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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her special guests as they discuss topics “all 21st century feminists agree on” while confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty principles. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, screenwriter and is hugely in demand for her corporate seminars.
The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from Curiosity.com will help you get smarter about the world around you — every day. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Discovery's Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.
Posted on Tuesdays, Norm and Will discuss topics of interest with Adam--nothing is off-limits! Still Untitled covers everything from hot-button issues within the maker community to experiences from Adam's life to questions from the audience. Enjoy!
A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.
Global Pillage is a brand new comedy panel show podcast all about idiom, culture, customs and norms. What do the Japanese mean when they accuse someone of "having a cat on their head"? What do your friends make you do if you're unmarried by thirty in Germany? What did the acronym NORWICH mean (the equivalent of sexting jargon) if sent between World War Two sweethearts? All the oddness of humanity is explored in this hilarious new show where TWO TEAMS OF COMEDIANS take on the HIVE MIND OF THE ...
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Much like the city of New York, the Premium Pete Show is packed with captivating culture and the essence of optimistic growth. Premium Pete is devoted to creating comedic, momentous, and thought provoking conversations with established & notable figures around pop culture, family, entrepreneurial growth and more. By addressing and engaging with his listeners on a weekly basis, the Premium Pete Show is able to inform, influence and impel others on their journey of creative freedom. Available ...
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Hosted by British born host Dr. Alan Campbell, Watching America combines interviews, engaging audio, and deep dive talks in to our local and national culture through the eloquent and ever-curious lens of a ‘Brit’ who has spent over two decades ‘figuring it all out’; Watching America.
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The other guys, the number twos, the Sidekicks. You’ve all heard of them, and if you can’t figure out who yours is… well, it’s probably you. And ID10T podcast co-host, Matt Mira gets it. He wanted his own show but didn’t want the pressure of hosting, and lucky for him, he got it. Mira acts as the ultimate late-night talk show sidekick to a brand new, different “guest host” each week on Sidekick.
The World Is Listening To DAVE RABBIT Are You? ”Dave Rabbit”, the “Godfather Of Pirate Radio”, welcomes you to "The Rabbit Zone". So Fasten Your Seat Belts, bring your seats and tray tables to their Fully Upright Position, then bend over and Kiss Your Ass Goodbye, because the “Dave Rabbit” & “Radio First Termer” Pirate Radio Experience is an Extremely Dangerous & Bumpy Ride! Everything Here Is FREE To Enjoy & Share! DAVE RABBIT LOVES JESSICA RABBIT Military EntertainmentNetwork In 2006, Dave ...
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Biological Anthropology (SEXY APES) with Lara Durgavich
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Sexy apes: you’re one of them. And Biological Anthropologist Dr. Lara Durgavich joins to chat about everything from monogamy to PMS, male birth control pills, freezers of orangutan urine, imposter syndrome and testosterone, how the Pope makes you buy more tampons, which species has better sex, pancakes vs. boners, and boobs as a life preserver. It’…
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Indigenous Fashionology (NATIVE CLOTHING) with Riley Kucheran
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Fashion! Trends! Not really! This lively chat with Riley Kucheran, an Assistant Professor of Design Leadership at Ryerson University’s School of Fashion, covers everything from the history of industrialized clothing manufacture to current Indigenous designers he loves, political statements through beadwork, Indigenous art markets, and a dissection …
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Why Bugs Are Basically Robots (w/ Alie Ward)
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Learn about how AI could help predict which drugs won’t agree with women, and why Point Nemo is considered planet Earth’s spacecraft graveyard. But first, Ologies podcast host Alie Ward is back to tell us about her favorite ologie. Resources from Ologies host Alie Ward: Ologies Podcast: https://www.alieward.com/ologies Alie Ward's website: https://…
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Alie Ward – The Adam Savage Project – 11/10/20
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We're joined this week by science communicator and writer Alie Ward, to catch up and talk about the making of her podcast series Ologies.
