Best I Believe Podcasts (2023)

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This I Believe Illinois

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LISTEN: This I Believe Meet the Authors Fall 2023 46:43

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Program to celebrate the 10 selected essayists of the This I Believe Essay Program 2023.By Beatrice Bonner

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E11 | Nomar Goes to the Library 59:50

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E11 | Nomar Goes to the Library⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mr. Ouija by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Closing song: Thuggish Ruggish Bone by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Welcome to season 6, episode 11 of the I Want to Believe podcast! Tonight, I am sharing a talk I gave last September at the CM Bailey Library in Winthrop, Ma…

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What I Believe

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EP 57 – Adam Kay on the values of the NHS, fundamental human equality, and the future of one of the UK’s most cherished institutions 37:52

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Andrew Copson speaks to award-winning writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay who shares the beliefs that have shaped his life and career. From the original values of the NHS, to questions about its future, he lifts the lid on one of the UK’s most cherished institutions, founded by humanist Nye Bevan, and offers a glimpse into the challenges f…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Lentil up: types, tips, and favorite recipes 39:55

14d ago39:55

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(S8 E22) Find out why this 8000 year old plant is still popular today. Versatile, healthy, and affordable, it can be the side dish or the main star of your table. They can serve either as the star or supporting player in soups, stews, fritters, salads, chilis, burgers, and curries. Also they are replete with spiritual meaning. In the Jewish culture…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Cauldron of Story Ep. 1 The Frog Prince (ft. Rachel Irber) 48:56

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I am introducing a new patron only series called Cauldron of Story where I read and discuss a fairy tale with my wife, Rachel Irber. In this first episode, Rachel and I discuss The Frog Prince, the first story in the Grimm's fairy tale collection. We start with an introduction to the series and then jump right into the story. Future episodes will b…

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What I Believe

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EP 56 – Lynne Featherstone on liberalism, being the chief architect of the same-sex marriage act, and her deep aversion to conformity 31:18

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Andrew Copson speaks to Liberal Democrat peer and patron of Humanists UK, Baroness Lynne Featherstone who shares her political experiences as a Minister of the Conservative–Liberal Democrat Coalition Government (2010-2015). From being the chief architect of the same-sex marriage act, to the values that drive her liberal beliefs, it’s a must-listen …

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: The Power of Airports 3:00

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Mark McDonald 2023 This I Believe EssayistBy Mark McDonald

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: Magic in the Mundane 2:28

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Avery Hopper 2023 This I Believe EssayistBy Avery Hopper

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What I Believe

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EP 55 – Alom Shaha on becoming a humanist, the joy of teaching, and writing ’The Young Atheist’s Handbook’ 34:48

28d ago34:48

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Andrew Copson speaks to science communicator Alom Shaha who shares his experiences as a teacher and author. From growing up in a strict Bangladeshi Muslim area in south-east London, to the role of his teachers in shaping his worldview, it’s a thought-provoking episode about the power of education and the thrill of intellectual endeavour. Alom Shaha…

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: Being Called Weird is a Compliment 2:14

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Leilani Essien 2023 This I Believe EssayistBy Leilani Essien

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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What we ate: wonton ravioli, slaw, and sausage casing 46:02

28d ago46:02

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(S8 E21) Rick and Kate have another fun and informative chat about what they have been cooking and eating lately. Share their pride in clearing out their fridges and freezers while making delicious meals out of random leftovers! Learn about the South Indian dish curd rice, and the North Indian dish lasooni palak. Do you know how to make a decent pi…

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: Blood Doesn't Equal Family 1:48

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Emilie Harrison 2023 This I Believe Essayist.By Emilie Harrison

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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My Brother's Keeper (ft. Tim Powers) 1:37:41

29d ago1:37:41

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Happy Halloween! To mark the spooky season, I interviewed the master of the numinous, Tim Powers, about his new book, My Brother's Keeper. We discussed the book, St. Hubert, the power of the subconscious, and, oddly enough, quantum physics. Tim Powers will also be speaking at Doxacon this year and I will be attending as a guest. Here is the website…

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: I Believe in Friendship Bracelets 2:03

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2023 This I Believe Essayist Sofia FlickBy Sofia Flick

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E10.5 | Otherworldly Mysteries Halloween Special II 1:33:52

