Best Trick O Podcasts (2024)

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Waiter Tells All: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining 50:58

1h ago50:58

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This week, we go behind the scenes of French restaurants with writer and former waiter Edward Chisholm to experience the chaotic rush of Sunday brunch, discover where waiters go on their time off and find out what happens to your food before it reaches the plate. Plus, we investigate a street food mystery in India with journalist Barkha Kumari, Ada…

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377 - Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:39:45

1h ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Some people will go to any lengths to stay young forever. GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a pick from patron Dr. Kilometer: The 1992 classic Death Becomes Her! 14 years after her rival Madeline steals Helen's fiancé, Ernest, the former lovers hatch a plan to kill Madeline. However, an ancient e…

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How to write about trademarks. Why we say 'thank you.' 16:07

42m ago16:07

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1034. First, we look at how writers should use trademarked terms like "Kleenex" and "Google," including when to capitalize them and how to avoid legal pitfalls. Then, we look at the way the word "thank" evolved alongside changing social conventions — who got thanked and why, and how the word itself evolved. The trademark segment was written by Nata…

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A Stranger's Secret 35:26

3h ago35:26

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Lara and Aquaman are back with a brand-new episode of Pussy Church, and they’re diving into your deepest confessions! Join Lara as she preaches the gospel of sex, worships erotic art, and dishes out unfiltered advice in this special Q&A episode. This week, it’s all about your most intimate questions—from navigating a new partner who’s still hung up…

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Thanksgiving Hotline, Plus the 2-Hour Turkey! 50:59

1h ago50:59

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It’s our annual Thanksgiving special, and we’re dedicating the hour to solving your toughest problems. Jet Tila has ideas for reimagining vegetable side dishes, Cheryl Day solves the issue of overflowing pies, Christopher Kimball defends mini marshmallows on sweet potato casserole, and much more. Plus, we’ll get a Thanksgiving poetry reading from A…

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Why one creative agency changed its stance on AI 35:59

10m ago35:59

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1033. Last year, Dragonfly Editorial had a "no AI" policy, but since then, they've been experimenting with the technology, and the policy has become more nuanced. President Samantha Enslen joins us to talk about what changed, what's working and what isn't, concerns, and how her employees feel about it. Visit Dragonfly Editorial. 🔗 Share your famile…

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376 - Sunshine (2007) 1:32:47

1h ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Dark days are coming. GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from "Super Patron" Dr. Philth: 2007's Sunshine! It's the year 2050, and The Sun is destabilizing. The crew of the Icarus II is on Earth's second mission to reignite The Sun after a failed attempt seven years prior. They soo…

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Episode 195: Cornbread and Collard Greens 1:27:53

2h ago1:27:53

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Cornbread and Collard Greens is a spinoff of my Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes (Comfort Food for The Soul) theme of comfort food for the soul... except these tunes featuring artists from the Muscle Shoals and Memphis area have much more soul. Enjoy the warmth of the music. Games People Play (Joe South cover) – King Curtis, Dark End of The Street – Ja…

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Playdate Merchandise - Gecko Snacks 1:02:03

22h ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Ryan, Nick and Don welcome you to a STACK of Playdate merchandise! Shirts, hats, calendars, tumblers, calendars and more! Not ours, but like...Root Bear and Mars After Midnight-branded stuff. Then we dive into Gecko Snacks by McDevon! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks…

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Why children learn languages faster than adults. Are band names singular or plural? 19:01

11m ago19:01

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1032. First, we explore why children pick up languages faster than adults. You’ll learn about the critical period when young brains are best at learning, why kids often learn two languages at once, and what makes it harder for adults. Then, we tackle the grammar rules for using singular and plural verbs with band names and team names, comparing Ame…

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Fight For Your Right to...Get Off 36:06

3d ago36:06

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Lara is back for a new episode of Pussy Church this week, and she’s bringing some thought-provoking stories to the pulpit! Follow Lara as she preaches about the intersection of politics and pleasure, unpacks the headlines, and dives deep into your world of sexy confessions: We’re talking about the rise of the 4B movement after Trump’s election, the…

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Same Old Tricks: Keeping Tobacco Industry Marketing on Rhode Island's Radar 22:05

5d ago22:05

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November 21st is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, an annual event that encourages people to quit smoking or reduce their tobacco and nicotine use for at least 24 hours to live a healthier life and reduce their cancer risk. Ámbar Delgado, Manager of Advocacy at Tobacco Free RI Statewide Network, talks about why reducing tobacco…

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Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones 50:57

2h ago50:57

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Madhur Jaffrey joins us and shares memories from mountain picnics in the Himalayas, her favorite way to enjoy a mango and stories from her career as a film and food star. Plus, we make Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads and journalist David Johns tries to find out—could ice cream actually be good for you? (Originally aired November 9, 2023.) Get this w…

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'Beer' words in the OED, with Fiona McPherson 28:28

1d ago28:28

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1031. This week, Fiona McPherson from the Oxford English Dictionary talks about the latest “beer” words added to the OED, from “boozeroo” to “beerage.” We discuss how these words are chosen, the fascinating history behind them, and why some have surprising origins. Fiona also explains how digital resources have transformed lexicography and shares w…

