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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Mapping Paris

Mapping Paris

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Bienvenue to Mapping Paris! Join us on an auditory adventure of Paris, a capital city that encompasses a multitude of emblematic monuments, a focal point of intellectual progress, and of course secluded passages. Each episode will offer a new scope to the sites of this iconic city; allow us to guide you through the stories of these places and open up an understanding of what Paris is today. On-y-va, let us embark to uncover the hidden stories while Mapping Paris. Producers: Pauline Blanchet ...
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FILTHY ARMENIAN ADVENTURES is a travel agency for the soul that takes you all over the map of our cultural apocalypse and deep into its most forbidden and forgotten territories, where the Santa Ana Winds are always blowing and all guests are dared to abandon their masks... Subscribe to the show on Patreon get 2x the adventures, including the most intimate and scandalous ones, plus 10+ monthly Smoke Break mini-eps on topics of the day, and priority to live events. Created and hosted by Alec M ...
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Uncharted Living

Uncharted Living

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Hello Fellow Humans! Have you ever caught yourself holding your breath? Have you found yourself questioning the instructions that society has given you? Have you gone looking for something but realized you didn’t have a map? Us, too. Welcome to Uncharted Living! Your hosts, Christine, Rebekah and Thai, are business owners, corporate leaders and life coaches. We invite you to explore the uncharted waters of life with us by staying curious and sharing tools for living well. This is the podcast ...
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Stanford Legal

Stanford Law School

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Law touches most aspects of life. Here to help make sense of it is the Stanford Legal podcast, where we look at the cases, questions, conflicts, and legal stories that affect us all every day. Stanford Legal launched in 2017 as a radio show on Sirius XM. We’re now a standalone podcast and we’re back after taking some time away, so don’t forget to subscribe or follow this feed. That way you’ll have access to new episodes as soon as they’re available. We know that the law can be complicated. I ...
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Fucking Cancelled

Fucking Cancelled

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Fucking Cancelled is a socialist podcast from Montreal for people who dream of a left grounded in solidarity, freedom, and responsibility rather than identity, coercion, and dysfunction. www.fuckingcancelled.com
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Mapping Klee EN

Zentrum Paul Klee

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Paul Klee’s extraordinary pictorial worlds are the result of a complex artistic development. He received crucial impulses during is travels. These were experiences with a long-lasting impact that Klee documents in diaries, postcards and numerous letters. Five such journeys will provide insights into Klee’s artistic development: from being a student full of doubts to one of the most important modern artists. The podcast "Mapping Klee" follows Klee's tracks through "Italy 1901", takes the arti ...
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Gumshoe Diaries

Mickey Ramos and Mark Ebner

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A Hollywood True Crime Podcast covering Mark Ebner's "How I got those stories" stories. Mark Ebner is an American journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Hustler, Los Angeles Magazine, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, The Daily Beast, Gawker, BoingBoing, Esquire and New Times. He has produced for and/or appeared as a commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, A&E, DiscoveryID, Comedy ...
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On “Reading the Middle East with Gilles Kepel,” the latest Al-Monitor podcast, renowned French scholar Gilles Kepel interviews the ground-breaking authors and thought leaders who are both shaping and explaining the complex trends in the Middle East and Islamic world. Kepel, one of Europe's leading experts on Islamism, the Middle East and North Africa, is a professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po). His numerous books — which include "Jihad: The Trail of Political I ...
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Generation X Paranormal

