The Pod Files - Saturday 11 October 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

Ghost: Scary Stories for Halloween - 8 October 2025: *The October Records Episode 8 The Apartment Building Part 1 - The Millbrook Arms apartments begin drowning from the top down when Walter Holloway in 7G disappears, leaving his apartment empty of people but full of impossible standing water that exists without source or explanation. Silas documents how all seventh-floor residents vanish within days, forty-three people gone while their shadows continue pacing behind windows, and the sixth floor begins experiencing water dripping through bone-dry ceilings above. Margaret discovers the building is transforming into something else—a structure that exists simultaneously wet and dry, where the Holloway family members serve as human pipes through which dark water rises. The building manager reveals fourteen floors on the directory instead of seven, with negative floors listing residents who died in 1974, as the eighth point of the Pattern marks not just location but depth-showing how far Millbrook will sink into the reservoir that remembers everything.

Als Talk About Podcasting - 7 October 2025: 

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 9 October 2025: A birthday Beatle

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 10 October 2025: Berio's 'Sinfonia' in New

York

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - 9 October 2025: *A Tip For Keeping Your Space Clear - Arielle shares a simple mantra that transforms how you handle objects throughout your day. / Whether it's your phone, a coffee mug, or that bag of rice, the principle stays the same: complete the action instead of postponing it. / This episode explores how a four-word phrase can reduce clutter and break digital addictions.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 9 October 2025: duress

7 Good Minutes - 5 August 2025: What You Focus on Grows: Transform Your Life Through Attention

BirdNote Daily - 4 April 2023: *Rapid Evolution in the Galápagos Islands - Scientists have long thought that new species took a very long time to emerge. This thinking has now changed dramatically. On an island in the Galápagos, researchers Rosemary and Peter Grant discovered that a hybrid union of two distinct species of finch produced descendants different from any of the island's known species - and the speciation happened in just two generations.

StarDate - 8 October 2025: T Tauri

The Stupid History Minute - 10 October 2025: Tommy Lynn Sells

Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise - episode 1: 9 October 2025: *The House of Secrets - A jungle compound. A midnight emergency call. The mystery begins. At the centre of it all: John and Ann Bender. Young, brilliant and impossibly rich, they set out to build a vast mansion and wildlife sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest. But something is off. Not everything in paradise is what it seems.

7 Good Minutes - 5 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - Your attention is like sunlight-whatever you...

The Slowdown - episode 1196: 16 September 2024: Today's poem is A Conversation between Women by Jennifer Chang.

MinuteEarth - 8 March 2025: Leather Making

Podnews Daily - 9 October 2025: *Podcasts for lunch? - It turns out that lunchtime is the most popular time for podcast listening. Episode image: Spencer Davis. 

Science Quickly - 21 November 2014: *Better Barley Let People Settle Tibetan Plateau - Importation of a frost-resistant barley from the Fertile Crescent to Tibet some 3,600 years ago is associated with the advent of settlements at 3,000 meters and more above sea level. Cynthia Graber reports.

Station 151 - Season 2, Episode 2: 24,September 2025: *Square One - Wayne Robertson grudgingly returns to Station 151, as he struggles to cope with Richard's sudden presence, Buzz's injury, and the strange voices he's been hearing in his head. Will he follow Astrid's advice, or will Wayne confront Richard for past transgressions while simultaneously losing his mind?

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - 10 October 2025: *A Tip For Being Late - Running late? Take an extra 30 seconds before you walk in. That brief pause to breathe and compose yourself will transform how you enter the room. The difference between frazzled and centered isn't about time-it's about intention.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 10 October 2025: obviate

BirdNote Daily - 5 April 2023: *Camille T. Dungy on Nature and Motherhood - Writer Camille T. Dungy's book Trophic Cascade deals with themes of nature and becoming a mother. The title is an ecological term, referring to the far-reaching changes on an ecosystem caused by the removal or introduction of a top "trophy" predator. In the case of Camille's book, that "trophy creature" is her daughter. Camille performs three poems from Trophic Cascade reckoning with these changes to her own ecosystem.

The Daily Quiz Show - 25 September 2025: Music 

StarDate - 9 October 2025: Moon and Pleiades

New Podcasts - 9 October 2025: *The Truth - Acclaimed fiction podcast The Truth relaunches today on Realm with four new stories, backed by a successful listener-funded campaign. Featuring cinematic sound design and naturalistic performances, the show has over 30 million downloads and was named one of Apple Podcasts' "20 Years, 20 Podcasts We Love." 

