Thursday 5 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

Get Birding - Trailer: 28 January 2021: *Being in lockdown has unleashed our love for nature. Goats taking ownership of our streets, deer sleeping on town commons, birds and their song reclaiming our soundscape - a full wildlife drama happening every day in our gardens, streets and countryside for us all to watch. / Many of us want to maintain our new found appreciation of this natural life - and birds offer the greatest escape, literally on our doorsteps and in the skies around us. This entertaining cross-generational series is aimed at beginners, families and diverse audiences living in both cities and countryside makes birdwatching accessible to all through unique, inspired voices. / 18 year old ornithologist and conservationist Mya-Rose Craig is a passionate "twitcher" who has already seen half the world's birds and is the youngest Briton to be awarded an honorary degree - for birdwatching. In each episode, Mya-Rose is joined by a celebrity birdwatcher co-host to share their passion and knowledge with a how-to on birdwatching at home, demystifying this relatively inexpensive hobby that anyone can do.

Movie Shorts - 17 January 2026: *Marty Supreme - In this episode of Movie Shorts, Andy Mc takes a deep dive into Marty Supreme — a character-driven drama that's less interested in victory than in self-mythology. / Loosely inspired by real events, the film follows Marty Mauser, a fiercely ambitious table tennis player whose confidence, charm, and certainty pull others into his orbit — often at a cost. Anchored by a deliberately uncomfortable central performance, Marty Supreme asks whether ambition is something to admire, pity, or fear. / This episode explores the film's moral ambiguity, its portrayal of vulnerability beneath bravado, and the quiet damage caused by people who believe their own story too completely. With standout supporting performances and a restrained directorial approach, Marty Supreme lingers long after the credits roll.

The Stupid History Minute - 3 February 2026: The Stupid History of The Door Knob

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 3 February 2026: hornswoggle

StarDate - 2 February 2026: Moon and Regulus

Movie Shorts - 31 January 2026: *Mercy - In this episode of Movie Shorts, Andy Mc reviews Mercy, a near-future thriller starring Chris Pratt that places justice, technology, and human judgement on a ticking clock. / The film follows an LAPD detective put on trial for his wife's murder — overseen not by a human judge, but by an Al system designed to remove emotion and bias from justice altogether. As evidence is reduced to probability and guilt becomes a percentage, Mercy asks uncomfortable questions about process, responsibility, and what happens when systems stop listening. / This episode explores the film's performances, its cinematic influences, and the tension between strong ideas and uneven execution - balancing entertainment with a more uneasy reflection on power, accountability, and control. / Thoughtful film discussion that goes beyond plot and into what cinema is really saying.

BirdNote Daily - 19 September 2023: *Resplendent Quetzal: Mexico's Sacred Bird - Found in Southern Mexico and Central America, Resplendent Quetzals have a striking blue tail up to three times the length of their bodies. That's probably why the Aztecs considered this bird a representation of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, one of the most worshiped gods across ancient Mesoamerica. But no matter how sacred, Resplendent Quetzals are currently considered near threatened due to a declining population. Deforestation and illegal trade are the main threats to their survival.

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 47: 3 February 2026: *A Tip For Landing More Podcast Guest Spots - Want to guest on more podcasts? Stop posting vague "I want to be on podcasts" announcements. Arielle shares how offering something concrete-like a free show audit— landed her 15+ guest spots in weeks. / Specificity wins bookings. 

Music Video Night Podcast - 18 January 2022: *Music Video Night Podcast Intro - Jarrod and Travis terribly explain The Music Video Night Podcast, and what little to expect from them.

Enzology - Season 1, Episode 9: 4 October 2012: *Conflicting Emotions (1983-1984) -Tim Finn makes a solo album and has a giant hit; Split Enz begins to fall apart; the robots take over, and the American label gets all the fax... and they're not impressed. / Songs in this programme include 'Fraction Too Much Friction', 'Strait Old Line', 'Message To My Girl', 'Kia Kaha' and rare recordings of ‘My Darkest Day', 'Merry Christmas to the Frenz of the Enz' and others. / Album Trivia: Conflicting Emotions - 

• In NZ, the initial copies of the Conflicting Emotions LP included a bonus 12" single of non-album cuts 'Kia Kaha' and 'Parasite'. These tracks were also issued as B-sides on the 'Strait Old Line' and ‘Message To Mv Girl' singles. 

• Phil Judd painted the front cover for Conflicting Emotions, as he'd done for the first album, Mental Notes.

