Best Word Bros Podcasts (2025)

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🧠 Talent + Math = BOOM. Dennis Yu’s Superpower Uncovers the Breakout Winners 8:44

6h ago8:44

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Dennis Yu’s Real Superpower? Spotting Winners Before They Win. Why talent + math = exponential growth Dennis Yu doesn’t guess who’s going to succeed, he measures it. In this episode, Dennis breaks down the exact process he uses to spot winners early and scale them fast using math, patterns, and his famous Dollar-a-Day strategy. From a college inter…

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🏆 Trust Wins: Travis Chappell on Why Loudmouths Flame Out and Trust Wins Big 24:47

8h ago24:47

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You know the type. Always yelling. Always posting. Always “crushing it.” Meanwhile, their actual clients? Nowhere to be found. “Travis is the type of guy to max out everything he does.” - Ed Mylett, The Ed Mylett Show Truth said! In this episode, Travis Chappell, the guy who actually built something, breaks down why the loudest ones flame out, and …

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Age gaps & wage gaps: unpacking our Belichick-Hudson obsession 15:34

9h ago15:34

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After 8 trips to the Super Bowl, 73 year-old former NFL coach Bill Belichick is ready to start a new phase in his career: mentor, college football coach, and now doting boyfriend to 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. But as Hudson also takes an increasingly important role in Belichick's professional life, people are speculating about the motivations behind…

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Mike DiAlto and the 40 Frat Bros 1:15:11

14h ago1:15:11

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Send us a text Mike DiAlto started doing stand-up about 16 years ago after taking a class at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. He kept doing it in Philadelphia and has been running the mixed mic and comedy shows at John and Peter's in New Hope, Pa., for the last 14 years. He's bringing in Rich Vos for a show on Friday, June 13. He's got two kids …

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🥜"The Market’s Nuts!” Nate Short’s Answer? Ask Smarter. Win Bigger. 2:13

23h ago2:13

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The Real Estate Advantage: Nate Short’s Secret Weapon? Great Questions On this episode of The AskMyAdvisor® Show: Inner Circle Secrets of the Elite Trusted Advisor, Nate Short shares how asking the right questions unlocks big breakthroughs — in real estate and relationships. From staging to pricing to strategic prep, Nate walks through his “5Ps” an…

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🔐 Borrowed Trust Cold Traffic: Bill Cates’ 3-Minute Referral Blueprint 2:36

1d ago2:36

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In under 3 minutes, as one of the first guests on The AskMyAdvisor® Show, Bill Cates delivers a masterclass in relationship-first growth. No fluff. No pitch. Just timeless strategy that works. 💡 What if your next ideal client isn’t a stranger, but a warm intro away? In this episode, Bill unpacks his proven “3 R’s” of Relationship Marketing: ▶️ Rele…

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Holy Crap, This One Dirty Word 🤬 Is Murdering Your Referrals 13:18

1d ago13:18

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🥳 Welcome to Episode One of The AskMyAdvisor® Show: Inner Circle Secrets Not your typical podcast. This is where elite advisors, and the sharp people of the advisor world, share the little-known tips, skills, and cheat codes they use to win in business, relationships, and life. In this kickoff episode, we reveal the silent referral killer: We uncov…

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Safe at home – who profits when you’re afraid of your neighbours? 54:04

1d ago54:04

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Your personal safety is big business, so much so that it’s given rise to “security capitalism”, a phenomenon where attempts to buy personal safety shape the world around us. As security becomes just another status symbol, do these gadgets make us safer or do they create a whole new list of anxieties – a self-fulfilling prophecy of perceived threat …

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The Mental Malaise of Marijuana 40:32

2d ago40:32

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As rampage killings are on the rise both here and abroad, we ask if the long-term effects of drugs are impacting on our societal norms and encouraging a violent recklessness not seen before? As charges for cannabis possession are fast becoming a thing of the past and modern culture embraces increasingly strong strands of weed, is there a case to be…

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Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they? 23:06

2d ago23:06

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A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for conditions that can include cancer, obesity, autism, bipolar disorder, even celiac disease. These conditions are informed by many genetic variants and environmental factors - so companies like Orchid and Heliospect assign risk scores to each embryo …

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The ghosts are here — Tasma Walton, Darren Rix, Craig Cormick, Anthony Sharwood with Natasha Mitchell 56:43