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E10.5 | Otherworldly Mysteries Halloween Special II⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance & Vincent Price on PBS Mystery! Closing song: Voyage by Lemmino Welcome to a second 2023 Halloween Special of the I Want to Believe podcast! Tonight we are sharing OTHERWORLDLY MYSTERIES f…

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: Finding the Quiet in Your Life 2:25

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Amy Yang 2023 This I Believe Essayist.By Amy Yang

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: I Believe in Breakups 2:16

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Lily Churchwell 2023 This I Believe Essayist.By Lily Churchwell

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What I Believe

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EP 54 – Tommy Sheppard MP on republicanism, the anti-nuclear campaign, and why he’s not a nationalist 28:57

1M ago28:57

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Andrew Copson speaks to SNP MP Tommy Sheppard about his life and career as a politician. From his childhood in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, to his unwavering commitment to Scottish independence, it's an engaging episode that explores the importance of collective endeavour, democracy, and the need for progressive change in a rapidly changin…

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: I Believe in Long Nails 2:27

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Marianna Lowe 2023 This I Believe EssayistBy Marianna Lowe

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: I Believe in Big Mouths and Small Mouthpieces 2:18

1M ago2:18

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Angel Trader 2023 This I Believe EssayistBy Angel Trader

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This I Believe Illinois

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This I Believe: I Believe in Sewing 1:55

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This I Believe Essayist Andrew Doellman.By Andrew Doellman

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What I Believe

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EP 53 – Samira Ahmed on the art of interviewing, equal pay at the BBC, and the ‘toxic’ nature of UK political discourse 40:50

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Andrew Copson chats to multi award-winning journalist, writer, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed who shares the secrets and skills behind her successful career. From questioning those in power, to taking an equal pay case against the BBC, it’s an inspiring episode about the fight for equality and challenging the status quo. Samira Ahmed is a regular con…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Full of piss and vinegar: Kate and Rick get acidic 38:04

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(S8 E20) You probably have at least one bottle of vinegar in your cabinet... and if you are similar to one of the podcast hosts, you might have 15. What exactly is vinegar and what are its uses? Kate and Rick have the 411 on this important and transformational item used in many dishes for millenia. How is it made? What is it made of? Are there a fe…

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E10 | The Midnight Game - Halloween Special 2023 1:22:27

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E10 | The Midnight Game - Halloween Special 2023⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Midnight by Ice-TClosing song: In the Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett Clips throughout: Sam Golbach | Hai Kuu | Kaylena Orr Ay! Welcome to the 2023 Halloween Special of the I Want to Believe podcast! There are a lot of paranormal game…

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What I Believe

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EP 52 – Adam Rutherford on tackling racist pseudoscience, ’Where are you really from?’, and Taylor Swift Vs Charles Darwin 32:59

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Andrew Copson chats with geneticist and author of How to Argue With a Racist Adam Rutherford about the motivations behind a career spent challenging false claims from religion and pseudoscience. From unshackling ourselves from the constraints of evolution, to charting the trajectory of our long history, it's a reflective discussion that emphasises …

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What I Believe

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EP 51 – Henry Marsh on being a neurosurgeon, living with advanced prostate cancer, and the arguments for assisted dying 32:43

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Andrew Copson explores the life and work of eminent neurosurgeon and writer Henry Marsh who reflects on living with advanced prostate cancer and the motivations behind his world-renowned career. From his unconventional route into medicine, to his experiences as both doctor and patient, it's a thought-provoking discussion about the complexities of h…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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No bad apples: Eye on this bountiful, hardy treat 37:59

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(S8 E19) Do you know how many varieties of apples exist?! It's probably way more than you think. Rick and Kate are here to help you break down this delicious and ubiquitous fruit, and share their favorite tips. Where do apples come from? What can you do with them? Which varieties are best suited for what application? Sweet, savory, or both? Listen …

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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St. Brendan, Tolkien and The West (ft. Matthew Scarince) 1:17:32

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Matthew Scarince joins the show to discuss an essay he wrote on J. R. R. Tolkien titled Looking to the West: A Brief Study of Tolkien’s Carolingian Heritage. We discuss Tolkien's conception of "The West" and what that has to do with St. Brendan the Navigator, Charlemagne, and The Last World Emperor. We also include a brief discussion on Tolkien's d…

