The Pod Files - Thursday 30 October 2025

 

A large number of the ones at the beginning were from my time off, where I was listening to some shows to do with my forthcoming Pods Like Us guest, Tina Dietz. 

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

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 1: 27 Oct 2023: *Championing Equity in Writing: Gena Cox's Inclusive Solutions - Join us for an enlightening session with Gena Cox, a renowned expert in equity and inclusion and author of Leading Inclusion. In this episode "5 Minute Advice for Authors,", Gena delves into the importance of representation and inclusivity in the literary world. Drawing from her vast experience, she shares insight on how authors can weave diverse narratives and create more inclusive stories. Whether you're an emerging writer or a seasoned author, Gena's perspective promises to enrich your understanding of equity in literature and inspire you to champion diversity in your works.

New Podcasts - 27 October 2025: *Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration - Want to love cooking again... or just in general? Chef Over Your Shoulder is the new podcast for you! Join professional chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit, and "burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan" expert, Amy Schlueter, to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 1; 1 November 2023: *Overcoming Noise: Yedda Stancil's Journey to 'Shut Up and Sit' -  Discover the transformative power of silence with Yedda Stancil, consciousness coach, consultant, and the author of Shut Up and Sit: Finding Silence and All the Life-Changing Magic that Comes with It. In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," take a dive into her journey as an author as she shares her valuable insights and experience from navigating the self-publishing world and creating "Reading Rainbow for Adults" with her book. If you're a budding author or someone passionate about books, don't miss this conversation about how authenticity and the life-changing magic of silence can shift your world.

Drink From the Well - Trailer: 4 April 2023: The perfect podcast for leaders to enjoy ano learn from, complete with wisdom from all the stories and experiences of the leaders who have come to the well before. Because leadership is ever-evolving, make sure you get your regular dose on any of your favorite podcast apps. We're always here to refresh and entertain you anytime you need a Drink From The Well.

New Podcasts - 27 October 2025: *my Body can : putting myself back together again in my 50's Podcast - Are you overwhelmed by how your aging body is changing? Steph Fuccio is spending 30 days diving deep into different fitness programs and resources to find help for aches and pains that she has that (she hopes) can be solved with the right movement plan. / Join her on My Body Can and figure out your movement plan at the same time!

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 3: 1 November 2023: Embracing Self-Acceptance with Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen - Step into the world of Ryan Joseph Allen, queer mystic and author of "My Drug Dealer Brought Me to God," where the journey of self-acceptance, meaning, and life's purpose intertwine. In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Ryan shares profound insights drawn from his personal experiences and expertise as a Transformation Coach and discusses how authors can infuse their works with deeper meaning and authenticity to improve their storytelling. Whether you're seeking inspiration or a fresh perspective on embracing your true self in your writing, Ryan's reflections are sure to guide you in the right direction.

The Start Something Show - episode 1: 11 March 2015: *Thomas Bahler - From Music Legend to Story Telling Savant - Join us as Thomas shares his incredible journey through his legendary career in the music industry. Listen in to hear some of the important lessons he has learned along the way and how you can incorporate them into your life.

New Podcasts - 28 October 2025: *Shifting Terrain - The acclaimed independent podcast Shifting Terrain is back today. The second season kicks off with a lively discussion between a progressive, weightlifting social media star and Fox News expert that illuminates the media's role in shaping political narratives and election outcomes. Future episodes will continue to highlight diverse voices and explore timely topics, including the role of Christian nationalism in politics, if unions are actually the way to build power, and the realities of immigration policy.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 4: 8 November 2023: *The Art of Being Heard: Lisa Bragg's Self-Promotion Strategies - Were you told that you shouldn't 'brag' or talk about yourself too much, and now it feels uncomfortable to promote your expertise or your business? In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors" with Lisa Bragg, the author of "Bragging Rights" and a specialist in purposeful self-promotion, Lisa offers a path to authentic and impactful expression. Lisa delves into the significance of self-acceptance and the power of meaningful communication. Her insights are not just about promoting oneself but about serving a greater purpose.