Phase Hero - episode 97: 7 October 2025: Brandon and Jenna speaking about what they’re looking forward to at the New York Comic Con. This is Jenna’s first experience of NYCC. Marvel television and animation panel, which Brandon is chairing, and Jenna will be in the audience for. X-Men Days of Future Passed cast reunion panel. New Batman animated film for Amazon Prime. Panel for The Running Man. Sony no longer going. Is it due to Tom Holland injury? Black Phone 2. So much more! I need to stop taking notes and watch my driving. Brandon is hosting two other panels. Talk about the popularity of the peacemaker season two special episodes. 

Sounds Profitable - 8 October 2025: *Creators as Power Brokers,

Companies Eye Audioboom, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: how creators are becoming power brokers at events like Advertising Week New York, Spotify talks the power of fandom, Twitch could be video podcasting's training ground, and iHeart might be making a play for Audioboom.

The Stupid History Minute - 11 October 2025: Joachim Kroll

7 Minutes For Yourself - 5 May 2024: Boost Your Brain Power with Knowledge Seeking Strategies

New Podcasts - 7 October 2025: Glue Factory Podcast - The Glue Factory Podcast has joined the Lock It In network - and starts a new season today. The comedy show was nominated for Best Podcast at the 2025 Chortle Awards, and sees the regular hosts joined by celebrity guests to discuss eclectic topics and share absurd stories from their "addled minds"

Deleted Saves - 24 September 2025: *The Bruce Campbell Fan Club: A Retrospective Review of the Games of the Evil Dead Franchise - On this episode I will be taking a short look at the games revolving around The Evil Dead cinematic universe and offering my thoughts on these titles as a fan of the movies. What are they exactly? Are they even any good? / Were you even aware there were games based on a B-movie horror franchise starring the most well-known B-movie actor of our time? I'm here to talk just that, so grab your chainsaw and shotgun and let's see if we can clean up the streets and woods of Dearborn, Michigan once again. Groovy!

New Podcasts - 9 October 2025: *The Comedy Bureau - Comedian Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week) joins forces with comedy historian Dr. Oliver Double in The Comedy Bureau. Set in the dusty basements of the University of Niche Interests (UNI), the show explores the history, culture and psychology of comedy - from court jesters to modern stand-ups. Today's episode is all about the difference between funny peculiar and funny HaHa.

7 Good Minutes - 6 August 2025: Discover the Quiet Power of Morning Stillness for Inner Peace

BirdNote Daily - 6 April 2023: *Monk Parakeets - If you live in the U.S., parrots might seem like ambassadors from far-off rainforests.

Especially since the Carolina Parakeet, a native species once common in the South and Midwest, went extinct in the early 20th Century. But more and more parrots are finding a home here. Since the 1960s at least, Monk Parakeets have been free-flying and reproducing in the U.S. Over twenty introduced parrot species are now nesting in the US, with hotspots in Florida and California. 

New Podcasts - 10 October 2025: *Pitch Party - RESONATE Podcast Festival and Tink Media have launched Pitch Party, a new podcast where audio lovers and production company reps alike will discover a new podcast pilot from independent producers weekly. Audio lovers and production company reps alike can tune in to learn about forthcoming shows, as well as the process of making narrative audio with conversations with the creators of each pilot.

7 Good Minutes - 6 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - In the gentle embrace of...

Ghost - Scary Stories for Halloween - 9 October 2025: *The October Records Episode 9: The Apartment Building Part 2 - The seventh floor is empty but their shadows remain, pacing behind windows without bodies to cast them. As the Millbrook Arms transforms floor by floor, David Park discovers the building is growing downward— negative floors that shouldn't exist, filled with drowned versions of residents who are somehow still alive. Margaret descends impossible staircases to find fourteen floors instead of seven, a perfect reflection going up and down, with the missing residents learning to breathe underwater. The Holloways, the original water bearers of Millbrook, are being absorbed into the building's infrastructure, becoming the very water that rises through its pipes. When Margaret emerges, she finds the eighth point fully marked-not just a building, but a depth gauge showing how far the entire town will sink.

New Podcasts - 10 October 2025: *The Missi & Brooke Show - Launched last month, The Missi & Brooke Show stars Missi Pyle and Brooke Dillman, two of the most successful work horses in Hollywood, are finally doing what no one has been asking for: starting a podcast! The show is everything you need to know about two people you never wanted to know anything about. Warning: contains foul language, too much singing, and brief nudity.

Question of the Week - episode 528: 25 August 2023: Can animals catch Covid? - Chris Smith took on this week's question from listener Kala...

