Best Peter Bacon Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Power of Call Tracking: Insights from Peter Bacon 14:24

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In this episode of The Field Guide, host Peter Wilson sits down with Peter Bacon of CallTrackingMetrics (CTM), to dive deep into the tools, technology, and strategy behind modern call tracking, and why it remains one of the most important components of lead attribution for small and local businesses. This episode is a must-listen for agencies, mark…

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Richard Wagner 30:18

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Undoubtedly a pioneer in his field, Wagner made music that continues to inspire composers today. But his personal views make it difficult to separate the art from the artist. Unfortunately for our panellists - Peter Rethinasamy, Laura Smyth and Rachel Fairburn - they have no choice but to decide: evil or genius. Additional material: Eve Delaney and…

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2025 Wrap Up Show: Predictions, Top Conspiracy & Pop Culture Moments, Personal Highs & Lows, Best & Worst Films, Celeb Deaths! 1:28:42

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https://youtu.be/JYYlCC7hpZ8

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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot. 15:38

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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…

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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer 30:31

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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …

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Francis Bacon 32:58

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Francis Bacon was a pioneer in his field, whose deeply moving art sold for millions. But his private life reveals a coldness that will make it difficult for Jess Fostekew, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Eshaan Akbar to decide: evil or genius? Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina RiggsResearcher: Christina RiggsSound Editor: Kate MacProduction Coord…

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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles. 17:37

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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…

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Lady Frances Berkeley/Amy Stallings: Bacon’s Rebellion, Colonial Virginia, and First-person Historical Interpretation 31:18

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In this episode of Historically Thinking, we begin not with a historian’s voice, but with the voice of a seventeenth-century woman. Lady Frances Culpeper Berkeley—born in England, twice widowed, and married in 1670 to Sir William Berkeley, governor of Virginia—speaks from the midst of crisis. Jamestown has burned. Nathaniel Bacon’s rebellion has fr…

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Transhumanist Elites Agenda: AI Gods, Dark Enlightenment & the New Occult World Order SWAPCAST! 2:08:09

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have an appearance I made on Jordan Ryan's "A Mind Body Mushroom" podcast that I know you'll want to hear: "Isaac Weishaupt joins Jordan Ryan to discuss technology, AI, and veteran wellness. They explore dark enlightenment, conspiracy theories, and gnosticism…

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Disclosure Day: Spielberg’s Aliens, MKULTRA, Kabbalah and the Alchemical Transformation of Man! BONUS 29:13

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3 options: $1 PROMO CODE "JAWS" expires 12/30/25 for VIP Section: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146177568?pr=true Apple premium- just mash button the Apple Podcast app On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the December BONUS episode for…

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2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber 24:00

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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function. Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEty…

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The Party's Interests Come First: Joseph Torigian on the Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping 29:42

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According to Chinese Communist official Xi Zhongxun, his first revolutionary act was an attempt to poison one of his school’s administrators when he was 14. He was faithful to the revolution, and the Chinese Communist Party, until his death at age 88 in 2002. In between those ages was a remarkable life. He fought Nationalists and Japanese. He was a…

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Mary Tudor 33:22

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‘Bloody Mary’ is most famous for burning hundreds of people at the stake for their religious beliefs. Sounding pretty evil so far. But she defied all of the odds against her to become queen, fight for what she believed in, and overcome a toxic childhood. Ria Lina, Pierre Novellie and Catherine Bohart must weigh up whether she was more evil or geniu…

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Westworld Exposed: The Illuminati’s Gnostic Blueprint for Transhuman Gods 56:34

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https://youtu.be/bAAhNmzvYd8

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'Pride and prejudice' before Jane Austen. Was Parson Brown a real person? Happy Panda. 15:24

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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different lin…

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Episode 304 -Emily Saul and her SSSRST 48:04

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Peter checks in from the medical tent as his voice continues to improve. Michael Goff and Erin Prather sound a little too happy to report on the Millinocket Marathon and Half. Emily Saul discusses her groundbreaking Soul Searching Solstice Run Specific Training. Plus, looking ahead to the St. Croix Scenic 50k, Kelly from North Carolina shares a per…

