Best University Of Derby Podcasts (2025)

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The Dumbest Mobster Ever Tried To Steal Ruby Slippers 40:23

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There are few pieces of film history more iconic than Dorothy's magic ruby slippers from 1939's The Wizard of Oz. Yet, at first, the studio had no idea how valuable these would become. The multiple pairs of slippers languished in obscurity until costume department worker named Kent Warner launched a mission to save them. Yet the story doesn't stop …

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Rachel McCord PT 1: AnnaLynne Was Not On the McCord List. WTF!?! From Trailer Park to the red Carpet. That's a Heart in My Cup! 1:15:16

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The Ridiculously Disturbing History of North Korea 48:25

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CLASSIC: The Forty Elephants: London’s All-Female Jewel Thieves 42:07

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For at least 200 years, part of London’s criminal underground was ruled by a gang of brilliant, all-female jewel thieves. In this week's classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the rise and fall of the notorious Forty Elephants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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520: Walt Disney World — Anniversary, Trivia & more! 43:23

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unlockingthemagic In today’s episode we are going back to October 1, 1971 — the day the dream came true in Florida.” We are also going to have some fun with opening day trivia and sharing your first visit memories.

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Disco Balls are Ridiculous, and We Love Them 38:47

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Human history is absolutely riddled with ridiculous inventions. Some are cartoonishly specific. Others, like the disco ball, serve no purpose other than amusement -- and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the dazzling (get it?) history of the 'myriad reflector.' See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Jamie Kennedy PT 2: Scream Queens, Naked Ping Pong and Austin Butler's 1975 Porn Star Energy. Missy Elliott Kicked Me Outta her Phantom. Downsizing as a Free Bird. 1:02:33

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Jamie Kennedy’s return to Undressed is like a double shot of espresso—smooth, bold, and a little wild. In this second part of our 100th episode, Jamie opens up about love, money, and the kind of bag that can make a grown man tear up. He paints a cinematic picture of gifting his “Audrey Hepburn” of a girlfriend a $4,000 Louis Vuitton from the Beverl…

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The Truth About "Zombies" 50:17

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As summer turns and fall begins, Ridiculous History officially enters the most wonderful time of the year. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the legend of a specific kind of 'living dead' -- the zombie. According to the stories, a zombie is a cadaver reanimated through evil magic, and cursed to obey the commands of a powerful bokor (s…

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CLASSIC: The Malleus Maleficarum: A Real-life Witch Hunter's Bible 33:46

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During Europe's period of witchcraft hysteria, one enterprising (and failed) witch hunter sought to bolster his reputation by creating an authoritative text on the existence, discovery and persecution of witches. While it may seem silly now, the Malleus Maleficarum was a runaway success, with thousands of copies inundating European society even whi…

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519: Unlocking the Magic of Sailing the High Seas – Disney Halloween Edition and more! 1:00:12

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/unlockingthemagic We just stepped off the Halloween on the High Seas cruise and also had another Royal Caribbean experience back to back, so in this episode we’re spilling it all about sailing. Stay tuned towards the end of the show bc : We’ll also be answering some of your cruise questions at the end!…

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Postmodernism, Liberal Values & How To Make A Proper British Cup Of Tea with Helen Pluckrose - The Shape of Dialogue #42 1:21:40

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https://www.hpluckrose.com/ Helen Pluckrose is a British liberal humanist writer and social commentator. She is the co-author with James Lindsay of Cynical Theories, Social (In)justice, as well as her own book, The Counterweight Handbook, about Principled Strategies for Surviving and Defeating Critical Social Justice at Work, in Schools, and Beyond…

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Gogo Lomo-David PT2: The Starbucks Guy in the Lotto Commercial! Walton Goggins in Silk Chameuse, Lil Nas X Arrested, JoJo Siwa Straight?!? Shamless to Forgive the Menendez Brothers Without Release. 56:14

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Buckle up, Undressed-anistas, because this episode is a full runway of drama, laughs, fashion tea, and mystical revelations! Pol’ and Patrik are back inside their Beverly Hills boutique with the fabulous Gogo Lomo-David (Righteous Gemstones, Shameless), and things get spicy fast. We kick off with Hot Topics — and no one is safe. From the shocking s…

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How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing 37:49

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We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the volatile, ambitious Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. created a litt…

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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes 43:54

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The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here: of course we get to films, video games and Juggalos.) See omnystudio…

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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 25:58

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In 1814, a poor neighborhood in London fell victim to a strange, tragic and boozy disaster -- this calamity would eventually leave eight people dead. So what exactly happened? How could an entire neighborhood flood with a deadly deluge of beer? Join Ben, Noel and Max for a bizarre bit of boozy history in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.…

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518: Unlocking Disney’s Hollywood Brown Derby: The Hidden History, Celebs & Surprisingly Great Food 39:42

