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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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Just Us 4 Youth created a podcast called Life in the Urban City which brings to life the stories JU4Y youth and staff go through on a daily basis. We want to encourage students to know they are not the only person going through these tough life situations. For the youth worker we want to encourage you and help you persevere through the tough times life brings you.
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Celestial Citizen

Britt Duffy Adkins

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A citizen's podcast for planning humanity's future in space - exploring the social, political, technical, and scientific aspects of living off-Earth from the perspective of a space urban planner. Celestial Citizen is a platform for promoting a more equitable and just vision of planetary settlement beyond Earth. This podcast seeks to provide a medium for conversation and discourse around how to be a better interplanetary citizen and responsible steward of Earth. Key initiatives include making ...
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The Radical Middle Podcast is a place where we embrace tension and talk about the things you wish your church would talk about. The middle is not a centrist point of view, but rather it is a place of dialogue where we can search out the truth of Jesus by pushing into the tension of it.
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The Score

Eric Jimenez & Justin McLean

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An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.
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A Podcast about Urban Exploring, the art of recreational trespassing and exploring the unseen and off-limits. Join me every week as I talk to fellow explorers, friends, adventurers are more. We will dig deep into the hobby of Urban Exploring and cover all possible areas and angles! Order Access All Areas by Ninjalicious at this link Freaktography Links https://freaktography.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Freaktography https://www.youtube.com/c/Freaktograph https://www.instagram.com/freaktograp ...
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Arms House to your Mum's House

Arms House to your Mum's House

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AMBA and THEME are old skool mates from West London. Their rambling conversations mainly explore growing up in the 90s, hip-hop, graffiti and London life... Email us any questions or problems you want us to solve... They also enjoy doing 'Graffiti Critiques' where YOU send in your own graffiti artwork (wether on a wall, train or blackbook sketches), so please send in your artwork via email or instagram DMs- OUR INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/armshousetoyourmumshousepod/) Join the Patre ...
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Imagine a future vibrant movement of passionate urban youth who are living out the Gospel in cities around the world representing the Church, because of leaders and role models like you. This new future will require a new leadership paradigm and the time for that is now. We welcome you to The Future Is Here Podcast where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon, along with COO Robert Aboites, discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation.
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Dr. Creepen's Dungeon

Dr. Creepen's Dungeon

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Dr. Creepen's Dungeon is a weekly hour-long podcast presenting the very best in contemporary horror, fantasy and sci-fi fiction. It comes out every Thursday. Catch all the new stories, Mon/Wed/Friday at 6pm EST / Midnight CET on my YouTube channel, Dr. Creepen's Vault!
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NCUIH Native Healthcast

National Council of Urban Indian Health

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This is the National Council of Urban Indian Health's (NCUIH) podcast platform. These episodes extend our conversation on supporting and developing quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban settings. Our guest speakers include public health workers, Urban Indian Organizations, and more.
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Janice, cabin owner and AirBNB Superhost for 9+ years, speaks with cabin lovers, dwellers, builders, designers, and creators in the cabin community to find out what drives their passion for adventure, escape and sense of place.
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In Development Podcast

Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA)

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This is the podcast for all you city-builders, city-shapers and city-dwellers out there that care about driving change towards people- centred communities. On In-Development we talk about how Canadian cities develop in and up. We are presented by IDEA, the infill Development in Edmonton Association, a non-profit education and advocacy group bringing together like-minded people working to shape our City.
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Sound Ground is a celebration of sound, of voice, of story and of change, Sound Ground seeks to illuminate instances of strength and courage and unique relationships with nature. In Sound Ground we explore through a commitment to play, unlearning, and community building. NatuRND exists to make the human-Nature connection and unleash the creative spirit in all of us through applications of biomimicry.
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Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From war zones to the streets of London where he is based. And he loves talking to people about whats behind the headlines. Award winning. "A real in the trenches reporter". Great interviewing skills and easy to listen to.
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Oddity Shop

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

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This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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Urban Planning is Not Boring

Samantha Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata

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Passionate about climate change mitigation, finding equitable solutions to the housing crisis, and more, Sam Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata dive into various topics related to the field of urban planning that are anything but boring!
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The hottest show on the air, anywhere! The Outlaws Radio Show bring a hot, urban flavor while they discuss hot topics and the news of the day. The show also features interviews with some of the top names in the world of urban entertainment, television, politics and more
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A Darker Tale

Jelle Havermans

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Horror stories for rainy nights. This podcast combines mystery and horror in chilling fictional stories centred around the occult, serial killers and the supernatural.
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Casting light on citizens and their urban life through 4 simple questions. This season's theme is: DANCE! This is my way to connect citizens through sharing their stories. Why not dive into a pool of opinions and views on a city and artificial lighting, described by people from around the world? Next time you walk through your city, notice that every person passing by has their own story and you might hear it soon. acityforyou.wordpress.com
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Strange Waves

