Best History Worth Saving Podcasts (2024)

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Suddenly single at sixty 14:36

2h ago14:36

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Jo Peck had just had her 60th Birthday when she was greeted with the news her husband of 25 years had his business elsewhere. So Jo took a dive into the dating pool, heart first. Her Memoir is called Suddenly Single at Sixty.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Carli spent 13 years in a cult – she shares the warning signs 13:34

3h ago13:34

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Some organisations might seem beneficial, helping to link people into others of like mind. But for some, when they go in further to a group, they realise it has taken over their life. After attending a free clairvoyant reading at a Mind Body Spirit festival, Carli McConkey became trapped in a new-age cult for 13 years. She says there are tell-tale …

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27 killed in 4 months: what’s it going to take to end violence against women? 22:56

3h ago22:56

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There's a crisis in gendered violence here in Australia, with 27 women murdered this year already, and protesters around the country demanding action. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a National Cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders on the issue. So what can be done? If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, p…

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5483 My Marriage is Worth FIVE DOLLARS! 2:07:51

35m ago2:07:51

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Sunday Morning Live 28 April 2024 In this episode, I discuss the link between temptation strength and virtue, advocating for gradual challenges for personal growth. Listeners share virtuous challenges, sparking conversations on starting small before tackling big temptations. We also touch on health advice credibility and gender perspectives on pers…

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Unusual Travel Destinations Worth Exploring 51:48

43m ago51:48

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Let's take off an explore a few truly unique travel destinations around the globe, plus two places you can't (legally) explore, but are cool anyways—details in the pod. This week's episode takes us of the beaches and resorts, away from the postcard views. Instead we go way off the beaten path with a selection of unique places on this beautiful plan…

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Young women have less savings than young men: why? 13:02

5h ago13:02

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You know the saying; a man is not a financial plan? It's meant to encourage women to take the reins of their own financial futures. But young women are still much less confident and less skilled than young men in that realm. Research from ASIC's Moneysmart has found that Gen Z women are more likely than Gen Z men to be overwhelmed by finances, have…

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Failing up: why are mediocre workers around me being promoted? 23:07

5h ago23:07

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It’s frustrating if you're working hard for a promotion at work just to see a colleague you feel is less deserving advance ahead of you. But failing upwards calls into question the idea that our workplaces are meritocracies, which is the ideal, if not the reality, that we aspire to. Can work ever be entirely based on competence? And why do some get…

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5482 Show Your Work! 1:20:05

34m ago1:20:05

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Friday Night Live 26 April 2024 In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics covering personal, societal, and intellectual dynamics. From completing an audiobook on Peaceful Parenting to discussing the future of Bitcoin amidst changes in capital gains tax, we explore a wide array of subjects. Analyzing relationships and gender dynamics, we em…

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Loving my lying, dying, cheating husband 15:19

1d ago15:19

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Imagine you are swept up in a great big love. You marry on an ocean liner, and all seems like a fairytale until the honeymoon takes a serious turn. Kerstin Pilz's memoir is called Loving My Lying, Dying, Cheating Husband.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5481 MY DAD STABBED ME WITH NEEDLES! Freedomain Call In 2:35:50

2h ago2:35:50

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5480 STOP MANIPULATING ME! 1:46:30

1h ago1:46:30

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Wednesday Night Live 24 April 2024 Join us on Wednesday Night Live as we discuss the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, the importance of traditional values versus post-Christian morality, and the decline of essential skills like swimming and cooking. We emphasize the value of diverse interests, effective communication, and emotiona…

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Ask Aunty: my friends talk over each other and I can't stand it 13:08

15h ago13:08

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You catch up with an old school friend and her husband for lunch. When you ask the husband questions the pair talk over the top of each other and your friend's voice gets louder and louder. It's a distressing experience that is making you reconsider moving back to your home town, because you'll need to see more of them. What can you do?…

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Have you flipped the script on parenting? 38:23

16h ago38:23

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The way we are as parents can be heavily influenced by our own experiences in childhood, both good and bad. When it came to parenting your own children, how much you have stuck to or strayed from how you were parented?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5479 My Mom Had 5 Kids with a Married Man! Freedomain Call In 2:34:13

