Best Black Cat Report Podcasts (2025)

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127 | Kidnapped by a Cryptid? El Pombero 1:45:06

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This week we go deep into the figure of El Pombero, a creature deeply rooted in the folklore of Central South America, particularly among the Guarani people. The conversation explores the characteristics, cultural significance, and the beliefs surrounding El Pombero, as well as a real-life case involving the mysterious disappearance of a child name…

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A new large language model AI system may soon allow humans to converse with dolphins .

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A new large language model AI system may soon allow humans to converse with dolphins .

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To make it out of the last ice age alive, our ancestors needed a special set of skills .

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To make it out of the last ice age alive, our ancestors needed a special set of skills .

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A team at Chicagos Field Museum has published a first-of-its-kind study analyzing 10,000 years worth of wealth disparity across six continents.

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A team at Chicagos Field Museum has published a first-of-its-kind study analyzing 10,000 years worth of wealth disparity across six continents.

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The worlds tallest bridge is set to open this summerand its height is not for the faint of heart.

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The worlds tallest bridge is set to open this summerand its height is not for the faint of heart.

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You don't have to be a hardcore prepper to get ready for a possible emergency.

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You don't have to be a hardcore prepper to get ready for a possible emergency.

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This year might not be the best time to conduct an egg experiment, thanks to the skyrocketing cost of the breakfast staple.

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This year might not be the best time to conduct an egg experiment, thanks to the skyrocketing cost of the breakfast staple.

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You don't need to be a finance wizard to know that software subscriptions aren't easy on the wallet.

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You don't need to be a finance wizard to know that software subscriptions aren't easy on the wallet.

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No matter who you are, the ability to manage documents efficiently while on the move is invaluablean idea that is not lost on app developers. iScanner is the top-rated US-based scanning and document ...

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No matter who you are, the ability to manage documents efficiently while on the move is invaluablean idea that is not lost on app developers. iScanner is the top-rated US-based scanning and document management app available .

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Somewhere between 9,500 and 9,900 years ago, three Scandinavian teenagers were hanging out, chewing gum after a meal.

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Somewhere between 9,500 and 9,900 years ago, three Scandinavian teenagers were hanging out, chewing gum after a meal.

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Last week, I got my belt loop hooked on a cabinet handle and accidentally yanked the door clean off the hinges.

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Last week, I got my belt loop hooked on a cabinet handle and accidentally yanked the door clean off the hinges.

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Its a stunningly clear late-February afternoon in Creswell, Ore., as I set out on a voyage of self-discovery that doesnt require a single step.

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Its a stunningly clear late-February afternoon in Creswell, Ore., as I set out on a voyage of self-discovery that doesnt require a single step.

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Well, with all the news about Nintendo Switch 2 game prices, it looks like a lot of us are going to be playing our old favorites for a while.

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Well, with all the news about Nintendo Switch 2 game prices, it looks like a lot of us are going to be playing our old favorites for a while.

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Azure waves lapping against huge piles of built-up junk.

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Azure waves lapping against huge piles of built-up junk.

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We all know that reliable productivity tools are essential for managing our personal and professional lives.

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We all know that reliable productivity tools are essential for managing our personal and professional lives.

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You May Also Like: Stories Without End 22:17

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Introducing WBEZ's latest podcast series, Making: Stories Without End. Host Natalie Moore takes you on a journey to learn about daytime soap operas and their broad reach on television. From the early radio days in the 1930s through the invention of TV to streaming, this way of telling immersive stories has endured. There are intergenerational famil…

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Youve probably seen the videos as you scroll through your social media feed: It starts with a cat minding their own business, calmly eating kibble or wet food.

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Youve probably seen the videos as you scroll through your social media feed: It starts with a cat minding their own business, calmly eating kibble or wet food.

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Calling all Apple Watch lovers!

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Calling all Apple Watch lovers!

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You want to squeeze as much life from a laptop or desktop computer as possible.

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You want to squeeze as much life from a laptop or desktop computer as possible.

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PDFs have a special talent for turning minor edits into full-blown tech crises.

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PDFs have a special talent for turning minor edits into full-blown tech crises.

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Exactly what caused the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire has been hotly debated practically since the fall itself.

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Exactly what caused the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire has been hotly debated practically since the fall itself.

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Amazon has angled to become a major player in the healthcare industry for years, but the company may try extending its reach into daily life even further.

