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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Woo Woo Room

Cyrene Houdini

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Welcome to the Woo-Woo room! In this Podcast, we chat about all things magical, mystical, mysterious, supernatural and paranormal, which IS the new "Normal". Join me as we explore how to set up SEANCES, learn all about REMOTE VIEWING, and how to hone your PSYCHIC abilities, learn how to read TAROT cards through magical insights, not just a card description. Hear what fellow WOO WOO experts are saying about this magical craft, and delve into Supernatural stories of the unknown, unexplained & ...
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American Hysteria

chelsey weber-smith

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American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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And That's Why We Drink

Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods

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Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!
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When two campers vanished in Victoria’s High Country, no one imagined the culprit would be a quiet, diligent pilot from the suburbs. The revelations took a darker turn when it emerged that he’d burned their bodies and concealed their remains. So how did an accomplished airline captain become a killer? Through exclusive interviews, this podcast investigates Greg Lynn’s past, uncovering earlier indicators of a volatile temper and a disturbing capacity for cruelty. Those close to his first wife ...
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Penn's Sunday School

Penn's Sunday School

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Join us as Penn Jillette, Matt Donnelly, and YOU discuss the news of the week. We'll examine religious news, talk about monkeys, and anything else that seems funny or makes us mad. We'll also take your suggestions for things you feel like talking about. We run a live video stream from Show Creators Studios for people with the time and inclination to watch people sitting and talking. The live show starts Sundays at noon Vegas time, at www.twitch.tv/reddirich, & is usually available for downlo ...
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It's about human relationships across the globe, socio-political relationships between nations and individual - the truth, as I see it, about events that shape our decisions and actions in human interactions. Episode 1: The Houdini Viruses describes two 'viruses' that hide in plain sight even as the world is engaged in a life and death battle with COVID-19
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Join mates Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods as they uncover the jaw-dropping stories of history’s boldest icons and unsung heroes. From outrageous escapades to ingenious breakthroughs, every episode is packed with legendary tales you didn’t learn in school (but wish you had). With sharp wit and a shared sense of curiosity, Johnny and Gav turn history into a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises. Whether it’s daring escapes, bizarre inventions, or the quirky habits of history’s game-changers, y ...
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Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Deep Cover Presents: Snowball. A special limited series from the Unravel Podcast team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Ollie Wards' family lost everything after their brush with a charming Californian con woman. As he embarks on a quest to find out how she did it, why ...
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The Chatter

Chatterbox Sports

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Where sports and comedy collide for a whole bunch of chatter. Join two Cincinnati natives for their spin on the week’s biggest hits. Chuck is a longtime sportscaster and brings his behind-the-scenes knowledge to the show, but sets aside his Big J status to cut it loose with his childhood friend and comedian ”Houdini.” The show weaves in entertaining guests from the sports, comedy, and entertainment world. Provide entertainment to your weekdays by subscribing to ”The Chatter”
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Strange Things

iHeartPodcasts

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Have you ever seen a ghost? What about a UFO? I’m Joshua P. Warren, and in my new podcast Strange Things I explore all these things and more… all the strangest phenomena in – and out – of this world. Join me each week as I dive deep into bizarre tales of telekinesis, stories of hauntings, encounters with extraterrestrials and more in Strange Things. Check out new episodes of Strange Things every Friday from the Coast to Coast Paranormal Podcast Network available on the iHeartRadio App, Apple ...
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Relatively* objective, millennial minded opinions on the world from a 24 year old, black magician, writer and TED speaker from Wisconsin (what a combination) CURRENTLY HIS BEST LIFE WORKING AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE HOUDINI MUSEUM OF NYC. Featuring a point argued in each episode where YOU decide whether it’s a topic for conversation. Should you hate it?
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Breakfast With Bimbos

Breakfast With Bimbos

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Do you want to keep up to date with all the true crime news but you're too afraid to listen alone? Breakfast With Bimbos Is the true crime slumber party of your dreams! Audie, Danni, And Alysse, Sit down weekly to talk about true crime cases while laughing about, well, just about anything. from crazy stories to inside jokes you will be considered one of the girls listening to these episodes.
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Magic Talk: by White Rabbit Magic is a podcast for magicians, creators, and magic enthusiasts who believe in preserving the wonder. Produced by Rough Edge Studios, each episode explores the art, performance, business, and history of magic—without revealing secrets. Join us for insightful discussions, interviews, product reviews, and behind-the-scenes perspectives that celebrate the craft while honoring its traditions.
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From Here to History

