Sticking the needle into accepted workplace practices. There's lot wrong that goes on in the workplace today and Colin, Paul and Ben aren't afraid to point it out - in fact, they delight in it. What they like even more is debunking myths, slaughtering sacred cows, challenging assumptions and generally giving 'recieved wisdom' the skewering it truly deserves. It's all about making the workplace better, more human and a place for thriving, not just surviving. Drawing upon their extensive exper ...
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Welcome to the No Huddle W/“Area 42” Colin Simpson podcast, where sports is our everything.
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We all have a cluttered desk. It’s a space that holds what we want to read, watch, and think about. Join the hosts of The Cluttered Desk—Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks—as they talk literature, film, comic books, politics, critical theory, theology, and anything else that might tickle their fancy. The Cluttered Desk Podcast is produced and recorded in Bristol, Virginia, with music by Test Dream.
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Get ready to DEEP DIVE on "THE CONSPIRACY FILES". This is the most explosive show on the internet. Join host COLIN BROWEN (of "Murder In America" & "The Paranormal Files") as he dives deep into some of the world's most dangerous and disturbing conspiracy theories. From suspicious suicides to hidden pedophile rings and high profile murders, NO STORY is off limits and NO DETAIL will be spared. If you like conspiracies, mysteries, true crime and chaos, then this show is for you. Join Colin as h ...
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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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Looking forward to the end of the week? TGIF! — Thank God It's Friday! — is an award-worthy weekly radio comedy show with Charlie Pickering and friends!
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This is sports UNFILTERED! So many times people tip-toe around controversies in the sports world but Andrew & Charity Chambers are dedicated to keeping it real and telling it like it is. If you can't handle the truth, this isn't the show for you.
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On "Too Legit", Alex Fernandez and Zac Green bring you a killer crossover of Sports and Pop Culture with a throwback vibe. You will hear hilarious takes on current events with daily topics as well as epic guests with amazing interviews. This podcast will make your day fly by and overall make you a happier person with a better quality of life. Your girlfriend will thank us later or your money back, 100% guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hop Forward is a biweekly podcast dedicated to the craft beer industry. Including both interviews, discussions and stories from a range of brewers and entrepreneurs within the industry, to advice from founder and host, Nick Law, about starting, scaling and sustaining your own ventures, the Hop Forward podcast is here to help you get ahead with your beers, brand and business.
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Da Barber’s Chair Podcast is your local black barbershop on steroids. Anybody that has spent any time in a black barbershop knows the discussions that are had. NOTHING IS TABOO!!! Venture into our world where our opinions matter. From politics to religion and everything in between, our voices will be heard in DaBarber’s Chair!
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From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, the extraordinary events that became the benchmarks of the American story. It is said that “breaking n ...
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Best Of: Writer Ocean Vuong / Comic Atsuko Okatsuka
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47:16Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong talks with Tonya Mosley about his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19 year old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan has a review of the book. And…
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Remembering Brian Wilson, Leader Of The Beach Boys
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46:09Wilson, who has died at the age of 82, was the creative force behind The Beach Boys. He wrote and produced many of their hits, including "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," and "God Only Knows." Wilson spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 and 1998 about creating the distinctive Beach Boys sound and his decision to leave the Beach Boys to pursue a solo career…
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TGIF with Colin Lane, Urvi Majumdar and Josh Burton
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50:44Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Colin Lane, Urvi Majumdar and Josh Burton. Plus live music by Josh Burton.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Benicio del Toro On Living In Wes Anderson's World
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43:30Benicio del Toro talks about his leading role in Wes Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme. He'll look back on his acting career, and tell us about moving from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania in his teens. His other movies include The Usual Suspects, Traffic and Sicario. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Materialists. Learn more about sponsor messa…
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Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson says DOGE's mass firings made the government more inefficient. She also explains the risks of DOGE creating a massive database for the Trump administration. "There's a great deal of concern over how basically the Trump administration has taken every tool at their disposal and weaponized a lot of the federal …
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OPERATION CHAOS: When The CIA Spied on US Citizens
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14:26OPERATION CHAOS is one of the darkest things that the United States government has EVER done... and the secrets of the CIA's secret program are still being unraveled to this very day. Join me as we examine those secrets and this hidden history today on the show. - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZ…
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Molly Jong-Fast Grew Up With A Mother Addicted To Fame
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44:12MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast's mother Erica Jong became famous from her 1973 novel Fear of Flying, which was considered a groundbreaking work of feminist literature. But Molly's mom became addicted to the fame and couldn't bear to lose it. She talks about her childhood and a year of great loss in her new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother. …
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Comic Atsuko Okatsuka Is Owning Her 'Freak'
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44:33Okatsuka is known for her bowl haircut — and for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family. Her new standup special, Father, is about her dad, who reappeared in her life after decades away. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about being a caretaker, her signature style, and following in the footsteps of Margaret Cho. Learn more about sponso…
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Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill
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49:21Playing Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, made Desi Arnaz a star. Behind the scenes, he created what became standard procedures for producing, shooting, lighting and broadcasting TV sitcoms. Author Todd Purdum talks about his new book Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television. Also, we hear from Mark Hamill. He's in the new movie The Life of Chuck an…
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S15E5: Lucky Charms and New Creation
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1:21:52Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss breakfast cereal (sort of) and heaven or, as Andrew prefers, New Creation. Enjoy! *** Coda: Both Colin and Andrew had Jim's Organic Coffee. *** Andrew's recommendation: A Specter, Haunting by China Miéville Colin's recommendation: Psychocinema by Helen Rollins *** Please conta…
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Why We Remember / 'Simpsons' Composer Alf Clausen
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46:51Do you have trouble remembering names and faces, or where you put your keys? Neurologist Dr. Charan Ranganath talks about the latest research into memory. His book is called Why We Remember. Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer, arranger and orchestrator behind the music and song parodies on The Simpsons, died at 84. He spoke with Terry Gross in …
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Ocean Vuong Sees Himself More As A Teacher Than A Writer
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44:20Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong joins us to discuss his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19-year-old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Together, they navigate memory and survival. He also talks about teaching …
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TGIF with Bron Lewis, Ivan Aristeguieta and Bron Kuss.
