Best Fantastic Worlds Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 157 – This is Gonna Yurt! 1:02:38

21d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Catch me with those dullahands! Execute Team Torta Pincer Maneuver Delta Alpha Go! The group goes on the hunt for a special goat with a lantern in order to get ahold of Victor’s missing soul. But what are these Irish monsters doing in Mother Russia? Time to send the dead back to hell! BAAAAAAAAA! The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds P…

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CLASSIC: The Life and Times of Ol' Knife Hand 28:17

4m ago28:17

28:17

A necropolis in what is now Northern Italy holds a strange and, at first glance, terrifying corpse. A Lombard man, aged somewhere between 40 and 50 years old, lost his right arm in a brutal accident. Normally this sort of wound would be a death sentence, but in this case the guy didn't just survive -- he created a prosthetic limb from a sword and o…

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#265 - Pushing Caps ft Knuckles 57:35

1h ago57:35

57:35

Talking CTC, The Deluxe Life & Some Fresh Terms! The Round Up CTC Making Moves Proper True Yarns Terms Globe Trotter Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Batman, or Bat-Man? A Ridiculously Comical Feud For The Ages 45:31

15h ago45:31

45:31

The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The terror of all criminals and ne'er-do-wells in Gotham... that's right, folks: today's episode is all about Batman. As Ben and Noel discover in today's episode, this superhero's origin story is a surprising tale of beef, ego, conflict and controversy: for decades, two men claimed to have created Batman... and …

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Introducing: American History Hotline 1:13

18m ago1:13

1:13

Hi, Ridiculous History listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, American History Hotline. American History Hotline: Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it…

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Three Ridiculous Histories of "Bloody Mary" 47:01

1d ago47:01

47:01

A frightening children's game. An intensely divisive, boozy drink. A real-life Royal. As Ben and Noel discover in today's episode, "Bloody Mary" alludes to several ridiculous -- and, at times -- disturbing things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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#264 - Gym Bully 47:29

20h ago47:29

47:29

Jarchy’s A Gym Bully, Wumpy Drops By For A Chat & A Special Delivery! The Round Up Special Delivery From She Takes The Cake Lulu Goes Surfing Accidental Big Dog Scattergories Wumpy In The House Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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370: How We Can Change the World, One Goal and One Person at a Time 16:19

1d ago16:19

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Originally published June 04, 2021. In this encore episode, we revisit Nelson Tressler’s remarkable journey from a childhood marked by severe abuse to becoming the first in his family to graduate college. Nelson shares how setting one powerful goal—and refusing to let circumstances define him—transformed his life. Drawing from his book The Unlucky …

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The Next Revolutionary Product: When Silence Meets Style with Joshua Cilento 54:21

5d ago54:21

54:21

What if a picture frame could completely change the way a room sounds — not just how it looks? In this episode of The Art of Business, Joshua Cilento from Visual Acoustic breaks down what an acoustic space actually is — and why noise matters more than most people realise. He shares how the idea for this groundbreaking product was born, and how the …

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculous Story of the World’s First (Documented) Serial Killer 35:31

4d ago35:31

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Locusta of Gaul, also known as Locusta The Poisoner, was one of the most infamous criminals of ancient times. Alternately sponsored and betrayed by the noble class, she committed crimes with impunity for years — even, at one point, opening an academy to teach her poisoning skills to others. Tune in to learn more about the rise and fall of what may …

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#263 - You’re A Disgrace To The Nation 1:03:21

5d ago1:03:21

1:03:21

On the pod, the one and only Bailey Smith joins us to talk Tinder and single life in a special segment! The Round Up Marilyn Monroe Moment Brutus Has A Moment Pickle Facts Bailey Smith Joins First Dates Reviewing Bailey’s Tinder Profile Tinder Double Dates With Bailey & Angus Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Ridiculous History of "Fad Diets" 43:40

9d ago43:40

43:40

Everyone in the developed world knows someone who's tried a 'fad diet' -- these are the so-called miracle practices that promise to help people lose weight and keep it off, through any number of potentially dubious methods. But where did they come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and guest producer Dylan dive deep into the Victorian era of tapew…

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#262 - Seething On The Sidewalk 52:38

