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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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A weekly twenty question trivia quiz podcast.
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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
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Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters.
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If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but always entertaining. JamesO'Brien on LBC (http://www.lbc.co.uk/james-obrien-3537)
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A weekly podcast for knowledge about anything and everything. From North Korea to Nicolas Cage, Tim and Tom leave no stone unturned in their humble quest to make the world a more informed place. Put away the encyclopedia four-eyes because this may just be the last resource you'll ever need. Wikipedia, consider yourselves on warning.
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Podcasting since 2008! - It really is all true! Quirky, bizarre, and unusual stories from the Flip Side of History.
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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://app ...
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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.
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You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited.
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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quizmasters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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The programme that explains the present by exploring the past.
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Triviality is a weekly pub trivia-style game show where a lack of seriousness meets a little bit of knowledge. Join our hosts every Tuesday to play along with our fast-paced game, enjoy monthly bonus episodes and mini-tournaments or simply enjoy the clash of intellect and personalities. This is TRIVIALITY. Hosted by: Ken, Matt, Neal, and Jeff.
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Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
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Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.
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A science guy from the deep south (Destin) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity.
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The people of The Incomparable play various games, including trivia, classic board games, word games, and even a few reimagined classic game shows from years gone by.
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Quizzes, informative topics, trivia game reviews, and laughs. You can find all this and more inside Trivia Rogues Podcast! Join Billy, Don, Jeff, and Shana as we take a journey through the triviasphere to become better players and better people. Trivia and game lovers of all levels can enjoy 2 shows a month while also enjoying a large selection of past episodes to take a break from their lives and laugh and relax with us!
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emma prefers to share her thoughts with a microphone rather than a physical human being, so thank god she has a podcast. recorded from the comfort of her bed...and some other fun places, emma talks at length about whatever is on her mind every week. anything really does go on this podcast. sometimes philosophy, sometimes a random story from 10 years ago, sometimes advice, sometimes fun interviews, and sometimes nothing at all. you never know what you are going to get, but that’s what keeps i ...
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Fascinating fodder to fuel your next trip down a Wikihole. New episode every Sunday! Brought to you by Water Cooler Trivia (watercoolertrivia.com). *Content Warning* Language, comic mischief, & weird stuff! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letmegooglethat/support
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Trivial Warfare is the podcast that takes the pub quiz out of the pub and brings it home to you. Trivial Warfare is a weekly game shared by people all over the world that features all the same banter, jokes and fun that you share with your friends at your local quiz nights. TW is your gateway to a larger world of trivia and your invitation into an awesome community of people who love trivia games just as much as you do. Give the show a try and have fun with Jonathan, Chris, Carmela and Ben a ...
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A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.
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Each weekday, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams make today make sense. Along with our supersmart listeners, we break down happenings in tech, the economy and culture. Every Tuesday we bring on a guest to dive deeper into one important topic. Because none of us is as smart as all of us.
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Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! from APM Studios. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. Our star-studded line-up of debaters use facts and passion to make th ...
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Quiz Quiz Bang Bang is a weekly pub trivia practice podcast. For three weeks out of the month it is straight questions and answers as read by the hosts Annie and David Flora. Once a month we invite friends to join us for a live game of quiz bang trivia to add the humor, thought processes and fun. The show’s format is 4 rounds of 4 questions each with a quick-fire Bang Bang Round after Round 2. After Round 4, a final Big Bang round caps off the show with 3 questions, the answers of which are ...
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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week as they explore everything under (and sometimes beyond!) the sun with scientists, historians, activists, entertainers, and other brilliant guest experts. New episodes of Getting Curious drop on Wednesdays. On Mondays, join us for Pretty Curious. our podcast on all things beauty! Subscribe to Extra Curious for exclusive episodes of Ask JVN, where Jonathan's answering your questions about sex, dating, and more. You can follow Getting Curious on Inst ...
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Readings of brilliant articles from the Flying Frisby. Occasional super-fascinating interviews. Market commentary, investment ideas and more. www.theflyingfrisby.com
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Twice a month, host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong quiz the smartest celebrities they know to find out why they love what they love! Recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, this game show features comedians, actors, and musicians answering arcane questions on topics they claim to be experts in. But don't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!
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The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.
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The Important Thing with Michael (“Rands”) Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let’s spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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A trivia podcast for anyone who loves cool trivia and sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.
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In Everything Is Real, Natalie Dee & Drew Toothpaste investigate the conspiracies and strange happenings that peel back the edge of reality. Join Drew (a research chemist) and Natalie (a Ph.D in Metaphysics) as they study the fringes of society. www.garbagebrainuniversity.com
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Simon and Dan go on a random wikipedia article and chat about it - it's the Wikicast!
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Forgotten stories from the pages of history. Join us for surprising and curious tales from the past and challenge yourself with our lateral thinking puzzles.
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Join us as we discuss various topics ranging from Law to the Natural Sciences. High Frequency Radio is a Talk Show like none other!
