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Casefile True Crime

Casefile Presents

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Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A’s, our exclusive show ‘Behind the Files’, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ancients

History Hit

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. New episodes every Sunday and Thursday. From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit fo ...
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Australian Crime Stories

Australian Stories

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True crime you can finish in one listen. Raw, immersive and succinct retellings of Australia’s unique crime cases. Join the ‘Ned Kelly Gang’ for early, ad-free access and exclusive Unearthed episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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Gone Medieval

History Hit

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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of origi ...
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham are two diehard F1 fans, here to bring you all the latest news, reaction, predictions and opinions from the best sport in the world. From every Ferrari strategy blunder to spicy off-track controversies, we’ll be in your ears keeping you up to speed - so join us, the world's biggest F1 podcast for the 2025 season! For extended episodes, ad-free listening, Discord membership and early access to tickets and merch, sign up to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com ...
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Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Apostrophe Podcast Network

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Under the Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the ad industry.Join host and adman Terry O’Reilly for fascinating (and humorous) stories that connect the dots between pop culture, marketing and human nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join sex historian Dr Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets as she gets intimate with the stories that would make your history teacher blush. What were the Victorians really like behind closed (bedroom) doors? How did the Black Death favour women in medieval England? And what was Caesar like in the sack? Join Kate as she bed-hops around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middle ages, to renaissance and early modern...right up to now. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll ...
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NAMELESS BEST FRIENDS

Paige, Beth, & Jack Harbison

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Join the Harbison family for the holidays! Every week we watch something seasonal and have a laugh. Plus, great guests! Hosted by Beth, Jack, and Paige Harbison! Join Patreon for ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three years ago travel writer Lydia Gard discovered freediving almost by accident. It’s an extreme and beautiful sport defined by one simple objective: to dive as deep as you can on one single breath. Record holders are now routinely diving to more than 120 metres, pushing the sport and their bodies to find out what’s humanly possible. Through her coach, Lydia was drawn into a small but fanatical community of competition athletes all united in their drive for depth, and that’s where she stum ...
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Not Just the Tudors

History Hit

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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history, new releases every Wednesday and Sunday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan S ...
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Like the early philosophers and theologians before us, we are seeking to nourish our souls, discover the truth, and live in the world, but not of it. Welcome to the Magnus Podcast where John Johnson and Larissa Bianco hope to connect contemporary thinkers to conversations from the catacombs in the classical, Christian tradition before us. The Magnus Podcast is a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute, Inc. Dedicated to the promotion of another sort of learning, the Albertus Magnus Insti ...
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Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry have reunited for The Gadget Show Podcast! Whether you’re a seasoned fan of the show, or just dipping your toes into our sea of gadge, we think that The Gadget Show Podcast offers something for everyone – even those who just have a thing for bald men in glasses! So, please join us for the latest tech news and reviews! Join our membership club for extra content, the chance to watch recordings live and ad-free listening: https://patreon.com/thegadgetshow Hosted on ...
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Forgotten Australia

Forgotten Australia

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Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to ...
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Celebrating over 75 Million Listens! You’re listening to Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations, your nightly guide to rest and rejuvenation. Free episodes include occasional ads, but Premium members on patreon enjoy every meditation completely ad-free — plus access to hundreds of additional sessions you won’t find anywhere else. Upgrade today to unlock longer meditations, exclusive content, and a truly serene experience. Get cozy, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to drift into calm as we begin ...
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into th ...
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Jane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews. Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form. Join us twice a week as we walk grand estates, take tea with well-dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county. But in this tranquil corner of England, not everything is quite as it appears... Can our heroine Elizabeth ...
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Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive. Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons. A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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Football, done differently. Join Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn every Monday on this feed, for free, as they cover all the major European leagues, and a lot more from the world of football. For more podcasts each week, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, become a Stadio member by going to https://patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. For ad-free listening to all of our shows, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member. Hosted on Acast. See acas ...
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American History Hit

History Hit

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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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Fall asleep to quiet stories and meditations read from a cozy mountain cabin. For less than $5/month, supporters get the weekly bedtime stories and meditations ad-free, a day earlier. Access over 500 sleepy episodes, including nature sounds and eight classic audiobooks. Join us by subscribing in Apple Podcasts or at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. 💜 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A quick daily hit of The Fabulous Adam Richard and his theories about Doctor Who. Recaps, reactions, deep dives, and wild diversions. Binge new episodes early and ad-free at Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-survey The Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence. Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening! www.patreon.com/thehistoryofi ...
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The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams & John Davis

