The Pod Files - Saturday 28 October 2023

 


Ah, the wonder of clocks changing - the clocks went back, so an extra hour at work unpaid. “You’ll get it back when they go forward…”

No I won’t, because I won’t be around when that happens!

The ‘casts -

(Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember

(Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes)


The Rise of King Asilas - (0:32) Episode 9: 12 March 2018: Falling Dominoes [no episode descriptions now, so as to avoid spoilers.” 


Daily Shower Thoughts - (0:05) 1 September 2023


7 Good Minutes - (0:08) 12 October 2023: * The Art of Balancing Ambition & Self-Care: Escape the Overachiever's Trap - In today's episode of 7 Good Minutes, we tackle the hidden traps that often ensnare overachievers. While ambition and drive can propel you to great heights, they can also lead you into pitfalls you never saw coming. We're here to give you the inside scoop on how to chase excellence without sacrificing your well-being. We'll cover strategies to maintain balance, avoid burnout, and ensure that your achievements actually enrich your life. If you're someone who's always pushing for more, this episode is your guide to doing it sustainably. Don't miss this deep dive into creating success that's as fulfilling as it is impressive.* 


Daily Dad Jokes - (0:07) 28 October 2023


7 Good Minutes - (0:02) 12 October 2023: * In this episode of 7 Good Minutes: Extra, we delve into the transformative power of the quote, "Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today." Discover how this simple yet profound wisdom can change the course of your life, one small step at a time. Tune in for actionable tips and a daily affirmation to inspire your journey toward personal growth.*


13 Days of Halloween - (0:15) season 2 episode 9: 27 October 2021: *The Schoolhouse - A forlorn playground and a nasty visit with the Pied Piper. Starring Kathy Najimy, Bethany Anne Lind, and April Parker Jones. Written by Rob Mosca with additional material by Nicholas Tecosky.* 




Daily Facts - (0:07) 20 August 2023


Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - (0:02) 28 October 2023: irascible 


Composer’s Datebook -  (0:02) 28 October 2023: A 'pathetic' symphony by Tchaikovsky 


Perfect 10 - (0:13) week 39 Monday: 23 October 2023: my score - 9 out of 10


Wikipedia Featured Article of the Day - (0:04) 29 July 2023: Galeb-class minelayer 


Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities - (0:10) 28 May 2019: *Mole Man - On today's tour through the Cabinet, we meet two unique individuals. One is famous for how well-traveled he was, while the other is known for being reclusive. Either way, their stories are more than a little curious.* 




Ice T’s Daily Game - (0:07) 3 August 2023: *Just Go For it - In this episode, Ice weighs in on risk and reward.* 


Grammar Girl - (0:05) 3 May 2013: “Moot” Versus “Mute” - Moot isn't moot, but it can mean something different in Britain and the U.S.


Perfect 10 - (0:12) Week 39 Tuesday: 24 October 2023: my score - 8 out of 10. Includes an interesting fact that connects Trivial Pursuit and Columbo! 


Reel Film Reviewed - (0:17) episode 59: 3 May 2023: *She Said (R.2022) - A short, spoiler free review on She Said followed by a post viewing discussion. Directed by Maria Schrader, the writers of the screenplay include reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, and starring Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan, Patricia Clarkson, Jennifer Ehle, and Andre Braugher. New York Times investigative reporters, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey break one of the most important stories in a generation, the story that helped ignite a global movement and shattered decades of silence around sexual assault in Hollywood. Rated: R* It’s strange that this shows up on my feed as not being listened to, as I am pretty sure that I have listened to this review before now, but I don’t mind listening to Kris again. 




WV Uncommon Place - (0:08) 21 October 2023: *Computer Love: Instagram - Welcome to West Virginia Uncommon Place with J.R. as your host. Dive into the second installment of the "Love Through the Computer" series. Explore the early days of Facebook, its transformation of social interaction, and its influence on relationships. Follow J.R.'s journey as he reconnects with old friends and navigates the shifting dynamics of college life. Facebook's College Era: Recall the exclusive nature of Facebook's launch, requiring college EDU email addresses for access. Explore J.R.'s initial motivation to reconnect with old high school acquaintances after scattering post-graduation. Witness the profound changes…* 


Lore - (0:21) episode 10: 12 July 2015: *Steam & Gas - The well-worn carpets and imperfect walls of an old hotel can often make guests feel as if they are staying in a little slice of the past. In one grand old hotel, however, that truth has never been more true.* 



Ice T’s Daily Game - (0:06) 4 August 2023: *Learn The Fundamentals - In this episode, Ice explains the process behind success.* 


The Slowdown - (0:06) episode 663: 28 April 2022: The Evening Meeting by Matthew Zapruder.


