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True Crime All The Time

Emash Digital / Wondery

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Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers". We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.
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Welcome to the Big JuJu Media Radio Show! We’re your humorous oasis in a world that's gone totally nuts. Big JuJu Media is all about the good juju and not the bad mojo, which is why we’re the most fabulous, largest, most powerful, richest and best Big JuJu Media mega-conglomerate on the face of the earth so just get over it already. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigjujumedia/support
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Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meghan. There are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. From W ...
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'Will my bacon sandwich kill me?', 'Is vaping better than smoking?', 'How do you become an astronaut?' - just some of the Big Questions we ask some of the brightest minds behind Oxford science. Join us in each podcast as we explore a different area of science.
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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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70 Over 70

Pineapple Street Studios and Audacy

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A show about how we make the most of the time we have left. Max Linsky talks to 70 remarkable people, all over the age of 70, not just about their past but their lives right now. These are conversations about the big questions we all ask ourselves, no matter how old we are. What does it mean to live well? What are we still searching for? And how do we learn to let go?
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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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The Big Tech Show

Irish Independent

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Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler hosts this award-winning business podcast which dives deep into the biggest industry advances and tracks the key movers and shakers behind the innovation. From interviewing Big Tech CEOs to investigations into how tech affects our working lives, the show has become Ireland’s most listened-to technology podcast.
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What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind “The Next Big Idea Daily.” We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields — boil down their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and then offer you one each ...
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You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilli ...
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How Did This Get Made?

Earwolf and Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas

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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schume ...
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Join a Father and Daughter duo as they take on big and challenging questions about God, the Bible, and all kinds of other things worth exploring and helpful for our Christian development. Our goal is to provide simple answers to tough questions from the perspective of a child conversing with dad but also with the occasional help from others who can help. Looking into Scripture, we will strive to provide ”little” answers to ”Big” questions. We hope this podcast is a blessing to you and your f ...
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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that loo ...
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We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you’re the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced li ...
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RedHanded

Wondery | RedHanded

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RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy. So, join us, plug in, sit back and prepare for scares.
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The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the big ideas that both drive the news and shape our culture. Through conversations—and sometimes sharp debates—with the most insightful thinkers and writers on topics of the day, Radio Atlantic will complicate overly simplistic views. It will cut through the noise with clarifying, personal narratives. It will, hopefully, help listeners make ...
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The Thinking Big Podcast is a podcast dedicated to helping career professionals and entrepreneurs see their next level. Each week, host Sean Osborn talks about entrepreneur technologies, the entrepreneur mindset, and interviewing successful entrepreneurs about their journey to success. Sean then breaks down the key takeaways from the interview so that you can apply what you've learned to your own businesses. The Thinking Big Podcast has something for everyone, whether you're just starting ou ...
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Big Dumb Movie

Big Dumb Movie Podcast Movie Reviews

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Big Dumb Movie is a podcast that covers a different big dumb movie every episode. Listen to your host Korey and his guests as they discuss big dumb movies of all kinds; the ones you love to remember, and the ones you want to forget.
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Did you know a new dinosaur is discovered almost every week? Keep up with the latest dinosaur discoveries and science with I Know Dino. Have fun and relax with hosts Garret and Sabrina each week as they explore the latest dinosaur news, chat with paleontology experts, dive deep into a “dinosaur of the day,” go down Oryctodromeus burrows with their fun facts, answer your burning questions, and connect dinosaurs to topics ranging from chocolate to the Titanic and more! Educational and entertai ...
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Welcome to Recovery Jam, a group of compulsive eaters in recovery. We love the Big Book, we believe that miracles still exist, and we believe that God launches search-and-rescue missions for us addicts. 💕 (Recovery Jam is not affiliated with Overeaters Anonymous or any other organization.)
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A wargaming Podcast covering that modern day rarity, The Big Game. No 10 figures a side on a 3ft square table here old chap. All scales, all periods, so long as its BIG. You know what they say ”Go Big or Go Home” We, my friends have gone Big ! Each episode will look at a different aspect of the Big Wargame and do a little bit to bring them back into fashion. Is it a coincidence that Warlord games bring an Epic scale box set out just after this podcast went to air ! I don’t think so, so get o ...
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Welcome to my channel where we tackle the big (and not so big) political issues. Truth may not be politically correct but it needs stated, repeatedly and fearlessly. To coin a phrase; “I used to be disgusted but now I try to be amused”
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But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
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Welcome to The Big Ticket Life where you'll be inspired by driven leaders doing life and business on their terms. They break the rules, they see the opportunities. They've had the struggles, they've had highs and lows, yet they've always remained focused on the goal: a life and business led by themselves on their terms. They're unapologetically focused on their success and the success of those around them. We celebrate success around here because we live The Big Ticket Life.
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How To Academy is London's home of big thinking. From Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners, we invite the world’s most influential voices to share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities, and the world. Our biweekly podcast is your chance to hear in-depth from the most exciting thinkers in global culture.
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The Partially Examined Life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it.Each episode we pick a text and chat about it with insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy or even have read the text we're talking about to follow and enjoy the discussion.
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Lately

