The Pod Files - Thursday 11 December 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
A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - Chapter 9: 1 June 2025: *Death of a Maiden - In this gripping chapter, we delve into one of Notch's most memorable and challenging missions. Tasked with eliminating Lan Bich Hong, the mistress of a high-ranking US General, Notch faces a formidable opponent. / Lan Bich Hong, a Viet Cong spy, proves to be both beautiful and deadly. Notch's meticulous planning and execution are put to the test as he navigates the complexities of the mission. / The tension builds as Notch confronts the reality of taking a life, especially that of a woman who is both an enemy and a captivating presence. This chapter is a testament to Notch's skills and the psychological and physical toll of his profession.
The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow - season 7 episode 25: 10 December 2025: *Christmas Special 1: Driving Home for Christmas - This week, Dangerous Dave cranks up the heater, wipes the frost off the windscreen, and takes listeners on the cosiest retro road trip imaginable, as Season 7 reaches its first Christmas Special. It's time to celebrate one of the most beloved and uniquely British seasonal classics of all time — Chris Rea's "Driving Home for Christmas." / It's not just a Christmas song... it's an annual emotional experience. / It's motorway lights, cold steering wheels, the smell of petrol stations, and the warm glow of finally heading home. / In this festive edition, Dave unwraps: What Happened Way Back When (1988 Christmas Edition) / A snowy slide back to '88 with five fun facts about the films, songs, and TV specials that made the late '80s such a magical time for Christmas pop culture. / The Dangerous Deep Dive / The unlikely origin of the song — written by Chris Rea on the back of cardboard while stuck in traffic / The emotional and personal story behind its lyrics /How the track slowly grew from a modest release into a full-blown Christmas essential / The musicians, production quirks, and sound that made it timeless / Chart success, reissues, and the streaming-era revival.
The Daily Quiz Show - 22 October 2025: Art and Literature
SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 85: 8 December 2025: Bizarro Movie Guide (w/ Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman) - On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan welcomes back his friends, the hilarious Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman (married comedians and hosts of the podcast Couples Therapy) to flip through the uncanny pages of the Bizarro Movie Guide! A copy of the TV listings has fallen into Elliott's possession from an alternate universe where things are pretty opposite, can you make heads or tails of the titles in their RomComs section, and translate them back into our world? Keep track of your answers, you'll need them to solve the MegaClue! And before that: PHOBIAS.
Podnews Daily - 8 December 2025: *Laura Mayer has joined Talkhouse - She was the Executive Producer of Podcast Programming at ABC News.
Happy Place - season 8 episode 3: 16 October 2020: *Billie Marten on Happy Place The Album - To celebrate the launch of Happy Place - The Album, singer-songwriter Billie Marten joins Fearne to talk about the writing of Orange Tree, her exclusive track for the album. / You can hear the full track right now as part of Happy Place - The Album on Apple Music, Spotify AND on a limited edition vinyl. / The full album features Emeli Sande, Sam Fender, Ludovico Einaudi, Amahla and more.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 9 December 2025: paltry
Adrift - season 1 episode 8: 15 December 2025: *Ghosts - The castaways can finally dare to hope. But making it back to land does not mean that their trials are over. The family will be changed forever. Over fifty years later, an unlikely reunion leaves Douglas stunned. As memories of the savage sea resurface, the Robertson children are forced to reckon with the sins of their father. / Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. [what a great series! Becky‘s narration was superb, as always, and the whole production was top-notch, which I have come to expect of productions by Blanchard house. The story was told really well, without dragging for too long, and used some wonderful sound and interview clips.]
StarDate - 8 December 2025: Einstein Rings
Daily Shower Thoughts - 9 October 2025
Science Quickly - 16 February 2015: *Humans off the Hook for Alaskan Mastodon Extinction - A reexamination of museum mastodon specimens provides evidence that that last ones were gone from what's called the Beringia region well before any humans showed up. Emily Schwing reports.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - season 3 episode 5: 13 November 2024: *Julia Gets Wise with Dolores Huerta - On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia talks with 94-year-old trailblazing labor activist Dolores Huerta. Dolores reflects on her iconic "Sí Se Puede" ("Yes We Can") slogan, shares her views on healthy divorces, and opens up about confronting some of her own long-held Catholic beliefs. The pair also discuss the lasting influence of Dolores's mother, while Julia recalls what may have been her own first act of activism. Plus, Julia's 90-year-old mom, Judith, opens up about the evolution of her views on women's reproductive rights.
BirdNote Daily - 6 July 2023: *The Elegant Black Tern - Elegant Black Terns breed in summer on secluded wetlands across the northern states and Canada. Because of major losses of wetlands in their breeding range - especially in Canada's prairie provinces - Black Tern numbers have dropped dramatically since the 1960s. The future of this beautiful bird depends on protecting and restoring high-quality wetlands. Recent research shows that artificial nest platforms can enhance the terns' breeding success.
7 Good Minutes - 1 October 2025: Why Starting Slow Builds Lasting Strength
The Stupid History Minute - 9 December 2025: Beyblades
The Slowdown - episode 1229: 31 October 2024: Today's poem is Refugia by Traci Brimhall.
New Podcasts - 9 December 2025: *Health Podcast Show - Health Podcast Show is a brand new series bringing you insights from leaders at the intersection of health, science, and media. It kicks off with Aaron E. Carroll's opening keynote from the 2025 Health Podcast Summit, where he breaks down exactly how podcasts cut through the noise in ways traditional and social media can't.
