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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.
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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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The Official Podcast is where four international man friends congregate to discuss just about everything. Featuring dumb questions, YouTube celebrities, childish giggling, burger puns, more dumb questions, fatherly advice, bad dating stories, even more dumb questions, and a slew of guest stars, The Official Podcast is a weekly show with a little something for everyone. Jackson, Andrew, Charlie, and Kaya gather to talk about only the most important things in life every Thursday.
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Together they amble through the joys and tragedies of owning a dog. From training a puppy to the death of an old pet. Along the way there are all those other humans to meet - some whose names you never know but can easily call their Spaniel. Why do some owners insist on using a special language and taking their dogs wherever they go? Is the animal there for emotional support and do onlookers worry for the humans involved? And which celebrity dog ate a condom and then sported it in the park f ...
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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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1. First things first: Don't get too preoccupied with pulling an all-nighter. 2. Get to know your body. 3. Remember, sex isn't all about penetration. 4. Foreplay can be the main event. 5. Delay the orgasm. 6. Realize it’s about the journey, not necessarily the end result. 7. Hold a Sexy Q&A. 8. Try new positions. 9. Be good to your body. 10. Prioritize sex. 11. Explore unchartered territories. 12. Use a condom. 13. Strengthen your pelvic floor. 14. Cheer yourself on. 15. Take a breather. 16. ...
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Ironing Out the Kinks is the unapologetically filthy, laugh-out-loud podcast that celebrates everything awkward, kinky, and painfully relatable behind closed doors. Hosted by married duo Chelsea & Luke, this British couple dives into listener confessions, unfiltered kink stories, and the kind of sex mishaps that’ll haunt you in the best way — all while making you feel completely normal for being a little (or a lot) kinky. 🎙️ New episodes every Friday 🔥 Top 3% podcast globally 🇬🇧 One of the U ...
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From tales of historical idiocracy and scientific genius to weird and wacky cultural phenomena, Dr Rod Lamberts and Dr Will Grant are here to take you on a wild conversational journey, deep diving into the crevices of science, history and culture that you never knew existed.
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Bring Me the Axe is a comedy podcast celebrating the best (and worst) horror from a time when the video store ruled the night. Every other week, brothers Bryan and Dave White (and the occasional guest) heed the call of nostalgia and evaluate the classic 70s and 80s horror movies they loved in their childhood to determine whether the movies are still relevant today or should be allowed to fade into obscurity.
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Podcast-y talk like you'd expect with a little something extra--- comedy sketches, commercial parodies & funny songs... Presented by the Chicago improv comedy group called Duck Logic!! New stuff and stuff pulled from the archives of their WLUP AM1000 radio show called The Cavalcade.
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Vermont's least serious, most entertaining news source.
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What y'all fake mad about today?!?!?! Rated as Charleston's Favorite Podcast ( and Best Of Runner Up), The FakeMad Podcast with Fu_ze B (@FuzeB) pronounced Foozie B . The Fake Mad Mafia is a fresh Podcast that talks about everything you want to hear and some things you need to hear. Recording from Charleston South Carolina, Fu-Ze and the Fake Mad Mafia take you on a wild ride every episode. To be a Guest, Suggest a guest or suggest a topic email: [email protected].
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The Devinwade Network is back with more content than ever!! Developed by The Producer that brought you Barstool Sports' Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the Devinwade Network's offerings serve as a great dose of weekly comedic & unapologetic takes on Real Life situations and topics with DEVINWADE Every TUES & THE TALKHEAVY PODCAST Every THURSDAY. We are also the home of THE GRIEF BULLY podcast which holds weekly discussions around grief, mental health and overall personal wellness. The Grief Bu ...
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Scammers don't steal your money, they create a world where it makes perfect sense to hand your cash over to them. Three-card-monte, the longest running show on Broadway, seems easy. You're watching the tosser and you always see the queen. What you don't see is a group of shills working you into the gate where you'll lose everything you have.Sometimes a large sum of money is accidentally sent to you and the sender asks for the additional cash to be sent back. In the meantime, they empty your ...
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The A Hole Audit is your new go-to podcast for real-life drama, tough calls, and unfiltered opinions—straight from the wild world of Reddit’s AITA (Am I the Asshole?) stories. Each week, hosts Judge Jessie and Uncle Jerk put questionable behaviour on trial, dissecting the internet’s most outrageous, hilarious, and jaw-dropping situations. Got a story or need advice? Submit your own stories on our subreddit, or via email for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode! Subscribe for weekly ...