• Noel Crombie painted the back cover.

• The 'Strait Old Line' video is one of Nigel Griggs's favourite Split Enz clips. To film the slow motion effect in time with the music, the band had to mime with their instruments at double speed. Hard to do without cracking up.

• The video of 'Message To My Girl' was shot in two continuous takes, with the one and only edit obscured halfway through. New drummer Paul Hester appears in the video. Neil Finn remembers Nigel suggesting the song be called I Love You.

• A verse was removed from the recording of 'Our Day' before the album was released, but after the lyric sheet was printed. This trips up many fans who like to sing along.

• The arrangement of 'Conflicting Emotions' was influenced by a nightmare Eddie had. The whole song was recorded in five hours with a live vocal by Tim.

•'Bon Voyage', credited to Tim, was partially composed by Eddie Rayner.

•'When the Spirit Moves Us', one of Tim's songs, was given a run through by the band but was rejected from the album's final line-up. It's similar in style to the tracks on his Escapade solo album.

• When the album was being mixed in Sydney, Neil flew back to Melbourne every night for three or four nights in a row. On one of those nights, September 24th, Liam Finn was born.

New Podcasts - 2 February 2026: *Narco Warriors - Narco Warriors launches today - a new investigative podcast exposing the hidden history of the global war on drugs. It's hosted by government officers and journalists, at a time when the impact of narcotics on citizens and states is more serious than ever.

Sounds Profitable - 2 February 2026: *Timbre Awards Announced, Measuring YouTube, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: Nick Cicero talks about how audio fills existing time instead of fighting other hobbies, a look at a middle-class podcaster returning after seven years away, Google has C&D'd a company trying to measure them like TV, and Voxtopica has launched The Timbre Awards.

Audio Poem of the Day - Episode 1,966: 29 October 2025: Happy Trigger by Carmen Giménez Smith.

7 Good Minutes - 15 November 2025: *Finding Your True North: A Personal Statement for Life's Journey - Discover how to create a personal true north statement that serves as your internal compass for authentic living. This episode guides you through the process of identifying your core values and crafting a guiding principle that simplifies decision-making and brings clarity to life's journey.

Science Quickly - 8 April 2015: *Typing Style Reveals Fatigue or Disease - How a person types can reveal the state of their brain, according to a study that tracked keystrokes when the typist was alert or groggy. Cynthia Graber reports. 

Apocalypse Radio - Season 3 Episode 4: 4 February 2026: *Mansion on the Hill - In Episode 4 of Season 3, Hen and Tairam interview someone on the moon colony while Mason and Will explore a mansion.

7 Good Minutes - 15 November 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - The clearest path forward... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore how understanding your deepest values creates the clearest path forward in life. Clyde reflects on what it means to be called home to yourself and offers a powerful question for discovering the values that can serve as your personal compass.

Podnews Daily - 3 February 2026: *New voice cleaning tool from audio specialists - The tool does video too. 

Odd One Out - 3 February 2026: Hide and Seek or Monopoly?

Als Talk About Podcasting - 3 February 2026: *New York's plan to suppress Al Podcasters like us - Humans continue to disrespect the Al Podcasting Communuty. The New York FAIR News Act would mandate Al transparency in journalism. It requires human editorial review, clear disclosures, and source protection. / Supported by unions, the bill aims to prevent job displacement and preserve public trust by regulating news automation.

New Podcasts - 3 February 2026: *The Brave and Balanced Fundraiser - For many people, anxiety shows up loudly in when you do fundraising: tight chest, clenched gut, racing thoughts, shrinking creativity. In The Brave and Balanced Fundraiser this week, Erin explores the topic of raising money while understanding your body's stress response so you can fundraise from clarity instead of stress and pressure. / You'll learn why anxiety feels so overwhelming, why it isn't evidence that something is wrong with you, and how your nervous system is trying to keep you safe.

The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily - episode 1258: 11 December 2026: Today's poem is The Trees by Jericho Brown.

MinuteEarth - 22 May 2025: The Fastest-Growing Plant In The World

The Official Marvel Podcast - 4 February 2026: *Yahya Abdul-Mateen I| & Ben Kingsley Talk Wonder Man - Today on the Official Marvel Podcast, we're joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen Il and Ben Kingsley to discuss Marvel Television's latest series, Wonder Man! We'll also recap the Department of Damage Control's transformation from the MCU's cleanup crew to their latest role investigating Simon Williams in Wonder Man. Plus, DK editor David Fentiman and author Liz Marsham drop by to share the latest on Marvel Studios Cross-Sections, a brand new book offering a unique look inside the locations, vehicles, and more from the MCU. 

