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Swingers

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Swingers

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We call her Emma | Tortoise Investigates

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Between Two Beers Podcast

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Shameless

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Shameless

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The Louis Theroux Podcast

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The Documentary Podcast

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2 days ago

The Great Shag Controversy

DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Today, it’s the dumb stories that got drowned out by The Wedding this week. This week, Mich recommended this interview with Bob Odenkirk. Zara recommended this episode of The Daily. Thanks so much to lululemon for making this episode possible. Shop lululemon’s all-new yoga and Pilates styles in-store and online now. And shoutout to Myer, too! Buy two fragrances and save 30%, T&C’s and exclusions apply. Visit myer.com.au for full terms. Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, video-edited by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Divya Simmie and Annabelle Lee, 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

2 days ago

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41 min
2 days ago

The Very Good and Very Bad News on Climate

Already this summer, there have been huge wildfires in the Southwest and Great Plains and an extraordinary heat wave in Europe, as the world stares down the barrel of a powerful El Niño. Climate change is accelerating, and yet climate politics right now is in disarray. But something else is happening, too. Advances in clean energy technology mean it is now possible to build a world of energy abundance that was the stuff of dreams just a few years ago. That means a new kind of climate politics is possible — one that doesn’t just talk about sacrifice and disaster prevention but also can present decarbonization as a path to somewhere better, where everyone has more, not less. Bill McKibben is one of the best people at articulating that vision. He’s a founder of the climate action groups 350.org and Third Act, and he’s been at the vanguard of the climate movement for decades. His 1989 book, “The End of Nature,” is considered the first book on global warming written for a general audience. His latest book, published last year, is “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” Mentioned: “Global Electricity Review 2026” by Ember The End of Nature by Bill McKibben “The New Right’s Very Old Vision of Men,” The Ezra Klein Show with Helen Lewis “We’re All Living in the ‘Mirror World’ Now,” The Ezra Klein Show with Naomi Klein Book Recommendations: The Glorians by Terry Tempest Williams The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit The Carbon Wave by Leah C. Stokes Brought to You By by Amy Westervelt End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.html This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris and Julie Beer. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Johnny Simon. Our recording engineer is Johnny Simon. Cinematography by Kyle Kelley and Marina King. Video editing by Brandon Belk-Yee, Dani Dillon and Julian Hackney. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show’s production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin and Emma Kehlbeck. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 days ago

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1hr 25min
4 days ago

Ibiza Backstage Antics, Wild Retirement Villages and Is Marriage Worth It?

This week, Brodie joins us again live from Croatia to debrief her wild solo travel adventures in Ibiza. She shares the behind-the-scenes scoop on her backstage antics meeting Dom Dolla, and the scary late-night hotel prank call she received in Frankfurt. We discuss new statistics revealing the massive percentage of adults projected to never marry, and debate whether a wedding and marriage are actually worth it. Plus, we couldn’t chat weddings without mentioning Taylor Swift’s wedding over the weekend, unpacking our completely unfiltered thoughts on it. (Don't hate us Swifties) With Matariki coming up this weekend, we reflect on our intentions for the year ahead. Tegan also gifts Gracie and Brodie a special charm from Pandora’s new limited-edition collection, where each charm represents a Matariki star. Gracie shares a chaotic parenting meltdown at the zoo (not her own), Brodie gives us the rundown on the rest of her Europe plans, and we ask the ultimate question: how often should you really wash your clothes? See more from Let Her Finish: Instagram: @‌letherfinishnzYouTube: @‌letherfinish Set styled by our friends at Freedom Furniture and filmed at rova studios, find more from your favourite podcasts at rova.nz Credits: Hosts: Brodie Kane, Gracie Hitchcock, Tegan Yorwarth Executive Producer: Laura White Sponsored by: Shine On, Shop your favourite fashion brands & discover new ones at shineon.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 days ago

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1hr 13min
1 day ago

Selects: The First Road Trip

Back when cars were a brand new thing, before people even knew they'd stick around, two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York. This classic episode has their story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50 min
2 days ago · Video

Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass

What do you do when Victoria Beckham “ruined” your last family wedding? You take total control. Welcome to the latest billionaire Peltz family union. Two very famous women - Nara Smith and Savannah Guthrie - are navigating devastating private circumstances with very public jobs. How do you post through pain? An “Airport Divorce” will save your holiday. Who here needs one (Mia)? And Em’s obsessed with a podcast that isn’t ours. Join the waitlist for Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series launching very soon. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. Recommendations Em recommends The Invite at the cinemas. With Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogan, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. Mia recommends Neil the Seal content. All of it. All the time. Holly recommends the app GoodSAM a nationwide emergency first aid app that connects first-aid responders to people who’ve had heart attacks. Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Mia & Kate on No Filter: Finally The Interview: Kate Langbroek & Mia Freedman Listen to our latest episode: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control Listen: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory Listen: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49 Listen: Albo’s Kylie Problem & Harry’s Eat Pray Love Moment Listen: Emergency Meeting: Taylor Wedding Debrief With Holly & Mia Listen: The Influencer Who Disappeared & An Outlouder Made Clare Cry Listen: 9 Questions To Ask Before Going 'No Contact' 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 You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Nara Smith built a 'perfect' life online. Behind the scenes, she was facing every parent's nightmare. 'Nara Smith makes me feel bad about myself. She's a genius.' KATE LANGBROEK: 'I asked my son what I got right parenting him. This one response surprised me.' CLARE STEPHENS: 'Please indulge my retelling of the Greatest Wedding Drama of the 21st Century.' 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 CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem Acting Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Producer: Josh Green Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago · Video

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43 min
2 days ago

Caitlin Moran

Our guest today is the writer, columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran. Caitlin talks to Gyles about her unusual childhood in Wolverhampton, homeschooled by a father who was a frustrated rock star and a mother who looked like Mick Jagger. She talks about her parents' sex life and her dreams of escaping the Midlands. Caitlin talks about winning her first journalism prize and writing her first novel at 16. She talks about starting smoking on her first day at Melody Maker and meeting her husband. She talks about having a miscarriage and motherhood. She talks about rewilding her garden and the power of nature to heal and delight. This is a brilliant conversation, full of entertainment, laughter, candour and insight. Our heartfelt thanks to Caitlin for it. Caitlin's new podcast is called Outsiding, and is out now. It's highly recommended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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1hr 19min
21 hrs ago

Why Taiwan and Malaysia's luxury fruit growers have a complex relationship with China

The Atemoya Custard Apple is a much sought-after fruit grown only in one county in Taiwan. The Taiwanese are justly proud of it. Meanwhile, the Musang King Durian - grown in Malaysia - is also highly prized for its unique flavour as the ‘Hermes of Durians.’ Every year, fruit lovers across the region look out for these treats and snap them up where they can, often paying high prices. In recent years, farmers have seen opportunities to raise their income by selling these niche, super-luxury fruits on the Chinese market, but the strategy comes with big risks too. Koh Ewe from the BBC’s Singapore Bureau has been tracking the fortunes of these two fruits. A statue of Saint Olga is a much-loved figure in Central Kyiv, Ukraine. So much so, that when Russia invaded Ukraine, the statue was given a flak jacket with the words “she needs armour” written on it. Saint Olga of Kyiv is celebrated by Ukrainians and Russians alike. She’s a saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox churches and her saint’s day is celebrated on 11th July. BBC Ukrainian’s Irena Taranyuk explores her sometimes violent history. The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia’s youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin’s network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)

21 hrs ago

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27 min
3 days ago

Taylor Swift's wedding. Obviously.

THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY: It’s a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding extravaganzaaaa! Today, we go everywhere. If we were to summarise neatly for you in a few key words, we touch on: the guest list, Blake Lively’s absence, the MSG aesthetic, and the insider leaks we've had so far. Big thanks to lululemon for making this episode possible. Shop lululemon’s all-new yoga and Pilates styles in-store and online now. 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 Divya Simmie and Naima Fatema, 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

3 days ago

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54 min
1 day ago

Why The AI Doomers Might Be Right - Robert Wright - #1122

Robert Wright is a journalist and author. Is AI the next stage of human development? Some see it as another tool, while others view human-machine integration as a major shift in how we develop. What do recent advances in AI tell us, and is evolution the right framework for understanding them? Expect to learn why Robert is interested in AI through an evolutionary lens, why most people still don’t grasp the magnitude of what’s coming, how AI will fit into the broader context of human evolution and civilisation, what the most legitimate concerns from the AI doomer camp are, if we are close to hitting the singularity, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 day ago

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1hr 21min
Season 20, Episode 1

The girl from Acton | We call her Emma Ep1

Emma is a high achieving, middle class woman from West London - she’s destined for a successful career and a comfortable British life. But in 2001 she makes a decision that will come to define her - she marries the son of a dictator and becomes Asma al-Assad, the first lady of Syria. We call her Emma is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription. You'll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listeningPremium newslettersPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordExclusive offers from our partners including Mubi and iescapeTickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads. Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Gary Marshall Sound design - Karla Patella Podcast artwork - Lola Williams & Eliza Bourner Executive producers - Jasper Corbett and Basia Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41 min

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