True ghost stories since 1997. Castle of Spirits is the internet’s original haunted archive and a weekly paranormal podcast featuring true ghost stories and real, listener-submitted paranormal encounters. Hosted by Vince and Jane Font (The Ghostkeepers), the show explores real-life hauntings, unexplained phenomena, folklore, and other chilling mysteries with smart, often wry discussion. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, this would be it.
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Jane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews. Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form. Join us twice a week as we walk grand estates, take tea with well-dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county. But in this tranquil corner of England, not everything is quite as it appears... Can our heroine Elizabeth ...
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your signs are real, if Spirit is trying to reach you, or if you can trust your intuition, Medium Curious is your safe place to explore those answers. As two moms turned mediums, we share personal readings, real spirit stories, and intuitive lessons that help you feel supported, grounded, and more connected than you realize. Every episode blends humor, heart, and healing so you can deepen your intuition, find comfort in the signs around you, and know you’re ne ...
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Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] and follow our antics away from the mic on Instagram: @janeandfi Follow Off Air with Jane & Fi wherever you get your podcasts, or join us on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm on DAB, smart speaker and the Times Radio ...
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Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective o ...
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Pretty Smart is a candid, stylish, real-talk podcast hosted by three design industry insiders—Jane Dagmi, Jessica Duce, and Ericka Saurit—about what it actually takes to build something meaningful in the world of design, hospitality, and creative entrepreneurship. Each season brings honest conversations about the messy middle of building a business and the bold leaps required when you’re creating something meaningful in an industry that feels larger than life. It’s like a sleepover with your ...
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BANG! You're dead. You've gone to heaven. And now you get to listen to your favorite new podcast, Cole Steele: Private Eye! Join your favorite private eye duo Cole Steele and Jane Flame as they take on literally any case they can find. They'll uncover dark secrets, fight lava men, travel through time, meet old-timey prospectors, and much more! And don't forget their archnemesis, the evil Berlin Schmidt, Nazi Germany's premier archaeologist/adventurer. That jerk. Cole and Jane will stop at no ...
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Join Australian Comedian Matt Stewart (and regular second banana Evan Munro-Smith) with rotating guests, as they explore primates in popular culture from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An Independent History Podcast, in which we look at life through the prism of History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.Desi Jedeikin and Rachel Fisher recap your favorite trashy nighttime soaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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A horror podcast hosted by professional wrestlers Allysin Kay and Laura (aka Allie/The Bunny) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Opening minds. Its about owning yourself, being bold and brave to accept who you are, so that you become a better version of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Award-winning podcast diving DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? We remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What should I read next? Ask Penguin is the podcast where your quirkiest, trickiest, and most urgent book questions get answered. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon, we bring bestselling authors and Penguin insiders to explore some of your favourite books and discover new ones that you are yet to read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast that asks all entertainers from writers to actors to musicians what's true about them and the passions that drive them. What's true about you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TONTS. is a podcast of in depth interviews about our emotional lives hosted by Claire Tonti (Entrepreneur, CEO of the Big Sandwich Media Company and former Primary School Teacher). Each week she talks to writers, thinkers, activists, experts and deeply feeling humans about their stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives. Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, from their earliest childhood travel memory and the first place they fell in love with; to their al ...
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into th ...
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A new magazine-style 12-part series that tells the story of a nation and a world in rapid transition featuring original commissions and performances from some of the UK’s most exciting names in contemporary arts and entertainment. That Podcast is a co-production between Storyglass and ETT. Executive Producers: Robert Delamere & Richard Twyman, Commissioning Editor: Jennifer Bakst, Producers: Andrew Hughes & Sarah Jane Murray, Series Producer: Ben Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...
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Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it. Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankl ...
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One feed, endless limited series horror podcasts. A feed of limited horror podcasts by women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC and members of the disability community and brought to you by the people behind Anatomy of a Scream and Grim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan. By women, for everyone. Produced in association with Kildare Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How can we get ourselves out of the mess that we’re in and leave a world we want to gift our children and future generations? Join Small Giants Academy co-founder, Berry Liberman, as she speaks with brilliant people around the world who are exploring meaningful interventions for a hopeful future on the Wisdom & Action podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Authors of History Podcast talks to authors of history books from around the world and across history. Celebrating them as authors, talking to them about their inspiration to write and the subjects they write about. Their writing process and challenges they face, new books they have coming up and gets them to recommend a author or history book we all should read. Supporting independent books shops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Featuring Vermont’s most influential business leaders, Start Here bridges the gap between entertainment and inspiration by presenting the unfiltered stories of today’s top innovators. Everybody starts somewhere - why not Start Here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Here at WAM, our mission is Making Feelings Fashionable. For all time, women have been called hysterical, crazy and 'over' emotional. We teach you that your emotions are in fact your superpower. Starting from the launchpad of anger, the most taboo of feelings for women. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad, and come to understand that our feelings are our compass and rocket fuel. With the Women Are Mad pod ...
