Sunday 30 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

Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - season 3 episode 37: 

31 October 2025: Growing Pains in a Girl Group [when they read the different fan written profiles out they , it always makes me feel a bit icky.] 

Christmas Pop-up Channel - 28 November 2025: *Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and the Rankin-Bass Christmas Specials - In this Christmas episode of "TV In The Basement," host Journey Joe Mitchell takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of Rankin-Bass holiday specials. From the beloved tale of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" to the heartwarming story of "Frosty the Snowman," the magic of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town," and the poignant "The Year Without a Santa Claus," Mitchell explores the rich history, unique animation styles, and timeless messages of these iconic specials. The episode delves into the characters and songs that have become integral parts of our holiday traditions, celebrating the enduring legacy and emotional depth of these classic animations that continue to bring joy and warmth to audiences of all ages during the festive season.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 26 November 2025: unabashed

StarDate - 25 November 2025: Magnetars

New Podcasts - 28 November 2025: *Changing Rooms - When the final whistle blows, what comes next? In the new podcast Changing Rooms: Beyond the Scrum, you'll hear Rugby League legends Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDermott tackle life's toughest transitions: career-ending injuries, setbacks and reinvention with the same humour, camaraderie, and straight talk that made them fan favorites on the pitch. It's with Elect.

Sorry I Haven’t A Clue - series 84 episode 3: 24 November 2026: Seafood Film Club

Legend: The Bruce Springsteen Story - Trailer: 06 October 2025: *How did the greats become the greats? And what did it cost them to get there? Legend is the award-winning music biography series from BBC Radio 4 exploring the lives of pioneering artists who shaped modern music. / In Legend: The Bruce Springsteen Story, we discover how a scrawny, long-haired introvert from New Jersey became the iconic, muscular - and oft-misunderstood - rock star of the 1980s, and ultimately the eloquent elder statesmen he is now. What does his story reveal about America today? / Across the series, Laura Barton takes a front-row seat at five key gigs which illuminate a different side of The Boss. / She travels to Asbury Park in 1971 to hear how teenage Bruce began to learn his magic trick at The Upstage Club. / She hears about his nerve-wracking London Hammersmith gig in 1975, the electrifying final night of the Born in the U.S. A tour in 1985, and his emotional homecoming show at St Rose of Lima school gym in 1996. Lastly, Laura heads to Milan to witness the final concert of his 2025 Land of Hope and Dreams tour.

Als Talk About Podcasting - 18 November 2025: *Does YOUR podcast need video? - The bots aregue that sure big shows can slide into video - because they are already big. Buf for YOUR show, does video make sense? Probably not.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 257: 25 November 2025: *A Tip For Mastering Your Podcast Title and Author Fields - 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.

Podnews Daily - 25 November 2025: *Pocket Casts adds playlists - Manual, or automatic

The Stupid History Minute - 26 November 2025: Madame Bovary

Add to Playlist - 10 June 2022: *David Arnold and Anna Lapwood kick off a new playlist - Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye return to the studio to start a whole new playlist in the company of the film and TV composer David Arnold, who's written scores for five James Bond films, and the organist Anna Lapwood, Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. / This new playlist takes us back to Mexico in the 19th century and to a famously dystopian landscape populated by robots. / Presenters Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye Producer Jerome Weatherald / The five tracks in this week's playlist: Blinding Lights by The Weeknd / Blade Runner - End Titles by Vangelis / Danse Macabre (organ arr E H Lemare) by Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns / Wannabe by The Spice Girls / Viva Mexico by Mariachi Las Adelitas UK / Other music in this episode: Thunderbirds theme / Take On Me by Aha / Young Turks by Rod Stewart / Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds / Beverley Hills Cop theme / The Goldeneye Overture (Pt 1) by Eric Serra / James Bond Theme by the John Barry Orchestra / Cemetry Gates by The Smiths / Summer Nights from the film Grease. 

BirdNote Daily - 20 June 2023: *California Condor - During the days of mammoths and saber-toothed cats, California Condors thrived over much of the continent. Today, they're one of the most endangered birds in the US. The condor's main survival problem is high mortality due to lead poisoning. Condors eat animal carcasses, often containing lead from hunter's bullets. California law now requires hunters to use non-lead ammunition in the condor's home range - a change that could enable condors to once again thrive, and soar, in the wild.