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Get ready for a golden-age adventure as we finally step into the iconic Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios. From its glamorous old-Hollywood roots to our surprisingly satisfying Cobb salad experience, this episode covers it all — the good, the expensive, and even a few awkward moments. Whether you’ve walked past this restaurant a h…

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Jamie Kennedy PT 1: Scream, Snatch, SnowBubu and Jamie’s Not Dead. Playboy Mansion Partying with Leonardo DiCaprio and Carmen Electra. Cock Socks and Yes! Ellen DeGeneres was My Pimp! 1:04:09

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From Malibu’s Most Wanted to Most Hung?The banter begins with Jamie Kennedy’s legendary TV and film career—but quickly shifts to the elephant on the internet. Yes, THAT photo. Is it real? We get the truth straight from Jamie himself. (Spoiler: blurry or not, it’s all him.)From Scream to The Jamie Kennedy Experiment The boys celebrate Jamie’s cultur…

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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories 37:56

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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…

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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous" 38:54

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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …

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CLASSIC: Dr. Seuss Wrote His Most Famous Book On A Bet 34:57

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What are your favorite children's books? In this Classic episode, Ben and the gang acknowledge Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. "Green Eggs and Ham", one of his most successful books, sold over 8 million copies by 2016 -- but would you believe he wrote it based entirely on a bet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Gogo Lomo-David PT 1: Jennifer Coolidge Called Me Sweetheart and Niecy Nash Posted Me On TikTok. I Don't Drink Coffee but, I am the Face of Starbucks! 52:57

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Gogo Lomo-David joins us for a wild, soulful, and hilarious ride. You’ve seen Gogo in the Starbucks commercial (even though he doesn't drink coffee!), California Lottery, Apartments.com, and The Righteous Gemstones — now get to know the man behind the roles. Even as the face of Starbucks, Gogo admits he doesn't drink coffee — he's naturally wired t…

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RY Trentside Fellowship || The Sercet Place by P Labi Mebude 56:39

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Send us a textBy P. Labi Mebude

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What is the best pathway to knowledge? with David Deutsch - The Shape of Dialogue #41 1:23:49

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https://www.daviddeutsch.org.uk/ David Deutsch is a renowned University of Oxford physicist, philosopher, and the "father" of quantum computation. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, and his work includes fundamental issues in physics, particularly the quantum theory of computation and information, and the new field of constructor theory. In 1985,…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part Two: The Rise of the Chamber Divers 46:53

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As Axis powers swarm across Europe in the lead-up to D-Day, a small group of scientists refuse to leave their lab, throwing a fair amount of modern ethics out the window (or the sub, if you like) as they race to complete vital experiments in hyperbaric chambers -- the results of which may just change the course of the war. Tune in for part two of t…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part One: The Return of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance 43:16

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Years after their initial conversation with the world's foremost expert on underwater explosions, Ben still sings the praises of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance. In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max welcome Dr. Lance back to learn more about the phenomenal -- and, frankly, inspiring -- story of a ragtag crew of rogue …

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RY Derby Fellowship || Perseverance through Trails by P Labi Mebude 0:35

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CLASSIC: Feral Children and the True Story Behind The Jungle Book 29:37

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Now, let's be honest. Rudyard Kipling was a cartoonishly problematic guy. Yet his work made a permanent impression on global literature -- and, to a surprising degree, he based a lot of his writing on real-world events. In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel ask: What inspired Rudyard Kipling to write The Jungle Book? Join the guys as they explor…

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Should universities seek truth? with Doug Elliffe - The Shape of Dialogue #40 1:06:23

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Douglas Mark Elliffe is a New Zealand academic and Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland, where he has been affiliated since 1979 as a student and later as faculty. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the university, with a thesis titled "Multiple-schedule performance in closed economies," and joined the academic staff in 1992 to …

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GVC London || Importance of the Bible 27:34

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Send us a textBy P. Labi Mebude

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517: You Know You’re a Disney Fan When… 35:22

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/unlockingthemagic

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes 28:37

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Imagine you're an ancient traveler, visiting Rhodes for the first time in 280 BCE. As you approach the famed city, a singular object dominates the horizon: a huge statue of the Greek sun god Helios, popularly known as the "Colossus of Rhodes." In the fourth part of this series on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ben, Noel and Max explore how…

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Danielle Vasinova PT 2: Haute with JLO, Britney, Kim K's Couture Chaos! Spilling Secrets on Yellowstone's Kevin Kostner and The Madison with Michelle Pfeiffer. 1:15:51

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The couture chaos continues as Danielle Vasinova struts back into the Undressed studio with Pol’ Atteu, Patrik Simpson, and Beverly Hills’ tiniest diva, SnowWhite90210. If Part 1 had you gagging, Part 2 will leave you clutching your pearls. This hour is dripping with celebrity gossip, haute couture, Hollywood drama, and a coffee reading that might …

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Unlucky Numbers Across The Globe -- And Why They Are Ridiculous 41:13