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375 - Planet Terror (2007) 1:48:15

7d ago1:48:15

1:48:15

Humanity's last hope... rests on a high power machine gun! GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from Patron Ameila: One half of the 2007 Grindhouse double feature -- Planet Terror! After an experimental nerve gas gets out, the population of Texas start to transform into fleshing-eat…

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'Hanged' versus 'Hung.' Is 'pair' singular or plural? Fossilized phrases. 16:33

18d ago16:33

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1030. This week, we look at why "hang" has two past-tense forms: "hanged" and "hung." (And why I keep messing them up!) Then we expand on why "pair" can be singular or plural. And finally we look at why we hear some words only in set phrases such as "bated breath," "throes of agony," and "to and fro." The "archaic language" segment was written by K…

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The Pleasure Vote 17:34

4d ago17:34

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This week, we're taking a trip back to 2022 to revisit an episode where I asked you, my lovely listeners, to share your sex resolutions. Amid the post-pandemic haze, these intentions became a powerful reminder of the ways we can choose pleasure and connection. Now, after another year of changes—and some election-week uncertainty—it feels like the p…

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Episode 194: That's Leon On The Side, Man! 1:00:59

16d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Who did Leon play with ? Let's see... there's Jan and Dean, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Edgar Winter, Dean Martin, Freddy Cannon, Ringo Starr, Doris Day, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby, the Zac Brown Band, David Gates and Bread, Bill Wyman, Jesse Ed Davis, Rita Coolidge, Gram Parsons, Barbra Streisand, Ricky Nelson,…

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Superhot Chili Peppers: The Agony, the Ecstasy, the Insanity! 50:59

6d ago50:59

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Matt Goulding shares stories from his new documentary series, “Omnivore.” We find out why he followed a tuna on a journey around the world, what Big Ag can learn from Mexican corn farmers and what happened when René Redzepi served one of the world’s hottest chili peppers at Noma. Plus, Sonoko Sakai reveals how to “wafu” your cooking, J. Kenji López…

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The psychology of writing bestsellers, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes 41:00

7d ago41:00

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1029. This week, I talk with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of the bestselling "Inheritance Games" series and a former psychology professor, about the psychology behind popular fiction. We look at why readers connect so deeply with fictional characters, the science of parasocial relationships, and how understanding human psychology can improve your s…

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374 - Once Bitten (1985) 1:35:23

8d ago1:35:23

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It's a one-night stand with eternal complications! GivingThanks month begins! As a thank you to all the patrons, it's all Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts kick it off with patron Torre's request: The 1985 film ONCE BITTEN! A 300 year old Countess needs the blood of a virgin by Halloween to keep her youth. Luckily a young Jim Carrey is…

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Season Two Teased - Be Kind to Yourself 1:00:18

9d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Hello Playdate Community! This week, random hosts Ryan and Don blast through the Playdate Update Halloween 2024 Edition, then rave about puzzle-shooter Be Kind to Yourself by Mouflon Cloud! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Fortress by Alan & Be…

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Are you "pantless" or "pantsless"? Who (or what) is Beetlejuice? 17:14

9d ago17:14

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1028. This week, we look at the weird situation when you want to add a suffix (such as "-less") to a plural-only noun such as "pants" or "scissors" — with a fun detour for some pants-related idioms. Then, with a new "Beetlejuice" in theaters, we look at the fascinating origin of the name and its role in mythology throughout the ages. The "pantless"…

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Sin & Tell 33:45

11d ago33:45

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Lara and Aquaman are back with a special confessions episode of Pussy Church, and trust us, it’s steamy! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and dive into your juiciest questions. This week, we’re talking what fantasies are actually normal, what to do if you’re tangled up with your cousin’s ex, and what really turns yo…

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Episode 193: Cats! OR Katz! 1:29:04

28d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Cats? or Katz? My buddy, Farrell Katz, inspired this episode. Black Cat – Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger, The Magic Cat – Bob Markley, Stomping On The Cat – Fabulous Poodles, Facts About A Cat – Timbuk 3, Sure He s A Cat - The Cats, Three Cool Cats Back 2 Back with the Coasters and The Beatles, Three Alley Cats – Roy Hall, Little Cat – Laid Back Co…

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The Rhode Island Rental Registry: Your Questions Answered 19:05

29d ago19:05

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Every landlord in Rhode Island is now required by law to register their residential rental properties in a new Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)-managed database, which was launched in September. RIDOH’s Deputy Director, Seema Dixit joins us to answer your questions about the Rental Registry. Why does this registry exist and what is require…

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The Vegan Nightmare! Do Vegetables Have Souls? 50:57

13d ago50:57

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According to journalist Zoë Schlanger, your garden isn’t just full of plants that are alive, but plants that can think—like the rice plant, which recognizes its own family members. Schlanger takes us inside a hotbed of scientific controversy: the study of plant intelligence. Plus, the Washington Post’s Joe Yonan masters the art of plant-based cooki…

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Episode 38 - Festival of Phantoms 2024 54:14

