Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as th ...
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Albert Jack Podcasts
A weekly look at the history and origins of some of the wonderful words and phrases we use everyday - without knowing why. Audio Books written & narrated by Albert Jack here - https://albertjack.co.uk/
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The Jack Report is tuning into world events from the perspective of a Londoner. Audio Books written & narrated by Albert Jack here - https://albertjack.co.uk/
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Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities.
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A podcast for movie lovers. Co-hosts Jack Dagger and Kyle Albert watch a movie and then discuss it, letting the conversation go where it wants (which sometimes leads to some hilarious places). New episodes are released every two weeks, and at the end of each show, we announce what movie we are discussing next, give you a chance to get in on the fun.
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The Utopias Podcast with Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan In the wake of an era where alarmism and crisis branding sells - whether in relation to climate change, new technologies, or polarization, we have a huge opportunity to embrace our capacity for innovation, empathy, and compassion towards one another. To get there it is high time to have creative, productive, and truly progressive conversations about our planetary future, and approach such from every discipline and perspective we can. Hosted by U ...
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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A podcast devoted to the wonderful world of fungi. Our eclectic show covers fungi in health & wellness, technology, science, culture and more. Welcome to the Mushroom Revival.
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Well done, brave adventurer! You have uncovered History For You with Douglas and Hugh - a brand new comedy podcast about history. For you. Join two potentially award-winning historians Douglas Wrattle and Hugh Canard as they take you on a fascinating deep dive into the fascinating annals of fascinating world history. Subjects include King Arthur, Boudicca, 1066, The Great Fire of London, Pirates, Ghosts, King Henry VIII, Jack the Ripper, Highwaymen and more! This comedy series is written and ...
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Beyond the world we can see is a mysterious world.
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"Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin" explores the journey to success and professional fulfillment. These are the stories of obstacles overcome, periods of doubt, plan B's and the passion to push through to follow one’s passion and realize a dream. Guests on the first 80 episodes of the podcast have included musicians Shawn Colvin, Sarah Jarosz, Nick Lowe, Steven Van Zandt and John Pizzarelli, writers Nick Hornby, Jacqueline Woodson, Patrick Radden Keefe, Scott Turow and Colum McCa ...
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Do you ever wonder when did you get so serious? Do you miss the good old days? Do you lack fun in your life? About half of Americans say they don’t have enough fun. Join me on a mission to prioritize fun in our lives and why the lack of fun is detrimental to our well-being. This weekly podcast pivots between solo episodes and guest interviews. I, either, talk about a fun activity that I did or explore ideas around why fun can be so elusive. I hope to inspire you to explore ways to incorporat ...
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What does it truly mean to represent your country at the highest level? Coming in from the Cold starts in the late 19th century and spans three centuries. Jessica Creighton tells the history of black footballers in England with personal stories from iconic players and managers and insights from sports historians and experts. Football's early Black trailblazers influenced generations of household names in the English game who then became pioneers themselves - breaking down barriers whilst pla ...
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CEOs successfully leading growth companies require continual learning, new thinking and a guided approach. CEO BrainFood was created to be a resource and guide for entrepreneur founders and CEOs seeking insights and useful tools to help them build enterprise value, generate higher profits, and develop the talent needed to consistently win at the Great Game of Business.
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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for inf ...
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A Boundless Theatre podcast production. Be ready. Be listening. And do not be afraid. This is Radio Elusia. What happens when all communication is sanctioned and you can never be sure who is listening? An original scripted thriller about transmission, revolution and pirate radio from producers Boundless Theatre. With an immersive sound design and original music by FATHER, the audience is asked to be ready, be listening and do not be afraid. This is Radio Elusia. Set in the sprawling fictiona ...
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Film & TV, The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Producers, Composers, Costume Design, Talk Art & Creativity
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Film & TV episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to actors, directors, writers, cinematographers & variety of behind the scenes creatives about their work and how they forged their creative careers. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds o ...
