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Shipwrecked Podcasts
A maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Hear tragic stories of loss, as well as heroic tales of triumph. Host Rich Napolitano explores maritime history like you've never heard, including occasional guests such as authors, historians, mariners, divers, and archaeologists. If you love history, you will love Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
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A podcast about disasters throughout history - what caused them, how people survived, and how we've responded to keep those disasters from happening again.
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The podcast for serious scuba divers. We cover, TRIMIX, NITROX, REBREATHER Cave Diving, Shipwreck diving, DPV, Hogarthian, Military scuba, free-diving, hyperbaric science.
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SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE is all about British science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, hosted by smegheads Mark Adams, Kurt North, Colin Jackson-Brown, Carl Bryan and Matt Latham. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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Beyond The Breakers is a podcast about shipwrecks, loss, and lessons learned from maritime disasters.
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Since 2005, the CAGcast has been a pretty silly podcast about video games and the topics that affect gamers. Hosts CheapyD, Wombat, and Shipwreck talk industry news, review games, supply game shopping tips and generally share too much of their personal lives. Giving new meaning to "Talk is Cheap", the CAGcast is the official Podcast of the video game shopping community, CheapAssGamer.com.
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Twelfth night- Viola Cover art photo provided by Autumn Studio on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@autumnstudio
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Each week Ohio Mysteries explores unsolved murders, lost shipwrecks, local legends and more! https://www.ohiomysteries.com. https://www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries https://www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries https://www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio In any given episode we feature fantastic music by the following music-https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0pcAGV4g67jCxGIPWv9iQ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhitesandComposer https://www.youtube.com/user/audionautix https ...
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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Jason took too long to release his Shipwrecked podcast, so I made my own. Subscribe on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212205672
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The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history. New episodes out Tuesday.
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Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca. WITNESS TITANIC i ...
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Shipwreck is a San Francisco-based erotic fanfiction competition that pits six great writers against one great book each month. Fics are performed to a live audience by our resident thespian, that we might preserve author anonymity till the votes are tallied. Hosted by Amy Stephenson and Casey Childers.
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Jason, Justin, Kevin, Blaze and sometimes Sam, get up to no good on a podcast once a week. Many things are discussed, many lines are crossed, seldom a sober conversation, and all in the name of charity. (Believe it or not, Charity is not the name of Justin's favorite stripper... we actually do all of this for a charity called Extra-Life)
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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info ...
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From China’s state-backed overseas spending, to on the road with Canada’s Sikh truckers, to the frontline of the climate emergency, we go beyond the headlines. Every week, we take you into the minds of the world's most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituali ...
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A place to discuss all things Shipwrecked fans love including film and television, OTPs, AUs, literary and historical shenanigans and of course the whimsical lives of those involved with Shipwrecked Comedy. Shipwrecked Comedy is a YouTube channel founded by Sinead Persaud, Sean Persaud and Yulin Kuang. The channel focuses on literary historical comedy with series such as "A Tell Tale Vlog" and "Kissing in the Rain".
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OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.
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A podcast that goes the distance to reveal hard-to-find stories across North Carolina. Join journalist Jeremy Markovich as he travels across the state to uncover remote places, lost artifacts, overlooked people, and forgotten stories.
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Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these e ...
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Get a fresh look at upcoming video games with married couple "The Shipwrecks" from CheapAssGamer.com. Each week they break down the newest releases, find you the best deals, and discuss what they are or aren't playing. This podcast gives Foreplay a whole new meaning.
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Welcome to the always entertaining and informative Killer Means Awesome podcast. Season 1: Killer Shipwrecks - Think of shiny coins and sunken dreams. Each episode features an incredible story of a recently discovered shipwreck. Season 2: Killer Biographies - Do you get Pocahontas and Sacagawea mixed up? So do we! Check out these true stories about historical figures you really should know better. Season 3: Killer Inventions - Incredible true stories about inventors and the inventions that c ...
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Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.
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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
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Go beyond the hype and headlines. Hear stories from real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.
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Sermons from Sunday Mornings
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Jason Horton & Rebecca Leib discuss and explore some of the most mysterious and interesting events in history. Take a trip to haunted hotels, abandoned malls, deserted amusement parks, paranormal experiences, infamous true crimes, and weird historical and cultural events. This is Ghost Town.
