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The Vergecast

The Verge

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The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives – and which ones you should bring into yours.
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The Rational Reminder Podcast

Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti

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A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from three Canadians. Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti, Portfolio Managers at PWL Capital.
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The Betchelor

Betches Media

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The Betchelor is a Bachelor recap podcast hosted by Kay Brown and Jared Freid of Betches Media. This weekly podcast follows the latest episodes and makes fun of all the ridiculous things the contestants say and do – because honestly, why else watch the show if not for the commentary? For more info check out weekly recaps at Betches.com or follow our Instagram, @thebetchelor.
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The Chuck ToddCast is back! If you're looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversation, you've come to the right place. The Chuck ToddCast goes beyond the headlines, featuring conversations with top reporters, insiders, and newsmakers from D.C. to the heartland. No scripts, no spin—just real discussions about what’s shaping our politics and why it matters.
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The Skeptics Guide To The Universe

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your weekly reality check, in a world drowning in misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Steven Novella and his elite squad of critical-thinking rogues, SGU cuts through the noise of pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and sensationalized headlines with sharp analysis, smart humor, and fearless skepticism. But it’s not just about debunking myths—we celebrate the wonder of science, exploring the latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and the profound ways science sha ...
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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Vox Media Podcast Network

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A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earn ...
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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The McKinsey Podcast

McKinsey & Company

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The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.
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Tune in to Nightly Scroll, where Hayley Caronia brings her sharp wit and unapologetic conservative perspective to the airwaves. Each night, Hayley dives into the latest headlines, trending stories, and hot-button issues shaping the political landscape, delivering candid commentary that cuts through the noise. With a blend of fiery debate, insightful analysis, and a no-nonsense take on today's culture wars, Nightly Scroll is your go-to destination for conservative talk that pulls no punches. ...
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This podcast is all about how things are perceived online/ in the media versus what it's really like in real life. On URL vs IRL we'll be talking to all kinds of people to break down the reality of what they really do . Your host is Bri Lynch, a professional stunt driver, content creator, and master at asking all of the right questions .
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It’s all happening for reality star, Scheana Shay! Her podcast breaks the 4th wall and welcomes you into her real life “Scheananigans”. Regularly cohosted by her fiancé Brock Davies with conversations that are informative, entertaining and sometimes outrageous! Topics include reality tv, pop culture, dating, parenting, Q & A sessions and nothing is held back! Guests range from reality tv personalities, film/tv stars, musicians, comedians, influencers and entrepreneurs, all chosen to bring va ...
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Voices of VR

Kent Bye

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Designing for Virtual Reality. Oral history podcast featuring the pioneering artists, storytellers, and technologists driving the resurgence of virtual & augmented reality. Learn about the patterns of immersive storytelling, experiential design, ethical frameworks, & the ultimate potential of XR.
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Welcome to PCN Podcasts! In Check with Fintech is our series which focuses on all things related to payments, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Our other series Work It Out focuses on the stories of leaders and experts with a wide range of insights for our audience. From start-ups to global brands, we dive into the ins and out of their industries to work out their formulas for success.
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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show note ...
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Creative Pep Talk

Andy J. Pizza

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A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. ...
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Popcast

The New York Times

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Nuance Needed

Amanda E. White, LPC and Sam Dalton, LCSW

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In a world obsessed with quick fixes, licensed therapists Amanda White and Sam Dalton cut through black-and-white thinking to explore the messy reality of mental health. Drawing from both evidence-based practices and personal struggles, we have candid conversations about perfectionism, burnout, relationships, and cultural trends. No oversimplified advice—just honest dialogue about what healing actually looks like in our complicated human lives. For more information check out therapyforwomenc ...
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History has a way of repeating itself—especially when it comes to violence against women and marginalized communities. VIBE Check (Violence Intervention and Building Empowerment) unpacks the deep-rooted intersections of gender-based violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and systemic oppression. This podcast is more than just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. By exposing the past, we empower the present and fight for a future where justice isn’t just an idea, but a reality. Tune in as w ...
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Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what ...
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Better Lait Than Never

