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Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced? Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class. Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults ...
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Sex Wars focuses on modern cultural issues facing the world through a gendered perspective. Guests from all walks of life join hosts Lyndon Perry (of I,Hypocrite fame) and Annika Skywalker to discuss trending stories about dating, relationships, sexual identity, marriage and more.
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Ann Coulter, author of 13 New York Times bestsellers, chats about politics, religion, war, crime, history, sex, race, soccer (even real sports!) — all the things we’re told it’s impolite to raise in polite company. Coulter’s UNSAFE podcast is the Rapid Response Team to the Democratic Party and its subsidiaries, the New York Times, the Washington Post, MSNBC, CNN, et al — as well as 90 percent of the Republican Party. Listen here first – and be 3 days ahead of all the cable news channel hosts ...
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Infamous

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Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, and Natalie Robehmed as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they’ll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two decades, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to shine an unflattering light o ...
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Love & I

Lori & Curtis

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Sharing personal experiences between two friends who navigate the pragmatic and unusual ways we love today. We discuss how to survive online dating misconceptions, one-sided relationships, the recent fear in society of marriage as a whole, and everyone’s favorite topic…sex.
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"History Rage" is a weekly podcast that invites renowned historians to passionately debunk the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about major historical events and figures. Each episode features a historian "raging" about a historical "fact" they wish everyone would just stop believing. From the Victorian era's obsession with sex to the strategies behind Blitzkrieg in World War II, the podcast delves into the real stories behind the legends. With a focus on topics all history from Roman ...
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of fascin ...
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Advice for smart men on how to succeed with women in sex, dating, relationships, and marriages. Beautiful women give you a peek behind the curtain into what the feminine really craves from the masculine ... and how to give it to us. If you want deep dating advice, help with relationships, or tips on how to have sex with women in a way they'll swoon over, c'mon in. Personal growth is sexy, haven't you heard? And if you're ready to do the work, come work with us -- we'd love to have you: www.e ...
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Facts over feelings is a exciting podcast covering news stories on local, state, national, and international levels. Such stories include, but are not limited to politics, crime, religion, sports, business, education, and race relations.
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Sex, love and war. Or in Margaret Wells case, sex and war. When her brothel business gets attacked by a rival, she risks everything to protect her business. On our HARLOTS AFTER SHOW we cover all the ins and outs from Margaret’s family and company to the war breaking out over London. If you have a special guest in mind you’d like to see on the after show, let us know and we will do our best to make it happen!
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We're back for Season 2. Abandoning the sexiness and off to the frontlines. Prepare to go where fortune favours the bold as episode by episode, experts explore Star Trek's Benjamin Sisko's Beard of War. What makes it so tactically sound? What's the science behind the beard? Can he live with it? A series of experts choose an episode and provide their insights into how the Beard of War affects the story and why? Like all Star Trek podcasts, Dave hosts it.
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Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.
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Chad the Birdcast

Chad the Bird | Cumulus Chicago

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Chad the Bird continues to build a following around Chicagoland with his audio and video bits that have amassed 358K TikTok followers, 17k YouTube subscribers, and 69k Instagram followers. The Birdcast is locally charged comedy centered around iconic Chicago institutions as well as in the moment pop culture tie-ins.
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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair
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Stripped by SIA, your podcast for strippers, sex workers and all the fancy naked people. Hosted and produced by Steph Sia, an adult content creator, dancer and cam model based in Vancouver, Canada, Stripped by SIA aims to destigmatize the sex industry by telling peoples' stories and lived experiences every week. New episodes every single Sunday at 12am PST. Produced & hosted by Steph Sia @siasteph Music by TED-D @djteddmusic Photography by Ian Daburn @daburn_photography Graphics by Maria Bel ...
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Anything Goes with James English

Anything Goes with James English

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The Anything Goes Podcast Show is a place you'll find people talking about their real-life stories and experiences. Hosted by James English, guests include reformed gangsters, comedians, actors, footballers, porn stars, politicians and many more who all have a story to tell. Expect shocking stories about murder, crime, depression, addictions and suicide, with some laughs along the way with sagas of sex, love and comedy.
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Some of the best stories are told at the dinner table with a delicious meal and good company. Dine with the Divine is a one stop shop if you crave conversations of mythology, magic, history and culture! Once a week, Ashley and a guest honor gods, sages, saints and iconic figures through storytelling, food, and drink. In the words of a Mexican proverb, "Conversation is food for the soul." Pull up a chair and come dine with us!
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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The New Flesh