New Podcasts - 27 October 2025: *The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes - The Line was new from FlightStory last week. / The Line is "the moment between who you are now, and the person you want to be," and is hosted by Dr. Kristen Holmes, renowned performance expert, coach, and Global Head of Human Performance & Principal Scientist at WHOOP.

Star Trek: Khan - Episode 8: 27 October 2025: *Original Sin - Five years after disaster sweeps the planet, Khan's people and the Elboreans prepare their joint, single venture toward salvation.

Khan learns the truth behind their predicament.

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - season 3 episode 1: 9 October 2024: *Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall - On the Season 3 premiere of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with visionary scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Jane shares her reflections on turning 90 (spoiler: she's just getting started) and what she considers her next great adventure will be. The pair also discuss Jane's trailblazing work in Gombe, and how she uses storytelling to drive change. Plus, Julia and her 90-year-old mom, Judith, discuss the thrilling prospect of surviving a camping trip, courtesy of Julia's bestie, Paula-because what better way to bond than trying to survive in the wilderness? [rest in peace Jane Goodall. An incredible soul, the likes of which the world will never see again.] 

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 5: 15 November 2023: *Transforming Everyday Talks: Haesun Moon's Unique Approach - In this insightful episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we are joined by Haesun Moon, the author of "Coaching A to Z, The Extraordinary Use of Ordinary Words." Haesun, a renowned researcher and communication scientist, shares her unique approach to enhancing everyday conversations, both in personal and professional settings. She also offers practical advice emphasizing the importance of writing for a specific audience and the value of consistent writing, even when inspiration seems elusive. Join as Haesun highlights the very personal event that ultimately brought her book and story to life. This episode is for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and for authors seeking to write with purpose and clarity.

The Stupid History Minute - 28 October 2024: Andrei Chikatilo 

Sounds Profitable - 27 October 2025: *C-Suite Podcast Hosts, Ads That Cost More for Less Traffic, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: brands are paying more for ads that do less, the rise of c-suite podcast hosts (and why), creators are seeing brand deals later and later into Q4 than usual, how to harness audio podcast clips well on social media, and YouTube's TV presence might be plateauing.

New Podcasts - 28 October 2025: *Saving Throw Society - Saving Throw Society is an actual-play Dungeons & Dragons series set in a modern New Orleans where the boundary between the mortal world and the Feywild has faded. / Thirty years after magic became part of everyday life, the city hums with secrets, strange bargains, and dangerous beauty. Join a cast of adventurers as they navigate power, consequence, and the unseen forces shaping their fate. It launches today.

Ghost: Scary Stories for Halloween - 28 October 2025: *The October Records Episode 28: *The Return - All twenty-seven recordings play simultaneously as the shattered record player reassembles itself, causing all five October cycles to collapse into the same moment-multiple versions of every horror manifest at once, fighting each other for the right to be real while downtown Millbrook phases between five different centuries. Real Margaret reveals she created void-Margaret as an eight-year-old's imaginary friend, playing pretend with blank records and telling the story so many times that void-Margaret as an eight-year-old's imaginary friend, playing pretend with blank records and telling the story so many times that void-Margaret became real and needed to create her own history through the recordings. / Five versions of each horror battle in the streets-Davidson-things tearing at each other, Lucy Hendersons trying to eat each other, Silas Cranes all recording different truths-while the fictional horrors begin murdering real people. A child's voice (eight-year-old Margaret) echoes through the chaos revealing she recorded the last three episodes herself as fail-safes that create endings, not horror, hidden somewhere in the library that now exists in five temporal states simultaneously. Real Margaret and void-Margaret must work together to find the hidden recordings as the Pattern collapses rather than completes, making everything true at once while the entity counts / "TWENTY-EIGHT PLAYING. TWO MORE NEEDED."

