The Pod Files - Tuesday 7 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


Podcasting morning chat -  episode 379: 1 October 2025: *How much Al is too much Al in podcasting?

With OpenAl's surprise release of Sora 2, creators can now build digital clones of themselves in seconds. Riverside is also jumping into the mix, rolling out chat-based editing that promises to cut hours of work with a single command. But are these tools helpful breakthroughs or just shiny distractions? Beyond the tech, the industry has plenty more to buzz about: Mel Robbins topping the "how-to" charts despite ad-heavy episodes, the Black Podcasting Awards going live for the first time in Baltimore, and Rode's Creator of the Year competition offering a $200K prize pool. And in a twist only podcasting could deliver, an indie host and a celebrity both launched shows called Rock Bottom-sparking a bigger conversation about identity, trust, and what it really takes to stand out. [in a review I think they mentioned that they only realised at the end that it was an AI character doing the video. I wonder if that would fool people who are deaf and read lips? Another question is where this could go. For me personally I’m looking at it, where it could go in the world of podcasting. Especially since people are now releasing podcasts that are created completely by AI, no human intervention or very little. Would we be getting videos that have people cloning themselves, and then telling the software to make an entire podcast episode for their clone to do, but not tell anybody that that is the case? On the other hand, there is the possibility where if there is a signal problem, or a technical problem with cameras, they could possibly use the technology to make up for that? They might be a podcast who put out a video version alongside the audio? That one is a problem but I don’t like the whole idea on any entirely AI created show without any notice to tell otherwise.] 



Podnews Daily - 7 October 2025: *Global acquires The Fellas Studios - Global Studios will be the brand for Global's expanded podcast slate. 


Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 242: 7 October 2025: *A Tip For Better Protein Shakes - Say goodbye to clumpy protein shakes forever. Ned shares his game-changing technique for perfectly smooth shakes every time: fill your blender bottle halfway with water first, then add the protein powder. This simple reversal prevents powder from sticking to the bottom where shaker balls can't reach.


25 Jan 2023: *Creedence Clearwater Revival: Travelin' Band at The Royal Albert Hall [Documentary Review] - Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews - episode 6: What's all the hub bub about this long awaited and much talked about release of one of Creedence's last and most heralded live shows?


The Stupid History Minute - 7 October 2025: Wayne Williams


Havoc Town - season 1 episode 9: 7 October 2025: *Demaris, Part Two - A low-level caper is carried out. A terrifying truth comes to light.



Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 7 October 2025: candour  


StarDate - 6 October 2025: Harvest Moon


MinuteEarth - 6 March 2025: Why Bird Penises Are So Weird


DASH - Season 1 Episode 8 Bonus: *Dash Season 1 Mid-Season Teaser - Dash will return September 1st. Here's an exclusive scene from the second half of our season. Featuring the talents of Mick Loro, Joel Gerlach, Sarah Gerlach, Iris Gerlach, Thomas-Robert Irvin, and Jim Diamond.


Bruno's You Don't Have To - season 1 episode 29: 9 September 2025: *How Bruno Broke Up With His Punctuality Problem - For 25 years, Bruno had a toxic relationship with time. It started with his first job out of college, navigating DC traffic for a boss who believed the solution to being late was simply "leave an hour earlier." This ingrained a deep-seated anxiety about punctuality that followed Bruno for decades, amplified by partners and a society obsessed with the clock. It became a residual behavioral response, a constant low-level stress humming in the background of his life. / But what if time isn't what we think it is? What if it's just... a concept we agree on? In this episode, Bruno shares the exact moment he decided to let it all go-the moment he told his time anxiety to fuck off. The discussion dives into the absurdity of stressing over a construct that even Plato and Aristotle couldn't define. This isn't about being irresponsible; it's about reclaiming your peace. It's about understanding when time matters (like a doctor's appointment) and when it's a prison of our own making. Join Bruno for a short journey into the liberation of not caring about being a few minutes late. / With humor ranging from Target shopping disasters to alien pyramid theories, Bruno delivers both laughs and life-changing insights about breaking free from society's time traps.



