Sunday 1 February 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
A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman - episode 19: 13 July 2025: *Then: I Want to be in America (Canada) - Chapter 19 describes Notch's arrival in Seattle, Washington on October 11, 1971, marking the end of his Vietnam adventure. He is met by Sarge and Richard at the airport, and they drive to Sarge's compound in Canada…
7 Good Minutes - 12 November 2025: *How to Reset Your Day After a Restless Night - Transform a difficult day after poor sleep with gentle reset strategies that work with your body, not against it. Learn how to navigate fatigue with compassion while still moving forward with your day in a sustainable way.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 1 February 2026: gargantuan
StarDate - 31 January 2026: Blue Skies
7 Good Minutes - 12 November 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - Your energy today does... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore how your worth isn't tied to your daily performance and why today's struggles don't define tomorrow's possibilities. Reflect on how you can show yourself the same compassion you'd offer a friend on their difficult days.
The Phase Two Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase II Podcast - season 1 episode 5: 1 February 2026: *Kitumba - Phase Il turns outward with an episode that radically expands Klingon culture and challenges everything Starfleet thinks it knows about its longtime adversaries. / Dispatched to a Klingon-controlled world governed by ritual and symbolic authority, Kirk and the Enterprise crew find themselves navigating internal political tensions rather than open hostility. As Xon and Ilia observe a society built on honor, perception, and tradition, Kirk and Decker are drawn into a conflict where diplomacy, not force, determines the outcome. / On The Phase 2 Rewatch, Greg Westlake explores the most Klingon-focused story Star Trek had ever produced at the time, examining the redesigned Klingons, their shift away from Cold War metaphor, and what this episode signals about Phase Il's long-term ambitions. The episode also includes a real-world check-in on glowing Starlog coverage, cautious ratings reports, early rumors about the show's future, and a fun easter egg for longtime fans paying close attention.
1001 Album Club - episode 10: 5 March 2018: *Thelonious Monk: Brilliant Corners - We discuss one of the most difficult compositions that mentally broke the band, our favorite Bops and Pannonica de Koenigswarter.
Disability Daily Podcast - episode 31: 31 January 2026: *Ilya Zaslavskiy and Melissa Stockwell - Today we celebrate Russian politician and disability advocate Ilya Zaslavskiy and U.S. Paralympian and amputee Melissa Stockwell.
BirdNote Daily - 12 September 2023: Kelp in the Eagles' Nest - A pair of Bald Eagles will reuse their nest each year and repair it with new tree branches. But recently in British Columbia, scientists came across an eagle nest made largely out of dried kelp. Back in the '90s, that very nest had been made out of tree branches. What changed? Sea Otters were reintroduced to the landscape, which helped kelp forests flourish - and occasionally wind up in an eagle's nest.
Odd One Out - 31 January 2026: Eiffel Tower or Sydney Opera House
The Stupid History Minute - 1 February 2026: The Stupid History of The Golf Tee [welcome back Keb after having a month off.]
Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware - episode 221: 15 November 2024: *John Altman - Today's episode features film composer, music arranger, orchestrator, conductor and saxophonist John Altman. / Everybody knows John Altman's music, but not so many people know his name. Yet he is one of the most prolific composers, conductors and arrangers in history. This vivid account of over fifty years in the world of popular music spans the worlds of live performance, recording and composing. / In all, he has composed the music for over fifty movies, and won most major film awards in his long and distinguished career. His television and recording work included all the arrangements for the Grammy-nominated Rutles. As an arranger/conductor he has worked on hit records for stars including Rod Stewart, George Michael, Tina Turner, Barry White, Diana Ross, Björk, and Alison Moyet. / John has also written, produced and arranged over 4,000 commercials worldwide. / Ladies and gentlemen - always look on the bright side of life - meet John Altman...
Science Quickly - 3 April 2015: *B.O. Gives Up Its Stinky Secrets -Staphylococcus hominis is a key perpetrator of body odor-and researchers say selectively interfering with it could make for more effective deodorants. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Daily Dad Jokes - 9 August 2025: National Book Lovers Day!
Podnews Daily - 30 January 2026: *Video podcasts leads to audio consumption - A great discovery mechanism?
7 Minutes For Yourself - 31 July 2024: *Ditch the Device: Digital Detox - In today's hyper-connected world, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves amidst our devices. / Today's episode is your guide to breaking free from the technology's grip.
5 Good News Stories - 6 July 2025: *This Bear has better insurance than me! - A porcupine stowed away on a wrecked plane in British Columbia, humanoid robots playing soccer in China, an Alaska brown bear in Minnesota getting a metal tooth crown, a rivalry between historic restaurants in Madrid, and an 11-year-old girl in Florida finding a message in a bottle that traveled from Hawaii.
TED Health - 11 June 2024: *The miracle of organ donation - and a breakthrough for the future - Organ transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is on ice increases risk. And even if things go perfectly, rejection of the organ is still possible. Cardiothoracic surgeon Abbas Ardehali introduces cutting-edge medical advances in machine perfusion — a portable platform that keeps organs alive outside of the body — that could help put time back on the patient's side.
