Best Next Chapter Podcasts Bridget Todd Podcasts (2025)

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BEEF is back for Season 3! 1:04

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Hot on the heels of our 2025 Communicator Awards victory for Excellence in History, Next Chapter Podcasts' hit series BEEF with Bridget Todd returns with a brand new season of pure pettiness, starting Wednesday June 25! Go to https://www.nextchapterpodcasts.com/beef to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Introducing...Sportly 26:14

4M ago26:14

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What if a basketball game could offer more than just a win? This week on Sportly, we head to San Quentin, where the Golden State Warriors face off against incarcerated players in a decade-long rivalry that’s redefining second chances. But are these programs as beneficial as they seem, or do they risk perpetuating systemic injustices? From historic …

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Inside the Writers' Room: Sam Levine (Interview) 28:24

5M ago28:24

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In our latest episode of "Inside the Writers' Room" bonus interviews, senior producer Sam Levine sits down to talk about the balance of entertainment and education, the power of ego sublimation, and the strategic use of "F bombs." ABOUT SAM Sam is a writer, podcaster and parent based in the Washington, DC area. Follow him at @moderately_quick Learn…

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Introducing...Fixing Famous People with Chris DeRosa & Dominick Pupa 1:45:12

5M ago1:45:12

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The polarization of the clistenership regarding Dominick's eating on-mic opens this week's Pre-Fixe, while Heidi's decade-old song climbs the charts, Drake sues Kendrick's record label, and Chrissy Teigen wants a Tik Tok curfew. Then Sara and Natalie from Causing A Scene join to discuss Jennifer Garner. They discuss Alias, 13 Going on 30, her marri…

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Inside the Writers' Room: Nicole Benedi (Interview) 42:26

5M ago42:26

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In our latest episode of "Inside the Writers' Room" bonus interviews, Nicole Benedi joins us to talk about the utility of being hyper-focused, the ubiquitousness of egotism, and the freedom of giving something you're bad at a try. ABOUT NICOLE Nicole Benedi is an award winning writer and stand-up comedian living in Erie, Pennsylvania. Follow her at…

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Inside the Writers' Room: Max Wolfson (Interview) 29:22

5M ago29:22

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In our latest episode of "Inside the Writers' Room" bonus interviews, Max Wolfson joins us to talk about the primacy of jokes, hoarding of facts, and the magic of the audio medium. ABOUT MAX Max Wolfson is a comedy and also regular person who migrated to DC from the wild mountains of Radford, Virginia. Often considered the “Max” of the group, he jo…

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Inside the Writers' Room: Adrián Duston-Muñoz (Interview) 39:42

5M ago39:42

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In our first episode of "inside the writers' room" bonus interviews, Adrián Duston-Muñoz joins us to talk about cinematic storytelling, cherry-picking process advice, and the appeal of a clear cut hero and villain. ABOUT ADRIÁN Se habla español. I always list that phrase somewhere on my resume. That's what the @typewritertilde icon means. Se habla …

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Calling All Listeners: We need your help! 1:47

6M ago1:47

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We're gearing up for season 3 of BEEF with Bridget Todd, and we plan on doing it bigger and better than ever. But that means we need your help! We're scouring the history books far and wide for the best rivalries we can turn into stories you can't turn off. And any suggestions you guys might have would be super useful. Shoot us an email at pete@ncp…

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Introducing...Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud 18:44

6M ago18:44

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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion from CBC Podcasts is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. In this segment from July 2024…

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Bonus Episode - Darius Arya (Full Interview) 57:02

6M ago57:02

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**This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beef and get on your way to being your best self.** In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer Sam Levine sits down with archaeologist and public historian Darius Arya to discuss the violent and murderous climate of the ancient world, humble beginnings…

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Bonus Episode - William P. Barry (Full Interview) 1:00:19

7M ago1:00:19

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In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer Ben Austin-Docampo chats with NASA's former chief historian William P. Barry about dueling political ideologies, the level of cooperation between Soviet and American scientists, and the technological impact of our race to the stars. William P. Barry served as NASA's Chief Historian for a decade.…

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Bonus Episode - Stuart Walton (Full Interview) 58:33

7M ago58:33

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In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Max Wolfson talks with cultural critic and historian and Stuart Walton about the differing characters of spirits, the effectiveness of legislating vice, and our need to get obliterated. Stuart Walton has written about drink and drug cultures since the early 1990s, and is the author of “In The Realm of th…

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Introducing...Cancel Me, Daddy 1:06:16

7M ago1:06:16

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The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Kleine see this panic for what it is though: a grift. That's why they created the "Cancel Me, Daddy" podcast. Each episode, they take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most o…

