The Pod Files - Thursday 25 September 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 - 22 September 2025: Higdon welcomes Autumn 


Havoc Town - season 1 episode 7: 23 September 2025: *Lore - The town goes on lockdown. Corinne and Havock dig up the past.


New Podcasts - 16 September 2025: *The Moment with Myf Warhurst is brand new today from the Australian radio and TV personality. It's a new entertainment podcast that serves up smart, funny, and deeply relatable perspectives on the stories and cultural moments women want to know about.

It's from MIK and on Acast.


Two Thousand And Late - Season 1 Episode 4: 22 September 2025: *STEP THREE: MAKE WORK FRIENDS - Bond in the break room, volunteer to talk to your boss, and fail to actually make anything better. Cap off the whole day by really, really freaking out your girlfriend.



Great Southern Songs - Trailer: 18 April 2025: *Listen now to the short trailer for our forthcoming series about iconic Australian songs.


New Podcasts - 3 September 2025: *Drawn West - Drawn West is a hunting podcast for everyday hunters who hit the road each fall in search of unforgettable western hunts. You'll hear content focused on western big-game hunting from the perspective of non-resident, DIY, and time-limited hunters — those of us who juggle family, work, and one or two weeks a year to chase elk, mule deer, and antelope across public land.



Breaker Whiskey - 24 September 2025: Two Hundred Seventy Three


Paranormal Aliens - 25 September 2025: *I Don't Know When I'll Be Back - This could be the last episode-for now.


Charlie’s Place - Season 1 Trailer: 14 July 2025: *Introducing Charlie's Place - Beloved. Notorious. Defiant. Folk hero. These are just a few ways to describe Charlie Fitzgerald, the entrepreneur who owned an integrated nightclub during Jim Crow in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. What happened in Myrtle Beach at Charlie's Place would come to define a community and generations to come. This is the almost forgotten history of Charlie's Place.


Beauty Unlocked - episode 113: 24 September 2025: *Harmonising Your Face: The Dark History of Symmetry - Facial 'harmonising' is the latest beauty buzz flooding TikTok and Instagram, but is it really just harmless fun? / In this episode, I dig into the strange science, cultural history, and hidden baggage behind our obsession with symmetry. From Renaissance art to social media filters, discover why the idea of a 'perfectly balanced face' isn't as innocent as it seems. / Buckle up, this one's going to make you look at beauty trends a little differently. / Are. You. Ready?


New Podcasts - 22 September 2025: *In Season 2 of Crown and Controversy the podcast follows the Royal Family through a transformative year as newlyweds William and Catherine navigate their first year of marriage. / Meanwhile, Prince Harry returns from Afghanistan only to spiral into scandal with his infamous Las Vegas naked billiards incident.


Official Marvel Podcast - 24 September 2025: *This week, writer Zeb Wells and Director Bryan Andrews discuss Marvel Animation's Marvel Zombies. Then, we'll dig into the comic book history of Ms. Marvel. 



Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 22 September 2025: catch-22


7 Good Minutes - 23 July 2025: Silencing Your Inner Critic: Reclaim Your Mental Peace Today


StarDate - 21 September 2025: More Saturn at Opposition


Birdnote Daily - 6 Mar 2023: *Adaptations for Flight - Birds evolved not only wings, but many other adaptations that make it possible to fly. / Feathers provide insulation, waterproofing, and a lightweight means to become airborne. / Birds have honeycombed or hollow bones, reducing body weight. And instead of weighty jawbones and teeth, birds evolved a light and serviceable beak made of keratin. Most birds consume energy-packed foods rich in calories - like seeds, fruits, and meat, which add as little as possible to a bird's payload. / And what they eat is processed rapidly, so they aren't weighed down by waste.


7 Good Minutes - 23 July 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - The voice that criticizes you is...


SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 74: 22 September 2025: *Hobbit Day (Mini Episode) - On a new mini episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan (and Producer Devon) would like to tell you all about some very mini people: the Hobbits, from JRR Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings series! Today is Bilbo Baggins' birthday (sort of, we'll clarify that), so expect a quiz about what Tolkien fans are called, a history of where the word "hobbit" might have come from, and a mini-game where we ask you to identify mythical creatures hidden in plain sight.



