The Pod Files - Saturday 3 January 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
Skipping Through Theatre - Season 2 Episode 8: 13 April 2025: *With Jorge Heron - Nathan and Maddie are joined by Jorge heron who was recently in a TV series called bring the drama with the comedian Bill Bailey!! / Listen how he talks about his career and how he thinks crew on set don't get enough credit.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 2 January 2026: febrile
BirdNote Daily - 31 July 2023: *Sandhill Crane Families Stick Together - Sandhill Crane families form a close bond. A pair of adults might travel north with their young from the previous summer, along with grown-up offspring from several years ago. / After the breeding season, families will stick together for the journey south and the winter, even in large flocks. The parents often remain together for the rest of their lives.
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - 2 January 2026: *Controversies in Comedy: Chevy Chase, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle & More - Johnny Mac delves into several controversies surrounding high-profile comedians. He discusses the Chevy Chase documentary and the lack of participation from the 'Community' cast, with comments from Yvette Nicole Brown. Jon Stewart faces backlash over mask jokes on his show. The episode also covers serious accusations against Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan's experiences working with him. Furthermore, the show analyzes Dave Chappelle's latest special and the public's reactions to Ricky Gervais' new content. Additionally, Johnny previews upcoming segments and the new 'Comedy Survivor' episodes.
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 25: 2 January 2026: *A Tip For Staying Motivated at the Gym - Feeling stuck with your workout routine? / Sometimes the problem isn't your motivation—it's your workout app. If the tool you're using to track your progress feels clunky or reminds you of past failures, it might be time to switch things up. Find an app that actually makes logging your workouts enjoyable, and watch your gym consistency improve.
Candy Claus, Private Eye - Season 2 Episode 6: 2 January 2026: Sack Religious (season 2 finale)- Candy and Minty secure Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Written and directed by Ella Gale.
7 Good Minutes - 18 October 2025: Why Your Morning Matters More Than You Think
The Stupid History Minute - 2 January 2026: Hangover Cures - Guest Host: Gemma from Talking Codswallop
Daily Dad Jokes - 27 July 2025
7 Good Minutes - 18 October 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - A peaceful morning creates...
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - season 4 episode 2: 19 November 2025: *Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast - Julia sits down with 70-year-old New Yorker cartooning legend Roz Chast, whose humor and unforgettable illustrations Julia has adored for decades. They dive into Roz's anxieties, obsessions, and the worldview behind her award-winning memoir "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" Roz chats about raising kids through constant worry, caring for her aging parents, and how her work helps her make sense of the chaos. / Plus, Julia's mom Judy recalls how she handled the sex talk with Julia when she was growing up.
New Podcasts - 2 January 2026: *Always Here - Life is better when you have a friend by your side! Abby Howard, known for hosting the hit podcast Unplanned with her husband, has launched Always Here, an even more personal deep-dive into her family life. Together with her sister-in-law Abby Howard (yes, they have the same name!), the duo explores everything from the chaos of parenting to the beauty of lifelong friendship.
Womanica - 9 June 2021: Marion Barbara 'Joe' Carstairs
Science Quickly - 5 March 2015: *Whale Grandmas' Longevity Linked to Knowledge - Whale females, like humans, live well past menopause, a trait possibly selected for because their knowledge base can help their entire clan survive. Dina Fine Maron reports.
Daily Facts - 8 November 2025
MinuteEarth - 29 April 2025: The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning
Counterbalance - Season 2 Episode 7: 15 May 2024: *chapter 19 Waterdome - Rianuka, the 104nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Var, 101st Generation. /,Malaki found a giant structure on the Tripeaks. Could this be the Waterdome they were told to seek out? And what things lie within this structure?
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 3 January 2026: senescence
Daily Shower Thoughts - 17 October 2025
BirdNote Daily - 1 Aug 2023: *Seeing a Chicago Beach in a New Way - Mikko Jimenez is a PhD student doing research on bird migration. Growing up in Chicago, he played beach volleyball at Montrose Beach, a popular spot on the lake shore. At the time, he wasn't so aware of birds, but as he developed an interest in birding in college, he realized that his old beach volleyball spot was also one of the best places to see birds in the Chicago area.
