Best Underscore Podcasts (2026)

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Caracas smash-and-grab underscores dominance of US military tech 2:27

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How did the US pull off its complex extraction operation in the heart of Caracas? The answer is less about futuristic, top-secret weapons, and more about scale and coordination. Tech 24's Peter O'Brien looks at the aircraft, electronic warware, space and cyber capabilities behind the raid.By FRANCE 24 English

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158 - How to make screen time a non-issue, family health reset 40:33

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We’re kicking off the year by talking about where we’re at with tech and health in our home because to be honest, both could use a reset. From managing screen time with our kids to realizing we’ve been leaning hard into convenience (hello, Chick-Fil-A nugs), we’re reflecting on what’s working, what’s not, and the one degree changes we’re making to …

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157 - 2025 Table Talks Wrapped, The Big Habit We Want to Model: Reading 47:14

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As we wrap up the year, we’re reflecting on the rhythms that helped us keep our sanity in a season of constant unpredictability. From cozy book moments with the kids (thank you, Christmas gifts) to kitchen chaos trying to recreate Gram’s iconic cookies, we’re reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what we want more of in the new year. Resource…

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Silent Night, Scary Night 30:46

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Christmas lights twinkle, party goers drift through the night, and the world seems safe and bright. But some holidays aren’t about joy, they’re about what lurks in the quiet spaces between the laughter. Tonight, when the snow settles and the fire crackles low, beware… because not all visitors come with gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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156 - One tool we’re using to work through conflict 46:21

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In this episode, we break down a recent conflict and how we worked through it. We talk about how ADHD shows up in our relationship especially in moments of tension, how differently we experience conflict, and the tools we’re using to move toward each other instead of away. ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/143-whats-…

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Haunted Holidays 35:08

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As the holidays near, we fill our homes with gifts, trinkets, and treasures. But not every object is harmless, and not every present brings joy. Some carry anger, some carry death, and some… carry both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Underscore Talent Management

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Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth 38:32

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Data center development is surging to meet demand for cloud applications, cryptocurrency, streaming services and AI. Electric co-ops are at the center of it, with some fielding multiple new requests at a time to serve data centers. These large loads can benefit co-ops and their communities in a number of ways—and they also pose a host of challenges…

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155 - How we navigate a low capacity season as a family 38:55

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In this episode, we’re taking inventory. We share how we’re applying the things we’ve been learning lately to both marriage and parenting, what’s landing, what’s missing, and what needs more attention in this season. It's a real-time check-in and reminder that growth takes time. Resources mentioned - Books: ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thri…

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Time Pals: More Than a Feeling (or Music That Touched Us In All The Right Places) 1:09:43

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Send us a text This week, co-host Nickell attempts to get the Time Pals into the holiday spirit—launching them on a nostalgic, chaotic, music-filled sleigh ride. From quitting a job for Cake, discovering their inner power-punk with Green Day, feeling like they’re fearlessly marching into certain doom with Sabaton, getting blasted by the holiday-mag…

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Dread Between Dreams 29:38

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As the days grow darker and the nights stretch longer, sleep stops feeling like rest and starts feeling like a threat. Close your eyes, and dread can slip in fast. Each night, the line between dreams and reality blurs, and the monsters lurking in your psyche grow bolder. After all, how can you fight what hunts you when you’re dead asleep? Learn mor…

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154 - Controlling the controllables and a shortcut to real connection 43:51

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Running on fumes? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about how lack of sleep can crank up the tension in our home and how we’ve learned to recognize and navigate it without turning on each other. It’s honest, practical, and full of the little things that help us reset when we’re running low. ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/…

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Days before Australia's social media ban, teens race to find loopholes 6:23

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Australia is about to become the first major democracy to impose a nationwide ban on social media access for under-16s. When the world-first measure comes into force on December 10, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and Twitch, will be required to remove existing under-16 accounts and block the ability to create new ones. The g…

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The Silence Watches 31:30

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Winter can be lonely, stretching silence and cold into every corner, and in that emptiness, darkness finds room to grow. So be weary because when the world freezes over, the cold isn’t the only thing that hunts you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Underscore Talent Management

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153 - Why Running Without Margin Always Catches Up to You 38:23

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“Rest is not indulgence, it’s obedience to how we were made.” - Dr. Richard Swenson In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to create margin in the middle of a full life. From shifting expectations to tweaking routines, we’re sharing the small but intentional changes we’ve made to get more aligned, breathe a little easier, …

