Best PLOD Podcasts (2024)

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The Adoption of Lyncoya: Andrew Jackson's Native "Son" 41:10

2d ago41:10

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The story of Lyncoya, an orphaned Native American child adopted by Andrew Jackson, is often used to soften the image of the man most associated with the Trail of Tears. In this episode, we explore the events that made Lyncoya an orphan, what we know about his childhood at The Hermitage and his role in Jackson's family, and his usefulness as a polit…

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep6 - Plodding On 2:07:32

7d ago2:07:32

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In this pretty-much-final helping of And Ninthly.. David and John are... well... a little bit overwhelmed, excited and emotional about the LAST EVER episode of Inside No 9 'Plodding On', which aired on 12 June 2024. And then we give our rankings for Series 9. Includes SPOILERS for... I'd say most IN9 episodes (this one, obviously, and quite a few o…

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"FLICKS" Ep 89: "Breaking The Cycle" (อำนาจ ศรัทธา อนาคต) - FILM REVIEW / Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit / Future Forward Party 28:11

15h ago28:11

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In this episode, we bring you a little review of the Thai documentary film, "Breaking The Cycle" (OR "อำนาจ ศรัทธา อนาคต" / "Power, Faith, Future") about Thanathorn and the Future Foward Party, expertly made by directors Aekaphong Saransate and Thankrit Duangmaneeporn. Recorded on 19th June 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. From the accompanying articl…

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Jared Wilson — Christian Writing as Art and Worship 57:53

6d ago57:53

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Jared Wilson is an award-winning author of over 20 books and a popular speaker at churches and conferences around the world. A 30-year ministry veteran, he is especially known for his passionate gospel-centered teaching. Jared serves as Pastor for Preaching and the Director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Misso…

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep5 - Curse of the Ninth 1:26:22

10d ago1:26:22

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In this stirring movement of And Ninthly.. David and John mull the high and low notes of 'Curse of the Ninth', which aired on 5 June 2024. Includes SPOILERS for a few IN9 episodes (this one, obviously, and notably 'The Harrowing'). Be warned! And see you in a few days for our coverage of the last ever episode! Then Let Us Be. If you want to hear pr…

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Nineteen Eighty-Four 19:33

13d ago19:33

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It's episode 533 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep4 - CTRL ALT ESC 1:09:45

16d ago1:09:45

1:09:45

On this helping of And Ninthly.. David and John analyse their confinement in 'CTRL ATL ESC', which aired on 29 May 2024. Includes SPOILERS for a few IN9 episodes (this one, obviously, and notably 'The 12 Days of Christine'). We also discuss some aspects of the later seasons of The Sopranos. Be warned! The review of this episode I mention in our dis…

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with David Head & Timothy Hemmis 38:59

16d ago38:59

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The Burr Conspiracy and the most notorious early American scoundrels are the focus of our chat with historians David Head and Timothy Hemmis, co-editors of the new book “A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation.” But first, we look at an anonymous letter sent to John Adams in 1798 warning …

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PATRONS: Turd World War 0:41

22d ago0:41

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It's episode 532 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep3 - Mulberry Close 1:02:03

28d ago1:02:03

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On this chapter of And Ninthly.. David and John twitch their curtains at 'Mulberry Close', which aired on 22 May 2024. Includes SPOILERS for a few IN9 episodes (this one, obviously, and notably 'Dead Line'). Be warned! If you want to hear previous bits of David and John chatting about IN9, it's been the subject of a few EscapeGoat Podcast episodes …

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PATRONS: Secret Dublin 0:41

1M ago0:41

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It's episode 531 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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Presidential Grave Hunter with Kurt Deion 49:47

1M ago49:47

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We dig into the story of Attorney General and one-time presidential candidate William Wirt's missing skull, followed by a conversation with historian and author Kurt Deion whose unique journey is chronicled in the book "Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President." Find out more at plodpod.com…

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Karl Vaters — De-sizing the Church 53:53

1M ago53:53

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Karl produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com. He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials. Karl also hosts a bi-weekly pod…

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep2 - The Trolley Problem 59:16

1M ago59:16

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On this installment of And Ninthly.. David and John muse over the choices made by 'The Trolley Problem', which aired on 15 May 2024. Including SPOILERS for a few IN9 episodes (most notably 'The Stakeout' and 'Riddle of the Sphinx' but quite a few, really). Be warned! If you want to hear previous bits of David and John chatting about IN9, it's been …

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And Ninthly... An Inside No 9 Podcast: S9 Ep1 - Boo To A Goose 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Welcome back to And Ninthly...! For this first episode of the ninth and final series. David and John are once again joined by the superlative George Daniel Lea to analyse 'Boo To A Goose', which aired on 8 May 2024. We also catch up with George first about his reaction to the tail end of Series 8, including SPOILERS for a few IN9 episodes (most not…

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The Undeniable Rizz of Aaron Burr 43:45

2M ago43:45

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We dig into the powerful, hypnotic charisma—the rizz—of Vice President Aaron Burr, specifically two events in March 1805 that showed his mesmerizing effect on those around him. Find out more at plodpod.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthroughthepresidents Check out our merch store! https://www.teepublic.co…

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Patrick Schreiner — What to Make of the Transfiguration 47:13

2M ago47:13

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Patrick Schreiner is an associate professor of New Testament and Biblical theology at Midwestern baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an elder at Emmaus Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author numerous books, including Matthew, Discipels and Scribe; a commentary on Acts, The Ascension of Christ; and The Kigndom of God and the Glory of…

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PATRONS: Fake Tan Friday 0:41

2M ago0:41

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It's episode 530 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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PATRONS: Patiently Plodding 0:41

2M ago0:41

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It's episode 529 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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Episode 64 - The Hitch-Hiker/Point Break 2:11:49

