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The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice
Mary Chan, Organized Sound Productions, Made in Canada
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How do you, as a podcaster, make an emotional connection with your listeners to create a place where they feel like they belong? This podcast about podcasting for underrepresented podcasters doing good in the world, who want to build a community of belonging. You’ll discover what it takes to be a powerful podcaster and support your listeners to feel like they belong. Go on your podcasting journey to reclaim and redefine what a successful podcast means to you, by thriving on your own terms, w ...
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Does your home ever feel like “a Money Pit?” It doesn’t have to be that way! As host of The Money Pit Podcast, a money pit is not a disaster – it’s a home you love! Whether you’re dealing with a repair or dreaming about a reno, consider me your coach, helper or home improvement therapist for all things remodeling, decor or fix up! From bathrooms to basements, demolition to décor and gardening to garages, I'll share non-biased expertise to help you tackle your to-do’s with confidence. Taking ...
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LeadingAgile SoundNotes: an Agile Podcast
Dave Prior, Agile Consultant & Certified Scrum Trainer
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LeadingAgile's resident Scrum trainer Dave Prior, hosts a weekly podcast that covers all sorts of topics about Agile, Scrum, Organizational Transformation and Leadership. No matter if you're new to Agile development or an Agile veteran, Dave and his guest are sure to make you think about Agile in a whole new way! Alexa knows us as Leading Agile Sound Notes.
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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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#2562 – Fire Safety & Prevention | Heating System Checkup | Safe Halloween Decor | Interior Lighting
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SHOW NOTES: It's spooky season and cozy season, which means the weather is outstanding for tackling home improvement projects, both inside and out. Coming up, we're sharing a quick heating system checkup, life-saving fire safety tips, and creative ideas for decorating your yard safely for Halloween! Let's get to it! - Heating System Seasonal Checku…
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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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#2561 – Garage Door Maintenance | Winterizing Sprinkler Systems | Reclaim Your Yard with Hardscapes
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome to The Money Pit! We're here every week to help you protect your biggest investment – your home sweet home – and make sure it doesn't become a bottomless money pit. We've got a busy hour planned, diving into seasonal home maintenance musts. Join us for today’s topics, including: - Reclaiming Your Yard with Hardscapes: Learn how …
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#2560 – Dealing with Mold and Mildew | Deterring Wildlife Pests | Guard Against Contractor Scams
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SHOW NOTES: It is full-on spooky season here at The Money Pit, and we are relishing fall! But while this is the perfect season for cozy projects, it’s also prime time for scammers looking to cash in on unsuspecting homeowners. Today, we’re walking you through some great home improvement projects, plus the red flags to protect yourself and your wall…
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All the news and science from the 2025 Nobel prizes
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This year’s Nobel prizes in chemistry, physics and physiology or medicine have celebrated work that paves the way for the next generation of quantum technology, the creation of porous materials that have been compared to Hermione Granger’s handbag and the discovery of the hidden army inside us that helps to keep our immune system in check. To find …
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The real science of weight loss with the US’s leading nutritional scientist
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How to Keep Fear From Overpowering Your Voice with Kat Stewart and Kevin Ribble - EP 102
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What are you afraid of when you’re recording your podcast? Training your voice doesn’t start with what comes out of your mouth—it starts with what’s going on in your head. Mary learned this 25 years ago from her radio school instructors, Kat Stewart and Kevin Ribble. In this episode, her former teachers take the mic to talk about finding your chari…
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#2559 – Weekend Concrete Repair | Perfect Painting Tips | Reclaiming Unusable Space | Home Lighting
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to The Money Pit! Today, we are tackling those big fall projects, including protecting your home from the tough winter ahead and figuring out how to reclaim those spaces that feel like a lost cause. Let’s take a look at the main topics we are tackling this hour, plus home improvement questions from callers: - Weekend Concre…
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#2558 – Seal the Deal: Stopping Drafts | Adding the Best Insulation | Hot Tips for Smart Thermostats
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome back, home improvement enthusiasts! We love this time of year, with the cool, crisp air and the anticipation of autumn. But the chill also means higher heating bills, so today we are dedicating the hour to helping you stay warm and save some serious energy dollars! Here is what we’ve got coming up today on The Money Pit: - Seali…
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Fraud, AI slop and huge profits: is science publishing broken?
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Scientists are warning that academic publishing needs urgent reform in order to retain trust in the research system. Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay what has gone so wrong, and Dr Mark Hanson of the University of Exeter proposes some potential solutions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod…
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Does a bit of booze really make us better at languages?
