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Nate DiMeo

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the memory palace

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Tall tales from Reddit are just the starting point for these popular hour-long reaction videos. Host Shayne Topp delights and disgusts his couch of guests (various Smosh cast members) with a themed collection of posts from Reddit, prompting hilarious commentary. “Reddit Stories” is posted every Saturday, and delves into personal anecdotes of friendship, romance, revenge, and beyond.

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The Lets Read Podcast

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The Lets Read Podcast centers around narrating True Scary Experiences from real people, just like yourself. Ranging from creepy stalkers to paranormal encounters with the other side. My goal is to lull you into beautiful nightmares. This Podcast updates every Tuesday at 12pm EST! Catch all the new stories, Mon & Thursday at 7pm EST on my YouTube channel, Lets Read!

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Sleep With Me

Silver Sleeper Productions LLC

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Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more boring until you fall to sleep. So get in bed, press play, close your eyes, and drift off into dreamland.

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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and strea ...

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Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow

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Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, I will read an old story in the public domain. So lie down, settle into your pillow, close your eyes, and let me read you a bedtime story to help you sleep. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Hosted on Ac ...

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Lives Less Ordinary

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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...

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Sold a Story

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Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don’t know about the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. In Sold a Story, Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea.

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Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Sharon Handy

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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.

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LitReading - Classic Short Stories

Don McDonald

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Litreading brings classic short stories to life—expertly narrated with care, clarity, and just enough character to keep things lively. From Poe to Twain, Wolfe to Hemingway, each episode features a complete tale designed for immersive, thoughtful listening in a few minutes to an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stats + Stories

The Stats + Stories Team

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Statistics need Stories to give them meaning. Stories need Statistics to give them credibility. Every Thursday John Bailer & Rosemary Pennington get together with a new, interesting guest to bring you the Statistics behind the Stories and the Stories behind the Statistics.

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The Stinging Fly Podcast

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Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.

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What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.

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Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!

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Eleanor & Alasdair Read That

Eleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-King

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Two red-headed comedians revisit classic kids’ books. Will our childhood treasures stand the test of time? Or will we be forced to make fun of them on a podcast?

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Hugos There Podcast

Hugos There Podcast

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Reading the Hugo winners, one guest at a time.

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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

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Exploration: Dreamland

Exploration: Dreamland

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Interesting stories of science and science fiction read in a calming voice for nighttime, naptime, or drivetime.

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Read Japanese Literature

Alison Fincher

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A podcast about Japanese literature and some of its best works New episodes more-or-less monthly

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Stories from Among the Stars

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Welcome to Stories From Among the Stars, a podcast run by Macmillan Audio employees where we serialize top science fiction and fantasy audiobooks with bold characters, daring adventures, and smart, compelling stories! In our current season, we’re serializing T. Kingfisher's subversive fantasy adventure, NETTLE & BONE, read by Amara Jasper. You can find out more about the story here. NETTLE & BONE will only be available on the feed for a limited time, so make sure you listen or download by 9/ ...

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Read and Write with Natasha

Natasha Tynes

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This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.

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Overdue

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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.

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Story time with Philip and Mommy!

Lisa Bueno

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Reading children’s books featuring Paw Patrol, Disney stories, Little Golden Books, Berenstein Bears and other classic stories and fairy tales. Perfect for TK-2nd grade kids.

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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)

Adamant Press

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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...

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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)

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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...

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FT News Briefing

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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Audio Poem of the Day

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Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.

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A Slight Change of Plans

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What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this award-winning podcast, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar explores how we experience change and strategies we can use to better navigate moments of upheaval. Maya’s life took a dramatic turn when an injury ended her career as a violinist and inspired her to study the science of change. Named Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year, A Slight Change of Plans features deeply personal stories and scientific insights about who we are an ...

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Classic Stories Summarized

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7-10 minute audio summaries of classic literature you didn't have the time or attention span to read :-)

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Hypnogoria

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Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.

