The Pod Files - Saturday 16 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
Composers Datebook - 13 August 2025: Martinu in California
Station 151 - Season 1 Episode 3: 13 December 2022: *Buzz - After a rude awakening from Wilkins, astrophysicist Wayne Robertson learns that a "companion" has been assigned to him for the duration of his stay at Station 151. Wayne also makes a startling discovery outside while surveying the radio telescope array that has him running for cover.
Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 13 August 2025:
calculus
StarDate - 12 August 2025: Ophiuchus
The Sacred - Trailer: 6 March 2025: *Announcing a new four-part documentary podcast, Motherhood vs The Machine, where hosts Chine McDonald and Dr Madeleine Pennington look at what motherhood teaches us about what it means to be human.
The work of motherhood has always been changed by technological advancement: from the nipple shield to the feeding bottle and breast pump. But as technological advancement accelerates and a future of artificial wombs and 'bio bags' does not seem as far-fetched as it once did, what of the humanity of motherhood might be lost if it is outsourced to machines? What might we miss when the maternal doorway is closed to profound and rarely expressed spiritual ideas
- such as sacrifice, love, care, value, dignity, and hope?
The Gerry Anderson Podcast - episode 369: 11 August 2025: in this episode we see Richard and Chris being joined by Stephanie Laing to watch the Terrahawks episode The Ugliest Monster of All. Yuri Geller connection.
7 Good Minutes - 30 June 2025: Discover the Secret to Living with Purpose Every Single Day
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 Episode 198: 14 August 2025: *A Tip For Overcoming Dental Anxiety - Arielle shares her mantra "the dentist is not as bad as it once was" to help overcome dental anxiety. She recounts her recent painless cavity filling experience that took only 21 minutes total. Advancements in dental technology have made visits much more comfortable than most people remember from childhood.
The Stupid History Minute - 13 August 2025: Big Red (WKU)
7 Good Minutes - 30 June 2025: Extra - Discover the Secret to Living...
Cassette Culture - 8 August 2025: *Bonus: Copy This Mix - Music mix by Joshua James Amberson drawing on cassette releases reviewed in issue #3 of the Copy This Cassette zine.
Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 14 August 2025: immutable
StarDate - 13 August 2025: Barnard 68
MinuteEarth - 1 February 2025: Square Cube
BirdNote Daily - 16 December 2022: Greater Chicago's Bird Diversity
SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 68: 11 August 2025: Bot Bops (w/ Scotty Icenogle)
New Podcasts - 4 August 2025: *Voiceover: Movies that Move Us - What movies taught you about life? Showed you truths you didn't know you needed to hear? In Voiceover, Heather Bigley speaks to guests who share the cinematic moments that changed their lives. From golden age classics, recent blockbusters, and even the tiny indie film that barely anyone noticed, these are the films that moved us when we least expected it.
Daily Dad Jokes - 16 August 2025
The Slowdown - episode 1179: 8 August 2024: Today's poem is Nude by James Kelly Quigley.
Unknown & Mysterious Creatures - episode 25: 15 August 2025: *The Grendel - Step into the mists of legend and history with Unknown and Mysterious Creatures. In this episode, host JV Torres unravels the mystery of Grendel, the fearsome monster from the epic Beowulf. Was Grendel merely a symbolic villain—or could this night-stalking terror have been inspired by a real creature? / We dive deep into the poem's ancient origins, explore archaeological clues, and examine theories ranging from lost human species to massive prehistoric predators. Along the way, we hear insights from renowned scholars, cryptozoologists, and even primatologists who keep the door open to the unknown. / From biblical connections to the possibility of relict hominids, from misunderstood fossils to mythic chaos-bringers-this is the story of a monster that refuses to stay buried in the past.
New Podcasts - 4 August 2025: *Acquired - The Acquired podcast hosts appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to talk about how the business works.
The Official Marvel Podcast - 13 August 2025: *Fantastic Four: First Steps Cast Shares SPOILERS! - This week, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Matt Shakman, stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, and Paul Walter Hauser share spoilers from the film (1:11). Plus, Marvel Animation's Eyes of Wakanda Showrunner Todd Harris discusses what viewers can expect from this new chapter of the warriors of Wakanda. (12:54). All time codes are approximate.
Audio Poem of the Day - Episode 1,796: 7 May 2025: *Vase Poppies by Jennifer Scappettone
Wikipedia Featured Article of the Day - 22 APRIL 2024
Kathleen Ferrier
New Podcasts - 5 August 2025: *Lawless Planet - Wondery’s Lawless Planet debuted at the end of last week. It's a new true-crime podcast uncovering the hidden world of environmental crime and corruption, hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Zach Goldbaum: a bold, narrative-driven series that uses Wondery's trademark immersive style to confront the urgency of the climate crisis.
