Best Adventuring Anyway Podcasts (2026)

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SEASON 3 FINALE: The Lost 'Lord of the Rings' Adventure 31:54

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IT'S THE SEASON 3 FINALE! Gather 'round everyone, it's time for our final tale of this season. In this epic finale, we venture to middle-Earth as we uncover a twisting tale previously untold, from the world of "Lord of the Rings" and whatever that world is actually called! This week's story features the adventures of Gladys Gladiola, the lesser kno…

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If You’re B2 in 2026, This Is How I’d Level Up My English 24:30

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Work with me by joining The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Charlie Baxter

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Dayshift at the Museum 27:36

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Dreamer Tambus Ray Jones thinks he's destined for something big but his imaginative ideas never pay off and in desperate need of a job, he accepted to be a security guard at the Natural History Museum. During his watch, Tambus makes a startling discovery. The dayshift at this museum is startlingly normal, boring, and mundane. Tambus must find a way…

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Pivoting Through Life’s Seasons with Dal Sekhon 47:40

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This one hit home. After a year of slowed down podcast publishing pace for Chasing Common Ground, I sat down with my friend Dal Sekhon to talk about what it means to evolve in real time—when life doesn’t go how you planned, when progress isn’t linear, and when consistency doesn’t look like what it used to. We covered the real-life side of growth, n…

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Bonus Ep 85 - The Cultural Importance of British Pubs | Ft. Jim 26:25

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox …

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Life in the Culdesac: Growing up with Ed, Edd & Eddy 31:24

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Buttered toast! Grab your jawbreakers, we're headed to the culdesac! That's right, this week's guest Clyde Pettybones joins "The Hometown Buffet" Podcast to talk all about what growing up was like with famous neighbors Ed, Edd & Eddy. This week features Ross Vs. guest Josh Waddle, with guest Zack Kelly in control of the games! A Room228Production…

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Extra Ep: Why Your English Suddenly Feels WORSE (The Truth No One Tells You) 7:35

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🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality?Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll:🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and p…

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Bitesize Ep 107 - Charlie Chatter: I swore I’d never go back... 30:12

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I swore I’d never go back to an office… but here we are. In this episode, I unpack …

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BREAKING: Animated Odyssey Movie Coming Fall 2026 27:51

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It’s recently been revealed that Adventures in Odyssey is developing a feature-length film! Gabriel whips out his microphone to discuss this exciting development as it unfolds and react to new AIO character art live! Along with Gabe joins a special guest: his sister Beck! It’s an Odyheyr reaction you don’t want to miss. Goofs: 10:33: Gabriel incorr…

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Stories from the Overlook Hotel 32:25

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Did you know that the Torrance Family actually had a second child with them at the now-infamous incident at The Overlook Hotel? Well, they did! And they're here to share their side of the story. What was Jack really like as a Dad? Was the hotel actually that spooky? Should Wendy just let them know what "Furries" are? We'll find out all that and mor…

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Learn Real English Through Stories: The Urban Fox Dines at The Ivy 18:03

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox with…

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The Final Trick of "Mind F***" Kirk Angel 28:21

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*whispers* "Are you ready?" This week it's the life story of world-renowned magician 'Mind F*** Kirk Angel' as he sits down to reveal what's behind the magic of his big final trick, right before he officially retires. One part khaki jeans, multiple parts cat, and whole lotta unsure magicians create his epic finale! Prepare to be mind blown (or very…

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From the Archives: Growing up in the UK in the 90s - Bonus Ep 2 28:47

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Harry back on t…

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David Keohan – The Man Bringing Ireland’s Lost Stone-Lifting Culture Back to Life 1:09:29

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Centuries ago, young men in Celtic villages proved their strength and identity not in gyms but by lifting stones older than memory — rites of passage where pride, community, culture, and strength were one. That tradition vanished… until David Keohan rediscovered it. In this conversation, David reveals how the ancient Irish stones — some untouched f…

