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Welcome to Strange Country, a podcast devoted to bizarre, surreal and extraordinary stories that make America the weird place it is. Co-hosts Kelly and Beth are former newspaper reporters turned school librarians who have always had a soft spot for a good story--the stranger the better. Discover the first woman to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls and the man who invented “complex marriage” in one of the most successful utopian experiments. Things get weird pretty quickly around here.
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Dreams can't be caught unless they are chased, and eccentricity is but a symptom of brilliance. I interview extraordinary people who forge their own path, make their own rules, and live outside the norms of society. Together, we can learn from each other. Remember, foolish people keep making the same mistakes, smart people learn from their mistakes and successes, and extraordinary people learn from the mistakes and successes of both themselves and of others. That is what Dream Chasers and Ec ...
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Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics" is a new podcast exploring the world of business through in-depth interviews with a diverse range of guests, hosted by Scott Turman. From visionary entrepreneurs who have turned dreams into successful ventures, to accomplished executives shaping industries, and eccentric personalities with unique approaches to business and life, Scott navigates through their stories with a blend of curiosity and expertise. Gain valuable insights, learn from the experi ...
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Weekend

The Guardian

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Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
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Eccentric Podcast

Eccentric Media

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Welcome to the Eccentric podcast, presented to you by Eccentric Media. A Canadian based start-up about technology. The Eccentric podcast is about tech and other general stuff, with special guests as well!
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Eccentric Urban Nobodies

Eccentric Urban Nobodies

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Listen to Danielle and Karrie as they discuss society, ignorance they condone, memes, and much more on this slightly peculiar podcast. Instagram: @eccentricurbannobodies Twitter: @KarrieAndDani eccentricurbannobodies@gmail.com
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I want to share new Ideas, create bonds, and reinvent scholarly conversation. This podcast is about, Culture, Space, Movies, Books, People, Politics, Video games. Pretty much anything I can get my hands on. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eccentrics/support
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Not really defined. I’m just here to talk. Let out my emotions about why mosquitos won’t leave me alone or how the world refuses to see women. Or something of that sorts. Be prepared for plenty rambling
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Like learning about ghosts, odd science experiments, debunking myths, random fact knowledge, and just plan weird things? Join in as I talk about the oddities & phenomenons of the past, present, & future.
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PT Inquest

Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneau

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PT Inquest is an online journal club. Hosted by Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, and Chris Juneau, the show looks at an article every week and discusses how it applies to current physical therapy practice.
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Be Eccentric

Dr Marcin Lipski

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While people are less active, we also have a MASSIVE increase in PAINS, ACHES & INJURIES in people who love sports, as well as in those who like little to no movement. Why do we see the same problems across two different type of humans? YES, because they are BOTH HUMANS! GEEE, did not see that coming hey?! PLUS, because both of them are lacking in what fancy exercise and sport scientists like me like to call: ECCENTRIC EXERCISE AND TRAINING! Nah, it has nothing to do with pineapples and sung ...
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The Midnight Library

Astonishing Legends Productions

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Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unu ...
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Mind Gum: An Eccentric’s Personal Podcast

Mind Gum: An Eccentric’s Personal Podcast

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Mind Gum is the odd little story of me, told one lurching story at a time. I am at best an eccentric. I almost went to Yale. My parents told me I should work at McDonald’s to pay for a car instead. I worked with people on a 1500-website project. I am rotting at a call center now. These are the brief glimpses of inner peace I have from being creative. If you like my debut, please share the sugar out of it. I have to be successful at even one thing in my life, and your mentioning me would be t ...
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A sideways look at today’s events in history, brought to you by our dedicated team of reporter-presenters. Newsbang is written and assembled automatically by artificial intelligence, but don’t let that stop you.
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Baffling, erudite, funny, vertiginously bizarre, digressive, obsessive, eccentric and poignant. Hooting Yard the home of legendary pamphleteer Dobson, Blodgett Marigold Chew, home of the picnic for detectives and location of the palace of Hoon.A splendid place, much cake is eaten there.Written and presented by Frank Key.
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Ready to delve deeper into the “great conversation” of Western Civilisation? Join us as we hear from prominent international and local speakers from all walks of life, including the arts, politics, academia, and business.
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Give It a Chance