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The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many. I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated. That will be our motto. Every week we are going to tease out some big economic or political issue facing us, not just ...
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Love it or hate it, the advertising and marketing industry is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today. Adspeak, hosted by ADWEEK editor in chief Ryan Joe, brings to life stories from our top reporters, delving into the people, brands, ad agencies, and adtech giants that shape how we view the world, the products we buy, and the entertainment we enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My .4 Cents

My Point 4 Cents

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This is what musicians need to know about the music business today. Every Tuesday, music marketers Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth break down what's changed in music marketing and the music business, as well as what's currently changing in the industry. You’ll be surprised what they disagree about! To support the My Point 4 Cents and get a whole extra hour from every episode—including full interviews and ad-free banter—become a subscriber. Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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CANADALAND

CANADALAND

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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trial

Daily Mail

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The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit www.thecrimedesk.com to become a member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/ ...
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StarShipSofa

Tony C Smith

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The Audio Science Fiction Magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Slow Newscast

The Observer

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The Slow Newscast from The Observer takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From wars in Ukraine and Gaza through to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations covering some of the biggest topics of the day. Who are the people biohacking themselves in a quest for immortality? Or the man taking on an entire nation in the high seas to protect ...
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Blue Jays Happy Hour

Blue Jays Happy Hour

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Andrew Stoeten (The Batflip, formerly the Athletic, National Post, Blue Jays Nation, Drunk Jays Fans) and Nick Ashbourne (Sportsnet and Yahoo Sports) team up every week to discuss all things Toronto Blue Jays! AD-FREE AND WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH stoeten.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Too Many Cats

Iain Lee & Katherine Boyle

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Welcome to the beautifully chaotic world of Iain Lee and Katherine Boyle! Iain (The 11 O'Clock Show, I'm A Celebrity, LBC) and Katherine (talkRADIO, Global Academy) serve up the perfect cocktail of complete silliness and surprising depth. One minute they're exposing Facebook Marketplace dickheads and dissecting the latest scams, the next they're belting out ridiculous songs or diving deep into honest conversations about mental health and addiction. It's like having two of your funniest, most ...
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Welcome to Campaign magazine's podcast, our weekly look at the biggest stories, campaigns and important issues in UK advertising and media. Presented by Campaign's editorial team. Read more at http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/resources/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A sci-fi anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity called the Program. Each episode is a self-contained story focusing on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. Best rated episodes include "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Planned obsolescence" (drama), "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history). New stories take time but are coming out regularly. Becom ...
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The Funbunker Mixtape is a scripted comedy show for audio. Hosted by Mr. Fun himself, each episode is loosely constructed around a given theme. There are also sound effects, if you're into that sort of thing. The FBMT is written and produced by Jack Pointer and features the voices of Ian Brown, Stacy Frison, Brandon Millman, Brian Moline, Gina Natale, Jessica AD Pointer and Traci Swartz. Show the Venmo Tip Jar some love: @Funbunker.
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The Spooky Shed Podcast

