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In 1969, the Zombies had a huge hit single, despite having broken up two years earlier. To meet the unexpected demand, one promoter did the only sensible thing: Hire four kids from Texas to tour America pretending to be a defunct British psych-rock band.
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Civilianization

Josh O'Brien (War stories/Military, Hockey, and Stand up, comedy) Josh O's Radio Show

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Every service member will get out of the military one way or another. This is a show about those that did or are serving, lessons learned & the tales to be told. Tall tales of the battle field, stories of the high seas. The mission in every episode is to be inform and entertain. Most importantly help our brothers and sisters. So Dig in join the fight, then pop smoke til next time.
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Zero Pressure

Imperial College London and Saab

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A relaxed conversation with those on the cutting edge of science and technology - hosted by Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman - Presented by Imperial College London and Saab
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Listen in as experts in risk discuss how organisations can navigate a world of ever-changing risk and connectivity. From major geopolitical shifts to on-the-ground operational challenges, The Global Insight is here with in-depth analysis, perspective and guidance.
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The Podcast version of hanging out with ghosts in a haunted parlor, but like really chill and the ghosts are talking to you about Visual and Kinetic Novels! Join Runa and Sara as they read and discuss games like Higurashi, Umineko, Kindred Spirits on the Roof, Heart of the Woods, and a lot of other VNs. We break down the mystery elements of the stories we read, talk about the implications of ghosts and magic and the tech apocalypse, and swoon every time a handsome woman shows up on screen. F ...
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Dive into the troubled waters of one of the most magnificent estuaries in the world. The Fateful Tale of Chesapeake Bay is a 4-part podcast that brings you the re-telling of 160 years of ecological and social history as seen through the eyes of 2 artists trying to piece it all together. Visual artist Judith Anketell and theatre maker Miriam Gould present this tale in the only way they can, interweaving the science with song, poetry and sound, to give perspective on the changing face of natur ...
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The Shephard Defence Podcast tells the stories of the defence industry, trends in military technology and the procurement programmes that get the kit into the hands of the warfighter. In a monthly news roundtable, Shephard Media’s team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing on niche market sectors and looking at where the trends are heading. We also feature content developed by Shephard Studio in cooperation with our partners. If you work in t ...
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19 train stations across the UK have had their Wi-Fi networks hacked, including 10 of London’s biggest. Tech & Science Daily speak to cyber security expert Richard Bingley, about everything we know so far and why this is the latest public service to be targeted. Scientists are sounding the alarm over the potential dark side of SpaceX’s Starlink. We…
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The social media giant announces move in efforts to prevent disinformation surrounding the US presidential race. When is Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update releasing on consoles and mobile? Our health reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the findings of a new report which says more young people are being admitted to hospital as their mental health is “in cri…
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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning as millions of people across the country face experiencing more than a month’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. Scientists discover sea birds such as penguins and albatrosses have highly touch-sensitive areas of their beaks to help them find food. Lead author Dr Carla du Toit from Cambridge’s Depart…
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Conservationists are calling for increased protection of seabeds and coastal habitats around Britain to protect underwater carbon stores in the battle against climate change - interview with Tom Brook of WWF-UK on Blue Carbon Mapping Project. Vast glacier ‘could be lost by 23rd century’. DNA laser crystal storage project ‘to reboot humanity in bill…
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Astronomers at California Institute of Technology have discovered the longest pair of black hole jets ever found - in a galaxy seven-and-a-half billion light years away. Ghost arrests: how police infiltrated messaging app. Aggressive prostate cancer: new treatment techniques research. Also in this episode: Test flight success for $125K space balloo…
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A British neurosurgeon has successfully led a 14-hour operation to separate one-year-old twin girls. Our health reporter, Daniel Keane, explains the fascinating details including how mixed reality technology played a crucial part. An extremely rare supermoon which coincided with a partial lunar eclipse happened last night… did you see it? Plus, why…
