Best The Waffling Taylors Podcasts (2025)

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MGS 3 Snake Eater: I Only Get Off My Bike If I Eat A Parrot Or Fall Dead (Part Four) 1:37:29

23d ago1:37:29

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Content Warning This episode contains references to spoilers, swearing, eating things to survive, and torture. It also contains spoilers for the ending of MGS 3: Snake Eater. Things get real. We're talking jungle survival, cold war politics, betrayal, bees (don't ask) and some emotionally heavy lifting. If any of this feels a bit much, consider thi…

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SYMHC Classics: Palmer Raids Pt. 2 25:07

18h ago25:07

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This 2016 continuation of our coverage of the Palmer Raids covers a series of raids on perceived threats to national security by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. Thousands of people were rounded up, many without cause or warrant, and kept in horrifying conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AI: Is it the answer, or is it just fueling Global inequality? 56:51

1d ago56:51

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As a true serial tech disruptor, Ken Charman successfully built software startups, which Deloitte, IBM, Oracle, and SAP acquired over many decades. He also served as CEO of uFlex Reward, a cutting-edge HR company that creates real-time employee costs and modelling for Unilever Group, which employs over 128,000 people worldwide. Well-versed in AI an…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Bad Science and Library Love 33:56

1d ago33:56

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Tracy outlines all the way RFK Jr.'s claims regarding disease history make no sense. Holly talks about the section of her career that was spent working in a university library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Honey Roast Glam & Radical Joy: Shar Cooterie on Drag, Identity & Defiance 52:57

1d ago52:57

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Joining me for a waffle is the sensational Shar Cooterie! Shar Cooterie is a bold and brilliant drag performer, best known for her live vocals, sharp wit, and political flair. Winner of Drag Idol UK 2024, she’s wowed audiences with her signature “Honey Roast Glam” — a playful mix of camp, cabaret, and heartfelt storytell…

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Library of Congress 42:50

3d ago42:50

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The Library of Congress has a lot of responsibilities. It’s massive in both physical scale and in scale of services. So how did it start, and how did it evolve to be the largest library in the world? Research: Cole, John Y. “America’s Greatest Library: An Illustrated History of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in Assoc…

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Three Autoimmune Diseases In Brief 38:52

6d ago38:52

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Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn’s disease are autoimmune diseases that share a lot of commonalities. This episode covers when and how they were first recognized and described. Research: Aceves-Avila, Francisco Javier et al. “The Antiquity of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Reappraisal.” The Journal of Rheumatology 2001; 28:4. Arnaud, Laurent et al. …

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SYMHC Classics: Palmer Raids Pt. 1 24:24

7d ago24:24

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Part one of this 2016 classic covers the social unrest in the U.S. after WWI. There was a fear that Communist revolutionaries would try to take over the country. Adding fuel to the fear were two bomb plots in 1919. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Jokes in Translation and the Wayback 17:33

8d ago17:33

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Holly shares her experience visiting the Meiji Jingu shrine. Tracy mentions that she never found out why the Triple Nickles used the spelling they did, and her use of the Wayback Machine for show research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Triple Nickles 38:54

11d ago38:54

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The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, also called the Triple Nickles, were the first Black paratroopers in the U.S. military, and their story is connected to the desegregation of the military after World War II. Research: 555th Parachute Infantry. “Malvin L. Brown.” http://triplenickle.com/malvinbrown.htm Aney, Warren. “Triple Nickles -- 555th Pa…

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Comparison, Clean Pants and Catherine Wheels with Jack Garratt! 47:54

10d ago47:54

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! JACK IS BACKKKK! Joining me for a round two is the brilliant, BRIT Award Winning, Singer, songwriter Jack Garratt! Jack opens up about the inspiration behind his haunting new single ‘Catherine Wheel’ and his forthcoming album ‘Pillars’, reflecting on the importance of authenticity in his creative process and how rituals …

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Emperor Meiji and the Meiji Jingu Shrine 39:08

13d ago39:08

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Emperor Meiji of Japan’s reign began in 1867, and it marks a time of significant change in the country’s history. After the emperor and his consort died in the early 20th century, the Meiji Jingu shrine was built to memorialize them. Research: Atsushi, Kawai. “Prefectures, Power, and Centralization: Japan’s Abolition of the Feudal Domains.” Nippon.…