Seaside Pod Review - episode 61: 28 December 2023: how was their Christmas? Randy holidaying in Asia. An outcome from a jam session that Randy and Kev had. They got “sloppy drunk”! I actually didn’t realise that Emotional Rescue by The Rolling Stones was a number one all over the world! After the catch up chat they look at listener feedback regarding the previous episode’s song, Gimme The Prize. After this they go to the random song for this episode, Tenement Funster from the Sheer Heart Attack album, written by Roger Taylor. A quick ad for And The Podcast Will Rock, a Van Halen podcast. Kev’s changing opinion of Lars Ulrich. 


Composers Datebook - 6 October 2025: Brahms and Rzewski for amateurs


Composers Datebook - 7 October 2025: Music and politics with Rimsky-Korsakov and John Adams


BirdNote Daily - 30 March 2023: *A Natural Feast for Hummingbirds -Hoping to attract hummingbirds to your yard or balcony? One way is to grow native plants. / Native plants provide cover, and they offer nectar in spring and summer. They also attract insects, the most important part of a hummingbird's diet. Just add a source of water for drinking and bathing, and you'll have a hummingbird haven. This Anna's Hummingbird is feasting on red-flowering currant. 


7 Good Minutes - 3 August 2025: Transform Your Life: Shift from Reaction to Mindful Response.



New Podcasts - 6 October 2025: *Teaching through Emotions - Teaching Through Emotions, a Women Who Podcast award-winner, launched season 3 with all-new Substack offerings and more listener participation than ever. The podcast runs all school year and provides a psychodynamic perspective on education, helping teachers build resilience and find success by sharing familiar stories and practical insights.


Sounds Profitable - 6 October 2025: *Flightcast Launches, 8/10 Spaniards Listen to Podcasts, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Flightcast debuts, ICE ads appearing more places that one wouldn't expect, PodcastOne's fiscal Q2 report is live, 8 out of 10 people in Spain listen to podcasts regularly, and what videos Al search engines seem to flock to.



7 Good Minutes - 3 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - In the space between what happens...


Science Quickly - 14 November 2014: *Semen Protects HIV from Microbicide Attack - Microbicides that kill HIV in the lab often fail in clinical trials. A study finds that semen may be the culprit. Cynthia Graber reports. 


5 Minute Chef - 2 December 2024: *Wattleseed Waffles - Join Chef Tony as he revolutionizes breakfast with this native-inspired twist on classic waffles. Using microwave technology and traditional ingredients, these waffles prove that bush tucker can be both convenient and delicious. His hilarious wattleseed foraging mishaps and nonna's skepticism make this episode uniquely entertaining.


Daily Life Pro Tips - 24 September 2025



New Podcasts - 6 October 2025: *The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon - On The Second Opinion, women take back the conversation on health. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone, this weekly chat show has straight talk, real experiences and solutions, with prominent female advocates, experts and patients sharing how they confronted gaps in the healthcare system and got (or created) the second opinions that saved their lives. From dismissed symptoms to systemic failures, Dr. Sharon pulls back the curtain on what's really going on in women's health and provides the tools you need to advocate for yourself.


Holidays After Dark - season 4 episode 90: 30 September 2025: *Halloween 2025 Part Two: History of Horror - In this episode, Holidays After Dark continues the Halloween celebrations and explores the history of the horror movie genre. Kristin also unravels the effects that these fear-inducing films have had on popular culture.



New Podcasts - 6 October 2025: *Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong - Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong is new from PAVE Studios today. Heidi Wong unearths the chilling true stories behind the world's most terrifying legends. From haunted dolls to cursed houses, each episode reveals the disturbing real-life events that inspired horror's biggest blockbusters and the ones too twisted to make it to screen.


