The Pod Files - Sunday 24 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

Oceanography - Episode 2: 5 August 2025: *What does the ocean sound like? with Dr. Jesús Alcázar-Treviño - Episode Description: Whales whisper, volcanoes rumble, and fish sing at sunset. In this episode of Oceanography, host Clark Marchese explores the science of underwater sound with marine biologist and bioacoustics researcher Dr. Jesús Alcázar-Treviño. You'll learn how toothed whales use echolocation to hunt in the deep sea, how volcanic eruptions reshape marine soundscapes, and why some whales may be mistaking plastic for prey. We also dive into the impacts of human-made noise—like shipping and seismic testing—on marine ecosystems. With fascinating stories from the Canary Islands and deep-sea research insights, this episode is your gateway into the hidden world of ocean acoustics and marine conservation.

Composers Datebook - 24 August 2025: Pomp and the MJQ

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 24 August 2025: cloister

Rewind Classic Movies - 24 August 2025: *Special: Remembering Terence Stamp (Rear Of The Year winner) - A special episode recorded to remember Terence Stamp - our General Zod, our Chancellor Valorum - who sadly passed away this week aged 87. / GB & AJ tastefully look back on his life and career - from Superman, Star Wars and awards for being sexy, to marrying a woman half his age, hanging out around models with Michael Caine and almost being Bond. / An incredible life. / RIP Terence Stamp, 1938-2025

New Podcasts - 18 August 2025: *Solutions with Henry Blodget - Solutions with Henry Blodget is new today from Vox Podcast Network, hosted by the journalist and Business Insider co-founder. / Each week, he and his guests will tackle some of the most pressing challenges of modern life - from Al risk and climate change to burnout and the loneliness epidemic - with an emphasis on practical, achievable solutions.

Monsters Sharks and Dinosaurs - 24 August 2025: *She-Hulk From The Fantastic 4 - Picture this: You're reading a comic book, and suddenly the main character looks directly at you. Not metaphorically. Literally turns, breaks the narrative, and starts talking to you - the reader - about the very comic you're holding. This is Jennifer Walters, the She-Hulk - a character who doesn't just bend rules, she shatters them completely, including the most fundamental rule of storytelling itself. / Welcome to Monsters, Sharks, and Dinosaurs. / Today we're exploring Jennifer Walters - the She-Hulk - a character who redefined what it means to be a superhero, a lawyer, and a meta-narrative provocateur.

StarDate - 23 August 2026: Celestial Sphere

7 Good Minutes - 5 July 2025: Master the Art of Saying No: Protec

New Podcasts - 18 August 2025: * lovelustlaw - Divorce. Custody battles. Domestic violence. / These cases play out daily in family courts - but the courtroom is just the beginning. lovelustlaw takes you beyond the headlines, beyond the clickbait, and into the heart of the legal and emotional chaos behind modern relationships. Hosted by Michele Locke, a veteran divorce attorney and former Associate Judge with over 5,000 domestic violence cases under her belt, this podcast exposes the truth behind some of the most shocking cases you've heard of... and many you haven't.

Pager Protocol - season 1 episode 10: 20 November 2024: *The Final Protocol - In the heart of a mountain fortress, all the pieces of this deadly game finally come together. As dawn breaks over a transformed Zion City, Eli Cohen and his unlikely allies race to prevent a catastrophe decades in the making. But in this thrilling conclusion, nothing is what it seems. The true purpose of Protocol Echo is revealed, forcing our heroes to confront not just their adversaries, but their fundamental understanding of power, control, and human nature itself. When the final echo fades, who will remain to shape the future? In a world forever changed by invisible wars and hidden truths, the greatest revelations are still to come. [I suddenly noticed that I had missed listening to one episode. I listened and was so glad that I did, as it was a superb twist!] 

7 Good Minutes - 5 July 2025: Extra - Master the Art of Saying...

Als Talk About Podcasting - 12 August 2025: *Unpacking Apple's Best Podcasts List - Apple Podcasts has rolled out its inaugural "Best So Far" list—a bi-annual editorial roundup highlighting standout shows and seasons released in the first half of 2025. / These lists are curated by Apple Podcasts editors and surfaced within the Apple Podcasts app globally. The bots take a look. 

