Best Solitaire Podcasts (2026)

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Dungeon Scoundrel: A Solitaire-Style Dungeon Crawler You Can Play Anywhere for iOS

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This podcast episode features a detailed, hands-on review of the iOS game Dungeon Scoundrel, presented by Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse. The episode focuses on exploring the game’s mechanics, accessibility, and overall design, offering listeners a thorough understanding of how the game plays from start to finish. Thomas introduces Dunge…

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Episode 220 - Adam Blinkinsop on Echo from the Dark 1:01:41

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For the Season 11 finale, designer and developer Adam Blinkinsop (@blinks.itch.io) talks about development for GMT, his approach to game design, and his current project: Echo from the Dark. P500: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-1144-echo-from-the-dark.aspx I have a game of my own up on Gamefound right now! Check out Queen of Spies, a solo game I co-desi…

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Winter encounters with owls 4:28

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What we lacked in numbers of the common owls, we made up for with encounters with some of the more sought after species.By Mark Faherty

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Covering Venezuela, CBS’s Anchor Du Jour, and a Pile of Football Audio 1:18:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel today to discuss the regime change in Venezuela (07:57), including CNN’s coverage of this news. Next, the guys examine the start of the Tony Dokoupil era at CBS News (26:50). They dive into who he is, why he was picked, and more. Then, Bryan and Joel take a look at CBS News’ newly released values (36:…

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Sustainability Journalism: Reflecting on the Past, Navigating the Future 38:09

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In the first episode of our Two Steps Forward podcast for 2026, we reflect on the evolution of sustainability journalism. The occasion: Marking 25 years of covering sustainable business on Trellis.net (née GreenBiz.com). As sustainability has evolved, so too has the field of journalism. In the early days, sustainability was largely about environmen…

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The Trust Fall Event Starts Now! 1:46

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Head to our website at www.melaniecasey.com to enter your diamond or precious gemstone for our Trust Fall giveaway! The Heirloom Stone Reset Trust Fall Giveaway is back! Entries are now open for our first giveaway of the year! To submit your stone for the Trust Fall: Valentine Edition Giveaway, fill out the information in the link below by January …

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Outer Cape winter birding 3:58

6d ago3:58

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Looking at waxwings and eiders to find their unusual relatives among the flocks.By Mark Faherty

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The Holiday Mailbag Episode 56:12

8d ago56:12

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Hello, media consumers! Today's episode is a special holiday mailbag episode wherein Bryan and Joel answer your questions, as well as some they have for each other. The show starts out with a discussion about what media they enjoy in their free time (02:29) before they dive into questions like “What was the most overcovered story this year?” (12:06…

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Early results from the Christmas bird counts 4:23

13d ago4:23

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The first results are in.By Mark Faherty

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 691: Festivus 2025 1:48:14

15d ago1:48:14

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WE GOT A LOTTA PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE, AND NOW, YOU’RE GONNA HEAR ABOUT IT! The Airing of Grievances: At the beginning of the Festivus dinner, each participant tells friends and family all the times they have disappointed him or her the past year. As quoted by Frank Costanza: “I’ve got a lot of problems with you people, and now you’re going to he…

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 690: Joe’s Been Gallivanting! 1:46:23

16d ago1:46:23

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Joe has been gallivanting all over the place, going to comic conventions, book shows and shops and fills us in on all of them. Cory!! stayed home. They also discuss: We start with an all new American Foods taste test!! Talking to folks who think comics are dying and how they don’t pay attention to the evidence to the contrary. Sales figures are sho…

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The People Who Shaped the Media in 2025 1:47:51

15d ago1:47:51

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Hello, media consumers! Today’s episode is a special year-end edition of The Press Box where Bryan is joined not only by David but by Joel as well! Bryan, David, and Joel come together to discuss the 12 people who shaped the media in 2025, in no particular order. The show starts out with Joel and David meeting each other for the first time, followe…

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Guest: David Kellie (4th Appearance) 49:08

17d ago49:08

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In this 80th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), joins for a final appearance on the eve of his retirement. The episode begins with Paul sharing a glimpse of diamond industry catalysts he is monitoring going into 2026. Next, Paul and David discuss the future of the marketin…

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AppleVis Extra#112: Stephen Lovely on Rethinking Visual Accessibility with Vision AI Assistant