Robert Wallace

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For the strange and unusual. Topics of strange places, myths, creatures, stories, theories, unexplained, reviews, and oddities. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangewavespodcast/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangewaves/support
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The Passport Podcast explores the world through the travel adventures of our guests and host. We take a global and holistic approach to discovering our world and each episode ventures far and wide in search of inspirational, educational, entertaining, informative and quirky travel tales.
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Our hosts Marcus and Dan talk to people from all walks of life, all over the world about their relationship with Real Estate. Our podcast covers all things related to real estate. Investing, buying, selling, home improvement, DIY or decor! Have an idea for a show, have an idea for a guest, or would you like to be featured as a guest? Email us: podcast@mvprentalsllc.net and we can get it set up!!! Video of these episodes can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCykYGZ2Q8MfnLl ...
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Urban Limitrophe

Alexandra Lambropoulos

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Urban Limitrophe is a podcast exploring the various initiatives happening in cities across the African continent (and diaspora) to creatively solve problems, support their communities, create vibrant urban spaces, and build better cities overall. Ideas from the continent are often overlooked. This podcast seeks to bring to light the intersecting ideas and practices from urban planning, architecture, economics, arts and culture, geography, and politics that define our urban living, and uncove ...
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My Climate Journey

Jason Jacobs, Cody Simms, Yin Lu

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A growing body of knowledge about climate change and potential solutions. This series traverses disciplines, industries, and opinions with hundreds of deep-dive conversations with science, technology, and climate leaders. Hosted by Jason Jacobs, Yin Lu, and Cody Simms.
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The key to success in education is unlocked “One Door at a Time." Join Concentric CEO, Dr. David Heiber as he engages in impactful conversations centered around education, hot button issues, and much more. The One Door at a Time podcast is an open real-world dialogue featuring an array of special guests from around the world who provide insightful and unique perspectives on community issues. Follow us on Instagram @Concentriced
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A podcast about harnessing creativity and innovation to transform communities. For people who want to learn from the point of view, experiences and observations of others working in economic development and business.The common thread in every installment is that of evolution, which brings a range of voices and expertise to the conversation with perspectives and relevant examples from those who will speak to what it takes and has taken to evolve as a market and community through creativity, i ...
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Public sector budgeting is a challenging process in an ever-changing world that requires sharing information on the strategies and tips from public organizations in government, education, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. This podcast will cover topics such as budgeting during a pandemic, or recession, as well as during "normal" times to help you build efficiency in your current budget.
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OS GetOutside

OS GetOutside

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Ordnance Survey GetOutside inspires everyone to do more outdoors. From a walk with the children around your local park to expeditions or adventures with family and friends, you’ll find guides to get you started, routes to try and inspiration from outdoors enthusiasts.
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Join Neal Isaacs from VR Business Brokers and Luis Suarez from Tortuga Marketing as they discuss how business leaders and owners adapt to change and pivot their business model to reach success in today's market. Stay tuned for insightful interviews with business owners and leaders, and tons of practical, actionable advice!
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Cultivating Curiosity

CAES Office of Marketing and Communications

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On Cultivating Curiosity, we get down and dirty with the experts on all the ways science and agriculture touch our lives, from what we eat to how we live. Listen in for episodes about a hot new coastal commodity, a day in the life of a pollinator, how to live more sustainably through urban farming and so much more. 2023 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Georgia Award of Excellence for Podcasts.
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Digital Photo