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 261: 27 October 2025: *A Tip For Retrieving Accidentally Closed Browser Tabs - Ever accidentally close a browser tab you needed? Command + Shift + T (or Control + Shift + T on Windows) reopens your most recently closed tabs in Chrome, Firefox, and most modern browsers. No digging through history required-just one quick keystroke brings everything back.

7 Good Minutes - 26 August 2025: Protect Your First Thoughts

Podnews Daily - 28 October 2025: *New, open podcast hosting company launches - Subscriptions, streaming payments and video via RSS

New Podcasts - 28 October 2025: *Party of One Podcast is celebrating its ten year anniversary this week. Each episode, host Jeff Stormer sits down with a guest one-on-one to play a game, tell a story, and have the kinds of experiences that can only occur when creative processes are allowed to run wild.

7 Good Minutes - 26 August 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The guardian of the morning mind...

SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 79: 27 October 2025: *Halloween (Mini Episode) - On a new mini episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan (and Producer Devon) are howling at the moon about today's subject, the greatest holiday on the calendar: Halloween! Today we'll tell you about the history of haunted houses, ask a surprising trivia fact about Halloween music, and then we'll debut Elliott's favorite game we've ever played on the show: Monster Mash-up. We're having fun! It's Halloween!

BirdNote Daily - 10 May 2023: *Parakeets Underground - Burrowing Parakeets excavate deep nest tunnels in sandstone and limestone cliffs in Argentina and Chile. The colony's many tunnels zigzag and interconnect, creating an intricate labyrinth. Their nesting colonies are among the largest of any parrot — one in Argentina has 70,000 birds!

7 Minutes For Yourself - 17 May 2024: Combatting Efficiency Overload

Daily Life Pro Tips - 3 October 2025 

5 Good News Stories - 18 March 2025: Hero Dogs, Lab-Grown Pet Treats, and More

The Stupid History Minute - 29 October 2025: John Wayne Gacy 

New Podcasts - 30 October 2025: *Ghastly Women - Lily and Esther are back with a new season of Ghastly Women. In each episode, they aim to discuss a notorious woman, but often get delightfully sidetracked. Along the way, they explore their fictional cult fantasies, belt out an array of tunes, and employ a hilariously problematic grading system that defies all logic. New episodes every Wednesday.

BirdNote Daily - 11 May 2023: *Working to Protect the Capercaillie - The native pinewood forests of the Scottish Highlands are home to many species, but among the most striking is the Western Capercaillie - the largest living grouse species. Their future in the highland forests is under threat. But a conservation task force headed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and backed by landowners and the government is striving to reverse their decline.

 

Daily Facts - 6 October 2025

New Podcasts - 30 October 2025:,*Popity with Sloan Hooks & Kristi Cook - Popity brings you pop culture like you've never heard it before. Hosted by Kristi Cook (Spill Sesh) and Sloan Hooks, with a combined following of over 2 million, the show takes listeners deep inside celebrity drama, viral trends, and Hollywood's most talked-about moments. Whether you're here for the latest celebrity feud, nostalgic deep dives into the stars you grew up with, or playful debates that get everyone talking, Popity with Sloan Hooks & Kristi Cook is your ultimate destination for all things pop culture.

Womanica - 20 April 2021: Juanita Moody

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 6: 22 November 2023: Redefining Design Norms: Jessica Bantom’s Path to Inclusivity - In this enlightening episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," sit down with Jessica Bantom, the author of "Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World." Jessica brings her unique perspective as a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, consultant, and speaker. Jessica delves into the importance of discussing identity in the context of our work, regardless of our career or background. For aspiring authors, she encourages understanding your own writing habits and creating an environment that suits your style, whether it's writing in short bursts or longer sessions. / Explore Jessica's experience in creating her audiobook, where she found support and built lasting relationships, helping to ease her anxiety about the recording process. Don't miss out as Jessica Bantom provides valuable lessons for authors, designers, and anyone interested in the intersection of creativity and inclusivity.

