The Pod Files - Saturday 17 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

Deleted Saves - when Phil mentioned real talk, I have memories of this game, really enjoyed playing with two of my brothers. Time to play one of the options it was called the flag quite a lot. I took it what it was, which was a way to waste baby an hour every few weeks or so time 23 brother. 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 17 January 2026: notorious

StarDate - 16 January 2026: Riding the Wave

Disability Daily Podcast - episode 15: 15 January 2026: *January 15: Dr. Al-Singace, Robert Tarango, and Be My Eyes - Today we celebrate Bahraini mechanical engineer and human rights activist Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace; DeafBlind actor Robert Tarango; and the anniversary of the launch of Be My Eyes.

Tales From the Janitor - 27 August 2023: *Tales from the Janitor - An urban legend series where the listener is taken through ghost stories, science fiction adventures and creepy unexplained events in history. A series of short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama and comedy. A series about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, rituals, and other events caused by the unknown and where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily situations.

TED Health - 23 April 2024: *The diseases that changed humanity forever - Since humanity's earliest days, we've been plagued by countless disease-causing pathogens. Invisible and persistent, these microorganisms and the illnesses they incur have killed more humans than anything else in history. But which disease has been the deadliest? Dan Kwartler digs into how human progress and innovation throughout history exposed us to surprising new maladies. This TED-Ed lesson was directed by BASA, narrated by Addison Anderson and the music was created by Igor Figueroa, Estudio Mono.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 35: 16 January 2026: *A Tip For Showing Up When You'd Rather Not - Honesty is important, but integrity is what lets us truly show up for each other. When you don't want to be doing something-like soothing a toddler at 3 AM-acknowledging that feeling is honest, but choosing to act with integrity is what matters. This framework helps us navigate the gap between how we feel and how we want to be. / This Tippendale-submitted tip is from our frequent editor, Megan Bagala!

New Podcasts - 13 January 2026: *A Moment With Murphy - A Moment With Murphy is a warm, reflective podcast offering parents and care givers a quiet pause in the middle of their busy lives.

Host Kerri Cunningham, illustrator and writer behind Murphy's Sketches, blends gentle poetry with heartfelt conversations with guests who open up about subjects that truly matter to them. Every episode gives you a moment to breathe and an honest moment for guests to share their story. Kerri's thoughtful poetry is paired with meaningful interviews, exploring topics such as children's mental health, IVF, and baby loss.

The Stupid History Minute - 16 January 2026: The Wilhelm Scream - Guest Host: Roy Megahertz from Stellar Future Radio

BirdNote Daily - 18 August 2023: *Birds Crossing the Pacific - Over 12,000 miles across at its widest point, you might think the Pacific Ocean is a barrier that even high-flying birds can't cross. Think again - some species make the trip every year as part of their life cycle. During the spring, Bar-tailed Godwits break up their trip from New Zealand to Alaska with a stop in the Yellow Sea off the coast of East Asia. But for their winter migration, they fly from North America to New Zealand without stopping. / The longest recorded godwit journey is over 8,000 miles of uninterrupted flight.

Odd One Out - 8 January 2026: Instagram or Microsoft Word?

Comicbook Nation - season 3 episode 8: 16 January 2026: presented by Cory, Janelle, Matt and Evan. Big shake ups at Lucasfilm - Kathleen Kennedy out as President/Dave Filloni and Linwyn Brennan now the joint presidents. Evan mentions that there wasn’t a plan for a sequel trilogy. But there was! George Lucas wrote a storyboard for a three part trilogy that Disney threw out, saying that they could do better. Evan also mentioned how much he enjoyed Andor, but the funny side of that is that Dave Filoni apparently hated Andor! Images of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft have gone onto the internet. There is no “u” in here name, Americans! La-ra! It’s like Graham is Gra-ham not Gram! I say Kofi not Coffee! More casting news about God Of War film. Another Avengers Doomsday teaser trailer. New Marvel rumour where Sony could be sharing more with the MCU properties. Reactions to the latest episode of season two of fallout on Amazon Prime. Discussion about the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. They mention Landman on Paramount Plus, which is on our list of things to start watching! DC KO comic issue three. I’m not sure if the next comic they talked about was a king in Black issue? After this, they going to a long discussion about the film 28 years later: the bone temple. Marvel Rivals season six. Star Wars super teams racing game. The Lord of the rings based game. 

The Stupid History Minute - 17 January 2026: Moon Pies with Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling

7 Good Minutes - 30 October 2025: *A 60-Second Mental Reset to Start Fresh: Your Instant Renewal - Transform any moment with a powerful 60-second mental reset technique that clears mental clutter and creates instant renewal. / Discover how one minute is all you need to start fresh, no matter what's happened in your day so far.

MinuteEarth - 9 May 2025How Much Air Can A Tree Hold?

Daily Dad Jokes - 3 August 2025

7 Good Minutes - 30 October 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - The power to begin again… - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore the revolutionary truth that the power to begin again exists in every moment through our willingness to pause and choose differently. Discover how this understanding transforms your relationship with mistakes, setbacks, and the endless possibilities for renewal in daily life.