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We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access to digs and interviews with experts to unearth the stories of the past. We bring you a podcast here every Tuesday, with one available to watch per month on our YouTube channel. Join our community of archaeology and history enthusiasts over on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.
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The story of a group of fools trapped between a deserted island and a door to anywhere. It started at episode one with computer mics and evolved over 8+ years gaining and loosing cast along the way. ***We probably hit our stride about ep20*** Featuring - John Wilson, Kevin Thomas, Pixie Jenkins, Manfred Vijars, Jimmy Poodle, PetchraChelli, David Wait, Uncle Beefy, Brad Maclean, Bob Condon and many more. Written and produced by Brad Maclean
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Have you ever wondered whether there were other people who just wanted to talk on and on about Titanic? Well, I have, and I'm off to try and talk to as many of them as possible. Join me on Titanic Talkline as I go looking for what it is that makes us chase this 110-year-old shipwreck, while having as much fun as I can, and learning all the way. Titanic Talkline is a Crow's Nest Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Shipwreck and CheapyD from Los Angeles, and Wombat from home base in NY. Featuring special guest Thorbahn (@VideoGameDeals master) and maybe other special guests too!
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Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to ...
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What do you wonder about the people, places and culture of Minnesota? Listen to our community-driven reporting project, which invites listeners to ask questions that our newsroom researches and answers.
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Join Adrian Chiles for a Saturday morning full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories.
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AG from Jack and The Daily Beans teams up with Harry Dunn, former Capitol Police Officer to report on Trump's 2nd Department of Justice and Intelligence Agencies to hold the Trump administration accountable.
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A daily public radio broadcast program and podcast from PRX and WGBH, hosted by Marco Werman
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The Snewz: it's the news between news, delivering all the information you need to know about pirates, jewel thieves, art heists, dinosaurs, aliens, ghosts, shipwrecks, ancient Egypt, the moon, and treasure. Brought to you by your favorite intrepid Snewz reporters, Justin Zeppa, Katherine Sherlock, and Shrishma Naik. You're welcome!
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Here is 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe in its entirety as a weekly podcast. Widely regarded as marking the start of the english novel, this book is a grand and moving adventure. If your impression of this story comes from a movie, perhaps you should listen. The book is much better. For more audio from CandlelightStories.com, try the Sound Story Club at our web site. You can also listen to a pirate novel at the 'Pirate Jack' podcast.
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A River Plate podcast created and operated by Andrés and Tom (@RiverPlateNor / @CARP_English) Twitter: @RiverPlatePod ¡VAMOS RIVER!
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On the evening of 30 December, 1896, the SS Warwick of the Donaldson Line crashed into the rocks at Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada. All 31 on board escaped safely, and there with no injuries. But the curious locals of Grand Manan soon found the precious cargo in the hold of the Warwick, and had themselves a New Year's Eve celebration to …
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Searching for slave shipwrecks and healing
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In 2016, Tara Roberts was living in Washington D.C. and working at a nonprofit when she visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture and a photograph she saw there changed her life. The image was of Black scuba divers from the group Diving with a Purpose which searches for and documents slave shipwrecks around the world. Robe…
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Running ships on electricity, a casket made from mushrooms, a Lake Ontario shipwreck older than Canada, and more
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Looking back at some of our favourite stories from 2025: Many of our stories look at environmental challenges and solutions, from reducing the carbon footprint of ships in port, to reducing your own carbon footprint after death. And merchants finding ways to reduce food waste in Nigeria's markets, while others boost local sustainable wool productio…
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Welcome to SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE, an in-depth podcastdedicated to the classic BBC science-fiction sitcom, Red Dwarf. In this special festive episode, Mark is joined by Matt andreturning guest Rob Turnbull to discuss Christmas Carol – The Movie: thecritically panned animated film from 2001 that adapts the classic Dickinsnovella and is (in?)famous f…
