Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters.
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A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.
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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the stories that have terrified Americans for generations. What scares you? Let's find out.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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In Slow Burn’s 10th season, host Josh Levin takes you back to a crucial inflection point in American history: the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power and a whole bunch of people rose up to try and stop it.You’ll hear from the hosts, reporters, and producers who built Fox News, many who’ve never spoken publicly. You’ll also hear from Fox’s biggest antagonists—the political operatives, journalists, and comedians who attacked it, investigated it, and tried to mock i ...
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Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.
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The Gangland History Podcast, hosted by history buff and mob aficionado, Jacob Stoops. He tells the true crime biographies of real life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind Cosa Nostra as well as popular mob films and television shows. Formerly called The Members-Only Podcast.
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A waft through movies, countries, politics, places, technologies and bad puns.
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The Spoken History of a Global Language
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On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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Everything 80s is your Delorean ready to take you back in time to revisit the movies, TV shows, video games, music, tech, and everything else you loved about the 1980s.
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A podcast about the films of the 1990s, their politics, and how they inform today's film landscape. Exploring the output of a seemingly bottomless decade. America's first and only movie podcast.
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Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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Amy & Joe discuss true crime & pop culture and crazy events through history year by year. Amy takes a deep dive on something creepy while Joe tells us about wacky stuff that happened. Amy likes murder, Joe likes old sitcoms, and they podcast to escape the monotony of adulthood.
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Musicians. Movie stars. Mayhem. Murder. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning podcast that tells the unbelievable but true stories from the dark side of entertainment history. Rockstars getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Actors engulfed in scandal. Pop stars plotted against and terrorized. Taylor Swift escaping her stalkers. Jerry Lee Lewis allegedly murdering his wife. Brittany Murphy’s suspicious death. Big Lurch, the hip hop star who ate his roommate. The assassination of John ...
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Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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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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Todd and Brogan revisit the best baddies in slasher history.
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Just a funny married couple that watches a randomly drawn movie every week and then talks about it (hopefully without an argument).
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Two friends having honest conversations about movies. New episodes on Sundays.
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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.
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Kermitment is a show about two friends who have made the most intimate and unbreakable pledge two people can make: to watch every single piece of Muppet-related media they possibly can, in chronological order.
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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
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Jake travels through movie history giving out several awards - all just a gimmicky way to give his (often wrong) opinions.
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One movie each week. 30 years in the making.
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Join four old mates on a cinematic journey like no other in the "Born to Watch Movie Podcast" the podcast where movies aren't just watched, they're experienced. Each week, dive into the films that reshaped their lives and, perhaps, even the world. With many thousands of hours of movie-watching under their belts, these friends bring a unique, seasoned perspective where they don't take themselves or the movies too seriously.
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With countless films produced during the course of over a century of film history, determining the greatest movie ever made seems like an impossible exercise. Thankfully, Justus Burkitt and David Scandura — God's favorite idiots — have taken on this Sisyphean task. Join these two film fanatics each week as they meticulously and rigorously review a wide range of movies, painstakingly searching all corners and niches of film history to once and for all find the Greatest Movie Ever Made.
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Movie Memory Machine is a podcast dedicated to films that are forgotten but not gone. Each week the Machine sends us backward and forward through time and forces us to blow the dust off a wide release film that history has forgotten to decide if we should send it back to modern memory or leave it drifting in the ether of space.
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Welcome to the Enigmatic Podcast. Movie talk with Johann, Edward and guests. Whether it's comparing a new film with cult classics in 'Cult vs Current', ranking our favourites within a franchise or digging through the garbage in 'The Trash Tapes' we've got it covered when it comes to cult and nostalgic cinema. Part of the Enigmatic Retro Rewind Channel.
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It's a weird title to a weird podcast hosted by a couple of weird people talking about weird things.
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A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.
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A Cinema Podcast For People Like You Hosts Devon Irby and Doug Wortel are your movie house mooks! Join them as they walk you through some of the greatest films in cinema history with an upbeat and sometimes hilarious perspective. Enjoy Hollywood stories rich with both history and salacious mystery or something. Special Guests (both living and dead!) call in throughout the episodes and take questions from our often under prepared clerics of the clapboard.
