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Plays On Word Radio

Pastor/ Artist Fred Kenney Jr.

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An in-depth look at the Word of God, the Plays On Word community, and the Plays - with original music - we perform, that are based on the Word of God. New episodes drop Fridays at 7AM EST! To find out how Plays On Word Theater can perform 'LIVE on YOUR STAGE' and to support this missionary & podcast visit: https://playsonword.org/
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.
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The Shocking Truth

evangelist Todd Abraham

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A podcast dedicated to bringing you the word of God, rightly divided, for the salvation of your soul and the exposing of the false doctrines and false anointing that has flooded today's churches.
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Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical ...
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Lexiconned

Lexiconned

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Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words. #Etymology #WordNerd, #LanguageLovers
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WolfCast

Woolfinius Jackson Whürl

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Literary performance, essays, and spoken-word confessions from an author known only as Woolfinius Jackson Whürl. A voice from the Dust Meridian, reading the pages he never meant to send.
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Bible Mysteries

Scott Mitchell, Bleav

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Did you ever wonder why the Bible is hard to understand? What if God wrote the Bible in such a way as to hide a deep secret from Satan and his angels? Bible Mysteries unlocks the secrets in the Bible! Join Scott and John as they guide you through ancient mysteries that reveal much about what is going on in your world today. Learn more at https://biblemysteriespodcast.com
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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time. Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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Science Diction

Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.
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The Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast is dedicated to unerasing the erased peoples of the world. Too often, history is written by the powerful, leaving entire communities, cultures, and truths out of the dominant narrative. This show seeks to tell those stories. Through these conversations, Dr. Roy digs for the truth, weeds out misinformation, and challenges conventional wisdom. The conversations span politics, world history, philosophy, and culture, always with an eye toward justice and a deeper u ...
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Gain insights into scripture meanings and messages for your daily life. The moving voices of narrators Marlane Tubridy, Thomas Hicks and Martin Tubridy bring out the messages of the scriptures through their insightful readings of the word. Original music provides peaceful surrounding to help retain the words as you listen. Marlane Tubridy Podcast director
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SmartDrivel

Smart Drivel Media LLC

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SmartDrivel is the podcast that promises the drivel and hopes for the smart in every episode. Listeners have described the podcast as funny, quirky, and secretly educational. Join co-hosts Kurt Schneider and Jon Ellenthal as they dig into a wide range of topics drawn from pop culture, history, word play, business, martinis, and more. If you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the origin of popular phrases, fun facts about pretty much everything, what a contronym is, how beer ...
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Three Little Words

Folding Pocket Productions

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New episodes come out every Friday exclusively on Amazon Music for Prime and Unlimited customers. Which words matter most to you? Which make you smile? Which do you hope never to hear again? Every week on Three Little Words, comedian John Bishop and actor Tony Pitts invite their celebrity guests to bring them the three words that mean most to them - and the one they would rather forget.
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The F-Word

Bruce Lawson, Vadim Makeev

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Frontend podcast by Bruce Lawson and Vadim Makeev about the magical and glamorous world of web standards, browsers and everything in between.
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Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

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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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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/subscribe Welcome to Spoken Word Poetry Podcast. Listen in as Poet and Artist, Ariana R Cherry features words written from her heart and performed from her soul. Every week, you will hear original poetry spoken through performance art . Ariana also shares stories and a bit of life advice. Tune in every time she posts a new episode! http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com
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WealthDictionary

Matthias TRVLY

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Build your business & finance vocabulary with the Wealth Word of the Day! Learn new words, their meaning, origin, spelling & more. (This is your Audiobook Dictionary*) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wealthdictionary/support
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Original Section Podcast — Description Original Section is a spoken-word podcast rooted in authenticity, real life, and unfiltered experience. Season One focuses on PTSD — exploring trauma, loss, addiction, paranoia, self-hate, and the search for peace through personal storytelling and cinematic narration. It’s not therapy and it’s not performance — it’s lived truth. Each season of Original Section shifts into a new chapter, tackling different real-life topics through an original lens. Every ...
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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
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Retreat, Reset, Transform

