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Tommy & Ben react to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump's bizarre and alarming gathering of top military officials, including Trump's fascistic rhetoric about the "enemy within", wildl...Show More
We say goodbye to one great champion last week and welcome another this week as Steven Olson has a great run and comes up with a couple Responses of the Week along the way. We also get some wagering c...Show More
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Kegseth told a room full of flag officers to ignore the laws of engagement; Donald Trump says he wants a shutdown so he can “get rid of a...Show More
Jordan Jensen jokes about female anatomy in her Netflix special, "Take Me With You".
A partial government shutdown has come into effect in the US. Democrats and Repulicans failed to agree on a spending bill, meaning hundreds of thousands of federal workers face not being paid. Also, t...Show More
Our friend Ross Bryant stops by to perfectly slot into the whole vibe of the show. Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Guest: Ross Bryant Editing by: Casey Toney Theme by: Ar...Show More
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Hello! And welcome to our September episode! Hopefully it’s still September by the time you hear it, but not to worry! The Halloween episode will be out long before Halloween. The reason this was so l...Show More
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Whether you call it citizen science, participatory science, or community science, research conducted by everyday people has led to major discoveries across a wide range of fields. This episode, host D...Show More
At the end of Vane's episode he was overtaken by his quartermaster. But who was that man? Why was he wearing these clothes, and why are the turtle hunters so buff? Find out!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 Today, Republicans and Trump have shut down the government but construction on the Trump White House Ballroom will continue; federal employees are sent propaganda about De...Show More
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Hasan Minhaj jokes about ageism in his Netflix special, "Off With His Head".
The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists on board. Also: Indonesian rescuers search for 59 children trapped under rubble of collapsed school, BBC analysis...Show More
October is here. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, and suddenly, pumpkin spice is appearing in everything. Retailers are putting up Halloween deco...Show More
Janet Varney and John Hodgman are on to the Hawkeye State! And while there are some very respectable hawkeyes to take sight of, our hosts will also talk about some vaguely disturbing Hawkeyes as well ...Show More
Scott’s old Mr. Show buddy Bob Odenkirk returns to talk about Comic Relief 8, the finale of Better Call Saul, and his future focusing on himself. Then, celebrity chef Bobby Flay stops by to talk about...Show More
We have two fun events for you today: first up, North Carolina reaches an important deadline it had set back in August. Then, by sheer coincidence, John and Abigail Adams each wrote a letter to the ot...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a 3-1 Red Sox win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. The two writers, both in the Bronx, discuss Garrett Crochet's dominance, Alex C...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a 4-3 Red Sox loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on Wednesday. The writers discuss Alex Cora's early hook on Brayan Bello, Garrett Whitl...Show More
It's October 2nd. This day in 1989, Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire," which name-checks a ton of events that took place from the 50s through the 80s, is rocketing up the charts. Jody, Niki, an...Show More
When tourists come to Manhattan, some check out “historical landmarks,” like the Sex and the City cupcake shop, where a bite of buttercream frosting can spark the fantasy of a romantic adventure in th...Show More
Pods Against Tomorrow reinvestigates the noir genre one film at a time. Join our hosts, Hugh Manon and Abe Doubleday-Bush, along with a rotating guest — our "Ace in the Hole" — as they delve into an a...Show More
We have seen a blurring of boundaries between government and business under President Trump. It has some political commentators ringing the alarm bell over something called “crony capitalism" — a corr...Show More
It was not so very long ago that some of us sought directions from Mapquest. Then we printed them out in order to make a trip of some kind. It was only a little bit longer ago that we depended on phys...Show More
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Josh Gondelman and James Nokise for a satirical sprint through the week’s most surreal headlines.🇺🇸 Trump at the UN — the world’s ...Show More
No bourbon this round. We open by defining political violence clearly — threats, doxing, coordinated harassment, assaults, plots, and targeted property destruction tied to political identity or instit...Show More
On January 20, 1942, one of the most infamous meetings in human history took place. Fifteen of the top-ranking Nazi officials gathered in the Berlin Suburb of Wannsee to come up with the “Final Solut...Show More
In which post-war science finally develops the perfect system for spelling things over radio and telephones, and John learns he has been misspelling a pretty famous play. Certificate #50168.
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 Today, Trump directs his Cabinet officials to ferret out criminal activity by domestic terror groups using National Security Presidential Memo 7, the white house has sent le...Show More
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Adam Devine jokes about middle school in his Netflix special, "Best Time of Our Lives".
OA1195 - How much of the federal government has actually shut down, and why? We explore the truth behind the spin, and Matt breaks the exclusive story of how at least one part of the executive branch ...Show More
Doug and Doug welcome Bonnie McFarlane to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Police have named the man who killed two people at a synagogue in Manchester. Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man of Syrian descent, was shot and killed by officers outside the Heaton Park Hebr...Show More
Lisa Cartwright starts her new job as a Junior Residential Security Analyst at Panopticog Solutions, and begins surveilling The Onar’s residents, including a mysterious newcomer named Helen Black.
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How did the Great Northern War, which saw Sweden pitted against Peter the Great’s Russia and her allies, and would transform Europe forever, begin? Who was Charles XII, Sweden’s King, and a worthy ant...Show More
Journalist Hannah Betts recounts the terrifying ghost story of her family home – a haunted house filled with paranormal activity seemingly linked to a murder that happened there in Victorian times. ...Show More
It’s often tough to remember that when the fighting first broke out, it wasn’t a bid for independence from Britain. It was an attempt to protect and defend rights that the Colonists thought they had a...Show More
After Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, the government shuts down. Dan and Alex Wagner, Pod Save America's newest contributor, discuss what Dem...Show More
A Knight famed for his generosity and for his Christmas feasts falls on hard times and is left with nothing. Until a miracle occurs... Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Part 1 of 4. L...Show More
War Yankee - Overland Overland.03: Center of the Storm Kyle Bondo focuses on Ulysses S. Grant, and how his promotion to Commander of the US Army is the shake-up Lincoln hopes will end the war. Overvie...Show More
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For the first time in its five hundred year history, the Church of England has chosen a woman as its leader. Dame Sarah Mullally will be known formally as the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be the ...Show More
Americans are moving at record lows for work. What’s driving people to, well, not drive cross-country for jobs? On today’s Jobs Friday, we explore the rising homebody economy. Related episodes: Can … ...Show More
In 1803, one of the most significant real estate transactions in world history occurred. France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 million acres of territory in the middle of North Ame...Show More
President Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to release all remaining hostages and seeks further talks on his peace plan. Also: The American rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is jail...Show More
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Cristela Alonzo jokes about work ethic in her Netflix special, "Upper Classy".
Today, the Lovett or Leave It team is off. But we’re excited to share an episode with you from one of my favorite YouTube series from the hosts of Hysteria called This F*cking Guy. On this episode o...Show More
It’s actually kind of curious that Benedict Arnold gets all the “traitor” press when there were other spies and turncoats doing their thing during the Revolution. Of course there were! There were Loya...Show More
Last Sunday’s parliamentary election was one of existential stakes for Moldova and considerable concern for Europe. But will the newly elected, pro-EU PAS keep Russian influence at bay?See omnys...Show More
This week, special guest Becca Mann joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam FelberLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesN...Show More
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Greg Jenner is joined in the eighteenth century by historian Professor Katherine Astbury and comedian Jen Brister to learn about French queen Marie Antoinette. Born an Austrian princess, Marie Antoine...Show More
A disgraced CISO (Greg Kinnear) gets a call from a Miami journalist (Erin Moriarty) who needs help investigating a series of scams targeting terminally ill patients.
