Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
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Magic And Science Podcasts
The programme that explains the present by exploring the past.
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Rune Soup is a podcast channel that platforms the most important discussions at the cutting edge of magic, animism and spirit work. Gordon is chaos magician, shamanic practitioner, podcaster, author and permaculture designer with a background in data and analytics gained at some of the world's largest media companies. He is the author of four books on magic, animism and star lore: Star.Ships: A Prehistory of the Spirits, The Chaos Protocols, Pieces of Eight and Ani.Mystic: Encounters With A ...
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Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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This is where shadow work sparkles. A podcast for the seekers, shapeshifters, shadow dwellers, and believers in big magic. If you’ve ever felt like too much and not enough all at once… if you’re tired of bypassing your darkness to stay love-and-light approved… if you know you were made for the whole damn universe—welcome home. Hosted by author, entrepreneur, and cosmic truth-teller Morgan Garza, Love, Light & Black Holes is where personal evolution meets shadow integration, quantum leaps, an ...
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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. Our star-studded line-up of debaters use facts and passion to make their case, teaching listeners how to defend the ...
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In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.
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Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.
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You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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"The Good Fight," the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat authoritarian populism.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.Email: [email protected]: @Yascha_MounkWebsite: http://www.persuasion.community
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Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a ...
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Join the Psychonomic Society for interviews with scientists from around the world! We'll discuss questions, theories, and research related to cognition and experimental psychology. The show is hosted by Laura Mickes, the Psychonomic Society's Digital Content Editor. The Psychonomic Society (Society) is providing information through this podcast as a benefit and service in furtherance of the Society’s nonprofit and tax-exempt status. The Society does not exert editorial control over such mate ...
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Professor David Nutt has spent a career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. The scientific evidence still challenges perceived wisdom on drugs and for that reason can appear to be contentious. In this podcast, the Professor explores the actual harms and potential benefits of various drugs, challenging myths surrounding classification and legislation, and exploring the societal impact of poorly informed drug policy. Using evidence in public ...
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Join us as we delve into the captivating world of total solar eclipses, bringing you exclusive interviews with eclipse experts and enthusiasts. We talk about the science, history, and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring celestial events. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the universe and discover the magic of these extraordinary phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious observer, this podcast is a gateway to understanding the beauty and importance of total solar e ...
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Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh Bodell
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Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the podcast where magic meets the everyday. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, a physician assistant by day and a mystical explorer by night, this show is your portal into the realms of crystals, energy work, and the esoteric. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just crystal-curious, Ashleigh brings you insightful, down-to-earth conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers who reveal how to blend the mystical with modern l ...
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The Original Science Fiction Podcast
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Welcome to Find Your Clarity with Megan Johnston (formerly Megan Seamans). Where self-trust meets soul-led strategy... If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, tangled in overthinking, or unsure how to move forward — you’re in the right place. Hosted by Life Coach, Energy Coach, and Human Design Guide Megan Johnston, this podcast is your weekly invitation to step out of fear and into clarity. Each episode blends real, unfiltered coaching, grounded wisdom, and intuitive insight to help you re ...
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Always interesting and often hilarious, join hosts Aaron Wright and Benjamin Grundy as they investigate the latest in futurology, weird science, consciousness research, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, and new-age absurdity.
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Follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary. Season two of Common Land was produced by The Wild Lens Collective, in partnersh ...
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More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.
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Magic comes to Mile End with Brent Morris, Arthur Benjamin and Colm Mulcahy.
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Artificial Intelligence has too much hype. In this podcast, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna break down the AI hype, separate fact from fiction, and science from bloviation. They're joined by special guests and talk about everything, from machine consciousness to science fiction, to political economy to art made by machines.
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Specific information about using evidenced based natural health choices, with knowledgeable authors, guests and hosts.
