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Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service

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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...
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Vital Voices Podcast

Vital Voices Global Partnership

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The Vital Voices Podcast highlights women leaders and change-makers from around the world. Hosted by Vital Voices President and CEO, Alyse Nelson, the Vital Voices Podcast provides a space for extraordinary women to be heard. To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.VitalVoices.org. Follow us on Twitter (@VitalVoices), Instagram (@VitalVoices) and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/VitalVoices)! You can also donate to Vital Voices by texting VITAL to 41444.
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Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

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The Tough Girl Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration from women who dare to dream big, push boundaries, and redefine what’s possible. Hosted by adventurer and speaker Sarah Williams, the podcast shares the raw, real, and remarkable stories of women from around the world who have taken on extraordinary challenges — from climbing mountains and crossing oceans to running ultramarathons and biking across continents. Each episode dives deep into the journeys behind the achievements: the grit ...
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The Next Big Idea

Next Big Idea Club

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The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
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Jam-packed with cool classrooms, cool apps, and cool teaching ideas, full-time teacher and award-winning edtech influencer, Vicki Davis, who blogs as the Cool Cat Teacher Blog, loves to interview awesome teachers and educators from around the world on this teacher podcast. Her goal is to interview the most in-classroom teachers on one helpful teacher podcast. This encouraging show will give you quick ideas you can use right away. You can follow Vicki @coolcatteacher on all social media and j ...
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Now, Near & the Future

Naila Mir & Quinn Harrington

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Imagine a show that's part crystal ball, part microscope, and part rocket ship. We're diving into what's happening now, peeking around the corner at what's coming next, and dreaming big about the future. Now, Near, and the Future is a podcast that will explore and analyze current trends, near-future prospects, and long-term visions in the business world, providing listeners with lively conversation, insights, strategies, and inspiration.
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Into Your Head

Neal O'Carroll

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Neal from Ireland spins hilarious offbeat humour monologues fueled by untethered imagination, generic energy drinks and a unique twist on Irish wit and dry humour. Around every corner lie absurd analogies, unexpected laughs and surprising ways to pronounce the word dog. Completely improvised stream of consciousness amateur sit down comedy. | Older shows are on a separate, but still free, archives feed. See website or search for Into Your Head Archives Feed.
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RC Roundtable

Fitz Walker, Lee Ray, & Terry Dunn

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RC Roundtable is a podcast about all kinds of radio control vehicles...but mostly the kind that fly. Fitz, Lee, and Terry seem to get their hands into just about every corner of this hobby. We like it all! The truth is, we share a lot of common interests, but we each have our own specific favorites and specialties. That's probably why we have so much fun when we get together. We use the recording sessions to catch up with each other, get things off our chests, and throw around a few light-he ...
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Religion in Praxis is a monthly podcast hosted by Dr. Tornike Metreveli, Docent in Sociology of Religions and Associate Senior Lecturer in European Studies at Lund University. The purpose of the podcast is to enhance knowledge and understanding about the fundamental historical, political and social processes affecting the relationship between religion, nationalism and theology.
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Down 4 the Count

Down 4 the Count

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It's a podcast from the perspective of 4 women. You get the wrestling breakdown, the fun, and of course, WE GIVE YOU THE REAL! Check out our BLOG: https://down4thecount.wixsite.com/d4tc
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Welcome to Season 3 of Dani Dots' podcast, full of life and laughter! Join me for the ride – who knows where the conversation will take us? It’s 2025, and I’m beyond excited to be back behind the mic like I never took a 3-month break! I’ve got some interesting things to share, and I can’t wait to dive in. As for this season, I’m not putting it in a box just yet. With my 38th birthday around the corner, I’ve got plenty to look forward to, and nothing to complain about! Let's see where this jo ...
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Hosted by Lantos Foundation President, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, The Keeper features in depth conversations about the most pressing matters of human rights and justice around the world and welcomes some of the most important human rights figures of our time as guests.The Keeper takes its name from the personal conviction of the Lantos Foundation's namesake Congressman Tom Lantos, fully lived out in his own life, that we have a moral and ethical obligation to be our brother and sister’s keepe ...
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Through connecting with and highlighting changemakers, self-starters, and those who are disrupting the status quo, Jodi Grinwald’s ‘Today is the Day Changemakers’ channel will provide content that will connect listeners to real stories, from real people who are making a real difference in their corner of the world. These intimate interviews with inspiring and relatable guests will act as an opportunity for you to peer inside the minds of the latest gamechangers and creators. Changemakers bel ...
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Climate Roulette