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Do you have a number you love, or a number you hate? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, people have always assigned symbolic meaning to the everpresent existence of math -- and created some frankly ridiculous associations along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GVC London || The Importance of Living by God's Word 51:15

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Send us a textBy P. Labi Mebude

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculously Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark 31:17

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In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just…

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516: Unlocking the Inbox: Your Disney Questions Answered! 52:15

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Welcome back to Unlocking the Magic! In episode 516, we're unlocking the inbox and answering all your burning Disney questions — from cast member magic to solo resort-hopping strategies, what park we’d choose if we could only visit one, and even our favorite snacks and secret experiences. Whether you're planning your first Disney vacation or you're…

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Kiara Liz Ortega PT 2: PS, Love You, I Married my Stalker. My Miss Puerto Rico Sabotage and No I Do Not Cook! Magic in the Maldives and Back to the Bay! 51:52

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What do you do when the man who once slid into your DMs ends up becoming your husband? If you’re Kiara Liz Ortega, you marry him in Ireland at the actual P.S. I Love You bridge, wear a black diamond ring, and then laugh years later about the fact that yes—technically—you married your stalker. In this unfiltered, hilarious, and heart-tugging episode…

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GVC London || Bible 101 - The Fundamentals of God's Word 43:07

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Send us a textBy P. Labi Mebude

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Moon Rock Heists, Part Two: The Romantic Misadventures of Thad Roberts 40:27

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Let's say you're a love-struck NASA intern -- your professional career holds a lot of promise, but your family life back home is in shambles... and you fall in love with a fellow intern. How can you impress your new paramour? Forget flowers, chocolates and all those other silly earth-bound romantic gestures: this is the story of Thad Roberts. From …

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Moon Rock Heists, Part One: Lunatic Heists and Space Law 49:32

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Is it legal to own a moon rock? Well... that depends. If it's a piece of the moon that made it to Earth naturally, then all good. If, however, it's a sample retrieved on purpose by NASA's Apollo program, you can get in some serious trouble for trying to snag it. In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore what happens when powerf…

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GVC London || Travailing in Prayers 27:36

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Meaning & Storytelling with Travis Brown - The Shape of Dialogue #39 1:08:30

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About Travis Brown https://www.thesignalproductions.com/about Uncomfortable Truths: The Reality of Gender Identity Ideology https://www.thesignalproductions.com/ The Woke Reformation is a documentary series that chronicles the origins of Woke ideology, helps people understand it and gives advice on how to push back. https://www.wokereformation.com/…

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CLASSIC: The Strange and Spectacularly Disgusting Story of the Great Kentucky Meat Shower 35:55

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On March 3rd, 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky were startled to see what appeared to be chunks and flakes of meat falling from the clear, cloudless sky. The rain, which only lasted a few minutes, captured national attention. People across the country proposed various theories explaining the deluge. In today's Classic episode, the guys belie…

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The Ridiculously Energetic History of Energy Drinks! 47:01

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This episode is brought to you by our favorite cohost: coffee. These days, if you stroll into any convenience store across the planet, you're going to run into a selection of energy drinks -- whether we're talking Red Bull, NOS, Monster, or our favorite pal, the humble cup of joe, one thing's for certain: people love this stuff... even if it's not …

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GVC London || Qualities of Vessels that God uses 43:07

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Danielle Vasinova PT 1: From Manure to The Madison with Michelle Pfeiffer. Helen Mirren Shade and My Emmy is Where? Death Becomes her and Derby Dreams! 1:01:57

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The glam squad is in overdrive as Pol’ Atteu and Patrik Simpson welcome actress, model, and total powerhouse Danielle Vasinova into the Undressed hot seat! You know her from The Bay (where she snagged an Emmy), the Yellowstone universe (1923), and now the buzzy new series The Madison alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell. But behind the Holl…

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515: Crush It or Flush It: Food and Wine at EPCOT 47:08

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Food and wine menu: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival-foodie-guide-2025/

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Japan is Overrun By Raccoons Entirely Due to a Single Cartoon 40:57

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While the legendary Japanese raccoon dog -- or tanuki -- may look like a raccoon, it's a very different beast. However, these days Japan is home to actual raccoons: they're considered an invasive species, wreaking havoc across the country as they destroy temples, consume crops, and threaten indigenous wildlife. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max…

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CLASSIC: The Bizarre Origin of the Oxford English Dictionary 44:44

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With 600,000 words and 3 million quotations, the Oxford English Dictionary is a massive tome. Work began on the dictionary in 1857, but the first edition wasn't published until 1884. Compiling the dictionary was a Herculean task, and James Murray, the editor of the dictionary, put out a call for assistance. This early crowdsourcing strategy worked …

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514: The Pros and Cons of Every Moderate Resort 46:44

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unlockingthemagic And today we’re talking about that sweet middle spot in Walt Disney World hotels , the moderate resorts. They’re not as pricey as the deluxes, but they give you more amenities and theming than the values.