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Our sixth season is Cleopatra, a six-episode series about one of the most expensive and infamous movies ever made. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Cleopatra should have been a smash. Instead, it was a shoot plagued by medical emergencies, climate disasters, nervous breakdowns, and the most scandalous love affair to ever hit a movie set. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he digs through his own family stories to understand how it turned out so badly for his Oscar-win ...
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This American Life

This American Life

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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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Wisecrack

Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts

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He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opene ...
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Communist Plot

Phoebe & Elizabeth

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A couple of goths talking about cemeteries, among other things. Using our 2020 Middle Tennessee Cemetery Reviews as a starting point, we'll be delving into the historical, psychological, and cultural aspects of graveyards, any adjacent topics we might wander into, and, inevitably, class politics.
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The Third Threat

Voyage Media

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Our worst fears come true... on the home front. An ordinary woman is swept up into an extraordinary plot against America, by Russian domestic terrorists. She's overheard key details of the plot, but does not speak Russian... until she undergoes an experimental procedure, and becomes America's unlikely best chance against enemies hiding in plain sight.
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Family Plot

Family Plot Podcast

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An odd dad and his 11 year old daughter exploring the strange and unusual in a peculiar world. Discussions will be kept PG-13. Hosted by Dean Boese and Krysta Williams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.
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The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Exec ...
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I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media

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Trouble sleeping? You could count sheep, or let I Can’t Sleep do the heavy yawning for you. Host Benjamin Boster reads slow-paced, fact-filled content on science, history, and everyday oddities with zero plot twists and even less urgency. It’s calm. It’s consistent. And yes, you might accidentally learn something. So get comfy, press play, and let your brain wander off without you.
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Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings f ...
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The Plot With A Twist

Burning Hallows Productions

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Roe and Allorah are two vivacious bibliomaniacs of the feminine variety who love nothing more than a good book, a great cocktail, and chatting all literary things savvy, smutty and sassy in the fantasy, romance, YA, and thriller genre. The content of our bookish podcasts cover everything from genres, tropes, book reviews, book events, author interviews, weekly cocktail recipes and more!
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Master Plan

The Lever

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A secret plot. A public theft. A democracy corrupted. Discover the truth on Master Plan, the winner of the 2025 National Press Club Award for audio journalism. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan uncovers a deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., enabling the wealthy to buy policies that serve them at the public’s expense. How did our democracy become a kleptocracy? The Lever has unearthed ne ...
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Plot Twist, Please

Susannah, Beth and Cass

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Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTub ...
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We Got Goosebumps!

Polymedia Network

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This podcast offers plot summaries, recaps, and commentary on RL Stine's Goosebumps! series one book at a time. Episodes release every other Monday in a seasonal format. Each new season will make way for ten more books to be recapped and examined. Join Dylan and Travis, two horror fans with strong nostalgia for the series, go on a journey of experiencing every Goosebumps! novel!
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A podcast that delivers history stories with plot twists. David Nix, a writer of historical fiction, brings biweekly historical tales that twist and turn like a good mystery novel. Whether offering new stories or new insights, this podcast drags you down the rabbit holes of history in search of the magical surprise. Find me at davidjnix.com.
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Instead of seeing criticism as an indication of not liking something, Professor Julian Wamble invites listeners of Critical Magic Theory to explore the things about the characters, plot points, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter broadly that have always given them pause or made them smile without knowing why. It is in this navigation of the positive and the negative aspects of a world that we find true magic.
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This is your crash course in everything you need to know about the books you wish you'd read. Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books everyone talks about, from classics you should have read in high school to the modern hits everyone's buzzing about. In each episode, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky serve up everything you need to know about a must-read book, including its plot, what it feels like to read, why it’s important, and the key takeaways you can use at yo ...
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The official deer management, food plot and habitat management podcast keeps you in the know on all of the latest strategies for managing private hunting properties. Interviews with innovators in deer & wildlife science, research and habitat management. Jason R. Snavely, Certified Wildlife Biologist and private consultant, will fill you in on cutting edge information and techniques to better manage your property and maximize its deer hunting potential.
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The Costume Plot

Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu

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A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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Kitchen Garden is Britain’s best guide to on how to grow your own food. It offers down-to-earth advice from the finest minds in gardening to make sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot. There are tips on how to grow your own wide range of fruit and vegetable crops and how to control troublesome pests plus what to do on your plot each month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Plot What Plot

Plot What Plot

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This is a show celebrating our shared love for Fandom. From the weird, the messy, and sometimes downright 'What in the actual fuck?'. Join us as we take a deep dive into smutty FanFics across some of your favorite books, tv shows, and movies!
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People are the Worst is the true crime podcast where nothing is ever as it seems. Each episode we dive into a case with a shocking twist that will leave you baffled. From unexpected killers to badass survivors to mind-bending reveals, we uncover the most jaw-dropping, batsh!t stories in the world of crime. Hosted by identical twins who love a shock factor and hate most people. New episode every Thursday! Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get podcasts!
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Wild Geese