The Climatographers

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The Smarter Way to Stay Current on Climate Drowning in climate news, analysis, and endless podcasts? Climate Roulette cuts through the noise. Created by veteran climate advisor Dr. Mark C. Trexler - architect of the “Climate Web” and “Your Climate Toolbox” - this show delivers fresh, bite-sized episodes (5–30 minutes) that unpack the latest reports, headlines, and timely insights. Forget deep-dive interviews and topic-of-the-week talks. Each episode of Climate Roulette contributes to your un ...
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90s Nickelodeon fans and celebrities join Alex and his crew of co-hosts as they explore a Slime Tank full of nostalgic memories together to honor and preserve The Golden Age of Nick for generations to come. Episode formats range from Episode Reviews to Versus, all centered around carefully hand-picked topics for our Slimesters (fans) each season.
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EZ’s Corner

Ezincrypto

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Casual conversations with the web3 fam, crypto artists, musicians, poets, organic gardeners, gamers, techies of all kinds, philosophers, etc, from all around the globe! Connecting deeper, with a glance into each other’s lives. Working towards more collaborations, on all fronts, with the amazing community at Tokensmart! Join us and come for a ride. who knows where it will go this week? Peace.
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Hi, I’m Remy, an 11-year-old Six Minutes superfan from New Jersey. The producers of Six Minutes gave me my own podcast! Every day I’m going to talk about my life, mysteries and what it’s like being quarantined with my mom, dad and my older brother, Alex. This is my life...interrupted. (Producer’s Note: There just might be a mystery hiding around the corner.) For more great shows and to subscribe ad-free, visit GZMshows.com.
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Wonder, a podcast by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), places women entrepreneurs in conversation with those thought leaders who amaze, astonish and inspire. Each guest shares their own journey with entrepreneur and host, Kalika Yap, giving insight into the ordinary challenges of extraordinary people. Featured guests include: Lisa Sugar of pop culture hub, PopSugar; Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics; and Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and nutrition expert on The Bigg ...
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Beneath the Blacktop

Midsouth Materials Region

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Beneath the Blacktop is more than a podcast—it's a journey into the heartbeat of the materials and construction industry. Produced by CRH’s Midsouth Materials region, which spans Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the people, processes, and purpose behind the work we do every day. Whether you work in the industry or are simply curious about what it takes to build and maintain the roads, infrastructure, and communities around you—this show o ...
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The Motivation Corner

Addictive Conversation

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Welcome to the place where unspoken social norms of women and men in our community are focused on. we aim to enlighten naive girls and women everywhere. we have to stop allowing those around us to continue to allow ignorance to control them. Email us for questions or topics to answer and discuss on our next show. follow our IG for show previews and behind the scene clips@kissed_by_ginger @themotivation_corner
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Between classes, Roman and his friends run a small-time podcast about cryptids, but when strange murders begin to terrorize their sleepy little town Roman decided to take matters into his own hands and investigate. The deeper they dig the more they realize that their town isn’t as sleepy as it seems. Will Roman and friends be able to find whatever lurks around the corner?
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Tuesday Talks with Darleen is not your regular podcast for female entrepreneurs. . Come sit with me. It is time to chat about why you are seeking external answers and not listening to your intuition. . We will chat about connection, creativity, abundance, Chakras, mindset, entrepreneurship and so much more to help you gain the confidence and courage to run your business, your way, and in your time. . Your hostess, Darleen Redman is a former RN who alongside working in the healthcare field on ...
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The Economists' Corner