Womanica - 1 April 2021: Doris "Lucki" Allen


Audio Poem of the Day - episode 1847: 29 June 2025: between our legs all manner of By Valerie Martinez


Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities - episode 166: 23 Jan 2020: *Failure To Launch - Sometimes failure is exactly what you're looking for, and other times, you have to deal with the unexpected. Either way, it makes for an entertaining tale.


5 Good News Stories - 18 February 2025: Baby Elephant Rescue, Poetry Pharmacy, and More!


7 Minutes For Yourself - 3 May 2024: Practical Tips for a Happier, Healthier You



The Daily Poem - 18 September 2025: *The Silent Seer and the Echoes of a Crumbling Sanctuary - Today's poem is about Tiredness in the style of Robert Lowell. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios


Everything Everywhere Daily - episode 84: 28 Sep 2020: *US Territories - If you ask most Americans what makes up the United States, they would tell you the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. They would be right. Mostly. Ever since the founding of the country, the United States has also had territories. Territories have often been training wheels for regions before they became full-blown states. The United States still has territories today. Learn more about the territories of the United States on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


New Podcasts - 6 October 2025: *Last Week in Denmark - Curious about what's really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living in the country? Each week, two hosts from the Last Week In Denmark volunteer community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English - sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It's a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live in Denmark but didn't grow up in Denmark.


Disability Daily Podcast - episode 171: 26 July 2025: *July 26: Americans with Disabilities Act, Guy McElroy & Tanni Grey Thompson - Today we celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990; paraplegic art historian Guy McElroy; and Welsh Paralympic racer Tanni Grey-Thompson!


BirdNote Daily - 31 Mar 2023: *Have You Ever Seen a Tom Turkey's Beard? - With his brilliantly colored plumage fanned out in display, this tom (male) Wild Turkey is a handsome sight to behold. He has a bright red head, long spurs, and... a beard. This "beard" is a small cluster of bristles that sprouts from the bird's chest plumage. It looks like a misplaced ponytail. The older the tom, the longer the beard.


Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - 14 January 2016: Current or Currant? Singular They 



New Podcasts - 6 October 2025: *Gilmore Friends Podcast - In the Gilmore Friends Podcast you'll hear Carrie's first-time take on Gilmore Girls and Chemda's longtime rewatch perspective, shaped by their different upbringings - one raised with a close single mom, the other with a strict immigrant mother. Expect trivia, laughs, and real stories along the way.


Daily Dad Jokes - 20 June 2025: World Productivity Day


BirdNote Daily - 1 April 2023: *Spring Rain Refreshes a Desert -Springtime in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southeastern California. Cacti and wildflowers glisten with raindrops, and birds begin to sing. A House Finch, a Bewick's Wren, a Cactus Wren, a Mourning Dove, and this Costa's Hummingbird all add their sounds.


Daily Facts - 25 September 2025 



New Podcasts - 7 October 2025: *This One Time in Kankakee - 

This One Time in Kankakee has launched its first three episodes, featuring true stories — the wild, the heartfelt, and the hilarious — that define the greater Kankakee, IL area. In the second episode, a Bourbonnais bank robber listens to a local radio report of his heist: and decides to call in to the radio station to tell his side of the story. The show is from the WVLI Podcast Network.


Face The Music: An Electric Light orchestra Song by Song Podcast - [Patreon] episode -14: 11 January 2025: the Eric’s are looking at the song the Duke of Edinburgh‘s lettuce by The Move. A hidden track written by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne. They talk about the pronunciation of Edinburgh. Americans can never get the pronunciation thing with a lot of English words and place names. Leicester is pronounced Lester. Takei vs Shatner. After the discussion they decide what they think of the album the song was from, which was the last song of the album. Archive about the changes in the band The Move. A story in this Patreon expanded addition from Eric W. 


The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 17 March 2025: "Ditloids" w/ Joe Sabia


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



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