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Holiday Vibes & Hollywood Waxing Adventures 58:36

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In this lively episode of Squirrel, we explore the vibrant world of holiday vibes and beauty adventures. From the picturesque streets of Europe to the intimate details of Hollywood waxing, we share candid experiences and humorous insights. We talk: 🎄 Embracing the festive spirit in wintry Europe 💄 Navigating the world of beauty routines and self-ca…

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The Ballad of "Eark-Dawg" the Childstar 28:41

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We've all heard plenty of stories about the rough lives of child stars... This week we take it old school, to the cinematic days of the 50's, or 60's, or maybe 80's? We're honestly not sure WHEN he was the star of the infamous 'Blood Face' horror franchise (original, not the reboots!) but what we do know is this week's guest, Earkle Jerke (AKA EARK…

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S5/E4 - Learn English Through a Wild French Bank Heist: Albert Spaggiari with Alastair Budge 58:07

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A gang tunnels through the sewers of Nice to pull off one of France’s most audacious bank heists—complete with t…

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The Crimes of "Hoss" the Giant Ohio Hairball 32:34

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*This episode is based on true events* Are you aware that Ohio houses a very REAL and very HAIRY monstrosity known as "Hoss"? It's a giant hairball creature that mostly stays contained with it's owners...except sometimes when it escapes and wreaks HAVOC on the town. How could this happen? Well, the owner of this furry freak is this week's special g…

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Paul Buono on OCD, Fear, Identity & Becoming a Fully Human Coach 56:54

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In this deeply human conversation, coach Paul Buono opens up about identity, perfectionism, OCD, lupus, disordered eating, fear-based avoidance, and the path to becoming a more integrated person. The episode explores how tunnel vision—whether toward fitness, career, or health—can disconnect us from friendships, opportunities, and fully living. We a…

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Bonus Ep 84: Pt. 2 of The Elizabethan Era: Exploration, Empire & the English Renaissance | Ft. Ben Marks 31:10

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 25 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ England sails into global power in this spirited exploration of the Elizabethan Age. Charlie and Ben unpack how exploration, capital…

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The Dark Side of Toy Story 26:14

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What do our toys REALLY do when we're not around?...This week the owner of some *cough* pretty well known toys joins a young man's toy collector's podcast (Mom's basement included) to share what it's like living with a bunch of inanimate objects that are actually very...animate. Well, more than that, THEY'RE ALIVE! And they have a thirst for human …

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Pedalling Beyond Borders: Dr Kate Leeming on Purpose-Driven Adventure 1:25:38

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What drives someone to cycle across Africa, through Siberia, over Australia’s wildest tracks, and into the remote corners of the Himalayas — not for glory, but for change? In this episode, Sam Penny sits down with Dr Kate Leeming, global explorer, educator, and the powerhouse behind Breaking the Cycle. With over 100,000 km of cycling expeditions ac…

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Red Soles, New Jobs, Two Broke Girls 56:23

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In this debut episode of Squirrel, we dive headfirst into career chaos, manifestation delusion, and retail therapy dreams, because what’s more powerful than a girl with a vision board and a screenshot of Louis V heels in her Notes app? We talk: 👠 Treating yourself in true red-sole style 📦 Starting new jobs and leaving old ones (whether you quit or …

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Delulu Enough to Try 2:26

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This one’s for any girl who’s ever started a brunch date with “Okay, but listen to what HE did…” For the girlies who spiral, regroup, and do it all over again. For the ones who feel the feelings, big ones. Loud ones. Soft ones. The ones who hate their job, love their job, or literally just want to be held. This is for anyone who has a period, lost …

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IELTS Ep 5: Talking About British Icons and Inspiring People (IELTS Part 2) 32:50

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Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack⁠ In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest IELTS Speaking challenges — describing a person who inspires you — with the legendary Sir David Attenborough as our muse. Hear three real student answers (Band 5, 7, and 9) and discover what separates a good response from a great one. From fluency to phrasing, t…

