Saturday 24 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

Strange Air - Season 1 Episode 3: 7 October 2021: The First Theory - Did Malcolm Smith stage his disappearance?

7 Good Minutes - 5 November 2025: *When Your Values Guide Your Day: Living With Purpose - Discover how to bridge the gap between what you value most and how you actually spend your time. This gentle exploration offers practical wisdom for creating daily rhythms that honor your deepest priorities and transform scattered energy into purposeful action.

BirdNote Daily - 31 August 2023: *Migrations: Indigo Bunting, Master Stargazer - The stars appear to rotate in the sky, raising the question of how birds can use stars to navigate during migration. Ornithologist Stephen Emlen brought Indigo Buntings to a planetarium, tracking their movements as the simulated night sky changed above them. The buntings oriented themselves using star patterns that appear to rotate the least - especially the North Star, Ursa Major and Cassiopeia.

A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - episode 16: 5 July 2025: *THEN: GOODNIGHT VIETNAM - In Chapter 16, Notch wakes up after being severely injured in a mission. He is greeted by his comrades, Rich, Coop, and Thomas, who inform him that Allan is dead and Sarge was injured…

The Stupid History Minute - 24 January 2026: The Stupid History of Duck Calls with Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling. 

Daily Dad Jokes - 6 August 2025

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 24 January 2026: garner

StarDate - 23 January 2026: Doubling Up

7 Good Minutes - 5 Nov 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - When your daily choices... -  In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore the profound difference between managing time and honoring it through value-aligned choices. Clyde reflects on how conscious alignment transforms not just productivity, but the very quality of how we experience our days.

A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - episode 17: 6 July 2025: *CHAPTER 17. THEN: CAPTAIN JAMES T. (OR 'R') KIRK - In Chapter 17, Notch reflects on his feelings of loneliness and isolation after returning from Tan Son Nhut Airbase. He contemplates his life as a professional killer and decides to visit Sarge upon his return to the United States...

Science Quickly - 25 March 2015: *Enceladus Might Be a Methane Hotspot -  NASA's Cassini spacecraft spotted a surprising amount of methane erupting from Saturn's moon Enceladus, suggesting it harbors more methane than we thought. Clara Moskowitz reports. 

TED Health - 21 May 2024: *What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" - Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynaecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like painful sex or loss of libido. Shedding light on what she calls the "bedroom gap," or the difference in sexual expectations of men and women in midlife due to societal norms, Sophocles advocates for education, medical advancement and a new understanding of menopause — because sex should be pleasurable and comfortable for everyone. After the talk, join Shoshana for a conversation with OB/GYN and women's health advocate Dr. Jessica Shepherd.

MinuteEarth - 14 May 2025: Can Al Help Us Identify Animals?

A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - episode 18: 12 July 2025: *CHAPTER 18. NOW- FRIDAY, THE FIFTH: CHEERS THEN - In this gripping episode, we delve into the tense and dangerous world of professional hitmen. Join us as we follow the Notch's encounter with Walther, a seasoned gunsmith, who opens the door with a 357 Magnum in hand...

New Podcasts - 20 January 2026: *Credibility Minute - In The Credibility Minute, a new daily micro-podcast hosted by Jen deHaan, you'll get quick and actionable advice for building your professional credibility using audio and video (without needing to get on the algorithm grind or become a full-time creator). This new show launches with the first two episodes today.

Sounds Profitable - 21 January 2026: *SXSW 2026 Podcasting Lineup, Video Isn't Killing the Podcast Star, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: more added to the SXSW 2026, On Air Fest expands their February lineup, a reaction to "podcasts are dead," and Netflix doubled their ad revenue last year.

Into The Podverse - episode 34: 19 January 2026: *The Free Hosting Fallacy: Trust, Transparency, and Ownership in Podcasting - Explore the hidden risks of free podcast hosting platforms through a personal experience with unauthorised audio inserts. / Gain insights on maintaining creator control, reading terms carefully, and avoiding assumptions in the podcast ecosystem from an African viewpoint.

Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities - episode 177: 3 Mar 2020: *Creature Feature -  Sometimes stories are powerful because of the yarns they spin, and sometimes they're powerful because of how they are told. / Today's tour features one of each.

Odd One Out - 20 January 2026: Highlighter or Printer?

Disability Daily Podcast - episode 24: 24 January 2026: *January 24: Möbius Syndrome Awareness Day & Neil Diamond - Today we celebrate Möbius Syndrome  Awareness Day & American musician Neil Diamond's birthday.

New Podcasts - 21 January 2026: *The Zooquarium Podcast - The Zooquarium Podcast is a brand new show for kids (of all ages) who are curious about our natural world. Each episode features a question submitted by a kid and is answered by animal expert Chanel Hason, artist/educator Mike Bennett, and guests from the world of science and art. The first episode just debuted and features a question all about the pooping rituals of a sloth!

Podnews Daily - 22 January 2026: *The podcast awards that aren't all they seem - Misleading images, and made-up winners. 

Audio Poem of the Day - episode 1954: 17 October 2025: Physical Education by Joshua Bennett. 

