Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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Weirded Wonder Podcasts
The Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Podcast is a show full of spooky, historical, and interesting topics. Join your host Julia to dive into a new subject every Wednesday!
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Human anomalies, Spiritualists, quack scientists, and other odd characters and stories from the weirdest pages of history. All brought to you by author Marc Hartzman.
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Weird TV shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He'll watch just about anything, as long as it's weird.
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Welcome to Wonderful! It’s an enthusiast podcast by Griffin and Rachel McElroy in which they discuss Very Good Things, and the Things that Make Them Good. Got a Good Thing you’re excited about that you want them to talk about on the show? Shoot ‘em an email at [email protected].
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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to fig ...
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Welcome to Kelly Corrigan Wonders, a place for people who like to laugh while they think and find it useful to look closely at ourselves and our weird ways in the hopes that knowing more and feeling more will help us do more and be better. Author of 4 New York Times bestsellers about family life, Kelly wonders about loads of stuff: is knowing more always good? Can we trust our gut? How does change actually happen? We only book nice people who have a sense of humor and know things worth knowi ...
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Weird Science DC Comics Podcast
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Every Sunday Night we review DC Comics - Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Nightwing, Flash, Titans & More! DC Comics, Comics, Comic Books, DC Comics Podcast, Comics Podcast Comic Book Podcast, Pop CUlture, TV, Movies
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Weird Science, Bizarre History, & Strange Medicine: we host authors of PECULIAR nonfiction! Want to know why animals evolved to suck blood? Or the secrets of sword-swallowers? Curious about Vagina Obscura? Or the astrophysics of a dying universe? We've 3 shows to tempt you: the PBC podcast (from Mary Roach to Ed Yong), Peculiar at the Movies with Davey Berris (where factoids meet celluloid); and Peculiar in Mystery (thrillers + true crime!) Join host Brandy Schillace, as seen on THE UNBELIEV ...
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Can you survive an apocalypse? Wonder if alternate dimensions are real? Got a weird thing for buttholes—or just love unfiltered convos over drinks? Welcome to Dudes VS Everything—where two dudes dive headfirst into the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright disturbing. From drunken rants and ridiculous theories to real-life murders and mind-bending mysteries, we’re talking about everything that keeps you up at night—sober or not.
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Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
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Welcome to Spirits, Angels, and Guides! Oh My! Step into a realm where the impossible becomes every day, and the extraordinary is just the beginning. Two psychic mediums unlock the doors to metaphysical mysteries that defy explanation - from spontaneous spiritual encounters in grocery store aisles to ancient wisdom that surfaces in the most unexpected places. Each week, they peel back layers of reality to reveal the bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling truths that exist just beyond o ...
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There’s something weird and wonderful in all of us, and this series with the Azman sisters will have plenty of those and so much more. Join Iman and Amal this new year as they talk about everything fun and meaningful. This series has a little something for everyone so make sure to watch!
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Join me as I research all those weird and random questions that pop into my head. How does bluetooth work? How do people make their own dog food? Why are Hot Cheetos so addicting?
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Hosts Amigo and Paradox sit down to discuss the wonderful and weird news from all around the world. Join them for a show filled with hilariously wholesome strangeness. Email us at: [email protected]
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Are you looking for a Dungeons & Dragons improvised storytelling experience that contains jokes, as well as thrilling boss fights against unspeakable horrors? Oxventure: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast brings you the hilarious, unruly fun of a tabletop RPG campaign with friends. Join Jane Douglas, Andy Farrant, Mike Channell, Ellen Rose, Luke Westaway and Johnny Chiodini for an audio adventure you won't want to miss, with bingeable complete seasons of chaos in D&D, Weird West horror in Deadland ...
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the ramblings of Sam and Oliver from Multiverse Productions for your listening pleasure
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Are we sure The Wall is a masterpiece? Can Dylan legit sing well? Is McCartney actually a lazy songwriter? And what exactly is “Nixon-rock”…? These are just some of the hard-hitting questions two indie musician pals, Thin Lear (Matt) and Niagara Moon (Thomas), come in with every week, surprising each other with strange fixations, controversial opinions, and of course - songs to listen to together. Join them as they eloquently bicker over the last 90 years of recorded music history, finding t ...