MinuteEarth - 20 May 2025:You Have More Bones Than You Think
Daily Shower Thoughts - 31 October 2025
Disability Daily Podcast - episode 32: February 1 2026: *Regina Olson Hughes & One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Today we remember Deaf scientific illustrator Regina Olson Hughes and Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Sounds Profitable - 30 January 2026: *The State of Podcast Agencies, Evolutions Guests Announced, & More - This week in the business of podcasting: CoHost's new State of Podcast Agencies, Podcast Movement Evolutions talent announced, podcasting's surprising "age of acquisition" potential, and The Ambies voting is live until February 5th.
Womanica - 1 August 2024: Marcela 'La Tigresa' Acuña
Comicbook Nation - season 8 episode 5: 30 January 2026: Kofi, Matt, Janell, and Evan. They start the episode by saying that this is a recorded this is a recorded episode, and audio only, because of power problems in Nashville, due to severe snow and cold weather, that has cut the power for the majority of the state. Sending best wishes to friends that I have who may be affected, and hoping that they are okay. Trailer for Super Mario Galaxy, and a first look at Yoshi. Jason Mamoa moment this week - mini trailer showing him as Lobo in Supergirl. Dragon Ball super making a comeback. New trailer for daredevil born again season two. There is also a rumour that season three of daredevil born again we’ll see them bringing back a story intended for the old Netflix series that was about the hand. Reactions to Marvel’s Wonder Man. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ latest episode. “New series coming from the Duffer Bros…” Latest issue of the Absolute Batman comic series. New Iron Man comics issue one. Review from Kofi and Evan about the new Sam Raimi film Send Help.
The Afternoon Tune - 26 January 2026: *SONG SUNG BLUE MOVIE REVIEW - In today's video, I'm reviewing Song Sung Blue, a music-driven drama inspired by the power of performance, nostalgia, and personal reinvention. / The film centers on everyday people brought together through their shared love of music, using classic songs as a way to explore identity, connection, and second chances. / Rather than being a traditional biopic, Song Sung Blue focuses on how music shapes lives and creates unexpected bonds. / I break down the performances, the emotional beats, and how effectively the film uses music to tell its story. I also talk about whether the movie's heartfelt approach works, where it may feel familiar, and how well it balances sentiment with authenticity. / If you enjoy music-focused dramas and stories about finding meaning through art, this review is for you. Let me know what you thought of Song Sung Blue in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews.
Daily Life Pro Tips - 22 November 2026
Hitmaker Chronicles - 11 October 2024: *Stevie Nicks - "Edge of Seventeen" - This ethereal narrative channels how Stevie Nicks' smoldering 1981 confessional "Edge of Seventeen" became a timeless rock incantation. Exploring her soul-baring journey from Fleetwood Mac's mystical lodestar to boundary-pushing solo priestess, it deconstructs the song's haunting poetry transmuting teenage heartbreak into grand gothic rhapsody. The making of its delirious music video consecrating Nicks as a velveteen-wrapped sorcerer queen is captured. Ultimately, the eternal allure of her unique storytelling prowess to distill human fragility into infinite totemic light is enshrined as a boundless feminine force reigniting dreams long adrift.
7 Good Minutes - 13 November 2025: *Finding Peace by Releasing the Need to Rush - Break free from the exhausting cycle of constant urgency and discover how slowing down can actually make you more effective. / Learn to distinguish between real deadlines and manufactured pressure while cultivating a more peaceful approach to daily life.
The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast - episode 1198: - 21 January 2026: *Jackie Chan's Shanghai Noon & Knights Mini-Overview (with Johnny Potoky) - In this brief overview, John & I question why Jackie's SHANGHAI NOON/KNIGHTS buddy films aren't more popular with both American and international audiences:
• Why isn't Part 3 out already (and can we please not make RUSH HOUR 4 while we're at it)?
• How many other fun character actors and genre favorites are in these movies?
• And we also note some of Jackie's earlier buddy films and lesser known roles as a member of Bruce Lee's stunt team in the
'70s! / AUDIO INTRO: Jackie Chan discusses playing Chon Wang in Shanghai Noon (2000 WFAA ABC Channel 8 News Interview).
BirdNote Daily - 13 Sep 2023: *Seeing the Rainbow in a Bird's Feathers - We make it a habit to detail the broad and beautiful spectrum of bird colors, but iridescent feathers are undoubtedly among the most mesmerizing. When sunlight hits the Bufflehead's dark head feathers at the right angle, their colors transform into shades of the rainbow, from deep violet to green and gold. Common Grackles, caught in natural light, gleam gold, green and blue-purple.
Starlings, too. And the dull gray Rock Pigeons shuffling around a city park might reveal a glimpse of the electric teal and lavender, shifting shades on their throat.
