Best Spreading Rumours Podcasts (2024)

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Episode One: The Murder 32:47

5M ago32:47

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The series begins with an investigation into what happened on the night of Brenda's murder. Presenter Ruth Warrander finds out that it was Brenda's work colleagues who alerted her neighbour that she hadn't turned up for work. They found her in her bedroom with extensive head injuries. Brenda's friends and family tell Ruth about Brenda's relationshi…

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Episode Seven: The Trial 29:25

10M ago29:25

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In the final episode, journalist Ruth Warrander comes face to face with Dr Brenda Page's killer at the trial. She reveals the true extent of the abuse Brenda suffered and we find out how advances in DNA technology were crucial in bringing the case to court. This episode is available from 14 July 2023 - the 45th anniversary of Brenda's murder. Hoste…

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Episode Six: DNA and the Missing Link 40:23

10M ago40:23

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Journalist Ruth Warrander visits Dr Brenda Page's ex-husband and discovers a shocking detail from his past. She reveals the identity of the suspect seen in posters all over Aberdeen after Brenda's murder and hears alarming news about the original police investigation. Forensic scientists uncover how advances in DNA have led to cold cases being solv…

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Episode Five: Black Gold 32:41

11M ago32:41

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Did Brenda Page's groundbreaking work as a geneticist put her life in danger? She was investigating diver safety in the North Sea at a time when there was a rush to get oil ashore as quickly as possible. People investigating diver safety in the Norwegian oil industry had died in mysterious circumstances. A former colleague of Brenda's reveals his r…

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EP19: Starting An Only Fans, Dying at 69 and Our Last Ever Podcast... 43:16

11M ago43:16

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 19. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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Episode Four: The Dating Game 31:19

11M ago31:19

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The people of Aberdeen were shocked to find out Dr Brenda Page, an outstanding geneticist, was also working as an escort, wining and dining businessmen. Rumours circulated in the city that Brenda's killer may have been one of her 'clients'. Newspapers portrayed her as a 'call girl'. So why was Brenda doing this extra work? Her friends and family op…

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EP18: Funnest S*x Acts Ever, Host Leaves After Hate Comments and Mother VS Daughter Roast Battle 45:04

11M ago45:04

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 18. Funnest S*x Acts Ever, Host Leaves After Hate Comments and Mother VS Daughter Roast Battle EP.18 Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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Episode Three: Jekyll and Hyde 40:55

11M ago40:55

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"If ever I'm found dead and it looks like suicide, don't believe it..." Those were Dr Brenda Page's words to her close friend Jessie Milne. It seems that all was not well in Brenda's marriage right from the very beginning. Her sister and two of her closest friends open up to journalist Ruth Warrander about Brenda's relationship with her husband, Dr…

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EP17: Guests get Kicked Off the Podcast, Weird Sex Positions and a Headstand Goes Badly Wrong… 50:12

12M ago50:12

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 17. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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Episode Two: The Police Investigation 31:57

12M ago31:57

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Brenda moved to Aberdeen when she secured a job in the genetics department at the university in 1973. In this episode, we explore why she was working as an escort, the impact of the oil boom in Aberdeen and what the police uncovered in their investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP16: Parent Life, World’s Youngest Podcast Guest and Girls Going For Bottomless Brunch 31:37

12M ago31:37

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 16. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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Coming soon: Murder in the Granite City 1:14

12M ago1:14

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The death of brilliant scientist Dr Brenda Page remained a mystery for more than 40 years - becoming one of Britain's longest running unsolved murders. The young and talented 32-year-old was bludgeoned to death in her flat in Aberdeen - the Scottish city famous for its granite buildings and oil industry. On July 13, 1978, Brenda - originally from I…

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EP15: Ouija Board Gone Badly Wrong, Wearing Adult Size Nappies and Can Liv and Bryony win £10,000?! 43:10

12M ago43:10

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 15. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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EP14: Single Parents Are Superheroes, What Is It Like Having a Dad? and Lighting indoor Fireworks! 55:39

1y ago55:39

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 14. Episode 14 of the Spreading Rumours Podcast is back, and it's hotter than a flaming jalapeño! Join the hilariously uncensored crew of Kristen Hanby, Natalie, Jasmine, and the one and only Nan as they unleash a no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza. Buckle up for an unfiltered rollercoaster ride o…

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EP13: Is Sh*tting in Public Normal? Worst Presents Ever & Are My Mum and Girlfriend Having a Fight? 54:02

