The Pod Files - Saturday 1 November 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

Beatles Books - episode 97: 24 October 2025: *Tom Doyle - 'Ringo - A Fab Life' - My returning guest for this episode is Tom Doyle who brings his mosaic biography of Ringo Starr. / Tom's book covers all of Ringo's remarkable life from his impoverished childhood to the dizzying heights of Beatlemania, from his alcohol hazed 80's to the sober elder Statesman of rock, it's all here in Tom's brilliant book.

7 Good Minutes - 28 August 2025: Start Your Day with Self-Compassion: A Morning Reset

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 2 Bonus: 21 October 2025: *Fun Facts With Drezz Deckard 1 - Darkness Falls Fun Facts / Presenter: Drezz Deckard / Topic: Genes

Ghost: Scary Stories for Halloween - Bonus: 31 October 2025: You Might Also Like ‘Tickled to Death’ 

7 Good Minutes - 28 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The morning mirror reflects...

The Divide - Season 1 Episode 3: 31 October 2025: *episode 3 'It's Good to Have Aspirations' - Wilder and Dalton close in on the KGB spy codenamed 'Butterfly', but Wilder's past still threatens to overwhelm him. / Contains violence, disturbing scenes and some strong language.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 31 October 2025: hobgoblin

StarDate - 29 October 2025: Self Destruction

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 1 Bonus: 9 November 2024: Ren and Hiro Go Shopping - Ren and Hiro are back in Darkness Falls at the local shopping arcade. Words are exchanged. / Antics ensue.

Daily Facts - 9 October 2025

BirdNote Daily - 17 May 2023: *Don't Separate People from Nature - The environmental movement has historically been very white. As a conservation scientist for the National Wildlife Federation, Corina Newsome works with government agencies to make sure that conservation plans will benefit Black and Brown people and the

environmental health of their communities.

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 1 Bonus: 11 November 2024: *The Abyss Grocery - We have everything from the Nine Rings of Hell to the Highest Choir! / Shop smart! Shop the Abyss! -- Mendy Charr, Manager

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 240: 31 October 2025: *A Tip For A Better Tasting Smoothie - Ever feel like your healthy smoothie needs a little something extra? Arielle discovered that adding a single Oreo transforms her daily smoothie into something that tastes like a cookies and cream milkshake-—without derailing your nutrition goals. It's a small indulgence that makes healthy habits way more enjoyable.

Womanica - 22 April 2021: Claire Philips

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 1 Bonus: 13 November 2024: *Ren and Hiro Get Coffee - Take a little time with Ren Black and Hiro Akashi as they take a little coffee break.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 12: 10 January 2024: *Kevin Wilde's Guide to Overcoming Leadership Blind Spots - In this enlightening episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Kevin Wilde, author of "Coachability: The Leadership Superpower," emphasizes the importance of being curious and open to receiving feedback in effective leadership. This "learning zone," as Kevin describes it, is where leaders can truly harness the superpower of "Coachability." Kevin also offers valuable advice, stressing the importance of starting the writing process, seeking help, and understanding your audience. He shares his experience of working with Twin Flames Studios in creating his audiobook, appreciating the professional standards, patience, and support provided throughout the process. Tune in to this episode to gain insights from Kevin Wilde's expertise in "Coachability" and his journey in bringing his book to life, both in print and audio format.

The Stupid History Minute - 1 November 2025: Literary Legends Month

Seaside Pod Review - episode 65: 1 January 2024: Randy is away, so they have chosen to release a spare episode where they discuss the Brian May solo hit single Driven By You. Randy was gigging recently when they recorded this episode. Playing gigs in Saskatoon, and then going home for a whole leaks. Kev‘s kids going easy on him. Brandi mentioned that when we went to play some sort of sporting game together or something, Kev turned into a stereotypical apologetic British person. For this emergency backup episode they have a special randomiser wheel that spins solo material. If I get the chance to edit this, then I will I’ve already said what this song is, and put in here what the song is. A song that Brian was commissioned to write by the Ford motor company. I do actually remember those adverts. Here is a scenario that I’ve just though about, which is “what if Brian found out that the Ford motor company wanted Roger’s song I’m in love with my car from the album A night at the Opera, and thought to himself, no way, he lords it over us because he makes more money from it being the b-side to Bohemian Rhapsody, so I’ll write a song for this instead?” Being the drummer in Coldplay.” After discussing thanking, which is a champion to me, they look at a version that has Cozy Powell on drums. As opposed to the programmed drums. Randy mentions a Canadian artist named Colin something or other. They vote whether the song is a champion or bites the dust. I vote it a champion. 

