Best Henry Gould Podcasts (2024)

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ZACHARY QUINTO — on being a leading man in “Brilliant Minds” 45:30

5h ago45:30

45:30

Actor Zachary Quinto comes back to the show for another helping. Over Greek salad, Quinto tells us about this huge moment in his career, why he avoids reading reviews at all costs, and how he's taking care of himself during this polarizing political moment. This episode was recorded at Cookbook Market & Cafe in Larchmont Village, CA. Learn more abo…

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The Maine Woods, by Henry David Thoreau, Part 1 51:40

1h ago51:40

51:40

Let’s journey to sleep with Henry David Thoreau as he explores the back of beyond in Maine, ponders the fate of forests, visits some barely-there towns, and…gets accosted by politicians? Talk about timing! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/…

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RACHEL BLOOM — laughing while grieving and surviving 'status dysmorphia’ 47:59

3d ago47:59

47:59

Actor and comedian Rachel Bloom joins the show. Over Persian crispy rice and Moroccan spiced carrots, Bloom tells me about her new Netflix special “Death, Let Me Do My Special,” and we both laugh and get a little teary recalling people we’ve lost close to us. Plus, Rachel gets me in stitches talking about parenting paranoia. This episode was record…

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The Book of Werewolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould, Part 3 53:15

4d ago53:15

53:15

Let’s celebrate the spooky season with more from this history of lycanthropy and a long chapter of wolfish folktales. Bears, hares, and dogs drinking cider are also mentioned. Honestly, the human imagination is so delightfully weird. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: h…

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BWS 48: Tune In for Spooky Sips & Perfect Pairings in Our Halloween Podcast 17:59

3d ago17:59

17:59

As we embrace the end of harvest and the approach of cozy winter evenings, we are excited to introduce our latest podcast episode dedicated to all things Halloween. In this episode, we’ll dive into the perfect pairings of wines and seasonal drinks with your favourite Halloween treats and autumnal dishes. Whether you're planning a spooky soirée or s…

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TYLER HENRY — on his early premonitions and talking to Alan Thicke on the other side 47:31

8d ago47:31

47:31

Celebrity medium Tyler Henry joins the show. Over salads, Tyler tells me about when he discovered his ability to speak to the departed, his first celebrity client (psst, it’s Sarah Paulson), and his new live Netflix show. This episode was recorded at Terra at Eataly in Century City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Faery Lands of the South Seas, by Hall and Nordhoff, Part 3 50:25

9d ago50:25

50:25

Let’s sail the seas of sleep with more from this marvelous travelogue from the South Seas. This time, we encounter a waterspout and get happily marooned on an idyllic island. Cast away your cares, friends. It’s a lovely tale. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://w…

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October 2024 Review 3:11:20

13d ago3:11:20

3:11:20

What a window that was! So much to dissect from the action. Join us as we literally go around the world discussing the October international break - from one continent to the next! Follow us: @windowintlpod / @we_global on X.

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JOSH GAD — on a fraught father-son relationship and why “Frozen” freaks out his kids 48:12

22d ago48:12

48:12

The voice of Olaf in “Frozen” and Elder Arnold Cunningham in “Book of Mormon” ... Josh Gad joins the show. Over a salmon citrus salad, Josh tells me about finding out about his father’s secret family, why working in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” sent him home in tears, and we get a little tease for what’s next in the world of “Frozen…

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Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis (Part 9) 48:56

16d ago48:56

48:56

Let’s fall asleep with a new reading from this wonderful look into our universe. This time, we contemplate the phases of the moon, the life and death of the stars, and our position in this vast and whirling universe. The stuff of starry visions indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod…

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October 2024 Preview 3:12:13

21d ago3:12:13

3:12:13

Brandon and Joe are back with another preview, and we spend time discussing World Cup Qualifying in Oceania, Asia, and South America. Then Nations League in North/Central America & the Caribbean as well as Europe. Plus, African Cup of Nations qualifying in Africa!

