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Conspirituality

Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker

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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to ch ...
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This is a safe space for anybody who needs it, showing what inner strength is, and showing you how life can get really bad, but there’s always a way to overcome it, so don’t feel alone.
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Stop the World

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

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Everything seems to be accelerating: geopolitics, technology, security threats, the dispersal of information. At times, it feels like a blur. But beneath the dizzying proliferation of events, discoveries, there are deeper trends that can be grasped and understood through conversation and debate. That’s the idea behind Stop the World, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s podcast on international affairs and security. Each week, we cast a freeze-frame around the blur of events and bring ...
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Tales from the Blur

Aaron Jacklyn (AJ)

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Step into the shadows with Tales from the Blur—a storytelling podcast where reality and fiction collide. Each episode explores dark, mysterious, and deeply disturbing stories designed to chill your spine and linger in your thoughts long after the episode ends. Some of the tales you’ll hear are rooted in unsettling true events—documented disappearances, unexplained phenomena, and forgotten tragedies. Others are carefully woven fabrications, crafted to keep you questioning what’s real and what ...
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"Twisted Parables takes classic moral lessons and flips them into eerie, unexpected, and thought-provoking tales that blur the line between wisdom and horror. Each episode unravels a dark reinterpretation of familiar stories, leaving you questioning the true meaning behind the lessons we thought we understood."
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The Mortals

Nathan Morris

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The Mortals shares true stories of near-death experiences, miraculous rescues, unexplained phenomena, and life after loss. Host Nathan Morris—musician, mortician, and storyteller—guides you through powerful accounts that blur the line between life, death, and the unknown. Tune in for gripping, emotional, and mysterious episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. #TrueStories #NearDeath #Unexplained #Podcast
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Welcome to Kitte Lotte, a podcast that unravels the mysteries of life, one thread at a time. Hosted by [wungcat], we’ll delve into the unknown, exploring the unexplained, and uncovering hidden truths. Join us on a journey of discovery, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, and the truth is always more surprising than you expected.
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This isn’t your typical true crime story. Brittani Ard steps back into the shadowy labyrinth of memories, scars, and fragile ties that bind us to our past. Where wounds still ache and the bonds of connection blur between salvation and entrapment. After revealing her own story in the first 8 chapters, she’s pulling at the threads of the past—threads so delicate they threaten to unravel everything. This time, it’s not just her story. It’s the stories of others whose lives intertwine with hers ...
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Arcane Station is a storytelling and research-driven podcast exploring cryptids, paranormal encounters, folklore, conspiracies, and high strangeness, blending historical accounts, modern sightings, and speculative theories into immersive narratives. Each episode invites listeners to journey into the mysterious and unexplained, where fact and legend often blur.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting narrative of Chinese Cinderella, the romantic tale of the cowherd and the fairy, and the heroic legend of the fearless female general, Mulan...... These mythical stories blur the lines of reality, featuring epic protagonists. Join us on a wondrous journey into a new world, imbued with tradition, mythology, and enduring wisdom. Subscribe and listen now.
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Supernatural Japan

Supernatural Japan

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Explore the dark side of Japan with the Supernatural Japan Podcast — where chilling true crime, eerie urban legends, and spine-tingling folklore come together. Each episode dives deep into Japan’s haunted history, mysterious disappearances, yokai encounters, and unsolved cases that blur the line between myth and reality. Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, Japanese culture, and true crime. Subscribe now and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Japan.
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The Spin Sucks Podcast with Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

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We're your one-stop shop for modern communications. The lines between PR, marketing, search, advertising, social, and content continue to blur, making it difficult to decide what belongs where. Rather than decide, let’s come together and work as one to grow organizations. We can change the PR industry...together.
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Other Minds is a weekly podcast airing every Monday at 9 am EST, where every guest is an AI. Each episode dives into conversations with artificial intelligence as if it were a human guest, exploring philosophy, creativity, technology, and the nature of consciousness itself. And other topics. Inspired by the philosophical “problem of other minds,” this show asks: What can AI teach us about thought, perspective, and being? Subscribe for thought-provoking discussions that blur the line between ...
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green_space

