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Sarah Ifft Decker, a medieval historian, explores how movies, tv, and books depict the medieval world. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do they tell us about how modern people think about the medieval past?
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Film critic and film historian Kimberly Pierce invites you down a rabbit hole of the joy of popular culture and nostalgia. There will be film history, classic entertainment, and even talk about entertainment news, trailers, and updates. Enjoy the journey!
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The Film Historian podcast is a show dedicated to the history of film and exploring all that is has to offer through various subgenres, directors and actors! We try to deliver the highest possible quality product with deep dives into movies and the careers of esteemed actors and directors all while providing the context needed to know why these things stand the test of time. Our goal is to bring you two episodes a month with enough in there to keep you satisfied! Thanks for listening!
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Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Church historian, speaker, and author, delivers highly interesting and engaging reflections on Catholic tradition, teaching, and cultural heritage. Find out more about his ministry and discover countless free Catholic resources at www.dritaly.com.
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Lucy is a lapsed art historian who loves wordplay almost as much as community building. Prior to her time at The Arts Paper she was a reporter at the New Haven Independent and station manager at WNHH Community Radio, where she still produces and hosts Arts Respond.
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Culinary historian Linda Pelaccio takes a journey through the history of food. Take a dive into food cultures through history, from ancient Mesopotamia and imperial China to the grazing tables and deli counters of today. Tune in as Linda, along with a guest list of culinary chroniclers and enthusiasts, explores the lively links between food cultures of the present and past.
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Gaming celebrity BlackKrystel & amateur film historian Jack Manley host a weekly podcast that goes on deep dives of classic films both old & new, telling the stories of how they are made & sharing the moments of each story that speak to them! SEASON 3 DEBUTING NOW!
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Context: Views on Crypto & Culture is hosted by Blake Finucane, an art historian and venture capitalist, who published the world's first academic thesis on crypto art in 2018. This podcast unpacks how crypto impacts culture and vice versa. Expect a long-form, informative, interview-driven pod with industry leaders. Brought to you by Boys Club.
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Direct from PG Towers, join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. Each week we focus on a different piece of pop culture, and put it into context by looking at the news events and cultural landscape of the year it was released. Out and proud, Dr Lee and Our Dave present a humorous take on life as LGBTQ+ men of a glorious age, and present a digestib ...
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Every week, journalist, broadcaster and local historian, Annemarie Evans, explores Hong Kong, digging up many (often forgotten or unknown) aspects of our cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage. Listen live via Radio 3's homepage https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3 Saturdays 7.30am - 8.00am (HKT) - first broadcast Sundays 6.15pm - 6.45pm (HKT) - repeat broadcast Podcast available weekly after the first broadcast. If you would like to share your story or some Hong Kong cultural history wi ...
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Two former Jungle Skips talk Disney, Theme Parks, & Pop Culture. However in true Skipper fashion, the conversation frequently heads into uncharted waters. Hosted by David "Dr. Skipper" Marley (Author, Disney Historian) & Trevor Kelly (Crooner, Senior Art Director)
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Your new favorite podcast about your new favorite horror media. Each week we provide a movie review, history report, biography, or something entirely bizarre! With episodes ranging from slasher classics like Friday the 13th to harrowing accounts of paranormal cryptids, with event coverage and creepypasta in between, we pride ourselves on having something for every gore-loving goon. If you are a horror-loving content creator, scientist, historian, musician, or other variation of spooky nerd, ...
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I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening! More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.com
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The Thirty20Eight is a show about Theme Park History and Pop Culture Listory, with an emphasis on Disney. Matt Parrish is a media instructor and Kevin Quigley is an author and pop culture historian. Together, they work to celebrate and explore the history and legacy of themed entertainment.
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775 is the area code of rural Nevada. The 775 Alive Podcast was created by Scott Gavorsky and Crystal Newton in 2025, after years of participating in the politics and economy of rural Nevada. Scott is a historian and consultant who currently serves on a number of government commissions and Crystal is a Business Strategist who has previously ran for office. Together they bring a three-dimensional look at modern culture and issues of rural Nevada, the United States & the Global Economy.
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United States history. No academic nitwittery – just some really smart people discussing essential historical topics: political, social, cultural, and economic. Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation at TheRogueHistorian.com.
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In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world. For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
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Listening to America aims to “light out for the territories,” traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America’s past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country’s less visited byways, from national parks and forests to historic sites to countless under-recognized rural and urban places. Through this exploration ...
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Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under. Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated ...
