Best SNS Podcasts (2025)

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Global Weirding | Stats + Stories Episode 362 29:04

11h ago29:04

29:04

More than 15 years ago, Thomas Friedman wrote, “I prefer the term “global weirding,” because that is what actually happens as global temperatures rise and the climate changes. The weather gets weird. The hots are expected to get hotter, the wets wetter, the dries drier and the most violent storms more numerous.” Today’s Stats+Stories episode will b…

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Ecological and Environmental Stats for Earth Day | Stats + Stories Episode 228 (REPOST) 27:48

6d ago27:48

27:48

Earth day was launched in 1970 in the aftermath of several environmental disasters in the publication of Rachel Carson Silent Spring. It was designed to help raise awareness of environmental issues and has since grown into a global event. With this year's Earth Day taking out a particular urgency in light of the most recent UN Climate Report. But w…

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Podcast 4.13.2025 Podcast Mentors 1:04:45

9d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Show Notes: If we were podcast mentors what guidance would we give? Listen to this episode of C!SN to hear our guidance and insight. Plus join us as we return to one of our favorite places! All this and more, right now. What to Know: Protestors’ Rights What can I do to fight this coup? Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Eggs, Paws, and Claws…

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The OECD: Characterizing Global Economic Trends | Stats + Stories Episode 361 29:20

13d ago29:20

29:20

According to the U.S. State Department, three-fifths of global GDP, three-quarters of world trade, and 90 percent of official development assistance can be accounted for in 38 countries. Those countries are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development – or OECD. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Paris, the OECD’s goals i…

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EP. 242: Ouran High School Host Club 3:02:15

26d ago3:02:15

3:02:15

The time to start is now! And we can show you how! Because we’re reopening the doors to music room 3 to revisit the Host Club we remember so fondly! That’s right, we’re finally discussing the classic parodic shojo romcom that we all kiss, kiss fell in love with back in the mid-2000s - Ouran High School Host Club! And we’re hosting our own club of O…

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Counting on Official Statistics | Stats+Stories Episode 360 28:45

28d ago28:45

28:45

When people think of public goods, they most likely think of things like parks or schools. But official statistics are also a kind of public good. They help us understand things like housing prices, the costs of goods and the spread of disease. However, this data infrastructure is under threat around the world. The work of official statisticians an…

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Podcast 3.23.2025 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

We are back with updates from our trip to California, tips for saving on groceries, and local events. Show Notes: We are back with updates from our trip to California, tips for saving on groceries, and local events. 35 Ways People Save Money on Groceries How to Save Money on Groceries: 14 Tips to Try Part of the Machine: Rock and Pinball Ohio Histo…

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Why Should You Care If A Statistical Agency is Being Reorganized? | Stats + Stories Episode 75 (REPOST) 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

Lisa LaVange is the 2018 President of the American Statistical Association and she is PhD, is Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Biostatistics { add link to dept } in the Gillings School of Global Public Health { add link to Gillings SPH } at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also director of the department’s C…

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Chart Spark | Stats + Stories Episode 359 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Chart Spark | Stats + Stories Episode 359 by The Stats + Stories TeamBy The Stats + Stories Team

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Manga Mavericks @ Movies #50: "Our Favorite Films of 2024 & Oscars 2025 Thoughts!" 3:47:22

2M ago3:47:22

3:47:22

Welcome back to Manga Mavericks @ Movies! The show where we don’t just talk smack about movies, we celebrate them! We’re back after (check notes) FOUR YEARS(?!) to talk about the year of film in 2024! It’s been a long time since we’ve done one of these, so you may be wondering why we were so eager to record a podcast about 2024 films than years pas…

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Tracking Police Violence | Stats + Stories Episode 358 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

The use of force by police has been in the news a lot lately, in connection to everything from protests on college campuses to the death of individuals during arrests. There’s no singular, shared definition of what use of force is according to the National Institute of Justice. A local police department will set a standard, but that threshold for w…

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Podcast 2.16.2025 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

On this episode of C!SN we chat about “The Way Home,” 5 Calls, safe snow shoveling, Columbus menus, Stadium Series, websites, and a whole lot more. Thank you for joining us! Show Notes: On this episode of C!SN we chat about “The Way Home,” 5 Calls, safe snow shoveling, Columbus menus, Stadium Series, websites, and a whole lot more. Thank you for jo…

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Love, Sex and the Pandemic | Stats + Stories Episode 175 (REPOST) 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

The COVID pandemic has complicated everything from school to work to grocery shopping. The need to physically distance from people not in our homes has made it difficult to maintain friendships or causal relationships while being stuck at home with a significant other for months on end can make even the biggest house seem tiny. COVID’s impact on re…