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"BREAKING NEWS: Your dream life (and your dream bod) isn’t just going to happen because you made a vision board. Join Oonagh Duncan (fitness expert and bestselling author of Healthy As F*ck/Ditch The Diet) to examine the habits of kicking ass every day - so you can create a life of no regrets. Whether you want to lose weight, get rich, or save the whales while writing bestselling mystery novels- get ready to be inspired. This isn’t about incantations and putting the right crystals in your br ...
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Data Talks is a conversation series released every two weeks that proves data isn’t just for analysts, it’s the common language behind sporting triumphs, market breakthroughs, and social progress. Economist and storyteller Wolfgang Fengler sits down with world-class athletes, leading economists, founders, policymakers, and creative thinkers to unpack the numbers shaping their fields. Together, they translate charts into clear takeaways, challenge assumptions with evidence, and show how good ...
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Listen to the story behind the science. SciPod boasts a rich reputation of bringing a new, authentic and easy communication style to lovers of science and technology. Best of all, you can listen for free! so what are you waiting for, click play and start enjoying. www.scipod.global
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ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult
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As an academic and university lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, I'll share peer-reviewed research on MAGIC, ESOTERICISM, WITCHCRAFT, PAGANISM, SHAMANISM and related currents. CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 https://linktr.ee/angela_symposium Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drangelapuca/subscribe
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Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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Looking for a witchy podcast that blends science, spirituality, and ADHD realness? ✨ *Demystify Magic* is your cozy corner for low-effort rituals and accessible witchcraft that calms your nervous system, not fries it. Hosted by besties Molly Donlan (Reiki Master + author of *Mundane Magic*) and Madison Lillian (psychic teacher + metaphysical shop owner), we dive into tarot, energy healing, and the science of magic—all with humor, warmth, and zero gatekeeping. Ever asked: Can anyone do witchc ...
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Nature is magic! It jump-starts our joy, cultivates our curiosity, and awakens our awe. It is the foundation to our sense of belonging and purpose. Join me as we discover and deepen our individual and collective connections with nature purposefully and intentionally.
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Join magician Barry Jones and his writer wife Lora as they reveal the methods behind the world’s craziest real-life mysteries. How can a murderer be in two places at once? A diamond teleport itself five miles as if by magic? Or a host of ghostly faces materialise in an ordinary kitchen floor? Prepare to be amazed, as Barry and Lora pull back the curtain to expose the smoke and mirrors behind these bizarre happenings and more. And you’ll also have the chance to participate in a series of brai ...
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In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of our people slumber, abundant with timeless truths. Folklore, the old key, turns the lock to unveil this ancestral treasure, inviting us to breathe life into the forgotten ways of yore. "Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that takes you beyond folklore discussions and invites you to actively engage with practical folklore and magic in your daily ...
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A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers
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Sleep Whispers: Relax with ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults.
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Relax with Sleep Whispers and enjoy ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults. Episodes include gently whispered meditations, bedtime stories, poems, trivia, and curious Wikipedia articles. Access all 400+ episodes (FREE for a limited time) at www.silkpodcasts.com.
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Join a research biologist and a physics enthusiast as they investigate the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons.
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Actor Michael McMillian (True Blood) and musician Riley Bray (TOMI) chat with amazing guests about their personal paranormal history and share stories of High Strangeness. Join your new best buds every Wednesday for an unpredictable trip into the unknown. When you’re in the Clubhouse, no topic is too serious and no story is too strange!
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Discover taste and smell like never before! Hosted by Mindy Yang and Stephanie Feuer of the World Taste & Smell Association (TasteAndSmell.org), this podcast unpacks the art, science, and innovation shaping our sensory world. Join us for inspiring stories and bold ideas from visionaries redefining the future of taste and smell.
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Promising preliminary research on psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has led to mainstream attention and acceptance. Through discussions with experts in relevant areas such as neuroscience, clinical psychology, pharmacology, and mycology, this podcast takes the listener on a journey of becoming well-informed about the research, culture, and history surrounding psilocybin. Art by Holly Heathfield Song : M87 - Backing Track [Creative Commons] Music provided and produced by L ...