StarDate - 10 October 2025: Moon and Aldebaran

Audio Poem of the Day - Episode 1,850: 2 July 2025: When the Seed Spans the Length of the Fruit by Omotara James [hold on, that was the f bomb in an episode without an explicit warning!]

New Podcasts - 11 October 2025: *#VOTEHOME - #VOTEHOME Vol.2As an international living in Denmark, l've always had questions: Can I vote? Should I? Does my voice even count? / This five-part series doesn't just answer those questions, it makes you feel seen. / Hosted by Narcis George Matache and Derek Hartman, #VOTEHOME Vol.2 blends personal stories, practical guidance, and honest conversations with internationals who've gone from curious observers to active participants - even candidates. Each episode builds towards something bigger: the realization that taking part in Danish democracy isn't just about casting a ballot, it's about belonging. By the finale, one message stayed with me: This is your home.

Toppermost of the Poppermost [Private File] - a forthcoming episode 

Bruno's You Don't Have To - season 1 episode 30: 16 September 2025: Middle Age Transitions: When the Peg Doesn't Fit In the Hole - Welcome to the season finale of "You Don't Have To" - a brutally honest 4-minute journey through the reality of content creation, middle age transitions, and the courage to be authentically different. / In this final episode of Season 1, Bruno reflects on the hidden costs of content creation, dealing with criticism, creator burnout, and the philosophical question of what it means to be a "roughly drawn circle trying to fit into a round hole."

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 11 October 2025: languid

Composers Datebook - 11 October 2025: Concertos by Nielsen and

Adams

Daily Dad Jokes - 21 June 2025: Make Music Day!

BirdNote Daily - 7 April 2023: *From Bobwhite Coveys to Pairs - Throughout winter, Northern Bobwhites gather in groups called 'coveys' to search for food during the day and share warmth at night. These small quail arrange themselves in a circle, with their tails in the center and heads outward, huddled up like a wreath of plump birds to survive frost and snow. But as spring arrives, the coveys disband and bobwhites seek out mates. Males whistle from shrubs and tufts of grass, hoping to catch the attention of a female.

Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews - episode 88: 7 October 2025: *Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams Book Review - This book stands as the official chronicle of the band's story and triumphs, it's a comprehensive account of the band's 50 year legacy. And it’s done by bringing their story to life through a visual narrative of photographs and memorabilia. The the presentation is just top notch. And it goes without saying... Iron Maiden fans are in for a treat with this one! / This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. / Reminder this is for US citizens only*

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast - episode 246: 26 September 2025: *Wine Myth #2: Do All Wines Get Better With Age? - What you'll learn in this episode: Why over 90% of wines are designed for drinking within the first couple of years. / The small handful of wines (Bordeaux, Barolo, Riesling) that actually reward long-term aging. / How bad storage can turn even the best bottle into vinegar. / Sour Grapes' hilarious take on saving a $12 Pinot Grigio for a decade (hint: it ended up as lawnmower cleaner). / The debut of Bubbly Creek Vineyard as the official podcast sponsor. 

Sounds Profitable - 9 October 2025: *Amazon DSP x Microsoft, Podcasting Without Borders, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Amazon is taking over Microsoft's DSP, Tom Webster on how Al could be used to leverage existing parasocial relationships, a conversation with Acast CEO Greg Glenday, why Poppies Studios is opening a creator studio near Burbank, and podcasts seem to be a popular lunch activity given listen-time trends.

5 Minute Chef - 16 December 2024: *Brekkie Halloumi Stack - Chef Tony elevates breakfast with this Mediterranean-Aussie fusion stack. Golden-grilled halloumi, perfectly poached eggs, and homemade bush tomato relish come together in this café-worthy creation. His first encounters with halloumi and poaching disasters make this episode both educational and entertaining.

Womanica - 5 April 2021: Elizabeth Bentley

5 Good News Stories - 23 February 2025: Googly Eyes Mystery Solved

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum - 7 October 2025: *DAVID GIUNTOLI: Secret Grimm Romance, Almost Superman & Lessons in Humility - David Giuntoli (Grimm, A Million Little Things) joins us this week for an honest and funny conversation about balancing career, marriage, and fatherhood while navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood. David opens up about the stress of dating co-star Bitsie Tulloch in secret, the ego trap that came with fame, and why directing has become his true passion. We also talk about his struggles with ADHD, therapy gone wrong, his near shot at playing Superman, and the grounding force of family that keeps him centered.

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 18 March 2025: "Calm Poe, Sir" w/ Joe Sabia