Best Bomb Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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CultureLab: Meredith Broussard on trusting artificial intelligence 28:27

25m ago28:27

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How much faith should we be putting in artificial intelligence? As large language models and generative AI have become increasingly powerful in recent years, their makers are pushing the narrative that AI is a solution to many of the world’s problems. But Meredith Broussard says we’re not there yet, if we even get there at all. Broussard is the aut…

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Ruth Reichl On “The Paris Novel,” Her Newest Book 50:18

1d ago50:18

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Best-selling author and former Gourmet Magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl is our guest on today’s episode. Ruth joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book, “The Paris Novel,” a tale of self-discovery set in 1983 and filled with food, fashion, and art. Ruth shares the real-life inspiration behind some of the people, places, and meals, …

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The Life of Artist, Author, and Traveler George Catlin 59:46

2h ago59:46

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In celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio with artist Victoria Chick is all about the art, life and legacy of George Catlin. George Catlin was an American painter, author, and traveler, who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the American frontier. Many of the places he traveled through are parts of our Natio…

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Weekly: Carbon storage targets ‘wildly unrealistic’; world’s biggest brain-inspired computer; do birds dream? 33:01

1h ago33:01

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#246 Our best climate models for helping limit global warming to 1.5oC may have wildly overestimated our chances. To reach this goal, models are relying heavily on geological carbon storage, a technology that removes carbon from the atmosphere and places it underground. But it may not be nearly as effective as models have suggested, making the task…

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Experience the Parks and Historic Sites of Natchitoches, Louisiana 28:59

2d ago28:59

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With National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 27), Junior Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18) coming up, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show is all the various parks, historic sites and trails, and events you can experience in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured gue…

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Dead Planets Society: How to Destroy A Black Hole 24:59

3d ago24:59

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How do you destroy a black hole? Turns out they're pretty tough cookies. Kicking off a brand new series of Dead Planets Society, Chelsea Whyte and Leah Crane take on the universe's most powerful adversaries. With the help of their cosmic toolbelt and black hole astronomer Allison Kirkpatrick at the University of Kansas, they test all the destructiv…

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The Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, Holds Court 43:32

4d ago43:32

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Today’s guest is Nadia Caterina Munno, the glamorous Dolce & Gabbana-wearing gourmet known to millions of fans as The Pasta Queen. She’s built a following for her fashion-forward, high-energy recipe videos in which she shares the secrets to one classic Italian dish after another. In this episode, host Kerry Diamond speaks with Nadia about the “blas…

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Experience Historic Georgetown, South Carolina 39:25

9d ago39:25

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, we hear all about beautiful and historic Georgetown, South Carolina. Named the Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today in 2018, Georgetown is rich in history, nature and outdoor adventures, good food, and friendly people. READ JO'S ARTICLES A…

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Weekly: The multiverse just got bigger; saving the white rhino; musical mushrooms 29:29

6d ago29:29

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#245 The multiverse may be bigger than we thought. The idea that we exist in just one of a massive collection of alternate universes has really captured the public imagination in the last decade. But now Hugh Everett’s 60-year-old “many worlds interpretation”, based on quantum mechanics, has been upgraded. The northern white rhino is on the brink o…

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Chef Karla Hoyos Of World Central Kitchen And Miami’s Tacotomia 30:46

6d ago30:46

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Today’s guest is Chef Karla Hoyos, a long-time volunteer for World Central Kitchen and the founder of Tacotomia in Miami. The interview took place several weeks before the tragedy in Gaza in which seven of Karla’s World Central Kitchen colleagues were killed (if you’d like to contribute to the World Central Kitchen GoFundMe for the families of thos…

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CultureLab: Jen Gunter on the taboo science of menstruation 39:17

10d ago39:17

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Half of the human population undergoes the menstrual cycle for a significant proportion of their lifetimes, yet periods remain a taboo topic in public and private life. And that makes it harder both to prioritise necessary scientific research into conditions like endometriosis and for people to understand the basics of how their bodies work. Blood:…

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Magnolia Network Food Stars! Zoë Bakes, Casey Corn, Jamila Norman, Elizabeth Poett & Sam Seneviratne From Jubilee 2023 24:29

18d ago24:29

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We’re in a Jubilee state of mind here at Cherry Bombe HQ! Jubilee 2024 is taking place on Saturday, April 20th, in NYC (join the wait list here), so we’re bringing you a taste of last year’s talent: the lively panel with the food all-stars from the Magnolia Network. Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond moderated a discussion with Casey Corn of “Re…

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Weekly: Miniature livers made from lymph nodes in groundbreaking medical procedure 30:58

13d ago30:58

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#244 Researchers have successfully turned lymph nodes into miniature livers that help filter the blood of mice, pigs and other animals – and now, trials are beginning in humans. If successful, the groundbreaking medical procedure could prove life-saving for thousands of people waiting for liver transplants around the world. So far, no complications…

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Escape Pod: #8 Escape from predators and escape from the planet 18:48