CEDA Podcasts

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For over 60 years CEDA has debated and discussed critical issues through our research and events platform – now we bring the conversation right to you with our Podcasts. Hear directly from some of the best and brightest policy minds in Australia and around the world, alongside our CEO Melinda Cilento and Chief Economist Jarrod Ball, as we explore the issues and pursue solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good.
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18% science, 27% irreverence, 22% current events, 56% geek life, 13% non-sequiturs and $19 of ranting. That's the formula for Padre's Corner – A show that's not necessarily about tech news, but created by those who love news about tech. Join Padre each week as he picks up the stories that fall through the cracks and geeks out with your favorite folks from around the Interwebz. Although the show is currently on hiatus, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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18% science, 27% irreverence, 22% current events, 56% geek life, 13% non-sequiturs and $19 of ranting. That's the formula for Padre's Corner – A show that's not necessarily about tech news, but created by those who love news about tech. Join Padre each week as he picks up the stories that fall through the cracks and geeks out with your favorite folks from around the Interwebz. Although the show is currently on hiatus, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Places to Be

Ty McDonald

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Join host Ty McDonald on a 2000 mile van trip around the Pacific Northwest corner of the USA -- interviews, chance encounters, musings, and observations from a simple adventure on the road.
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If you’re looking for empowerment outside of yourself then you’re looking in the wrong place. Welcome to The Corner with Doug Harris, a space created to help you unlock your inner OG. Our host, Doug, uses real stories packed with truth and love from his personal and professional experiences to provide insight into how you can have a greater impact on those around you.
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Caleb Mason hosts the podcast for lifelong learners who want to grow personally and professionally. The podcast features conversations with well-known and everyday people that will help you on your journey. The podcast also includes discussions around resources that have helped people grow on their journey.
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The Happy Hour Podcast is hosted by Jamie Ivey, and each week she brings a guest to the show. During the happy hour they will discuss anything and everything just as if you were around the table with your own girlfriends. Jamie loves to connect with women and encourage them as they journey through life. These conversations will make you laugh and cry all in one. The Happy Hour will be something you look forward to each week. You will be encouraged as you listen to other women talk about the ...
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Where concrete meets conversation. Join us as we hand the microphone to the skilled hands building our world. Each episode brings you unfiltered insights from the trenches of construction sites to corner offices of industry leaders. We celebrate the craftsmanship, problem-solving, and human stories behind every structure. Whether you're a seasoned pro or simply curious about the built environment around you, tune in to hear authentic voices sharing real experiences that shaped skylines and c ...
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Listen in as therapists, coaches, writers, and other experts explore the inner lives of women: their struggles, fears, hopes, & dreams. This podcast is about cultivating a conversation around the uncomfortable, uncertain, and unknown aspects of a woman's experience. Through interviews and stories, Lourdes Viado, PhD, MFT goes beneath the surface and takes a deeper look at relationships, motherhood, self-acceptance, authenticity, aging, healing, suffering, loss, and other areas connected to t ...
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Life creates many in-between moments. Whether those in-betweens create grief, sorrow, heartache, or pain, also know that joy, refinement, hope, and transformation are just around the corner. Dinine Sig wants to accompany you in all of these in-between times–because she herself has seen many. The Space In- Between is your opportunity to connect, refresh, and renew yourself. Dinine hosts conversations that will carry you through all of life’s significant moments–all of which will help you feel ...
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Ever wondered what it’s like to live on your own terms with the open road as your guide? Welcome to "Nomads at the Intersections" (NATI pod), where Noami Grevemberg dives into the lives of those daring to live differently. Noami brings you into the heart of her adventures and shares the diverse stories of others redefining freedom. Each episode smashes the walls of conventional living, exploring themes of resilience, identity, community, and the pure joy of the journey. Ready for bold conver ...
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This is the podcast of an unsettled artist and PhD candidate who is trying to have an honest conversation about and with other creatives while challenging the current dialogue about cultural sustainability, and the preservation of artistic/cultural knowledge and skill.
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First, we started a women-powered cheese subscription to get more artisan cheese from small-scale dairies on the American table. Now, we're slicing and dicing the stories behind some of our favorite wedges with in-depth cheesemaker interviews, pairing lessons, cheesy how-tos, and more.
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You, Me, Us

J.A. Yang

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You, Me, Us is a podcast dedicated to talking with friends and people I know. The idea is to get interesting people to talk about something interesting for 15-20 minutes. Bear with me here, awesomeness is around the corner. J.A. Yang, you can find me at www.jonyang.org.
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How To Own The Room