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Interview style podcast where Rick Palmer talks to knowledge experts on a range of unusual subjects including Folklore, the Paranormal, Magic, the Occult, and much more.
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Welcome wanderer of thought to the garden of the mind where dreams take root and seeds of awakening are planted. Here we talk about everything from spiritual awakening, Energy, astral travel all the way to the collective consciousness and what it means to be a parent during this mass awakening, we talk about psychic gifts and addiction, the human experience and what it truly means to ascend. From the magic to the mess and how we’re all navigating and alchemizing our way through it. A place w ...
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Interviews with Scientists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science
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The time of heroes was over. It was a time for … not-quite-so-heroes ! Join Dugongs and Seadragons, a live gaming podcast featuring an international collection of nerdy marine biologists playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Interviews with biologists and evolutionary scientists about their new books
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Aca ...
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Samhain Explained: History, Rituals, and the Real Meaning of the Thinning Veil
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As the nights stretch longer and the veil between worlds grows thin, Samhain marks a powerful turning point, a moment to honor the dead, release what’s ready to go, and welcome the magic of new beginnings. In this episode of Demystify Magic, we begin our Wheel of the Year series with a deep (and delightfully nerdy) dive into the history and meaning…
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What Secrets Do the Witching Stones Hold? Ancient Magic, Science & Crystal Lore with Nicholas Pearson
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What if every stone - lint, fossil, emerald, or quartz - carried a hidden story of magic and transformation? 🔮 In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell welcomes Nicholas Pearson, renowned crystal teacher and author of The Witching Stones, for a journey into the ancient and mystical world of crystals. Together, they explore where …
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Travelling Ghosts Bent Spoons and the Science of Magic | Dean Radin
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In this episode, Dr Radin returns to the show to talk to us about his amazing new book, The Science of Magic. We look at Meta-analyses with trillion-to-one odds. Hotel poltergeists that target specific researchers. Spoons that bend without force. Sigils. Always, always sigils. Radin explains why materialist skeptics have run out of arguments, how b…
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In this episode, we explore the complex and often uneasy relationship between science and magic. Rather than asking whether magic is "real," we examine why scientific methods struggle to capture the essence of magical practices, and whether such validation is even desirable. From questions of measurement and philosophy to issues of cultural autonom…
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The new era of AI-powered protein design | César Ramírez-Sarmiento
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With the advent of AI, scientists can develop new proteins at an astonishing rate, helping tackle our biggest biomedical and environmental issues. Protein engineer and TED Fellow César Ramírez-Sarmiento delves into the evolution of protein design and imagines a future where the next generation of Latin American scientists have the tools to explore …
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34.16 - MU Podcast - Guests from the Sky
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A chilling pattern runs through centuries of human contact with beings that straddle the line between alien and spirit. On this episode, we explore strange abductions, parasitic intelligences, and the disturbing theme of energy vampirism that surfaces across Eastern lore and modern UFO accounts. From the luminous visitors of ancient skies to entiti…
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Predicting Polymorphs: How Collaborative Science is Shaping Safer Medicines and Better Materials
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The way molecules arrange themselves into crystals can affect the stability, safety, and effectiveness of medicines and advanced materials. Dr Ivo Rietveld at the University of Rouen Normandy and his collaborators are developing new benchmark data that help scientists to accurately predict the stability of crystal structures of molecules, helping t…
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416 - Tangled: The Triumph of Self-Realization
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I explore how Disney’s Tangled reimagines the classic Rapunzel story and what these changes reveal about our modern world. Tangled captures a pivotal moment in Disney’s storytelling where there was a shift from the traditional fairy tale’s emphasis on a marriage union, to a more modern emphasis on personal self-realization. I also reflect on how th…
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What Does It Really Mean to Be a Modern Witch? My Journey to Authenticity and Crystal Magic
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What does it really mean to be a modern witch in today’s world? 🕯️✨ In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell opens up about her personal journey - from growing up in a traditional religious home to embracing her truth as a crystal-loving, spell-casting, magic-making witch. Through stories of transformation…
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Caleb Scharf, "The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life" (Hachette UK, 2025)