The Stupid History Minute - 22 September 2025: X-Men: The Animated Series


Podnews Daily - 22 September 2025: *Paul Weller podcast leads to top-selling book - The book was the suggestion of Weller himself


Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 226: 22 September 2025: *A Tip For Remembering the Sun's Danger - Just because summer's over doesn't mean your skincare routine should change. Arielle reminds us that sunscreen is essential year-round, even when the temperatures drop. / Learn why fall sun protection matters and discover simple ways to incorporate SPF into your daily routine.


New Podcasts - 22 September 2025: *Leading Professionals - New today is Leading Professionals, hosted by Laura Empson, discussing crucial issues businesses and their leaders are currently facing. Google's Chief Economist Fabien Curto Millet is the first guest; continuing with senior leaders from some of the world's most successful organisations. Each episode will uncover the business strategies, and personal thoughts and emotions of successful leaders, to offer listeners new ideas and perspectives on leadership.


Into The Podverse - 22 September 2025: *Stop the Al Slop: Why Assembly-Line Podcasts Fail - A company promises $1 podcasts and pushes out 3,000 Al-hosted episodes a week. But what does that mean for creators, listeners, and the future of podcasting? In this episode, Tony Doe breaks down the rise of "assembly-line audio," why it cheapens the medium, and how indie podcasters can protect trust and creativity in a flood of machine-made chatter. / You'll learn about five dangers of Al-slop podcasting, from discovery problems to audience disconnect, plus how to use Al wisely without losing your voice. / Subscribe, review, and share to keep real conversations alive.


Inside Of You with Michael Rosenbaum - 2 September 2025: *BOBBY LEE: No More Lies, Boundary Setting & Strength in Sobriety - Bobby Lee (MADtv, Bad Friends) joins us again this week for an open and honest conversation about maturing with success and learning the importance of setting boundaries to help improve your self confidence and sanity. After we talk about Coldplay we get into Bobby's uncomfortability in social situations and the humor and fibs that have been his crutch. We also talk about his bond through Bad Friends, how Hollywood is being impacted by Al, and why he wouldn't be here without the sobriety the found at a young age.


New Podcasts - 22 September 2025: *Fixable - Who speaks up in meetings? Who pushes themselves with stretch goals? Fixable is sharing a four-part series on confidence in the workplace. Co-hosts executive coach Anne Morris and Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei know that confidence isn't just another workplace skill — it ultimately means who advances in their careers. Episodes explore the neuroscience of confidence, conquering imposter syndrome, and tackling listener call-in questions.


MinuteEarth - 26 February 2025: Our Definition For "Moon" Is Broken


BirdNote Daily - 7 Mar 2023: *Black Swifts Reach for the Moon - Tracking devices revealed that Black Swifts spent over 99% of their time in the air during the winter, almost never touching the ground for months. What's more, the swifts flew to incredible heights, reaching the highest altitudes on nights when the moon was full - sometimes over 13,000 feet! It's the first time scientists have seen birds changing their altitude along with the cycles of the moon.


Daily Facts - 18 September 2025


7 Minutes For Yourself - 23 April 2024: Mastering Anxiety 


Science Quickly - 5 November 2014: *Half-Century Anniversary of a Mars Mishap - November 5th marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of Mariner 3, America's first mission to Mars, which was lost in space. Steve Mirsky reports



Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - 21 September 2025: Jimmy Kimmel - Boycotting ABC and Disney: The Implications - No NFL Red Zone For You! 


The Slowdown - 4 September 2024: Today's poem is Letter to my sister by Trapeta B. Mayson.


New Podcasts - 22 September 2025: *Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story - Last Saturday was World Gynecologic Oncology Day; and a new podcast was launched all about Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story with Hannah Vaughan Jones, shining a light on the most lethal of female cancers, but also exploring progress, hope, and the power of advocacy.


28 January 2025: Ding Dong the Dog and some Ding Dongs with a Bear Costume

5 Good News Stories - 


New Podcasts - 22 September 2025: *Kicking the Bucket - Season 1 of Kicking the Bucket is complete and binge-ready, with a unique choose-your-own-ending finale. This full-cast immersive fiction podcast blends humor, tenderness, and tough realities to explore aging, caregiving, and autonomy. During World Alzheimer's Month, it's a timely listen about love and what it means to live well until the end for anyone facing these conversations in their own families.