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Intrepid film fans Conrad and Dan review obscure and forgotten horror, sci-fi and fantasy movies to decide whether they should be set free or thrown back into the oubliette to be forgotten forever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Property Investory is a podcast bringing you the latest stories, life experiences and case studies from Australia’s most innovative people. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best moments of his guests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this podcast will bring you the latest stories, strategies, and case studies from Australia’s most innovative property experts such as Jan Somers, Steve McKnight, Cherie Barber, Margaret ...
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BYU Sports Livestream Talk Show & Podcast with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Country Life magazine has been celebrating the best of life in Britain for over 126 years, from the castles and cottages that dot the land to the beautiful countryside around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut ...
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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Property Investory is a podcast bringing you the latest stories, life experiences and case studies from Australia’s most innovative people. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best moments of his guests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this podcast will bring you the latest stories, strategies, and case studies from Australia’s most innovative property experts such as Jan Somers, Steve McKnight, Cherie Barber, Margaret ...
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A women’s rugby podcast! Not exclusive to women, or about women’s rugby, but a fresh female take. England World Cup winner Nolli Waterman, and rugby broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones will be talking you through both the women’s and men’s games, and taking you on their adventures in the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get The Lowdown from Nick Cohen as he investigates a world that seems to get ever more crazy, with leading commentators, columnists and politicians. Each week, leading commentator Nick Cohen talks to the country's leading movers and shakers - to cut the through much of the noise and commentary that passes for so much political discourse these days. Nick - a long-term columnist for The Observer and The Spectator - teams up with other commentators, journalists, authors and politicians to make ...
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Canadian Family Physician (CFP) is Canada's only peer reviewed family medicine journal. Join Dr. Nick Pimlott, Editor of CFP, and Dr. David Ponka, Associate Editor of CFP, as they interview contributing authors to the journal each month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast about gay sh*t and internet culture, SHUT UP EVAN is a bi-weekly podcast fusing LGBTQ+ culture, pop culture and Internet culture into longform discussions. Each week, host Evan Ross Katz is joined by a celeb guest to discuss their early life, career and to get their take on a number of topics ranging from thirst traps to their thoughts on Sarah Michelle Gellar's filmography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you got a favourite painting? How does it make you feel? Each week art historian and writer Dr Laura-Jane Foley invites a well known guest to share an artwork that has a special meaning for them. This series focuses on the emotional power of art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We start on a land that is still. Some may say it's not moving. From each of the Four Great nations a champion emerges. This story is not about them. Join Polly Waddle the Duck, Sunbelt Gongbonger the Minotaur, Dinner Munchabout the very divorced man and Charion Valariant the rich kid for a new saga with a new set of heroes they call The Dragon Friends Dragon Friends is a monthly comedy show and podcast where six Australian Comedians muddle their way through their second Dungeons and Dragons ...