Dimensions Retreats

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In our podcast, we delve into the transformative experiences offered by Dimensions Retreats, exploring how our integrative programs—Ascend, Elevate, and Wellness—blend neuroscience, somatic therapy, and the healing power of nature to foster deep personal growth.
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Hang Out With Your Slang Out

Daniel Messersmith & Matthew Keehen

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Words can be deceptive. Fear not, Matt & Dan are here to help. From the "RADNESS" of 80's slang to the silliness and sometimes head scratching slang of today, we have you covered, "NO CAP." Hang Out With Your Slang Out podcast is your weekly update on all the insane words that fill our world, old and new, with a few surprises along the way. "WORD." Hosted by Matthew Keehen & Daniel Messersmith
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Strict Scrutiny

Crooked Media

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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our ...
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In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episo ...
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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe!
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Poetic Rebel

Queen K23

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Real People. Real Talks. Good vibes . Truth. Enlightenment. Emotional Competence. Black History. Relationships. Friendships. Culture . Sex. Counsel. Poetry. Artistry. Venting. Spirituality. Veganism. Nutrition. Herbalism. Self-sufficiency. Empowerment. Leaders of Legacy. Unlearn & Relearn. Emotional Health. Psychological Health. Physical Health. Black Sheep Synopsis. Cultivating relations. Spoken Word. Music. Food Industry . Pharmaceutical Industry. Myths Debunked. Heritage . Origin of man. ...
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Genesis - The beginning, or the origin. Genesis is the definitive first and last word to all things Rift. With weekly news, player experiences, and special topics, all delivered by an easy-going cast, Genesis is a Rift Podcast For the Masses! Please visit our website at http://genesisrift.podomatic.com for more information.
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Heaven & Healing Podcast

