Best Penguin Island Podcasts (2024)

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24: Hot Girls Love Sonny Angels, Tickle Wins, and RIP Gay Penguin 34:54

5h ago34:54

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We’re back in the podcast studio for a tea-stuffed whirlwind of poddy x. Ben and JLo are over it but maybe Jane Fonda called it, Macklemore cancels shows in over the gen0c!de in Sudan, a gay penguin is dead, Chappell Roan is setting boundaries, Roxanne Tickle wins her sex discrimination battle against Giggle, and Gen Zs obsession with nostalgia rea…

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Episode 51: John Forslund 52:12

4h ago52:12

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John Forslund, play by play announcer for the Seattle Kraken and NHL on TNT joins the podcast! John and Chris sit down to talk about some of the huge moves the Seattle Kraken have made in the offseason including hiring Dan Bylsma as their next head coach, signing Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to big contracts as well as drafting Berkly Ca…

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JACQUELINE WILSON & CHARLIE HIGSON: Star of the Show & Worst Superhero Ever 21:16

3h ago21:16

21:16

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chats to Jacqueline Wilson about her brand new book Star of the Show where Tess based in Victorian London has big dreams to perform in a pantomime but her brother and sister have other plans Bex also speaks to Charlie Higson about his new book Worst. Superhero. Ever, a sequel to hi…

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23: Thailand’s got a new PM and Blake Lively’s being messy agin 38:49

8d ago38:49

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You see how we are back to our regular posting schedule? Very demure. Very mindful. You see how we discuss culture, news, and dive into the extractive nature of art-making? Very cutesie. This week we chat about protests in India, Blake Lively’s messiness, Thailand’s new PM, and heaps more. Hope you enjoy cuties x 👋 Welcome to Episode 23 of the podc…

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Grandma's Letters 43:01

9d ago43:01

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Join us in Minneapolis for a special live recording of "That's a Good Question" with our delightful guest, my grandmother, Clara Korb. We kick off with the logistics of my flight and a funny story about a game download gone awry. Grandma Clare brings her unique perspective on Midwest living, the quirks of hay fever, and precious family memories. We…

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Episode 50: Logan Hensler 23:01

2h ago23:01

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Former Defenseman for the US National Development Program and current member of the Wisconsin Badgers Logan Hensler joins us for Episode 50 of Drop the Mitts! Chris and Logan discuss his time with the US National Development Team and how significant they were in improving his game. He also discusses the decision to attend the University of Wisconsi…

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22: Astronauts, Olympians, & Swifties 36:14

3h ago36:14

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This might be our most demure episode yet. We chat about breakdancing at the Olympics, Brooke Schofield, riots in the UK, politicians trying to be funny, and astronauts stuck in space. 👋 Welcome to Episode 22 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hami…

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21: Love Island, The Olympics Games, and Project 2025 43:46

3h ago43:46

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This week we recap some highlights from week 1 of the Olympics, reality tv tea, electoral mayhem around the world, and deep dive into Project 2025. 👋 Welcome to Episode 21 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. 🔗 Research Links Project 2025, …

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Sucksdorff 41:39

6d ago41:39

41:39

Episode 227 This episode features stories about cicadas, soccer, El Salvador, Taylor Swift, Edinburgh, Costa Rica and Arne Sucksdorff. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is street music from Edinburgh. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagram:Bettyinthesky Twitter: Skybet…

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CARYL LEWIS, JAMIE LITTLER & SARAH AND RODNEY MATTHEWS: The Boy and the Octopus, Arkspire 2 & Oddney's Otherland 25:33

14d ago25:33

25:33

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Caryl Lewis about The Boy & The Octopus where we meet Stanley and his toy octopus who teaches him there's more the one way to be brave and to stand us to bullies Bex also speaks to Jamie Littler about Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits where we join Juniper Bell’s Orde…

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Father's Day Jazz 38:36

13d ago38:36

38:36

Ever wondered if you've become just like your father or how our parents shape who we are? Join us in a fun-filled episode that kicks off with a playful nod to the "recording in progress" lady as we reminisce about our YouTube promotional videos and the hilarious ways our family members discovered them. We share heartwarming reflections on Father's …

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KATE PANKHURST & MOLLY FORBES: Fantastically Great Women & Every Body 18:36

20d ago18:36

18:36

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Kate Pankhurst about Fantastically Great Women: Sport Stars and their Stories as she tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the rig…

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Episode 49: Dean Letourneau 38:58

29d ago38:58

38:58

Dean Letourneau, the 25th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft to the Boston Bruins joins Drop the Mitts! Dean will be playing for the Boston College Eagles this season and talks about his expectations going into his Freshman year. After attending Bruins Development Camp Dean talks about his biggest takeaways from the week, talking with guys like …

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20: Billionaire Weddings, Choking in the Bedroom, and Ethical Tourism 42:07