Pirates. The lone wolves of the sea. Yet, not only did they know each other, but they also created a community referred to as the Pirate Republic. It’s not really surprising then that some joined forc...Show More
Tulsa Massacre The Black Wall Street Massacre. Detecting buried remains with ground-penetrating radar. Ozymandias Doing splodey blue-balls on a city vs dropping a squid. “Saving” humanity. Narci...Show More
The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important moments in human history. However, it didn’t happen one time in one place. It occurred multiple times in multiple locations. H...Show More
Jasmine, Scarlet, and Violet navigate the Library Maze, with some assistance from the librarian. (CWs: depression, death, guns, injury, fire, strong language, mentioning vomit) Check out our website f...Show More
The Violet Hour presents - BETWEEN THE DEVIL Episode 01 - Invenire Te Ipsum Inter Astra (Find Yourself Among the Stars) When Francisco decides to try his hand at merchant shipping, the latest in a lon...Show More
In the last episode we look at the Irish approach to the war in quite broad strokes. Today we dive into the specifics, detailing a raid on a group of RIC men guarding a bread lorry and then looking at...Show More
How does Little Stevie Wonder grow into just… Stevie Wonder? Years after signing his first recording deal as a kid with Motown Records, Stevie decides to renegotiate his contract. One of the things on...Show More
How the Song sought to show the meaning of life in their art.
How flowers played an important role in the lives of the people of the Song Dynasty.
Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation—we’ll slip into spy mode with the Spy Vibe Podcast and revisit one of animation’s coolest secret agents. .In Lounge Life Magazine, a shake-up in the Bond unive...Show More
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President Trump says Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza. He says the details have been shared with Hamas and once the Palestinian group confirms it agrees with the line, there wil...Show More
Tom Papa jokes about DNA tests in his Netflix special, "Home Free".
This week Ken welcomes showrunner (Bones), author (The Driver, The Seminarian) and all around amazing human Hart Hanson. Ken and Hart discuss Canadian advertisements of dogs who want milk, milk bags, ...Show More
Thomas Walker was born in England and emigrated to Boston in 1752. In 1763 he moved to Montreal and became a merchant. When the war broke out in the Colonies, both Walker and his wife’s sympathies rem...Show More
In this week's episode, we are taking a look at how the patriarchal society and patrilineal anxieties of early modern English society influenced the sexist representations of gender in Shakespeare's K...Show More
"I come seeking Janus." This episode takes us to London during the Victorian period. A man named Carl Granton seeks out The Brotherhood of the Phoenix, but is he really just the humble cabbie he claim...Show More
On Sundays, we try to bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that provide a little context for the news of 2025. Today: a look back at the very first government shutdown, and how s...Show More
Once more, the periodic table drags us to hell -- this time by way of ancient Greece.
All right, everybody settle down. Welcome to the weekly meeting of the National Association Of W Lovers.
Send us a text Why did economics stop asking moral questions? In this episode of American Socrates, we uncover the forgotten roots of political economy—where ethics, power, and justice were central to...Show More
On Monday, President Trump outlined his proposal for a peace deal in Gaza, a moment he described as ‘potentially one of the great days ever in civilisation’. In a press conference announcing the plan,...Show More
Crime doesn’t resemble the old days. A deepfake of your voice can be used to convince a relative you need money. AI bots are capable of colluding in financial markets. There are seemingly countless ne...Show More
For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones. Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, and emperors, have been central to religious ceremonies...Show More
A South American dictator is trying to gain support in the United States...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.
Monday, October 6th, 2025 Today, a Trump appointed judge has blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Portland; a woman is shot by a federal agent in Chicago; the administration is deporting a...Show More
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OA1196 - This week in our continuing Still Good Law series, Matt and Jenessa take on the 1963 Supreme Court case which is still believed to hold the record for angering the most Americans at the same ...Show More
Donnell Rawlings jokes about New Zealand in his Netflix special "A New Day".
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Before we dive into the birth of Timur, it might be nice to quickly review the historical background and political context. This episode is just that - a hasty, simplified review of what we've covered...Show More
We actually touched on this once before, but George Washington was known for being quite the gentleman, but he did have a temper, especially when things weren’t handled in a gentlemanly way. Cross the...Show More
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the US meet in Egypt to discuss Trump peace plan for Gaza. Also: a special BBC investigation into the fast-growing crime of online sexual extortion; California Gover...Show More
Burnt Millipede, Joan Pedestrian and Doug Pedestrian of The Neighborhood Listen podcast stop by to gush over Al Pacino, do a deep dive on comic cats, and talk about how Burnt’s girlfriend saved his li...Show More
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Iain Dale talks to David Laws about the life and political career of Herbert Henry Asquith, who served as Prime Minister from 1908 to 1916.
Graham and Maria reminisce about their first jobs - and why they were never exactly a great fit for office life...! Also up for discussion: the chore of community WhatsApp groups and the treasures Gra...Show More
How long would it take to watch every video on YouTube? (Spoiler: it's mind-boggling!) Our digital landscape, beverage choices, and literary understanding would look dramatically different without the...Show More
Welcome to ”The Gray Files.” In this episode, we expose the surveillance state that exists not in dystopian novels, but on your social media feeds. We reveal how governments and corporations are using...Show More
With only several seconds of audio, someone can clone a victim’s voice, call their bank, and potentially get access to … everything. Vocal deepfakes have gotten very good, but so has the technology to...Show More
In France Sebastien Lecornu resigns as prime minister saying the conditions were not fulfilled for him to carry on. He criticised unwillingness by political parties to reach compromises. Several parti...Show More
Every day, everyone who uses the internet uses the Domain Name System. The key to the domain name system lies in the highest level of the system, the top-level domains. These are the domains such as ...Show More
If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it's time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the s...Show More
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 Today, President Trump vows to consider a pardon of convicted child sex offender and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell; ABC News confirms that person 3 in the Comey indic...Show More
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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back from New York to wrap up the 2025 season. The writers discuss what went wrong for Boston in the Bronx, hand out some season awards and then give their t...Show More
Matt McCusker jokes about being 21 in his Netflix special, "A Humble Offering".