The Globe and Mail

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Welcome to the latest podcast from The Globe and Mail. It's about navigating life in the new economy. Every Friday, we’ll dive into the big, defining trends in business and tech — whether you’ve noticed them yet or not.
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Socialism

Socialist Party (CWI England and Wales)

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Socialism the Podcast offers a Marxist approach to the big issues we face in a world of capitalist crisis. Fighting for jobs, homes and public services for all. From strikes and mass movements through to community campaigns, history and theory. We shine a light on the struggles of workers and young people, and discuss the strategy for a socialist fightback.
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The Arena! Podcast

Hoody, Pebbles, Gut Check

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Are you looking for business minded people to network with? Maybe your looking for music from the next big STAR! We can all use a little music therapy am I right? We offer all of that on our show!
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Into the Pages

Donovan and Jordan

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Welcome to Into the Pages! We are big fans of the fantasy world and we love to get into a good story. We get into some of our favorite books and discuss our ideas and we hope you will come along with us!
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A last-minute party with no menu inspiration. A kitchen with no space. A toddler who will only eat buttered pasta. Name your dinner emergency—Bon Appétit is here to help. Dinner SOS is the podcast where we answer desperate home cooks' cries for help. In every episode, food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts tackle a highly specific conundrum and present two solutions. The caller will pick one, cook through it, and let us know if we successfully helped rescue dinner ...
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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AlbertaBETTER