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Bonus Episode - Robin Hanbury-Tenison (Full Interview) 47:02

7M ago47:02

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**This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beef and get on your way to being your best self.** In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto sits down with conservationist and explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison to talk about the psychology of pushing yourself to the limit, the intricacies of hum…

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Bonus Episode - Felix Gillete (Full Interview) 58:11

8M ago58:11

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In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto talks with entertainement journalist Felix Gillete about the revolutionary history of HBO, the dawn of prestige television, and the impact made by telling the stories of young professional women's sex lives. Felix Gillete is a media and entertainment editor for Bloomberg News. In addition …

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Bonus Episode - David Bainbridge (Full Interview) 43:41

8M ago43:41

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In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto chats with science writer David Bainbridge about the philosophy science, the role of ego in discovery, and what it means to be a founding member of a field of study. David Bainbridge is a science writer, reproductive biologist and veterinary anatomist at Cambridge University. He has writte…

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Introducing...What Went Wrong 54:21

8M ago54:21

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The feud of feuds. A rivalry between two stars, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, may have begun as a publicity stunt, but it became a bizarre and malignant reality in the behind-the-scenes story of 1962's, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Introducing...Right Answers Mostly 1:30:58

8M ago1:30:58

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In this episode, Tess re-examines the Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton story and tries to expand the narrative to her side of what happened as the most infamous intern in American history. Tess and Claire discuss power dynamics, how politicians are all corrupt, acknowledging and dissecting Hillary's response to her husband's behavior, and of course…

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Bonus Episode - Honor Cargill-Martin (Full Interview) 48:39

8M ago48:39

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**This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beef and get on your way to being your best self.** In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer James Levine sits down with historian and author Honor Cargill-Martin to discuss the violent paranoia of Roman power politics, the personalities that dominat…

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Episode 16 - Marc Antony vs. Octavian Caesar: Ancient Rome's Ruthless Rivals - Part 2 36:11

8M ago36:11

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This week on Beef, a divided Roman republic’s uneasy peace is broken when rival rulers Marc Antony and Octavian vie for ultimate control of the ancient world. Pick up a copy of Honor Cargill-Martin's new book Messalina: Empress, Adulteress, Libertine: The Story of the Most Notorious Woman of the Roman World Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by James "…

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Introducing...Conflicted 2:19:09

9M ago2:19:09

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Every episode is a meticulously researched exploration of significant historical events, shedding light on the narratives that have shaped our societies and our understanding of the world. "In 1974, a Japanese soldier named Hiroo Onoda emerged from the Philippine jungle, unaware that World War 2 had been over for nearly 30 years. During those three…

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Episode 15 - Marc Antony vs. Octavian Caesar: Ancient Rome's Ruthless Rivals - Part 1 41:06

9M ago41:06

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This week on Beef, ancient Rome is torn in two by aspiring emperors Marc Antony and Octavian in the wake of Julius Caesar’s murder by the Senate. Pick up a copy of Prof. David S. Potter's latest book Disruption: Why Things Change Check out Darius Arya's digital lecture series "Ancient Rome Live" Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by James "Sam" Levine …

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Bonus Episode - James Hinchcliffe (Full Interview) 42:50

9M ago42:50

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In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer James Levine sits down with former IndyCar driver and current F1 TV commentator James Hinchcliffe to talk about the addictive nature of racing, instinctual vs. intellectual driving, and how Senna and Prost still impact the world of F1 today. James Hinchcliffe is a former IndyCar driver for Andre…

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Episode 14 - Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost: Formula 1's Furiously Fast Feud 58:05

9M ago58:05

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This week on Beef, two of the fastest drivers in Formula 1 history, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost go wheel-to-wheel in search of high speed glory. Listen to James Hinchcliffe's podcast "Off Track with Hinch and Rossi." Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by James "Sam" Levine Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by Benjamin Austin-Docampo Create…

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Bonus Episode - Melissa T. Yang (Full Interview) 40:40

10M ago40:40

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In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer Benjamin Austin-Docampo chats with rhetorician Melissa T. Yang, PhD., about eccentric gentlemen scientists, the power of obsession, and why we can't stop watching birds. Melissa T. Yang is a multidisciplinary scholar and writer who teaches composition courses grounded in the environmental humani…

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Episode 13 - John James Audubon vs. Charles Waterton: Birding's Buzzard Brawl 41:08

10M ago41:08

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This week on Beef, famed naturalist John James Audubon and his eccentric contemporary Charles Waterton engage in a war of words that sets the birding world ablaze. Check out Melissa T. Yang's writing and research on her website! Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Benjamin Austin-Docampo Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by J…

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Introducing...For the Love of History 37:24

