Best Text And Data Mining Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing: Charles Dickens Ghost Stories - A Christmas Carol 47:16

42m ago47:16

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This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Sir David Suchet as he reads a selection of Charles Dickens’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into ch…

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Introducing: Charles Dickens Ghost Stories - A Christmas Carol 47:07

23m ago47:07

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This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Sir David Suchet as he reads a selection of Charles Dickens’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into ch…

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The Nuremberg Trial 53:52

2h ago53:52

53:52

⁠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. As the Second World War ended and those who survived the horrors of Hitler’s violence struggled to process what h…

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Marco Polo 1:00:16

7h ago1:00:16

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In the thirteenth century, Marco Polo spent decades travelling the world. His adventures took him from his home in Venice as far east as the Yellow Sea, where he was a valued courtier of the legendary Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. Later, in prison, he wrote the world’s first travel book. But how did his name become synonymous with adventure? What com…

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Man vs Beast: Half-Eaten Alive 51:39

1d ago51:39

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In July 2019, Colin Dowler is exploring the rugged natural beauty around the southwest coast of Canada. After a night camping in the forest, he’s cycling home… when an unexpected obstacle appears in the road up ahead. A tense, terrifying, drawn-out encounter ensues. In the blink of an eye, Colin will find himself on the wrong side of an unfair figh…

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The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Part One 25:47

1d ago25:47

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When Inspector Lestrade brings news of a vandal destroying plaster busts of Napoleon Bonaparte across London, Holmes initially dismisses the case as mere mischief. But when the strange obsession turns deadly and a man is found murdered, the detective's interest is thoroughly piqued. What could possibly connect these shattered images of the French e…

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The Fat Cell Gatekeeper: How One Unknown Hormone Controls Whether You Can Actually Lose Weight - Dr. Jay Wrigley 58:58

3d ago58:58

58:58

Your gut contains more bacterial cells than human cells in your entire body. This living ecosystem either works for you or against you, and most people are unknowingly destroying it with every meal. Dr. Jay Wrigley, hormone specialist, breaks down the intricate web connecting gut microbiome health, hormonal responses, and metabolic dysfunction in w…

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Why We Need Information Curators to Build Public Trust in Science 24:11

3d ago24:11

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In this month’s four-part series, we dive into public trust in science. Inspired by the recent guide The People’s Case for Curators from Sage and Sense about Science, the series investigates the need for the guide and what issues within and outside scholarly communication have compounded on each other, creating unique challenges to strengthening pu…

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The Ashes 52:11

4d ago52:11

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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. The Ashes, the enduring contest between England and Australia, has survived world wars, diplomatic rifts, scandal…

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The Spartans 50:12

7d ago50:12

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In 480BC, the Spartans secured their place in history when 300 of their soldiers fought to the death against the mighty Persian army at Thermopylae. Their reputation for brutal decisiveness and simple living have been admired for thousands of years. But what about the darker side of Spartan ideology, a society that culled weak babies, forced childr…

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AI lab TL;DR | Aline Larroyed - The Fallacy Of The File 7:45

11d ago7:45

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🔍 In this episode, Caroline and Alene unravel why the popular idea of “AI memorisation” leads policymakers down the wrong path—and how this metaphor obscures what actually happens inside large language models. Moving from the technical realities of parameter optimisation to the policy dangers of doctrinal drift, they explore how misleading language…

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Typhoon in the Lagoon 49:27

8d ago49:27

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Tom Booth has travelled far from his native England in search of dazzling tropical beauty. In 2015, he’s working as a cruise director onboard a yacht in Micronesia, guiding divers down to spectacular naval ruins at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But when a typhoon blows in, he and his crewmates are suddenly vulnerable to the devastating power of …

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The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part Two 34:13

8d ago34:13

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Holmes examines a wedding dress found in the Serpentine and discovers an important clue that Lestrade missed completely. Back at Baker Street, the detective arranges for a special dinner and invites Lord St. Simon to join. As unexpected guests arrive and tensions rise, Holmes reveals how he solved the mystery of the missing bride through careful ob…

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Why Modern Medicine Keeps You Sick: A Doctor's Wake-Up Call About Healthcare and Money - Dr. Ahmad Ammous 52:55

10d ago52:55

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Dr. Ahmad Ammous completed medical school expecting to heal people. Instead, he found a system designed to keep patients dependent on expensive drugs and procedures. In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, he traces the roots of our broken healthcare system back to 1910's Flexner Report and the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913—showing h…

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The Brontës 54:06

11d ago54:06

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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. Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë were among the most famous authors of the nineteenth century. Though they wrote …

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Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail 55:57