Grammar Girl - (0:09) episode 366: 10 May 2013: *How Texting Is Changing English* 


Perfect 10 - (0:12) week 39 Wednesday: 25 October 2023: my score - 7 out of 10. 


Womanica - (0:10) 20 April 2020: Annie Oakley


Comicbook Nation - (1:17) season 2 episode 43: 27 October 2023: Kofi, Connor, Matt, and Janell (dressed as Sylvie). Good Deadpool 3 updates from the podcast called happy, sad, confused, where they spoke with the director of the film, who let out some exciting news. “so long as she isn’t black cat!” Reactions to Loki season two episode four. Warning - includes spoilers! I haven’t actually watched episode three or four yet, but then again, I don’t mind spoilers, because I’m always behind on these things. BREAK. Five Nights At Freddie’s film. Gen V. Each of the presenters picks the top choices for Halloween viewing. Janelle is so right about the Ghostbusters game being amazing. I spent so many hours playing that game! “Matt loves everything?” Comics - Ultimate Spider-Man issue 1, wonder Woman issue 2, Gotham War: Red Hood issue 2, and Captain Marvel issue 1. 




StarDate - (0:02) 25 October 2023: *Trimming Down - A pair of supermassive black holes may have trimmed down a bit. The black holes themselves didn’t change — only our understanding of them. Together, the pair is known as OJ 287. It was the first supermassive black hole binary ever confirmed. Through decades of observation, astronomers pieced together a model of the system. The dominant member of the pair was more than…*


7 Minutes For Yourself - (0:05) 2 April 2023: * The Secret To Living A Fulfilling Life - Welcome to another empowering episode of 7 Minutes For Yourself, where we delve deep into the intricacies of finding our life's purpose and direction. Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery that will inspire you to tap into your true potential and embrace your unique talents. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking your inner compass, steering you towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.* 


PodCube - (0:06) 22 December 2021: * Happy Daisy's Buds & Bloomers: Florist Hates Flowers - ://PLATFORM (rss_feej);

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SmartLess - (1:00) 16 October 2023: Jason, Sean and Will return for one of them to surprise the other with a guest they have lined up. Nice bit at the beginning with Will teaching us about microphone technique. Read out of an ad. “We’ve had two reboots!” Jason is the reboot champ. “It’s a Dell - bad computer, great singer!” Mention of the passing of Jimmy Buffett. “…what do you do while you’re here?” How is Sean’s first week back from the Tabasco Theatre?… Jason has arranged today’s guest, who is American Football legend Peyton Manning. “The Sheriff is here!” 


7 Minutes For Yourself - (0:06) 3 April 2023: * The ONE Habit That Can Help You Raise Your Standards and Improve Every Aspect of Your Life - Welcome to 7 Minutes For Yourself, where we're exploring the incredible impact of raising our standards on our lives. Join us in this empowering conversation on how to unlock your potential and create the life you truly deserve. Tune in now and get inspired to elevate your standards!* 

Audio Poem of the Day - (0:01) 30 July 2023: Sissieretta Jones by Tyehimba Jess




Naked Scientists In Short - (0:11) 16 July 2012: * We find out what happens when your immune system attacks the brain, how a protein providing the architecture of brain connectivity may help to treat people with autism, explore how scientists are using the power of light to cause, and then treat, addiction in mice and get to grips with the potential of neural stem cells in Alzheimer's disease treatment.*


Literally with Rob Lowe - (0:55) 26 October 2023: Jeanie Buss and Rob Lowe have been friends since the Golden Age of the Lakers! In this episode, Jeanie Buss, controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, talks about her recent marriage to comedian Jay Mohr, what it was like to grow up in a historic Hollywood home, Rob’s memories with the Showtime-era Lakers, and the legacy of Kobe Bryant. Season two of WOW - WOMEN OF WRESTLING is currently airing in national syndication, check your local listings and be sure to tune in! 


StarDate - (0:02) 27 October 2023: * Lunar Eclipse - Some eclipses are spectacular, such as the annular solar eclipse of a couple of weeks ago. Others — well, not so much. An example of the latter comes up tomorrow — a partial lunar eclipse. The full Moon — the Hunter’s Moon — will pass through the outer portion of Earth’s shadow, the penumbra. That part of the shadow isn’t very dark, so most people won’t really notice a difference in the Moon’s appearance. Midway through the eclipse…* 


7 Good Minutes - (0:03) 13 October 2023: *Dive into today's episode of 7 Good Minutes: Extra as we unpack the profound wisdom behind the quote, "Success starts with self-discipline."