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EP 241: Uzumaki 1:49:15

2M ago1:49:15

1:49:15

On this very spooky episode of Manga Mavericks, we're joined by both Casey (MinovskyArticle) and ANN Guest Writer, Adeline, to spiral into madness as we discuss the Junji Ito magnum opus,Uzumaki! A horrifying story of a teenage couple who live in a small village that is being overrun by spirals everywhere they turn! Including twisted, contorted mid…

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Learning Baseball Through Statistics | Stats + Stories Episode 357 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Sports analytics is a booming industry with new technologies allowing for the parsing of ever more sophisticated statistics. Analysts can now examine the height and the force of a gymnast tumbling pass, the probability of going for it on a 4th down in football, actually working out, and the arc of the best swing for a baseball player. Analytics are…

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Podcast 2.2.2025 It’s Time to Make Calls 50:01

3M ago50:01

50:01

Let’s talk about making your voice heard, a special wedding, and Valentine’s Day. Listen in for all this and much more! Show Notes: Let’s talk about making your voice heard, a special wedding, and Valentine’s Day. Listen in for all this and much more! Contacting Your U.S. Senator or Representative Identify who they are and their contact information…

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Podcast 1.19.2025: C!SN’s 10 Year Celebration 54:12

3M ago54:12

54:12

Join us as we celebrate C!SN’s 10 years - the highs, the lows, and everything in between! Show Notes: Join us as we celebrate C!SN’s 10 years - the highs, the lows, and everything in between! 2015 Year in Review - Columbus Underground 58 Pop Culture Moments And Things That Are Officially Turning 10 Years Old In 2025, And I Am Curious How Many Of Th…

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Women's Endurance Statistics | Stats + Stories Episode 356 27:27

3M ago27:27

27:27

Are you ready to register for a 100-mile race that includes 60,000 feet of elevation gain? How about a 3000-mile race cycling across the United States in the race across America? These endurance competitions and events are amazing athletic achievements, and women are competing in these events in ever-increasing numbers. These amazing feats and the …

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Will You Be One Of The 8% Who Keep Their New Year's Resolutions? Understanding Behavior Change | Stats + Stories Episode 23 (REPOST) 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

Dr. Rose Marie Ward is a professor in Miami University's Department of Kinesiology & Health. She studies college student health, with a focus on both addictive/harmful behaviors (alcohol use, disordered eating, unsafe and unwanted sexual behavior) and prosocial activities (women’s leadership, life satisfaction, scholastic achievement, exercise, and…

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Podcast 12.29.2024 Sidetracked by Hallmark Movies 55:24

4M ago55:24

55:24

Join us as we chat about the good and bad of 2024, lots more about Hallmark Movies, New Year’s Eve events, Burke’s casino experience, and so much more! Show Notes: Join us as we chat about the good and bad of 2024, lots more about Hallmark Movies, New Year’s Eve events, Burke’s casino experience, and so much more! New Year's Eve Celebrations in Col…

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Robotic Limbs and the Data Powering Them | Stats + Stories Episode 355 26:14

4M ago26:14

26:14

About 5.4 million Americans live with some form of paralysis. Sometimes that's just a temporary loss of mobility, but for the Americans whose paralysis is caused by a spinal cord injury, that loss of movement is often permanent, as there's no biological way to heal an injured spinal cord. There are efforts to see if technology might be able to help…

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Just In Time For The Holiday Shopping Season | Stats + Stories Episode 47 (REPOST) 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

Glenn Platt (@glennplatt) is the C. Michael Armstrong Professor of Network Technology & Management & Director of Interactive Media Studies at Miami University. He is interested in social media marketing, digital media and e-Commerce. He is also the faculty sponsor of the Esports team at Miami.By The Stats + Stories Team

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Music Streaming Statistics | Stats + Stories Episode 354 25:28

4M ago25:28

25:28

Artists of today are still making albums, however with so much emphasis being put on streaming charts how many of today's album streams are being made up by a few hit tracks? That distinction is the focus of today's episode of Stats and Stories with guest Chris Dalla Riva.Chris Dalla Riva is an analyst for the music streaming service Audiomack by d…

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Podcast 12.15.2024 It’s the Holiday Episode 48:41

4M ago48:41

48:41

Welcome to the C!SN Holiday Episode. Join us as we chat about cookies, peach cobbler, holiday decor, holiday stress, AI, and Christmas memories. Show Notes: Welcome to the C!SN Holiday Episode. Join us as we chat about cookies, peach cobbler, holiday decor, holiday stress, AI, and Christmas memories. Homeworthy 10 tips to reduce stress and take car…

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Name, Image, and Statistics | Stats + Stories Episode 353 25:27

4M ago25:27

25:27

For decades, college athletes could not make any money from their sports identities. In 2021 the NCAA passed an interim name image and likeness policy which now grants athletes control over those indentities. They can now be paid for autographs, personal appearances, and endorsements. The economic impact of the NCAA name image and likeness changes …