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The podcast with crazy challenges, big questions, and lively discussions all from people who love entertainment. We look back at history to choose what films go in our movie vault, as well as challenge ourselves and our guests to our always fun movie end-game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your weekly breakaway for fun conversations on pro cycling and so much more.
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LostScarf talks about all things Kirby; The Show, Games, History, special events and more. Monthly rewatch/replay podcast with Kirby RBAY as a main thread.
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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.
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Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
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Hosts Tim Long and Willie Gibbs take you on a journey through horror history! Every episode covers a year in the storied history of the genre (and the world), taking one or more films released that year and dissecting the cultural impact, themes, and real-world implications of each film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sizzling Samachar of the Day is one podcast that lets you in on the top groundbreaking news from the world of movies and entertainment. This is an OTTplay production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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569: "It’s not history, it’s Disntory" | Pocahontas (1995)
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1:05:19Paint with all the colors of nostalgia as we journey back to 1995 and revisit Pocahontas! From its stunning animation to its unforgettable soundtrack, we’re diving deep into the Disney classic that aimed to tell a historical tale with heart. But with its romanticized history and creative liberties, does it still hold up today—or is it a problematic…
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Episode 116: License to Ill: Beastie Boys and the History of Hip Hop with Jeff Melnick, Akrobatik, and Dart Adams
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1:37:42This week Jeff Melnick, Akrobatik, and Dart Adams join in to talk about Beastie Boys’ revolutionary debut album, License to Ill as well as explore the roots of hip hop, it’s tied to urban communities, the evolution of Beastie Boys as people, and the album’s legacy nearly 40 years later.
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An Updated Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranking... and where 'Captain America: Brave New World" Falls
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17:47A lot of people are revisiting their "Worst of MCU" lists. Can you guess why?By Jake Clark
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Episode 118: The Program and the End of College Football with Dr. Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Dr. Derek Silva
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1:29:10This week Dr. Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Dr. Derek Silva drop in to talk about 1993's The Program, starring James Caan, Omar Epps, and Halle Berry. This movie was way ahead of its time in its discussions of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), concussions, and race and sexual dynamics on campus. We talk about all of this and the cost to college athletes to…
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If you were around in the late 80s, he seemed impossible to miss... An anthropomorphic cartoon camel that quickly became one of the defining spokes characters of the decade--but one that came with endless controversy. This is a look back on the creation, popularity, and backlash of Joe Camel. It's also the story of the state of the tobacco industry…
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2.19.25 Funding Trump’s Agenda, World Tour, and an abortionist repents
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34:37On Washington Wednesday, House Republicans work to pass a budget bill; on World Tour, news from the DRC, Thailand, Russia, and Germany; and a doctor changes her mind about abortion. Plus, Denmark offers to buy California, Janie B Cheaney praises unsung heroes in the church, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today…
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The Leader of the Package Anthony Mackie still sports his Falcon wings as he steps into the role of Captain America, and navigates a Brave New World of political intrigue without first Avenger Chris Evans. Should he give a vote of confidence to new President Harrison Ford by helping the ailing politician soften the “Hulk Hunter” image earned when p…
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“The Tsuki Project” was a once-active community of likeminded 4chan anons who longed to be transported into a better world. And they believed that by participating in this community formed around the promises and lore of someone named Tsuki, they could enter into this better world after they died.This is a community that first formed in 2017 and ha…
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It's often proclaimed that British sea power was at its pinnacle in the years following the French and Napoleonic wars. But was this really a time when Britain 'ruled the waves'? And how did the rise of steam, development of international communication and establishment of naval air services reshape Britain's strength and strategy at sea? Speaking …
