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Hidden Trails of Oregon

Armchair Productions

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An immersive first-person journey across America’s wild, weird, and wonder-filled state. Recorded on-location in surround sound audio, this documentary style podcast is designed to put you in the heart of Oregon’s most spectacular travel experiences. Led by expert guides and local characters, award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar will take you beyond the guidebook to reveal Oregon’s secrets and discover the places only locals know. Join us on an adventure through one of America’s most awe ...
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Nature Connection Radio

Big Blend Radio Network

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It’s all about Nature, Wildlife, Science, and the Environment on Big Blend Radio’s NATURE CONNECTION Podcast. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines.
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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Gastropod

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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National Park After Dark

Audioboom Studios

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Hosted by two friends who share a passion for the wilderness and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks and explore these treasured places in a whole new way - because behind the iconic arches and towering trees lie layered histories, grisly encounters, extraordinary stories of survival, tragic ends and so much more. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for pr ...
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A podcast about role playing games and the weird wonderful people behind them! Here we talk to the people who helped create theses marvelous games we enjoy so much and get to know the weird wonderful being they are. Weird is the new wonderful!
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Written in the Stars: Books and Beyond highlights and celebrates the people in our community involved with books, writing, and publishing. From poets and romance writers to literary journals and entrepreneurs, we explore a multitude of stories and storytellers. Join us as we follow them on their journeys with the written word.
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Welcome to Kelly Corrigan Wonders, a place for people who like to laugh while they think and find it useful to look closely at ourselves and our weird ways in the hopes that knowing more and feeling more will help us do more and be better. Author of 4 New York Times bestsellers about family life, Kelly wonders about loads of stuff: is knowing more always good? Can we trust our gut? How does change actually happen? We only book nice people who have a sense of humor and know things worth knowi ...
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Weird and Strong

Weird and Strong

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Step into the exhilarating vortex of the "Weird and Strong Podcast," where the extraordinary is the norm and strength comes in fascinating forms! We're not just a podcast; we're a movement, dedicated to casting a spotlight on the awe-inspiring individuals who dare to make waves in the vast ocean of the ordinary. Our guests hail from every corner of the human mosaic, and they're here to jolt your senses, challenge your perceptions, and leave an indelible mark on your understanding of what it ...
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Wonderful!

Rachel and Griffin McElroy

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Welcome to Wonderful! It’s an enthusiast podcast by Griffin and Rachel McElroy in which they discuss Very Good Things, and the Things that Make Them Good. Got a Good Thing you’re excited about that you want them to talk about on the show? Shoot ‘em an email at [email protected].
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A twice a week (Monday and Thursday mornings just so you know) 20 episode series of super short podcasts looking at the incredible people, whacky sports, bizarre events and crazy happenings that have happened in the last 128 years of the Olympic Games. The shows start from 1896 in Athens and the super strange 100m Freestyle for Greek Navy Sailors all the way through to the Breakdancing that will happen in Paris 2024. In between, we will look at the cheats, the mad sports, the deleted events, ...
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Ever pick up a weird indie game and wonder "what's all that about?" Well come and wonder with us at NPC Dialogue; a reaction-based talk show where your party of AJ, JJ, and Mike do their best to make sense of the small and unconventional in gaming. For a few episodes at a time, we will target a specific game to wrestle with and go as indepth as we can about it's mechanics, story, themes, and any other fun abstractions that makes everyone's head spin. So come join us as we dive into the weird ...
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Dudes VS. Everything

Jesus Perez and Rudy Robles

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Can you survive an apocalypse? Wonder if alternate dimensions are real? Got a weird thing for buttholes—or just love unfiltered convos over drinks? Welcome to Dudes VS Everything—where two dudes dive headfirst into the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright disturbing. From drunken rants and ridiculous theories to real-life murders and mind-bending mysteries, we’re talking about everything that keeps you up at night—sober or not.
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Are you looking for a Dungeons & Dragons improvised storytelling experience that contains jokes, as well as thrilling boss fights against unspeakable horrors? Oxventure: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast brings you the hilarious, unruly fun of a tabletop RPG campaign with friends. Join Jane Douglas, Andy Farrant, Mike Channell, Ellen Rose, Luke Westaway and Johnny Chiodini for an audio adventure you won't want to miss, with bingeable complete seasons of chaos in D&D, Weird West horror in Deadland ...
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The Doc Analyzes Anything Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis. Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on ...
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The Book Fix