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The Doc Analyzes Anything Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis. Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on ...
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Podcasters from South Wales (UK) who love to talk about anything paranormal, spooky or off the wall. Not for the faint hearted and certainly not for children.
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A paranormal podcast for people in love with UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Strange History, but struggling to find something new. Join hosts Joey and Gil on a well-researched, foul-mouthed quest for the odd, bizarre, and blurry every Sunday as we try to fill that weird little hole in your heart that's seeking something new in the world of the strange. https://bcr.bio/links
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Where we dive into how ordinary people have done extraordinary things. Your host, Dr. Chris Lee, will explore the world of neuroscience, optimal performance, transformational education and more. Join us as we uncover the truth of human potential.
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Don't listen to this podcast if you hate women.
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Cheeze Pleeze is a weekly half hour comedy radio program, highlighting the worst music in the funniest way. Hosted by Snarfdude and Daffodil, their weekly shenanigans can often put them almost anywhere, and the music they play really does bring you the wacky, warped and weird every week. With radio magic often referred to as "Theatre of the Mind", their adventures have taken them to outer space, the north pole and even the local mall. They've gone from living in a van to a bunker, but do get ...
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The good, the bad, the unbelievable stories of circus history spanning centuries all the way to present day marvels. Each month we deep dive into topics like, "How and WHY do Clowns paint their faces", "Who was the first ever Human Cannonball act", "What are common Circus Superstitions" and so much more! Join host and generational circus photographer Callie B, as she shares various stories from circus history with her pal / co-host Mark. Complete with decoded circus lingo, fun circus facts, ...
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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.
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The Christian Faith is more mysterious and, quite frankly, weirder than we think. But the way we talk about it is often insipid and inaccessible, using tired words and ideas from the 16th century that nobody uses anymore. Freestyle Theology is a space for us to wonder freely out loud, to take our faith seriously in *this* time and place, and to wander down all sorts of fascinating rabbit holes. Get ready for another out of the box conversation about Christianity with Brad Melle and friends! ...
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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join comedian Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human. From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How to Be a Better Human looks in unexpected places for new ways to improve and show up for one another. Inspired by the ...
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Join your hosts Ben, Mark and Tom for a podcast where 3 childhood friends reconnect under the watchful eye of their AI Producer. Each week, the guys meet up and throw a selection of weird and wonderful stories from various (possibly questionable) sources into their AI Producer's lap. She then provides the headlines at random for them to discuss, and probably diverge from almost immediately.
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Hushabye Baby - Sleep Sounds for Baby (Weird & Wonderful)
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Hushabye Baby is your cozy corner for soothing sounds (and weird ones too) that help lull your little one to sleep. Our episodes feature a gentle mix of colour noises, nature soundscapes, and yes, even the hums and whirring sounds of household appliances. It might sound a little odd, but the soft spin of a washing machine or the steady gurgling of a fish tank often works wonders for restless babies. Whether it’s bedtime, naptime, or a midnight wake-up, Hushabye Baby brings the calm you need, ...
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From satanic feminists, dolphin communicators, to stigmatists—take a leap of faith with Jerico Mandybur on Beyond Belief as she teases out what it means to believe. Part enlightening conversation, part edu-tainment, hear how society’s “weirdos” believe, and discover they’re not so weird in the process. After all, we all want to believe in something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We explore all kinds of faith questions here: big ones, small ones, weird ones, and hard-to-talk-about-in-church ones. Hosted by Faith Formation, Open to Wonder is a podcast that helps us imagine together what faith looks like in our day-to-day lives. In each episode, we’ll ask our guest to share insights from where their experience intersects our shared wonderings. Join us for a communal conversation about where we are struggling, growing, and wondering as we live out our faith together. Fa ...
