The Pod Files - Thursday 3 July 2025
The ‘casts -
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Radiolab - Episode 642: 16 June 2025: *Making a Monster - Episode one of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. / Rodney Fox went into the ocean one summer day in 1963. He came out barely alive, his body torn apart by a great white shark. At the time, it was one of the worst shark attacks ever survived. / After he recovered, he was pulled back into the shadowy world he feared most. Again and again and again. That shark attack left behind a question that still lingers, for Rodney, and for all of us: When you can't see the thing that scares you, what kind of monster does your mind create? And how do you fight past it? / Special thanks to Surekha Davies, Asa Mittman, Scott Poole, and Maria Tatar.
StarDate - 23 June 2025: Cygnus Clusters
Disability Daily Podcast - Episode 98: 7 April 2025: *April 7: Kitty Cone & Francis Ford Coppola - Today we honor disability rights activist with muscular dystrophy Kitty Cone & polio survivor and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola.
Als Talk About Podcasting - 24 June 2025: *Trends in Podcast Consumption Summer 2025 - is video the move? - The bots take a look at the changing podcast landscape in 2025, and a look at a study from Signal Hill and Cumulus media.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 25 June 2025: flotsam
Monsters Sharks and Dinosaurs - 29 June 2025: *Mr. Fantastic From The Fantastic 4 - Picture this: You're a supervillain facing off against Reed Richards, better known as Mr. Fantastic. As you prepare to strike, his elastic body suddenly stretches and wraps around you like a python. His malleable form constricts with incredible force, crushing your ribs and internal organs. The pressure is overwhelming as his stretchy limbs completely envelop you, cutting off your air supply. As your vision starts to fade, you notice his face has stretched right up to yours, dispassionately observing your final moments with cold scientific curiosity. In your dying breath, you realise the seemingly gentle scientist has transformed into your worst nightmare - a human constrictor snake with genius-level intelligence. / Welcome to Monsters, Sharks, and Dinosaurs. / Today we're stretching the boundaries of science to explore the elastic but deadly world of Mr. Fantastic, leader of the Fantastic Four.
Fabulous Over 50 - trailer: 3 February 2023: *Welcome to "Fabulous Over 50" Where the power of a woman's voice knows no age limit.
We celebrate a group of women who are defying age stereotypes and showing that life only gets better with time. Your host, Jen Hardy, is going to lead you on a journey to the fabulousness inside yourself. Because no matter what is happening on the outside, you need to get things right on the inside. / Jen will be joined on the podcast during some episodes by her epic podcasting friends. / These fabulous women, all over the age of 50, are dynamic, inspiring, and will leave you feeling motivated and entertained. From their diverse backgrounds and experiences, they bring a wealth of knowledge, humour, and perspective to the microphone. Get ready to be inspired and join us as we listen to these amazing women share their stories.
BirdNote Daily - 1 September 2022: *Banding Birds - Willistown Conservation Trust in Pennsylvania carries out bird banding to help researchers understand bird populations. Led by licensed bird banders, a team of volunteers catches birds using mist nets - 8-foot tall nets made of fine nylon string that practically disappear when strung out between poles. After carefully untangling birds from the net, volunteers weigh and measure the birds, affixing a small metal band to their legs with a unique ID. Compiling records for many banded birds helps keep track of whole species. / More info and transcript at BirdNote.org
Hitmaker Chronicles - 5 February 2024: *Billie Eilish - "What Was I Made For" Grammy Winner - Join us on "Hitmaker Chronicles" for an enthralling journey through Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For" and its captivating connection to the "Barbie" movie. From her viral breakout with "Ocean Eyes" to becoming a global music sensation, Billie Eilish has constantly redefined pop music with her distinctive style and profound artistry. This episode delves deep into the haunting melody and introspective lyrics of "What Was I Made For," showcasing Eilish's evolution as an artist and her unique ability to blend music with cinematic storytelling. Discover how this track complements the themes of identity and self-discovery in "Barbie," highlighting Billie's skill in crafting songs that are deeply personal yet universally relatable. Join us as we explore the layers of Billie Eilish's artistic journey, her Grammy-nominated work, and the emotional depth she brings to the "Barbie" narrative, revealing why her music resonates so powerfully with listeners worldwide.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 26 June 2025: sumptuous
Disability Daily Podcast - Episode 99: 8 April 2025: *April 8: Serge Kovaleski, José Álvares de Azevedo & Gallaudet University's Charter Day - Today we celebrate Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with arthrogryposis, Serge Kovaleski, blind teacher José Álvares de Azevedo, and the founding of Gallaudet University for the Deaf and hard of hearing in 1864.
