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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, ...
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Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing nature of the stories within the Bible are often prohibitive to our engagement and learning. How can we make sense of the Scriptures. We believe that Story / Symbol / Spirit is a helpful framework to beg ...
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Athletico Mince

Bob Mortimer & Andy Dawson

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Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson's podcast - brass hands, blue drink and more. It's not really about football, d'you know what I mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

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First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
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The Homegrown Faith Podcast invites you to join father and son, Tim and Elliot, on a simple and honest journey of faith, curiosity, and connection. Each month, they experiment with a different Christian spiritual practice, sharing their experiences and conversations as they learn and grow together.
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WikiListen

Victor Varnado

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Explore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN as they read articles aloud and provide light commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kingdom Roots

Kingdom Roots

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The Kingdom Roots Podcast with Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett facilitates conversations about how the Kingdom took root 'then' and how it takes root 'now.' Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The B ...
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Bill Nye is on a mission to change the world — one voicemail at a time. Bill and science writer Corey S. Powell take your burning questions and put them to the world's leading experts on just about every topic in the universe. Should you stop eating cheeseburgers to combat climate change? Could alien life be swimming inside the moons of Jupiter and Saturn? Does your pet parakeet learn to sing the way that you learned to speak? Bill, Corey, and their special guests will answer those questions ...
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Put Your Books Down

Natalie Sanderson & Angela Bingham

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Natalie Sanderson and Angela Bingham invite you to take a break from your week and enjoy some meditation...pop culture meditation. We know you're smart, we get it. But right now it's time to take deep breath...and put your books down. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @putyourbooksdown.
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Ey up duck, it’s us Jo and Sparky ”off the radio” and ironically, we are now off the radio... But there is a way we can still spend our mornings together. Welcome to our brand new podcast. All the family-friendly stuff you’d expect from our radio show, but here in our very own weekly podcast. Jo and Sparky ”Off the radio” Subscribe now.
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The Plodcast

Our Media

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BBC Countryfile Magazine brings you The Plodcast - a weekly escape to the British countryside with fascinating guests and the wonders of the great outdoors. Enjoy a new escape into the countryside every Tuesday and wind down with our Sound Escapes on a Friday. Find out more about us at www.countryfile.com/podcast Subscribe to the print version of BBC Countryfile Magazine at https://www.buysubscriptions.com/print/bbc-countryfile-magazine-subscription
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Comedy Appeteasers

Scott Edwards

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I took the Bonus shows from my main podcast: Standup Comedy "Your Host & MC' and started this second podcast. It is for listeners that want quick comedy bits on their Fridays to start their weekend. All shows are jokes, stories, and comedy bits by the Famous...and not so famous. Listen to a few and Enjoy!
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What do you look for when choosing a pet bird? Find out what to look for from the experts! In these pet podcasts our host and guests discuss choosing a bird to fit your lifestyle, compare pet stores and breeders, and talk about how to keep your bird happy and healthy. Other topics include species of birds, your bird's habitat and which are the best foods to feed your little feathered friend! Find out what common household dangers you need to know about, as well as how to train your pet bird ...
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All about care of birds and parrots Birds are very social and generally live in large flocks in the wild. As the bird’s owner, you are essentially his or her flock mate, so the bird’s cage should be placed in an area in your home where there is a lot of activity. Cages should not be placed in the kitchen because of potential risk to the bird from cooking fumes and flames on the stove. Teflon pans should never be used around birds, as the toxic chemicals they release into the air when they ar ...
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The Last Archive

Pushkin Industries

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The Last Archive​ is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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Bird Curious

Penny & Jo Sarchet

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London sisters Penny and Jo Sarchet chat about birds. Each episode celebrates a species, exploring what makes it special and where to see it, as well as delving into the science, history and culture of birdwatching in the UK and around the world. With music by Chris Warrington and artwork by Elizabeth Querstret.
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Local