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A leading astrobiologist "demonstrates how becoming a true space-faring species is more than just humanity's future" (Adam Frank, author of The Little Book of Aliens)--it is an evolutionary event at least as important as life's first journey from sea to land The story of life has always been one of great transitions, of crossing new frontiers. The …
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Caleb Scharf, "The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life" (Hachette UK, 2025)
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A leading astrobiologist "demonstrates how becoming a true space-faring species is more than just humanity's future" (Adam Frank, author of The Little Book of Aliens)--it is an evolutionary event at least as important as life's first journey from sea to land The story of life has always been one of great transitions, of crossing new frontiers. The …
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"The Berkshire UFO Abductions" w/ Marcy Jarreau
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BCC 347 | Zombie Bigfoot’s Cryptid Crypt Week 3! Marcy Jarreau (A Funny Feeling, L is for Losers, 90 Day Bae) returns to discuss recent Bigfoot sightings, redefine the Trick or Treat game, and share the extra spooky story of a small town in Massachusetts that fell victim to a flying saucer in 1969. It’s the Berkshire UFO Abductions! Listen ad Free …
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Escape Pod 1015: Space Pirate Queen of the Ten Billion Utopias
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Author : Elly Bangs Narrator : Christiana Ellis Host : Mur Lafferty Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “Space Pirate Queen of the Ten Billion Utopias” was first published in Lightspeed Magazine in November 2021 Copious amounts of casual strong language. This story was written in the summer of 2020, while the police were rioting and […] Source…
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What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher
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What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, revealing how sudden wealth can unbalance life and spark consumerism — or create profound opportunities for meaning. This talk just might make you rethink the link between money and happiness. TED Talks…
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Bret Stephens on Why the Democrats Are Despairing
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To listen to the full episode and support the podcast, please subscribe today! Bret Stephens is an opinion columnist for The New York Times and the founder and editor-in- chief of SAPIR, a new quarterly devoted to issues of Jewish concern. In this week’s conversation, Yascha and Bret discuss how Donald Trump has changed political culture, why mod…
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138. Scottish Ambulance Service - Frontline Trauma with John, Joanne and Ryan
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Join us in this episode as Prof Nutt speaks to John, Joanne, and Ryan of the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. They explore their backgrounds in the Service and how their work exposed them to challenging situations that caused severe detriment to their mental health. After describing the failings of traditional mental health support for emerge…
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Why is ‘chronic’ lyme disease so controversial?
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Celebrities including Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber and Miranda Hart have talked about their years-long struggles with the effects of Lyme disease, but despite rising rates and better awareness, the illness remains poorly understood. To understand more about how the illness can impact people over the long term, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian…
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The Elder Futhark Runes are an early form of written language. Runes have been used both as letters to spell words, and as symbols containing greater meaning. By referencing familiar objects and experiences — such as water, hail, fire, seeds, cattle, breath, the sun, and family — they became archetypes, which today are harbingers of larger concepts…
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Tax the rich — and save the planet | Esther Duflo
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits, rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countries by the end of this century. She calculates the staggering cost of wealthy nations pumping greenh…
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How to Kill Your Old Identity: Ego Death, Spiritual Rebirth & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
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I'm a murderer! Call your fav true crime podcast host and get me on, cuz I've committed murder 1000 times. And I've been reborn 1001! Sometimes the only way forward is through your own identity funeral. This episode is an initiation into the death of the old self. The version of you that’s outgrown its own skin. The one that keeps pretending, perfo…
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From Magic Tricks to Spycraft: What Espionage Teaches Us About the Human Mind
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When we think of spies and their activities, we imagine trench coats, hidden cameras, and tense exchanges in safehouses. Hollywood has given us the daring adventures of James Bond and Jason Bourne, along with the clever trickery of films such as Argo. But behind the cinematic flair lies a quieter, more subtle reality: espionage often depends less o…
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A pastry chef works his chocolatier magic — live | Amaury Guichon
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Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with podcaster Latif Nasser. Learn what it takes to construct elaborate, lifelike (and delicious) sculptures from 100 percent confectionery ingredients as Guichon puts the final touches on his signature decadent…