Yokai Detective Agency - 15 November 2024: *Season 1 Bonus: Atomic Arsenal LLC Mission - Atomic Arsenal LLC. Count on us, we'll conquer it all.

7 Minutes For Yourself - 19 May 2024: Key Steps to a Refreshed Mindset 

New Podcasts - 29 October 2025: *From My Yard To Your Yard - In the UK, the Aesthetica Short Film Festival is showcasing podcasts for the first time: and one show that has been selected is From My Yard to Your Yard, a story of one of the "Windrush Generation" moving from Jamaica to the UK.

Fanzone from TrueFans - Season 2 Episode 1:  31 October 2025: *How To Claim Your Show - Why should podcasters claim their show on TrueFans, and how to do it.

MinuteEarth - 24 March 2025: Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys ((and other animal sayings)

The Bright Sessions - season 8 episode 1: 1 November 2025: *Epilogue: Reaching Back - Dr. Joan Bright catches up with an old friend. / On November 1st, 2015, we published the first episode of The Bright Sessions. None of us could have imagined what came next. [It was a nice surprise after so many years to find a new episode of The Bright Sessions in my feed. It was so comforting to hear the voices of those same actors portraying the characters with dialogue that fits perfectly.i will not say anything about the episode as it would be one big spoiler to say anything at all, other than it being emotional.] 

StarDate - 30 October 2025: The Gorgons

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 13: 17 January 2024: *Jennifer Brown's Strategies for Creating Cultures of Belonging - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we are joined by Jennifer Brown, author of four influential books, including

"How to Be an Inclusive Leader." Jennifer, with her extensive background in DEl consulting, emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing one's privileges and advantages to foster allyship and build more inclusive environments. In addition to her work in DEl, Jennifer encourages writers not to dismiss their unique stories and perspectives, highlighting the importance of each individual's experiences in contributing to a diverse literary landscape. Jennifer's approach to writing is deeply personal and transformative, focusing on sharing stories that resonate with a wide range of audiences and leave a lasting impact. Join as Jennifer recounts the professionalism and talent in creating her audiobooks with Twin Flames Studios, which helped bring her message to life in the audio format, making her work accessible to an even broader audience.

New Podcasts - 30 October 2025:,*The Tyrant In Training Podcast - On Tyrant In Training this Halloween week, Norwegian actress Nikoline Bangen returns to talk about how she would continue ruling over her community of survivors in a zombie apocalypse.

Question of the Week - episode 532: 22 September 2023: Will tattoos protect skin from sun damage? - Thanks to Cecilio for sending in this question. / James Tytko asked University of Leeds Professor of Dermatology, Julia Newton Bishop, for assistance...

BirdNote Daily - 18 May 2023: *Júlia d'Oliveira on Recreating Extinct Animals - Júlia d'Oliveira is a paleoartist who brings extinct species to life in artwork. For each species she illustrates, she learns everything she can about the species to come up with a realistic portrait. Júlia hopes her paleoart offers something different from the grotesque versions of dinosaurs in movies she remembers from growing up.

Beauty Unlocked the podcast - Bonus: 21 October 2025:,*Vampire Beauty: The Gothic Body - In this episode, I explore the Gothic body, where beauty, death and desire intertwine. / From vampire myths to historical obsessions with youth and purity, l uncover how the pursuit of eternal beauty has always revealed something darker about power, fear, and control. / ***Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised***

Science Quickly - 31 December 2014: *Lyme Helps Spread Other Tick Infections - Mice infected with Lyme and the Babesia parasite are more likely to pass on babesiosis than mice infected with babesiosis alone. / Christopher Intagliata reports. 