Spooky Shed Productions

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Welcome to The Spooky Shed, your weekly spooky podcast destination for all things weird, scary, and supernatural! Every Sunday, we dive deep into chilling horror stories, gripping true crime cases, and fascinating paranormal talk that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From haunted hotels to mysterious killers, we explore the darkest corners of the unknown with engaging conversations and spine-tingling tales. So step inside and join us for your weekly dose of frights, mysteries, and eve ...
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For over 100 years, “free” has been one of the most powerful words in the marketing world. And believe it or not, companies love freebies as much as their customers do. Because giving away free products generates a lot of goodwill. And goodwill generates free press. We’ll talk about a ketchup company who gave a man a free boat. A hotel who gave a c…
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Crowdfunding is ending! Until we run out, anyone who signs up today will receive over $400 in premium, award-winning subscriptions, including: Canada’s National Observer, the Investigative Journalism Foundation, This American Life, Tangle News, Crooked Media, and Longview. If you sign up on an annual plan, or join our illustrious Editor’s Circle, y…
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Loads of rain made for one of the most enjoyable qualifying sessions of the year - even if we somehow avoided any red flags! We saw some amazing performances near the top of the grid, mirrored by some hugely disappointing ones from drivers knocked out in Q1... Please vote for us in the Autosport Awards 2026! https://www.autosport.com/awards-voting/…
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Liv and Michaela speak with Dan-el Padilla Peralta about his new book Classicism and Other Phobias, breaking down the 'Founders of Western Civilization' myth, the field of 'Classics', and the racialized mess its often made. Find more about the book, and the article Racing the Classics. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note…
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Is Canada’s A.I. champion eating the news? Canada is betting big on Cohere, but a lawsuit alleges that the company’s flagship LLM is bypassing paywalls and hallucinating content. What happens to the news industry if A.I. continues to run amok? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Jules Bugiel (Associate Producer and Fact Checking)…
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Alice is joined by Kate Samas to discuss the latest in speculative fiction, including an accusation that the latest George RR Martin release has AI generated art. 💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate ❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t…
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There were plenty of errors in the early running out in Vegas - but don't worry, yet another problem with a manhole cover meant most drivers couldn't set proper times anyway! Please vote for us in the Autosport Awards 2026! https://www.autosport.com/awards-voting/ You can listen to an extended version of every Race Review episode over on our Patreo…
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How did a medieval Scottish stone become the centre of a daring heist in the 1950's? This is the extraordinary saga of the Stone of Scone, aka the Stone of Destiny, a relic that created the kings of Scotland, is shrouded in myth and legend and was taken by the English. Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Dauvit Broun to unravel the truth behind the t…
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She was 'the Other Boleyn Girl' - Anne's sister, Mary, who supposedly had an affair with King Henry VIII. Such drama! What evidence is there that the two got betwixt the sheets together? How likely was it?! Joining Kate today is the historian and author, Estelle Paranque, to get to the heart of the these rumours. This episode was edited by Tim Arst…
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As the militia prepare to leave Meryton for good, Lydia Bennet receives a thrilling invitation. Colonel Foster and his wife have offered her a trip to Brighton – the very place to which the dashing Mr Wickham and his comrades are soon bound. Sun, sea, and soldiers… what could possibly go wrong? A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie An…
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*EXTREME WINGS-ERA PAUL McCARTNEY VOICE* Jeff! OooOooOoo OO ooOOoo! Jeff! Yes, that's right. I said Jeff. As in Jeff Passan of ESPN, who is as credible as they come, and who this week left open all the possibilities for an incredible winter, telling us that the Jays “want a left-handed complement to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,” that they have “no plans …
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Drift off to the next chapters of Night and Day by Virginia Woolf. 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 copy of the Just Sleep boo…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, but with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can also be one of the most stressful. Take a moment to relax and unwind with this soothing guided sleep meditation, designed to help you find serenity and peace during the holiday season. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep or simply want to…
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Four year old August “Gus” Lamont vanished from his grandparents’ remote sheep station in the South Australian outback, triggering one of the largest searches in the state’s history. But nearly two months on, police, soldiers, SES crews, divers, and locals have turned up nothing. No trace, no evidence, no clues to what might have happened. In this …
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It’s crowdfunding month here at Canadaland! Sign up today and receive a FREE Canadaland merch pack. Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today. To donate funding so we can complete this series, email [email protected] Police statistics say that a Jew in Canada is now 9 times more likely to be the victim of a hate crime than a Jew in the Uni…
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Why were more than 12 thousand cases of satanic abuse brought in the 1980s? Was the Prince of Darkness walking among us then? Or did something else cause the panic? Joseph Laycock joins Don for this episode to discuss the so-called Satanic Panic, from daycares to news outlets to board games. Joe is the author of many books including 'Dangerous Game…
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In August 1896, Aussies went to the movies for the first time – and it happened at Melbourne’s Opera House just nine months after the French Lumiere brothers got le punters to pay to see the moving pictures in Paris. It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links: Patreon: pat…
