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This American Life

This American Life

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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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Wisecrack

Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts

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He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opene ...
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Plot Queens

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Welcome to Plot Queens with hosts Sarah and Alicia. We are here to bring you the plot and our review and opinions on our favorite books. Which ones are awesome and you should immediately add to your TBR. Which ones suck and aren't worth the hype, and maybe even some that you suggest to us! Anyway you spin it, we are bringing you the plot!
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Family Plot

Family Plot Podcast

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An odd dad and his 11 year old daughter exploring the strange and unusual in a peculiar world. Discussions will be kept PG-13. Hosted by Dean Boese and Krysta Williams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.
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Plot Twist, Please

Susannah, Beth and Cass

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Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTub ...
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Ever had a moment you weren’t sure you’d survive—or one so awkward you wished the earth would swallow you whole? I’m Krystal, cancer survivor, chaos navigator, and laugh-finder in life’s messiest moments. On Plot Twist: Still Alive, I share raw, hilarious, and heartfelt stories with incredible guests as we navigate cancer, grief, abuse, cringeworthy choices, and more—finding purpose and humor along the way. Because what doesn’t kill you makes you f***ing hilarious.
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Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings f ...
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Our worst fears come true... on the home front. An ordinary woman is swept up into an extraordinary plot against America, by Russian domestic terrorists. She's overheard key details of the plot, but does not speak Russian... until she undergoes an experimental procedure, and becomes America's unlikely best chance against enemies hiding in plain sight.
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Part book club, part English class, Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books everyone talks about, from classics you should have read in high school to the modern hits everyone's buzzing about. In each episode, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky tell you everything you need to know about a must-read book, including its plot, what it feels like to read, why it’s important, and the key takeaways you can use at your next dinner party.
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The Plot With A Twist

Burning Hallows Productions

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Roe and Allorah are two vivacious bibliomaniacs of the feminine variety who love nothing more than a good book, a great cocktail, and chatting all literary things savvy, smutty and sassy in the fantasy, romance, YA, and thriller genre. The content of our bookish podcasts cover everything from genres, tropes, book reviews, book events, author interviews, weekly cocktail recipes and more!
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I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media

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Trouble sleeping? You could count sheep, or let I Can’t Sleep do the heavy yawning for you. Host Benjamin Boster reads slow-paced, fact-filled content on science, history, and everyday oddities with zero plot twists and even less urgency. It’s calm. It’s consistent. And yes, you might accidentally learn something. So get comfy, press play, and let your brain wander off without you.
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It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before! On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales. Every episode is rated on a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, so you can choose your level of spookiness! A multi award-winning storytelling podcast, this Parent's Choice Gold Winner features stori ...
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We Got Goosebumps!

Polymedia Network

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This podcast offers plot summaries, recaps, and commentary on RL Stine's Goosebumps! series one book at a time. Episodes release every other Monday in a seasonal format. Each new season will make way for ten more books to be recapped and examined. Join Dylan and Travis, two horror fans with strong nostalgia for the series, go on a journey of experiencing every Goosebumps! novel!
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Communist Plot

Phoebe & Elizabeth

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A couple of goths talking about cemeteries, among other things. Using our 2020 Middle Tennessee Cemetery Reviews as a starting point, we'll be delving into the historical, psychological, and cultural aspects of graveyards, any adjacent topics we might wander into, and, inevitably, class politics.
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The Costume Plot

Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu

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A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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The Urbanist Agenda

Not Just Bikes

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A podcast by the creator of the popular YouTube channel Not Just Bikes, The Urbanist Agenda is an exploration of the latest topics in urban planning and urban mobility from your favourite urbanist YouTubers. Each month we'll put another important topic on the agenda and pull back the curtain to discover how online urbanists plot and scheme to make cities work better for everyone.
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Resonant Beats

Resonant Beats

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Join your GM Dre as he tries to shape a story around our players; Sheryl, Vir, Ben and Steven who each play a character from some shows, other media or even creating their own characters for the story! Be ready for some hilarity, great story building and all the possible plot holes that will have to be filled later!
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Instead of seeing criticism as an indication of not liking something, Professor Julian Wamble invites listeners of Critical Magic Theory to explore the things about the characters, plot points, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter broadly that have always given them pause or made them smile without knowing why. It is in this navigation of the positive and the negative aspects of a world that we find true magic.
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The Novel Tea

