Dr. Katharina Matro explains her decision to pursue a career in secondary school education as a history teacher after finishing her PhD. in Eastern European History at Stanford University. Her article...Show More
Jaeki says... “Yo, Chops is a legend. His work with the Mountain Brothers—notably, “Galaxies” and “Paper Chase”—wasn’t good Asian-American music, but great hip-hop records period. In addition, he’s do...Show More
In 1975, long before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the Navy asked, and Officer Copy Berg told: “Yes, I am gay.” When Copy chose to challenge the military’s ban on homosexuals, the Pentagon fought back with...Show More
Happy Halloween! Jinn, those mischievous beings made of smokeless fire, are one of three races featured in the Qur’an (humans and angels being the others). They’re important figures in folklore too an...Show More
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I learned a lot about Islamic culture and debate in just a couple episodes. Made me understand how much I don't know! I also genuinely like the host's voice and guest conversation
The combat is on to rid single use plastics and create more sustainable energy sources.
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I like this newsy, npr esque Australian night time report show. It's quick and informative and gives me and idea of how other people tell world news. Also love the idea of GOOD NEWS
In this episode, Suzi talks to Jacobin contributing editor Sebastian Budgen about the gilet jaunes protests rocking France, named for the yellow traffic vests the protestors wear. The movement was ign...Show More
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Interesting policy and politics specific talk from a genuine leftist outlook. Good companion to the Jacobin Mag
Steven Rinella talks to Jim Heffelfinger, Ryan Callaghan, and Phil Taylor.Topics discussed: an epidemic of llama losses; Grandpa Half-a-Finger and other stories of loss; does killing big bucks screw u...Show More
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They do a great job of talking through outdoors adventuring in an engaging way. Makes me want to canoe and hike
Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black spandex? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics.
jhawthorne recommended:
Love variety of conversation and history. They genuinely find new angles for incredibly popular franchises and humanize marvel
Kyrgyzstan stands at one of the most important decisions the country will ever make about its future, to look toward Moscow or to look toward Beijing.... The Kyrgyz people live upon some of the most ...Show More
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Similar to voxs worldly. Great topics, experts, and i learn something new each pod
The Bellas Podcast is thrilled to welcome Vanessa Lachey as our guest this week! Vanessa opens up to Nikki and Brie about balancing motherhood with career, keeping things hot with her husband (obvious...Show More
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Interesting to get a personal and family take on the WWE. I like how they had to tell their kids that 'daddy was just playing' when they were in the ring.
Chris Voss is an American businessman, author, and professor. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, and co-author of the book, Never Split the Difference. Chris...Show More
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First time listening, and Dax is genuinely good at getting guests to talk. It's kind of incredible
In this episode Kevin sits down with Jackie Johnson to talk about the novelty of a surprising voice, and beauty as a gateway to self-acceptance, and hosting a live show in your apartment.See omnystudi...Show More
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More intimate interviews about hosting podcasts and building audio community. Got me more interested in fashion audio as well
Despite having endured a terrible year in the aftermath of her Trump photo controversy, the hilarious comedian kept everyone in the studio laughing. Kathy Griffin is without a doubt a survivor. She ta...Show More
Sebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.
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This is really cute improv interview and it sometimes genuinely makes me think more about human interactions :)
In 2009, Sal Khan walked away from a high-paying job to start a business that had no way of making money. His idea to launch a non-profit teaching platform was ignited five years earlier, when he was ...Show More
Dan interviews sociologist Paolo Gerbaudo on his book The Digital Party: Political Organisation and Online Democracy. How does the promise of direct digital democracy obscure how leaders are made more...Show More
Leslie Gelb, the man who supervised the team that compiled the Pentagon Papers, wasn't a character in the new Hollywood drama, The Post. He is rarely called for comment in documentaries and films abou...Show More
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I loved this conversation and format. It's a nice way to hear real stories from all sorts of activists and average people