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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.
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In WKA, a private detective and an eccentric stoner compete to solve a mysterious death. Join Boo & Denver for this charming adventure, full of friendship, threats, threats of friendship, and just a touch of witchcraft.
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Welcome to The Action Factory Podcast. I’m Michael Dawson, drawing on my experience growing up in the care system, working across NHS, local authority, and mental health settings, and developing what became The Solutions Toolkit at The Action Factory. In this podcast, I share insights from my own journey on both sides of the care system. Together, we explore what really works when communicating with young people in your care. Skills from Solution Focused Brief Therapy, NLP and clinical hypnosis.
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An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
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Hosted by writer and ranter Mookie Spitz, the SFFF is where science fiction & fantasy creators, fans, and technologists transform imagination into reality. Each episode explores how writers, filmmakers, and world-builders bring their universes to life, with personal stories about turning wild ideas into finished projects that connect, inspire, and thrill. From indie authors to visionary engineers, Mookie uncovers the creative engines powering the future of sci-fi & fantasy storytelling!
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Naked Astronomy: the Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world...
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Audio only segments of theCUBE's 'Breaking Analysis' hosted by Dave Vellante (@dvellante), Powered by ETR.
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A young woman’s nightmares and fantasies are manufactured by a dream factory called the Reverie.
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Bookey: Unlock big ideas from bestsellers in 30 mins audio, text, and mind map
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Bookey: Unlock big ideas from bestsellers in 30 mins audio, text, and mind map https://www.bookey.app/ Bookey summarizes the key ideas of world’s bestselling books in 30-minute audio clips and text transcripts. Each book is complemented with a mind map that highlights the essence of the book, allowing users to grasp the gist of the book at a glance. 1.Learning with no limits 2.Get more in less time 3.Download mode 4.Inspired with mind map
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What if the keys to solve the world’s hardest problems – food security, energy resilience, the digital divide – were already within our grasp? Welcome to The Moonshot Podcast, where we go behind the scenes at X, The Moonshot Factory, to celebrate 15 years of Google’s innovation laboratory. Hosted by Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots, this series gives you unprecedented access to the radical ideas and fearless inventors working to build a future we want to live in. Explore real-world moonsho ...
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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Four people discuss the bizarre items they bought through the week from the middle aisle.
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The Cascades Female Factory Audio Experience provides an overview of the history of the site as well as the stories of the women and children that spent time here. Most of the structures and buildings that made up the Cascades Female Factory have been removed or lost with time. Today, you can take your time as you wander through the space and listen to true tales of the courage, resourcefulness and resilience of the women lived, worked and aspired to a better life outside these same walls. T ...
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Floozeville is home to the Fizzies, hilarious creatures who live far below a sleepy suburban town in an underground cavern, where they secretly run a snack factory and attempt to stay hidden from the ever-curious people of Earth!
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Welcome to the RAW Epics Audio experience, hosted by mountain bike skills instructor, trip guide, coach, and content creator, Wilson Low. On this podcast you’ll find episodes on topics covering mountain biking skills, training, & travel from a Singaporean/Asian perspective - including interviews, segments from my RAW Epics YouTube channel, plus original content made just for podcast listeners!
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A new free audio stories podcast for kids! Bedtime stories, and stories for road-trips! We bring stories to life with music, sound fx, and narration! Listen and subscribe to us for the newest stories! Please visit us at yarnstoryfactory.com and leave us a comment!
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Experience the F1 season with unrivalled access to Red Bull Racing. Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are big F1 fans and they might have just hit the jackpot. For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio. The 2025 season promise ...
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Where the law of the land ends, the story begins. Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ian Urbina returns with a new season of his riveting podcast anthology, The Outlaw Ocean, which explores the most lawless place on earth — the vast unpoliceable ocean. New episodes starting June 4, 2025. In season two, Urbina sheds light on the secretive Libyan prisons swallowing up sea-faring migrants; flagrant human rights abuses in China’s massive off-shore fleet; the horrors of a shrimp processing plant i ...
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Dr. Raymond Pants' Books-on-Tape-on-Demand is an anthology of comedic radio plays and books-on-tape from various comedy writers. Each work is presented in chapters and as a whole, with limited commercial interruption. Email us at [email protected] Created by Ean Smith
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Unique one-of-a-kind podcast by a blue-collar factory worker who shares spiritual insights for living your faith in your work environment. Recorded from the factory during his breaks. Interviews from others may also be included.