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Out of this World Statistics | Stats + Stories Episode 352 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

The blue ice giants in our outer solar system have unusual magnetic fields, missing what we understand as traditional north-south poles. For decades, scientists have been trying to understand why while also puzzling out what the planets are made of under their atmospheres. Some have suggested the planets may experience diamond rain others that thei…

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Podcast 12.1.2024 What Kind of Actor Would You Be? 51:01

5M ago51:01

51:01

On this episode we chat about acting, Columbus Winterfair, holiday mindfulness, Columbus holiday lights, and holiday spirit during difficult times. Join us for all this and more! Show Notes: On this episode we chat about acting, Columbus Winterfair, holiday mindfulness, Columbus holiday lights, and holiday spirit during difficult times. Join us for…

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Thankful For A Bountiful Harvest - How Bountiful Was It And Who Produced It? | Stats + Stories Episode 45 (REPOST) 29:32

5M ago29:32

29:32

Linda J. Young is Chief Mathematical Statistician and Director of Research and Development of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service . She oversees efforts to continually improve the methodology underpinning the Agency's collection and dissemination of data on every facet of U.S. agriculture. She works on the surveys designed to characteri…

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Burgeoning Baby Names | Stats + Stories Episode 351 25:15

5M ago25:15

25:15

After Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction from Florida through North Carolina in 2024 you may not expect to see a lot of little Helene's in kindergarten rosters 6 years from now. But what names are emerging, and why? Will popular songs or singers be influencing name choices? If so, will lots of little Taylors be on our hypothetical kinderga…

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Podcast 11.17.2024 Conversations, Silence, and Rituals 45:54

5M ago45:54

45:54

We hope our podcast gives you lots of ideas of things to do and also conversations to have. On this episode we chat about holiday rituals, traditions, and events, missing conversations and silence, a wedding shower, and buying a new suit. Show Notes: We hope our podcast gives you lots of ideas of things to do and also conversations to have. On this…

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Eat, Pod, Die | Stats + Stories Episode 350 31:26

5M ago31:26

31:26

Trees have long been imagined as the earth’s lungs inhaling carbon dioxide and exhaling the oxygen needed to support life. That life, too, is important for sustaining the earth. One scholar suggests that the animals that fill the planet’s landscapes serve as earth’s heart and arteries without them, the earth would be little more than a barren rock.…

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Household Cost Intricacies | Stats + Stories Episode 349 30:26

6M ago30:26

30:26

Jill Leyland represents the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) on the UK National Statistician’s“Advisory Panel on Consumer Prices – Stakeholder”. Together with John Astin she wrote the2015 paper “Towards a Household Inflation Index” (since updated) which the ONS used as astarting point for the development of the Household Costs Indices. From 2009 to …

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Podcast 11.3.2024 A Wonderful Return 56:56

6M ago56:56

56:56

Join us and find out about our early voting experience, what animal you can now see at the Columbus Zoo, our awkwardness, and a reminder to be curious not judgemental. Show Notes: Join us and find out about our early voting experience, what animal you can now see at the Columbus Zoo, our awkwardness, and a reminder to be curious not judgemental. Ca…

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No One is Poisoning Your Kids' Candy, Trust the Numbers | Stats + Stories Episode 206 (REPOST) 8:58

6M ago8:58

8:58

The costumes are ready and the annual opportunity to go out and harass your neighbors to get candy is once again upon us. Yes, it's time for Halloween. And along with Halloween comes the worry, the concern the fear that in fact, someone will be poisoning my kid’s candy. This is something that has lived with us for decades and we have someone today …

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The Statistical Kings of Comedy | Stats + Stories Episode 348 28:55

6M ago28:55

28:55

A journalist, statistician and sound engineer walk into a bar. Well, well, actually, to a studio to record a podcast. Comedians have been a source of great amusement and delight over generations. Popular comedians can earn a great deal from their live shows. In 2023 billboard reported that Kevin Hart earned 67, and a half 1 million dollars from 82 …

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Podcast 10.20.2024 B$%CH & MOAN 42:25

6M ago42:25

42:25

Not every day is picture perfect, even podcast days. Join us as we share our technology woes, chat about streaming services, find out where you can enjoy the colors of fall, and Carrigan joins us to talk about Conundrum Rooms. Show Notes: Not every day is picture perfect, even podcast days. Join us as we share our technology woes, chat about stream…

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Fixing the Lottery | Stats + Stories Episode 347 31:31

6M ago31:31

31:31

Powerball, Mega Millions Cash for Life and more. Missouri offers many games of chance that have potential benefits for the players and guaranteed benefits for the State. In fact, the Missouri Lottery has contributed about 3 to 4% of the annual State funding for public education in the State of Missouri, more than 8 billion dollars to the State sinc…

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How Businesses Function | Stats + Stories Episode 346 30:10

