Best Iheartradio And Howstuffworks Podcasts (2024)

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The Story of the Sony Walkman 44:51

44m ago44:51

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Time named the Sony Walkman number 47 on a list of the 50 most influential gadgets of all time. How did the Walkman become a thing, and what influence has it had on how we experience music? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Étienne Cabet and the Utopia of Icaria 40:34

15h ago40:34

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In the mid-19th century Étienne Cabet had an idea to establish a utopian society in Texas, and he moved his followers from France to do it. Things went badly, but he persisted, and established multiple communities in North America. Research: American Experience. “Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons.” https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperien…

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The Mystery of Nan Madol 58:43

18h ago58:43

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Out in Micronesia, an ancient civilization rose and fell, leaving nothing but oral history, folklore, and a stunning, ruined, megalithic city. So what exactly is Nan Madol? How did it come to be? What led to its downfall? In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore the enduring mystery of Nan Madol. They don't want you to read our book.: https://sta…

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Smart Talks with IBM: The power of Granite in business 32:16

21h ago32:16

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As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sat down with Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watson…

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Short Stuff: The SS Ourang Medang 11:13

29m ago11:13

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We love our ghost ships here at SYSK and this is one of the better ones. But did it really even exist? Not likely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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What Do We Know (and Not Know) About Depression? 9:56

1h ago9:56

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Depression is a common condition, and highly treatable, but there's still a lot we don't understand about how it works. Learn about depression's probable causes, usual symptoms, and effective treatments in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/depression/facts/depression.htm See omnystudio…

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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 2 37:49

23m ago37:49

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Click, click, podcast listener. In this classic episode, we talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Should There Be Age Limits on the U.S. Presidency? 7:18

1d ago7:18

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To be eligible to be elected president of the United States, you have to be at least 35 years old. But why 35? And why is there no upper age limit? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/us-millennials-under-35-age-limit-president.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Smart Talks with IBM: The power of Granite in business 32:28

1d ago32:28

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As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sat down with Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watson…

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CLASSIC: The Eternal Shadow: Serial Killers Throughout Ancient History 44:30

1d ago44:30

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While serial killers may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, the human species hasn't changed as much as we all might like to think. Join the guys as they dive into the mysterious, grisly stories of proven and suspected serial killers from ancient civilizations across the planet. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.co…

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The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher 29:47

3m ago29:47

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and wondrous Colors From Science and Nature.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Dora Maria Tellez 14:51

1h ago14:51

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Dora Maria Tellez has spent a lifetime as an activist and advocate in Nicaragua, fighting for what she believes in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Four Eyes Good: The History of Glasses 50:23

14m ago50:23

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Glasses as we know them have only been around for a few hundred years. So what did people do before this? And how did things change once spectacles were on the scene? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Strange News: Massive Pager Attacks in Lebanon, Japan's Resignation Industry, CIA Denies Plotting to Kill Venezuela's Maduro 50:38

2d ago50:38

50:38

One of the largest covert operations in history occurred in Lebanon, where exploding pagers and walkie-talkies injured thousands - prompting disturbing, dangerous questions. Japan's corporate culture makes it so difficult to resign that people are hiring third-party 'resignation experts.' The US denies allegations that the CIA may have masterminded…

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A Quick Chat About CAPTCHAs 20:19

43m ago20:19

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Where did CAPTCHAs come from? What purpose do they serve? How do they relate to artificial intelligence? And why are some of them so doggone hard? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Battle of Brunanburh 37:06

32m ago37:06

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The Battle of Brunanburh took place in 937, and is often referred to as the battle that made England. But there are a LOT of questions about that battle, including how it played out and where it took place. Research: “Battle of Brunanburh.” The Anglo Saxons. https://www.theanglosaxons.com/battle-of-brunanburh-poem/ Anderson, Anne. “Battle of Brunan…

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Monday Mini: What's Going on With Tampons? 12:46

2h ago12:46

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An upsettingly recent study found levels of arsenic and lead in the tampons surveyed. We look into what this means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Time After Time 1:12:53

31m ago1:12:53

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time machine and travels to modern San Francisco. (originally published 09/17/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYMHC Classics: New Harmony 53:27