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The Pakistan Experience

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The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversations. https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePakistanExperience Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh

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Read-a-long story time with Mommy

Aimee McGee

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Join Bryson, Victoria, and their mommy while we read and discuss children’s books. We have vocabulary, reading comprehension, and tell kids when to turn to the next page for reading along. Music by Michael Wilson

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Heavenly Bedtime

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A meditative Bible reading to help you gently drift to sleep.

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Classic Ghost Stories

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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...

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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor

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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

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Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com

Cory Doctorow

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Cory Doctorow's Literary Works

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Ologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward

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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

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Read Me a Story, Ink

Robert Topp

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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.

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The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

Hawk & Cleaver | A Digital Story Studio bringing you the best new stories to watch, read, sniff, and absorb.

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These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life. On Tuesdays, China Decode co-hosts Alice Han and James Kynge discuss the latest economic, political and cultural news shaping China’s role on the global stage. On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and ...

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Raven Reads Podcast

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This is the official podcast of the Raven Reads YouTube channel. Enjoy stories from the main channel almost every night.

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The Daily

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York ...

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Antique Stories ASMR

Warda

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Audiobook in ASMR format with Soundscape 📚 Fables, Fantasy, Folklore, Legends, Fairy Tales, & Myths from Europe, and Novels about Pirates. Features Hertz & Binaural Meditation Music Season 7 in session

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Senior Story Hour - WFPR

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Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more.

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Selected Shorts

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Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen. Listen free on your computer or mobile device. Symphony Space, the home of Selected Shorts, was founded almost 40 years ago in the belief that the arts bring people together, transcend barriers, and celebrate both our similarities and our differences. That belief remains our guiding principle and is more important now than ever. Your generosity during th ...

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Good Reading Podcast

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Book talk and author interviews aimed at helping you discover your next favourite read, presented by Good Reading Magazine.

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Just King Things

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We’re reading all of Stephen King in order!

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The Telepathy Tapes

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In a world that often dismisses the extraordinary as mere fantasy, The Telepathy Tapes dares to explore the profound abilities of non-speakers with autism—individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated. These silent communicators possess gifts that defy conventional understanding, from telepathy to otherworldly perceptions, challenging the limits of what we believe to be real. For years, their parents and teachers have quietly witnessed these remarkable abilities, knowing th ...

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Chat 10 Looks 3

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A peripatetic podcast in which Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb discuss what they're reading, watching, cooking, listening to or irrationally exhilarated by.

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The Slient Clearing and Other Stories | Raven Reads Podcast #50 49:17

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Something strange awaits in the silent clearing...and it gets spookier from there.By Stonegrave Media

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DEATH BY FICTION: He Read His Own Murder Written In a Novel – His Wife and Boss Are His Killers! 4:52:15

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Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate A man discovers that his favorite detective novels predict true crimes. Then he finds a book in the series that seems to indicate his own future. The novel tells of how his boss and his wife plan to kill him so they can marry. They discuss “How To Kill Rudy!” |…

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312: THERE WAS SOMETHING EVIL IN THAT CAVE | 10 TERRIFYING True Scary Stories / Rain Ambience | EP 298 2:01:23

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This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about About Creepy Neighbors & Appalachia HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT? [email protected] FOLLOW ME ON - ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/letsreadofficial ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.c…

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Biblical Stories in Modern Times With Jean Blasberg 42:03

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What happens when ancient biblical narratives collide with Wall Street ambition? Author Jean Blasberg takes us on a fascinating journey through her literary trilogy, culminating in Daughter of a Promise- a bold, contemporary reimagining of the David and Bathsheba story set in the high-stakes world of investment banking. The conversation reveals how…

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Campfire Reddit Stories | Reading Reddit Stories 1:10:51

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We touched grass! Epic hikes. Sudden storms. Unforgettable stories. Columbia engineers everything they make, for anything nature can throw at you. Get your gear at https://www.columbia.com today! #Columbia_Partner #EngineeredForWhatever PODCAST: https://smo.sh/PitRedditSpotify https://smo.sh/PitRedditiHeart https://smo.sh/PitRedditApple 0:00 Intro …