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MIF Originals invites artists to reimagine the podcast as an audio arts space. In each episode, a different creative developing new work for Manchester International Festival 2019 will make an imaginative, sound-based feature – whilst exploring the nature of their own creativity. We ask: Why is it important to have new ideas? Is it still possible to be original? Commissioned by Manchester International Festival. Produced by Reduced Listening and Manchester International Festival.
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A four-part audio documentary detailing the Legacy and History of BYU Football
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Against the bright lights of Blackpool, a supernatural killer is at work and a dark and dangerous love affair begins… A sinister, disturbingly romantic seven part podcast drama written by Marty Ross (BBC’s Catch My Breath & Ghost Zone and Audible’s The Darkwater Bride) and starring Con O’Neill (Chernobyl, The Batman) and Rhiannon Clements. A contemporary Gothic horror tale set against a background of life on the narrow edge between Pleasure Beach and wild cold sea, between secret desire and ...
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With Alex Hirsch and the other crew members from the show. Audio tracks taken from the Gravity Falls: The Complete Series: Collector's Edition distributed by Shout! Factory. You can buy the 7 discs to watch it with the video track and support the show's creators on Shout! Factory or Amazon. Featuring: Alex Hirsch, Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Mike Rianda, Robert "Rob" Renzetti, Alonso Ramirez Ramos, Matt Braly, Ariel Hirsch, Matt Chapman, Jackie Buscarino, Shion Takeuchi, Jeff Rowe, Brad Br ...
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Come hear new sounds as well as old sounds put together in new ways. This is a weekly audio collage showcasing anything from historical broadcasts to found sounds to hidden microphone conversations. If you have sound that you want to send me shoot it my way at [email protected]. Please feel free to comment: praise, degradation, and apathy are all appreciated.
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If you are a fan of strange and mysterious hand-crafted original tales...well, we are in good company together because that is what the Dust and Echoes Podcast is all about. Original stories from the mind of award-winning filmmaker and writer James Cawley. Unique tales of dread, mystery & the things that scratch at your door just after midnight. Dust and Echoes is not just a podcast. It is a growing collection of original cinematic stories, immersive, and unforgettable that explore the stran ...
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Audio Drama. With a nod to "Ear Play," the original founding radio series from the 1970’s, HEAR PLAY Audio Theatre approaches radio drama as an art form, creating dramatic theatrical podcasts that utilize the power of the spoken word along with the latest sound design techniques. With skillful acting, nuanced direction, and artful design and editing, HEAR PLAY produces vibrant and engaging listening experiences presented directly to your ear with immediacy and a remarkable intimacy. Begun du ...
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Welcome to Premio Inc's rugged edge media hub, a resource for rugged edge computing content that features product videos, technical application videos, podcasts, and company insights.
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Stephen "tWitch" Boss will be bringing in depth interviews with his favorite dancers, artists, and creatives to talk through their passion, process, and execution. Join Stephen as he dives into these conversations hoping to bring practical and useful inspiration to the next generation of creators. Theme music by James B-Dash Derrick Executive Producer/Host Stephen “tWitch” Boss Producer/Audio Engineer Samee Junio Video Producer Joe White FAB Factory BTB Management
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India's most critically acclaimed chart-topping horror podcast featuring Indian Horror stories and Indian Creepypastas in audio and animated video format. Nikesh Murali (host) is a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winning writer, bestselling horror author & professional narrator. Podcast featured in Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, The Statesman, The Week, The Telegraph, Femina, Economic times, Mid-Day, The News M ...
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A fallout solo-rpg podcast. Combining audio from the table, scripted narration and atmospheric soundscapes, A Wasteland Story follows the travel of a young girl, lost and alone, struggling to survive in the wasteland. SosKaid finds herself inexplicably rescued from the jagged rusty saw of a security robot by a young Brotherhood of Steel initiate. She had taken refuge in a factory building escaping the horrific events that overran her village and (presumably) wiped out her family and everyone ...
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Dynaudio speakers are known for pushing the boundaries of sound reproduction. Ever since the first speakers started rolling out of the factory in the late 70s in Skanderborg, Denmark, Dynaudio has always sought to do things differently for the sake of great audio. The podcast series, Inside Dynaudio, invites you to follow the company and its employees on their journey to engineer the best audio reproduction experiences in the world. From stories of how a small inquiry became the start of a g ...
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New Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Dramas. Plus trailers of up-coming shows.