Neha & Shruti

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Welcome to The Novel Tea, where your favorite English class meets your neighborhood book club. Join us as we go beyond the traditional classics, exploring books from diverse authors and backgrounds. Each episode, we'll talk about a book through different themes, analyzing characters, plot, and writing styles, to determine: does it stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Judgment Awaits

Ari Urban and Pager Dashen

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Join Ari and Pager as they read Judgmental, the Undertale-based fanfic they wrote together in middle school. Enjoy cringey 12-year-old humor, a very poor plot, and a somewhat understandable explanation of the story as it has come to be today. Email us your questions, comments, and theories at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter and read the episode transcripts at @j_awaitspodcast
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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

Rachel Maddow, MS NOW

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As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democrac ...
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Hyenas

Hyenas Podcast

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Welcome to the Hyenas Podcast....an outrageous, sometimes taboo, most definitely funny, off-script film club! Once a week we watch a movie and using the movie plot points as a gateway drug into our weird minds, deliver wacky, degenerate but occasionally genius commentary on how we see the world. Hyenas is hosted by Fred and Mitch. Subscribe so you never miss us.📧 [email protected]
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Hang out with us as we play games chapter by chapter and discover the story together as we discuss plot and theories for what's coming next. Like a book club but for games. Full spoilers ahead though so we encourage you to play along with us at home.
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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
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Join our opinionated group of friends on Sound Interrogations as we dive into offbeat music topics, from uncovering the best songs with plot twists to debating bands whose songs all sound the same. With laughter, curiosity, and a shared passion for music, each episode promises to entertain as we explore the music questions you never knew you had.
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Plot What Plot

Plot What Plot

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This is a show celebrating our shared love for Fandom. From the weird, the messy, and sometimes downright 'What in the actual fuck?'. Join us as we take a deep dive into smutty FanFics across some of your favorite books, tv shows, and movies!
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The Latecomers