Oleg Troyanovsky and Jeff Russell

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Sit down and strap in weekly to go on a journey that crosses reality, ideals & imagination to question life around us in an eccentric and entertaining way. Give It a Chance is a podcast filled with facts, flights of fancy & 100% ORIGINAL music and production. Brothers from different mothers - Jeff, a traveler and educator and Oleg, an international award winning composer and producer. So what are you waiting for? Give It a Chance!
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Narrative Edge

Georgia Public Broadcasting

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Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
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Technically A Conversation

Technically A Conversation

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A podcast for curious people, by curious people. Every week we take turns presenting a new topic, and the other host has no idea what the topic will be. We strive to entertain and educate in a way that’s loose and fun! Our topics are all over the place, from light and funny to dark and sometimes spooky. Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language. https://www.TechnicallyAConversation.com/
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World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other h ...
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Barbell Life

The Barbell Life

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Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.
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The Journey

Neville DeAngelou

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Fascinating folks. Intriguing stories. Unique solutions to life's tricky problems. Live. Laugh. Love. Drama - A Sound Byte Life. Host: Neville DeAngelou, award-winning author of ILICET - A Time To Begin Again.
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Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science… This entertaining podcast explores: • The science behind the world’s best athletes. • Current issues and events in the world of sport. • How to master the art and science of coaching. Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events affecting the ...
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Jewels are the starting point to discuss past eras, romance, lost fortunes, revolution, precious stones and personal histories. This podcast explores every facet of jewellery – from who makes it, to who wears it, and why – and is a must-listen for everyone who loves jewellery or might be buying a piece of jewellery; anyone interested in design and history; and all those who love a rollicking real-life story. Carol Woolton is Britain’s leading authority on jewellery and gemstones and has ente ...
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David Buck is the author of “The Time-Optimized Life.” He has over 35 years of organizational and time-management experience, which led him to start Kairos Management Solutions, and the Infinity Lifestyle design program. David empowers business professionals to overcome the struggles of a lack of flexibility in life. He helps his clients craft a st…
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Carol has a fascinating chat with a fascinating figure, British fabric sculptor, designer and campaigner Daniel Lismore. https://www.daniellismore.com/ This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Cre…
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The News Bang cover story kicks off with a sensational update from the world of Belgian comic strips. The renowned character Tintin, alongside his trusty dog Snowy, dives into an unexpected narrative twist in *Tintin in Tibet*. This development is attributed to Herge, the cartoonist behind Tintin, who is humorously reported to have been possessed b…
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Rebekah Berndt, writer, spiritual director and psychic reader, talks to us from Charleston, South Carolina about her love of weird and magical bookshops, their often eccentric owners, how she cares for her books and connects to their past owners through their notes and markings in the books. More on Rebekah’s Substack The Unfolding. (WPKN, Septembe…
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In episode 232 Tom Stringwell, Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Types of eccentric training Physiology underpinnig eccentric training How and when to use eccentric training About Tom "Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance and consultant to teams and athletes throughout the world." https://ygsp.co…
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So you THINK SINGLE LEG jumps are all the HYPE 🦵🏼 ? Dr Daniel Cohen wants you to understand that DOUBLE and SINGLE leg jumps have not only DIFFERENT metrics, but these also give different VALUE 🤑! In the 128th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Dan discuss: 😴 Assessing FATIGUE; 1️⃣🆚2️⃣SINGLE vs DOUBLE leg jumps; ❤️ EARNING simplici…
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Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He then gets into this week's training talk. Specific topics of discussion include: 1) The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy 2) How To Maximize Recovery Between Workouts [The 3 Keys to Suc…
