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Imperfect Holiness

Catholic Voices Media

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Imperfect Holiness is about finding God in the middle of real life — the laughter, the laundry, the late-night prayers. Hosted by Fallon Tridento, a Catholic mom, grad student, and storyteller, each episode offers an honest look at faith lived in the ordinary: parenting, neurodivergence, marriage, burnout, and the small graces that keep us going. Around here, we don’t aim for perfect — just present. Because sainthood starts with trying.
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A Widow's Life

Vickie Wilson & Cindy Webb

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The Widow’s Life brings gentle guidance and real-world tips from two seasoned Christian widows who have learned to build a meaningful life after loss. With warmth, humor, and Scripture, they talk about grief that lingers, faith that sustains, and everyday decisions—from managing a household to forming new routines and friendships. Come for encouragement; leave with next steps and renewed hope.
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Cricket Fixes

Christa "Cricket" King

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Welcome to Cricket Fixes, where we're passionate about making healing a lighter, and at times, humor-filled journey. Our podcast delves into topics such as healing childhood trauma, breaking free from alcohol dependency, exploring psychedelics, and ending toxic relationships. With a blend of gentle humor and heartfelt discussions, we aim to create a supportive space for personal growth and transformation. Join us as we navigate these challenging subjects with empathy, understanding, and a to ...
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Let’s be honest — love is messy. If you’ve ever overanalyzed a text, ignored a red flag, or wondered why “the one” suddenly disappeared, you’re in the right place. Love Explained is the modern woman’s guide to understanding relationships — from attachment styles to emotional boundaries, heartbreak recovery to self-love. We mix real stories, gentle humor, and honest talk to make sense of it all. So grab your coffee, curl up, and let’s unpack love — one episode at a time.
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From the perspective and pen of California Newspaper Publishers Association Gold Medal winning journalist and writer Daryl Fisher, join us as Daryl talks positively about family, friends and the interesting people and places that have shaped his life. He does so with a gentle hand and a quirky sense of humor, drawing on the simple, joy-filled experiences of everyday living. He is interested in personal snapshots, not grand panoramas, although he’s not shy about trying to pass along a few ins ...
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Grandpa’s Sleep Stories For Grown-Ups

Grandpa’s Bedtime Stories For Grown-Ups

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Welcome to Millford Junction — a cozy corner of the internet where sleep stories for adults unfold in the quiet rhythm of small-town life. If you’re looking for relaxing bedtime stories for grown-ups, gentle narration, and storytelling in the spirit of A Prairie Home Companion and Lake Wobegon, you’re in the right place. Each tale is crafted with slow pacing, subtle humor, and nostalgic charm — perfect for unwinding, dozing off, or just finding a little peace at the end of the day. New stori ...
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Sleep better with Swedish storyteller Henrik Ståhl. Experience calming conversations, imaginative stories, and gentle humor designed to help you unwind and drift off. Each episode features Henrik’s soothing voice guiding you through introspective reflections and relaxing narratives, offering a unique alternative to traditional meditation apps. Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone seeking a peaceful end to their day. New episodes weekly. Sit back, relax, and let Henrik take you on ...
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Traversing Tuesdays is a cozy, character-driven storytelling podcast for creative minds, spoonie hearts, and fans of whimsical audio fiction. Each week, host EmKay shares her personal journey of finding time and energy for creativity while navigating the realities of chronic illness, neurodivergence, and everyday life. Alongside her unlikely co-hosts — Rupert Kettle (a squirrel newscaster), Sister Cat (window correspondent and official nap lifestyle consultant), Fenwick the Snail (a fast-tal ...
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Mess Makes Meaning

Joy and Raenelle

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Caring for young children's spirituality is a delicate balance and can often be made more difficult when we grown-ups don't care for ourselves. Struggling through religious or church related trauma or even feelings of inadequacy when it comes to answering our children's big questions. At Mess Makes Meaning we are here to equip the parents/caregivers to remind them and their children they are deeply loved by interviewing some guests who are professionals in this vital work. With relatable hum ...
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✨ TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ✨ for the cycle breakers, change makers, life creators, survivors, those wanting to thrive-rs, & anyone working on themselves FOR themselves. This podcast was created to help you enter your BLOOM ERA. — Topics: Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, Transformation, Rebirth, Reinvention, Healing Trauma, Honest Motherhood, Feminism, Women’s Empowerment, Gentle and Respectful Parenting, Generational Trauma, Mother Wounds, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-Love, Self-Care ...
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Basic Folk