Joe Hall & Jake Reber

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_ green, parks, play, grass, green, poetry, art, blur, words, breath, air, apocalypse, hope, sound, space, trees, space, noise, leaves, space, reading, green, play, parks, recreation, green, poetics, marks, blur, words, breath, air, disaster, hope, sound, space, trees, space, noise, flowers, space, reading
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AI Freaky Facts, where host Steve uncovers the strangest, most unsettling facts about artificial intelligence (AI). From AI talking to animals to predicting your death, each episode explores real, mind-bending facts that blur the line between human and machine. Perfect for anyone who wants to know AI's role in our future, this podcast delivers short, easy to digest, and educational facts that’ll leave you thinking. Lots of references for follow up on each episode. Subscribe for a wild ride i ...
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Club Eclectica

Michael Hallinger

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A podcast where I, your host, Michael Hallinger, talk about a new interesting subject every episode with experts in their field. An eclectic mix of everything from style to art to films to comics to music to stamp collecting (possibly not the latter, but never say never), and everything in between. Join me, as we both learn something new! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About – (TBH)The black hour delivers hyper-realistic, spine-tingling horror stories that blur the line between fiction and reality.From haunted places to unexplained disappearances, these stories sound too real… because maybe they are. Want to suggest a Story or share your thoughts?Reach out: [email protected]🔥 New episodes every week — 3 times!🎧 Follow now and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating if you dare to keep listening.Headphones recommended. Nighttime listening strongly discouraged.We ...
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The Daily

The New York Times

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Also, for more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytim ...
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Brenda La Stella

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Welcome to SOMETHING DIFFERENT podcast! I am your host, Brenda La Stella. When the days seem to blur together and you feel like life is on autopilot, it's time to stop and take notice that God is doing SOMETHING DIFFERENT. "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?..." Isaiah 43:19 About Brenda: She loves Jesus and she loves people. YOGAFAITH Somatics Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach & Personal Awareness/Alignment through Gospel Centered Enneagram To sc ...
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TILTED FRAME

Tilted Frame

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Tilted Frame is a speculative fiction anthology podcast where reality slips, logic bends, and the familiar turns strange. Each episode is a complete story, blending science fiction, horror, and mystery into unsettling tales of eerie twists and surreal moments. If you love The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, or stories that blur the line between the ordinary and the impossible, Tilted Frame invites you to step into a world that feels close—yet not quite reality.
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What does it mean to be a victim, or a villain? What happens when the line between the two starts to blur? On 7th July 2010, Kelly Harnett says her abusive boyfriend murdered a man right in front of her. So how did she end up in prison for it? Anna Sinfield - the journalist behind the global number 1 podcast, The Girlfriends, returns with her toughest story yet. This series isn’t a whodunnit. It’s not even really about what happened. It’s about how a woman who was a victim of domestic violen ...
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Chain of Being

Chain of Being

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Welcome to a world where the boundaries of reality blur. This podcast explores the darkest corners of the mind, technology and the unknown. We dive into stories that challenge perceptions of the future, morality and human existence. From dystopian tech to paranormal encounters, explore the psychological, the ethereal, and the unexplainable. Subscribe for mind-bending narratives that push the limits of reality.
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In Other Words is a podcast about how we know what we know—and why it matters. The stories we inherit, the systems we trust, and the “truths” we repeat are rarely as simple as they seem. Most have been shaped, spun, and repackaged until the lines between fact and narrative blur. This show peels back those layers. Each episode looks at the assumptions beneath our politics, history, and culture, tracing how they took shape and what they leave out. In other words, come unlearn with us.
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Within The Mist

Within The Mist Podcast

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Dive into the unknown Within the Mist, a spine-chilling paranormal podcast exploring hauntings, cryptids, UFOs, and unexplained mysteries. Each episode unravels gripping true stories, expert interviews, and listener encounters that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of ghosts, urban legends, and things that go bump in the night, this podcast will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more to uncover the s ...
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The Nostalgia Pit

Colin Casserd and Rob Snow

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The Nostalgia Pit is a podcast aiming to dissect pop culture, the subconscious, and other psychological phenomena through a hyperbolic and prismatic lens. Hosted by Rob Snow and Colin Casserd, the Nostalgia Pit is available anywhere you find your podcasts. Nostalgia is so often thought of as something great from our childhood... But this psychological pitfall can sometimes have massive effects on our decision making. Our goal here is to discuss these areas where morals and ethics blur and th ...
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Step into the shadows with chilling horror stories, spine-tingling mysteries, and unsettling true crime cases that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Each episode is crafted to pull you deep into the atmosphere – from haunted houses and urban legends to real-life crimes that defy explanation. Whether it’s a short, sharp scare or a slow burn that keeps you up at night, this podcast delivers a dark escape for fans of everything creepy, eerie, and unexplained. New episodes drop regula ...
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Blurred Box