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Join us in this episode as Thomas Moeller, the mastermind behind groundbreaking designs for Nespresso, McLaren, and more, reveals the artistry and innovation driving his 28-year career. Discover how he blends digital brilliance with human experience, creating some of the world's most iconic products. Thomas Moeller is a seasoned multidisciplinary d…
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In the shadow of recent turmoil, Join the Conspiracy: How a Brooklyn Eccentric Got Lost on the Right, Infiltrated the Left and Brought Down the Biggest Bombing Network in New York (Fordham University Press, 2024) transports readers to a pivotal moment of division and dissent in American history: the late 1960s. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam W…
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Effect of eccentric isokinetic exercise on muscle strength and functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Ong MTY, Chan JSY, Man GCW, et al. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol. 2024;30:20-26. doi:10.1016/j.asmart.2023.11.002 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF …
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In 1972 when Marlon Brando’s son was kidnapped, he had help from the FBI and CIA but they came up with nothing. Then he called JJ Armes and in 5 days the private eye found his son with no hands. Literally he has prosthetic hooks for hands. Where in the world did this amazing P.I. come from? El Paso, TX. You don’t want to miss his great life story! …
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Women of the Mafia: Power and Influence in the Neapolitan Camorra (Cornell UP, 2024) by Dr. Felia Allum dives into the Neapolitan criminal underworld of the Camorra as seen and lived by the women who inhabit it. It tells their life stories and unpacks the gender dynamics by examining their participation as active agents in the organisation as leade…
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The News-Bang show presents a whirlwind of comedic takes on current events, historical oddities, and cultural phenomena that intertwine facts with absurdity. One highlight encompasses the incredible origin story of Mexican wrestling, attributed to Salvador Lutteroth, who, in 1933, supposedly dreamt up an entire nation as well as the theatrics that …
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Marina Hyde laments the sexist gossip surrounding Charlotte Owen and her relationship to Boris Johnson; Friends writers and producers on the inside story of the iconic TV show; and Janet Jackson talks to Nosheen Iqbal about taking back controlBy The Guardian
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On today's episode of Newsbang, a whirlwind of topics captures the audience's attention, weaving together sports, history, science, and political commentary in a uniquely comedic yet informative structure. The show kicks off with a powerful denunciation of Euro-federalism by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, delivered from her base in Belgium. Her …
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Stay for a while AND BUILD 🧱 the THING! Dr Teena Murray wants you to understand that “the next step” is not always a “change”. You cannot get IN-DEPTH skills, knowledge and COACHING ⚙️ understanding if you are NEVER fully committed to supporting one set of individuals for while. In the 130th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buc…
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The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…
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The latest episode of the News Bang dives into an intriguing mix of historical events and whimsical takes on current dilemmas. The night’s program, titled "Thursday's Trio of Terror," presents a series of headlines that blend comedic undertones with intriguing historical narratives. The show opens with a rundown of the day's topics: the infamous ca…
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This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: How Joe first "discovered" Calahan; How/Why Calahan first got into fitness; How Calahan can distinguish the "real ones" vs the "fake ones" in the fitness industry; Motivation vs Disc…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what your cat’s vertigo could teach you about the chaotic world of HR? Join us on the Jaded HR Podcast as Cee Cee kicks things off with a hilarious story about her feline friend’s unexpected health crisis. We then venture into more sobering territory, sharing our recent work struggles—Stacey’s hair-pulling ordeal with a…
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A harrowing account on the frontlines of the war between Israel and Hamas, The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza (Wicked Son, 2024) War tells the story of how Hamas surprised Israel with its deadly attack, killing more than 1,000 people and kidnapping more than 250. With unparalleled access to the Israeli soldiers and units that f…
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The News Show for September 18, 2024, delivers a whimsical yet biting commentary on both current and historical events, blending humor with insightful reporting. The episode highlights key stories such as the dazzling yet disastrous Blackpool Illuminations Festival, the mischievous history of chiropractic methods invented by Daniel David Palmer, an…
