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90 Degrees South

BMB Productions LLC

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What begins as an investigation into the first documented murder on Antarctica and the South Pole's Amundsen-Scott-Research Station; has unearthed far more than scientific inquiry. From clandestine government experiments to whispered tales of the supernatural, this frozen expanse holds secrets that defy explanation. From the bottom of the Earth, Supervisory Deputy Marshal Bass Marlow continues to uncover the truth behind the rumors and legends that shroud this remote and unforgiving land.
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The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history. On the Explorers Podcast, the explorers we cover include Ernest Shackleton, Ibn Battuta, Roald Amundsen, Frederick Cook, Adrien de Gerlache, John McDouall Stuart, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, Matt Rutherford, Jacques Marquette, Louis Jolliet, James Cook, Abel Tasman, Alice Morrison, Fridtjof Nansen, Yuri Gagarin, Jacques Cartier, Richard Francis Burton, Teddy Roosevelt, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, James Beckwou ...
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Arved Fuchs is a famous German adventurer. He has travelled the world - especially the oceans - for more than 45 years and he does this in a very powerful way. He is the first person to reach the North Pole and the South Pole by foot within one year. He rounded Cape Horn in a folding boat and crossed Greenland with sledge dogs in 70 days. Most of his expeditions have taken place either in the Arctic or Antarctic or on board his 92-year-old fishing vessel DAGMAR AAEN. The footage of one of th ...
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The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discovery and have witnessed both great triumphs and miserable defeats. As a planetary litmus paper it is at the poles we can detect the effects of natural oscillations and human activities on the global ecosystems.
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The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice. From the team behind The Secret History of Flight 149 and The Secret History of the Estonia, journalist Stephen Davis investigates the mysterious death of a scientist at the South Pole in the year 2000, and interrogates why the investigation failed to uncover the truth. Producer: Anna Staufenberg. Mixing and sound design: Rory Auskerry. Executive producer: Steve Jones. Listen to the whole series straight away and ad-free by subscribing to t ...
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In contrast to Scott’s South Pole expedition, Amundsen’s expedition benefited from good equipment, appropriate clothing, and a fundamentally different primary task (Amundsen did no surveying on his route south and is known to have taken only two photographs) Amundsen had a better understanding of dogs and their handling, and he used of skis more effectively. He pioneered an entirely new route to the Pole and they returned. In Amundsen’s own words: “Victory awaits him who has everything in or ...
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Having, on his first voyage, discovered Australia, Cook still had to contend with those who maintained that the Terra Australians Incognita (the unknown Southern Continent) was a reality. To finally settle the issue, the British Admiralty sent Cook out again into the vast Southern Ocean with two sailing ships totalling only about 800 tons. Listen as Cook, equipped with one of the first chronometers, pushes his small vessel not merely into the Roaring Forties or the Furious Fifties but become ...
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The Antarctic Report

The Antarctic Report

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Science, history, adventure, politics, and technology converge on the Antarctic Report podcast. Each week you’ll hear from an international expert with a compelling story on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
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Journalist and broadcaster Alok Jha talks to leading explorers, scientists, conservationists and artists about Antarctica’s fascinating past, present and future, to discover why the icy continent matters to us all. Created by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first sighting of Antarctica. UKAHT is a charity, championing the public understanding of, and engagement with Antarctica through the history of human endeavour in the region. UKAHT looks after Br ...
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Richard Parks: Antarctica

Richard Parks Team Quest

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A unique behind the scenes look into Richard Parks' world-leading expedition to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole as fast as possible. Find out how a former international rugby player became a world leading extreme athlete and has brought a team of people together to create Team Quest; A collaborative project to use one of the most gruelling endeavours on the planet to mobilise a community to create learning opportunities in education and bus ...
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From Seven Seven Six and Realm, Business Dad is the podcast where Alexis Ohanian (Co-founder of Reddit) sets out to ask the most successful men across tech, sports, entertainment, media, entrepreneurship, and more: “how do you balance being a dad with a successful career?”
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The Odder