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The 'sheeple' incident, with Stefan Fatsis 25:27

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1141. We look at the controversy that caught Stefan Fatsis by surprise when he defined the word "sheeple" for Merriam-Webster, leading to public complaints. We also look at the origin and purpose of the obscure "Backward Index" invented by Webster's Third editor Philip Gove and how quickly Merriam added COVID-related words to the dictionary. Find S…

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Where Are Your Leads Really Going? The Biggest Leak Points Small Businesses Miss 12:57

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If your website should be generating leads but isn’t, this episode breaks down exactly why. Peter walks through the seven most common places small businesses lose leads, from missing call tracking to Google Business Profile mistakes, leaky websites, slow follow-up, poor lead nurture, mismanaged ad spend, and more. Make sure you download today’s epi…

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Poinsettia Man: Lindsay Schakenbach Regele on Joel Roberts Poinsett, Adventures, Diplomacy, Espionage, Trade, Self-Dealing, South Carolina, and the Paradoxes of American Patriotism 31:33

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The red flowered plant that shows up everywhere at this time of year–I saw a forest of them in Wegman’s this morning– is called in Mexico the cuetlaxochitl, or the noche buena; but Americans know it by as the namesake of man who introduced it to the United States: poinsettia. Yet Joel Roberts Poinsett was a more interesting organism than that plant…

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Serge Gainsbourg 33:04

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Was Serge Gainsbourg a cultural French icon, who pushed the boundaries of music and inspired generations of musicians? Or did he push his ‘artistic license’ into a frankly freaky place? Catherine Bohart, Ria Lina and Pierre Novellie debate his legacy in order to decide whether he was evil or genius. Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina Ri…

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Ariana Grande: MKULTRA Mind Control, Kabbalah Witchcraft & the Illuminati Victim Theory 1:14:57

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https://youtu.be/PMMI16bhqsQ (*Free feed video version goes up on my NEW YouTube Tuesday!) https://www.patreon.com/posts/145356684?pr=true (*Full Ariana episode, ad-free, 100s of bonus episodes) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're talking about the various conspiracy theories surrounding Ari…

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The rise of the 'hamster wheel.' The many names of Santa Claus. Unattractive turtles. 14:04

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1140. This week, we look at the difference between the modern phrase "hamster wheel" and the older "rat race," and why the former gained popularity. We also look at the similar concept of the hedonic treadmill. Then, we look at the many names for Santa Claus, including the Dutch "Sinter Klaas" and the German "Christkindlein." The Santa Claus segmen…

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Episode 303 - A Peter-less Podcast 50:12

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Peter is away recovering from throat surgery so Bryan takes the reins and talks at length with Internet Dan, Dan Adamietz, about their upcoming 50K race in January in St. Croix. Plus our website is back and better than ever thanks to the great web designer David Macklem! Please visit us at www.hwyrt.com.…

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An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.' 25:11

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1139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique boo…

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Plato's Letters: Ariel Helfer on the Political Challenges of the Philosophic Life 34:27

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The Greek philosopher Plato is famous for writing his teachings in the form of dialogues. But there are additionally a series of seven letters attributed to Plato. Over the centuries much ink has been spilt in arguments over their authenticity. My guest today argues that these letters are actually epistolary philosophical novel which are if nothing…

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Peter Stringfellow 39:08

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Peter Stringfellow birthed modern nightclubs and we have a lot of partying to thank him for. But do his questionable values, exploitation and personal hiccups make him more evil than genius? Josh Jones, Rachel Fairburn and Chantel Nash are live in Sheffield to find out. Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina RiggsResearcher: Christina Riggs…

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Why Brits eat biscuits and Americans eat cookies. Why brands keep nouning everything. Hamster alert. 17:46

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This week, in honor of National Cookie Day, we look at the vocabulary split between British and American English, including the differences between a cookie and a biscuit, and the two meanings of "pudding." Then, we look at anthimeria, the advertising trend of turning one part of speech into another, as in the slogan "Together makes progress." The …