17d ago18:48

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This is a re-airing of a podcast originally released in March 2021. From beetle explosions to the deep dark depths of the ocean, this episode is all about escape. The team discusses the amazing (and sometimes disgusting) way bombardier beetles escape predators. They explain what it takes for an object to reach escape velocity, celebrating the mathe…

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Mike Guardia - Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing 1:13:05

17d ago1:13:05

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Featuring award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show focuses on the tragic Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Perpetrated by anti-government extremists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols,…

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Italian Snacking With Anna Francese Gass, And Justice Of The Pie’s Maya-Camille Broussard From Jubilee 2023 45:42

24d ago45:42

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Italians take snacking seriously. In the first part of today’s show, we’re talking about “spuntini”—Italian snacks—with chef and recipe developer Anna Francese Gass, author of the new cookbook, “Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day.” Learn why the book is like a trip to Italy in book form, Anna’s Italian vacation tip…

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Weekly: Immune system treatment makes old mice seem young again; new black hole image; unexploded bombs are becoming more dangerous 26:10

20d ago26:10

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#243 As we age our immune systems do too, making us less able to fight infections and more prone to chronic inflammation. But a team of scientists has been able to reverse these effects in mice, rejuvenating their immune systems by targeting their stem cells. But there’s a long road to trying the same thing in humans. Have you seen the incredible n…

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11th Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference and Socialbility Run in Louisiana 37:14

21d ago37:14

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association.…

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Reality Bomb Episode 116 1:40:41

22d ago1:40:41

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On the one hundred and sixteenth episode of Reality Bomb, Graeme Burk interviews SFX editor Darren Scott about Doctor Who having a digital-first release at midnight on Saturday, having episodes 1 and 2 air before Eurovision, and how the launch of the new season one is going. With a new trailer there's new rumours and Lacy Baugher-Milas and KatyBeth…

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Debbie Stone - A Visit to Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii 16:35

1M ago16:35

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience at Kualoa Ranch near Honolulu, Hawaii, a picturesque destination on Oahu’s windward side. A Private Nature Reserve and working cattle ranch, the 4,000-acre property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the 19…

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Author Clifford Garstang - The Last Bird of Paradise 1:02:35

24d ago1:02:35

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Award-winning author Clifford Garstang returns to Big Blend Radio for a conversation about his latest novel, "The Last Bird of Paradise," plus a little bit of art history, the world of writing, travel, global lifestyles, and the balance of between power and love. "The Last Bird of Paradise" focuses on two women, nearly a century apart, who seek to …

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CultureLab: Stranded on a fantastical planet: The strange creatures of Scavengers Reign 33:01

24d ago33:01

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Fish you wear like a gas mask, moss that turns a robot sentient and critters that will eat your rash – all these oddities and more cohabit on the planet Vesta, the setting for the animated miniseries Scavengers Reign, where a group of human space travellers must innovate with what they find in the landscape to survive. While all this sounds fantast…

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Top Chef’s Kristen Kish Dishes On The New Season, Plus Von Diaz On Her “Islas” Cookbook 56:14

25d ago56:14

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We have a special episode for you today featuring two all-star guests. First up is Von Diaz, an Emmy Award-winning radio producer, documentarian, and food historian. Her new narrative cookbook, “Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking,” is a robust and joyous record of the flavors, techniques, and stories that make up the culinary culture of the i…

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The Life and Legend of Boadicea - Queen of the Iceni 44:08

28d ago44:08

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the life and legend of Boadecia who was known as the Queen of the Iceni, a tribe in Norfolk, England. She led a massive uprising against The Romans around AD 60-61 and she died (it is thought by poisoning herself), after her army was defeated. Read Glynn's art…

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Weekly: How declining birth rates could shake up society; Humanoid robots; Top prize in mathematics 27:17

1M ago27:17

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#242 Human population growth is coming to an end. The global population is expected to peak between 2060 and 2080, then start falling. Many countries will have much lower birth rates than would be needed to support ageing populations. These demographic projections have major implications for the way our societies function, including immigration and…

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Author Linda Ballou - Two Extraordinary Women in History 33:52

1M ago33:52

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In celebration of Women's History Month, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about two extraordinary women in history, Isabella Bird and Queen Ka'ahumanu. ISABELLA BIRD: Linda's latest novel, "Embrace of the Wild," was inspired by the life of equestrian explorer and travel writer Isabel…

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Escape Pod: #7 Speed: From the quickest animal in the world to the fastest supercomputer 16:28

1M ago16:28

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This is a re-airing of a podcast originally released in March 2021. From the quickest animal in the world to the fastest supercomputer, this episode is all about speed. Opening with the cries of the peregrine falcon, the team finds out how the bird has evolved to endure flying at more than 200mph. Then they explain how scientists, starting from Gal…

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Chef Jess Murphy Of Kai, Ireland’s Only Michelin Green Star Restaurant 37:25

1M ago37:25

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Today’s guest is Chef Jess Murphy. Originally from New Zealand, Jess moved to Ireland and in 2011 opened the doors to Kai, the award-winning restaurant she runs with her husband, Dave Murphy. Because of the sustainability programs at Kai, it’s the only restaurant in Ireland to have been awarded the Michelin Green Star. Jess is also passionate about…

