The Pod Files - Tuesday 18 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

Adrift - Season 1 Episode 2: 10 November 2025: *Baptism of Fire - The father, Dougal, is in despair as he mourns the loss of his wife and son. His thoughts drift back 30 years to the Second World War, when his first young family was killed by the Japanese. Dougal is racked with guilt for putting his new family in peril as once again he confronts the unthinkable.

The 'Something Different' Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1: 19 October 2025: *Welcome to the Podcast Channel - Welcome to the 'Something Different' Podcast! / This short two minute intro tells you why we started this amazing podcast and what to expect each episode! Episode One launches 30th October 2025!

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 18 November 2025: eccentric

StarDate - 17 November 2025: Moon and Venus

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - 18 November 2025: *A Tip For Getting Your Podcast Discovered - Want people to find your podcast when they search for it? This episode covers how keyword optimization in your titles and descriptions makes all the difference. We're talking about strategic placement of your actual topic-not stuffing, just smart naming.

On Film...With Kevin McCarthy - episode 5: 24 October 2025: *Dave Franco & Mason Thames talk Regretting You, Favorite Movies & Music, Upcoming Projects, How To Train Your Dragon, Black Phone &

More - New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Dave Franco and Mason Thames join the show to talk about Regretting You, favorite theatrical experiences, favorite movies, favorite music, upcoming projects, Mason wanting to play Kurt Cobain in a film and more.

New Podcasts - 17 November 2025: *Don't Just Sell - Most sales podcasts give you more tactics, but Don't Just Sell helps you understand why you don't need them. In each episode, host Rebecca Kilday takes a popular sales tactic — one you've probably been told will make you successful — and shows how it's actually hurting (not helping) your relationships with prospects. Early episodes rethink ideas like "never take no for an answer," "good salespeople can sell anything," and "always be closing."

Daily Dad Jokes - 10 July 2025

BirdNote Daily - 14 June 2023: *Birds Need Water in Summer - Summer is a crucial time to keep your backyard birds supplied with water for drinking and bathing. Birdbaths set at different heights serve a great variety of birds. A wide, shallow birdbath that deepens a bit in the center will suit a broad range of birds - including this American Robin. Most important of all? Keep it clean! You can learn more about birdbaths at Cornell's AllAboutBirds. Your local Audubon can help, too.

Podnews Daily - 18 November 2025: *Audio is still #1 for podcasts - Over half of podcast consumers on YouTube also listen to the same podcasts on another platform.

The Stupid History Minute - 18 November 2025: To Kill a Mockingbird

Happy Place - series 7 episode 5: 25 May 2020: *Glennon Doyle - The author of Untamed and Body Warrior has a lot to say - and in this interview with Fearne she packs it all into one podcast. From getting angry, to her battles with alcohol and body image... and on to her personal journey of sexuality... oh, and her latest parenting woes. It's all in here.

New Podcasts - 17 November 2025: *In the Bayou w/ Tyrann Mathieu - Super Bowl Champion and Louisiana native Tyrann Mathieu has officially launched his new podcast, In The Bayou with Tyrann Mathieu. Hosted by the Super Bowl LIV Champion and three-time All-Pro alongside his lifelong friend Tyrell McCall, In The Bayou delivers honest, down-to-earth conversations that blend sports, life, and culture through a uniquely New Orleans perspective.

7 Good Minutes - 13 September 2025: Start Your Day With Grace and Gentle Intention

The Daily Poem - 6 October 2025: *The Dreamweaver's Reverie: A Boy's Silent Hymn Beneath the Acacia's Embrace - Today's poem is about Serenity in the style of Derek Walcott. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 29: 8 May 2024: *Chris Riedel on Battling Corruption in Healthcare - In this episode of 5 Minute Advice for Authors, Chris Riedel, the author of "Blood Money: One Man's Bare-Knuckle Fight to Protect Taxpayers from Medical Fraud," unravels the true story that documents his relentless pursuit to combat healthcare fraud, a staggering issue costing taxpayers over $200 billion annually, as estimated by the FBI. / Chris shares his advice for aspiring authors, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the writing process and seeking constructive feedback from readers. Then, Chris explains the rewarding experience of bringing his story to life in audio format, from the seamless collaboration to the careful selection of a talented narrator.

7 Good Minutes - 13 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - How you greet your...

The Afternoon Tune - 16 November 2025: *The Right Kind of Weird | Bugonia Movie Review - The Right Kind of Weird | Bugonia - Movie Review. Yorgos Lanthimos does it again with Bugonia, a film that is as disturbing as it is fascinating. In this review, we dive into the film's bizarre world of conspiracy theories, plays on perception, and absurdly dark humor. From Lanthimos' signature deadpan style to the unsettling visuals, we break down what makes this movie so unforgettable... and maybe a little uncomfortable.