Madison Paige

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Hello and welcome to The Odder Podcast. I’m your host Madison Paige and you can join us every other Thursday for a new episode where we deep dive strange creatures, horrifying haunts, true crime, unsolved cases, and just about anything and everything to send chills up your spine and make you pull the covers just a little bit closer at night! If you have an idea for an episode you think would be fun, good news! I do listener requests so if you want your own personalized episode, you can send ...
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Action Packed Travel

Felice & Peter Hardy

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Welcome to Action Packed Travel! Our podcast features amazing travel stories...without having to go anywhere. The episodes are interviews with people who've been inspired by their adventures. They're also full of information and useful links, all of which you can find on our Show Notes. Our podcast can be used for future travel ideas and plans for the days when we can explore the world again! About us: we're Felice & Peter Hardy and we’ve spent half a lifetime travelling to just about every ...
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FT News in Focus

Financial Times

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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...
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This podcast was born out of my dissatisfaction with what we know in the developed world as "normal life". So I got a job in Antarctica and never looked back! I have since been all over the globe. This podcast is a platform for people living unconventionally to share their stories.
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Broadly Underestimated is the podcast dedicated to understanding the underestimated aspects of our lives. Every object, institution, historical event – even the most mundane – has its own revolutionary story. And it’s often the underestimated women behind those stories that have shaped life as we know it today.
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Fringe Theory

Kit Church, Abbey Burbach

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Are you interested in Conspiracies? Cults? Cocktails? Then join us for our bi-weekly podcast featuring creepy beliefs and mixed drinks. New episodes uploaded every other Sunday. Created by Kit and Abbey. Art work by James Mied (jamesmiedillustrations.com).
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My name is Lux ATL, and I am a mother, wife, business owner, former university instructor, and lifelong stripper. From the halls of academia to the strip club stage, my life as a post-academic feminist sex worker has been filled with unique sociological insight, unforgettable friendships, and a thousand beautiful messes in between. These are my true stories of the highs and lows of an ex-academic and lifelong stripper pole dancing for pay on stages all across the South.
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The Extraordinary Ordinary

The Extraordinary Ordinary

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The Extraordinary Ordinary, from Women of the Year, shines a light on incredible achievements by women who you’ve probably never heard of (until now), but whose passion, dedication, and fierce determination has changed society, their communities and the world, in ways that will inspire and uplift you.
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Conversations with innovators, thought leaders, and experts in philanthropy, conservation, and sustainability innovation and tech about what they're working on, the biggest challenges we're facing, and what they're hopeful about for the future.
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Get ready to Take On the World! Join John and Mike D along with other hosts Deb Doughtery, Lexi, and Nathan Blaze for an exciting podcast that covers conventional historical topics as well as the unique and odd ones. From cryptids to true crime, serial killers to pop culture, Take On the World has something for everyone. Plus, add in personal stories, some fun and a little bit of beer, booze and brevity – you won't want to miss out on this weekly adventure! Check out our TOTW Podcast Side Pr ...
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Truthbook

Kathryn Smith

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Truthbook goes behind the scenes of family life, with open and honest conversations about the best and the worst parenting moments, the sadness and the joy and the successes and the failures. You will let out a sigh of relief knowing it's not just you, be empowered by other peoples stories and laugh at the funnier side of family life. Truthbook will help us be more connected and less isolated, more compassionate and less envious of each other.
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The Cosmos Podcast

