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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Quiz Queen Ally Lane takes you a fun ride of trivia games you can play on your own, or with a group of people. Categories cover a wide variety of topics from pop culture, to science, history, geography, sports, ​and even riddles! Whether you're venturing on a long road trip or hosting a house party with friends, ROAD TRIP TRIVIA is your one-stop-shop for endless hours of game entertainment.
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Car Trip Trivia

Crazy House Media

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A trivia contest for the ages - former radio host Stephen Creagh fires off 20 Questions & Answers with an Aussie twist. Perfect for the ride to school, the holiday road trip or the drive home from work (also quite popular in the gym, the toilet, for airline travel and meditation sessions). Sport, movies, music, science, geography, literature - there's a bit of everything. Outsmart your kids, embarrass the oldies or play judgement-free on your Pat Malone. Your time starts.......now
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The Idea Roastery

Herman Martinus and Jason Forte

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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: ...
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A collection of the world's most adventurous authors and best investigative journalists. Join fellow listeners and subscribe to the newsletter: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe Want to hear the insane collapse of Communism in Russia and installation of Capitalism? #111 w/ Bill Browder An Encyclopaedia On Modern Terrorism & Political Violence #158 w/ Magnus Ranstorp Prisoners Of Geography & The Worldview of #145 w/ Tim Marshall The Great Cash-For-Carbon Hustle... Plant A Tree, O ...
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80 Days: An Exploration Podcast

Luke Kelly, Joe Byrne, Mark Boyle

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80 Days is a podcast dedicated to exploring little-known countries, territories settlements and cities around the world. We're part history podcast, part geography podcast and part ramble. Each episode, we'll land in a new locale and spend some time discussing the history, geography, culture, sport, religion, industry, pastimes and music of our new location. More details on www.80dayspodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @80dayspodcast | Support us on www.patreon.com/80dayspodcast
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Hey, Kids! How much do you know about the United States of America? We‘re a big country with lots of cool places to explore and things to discover. There‘s history, geography, weird stuff, fun facts and jokes. Travel with Jasmine the Cat and Gracie the Tortoise as they travel around the USA and learn about each state! Join us each week as we have fun and become smarter!
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Founded & Funded

Madrona Ventures

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Listen to conversations between Madrona investors and entrepreneurs, founders, and startup personalities who talk about some of the key moments in building a company. Designed to give would-be founders and others interested in working with or for startups a view into the struggle and the lessons learned, these conversations are informal and informative. With more than 25 years of investing in early-stage technology companies, Madrona has worked with founders from day one to help build their ...
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Urban Limitrophe

Alexandra Lambropoulos

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Urban Limitrophe is a podcast exploring the various initiatives happening in cities across the African continent (and diaspora) to creatively solve problems, support their communities, create vibrant urban spaces, and build better cities overall. Ideas from the continent are often overlooked. This podcast seeks to bring to light the intersecting ideas and practices from urban planning, architecture, economics, arts and culture, geography, and politics that define our urban living, and uncove ...
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A series of short interviews with postgraduate students in the Geography Department of Maynooth University. Students discuss their original research on diverse topics relating to environmental and spatial justice in Ireland. The series is part of the Critical Ecologies class on the MA in Geography and Spatial Justice.
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Walter Besant was a novelist and historian, and his topographical and historical writings, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century, were probably best known through the detailed 10-volume Survey of London published after his death. This earlier single volume covers, in less depth, the whole period from prehistory until the 19th century. The book appears originally to have been written for boys, and, indeed, the chapters are called "Lessons". However, it is a very readable hi ...
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Become geographically and culturally literate in this globalized world with The Lost Geographer podcast. Learn facts and interesting information about different countries with the unfiltered truth, bypassing media bias and hearing it directly from the source, as well as how to travel smart from experts.
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Learn Russian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at RussianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Formerly known as the Talented Minds Podcast, Travel with Ace & Al, as they take you on a unique journey. They give you raw content from current events to geography to entertainment to eventually cracking a series of jokes. The guys try to keep it as real as it gets. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Steakxeggs/support
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#Travelcast

