Best Iheartradio And Howstuffworks Podcasts (2024)

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It's Time to Light the Lights 47:15

24m ago47:15

47:15

How do theatrical lighting control systems work? From early attempts to automate lighting through mechanical systems to sleek computer-controlled rigs of today, we look at the evolution of concert lighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Female Firsts: 50th Episode Extravaganza! 43:50

1h ago43:50

43:50

For the 50th episode of Female Firsts with Yves, we came together in person to celebrate, reflect, and tease the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Oh, Man. It's The Supplement Episode. 1:07:44

12m ago1:07:44

1:07:44

At some point in your life, your health becomes your number one concern. Everyone knows a balanced diet and regular exercise leads to a longer, healthier life -- but what if you could juice the odds a little? More extreme: If modern medicine fails, could an alternative supplement be the answer you need? In the first part of this continuing series o…

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Unearthed! in Spring 2024, Part 2 43:54

5h ago43:54

43:54

The spring 2024 edition of Unearthed! concludes with books and letters, fashion and cosmetics, medicine, shipwrecks, and the assorted finds that are categorized as potpourri. Research: Abdallah, Hannah. “The first Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean.” EurekAlert. 3/20/2024. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037843 Adam Rohrlach, Cases of t…

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The Monstrefact: The Flight of Dragons 4:16

27m ago4:16

4:16

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Do Cherry Blossom Trees Work? 9:40

36m ago9:40

9:40

Cherry blossom trees are so celebrated because their beautiful blooms are so short-lived. Learn about these trees (and how so many wound up in Washington, D.C.) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/cherry-blossom.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Short Stuff: The Amazing Tale of Juliane Koepcke 13:25

22m ago13:25

13:25

Few people have been more qualified to survive a plane crash alone in the Amazon for almost two weeks than Juliane Koepcke. Let’s hear her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Castle - April 17th, 1942 8:09

1h ago8:09

8:09

On this day in 1942, French General Henri Giraud made a daring escape from a Nazi stronghold in Saxony, Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The Very Dust, Part 2 40:41

13m ago40:41

40:41

What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CLASSIC: The Mysterious Death of Biohacker Aaron Traywick 56:31

1d ago56:31

56:31

When controversial transhumanism activist and erstwhile CEO Aaron Traywick was found dead in a sensory deprivation tank on April 29th, 2018, many of his critics and colleagues suspected there was more to his death than an apparently accidental ketamine overdose. Was there foul play? Suicide? Pseudocide? Listen in to learn more about the life, times…

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The Dubious Science of Arson Investigation 46:32

16m ago46:32

46:32

Arson investigation has changed a lot over the years. There is actual science available now, but the word still hasn't totally gotten out. Listen in today, and don't play with matches! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman 10:47

1h ago10:47

10:47

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman fell in love with birds as a child, and that has translated to her educating her community on the importance of protecting a local species of bird under threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History? 6:40

36m ago6:40

6:40

Starting in the 1930s, this adventurous Black woman toured the U.S., performed stunts, and served her country on motorcycles. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/bessie-stringfield.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Two giants pandas arrive in the U.S. from China - April 16th, 1972 10:36

23m ago10:36

10:36

On this day in 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing moved into their new home at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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How Do Squirrels Organize Their Hoards? 6:36

1h ago6:36

6:36

It turns out that some tree squirrels have complex organization systems for their stashes. Learn how they hide and find exactly what they want in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/squirrels-really-organize-nuts.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Monday Mini: The Eclipse 12:48

2h ago12:48

12:48

Since the beginning of time, eclipses have caused fascination and stories. We shine a light on some of these stories and beliefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar 26:19

1h ago26:19

26:19

While Jonathan works on a new episode about stage lighting systems, take a listen to this classic episode in which he and his old cohost Chris Pollette talk about the history and workings of electric guitars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Strange News: Robbing Graves For Drugs, Identity Theft, LA's Greatest Heist, South Korea Will Pay You To Have Kids 1:04:04

2d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

LA witnesses the largest heist in its history over Easter. South Korean companies seek to combat population collapse by paying families to get pregnant. A multi-decade identity theft case finally comes to light. Drug dealers in Sierra Leone are robbing graves to make drugs from human bones. Zombie cicadas, Norfolk Southern and more in this week's s…

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Listener Mail: Ephemerol 33:47