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5 live Boxing with Costello & Bunce
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The many contradictions of Mike Tyson, plus Smith gets his chance v Canelo
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On the week he fights Roy Jones Jr in an ‘exhibition’ in Los Angeles, Mike and Steve reminisce about the time they’ve spent in the company of Mike Tyson, including an interview Mike conducted with Tyson back in 2013 where he spoke about his rape conviction and the death of his four year old daughter. Then, Callum Smith joins the podcast after he fi…
West Papuan separatists have been fighting for independence from Indonesia for decades. Now independence activists have been targeted by the Indonesian government for posting on social media. Today on 7am, Zach Szumer on the woman who fought back, and became an enemy of the state. Guest: Writer for The Monthly Zach Szumer. Background reading: Enemy…
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229. In Your Corner with Kemah Bob and guests Mata Marielle and Joy Crookes
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The Guilty FeministPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob Episode 229: In Your Cornerwith special guests Mata Marielle and Joy Crookes Recorded 5 November at Kings Place in London. Released 23 November 2020. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. Be Well Workshops. https://guiltyfeminist.com/be-well/ The Pow…
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Venus Flytraps Store Short-Term “Memories”
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Learn about how scientists discovered that Venus flytraps can store short-term “memories,” why you shouldn't use real-time updates when waiting for the bus, and how epigenetics can make your DNA change within your lifetime. Venus flytraps store short-term ‘memories’ in their hairs by Grant Currin Segarra, C. (2020, October 14). How Venus flytraps s…
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Who is responsible for Australia’s war crimes?
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Detailed accusations that Australian soldiers in Afghanistan committed war crimes have drawn widespread condemnation from around the world. But who is ultimately responsible for the actions of Australian armed forces? Today, Karen Middleton on the disturbing and shocking allegations involving Australia’s most elite military unit, and our collective…
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The Saturday Quiz: Wesley Enoch and David McAllister
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The outgoing artistic directors of Sydney Festival and the Australian Ballet, Wesley Enoch and David McAllister, combine forces to battle against their impending irrelevance, by doing extremely well at the quiz. Whether it’s questions about WWII tanks or Greek mythology, these two pass with flying colours. They even ace the sports question. But lik…
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Struggling for relevance, with Wesley Enoch and David McAllister
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The outgoing artistic directors of Sydney Festival and the Australian Ballet, Wesley Enoch and David McAllister, combine forces to battle against their impending irrelevance, by doing extremely well at the quiz. Whether it’s questions about WWII tanks or Greek mythology, these two pass with flying colours. They even ace the sports question. But lik…
Pulitzer-Prize and Emmy award-winning journalist, Barton Gellman became one of the most notable investigative journalists of our time while working with Edward Snowden to expose the machinery of the U.S. surveillance state.His new book, Dark Mirror, is the story he couldn’t tell before -- a real-life spy saga and a gripping narrative of the investi…
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Do Rocket Stages Ever Hit Ships? (w/ NASA’s Cody Chambers)
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Learn about how saying no to kids makes them more resourceful and why humans aren’t the only animals capable of deception. We’ll also answer a listener question about whether rocket stages ever hit ships in the ocean, with a little help from Cody Chambers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Saying no to kids makes them more resourceful by Anna Todd To …
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The truth about Robodebt and political responsibility
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The federal government has settled the largest class action in Australian history, over the unlawful robodebt program. Today, Paul Bongiorno on who was responsible and whether anyone in the government will be held accountable for this policy. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor…
INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Streetwear pioneer, Founder of 10.Deep, SCOTT SASSO!Scott speaks on his journey of growing 10.Deep from selling shirts in college to a multi-million dollar streetwear brand, the importance of creativity in his process, working with Kid Cudi and Wale on their mixtapes, how blog…
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When's International Men's Day? special with Richard Herring, Nikesh Shukla and Will Hislop
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The Guilty FeministPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Richard Herring When’s International Men’s Day? Specialwith special guests Nikesh Shukla and Will Hislop with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 6 November 2020 via Zoom. Released 19 November 2020. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. Help Refugees https://choo…
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Why Is Life Based on Carbon and Not Silicon?