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast - episode 2: 24 February 2020: *Heat Waves and Harvests: The Challenges of Arizona Winemaking - Discover the fascinating journey of Callaghan Vineyards, a winery in Arizona that emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in winemaking. Host Forrest Kelly interviews Kent Callaghan, who shares insights into the challenges faced when starting the vineyard amidst extreme weather conditions in the 1990s. With over 30 years of experience, Kent discusses the critical role of pruning in achieving success and the ongoing quest to determine which grape varieties thrive best in Arizona's unique climate. / Listeners will also learn about the intriguing history of the corkscrew, a tool essential for wine lovers. Join us for an adventure through the world of winemaking, where Kent's passion and dedication shine through, making it clear that the journey of discovery is just as important as the final product in the glass.

New Podcasts - 31 October 2025: *Tales Beneath the Surface - In Tales Beneath the Surface, you'll hear a collection of original horror stories set in a version of London where the ordinary and the uncanny overlap. Each episode features several self-contained tales, narrated with dark humour and unsettling charm by The Narrator. Perfect for fans of anthology podcasts, atmospheric storytelling, and things that whisper your name in the dark.

Sounds Profitable - 29 October 2025: *Defining "Al" for Advertising, Acast CEO on Video Podcasting, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Amazon has laid off some Audible corporate staff, lAB looking to define Al transparency for ads, Acast's CEO on video podcasting, how Al search is changing brand discovery, and Nielsen's summer data on audio listenership.

Ghost: Scary Stories for Halloween - 31 October 2025: *The October Records Episode 31: Halloween Night - Check out our Halloween Pop-up Channel here. / Silas's final recording reveals the price of breaking the Pattern: someone must become the eternal narrator, forever telling the story to keep it from becoming real again. As Halloween strikes midnight and Millbrook dissolves into nothing, Void Margaret speaks a new story into existence-one where the people remember they're more than their fears, where the Entity is revealed as nothing but fear that grew too strong. With each word, Void Margaret becomes the town itself -every brick, breath, and word-transforming into Millbrook's permanent guardian story. / The Entity cracks and wears out like an overplayed record while Void Margaret becomes distributed through everything: the voice that whispers "it's just a dream," the guardian ensuring ghost stories end well, the shield between darkness and light. Real Margaret finds one final blank record labeled "Play only if the Pattern returns," containing Void Margaret's story for future generations. / The series ends with Void Margaret's voice in the wind, forever telling the story that keeps Millbrook safe: "Once upon a time, there was a town called Millbrook. And everyone lived happily ever after."

Literally! With Rob Lowe - episode 286: 23 October 2025: *LeAnn Rimes: Self Wrap is So Imminent - Rob welcomes LeAnn Rimes to the "9-1-1" television universe! Singer, songwriter, and actress LeAnn Rimes joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Rob's brother on "9-1-1: Nashville," why she believes auto-tune makes music less interesting, what it's like being a judge on "The Voice" in Australia and the U.K., her memories as the youngest person to ever win the Best New Artist Grammy award, and much more. Plus, Rob asks LeAnn about the evolution of National Anthem performances at sporting events.

StarDate - 31 October 2025: Abandoned Observatories

Holidays After Dark - 28 October 2025: *Halloween 2025 Part Four: My Favourite Things - In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween tricks and treats, including movies, snacks, and more!

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 14: 24 January 2024: *Creating Safe Spaces: Minette Norman's Vision for Empathetic Leaders - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we are joined by Minette Norman, a former tech executive and a co-author of "The Psychological Safety Playbook." Minette discusses the importance of creating an environment where psychological safety is prioritized, enabling individuals to express themselves without fear of negative consequences. She offers valuable advice for authors, stressing the importance of dedicating time to writing and acknowledging the non-linear nature of the creative process. / She shares her experiences of co-authoring and the benefits of having early readers for feedback, which can be especially helpful for solo authors. Tune in as Minette reflects on creating her audiobooks with Twin Flames Studios, highlighting the supportive and encouraging environment that made the process enjoyable and fulfilling.

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 9 April 2025: "Bizarro Household Items" w/ Karen Puzzles

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 10 April 2025: "Alphabet/Siblings Day" w/ A.J. & Greg

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 11 April 2025: "T for Two, April May June, and Vague Value!" w/ A.J. & Greg