Best Andrew Drummond Podcasts (2025)

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339: Andrew Drummond White Mountains 100 Community Builder 2:05:45

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Andrew Drummond is the heartbeat of the White Mountain trail running community -ultrarunner, ski mountaineer, and race director who set the FKT on the Direttissima, summiting all 48 NH 4,000-footers in under five days. We dive into his adventures in ultramarathons, backcountry skiing, and community building in Jackson, NH, including the White Mount…

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Dime idioms. ‘HoCo’ and syllable acronyms. Pulling a Trevor 14:48

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1118. This week, we look at the origins of idioms related to the word "dime," like "turn on a dime" and "get off the dime." We also look at a special kind of acronym that uses syllables, and how words like "Nabisco," "SoHo," and "HoCo" were formed. The "dime" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs we…

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The Knock (Lamont Baldwin) 44:01

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A woman knocks on the door, and within minutes, the man she asked for is outside dead. His family wanted answers. Detectives put the pieces together one by one to figure out this complex case. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-knock Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @…

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Ep 203: Making sense of milk intolerances in infants, with Pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr Victoria Martin, MD, MPH 47:37

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, a pediatric gastroenterologist, Pediatric GI expert Dr. Victoria Martin joins me to demystify milk intolerance in babies—what FPIAP and cow’s milk protein intolerance really mean, why these diagnoses are tricky, and how families can find practical, evidence-based solutions.shares her expertise on milk intoler…

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Is The 2026 Election Already in Danger? 37:04

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“The Constitution gives the states the power to set the time, place, and manner of elections,” the election lawyer Marc Elias points out. “It gives the President no [such] power.” Yet, almost one year before the midterms, Donald Trump has called for a nationwide prohibition on mail-in voting, an option favored by Democrats, as well as restrictions …

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Hillary Clinton on the Psychology of Autocrats 45:56

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The Washington Roundtable is joined by the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Keren Yarhi-Milo, the dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, to discuss why interpreting the psychology of world leaders such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping is essential to understanding global crises. Cl…

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How algorithms are changing the meaning of words, with Adam Aleksic 14:04

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1117. This week, we talk with Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, about the ways algorithms are changing the meaning of words. We look at how words like "preppy" have evolved and how social media is accelerating language change. We also look at how different cultures "shout" online without using capital letters, the linguistic connectio…

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How Bad Is It?: Political Violence in the U.S., and What We Can Learn from Brazil 47:11

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The New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz joins Tyler Foggatt for the latest installment of “How Bad Is It?,” a monthly series on the health of American democracy. Their guest is the Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa, whose documentaries explore the country’s democratic backsliding. They discuss what the United States can learn from Brazil’s struggl…

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The pirate history of ‘scallywag.’ ‘Used to’ versus ‘use to.’ Cheese grits. 14:50

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1116. This week, we clarify the origins of the word "Schnauzer" and why it may mean "snout," "growler," or "mustache." Then, in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we look at the true origins of the word "scallywag," which, believe it or not, isn't from pirates but may be related to Shetland ponies. Then, we look at why we use both "used to" and "use …

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The Windshield Murder (Gregory Biggs) 42:03

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A man’s body is found in the park. What happened would first center on a car. The end would involve murder. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-windshield-murder Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /listenAOMpod | …

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Ep 202: Feeding Kids Without the Pressure: Practical Plant-Forward Tips with Dr. Reshma Shah 39:15

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Send us a text Feeding kids well is foundational to health—but real-life meals can feel hard. Pediatrician Dr. Reshma Shah, co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, joins Jessica to share simple, evidence-based ways to make family meals more nourishing and less stressful. We cover how to “add in” plants without…

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How the “Dangerous Gimmick” of the Two-State Solution Ended in Disaster 38:10

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For decades, the United States backed efforts to achieve a two-state solution—in which Israel would exist side by side with the Palestinian state, with both states recognizing each other’s claim to contested territory. The veteran negotiators Hussein Agha, representing Palestine, and Robert Malley, an American diplomat, played instrumental roles in…

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Charlie Kirk and the Long Shadow of Political Violence 37:14

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The Washington Roundtable discusses the fatal shooting of the right-wing activist and Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday during a speech on a college campus. The panel considers whether the United States risks tumbling into a spiral of political violence, and how the Administration might use this moment to justify a crackdo…

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338 New England Races and Patreon Love 1:22:57

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AFB and Evil Becky are back with a full plate of races, mountain lore, and more than a few tangents. If you like your trail chatter served awkwardly with Swedish Fish, this one’s for you. Shan Riggs is at it again!! Race Recaps: We dive into the Cross Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness and Macedonia Trailways in Kent, breaking down the 50K…