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Greg and Bob delve into the origins of pumpkins. Find out what pumpkins are and how they developed into one of the most popular fruits. Related episode: Cranberry Thanks Our sources for this episode include: The Jack-O-Lantern’s Origins 6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins 25 Fascinating Pumpkin Facts…
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The Good Fight Club: Gaza Ceasefire, U.S. Government Shutdown, and America’s Slouch Towards Autocracy
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In this week’s episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Garry Kasparov, Russ Muirhead, and Quico Toro discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, the impact of the U.S. government shutdown, and the extent to which America under Trump mirrors Russia and Venezuela. Garry Kasparov is the chairman and founder of the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI), which publ…
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Building Worlds Through Better Reading (with Reo Eveleth), 2025.09.29
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Powerful AI boosters claim to love science fiction novels, but why do they always seem to take the wrong lessons from them? Reporter and writer Reo Eveleth joins us to discuss the ways tech leaders misuse storytelling, and how we can avoid their visions to imagine better futures. Reo Eveleth is a reporter, writer, and co-founder of COYOTE Media Col…
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Why Do Witches Call Spiderweb Jasper the Stone of Connection and Protection?
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Why do witches and healers turn to Spiderweb Jasper when they need grounding, protection, and connection? In this Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell weaves through the mystical world of Spiderweb Jasper - a stone known for balancing chaos with calm and reminding us of the invisible threads that link all things. Expl…
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Exploring An Alcohol Free Life With Ellie Nova
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What if sobriety wasn’t about restriction but liberation? In this episode, I sit down with Ellie Nova, a writer, mentor, and guide for women exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle. We talk about what it really means to say yes to clarity, to listen to the quiet signals that you might be ready for change in your relationship with alcohol, and to naviga…
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Mental Health Pseudoscience Alert with Dr. Jonathan Stea
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Send us a text You ever scroll through Instagram and see someone claiming to “treat the root cause” of depression with green juice and moonlight? Yeah, me too. And today, we’re calling BS (politely but firmly) with my guest, Dr. Jonathan Stea, a clinical psychologist and actual scientist who’s made it his mission to expose mental health pseudoscien…
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The Traitors has returned to UK screens with its biggest viewing figures ever as 19 celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. The game depends on being able to accurately spot a liar, but are any deception detection methods actually backed up by science? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Timothy Luke, a senior lecturer in the department of applied psy…
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Join Data Talks Host Wolfgang Fengler speaks with Jesús Crespo Cuaresma, Head of the Department of Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and a long-time collaborator of World Data Lab (WDL). They discuss Crespo’s journey into economics, the art and science of forecasting, and the future of socioeconomic modelling in an uncert…
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The cephalosquad finally make it into Neurfurchtenburg and head to a local tavern to end their travels and begin their investigation. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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The flourishing future of women's sports | Kate Johnson
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Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algorithms still skew towards covering men's sports. Olympic rower Kate Johnson, who now leads global marketing strategy for sports and entertainment at Google, unpacks why this is still happening — and wh…
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The Magic of Tokyo (with Joe McReynolds)
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What drives the seeming relentless dynamism of Tokyo? Is there something special about Japanese culture? Joe McReynolds, co-author of Emergent Tokyo, argues that the secret to Tokyo's energy and attractiveness as a place to live and visit comes from policies that allow Tokyo to emerge from the bottom up. Post-war black markets evolved into today's …
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46. The Circleville Letters (Paper Anniversary Special)
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In the late 1970s, an ordinary American town begins to be plagued by a series of venomous letters. They start by accusing one of the residents of having an affair, but soon escalate into a large-scale campaign of hate. So when a man is imprisoned as the letter-writer, the town breathes a sigh of relief. Yet the letters continue, even with the suppo…
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324 - Cognitive Dissonance - Part One (rebroadcast)
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In this episode, the story of a doomsday cult who predicted the exact date and circumstances of the end of the world, and what happened when that date passed and the world did not end. Also, we explore our drive to remain consistent via our desire to reduce cognitive dissonance. When you notice you’ve done something you believe is wrong, then you w…