Generation X Paranormal LLC

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Welcome to Generation X Paranormal—the podcast where ghost stories meet gritty honesty, dark humor, and deep dives into the unknown. Hosted by Logan and Nicole Mathias, a husband-and-wife duo of seasoned paranormal investigators, this show unpacks everything from haunted locations and cryptid encounters to UFOs, government secrets, and the deeply human side of fear. With firsthand investigations, powerful guest interviews, and emotionally raw reflections on trauma and transformation, we brid ...
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This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"- A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park Podcast on the Internet!
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The TIMEZONES podcast series plunges into the world of artists and their practices, asking: What does living and working in culture and the arts involve in different countries, cities and contexts today? The artists’ thoughts on their moods, their social, political and intellectual realities and their philosophies (of life) have been worked up into experimental audio collages. The podcast’s episodes run the gamut of formats and content, from straight journalism to experimental and documentar ...
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A riveting insider's look at the world of fine wine. Telling the stories of the people and the places that shape the world’s most compelling finds. John Szabo, Master Sommelier and Sara d’Amato, a jack of all wine trades, get to the root of the vine.
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I’m exhausted, spent, broke, and utterly elated to announce that after four years of sneaking off to Europe, your blind date introduction to the cities we love, is finally... live. With Moment Designs. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions so you can experience our favorite moments with the cities we love, all based around the popular sites you were going to see anyway. See the sites, but also experience the city and its people. These map-like directions are also purposely vague, so that i ...
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 22: Lots of reactions from the South African press after Donald Trump "ambushes" South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting at the White House. The New York Times looks at Brazil's herculean efforts to dismantle a deep-rooted network of Russian spies. And, a diplomatic match made in heaven: Taiwan nominate…
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Award-winning author and historian Sarah Schulman joins us in Episode 84 to talk about her new book, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity. We talk about what solidarity means in the context of today’s neoliberal hellworld and how to be in solidarity across differences in power. We also talk about Sarah’s process of debrainwashing from Zionism, h…
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Send us a text For our Season 3 Finale, Generation X Paranormal sinks its fangs into the shadowy world of vampire mythology with special guest Rissa Miller. From the original Gothic terror of Bram Stoker’s Dracula to the seductive immortals of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, we explore how vampire legends have evolved across centuries. This blood-c…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 21: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is on most front pages today, many of them picking up on a UN report which suggested that 14,000 babies could die if aid does not get through. Israel seems to be losing the support of many of its allies. Also, a medical journal has found that teenagers today are facing an unpreced…
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 20: Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new book "Original Sin" shows that Joe Biden's cognitive decline was far more severe than portrayed. It comes as the Democrats are accused of covering for him during his presidency. Also, reactions after Britain and the EU sign agreements that effectively turn the page on Brexit. And, …
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 20: Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new book "Original Sin" shows that Joe Biden's cognitive decline was far more severe than portrayed. It comes as the Democrats are accused of covering for him during his presidency. Also, reactions after Britain and the EU sign agreements that effectively turn the page on Brexit. And, …
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 19: The Sunday Times shows a map leaked by diplomats proposing to divide the Gaza Strip into military zones. Also, papers react to pro-European candidate’s win in Romanian elections. Next, the "eternal second" French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is the new head of the French conservatives. And finally, the polarisin…
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English tour guides share their enthusiasm for enjoying the riot of color and inspiration you'll find in England's best country gardens. Then author Catie Marron explains how she designed and planted a garden as a way to feel a sense of belonging in her new home. And physicist Alan Lightman explains why it's healthy to give yourself a little unstru…
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 16: Romanians head to voting booths for the second round of presidential elections, which pit pro-Europe candidate Nicușor Dan against the populist, hard-right frontrunner George Simion. Who will prevail? Also: The New York Times looks at ground-breaking gene editing therapy which saved the life of an infant and could sav…
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Send us a text While Nicole is deep in research mode for our Season 3 finale, Logan takes the field solo for this short bonus episode! From shadowy figures in the bleachers to ghostly whispers in locker rooms, we’re exploring some of the most paranormally active sports stadiums. Grab your peanuts and popcorn—this game is going extra innings with th…
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Since ChatGPT came on the scene, numerous incidents have surfaced involving attorneys submitting court filings riddled with AI-generated hallucinations—plausible-sounding case citations that purport to support key legal propositions but are, in fact, entirely fictitious. As sanctions against attorneys mount, it seems clear there are a few kinks in …
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 15: We look at a crucial court ruling in EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's "Pfizergate" scandal. But first, Hungary's government examines a bill that would allow it to shut down media or NGOs considered a threat to national security. Plus, Australian researchers find that Barbie's feet have become flatter o…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 14: French papers are slightly unsure of what to make of President Emmanuel Macron's three-hour interview on national television. Also, a recent report on the risk of famine in Gaza continues to make front pages, as Israel's aid blockade continues. Next, Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia is scrutinised by American journali…
