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The Distractible podcast with Mark Fischbach, Wade Barnes, and Bob Muyskens is a space to have thoughtful discussions about funny, out there, or otherwise interesting stories from everyday life. Also an opportunity for three friends to remind each other they are not as smart as they think.
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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing ADHD. The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives. That even includes entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every week host David Greenwood author of the book by the same name, has experts in the field of adult ADHD as well as other entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every episode is packed with soluti ...
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Imagine if Zane and Heath Unfiltered, The Broski Report, and Pretty Basic had a baby... But make it black. That's what this is. Pro-Choice Pro LGBTQIA+ Rights BLM Pro Human Rights She/Her Pronouns Stop Reading Press Play
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Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voice mails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public ...
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I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media

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Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? I Can't Sleep is a podcast designed to help you get the rest you need. Join host Benjamin Boster as he reads Wikipedia articles in his soothing voice to lull you into a peaceful slumber. Each episode features interesting topics like "rubber," "boring lava fields," and "jellyfish," which are just engaging enough to distract your mind from the stresses of the day. Then, Benjamin's calm and relaxing voice gently guides you into a state of relaxation, ...
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Distraction Pieces, with Scroobius Pip, is one the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts. Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Karl Pilkington, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more. Available on acast, iTunes and all good podcast outlets. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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It’s the ADHD-Friendly Show, where we celebrate smart, creative women with ADHD. We focus on the positive aspects of our neurodiversity and share tips, hacks and life advice on playing to your own unique strengths at work and life. There’s no denying that living with ADHD can be challenging (especially around menopause, holy smokes), but focusing on the good is the best way to create energy, focus and follow through, so that’s what we do here. Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ ...
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Squirrel! And there goes another amazing idea you meant to write down in your notebook. You are not alone. Listen as authors Candace J. Thomas and Jodi L. Milner hash out some of the pitfalls that befall writers with busy lives, hectic schedules, ADHD brains, and a million creative threads.
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The Distracted Librarians

Bloomfield Township Public Library

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The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!
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The Body of Evidence

Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry

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A weekly podcast about medicine and the super-sketchy stuff you found online when you googled your symptoms. Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos and science communicator Jonathan Jarry bring clarity and levity to these complex health topics. Listen to weekly interviews, original reporting and humour-filled commentaries that will distract you from the inevitable reality that you too will one day get sick and die. Just hopefully not for a while.
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A podcast where a couple, one a just barely Gen-xer, and an elder millennial talk about current events, politics and especially politics in the state of Oklahoma! Mostly from the center and not the left or right view, *strong language and adult situations are often discussed, listened discretion is advised*.
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Welcome to MediaDrome a (sometimes) bi-weekly podcast discussing movies and television, potentially dabbling in videogames and music...basically all the things we distract ourselves as we spiral further into oblivion.
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A TTRPG actual play podcast where six friends just try to focus as best they can to get stuff done, defeat monsters, tell dumb jokes, and occasionally break into song. Come for the adventure, stay for the jokes. Time to join the adventure and get a little distracted along the way. The current season is a game of Monster Of The Week. https://linktr.ee/SpellbookGaming
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Join Jake and Rickey in the garage just like you did with your buddies, as they ramble about nothing important. In this podcast we talk about random events, movies, games, tv shows, and online happenings. Distract yourself with us.
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If you dig comic books, this is the podcast for you: we are wickedly good-looking, incredibly knowledgeable and mildly dumb as HECK. From comic book arc analysis, to movie pitches, to publisher/writer spotlights, to character comparisons and more(!!), join co-hosts Coke and Dank in this weekly podcast to get your ears humped with geek culture... This is Comic Patrol. Warning: Hosts may experience brief moments of cheer as tangents of random discourse often distract and amuse all parties.
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for t ...
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Ever wondered why it's so hard to put your phone down? Join Digital Wellness Coach, Marisha Pink, as she explores how modern technology is affecting our everyday lives and shares actionable advice to help you minimise digital distractions, build healthier digital habits, and achieve a better tech-life balance. New episode every Tuesday.
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My Darling's Distractions

My Darling's Distractions

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Just because you love something, doesn’t mean you need to be an expert, right? Each episode we interview each other about something we say we love, and then we quiz each other to see how much we really know.
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The Ezra Klein Show