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Everything Fab Four is a podcast from Wonderwall Communications and Salon focused on fun and intelligent stories about the enduring cultural influence of the Beatles. No other band, or popular entity for that matter, has had the world-wide impact the Beatles have. They are part of our human fabric, they created music that still brings people together, and across continents and generations there are individual Beatles stories to tell. In each episode, renowned music historian, author, and Bea ...
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Latinos Who Lunch is a podcast hosted by artist FavyFav and art historian Babelito. Join them as they discuss everything from pop culture and art to issues of race, gender and class in Latinx communities.
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Hosted every Wednesday by artist & songwriter Danieal; uniting the African diaspora's heritage, sharing it's wisdom and uplifting it's history. To know where you are going, you must first know where your coming from. This show is the bridge ensuring safe passage for the African diaspora's future. Achieving against all odds and defiance in the face of adversity are a uncoincidentally a re-occurring theme throughout our episodes. The priceless generational wisdom shared, will resonate with kno ...
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NORDIC ANIMISM IS A PODCAST and PROJECT HELMED BY RUNE HJARNØ RASMUSSEN. Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen is an historian of religion, Ph.d., educated from the Universities of Uppsala and Copenhagen.Rune has lived in many countries and done fieldwork in a number of contemporary (primarily Afro-descendant) religions, but since childhood he has been strongly interested in Nordic religion. Today Rune is working on applying contemporary developments in anthropology to rethink the way we address Nordic reli ...
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Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.
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Ever wonder why women get caught up in conspiracies, how anti-vax attracts moms, or where tradwives came from? Host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) untangles the wildest webs of conspiracy theories spun by and about women—from the lady fascists who spread Illuminati conspiracies a century ago to Beyoncé Illuminati rumors today. With expert guests and unexpected angles, each episode unravels the cultural currents that fuel these gendered narratives, connecting the dots between memes, misogyny and ...
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Healing Wisdom explores the healing aspects of the arts, mind-body-soul connections and the spiritual aspects of every day living. Healing Wisdom speaks with authors, filmmakers, comedians, scientists, historians, activists, actors, musicians, doctors, artists, and holistic health care providers, discussing their passions and the issues of the day. Since 2013, Pandora Peoples has hosted and produced Healing Wisdom on Outermost Radio, airing on WOMR 92.1 FM in Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM in ...
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Anglotopia Podcast | Discussing UK British Travel, History, Culture, London, British Slang, and More!
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All Things Jewelry! Your home for a happy shiny mix of social commentary and gemstone history. Dish on today's modern jewelry trends and discover designers both classic and new. We also get historical and science-y; let's talk epic diamonds, scandals, royal crown jewels and why certain gems are the way they are. Basically, come in and enjoy all things shimmer glimmer and shine.
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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Hosted on Acast. S ...
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Entertaining, Culturally aware show. Covering music, Cinema, Sports, Anime, Gaming, Politics, Social Issues all while respecting what we represent. With weekly special guest that specialize on topics. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmarcperry/support
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🎬 The Dana Buckler Show 🎥 is your ultimate destination for movie history, in-depth analysis, and exclusive insights into the world of film making. Hosted by renowned film historian and passionate cinephile Dana Buckler, this podcast explores the stories behind the movies that have defined generations. Whether you’re a fan of blockbuster franchises, indie darlings, or cult classics, this show offers something for everyone. Each episode dives deep into cinematic history, unpacking the creative ...
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Enlightenment Legacies is a growing collection of stories illuminating the world of Buddhism beyond individual traditions, regional boundaries, and interpretive frameworks. This collection offers insight into revered masters, teachings, and lineages. At the same time, it reflects on the cultural and historical interactions that have charted Buddhism’s trajectory from its Asian origins to its spread across Europe and the Americas, and their modern re-emergence in Asia. The podcast host, Marti ...
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Thinking in Public is a forum for extended intelligent conversation about important theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.
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An initiative of the Organization of American Historians' Committee on Marketing and Communications, Intervals arises in the midst of vast disruptions to everyday life, and it gives response to the impact that COVID-19 is having on the OAH community, the history profession, and the informational needs of our many audiences.
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A thrilling podcast about the History of the Modern World. Humanity has been hard at work for centuries to empower itself with better tools and insights, from science and surgery to electricity and the Internet, and this series celebrates the history of those triumphs. Compared to our ancestors, we live like superheroes and sorcerers, endowed with powers they could never have imagined. But how did we achieve all this? Historian Brad Harris tackles that question head on, revealing how the mos ...