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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Ask Us Anything: Pricing, Contracts, Clients, and Real Talk About Vacation Rental Design
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33:47In this Ask Us Anything episode of Pretty Smart, the hosts answer real questions from designers who are curious about—or already working in—vacation rental design. From pricing structures and contracts to finding clients, entering new markets, and avoiding costly mistakes, this conversation is packed with candid advice and actionable insights. The …
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Conversations: White Ain't Right, How White Supremacy Uses Classics to Defend Bigotry with Curtis Dozier
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1:25:40Liv speaks with classicist Curtis Dozier about the troubling (and tragically unsurprising) connections between the world's worst people (white supremacists) and ancient Greece and Rome. Learn more about the White Pedestal book and the Classical Controversies book mentioned. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-fre…
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Queens of Crime 1: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers
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1:12:02Last year, the SLoBlight lingered briefly on Agatha Christie when we celebrated the centenary of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd from 1925. This book, more than any other, heralded the start of the so-called Golden Age of Detective Fiction between the two world wars. Taught, short and fraught with menace, these novels were in large part a response to t…
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“i thank You God for most this amazing day” by E. E. Cummings
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2:26Amanda Holmes reads E. E. Cummings’s “i thank You God for most this amazing day.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Cha…
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WAM: Writers On The Couch with Emma Jane Unsworth
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57:08We are uncontainably excited to bring you the first instalment of our spin-off treat, 'WAM: Writers On The Couch.' And what more glittery dream than to host Emma Jane Unsworth - author of Slags, Animals (including its screenplay adaptation) Adults and Hungry: The Stars And Everything. Alongside multiple short story collections, and show-running the…
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Encore: Gorbachev | Shutting Down the Cold War | 2
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38:00With the levers of power now in his control, Gorbachev steps out on the international stage with one aim: to avoid a nuclear war. He forges a new relationship with US President Reagan, but will it be enough to remove the shadow of armageddon? Stay connected with Legacy Follow us for clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and new episode drops: Instagram…
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Never as far as Reading without a bumper pack of Imodium
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43:20It’s 2026, and Jane and Fi are back - reunited and ready to run their mouths. In this episode, they demonstrate their budding potential as high-level film critics. There’s chat about hair transplants, Imodium, and the WoolOvers debate is reopened… then firmly closed. There’s also conversation surrounding grief and loss. Recommendations you'll hear …
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This week AK and Laura dig up the grave that started it all with the original Night of the Living Dead! (1968) The VIDEO versions of our episodes can be found on our YouTube - New episodes go up every Monday at Noon Eastern! https://www.youtube.com/@ChainsawGirlsPod You can support us on our PATREON and receive early, bonus, and extended episodes! …
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Charlotte Leslie, a former Conservative MP, discusses the rise of the radical right in politics and the potential for a Reform-led government in the UK, emphasising the need to take the group seriously despite their challenges. She and Nick Cohen explore the underlying divisions in British society that led to Brexit, using her experience as an MP f…
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Diversifying Property Wealth Portfolio: Jonathan Preston
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40:18Joining us for today’s podcast is Jonathan Preston, a senior mortgage broker with the Home Loan Experts. Delving into how he found himself in the finance industry, Preston will talk about how he uses his own experiences and education to assist other individuals in building their portfolio and how he managed to successfully build his own. Providing …
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Diversifying Property Wealth Portfolio: Jonathan Preston
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40:18Joining us for today’s podcast is Jonathan Preston, a senior mortgage broker with the Home Loan Experts. Delving into how he found himself in the finance industry, Preston will talk about how he uses his own experiences and education to assist other individuals in building their portfolio and how he managed to successfully build his own. Providing …
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The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Maria Years - Part 1
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1:09:39Well, it's about time. The original plan was one episode about the entire Sarah Jane series. How naive we were. So here is part 1 of hopefully a Tracy Beaker style ongoing saga of everything Sarah Jane (and Sarah Jane adjacent...) Technically, this is the finale of season 6!!! And how lovely that we get to end the season with possibly the best chil…
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263. The War of 1812 Was NOT About Sailors’ Rights with Matt Taylor
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1:00:14The War of 1812 wasn’t sailors’ rights — it was empire. Think you know why the War of 1812 started? Most people believe it was all about the Royal Navy “pressing” innocent American sailors. Historian Matt Taylor calls nonsense on that myth – and reveals how the real story is far darker, and far more explosive. Paul Bavill is joined by Matt Taylor, …
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Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
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56:46Liv answers all your burning questions (and some notably less urgent as well!). Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is refe…
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In this special bonus episode brought to you by Ancestry, Fi chats to The Times and Sunday Times editor Andy Silvester, and Ancestry family history expert Laura House. Andy shares what he's learned about his family's past from his Ancestry journey, and Laura chats about how she helps people make discoveries about their own family stories. Head to w…
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699. Holiday Wishes VII with Katie, Kate and Adam
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43:55Happy New Year! This week we are talking with Katie, Kate, and Adam – we’ve got book recs, wishes, spreadsheet discussions, dungeons, and some wishes that don’t violate the Hatch Act. There’s also rather appalling poo adventure immediately after my first interview. Pew pew! Check out the complete show notes at SBTB.com! Thanks to your Patreon pledg…
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Prima Facie, the award-winning one-woman play written by Australian playwright Suzie Miller, is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin later this month. It follows the story of Tessa Ensler, a highly successful criminal defence lawyer who specialises in sexual assault cases. When Ensler (played by Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer) is sexually assaulted by…
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It’s officially 2026! Happy New Year - we hope your head is OK… In this bonus episode, we revisit Jane and Fi’s conversations with Joanna Lumley, Rob Rinder, and Gary Numan. Enjoy! If you find yourself at a bit of a loose end after this, why not go and listen to our latest playlist, titled “I’m in the cupboard at Christmas”: https://open.spotify.co…
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Kevin Allison--Member of the State and Founder of RISK!!