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Pleasure, Love, Relationships, & everything in between with Sexologist Erin Mullaney
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Harry Dating Convos: Unfiltered Talk For Men on Understanding Women, Dating & Relationships with Harry Wilmington
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20-year Men's Dating Coach Harry Wilmington (www.HarryWilmington.com) reveals all of his relationship/dating strategies for men in this mind-blowing podcast! Discover what women want from men, how dating REALLY works, and how to make relationships last longer with Harry's insights. Got a question you'd like answered on the show? Contact [email protected]
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If you see something stupid--say something, Stupid! All of the stories you hear on this podcast are true. None of the names have been changed because no one is innocent from stupidity! Join ”Insane” Erik Lane on a journey through his stupid world where he, with the help of his Insane Florida Nephew, ”Pancho Guero”, will astound your with just how stupid humanity can be! You’ll hear tales of stupid criminal, stupid laws, stupid politicians, and stupid stunts...plus so much more! For the most ...
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HH's goal is to educate and entertain viewers about the pros and cons of substances. I'll be talking about DMT, LSD, cannabis, Xanax, MDMA, RCs, and many more substances that have been used by human beings in multiple societies since the beginning of time.
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Rugby podcast giving you all of the weeks talking points all with a West Country accent
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The podcast that's like a private group chat, gone public. Hosted by Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami, and Lama Zakharia, it's a no BS conversation about everything from sex and relationships to mental health. Three women. Too much information.
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Sex in Check is a podcast that focuses on what we need as human beings for a healthy sex life. What is healthy sex and how do we obtain it. What is a healthy sexual relationship and what do we need to be aware of to create this in our lives. What is healthy sex?
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Welcome to my life! It’s a shit show. I lived through it and now you get to be entertained by it.
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Tromatized is a comedy podcast where childhood friends and certified chuckle-fucks Zach Teicher and Jacob Maximilian Baron watch their way through every film ever produced by Troma Entertainment!
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Welcome to the R U Dumb? podcast. Starring Josie Daisy. I talk about any everything, get ready to laugh and get put on game. Expect episodes from me once a week :) Instagram & Tik Tok: Josiedaisy.
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Erotic Sex and Dating Advice Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesexconnection/support
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Looking for an escape from the current harsh social landscape and divisive online opinions? Enter Strictly Laid Back! Join Quentin and Cassie every Tuesday as they tackle hilarious, strange, and outright bizarre subjects. Unbelievable news articles, debates over crazy hypotheticals, and answering ridiculous questions no one asked are just some of the things that will be covered in this weekly display of silliness!
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Mark Saal and Mitch Shaw from the Standard-Examiner discuss, and sometimes argue about, the news in Ogden, Utah.
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Sustainability isn’t black and white. Delve into the shades of green with hosts Laura Francois and Raye Padit.
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If Sex and the City and Jackass had a baby, it would be Love Before 100. A little bit comedy, personal development, vulnerability, dating, romance, and true crime…it’s raw, real and relatable. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll definitely cringe... Part reality show, part rom-com, part Ted talk - make Love Before 100 your new (guilt-free) guilty pleasure.
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Can the ten-year plan save the NHS? Heart scans with AI, and who invented condoms?
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The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through community services. It's an ambitious plan and one with a lot of ambition and a lot of unknowns. James Gallagher discusses the plans with Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, an independent thi…
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166: "As long as the bat wears a teeny, tiny condom."
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What'd you like? Send us a text. Insects in basements. Bats in toilets. Laser scopes. Really bad movies. Watching the neighbor’s TV. Then: the truth about the constitution, jacked up mid-summer sale prices, a fool’s errand. Plus, more.By Duck Logic
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She Found an Open Condom Wrapper I Used On Another Woman!