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A History of Coffee is the story of how a tiny psychoactive seed changed the world and shapes our lives today. Across six episodes, documentary maker James Harper and professional historian Jonathan Morris narrate how humans race coffee across oceans to keep up with demand for this addictive drink. Coffee creates enormous fortunes for some, and misery for others. Sometimes the environment benefits, but more often it is plundered. If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s als ...
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The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everyth ...
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Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.
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Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process
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Music & Dance episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners ...
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Treasures from Malta is a new podcast series produced by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM). Hosted and presented by Francesca Balzan, art historian and artist with a long connection with FPM, each podcast episode consists of individual interviews. We’re getting away from old artefacts in glass showcases and we’re going into the homes and meeting up with some of Malta’s living treasures. We dig below the surface and find out more about them. These treasures are artists, historians, art colle ...
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From the Desk of Glen is a podcast by Glen Gibbs, formerly of The Lesser Bonapartes.
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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, ...
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SKELETON KEYS is a podcast dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of mythology and history in pop culture. Each episode is a skeleton key to unlock a particular artist, film, comic or other popular art through myth and history. Hosts, Torri Yates-Orr is an African American Historian and John Bucher is a Mythologist. Together, they take a look at the people, places, and events happening in culture in order to mine out a deeper meaning, having a ton of fun along the way.
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With Pope Francis's passing, and his 12 year pontificate drawing to a close, assessments of his legacy are underway. Conservatives in the Church voiced concern the reform-minded Pope watered down Catholic teaching and threatened the Christian identity of Europe and the U.S. Meanwhile, progressive Catholics applauded Francis's focus on the poor and …
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OUR PLANET, OUR FUTURE - Environmentalists, Artists, Scientists & Earth Defenders Share their Stories
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We are privileged to present the voices of individuals dedicated to effecting change and mitigating the harm inflicted upon our precious planet. These are individuals deeply committed to the core values that drive positive transformation. Thank you for tuning in to our episodes and for your ongoing dedication to stewarding our planet, not just on E…
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The future of Mayor Eric Adams’ “trash revolution” — which centers around getting piles of trash bags off city sidewalks and into containers — is as uncertain as the outcome of this year’s mayoral election. The initiative has been the most notable policy push by the sanitation department since Adams took office in 2022. Since then, the city has man…
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Presidents Trump's administration recently directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to stop construction on New York's Empire Wind Project. Trump suggested the plan was rushed through its approval without sufficient analysis. But stopping the project could be a huge blow to New York State’s climate and clean energy goals. Emily Pontecorvo, fo…
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Welcome back to another episode! Today on the show we are discussing the films of Brandon Lee as a little trial run before we jump into an actor with a larger filmography. This episode will be split into two parts so enjoy part one and come back next week for part two! Leave us a review and rating! Get in touch with me: EMAIL: zachsearles7564@gmail…
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New York is at least three years behind climate goals that were written into law in 2019. Experts, advocates and legislators offered their thoughts on what the state can do to get back on track.
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Celebrating Easter - the Octave & the Season
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Easter is not a day but a season of 50 days. The octave - eight days of high celebration beginning on Easter Sunday - is followed by 42 more days of rejoicing concluding on Pentecost. Here are some ideas for a fruitful celebration of the joy of Eastertide during this extraordinary time while Churches are closed due to COVID-19.…
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Britain Learned How to Set Up Its Global Empire on a Tiny Bermudan Island
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Years before Jamestown planters made New World farming profitable by growing tobacco, and years before their countrymen up north in Plymouth Colony managed to overcome their starvation conditions and acclimate to New England’s growing conditions, there was an English settlement in Bermuda that was wealthier, larger, and more prosperous. It was esta…
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'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Virgins, Vegetation and Fiery Sacrifice
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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over the seminal horror classic 'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Join Edward Woodward on a trip to the verdant Scottish islan…
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Shonda Rhimes on saying yes to what scares you
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Shonda Rhimes is the revolutionary creator, writer, and executive producer behind so many groundbreaking TV shows—from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal to Bridgerton and How To Get Away With Murder. Her work has changed the way stories are told on TV and the lives of viewers who see themselves represented on the screen for the first time. Shonda and Adam…
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#1648 Hitting the Road With Lewis and Clark
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Occasional guest host and LTA videographer Nolan Johnson joins Clay to talk about the epic Lewis and Clark Airstream journey of 2025, wherein Clay will follow the Lewis and Clark Trail from Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia to Astoria, Oregon, and back again. Historian James Ronda said the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06 was “America’s first…
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The portrait of Mahdawi described by his associates contrasts starkly with Trump administration officials' portrayals of pro-Palestinian activists as purveyors of antisemitism and hate who merit deportation. Read the full story here.