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Project Moonbase – The Historic Sound of the Future | Unusual music show | Podcast | Space cult | projectmoonbase.com
Project Moonbase - DJ Bongoboy & MC Zirconium - Futurologists, antiquarians and explorers in the outer realms of the music multiverse
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Project Moonbase is filled with music to surprise, delight and occasionally horrify you. Made by someone who really cares (and his prisoner). We bring you music you’ve never heard before that will put a smile on your face, open your third eye and make you dance. We love space age bachelor pad music, library music, charity shop cheese, hauntology, ping pong stereo, moog music, sitar-driven psychedelia, lounge, the retro-futuristic, contemporary electronica, soundtrack music, radiophonics, eur ...
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Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people in the fantasy football industry. My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much ...
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766 Gertrude Stein (with Francesca Wade) | Ruskin on the Only One Way to Get Art | My Last Book with Holly Baggett
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Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) has long been one of the most famous - and most polarizing - figures in modernism. Was she a trailblazing genius? Or a literary charlatan? Her bestselling memoir of 1933, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, which made her internationally famous, only added fuel to the fire. In this episode, Jacke talks to biographer Fra…
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634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)
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How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers of England, in battle? And, how was Joan’s legendary ascent finally brought shatteringly down, as she fell into the hands of her dreaded English enemies…?…
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DAVID SILVERMAN: From Scribbles to The Simpsons
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Send us a text Perhaps we should have known all along that David Silverman would pursue a life in animation and would make us laugh. When his father, a professor of chemical engineering, read to him at night, it wasn’t “Goodnight Moon” or “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” It was Walt Kelly and the classic comic strip “Pogo.” At the movies, it was Charlie…
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Radical Self-Acceptance (with Kerie Logan)
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Kerie Logan has been a Human Consciousness Guide for over 20 years, supporting people with mental health concerns. She is an author, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and NLP practitioner. She is trained in several modalities, such as metaphors, trauma-informed, grief support, shadow work, PTSD, parts therapy, timeline therapy, QHHT, past lives, a…
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Are Ouija boards really paranormal? Does God know what time it is? And is dark matter real — or is gravity wrong? Continuing his Christmas tradition of spending the holiday with those spending it alone, Jimmy Akin tackles these and many more questions posed by listeners with reason, faith, and curiosity. The post Alone Together for Christmas 2025 a…
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156 - The Past Times with Myles Anderson
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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian and YouTuber Myles Anderson! SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCH TOUR DATES Rocketmoney Mint MobileBy All Things Comedy
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765 Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Mike Palindrome)
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In Puritan New England, a young man leaves Faith, his wife, to go into the forest to meet the Devil. It's a story "as deep as Dante," said Herman Melville. In this episode, Jacke reads "Young Goodman Brown," by Nathaniel Hawthorne, then Jacke and Mike discuss the story that Stephen King has called "one of the ten best stories written by an American…
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633. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)
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How did a young, uneducated peasant girl dressed in men’s clothing, Joan of Arc, plan to crown the son of the mad and feeble Charles VI, the King of all France, and save them from the English? What happened when she met with the Dauphin? And, what happened when, in April 1429, Joan of Arc finally road to war, dressed in a suit of white armour, and …
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Peter Bloom is the founder and general coordinator of Rhizomatica, an organization that promotes new communication technologies that are community owned and managed. He is also the founder and ex-director of Juntos, a human rights organization for latino immigrants, and the founder of the Media for Justice Project in Nigeria. In 2015, he was named …
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine great man Brigham Young. Part one of four. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Nutrafol - Use code: Dollop Rocketmoney ChewyBy All Things Comedy
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764 Two Thousand Years of Roman History (with Edward J. Watts) | My Last Book with Nathan Hensley
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What do we talk about when we talk about ancient Romans? For many of us, it's typically a fairly narrow slice of history: the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, perhaps, as their republic shades into empire before collapsing at the hands of barbarians a few hundred years later. In this episode, Jacke talks to Edward J. Watts, whose book The Ro…
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632. Joan of Arc: Warrior Maid (Part 1)
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What are the origins of the legendary Joan of Arc, the famous French maid who saved France from the English during the Hundred Years’ War, dressed all the while in men’s clothes? Why is hers one of the most remarkable stories of all time? And, was she really under divine influence when, as only a teenager, she demanded to be taken from her humble F…