8d ago52:38

52:38

Almost Fighting Fossils, Lu’s New Voicemaill Message & Making Daddy Angry! The Round Up Angry Walkers Lu’s New Voicemail Aggravating Archdale Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Titanic Disaster: That Time An Entire Production Crew Tripped Off Bad Chowder 44:30

8d ago44:30

44:30

James Cameron's Titanic was, by all accounts, a blockbuster success. And, like so many other masterpieces, the story of its creation is a tale all its own. In today's episode, Ben and Noel dive deep into a little-known disaster that struck the already-tense production: someone laced the chowder with PCP, sending a small army of crew and cast alike …

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369: The Four B's of Happiness Come from Within 25:14

9d ago25:14

25:14

Originally published May 27, 2021. The pandemic we all experienced brought unprecedented challenges: soaring divorce rates, rising suicide among all age groups, and a profound sense of disconnection. For many, there was no roadmap for navigating such turmoil. Even as time has passed, the impact remains. The lessons we learned about resilience, ment…

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A blast from the past - and Happy Hour! "Rock of Ages" opens at Ralston Community Theatre 20:00

9d ago20:00

20:00

We had an awesome time chatting with Carly Frolio and Nick Knipe — the two stars playing the love-struck small-town girl and city boy in the upcoming production of Rock of Ages! And we also spoke to their Director, Jeff Garst. This is a high-energy, nostalgic 80's musical, with comedy, romance, totally rad costumes, big hair, as well as all the 80'…

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106: Wrap It Before You Tap It 1:32:07

9d ago1:32:07

1:32:07

Hacon Grizzlebeard & The Magic Eagle Now usually we stan a wicked hussy, but for once we’re with the prince during Kelsey’s retelling of Hacon Grizzlebeard, a 1930’s screwball comedy masquerading as a Scandinavian fairy tale! Abbie follows up with The Magic Eagle, a Timotean (Venezuela) myth that honestly could use more shenanigans, as it features …

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Are You Ready to Take the Ride? "Ride the Cyclone" The Musical is at SNAP! Productions Ghost Light Theatre 19:13

9d ago19:13

19:13

What happens when a roller coaster derails and high school kids are killed in the crash, only to make their case to a fortune teller for the chance to be raised from the dead? This musical, "Ride the Cyclone", is full of unexpected twists and turns, with dark humor, and even some heart. "Ride the Cyclone" runs at SNAP! Productions Ghost Light Theat…

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Ep 183 Respect For The Pool Professionals, And Preventing Summer Algae Issue Tips. 40:26

13d ago40:26

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Deep End Pool Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Frank and Jacque are back to dive into more pool problems and solutions. In Episode 183, we discuss common issues faced by pool owners and service professionals, and the unwarranted criticism and accusations Pool Pros receive from Pool Owners. And also highlighting prac…

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#261 - Di-flecting Scen-air-ios 1:05:24

13d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Rashes, Lulu On A Rugby Field & Some Red Hot Red Light Green Light! The Round Up Rash Boy Pencil D*ck Diaries More Free Log Ins Woo Woo Walcha Rugby Shout Out Red Light Green Light Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CLASSIC: Back When the Rich Ate Corpses 36:21

16d ago36:21

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Nowadays it's safe to say that cannibalism isn't a widely-accepted practice, but not so long ago it was considered the bleeding edge (get it?) in medicine throughout Western Europe. Join Ben and Noel as they explore the odd practice of consuming human body parts in hopes of curring all one's ills, through everything such as the King's drops to band…

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#260 - Lift Wankers 58:13

15d ago58:13

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Water Healing, Characters With A Twist & Whale Periods? The Healing Positive Aggression Competitive Spirit Characters With A Twist Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Ridiculous History of Sex, with Ross Benes 48:34

18d ago48:34

48:34

Heads-up, folks: this is a PG-13 episode. Ben and the legendary guest producer, also Ben, welcome author and journalist Ross Benes for a wide-ranging discussion on the ridiculous ways in which sex has altered the course of human civilization. We're talking about the origin story of the vibrator, the way the US military accidentally made San Francis…

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368: How an Autistic Young Man Overcame Adversity and Started His Own Foundation to Help Others Thrive 37:04