Loren Jones

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Let's take a deep dive into the weird and unknown history of classic books in literature and everything that's book-related. Grab a drink, and maybe a snack too, and let's figure out what made literary history tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookfix/support
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There’s something weird and wonderful in all of us, and this series with the Azman sisters will have plenty of those and so much more. Join Iman and Amal this new year as they talk about everything fun and meaningful. This series has a little something for everyone so make sure to watch!
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Professor of Rock

Gamut Podcast Network

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how ...
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Welcome to Spirits, Angels, and Guides! Oh My! Step into a realm where the impossible becomes every day, and the extraordinary is just the beginning. Two psychic mediums unlock the doors to metaphysical mysteries that defy explanation - from spontaneous spiritual encounters in grocery store aisles to ancient wisdom that surfaces in the most unexpected places. Each week, they peel back layers of reality to reveal the bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling truths that exist just beyond o ...
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I Have Seen Niagara

Niagara Company

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Come, stay a night with us at the motel that goes by many names, here in weird and magical Niagara Falls, NY. Let us be your guide through the suicide and honeymoon capital of the world, city of light and dark wonder, with stories of the bizarre and soundscapes of creepy delectation. Enter with your eyes closed and your mind open, as we send logic over the brink. Featured weekly on Wave Farm Radio, WGXC-90.7 FM. www.wavefarm.org Support us on Patreon for secret episodes and more: https://www ...
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Boundless Life

Ben Greenfield

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Free fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging and cutting-edge health advice from BenGreenfieldLife.com! Tune in to the latest research, interviews with exercise, diet and medical professionals, and an entertaining mash-up of ancestral wisdom and modern science, along with Q&A's and mind-body-spirit optimizing content from America's top personal trainer.
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Sometimes we wonder about how it is possible that a person came up with a complex idea out of nothing, or how people just thought, "Hey! Lets cook this weird plant there and eat it" If you are like me and wonder about all sorts of things, then look no further.In this podcast, I will ask and wonder about all sorts of things in this world, some real some fictional. Be aware that I am neither a scholar nor a professional in the topics I talk about. The point is to wonder and ask not to explain, ...
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Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.
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David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context – including Goldman Sachs, Journey ...
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Snarky Harlots

Avery Fires & Lea Nights

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This is the Snarky Harlots Podcast with Avery Fires and Lea Nights flapping our gums about sex, work and everything in-between. Both Avery and Lea have been in the adult industry since we were 18. With our combined 30 years of adult industry experience, you will surely be entertained by our stories and antics. Stay awhile and listen. Hosted on Anchor. Make sure to check out our Patreon for perks and early access to episodes. https://patreon.com/snarkyharlots Follow Lea Nights on Twitter. htt ...
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"Sherapy" with Sheri Todd

Irishtoddy Productions

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Sherapy is not therapy. It’s Sheri Todd—abuse survivor, caregiver, and queen of finding humor in chaos—sharing real stories about healing, grief, and starting over. She’s not licensed, just life-tested. For the past five years, Sheri was the full-time caregiver for her mom, who recently passed away from Alzheimer’s. That chapter changed her. Now a new one begins. Sherapy is about connection through shared experiences—where laughter and truth go hand in hand. Because even after everything, yo ...
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Weird Science DC Comics Podcast

DC Comics, Comics, Comic Books, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League,DC Comics, DC Comics Reviews, DC Comics News, Pop Culture, Geek, TV, Movies

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Every Sunday Night we review DC Comics - Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Nightwing, Flash, Titans & More! DC Comics, Comics, Comic Books, DC Comics Podcast, Comics Podcast Comic Book Podcast, Pop CUlture, TV, Movies
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Pressure Points