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43:28Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, RISK!, where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. Since its 2009, RISK! has produced nearly 1000 episodes. Slate once called RISK! “Hilarious, jaw-dropping and just plain touching.” Kevin is also the founder and lead instructor of The Story Studio, a storytelling…
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Encore: Gorbachev | The Boy from Stavropol | 1
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38:47Shaped by the brutality of the Stalin regime, Gorbachev’s childhood was one of poverty and hardship. But the communist system also works to his strengths, and allows him to reach the very top. All along, he remains a true believer but knows change must happen. Stay connected with Legacy Follow us for clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and new episod…
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262. Stop Glorifying Henry VIII with Jackson Van Uden - Katherine of Aragon Festival Special 1
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57:48Henry VIII: beloved monarch or mass-murdering tyrant we refuse to confront? Why do we glorify a king who executed 1% of England and displaced over 10,000 people for his own power? It’s time to dismantle everything you thought you knew about Henry VIII. Historian and educator Jackson Van Uden joins History Rage to expose the real Tudor ruler: a man …
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In 2014, a group of Tumblr users decided to put on a Tumblr convention. Except they had no idea how to organise a convention ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:28 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podc…
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Top BYU Sports Stories of 2025 | Pop-Tarts Bowl Recap | Golfer Patrick Fishburn | AJ Makes History
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1:53:27The December 29 edition of Y’s Guys closes out the year with a comprehensive look back at one of the most remarkable years in BYU sports history. Dave and Blaine recap BYU Football’s 12–2 season, capped by a 25–21 Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over Georgia Tech, where Bear Bachmeier earned MVP honors and finished a historic freshman campaign. The show als…
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RE-AIR: Slow But Steady Wins the Race, Ancient Aesop & His Fables
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37:05This episode originally aired in January 2023. Not at all a children's author... We're talking ancient Aesop and his oh so famous fables.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve ass…
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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 47 - Chained (2012)
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46:57Terry and Joe tackle our final Lynch title as we discuss Jennifer Lynch's last film, 2012's Chained. From misguided accusations of torture porn to a bizarre 'twist' ending, this film is *interesting*. Still, the performances from Vincent D'Onofrio and Eamon Farren are outstanding, and the premise has plenty of promise. Plus: nature vs nurture, the …
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By George (Eliot) She's Done It! The road to Middlemarch
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1:09:53George Eliot’s Middlemarch is the Mount Everest of Victorian fiction. A book so brilliant and monumental that it’s taken us a year of planning to take it on. But as we close out 2025, we’ve established our Middlemarch base camp and started the climb. To put it another way, we’ve recorded an episode in which we treat listeners to the story behind th…
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Poem III from “Twenty-One Love Poems” by Adrienne Rich
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3:15Amanda Holmes reads “Poem III” from Adrienne Rich’s Twenty-One Love Poems.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crou…
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Today, for our final episode of the year, I am joined by someone whose life story reads like an atlas: the actor, writer, and now podcast host, Richard E. Grant. Born in Swaziland, now known as Eswatini, in southern Africa, Richard grew up in a world of big landscapes, no television, and endless imagination. From there he moved to London in the ear…
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Encore: Charles Dickens | The Final Curtain | 4
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42:48At the height of his fame, Dickens falls in love with a young woman (Nelly Ternan) and a city (Paris). He survives a train crash and public disapproval over his separation from his wife. People turn out in droves to see him perform his works on stage. But his lifestyle is catching up with him and his health is failing. What is his final scene to be…
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Introducing: Short History of Jane Austen
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44:22While the Noiser team are working on a new season of Jane Austen Stories, we thought you might enjoy this preview episode of another of our podcasts. Short History Of is a weekly podcast hosted by John Hopkins that transports you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. Here’s an example episode about Jane Au…
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They're cute, but terrifying! For our last episode of the year, we are covering the smash hit comedy-horror that played a huge role in the creation of the PG-13 rating in 1984: GREMLINS! The VIDEO versions of our episodes can be found on our YouTube - New episodes go up every Monday at Noon Eastern! https://www.youtube.com/@ChainsawGirlsPod You can…
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Christmas Special - Was Jane Austen too woke?!