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Learn about why life is based on carbon and not silicon, whether you should be using plastic or wood cutting boards, and how jealous feelings can help maintain friendships. Why is life based on carbon and not silicon? by Cameron Duke Cosmic Evolution - Future. (2020). Harvard.Edu. https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/cosmic_evolution/docs/fr_1/f…
Mojtaba is 29 years old. He’s lived in Australia for nearly a decade, but last year he was placed into immigration detention. Since then he hasn’t been able to see his wife and young son and may never again. Today, journalist Abdul Hekmat on how Mojtaba’s life has been shaped by Australia’s immigration policies, and the way our system continues to …
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What to Do When You Make the Wrong Decision (w/ Annie Duke)
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First, Annie Duke will explain what to do when you make the wrong decision. Then you’ll learn why we may want to think about recycling our poop, and about misophonia, a true hatred for certain sounds. Additional resources from decision strategist Annie Duke: Pick up "How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices" from Amazon: https://amzn.t…
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Amber Ruffin – The Adam Savage Project – 11/17/20
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We're delighted to be joined this week by comedian and writer Amber Ruffin--creator and host of The Amber Ruffin Show! Recording from her studio offices at 30 Rock, Amber talks about the process of developing and writing her show during the lockdown, writing for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and her stint performing improv comedy in Amsterdam with B…
A huge, global effort to try and find a vaccine for coronavirus is showing growing signs of success. A number of possible candidates are moving into the final stages of testing, and some are even hitting production lines. Today, Rick Morton on when Australians might see a coronavirus vaccine. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morto…
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The Best Time to Make a Gut Decision (w/ Annie Duke)
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Learn about why gynandromorphs are born half male and half female. Then, we’ll talk to poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke about when it’s best to go with your gut. Gynandromorphs are animals born half male and half female by Grant Currin Robson, D. (2015). These animals are male on one side and female on the other. Bbc.Com. http:/…
Recent scandals and allegations of workplace bullying have put the spotlight on the treatment of women in Parliament. Today, Karen Middleton on the unique power dynamic between politicians and the people who work for them. Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton. Background reading: Exclusive: Government refuses …
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5 live Boxing with Costello & Bunce
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Should Brook retire, what next for women's boxing, and Fury's frustrating end to the year
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After Kell Brook was beaten in four rounds by Terence Crawford in their world welterweight title fight in Las Vegas, what next for the Sheffield boxer? Mike and Steve debate his standing in the pantheon of British welterweights and ask whether he should hang up his gloves, or whether the long-rumoured fight with Amir Khan could finally come to pass…
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228. Hope with Rachel Bloom and special guest Ruby Wax
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The Guilty FeministPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Rachel Bloom Episode 228: Hopewith special guest Ruby Wax and music from Rizo Recorded 21 October via Zoom. Released 16 November 2020. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. Be Well Workshops. https://guiltyfeminist.com/be-well/ Deborah Frances-White Skills Boo…
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4 of the World's Weirdest Weather Phenomena
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Learn about how babies' random choices become their preferences, why modern agriculture requires “migratory beekeeping” — basically, taking honeybees on road trips, and four of the world’s weirdest weather phenomena. Just like adults, babies' random choices become their preferences by Kelsey Donk Babies’ random choices become their preferences. (20…
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is under assault, with two former Prime Ministers, from opposite sides of politics, uniting in their criticism of the media company. Today, Mike Seccombe on whether the world’s biggest media empire might actually be under threat. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Lots of counting, with Nakkiah Lui and Gabe Dowrick
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In this episode, writer, actor, activist, and recently one of Who magazine’s sexiest people of 2020, Nakkiah Lui and her tv editor husband, Gabe Dowrick, tell us how many teeth an adult human should have, figure out which European nation owns the Dodecanese islands, and discuss the number of presidents of the United States who have died in office. …