Jon Astro & Ricky Allpike

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Compelling interviews with thinkers, authors and thought leaders on politics, art and culture by hosts Jonathon Astro (Sydney) and Ricky Allpike (Melbourne).
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Your guide to what’s on now & next in the world of movies, TV & sport. From the people who brought you ’Low Blows’, Ger Leggett & friends run through what’s on their big/small screens lately or what they’re looking forward to. Subscribe for spoiler free movie reviews of the latest releases or hidden gems, in-depth TV discussions about the major watercooler/genre shows in our ’Into The Spoilerverse’ segment, and even discussions around what’s coming up in the world of sports. Want to be a par ...
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RIP Corp

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On each episode of RIP Corp, we tell the story of one failed business, or a business failure. Join us in the dead mall of business history. RIP Corp is a Charts & Leisure production, written and hosted by Ingrid Burrington. Produced by Meghal Janardan and Mike Rugnetta. Associate producer, Taylor Behnke. Original music and sound design from Andrew Atkin and Michael Simonelli. Fact-checking from Matt Giles. Logo design by Beatriz Lozano and illustrations by Megan Mulholland. Executive produce ...
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AJ Steel Show

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The top-rated AJ Steel Show covers politics, money, sex, & everything in between. Voted the best new conservative podcast in America, AJ Steel has staked out a reputation of being "Unafraid to say what so many want to scream out". Controversial and brutally honest, AJ steel, an immigrant and self-made millionaire, never bows down to political correctness, or to the perpetually offended. Contact: ajsteelshow@gmail.com
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American Sex

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Changing America’s dysfunctional relationship with sex one laugh at a time, this award-winning podcast gets to the meat of what fuels our deepest, darkest turn-ons. Sex isn't just sex; it’s about everything – identity, power, politics, taboos, and the shame our culture thrives on. Recognizing how these elements seep into our bedrooms makes all the kinky, “weird” stuff we’re secretly into seem not so weird after all. Host Sunny Megatron is an acclaimed Clinical Sexologist, BDSM Educator, and ...
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Last Chance - a small town set on the edge of the far frontier. It is a place of gentle manners and common civility. After all, it should be since more than three quarters of its residents are women. However times change when a Talent Master runs rampant, savages threaten war, and an illegal militia from an alternate universe plans invasion and empire. A hero is needed. A Savior. Meet Aaron Turner, the small unassuming man who runs the Last Chance General Store. He is this town's--this world ...
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DJ Annie Macmanus chats to artists, writers, musicians and a host of fascinating people about CHANGE. Each guest talks through the biggest changes they have overcome in childhood and adulthood, and how they effect change. The podcast explores how change punctuates our lives, how it can totally derail us and define who we are. How we confront it, react to it and how we try to activate change has never been more important than in this moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ...
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IFA ORISA EGUN TALKS

TRUE TALKS WITH OFAE OFAE

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Ifa, Orisha, Spirituality, Religion, Ancestors, Healing, Readings, Initiations, West Africa, Divination, Iyanifa, Babalawos, Iyami, Spells, Witchcraft, Rituals, Love, Relationships, Sex, Health, Death, Birth, Money, World, Life
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Theologian and story lover Adira Polite chats with Christians across the globe about their unexpected, miraculous encounters with the Lord. With guests including ex-Nazis, recovering addicts, former witches, sex trafficking survivors, musicians, bestselling authors, and your average Joes, this show spotlights both the diversity of the church and the unchanging nature of our shared Savior.
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Join award winning author, speaker, sex educator and media maker Tristan Taormino as she explores the world of sexuality from every angle. Tristan interviews leading authors, educators, artists and icons about sexual pleasure, sexual wellness, identity, relationships, community, and social justice. Get an inside look at alternative sexual practices, communities, and relationships—like LGBTQIA folx, BDSM, polyamory, sex work, and disability—from both leading and underrepresented voices. Trist ...
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The Rodcast

