Best Observable Stream Podcasts (2025)

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Insider: our regrets, so we don't have so many next season 31:53

43m ago31:53

31:53

Come along on a journey, with input from many listeners and readers, on the lessons we've learned. Sometimes later than sooner, but all apply this coming season. We'll also touch on a few practical aspects you'll want to consider, lessons learned the hard way so you don't have to. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems (1…

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1 26:50

7m ago26:50

26:50

The British journalist Dom Phillips and the Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished three years ago while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, investigates what happened to them in a six-part podcast series. Find episode 2 and all future episodes by searching …

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Into the photic zone: does a darkening ocean threaten marine life? 14:32

5m ago14:32

14:32

Vast areas of the ocean are getting darker, according to research based on satellite imaging. Marine ecosystems are governed by faint light changes – from mass nightly migrations to coral spawning cycles – so what happens when that light begins to fade? Ian Sample talks to Prof Tim Smyth from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory about why this darkening …

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Chukar hunter & author takes us to school on devil birds 1:06:52

6h ago1:06:52

1:06:52

"High intensity" is how author and passionate chukar hunter describes his chosen sport. He should know, he's been doing it long enough to acquire a unique perspective and plenty of wisdom which he shares with us all. He's the author of A Chukar Hunter's Companion, the definitive book on the topic, and roams the high desert all season in search of, …

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The incredible world of animal medicine 16:24

12h ago16:24

16:24

Ian Sample meets Jaap de Roode, professor of biology at Emory University in Atlanta, and author of the book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes and Other Animals Heal Themselves. De Roode explains how a chance discovery got him interested in animal medicine, the amazing ways that creatures use toxins to fight parasites and pathogens, and what humans …

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Smarter Tech, Human Touch: AI in the Association Space 24:32

5d ago24:32

24:32

In this episode, host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, sits down with tech expert and keynote speaker Beth Ziesenis, affectionately known in the association world as "your nerdy best friend." Together, they explore Beth’s journey into the association space and dive into her latest book, "Real People, Real AI," which showcases the unexpected and creative wa…

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Your microbiome questions answered: part two 18:08

7d ago18:08

18:08

Ian Sample is joined by Dr James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, to answer all your questions about gut health. In episode two, Kinross explains what else, beyond antibiotics, can damage our microbiome, how we can start to repair it, and gives his top tips for keeping our gut microb…

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ClickHouse: Breaking the Speed Limit for Observability and Analytics - OpenObservability Talks S5E12 58:27

7d ago58:27

58:27

The ClickHouse® project is a rising star in observability and analytics, challenging performance conventions with its breakneck speed. This open source OLAP column store, originally developed at Yandex to power their web analytics platform at massive scale, has quickly evolved into one of the hottest open source observability data stores around. It…

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Bird hunter, mentor with a season debrief, advice on e-scouting, Montana walk-ins, lessons learned in the field 1:00:51

7d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

My friend Eric Thompson moved to Montana for one thing: bird hunting. We benefit from his experiences since, with advice on finding new places to hunt, and a few strategies and tactics for the field. We learn about the highs and lows of owning - and losing - dogs, and how to help newcomers explore our sport. We'll debrief Eric's past season in mult…

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Your microbiome questions answered: part one 17:38

8d ago17:38

17:38

Ian Sample is joined by James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, to answer all your questions about gut health. In episode one, James explains how the gut microbiome gets set up, how it impacts our early development, and the effect antibiotics can have on our microbes. Help support our…

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Insider: 5 things to do after the point to be a better shooter 33:49

13d ago33:49

33:49

"It ain't over 'til it's over" ... so said baseball player-philosopher Yogi Berra. It's true in bird hunting, too. Once your dog stands a bird, there are a lot of things you can do right - or wrong - to conclude the transaction successfully with a bird on the ground. It's what you want, but just as important, it's what your dog wants, isn't it? I'l…

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The extraordinary promise of gene editing 16:55

13d ago16:55

16:55

Doctors in the US have become the first to treat a baby with a customised gene-editing therapy after diagnosing the child with a severe genetic disorder that kills about half of those affected in early infancy. Ian Sample explains to Madeleine Finlay how this new therapy works and how it paves the way for even more complex gene editing techniques. …

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Tina Dokken on recruiting women bird hunters, dog training, teaching and motivation 1:06:23

