The Pod Files - Thursday 13 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] 27 October 2025: *Queen part 5: Interview with Queen icons Brian May & Roger Taylor - Hosted by comedian and lifelong Queen super fan Bill Bailey, this latest installment of the ERAS series dives deep into the story of the band told through the prism of their operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Bill sits down for brand-new conversations with Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queen's legendary guitarist and drummer, who look back on their extraordinary journey, and the legacy of their most famous song. / Photo Credit: Mick Rock 1974, 2025.

The Love Boat Podcast - 25 October 2025: *Introducing The Love Boat Podcast - Set sail with original cast members Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac), and Jill Whelan (Vicki) as they reunite for The Love Boat Podcast: Exciting and New. Each week, the crew welcomes friends, guest stars, and fans aboard for lively, unscripted conversations that blend Hollywood nostalgia with fresh laughs and heartfelt stories. / From behind-the-scenes tales of TV's most iconic cruise ship to candid chats about life, love, and lasting friendships, this is more than a trip down memory lane — it's a brand-new adventure with the people who made The Love Boat unforgettable. / Grab your ticket, climb aboard, and rediscover why the world still loves The Love Boat.

New Podcasts - 10 November 2025: *Broken Ground - On a map, you can often spot pollution sources like a power plant, a highway, or a factory. But why were they built there - and who lives next door? Surprisingly, it's often a short distance from yesterday's plantations to today's pollution. In a new season of Broken Ground, go from a remote turpentine camp where enslaved laborers once toiled, through a bustling "Black Wall Street" where freed men and women once thrived, to the last green stretch of 'Cancer Alley' in Louisiana, where twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner are fighting for justice for descendants of the enslaved. Together, these stories uncover how the legacy of slavery meets today's environmental injustices.

It’s That Part - 22 February 2025: *Reversing Biological Age: Fitness Strategies for Boomers and Gen X - Explore effective fitness routines tailored for Baby Boomers and Generation X aiming to reverse biological aging. Learn from experts who have successfully turned back the clock through mobility exercises, strength training, and cardiovascular activities. Discover how incorporating these practices can enhance longevity and vitality. [I wonder if anyone realises that this is a show presented by AI? It is the same voices as the show AI’s Talking Podcasting.] 

New Podcasts - 10 November 2025: *The Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast - Some of the world's most powerful ideas start in a university lab. But how do we get those ideas out of the lab and into the real world? / On the new Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast, Sam McClure sits down with academics, technologists, and policy leaders at Stanford to understand how they are building a resilient and sustainable future, using the disruptive force of entrepreneurship.

Counterbalance - Season 2 Episode 13: 15 October 2023: *Ætherfrays - Skaranuka - 101th day of Bakkos, 5th year of the Var, 101st Generation / Raka, Lyn and Malaki finally make it to the Atherfrays, the border of the tangleweave. / But getting into the area of the tangleweave turns out to be more difficult than one would expect...

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The Podcast - Trailer: 15 May 2025: *Get ready for exclusive interviews with iconic DJs and music writers who've shaped the sound of the scene over the decades. / Whether you're dreaming of becoming a DJ or just fascinated by the world of DJing, this podcast dives deep into the good, the bad, and the downright messy sides of the industry - from legendary moments to behind-the-booth truths. / Expect real talk, major inspo, and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a beat!

Adrift - Trailer: 3 November 2025: *Introducing Adrift - A young family sells everything to sail around the world. But when catastrophe strikes in the middle of the Pacific, their dream turns into a brutal fight to stay alive. With no radio, few supplies, and sharks circling, Dougal, Lyn, and their children are stranded hundreds of miles from land. Drifting across the vast ocean, if they are to survive, they must confront the elements-and each other. / Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. [Anything that comes from Blanchard House is a must listen to me!] 

Audio Poem of the Day - 2 August 2025 m: On the Floor

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 247: *A Tip for Reheating Pizza - Leftover pizza is already great, but what if it could be even better? Debbie shares a simple microwave method that keeps your reheated slice crispy instead of soggy. All you need is a glass of water and you're on your way to pizza perfection. 🍕 

The Stupid History Minute - 11 November 2025: The Trial 

Happy Place - series 8 episode 3: 12 October 2020: *Skin - As the lead singer in the indie band Skunk Anansie, Skin was one of the iconic faces of the nineties. These days, she mixes her singing with Djing, and has written a new book called It Takes Blood and Guts. In this chat with Fearne, she recounts some of the ways she dealt with the prejudice she faced as a black, queer woman fronting an indie band - and how a chance encounter with Judi Dench helped her find her own voice.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 11 November 2025: doughty

7 Good Minutes - 6 September 2025: Anchor Yourself with aMorning Phrase

StarDate - 10 November 2025: Makahiki

Podnews Daily - 11 November 2025: *tiktok gets into podcasting - New shows and new studios all coming on the TikTok Podcast Network

7 Good Minutes - 6 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The words you speak...

New Podcasts - 10 November 2025: Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations - In Season 12 of the Dakota Spotlight true crime podcast, you'll hear how a 1965 murder near Mankato, Minnesota, set off a quiet chain of consequences that stretched for decades. The season begins with a teenage gunman and the killing of 18-year-old Ray Dahms, then uncovers how one state's system allowed history to repeat itself. / Through the voices of those who lived it and the records they left behind, the show traces how truth, once buried, can still rise to the surface.

