The Pod Files - Sunday 2 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

Eras - [BBC Sounds] 18 October 2025: *Queen part 1: Ascension -Bill Bailey tells the story of rock's most flamboyant and iconic band. / In the first episode of Eras: Queen, it's the late 60s, and four outsiders with academic brains collide in London. We find out how Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John were drawn together through college friendships and a shared creative vision. / In the first half of the 70s, they played college gigs and support tours, started to refine their live show and build an audience proving they could command the attention of their growing fans. From recording demos, we go with them as they recorded their first three albums, Queen, Queen Il and Sheer Heart Attack. / Through rare BBC archive and new interviews from Brian May and Roger Taylor plus contributors including record executive Paul Watts, journalist Rosie Horide who followed the band in their early days and Bob Harris, an early supporter, we find out how their ascension was met with financial struggles but as a band they had a shared creative vision to take on the World.

Eras - [BBC Sounds] 13 October 2025: *Queen part 2: Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen and in the second episode it's 1975, and Queen are on the brink of failure. / With financial issues they are exhausted and overlooked, but take a huge gamble on something long, weird, and radio-unfriendly: Bohemian Rhapsody. / As the world turns to Queen we explore their evolution into stadium-shaking titans throughout the late 1970s. / Through archive and new interviews, including journalist David Quantick and singer Adam Lambert, we see how Queen were on a roll with releasing albums and were performing internationally to cement their global fame. / In the early 80s, we find them embracing synths, disco, and sci-fi scores with albums The Game and the Flash Gordon soundtrack. Through their groundbreaking tour of South America, and the release of Greatest Hits we explore Queen at their height before they face burnout and are unsure of what comes next.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 1 November 2025: ostracise

VRP Rocks Classic Rock Interviews - 27 October 2025: *Stu Cook (CCR) & John McFee (Doobie Brothers) - Jackdawg! - What happens when rock legends from two iconic bands lock themselves in a studio with no rules, no label pressure and total creative freedom? / In this very special episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson sits down with Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers to unearth the incredible lost story of Jackdawg - a band made up of three Rock & Roll Hall of Famers whose early '90s album was shelved before it ever got a proper release... until now. / Hear how this unique project came together, why it disappeared for decades and why 2025 is finally the time for Jackdawg's music to be heard. / Love classic rock? Check out VRP Rocks on Youtube - with 35,000 subscribers and 11 million views — for even more exclusive interviews and rock history. / And if you missed it, scroll back to last week's episode where Stu dives into his CCR days, and stay tuned for next week's follow-up as John McFee reveals the 5 greatest albums he's ever played on — from Van Morrison and Elvis Costello to The Grateful Dead and more.

StarDate - 1 November 2024: Settling In

Counterbalance - Season 1 Episode 12: 15 May 2023: *Lithosynthesis - Arepanuka, 100th day of Bakkos, 5th year of the Var, 101st Generation / After their negotiation with Ferryce, Raka, Lyn and Malaki head back to the Stone Serpent to tie up loose ends...

The Stupid History Minute - 2 November 2025: A Fine Balance

7 Good Minutes - 29 August 2025: Find Mental Clarity Through the Power of Silence

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 2 November 2025: arbitrary 

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 15: 31 January 2024: *Crafting a Powerful Brand Identity with Ivan Estrada - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Ivan Estrada, a real estate entrepreneur, branding expert, and the author of "Brand With Purpose" dives into effective branding, revealing that it's much more than just the visual aspects like logos and colors. / He stresses the importance of introspection and understanding the legacy one wants to leave. His advice for authors is to separate from daily life to find inspiration and reconnect with past experiences. Ivan shares a unique technique of going through old photo albums to rekindle emotions and memories, which help him in the writing process. Reflecting on his audiobook journey, he highlights how his audiobook recording process was not only enjoyable but also contributed to enhancing his public speaking skills. Ivan's approach to creating an audiobook was both a professional and personal growth experience. Listen to this episode to gain insights from Ivan Estrada's expertise in branding with purpose and his journey in bringing his message to readers and listeners in an engaging and impactful way.