14d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

The talented team of Tom and Tina Dokken is well-known for dog training expertise and the iconic Dead Fowl Trainer, but Tina has an additional calling: bringing more women into bird hunting. She offers advice on everything from how women learn differently than men, and what we can do as spouses or partners to motivate and educate newcomers. We'll g…

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The latest twist in a Canadian medical mystery 19:27

15d ago19:27

19:27

In March 2021, the Toronto-based reporter Leyland Cecco heard about a memo sent by New Brunswick health officials that warned about a possible unknown neurological syndrome thought to be affecting about 40 people. Since then the story has taken many twists and turns, most recently with a peer-reviewed study that concludes there is no mystery illnes…

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Is it time to try geoengineering? 14:20

22d ago14:20

14:20

Geoengineering, the controversial set of techniques that aim to deliberately alter the Earth’s climate system, may be inching a step closer to reality with the announcement that UK scientists will be conducting real-world experiments in the coming years. To understand what’s happening, Ian Sample is joined by the Guardian environment editor Damian …

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Senior test judge on training steadiness, retrieving, water work, praise ... and Mearns quail hunting 1:05:12

24d ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Ruth Weiss is a senior judge in the NAVHDA testing system as well as an active handler with 74 dogs tested including two versatile champions. She's seen it all and will share her insights on everything from steadiness to retrieving (advice for all levels), introducing a pup to water, and how and when to use praise. She's also an avid bird hunter an…

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Have we got the appendix all wrong? 13:26

22d ago13:26

13:26

For a long time the appendix was considered disposable. After all, millions of people have theirs removed each year and go on to live healthy lives. But as Heather F Smith, a professor of anatomy at Midwestern University tells Ian Sample, researchers are increasingly understanding what this small worm-shaped organ may be bringing to the table in te…

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Insider: Going solo, and why you should, at least once this season 36:43

26d ago36:43

36:43

Here's the third episode of the new, bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. Delving deep, we philosophize about the value of hunting by yourself. Okay, with your dog, of course, but nobody else. Free, unencumbered, and a chance to explore your inner self. I'll wei…

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Surviving 200 snake bites, decoding ancient scrolls and the countries ‘flourishing’ 21:22

27d ago21:22

21:22

Science correspondent Hannah Devlin joins Ian Sample to discuss three intriguing science stories from the week, from a global study that puts the UK third from bottom when it comes to flourishing, to a man who intentionally suffered more than 200 snake bites in the quest to find a universal antivenom and a breakthrough in the quest to understand th…

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Cinema Reborn, The Narrow Road to the Deep North & Dying for Sex 47:00

27d ago47:00

47:00

This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Vyshnavee Wijekumar for a jam-packed episode! First up, we preview Cinema Reborn, an annual film festival dedicated to the restoration and celebration of cinema history. Flick chats with festival organisers Grace Boschetti and Digby Houghton about this year’s program and the importance of film pre…

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Field & Stream's Phil Bourjaily: insider observations on shotguns, dogs, hunting 1:08:18

28d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Are pricey bespoke guns worth their stratospheric prices? My friend and Field & Stream's shotgun editor Phil Bourjaily has an answer and he should know. He's been writing on the subject for decades and now we get the lowdown. Phil also shares what he looks for (and so should we) when buying any shotgun, the joys and limitations of heavy and light g…

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How old are we really? What a test can tell us about our biological age 16:24

29d ago16:24

16:24

Direct to consumer tests that claim to tell us our biological – as opposed to chronological – age are getting a lot of attention, but what can they really tell us about our health? Science editor Ian Sample talks to Dr Brian H Chen, an epidemiologist at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, who has conducted research into a vari…

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Why did Spain and Portugal go dark? 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

Authorities are still trying to understand what triggered the massive power outage that left the majority of the Iberian Peninsula without electricity on Monday. To understand what might have been at play, and whether there’s any truth to claims that renewable energy sources were to blame, Ian Sample hears from Guardian energy correspondent Jillian…

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Balancing High Tech and High Touch: Elevating the Member Experience 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, chats with keynote speaker and Black Tie Experience founder Bob Pacanovsky about the critical balance between technology and human connection in today's digital landscape. Bob shares how his personal journey led him to the nonprofit world and a deeper understanding of what makes interactions truly memo…

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Dog training O.G. Bob West tells hunting stories, what we don't train hard enough, Chinese field trials? 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Bob West is one of the legends in bird dog training, a writer, hunter, and all-around font of wisdom when it comes to hunting dogs. He joins me for reminiscences about what's changed in dog training,and how different today's trainers are from the old timers. Bob suggests what we should be doing differently in our own training, his choice for hardes…