Donald Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, making good on his promise to generals to use American cities as "training grounds." Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss the court order—i...Show More
The Ghost of Merv Griffin is here and so is the ghost of John and Emily's 30s, as Emily finally hits the big 4-0 and John is soon to follow. We discuss the feeling of getting older, Emily's big birthd...Show More
Solar and wind power have overtaken coal as the world’s leading source of electricity for the first time on record. Record solar expansion and steady wind growth is driving the shift, with China and I...Show More
THREE BROKEN THREADS - Our stalker was becoming more present. Sherlock was determined to close this case as quickly as possible as he still attempted to clean up the mess from our previous adventure.....Show More
The Vaultmaster of the Ardent has compiled a selection of stories from all corners of The Vault to commit to the wax. This variety show is sourced from the Far and Tall Tales community. Our sincerest ...Show More
The July Revolution is over, and Louis-Philippe will be France's next king. But what sort of monarchy Louis-Philippe will lead is yet to be determined, as France's politicians gather to hash out the f...Show More
Episode 109: FUN FACT: Everything is totally super okay! Well, except for all of the alarms going off. But who cares about alarms when you have coffee, friendship, vacuum-sealed coffins, and many, MAN...Show More
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The “national divorce” fantasy sounds tidy until you run it through family systems: cutoffs, triangulation, custody battles, and a court stuck parenting two furious adults. Translation: America doesn’...Show More
It may seem like data breaches have gotten a heck of a lot more common. Well, there’s something to that. The bad guys are getting badder faster than the good guys are getting better. This week, we’re ...Show More
With the government shutdown, the majority of NASA and its projects have been put on pause. Plus, scientists are studying a sample that could be a sign of life on Mars and looking at how space weather...Show More
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 Today, Jim Comey will be arraigned in the Eastern District of Virginia; members of Congress will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors about the discharge petiti...Show More
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Kountry Wayne jokes about his uncle in his Netflix special, "A Woman's Prayer".
Tommy & Ben sound the alarm about how Trump is laying the foundation for war with Venezuela—breaking down the administration’s justifications, what escalation could look like, and why attacking Venezu...Show More
We stand by 0% of our takes and songs in this episode! Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Please check out https://rabiesalliance.org/ Editing by: Casey Toney Theme by: Arne P...Show More
Members of the Texas National Guard are gathering at an army facility outside Chicago, after orders from President Trump. Hundreds of troops have been deployed to the US's third largest city to suppor...Show More
A whirlwind of truths and revelations. To binge the full season early, plus plenty of bonus content, check out http://patreon.com/howidied Transcripts and full cast can be found at http://Audioh...Show More
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While Boston was under siege, the British were having a hard time getting food and other supplies. But they still controlled the water, so British naval vessels went in search. Captain James Wallace w...Show More
As the climate shifts into a new normal, plenty of questions are being asked about the state of urban planning around the world. Mainly: how can we better adapt our cities to climate change? What does...Show More
In this the first of a three parts, we look at how Ormond Winter took the intelligence fight to the IRA and how in retaliation they carried out the biggest single attack Dublin saw throughout the war....Show More
How do you follow lightning in a bottle? Well, if you’re Stevie Wonder, you go on tour with The Rolling Stones. Now catering to a wider (and whiter) audience, Stevie expresses himself as a Black artis...Show More
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Discovering what flowers can tell us about the sights and sounds of the Song Dynasty.
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Helen Zaltzman for a transcendental episode of The Bugle — one that’s proudly, intentionally, and gloriously Trump-free.👼 We turn our at...Show More
The Sinaloa Cartel made the bulk of its money on cocaine. But cartels are diversifying into new operations including things like wildlife trafficking. Think sharks, jaguars, capybaras. The result is s...Show More
While neither nation is famed for their military might, the mutual defence treaty signed this week by Australia and Papua New Guinea has some strategic benefits for both. Andrew Mueller explains. ...Show More
In the midst of the Great Depression, the City of St. Louis wanted to create a monument to the city’s role in the westward expansion of the United States and general waterfront improvement. It took t...Show More
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Today, Jim Comey pled not guilty, asked for and was granted a speedy trial and outlined which motions to dismiss he’s going to file; the 9th Circuit has temporarily stayed...Show More
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Earthquake jokes about relationships in his Netflix special, "Joke Telling Business".
As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the "Godfather of AI," to understand what we've actual...Show More
When the war first started, the Continental Army took on all comers, largely because they didn’t have a lot of choice. Frankly, they needed whatever bodies they could get. But it was around this time ...Show More
By now the British appear to accepted the fact that the war was going to go on for much longer than they thought. They thought that fighting the colonies would be a cake walk. They discovered that it ...Show More
On a mission, Polly Barrow finds an unexpected ally in the dead streets of Tourniquet.CW: Family strife, discussion of monster based kinks and the unnatural conception of a child, risk of harm by weat...Show More
Comedian extraordinaire Jamie Lee joins Scott to talk about sharing her wedding planning trips & tricks on her new Netflix show The Wedding Coach. Then, lawyer Italiano Jones is back to help fight for...Show More
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a ...Show More
“Gelson’s is gone.” That’s what Rob Long heard the TV newscaster say solemnly as he watched flames engulf the grocery store. Rob loved that now burned-down market off Sunset in the Palisades, now in t...Show More
It's October 9th. Today, we look back at the first "teach-ins" at the University of Michigan in 1965, and discuss the power of gathering together to learn and teach. Plus, we announce our very own tea...Show More
The Band: A History sits down with famed photographer Elliott Landy to discuss his length career in photography and the time he spent with The Band in their formative years. Landy has since gone on to...Show More
Shiver me timbers! This is the first in a two-part series about Boston’s role in the Golden Age of Piracy, from 1650 to 1726. A few pirates set sail from our city, some preyed on the shipping coming...Show More
DERELICT Premium: https://derelict.supercast.com/ Sarah Raynor wakes to find Killian gone...with the ship now controlled by Alpha, monsters hunting her in the dark, and a mysterious black lifeform sp...Show More
Market manipulation is an age-old issue. People trying to make money off unsuspecting investors by artificially influencing the price of a stock, say. But what happens when the one manipulating market...Show More
In which a mystery of Nazi propaganda, once solved, powers television sitcoms for decades to come, and Ken wonders about the least talented part of a guitarist. Certificate #37919.
Government ministers in Israel meet to approve President Trump's peace plan. There's an outburst of joy and celebration in Israel and Gaza after the deal was signed. But will it hold? We also look at ...Show More
Friday, October 10th, 2025 Today, a federal judge has issued a restraining order barring federal agents from using riot control weapons against journalists and protestors in Chicago; a different fede...Show More
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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam grade the 2025 Red Sox position players, from Roman Anthony to Connor Wong and Masataka Yoshida. The writers discuss each player's 2025 performances. Part 2 (pit...Show More
When computers were first created, they were enormous.They would often take up the better part of a building, and they consumed large amounts of energy. Despite the size of these early computers, so...Show More
Nate Jackson jokes about gyms in his Netflix special, "Super Funny".
