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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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The Dead Robots' Society

The Dead Robots' Society

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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Which companies are on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? What’s the next major breakthrough in healthcare? How do iconic brands reinvent themselves to appeal to the next generation? Most Innovative Companies is where tech, business, and innovation convene. Join hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen as they bring you the latest innovations transforming business and society—and highlights the companies that are reshaping industries and culture.
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The Experiment

The Atlantic and WNYC Studios

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Each week, we tell the story of what happens when individual people confront deeply held American ideals in their own lives. We're interested in the cultural and political contradictions that reveal who we are.
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Tales from the Tannoy

Sayer Hamilton Ltd

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Everyone has a story to tell. Even robots. Have you ever wondered about the lives behind the people who provide the soundtrack to your life? Probably not. Did you even realise they ARE real people? Perhaps. Did you know that two of the voices on the London Underground are a married couple who work together all day long, even though one of them is dead? Did you know that the voice in your SatNav has a broken heart? Did you know that the calm, reassuring voice that accompanies your daily life ...
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Rambling Rhoades

Phillip J Rhoades

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Welcome to the podcast you never suspected you needed in your life. It's full of rambling, nonsense, and whatsits. Here, I will read some of my poetry, prose, and also just talk about whatever's on my mind. It will be fairly live and pretty unstructured. Hope you enjoy. :)
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The Daily Dive

iHeartPodcasts

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Start your day with The Daily Dive. News without the noise, told straight. Explore the most interesting news of the day. Connect with the writers, analysts and reporters that know the real story. Hosted by Oscar Ramirez in Los Angeles, this 20 minute podcast will be ready for you when you wake up. (Posted by 6 AM EST)
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too long didn’t read

The Alan Turing Institute

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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re n ...
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Top 30