The Royal Institution of Australia

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Investigating the key intersection of science and the community – the stuff that actually matters to us – and cutting through the half-truths and inaccurate science that floods the digital domain. Find the science of everything at cosmosmagazine.com
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John Horsfall speaks to Adventurers and Explorers from all over the world. From Everest Climbers to Polar Explorers, World Record Holder and more, these Adventurers talk about their expeditions and intimate stories of their travels. We dive in deep to get an understanding of what drives these people to push the limits of human possibilities and surviving in the harshest of environments. Tune in each week and join Adventure Athlete John Horsfall for a weekly show about what is the meaning of ...
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The Department of Physics public lecture series. An exciting series of lectures about the research at Oxford Physics take place throughout the academic year. Looking at topics diverse as the creation of the universe to the science of climate change. Features episodes previously published as: (1) 'Oxford Physics Alumni': "Informal interviews with physics alumni at events, lectures and other alumni related activities." (2) 'Physics and Philosophy: Arguments, Experiments and a Few Things in Bet ...
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Every Hero Starts as a Child, and Every Child Can CHOOSE To Become a Hero. This series gives short stories about the Beginning of many Famous Heroes, and relatable things that they did even as a child that made them Heroic, things that AND child can do. Even YOU! A Hero is someone who HELPS others in a special way, while a Bully is someone who HURTS others on purpose, even if it is just hurting their feelings, therefore, a Bully is the OPPOSITE of a Hero. This series is played over the inter ...
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Antarctic Stories