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PAUL FEIG — on basing “Freaks and Geeks” on his life and how “Bridesmaids” almost wasn’t 49:50

22d ago49:50

49:50

“Jackpot!” director Paul Feig joins the show. Over martinis, Paul tells me about being a tour guide at Universal Studios, how Judd Apatow was a big support in getting “Freaks and Geeks” made, and how “The Office” was tweaked for American audiences. This episode was recorded at The Benjamin in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 1 53:59

30d ago53:59

53:59

Let’s fall asleep with a new listener request! This time, we travel back in time to learn the origins of that most pleasant and cozy of places, the country inn. From manors to monasteries and pilgrimage houses, it’s quite a relaxing trip. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coff…

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Malta's Yannick Yankam Joins the Show 36:20

28d ago36:20

36:20

In this special episode, we are delighted to be joined by Yannick Yankam from the Malta National Team! We discuss his time with the national team, his first goal for his country, club life, pastizzi (yum), and life back home.

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LILY RABE — on "American Horror Story" and working with mom's ex Al Pacino 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

"Presumed Innocent” star Lily Rabe joins the show. Over oysters, Lily talks about working together on “Merchant of Venice," how Ryan Murphy made it impossible to say no to him, and why she knows her mother (the late great Jill Clayburgh) would approve of her partner Hamish Linklater. This episode was recorded at The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park, CA. …

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New Recording! 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog 1 - Pharmacy 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Let’s close out our month of new versions of old episodes with a fresh recording of our very first foray into the 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Consumers Guide. In this episode, we trip through the Drugs Department, and what a trip it is. How anyone survived 19th-century medicine, I cannot say. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon:…

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BWS 47: Oktoberfest 17:19

1M ago17:19

17:19

It's that time of year again, Oktoberfest, let's celebrate everything German! On our latest podcast, we discuss some of the Oktoberfest history, German beer styles, food matches and a look at how to navigate your way through German wines. Grab a beer, bottle of Riesling and a hot dog and have a listen. FOLLOW US 👋 Twitter: butlers-winecellar.co.uk/…

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MENA SUVARI — on leaving toxic relationships and healing through writing 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

"American Beauty” and “American Pie” star Mena Suvari joins the show. Over veggie burgers, Mena talks about deciding to stop being vegan, how marrying young made her repeat generational trauma, and why she decided to have a child at age 38. This episode was recorded at Hugo’s in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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New Recording! How We Think, by John Dewey, Part 1 50:40

1M ago50:40

50:40

Let’s relax with a new recording of a very old episode from a book I had completely forgotten about! Tonight, we learn what constitutes “thinking,” ponder clouds and forks in the road, and consider the similarity between children and scientists. Cutting edge stuff for 1910! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patr…

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September Review, Pt. 2: CONCACAF Nations League + AFCON Qualifying 1:52:39

2M ago1:52:39

1:52:39

We didn't think there would be a Part 2, but here we are. Brandon and Joe discuss CONCACAF Nations League and the craziness of AFCON Qualifying.

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September Review, Pt. 1: All World Cup Qualifying + UEFA NL 2:20:57

2M ago2:20:57

2:20:57

Brandon and Joe recap what happened in Oceania, South America, and Asia this month - including some interviews with Ben Waine (NZL), Christian Pulisic (USA), Caleb Wiley (USA), Marlon Fossey (USA), and Mark McKenzie (USA). Plus, we run through UEFA Nations League and recap the action there.

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NOLAN GOULD — (van)life after ‘Modern Family’ and finding his people in L.A. 51:17

1M ago51:17

51:17

“Modern Family” star Nolan Gould joins the show. Over traditional Mexican fare, Nolan tells me about selling all his belongings post “Modern Family,” his backpacking/van life phase, and his Nerf gun fight with Bryan Cranston. This episode was recorded at El Compadre in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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New Recording! The Book of Household Management, by Mrs. Isabella Beeton - Part 1 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

Let’s relax with another new recording of a very old episode—Part One of a fave on this podcast. In this first episode from Mrs. B, we learn the duties of the mistress of the house, from rising early to hiring servants and wearing pleasing color combos. Frankly, it’s enough to send anyone to sleep with exhaustion! Help us stay ad-free and 100% list…

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Jesse Joins Andy Richter to Talk About His Roots 5:18