Sleep From Space - season 3 episode 12: 23 October 2024: *What time is it on the moon? - Welcome, starry-eyed dreamers, to another tranquil episode of "Sleep from Space." Tonight, we'll embark on a journey through our solar system, exploring how time flows differently across the celestial bodies that dance around our Sun.lmagine yourself drifting through the cosmic expanse, watching as planets and moons revolve in their eternal orbits. Each world, with its unique rotation and revolution, tells time in its own way. On Mercury, a single day lasts two of its years. Venus, our sister planet, experiences sunrises only twice per Venusian year.We'll visit the rusty dunes of Mars, where a day is just 40 minutes longer than Earth's, and clocks tick slightly slower due to the reduced gravity. Then, we'll soar to the gas giants - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune - where storms have raged for centuries, marking time in massive, swirling patterns.As you drift off to sleep, ponder the nature of time itself - how it bends and stretches across the vastness of space, a cosmic river flowing at different rates throughout our solar neighborhood. Let the rhythms of these distant worlds lull you into a peaceful slumber, where dreams of alien sunsets and exotic moons await.
On The Bubble podcast - season 9 episode 3: 31 January 2026: *ARROW had to Save the CW, according to Series Co-Creator Marc Guggenheim - ARROW had to save the CW, according to series co-Creator Marc Guggenheim. And that's a new one for On The Bubble podcast.
The Slowdown - episode 1256: 9 December 2024: Today's poem is A Dominican Poem by Danielle Legros Georges.
7 Good Minutes - 13 Nov 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - The fastest way to... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore the paradox that slowing down often leads to faster, more sustainable progress. / Reflect on how embracing a more patient approach to your goals might actually accelerate your journey toward lasting success.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - season 4 episode 5: 7 January 2026: *Julia Gets Wise with Sister Helen Prejean - On today's episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with 86-year-old death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean. They discuss her joyful Southern childhood, early ambitions, and why she can't put a little money down on her favorite card games - even though she really wants to. Sister Helen reflects on her political awakening, decades fighting the death penalty, and lessons about people and power. Plus, Julia asks her 91-year-old mom, Judy, about attending Catholic grade school and remembers her own childhood Catholic makeover.
Audio Poem of the Day - episode 1962: 25 October 2025: hastiin k'aalógii 'ání by Manny Loley.
The Daily Poem - 28 October 2025: *The Broken Artisan's Lament: Unveiling Freedom in the Clay's Silent Rebellion - Today's poem is about Frustration in the style of Rabindranath Tagore. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios.
Science Quickly - 6 April 2015: *Online Breast Milk Buyers May Get Cowed - An analysis of human breast milk bought online reveals that some 10 percent of the samples contained cow's milk. Dina Fine Maron reports.
Daily Facts - 21 November 2025
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - 31 January 2026: *Comedy Podcast Neighborhoods - an analysis of who listens to what - Johnny Mac, shares insights from Al analysis of listener behavior which reveals that comedy intersecting with politics, money, and elite institutions garners high engagement, while neutral coverage underperforms. The analysis indicates Daily Comedy News shares an audience with podcasts like 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend,' 'WTF with Marc Maron, 'SmartLess,' and 'Fly on the Wall' The community prefers personality-led, long-form conversations and established figures over emerging voices and high-energy content. / Mac's audience values predictability, continuity, and in-depth reflections over chaotic and confrontational shows. The insights suggest podcast discovery is driven by short-form video platforms, while podcasts maintain retention.
Daily Dad Jokes - 9 August 2025: National Book Lovers Day! [I listened to the same episode twice!]
BirdNote Daily - 14 September 2023: *Amazing Aquatic American Dipper - The American Dipper stands on a rock in a stream, bobbing up and down on its long legs - "dipping" - hence the name. But watch! This nondescript bird steps off a small boulder right into the torrent, and begins to peer under water. What the American Dipper might lack in bright color it more than surpasses with amazing aquatic abilities.
Strange Air - Season 1 Episode 5: 21 October 2021: *The Second Theory - Was Malcolm Smith abducted by aliens? / The role of Chase Smith was played by Natalie Lander, and the role of Malcolm Smith was played by Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul). / Strange Air was written and produced by Michael P. Greco and Tony Martinez.
BirdNote Daily - 15 September 2023: *Climate Change Leads Male Birds to Migrate Sooner - For years, biologists have been seeing migratory birds arriving earlier in the spring due to the effects of climate change. But surprisingly, the effect on arrival time is different for members of the same species. / Male birds are changing their arrival dates faster than females in many species of birds that breed in North America. While it's still unclear what effect this has on bird populations, understanding how climate change can affect females and males differently can help guide our conservation efforts.
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities - episode 179: 10 March 2020: *Monkeying Around - Some of the greatest curiosities come from the animal world, and today's tour features two of them.
The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 23 June 2025: "Name That Patent" w/ Jorge Cham
The Puzzler with AJ Jacobs - 24 June 2025: "Weather or Not" w/ Jorge Cham
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