Naully Nicolas

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From the dawn of the jet age to the uncertain early days of the first scrappy OTAs, travel innovation's pace may not be consistent, but its forward motion is constant. New technologies and bold ideas fuel startups, spark pivots and alter strategies. But when do we reach that future our visionaries promised us? The mission of "Travelcast" is to interview experts from across the travel, tourism and hospitality industry together for a regular dose of chat about the digital travel economy, techn ...
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Now I Know podcast is all about explaining how world around us works. From technology, to economics, to geography, to travel and more, every episode will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. New episodes go out every Sunday. If you’re enjoying Now I Know podcast, please consider subscribing!
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The Landscape Studies Podcast brings together scholarship that documents the relationship between personal and political boundaries worked out in space. Scholars from history, sociology, geography, and architecture offer synopses of the best recent work in the field.
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The Historylogy Podcast

Shinil Subramanian Payamal

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Namaste Friends. My name is 'Shinil Subramanian Payamal' and you are welcome to the Historylogy podcast. On this podcast, I will be talking about the latest history book releases, reviews, archaeological discoveries, controversies, etc... I want to tell stories about people, places and events lost in the pages of history. I will be uploading at least one episode per week on Fridays at 10:30 PM India Standard Time i.e. 12:00 PM EST in the USA and 06:00 PM CET. We will be having regular book g ...
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Food is history and geography on a plate. Join me on an audio tour of the landscape and people of Spain, as seen through the fantastic regional cuisine of one of Europe's top destinations for food lovers.
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The Metro-classic Japanese is your perfect guide to learning about Japanese culture. Kyota Ko, the writer of the blog "The Metro-classic Japanese" explains Japan and Japanese culture from perspectives of history, geography, food, art, business, politics, philosophy and entertainment, always with a dab of humor. | Blog: https://www.metro-classic-japanese.net | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metroclassicjapanese/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetroclassic/
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Emily’s love of travel and passion for God’s Word are combined in this show for ladies. While she was in college, Emily spent a semester abroad traveling throughout ancient New Testament sites. Each episode will feature a different site with Emily’s personal photos and an exploration of the accompanying Biblical text.
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A Podcast about Reality, Consciousness and Deconstructing Matrix Mind Magic Michael Wann is the: Synchromystic-Apocalyptic Storyteller, Gonzo Conspiracy Researcher, Susquehanna Mystery Grand Master and Heir of Johnne Wanne - King of the Gypsies. On This RSS Feed you will find 3 seasons or shows, Season 1 is Susquehanna Alchemy, Season 2 is Your Handbook For The Apocalypse with Mark Steeves, Season 3 is From The 40th Parallel with Ras Ben.
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Around Here

Jameson Hunt and Friends

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Around Here is an immersive audio series documenting travel, personal experience, wacky cool characters, and chalk full of sound design and music.
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The LANDSPLOITATION Podcast hosts experimental video and audio documenting the social experience of the human landscape, including but not limited to the spaces of the built environment, vernacular architecture, proxemics, human interaction, and political boundaries. Submissions from independent scholars, photographers, and filmmakers are welcome. To submit, please insure that sound or video is hosted on a public server (such as archive.org) and email the link together with a brief descripti ...
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Edge of England

Emily Jeffery and Cole Moreton

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Fascinating, immersive stories of people and places from the Deep South of England, where the land meets the sea and anything can happen. Walk and talk with us, hear the waves and sounds and stories of the coast by Beachy Head, Birling Gap, the Seven Sisters, the South Downs National Park, Eastbourne, Brighton, Sussex and beyond. Hosted by award-winning broadcasters Emily Jeffrey (Jerusalem Awards) and Cole Moreton (Radio Academy gold for Audio Moment of the Year, World's Best Radio Awards g ...
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Mrs Saroj Gopal Kulkarni, Travelin Granny Born in Sandkeshwar, Maharashtra State, India on January 25, 1931, Saroj lost her mother at a very early age and became the surrogate mother for her family. She had no time to play as a youngster but has had a great time in her travels since then. .......................................................... She married Gopal S. Kulkarni in 1951 in an arranged marriage in India. Her first stay in the United States was from 1964 to 1967 while her husband ...
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The CEU Press Podcast , hosted by Andrea Talabér, aims to delve into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, and the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We will also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and talk about their series or books.
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Lifespring Stories