19d ago37:04

37:04

Originally published May 20, 2021. In this inspiring encore episode, Sean Sullivan shares how he defied the odds after being diagnosed with severe autism and bullied as a child. At just 14, he began a journey to transform his life—and now, as founder of IKnowAutism.org, he empowers others to understand, support, and uplift the autism community. Gue…

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Add this musical - "Unexpected Joy" - to your Summer Musical List! 19:25

16d ago19:25

19:25

There are so many wonderful summer musicals to attend this summer, and be sure to add this little gem to your list! Mills Masquers presents "Unexpected Joy", a musical with lots of harmony, soul, and comedy. We meet four family members who are in different places in life, and they all come together for a memorial service. This family has had lots o…

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Join us for the 10th Annual First Flight Festival by Angels Theatre Co. - with Jamie Bullins, Dave Chapelle, and Adrien Loehring! 42:16

16d ago42:16

42:16

Angels Theatre Company is proud to present the 10th Annual First Flight Festival, soaring onto the stage July 17–27! We spoke with Interim Artistic Director at Angels, Jamie Bullins, along with playwrights David Chapelle and Adrien Loehring (who also is a Composer), and they couldn’t be more excited to showcase this year’s lineup. First Flight feat…

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A National Living Treasure: The History of Wagyu 33:12

17d ago33:12

33:12

On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, talks about one of his favorite subjects: Wagyu. He will discuss its origins; its development in Japan in the 17th century when very few people in the country ate meat at all; how it became a national treasure by the 19th century; the many styles of wagyu; the creation of wagyu-crossbreeds; …

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The Brownville Village Theatre's 2025 Summer Season Includes a World Premiere! 53:34

17d ago53:34

53:34

We are back for our 5th Summer with the Brownville Village Theatre and their 58th Season! There's so much to share that you won't want to miss this podcast. We discuss their five shows of the summer - plus a world premiere of the play "For the Protection of Girls" written by Rachel Curtiss, Artistic Director at Brownville Village Theatre. And there…

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Episode 157 – This is Gonna Yurt! 1:02:38

19d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Catch me with those dullahands! Execute Team Torta Pincer Maneuver Delta Alpha Go! The group goes on the hunt for a special goat with a lantern in order to get ahold of Victor’s missing soul. But what are these Irish monsters doing in Mother Russia? Time to send the dead back to hell! BAAAAAAAAA! The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds P…

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CLASSIC: The Mummies of Guanajuato 30:15

19d ago30:15

30:15

When the city of Guanajuato instituted a grave tax, they included some harsh penalties for those who couldn't pay -- if you went more than three years without paying the tax on your loved one's resting place, the body would be disinterred and taken from its grave. As gravediggers began removing corpses, they discovered something bizarre: Many of th…

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A Ridiculous History of Brain Science, with Jorge Cham 56:06

20d ago56:06

56:06

Today, we all generally understand that the brain is responsible for what we call personality and thought -- yet this wasn't always the case. Once humans figured out the brain was more than a weird lump in the skull, it took centuries of trial and error, along with quack science, to really understand how it works. In today's episode, the guys welco…

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#259 - Fantastic Mr. Fox 49:20

20d ago49:20

49:20

Scattergories Returns, Brand New Senorita Street & Eastern Suburbs Foxes? The Round Up Off The Grogs & Freedom To Talk Doots Fantastic Mr. Fox Scattergories Senorita Street Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#258 - Feeling Randy 49:39

25d ago49:39

49:39

Mummy’s Back, Daddy's In A World Of Hurt & A Risky Karaoke! The Round Up Daddy’s Back New GG’s & Lu’s Note To Nana Lulu Goes Surfing Lulu’s Karaoke Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jorge Cham Teaches Us The Universe: Big Bangs and Quantum Hangs 53:01

22d ago53:01

53:01

What is the universe? Where did it come from, and what happens to it in the future? Humanity has wrestled with these questions since the dawn of civilization -- and though we've made a lot of progress, there's still much more to learn. In today's episode, the guys join special guest Jorge Cham, the polymath, engineer, author, cartoonist, and creato…

