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Weird Movie Night

Weird Movie Night

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Weird Movie Night is a podcast put on by four friends brought together by their love of cult classics, trash cinema, splatter horror, and everything in between.We are not film historians, we did not go to film school, we're just here to watch and discuss hot garbage on screen. Artwork by Chris Butikofer h.chrisbutikofer@gmail.com Music by Brandi Bailey brandibaileyn@gmail.com Recorded and mixed by Brandi Bailey
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10 Facts About Today

10 Facts About Today

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10 Fact About Today is a podcast that helps make your commute to work a little less boring and helps you learn something new and relevant each day. Join as we discuss everything from the origin of Oreos to the inventor of Barbie.
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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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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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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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Welcome to the Cult Film Club, a monthly podcast and blog about MOVIES WE LOVE TO DEATH despite how bad, weird or obscure they are. In fact, we love them because they’re bad, weird or obscure! We discuss and analyze cult films from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. The Cult Film Club feed is also the home for the I Read Movies & Crestwood House podcasts!
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Like learning about ghosts, odd science experiments, debunking myths, random fact knowledge, and just plan weird things? Join in as I talk about the oddities & phenomenons of the past, present, & future.
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Ripley's Weird Minute

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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Listen daily for weird news from around the globe. Ripley's Believe It or Not! was founded in 1918 by cartoonist and adventurer Robert Ripley, we are the authority on all things weird, odd, amazing, and unbelievable!
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The History Flannel

The Flannel Panel

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Do you want to hear about some strange goings-on from history? If so, join Norman Scobbie and Mark Murray as they take a light-hearted and sometimes funny look back at some strange and bizarre stories from the past.
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We pick a topic and say a bunch of not so random facts about it. Go to https://anchor.fm/dunky-t-stewy/message and you could be on the podcast, but make sure your message is clean and positive or you won't be put on the podcast. Cover art photo provided by Chris Liverani on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@chrisliverani
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Two lovers of the past look at the weird, the wonderful and often overlooked bits of history. Gallimaufry means a confused jumble or collection of things and that basically sums us up. Crafted lovingly in a carpet shop basement. New episodes every month. (We are not the pub in Bristol, but happy to hear music acts who wish to perform with us.)
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I’m Chyaz Samuel, and things are about to get weird. This podcast is dedicated to some of the strangest stories you’re ever likely to hear – from true crime and unsolved mysteries to unbelievable coincidences and tales full of bizarre twists. Email: thingsgetweirdpodcast@gmail.com
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If you are looking to learn both hat related trivia, and non-hat related trivia, the search algorithm has brought you to the correct place. Each week, starting with our "Hat-Fact of the Week", we discuss four (very) different topics we found interesting and hope you will as well, before cap-ing off with a pun.Our hosts, Chris - connoisseur of occult mythologies, and David - proud owner of over of over 170 hats, are brim-ing with excitement to share what they find interesting, and we hope you ...
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The Odd Topic Podcast

The Odd Topic Podcast

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A weekly show covering all things wild, weird and wonderful! Each week we bring forward a new topic that interests us, and with our limited knowledge, we discuss, scream and argue our way through facts, misguided ideas and just enough humor to keep things interesting.
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Geek Chic's Weird Science

Lliana Bird, Dr Jack Lewis And Richard Boffin

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Your weekly dose of weird science. Join neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and science enthusiast Lliana Bird as they take an irreverent look at the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of science. Science never sounded so good!
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Listen to the very coherent thoughts of a fluctuating group of guys. Covers politics and current events as well as offers entertaining stories and gaffs (hah that’s a weird word).
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Buckle up and get ready to honk while you listen to two raving lunatics share their love of animals and make terrible jokes. What The Honk is brought to you by Casper, the zoologist wannabe, and their loving but animal-inept husband, Evan. Join us in our endless journey to educate others while embarking on ridiculous tangents.
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Learn Something...