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Mommy’s Goodnight songs 6:26

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Mommy always sings to Bryson and Victoria before bedtime - these are our songs!By Aimee McGee

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"The Spell Singer: A Tale of Dyslexia, Witches and Spells" by Anna Lewins 23:01

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Katherine, a young witch, has dyslexia and can’t ever get spells right. But when her friend the garden wizard suggests that she try singing the spells, Katherine succeeds where her classmates failed in charming the Dragon and winning the Dragon’s fire to give the village luck.By Anna Lewins

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Hand in Glove by Elizabeth Bowen 54:19

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In a fading Irish house, two sisters live with their reclusive aunt. Outwardly clever, even charming, they are burdened by secrecy, shabby finery, and a restless need to keep appearances intact. What follows is a tale of genteel decay, of objects that carry more weight than they should, and of a past that refuses to stay silent. “Hand in Glove” fir…

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A little marmot learns he has noisy neighbors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Lisa Bueno

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The Story of a Stone 1:25

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By Liang Ping Tr. by Wang Ping Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Poetry Foundation

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THE MOON IN THE CROSSHAIRS: Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 Turn Our Moon Into a Weapon Against Us? 12:39

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Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/nasa-nuke-asteroid-moon-threat/ Scientists are considering nuclear weapons to stop a building-sized asteroid from striking the Moon in 2032, an impact that could turn thousands of satellites into space junk. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered tradema…

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Handful of Clay—a Classic Short Story by Henry van Dyke 7:53

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By Don McDonald

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Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact, PMLN vs PPP, Imran Khan's tweet about TTP - Martial Law Incoming? #TPE 15:18

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Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact, PMLN vs PPP, Imran Khan's tweet about TTP - Martial Law Incoming? #TPE The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa…

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The Indictment of James Comey 29:59

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A grand jury indicted James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, on Thursday night. It is a case that President Trump has personally demanded that federal prosecutors pursue despite their own doubts about whether Mr. Comey committed a crime. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department and F.B.I. for The New York Times, explains what’s in the in…

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AN ANGEL SAVED ME FROM THE NOOSE… But She Had One Condition 5:03:57

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Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate A slick con man has swindled people in a land-deal scheme, and they plan to hang him for his misdeeds. At the last moment, his guardian angel intervenes to save him. She stipulates that he must reform and “go straight,” though she also asks him to carry out one…

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AI Hype vs. Reality, Plastic Surgery as Self-Investment, and the Future of Local Journalism 20:12

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Scott answers listener questions on whether today’s AI boom mirrors the dot-com bubble, if plastic surgery can be considered an investment in yourself, and how to navigate (and survive) the collapse of local news. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGallo…

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THEY ERASED HIS MEMORY OF THE FUTURE – But Not Before He Saw Everything 5:01:08

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Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate When Dr. Frederick Andrews volunteers to test Professor Malcolm's time machine in 1950, he discovers a horrifying truth in the year 2050: humanity lives underground, trapped in a 95-year nuclear war that started with a missile accident in Red Rock, Arizona. Aft…

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Ukraine’s new war chest: frozen Russian funds? 11:55

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Oracle, private equity group Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX will control roughly 45 per cent of TikTok USA, Germany’s chancellor has called for Europe to use frozen Russian assets to create new loan to finance Ukraine’s war effort, and a landmark trial finds former French president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy. Plus, can a US bail…

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The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold 25:24

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Text me and let me know your thoughts on this story! The Book of Dragons - Chapter #7 The selfish Prince’s greed and deceit unleash disaster, while Sabrinetta and Elfin emerge as the true-hearted characters who value honesty and goodness. The dragon, when bottled, could have remained contained if handled wisely, but carelessness caused it to grow a…

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SOMETHING WAS EATING THE SCARECROW: The Horrifying Secret of the Pin Oak at Camp Dark 1:37:35

