Best Skydive Radio Podcasts (2024)

Groucho Marx's beloved comedy quiz show. An old-time radio classic, presented in easy-listen podcast form. Say, if you love Groucho, you might love our modern-day podcast comedy, Expertease. It's full of Marxian nonsense and improvised bits, just like You Bet Your Life. Try it and see what you think.…

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Even rats can be pessimistic 2:00

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Ever notice when you're having a bad day it always seems to get that much worse?By Indiana Public Media

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New Caledonian crows can infer weight 2:00

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If you see an object blowing down the street, you will infer that it is light. That will be your conclusion even if you can’t determine what the object is.By Indiana Public Media

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Why do our eyes get puffy when we cry? 2:00

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When you cry for emotional reasons, your eyes act differently. So what happens next?By Indiana Public Media

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Immune cells and the struggle against aging 2:00

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Aging is a complex process involving accumulating damage to the cellular mechanisms of life. Anti-aging researchers want to understand and combat this process to give us healthier and longer lives.By Indiana Public Media

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Those About To Die | Piglets | The Turkish Detective 1:00:30

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Gethin to talk about Those About To Die, Piglets and The Turkish Detective.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Color-changing monkeys 2:00

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A species of howler monkey isn't dying its fur, but they are changing color.By Indiana Public Media

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BramRadio Podcast | Ep 27 | Jimmy May | Former Navy SEAL | 1:10:53

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Welcome to the latest episode of Ram Radio Podcast! In this powerful and thought-provoking discussion, we tackle an array of topics from social divides to personal accountability and the importance of connecting with people who have different viewpoints. Our guest today is none other than Jimmy May, a distinguished military veteran and a driving fo…

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The spider that gives milk 2:00

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Cows and humans aren't the only ones who produce milk. There are also some insects and spiders that produce a milk-like substance to feed their young.By Indiana Public Media

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Queen of the drowned: Bumblebees that can survive a week underwater 2:00

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When water leaked into containers of dormant queen bumblebees, the scientists assumed they’d need to hold a state funeral. But amazingly, the regal insects lived, despite drowning!By Indiana Public Media

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Climate change is making insects eat more crops 2:00

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Scientists are saying that as the climate warms and temperatures rise, we might lose more crops to insects.By Indiana Public Media

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Brick by magnetic brick 2:00

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Did you know that ancient bricks are magnetic?By Indiana Public Media

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The Jetty | Supacell | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder 49:49

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Gethin to talk about The Jetty, Supacell, and A Good Girl's Guide to MurderBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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TV on the Radio: The Locals, Brats, Sunny 19:33

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James Dempsey joined guest host Stefanie Preissner for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

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Pandas always know what's for dinner 2:00

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These days, pandas have bamboo for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But that wasn't always the case.By Indiana Public Media

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BramRadio Podcast | Ep 26 | Pastor Sergio De La Mora | Founder of Heart Revolution church 1:04:38

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Welcome to Bram Radio, Episode 27! Join host Jeff Bram as he welcomes long-time friend and local pastor, Sergio de la Mora, for an in-depth and heartening conversation. This episode delves into spiritual warfare, the complexities of modern relationships, and the true meaning of forgiveness. Pastor Sergio shares insights from his 25 years of ministr…

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Emotion differentiation makes you less angry 2:00

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Although we all get angry at times, for some people anger turns to aggression, while for others it doesn’t. The reasons for this have to do with how we regulate our emotions.By Indiana Public Media

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An amphibian mother feeds her offspring with 'milk' 2:00

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Human mothers secrete milk to feed their babies. So do other mammals. Biologists now know that many other kinds of animal mothers also secrete milk-like nutritious substances to feed their offspring.By Indiana Public Media

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Cultured fruit flies 2:00

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Fruit flies might not have manners when they invade your home, but they do have culture.By Indiana Public Media

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The ocean's fish need more clean water 2:00

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Making their way through polluted water, fish become disoriented, as sights, smells, and sounds crowd the waters. Chemical and noise pollution, and reduced water clarity, interfere with the senses, as well as the fishes’ natural instincts.By Indiana Public Media

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Putting science on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 2:00

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These days, you can hear about self-driving cars when you turn on the news, or you can browse store shelves for high-tech gadgets. But in the mid-nineteenth century, there was one go-to place for the public to view scientific achievement: the Great Exhibition.By Indiana Public Media

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BramRadio Podcast | Ep 25 | Amber Wright | Professional Skydiver | Trident Training School Manager 1:15:11

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Join us on Bram Radio episode number 25, where we bring to you an exciting and insightful conversation with Amber Wright, a remarkable individual at Skydive San Diego. Amber is not just a team member but also the visionary behind the Trident Training Center, one of the leading skydiving schools in the United States. In this episode, we dive deep in…

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Optics and glue 2:00

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A simple exercise to do at home with A Moment of ScienceBy Indiana Public Media