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📘 FREE e-Book – Texting Like a Boss https://HarryWilmington.com 💼 Learn More About the Get Girls Academy https://HarryWilmington.com In this episode, Harry responds to a man who made a big no no, and had a girl he was dating find an open condom wrapper he used with ANOTHER woman he's dating! 🔗 Other Resources & Links 1-on-1 Coaching: https://harryw…
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This week Dave surprises Bryan with a movie with a title that is at once a good description and a terrible misrepresentation. They're going to Germany for a look at Martin Walz's very gay 1996 horror comedy, Killer Condom. Based on the comic of the same name (and the follow-up, Down To The Bone) by German cartoonist, Ralf Konig, Killer Condom (Kond…
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Bro Left a Condom in My Ensuite?! | I’d Rather Cheat?! | Baby Name Battles & Bedroom Drama | AITA? | The A Hole Audit, Episode 7
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Uncle Jerk and Judge Jessie are diving into some seriously spicy Reddit AITA stories this week, and hoo boy, this one’s got everything from cake crimes to condom catastrophes. First up, a listener kicks out her brother after discovering he used her bed (and ensuite!) for some very personal business, complete with a surprise souvenir. Then, it’s fro…
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This week Bryan and Dave take you back to the New York City of 1990 with a look at what might be Abel Ferrara's most focused movie, King of New York. With a dynamite cast of killers, including Christopher Walken at his best, Laurence Fishburne carrying practically the entire movie on his shoulders, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, and Giancarlo Esposit…
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TALKHEAVY EP:253 - CHEATING ON SIDE NXGGAZ
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1ST HALF- CHEATING ON SIDE PIECES 2ND HALF- HIRING YOUR EX FOR OUR WEDDINGBy Devinwade
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448: The Epstein Cover-Up | The Official Podcast
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Get the Fitbod you deserve, try for free for 7 days or get 25% off a subscription: go to https://www.fitbod.me/official Get 27% off your HelixSleep mattress: go to https://www.helixsleep.com/officialGet additional episodes and bonus content with early access (try now with 7 DAYS FREE):go to https://www.OFFICIAL.menThree close man friends gather aro…
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An Annabelle Conjuring; A Terrifying Teddy Bear; & Phone Porn On Your Lockscreen
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When an average Joe suddently dies in a paranormal mystery, not much is made of it. But when a paranormal investigator who is in Gettysburg, PA with Annabelle the doll turns up dead, you might want to look into that. What do you do if you find a lost teddy bear lying on a sidewalk in a shopping area? Would you freak out if you saw it looked like it…
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In the midst of the television coverage of Soccer Aid, a celebrity soccer match organised by Unicef, the audience was told that “one in six children around the world are currently living through war”. Listener Isla got in touch with More or Less to ask whether the claim was correct, so we tracked down the source to an organisation called the Peace …
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He Blew Raspberries on My Clit… Then Came Like a Warhorn | Ep 49
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We don’t know where to start with this one. There’s raspberry-blowing cunnilingus, a Grindr glow-up, and a Birmingham gangbang that ends with a bottle of poppers in someone’s eye and an Uber to A&E. This week brings: - A partner secretly running a kink page (with paid content) behind his girlfriend’s back – A confession that turns from quiet car he…
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273. Panama’s Brutish Conquistador Who Found The Pacific and Lost His Head (Part 1)
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Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean? Who was Balboa and why did he set his bloodhounds on Native people in Panama? Why do we remember Cortes over the brutish conquistador Balboa? Anita and William are joined by Mark Horton to discuss the conquistadors in Panama. Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access…
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Hi, This Day in History Class listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, American History Hotline. American History Hotline: Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? …
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Stupid Super Speeder; Italian Flat Fiat; & A Meth-Smoking Birthday Train Hijacking
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A Florida Man got the award for the first person arrested for a new "super speeder" law that was in effect a mere TWO MINUTES. An Italian mechanic is shooting for a world record for his Fiat that is barely wide enough for one person to sit in. It was a birthday to remember for one Florida Man on meth who hijacked a train & picked up passengers arou…
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Human Skin Books, AI Psychosis, and Self-Cloning Crayfish
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People are literally going insane from chatting with AI too much, crayfish are cloning themselves faster than you can say "seafood buffet," and apparently binding books in human skin used to be a legitimate hobby for 19th-century doctors. Today we're exploring the darker side of science where reality gets a bit too weird for comfort. From digital c…
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168: "The ass-less chaps were a nice touch."
