Best Davis Bates Podcasts (2025)

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Lidice Art Collection receives record donation; Movember inspires men to think about health; musician Gareth Davis on contemporary classical music 28:54

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Lidice Art Collection receives record donation from Turkish-British curator Hüma Kabakcı; Movember inspires men to think about health; musician Gareth Davis on contemporary classical music in Prague

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A voice for learning: Jan Bumba on Why Charles University is more than just history 29:34

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In Czechia in 30 Minutes with Jan Bumba, the longtime Czech Radio journalist talks about leaving the newsroom for academia. Now the spokesperson of Charles University, he explains why the institution is not just Prague’s oldest symbol but a living, forward-looking place of learning. The conversation reveals how tradition and innovation meet at one …

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Episode 214: Turning Infertility Pain into Purpose: Relatable Care and Community [featuring Kendra Vargas] 28:52

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Kendra Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C, and founder of Authentically You Psychotherapy, talk about her deeply personal journey with infertility and how it shaped her clinical focus, group offerings, and entrepreneurial growth. Kendra's story is a testament to how lived experience can fuel meaningful change in private practic…

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Playing Prague wins award, slow fashion with Humanoddity, philosopher Tomáš Koblížek on hate speech 28:10

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Today on Czechia in 30 Minutes: Charles Games’ Playing Prague wins top mobile game award; rediscovering slow fashion with Humanoddity; Czech philosopher Tomáš Koblížek on fake news and hate speech.

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Dominique Dunne // 550 50:36

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In October of 1982, a rising young actress from a prominent Hollywood family was preparing for her next big role, fresh off a breakout performance in one of the year’s biggest horror films. But just months after the movie’s release, her promising future was cut short in a shocking act of violence outside her West Hollywood home. Strangely, it was t…

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St. Wenceslaus reclaims lance in Vienna, Czechia leads EU in electricity prices, The Braník Rocks 29:19

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Today on Czechia in 30 Minutes: St. Wenceslaus reclaims his lance in Vienna; Czechia leads EU in electricity prices; The Braník Rocks: Where Prague’s prehistoric past meets today’s city life. Enjoy!

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India's Most Prolific Killer: Thug Behram's 931 Victims, 1790s 13:56

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In 1790s colonial India, a secret brotherhood known as the Thuggee cult perfected the art of ritual murder. At its center stood Thug Behram—history's most prolific serial killer with 931 confirmed victims over a 40-year career. From the roads of Madhya Pradesh, Behram built a shadow empire of organized killers who used deception, patience, and sacr…

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A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem 58:51

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This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book. In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with yo…

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Prague Indian Film Festival begins; New book about political executions in Czechoslovakia; human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk on war crimes in Ukraine 28:26

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The Prague Indian Film Festival kicks off highlighting Bollywood’s diversity. A new book chronicles the fates of people executed for political reasons in Communist Czechoslovakia. And an interview with prominent human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk, who aims to bring the human dimension of the war in Ukraine back to Czech audiences.…

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Karen Swift // 549 49:50

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In October of 2011, a 44-year-old mother of four vanished after returning home from a Halloween party in Tennessee. Her abandoned vehicle was discovered near her house with a flat tire, but Karen herself was nowhere to be found. But only weeks later, her body was recovered near a cemetery, hidden beneath invasive vines, confirming the darkest fears…

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Metropolitan Plan for Prague, Harley Davidson Museum, Jan "Eskimo" Welzl 28:37

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Metropolitan Plan for Prague's development , Harley Davidson Museum in Moravia, traveller Jan "Eskimo" Welzl

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Abraham Hamra: A Syrian Jew Challenging Stereotypes 20:53

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Abraham Hamra knows the historic plight of the Jewish diaspora better than most. At six years old he was separated from much of his family, unsure if he’d ever see his grandparents again. He was among the last Jews left in Syria, and just a year after announcing Jews could leave Syria for the US, the Assad regime reversed course, and said the remai…

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Episode 213: Healing Relationships and Capturing Moments: ADHD-Entrepreneur Style [featuring Ariel Shumaker-Hammond] 27:26

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Ariel Shumaker-Hammond, a couple's therapist and professional photographer, talk about the messiness, curiosity, and joy that often come with pursuing the many paths to creating fulfilling careers, especially as an ADHDer. Ariel’s journey as a therapist, specialist in couples intensives, and professional photogra…

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Andrej Babiš returns: Daniel Kaiser breaks down Czechia’s political shift 29:23

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Czechia in 30 Minutes examines why Andrej Babiš is back in the political spotlight. Daniel Kaiser, journalist and keen observer of Czech politics, shares his insights into coalition talks and public sentiment. Host Vit Pohanka asks what this comeback means for the country’s future direction.

