Sunday 1 March 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


Stew World Order - Episode 163: 2 February 2026: *Robert from Crooked Table Productions is back for another go 'round in The Order, as he and Stew discuss 2007's Oscar-nominated Persepolis!


New Podcasts - 27 February 2026: *Giant Ideas - In Giant Ideas this week, Nick Clegg - former UK Deputy Prime Minister - challenges some of the biggest assumptions about social media, such as whether it really drives political polarisation to how much evidence actually backs that claim. Drawing on his time inside Meta, he explains how content moderation is managed, why headlines push debates more than real data, and how social platforms have shifted from connecting friends to algorithm-driven content feeds. He also warns that the bigger risk ahead isn't individual posts, but the growing fragmentation of the internet as governments impose diverging rules on data, Al, and digital platforms.


Odd One Out - 1 March 2026: Madison Square Garden or Levi's Stadium?


Sounds Profitable - 27 February 2026: *Identifying Podcast Ad Skips, PM Heads to NYC, & More - This week in the business of podcasting: Podcast Movement officially announces New York venue and dates, Dan Misener looks at podcast ad retention, Tom Webster discusses the power of podcasting's co-consumption audience, and winners of The Ambies 2026.


BirdNote - 18 October 2023: *Spark Bird: Thomas Poulsom and the LEGO Robin - As he trained to be an arborist, Thomas Poulsom started developing two new interests: birds and building with LEGO bricks. / After first building a European Robin, he went on to create LEGO models of more than 75 species. Thomas became one of the first LEGO fans to have his designs produced as an official set.


I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue - ? I forgot to note which episode it was!



Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day - 1 March 2026: paean


7 Good Minutes - 1 December 2025: *Mindful Eating: Transform Every Meal Into a Grounding Practice - Discover how transforming your relationship with food can become a powerful grounding practice. Learn simple techniques to turn every meal into an opportunity for deeper presence and connection with the moment.


New Podcasts - 27 February 2026: *First Frame - The TELUS STORYHIVE First Frame podcast is back for season two. First Frame is where Canadian and Indigenous content creators get real answers to their most pressing questions, and in this brand-new season, the show is diving straight into the challenges shaping the creator economy in 2026.


StarDate - 28 February 2026: Missing Planets


7 Good Minutes - 1 December 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - When you eat with... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we explore how eating with full presence nourishes not just your body but your capacity to be truly alive in each moment. / Reflect on how this simple practice can awaken a deeper sense of aliveness that extends far beyond mealtimes.


Happy Place - season 9 episode 8: 12 April 2021: *Lawrence Okolie - Fear can paralyse us into inaction, but boxer Lawrence Okolie has learnt to use it to his advantage, to motivate him to keep fighting both physically and mentally. In this chat, he and Fearne talk through how to be disciplined, stop making excuses, and keep yourself accountable when you have an important goal to achieve. / Lawrence's is the first of many exciting new voices in the modern wellness space that Fearne's new endeavour, Happy Place Books, will be championing. Dare To Change Your Life is the first book to be published by Happy Place Books, and is out now.



New Podcasts - 27 February 2026: *Voices of Resilience - Voices of Resilience is a new thought-provoking series that shines a light on structural inequalities that affect the lives of Black and ethnic minority communities across the UK. Hosted by university lecturer Mary Mosoeunyane, the series comprises interviews of key figures in healthcare and education, unpacking the barriers that, according to the podcast, cost lives, limit opportunities, and erode trust in the UK's healthcare and education systems.


Daily Dad Jokes - 19 August 2025: World Aviation Day


MinuteEarth - 9 June 2025: The Best Worst Energy Source


Question of the Week - episode 564: 10 May 2024: *Why does some plastic lose its flexibility over time? - Jimmie sends in this week's question, seeking an answer as to why plastic loses its flexibility. / James Tytko took on the question with the help of Chemistry World's Phillip Broadwith...


BirdNote Daily - 19 October 2023: *Hummingbirds - To Feed or Not to Feed? - Have you wondered about the right time to remove your hummingbird feeders during fall? / Consider leaving your feeders hanging for a week or two after you've seen the last hummingbird of the season, just in case a late migrant stops by to fatten up. However, Anna's Hummingbirds - like the one pictured here - benefit from feeders year-round. This species is largely non-migratory, residing from California to southern British Columbia.


Star Trek Phase Two Rewatch - season 1 episode 9: 1 March 2026: To Attain The All - Original air date: Friday, November 18, 1977 / The Enterprise escorts a Federation delegation to Meridian Colony, a world that appears to have solved conflict, crime, and political unrest. But beneath the surface of Meridian's peaceful society lies a system of subtle neurological conditioning designed to suppress dissent and eliminate emotional instability. / As Kirk weighs Federation ideals against practical stability, divisions form among the crew. Decker and Scotty view Meridian's engineered order as a potential solution in a volatile galaxy, while McCoy and Xon question the moral cost of tampering with free will. Ilia senses a deeper fear driving Meridian's leadership, and the Enterprise must decide whether perfection is worth the price. / Greg Westlake examines one of the season's most politically ambitious episodes, explores the growing Decker/Scotty alignment and the evolving McCoy/Xon dynamic, and discusses mounting fan criticism that the series feels more cautious than revolutionary. With only a handful of episodes left in the original thirteen-episode pickup, the stakes for Phase Il are beginning to rise, both on screen and off.



New Podcasts - 27 February 2026: *From Writer to Fighter - Josh Corey is a comedy writer with a serious obsession: boxing. At age 37, with his wedding fast approaching, Josh gives himself six months to transform From Writer to Fighter. What begins as a fun challenge leads to vulnerable conversations about identity, anger, love, and loss.


A Daily Dose of History - 30 January 2026


The Slowdown - episode 1265: 20 December 2024: Today's poem is Gorgon Loves Googie's by Rebecca Morgan Frank.


7 Minutes For Yourself - 15 August 2024: *Thriving After Life's Unexpected Setbacks - Setbacks are an inevitable part of life, but they don't have to define us! / Learn how embracing vulnerability and cultivating perseverance can lead to profound personal growth. / Are you ready to redefine what it means to thrive? Don't miss out-listen now!



New Podcasts - 27 February 2026: *Americans Talk Australian Survivor - Americans Talk Australian Survivor has started its fourth season, providing fans with immediate reactions to the hit reality show. / With three fresh episodes already released this week alone, hosts Rachel, Leah, and Matt blend expert insight with listener-driven discussion to cover every blindside and alliance from the newest AU season.


Comicbook Nation - season 8 episode 9: 27 February 2026: Kofi, Janell, Matt, and Evan. Netflix have given up the bid to purchase Warner Bros, meaning that it’s likely to be bought out by Paramount. Sony are rebooting their Spider-Man universe. Casting news for season three of Wednesday. “Resident Evil Requiem released!” Janell talks about a Yoshi hatchling egg toy. Night of the Seven Kingdoms. “Paradise is back streaming on Hulu…” New season of Monarch. That is so cool-Matt fraction, the legendary comic, book, author, is one of the show runners for the television series, Monarch! Scream 7. Watching the show Dark. Breaking news-1st images of become available for the God of war television series. Latest issue of Absolute Wonder Woman. Iron Man issue two. Avengers Armageddon. WWE 2K 2026. 




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