Top 30

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Hosted by Richard Bacon and Kristin Smith, Top 30 covers the day’s top stories you need to know. From the biggest headlines across the world stage to the incredible tales taking place in small towns across America’s heartland, from the latest in tech, sports, entertainment and business, to the viral videos your friends will all be talking about, Top 30 delivers it in bite-size news nuggets that are easy to consume. New episodes are posted everyday, filled to the brim with stories that will i ...
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Stuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: h…
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On the 189th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We had to take an episode off due to Tim contracting a deadly alien virus. The doctors wouldn't allow us to get close enough to shove a microphone in his face - so we have a compilation of some great recent segments from the show. We will see you with a brand new episode next week. As long as the doctors a…
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A radical thought experiment transforms the lives of a new breed of philanthropists, as they follow the logic of altruism to extraordinary lengths. The most famous convert to the Effective Altruism movement, Sam Bankman-Fried, is either a humanitarian hero, a con artist at an astonishing scale, or most bafflingly, both. For a full list of sources, …
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TO LAUNCH US ON A VON NEUMANN PROBE please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Francisco Pizarro Vasco Núñez de Balboa Hernán Cortés Sir Walter Raleigh Fountain of Youth Chief Tuscaloosa This Little Piggy Sailed to America Ossabaw Island Ossa…
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What tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and runs off the rails. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Disc…
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George Price is on a mission to prove that human kindness is real. He's seen the latest research suggesting any altruism is ultimately selfish and finds it deeply depressing. George decides to learn the mathematics he needs to prove that research wrong, and throws his career, and life, into the quest for complete kindness. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Due to Kevin throwing out his back, we have a compilation of some of the best segments from the past few episodes. Coffee Brand Coffee - https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/ Use the coupon code: gps1 to get 5% off your purchase. You will be supporting an independent, growing company, as well as our show in the process!! #skids #skidspodcast #gps #garbage…
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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the New York City mayoral primary, Tesla’s robotaxi launch, and another round of layoffs for dating app Bumble. (00:46) Next, for the past six years, OpenAI and Microsoft …
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Welcome to the first episode of By Design, our new show for news, interviews, and criticism from the wide world of design. Our first guest is Michael Bierut. He has been the brains behind some of the most iconic design work in recent history. Mastercard, Slack, Saks Fifth Avenue, and countless more came from Beirut’s desk as a partner at Pentagram.…
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To Make us Fly please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Marigolds Berry Daring Trixi Impatiens Zinnia Dianthus Lantana Ornithopter Wind up flying bird Lift to Drag Ratio Gliders Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) - Smarter …
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On today's episode, Josh Christensen and guest co-host Liz Stinson discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, OpenAI and Microsoft's falling out, and the Trump phone. (00:44) Next, Josh and Liz talk to staff writer Liz Segran about the state of apparel manufacturing in …
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Steven Spielberg thought his career was finished. He was behind schedule, his actors were fighting, the crew were mutinous and worst of all, his shark was broken. It looked like Jaws was destined for failure, but the movie that came out defined the Hollywood blockbuster. In this special episode celebrating 50 years of Jaws, we take lessons from the…
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On the 187th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; Israel VS. Iran; Bibi's Obsession; No King's Protests/Riots; Hollywood's Decline; and SO MUCH MORE!! Coffee Brand Coffee - https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/ Use the coupon code: gps1 to get 5% off your purchase. You will be supporting an independent, growing company, as well as our show in the process!! #skid…
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The annual Le Mans 24 Hour race brings in hundreds of thousands of spectators to watch the giants of motor racing put their endurance to the ultimate test. Every year, technology improves and the cars get a little faster. In 1955, that push for ultimate speed results in a catastrophe that changes the sport forever. For a full list of sources, see t…
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On the 186th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We discuss the pure insanity of the riots in Los Angeles; What is a Black Swan event; Three Body Problem; Trump VS. Musk comes to a conclusion; The Big Beautiful Bill is almost here; Science Orthodoxy narratives in question; Egypt, land of lies and secrets; No Kings Day. Coffee Brand Coffee - https://coffe…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including Apple’s newest product announcements at WWDC, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split back into two companies, and the U.S. and China meeting in London to discuss trade talks. (00:45) Next, since its inception in 2008, NP…
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Moby’s prolific music career spans 35 years, most notably helping to bring electronic music to the mainstream—and perhaps less notably, but still importantly, giving so much of that music away for free. Amid consistently putting out albums, Moby launched Mobygratis in 2005, a platform where creatives can download instrumental music made by Moby to …
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The DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt. We'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of genres, and reader expectations. Should we have time, we'll also touch on getting new readers and integrating backstories. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpubli…
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Lise Meitner has fought for her entire life to be seen as a scientist, slowly building a career as a nuclear physicist in Berlin. When Adolf Hitler rises to power, the small gains she's made are snatched away. As a Jewish woman, Lise has a critical decision to make: is her passion for science worth her life? An earlier version of this podcast mista…
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On the 185th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We discuss the crazy mess that occurred in Minneapolis when the FBI served a warrant at a mexican restaurant; Chinese Nationals arrested trying to smuggle in a dangerous fungus to contaminate crops; Shane's military base misadventure; Neo Nazi in Washington state arrested, his cache of weapons found; Kevin…
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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Chime Financial’s upcoming IPO, Microsoft introducing the Bing Video Creator using OpenAI’s Sora, layoffs at Business Insider, Meta's plan to meet AI energy demands, and the long awaited release of the Nintendo Swi…
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The first iteration of Brand New World was a very specific look at how AI is changing how brands and marketers work. Now we’re back to talk about brand culture more broadly. Of course that will involve AI from time to time, but I’ll also be digging into sports, entertainment, music, comedy, and everywhere else brands squeeze their way into pop cult…
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The DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Co…
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IF WE GOT THE JOB please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe McDonald’s Workforce Preparedness Study McDonald’s Corporate Website Forbes - Managers don’t want to hire Gen Z workers Fortune - The soft skills crisis …