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Following your heart to help others (with Carson Wagner)
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Carson Wagner is the founder and CEO of Lifetime of Love Nannies, a fast-growing childcare agency built to make life easier for families while creating meaningful, well-supported careers for caregivers. Carson turned her passion for helping others into a mission-driven business known for high-touch, customizable care—serving families, corporate par…
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Can Psychopaths Be Saved? And More Weird Questions
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For New Year's week, Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions posed by Cy Kellett, including whether psychopaths who feel no remorse can be saved; what happened to the saints who rose at the Resurrection; who was Peter's wife; and more! The post Can Psychopaths Be Saved? And More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.…
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After the publication of her debut novel Wuthering Heights in December of 1847, Emily Brontë - still writing under her pen name Ellis Bell - joined Currer and Acton Bell (her sisters Charlotte and Anne) as promising and intriguing young writers. Sadly, Emily would die barely a year later. How did the public view her and her writing during this brie…
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631. Wagner: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall
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Was Richard Wagner a revolutionary artist who reshaped music forever, or an egotists mired in scandal, whose dangerous ideas were inseparable from the operas he created? How did the legendary worlds encapsulated in his bombastic music - featuring gods, heroes, and monsters - become entangled with politics and power? And, did Wagner inspire Hitler a…
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Happy New Year! Here is part two of the Christmas Campfire for 2025, though I guess it's more of a New Years Campfire! I hope you enjoy it, it's been another great year for the Christmas Campfire and a huge thank you for everyone for taking part and being brave enough to put there stories out there for our entertainment! I'll be back in January for…
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine explor the Milk Strike! SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy
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“A sonnet,” said the poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, “is a moment’s monument.” But who invented the sonnet? Who brought it to prominence? How has it changed over the years? And why does this form continue to be so compelling? In this episode of the History of Literature, we take a brief look at one of literature's most enduring forms, from its inventi…
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630. Tchaikovsky: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall
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What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidden beneath Tchaikovsky’s sweeping, lyrical melodies…? Join Tom and Dominic at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring …
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How Many Souls Do Twins Have? And More Weird Questions
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It's Christmas week so we're bringing you a special weird questions episode where Jimmy Akin answers questions like: Can identical twins share a soul? What happens if you’re excommunicated unfairly? Could a living soul possess someone else? Are demons capable of repentance? Are we insignificant in a vast universe—or still uniquely special? The post…
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Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play football across no-man's land? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve int…
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761 The Story of the Nativity (with Stephen Mitchell) | The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (#4 Greatest Book of All Time)
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Stephen Mitchell has translated or adapted some of the world's most beautiful and spiritually rich texts, including The Gospel According to Jesus, The Book of Job, Gilgamesh, Tao Te Ching, Bhagavad Gita, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Beowulf, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, and The Way of Forgiveness. In his la…
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It's Christmas Eve, so it must be time for the Christmas Campfire! Thank you so much to everyone that submitted their stories this year, it's been another great year for entires and there's plenty enough for two episodes. I'll release the second part sometime after Christmas and before the New Year when I return home after visiting family and whatn…
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Boys just want to have fun, too (a response)
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This is my response to a few things I disagreed with after some reflection on the previous episode. While I agreed with Jack on the overall sentiments, I disagreed with the messaging that women and feminism were all to blame for the problems affecting men. [email protected] www.funisfundamental.com…
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Boys just want to have fun, too (with Jack Kammer)
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Jack Kammer is a social worker. His focus is on the mental wellbeing of men and boys and how sexism in our culture affects them. He is the founder of Male Friendly Media. In our conversation, Jack and I discuss issues affecting men and boys in our culture currently including the loneliness epidemic and how the women in their lives can help them for…
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Christmas Special: You're Invited to a Roman and Victorian Celebration
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With the Winter Solstice firmly in our rearview mirror, we round out the year with an especially festive episode! Hugh cordially invites you and Douglas to the Roman Midwinter celebration of Saturnalia, which sowed the seeds of many Christmas traditions we enjoy to this day. Then we exchange gifts as Douglas returns the favour by taking you and Hug…
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