30m ago53:27

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This 2019 live show was recorded at the Indiana Historical Society. it covers the two different communal societies of New Harmony, Indiana in the window from 1815-1827. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 1 44:42

5d ago44:42

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When you're lost in the darkness, look to the light. In the kick-off entry of our very special mini-series, we react to and discuss the first episode of The Last of Us series. Anney is so excited she almost floats away like a balloon in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Submarines and Pecans 23:55

41m ago23:55

23:55

Tracy discusses all the non-submarine history that the Narcís Monturiol episode needed. Holly talks about going into the office for the first time in a long while. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: Dendera Lights and Ancient Egyptian Pseudohistory 59:43

5d ago59:43

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In recent vault episodes of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed low-resolution images that have provoked paranormal and fringe explanations, despite convincing and even conclusive expert analysis. In this episode, they continue this line of inquiry through a discussion of Ancient Egyptian pseudohistories and fringe ideas regarding mod…

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Selects: How Government Shutdowns Work 52:19

5d ago52:19

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Every year Congress decides how the federal government will spend money. Simple enough, but in practice politics tend to mess it up. Sometimes it gets so messy the budget doesn’t get passed and parts of the government shut down. Then the hurting begins. Learn all about it in this classic, always timely episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Tech News: Exploding Pagers and Nuclear-Powered AI 37:34

5h ago37:34

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Israel is allegedly behind an attack on Hezbollah involving exploding pagers. How did that happen? In other news, Microsoft wants to reopen a nuclear power plant to supply electricity to power-hungry AI data centers. Plus much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema: It Conquered the World 1:25:23

5d ago1:25:23

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe learn almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe. Tune in as they discuss Roger Corman’s 1956 sci-fi horror thriller “It Conquered the World” starring Peter Graves, Beverly Garland and Lee Van Cleef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Female Firsts: Luisa Capetillo 34:35

2h ago34:35

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Luisa Capetillo was an early Puerto Rican feminist, works rights activist, author, leader, and pants wearer. Yves joins us to share Luisa's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Terrifying Future of Food 1:07:15

25m ago1:07:15

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Sustenance is one of the few things uniting all living beings. Whether we’re talking aristocrats or peasants, celebrities or your typical college student struggling to get by on ramen noodles, everyone needs to ingest some form of energy to survive. So what happens when the population continues to grow and traditional farming methods become less vi…

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CLASSIC: The Death of Diana: Accident or Conspiracy? 1:06:40

7d ago1:06:40

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When Princess Diana died as a result of a horrendous car crash in Paris, the United Kingdom was shaken to the core. As more details emerged, some people became convinced that Diana's death was not an accident. Why? Tune in and learn more in this Classic episode. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-yo…

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Happy Hour #136: We Just Wanna Have Fun? 26:01

33m ago26:01

26:01

Anney opens up about some recent feelings of jealousy, and reveals she is in search of a fandom therapist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2 49:25

23m ago49:25

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The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Tom Slick: Not the Cartoon 48:24

1h ago48:24

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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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Animalia Stupendium: Moles 6:40

31m ago6:40

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Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the mole! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Missing in Arizona, with Jon Walczak 1:05:26

8d ago1:05:26

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April 10, 2001, an explosion rocked a cozy Scottsdale neighborhood. The mother of the family, along with her children, were discovered murdered inside. The father, Robert Fisher, disappeared -- and may still be out there, somewhere. Join Ben and Matt as they welcome Jon Walczak, the creator and host of the Missing series, to learn more about his ne…

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Social Networks and Mental Health 40:18

43m ago40:18

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Is there a link between social media use and mental health challenges? We look at a meta-analysis and use some critical thinking to tackle the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Book Club: The Low, Low Woods 50:23

22m ago50:23

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When a town secret comes to light, friendships are tested and dark truths are faced in the 2019 horror coming-of-age graphic novel The Low, Low woods written by Carmen Maria Machado with art by DaNi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Anne Byrn: Baking in the American South 37:46

18m ago37:46

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Anne Byrn stopped by the Atlanta studio to talk about her new book “Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories.” She shares what makes Southern baking special, regional baking histories, and the origin of key lime pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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