16h ago2:34:13

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Stefan supports a caller in addressing personal struggles like chronic pain and family issues, encouraging introspection, accountability, and transformative growth for building meaningful connections. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, the Truth About Sadism, access…

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What ever happened to being formal? 15:05

1d ago15:05

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When it comes to presentation and manner, Australians are pretty casual, and more of the world is following suit. Employees are pushing back against formal dress codes in workplaces, and formal dress is necessary in fewer social settings. So are we losing anything by dropping the formalities? How does our presentation change the way we relate to ea…

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Here's What I Know: Geraldine Turner's confidence tip for the stage of life 3:53

1d ago3:53

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Geraldine Turner is a legend of the Australian stage, and has earned a lot of wisdom through her long career. She shares her mantra for getting through stage fright, and what she's learned about figuring out a person's true character.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Chong family share their culinary lineage 33:37

1d ago33:37

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Angie Chong’s grandfather, Chen Wing Young, is known as the man who, in the early 1940's, popularised the dim sim in Australia. Angie’s mum, Elizabeth Chong, Australia’s 'queen of Chinese Chinese cuisine', was one of the country’s first celebrity chefs. Angie has a rich cooking legacy of her own. But now, as a grandmother, how does she bring her fa…

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5478 GAMBLING ADDICTION! 36:38

2d ago36:38

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"What are your thoughts on the morality of gambling and making money from gamblers? It doesnt seem to violate UPB or the non-aggression principle, but to me its always seemed scummy and manipulative. Instead of providing any value these businesses make money off of dumb people's inability to discern probabilities." Join the PREMIUM philosophy commu…

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Leslie Jamison shared the splinters of a life 11:58

3d ago11:58

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Our closest relationships can feel all consuming sometimes. particularly our children, but also our partners, or close friends, or parents. It can be hard to imagine ourselves apart from them; to define ourselves, outside of those relationships. And even when a relationship ends those connections still resonate, we are shaped by the people in our l…

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How to create genuinely caring cultures in health and aged care 39:38

3d ago39:38

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Psychiatrist Duncan McKellar's life changed when he began looking into problems associated with the Oakden Older Persons' Mental Health Service in Adelaide. His participation in the Oakden Review was spurred on by people like Barb Spriggs who, following the death of her husband six months after being admitted to Oakden, was looking for answers. The…

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5477 Taking Care of Aging Parents? Freedomain Call In 2:34:40

3d ago2:34:40

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Discussion on caller's past relationships, childhood impact on adult relationships, caregiving, and self-prioritization. Stress on honest communication and personal goal alignment for healthy connections and growth. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the a…

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This is where you have to go: a mother's fight for justice 15:12

4d ago15:12

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In 1970 an eighteen year old, pregnant Lynda Holden took the advice of her doctor who suggested a place she could go to find support. As it happened the support came cloaked with disrespect and deception, and she was told her Aboriginality meant she couldn't keep the baby. Lynda is telling her story in a new memoir, co-written with Jo Tuscano, call…

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Michelle Ford-Eriksson on doping, boycotts and winning gold in Moscow 14:09

4d ago14:09

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Australian swimmer Michelle Ford competed in the 1980 Moscow Games, at a time when the Australian Government did not want their citizens to go and when the East German Olympic team was dominating the pool. Michelle went on to win gold and bronze at those games. Later it would be revealed that a state-wide campaign of doping athletes was being orche…

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How can we process trauma that is tied to a particular place? 21:33

8d ago21:33

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A shopping centre and a church were recently the scenes of two violent attacks in Sydney. The events were shocking because of what happened, but they were also shocking because of where they happened. What happens when a place that we think of as intrinsically safe sees that protection broken? And how can we process trauma when it becomes tied to a…

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5476 NEVER STOP JUDGING! 2:06:14

4d ago2:06:14

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Sunday Morning Live 21 April 2024 I share a humorous story of succumbing to carrot cake temptation while striving to avoid sugar, emphasizing the balance between willpower and occasional indulgence. The conversation covers food struggles, nutritional insights, and philosophical reflections. We touch on sugar substitutes, spinach myths, dating dynam…

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'If I had to have a titanium knee placed in my leg, it would be worth it. I'm going to finish this walk.' Finding yourself on the Camino de Santiago 16:05