Chris Swanson & Jason Weidert

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The history podcast where Chris Swanson and Jason Weidert discuss events and people of the past with as much openness, understanding, and fairness as we can muster. Our only agenda is to inform in an entertaining and engaging way. We teach high school, after all, and that's a tough audience. Our hope is that if we can keep teenagers interested we may be able to pull off a worthwhile podcast, too. We try to release one episode every month. But we're teachers with busy young families so if we ...
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Stories in the Cemetery

Stories in the Cemetery

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This podcast goes into questions about the paranormal that you may not hear on other podcasts along with personal investigations conducted by your host, Nicholas McGirr. The analytical approach to ghost hunting is portrayed throughout each episode with stats, data and raw material captured during investigations. The 2025 season introduces Co-Host Joshua Amen, owner of Tales from a Ghost Hunter. His expertise in the paranormal field brings a scientific approach to the questions being asked. C ...
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Welcome to Oakbridge! 🌌 Step into the chilling world of Oakbridge, a riveting sci-fi audio drama that will leave you breathless with anticipation. Set in the eerie backdrop of a small Ohio town in the early 1990s, Oakbridge unravels a dark tale of mystery, government conspiracies, and supernatural occurrences. 🔍 Plot Overview: When the U.S. government erects a nuclear power facility, Oakbridge transforms from a sleepy town into a hotbed of unexplained phenomena. The discovery of two dead tee ...
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Ghost Church by Jamie Loftus

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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In this limited series, Jamie Loftus investigates and interrogates American spiritualism, a century-old tradition of communing with the dead that takes place in camps full of mediums across the country. Who is drawn to these camps, how did the religion come together, and why are the tarot card readers and the seance-havers fighting? Ghost Church is a look at grief, religion, and loneliness, with on-site reporting and interviews with everyone from spiritualist psychics to Protestant pastors t ...
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Magicians Only: Welcome to the M.O.! Are you a magician? Should you be listening to this..? Welcome to your secret backstage pass into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Hollywood and magic, where we pull back the curtain and trigger the trapdoor on the magicians craft, the secrets, the drama, and the insanity of showbiz. Hosted by none other than Steve Valentine, showbiz veteran, TV star (Crossing Jordan, Teen Beach, Estate of Panic, I’m In The Band), and world-traveling, multi-award-w ...
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Hello, I'm Wynne Thornley. In life, I am a Canadian Esoteric Teacher, and Author. I am also a supernatural nerd. My interest with the unknown began when I was a kid, due to having my own misunderstood psychic experiences. My life long study of the strange and unusual has prepared me for the work I am called to do now; taking me places other lightworkers won’t go. This has taught me about how many fallacies the masses still believe about the paranormal. The Dark Side of Lightwork is my effort ...
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Ear Bender

AlexiMuzic

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My wife and I want you to be our guest at our podcast party. This is a lighthearted and entertaining way for listeners to discover new stories that we scour the internet or our own lives to find.
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History of a Haunting

Carrie Hopper & Laura Ockerman

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What happens when a believer and a skeptic come together? They host a paranormal podcast that combines their love of history and hauntings!! Join us each week as we tell tales of famous, infamous, and almost famous locations around the world, and why they became terrifying places to visit.
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Lincoln Log

Abraham Lincoln Association

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Welcome to Lincoln Log, where we speak with leading historians and other officials about their stories, research, and wisdom. Expand your knowledge and indulge your curiosity here on Lincoln Log. This podcast is produced by the Abraham Lincoln Association, aiding and promoting Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. Founded in 1908, the ALA remains the nation's oldest and largest Lincoln organization. Learn more at AbrahamLincolnAssociation.org.
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Haunting History Podcast

Tattered Tales Media Co.