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I Shouldn't Be Alive: Surviving Grimace 29:33

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It's all Mcfun and Mcgames with purple milkshakes until the real purple people eater gets conjured up.... This week it's the harrowing story of a survivor of a Grimace attack, from live in a McDonald's. Does Ronald himself have anything to do with this? What layer of hell is Grimace actually from? Someone shouldn't have opened the McNecronomicon...…

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🎃 Halloween Special | Real Vocabulary from 2 Creepy Stories 1:02:32

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 20 intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More about Harry's Immersion Courses 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this Halloween special, Charlie and Harry each share a spine-tingli…

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Exploring Empathy and Adventure with Liv Á Argjahøvda 42:32

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I got to visit Liv and her family last summer in Denmark, and it really left a mark on me. In this episode, we talk about growing up between cultures, raising grounded kids in a digital world, and how empathy can be a guiding principle when you’re unsure where to go next. Liv brings a quiet wisdom that’s been shaped by travel, parenthood, and a lif…

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Welcome to Hell: The Podcast! 24:48

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What's scarier than being on a podcast to talk about your life? Being on a podcast...IN HELL! This week features the story of one man with the unfortunate nickname "Puffy" coming face to face with Satan himself, on the dark lord's podcast "Welcome to Hell" where he welcomes in new-comers who just passed on into his firey underworld. It's so fun! Th…

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Pronunciation Ep 03 - Master British Intonation with Real Speech 30:35

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👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a clip from a previous episode of his to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all in a lighthearted, playful manner. This is for learners who want to sound s…

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From Wheelchair to World Record: Liam's Beville's Fight 1:26:39

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When Liam Beville was 18, a stolen car mounted a curb in Limerick and crushed both his legs. Doctors told him he’d never walk again. But Liam didn’t just walk — he deadlifted 285 kg to become a Guinness World Record holder, and 310 kg at 75 kg bodyweight to become one of Ireland’s greatest lifters of all time. This episode is about defying prognosi…

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The Curse of the Rubbed Amulet 31:20

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Ever rub an amulet so much a buncha spooky goo comes out of it? Same! This week it's the story of famed-teen horror author Jill Off as she joins the EVIL BOOKS podcast to talk about her recent mishap, where an overly rubbed amulet's curse caused all of her evil and whacky book creatures to escape their books and reek havoc on the town! This week gu…

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Sister Cities: The Harbingers 55:24

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We're back with another episode of Sister Cities! Today, have a listen to The Harbingers and check it out ⁠here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our sponsors at⁠⁠ https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Caldera Studios

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Ep. 112: The Bat Of Balsamica Pt. 1 1:05:07

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The city of Balsamica is a rotting hellscape ruled with an iron fist by oligarch Curtis Smith. None dare oppose him, save for one brave Vampire and his trusty (if not ___) sidekick: Billiam Bucharesti and Bertrand Balfive. Tonight, their mission is to save the only politician willing to stand up to Curtis Smith: Councilwoman Tabitha Quigley, at the…

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Turn Up Anyway: A Friday Push from John Williamson’s Journey 7:04

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This short, punchy episode isn’t a checklist—it’s a rally. Drawing on John Williamson’s story of hitting rock bottom twice and rebuilding with discipline and quiet courage, Sam lays out the mindset that makes weekends count. With echoes from history—Mawson on the ice, Violet Jessop returning to sea, Farnsworth sketching TV from ploughed rows, Huber…

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Bitesize Ep 106 - The Elves and the Shoemaker 19:26

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful co…

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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: John Williamson on Bravery, Burnout, and Building Again 1:08:23

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The phone buzzes. It’s the bank. Payroll is due tomorrow and the numbers don’t add up. Most people would call that rock bottom — but for John Williamson, it was just one of many. John built Construct Health into a 40-person physiotherapy and occupational health business, lost it all (twice), and somehow found the strength to start again. Through ba…