Andy Heather & Matty Graham

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Digital Photo magazine is the first choice for photographers looking to take and make better pictures. With easy-to-follow projects, tips and techniques, every issue comes with a free CD-ROM packed with video lessons so you can learn new photo and imaging skills the smart way. Check out the digital edition of the mag on the iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/digitalphotoUK
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If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to www.drinkAG1.com/creepen Tonight’s opening tale of the strange and macabre is ‘Dead Skin Masks’ by the wonderfully talented Corpse Child, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose o…
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Mintel recently launched Ingredientscape AI, a new landscaping tool that helps brands discover the fastest-growing ingredients using robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (MGNP). Stephanie Mattucci, director of food & drink at Mintel North America, used this new feature to identify the next ‘big thing'.…
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Cyrus Wadia is the CEO of Activate, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers scientists to bring their research to market. Having supported nearly 200 scientists in founding around 150 companies, including notable names like Fervo, Twelve, Sublime Systems, and Antora Energy, Activate offers selected fellows a unique blend of financial suppo…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us about a taxidermy goat head with a checkered past. Yep, you heard that right - we're talking full-blown, "Beware the cursed goat head" kind of stuff. Speaking of which, Old Capricorn has a bone to pick with us as we recount his misadventures f…
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When you hear the word "Sacrifice," what comes to mind? For us, it immediately brings to mind Jesus, the ultimate Sacrificial Leader who gave everything, even his life, for us. But as leaders in youth ministry, what does sacrificial leadership really look like for us? In this episode, Robert and Tommy are diving deep into the heart of Sacrificial L…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Back Story with Dana Lewis - Is the International Criminal Court a protector of global justice or an overreaching institution threatening national sovereignty? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Ambassador John Bolton as he critically examines the ICC's legitimacy and its impact on countries like the U…
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In this dynamic episode, we reconnect with Max Lockwood on the bustling streets of New York City. Max brings us the latest updates on tourism, economic activity, and the political climate, all while sharing insights from his popular American Freedom and Democracy walking tour centered in Manhattan. Join us for an engaging conversation as Max provid…
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Summary In today's episode, we sit down with Skylar Wilson, one of the driving forces behind the family-run Wanderlust and Wild Soul Treehouses. Located on 40 acres of serene land, these treehouses offer a unique escape for couples seeking a peaceful nature retreat. Skylar shares her journey from helping her parents start the treehouse business to …
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We made it to Episode 80! And to celebrate we have started a new crew- AHC - Arms House Crew! - Anyone whos contribusted to the pod is cordially invited to put it up 👍🏽 We also introduce a NEW SHOW exclusively for our Patreon with TalalTalalTalal... Support Arms House and get exclusive content over at our Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/armshousep…
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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eric Helitzer, Founder and CEO at SubBase. What you’ll get out of this episode: Eric Helitzer discusses the inefficiencies and manual workflows in subcontractor procurement. SubBase's user-friendly tool simplifies material purchasing for con…
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With massive protests on university campuses over the war in Gaza, universities have chosen to aggressively and violently break up the protests putting student protesters at risk. How does non-violent protest turn to violence at the hands of the police? How have national politics driven the responses to student protests? As university space has bec…
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Brandon Chrostowski, CEO of EDWINS, joins the show to talk about his new program designed to help food entrepreneurs launch brick and mortar businesses. Later in the show, Robin tells an outrageous story about an incident involving her and her daughter at the hospital and more.By FCB Podcast Network
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Join us as we delve into the world of urban entomology with two of the field's leading experts: Dan Suiter, Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology and UGA Cooperative Extension entomologist, and Glen Ramsey, director of Rollins Entomology Department Technical Services. Discover the nuances of urban entomology and its impact on our daily lives, from ho…
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Today’s first tale of the weird and macabre is ‘The Vatican Conducted Illegal Human Experiments During WWII, But Only the Pope Has Access to The Files… Until Now.’, an original work by The Vatican Archivist, narrated here for you all with the author’s express permission: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheVaticanArchivist/ Please check out his phenomen…
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The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taois…
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Dr. Seonghoon Woo is CEO and co-founder at Amogy. Amogy is building technology to unlock ammonia's potential as a clean energy fuel source for transportation and beyond. About a year ago, they raised a Series B of funding led by SK Innovations, with backers including Temasek, Aramco Ventures, Mitsubishi, DCVC, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, Mitsui OSK…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara are Recounting their 12 hour overnight investigation of the Eloise Asylum. As the night deepened within the haunted halls of Eloise, our investigation took a turn towards the truly extraordinary. With the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts and the c…
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In this episode of the "Radical Middle" podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal delve into critical questions facing young adult leaders in Christian ministry. They examine the nuanced differences in cultural, ethnic, and church contexts and how these factors influence authenticity in leadership. The discussion probes the challenge of discer…
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Send us a Text Message. On Back Story Russia's 300 billion in frozen funds may be about to thaw and fund Ukraine's defence, whether Russia likes it or not. The EU's bold maneuver to repurpose frozen Russian assets for Ukraine with guest Bill Browder. Then, we pivot to a nation seemingly in mourning and turmoil—Iran—where the sudden demise of Presid…
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This episode is a love story. An interesting one, but a love story nonetheless. Amanda is a fascinating guest, who played D1 basketball, taught PE for over 10 years, founded a dating app, met her future business partner on IG, and then moved to a small town in Wyoming to renovate an old motel. What might have begun as a great investment opportunity…
