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A Montreal morning radio staple is back. Terry DiMonte and Ted Bird have reunited for “Standing By: The Terry and Ted Podcast”, and like the longtime friends and old pros that they are, they haven’t skipped a beat despite a 14 year professional separation. WARNING: infectious fun; could be contagious. Do not listen to Terry and Ted while operating heavy machinery, performing delicate surgery or herding livestock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Glamorous or a grind - take your pick. Life on the road as part of a concert tour crew can be either or both. From the intensity of loading in and loading out, setting up and tearing down, to the anxious, white line drudgery of highway travel in the middle of the night to get to the next city on time, it’s a roller coaster ride of sacrifice and reward. Backstage Stories: Crew Are People Too is dedicated to the unsung ranks who toil in the shadows of the live entertainment industry. Without t ...
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People I (Mostly) Admire

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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episod ...
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Shutdown Fullcast

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The Shutdown Fullcast, the world's only college football podcast, is only about college football when there are no weirder topics available. However, there are not many topics weirder than college football. Hosted by Spencer Hall, Jason Kirk, and friends.
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Divorce Ranch

Rachel Music, Michi Broman, Elena Christina Wagoner, and Good Story Guild

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June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve. Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in a female-forward, "west-of-center" take on the classic noir. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Starring: Ch ...
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Kelly Outdoors