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When four teenage boys discover a disturbingly lifelike scarecrow tied to an ancient oak in their local park, they realize it looks exactly like someone they used to know. After they cut it down into the ravine below, something begins visiting the scarecrow each night—taking it apart piece by piece, while the boys watch their worst fears materializ…

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THE SILLY STRING SHOWDOWN: Florida Escort's Colorful Attack Leaves Man With Head Wound 6:28

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Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/silly-string-florida-escort/ A 48-year-old woman transformed a children's party toy into a weapon at a motorcycle-themed bar, landing herself in jail after emptying an entire can on a masonry contractor. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. …

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Married Life Begins 41:05

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Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Order your co…

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Matter, Matters | From the Vault #649 1:00:23

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Thanks to some listener feedback, I sit down to learn more about matter. What matters? Creating your sleepy safe place. This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you can join Sleep With Me Plus at sleepwithmepodcast.com/…

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A little turtle tries his best to be brave. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Lisa Bueno

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The Dim Tenements 1:28

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By D. Nurske Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Poetry Foundation

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Happy to see K K Aziz finally getting the recognition and respect he deserves. #78years78heroes 0:55

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Happy to see K K Aziz finally getting the recognition and respect he deserves.#78years78heroes

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A feminist, an author and the founding member of Women Action Forum: Nighat Said Khan has been a trailblazer in more than one ways. 0:55

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A feminist, an author and the founding member of Women Action Forum: Nighat Said Khan has been a trailblazer in more than one ways.

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Intl Prize Stat Winner Grace Wahba Legendary, Statistician & Mentor | Stats + Stories Episode 372 29:47

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The international prize in statistics is awarded every two years by a collaboration among five leading international statistics organizations: the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, the International Biometric Society, the International Statistical Institute, and the Royal Statistical Society. The prize reco…

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THE SKELETON IN THE SUITCASE: Human Bones for 'Rituals' Found in Tampa Airport Passenger's Luggage 10:02

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Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/human-bones-ritual-luggage-tampa-airport A traveler returning to the US through Tampa International Airport was caught with suspected human skull fragments and bones wrapped in tinfoil, which they claimed were for ritual purposes. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® …

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The Idyl of Red Gulch—a Classic Short Story by Bret Harte 25:54

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The U.S. Keeps Killing Venezuelans on Boats. Is That Legal? 35:25

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The U.S. military has blown up three boats in the Caribbean Sea in the past three weeks, killing 17 people aboard. Each time, President Trump has claimed that the boats were carrying drugs to the United States and that those killed were “narcoterrorists.” But he has offered no concrete evidence to back up this claim. Charlie Savage, who covers nati…

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Status Quo 12:04

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Unexpected heroes who pushed our expectations of what was possible. Let's enjoy their stories today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Trump, Putin, and the End of American Power — with Dr. Fiona Hill 1:09:26

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Scott speaks with Dr. Fiona Hill, senior fellow at Brookings and former U.S. National Security Council official, about Putin’s endgame and what it means for the West. They discuss Trump’s impact on the war in Ukraine, Europe’s test of unity, and how countries like India and Saudi Arabia are reshaping global power. Fiona also shares why America is l…

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Chef and Sycamore (Encore) 35:54

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Our story tonight is called Chef and Sycamore, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the kitchens at the Inn, as jars of pickles are lowered into the canner. It’s also about sheets of labels ready to add to the jars, the view of the hammocks in the side yard, and a kitty waiting not-so-patiently to play. For a limited time, you can try OneSkin wit…

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Alarm bells over US lending standards 11:38

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BNP Paribas has relaxed a policy that blocked it from financing “controversial weapons”, US debt investors have raised the alarm over lax lending standards in credit markets, and Italy is considering a freeze in its retirement age of 67. Plus, Singapore and Hong Kong want to become major players in the gold market. Mentioned in this podcast: BNP Pa…