2d ago56:43

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The ghost people arrived by boat. They never left. But the stories of first encounters and what came next live large, 250 years later, in First Nations families and communities. An ambitious journey to reclaim the names and stories disappeared by Captain James Cook, but never lost. A deeply personal excavation of herstories and the women wrenched f…

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Financially Supporting Preachers: Holy or Heresy? | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & Brew 1:00:29

3d ago1:00:29

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In Galatians 6:6, there's a particular idea that sticks out like a sore thumb, not only because of what it overtly says, but also in terms of where it is placed in the context of Paul's line of thinking. The verse states that "If you are being taught the Christian message, you should share all the good things you have with your teacher." (Good News…

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Words to sing the world alive — waking up First Nations languages 54:05

3d ago54:05

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At the time of colonisation, there were more than 250 Indigenous languages spoken in Australia, but these days, all are considered endangered. Many First Nations people are working hard to revive and reclaim their mother tongues. In the anthology, Words to Sing the World Alive: Celebrating First Nations Languages, 40 Indigenous Australians share wo…

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Brittany needs a couch. Should she buy now, pay later? 19:31

5d ago19:31

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Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option to "Buy Now, Pay Later," which made her wonder...should she? Here's what she found: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases r…

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From vulture bone flutes to ‘organised sound’— Andrew Ford's short history of music 52:45

4d ago52:45

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Music has been around for at least as long as humans, and possibly even longer. How have forces like religion, the economy, society and technology, shaped music over time? And why, in lullabies and concert halls, songlines and streaming services, have humans always been irresistibly drawn to making it? This event was recorded at Sydney's Gleebooks.…

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Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying? 17:03

8d ago17:03

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Children's educator and YouTube star Ms Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety of children all over the world - but when she used her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Palestine, she was accused of being paid by Hamas. This week, Brittany is joined by Defector managing editor Samer Kalaf and The Guardian's…

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Eric Basile and the Comedy Halfway House 1:01:13

8d ago1:01:13

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Send us a text Eric Basile started doing stand-up in Jamestown, N.Y., back in 2011. He moved to Buffalo in 2014 and has been there since. A film student at the University of Buffalo, Basile grew up on Saturday Night Live and sitcoms from the '70s, '80s and '90s. He's excellent joke writer and a very good joke teller. He works all over New York. Fol…

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If it bleeds it leads – Bruce Shapiro on documenting the violence of modern life 54:39

8d ago54:39

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From wars with global consequences to violent crimes in the suburbs, trauma underpins so much of the news cycle. It’s something award-winning journalist Bruce Shapiro came to understand intimately when, as a young crime reporter, he was stabbed. It changed his whole perspective on his profession, dedicating a large part of his career to the questio…

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The Menopause Superpower and some Sibling Rivalry 37:19

9d ago37:19

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Books, plays and films have been written about it, its onset feared in some quarters, pilloried in others, and it will, eventually, affect almost all women. Though that’s not why Sarah Vine wants to talk about the menopause, but why, in some circumstances, it can be a huge liberation for women; finally freed from being slave to one’s hormones, and …

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Pop culture has a "bean soup problem." 18:18

10d ago18:18

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Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missi…

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Live to 150? David Sinclair on why we age — and why he thinks we don't have to 1:07:03

9d ago1:07:03

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What if we could turn back time on our biological clock and slow down — even reverse — aging? High profile Harvard scientist David Sinclair is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To. His lab’s work is as ambitious as it is controversial. He wants to radically change the way we live our lives — and p…

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The Comparison Trap & How to Escape It | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & Brew 53:02

10d ago53:02

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In Galatians 6:4-5, Paul brings out the importance of taking the time to soberly examine ourselves and our own efforts instead of focusing on how we measure up in comparison to others. Building on this scriptural foundation, David & Phil discuss the dangers of getting into comparison and competitive jealousy, and they provide practical tips to help…

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Australia and the spectre of war — from Vietnam to today 1:00:04

10d ago1:00:04

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It's been 60 years since then Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies sent Australians to fight in the Vietnam War. Since that time, the defence force has been involved in many armed conflicts and peace keeping missions around the world — but with varying degrees of public support. So how have successive Australian governments managed public conse…

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Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game 16:56

12d ago16:56

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It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And …