Adam Rodriguez & Brett Rodriguez

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The Rodcast is a weekly podcast featuring Actor/Director Adam Rodriguez and Veteran/Producer Brett Rodriguez. The guys talk about what matters and make fun of what what doesn't in Life, Love, Sex, Sports, Current Events, War and occasionally the random video of wild animals attacking people in Hollywood and the real world.
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Ever felt like when it comes to your relationship, you're constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? Or that when you come home, you don't know what (or who) you're going to get? Or that every moment is, "Are they OK?" "Are they OK?" "Are they OK?" Reality check: It is not normal to be constantly on guard or anxious in your relationship. That k…
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Things are really kicking into gear on The Dragon Boys of Summer and Gerry O'Brien is back to discuss it all! On House of the Dragon, 'The Red Dragon and the Gold' gave us an epic first look at how dragon battles look in practise. We ask if it lived up to our expectations and how we think some of the devastating fallout from it will impact the rest…
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In the wake of the Second World War, a moral panic swept through Britain around a rise in homosexuality. London was the heart of this scare because of how thriving and vibrant the gay scene was. How did lawmakers react during time? What affect did class have on the gay experience? And amongst the darkness of the period, what joy could be found? Joi…
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The comic made headlines after the roast of Tom Brady. She spoke with Terry Gross about finding the line between offensive and funny, hurt feelings, and why she started making jokes about sex. Her new Emmy-nominated stand-up special on HBO is Someday You'll Die. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Poli…
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Anything Goes with James English Ep 442Mafia Made - Murder, Racketeering, Drug Trafficking - Gangster Anthony Caucci Tells His Story You can contact James on his social media platformshttp://instagram.com/jamesenglish2http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0By Anything Goes with James English
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Welcome to a new series of Changes Focus where we focus on a specific area of change and hear multiple perspectives from some of our incredible guests. In this episode the focus is on Changemakers - people who are working hard to drive meaningful, positive change in the world. In this powerful episode, Annie revisits her conversation with poet and …
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'History Rage' invites you back to the tumultuous landscape of World War II with Dr. Waitman Beorn, as he vents his frustration over the egregious comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis, and the shocking survival of Holocaust denial. Explore the broader scope of the Nazi genocidal project, the heart-wrenching tales of resistance, and the vexing qu…
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From asteroids, bacteria and comets to growing fears about artificial intelligence and climate change, human history has long been stalked by a terror of the end of days. But what do these fears tell us about the past? And can that past help us prepare for an uncertain future? Dorian Lynskey spoke to Matt Elton about the long history of apocalyptic…
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From cruising down the Nile to carving names into historical monuments, ancient leisure habits don't seem too far from our own. This Long Read, written by Mary Beard, describes what happened when a party of elite Roman holidaymakers – led by the emperor Hadrian – descended on ancient Egypt’s tourist hotspots in AD 130. HistoryExtra Long Reads bring…
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To watch the full video version on YouTube click HERE. SummerSlam is somehow NEXT SATURDAY and it's a show you kind of have to hunt for the hidden gems that it could provide. Fortunately, Ger has done so and provided you with some amazing potential possibilities we could see, as well as some Drew McIntyre memories from Irish Whip Wrestling and why …
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This episode of Stripped by Sia is all about Reddit and how it can be used as a tool for sex workers. Our guest, Priestess Poison, is a Reddit consultant and dominatrix who shares her expertise on using Reddit effectively. They discuss the pros and cons of self-moderation on Reddit, the importance of following subreddit rules, and the challenges of…
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In the 18th century, countless British travellers set off to continental Europe in search of art, architecture... and a good time. But what were the must-see locations on the Grand Tour? How did people overcome the challenges of language, currency and uncomfortable mules? And what were the biggest scandals that shook fashionable Europe? In this 'ev…
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That was fast. Just days after Joe Biden chose to remove himself from the presidential ticket, Kamala Harris is the unquestioned candidate of the Democratic Party. But was this a democratic process? Or was Biden bullied out of the ticket, and Harris shoehorned into it, without any attention paid to the peoples’ wishes? And who are “the people,” any…
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Jon M. Chu, the director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights is now directing the film adaptation of the broadway musical Wicked. We'll talk about making movies, and being raised by immigrant parents who owned a Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley. Also, we hear from stunt performer-turned-director David Leitch. He directed the film The Fall G…