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"City of One" by Stephen S. Power + "Human Voices" by Isabel J. Kim 1:13:36

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This episode features "City of One" by Stephen S. Power (©2025 by Stephen S. Power) and "Human Voices" by Isabel J. Kim (©2025 by Isabel J. Kim), both read by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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TRUE KIDNAPPING STORIES: Historic Ransoms, Modern Escapes, and Stockholm Syndrome 1:21:54

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From the chilling 1874 case that coined 'don't take candy from strangers' to Patty Hearst's transformation from heiress to bank robber, journey through true tales of kidnapping where victims outsmarted their captors, others never escaped, and some didn't want to. These are the abduction stories you've never heard—told by the survivors themselves an…

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The Haunted London Airbnb and Other Stories | Raven Reads Podcast #49 52:05

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Settle in for another round of true scary stories in the rain.By Stonegrave Media

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WHEN A DOORDASH ORDER SAVED A LIFE: The Sweetwater Motel Hostage Incident 6:04

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Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/doordash-hostage-sweetwater/ A routine delivery to a Texas motel turned into a rescue operation when a DoorDash driver's instincts about an unusual order proved terrifyingly accurate. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Wei…

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The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold 29:36

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Text me and let me know your thoughts on this story! The Book of Dragons - Chapter #7 The selfish Prince’s greed and deceit unleash disaster, while Sabrinetta and Elfin emerge as the true-hearted characters who value honesty and goodness. Dishonesty, arrogance, and selfishness in a leader bring ruin, while wisdom and courage—even from the lowly—are…

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Better With You? 59:32

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On this Selected Shorts, host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about the risks and rewards of making things “better.” In Kim Fu’s “Fair,” a Selected Shorts commission, a woman’s envy of her neighbors takes a dramatic turn. The reader is Julie Benko. In Kristen Iskandrian’s “Quantum Voicemail,” a long-distance friendship is tested by a bold move. T…

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Just Plain Fancy 15:32

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Two Amish girls learn that their new chicken is fancy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Lisa Bueno

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Deuteronomy 18 - 21, Justice, Leadership, and Mercy in the Life of Israel, Sleep Bible Reading 35:21

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Send me a message Chapters 18 to 21outline laws and guidance for Israel’s spiritual, judicial, and social life. Chapter 18 emphasizes the role of the Levites, condemns pagan practices, and foretells a prophet like Moses. Chapter 19 introduces cities of refuge and laws about justice and false witnesses. Chapter 20 provides instructions for warfare, …

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Being a historian in Pakistan is such a thankless job. We want to recognize Mubarak Ali as a hero of Pakistan! 1:10

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Being a historian in Pakistan is such a thankless job.We want to recognize Mubarak Ali as a hero of Pakistan!

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Christmas Prelude 0:34

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by Lisa Jarnot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Poetry Foundation

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THE CHAMELEON IN THE BOTTLE: Zambia's Historic 2025 Witchcraft Trial 10:17

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Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/zambia-witchcraft-trial-president-chameleon A live chameleon in a bottle, mysterious white powder, and a political conspiracy led to Zambia's first presidential witchcraft trial. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Da…

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Rosa Mäkelä 56:38

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Rosa Mäkelä to read from and discuss her story 'Breathwork', published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly ⁠Issue 52 Volume Two. Rosa Mäkelä is a writer from County Galway. Her stories have been published in The Stinging Fly, The Pigs Back, Banshee and Channel. ⁠Nicole Flattery⁠ is…

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The Last Leaf—a Classic Short Story by O. Henry 17:06

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A sick young woman is saved by a final kind gesture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Don McDonald

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The U.A.E. Got A.I. Chips. Trump’s Inner Circle Got Crypto Riches. 25:21

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President Trump and his inner circle are making millions of dollars from agreements that intersect with America’s national security interests, a New York Times investigation found. Eric Lipton, who wrote the article, explains why these conflicts of interest are unlike anything we’ve seen before. Guest: Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The…