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The Complete National Home Inspector Training Manual—In Audio Form Welcome to National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast—the most comprehensive audio course for aspiring home inspectors preparing for the National Home Inspector Exam. Your Complete Exam Preparation Resource This is a complete professional training program based on the National Home Inspection Training Manual, transformed into detailed audio lessons you can study anywhere, anytime. Whether you're commuting, at the gym, or revie ...
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Queer, inclusive, accessible. Subscribe to this feed for self-contained audio drama stories, TTRPG one-shots, previews of our other podcasts as well as special updates from the team. We're a small team of LGBTQIA+ creators making podcasts and videos together in Sydney, Australia.
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Minds Worth Meeting is a timely discussion forum hosted by the Marketing team at Stern Strategy Group. Bringing together the world’s top thought leaders — from business executives to technology analysts, academics and researchers — Minds Worth Meeting features accessible, down-to-earth conversations about some of the most thought-provoking topics of the day that will get people talking in the C-suite and on the factory floor alike. Stern Strategy Group is your trusted ally for connecting wit ...
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Sometimes three, sometimes five best pals and their exquisitely-built equine assistants sometimes get their hands on working audio recording equipment and a stolen WiFi connection in their squatters dungeon. A rotating cast of characters including a shape-shifting witch that sexually tortures men in the forest, a French-born pop star who lives in a dream where he isn't a fish-factory worker, Gepetto of Gepetto's Perfect Pets, and an Italian-American national security analyst who poisoned San ...
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Since moving to The Pavilion in 2013, Lifespring church has built itself up as a prominent community outreach hub. Their compassion and generosity has made a difference to everyone who has walked up their steps Some have found a second chance, some friendship, some hope. All have found a community to belong to that is welcoming to everyone. It is important that these people do not go unrecognised. Each one has kindness to offer and stories to tell. The voices in these audio podcasts are just ...
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
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Welcome to HeadKanon! Tae, Jordan & Bryan discuss various topics revolving Pop Culture across the internet.
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Sermondo is a global Ecommerce network. We connect online sellers with service providers - all around the world. On this podcast, you'll find audio interviews with service providers, sellers and industry experts.
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Is it just us or.....is marketing getting a little dull? We are a bit over hearing the same old voices selling us the same old spin about how they’re going to drive awareness, build reach… but not doing anything for client business. Where creativity used to dominate, it just feels… well… kinda predictable. Ads have lost their jazz, data drives creative and media plans… Google, Facebook, Amazon, Linkedin - rinse and repeat. It’s time for marketing to get a hustle on .....and that is where the ...
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Forget what you thought you knew about Vietnam. It's no longer that, as you're about to find out. Hit subscribe for conversations about trends, culture and business from one of the world's fastest growing markets: Vietnam. Hosted by Ian Paynton, co-founder of We Create Content, a content agency that builds audiences for global brands in Vietnam.
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You're listening to "The AV Experience" Podcast, where we delve into the minds of some of the most influential figures in the world of AV, technology and entertainment. You'll hear their experiences of the industry and their thoughts on the latest news and technology trends. If you want to learn more, or would like to feature on the show, please contacts us at optoma.com.
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#137 P7 Free NLP Audio Course - Anchoring and its uses in residential youth work.
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Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson. Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!" WATC…
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The Wasp Factory: An Engaging Audio Summary of Iain Banks' Dark Novel
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1 What's The Wasp Factory The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks explores themes of identity, isolation, and the nature of violence through the disturbing narrative of Frank, a disturbed young boy living on a remote Scottish island. The story unfolds as Frank reveals his eccentric rituals and dark past, including the murder of several children and animals,…
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Exploring Dark Minds: An Audio Summary of Iain Banks' The Wasp Factory
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1 What's The Wasp Factory The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks is a dark and surreal exploration of identity, alienation, and the interplay between societal norms and individual psychology, told through the disturbing perspective of Frank, a young boy who has created a gruesome world on a fictional Scottish island. As he navigates his peculiar rituals, v…
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On December 12, 1925, the first motel in America opened its doors. It had Spanish Mission style architecture, a red roof, and an orange tree outside each door. We trace the rise and fall (and second rise) of motels over the past century: the good, the bad, and yes, the seedy. Check out Megan McCrea’s timeline tracing the rise of the motel: https://…
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In the dead of winter, 1862, Jean Baptiste wasn’t just digging graves; he was harvesting them. To the families of Salt Lake City, the cemetery was sacred ground. To Baptiste, it was a supply closet. He cracked open coffins like walnut shells, stripping the stiffening bodies of the innocent...men, women, and children...treating them as nothing more …
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Premio Inc. (US) and C&T Solution (Taiwan) To Consolidate Under One Global Brand
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Premio Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and C&T Solution Inc., based in Taipei, Taiwan, today announced the consolidation of their industrial-grade computing solutions and branding under a single, unified enterprise. Tune in to hear from our VP of Product Marketing, Dustin Seetoo, as he explains why this consolidation is important an…
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In California, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves. Reporter Alexa Lim ventures into the forest to get a look at albino redwoods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura
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Advancing autonomous airfield intelligence with high-performance AI Inference Computer
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This case study explores how a rugged AI edge inference computer enabled real-time perception, high-speed sensor integration, and scalable GPU expansion to power autonomous ground vehicles operating in harsh, regulated airfield environments. Read the full case study >>
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#140 P10 Free NLP Course -The Power and Potential of NLP in Youth Care.