BirdNote Daily - 2 June 2023: *Lilli Holden on Birding with Students in Chicago - Lilli Holden is an emerging environmental leader in Chicago. She visits local schools and leads students outside to see birds. Lilli says the students' enthusiasm while birding is contagious. But while visiting various neighborhoods in Chicago, she sees stark differences in access to nature, tied to the history of segregation and divestment in Black communities. She says that people's needs for viable forms of public green space should receive more attention going forward. 

Science Quickly - 15 January 2015: *Ex-President Wins Campaign against Ghastly Guinea Worm - Jimmy Carter's efforts against the horribly painful guinea worm parasitic disease have helped lower the number of cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to just 126 last year. Steve Mirsky reports

Breaker Whiskey - 12 November 2025: Episode 275: From Lora (Listener Message)

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 23: 27 March 2024: *Sandy Gerber's Solution to Overcome Communication Blockers - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Sandy Gerber, the author of "Emotional Magnetism: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection in Your Relationships," Sandy introduces the concept of "Emotional Magnetism." This is a powerful tool designed to revolutionize the way we interact with others. She also emphasizes the importance of carving out time for writing and accepting that early drafts may not be perfect. Her advice to aspiring authors is to focus on editing with the reader's needs in mind transforming initial drafts into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. / Sandy recalls the enjoyable experience of creating the audiobook version of her book with Twin Flames Studios. She highlights the studio's professionalism, organization, and the fun atmosphere that made the recording process a delightful journey.

New Podcasts - 11 November 2025: Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick - What are the pivotal moments that shaped top executives? A new podcast, Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick from CNBC Europe aims to find out. It kicks off with three episodes today featuring entrepreneur Jo Malone CBE, Christian Bruch, CEO of Siemens Energy and Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group.

The Love Boat Podcast - 8 November 2025: *Welcome Aboard! - In this premiere episode, Fred, Ted, and Jill reunite to announce The Love Boat Podcast and share the untold origin story behind it. / They dive into behind-the-scenes memories, their journeys to joining the cast, and how a wave of fan enthusiasm-from cruise ship reunions to global reruns-inspired this new adventure aboard TV's most beloved ship.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 12 November 2025: abide

Womanica - 4 May 2021: Ethelda Bleibtrey

MinuteEarth - 1 April 2025: Why Are There Penguins At The Equator?

The Slowdown - 10 October 2024: Today's poem is Grading Rubric by Antonio de Jesús López. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.

5 Good News Stories - 6 April 2025:,A Light That Never Dies

7 Minutes For Yourself - 26 May 2024: Surviving Stress - The Ultimate Guide to Prioritising Your Mental Well-being. 

StarDate - 11 November 2025: Vesto Slipher

Daily Facts - 14 October 2025

BirdNote Daily - 3 June 2023: *How the Woodcock's Journeys Connect Us - In this show, Marcus Rosten shares his involvement in a study of the American Woodcock with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. / The study revealed the surprising journeys of one of North America's quirkiest birds. One woodcock caught near Buffalo flew nearly 400 miles south without stopping, en route to spend the winter in North Carolina. Migrations like the woodcocks' help connect people all over the continent and highlight the importance of making sure these birds can find safe places to live throughout their range.

Sounds Profitable - 10 November 2025: *Indie Podcasting's Challenges, Netflix to Produce Video Pods, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Netflix is looking to make their own video podcasts, The Podcast Host has a survey of indie podcast creators, and Eric Nuzum pitches maybe podcasts don't need vocal credits at the end of episodes.

Al-Proof - 16 September 2025; *Al-Proof: Raising Kids in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Al-Proof is a podcast and a movement. It's an acknowledgement that artificial intelligence has arrived and is going to have a profound impact on humanity's future, reshaping how we live, work, and even raise our children. Al-Proof is a resource for understanding and navigating a future alongside Al. This groundbreaking podcast and video series is designed to break down complex Al topics into digestible, engaging content that's perfect for anyone looking to make sense of this technological revolution. / Our first season, "Preparing Kids for the Al Era," tackles one of the most pressing concerns for parents and educators alike. / We'll be interviewing a diverse range of experts, including Al entrepreneurs, educators, developmental psychologists, and parents. These conversations will explore the unique opportunities and challenges that Al presents to the next generation. From enhancing learning experiences to navigating the ethical implications of Al, we'll cover it all with real-world stories and expert insights. / Al-Proof isn't just about understanding artificial intelligence; it's about putting guardrails in place where Al can be most damaging and empowering our listeners to leverage this technology for a better future. / Each episode will provide actionable tips on integrating Al in education, fostering creativity, and boosting critical thinking skills in an Al-driven world. We'll also delve into strategies for developing emotional intelligence, an increasingly crucial skill as Al takes over more routine tasks. By tuning in, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about Al's role in your family's life. Join us on this exciting journey where technology meets humanity in the most intriguing ways. 