Viv Groskop

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Inspirational women share advice on presenting and confidence, with comedian and writer Viv Groskop. Want to learn the secrets of brilliant public speaking? Each episode, Viv chats to a guest about what owning the room means to them. What is their approach to commanding attention and respect in the workplace, and beyond? This is the place to hear personal experiences of wonderful women at the top of their game, as they talk all things power, presence and performance. You’ll find lots of prac ...
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Conversations on art, faith, life and of course coffee with people you want to know. These conversations are all about providing encouragement, wisdom and inspiration from people you may otherwise never meet. They might be your next door neighbor, an artist around the corner, or possibly someone you already know but would like to know better. Join us each week as we discuss these ideas and more during Coffee Time Conversations.
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Welcome to "The Indy Investor Speakeasy," the go-to podcast for the scoop on the Indianapolis real estate market and beyond. Your hosts, Brooks, Nick, and Randy, invite you into their cozy corner of the internet, where the conversation flows as smoothly as the bourbon. Each episode, we pour a glass and pour over the latest trends and strategies in real estate investing, offering up a blend of local expertise and national perspectives. Whether you're an experienced investor eyeing the vibrant ...
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MMR Podcast

Marvin Smith

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The conversation between Marvin Smith and Kenisha Green revolves around the negative portrayal of black culture in the media, particularly in the hip-hop industry. They discuss the lack of positive representation and the influence of the media in perpetuating negative stereotypes. They also touch on the accountability of individuals within the culture and the role of black billionaires in promoting positive change. The conversation highlights the need for black individuals to take ownership ...
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Hey!! I’m Eka, a blind girl from Indonesia. This podcast is spoken in English. But just in case you wanna listen to my another podcast spoken in Bahasa Indonesia, just find me Nongkrong Cantik”. Generally we talk about the life of the blinds such as accessibility, addaptive technology, love, family, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and stuff. But we also discuss news, diary of today, role models, disability corner, crazy stuff, talking Indonesia and stuff. So come join my world!!! E ...
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Cross Ice Feed broadcasters, David Stearns and Brian Schrembs, talk all things hockey, covering topics revolving around professional, collegiate, and junior hockey. Current and former players, coaches, and broadcasters stop by to chat, too! Subscribe today to get into the conversation! Visit: http://crossicefeed.com
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Welcome to Mero Podcast 🎙️, where we celebrate the voices of Nepali people from all corners of the world 🌏. Whether you're in Nepal 🇳🇵 or abroad ✈️, this podcast is for YOU! Our mission is simple— to share the real, raw stories of everyday Nepali lives, the highs, the lows, and the resilience that makes us who we are 🙌. It’s about connecting through our shared experiences and celebrating what makes our community strong and unique. And to add some SPICE 🌶️, this podcast is brought to you by y ...
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In this episode I explore the concept of the “inner child” of your business, focusing on the Solar Plexus Chakra, which symbolizes personal power, identity, and community within your business. The host explains chakras as energy vortexes that continuously move and influence all aspects of life including business. The inner child of your business re…
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In Robin Hood Math, mathematics professor Noah Giansiracusa shows how understanding a little math can help you push back against a world that keeps reducing you to a number. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbo…
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Unable to step off the ship, tensions are rising amongst the crew of the Avontuur and coping mechanisms begin to emerge. When the dry store is raided and boxes of biscuits go missing, ship’s cook Giulia is forced to turn detective. 15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandem…
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In the middle of the Atlantic, the crew of the Avontuur receive a satellite email with news from land that throws everything they’d been counting on to the winds. Their mission and schedule are in disarray, but turning back isn’t an option. So ship’s cook Giulia and the rest of the crew find ways to cope with the uncertainty. 15 people, 188 days at…
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Dr. Joan A. Friedman, psychotherapist, twin, and author of "The Same but Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals," talks about how it is possible that love and resentment can happen at the same time between twins. The full interview from a 2015 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now whereve…
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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Albrecht, Regional Director of Training and Development for the Midsouth Materials Region at CRH, to explore how career development, training programs, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of the construction industry. From hands-on skills to digital tools, Paul offers insight into how companies li…
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Summary In this conversation, the participants discuss the recent SummerSlam event, analyzing match performances, booking decisions, and the overall pacing of the two-night event. They delve into the implications of the WWE and ESPN merger, the impact of streaming services on WWE's content distribution, and the political influences in wrestling. Th…