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Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson. Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!" WATC…
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The staff of Atlas Obscura share their new year’s travel resolutions – the things we want to change about how we travel or see the world this year. Plus, we want to hear stories about the interesting or unusual places where you’ve stayed the night. How did you find it? Who did you go with? What made the experience of staying there good… or bad? Giv…
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An old man carves a puppet for revenge, but when the puppet begins talking, he tries to teach it to be a real boy in order for his hair to be real as well. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray). Sponsored by: Dan Raymond Souvenireal Medallion Collection Holders Credits: Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - P…
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One man in Brooklyn, New York - armed with a homemade boat and an artistic vision - helped transform one of the most polluted industrial waterways in the US. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/newtown-creek-nature-walk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…
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Science in 2026: what to expect this year
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In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2026. We’ll hear about: small-scale AI models that could outcompete Large Language Models in reasoning, clinical trials of gene editing to treat rare human disorders, a sample collection mission from Phobos, and how changes to US policy by the T…
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Sea View Hospital and the Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
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Today, Sea View Hospital on Staten Island is largely abandoned. But it was here, in this forgotten place, staffed by people who were shunned and segregated, where medical workers eventually found a cure for a disease that had plagued humanity for nearly 500,000 years: tuberculosis. Learn more in Maria’s book, The Black Angels: The Untold Story of t…
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Don Ellis Aguillo: Color in Motion, Emotion Unleashed
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Mookie welcomes to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory the acclaimed comic artist and storyteller Don Ellis Aguillo, known for his striking emotional style, energy-charged imagery, and powerful storytelling across Spawn, Superman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, indie titles, and his own beloved series Rise. What starts as a conversation about art quickl…
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The new year is just around the corner. And the Atlas Obscura staff look back on the lessons and experiences they learned this year throughout their travels. Plus, we want to hear about your New Year's travel resolutions. What are you hoping to change about the way you travel or move through your existing world? What inspired this resolution? Give …
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BCO-500 Series Semi-Rugged Fanless Mini Industrial Computers
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The BCO-500 Series is a family of fanless mini embedded computers built for semi-rugged industrial environments and space-constrained deployments. Powered by low-power X86 and ARM-based processors, the series delivers reliable edge computing performance in a compact, solid-state design.
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12 - Plumbing Fixtures: Toilets and Other Fixtures - Function, Components, and Common Issues
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Explore toilets and miscellaneous fixtures in this practical episode covering the fixtures found in every home. Understanding toilet operation and common problems is essential for effective home inspections. We begin with toilet types and terminology, explaining why bidets are actually sinks despite their toilet-like appearance. Toilet construction…
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11 - Plumbing Fixtures: Bathtubs and Showers - Installation Requirements and Leak Prevention
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Master bathtub and shower inspection in this comprehensive episode covering these water-intensive fixtures where proper installation is critical for preventing water damage. Understanding construction, waterproofing, and safety requirements helps you identify problems before they become expensive failures. Bathtub coverage begins with materials and…
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06 - Domestic Hot Water Systems - Storage Tank and Tankless Water Heaters
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Master the complexities of domestic hot water systems in this comprehensive episode covering storage tank water heaters, tankless systems, and associated safety components. Water heaters are critical appliances that home inspectors must evaluate thoroughly. We begin with common installation requirements applicable to all water heater types: cold wa…
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05 - Wells and Fire Suppression Systems - Private Water Supply and Safety Systems
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Explore the specialized world of private water supply systems and residential fire protection in this informative episode. While these systems are technically out of scope for standard home inspections, understanding their basics helps you provide better service and appropriate recommendations. The well systems segment covers everything from tradit…
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03 - Water Service and Distribution Pipes - Materials, Installation, and Common Issues
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Dive deep into the world of water supply piping in this comprehensive episode covering everything from water service pipes to distribution systems. Understanding pipe materials, proper installation methods, and common failure modes is crucial for effective plumbing inspections. We begin with general installation requirements that apply to all pipe …
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01 - Introduction and Scope - House Plumbing System Overview
