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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Nothing fancy; just the wars, ma’am. It runs on your donations, like all guerrilla campaigns. Support the show!
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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
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Guerrilla History is the podcast that acts as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, and aims to use the lessons of history to analyze the present. Your hosts are educators Henry Hakamaki and Professor Adnan Husain, historian and Director of the School of Religion at Queens University. Follow us on social media! Our podcast can be found on twitter at https://twitter.com/guerrilla_pod, and can be supported on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory. Your ...
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Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and A ...
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A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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Interviews with Scholars of Africa about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
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Best-selling author and documentarian Dinesh D'Souza provides enlightened conversations about politics, history, philosophy, literature, and much more. You can also watch Dinesh D’Souza on Salem News Channel
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South Asia through the lens of South Asians
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Latino Culture and History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies
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Dr. History's audio stories of the Old West. Stories of Cowboys, Indians, Mountain men, pioneers, the Oregon Trail, miners, cattle drives, stagecoach and bank robbers, the cavalry, outlaws and lawmen, some famous and some you have never heard of. From the Custer Battlefield to the Klondike to Indian battles to buried treasure and lost mines to the early explorers. I love telling true stories that shaped the old west.
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Jonathan Brown and a range of guests talk about all things history, especially those bits of the past which are obscure and generally unknown.
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COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds. This season will unmask the ever-present war on workers. And the many, many ways that workers have banded together to fight back against it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A discussion about all things brown, aka desi or South Asian.
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. Bringing you the best in pop culture, sports, and everything else we feel like with just a touch of ignance. Without any further wait, LETS GET IT!!!
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Two polar opposite best friends interview fascinating guests and dish the dirt. Topics range from urban legends and the metaphysical to true crime, music history and crazy animal facts. Channel your inner witch and tune in to these comedic buddies - one salty, one sweet and a MannWitch who is quick on his feet!
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Volley.FM presents On This Day in History A short, informative daily history podcast that teaches you what happened on this day way back when.
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SpeakUP! International is your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and educational content that empowers listeners. Join us as we delve into diverse topics with a focus on uplifting black and brown voices, promoting creativity, and fostering personal and professional growth.
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Miscellaneous and Brown hosted by Erick Esteban is a continuing the series began in 2020 after being commissioned by FilAms for Biden to produce a series of comedic political commentary videos to get Filipino Americans excited about voting. Now it's 2024 and we're back new and improved in podcast form!!! Listen to the first episode where Erick welcomes the founder and CEO of b goodly, Aron Levinson as he shares the story how he left a multi-million dollar corporate position and redirected hi ...
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Authentic conversations about Tourette Syndrome, produced by an insider who isn't interested in the ol' one-dimensional take on what it's like to have TS. On each episode, host Ben Brown talks with a fellow Touretter about his or her history, tics, social interactions and daily management of Tourette's -- whether by masking it, owning it, medicating it, or something altogether different. It's engaging, funny, heavy, real. Get ready to meet people who blow away the standard portrayal.
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Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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🗿 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮’𝙨 𝙈𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 ✈️ 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕 👇🏽 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬/ 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫/ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 https://linktr.ee/ancientexpedition
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At Jiminy Crickets! we cover all things in the wonderful world of Disney, including trivia, history, music, movies/animation, theme parks, and the latest Disney news, plus a whole lot of witty banter! So let your conscience be your guide and tune in!
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The Last Archive is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.
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The Ash Chat is a cigar and lifestyle podcast. Focusing on the people and personalities that enjoy and curate premium cigars
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Our writers profile individuals, some well-known, some overlooked, and explore how they shaped the world as we know it. Read by Sebastian Brown.
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Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. FIFTY YEARS OF S**T ROBOTS is a podcast that celebrates them all. Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Matt Brown and Stephen Murray, senior lecturer in TV, Film & Journalism at Teesside University. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We talk to you about baseball history & have been described as specializing in Boston Red Sox history. Only one of those are true. It’s isn’t the latter.
