Best Scratchie Podcasts (2025)

Episode 87 (09/10/25) – We start by talking about some of the advancements in AI, as well as areas where it is still deficient. Then there’s the next “thrilling” instalment of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot (although this week It’s not actually Chat GPT because we went off script), energy vampires, the Safdie brothers, Alan Carr, a Drag…

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Episode 91 (06/11/25) – This week is the Bonfire Night special, because we talk about Guy Fawkes a little bit at the beginning, so why not? Barry then reads a letter from a long-time listener with feedback about last week’s Halloween show with Chris. Then on the rest of the show we have: the next compelling episode of our ChatGPT-generated radio pl…

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Ep. #44 - Jason DeSouza: Protecting Oilfield Workers’ Rights After Injury 1:20:06

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Send us a text ☝️ 📩 Have Oil and Gas Questions? Text the show! In this conversation, Travis McCaughey and Jason D'Souza discuss the complexities of the oil and gas industry, particularly focusing on the legal aspects of injury representation. Jason shares his journey from a blue-collar background to becoming an injury attorney, emphasizing the impo…

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Episode 90 (30/10/25) – This week, our pal Chris joins us for the Halloween Special, so of course he’s able to join in with the next thrilling episode of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot. Then there’s the first of many trick or treats of the night given out by Chris. The rest of the show is taken up by the likes of Helen Skelton And Gethe…

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Episode 89 (23/10/25) – Before the next thrilling episode of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot, we briefly talk about healthy European chickens. Then we pay tribute to a fallen legend of Hip Hop in our new segment Masters of Rap before discussing the perils of e-bike fires, the story about a man who died after smoking a joint he found, a l…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E15 - The History of Ghost n Goblins 11:52

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In this podcast we talk about the history of Ghost n Goblins, enjoy!

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Episode 88 (16/10/25) – We start by talking about the changes we’ve made to our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot (now a fusion of Chat GPT and improv). Then there's the ghosts of the Borley Rectory, people that don’t really smoke cannabis buying weed in Amsterdam, a man in the Guinness Book Of Records for the most Monopoly sets, Ian Watkins g…

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Retro Ben Gaming S5 E13 - The History of Super Mario Land 11:47

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In this podcast we talk about the history of Super Mario Land, enjoy!

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The Invisible Elephant: Mental Health in the Workplace with Nick McEwan-Hall | Episode 20 48:46

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Expensive Chocolate & Knives For Hands 1:09:53

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Ep. #43 - James Kell with Scratchie: Rethinking Motivation with Self Determination Theory 33:06

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Send us a text ☝️ 📩 Have Oil and Gas Questions? Text the show! In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with James Kell—carpenter turned entrepreneur—to explore how motivation, recognition, and psychology can reshape safety and productivity across industries. Drawing on his journey from construction to building Scratchie, James introduce…

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We're taking a soothing break from Soothing News this week, but enjoy this quick check in from Ethan.By soothingnewspodcast

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Episode 85 (25/09/25) – Before we get stuck into the proper chat, there’s episode 22 (we think) of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot, which finds Jack Mallory in new surroundings once again. Then we cover the disappointing Thursday Murder Club movie, the relentless adverts on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Labubu dolls, a man fined for…

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Soothing Conversations w/ Steven Castillo 13:45

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Take a breath with us as we sit around the proverbial fire and talk about WWE with special guest Steven Castillo. Follow Steven @: https://www.instagram.com/steezus_castillo/ Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: [email protected]…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E12 - The History of Cybermorph 12:36

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In this podcast we talk about the history of Cybermorph on the Atari Jaguar, enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]

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Episode 84 (18/09/25) – We kick off with Trump’s state visit to the UK and a special interview with a groundskeeper from Chequers. Then there’s the ongoing furore over the Charlie Kirk killing, the latest (and extremely meta) episode of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot, the ever growing divide between the political left and right, some in…

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Allen Ginsburg and Scratchies w/ Rachel Marsh 11:40

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Take a breath with us as we peruse this week's stories, with special guest correspondent Rachel Marsh. Follow Rachel @: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_marsh/ Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: [email protected]…

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Episode 83 (11/09/25) – We briefly touch on the shooting of divisive MAGA mouthpiece Charlie Kirk, and then swiftly move on to something equally divisive: the return of our ChatGPT-generated radio play The Depot, back by not-so-popular demand for Episode 19, in which Jack Mallory finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Then we take a look at some…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E11 - The History of JAWS 9:19

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In this podcast we talk about the history of JAWS on the NES, enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]

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The Science of Good Times: Why Energy Flow Matters | with Christian Schnepf | Episode 19 1:15:27