New Rising Media

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Welcome to Learn Something - an official podcast of newrisingmedia.com hosted on anchor.fm by me, Jason England. In every episode, I promise you will learn something new, weird & wonderful about technology, science or geek culture!
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Professionally Silly

Amber “Smiles” Jones

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Do you enjoy the paranormal, true crime stories, and the occasional dumbass?! Maybe you wanna hear some real life drama or perhaps you’re in need of some advice. The Professionally Silly podcast has it all! Your audible boo thang Amber “Smiles” Jones is here to shoot the sh*t with you. I’m a geriatric millennial comedian with alot to say. With my assorted topics, you’ll never be bored and always surprised! Join the silly and SUBSCRIBE to the Professionally Silly podcast where I take my silli ...
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In today's modern world, we are always in such a hurry. We rarely stop to think about the things that “keep the gears turning”. On this podcast, we explore the people, technologies, items, or processes that, while at one time were considered outstanding, have today become so commonplace we take them for granted. This Podcast is an extension of the Youtube Series “How to Make Everything.” In that series, we show how difficult it can be to make an everyday item from scratch if one person, Andy ...
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Knowing Nothing

Sound Pollination

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“Knowing Nothing,” hosted by Mickey Roberts, is an uplifting, education-centered podcast with the aim of sharing new knowledge about the world around us. It covers a multitude of topics from bug science and the benefits of making your bed in the morning, to blockchain technology, finding happiness after tragedy, and everything in between. If you love to learn, “Knowing Nothing” is the show for you.
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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of " ...
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A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
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TISS is a weekly podcast where Aadar, Neville, Kautuk and Varun discuss random, fun, stupid, pointless, weird, shocking "facts" they find on the internet. So come learn with them... or something like that.
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Midnight Local

Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang

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When you spend all day in a studio shooting a YouTube series about drinking, things can run off the rails in a hurry, and carefully managing that chaos is vital if you’re going to make a show like How to Drink, and that’s what Greg & Meredith have done for years. Here at Midnight Local we give into that chaos and let the rails be damned. These are the conversations that make you pause the movie because it just can't wait. Things like how the Hays Code destroyed cinema from 1934 - 1968, why D ...
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Grab your favorite beverage and come sip with the virtual BFF squad you didn’t know you needed! Join BFFs Ashlie and Colleen as they catch up and bring you all their favorite products, entertainment recommendations, hot takes, advice and shenanigans. As part of the sip squad, you’ll leave the hour with new things to incorporate into your life, lots of laughs and, as always, your much needed girl time fix. Tune in weekly… there’s always a spot saved for you!
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We are Nicki and Dev! Join us on a discovery of all things weird and everything strange. Have you ever heard an interesting fact that is so beyond your own reality you don’t believe it? So have we….all the time! We love stories, we love podcasts, we love weird and we love strange. Theme Music by JuiceTiger https://twatspodcast.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tw.a.ts/
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Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time. Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (th ...
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Nick Emel and guests deliver a mix of entertainment, education, and satirical banter as they cover fact-based Top 10ish Lists in history, true crime, food, pop culture, and more. One host is prepped with fun facts, but the other is guessing the list in real-time, creating an unpredictable rollercoaster of laughs, learning and chaos. With 250+ episodes exploring everything from the Top 10ish highest-grossing films to the smartest animals to the deadliest cults, there's a Top 10ish List for ev ...
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Bananas - Funny news from around the world with Scotty Landes and Kurt Braunohler

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across the country. Check your local listings because this feel-good comedy podcast often goes on the roa ...
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Peculiar Book Club Podcast

