T…

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BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money 42:51

1M ago42:51

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive merch, and the unmatched pleasure of elite-tier status: thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josie Long and Josh Gondelman for a turbulent episode stacked with big beautiful bills, endless Norwegian funds and outrageously rich pets. Produced by Ch…

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EP135 - Dehydrated to Perfection with Erica Gilbert 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

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Time for a heat dome intervention. Weather expert and certified mensch/CFII/CSIP Erica Gilbert returns to explain why we're all flying around in "the most expensive tin can you could sit in" and why Brian's brilliant idea of turning a boneyard 152 into a backyard sauna might actually be profitable. Learn why high temperatures make us all like moms …

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Christopher DiNote! (Geek Gab, Episode 390!) 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

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Author and editor Christopher DiNote joins the gab!https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QPTWCMVBy Geek Gab

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We Have a Commentary: Cold Cave, "Cherish the Light Years" 41:43

2M ago41:43

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For this month's Patreon-supported bonus podcast, we're talking about the second LP from Wes Eisold's post-punk/synthpop act Cold Cave. A record that has taken on more emotional resonance as it (and we!) have aged, so there's gonna be a lot of talk about feelings, not to mention Cold Cave's unique place in the transition from the landfill post-punk…

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We Have a Technical 564: Get It Together 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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We have a classic two albums episode for you this week folks, including the last decidedly industrial-related work from German act The Galan Pixs, plus the experimentation of latter-era Portion Control with their SEEDEP3. We're also looking ahead at some records set to be released in the back half of 2025.…

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EP134 - CAF Adventures, Heat Domes, and Shredded Tubes 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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The crew welcomes Dev Cannon, who exemplifies the CAF mission by going from aviation newcomer to Music City Wing Commander in just a few years, leading 70 volunteers in preserving warbird history. Dev explains how the CAF's 19,000 international members keep aviation heritage alive through everything from flyovers at memorial services to introducing…

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Too Much News - Bonus Edition 36:08

2M ago36:08

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There has been so much news lately that we've had to hold back on some killer stories, so here they are - from Matcha chaos, to Jeff Bezos's wedding to female religious leaders. Andy is with: Tiff Stevenson, Hari Kondabolu, Felicity Ward, Neil Delamere, Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and James Nokise. Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner 🎧 Support…

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Ep. 3—The Secret Life of Bob Patterson, The Charming Ex-Con Who Terrrorized High Society With His Column, "Freddie Francisco Observes" In The 1940s 43:28

2M ago43:28

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The Secret Life of Freddie Francisco: A Rogue's Rise and Fall This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" delves into the captivating, often scandalous, life of Bob Patterson, a writer of prodigious talent and even more prodigious roguishness. Under the pen name Freddie Francisco, Patterson became Northern California's most powerful newspaper co…

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Author J.M. Anjewierden! (Geek Gab, Episode 389!) 1:15:31

2M ago1:15:31

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J.M. Anjewierden, author of THE BLACK CHRONICLES, joins us this week to talk about science fiction!By Geek Gab

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A Smarter Approach to Pelvic and Hormonal Health with Jenna Perkins 35:25

2M ago35:25

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In this episode, Jenna Perkins, RN, WHNP-BC, a board-certified women’s health and gender-related nurse practitioner and founder of DiscovHER Health joins us for a discussion about the importance understanding of pelvic health, which includes both urinary, bladder and gynecological issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause, the growing r…

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We Have a Technical 563: Khan and Hammer 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

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We're catching up with a whole slew of news and live show business off the top of this episode as your regularly scheduled ID:UD programming resumes, and we're returning to the ever-popular Pick Five format. From powernoise to goth rock we're each picking some especially long tracks and talking about how that length has shaped our impressions of th…

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EP133 - Ice Bags in Your Nether Regions: Remote Field Breakdown Survival Guide 57:47

2M ago57:47

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The guys tackle the inevitable reality of breaking down away from home - and yeah, "you did it to yourself by choosing to take on flying in midlife." They get real about emergency prep: "have a leatherman, have zip ties, have tape" and for the love of all that's holy, "cash is options, cash is flexibility." Brian drops wisdom about proactive mainte…

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Iran bans puppies, and other stories from the Middle East 45:56

2M ago45:56

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus episodes, exclusive videos, and the smug self-righteousness of a Team Bugle subscription at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Tom Ballard to untangle a world that's somehow too serious and too stupid—often at the same time. 🔥 Top Story: Iran & Israel — tensions escalate, miss…

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Bonus Episode No. 2—Interview with Paul Drexler, Author of "Notorious San Francisco: True Tales of Crime, Passion, and Murder" 52:39

2M ago52:39

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In this episode, I talk to author and historian Paul Drexler about the crime and vice rooted in the very birth of San Francisco and their evolution and influence in the city for the next hundred years. People and groups discussed in the episode include the Sydney Ducks, the Hounds, the San Francisco Police Department, Donna Fine, Sally Stanford, Bo…

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Pinkerton's Ghosts! (Geek Gab, Episode 388!) 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Ben Wheeler returns to the Geek Gab! We're going to talk about Mission: Impossible, his new "Throne of Hades" kickstarter, and whatever else comes up!Pinkerton's Ghosts: Throne of Hades Animatic!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superversiveradio/pinkertons-ghosts-throne-of-hades-animatic/description…

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We Have a Technical 562: To The Left 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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The passing of legendary Nitzer Ebb frontman Douglas J. McCarthy is the only thing we could talk about on this week's podcast. Forgive us if this episode is a bit more scattered than usual; news of McCarthy's passing came out less than an hour before our recording, but we wanted to at least get some of our thoughts about his work and legacy out, as…

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Musk Mess Masked by Massive Madman 50:38

2M ago50:38

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive videos, and a smug sense of global awareness at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere for a global sweep of chaos, climate, and confused birds. 🇺🇸 In the United States, Elon Musk continues to make noise, and riots bring yet another wave of existential…

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EP132 - Information Whiskey: Smart Charts and Fish Finders 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Ben raves about Garmin Smart Charts as a potential ForeFlight killer, while the gang shares their biggest radio pet peeves - from the dreaded "with you" to "fish finder." Brian explains why his ignition wires "date back to when Jimi Hendrix was an unknown rising guitarist," and they dive into listener feedback about check ride prep (spoiler: don't …

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We Have a Technical 561: A Place on Earth 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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On this week's episode of We Have a Technical, Alex is joined by Chris Hewitt of Terminus Festival to discuss the history of our favourite annual gathering of bands and fans of Our Thing, as well as the logistics of putting on a big event, the finer points of arranging a line-up, and what acts we're most excited for in this year's fest! It's a grea…

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The Honey Badger Bugle 48:05

2M ago48:05

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🎧 Support The Bugle! Get bonus shows, exclusive video episodes, and smug warmth at thebuglepodcast.com This week, Andy Zaltzman leads an international panel of Buglers through the chaos of politics, wildlife, and billionaire bromances—with a special focus on honey badgers, New Zealand’s political drama, and the heartbreaking (or not?) Musk/Trump sp…