The PP Boys

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Join local scumbag Dee, and renowned kommunist A.J. on a sadistic adventure through time. A comical discussion on unusual, unethical, and unfortunate events. Weird deaths? Check. Disease? Check. Nazis? Check. And lots of cannibalism.
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Hushabye Baby - Sleep Sounds for Baby (Weird & Wonderful)

Weird & Wonderful Sleep Sounds for Little Ones

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Hushabye Baby is your cozy corner for soothing sounds (and weird ones too) that help lull your little one to sleep. Our episodes feature a gentle mix of colour noises, nature soundscapes, and yes, even the hums and whirring sounds of household appliances. It might sound a little odd, but the soft spin of a washing machine or the steady gurgling of a fish tank often works wonders for restless babies. Whether it’s bedtime, naptime, or a midnight wake-up, Hushabye Baby brings the calm you need, ...
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Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Where every strange placename has a story worth telling. Ever passed through a village called Bottom Flash or Scratchy Bottom and wondered how it got its name? Get ready to raise your eyebrows and stifle your giggles! Weird & Wonderful England takes you on a cheeky, charming, and often hilarious tour of the country’s most outlandish placenames. From the mildly naughty to the delightfully bizarre, each episode explores the history, local legends, and folklore behind these unforgettable names. ...
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Hi, I’m Dan – and this is my little podcast world. From weird history to bedtime stories, from “Did you know?” facts to late-night thoughts, this show is for those who love to listen, wonder, and drift. No stress. Just a voice, a story, and maybe a smile.
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Simba from Doctor Simba Blog explores and reveals what makes entrepreneurs successful online. It will be fun and exciting exploring different types of internet businesses from blogging, affiliate marketing, podcasting, search engine optimization, and social media marketing (using Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube etc.) What is more exciting though is the reward for all your hard work in running an internet business, the freedom to travel, work at your own pace, be a millionaire. This podcast is o ...
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Losing My Opinion

