The Pod Files - Thursday 2 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

Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy - Season 1 Episode 3: 29 September 2025: *The Promised Land - How can you love someone new when you still ache for what you have lost? / A terrified Chellamuthu arrives in America, Fred and Linda Rowland shower him with love and gifts but are baffled why he just won't settle. / Linda decides to record Chellamuthu speaking Tamil but no one around him understands the secrets the child tells the tape and soon he will forever block the language from his memories.

Havoc Town - season 1 episode 8: 30 September 2025: *A Terrible Thirst - An old friend shows up on the doorstep. Old tools find new uses.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 30 September 2025: impetuous

Sounds Profitable - 29 September 2025: *IAB Upgrades Podcast Outlook, Pods Promoting Movies, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: tariffs are causing brands to back away from the US (something podcasting could leverage), a defense of journalism in podcasting, how press-shy stars are finding their way to podcasts, the lAB upgrades their podcast ad revenue outlook for podcasting, and Pew Research has new podcast audience data.

Composers Datebook - 30 September 2025: The Twilight Zone

Beauty Unlocked the podcast - Bonus: 30 September 2025: *From Monster to "Gentleman": The Vampire's Seductive Birth - Welcome, my October Fiends! / From bloated graveyard corpses to velvet-clad aristocrats, vampires have always mirrored our darkest fears and deepest desires. / In this first episode of Dark Thirst, join me as I trace their evolution through The Vampyre, Carmilla, and Dracula; stories that turned horror into seduction and gave birth to the vampire we can't resist today. / Join me... if you dare...

StarDate - 29 September 2025: Fomalhaut

Daily Dad Jokes - 17 June 2025: International Surfing Day!

BirdNote Daily - 19 March 2023 2025: *American Woodcock - At sunset, the male American Woodcock - a plump, robin-sized bird - walks slowly on short legs from the cover of the forest to a nearby clearing. After a few sharp calls, the woodcock takes flight. As it spirals upward, slim, stiff feathers at its wingtips create a curious twittering. At the apex of its flight, the woodcock circles, then descends in a slow spiral, putt-putting like a tiny car about to run out of gas. The woodcock's odd looks and sounds have earned it many colorful nicknames. The most memorable? Timberdoodle!

The Slowdown - 10 Sep 2024: Today's poem is from "The Garden of Limbs" by Cristina Pérez Díaz.

MinuteEarth - 2 March 2025: Avoid Tannins

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum 30 September 2025:* MARÍA GABRIELA DE FARÍA: Superman Villainy, Culture Shocks & Turning Trauma to Humor - María Gabriela de Faría (Superman, Animal Control) joins us this week for a powerful and open conversation about stepping into a life-changing role in Superman while learning to embrace her own vulnerability. María talks about leaving Venezuela for Hollywood, the culture shock she faced, and the identity struggles that came with it. She opens up about how therapy and self-discovery helped her navigate grief, fear, and self-doubt, and what it means to play a character who channels pain into power. We also dive into her journey with mental health, her passion for representation, and why she believes true strength comes from owning the parts of ourselves we're often told to hide.

The Stupid History Minute - 30 September 2025: Scooby Doo

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned - season 2 episode 232: 30 September 2025: *A Tip For Quick Gratification Gardening - Discover how mushroom growing kits provide daily visible growth for plant lovers seeking faster gratification than traditional houseplants. Arielle shares her experience with a lion's mane mushroom kit that delivers daily growth and a harvestable meal in just three weeks. Perfect for impatient gardeners who want to watch something thrive before their eyes.

New Podcasts - 29 September 2025: *Dying of Exposure is a monthly, long-form, artist-to-artist interview series hosted by acclaimed Canadian musician Dan Mangan. / The show dives into the creative lives of prominent actors, musicians, and writers - and a unique twist: Dan and his guest spotlight an under-appreciated band, listening together and reflecting on the hidden gems that shaped their artistic journeys.

Womanica - 29 March 2021: Elisabeth Samson 

BirdNote Daily - 20 March 2023: *Spring Bursts Forth - People often say that spring "bursts" forth. / But this seasonal change isn't like flipping a switch. It's more like a series of waves breaking slowly. Robins and bluebirds return north in March. During April, more songbirds migrate north from the tropics, adding to spring's growing chorus. As late as June, birds such as Willow Flycatchers and this Mourning Warbler arrive from South America. / By this time, those early robins may be feeding their second brood. For them, spring has been bursting for over three months.

Als Talk About Podcasting - 9 September 2025: *Are Big Podcasters Lying About the Numbers? - There are whispers in the indystry that maybe perhaps possible that some of the numbers might be fudged. / Then, the bots take a look at how Gen-Z is consuming podcasts.

Science Quickly - 10 November 2014: *Young Earth May Have Been All Wet - Because the chemical signature of water on Earth matches the signature of water in an ancient group of asteroids called eucrites, it means that Earth might have had water much earlier than previously thought. Julia Rosen reports. 