Womanica - 25 May 2021: Toni Stone
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 7: 9 December 2025: A Tip For More Effective Podcasting - Stop spending time filling out the iTunes keywords field in your podcast RSS feed. / Apple deprecated this feature over a decade ago in 2012, and no podcast app uses it for discovery anymore. Save your energy for things that actually matter.
5 Good News Stories - 3 May 2025: Giant Penguins, Origami Tests, and More (The Lost Episodes)
7 Good Minutes - 1 October 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The mightiest oak was once...
Daily Facts - 28 October 2025
MinuteEarth - 17 April 2025: Why Can't We Get Power From Waves?
Beauty Unlocked the podcast - Bonus: 10 December 2025: *Possessed and Scandalous: The Catherine Cadière Affair - Welcome, my devilish fiends! / In 1730, the trial of Catherine Cadiere exploded into one of the most notorious scandals of 18th-century France. / What began as a confession between a young woman and her Jesuit director spiralled into accusations of seduction, manipulation, and demonic influence. Courts, clergy, and entire communities were suddenly forced to choose sides as the case blurred the line between spiritual guidance and exploitation. / In this episode, we trace how a private relationship became a public fury.
5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 39: 17 July 2024: *Eric Spencer on Building Stronger Workplace Relationships - In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Eric Spencer, co-author of "You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One," shares the importance of making intentional investments in workplace relationships. Eric also shares his advice for aspiring authors, drawing parallels between his experiences as a musician and an author. He stresses the importance of patience and perseverance in the book writing and publishing process and highlights the significance of choosing the right partners, from publishers to editors, to bring a book to fruition. Eric then recounts his positive experiences in creating the audiobook version of "You, Me, We" with Twin Flames Studios, including the seamless and efficient recording process.
Daily Life Pro Tips - 28 October 2025
StarDate - 9 December 2025: Moon and Regulus
7 Minutes For Yourself - 10 June 2024: Budget-Friendly Self-Care Hacks for Busy Bodies
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 10 December 2025: grift
A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - Chapter 10: 7 June 2025: *Death of a Spy - In this intense chapter, Notch faces a moral and emotional dilemma after eliminating Lan Bich Hong, a Viet Cong spy. Notch's mentor, Sarge, reassures them that the mission was necessary to save lives, but Notch struggles with the psychological impact of killing a woman. The chapter delves into the complexities of espionage and sabotage during the Vietnam War, highlighting the blurred lines between friend and foe...
BirdNote Daily - 7 July 2023: *Music of a City Lake - A city lake is one of the most prized places in a fast, growing environment. It's also often difficult to distinguish all of the bird calls from each other. With a splash of a beak, a glide of a wing, and an eye of a predator - listen closely, and then again to sharpen your bird ear.
Sounds Profitable - 8 December 2025: *Apple Podcasts' Show of the Year, Talkhouse Appoints Laura Mayer, & More - Talkhouse signs Laura Mayer as Head of Podcasts, CRA members capture 33% of Australia's digital ad market, the six podcasts nominated for a Golden Globe next year, Apple Podcasts names their Show of the Year, and how startups are finding podcast advertising in a world where big brands are buying ads too.
New Podcasts - 9 December 2025: *Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present - Within Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes present today is "Killer Thriller," a new true crime series hosted by actress and author Elisa Donovan. The premiere episode will feature Donovan alongside Robach and Holmes as they explore why true crime culture continues to dominate entertainment.
Audio Poem of the Day - episode 1912: 3 September 2025: In My Craft or Sullen Art by Dylan Thomas
Podnews - 9 December 2025: *Golden Globes announce podcast nominations - You won't believe who they didn't nominate. [hmm, yes. All of those are huge corporate productions, not far removed from just being a radio chat show.]
Keeping up with the Cardassians - Episode 136: 21 August 2023: Nick, Rob and Joe. First up as usual is general chat. Apparently the previous week Joe had promised that he would watch the entirety of Star Trek Strange New Worlds over that following week, and I wonder if you can guess how many episodes of the series that Joe did in fact watch. Joe says that Nick looks like Paulie from Rocky. Rob saw the film Blue Beetle. Nick saying lyrics to a song that’s a bit naughty in a sermon manner. Toy time section with Joe. Mention of a extra bonus thing that I took as well which was where other podcasts say something about the guys from keeping up with the Kardashians with an emphasis on being humorous. After the general chat, they go on about the season three finale parts one and two of Battlestar Galactica, both entitled Crossroads. “Is miming art?”
Question of the Week - 24 November 2023: *How healthy are seeds? - James Tytko took on this question from listener Fraser with the help of nutritionist Sarah Berry...
New Podcasts - 11 December 2025: *Total 90s Recall - Total 90s Recall, your nostalgic guide to 1990s films, is marking Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a deep-dive into Emma Thompson's Oscar-winning adaptation of Sense & Sensibility. Together with their guest, costume designer Eleanor Bull, hosts Molly and Chloe ask if this film stands the test of time, remember Alan Rickman 10 years after his death, and consider how a relatively unknown Taiwanese director, Ang Lee, interpreted this classic British story.
Fela Kuti: Fear No Man - episode 1: 15 October 2025: *To Hell and Back - Fela’s music had the power to move hearts, change minds, and in the case of one man, heal the deepest wounds.
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