Best elizabeth stiles Podcasts (2025)

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Sir Tony Robinson - ‘I learned comedy as a defence mechanism’ 49:45

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Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations. In this candid discussion, he opens up…

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Episode 695: Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 1) 54:55

2d ago54:55

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At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything fro…

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The Inbox Series - Episode 005 - Thinking of Discounting Your Prices? Listen to This First 9:25

5d ago9:25

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Ever felt tempted to drop your prices just to get a sale? In this episode, I’m sharing a story that perfectly sums up why cheaper doesn’t always mean better and what that means for how you price your products. Because the truth is, lowering your prices won’t always build trust. In fact, it might raise more questions than answers. If you’ve ever pan…

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Episode 694: Listener Tales 100: Bridal Edition! 56:14

4d ago56:14

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Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in t…

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Fern Brady - ‘I make more money in comedy than I ever did from stripping‘ 44:23

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In this searingly funny and deeply affecting live conversation, Elizabeth speaks to stand-up comedian, author and Taskmaster favourite Fern Brady about her autism diagnosis, her working-class roots, and the failures that shaped her award-winning memoir Strong Female Character. Fern opens up about late diagnosis, social masking, and stripping to fun…

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Episode 693: Caryl Chessman: The Red Light Bandit 1:18:55

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In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a crim…

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The Inbox Series - Episode 004 - Are You Stuck in Reactive Mode Without Realising? Here’s How to Tell (and Fix It) 5:52

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You’re showing up, posting, replying, packing orders and yet it still feels like you’re always behind. If you’ve been stuck in reactive mode (aka winging it), this episode is going to help you understand why and what to do next. I’m sharing a simple tool I’ve been quietly testing behind the scenes just 3 quick questions that will give you instant c…

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Episode 692: The Murder of Stephanie Scott 59:35

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One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with L…

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Dorinda Medley on Grief, Identity and The Real Housewives: ‘I was angry. I was lost. I felt like I got cheated.’ 43:33

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What happens when the life you thought you’d built - the one with love, money, recognition - seems to slip away? This week, Elizabeth speaks to Dorinda Medley, author, TV personality and iconic former Real Housewife of New York, about reinvention, resilience and learning to be okay with not being liked by everyone. Dorinda opens up about the loss o…

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Episode 691: The Bombing of United Air Flight 629 1:47:15

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On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles …

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The Inbox Series - Episode 003 - How to Back Yourself When Sales Are Slow and Confidence Is Low 10:06

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Running a fashion brand isn’t always smooth sailing. One day you’re riding a high, the next you’re questioning everything. If you’ve ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still doubting yourself... this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone. I’m talking about those wobbly, quiet moments in business. The ones where your minds…

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Episode 690: Paris catacombs, haunted accordions and more with Josh Homme 1:36:27

20d ago1:36:27

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Join us for a chat with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme! We talk paranormal experiences, his new project: Alive in the Catacombs and top it all off with a Paris Catacombs themed Would You Rather? Thanks so much to our new pal JHo for a solid hang🤘🏻 Looking to watch Alive in the Catacombs? Find it by visiting https://qotsa.com/ And don't…

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Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’ 50:33

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As a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has earned 13 Grammy nominations and racked up over 212 million digital streams over the course of her eight albums. Her most popular hit, Save The Best For Last, was Number 1 for five weeks in 1992. She is also a highly successful stage and screen actor, appearing in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. She …

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Listen Now: Flesh and Code 9:06

22d ago9:06

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Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human. Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his …

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Episode 689: The Crescent Hotel 1:01:59

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Get ready to check in with us to the Crescent Hotel! Ash brings us to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where the opulent palatial property serves as a resort and spa destination for guests who don't mind the posibility of bumping into its spectral inhabitants! Ash dives into the history of this incredible place, and gives accounts of people's experiences w…

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The Inbox Series - Episode 002 - What Happened When 17 Founders Committed to Their Marketing Strategy 7:56

26d ago7:56

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Ever feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at the wall with your marketing? One week you're on a roll & the next, you're back to refreshing Shopify and wondering what you're doing wrong. In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected story of what happened after I launched the Magnetic Marketing Accelerator… and why 17 out of the original 25 fashion fou…