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Future Czech government on inclusion in schools, New US ambassador, Jewellery designer Zdenek Vacek 27:43

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On today's show: Future Czech government divided over inclusion in schools as debate echoes global culture wars; new U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic highlights defence cooperation; goldsmith and jewellery designer Zdenek Vacek discusses his current retrospective in Prague – including an object containing one of his parent’s ashes.…

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Holly Maddux // 548 55:19

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In September of 1977, a 30-year-old woman vanished after a break-up with her eccentric, famous boyfriend. Over a year passed before her decomposing body was found stuffed inside a trunk. So; what drove this once-celebrated socialite to her violent end, and how did her killer manage to hide her in plain sight? This is the murder of Holly Maddux. Hos…

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A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1 2:22:50

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This is a re-release of a special Holiday collaboration episode I put together a few years ago. I have gotten a lot of requests to hear it again and thought now would be a great time to share it. …1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic po…

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A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2 2:19:29

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…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hou…

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Ji.hlava Festival kicks off, Czechia to ban hen cages by 2027, Tips on learning Czech from Dr. Bate 27:39

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On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Ji.hlava Festival kicks off; Czechia to ban hen cages by 2027; essential tips on learning Czech from linguist Danny Bate and his new book, Why Q Needs U. Enjoy!

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Book-street's Back Alright! 21:54

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Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads! In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions. Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in! Thank you…

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New report reveals that poverty affects up to one fifth of Czechs, National Architecture Award, Krištof Kintera’s sculpture on Štvanice Island, The story of Rohanský ostrov 29:03

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New report reveals that poverty affects up to one fifth of Czechs, Medieval-style wooden chapel near Brno wins National Architecture Award, ‘Praying Wood’, Krištof Kintera’s new sculpture, unveiled on Štvanice Island, Concrete, rubble, and renewal: The curious story of Rohan Island

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Hepatitus A on the rise, horse-drawn carriages banned from city centre, Music on Request 29:07

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Surge in hepatitus cases, horse-drawn carriages banned from city centre, Music on Request project

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The Teen Vampire Murders // 547 51:11

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In November of 1996, two parents were brutally murdered inside their home - but the killers weren’t total strangers, and more intriguingly, they were a group of teenagers from Kentucky who called themselves vampires, heading for New Orleans. This cult traveled across state lines, leaving behind a scene of ritualistic violence that shocked the natio…

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Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club 0:58

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Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreo…

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Dita Kraus, Czechia adds seeds to Svalbard Vault, Czech schools abroad, Dark side of early 20th-century Prague 26:56

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Dita Kraus: the "Librarian of Auschwitz", From peas to barley - Czechia adds 150 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, From Banat to Brisbane: Czech schools abroad keep language and heritage alive, Brutal murders and prostitution: The dark side of early 20th century Prague

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Episode 212: Teaching Graduate Courses with a Therapy Degree [Featuring Danni Biondini] 28:44

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Danni Biondini, LMFT, adjunct professor, and founder of Gemini Family Therapy, about their experience of utilizing their expertise as a licensed therapist to become an adjunct professor, including practical advice and the realities of teaching at the graduate level. 3 Key Takeaways: You don’t need a doctor…

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Barbara Day and Nancy Durham: quiet heroes of Czech freedom 29:27

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The weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes revisits the story of the Jan Hus Educational Foundation, a British initiative that secretly supported Czech and Slovak thinkers during communism. Among its quiet heroes were Barbara Day and Nancy Durham, whose courage helped preserve independent education and free expression. The legacy of the Jan Hus F…

