The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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Everyone knows about Ted Bundy, Charles Manson and BTK but what about the true crime cases that don't become infamous? Join Ellen and Hilary each week as they divulge all the details about a case you probably haven't heard of from a town you didn't even know was on the map. Catch new episodes every Monday morning!
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Original Gangsters, a true crime talk podcast explores crime and culture, and finds the nexus behind everyone's favorite true crime movies, TV shows, and music. Hosts Scott Burnstein, true crime author and investigative journalist, and Dr. James Buccellato, true crime author and social scientist bring you exclusive interviews with former organized crime associates, law enforcement, as well as actors and musicians. Hear true stories from people who were there, in the 'life.'
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A podcast for Greeks of the diaspora. Join Sydney-based Greek-Australians Tom and Nick as they bring the Ouzo-fuelled conversations of ‘kaffeneia’ the Greek world over, right to your ears. From music, history and culture, to science, philosophy and everything in between, Ouzo Talk is all about 'parea'. And with a bottle of Ouzo always on the table, there's no telling where the conversation might go. It's solving the world’s problems – one bottle of Ouzo at a time.
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This show will focus on the weird and unusual cases from crime to ghost stories, Spooky Haunts etc.
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Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. I’m Penny Ronning, the daughter of a trafficking survivor. I co-founded the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force with Stephanie Baucus, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office District of Montana. Our podcast exposes the dark world of modern-day slavery. We refuse to turn a blind eye to this crime. In our podcast, we expose traffickers and buyers, d ...
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Two friends, Kath and Chris, get together bi-weekly and discuss the paranormal, true crime, and all things in between! New episodes every other week! Follow us on instagram @thespookyscarypodcast for updates, episode posts, and the occasional meme! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spooky-scary-podcast/support
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The Ready Set Blow Podcast is brought to you each and every Wednesday by Randy Valerio. Randy is a LA-based comedian and podcaster originally hailing from Queens, New York. He tries to make sense of his life and the world around him every week on the podcast by sharing crazy ideas, news, stories, and his adventures with his guests and the listeners.
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Mike Thevis was the son of Greek immigrants, living the American Dream in 1970s Atlanta. He was married and had five kids. He owned one of the largest homes in Atlanta, full of fine art and exquisite furnishings. He built a highly successful business empire. But Thevis made many enemies along the way. This is the story of Mike Thevis, family man, and one of the most notorious criminals you’ve never heard of.
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We don’t just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you should know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more! The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
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Tom Carvel — ice cream king, business tycoon, the man who brought us Fudgie the Whale. His voice was one that could sink a thousand ships, yet his was the voice of Carvel. “Who better to sell my ice cream than me?” he reasoned. And he was right. In the 1970s and ‘80s you’d hear him calling out “Buy one, get one free!” deals during commercial breaks. It was precisely that lack of Madison Avenue polish that made you believe Carvel was kindly, grandfatherly, a regular guy who just happened to m ...
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RFI goes behind-the-scenes of one of the week's major stories.
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On March 30, 1952 four men were executed in Athens, Greece. They were accused of being communists and committing acts of espionage and treason. Three years later, the daughters of one of these men were put on a plane and sent to America. They were adopted by a wealthy Greek American couple in Massachusetts. Their adoption was the first of a long line of adoptions between Greece and the US that has been kept a secret for years. It is a story that takes us back to the Cold War years and to a r ...
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Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all th ...
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Every week we take two legends in history, investigate what brought them to the public eye, and look at the sources that can verify, or disprove their existence. Our topics range from biographies of legendary people, to spells cast with a Unicorn horn. Adam is an American journalist who is new to the supernatural and Isadora is a History major from England who believes that without legends history would be very boring indeed!
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The Untold Story of the 1966 World Cup heist. The theft of the World Cup trophy in 1966 was one of the most audacious heists ever committed. The trophy depicted Nike, the Greek goddess of victory and in 1966 the England manager had promised that his team would win. It embodied the pride, hopes and dreams of a nation and was stolen just a few months before Queen Elizabeth II was due to present it to the winners at Wembley. The whole world was watching. Tom Pettifor is the Crime Editor at the ...