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Whisperpedia | Salt: History, Trivia, & Health (A152)
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Access all 430+ episodes of Sleep Whispers (including lots of Story Time, Trivia Time, Whisperpedia episodes) by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Try MasterClass (15% off with this link): https://masterclass.com/SLEEPWHISPERS To enter the Giveaway for a free 1-Year Silk+ Membership: The first step is to become a Silk+ Member (the…
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Astaroth： From Ancient Goddess Astarte to Demon of Forbidden Knowledge
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Across three millennia, the goddess Astarte was recast as the demon Astaroth: a transformation that reveals more about humanity’s fear of the sacred feminine than any real change in divinity. This episode traces that metamorphosis from ancient Mesopotamian goddess to grimoire demon and modern occult archetype. Drawing on sources from biblical polem…
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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay (re-release)
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How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you haven't met yet, says psychologist Meg Jay. Sharing how to close the empathy gap between you and your future selves, she outlines courageous questions to ask about how your present and future can alig…
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*Sample* | Outdoor Rambling about Ice Cream – with night sounds (Bonus Episode #118)
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The full version of this episode (41 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) Calm History (100+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episode…
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How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety | Lenore Skenazy
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The secret to reducing childhood anxiety is actually quite simple: just let kids do more stuff on their own, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president of Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. In conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Skenazy discusses why parenting has become more demanding in ou…
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Oren Harman on the Magic of Metamorphosis
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To listen to the full episode and support the podcast, please subscribe today! Oren Harman is a Senior Fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute and teaches at the Graduate Program in Science Technology and Society at Bar Ilan University. His latest book is Metamorphosis: A Natural and Human History. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and O…
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Please be advised that new episodes will not be released during the government shutdown. For up-to-date information on the status of the Smithsonian, please visit our website at si.edu.By Smithsonian Institution
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415 - Charlie Kirk's Assassination: We have gone beyond the pale
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Huge changes are happening in the political landscape. In this video, I reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how this moment has deeply affected me toward recognizing how broken our unity has become. Drawing on symbolic insights, I explore the danger of turning opposition into real enmity and the need to return to truth, forgiveness, an…
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The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega
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Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining poisons local communities and destroys rainforests — and shows why protecting the planet is far more valuable than any treasure. TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award f…
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34.15 - MU Podcast - Flames of the Unknown
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Could unknown energies be linked with spontaneous human combustion? On this episode, we trace the eerie patterns of unexplained fires that affect not just humans but animals as well. Drawing on the work of famed researchers, we explore the theory that these mysterious burnings may align along invisible ley lines, suggesting a hidden geophysical for…
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Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Statistics are everywhere: in news reports, at the doctor's office, and in every sort of forecast, from the stock market to the weather. Blogger, teacher, and computer scientist Allen B. Downey knows well that people have an innate ability both to understand statistics and to be fooled by them. As he makes clear in this accessible introduction to s…
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MICRODOSE: You're Exhausted cuz Your Energy is on SALE! How to cleanse and call it back
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In this Microdose, we’re talking energy hygiene: how to clean your field, call your energy back, and seal the leaks that steal your creativity, pleasure, and alignment. It’s 10 minutes of truth, magic, and real-world shifts to help you reclaim your power and remember who the f*ck you are. ⭐️ Ready to remember your power? You don’t need more healing…
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Escape Pod 1014: Here Instead of There (Part 2 of 2)
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Author : Elizabeth Bear Narrator : Jess Lewis Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Here Instead of There was originally published in COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN, 2023, Jonathan Strahan, Ed. Includes some grade-A cursing. Here Instead of There (Part 2 of 2) By Elizabeth Bear (… Continued from Part 1) With the launch gone, there […] Source…
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