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Weird And Wonderful Podcasts
The Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Podcast is a show full of spooky, historical, and interesting topics. Join your host Julia to dive into a new subject every Wednesday!
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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to fig ...
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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the ramblings of Sam and Oliver from Multiverse Productions for your listening pleasure
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Human anomalies, Spiritualists, quack scientists, and other odd characters and stories from the weirdest pages of history. All brought to you by author Marc Hartzman.
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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.
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A feed drawing from Slate’s podcast network, including The Waves and Outward, featuring episodes that take a critical eye to the world around us, how we define ourselves, and how gender itself is defined.
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An immersive first-person journey across America’s wild, weird, and wonder-filled state. Recorded on-location in surround sound audio, this documentary style podcast is designed to put you in the heart of Oregon’s most spectacular travel experiences. Led by expert guides and local characters, award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar will take you beyond the guidebook to reveal Oregon’s secrets and discover the places only locals know. Join us on an adventure through one of America’s most awe ...
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Weird TV shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He'll watch just about anything, as long as it's weird.
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Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.
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Step into the exhilarating vortex of the "Weird and Strong Podcast," where the extraordinary is the norm and strength comes in fascinating forms! We're not just a podcast; we're a movement, dedicated to casting a spotlight on the awe-inspiring individuals who dare to make waves in the vast ocean of the ordinary. Our guests hail from every corner of the human mosaic, and they're here to jolt your senses, challenge your perceptions, and leave an indelible mark on your understanding of what it ...
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A twice a week (Monday and Thursday mornings just so you know) 20 episode series of super short podcasts looking at the incredible people, whacky sports, bizarre events and crazy happenings that have happened in the last 128 years of the Olympic Games. The shows start from 1896 in Athens and the super strange 100m Freestyle for Greek Navy Sailors all the way through to the Breakdancing that will happen in Paris 2024. In between, we will look at the cheats, the mad sports, the deleted events, ...
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Ever pick up a weird indie game and wonder "what's all that about?" Well come and wonder with us at NPC Dialogue; a reaction-based talk show where your party of AJ, JJ, and Mike do their best to make sense of the small and unconventional in gaming. For a few episodes at a time, we will target a specific game to wrestle with and go as indepth as we can about it's mechanics, story, themes, and any other fun abstractions that makes everyone's head spin. So come join us as we dive into the weird ...
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Welcome to Kelly Corrigan Wonders, a place for people who like to laugh while they think and find it useful to look closely at ourselves and our weird ways in the hopes that knowing more and feeling more will help us do more and be better. Author of 4 New York Times bestsellers about family life, Kelly wonders about loads of stuff: is knowing more always good? Can we trust our gut? How does change actually happen? We only book nice people who have a sense of humor and know things worth knowi ...
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Want to travel with your family but not sure where to start? You can do it! Really! Whether you're dreaming of a trip around the world or a weekend getaway one county over, Ready Set Depart is here to help. We share real-life tips, planning advice, and ideas to keep kids happy along the way. Let’s make travel doable, and fun, for your whole family.
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Welcome to Wonderful! It’s an enthusiast podcast by Griffin and Rachel McElroy in which they discuss Very Good Things, and the Things that Make Them Good. Got a Good Thing you’re excited about that you want them to talk about on the show? Shoot ‘em an email at [email protected].
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Weird and wonderful tales of Australian wildlife. Hosted by award winning science journalist Rae Johnston and ecologist Chris McCormack
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Welcome to Spirits, Angels, and Guides! Oh My! Step into a realm where the impossible becomes every day, and the extraordinary is just the beginning. Two psychic mediums unlock the doors to metaphysical mysteries that defy explanation - from spontaneous spiritual encounters in grocery store aisles to ancient wisdom that surfaces in the most unexpected places. Each week, they peel back layers of reality to reveal the bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling truths that exist just beyond o ...
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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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The Doc Analyzes Anything Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis. Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on ...
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Weird Science DC Comics Podcast
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Every Sunday Night we review DC Comics - Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Nightwing, Flash, Titans & More! DC Comics, Comics, Comic Books, DC Comics Podcast, Comics Podcast Comic Book Podcast, Pop CUlture, TV, Movies
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Let's take a deep dive into the weird and unknown history of classic books in literature and everything that's book-related. Grab a drink, and maybe a snack too, and let's figure out what made literary history tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookfix/support
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Are we sure The Wall is a masterpiece? Can Dylan legit sing well? Is McCartney actually a lazy songwriter? And what exactly is “Nixon-rock”…? These are just some of the hard-hitting questions two indie musician pals, Thin Lear (Matt) and Niagara Moon (Thomas), come in with every week, surprising each other with strange fixations, controversial opinions, and of course - songs to listen to together. Join them as they eloquently bicker over the last 90 years of recorded music history, finding t ...