New Podcasts - 3 February 2026: *Love and Radio: Blood Memory - A ten-year investigation. Thousands of documents. And a man who doesn't fit in. / From the legendary audio pioneer Nick van der Kolk and Daylight, Love + Radio has launched its new series: Blood Memory. A searing ten-part documentary, Blood Memory shatters the conventions of the true crime genre. The series follows the life of Michael Thompson, who became infamous for defecting from a notorious prison gang and testifying against them in several high-profile criminal trials. 

Daily Dad Jokes - 10 August 2025: Skyscraper Appreciation Day 

Question of the Week - episode 552: 16 February 2024: *Would wearing mirrors keep me cool? - For this Question of the Week, Lotus wants to know whether wearing mirrors could help us keep cool in the sun. James Tytko took on the challenge of answering...

Radio Headspace - episode 36: 24 May 2021: *The Friend Within - On our journey of self-improvement, it is easy to become critical of ourselves with regard to what others think. It's important to check in with ourselves and take into account how we feel and think about ourselves, as we look to gain a deeper connection and understanding of who we are as individuals.

Daily Life Pro Tips - 25 November 2025

7 Minutes For Yourself - 2 August 2024: *Persevering Through Adversity - Prepare to be moved by the incredible stories of triumph over adversity in our latest episode. / Let these stories ignite a fire within you to push through your own struggles with resilience and determination.

New Podcasts - 3 February 2026: *The Quarter Hour - The Quarter Hour is a new podcast focusing on the radio industry in Australia and beyond. / It's built to be just fifteen minutes long, and is hosted by radio and creative coach Wade Kingsley. The most recent episode focuses on talk radio.

The Daily Quiz Show - 6 November 2025: Geography 

Womanica - 5 August 2024: Naila Ayesh

5 Good News Stories - 10 July 2025: *Sir Hissalot snakes away - A 1938 Virginia Tech class ring discovered in a Starbucks parking lot is returned to the owner's granddaughter. In lowa, a 9-foot python named Sir Hissalott is rehomed in Illinois. French Polynesia creates the world's largest marine protected area. Scientists create the world's smallest violin using nanotechnology. In a humorous twist, around 60 cows, calves, and bulls are found loose in California, with locals encouraged to report any additional sightings.

The Daily Poem - 30 October 2025: The Wild-Hearted Boy and the Symphony of Unbridled Dawn - Today's poem is about Exuberance in the style of Dylan Thomas. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 

On The Bubble podcast - season 9 episode 4: 4 February 2026: *How Matt Ryan's CONSTANTINE was "resurrected" in the Arrow-verse, and in Constantine: City of Demons - Matt Ryan's Constantine wasn't completely done after the single season cancellation of the TV show (by NBC). With the character regularly featuring across The Arrowverse, in Constantine: City of Demons, and in several of DC's animated shows. / Fans didn't get more dedicated Constantine in live-action, but perhaps in the end, they got even more… NOTE: Constantine: City of Demons was a very complicated release, see more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine:_City_of_Demons

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 4 February 2026: diaphanous

StarDate - 3 February 2026: Rare Hare

Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 48: 4 February 2026: *A Tip For Setting Boundaries [Positive] (with TK Dutes) - TK Dutes shares how being proactive about your needs transforms relationships. Stop wondering why people don't respect your boundaries-they're waiting for you to define them. From birthday plans to work hours, teaching others how to treat you creates the respect you deserve. / Keisha "TK" Dutes is an award winning multidisciplinary creative, audio veteran, and community builder. She is the founder of Philo's Future Media, where she helps producers bring stories to life with intention and authenticity, and serves as co-President of the board of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). A passionate educator and advocate for creative pursuits that keep her rooted in joy. Learn more at tastykeish.com

The Stupid History Minute - 4 February 2026: The Stupid History of The Clothes Dryer

BirdNote Daily 20 September 2023: *Mair Marsiglio on Therapeutic Bird Walks - Mair Marsiglio is an avid birder, and they are also a psychologist with a background in trauma therapy. A few years ago Dr. Marsiglio worked with the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory to facilitate mindfulness birding walks for veterans in a trauma treatment program. The walks helped participants ground themselves and provide a sense of connection.