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Apple has released its much-awaited iOS 18 update - let’s examine what software includes for owners of a second-generation iPhone SE, XR or newer. Covid variant XEC: what’s known about new variant. Titan deaths inquiry: last words from doomed submersible. Also in this episode: Meta will train AI on UK Facebook & Instagram posts Turtle release in af…
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Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who are stranded on the International Space Station, reflect on their mission that will see them stuck orbiting earth until at least February 2025. Titan sub disaster: hearing opens into five deaths. Swapping UPFs ‘may cut diabetes risk’. Also in this episode: How 6G gaming could obliterate your phon…
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The Transport for London cyber attack which happened last week is actually ‘much worse than previously thought’. Our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, Ross Lydall, explains what we know so far as it’s feared that thousands of passengers may have had their bank details exposed. The announcement comes as a teenager is arrested in connection with t…
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The first-ever commercial spacewalk has taken place. It was broadcast live to millions around the world through cameras on the SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, as well as ones fitted to the helmets of the actual astronauts. Billionaire Jarred Isaacman, who funded the Polaris Dawn mission, was the first private astronaut to carry out the spacewalk, …
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Sony has revealed a much more expensive and powerful iteration of the PlayStation 5 - the PS5 Pro. Saqib Shah, tech & gaming reporter for the Evening Standard, explains what sets it apart from its predecessor and gives his verdict on whether it’s worth the hefty price tag. A new wearable brain imaging device is helping shine a light on how babies r…
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Our tech reporter David Phelan reports from Apple HQ in California at the iPhone 16 launch event. David runs through all the key features as well as the other products announced, including the new Airpod headphones and the Apple Watch Series 10. The legendary actor and voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, James Earl Jones, has died at the age of 93, …
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A pioneering European Space Agency satellite called Salsa, has made a fiery descent into the Earth’s atmosphere in the first-ever successful ‘targeted’ re-entry’. Dr Oleg Ishkov, Director at Rockit Technology at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, reveals their plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells in the next decade, with the hope that…
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Scientists are developing magnetised nanorobots that can be injected into the human body and perform complex tasks such as treating brain bleeds - Tech & Science Daily podcast hears about the pioneering study from Dr Qi Zhou, of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering, who co-led the study. Lab-grown cocoa & future of chocolate. Doctor …
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Using NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, scientists reveal that space may not be as dark as we think. We speak to Jake Foster, astronomer from Royal Observatory Greenwich. British scientists who developed a skin cancer-treating drug to receive £30 million in funding to continue their research. Calling all Emos: a museum in London needs your help... We…
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Fake Zombies, Fake Animals, Fake Archies -- oh my! It's the final episode of The True Story of The Fake Zombies and the jig is up. Legendary Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres, who broke the imposter band story in 1970, shares details of Delta Promotions' downfall. Later, we come face-to-face with "Veronica" from Delta's Fake Archies, a real vers…
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The World Health Organisation has revealed there is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer. The Standard's health reporter Dan Keane joins us. 70,000 women analysed for menopausal symptoms in largest study of its kind. ZOE nutritionist Dr Federica Amati explains the research that was in collaboration with King's Coll…
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Nasa is investigating a strange sonar-like pulsing noise reported coming from the hobbled Boeing Starliner spacecraft that’s left two Nasa astronauts marooned on the International Space Station. Blood stem cell lab breakthrough hope for leukaemia treatment. Also in this episode: Helping grieving elephant pack his trunk to make new friends $50 milli…
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A “breakthrough” non-invasive dried blood sample test has been developed at Aston University to detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes. Nasa discovers new Earth electric field ‘countering gravity’. Secret of strongman Eddie Hall’s power revealed in Loughborough University tests. Also in this episode: Junk food risk to body ‘in just 3 weeks’ Free bloo…
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On this preview of Brave New World….Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our cir…