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We have a pretty good idea what ancient civilizations looked like. But what did they taste, smell, and feel like? 📕 Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean 📱 Sign up for Next Big Idea Club+ on Apple Podcasts, and you’ll get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, subscriber-only shows, and more. 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our …
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Life can be one crazy trip! Take for example Bonnie Karrin. She is one of the producers for Nickelodeon's Wild & Crazy Kids along with What Would You Do. In the conversations that we've had with her leading up to recording, we've discovered that she has some amazing stories from her time working in Hollywood. She has met so many tremendous people a…
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Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Ready, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Ready to Empower a nonprofit organization. Also joining us is Jasmeet Singh, a dedicated board member of Ready to Empower, and Director of Strategy and Operations for Johnson and Johnson. Amanda has …
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Neal ponders the practicalities of being Greek god of thunder, reveals why air crash survivor guilt is a good thing, worries about your supermarket trolley deposit, explains what palaeonthologists and NASA could learn from Winston Churchill and discusses the true meaning of last meals on death row, screaming on roller coasters, hedge trimming besid…
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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Ruggins—a high-achieving investment professional, academic powerhouse, and now a record-breaking ultra-endurance cyclist. From her early days as a national-level track athlete in Canada to surviving complex PTSD and rebuilding her life, Sarah’s journey is one of transformation, re…
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Flick me a msg What if your goals were as fun as a bingo game? In this episode, Im ditching boring resolutions and quietly crafting a 2025 Bingo Card for a life packed with cheeky challenges, wild dreams, and just enough chaos to keep it spicy. From romantic plot twists to main character moments, this is my permission slip to make the next 12 month…
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This week's education news brings critical warnings every educator needs to hear. We're covering a major Apple security update, OpenAI's new Study Mode (and why a Cambridge expert gives it a C+), and most importantly - alarming findings about AI social companion apps that 70% of students are already using. Plus, concerning comments from OpenAI's CE…
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I can’t quite believe it, but here we are — the 800th episode of the Tough Girl Podcast! In this special solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a personal catch-up and reflection on everything that’s happened so far in 2025 — from January through to August. I talk about what life has looked like lately (yes, still living at home with my…
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In this powerful episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Tia Banks—a former professional basketball player turned mountaineer and certified resilience expert. Based in Texas, Tia is on a bold mission to climb all seven volcanic summits, one on each continent, using her journey as a platform to inspire strength, courage, and mental resilience. He…
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The key message is that spirituality is individual and should feel natural rather than forced or performative. The speaker encourages starting with a simple, consistent activity that fosters connection to oneself or something bigger, like the earth or the universe, and allowing that practice to evolve over time. A powerful way to establish this rou…
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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we’re joined by Sharon Evans, also known as the Free Wheeling Kiwi—a 58-year-old adventurer, storyteller, and passionate advocate for women embracing the outdoors, especially later in life. Sharon shares the incredible story of walking the full Te Araroa Trail, a 3,000km thru-hike stretching the length of …
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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, meet Ioana Barbu—an unstoppable ultra runner with big goals, bold energy, and a fierce belief in betting on herself. After winning the Ice Ultra (230km at the Arctic Circle) and the Highland Ultra (125km in the Scottish Highlands) in 2025—each by hours and against stacked fields—Ioana is now going all-in t…
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15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic. What would you do if your world shrunk to 300 square metres, and you had no say over who you shared it with? If you were on a ship, at sea, far from loved ones - and didn’t know when you’d be able to set foot on land again, and …
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15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic. What would you do if your world shrunk to 300 square metres, and you had no say over who you shared it with? If you were on a ship, at sea, far from loved ones - and didn’t know when you’d be able to set foot on land again, and …
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As part of the Administration's efforts to rescind the EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding relating to carbon dioxide emissions, the Department of Energy has just released a 151 page report attempting to undercut consensus climate science, authored by 5 prominent climate skeptics. This podcast reviews the report's basic findings, how scientists are rea…
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In this episode, we delve into Marilynne Robinson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel Gilead, uncovering how its epistolary form becomes a vessel for theological reflection, intergenerational reckoning, and luminous grace. Through the voice of Reverend John Ames, Gilead invites us to ponder the sacred in the everyday, the moral weight of history, and th…