Amity Armstrong

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Amity and Lemuel have seen a lot of things, but they have missed some major cultural plot points. The Latecomers is their recaps and reviews of the shows that have shaped entertainment and culture because when it comes to the good stuff - better late than never.
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This week, though we’re back with more of everyone’s least favorite recap “the Skinny,” we’re shaking things up and adding guests to the interview couch, and thank God because it’s cutting some of the tension between Whit and Mike Kane! We think it’s safe to say that there’s no one we’d rather hear from about Whitney’s life choices than Babs and Gl…
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Hello, and welcome to the first episode of the year. And to celebrate the rising of the new year much like the rising of the sun, we are watching the movie "Sunshine". On this episode, Richard has beef with names. Eric tells a space creepy pasta. And John sees problems for problems sake. So pull up you sunglasses. Apply the SPF 1000, and listen to …
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Send us a text ⚠️ Warning: Dark humor, cancer, Sexual content, 18+ It’s alive… it’s alive… again. Plot Twist: Still Alive resurrects Krystal’s cancer journey with FRANKENTITTIES: Part 2 . A terrifying, chaotic, and hilariously unfiltered sequel. What was meant to be a simple revision exploded into a full-blown breast cancer nightmare. Major surgeri…
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We’re officially closing the book on 2025 📚✨ In this year-end wrap-up episode, we’re breaking down everything we read — the five-star favorites, the disappointing hype trains, the books that emotionally ruined us, and the characters who are still living rent-free in our heads. Grab a drink, pull up your TBR, and let’s debrief 2025 together. 📚 Spoil…
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Plot Queens! This week, Alicia takes the reins as we journey into the captivating world of Credence by Penelope Douglas, a book that has thoroughly enchanted her. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the plot, the depth of the characters, and the unique themes that set this story apart. With Sarah pro…
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Our annual year-in-review show where we cover things past, things present and things future. We discuss the year as a whole, what we've learned and how we managed to cope as well as discovering the fact that we are all about Found Family and we enjoy our listeners who reach out to ask if they can join us for dinner! A feel good end of year wrap up …
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Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, Maverick and Nick delve into the 1983 film WarGames, exploring its themes of technology, youth, and the ethical implications of automation. They analyze the protagonist, David, and the antagonist, WOPR, discussing how the film reflects on the dangers of techn…
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In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews author Luke Richardson, who shares insights into his writing process, the influence of travel on his thrillers, and the importance of creating immersive settings. Luke discusses the balance between storytelling and setting, the significance of reader engagement, and his marketing strategies…
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Merry Christmas and welcome to the Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Movie Extravaganza on the Costume Plot! We hope you have had a safe and happy holiday season, and thank you for your patience as we dealt with our busy lives. Please join us in breaking down the costumes in two Netflix Christmas classics, The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christma…
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Join us as we divulge our most anticipated book releases for 2026, month by month. We discuss a variety of upcoming titles across different genres and offer our thoughts on each one. In this special episode, we also share our favorite cocktail recipes and holiday drink plans. As we reflect on the past year, we want to thank each and every one of ou…
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Deer season is wrapping up and we're already looking forward to next year on the Killer Food Plots podcast with host Mike Avery, his son James and KFP's Rich Chrzan. The guys discuss how to improve results on Mike and James' lease property plots. The conversation includes soil quality, the size of the plots, the best seed blends...and more. They al…
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In the first episode of Critical Magic Theory in 2026, Professor Julian Wamble steps away from the six-part Albus Dumbledore arc for a rant/rave on Ariana and Aberforth Dumbledore—two characters whose stories expose the wizarding world’s obsession with secrecy. Prof revisits Ariana’s childhood attack by Muggle boys and argues it reveals how ignoran…
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Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia as we explore the surprisingly cozy history of Cheez-It. This peaceful bedtime reading blends gentle facts and simple storytelling to help quiet a restless mind and guide you toward sleep as Benjamin calmly reads about how Cheez-It came to be, how they’re made, and why …
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Jeff and Rebecca gather around the hearth to discuss Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel about girlhood, family, ambition, and what it means to live a good life. They talk about why Alcott was reluctant to write a “girls’ book,” Little Women's unique combination of moral instruction and domestic realism, and how the March sisters each model a differe…
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Welcome to episode 76 of What Was That Called Again? with Thomas and Will. This week’s episode features three films that nearly breaks Will, you'll hear why, and one of them embarrasses him so deeply he wanted to quit the show. Our creative segment rewrites history for the better. Enjoy. Featured movies: THE LODGER (1927) THE PHANTOM FIEND (1932) M…
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Unwind with calm bedtime reading created to support sleep and ease insomnia as we explore the sombrero together. This calm bedtime reading offers a gentle, steady rhythm that helps quiet racing thoughts, inviting sleep while providing comfort for insomnia and restless nights as Benjamin takes a peaceful, educational look at the sombrero, sharing it…
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The tiny thing that unravels your world. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Ira talks to Chris Benderev, whose high school years were completely upended by an impromptu thing his teacher said. (8 minutes) Act One: For Producer Lilly Sullivan, there’s one story about her parents that defines ho…
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Today on Judgment Awaits: Grape is an irresponsible adult, Ash gives up, and S is a maniac. Email us your questions, comments, and theories at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter and Bluesky and read the episode transcripts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@j_awaitspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@j-awaitspodcast⁠…