14d ago55:57

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Covering thousands of miles in the Andes, the Inca Trail was the backbone of the ancient empire, connecting the millions of people who lived under its rule. The jewel in its crown, Machu Picchu, was recently named one of the seven wonders of the modern world. But who were the Incas? What was the purpose of their complex road system? And why did the…

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The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part One 34:48

15d ago34:48

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When the bride of one of England's most distinguished aristocrats vanishes without a trace on her wedding day, it sends shockwaves through London high society and presents Holmes with a puzzle where nothing is quite as it seems. A secret message hidden in a bouquet, a jealous ex-lover, and a sodden wedding dress floating in the Serpentine… all piec…

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Bolt From the Blue: Suspended Over a Chasm 51:19

15d ago51:19

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An extreme expedition, an unexpected storm, and an unlikely bolt from the blue all combine to create an extraordinary situation. Rod Liberal and a group of fellow climbers set out to summit Grand Teton in Wyoming. But during the final ascent, something shocking happens which changes everything in a flash. Suddenly, Rod will find himself perilously …

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Why This Energy Healer Believes Spiritual People Need to Eat More Meat - Angela Lerro 56:52

17d ago56:52

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Angela Lerro's journey from near-death at 89 pounds to vibrant health challenges everything the spiritual community believes about diet. After breast cancer at 28, mysterious autoimmune conditions, and years of declining health on a plant-based diet, this energy worker made a radical decision that saved her life: eating only meat. In this raw conve…

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The Pinkerton Detective Agency 56:06

18d ago56:06

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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. The Private Eye has long been a fixture of popular culture - from Sherlock Holmes, to Philip Marlowe, to Jessica …

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The Knights Templar 54:41

21d ago54:41

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For almost two hundred years, the Knights Templar were one of the most fearsome military forces in the world. Despite their strict vows of individual poverty, the Order was a global financial powerhouse, with valuable holdings across Europe and the Middle East. Even today, the myth of the Templars endures. But who were the men who devoted themselve…

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Introducing: A Short History of Ancient Rome (Book) 36:50

22d ago36:50

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Exciting news, the Noiser Podcast Network has released a new book. It's called A Short History of Ancient Rome. The book is everything you love about the podcast, but a deeper dive. 18 chapters - each one following the story of a remarkable person or event that changed Rome's history. Today, as a special bonus, we're bringing you a sample chapter f…

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The Adventure of the Creeping Man: Part Two 34:26

22d ago34:26

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A moonlit vigil reveals the shocking truth behind Professor Presbury’s terrifying transformation. And as the great detective closes in, the line between man and beast begins to blur… with deadly consequences… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville  Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Produced by Katrina Hughes and Duncan Barrett Scr…

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Burning Alive: Escape from the Wreckage 54:04

22d ago54:04

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Tom Wilson is on a routine work trip to visit a construction project at Toba Inlet - a wild, remote fjord on the coast of British Columbia. But when his small, chartered plane meets a violent and horrifying end, Tom will be thrust into hell on earth. After somehow surviving the initial impact, he must find a way to overcome his panic and escape the…

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TDM Literacy for the Future: Campus Partnerships, Licensing, and the Connection to AI 19:31

23d ago19:31

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In the second episode of our two-part series with ACRL, Whitney Kramer and Iliana Burgos, editors of Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians, move into the applications of Text and Data Mining (TDM). They start by highlighting key partnerships essential to TDM’s success on campus and encourage librarians to stay engaged in researcher trends an…

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Medical Malpractice Victim Becomes Doctor-Lawyer Running for Office on Health Reform - Chris Brandlin 55:14

24d ago55:14

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Attorney Christopher Brandlin shares his harrowing journey from botched intestinal surgery and pharmaceutical dependency to healing through carnivore nutrition. After suffering severe complications from what should have been routine colon surgery, Brandlin rejected conventional medicine's next recommendation to remove his remaining intestines. Inst…

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Oscar Wilde 52:52

25d ago52:52

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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. Oscar Wilde is remembered as one of the greatest Victorian writers, with diverse works including comedies, morali…

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The Pirate Queen 45:57

29d ago45:57

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It’s November 28th, 1809. The Imperial fleet in Tung Chung Bay is aflame. But the crew of Zheng I Sao’s ship watch on and cheer. This is the greatest victory of the Pirate Queen, scourge of the South China Sea. At its peak, her fleet was more than twice the size of the Spanish Armada. But who was Zheng I Sao? How did she become one of the most succ…

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Kidnapped in Colombia: Into the Jungle (Part 2 of 2) 49:42

1M ago49:42

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We return to Matt Scott and his terrifying escapade in South America. The young British backpacker was recently kidnapped by armed men. But he’s just made a break for it - over a precipitous ridge deep in the rainforest. Will he make it down in one piece? Will the soldiers lay chase? How can he hope to make it out of the jungle alive? A Noiser podc…