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The Trump administration wants to undo the 2009 Endangerment Finding from the EPA that set the stage for federal efforts to regulate greenhouse gases through fuel efficiency standards and other means. The legal basis for such a step is questionable at best, but with today's Supreme Court it's hard to predict what will happen. This episode provides …
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Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemaker Podcast. You know that feeling when laughter fills a room - the kind that draws people closer? That’s what this episode is all about. Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week, I’m joined by my special guest cohost, Michael Gershe - speaker, comedian, photographer, and author of The …
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All day long, your brain makes subconscious value calculations. It looks at every decision and asks, "What is going to be most rewarding for me right this very minute?" That creates a gap, doesn't it? A gap between the person you want to be and the choices you actually make. Today on the show, neuroscientist Emily Falk explains the science behind t…
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In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode we catch up with adventurer and outdoor writer Nicola Hardy—also known for becoming Munroist #6,765 after summiting all 282 of Scotland’s Munros. Nicola left behind a decade-long career in IT to pursue a life filled with mountains, maps, and meaningful adventure. Since our first conversation in March 2022, N…
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No, we aren't talking about which episode from Clarissa Explains It All is the best. The question is which episode centered around the television from Clarissa is the best. We are pitting two episodes against each other in this episode battle. We are looking at the season one episode "No TV" and the season two episode "Total TV." To help us decide …
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The first business climate risk textbook, written for the London School of Economics, was published in 2011. It was co-authored by the Climate Roulette podcast's producer Dr. Mark Trexler. It's main points and conclusions have stood the test of time remarkably well. It represented one of the earliest calls for companies to place more emphasis on th…
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This is our third Climate Roulette episode involving the recent ICJ Climate Ruling. This one specifically explores the challenges the Advisory ruling faces in really changing climate outcomes. We use the metaphor of Climate Chess, also discussed in prior episodes of the podcast, to explore strategies that would make the ICJ ruling more consequentia…
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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Ebaide Joy Udoh, a bold Nigerian adventurer and storyteller on a mission to make history. Ebaide is currently undertaking a solo motorcycle journey across Africa, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Motorcycle in Africa (Female). The current record to beat is 30,000…
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According to a new paper fires are rapidly growing in importance as a source of so-called "forest disturbance" around the world. This isn't unexpected as climate change increases the length of fire seasons, creates dryer fuels, and creates more weather events conducive to fires. It's too early to say whether a "tipping point" has been reached, and …
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Episode Notes Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire On June 17, 2025, Victoire Ingabire was at her home in Kigali, Rwanda, when she received an unusual phone call. She was being summoned by the High Court of Rwanda, and she was required to appear before the court two days later. Victoire was, of course, familiar w…
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A corporate high-flyer ended up living in a forest after a spiral of debt, shame and secrecy. After avoiding a mounting debt to his landlord, Australian Mic Whitty’s life started to crumble. Instead of facing his responsibilities, he tried to gamble and steal money to better his fortunes. As his mental health deteriorated, wracked by guilt and sham…
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Welcome to this week's episode where I talked about boundaries through the lens of the Sacral Chakra.The Sacral Chakra governs our emotions, creativity, pleasure, sexuality and sensuality. Having boundaries around this ensures that we don't become over emotional, or lack creativity. I would love to know what your insights/aha's you had from this ep…
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Neal grudgingly gives a dog some credit, issues a stark warning about video game points, considers the reported last words of Mother Teresa, prescribes a mental workout involving your bathroom window, recalls a true childhood tale of lucky bags and death at the sweet shop and discusses predictable circus routes, a 1974 Twin Towers tightrope walk, w…
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It's well known that the oceans and land-based ecosystems have historically absorbed about 50% of human emissions of CO2, with the other half remaining in the atmosphere. But scientists have worried that this natural uptake of CO2 might not last forever. This new paper suggests that as the world warms, land-based CO2 sinks might already be close to…
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Jamie Ford, author of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," reads a short excerpt from his book which illustrates the horror that took place in Seattle for Japanese-American citizens during World War 2. The full interview from a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts. Photo:…
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