2M ago5:18

5:18

Today, we are giving you a sneak peak into comedian Andy Richter’s podcast, The Three Questions with Andy Richter. Every Tuesday on The Three Questions, Andy invites friends, actors, musicians and asks them all the same three questions: "Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned?" And tune in to the podcast feed every Frida…

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ANDY RICHTER — dating app happy endings and being Conan O’Brien’s ‘TV wife’ 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

“Modern Family” star Nolan Gould joins the show. Over traditional Mexican fare, Nolan tells me about selling all his belongings post “Modern Family,” his backpacking/van life phase, and his Nerf gun fight with Bryan Cranston. This episode was recorded at El Compadre in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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New Recording! 1925 Transatlantic Eastbound Passenger Sailings 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Let’s relax and sleep with a shiny new recording of a very old episode. This time, dreamy sleep awaits our travel and list lovers as we read a schedule of transatlantic steamer sailings from 1925. You may recognize a few famous names if you stay awake long enough. Bon voyage! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.pa…

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September Preview, Part II: World Cup & AFCON Qualifying 2:06:16

2M ago2:06:16

2:06:16

In Part II, Brandon and Joe discuss World Cup Qualifying in Asia and South Africa, as well as AFCON Qualifying.

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September Preview, Part I: Nations League Is Back 2:01:32

2M ago2:01:32

2:01:32

In Part I, Brandon and Joe discuss the new Nations League campaigns that will kick off in this window in UEFA (Europe) and CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean).

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ASHLEY PARK — finding love on 'Emily in Paris' and a bestie in Lily Collins 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

"Emily in Paris" star Ashley Park joins the show. Over oysters and nicoise salad, Ashley tells me about her early days on Broadway, her showmance turned serious relationship with costar Paul Forman, and she reveals a special moment with Meryl Streep from working together on “Only Murders in the Building.” This episode was recorded at Palihouse Lobb…

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New Recording! The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 1 49:47

2M ago49:47

49:47

Let’s relax and sleep with the first of some fresh new recordings of very, very old episodes. This time, we learn what architecture covers, what we should study, and why putting buildings in healthy spots is a good idea. Obvious? Apparently not! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me…

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BEN PLATT – stairway hookups and the queer Americana of 'Honeymind' 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Singer, Broadway star and film actor Ben Platt joins the show. Over chicken and broccoli, Ben tells me about the queer Americana of his latest album “Honeymind,” we hear the real backstory to his romance with fiancé Noah Galvin, and we get the scoop on the ambitious “Merrily We Roll Along” Richard Linklater film. This episode was recorded at Genghi…

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Tonga Begin World Cup Qualifying - with Maikeli Lomu 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

In this special episode, Joe and Brandon talk with Maikeli Lomu, a new callup to the Tongan National Team who dropped everything and moved from the USA to the island to play! His fascinating story, which is still unfolding, is one not to miss! Follow Maikeli through qualifying on Instagram: @maikeli_lomu Follow our show on X for the latest roster d…

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The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

Let’s relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a hill! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: …

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AWKWAFINA - unresolved grief and a healing trip to Korea 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

"Jackpot” star Nora “Awkwafina” Lum joins the show. Over croquettes monsieur, Nora tells me about feeling like an “Asian mom” on her Comedy Central show, the unusual store where her grandmother likes to namedrop her, and coping with the loss of her mother in adulthood. This episode was recorded at Mr. T in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 6 56:51

3M ago56:51

56:51

Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the operation of agricultural machinery. This time, some Q&A and a surprisingly excellent scientific explanation of the states of matter. Steamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https:…

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BWS 46: Wine & Music 22:13

3M ago22:13

22:13

This month we look at wine and music pairings. We work through some of the music genres and think about which wines would make a perfect match. Music affects the mood, and emotions, as does wine, so we thought it might be interesting to think about some enlightening combinations. Have a listen and let us know, through social media, if you agree or …

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RITA ORA — newlywed life and turning down ‘Eurovision’ 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

Singer, actor, and “The Masked Singer” host Rita Ora joins the show. Over uni and endive salad, Rita tells me about turning down “Eurovision” and Andrew Llyod Webber, how making tea for musicians led to her big break, and the reality TV inspiration for her villainous Queen of Hearts in Disney + film “Descendants: The Rise of Red.” This episode was …