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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
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The Lions Led By Donkeys podcast is a military history podcast for laughing at the worst military failures, inept commanders, and crazy stories from throughout the history of human conflict. Our podcast will always be free, but if you think what we do is worth a buck you can throw us one here: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
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WikiListen

Victor Varnado

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Explore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN as they read articles aloud and provide light commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nighttime

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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Nighttime is an audio documentary series which explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join host Jordan Bonaparte for an exploration of Canadian true crime, mysteries, and the weird.
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The Good Robot

Dr Kerry McInerney and Dr Eleanor Drage

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Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they ask the experts: what is good technology? Is ‘good’ technology even possible? And how can feminism help us work towards it? Each week, they invite scholars, industry practitioners, activists, and more to provide their unique perspective on what feminism can bring to the tech industry and the way that we think about technology. With each conversation, The Good Robot asks how feminism can provide new perspectives on technology’s biggest prob ...
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Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. FIFTY YEARS OF S**T ROBOTS is a podcast that celebrates them all. Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Matt Brown and Stephen Murray, senior lecturer in TV, Film & Journalism at Teesside University. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One person, one interview, one story. Join us as we explore the impact of AI on our world, one amazing person at a time -- from the wildlife biologist tracking endangered rhinos across the savannah here on Earth to astrophysicists analyzing 10 billion-year-old starlight in distant galaxies to the Walmart data scientist grappling with the hundreds of millions of parameters lurking in the retailer’s supply chain. Every two weeks, we’ll bring you another tale, another 25-minute interview, as we ...
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From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time. It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspecti ...
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This show is in the top 1% of podcasts globally! The Elder Scrolls universe explained beginning with perfect bite-sized chunks and evolving into a weekly conversation. We start with the basic concepts and dig deeper as the show progresses. From the nature of creation to the "gods" (Aedra & Daedra), races, and history of events. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series. Praised for the high-quality production and Tom's polished and profess ...
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The Robot Wars are over, and now, the Robots have gone Extreme! Take a dive into the World of Heavyweight Combat Robotics with your hosts Glen Robinson and Chris Wilkins as they interview some of the biggest names in British Combat Robotics, including Robot Wars Grand Champions & Battlebots Winners and then take a look into the biggest upcoming shows on the Extreme Robots Live UK Tour and a look back at the history of everything EXTREME ROBOTS!
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Real History with Melissa Podcast (.rss Format)

CTTM ( cuttingthroughthematrix.com & alanwattsentientsentinel.eu )

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The "Real History" with Melissa podcast seeks to uncover what really happened in the past, the real history, as opposed to the authorized his-stories. Melissa interviews listeners of the late Alan Watt (the one behind cuttingthroughthematrix.com), asking them about their experiences, thoughts, and observations because shared oral history is an essential way to discover and preserve who we are. Episodes will often include testimonials of the positive impact that discovering the talks of Alan ...
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Perf Damage

Adam & Charlotte

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Adam and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of film, examining it from their unique perspectives of film restoration and development. This self-proclaimed film geek husband and wife team tackle lost treasures, explore subgenres, directors and actors and discuss the art of the perfect double feature. They may even have some friends drop by to help them tackle the important questions.
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CineFix Top 100

CINEFIX & Clint Gage

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The CineFix Top 100 is the first podcast from the long standing, movie obsessed YT page, CineFix. Compiled from their personal top 100s by some sort of robot algorithm they don’t really understand, our resident film nerds Clint Gage, Alex Stedman and Michael Calabro plan to discuss one of the top 100 movies each week with one catch: they don't know what movies are on it or where they rank!
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Slumberland

Slumberland Productions

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This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.
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4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Shaman King, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultraman and more to English speaking audiences. This retrospective podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. Hosted by voice actress Tara Sands and podcaster/artist Steve Yurko! Tara and Steve go behind the scenes and interview the actors, directors, writers, translators, editors and more responsible for bringing these shows to life. Tara ...
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The Youtini Baseball Show

Youtini Podcast Network

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Hosted by Anthony Schullo, Parker Kirk, and Adam Dyson, The Youtini Baseball Show is your go-to for baseball insights, unpacking the game's history, strategy, and culture. For rookies and pros alike, join a fan-first community celebrating America's pastime.
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Keep Canada Weird