The Bluegrass Situation

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Two Dads in Tech

Troy Munson and Daniel Berk

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Two dads, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk, dive into the world of software with the wit of seasoned tech veterans and the subtle chaos of raising kids. From the industry's hottest trends to the awkward questions no one asks at standups, they tackle it all with dry humor and a dash of relatability. If you’ve ever wondered what tech dads really think about software, this is the podcast you didn’t know you needed.
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The Clinical Etymologist is a podcast devoted to curiosity, lifelong learning, and the quiet joy of medicine. Hosted by Dr. Kim—a general internist and self-appointed Clinical Etymologist—each episode explores the words we use in medicine to diagnose, to heal, and to make sense of the human condition. With a blend of language, history, clinical insight, and his unique sense of humor, Dr. Kim uncovers the hidden roots of medical terms—from the eponyms we invoke to the metaphors we overlook. T ...
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American Dreamtime The Robert ‘Doc’ Barham Show

Robert ‘Doc’ Barham of Barham Group Inc.

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Listen to host Robert ‘Doc’ Barham’s one hour interview conversations with special guests from around the world share their stories filled with insights, knowledge and humor about making their dreams come true, personally and professionally, while making the world a better place.
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Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to trauma, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
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Tribulation Farce is a comedy podcast about the Christian Fiction series: Left Behind. Join Harvard Divinity School Grad Jennifer Cheek and her Comedian/Gamer husband Tim Lanning for a chapter-by-chapter analysis of each and every Left Behind book. We'll discuss the Christian Right's obsession with conspiracy theories, the Apocalypse, and hopefully, the humor therein. New episodes every other Sunday until the Rapture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Burn & Rave

Ryan & Sam (@njapoet)

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Listen. Learn. Laugh. When a hot rod obsessed, tattooed, calloused, and common-sense builder of all things meets a vertically challenged, liberal poet, professor, and part-time ninja, sparks fly, but laughter flies even higher as hosts Ryan Rosenow and Sam Pierstorff ( aka Ninja Poet) "burn and rave at close of day" and "rage against the dying of the light" because they have no plans to "go gentle into that good night" and neither should you.
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When the whole pot is too much, grab yourself a tiny cup - A Tiny Cup of Inspiration. Step into a soulful journey with Dell, where every episode transforms the everyday into a treasure trove of spiritual insights. Through her warm, relatable storytelling, Dell uncovers the hidden wisdom and gentle humor woven into life's simplest moments. A Tiny Cup is Inspiration is where ordinary events transform into extraordinary opportunities for growth in Christ—one Tiny Cup of Inspiration at a time.
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Hang out with aging hipsters Ian MacDog, Anand Bhatt, The Millenial Grrl (Kayla Lynch) and me, Earl Epstein! Have a laugh. Cringe, groan and raise a brow occasionally as we try to keep the wheels from falling off the show! Talk about chemistry! A middle-aged Jew, a Scotsman, and an Indian guy - lifelong buddies who forgot to grow up - and a Carribean millennial girl with attitude. We laugh about our bizarre lives, the latest news, rumors and trends (and annoy some pretty unusual guests. in t ...
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Join us, two life-long friends and avid fantasy readers, on a journey through some of the most beloved fantasy book series out there. Our weekly podcast is filled with a mix of attempted humor (admittedly sometimes poorly executed) and in-depth analysis. In each episode, we will dive into 5-7 chapters of a chosen book series, providing a detailed summary and insightful analysis of literary themes, writing style, world-building, races, and magic systems. Whether you’re a die-hard fantasy book ...
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Known as the Canadian Mark Twain, Stephen Leacock was a humorist whose gentle parodies and spoofs still evoke a smile and a chuckle more than a hundred years after they were first published. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was published in 1912. Set in the fictional town of Mariposa in Canada, which is peopled by a delightful assortment of characters, the book has proved to be an enduring classic in the humor genre. Readers around the world continue to enjoy these little stories about the ...
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“Good fences make good neighbors...” If, as a reader, this is one line you do remember, then the poet Robert Frost would have fulfilled his purpose. The highest goal of a poet, he claimed, was to “lodge a few poems where they would be hard to get rid of...” Unforgettable lines and indelible memories are connected with our encounters with America's best-loved and most popular poet. His wonderful pictures of rural life and the deeply philosophical insights they offer remain with us long after ...
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Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie and baby Phronsie are the five children of the late Mr. Pepper and his hard-working wife. The family is desperately poor and Mrs. Pepper and Ben have to work out of the house to keep the home fires burning. Young Polly takes over the reins of the household and becomes a surrogate mom to her little brothers and sister. This heart-warming tale has provided hours of entertainment to generations of children and parents. Five Little Peppers and How they Grew by Margaret Si ...
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Adventures of the Abbotts