Sounds Profitable - 12 August 2025: Taylor Swift's Podcast Announcement, Downy-branded Audio Drama, & More.
The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 27: 14 August 2025: *Spotify's Age Check, Fantasy Football Fever & London's New Podcast Hotspot - On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we're unpacking Spotify's new age verification system in the UK - powered by facial scans and ID uploads — all in the name of online safety. Plus, fantasy football fans are buzzing over The Players Lounge, a new game from The Rest is Football. Over in London, Podshop Studios is expanding to meet the rising demand for video-first content, and the 2025 Ear Worthy Awards just dropped their indie podcast nominations. Finally, this week's podcast pick? The Kinda Funny Podcast — a chaotic, hilarious hangout that's climbing the charts for good reason.
Paranormal Aliens - 10 August 2025: *The Carrington Event 2.0 How Solar Storms Will fry Every Device You Own - A historic solar storm is coming—and this time it won't just knock out telegraphs. It'll fry your phone, your car, and the grid. James unpacks why the government is preparing for a total blackout... without telling you.
Bruno's You Don't Have To - season 1 episode 9: 18 June 2025: *The Hallway Smells Like a Whore - Sweet, stale, and soaked in bad decisions— that's the scent of this episode. Bruno paints a picture of two people dragging what's left of their lives into a cheap motel, as chaos hums behind every door. It's dark, poetic, and 90% fiction (just like the rest of this pod). Come for the imagery, stay for the heartbreak. Or skip it. You don't have to.
The Hitmaker Chronicles - 24 MAY 2024: Glass Animals - "Heat Waves"
New Podcasts - 5 August 2025: *Flesh and Code - Wondery’s Flesh and Code launched on open RSS in mid July; with RedHanded hosts Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala exploring the incredible true story of a man who fell in love with an Al chatbot. It's the inside story of the dark side of Al love: and how Al businesses exploit your deepest emotions.
Daily Life Pro Tips - 9 July 2024
Podnews Daily - 13 August 2025: 3 is the magic number for podcasting
Seaside Pod Review - episode 57: 30 November 2023: presented by Kev and Randy. Highlander/Neil Young reference. Abbreviation discussion. Bowling talk. Randy had a festival gig. Listener feedback for the previous week’a song, Jesus. Kev talks about the lyrics to Jesus Christ Superstar. Strip club comparisons? Nelly The Elephant comparison. After going through the listener feedback, they go onto the subject of this week’s randomly chosen song, which ironically, is another religious leaning song in the form of all gods people from the album Innuendo. An off cut from Freddie’s solo Barcelona album. The story of the Brian May guitar solo being done numerous times until he got what Freddie wanted, which was frustrating for Brian, like the amount of takes that Bruce Dickinson did for Number of the Beast. Kev plays the song Barcelona for Randy to hear for context. CanCon. After the discussion about this song they tangent into a discussion about rock star deaths. Canal building?!?!
Daily Shower Thoughts - 29 August 2024
Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 15 August 2025: meander
Daily Facts - 12 July 2024
New Podcasts - 5 August 2025: *Liberty Lost - Wondery’s Liberty Lost investigates maternity homes - a practice that some may think we left behind in the 1950s, but are on the rise - a 23% increase since the Dobbs decision. / This podcast covers the startling true story of Liberty University's Godparent Home, a maternity home for unwed mothers that opened in the '80s and is still operating today. / It was released in mid-June.
The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 28 February 2025: "Inside the Puzzle Lab" w/ A.J. & Greg
The Daily Quiz Show - 23 January 2025: Geography
Daily Tips That May Or May Not Help You - 15 August 2025: A Tip For Tackling Tasks You Hate
Sounds Profitable - 13 August 2025: Video Drives Lift, Remembering Young Marketers, & More
BirdNote Daily - 17 December 2022: Attu and Its Island-hopping Rock Ptarmigan
Rock ‘n Roll Survivors - season 3 episode 26: 15 August 2025: Detroit is Burning
Podnews - 14 August 2025: Libsyn’s $100 million payout for creators
The Stupid History Minute - 14 August 2025: Bevo
5 Good News Stories - 30 December 2024: Space, Health, and the snake at Chili's
Sounds Profitable - 14 August 2025: Audio Podcasting's Next Evolution, New Podscape Update, & More
AI’s Talk About Podcasting - 22 July 2025: Video Podcasting - It's not just Gen-Z watching - The Bots examine the significant shift in the podcast industry from an audio-only format to a predominantly video-based one, despite the medium's original audio roots. It highlights how popular video podcasts often feature unembellished, lengthy discussions that defy typical online attention spans, yet garner massive viewership on platforms like YouTube. Many "watch" video podcasts passively in the background, while others actively engage with the visual component, often in fragmented viewing sessions. / However, audio-only listening still constitutes a significant portion of podcast consumption.
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