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The Shipwreck Awards 2025 (Ep. 198)
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The First Annual Shippies Awards are here! (00:00) - Cold Start (01:07) - Introductions (06:33) - Rigmarole/Captain's Orders (10:29) - The Shipwreck Awards 2025 Click here to watch this episode on YouTube! Come check out all of our content and more! https://goodkraken.com/ Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/4BAmrJVxRA Support us on Patreon to get…
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417: The Shipwreck of the Mignonette w/ Adam Cohen
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On May 19, 1884, the yacht Mignonette set sail from England on what should have been an uneventful voyage. When their vessel sank in the Atlantic, Captain Thomas Dudley and his crew found themselves adrift in a tiny lifeboat. As days turned to weeks, they faced an unthinkable choice: starve to death or resort to cannibalism. Their decision to sacri…
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In recent years component parts of historic shipwrecks have started to disappear, with reports of mysterious vessels and scavengers floating around. This phenomenon has been reported in Indonesia, Australia, and the Netherlands. One theory is that the target for plunderers is pre-atomic steel, i.e any steel produced before the nuclear testing era, …
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Tom and Jack examine the shipwreck of River's woeful 2025 and wrap a torrid year.By Riverpod
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Chris McCausland, Shipwrecks, Pigeon Fancying, and the Inheritance Tracks of Jacinda Ardern
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Chris McCausland, funny, clever, excellent dancer, widely loved. The list goes on. His new autobiography "Keeping Laughing" charts his life and career across a twenty-five-year journey where he lost his sight but found moments of happiness and laughter along the way. Douglas Roberston, survived being cast adrift in the pacific ocean for 38 days aft…
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The reasons Pete Skandalakis dismissed the Fulton County 2020 Election Interference case are ridiculous. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the disqualification of Alina Habba as US Attorney for New Jersey. We have an update in the case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. Plus, a former immigration judge has sued the Trump Administrati…
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10 years after the armed occupation of Malheur Wildlife Refuge
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On Jan. 2, 2016 a dozen armed men took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon. Today we listen back to a documentary OPB reporters made about the 41 days that followed.
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Claude Shannon was brilliant. He was the Einstein of computer science... only he loved "fritterin' away" his time building machines to play chess, solve Rubik's cubes and beat the house at roulette. If Shannon had worked more diligently - instead of juggling, riding a unicycle and abandoning project after project - would he have made an even greate…
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Born into a Bosnian Muslim family, Salih Hardaga grew up knowing that his family had done a very courageous thing. During the Nazi occupation of Sarajevo, his parents, Mustafa and Zeinaba, sheltered their Jewish friends, the Kabiljos, even though their home stood opposite a Nazi headquarters. After World War Two, the Kabiljos moved to Israel, but t…
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A look at 2025: Trump sows chaos, Carney calls for calm, Gaza clings to hope, and more
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2025 may go down as the year Canada's relationship with the United States was forever changed. Nearly 11 months into U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, the economic damage is clear. The remedies are not. Washington correspondent Katie Simpson and senior business correspondent Peter Armstrong look at the prospects for a new free trade deal. An…
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This episode is part two(of two) on the life and times of the German battleship Tirpitz. *This is also the final episode of Season 5 - thanks for listening and we will be back with a new season soon! The Sameer Project Gaza Funds Sources: Hansen, Kenneth P. “Raeder Versus Wegener: Conflict in German Naval Strategy.” The Naval War College Review, vo…
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Episode 260: The SS Sultana disaster - Part One
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On a cold April night in 1865, the calm across the waters of the Mississippi River was shattered by a sudden explosion - one which destroyed a steamboat and most of the Confederate POWs crowded on its decks. Videos: Remember the Sultana The History Channel: The Sultana Part-Time Explorer: America's Worst Shipwreck Articles and books: Sultana: Survi…
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It's the podcast's tenth birthday! Also, where we've been and where we're going.