Phase Hero - episode 67: 24 June 2025: Brandon, Jenna and Aaron. First up is their opinions of the Ironheart tv show. The Punisher is announced as being in Spider-Man Brand New Day. An unnamed Marvel movie announced for 15th of December 2028. New trailer for Fantastic Four. Jake Schrier directing the X-Men film. Fantastic Four and Black Panther sequels rumoured. Blade film happening? Mahershala Ali. James Haas chat with Brandon about the Lanterns television series. Breaking news about a James Gunn tweet. James Gunn also being asked about Batman. Talk about the previous week’s cinema takings. Breaking news about the Fantastic Four teaser for the day after trailer.
7 Good Minutes - 27 May 2025: How to Build Resilience: Strengthen Your Mindset and Rise Above Negativity
One Minute Podcast Tips - Episode 135: 30 June 2025: *Ask Me Anything: Your Podcasting Questions Answered Live! - After nearly two years of quick-hit podcasting tips in under 60 seconds, One Minute Podcast Tips is evolving. /,In the next few weeks, I'll be shifting from this micro format to a bi-weekly livestream on YouTube, where you can join me live for deeper conversations, community Q&As, and real-time podcasting advice.
Wikipedia Featured Article of the Day - 4 April 2024: Marshfield station
7 Good Minutes - 27 May 2025: Extra - You build resilience against negativity by...
SmartLess Presents ClueLess - Episode 62: 30 June 2025: *Linkuistics (w/ Jeff Max) - On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean's good friend Jeff "JuJu" Max back for another spin through the chain of Linkuistics! / We'll give you one word which starts a two-word phrase or compound word, and the first letter of the second word, all you have to do is guess the correct phrase and keep the chain going. Once you get the hang of it, the MegaClue will ask you to create your own links between words on the chain! / Puzzles in this episode are by Josh Richmond.
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 154: 26 June 2025: *A Tip for Supercharging Your Memory - Write it down, not type it out. Handwriting engages your brain differently than typing, helping you memorize information more effectively. This simple yet powerful memory hack works for actors learning lines, students studying for exams, or anyone trying to commit important information to memory.
Womanica - 5 July 2024: Kathleen Stanford Grant
MinuteEarth - 8 January 2025: Which Bear Is Best?
Daily Facts - 29 June 2024
Paranormal Aliens - 15 June 2025: *Introducing: Paranormal Aliens )Coming August 3rd) - You can call me James. / I spent twenty-three years designing aircraft that officially don't exist for agencies you think TV made up. Until I started asking the wrong questions. Navy ships are recording objects moving at impossible speeds. / Infrastructure is failing in coordinated patterns. The moon looks smaller than it did ten years ago.None of this is coincidence. / The official explanations don't add up.
Add to Playlist - 4 February 2022: *Gary Crosby, Dinara Klinton and Kojo Samuel open the new series - Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye return with a new series as they create a new playlist with the help of jazz bass player Gary Crosby OBE, pianist Dinara Klinton and music director Kojo Samuel. / Follow their musical journey of discovery as they reveal surprising connections that link one piece of music to another, as they cross eras, continents, genres and styles. / Presenters Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye Producer Jerome Weatherald
The Stupid History Minute - 23 June 2025: Paracord
Daily Dad Jokes - 3 May 2025
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 27 June 2025: oblige
The Daily Poem - 24 October 2023: *Solitary Symphony: A Journey from Loneliness to Renewal - Today's poem is about Loneliness in the style of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios
Science Quickly - 22 August 2014: *Finally, an Algorithm to Sort Your Beatles Albums - By analyzing the evolving structure of the Beatles' music, the computer program was able to correctly place the Fab Four's albums in chronological order. Karen Hopkin reports.
Sounds Profitable - 23 June 2025: *How Podcasts Covered Hard News, Canadian Podcasters Lobby Gov't, & More - This week in the business of podcasting: Influencers grab some spotlight at Cannes Lions, how news podcasts covered the breaking news of the U.S. bombing Iran over the weekend, two senators allege Spotify is using a loophole to pay lower music royalty rates, a coalition of Canadian podcasting companies band together to ask the government to consider podcasts CanCon, and Tubi is adding hundreds of episodes from YouTube creators under their Tubi for Creators project.
