Best Will Stave Podcasts (2026)

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Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi 39:05

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13h ago39:05

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In this episode, we hear from not one, but two Titans of Science, together. And that's because Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi are neuroscientists, neurologists and long-time collaborators both based at University College London. They've devoted much of their careers to understanding Huntington's Disease. Chris Smith went to visit them in London... Like …

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A Christmas Carol, Staves 4 & 5, Laurie McCants 26:57

14d ago26:57

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Laurie McCants will finish her reading of A Christmas Carol in today's episode. I won't tell you how it ends but... it's not bad. Locals Jr. will take a break until January 10. We'll be back then with a slightly different format and lots more stories. Have a pleasant holiday break.By Box Of Light

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A Christmas Carol, Staves 2 & 3, Laurie McCants 36:23

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When last we left our hero, Ebenezer Scrooge, he had just fallen asleep after meeting the ghost of his dead business partner and visiting his Christmases past. Tonight, more journeys and more ghosts.By Box Of Light

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 1, Laurie McCants 24:03

18d ago24:03

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Welcome to Christmas week on Locals Jr. The next three days will be Locals Jr.'s gift to your family, a reading of Charles DIckens' A Christmas Carol by Laurie McCants. This its a profound story of a man who is led to look into himself, at his life and his impact on the world. This is a journey we all should take (maybe without the ghosts however).…

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Best Science Stories of 2025 52:00

15d ago52:00

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In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why labradors are so greedy, and the beer that doesn't give you a hangover... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Elizabeth Dowd, The Polar Express 8:32

21d ago8:32

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Christmas is a time of traditions and it is a family tradition for Elizabeth Dowd to hang out between the tree and the fire to read The Polar Express. We're ending this week on Locals Jr. in that way. All aboard.By Box Of Light

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MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage 30:35

18d ago30:35

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This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed Sattar tells us why weight loss medicine could be a silver bullet for global obesity, Ellie Diamant at Bard College on beaky birds during COVID, and …

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Anne Stephens, How the Grinch Stole Christmas 10:24

23d ago10:24

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How could we do a week of Christmas story episodes without this Dr, Seus classic? The answer; we couldn't. Here it is.By Box Of Light

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Susan Schwartz, Lisa Doerschler, Foolishness and permission to be different 9:45

24d ago9:45

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The people of Helm were foolish. They thought hard and came up with foolish solutions, much to our delight. And being different is OK. Just as Lisa Doerschler.By Box Of Light

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What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year? 29:48

21d ago29:48

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Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecasters and the bookies are busy weighing up the odds. So we've set out to explore how weather predictions are made, what constitutes snow, the role of t…

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Laurie McCants and Carrie Vitko, Jack and Old Tush, George and Martha 11:58

24d ago11:58

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Here's Laurie with another Jack tale and Carrie Vitko with those two wonderful and squabbling friends, George and Martha. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Seven at a Whack, a Jack tale 16:41

28d ago16:41

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This is the Appalachian (more or less) version of The Brave Little Tailor. Yes, good stories do travel. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged 31:23

25d ago31:23

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On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone damage to the shield preventing radiation leaking from the Chernobyl nuclear site, evidence from southern England that Neanderthals deliberately made fire…

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Alison Stone Briggs and Carrie Vitko, crayons and cake 13:48

29d ago13:48

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An adventure with a purple crayon and a baked Christmas gift that is not fruitcake. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Rand, The Monkey and its Shadow, a fable 12:22

30d ago12:22

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Rand is back with another fable. This time, it's the Monkey and its Shadow.By Box Of Light

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Titans of Science: Paul Davies 31:28

28d ago31:28

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Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consider the extremely strange effects that kick in when physics shrinks down to the atomic scale. We are, of course, taking a tour through the world of qua…

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Emily Kahn and Karen Anselm, Octopus drawings and a penguin family. 11:19