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From clay tablets to the Gutenberg press, with Keith Houston 25:19

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1115. This week, we talk with Keith Houston about his book, "The Book." We look at how writing technology evolved from clay tablets and bamboo slips to papyrus and paper. He shares some surprising facts, including why books are rectangles, how museums try to deacidify books, and how printing was once political. Keith Houston - Shadycharacters.co.uk…

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The New Yorker’s Head of Fact Checking on Our Post-Truth Era 42:40

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Fergus McIntosh, the head research editor at The New Yorker, joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss how the magazine is approaching fact -checking in the second Trump era. They talk about how the spread of disinformation and deepfakes has changed the work of verifying facts; why Trump has been more aggressive, in his second term, about restricting the rele…

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David Sinclair - Nordic Roots & Ultra Success 1:16:53

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In this episode, we sit down with David Sinclair to trace his journey from Nordic skiing at Green Mountain Valley School and Dartmouth to becoming one of the most versatile trail running athletes in the U.S. David shares stories from his early days balancing skiing and running, his progression into marathon racing and Olympic Trials qualification, …

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Why we have indents. More on Formica. Running on Edgar. 19:13

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1114. This week, we look at the history and purpose of indents, from medieval manuscripts to modern word processors, and the difference between a first-line indent and a hanging indent. Then, we look at the fascinating, multi-layered story behind the word "Formica," and its connection to both a plastic substitute for mica and the Latin word for "an…

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Coins (Daniel Callaway and Patricia Andrews) 45:40

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A young man is found murdered in his home. Several hours later, a woman is found dead only blocks away. Coincidence or the work of one killer? Coins would help investigators find the answer. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/coins Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audioc…

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Anna Wintour Embraces a New Era at Vogue 40:04

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Speculation, analysis, and commentary circulated all summer, after the announcement, in June, that Anna Wintour would step back from her role as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue. This changing of the guard is uniquely fraught, because Wintour’s name has become nearly inextricable from the magazine, to a degree almost unknown today. And, as New…

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Ep 201: Youth Sports & Overtraining: Insights from Dr. Bianca Edison 42:46

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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Dr. Bianca Edison, a pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic physician, to discuss the critical issues surrounding youth sports. Dr. Edison shares her journey into sports medicine and emphasizes the importance of balancing athletic activities for young athletes. The discussion covers overtraining, the sig…

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Trump Has Grabbed Emergency Powers. How Will He Use Them? 37:19

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The Washington Roundtable, hosted by the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos, is back in season. The co-hosts reflect on the news of this summer, discussing President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on nearly every major U.S. trading partner; his deployment of the National Guard on the streets of the capital; and his purges of …

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337: Dick Vincent: Founder of the Escarpment Trail Run & Longest-Serving Trail Race Director 1:43:23

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Phast Phred, Evil Becky, and AFB host Dick Vincent—the man who’s been directing the Escarpment Trail Run in the Catskills for 48 years straight. That makes him the longest-serving trail race director in North America. Laddie Lawrence can have the road scene locked down with Westport’s summer series, but when it comes to gnarly trails, Escarpment is…

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Lexi Jackson & The White Mountain Direttissima 1:29:11

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White Mountain Direttissima FKT Direttissima Route Lexi Jackson on STRAVABy Run The Whites

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The surprising ways we gesture about time and space, with Lauren Gawne 22:58

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1113. This week, we talk with linguist Lauren Gawne about her book "Gesture: A Slim Guide." We look at how different cultures gesture about abstract concepts like time and space, and how we unknowingly gesture from our left-to-right writing system. We also look at why pointing is often rude, how different cultures point in different ways, and wheth…

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Why Pam Bondi Is the Attorney General of Trump’s Dreams 40:33

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The New Yorker contributing writer Ruth Marcus joins the guest host and staff writer Clare Malone to discuss Marcus’s recent profile of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. They talk about Bondi’s political origins and her unprecedented reshaping of the Justice Department, and how she delivers on President Trump’s desire to use the legal system for rev…

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Vonnegut’s semicolon rule. What age has to do with language. Chocolate donut. 15:42

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1112. This week, we look at why you can safely ignore Kurt Vonnegut’s famous advice about ignoring semicolons. We also look at why taking punctuation advice from fiction writers may not be a good idea for business writing. Then, we look at how major life events, not age, change how you speak as you get older. The age segment was by Valerie Fridland…

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The Package (Ildiko Krajnyak) 52:26

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A bomb explodes in a day spa, destroying the building, killing its owner, and seriously injuring others. Would the blast be the work of a terrorist act or something else? Unraveling the mystery became a puzzle that was solved one piece at a time View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-package Can’t get enough Ao…