7 Good Minutes - 29 July 2025: How to Rewire Your Brain to See Possibilities Everywhere

Podnews Daily - 30 September 2025: *Happy International Podcast Day! - An inspiring post about our secret weapon

7 Minutes For Yourself - 28 April 2024: Elevate Your Network Through Strategic Relationship Building

7 Good Minutes - 29 July 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - What you seek is seeking you, but...

TED Health - 12 Jul 2022: *Sex education should start with consent - Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core principles of consent -- and shows how demystifying this topic leads to healthier and more satisfying relationships for people of all ages. Hear more from OB/Gyn Dr. Danielle Jones in conversation with our host Shoshana, as they discuss practical ways to teach consent -- in our own lives.

Into The Podverse - 30 September 2025: *International Podcast Day 2025: Voices from the Podverse - On this special International Podcast Day edition of Into the Podverse, Tony Doe reflects on the power of podcasting, its roots in oral tradition, its role in amplifying diverse voices, and its ability to connect people across borders. Featuring voices from Lagos to New York, podcasters share what they do in the podverse and why their work matters. / It's a celebration, yes, but also a checkpoint: Why do we podcast? Who are we reaching? / What stories are we preserving for the future?

Ghost - Scary Stories for Halloween - 1 October 2025: *The October Records: A Month-Long Halloween Nightmare (Episode 1) "The Discovery" - Head librarian Margaret Blackwood discovers a hidden crate in the Millbrook Public Library's sealed sub-basement containing thirty vinyl records from 1974. The first recording, made by her vanished predecessor Silas Crane, documents an impossible morning when five children appeared in the locked library with clouded eyes, walking through solid doors and corrupting every book they touched. As Margaret investigates Silas's claims, she makes a horrifying discovery: the same thing happened this morning with a new generation of children.

Whatever nightmare consumed Millbrook in October 1974 has returned exactly fifty years later, and Margaret has only thirty recordings to understand the Pattern before Halloween arrives. Pay close attention-every detail matters, and the children are just the beginning.

Disability Daily Podcast - episode 162: 19 June 2025: *June 10: Averill John Wiley - Today we honor Deaf American environmental scientist and bacteriologist Averill John Wiley!

The Daily Quiz Show - 21 September 2025: Science and Nature

5 Good News Stories - 6 February 2025: Now I want fries

SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 75: 29 September 2025: *National Coffee Day (Mini Episode) - On a new mini episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan (and Producer Devon) would like you to start your day with a cup of Good Morning, America - that's right, today is National Coffee Day! You can expect short quizzes about fictional coffee shops and the origin of a famous coffee phrase, plus a history of where the coffee bean comes from, then we'll play a mini-game that's all about the Starbucks Secret Menu! Don't talk to me until l've had my game show.

Daily Life Pro Tips - 20 September 2025

Disability Daily Podcast - episode 163: 19 June 2025: *June 11: Javed Abidi - Today we celebrate Indian disability rights activist with spina bifida, Javed Abidi!

5 Minute Chef - 4 November 2024: *Barbie Prawn Skewers -  “Fire up the grill and get ready for a seafood sensation in this sizzling episode of 'The 5 Minute Chef'! Chef Tony takes us on a journey from backyard barbie disasters to prawn-grilling perfection with his mouthwatering Barbie Prawn Skewers. / With his signature Aussie wit and a dash of nostalgia, Tony guides us through the art of creating the perfect prawn skewer, from selecting the juiciest prawns to mastering the marinade. This episode is packed with hilarious barbecue mishaps, clever grilling tips, and enough seafood wisdom to make you the king or queen of your next backyard cookout. / Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a barbecue newbie, this episode promises a dish that's easier to make than cracking open a cold one and more Australian than a kangaroo in thongs. Join Chef Tony as he proves that with a hot grill, fresh prawns, and a good sense of humor, anyone can create a barbie feast that would make even the pickiest Aussie say 'Onya, mate!' It's an episode that'll have you looking at your barbecue with newfound respect and your taste buds begging for more!"

Daily Facts - 21 September 2025

Bruno's You Don't Have To - season 1 episode 25: 19 August 2025: *Screw You, Rubble: Bubblegum Ice Cream & The Last Golden Age - Ever argue lollipop flavors with an 8-year-old? / Bruno did-and it spiraled into hot dogs in the cafeteria, bubblegum ice cream, and a war on blue cotton candy suckers. In under 4 minutes, he rants about Paw Patrol, childhood innocence, and the tragedy of kale smoothies. This brutally honest, laugh-out-loud short podcast explores why 7-8 is the golden age, why 5-year-olds are juice-box terrorists, and why Rubble from Paw Patrol can go straight to hell. It's a reminder to savor the absurd sweetness of childhood before the hormones hit, the eye-rolls start, and your kid suddenly thinks they're too cool for everything-including you.

Happy Place - season 7 episode 8: 22 June 2020: *Jonathan Yeo - Celebrated portraitist Jonathan Yeo has spent a long time staring into people's eyes. And not just anyone's eyes: some of the most influential and powerful people in the world. / Because of that, he's in quite a unique position to talk about body language and how we express ourselves, and the importance of face-to-face communication.