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Show Notes We’re going back to Pixar this week with some four legged ants and their plight in A Bug’s Life. Sometimes you have to believe something for it to be true - whether it’s that circus bugs are warriors or that many little guys can rise up against a few big guys. Recommendations: The Conjuring Last Rites Next up: Tarzan (1999) Email us at l…
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Welcome to our pre-show before our episode 76 recording. Thomas’s audio is kind of off but it isn’t too terrible. Thomas and Will talk about a few movies, Thomas talks about his new found appreciation for premier league football, Will shares a story of his childhood experience playing soccer, and we get the thrilling conclusion to whether or not Wi…
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about the 1980 film Airplane!, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, unhurried storytelling. This calm bedtime reading helps quiet the mind at night, offering a peaceful way to relax into sleep if insomnia or restless nights tend to keep you awake, while Benjamin softly explores the backgr…
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There’s a lot to look back on this season - what hasn’t Whit done (besides lose weight)? She’s ridden a bike, traveled cross country, promoted her No BS (still unclear what that stands for) campaign and much, much more! She’s even found love with Lennie! Season 2 was certainly a season to remember, so all that’s left to do now is look back on it wi…
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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This peaceful bedtime reading blends calm facts and soothing rhythm to help your mind slow down for sleep, even on nights shaped by insomnia. Tonight’s episode explores the history, cultural roots, and basic structure of lacrosse, offering something…
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Rebecca and Jeff talk through their methods for reading more and getting more out of reading, from defining what “better” looks like for you to making room for reading by letting go of other habits. They dig into when to push through, when to quit a book, how to choose books outside the algorithm, and how small shifts in attention can enrich your r…
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This special compilation brings together ten staff favorites that question everything we think we know about reality. From the dark corridors of DARPA where future technology is born to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica where Admiral Byrd allegedly encountered an advanced civilization, the official narrative often crumbles under scrutiny. We anal…
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This week we are comparing a Christmas classic and it's beloved remake - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & Miracle on 34th Street (1994) ----- The Movies: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Directed by George Seaton Written by George Seaton & Valentine Davies iMDb Rating: 7.9 Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Directed by Les Mayfield Written by John Hughes Ba…
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Welcome to episode 75 of What Was That Called Again? with Thomas and Will. In this week’s installment, Thomas tells Will about three films that don’t seem to really have a lot in common and Will also struggles to remember the titles which Thomas just told him. That’s kind of normal though. We end with a creative segment involving a transportation b…
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Relax with a calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia, offering a peaceful bedtime reading that creates space for rest and comfort at the end of the day. In this episode, Benjamin explores the idea of home through a simple, educational reading that lets you learn something new while slowly unwinding, using a steady, soothing…
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The one animal we can’t seem to live without, even when we really, really want to. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription Prologue: At the announcement of New York City’s inaugural rat czar, we meet Darneice Foster, who despises the rats outside her apartment. And host Ira Glass introduces two special co-hos…
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In our final episode of 2025, we talk about what our reading lives were like this year, and discuss our stand-out reads through superlatives. Listen in to hear the best page-turners, best characters, and most unexpected reads we encountered this year, to name a few! Books Mentioned The Margot Affair by Sanae Lemoine Diary of a Void by Emi Yogi The …
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Welcome back to another episode of Plot Queens! This week, your hosts dive into the captivating universe of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a thrilling series by Matt Dinniman that has captured Sarah's heart. Join us as Sarah shares her deep appreciation for the narrative, characters, and immersive world-building that make this series a standout in the dunge…
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Welcome to the pre-show to episode 75, which will be of course available Monday. In this one, Will and Thomas talk for a while about music, we go from I See Stars being a bad band to possibly the official band of the show, and Will tells us about how he may or may not have discovered the murder of his neighbors thanks to amazon delivering his packa…
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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Boxing Day, designed for sleep and anyone facing insomnia after busy holidays. Relax with a calm bedtime reading that supports sleep, gently easing insomnia as the history and traditions unfold, all in one peaceful flow. In this episode, Benjamin explores the origins of Boxing Day, its connection to Saint…
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A bit shorter episode this week, the perfect size for that jaunt over the river and through the woods to see grandma...or to run to the store and fight Tobey Macguire for that last dented can of jellied cranberry sauce. This week we ask the question is Santa a cryptid? We tell a brief tale of his origin, mention that Saint Nicholas is somehow both …
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We look back on the season that was and rank the books from worst to best, name our favorite 3 covers from the season, and we watch the TV episode of The Barking Ghost to see if it can help the story at all! Send us a text Email [email protected] BlueSky: Trav, Dylan Music: Briz, Artwork: Brother Bodhi Join the Polymedia Subreddit, r…
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Another month, another holiday office party for the Keyblade Wielders of the Order of the Silversand where Billy the Rock Small Child asks for a Christmas story. With surprise guest stars and also Tensei from the Bard Rock Network, I guess. Find that Tensei fella here: https://bsky.app/profile/tensei.bardrockcafe.com Join Dre(He/Him/They/Them), Vir…
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Drew learns just how much Christmas (and World War II) is in this piece of Communist propaganda. Show notes Poster ‘Tis the season for Ace of Base Philip Van Doren Stern’s short story, The Greatest Gift (PDF) You can watch the movie in color if you want It’s a Wonderful Life is a commie plot Trailer for Disney’s Victory Through Air Power Beverly Hi…
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