The Pod Files - Sunday 3 November 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) 

The Icarus Complex - 20 October 2024: Chapter 8 The One with Dark Rum, Anna & Sophie

Stories My Brother Told - 9 July 2024: *The Secret Car - Following the aftermath of the events in episode one, Eric is a 16-year-old without a car or driver's license working away at a pizzeria in a mall. / Eric's social life changes when he meets Judy, a 17-year-old girl (an older woman!) with her own apartment. The only problem is with school and work there is no time for the two of them to spend together. But for Eric there's no need to worry. He's found the answer: a 1974 Ford Pinto.

Composer’s Datebook - November 2024: Rimsky-Korsakov's bee takes flight

Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 3 November 2024: cursory

StarDate - 2 November 2024: Daylight Saving Time

Extrasensory - Season 1 Episode 1: 28 October 2024: The Prophet - In 1950s England, milkman John Pollock makes an astonishing prediction about his dead daughters. John's wife Florence thinks he's crazy—until she gives birth to twins. John vows to convince the world that reincarnation is real. / Extrasensory is an Apple Original podcast produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.

The Stupid History Minute - 3 November 2024: Nashville 

7 Good Minutes - 27 October 2024: Reflective Sunday: The Practice of Self-Compassion

Question of the Week - 1 October 2018: *Why do I feel the pressure of wellies in water? - When standing barefoot in water, we don't feel the water pressure on our feet. But when wearing Wellington boots, we do feel a pinching - why? We asked Colm-cille Caulfield, Professor at Cambridge University, to help us wade through the science of Daniel's question...

Daily Dad Jokes - 27 October 2024: National Teachers' Day! 

7 Good Minutes - 27 October 2024: Extra - Self-compassion is...

The Puzzler - 9 October 2024: *"Metric Movies" wIChuck Bryant - Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: friend-of-the-show Chuck Bryant, host of the long-running podcast "Stuff You Should Know” joins host A.J. Jacobs as they puzzle-and laugh-their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as "Ask Chat GPT" and audio rebuses.

Modern Mentor - Episode 6: 4 December 2007: *006 GID Meeting Madness I just love meetings...No, I don't. I'm lying.

Unknown and Mysterious Creatures - Episode 3: 31 July 2022: *The Lizard Man - There have been many stories throughout the ages and in modern times of reptilian humanoid creatures. In the US, some call it "Lizard Man," and in other parts of the world, they are referenced as lizard-like as well. / However, there may be more to the story than meets the eye, and there is no shortage of conspiracy theories that surround the mysterious lizard people.

The Slowdown - Episode 1048: 24 January 2024: Today's poem is You & the Donkey Cart by Rosa Alcalá.

Savvy Psychologist - Episode 4: 30 January 2014: *Why Your New Year's Resolutions Fail (and How You Can Change the Pattern) - There are three kinds of New Year's resolutions. Will yours make it to February? / Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals what type of resolution survives, what fails, and how to recommit to yours.

Daily Facts - 30 March 2024

WV Uncommon Place - 17 October 2024: *The Ideal Date : Labyrinth - Crafting the perfect date often involves a blend of creativity, nostalgia, and personal connection, aiming to create an experience that lingers in memory. JR Sparrow champions the idea of keeping dates simple yet memorable, prioritizing the creation of lasting memories over grandiose gestures. / With a background that values shared experiences, Sparrow believes that immersing in a movie that resonates with both partners can forge a deep connection. His approach underscores the significance of meaningful moments, suggesting that even if the relationship doesn't endure, the cherished memories can be revisited and appreciated long after. / (00:01:40) David Bowie's Dark Fantasy in Labyrinth / (00:02:15) Labyrinth Movie Night with Mexican Dinner / (00:04:45) Embracing Cinematic Magic

Through Home Projectors / (00:06:18) Themed Movie Night for Meaningful Dates

Wikipedia Featured Article of the Day - 19 January 2024: Homeworld

7 Minutes For Yourself - 11 February 2024: *The Art of Mental Detox: How to Reset and Refresh for Peak Performance

The Daily Quiz Show - 21 September 2024: Entertainment, Society and Culture

Radio Headspace - 14 January 2021: The Interconnectedness of Life

Daily Shower Thoughts - 26 May 2024

5 Good News Stories - 29 April 2024: *The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever Cows Whale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to Humpbacks / Creating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse Village / Innovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic Predator / The Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone Wrong

Daily Life Pro Tips - 25 March 2024

7 Good Minutes - 28 October 2024: Mindful Monday: Finding Balance in Daily Life

The Daily Business & Finance Show - 10 May 2024

7 Good Minutes - 28 October 2024: Extra - Balance is not...

A Daily Dose of History - 5 November 2023

Unknown and Mysterious Creatures - Episode 4: 6 August 2022: *Mongolian Death Worm - People have long had a fascination with death worms in the desert. Hollywood has had them in many blockbuster films over the years. / However, in and around the Gobi Desert, a legend of the "Mongolian Death Worm" continues to drive curious cryptid hunters even to this day. In this episode, we explore this frightening creature and ask some hard questions about the possibility that such a thing could even exist. Let us take you on another captivating journey in search of the Mongolian Death Worm.

6 The Daily Poem - September 2023: *Drowned in Lassitude: Edgar's Journey from Boredom's Grasp to Vibrant Imaginings - Today's poem is about Boredom in the style of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios

7 Minutes For Yourself - 12 February 2024: *The Power of Belief: How to Cultivate a Life of Great Expectation

Radio Headspace - 15 January 2021: Different Approaches to Training the Mind

A Cozy Christmas Podcast - 14 July 2020: *01 Introducing the Cozy Christmas Podcast! - In this first episode, I introduce myself and give you a general idea of what the podcast will be about. / Then my daughter and I answer those Very Important Christmas Questions, like: What's your favorite Christmas movie? We also have a mild disagreement as to when it's OK to start listening to Christmas music. / I also talk briefly about my favorite Christmas story, and give some shout outs to several podcasts that helped inspire me to make my own.

Old Man Brad | A Horror Podcast - episode 97: 9 October 2024: *Mr. Crocket - We are continuing our way through October and this week I have a Huluween Original movie, Mr.Crocket. This is based off the short film of the same name from 2022. Does this feature work? Should it be added to your Halloween watchlist? Will you get a song stuck in your head? All will be answered.

Thanks for listening!

Deleted Saves - 9 October 2024: *Final Fantasy XVI PS5 - On this episode I render my verdict on Final Fantasy XVI, or 16 if you like, and my time with it. Note that I didn't say opinion, I said verdict. / This game needs to go before some kind of court for something, I'm just not sure what. / But I'll be happy to make my case for you in the episode.

Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song by Song Podcast - Patreon version of the episode where Eric and Eric talk about the song Please No More Sad Songs by The Idle Race. Patreon exclusive bits are cool. Cover versions of the song by Mike Sheridan, and one by The Tremelo’s. A properly pronounced Dagenham. Thoughts from Troy includes a good theory/dream. They don’t have bagpipes as such in Ireland, they have eullian pipes. 

Seaside Pod Review - 16 February 2023: “from the church of Go F*** Yourself.” Randy is drinking Albertan beer. Drunk driving discussion. More on the passing of Christine McVie. Now the passing of Burt Bacharach. Listener feedback from the previous episode, where they spoke about the song These Are The Days of our Lives. Changes to the podcast “whether you want them or not!”