Niagara Moon and Thin Lear

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Are we sure The Wall is a masterpiece? Can Dylan legit sing well? Is McCartney actually a lazy songwriter? And what exactly is “Nixon-rock”…? These are just some of the hard-hitting questions two indie musician pals, Thin Lear (Matt) and Niagara Moon (Thomas), come in with every week, surprising each other with strange fixations, controversial opinions, and of course - songs to listen to together. Join them as they eloquently bicker over the last 90 years of recorded music history, finding t ...
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Dan Slevin reviews three films in local cinemas: In Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn reboots the Man of Steel legend; in Bride Hard, Australian comic Rebel Wilson plays a secret agent bridesmaid saving a wedding from a gang of terrorists; and in the absurdist Canadian comedy, Universal Language, a depressed man returns home to …
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This recording has soft sleepifying music with distant rumbles of thunder which are similar to Brown noise, with overlays of white noise too. 1.5Hrs With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FRE…
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On this day in 1966, Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker) made their explosive live debut at The Twisted Wheel in Manchester. Just three years later, they'd help invent heavy metal and influence generations of rock bands. In this Vault episode of Professor of Rock, Adam dives into the haunting 1968 classic “White Room.” More than just…
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We thought we knew the Oregon Trail… Turns out, we only knew half the story. “The settling of the West,” says Bobby Conner, “was the unsettling of the West for our people.” In this episode of The Hidden Trails of Oregon, we’re exploring the past, present and future of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes, whose ancestral homelands stretch a…
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Ever wondered how the weather, solar flares, or even sacred earth energy lines affect your spiritual work? In this episode, we explore the fascinating mechanics of how thoughts become reality, the timing of manifestation, and the collective spiritual field we're all tuned into. 🔍 What You’ll Discover: → How solar flares impact your emotions and ene…
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Val Plumwood was an Australian philosopher, environmental activist and crocodile attack survivor. During a 1985 trip to Kakadu National park, Val was attacked repeatedly by a crocodile but miraculously survived. The experience completely reshaped her life and her perspective of her role within it. Sources: Book: The Eye of the Crocodile Documentari…
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Coming up, it’s the story of 10 classic songs from a tsunami year in music. Tsunami as in a year where 1 song wiped out the status quo on radio and MTV… With Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit, but there were plenty of other great songs from that monumental year, including one that came from a story the songwriter read in a newspaper about a drunk g…
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DC Comics Ep 599: Batman Hush 2, Superman vs the Dark Legion, Green Lantern, Green Arrow & More - Keywords: DC Comics, DC Comics Podcast, Batman, Superman, World's Finest, Flash, Green Lantern, comics, comic Gabe's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS …
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This episode is our tribute to poet Andrea Gibson, who passed away recently and left behind some of the most stunning insights about love, illness and what it really means to show up for one another. Kelly shares an excerpt from Andrea's blog regarding being sick—how friends would ask what to bring when they visited and Andrea's partner would say "…
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Coming up next, I have to admit, I was pretty intimidated to interview today’s guest, John McCrea of Cake. This witty singer is wicked smart. Cake's song The Distance was an instant favorite with an opening line that grabs you by the ears and never lets go, and also contains a word that has never been used like this in a rock song. I think it’s got…
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Absolute Flash #5 & Absolute Batman #10 Review / Absolute DC Comics Podcast Ep 32 Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics T…
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Lenny Bruce is a legend in the history of stand-up comedy, and while his use of explicit language thrilled audience members, it didn't win him any friends in law enforcement. In fact, Bruce was arrested multiple times for his use of 'obscenities', sparking a larger, continuing debate about the nature of free speech. Join the guys as they learn more…
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In this fascinating episode with repeat guest Tim Gray, you’ll get to dive into the world of cutting-edge health through the lens of the Health Optimisation Summit—Europe’s premier biohacking and wellness event. I’ve had the honor of being a keynote speaker at this incredible gathering in the past, and I’ll be back on stage again this year in Londo…
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What does a comedy legend do after he’s conquered the 80s with some of the funniest take downs of classic songs with food and hospitals, and then skewered the 90s by slamming its biggest icon with a song so hilarious it made the serious artist laugh at himself? Well, he only got better. Today, we have more from the prince of parody, the sultan of s…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio shines a spotlight on North East Trees, an award-winning urban greening nonprofit committed to building climate resilience and advancing environmental equity in underinvested communities throughout Los Angeles. Featured Guests: 🌳 Joe Laskin – Director of Development, North East Trees – https://www.northeasttrees.org/…
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The Poor Man returns with a job for our party that takes them deep below the peat bog to uncover a long-buried treasure. For you chat skippers, the actual play begins at 17:30. This episode is brought to you by RuneFable. Go to ⁠https://bit.ly/runefable⁠ to pledge to RuneFable's new Kickstarter Alchemical Origins today! Tune in to our exclusive beh…
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Nonbinary game designer and former critic, social commentator and reviewer of things. Former Editor/Writer of things for Bleeding Cool and EN World, and the founder of the Dorkland! blog! )Please note that they rarely update my blog anymore). Check out Chris' work below! https://dorkland.itch.io/adventures-in-the-unknown https://dorkland.itch.io/ac…
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After Kelly's conversation with Lenore Skenazy this past Tuesday, we're going deeper into the moment that changed everything for this mom and sparked a national conversation about how we raise our kids. When Lenore's 9-year-old kept begging for some independence, she finally said yes—letting him ride the New York subway home alone from Bloomingdale…