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Three years of ChatGPT: China surges, Europe retreats and we all drown in AI slop 6:31

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With the launch of ChatGPT three years ago to the day, it looked like America had won the next major technology race before it had even started. But the landscape has since shifted dramatically. China is overtaking the United States in open-source models, Europe is walking back its regulatory ambitions, and the internet is drowning in AI-generated …

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Time Pals Minis: Fallout 4- Nukes, Nonsense, and Another Settlement Needs Your Help! 39:59

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Send us a text The Time Pals return with a mini-blast from post-apocalyptic Boston: “Fallout 4: Nukes, Nonsense, and Another Settlement Needs Your Help!” 💥 Join ShadoSpartan and Underscore as they dive into the chaos of Fallout 4 — talking about their most memorable vaults, the worst companions, the recent remake controversy, and watch as ShadoSpar…

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Monster in the Family 32:46

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Thanksgiving is meant to bring us together, a time to celebrate gratitude and gather around the table with those we love. l when we least expect them. And sometimes the most unsettling things are found where we think we are safest. I’m Blair Bathory, welcome to the Something Scary podcast… Thanks for joining us as we descend into the darkness… Lear…

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152 - What are you reading, lessons from our kids, and living by principles 34:34

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We’ve laid the groundwork with our family vision and weekly meetings, and now we’re getting intentional about the kind of values we want to pass on to our kids. In this episode, we share how we’re building a simple system to capture the truths, phrases, and principles that help steer our children’s imaginations and affections toward what is good, t…

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Brussels under fire for softening grip on Big Tech 5:18

2M ago5:18

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The European Commission triggered a political meltdown this week with proposals to loosen some of the EU's landmark digital regulations. The package, announced on Wednesday as part of a push to boost European innovation, drew condemnation from privacy advocates and lawmakers who accuse the Commission of capitulating to pressure from Washington and …

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Obsession: A Slow Death 30:58

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We always think we control the things we obsess over. But the truth is obsession grows fast; it devours sleep, sanity, logic… and then it devours everything else. And once it sinks in deep, you don’t get to walk away from it clean. I’m Blair Bathory, welcome to the Something Scary podcast… Thanks for joining us as we descend into the darkness… Lear…

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151 - The Tiny Weekly Habit That Made Us Better Parents 36:00

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Family meetings with a newborn?! Yeah, it sounds kind of impossible, but somehow, we’re making it work. In this episode, we talk about how we squeeze in a family meeting, why it’s been clutch for staying connected, and how it helps us stop side-eyeing each other mid-week. It’s not perfect, but it’s been a game changer for keeping communication open…

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AI pioneer Yann Le Cun reportedly quits Meta over the future of intelligence 5:25

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Reports suggest Yann Le Cun, one of the "godfathers of AI", is leaving Meta after over a decade pioneering artificial intelligence research at Mark Zuckerberg's tech titan. Le Cun says he no longer believes that scaling up large language models of the kind that power ChatGPT will lead to superhuman intelligence. Instead, he is betting on "world mod…

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AI chip rush: From Nvidia's triumph to Musk's megaplan 5:21

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From Nvidia's record-breaking demand to Elon Musk's latest factory ambitions, the race to secure the hardware behind artificial intelligence is accelerating fast. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam tells us more.By FRANCE 24 English

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Ghosts of War Part 6 30:08

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Sometimes the past doesn’t want to stay buried. and the echoes of war can reach across time to claim the living. These are stories of restless soldiers, haunted houses, and the people who unknowingly step into their shadows. On this Veterans Day, we remember the fallen who gave us our freedoms. We will never forget their sacrifice. Learn more about…

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NRECA Defense Summits Address Military's Evolving Energy Needs 27:54

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More than 140 electric co-ops serve Department of Defense facilities or Coast Guard stations, and co-ops own, operate and maintain the power distribution grids at 31 military installations through utility privatization contracts. Hear from NRECA's Lauren Khair, Kodiak Electric Association's Dan Menth and Kotzebue Electric Association's Tom Atkinson…

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150 - Why You Should Run Your Family Like A Business 30:59

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Let’s be real, crafting a family vision sounds great... until you’re knee-deep in diapers, dishes, and meltdowns. In this episode, we talk about why having a clear vision for our family actually does help in the chaos. From how we parent to how we set the tone in our home, naming where we’re headed brings clarity, peace, and more unity. We share ho…

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331: Reflection 29:35

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In our final episode, we reflect on how indie app development has changed over the past decade. Thanks for listening, everyone! This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: ATP Developing Perspective David's Blog Marco's …