OA1197 - The National Guard is being federalized and sent into cities that the President doesn’t like against the explicit will of state governors and local populations. Matt covers as much as we know...Show More
Lisa is thrown headfirst into the world of espionage when she is instructed by Hank to take Helen’s yoga class and pose as a friendly young student. Meanwhile, Jordan takes notice of an Onar resident ...Show More
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That’s an interesting goof I made with today’s cover art, with the tiny black stripe down the right. It’s a mistake, but it looks like the picture has a shadow, so I’m keepin’ it. The Second Continent...Show More
From companions, to lovers, to suicide note co-authors, people are relying on AI more than ever to help them navigate life’s ups and downs. So far, AI’s digital connection, or rather disconnection, to...Show More
After establishing the city of St Petersburg, what was Peter the Great’s next step in his titanic struggle against Charles XII of Sweden, for mastery of northern and eastern Europe? What drastic, brut...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam grade the 2025 Red Sox pitchers from Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman to Jordan Hicks and Tanner Houck. The writers discuss each player's 2025 performances in...Show More
War Yankee - Overland Overland.04: View From Cincinnati Kyle Bondo focuses on Ulysses S. Grant’s choice to move his command into the field and join General George Meade and the Army of the Potomac in ...Show More
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Christmas 1974, and two young climbers stumble across an abandoned house in the Scottish mountains. It’s a bothy - a safe shelter for hunters and climbers out in the wilds of the highlands. But Phil a...Show More
As Vice Week wraps up here at The Indicator, we wanted to take a slightly different perspective on the evolving business of crime and take a look at TRUE crime. As in the genre. Because look, people a...Show More
Tens of thousands of Gazans make the long walk back to where they once lived after a ceasefire comes into force. Meanwhile, families in Israel wait for the return of the last remaining hostages held b...Show More
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Steph Tolev jokes about sauna sex in her Netflix special, "Filth Queen".
This week, Donald Trump expands his military crackdown and then looks around for his Nobel Peace Prize, the shutdown threatens to upend the Los Angeles airport rankings, and RFK Jr. suggests that auti...Show More
Many filmmakers are known for small signatures that they always put inside their films. Alfred Hitchcock always used himself in a cameo. George Lucas always found a way to integrate the number 1138. Q...Show More
President Trump has said he will impose additional 100% import tariffs on Chinese goods by next month, and put export controls on any and all critical software. He said this was in response to China ...Show More
In today's episode, we are exploring the first official publications of Shakespeare's plays: the quartos and the first Folio. What even is a quarto versus a folio? Let's find out! Shakespeare Anyone...Show More
Benedict Arnold and Company are still on the move toward Quebec. Over a three-week period they’ve moved fewer than 90 miles, with only…300 to go. Today they’ve reached The Great Carrying Place, a 13-m...Show More
Hey Everyone!Please enjoy this month’s FREE after-dinner conversation with US, Janie & Paul, your comedy couple co-hosts. In this episode Janie wonders if Tilly Norwood will reboot every Eddie Murphy ...Show More
Greg Jenner is joined in Regency England by historian Dr Lucy Worsley and actor Sally Phillips to learn all about the life and works of literary legend Jane Austen on the 250th anniversary of her birt...Show More
Gabe returns to help Jasmine, Scarlet, and Violet get to Sterling’s lab. Jasmine makes a startling discovery, and Sterling makes a hard choice. It’s all down from here. (CWs: insects, insect noises, f...Show More
In the last episode of Season 7, Liba Taub introduces the science of ancient Greece and Rome and details the link between poetry, philosophy, and science. A PDF transcript for this episode can be foun...Show More
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Pirates created their own republic and formed a democracy. They made allegiances with each other and governments. The Golden Age of Piracy even sounds somewhat...romantic. But all good things come to ...Show More
Computing Not the sweet and sour delicious dessert, but the computing devices. Kodi, Smart Mirrors, retro arcade machines, and low-power cheap servers in the closet. Apple moving to ARM. The next ge...Show More
The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit is one of the best-known and most important units within the bureau. The use of profiling and psychology to apprehend criminals has revolutionized how we understan...Show More
New music from Jeff Tweedy and classic jams from Violent Femmes, The B-52's, Matthew Sweet, and more. Plus the latest edition of This Week in Punk Rock History. Originally broadcast on October 10, 202...Show More
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Brian Simpson jokes about selling out in his Netflix special, "Live From The Mothership".
This week, we're live in Honolulu with panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, special guest Taimane!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adc...Show More
Although Lyman Beecher could be considered famous just for being the father of several prominent writers and ministers, he also had some achievements in his own right. Beecher first became known for a...Show More
Fierce fighting is taking place between the Pakistani army and Afghan Taliban forces at multiple points along the Durand Line. It's the latest flare-up between the neighbours as insecurity rises in th...Show More
"Cool, cool, that's cool, cool!" On October 11 2005 we posted our first show. Flash forward 20 years and I thought it'd be fun to repost it since it's been archived offline for a long time. It's pre...Show More
Witness an incredible, unbreakable bond between two who couldn't be more alike. We'll also learn about a married couple.
This entire episode serves as cautionary advice to anyone seeking to add osmium to their element collection.
November 2-8, 1991 This week Ken welcomes writer, performer and Cleavland television stalwart Zachariah Durr to the show. Ken and Zachariah discuss bunkers, loving the smell of gasoline, BYOTVG, Jim H...Show More
"Is it a Spaghetti Western?" It's time for a tale from the Wild West! So put on your cowboy boots, don your Stetson, and get ready to ride with Lord Darrell Arthur Duppa and Billy Gritt. Yeehaw! This ...Show More
A New Jersey comic book convention is the target of a terrorist's money laundering plot...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.
Send us a text Gross Domestic Product tracks how much stuff we produce—but does it tell us how well we’re doing? In this episode of American Socrates, we question the dominance of GDP as our society’s...Show More
On January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed. It banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. The path to the 18th Amendment was something that was almos...Show More
The billionaire Larry Ellison could soon control huge portions of America’s AI, attention economy and legacy media. He already owns swathes of AI infrastructure and is preparing to takeover TikTok, wh...Show More
French prime minister Jules de Polignac believed he was receiving visions of the Virgin Mary during France's 1830 July Revolution — or so many sources claim. But is it true? Join me as we sort fact fr...Show More
Monday, October 13th, 2025 Today, former national security advisor John Bolton could be indicted as early as this week; Trump robs Peter to pay Paul without Congressional authorization; Donald’s nomi...Show More
Doug welcomes Yourgo Artsitas, Paget Brewster and Mercedes Bryce Morgan to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...Show More
Anticipation is growing in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv where families and friends of the remaining Israeli hostages have gathered ahead of their expected release by Hamas after two years of captivity ...Show More
Keith Robinson jokes about sex in his Netflix special, "Different Strokes".
April 9th marks the traditionally accepted anniversary of Timur's birth on April 9th, 1336. In this episode we talk about the state of Transoxiana upon the birth of Timur. This is where it all begin...Show More
Adam Pally is here to talk about his new comedy special “An Intimate Evening With Adam Pally,” as well as his new podcast “Staying Alive with John Gabrus and Adam Pally.” Then, twins Barbara and Britt...Show More
Iain Dale talks to historian Andrew Thompson about the life and political career of Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton who served as Prime Minister for 16 months from 1768 to 1770.