7 Good Minutes - 29 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - In the garden of the...

The Duets Special Podcast with Chrissie Hynde - season 1 episode 1: 20 October 2025: Rufus Wainwright • Julian Lennon • Brandon Flowers - Legendary music icon Chrissie Hynde is joined by esteemed journalist Gareth A Davies in a unique podcast series; as they break down the stories, songs, and collaborations that make up the new album Duets Special from Chrissie Hynde & Pals. / This week: Rufus Wainwright, Julian Lennon, and Brandon Flowers.

BirdNote Daily - 19 May 2023: *Instrumental Bird Sounds - Birds communicate with a fascinating array of instrumental sounds, and nearly all are made with their feathers or bills. The territorial drumming of a woodpecker - like this Black-backed Woodpecker - is one example. / American Crows clatter their beaks to make rattling sounds. And the remarkable drumming of a Ruffed Grouse is produced by a rapid beating of its wings.

Podnews Daily - 29 October 2025: *Spotify adds video to Apple TV app - Yes, it really didn't have it before

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 2 Bonus:  23 October 2025: Fun Facts With Ren Black 1 - Darkness Falls Fun Facts / Presenter: Ren Black / Topic: Detective Archetypes

Daily Dad Jokes - 2 July 2025

MinuteEarth - 25 March 2025: When Trees Go Nuts

Sounds Profitable - 30 October 2025: *Triton Digital's AdBuilder, Vertical YouTube Outearns Horizontal, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Triton Digital launches AdBuilder Al, YouTube Shorts earn more than longform videos per watch-hour, new report argues top-of-funnel brand awareness influences purchase decisions more than thought, and China now requires influencers be qualified in certain fields before speaking authoritatively on several topics.

Science Quickly - 2 January 2015: *Large Carnivores Getting Comfy in Europe - Populations of big carnivores such as brown bears, Eurasian lynx, grey wolves and wolverines are stable or increasing in a substantial part of Europe. Cynthia Graber reports. 

7 Minutes For Yourself - 20 May 2024: Achieving Constant Growth Effortlessly

Womanica - 23 April 2021: Mary Jane Richards

Podnews Daily - 30 October 2025: *Making podcast ads easier to buy - A new tool from Triton bringing scale to podcast ads

New Podcasts - 31 October 2025: *BAD COUSINS - Why are the Abraham Accords named after Abraham? Bad Cousins, a new show from Kollo Media and The Diasporist, begins with this deceptively simple question and goes on a whirlwind tour of geopolitics, theology, pop culture, and anthropological theory. Old Abe is both a universal symbol and the ancestor of two peoples: the Arabs and the Jews. What do these ancient cousins owe each other, and is anyone holding up their side of the deal?

Station 151 - Season 2 Episode 8: 5 November 2024: *Unboxing - After a failed attack on Richard, Wayne is locked in the storage room with Buzz and Doctor Alfieri. Inside, Alfieri finally reveals the grisly truth behind Wayne's origin and purpose at Station 151. / Content warning: profanity, loud noises, violence. 

BirdNote Daily - 20 May 2023: *Western Tanagers Are Flashes of Bright Color - Western Tanagers dart from tree to tree, on the lookout for delicious bugs. They'll find them by scanning the tree bark — or maybe snatching them from mid-air during flight - a tactic called hawking. Come winter, these lovely songbirds head south, where they fit right in with the other brightly colored tropical birds they'll spend the winter with in Mexico and Central America.

7 Good Minutes - 30 August 2025: Your Intentions Are Your Guideposts to Meaningful Living

Daily Life Pro Tips - 6 October 2025

DASH - Season 1 Episode 14: 15 October 2021: *Dash Season 1: Interlude 2: Emily Butterback encounters a strange visitor in the museum.