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In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, hosts Dave Nason and Thomas Domville speak with StephenLovely, the creator of Vision AI Assistant, a rapidly emerging web-based accessibility tool designed primarily for blind and visually impaired users. Stephen explains the motivation behind the project, rooted in his own lived experience as a person…

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More Susie Wiles Fallout, YouTube and the Oscars, and Another Round of Jolabokaflod 56:56

18d ago56:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! They open their Jolabokaflod gifts for each other before discussing President Donald Trump’s intense TV speech from last night (09:01). Next, Joel gets a chance to share his thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (16:11). …

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Western Tanagers and snow birds 3:54

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Big flocks of birds tend to draw in other birds, including any lost waifs from elsewhere. Sometimes just looking out the window can reveal a rare bird in your yard.By Mark Faherty

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Trump’s Chief of Staff Speaks, Reporting on Rob Reiner’s Killing, and a Jolabokaflod Book Exchange 1:05:15

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! The show opens with David opening his gifts from Bryan before they dive into their thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (13:03). Next, the guys listen to some of this past weekend's football audio, with a touch of some …

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The unsustainable world of sustainability thought leadership 33:21

23d ago33:21

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What does it mean to be a corporate sustainability thought leader these days? In this episode Joel Makower and Solitaire Townsend delve into that question, confronting a paradox at the heart of corporate sustainability: At the very moment when business needs to step up and help shape the sustainability agenda, most companies have lost their nerve t…

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Trump and CNN’s Fate, Another Telos-Novela, and the New Diddy Documentary 1:13:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the future of CNN, including President Trump’s possible involvement in its sale, the assurances David Ellison reportedly made to Trump if he bought it, and what an Ellison-owned CNN would look like (01:10). Next, the guys talk about the Laura Rutledge—Justin Herbert post-game situa…

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In search of Massachusetts puffins 4:41

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The Atlantic puffin is a real crowd-pleaser. While people know them as a nesting bird of rocky Maine Islands in summer, small numbers winter in deep Massachusetts waters.By Mark Faherty

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CNN’s Fate, Trump’s Naughty List, Being Mad at the College Football Playoff, and Only in (Podcast) Journalism 59:01

28d ago59:01

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David start the show by discussing Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair parting ways as her contract ends, what this means for Ryan Lizza’s Substack, and whether Nuzzi will ever get another mainstream media job. Next, the guys dive into the Warner Brothers–Netflix–Paramount situation by breaking down the possible outcomes …

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Guest: Tobias Kormind 46:23

28d ago46:23

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In this 79th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul is joined by Tobias Kormind of 77 Diamonds in London. The episode begins with Paul and Tobias discussing the "inventory light" business model of online diamond jewelers. Next, the two discuss the more mainstream emergence of jewelry customization and how consumers are respond…

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Apple Crunch November 2025: Siri Gets a New Brain, iOS Takes a Breather, and the Air Takes a Dive

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In this November edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas, John, and Desiree dig into a surprisingly busy month for Apple. We start with the iPhone Air’s underwhelming debut and why Apple may be rethinking its strategy after weak sales and confusing pricing. Next, we explore Apple’s ongoing talks to bring a Gemini-powered core to Siri—what that means for pr…

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The American Canto Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays 1:21:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with their thoughts on Olivia Nuzzi’s newly released book, 'American Canto,' including what they did and did not like about it. Bryan gives a short summary of the book before asking Joel questions not only about 'American Canto', but about what the future holds for Nuzzi now that the book is out…

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A visit from two rare birds 4:22

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A limpkin visited Scituate and a common cuckoo visited New Hampshire in recent days.By Mark Faherty

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How to Customize the Control Center and Menu Bar on macOS

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In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to customize the Control Center and menu bar on macOS. With macOS Tahoe, the Mac's Control Center and menu bar have become more customizable, with the ability to add, remove, and reorder a greater variety of items. To add an item to the Control Center or menu bar, click the “Edit controls” button at the botto…

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Guest: Tony Carroll 54:46

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In this 78th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul is joined by Tony Carroll, a distinguished international trade advisor, lawyer and economist based in Washington DC that has consulted for the diamond industry. The episode begins with Tony sharing his experience serving in the Peace Corps in Botswana in the 1970's. Next, Pau…

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The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century? 1:52:29

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Hello, media consumers! Welcome to the first in a monthly series of special episodes in which we take an in-depth look at a single subject and then interview a guest to help us understand that subject. This month’s subject is The New Yorker magazine and our guest is its editor, David Remnick. This month’s issue kicks off with a discussion between B…