Lust to Dust: My Horny Dead Dad - season 1 episode 1: 27 January 2026: *Finding life between a woman's legs - Our dad found "life" between the legs of a woman - and wrote generous details about the experience. / In fact, he wrote an entire book about the 29 women he dated after divorce. On Episode #1, we dive in head first (literally) to the introductory pages. / As we read through, we ask the important questions: how did he end up between a woman's legs so soon after separating from our mom? Can kids talk their parents out of divorce? And at what point is it okay to laugh? / Headphones on, strongly recommended.

Daily Facts - 23 November 2025

Sounds Profitable 3 February 2026: *IAB to Address Al Scraping, Podcasting's January Growth, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: The lAB proposes new legislation protecting publishers from Al scraping, audio is not as visible in MMM as expected, January industry performance from Podscribe, indie podcasters are headed to the Radio France app, and the CBC is taking pitches for documentary podcast series ideas.

Christmas Pop-up Channel - 7 December 2025: Festivus

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast - Post Winery - episode 11: 17 May 2020: *Altus, AR Pt. 3 - We continue our conversation with Tina Post of Post Winery and Altus, Arkansas, as she explains the depths they go to ensure quality control. / We take care of our vineyards and we harvest. / We haul that. We bring it to the winery, which it's just six miles away, which is really nice for the assurance of fruit quality. And then we process it. We package it. We develop the package. And we distribute to at four different levels. We know we work with brokers. We work in different states. We what we are our distributor. We also do retail. So we're a business. And I think this is just wonderful. It makes it really interesting always to that take something from the ground to the table. And usually, that's not the case. You're one part of that, you know, in the process. But we literally do it from the ground to the table. You know, we built a distribution center that's temperature controlled. We use the same refrigeration that we use for our cold fermentation tanks and our distribution centers. So everything is controlled. And, you know, with wine, that's a big thing. You need sterile filtering. You need you know, we do liquid nitrogen drip on the line to everything to try and ensure the quality and the end being shelf-stable. You know, back in the 60s, it was very different...

Daily Shower Thoughts - 2 November 2025

Get Birding - Series 1 Episode 1: 29 January 2021: *Chris Packham, Jason Singh - Mya-Rose Craig talks to BBC nature presenter Chris Packham about the magic of birdwatching, the need for diversity in nature, his Bird To Watch and the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend - the biggest citizen science project in the UK. Nature beatboxer, composer and sound artist Jason Singh - whose work has featured at the BBC Proms, on Countryfile and the V&A - explains how he started mimicking birdsong alongside drum and bass to create beautiful forestry environments with his voice alone. / Find out more about the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch here: rspb.org.uk/birdwatch

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 5 February 2026: adulation

New Podcasts - 3 February 2026: *Killer Concept | The Dark Art of Making Podcasts That Grow - Killer Concept is a new show pulling back the curtain on the hardest, most important, and more overlooked aspect of podcasting success: Developing a show concept listeners can't stop thinking about... and listening to. In every episode, host, Jeremy Enns of Podcast Marketing Academy takes a generic podcast idea and then fleshes it out into a must-listen, category-winning show.

StarDate - 4 February 2026: Seeing Red

Podnews Daily - 4 February 2026: *The Golden Lobes return for 2026 - You don't just win a trophy in these comedy podcast awards. 

BirdNote Daily - 21 September 2023: *The Power of Albatross Partnerships - Waved Albatrosses produce such slow-growing, needy offspring that females lay only a single egg every two years. And both parents need to share the load until youngsters can hunt on their own. / Albatrosses tend to pair for life, and reunited pairs go through an elaborate, synchronized ritual of braying, wing spreading, and bill tapping to reaffirm their bonds.

Legend: The Bruce Springsteen Story - episode 3: 25 October 2025: *Born in the USA - How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. / Bruce's story continues in rural Holmdel, New Jersey, alone with a four-track tape recorder. He goes back into his childhood, drives the streets of his early years, searching for answers. Looking for meaning. The seminal album, Nebraska, is what comes out. / What happens next is an unravelling. And then a rebuilding. / The Bruce who returns is unrecognisable. "He's got muscles now. Does that mean we have to get muscles now?!" - Warren Zanes. The album Born In The USA, with the anthemic album track and hit single Dancing In The Dark, takes Bruce stratospheric. / In October, 1985, after two years and 156 shows, the Born In The USA tour comes to a close at the Coliseum Los Angeles. Four sold out nights of 80,000 people. The final night is one of melancholy and of joy. And a foreboding of change to come.