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Kelly Outdoors Radio was started a few years back, Partly because I wanted to reach out to folks in a cost effective way to promote my products as well as other folks stuff as well. And as a way to just have some fun, Well this seemed like the right thing to do. So Kelly Outdoors launched on Sept. 3rd 2008. Its been a long and very rewarding journey. There are no official sponsors here so no politics about who can come on the show. Its all about promoting the outdoor sports industry whether ...
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Our notebooks are sandy and water-stained, beat up and full of notes from the summer as we look to the next season. Three Potato Four Notebook Field Notes beer Shakespeare and Company by Sylvia Beach Lauren Collins of the New Yorker An Editor’s Burial, a companion to the French Dispatch Paul Schrader on imdb email us: takenotecentral@gmail.com home…
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SHOW NOTES A sincere and unbridled celebration of Vanderbilt football Checking in with the Cancun Cooler A stern talking-to for teams that are currently Acting Cute The emerging medical field of touchdown poisoning Dangerously erotic levels of Iowa Pickle argument Learn why listeners and all of our therapists are already referring to the final six …
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founder Ingrid Newkirk has been badgering meat-eaters, fur-wearers, and circus-goers for more than 40 years. For a woman who’s leaving her liver to the president of France in her will, she sounds quite sensible when she tells Steve what we can learn from animals, why she supports euthanasia, and who’ll ge…
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In this episode, Hari explores the different topics covered by Morgan Housel, highlighting few of them with examples quoted from the book. This beautiful book gives us a thought-provoking insight into the complex relationship between human behavior and financial decisions. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts or feedback.. Happy Listeni…
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Spencer isn't the first one to do a terrible British accent this week Dee-yawn? Eat shit, Ron SCHEDULE PEEPIN' TIME Who said it: "In August, every team is September Maryland" This week's theme song arranged and performed by Wes Hunt On sale now: tickets for our show at Furnace Fest in Birmingham! https://www.seetickets.us/event/shutdown-fullcast-li…
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Revisiting Steve’s 2021 conversation with the economist and MacArthur “genius” about how to make memories stickier, why change is undervalued, and how to find something new to say on the subject of scarcity. SOURCE: Sendhil Mullainathan, university professor of computation and behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business…
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JIMBO FISHER BACK? NC STATE EXPANDING MATHEMATICS? BRIAN FERENTZ VINDICATED? KIRK HERBSTREIT WEIGHING IN ON THE COMMERCE CLAUSE? CAN THE MIND CONCEIVE OF "AVERAGE COLORADO?" THE RETURN OF MICHIGAN STATE HITLER???? Please let us do a live show in the Pittsburgh Airport This week's theme song arranged and performed by Shawn Pryor Follow Jason's work …
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The Fullcast Lunch-n-Learn returns for our preseaon level-set pivoting circleback It's our annual playoff picks episode! If you'd like to skip to the end, you can view the context-free results on Instagram Jason takes on Marvel Snap challengers live on air from the comments A fractious edition of Podcast Business Ryan beats everyone at his own game…
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In this episode, my guest Anand reviews this amazing book Swadeshi Steam: V.O.Chidamabaram and the battle against the British Maritime Trade written by A.R.Venkatachalapathy. Anand takes us through the heroic tale of VOC's courageous attempt in the face of colonial oppression in a way that will definitely inspire us to read this amazing book. Do li…
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Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking. SOURCE: Chris Anderson, head of TED. RESOURCES: Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, by …
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The former YouTube C.E.O. — and sixteenth Google employee — died on August 9, 2024. Steve talked with her in 2020 about her remarkable career, and how her background in economics shaped her work. SOURCES: Susan Wojcicki, former C.E.O. of YouTube. RESOURCES: "Susan Wojcicki, Former Chief of YouTube, Dies at 56," by John Yoon and Mike Isaac (The New …
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In this episode, my guest Ranya Bopanna reviews an amazing classic of all times, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Ranya speaks really well about the author Jane Austen, giving us glimpses of her life, her writing style and how the book itself shaped up during those times followed by insight into the characters and the storyline.. Do listen to …
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Cybertrucks, againRyan takes a large and unwarranted swing at the Taz communityThe prospect of a ball-knowing Vice President is consideredStay tuned for more content on the Utah JazzPodcast Business fails to launchBall-talking vice presidents throughout history, discussedA perilous game of baseball trivia is playedWhich presidential candidate would…
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The author of the classic The Selfish Gene is still changing the way we think about evolution. SOURCE: Richard Dawkins, professor emeritus of the public understanding of science at Oxford University. RESOURCES: The Genetic Book of the Dead, by Richard Dawkins (2024). Flights of Fancy: Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution, by Richard Dawkins (202…
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In this episode, my guest Dr.Soumya Chivuluri reviewsan amazing thriller titled “And Then There Were None” written by the “Queen Of Mystery - Agatha Christie”. Dr.Soumya has taken us through the plot of the book without revealing the suspense, giving us glimpses of mystery embroiled in the story. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode!! Background…
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Ryan tries some ASMRThe meanest email Holly has ever gottenA surprise guest!“Have you ever downloaded so much porn that you crippled infrastructure?”The crew writes some live women’s restroom horror fanficEverybody wants to be a tuberculosis influencerAsk Coach: How do you motivate a two-star player harboring a deadly parasite?This week's theme son…
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Victoria Groce is the best trivia contestant on earth. The winner of the 2024 World Quizzing Championship explains the structure of a good question, why she knits during competitions, and how to memorize 160,000 flashcards. SOURCE: Victoria Groce, “The Queen” on the television game show The Chase. RESOURCES: The Chase, TV series (2013-2015, 2021-pr…
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Catching up with a couple of our favorite coaches, and also Greg SchianoSan Marcos legend Alex Kirshner joins the show to know some ball at usRushing to the defense of our beloved Mountain DewA harrowing back-to-school shopping tripSpencer pioneers fast fashionThis week's theme song arranged and performed by Wes HuntTickets still available for our …
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Hello listeners, you are in for a surprise this episode.. Sunita ma'am from Vizag has graciously hosted this episode where I am reviewing a book from one of my favourite Indian authors, Preeti Shenoy.. The book "A Hundred Little Flames" is set up in a laid back village in the beautiful landscapes of Kerala and delves into relationships spanning 3 g…
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Richard Prum says there's a lot that traditional evolutionary biology can't explain. He thinks a neglected hypothesis from Charles Darwin — and insights from contemporary queer theory — hold the answer. Plus: You won't believe what female ducks use for contraception. SOURCE: Richard Prum, professor of ornithology, ecology and evolutionary biology a…
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Spencer is back, despite his own best efforts, and he brought a number of promising Mongolian business ideasFind out which Khan was “the party Khan”Examining Ryan’s place on the Snake Kinsey ScaleTwo words: “Mouse arbitrage”Rest of the episode is pretty much all basking in the return of the game?At the time of taping, the game has been out for abou…
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Without Spencer we’re apparently powerless to open the showWhat’s a cold seat? Don’t ask us, this was Ryan’s ideaWe put Bill O’Brien through a lot, for some reasonNew fried chicken bet!Catching up with Ron PrinceWhich coach could most easily post his way through a 4-8 season?Theorizing Ohio State’s worst season everThis week's theme song arranged a…
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Thomas Hildebrandt is trying to bring the northern white rhinoceros back from the brink of extinction. The wildlife veterinarian tells Steve about the far-out techniques he employs, why we might see woolly mammoths in the future, and why he was frustrated the day the Berlin Wall came down. SOURCES: Thomas Hildebrandt, head of the department of repr…
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In this episode, my guest Upasana reviews the amazing book "Exhalation" by American writer, Ted Chiang. Exhalation: Stories explores nine stories touching issues such as humanity in the universe, time travel, free will and the uses of A.I. Upasana has reviewed the book wonderfully and i hope you enjoy listening to it. Music Credit : Olexy by Pixaba…
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Ryan issues a surprise correctionA truck stop etiquette lessonWho deserves the distinction of “worst astronaut”?Some more about the video game, not a trap this time! Probably!Impromptu production meeting for our Raleigh showThis season's newest roadside fireworks stand offerings, reviewedThis week's theme song arranged and performed by Matthew Klov…
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In this episode, Prasanthi talks about the different stories in her book "Memories".She says how memories can be good and bad, thus inspiring her to tell stories potraying different emotions beautifully. Hope you enjoy listening to this review..Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit - Olexy from Pixabay…
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She is one of the best basketball players ever. She’s won multiple championships, including five Olympic gold medals and four W.N.B.A. titles. She also helped negotiate a landmark contract for the league’s players. Sue Bird tells Steve Levitt the untold truth about clutch players, her thoughts about the pay gap between male and female athletes, and…
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