The Daily Quiz Show - 18 September 2025: Music 



5 Minute Chef - 14 October 2024: *Bondi Beach Smoothie - "Surf's up in the kitchen as Chef Tony rides the wave of health food trends with his vibrant Bondi Beach Smoothie Bowl. In this refreshing episode of 'The 5 Minute Chef', Tony takes us from the haute cuisine of his culinary school days to the sun-soaked shores of Bondi Beach, where he learned to trade his chef's knife for a blender. / With his trademark Aussie humor, Tony guides us through creating a smoothie bowl that's more colorful than a budgie smuggler parade and healthier than a yoga retreat. / From selecting the perfect tropical fruits to artfully arranging toppings like a culinary Picasso, this episode is packed with laughs, practical tips, and enough superfoods to make even the strictest yoga instructor say ‘Namaste'.


The Afternoon Tune - 21 September 2025: *LURKER - MOVIE REVIEW - Hello, Tune Squad! / On this episode of The Afternoon Tune, Josh reviews the Alex Russell film Lurker, starring Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. The tense thriller about Matthew, a retail worker whose obsession with rising pop star Oliver spirals into manipulation, blackmail, and dark secrets. Fame, obsession, and danger collide in this gripping psychological drama.


The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 31: 22 September 2025: *Libsyn's $112M Payout, Gen Z's YouTube Shift & Taylor Swift's Podcast Takeover - On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we're covering Libsyn's massive milestone — over $112 million paid to creators since 2017, with new tools to help podcasters monetize from day one. We'll dig into fresh data showing Gen Z's podcast habits are driven by YouTube and social media, plus the wild ripple effect of Taylor Swift's appearance on New Heights, which sent streams and views skyrocketing. Then, we're looking at tough truths from The Podcast Study: Growth - 41% of listeners won't give a show a second chance if the first episode flops. And this week's featured pick? / Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, a powerful show that pulls back the curtain on the world's most fascinating leaders.


New Podcasts - 23 September 2025: *Crimes Of... - Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. And, the subject of Crimes Of... - a new show launched by PAVE Studios today.



Keeping the Zoo - Trailer: 16 October 2024: Introducing Keeping the Zoo - Keeping the Zoo, a new full cast sitcom about the staff of a financially struggling zoo, is coming soon.


Escaping Denver - Season 5 Episode 7: 22 September 2025: The Judgement - Noah and Sara feel defeated by their lack of success and set their sights on a new target. / They head down towards the portal, but waiting for them is a test they could never have prepared for. / If all your good deeds were weighed against your flaws, how would you measure up? f your life depended on it, would you even take the risk?


Composers Datebook - 23 September 2025: A Mass in time of terror?


Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 23 September 2025: nonpareil


StarDate - 22 September 2025: Falling into Autumn


The Stupid History Minute - 23 September 2025: Batman: The Animated Series



Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 226: 23 September 2025: *A Tip For Makeshift Faucet Extension - Turn your kitchen sink into an instant fill station for awkward containers with just a pool noodle. Simply connect one end to your faucet, direct the other into your container, and voilà - water flows exactly where needed without splashing or straining.


BirdNote Daily - 8 Mar 2023: *The World's Most Abundant Bird - An estimated 1.5 billion Red-billed Quelea live in Africa today, making them the most abundant of all wild birds. The sparrow-sized Red-billed Quelea flock together in groups so large, from a distance they appear to be clouds of smoke. Red-billed Quelea are in the weaver family and create tens of thousands of carefully woven nests in their enormous colonies.


New Podcasts - 24 September 2025: *M.O.M. Files - Moments of Motherhood - M.O.M. Files - Moments of Motherhood is a new podcast that feels like sitting down with two friends who get it. No pressure, no judgment-just real, honest conversations that make you feel seen as a mom in the thick of it. Every episode is a breath of fresh air, with gentle validation and the reminder you're not alone.


Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy - Season 1 Episode 2:  22 September 2025: *A Father To The Fatherless - * Chellamuthu finds himself at an orphanage, hundreds of miles from home. / He's told to forget he ever had a family. / Meanwhile, far away in America, Fred and Linda Rowland are excited. They've been approved to adopt a child from India; a toddler with no parents who was found begging on the streets, have they been told the truth?







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