Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and strea ...
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.
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The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets ...
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
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Audio versions of short stories by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, H.G, Wells and others.
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A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.
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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I'll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.
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More than 900 Horror Episodes, and a NO ADVERT Podcast with original Horror narrated in Audio Drama format just for your earball's. Creepypasta, Nosleep, Project Gutenberg, Let's Not Meet, Old Time Radio, Personal Stories and so much more. There is literally a story for everyone on this Podcast and I can't wait to bring them to your lovely ears! 💖
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A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.
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Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional ...
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Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, 1001 Stories For The Road is bringing back adventure with stories like "Treasure Island", "The Secret Adversary" by Agatha Christie, "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "Tarzan of the Apes", "King Solomon's Mines", "The 39 Steps", "The Call of the Wild"- and many more. These stories are classic for a reason- they are great! And they are family friendly. We appreciate reviews-thank you!
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Playing on Air is a radio show and free podcast dedicated to short plays by America's best contemporary playwrights - a new way to experience theater on demand, absolutely free. We are dedicated to increasing the accessibility of high-caliber theater, promoting the work of the stage's greatest storytellers, and encouraging the next generation of theater-makers across the country. We are committed to bringing theater to everyone at no cost - on radio and on demand. But our programming is only ...
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1001 Stories From The Gilded Age (Formerly 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories) brings you a wide mix of classic short stories and long-form family-friendly novels, a perfect mix of timeless classics from another age - when life was slower, men and women dressed well in public, , and courtesy, manners, and morals were practiced. From this age comes great stories from woman authors as well as popular stories such as The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables and Black Beauty. Our "Gilded Age' coll ...
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Strange stories by strange authors for strange listeners
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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions A Short History of Ancient Rome - the debut book from the Noiser ...
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Strange Stories, By Strange Authors, for Strange Listeners
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Sherlock Holmes Short Stories narrated by Hugh Bonneville. A woman struck dead after hearing a haunting whistle. A series of child-like drawings scrawled throughout a country estate. A prize horse wandering the moors without an owner. To the regular observer, these are merely strange anomalies. But for the master detective Sherlock Holmes they are the first pieces of an elaborate puzzle. New episodes every Thursday. For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click ...
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Brand new stories, from today’s best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 – the home of the Short Story Radio 4 is the world’s leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent writing from the hottest names offering compelling snapshots of the way we live now, produced by the experts behind the BBC National Short Story Award and other in-house readings teams.
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Writing Alchemy is storytelling that centers intersectional characters, including a fairy tale series that combines humor and magic with serious topics, and a tabletop role-playing series about the adventures of disabled and mentally diverse heroes.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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Life’s too short to worry about wedding favors, obligation guests, and bridesmaid dramas. Listen to the Bridechilla Podcast, take control, and enjoy wedding planning!
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Michael Lewis’s best-selling book The Big Short is now 15 years old. The Oscar-winning movie based on it came out a decade ago. To mark the occasion, Lewis has narrated a new audiobook of The Big Short. Here on his podcast, he and co-host Lidia Jean Kott are thinking about the legacy of the book, the movie, and the financial crisis of 2008. Michael catches up with the director of the movie, Adam McKay, as well as some of the real-life characters depicted by the likes of Ryan Gosling, Steve C ...
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Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Author interviews, Reading Short Stories & Behind the scenes of making fiction.
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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beats, hooks and ideas that could be songs some day soon. If you want to buy any of these for further development or use in podcast or films, let me know! Check out more on my Instagram.
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It's like the Twilight Zone for an optimist's heart. Every episode starts with the same line, but becomes a totally different story. And yet, they’re all intertwined. Can you find the connections? **Winner - Second Rounder - Austin Film Festival Script Competition 2019** The Dog Is Dead is part of the podcastgod family of podcasts.
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What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it's a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you're going to get.
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Science fiction podcast. Featuring the best new writers in the science, speculative, horror, and fantasy fiction.
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These short Dhamma talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu were given at Metta Forest Monastery most mornings in both English and Thai. The English portion has been excerpted and offered here for streaming and downloading. The talks last about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Learn English grammar with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Short podcasts to improve your English at work. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Every week a new story. Every episode a new monster.
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Dive into the past with award-winning historian Peter Zablocki in this captivating daily podcast! Uncover hidden stories you never knew existed. And don't miss Friday Conversations where Peter teams up with top experts for riveting, in-depth discussions that bring history to life.
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From away days with the Lionesses to lunch at Buckingham Palace, Jill Scott and Karen Carney jam as many stories into one chat as possible. Some might say they’re unlikely mates. Jill’s long, Karen’s short. Jill’s loud, Karen’s quiet. Jill loves meat, Karen’s a vegan. Jill wants to show the world what her mate Karen is really like, and Kaz is happy to be here. We think. They’ve got over 300 England caps and now podcast together every week. Welcome to Long Story Short!