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What I Believe

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EP 50 – Sandi Toksvig on bishops, Scandi convents, and masterminding a school rebellion 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Andrew Copson deep dives into the fascinating world of comedian, author, and human rights advocate Sandi Toksvig who shares some of the experiences that have fueled her fervent commitment to equality and justice. From school days spent at a French-speaking convent (where she masterminded a school rebellion), to earlier this year challenging the Arc…

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E9 | The MIB From 1873 29:10

2M ago29:10

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E9 | The MIB From 1873⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Band of Wicked Beasts by The Ghost of Johnny CashClosing song: Man in Black by Johnny Cash Clips throughout the episode: Cortex Zero - Fox 13 Seattle - Eddie Style Ay! Welcome to the ninth episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast! In the evening hours …

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Getting cozy: The flavors of Fall 43:23

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(S8 E18) A recipe for an amazing corn chowder starts off the Fall flavors episode, and you don’t want to miss the special trick that creates the flavor profile. Kate and Rick cover all things Fall, from the flavors to “sweater weather,” to a quiz from the producer that covers statistics on falling. This episode has it all: figs, apples, pears, mapl…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Wonder, Mischief, & Fairyland (ft. Junius Johnson) 1:11:43

3M ago1:11:43

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What do wonder and mischief have to do with education? What can Fairyland teach us? Junius Johnson, independent scholar, teacher, musician, and writer, joins the show to discuss his new book, On Teaching Fairy Stories: A Guide to Cultivating Wonder in Students through Great Literature. Johnson and I discuss the nature of Fairyland, fairy stories, a…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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The Eyes Have It: It’s potato time 49:07

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(S8 E17) Where do they come from? How long have they been around? And what are they good for? Kate and Rick bring you the 411 on everything potato. Which ones are good for potato salad? How do you make the perfect baked potato? From fried to boiled, mashed to roasted, puréed to flaked, there’s a lot of versatility in these little tubers. Their prod…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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The Birth of Comedy (ft. Susannah Black Roberts) 1:17:38

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Friedrich Nietzsche and a guy named Bronze Age Pervert want to return to the Bronze Age of Greek civilization to reinvigorate our culture with abundant vitality. The trouble is, Greek paganism, like all paganism, lacks the vitality they so desire. The life force they want can't fulfill their desires. What can? Susannah Black Roberts, Senior Editor …

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E8 | Return of the Black-Eyed Kids 34:58

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E8 | Return of the Black-Eyed Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Song: Starface*⁠⁠⁠ by Jean Dawson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Closing song: I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door by Eddie Hodges Clips throughout the episode: Monstrum by Storied Ay! Welcome to the eighth episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast! There’s just something about black-eyed…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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What We Ate: Full episode about our latest delights 54:18

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(S8 E16) Rick and Kate have for your listening pleasure a full extended episode of What They Ate Last Night! Learn some tasty recipes and surprising tips as they discuss recent successes (and not-so-much-successes) from their cooking and dining. Do you know what you can do with leftover whey if you make your own paneer or ricotta? How about knowing…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Conan Among the Ashes (ft. Alexander Palacio) 1:53:05

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Demon snake gods, human sacrifice, and what does Conan the Barbarian have to do with Hernan Cortez? Alexander Palacio joins the show to talk about his sword and sorcery series, Ashes of the Urn. We also talk about story structure, the writing process, and how much power Barnes and Noble shelf stockers have over the culture. Follow Alexander on Twit…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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FITP (Part Two): Hibiscus cheese, Old Bay Gold Fish, and a fake priest 36:05

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(S8 E15) Kate and Rick are back with part two of their summer Flash In The Pan series focusing on food news and trends that are always interesting, mostly amusing, and sometimes scary. From the rise of savory cocktails to a new flavor of Kit Kat, to one of our favorite product lines possibly going bankrupt, they have it all. Did you know there is a…

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E7 | The Sleep Watcher of Cape Elizabeth 31:17

4M ago31:17

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E7 | The Sleep Watcher of Cape Elizabeth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠AUDIBLE AFFILIATE LINK - Get a FREE 30 day trial to Audible⁠⁠⁠ - Help support the podcast! Opening Song: Sunglasses at Night⁠ by Corey Hart⁠⁠⁠ | Chin Check by N.W.A.Opening Clip: Scare Theater⁠⁠⁠ | Closing song: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells Ay! Wel…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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FITP: (Part One) Chains making changes, price gouging, and probably cannibalism 36:00