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We're all anxious, and none of us can pay attention. We don't read long books anymore; our kids don't read at all. When we watch TV, we scroll at the same time. And we absolutely cannot be alone with ourselves. These are the symptoms of a modern malaise that is everywhere diagnosed but rarely treated with the dire seriousness it deserves: an epocha…
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Is The Howling the best werewolf movie ever made? That’s the big question on this week’s Born to Watch, where the team dives deep into this 1981 horror classic. In The Howling (1981) Movie Review, Whitey and Damo take a nostalgic trip back to one of the most iconic (and unsettling) werewolf films of all time. The crew kicks things off by reminiscin…
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Send us a text 1974AB Apologies for the sound quality. Films:- Schtigjelufte; Quebracho; De Loteling Support the showBy Brett Dillon
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Send us a text In which Lauren & Mattias celebrate Valentine's Day by sharing how NOT to ask someone out on a date. They review their recent movie day and night films and discuss various topics such as parking garages and silverware sets, Content: Opening Swedish episode? Weekly check in Movie day: The Wraith Men At Work Job coach trip & semlas Wei…
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2.18.25 A new approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian families in Poland, and the priority of pets in America
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34:37President Trump’s new strategy for Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees adapting to Poland, and a pet’s place in American life. Plus, Joe Rigney on responding to criticism, a kayaker confused for krill, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Acade…
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The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988)
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1:09:21Where to begin? Well, Devon didn’t love this movie. Her reasons are sound. But Doug loves this film…enough to come into the studio dressed as Jesus, which presented a whole other set of distractions/problems. You can see all that magic in our YouTube shorts/Tiktoks and what not… As far as the film goes, we did a deep dive into its structure, its cr…
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Sid Vicious: Love Kills... Even a Mother's Love?
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37:41It has long been believed that punk rock icon Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose. That is true. However, new evidence suggests that his overly affectionate and increasingly dependent mum gave him a fatal hotshot in a final, maternal act of mercy. Listen to find out why. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at www.disgraceland…
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Episode 238: Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge
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44:28Joe interviews author Robert B. O’Connor about his World War 2 based book: Jeep Show, as well as some other topics such as soccer, baseball, cigars and weed! Robert B. O’Connor is the author of the WWII novel Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge (https://jeepshowbook.com/) and the non-fiction Gumptionade – A Booster for Your Self-Improv…
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Jane Austen remains one of the most influential novelists in English literature. Her sharp social commentary, wit, and exploration of love, class, and gender continue to captivate readers. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the author's birth, and a new BBC One drama, Miss Austen, is currently exploring her relationship with her sister Cassan…
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First, a summary of Stalin’s late winter, early spring 1942 counter attacks, along the entire Eastern Front. They mostly fail and cost hundreds of thousands of Soviet lives, but the Germans are checked once again. Then we turn to the Axis losing one of their own, in Operation Anthropoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Reckoning: The Race for a Forested Future with Dr. Lauren Oakes
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1:00:43Forester Dr. Lauren Oakes joins in today to talk about the urgent need for effective reforestation efforts and the complexities of understanding the state of the world's forests. Plus, we talk about the dual narrative of loss and growth in forest ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of preserving existing forests while also working on reforestati…
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305 | Lilliana Mason on Polarization and Political Psychology
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1:17:25Political outcomes would be relatively simple to predict and understand if only people were well-informed, entirely rational, and perfectly self-interested. Alas, real human beings are messy, emotional, imperfect creatures, so a successful theory of politics has to account for these features. One phenomenon that has grown in recent years is an alig…
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The Pinkertons Part 3 with Rob Hilliard
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1:14:47BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 362) — Author Rob Hilliard joins us to bring "The Pinkertons" miniseries to a close by covering episodes 15 through 22 of the TV show. From John Scobell and Kate Warne to Allan and Will Pinkerton, Rob's book takes what we know from history and fills in many of the blanks with a thrilling narrative. Grab your copy of…
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2.17.25 Legal Docket on police use of force, Moneybeat on tariffs and government efficiency, and History Book on two men exonerated for murder