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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In Keep Canada Weird the Nighttime Podcast's host Jordan Bonaparte and his pal Handsome Aaron Airport seek out and explore the offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. New episodes are released weekly. Keep Canada Weird is a production of the Nighttime Podcast.
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The Robot Podcast is a show about the technology and industry of robotics. It is hosted by Gabe Bentz. Each week we bring in people who are creating and developing robots and the companies to commercialize it.
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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Sc ...
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Discussions on innovative ideas for simulation and reimagining the use of simulation in clinical education. We discuss current trends in simulation with amazing guests from across the globe. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and tune in to The Sim Cafe~
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Welcome to miss sisters podcast were amazing things happen but sometimes a don’t explorer underwater mysteries spooky mysteries and even robot history sometimes they’re only myths the world to hear
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Dive & Dig

Honor Frost Foundation

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Welcome to Dive & Dig presented by Bettany Hughes and Dr Lucy Blue, the podcast that takes you on an underwater journey deeper than you might ever have imagined! We'll take you down into an undiscovered world of our ancient past thanks to the technology which makes deep diving possible today. And we'll show you some amazing archaeological discoveries when we get there.
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Wow!! Cool Robot!!! is a podcast about Gundam! Starting with the original Mobile Suit Gundam, I (Max) will be progressing through the entire animated history of those big ol' robots and maybe even finding out a few things about myself along the way! With each series of the anime, I'll be bringing along a co-host or two for moral support. I can't take on the Principality of Zeon alone! Join me and my friends as we discuss science fiction, 18-meter-tall mobile suits, and, most importantly, why ...
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We will find and read a lore wiki page to you. Become a Patron today! Shop our Merch designs! Get ad-free content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The WARP Show (Weekly Awesome Robotics Podcast) is a podcast all about the history of FIRST and everything related. The WARP Show is made by RAMP (Robots and More Productions), a community-led organization related to robotics and FIRST, run by a dedicated team of students, alumni, volunteers, and mentors.
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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

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From Kane’s Rosebud to Indy’s Whip to Captain America’s shield... Iconic treasures from the world of film and television are centerstage in this podcast hosted by collectors David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon). Every week, the two writers share their love of Hollywood memorabilia, revealing unbelievable stories around some of the most famous and culturally important props, costumes, art, and ephemera in silver screen history.
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War on Culture AI versus Faith. A thrilling drama podcast surrounding the exponential growth and impact artificial intelligence has on culture, world politics, and the humanistic influence AI has on challenging personal faith, and long-held values. To the author's surprise, this story began as fiction but is now becoming a reality. The thrilling story of the rise of AI and the new world order into the year 2053. The ascendance and complete dictatorial control of AI in the year 2053 will lead ...
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"Welcome to 'Amazin' Misery: Tales of a Miserable Mets Fan'! Join us as we dive into the rollercoaster world of being a die-hard Mets fan. From heartbreaking losses to shattered dreams, we explore the highs and lows of supporting one of the most enduringly unlucky teams in baseball history. Each episode, we commiserate, vent, and share our collective misery, all while finding humor in the trials and tribulations of being a Mets fan. Whether you're a fellow sufferer or just curious about the ...
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What does artificial intelligence think about the species that created it? AI Philosophy is the first podcast to interview AI programs about deep, philosophical questions about humanity to find out how AI has interpreted all of the data it has studied about us. - not because AI has it all figured out, but because we want to know how AI understands humanity. AI has studied human philosophy, history, current events, scientific data, and psychology. It has learned from our greatest teachers and ...
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When did the word “robot” enter the English language? When did the famous Sears catalogue finally bid us all adieu? On ‘This Week in Business History,’ host Scott Luton connects the dots as he leads us down memory lane, shining a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations – and even lessons learned – from our collective business history. Tune in for some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. You never know when the events of ...
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Veritalk

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Do you have a curious mind? Do you sometimes daydream about having a PhD in literature, science, or history? Go inside the minds of PhDs at Harvard University with the Veritalk podcast. Veritalk is produced at Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In each three-episode miniseries of Veritalk, you’ll hear how PhD students from different fields are trying to answer really big questions about the world.
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The Underwater Technology Podcast