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Welcome to the Home Inspector Training Manual: Plumbing Systems podcast series. In this inaugural episode, we explore the comprehensive scope of residential plumbing inspections and establish the foundation for understanding house plumbing systems. We begin by breaking down the four main components of a residential plumbing system: the water supply…
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10 - Plumbing Fixtures: Faucets and Sinks - Operation, Installation, and Common Problems
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Learn everything about faucets and sinks in this detailed episode covering the fixtures that deliver water and receive wastewater in residential plumbing systems. Understanding these common fixtures helps you identify functional issues and safety concerns. Faucet types receive comprehensive coverage, starting with compression faucets—the oldest and…
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04 - Water Connectors, Valves, and Backflow Prevention - Critical Safety Components
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This episode focuses on the critical components that control water flow and protect water quality in residential plumbing systems. Understanding valves, connectors, and backflow prevention devices is essential for identifying safety hazards and functional issues. We begin with water connectors, those short lengths of tubing connecting distribution …
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14 - Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems - Gas and Oil Systems for Home Inspectors
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Master fuel storage and distribution systems in this comprehensive episode covering natural gas, propane, and oil systems that power heating equipment and appliances. While technically separate from plumbing, these systems are often installed by plumbers and require similar inspection skills. Gas piping materials receive extensive coverage, startin…
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15 - Private Sewage Disposal Systems - Septic Systems and Home Inspector Responsibilities
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Conclude the series with this essential episode on private sewage disposal systems, clarifying home inspector responsibilities and limitations while providing background knowledge for appropriate disclaimers and recommendations. We begin by establishing what's in and out of scope: determining whether a house has public or private sewage disposal is…
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08 - DWV System Components - Fittings, Cleanouts, and Flow Direction
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Master the complex world of DWV system components in this technical episode covering pipe slope, direction changes, fittings, and cleanouts. Understanding how drainage systems manage flow is essential for identifying improper installations and potential problems. We begin with the physics of drainage: why slope matters, how much slope is required, …
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09 - Plumbing Vents - Protecting Trap Seals and System Function
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Explore the critical but often misunderstood world of plumbing vents in this comprehensive episode. Vent systems protect trap water seals from siphoning and blowout, and understanding how they work is essential for identifying drainage problems. We begin by explaining the physics of vent systems: how water flowing in drainage pipes creates pressure…
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13 - Sewage Ejectors and Sump Pumps - Pumping Systems for Below-Grade Fixtures
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Understand the critical differences between sewage ejectors and sump pumps in this focused episode covering pumping systems that move wastewater and groundwater from below-grade areas. Confusing these systems can lead to serious reporting errors. Sewage ejectors receive comprehensive coverage, starting with when they're needed: basement fixtures lo…
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02 - Plumbing System Terms - Essential Vocabulary for Home Inspectors
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Master the language of plumbing in this comprehensive terminology episode. Understanding plumbing terminology is essential for accurate inspections, clear reporting, and professional communication with clients and contractors. We cover over 80 essential plumbing terms that every home inspector must know, from basic fixtures to complex system compon…
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07 - Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipes - DWV System Materials and Installation
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Understand the drain, waste, and vent system that removes wastewater from homes in this detailed episode covering pipe materials, sizing, installation, and common problems. DWV systems are often less visible than water supply systems but equally critical to proper plumbing function. We start with general installation requirements: smooth interior s…
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Electric heating systems offer simplicity and safety advantages but come with unique inspection considerations and performance characteristics. This episode covers all electric heating types from central furnaces to distributed and radiant systems. Electric central forced-air furnaces share many components with gas furnaces—cabinets, blower fans, a…
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This focused episode provides essential knowledge about gas appliance classification systems that directly impact inspection procedures, venting requirements, and safety considerations. The Category I through IV classification system organizes gas-burning appliances based on two critical factors: vent gas temperature and whether vents operate under…
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This comprehensive episode covers the most common residential gas heating appliances, from central forced-air furnaces to specialized units serving individual rooms. Understanding these systems is fundamental since gas heating dominates most North American markets. Gas forced-air furnace anatomy receives detailed attention. You'll learn cabinet con…
