Monday 12 January 2026

 

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

Enzology - Season 1 Episode 4: *Dizrythmia (1977-1978) - New members, new songs, disaster and rebirth. After recording their third album, Split Enz regain Phil Judd, lose their record company, lose Phil Judd again and feed off the energy of punk with the Rootin' Tootin' Luton demos. / Songs in this programme include 'Parrot Fashion Love', 'My Mistake', 'Bold As Brass', ‘Charlie', 'Semi Detached' plus rarities 'Play It strange, 'So This Is Love', 'Hollow Victory and others. / Album Trivia: Dizrythmia - "Dizrythmia" is a mis-spelling of "Circadian Dysrhythmia", otherwise known as jet lag. / Back and front cover designs were by Noel Crombie. The back was originally going to be the front. / Kate Bush was recording her first album, The Kick Inside, in the studio next door to Split Enz during the Dizrythmia sessions. / Tim coughs forty-four seconds into 'Nice to Know'. This was accidentally left in the final mix. Extraneous voices can be heard at the beginning and ending of many tracks on the album. / Early takes of 'Nice to Know' were much slower than the released version and began with a plodding synthesiser pulse. / The synth intro was later reinstated for live performances. /,’My Mistake' was the first Split Enz 12" single, released in the UK by Chrysalis. / Dizrythmia is one of Nigel Griggs's favourite Split Enz albums. 

7 Good Minutes - 26 October 2025: *Start Your Day Strong: Quick Confidence Boosts Before Breakfast - Transform your mornings into a confidence-building sanctuary with simple practices that set you up for success before breakfast. / Discover how those first precious moments of your day can become the foundation for unshakeable self-assurance and inner strength.

New Podcasts - 7 January 2026: *We Blame Roseanne - We Blame Roseanne isn't a recap show. It's a cultural exploration, and a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns. A lot of fans label Roseanne as their comfort show, and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne's current public persona "happened all of a sudden": but if you go back and re-assess the show, along with the connected media surrounding it, you see that she's always been this way. This show explores Roseanne's complicated life through the lens of a specific phenomenon or problem - one per episode.

MinuteEarth - 6 May 2025: Why Exercise Is Hard

7 Good Minutes - 26 October 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - Confidence is not... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore the profound truth that real confidence isn't about eliminating doubt, but about choosing courage in its presence. / Reflect on how this wisdom can transform your relationship with uncertainty and empower you to act boldly despite your fears.

TED Health - 16 April 2024: *A campaign for period positivity - Having your period is exhausting, and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says social activist Ananya Grover. In this uplifting, actionable talk, she shares how "Pravahkriti," her campaign to spread period positivity, creatively engages with everyone to promote menstrual health, raise awareness and break taboos around periods. After the talk, Shoshana has a sweeping conversation with OB/GYN, activist and fellow TED Audio Collective host Dr. Jen Gunter on breaking down period myths and misconceptions.

New Podcasts - 8 January 2026: *The Method: Health in the Real World - As wellness culture reaches fever pitch, it's easy to see why so many struggle amid conflicting health advice. Enter The Method - Health in the Real World. Hosted by Dr. Greg Potter (PhD in sleep and metabolic health) and former Team GB triathlete Charlie Edmondson, you'll hear them tackle the big questions: Do glucose monitors work for non-diabetics? Is cold plunging worth it? Does protein timing matter? Expect evidence-based conversations helping you separate breakthroughs from expensive distractions. / It's from healthtech company Thriva.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 12 January 2026: brackish

StarDate - 11 January 2026: Jupiter Opposition IV

BirdNote Daily - 11 August 2023: *Andean Condors Soar for Hours Without Flapping - In the blue skies over the Andes Mountains, Andean Condors look majestic, with a ten-foot wingspan. While flying, according to researchers from Argentina and the UK, Andean Condors only flap one percent of the time. One bird was tracked for more than 100 miles over five flapless hours.

Odd One Out - 3 January 2026: Bohemian Rhapsody or Uptown Funk?

This Cultural Life - 4 December 2021: *Kwame Kwei-Armah - Kwame Kwei-Armah shares some of the influences that have had a significant impact on his career in the theatre. He became a household name playing paramedic Finlay Newton in BBC One's Casualty, while at the same time pursuing a career in writing. His award-winning plays including Elmina's Kitchen and Statement of Regret have been staged at the National Theatre. He tells John Wilson about his early years at stage school, how seeing a production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson changed the way he saw what theatre could do, and how Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave put him on a different path.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 31: 12 January 2026: *A Tip for Erasing Wall Scuffs - Moving apartments leaves marks-literally. / Arielle discovered that Magic Erasers live up to their name, wiping away scuffs and furniture marks that seemed permanent. A little pressure and those wall blemishes disappear.