Business Council of Alberta

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AlbertaBETTER explores the big challenges we face as Albertans, and how business, government, and Albertans can co-create a society where prosperity is created and shared by all. New episodes drop every other Tuesday.
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Welcome to the Retromade Podcast, where we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture. Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we’ll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue ...
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How a new "woke" elite uses the language of social justice to gain more power and status--without helping the marginalized and disadvantaged. Society has never been more egalitarian—in theory. Prejudice is taboo, and diversity is strongly valued. At the same time, social and economic inequality have exploded. In We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultura…
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Sean and Amanda discuss the smashing success of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’s ‘Twisters’ (1:00) before reviewing ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ a surprisingly under-the-radar Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum movie about the space race (21:00). After that, they open up the mailbag to answer your questions about the 2025 movie slate, Tom Cruise’s n…
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Bob Marley, now in his early 20s and part of the newly-named band the Wailers rises to popularity in Jamaica. The band use their music to ask for peace on the island and beyond. But Bob's life is about to change when he's introduced to a new religion: Rastafari. And a special woman named Rita. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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Boneless Wings with Bones are News AF – July 30, 2024 Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol and Danny Bryson talk about Boneless Wings with Bones and all the crazy internet stories of the week! Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! What’s the craziest story you heard this week? Share your opinions with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast an…
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) The question that changed Brian's life and career direction (7:25) The importance of patience and consistency in weight loss (13:07) Metabolism and the dangers of severe calorie restriction (16:16) Benefits of resistance training and monitoring progress (18:51) Safe calorie deficit guidelines and individual adjustmen…
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In the early hours of Valentine's Day 2014, 29 year old model Reeva Steenkamp was shot to death by her partner: South African Olympic sprint runner and double amputee, Oscar Pistorius. He still claims that it was a tragic case of mistaken identity, but the forensics and the messages Reeva left before her death tell a very different story. See Priva…
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Huw Edwards left the BBC "on medical grounds" back in April. Yesterday he was charged with making indecent images of children. He is innocent until proven guilty BUT if convicted he would not be the first BBC "star" to be involved in such deplorable behaviour. Jimmy Saville, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall.... BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON T…
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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to commemorate the career of one of America’s greatest directors, Sidney Lumet. They talk about him as a person, his path to becoming a workman director, his methodology, and his standout moments (1:00) before going through his entire filmography and choosing the 10 most essential entries in the canon (43:00…
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In this special episode of Dinner SOS, Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson sits down with chef René Redzepi and writer Matt Goulding, two of the creators of the new Apple TV+ series Omnivore. They talk about the pursuit of deliciousness, and the actions we as consumers and eaters can take to make choices that better support t…
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There’s a lot of unprecedented things going on nowadays. And with everything going on, it can be tempting to distort the moment we’re in and to view things as totally new and completely abrupt. Our guest this week has written about the source of historical continuity, particularly in the 1990s, that has brought us to our current moment. John Ganz i…
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How Survivor 41 Hard Launched the New Era On this special off-season podcast, Rob Cesternino speaks with patron, Joey Olberding, about his assertion that Survivor 41 was the hard launch for the new era. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN! Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH! Watch and subscribe to the podcast…
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Are killer robots a realistic threat? We hear reports of things like drones using AI in war zones, but how advanced is the technology generally now? and what sort of guardrails are in place? Adrian is joined on The Big Tech Show this week by software engineer and lethal autonomous weapons expert, Laura Nolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Donald Trump promised supporters at a rally that he would “fix” things so that they would never have to vote again. Was he referring to the end of democracy in the US? We answer your questions about how to interpret Trump’s messaging, as well as assessing the effect of political memes on the outcome of the election. HOSTS: * Marianna Spring, Disinf…
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Dr. Carl Hart is a neuroscientist at Columbia University who researches drugs and their effects on the human brain. After decades of research, Hart concluded that drugs aren't nearly as dangerous as we're taught to believe. Since then, he's published best-selling books like "High Price" and "Drug Use for Grown Ups" that share his findings on drug a…
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Continuing on ch. 1, "Knowledge Sources," of the Matthew Dasti/Stephen Phillips presentation of the Nyaya-Sutra: Selections with Early Commentaries. We finish up perception and then talk about inference and testimony. Are these all independent sources, or do they, e.g. all reduce ultimately to perception as Western empiricists claim? Get more at pa…
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Stanford neuroscientist Patrick House joins us with an introduction to the best of our current paradigms for making sense of consciousness. In conversation with Robin Ince, he weaves brain science, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what scientists currently believe enable consciousness to reveal the st…
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An Orange County Spa, a suspicious package, and a 7 foot tall rocket. Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things, Haley Gray. For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Smalls.com/BIGMAD - promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order…