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Anything Goes with James English Ep/ Michael Thompson 45 Years in Prison - Aryan Brotherhood Leader Michael Thompson Tells His Story You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0By Anything Goes with James English
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Strap in for a tempest of truth as History Rage returns with Series 13, unleashing a torrent of untold tales and myth-busting fervor that will challenge what you thought you knew about history. Our cadre of impassioned historians bring their expertise to the fore, tackling misconceptions and falsehoods that have long skewed our understanding of the…
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Earlier this week, new comedy drama The Decameron dropped on Netflix. Based on a set of 14th-century tales by Giovanni Boccaccio, it follows the raucous exploits of a group of medieval Italian nobles, after they flee to the hills to escape the Black Death. Boccaccio's text is one of the key sources we have on the plague pandemic that ravaged Europe…
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We remember comic and actor Bob Newhart, who died last week at the age of 94. In his stand-up comedy and hit TV series, some of the laughs came from his an awkward, stammering way of speaking. "It isn't an affectation. It's the way I speak," he told Terry Gross in 1998. Also, Justin Chang reviews Deadpool & Wolverine. Learn more about sponsor messa…
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Suck it Fox, we're going to Disneyland! The time is finally here for the only MCU movie release of the year: Deadpool & Wolverine, and we've assembled a Marvel movie dream team to join Ger for a spoiler-filled discussion in Tom Pott of the Pop Cult Pod and Dan Lynam! They give their thoughts on the movie as a whole, its impact on the MCU grander sc…
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THUNDER NOISE! It's stormin in Chicago, Dono's sick, Audrey had a nice date, and we're joined this week by musician Darren Keen aka PROBLEMS! We're talking sobriety, getting back into dating, ART, and your QUESTIONS: Dating after being hardcore gaslit | Struggling with the initial loneliness after moviing to a new city | Nebraska dog - good or nah?…
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Join us for a spoiler free review of Deadpool and Wolverine. Does it save the MCU? Join LIVE and find out! Wokebusters: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wokebusters/wokebusters-a-paranormal-parody Stealing Solo: https://www.stealingsolo.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldclassbs Merch: https://www.shopwcbs.com…
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Why did the Victorians dress up their dead relatives for photo shoots? What are the origins of embalming? And why do most of us have such a separated relationship with death? Helping Kate get to the bottom of all of this is the wonderful Brandy Schillace, author of Death's Summer Coat: What the History of Death and Dying Teaches Us About Life and L…
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What would you do if your home town was ravaged by plague? Would you lock your doors and hide? Run for the hills? Or accept that the end was nigh and party? Boccaccio's The Decameron - a medieval bestseller written during the Black Death - considers all these options. With the launch of a new Netflix series based on the pivotal work, David Musgrove…
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Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon, shares Hamas' goal of destroying the state of Israel. We'll talk with New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins, about his reporting trip to both sides of the Lebanese/Israeli border. Israel and Hezbollah have escalated their shelling and bombing attacks on each other. Filkins says that's leading to fear…
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Earlier this year, a door fell blew off of a Boeing 737 Max mid-flight, and there's now a massive investigation into Boeing, one of the largest producers of airplanes in the world. This wasn’t the first time a Boeing plane malfunctioned during a flight – in fact, it turns out the company has been nosediving for years. Aviation writer Jeff Wise tell…
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What was it like to do your business in a Roman communal toilet? In the first episode of our new mini-series, Toilets Through Time, David Musgrove begins his journey through the bathrooms of British history in the Roman era, with historian Dr Hannah Platts. They discuss dubious ancient ablutions, the confronting experience of sitting alongside your…
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Listen Now to Dr. Jonathan Trent Transcript Interestingly Dr. Trent had his start in oceanography and the study of small water-based lifeforms at UCSC back in the 1970’s as an undergraduate. Later at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a post doc in Germany at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry he became one of the world’s experts in how…
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Listen to Future News #75 Now that US national politics is heating up, so are the cheap fakes being made of the candidates, making them heroic, silly, smart, stupid, you name it. Just for cheap fakes and poltitics and off you go. We discuss this a bit and look at what can be done. And since are politics up, Bobby reveals to us his encounters with K…
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In this episode of Dine with the Divine, host Ashley interviews Moss Mattai, a witch, pagan, and cult survivor, who shares his journey from a high-control religious group to discovering Welsh mythology and witchcraft. They discuss the importance of community, confronting emotions, and celebrating pagan traditions. The episode transitions into a fai…