Sounds Profitable - 8 January 2026: *How GenAl Finds Podcasts, The Age of Vodcasts, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Remembering what makes podcasts great, how Al is searching for podcasts, and Netflix video podcasts are generating articles.

Disability Daily Podcast - episode 12: 12 January 2026: *January 12: Andy Pleasants and Dave Stevens - Today we celebrate Anderson "Andy" Pleasants (American Deaf and craniofacial difference advocate) and Dave Stevens (American athlete and sports broadcaster born without legs).

The Slowdown - episode 1245: 22 November 2024: Today's poem is Telescope by Louise Gluck.

The Stupid History Minute - 12 January 2026: Beer Cheese with Guest Host: Matt from MFDTU

Sounds Profitable - 9 January 2026: *Remembering Podcasting's Strengths, Spotify Upgrades Partner Program, & More - This week in the business of podcasting: Remembering what makes podcasts great, GenAl's indie podcast blindspot, Spotify updated requirements for the Partner Program, why podcasting is a must-have for sports rights holders and brands, and a look at PodcastAdBlock.

Womanica - 18 June 2021: June Jordan

DASH - Season 1 Episode 26: 2 January 2025: *Dash: Questions with Cindy Crenshaw Part 2 - Wisecracking secretary Cindy Crenshaw answers some pressing, and not so pressing, questions.

Podnews Daily - 9 January 2026: *Powered by open RSS: video in the iHeartRadio app - They'll even support alternateEnclosures to help move the industry forward. 

7 Minutes For Yourself - 28 June 2024: Dream, Believe, Achieve 

Sounds Profitable - 9 January 2026: *Remember Who You Are - Experimentation is healthy, but expansion at all costs includes the cost of ignoring the audience that built everything in the first place.

Keeping Up With The Cardassians - episode 137: 27 August 2023: Nick likes big bass drums. Rob and Joe always placate Nick. A USA Today list of the 14 Greatest American born rock bands? 25 years of Blade. After the general chat they look at the Battlestar Galactica season four episodes He That Believeth In Me and Six Of On.

New Podcasts - 8 January 2026: *JADED - JADED is brand new today, from Indigenous House. The video podcast hosted by Indigenous organiser, impact producer, and storyteller Jade Begay, talks about leadership failures, the unglamorous side of success, and maintaining one's identity.

Daily Life Pro Tips - 12 November 2025

7 Good Minutes - 27 October 2025: *Quiet Confidence: Three Morning Practices That Speak Volumes - Discover the power of quiet confidence through three gentle morning practices that build unshakeable self-assurance from within. / Learn how to cultivate the kind of confidence that whispers rather than shouts, yet speaks volumes about your authentic worth.

5 Good News Stories - 3 June 2025: *There's a Snake in my Margarita! - Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. / Matt trekked 53 miles dressed as a giant Eurasian Curlew to raise awareness for endangered species. Liesl set a Guinness World Record with her 1,035-piece Despicable Me Minions collection. A Florida woman protected her Chihuahua from a bear using a bag of cookies. An overturned truck in Texas spilled 8 million dimes, and a snake fell into a woman's margarita at a Virginia restaurant.

BirdNote Daily - 12 August 2023: *The Best Nest - Some birds woo a mate by building the best nest. Males of many weaverbird species construct a series of intricately woven nests to impress a prospective partner. A male Red-winged Blackbird can even attract multiple mates if he controls prime breeding territory. / Adélie Penguins construct their nests on mounds of stones, and partners often exchange stone gifts during the course of construction.

SmartLess Presents ClueLess - episode 90: 12 January 2026: *Take A Wild Guess/Tone Note (w/ Janet Varney and John Hodgman) - On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan welcomes back his pals Janet Varney (SF Sketchfest, Avatar: Braving The Elements, Stan Against Evil) and John Hodgman (Dicktown, The Daily Show, The Areas Of My Expertise) to get into the ballpark for a new game called Take A Wild Guess! Then, it's the return of an old favorite, Tone Note! Elliott will give you a clue, and the answer will always be a two-word phrase where the words are anagrams of each other. You'll have to assemble your own for the MegaClue!