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What'd you like? Send us a text. Talk: Jurassic Park sequels. The joy of scooterboards. The violence of The Honeymooners. Old TV war shows. Spinoff podcasts like: shirts vs. screwdrivers. Sketches: Disinterested theater productions. Incoherent political shows. Suburban bars. Questionable grocery stores. Realistic porn.…
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272. Solving The Mystery of America's Lost Colony
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Have archaeologists finally solved the 400 year mystery of the lost American colonists? Who orchestrated historical hoaxes in the 1930s and did they get away with it? How has the history of the Roanoke Colony been reappropriated by the right-wing? Anita and William are joined by archaeologist Mark Horton to exclusively discuss his exciting new disc…
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This week we're joined by Halle Kiefer, comedy writer and co-host of the podcast Ruined for another trip north to Canada for a look at the formative years of David Cronenberg. We're watching Rabid, starring Marilyn Chambers, famous for her appearance in the 70's adult film hit, Behind The Green Door. Here Cronenberg runs up against a minor moral pa…
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447: The Best Sonic OC | The Official Podcast
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Get an extra four months of ExpressVPN for free: go to https://www.expressvpn.com/officialGet additional episodes and bonus content with early access (try now with 7 DAYS FREE):go to https://www.OFFICIAL.menThree close man friends gather around to talk about a special Sonic OC. This is the Official Podcast. Every Sunday. Links Below.THE OFFICIAL NE…
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The BBL Smell; TSA Targets "Swamp Crotch"; & Beating Depression By Beating Off
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We've already talked about how guys AND gals are getting Brazilian Butt Lifts, but have we told you how you SMELL when you get one? The scanners at the airport can't smell, but they can detect "swamp crotch" that that will get you patted down by the TSA. All of this may sound depressing so we have a solution for that..."Just Beat It!". In this Week…
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Why Manchester United can afford to play badly
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Manchester United are terrible, even according to their own manager. Last season saw their worst ever performance in Premier League history. But at the same time, according to Forbes magazine, they’re still the second most valuable football club in the world. How is that possible? Tim talks to Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert and the autho…
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TALKHEAVY PODCAST EP:252 - WE DON’T NEED ALL THAT CXCK!
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FIRST HALF- SUPER JANITOR SECOND HALF- SUGAR DADDY ISSUESBy Devinwade
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Got a Dick Piercing for the Lads… Then Tapped Out Mid Shag | Ep 48
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From viral sunroof kinks to 72-inch cock reveals, this week is complete filth. We kick off with hamstering, the sunroof oral trend that’s got TikTok in a chokehold (literally). We also cover the UK’s proposed ban on choking porn, and why consent and communication still matter, even in your filthiest moments. Then things get messy: – A listener gets…
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The Fake Mad Mafia: Upstate Nate, Bryan Be Knowin' The Fake Mad Topics: Introductions Bromance is Dead Pay Bills and Do Chores You sharing if you win the lottery? Fat Joe Be Cappin Stop the PDA Give Jay-Z My Demo
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271. Canada’s Dark Secret: Stolen Children, Unmarked Graves, & Survival Stories (Ep 5)
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What was life like for Indigenous children forced to attend Residential Schools in Canada in the 1800s and 1900s? When was the final residential school closed? Which grim discovery in 2021 forced non-Indigenous Canadians to grapple with this dark history? Listen as Anita and William are joined by Celia Haig-Brown, co-author of Tsqelmucwilc: The Kam…
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Fancy Ice; Airline Gastroenteritis Explosion; & A Boyfriend Bonfire
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You know the heat is getting to New Yorkers when they're selling ice that's more expensive than the drink! Airline passengers were held hostage while one man spewed bodily fluids out of both ends during a flight. Talk about a "psycho girlfriend"...one poor guy was set ablaze at a gas station when his gal torched him at a gas station and then drove …
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Can drinking one less bottle of coke a day halve obesity?
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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news and in life. This week: Is the secret to halving obesity rates really just a matter of cutting back on one fizzy drink a day? How many new babies in the City of London have a foreign-born parent? And since fewer than one baby a week is actually born in the City of London, how much should we c…
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TALKHEAVY PODCAST EP:251 - I THINK I CAN BEAT MY BOYFRIEND
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IRST HALF- HOME FROM JAIL SECOND HALF- SHE WANNA FIGHTBy Devinwade
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Hitler’s Horsepower Fail, Giant Dolphin Testicles and Beer-Bonking Beetles
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Say what you like about Hitler, but he was one driven man. The guy was dead serious about building monster weapons, including a 188 tonne tank to take over the world. Meanwhile, Australian beetles are proving themselves quite driven to get laid, bonking their brains out with empty beer bottles (we love a good alliteration). And teenagers these days…
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167: "They're like furries but with pigeons."