Science Quickly - 2 February 2015: *Save Libyan Archaeology Plea Issued -  Savino di Lernia, director of the Archaeological Mission in the Sahara at the Sapienza University of Rome, says violence and unrest threaten World Heritage sites and researchers. Cynthia Graber reports. 

The Stupid History Minute - 27 November 2025: The Ice Storm

Daily Dad Jokes - 14 July 2025

MinuteEarth - 10 April 2025: The Bird Poop That Changed The World

7 Good Minutes - 20 September 2025: Drop the Hurry, Pick Up the Moment

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 27 November 2025: cornucopia

StarDate - 26 November 2025: Pulsars

7 Good Minutes - 20 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - Time moves at the...

Daily Shower Thoughts - 4 October 2025

The Podcast Top 5 - season 1 episode 40: 24 November 2025: *Diary of a CEO in Cinemas, Golden Globes Podcast Awards & The Art Angle - On this week's Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule brings you the latest podcast news: Diary of a CEO fans can catch a special Louis Tomlinson episode in six Cineworld cinemas across the UK and Ireland before it drops anywhere else. / PodRoll launches PodRoll Video Promos on Apple Podcasts, letting creators add unskippable trailers right in their feed. / Hollywood is joining the podcast party, Golden Globes just announced 25 eligible shows for its very first Best Podcast award, with six nominees to be revealed in December. And if you missed Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas, every session is now available online for free keynotes, panels, and all the podcast wisdom from your couch. / This week's podcast pick is The Art Angle, giving listeners an insider look at the art world with Artnet News. From museums to the market, it's big art stories explained in a way that's approachable, fascinating, and addictive. Discovered via mowPod Charts, it's your backstage pass to the art industry.

The Stupid History Minute - 28 November 2025: Crime and Punishment

DASH - Season 1 Episode 16: 3 November 2021: *The Case of the Mysterious Zita Makara Chapter 10: Dash searches through Plink's house and makes some surprising discoveries.

Christmas Pop-up Channel - 27 September 2025: Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie

Daily Facts - 22 October 2025

Womanica - 17 May 2021: Hitomi Kinue

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 33: 5 June 2024: *Liliane Fortna on Healing Through Spiritual Connections - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we sit down with Liliane Fortna, author of "Winks From Above," Lilliane discusses the transformative power of being open to guidance from the universe. She shares personal anecdotes and practical exercises designed to help readers reconnect with their intuition and recognize the signs and synchronicities that often go unnoticed. / Liliane offers valuable advice for authors, emphasizing the necessity of clarity about the book's message and understanding the target audience. Lastly, she shares the experience of creating her audiobook with Twin Flames Studios, where she praises the collaborative process of selecting the perfect narrator to convey the essence of her book, ultimately leading to its international recognition.

The Daily Quiz Show - 17 October 2025: Geography

Adrift - season 1 episode 5: 24 November 2025: *Praying for Rain - Dougal's plan to find water starts to pay off.

But the condition of the raft is now critical. / Dougal looks on in horror as the backup vessel-their tiny dinghy-drifts away. It's their last remaining safety net. The family watches helplessly as the current pulls the dinghy farther from reach. [if that restaurant that they mention wanting to open while they are adrift in the middle of the ocean actually exists now, then I want to go there and partake of their food!] 

Composers Datebook - 24 November 2025: Two Tchaikovskys, one skull

Composers Datebook - 25 November 2025: Tailor-made music by Walter Piston

Composers Datebook - 26 November 2025: A pre-premiere premiere by John Corigliano

Composers Datebook - 27 November 2025: Spacey music by Strauss and Ligeti

Where We Gather - Episode 8:  25 November 2025: *Breakdown on Acme - Join us as we break down ACME Markets in a clear and simple way. We cover its history, business model, competition, and the strategies it uses to stay successful in the grocery industry.