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34:30On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court wrestles with legal standards for police actions; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen considers tariff strategies and government efficiency; and on the WORLD History Book, exonerating men falsely imprisoned for 55 years. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additiona…
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Tyra Banks: America’s Next Top Businesswoman? with Scam Goddess and Aida Rodriguez | 75
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49:26In the modeling world, Tyra Banks was untouchable—breaking barriers, creating catchphrases, and teaching a generation how to 'smize.' But when she tried to parlay that success into a business empire, things got messier than a Cover Girl photoshoot. From forcing Top Model contestants to promote her tone-deaf projects to selling $225 VIP tickets to a…
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Three decades of development hell, a dozen drafts and one very embattled director. This week, Chris and Lizzie explore the tumultuous journey of Malcolm X, Spike Lee’s unusual path to the directing chair, and how the public battle over the civil rights leader’s story nearly eclipsed the story itself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …
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To improve your life you might decide to prioritize your own personal happiness, or find meaning in helping the people around you. Few of us consider pushing ourselves well beyond our comfort zones. It might take a lot of effort and risks pain or disappointment. University of Chicago professor Shige Oishi thinks to live fully we all need to push ou…
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Zachary Christian Bane - Birthing Day
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2:50:12A teenager discovers his parents were legendary monster hunters—and that their murder was just the beginning of a war between worlds. The complete Zachary Bane story. Zachary Bane Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zachbane/zachary-bane-birthing-day Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-n…
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HMY Plus: Yellowjackets Season 3 Premiere, Who Should Return To The New Buffy Series, The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs Goes Monthly, and More!
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39:17On a very TV heavy episode of HMY Plus, Tim checks in on the first two episodes of Yellowjackets season three, the second season of From, the Buffy Sequel series news, Joe Bob going monthly, and Linda Cardellini playing Mama Voorhees. Spoiler warning for pretty much every show mentioned in this description. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Born in 1781, Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld grew up in a world convulsed by the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. And her life proved to be as tempestuous as the age she inhabited. Wed to Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia when she was just 14, her deeply unhappy marriage pushed Julie to make an audacious bid for freedom, in …
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Tour of Provence, Clasica Almeria Recaps / Geraint Thomas, Podcaster / Our Favorite Rom-Coms
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58:33This week, we’re talking more French and Spanish cycling with recaps of the Tour of Provence and the Clasica Almeria. We’ll also be discussing Geraint Thomas, Podcaster. And we’ll list our favorite rom-coms in honor of Valentine’s Day. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club (Apple Podcasts) The G…
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TSUNAMI! : WAVES OF DEATH: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE DEVASTATING 2004 AND 2011 TSUNAMIS
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1:01:47By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
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The Opium Wars: everything you wanted to know
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1:04:12Why did Britain go to war with China in the 19th century to protect the interests of drug dealers? Speaking with Elinor Evans, Stephen R Platt discusses the web of economics, addiction, and imperial ambition that led to two devastating 19th-century wars to protect Britain's lucrative opium trade in Qing China. From the desperate efforts of Chinese …
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Episode 802 - Chicago Connections: The Jackson Five
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49:23Send us a text While not from here, their connection to this city is undeniable and Chicago’s influence most certainly contributed to their rise as one of the most successful musical acts of all time. Today we’re talking about the Jackson Five. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Furt…
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Everybody knows you’re not supposed to bargain with God. It’s just a bad idea. God doesn’t answer prayers that begin, “Dear God, if you just give me this one thing I’ll do this other thing. For the rest of my life. I promise.” Theologically speaking, we don’t give God our terms. He gives us His. But today we have an essay from someone who actually …
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Cult vs Current - Heart Eyes (2025) and Valentine's Day Horrors