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Yo! This week the lads go on location again and weren't sure the sound was going to be OK so they did half there and half back at home... The usual chit-chat, graffiti crits and music... Enjoy! Support Arms House and get exclusive content over at our Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/armshousepod Check our music Spotify Playlist here Check our YouTu…
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Meryl Nass is an internal medicine physician and was the first person in the world to prove that an epidemic (anthrax in Rhodesia) was due to biological warfare, in 1992. She has given 6 Congressional testimonies regarding anthrax, biological warfare, Gulf War syndrome and vaccine safety, and has consulted for the Cuban Ministry of Health, the Worl…
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In this eye-opening episode of Third Eye, we delve into the emotional turmoil of breakups and the complex world of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Join us in Episode 015 as we explore how heartaches and headaches are more connected than you might think. 💔 Breakups: Learn about the psychological and emotional impact of relationship breakups.…
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In this episode, we sit down with Max Lockwood, a New York City-based writer and social commentator whose thought-provoking insights are featured on his popular Substack newsletter, "America is." Max takes us on a journey through his freewheeling life, from his roots in Cambridge, MA, to his diverse roles as a park ranger with the United States Par…
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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Chloe Smith, Co-Founder & CEO at Mercator AI. What you’ll get out of this episode: Chloe Smith introduces Mercator AI's innovative approach to business development for commercial contractors. The importance of leveraging data to overcome cha…
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With its 1.4 billion population and a billion registered voters, India stands as the world’s largest democracy and 5th largest economy. India is holding national elections, which will decide its leaders for the next five years. What are the role of its institutions in supporting democracy and how are their elections conducted? What is the state of …
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Jeff Rubin is a Canadian economist, an expert on trade and energy, and author of the newly released book, A Map of the New Normal. His previous best-selling books are: Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller, The End of Growth, The Carbon Bubble, and The Expendables. His website is jeffrubinssmallerworld.com. On “X” he is @JeffRubin…
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The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taois…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach has the strange story of Elisa Lam and her time at the Cecil Hotel The Cecil Hotel's story is as layered as the most intricate of novels, with chapters of grandeur, despair, and notoriety. We peel back these layers to reveal its transformation from a luxury…
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In a world where media and global events create a sense of a dystopian reality and limit hope, it's not often we allow ourselves to sink into the good that exists or is possible. On today's episode, Anne-Marie shares here experience as part of Margaret Atwood's exploration of practical utopias. Anne-Marie was a part of the first cohort partnering w…
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As leaders we've all faced our fair share of challenges and pushback, am I right? In our latest podcast episode, Robert and Tommy are here to unwrap the "Gift of Resistance" and show us how to turn those hurdles into stepping stones. Join us as we dive into the why behind embracing, rather than fighting, the resistance that comes our way. From cult…
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Yo! This week we review and discuss some of our fav DUBS on LU Trains... Enjoy! Support Arms House and get exclusive content over at our Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/armshousepod Check our music Spotify Playlist here Check our YouTube music Playlist here Leave a comment over on our youtube channel here Follow us on Instagram here and DM us any …
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Susan and Boris, founders of Lumen Camps, share their journey from a honeymoon road trip to building a successful hospitality brand. They started with a 20-year-old Land Cruiser and a rooftop tent, traveling from Boston to Argentina, and documenting their adventures along the way. When they returned, they decided to explore the short-term rental in…
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Since 2020, Azerbaijan has attacked the Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh, or Artsakh, and in September 2023 ethnically cleansed them from their historic homeland. Armenia has taken legal action against Azerbaijan claiming numerous violations of international law. What legal actions have been taken at both the International Court of Justice and t…
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The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taois…
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The first episode of the new season of acityforyou. For the upcoming episodes we will be talking about dance in the city! In this episode #138 we will be exploring BLUES and how this dance is experienced in different cities, partilucarly in Helsinki, where the episode was recorded. Enjoy and keep your city dancing. --- Send in a voice message: http…
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The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taois…
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Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Albert Bou Fadel, CEO and Founder at SmartBarrel. What you’ll get out of this episode: Albert Bou Fadel's Journey: From aspiring aeronautical engineer to Founder of SmartBarrel, Albert's unconventional path highlights his deep-rooted passion…
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Adam Stein is the Director of Nuclear Energy Innovation at the Breakthrough Institute, where he focuses on the technology, policy, risk and economics of nuclear energy. The Breakthrough Institute is a global research center that identifies and promotes technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges. Among its many project…
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Join Los Angeles Times environment reporter and author of the new book California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience specialist Laura Engeman for a discussion on communicating the science and impacts of sea-level rise and California’s changing relationship with the ocean. Engeman will also discuss…
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Step into the world of mentorship, where bonds are forged, lives are changed, and futures are transformed. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of mentorship on at-promise students, delving into the transformative power of these relationships, and the unique role mentors play in the lives of their mentees. A journey of healing and growth…
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Title: "One Door at a Time: The Journey of Mayor Brandon Scott" Description: Join us on this captivating live episode of "One Door at a Time," hosted by Dr. David Heiber, featuring a profound conversation with the Mayor of Baltimore, Brandon Scott. Broadcasting in front of an enthusiastic live audience, this episode dives deep into Mayor Scott's in…
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