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Less Time, Same Gains: Comparison of Superset vs Traditional Set Training on Muscular Adaptations Burke R, Hermann T, Pinero A, et al. Preprint. 2024. doi:10.51224/SRXIV.419 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSM…
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In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Michel will be looking at: Importance of strength in swimming Importance of core training What S&C can add when athletes are strong enough About Michel "Michel Verkade is an S&C coach for the Dutch Women’s Waterpolo and Para-Swimming teams. A former teacher in physical educa…
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In 1986 CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather was attacked by 2 men. As he was being punched and kicked one of the attackers kept shouting “Kenneth, what is the frequency?!” As leads on the attackers went cold, this seemingly random act of violence was chalked up to mistaken identity. When REM released the single “What Is The Frequency, Kenneth?” in 1…
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The News-Show covers a range of whimsical, satirical news snippets and segments that blend historical events with absurd humor and modern social commentary. In a striking highlight, Typhoon Nancy made landfall in Japan, wreaking havoc with winds that reached a staggering 345 kilometers per hour. Eyewitness accounts describe surreal scenes where ent…
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We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!…
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In tonight's news show, a whirlwind of bizarre headlines takes center stage, diving deep into a series of peculiar historical events that blend humor and chaos. The tone is set with a theme of unexpected absurdities, kicking off with the Duke of Wellington's attendance at the chaotic opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830. Eyewitne…
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What happens when you combine the heartwarming tale of a beloved pet, the excitement of a new creative project, and the joy of personal growth? This week on the Powers Point Podcast, we sit down with the multifaceted Laura Welch to uncover the magic behind her latest endeavor, "Late Blooming." also Scott opens up about his recent experience of losi…
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The latest episode of the Newsbang Show dives into a fascinating mix of historical and contemporary events, presented with a unique comedic flair. It opens with a series of eclectic headlines, teasing a wealth of stories to be covered, including the rise of Theodore Roosevelt, financial crises in the UK, and political turmoil in ancient Rome.The pr…
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Weekend is taking a little break. So this week, we’re picking some of our favourite pieces from the last few months just in case you missed them… Zoe Williams turns the tables on veteran interviewer Louis Theroux; how an app sparked a late-life gender transition for author Lucy Sante; and if you kill someone in your sleep, are you a murderer?…
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The news show opens with a backdrop of music that amplifies the ominous tone of the stories to come. Titled "Friday the 13th," the episode dives into bizarre and surreal headlines that set an unsettling atmosphere, beginning with a reference to Calvin the Reformer and his notorious impact on history. The show humorously presents Calvin as a jarring…
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In the SPORTS and COACHING industry you might not find that many people with NUANCED and BALANCED approaches to problems 🤔💭 Dr Neil Gibson wants you to understand that whether you come from research or another DETAIL oriented discipline that cares about taking your time with assorting information and making a conclusion, you have 🏆 AMAZING skills! …
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This week Johnboy explores the origins of the pivotal showman, Phineas Taylor Barnum and his initial series of traveling shows that brought him instant worldwide repute with Joice Heth, Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind; a slave woman reported as 161 years old, a dwarf with talent and charisma and an angelic voice who showed Barnum’s extent to manipulate th…
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This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while prioritizing BJJ 2) My lower body strength & hypertrophy workout that's really a MOBILITY routine in "disguise" 3) How much does food QUALITY affect body composition [when calories and macros are equ…
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The latest episode of this news show dives into a whirlwind of unrelated yet hilariously connected headlines from both past and present events. Starting with a light-hearted commentary on a man's distinctive hairstyle, the broadcast introduces its audience to the unpredictable forces of nature with a focus on the Okeechobee hurricane and its chaoti…
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The mid-20th century was heady times full of LSD, and a NASA flush with cash, which is how we get to today’s story about a scientist trying to get dolphins to speak English. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly talk about Dr. John C. Lilly, inventor of the sensory deprivation tank and dolphin whisperer, whose plans for dolphin communication veer…
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