The Pod Files - Friday 22 August 2025

 

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

Havoc Town - season 1 episode 2: 19 August 2025: *Critical Conditions - A trip to the hospital grows more complicated when something strange is stolen.

Composers Datebook - 20 August 2025: A famous - and a not-quite-as-famous — overture

Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day - 20 August 2025: salient

StarDate - 19 August 2025: Moon, Venus, and More

Daily Dad Jokes - 6 June 2025: National Donut Day

BirdNote Daily - 26 December 2022: Moonwalking Manakins 

Bruno's You Don't Have To - season 1 episode 12: 30 June 2025: *Like, Uh... Finding the Path - What do high school English class, Tropic of Cancer, and a sketchy dirt road in the woods have in common? Bruno, apparently. / In this episode of Bruno's You Don't Have To, we dive into literary trauma, questionable curriculum choices, and one man's midlife detour-both metaphorical and very, very literal. From being the only kid actually reading in class (and getting in trouble for it), to trusting Google Maps into the muddiest moment of the week, Bruno reflects on risk, rebellion, and what it means to take the road less paved. / For the overthinkers, the risk-averse, and anyone wondering if they're on the right path - this one's for you.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 201: 18 August 2025: *A Tip For Escaping Mental To-Do Lists  - Free your mind from the burden of remembering tasks by writing them down. / This simple practice not only helps you track your progress but also creates accountability when you repeatedly postpone tasks. Stop relying on memory and start checking things off your list to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Podcasting 2.0 in Practice - Episode 33: *Chapters Update: Holiday Homework - We hone in on how to locate the Chapters feature in the Fountain app. / This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. / If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, I highly recommend that you complete the Podcasting 2.0 in Practice course. This is basically a podcast series that looks at just one 2.0 feature - also known as a tag - at a time and teaches you what it is, why it's good, and how to make it work. The course focuses specifically on how each feature can help podcasters with discovery, interactivity or monetisation - or a combination of the three. / Disclaimer - Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of time of episode release.

Daily Dad Jokes - 7 June 2025 

A Random Gamer's Corner - Trailer: 12 November 2020

Sounds Profitable - 18 August 2025: x Podcast Movement, Dentsu's Indian Podcast Investment, & More

Breaker Whiskey - 20 August 2025: Two Hundred Seventy Two

Podcasting 2.0 in Practice - Episode 34: 21 August 2025: Funding Update: Holiday Homework - Pocket Casts has rolled out support for the funding tag, making it easier than ever for listeners to support their favourite podcasts. / This is an update episode, and so connects directly with a previous episode of Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. / If you are new to the subject of Podcasting 2.0, I highly recommend that you complete the Podcasting 2.0 in Practice course. This is basically a podcast series that looks at just one 2.0 feature - also known as a tag - at a time and teaches you what it is, why it's good, and how to make it work. The course focuses specifically on how each feature can help podcasters with discovery, interactivity or monetisation - or a combination of the three.

The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 28: 21 August 2025: *Acast’s Big Ad Deal, Apple's Audio Glow-Up & Joe Budden's Million-Dollar Mic - In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we're breaking down Acast's new global partnership with Magnite — a major move that could boost discoverability (and revenue) for podcasters everywhere. / Apple is also leveling up its audio game with an "Enhance Dialog" feature for crisper sound and an Automix tool for music lovers. TIME just revealed its 100 Best Podcasts of All Time, but some major names were left off the list — including Joe Rogan. Meanwhile, Joe Budden is flexing podcast power, earning over $1 million a month on Patreon alone. And this week's top podcast pick? Right About Now with Ryan Alford — a no-fluff marketing show climbing the charts.

Beauty Unlocked the podcast - Episode 108: 21 August 2025: *The Beauty Trend That's Slowly Killing Us - You see them every summer- skin sizzling under the sun like it's a badge of beauty. But what if that golden glow is just slow damage in disguise? / In this episode, I unpack the glamorization of tanning, the deadly consequences we keep ignoring, and the racial double standards woven into it all. From history to hypocrisy, we're calling out the cult of sun damage. / Wear sunscreen, friends! / Let's Get Into It.

Podnews Daily - 19 August 2025: Wonda launches: a creation-by-conversation tool

The Official Marvel Podcast - 20 August 2025: *Wakandan History Expands in Eyes of Wakanda with Ryan Coogler - Today on the podcast, we're joined by Executive Producer Ryan Coogler and Head of Television, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, to discuss the all-new Marvel Animation series, Eyes of Wakanda (1:08). / Plus, we hear from the voice of Absorbing Man, Talon Warburton, from the new Disney Jr. series, Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends (5:20)! You'll also want to stick around for a comic book deep dive on the self-proclaimed "7th Smartest Man in the World", Amadeus Cho aka Brawn (13:13)! All time codes are approximate.

Audio Poem of the Day - Episode 1,802: 13 May 2025: *Eros Turannos by Edwin Arlington Robinson 

7 Good Minutes - 3 July 2025: The Hidden Benefits of Daily Gratitude That Will Transform Your Life

BirdNote Daily - 27 December 2022: Birdbaths in Winter 

The Stupid History Minute - 20 August 2025: Jason De Ville 

7 Good Minutes - 3 July 2025: Extra - The Hidden Benefits of Daily ...

Escaping Denver - Season 5 Episode 2: 18 August 2025: *The Iconoclasts - Noah is slowly healing but there's no time to sit around, they must keep moving and Sara impatiently drives them towards familiar voices and encounter a last resort for help.