Peculiar Book Club Podcast

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PECULIAR BOOK CLUB: ESTEEMED HOME OF THE QUIRKY, QUIZZICAL, CURIOUS, AND BIZARRE * Finally, a book club for the Peculiars! Join host Dr. Brandy Schillace for book club dates with your favorite authors of strange history, medical marvels, and weird science. In true book-club style, you will meet the author and participate in the discussion–so come with questions! Join us, too, for the PopCult Quizzer with host Davey Berris, where science fact meets science fiction. If you can't join us LIVE o ...
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In the first episode of our new series, enjoy our attempts to have a normal conversation. We talk about "convenience," student loans, class in America, Shakespeare, P. Diddy, Antarctica, and explain the concept of The Shame Doula. • natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus …
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I came across a spooky urban legend that I heard when I was a freshman in college. Some urban legends can teach us more than you know. I learned to never have a roommate if I could help it. Let’s have some spooky audible boo-thang fun! Right here on the Professionally Silly podcast. Let’s get silly! MUSIC “Bull Fight” by Verified Picasso “Echoes of…
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When you are focused on a task, interruptions can be annoying and maddening. Yet, there may be a positive side to interruptions that balance out the negative. This episode begins with some surprising research the suggests there is a silver lining to being interrupted. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210803175253.htm What determines wh…
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Did you know that 100 years ago, there was a woman whose dying declaration began the demise of the KKK? Listen to us discuss how Madge Oberholtzer endured unsolicited love-bombing by the grand-dragon of the KKK and was tortured when she didn't give into his desires. Her last words unraveled the the organization when members exited, en masse, after …
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Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But presidents have been steadily expanding the reach of the job. With an election around the corner, we updated our 2016 conversation with the legal scholar Eric Posner — who has some good news and some not-so-good news about the power of the presidency. (Part one of a t…
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EPISODE 121 | Coup Coup G'joob: Civic Disturbances in the U.S. 1900 - Present This is a continuation of our previous episode about coup attempts, rebellions and civic unrest in the United States prior to the 20th century. This time, we jump into the 20th century and bring us right up to the present day. After hearing all this, you decide if things …
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Are you training for the wrong outcome? Are you working hard, going to the gym, but things aren't quite lining up for your physique and body composition goals? Imagine a fitness plan where every effort counts, and nothing is wasted. Learn how the Critical Path Method (CPM) explains why bodybuilders and marathon runners have such contrasting approac…
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On the sixth episode of season 4 of The Crestwood House podcast, co-host Michael finishes up our trio of anthology films with the one film that arguably started them all, 1945's Dead of Night. Considered by Martin Scorsese as one of the scariest films of all time, this film follows a group of acquaintances and strangers in a farmhouse as they tell …
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Continuing their series on frightening films, Meredith and Greg talk about the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. In this conversation the hosts discuss how Hitchcock used Psycho to start to break the barriers of the Hays code, the compelling performance of Anthony Perkins and walk through the plot points of the film. They also talk about the i…
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What do women want? No, we’re not talking about the Mel Gibson movie; we’re talking about an actual study done with over 68,000 women worldwide. Join Nick Emel and Dr. Buster in uncovering the Top 5 Personality Traits Women Want in a long-term relationship partner, followed by the Top 5 Physical Traits. PLUS… what straight women want vs. what gay w…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about a bulldog puppy who chewed owner’s toe to the bone may have saved his life, a woman beats the Appalachian Trail record, Britain’s tallest duck has gone missing and world’s oldest cheese found on 3600 year old mummies! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a6…
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This week, we're hopping on the viral internet trend and having some fun! We're trying to figure out what our bestie (aka each other) would be if they were an animal, a place, a character, a plant, a season, a hobby, a color, a drink, or even a food. Spoiler alert: things get hilariously spot-on! Plus, we dive into our listener mailbag and answer s…
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Is your metabolism holding you back from achieving your fitness goals? Do you ever wonder why your progress slows down despite your best efforts? Why do some people seem to burn more calories than others, even at rest? Philip (@witsandweights) uncovers 7 surprising facts about your basal metabolic rate (BMR) that will completely change how you thin…
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Watch a couple hold hands as they stroll own the road. It often seems cute and quaint. But it is more than that. Holding hands has some real benefits. Even monkeys know this. Listen as I explain. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/05/fashion/05hands.html You probably like to think you are pretty good at reading people – right? As you talk with someone…
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Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Most Difficult New Languages for English-Speakers to Learn, according to a 202…
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The last "Weird Q&A" was so popular we're doing another one! In Weird Q&A, I answer 3 offbeat questions about health and fitness (nutrition, training, mindset). If you like these episodes, send me a text message! Today's questions: If you could only choose one macronutrient to focus on for the rest of your life, which would be the most important fo…
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When someone first sees you, what impression do they get? What image do you project? It’s important to think about this if you want to be persuasive. This episode begins by looking at how people judge you, your ideas, opinions and recommendations. And so much of it has to do with who you present yourself to be. Source: Robert Mayer author of the bo…