1y ago54:02

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 13. Brace yourself for a hilariously outrageous episode of the "Spreading Rumours" podcast! Join the hosts (Kristen, Jasmine, Giselle and Natalie) as they throw politeness out the window and dive headfirst into the uncensored world of tiredness, bathroom mishaps, and jaw-dropping confessions. From …

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EP12: 100 Orgasms a Day, Sending Your Best Friend to Prison and Baby Voices!! 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 12. Spreading Rumours Podcast is back with episode 12, and this time our hosts Kristen, Jasmine, Natalie, and Bryony are bringing the comedy heat! Get ready to be entertained as they tackle some wild topics, from a woman claiming to have 100 orgasms a day to sending your best friend to prison. But …

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EP:11 Are Kristen and Jasmine Getting Married? Emma Sits On A Cactus and Air Fryers 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 11. Get ready to laugh out loud with Kristen, Jasmine, Emma, and Natalie as they explore some of the funniest topics in Episode 11 of Spreading Rumours Podcast. From life as a parent to the first time farting/pooing in front of your partner, they cover it all! Hear about Kristen's crush on Rita Ora…

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EP:10 What Happens When Females Take Viagra? Is a Real Life Purge Possible & Biggest Misconceptions 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

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Spreading Rumours Podcast by Kristen Hanby Episode 10. New episodes every Sunday @2pm. Join Kristen, Natalie, Nan, and Jasmine on a wild ride in episode 10 of the Spreading Rumours podcast. They discuss everything from Kristen's journey to beat his gambling addiction to protesting at the Grand National, hay-fever, and the etiquette of peeing in the…

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EP9: Is Having Sx With Cars Normal? Anl Goes Badly Wrong and My Best Friend Fights My Brother! 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 9. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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EP8: What do Testicles Taste like? Eating Tonsil Stones and Podcast Set Falls Apart Whilst Filming 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 8. Youtube: @spreadingrumourspodcast Instagram: @spreadingrumourspodcast TikTok: @spreadingrumourspodBy Kristen Hanby

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EP7: Post Nut Clarity, Harry Potter vs Lord of the Rings and Thoughts on Couples That Swing 1:14:17

1y ago1:14:17

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 7. Welcome to Spreading Rumours, the comedy podcast where Kristen, Scott, Natalie, and Liv share their outrageous stories, unfiltered opinions, and hilarious banter! In Episode 7, the gang tackles the ultimate question: is summer or winter better? They also delve into the awkwardness of getting hard-ons at…

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E6: My Grandma Goes to Jail, Eating My Toe Nails and My Little Sister Turns 18. 1:24:05

1y ago1:24:05

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 6. Get ready for another outrageous episode of the 'Spreading Rumours' podcast! In episode 6, Kristen, Natalie, and Kristen's nan are joined by special guest Bryony, as they share some of their most shocking hospital stories. But that's not all - Kristen's nan reveals her wild side as she talks about her t…

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E5: Worlds Smallest Penis Contest, The Truth About Our Dad and Trying Smelling Salts (BAD IDEA) 1:07:12

1y ago1:07:12

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 5. Episode 5 of the 'Spreading Rumours' podcast is here and it's a wild one! Join Kristen, Natalie, Scott, and even Kristen's mum as they delve into some taboo topics that will have you both cringing and crying with laughter. First up, they talk about the world's smallest penis contest - yes, you heard tha…

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E4: Grandma Was Shot By A Bow and Arrow, Life Before P*rn and Getting Robbed in Amsterdam! 1:08:48

1y ago1:08:48

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 4. It's time for another wild ride with the 'Spreading Rumours' squad in episode 4! You'll hear all about Jackie's first tipsy adventure, Nan's unexpected sausage run-in, and even some saucy talk about pre-internet life (and p*rn...). But wait, there's more! Get ready for some horror stories about flying, …

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E3: Homemade S*x Toys, Disturbing Questions and Are People Hiding Cameras in Airbnbs? 1:04:24

1y ago1:04:24

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 3. Are you ready to hear the wildest and most outrageous stories ever told? Episode 3 of the 'Spreading Rumours' podcast will have you in stitches from start to finish! From crazy taxi drivers to a Barcelona fan who feared for his life, Kristen and Scott have some seriously crazy travel experiences to shar…

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E2: Addicted to W*nking, How to beat Tyson Fury In a Fight and an Inspiring Weight Loss Journey. 55:25

1y ago55:25

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 2. Welcome back to another hilarious episode of "Spreading Rumours" and this time we've got Natalie joining Kristen and Scott for the ride. Get ready to laugh until you cry as the hosts discuss everything from Kristen's w*nking addiction (yep, you read that right) to a quick lesson on how to take down Tyso…

