Best Robot Combat Podcasts (2025)

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Griefbots Offer AI Connections with Deceased Loved Ones 16:18

1d ago16:18

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Griefbots, artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones, are increasingly in popularity. Researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska reflects on what death, grief and immortality look like in the digital age. She shares insights from a project that she is leading as a AI2050 Early Career Fellow: Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age o…

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Batman Begins Review | Arkham Prototype, Scaring Goons, Acrobatic Gremlin 2:12:34

3d ago2:12:34

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In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan was about to become mainstream with the first movie in his superhero trilogy. Meanwhile, a group of developers in Derby were working on a video game tie-in for said movie that wouldn’t turn out to be quite as popular. We’re taking a look at an action adventure game that was neither a precursor to a game based on…

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Unconventional Robot Control with Tim Hebert & Pearl Grey on Outside of the Box 44:27

3d ago44:27

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Have you ever thought about driving a combat robot using video game controllers? The builders on this episode did and even WON using these unconventional transmitters. I talked to Tim Hebert about his recent NHRL appearance where he won fights using a DDR pad and Rock Band drums and attempted the same with a Guitar Hero guitar! He breaks down his p…

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Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions 9:26

3d ago9:26

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We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions! Reco…

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Episode 360 - The Armenian Genocide: Part 4 1:38:44

3d ago1:38:44

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Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/lionsledbydonkeysCOME SEE US LIVE ON JUNE 22ND: https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/The conclusion to the Armenian Genocide series.By Lions Led By Donkeys

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Bonus Episode: The Multiverse Employee Handbook - Robotic Emissaries to the Cosmos 34:37

3d ago34:37

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Website: https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Original Episode description from the multiverse employee handbook: Journey through the solar system with humanity's mechanical ambassadors! From Soviet Luna probes to interstellar Voyagers, we explore how these sophisticated machines have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos while battling …

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Wattup Doe?!? 4/27/2025 - 'Sinners, Spores & Spoilers' 1:19:05

4d ago1:19:05

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B-Detroit & John Siino are back for another episode of Wattup Doe?!? This month, they talk about WrestleMania 41, the fallout coming out of it, and other happenings in wrestling that week. They also go into *HEAVY* spoilers for both the new Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan hit film 'Sinners' and the first two episodes of 'The Last of Us' season 2, …

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Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Grand Final 33:15

5d ago33:15

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Rise of the Robots covers the last ever episode of Dutch Robot Wars. Join Alan & The Griz as Heat Winners Lizzard, Philipper 2, Krab-Bot, Scrap-2-Saur, PulveriseR and three wild cards battle to be crowned Dutch Champion.

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How to Become an Urban Naturalist 25:05

6d ago25:05

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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or suburban environment. Reco…

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SITD 4/24/25: ROH Prelude To Spring BreakThru, El Grande Americano on WWE Speed 8:50

7d ago8:50

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John Siino reviews this week’s editions of TNA iMPACT, ROH On HonorClub, WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats, WWE EVOLVE, WOW Superheroes, TNA Xplosion, NWA Powerrr, WWE Main Event, and WWE Speed in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark. This week, we get our regular episode of ROH On HonorClub with the debut of House of Glory regular Charles Mason, an…

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NHRL Round 4 (May) Preview on Outside of the Box 1:13:49

8d ago1:13:49

1:13:49

New episode for you featuring some of the most exciting builders at the upcoming Round 4 NHRL event on May 3rd. Gwen is so backalope with her already qualified robot Jackalope, but is setting her sights on the Golden Dumpster for this event. Jim and Andrew Kazmer talked all about meltybrains including some cool facts fans may not have known! I also…

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Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes 16:15

8d ago16:15

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When writer Stephen S. Hall was a child, he would capture snakes—much to his mother’s chagrin. Now the science journalist is returning to his early fascination In his latest book, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World. The book explores our long, complicated relationship with snakes. Plus, Hall chats about humans’ and o…

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Nvidia Executive Details Robotics Vision: 'We're A Market Maker' 30:01

10d ago30:01

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On this episode of Growth Stories, we're joined by Nvidia's vice president of omniverse and simulation technology Rev Lebaredian, to hear how the AI titan plans to ignite a new growth chapter by bringing AI into the physical world.By Investor's Business Daily

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NHRL Round 3 (April) Recap on Outside of the Box 1:05:49

10d ago1:05:49

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We are back with another NHRL recap, this time highlighting a few of the amazing competitors from the Round 3 April event. I talked to Ben & Razi Strano about Bean Supreme Refried's amazing qualifying run, heard all about Trevor Sommer's run with Void including a heart-stopping win against Minun & Plusle, and chatted with Nick Grumski about his rob…

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Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found 8:15

10d ago8:15

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Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habit…

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Interstellar Colonization: Generation Ships, Cryo-Sleep, and the Ethics of Leaving Earth Behind | Entropy Rising Episode 13 41:33

10d ago41:33

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Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Realia) : https://uawatts.com/realia/ In this episode of Entropy Rising, J…

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Episode 359 - The Armenian Genocide: Part 3 1:27:58

10d ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Support the show on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeysGET TICKETS TO SEE US ON JUNE 22ND IN LONDON:https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/Part 3/4For full bibliography see episode 1 show notes.By Lions Led By Donkeys

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S29 Ep5 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat E 36:23

11d ago36:23

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Dutch Robot Wars Series 2 as Alan & The Griz discuss the final heat as 8 more teams seek to win the last guaranteed spot in the Grand Final.