5d ago16:05

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Stretching across hundreds of kilometres and multiple countries, the Camino de Santiago is perhaps the best known collection of pilgrims' ways in the world and a walk that is said to be like no other. But what is it like to put one foot in front of the other and set out on a path that will take you many weeks to complete? To follow in the footsteps…

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Does wearing glasses make your eyesight worse? 14:52

5d ago14:52

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When we first start wearing glasses, or get a stronger prescription, it can feel like our previous eyesight is worse than it was. But do glasses really make our eyes 'lazy'? Or is it all in the mind? We answer your optometry questions.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"How's the weather?" Why we do small talk, and how to master it. 20:29

5d ago20:29

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Small talk is the bane of many, but these innocuous, shallow-seeming conversations with strangers and acquaintances can be more revealing than we might realise. We look at the function of small talk in human socialising, why it gets a bad rap, and how to improve your conversation game.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5475 I CAN'T GET A GIRLFRIEND! Freedomain Call In 2:49:34

5d ago2:49:34

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A young man discusses his dating struggles and exploration of the "manosphere" with Stefan, covering plastic surgery, family dynamics, and the impact of being raised by a single mother. They emphasize the importance of communication, understanding values, and recognizing personal needs in relationships. Stefan encourages the caller to address the e…

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5474 NO FREAKING REGRETS! 1:59:56

6d ago1:59:56

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Friday Night Live 19 April 2024 Join philosopher Stefan Molyneux for the BitCoin halving of 2024, World War III predictions, and the importance of overcoming excuses! Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, the Truth About Sadism, access to the audiobook for my new book …

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5473 ACCEPT YOURSELF DAMMIT! 2:05:19

7d ago2:05:19

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Wednesday Night Live 17 April 2024 In a thought-provoking episode of Wednesday Night Live, we explore the UK's push for a smoke-free generation by banning tobacco sales to those born after 2008. We discuss the government's stance on nicotine, compare it with marijuana legalization, and touch on societal views of smoking and cannabis. Delving into m…

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Ask Aunty: I feel uncomfortable about my friend's social media feed 12:29

8d ago12:29

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Your friend invests a lot of time in her social media posts and wants you to share some of them on your feed as well. You're not a fan of what she posts, cringe when she tags you in them, and feel uncomfortable when you see her in person and she brings it up. What should you do?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How is the cost of living affecting your relationships? 38:25

8d ago38:25

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Just living life is expensive right now, with the price of almost everything having gone up a lot in the past couple of years. So how is that affecting your relationships with your friends, your romantic partner, your family — all the people who are important in your life.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5472 Surviving Suicide... Freedomain Call In 2:12:42

8d ago2:12:42

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Exploring a caller's journey through trauma, divorce, and emotional struggles, themes of forgiveness and self-reflection emerge. The episode emphasizes personal growth, addressing past trauma, seeking help, and embracing change amidst family challenges. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About …

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How to make sure your kids are getting the right nutrients for an active life 16:28

9d ago16:28

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As parents, many of us worry that if our kids only like eating pasta, white bread and cheese, they may be missing out on some essential nutrients - particularly protein. 99 per cent of Australian adults are getting enough protein, but what about kids? And what are some tips for introducing the foods they need but don't necessarily like on the first…

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Here's What I Know: why Yumi Stynes is looking forward to old age 5:21

9d ago5:21

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Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster, author and resident ABC taboo breaker with her beloved podcast Ladies, We Need To Talk. As a new season launches, she shares how she learned to be consensual with her body, the creative ways you can get your sleep, and why she's looking forward to running marathons in her 70s.…

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What’s the best way to tell the history of Australia? It’s by eating cake 28:19

9d ago28:19

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We hear a lot about wars and leaders and political or ideological trends, in history class, but wouldn't it be more fun to tell that story...through cake? That's what the collections team at State Library of Queensland thought when they kept seeing archival documents about the Australian history of baking stretching way back in time. The result is …

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5471 I Was a Drug Dealer! Freedomain Call In 2:51:40

10d ago2:51:40

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Hey Stefan, I’ve listened to your show on and off for about 6 years. I’ve implemented many things you’ve taught about parenting and philosophy into my life. I currently have a 10 month old son and lovely wife who I connected with using tactics you taught me and we even listened to your show together when we first started dating. Now for the bad stu…

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