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Athens is the new capital of illegal drugs of europe according to many sources in 2022. this podcast though goes beyong Athens as drugs center. We discover the Athens no tourist guide will ever dare to show you :)
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If it's strange, unsettling, or ghastly, it's going to be covered right here on The Missing Star Podcast! My name is Jess, and my love for the bizarre drove me to start this show. I'll be covering topics such as true crime, cinematic horror, mythology, the paranormal, and so much more! if you enjoy hair-raising stories delivered by a quirky host, you've found the right show 🌠 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missing-star/support
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Welcome to Dreamland Notes! Dive into a realm where reality blurs and dreams take flight. In this ethereal sanctuary, every story is a whisper from the subconscious, every narrative a fragment of the surreal. Join us as we embark on a journey through the corridors of imagination, where the boundaries between truth and fantasy dissolve. In this podcast, we unravel tales spun from the fabric of dreams, offering glimpses into an alternate reality shaped by the mind’s eye. From the depths of rev ...
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This story describes a house in Cadogan Square, London, in which extensive alterations have been done by the Greek owner. One of the rooms is built like a safe. The walls floor and roof are made of almost indestructible reinforced concrete. The only door to the room can only be opened or closed by the owner. The single window is unreachable and there is a steel safe built into the outer wall which is in plain sight of the local policeman who patrols the street every night. Yet it is in this ...
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For more than a century and a quarter, fans of detective fiction have enjoyed the doings of the iconic sleuth, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. In the company of his faithful companion, Dr Watson, Holmes has consistently delighted generations of readers. Created by a Scottish writer and physician, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this immortal private eye has solved cases for kings and commoners, lovely damsels and little old ladies, engineers and country squires and a legion of others who come to him in distres ...
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Remnants of a Matriarchy Hidden in the Crimes of Zeus
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Liv revisits the third episode of the podcast, the many crimes of Zeus, this time breaking down what's hidden behind the wild stories of a predatory god. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! Submit to this year's summer/anniversary Q&A! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typi…
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What appears to be an open and shut murder/suicide case takes a turn when the bullet caliber doesn't match the one found at the scene. Who was the woman living in the basement of this family's home and who had a reason to want her dead? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills
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We examine the life and crimes of Hollywood crime boss Eddie Nash. Nash was connected to the infamous Wonderland Murders.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein
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Thief Like Me Episode Seventeen: The Pusillanimous
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Black Claws and Soot try to find out more about The Pusillanimous. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_483_Final.mp3By The MFGcast
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Turkey's Erdogan seeks dialogue with Syria's Assad amid tensions over refugees
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Facing mounting domestic tensions over Syrian refugees, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad for dialogue. The initiative, reportedly supported by Moscow, is complicated by Turkey's significant military presence in Syria. Erdogan's call for talks comes after widespread riots against Syrian refug…
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Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy (Part 8)
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Liv reads Book 9 and part of Book 10 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. With Neoptolemus on their side the Greeks defeat Troy's hero Eurypylus and the Trojans put up their last stand. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, …
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Ep. 410 Handren Seavey - Father of the Year
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Handren Seavey is back on the show this week. The boys open the show discussing the politics of the war in Ukraine. Randy has a theory about the only way Trump could possibly lose his supporters. The guys shift gears and talk about funny accidents. Handren tells Randy about the joys of being a parent. This leads to a convo about advances in genetic…
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In this episode, Heather Estes discusses the Worthiness Formula, the Worthy Ranch, and a pilot program for survivors of human trafficking. The Worthiness Formula, developed by Heather, focuses on self-worth and belief in oneself. It consists of three parts: awareness, belief, and community. Heather shares her personal journey of discovering her own…
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Erdogan and Putin meet at Shanghai summit, reaffirm strong bilateral ties
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Turkey's bid to join the BRICS trading group is the latest move in the Turkish President's delicate balancing act between Western and Eastern allies. The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Almaty, Kazakhstan, provided a platform for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in person. Their …