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Fourplay, hosted by Carmela Smith, is a game show that tests a player's ability to make a connection. Contestants are given four different sets of four words in 2 minute intervals and are challenged to find the connections between the words in each set and then the connection between the sets themselves. Think you have what it takes to be a four time champion? There's only one way to find out. Welcome to FourPlay FourPlay is an Oakes Media Group podcast.
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Part quiz show, part offbeat trivia, and all awesome. We here are nuts about trivia and pub quiz! And we are darn sure there are people out there who share our unusual obsession. Play along and laugh along as Karen, Colin, Dana, and Chris school each other on some of the weirdest and most interesting facts about our funny little world. Do you relish beating your friends at Trivial Pursuit? Do you blab out the answers at the gym when Jeopardy! is on? And don't you just loathe badly worded que ...
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Bloodsport Season 3: Finals Episode 2 Part 2
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In round two of Bloodsport’s Season 3 Finals, competitors will test their meddle against multiple rounds of 50:50 questions. Our host with the most, Ryan Meyers returns with a fantastic take on the classic format for the first part of this match. Jay, Ryan, Willem, and Mara try and beat the odds to secure their place in the next round. Supporters: …
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A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these! Beyonce and Andre 3000 covered Amy Winehouse's Back to Black for the soundtrack to what 2013 film? According to chartable.com, what non-speaking podcast is the fifth most popular podcast in the usa as of 10 September 2024? In 1889, what replaced the Washington Monument as the world's tal…
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This week's rounds are Music (Mangled by MIDI), Movie Genres, Racing Families (Quickfire), and Pot Luck. The music is Go Genre Everything with Glowing Light.By James Carter
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This week we are celebrating our Denver Trivia Takeover champions. Each year we have pub quiz event at our Takeover and the winning team gets the prize of coming on the show regardless of their patron status. This year our winning team was Bing Kao, Amy Rey, NIck Salyers, and Alex Millström. Unfortunately Alex couldn't join us for the recording so …
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Jeff is quizmaster today with both WotR and Jeopardy! Who will win his "bat" quiz? Will we see one of the greatest Rogues upsets in the history of the show? Tune in to find out! Also, please subscribe and review and be sure to either review or email with #retrobean or #shanasbean to make your voice heard!…
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We all work in teams, from families, to companies, and everything in between. So what's the secret to doing it better? This hour, TED speakers share surprising strategies for successful teamwork. Guests include activist Hajer Sharief, social psychologist Amy Edmondson and private equity investor Pete Stavros. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get acc…
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The puzzlemaster herself Jay Borsom is back for a second week! She can write 'em, but can she keep solvin' 'em? Listen and find out! Here are today’s clues: 1. story, it bites?, famous Philadelphia statue, is it all we need?. 2. saw, fools, bicycle keeper, repetitive smoking. 3. girl, Me, put a lid on it, Whitney's I Will Always Love You. 4. a brig…
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A new and valuable way to use AI chatbots- tailored debunking! Read more about Debunkbot here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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The lurking threat of political deepfakes
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This year, fake content generated by artificial intelligence hasn’t created the massive election mess that many assumed it would in the United States … at least not yet. At a Senate hearing, tech executives pointed to recent efforts by Russia, China, and Iran to interfere with the upcoming election. And, no, the Teamsters union did not endorse form…
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359 - John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall - Why Christianity?
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This conversation is in part John Vervaeke's response to my previous video with Jordan Hall (The End of Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnR2PYtLLnI) where we discussed Jordan's recent conversion to Christianity. John fires up some questions, and we discuss different aspects of sensemaking and religious structures to answer the question: W…
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PTG Classic: Why do Cats get such a Bad Rap?
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With Single Cat Ladies all over the news, Will and Mango revisit a classic cat episode: from why cats were unfairly blamed for so many divorces, to how a bag of clay forever changed their prospects, to what a lion's sneeze tells us about their instincts. Plus-- the number one country you HAVE to travel to (if you want a cat to massage your back.) S…
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This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.By Global
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Commodities and Gold Miners Have Never Been Cheaper—Does Anyone Care?