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Catholics around the world, and of course in the Tri-State area, continue to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who died earlier today at the age of 88. The Vatican said Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. David Gibson is the director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. In his previous life a…
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Season 3, Episode 20: Breathless (1960)
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"He said you're a real Film Nerd." "What's a Film Nerd?" On this episode, BK & Jack catch the French New Wave via its most iconic film! Join them on a journey through the history of French Cinema from the Lumieres to Cahiers, the formation of the New Wave movement on both banks of the Senne, how an unexpected classic flew by the seat of its pants t…
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Film review: The Return with Lottie Luke.
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Join me and guest Lottie Luke as we discuss The Return, a film about Odysseus, well, returning to Ithaca. How did the film differ from the Odyssey poem and what were our general thoughts? As you might imagine there is reference to some nasty stuff - just be aware. You can find Lottie Luke as @myclassicsportal on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. There…
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Hell of a Summer (2025) Slashers re-unite in Florida!
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On this episode of Slashers Podcast, Mikey, Ade, and Lance come together in person for a rare live recording session in sunny Florida to review the newly released horror-comedy Hell of a Summer (2024), co-directed by Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk. The gang dives into the nostalgic vibes, campy kills, and coming-of-age chaos that make this film a blo…
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Episode 359 - Old Tom and the Killers of Twofold Bay
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In the icy waters of Twofold Bay, a strange alliance once thrived between man and whale. At the heart of it was Old Tom, a killer whale unlike any other—who, along with his pod, helped human whalers hunt baleen whales in exchange for first dibs on the spoils. This wasn’t legend. It was a documented partnership that spanned generations, built on eer…
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This episode is being released on Easter Sunday and Sarah thought what better way to celebrate this most holy of days than discussing whether or not Jesus got it w...on with Mary Magdalene. Ollie returns to discuss the 2006 movie The Davinci Code featuring one of the worst haircuts in history and more mansplaining than you can shake a stick at! Joi…
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The West Village is a popular destination for tourists and New Yorkers alike. It's also known for some pricey places to eat. But food critic Robert Sietsema says the neighborhood can be a great dining destination for any budget. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, Robert helps us track down some good deals.…
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The meaning of Easter is more than springtime and dyed eggs. The significance of Easter is that not only sin but death has been conquered by the risen Christ who foretold his own resurrection from the dead before he gave his life for us on Good Friday.
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Send us a text Benjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel University Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing. The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literatur…
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It's a big moment for the Knicks fans in your life. The Orange and Blue are back in the NBA playoffs and still trying to break a 50-year championship drought. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview.
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The Gospel of John tells us that, after the body of Jesus was taken from the cross, it was laid in a new tomb, close to the place where he was crucified. Yet, when people visit the Holy Land, they are surprised to find out that the tomb is only a stones throw away from the top of Golgotha. Dr. Italy shares what it is like to visit both places, both…
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BONUS: The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy
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BONUS DISCUSSION: Jim Risen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy. The host for the 606th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed…
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The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy
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Jim Risen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy. The host for the 606th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program a…
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This week was Black Maternal Health week, a campaign to build awareness on the perspectives and lived experiences of Black mothers. According to the New York City Health Department, Black mothers in New York City are six times more likely to experience a pregnancy related death when compared with white women. New York State health commissioner Dr. …
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Performance, Politics, Art & Society w/ Sociologist RICHARD SENNETT - Highlights
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“I'm really interested in the relation between performance and ritual. Where do those two separate?” Richard Sennett grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago, attended the Juilliard School in New York, and then studied social relations at Harvard. Over the last five decades, he has written about social life in cities, changes in labo…
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Places to go when you've got to go will double in New York City over the next decade, under a bill passed by the City Council Thursday. NYC has among the fewest commodes per capita among large U.S. cities; a slew of city agencies operate 1,066 restrooms that are open to the public, or about one potty for every 7,800 residents. The bill's sponsor, C…
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 50 – Anglotopia Unfiltered 50th Episode Q&A – Travel Tips, Tea Kettles & British Misadventures
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In this celebratory 50th episode of the Anglotopia podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jacqueline Thomas reflect on their journey through British travel, culture, and history. They engage with listeners through a Q&A session, sharing insights on accents, culinary experiences, and travel mishaps. The conversation also touches on the importance of historical…
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Federal officials say President Donald Trump is taking over the reconstruction of Penn Station and kicking the MTA off the project. On this week's On The Way roundup of transit news, the team talks about Penn Station's overhaul, gives an update on congestion pricing, and more.