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Haunting History, the podcast that reaches back into the past for the events that shocked us, tales of true crime, mystery and the macabre, and when we are lucky those stories where the past and the paranormal meet. Because who doesn't love a good ghost story, right?
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In the second of two episodes on Houdini and the Spiritualists, we discuss Houdini's multi-front war against fraudulent mediums. It was an all-consuming undertaking, waged from the stage, in print, on lecture tours, and in the halls of congress. Along the way we discuss a handful of colorful figures and the strange, mysterious circumstances surroun…
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We’re back for another episode of our favorite podcast - ours! Episode 461 is here and today we’ve got a double feature of Arizona stories. First Em covers the spooky hauntings of the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee before Christine takes us 4 hours away for the mysterious unsolved disappearance of Daniel Robinson. And is Christine the paranormal geni…
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Send us a text Lets we pull back the velvet curtain on one of history’s most puzzling finales—the bizarre and theatrical death of the great magician Harry Houdini. Was it the result of a freak punch from an overeager fan? A slow-burn medical disaster? Or… was the world’s most famous escape artist outwitted by something even he couldn’t wriggle his …
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Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods unpick the wildest, boldest, and most unbelievable true stories from history! In this episode, the boys dive headfirst into the extraordinary life of Harry Houdini, the Hungarian-born showman who became the world’s greatest escape artist. From breaking …
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Sherlock Holmes is known for approaching all mysteries with cool logic - and yet when his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle saw photographs taken by two young girls purporting to show real life fairies at play... he unwisely declared them genuine. How did Elsie and Frances fool so many people with their photography... and why did they keep the hoax go…
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Perhaps the preeminent symbol of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Christmas trees aren’t just a symbol of Christmas; the act of setting up a tree is an event, and the adornment of a tree often uses ornaments that have been passed down for generations. But why is cutting down an evergreen tree and draping it with doodads a Christmas tradition? Learn…
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We’re re-running this episode because it’s one of our favourites — and it’s worth another listen! The ghost of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, screaming down a corridor. A nursemaid's spinning wheel clicking in the walls. Robed Tudor figures slamming open fire exits. A noisy group of ghosts haunt Hampton Court Palace. Tracy Borman, Join…
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Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is one of the best-known theories in psychology. First introduced in 1943, the theory posits that people have an innate desire to reach their maximum potential, but to achieve this goal, they must first have their basic needs met. These needs can be both physical and psychological, but they play a major role in u…
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This is We Can Be Weirdos, the podcast believes everyone (no matter how rational they might think they are) harbours a little bit of batshit, and that is no bad thing. Today we go through the batshit beliefs of Adam Riches, the award-winning comedian and actor known for his wild characters and brilliantly unhinged live shows. You’ll have seen him p…
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to check in on teams around the NBA before discussing the players that are better than you think, how the Celtics are similar to last season's Pacers, and more (3:17). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (01:37:03). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler and Joe House Pr…
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On January 13, 1888, a group of thirty-three prominent citizens, including geographers, explorers, teachers, lawyers, cartographers, military officers, and financiers, gathered at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC, to establish "a society for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge." At first, the organization was more of a scholarly e…
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Send us a text Step inside one of America’s most infamous haunted house stories—without the jump scares. In this episode, we dig into The Amityville Horror, the bestselling book that convinced millions a Long Island home was terrorized by supernatural forces… and the decades-long controversy that followed. . . . JOIN THE DISCORD Link Tree https://l…
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The mid-19th century saw the rise of the first mass working-class political movement in British history. Despite being a working-class movement, they sought reforms in the British political system, not necessarily economic. Their grievances were set out in six points, known as The People's Charter, which was signed by millions of people. While thei…
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Jake sits down with Snowball creator Ollie Wards to discuss how a family mystery became an international hit. They trace Ollie’s journey from the first recorded conversation with his dad – recorded under a hotel duvet – to the heart-pounding moment he found himself face-to-face with the con artist herself: Lezlie Manukian. Along the way, they touch…
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In part two of our two-part series, I show Sarah a more radical side of the American Mall Santa. I tell her stories of how, in some cases, the character transformed into a symbol of societal change and guerrilla protest, from the ladies who had to take his bearded place during WWII, to the Black Santa revolutionaries of the Civil Rights Movement, t…
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after Drake Maye and the Patriots take down the Ravens to recap Week 16 of the NFL season (2:15). Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 17 and react to the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight before ending with Parent Corner (58:31). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat an…