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Amazon has angled to become a major player in the healthcare industry for years, but the company may try extending its reach into daily life even further.

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A black hole is a terrifying concept, but the mysterious nexus of physics and space-time isnt always gobbling up matter.

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A black hole is a terrifying concept, but the mysterious nexus of physics and space-time isnt always gobbling up matter.

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Let's be honest: Google Workspace is the Pepsi of productivity apps.

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Let's be honest: Google Workspace is the Pepsi of productivity apps.

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Your Mac is a marvel of modern engineering, offering a seamless blend of power and elegance.

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Your Mac is a marvel of modern engineering, offering a seamless blend of power and elegance.

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I'm waiting for my allergy meds to kick in as I write this.

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I'm waiting for my allergy meds to kick in as I write this.

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After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBOs The Last of Us is almost here.

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After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBOs The Last of Us is almost here.

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Spring is underway in the Northern Hemisphereand so is allergy season .

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Spring is underway in the Northern Hemisphereand so is allergy season .

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Psychological trauma can unfortunately linger for years .

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Psychological trauma can unfortunately linger for years .

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A handful of wealthy, politically connected Silicon Valley investors are reportedly eyeing Greenlands icy shores as the site for a techno-utopian freedom city.

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A handful of wealthy, politically connected Silicon Valley investors are reportedly eyeing Greenlands icy shores as the site for a techno-utopian freedom city.

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The Library of Congress announced this years 25 selections to add into its National Recording Registry .

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The Library of Congress announced this years 25 selections to add into its National Recording Registry .

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Earth is home to an estimated 8.7 million species .

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Earth is home to an estimated 8.7 million species .

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Bird-watching season is about to go into full effect, which makes this a great time to get a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera for your home .

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Bird-watching season is about to go into full effect, which makes this a great time to get a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera for your home .

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Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australias nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem .

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Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australias nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem .

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Airlines are getting smarter.

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Airlines are getting smarter.

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After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recoverykeratin growth on his severely injured beak.

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After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recoverykeratin growth on his severely injured beak.

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Got big travel plans coming up?

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Got big travel plans coming up?

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Is extremist ideology still fringe? 20:15

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Extremism in America has been on the rise. Last episode, we looked at extremist groups in Chicago and how they terrorized select groups of people and influenced housing policy in the city during the 1950s. But what does extremism look like today? Curious City host Erin Allen talks with Odette Yousef, a national security correspondent focusing on ex…

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A team of archeologists in South Africa had to climb to new heights to find an important set of tools made by humans about 20,000 years ago.

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A team of archeologists in South Africa had to climb to new heights to find an important set of tools made by humans about 20,000 years ago.

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You don't need to go to the gym in the same charity 5K shirt you've had since high school.

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You don't need to go to the gym in the same charity 5K shirt you've had since high school.

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NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman believes the US can simultaneously handle missions to both the moon and Mars .

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NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman believes the US can simultaneously handle missions to both the moon and Mars .

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Whats that?

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Whats that?

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Are you joining the bandwagon of canceling subscription services this year?

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Are you joining the bandwagon of canceling subscription services this year?

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Evidence discovered in a cave on Malta indicates hunter-gatherers visited the picturesque Mediterranean island long before they began farming on mainland Europe.

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Evidence discovered in a cave on Malta indicates hunter-gatherers visited the picturesque Mediterranean island long before they began farming on mainland Europe.

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Sonys ULT POWER SOUND debuted in April 2024a redesigned, rebranded line of portable Bluetooth speakers replacing the Extra Bass series and its alphanumeric nonsense.

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Sonys ULT POWER SOUND debuted in April 2024a redesigned, rebranded line of portable Bluetooth speakers replacing the Extra Bass series and its alphanumeric nonsense.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently appointed secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has long promoted unfounded conspiracy theories regarding community water fluoridation.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently appointed secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has long promoted unfounded conspiracy theories regarding community water fluoridation.

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How much influence did white supremacist groups have on Chicago housing? 6:50

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Extremist groups of the 1950s played a violent part, alongside real estate and neighborhood organizations, in keeping Chicago segregated.

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In April 2024, NASA selected three finalists to design, build, and pitch their own Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program within 12 months.

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In April 2024, NASA selected three finalists to design, build, and pitch their own Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program within 12 months.