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Broadcasting from under the Hollywood sign in the middle of a rare Californian downpour, we follow the water straight into the gold. Starting with LA as a city built on pure imagination, we jump back to the original gold rushes that reshaped the map: California in 1849, the Australian fields, the Klondike, and the deep shafts of South Africa. We me…
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What happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? In the 1580s Sir Walter Raleigh set about establishing a permanent English colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina. But within a few years the settlement and its colonists had mysteriously vanished. Ever since, historians and archaeologists have tried to piece together what really happe…
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In 1588, Spain’s mighty armada sailed to invade England and change the balance of power in Europe. Dan explains why Philip II launched the Armada, details the high-stakes clash in the Channel, and outlines the decisive tactics, leadership and luck that helped the English prevail. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore. Sir Francis …
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A faith born in the distant prehistoric past, rooted in ancient Iranian texts over 4,000 years old, Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest living religions. and one that shaped empires. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Almut Hintze to explore the origins, beliefs, and enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism. Fro…
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For Medieval Europe, the Apocalypse wasn’t just a metaphor - it was very real and very imminent. We are talking about the four horsemen, locusts the size of horses, the beast of the abyss, the Whore of Babylon, and, obviously, the anti-christ. We’re going to go through the medieval apocalypse blow-by-blow to see how this obsession with the end led …
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We're back at home after a crazy Delusion Tour for even more delusion, as the cold weather and unique track layout have us serving up some crazy predictions this week! You can listen to an extended version of every Race Review episode over on our Patreon! You'll also access to every P1 episode ad-free, early access to tickets & merch, and access to…
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CSIS Director Daniel Rogers steps out of the shadows. For the first time in the history of CSIS, Canada’s top spy holds a press conference. His talking points included youth radicalization, Arctic security, and data sovereignty. But why is he talking now? This episode uses generative AI for the following purposes: several instances of voice cloning…
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2025 Season Holiday episodes are incoming!!! In the meantime, enjoy this rerun from Patreon! AD FREE! It's like when dr*g dealers give you the first hit free, we're hoping to lure you into Patreon. If you love The Sound of Music so much that you'll settle for anything even remotely similar, this is the movie for you! Not saying that's a bad thing, …
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RERUN!!!!! We're getting ready to post a whole lot of new christmas/holiday episodes, but in the meantime enjoy this AD-FREE pre-holiday treat! A sample of the ad-free goodness you get on Patreon! Vanessa Hudgens and Vanessa Hudgens star in The Princess Switch! Little to no effort is made to make this in any way plausible but it's still a pleasant …
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The budget Carney’s been trying to sell to Canadians finally went to a vote. Sam Konnert brings host Noor Azrieh into the room where it happened. Plus, the Liberals say they’re “taking back control” of Canada’s immigration system. They’re study permits and temporary residents by half. But what happens to the 3 million people already here? Noor talk…
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Amazon spent this year making an aggressive bid for the ad industry’s future, and the ripple effects were felt across agencies, tech vendors, and rival platforms. Ryan Joe and Adweek Retail & Commerce editor Kathryn Lundstrom break down Amazon's new tech that could challenge Meta, Google, and The Trade Desk for 2026 budgets. They also unpack why bu…
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Where are all the mince pies? Still in Christmas advertising it seems, despite the Less Healthy Food and drink (LHF) restrictions. The voluntary period banning foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) began on 1 October this year for paid online ads and TV with a 9pm watershed, just in time for a snowstorm of Christmas advertising. As of 5…
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Lydia travels to Kalamata, Greece, a renowned freediving spot to investigate the doping allegations. What substances are athletes meant to be taking? And what are the risks – to them, and to the sport she loves? Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November. To find out more about…
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Three years ago, travel writer Lydia Gard discovered freediving. An extreme and beautiful sport defined by one objective: to dive as deep as you can on one single breath. It soon became a calling. Then, she stumbled on a darker side of the sport. Rumours that a group of top divers were doping to go deeper. So she decided to investigate. Reporter - …
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Liv reads (the second half) of Book 11 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. It's the beginning of the end... The brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, fight to the death and leave their surviving family members - Jocasta, Antigone, Ismene, and Oedipus - to deal with their grief. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad…
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Three years ago, travel writer Lydia Gard discovered freediving. An extreme and beautiful sport defined by one objective: to dive as deep as you can on one single breath. It soon became a calling. Then, she stumbled on a darker side of the sport. Rumours that a group of top divers were doping to go deeper. Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts a…
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Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon, Jesse Cannon, and Dustin Boyer tackle various shifts and trends in the music industry, particularly focusing on Spotify's recent introduction of video features in the American market and alterations to the Shuffle function. Highlighting the skepticism among American users accustomed to more static interfaces, the host…
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Reporting from West Hollywood, in a rock ’n’ roll hotel with no parties and no drugs as house rules. We take a walk down Sunset Boulevard and into the strange engine of L.A.: a city built almost entirely on imagination, storytelling and constant reinvention. From Mulholland’s aqueduct to the studios that wrote America’s myths, we asks: what does a …
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