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36:12Nick Cohen and Dr Bharat Tandon, academic, novelist & Booker Prize judge, discuss Jane Austen's astonishing legacy before delving into a detailed analysis of her enduring popularity and literary significance. They explored themes of claustrophobia in Austen's works, particularly how her novels depict the constraints of patriarchal structures and ec…
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261. There are more female pioneer pilots than Amelia Earhart with Midge Gillies
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37:32In this exhilarating episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill takes to the skies with social historian and author Midge Gillies, whose latest book, Atlantic Furies: The Women Who Risked Everything to Be the First to Fly, uncovers the remarkable stories of the female pioneers of early aviation. Join us as we journey through the daring feats and for…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: How Women Became Poets, Gender History in Greek Literature w/ Emily Hauser
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1:50:55This episode originally aired in November 2024. Liv speaks with author Emily Hauser about her book How Women Became Poets. They look at women in Greek myth, literature, etymology, and, very specifically, the long and arduous history of women 'poets' in Greek literature. Plus, a sneak peak at Emily's next work: Mythica/Penelope's Bones. Find more fr…
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White Ladies in Crisis: Stalked By My Doctor (2015)
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32:03Gena, Jenn, and Joe wrap up another year of White Ladies in Crisis with the Doug Campbell Lifetime film, Stalked By My Doctor (2015). Starring an extremely campy Eric Roberts as a pervy cardiologist, we address the seriousness of the issue before acknowledging this film is just plain fun. Plus: survivor Sophie and her terrible/villainous boyfriend,…
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698. Holiday Wishes VI with Jenna Grinstead, Stephanie Violet, Lisa, and Bull
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53:40This week we are talking with Jenna Grinstead, Stephanie Violet, Lisa, and Bull! Yup, we’re visiting Norway this week. Bring a hat. As always we have book recs, including one from the 1500s, wishes, and terrible jokes. Please note: during my conversation with Lisa, we discuss true crime and historical murders. We also mentioned: The Bridge (tv show…
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LIVE AT CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL (with Penny Lancaster)
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1:04:15Merry Christmas! You may be hiding in the pantry right now - we’re right there with you! In this bonus podcast episode, Jane and Fi are live on stage at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, speaking to model and television personality Penny Lancaster. If you find yourself at a bit of a loose end after this, why not go and listen to our latest playli…
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Encore: Charles Dickens | A Very Dickens Christmas | 3
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51:11“A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!” A Christmas Carol is a huge success and Dickens is an international celebrity. There’s lots of money coming in – Bleak House, Hard Times, David Copperfield all do well - but he has a big family and a lavish lifestyle to fund, as well as his Home for Homeless Women. Plus, there’s trouble in his …
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The Heroes of Yearth have all the pieces of a non-fatal Toadfest in their grasp, but their heroic spirit bids them to aid those in need. With time running out and dinner beckoning, our heroes will have to get the tiniest of hats straight from the source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Authors of History with Helen Castor
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1:09:12On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I am joined by award winning historian and author Helen Castor. Helen Castor is a historian of the later middle ages and sixteenth century. She studied for her BA and PhD at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and was elected to a Research Fellowship at Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1993. Helen ha…
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Jamie Butler on Everyday Mediumship, Trance Channeling & Trusting Your Intuition
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53:15HOLIDAY RE-RELEASE 🎁 We’re taking a short holiday pause, but we couldn’t resist bringing back one of our all-time favorite conversations. Originally released in Season Two, this episode features the incredible Jamie Butler who has played a meaningful role in Jane’s mediumship journey — and whose work continues to beautifully normalize intuitive and…
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This is the frankly unbelievable story of how far eBay employees went in 2019 to deal with both a small company and a Twitter user being critical of their CEO and company. Harassment, intimidation, doxing, cockroaches and a dead pig... welcome to the eBay stalking scandal, featuring special guest Kirsty Webeck! This is a comedy/history podcast, the…
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Evan Ross Katz chats with actor CONNOR STORRIE on all things HEATED RIVALRY in his first ever podcast appearance. Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth Show links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 4:40 Success of the show 9:00 …
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