Alastair Humphreys

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Do you yearn to connect with wildness and natural beauty more often? Could your neighbourhood become a source of wonder and discovery and change the way you see the world? Have you ever felt the call of adventure, only to realise that sometimes the most remarkable journeys unfold close to home? After years of challenging expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year exploring the small map around his own home. Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of ...
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We're on hampsted heath. A light shower has covered the trees in raindrops, and parakeets. As they gossip to pass the time before they're free to fly once more. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded and in…
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From parakeet attacks to strip club surprises and horny neighbors named Joan, Nat & Angela deep dive into Michael Keaton’s breakout in Mr. Mom, dissecting 80s gender roles, pastel power blazers, ice cream cone pins 🍦, and vacuum cleaner vendettas 😤🧼💨. They unpack why housework = hot, how the film low-key changed culture, and why empathy (and Leanne…
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Natalie & Angela spill the cosmic tea on psychics, mediums, Sylvia Browne’s savage one-liners, Teresa Caputo’s spiritual hair, and whether your 3-legged dog is secretly haunting Trader Joe’s 🐶🥒🍷 #PutYourBooksDown #ComedyPodcast #PsychicsArePeopleToo #MediumMadness #PodcastLOL #SylviaBrowne #TeresaCaputo #SpiritualHair #GirlsNightPodcast #ViralPodca…
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This week we're at the Global Bird Fair, held every summer on the edge of Rutland Water in the tiny county of Rutland. Plodcast host Fergus met two of the people behind the incredible Merlin app which you can use to help you identify birdsong. Alli Smith and Ian Davies from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology on the podcast stage at Birdfair to hear how…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Happy Monday! Maybe it's a happier Monday than usual because it's back-to-school week! Hoooooray! We've got another fun FREE episode for you, thanks to this week's sponsor, The Hockley Arts Club. Check them out here: https://thehockleyartsclub.com/ In this weeks episode, People are sharing their worst car journeys from hell after Sparky's breakdown…
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Send us a text Jamie Alcroft, a renowned stand-up comic and philanthropist, has made significant strides in raising awareness about organ donorship through his personal journey and heartfelt initiatives. After receiving a life-saving heart transplant, he authored "The Tin Man Diaries," which not only chronicles his transformative experience but als…
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Soothed by the gentle lapping of water, you pause by a quiet lake. It's a hot day, but you find refuge sheltered under the rustling willow trees. Moorhen families drift by as the lively fish swim beneath. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Send us a text Here is a terrific interview for TV with comedy team "Mack & Jamie". It starts off with a funny bit from their TV Show "Comedy Break" from back in the 80's...then a interesting interview that I know you will enjoy. Best Comedy Team of the 80's & 90's. Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podca…
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Angela & Nat go full poetry slam on movie night, trading savage & silly 5-7-5 clues from Pretty Woman to Attack of the Killer Tomatoes—guess along & LOL till your syllables run out! #HaikuChallenge #MovieTrivia #ComedyPodcast #PutYourBooksDown #AngelaAndNat #ViralPodcast #AttackOfTheKillerTomatoes #PrettyWoman #Showgirls #DallasBuyersClub #Benjamin…
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An extremely special edition of the Plodcast this week as we head to Knepp Wildlands in Sussex to look for storks and listen for turtle doves in the company of Isabella Tree. Isabella and her husband Charlie Burrell have transformed their former dairy farm into one of the best examples of rewilding in Europe – and it's a magical place to explore. P…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Welcome to Monday and another episode of Jo & Sparky Off the Radio This episode is brought to you by the Beeston Social! Eat, Drink, Play! Click the link to find out all the amazing things on offer. https://thebeestonsocial.com/ On this episode... Jo's mum has beef with Channel 4. We may have peaked when asking the question, "What's the worst thing…
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Send us a text Great standup comedy show Starring Mark Schiff, from New York, and comic Daily Pike, and closing the show...Jay Leno. What makes this extra special, all these comedy sets appeared on various TV shows. All very funny, and all these acts were regulars at my comedy clubs....Loads of Laughs! Be sure check out my NEW video podcast: Tag Te…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they trace the winding flow of faith through four generations of their family. From stories of provision, protection, grief, and mystical light, they explore what gets passed on, what gets left behind, and what slowly begins to grow in new soil. Along the way, Elliot interviews Tim about his parents’ and …
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In this unique edition of the Parrot Stars Podcast, Alexis takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, where she and her mom Joyce, joined the One Earth Conservation Pilgrimage. Imagine witnessing wild parrots in their natural paradise, an absolute dream for any bird lover! Here’s the exciting part: you can be part of th…
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Angela & Nat dive into David Fincher's 90s mind-melter The Game, Michael Douglas's bun hiatus, creepy clown dolls, and the bird-feeder gift that didn't ruin a life 🙃🐦💥 #PutYourBooksDown #PYBD #TheGameMovie #DavidFincher #90sThrillers #MichaelDouglas #SeanPenn #NoBuns #MindBlown #WeDoNotCare #PodcastComedy #ViralPodcast #BirdFeederDrama #NamasteNotC…