7M ago30:10

30:10

How important is it for businesses to increase their profits each year or offer fair wages to workers of all types? How do you think businesses are doing in these areas or, even in other areas, such as operating in a way that is sustainable for the environment and the planet? A Gallup poll of more than 5700 people provided responses to these questi…

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10.6.2024 Mind My Space Bubble 54:51

7M ago54:51

54:51

This episode we chat about sinus issues and remedies, county fair memories, souvenirs vs. photos, podcasting over the years, fall activities, election season frustrations, and so much more! Show Notes: This episode we chat about sinus issues and remedies, county fair memories, souvenirs vs. photos, podcasting over the years, fall activities, electi…

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Bats and the Next Pandemic | Stats + Stories Episode 345 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

James J. Cochran is associate dean for research with the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College. He is also professor of statistics and the Rogers-Spivey Research Fellow.Ryan McNeill is the London-based deputy editor for the Reuters global data team. During his more than 10 years at Reuters, he has worked on investigations revealing undergroun…

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Throwing the Red Flag | Stats + Stories Episode 344 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

A long pass down the sideline is caught in bounds. Or was it? The referees ruled it a catch, but the opposing team was unconvinced. In the NFL there's a way to challenge a referee call that comes with a potential risk which is the focus of this week's episode of Stats+Stories. Dr. Mike Orkin is a Professor of Statistics Emeritus at California State…

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MM x SNS: "Spiraling Into the Uzumaki Anime!" 46:23

7M ago46:23

46:23

WE’RE SEEING SPIRALS! After five long years, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s iconic horror manga Uzumaki is finally premiering on Adult Swim, and we got a chance to preview and review the first episode! With an ambitious production that spiraled out of control and was so cursed with delays that executive producer Jason DeMarc…

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Podcast 9.22.2023 A Goodbye 41:42

7M ago41:42

41:42

On today’s podcast we chat about visiting The Little Grand Market and Great Council State Park. All this and more on today’s podcast. Show Notes: On today’s podcast we chat about visiting The Little Grand Market and Great Council State Park. All this and more on today’s podcast. The Little Grand Market Great Council State Park Welcome to Boomtown: …

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EP. 240: San Diego Comic Con 2024 (aka Colton's First Big Con) 2:26:54

7M ago2:26:54

2:26:54

On this episode of Manga Mavericks, Colton, Lum & Sakaki discuss their time at San Diego Comic Con 2024! Listen as Colton talks about going to his first ever big convention and whether he'd do it all again! Enjoy! PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:00 - Intro 04:34 - San Diego Comic Con 2024 2:18:43 - End Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_maver…

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Covering the Olympics | Stats + Stories Episode 343 30:17

7M ago30:17

30:17

Bo Li, is an associate professor in Sport Leadership and Management department. He teaches sport administration, sport marketing and sport public relations. His research has been mainly focused on sport digital media and branding. He has previously co-edited the book Sport and the Pandemic: Perspectives on Covid-19’s Impact on the Sport Industry, S…

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How the Bureau of Labor Statistics Gets its Data | Stats + Stories Episode 113 (Repost) 25:25

7M ago25:25

25:25

Wendy Martinez has been serving as the Director of the Mathematical Statistics Research Center at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for six years. Prior to this, she served in several research positions throughout the Department of Defense. She held the position of Science and Technology Program Officer at the Office of Naval Research, where she…

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Sports Analytics in the Classroom | Stats + Stories Episode 342 27:18

8M ago27:18

27:18

Sports generate a lot of data among them individual player metrics, team performance data, and specific game statistics. And there are a lot of tools to crunch all those numbers. Learning to use them can be a challenge and is the focus of many sport analytics classes offered in the United States. We hear about one professor’s approach to teaching s…

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Back to School | A Stats+Stories Special Episode 1:11:36

8M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

It’s that time of year again. The summer is still in full swing, but it’s time to get bookbags on backs and butts in seats to start the new school year. To celebrate we’re rolling out another Stats+Stories throwback episode where we are going to dip into the vault and highlight some great episodes you might have missed. From Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel t…

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Podcast 8.25.2024 This is not 40 43:26

8M ago43:26

43:26

On this episode we chat about Delaney’s Diner Groveport, visiting the Ohio Statehouse, High Bank Westerville, and so much more. Show Notes: On this episode we chat about Delaney’s Diner Groveport, visiting the Ohio Statehouse, High Bank Westerville, and so much more. Delaney’s Diner Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Ohio Statehouse Eddie Bauer Columbus War…

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Randomized Response Polling | Stats + Short Stories Episode 341 6:32

8M ago6:32

6:32

Dr. James Hanley is a professor of biostatistics in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. His work has received several awards including the Statistical Society of Canada Award for Impact of Applied and Collaborative Work and the Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Lifetime Achievement Award.…

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