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367: How Self-Actualization Helps Us Navigate Change 13:09

26d ago13:09

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Originally published MAY 13, 2021. In this encore episode, Victoria Vives Khuong explores how life’s crises—like the global pandemic—can be powerful initiations for healing and growth. She shares how self-compassion, deeper intimacy, and embracing our full selves, including our sexuality, can help us overcome trauma and adversity. Tune in for a pow…

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105: Back On Our Bullsh*t 1:27:38

24d ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Ride a Cockhorse to Banbury Cross, The Giantess’ Burden & How An Old Man Lost His Wen Fairy Tale Fix is back! This week we thank our listeners for your patience as we navigate the loss of our good friend and podcast editor & producer, Dustin. We miss you dearly, buddy. Abbie reads a story that would have tickled him pink–Ride A Cockhorse to Banbury…

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Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater 59:12

24d ago59:12

59:12

On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to the truly unique duo of James Beard Award Winning Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank, PhD, and Walter Whitewater about their newest book collaboration, “Seed to Plate. Soil to Sky,” and another of their great books, “Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations.” They will be talking about Native Am…

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CLASSIC: The Curious Rise of SPAM 47:03

25d ago47:03

47:03

Nowadays the iconic 'SPAM' logo is recognized around the world -- whether you're traveling in the US state of Minnesota or Busan, Korea, you'll more often than not run into a couple of Spam cans in the local grocery store. But what made this particular processed meat so popular? Join Ben, Noel and special guest, Savor cohost Anney Reese as they exp…

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The Ridiclulous Hsitory of Typos 38:58

26d ago38:58

38:58

Ah, the bane of authors, students and copywriters the world round: the infamous typo! Something as small as a single misplaced letter can call the entire credibility of a book, text, or essay into question. Usually readers can still "get the gist," but every so often an innocent typo sows chaos, hilarity, scandal and disaster. In today's episode, B…

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Guest Episode: Hello Sport 2.0 1:15:22

28d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Jarchy’s Dressing Better, Eye Problems & The Infamous Bum Part! The Round Up Jarch Dressing Better Issues Of The Male Variety The Part Eye Problems Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Come For the Palooka, Stay For the Farts! 47:13

29d ago47:13

47:13

What on Earth is a "palooka"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max embark on a bizarre journey -- inspired by a single, fascinating word, they discover one of the weirdest, life-long beefs between two cartoonist legends of yesteryear. We don't want to spoil it, so please tune in! Also, the guys once again crack on James Joyce. See omnystudio.com/l…

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#257 - Sandwiches Are My Kryptonite 1:00:48

29d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

A Lego Disaster, Some Fresh Terms & Lulu’s Big Announcement! The Round Up Big Week Doing Dumb Sh*t You Never Touch A Mans Lego Lu’s Got An Announcement! Lulu Goes Surfing Terms Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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366: How to Lift the Weight off Yourself that Emotional Difficulties Create 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

Originally published May 06, 2021. In this powerful Best Of episode, we dive into the surprising science behind emotional stress and how our brains create outdated patterns in response to life’s challenges. Cedric Bertelli, Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI) explains how even the most emotionally healthy among us are shape…

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Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon & Cassia 28:55

1M ago28:55

28:55

On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be discussing the origins of cinnamon, a spice that is now in most kitchens in the world but was once the most expensive spice on earth. He will discuss the difference between cinnamon and cassia; how a Roman emperor burned a huge amount of cinnamon at the funeral of his wife; how the S…

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CLASSIC: The Origins Of, and Backlash Against, Father's Day 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

With another Father's Day in the books, Ben, Noel and Max hit the new studio for the first time, exploring the history of this paternal partner to the slightly-more famous Mother's Day. Featuring a cameo from the one and only Matt in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Father's Day, Around the World 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max discover stunning commonalities between Father's Day celebrations across culture, community, and time. We wrote that first sentence knowing our Dads will not read the rest, and we genuinely believe we have some good jokes with this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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#256 - Flammable Flatulence! 48:11

1M ago48:11

48:11

Spot On Impressions, Hard Hitting Questions & A Karaoke For The Ages! The Round Up Flammable Flatulence History Or Her Story Lulu’s Karaoke Hotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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