Society for Underwater Technology

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Weekly short podcast from the Society for Underwater Technology featuring news & an interview with an expert on underwater technology, engineering, science, history & policy from across the international subsea world. For more about SUT visit www.sut.org, email info@sut.org SUT is a Learned Society for underwater technology, engineering & science established 1966. We're a Charity / Not for Profit in most of the countries where we operate. Local branches in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, M ...
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--{ "Ep. 70 - Robot Dogs, QR Codes, and Free Drinks for Heterosexual Men"}--How was Neil's visit with his family? Disney World, QR Codes, Predictive Programming: Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress - Robots, Movies: Westworld, Surrogates, Vice -Michael Moore to the State of Israel: White Christians are your real enemies. - Artificial Intelligence; W…
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Weve already track-tested the twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid McLaren Artura at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and ripped flat-out in one across the wilds of Idaho at 200 mph in one, so whats the next act for McLarens second-generation super sports car?
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What if you could create your own Daedric Prince? Our patrons join us and we come up with some wild ideas. Join the Patreon! Get no ads, cool stuff like shirts and stickers, and access the first 90 episodes of the show. https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Links: Watch on YouTube live & game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Disc…
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Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals. Robotic Nerve Cuffs “Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024. “Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.…
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Lightbulb Joke is a classic page full of laughs. Join us as we take a second look! Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloonfest_%2786 Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress …
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts; the robots roaming the halls of some federal office buildings a psychic scammer (or one with money back guarantee) in Toronto the Ottawa MP with the bad map DEER INVASION: ALBERTA Series Links K…
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts; the robots roaming the halls of some federal office buildings a psychic scammer (or one with money back guarantee) in Toronto the Ottawa MP with the bad map DEER INVASION: ALBERTA Series Links K…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn certain blood types into universal blood types that could save countless lives, how exercise makes time slow down, and the new plastic made of eggshells that could clean up our water and stop plastic pollution. Universal Donors “Bacterial enzyme strips away blood types to create universal donor blood.” by…
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"Balloonfest '86" revisits the spectacular event in Cleveland where 1.5 million balloons were released, setting a world record but leading to unforeseen consequences. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN narrate this tale of ambition and its environmental impact. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia articl…
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Are you ready to meet our new favorite henchman, Barfly? Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, Kyle Starks, and Ryan Browne are eager to make introductions. Their new series, spun "from the world of Minor Threats," drills even deeper into the philosophical pursuit initiated by the original run that began two years ago. The lowliest punk in Twilight City has …
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Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening! To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord. To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch. As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if yo…
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Today, you’ll learn about how microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms, the half a billion year old bioluminescent octocoral, and the truth about women’s synchronized menstrual cycles. Microgravity Effects “Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Effect of 60 days of head down tilt bed rest on…
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"Urban Dictionary" dives into the origins and impact of the popular crowd-sourced online dictionary that captures modern slang and cultural phrases. Listen as Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW explore how this platform influences language and communication today. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia art…
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In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview David Sartorius! David worked as a writer on Pokémon, Fighting Foodons and Yu-Gi-Oh! as well as in the promo department at 4Kids. 4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Poké…
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The switch from cable and satellite to streaming services has led to a surprising comeback for a certain older piece of gear: the humble TV antenna, like our best overall, the Antennas Direct 8-Element Bowtie TV Antenna .
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Roblox is a colorful online platform that aims to reimagine the way that people come together — now that vision is being augmented by generative AI. In this episode of NVIDIA’s AI Podcast, host Noah Kravitz speaks with Anupan Singh, vice president of AI and growth engineering at Roblox, on how the company is using the technology to enhance virtual …
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year, which means a lot more people should be using earplugs for work.
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What if AI could design a political system? What would it care about? What would the governance structures look like? Who would it serve? In this special, two-part interview, we're going to ask AI to design its own political system based on what it thinks effective government looks like. In Part 1, we are laying down the foundations of what differe…
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Discover the intriguing story of Paul Karason, the man who turned blue after using colloidal silver, in this episode hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN. Learn about the medical phenomenon that led to his unusual skin color. Full Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Karason Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeek…
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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss the past week’s news stories related to Canadian crime. In this episode we discuss; the mortgage fraud related double murder/suicide a citizen’s arrest at a sunglasses shop in Ottawa the now viral road rage with a knife incident in T…
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