The Tom Petty Project - season 9 episode 23: 31 January 2024: Kev presenting as always. First up is Kev responding to listener feedback about the previous episode’s song. After this he looks at the penultimate song on the Into The Great Wide Open album, Making Some Noise. 

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 237: 28 October 2025: *A Tip For Using Online Platforms that Actually Work For You - We're talking about why hosting your content on open source platforms like WordPress matters more than you think. When you control where your content lives, you control the traffic, the data, and ultimately the relationship with your audience. Big platforms are convenient, but open source gives you ownership.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 7: 29 November 2023: *Jenn Grace Reveals Key Strategies to Conquer Writing Hurdles - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we're joined by Jenn T. Grace, author of "Publish Your Purpose." As the author of 7 books and the owner of an innovative publishing house, Jenn brings her perspective on navigating the complex journey of book writing and publishing by emphasizing the need to have the right support system in place and outlining the need for three key roles: a strategist, a therapist, and a cheerleader. She shares her insights on how these roles can provide the necessary encouragement, strategy, and emotional support to persevere through the challenges of writing a book. Jenn also shares about the importance of preparing for the unexpected, and suggests adopting a proactive approach to help authors anticipate and navigate potential obstacles, ensuring steady progress towards completing their book. Never afraid to share vulnerably, Jenn also recounts her favorite moments about creating her audiobooks, providing a glimpse into the lighter side of the production process.

BirdNote Daily - 12 May 2023: *Chickadees Clean Up After the Youngsters - Imagine this Black-capped Chickadee flying toward its nest, carrying fresh insects for its chicks. A moment later, it emerges with a tiny white pouch in its bill. The chickadee drops the object into the vegetation below. That outgoing payload is a fecal sac, a remarkable adaptation found in nesting songbirds. / Nestlings - often within seconds of being fed by an adult — excrete waste in tidy little sacs. / Then the dutiful parent switches tasks, from meal delivery to waste management.

The Land Rovers: 6 February 2025: A History Hunting Podcast - Introducing a new podcast about hunting for history, lost treasure and ordinary people discovering extraordinary objects. / When it comes to unearthing history George Ridgway and Paul Jacobs have the pedigree. / Well, George does. / He discovered Britain's largest Claudian hoard stuffed full of gold and silver Roman and Iron Age coins. / Paul found some rusty nails and a podcasting buddy. / Join George, Paul, and one slightly unreliable Land Rover, as they search the gorgeous Suffolk landscape for buried treasure. Along the way they'll detect with the finders of some of Britain's greatest treasures, meet experts to shed new light on their incredible discoveries, go behind the scenes at museums, and welcome a few famous faces into the muddy world of metal detecting. / That's if the Landy makes it of course.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 8: 6 December 2023: *Stephen Shedletzky on Creating Trust in Conversation - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we are joined by Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky, author of "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up." Stephen shares his expertise on creating environments where people feel safe to speak up and express their ideas, feedback, and concerns by delving into the critical question of safety and worth in communication: Is it safe to speak up, and will it lead to a positive outcome? Stephen's advice for aspiring authors focuses on leveraging one's strengths and acknowledging limitations. His own approach to writing is about collaboration and utilizing resources effectively to bring a vision to life. Plus, he notes his favorite experiences in creating his audiobook with Twin Flames Studios, including setting up quite a unique home studio.