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Donald Trump’s War on Culture Is Not a Sideshow 32:01

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The term “culture wars” is most often associated with issues of sexuality, race, religion, and gender. But, as recent months have made plain, when Donald Trump refers to the culture wars, he also means the arts. He fired the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which Republicans want to rename for him. His Administration fir…

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Ep 200! Rethinking ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Families Should Know - A Conversation with Paul Tough 45:27

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Send us a text Rethinking ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Families Should Know - A Conversation with Paul Tough In this special 200th episode, Paul Tough discusses his recent article on ADHD that has sparked significant debate. Paul explores questions like whether we're over-diagnosing ADHD, the rising diagnosis rates, and the nuances of treat…

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336: Are the Adirondacks Tougher Than the Whites? Trail Legends Weigh In 1:52:30

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Krista Petrie and Debbie Clouthier might just be the fastest “slow hikers” you’ll ever meet. Joining forces with West Rock Ramblers Anna G(arsten), Josh Gaetjen, and AFB, these Canadian adventurers bring stories that range from the White Mountains to the Arctic and everywhere in between. We first crossed paths with Krista and Debbie during our Owl’…

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Jeff Colt & The Mahoosuc Traverse 1:07:22

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The Run The Whites Podcast is BACK! Matt Hart and myself (Andrew Drummond) interview Jeff Colt and riff on the White Mountains and trail running in general. Bear with us as we find our rhythm and work out the kinks. Run The Whites - Website Mahoosuc Traverse FKT Far & Fast: Appalachia Journal Jeff Colt on Strava Zipfit Liners…

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The Democratic Party’s Identity Crisis 49:59

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The Democratic strategist Lis Smith joins the guest host Clare Malone, a New Yorker staff writer, to discuss the state of the Democratic Party, and how a decade of reliance on anti-Trump rhetoric has left Democrats reactive and directionless. They consider why groups that Democrats once counted on—from young people to communities of color—are shift…

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Why we say 'near miss.' How dogs got their names. Stupid dog Jackie. 18:31

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1111. This week, we look at the phrase "near miss" and why this seemingly illogical term actually makes sense. Then, in honor of National Dog Day, we look at how 16 different dog breeds got their names, including why a dachshund is a "badger dog," a poodle is a "puddle dog," and a mastiff is a "tame dog." The "near miss" segment was by Natalie Schi…

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AKA 137F Strikes Again (Brook Baker & Erika Norman) 42:07

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In a small Indiana town, investigators connect the dots in the murders of young women. But sometimes, shocking coincidences are nothing more than that. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/AKA-137F Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audioc…

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AKA 137F - Part 1 (Brook Baker) 42:15

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A young college student is murdered, sending shockwaves through the community. But another murder, eerily similar, makes investigators question if a serial killer is loose in this college community. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/AKA-137F Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcas…

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Ep 199: Preventing Car Accidents, with my Dad, Dr Andrew Matthew 23:53

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Send us a text Car accidents are the leading cause of death for kids, teens, and young adults — but so many are preventable. In this episode, I sit down with my dad, pediatrician Dr. Andrew Matthew (and the safest driver I know!), to talk about what parents and teens can do to stay safe on the road. Using information from this recent article: Motor…

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Dexter Filkins on Drones and the Future of Warfare 22:01

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Since the end of the Cold War, most Americans have taken U.S. military supremacy for granted. We can no longer afford to do so, according to reporting by the staff writer Dexter Filkins. China has developed advanced weapons that rival or surpass America’s; and at the same time, drone warfare has fundamentally changed calculations of the battlefield…

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Is Trump the Roman Tyrant America's Founders Feared? 34:11

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The Washington Roundtable speaks with Jeffrey Rosen, the president and C.E.O. of the National Constitution Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit, about how America’s founders tried to tyrant-proof their constitutional system, how Donald Trump’s whim-based decision-making resembles that of the dictator Julius Caesar, and what we can learn from the fall of…

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335: The Shenipsit Striders Running Club at 50 Years 1:38:03

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If we could dream up the perfect trail running club, it would look a whole lot like the Shenipsit Striders. For 50 years, this crew has been building trails, hosting races, and creating a community where everyone: fast, slow, new, or seasoned; feels like family. In this episode, AFB sits down at the Striders’ 50th Anniversary 8 Hour Fatass Run and …

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How to build a successful writers’ newsletter, with Jane Friedman 18:29

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1110. This week, we talk with Jane Friedman, an expert on the business of being a writer. We look at how to build a strong email newsletter and why it's a critical tool for authors in today's publishing world. Jane shares her best tips for getting started, what to write about, and how to get new subscribers — offering advice that can help any write…