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There’s something weird and wonderful in all of us, and this series with the Azman sisters will have plenty of those and so much more. Join Iman and Amal this new year as they talk about everything fun and meaningful. This series has a little something for everyone so make sure to watch!
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Are you looking for a Dungeons & Dragons improvised storytelling experience that contains jokes, as well as thrilling boss fights against unspeakable horrors? Oxventure: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast brings you the hilarious, unruly fun of a tabletop RPG campaign with friends. Join Jane Douglas, Andy Farrant, Mike Channell, Ellen Rose, Luke Westaway and Johnny Chiodini for an audio adventure you won't want to miss, with bingeable complete seasons of chaos in D&D, Weird West horror in Deadland ...
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Can you survive an apocalypse? Wonder if alternate dimensions are real? Got a weird thing for buttholes—or just love unfiltered convos over drinks? Welcome to Dudes VS Everything—where two dudes dive headfirst into the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright disturbing. From drunken rants and ridiculous theories to real-life murders and mind-bending mysteries, we’re talking about everything that keeps you up at night—sober or not.
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Come, stay a night with us at the motel that goes by many names, here in weird and magical Niagara Falls, NY. Let us be your guide through the suicide and honeymoon capital of the world, city of light and dark wonder, with stories of the bizarre and soundscapes of creepy delectation. Enter with your eyes closed and your mind open, as we send logic over the brink. Featured weekly on Wave Farm Radio, WGXC-90.7 FM. www.wavefarm.org Support us on Patreon for secret episodes and more: https://www ...
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Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana
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Hi, I’m Georgiana — creator of the Speak English Now podcast and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. With over 40 million downloads worldwide, this podcast has helped English learners around the globe speak confidently and fluently. Since 2011, I’ve been teaching English using proven techniques like mini-stories and point-of-view lessons — methods that help you speak naturally, without memorizing grammar rules or relying on textbooks. I speak clearly and at a slow, natural pace, making it ea ...
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Hosts Amigo and Paradox sit down to discuss the wonderful and weird news from all around the world. Join them for a show filled with hilariously wholesome strangeness. Email us at: [email protected]
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Sometimes we wonder about how it is possible that a person came up with a complex idea out of nothing, or how people just thought, "Hey! Lets cook this weird plant there and eat it" If you are like me and wonder about all sorts of things, then look no further.In this podcast, I will ask and wonder about all sorts of things in this world, some real some fictional. Be aware that I am neither a scholar nor a professional in the topics I talk about. The point is to wonder and ask not to explain, ...
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This is the Snarky Harlots Podcast with Avery Fires and Lea Nights flapping our gums about sex, work and everything in-between. Both Avery and Lea have been in the adult industry since we were 18. With our combined 30 years of adult industry experience, you will surely be entertained by our stories and antics. Stay awhile and listen. Hosted on Anchor. Make sure to check out our Patreon for perks and early access to episodes. https://patreon.com/snarkyharlots Follow Lea Nights on Twitter. htt ...
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Join me as I research all those weird and random questions that pop into my head. How does bluetooth work? How do people make their own dog food? Why are Hot Cheetos so addicting?
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Join Simon Morris in the best seat in the house as he reviews the latest movies. At The Movies also plays at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoons on RNZ National.
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Weird Science, Bizarre History, & Strange Medicine: we host authors of PECULIAR nonfiction! Want to know why animals evolved to suck blood? Or the secrets of sword-swallowers? Curious about Vagina Obscura? Or the astrophysics of a dying universe? We've 3 shows to tempt you: the PBC podcast (from Mary Roach to Ed Yong), Peculiar at the Movies with Davey Berris (where factoids meet celluloid); and Peculiar in Mystery (thrillers + true crime!) Join host Brandy Schillace, as seen on THE UNBELIEV ...
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Written in the Stars: Books and Beyond highlights and celebrates the people in our community involved with books, writing, and publishing. From poets and romance writers to literary journals and entrepreneurs, we explore a multitude of stories and storytellers. Join us as we follow them on their journeys with the written word.
