Best Harmless Media Podcasts (2024)

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The Kamalafication of BRAT 1:10:14

13h ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Is Kamala bumpin’ that? Is BRAT summer over? Who killed it? Today, Maia of Rehash and I attempt a cynical but fair analysis of meme culture, Gen Z nihilism, and political standom. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Rocket Money is a real one for sponsoring the show. Start managing your money better and cancel unwanted expenses at www…

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Rollin Down in the Deep - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep29 1:26:37

4d ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Lets get amphibious! Its about time the A Team shows that oversized calamari who's boss. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/…

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#281 - Kamalicious 55:50

7h ago55:50

55:50

“Kamalicious” (Episode 281) The ‘Sterds™ catch you up on the various goings-on over the past couple of weeks. You’re welcome! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/o…

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Hawk Tuah: From Harmless Meme to Right Wing Symbol 1:12:50

6d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

I stay away from heterosexual mess, but this time it came to me. Today, Taylor Lorenz and I work backwards to understand how a 21-year-old bed spring factory worker from Tennessee became a culture war symbol because of a drunken joke about fellatio. None of these words are in the bible. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Listen to Ta…

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Mishap Mischief - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep28 1:05:58

38m ago1:05:58

1:05:58

We return to the A-team who've picked up a tip regarding a band of adventurers that were pursuing a lead seeking the Sunblade. Surely we can't be bothered to walk places at this point, right? This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitali…

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#280 - More Like Baby Zoomer 45:15

4h ago45:15

45:15

“More Like Baby Zoomer” (Episode 280) In an unapologetically ‘get off my lawn’ manner, the ‘Sterds™ discuss the various generations and how each one made society a little less annoying | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexu…

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Flying taxis at Paris 2024: Time running out for approval amid political bust-up 5:22

1d ago5:22

5:22

It’s one of the logistical questions hanging over the Paris Olympics, two weeks from the Opening Ceremony: will there be flying taxis?By FRANCE 24 English

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French AI lab claims world's fastest voice bot, beating GPT-4o to the punch 5:44

24d ago5:44

5:44

A French AI lab has released a demo of a voice chatbot with practically immediate response times. OpenAI, the world's third most valuable start-up, has been teasing a similar feature for its own voice bot since mid-May.By FRANCE 24 English

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Stories from the AIDS Crisis 1:03:16

10d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

A special episode where we hear from listeners of the show who were lovers, nurses, relatives, students, and friends of people who died from AIDS. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to Blueland for supporting the show. For 15% off a better way to clean, head to https://www.blueland.com/fruity. Me on Instagram. A Bit Fruity on …

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Everyone for Themselves - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep27 1:20:22

23d ago1:20:22

1:20:22

The fight begins and the bonds of our brave companions are put to the test. Really quickly, in fact. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/…

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#279 - Independence Dish 1:07:56

29d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

“Independence Dish” (Episode 279) The ‘Sterds™ palaver over which 4th of July food reigns supreme | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretio…

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AI and data sideline referees at Euro 2024 football tournament 6:28

1M ago6:28

6:28

At Euro 2024 in Germany, referees are souped up with data and artificial intelligence, players' bodies are scrutinised to within a square inch by a grid of cameras, and even the ball has been fitted with a special sensor. In this edition of Tech 24, Peter O'Brien explains why football tournaments are a playground for cutting-edge monitoring and sur…

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The Celebrity Ozempidemic (with Aubrey Gordon) 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

A drug that needs no introduction and a culture of fatphobia that lives on. Today, we are ALL beating the Ozempic allegations. Use code "fruity" at https://incogni.com/fruity to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan! Support me on Patreon! To uncover and cancel the unwanted expenses you’ve forgotten about, try Rocket Money. Listen to Aubr…

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Seeking the Sunblade - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep26 1:20:59

27d ago1:20:59

1:20:59

We continue some world building, as we join an band of experienced adventurers that have been hired by the Bretonnians to seek the whereabouts of the fabled Sunblade. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice C…

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#278 - It Is What It Is 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

“It Is What It Is” (Episode 278) The ‘Sterds™ duke it out over which platitude is the best one to keep saying | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listen…

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AI and democracy: So far, so harmless? 6:23

1M ago6:23

6:23

In the UK's general election, Steve is running to be MP for Brighton. In Wyoming in the United States, Vic is running to be mayor. Both of them are not in fact human, but created by artificial intelligence. On this week's Tech 24, we interview AI Steve to find out what these robot candidates mean for democracy (and whether he's going to turn us all…