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SYMHC Classics: All American Girls Professional Baseball League 31:52

14d ago31:52

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This 2020 episode covers the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was founded in 1943. Some of these women athletes believed they were starting on a career in professional baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Shots and Sidi 27:22

16d ago27:22

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

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Cuddling Therapy, Connection and Cold Water with Professional Cuddler Natasha Wicks 56:30

16d ago56:30

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Today I'm by Natasha Wicks — a professional cuddler and mental health therapist — to explore the transformative power of touch and the often misunderstood world of cuddle therapy. Natasha shares her unique journey into this unconventional form of healing, explaining how cuddle therapy supports emotional well-being by hel…

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay 42:22

18d ago42:22

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

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Love Your Limits: 4 Truths to Embrace and Let Go of Mom Guilt 4:07

19d ago4:07

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Ever feel like you're running on fumes, forgetting everything, and one tantrum away from tears yourself? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode of Good Day Moms, we dive into four very human frailties every mom faces: limited energy, emotional ups and downs, the deep need for rest, and the classic "mom brain." You'll hear faith-bas…

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Tetanus 38:09

20d ago38:09

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

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SYMHC Classics: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin 36:39

22d ago36:39

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

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Altina and Saving Babies 27:31

23d ago27:31

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Holly talks about the dynamics of Altina Schinasi's family. Tracy shares a dispute over nursing uniform procedures on the Boston Floating Hospital that played out in a trade journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Boston Floating Hospital 38:46

25d ago38:46

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The Boston Floating Hospital was a children’s hospital that operated on a boat in Boston Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Research: Berkeley Temple. “Threescore years and ten, 1827-1897: Pine Street Church ; Berkeley Street Church ; Berkley Temple.” Boston : Press of Samuel Usher, 1897. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/0084165…

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Singing, Strength and Self Belief with Sydnie Christmas! 44:19

25d ago44:19

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Joining Taylor for a waffle is the exceptionally talented Sydnie Christmas! Sydnie Christmas is the powerhouse vocalist who stole the nation’s heart as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024. Known for her emotional performances and unforgettable voice, Sydnie opens up about her journey through the music industry, her r…

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Altina Schinasi 39:28

27d ago39:28

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Altina Schinasi is known as the inventor of cat-eye glasses, but she was also an artist, a documentarian, and an activist. And she was very frank about her own faults and bad decisions. Research: “Altina Schinasi 1924 (1907-1999).” Helen Temple Cook Library. Dana Hall School. https://library.danahall.org/archives/danapedia/alumnae/altina-schinasi-1…

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When Your Effort Feels Pointless Don't Forget Daniel 9:26 3:17

27d ago3:17

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Ever feel like you poured everything out—your energy, your prayers, your planning—only to end the day with dishes still in the sink, kids still arguing, and your heart wondering, What’s the point? In this episode, we’re taking a look at Daniel 9:26 where it looked like all of Jesus’s efforts led to nothing. Desolation still came. But Daniel’s story…

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SYMHC Classics: Franz Nopsca 26:39

29d ago26:39

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This 2019 episode covers Baron Franz Nopcsa, who lived an adventurous, scholarly life, funded entirely by his family money. He identified dinosaurs, inserted himself into Albanian politics, and wrote volumes and volumes of books and papers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Small Fruit Division and Dorseys 17:12

30d ago17:12

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Holly waxes rhapsodic about fruit. Tracy talks about planning an episode about William Henry Dorsey but then finding she needed to include his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Two Dorseys: Thomas J. and William Henry 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Thomas J. Dorsey liberated himself from enslavement and became one of the most sought-after caterers in Philadelphia. His son William Henry Dorsey was born a free Black man before the Civil War, and became an artist, collector and scrapbooker. Research: "Thomas J. Dorsey." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 90, Gale, 2011. Gale In Context: U.S. His…

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Eponymous Foods: Fruits 32:53

1M ago32:53

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This installment of eponymous food stories is entirely about fruits. We’ve got a berry, a pome, and a citrus, all with varying degrees of documentation. Research: “A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Algeria.” Office of the Historian. U.S. Department of State. https://his…

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SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut 36:19

1M ago36:19

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This 2019 episode covers Hatshepsut, who sent a huge expedition to Punt in the 15th century B.C.E. The expedition to Punt is also an important and illustrative part of Hatshepsut’s reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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