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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An immersive first-person journey across America’s wild, weird, and wonder-filled state. Recorded on-location in surround sound audio, this documentary style podcast is designed to put you in the heart of Oregon’s most spectacular travel experiences. Led by expert guides and local characters, award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar will take you beyond the guidebook to reveal Oregon’s secrets and discover the places only locals know. Join us on an adventure through one of America’s most awe ...
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“Winter Wonders” is a podcast for all seasons, hosted by Winter Walden, where inspiring stories, hidden gems, and fresh perspectives are explored year-round. With a warm, engaging tone and topics that go beyond the cold, it’s your go-to for curiosity, comfort, and connection no matter the season.
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Welcome to ”Broadcasting Seeds,” the podcast that dares to delve into the depths of controversial, intriguing, and mind-expanding topics that skirt the edge of conspiracy, the supernatural, and the unexplained. Each episode plants a seed of curiosity, inviting you to explore the possibility that what is often dismissed as fringe or fantastical might hold a kernel of truth. From the existence of cryptids like Bigfoot and the implications of government UFO cover-ups to the mysteries of ancient ...
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Sometimes we wonder about how it is possible that a person came up with a complex idea out of nothing, or how people just thought, "Hey! Lets cook this weird plant there and eat it" If you are like me and wonder about all sorts of things, then look no further.In this podcast, I will ask and wonder about all sorts of things in this world, some real some fictional. Be aware that I am neither a scholar nor a professional in the topics I talk about. The point is to wonder and ask not to explain, ...
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Welcome to The Wonders I've Seen, where there's no such thing as weird or normal-there's just different! TWIS discusses minority representation in fictional spaces;whether in tv shows, movies, novels, or video games. It's hosted by Tanagra, a Geek Girl Nerd of Color with a passion for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and socio-political awareness. With beverage in hand, she wonders about fictional spaces: what they reflect about the society that creates them, and how they affect the geeks who love them. Fol ...
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*Record Scratch**Freeze Frame* - You Might Be Wondering How We Got Here! Join us every Wednesday for SWAT: The Society of the Weird And Terrifying - a sound-designed Dungeon and Dragons campaign set in the modern-day! Get ready for heart-stopping adventure, award-winning sound design, and the thinnest veiled attempts to avoid copyright laws there is! Rate us on Itunes and share our show with the #YMBW to get a character named after you in the show!
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Wyrd & Wundor is a folklore podcast where we share listener stories of strange encounters from fairies, ghosts, time slips, dreams, astral travel, aliens, cryptids, demons, or whatever you deem weird and out of the ordinary. We also have episodes that speak on strange phenomena and folklore. Airs every other Tuesday. If you miss not having weekly episodes, become a member on patreon! Tiers start at just $5!
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The world is a weird, wacky, wonderful place! In this podcast Emily Roberts scrounges up the most chaotic stories she can find and Claire Middeke responds with positive tales of hope and wonder. Join Emily and Claire every other Wednesday to explore topics of science, history, pop culture, and more! Music: Funk it How it is by Tobias Weber
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Where every strange placename has a story worth telling. Ever passed through a village called Bottom Flash or Scratchy Bottom and wondered how it got its name? Get ready to raise your eyebrows and stifle your giggles! Weird & Wonderful England takes you on a cheeky, charming, and often hilarious tour of the country’s most outlandish placenames. From the mildly naughty to the delightfully bizarre, each episode explores the history, local legends, and folklore behind these unforgettable names. ...