New Podcasts - 19 August 2025: *Cities 1.5 - There's a new miniseries in Cities 1.5 - Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet), exploring the life, ideas, and enduring legacy of ecological economist. With archival interviews, personal stories from family members, and reflections from leading economists and thought leaders, you'll hear how Daly's vision of a steady-state economy can offer a blueprint for surviving climate breakdown, tackling runaway inequality, and rethinking the notion of prosperity itself.

MinuteEarth - 6 February 2025: How Cats Became our Feline Overlords (ft. It's Okay To Be Smart)

BirdNote Daily - 2 January 2023: The Music of Long-tailed Ducks

Old Man Brad | A Horror Podcast - 28 March 2021: *New Addiction - In this chapter I talk about my new addiction, vinyl records! Also this week's at home horror recommendation is double the pleasure double the fun! Thanks for listening.

The Stupid History Minute - 24 August 2025: Youppi! 

New Podcasts - 21 August 2025: *Context - In RNZ's newest video and audio podcast Context, award-winning investigative journalist Guyon Espiner and Morning Report co-host Corin Dann take you on a trip through time with a story making headlines in New Zealand today, asking the question: How did we end up here? But there's a twist - only one of them knows the topic in advance. Being fair and balanced types, they swap roles each week, one being the expert and the other the interested interviewer, making Context a fun and accessible way for New Zealanders to get a greater understanding of how our political past shapes our present.

BirdNote Daily - 3 January 2023: Meadowlark and the Monster

Sounds Profitable - 22 August 2025: News Podcast Audience Grows, Sounds Profitable's Future, & More

Science Quickly - 8 October 2014: *2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell and William E. Moerner share the 2014 chemistry Nobel for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy, which has enabled the study of single molecules in ongoing chemical reactions in living cells. Steve Mirsky reports

Als Talk About Podcasting - 19 August 2025: *Taylor Swift Went On A Podcast, does it matter? - The bots talk about Taylor Swift's recent podcast appearance. Does it mean anything in the long run?

BirdNote Daily - 4 January 2023: Ptarmigan Toes

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum - 5 August 2025: *DANIELLE PANABAKER: Staying Practical, Gratitude for The Flash & Real Problems for Child Actors - Danielle Panabaker (The Flash, Sky High) joins me again to share how she balances a practical approach to life alongside success, fame, and motherhood in Hollywood. Danielle opens up a lot about her time on The Flash - from issues with crossovers, to gratitude for the 180+ episodes she was in, to the reality of negotiations behind the scenes. We also talk about problems child actors face, her new film Second Guessing Fate, and how navigating the industry has evolved over the years.

Podnews Daily - 22 August 2025: Captivate announces monetisation, remote recording [James Cridland has used an AI voice on this episode due to the lateness, and not the wanting to disturb people. I’m pretty sure that my neighbours hate me chatting with people across the world at ridiculous times of the night!] 

5 Minute Chef - 6 January 2025: *Macadamia Crusted Avocado Toast - In this trendy episode, Chef Tony transforms the humble avocado toast into a gourmet breakfast sensation. With his trademark Aussie humor, he guides us through creating the perfect crispy sourdough base, perfectly seasoned avocado smash, and his signature macadamia crust, all while sharing hilarious tales of his café days. Complete with a controversial Vegemite twist, this episode proves why Aussies are the kings and queens of breakfast.

Question of the Week - Episode 520: 20 June 2023: Could a time traveller start a pandemic? - Could someone travelling into the future potentially take a pandemic disease with them, or bring back something similar upon their return? James Tytko enlists the help of Cambridge University immunologist Brian Ferguson...