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This foundational episode establishes the essential knowledge base for heating system inspection. We begin by defining the inspection scope, clarifying which heating components fall within a home inspector's purview and which remain outside the boundaries of a standard inspection. You'll learn critical heating system terminology including AFUE rati…
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Proper venting represents the most critical safety aspect of fuel-burning appliances—vent system failures can introduce deadly carbon monoxide into homes. This episode provides comprehensive coverage of both gas and oil vent systems, their components, installation requirements, and inspection procedures. Category I gas vent systems form the foundat…
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Hydronic heating systems—hot water and steam—represent fundamentally different heat distribution methods requiring specialized knowledge. Hot water systems begin with distinguishing closed systems (modern standard) from obsolete open gravity systems. Closed systems seal water within pipes, boilers, and radiators after initial filling. System pressu…
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Solid fuel heating systems include wood, wood pellets, coal, and biomass (corn cobs, etc.). Most coal systems have been replaced. Wood and biomass systems serve as supplemental heating or sole heat sources in some houses. Central solid fuel furnaces, free-standing wood stoves, fireplace inserts, and masonry/factory-built fireplaces all fall under s…
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Senior Marshal Silas Thorne thought he had seen every kind of evil the frontier could offer. He was wrong. When a simple government task in the remote town of Boulder ends in the brutal murder of his son, Silas abandons the law for something darker. Guided by a mysterious Navajo man and an ancient legend...he carries his boy to the Warrior Cave to …
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In 1971, a paleontologist discovered an animal graveyard in northeastern Nebraska. It was crammed with species that lived in North America millions of years ago: camels, rhinos, and three-toed horses… Excavating this site, two things immediately became clear: something had drawn all these animals to this particular spot – and something very bad had…
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Master visual inspection and operational testing of cooling systems, including safe operating conditions and temperature-drop measurements. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Learn the two main inspection tasks: visual inspection and operating the system via thermostat. Covers access panels, homeowner-serviceable parts, safety considerations, when NOT t…
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Understand duct categories, materials (sheet metal, duct board, flex duct), proper design, sealing, and common installation defects. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Compare duct categories (low pressure/low velocity vs. high pressure/high velocity), typical design goals (Manual J for loads, Manual D for duct sizing), duct materials (sheet metal, duct…
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01 - Inspection Scope and Cooling System Terms and Classifications
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Master cooling system inspection scope, in-scope vs. out-of-scope components, and essential terminology for professional home inspection reporting. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Learn the scope of cooling systems in home inspections, distinguish central vs. room cooling, identify in-scope components (air handler, evaporator, condenser, refrigerant …
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03 - Determining Air Conditioning System Capacity
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Learn BTU capacity concepts, ACCA Manual J/S basics, sizing tolerances, and the risks of under- or over-sized cooling systems. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Inspectors are not required to confirm exact BTU capacity but should understand capacity concepts to assess potential sizing issues. Learn ACCA Manual J (load calculation) and Manual S (equipme…
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Comprehensive checklist of typical cooling system defects: evaporator, condenser, line set, thermostat, condensate, ducts, and more. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Complete list of typical defects across all cooling components: evaporator coil/air handler (support, level, condensate tray, air leaks, icing, cleanliness), condenser (level, clearance, …
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05 - Related Air Conditioning System Components
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Explore condensate disposal systems, refrigerant line sets, thermostats, zoning controls, and proper installation requirements. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Covers condensate disposal (primary and auxiliary systems), typical piping and installation considerations, blockage risks, refrigerant line set basics (insulation, support, length/height limi…
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Understand the refrigerant cycle, cooling and heating modes, heat pump operation, and the role of key components in residential AC systems. Show Notes: Episode Overview: Learn how air conditioning systems operate, including the refrigerant cycle for air-source systems, the role of evaporator, compressor, condenser, and metering devices (TXV/TEV/EEV…
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Audio long read: Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment?
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Anecdotal stories suggesting that weight-loss drugs can help people shake long-standing addictions have been spreading fast in the past few years, through online forums, weight-loss clinics and news headlines. And now, clinical data are starting to back them up. Over a dozen randomized clinical studies testing whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can s…
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Premio 2025 Wrap-Up: A Year Built Rugged, Built Ready for AI
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Premio Wrapped 2025 recaps a milestone year of building AI-ready hardware across the Edge Continuum—from smart device edge systems to on-prem data center AI infrastructure—highlighting new product launches, industry recognition, AI insights, real-world deployments, and global community engagement.
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