10M ago37:24

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In For the Love of History, TK is your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known-facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies to activist profiles, turkey gods and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. There is no te…

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Episode 12 - Dick Clark's American Bandstand vs. The Buddy Deane Show: Music Television's Petty Pioneers 33:12

10M ago33:12

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This week on Beef, the two pioneering music television programs, Dick Clarke’s American Bandstand and the Buddy Deane Show, bring youth, rock and race to the cultural forefront. Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Natalie McGill Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by James "Sam" Levine & Benjamin Austin-Docampo Created by Execu…

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Bonus Episode - Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony (Full Interview) 44:58

11M ago44:58

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In our latest piece of bonus content, senior producer Benjamin Austin-Docampo interviews space travel historian Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony about the United States' tremendous undertaking traveling to the moon, the mutual propaganda war that ensued, and the U.S.S.R.'s unique approach to space craft development. Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony is a historian of…

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Episode 11 - USA vs. USSR: The Space Race - Part 2 48:47

11M ago48:47

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This week on Beef, the Space Race reaches unprecedented heights as the Soviets and the Americans compete to be the first to put a man on the moon. Grab a copy of Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony's award-winning book, Operation Moonglow: A Political History of Project Apollo. Read more about William P. Barry's incredible work for NASA! Hosted by Bridget Todd…

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Introducing...Midnight Facts for Insomniacs 1:11:45

11M ago1:11:45

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A podcast of fascinating facts! What do extraterrestrial radio signals and a mushroom from Texas have in common? What is a “number station“ and why is it so spine-tinglingly creepy? Join comedians Shane Rogers and Duncan MacEwan for an entertaining and hilarious deep-dive into obscure facts from science, history and pop culture. The internet is a d…

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Introducing...Vulgar History 1:29:25

12M ago1:29:25

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Marie-Josephe Angélique was an enslaved Portuguese woman brought to Montreal, Canada in 1732. Two years later, the city burned down: did she set the fire? We investigate! Reference: The Hanging of Angelique: The Untold Story of Canadian Slavery and the Burning of Old Montreal by Afua Cooper Vulgar History is researched, written, and hosted by Ann F…

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Episode 10 - USA vs. USSR: The Space Race - Part 1 42:15

12M ago42:15

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This week on Beef, the 20th century’s two global superpowers, the United States of America and the USSR, seek supremacy amongst the stars in the Space Race. Grab a copy of Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony's award-winning book, Operation Moonglow: A Political History of Project Apollo. Read more about William P. Barry's incredible work for NASA! Hosted by Br…

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Bonus Episode - Dr. Valerie Steele (Full Interview) 32:48

12M ago32:48

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In our latest piece of bonus content, host Bridget Todd talks with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about the importance of Parisian couture, the delicious drama that surrounded it in the 1960 and 70s, and what the clothes we wear say about our culture. Dr. Valerie Steele is the director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute …

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Episode 9 - Karl Lagerfeld vs. Yves Saint Laurent: Clash of the Fashion Titans 38:13

1y ago38:13

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This week on Beef, iconic designers Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent fight for love and luxury in the sex, drugs and drama-fueled Paris fashion world. Come see Dr. Valerie Steele's work at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology! Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Adrián Duston-Muñoz Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto P…

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Introducing...Play On Podcasts: The Taming of the Shrew 26:53

1y ago26:53

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Directed by Art Manke and designed by Lindsay Jones, Amy Freed’s translation of “The Taming of the Shrew” pits the two smartest people in the room against each other in a match of wits to tame the society that surrounds them. Set in Renaissance Italy with a cast of seasoned pros including Allen Gilmore, Susannah Rogers, Danny Scheie, Annie Abrams, …

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Bonus Episode - Rod Phillips (Full Interview) 41:45

1y ago41:45

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In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Max Wolfson talks with wine writer Rod Phillips about the history of alcohol, the moralizing that surrounds it and the customs that celebrate our need for inebriation. Rod Phillips is a wine writer, wine historian, and wine judge based in Ottawa, Canada. He's also a professor of history at Carleton Unive…

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Episode 8 - Beer vs. Gin: The Battle of England's Favorite Beverages 39:19

1y ago39:19

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This week on Beef, brewers and booze-hounds of every social strata go head to head in 18th century England over what’s better: beer or gin. Pick up a copy of Stuart Walton's book "Out of It: A Cultural History of Intoxication" Learn more about Rod Phillips' wine writing on his website! Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Max Wolfson Showrunning, Edit…

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Bonus Episode - Professor Felipe Fernández-Armesto (Full Interview) 47:09

1y ago47:09

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In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto talks with Professor Felipe Fernández-Armesto about the spirit of adventure, the human cost of exploration and the mythmaking that happens around people who seek the forbidden and the unknown. Felipe Fernández-Armesto is a professor of Ancient, Early Modern, Medieval, and Modern History at…