New York Times Opinion

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Each Tuesday and Friday, Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to humans and animals alike? Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, ou ...
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Ninjas Are Butterflies (powered by Sunday Cool Tees) is an outrageous comedy podcast with hosts Josh Hooper and Andy DeNoon. Filled with hilarious guests, conspiracies, captivating stories, and loads of laughters, Ninjas Are Butterflies is your new favorite podcast! New episodes every friday!
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
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Join us as we discuss life’s great distractions from an introspective and creative point of view. In each episode we focus on a new and interesting topic and let the conversation flow! We hope that every episode leaves you with, if nothing else, something to ponder!
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Policy 360

Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

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Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined, once more, by the brilliant and very funny comic, podcaster and host JAMALI MADDIX! * AUDIO ODDITY IN PIP'S CHANNEL FROM AROUND 4m - 6m30s! It comes and goes but won't trouble you too much... A glorious return mission for the homie Jamali, as he…
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A dietitian with strong opinions on fast food joins Gethard to talk about a little bit of everything. From attending one of Geth’s most notorious stand-up shows, to “perfectly engineered foods,” and a million other topics in between, this episode is perfect if you need a distraction from whatever’s weighing on your mind this week. Sign up for Beaut…
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Some of the challenges we as adults with ADHD are rooted in communication….That can be with co-workers, our boss, clients, family members…and others. Expectations with clients. Productive conversations with colleagues. Asking for accommodations without disclosing Checking in with a supervisor. In this episode we talk about how to have productive co…
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Send us a text Stuck in ADHD task paralysis? Don't worry, I've got your back! In this video, I'm sharing my best strategies for breaking free from the paralysis trap. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a student, or just someone trying to clean out their garage, these ADHD-friendly tactics will help you kick procrastination to the curb. Learn how to b…
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Defector’s own Israel Daramola joins Drew and Roth to ring in the college football and pro football seasons. And that means it’s also is-college-football-falling-apart-with-the-NIL-and-12-team-playoff season and pro-athletes-getting-harassed-by-cops season. And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners. Do y…
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Hi everyone and welcome to Sarcastic Distractions. The Interesting Podcast for Interesting People. Today, Today, the Gentlemen's Society of Podcasting are joined by a very special guest, Krista as they discuss the wild and crazy world of dating in 2024! So swipe right, post a pic with wings and thanks for getting distracted with us! Let us know you…
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In this episode Kassie and Shaun cite the issues they see plaguing our state and give their ideas on proposed campaign ideas to fix them. From the effect Donald Trump has on Oklahoma to Kamala Harris, where we stand with education, and Kassie gives a VERY deep dive on housing in Oklahoma, the housing crisis, section 8 housing, public housing in Okl…
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I’m convinced that attention is the most important human faculty. Your life, after all, is just the sum total of the things you’ve paid attention to. We lament our attention issues all the time — how distracted we are, how drained we feel, how hard it is to stay focused or present. And yet, while there’s no shortage of advice on how to improve our …
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Duke professor William A. (Sandy) Darity joins host Manoj Mohanan, interim Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, to discuss his research on the racial wealth gap and its historical roots. They examine the implications of various policy proposals, including reparations and baby bonds, and how these policies might address th…
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Can cranberry juice help prevent UTIs… or will any liquid do? Also: a new drug has been tested to treat the symptoms of menopause and it looks pretty good. As Chris and Jonathan appraise these studies, you will learn about the importance of placebo arms in clinical trials. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Th…
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Smaller than you can imagine. Potato-shaped. Mysterious. Romantic. And tough enough to survive the vacuum of space or decades of desiccation. Join professor and confirmed Tardigradologist Dr. Paul Bartels to saunter into a microscopic wonderland of bizarrely long naps, foreign genomes, moon landings, glow-in-the-dark moss piglets, cryptobiosis, kit…
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I stumbled on a Zadie Smith line recently that stopped me in my tracks. She was writing in January 2017, and describing the political stakes of that period — Brexit in the U.K., Trump in the U.S. — and the way you could feel it changing people. “Millions of more or less amorphous selves will now necessarily find themselves solidifying into proteste…
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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about magnesium. Discover the essential role this chemical element plays in our world, from its presence in the Earth’s crust to its importance in human health. We’ll explore its various forms, uses, and how it interacts with other elements, all presented in a soothing, monoto…