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Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth installment of the Zodiac Miniseries. Today I am covering all things Virgo! Happy Virgo season and I hope you enjoy! Check us out on social media or get in touch: Instagram: @weirdwackyandwonderfulpodcast Facebook: Weird, Wacky, & Wonderful Podcast Gmail: [email protected] Sources for t…
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Freaky Things and Live Shows: George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities and Wonders
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Meet George “The Giant” McArthur, a sideshow performer who swallows swords, eats fire, pounds nails into his nose—and collects oddities. Oh, and he was also in Tim Burton’s wonderful film, Big Fish. We first met more than 20 years ago at showman Bobby Reynold’s home while I was writing American Sideshow. As Halloween nears, he’s opening George the …
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Absolute Superman #11 & Absolute Wonder Woman #11 / Absolute DC Comics Podcast Ep 36
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Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #6 …
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Death, Sex & Money | Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…
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Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…
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How to build your kid's confidence — by leaving them alone (w/ Lenore Skenazy)
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How do you raise confident and capable children in a seemingly scary and unsafe world? According to Lenore Skenazy, the solution is simple yet controversial — you leave the kids alone. Lenore is the president of Let Grow and the founder of the Free Range Kids Movement where she argues that parents don’t need to hover over their kids as much because…
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736 Jane Austen's Favorite Brother, Henry (with Christopher Herbert) | A Letter from the South of France | My Last Book with Nicholas Jenkins
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Jane Austen had six brothers, but her older brother Henry was her favorite. Kind and witty, Henry has long been appreciated by Austen fans for his devotion to Jane and his championing of her novels. But Henry was a fascinating figure in his own right, capering through risky financial schemes and marrying an enigmatic French countess before ending h…
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Don't Get Irritated! Theresa MacPhail Reveals that Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze at
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Featured : THERESA MACPHAIL, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing WorldAllergies are a PROBLEM. Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Most of us have an allergy to something, but what causes them and why do they seem to be getting worse? And why do some allergies kill? Meet medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail; she is, herself, an allergy…
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The Bible’s Forgotten Story: Nations Ruled by Rogue Divine Beings
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In this episode, Bennett Tanton explores the deeper meanings behind biblical texts, particularly focusing on the implications of Babel and Israel's unique role in the spiritual landscape. He discusses how the division of nations at Babel represents a supernatural cold war, with Israel as God's direct outpost amidst competing divine beings. The conv…
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Thanks For Being Here - Andy Ward's GQ Send-Off
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Kelly shares the legendary farewell memo that GQ Editor-in-Chief Jim Nelson sent to his staff when Andy Ward left for Random House in 2009. This is workplace appreciation turned up to eleven—a memo so effusive, so unabashedly emotional and so beautifully over-the-top that it became the stuff of publishing legend. Through Nelson's tribute to Andy's …
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CLASSIC: The Malleus Maleficarum: A Real-life Witch Hunter's Bible
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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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ICYMI | Jimmy Kimmel & The Death Of Free Speech Online
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On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Spitfire News writer Kat Tenbarge to discuss how reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death are prompting us to reexamine free speech. In her piece, “Is anyone going to defend free speech online?” she explains how this right has long been under threat. From legal challenges to biased algor…
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TDAA | Episode 14: Political Violence
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Keywords social interactions, political violence, human history, fear, social media, positive reinforcement, media accountability, mental health, gun control, skepticism, empathy, negativity, technology Takeaways Navigating social interactions can be challenging in a digital age. Political violence is on the rise and affects societal well-being. Un…
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Are you good with money? Or are you avoiding taking a close look at what you have and what you need? Kelly shares excerpts from the book Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional and Financial Well-Being by Aja Evans and discusses her own relationship with money. (Previously aired) To learn more about lis…
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Hit Parade | Toppermost of the Poppermost Edition Part 2
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In the rarefied world of smash pop singles, there are No. 1s—and there are No. 1 debuts. Entering Billboard’s Hot 100 at the top is one of the hardest tricks in music. In fact, it wasn’t possible in the U.S. until 1995. That’s when the record labels hacked the Hot 100 and figured out how to send new singles straight into the chart penthouse. But sc…
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Absolute Batman #12 & Absolute Flash #7 / Absolute DC Comics Podcast Ep 37
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Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #6 …
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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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Physics, Faith, and the Future: The Journey of Mark Fiorentino
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In this conversation, Mark Fiorentino, an independent physicist, discusses his groundbreaking work on the Theory of Super Relativity (TSR) and its implications for understanding the universe. He shares his personal journey, including a miraculous recovery from cancer, and how it inspired him to delve deeper into physics. Fiorentino critiques Einste…
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Care & Feeding | Demystifying Car Seat Safety
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On this episode: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth mark Child Passenger Safety Week with a conversation about car seats. Child passenger safety technician Jamie Grayson joins to break down the basics: how to install correctly, when to switch stages, and the mistakes parents don’t even realize they’re making. Here is the NHTSA car seat safety page. Listen to…
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Wonderful! 389: The Hot Smell of Beefy Chilli
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Griffin's favorite time-traveling device! Rachel's favorite personal hangout space! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Griffin & Rachel McElroy
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ICYMI | Hank Green Started a War With Knitters
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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama between Vlogbrothers star Hank Green and the online knitting community. Earlier this month, Green posted an educational SciShow episode about the knitting community’s contribution to physics. What the SciShow team didn’t expect were almost 30-minute long reaction videos and accusations of belittling…
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Decoder Ring | Why Do Actors Act Like They Can Sing?