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The Ig Nobel prizes were awarded recently – for science that makes you laugh and then think – and the peace prize was given to a cheeky study testing the link between alcohol and language proficiency. Does a drink really help us to converse more convincingly in another tongue, or does it just give us inflated confidence? To find out, Madeleine Finl…
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#2557 – Outdoor Hardscaping | Organizing Home Clutter | Evolving Townhome Market | Floor Protection
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to The Money Pit! Today, we have an action-packed show designed to help you tackle those crucial fall projects, regain control over clutter, and navigate the shifting landscape of housing. Join us as we discuss topics and caller questions that include: - Transforming Outdoor Spaces with Hardscaping: We’ll share projects per…
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#2556 – Prepare Your Trees for Winter | Tap into Home Equity | Fall 2025 Design Trends | Home Safety
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SHOW NOTES: This is the Money Pit! Fall is officially here, and we've got a lot of exciting projects to tackle today, both indoors and out. Give us a call with your questions at 888-MONEYPIT, but first, here are the home improvement topics we’ll be sharing in this show: - Preparing Your Trees for Winter: Fall is the perfect time to prep your trees …
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Fact-checking Trump’s autism announcement
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In a televised press conference on Monday, Donald Trump and health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made a series of unproven claims about autism and its links to paracetamol use in pregnant women, and about childhood vaccinations. The comments were immediately refuted by scientists and health agencies around the world, but many expressed concern abou…
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Is there hope on the horizon for patients with Alzheimer’s?
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A trial is under way to find out if a £100 blood test could transform the way that the NHS diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia and diagnosis is currently costly and time-consuming. To find out how this blood test could benefit patients, Ian Sample talks to Prof Jonathan Schott, who is co-leading the trial. He…
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Voice Prep for a Personality-Driven Podcast That Pops - EP 101
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How do you make your personality shine through as soon as you hit record? The podcast world is always evolving—that’s what happens when a baby industry grows up! For better or worse, audio-first media is changing constantly, and the latest shift involves Amazon’s decision to shut down the Wondery podcast studio. This kicks off a move away from thos…
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#2555 – Instant Hot Water Solutions | Build Your Dream Patio | Composite Flooring | Fireplace Safety
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome to The Money Pit Home Improvement Show! Today, we've got a jam-packed hour filled with expert advice and practical DIY solutions for all your home improvement projects. Here’s a rundown of the main topics and caller questions we’ll be tackling today: - Instant Hot Water Solutions: We'll explore smart fixes like hot waterrecircul…
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#2554 – Patio Heaters to Extend Outdoor Fun | Spooky Home Sounds | Save Money on Your Water Heater
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to The Money Pit! It's mid-September, and with so much happening, it's easy to get sidetracked from your home projects. But don't worry, we're here to help you keep things working and organized. We've got a great show lined up for you today, with topics that include: - Extending Outdoor Fun with Patio Heaters: Just because …
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Is the US on the brink of a new era of political violence?
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The murder of political activist Charlie Kirk has prompted fears about rising levels of political violence in the US after a number of high-profile assassinations and attempted assassinations of political figures in recent years. But how connected are these events and do they signal a rise in public support for this kind of violence? To find out Ia…
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At a recent ceremony for world leaders in Beijing, a hot mic picked up a surprising exchange between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping about the possibility of living to 150. Putin suggested the secret might lie in repeated organ transplants. But is this the new frontier of anti-ageing research or a fringe and unproven theory? To find out, science edit…
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#2553 – 2026 Housing Market Forecast | Weekend Outdoor Lighting Upgrades | Wallpaper’s Big Comeback
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to The Money Pit, where this week’s topics include the housing market forecast for buyers and sellers, bright ideas for outdoor lighting upgrades, and the revival of wallpaper to style your home. Plus, we’ve got expert answers for all your home improvement questions. - 2026 Housing Market Forecast: We'll break down the late…
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#2552 – Seasonal Wood Care | DIY Concrete Landscape Borders | Fall Planting for Spring Gardens
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SHOW NOTES: Welcome to The Money Pit and another episode of home improvement tips, with everything from wood care to landscape borders to fall planting in your garden. Plus, we’ve got expert advice for DIYers who reach out with their calls and emails. - Seasonal Wood Care: We'll walk you through simple steps to inspect,clean, and seal your deck, ou…
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Shrinking states: a positive future with fewer people?
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The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row – a trend mirrored across the world, with two-thirds of the global population now living in countries with below-replacement-level fertility. In the second episode of a two-part series, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dean Spears, assistant professor of economics at the Unive…
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Shrinking states: are we on a path to depopulation?
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The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row. It is a story that is being repeated all over the world, with two thirds of the global population now living in countries with below replacement level fertility. Low fertility rates have become a talking point on the political right, with Elon Musk claiming that populat…
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