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Victoria Chick - Three Amazing Women Artists in History 41:40

1M ago41:40

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares talks about three noteworthy women artists in history that she has written about in Big Blend Magazines over the years. HEAR ABOUT: - ARTEMESIA GENTILESCHI (July 8, 1593 – c. 1656), who was an Italian Baroque painter considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists, …

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Weekly: Gaza’s impending long-term health crisis 26:16

1M ago26:16

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#241 More than 2 million Palestinians in Gaza face widespread hunger, disease and injury as the war quickly becomes the worst humanitarian crisis in modern memory. Even once the war ends, the devastating physical and emotional health consequences will be felt for many years to come, especially by children. And aid groups like UNICEF and the World H…

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CultureLab: Rebecca Boyle on how the moon transformed Earth and made us who we are 35:05

1M ago35:05

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There’s no moon like our moon. A celestial body twinned with Earth, the moon guides the tides, stabilises our climate, leads the rhythms of animal behaviour and has long been a source of wonder and awe. Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are, is a new book from science journalist R…

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Author Brian J. Morra - The Able Archer Series 55:53

1M ago55:53

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Former U.S. intelligence officer and award-winning and best-selling author Brian J. Morra joins Big Blend Radio to discuss his thrilling Able Archer series that's based on true historical events. BOOK 1: THE ABLE ARCHERS - US Air Force Captain Kevin Cattani and Soviet GRU Colonel Ivan Levchenko team up in the fall of 1983 to stop the worst nuclear …

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Lidey Heuck of “Cooking In Real Life” Is All About The IRL 39:40

1M ago39:40

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Today’s guest is Lidey Heuck, author of the brand new book “Cooking in Real Life: Delicious & Doable Recipes for Every Day.” The Pittsburgh native began her career in food working as Ina Garten’s assistant, a job she got as a college senior after cold-emailing the Barefoot Contessa. Since then, Lidey has carved out a delicious space of her own, con…

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Weekly: Woolly mammoth breakthrough?; The Anthropocene rejected; Bumblebee culture 27:39

1M ago27:39

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#240 A major step has been made toward bringing woolly mammoths back from extinction – sort of. The company Colossal has the ambitious goal of bringing its first baby mammoth into the world by 2028. And its newest advance, announced this week, is in turning adult Asian elephant cells into stem cells. But it’s still a long way from here to the compa…

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Escape Pod: #6 All About Warmth: Emotional, Physiological and Geological 16:32

2M ago16:32

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This is a re-airing of a podcast originally released in February 2021. Keeping you cosy this week is an episode all about warmth - emotional, physiological and geological. We have an unexpected start to the show, with bees taking the spotlight, but it turns out these cold-blooded little insects can generate immense warmth when necessary. The team t…

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The Life and Legacy of Julia Compton Moore 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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In honor of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who discusses the life and legacy of Julia Compton Moore, the wife of Lieutenant General Hal Moore. During the Vietnam War, Julia worked with the US Army to set up survivor support networks a…

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Anu Duggal Of Female Founders Fund On Raising Money, Women-Led Businesses, And The Wealth Gap 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Anu Duggal, the founding partner of Female Founders Fund, is all about helping female-led companies get the funding they need and deserve, despite all the obstacles around raising money. Last month, she hosted the 2024 Female Founders Fund CEO Summit, a day of talks, panel discussions, and networking at the New York Stock Exchange that brought toge…

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Reality Bomb Episode 115 1:30:52

2M ago1:30:52

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On the one hundred and fifteenth episode of Reality Bomb, Graeme Burk talks with Guardian writer Martin Belam about his controversial 2021 article about Doctor Who four years (and a massive series of changes in Doctor, showrunner, studio and co-production partner) later and then examines at the current state of Doctor Who in 2024 and what's ahead. …

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Weekly: Is personalised medicine overhyped?; Pythagoras was wrong about music; How your brain sees nothing 26:17

2M ago26:17

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#239 Two decades ago, following the Human Genome Project’s release of a first draft in 2001, genetic testing was set to revolutionise healthcare. “Personalised medicine” would give us better treatments for serious conditions, clear pictures of our risks and individualised healthcare recommendations. But despite all the genetic tests available, that…

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CultureLab: What would life on Mars be like? The science behind TV series For All Mankind 45:34

2M ago45:34

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Freezing temperatures, dust storms, radiation, marsquakes – living on Mars right now would be hellish. And getting there remains a multi-year journey. But what if we could make it habitable? Could we one day build settlements on the Red Planet or send human scientists to search for life? That’s the premise of the TV series For All Mankind, which ex…

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Goldbelly’s Vanessa Torrivilla Talks Food, Fashion, Tech & Ina Garten’s Coconut Cake 49:09

2M ago49:09

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Vanessa Torrivilla never envisioned a future in the food world. A UI/UX design pro, she started dating a serious foodie named Joe Ariel who missed some of his favorite local eats from his college days, and soon the idea for Goldbelly started to materialize: “I went from wanting to help my boyfriend with some free design to caring about this from a …

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