Polar Tracks Productions

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AntArctic Stories is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the rich world of people who live, work, and undertake daring expeditions in the polar regions. The podcast is produced by a merry band of career polar guides who primarily work in the expedition cruise industry, and is hosted by Heather Thorkelson. AntArctic Stories is our way of bringing the incredible lives of the people we meet and work with into your homes and headsets, no matter where you are in the world.
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Alexis is joined the founder and CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Todd Carmichael, as they discuss about how fatherhood grew his business, when he and his wife knew they wanted to adopt, and why raising teenagers is harder than a solo trek to the South Pole. You may also recognize Todd Carmichael from his role as host of the Travel Channel shows …
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Today we are heading out to the Isle of Wight where a 16 year old boy disappears after a night out under strange circumstances. After leaving a party and pursuing some late night snacks with a friend, he is spotted by various witnesses before vanishing completely into the night. 27 years later, several arrests, and still no answers, his family are …
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Alexis sits down with chef and restauranteur José Andrés and discusses the role of technology in the future of food distribution, the significance of having long tables, and what we can learn about parenting from paella. José Andrés is a Spanish American chef and restaurateur. He has won a ton of awards, both for his cooking and humanitarian work. …
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In the final part of our series on American frontiersman Daniel Boone, we take him through his final years in Kentucky - where he was a surveyor, innkeeper and many other things. But the largest part of this episode will cover Boone's final two decades, where he lived on the frontier of Missouri. This includes expeditions and adventures - some last…
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In this episode of Naked Genetics: The risk factors between schizophrenia and substance use disorder have had a fresh genetic examination; I put Illumina to the test and ask, 'what difference does washing our hands really make?' And, the the extraordinary way in which dung beetles use the night sky to orientate themselves... Like this podcast? Plea…
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Arved Fuchs und the Dagmar Aaen have reached the harbour of the Norwegian island of Lovund. In this episode, he talks about the last days on the open sea, about the crew's seaworthiness in wind and waves, about puffins and salmon farms and which glacier he is heading for next. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Support the Show. www.arved-fuc…
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Special release of our new monthly behind the scene podcast. While episode one will be available for everybody, future episodes will only be available to Patreon's at the 'Behind the Scenes' tier. If you enjoy what you hear and would like more, visit our Patreon page link below: 90 Degrees South Patreon Page Subscribe at the "Behind the Scenes" tie…
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Our crew is adjusting to life on station with Kendra's mother in charge for several weeks. Kendra has withdrawn into her room and the rest of the base is not doing well. Larry accepts his Nobel and with an unexpected fan in attendance. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes once a month for the first four episodes of season three. We then return to…
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In this episode, Alexis talks to Bobby Hundreds about being a second generation Korean American, how to find time for the things that matter to you, and the doomed plight of being a “cool dad”. Bobby Kim, also known as Bobby Hundreds, is one of the CoFounders of LA streetwear brand The Hundreds, and the LA food festival Family Style, creator of the…
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In this episode, Arved Fuchs shares his journey with the Dagmar Aaen through Stadthavet, one of the most treacherous sections of the Norwegian coast near the Stadlandet peninsula. This area is notorious for its dangerous cross seas caused by conflicting currents, and it's said that over 50 shipwrecks lie on its seabed. Due to the perilous nature of…
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Part 4 of our series takes through the frontier wars that took place during the American Revolution from 1778-1783. This will include the Siege of Boonesborough and the disastrous Battle of Blue Licks - in which Boone would lose another son. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising o…
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Today we are grabbing all the red string, tin foil, and copies of national geographic we own as we backtrack through the academic and archaeological evidence that might possibly support the theory that aliens came down to visit prehistoric man. Today on the Odder, we are flipping through the history channel, combing through old religious texts, and…
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Arved Fuchs has arrived in Norway with the Dagmar Aaen and reports today from the Hardangerfjord. He talks about the impressive Norwegian coastline, dreamlike sunrises, glassy seas, and reveals what role the Euro is playing for his international crew. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Koordinaten: 59.780500, 5.502229 Support the Show. www.ar…
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The Trolls have returned to the station and Bass deals with the aftermath of his warm welcome and thank you. International relations are the topic of concern and the President's edict continue to be worrisome. Doctor Wainwright makes preparations for his departure to be awarded the Nobel Prize. . .and a special temporary replacement, arrives. Court…
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Alexis joins Roman Mars to discuss what it’s like raising twins, his upbringing in a low-income, single-parent home, and how becoming a father made him more brave. You may have heard Roman’s now trademark voice on the popular podcast 99% INVISIBLE, a show about the invisible world of architecture and design. Or from his record breaking 2015 TED tal…
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In part 3 of our series, Daniel Boone and the settlers of Kentucky struggle to survive in the early years of the American Revolution. Boonesborough will withstand many attacks. Also, Boone's own daughter will be kidnapped - making for one of the most dramatic events in Boone's life. We will wrap up with Boone's capture of the Shawnee in 1778. The E…
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Arved Fuchs has moored the Dagmar Aaen in the harbour of Vesterø on the Danish island of Læsø. In this podcast episode, he talks about the first few days on board, the on-board routine and the vital medical briefing. With a few examples from his numerous expeditions, it quickly becomes clear why it is so important that everyone knows what to do in …
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Today we are heading out to County Kildare, Ireland where the disappearance of a world famous racehorse has haunted the circuit since 1983. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Shergar, a six time champion, who was kidnapped from the stables at gunpoint and ransomed only to never be seen again. The last known picture of the thoroughbred and the…
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Arved Fuchs sets sail for Bear Island in the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean. Before the start of the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition, Arved Fuchs spoke to journalists and camera crews on board his 93-year-old ship Dagmar Aaen about the looming threat of global warming and emphasised the importance of marine research in tackling this problem. Arved Fu…