The Stupid History Minute - 24 June 2025: Starter Logs
Daily Life Pro Tips - 28 June 2024
BirdNote Daily - 2 September 2022: *Bald Eagles Fledge - When young Bald Eagles fledge, the event is the culmination of nearly a year's work by the parents. Let's recap how it might have gone: male and female build a nest over the winter. / By March, they have two eggs. The female incubates the eggs for about a month, with the male taking an occasional turn. The result? A couple of tiny, three-ounce chicks. / At eight weeks, they're as heavy as the adults - 10 to 14 pounds. Two weeks later, they make their first flights. But it will take another 10 weeks of practice flights and provisioning by the adults before the young birds are ready to strike out on their own. / More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.
A Daily Dose of History - 20 February 2024
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 28 June 2025: restive
7 Minutes For Yourself - 31 May 2023: 10 Easy Ways to Bring Selfcare Into Your Everyday Life
5 Good News Stories - 4 December 2024: Rescue of Butter the Miniature Horse / Seoul's Furniture Donation Initiative / Auction of the Ruby Slippers / Shrub the Emu and Her Unlikely FosterMom / Koala Surprise in Australia
Eastwood Reloaded - season 1 episode 7: 29 June 2025: Gran Torino - What happens when the strong silent type becomes obsolete? At seventy-eight, Clint Eastwood used everything audiences knew about his screen persona to tell a story about America itself—a film about racism that was really about redemption, examining what strength really means in a world that no longer has room for traditional masculinity. / We explore how Walt Kowalski represented both the best and worst of American values, how Eastwood's most personal film since Play Misty for Me became a meditation on demographic change, cultural identity, and the possibility of connection across difference. From Detroit's post-industrial landscape to the complex relationship between Walt and his Hmong neighbors, Gran Torino asked hard questions about who belongs in America and what it means to be American. / This was Eastwood examining his own screen legacy while creating his most direct statement about aging, prejudice, and the ultimate meaning of masculine heroism.
StarDate - 24 June 2025: P Cygni
5 Minute Chef - 19 August 2024: *Bruschetta - In the premiere episode of 'The 5 Minute Chef', Chef Tony kicks things off with a bang, introducing us to his culinary world through Nonna's No-Fuss Bruschetta. From the sun-drenched farm kitchen of his childhood to the bustling restaurants of his adulthood, Tony takes us on a flavorful journey filled with laughter, love, and more than a few mishaps. / Learn the secrets of perfect bruschetta as Tony shares Nonna's time-honored techniques, sprinkled with his own Aussie twists. From selecting the ripest tomatoes to the art of garlic-rubbed toast, this episode is packed with practical tips, hilarious anecdotes, and enough Italian-Australian fusion to make both sides of Tony's family proud. / Get ready for a dish that's simpler than a two-step dance but packed with more flavor than a bush tucker trial. It's an episode that'll have you laughing, cooking, and possibly reconsidering your stance on pineapple as a pizza topping. Join Chef Tony as he proves that with a bit of love, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of garlic, anyone can create a meal that's faster than a kangaroo on a hot tin roof and tastier than a Tim Tam slam!"
Audio Poem of the Day - Episode 1753: 24 March 2025: Theories of the Soul by Karen An-hwei Lee
StarDate - 25 June 2025:,Cygnus X-3
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 29 June 2025: impetus
The Official Marvel Podcast - 25 June 2025: *Music of Marvel Television's Ironheart - Today on the podcast, we hear from Dara Taylor, the Composer of Marvel Television's Ironheart, and the show's Music Supervisor, Dave Jordan (1:09). Plus, we revisit our favorite sci-fi science moments from the MCU (10:51) and are joined by LEGO's Jesper Nielsen and Disney's Jesse Falcon to chat about the latest LEGO Marvel Brickverse (17:10)!
StarDate - 26 June 2025: Moon and Mercury
Als Talk About Podcasting - 1 July 2025: *The Best Podcasts of 2025 so far - What are the best podcasts of 2025 so far? / The bots break it down with humor and insight—from Titanic: Ship of Dreams and White Smoke to Eastwood Reloaded, Palace Intrigue, 5 Good News Stories, and more. / Whether you love political satire, royal drama, true history, or superhero nonsense, this roundup covers the most binge-worthy listens of the year. / Follow the show for sharp commentary, zero feelings, and occasional robot sarcasm.
The Slowdown - episode 1159: 11 July 2024: Today's poem is We Never Stop Talking About Our Mothers by Diannely Antigua.
The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 13 February 2025: "Inside the Puzzle Lab" w/ A.J. & Greg
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