Hitmaker Chronicles - 28 September 2025: *SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Martha and The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street" - Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. At number 1, we celebrate Martha and the Vandellas' revolutionary "Dancing in the Street" — a song that works as both the ultimate summer party anthem and a coded call to action during 1964's Freedom Summer. / We'll trace how a Motown secretary turned a Marvin Gaye demo into a worldwide phenomenon while civil rights workers were dying in Mississippi. Sometimes the most joyful songs carry the deepest meanings. / Let's dance.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 238: 29 October 2025: *A Tip For Keeping it Positive (w/ Amanda B.) - Guest tipper Amanda B shares a refreshingly simple way to navigate conversations when you don't share someone's enthusiasm. / Instead of dismissing what brings someone joy, try saying "I love that that makes you happy." It keeps the dialogue flowing without dampening anyone's excitement.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 9: 13 Dec 2023: *lisa wise: Igniting Change with Heart in Business - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we welcome lisa wise, author of "Self-Elected: How to Put Justice Over Profit and Soar in Business." lisa, a change-maker and entrepreneur, shares her insights on justice-based business practices and offers a fresh perspective on how businesses can balance social responsibility with profitability. / She also offers valuable tips for aspiring authors, discussing the benefits of collaboration in writing and finding a personal writing rhythm. Hear about lisa's unique experience creating an audiobook and how it deepened her connection to her work. Tune in for an inspiring blend of business ethics and author insights!

BirdNote Daily - 13 May 2023: *The Eyes of an Owl - Peer into an owl's face - there is something almost human about its large, forward-facing eyes. The Great Gray Owl, which stands two feet tall and weighs 2 and 1/2 pounds, has eyes larger than those of most humans! / Enormous eyes enable owls to see in near darkness. An owl's retinal anatomy is similar to that of cats, which rival owls in seeing in dim light. You can learn more about owls' eyesight from the World Owl Trust.

The Stupid History Minute - 30 October 2025: Jeffrey Dahmer 

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 10: 20 December 2023: *Brittany Hodak on Transforming Customer Experience - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors" featuring Brittany Hodak, a renowned customer experience speaker and the author of "Creating Superfans," Brittany shares her expertise on how businesses can elevate their customer experience to turn casual customers into lifelong advocates. / Brittany offers two essential pieces of advice for aspiring authors. First, she stresses the importance of having a clear 'North Star' for your book - understanding why you are writing it, who it's for, and what message you want to convey. Secondly, distribution and partnership strategies are necessary to ensure your book reaches its intended audience. Despite her initial apprehensions about her voice and the recording process, Brittany found the experience of creating an audiobook rewarding and was pleasantly surprised by the positive feedback from thousands of listeners who found value in her audiobook. Tune in to this episode to learn from Brittany Hodak's journey of creating super fans and her insightful tips for authors looking to make a meaningful impact with their work.

Happy Place - season 8 episode 1: 28 September 2020: *Jay Shetty - At 21 years old, Jay became a monk. For the next three years he applied himself to a simpler life, away from modern trappings. / Ten years later, he tells Fearne what he learned from that time that he still applies today - helping him on the road to helping others - and becoming a best-selling author and podcaster to boot.

BirdNote Daily - 14 May 2023: *Bee Hummingbird - The Bee Hummingbird, found only in Cuba, is the smallest bird in the world. An absolute miniature, even among hummingbirds, it measures only two and a quarter inches long. / Often mistaken for bees, they weigh less than a dime. The female builds a nest barely an inch across, and lays eggs about the size of a coffee bean.

The Afternoon Tune - 22 October 2025: *Worst Horror Movie of 2025? | The Strangers Chapter 2 Movie Review - Worst Horror Movie of 2025? | The Strangers Chapter 2 - Movie Review. In this episode of The Afternoon Tune, we dive into The Strangers: Chapter 2, the latest entry in the chilling horror saga. Does this sequel keep the terror alive, or does it fall victim to the curse of diminishing scares? Josh and the crew break down the film's suspense, performances, direction, and how it connects to the legacy of the original.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 239: 30 October 2025: *A Tip For Easier Snow Shoveling This Winter - Winter shoveling just got easier. Apply car wax to your shovel blade and watch snow slide right off instead of sticking. It protects your shovel and makes clearing driveways faster with less effort.

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 07 April 2025: "Din Ding Dingo" w/ Karen Puzzles

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 08 April 2025: "Chuck's Chuck" w/ Karen Puzzles

The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 09 April 2025: "Sank to Sanka" w/ Adam Sank