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What'd you like? Send us a text. The guys talk about A.I. rock bands, A.I. commercials, and A.I. manifestos. Plus, crop dusting (the smelly kind), Jayne Mansfield, mac and cheese gummies, and Tim has mic trouble. Then sketches… Poetic tributes to Benny Hill, notes from Walter’s brain, summer bars, and ancient poop.…
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Are we being too safe in the sun? How to balance the risks
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When the sun shines, out come the warnings that we all need to be careful in the sun to avoid burning and the risk of skin cancer. There are, though, those who believe that sort of public health messaging isn't positive enough about the benefits of the sun. As James Gallagher hears on the streets of Brighton, many of us know about the health benefi…
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270. The Day The Brits Burned The White House (Ep 4)
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Why did Washington invade Quebec? How did the US fail to take the Canadian territories during the Revolutionary Wars? And why did the British burn the White House? Anita and William are once again joined by Maya Jasanoff to discuss how the American Revolution birthed Canada. ----------------- Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to recei…
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This week we're hanging by a thread as we take a look at one of the strangest, sleaziest movies we've done yet, Mad Foxes. A few movies in our past have driven us to the brink of madness but none so powerfully as this Swiss/German/Spanish co-production that was intended to be a sequel-in-name-only of the American action movie, Stingray. Music video…
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446: Kaya REALLY Loves Star Wars | The Official Podcast
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Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access (try now with 7 DAYS FREE):go to https://www.OFFICIAL.menThree close man friends gather around to talk about Kaya's new new favourite movie. This is the Official Podcast. Every Sunday. Links Below.THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gF…
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Shelf-Like Butt; Pole-Dancer Grad Gift; and A Sprinter Spills His Junk
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Men are now trying to have a Kardasian butt when they go to the gym. A mom would do anything to show her pride for her graduating son--including getting pole dancers to perform across the school gate. The Pride of the USA was on full display when Chris Robinson had a very defined and a very live wardrobe malfunction while running for a 1st place pr…
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The economics of war: Vikings, Conquistadors and Vietnam
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How does economics help us understand conflicts through history? That’s the question that economist and journalist Duncan Weldon tries to answer in his new book, Blood and Treasure. Tim talks to Duncan about the economic perspective on Viking raiders, Spanish conquest and the Vietnam war. Presenter: Tim HarfordProducer: Tom CollsProduction co-ordin…
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I Came in the Car… Then Crashed It | Ep 47
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From spider venom stiffies to glovebox disasters, this week’s episode is a beautiful mess. We kick off with a very horny spider (yes, really) that gave one unlucky bloke a four-hour boner and a trip to A&E. Then it’s into the Naughty Corner, where we tackle clueless foreplay, drunk girl kinks, and the art of asking your partner not to treat you lik…
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Ice Cream Prevents Diabetes, CIA Sex Parties, and Microplastic Madness
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What if we told you that ice cream might prevent diabetes, the CIA used to throw LSD-fuelled sex parties (in the name of science of course), AI systems are now refusing to shut down, and your "eco-friendly" glass bottles? They’re packed with more microplastics than cheap plastic ones. You'd probably think we've been reading too much science fiction…
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269. Colonising Canada: The Truth Behind ‘The Last of The Mohicans’ (Ep 3)
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Is there any truth in the film 'The Last of The Mohicans' and how did the French and Indian War that it's based on change the make-up of Canada? Why was the Seven Years War the first truly global war? What is the connection between the forced removal of the Acadians in Canada and cajun spices? Anita and William are joined by Maya Jasanoff to discus…
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Tim Harford looks at some of the numbers in the news and in life. This week: Is church-going making a comeback in the UK? Is it true that every day, 1000 people begin claiming personal independence payments, or PIP? When the government talks about how it “returns” illegal immigrants, what does it mean? Can a new telescope really see golf balls on t…
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268. Colonising Canada: Why Does Quebec Speak French? (Ep 2)
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How did beaver fur and codfish turn a failed French attempt at colonisation into a success? What is the historical context behind Quebec as a French-speaking region of Canada? Did Indigenous leaders cleverly manipulate French settlers into fighting their tribal wars? William and Anita discuss how the trade in fur and fish supercharged the growth of…
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