1M ago11:19

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Karen Anselm and Emily Kahn are back with two more stories; Arlo Draws and Octopus and Tango, a true story about a penguin family.By Box Of Light

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Julie Flood. The Velveteen Rabbit 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Only one story tonight, but it's a good one. Julia Flood will read Margery William's beloved story, The Velveteen Rabbit. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in Europe, what caused damage to Russia's space launchpad in Kazakhstan, and whether bacteria c…

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Week 6, Thursday, Carrie Vitko, MJ Moss, Lisa Doerschler. Friends, chipmunks and a monster. 10:31

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EnjoyBy Box Of Light

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Carrie Vitko, MJ Moss and Lisa Doerschler; friends, a chipmunk and a very sweet monster. 15:47

1M ago15:47

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Three more stories for Wednesday. Sweet and small creatures (friends, tiny mammals and monsters) aren't they just the best? Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Tuesday Week 6, Marika Handekas and Alison Stone Briggs with two snowy stories. 10:25

1M ago10:25

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It's white outside and inside this episode. Marika Handekas and Allison Briggs will read two soft stories featuring the white stuff. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Titans of Science: Georgina Long 30:23

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The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's episode features Georgina Long, the director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who has used groundbreaking techniques to overcome the disease. Melano…

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Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu 28:33

1M ago28:33

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On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover wh…

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New ways to combat the Antibiotic Apocalypse 32:49

1M ago32:49

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Today, synthetic bacteriophages, a breakthrough vaccine for TB, and how unpicking the pathways used to make antibiotics are helping scientists to combat rising rates of antimicrobial resistance around the world... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Small modular reactors for Wales, and moss survives in space 30:56

2M ago30:56

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In the news, why the UK appears to be betting big on small modular nuclear reactors. Also, Iran seeds the skies in bid to end its worst drought in decades. And moss grows fat on a rolling stone - but a new study claims it can survive in space. We'll explore the significance. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Emily Kahn, Laurie McCants, two stories of small girls with big strengths 13:46

2M ago13:46

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We have two stories on this fine Wednesday. Emily Kahn will read about a young girl who notices everything and then stands up to speak about what she sees. And Laurie McCants will read an Appalachian story some of you will recognize as Shakespeare's King Lear, told a little differently (apart from the lack of iambic pentameter). Enjoy.…

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A climate COP out? 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Today, we're analysing the COP30 conference in Brazil, asking whether the will to tackle climate change is drying up. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Scott Atherton, Mary Hogan Chamuris, how the wooden flute came to be, Hansel and Gretel 7:42

2M ago7:42

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It's a fine Monday and we have two fine stories along with two fine readers. Scott Atherton is back with a Native American story about how the wooden flute came to be. Mary Hogan Chamuris will read a story about two inventive children, Hansel and Gretel.By Box Of Light

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Rand reads Jack and the Varmints 17:45

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It's Friday and we have another Jack tale. You might recognize The Musicians OI Bremen in this one. Folk tales pass from region to region, from culture to culture. That's a wonderful thing.By Box Of Light

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Flu season starts early, and staving off hungry seagulls 28:06

2M ago28:06

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In the news show, flu season starts early in the Northern hemisphere due to pesky new strains, so will vaccines be effective? Also, the baby 'swim cap' which promises less invasive brain monitoring, and the European Space Agency's GPS powered satellites which are surveying the water cycle. Then, we find out the best way to shout at seagulls to stop…

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Danielle Ross and Holly Morrison, of mice and bears 14:29

2M ago14:29

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Danielle and Holly are back with stories about a mouse with the soul of a poet and everyone's favorite stuffed bear. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Susan Schwartz, Jon White-Spunner, the star within and The Lorax 15:40

2M ago15:40

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Two returning readers, Susan Schwartz and Jon White-Spunner will read a story about seeing the beauty within and that all too true tale, the Lorax. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Julia Flood, The Emperor's New Clothes 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Julia is back with another bedtime story. This is a story about self deception and a couple of shysters who take advantage of those who are gullible. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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80 years of nuclear weapons 31:34

