Best iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks Podcasts (2025)

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Selects: Night Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry 41:26

5m ago41:26

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In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad game play. That game was Night Trap. In this classic episode Chuck and Josh present that story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon 1:03

4h ago1:03

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Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.…

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Interview: Cancellation Island, with John Cameron Mitchell, Part Two: Action, Praxis, Presence and Poetry 31:41

1h ago31:41

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In a world where everyone feels divided by identity politics, ideology and the fear of cancellation, how does an individual navigate a cultural minefield? How can we empower and encourage direct action? In the second part of this two-part interview segment, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome returning guest John Cameron Mitchell for a wide-ranging explorat…

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Daughters of Darkness 1:38:13

6h ago1:38:13

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” directed by Harry Kümel and starring the fabulous Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Shots and Sidi 27:22

19h ago27:22

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Tracy and Holly share tetanus shot stories and discuss getting boosters. They then discuss the egos of European explorers in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Female Firsts: Hariette Shelton Dover 35:18

16m ago35:18

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Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Morning Run: “86-47” Investigation, Diddy Trial Latest, Killer’s Final Words to Trump, and Men’s Broken Hearts 21:58

14h ago21:58

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Week in Tech: AI-Induced Psychosis 34:30

22h ago34:30

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What kind of technology do air traffic controllers use? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI determines your real age, why chatbots can lead to delusions and what to know about a familiar sounding blood-testing startup. On TechSupport, features writer at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, James D. Walsh, explains how AI-fueled…

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Listener Mail: Global Rare Earth Unrest, Fears of Martial Law, the Guys Hire an ICP Expert 50:57

1d ago50:57

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Could growing regional conflicts be driven by the race to control certain mineral resources? Could the United States slide into martial law -- if so, what would that mean? Join Ben and Matt for all this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read…

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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1 49:32

1d ago49:32

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Diddy Trial Day 4: Cassie (Cont’d) 24:36

1d ago24:36

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Bombshell after bombshell after bombshell. Cassie Ventura spent a full day on the witness stand Wednesday. Amy and T.J. go through her explosive testimony which included never-before-heard details of her life with Diddy: rehab, freak-off injuries, physical and sexual assault, etc. And, why did she have to sneak into a popcorn closet the night of he…

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Happy Hour #168: SMNTY Dreams a Dream 18:50

1d ago18:50

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A recent study shed (a little) light on the science behind lucid dreaming and dream logic. Anney and Samantha trade experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Morning Run: Zelensky Snubbed, SCOTUS and Birthright, Diddy Trial Day 4, Starbucks Strike and HBO Max is Back 19:28

1d ago19:28

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Cliffs Notes on Cliffs Notes 43:57

2d ago43:57

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When a man named Cliff packaged book summaries in yellow and black booklets he changed the way kids learned. But was he just creating a cheat code? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Susan Noles Got A MAN! Meet Him Right Now! 23:31

2d ago23:31

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Meet her much younger, romantic French boyfriend for the first time as they recount their love story. Are they struggling with a language barrier? How are they navigating long distance? Do her kids like him? Susan is living proof that YOU CAN find love in your second chapter, she’ll tell you how to do it! Email us at: [email protected] or call…

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Interview: Cancellation Island, with John Cameron Mitchell, Part One: The Lost Art of Gnostic Nuance 52:49

2d ago52:49

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What does it mean to be 'canceled'? How do we collectively navigate the baffling, complex and contradictory world of an 'always-on' society? In the first part of this week's special two-part interview, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome the legendary writer, actor, playwright and activist, John Cameron Mitchell, creator of Cancellation Island, for a wide-r…

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The Diddy Trial Day 3: Cassie Testifies 22:16

2d ago22:16

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A pool of baby oil. A male escort known only as “The Punisher.” A “freak off” that lasted 4 days. Amy & T.J. go through the shocking testimony heard so far from the prosecution’s star witness, Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. 38-year-old Ventura - while 8 months pregnant and with her husband in the courtroom — goes into graphic, griping, and at…

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SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 2) 54:14

3d ago54:14

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The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our classic look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay 42:22

3d ago42:22

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay was sort of a combined guide, translator and nurse, and often the supervisor of the African laborers on expeditions through eastern and equatorial Africa in the 19th century. Research: "Sidi Mubarak Bombay Unsung African adventurer." BBC History Magazine, Aug. 2023, p. 56. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A7…

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Morning Run: Trump’s Trillion, Diddy Trial, Menendez Brothers Resentenced, and Pete Rose Ban Lifted 18:53

3d ago18:53

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Monstrefact: Marvel Comics’ Medusa 4:46

2d ago4:46

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Marvel Comics character Medusa, who can put her long, red locks of hair to serious use… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Figs & Wasps 8:43

3m ago8:43

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Today Chuck and Josh look at the interesting relationship between figs and wasps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Story: The World According to SimCity w/ Chaim Gingold 29:19