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August is not merely a month — it is an emotion. For some, the final month of Summer rings in its hottest days and the looming dread of a new school term. For others, it's a time steeped in nostalgia and the memories of summers' past. Perhaps your August is the feeling of bittersweet romance and the distant promise of your future. Perhaps, even, as…
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A tiny laboratory built in the UK is headed to the moon on a Nasa/Esa mission to hunt for frozen water - Dr Simeon Barber, a lunar research scientist at the Open University, explains how the device, called ProSPA, works. NatWest apologises after banking app goes down. Breast cancer drug ‘may slow child brain tumour growth’ Also in this episode: Ove…
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Scientists University of Southampton and Monash University in Australia are working on what’s described as a “breakthrough” cancer vaccine after discovering how the body’s immune system targets diseased cells. UN Secretary-General’s rising sea levels warning. ‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet’s happy landings milestone. Also in this episode: CoD Bla…
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This time we are exploring how the interplay between the commercial and military sectors - as well as the financial system, can foster innovation. In recent decades there has been a seismic shift in how aerospace, defence and security technologies are funded, with a drastic move from public to private investment. This surge in private funding not o…
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Dr Ross Donaldson, from Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, on £2.5 million quantum telescope to seek and help destroy space junk. Klarna workforce cut as AI replaces human jobs. AI trained to help teachers mark homework. Also in this episode: BMA demands actions to tackle child ‘vaping epidemic’. Retro Barbie Phone to ‘support digital detox’ Hos…
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French prosecutors say Telegram boss Pavel Durov will remain in police custody as part of a cyber crime investigation. Portugal coast near Lisbon hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake. Swimmer competing at Paris Paralympics one year after losing leg in shark attack. Also in this episode: Apple announces iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ launch event Bran scans analys…
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A new lung cancer vaccine has been tested on a UK patient for the first time. BNT116 is designed to treat non-small cell lung cancer - also known as NSCLC - the most common form of the disease. Professor Siow Ming Lee, consultant medical oncologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and chief investigator for the trial in …
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A drug considered to be a ‘huge breakthrough’ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Lecanemab, has been approved for use in the UK - but it’s been announced that it won’t be available on the NHS in England. David Thomas, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK, tells Tech & Science Daily why it’s a bittersweet moment for people livin…
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The penultimate episode finds us face to face with the band that inspired the imposter bands, The Zombies. Lead singer Colin Blunstone and chief songwriter, Rod Argent discuss their 63 year partnership, their early impressions of the American rock scene and of course, The Fake Zombies. Got a Fake Zombies story to share? Get in touch with The True S…
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The sudden sinking of a superyacht - which had British tech tycoon Mike Lynch onboard - has sparked warnings from experts about ‘violent' weather and the potential of waterspouts. Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society, tells Tech & Science Daily what we know so far about the conditions in the area at the time of…
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Search for missing Tech tycoon, Mike Lynch, continues after a luxury yacht he was staying on sank when a tornado hit the coast of Sicily. Scientific first: Martian meteorites found on Earth are ‘from Mars’. Interview with Professor Chris Herd from the University of Alberta in Canada, who also is part of Nasa’s perseverance rover team. Also in this …
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Michael Marks, professor of medicine at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and consultant in infectious diseases at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, explains everything we know so far about the mpox virus outbreak and reveals how concerned we should be in the UK. Juice spacecraft to pass over Earth in ‘world first’ fly-by…
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On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev meets with Nootopia founder Mark Effinger, AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, the company says they've helped 300,000 people - including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors - unlock their potential. Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase…
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First case in the EU amid the global public health emergency. Musk’s Grok image generation tool ‘unleashing torrent of misinformation’. Internet Watch Foundation: ‘Nothing stopping’ spread of child abuse images on WhatsApp. Also in this episode: IWF's Emma Hardy explains need for tech to stop child abuse images spreading online Infected blood scand…
