The Pod Files - Thursday 4 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

Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - 7 November 2025: Gigging in the U.S.A.

7 Good Minutes - 22 September 2025: How to Choose Your Emotional State Every Morning

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 30 November 2025: iconoclast

Als Talk About Podcasting - 26 November 2025: Audio is still the primary way people consume podcasts - The Bots take a look at how people are consuming podcasts right now, and the ROl on video podcasts.

7 Good Minutes - 22 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The quality of your day is...

Candy Claus, Private Eye - 28 November 2025: Season 2 Episode 1: *Oh Tannen Bomb - Candy and Minty guara the Santa sack during Lap Day, the biggest elf party of the year. Written and directed by Ella Gale.

Daily Dad Jokes - 15 July 2025

In My Good Books - 15 June 2025: *Welcome to In My Good Books - In this short intro episode, I'm sharing what you can expect from the podcast - weekly conversations with authors, reviewers and fellow readers about the stories that have stayed with us. / If you love talking about books, discovering new reads, or hearing from the people who write them, you're in the right place. / New episodes drop every week, so make sure to follow and leave a quick review, it really helps other book lovers find us!

Beyond The Plot Podcast - 28 September 2025: *What does it mean to be a writer? - What does it mean to be a write? Pippa Roscoe joins me on the podcast to share her thoughts. Here's a sneak peek of our conversation - don't miss the full episode out on the 1st of October.

American Medieval - 30 October 2025: *Welcome to American Medieval - American Medieval is a podcast about the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. / Each week, your host Prof. Matthew Gabriele is joined by expert guests to explore not just the Middle Ages themselves, but how and why they have such a hold on our collective imagination. After all, if America has never been modern, it's because we've always been slightly medieval.

Daily Shower Thoughts - 5 October 2025

StarDate - 29 November 2025: Martian Equinox

Santa Confidential - season 1 episode 1: 1 December 2025: *The Case of the Missing List - Santa turns detective as he opens up his first case file at the North Pole. Written and produced by Damien St John for Podomedy Kids.

BirdNote Daily - 23 June 2023: *The Lustrous Purple Gallinule - What's the most colorful bird in the U.S.? The Scarlet Tanager? Maybe the Painted Bunting? / Well, consider one more lustrous candidate: the Purple Gallinule. The Purple Gallinule's feathers are so iridescent that they might not seem real. Despite its bold style, a Purple Gallinule can be hard to spot. The colors create excellent camouflage among the greens, blues and floral highlights of a marsh.

Daily Facts - 23 October 2025

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - 28 November 2025: *A Tip For Gracious Tipping - Service workers make our lives easier every day, yet tipping culture remains confusing and contentious. This episode breaks down why tipping more-both in frequency and amount

-matters right now. Arielle and Ned discuss the tipped wage system, moving company gratitude, and why workers shouldn't bear the cost of broken employment structures.

DASH - Season 1 Episode 17: 12 November 2021: *Season 1 Interlude 3 - Cindy Crenshaw gets a call to action.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 1 December 2025: pseudonym

 A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - chapter 4: 19 May 2025: *THEN-QUIVERING: A LIFE - In this poignant chapter, Notch reflects on their tumultuous childhood and the events that shaped his life. Born in Wiebling, Oklahoma, and abandoned at Calder Orphanage, the protagonist, originally named William Wiebling, navigates a harsh upbringing filled with foster homes and orphanages. The chapter delves into Notch's struggles with anger, violence, and survival, highlighting the lessons learned about trust and the harsh realities of life. Notch's relationship with Gabriella, a fellow foster child, becomes a central theme, exploring their bond and the challenges they face together. The chapter also touches on the abuse and exploitation they endure at the hands of their foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Krauss. Notch's protective instincts towards Gabriella culminate in a violent confrontation with Mr. Krauss, leading to a pivotal moment that changes his life forever. / This chapter is a raw and emotional exploration of the Notch's formative years, setting the stage for his journey into adulthood and the complexities of his profession.