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Episode 7 - Sir Richard Burton vs. Capt. John Hanning Speke: Frenemy Explorers of the Nile 48:33

1y ago48:33

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This week on Beef, fearless explorers Sir Richard Burton and Captain John Hanning Speke face unimaginable dangers, and their own divisiveness, while searching for the source of the Nile River. Check out Felipe Fernández-Armesto's latest book The Oxford History of the World. Learn more about Robin Hanbury-Tenison's adventures in South America! Hoste…

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Bonus Episode - J. Randy Taraborrelli (Full Interview) 43:02

1y ago43:02

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In our latest piece of bonus content, host Bridget Todd talks with journalist and author J. Randy Taraborrelli about the complexities of the Bouvier family, the weight of international fame, and what our fascination with celebrities says about our culture. J. Randy Taraborrelli is a frequent contributing entertainment reporter for Entertainment Ton…

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Episode 6 - First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis vs. Princess Lee Raziwill: Duel of the Debutante Sisters 39:58

1y ago39:58

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This week on Beef, Former First-Lady Jackie Kennedy and her sister Princess Lee Radziwill play tug-of-war with the public’s affection and adoration. Grab a copy of J. Randy Taraborrelli's latest book about the Bouviers - Jackie: Public, Private, Secret. Hosted by Bridget Todd Writing, Editing & Sound Design by Showrunner Pete Musto Produced by Jame…

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Bonus Episode - Dr. Stephanie Kirk (Full Interview) 43:53

1y ago43:53

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In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Adrián Duston-Muñoz talks with professor of Hispanic Studies Dr. Stephanie Kirk about Mexico's Baroque period, the gender politics of knowledge during that time, and the connections between Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and modern day feminism. Dr. Stephanie Kirk is the Director of the Center for the Humanit…

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Episode 5 - Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz vs. The Catholic Church: Mexico's First Feminist 32:32

1y ago32:32

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This week on Beef, the brilliant 17th century nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz dares to defy the Catholic Church with her scholarship and searing wit. Pick up Dr. Stephanie Kirk's fascinating book Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the Gender Politics of Knowledge in Colonial Mexico. Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Adrián Duston-Muñoz The actors who voic…

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Bonus Episode - Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Full Interview) 47:03

1y ago47:03

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In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto chats with pop culture historian Jennifer Keishin Armstrong about TV history, diverse representation in media, and how Sex and the City paved the way for countless other hit shows like HBO's Girls and Comedy Central's Broad City. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong is a former entertainment journal…

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Episode 4 - Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall: Sex and the City's Squabbling Stars 44:55

1y ago44:55

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This week on Beef, actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Catrall, the stars of the groundbreaking HBO megahit series Sex and the City, exhibit peak mean girl behavior. Grab a copy of Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's latest book "So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls (And Why We're Still So Obsessed with It." Look for Felix Gillette's comprehensive histor…

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Bonus Episode - Dr. Steve Brusatte (Full Interview) 24:51

1y ago24:51

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In our latest piece of bonus content, showrunner Pete Musto sits down with University of Edinburgh paleontology professer Dr. Steve Brusatte to talk about the joy of finding fossils, why people are fascinated by dinosaurs, and the problematic legacy of the Great Bone Wars. Dr. Steve Brusatte has worked as a researcher at the Division of Paleontolog…

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Bonus Episode - Bridget interviews fellow Ambies nominee Lindsay Jones! 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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In 2024, two Next Chapter Podcasts shows received nominations for Ambies awards: "Play On Podcasts" and "BEEF!" So on March 8, Bridget co-hosted an IG live with composer Lindsay Jones, who was nominated for 'Best Original Score' for his work on Play On's adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Enjoy the audio from that conversation, where they discuss…

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Episode 3 - Othneil Marsh vs. Edward Cope: Paleontology's "Bone Wars" - Part Two 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

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This week on Beef, the natural historians who started the Great Bone Wars refuse to bury the hatchet, wreaking havoc on the future of their field. Grab a copy of Dr. Steve Brusatte's latest book "The Rise and Fall of Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us." Look for Dr. Matthew Carrano's contribution to "The Complete Dinosau…

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Episode 2 - Othneil Marsh vs. Edward Cope: Paleontology's "Bone Wars" - Part One 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

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This week on Beef, pioneering 19th century paleontologists Othneil Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope help build a discipline of science with their bitter backbiting in part one of the "Great Bone Wars." Pick up a copy of David Bainbridge's "Paleontology: An Illustrated History." Check out Robert Peck's co-authored history of the Academy of Natu…