1M ago42:07

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Shocking new data has come out on the prevalence of strangulation in the bedroom, which we have a big chat about, plus we explore the possibility of ethical tourism and whether we’ve managed it before. In other news, Olivia Culpo’s wedding dress is out, but Radhika Merchant’s wedding dress is in, French & British elections have turned out broadly l…

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GRAEME HALL & MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT: The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs & The Race to Imagination Island 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Mel Taylor-Bessent all about her new book Race to Imagination Island where The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island where they go all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island …

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Hellblond 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

Episode 226 This episode features stories about mushrooms, Jane Bond, safari, an odd lady, voodoo and a Swiss festival. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is street music from Seoul and Zurich. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagram:Bettyinthesky Twitter: Skybetty My Am…

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19: Election Mania, Glastonbury Goops, and Pop Princesses 45:16

1M ago45:16

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Get keen for a piping hot plate of gossip from Glastonbury Festival, featuring Paul Mescal, Tilda Swinton, and Louis Tomlinson. We’re dealing with. major cases of FOMO so just had to get it all out of our system. Plus, it’s election season. We chat about the French election (and how their electoral system works), the British, and the American—but t…

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Bear vs. The Worm 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Have you ever wondered how a simple idea blossoms into a full-fledged song? In today's episode, we share the enchanting journey of musical creativity, filled with personal stories and unexpected sparks of inspiration. We'll talk about the magical moment when a fleeting idea takes root and the joy of capturing it with tabbing tools. From the intuiti…

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18: Picasso in the Toilet, Poo in the Seine and Queers at the 2024 Olympics 41:13

2M ago41:13

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This week we’re thinking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, chatting about the drama regarding the fecally infused river they’ve got there, plus the state of queerness at the games. In other news, Julian Assange is free, the Taliban refuse to platform women’s voices, Chappell Roan is a star, and Stonehenge got a new paint job. 👋 Welcome to Epis…

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Episode 48: Angus Crookshank 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Angus Crookshank of the Ottawa Senators joins Drop the Mitts to talk about the phenomenal of a 2023-2024 season he had. He talks about the whirlwind of a week he had getting the call up to play with the Ottawa Senators, skating his rookie lap in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights and scoring his very first NHL goal against the Arizona Coyotes the…

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17: New Pandas, Journalism for Gen Z, and Making it in the Arts with Clare Rankine 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Taylor Swift snubs Charli XCX of her number one moment, Australia’s getting New Pandas, Robert Irwin & Pauline Hanson are fighting, and digital news is having a moment. Plus, we chat to Clare Rankine about making it in the arts. Clare Rankine is a comedy producer and writer who has performed on stages across the world, including Upright Citizens Br…

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ALASTAIR CAMPBELL & BRYONY PEARCE: Talk Politics & Hannah Messenger 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to award-winning author Bryony Pearce about Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld a funny fantasy story learning that the real power is in the friends you make as Hannah and her friends have protect the powers of the Gods of Olympus She was then joined by her final gue…

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Episode 47: Luke Rowe 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Former Air Force Academy Falcons Captain, current Defenseman for the Ontario Reign, Luke Rowe joins Drop the Mitts! Chris and Luke talk about Luke signing his first professional hockey contract very recently signing a 1 year deal with the Ontario Reign. He talks about scoring his first professional goal and playing with fellow D-man Brandt Clarke. …

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Time Warp Again 41:58

2M ago41:58

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Join us as we recount memorable adventures. Our journey will take you deep into the early history of California, examining the impact of European arrivals and the gold rush on local populations and resources, setting the stage for the birth of the global mining industry. What are the chances that you were even born? We ponder the mind-boggling one …

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16: Brat Week, Apple Intelligence, Ceasefire, & Is Hyper-independence Suffocating Us? 46:52

2M ago46:52

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The pop girlies are going hard, between Chappell, Jojo, Charli, Sabrina, we’re eating well. Plus, we chat about changes to domestic violence laws in WA, the challenges of negotiating ceasefire, and in our deep dive we go deep about fears that we’re behind in our careers, and the struggles of hyper-independence. 👋 Welcome to Episode 16 of the podcas…

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Episode 46: Logan Stankoven 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Dallas Stars Forward Logan Stankoven joins the Drop the Mitts to talk about his first season both in the AHL and his call-up to the NHL. Logan talks about the teams deep playoff run and what it was like playing in a playoff environment especially in his home barn at American Airlines Center. Logan goes into detail about his emotion scoring not only…

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CATHY FITZGERALD, SHARNA JACKSON & NADIA SHIREEN: Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse, The Nine Night Mystery & Grimwood - Party Animals 29:14

3M ago29:14

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Cathy Fitzgerald about Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse which is about a 12-year old living in the deep of London's magical quarter but when her mum is struck by a curse she has to find a cure in a race against the clock. She was then by joined by Sharna Jackson cha…