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Google review blackmail targets small businesses across Europe 2:51

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Small businesses worldwide are being targeted by scammers using fake Google Maps reviews to extort money. The fraudsters post one-star reviews – ever-more convincing thanks to AI – then demand payment to take them down. FRANCE 24 investigated one scheme targeting businesses in France and Spain.By FRANCE 24 English

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Time Pals Minis: Botch to the Future 45:03

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Send us a text This week, Time Pals co-host ShadoSpartan brings back Mini-Episodes and takes hilarious dive into the world of pro wrestling botches — from debut disasters to matches that went completely off the rails. Fellow Time Pal Underscore and Special guest Twitch streamer MrBortman (twitch.tv/mrbortmanttv) cover the infamous Sting vs. Jeff Ha…

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Follow The Dead 30:21

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The dead are meant to rest in peace, but peace is fragile. When the living disturb what should be left alone, the forgotten, the wronged, and the restless will always find their way back. I’m Blair Bathory, welcome to the Something Scary podcast… Thanks for joining us as we descend into the darkness… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

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149 - The Great EV Breakdown (Not the Car, Just Me) 35:04

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In this episode, we share a real-life glimpse into MJ’s recent road trip… and the not-so-smooth EV charging saga that came with it. It’s light, honest, and a little too relatable if you’ve ever had plans derailed by technology. From range anxiety to recalculating plans on the fly, we’re laughing through it now, but let’s just say it wasn’t funny in…

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Halloweentown Horror 33:17

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It’s Halloween week, the time we’ve waited for all year long! While children run door to door in laughter and masks, something watches from the shadows. On halloween night, not every face is friendly, and not every tradition is innocent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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148 - How To Prepare For Weekends with Extended Family 34:42

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We just came back from a family wedding, which meant traveling with kids, staying out of routine, and all with a newborn in tow! In this episode, we talk about what we’ve learned (and are still learning) when it comes to visiting family, how we set expectations, try to keep our rhythms intact, and bounce back when everything goes off track. If you'…

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Nigerian regulator wants more control of TikTok: 'It eats our youth's time' 3:29

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Nigeria's technology regulator says the country must wield more power over TikTok, setting its own rules rather than relying on global content policies. He tells us why in this edition of Tech 24.By FRANCE 24 English

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330: Engaging with Reddit 29:14

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How Overcast has managed feedback channels and its presence on social networks, and the results (so far) of creating an official Reddit community. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things: The award-winning to-do app. Download a FREE trial for your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Overcast on Reddit Support Under the Radar with a Relay Mem…

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Buried Signals from the Dead 31:38

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Some things linger long after they should be gone. Whispers crawl through empty rooms, and the past refuses to stay buried. What watches, waits, or calls may be closer than you think and sometimes, it’s already inside your mind. I’m Blair Bathory, welcome to the Something Scary podcast… Thanks for joining us as we descend into the darkness… First, …

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147 - When the Past Shows Up - 3 ways to face your yesterday 41:02

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Sometimes it’s not the present that’s hard, it’s the past creeping back in. In this episode, we talk about when old habits, patterns, or insecurities resurface, especially in seasons of stress or change. We share 3 ways we’ve learned to deal with the past when it reappears and how to respond with honesty, growth, and grace. Whether you're healing, …

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Time Pals: Your Favorite TV Character SUCKS! 1:18:45

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Send us a text This week, co-host Jon shatters his fellow Time Pals’ fragile egos with a brutal truth bomb: “Your Favorite TV Character SUCKS!” 💥 Join your Pals in chaos as they rant about: Is JD from Scrubs worse than Ted Mosby or Ross Geller? Is Data from Star Trek: TNG basically Kyle Broflovski from South Park? Did Bron from Game of Thrones get …

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China and the Netherlands wrestle to control key chipmaker Nexperia 5:20

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Major chipmaker Nexperia is being torn apart by a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands, sparking concerns from the global automotive industry. The fight started in September, when the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, headquartered in the Netherlands but owned by a Chinese firm. This weekend, Nexperia employees at the Chinese bra…

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RESTLESS BONES 32:45

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Some graves are meant to stay closed. But when curiosity… or hunger, gets the best of you, the dead have a way of making sure you never leave. I’m Blair Bathory, welcome to the Something Scary podcast… Thanks for joining us as we descend into the darkness… First, Graveyard secrets demand revenge Followed by Crows, corpses, and chaos Finally in our …