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum - 6 January 2026: *ERICA DURANCE: Life After Smallville, Letting Go of Hustle & Redefining Happiness - Erica Durance (Smallville, Saving Hope) joins us for an open and reflective conversation about life after Smallville and the internal shifts that came with stepping away from constant momentum. She talks about burnout, aging, and learning how to listen to her body instead of pushing through everything. Erica also opens up about redefining success, letting go of hustle culture, and finding peace in slowing down.

Composers Datebook - 6 January 2026: Concertos by Poulenc and Carter

Composers Datebook - 7 January 2026: 'Statements' from Copland

Composers Datebook - 8 January 2026: William Bolcom and William Blake

Composers Datebook - 9 January 2026: Bartok's 'Contrasts'

Composers Datebook - 10 January 2026: A Kernis premiere wins the Pulitzer

Composers Datebook - 12 January 2026: Dvorák's 'American Quintet'

Composers Datebook - 13 January 2026: 'Hello, Mr. Addinsell?'

Composers Datebook - 14 January 2026: Puccini's shocker

Composers Datebook - 15 January 2026: The Mozarts in Vienna

Composers Datebook - 16 January 2026: Prokofiev's 'Scythian Suite'

Composers Datebook - 17 January 2026: George Walker's Trombone Concerto

Composers Datebook - 18 January 2026: Bernstein for young people

Composers Datebook - 19 January 2026: 'Truth Tones' for MLK

Composers Datebook - 20 January 2026: Poulenc's 'Gloria'

Composers Datebook - 21 January 2026: Brahms breaks the rules

Composers Datebook - 22 January 2026: Bach's two- and three-part Inventions

Composers Datebook - 23 January 2026: Field the Claveciniste

Composers Datebook - 24 January 2026: Stravinsky (and Newman) at the movies

New Podcasts - 21 January 2026: *Create Magic At Work® - In Create Magic At Work this week, you'll hear the final episode of the Finding Treasures in the Trash mini-series — a reflective exploration of how wisdom can emerge from parts of ourselves we often avoid. If you've ever wondered what "treasure" your own "trash" might be pointing you toward, this episode invites you to listen and reflect, as the series prepares to continue as its own independent podcast.

The Slowdown - episode 1252: 3 December 2024: Today's poem is The Canonization by John Donne.

BirdNote Daily - 1 September 2023: *Birding with a Baby - Writer Jen Sizeland has found peace through watching birds throughout her life, so she wanted that for her child, too. When she was pregnant, she sought to introduce her unborn child to birdsong. As a newborn, she and her baby would listen to the dawn chorus together. Now as a toddler, he joins her watching raptors soar over parks and waterbirds paddling across lakes.

Sounds Profitable - 22 January 2026: *The WHY and WHO of Podcasting, Ambies 2026 Noms, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: what would you do if you really loved podcasting, Ambies 2026 nominees announced, Netflix is rebuilding their app for vertical video scrolling, and Oxford Road takes a look at Health & Fitness podcast advertising data.

Odd One Out - 21 January 2026: Adidas or Rolex?

SmartLess - 22 December 2025: “good that time of day.” Intro music. Jason wants to know why will speaks with his wife more than he speaks to her himself. Will might have bought a new place in New York. Sean is snacking because he has a late lunch appointment. Mention of the film is this thing on, which stars both will and Sean. “Eat like you’re doing a podcast!” Golden Globe nomination. Mention of new podcast CrimeLess. After the catch up chat they go to Will’s surprise guest, the actor Jeremy Allen White. 

5 Good News Stories - 22 June 2025: *135 Year Old Tortoise is a father for the first time! - Highlights include Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise, becoming a father for the first time; unique vegetable likenesses of celebrities at the Lambeth Country Show; the first video of a live Azis Antarctica squid filmed at 6,000 feet; the discovery and $7 million auction of a 1666 painting found in a barn attic; and a humorous misadventure involving hikers in the Adirondacks who mistakenly reported their friend dead while under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Compact Disasters - episode 3: 25 October 2024: *Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster - In the third episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we take a look at the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history. In just five minutes, we'll walk you through the series of events that led to the explosion of Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, releasing deadly levels of radiation across Europe. This episode covers the immediate aftermath, including the heroic efforts of the first responders, the large-scale evacuations, and the long-term environmental and health impacts that continue to affect the region today. Discover how the disaster unfolded and the lessons learned from this harrowing event.

Daily Shower Thoughts - 28 October 2025

Womanica - 30 June 2021: Chavela Vargas

7 Minutes For Yourself - 3 July 2024: *Turning Adversity into Opportunities Like a Pro - Dive deep into the transformative journey of overcoming adversity with expert guidance in today's episode. / Gain practical strategies on converting challenges into opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Rock 'n' Roll Survivors Podcast - episode 43: 23 January 2026: Finally the Far East

Eras: Phil Collins - Episode 3: 19 January 2026: *The Imperial Years - In 1985, after a couple of massive singles and an Oscar nomination, Phil Collins stands on the precipice of global megastardom. Then comes No Jacket Required, Live Aid, a red hot hit streak with Genesis - and he's hurled over the edge. / From time zone defying Concorde operatics to soundtracking - and starring in - Miami Vice, Zoe Ball charts Phil's imperial era. The critics might be giving him a hard time, but in stadiums all over the world legions of fans sing every word to his constantly expanding stable of mega hits. / But as the demands on his time and attention multiply... it's only a matter of time before there's a personal cost to so much success.