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When an actor opens their mouth to sing in a movie, chances are high that the voice you hear will be their own. Even in music biopics, movie stars without much singing experience regularly go to great lengths to impersonate the most beloved vocalists of our time. Why not simply play Johnny Cash or Bruce Springsteen’s actual recordings, the reasons …
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Is The American Dream Dead? with Rep. Ro Khanna
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Ro swings by to chat with Steve about tech, economics, and how we can ensure innovation serves everyone. Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative from California’s 17th congressional district, also known as Silicon Valley. Ro has held that seat since his upset victory in 2016. He is a member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. His 2022 bo…
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Culture Gabfest: Jimmy Kimmel Is Back—Sort Of— Edition
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On this week’s episode, Julia and Dana are joined by Slate writer (and Philadelphia native) Nadira Goffe for a conversation rooted in Delaware County about Task, HBO’s new gritty crime drama from the creators of Mare of Easttown. Next, the hosts give longtime listeners what they’ve been chirping for: a discussion of birding. Specifically, it’s a di…
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137 | Pt 3 | Palmyra Atoll & The Sea Wind Murders: Island Boys
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In this episode, Buck and Stephanie navigate their new life on Palmyra's Atoll after being rescued from a harrowing sea journey. They meet the self-appointed mayor, Jack Wheeler, who introduces them to the island's wildlife and survival skills. As they adapt to island life, they face challenges, including ethical dilemmas surrounding avicide to cle…
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#142 - Songs to scare your neighbors, with Abby Devoe
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Music critic, historian, and fashionista Abby Devoe is back on the show! Thomas opens with an ode to perhaps classic rock's most "liminal" figure, Doug Yule of the Velvet Underground. Abby then delights and frightens the group with a selection of tunes ideal for blasting on a surround sound system - and confusing everyone else around... https://www…
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Durian Delight and Feijoa Fun: Adventures in Banned, Forgotten, and Unusual Fruit
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This week on Gastropod, a feast of fruits! Specifically, feijoa and durian—and, if you haven’t heard of either, you’re not alone. Unlike the ubiquitous strawberry or banana, durian and feijoa are only popular in a handful of countries and almost unknown in the US, and we wanted to know why—especially because the people who love them really love the…
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Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying | Oxventure's One-Shot Wonders
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This episode is for mature audiences only! Welcome to a world of superheroes in Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying! This episode is brought to you by Free League. Back their kickstarter to get your copy today at https://bit.ly/OXInvincible. 21:23 Actual play begins Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here! Get tickets for Andy's Discworl…
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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes
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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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How To! | Update: Losing Your ‘Virginity’ at 43
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In this mailbag episode of How To!, we get an update from Elizabeth, the 43-year-old listener who contacted us for advice on her plan to have sex for the first time. Then, co-hosts Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace get listeners’ takes on our most talked-about episodes of the year—and the staff holds an impromptu idea meeting for upcoming episode…
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Deep Dive with Andy Ward on Great Coaching
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How do you help someone see their own work more clearly without breaking their spirit? In this 2nd episode of our "Great Coaches" series, Kelly talks with her editor Andy Ward about the delicate art of literary coaching—knowing when to push a writer toward uncomfortable truths and when to step back and let them find their own way. Through stories a…
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Death, Sex & Money | From Brazilian Butt Lifts to Botox: Your Beauty Confessions
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Over the past few months, we've been asking you to tell us stories about your beauty interventions. You told us about feeling caught between viewing appearance improvements as vanity and recognizing how much looking a certain way affects your relationships, career, and self-worth. In this episode, Anna talks to listeners about their appearance choi…
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The Inversion of Good and Evil: Gary Wayne on Prophecy, Power, and the Nephilim
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In this conversation, Gary Wayne, an author and Christian contrarian, discusses his unique approach to researching biblical texts and historical narratives, particularly focusing on the Nephilim and their influence on modern society. He shares his journey into high strangeness, the challenges of spiritual warfare, and the significance of locations …
