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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Exploring threats to global stability from Ukraine to China to the Middle East with host Gavin Esler – former BBC News presenter, Washington correspondent and host of Newsnight – plus Ukraine-based war reporter Oz Katerji and independent conflict analyst Emma Beals. This Is Not A Drill dives deep into the dangers, corruption, conflicts, disinformation, rivalries and ruthless realpolitik that are making our world ever more dangerous. Support This Is Not A Drill on Patreon from just £3 per mon ...
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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, The Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips and important insights that parents will want to share with their kids and teens.
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Talking Peace, Exploring Conflict

Centre of Religion Reconciliation and Peace - University of Winchester

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This podcast series is brought to you from the University of Winchester's Centre of Religion, Reconciliation and Peace (CRRP). Our team talk with both academics and practitioners from around the world about their approaches to peacebuilding and conflict transformation. https://winchester.ac.uk/crrp CRRP is dedicated to helping make a tangible difference to those affected by structural violence and armed conflict. We offer training/consultancy in many areas of peacebuilding and reconciliation ...
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Across the world, from Europe to Asia, the Americas to the Middle East, tensions are rising between nation states. Traditional alliances and alignments are constantly evolving in the 21st century. An understanding of defence and security policy and the tides of political, social and economic changes is crucial for any informed understanding of our world. 2024 sees war in Europe and Israel, and elections in major economies, including the US, the UK, Taiwan, South Africa, and many others. Insu ...
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Daily Terrors Presents our Confession Booth Terrors: Preacher Aaron and the world of the Confession Booth Terrors. In each episode your host introduces the listener to a conflicted character who gets entangled in a psychological conflict. A throw back to the Golden Age Era of American Radio and TV programs. Like the Twilight Zone, Thriller or Zero Hour radio shows. Enjoy this theatrical experience with live Hollywood acting with audio and sound effects.
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The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, edu ...
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Welcome to the Sex, Love & Everything in between podcast, a show devoted to helping modern days couples create & experience epic sex & deeeeep intimacy. Join Sex & Relationship Coach, Meg O, and her husband, Leadership Coach, Jacob O’Neill as they take you on a real, raw & unfiltered behind the scenes look into their relationship & sex life. From navigating conflict + communicating with an open heart to having the best orgasms of your life + the glory of anal sex …Yep, you’ll truly be joinin ...
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Terribly Unoblivious

Brad Child & Dylan Steil

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Dive deep into the realms of the unconventional with "Terribly Unoblivious" – a podcast where norms are challenged, thoughts expanded, and openness cultivated. This is not your average dialogue space; it’s a confluence where curiosity meets a willingness to listen to diverse opinions. Every episode is a journey that untangles the threads of conventionality, exploring the world through lenses unfettered by the ordinary. Join us as we engage in enlightening conversations that ignite insights, ...
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Shamanic Voices

Teutonic Healing

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A journey into the heart of shamanism led by a seasoned practitioner with over 40 years of experience, and his journeyman. Delve into the ancient wisdom passed down through generations, debunk new age stereotypes, and explore the transition from the ancient world to the modern.
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Welcome to the Academy of Management Review's Origins Series, where we ask, "Where does theory come from?" in order to demystify the theory-building process. In this interview series, authors of forthcoming AMR articles discuss how they got the ideas for their papers, and share their process for developing new theory in the field of management.
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Welcome to 'Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations,' the podcast where we delve into the annals of history to unravel the stories that have molded the very fabric of nations. Join us as we analyze pivotal events, people, and actions that have left an indelible mark, shaping the ideologies and behaviors of countries. From revolutions to treaties, conflicts to triumphs, we explore the historical blueprints that continue to influence the way nations think and act today.
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Assent Risk Management is a progressive Risk and Resilience Consultancy built for the digital age. We pride ourselves on Championing International Standards and in this podcast we will be talking to experts from the consultancy industry, discussing standards, ISO’s, consulting and everything in between, to bring you industry knowledge and updates.
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Peace is Personal

Smajo Beso and Emlyn Pearce

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Peace between people is rooted in the inner peace of individuals. In this podcast Smajo Bešo and Emlyn Pearce discuss their radically different childhood experiences of conflict and peace. At age seven Smajo was the target of genocide during the Bosnian war and spent nine months living under siege in Mostar, while Emlyn was the beneficiary of a fragile peace built upon apartheid South Africa’s racist systems of oppression. In examining their countries’ traumatic histories, and their own entw ...
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Join world-renowned economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs for lively conversations with the authors of scintillating, inspiring and remarkably important books about history, social justice, and the challenges of building a decent world. Learn more and get involved at bookclubwithjeffreysachs.org. The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is brought to you by the SDG Academy, an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Produced by Karena Joslin. Audio editing ...
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Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreign ...
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History From the Old Brick Church