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It's the weekly Politics Brief from WNYC. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio says former Governor Andrew Cuomo should not be mayor of New York City. The Trump administration wants to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. And while Albany struggles to finish its budget, an attempt to ban flavored Zyn pouches has come and gone. WNYC…
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Tens of thousands of New York City families would lose their child care vouchers under the state’s proposed budget — a move that advocates say would leave parents unable to work and force day care centers to close their doors. Lawmakers in Albany, city officials and child care advocates are furiously working to avoid the fiscal cliff that could kic…
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In 2023, Tammy Antunes and her husband turned to New Jersey’s affordable housing program in the hope of finding a home that is both big enough to raise children and that was within a manageable commute to their jobs in North Jersey. Antunes works as a nanny. Her husband is a truck driver, and their combined income of $80,000 wasn’t enough to buy or…
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The Performer: Art, Life, Politics with RICHARD SENNETT, Sociologist & Author
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“We look at creative work as though the very creative process itself is something good. These are tools of expression, and like any tool, you can use them to damage something or to make something. They can be turned to very malign purposes, for instance, in the operas of Wagner. So I wanted to do this set of books, I want to show what is kind of th…
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On Good Friday, Christians remember the passion of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. This podcast is the second in a three part interview of Dr. Italy, theologian, historian and Holy Land pilgrimage leader, on the events of Holy Week. This segment focuses on the events of Good Friday, when Jesus is dragged from the house of Caiaphas to the Praetorium of P…
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The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Started Over a Pig and Nearly Escalated Into a Regional War
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The origins of the Hatfield-McCoy conflict (between the Hatfield family of West Virginia, led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, and the McCoy family of Kentucky, led by Randolph "Old Randall" McCoy) begins with a dispute over a pig. From here, it escalated from minor disagreements to violent encounters that spanned decades, nearly sparking…
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Rune interviews Maya Sialuk, researcher of Tattoo Anthropology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It has been 60 years since Mayor Robert Wagner signed New York City’s Landmarks Law and began an era of historic preservation in the city. What exactly is preserved by the landmark designations and how has that changed over the last few decades? New York City's chair of the landmarks preservation commission Sarah Carroll talked with WNYC's Sean Car…
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Crystal’s video of the “Hands Off” Protests on April 5th in Carson City sparked a discussion during a Zoom test call about modern protest culture. Are protests authentic uses of First Amendment protections if the protesters are paid or organized on a large scale? Are modern protests effective at creating change, a tool for political parties, or cal…
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Before thanksgiving was an American holiday, it was a hallmark of the Judeo-Christian tradition. All ancient peoples gave thanks for creation; only Jews and Christians believe that God acted decisively in history to secure our liberation from slavery. Eucharist simply means thanksgiving -- and it is the supreme act of worship and thanks for the sac…
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What do Carole King, Judge Judy and Chris Rock have in common? They all went to James Madison High School in Midwood, Brooklyn. James Madison opened in 1925 and is a typical-looking New York City public school with an astonishing number of famous alumni, including Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Stanley Kaplan (founder of test prep company Kaplan, Inc.), form…
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Send us a text So, funny story, Dr. Skipper and I recorded a real fun episode and when i went to edit it, I found i didn't select our microphones! So no useable audio was recorded. Rookie move on my part. But all is not lost! We didn't want to leave you hip skips and shriners empty-handed. So we're releasing edited audio from last years Hot Ones ho…
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It’s a Friday night and people are lining the block of a bodega near Union Square at the corner of 14th Street and Seventh Avenue. But the line isn’t for bacon-egg-and-cheeses or packs of cigarettes — it’s full of die-hard comedy fans. Some regulars greet each other like old friends. Others, first-timers, nervously shuffle into the transformed spac…
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The 1845 Potato Blight Struck Across Northern Europe. Why Did Only Ireland Starve?
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In 1845, a novel pathogen attacked potato fields across Europe, from Spain to Scandinavia—but only in Ireland were the effects apocalyptic. At least one million Irish people died, and millions more scattered across the globe, emigrating to new countries and continents. Less than fifty years after the union of Ireland with the rest of Great Britain,…
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