3d ago29:19

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Chaim Gingold is a game designer and author of the book Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine, which explores the simulation games created by developer Will Wright. Gingold sits down with Oz to discuss why a computer game about city planning became such a big hit in the ‘90s, the surprising legacy of SimCity, and the deeper cultural a…

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Feminists Around the World: Terisa Siagatonu 9:02

16m ago9:02

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Today we're celebrating the works of artist, an educator and a community leader Terisa Siagatonu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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CLASSIC: Is the Dead Sea copper scroll an ancient treasure map? 59:32

3d ago59:32

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Odds are you've heard of the Dead Sea scrolls -- when the first of these ancient texts were discovered in the 1940s, the scrolls revolutionized our understanding of the past, and, in some cases, gave historians and archaeologists more questions than answers. One scroll, discovered in 1952, remains unique in the collection. It doesn't contain religi…

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The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2 39:54

3d ago39:54

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Morning Run: Trump Business Trip, Wall Street Surge, Diddy Trial, Newark Emergency Task Force and U.S. Baby Names 18:03

4d ago18:03

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Plant-Based Diets 52:44

4d ago52:44

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You don’t have to be a hardcore vegan to eat a plant-based diet (although you can be). There’s a whole variety of degrees people adopt phasing out meat from their plates. One kind is even called flexitarian for goodness sake. Seems pretty welcoming to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Strange News: AI Lovers, Cannabis Burns, Mineral Deals, Underground Cities and Nbiriu Rides Again 59:15

4d ago59:15

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Concerns rise over human relationships with sycophantic chatbots. A town in Türkiye burns confiscated cannabis, prompting controversy. Former US officials the country spent trillions of dollars off the books to create disaster-proof underground cities for the elite. UKR-US mineral deals prompt accusations of quid-pro-quo deals. There may be a genui…

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Tetanus 38:09

5d ago38:09

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Tetanus has probably been around for most of human history, or even longer. But it’s preventable today thanks to vaccines. Research: "Emil von Behring." Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present, edited by Brigham Narins, Gale, 2008. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1619001490/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=464250e5. Ac…

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Monday Mini: The UK Supreme Court's Ruling on Women 9:45

5d ago9:45

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A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Morning Run: China Trade Deal, Trump Qatar Plane, Pope Leo Speaks and Listeria Outbreak 17:44

5d ago17:44

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House (1977) 1:28:38

5d ago1:28:38

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s “House” AKA “Hausu.” (originally published 5/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sunday Morning Run 20:39

6d ago20:39

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Your Sunday inspiration is here. Amy and T.J. tell the stories behind Quotes of the Day in this week’s “Morning Run” episodes. The devil, a quiet husband, and a former New Orleans Saints star all contribute to this week’s Quotes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: Can the Fear of Public Speaking Be Conquered? 7:10

6d ago7:10

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As many as 7 in every 10 Americans have a fear of public speaking. Learn how this type of social anxiety develops -- and what you can do to fight it -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/anxiety/conquering-fear-public-speaking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Surprise, Amy! 34:42

6d ago34:42

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It’s Mother’s Day and T.J. has something up his sleeve… Expect laughs and tears as T.J. successfully surprises Amy with a guest no one saw coming and a twist that leaves Amy speechless! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Introducing: What Happened to Talina Zar 2:54

6d ago2:54

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What Happened to Talina Zar unravels the chilling mystery of a woman who vanished during the COVID-19 lockdown, the internet sleuths who wouldn’t let it go, and the dark subcultures and betrayals they unearthed. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-rea…

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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 4 43:14

7d ago43:14

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Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the leader of the Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYMHC Classics: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin 36:39

7d ago36:39

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This 2020 episode covers Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, an accomplished astronomer. She grew up in a society that didn’t really prioritize education for girls, and she was determined and creative about getting around that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weekend Morning Run 18:26

7d ago18:26

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We’re telling you “what got us” in the news this week - what kept us talking after we finished our Morning Runs! From the first American Pope to the Smokey Robinson accusations to how the hell an aircraft carrier lost not one, but two fighter jets in a week… we take you behind the scenes with Amy and T.J. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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High-Conflict Divorce? You Need a BOSS! 27:57

7d ago27:57

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Jennie Garth continues her conversation with divorce coach Samantha Boss. Co-parenting can be a landmine, and Samantha is telling you why you must drop the act and stop pretending everything is OK for the sake of your kids. Unsure how to navigate your kids' birthday party now that you're co-parenting? Summer break vacation giving you anxiety becaus…

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From the Vault: Bandersnatch 1:35:34

7d ago1:35:34

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As Netflix is set to remove its most ambitious creation on May 12, we revisit this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. From its literary origins in the mirror realm of Lewis Carroll to its terrifying appearance in Charlie Brooker's “Black Mirror,” the frumious Bandersnatch is a monster from which it is useless to flee. Robert and Joe follow…

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