Anna Howard | Podcast Strategist

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Welcome to Wild Geese! Think of this as your little plot in the woods where you can lay down a picnic blanket, gather with your friends, and gab! I’m your host, Anna Corinne - a NYC based podcast strategist and actress. Every other Tuesday, I’m doing deep dives on creativity, community organizing, activism, and more. I want listening to Wild Geese to feel like night in a fluffy chair, cat purring at your feet, warm light creating a glow, and all of your friends in one room together.
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Your host, Andy, and guests break down the technology in your favorite movies/tv shows. They will discuss everything, from plotlines to plot holes, while keeping an eye on how technology is represented. Find out if your favorite movie/tv show got technology right… or wrong… or ridiculously wrong.
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Sidequesting

Tal Minear | Realm

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Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows Rion, an adventurer who’s willing to help just about anyone out - as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about.
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Judgment Awaits

Ari Urban and Pager Dashen

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Join Ari and Pager as they read Judgmental, the Undertale-based fanfic they wrote together in middle school. Enjoy cringey 12-year-old humor, a very poor plot, and a somewhat understandable explanation of the story as it has come to be today. Email us your questions, comments, and theories at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter and read the episode transcripts at @j_awaitspodcast
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Writing Break

America's Editor

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Whether you’re polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write.
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A space for book lovers who take stories seriously—but not themselves. We dive into character arcs, messy themes, and plot-twist chaos with equal parts insight and side-eye. If you like your analysis with a dash of sarcasm and loads of witty banter, then welcome.
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In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in America, far-right paramilitary groups, and anti-trans hate. Join us as we show how far-right militias, by redirecting their focus after the January 6 insurrection to attacking drag shows and LGBTQ events, are seeking to destabilize communities from the ground up. We’ll uncover how these extremist groups, in tandem with Republican politicians at all ...
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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
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Happy spooky season! We're here with some slightly scary films, Sinners and Last Night in SoHo. Lots of fun historical chat and discussion of fashion school bullying! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Sinners: Instagram, Pinterest Last Night in SoHo: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Ema…
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This episode is a doozy. For spooky season we dig into the life and crimes of the infamous duo, William Burke and William Hare. During a time when resurrectionists ran rampant, Burke and Hare cchanged the game. Instead of digging up fresh corpses for the medical establishment to practice upon, they killed people (through a method called burking) an…
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This week, we’re diving into Karin Slaughter’s brand new thriller We Are All Guilty Here — the haunting first book in her North Falls series. Set in a small Georgia town where “everyone knows everyone,” this story unravels layers of guilt, betrayal, and long-buried secrets after two teenage girls vanish during a Fourth of July celebration — and twe…
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Get your drink and get your seat, because this week we're diving into Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton and we'll be connecting the dots, gasping at the twists, and discuss the things some of some artists have sacrificed for their artistic freedom. We're following the story of a woman who inherits a painting from a lost artist of the Harlem R…
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Do wild turkey poults prefer to forage in food plots managed with regenerative techniques or conventional techniques? What about old field management? Jason sits down with MSU graduate student Will Fowler (his first podcast EVER) to discuss Will's ground-breaking research using imprinted wild turkey poults to study foraging ecology in different foo…
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In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Scott Urbach, a former CIA officer turned thriller author. Scott shares his journey from joining the CIA in 1984 to transitioning into corporate security and ultimately becoming a novelist. He discusses the challenges of balancing his corporate career with writing, his unique writing proces…
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Right wing forces have taken aim at trans kids in schools, relentlessly targeting some of our country’s most vulnerable youth. In this season, journalist and host Imara Jones investigates this movement, uncovering how these attacks are part of a larger plan to dismantle public education and shatter democracy itself. Join her as she travels across t…
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We're wrapping up some last minute, pre hunting season topics this time on the Killer Food Plots podcast. Company owner Rich Chrzan talks about the importance of treating water holes and ponds with Aqua Shield to prevent and control EHD...and he says it's not too late to start. Rich also describes his philosphy on customer service and why that comm…
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Ben Mankiewicz received hundreds of voicemails about Cleopatra, and now he's answering them! Well, as many of them as he can. In this special bonus episode, Ben weighs in on the six-hour cut of Cleopatra, what Richard Burton thought of the movie, Judy Garland's love for Joe Mankiewicz... and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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The motives behind Charlie Kirk’s killing are still unclear, but the Trump administration is mounting a crackdown on people and groups he says are part of the problem. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra with help from Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Danielle Hewitt, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adr…
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Caught Up by Navessa Allen | Spoiler-Free & Spoiler Review You are listening The Plot With A Twist where we discuss all things books and booze. In this episode, we give a detailed review and discussion of 'Caught Up' by Navessa Allen, the second book in the 'Into Darkness' series. We explore elements of the Second Chance Romance featuring a mafia c…
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