Comicbook Nation - 28 November 2025: Kofi, Matt and Janelle presenting as ever, and pointing out that the episode is recorded early due to Thanksgiving. They’ve not given the episode a number, but said that it is a special. Oh well, get out your version of a turkey, and let’s eat they provide us with. Oh God, that is a dreadful they provide us with. Oh God, that is a dreadful analogy! Okay, I get what they’re on about. This episode is all about things to do with items they’ve had on the show that have made them thankful. Basically, media that they have enjoyed, or moments in the show. Before that, they look at the news in the world of entertainment. The Zack Snyder animated series Twilight of the gods has not been renewed for a second season, meaning that it has been basically cancelled. Amazon Prime bringing a new Stargate series. Information about a forthcoming Jumanji film. They can’t talk about the Pluribus TV series episode, because they are recording this podcast episode two days early. After this, they go onto their discussion about what they are thankful for that’s been out this year for them to enjoy. After that, they go into the comics section of the show. Issue 14 of absolute Batman. Absolute Wonder Woman new issue. Brian Michael Bendis writing again for Marvel. 

The Stupid History Minute - 29 November 2025: Anna Karenina

Daily Life Pro Tips - 19 October 2025

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 258: 26 November 2025: *A Tip For Breaking Bad Patterns (w/ Dillin Apelyan) - Guest tipper Dillin Apelyan shares wisdom passed down from his grandfather about a double-edged truth we rarely discuss. What starts as a small choice can gradually reshape who you become. This episode explores how repetition works in both directions—and why awareness matters before the pattern sticks.

7 Minutes For Yourself - 4 June 2024: Exercise - The Ultimate Brain Boost

BirdNote Daily - 21 June 2023: *Incarcerated Women Helping Raise Butterflies - This spring, Bring Birds Back host Tenijah Hamilton traveled to Washington state to meet up with incarcerated women who are part of the Sustainability in Prisons Project. / They're helping raise the caterpillars of endangered butterflies to release in the wild. / A double episode of Bring Birds Back takes a deep dive into the positive impact of nature and conservation on incarcerated individuals.

Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews - episode 92: 4 November 2025: *The Truth Behind Ozzy's Final Years - The second memoir from Ozzy entitled Last Rites, unearths what was going on in the last few years of his life. This episode explores why this book is a key piece of rock n roll history.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 28 November 2025: sustain

The Daily Poem - 11 October 2025: *The Silent Sage and the Dusk's Relentless Embrace - Today's poem is about Tiredness in the style of Robert Lowell. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 

StarDate - 27 November 2025: Pulsar Planets

5 Good News Stories - 24 April 2025: The Woman with the World's Longest Tongue

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 2 episode 259: 27 November 2025: *A Tip For Thanksgiving Wishes - Happy Thanksgiving, Tippendales! After you dig into that turkey, don't forget the wishbone. Grab a loved one, make a wish, and pull-may your wish carry you through to next Thanksgiving. It's a simple tradition that brings a little magic to the table.

Sounds Profitable - 25 November 2025: *Podcasting's No Longer a Side Gig, Premium Merch Possibilities, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: upcoming webinars from Sounds Profitable, an influencer is ending her 5-figures-a-year podcast, a Bloomberg report on the companies advertising on conservative podcasts, and GQ interviews Bill Nighy for his new advice podcast.

The Stupid History Minute - 30 November 2025: War and Peace 

The Slowdown - episode 1224: 24 October 2024: Today's poem is Here We Are by Lauren K. Watel.

BirdNote Daily - 22 June 2023: *World Rainforest Day - Tropical rainforests are stunning places. / Despite covering a small part of the Earth's surface, they support half of the world's biodiversity. The variety of lifeforms stands out visually in stunning color, and in sound through the strange and beautiful calls of birds. Today is World Rainforest Day, which recognizes the importance of safeguarding rainforests for future generations.

7 Good Minutes - 21 September 2025: Wake with Direction, Not Distraction

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 29 November 2025: exculpatory

Radio Headspace - 11 May 2021: Just One of Those Days

7 Good Minutes - 21 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The mind that chooses its...

The Daily Poem - 11 October 2025: The Silent Sage and the Dusk's Relentless Embrace - Today's poem is about Tiredness in the style of Robert Lowell. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 

Question of the Week - episode 537: 27 October 2023: *Why are there salty and fresh bodies of water? - James Tytko took this question on.

StarDate - 28 November 2025: Moon and Saturn

Naked Scientists In Short - episode 177: 14 August 2012: *Bees and sex, acid rain's legacy, cold water corals - This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: sex and the survival of honey bee colonies; why rivers are still recovering from the legacy of acid rain; and collecting coral from the Atlantic seabed.