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The Supreme Court decides a few dozen cases every year; federal appellate courts decide thousands. So if you love constitutional law, the circuit courts are where it’s at. Join us as we break down some of the week’s most intriguing appellate decisions with a unique brand of insight, wit, and passion for judicial engagement and the rule of law. http://ij.org/short-circuit
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Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health. But it’s hard to imagine an entire forest in the middle of a big city. That’s where micro-forests come into play — public forests on a smaller scale, filled with native plants. They exist around the world, and producer Rachel …
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History's Worst Nun? Juana Inés de la Cruz
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11:22She was called disobedient. Arrogant. Dangerous. She is now remembered as one of the greatest minds of the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode of History Shorts, we revisit the life of Juana Inés de la Cruz—a 17th-century nun whose brilliance and independence made her a problem for Church authorities. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATIN…
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It’s one full hour with your favourite Lionesses 🦁This Long Story Short episode brings together some of the funniest stories and memorable moments from your favourite players. 60 minutes packed with the highlights you love — you'll love it from start to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Too Hot For Radio: Carmen Maria Machado "Persephone Rides at the End of Days"
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20:38Written by Carmen Maria Machado, the dark, inventive and sensual writer behind the collection Her Body and Other Parties, and the memoir In the Dream House, this story, “Persephone Rides at the End of Days," was commissioned for the Selected Shorts anthology Small Odysseys. It's about a Greek goddess coming to terms with who and what she is. Is her…
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A Short History of Ancient Rome - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit noiser.com/books to learn more. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of 820,000 square miles of land from Napoleon, includi…
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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "A Responsible New Year"
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THE BUSH FIRE by HENRY LAWSON (A.K.A.THE FIRE AT ROSS'S FARM)
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29:35This story was originally written as a 'Bush Ballad" or poem-story by Henry Lawson, and it describes how two competing farm families finally unite while trying to prevent a wildfire from destroying their farms. Check out our new 'Found In The Footnotes' every Wed at 4pm ET at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast- short, AMAZING stori…
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Short Circuit 409 | Obviously Unconstitutional
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1:05:49IJ’s Anya Bidwell interviews two civil rights lawyers for a wide-ranging conversation about what it’s like to litigate on behalf of people behind bars. She welcomes on Sam Weiss of Rights Behind Bars and Elizabeth Cruikshank of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) to hear stories of qualified immunity, prison conditions, …
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about characters wrestling with their roles in life. In “The Ugly Sister,” by Joanne Harris, a fairy-tale villainess tells her side of the story. The reader is Jayne Atkinson. And a young wife struggles to find her place in a close-knit family in “Underwater,” by Hannah Kingsley-Ma, read by Marin Ireland.…
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Every story you've ever loved learned it from somewhere. The plot twist, the heartbreak, the monster in the dark—somebody wrote it first. Narrator Don McDonald brings classic literature back to life, read out loud the way it was meant to be heard. Dickens. Poe. Twain. Wharton. Doyle. Names you know. Stories you think you know—until you actually hea…
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The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist: Part One
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34:24When a beautiful young music teacher notices she's being followed by a bearded stranger on her lonely bicycle journeys through the Surrey countryside, she turns to Holmes for help. But what begins as a seemingly minor case quickly devolves into something far more sinister. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville Written by Sir Art…
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Here’s the Scoop from NBC News: Looking Ahead to Politics in 2026 with Steve Kornacki and Ryan Nobles
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30:44Here's a preview of another podcast, Here's the Scoop from NBC News. Democrats racked up big political wins in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia this year with a laser-focus on affordability, despite President Trump touting an “A+++++” economy. Now, heading into 2026, the question is: Whose message will be more compelling to voters in the November…
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Welcome back to another episode of Playing on Air! Playing on Air is back for a new season! We've got 5 plays for the '25 - '26 Season, 4 of which are new plays, and 3 of those new plays are commissions. Two weeks ago, we premiered "73, SK." by Else Went. Today, we drop our 2nd episode of the season, "The Corner Cafe" by Charles Mee, directed by To…
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Listening to this podcast is great, but using the phrases in real life is the icing on the cake. Learn four phrases with 'cake'. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit o…
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I dont even know what this episode is about, but I enjoyed making it and I invite you to trust my process
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1:33:4630 years of the internet, Irish rebel songs, gangsta rap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Even dark tales are curious, and today's tour features a pair of mysterious relics worth exploring. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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What possession was stolen from Neil, and who stole it? Neil and Pippa talk about crime, and Beth and Phil discuss the passive, e.g. 'was stolen', with our grammar guru Georgie. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET:Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/260106 THE READIN…
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Behold a T-Rex holotype, paleontology's "gold standard"
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11:59What happens behind the scenes of a dinosaur exhibit? Short Wave host Regina Barber got to find out … by taking a trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. In the museum’s basement, she talked to a paleobiologist, checked out a farmland fossil find and even touched a 67 million-year-old bone. Because, as it turns out, there’s a …
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The U.S. Constitution grants Supreme Court justices life tenure to protect judicial independence. But what happens when that protection becomes a liability? DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/…