Ri's Records - episode 10: 9 November 2025: Wouldn't It Be Nice?: Brian Wilson's  Eternal Masterpiece That Is "Pet Sounds".

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 13 November 2025: peremptory

7 Good Minutes - 7 September 2025: Trust the Process - Embracing Your New Day's Unfolding Journey

New Podcasts - 11 November 2025: *Mean But True with Suzanne Lambert - If you have nothing nice to say, you can sit with us. Suzanne Lambert, the "Regina George liberal," presents Mean But True with Suzanne Lambert - an unapologetically irreverent and lighthearted podcast that explores pop culture, current events, and the politics that shape our everyday lives. Strong opinions about inconsequential (and otherwise) topics are encouraged. Do you have something mean but true you need to get off your chest? Put it in the book — and on the pod.

Daily Life Pro Tips - 12 October 2025

7 Good Minutes - 7 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The river that moves...

The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 38: 10 November 2025: *Amazon Streams Jason & Travis Kelce, Spotify Tackles Al, and The Last Invention Podcast - On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover Amazon Prime Video streaming New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce in the U.S. (international fans, you're on YouTube for now). Steven Goldstein weighs in on how the term "podcast" now means personality-driven, on-demand content, no matter the platform. Spotify is testing Al transparency tools for music, and NPR confirms that podcasts are outpacing radio in revenue, proving your earbuds are officially valuable. / Plus, this week's podcast pick is The Last Invention, a gripping dive into the history, rivalries, and visions behind Al, exploring the people racing to create what may be humanity's ultimate invention. Discovered via mowPod Charts, it's suspenseful, dramatic, and perfect for anyone curious about the future of technology. 

StarDate - 12 November 2025: Moon and Regulus

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 248: *A Tip For Keeping Your Laundry Fresh (w/ Dillin Apelyan) - Ever notice a funky smell coming from your washing machine? Guest tipper Dillin Apelyan shares a simple post-laundry habit that prevents mold and keeps your clothes smelling clean. This small change makes a massive difference in your laundry routine.

BirdNote Daily - 4 June 2023: *Insects Are Essential - Insects sustain our ecosystems, as a food source and pollinators of 90% of all plants. / But their numbers have dropped by half in the last 50 years, so it is now critical to help foster insects. One concrete way to help is to grow native plants that provide food and shelter for insects like caterpillars. Growing such plants directly benefits birds and helps insects keep the natural world ticking.

The Stupid History Minute - 12 November 2025: Lolita 

The Trip by Theo Banks - season 1 episode 7: 10 November 2025: *Chapter 7: Thursday's - Thursday night at Colonie, the group slips into their familiar booth and lets the week unwind — talk drifting from art and startups to memory, risk, and the price of staying in motion. Between oysters, Barolo, and quiet jokes about markets and love, old rhythms resurface and new tensions hum beneath the glass.

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - [Amazon Music] 23 April 2025: "Beyond the Gravestone" w/ Alix Strauss. 

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 9 November 2025: Joaquin Rodrigo's popular concierto

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 10 November 2025: A cold welcome for Verdi?

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 11 November 2025: Hannibal Lokumbe's 'African Portraits'

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 12 November 2025: William Schuman writes a ‘Symphony for Strings'

Composers Datebook - [Spotify] 13 November 2025: Casals and Copland at the White House

Holidays After Dark - season 4 episode 94: 11 November 2025: Christmas 2025 Part One: Cindy Lou, Who? - In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent Halloween-filled trip to Los Angeles and reviews Taylor Momsen's new Christmas album "Pretty Reckless Christmas".

Daily Dad Jokes - 5 July 2025: National Bikini Day! 

The Daily Quiz Show - 8 October 2025: Art and Literature 

The Daily Poem - 2 October 2025: *The Phoenix Maiden's Silent Rebellion: Rising from the Ashes of Whispered Judgments - Today's poem is about Humiliation in the style of Maya Angelou. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 

Literally! With Rob Lowe - episode 288: 6 November 2025: *Sebastian Maniscalco: Kids These Days - Friend of the show Sebastian Maniscalco returns! His latest special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right," premieres on Hulu on Friday, November 21. The comedian and actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss growing up in the days before air conditioning, Sebastian wants to know what Rob uses Tiktok for, Rob's first time meeting Frank Sinatra, the state of entertainment, and much more.