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The Adventure of the Creeping Man: Part One 28:45

30d ago28:45

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When a distinguished professor begins to exhibit bizarre, animalistic behaviour, those closest to him are left disturbed and frightened. Once known for his brilliant mind, he now prowls the corridors at night, creeping on all fours with unnatural agility. As Holmes and Watson dig deeper, they uncover a tale of obsession and the monstrous consequenc…

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Addressing the TDM Literature Gap with Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians 13:17

30d ago13:17

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This fall our friends at ACRL published Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians, a wide-reaching text that details how librarians are using Text and Data Mining (TDM) across disciplines and levels of expertise. This month, we’re joined by two of the book’s editors, Whitney Kramer and Iliana Burgos, for a two-part series to discuss why this boo…

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"Why Your 'Healthy' Snacks Have More Sugar Than Candy - The Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know This" - Joburg Meats #2 54:05

1M ago54:05

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What if the very foods we think are nourishing our children are actually setting them up for a lifetime of metabolic dysfunction? In this unfiltered conversation, meat industry veterans Jon Engleson and Yuda Holtzberg pull back the curtain on how ultra-processed foods have hijacked childhood nutrition, creating what they call "the three Cs crisis" …

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The Vatican 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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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. Enclosed within the city of Rome and spanning just 0.2 square miles, Vatican City is the world’s smallest indepen…

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The Pyramids 55:29

1M ago55:29

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Sakkara, Egypt, 2,630BC. A man stands atop a structure of dizzying height as the final block grinds into place. For Imhotep, it is the culmination of his life’s work: a mountain made by man. He checks the joint while his workers wait in silence. Then, he gives a barely perceptible nod. It is done. Imhotep’s pyramid is the first, but more will come.…

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Kidnapped in Colombia: Gap Year Gone Wrong (Part 1 of 2) 47:03

1M ago47:03

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A British backpacker nears the end of his gap year in South America. Before flying home, Matt Scott signs up for a guided trek into the mountains of northern Colombia. But within days, the trip will take a sinister turn. As he and his fellow tourists are taken hostage at gunpoint, Matt will be left to wonder: who are these men? And what do they wan…

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The Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Part Two 32:57

1M ago32:57

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As Holmes and Watson rush to uncover the mystery behind the severed ears, a curiously tied knot leads to a revelation. And a sailor’s dark confession unveils a twisted tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville  Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Produced by Katrina Hughes and Duncan Barrett Scri…

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How Soundin’ Canaan Remixed Its Design, Launch, and Website 16:43

1M ago16:43

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This week we conclude our four-part series with Paul db Watkins, author of Soundin’ Canaan: Black Canadian Poetry, Music, and Citizenship, by reflecting on the power of remixing. Digging into the book’s unique design elements, Paul explains that he wanted readers to “feel a little bit like a kind of DJ themselves” through an active, auditory readin…

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The 97% Solution: Why Most Herniated Discs Heal Without Surgery - Grant Elliott 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Chiropractor Grant Elliott challenges everything you think you know about lower back pain in this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia. With over 3 million followers and 250 weekly consultations, Elliott breaks down why 97% of herniated discs recover without surgery, why your core strength has nothing to do with back pain, and how simple movement pa…

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The Great Smog of London 51:57

1M ago51:57

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For five days in early December 1952, a smog descended upon London that brought chaos to the city. By its end, it had claimed the lives of thousands, and seriously impacted the health of many more. But though what became known as the Great Smog was just the latest in a long succession of such phenomena, it also proved to be a tipping point, forcing…

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The Samurai 54:00

1M ago54:00

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After a bloody battle on September 22nd, 1877, Saigo Takamori and his loyal warriors pause on a hillside overlooking Kagoshima. They’ll never surrender, but they’re wounded, exhausted, and massively outnumbered, and Saigo already knows how this will end. Because his noble Samurai army aren’t just fighting the Emperor’s gun-wielding forces. They’re …

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The Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Part One 33:25

1M ago33:25

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When a lonely spinster receives a gruesome package containing two freshly severed human ears, Scotland Yard assume it must be some kind of cruel prank. But as Holmes and Watson investigate, they uncover a sinister plot that leads them from the quiet streets of Croydon to the shipping yards of Liverpool. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Hugh…

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Critical Error: Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster 49:12

1M ago49:12

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A 16-year-old battles through a terrifying human tragedy. Gillian Lashbrooke is on her way home from a family trip to Belgium. But when a critical error leads to the ferry taking on water, a routine crossing turns into a nightmare for the 450 people on board. Suddenly alone in the North Sea, Gillian will have to summon a resilience, courage and com…

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