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From Washington to Obama, 10 American Presidents a podcast narrated by guest hosts. The life and legacy of an American President. Each show is intercut with music and where possible archive news clips or dramatisations to set a feeling of place and time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History 101. Book and Trip Reviews. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/support
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Disgraceland is the award-winning music podcast hosted by Jake Brennan that explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Cardi B, the Grateful Dead, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley, and more. Disgraceland is a scripted, single voice narrative storytelling podcast that melds true crime, music history, mystery, and misadventure. Disgraceland is not a journalistic podcast. It is an entertainme ...
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History class just got hilariously inappropriate. Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (14M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly. In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes.
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A podcast about the history of political violence in the United States, launching with a five-part series on the radical abolitionist John Brown. "My new favorite history podcast, a wonderful mixture of dramatic narrative and searching analysis." — Jeet Heer, national political correspondent for The Nation Episode 5 coming soon.
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Episode 255 - Revisiting The Gladiator, Pete Browning
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This week, Mark and Jeff find a new player who could be nicknamed “Scrabble”, another Seinfeld giveaway in the minors, does Babe Ruth deserve to have another homer to his name and Mickey Mantle hits a homer and gifts the bat to a young girl and she wasn’t even sick! There’s a Hall of Fame debut for a speedy first baseman (checks notes, yup, speedy …
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In this episode, Dinesh outlines the broad reach of presidential immunity, as provided for by the Supreme Court and argues that it might be strong enough even to overturn Trump’s New York felony convictions. Dinesh examines pro-life dissatisfaction with Trump, in the wake of the new Republican platform, and makes the case for why it is misguided. S…
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The Preposterous History of Artificial Flavors, Part One: The Vanilla Problem
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For most of human history, people were locked in a continual struggle to find food and avoid starvation. Eating for pleasure wasn't really a thing the common person could do. However, as time went on and technology improved, eating became as much a recreation as a hobby -- and this led civilization to the fascinating, ridiculous world of artificial…
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Maya Pagni Barak, "The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial" (NYU Press, 2023)
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of migrants are moved through immigration court. With a national backlog surpassing one million cases, court hearings take years and most migrants will eventually be ordered deported. The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial (NYU Press, 2023) by Dr. Maya Pagni Barak sheds light on the expe…
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Bonus Episode: Crime and Grime in 1977 NYC, Great Music Cities, CBGB Qu'est-ce que c'est?
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks about the unique social conditions that created the vibrant 1970s NYC music scene that birthed Talking Heads, the subject of this week's episode. Crime, grime, sanitation strikes, baseball, blackouts - Jake covers it all, plus your emails texts, and voicemails. What are the best books and films about 1970s N…
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Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor
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Host Don Wildman examines in Louisiana a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism, discovers how Reno was once a destination for disgruntled spouses, and uncovers the mystery around a president's untimely death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What the heck is ‘Summerween’ and why is it viral?
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Halloween comes earlier every year as businesses just can’t wait to sell their new wave of spooky decor. The holiday used to be saved for fall, but now summer is getting its dose of horror. So why is Summerween so viral and what does that do for the Halloween economy? Plus: Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring and Walmart opens automated grocery distributio…
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Celebrating Episode 250: A Pot Pourri of Medieval Trivia
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In honour of the 250th episode of The Medieval Podcast, Danièle shares some fun and favourite trivia about the Middle Ages collected over five years of podcasting. You can sign up for Danièle's course, Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change…
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In this episode, Dinesh discusses the reasons why Biden won’t leave, and truth be told, the reasons why we don’t want him to leave. Dinesh give the scoop on his travels with Tucker Carlson in Australia and also his family reunion in London. Dinesh introduces a timely classic, Booker T. Washington’s “Up From Slavery.” See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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13: Adolf Hitler’s Fart-Filled Bunker (Part 1)
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The History Channel’s “Hunting Hitler” poses really stupid, already answered questions about the death of Adolf Hitler. Normie C is having none of it! In this series, Norm will cover Adolf Hitler’s final days, his suicide, and finally, Norm will address the conspiracy theories that Hitler made it out of that bunker alive. In this episode, we learn …
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After his bitter exit from Norwegian Cruise Line, Ted Arison has limited time to make his new company Carnival a success. With little funds and one run-down ship, the odds are stacked against him. Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean compete to be the most luxurious cruise ship company on the market. And all three get an unexpected …
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The witches are on a summer sabbatical, so please enjoy this often requested throwback and buckle up for a new episode filled with hi-jinx next week. And now, Lysa, Darryl and Shelley!