14d ago54:14

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Happy Halloween, all ye Denizens of the Dark. Please stay safe while enjoying your spookiest night of the year!By Joshua and Leah

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How linguists solve crimes, with Natalie Schilling 34:49

14d ago34:49

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1027. This week, I talk with forensic linguist Natalie Schilling about how people's language gives them away — in manifestos, ransom notes, text messages, and more. Natalie Schilling is a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn. 🔗 Shar…

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373 - Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) 2:11:53

23d ago2:11:53

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It's going to be one hell of a family reunion. He's back! That's right! This week your hosts jump into 1998's HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER. They are also joined by filmmaker Blake O'Donnell of BPO Films to promote his new film Guerrilla Dogs! 20 years ago Laurie Strode watched her psychopathic brother die after his historic Halloween night massacr…

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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos 16:34

27d ago16:34

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1026. This week, we look at the origins of words for men, including the ancient roots of "man," the surprising evolution of the word "guy" from being an insult to just another word, and how "guido" took a different route. Then, for some Halloween fun, we look at the difference between crypts, catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries, with an emphasis o…

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Trick or Teats 37:08

18d ago37:08

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Lara and Aquaman are back for a Halloween special of Pussy Church, and they’ve got some spooky stories to share! Join Lara as she preaches the gospel of sex, worships erotic art, and gives her unfiltered advice on your steamiest confessions. We’re talking about the sexiest ideas for Halloween night, the wildest celebrity ghost hookup stories, and a…

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Episode 192: Boo! It's Our Anniversary 1:28:33

19d ago1:28:33

1:28:33

We first entered the Pod-o-Matic fray back in October of 2007, and while it was a rough start, we finally discovered that we could make every episode an adventure in roughness! And this episode certainly lives up to those standards. Join us as we scare ourselves with this Halloween Anniversary! 2024 Anniversary Podcast Intro: That 1st Podcast in Oc…

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Data Tells a Story: What We Know About Intimate Partner Violence and How it Affects Us All 22:05

1M ago22:05

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Often referred to as intimate partner violence, it affects roughly 48 percent - nearly half- of all women and about 41 percent of all men at least once in their lifetime. In this episode, Dr. Chan is joined by Dr. Cynthia Roberts, senior evaluator from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violenc…

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Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead 50:58

25d ago50:58

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This week, we’re celebrating the holiday of tricks and treats with Halloween scholar Lesley Bannatyne. She teaches us how to emulate the romping Halloween parties of the Victorian era, complete with matchmaking games and dinners for the dead. Plus, we discuss Cotton Candy Grapes and other new candy-inspired flavors in fruit breeding; Dan Pashman ha…

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Episode 37 - Over the Garden Wall Review 34:27

1M ago34:27

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If you are looking for something charming to watch this autumn, look no further. Over the Garden Wall is an artistic treasure that should be seen by all. Take a step into the unknown with me as I review this holiday cult classic. Grab your traveling cape and your lantern, and we will walk these woods together.…

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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter 26:09

21d ago26:09

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1025. Have you ever wondered where meeting terms like “quorum” or “proxy” come from? In this episode, Jim Slaughter looks at the linguistic origins and historical contexts of these and other common parliamentary words. We discuss the evolution of words like “bylaws,” why minutes aren't related to time, how “filibuster” is connected to pirates, and …

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372 - Trick r Treat (2007) 1:39:18

23d ago1:39:18

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Always Check Your Candy. Don't blow out that Jack-o-Lantern!! This week your hosts cover the 2007 Halloween anthology gem TRICK 'R TREAT. It's Halloween night in Warren Valley, Ohio. We follow four spooooky tales as they intertwine to form a love letter to all things Halloween. Will the boys respect tradition or fall victim to the hijinx of little …

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Trick or Treating with PlayJam 6 - Off-Planet Dreams 1:16:17

23d ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick and Don start with much confusion and hold each other tightly as they struggle to find the light at the end of the episode. Please help us. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Spilled Mushrooms on Engadget …

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

1M ago17:12

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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…

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Episode 191: Go...Now! 1:29:50

24d ago1:29:50

1:29:50

"Go...Now!" is the deepest of deep, rarest of rare. This week we dug deep into the vault to bring these tunes into the light. Who knew a two letter word could carry such a message... So GO on and then Go away asking yourself what's GOing on with these guys. Is this just hype or truth, listen and you decide: Where Can You Go – Cowboy, Lula, Don’t Yo…

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Naughty Little Secrets 40:23

1M ago40:23

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Lara and Aquaman are back with a brand-new episode of Pussy Church, and they’re ready to spill the tea! Join Lara as she preaches the gospel of sex, worships erotic art, and gives her unfiltered advice on your deepest confessions. This week, we’re diving into a special Q&A episode, where we answer your most intimate questions—from water sports to t…

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Corn Dogs, Donuts and Tamales: Eating to Win on the Campaign Trail 50:14

1M ago50:14

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Some of the most memorable moments in politics haven’t happened at speeches or debates—they’ve been all about food. Today, we talk about food on the campaign trail with New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson. Plus, Gary He studies the menu at McDonald's locations around the world; Alex Aïnouz reveals his quest for potato chip perfection; an…

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