Entertainment Radio

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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet was a popular American radio and television series that presented an idealized vision of American family life. While it's most famous for its long run on television, it actually began as a highly successful radio show. Radio Show Details: Broadcast Run: The radio version of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet aired from 1944 to 1954. Stars: It starred the real-life Nelson family: Ozzie Nelson, his wife Harriet Hilliard Nelson, and their sons, David and Ric ...
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Summary In this episode of the Cricket Fixes podcast, host Christa (Cricket) welcomes Neil Maxwell, a master manifestor, to discuss the concept of manifesting as an inside job. They explore Neil's personal journey, the importance of gratitude, the shift from fear to trust, and the necessity of letting go to allow new opportunities to arise. The con…
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In this debut episode, two friends share the tender beginnings of The Widow’s Life—how their own seasons of loss led to unexpected friendship, deeper faith, and a desire to serve other Christian widows. They describe the early days after their husbands passed, the practical hurdles and emotional fog that followed, and the small, faithful steps that…
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In the eight years since The Barr Brothers last released an album, Andrew has been drumming with people like Feist, Mumford & Sons, and Broken Social Scene while Brad released a solo record and underwent incredible personal change. Brad made the huge decision to get sober, which he talks about candidly in our Basic Folk interview. Anything you read…
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Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk –https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk dive deep into one of the most real conversations any parent can have: are we parenting in fear? From the growing backlash against gentle parenting to the pressure of raising resilient kids in a chaotic world, this episode pulls zero punches…
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Welcome to Imperfect Holiness — a podcast about real faith for real life. This is a space for anyone who’s ever juggled coffee cups and chaos, prayer and parenting, hope and exhaustion — and still wants to find God in the middle of it all. Because sainthood doesn’t start with perfection. It starts with trying. A Catholic podcast about real faith, f…
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Send us a text The spark is thrilling—until it starts to blur the edges of reality. We dig into why that magnetic pull can feel like destiny and yet steer us straight past red flags, mismatched values, and unresolved wounds. Drawing on science and hard-won relationship wisdom, we unpack the hormone-fueled rush that makes early love feel inevitable,…
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Are domestic violence jokes ever okay? Is it “just a joke”... or something much deeper? Hear from a DV survivor about why DV jokes aren’t funny - and how they’re actually harmful. From “punching down” humor to the subtle gaslighting survivors face when the world laughs off abuse, we’ll talk about how society normalizes violence against women under …
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Hi, Sleepy. Tonight I begin with a black t-shirt and a forest that insists it’s a ballroom. We wade into the dark pond of starting—awkward at first, then quietly inevitable. I whisper little unimportant truths (the best kind), invent hidden worlds on top of air-ducts, and point out a troll behind a birch just to keep the ordinary honest. We talk ab…
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Send us a text Ever notice how the biggest fights are followed by the most intense make-ups—and wonder whether that heat is proof of love or a sign you’re hooked on chaos? We dive into the difference between authentic connection and drama addiction, tracing how childhood experiences can wire your nervous system to mistake instability for intimacy. …
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Slow down with Grandpa’s Stories: Tales from Millford Junction — cozy bedtime stories for grown-ups told in a gentle, nostalgic tone. Each sleep story for adults invites you to unwind, relax, and drift into peaceful rest through the quiet rhythms of small-town life. #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #SleepStoriesForGrownUps…
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Episode 46: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk open up about midlife shifts, burnout, and finding meaning beyond work. From Troy’s recent Dimmo pivot to raw conversations about mental health, selfishness vs. self-care, and why life behind a screen can feel empty, this episod…
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Ease into rest with Grandpa’s Stories: Tales from Millford Junction — soothing sleep stories for grown-ups filled with gentle humor, warmth, and nostalgia. These bedtime stories for adults help you relax, unwind, and drift off to the sound of small-town life told slow and soft. #SleepStoriesForAdults #RelaxingBedtimeStories…