7 Good Minutes - 30 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The path to a meaningful...

Als Talk About Podcasting - 21 October 2025: *How often should your podcast release new episodes? - Current trends and listener expectations within the podcasting industry. The first article, citing The Podcast Study, emphasizes that most podcast listeners desire a frequent release schedule, with 70% preferring new episodes several times a week to build the show into their daily routine. Conversely, the second source details an experiment where college students critiqued Al-generated podcasts, resulting in a low average rating of 2.3 out of 5, indicating a strong preference for human connection, personality, and authenticity over simply receiving factual content. Collectively, the texts suggest that while consistency in publishing is key to listener retention and algorithmic visibility, the quality and human element of the content are crucial for forming the deep, emotional bonds that define the successful podcast medium.

Yokai Detective Agency - Season 2 Bonus: 28 October 2025: Fun Facts With Drezz Deckard 2 - Darkness Falls Fun Facts / Presenter: Drezz Deckard / Topic: Solar Flares

Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews - episode 86: 23 September 2025: *The Cars 3 surviving members help tell the bands long awaited story - The three surviving members help writer Bill Janovitz work through the history of The Cars. How did this Boston band become of the 80's most influential bands? I dig into the new book "Let The Stories be Told" and reveal why this book is a must read.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 16: 7 February 2024: *Chrissie Kenaston on Inviting Grace into Motherhood - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we are delighted to feature Chrissie Kenaston, author of "What If I Name Her Grace?" and a dedicated military spouse and mother of three. Chrissie shares her mission to help mothers lighten their load by integrating faith and God's grace into every aspect of their lives.She discusses how bringing faith into daily life can significantly alleviate the overwhelming feeling of trying to manage everything perfectly. Additionally, Chrissie offers valuable advice for authors, focusing on the importance of allowing the creative process to unfold naturally, without forcing it, which leads to more authentic and impactful writing. Then, Chrissie reflects on and appreciates the coaching and support provided by Twin Flames Studios, which not only made the process enjoyable but also helped as she harnessed her voice.

SmartLess Presents ClueLess - 29 October 2025: *INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri! - Say hello to the new show from SmartLess Media, I Need You Guys! Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri are comedians who have been best friends for over 20 years, and on I Need You Guys, their group chat has been made public; they'll catch up, ask each other for advice, answer listener questions, and welcome a special guest into the chat every episode! Please enjoy this clip featuring everybody's favorite Sean Hayes, as the crew discuss the origins of SmartLess and falling for comedic effect.

Daily Shower Thoughts - 22 September 2025

The Afternoon Tune - 22 October 2025: *Al Actress Tilly Norwood: What Does This Mean For The Future of Entertainment? - Al Actress Tilly Norwood: What Does This Mean For The Future of Entertainment? Hello, tune squad! On this episode of The Afternoon Tune, Josh and Neal dive into the fascinating and controversial world of Al in Hollywood — specifically focusing on the rise of the Al-generated actress, Tilly Norwood. They break down how Tilly was created, her growing presence in film and social media, and what this means for the future of acting, creativity, and ethics in entertainment. Is this the next big leap for Hollywood, or a step too far?

5 Good News Stories - 23 March 2025: Scotland is NOT banning cats!

The Daily Quiz Show - 3 October 2025: Geography

The Slowdown - episode 1207: 1 October 2024: Today's poem is from "Spring and All" by William Carlos Williams. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.

Hitmaker Chronicles - 26 July 2024: *21 Pilots "Stressed Out" - Dive into an in-depth exploration of Twenty One Pilots' "Stressed Out," a song that became an anthem for a generation facing the pressures of adulthood and longing for simpler times. In this episode of "The Hitmaker Chronicles," we uncover the origins, lyrical depth, and musical composition that made "Stressed Out" a cultural phenomenon. / Join us as we discuss the song's impact on mental health conversations, its critical acclaim, and how it propelled the duo to international fame. Discover how Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun created a track that resonates deeply with listeners around the world.

Daily Facts - 10 October 2025

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum - 28 October 2025:,*BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth - Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents' marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera days, her breakout in horror classics, and her reflections on vulnerability, meditation, and balance. A deeply personal and inspiring look at a career built on truth and resilience.