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We talk about letters in English that we see in words but don’t actually pronounce. LISTEN TO REAL EASY ENGLISH: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learni…
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492 - 2026 Wedding Trends with Meghan Ely
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1:21:45Meghan Ely is back to break down the biggest 2026 wedding trends couples need to know. Leah and Meghan chat about Pantone’s Color of the Year and how it compares to Minted + Brides’ wedding color pick. Personalization and guest experiences are taking center stage, while gender-fluid styles are on the rise and capes are making a comeback! If you’re …
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Pippa and Phil talk about some common business jargon to help you talk about your workload. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241118 This programme was originally broadcast in November 2024 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HER…
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Choose your fighter for the origin of water on Earth! Was it always here or did it come to this planet from somewhere else in space? And, either way, what does this mean for other water worlds in our galaxy? To find out, we talk with Michael Wong, an astrobiologist and planetary scientist at Carnegie Science. He gets into scientists’ strongest cand…
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Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2 , and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself rece…
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In November 1957, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 into orbit. On board was not a pilot or a scientist—but a small stray dog named Laika. Her mission was never meant to return. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPo…
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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Full Attention, Full Results"
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENING
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21:29In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Mutual Confidences" and "A June Evening," the girls at Patty's Place share deeply held secrets just as the shadow of April examinations falls. Phil announces she is the happiest girl in the world after accepting Jonas Blake. Anne, however, struggles with her own bewildering he…
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 109-110) THE ASSIZES and THE INDICTMENT
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35:50CHAP 109 THE ASSIZES Chateau-Renaud, Debray, and Beauchamp are in court to see the beginning of the famous Benedetto Affair. They discuss the rumor that the murderer in the house of Villefort is young Edouard, who has become increasingly jealous of his stepsister and her grandparents. But others in the group dismiss this as nonsense and wait for th…
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🕯️ A Question at the Heart of This Episode There’s a quiet question that sits at the centre of this week’s episode. What happens when someone disappears — and never comes back — but there’s no crime scene, no physical proof, and no clear ending? In true crime, these are known as no-body cases. And they’re some of the most unsettling stories we enco…
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Allegra Goodman reads her story “Deal-Breaker,” from the January 12, 2026, issue of the magazine. Goodman is the author of ten books of fiction, including the novels “Kaaterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “Sam,” and “Isola,” published last year. Her new collection of linked stories, “This Is Not About Us,” will come out in F…
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Cannibalism sits at the outer edge of human history, invoked as taboo, weaponized as propaganda, and whispered about in moments of extreme survival. Yet it appears again and again across cultures, centuries, and continents, not as myth alone, but as documented reality. In this episode, we trace the long and complex history of cannibalism, separatin…
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THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (CHAP 11) THE ARCHED WINDOW
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33:52In Chapter 11, "The Arched Window," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, the secluded life of Clifford Pyncheon is shockingly interrupted by the vibrant movement of the outside world. From the gloom of the upper story, Clifford peers out, observing the modern age and the rush and roar of the human tide. While he finds childish de…
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"Listen, my children, and you shall hear…" With those famous words, an event that unfolded in darkness and confusion became one of the most enduring legends in American history. But Paul Revere's midnight ride was not born a myth. It was shaped into one. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHO…
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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Know What You're Doing"
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S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave
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11:14Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! This historical grave still stands today in the heart of Tokyo, but why has it never been moved? What happens when people try? BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.Licensed under Creative Commons: By …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘see’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learning…
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Are you ready for a relaxing night of music? The Rebel Girls Symphony Hall holds concerts for everyone. Our talented orchestra plays all kinds of beautiful instruments. Share the joy of music with your loved ones. And maybe a sweet treat, too! [This episode originally aired in 2025.]By Rebel Girls
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What better time to contemplate the conundrum that is zero than the start of a new year? Zero is a fairly new concept in human history and even more recent as a number. It wasn't until around the 7th century that zero was used as a number. That's when it showed up in the records of Indian mathematicians. Since then, zero has, at times, been met wit…
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An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, & Paris on the Eve of WWII, w/ Mark Braude
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32:15In this interview episode, I'm joined by author Mark Braude to dive into his latest book, The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, and Paris on the Eve of WWII—a gripping blend of biography and true-crime set in the City of Light just before it went dark. Braude takes us into interwar Paris, where an Americ…
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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Ayu Vaṇṇo Sukhaṁ Balaṁ"
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A tale of the agonies of unrequited love, and of dancing a path through sadness. Trigger warning: alcohol.
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Crime can be a curious thing, whether it's the parties involved or the unanswered questions. Either way, they make for fascinating stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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