The Pod Files - Monday 26 August 2024

 

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) 

Audio Poem of the Day - 5 May 2024: Women by Louise Bogan

Naked Scientists In Short - 30 September 2015: *Concussion and the Rugby World Cup - This week, with the Rugby World Cup in full swing, the sports chief medical officer, Martin Raftery has called for changes to be made to the rules in order to cut the number of concussions suffered by players. Concussion occurs when the brain is shaken around inside the skull. This damages nerve cells and blood vessels, and the effects of the damage are worse if a person is already suffering from a prior concussion. Finding ways to spot who is concussed, and when it's safe for them to play on, is a priority. Ginny Smith spoke to two scientists studying concussion.

7 Minutes For Yourself - 15 January 2024: Rediscovering You: Navigating the Journey Back to Yourself

A Daily Dose of History - 1 October 2023

Question of the Week - 12 June 2017: *Why Warm up Muscles? - Jim asked whether being in a warm room - like in a hot yoga class - really does help your muscles to warm up quicker. Katie Haylor spoke to Christof Schweining from the University of Cambridge to find out.

The True Story of the Fake Zombies - Season 1 Episode 7: 22 August 2024: *The Real Zombies - The penultimate episode finds us face to face with the band that inspired the imposter bands, The Zombies. / Lead singer Colin Blunstone and chief songwriter, Rod Argent discuss their 63 year partnership, their early impressions of the American rock scene and of course, The Fake Zombies.

Daily Dad Jokes - 26 August 2024: National Dog Day 

Merriam Webster‘s Word of the Day - 26 August 2024: fallacious

StarDate - 25 August 2024: Solar Chronometer

Sanjida Sayz - 26 February 2024: Ezra Fitz is predatory.

One Minute Podcast Tips - 26 August 2024: Why You Should Use the Correct LUFS Setting for Your Podcast

The Gerry Anderson Podcast - Pod 324: 26 August 2024: intro. News. Interview - Richard chats with his former Space Precinct colleague David Quilter. David’s grandfather was Lawrence Beesley, author, scientist, and survivor of the RMS Titanic disaster. Listener’s feedback. Randomiser - they watch the first ever Supercar episode, entitled Rescue. The first eight episodes did not have the intro song! Outro. Post show banter. Richard being secretive about an interview for an arctic job that he’s got that well. Apparently be seen on the television around Christmas time. I’m guessing that he has a role in a Doctor Who Christmas special. 

The Stupid History Minute - 26 August 2024:Sand Boarding

Daily Life Pro Tips - 27 February 2024

5 Good News Stories - 7 February 2024: The Tale of the Spy Pigeon / The Mystery of Amelia Earhart's Plane / The Heartwarming Loose Ends Project / The Doll for All: A New Inclusive Toy / The World's Largest Ferris Wheel in South Korea

Daily Shower Thoughts - 25 April 2024

Womanica - 18 March 2024: Cordell Jackson

TED Health - 26 September 2023: *Sex education should start with consent - Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we're revisiting a hilarious and relatable talk where sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core principles of consent -- and shows how demystifying this topic leads to healthier and more satisfying relationships for people of all ages. Hear more from OB/Gyn Dr. Danielle Jones in conversation with our host Shoshana, as they discuss practical ways to teach consent -- in our own lives.

7 Good Minutes - 24 August 2024: The Joy of Simple Living

The Daily Business and Finance Show - 29 March 2024

The Slowdown - episode 1019: 13 December 2023: Today's poem is Ambition by Sarah Wetzel.

Sleep From Space - 26 August 2024: *Beyond Pluto: Unveiling the Secrets of the Kuiper Belt - In this episode of "Sleep from Space," we journey to the far reaches of our solar system to explore the enigmatic Kuiper Belt. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of this icy expanse, home to a multitude of celestial objects, including Pluto and countless other dwarf planets and icy bodies. Learn about the Kuiper Belt's role in our understanding of the solar system's formation and its potential for future space exploration. Get ready for an interstellar adventure as we venture beyond Pluto and into the heart of the Kuiper Belt's cosmic wonders.

7 Good Minutes - 24 August 2024: Extra - Simplicity is...

Who Takes The Socks Off? - 19 August 2024: horse sized duck, duck sized horses, meal deals, skipping rope, Donald, Ford Fiestas, 

Audio Poem of the Day - 6 May 2024: (No Wind, No Rain) by Jane Hirshfield

Feedback with Earbuds - 28 February 2021: [This week's theme is What You Don't Know About Aging. This week, our curator is Amanda Cupido, host of the Remember This podcast.] Their choices are Modern Love, Remember This, Paradigm, Death Sex and Money, and Call Your Grandmother. The podcast spotlight is Tight Lipped. After this Arielle has a chat with Shira Mosquitz. I haven’t listened for awhile, but I have listened to a phone number of episodes of the show that Ariel and Shira present together, entitled counterprogramming. 

A Daily Dose of History - 2 October 2023

Audio Poem of the Day - 7 May 2024: Adriaen het Kint by Joyelle McSweeney

7 Minutes For Yourself - 16 January 2024: Who are You Really? Unraveling the Mysteries of Self-Rediscovery

Happy Place - 9 April 2018: Alexandra Shulman - What does it take to run one of the most influential magazines on the planet? And what do you need to be a great leader? / Alexandra Shulman spent 25 years as the editor of British Vogue - here she tells Fearne about the things she learnt about herself, and how to cope once you decide to walk away from the job you love. / Thanks to Garnier for supporting this podcast through their Commit to Care initiative. For more information on their work, just search Garnier Commit to Care.

Audio Poem of the Day - 8 May 2024: Birdsong, face it, some male machine by Marianne Boruch

Earbuds - 7 March 2021: [This week's theme is Women's History

Month. This week, our curator is Catalyst20, a weekly newsletter that curates action items to create lasting change.] Their choices are Girl & The Gov, Melanated Faith, Ote Takes, What’s Her Name, and Illuminate. The podcast spotlight is Rebel Eaters Club. After this Arielle chats with podcaster and BBC travel show host Mike Corey. 

The Daily Poem - 18 August 2023: *Resilient Compassion: A Beacon of Light in the Darkest of Nights - Today's poem is about Sympathy in the style of Marianne Moore. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios

Audio Poem of the Day - 9 May 2024: Game Night by Conor O'Callaghan

The Daily Quiz Show - 10 August 2024: Entertainment, Society and culture 

The Official Marvel Show - 21 August 2024: *Hear From the Cast of Thunderbolts*, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and more! - Get ready to hear about the future of the MCU! We spoke with a whole lineup of incredible cast members from upcoming Marvel Studios projects like Captain America: Brave New World, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Thunderbolts* to get the inside scoop on what fans can expect when the movies hit theaters! / Afterwards we spoke with Jeff Trammell, writer and Executive Producer of the upcoming Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man for an extended chat about our favorite web-slinger's new animated adventures. / Finally, we wrap up with a teaser for what's to come in VENOM WAR with Senior Editor Jordan D. White!