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“Quiet vacationing” aka taking bonus PTO without asking, has become status quo among Gen Z and Millennials, but a survey from Babbel concludes that this is actually because the young workforce is working with “loud vacation” anxiety. So what’s the vacation anxiety all about and where does it come from? Plus: Etsy cracks down on AI-made products and…
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Jiminy Crickets Episode 184 - 2024 Music Series: Disneyland Musical Tour Part 7 / Mickey's Toontown and Live Stage Shows
Welcome to the seventh episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we will be taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 11 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth. Our seventh episode of this series will represent Mickey's Toontown and live Disneyland stage sh…
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Miscellaneous and Brown EP20-What is Project 2025?
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On the latest Miscellaneous and Brown Erick and Chris try to figure out what Project 2025 really is? Follow your hosts @erickestebancomedy & @chrismayomateoBy erickesteban@me.com
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"Right on," Said the Pope: How the Swiss Guard became the Elite Protectors of the Vatican
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At first glance, the Vatican's security service makes no sense. The Swiss Guard is an elite force from, well, Switzerland. So what the heck are these guys from a notoriously neutral nation doing so far down south? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origin and evolution of the world-famous Swiss Guard. See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The John Birch Society and Its Influence on American Politics
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The 2025 Project and the rise of extreme right-wing politics in America means that it's a good time to listen to our show about one of the 20th century's most extreme right-wing groups, The John Birch Society. It has strongly influenced libertarian and Republican politics since its founding in 1958. Dr. Matthew Dallek tells us the story of the Soci…
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Talking Heads: Punk Rock, New Wave, Blackouts, and Psycho Killers
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From 1976 to 1977, unsuspecting young people in New York City were snuck up on in the darkness and shot in cold blood. Six dead, murdered by David Berkowitz, AKA the Son of Sam, a serial killer who held all five boroughs in the grip of fear for one year. A year in which punk rock and new wave took hold, the Yankees went on a tear, a garbage strike …
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In 1789 he set out to reach the Pacific by way of the great "River of the West" but failed. In 1793 he made a second attempt with ten men and a dog in a single canoe. Some of the rivers were impassable, but they portaged around the rapids. They crossed the continental divide, low on rations, they set out on foot to reach the Pacific. Learn more abo…
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In 2030 the International Space Station will be replaced by an inflatable one. The Large Integrated Flexible Environment, or LIFE is set to shake up everything about space station technology, starting with the material it's built from. So how does it work and how will it change our space research? Plus: Boeing avoids a 737 Max trial and Copenhagen …
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The Ultimate Tests Behind Triumph & Tragedy Facing SS Mataafa From November 29-30, 1905.
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Discover come Wednesday Morning November 29 what business practice was beginning its preparations in midst of storms wrath battering Duluth. Understand why Bill Lanigan’s Bar & Eatery played an important role regarding the current storm and how Crescent City Watchman Arthur Daggett dealt with situations from present to past. Determine where things …
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Empowering the Next Generation: Insights from Rahz Slaughter
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What happens when life throws insurmountable obstacles your way? Join us on this inspiring episode of SpeakUP! International as we uncover the deeply moving journey of Rahz Slaughter, a motivational speaker and co-author of "Student Success Secrets." Born with a physical disability and raised by a young, single mother battling addiction, Rahz's sto…
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Miranda Melcher, "Securing Peace in Angola and Mozambique: The Importance of Specificity in Peace Treaties" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
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Explaining how and why there are such diverging outcomes of UN peace negotiations and treaties, this book offers a detailed examination of peace processes in order to demonstrate that how treaties are negotiated and written significantly impacts their implementation. Drawing on case studies from the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars, Miranda Melche…
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How O.J. Simpson's Memoir Ended Up in Book Jail with Boze and Carl Tart | 43
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You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all book about the actual murders O.J. stood trial for. Thousands of copies wer…
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Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Every week we rate the robot from a movie, if it gets a score of 7 out of 10 then we say that it is not a shit robot. Today, we take a deep breath and chat about Woody Allen's dystopia, SLEEPER. Just to let you know that we chat about the allegations surrounding Woo…
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In this episode I talk about Joel gingery and the aftermath of his conviction.
