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Between Two Beers Podcast

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Between Two Beers Podcast

Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten
Mamamia Out Loud

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Mamamia Out Loud

Mamamia Podcasts
Shameless

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Shameless

Shameless Media
The Walkers: The real Salt Path | Tortoise Investigates

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The Walkers: The real Salt Path | Tortoise Investigates

The Observer
Stuff You Should Know

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Stuff You Should Know

iHeartPodcasts
World of Secrets

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World of Secrets

BBC
The Secret World of Roald Dahl

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The Secret World of Roald Dahl

iHeartPodcasts

2 DAYS AGO

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All sizzle, no sausage, so many aliens

Hi hi hi! On today’s show: We simply had to talk about Wuthering Heights, Zayn Malik went on Call Her Daddy and said… far too much. Speaking of saying stuff, Obama broke some huge news this week on the alien front. Then, beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira broke up with her husband, everyone sat down – it was a whole thing. And finally, SLOW NEWS WEEK! Big thanks to Squarespace for making this episode of Shameless possible. Head to squarespace.com/SHAMELESS10 for a free trial, then use the code ‘SHAMELESS10’ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! And shoutout to Instant Scripts, too! Whether you’re at work, on holidays or sick in bed… access it anywhere, anytime and speak to a doctor in under 15 minutes. Download the InstantScripts app to get started. Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, video-produced by Monica Vantilburg, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux Aaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56 min
16 HRS AGO

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"Such is the burden of an intelligent woman"

Hello! On today’s show: Soooo, Obama confessed this week that ALIENS ARE REAL. Naturally, it got us thinking about all the other times celebrities have given us so much to talk/laugh about with their bizarro admissions. Think: Matthew McConaughey’s random dream, Kate Beckinsale’s egg. Today, we’re running through some of our fave celebrity confessions from over the years. Oh, also, the return of Celebrity Blind Items!!! This week, Zara recommended this sleep mask. Mich recommended subscribing to Fix The News, and looking into Shawn Achor! Big thanks to Louenhide for making this episode possible. If you’re ready for an everyday bag upgrade, Louenhide and their new À La Française collection is a very strong place to start. Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Annabelle Lee. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux Aaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38 min
5 DAYS AGO

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Dr Lucy Hone: Grief, Resilience & Losing a Child

This episode includes discussion of grief, loss, and mental health, which some listeners may find distressing. Dr Lucy Hone is one of the world’s leading voices on grief, resilience, and how humans survive life’s hardest moments. In this episode, Lucy shares the tools and insights she’s developed through her work in resilience psychology - and through personal tragedy, after losing her 12-year-old daughter Abby in a sudden accident. We talk about why grief isn’t just about death, but about any unwanted change we’re forced to endure, why so many of us struggle with “grief literacy,” and how opening up honest conversations about loss can help people breathe again. This episode is brought to you by TAB. Download the TAB app or visit http://tab.co.nz to get your bet on. R18. Bet responsibly. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. In New Zealand, you can call or text 1737 anytime to speak with a trained counsellor. If you are in immediate danger, please call 111. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1h 49m
15 HRS AGO

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EMERGENCY MEETING: 'Prince' Andrew's Arrest Is Not What You Think It Is

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested in the UK on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former prince is the first senior British royal in modern history to be detained by police.How did it happen? Why did it happen? And what does King Charles have to say about it?On this extraordinary day for the Monarchy, we cross to Out Loud Royal Correspondent, Holly Wainwright for an Emergency Meeting. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Angelina Jolie & The Existential Threat Of Desirable Older Women Listen: MAFS & The Specific Cruelty of the ‘Sexual Chemistry’ Question Listen: All The Gossip From The Wuthering Heights Premiere (And Why Mia Walked Out) Listen: Wuthering Heights & the ‘Bad Man’ Controversy Listen: "Uh-Oh, I'm A Finger Princess" Listen: Jessie and Clare Stephens' Weird Twin Shit Just Got Weirder Listen: An Affair Confession Live On Air Listen: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first British royal arrested in almost 400 years. Here's everything we know. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Only Andrew, just Sarah and a teenage 'nobody' who rewrote royal history. 'Margaret Qualley just shared her "dating rules," and I'm here to break every single one.' Anna Wintour is fashion's most powerful woman. She is famously secretive about her love life. Inside the extremely elite Le Bal des Débutantes, a Bridgerton ball for nepo babies. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13 min
2 DAYS AGO

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MAFS & The Specific Cruelty of the ‘Sexual Chemistry’ Question