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EES system, 3,000-year-old bronze vessel to go on display, actress Zuzana Stivinova 28:15

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News, what do travellers need to know about the EES system, 3,000-year old bronze vessel to go on display, interview with actress Zuzana Stivinova

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Cheri Jo Bates // 546 1:03:30

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The day before Halloween, 1966, an 18-year-old college student spent the afternoon at her campus library in Riverside, California, but she never made it home. The next morning, her body was discovered in a nearby alley, brutally stabbed and beaten, with her car found disabled just steps away. Who killed Cheri Jo Bates that night, and could her murd…

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Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK 50:04

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Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - Pod Save the UK. Nish joined us for the very first episode of Weirdos - you can also go back and listen to him chatti…

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Ministerial candidate investigated for hate speech, 300-year-old settlement discovered, Czech NGO in Ukraine 28:17

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Future Czech government line-up on hold, as police investigate ministerial candidate for hate speech. Archaeologists discover three-thousand-year-old settlement in the Pardubice region. And through the work of Czech NGO Koridor UA, we take a look at what everyday life is like in parts of Ukraine and what it means to help on the ground.…

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Czechia at the Frankfurt Book Fair; the sounds of Czech bells; Prague’s oldest botanical garden 28:45

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Czechia to receive Guest of Honour title at the Frankfurt book fair; the sounds of Czech bells stolen by the Nazis; a stroll through Prague’s oldest botanical garden

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Signal Festival in Prague; Jan Hus Educational Foundation exhibition; Young Czech AI expert Matyáš Boháček 29:30

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Signal Festival to light up Prague for the 13th time; New Brno exhibition tells the story of how Oxford philosophers supported Czech dissidents; The hope of Czech AI Matyáš Boháček talks about hopes and concerns for the future of AI

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The Memory Card Murders // 545 59:18

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In September of 2019, a phone was stolen from an Anchorage, Alaska man, and found to contain videos and images of the brutal murder of an Indigenous woman in a hotel room. As police zeroed in on their suspect, one question remained: did he have more victims? This is the case of Homicide at Midtown Marriott, also known as The Memory Card Murders... …

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Racism scandal threatens Czech coalition talks. President Pavel warns of Russian threat at Forum 2000. Interview with translator of Czech classic The Grandmother. 25:59

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A racism scandal is putting talks to form a new Czech government at risk. President Petr Pavel highlights the threat Russia poses to Europe during his speech at the Forum 2000 international conference. An interview with the translator, Susan Reynolds, of a new editon of Czech classic The Grandmother.…

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Lizzy Savetsky: Doubling Down on Israel 22:05

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[Episode Recorded on September 11, 2025] Lizzy Savetsky is an influencer who has been a staple of pro-Israel social media since October 7th, 2023. Prior to October 7th, Lizzy had advocated for Israel alongside other causes, including supporting Jewish women who experienced miscarriages and sobriety, but after October 7th, she turned her focus entir…

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Episode 211: Behind the Scenes of TEDx: Building Impact and Humanizing the Stage [featuring Mikki Gates] 34:51

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Mikki Gates, a global HR leader, TEDx organizer, and advocate for authentic leadership. Mikki shares powerful lessons about imperfection, community, and the impact of sharing our stories. Here are 3 key takeaways: Perfection Isn’t the Goal—Progress Is: Whether you’re hosting a TEDx or launching a business,…

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From coal to creativity: how Ostrava is reinventing itself 29:41

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In this week’s Czechia in 30 Minutes, we head back to Ostrava, once one of the industrial hearts of Czechoslovakia. The city is still losing young people, but its leaders hope that education, science and culture can reverse that trend. A visit to the University of Ostrava’s new city campus shows how modern laboratories, art studios and sports facil…

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Moravian Autumn Fest honors Sir Charles Mackerras, Czech Falconry Festival, Great Pardubice legend jockey Richard Harry Fletcher 25:53

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Brno’s Moravian Autumn Festival to celebrate Sir Charles Mackerras, the great champion of Czech music, Falcons hunt bait carried by drones at Czech Falconry Festival, Richard Harry Fletcher: The English jockey who became a legend of the Great Pardubice