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Suzi Ruffell - ‘I didn’t know I was gay until I saw Titanic’ 47:35

27d ago47:35

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In this special live edition of How to Fail, Elizabeth is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi has performed five sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as appearing on live at the Apollo and filming an Amazon special of her show ‘Dance Like Everyone Is Watching’. She was nominated for Best standup show in the National Comedy Awards and has…

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Episode 688: The Last Call Killer (Part 2) 48:41

27d ago48:41

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Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where…

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Episode 687: The Last Call Killer (Part 1) 1:11:06

30d ago1:11:06

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Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where…

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Pamela Anderson - ‘It wasn’t about being pretty, it was about being brave’ 52:42

1M ago52:42

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I can’t believe I get to say this but…PAMELA ANDERSON! ON HOW TO FAIL! The one and only! A woman I grew up watching on TV, Pamela was an icon of a generation…But the second act of her career has been the most powerful and Anderson joins me for a vulnerable chat about her long journey of embracing beauty on her own terms, understand her self-worth, …

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The Inbox Series - Episode 001 - A New Solo Series from The Fashion Brand Clinic 9:41

1M ago9:41

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Each week, I send an email to my community of fashion brand founders packed with insights, mindset shifts and little reminders for growing a brand you actually enjoy running. And now… I’m bringing those words to your ears! These short and sweet episodes (just 5-10 mins!) are simply me reading out that week’s email (with afew bonus ad libs of course…

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Episode 686: Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 2) 41:05

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When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day a…

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Melinda French Gates - ‘Just because you’re smart doesn’t mean you’re wise’ 50:25

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Melinda French Gates studied computer science and economics and completed an MBA before joining a tech start-up called Microsoft, in 1987. She rose through the ranks to become Manager of Information Products and married the boss in 1994. His name was Bill Gates. Together, the couple founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, where, for more than …

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Episode 685: Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 1) 48:49

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When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day a…

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Season 3 Episode 10: Fisayo Longe on Building Kai: The Business Behind the Brand 51:47

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In this season finale, I’m joined by the incredible Fisayo Longe — founder of Kai Collective, known for creating one of the most fiercely loyal communities in fashion. But instead of just telling the brand story from the beginning, this episode is diving into what’s happening right now inside Kai — the team, the systems, the content struggles, the …

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Episode 684: Listener Tales 99: Campfire Tale Edition! 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

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Weirdos! It's summertime, and it's time for you to pack a backpack, grab your sleeping bag, and join us for some creepy campfire tales! To make them even BETER- they're brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! LISTEN to this Nicholas-less version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on FRIDAY 6/2…

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Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’ 47:50

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Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herself. Now, 51 Lewinsky has garnered a new generation of admirers, who wi…

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Episode 683: The Murder of David Harris (Part 2) 57:41

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Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continu…

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Season 3 Episode 009 - The Styling, Strategy and Story That Built Khanum’s With Rokeya Khanum 54:57

2M ago54:57

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This week I’m joined by the brilliant Rokeya, founder of Khanum’s, a fashion brand that’s redefined what it means to build high-end without the big budgets. Rokeya started Khanum’s while working full-time, using just £2,000 of her own savings. Fast forward to now and she’s grown a beautiful brand with a global customer base, all without compromisin…

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Episode 682: The Murder of David Harris (Part 1) 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

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Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continu…

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AJ Tracey - ‘Buying my mum a house will always be my proudest achievement’ 50:48

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Rapping phenomenon and Tottenham Hotspur superfan AJ Tracey joins us this week to talk about supporting his mum through her cancer journey, the pressures of staying an independent artist and what football has taught him about failure. AJ Tracey has been rapping since the age of four. He dropped out of his Criminology degree at London Metropolitan U…

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Episode 681: Elmer McCurdy: The Outlaw Mummy 57:25

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In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke o…

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Season 3 Episode 008 - How @whatemwore Launched Good Basics Club With Millions Watching 44:09

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This week I’m joined by the brilliant Em aka @whatemwore whose outfit content and personal style evolved into one of the most exciting new brands on Instagram: The Good Basics Club. What started with a few mirror selfies has grown into a sell-out label with 2 million followers watching closely. In this episode, Emma shares what it’s really like to …