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Australia votes — what message should we take from this election result? 54:57

11d ago54:57

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If democracy is the will of the people, what does this federal election result say about Australia? In his election night victory speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australians had voted for Australian values, claiming these were fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all. But is this right message we should take from the election resul…

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Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse" 16:04

15d ago16:04

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The highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. So why is his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, telling the court they're going to "take the position that there was mutual violence" in his relationship…

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Matt Dundas and the Historical Artifact 1:26:26

15d ago1:26:26

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Send us a text Matt Dundas started doing stand-up in a San Francisco laundromat in 2002 and then stopped. He started up again in Seattle, but stopped. It wasn't until he was in Washington, D.C., in 2013 that it stuck. He and his family are in Portland, Maine, now and he's loving it. He's getting plenty of stage time and a lot of work and released h…

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What are you wearing? Why we aren’t buying Australian made fashion 54:11

16d ago54:11

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Australians are now the biggest consumers per capita of clothes in the world. But just three per cent of clothing is made here in Australia. So is it time for a fashion rethink? This event was held at the Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Fashion Festival's Fashion Talks program on 4 March 2025. Speakers Tara MosesChief Operating Officer, RM Wi…

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The Death Penalty and What I Did (or didn't do) On My Holidays 37:26

16d ago37:26

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To Peter Hitchens, the idea of capital punishment (at least at home here in the UK) could make for a country that is less vengeful and, he goes so far as to suggest, even more gentle. Having experienced two executions while working in the US, he knows the power of that final switch and the deterrent it might bring. But is he right, would the shadow…

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A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness 12:57

17d ago12:57

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Should AI give you a voice? Even when you've been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forg…

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Mark Zuckerberg claims corporations are culturally neutered — are they? Men, women, work, and the manosphere 54:03

17d ago54:03

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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg has said “a lot of the corporate world has become culturally neutered” and that it needs more “masculine energy”? Has it and does it? At Meta, he recently shut down initiatives that promote equity and diversity in his workplace. In the USA, so has Ford, Mcdonalds, Walmart, and the Trump administration. But in Australia, less …

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We've All Messed Up Before - Here's How to Handle It When You Do | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & Brew 50:44

17d ago50:44

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In the first verse of Galatians 6, Paul talks about how to handle situations where a fellow believer falls into some type of fault, error, or sin. We are instructed to engage in the process of restoration with that person, but it also warns us to do it with humility and meekness, because none of us are above temptation. In this latest installment o…

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History lessons — historians Orlando Figes, Bettany Hughes, Matthew Longo and Dava Sobel with Annabelle Quince 55:53

18d ago55:53

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Democracies in retreat, attacks on science, border disputes, death and destruction. It can feel like we are living in unprecedented times - but here's the thing: world history has a habit of repeating itself. So what lessons does history teach us about this moment in which we find ourselves? Do we humans learn anything from the past, or are we dest…

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Can OnlyFans save the music industry? 18:03

19d ago18:03

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Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills? This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make…

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Chatting with 2025 Grammy winner Ruthie Foster 53:49

19d ago53:49

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After five nominations, Ruthie Foster has taken home the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album - affirming her status as an American music legend. In this intimate conversation, she shares what made her want to be a singer; the roles of her grandmother and mother in her life; why faith is so important to her and why she wants to sing …

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The political power of Gen Z women 18:51

22d ago18:51

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The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. Polling data from Gallup found that 40% of young women aged 18-29 self-describe as liberal compared to 28% of the same demographic at the beginning of the century. So what's causing a new generation of young women to move to the left? Brittany is joi…

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Sari Beliak and the Dead Dog Mom 1:19:05

22d ago1:19:05

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Send us a text Sari Beliak is a really talented writer and comedian in Phoenix, Ariz. She took sketch classes at Second City in Los Angeles and began writing for The Hard Times and the Reductress before transitioning her comedy chops onto the stage. She's been doing stand-up for about nine years -- on top of writing for The Onion -- and just releas…

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Vladimir Putin’s Russia — with exiled journalist and author Mikhail Zygar 52:17

23d ago52:17

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The exiled founder of Russia's only independent television news channel, Mikhail Zygar, takes us inside Vladimir Putin's Russia, with a firsthand account of how the President has successfully silenced the media, opposition and Kremlin critics, to cement his hold on power. The 2025 AN Smith Lecture: Journalism against autocracy: Putin, Trump and the…

