Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
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Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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America's top two podcast personalities are finally coming together in one podcasting event that will change the way you think about podcasting forever! Like a rock skipping over the placid waters of an alpine lake, Dan and John are all too well aware that this burst of kinetic energy will ultimately deposit them, like all human effort, at rest in the icy depths where no light can penetrate. Until then, they mean to thrill to the chase! To soak up the remaining light and banish thoughts of t ...
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A history podcast with a twist: Friendly Fire uses war movies as a point of entry on not only the history of war, but the history of how societies think about war. John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison dissect movies from throughout the history of cinema, talk about film production, pedantic quibbles with costumes and airplanes, and keep you laughing the entire time.
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Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Stacks, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Calvin Johnny Hunt, Abbie Flynn, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, Alicia Markovich, Niqui McCown, Samantha Tapp, Archer Ray Johnson, Dale Williams, Morgan Bauer, Pepita Redhair a ...
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A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives hosted by Chip Washington.
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Esports veterans gootecks, Zorine, and Slasher dissect the esports news of the week. Powered by Blue Microphones: https://www.bluedesigns.com use coupon code CROSSCOUNTER to save 20% Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialesportsshow/support
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We Are Habs, the show that lifts the lid on some of the Old Haberdashers, who after leaving the school have made their mark on the world.
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524 // Continuing Coverage of Possible Active Serial Killer in New England
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53:54In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This is part 3 of a special report we're doing on the possibility of a new and active serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of a woman were found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk …
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Introducing Oprah and Mel Robbins on How to Calm Anxiety from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About" by Mel Robbins, published by Hay House LLC is available wherever books and audio books are sold: https://www.melrobbins.com/let…
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Vows of Silence (Entry 1403.PS10730)
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1:31:33In which a famed monastic tradition is revealed to be a modern misunderstanding of the chattiness of religious life, and Ken does not want to know what a Robot Guitar really is. Certificate #38497.By Omnibus
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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the 1925 disappearances of Percy Fawcett, his son Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimmell in the wilds of Brazil while looking for the lost city of El Dorado. Research by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Fawcett. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Amazon-Enigma-Per…
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The Problem: John put eggs in the ravine. (Recorded on Monday, May 5, 2025)By Merlin Mann
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522 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 2
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1:21:00In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part two of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…
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Rock Paper Scissors (Entry 1079.1CH2613)
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1:16:50In which an ancient Chinese game of intransitive balance changes the world as both a children's pastime and a decision-making method, and John has the candy tastes of a pioneer child. Certificate #23611.By Omnibus
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521 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 1
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1:17:20In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part one of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…
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520 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England
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46:34In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the …
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The Problem: John and Merlin are bookends. (Recorded on Monday, April 28, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann
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Dr. Marie Feagins, Michelle McKissack, and Torrey Harris
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58:15Episode Notes My guests include Education leader Dr. Marie Feagins. She joins me to discuss an upcoming event she is participating in this week called Take A Seat where she will discuss leading in high-stakes roles and preparing the next leaders to carry the mantle. Next, MSCS Board member Michelle McKissack returns to discuss the pause in the prop…
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519 // Lewis Lent & Hidden Demons of the Berkshires
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1:09:56In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Margery Metzger to speak about her new book Hidden Demons. In Hidden Demons Margery writes about child serial killer Lewis Lent and much more. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace January 4th, 2023. Get Hidden Demons here: https://wildbluepress.com/hidden-demons-ma…
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518 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England?
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47:01In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains …
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In which the documentary films of the Arctic are revealed to be full of lies, leading to one misunderstood rodent, and John thinks about a vole in a bowl. Certificate #25575.By Omnibus
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517 // Bennington Triangle - Part 2 - Paula Welden
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1:44:33In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that aft…
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The Problem: Nobody puts John in a corner. (Recorded on Monday, April 21, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann
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Dr. Kandace Thomas, and Dr. Russell Wigginton
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32:27Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Kandace Thomas, Executive Director of First 8 Memphis. They are celebrating a big win with a resolution that approves a partnership with Shelby County and the City of Memphis to establish universal, need-based Pre-K. This has been proven to improve grade school and high school education rates. She tells me why th…
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516 // The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine - Part 2
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55:39In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Karlee Bodine, daughter of Karen Bodine, about her mom's unsolved murder and her family's fight for justice. Karen's body was found the morning of Jan 22nd, 2007 at a gravel pit adjacent to Littlerock Road Southwest in Olympia, Washington. For more information or to submit tips to the…
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