2h ago33:47

33:47

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Unearthed! in Spring 2024, Part 1 39:31

2d ago39:31

39:31

Time for all the things literally or figuratively unearthed in the first quarter of 2024. Part one includes updates, burial sites, walls, edibles and potables, and art and architecture. Research: Abdallah, Hannah. “The first Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean.” EurekAlert. 3/20/2024. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037843 Adam Rohrlach,…

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The first school for the deaf opens in Hartford, Connecticut - April 15th, 1817 10:06

42m ago10:06

10:06

On this day in 1817, America’s first permanent school for deaf children opened in Hartford, Connecticut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Introducing: Finally! A Show 1:49

3d ago1:49

1:49

Come hang out in a different woman’s life on each episode. It’s everything you love about reality TV, just on the radio, with 100% more reality. Just women sharing their actual morning to night — days that are anything but ordinary. Curated and crafted by Jane Marie (The Dream, This American Life, Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast) and Joanna Solot…

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SYMHC Classics: Croquet History 27:46

4d ago27:46

27:46

This 2020 episode looks at croquet's murky origins. Because of its relative ease of play and low barrier of entry, it went through a surge in popularity almost as soon as it was documented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss 21:48

1h ago21:48

21:48

Weight loss is not always a good thing, yet it's often something that is complimented. Anney and Samantha dig into why it's complicated in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 2 44:43

5d ago44:43

44:43

Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (originally published 04/06/2023) See omnystudi…

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Selects: How Famines Work 49:02

5d ago49:02

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It's common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing: The Sicilian Inheritance 2:59

5d ago2:59

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Every family has an origin story – for author Jo Piazza (Under the Influence, Wilder) her family's is a murder mystery. For as long as she can remember the Piazzas have told the story of their Sicilian roots going back over a hundred years ago: one by one the sons and then their father sailed off to America to carve out a better life. Their mother,…

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Tech News: Crime, Punishment, and Generative AI 20:12

31m ago20:12

20:12

Our news stories today include SBF filing an appeal on his recent sentencing, a UK court denies Apple's request to dismiss a huge lawsuit and Microsoft may soon make the Copilot AI feature an auto-launch program in Windows 11. Plus much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dragonslayer 1:27:50

1h ago1:27:50

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On the heels of Monday’s solar eclipse, Rob and Joe devote this week’s Weirdhouse Cinema episode to 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” The film features a total solar eclipse, in addition to one of cinema’s most memorable dragons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminist Movie Friday: New Moon and Eclipse 1:06:07

1h ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down the themes, take a quiz and do dramatic reenactments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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What is Fertility Fraud? 45:28

5d ago45:28

45:28

For millions of people across the planet, fertility treatments make families possible. Each year in the US alone, procedures like IVF allow thousands of children a chance at life -- so long as everything is conducted in an ethical manner. However, as Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the dark side of this multimillion dollar industry, they discover thes…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Eclipse Games 25:10

18m ago25:10

25:10

Tracy and Holly talk about how much Tracy loves eclipses. They also discuss their favorite TV jingles for the game of Life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Flashback episode - April 12th 18:42

2h ago18:42

18:42

Please enjoy these April 12th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Smart Talks with IBM - The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft 12:45

6d ago12:45

12:45

Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders in the field. Srinivasan Venkatarajan is the Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft, focusing on Azure Data & AI and Azure OpenAI. And Chris McGuire …

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The Very Dust, Part 1 42:08

1h ago42:08

42:08

What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Mail: The West Lake Landfill, Cloning, and Supplements 56:37

6d ago56:37

56:37

B7 hips the gang to the West Lake Landfilll. Rev Devl prompts a strange exploration of the future of AI. Byron asks about cloning (and flame retardants). Agent Atari and Chef Ben have some hot takes on supplements. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/…

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Happy Hour #123: Preparing for a Funeral 30:23

2h ago30:23

30:23

Funerals and death can bring up all kinds of feelings that can be hard to make sense of, and also highlight family traditions and fault lines. Samantha shares a recent experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Testosterone and Estrogen: Wondrous Hormones 48:55

3h ago48:55

48:55

We think of estrogen and testosterone as the female and male sex hormones and they may seem kind of gross (is that just Josh?), but that simple understanding is way off. A magical biochemical dance between the two creates everything from bones to moods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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