The Pod Files - Monday 29 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


5 Random Questions - season 3 episode 24: 1 May 2025: On this week's 5 Random Questions is Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media and a hugely popular and respected name in the podcasting space. / Lauren's topics include creating a shower belly, why hot sauce isn't just for wings, a water wing childhood that's come full circle in adulthood, and more. Let's jump in! / Answering the questions this week: Lauren Passell. / Lauren Passell is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth and strategy company. She is the editor of Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, the producer of Feed the Queue, and writes about podcasts for Lifehacker. She has spoken about podcast marketing for SXSW, Podcast Movement, Radio Bootcamp, Podtest, London Podcast Festival, The Podcast Show, and more. She is a judge for The Webbys, Signal Awards and the International Women's Podcast Awards. / She lives in West Philly with her husband, 15 month old, and cat.


Composers Datebook - 28 September 2025: Bielawa's 'Chance Encounter'


Composers Datebook - 29 September 2025: Holst (and Colin Matthews) in outer space


Where We Gather - episode 1: 14 July 2025: Gathered for a Reason - In our very first episode, we open up about the journeys that shaped us. From Latvia, Iran, and Vietnam to small-town America, we explore how our families' migrations, struggles, and resilience laid the foundation for who we are-and why we're starting this podcast. This is a story of gratitude, identity, and what it means to gather across generations. [a fifty second long musical introduction to an episode that’s less than nine minutes long. Then there’s a quick intro, before a little more music, and then we get the episode. Thirty five seconds of show music to finish. Interesting podcast though. I shouldn’t moan about music length, because I’ve fought with that from day one of Pods Like Us, and think I’m still not there.] 


Dash - Season 1 Episode 6: 11 August 2021: *The Case of the Mysterious Zita Makara Chapter 6 - Dash makes some bold moves, as hope and horror await him. 


SmartLess - episode 271: 15 September 2025: Will talks about the kids being back at school, which leads to him advertising the company Guest Favourites on AirBnB. Vocal warm ups from Sean, before the intro music. Jason mentions why it’s good that they don’t have a video element. Will took ice cream topping to his own birthday party. A new show coming from Jason that going to be on Netflix on September 19. A dad joke from Sean. “That’s a long way to go for shit!” Jason has seen Will’s new film. They’re having a live SmartLess episode in front of an audience soon. After the general chat they go to Jason’s choice of surprise guest for this episode, the actress Kate McKinnon. 


Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 29 September 2025: obliterate


7 Good Minutes - 28 July 2025: Why Yesterday's Weight Doesn't Belong in Today's Journey


BirdNote Daily - 17 Mar 2023: Pigeons Love Cities - But We Loved Them First - Though some might see them as winged rats in today's cities, pigeons have a longstanding bond with people -- especially in our urban environment. From Mesopotamia, 7000 years ago, to the urban skyscrapers of today, pigeons have been a constant. They've served as meat and sacrifices, navigators and messengers, racers, hobby supplies and even science experiments.


Daily Dad Jokes - 17 June 2025 


StarDate - 28 September 2025: Odd Alignment


Phase Hero - episode 72: 7 July 2025: *James Gunn | Superman Interview -  Superman writer and director James Gunn sits down with BD to talk about the movie which aims to launch the DC Universe. This interview aims to be spoiler-free but includes very small details about the new film, such as insights about Superman's heroics. It also includes the full audio of the Hot Toys reveal which video is available of on social channels! / James Gunn is the first interview kicking off the week of Superman on Phase Hero!



7 Good Minutes - 28 July 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The past is a place of reference, not...


Podnews Daily - 29 September 2025: *A third of Americans get their news from podcasts - Not everyone trusts them though. 


The Stupid History Minute - 29 September 2025: The Bugs Bunny-Road Runner Show


Daily Facts - 20 September 2025


Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 231: 29 September 2025: *A Tip For Storing Your Bedding - Keep your sheet sets organized by storing them inside one of the set's pillowcases. This simple solution ensures all pieces stay together, making bed-making day less frustrating. Never waste time hunting for matching sheets again.


TWO THOUSAND AND LATE - 29 September 2025: season 1 episode 5: *STEP 4: ARGUE WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND (AND YOUR DEMON) - Lie about your demon, ignore your new coworkers, and get a stiff drink. And if you run into your harasser, don't apologize this time. For anything.



BirdNote Daily - 18 March 2023: *Zone-tailed Hawks Mimic Vultures - Zone-tailed Hawks of the American Southwest look a lot like Turkey Vultures. And they often soar among groups of Turkey Vultures. By consorting with vultures, Zone-tailed Hawks gain a distinct advantage as predators. While doves and lizards would quickly flee the flight silhouette of a Red-tailed Hawk, they seem to ignore the shadow of a vulture overhead. So floating among the vultures, Zone-tailed Hawks can sneak up on their prey undetected.


MinuteEarth - 1 March 2025: Rabbit Poop


New Podcasts - 24 September 2025: *Help I Sexted My Boss - Help I Sexted My Boss has unveiled a major 2026 arena tour. The hosts William Hanson and Jordan North will take the live show to Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester and London; the last tour sold 15,000 tickets in three hours.


Daily Life Pro Tips - 19 September 2025


The Slowdown - 9 September 2024: Today's poem is Chaos Theory by Clint Smith.


The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - DETAILS TO BE ADDED



Womanica - 26 March 2021: Sylvia Robinson


Science Quickly - 7 November 2014: *Chimps Hit Sack with Breakfast Plans - Chimps choose an overnight camp site based on the likelihood of finding calorically rich food nearby. Karen Hopkin reports. 


5 Minute Chef - 28 October 2024: Tim Tam Tiramisu - "Get ready for a dessert that's more Aussie than a kangaroo in boardshorts and more indulgent than a day off on a long weekend! In this sweet-as episode of 'The 5 Minute Chef', Chef Tony takes us on a whirlwind tour from the trattorias of Rome to the sun-soaked kitchens of Australia, culminating in the creation of his signature Tim Tam Tiramisu. / With his trademark Aussie humor and a dash of culinary rebellion, Tony guides us through transforming the humble Tim Tam into a dessert that would make even the strictest Italian nonna raise an eyebrow (and probably ask for seconds). From coffee-dunking techniques to cream-whipping secrets, this episode is packed with laughs, clever shortcuts, and enough chocolate to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth. / Whether you're a dessert aficionado or just a fan of the iconic Tim Tam, this episode promises a treat that's easier to make than a snag on the barbie and more tempting than a swim on a scorching summer day. Join Chef Tony as he proves that with a bit of imagination and a packet of bickkies, anyone can create a dessert that's part Aussie, part Italian, and one hundred percent delicious. It's an episode that'll have you looking at your biscuit tin in a whole new light!"


7 Minutes For Yourself - 27 April 2024: Discover How to Reach Your Maximum Potential


5 Good News Stories - 4 February 2025: Conan the Bacterium and The Great Google Eyes Mystery


The Gerry Anderson Show - episode 372: 22 September 2025: Jamie has joined Richard and Chris for this 60 years of Thunderbirds special. A special worlds of Anderson exhibition. Messages from fans about their memories of Thunderbirds. We get a pre-recorded description of what Thunderbirds is. Large scale Thunderbird models. A quick game of Supermagnification. Blu-ray release. The return of Fab Facts. 




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