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What makes us truly fulfilled? Is it happiness, success, or something deeper? In this thought-provoking conversation, Christian Schnepp reveals his groundbreaking "Science of Good Times" framework that challenges conventional thinking about motivation and fulfillment. Drawing from physics, psychology, and his personal journey, Christian explains ho…

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Soothing Conversations w/ Aliya Kamalova 10:27

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Take a breath with us as we sit around the proverbial fire and talk about cozy games with special guest Aliya Kamalova. Follow Aliya @: https://www.instagram.com/aliyakam/ Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: [email protected]…

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Episode 82 (05/09/25) - On this week’s episode, Baz and Greg are joined by ex fellow CHTF podcast host, Johnny Ribena, and they’re chatting about 90’s deep voice trailer guys, Cadbury’s adverts (old and new), the Top 10 cheapest supermarkets, an improv of 3 Italian men working in an ice cream van, an interview with Ben Kingsley, a noughties style p…

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Ep. #42 - Stephanie Hajducek - Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Industry 1:14:18

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Send us a text ☝️ 📩 Have Oil and Gas Questions? Text the show! In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Stephanie Hajducek—project specialist at Enbridge and founder of This One’s for the Gals. From a simple idea to a thriving nonprofit, Stephanie shares how she’s connecting young women to careers in construction, energy, manufactur…

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Penguins and Cheetos w/ Tom McGovern 13:27

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Take a breath with us as we peruse this week's stories, with special guest correspondent Tom McGovern. Follow Tom @: https://www.instagram.com/tommcgovern27/ https://www.youtube.com/@TomMcGovern Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: Soothing…

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Episode 81 (28/08/25) - The last ever feedback for our Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot’ (as it has now finished), the most desirable skills (if you could learn one instantly), Rylan Clark stoking the anti immigration fire, are people born lucky or do they make their own luck? The origins of Smiths (and all) crisps, an improv of Frank Smith…

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Episode 80 (21/08/25) - A surprise bit of “feedback” for The Depot (which has now been banished to the back end of the show), anti immigration racists, how to woo different famous ladies from history, Greg talks about his trip to the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge and the subsequent pub crawl, the truth behind the making of the Carry On films…

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Kiki and The Lynx w/ Rachel Scanlon 13:00

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Take a breath with us as we peruse this week's stories, with special guest correspondent Rachel Scanlon. Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: [email protected] soothingnewspodcast

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Birthdays and Moon Rocks w/ All Made Up 11:51

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Take a breath with us as we peruse this week's stories, with special guest correspondent Allee Futterer, a.k.a. All Made Up. Follow Us @: https://www.instagram.com/soothingnews/ https://www.youtube.com/@soothingnewspodcast Feel free to email us with your soothing news @: [email protected]…

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Episode 79 (14/08/25) - More “feedback” for ‘The Depot’ before episode 17. Then there’s the last episode of Masterchef to feature both of it’s recently cancelled presenters, burial “fat tax”, Walkers 2 new permanent crisp flavours, lying about A levels, a ‘Dead Celebrity Seance’ with the creator of the Freddo chocolate bar, a list of 7 movie perfor…

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Soothing News is a show highlighting positive news stories, offering a brief respite from the world's worries with meditation music in the background.By soothingnewspodcast

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Noughties Movies & Boat Rats 1:11:51

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Episode 78 (07/08/25) - More “feedback” for ‘The Depot’ before episode 15. Then there’s the price of jacket potatoes at a new jacket potato shop, an improv of Greg meeting the Gran that he never met, a ‘Dead Celebrity Seance”, a list of the best films of each year of the noughties, the realities of living on a houseboat (with extra rats), an improv…

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TV Westerns & Wee In Bottles 1:14:10

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Episode 77 (31/07/25) - Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, a heartfelt request from a super-fan of our Chat GPT generated crime drama ‘The Depot’. the reason Labradoodles were bred, Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty splitting up, the women’s and Under 21’s football tournaments, the top 10 TV Westerns of the last 30 years, a man with a penchant for bottles of pis…

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Ep. #41 - On the Brake Handle: A Conversation with Russell Wilson 1:46:04

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Send us a text In this gritty and honest episode of The Crude Cast, we sit down with Russell Wilson, a longtime driller, tool pusher, and all-around oilfield veteran. From high-tech hydrate experiments on the slope, Russell shares battle-tested stories from his two decades in Alaska's harshest conditions. We get into everything: The dangers—and dis…

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Episode 76 (24/07/25) - It’s time for the Summer audit with special guest, Jacamo (Greg’s brother) In the studio to give some live feedback and ensure everything’s up to scratch on the pod (even though he and his brother have had a bit of a drink). We kick off with the next episode of the (literally) epic Chat GPT generated crime drama ‘The Depot’.…