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Podcasters from South Wales (UK) who love to talk about anything paranormal, spooky or off the wall. Not for the faint hearted and certainly not for children.
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Simba from Doctor Simba Blog explores and reveals what makes entrepreneurs successful online. It will be fun and exciting exploring different types of internet businesses from blogging, affiliate marketing, podcasting, search engine optimization, and social media marketing (using Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube etc.) What is more exciting though is the reward for all your hard work in running an internet business, the freedom to travel, work at your own pace, be a millionaire. This podcast is o ...
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Where every strange placename has a story worth telling. Ever passed through a village called Bottom Flash or Scratchy Bottom and wondered how it got its name? Get ready to raise your eyebrows and stifle your giggles! Weird & Wonderful England takes you on a cheeky, charming, and often hilarious tour of the country’s most outlandish placenames. From the mildly naughty to the delightfully bizarre, each episode explores the history, local legends, and folklore behind these unforgettable names. ...
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Hey, Kin! Welcome to "The Mick & Pat Show," your home for candid discussions that explore the many layers of life's tapestry. We're Mick and Pat, two guys who are a lot like you—balancing work, family, and the complexities of modern existence. -- Who Are We? We're two modest guys incredibly fortunate to have life partners who find our idiosyncrasies endearing. Mick enjoys the analytical side of things—like diving deep into data sets and puzzling out complex policies. Pat, on the other hand, ...
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3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Shirley The Nurse, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Angie Thomas, David Mitchell, Surgeon Ge ...
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Welcome to The Strange Road, your passport to the unexplored realms of mystery and wonder! Join lifelong friends Mikey and Bub, with nearly 35 years of camaraderie, as they navigate the enigmatic landscape of high strangeness. In this interview-based podcast, The Strange Crew delves into the dimensions of UFOs, ancient civilizations, paranormal encounters, and cryptids. Each episode is an upbeat journey into the extraordinary, featuring captivating conversations with guests who share their f ...
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Episode 20: Weird, Wonderful, and Unforgettable: Exploring Joshua Tree National Park with Kids
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On this episode of Ready Set Depart, We’re taking you with us to Joshua Tree National Park—a place that surprised us so much, it became our family’s favorite. From funky desert towns to boulder climbing and sunrise at the Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree is weird, wonderful, and unlike anywhere else. We’ll share the hikes we loved, the animals we …
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Freaky Things and Live Shows: George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities and Wonders
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Meet George “The Giant” McArthur, a sideshow performer who swallows swords, eats fire, pounds nails into his nose—and collects oddities. Oh, and he was also in Tim Burton’s wonderful film, Big Fish. We first met more than 20 years ago at showman Bobby Reynold’s home while I was writing American Sideshow. As Halloween nears, he’s opening George the …
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In today's episode, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Rouen Ollivier, the museum registrar. Rouen shares some insight into our weird and wonderful collection and some of the stories that accompany the items. From the day to day elements of caring for over 750,000 items to the events which bring forward memories of times gone by. Rouen talks about '…
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Chapter 152: Robin Sloan weaves wonder and weirdness into the warbly world of words
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Last year I picked up a book called ‘Moonbound’ by Robin Sloan and it blew me away. Reading it was like riding some rainbow-speckled rocket ship where I experienced the bizarre combination of having no idea what was going on while not being able to wait for what happened next. The book was full of talking beavers. Talking swords! Strange video ga…
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Death, Sex & Money | Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…
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Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…
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Wonderful! 389: The Hot Smell of Beefy Chilli
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Griffin's favorite time-traveling device! Rachel's favorite personal hangout space! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Griffin & Rachel McElroy
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ICYMI | Hank Green Started a War With Knitters
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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama between Vlogbrothers star Hank Green and the online knitting community. Earlier this month, Green posted an educational SciShow episode about the knitting community’s contribution to physics. What the SciShow team didn’t expect were almost 30-minute long reaction videos and accusations of belittling…
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Simon Morris is seduced by some undeniably charming stars – Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey, indigenous Australian national treasures Deborah Mailman and Wayne Blair in Kangaroo, and A-Lister politician Dame Jacinda Ardern in Prime Minister. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…
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Prime Minister is the story of Jacinda Ardern’s eventful five years leading Aotearoa New Zealand. With previously unseen footage shot by Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford, it’s not just a biopic of a fascinating political figure, but it shows this country at its best and its worst. Directed by American Lindsay Utz (Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little…
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey features Colin Farrell (In Bruges) and Margot Robbie (Barbie) being drawn back into their pasts by magical rental car! Directed by Kogonada (After Yang) and featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) and Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…