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Episode 219 - Ted Caya on Take 52:40

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This week on the pod, Ted Caya of Leder Games drops in to talk about his upcoming game, Take. Learn all about heists, why they are such oddly charming crimes, and how Ted translated that into board game form. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/take-game/take The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.b…

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Siemens' Eva Riesenhuber on competing in an age of transition 35:57

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The sustainability landscape is littered with bold claims, ambitious targets and a widening gap between rhetoric and reality. Against that backdrop, Siemens AG presents a case worth examining — not because it declares itself a climate leader, but because it treats the climate transition as an operating constraint rather than a branding opportunity.…

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Come Out Fighting with John Carnahan 27:25

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Our guest is designer John Carnahan. His latest, Come Out Fighting will be on Kickstarter on November 30th. I am not sure how many listeners have dipped their toe in miniature games, but I had to invite John to discuss his latest design, because it incorporates something extraordinary and radical in that space. Come Out Fighting on BGG Come Out Fig…

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 689: The 100 Top Selling Comics for June 1993 – 81 -100

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Cory!! found a listing of the top 100 comics for June of 1993 on an old issue of Overstreet Fan. They go over what they remember with Joe owning a shop, it being on the eve of the 90’s comics sales implosion, and LOT of new super hero universes. It’s a trip down memory lane for a time period that people have a lot of opinions about, the 90’s! They …

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Bob Costas Remembers ... the Great NFL Pregame Wars 53:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined today by broadcasting legend Bob Costas to discuss the great NFL pregame wars of the 1980s and 1990s. They dive into everything, starting with him becoming the host of NBC’s pregame show in 1984. Next, they discuss Bob’s competition before turning to what made NBC’s show special (07:42). They continue by goin…

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Time to talk wild turkeys 3:24

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Turkeys have a role to play in the emergence of that pest du jour, the Lone Star Tick, and the weird red-meat allergy they transmit, alpha-gal syndrome. You could say that when it comes to alpha-gal, turkeys giveth, and turkeys taketh away.By Mark Faherty

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New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More. 1:20:13

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Bryan’s newest Texas barbecue adventure before diving into the most recent news in the ever-evolving Olivia Nuzzi saga, including their thoughts on Ryan Lizza’s second Substack piece and whether this story has reached the point of “feeling like you know too much” (09:49). Next, the guys dive into ever…

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Episode 218 - Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Book + Game Coverage 1:08:30

1M ago1:08:30

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This week on the pod, Jaysen Headley, aka Ezeekat, drops in to talk about his live as both a booktoker and a maker of board game videos. And, more recently, his imprint with Bindery, which gives him the opportunity to bring cool books into the world. The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.backerkit.c…

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 688: The 100 Top Selling Comics for June 1993 51 – 80 1:49:50

2M ago1:49:50

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Cory!! found a listing of the top 100 comics for June of 1993 on an old issue of Overstreet Fan. They go over what they remember with Joe owning a shop, it being on the eve of the 90’s comics sales implosion, and LOT of new super hero universes. It’s a trip down memory lane for a time period that people have a lot of opinions about, the 90’s! They …

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Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Advisor Zara Rahim 1:27:07

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss President Trump's recent interactions with the media, including his “piggy” comment, his meeting in the Oval Office with Mohammed bin Salman, and his comments on the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Next, the guys parse through MLB’s new media rights deal with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix (18:32). Later,…

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Live from SD HistCon: Narrative in Solitaire Games 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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Recorded live at SD HistCon, our esteemed panel was comprised of designers John Butterfield (RAF, Enemy Action Series, D-Day Omaha, Ambush), David Thompson (Valiant Defense Series, War Story, Undaunted), and Jeremy White (Skies Above Series, Enemy Coast Ahead Series, Atlantic Chase). We discuss embedded vs emergent narrative in historical games and…

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A solitary solitaire 4:10

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Townsend’s Solitaire is the only US representative of a group of mostly mountain dwelling thrushes of Central and South America, plus Hawaii somehow, and are some of my favorite birds. They are related to our bluebirds and robins but are better singers than both.By Mark Faherty

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Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of 'American Canto' 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David dive into everything Olivia Nuzzi, starting with Jacob Bernstein’s New York Times piece, including what was said in his profile of Nuzzi and whether this is the right kind of profile for her. Next, they discuss the excerpt of Nuzzi’s book, 'American Canto,' released in Vanity Fair and whether the writing in t…

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