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From the Internet’s Beginnings to Our Understanding of Consciousness, This Editor Has Seen It All 20:15

13d ago20:15

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Senior mind and brain editor Gary Stix has covered the breadth of science and technology over the past 35 years at Scientific American. He joins host Rachel Feltman to take us through the rise of the Internet and the acceleration of advancement in neuroscience that he’s covered throughout his time here. Stix retired earlier this month, and we’d lik…

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SITD 4/17/25: Sol Ruca Wins WWE Speed Championship, Bandido vs. Jay Lethal on ROH 10:54

14d ago10:54

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John Siino reviews this week’s editions of TNA iMPACT, ROH On HonorClub, WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats, WWE EVOLVE, WOW Superheroes, TNA Xplosion, NWA Powerrr, WWE Main Event, and WWE Speed in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark. This week on ROH On HonorClub, Jay Lethal faces the new ROH World Champion Bandido in a Proving Ground Match, and Ma…

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PREVIEW The Great Locomotive Chase LIVE IN LONDON 10:54

14d ago10:54

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Come see us live in London June 22nd at the Big Fat Festival:https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/Joe and Tom take the stage at Rich Mix to tell the story about the world's first military high speed train chase. Get the whole episoide on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/126771552…

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A Disinfectant That’s More Powerful Than Bleach—And Safe for Your Skin 14:25

15d ago14:25

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Hypochlorous acid is a promising disinfectant that is difficult to commercialize because it is not very shelf-stable. Senior features editor Jen Schwartz takes us through what the science of this nontoxic disinfectant is and explains why its popularity in the beauty aisle is only the beginning. Recommended reading: The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills G…

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Detox 4/15/2025: “Robot Rock” 1:26:23

16d ago1:26:23

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Braden Herrington and Jordan Goodman are back to talk about nothing… and everything! The boys discuss random topics such as hot robots (RILFS), Getting stuck in Space, hand prints, Coachella 2025, Katy Perry, fancy cocktails, “Drive in” movies, Bloodhound Gang, the Japanese “Beatles”, summer concerts, plus aliens, Jason Statham, Mountain Dew, and s…

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Haunting Ground Review | Dog Bonding, Dark Themes, Dodging Pursuers 2:24:31

17d ago2:24:31

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Imagine a game so successful that during the making of it, you actually end up coming up with three games. That’s what Capcom did when they were prototyping Resident Evil 4. They got that, they got Devil May Cry and they also got the game we’re talking about on this podcast. We’re going back to 2005 to take a look at a survival horror that didn’t g…

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A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Dinos Fossils in Decline 8:51

17d ago8:51

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Caffeine-motivated researchers find that pour height may be the key to a perfect cup of coffee. A new study of plastics finds that less than 10 percent of such products are made with recycled materials. And once the plastics are used, only 28 percent of them make it to the sorting stage—and only half of that plastic is actually recycled. Data from …

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Episode 358 - The Armenian Genocide: Part 2 1:27:37

17d ago1:27:37

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Come see us live in London June 22nd at the Big Fat Festival:https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeysPart 2/4Sources:Ronald Grigor Suny. They Can Live in the Desert and Nowhere Else.Peter Bakalian. Burning Tigris: The Armenia…

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POISONRANA LIVE 4/13/2025: WRESTLEMANIA 41 PREVIEW 2:06:53

18d ago2:06:53

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Braden Herrington and Davie Portman preview WWE WrestleMania 41! This week they talk about: An entire breakdown of all the build & hype for WWE WRESTLEMANIA 41! Preview & predictions for both nights John Cena/Cody Rhodes and… wait, where’s The Rock? Roman Reigns/CM Punk/Seth Rollins/Paul Heyman & “favours” WWE Hall of Fame inductees Will Stone Cold…

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S29 Ep4 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat D 32:22

19d ago32:22

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Alan & The Griz continue their exploration of Dutch Robot Wars Series 2 as Scrap2saur, Tough as Nails and Gravity enter the fray.