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From Brazilian Butt Lifts to Botox: Your Beauty Confessions
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Over the past few months, we've been asking you to tell us stories about your beauty interventions. You told us about feeling caught between viewing appearance improvements as vanity and recognizing how much looking a certain way affects your relationships, career, and self-worth. In this episode, Anna talks to listeners about their appearance choi…
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Hang Up | The Year Without Caitlin Clark
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss the WNBA playoffs and the Indiana Fever's surprise success, despite an injured Caitlin Clark. They get into the uptick in long NFL field goals. Then they speak with managing editor of True Blue LA, Eric Stephen, about the career and retirement of Clayton Kershaw. For Afterballs, Ben reca…
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Are Portals Real? What They Really Mean in Spiritual Practice
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Ever wondered if portals are real — or just spooky stories? 👀 In this episode, we explore the cultural history of portals, personal spiritual experiences, and both the scientific and metaphysical perspectives on what portals truly are. What you’ll learn in this video: ✨ The difference between residual energy vs. conscious entities ✨ How mirrors, el…
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Care & Feeding | The 25 Best Picture Books of the Last 25 Years
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On this episode: Lucy and Elizabeth are joined by guest host Rebecca Onion to dive into her and Dan Kois’ definitive list of the 25 best picture books of the last quarter century. Which modern stories have staying power? Which books belong beside the classics on your child’s shelf? The hosts debate and delight in the choices. But first, they share …
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How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure)
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What’s more important in communication— the content or the delivery? Julian Treasure is a five-time TED speaker and the author of Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet, and he argues conscious listening is an invaluable tool for elevating conversations. Julian joins Chris to give advice on how to speak better, the …
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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson
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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…
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DC Comics Ep 607: Batman & Deadpool is for Basic Bitches
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Support Jared's Comic Book https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/-jtl/athena-goddess-of-thunder-issue-1 Gabe's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsL…
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Numbers, Talking Donkeys, Fiery Serpents, and the Thin Places
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In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, host Bennett Tanton delves into the Book of Numbers, revealing its supernatural elements and cultural significance. He explores themes of unseen battles, the wilderness as a character, and the lessons from biblical stories like Balaam's talking donkey and the fiery serpents. The conversation emphasizes the rel…
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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814
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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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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by sociologist and content creator Josh Lora, who goes by @tellthebeees on TikTok and Substack. In his viral piece, “The Mainstreaming of Loserdom,” Lora explores how a generation of people is becoming proudly anti-social, often in favor of staying home on their phones. While less and less people may …
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Gabfest Reads | The Recent Past of Prison Punishment
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Emily Bazelon talks with author and Yale professor Judith Resnik about her new book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy. They discuss the history of the prison system’s use of punishments like whipping, how the practice came to an end, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]…
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We are storytelling beings, driven by a need for closure—or what our lit professors called denouement. Today’s Go To talks about the cost of this story-making habit of ours and a few specific ways we might mitigate the downside. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab…
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As the Charlie Kirk murder demonstrated, law enforcement, the government, and media all need more internet fluency. But their reactions in the wake of the murder don’t seem to be moving towards a better understanding. Guest: Ryan Broderick, reporter on online culture, author of the newsletter Garbage Day. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate…
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