Discover why self-discipline is the cornerstone of achieving your goals, and get practical tips to cultivate this crucial trait in your daily life. Don't miss out on insights that could be the game-changer in your personal growth journey!* 


Daily Life Pro Tips - (0:09) 2 September 2023


7 Good Minutes - (0:07) 13 October 2023: * From Chaos to Control: How to Train Your Brain for Maximum Self-Discipline - In today's episode of 7 Good Minutes, we dive into the cornerstone of success: self-discipline. Are you struggling to stick with your goals or continually distracted by temptations? We've got you covered. We'll share actionable steps and proven techniques to help you build the self-discipline you need to realize your dreams. We're not talking about quick fixes or superficial hacks; this episode is about laying the foundation for long-lasting change. Tune in to discover the secrets to developing a disciplined life that fuels your personal and professional success.* 




This Goose Is Cooked - (0:13) 28 October 2023: We review the celebrity book "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya Angelou.


This Week In Marvel - (0:41) 27 October 2023: Angelique and Lorraine (welcome back Lorraine) are presenting with Ryan away “on a secret mission.” Marvel Move. Marvel working with Hasbro for Magic The Gathering. “Green deck/white deck.” Marvel Legends Haslab Giant Man. Women of marvel podcast episode coming about Rogue. New Marvel, what if novel. “Tacos!” Marvel Legends. Loki season 2 episode 4. Official book about the MCU timeline. Lego marvel avengers: code red. More upcoming comics. BREAK. Interview with Anthony Breznican, Amy Ratcliffe, and Rebecca Theodore-Vachon about their book Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline. Listener communication. #JeffTheLandShark 


Ice T’s Daily Game - (0:07) 7 August 2023: *Time Isn't Money - In this episode, Ice explains why time is even more valuable than money.* 


Question of the Week - (0:08) Episode 200: 1 October 2012: *Would self bone marrow transplants reverse aging? - We find out if banking our bone marrow early in life, and transplanting down the line, may help halt the aging process. Plus we ask, why are we so good at forgetting names?.....*


Grammar Girl - (0:09) episode 367: 17 May 2013: *The Old Editor Says - John E. McIntyre, a veteran editor at The Baltimore Sun, shares pithy editing maxims from his new book.* 


Daily Shower Thoughts - (0:05) 2 September 2023




Quick Fire Science - (0:03) 24 April 2014: *Plane Stowaway - This week, a teenage boy survived the 5 hour flight from California to Hawaii, hidden in the wheel well of a plane. Experts are astonished that he seems to be unharmed- but just how amazing is his survival? Here are Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell with your Quick Fire Science about travelling as an aeroplane stowaway.* 


Face the music: an Electric Light Orchestra song by song podcast - (0:16) 28 October 2023: the Eric’s look at the song Somethin’ Else by The Move. Song clip. “What’s that song all about?” I know that this is a live cover version of a song by Eddie Cochran. I do know that the sound quality is quite bad, and not that they would, but it would be helped a lot if they put this through the same software that they seem to be using for the Beatles reissues lately. “the Hindenburg incident sounds better than this!“ Eric Wincentsen goes off on one about the rebelliousness of the performance! “It pays to rehearse!” Thoughts from Troy. 


Radio Headspace - (0:05) 18 June 2020: * What's the Rush? - If you're too committed to a particular destination, you can't truly experience what is happening. Allow things to spark joy, pique your curiosity, and leave some room to explore today.* 


TED Health - (0:15) 11 May 2021: *The next software revolution: programming biological cells - The cells in your body are like computer software: they're "programmed" to carry out specific functions at specific times. If we can better understand this process, we could unlock the ability to reprogram cells ourselves, says computational biologist Sara-Jane Dunn. In a talk from the cutting-edge of science, she explains how her team is studying embryonic stem cells to gain a new understanding of the biological programs that power life -- and develop "living software" that could transform medicine, agriculture and energy.* 


TeamWorks - (0:44) 20 May 2021: *Rogue Company Battle Pass Season 2 - Hi everyone, and welcome back to our Podcast in Episode 2 we are talking about Battle Pass Season 2 of Rogue Company and it looks amazing we did over run the Podcast but we had loads to talk about in this Episode we also hope enjoy listening to are Podcast and we can't wait for you to listen to Episode 3 now see you soon and thank you for all your support.* 


Short Stories for Kids - (0:13) 1 September 2021: Nicola finds a baby pink flamingo and takes part in a contest! Written by Alex. 




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