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50:20Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast, Enigmatic Podcast! In this Heart Eyes review, Johann and Ed bring back their Cult vs Current show in a podcast format. Cult vs Current is a series where the boys compare a new film with cult classics that may have inspired it. This time round, looking at the rare subgenre, Valentine's Day Horror! Look out for…
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The great Jackson Off continues! This week, our Jackson up for judgment is Jackson Maine, Bradley Cooper’s boozehound blues singer character from the 2018 A Star Is Born remake. Can this gravel-voiced deadbeat woo Lady Gaga and climb his way to the top of the Jackson Off bracket? Find out on The Greatest Movie Ever Made! A Star Is Born (2018) is di…
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Affliction feat. Hard Mike & Syd Bricks
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1:36:49Fan favorite Hard Mike returns to the show alongside newcomer Syd Bricks to discuss Paul Schrader's Affliction, one of the filmmaker's most well-observed explorations of addiction and the generational cycles of suffering that manifest as a result of leaving personal trauma and pain unresolved. The film follows Nick Nolte's Wade Whitehouse, an alcoh…
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Love Is in the Scare: My Bloody Valentine (1981)
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2:07:28It's Valentine's Day! So we're getting together to celebrate something we all love: fictional murder. Lindsay and director Christopher Bickel (Pater Noster and the Mission of Light) join us to talk about the 1981 Canucksploitation classic My Bloody Valentine. Season two (Saw) premieres this October, but we'll be celebrating plenty of holidays with …
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Live From New York, It's Your Grandmother
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51:21During its first 50 seasons, Saturday Night Live has welcomed legendary actors, superstar athletes, and notable politicians. But for one memorable night in 1977, Lorne Michaels turned the show over to an 80-year-old amateur. * Special thanks to Connie Crawford for sharing her story. And thanks to the great Bill Carter for stopping by! You can read …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Don't miss this heartwarming and funny episode of Roasty Toasty Ghosty - and be sure to follow and subscribe to our podcast and join us on Instagram. Trust us, you'll want to be part of our crazy journey as we navigate life's ups and downs together. Instagram, TikTok, Youtube: @roastytoastyghostypod Reddit: u/…
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2.14.25 Institutions reacting to cultural pressure, a review of two sequels at the boxoffice, and Word Play with George Grant
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36:55On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet considers the drift in Christian institutions and AI’s moral risks; Collin Garbarino reviews two recent sequels; and George Grant on today’s buzzwords. Plus, processing Valentine flowers and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Amba…
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Sly Stone: Guns, PCP, a Psycho Mutt, and a Fugitive from Justice
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41:49At the end of the 1960s, Sly Stone was at the center of a groundbreaking musical movement that intended to break down barriers of race and genre, all in the service of making people happy. But at the dawn of the 1970s, Sly Stone suddenly was not happy. His L.A. mansion was overrun with cocaine, PCP, guns, and bodyguards. He was strongarmed by the B…
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BEST OF (#52 OF 506) JOHN DILLINGER (PT 2) THE LADY IN RED
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Dr Laurie Talks Romance, Parents and Stalking on 'Love Factually'
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1:00:30Love Factually is a new podcast looking at what "rom com" movies get right and wrong about relationships. Dr Laurie Santos joined the hosts Eli Finkel of Northwestern University and Paul Eastwick from UC Davis to talk about her favorite 80s teen movie, Say Anything. In this episode, they discuss what Cameron Crowe's 1989 film tells us about what co…
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BEST OF (#51 of 502) JOHN DILLINGER PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1 (PT 1)
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Willie and Tim discuss the depressing--and darkly humorous news-- of Wal-Mart buying the Monroeville mall. Then they talk for a little bit about some of the things from their childhoods that have stayed with them, including the Heart song about Ann Wilson having a one night stand with a dude so she could get pregnant. Happy V-Day, everybody! Hosted…
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"Somewhere beyond the depths of the forest and the clutches of the witch, two podcasters rediscover a forgotten fairytale. Welcome to Movie Memory Machine." Episode Description In this week’s episode, Landen and Truman explore Gretel & Hansel (2020), a visually stunning but divisive reimagining of the classic tale from Oz Perkins (Longlegs, The Mon…
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NATURE BITES BACK! Pt 35: Crawl (2019) & Infested (2024)
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2:08:11For our final official double bill of the season, Adam Z. Robinson joins Mike to discuss two recent terrifying animal attack films...Alexandre Aja's CRAWL (2019) and Sébastien Vaniček's INFESTED (2024). Send us your feedback for this season and submit your Top 10 Nature Bites Back movies! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whi…
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