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Chu takes his inspiration from his dad, a Chinese immigrant who worked both the front room and the kitchen of their family-run restaurant: "The guy that in the back of the kitchen, that was my hero." The director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights talks with Terry Gross about growing up in Silicon Valley, seeing Wicked for the first time, and …
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Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump earlier in July, historian Adam Smith speak to Matt Elton about previous attempts to kill political leaders in the United States – and how these events changed the nation. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum says today's dictators — including Putin and Xi — are working together in a global fight to dismantle democracy, and Trump is borrowing from their playbook: "We're going to have to defend and protect our political system if we want to keep it." Also, David Bianculli reviews the Apple TV series Time Bandits. Lea…
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Welcome to a brand new venture in Page 180 called Low Blows Shorts where Ger takes a look at a topic in the world of pro-wrestling that's on his mind. We will have the audio versions of these on the Spotify feed however we recommend you check out the video versions on our YouTube channel. For our first edition: How The Rock got weird. Ger takes a l…
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Welcome Back to another week of So Shameless. This week the crew is joined by Dom and D. Frie from the "Everybody Needs An Aquarius" podcast to talk Kamalas presidential run, Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good and men speaking on womens hormones. Feels good to be back yall! ENJOY! Socials: Dom @WhiskeySoured and @SaintAngeles on Instagram D.Frie @Diggame…
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18th century London was a haven for kinky connoisseurs, and flagellation houses were at the heart of it. Whatever your preference to be spanked by - birches, whips, paddles - they had you covered. What went on behind closed doors? Who was being spanked, and why was it all the range for upper class men? Taking Kate into this naughty underworld today…
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In the latest episode of our monthly series exploring the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter are joined by Professor Paul Cartledge to explore the long roots of recent tensions in democracies around the world. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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Joe Biden calling it quits would normally lead the way but that's only one of Ann's five things for the week. USSS Director Kimberley Cheatle takes a bipartisan grilling in front of a House committee Joe Biden bows out of the Presidential race The Gerontocracy or The Last of the Normal Democrats The Democratic Party is Imagining What Can Be Unburde…
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Filmmaker and stunt coordinator David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. "Your heart goes through your chest." His film The Fall Guy is about the unknown performers who put their lives on the line. He talks with Terry Gross about barrel rolling c…
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Anything Goes with James English Ep 440 The Real American Gangster - 32 Years in Prison - George Martorano Tells His Story You can contact James on his social media platforms http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0By Anything Goes with James English
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Aged 24 in Ibiza, Matt Haig’s life changed forever when he had a breakdown. Now 49 he has returned to the island, facing his past head on, returning with a whole new perspective, more optimism, and now, a new book called ‘The Life Impossible’. Matt has sold over 9 million copies of his books worldwide, and they have been translated into 58 language…
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In this fiery episode of History Rage, prepare to have your perceptions of the 1936 Berlin Olympics incinerated as returning provocateur Guy Walters ignites a historical inferno. Delving deep into the spectacle that was both a sporting and Nazi extravaganza, Guy dismantles the myth of Jesse Owens' victories as a blow to Hitler's Germany. He exposes…
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Hours before the assault on Normandy’s beaches got under way on 6 June 1944, British airborne troops launched an attack on targets in the French countryside. And as Saul David writes in this Long Read marking the 80th anniversary of this pivotal moment, the success of the entire D-Day landings was at stake. HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the be…
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Picture Charles II's court and you'll probably imagine a riot of excess, filled with drinking, games, and of course, mistresses. The queen by Charles' side, Catherine of Braganza, is often obscured by this scandalous picture. Speaking to Elinor Evans, Sophie Shorland discusses her new biography detailing the life of the often overlooked consort – f…
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In this episode, host Steph Sia interviews Nugs, a full-service sex worker based in Canada, about their experience as a trans person in the industry. They discuss the challenges of navigating their gender identity while working, including the struggle to maintain a work persona that aligns with their true self. Nugs shares their journey of self-dis…
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