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52:13Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Bron Lewis, Ivan Aristeguieta and Bron Kuss. Plus live music by Ezra Lee and Henri Herbert.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 193: Facing the Cold Hard Facts [with Fell Brewery's Tim Bloomer]
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1:15:03On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Tim Bloomer, co-founder and Sustainability Director for Fell Brewery. Based in Cumbria, one of the UK's most scenic areas, having a brewery that is friendly to the environment is a top priority for this growing brewery. So much so, in 2024, Fell performed a full, all scope carbon footprint analysis of our…
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The Face-Off Between Harvard & The Trump Administration
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45:15The Trump administration has frozen around 3 billion dollars in Harvard grants and contracts, and is trying to stop the university's ability to enroll foreign students. In response, Harvard is suing. Terry Gross talks with Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman. TV critic David Banculli previews CNN's live telecast of the broadway production of Good Ni…
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The SIMPSONS Conspiracy: Freemasonry, Bizarre Predictions & Unanswered Questions
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1:00:28"The Simpsons" is one of the most famous television shows in American history. But over the years, people have begun to fear "The Simpsons", because of it's bizarre and uncanny ability to predict future disasters, tragedies and events. Join me today as we deep dive into "The Simpsons" phenomenon, on "The Conspiracy Files". - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CON…
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I am dragged into too many boring meetings
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15:05Some people reportedly spend more than 80% of their work in meetings, 90% of which they consider pointless. If you are one of them, how do you cope with that? Have you found the key to avoiding those meetings? Or have you managed to introduce ways to make those meetings productive and exciting? In this episode, our Punks share their views and sugge…
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To Shed Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill Turned To Voiceover Work
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46:09Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, The Life of Chuck, is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. He spoke to Fresh Air about auditioning for Star Wars, voiceover work, and the advice Carrie Fisher gave him. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr…
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With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever
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45:00The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…
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Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be. Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator and star of the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! It's an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Linc…
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A Veteran Stunt Performer Shares Tricks Of The Trade
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45:13Filmmaker and stunt coordinator David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. "Your heart goes through your chest." His film The Fall Guy is about the unknown performers who put their lives on the line. He spoke with Terry Gross about barrel rolling c…
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TGIF with Gillian Cosgriff, Lewis Hobba and Geraldine Hickey.
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53:21Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Gillian Cosgriff, Lewis Hobba and Geraldine Hickey. Plus live music by Gillian Cosgriff.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Silverman's father and stepmother are buried under one tombstone that reads: "Janice and Donald, who loved to laugh." The loss was a starting point for Silverman's "cathartic" Netflix comedy special, PostMortem. She spoke with Terry Gross about their final days, finding the joy in grief, and she reflects on the boys' club of the comedy scene when s…
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The Atlantic writer George Packer calls JD Vance the most interesting figure in the Trump administration: "He's capable of complex thought, and I also think he may be the future of the MAGA movement." Also, David Bianculli reviews the HBO movie Mountainhead, written by Succession writer/creator Jesse Armstrong. Learn more about sponsor message choi…
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The DEVIL'S DAYCARE: A DISTURBING Child Abuse Case In Florida
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49:18In today's episode, we examine a disturbing case of child abuse that unfolded in Florida in the 1980's. The Country Walk case is one of those criminal cases that sticks with you, a case that makes you question everything you thought you knew, when you really examine the details. - - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtu…
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Author James Patterson On The Art Of Collaboration
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46:35James Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers. He spoke with Terry Gross at a WHYY live event for the "Lifelong Learning Award." Also, Martin Johnson reviews a new album from accordionist Will Holshouser, and we listen b…
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Questlove On Sly Stone And The Burden Of Black Genius
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45:47For the holiday weekend, we're revisiting our recent interview with Questlove. His documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), examines Sly Stone's enormous impact on music — and the price he paid for it. "Sly will invent the alphabet for which most of pop and R&B or Black music will write from for the next 60 years," Questlove says. …
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Best Of: Education & A.I. / Having A Child In The Digital Age
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48:24Professors and educators are now turning to A.I. to prepare lessons, teach, and even grade students' work. We talk with New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill about the ongoing debate in higher-ed about A.I.. TV critic David Bianculli reviews One to One, a new documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Also, writer Amanda Hess talks about mothe…
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Remembering Broadway Composer Charles Strouse
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46:46We remember Broadway composer Charles Strouse, who died May 15 at age 96. He wrote the music for the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie and Annie, which included such songs as "Put On a Happy Face," "A Lot of Livin' to Do," and "Tomorrow." Jay-Z sampled "Hard Knock Life," from Annie, on a Grammy-award-winning rap recording. Strouse understood why: "I want…
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