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Autonomous weapons: Palantir, Airbus engineers seek to calm 'killer robot' fears 3:23

1M ago3:23

3:23

Top AI engineers at defence technology companies defended the need for autonomous weapons on Thursday, amid a push for a ban on so-called "killer robots". More than 115 countries and 250 non-governmental organisations are calling for an international treaty to ban weapons that use artificial intelligence to identify and engage human targets, techno…

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It Doesn’t Happen By Accident! 17:29

1M ago17:29

17:29

I hope this episode is encouraging and edifying to you. I love y’all and so grateful you took time out your day to listen to the episode! I appreciate you 💜🌻 today’s episode is about walking in the fruits of the Spirit doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by being intentional in your walk with the Lord. Awakened Woman 20:20 is a platform to encou…

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Oli London & the Right Wing Grift (with Taylor Lorenz) 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

How does a white gay guy from England go from “trans-Korean” troll to a member of the conservative media establishment? It’s easier than you think! Today, Taylor Lorenz helps us unpack the anatomy of the right wing grift — because if all else fails, just become a Fox News star. Support me on Patreon! Huge thanks to the sponsors of today’s show! For…

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Omens of Undeath - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep25 2:18:26

2M ago2:18:26

2:18:26

We step away from the main party and join a group of experienced travelers who stumble upon grave tidings. Will they be able to warn their people of the coming storm? This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice C…

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#277 - U.S. Holidays Trying to Be Extra 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

“U.S. Holidays Trying to Be Extra” (Episode 277) The ‘Sterds™ weigh in on America’s minor holidays and which ones are worth spending the whole day binge-drinking | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and pote…

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Quick Update 1:35

1M ago1:35

1:35

We've got a quick update on our upcoming publishing schedule. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id100697444…

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Grounding ourselves in Saint of Bright Doors 56:42

2M ago56:42

56:42

We never left, so we are not back. We just like to keep you guessing about episode times. This time we talk about the brilliant Saint of Bright Doors, a decolonial multifaceted dark fantasy novel that's quite a thinker, but also pretty accessible. Give it a read! Eden recommends playing "Laysara: Summit Kingdom", which kinda fits the theme of this …

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Amy Schumer & the Plague of White Feminism (with Broey Deschanel) 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Girlbossing too close to the sun can cause a real trainwreck. Today, we examine the unstable foundation of Amy Schumer's feminist brand of comedy and how it all fell apart. Support me on Patreon! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring the show. Uncover and cancel your unwanted expenses at www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Here’s Maia’s YouTube channel, an…

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#276 - Sorry, What Was That? 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

“Sorry, What Was That?” (Episode 276) Peej challenged the two other ‘Sterds™ to correctly utter commonly mispronounced English words | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the host…

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Have we reached peak generative AI? 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

A slew of announcements from OpenAI and Google this week brought us to the brink of human-like AI assistants. Generative artificial intelligence is getting faster, and being applied to an increasing number of tasks. But without a major breakthrough to the models underpinning such projects, it has led some to emerge from the parapets and ask whether…

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Imagine You're in the Pantry - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep24 1:26:24

3M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

Kronk's guest house is being hallowed in an attempt to prevent more thumb suckler incursions. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/…

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OpenAI set to announce search engine, one day before Google conference 5:46

3M ago5:46

5:46

OpenAI will announce plans for a search engine powered by artificial intelligence on Monday May 13, Reuters reports. It's the latest challenge to search king Google and comes just one day before the tech giant's annual developer conference. On this week's Tech 24, Peter O'Brien looks at what might get Google sweating, amid changing search habits, a…

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Everything the Media is Getting Wrong About the College Protests 52:43

3M ago52:43

52:43

Until a month ago, college students in America were dweeby snowflake liberals, too socially anxious to notify the waiter of an incorrect order. Now, they’re (allegedly) well-connected, well-funded terrorists. Who are the students protesting for Palestine, what do they want, and why is the media obsessed with misrepresenting them? Support me on Patr…

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Wise As Serpents, Harmless As Doves 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

I hope this episode is encouraging and edifying to you. I love y’all and so grateful you took time out your day to listen to the episode! I appreciate you 💜🌻Awakened Woman 20:20 is a platform to encourage women to walk in wholeness in God, through Biblical principles. To return to the original intent in which God created and designed us. To be femi…

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A Heartbreaking Goodbye - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep23 1:34:38

3M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

Join us in mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved companion. RIP This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/