Baker Street Productions Ltd

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Since moving to The Pavilion in 2013, Lifespring church has built itself up as a prominent community outreach hub. Their compassion and generosity has made a difference to everyone who has walked up their steps Some have found a second chance, some friendship, some hope. All have found a community to belong to that is welcoming to everyone. It is important that these people do not go unrecognised. Each one has kindness to offer and stories to tell. The voices in these audio podcasts are just ...
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I’m exhausted, spent, broke, and utterly elated to announce that after four years of sneaking off to Europe, your blind date introduction to the cities we love, is finally... live. With Moment Designs. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions so you can experience our favorite moments with the cities we love, all based around the popular sites you were going to see anyway. See the sites, but also experience the city and its people. These map-like directions are also purposely vague, so that i ...
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India’s rich heritage of handicrafts has been renowned across the globe for centuries. The ingenuity of its artisans and the diversity of crafts are borne out of its culture and vast geography. This limited series podcast brings to you stories of eight such crafts and the people behind them, from the length and breadth of India. From Palm Weave and Bandhej in the west; Charpai, Basketry, and Pom-poms in the north; to Ikat and Tussar in the east, and Madras Checks from southern India. Join us ...
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GYaff with G.O.L.D.R.U.S.H.

G.O.L.D.R.U.S.H. Association, Inc.

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Dive into the vibrant world of Guyanese culture through the age-old tradition of storytelling and "gyaffing." Join us on an enthralling voyage as we uncover the rich tapestry of Guyana's history, evolution, and the diverse experiences of its global community. Led by hosts Sherida and Afia, accompanied by esteemed guests and eager listeners, our podcast guarantees an immersive exploration of the unique joys and challenges of Guyanese life. Prepare for a fusion of entertainment and cultural en ...
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Becoming Ourselves