If Barack Obama says there are aliens, then there are aliens. While the former President is busy clarifying that he didn't actually see any ETs in the Oval Office, Jessie Stephens has a theory: Is men’s obsession with outer space just a symptom of not having enough mental load? Plus, the political "pub test" is officially dead, and the "algorithm test" has moved in and made itself comfortable. We’re looking at why the Internet is both the world’s best fact-checker and its most dangerous bias-confirmer. And Holly Wainwright is asking, what IS the actual pub test in 2026? And because we clearly haven't done enough critical thinking, we’re wading into the chaos of Married At First Sight. Jessie, of course, is an expert in the field, and she’s bringing several philosophical questions from the new season, starting with: Can you ever come back from a sexual chemistry deficit? In other business, apparently, humans "fall off a cliff" at age 44, which is sending Amelia Lester into a spiral. Happily, there’s a pick-me-up coming: Hollywood A-listers are signalling that side-parts are back. What’s next? Skinny jeans and ballet flats? Oh. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: All The Gossip From The Wuthering Heights Premiere (And Why Mia Walked Out) Listen: Wuthering Heights & the ‘Bad Man’ Controversy Listen: "Uh-Oh, I'm A Finger Princess" Listen: Jessie and Clare Stephens' Weird Twin Shit Just Got Weirder Listen: An Affair Confession Live On Air Listen: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Listen: The Most Bizarre Celebrity Profile We’ve Ever Read Listen: Do I Matter? & The Bathroom Taboo Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Mamamia recaps MAFS: Two divas finally storm out. 'Everything I've ever wanted': MAFS' Brook Crompton is expecting a baby. Mamamia recaps MAFS: The commitment ceremony from hell. Millennials aren’t going to like this hairstyle making a comeback. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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45 min
2 DAYS AGO

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Why Are We So Bad at Setting Goals?

We’re kicking off 2026 with a big change! Di walks into the studio with a completely shaved head, addressing the "elephant in the room" immediately. But this episode isn't just about the new look - it’s about looking forward. Di introduces the "10,000 Days" framework: the idea that at mid-life, we have roughly 10,000 days left to live. The question isn't just what your net worth will be when you're 80, but whether you had a "sh*t ton of fun" getting there. We also get into a heated debate about "parenting scorecards" (do you really need data to know if you’re a present dad?). In this episode, we cover: The Big Reveal: Why Di shaved her head and the "interesting assumptions" people make.The 10,000 Days Rule: A framework for reverse-engineering your life from age 80.The "Shit Ton of Fun" Metric: Why financial freedom means nothing if you're miserable achieving it. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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50 min
SEASON 18, EPISODE 7

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The Missing Book | The Walkers Ep7

The Salt Path was the supposed bestseller debut book by Raynor Winn, selling millions worldwide. So when two more sequels came along with increasingly bold claims on reversing a terminal illness, why did the publisher Penguin not question it more? Chloe also goes on the hunt for Raynor Winn’s fourth book…her true debut written years before The Salt Path. Credits: Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Matt Russell Artwork - Observer design with acknowledgements to Angela Harding Music supervision - Karla Patella Sound design - Tom Burchell Executive Producer - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42 min
4 DAYS AGO

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Kid Logic

Kids using perfectly logical arguments and arriving at perfectly wrong conclusions. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Ira talks with Rebecca who, using perfectly valid evidence, arrived at the perfectly incorrect conclusion that her neighbor, Ronnie Loeberfeld, was the tooth fairy. Ira also talks with Dr. Alison Gopnik, co-author of the book, "The Scientist in the Crib," about what exactly kid logic is. (6 minutes)Act One: More stories like the one in the prologue, where kids look at something going on around them, observe it carefully, think about it logically, and come to conclusions that are completely incorrect. (11 minutes)Act Two: Michael Chabon reads an excerpt from his short story "Werewolves in Their Youth," from his collection of the same name, about an act of kid logic that succeeds where adult logic fails. (16 minutes)Act Three: Howie Chackowicz tried a risky combination when he was little, kid logic with puppy love. He used to think that girls would fall in love with him if they could just see him sleeping or hear him read aloud. He revisits his biggest childhood crush and finds out that not only did his methods not work, but that no one even noticed them. (10 minutes)Act Four: Alex Blumberg investigates a little-studied phenomenon: Children who get a mistaken idea in their heads about how something works or what something means, and then don't figure out until well into adulthood that they were wrong. Including the tale of a girl who received a tissue box for Christmas, allegedly painted by trained monkeys. (13 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org This American Life privacy policy. Learn more about sponsor message choices.

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1h 1m
1 DAY AGO

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How the Flexner Report Changed Medicine

The Flexner Report shook up medicine in the United States when it was released in 1910 and it's never been the same since. For better or worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38 min
3 DAYS AGO

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90's Nickelodeon

In this week’s Flightless Bird, Rob schools David on Nickelodeon, the American TV channel launched on April 1, 1979, when David was just three years old. Nickelodeon gave us Rugrats, Doug, and SpongeBob SquarePants - and a bunch of shows David has never heard of like Are You Afraid of the Dark, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Keenan and Kel, and CatDog. What did it means to be a kid in America growing up with these characters, and what’s it like looking back? To explain: A Rob slideshow to rival all his previous slideshows.Upcoming live show dates:3/29 in Salt Lake City at the Depot https://bit.ly/flightlessSLC4/2 in Austin at Emo's https://bit.ly/flightlessATX4/4 in Dallas at the Texas Theatre https://bit.ly/flightlessDFWFeedback: flightlessbirdchat@gmail.comJoin us for bonus episodes on Patreon: patreon.com/flightlessbird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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