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#275 - Cinco With a Side of Mayo 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

“Cinco With a Side of Mayo” (Episode 275) The ‘Sterds™ celebrate Cinco de Mayo the only way they know how—having two white dudes and an Asian riff on the most popular Mexican dishes in the U.S. based on some random poll | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due…

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Chips, cars and cognac: What's on the menu for Xi's Europe visit 4:43

3M ago4:43

4:43

On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping will come to Europe for the first time in five years, staying in France until Tuesday. Aside from the Ukraine war, technology – computer chips and green tech in particular – could be the most important talking point on the agenda. FRANCE 24's Peter O'Brien tells us more in this week's edition of Tech 24.…

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Friendship Sandwiches - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep22 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

The gang has made their escape, but what does one do with armfuls of zombified friends? This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/…

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The US will ban TikTok unless it's sold off. What happens now? 3:52

3M ago3:52

3:52

US President Joe Biden signed a law this week giving TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance nine to 12 months to sell the popular video-sharing app or face a ban. The company has vowed to fight this in the courts. How might the showdown play out, and what does it mean for TikTok users globally? FRANCE 24's Tech Editor Peter O'Brien tells us more.…

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Annoying Gays are Not the Problem 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Autistic nonbinary TikTokers. Loud, flamboyant gay men. The twink who filmed himself having sex in the Senate hearing room. Are gay rights being eroded across the country because some of us are… annoying? It’s tempting to think so, but it isn’t true. Sadly, we can never Blaire White-ify or Pete Buttigieg-ify ourselves to freedom. Support me on Patr…

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Totally Not Fleeing - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep21 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

WELP. Things are going exceptionally sideways and the squad is most definitely not going panic, right?? This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/…

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#274 - Yucking Your Yum 1:16:27

4M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

“Yucking Your Yum” The ‘Sterds™ opined on polarizing foods and films they would remake if given the chance | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener …

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Diggy Diggy Hole - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep20 1:10:28

4M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

The gang totally doesn't get buried alive. Hehe. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2745/

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Drake Bell and the Cycle of Abuse 1:31:51

4M ago1:31:51

1:31:51

The new docu-series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is shedding light on the abuse that early-2000s child stars faced behind the scenes of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. The doc focuses especially on Drake Bell (of “Drake & Josh” fame), but leaves out half the story. Is a program that claims to be raising awareness about abuse ultimately …

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Perfectly Practical Puzzles - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep19 55:13

4M ago55:13

55:13

After Ack's astoundingly successful search of the castle, the party gathers together and uncovers the locations of the mysterious artifacts they seek to heist. This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "D…

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#273 - The Aftermath 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

“The Aftermath” The ‘Sterds™ return to their normal lives after the recent celebrity death tourney that brought so much joy, hardship, and triumph to an otherwise senseless existence | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual…

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Binance executive appears in Nigerian court on financial crimes charges 4:31

4M ago4:31

4:31

Legal proceedings began in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance's head of financial crimes compliance, appeared alone in court after Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan and the company…

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Ready, ACK'tion - D&D5e - Old World Adventures S3 Ep18 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Welcome back! We return to the depths of Mannfred's keep as Ack delves deeper in search of relics and prisoners to rescue! This episode is sponsored by VBHealth and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and get 10% off supplements and dice! Code: "dice" https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice Code: "DICE10" https://fanrolldice.com/ref/27…

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#272 - There Can Be Only One 1:10:17

4M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

2024-03-31 (#272) “There Can Be Only One” Join the ‘Sterds™ in the arduous journey of the 2024 NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney. Who will be victorious? Listen and marvel! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, an…

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J.K. Rowling’s Spiral into Madness (with ContraPoints) 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

From “sex is real” to Holocaust denial — if it happened to the wizard lady, it can happen to you. Support me on Patreon! Watch more from the brilliant Natalie Wynn a.k.a. ContraPoints. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Bernstein

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UN grapples with itself over artificial intelligence and equality 4:20

5M ago4:20

4:20

The United Nations has unanimously approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence, with all member states agreeing to make sure the technology respects human rights. The UN also hopes that AI will help it achieve its development goals for 2030, which are well behind schedule.By FRANCE 24 English

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#271 - Is That a Bracket in Your Pocket? 1:25:57

5M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

2024-03-17 (#271) "Is That a Bracket in Your Pocket?” The ‘Sterds™ make the case for their favorite contenders to make the cut in the NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney 2024 | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, an…

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