St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

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Take a journey through history with a new podcast from St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, hosted by John Ericson. Join the conversation with scholars and historians to tackle subjects like race, women’s history, and constitutional law. Explore how the pursuit of religious freedom in colonial America has shaped our modern life. Tune into History from the Old Brick Church Podcast today! Podcast made possible by a grant from the Virginia Humanities Foundation.
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This podcast feed for The Minefield is closing soon because it's a duplication of our main program but you won't miss an episode. Search iTunes for The Minefield - ABC RN or use this RSS feed: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/feed/6344904/podcast.xml
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Civil War Chronicles

Radio Nostalgia Network

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With the election of the anti-slavery Republican candidate for President, Abraham Lincoln, the Southern states decided they had to take drastic action in order to protect their own interests. On December 20, 1860, a secession convention met in South Carolina and adopted an Ordinance of Secession from the Union. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas quickly followed suit. These states sent delegates to Montgomery, Alabama and on February 8, 1861 adopted a provisional co ...
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Khaki Malarkey

Khaki Malarkey

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Killer interviews, with killer authors, on (literally) killer topics. A weekly podcast exploring the most exciting military history books to hit the shelves, covering every area, period and topic of conflict. Hosted by Olivia Smith and Phoebe Style.
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Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

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Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people's journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
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Uncover the mysteries of the past on Archaeological Context with Dr Noah. From deciphering the symbolism of tattoos found on prehistoric mummies to uncovering the heartbreaking tales behind the looting of Syria’s antiquities or the food and training habits of Roman gladiators, each episode offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of archaeology. Join me as we explore intriguing research from around the globe, going beyond mere objects and excavations to uncover the rich cult ...
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The Medicin is all about creating deep, healthy, passionate love - with your partner AND yourself. They are not separate. We know from direct experience. We (Mimi + Chase) were childhood sweethearts, married in our early 20's, spent 3 yrs of marriage figuring out that we had nothing figured out. In 2016 we actually separated + legally divorced, thinking we'd never see each other again. And after 3 yrs of intense self-development, discovery + personal epiphanies, we organically reunited in 20 ...
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Actual People

Chauncey Zalkin

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Welcome to Actual People, an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change. In this podcast, I’ll open up about my own experiences in order to dive into social and cultural phenomena, positive developments, and collective pain. We’ll look at survival, endurance, strength, triumph and despair while imagining a future with creative joy and hope. Each episode is dedicated to meaningful conversations about the evolving landscape of our lives and ...
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WORLD: we got this