7 Minutes For Yourself - 5 June 2024: Easy Ways to Kick Anxiety to the Curb

Your Traitor Within - 21 February 2025: *Meet Jess, part 1 - So I've been married a lot, and I've dated a lot. Not proud of it, but I do come to you with experience. I also have almost 40 years of work experience as a psychotherapist and lots of education. / I want to help you understand things that I didn't even understand being in this profession. That will help you not make the same mistakes that I made. Be preventative. / I believe in preventative care in both mental health and physical health. And if you're in a situation, to know what you're in. Have that knowledge and to do with what is accordingly, not to judge it, but just to know that you have choices...

MinuteEarth - 11 April 2025: Why Are Your Fingerprints Unique?

The Stupid History Minute - 30 November 2025: Cabin 187 (Bonus Episode)

Santa Confidential - 1 December 2025: *The Case of the Vanishing Tinsel - When something missing from the North Pole, everyone is a suspect. Written and produced by Damien St John for Podomedy Kids.

5 Minute Advice for Authors - season 1 episode 2024: 12 June 2024: In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," Paul Larsen, author of "Find Your VOICE as a Leader," discusses how expressing one's authentic voice can lead to profound changes both personally and professionally. He explains his VOICE framework-Values, Outcomes, Influence, Courage, and Expression-which guides readers to discover and articulate their true selves. Plus, Paul offers his perspective on the significance of writing with a clear and authentic voice aimed at impacting even just one reader. His approach to writing for "that one person" ensures that his messages are intimate, focused, and powerful. The episode also highlights Paul's experiences creating his audiobook with Twin Flames Studios, where he shares how adding his own voice to his book not only made his words more impactful but also helped him overcome doubts and fully embrace his role as an author and speaker.

The Daily Quiz Show - 18 October 2025: Entertainment, Society and Culture 

7 Good Minutes - 23 September 2025: The Gentle Power of Starting Soft Every Morning

Christmas Pop-up Channel - 12 October 2025: Finding Mr. Christmas

Daily Life Pro Tips - 21 October 2025

The Gerry Anderson Podcast - episode 377: 1 December 2025: Richard, Chris and Jamie Watch the terror Hawks episode zero‘s finest hour. 

New Podcasts - 1 December 2025: *American Masters: Creative Spark - How do today's masters create their art? / American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. [I was excited to see my own show’s logo and name show up on this Podnews related feed, only to find another show’s promo there, even though it’s Pods Like Us artwork and description in there. This sounds cool though, and I decided to look it up, and get the description to post here. Good news - when I caught up with the Podnews Daily podcast, I found a mention of my show, which I did of course screen grab to put in the relevant blogpost.] 

Podnews Daily - 26 November 2025: *Award winners in Arkansas; and Patreon's podcast hosting - Patreon's new podcast hosting is free to its customers. 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 2 December 2025: cajole 

Literally! With Rob Lowe - 4 December 2025: *Martha Plimpton: Pub Food - Rob was so excited to finally speak with Martha Plimpton! The actress joins Rob to discuss her life-changing experiences on Broadway, her HBO show, "Task," moving to London, and her experience studying animal tracking in Africa! Plus, Rob pays tribute to the brilliant writer Tom Stoppard, who passed on November 29th, soon after the recording of this interview.

StarDate - 1 December 2025: Toasty Future

BirdNote Daily - 24 June 2023: *Seeds of Attraction - What is it that draws us to a romantic partner? / Birds have lots of ways to catch the attention of a mate. Most cranes duet with prospective partners for years before they begin breeding. / Crested Auklets of both sexes produce a pungent citrus perfume. And Blue-footed Boobies dance, showing off their feet to each other.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 1: 1 December 2025: *A Tip for Celebrating Your Milestones - It's our anniversary! To celebrate two years of Daily Tips, we're sharing a surprisingly meaningful tradition: giving anniversary gifts based on what's traditional for each year. For year three, that's leather or crystal-materials that symbolize durability and care. Whether you're celebrating a relationship, friendship, or podcast partnership, this tradition adds intention to your gift-giving. [congratulations to Arielle and Ned on the great work that they have been doing through this fabulous podcast!] 

Podnews Daily - 27 November 2025: *Why you should be thankful for winning awards - A free webinar about strategic podcast award budgeting

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7 Good Minutes - 23 September 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - True strength flows like..