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Would you drink this? 2:00

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Would you drink a mixture of acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, acetone, acetic acid, and a few of the compounds known as hexenals, which give fresh-cut grass is characteristic odor?By Indiana Public Media

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Schools of fish are silent swimmers 2:00

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Swimming in a school has a lot of benefits for fish, from social opportunities to avoiding predators to finding more food.By Indiana Public Media

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Orangutans talk about the past 2:00

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Researchers have heard orangutans make the noise after the danger has passed—a sign that they’re communicating about the past, and the first evidence that primates other than humans have that ability.By Indiana Public Media

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Making an egg-cellent cake 2:00

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Craving dessert? Today’s episode considers some particularly sweet science: the importance of eggs for baking a cake.By Indiana Public Media

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TV on the Radio: Clarkson’s Farm, The Bear, Under the Bridge 21:20

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James Dempsey joined Seán for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

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Giving a gull a break 2:00

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It’s a tough world out there, so really, what’s a gull to do?By Indiana Public Media

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It's not just the heat, it's the humidity 2:00

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If the air temperature gets close to our body temperature, something more is needed to keep the skin cooler than the inner body. We sweat.By Indiana Public Media

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Coprophagy keeps birds healthy 2:00

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By human standards, some animals’ eating habits are strange, and even disgusting. One example is coprophagy—eating poop.By Indiana Public Media

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How to see what soap does to water 2:00

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Water molecules attract each other. The molecules at the surface of a body of water make a film under tension. That film is strong enough to support a needle or a small insect like a water strider.By Indiana Public Media

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Douglas is Cancelled | Outrageous Homes | I Am: Celine Dion 55:45

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Nihal to talk about Douglas is Cancelled, Outrageous Homes and I Am: Celine DionBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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TV on the Radio: Presumed Innocent, Scrublands, Sort Of 17:59

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James Dempsey joined Seán for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

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Your friendly Amazonian slingshot spider 2:00

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Researchers reported that they discovered a tiny spider in the Peruvian Amazon rain forest that has a behavior that’s surprisingly similar to the web-slinging superhero.By Indiana Public Media

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Reflecting on how others see you 2:00

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One mirror is not enough to see yourself as others see you. When you look at a bathroom mirror you see an image of yourself with left and right reversed.By Indiana Public Media

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The fault that runs through Scotland 2:00

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If you look at a map of Scotland, you may notice a line cutting straight through the country. This line, called the Great Glen Fault, is the result of a long geological history that has in turn impacted the history of Scotland itself.By Indiana Public Media

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Why does cotton wrinkle? 2:00

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A cool, dry cotton fiber springs back after being bent. A warm, damp cotton fiber doesn't. Moisture and temperature make the difference.By Indiana Public Media

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Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials| Under The Bridge | Perfect Match 59:46

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Nihal to talk about Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials, Under The Bridge and Perfect MatchBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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A tarantula with the blues 2:00

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Blue jays, poison dart frogs, and peacocks—each of these animals is distinct for their same vibrant color. But have you ever seen a blue spider?By Indiana Public Media

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TV on the Radio: The Boys, House of the Dragon, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show 18:17

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James Dempsey joined Seán for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

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When is yellow really yellow? 2:02

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Why a mix of red light and green light looks yellow, in this Moment of Science.By Indiana Public Media

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BramRadio Podcast | Ep 24 | Sammy Bramstedt | Skydiver | Content Creator 1:03:48

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In this heartfelt episode of Bram Radio, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Sam Bramstead, alongside the Bram Radio mascot, Baxter. Join us as we venture into various topics that touch the core of emotional well-being, family dynamics, and personal growth. Below is a detailed breakdown of what you'll find in this truly engaging and inspiri…

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Male mammals aren't always bigger than females 2:00

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Evolutionary biologists thought it was a general rule among mammals that males are bigger, but that's not always the case.By Indiana Public Media

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Robert Hook found a surprise in cork 2:00

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The 17th-century English physicist Robert Hooke was curious about the remarkable properties of cork -- its ability to float, its springy quality, its usefulness in sealing bottles. Hooke investigated the structure of cork with a new scientific instrument he was very enthusiastic about: the microscope.…

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A summer night mystery: heat lightning 2:00

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One of the more mysterious pleasures of a warm summer evening is the spectacle of lightning from distant thunderstorms, flickering silently on the horizon while stars shine overhead. People usually call it heat lightning.By Indiana Public Media

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Why one rotten apple can spoil the barrel 2:00

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Learn about the role that ethylene plays in ripening fruit with today's A Moment of ScienceBy Indiana Public Media

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Becoming Karl Lagerfeld | Skydive: The Murder Plot | On Thin Ice: Putin V Greenpeace 56:58

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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Nihal to talk about Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, Skydive: The Murder Plot, On Thin Ice: Putin V Greenpeace.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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