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Can game theory be used to win a world cup? Can you pay the way out of political corruption? And are there winning strategies in life we don't use because we're too embarrassed? Tim teams up with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova, poker connoisseurs and the hosts of podcast Risky Business to answer your questions, tackling everything from sports, to …
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On the 184th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; What is the Bugha Sphere? India/Pakistan war; Secret Service Agents fight outside Obama's house; Vitaly is going to prison; China is having robots fight in the ring; AI video creation, and much more!! #skids #skidspodcast #garbagepailskids #gps #podcast #comedy #discussion #conversation #commentary #movies…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including a U.S. trade court’s ruling on the Trump administration's tariffs, Salesforce's acquisition of AI-powered data management company Informatica, and the end of Elon Musk’s time in government. (00:39) Next, Josh and…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Including OpenAI’s acquisition of Jony Ive’s hardware firm, io; Walmart’s likely price increases due to tariffs; and the sale of 23andMe. (00:49) Next, Yasmin talks to Fast Company contributing writer Joe Berkowitz and Fas…
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On the 183rd episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We banter about Patrick Swayze and his movies, and discuss the infamous encounter between Gene Labell and Steven Seagall, plus so much more!! Coffee Brand Coffee - https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/ Use the coupon code: gps1 to get 5% off your purchase. You will be supporting an independent, growing company, a…
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Sixteen years have passed since Ferdinand De Lesseps' catastrophic failure in Panama and the dramatic collapse of the French Panama Canal company. Now, President Theodore Roosevelt has picked up the task. “No single great material work,” Roosevelt tells Congress, “is of such consequence to the American people.” The Americans have their work cut out…
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On the 182nd episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We have our first guest host - Josh Gebhart join us; Ye (The artist formerly known as Kanye West) releases a new song that has the blown just about everyone's minds; South African white refugees facing backlash as they claim asylum in the US; Should we legalize drugs? James O'Keefe puts out another Epstein…
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V and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the sho…
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Ferdinand De Lesseps, "the Great Frenchman", is convinced that he is the man to build the Panama Canal. No, he isn't an engineer and, no, he's never actually been to Panama before. But he managed to dig the Suez Canal, and everyone said that would be impossible too. How hard can it be? For a full list of sources, see the show notes at timharford.co…
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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the latest consumer price index report, the deal between China and the United States to pause tariffs for 90 days, and Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs. (00:47) Next, Yasmin and Josh speak with Platformer’s Cas…
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No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored. How do you incorporate action into your scenes? What about reader fatigue? How do you break up those action sequences to keep the reader from becoming numb? And how do you know when you've gone too f…
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On the 181st episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; Kevin Smith getting rights to Dogma back? James O'Keefe goes into hiding as he begins to release bombshell information about Prince Andrew, Jeffery Epstein, and more; Pam Bondi says they have thousands of Epstein videos; China in a state of economic, and infrastructor collapse, protests against CCP break o…
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In 1978 the world is on the brink of declaring victory over smallpox. No cases have been seen for months, and it looks like the end for a deadly, painful disease. When a photographer in Birmingham begins to feel ill, doctors are mystified: it looks like smallpox, but how could she have caught it? As they try to contain the outbreak, questions about…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. [0:50] Next, Yasmin and Josh talk to Fast Company Global Design Editor Mark Wilson and Fast Company producer and Founder & President of Founders International Network, Hauwa Otori, about the new Michigan EV automobile comp…
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On the 180th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; We have recorded this episode TWICE, as the first version was filled with static due to a technical problem, so we got together to re-record the episode. Kanye West releases a new song called Cousins, where he admits to sexual... actions, with his cousin; Isreal/Palestine war and how horrible it has been; …
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How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pontificates on romance versus dark romance. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://…
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Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by? The DRS Crew discusses the (not so) subtle art of titles. Bonus? We'll discuss those pesky chapters and whether they need names. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Te…
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In 1900, two friends in the flourishing Arts and Crafts Movement in London share a vision: to print the ultimate edition of the Bible. Together they create The Doves Press, and its unique font, Doves. But in their quest to make something beautiful, the friends spiral towards an act of incredible ugliness. For a full list of sources, see the show no…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Trump’s First 100 days, Canada’s recent election, and a new competitor in the electric vehicle market, Slate Auto. (00:47) Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior writer Liz Segran about the mass boycott of…
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NOTICE: Please listen to this first before sharing it with kids. We deal with some serious stuff in this episode. Thanks. Please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: The Office - Lion King Grief Episode Assisted Dying Now Accounts for 1 in 20 …
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On the 179th episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; Pope Francis passed away and the news has taken the world by storm; India has a serious trash problem, so bad it has become international news; One man takes a tiny jeep on a 1,000 mile trek; Russia attacks Kyiv; Karmelo Anthony police report drops, and it is not looking good for Karmelo; Tim Pool angers t…
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Cautionary Tales returns with a new episode on May 2nd. Both of the world’s greatest economists, Irving Fisher and John Maynard Keynes, thought they could see into the future and make a killing on the stock market - and then both were wiped out by the Wall Street Crash. One died a pauper, the other millionaire. What does it take to bounce back from…
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On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report, and the possibility of Google having to sell off its popular web browser Chrome. (00:54) Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company Global Design Edi…
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Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions... Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consid…
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Here's a special episode from our friends at You Must Remember This. Hitchcock’s most iconic decade— a decade of Technicolor grandeur and peril inflicted on famous blondes—came to an end in 1964 with Marnie, a critical and box office flop which wounded Hitchcock’s ego and left him unsure how to move forward in a changing world. His four final films…
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