Beauty Unlocked the podcast - Bonus: 3 December 2025: *The Girl Who Shook France: The Possession of Martha Brossier - Welcome, my December souls! / A young French woman ignites chaos in the 1590s when claims of demonic possession turn her into a national obsession. Was Martha Brossier truely tormented... or performing for influence? / Follow me as I delve into the case that rattled priests, physicians, and even the king's court. / Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised. 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 3 December 2025: alchemy

StarDate - 2 December 2025: New Strategies

BirdNote Daily - 25 June 2023: *How Many Eggs to Lay? - When nesting, most birds lay a predictable number of eggs. Bald Eagles: 2. Bluebirds: 4 to 6. Mallards: 10 to 12. But how do they determine when they have laid the right number? To find out, scientists experimented by going to nests and repeatedly removing eggs soon after they were laid. Some birds replaced them straight away. For example, a House Sparrow laid 50 eggs in a row, while a flicker laid 71 eggs in 73 days. But for other birds, the scientists' removal of the eggs had no effect at all.

Santa Confidential - season 1 episode 3: 1 December 2025: *The Elf Who Knew Too Much - Santa's latest investigation takes a turn when a nervous elf makes an unusual request that shakes the North Pole to its snowy core. / Written and produced by Damien St John for Podomedy Kids.

New Podcasts - 1 December 2025: *Fill The Silence - In Fill The Silence you'll hear more immersive sounds from daily life. Fill The Silence is perfect as background noise. Use it to focus while you work, drift off to sleep, or escape to places you'd rather be. From calming moments of nature, birdsong and dog walks, to the energy of wind, rain, traffic, lively cafés, and European cities every episode is designed to transport you and fill your silence.

Podnews Daily - 28 November 2025: *Crossed Wires wins award at the APAs - We have a full list of the winners of the UK awards. 

New Podcasts - 1 December 2025: *Charles Dickens Ghost Stories - Charles Dickens Ghost Stories is new from Noiser today - with Sir David Suchet narrating some of the most atmospheric and spine-tingling tales from Dickens. The series debuts with a double-episode premiere of A Christmas Carol, one of the most retold festive stories of redemption.

A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - chapter 6: 20 May 2025: *NOW-WEDNESDAY, THE FOURTH- EVENING AT 6:00 - In this suspenseful chapter, Notch prepares for a crucial meeting with Mr. Major, a key figure in the upcoming mission. Notch is due to case the location early in the morning the following day, but Mr. Major unexpectedly arrives at his apartment. The tension builds as Mr. Major reveals the details of the mission, including the weapon choice and the involvement of a patsy. Notch's internal conflict is evident as they grapple with the complexities and risks of the mission. The chapter explores themes of trust, control, and the psychological toll of being a hitman. / Notch's meticulous planning and strategic thinkina are put to the test as he navigates the uncertainties of the mission. This chapter sets the stage for Notch's next steps, highlighting the high stakes and the constant danger he faces.

The Stupid History Minute - 1 December 2025: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 2: 2 December 2025: A Tip For Putting Your Podcast Back Catalogue to Work - Your back catalog is SEO gold-don't let it rot. / Whether you create podcasts, blogs, or videos, your older content can still attract new audiences if you optimize your descriptions and titles with searchable language.

New Podcasts - 1 December 2025: *On NOTUS LONDO - Is it time to get to know members of the US Congress better? On NOTUS features an interview with a member of Congress every episode, exploring their background, their path to Capitol Hill, and the issues that motivate them. It launches today from NOTUS, a nonpartisan DC-based newsroom covering politics and policy in Washington and beyond.

Santa Confidential - season 1 episode 4: 1 December 2025: *Operation Cookie Crumble - Santa gets more than he bargained for when he sets out to find the missing festive snacks. / Written and produced by Damien St John for Podomedy Kids.

The Slowdown - episode 1225: 25 October 2024: Today's poem is After Vallejo by A.B. Spellman. 

Womanica - 18 May 2021: Halina Konopacka

Christmas Pop-up Channel - 12 October 2025: This Year's Hallmark Christmas Movies

So Your Parents Are Old - episode 2: 21 October 2025: *Finding Strange Pockets of Time with Jo Piazza - Bestselling author and podcaster Jo Piazza (Under the Influence; Everyone Is Lying to You) joins Vanessa to talk about juggling three young kids while moving her mom into Center City Philly. From au pairs to CVS purgatory, they get real about efficiency, boundaries, and multigenerational caregiving.