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E1: Intrusive Thoughts, Dr*g Experiences and Whole Lot of Weird questions. 1:02:26

1+ y ago1:02:26

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Spreading Rumours by Kristen Hanby Episode 1. Welcome to the first episode of the "Spreading Rumours" podcast! Join your hosts Kristen, Scott, and Jonny as they dive into a wild and wacky range of topics. From intrusive thoughts to fish with vaginas (yep, you read that right!), these three hilarious hosts cover it all. But that's not all - they als…

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1: Tukde-Tukde: A JNU Story 25:03

4+ y ago25:03

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As far as misinformation campaigns go, we've seldom come across one as persistent and relentless as the one hounding the students of the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University in India. From terrorists, freeloaders, amoral drunkards to drug addicts and sex maniacs - many a names have been used by mainstream media, politicians, spiritual gurus and …

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5: Deadly Rumours, Mob Mentality And Challenges For The Law Enforcement 23:03

4+ y ago23:03

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Social media and instant messengers have enabled rumours to spread like wildfire. Spontaneous panic and apprehension spread through these rumours have led to a large number of deaths in India by fueling mob violence across the country. Indian police officials Harsh Poddar and Rema Rajeshwari have led the path in drawing the blueprint on how to dous…

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4: A Day In The Life Of Fact Checkers 18:24

4+ y ago18:24

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Fact checking is no funny business. The requests we get on our WhatsApp range from politics, economics and medicine to violence, fantasy and black magic. In this Diwali Special episode, we speak to some fact checkers at BOOM to find out how they go about a typical day at office, as the fake news ecosystem lurks in the background. --- Send in a voic…

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3: Online Quackery: Is WhatsApp A Reliable Doctor? 15:49

4+ y ago15:49

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WhatsApp and social media are rife with misinformation related to health and illnesses. But should we trust random medical advice from unknown sources? Could it land it us a much bigger trouble? Join us, as we speak to some medical health professionals to figure out how to combat such misinformation ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://p…

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2: Money: Now You Have It, Now You Don’t 19:19

4+ y ago19:19

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Ever since the current crisis at the Punjab Maharashtra Co-operative Bank hit the news, social media and WhatsApp have been rife with misinformation regarding finance and banking. From cash going defunct, to banks shutting down, people are sharing highly panic inducing messages all over the internet. But can such fake news cause offline damage to t…

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1: How Fake News Almost Ruined A School 22:09

4+ y ago22:09

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Since 2017, RMVM School in Valsad, Gujarat, has been targeted with a massive misinformation campaign. A series of unrelated images and videos of child abuse were shared on WhatsApp and social media, alleging that they portrayed instances of horror faced by the students of RMVM School at the hands of their teachers. So we drove to Valsad, and spoke …

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Kashmir: Post 370 34:02

4+ y ago34:02

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On August 5, 2019, India's Union Home Minister announced the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A from the Indian Constitution that provided a special status to the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Since then, the valley has been in a state of partial lock-down, with people not having access to mobile networks, internet and cable television. In this episode…

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5: Deepfake Videos: Why You Have A Lot To Worry 17:06

4+ y ago17:06

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Deepfakes - or fake content made using AI and machine learning, is soon going to become one of the biggest challenges for fact checkers and internet users. How can you possibly tell the difference between real and a deepfake, when the latter is made with a certain degree of precision that your eyes fail to see? In this episode, we discuss some of t…

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4: How to Identify Satire From Misinformation? 16:41

5y ago16:41

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Satire can empower, and it can misinform. In this week's episode, we ponder over the thin line between satire and misinformation with cartoonist George Mathen and comedian Kunal Kamra. Tune In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boomfactcheck/messageBy BOOM

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3: What Is Science, And What Is Not? 15:39

5y ago15:39

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There is a very thin, ever-changing line between science and pseudoscientific myths. In the case of India, that line is heavily distorted with a strong blend of religion and scientific advancements. As we head towards the future, how could we extract scientific knowledge from our past without falling trap to myths? Join us this week, as we explore …

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2: Why Do We Fall For Fake News? 15:22

5y ago15:22

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Is there something about us that makes us vulnerable to the onslaught of fake news? Communication and media scientists think there are quite a few things about us that have been exploited by both tech giants and fake news campaigners. Check out our latest episode to know where your weaknesses lie, and what you can do to get your defenses up against…

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1: Darkness On Our Screens 19:58

5y ago19:58

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Social media and instant messengers have unleashed a can of worms by exposing us to something a lot darker than we could have imagined. Join us, as we take you through the sinister side of information technology and the effects it can have on us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boomfactcheck/message…

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