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Send us a text What if the most dangerous part of a toxic relationship isn’t the blowup—but the honeymoon after? We pull back the curtain on the system behind “toxic”: predictable cycles, subtle manipulation, and the powerful psychology that makes leaving feel impossible. With clear language and real-world examples, we trace how love bombing, deval…
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Settle in with Grandpa’s Stories: Tales from Millford Junction — comforting bedtime stories for adults told in a calm, nostalgic voice. Each episode blends small-town charm, gentle humor, and slow storytelling to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. #SleepStoriesForAdults #CozyBedtimeStories…
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Unwind with Grandpa’s Stories: Tales from Millford Junction — soothing sleep stories for adults that feel like long talks on a quiet porch at dusk. These bedtime stories for grown-ups bring gentle humor, small-town warmth, and the calm rhythm of simpler days to help you relax, drift off, and rest easy. #SleepStoriesForAdults #BedtimeStoriesForGrown…
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A sun-splashed motorway, The Killers on repeat, one hand on the wheel and one small tear of relief—then we tumble, softly, into an alternate city where poems buy blankets and conversation pays for lunch. Your guide hums by your ear, pigeons approve this silence, and a blue gate dissolves into fog while we practice the art of lane-changing without p…
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These bedtime stories for adults take you back to Millford Junction, that quiet little town where porch swings creak in the evening breeze and the smell of fresh coffee still drifts through open windows at dawn. The stories wander like an old friend’s recollection — gentle, unhurried, and touched with that soft humor that makes you smile more than …
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These bedtime stories for grown-ups invite you into the calm, familiar rhythm of Millford Junction — a place where the evenings stretch long, the pie always cools on the windowsill, and the neighbors wave even if they don’t have anything to say. Each story drifts by like a soft melody on the radio after supper, easy and unhurried, filled with gentl…
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Send us a text The hardest traps to spot are the ones that look like love. We take a clear-eyed look at how “kindness” can be used to gain leverage in close relationships, why it’s so effective at eroding self-trust, and how to separate genuine care from subtle control without losing your compassion. Drawing from real-world dynamics, we unpack soft…
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These gentle bedtime stories for grown-ups wander through the sleepy streets and quiet corners of Millford Junction, where time moves just a touch slower and small things still matter — the clink of dishes after supper, the sound of crickets under a full moon, the comfort of knowing who baked what for the church social. Each tale carries the warmth…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Kim and his Padawan, Nina, rediscover the forgotten art of the respiratory exam—from tactile fremitus to percussion, from the German for 99 to toy boat. Through etymology, history, and bedside humor, they explore how sound and touch connect anatomy, pathophysiology, and the human story behind every breath.…
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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …
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These sleep stories for adults invite you to settle in and drift through the quiet corners of Millford Junction, where the porch lights glow soft and steady, and the nights stretch out slow and kind. You’ll find gentle humor, small-town wonder, and that old familiar peace that settles in just before you fall asleep. Each story hums with the rhythm …
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Episode 45: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – get brutally honest about parenting, burnout, and the fine line between patience and losing it. From gentle parenting and “aggressive dad moments” to marriage dynamics, comparison culture, and raising kids in a world of fear, …
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In this episode, we talk about alternatives to workout culture. It's getting colder and Fenwick is slowing down Dell reflects on the Renaissance Faire as she visits the clearing where it stood Sprocket talks about how he's preparing for colder weather Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)…
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These bedtime stories for adults are a gentle way to ease into rest when you’re ready to sleep, offering the slow rhythms of small-town life and the meandering warmth of a simpler time. In Millford Junction, every tale drifts through church suppers, porch conversations, and weather that always seems to be changing, making each story a soft companio…