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Surviving the Great Alien War of Independence Day 31:42

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"Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in this history of mankind. Mankind -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests of killing …

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When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: John Williamson’s Spark, Struggle & Breakthrough 6:00

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Founder and physio John Williamson built Construct Health to 40 staff, then faced the silent panic of overdrafts, payroll, and responsibility. Instead of quitting, he rebuilt through discipline, breathwork, a rolling 18-month cashflow, a 100 km ultra, and a bout under stadium lights. This short episode guides listeners to name their Spark, confront…

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Ep. 111: The Night Of Hollow Veils 1:29:32

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On a stormy October night, Detectives Brondheim and Higgins investigate the disappearance of children in a tiny British hamlet. But what they uncover is far stranger, and far darker, than either had anticipated... Now, beset by a mysterious knocking and a demon stalking the town, this unlikely pair must survive the night (and uncover the true origi…

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When Consistency Feels Impossible, but You Show Up Anyway 1:15:15

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Some days, consistency isn’t a choice—it’s a non-negotiable. In this solo episode, I open up about what’s been pulling at me lately, from health challenges to identity shifts, and why I’m still hitting record. I share the behind-the-scenes of staying committed when it feels easier to step back, and how I’m learning to honor both momentum and rest w…

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Speak the Truth Anyway: Kathy Lette and the Courage to Laugh Through Fear 5:31

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In this week’s Action episode of Why’d You Think You Could Do That?, host Sam Penny takes inspiration from one of the sharpest minds in modern feminism — Kathy Lette — the woman who turned outrage into comedy, sexism into satire, and shame into storytelling. At just 17, Kathy co-wrote Puberty Blues, a book so raw and real it was banned from schools…

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Bonus Ep 83: Harry’s Mishaps Pt. 2 - Car Clamps, Bailiffs, a Crash, and Some Very British Vocabulary 24:06

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a cra…

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Kathy Lette: The Mischievous Feminist Who Turned Outrage into Art 1:10:45

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At just 17, Kathy Lette co-wrote Puberty Blues — a brutally honest, hilarious and taboo-shattering take on Australian surf culture that shocked a nation, scandalised parents, and became a cult classic. Rather than apologising, she leaned in. From Puberty Blues to How to Kill Your Husband, Mad Cows and The Boy Who Fell to Earth, Kathy has made a car…

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Creating Disney: The Untold Story of Ronnie Tupperware 27:59

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By Whose Life is it Anyway? Podcast | Room228

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The Power of Unapologetic Truth: Kathy Lette’s Spark, Struggle & Breakthrough 7:17

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By Sam Penny

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Ep. 110: The Hunt For The Black Haddock 1:21:28

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In the quiet town of Merihaven, a dark presence stalks the waters offshore. The fish are gone, and the town is out of answers. Their last hope: two brothers, Ethan and Rupert Chum, and their old fishing boat The Lady Limpet Barnacle. With the town's blessing and a rag tag crew of misfits this intrepid band make for the seas to end the scourge that …

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Action: One Small Step Inspired by Lachie Smart 3:41

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All week we’ve been exploring the story of Lachie Smart, who at just 18 became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. We heard the spark at his kitchen table, the struggles of sponsorship setbacks and near disaster, and the breakthrough that carried him 45,000 km across the globe. But today isn’t about Lachie’s story — it’s about yours. …

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From the Archives: A British Conversation in Charlie's Pub, Scene 1 - Bitesize Ep 2 16:45

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of …

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Lachie Smart: Youngest Pilot to Fly Solo Around the World at 18 1:25:05

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At just 18 years old, Lachie Smart became the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world — a record-breaking journey of 45,000 kilometres, 24 countries, and 54 days alone in a single-engine plane. But this conversation goes deeper than the headline. In this full interview with Sam Penny on Why’d You Think You Could Do That?, Lachie reveals how an …