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How Are Prenatal Blood Tests Detecting Cancer? 20:55

20d ago20:55

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Noninvasive prenatal blood testing, or NIPT, is a routine screening that is offered during pregnancy and looks for placental DNA to diagnose chromosomal disorders in a fetus. But in some cases, these tests can also find cancer in the pregnant person. How do the tests work, and why are they uncovering cancer? Genetic counselor and writer Laura Hersc…

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SITD 4/10/25: Ethan Page on TNA, Cal Bloom (Von Wagner) on ROH, New WOW Tag Champs 13:39

21d ago13:39

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John Siino reviews this week’s editions of TNA iMPACT, ROH On HonorClub, WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats, WWE EVOLVE, WOW Superheroes, TNA Xplosion, NWA Powerrr, WWE Main Event, and WWE Speed in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark. This week on TNA iMPACT, we have NXT talent making their in-ring debuts as Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend of Meta-Four…

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Eagles Don't Hunt Flies #19 | Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston. 1:36:11

22d ago1:36:11

1:36:11

Martin & Brandon from NJ are back to talk more Jon Moxley. With Dickie on paternity, they are joined by very special guest GRAPPL Gareth (GRAPPL Spotlight) to talk the 2020 feud between Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston. They also discuss their singles match from Worlds End 2023 and the latest with the Death Riders. #jonmoxley #AEW #wrestling #eddiekin…

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Treating Bacterial Vaginosis as an STI Could Improve Outcomes 19:29

22d ago19:29

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina, affects nearly one in three people with a vagina. While you can get BV without ever having sex, a new study has found that, in some cases, it could be functioning more like a sexually transmitted infection. That’s in part because of the increased risk of BV after sex with…

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The Champ Is Here #8: Elimination Chamber 2010 1:40:06

23d ago1:40:06

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We've been going through all of John Cena's 16x title reigns! On the eighth episode of "The Champ Is Here" podcast, Braden Herrington and Davie Portman are joined by Jason Solomon (Solomonster Sounds Off / House of Glory) to discuss John Cena’s eighth—and shortest—reign as WWE Champion! They break down the build to Elimination Chamber 2010, includi…

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#32: Muddy: A mapping robot for extreme environments 38:50

23d ago38:50

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A low-cost unmanned ground vehicle capable of producing 3D maps, the Muddy robot has solved a variety of mapping challenges since 2017. Developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Muddy is often used to test more expansive robotic platforms and to enable other projects. Its combination of autonomous navigation, affor…

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PREVIEW Lions Led By Robots 14: Horse Gundam (Real) 11:10

23d ago11:10

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Episodes 38-42 of G Gundam involve a horse being made to pilot a gundam. Is this animal abuse? Which country does the horse represent?Get the full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126238814TICKETS FOR APRIL 11TH:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-1266997737339?aff…

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How the Science of Safety Helps Tackle Global Risks [Sponsored] 16:23

23d ago16:23

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We're surrounded by risks of all sizes, every day. Some people might be risk-takers, while others do whatever they can to avoid them. But how can we tackle the risks that impact society on a global scale, like those linked to sustainable energy, societal health and digital technology? Science journalist Izzie Clarke explores this question in the la…

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Yodeling Monkeys, Increasing Measles Cases and Stressed Out Americans 8:44

24d ago8:44

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The Trump administration continues to make cuts to U.S. science and health agencies. Now some states are fighting back, suing the Department of Health and Human Services for slashing $11 billion in public health funds. A study finds that Americans live shorter lives than Europeans with the same income—stress and other systemic issues could be to bl…

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Humanoid Robots and the Future of Labor: Dream or Disaster? | Entropy Rising Episode 12 34:55

24d ago34:55

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Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Mummified Moon) : https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/mummified-moon…

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Episode 357 - The Armenian Genocide: Part 1 1:26:20

25d ago1:26:20

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Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeysLive show tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-1266997737339?aff=oddtdtcreatorLive stream tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-126…

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UNLOCKED LIVE SHOW: The Voyage of the Damned (Live in London 2024) 1:41:34

25d ago1:41:34

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Joe, Tom, and Nate live in London talk about the time the Russian Empire sent a fleet around the world to fight the Japanese Imperial Navy.COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON! We're performing at Rich Mix in Shoreditch on Friday, 11th April. Tickets availbable here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1266997737339?aff=oddtdtcreatorTHERE'S ALSO A LIVESTREAM: get t…

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POISONRANA LIVE 4/6/2025: Kevin Owens injury, Charlotte/Tiffany, Dark Side & more! 1:35:51

25d ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman chat about some pro-wrestling! This week they talk about: WWE Smackdown: Kevin Owens announces serious injury Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair “shoot” from the hip CM Punk reveals his “favour” to Paul Heyman/Roman Reigns/Seth Rollins Rey Fenix debuts on Smackdown against Nathan Frazer The build for WrestleMan…

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Cutting USAID Threatens Public Health around the World 11:59

27d ago11:59

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The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. While some of USAID’s functions will continue under the Department of State, there is real concern that the cuts will jeopardize public health efforts across the world, including immunization programs and other efforts that ha…

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SITD 4/3/25: Gunther on LFG, Zayda Steel Debuts On EVOLVE 11:03

28d ago11:03

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John Siino reviews this week’s editions of TNA iMPACT, ROH On HonorClub, WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats, WWE EVOLVE, WOW Superheroes, TNA Xplosion, NWA Powerrr, WWE Main Event, and WWE Speed in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark. This week on WWE EVOLVE, we have the long-awaited debut of Zayda Steel as she takes on Brinley Reece, as well as the…

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