Beyond Belief, "Have Gin Will Travel"Written by Ben Acker & Ben BlackerStarring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Erinn Hayes as Obsidia; Joshua Malina as Doug; Autumn Rees...Show More
Alex and Bobby discuss the borderline perfect vibes of the 2025 playoffs so far, before reigning in their 400th episode by launching into what they do best: an absurdly-esoteric-yet-charming-and-schol...Show More
It’s Cake and Candles for the US Navy, born this day in 1775. The Continental Congress initially authorized the purchase and retrofitting of two ships. But before long they saw the wisdom of having a ...Show More
How do you return unwanted cash? Graham and Maria mull this over, plus: - What words or phrases do you always mispronounce? - How to deal with quite an insistent vegetarian at home... - Is it wei...Show More
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes! Some hold communities together when tragedy strikes - while others flex their 24 inch biceps! Either way, our world would be a whole lot different without the he...Show More
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More than two years after attacking Israel on October 7, 2023, Hamas has handed over the last 20 living hostages. Meanwhile, Israel has begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees....Show More
If you look at the grand sweep of human history, there are centuries where seemingly little happens, and there are decades where centuries take place. The first 25 years of the 20th century were one...Show More
If you feel like an outsider in a world that seems unrelatable, could it be because you’re yearning for authenticity in your connections? I know I am. Making friendships and romantic relationships can...Show More
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Today, major media outlets are refusing to sign the new Pentagon policy that requires pre-approval of news stories; Trump manages to screw up the ceasefire and hostage dea...Show More
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Maria Bamford jokes about secrets in her Netflix special, "Old Baby".
President Trump travels to Israel and Egypt to celebrate the return of the hostages and the end of military operations in Gaza. Tommy and Lovett react to the ceasefire, discuss what's next for Gaza, I...Show More
TJ Fisher makes it to the Tournament of Champions and we learn about the duality of Jeopardy! headlines as the US Mirror goes wild over his victory (and defeat). We go wild for this great week of game...Show More
There is huge uncertainty over what happens next following the Gaza ceasefire deal. President Trump has left the region after signing off his peace plan at a summit in Egypt. Also: Madagascar's embatt...Show More
Programming Note: Mike came down with a case of electronic laryngitis, so you’re getting me again for today’s episode. But Mike wrote it, so there’s that. John Dabney Terrell Sr. was…not one of our be...Show More
BASKERVILLE HALL - We arrived in Dartmoor and the chilling chasm that was Baskerville Hall. It was time to begin our work, firstly with Frank and then Rosemary Barrymore. The Housekeeper and the Under...Show More
How did so many grand theaters and movie palaces come to be abandoned? In this episode we'll dive into the history of theaters in America with Matt Lambros, theater historian and creator of...Show More
A man who’s had a violent, otherworldly encounter meets with a group that claim to have had similar experiences.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ghost-wax--6153883/...Show More
It's October 13th. This day in 2013, the healthcare.gov website is a total fiasco. It had launched a couple weeks earlier and was immediately unusable, with only six people being able to enroll in the...Show More
Episode 110: As X and the crew of the Enforcer One continue to deal with THE HAPS, darker secrets about the Ra Initiative, X's parents, and even X herself begin to surface. (Quite literally.) Listen i...Show More
This week we travel back to the 1950's & 60's to hear all about one of the most influential acts of all time The Everly Brothers with biographer Barry Mazor. Don & Phil's Dad Ike was a musician & the ...Show More
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We’re evolving the show: no lecturing from a leather chair, more real psychology in real time. The country’s back on the couch and we’re putting the headlines through the clinic: identity, projection,...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the recent coaching moves, as well as who might be making calls in the future to poach members of the staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...Show More
For most of human history, economic growth was, well, pretty bleak. But around the Enlightenment, things started clicking. This year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences went to a trio of resea...Show More
Every year, the Nobel Prize committee awards the Nobel Prize in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel. Save for the years where there have been world wars, the prize has been given annually since...Show More
Send us a text Born Bad Radio: Episode 4 ((Monster Mash) Broadcasting live from Dracula’s castle, DJ Sleazy T and his evil AI sidekick claw their way out of the crypt for an autism awareness Halloween...Show More
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 Today, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva; Jack Smith speaks out about his investi...Show More
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Janet Varney and John Hodgman have arrived in the keystone state! First order of business: What on Earth is a keystone anyway?
With over a 100 million pieces of space junk around our planet, scientists researchers, and the public are concerned over how we treat our world and the repercussions of leaving trash in space. Plus, ...Show More
Paul Virzi jokes about his wife scrolling through his phone in his Netflix special, "Nocturnal Admissions".
It’s Vapid Response Wednesday, and Thomas, Lydia, and Matt are back to take apart more bad-faith nonsense from some of the worst people in public life. First up: The Atlantic's Caitlyn Flanagan on why...Show More
Let's have a look at sports. Weather: "The Cyclone" by Al Olender Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 3 is here!...Show More
Israel says it has received four more bodies of dead hostages from Gaza as part of the latest ceasefire deal with Hamas. There are still 20 to be returned under the agreement. Also, one of the ancient...Show More
Let's just hope this episode doesn't get struck by lightning... Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by: Casey Toney Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Emily Kardamis & E...Show More
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Fort St. Jean was a relatively soft target compared to Boston. Plus, it wasn’t as well fortified because the British weren’t holed up there. Sooner or later something would come along to break up the ...Show More
When Rob Long was 18, a dentist said his wisdom teeth had to go. His father told him to hang up the phone: “The whole wisdom tooth thing is a scam.” Forty years later, Rob's fine — mostly. And now, wa...Show More
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Today we look at one of the most brutal reprisals carried out by the British so far in the War of Independence. One that left a distinct mark on the GAA and shook Dublin to its very core. Hosted on A...Show More
In the small, hauntingly quiet town of Faith, Kansas, there is a mystery unfolding that will change Stephen Gray's life forever.
Stephen can't seem to leave Faith, no matter how hard he tries.Unlock the secrets...
On the night of the Good Friday pageant, Stephen finds himself reluctantly playing a part in the town's religious reenactment. And if that isn't weird enough, he finally comes face to face with the Gy...Show More
Stephen is confronted with horrors he would have never believed only hours before as he witnesses first hand what the Gyspy Vampire Slayers from Kansas were trained to do.
After the harrowing events at Banks Farm, Stephen struggles to cope with what he's seen. But the nightmare is far from over.
What more is there to say? For Stevie Wonder, a lot. He’s got more love songs, sure. But as Stevie takes a hard look at the world around him, he’s itching to address different concerns — drugs, politi...Show More
GPS runs our world, but the system is far from perfect and much more fragile than people believe. This episode, GPS expert Logan Scott speaks with senior producer Teresa Carey about the past, present,...Show More
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 Today, dozens of Pentagon reporters have turned in their access badges and exited the Pentagon; Brown University rejects Trump’s extortion bid; a federal judge has blocke...Show More
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We get to one of the most interesting pirates of the age - Ann Bonny. The pirate world was not kind to women, so how did Ann navigate the tumultuous waters of being a pirate and a woman? Find out! (Oh...Show More
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser for another round of global absurdity and barely contained disbelief.🕊️ We begin in the Middle East, where “peace” has apparently...Show More
President Andry Rajoelina flees as Madagascar’s youth follow the example of protestors in Morocco, Nepal and Sri Lanka, among others. But why are Gen Z taking to the streets across the world? An...Show More
On September 2, 31 BC, one of the most important battles in history took place off the coast of Greece. The forces of Octavian, the posthumously adopted son of Julius Caesar, squared off against the...Show More
Liza Treyger jokes about her goals in her Netflix special, "Night Owl".