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Why did Just Stop Oil just stop? 18:27

1M ago18:27

18:27

Just Stop Oil, the climate activism group behind motorway blockades, petrol station disruption and tomato soup attacks on major artworks, has disbanded after staging a final action in London this weekend. To find out why the group has decided to hang up the famous orange high-vis, Madeleine Finlay hears from our environment correspondent Damien Gay…

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The best political satire of the century (and its stage adaptation) plus review of 'Crossing' 44:57

1M ago44:57

44:57

This week we welcome back our beloved host, Flick Ford! Joined by guests Thomas Caldwell and Cerise Howard. We review Levan Akin’s deeply touching film Crossing, about a retired teacher searching for her estranged niece, a trans woman, with the help of a young man as her translator. It raises challenging issues – particularly around people whose id…

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CNCF Ambassadors Share the Best of KubeCon EU 2025 - OpenObservability Talks S5E11 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

KubeCon Europe 2025 in London has wrapped up, and we’re bringing you all the highlights, trends, and behind-the-scenes insights straight from the show floor! In this special recap episode, I’m joined by two CNCF Ambassadors and community powerhouses: Kasper Borg Nissen, the Co-Chair of this KubeCon as well as of the KubeCon 2024 editions, and a Dev…

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Insider edition: Yes, you can afford that road trip 29:16

1M ago29:16

29:16

Here's the second episode of the new, bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. This one is a list of ways to save money so you can wring out an extra day, buy more shells, or drink better beer on a road trip. I've compiled a bunch of suggestions, ideas and advice fr…

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Boy Week! Reviews of Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

It’s Boy Week on Primal Screen, as guest host Alice McShane is joined by Will Cox and Maudie Osborne to take us through discussions and reviews of the boy-heavy releases Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal. Warfare is the latest film from A24, with director Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex Machina) turning his attention to the war genre. Following a squ…

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Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of bowel cancer, and a new colour? 20:43

1M ago20:43

20:43

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news from scientists who claim to have found a colour no one has seen before. Help support our independent journalism a…

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Dog training, conservation, helping newbies ... oh, and behind-the-scenes look at PF/QF's inner workings 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

He's a fanatic bird hunter, conservationist, dog trainer and strong advocate for recruiting newbies to our ranks. Oh, he's also on the board of Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever. Douglas Spale has a unique backstory, too, and all his passions and life experiences combine to make him a fantastic interview. We'll cover everything from his own hunting o…

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Is ‘de-extinction’ really possible? 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

The American biotech company Colossal Biosciences recently made headlines around the world with claims it had resurrected the dire wolf, an animal that went extinct at the end of the last ice age. But does what the company has done amount to ‘de-extinction’ or should we instead think of these pups as genetically modified versions of the grey wolves…

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RFK Jr’s mixed messages on vaccines 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

As a measles outbreak expands across the US, comments by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr have come under scrutiny. Kennedy has said that the best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated – but he has also caused alarm among paediatricians, vaccine experts and lawmakers by promoting vitamin A and nutrition as treatments for measles and quest…

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Legendary bird dog trainer Rick Smith ... finally! 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Bird Dog Hall of Famer Rick Smith of the legendary family that includes father Delmar and cousin Ronnie, joins me from the floor of Pheasant Fest. In a wide-ranging discussion, we cover rodeo(!), essential training gear, and do a very deep dive into dog psychology and training methods. We talk about steadiness, retrieving, picking a pup, a dog's mi…

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What 40 years as Observer science editor has taught Robin McKie 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

Robin McKie reflects on his 40 years as science editor for the Observer and tells Madeleine Finlay about the game-changing discoveries and scientific controversies that he’s reported on during that time. He describes how the discovery of the structure of DNA revolutionised science, what he learned about misinformation from the HIV/AIDS pandemic and…

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Merle Oberon’s lifelong secret, Michael Haneke’s deceptively humanistic cinema and a piercing Magdalene Laundries drama 49:16

2M ago49:16

49:16

Eloise Ross jumped into the host seat this week to interview Australia’s unofficial Merle Oberon expert, Rohan Spong. In light of the recent book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star and a new creative project Rohan is working on, they discuss Oberon’s contribution to Hollywood. She was the first person of South Asian de…

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Bird hunting insider: bonus episode on 5 things you should do now for next season 35:25