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Kangaroo has all the right elements for a feelgood, family movie – small-town outback Australia, a big city idiot and a teenage girl both looking for redemption, and an awful lot of kangaroos. Featuring Deborah Mailman and Wayne Blair (The Sapphires), Ernie Dingo (Crocodile Dundee) and Rachel House (Boy). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more de…
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Is The American Dream Dead? with Rep. Ro Khanna
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Ro swings by to chat with Steve about tech, economics, and how we can ensure innovation serves everyone. Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative from California’s 17th congressional district, also known as Silicon Valley. Ro has held that seat since his upset victory in 2016. He is a member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. His 2022 bo…
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#142 - Songs to scare your neighbors, with Abby Devoe
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Music critic, historian, and fashionista Abby Devoe is back on the show! Thomas opens with an ode to perhaps classic rock's most "liminal" figure, Doug Yule of the Velvet Underground. Abby then delights and frightens the group with a selection of tunes ideal for blasting on a surround sound system - and confusing everyone else around... https://www…
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Durian Delight and Feijoa Fun: Adventures in Banned, Forgotten, and Unusual Fruit
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This week on Gastropod, a feast of fruits! Specifically, feijoa and durian—and, if you haven’t heard of either, you’re not alone. Unlike the ubiquitous strawberry or banana, durian and feijoa are only popular in a handful of countries and almost unknown in the US, and we wanted to know why—especially because the people who love them really love the…
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Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying | Oxventure's One-Shot Wonders
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This episode is for mature audiences only! Welcome to a world of superheroes in Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying! This episode is brought to you by Free League. Back their kickstarter to get your copy today at https://bit.ly/OXInvincible. 21:23 Actual play begins Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here! Get tickets for Andy's Discworl…
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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes
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The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here: of course we get to films, video games and Juggalos.) See omnystudio…
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How To! | Update: Losing Your ‘Virginity’ at 43
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In this mailbag episode of How To!, we get an update from Elizabeth, the 43-year-old listener who contacted us for advice on her plan to have sex for the first time. Then, co-hosts Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace get listeners’ takes on our most talked-about episodes of the year—and the staff holds an impromptu idea meeting for upcoming episode…
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Deep Dive with Andy Ward on Great Coaching
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How do you help someone see their own work more clearly without breaking their spirit? In this 2nd episode of our "Great Coaches" series, Kelly talks with her editor Andy Ward about the delicate art of literary coaching—knowing when to push a writer toward uncomfortable truths and when to step back and let them find their own way. Through stories a…
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Death, Sex & Money | From Brazilian Butt Lifts to Botox: Your Beauty Confessions
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Over the past few months, we've been asking you to tell us stories about your beauty interventions. You told us about feeling caught between viewing appearance improvements as vanity and recognizing how much looking a certain way affects your relationships, career, and self-worth. In this episode, Anna talks to listeners about their appearance choi…
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From Brazilian Butt Lifts to Botox: Your Beauty Confessions
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Over the past few months, we've been asking you to tell us stories about your beauty interventions. You told us about feeling caught between viewing appearance improvements as vanity and recognizing how much looking a certain way affects your relationships, career, and self-worth. In this episode, Anna talks to listeners about their appearance choi…
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Are Portals Real? What They Really Mean in Spiritual Practice
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Ever wondered if portals are real — or just spooky stories? 👀 In this episode, we explore the cultural history of portals, personal spiritual experiences, and both the scientific and metaphysical perspectives on what portals truly are. What you’ll learn in this video: ✨ The difference between residual energy vs. conscious entities ✨ How mirrors, el…
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DC Comics Ep 607: Batman & Deadpool is for Basic Bitches
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Support Jared's Comic Book https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/-jtl/athena-goddess-of-thunder-issue-1 Gabe's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsL…
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Chapter 27: Robin the Bartender on fiddling with frankincense and fighting for freedom
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Lisa's eulogy for her beloved cousin Robby G. (Previously aired) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Kelly Corrigan
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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814
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In 1814, a poor neighborhood in London fell victim to a strange, tragic and boozy disaster -- this calamity would eventually leave eight people dead. So what exactly happened? How could an entire neighborhood flood with a deadly deluge of beer? Join Ben, Noel and Max for a bizarre bit of boozy history in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.…
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We are storytelling beings, driven by a need for closure—or what our lit professors called denouement. Today’s Go To talks about the cost of this story-making habit of ours and a few specific ways we might mitigate the downside. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab…