In the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, Jon is joined by Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator and President of the U.S./Middle East Project, and Zaha Hassan, former Palestinian legal adviso...Show More
Live from Boston, Scott welcomes to the stage Jason Mantzoukas, comedian Eugene Mirman, Malt Shop owner Bing Lujo, Scott's grandma Nana, Tuscan lawyer Italiano Jones, and financial guru Doug Gropes! S...Show More
Pretty Polly Barrow faces shadows of the past while upholding her end of a bargain.CW: Family strife, description of a horror/monster themed kink club, death of a child, mutilation, sounds of a buildi...Show More
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It's 1903. This day, Teddy Roosevelt is visiting Ellis Island amid a fierce conversation about American immigration policy. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Andrew Porwancher of Arizona State to ...Show More
As a 24-year-old aspiring screenwriter in L.A., Rob Long didn’t have the money or job prospects to purchase a $400 leather jacket. So, naturally, he did. As luck had it, Rob got his first job as a TV ...Show More
To be clear, the actual burning of Falmouth took place on October 18, but the events that led directly to it happened on this day. Captain Henry Mowat had been captured by patriots in Falmouth some ti...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss what's next for Alex Bregman after he opted out of his contract. Plus, who is most likely to take home some gold hardware for the Sox? Learn more about y...Show More
In which three or four pretenders decide to pass themselves off as a very convincingly killed Russian prince, and John realizes some jobs have dripping access. Certificate #51533.
With a partial "Muslim Ban" in place, it's important to remember that vilifying "enemy aliens" is one of the darkest chapters of our nation's history. A hundred years ago, Americans were all too will...Show More
Friday, October 17th, 2025 Today, John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts of transmission and retention of national defense information under the Espionage Act; a 7th Circuit panel unanimously uph...Show More
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1968 marked the beginning of one of the most infamous killing sprees in American history. For two years, Northern California was terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders. It wasn’t just the...Show More
Pods Against Tomorrow reinvestigates the noir genre one film at a time. Join our hosts, Hugh Manon and Abe Doubleday-Bush, along with a rotating guest — our "Ace in the Hole" — as they delve into an a...Show More
OA1199 - Voting rights expert Jenessa Seymour takes us through this week’s oral arguments in one of the most important cases before the Supreme Court this term: Louisiana v. Callais, which has the pot...Show More
During a romantic dinner with Helen, Stanley gets a mysterious phone call from someone named Bob. Conflicted by her relationship with Helen, Lisa reports a minor infraction to Panopticog’s CEO, Judy K...Show More
Fortune Feimster jokes about her mom's old boyfriend in her Netflix special, "Crushing It".
President Trump has said he expects to meet Vladimir Putin in Hungary "within two weeks" after holding what he described as a "very productive" phone call with the Russian leader. Speaking as he arriv...Show More
Frantz Fanon, who was born in Martinique, died aged 36. He nevertheless made very significant contributions to the discussion of racism and colonialism, influenced strongly by the existentialist tradi...Show More
Why was the greatest and most climactic battle of the Great Northern War, the Battle of Poltova, one of the most important in all European history? What drove Charles XII of Sweden to invade Russia in...Show More
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This week on How Is This Better? – Akilah Hughes talks with civil rights attorney and conversion therapy survivor Ryan Kendall, as the Supreme Court takes up Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could reopen...Show More
Okay, first off, it’s only appropriate that I apologize for the stupid title. I really shouldn’t write when I’m low on sleep. Manley’s beginnings were murky (e.g. his year of birth is approximate) but...Show More
After young climber Phil’s terrifying night in the Scottish highlands, whatever lurks in the abandoned cottage appears to follow him home to Glasgow. He decides to return to Luibeilt to confront his f...Show More
When a group of Young Republicans' racist private messages—which included praise for Hitler and slavery and jokes about gas chambers—get leaked to POLITICO, JD Vance says "that's what kids do" and tha...Show More
War Yankee - Overland Overland.05: Plans Within Plans Kyle Bondo focuses on General Meade's tactical plans to move the Army of the Potomac over the Rapidan River and around the Confederate flank. Over...Show More
In this episode of the Spinoza Triad Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs consider Michel Foucault's concepts of power and discourse and wonder if they help to understand the Pandemic. Ric...Show More
It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: Frozen and canceled federal dollars, America’s intensifying tit-for-t...Show More
President Zelensky of Ukraine is in Washington ahead of crucial talks with Donald Trump. He's expected to press for long-range Tomahawk missiles to strike Russia. Also: China's ruling Communist Party ...Show More
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Andrew Schulz jokes about labor in his Netflix special, "LIFE".
Mike Johnson puts us over his knee for daring to protest, JD Vance lets the Young Republicans run wild at the playground, and Pete Hegseth expels the entire Pentagon press pool. Teri Hatcher regales u...Show More
Scam hunters look for vulnerabilities. Ezra teaches Heidi where to look.
George Washington was a pretty smart guy. He knew exactly what his army needed, in all aspects. He had a handle on discipline, on supplies, on tactics and any number of other things. Washington surrou...Show More
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock and comedian Desiree Burch in the 15th century to learn all about the Columbian Exchange, which is often described as the start of globalisation.In t...Show More
Jasmine and Scarlet reach the lobby, where they find someone missing and confront the real antagonist. Jasmine receives a call. The end is the beginning is the end. (CWs: guns, bullying, implied homop...Show More
President Trump has achieved what numerous other world leaders have failed to secure: a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. So is there actually merit in his unorthodox approach to diplomacy?See omny...Show More
ill-advised by Bill Nighy is an actual thing! Bill is here to answer your questions... from what to do when you don't recognise somebody to his thoughts on clutter.If you are socially adept, there’s n...Show More
In this episode, David A. Bell introduces Napoleon Bonaparte and his revolutionary life and career. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-content/u...Show More
Cutthroat. According to dictionary entries, it’s someone so ruthless they cut the throat of another. A murderer is a person of vicious and Machiavellian nature. And in the world of piracy, there were ...Show More
Self-driving cars Garbage in/garbage out with ML training. Whether or not you allow the user to protect the driver at the expense of the pedestrian, those deicisions are still being made. The advant...Show More
In 1966, the People’s Republic of China entered what became one of the most tumultuous periods in its history. In a spasm of revolutionary upheaval primarily led by students, almost everyone in the ...Show More
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Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the perfect shirt.This episodes' playlist is called ‘Country Hurts’ Storm Windows - John Prine Leavin’ - Sh...Show More
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In the United States hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in nationwide demonstrations against President Trump's policies; the so-called No Kings protests want to send the message that Dona...Show More
Jo Koy jokes about taking pictures in his Netflix special, "Live From Brooklyn".