2M ago2:11:49

2:11:49

On this installment, I'm joined again by Nannina, and we're talking about some great female film directors! After a bit of initial chat about Dorothy Arzner and her pre-Code movie Nana (which Nannina and I managed to watch together recently!).. we move onto the main double bill.... a chat about The Hitch-Hiker (1953, Ida Lupino) and Point Break (19…

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Adapting Franklin & John Adams with Kirk Ellis 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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We welcome Emmy and Peabody award winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis to the show to talk about his work adapting Apple's new series Franklin as well as HBO's John Adams series. We dig into the rich characters and settings of Franklin, what Michael Douglas brings to the role of Benjamin Franklin, and what it was like adapting David McCullo…

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Brian Croft & Ronnie Martin — Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Brian Croft is the former Senior Pastor of Au-burn-dale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Founder of Practical Shepherding. He is also Senior Fellow for the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization and an Adjunct Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church (EFC…

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PATRONS: Gender Bender 0:41

2M ago0:41

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It's episode 528 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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Episode 63 - Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life 2:00:30

2M ago2:00:30

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This week, my brother Matt returns to the show! We have a terrifically fun chat about the deeply flawed, maniacally disturbing and nasty but still kind of wonderful movie Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983, Terry Jones). In the first half, we discuss our general thoughts and reactions to the movie, from childhood exposure to it, til now. In t…

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PATRONS: Dunkin' Donuts 0:41

2M ago0:41

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It's episode 527 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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PATRONS: Teabagging 0:41

2M ago0:41

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It's episode 526 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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Mount Vernon's Stone of Secrets 43:03

2M ago43:03

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We dig into the centuries-old mystery of a cornerstone in Mount Vernon’s cellar that inspired a pivotal prop in the film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Then we hunt for the truth behind that prop’s role in a battle between Hollywood and historical accuracy. Along the way we explore The War of Jenkins’ Ear, what the War of 1812 smelled like, an…

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Ryan Rush — Meals, Tables, and the Ministry of Jesus 37:55

3M ago37:55

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Ryan Rush, serves as pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church, in Katy, Texas. He has spent more than 20 years working in ministry, and during that time, he has been on a mission to connect church and home life, becoming a national voice for the “Faith at Home” movement. In over a decade serving as Adjunct Professor at Liberty University, he has taught m…

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PATRONS: Anarchy in the UK 0:41

3M ago0:41

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It's episode 525 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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Episode 62 - Calvary 1:34:23

3M ago1:34:23

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For this episode, I am pleased to be able to welcome back Christine Kelley to the podcast! After a bit of intro chat, we get on to the main topic - the Irish tragic black-comedy Calvary (2014, John Michael McDonagh), pretty much exactly on its 10th anniversary. We discuss the priesthood, guilt, politics, sardonic humour and animal murder - it's a g…

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David Kaywood — A Call to Contentment in a Restless World 43:50

3M ago43:50

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David Kaywood is a senior pastor at Eastside Community Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the author of A Call to Contentment: Pursuing Godly Satisfaction in a Restless World. He is the founder of gospelrelevance.com and a contributor to The Gospel Coalition. He lives in Jacksonville Beach, Florida with his wife and two children. In our convers…

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Episode 61 - The Long Good Friday 2:22:19

3M ago2:22:19

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This is Series 5! Come on in. We kick off this run with a brilliant combination of returning guests Kit Power and James Murphy, joining me to pick apart (well, gush over) the seminal, thrilling yet melancholic and haunting British Gangster movie The Long Good Friday (1980, John Mackenzie). We discuss Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren and the snapshot of da…

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Joe versus Mount Vernon 41:55

3M ago41:55

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This is the story of one man with big dreams who wanted to turn George Washington's Mount Vernon into a stop on his massive proposed theme park—a Disneyland on the Potomac named "The Spirit of America." In the 1960s and 70s, Joseph I. Goldstein was called the greatest threat to Mount Vernon since the British navy, and we dig into his wild plot and …

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PATRONS: 666 0:41

3M ago0:41

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Episode 524 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast is a private episode for Podcast Patrons only. You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to those who support the podcast.…

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Saving Mount Vernon and Everything the Light Touches 43:29

3M ago43:29

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We explore two women responsible for preserving George Washington’s Mount Vernon: the "Southern Matron" Ann Pamela Cunningham, who dedicated her life to saving the mansion from ruin in the 1850s, and the eccentric Congressperson Frances Payne Bolton who used her wealth and power to save Mount Vernon's pristine view from becoming an industrial waste…

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Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy — Catechism and Children’s Literature 47:15

3M ago47:15

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I'm joined on today's podcast by Editor Todd Hains and Illustrator Natasha Kennedy. Together, they have been working on Lexham's new series of children's books, known as the FatCat series. We discuss the current state of Christian children's literature, Catechism, and Classical Education, and how we can be intentional about teaching our children th…

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PATRONS: 26 Cocktails & 26 Orgasms 0:39

4M ago0:39

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Episode 523 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast is a private episode for Podcast Patrons only. You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to those who support the podcast.…

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Party Time with H. W. Brands 52:16

4M ago52:16

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We welcome historian and author H. W. Brands to the show to talk about the subjects of his new book, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics. Topics include why everybody hated Hamilton, James Madison's political metamorphosis, and the founders' fear of election-stealing demagogues. Show n…

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PATRONS: Rich Pickings 0:41

4M ago0:41

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It's episode 522 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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PATRONS: Porky Pies 0:41

4M ago0:41

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It's episode 521 of The Dunk Knows Best podcast! You can support the podcast by becoming a Patron at https://www.dunkknowsbest.com. Every episode is delivered completely ad-free to Patrons. Private episodes and archived episodes are also available to Patrons.By Duncan Oldham

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