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Episode 680: Frederic Bourdin and the Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay 1:07:26

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On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quic…

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How To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special Release 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Cynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered. To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our …

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Cynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’ 51:44

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Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised a…

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Episode 679: The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 2) 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which…

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Season 3 Episode 007 - Inside Sydney Lane: How Sian Whitefoot Built a Fashion Brand with Unfiltered Honesty 51:20

2M ago51:20

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This week I’m chatting to someone whose career path is surprisingly similar to mine… we both studied at De Montfort Uni and started in the industry via the classic buying and design route before eventually going solo. Sian Whitefoot is the founder of Sydney Lane – a striking womenswear brand blending bold, confident design with a refreshingly hones…

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Episode 678: The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 1) 45:35

2M ago45:35

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In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which…

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Christine McGuinness - ‘I don’t want to hold back anymore - I date women! So what?’ 50:31

2M ago50:31

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TW: discussions around anorexia and sexual abuse. In an incredibly powerful episode (and a How To Fail first), Christine McGuinness speaks publicly about her sexuality for the first time. She reveals she had a long-term relationship with a woman before her marriage to comedian Paddy McGuinness and that she’s now dating women again. She refuses to l…

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Episode 677: The Murder of Anthony LoConte 47:38

2M ago47:38

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On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head. Initially, …

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Vicky Pattison - ‘You don't become old and wise if you haven't been young and daft’ 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Vicky Pattison was 22 when her life changed and she was cast in reality TV show Geordie Shore. She was on the show for nine seasons between 2011 and 2014, during which time the cameras followed her falling in love, becoming engaged, then breaking up. Now 37, Pattison has rarely been off our screens - whether it’s as a finalist on Celebrity Masterch…

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Season 3 Episode 006 - What It Really Takes to Go Full-Time With Your Fashion Brand : Faye @ Evie Joynes 42:58

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Today I’m joined by Faye, founder of Evie Joynes. A slow fashion brand known for its beautifully made, elevated basics. She started sewing from home during lockdown and has since grown the brand into her full-time job, while staying grounded in values of comfort, quality and sustainability. In this episode, Faye shares the real story behind two hug…

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Episode 676: Listener Tales 98: Witches! 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025!…

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Dannii Minogue - ‘I hit low points where I thought: “I just can’t take this any more.” 56:33

2M ago56:33

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In her most revealing interview to date, Dannii Minogue talks openly about the pressures of fame, the relentless comparisons with her sister, Kylie, and navigating a divorce that left her broke. It’s an extraordinary conversation with a woman who found fame as a 10-year-old in her native Australia. As a teenager Dannii, signed a record deal and act…

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Episode 675: The Life and Death of “Lobster Boy”, Grady Stiles Jr. 1:22:26

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From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death. In the days th…

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Episode 674: The Norco Shootout 1:07:53

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On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately. When the bank robber…

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Julia Stiles - ‘I ran in the other direction from fame’ 53:26

3M ago53:26

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For many of us who grew up in the the 90s, Julia Stiles was an integral part of our coming of age. Her portrayal of the clever, acerbic Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was a radical reinvention of the blonde teenage female rom-com lead. Her roles in Save The Last Dance and Mona Lisa Smile spoke to our adolescent feminist awakenings and catapulted…

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Episode 673: Spooky Asylums and Cemeteries with Nicholas 57:51

3M ago57:51

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As promised, we TRIED to get an episode on Creepy Butts, but the research proved TOO extensive! Instead, we ditched the theme, and dove into Spooky places that spoke to our souls, ESPECIALLY our resident PodLab Ghostie, Nicholas. Alaina brings us Forest Haven Asylum where she discusses its dark history, as well tales of inhabitants that never left.…

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Episode 672: The Death of Ken McElroy, The Town Bully 1:06:33

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On July 10,1981, forty-seven-year-old Ken McElroy was sitting in his truck in Skidmore, Missouri with his wife, Trina, when the vehicle was struck by a hail of gunfire that seemed to come from all directions. Although there were nearly fifty witnesses to the shooting, they all claimed not to have seen the shooters, and none of them called an ambula…

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