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An ancient Roman festival takes New Year's Eve to the next level. More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpod (7 Day Free Trial!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownpod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Ballet, a centuries-old form of European dance, is flourishing in one of Africa’s largest informal settlements. In Kibera, Kenya, we follow aspiring young dancers as they prepare for their biggest performance yet. Amid the pirouettes, jumps and lifts, Carolyne Kiambo discovers how ballet is helping these young Kenyans beyond the stage.…
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Israel threatens to bar Gaza aid groups, power still out in a First Nation in Manitoba, Olympic men’s hockey roster announced, and more
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Israel may stop dozens of aid organizations from delivering much needed supplies to people in Gaza if they fail to satisfy new personal data requirements. And: Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba has been without power or clean water since Sunday and the lights may not come back on until the new year. Also: Hockey Canada has announced a men’s hocke…
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Poets Reginald Dwayne Betts and Mai Der Vang in conversation
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What can animals teach us about ourselves? That’s part of what poets Reginald Dwayne Betts and Mai Der Vang are both exploring in their new collections. “Doggerel” is Bett’s collection about the relationship between dogs and their humans. “Primordial” by Der Vang tells of a nearly extinct deer-like creature that lives in the jungles of Laos. They s…
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This week, we talk about Judge Janine Pirro’s detention memo about the alleged pipe bomber. We have updates on Rep. LaMonica McIver's case. Plus, we share excerpts from Mary Clare Jalonick's upcoming book, "Storm at the Capitol." Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com Harry Dunn Harry Dunn | …
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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 Encore with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more
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Did Part 1 leave you informed and now you need a pep talk? Get ready for an absolute banger of an encore episode with 5 experts: René Brooks of BlackGirlLostKeys.com, TEDTalk speaker and How to ADHD YouTuber Jessica McCabe and neuroscientist Dr. Jahla Osborne of University of Michigan. What is it like to get diagnosed? How do you know which medicat…
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A raw and intimate perspective on the terror, anger, and hope of living through war. As bombs hit ever closer to her home in central Gaza, Hanya Aljamal spots her elderly neighbour tending to his garden. “He's been raking the earth,” she says, “prepping the soil for new seeds. Given everything that's already happening, it's quite interesting seeing…
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Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 3: A Coronation for the Ages
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The new emperor of the Central African Republic is introduced to the world in a totally surreal manner - with white horses from Belgium, finery from France and songs from a Broadway musical. The CAR’s finances continue to tumble. A controversial policy about school uniforms leads to one of the most tragic episodes in the country’s history. And as t…
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Manhunt in Saskatchewan, US strike on Venezuela, unrest in Iran, and more
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Saskatchewan RCMP are searching for two armed suspects after a shooting left one person dead and injured three others. And: A major escalation in the row between the US and Venezuela. Sources within the Trump administration confirm it targeted a port facility inside Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats. And: A third straight day of protests in Ir…
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Summing up the biggest Pacific Northwest news of 2025
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It was a big year in news for the Pacific Northwest. The president attempted to send the National Guard into Portland, plans for a potential ICE facility caused unrest in Newport, and communities across the region saw an uptick in aggressive immigration enforcement activity. Meanwhile, a significant road funding bill died — then was resurrected — i…
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In 1881, plucky Mary Stoddard won the Great Australian Christmas Card Competition and launched her long and brilliant career in the Sydney art scene. While colonial gentlemen usually didn’t take ‘lady artists’ terribly seriously, Mary’s mastery of the pen and brush, particularly when doing portraits of powerful men, commanded respect, praise and pl…
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Rewind: The Empress of Ireland - Canada's Titanic
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This episode originally was published on November 22, 2022. The Empress of Ireland was a luxurious and beautiful steamship of the early 20th century, carrying passengers across the North Atlantic between Quebec City and Liverpool. She and her sister ship, the Empress of Britain, were an important cog during the peak of Canadian immigration. In the …
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FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping | Buried Alive | 2
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The kidnapped children and their bus driver are trapped underground in the back of a moving truck, and they’re running out of food and water. They decide the only way out is to dig their way to the surface. Meanwhile, the amateur criminals who hijacked the school bus are trying to deliver a five million dollar ransom demand to the California govern…
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It's part one of our look back at some of the best bits from the Time Team podcast in 2025. Helen Geake and Martyn Williams remember time spent at Sutton Hoo, investigating the landscape with Stewart Ainsworth, exploring the ancient city of Pompeii with Dr Sophie Hay, test pitting in Norton Disney and using a floatation tank with Naomi Sewpaul. Wha…
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People in Gainesboro, Tennessee, have some new neighbours. A conservative developer has bought land just outside the tiny rural Appalachian town, with the aim of forging an “aligned” community based on shared values like “faith, family, and freedom“. Two of the first people to come to town are controversial Christian nationalists who talk about civ…
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Lab Notes: Why do whales strand en masse?