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Send us a text The early rush of romance can feel electric—and blinding. We dig into the crucial difference between love that builds you up and intensity that’s designed to sweep you off your feet and into someone else’s control. Drawing a clear line between “dazzling deception” and the “steady glow,” we unpack how love bombing works, why it feels …
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These bedtime stories for adults bring a soft and nostalgic kind of comfort, the sort that slows your thoughts when you can’t sleep and makes the night feel a little easier. Set in the fictional small town of Millford Junction, each sleep story meanders through weather reports, quiet gossip, and gentle humor, creating the perfect kind of bedtime st…
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Hi, Sleepy. Tonight I record with a camera staring back and a desk lamp pretending to be the sun. We wander from “ugly days” and nameless feelings to a pocket-list of fears (being unloved, losing the thread) and a shy wish for an embrace that actually lands. Stockholm drifts by in autumn colors; Antarctica glitters at the horizon; the anger engine …
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Send us a text A tiny warning in your gut is easy to dismiss—until it isn’t. We explore why bright, self-aware people overlook obvious red flags and how our brains, our chemistry, and our social world nudge us to rewrite reality in the name of connection. From the honeymoon haze to confirmation bias, the halo effect, and sunk cost, we trace the mec…
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These bedtime stories for adults wander through the familiar streets of Millford Junction, where every season brings its own rhythm and the smallest details—like the creak of a porch swing or the clatter of dishes at supper—become the fabric of the tale. Each story lingers with gentle humor and quiet reflection, easing the mind toward rest as the n…
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Send us a text We’ve all done it — ignored that gut feeling because love felt too good to question. In this episode, we talk about the 5 biggest red flags women overlook in relationships — from emotional unavailability disguised as mystery, to inconsistency masked as “he’s just busy.” It’s not about blame. It’s about awareness. Because when you can…
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Troy Munson and Daniel Berk break down the two biggest tech revolutions of 2025 — OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Vibe Coding — and what they mean for creators, coders, and the future of work. From AI-generated movies to apps that can build themselves from a single sentence, this episode dives into how prompting is becoming the new superpower — and why the nex…
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These bedtime stories for grown-ups take place in Millford Junction, where the quiet pace of life gives space for small wonders—whether it’s the murmur of choir practice drifting out of the church windows, or the simple comfort of seeing the same faces at the café every morning. Each tale ambles along gently, with just enough warmth and humor to ca…
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Hi, Sleepy. Tonight we practice the tender art of doing nothing without giving up. We float between two kinds of inaction — the gentle pause that lets you drift off to sleep, and the frozen moment where choice feels like a tiny, sharp point. From there we wander: gratitude letters from Sydney to Naples, the strange party where everyone talks about …
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Step back in time with this nostalgic story, Do You Remember the Neighborhood Milkman and Glass Bottles Left on the Porch? In this gentle bedtime tale, we revisit the clink of glass bottles, the cream rising to the top, and the neighborly trust that came with the daily ritual of milk deliveries. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, or simply remembering …
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Settle in for a peaceful night with Grandpa’s Cozy Cat Stories — a special collection of bedtime stories for grown-ups to fall asleep to. These adult sleep stories are told in a calm, peaceful voice. This episode is paired with a dark screen so your room stays restful and distraction-free while you drift off. Inspired by classic storytelling tradit…
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Send us a text Join us for another episode of Daryl’s Back Pages, “No Good Deed Ever Goes Unpunished”. Podcasts with thought-provoking insights about life in around 5 minutes. Here’s a preview: “My Sunday was right out of a Dickens’ novel,” said my friend. “You know, the best of times, and the worst of times. It started out so nice, with my friend …
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Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …
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