Heaven & Healing Podcast

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Welcome to Heaven & Healing Podcast. Formerly known as Moon and Back Podcast, this was once a place of astrology, yoga, new age spirituality and self-healing. In October 2021, I opened my heart to Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my Lord and Savior later that year. By December, I was convicted by the Holy Spirit to rebrand my podcast and denounce new age spirituality as I officially declared my identity in Christianity. On February 22, 2022, Heaven & Healing was officially born. On Heaven & ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Kafe with David & Gaï is a soulful podcast where bold coffee meets bold conversation. Hosted by the founders of Dávila Kafe — a specialty coffee company sharing single-origin roasts from Haiti and Nicaragua — each episode dives into honest talks about faith, family, relationships, culture, travel, and living with purpose. Whether you’re brewing your next cup or building your next chapter, this is your space to slow down, listen up, and be fueled — heart and mind. ☕ Powered by www.davilakafe. ...
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Culture Friday on the recent shootings and abortion politics and Collin Garbarino on the latest Avatar film Fire and Ash. Plus, Word Play on the language of Christmas, Peter Mead on Luke’s account of the Incarnation, and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Dordt Univer…
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Join Ben, Noel, Casey and returning guest Christopher Hassiotis as they continue exploring the strange life and times of George Washington in the second part of this two-part series. Listen in to learn more about Washington's weird hair routine, his bizarre, lifelong medical issues, and his family's troubling history in early America. See omnystudi…
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Drones and explosions in Kyiv, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, highlights of this year’s religious liberty rulings, and remembering Secretariat’s jockey. Plus, James Wood on Canadian anti-hate legislation, a baker’s critique of Mexican bread, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additio…
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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…
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Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacri…
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On Legal Docket, a justice’s legacy and a Supreme Court case over intellectual disability; on Moneybeat a year-end economic analysis; and remembering a scientist who opened the door to cloning. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week aud…
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Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-…
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Alex digs into the destruction of due process and rule of law under the Trump administration. First, she hears from Judge Anam Petit, a recently fired immigration judge who explains how the legal system is being quietly dismantled to prioritize deportations. Then, Alex speaks to Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller’s Special C…
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In this Bible lesson, Brother Scott Mitchell teaches on the meaning of The Dead Husband, a powerful analogy from Romans 7. Just as a widow is freed from her husband’s law at his death, believers are set free from the law through the body of Christ to be joined to Him in grace. Scott shows how the law, represented by Ruth’s late husband Mahlon, was …
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Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Prove…
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Mirror of Truth Show us the truth to who we are and how we are to others. Help me see "my" truths What I do and who I am to others. Each phrase is repeated so the listener can repeat the phrase helping them to focus on their thoughts and "see" their truths in their mind's imaginarey "mirror." With the goal to become better and be the best they can …
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Returning special guest Christopher Hassiotis joins the guys today for a round-robin discussion of the very weird life of George Washington, first President of the United States. (As you may have guessed from the title, there's more weirdness than we could fit in a single episode.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For…
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On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet revisits the biggest cultural stories of 2025, Arsenio Orteza reviews the music of Gian-Luca Petrucci, and Listener Feedback for the month of December. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the audio Bible podcast…
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Send us a text "Today, we are going to share what we affectionately call 'CHRISTMAS JOE'. This is a recent performance from our 2025 tour. Merry Christmas Y'All!" We share Joseph’s first-person journey from shock to trust on the night the shepherds arrive, weaving Isaiah, Micah, Ruth, and Boaz into the birth that fulfills ancient hope. A carpenter’…
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Episode 297: Jay & Ray get festive with a few sparkle season idioms. - Encore deck the halls trim the tree Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, …
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Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. F…
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As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Support The Bi…
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Hey there, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Ben, Noel and Max here: as we travel to hang with our friends and family, we like to do a little thing at the end of the year where we explore various tangents and trivia we didn't get to in our first run of a show. So, as you're hugging or dodging your own family -- and just maybe having some advent…
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The National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony throughout history, and Peter Mead on the apostles’ view of the Incarnation, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Missions Upside Down - a FREE, award-winning video series about Christian missions in the past, present,…
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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …
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As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4,…
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God gave us some great information for Christians to know about the importance of praising Him and the different ways it can help you. Christians help us get the word out about the Heartbeat Christian News Franchise Opportunity - ChristianFranchise.net. Subscribe for Home Delivery of Heartbeat Christian News at HBCNewsMonthly.com/Subscribe…
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Merry Christmas? Happy Holidays? Let's unpack a few things about the man EVERYBODY knows during the December month - and maybe the Man people Don't know... - Follow me on Instagram: @AngelamarieScafidi - Ways to Support the Show: 🤝Monthly Partner: https://donorbox.org/heaven-healing-podcast-ministry 💜 Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/eVafZjfnI1cD2sg8…
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Episode 3 — The Pain That Turned Into Silence There came a point where the pain stopped being spoken… and started being carried. In this episode, I open up about the kind of trauma that doesn’t scream — the kind that hides in silence. The moments where words no longer feel safe, where smiling becomes a mask, and where surviving means holding everyt…
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This episode's word can be summed up with these 3 words... "SIMPin' aint easy!" Well, actually that's not completely true, Matt & Dan manage to find new ways to SIMP over 80's movies, soccer teams, and dad jokes, with the ease of overactive kids all hopped up on kool-aid. So, they've got that going for them, which is nice. S3 - SIMP "Hey, Slangers,…
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Washington Wednesday covers the showdown over medical authority and gender ideology, World Tour highlights Christmas news from around the globe, and remembering a Christmas Eve at the moon. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on the two advents, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support com…
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Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit a…
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This is a continuation of a annual series where I track my language learning progress and draw lessons from the data. The first time was Episode 248, and then again in Episode 306. If you're like me and you love to get nerdy about data and statistics, then you'll get a lot out of this episode. I break down all the categories of how I've spent my ti…
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Welcome to the end of the year, fellow Ridiculous Historians! As Ben, Noel and Max look back on the events of 2025, they discovered historians do, in fact, have one year singled out as "the worst year in human history." But... why? Join the guys as they explore how DXXXVI absolutely wrecked Europe, the Middle East and Asia -- with consequences that…
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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…
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A Muslim-majority city in America, the promise and pitfalls of AI toys, and African immigrants celebrate Christmas. Plus, Lauren Smyth on homemade gifts, a grandma’s advice, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Missions Upside Down - a FREE, award-winning video ser…
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