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The Plodcast team of Fergus, Hannah, Jack and Lewis embark on a 15-mile hike around the Gower Peninsular in South Wales as part of a Mighty Hike organised by the cancer care charity Macmillan. The team explore the coast path, chat to fellow hikers and enjoy some rare wildlife encounters along the way. Have a listen to their charming adventure, and …
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Happy Monday, Ducks! Let's start the week with some more laughs together. In this episode, Sparky takes a pop at Amazon! Jo has been giving the Patreon episodes away for free! (WITHOUT the Titan of Tightness knowing) And Pasties in a nightclub.... All will be explained. This episode is sponsored by Penny Lane! Who offer a great selection of food, d…
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Send us a text Tom Dreesen, with a remarkable 55-year career in stand-up comedy, has established himself as a seasoned comic whose work continues to resonate from the 1980s to today. After being in the first Black/White comedy team in the 60's (Tom & Tim) and opening for Sammy Davis Jr., Tom is best known for his extensive tours as Frank Sinatra’s …
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Take time out to sit by a chicken pen and listen to the gentle gossip of the hens – plus a pair of ducks - as they go about their daily business. Meanwhile, wood pigeons, wrens, goldfinches and others pass comment from the surrounding trees. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax …
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Hosted by John McCambridge and (occasionally) Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and …
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Send us a text Argus Hamilton, a veteran stand-up comedian with more than four decades of experience, is widely revered for his sharp wit and insightful social commentary. As a linchpin of the iconic Comedy Store in Hollywood, he has crafted a style that blends political and societal issues with humor, often drawing from his Oklahoma roots and keen…
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This week we're heading out into the boglands of North Wales with writer and gardener Alys Fowler. Alys has a passion for these wild wetlands so host Fergus followed her into one of the strangest and most beautiful landscapes the Plodcast has ever visited. Join them for a journey into another world. Alys's book, Peatlands: A Journey Between Land an…
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The world's greatest suzerain-vassal treaty. Again. Featuring The Name of God (most quoted verse in the Bible!) and radiant Moses. Hosted by John McCambridge and (usually) Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and bett…
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Happy Monday! Jo's back talking about that chicken sandwich that you get on Jet 2 flights again and has a proposal they can hardly refuse??? Sparky has a new pet, but just for the summer, and what is the best Gig blag ever? Someone has done a belter at an Oasis gig. We have a brand new Sponsor! Thanks so much to the Blind Rabbit Bar & Grill for sup…
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Send us a text This weeks standup comedy show feature three headliners and recently recorded sets. First a short but funny bit by Tony Camin, then several minutes of material by American Indian Comic Marc Yaffee, and the fun show closes with New York native Mark Schiff. His set recorded at a special Jewish fundraiser, and at the end he shares reall…
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Following the South West Coast Path through North Cornwall, you chance upon the ruins of Wheal Coates tin mine at the cliff's edge. Below, the sea seethes and surges, a wall of salty sounds rising up and through the mine's towering engine house. Any stray cobwebs you may have had hanging around are blown clean away. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Nat & Ange spiral into the wild Netflix doc on the Balloon Boy hoax: helium, hands, hoaxes, angry dads, and attic naps 🍿👀 #BalloonBoy #NetflixTrainwreck #PodcastComedy #PutYourBooksDown #TrueCrimeLOL #PopCulturePodcast Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Monsters haunt the myths and legends of almost every culture in the world. Take a walk along the Dorset coast with Nicholas Jubber looking for the footprints of ancient monsters, to explore why humans have felt the need to invent frightening beasts and beings to scare us from the shadows. Kevin Parr is your Plodcast host this week. Nicholas's book,…
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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…
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Happy Monday Ducks! Its an exciting week for the podcast. Because this is the week you can get more Jo & Sparky in your life as we launch our new Patreon additional episodes. Here's the link if you want to know more: patreon.com/JoandSparky We will continue to offer our free Monday episode across all podcast platforms. On this weeks episode, How go…
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Send us a text Bruce Baum is a dynamic stand-up comic, filmmaker, and musician celebrated for his high-energy performances and distinctive comedic material. Known for creating the memorable character Babyman and achieving success with projects like "Marty Feldman Eyes" and appearances on The Simpsons, Bruce has cemented his place as a versatile ent…
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It is late morning, the sun is high and the heat brings out butterflies, bees and, as your ear becomes attuned, grasshoppers fizzing and buzzing in the meadows. You lie down letting the sounds wash over you as you realise you can hear no human sounds at all. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside t…
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