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Ouzo Talk continues its' Greek Island series by taking a quick trip over to the island of Kalymnos. With the help of Michael Melas and George Karantonis from the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the boys take a journey through Kalymnian history, sponge-diving, some genuinely bizarre foods plus a whole lot more! Looking for your next destination in Gre…
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We examine the current state of today's American Mafia families.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein
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SPECIAL! Gender Rebels of Greek Mythology: Heracles x Omphale by Ancient History Fangirl
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Liv shares an episode of Ancient History Fangirl, Genn and Jenny have a story to share... That time Heracles, the strong man, son of Zeus and noted impenetrable penetrator, lived as a woman. Yes, you read that right. And not only did he live as a woman, he was the submissive to a powerful female dom who took up his lionskin and club as symbols of h…
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When a Pennsylvania woman is found fighting for her life in a seedy motel room, police immediately turn to her on-again, off-again lover who might know more about her current condition than he's letting on. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills
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We did some fun gaming things in Denver, Colorado and played some great games to talk about. Join us! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_482_Final.mp3By The MFGcast
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Ep. 409 Don Zollo - Therapy & Psychedelics
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Randy welcomes back Boston legend Don Zollo to the podcast. Don opens the show talking about a bizarre Tinder date. Randy asks Don if there is any comic more “Boston” than him. The fellas talk about their recent mushroom trip at the SplitRock Farm & Retreat and Don’s inexplicable issues with new music. The two talk about learning strange facts abou…
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Does the UK's change of leaders spell better relations with the EU?
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The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it "historic". But Labour's landslide victory doesn't mean that London will turn back the clock on Brexit. Keir Starmer has pledged to "make Brexit work" and seek "an ambitious" security pact with the the European …
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Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy (Part 7)
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Liv reads the rest of Book 7 and part of 8 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. With the threat of Eurypylus on the side of Troy, Odysseus and Diomedes go in search of Achilles' son Neoptolemus. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient…
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In this episode, Dallas Knight from Skull Games discusses the organization's mission and work in combating human trafficking. She shares her personal journey from the military to civilian life and how she became involved with Skull Games. Additionally, Dallas highlights the role of Skull Games in supporting law enforcement and providing them with s…
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RE-AIR: It’s Almost Like Being Trans Isn’t New… Transgender Transformations in Ovid’s Metamorphoses
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Revisiting the stories of trans characters, Caeneus and Iphis, in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Sou…
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Successful lawyer Larry McNabney disappears without a trace. His much younger wife holds down the fort at his law firm until she eventually disappears too. Did someone have it out for both Larry and his wife or could they be hiding secrets? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills
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Crackdown on organised crime gifts Istanbul police with luxury supercars
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Istanbul police now have some of the world's most expensive sports cars – spoils of seized assets in a crackdown on international organised crime. It's part of Ankara's efforts to escape international scrutiny over money laundering as it seeks global investment. In the heart of Istanbul, onlookers gather around taking selfies of the police's latest…
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Conversations: Putting the Trans in Transformation, Iphis and Caeneus w/ Dr Joe Watson
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Liv speaks with Dr Joe Watson about the trans characters of Ovid's Metamorphoses, Iphis and Caeneus, along with some necessary asides into Atalanta, Arachne, and Medusa. Follow Joe on Twitter. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically i…
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Jan Edwards from the Paving the Way Foundation discusses the strategy of disrupting the cycle of child trafficking and online exploitation through education and awareness programs. She emphasizes the prevalence of child trafficking and exploitation, both in rural and urban areas, and the role of online platforms (Big Tech) in facilitating these cri…
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Ep. 408 Jeff Zenisek - Men's Mental Health Month
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Podcast-favorite Jeff Zenisek returns to the studio for Men’s Mental Health Month! Jeff opens the show talking about his love for Chet Hanks. The boys pitch a novel reality TV show idea. They discuss the economics of the OnlyFans marketplace. Randy backtracks and gets Jeff’s origin story and finds out what he did for day jobs before comedy. The boy…
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