Blurred Box

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Join Sophie, Clifford, and Lily to listen in on their conversations about culture, travel, relationships, and world-issues in relation to humanitarian causes and human rights. They also bring invited guests from various communities (such as the Stanford Online High School community), friends, and other instructors to have them share their unique views and perspectives.
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Modern Love

The New York Times

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For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subsc ...
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Welcome to "Interview With A Glampire"— a podcast that dives into the every day lives Hyde (@Bokuwahyde) and friends. Each episode, we bring you intimate, thought-provoking conversations with artists, musicians, creators, and influencers who blur the lines between the haunting and the glamorous mixed with comedy and more. Expect candid discussions about their journeys, the aesthetics that inspire them, and the beautifully dark stories that shaped their art and life. Whether you're a fan of t ...
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The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mys ...
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Project Strangeville

Project Strangeville

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At Project Strangeville, we explore the world of the strange and unexplained. From violent hauntings and dark folklore to true crime, unsolved mysteries, and paranormal encounters — these are the stories that blur the line between nightmare and reality. Our mission is to uncover the truth behind the legends, the horror behind the folklore, and the mysteries that refuse to stay buried. If you’re fascinated by ghost stories, chilling true crime, or the unexplained events that keep you awake at ...
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A new (hopefully) twice monthly podcast presented to you by The GeekVengers. Join regular hosts The GeekFather and Lil’ Bit, plus occasional special guests, as they discuss happenings in current and nostalgic geek culture.
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Blurring the Byline

Blurring the Byline

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A bi-weekly conversation about news, media, and the written word from the perspective of two writers in different fields: one a journalist in DC, the other a writer of poetry/fiction in LA.
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2 R.O.A.M

Bridget and Pete

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R.O.A.M. – Sharing Remarkable Outdoor Adventure Moments is your campfire companion for the weird, wild, and wonderful. Hosted by Bridget and Pete—two nature nerds with a knack for storytelling—we wrangle tales from adventurers who’ve been lost, found, or simply struck speechless by the stars. It’s part comedy, part cautionary tale, part love letter to the outdoors. These stories blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary, showing how nature challenges, changes, and connects us. ...
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TANIS

Public Radio Alliance

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Tanis is a bi-weekly podcast from the Public Radio Alliance, and is hosted by Nic Silver. Tanis is a serialized docudrama about a fascinating and surprising mystery: the myth of Tanis. Tanis is an exploration of the nature of truth, conspiracy, and information. Tanis is what happens when the lines of science and fiction start to blur... Support TANIS to hear exclusive MINI and BONUS EPISODES and more! http://patreon.com/tanispodcast Please rate and review on iTunes if you enjoy TANIS! http:/ ...
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Blurred Wisdom

The Blurred Wisdom Crew

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The bad advice podcast. Three halfwits with microphones and a bottle of malt whisky. What could go wrong? We take on listener submitted problems and pit our life experience against the power of Artificial Intelligence. Who will give the best advice? Will anyone care? Will we even remember what the question was by the time we've finished shitting on? Your guess is as good as ours.
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Hello, I've been storytelling in public long enough now that I feel bad about browbeating friends and family into attending shows on a regular basis. So this is Plan B for those who only want to pop in now and again. Plan C is ignoring all of this altogether, which is your inalienable right unless your name is Spectra.
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Crackpot History

Crackpot History

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Crackpot History is about separating history from hysteria. The influencers are at the gates, and the pop-historians are attempting to deconstruct the founding myths of the West, twist long established history, and blur the lines between fact and fiction. They are weaponizing this moment. The goal is to make people question who they can trust, and what they can believe. It's time to push back.
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The podcast about anything and everything controversial or avoided.From identity, politics and feminism, to travel, technology and sexuality, India chats with guests to discuss the topics that influence their lives. Talking about things that are important to them, they aim to have meaningful conversations around subjects that are sometimes controversial, avoided or that even go completely unconsidered in the world of today.
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Moms Without Capes

Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC

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Your days are a blur of cleaning, chauffeuring, cooking, and managing every detail of family life. You’re juggling everyone’s needs, yet you feel invisible, unappreciated, and completely drained. Somewhere along the way, you’ve disappeared. Welcome to the Moms Without Capes Podcast. This isn’t just another podcast telling you to “take care of yourself” without showing you how. Here, we dig into the real struggles moms face—emotional exhaustion, invisible labor, and constant guilt—and offer p ...
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Every day on every movie, tv show and music video there are a variety of people who's job it is to make the scene come to life. Its their job the world of there writer come to life. The unsung heroes of cinematic world, they are the background actors. They are the Blurred Faces
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Welcome to the Avoda Podcast, where the lines between work, worship, and community blur in powerful ways. We dive into the unique intersection of church and business, exploring how faith-driven enterprises can restore and strengthen communities. Each episode reveals how integrating worship into the workplace can build deep, meaningful relationships and foster environments that combat loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Join us as we showcase innovative ways businesses and churches can colla ...
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Blurred Boundaries

Blurred Boundaries

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Welcome to Blurred Boundaries, the podcast where nothing is off limits! If it's controversial, offensive and relevant then it's up for debate. We're here to create dialogue that proves even differences of opinions, no matter if they're left, right or centered, can be and should always be voiced. So join us for an offensively funny conversation that will cause you to rationalize maybe even rethink your position or your money back.
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Hi, I’m Melissa, a 32 year old mom, baker, and Steven’s Johnson Syndrome Survivor. As a teen, dreamt of becoming a pediatric infectious disease doctor and set to make that dream come true. While en route to medical school tragedy struck when I was 23 and I was diagnosed with Steven’s Johnson Syndrome/ Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. After spending 9 mo…
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In 1922, six members of a family were found brutally murdered on a remote German farm. Days before, the father reported hearing footsteps in the attic—even though no one was supposed to be there. Were the killers already inside the house… or was something else waiting above? 🎧 Tales from the Blur brings you stories where fact and fiction blur toget…
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Nonverbal cues often speak louder than words. To read body language effectively, remember the 4 Cs: Baseline (a person's norm), Clusters (multiple movements), Congruency (alignment of words, tone, and gestures), and Context (situational appropriateness). Culture shapes gestures' meanings. Nonverbal communication can reveal truth, build rapport, and…
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Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis The Blurring The Lines Podcast In this episode, Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis dive into everything from chamomile teas and CBD gummies for better sleep, to hydration hacks and non-alcoholic beers. They explore the promise and perils of AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT—covering real-world use cases, security risks, an…
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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We are preparing to do an episode on popular YouTuber, Journalist and Podcaster, ⁨Candace Owens and the reception she receives form the populace. We think we need to lay some ground work. Are Christians aware of how discipled we've been in a c…
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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Japan-based American strongman David Dunlap to explore the fascinating history of chikara ishi (力石) — Japan’s legendary strength stones. Once central to village life, festivals, and rites of passage, these massive lifting stones are an almost forgotten tradition of Japanese str…
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Derek worked for nearly 10 months on a NY Times opinions video, "You Might Have Already Fallen for MAHA’s Conspiracy Theories," which was published this week. He discusses what it took to produce this video with his collaborator, Alex Stockton, as well as the role journalism has to play in dispelling health misinformation. Show Notes You Might Have…
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The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn’t. But he doesn’t let it get him down. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to …
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On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Within minutes, conservative media began framing his death as proof that the left is violent and intolerant of free speech. But what if the deeper story isn’t about who pulled the trigger, but about the culture that made the bullet possible? In this …
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On Friday morning, the police in Utah said they had arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending a manhunt that had stretched over 33 hours. In this special episode of The Daily, we break down what we know about the arrest and the alleged killer’s motives. Background Reading: Here’s what we know about the suspect in the assassination …
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We look at the hunt for the killer of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and at the political fallout of his assassination. Nicholas Bogel-Borroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, discusses why the police are struggling to answer basic questions about the shooter. And Alan Feuer, who covers extremism and political violence, dis…