King's College London

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The 'WORLD:we got this' podcast series looks at the complex issues we face in the world today. It asks those researching and studying these global challenges about the impacts they are having on society – and what we can do to help overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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Christian educator and author encouraging believers (and those who are not believers yet) to personally re-engage with Christ. Provides unique contemporary non-denominational insights about the Savior and His perfect messages for our age.
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ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast, sponsored by Canvas by Instructure, featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.
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The issues, stories, and people changing the world in philanthropy and the Jewish community. If you like "What Gives?" be sure to check out "Outside the Tzedakah Box" (https://honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/) a podcast on Jewish youth philanthropy from JFN's Honeycomb.
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Stories of Enduring Queer Love Join us on our journey to ask successful queer couples: What Does It Take To Stay Together For the Long-Term as a Queer Couple? Check out www.queerlyeverafterpodcast.com for BONUS content and exclusive updates.
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Welcome to Belonging, a podcast that explores being alive in the age of loneliness. Becca Piastrelli is your host and guide on a journey of courageous reconnection as we explore topics like rites of passage, cultivating meaningful community, seasonal and cyclical living, and what it means to be a good ancestor in these times. She has thought provoking conversations with friends, teachers, elders, and ancestral medicine keepers to help support you in bringing more meaning and connection to yo ...
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This is my maiden voyage, first podcast ever. Lessons from Lizbeth is truth with no apologies about the adventures of a woman of a certain age looking to make the best of a reconstructed life. Embracing doing things her way with out conflict or apologies. Having lived her life for everyone else’s best life it’s now her time. YOLO takes on a whole new meaning when you realize that your still in your 50’s and all your dearest friends are dead. DETERMINE to be Lizbeth, the true person she was m ...
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An immersive audio experience featuring an extraordinary cast of performers, multidimensional sound, cinematic-quality effects, and a spectacular orchestral score. Written and created by Nicholas Ryan Howard. * * * Narrated by Reid Scott (Venom) and Devin Kelley (Frequency). Performed by Eric Christian Olsen (NCIS: Los Angeles), Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars), Chris Pine (Wonder Woman), Keegan Allen (Walker), Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Sarah Wright Olsen (American Made), Brett Dier ( ...
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The foundations of modern skepticism and objective thinking are thought to be rooted in the philosophy of Rene Descartes, the French mathematician, philosopher and writer. This great sixteenth century thinker also gave us theories on mind-body dualism and the concept of ethics as the highest form of science. He is considered the Father of Modern Western Philosophy. His theories also led to the emancipation of humanity from the doctrine that the Church is the sole authority over Man and led t ...
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Before and during the Second World War, Britain provided a safe haven for thousands of people fleeing Nazi persecution. But, as the author Paul Dowswell argues, this is not an entirely heroic story. In conversation with Rob Attar, Paul explains how huge numbers of Jews were denied entry to Britain and reveals how many of the refugees who were accep…
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Have you ever wondered about Carrot Top's incredible career longevity? He has maintained an extraordinary 19-year residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas as a comedic legend. In this Habits and Hustle episode, I dive into Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson’s life, encouraging him to reveal the secret behind his stage name and personal brand. Carrot Top shares…
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Episode 50 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. We bring you an episode recorded last year, before October 7th. Rabbi Danny Schiff joins JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny to discuss how far Judaism allows us to push technological advances. If medicine makes it possible, should Jews be allowed to increase t…
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Catherine de' Medici has gone down in history as the sinister 'serpent queen', who had a troop of female spies in her court and may have instigated the deadly St Bartholomew's Day massacre. But is this a fair judgement of the 16th-century queen and regent? In this 'Life of the week' episode, Emily Briffett speaks to historian Leah Redmond Chang to …
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Phoebe Lapine is a culinary sensation. A gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, Hashimoto’s advocate, & author. She is obsessed with the sweet spot where health and hedonism intersect, in the kitchen and beyond. And she's helping us find it too. This is her second appearance on The Medicin where we discuss metabolic health, sugar addiction, and how…
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As education in Wales blossomed it brought with it a strictly English flavour that would come to dominate the country all the way to the current day. Welsh which had already been seen as a lesser language was described as a problem to be solved in the Blue Books. British education was founded on one culture and one language, English. Welsh History …
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Does your character want to use everything to its full potential? How can coffee grounds help indoor plants? What bugs hate coffee grounds, and which love them? What do mushrooms have to do with this? Find out on this episode! Send us a Text Message. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help support the creation of this work or would like ac…
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Evelina Haverfield and Vera Holme, known as Jack, were in love. Not only were they in love, but they also worked together – as suffragette protestors, during prison sentences, and on the wards of military hospitals abroad. Speaking to Lauren Good, Wendy Moore explores the fascinating adventures of these two women before and during the First World W…
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On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Elissa Strauss discusses her new book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. In this “urgent and necessary book” (Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author), journalist Elissa Strauss explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individu…
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The Edwardian era is sometimes regarded as an uneventful stopgap between the cultural and technological innovations of the Victorian period and the seismic shifts brought about by the First World War. But is this a fair assessment? Alwyn Turner talks to Jon Bauckham about what life was really like during the reign of Edward VII, and how anxieties a…
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Smashing windows, burning down politicians’ homes and planting bombs in public places. As the suffragette movement progressed, it turned to increasingly extreme methods to further its cause. In episode five of our new series on the suffragettes, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to expert historians to reveal how the campaign became ever more militant and ask…
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Comedy happens when something occurs that makes visible just how futile are our most earnest efforts, and how superficial are our solemnities, our moments of greatest seriousness and decorum — hence the deep connection between comedy, absurdity and tragedy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Comedy happens when something occurs that makes visible just how futile are our most earnest efforts, and how superficial are our solemnities, our moments of greatest seriousness and decorum — hence the deep connection between comedy, absurdity and tragedy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How do you love your partner better? How often do you ask them this question? Meg and Jacob O'Neill dive into why knowing each other's love language isn't enough. They share how staying curious about each other's needs and desires creates a foundation for a strong, long-lasting relationship filled with intimacy and closeness. Meg and Jacob discuss …
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As many of you know, we have been structuring some amazing real estate deals for short-term rentals lately, including beachfront properties in Brazil, apartments in Paraguay and condos in Panama. Because of that, I thought I would replay an excellent interview I did on managing short-term rentals a couple of years ago with Tim Hubbard. Now, it's im…
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Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was packed full of high drama, as the Plantagenet monarchs reacted - and adapted - to plague, warfare, uprisings and economic crises. But, according to medieval historians Caroline Burt and Richard Partington in their new book //Arise, England//, the Plantagenet age is also one that shines a light on England'…
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Daily Terrors TV Podcast Flashback Presents: "The Ouija Spells Murder" Sears Radio Theater, Originally aired Feb 21st 1979. Vincent Price hosts a tale of a group of friends that discover a series of clues to a recent murder by using a Ouija Board, and they attempt to investigate. Sears Radio Theater was a radio drama anthology series which ran on C…
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Justinian stands tall among the Byzantine rulers, as the 'sleepless emperor' whose religious fervour and legislative zeal saw him rebuild the eastern Roman empire from the ground up... until the 'four horsemen of the apocalypse' arrived and threatened it all. Peter Sarris talks to Kev Lochun about how the conniving and ruthless Justinian claimed po…
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Dr. Gary Reiss is certified in Process-oriented Psychology. For 40+ years he has been helping people, organizations, and companies all across the globe get to the center of what is causing conflict in their respective fields and how to solve it effectively. His specialties include the psychology of body symptoms; relationship work and sex therapy; …
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What micro-organisms can be found in contaminated water and how can your character get rid of them? Want to know what man-kind has used to filter water since 2,000 BC, and will likely be used long after an apocalypse? Can this protect your characters from parasites? Find out on this episode. Send us a Text Message. If you enjoy this podcast and wou…
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