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The End of Education and Did We Really Win the War? 43:38

23d ago43:38

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Sarah’s two children are currently at university, which is rather handy as a regular listener has asked that Peter and Sarah chime in on the current state of the education system here in the UK. And how times have changed, Peter spent his university years trying to kickstart social unrest, while Sarah pursued a job at The Body Shop. And as the Unio…

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The fantasy vs. reality of Trump's "smokestack nostalgia" 19:55

24d ago19:55

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The Trump administration wants their recent tariffs to function as incentives for Americans to produce more of our own goods in our own factories. And one poll shows that 80% of us say the country would be better off if more Americans worked in manufacturing. But why do people on both sides of the aisle want these jobs back so much? What have we lo…

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Rituals, rats, and reeded vertebrae! The mysteries of Machu Picchu and Ancient Peru revealed 53:24

24d ago53:24

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A story of continents crashing and cleaving apart, the making of a civilisation, the language of the dead, and ... a mummified rat makes a cameo too. The Incan empire was vast and sophisticated. It built the stunning citadel in the clouds of Machu Picchu in the Andes mountains. But within a century its people were catastrophically wiped out by the …

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The Met Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night 19:44

24d ago19:44

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They did THAT. The biggest designers and celebrities showed up at the 2025 Met Gala, everyone from Rihanna to Madonna. And in this special bonus episode, Brittany and her guests break down the best and worst looks of the night. Culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Editor-In-Chief Antoine Griffith, and Brittany award the highs and lows of the night…

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Self-Control: Your Biggest Weapon | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & Brew 1:00:56

24d ago1:00:56

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In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul provides his now-famous list of the fruit of the spirit, the last of which is the indispensable weapon of temperance, also known as self-control. In one sense, self-control is a prerequisite to walking in all of the other fruits of the spirit, which is one of the reasons why it's such a powerful tool in our spiritual arse…

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Mental ill-health and the power of words 53:28

25d ago53:28

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The language used to talk about mental ill-health can play a key role in reducing or enforcing stigma. And it's constantly evolving. But what terms should be used and when? And by whom? The wrong word can not only deeply hurt a person's feelings. It can end careers, destroy relationships, cut access to support systems. This special World Mental Hea…

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The Met Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why. 17:13

26d ago17:13

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It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual Met Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's biggest night." Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first …

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Worried about the future? A mosquito could help you to live in the present 54:05

26d ago54:05

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What can a mosquito teach us about time? Noone likes a mosquito bite — but for a brief moment when it stings you, you know you are alive. Humans are temporal beings, but across cultures, our concepts of time are vastly different. This event explores what we can learn from science, philosophy and Indigenous perspectives that can alter experiences of…

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Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave. 19:11

29d ago19:11

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Have you been feeling a little Conclave-pilled lately? Well, you're not alone. In the aftermath of of Pope Francis' passing, the world is buzzing at the eligible bachelors who could lead the Catholic Church. So what should we expect for the real-life Conclave? And why does it matter even if you're not Catholic? Brittany is joined by Jason DeRose, N…

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Alice Duhon and the Catholic Guilt 1:10:36

29d ago1:10:36

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Send us a text Alice Duhon has a background in musical theater, but she transitioned to stand-up in Detroit at 29. She was taking a stand-up class and going through a divorce around the same time. She's spent the last two years working out material from Detroit to Denver. She'll be in Rochester, N.Y., on May 8 and May 10, doing a roast battle and a…

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Australia votes— are our political parties on the nose? 54:05

30d ago54:05

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This election has been described as a boring campaign, but with some fascinating contests. So just what is going on in the minds of voters as Australia heads to the polls this weekend? This event was recorded at the Sorrento Writers Festival on 27 May 2025. Speakers Frank BongiornoProfessor of History, Australian National UniversityPresident, Counc…

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Applying Udder Cream and the End of Civilisation 29:28

1M ago29:28

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Sarah’s brother was at home in Madrid this week when Spain underwent a blackout, alone in the dark with the only the thing in his house still working, his old radio. This week too saw the start of the great switch-off of analogue phones; and just look at the chaos caused by a cyber-attack at Marks and Spencer in the last few days. So, Sarah’s quest…

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