March 2-8, 1996 This week Ken welcomes comedian behind the comedy special "Bougie on a Budget", Denise Winkelman. Ken and Denise discuss pouring rain in New England, growing up in Minnesota, Ken con...Show More
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This episode is part one of a two part series where we will be looking at the representations of mental health and disability in Shakespeare's King Lear. First, in this week's episode, we will be disc...Show More
"Glass holds many secrets..." During a performance of Donizetti's Il Castello di Kenilworth at Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, The Brotherhood of the Phoenix comes across a strange instrument: The Glas...Show More
There were two events marked today. One of them involves the continuation of a ban on exports of weapons to America. This was something that had to be formally declared every few months. Meanwhile dow...Show More
Alvarez noticed a great disturbance in the rocks, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
Sometimes, being set in stone isn't permanent enough.
After the events of "The Con is On", Bowden and Gloria contemplate a film version of Lord Nero of the Planet Lesbos. This bonus scene was created for subscribers to our Patreon! If you want to hear a...Show More
A shadowy cabal of cattle barons have developed an additive that makes beef addictive...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.
Send us a text In this episode of American Socrates, we dive deep into the world of consumer culture through the lens of Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer’s concept of the culture industry. Why do so ...Show More
A boarding school for witches? Imagine that! No, not Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Bigotry. We're talking about Miss Cackle's Academy, from Jill Murphy's 1974 bestseller The Worst Witch. In this e...Show More
After years of war throughout the continent of Europe, in 1814, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated and was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy. The European powers thought th...Show More
Examining the Song Dynasty's mania for stationery.
How porcelain became an essential part of the lives of the Song Dynasty.
Monday, October 20th, 2025 Today, over 7 million people came out to protest tyranny this weekend in the largest single protest in American history; more universities have rejected Trump’s compact; th...Show More
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Long description (no character limit and should always end with the words below): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to join talks in Hungary with Donald Trump and Russian leader ...Show More
John Mulaney jokes about Uber in his Netflix special, "Everybody's Live With John Mulaney".
Doug welcomes Kenice Mobley, Ryan Nemeth and Dan Perrault to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The historical stage is set. Timur is here. And my neighbors are unusually loud. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassi...Show More
In the immediate aftermath of the destruction of Falmouth (then Massachusetts, now Maine), naturally there was a great deal of concern when it came to defending our shores from the British Navy. After...Show More
Is it weird to share ice lollies with your actual dog? Graham and Maria have opinions. Plus there are dilemmas on some unbearable snoring and a friend possibly being cheated on - and Graham dishes on ...Show More
Iain Dale talks to Professor Gordon Pentland about the life and career of Viscount Goderich who served as Prime Minister for nearly five months from August 1827 to January 1828.
Since 2020, the cost of veterinary care has increased about 40%—almost twice the rate of inflation. As a result, many pet owners say they've skipped necessary vet care. So, what's going on here? A vet...Show More
Stubbornness has a funny way of changing history! Our world would look - and taste - a lot different without the sweet successes of March 3rd. Get ready for a triple dose of determination as today’...Show More
OA1200 - We've got another great law and science episode for ya! Are polygraphs admissible? Do they work? Matt and Jenessa talk about the history, law, and science of polygraphs, and how criminal cour...Show More
One of the biggest advances in space flight right now is happening with the development of Starship. Starship is the largest rocket ever flown, but it is fundamentally different than all other rocket...Show More
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A mom doesn't want to six next to her abusive ex during her child's wedding but doesn't want to come across as selfish. Is it selfish to make healthy choices that will keep you happy and safe? Importa...Show More
Charlie Pembroke, a private investigator, visits Fort Augustus to solve a museum robbery involving a missing amulet. He uncovers connections to a missing young man, Jamie, and starts unraveling the to...Show More
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 Today, a three judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland; Trump has begun demolishing the East Wing of the...Show More
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Amazon has resolved the technical glitch that brought down thousands of apps and websites and disrupted online banking, social media websites and Amazon's retail operations. Also, an interim report s...Show More
Jim Jefferies jokes about his two limb policy in his Netflix special, "Two Limb Policy".
We are back and we are delirious as John is coming off of a work trip and the fact his Toronto Blue Jays just minutes prior to recording clinched a spot in the World Series. But hey, we have a fun wee...Show More
After millions rally at No Kings protests, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown, spraying poop from a fighter jet onto the crowds below. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss h...Show More
THE STAPLETONS OF MERRIPIT HOUSE - I was miserable and, despite the company, I felt totally alone. The absence of Sherlock Holmes and a recent illness to Mariana was leaving me feeling very exposed. T...Show More
The Second Continental Congress was having a busy week, with the worries about the trade embargo going on, and whether ships from other nations could get in/out safely. And John Adams was worried, too...Show More
On the series premiere of The Supergroup, P-KAT (Paul, Katelyn, Alex & Tawny) write and record a dramatic song inspired by Paul's encounter with a stranger.
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Episode 111: Oh gosh… there’s just a LOT going on right now. From echoing screams to an appropriately science-fiction-y orange mystery goo, the Cavatica and its inhabitants are in for a real treat/doo...Show More
In the final baseball game ever played (because the Los Angeles Dodgers have unfortunately ended the sport), the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Seattle Mariners on their way to their first World Ser...Show More
The support group looks for those who hide the maze. Thinking a delivery company may be involved, they devise a novel way to get more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...Show More
Tonight’s clinic isn’t about policy points; it’s about the psychology underneath the headlines. We unpack three stories and the defenses they expose: The medal: a public meltdown over a Nobel snub. Tr...Show More
The Japanese parliament elects the new leader of the Liberal Party, Sanae Takaichi, as the country's first female prime minister. She holds conservative views and is not known to push for women's righ...Show More
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Today, Donald Trump is demanding a $230M payout from his own Justice Department to compensate him for his legal troubles; Trump’s Office of Special Counsel nominee to re...Show More
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The future of the Juno mission is uncertain after the probe's extension ended on Sept. 30, right before the government shutdown. Plus, the OSIRIS-APEX mission continues on after almost being cancelled...Show More
Michelle Wolf jokes about Martha Stewart in her Netflix special, "The Well".
Tommy and Ben discuss reports that Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a disaster, and that his summit in Hungary with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be canceled. The...Show More
Adal invents a brand new character and everyone gives it a try. Starring: Adal Rifai John Patrick Coan Erin Keif Editing by: Casey Toney Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Emily Kardamis & ...Show More
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White lace and promises. To binge the full season early, plus plenty of bonus content, check out http://patreon.com/howidied Transcripts and full cast can be found at http://AudiohmMedia.com/how...Show More
President Trump has said he doesn't want a "wasted meeting" after plans for a summit on Ukraine with Vladimir Putin in Bucharest were put on hold. Also: a court in Colombia overturns two convictions ...Show More
Heroes aren’t born, they’re made. This is the epic tale of Jack Kirby, the most famous cartoonist you never heard of: Born in the Lower East Side slums, veteran of the battlefields of France, co-creat...Show More
When it came time to market the Harold Lloyd silent movie classic Safety Last! in 1923, the studio knew it needed to make a big splash. So they hired a famous stunt performer, Harry F. Young, nickname...Show More
Humans and nature have always coexisted. But, human intervention makes our modern world look very different than it once did. This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into how humans are reshaping...Show More
In this the last of our series on Bloody Sunday 1920 we look at what happened in Dublin Castle on the evening of the 21st, try and uncover who of the IRA's targets were actually guilty and examine the...Show More
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What’s next? Wesley’s favorite album in the streak. But it’s not everyone’s favorite. Stevie Wonder’s trying to figure something out on this record. It shows a different, moodier, more reflective side...Show More
After the Pyrrhic victory at Bunker Hill, the fact that General Gage was about to be replaced probably came as a surprise to nobody. That he was replaced by William Howe…well, that also probably wasn’...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the 2025 World Series matchup and what it reveals about the Red Sox’s current roster construction. Plus, how will Craig Breslow reshape Boston’s pitch...Show More
Japan made history this week as its first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, was sworn in. But what are her politics and how will she manage without a parliamentary majority?See omnystudio.com/list...Show More
The great kilns of the Song Dynasty and how their products were used.