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15: Rat Boyfriends, Climate Scientists for President, and the Importance of Hair Ties 38:52

2M ago38:52

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This week we chat about Rising: Melbourne's international arts festival, in particular the brilliant Counting & Cracking. Doctor Who comes up with its brilliant new star Ncuti Gatwa, and we dive into the delicacy that is a rat boyfriend. Plus, in the news is QLD's trial of 50c public transit, Mexico's new president, and and Indian airline's attempt…

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The Lost Episode 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Have you ever wondered how high school popularity shapes our adult selves? Join us as we recount our awe-inspiring, and sometimes intimidating, interactions with the homecoming king whose charisma and thrill-seeking nature left a lasting impression. Fast forward to college, we had an unexpected encounter that transformed our perspective, revealing …

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Episode 45: Chris Pelosi 1:14:53

3M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

2023 Boston Bruins 3rd round pick, Quinnipiac commit, and most recently Forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede Chris Pelosi joins the pod! The two Chris' sit down to talk about this past season, playing with fellow Boston Bruins draft pick Beckett Hendrickson, and the increase in production. Chris also talks about what went into his decision to commi…

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The P Chronicles 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Episode 225 This episode features stories about handsome men, pee, polio, toilets, bushwackers, swamps and weaponized backpacks. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is steel drums recorded at a wedding on the beach in St Thomas, USVI. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagr…

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Episode 44: Will Felicio 24:45

3M ago24:45

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WE ARE BACK! After a week long sabbatical in Dallas and Washington DC we are back to talk some hockey! University of Michigan commit, Waterloo Blackhawks Defenseman Will Felicio joins the podcast to talk so puck! Coming off a great season in the USHL Will talks about preparing for the NHL Draft that will take place this month in Las Vegas at the Sp…

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Love is the Best Question 40:19

3M ago40:19

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Why rely on AI for podcast transcripts? Join us as we humorously grapple with this very question, beginning with our comical hunt for the ever-elusive Zoom link. Once we’ve conquered that hurdle, we bring you into our cozy conversation from rainy Whidbey Island, where Cinco de Mayo festivities are in full swing. We’re excited to introduce AI-genera…

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14: Kelly Rowland at Cannes, Contemporary Colonialism and The Great Australian Silence 36:40

3M ago36:40

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The Cannes Film Festival can’t seem to stop being racist. Rishi Sunak has some quirky ideas for how to win the upcoming election in the UK, France is continuing their long colonial legacy in New Caledonia, and AI generated imagery in support of Gaza is rife on social media. Plus, did you know the Walkley Awards namesake was an old racist white man?…

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JENNIFER BELL, IONA RANGELEY & LIZ KESSLER: Magicalia, Einstein the Penguin & Code Name Kingfisher 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders. A spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer! She was then by …

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Episode 43: Steven Kampfer 1:26:36

3M ago1:26:36

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2011 Stanley Cup Champion with the Boston Bruins, Olympian and most recently Captain of the Tucson Roadrunners Steven Kampfer joins Drop the Mitts! Steven talks about his crazy run in Professional Hockey: playing College Hockey for the University of Michigan, the 2011 Stanley Cup season and insane celebration, his time in the KHL, and his role as a…

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13: Fashion! Diving into the politics of style, Gina Rinehart's vanity, and pouring the ChatGPTea 42:06

3M ago42:06

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This week we chat about the Gina Rinehart's infamous portrait at the National Gallery of Australia, Scarlett Johansson's fight with OpenAI, the ICC's efforts to arrest war criminals, News Corps' cynical foray into activism, and the politics of fashion. 👋 Welcome to Episode 13 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hos…

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12: Cancel Culture, Eurovision, Bumble, and the 2024 Federal Budget 39:55

3M ago39:55

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This week we dive deep into Cancel Culture. Why do we do it? What’s it for? How can we cancel well? Can I cancel my bestie? Plus, we chat about Bumble’s catastrophic marketing campaign, the absolute mess that was Eurovision 2024, and who the *real* winners and losers are of the federal budget. 👋 Welcome to Episode 12 of the podcast for burnt out gi…

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Scooby Doo Island 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Ever wrestled with the heartache of parting ways with a cherished piece of technology? We've all been there, and in this playful debate, we tackle the timeless conundrum of whether to breathe new life into an old computer or embrace the shiny allure of the latest gadgets. Join us as we wade through the sentimental swamp of tech obsolescence, the ad…

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Episode 42: Matthew Schaefer 49:19

3M ago49:19

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Recent Gold Medalist in the U18 Men's Worlds, number one overall selection in the Ontario Hockey League Draft, and one of the top rated prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class Matthew Schaefer joins Drop the Mitts! Matt talks about his experience traveling to Finland and going to war with his buddies for Hockey Canada and playing with guys like Gavin…

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