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The UK Health Security Agency has issued an update on early contingency planning for mpox after the World Health Organisation discovered a surge in cases of the contagious viral disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 450 people died in the initial outbreak. Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane has details on the UK…
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Delta Promotions doubles down on their Fake Zombies scheme. We meet the second group of Americans who called themselves "The Zombies" in 1969. Later, we uncover a long-lost video of the imposter group performing on a Memphis television station. Got a Fake Zombies story to share? Get in touch with The True Story of The Fake Zombies at Fakezombiespod…
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Video boost, Studio app, a new screenshots tool and more. Scientists sound alarm over 'sloth virus' as first human cases reported in Europe. Threads and Bluesky flooded with X/Twitter defectors after Musk's Trump interview. Florida sued over its ban on lab-grown meat. Also in this episode: University says it’s the first to open ‘Minecraft psycholog…
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As X’s own AI bot Grok gives awkward summary of the conversation…Google aiming to ‘claim leadership’ of AI market with Pixel 9. Shock as ChatGPT starts speaking in a user's cloned voice. Fresh evacuations as Greek wildfires continue to spread. Also in this episode: Ben Wood from CCS Insight describes rumoured Pixel 9 AI features Number 10 says no ‘…
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Where to find the chatbot online. Tributes pour in for former Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Explained: Why horses are a lot smarter than previously thought. Perseid meteor shower: How you can see the shooting stars. Also in this episode: Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’ Eco Wave Power officially kicks of…
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This episode is sponsored by Samsung. What if AI could transform your creativity? GadgetsBoy aka Tomi Adebayo and Steven ‘Woody’ Woodgate discuss AI computing and why it can be a force for good in the creative community. Plus, how artificial intelligence wrapped in technology is helping people with accessibility needs. What's in this episode? (00:3…
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Hear how a Parkinson’s patient’s life has been transformed with £31,000 treatment to help deal with the debilitating condition’s tremors. The vape-inspired inhaler to help needle-phobes avoid vaccine jabs - with Imperial College London/RCA masters graduate Zhejun ‘Ezreal’ Zhang. Also in this episode: Ten deaths in England whooping cough outbreak as…
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A Nasa astronaut duo marooned on the International Space Station discover they may not return to Earth until 2025. Plus, Finlay Asher, from aviation industry climate impact campaign group Safe Landing, on airline pollution, regulation and aircraft engine tech developments. Also in this episode: Gene-editing therapy for blood disorder recommended on…
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Out of the four young men in The Texas Zombies, only two became famous. This episode chronicles the stories of the other Fake Zombies. First, we uncover the teenage stardom of hot-shot lead guitarist, Seab Meador. Later, a look at the life of Mark Ramsey, the youngest member of The Fake Zombies and the one who started this search. Got a Fake Zombie…
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Thousands of women in England who have gone through the menopause could benefit from a new drug on the NHS, called Abaloparatide, that reduces the risk of bone fractures. Unique collection of technology memorabilia up for auction, including the original Apple-1 computer from Steve Jobs’ desk, a letter signed by Albert Einstein to President Franklin…
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Downing Street has slammed Elon Musk’s comments on his X social media platform after the tech billionaire waded into the online chaos surrounding anti-immigration violence flaring up in UK towns and cities. Social media riot incitement risks arrest, warns lawyer. Cygnus freighter’s food, clothes & toilet spares for ISS. Also in this episode: Hawaii…
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has sold a further $50 billion of his shares in Apple - why? Tech & Science Daily podcast has news analysis from Evening Standard markets reporter Michael Hunter. Fake weight-loss jabs warning. Minority Report-style ‘pre-crime AI’. Also in this episode: Olympic champion Simone Biles & rise of adult gymnasts Prost…
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On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev meets with billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer. The pair discuss The Enhanced Games. Could this improve drug testing at the Olympics? To hear the full episode search Brave New World. You will also be able to hear a conversation with retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen, a silver and…
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Scientists share their theory behind ancient woman mummy. Government cuts £1.3billion of unfunded cash for tech & AI. What to expect from Google’s AI-powered Pixel 9 series. Taco Bell to roll out AI drive-thrus at hundreds of stores. Also in this episode: Salesforce UK&I CEO Zahra Bahrololoumi on investing in AI skills - listen to the full intervie…
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