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Occult World 1947 Part 2: The Majestic 12, Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons & MK-Ultra w/ Joel Thomas 1:54:56

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YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX-1krOBdpM On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we wrap up a special collaborative show unpacking the Occult World of 1947! Join Joel Thomas & Isaac Weishaupt on a special Swapcast Edition of Free The Rabbits that explores the occult ramifications o…

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Rob Drummond on languaging and our fluid speaking identities 18:36

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In this bonus conversation with Rob Drummond from back in June, he and I get into the fascinating concept of "languaging" — the idea that speaking is an active process we use to constantly shape and project our identities. Rob explains how our "speaking identities" are incredibly fluid, changing based on context, audience, and even the language we'…

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Vector: Robyn Arianrohd on the Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation 33:06

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On October 16, 1843, William Rowan Hamilton was taking a walk with his wife Helen. He was on his way to preside over a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy. As Hamilton came to Broome Bridge, over the Royal Canal, the solution to a vexing problem finally emerged in front of him. He was so excited, and perhaps so afraid that he might forget, that he p…

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Kim Philby 37:15

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Was Kim Philby the ultimate mastermind, who had governments eating out of the palm of his hand and could charm his way out of the hottest waters? Or do the deaths and suffering that occurred in his ideological quest put him on our blacklist? Glenn Moore, Susie McCabe and Daniel Foxx are here to find out as they debate: evil or genius. Additional ma…

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Diverse Minds Episode 11 - Jade and Jason Simon, Simcore Solutions 31:41

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Presenter(s): Bobby Small Guests: Jade Simon & Jason Simon I loved this story from day one. Jade Simon, a smart and driven tech nerd that happens to be a female and happens to be a person of color, pursuing her passion, a career in Dynamics 365. Her support system is anchored by her number one fan and husband, Jason. He left a career in automotive …

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The sinful fork (and other dinner-table surprises) 14:49

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1136. This week, we go full Thanksgiving, talking about the origin of butter knives, forks, and more. You'll love all the tidbits you can share with your family or friends during dinner. 🔗 Share your familect recording via Speakpipe, by calling 833-214-4475 (or via WhatsApp chat.) 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the new…

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Occult World 1947 Part 1: Roswell, Enoch, UFOs & The Cold War w/ Joel Thomas! 1:47:49

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**https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism is my new YouTube- subscribe for full 1947 interviews! On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we start a special collaborative show unpacking the Occult World of 1947! Joel Thomas from Free the Rabbits podcast joins me in discussing events that have changed …

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Episode 302 - Peter is no Wally Pip 29:05

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Peter is going under the knife to fix his voice! Bryan is nervous about finding a temporary cohost. Voice memos abound! Internet Dan needs your pictures for SAT STAT CHAT so send them in! Have a happy Thanksgiving!!!By Bryan Gould and Peter Villa

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Satoshi Nakamoto Theory: Epstein Files, Gavin Andresen, Bitcoin & the CIA! 34:32

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$1 Patreon sale! Promo Code “DRAMA” (expires Nov 30, 2025): https://www.patreon.com/cw/illuminatiwatcher On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we unpack a wild conspiracy theory about the possible identity of the founder of Bitcoin- Satoshi Nakamoto! It all started with an examination of Epstein Fil…

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Why print dictionaries still matter, with Peter Sokolowski 35:31

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1135. This week, we talk with Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, about the new print 12th Collegiate Dictionary. We look at why print still matters, how the dictionary used lookup data to decide which words to drop (least looked-up compounds), and the importance of serendipity when researching words in a physical book. Find Peter…

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67’s Dark Meaning: Skrilla’s Santería Gods & the Occult Chaos Behind a Viral Meme! 38:49

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$1 Patreon sale "DRAMA": https://www.patreon.com/cw/illuminatiwatcher On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re tracing ‘6–7’ from a Philly drill rapper named Skrilla, through Santería rituals, blood sacrifice, and an Orisha trickster god of the crossroads, all the way to Crowley, 777, John Dee’s …