Introducing the Song Ci - the popular sung poetry of the Song Dynasty.
This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Tom Ballard and Ria Lina for another round of international nonsense.👑 TOP STORY: Prince Andrew has officially been&...Show More
Around 12,900 years ago, the last ice age was ending. Things were warming up, and the glaciers were starting to recede. …and then something happened. For about 1,200 years, the climate reversed and ...Show More
On this week's episode Bill tackles small talk, applications of marmite and how to live a happy life.This episode's playlist is called 'It’s Too Late To Go Home': Mr. Lucky - featuring Robert Cray - J...Show More
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 Today, federal agents descend on Chinatown in New York in an apparent raid; an ICE agent fired shots hitting an alleged immigrant and a US Marshal during a traffic stop i...Show More
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Trevor Noah jokes about public restrooms in his Netflix special, "Where Was I?".
Eight-timer Martin Starr visits to talk about his upcoming Hulu movie “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,” as well as his role on “Tulsa King.” Then, returning guest Louie Pantano laments the lack of cre...Show More
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations. President Trump says his conversations o...Show More
It’s that time again! It’s October. The sun goes down in the afternoon now. Night has a chill. And at CVS and Walgreens, they are already putting up the Christmas decorations. That’s right, it’s Hallo...Show More
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Peyton Randolph is another one of those Founding Fathers who goes largely unknown to most people, probably because he died relatively young (age 54) and early in the whole Independence movement. But R...Show More
In this episode, we continue our tale of Boston in the Golden Age of Piracy, picking up at the end of the War of The Spanish Succession. We’ll learn about some of the most fearsome and notorious pira...Show More
From the moment the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO hit the news until the arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione in a McDonald’s, every loudmouth had a theory about the killer and his motive. You ...Show More
"That was all we could do at the time. We couldn't get along—we all knew that fairness was a bunch of shit. We all knew we were getting screwed, so we couldn't sit down and create no more music. 'Up o...Show More
Straight from the cake kitchen, our old buddy Buddy Valastro aka Cake Boss (Cake Boss!) returns to talk about the new changes in the “Star Wars” canon, when suddenly his body is possessed. The spirit ...Show More
Ticketmaster's CEO says that concert tickets are underpriced. But from inflation to bots to unscrupulous resellers, the market for tickets feels out of control to many fans. Can anything be done?Today...Show More
King Charles becomes the first head of the Church of England to publicly pray with the Pope, five centuries after King Henry VIII broke with Rome. The British monarch joined the head of the Catholic C...Show More
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It's October 22nd. This day in 1999, in Annapolis, MD, the last of the so-called "Liberty Trees" was cut down. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the original liberty trees that served as gathering spots...Show More
In which a Minnesota meat concern changes the face of world cuisine by passing their surplus pork shoulder off on hungry soldiers, and Ken imagines a pre-war Sir Mix-a-Lot. Certificate #53117.
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President Trump says declaration of war on drug cartels by Congress is not needed. Mr Trump said his government is just going to kill people smuggling drugs instead. Thirty-seven people have been kill...Show More
In November 1989, the world changed when the Berlin Wall came down, marking the beginning of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain. Almost a month later, on December 16, 1989, Romania faced a sudden rev...Show More
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down what the Red Sox will do this winter when it comes to both their infield and outfield, which remain very unsettled. Will Alex Bregman come back? How a...Show More
In this week’s episode of The Oath and The Office, Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang break down a deeply concerning new ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals — one that sides with Trump...Show More
Leanne Morgan jokes about her marriage in her Netflix special, "I'm Every Woman".
Stanley and Helen go to Heirloom, the Decadomes nightclub, where they meet Crispin Burge and his fun, jet-setting fiancée Samantha Sugarman. But their night out is cut short when Panopticog officers r...Show More
What were the consequences of Peter the Great’s mighty victory over Sweden at the Battle of Poltova in 1707? How great was the impact of his reign upon Russia overall, and was he responsible for turni...Show More
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In 2010, the Supreme Court of the United unleashed chaos with their decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In that ruling, they declared that corporations are people and money is...Show More
Delivery driver Amanda is driving home in the early hours when she’s involved in a terrible, life-changing accident. Or is she? Danny investigates another eerie tale of the supernatural. He also tak...Show More
In this episode of the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs, Richard Miller and Dan Rowland consider conspiracy theories using the ideas of Carl Jung. In an age of unparalleled levels of education why do so many...Show More
President Trump demolishes the White House’s East Wing to make room for his ostentatious 90,000 square foot ballroom. Jon, Dan, and Alex Wagner — host of Crooked Media’s newest podcast “Runaway Countr...Show More
For what it’s worth, the picture I used for George Washington depicts what he looked like during the French and Indian War, which ended roughly twelve years prior to this date. But we wanted to show y...Show More
OA1201 - This Rapid Response Friday, Matt and Jenessa play a few rounds of “Can They REALLY Do That?”, with topics including: The legal mechanism and filings behind Trump’s $230 million demand for D...Show More
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War Yankee - Overland Overland.06: Sea of Blue Kyle Bondo details how the biggest army ever assembled in North American moves across the Rapidan River and into the fabled Wilderness. Overview It's May...Show More
It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: the Amazon global internet outage, Americans plan to siphon their Soc...Show More
In the years following the end of the Second World War, the post-war world that many in the West hoped for never materialized. Their former ally, the Soviet Union, turned from friend to foe. They in...Show More
Donald Trump calls off trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariffs advert. Also: Kim Jong Un attends a ground-breaking ceremony for a new memorial to honour North Korean soldiers who died fighting fo...Show More
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Chelsea Handler jokes about meeting George W. Bush in her Netflix special, "The Feeling".
This week, Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to the White House, ICE recruits gasp for breath during a light jog, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner re-inks his past. Acclaimed and nearly inte...Show More
Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Brett Whalen and comedian Alison Spittle in 9th-century Rome to explore the early medieval papacy. As the political heart of the papacy is plunged into chaos, we s...Show More
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William Woodford was both smart and able to see the bigger picture. He’d already begun training his troops in earnest in anticipation of a British attack. Then the word came in that his men were to pr...Show More
Venezuela's president accuses the Trump administration of fabricating a war in sending a naval strike force to the Caribbean to lead its controversial sea campaign against alleged drug traffickers. Al...Show More
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On November 30, 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Soviet Union forced the Finns to sue for peace after three months of fighting, and on paper, one could conclude that the Soviets won. Ho...Show More
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