2M ago35:25

35:25

Here's the inaugural episode of bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. I took stock of last season, made a "to-do" list, and will share my priorities ... maybe some will become yours too. From steadiness to shooting skills, we'll touch on the stuff you can do now …

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Streams of medicines: how Switzerland cleaned up its act 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crystal clear. They include common medicines like antidepressants and antihistamines, but have unknown and potentially damaging consequences for human and ecosystem health. In the second of a two-part series…

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Holiday makers, studio heads, and unicorns! The White Lotus, The Studio, and Death of a Unicorn in Review. 52:09

2M ago52:09

52:09

This week, we're diving into three titles that, in their own unique ways, critique capitalist systems and corruption through humor and satire. Join Anthony Carew, Alice McShane, and Will Cox for their reviews of THE WHITE LOTUS, THE STUDIO and DEATH OF A UNICORN. THE WHITE LOTUS has just aired its third season finale, and we have a lot to discuss. …

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Bird hunting besties: Quail pro's on habitat, strategy, tactics 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

From the floor of Pheasant Fest: hunting for bobwhites will be a lot easier with the advice you'll get here from Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges of Land & Legacy. They've got boots-on-the-ground know-how based on decades of science and practical experience. We'll learn more about behavior, reproduction, and fundamentals from hunting strategy to tac…

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Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways? 15:55

2M ago15:55

15:55

The UK is known for its national parks: areas of outstanding natural beauty with rolling hills and crystal-clear streams and lakes. But research has shown that England’s most protected rivers are full of pharmaceuticals. In episode one of a two-part series, biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay about the problem of chemical pol…

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‘Parasites should get more fame’: the nominees for world’s finest invertebrate 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

Invertebrates don’t get the attention lavished on cute pets or apex predators, but these unsung heroes are some of the most impressive and resilient creatures on the planet. So when the Guardian opened its poll to find the world’s finest invertebrate, readers got in touch in their droves. A dazzling array of nominations have flown in for insects, a…

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Gun Dog editor from Pheasant Fest: pups, making TV and magazines, hunting season debrief 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

From the floor of National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic: Put down your coffee cup - you won't need any more caffeine once you feed off Kali Parmley's energy. She's editor of Gun Dog magazine, a hard core upland hunter, hosts the Wild Upland TV series, and hunts hard all season. You'll find her in the stratosphere chasing ptarmigan, and among the…

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Keto: what’s the science behind the diet? 17:16

2M ago17:16

17:16

While other diet fads come and go, the ultra low carbohydrate Keto diet seems to endure. But as scientists begin to understand how the diet works, more is also being discovered about its risks. To find out more, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Javier Gonzalez, professor in the department of health at the University of Bath, with a special interest in pe…

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The Business of Travel: Marketing, Funding, and the Future of Ohio Tourism 26:58

2M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode, host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, sits down with Melinda Huntley, executive director of the Ohio Travel Association, to explore her journey in the travel economy and association management. They discuss how early engagement with associations shaped her career, the impact of federal funding cuts on Ohio tourism, and the challenges of ec…

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Richard Gere and Paul Schrader reunite; Looney Tunes hits us with nostalgia; and an observational doco for cat lovers 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

This week we reviewed three films that all opened in Australian cinemas last week, but otherwise have little else in common. Our guest host Thomas Caldwell was joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss Richard Gere’s reunion with American Gigolo writer and director Paul Schrader in Oh, Canada (also starring Uma Thurman and Jac…

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Observability for Mobile with OpenTelemetry - OpenObservability Talks S5E10 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Observability into mobile native applications presents unique challenges, from capturing real user interactions to dealing with network constraints and battery efficiency. In this episode of OpenObservability Talks, we explore the special characteristics of client-side telemetry, and how OpenTelemetry helps generate mobile client telemetry for real…

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The rise and fall of DNA testing company 23andMe 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

The genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another twist in the story of a company that promised a pioneering approach to precision health. Now users are scrambling to delete their personal data, with the future ownership of the firm uncertain. To understand the highs and lows of 23andMe’s journey, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Gu…

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Season debrief: Montana sharptails, Gambel's quail ... hunting two dogs and train in the house 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Re-live your own season while listening to the stories of my friends George Gomez and Rashawn Gordon. George had an incredible Montana hunt and we'll get the highlights from him: dog work, bird numbers and other challenges. (And I share a once-in-aplifetime shot!) Rashawn trains dogs and guides in the Southwest, where he chases primarily Gambel's q…

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