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Today, we have one of those rare classic songs, Purple Haze, that has a multitude of stories and legends behind it. First of all, it’s the mother of all misheard lyrics… One that Jimi Hendrix himself started doing in his live shows as a joke. Then there was the first draft of this thing, which was an epic 1000 words that Jimi pared down for radio… …
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Imagine one of your family members attains the highest political position in American history -- your uncle or sibling becomes the President of the United States! And, as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's episode: many people were called to play the role of First Lady. Turns out: several people genuinely didn't want the job. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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In this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steve, Kyle Steury, and special guest Chad dive headfirst into the wild world of hustle culture. Is it motivation, attention? Unpack the weird, wacky, and often wallet-draining world of MLMs (multi-level marketing schemes). Expect real talk, unexpected insights, and an almost uncomfortable amount of…
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In this exciting new episode, you’ll get to discover the next level of botanical medicine with return guest Dr. Nick Berry—licensed pharmacist, herbal alchemist, and founder of Essential Oil Wizardry. Known for blending cutting-edge science with ancient plant wisdom, Nick returns to share his latest inspirations, personal rituals, and powerful plan…
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Coming up, I had a blast with my guest today, Walter Egan… a man who many call a one-hit wonder, but that’s too easy... Sure, he created a huge hit in the late 70s, Magnet and Steel, that became a pop culture fixture with 2 legends who sang background vocals on this classic hit from a band that was rock’s big soap opera of the time. One of these ba…
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Dan Slevin reviews four new films in cinemas: In Friendship, cringe comedian Tim Robinson plays a middle-aged man who thinks he’s found a lifelong pal; The Divine Sarah Bernhardt is a biopic about the world’s first global superstar; I Know What You Did Last Summer reboots the 90s slasher franchise; and in Four Letters of Love, the west of Ireland i…
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As we continue our tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we revisit one of the most electrifying chapters of his legendary career with the creation of “Crazy Train.” After being kicked out of from Black Sabbath, the very band he helped make iconic, many believed Ozzy’s time in the spotlight was over. Battling addiction, depression, and self-dou…
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Today, we honor the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne, who has passed away, leaving behind one of the most legendary and unfiltered legacies in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. From his groundbreaking days with Black Sabbath to a solo career that defied all odds, Ozzy wasn’t just a rock star—he was a survivor, a showman, and above all, a voice for the…
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Ben here. I know, I know: it's confusing that we split our First Ladies sequel episode into two separate episodes. The title is literally ridiculous. However, as you'll hear, we delved deep into a bit of Presidential history that touches on so many things -- so many, in fact, that we had to dedicate an entire show to Buchanan and his fascinating Fi…
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This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help. But corn's wild ancestor is such an unappetizing weed that, for decades, archaeo…
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Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Show featuring travel writer Terri Guthrie, who shares her recent adventures in Corpus Christi, Texas—officially known as the Birdiest City in America! From vibrant wetlands and hundreds of bird species to the famous annual birding festival, Corpu…
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From mixtapes to TikTok, Sheri rewinds the best of the '80s and '90s and remixes it with today’s trends. Cartoons, slang, moms, phones—then vs. now, with laughs along the way. And don’t miss the Lyric Video of Email: The Musical — Mom’s Rewind & Remix Edition On YouTube. It’s nostalgia, inbox-style, with Walkmans, pagers, and a whole lot of 1-4-3. …
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When well-meaning parents try to keep kids safe from every possible harm, they might actually be creating more anxious, less capable children. In this conversation recorded live on stage at this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, Kelly talks with Lenore Skenazy, who became known as "America's Worst Mom" after letting her nine-year-old ride the New York s…
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Known as the “British Mothman,” of the most mysterious—and obscure—cryptids in our critter collection is the Owlman of Cornwall, a monster that first appeared in the tiny village in Mawnan Smith. Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Research by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder Produced by Maura Currie Sources on our w…
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So this was probably the most difficult episode I’ve ever made. But it’s one that I hope will provoke a real discussion… So one of the main reasons rock ’n’ roll hit so hard when it exploded in the ’50s was because… it wasn’t just music—it was rebellion. It shook off the stiff, clean-cut norm of the time and brought in something wild, loud, and ful…
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It’s been such a crazy week as I’ve been fighting this music rights scam. At one point, I was about ready to give up hope. But I can’t believe how much good has come out of all of this. Right up front, I've got to say THANK YOU to this amazing community. You have flooded the comment section with love and support. And I’ve felt it. THANK YOU! I also…
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In this powerful and insightful episode, Tara and Nancy delve into the story of the Fox Sisters, the teenage girls from 1848 New York who ignited a global spiritual revolution with a simple knock on the wall. We’ll take you on a journey from their humble beginnings in Hydesville, through their rise as the first celebrity mediums of the modern age, …
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Don’t go anywhere. Next up: the most-watched episode in Professor of Rock history! FROM THE VAULT: Today, it’s an epic track from a throwaway album… Or at least that’s what the band called it. This song though, it set a new standard for how rock bands wrote and released singles in the 80s, and in the process became one of their signature hits. Home…
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