The Nation Network

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Baggedmilk has his own show to bring you all the nonsense, terrible advice, behind-the-scenes gossip from Nation HQ, and Edmonton Oilers talk that you need in your life! Send him a voicemail, a message, or anything and he will give you his take! New episodes are out every Wednesday on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I'm Learning Mandarin is a podcast that dives deep into the questions that matter to Chinese learners. Host, Mischa Wilmers, talks to the world's leading scholars and draws on his experience of self-studying the language to fluency. Visit the Im Learning Mandarin blog. Popular posts include: Your Ultimate Guide To Learning Chinese Tones: https://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/09/16/its-never-too-late-to-learn-chinese-tones-heres-how/ How Long Does It Take To Learn Mandarin: https://imlearningma ...
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Welcome to Missing Persons Mysteries! Best Selling Author and Entertainment Icon Steve Stockton discuss Missing Persons Cases, True Paranormal Stories, Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411 Cases, Unexplained Phenomenon, The Supernatural, True Crime, Bizarre and Unsolved Disappearances and Stories of Survival. 🎞️ Check out our YouTube channel! 🎉 Check out our Patreon for exclusive content! 🙌 Missing Persons Mysteries Podcast 🆕 Playlist with ALL the channels content Become a supporter of this podca ...
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Heidi is from Survivor 44 and Brad is keeping his couch warm as they chat with reality stars from your favorite tv shows and learn what made them who they are and how they got to where they are in a humorous way of course, so sit back and enjoy.
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Friends Garrett, Elsa, and Taj chat and joke about their favorite reality TV. Each episode the hosts talk about what they watched in the world of reality television that week, including most major franchises. Join us for casual conversations, hypothetical situations, and stupid games. Our goal is to provide an easy and humorous listening experience. As Elsa once said, this show is 50% about reality TV and 50% utter nonsense. Shows we watch: Survivor, Big Brother, The Traitors, Love Island, T ...
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Don’t miss these wild debates, deep dives, and histrionic hypotheticals! Subscribe to Ghost Coast Studios for more thought-provoking episodes that question power, legacy, and the narratives we build around them. Check out ghostcoast.video/network and join the conversation today.
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Ever watch an episode of your favorite guilty pleasure and you just have to recap with someone but your friends just. aren't. picking up :( ...WE GOT YOU. Sassy remarks? Check. Unnecessary fashion critique? Double check. Failed voice imitations? You didn't ask but we're here for it. We love bravo. We know you do too. Come recap with us on all the shows we know you love (even if "they" don't get it).
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Unchained

Laura Shin

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Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
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I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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Simplifying nutrition, health, and wellbeing by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. From EC Synkowski, founder of the #800gChallenge® and OptimizeMe Nutrition.
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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at campusfilespod@gmail ...
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Chuck Todd begins with a rant about his beloved Washington Nationals interesting selection with the #1 overall draft pick. He pivots to the firestorm surrounding the Trump administration over their refusal to release the promised Epstein files to the public and why Trump’s reality TV style of governance is colliding with actual reality. He also dis…
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Trump threatens 35 percent tariff on Canada, as the administration fails to announce any new trade deals. Then, Trump approves the delivery of more weapons to Ukraine starting tomorrow, as Russia launches a new attack on Kyiv today. Plus, young Democratic officials launch an initiative to reshape the party’s image and recruit fresh faces. Peter Bak…
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Is AI making us dumber? Darren looks into a recent study, which spawned some less than great press coverage, trying to assess where or not using LLMs is making us less intelligent. We didn’t really come to very good conclusions because we’ve been using too much AI. Adam gives an overview of mentalism, inspired by some recent podcast appearances by …
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Hour 2: Economic Reality Check – Inflation, Interest Rates, and MAGAnomics Sean dives deep into the U.S. economy with former Treasury economist Joe LaVorgna, who explains how President Trump’s economic policies—including the One Big Beautiful Bill—are fueling blue-collar wage growth, slashing inflation, and attracting trillions in foreign manufactu…
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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Jon Charbonneau and Ryan Watkins to unpack the bombshell news of Robinhood Chain—an Arbitrum-based network debuting tokenized U.S. stocks, 3× crypto perps, and that hea…
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Vlad Tenev is the Founder and CEO of Robinhood, the greatest story on Wall St of the last decade. In the previous 18 months, Robinhood has increased its net revenue by 58% to nearly $3B; a $500M loss in 2023 turned into a $1.1B profit in 2024. Robinhood’s stock is up roughly 4x, lifting their market cap to north of $80B. Today, Robinhood has nine l…
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Steve welcomes back Skyfox, from the North American Dogman Project to further discuss this mysterious beast. Find the NADP online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687322116439965/ and at https://www.youtube.com/@starfoxmedia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.…
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On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton criticizes the president for escalating his trade war with new tariffs on Mexico and the European Union, imposing a 30 percent import tariff allegedly starting August 1st. E.U. leaders are preparing countermeasures while continuing negotiations.This situation feels repetitive for many in…
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Steve is joined again by Pastors Eric and Justin from Sound the Shofar Messianic Ministries. In the first hour, we discuss the myths and legends surrounding the Holy Grail. Find Sound the Shofar Messianic Ministries online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/123168699032724 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-p…
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This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s chaotic trade policy as he posts letters with new tariff rates on social media. Then, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino considers resigning after a confrontation over the 'Epstein files'. Ali Vitali, Fmr. Senator Doug Jones, and Mike Murphy join The 11th Hour this Friday.…
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In this episode of Nightly Scroll: Congressional Candidate Mark Kaye joins to discuss Elon’s third party scheme, and how Republicans can hold onto power come 2026. Then, NYC can’t have nice things, a TikTok lib wants free rent and more. Follow Hayley @hayleycaronia on on X, IG, TikTok, Truth Social (not Facebook cus it sucks) Immigration operation …
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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the gang is joined by Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, for a wide-ranging conversation on crypto’s next big frontier: tokenized stocks. From Robinhood’s controversia…
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