Odd One Out - 19 December 2025: Home Alone or Inception?
The Stupid History Minute - 3 January 2026: The Wendigo with Guest Host: Jeremy Bryant from Paranormal: The New Normal
Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware - Episode 27: 4 May 2021: *Sarah Jane Morris - My good friend Sarah Jane Morris is a singer with an astonishing vocal range. She is probably best known for her stellar recordings with Jimi Somerville in The Communards, but her 40-year career is so much more diverse than that... / Over the decades she has developed a loyal and loving international audience (particularly in Italy), and her rich contralto voice goes from strength to strength. She has performed with a diverse range of groups, from rock to soul to African blues, with classical orchestras, a one-hundred cello ensemble, with acoustic guitars and jazz big bands. Her voice, her versatility, and her emotional intelligence - the absolute authenticity of feeling which she conveys - make her a world-class, treasured and highly compelling performer. / Her guest appearances on various live and recorded BEF projects have been exceptional, and Martyn produced her 1992 album Heaven. She is a committed socialist and activist, and, like Martyn, was a member of Red Wedge supporting the Labour Party in the mid 80's. / Ladies and Gentlemen - I give you great Sarah Jane Morris...
Podnews Daily - 31 December 2025: *Where Americans listen most -Not in the car, unless you really like traffic jams
7 Good Minutes - 19 October 2025: Feed Your Soul Before the World Feeds You Chaos
5 Good News Stories - 20 May 2025: These CDs are worth thousands...do you have one?
The Slowdown - episode 1239: 14 November 2024: Today's poem is My Father Flying by Jan Beatty.
7 Good Minutes - 19 October 2025: 7 Good Minutes: Extra - What you feed your...
Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - 2 January 2026: On the Elevator
Express
Odd One Out - 20 December 2025: Christmas or Thanksgiving?
Daily Dad Jokes - 27 July 2025: National Scotch Day!
Podnews Daily - 1 January 2026: *Happy New Year: update this bit in your podcast feed - We bet you'll forget this. Unless you've automated it like we hopefully have.
7 Minutes For Yourself - 21 June 2024: Nurturing Both You and Your Kids
Daily Life Pro Tips - 6 November 2025
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - Season 5 Episode 6: 18 December 2025: *Midwinter Light - Winter can be a difficult time for any of us grieving, or experiencing feelings of sadness or loneliness. And yet there is always beauty to be found in amongst it all. This week's episode, Midwinter Light: Holding joy and sadness in December, is about allowing ourselves all the feelings, and encouraging us to take some quiet time to think about those we love and miss as the world rushes all around us. / So many of you have shared how you have been through difficult things this year. For some of you, I know that all you want this year is one more Christmas with a loved one. I want you to know that you are not alone in your experience of things being hard in this season, and I hope that together, we can honour the sadness and also look for the light. / This is the week of the Winter Solstice, when the darkness begins to shift into light. We can lean into the darkest dark, or we can welcome the promise of that light. I find that we tend to hold both the dark and the light at this time of year, because memories come flooding back as Christmas moves in, and some of those are beautiful and some of those are painful. / We might sense deep gratitude for those who are here and a bone deep ache for those who are not. We might, at the same time, be aware of all of our blessings and all of our longings. / The thing is, we don't need to resist any of it. / The Winter Solstice is an ancient ritual event in the human calendar that invites us to simply sit with it, all the sadness and the joy, the darkness and the light. I hope Episode 6 is a balm for your soul. / This episode includes: Thoughtful words to comfort you when things feel hard / Some reflections on the symbolism of the Winter Solstice / Some love for sweet robins / Delicious, nourishing recipes for you and for your furry friends / Get ahead tips and an invitation to seek out shooting stars
Comments
Post a Comment