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com There are just a handful of tickets left for my “lecture with funny bits” at the Museum of Comedy on October 10th - October 9th got cancelled - events beyond our control, sorry. This is a super interesting show, even though I say so myself. If you are free, I real…
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There's a good chance that if you don't live in San Antonio, Texas, you may not know who scientist/adventurer Tom Slick is. Today we tackle the story of the most interesting man you've never heard of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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hello and welcome back to advice session, a series here on anything goes where you send in your current dilemmas or anything that you want advice on and i give you my unprofessional advice. today we're gonna discuss relationship anxiety because, wow, relationships are really anxiety-inducing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Whether you're Team Bath or Team Shower, there are some best practices to follow when it comes to cleaning your body. In this episode, dermatologists Sonia Batra and Michelle Henry share surprising insights on what it takes to wash your body right, from which soaps to use and how to keep your loofah or washcloth sanitary. Learn more about sponsor m…
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603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1)
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The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. SOURCES: N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American Universit…
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The Federal Reserve today said it’s lowering its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. The rate cut is bigger than we’d predicted, and bigger than what the Fed normally does, but its effects will take some time to ripple through the economy. We’ll also get into former President Donald Trump’s switch-up on the state and local tax deduc…
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The Killing Stone looms large in Japanese folklore, so when it split in half in March 2022, people were worried it would bring devastating effects in its wake. Except... they really didn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Can we be sure that thousands of millionaires are leaving the UK?How much do asylum seekers cost the state?Who will win a geeky bet on private school pupil numbers?What does a string quartet teach us about the woes of the National Health Service? Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. Presenter: Tim HarfordProducers: Caroline Bay…
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Who Caused the Housing Crisis with Jerusalem Demsas
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America is in the middle of a massive housing crisis, with a shortage of 4 to 7 million homes compared to the demand. The solution seems simple—just build more homes—but getting there is a lot trickier than it sounds. This week, Adam sits down with journalist Jerusalem Demsas, author of On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy, to break …
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How Did You Become An Iconic Nature Photographer? with Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen
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If you’ve ever picked up a National Geographic and skimmed across the gorgeous images that cover those pages - you’ve probably come across the work of our guest experts. This week, we’re coming to you with a LIVE! Getting Curious episode with THE preeminent nature photographers in the game about the risk and reward of their art, their conservation …
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How can we reintroduce our native species to Sydney without predation from foxes and cats?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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An impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue. Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Winston Churchill Gets Run Over - UI Podcast #225
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While Winston Churchill was crossing Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in 1931, he was hit by a car and thrown down to the pavement. Unable to move his fingers and toes, Churchill believed that he was paralyzed. Listen to this story to find out exactly what happened, the severity of Churchill’s injuries, and what consequences the driver of that car faced. …
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Interest rates, inflation and the American consumer
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The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. It would be a major milestone in the central bank’s long fight to get inflation under control. The Fed changes interest rates to keep inflation in check. But inflation is a complex phenomenon, and people have different ideas about what drives it. On th…
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Savage Superstar Jay Smith hosts this week’s great game! Oakland 5 patron Gill teams up with Jeff to face off against Ken and Matt. Ken comes from nowhere to body slam Matt with his newly acquired pro wrestling knowledge. Who will take the title in this week’s bout? Supporters: https://www.trivialitypodcast.com/the-cream-of-the-crop/ Support us Dir…
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What if science could create a drug that made you connect with people more deeply, let your emotions flow more openly, and sparked love and attachment in you for other people? Would you take it? Better hurry and decide because they might be on their way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Sulhee Jessica Woo's love language is packing lunch. When she sends her three kids off to school, she includes themed lunches, snacks cut into cute shapes, and sweet notes to give them some support while they're away. If you want to level up your kid's school lunches, she has some suggestions. This episode, Sulhee Jessica Woo shares advice from her…
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Ben has two sons in the fourth grade. Like a lot of kids, they love YouTube videos, gaming, movies, and other online entertainment. Before his sons begin using social media, Ben wants to ensure they develop a good relationship with tech—and he’s ready to recruit other families at their school to agree upon some rules of engagement. On this episode …
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It’s decision week for the Federal Reserve! Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues are expected to reduce interest rates for the first time since 2020. Investors are predicting a half-percentage-point cut, but we’re on Team 25. We’ll explain why. Plus, the origin of the false rumors about Haitian immigrants that reached the presidential debate stag…
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Supported by the Patrons who are awesome and chose to support at: PATREON - patreon.com/nodumbquestions STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Fancy - Reba McEntire The Ballad of Donnie Gene - Arcadian Wild Wingfeather Saga - Season 2 CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subre…
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Loneliness can be just as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day — which means that having friends might literally save your life. But often, we don't pay friendships the respect they deserve compared to romantic or familial relationships. In this episode, reporter Kavitha George talks with psychologist and friendship expert Marisa Fran…
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PRETTY CURIOUS | Is Gilded Age Hair So Big Because It’s Full Of Secrets?
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Think Gilded Age hair is super 19th century? Uhhh - think again! The hairstyling practices and salon culture that we’ve come to know today draw major inspiration from the American salons of the Gilded Age (which of course drew inspiration from the French salons across the pond…vive la France)! What mysteries are hiding underneath the pompadour poof…
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We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? SOURCES: Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania. Edward Glaeser, profess…
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Dave Grohl is the legendary drummer of Nirvana, the main creative force behind Foo Fighters, and as a seminal figure in rock and roll over the last three decades has had considerable influence on popular music and pop culture at large. He's also known as "the nicest guy in rock music" due to his affable personality, enthusiasm for all types of musi…
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Russell Davies welcomes competitors to compete for the prestigious quiz title.By BBC Radio 4
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com Innocent sleep … sore labor’s bath,Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course,Chief nourisher in life’s feast.William Shakespeare Sleep is so important to your well-being. Your mind works better when you sleep well. Your moods improve. Your outlook improves.…
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for the last two months, i’ve lived a sort of internet-free life. i can't say fully internet free because i think it would be naive to say that, but i rarely doomscroll anymore. you know what doomscrolling is - we've all wasted time doing it. it's incredibly hard not to do it, especially when you have social media in your pocket. however, life with…
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