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Alexis talks to Roy Wood Jr. about their shared experience of losing a parent early in life, why Roy prefers quality time with his son in the mornings over bedtime, and how nothing can ignite your work ethic like becoming a father. You may know him from his years as a correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW, his appearances on David Letterman or his comedy…
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In part 2 of our series, Daniel Boone becomes a woodsmen of legend as he comes to know Kentucky like no man. In the process, he will identify the Cumberland Gap - one of the great mountain passes in American history - and establish the first European settlement in Kentucky - Boonesborough. In the process, he will lose his eldest son in the never-en…
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Alexis talks to Shane Battier about his secret to a long and successful career in the NBA, what it’s like coaching his son's basketball team, and what he learned about parenting from his father’s work ethic. Shane is a former professional basketball player, having played for the Grizzlies, the Rockets and the Miami Heat—where he won two championshi…
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Persistence and planning has paid off! There is a MAJOR event with the hidden drug shipment investigation which bring more than just the media spotlight onto the station. Joyclyn continue to acclimate to life on the station, and some old friends return to the station. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes once a month for the first four episodes o…
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In the first part of our series on American pioneer Daniel Boone, we look at his early life, including his years growing up on the North Carolina frontier, his time in the French and Indian War, and his first excursions over the Appalachian Mountains. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in adv…
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Today we are heading to Egypt to an excavation site where we’ve uncovered not only the dearly departed and mummified but also their tombs full of riches, wonders and more than a few possible curses. Today on The Odder we are tapping into every rerun of The Mummy you have ever seen in order to find out if the mummy’s curse is fact, fiction, or a lit…
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Alexis sits down with Rainn Wilson to talk about having a child during his meteoric rise to fame, playing Dungeons and Dragons with his son, and his emphasis on rewarding positive character traits. You may recognize Rainn from his roles in TV and film, including playing Dwight Schrute in THE OFFICE, the Peacock Travel series RAINN WILSON AND THE GE…
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In the second - and final - part of our series on Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci, we look at his third voyage, touch on his 'fourth' voyage, and then discuss his legacy - including how his name became attached to two continents. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the E…
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Alexis is joined by Airbnb Cofounder Nathan Blecharczyk to talk about traveling the world with his family, the importance of paternity and paid family leave, and how becoming a dad changed the way he ran his company. Odds are you’re one of the 150 million people who have booked over 1 billion stays on Airbnb, an online marketplace that connects peo…
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Today we are flipping open our true crime case files to one that might make those among you with Coulrophobia squirm in your seats. A mother in Florida who answers the door to a bouquet of flowers and balloon courtesy of a red-nosed, big-shoed suitor is suddenly gunned down in broad daylight. The case goes cold for many years before a breakthrough …
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Alexis talks to Paul Scheer about how improv made him a good father, when he knew his wife was his ride or die, and why he doesn’t mind taking on some of the grosser parts of parenting. You know Paul from his roles in FX's THE LEAGUE and Showtime's comedy series BLACK MONDAY. Or from the popular film podcast “How Did This Get Made?”. Paul also has …
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In part 1 of 2, we take a look at the early years of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, including his younger years in Florence. We then explain how he got into the business of exploration, and examine the first two voyages attributed to the man. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertis…
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The ultimate find would be to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Let’s find out about the various sightings and efforts to scientifically record this most elusive creature. Loch Ness Monster Centre - https://lochness.com Visit Inverness - https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster Urquhart Castle For links, images, refer…
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Episode -124Welcome back to *Take On The World with Host John and Mike*! Today, we're delving into one of Ohio's most perplexing mysteries: the Circleville Letters. Imagine living in a small town where anonymous letters filled with threats and accusations start flooding the community. That’s exactly what happened in Circleville during the late 1970…
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After the Deputy Marshal’s digital recorder is left behind once again, we get a unique view into the daily life of another of Amundsen-Scott’s unusual residents. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes once a month for the first four episodes of season three. We then return to our twice monthly release. Please take a moment to leave a review and hel…
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Welcome to Business Dad! We are excited to kick off the season by talking to Guy Raz about making an early bet on the podcasting business, letting his kids run loose in Paris, and maintaining male friendships. You may be one of the 19 million people listening to his shows every month, from "The TED Radio Hour" to "How I Built This", to his podcast …
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Episode 123🎙️ Welcome back to another mind-bending episode of Podcast Take On The World, where John and Mike D dive headfirst into the deep end of conspiracy theories! This time, we're donning our tin foil hats and delving into the mystery surrounding Fort Knox and its elusive gold reserves. 🕵️‍♂️💰Join us as we sift through the layers of secrecy an…
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From Seven Seven Six and Realm, Business Dad is the podcast where Alexis Ohanian (Co-founder of Reddit) sets out to ask the most successful men across tech, sports, entertainment, media, entrepreneurship, and more: “how do you balance being a dad with a successful career?” Business Dad premieres May 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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Today we are zipping up our parkas and donning our snowshoes as we trek out to the South Pole and a remote observatory where an Australian Astrophysicist mysteriously dies leaving behind a suspicious doctor, a new fiancee, and three countries bickering over what happened and who is covering what up. Today on The Odder we are talking about Rodney Ma…
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In 1626, Father Estêvão Cacella and his assistant, Father João Cabral, set out from the region of Bengal and into the Himalayan mountains. The two Jesuit missionaries would become the first Europeans to reach the kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal and parts of Tibet. In the process, they would provide the world with the oldest and most detailed look at Bhut…
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