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One of the more viral suggestions from Cal’s recent book, SLOW PRODUCTIVITY, was to occasionally skip out of work to see a movie. In this episode, Cal dives deep into criticisms of this advice and decodes what this tells us about where knowledge work is faltering and how we can make things better. He then answers questions from listeners and reacts…
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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. Known as one of the most complex and memorable antagonists in gaming history, Sephiroth's journey from a celebrated war hero to a fallen angel of destruction is both tragic and captivating. We'll explore his origins, the events that led …
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What is the Eisenhower Matrix and how can you use it to help you focus on the important things in life. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived Take The NEW COD Cours…
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Ready to take a wild ride through history, mystery, and a healthy dose of paranoia? In episode 107, we dive into the world of ancient Hindu weapons (because swords weren’t deadly enough), meet France’s first super serial killer, Gilles de Rais (spoiler: he’s terrifying), and face the cold hard truth about what happens when asteroids and earthquakes…
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Republicans want to label Kamala Harris as the border czar. And by just looking at a chart, you can see why. Border crossings were low when Donald Trump left office. But when President Biden is in the White House, they start shooting up and up — to numbers this country had never seen before, peaking in December 2023. Those numbers have fallen signi…
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Get ready for one blunder after another with this one! Tamara covers the origins of Stockholm Syndrome and the failed bank robbery that led to it. Make sure to listen next week for part two of this story! If you love our podcast please rate, review, and subscribe! Help us grow our platform! Send in your own crazy stories to Fearfulfriendspodcast@gm…
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Kate recaps the new Hulu series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Will MomTok survive this episode??! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Want to send a text to Kate or leave a voicemail she might read and Right now, Hungryroot is offering Be There In…
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What do you get when you dress up killers like schoolgirls but also give them ninja-like masks? You call them Ninjettes, and they are what this book is all about. Yes, they are a spinoff from Jennifer Blood, but we didn't know that at the time, so we weren't sure what to expect. What we got was, well, schoolgirl ninja-esque women with rage issues. …
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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off as we delve into the world of maps. We'll cover the basics of cartography, touching on the history of mapmaking, the various types of maps, and their practical uses. As we methodically explore these details, you can let your mind wander and relax, allowing the monotony of the subject to gently…
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Tuesday night was the first — perhaps the only — debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. And it proved one of Harris’s stump speech lines right: Turns out she really does know Trump’s type. She had a theory of who Trump was and how he worked, and she used it to take control of the collision. But this was a substantive debate, too. The candid…
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The wellness industry has a very specific customer base in its crosshairs: women. And many journalists are covering this relationship in a dangerously superficial way. Underwater spinning? Fun! CBD-infused leggings? Why not? But there’s a dark underbelly to the promises of wellness solutions, and journalist Rina Raphael has documented it diligently…
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Give yourself a hug and take a deep breath and let’s chat with renowned Suicidologist Dr. DeQuincy Meiffren-Lézine. He is an absolute wonder and helps us understand the risk factors for suicide, prevention strategies, socio-economic factors, gender statistics, LGBTQ+ suicide prevention, what happens if you call a hotline, thoughts on hospitalizatio…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined, once more, by the always fabulous and funny comic, podcaster, author, host and producer, FRANKIE BOYLE! Frankie's name has carried through the decades of comedy, and even a moment of listening to him in conversation reveals a really cool, calm a…
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In this episode, I talk about: Why smartphones stress you out, from constant notifications to the expectation that you’re always-on and always available, and how this impacts your mental health The challenge of maintaining data privacy when using smartphones to store or manage personal, health, and financial data How social interaction has decrease…
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Last month, Gethard talked with a guy whose wife was in labor. Last week, Gethard talked to that wife, now a new mom to a squishy squid. This week, Gethard talks to that squishy squid’s grandmother. It’s a frank and vulnerable conversation about generational trauma, cycles of abuse, and working hard to build a better life for your family. And of co…
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In this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about Sokka from Avatar: The Last Airbender. This hilarious, non-bending character brings humor to the series with his funny expressions and lighthearted approach to intense situations. You’ll have to watch the show to see what I mean, as I can’t quite capture his antics in au…
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Becoming notably good at something valuable is one of the most powerful tools for crafting a deep life. But how do people do this? In this episode, Cal explores three useful rules for getting good in search of depth. He then answers listener questions and reacts to a remarkable collection of advice from almost seven decades ago. Below are the quest…
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