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It’s time to celebrate the Halloween season! Today, I’m bringing the random, the silly, and the fun…but Halloween style! Let’s have some spooky audible boo-thang fun! We discuss the Mandella Effect! So, I’m definitely gonna ruin your childhood…again. A fake penis was mentioned. We have 2 guests joining us for a Halloween FMK! (Fuck, marry, or kill)…
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Do you feel trapped by obsessive dieting and constantly analyzing your body? Are you sacrificing your mental health in the pursuit of fitness goals? What if you could build an aesthetic physique without losing your peace of mind? Philip (@witsandweights) takes us to the intersection of fitness and mental health with IFBB bikini pro and mental healt…
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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Tremors in the Blood, we are discussing a movie about the invention of the lie detector with Professor Marston and the Wonder Women . Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep …
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The Mandella Effect! Most of us have experienced it at some point in our lives. Today, I’m gonna ruin your childhood…again. Right here on the Professionally Silly podcast. Let’s get silly! MUSIC 1. The Truth” by Anno Domini Beats ALL MY SOCIALS ARE HERE https://linktr.ee/Ambersmilesjones Join my Professionally Silly YouTube channel membership to ge…
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“You should drink at least 8 glasses of water per day!” Well, wait a second. That advice is about 80 years old and frankly doesn’t really “hold water.” This episode begins by explaining how much water you really should drink and how some people might actually be drinking too much. https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/about-us/news/medical-myths-drink-8-gl…
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Ah yes, there's a connection between Indiana and Zak Bagans and it's the story of a haunting that's so terrifying that - not only did the local Catholic Church get involved - but Zak intervened to investigate the house himself. But, is this story a hoax to garner attention by the family, and documentary sales by Bagans? Listen and let us know what …
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Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? SOURCES: David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Paula Barmaimon, manager of coverage and audience analytics at The New…
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Are you neglecting a crucial energy system in your workouts? Discover how the engineering concept of Power Systems can be applied to your training (building strength and muscle as well as cardio and endurance) and how to make the most out of the sources of energy within your own body. This episode reveals why training all three of your body's energ…
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In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the film 'Freaks' (1932), exploring its significance in pre-code cinema, the impact of the Hays Code, and the themes of acceptance and identity. The discussion delves into the plot, character dynamics, and the use of real sideshow performers, highlighting the film's horror elements and its legacy as a…
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What wonders of nature bring us the most joy and inner peace? Is it the oceans? The mountains? Maybe the majestic animals of the world? On this episode, join Brad Choma in guessing Nick Emel’s list of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Sights in Nature, as voted on in an online poll. PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each beautiful sight, how did early human…
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Blair Socci returns to Bananas! She talks to Kurt and Scotty about how someone bought a Temu croissant lamp that ended up being a real croissant, a soccer player injured after a hefty sneeze, Pesto the massive penguin chick and a man receives a $1.4 million speeding ticket! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at…
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In this cozy fall episode, we're unveiling our brand-new Halloween and game day merch—just in time for the season! 🍂🎃 But that's not all. We're also sharing our current favorite things: must-watch TV shows, binge-worthy books, delicious drinks, top tunes, irresistible perfumes, fall footwear, and so much more. Whether you're looking for seasonal in…
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Do you find yourself torn between low-carb diets and pro-carb philosophies? Are you frustrated by conflicting advice about carbs and wondering what’s right for your body? Should you follow keto, paleo, or maybe a high-carb approach? Philip (@witsandweights) dives into the great carbohydrate debate and breaks down why carbs aren’t the enemy—or the m…
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Groceries are expensive. So, if you would like a simple yet effective technique to cut your grocery bill down, listen to the start of this episode to discover exactly how. Source: Eat This Not That by David Zinczenko (https://amzn.to/3ZKjVs6). For decades many of us have looked forward to flying cars, real human-like robots, smart cities, driverles…
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Tracing uranium’s past, and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements, this book aims to disentangle our attitudes and to unpick the atomic mindset. Chain Reactions looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten, stories that can be found throughout the history of the element. Ranging from glassworks to penny stocks; medicin…
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His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist. SOURCE: Roland Fryer, p…
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iPhone users have likely noticed that some texts show up in blue and some show up in green. What’s the difference? This episode begins by explaining why that happens and what it means. https://www.rd.com/article/why-are-my-texts-green/ Have you heard the expression “time poverty”? It’s when you have too much to do and never enough time to do it. Wh…
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Today, we say goodbye to my best furry buddy, Sammy. We share some cringe-worthy dating stories. DJ HEY COUSIN has some hot TikTok Tea and we interview a polyamorous witch! Right here on the Professionally Silly podcast. Let’s get silly! MUSIC “Bull Fight” by Verified Picasso “Like That” by Anno Domini Beats “Dyalla” by Soulicious FOLLOW AMBER "SMI…
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