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Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach. And despite people's best efforts, many — if not all of them — will die. So why do whales strand themselves, and why do they seem to do it at the same locations? This episode was first broadcast in August 2025. You can binge more episodes …
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419: Serial Killer Pee Wee Gaskins w/ Dick Harpootlian
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Among the many murder cases handled by South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian, one continues to stand apart: the prosecution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins. A serial killer and sexual predator, Gaskins claimed to have taken more than 100 lives and is known to have murdered over a dozen people, including a young child and his own teenage niece. He ki…
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Ukraine-Russia talks, Netanyahu in the US, Calgary’s road safety reform, and more
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Russia is accusing Ukraine of targeting Vladimir Putin’s residence, throwing doubt on the progress achieved in reaching a peace deal with Kyiv. And: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in Florida. The Gaza ceasefire deal is the focus of the talks. Also: A deadly year on Alberta's roads. Calgary's fatal crashes …
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The immigration detention center in Tacoma, WA is one of the largest detention centers in the country. This prison-like facility has rapidly filled to capacity as a new era of ICE enforcement gains steam and brings profound changes for people locked inside detention — many who are longtime residents of Oregon and Washington. Today we bring you a do…
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Time is Chaos. The Calendar Tries (And Fails) to Fix That.
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From moons to mind bending maths and revolutions, the story of how we got the modern calendar is messy. Matthew Champion, Associate Professor in History at the University of Melbourne, takes Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole) through time to understand the many iterations of calendars and why the one we use today can still be improved. Binge al…
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You interact with about two-thirds of the elements of the periodic table every day. Some, like carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, make up our bodies and the air we breathe. Yet there is also a class of elements so unstable they can only be made in a lab. These superheavy elements are the purview of a small group stretching the boundaries of chemistry. C…
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Haroon Mirza: Creating a sculpture with light, sound and video
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Following his time at Cern, Haroon Mirza has been creating a major installation based on his research there. The piece, made with his collaborator Jack Jelfs, is a sculptural art work which uses a circle of eight speakers, a large screen and an octagonal chandelier sculpture of LEDs to compose light, sound and video. Combined with a careful manipul…
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OM Backroads: Ep. 95: The Ashtabula Train Disaster of 1876
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. On a cold winter night in December 1876, a passenger train thundered across the Ashtabula River in northeastern Ohio—never reaching the other side. In an instant, the bridge collapsed, sending railcars plunging into the icy ravine below. Fire erupted, screams echoed through the darkn…
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Innovations in education, how climate change affects your wine, pro-quality hockey in small towns, and more
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Looking back at more of our favourite stories from 2025: Putting truth and reconciliation into practice: a special program in Manitoba teaches teachers ways of integrating the concepts into their classroom. And a sacred pipe is returned to a Saskatchewan First Nation after 135 years. And: As climate change heats up the air and dries out the ground,…
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James Coomarasamy speaks to BBC correspondents around the world about the people and places, trends and technology that they are going to be keeping an eye on over the next 12 months. Much of that will be shaped by what has already happened in 2025 - we entered the year still focused on the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. Now, people are worried a…
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Gold prices have reached record highs this year, resulting in changes in buying habits, investment patterns and traditional customs. For the Fifth Floor, BBC language service journalists reflect on changing practices around gold in their regions and from the BBC's Delhi Bureau, Abhik Deb explains how sky-high prices are making a huge difference to …
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Actress Jennifer Aniston sparked controversy recently when she said that, despite years of unsuccessful fertility treatment, she is not interested in adopting a baby. Instead, she wants “my own DNA in a little person.” Four women from India, the US and UK share their experiences of trying to have children by several different routes. Sometimes, the…
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U.S. border photos, Port expansion questions, agri tourism popularity, and more.
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Staff picks from recent stories: If you are heading into the U.S. any time soon, prepare to say 'cheese.' Starting today, authorities there will snap photos of every Canadian crossing the border – no matter if they are coming or going. Plus: The concerns over a plan to expand the Port of Montreal. It’s one of the projects on Prime Minister Mark Car…
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Fast food and fragrance go together in 2019. More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpod (7 Day Free Trial!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownpod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Norman Swan, Fiona Stanley and Lorin Clarke describe their involvement with Robyn Williams and The Science Show with MC Richard Glover at a party celebrating 50 years of broadcasting.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Authors Kristen Arnett and Jess Walter at the Portland Book Festival
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Sometimes laughter can be the best way to make it through difficult times. And a good joke can go a long way to connecting with another person, no matter how different they are. Those are themes in the two new books “Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One” by Kristen Arnett and “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter. OPB’s Jess Hazel talked to Walter and Arnett ab…
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The Garden Palace Mystery Revisited
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Hope you all had a great Christmas. New episodes will be out next week. In the meantime... Australia's first Christmas cards were displayed at The Garden Place. In this episode, originally released in 2023, we look at the raising – and blazing – of colonial Sydney's most spectacular building. Nearly 150 years after its conception, questions linger …
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