Composers Datebook - 21 August 2025: 1968 Proms

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 21 August 2025: validate

StarDate - 20 August 2025: Moon and Mercury

Disability Daily Podcast - 17 May 2025: Episode 132: *May 11: Salvador Dalí & Sir Thomas William Shakespeare

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - 19 August 2025: *A Tip / Anti-Tip For Plant Revival - Arielle follows up on her previous plant care tip with an important warning. Moving plants to your rooftop for more sunlight might not resurrect already dying greenery. Check for signs of life in your plants before attempting relocation as a last-ditch rescue effort.

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 04 March 2025: "Everyone is Hiding Something" w/Alexandra Petri

BirdNote Daily - 28 December 2022: A Pigeon's Eye View

Womanica - 16 March 2021: Annie Turnbo Malone 

The Stupid History Minute - 21 August 2025: Rocky the Mountain Lion

 

Science Quickly - 6 October 2014: 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser share the prize for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain. Steve Mirsky reports

MinuteEarth - 4 February 2025: Why Is A Group Of Crows Called A "Murder"?

Happy Place - season 5 episode 8: 16 December 2019: *Jessica Ennis-Hill - As an heptathlon Olympic champion and one of the key faces of the London 2012, Jessica could have packed it all in as soon as she decided to have a baby. But then she came back, to further medal-winning glory. In this chat with Fearne, she reveals how she did it, what she learned, and what we can all apply to our lives.

Disability Daily Podcast - Episode 133: 18 May 2025: *May 12: Olaf Hassel & King George VI's coronation speech

Hitmaker Chronicles - 7 June 2024: *The Neighbourhood - “Sweater Weather" - In this episode of The Hitmaker Chronicles, we unravel the story behind TheNeighbourhood's dreamy, melancholic hit, “Sweater Weather." We explore the band's unique blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, and how their introspective lyrics and haunting melodies captured the hearts of listeners. From its humble beginnings to its resurgence in popular culture, we dive into the song's timeless appeal and its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth. Join us as we examine the impact of "Sweater Weather" and the enduring influence of The Neighbourhood on the music landscape.

5 Good News Stories - 6 January 2025: 2,500 Pies Recovered but you can't eat them

The Slowdown - episode 1182: 13 August 2024: Today's poem is from "Take Me Back, Burden Hill" by L. Lamar Wilson.

Daily Facts - 14 July 2024

Limelight - 22 August 2025: *Central Intelligence: Series 2 Episode 10 - The story of the CIA, told from the inside out by veteran agent Eloise Page. Starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris, and Johnny Flynn. / In Episode 10... It's 1963. Vietnam is spiralling. / President Kennedy, convinced the war is un-winnable, authorises secret support for a South Vietnamese military coup. But cracks are forming within both the CIA and the White House. Then, in Dallas, the unthinkable happens. The most famous assassination in history changes everything. What if Kennedy had lived to pull back from the brink? 

Composers Datebook - 22 August 2025: A 'Silly Symphony' Debut

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 22 August 2025: apathy

StarDate - 21 August 2025: Eos

Toppermost of the Poppermost - forthcoming episode 

Podnews Daily - 20 August 2025: Podcast listeners are listening longer

7 Minutes For Yourself - 21 June 2023: Living a Focused Life: Creating a Clear Vision for the Future

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - 20 August 2025: Season 2 Episode 203: 20 August 2025: A Tip for Breaking Free from Assumptions (w/ Orli Segal) - Guest tipper Orli Segal shares a valuable lesson from her EMT training that applies to everyday life. Learn why approaching situations without predetermined assumptions can lead to better outcomes. / This tip will help you stay adaptable and open-minded when life takes unexpected turns.

Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie - Season 1 Episode 1: 29 May 2025: "A UFO at the Ballgame" | Chapter 1 - The town of Olympus Dale is typically a peaceful and, frankly, boring place. That is, until a UFO descends on teenager Val and her boyfriend. Meanwhile, a secret military protocol sets a larger plot in motion.

New Podcasts - 14 August 2025: *Undesign: A Social Change Podcast - New in the Undesign feed - a special series about DrawHistory, a purpose-led strategy and design studio, which has recently been integrated into the agency Today. It's a behind-the-scenes look, exploring the questions many founders, creators, and changemakers quietly carry: What does it take to build something with purpose — and what does it take to let it go?

BirdNote Daily - 29 December 2022: The Butcherbird

Question of the Week - Episode 519: 9 June 2023: *Can gas be compressed into a solid? - Akula writes in to ask, 'Can we compress gas into a solid?' James Tytko seeks to provide the answer...

Literally! With Rob Lowe - Episode 276: 21 August 2025: Eli Roth: Urban Legends - Rob and Eli Roth are getting spooky! Horror mastermind Eli Roth joins Rob Lowe to discuss the urban legends of the 1970s and 1980s, working with Quentin Tarantino, his insane college job at Penthouse, his new project "Let the Devil In" on MGM+, and much more.