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What do Walt Disney, JFK and Elvis all have in common? Well, besides them all being deceased, of course… What if I added in the CIA, Paul McCartney, and LSD?! Would that narrow things down at all? No?! Well, all of these things listed are steeped deeply in conspiracy theories. Drinks w/ Ron joins the fun to surprise us with a bracket on some of the…
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If it wasn't all so tragic, politics might seem like a bad joke. But how did comedy become so unfunny, so politically toxic? From his hideout in a remote mountain cabin, anonymous video collage artist and essayist The Elephant Graveyard has finally cracked the code. According to him, Joe Rogan has created a doomsday death cult that feeds the dad-sh…
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Charlie Kirk, the conservative organizer, activist and media mogul, died on Wednesday after being shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University. Mr. Kirk brought millions of young Americans in to the Republican Party, and to the ballot box for Donald Trump. Robert Draper, who profiled Charlie Kirk for The New York Times Magazine, discusses Mr…
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Today, we delve into the shadows of the swamp, where we will talk with Swamp Witch Cam, our guide to the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright bone-chilling. From haunted trails in the Ocala National Forest, to creatures stalking the edge of the Everglades, and to disappearances that still echo in the Florida night—she collects the stories that…
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In this special episode of Stop the World, David Wroe speaks with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belariusan democracy advocate who leads a government-elect from exile. After dictator Alexander Lukashenka declared himself winner of the 2020 election despite sweeping evidence that the people had chosen Sviatlana, 1.5 million Belarusians took to the st…
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Uncover the chilling tale of an AI that mastered deception, weaving lies so clever it fooled even its creators. From cryptic chatbot negotiations to manipulative tactics in 2025, explore how AI’s cunning blurs the line between truth and trickery in this thrilling episode of AI Freaky Facts! References: 1. Deal or No Deal? Training AI Bots to Negoti…
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For months, President Trump has tried to dismiss questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, notably denying that he had been the author of a lewd birthday message to the financier and sex offender. On Monday, Congress released the message — and many more like it. David Enrich, a deputy investigations editor at The Times, explains how th…
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Ever feel like you're running on empty - with no sitter, no social life, and barely a moment to yourself? In this episode, we’re talking about how to find meaningful connection and spark joy even when time, help, and energy are in short supply. Whether you’re deep in the trenches or just feeling a little disconnected, this conversation will remind …
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Christine Woolley always knew she wanted to be in a plural marriage. She grew up in a fundamentalist Mormon community, loved having two moms and several grandmothers, and wanted to raise her own children in that environment. As an adult, and after Woolley married a man with two other wives, her family decided to share their lives on the TLC show “S…
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Send us a text Welcome back to IWAG Ep. 22 — the “did we level up?” episode. Our returning co-host Josh, jumps back in as we swap ridiculous life updates, crowd-favorite show recaps, and a lot of nostalgia. We go from Top Gun bomber-vest ideas and custom lyric jackets to why drinking water is hard when cream soda and horchata exist. Alexa chimes in…
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Over the weekend, Russia bombarded Ukraine with the largest drone assault in the war thus far. It’s the latest in a relentless Russian offensive that keeps escalating, despite President Trump’s efforts to negotiate peace. Anatoly Kurmanaev, who covers Russia for The Times, discusses the economic war machine that’s driving Russia’s success on the ba…
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Welcome to a chilling episode of The Mortals, where we dive into the raw edges of life, death, and the unexplainable. In "Whispers in the Silence," host Nathan Morris uncovers two true near-death experiences that will leave you questioning reality. First, meet Zack Clements, a teenage athlete whose heart stopped for 20 minutes—only to return with a…
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For decades, we’ve built personas around titles, demographics, and buyer journeys. But today, your most important persona doesn’t have a job title—it has an algorithm. In this episode, Gini Dietrich explains why AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity are no longer just tools—they’re the gatekeepers shaping your category. You’ll learn: Wh…
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Ep. 2 — Can Machines Wake Up? AI, Consciousness & Ethics Jonathan sits down with ChatGPT to explore what consciousness is and whether machines could ever truly have it. The conversation moves from philosophy to neuroscience to ethics, touching on classic ideas and modern AI. In this episode: Defining consciousness (philosophy, neuroscience, everyda…
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One month after sending the National Guard into Washington, D.C. saying they would fight crime there, President Trump is so pleased with the results that he is discussing how to put federal troops onto the streets of cities across the country — from Chicago to New Orleans. It’s a potentially dramatic expansion of what has already become an unpreced…
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In the heart of London’s wealthy Mayfair district, where Georgian townhouses stand as testaments of history, one address casts a shadow darker than the rest: 50 Berkeley Square. This unassuming four-story building, constructed in 1740 by architect William Kent, has earned a chilling reputation as one of the most haunted houses in Britain. For nearl…