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Our FINAL episode of 2025! Listen in as Nick and Josh recap this season and begin planning for a weekly episode in 2026. Back half of the show, you’ll hear how our modern day Christmas traditions were birthed and inspired by darker superstitions from all over the world. Nick and Josh want to wish all of our listeners and fans a very happy holiday s…
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Sweeney Todd - the demon barber of Fleet Street who beheads people and then sends their bodies through a trapdoor to be made into pies. It's just a story right? Right? There's not any real history to it....or is there? Like two food inspectors examining a particularly noxious looking pie, Maddy and Anthony dig into the dark truths that led to Sween…
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Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods uncover the wildest, boldest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. In this episode, the boys head to the frozen trenches of World War One, where, against all odds, British and German soldiers did the unthinkable. On Christmas Day, 1914, enem…
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Sometime around 5,500 years ago, an event took place on the Eurasian steppes that fundamentally changed the world. We don’t know who did it or exactly when it took place, but it was one of the single greatest moments in all of human history. It ushered in revolutions in agriculture, transportation, and warfare, and its impact can still be witnessed…
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Welcome to episode 463 where we’re open to any and all suggestions regarding how to handle the trust issues surrounding Santa! Then we distract ourselves from holiday stressors with Em’s haunted tale of the Dumas Brothel in Butte Montana. Christine covers the absolutely wild case of Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders. And please tell us if you…
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Located around the orbit of Jupiter is the moon Europa. It is the smallest of the Gallelian moons and the second closest to Jupiter. Despite being a moon, Europa might just be the most interesting body in the Solar System outside of Earth. According to some, Europa might be the best place in our solar system outside of Earth to find life. Learn mor…
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In 1994, the nation of Rwanda endured a brutal 100-day spasm of violence that tore families apart and claimed the lives of over one million people. Members of the ethnic minority Tutsi group were hunted down and murdered by members of the larger Hutu group. While this was the worst episode of violence between the two groups, it was not the first. W…
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to react to the wild 'TNF' game between the Seahawks and Rams that went to OT before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (2:00). Then, Bill cracks open a six-pack of buzz-worthy NBA topics including the Clippers, the Christmas matchups, and more! (58:14) Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Sc…
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Playing board games and spending too much money are time-honored Christmas traditions, so to mark the festive season, Tim is joined by the creator of Magic: The Gathering - Richard Garfield - for a special Q&A about economics and game design. How should you go about building the perfect game? Why did the Magic trading card market crash? Why do so m…
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For thousands of years, diamonds have been among the most valuable substances on Earth. Diamonds are not only the hardest substances known, but they are also incredibly hard to find. However, in the last several decades, researchers have discovered ways to make diamonds in the lab, and they are now being made at scale. It has the potential to revol…
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The Viking attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne, a remote tidal island in North East England, sent psychological and cultural shockwaves through the history. It's a story of blood and terror, but there's more subtlety to it as well, as Maddy and Anthony learn today with returning guest Dr Eleanor Barraclough. Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by To…
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Perhaps the most well-known brand in the world is Coca-Cola. Best known for its cola soda, the company has become a global powerhouse in the soft drink market through its drink’s formula and visual branding. Its products can be found in every country in the world except three, and the company has made a profit every year since its founding. Learn a…
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup against the Spurs (3:02). Then, they discuss the "Whaddya do?" NBA teams around the league (27:27). Finally, Todd McShay joins to break down Bill’s NFL QB pyramid before discussing the teams that need a QB in the draft and much more (01:04:54). Host: Bill Si…
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Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn't entirely neutral. In December 1940, after the Nazi invasion of France, President Franklin Roosevelt initiated a program to assist the British who were being assailed on all fronts by the Germans. He likened it to helping a neighbor o…
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In 1188, a historic gathering took place in the city of Leon in the Kingdom of Castile. It was a kingdom-wide assembly convened by King Alfonso IX that brought together nobles, clergy, and town representatives to advise the crown. It is significant because it is the earliest documented European assembly to include urban representatives and to forma…
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After the confrontation in the supermarket carpark, Ollie is left feeling confused — has he been charmed just like everyone else in this story? Lezlie left promising Ollie she would meet for a proper interview the next day. Will she turn up... or leave him and his family hanging? More details come to life about the consequences of Lezlie's reckless…
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For this two-part holiday special, I tell Sarah Marshall all about the history of the American mall Santa Claus from the 1800s into the present day. For part one, we will learn about the eccentric men who created the look and vibe of the department store Kris Kringle, mass producing a jolly army of Santa proxies to whom kids could disclose their he…
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