Best New Life On Cape Cods Podcasts (2024)

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News Roundup: Timeline for new Cape bridges; proposed machine gun range downsized 48:36

21m ago48:36

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This week: We've got the latest on plans to replace the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, after the state holds its first public meeting in a year. And, a controversial heavy machine gun range proposed for Joint Base Cape Cod has been scaled back, but questions about its impacts remain. And right whales get their day of recognition.…

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Episode 101: King For A Day 41:28

8h ago41:28

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Ever wondered why your two plucky podcasters haven't ever been placed in charge of a kingdom? Well, after this episode, you'll thank your lucky stars because you'll know the horrifying answer. And it's not who you'd think that's the real menace. Your Bartender Mike Whiskey and Your Friend Frosty unleash upon the world their terrifying ideas for a f…

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Life, loss and love 49:26

22h ago49:26

49:26

A conversation with Nick Shaw about the loss of his young son.By Liz Lerner

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Island books 50:03

2d ago50:03

50:03

Our monthly book show discusses books about islands.By Mindy Todd

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Electric transportation 48:06

3d ago48:06

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The transition to electric transportationBy Mindy Todd

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News Roundup: Coastal zones facing climate change impacts; OB fishes out truck from ferry terminal waters 49:36

7d ago49:36

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This week: The state has a new head of Coastal Zone Management, which could impact climate planning around our region; a driver eluded police on Martha's Vineyard, crashed through a security gate, and went headlong into the water off the end of the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal; and, Orleans is getting some big public art.…

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Learning about and protecting endangered whales 49:29

7d ago49:29

49:29

Learning about whales, including through musical simulations.By Mindy Todd

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Episode 100: Making It To One Hundred 43:21

7d ago43:21

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No one thought this day would come. Admit it, you were skeptical too. But Your Friend Frosty and your bartender Mike Whiskey have done the impossible (or at least, the improbably) and made it to 100 EPISODES. Thank you all for your support - now let's get weird. Again. Whiskey has a list of other things turning one hundred this year, and Your Frien…

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Borderline personality disorder 49:34

9d ago49:34

49:34

The treatment of mood and personality disorders.By Mindy Todd

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Gardening in April 49:38

10d ago49:38

49:38

Our monthly gardens program with Roberta Clark is back.By Mindy Todd

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News Roundup: Nature speaks; Harwich has drinking water difficulties 49:33

14d ago49:33

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This week: An earthquake, an eclipse… what else could happen? Ahh, maybe better not to ask! Meanwhile, firefighting foam gets into drinking water in Harwich—it’s not PFAS foam, but it’s not good to drink, either. And: what happens to Cuttyhunk island if the ferry can’t get into the harbor?By Steve Junker

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Episode 99: They Run A Diner 53:02

14d ago53:02

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Midnight Burger, Season 4, is just about to drop (unless you're a Patreon subscriber, in which case you're several episodes in already). As such, Your Friend Frosty and everybody's favorite special guest star Robare are taking over the show to talk about another show. It's how they do things here. We're going back to the beginning to discussing the…

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Science organizations: engaging in our communities 49:28

16d ago49:28

49:28

How science organizations engage in our communities.By Mindy Todd

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Notorious pirates 49:35

17d ago49:35

49:35

Pirates and their influence on the emergence of America.By Mindy Todd

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The science behind memory 49:28

18d ago49:28

49:28

The latest science of how memory works.By Mindy Todd

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Millions of people witness rare total solar eclipse across North America 8:51

18d ago8:51

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Millions of people on Monday watched a rare total eclipse cut across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging some towns and cities into darkness for several minutes. In many other places it was a chance to view a partial eclipse. Miles O'Brien, who witnessed the spectacle from Dallas, has our report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org…

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Food waste is a global problem. Here are major drivers and what can be done about it 5:49

21d ago5:49

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More than 2 billion people, about a third of the world's population, face food insecurity. At the same time, a recent UN report estimated that more than 1 billion metric tons of food went to waste in 2022, enough to give each person facing hunger around the world more than one meal a day. Ali Rogin speaks with Dana Gunders, executive director of Re…

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Why air quality is getting worse in many places and how it puts human health at risk 5:31

21d ago5:31

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While the U.S. has made great progress improving air quality in recent decades, air pollution is still a driver of many serious health conditions both domestically and globally. According to a new report, only seven countries met the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines for pollution in 2023. Glory Dolphin Hammes, North American CEO f…

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Dozens of endangered sea turtles released off the coast of Georgia 1:17

21d ago1:17

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On Jekyll Island off the Georgia coast, some sea turtles and people who care about their survival marked a small victory on Thursday. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center teamed up with volunteers from Northeast aquariums and conservation groups to move 33 Kemp's ridley sea turtles and one green sea turtle to warmer southeastern waters where they can thri…

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What you need to know ahead of next week's total solar eclipse 7:22

22d ago7:22

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We're less than three days away from the total solar eclipse that will be seen in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Monday's eclipse will cut across 13 states with more than 30 million people living in the path of totality while millions more are traveling to get a good look. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson hav…

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News Roundup: Gov. comes to Barnstable; Mashpee Wampanoag triumph in lawsuit 44:33