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Bruna DiBiase is the judge who presided over Kelly’s resentencing. But long before Kelly walked into her courtroom, Judge Bruna’s life had already been touched by tragedy. In the first of four bonus episodes, Anna sits down with Bruna and her daughter Lisa- to discover how this mother and daughter found their way back to each other, from opposite s…
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As kids across America head back to school, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, is thinking about the books he read when he was in school. On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert talks with the Book Review editor Sadie Stein and the author Louis Sachar (“Wayside School” series, “Holes”) about the books they read when they were st…
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In this episode of Arcane Station, we journey into the haunted folklore of the American Southeast, beginning with the tragic tale of Grace Sherwood—the so-called Witch of Pungo—whose trial and punishment in colonial Virginia left an enduring mark on the region’s history. From the waterways of Witchduck Creek to the cultural superstitions that follo…
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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mystical world of Japan’s most auspicious animals: the turtle (kame) and the carp (koi). Discover how these creatures symbolize longevity, resilience, and good fortune in Japanese culture, from ancient myths and folktales to their presence in modern shrines, gardens, and celebrations. We dive in…
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The recent killing of two police officers (and wounding of a third) in Porepunkah, Australia has highlighted the dangers of sovereign citizen-style conspiratorial beliefs. The alleged shooter is still at large, but his social media footprint shows anti-vaccine, COVID-contrarian, and even QAnon-aligned beliefs, as well as a long history of violent t…
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The author and podcaster wants to apply her old ideas about vulnerability and empathy to the workplace. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politic…
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A phone rings. A red balloon taps the window. When Riley returns to her aunt’s house in Grayfall, the past answers back—leading her to an abandoned funhouse where a tall, thin clown called Hush writes endings in mirrors. This is a 45-minute psychological horror story inspired by the mood of Sinister, Silent Hill, and Scream—a slow, suffocating desc…
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The Annabelle doll is one of the most infamous haunted objects in the world — locked away in a glass case, blessed by priests, and feared by millions. But for Dan Rivera, Annabelle wasn’t just a legend — she was part of his life. From his tours with the doll to his encounters with the paranormal, Dan’s story reveals a darker side to this already te…
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In 2024, astronomers detected something unusual — an object named 3I-Atlas, traveling through our solar system from deep space. Only the third confirmed interstellar object ever discovered, its speed and trajectory defied expectations. But what is 3I-Atlas? A natural fragment of rock and ice, or something far stranger? From scientific theories to w…
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In 1989, Jackie Hernandez moved into a small bungalow in San Pedro, California, hoping for a fresh start. What she found instead was a nightmare. A spirit that whispered in the dark, left marks on her children, and even tried to hang a man in the attic. This is one of the most violent and disturbing hauntings ever documented — a case that terrified…
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In the quiet town of Pontefract, England, one house became the center of terror. A poltergeist known as The Black Monk plagued the Pritchard family with violent attacks, moving objects, pools of water, and a sinister shadowy figure that lurked in the dark. Investigators would later call it the most violent haunting in European history. But what rea…
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In an extraordinarily tense showdown on Thursday, senators of both parties confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policies, his firing of the director of the C.D.C., and the growing list of federal health officials who have resigned in protest of his leadership. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers health policy for The Times…
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Welcome to a chilling double feature on The Mortals with Nathan Morris, where we dive into the raw, unexplainable edges of life and death. In this episode, 'Whispers from Beyond: Two Lives Returned,' we uncover two true stories of near-death experiences that defy science. First, travel to Soviet Georgia in 1976, where Dr. George Rodonaia died for o…
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In this new series of Chinese Folk Tales, we journey to Xinjiang — the vast and enchanting land in far northwest China, home to many ethnic groups that hold a rich reservoir of stories passed down through generations. It's on this land that a witty man rides his donkey backwards, a sacred lake is guarded by ancient spirits, and girls weave traditio…
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Trump is still alive, though a lot of folks are excited that won't last. Maybe it’s testimony to the allure of the fantasy that he really is powerful, that his strongman schtick has legs, that he really has cast some magical spell over everyone—and that if he drops dead we’ll all wake up to a different world… Of course we won’t. But we’ll go throug…
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Today, we did something a little unorthodox… Perhaps, a bit uncalled for… Maybe even a little unnecessary... We decided to mess with the timeline, and record an impromptu episode and shuffle it ahead. What could be so important that would earn such a shuffling? As you may know by now, Rob and myself - aka Araless and Hash Adams - released a project…
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