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AI monthly update: Apple AI is here and Nvidia tops Microsoft
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Last month pushed AI even further. From Apple’s long-awaited AI announcement to Claude 3.5 and TikTok’s AI avatars, there’s much more changing in our world. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to talk through June’s most important AI news and what it could mean for your future. Plus:…
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Radio War Nerd EP 454 — Operation Bagration, Pt. 2: Battle Begins, feat. Annibale
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Co-hosts John Dolan & Mark AmesBy Gary Brecher
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Leadership Reimagined: Doris Jackson-Shazier’s Faith-Based Approach
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What if you could effectively lead with authenticity and humility while balancing motherhood and a demanding career? Doris Jackson-Shazier joins us on Speak Up International to share her remarkable journey from her early leadership roles within her family to managing teams in corporate America and her bold transition to entrepreneurship. You’ll hea…
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The world ran out of everything in 2020. How can we fix the supply chain?
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Remember how shipping took forever during pandemic? How there were shortages of medical supplies and cars? Peter Goodman, a New York Times journalist and author of How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain, joins us to discuss how the global supply chain became such a mess and how we should protect it going forward. Join o…
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Guilford Technical Community College Professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines, and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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CLASSIC: Step Aside, James Bond: The Strange Stories of Espionage Animals
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It's no secret that espionage and spycraft are common tools in the murky realm of geopolitics -- but not every spy is some sort of James Bond type character in a bespoke suit with a penchant for martinis. In fact, some spies aren't even human. Join Ben and Noel as they dive -- and fly -- into the strange stories of animal spies and nonhuman governm…
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The Sacrifice of Lucinda Mills: A Kentucky Family's Descent Into Madness
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Join us this week as we tell a chilling story from Martin County, Kentucky. This episode recounts the harrowing events of January 9, 1933, when the quiet community of Tomahawk was rocked by a gruesome discovery. The lifeless body of a 72-year-old woman was found in her mountain cabin, the victim of a bizarre ritual led by her own son, John H. Mills…
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Ryan Matta is an unlikely documentary film maker who started his working career in a Ford factory as a systems engineer. He epitomizes the American spirit of hard work and adaptation to his circumstances as he pivoted into running his own business designing and selling clothing. Like so many others, he has seen an erosion of what we call 'The Ameri…
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REWIND - Whitney Houston: Cracks in the Mirror, Crack on the Mirror, and One Fateful Choice
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Haiti, Kenya, Imperialism, & More! GH on Revolutionary Blackout Network
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In this episode, we bring you an appearance we recently made on Revolutionary Blackout Network. Adnan and Henry were invited to sit on a roundtable discussion alongside long-time Indigenous activist John Looking Glass to discuss a wide variety of topics. We highly recommend subscribing to RBN, and watching the video version of this conversation, wh…
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Send us a Text Message. Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: success and happiness. In this episode, I talk about redefining success and happiness. I share my personal journey of realizing that ticking off traditional milestones like grades, promotions, and accolades doesn't always lead to genuine happiness. Instead, …
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Catherine Ostler on Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of many talents
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Catherine Ostler profiles Maria Antonia, Electress of Saxony, an artistic polymath who helped re-shape elite culture in the Enlightenment age. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: An 18th-century portrait of Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony, by Peter Jacob Horemans. Credit: Heritage Image Partnership Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo…
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Ottoman Harems Were Disturbing and Ridiculous, Part Two: A Real-life Game of Thrones
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Behind the heavily-guarded walls of the palace, the Ottoman Empire's harem was a world all its own. In the second part of this special two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max delve into the dangerous world of deceit, espionage and intrigue that defined the lives of people from across the empire, often taken by force from their homes to serve the Sultan…
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Felons and the Declaration of Independence
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After his many felony convictions, Donald Trump’s supporters have likened him to America’s Founding Fathers. They were also felons, so the MAGA crowd says. But how true is that? We explain all in this episode, and also bust the many myths found in “The Price They Paid” email and Facebook post that’s being quoted endlessly these days. Episode 556.…
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