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How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Emperor Nero’s answer would have been “not that much.” At just 16 years old, Nero starts his reign off with a bang, throwing lavish festivals for the plebs and giving himself headlining gigs as an aspiring singer-songwriter. But thanks to a power-hungry mom, some heated rivalries, and a whole lot of sex…
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Jane Seymour was a seemingly unremarkable woman destined to live on the fringes of other people's great lives – until she catches the eye of the king. Now that she has a better future in sight, Jane will use everything she’s learned at court to ensure that she becomes Henry’s third queen. But marrying Henry will turn out to be the easy part. After …
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A lot of chronic pain isn't actually caused by structural issues with the body, says psychotherapist Alan Gordon. Instead, it's often the brain misinterpreting safe bodily signals as dangerous. Alan joins Maya to explain a novel, research-backed approach to coping with chronic pain and guides her through an exercise to alleviate her persistent knee…
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Writer/comedian Jake Fogelnest joins Jason, June, and Paul to break down 1987's Jaws 4: The Revenge. The crew discuss Lorraine Gary's return to the franchise, ponder why the sharks are so obsessed with the Bordy family, and reveal Mario Van Peebles improvised all his lines. Seems like this time it was actually personal. (Originally Released 09/04/2…
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In this episode, we meet Lisa Marie Platske, who left a career in Federal Law enforcement after 9/11 to found Upside Thinking, LLC, an international leadership development company. With over 100,000 leaders coached worldwide, Lisa Marie specializes in transparency in leadership, executive presence, and team management. She holds degrees in Criminal…
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BB26 Sunday Recap: Tucker, The Hater, Ep 6 Welcome to RHAP’s official Big Brother 26 episode recap podcast! Whether you’re a seasoned Big Brother viewer or a newcomer to the show, Rob Has a Podcast promises to be your go-to source for in-depth analysis, daily Live Feed updates, and exclusive interviews with the houseguests themselves. Today, Rob Ce…
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In 2003, 18-year-old Kelly Bullwinkle was found dead near an orange grove in California. At first, the police believed that she was involved in drugs, and her murder centered around that. But as the case unraveled, the culprits and the reason behind the murder shocked many. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Damien Guerrero and Kinzie Noordman and…
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Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam | Nothing But Netflix Welcome to “Nothing But Netflix” with your hosts Rob Cesternino and Chappell! Get ready for an entertaining and insightful podcast where we dive deep into the world of Netflix shows. This week, Chappell and Rob Cesternino discuss the new docuseries, Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam, the docuseries whic…
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Rob & Akiva Get the Ick | RAANAP 266 Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Akiva Wienerkur (@keev26) need a podcast and every week, Rob and Akiva spin a wheel of listener-submitted podcast ideas, and whatever the wheel lands on is what they podcast about next. This week, Rob and Akiva talk through what gives listeners “the ick.” For the link to the s…
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Conservative media outlets are testing a series of talking points to discredit the leading Democratic candidate for president. On this week’s On the Media, hear how right-wing coverage of Kamala Harris compares to what Hilary Clinton received. Plus, podcast host Ezra Klein reflects on how his early call for President Biden to step aside came true. …
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BB26 Exit Interview with Matt Hardeman, Week 1 Our extensive Big Brother 26 coverage continues with an exit interview! Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) and Taran Armstrong (@ArmstrongTaran) are joined by the most recently evicted houseguest for a short-form interview, taking a look at their time in the game. This exit interview podcast offers an unm…
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Danny was in a sketch troupe called Maximum Party Zone with your improv host Bill, and they've now revived that trio to create the MPZ Listening Party podcast, which workshops sketch ideas in real time as a fun form of conversation. So we try out their shtick, combining two properties (The Apprentice and Argyle) and brainstorming about serial kille…
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We’re celebrating the Olympics and Olympic athletes with an episode chock full of the interviews we’ve done with Olympians. Plus we answer some of the Olympic-themed questions you’ve sent us, starting with: what’s all the hype about winning a big piece of metal? And are those medals really made out of gold, silver and bronze? And we speak with Para…
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In the days after Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, the Democrats raised more than $100 million. Now, Donald Trump's team have filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, challenging whether she can take over Joe Biden's campaign funds. Where does all this money come from? And what's it used for? This week we're joined by Sa…
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Episode 230: Jay & Ray pull a old magical idioms out of their hats. - Encore open sesame hokum Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, an…
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Sean and Amanda are joined by three out of four of the Midnight Boys—Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran—to have a deep-dive conversation about Marvel’s big 2024 bet: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ They discuss the somewhat convoluted plot of the movie (5:00), what they liked and didn’t like about it (11:00), what audience it’s aiming for (16:00…
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These days the culture we consume – movies, books, songs – is determined by platforms aggregating everyone else’s reviews and ratings. So, what does it mean when you say you like something in the age of quantification? And is there a way to beat the algorithm? Our guest, writer and critic Lauren Oyler, is the author of No Judgment, a recently publi…
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Around four thousand years ago, the mysterious Minoans sculpted statues of topless women with snakes slithering on their arms. Over one thousand years later, Sappho wrote great poems of longing and desire. For classicist Daisy Dunn, these women--whether they were simply sitting at their looms at home or participating in the highest echelons of powe…
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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…
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