Station 151 - Season 1 Episode 4: 27 December 2022: *The Telders Corp Holiday Special - You better watch out! CEO Michael Telders takes the stage and delivers his annual holiday address. The Station 151 "Telders Corp Holiday Special" episode comes courtesy of our wonderful Kickstarter backers, and features the voices of Susannah Snowden-Ifft, Jeremiah Tolbert, Orrin Grey, and Steven James Scearce. The regular Station 151 storyline continues with Episode

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Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - Season 3 Episode 27: 22 August 2025:  Goodbye Lady Godiva, Hello Pami & The Bird

Paranormal Aliens - 24 August 2025: *Why Are Your Router Lights Blinking So Fast? Who Else Is Using Your Internet? - If your router's blinking like it's possessed, it probably is. James exposes how ISPs, governments, and bad actors hijack your home network-for profit, for surveillance, and maybe even for warfare. 

Womanica - 18 March 2021: Bridget 'Biddy' Mason

Daily Life Pro Tips - 14 July 2024 

5 Good News Stories - 10 January 2025: In Japan you can rent an Old Man

Dirty Dreams - season 1 episode 1: 17 April 2025: *Horseshoes and Pajamas, etc. - Welcome to dreamland. Listen to symbolic interpretations as your mind magically starts crafting dreams of your own. Relax, get comfortable, and start understanding the movies in your mind. Sweet dreams await!

BirdNote Daily - 5 January 2023: *The Acoustic Value of the Cloud Forest - The Mashpi cloud forest in Ecuador grows where water vapor from the Amazon meets the Andes mountains. A lush forest home to over 400 bird species, it faces threats from deforestation and mining. Biologist Paola Moscoso and others are pushing for the Mashpi cloud forest to be protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Center on the basis of "acoustic value," because of the rich diversity of natural sounds heard in the ecosystem.

Better Call Daddy - season 4 episode 436: 3 July 2025: 95% of Self-Help is Crap, Start a Business Instead: Michael Ashabraner Hounds of Business - In this downhome episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman welcome Mike Ashabraner, known as the Redneck Connector, to share his incredible journey of self-discovery and resilience. / With a camo hat perched on his head and a heart full of passion, Mike dives into the importance of confidence and courage in both business and life. / Mike opens up about his past struggles, including a lack of self-worth and his journey from being a firefighter to finding his voice as a leader. He emphasizes that true confidence stems from embracing personal responsibility and the courage to face challenges head-on.

Disability Daily Podcast - 19 May 2025: *May 14: Deanne Bray

The Daily Business & Finance Show - 25 August 2023

Womanica - 19 March 2021: Rosalía Mera

7 Minutes For Yourself - 22 June 2023: The Secret To Unlocking Your Greatest Potential: How To Develop Habits That Last

Radio Headspace - 20 April 2021: Meditation In Action

Naked Scientists In Short - Episode 165: 10 May 2012/ *Drought and record rainfall, indoor avalanches - This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: researchers explain why, despite record rainfall, England is in drought. Later, how scientists are using indoor avalanches to figure out where to put buildings and roads. / Finally, news of ice loss in Antarctic, and the benefits of bat dung.

A Daily Dose of History - 8 March 2024

Hitmaker Chronicles - 14 June 2024: *Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabelo "Senorita" - In this captivating episode of The Hitmaker Chronicles, we explore the sizzling collaboration between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello on their chart-topping hit, / "Señorita." From their early beginnings as rising stars to the undeniable chemistry that fueled their success, we delve into the story behind the song that became a global sensation. Through an in-depth analysis of the track's sultry Latin-inspired instrumentals, passionate vocals, and steamy visuals, we uncover the power of their musical and romantic connection. Join us as we examine the cultural impact of "Señorita" and the enduring influence of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's artistry.

Disability Daily Podcast - 19 May 2025: *May 15: David Smith

Daily Dad Jokes - 8 June 2025

The Slowdown - episode 1183: 14 August 2024: *Today's poem is maggie and milly and molly and may by E.E. Cummings, with special guest Eric Whitacre.

Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware - season 1 episode 252: 20 June 2025: *BONUS: Bicep - This BONUS features highly successful electronic music and DJ producer duo Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar AKA Bicep from Belfast, Northern Ireland. / They have charted hugely with several albums on Ninja Tune, and are destined for major international stardom... / So get onboard and feel the Bicep - meet Andrew and Matthew.