Als Talk About Podcasting - 14 January 2026: Live Podcasts are the New Stadium Rock - The bigger podcatss are making real money playing live shows. While that won't help most humans with smaller shows, it is interesting.

New Podcasts - 13 January 2026: The Phase Two Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase Il Podcast - From Caloroga Shark Media, The Phase TWo Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase |I Podcast is a rewatch podcast for a TV show that never happened! In 1977, Star Trek almost came back as a TV series, but instead they made a movie. Join us for a weekly "rewatch" of the TV episodes that never happened as we follow the adventures of Kirk and Xon. (James, the narrator is Al. I wrote the scripts but didn't like my own read - John McD) © 2026 Caloroga Shark Media. 

Merry Christmas! - 17 January 2026: Christmas In England by Washington Irving

BirdNote Daily - 19 August 2023: Clair de Loon -  August 22 is the birthday of renowned French composer, Claude Debussy. Born in 1862, Debussy is known for his impressionistic sonic portraits, like La Mer, about the sea. But one of his best known works is an earlier piano piece, Clair de Lune. The song is quiet and haunting. Which got us thinking: what if we paired it with the most haunting birdsong — the song of loons? Enjoy Clair de Loon.

Womanica - 23 June 2021: Angela Morley

Odd One Out - 9 January 2026: Nike or Coca-Cola?

Good Hang with Amy Poehler - 29 April 2025: *Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner -  Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner are in a nonsexual marriage. Amy hangs with the hosts of Giggly Squad and talks about the origins of their friendship, the best way to beat a panic attack, and why you'll never find them running.

New Podcasts - 14 January 2026: *The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo |A Nintendo Switch Online retro gaming podcast - Mike and Jaymo are back for Season Four of The Old SwitchAroo to keep exploring all the retro video games available on Nintendo Classics. This season, the nearly 100 NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, N64, and Sega Genesis games they've covered so far will be joined by two new consoles: the GameCube on Switch 2 and 90s Nintendo black sheep, the Virtual Boy.

The Phase Two Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase II Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1: 10 January 2026: *In Thy Image - Star Trek Phase Il launches with a restrained, thoughtful premiere that reintroduces the Enterprise and quietly resets the rules of the galaxy. / While investigating the unexplained destruction of Federation probes near Klingon space, Captain Kirk and his crew encounter a massive artificial intelligence attempting to understand humanity by studying it directly. / As the situation escalates, Kirk must find a way to resolve the crisis without turning curiosity into catastrophe. / In this episode of The Phase Two Rewatch, Greg Westlake breaks down the new ship, the redesigned bridge, and the reconfigured crew. With Spock gone and a younger Vulcan named Xon at science, Will Decker positioned firmly at Kirk's side, and Ilia introduced as a Deltan navigator, Phase Il reveals itself as something more transitional than nostalgic. / Original air date: Friday, September 16, 1977. 

Science Quickly - 19 March 2015: *That's What Ya Call a 4-Star Planet - Astronomers report the discovery of only the second quadruple-star system known to host at least one planet. But they suspect there are a lot more such systems out there. Lee Billings reports. 

Daily Shower Thoughts - 24 October 2025

Question of the Week - episode 549: 26 January 2024: Why might stollen go floppy in the toaster? - Taking on this week's question, James Tytko kneaded help from baking expert Nicola Lamb.

The Phase Two Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase II Podcast - Season 1 Episode 2: 10 January 2026: Tomorrow and the Stars A damaged transporter and a burst of temporal radiation send Captain Kirk back to Earth on the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing him into a familiar Star Trek dilemma with uncomfortable new wrinkles. / As Kirk struggles to survive in nineteen forty one Honolulu, he forms a relationship with Elsa Kelly, the wife of a United States Navy officer, while the Enterprise races to correct the transporter malfunction and retrieve their captain. With history bearing down and war imminent, Kirk must once again choose between personal happiness and the integrity of the timeline. / On The Phase II Rewatch, Greg Westlake takes a hard look at an episode that invites direct comparison to City on the Edge of Forever, and not always to its benefit. The discussion covers why this story feels like a rerun so early in the series, how Kirk's behavior here clashes with his TOS. history, and why this episode might have worked better later in the season. / The episode also explores the newly redesigned Klingons, the evolving bridge layout, Decker's growing role as Kirk's right-hand man, and Ilia's quiet but important final scene.

5 Good News Stories - 10 June 2025: *The Naked 5K - Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. / Kendra, a paddle boarder, befriends a manatee named Paddle, and Paul offers a listening ear across Canada with his 'I Will Listen' tour. Abel Foil breaks the world record for balancing 96 spoons on his body. / Geologists uncover the vertebrae of a giant prehistoric marine lizard in Mississippi. Finally, the Carolina Foothills Resort in South Carolina hosts a unique 5K run at their nudist resort.

Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - 9 January 2026: Gotta Get Away