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 13: Papers discuss the trade deal agreed between the US and China. Where it is celebrated in the Chinese press, the American press is more critical. Also, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under fire for his comments on immigration. Next, preparations are under way for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival,…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 12: US President Donald Trump is set to begin his tour of the Middle East on Tuesday, but is not yet scheduled to stop in Israel. Meanwhile, papers are discussing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the last soup kitchens are forced to close. Also, millions of voters head to the polls in the Philippines for crucial midterm…
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Scottish tour guides tell us about the most famous castles in a country that's brimming with the imposing structures. Then a Santiago-based American travel writer embarks on a 1,200-mile odyssey through one of the driest places on earth — Chile's Atacama Desert — as he searches for a deeper understanding of his adopted homeland. And listeners call …
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A celebration of Erich Auerbach's masterpiece Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature, in light of the last decade's institutional conspiracy to shrink reality in Western media, which hits a grotesque low in Netflix's Adolescence. Guest starring Yeerk of the Bistro Californium podcast For double the adventures, plus regular smo…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 8: We look at reactions from the Indian and Pakistani press after India's retaliatory strikes against its neighbour. How far will the nuclear powers go? Also, jubilation for Paris Saint Germain and heartbreak for Arsenal after the French team books a spot in the Champion's League final. And, a woman sets a new world rec…
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Send us a text A historic house that bends time and captures spirits. The Doss House of Loretto emerged from heartfelt grief when Shauna Rigsby lost her mother to cancer in September 2023 after a devastatingly brief seven-week battle. What started as a way to honor her mother's unfulfilled dream of owning an Airbnb transformed into something far mo…
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 6: The Peruvian press are searching for answers after 13 miners were found murdered in an underground shaft. Also: French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin finally apologises for the police's violent treatment of Liverpool football fans during the 2023 Champions League final in Paris. Snooker has a new world champion: con…
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As the tech oligarchs dream of subjecting us all to their sick fantasies and their pet governments pave the road to hell with bad intentions, the sycophantic press breathlessly praises each new ‘advancement’ in dystopian tech — and each new phony scam as well. In Episode 83 we’re joined by Paris Marx, technology critic, author and host of Tech Won’…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 5: Romania's "Trump fanboy" presidential candidate crushes his rivals in the first round of elections. That victory comes despite an "anti-Trump bump" in elections in Australia, Canada and Singapore. Also, billionaire rapper P. Diddy's sex crimes trial begins in New York. French Prime Minister François Bayrou suggests a r…
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Journalist Oneika Raymond reveals the top countries where, as a black woman traveling solo, she feels a cultural appreciation and connection. Then the head of Bread for the World describes how the organization's advocacy work has stepped up its efforts in the face of cuts to government aid programs. And tour guides from Poland give us a look at how…
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 2: Just days before cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave, the press speculate on the top contenders to be the next pope. Politico, meanwhile, highlights efforts by ultra conservatives to elect a hardline pontiff. Also: we look at reaction to Mike Waltz's demotion from Donald Trump's national secur…
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Joan's secret love, Eve's secret letters, and the art of gossip with Lili Anolik, author of Didion and Babitz and Hollywood's Eve: Eve Babitz and the Secret History of L.A. For the full 2+hr episode, plus double the adventures and regular hear-to-heart "smoke break" mini eps and access to our next live event this June, subscribe to the show at patr…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 1: The Spanish papers continue to wonder what – or who – was responsible for the Great Blackout that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness this week. Is renewable energy to blame? Also: US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr alarms medical experts over his plans to impose placebo testing of vaccines. Plus: Steven S…
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On March 6, President Trump issued the executive order “Addressing Risk from Perkins Coie LLP,” essentially preventing the firm from doing business with the federal government, stripping its staff of security clearances. It was the first of several presidential orders aimed at law firms that represented clients and/or employed attorneys at odds wit…
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Send us a text The mysterious world of haunted places has fascinated humankind for centuries, but finding these spectral locations has always been a challenge—until now. Meet Greg, the creator of Haunted Maps, a revolutionary mobile application that's changing how paranormal enthusiasts discover and document haunted locations around the world. Greg…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 30: Papers worldwide are discussing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as he marks 100 days in office. Also, Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification with a military parade in Ho Chi Minh City. Next, activists in the UK are finding new ways of protesting fast fashion by mailing thei…
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PRESS REVIEW: Tuesday, 29 April: Spanish and Portuguese press are covering the huge blackout which has caused chaos among locals. Papers look at who to blame, and how to make the most of a “medieval” lifestyle. Also, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists published a report highting how China represses dissent abroad. And, Sports…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 28: Coverage of the preparations of the secretive papal conclave continues, as cardinals are set to announce a date of the start of deliberations. Also, French papers are reacting to the mosque attack in the south of the country, as news breaks that the suspect has handed himself in. Next, tensions continue to grow betw…
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