22d ago44:33

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This week: Governor Maura Healey comes to Barnstable to announce new support for families with preschoolers. And, a long legal battle ends as the Mashpee Wampanoag win rights to their tribal lands. Also: here comes the eclipse—you ready?By Steve Junker

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Sticky 49:15

23d ago49:15

49:15

The science of surfacesBy Mindy Todd

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Parenting young adults 49:33

24d ago49:33

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By Mindy Todd

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Bird news in April 49:33

25d ago49:33

49:33

Spring is here and the birds ( and frogs) are singing more each day.By Mindy Todd

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Episode 98: It's Showtime! 49:37

28d ago49:37

49:37

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejooooh, no, wow, that was a close one. Think of what almost happened here, people! Best put it out of your minds. Anyway, we're talking about the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, more than three decades in the making. But we're also talking about something just plain weird that will make poor Mike Whiskey squirm and Your…

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Why Stumpy, D.C.'s beloved cherry tree, is seeing its final peak bloom this year 2:17

1M ago2:17

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An annual, celebrated event took place this past week in Washington, D.C., and it didn't have anything to do with politics. It's known as peak bloom, the day 70 percent of blossoms are open on Washington's iconic cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. But for 158 of the trees, this year will be their last bloom. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is sup…

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Episode 97: Burger Abominations - Coming To A Diner Near You!!! 47:10

1M ago47:10

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They're wild. They're weird! And worst of all, they're real. Say hello to ten burgers from the wide world of whaaaaaat and be glad that you're nowhere near them. Or are you? Your Friend Frosty has tracked down ten of the strangest "burgers" to ever grace the earth, and we apologize in advance. Also, Whiskey.exe stops working briefly, and we drop a …

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The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar 5:47

1M ago5:47

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Kevlar is a fiber that's stronger than steel, and it's revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our "Hidden Histories" series this Women's History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented Kevlar in 1965. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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The plastic industry knowingly pushed recycling myth for decades, new report finds 6:33

1M ago6:33

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The world produces an average of 430 million metric tons of plastic each year. The United States alone produces tens of millions of tons of plastic waste annually. Yet on average, only about 5 to 6 percent of plastic in the U.S. is recycled. NPR correspondent Michael Copley joins Ali Rogin to discuss a new report on the plastic industry's tactics t…

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Conservationists track surge in great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod 5:57

1M ago5:57

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Environmental efforts to protect sharks in recent years have resulted in a huge increase in the great white shark population off the New England coast. It's a conservation success story, with potentially unnerving implications for beachgoers. Rhode Island PBS Weekly's David Wright reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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Episode 96: Welcome To The Dungeon, Fellow Warriors! 50:56

1M ago50:56

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Not one. Not two. But six new characters are joining Your Friend Frosty and your bartender Mike Whiskey. Yes, they're nerdy and bored, and have crafted a slew of new characters to march bravely into battle and....complete mundane and simple everyday tasks. But will they succeed??? See, when you take massive half-orcs, hard-drinking gnomes, and unpl…

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Student Reporting Labs speaks with the U.S. surgeon general on youth mental health 3:55

2M ago3:55

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The new season of PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs podcast "On Our Minds" is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Episode 95: Uncommon Cure for the Common Cold 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Run! Hide! And block your mouth and nose - Your Friend Frosty is sick as a dog. A very sick dog, and as such we welcome you to our first ever remotely recorded podcast. Mike Whiskey is way over there, Your Friend Frosty is way over here, and all that separates them is a laptop screen and a couple of recording applications. This should be interestin…

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Can science save the northern white rhino from extinction and even bring back the dodo? 7:15

2M ago7:15

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The northern white rhinoceros is one of the world's biggest animals, and one of the most endangered. Only two are known to be alive, both female. But scientific breakthroughs are raising hopes for saving the rhino and perhaps even bringing other animals back from extinction. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…

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A glimpse at some of the 100 new deep sea species discovered off the coast of Chile 1:19

2M ago1:19

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Amid underwater mountains off the coast of Chile, scientists believe they've discovered 100 or so new species with the aid of a robot capable of diving more than 14,000 feet. Researchers say it demonstrates how the Chilean government's ocean protections are bolstering biodiversity and providing a model for other countries. John Yang reports. PBS Ne…

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Episode 94: Infinite Power! No, Wait... Infinite Lasagna! 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Infinite Lasagna. No, wait, don't leave, we have a point to make. Seriously. Your Friend Frosty and your bartender Mike Whiskey, having listened to far too much weirdness and wackiness online, have decided to weigh in at last on the world's most delicious controversy: the Infinite Lasagna Paradox. Yes, this is a thing, we swear. Grab your tablets a…

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Deep Dive : Noon day devil 33:05

2M ago33:05

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On our journey with the Lord, we have all experienced apathy, wearyness and loss of momentum. in this episode we discuss what it means to regain our momentum towards experiencing the promises of God.By New Life Christian Center

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Deep Dive : Noon day devil 33:05

2M ago33:05

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On our journey with the Lord, we have all experienced apathy, wearyness and loss of momentum. in this episode we discuss what it means to regain our momentum towards experiencing the promises of God.By New Life Christian Center

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