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Episode 75 (17/07/25) - Before the next episode of The Depot, Barry reads out yet even more feedback for said audio drama (that seems to be getting more popular by the week). Then there’s Greg responding to some feedback for Archers After Dark, drunk school teachers, the highlights of our trip to Ely, over romanticised memories of food, Bono’s perf…

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Whoop Whoops & Wellends 1:04:46

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Episode 74 (10/07/25) On this episode - Before the next episode, Barry reads out yet more feedback for The Depot. Then there’s the return of Oasis, people who sing “whoop whoop” when listening to music, a fatal new homeowner celebration, a list of 10 critically acclaimed films that aren’t actually very good, an interview with Ozzy Osbourne and one …

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The Hidden Patterns Behind Business Failures: Conversations with Larry Mandelberg | Episode 18 50:29

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What if everything you thought you knew about business failure was completely wrong? Drawing from five generations and "170 years" of family business experience, Larry Mandelberg challenges conventional wisdom with a provocative claim: businesses don't fail—they commit suicide through their own decisions. This conversation takes you deep into the h…

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Episode 73 (03/07/25) On this episode - With intros out of the way we crack on with episode 10 of our Chat GPT generated audio play ‘The Depot’, Kneecap & Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, a special audio clip from Greg’s set at Glasto, Barry shares all the highlights of Jeff Bezos’s wedding. The all time top 10 performances at Glastonbury, a mystery hole …

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Paddling Pools, Glasto & More Movie Lists 1:04:36

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Episode 72 (26/06/25) On this episode - Before episode 9 of our Chat GPT generated audio play ‘The Depot’ Barry reads out a special email from a big Hollywood director who is also a huge fan of The Depot and the main character, Jack Mallory and Greg loses some money then finds it again. Then there’s the return of Will Smith, a new agony aunt proble…

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Ep. #40 - From Oilfields to the ISS: How Distran Is Revolutionizing Leak Detection w/ Dan Moseley 1:04:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we interview Daniel Moseley from Distran USA about a ground breaking gas leak detection camera that uses ultrasonic imaging to "see" sound. Daniel explains how the technology stacks up against conventional OGI and FID tools, what it means for regulatory compliance, and why it's becoming a must-have tool across all oi…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E10 - The History of Sewer Shark 8:27

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In this podcast we talk about the history of Sewer Shark, enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]

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Bill & Kim's Forgotten Movies from 85 1:16:54

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Episode 71 (19/06/25) On this episode - Before episode 8 of our Chat GPT generated audio play ‘The Depot’ we discuss the possibility that the scripts for The Archers and all of the TV soaps might now also be generated by Chat GPT and we receive another heartfelt letter from a fan of the show, then there’s drug awareness through watching movies, dep…

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Movies Lists With Nicholas Cage 1:19:44

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Episode 70 (12/06/25) On this episode - More feedback (from dubious sources) about our Chat GPT generated audio play ‘The Depot’ before launching into the gripping events of episode 7, Martin Scorcese gets angry trying to watch the Minecraft movie, the best 30 films of the last 30 years (according to an article on Screen Crush), an interview with N…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E09 - Spider-man: Return of the Sinister Six 4:38

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In this podcast we talk about Spider-man: Return of the Sinister Six on the NES, enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]

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Owen & The Grumbleweeds On Night Patrol 1:24:22

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Episode 69 tee hee (05/06/25) On this episode - Greg talks about his first mission with the SAS and what it was actually like going on a night patrol. episode 6 of our divisive new Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot’, Olly Murs quits a show, Russel Crowe in a chip shop, an attempt at playing the ‘wikipedia rabbit hole game’ again (probably th…

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Sarah, John & Studio Flies 1:07:22

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Episode 68 (29/05/25) On this episode - Greg hurts his knee and realises he’d be rubbish at being tortured, episode 5 of our divisive new Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot’, Andrew Lawrence being edgy/shit, Barry’s new game “wikipedia rabbit hole”, an exclusive interview with John Krasinski (in town promoting the new Guy Ritchie film, Founta…

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Retro Ben Gaming S05 E08 - The History of Killing Time 11:52

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In this podcast we talk about the history of Killing Time, enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]

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Tom & Syd's Medical Drama 1:10:55

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Episode 67 (21/05/25) On this episode - Greg’s new segment called ‘Animal of the week’ some more feedback about CHTF’s new Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot’ before episode 4, should gameshows ask contestants for their political and religious opinions instead of what jobs they do etc. Barry challenges Greg to name all the Pot Noodle flavours…

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Sonia Jackson, Victoria Wood & Crap AI 1:08:07

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Episode 66 (15/05/25) On this episode - Greg shares some feedback about CHTF’s new Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot’ with Barry and they discuss how they think it’s going thus far before launching launch into the next “enthralling” episode, how to follow Queen at Live Aid, another interesting quandary in our agony aunt segment ‘You Be The J…