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(S8 E14) It’s that time of the year when we bring you the latest and most exciting trends and news stories. Kate and Rick keep their fingers on the pulse of the food world to deliver you surprising and ridiculous hot topics. Find out how the creators of South Park are trying out the newest model for paying servers, who has created a spoiled food de…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Weathering Wuthering Heights (ft. Eleanor Bourg Nicholson) 1:24:18

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Gothic fiction author, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson, returns to the show to discuss Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights. We discuss the novel's religious and gothic themes, Emily's background and beliefs and much more. Find out why so many people misread the relationship between the two main characters by tuning in! Author’s Books Mentioned: Brother…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Let's Go Out: Dining Al Fresco 32:12

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(S8 E13) Ahhh…the great outdoors! Summer is here and it brings to mind hiking, biking, walking and…eating outside! Along with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, it also means there is no better time to think about meeting your friends in the fresh air of summer. What dishes are the best to prepare (or buy) to make your outdoor dining experience m…

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E6 | Incident in the Khamar Daban Mountains 31:32

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E6 | Incident in the Khamar Daban Mountains⁠⁠⁠ ⁠AUDIBLE AFFILIATE LINK - Get a FREE 30 day trial to Audible⁠⁠ - Help support the podcast! Opening Song: Power Freaks by Jean Dawson⁠ | Closing song: Black Rainbows⁠ by Miracle Musical Opening Clip: Cadaber | Clips throughout episode: Nick Crowley ⁠ Ay! Welcome to the…

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Tik Tok viral recipes: Does trendy = good? 41:29

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(S8 E12) Get ready for a rundown of food trends rocking Tik Tok! From the legendary "Tik tok pasta" to cloud bread, from corn ribs to a sushi bake, some fun (and not so fun) things people are making popular. Kate and Rick bring you some of the most interesting ideas, as well as some odd ones. They share the ideas they would try, and also the suspic…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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The Grimm's Magic Fairy Tales (ft. Rev. G. Ronald Murphy, S. J.) 1:37:24

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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German academics and philologists and are famous for their collection of folk tales, which includes Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White. Rev. G. Ronald Murphy, S. J. joins the show to these stories and his book, The Owl, The Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimm's Magic Fairy Tale…

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The Humble Oat: Mighty and Nutritious 30:27

6M ago30:27

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(S8 E11) Oats are one of the most nutritionally rich and widely available grains to help us manage our diet. Kate and Rick talk about the many uses for this ancient grain in your diet. Should you use rolled or steel cut oats in overnight oats? How do you use them in ice cream or oat milk? How about bread? Have you had savory oatmeal? These versatil…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Don't Go Into The Wildwood! (ft. Marly Youmans) 1:11:12

6M ago1:11:12

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Author and poet Marly Youmans joins the show to discuss her recently published book, Seren of the Wildwood from Wiseblood Books: "Seren is born on the brink of Wildwood, realm of shadowy fey who listen and laugh–who sometimes bless and sometimes curse. As she grows into young womanhood, shaped by a familial tragedy tied to her conception, she is lu…

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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Hand pies: portable, flavorful, and universal 31:50

7M ago31:50

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(S8 E10) Nearly every culture has a hand pie, and for good reason. Rick and Kate talk about what constitutes a legit hand pie, and of course they discuss their favorites. Cornwall is famous for its pasty, Latin America for its empanadas, and Asia has the samosa and Xian Bing -- and that’s just the beginning of the list! Which country’s hand pie wil…

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I Might Believe in Faeries

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Amboria: The World Under Starlight (ft. Richard Rohlin) 1:24:33

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Richard Rohlin has wrapped a living sword, giants, unfathomable sea monsters, liturgy, angelic stars, and more into his new tabletop role playing game from Strange Owl Games. Amboria: The World Under Starlight is the result of about 20 years of myth-making and poetry. Culture, ritual, and liturgy are expertly woven together in this rich, textured, …

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I Want To Believe: Season 6

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S6 E5 | Michelle Shores and a Gathering of Ghosts 39:29

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E5 | Michelle Shores and a Gathering of Ghosts⁠ AUDIBLE AFFILIATE LINK - Get a FREE 30 day trial to Audible⁠ - Help support the podcast! Opening Song: The Sound by Nomar Slevik | Closing song: Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen Clips throughout episode: ⁠WABI TV BUY MICHELLE'S BOOK HERE Ay! Welcome to the fi…

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