Joel and Jesse Sigrist

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Becoming Ourselves explores how to become healthy, wealthy, and wise. This podcast is for young adults who are in a season of adult adolescence full of self-discovery and personal growth. Text us at 503-893-2664 to share your own experiences and be part of the conversation. We’ll always reply!
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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. How is a Tilberi Creature in Iceland formed? In the heart of Icelandic folklore, there exists a strange and eerie creature known as the *tilberi* in the north and the *snakkur* in the south and west. This mystical being is said to be the c…
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Located in Vatican City, just off St. Peter’s Square lies one of the plainest and most uninteresting buildings you might ever find. It has no adornments and it is just a solid beige color. However, inside that bland structure, you will find one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements, and to enjoy it you just might get a sore neck. Learn more …
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Donald Jeffries is the author of many books investigating the strange anomalies of recent American history. The titles include his latest, American Memory Hole, Survival of the Richest, and Crimes and Cover-Ups in American Politics. He has a particular interest in the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. His “I Protest” blog and podcast can …
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The United States Constitution identifies three separate branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has a set of checks and balances, which, in theory, limits the power of the others. Two of those branches are outlined in detail in the Constitution. The third, the judicial, is given very little mention in …
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Learn about cycling culture, different routes, races, and more from Búi Aðalsteinsson, an Icelandic cycling enthusiast and podcast host. About Búi Aðalsteinsson Búi Aðalsteinsson is a designer and has run the design studio Grallaragerðin since 2016, alongside various other jobs, he currently works at the Department of Service and Innovation at the …
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Lamya H (she/they), author of Hijab Butch Blues, to dive into Malala Yousafzai, Kamala Khan (AKA: Ms. Marvel), and Esther and Asiya for episode 5 in our Nerds At Church Superhero Spectacular Season! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. The biblical…
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After years of war throughout the continent of Europe, in 1814, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated and was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy. The European powers thought that they had seen the last of Napoleon. However, they were wrong. He came back and, in a shockingly short period of time, regained control of France and …
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In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather. The Godfather is not only one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history but was also one of the most successful at the box office. Despite its overwhelming success, however, it almost didn’t get made and could have wound up a very, very different film. Learn more ab…
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In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled upon one of the most pristine tombs of an Egyptian Pharaoh ever found: the tomb of King Tutankhamun. That discovery became a pop culture sensation and revolutionized our understanding of Ancient Egypt. Learn more about King Tutankhamun, aka King Tut, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Dail…
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On December 11, 1978, one of the most audacious heists in history took place at JFK Airport in New York City. A small group of thieves executed an almost perfect crime and walked away with 6 million dollars in cash and jewelry. While the actual robbery went off without a hitch, it was after the crime that things fell apart and eventually left a tra…
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A bold new history of the rise of Christianity, showing how its radical followers ravaged vast swatches of classical culture, plunging the world into an era of dogma and intellectual darkness. Taking readers to the great cities of the ancient world and with a remarkable cast of scholars, zealots, martyrs and demons, The Darkening Age is a wrenching…
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For decades, the nation of Ethiopia has dreamed of creating a damn on the Blue Nile River. Such a dam would provide an enormous amount of electricity for a country that is one of the lowest electricity consumers in the world. Such a project would be a massive undertaking and it would also bring a great deal of prestige to the country. What was once…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Why Trolls Tried to Make the Westfjords of Iceland an Island Centuries ago, in the wild and rugged land of Iceland, three mischievous trolls hatched a plan to reshape the landscape forever. Their goal? To sever the Westfjords from the rest of…
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A popular activity that millions of people around the world engage in every week is bowling. Today, all the equipment manufacturers and bowling alleys constitute a multibillion-dollar business. However, this modern pastime has a history that goes back not hundreds of years but thousands. Learn more about bowling, where it came from and how it has d…
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As early as 2400 years ago, Greek philosophers were coming up with paradoxes that seemingly had no solution. Early mathematicians came up with problems that seemed impossible to solve. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the techniques were finally developed to solve these problems and unlock new fields of science and mathematics. Learn more abou…
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On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history. The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history. This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% i…
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In this episode of the CEU Press Podcast, host Andrea Talabér sat down with Azra Hromadžić (Syracuse University) to talk about her new book with CEU Press, Riverine Citizenship: A Bosnian City in Love with the River. In the podcast we discussed how in the Bosnian city of Bihać, people’s connection to the river Una has shaped not only the river itse…
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The English language is….different. Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other languages. However, no other language has had quite the influence that French has had. In fact, French was the language spoken by the kings and queens of England for centuries, and the rules of England couldn’t speak any Engl…
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In this episode, Jason and Herman explore the world of fitness, discussing their personal journeys and sharing insights on how to approach building a sustainable workout routine. They explore the importance of consistency, proper technique, and mindset in achieving long-term fitness outcomes. They also debunk some common myths about weightlifting a…
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What if the true architects of our cities are not the government officials or urban planners, but the communities who live in them? In this episode, we dive deep into a provocative question: When governments fail to provide essential services like water and electricity, and communities step up to fill the gaps, who define the future of urban develo…
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In the latest episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter hosts Pradeep Rathinam, a seasoned software executive with over three decades of leadership experience. Paddy was the Founder and CEO of Madrona portfolio company AnswerIQ, which Madrona invested in back in 2017. It was one of the early machine learning applied to SaaS …
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After the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, the French were forced to sign a lopsided armistice that gave control over most of the country to Germany. However, about 40% of Frace was not occupied by the Germans. It was controlled by a French government that came to power after the invasion and collaborated with and sided with Germany. The government…
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In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, an heir to one of the greatest fortunes in the world, disappeared on an art-collecting trip off the coast of the island of New Guinea. For decades, the family simply assumed that he accidentally drowned off the coast in an attempt to rescue his anthropologist colleague. However, in the decades since he disappeared, mor…
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into Spider-Man, Daniel, and Njinga Mbandi for episode 4 in our Nerds At Church Superhero Spectacular Season! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. Find out more about Njinga Mbandi and other Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade. Also, check out the PBS vide…
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People in the entertainment industry often say that show business is “show business.” As much as motion pictures are an art form, it is also a business. In many cases, a very big business. Motion picture studios will often invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a film expecting to see a return on their investment. Most of the time, a film will…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Where is there treasure behind Skógafoss waterfall? In Icelandic Legends and Fairy Tales, 1862-64, Jón Árnason (1819–1888) added more details to the story of Þrasi Þórólfsson in Skógar. It is said that Þrasi buried a chest full of gold and tr…
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Located between Canada and the United States is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, Lake Superior. Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, and it is the first of the lakes in terms of water flow. Despite being the largest of the Great Lakes, it has the fewest number of people living on its shores, yet it is on…
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As soon as money was invented, counterfeiting was invented soon after. Counterfeiting has been around for as long as money, and as money has changed, counterfeiters have changed with it. What used to be a relatively simple process has become a highly technical game of cat and mouse. Today, it is considered a crime in every country on Earth, but of …
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Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units. These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial U…
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In 1908, a two-year-old boy named Puyi was installed as the 11th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China. His life would prove to be radically different from that of any other Chinese emperor who came before him. He would see the end of Imperial China, become a puppet ruler for those who wished legitimacy, wind up in prison, and finally live out his f…
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Subscribe To The Curious Worldview Newsletter Curious Things Mentioned During The Episode Offshore Finance Starter Pack 'Curious Worldview Podcast' Episodes Follow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg ---- Just how cancerous and pernicious to culture, politics and a globalised world is offshore finance and financial opacity? Few if any people in the world …
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