2M ago31:34

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go nuclear, and explore the science and politics of weapons of mass destruction... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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E5: Steve Wallace: The Secrets Behind Building Scalable Sales Systems 49:33

2M ago49:33

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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) sat down with Steve Wallace, the founder of Wallace Business Consulting, to uncover what it really takes to build a scalable sales team. Steve starts with a key insight: don't hire a sales rep until y…

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Lisa Doerschler, Rand reads a fable 13:47

2M ago13:47

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We're starting our fourth week off with two messages for children, one read by Lisa Doerschler and the other a fable read by Rand. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Marika Handekas with a story about feline mayhem when mom's gone 14:00

2M ago14:00

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We are wrapping the week with one of the most beloved children's stories in the English language. Read by Marika Handekas.By Box Of Light

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Vaping rates surge, and space race to deliver economic boon 29:36

2M ago29:36

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Among British people vapers now outnumber smokers for the first time. From Big Bang to Big Crunch - the new theory showing the expansion of the Universe might be slowing down. And, evidence that our early ancestors, three million years ago, may have excelled at DIY!Linda - So these are the annual population …

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Carrie Vitko and MJ Moss, a quiet man, a cat and a buzzard 10:19

2M ago10:19

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We've got two stories this evening, one about finding the perfect companion and the other about finding the perfect suit of feathers. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Danielle Ross and Steve Bevans, snails and blue ox. 11:30

2M ago11:30

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We have two stories tonight, read by Danielle Ross of Millville and Steve Bevans of Danville. One is something of a fable and the other fabulist.By Box Of Light

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Holly Morrison and a bat that learns to sleep like a bird. 12:07

2M ago12:07

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What happens when you are an important part of two families that are both different and alike? The character in this book finds out.By Box Of Light

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The National Physical Laboratory at 125 32:48

2M ago32:48

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go behind the scenes at the National Physical Laboratory as it celebrates 125 years at the forefront of science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Emily Kahn and Carl Chimi, a girl with gumption and a mouse with moxy 11:12

2M ago11:12

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Emily Kahn, parent to two kids and a dog, social worker at the Bloomsburg Library and lover of books, reads a story about small girl with a big personality. Carl Chimi used to teach business at CUP, now he is in the business of reading to his granddaughter. Here is one of her favorites.By Box Of Light

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Julia Flood and Rand; A Teeny Tiny Ghost Story and Reginald Dwight Peabody 11:27

2M ago11:27

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One of the early BTE members returns to read a very small ghost story and Rand gets through his with a little help from his friends.By Box Of Light

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Hurricane Melissa's wake, and alcohol-free beer with a buzz 35:47

2M ago35:47

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How the latest science helped the Caribbean prepare for Hurricane Melissa. Also ahead, the alcohol-free beers providing a 'buzz' without the hangover. And, why a German warehouse is simulating a European Moon landing... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Two escaped prisoners, a mansion in a swamp... and a strange sound. 8:52

2M ago8:52

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This episode is a good, old American ghost story. It has an old, decayed mansion in a swamp, two escaped prisoners and creaking stairs. And remember, a ghost story is all about the journey. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Rand tells an Irish ghost story; The Great, Great Head 11:44

2M ago11:44

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How far would you go for "I'll pay you extra if..."? The tailor in this story goes pretty far.By Box Of Light

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Laurie McCants and Sweet Cecily, a Susquehanna ghost tale 11:38

2M ago11:38

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This story has been passed down from before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania. Treachery and guilt, maybe those are also ghosts that haunt. This local lore is read by Laurie McCants.By Box Of Light

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Proteomics promises a revolution in preventative medicine 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Today, in association with Proteomics International, we're hearing about a new era in medicine where we can tell people not what diseases they've got, but what ones they will have in ten years' time, giving them a chance to turn things around... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…