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In this episode, Dr. Steve, Kyle, and Chad hit the brakes on everyday chatter to dive into the science of traffic safety. We unpack the research from Ron Van Houten at Western Michigan University, look at what the data really says about speeding and distracted driving campaigns, and even watch Kyle struggle (with love) to remember what his master’s…
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Dr. Sparks joins Kyle and Chad to explore one of the most fascinating topics in human behavior: invention, ingenuity, and genius. Are these forms of creativity the result of innate talent, or can they be explained through environmental contingencies, reinforcement histories, problem-solving under multiple control, and complex combinations of both p…
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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories
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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…
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It's the time of the season for Al Ridenour and A Season of Madness
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Al Ridenour, creator and host of the popular podcast Bone and Sickle and author of The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas extends his study of Winter folk celebrations to the Spring, exploring the Old-World Carnival in A Season of Madness.Sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred historical and modern images, Ridenour ushers readers into cultu…
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#355 The Weird & Wonderful Origins of US State Names | Southeast
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Are you ready for a trip through the United States? Pack your bags — because today we’re starting a special journey! In this first episode, we’ll travel to the Southeast: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. Next time, we’ll continue our trip to the Northeast, then to the Midwest, and finally we’ll finish in the West and Southwest. Get the tra…
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Wonderful! 388: Our Favorite Austin Stuff, Live!
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Griffin's favorite community! Griffin's favorite social nicety! Rachel's favorite amateur performance space! Griffin's favorite ochre nectar! Griffin's favorite civic perk! Rachel's favorite local poet! Griffin's favorite tiny parking lot! Griffin's favorite hottest coolest place! Rachel's favorite moral center! Griffin's favorite way to cram in ar…
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Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth installment of the Zodiac Miniseries. Today I am covering all things Virgo! Happy Virgo season and I hope you enjoy! Check us out on social media or get in touch: Instagram: @weirdwackyandwonderfulpodcast Facebook: Weird, Wacky, & Wonderful Podcast Gmail: [email protected] Sources for t…
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Simon Morris finds himself on the wrong side of history – or at least the general, critical opinion of the new Stephen King movie, The Long Walk, and millennial sex-comedy Splitsville. Though he agrees with most people about whether we really need yet another Downton Abbey spinoff movie. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…
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The Long Walk, based on Stephen King’s first novel, is set in a dystopian future where 50 young men compete to be the last one standing. If they slow down they’re shot. Directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games Catching Fire), it stars Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…
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Splitsville sees the International Film Festival comedy about open marriages get a general release. Essentially a millennial version of a Sixties hit, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, with added (male) nudity. Features Dakota Johnson (Materialists). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is the third and final Downton movie, we’re told. It features all the old favourite characters – and, frankly old favourite plotlines. With added Noël Coward, and scandal in high places. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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What is Dying? with Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden
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Julie and Steve dig deep into their emotions, their experience, and the science as they discuss the big question: What is dying? Julie McFadden, RN, is the bestselling author of Nothing to Fear. She is a palliative care nurse with more than fifteen years of experience. She is passionate about normalizing death and dying and has more than one millio…
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Keeping It Unapologetically Real with Jamie Lee Curtis
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Steve and Jamie discuss what it means to be real and be human in a world of manufactured authenticity. Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress, producer, and children’s author. She has won numerous awards (Academy Award, BAFTA, Primetime Emmy, among others) and is considered one of the original scream queens. She is known for her iconic roles in the Hallowe…
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Send us a text The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a dark moment in American political discourse, where words were met with bullets rather than debate. In this raw, emotional episode recorded just hours after the shooting, we process our shock and grief while examining the disturbing implications for free speech and democracy. The tragedy at Ut…
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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous"
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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …
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Deep Dive with Kevin Corrigan on Great Coaching
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What does it take to build something meaningful from nothing? Kelly talks with her cousin Kevin Corrigan, Notre Dame's head lacrosse coach, about the slow work of creating culture and character. Over four decades, Kevin has learned that the hardest part of leadership isn't the strategy or tactics—it's understanding that relationships matter more th…
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When Megan Greenwell was 34 she landed a coveted job in journalism as the editor-in-chief of the sports and culture blog, Deadspin. Just over a year later a post about why she was resigning went viral – a private equity firm had bought Deadspin’s parent company, and was seeking "a quick cash-out rather than the growth that comes from a well-run bus…
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