MinuteEarth - 6 April 2025: Lion's Mane

7 Minutes For Yourself - 31 May 2024: *Why Fostering Creativity is Essential for Mental Wellness

New Podcasts - 18 November 2025: *Audacious Water with John Sabo - It's been 75 years since the US had a national water strategy. On the new season of Audacious Water, host John Sabo, Director of the ByWater Institute at Tulane University, explores why that matters and what a modern plan should look like. Through conversations with experts in science, policy, and infrastructure, this season explores what's needed for a water strategy that works for every community.

The Daily Quiz Show - 12 October 2025: Science and Nature 

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast - episode 6: 13 March 2020: *Ports of New York Winery - Ithaca, NY Pt. 1 - In this episode, we talk with Frederic Bouche of Ports of New York Winery. We discuss his history of winemaking and French background. / Our featured winery is, we travel to Ithaca, New York, home to Cornell University, and also has the highest percentage of workers who walk to work. Seventeen percent of their workers walk to work. Also home to Alex Haley, the Roots author, and Vladimir Nabokov, the Lolita author, and most importantly, home to Frédéric Bouché, and I'm the owner and a winemaker of lots of New York winery.

Station 151 - Season 2 Episode 14:17 December 2024: *Bubble - Following a gruesome, last-minute act of self-preservation, Spegg leads Wayne outside, where they reunite with Buzz and confront what remains of Richard's mess. As they prepare to leave the Antarctic continent behind, an unexpected revelation emerges-a voice from the past, and the distant future.

Daily Life Pro Tips - 16 October 2025

7 Good Minutes - 14 September 2025: A Simple Morning Check-In With Yourself

Hitmaker Chronicles - 23 August 2024: *Sabrina Carpenter - "Espresso" - This steamy episode dissects Sabrina Carpenter's sultry anthem "Espresso" and her blossoming starpower under Taylor Swift's mentorship. Tracing her journey from Disney darling to pop's newest intoxicating siren, it explores how the playfully seductive track establishes Carpenter as an empowered, self-assured temptress reveling in her ability to utterly captivate desire. / A deep dive into the extended espresso metaphors and clever, caffeinated lyrics celebrates Carpenter's evolution into a grandmaster of spellbinding hooks and feminine mystique. As her idol Swift's handpicked protégé, "Espresso" brews undeniable proof this rising voice is pop's future - an intoxicating, irresistible hit.

Daily Facts - 19 October 2025

7 Good Minutes - 14 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The most important conversation you'll...

Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities - Ep 170: 6 February 2020: *Bet On It - Dreams are tricky things. Some of them contain things we want, while others show us our biggest fears. Either way, they hold a world of possibilities.

Science Quickly - 26 January 2015: *Snail's Venom Puts Fish in Insulin Coma - The cone snail's venom contains not only neurotoxins, but insulin, too-which stuns the fish it preys on. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

The Slowdown - episode 1219: 17 Oct 2024: Today's poem is from "Elegy for the Times" by Adonis, translated by Robyn Creswell. 

The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 39: 17 November 2025: *Podcasts as News, YouTube Al DJs, and Drop A Pin's Global Adventures - On this week's Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule dives into the latest in podcasting: Podcasts are now a major news source, with 54% of U.S. adults tuning in and Republicans reportedly trusting them twice as much as Democrats. YouTube launches YouTube Labs, offering Al music hosts that bring trivia, stories, and commentary to your playlists. / Over in the UK, HERA, a female-founded video podcast network, is putting women front and center in media. And Megaphone-hosted publishers on Spotify are getting a major ad tech upgrade, including video ads, clickable ads, and smarter targeting with first-party data. / Plus, this week's podcast pick is Drop A Pin, where The Wonton Don and Uncle Chaps take listeners on hilarious, wild, and sometimes profound adventures around the world. / Discovered via mowPod Charts, it's the perfect mix of travel, comedy, and storytelling.

Womanica - 11 May 2021: Neroli Fairhall

5 Good News Stories - 15 April 2025: Advancements in Cancer Vaccines

I'm Not Judging, But… - season 1 episode 10: 13 November 2025: *Comedian, Jess Fostekew On Lies, Litter And A Shocking Birthday Party Levy - Comedian Jess Fostekew joins Briony, Charlie and Vix to discuss the beautiful chaos of parenting, including the joy of finding mysterious sticky things in her handbag, being blamed for 'teaching' her son all the bad words and debating whether we should be allowed to take our kids out of school in term time - just for a week. I'm Not Juding, But...this episode is peak millennial parenting - messy, hilarious, and absolutely relatable.