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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both te ...
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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.
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The Show That Never Ends!
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In the spirit of "The Moth" and "Stoop Stories," Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories, funny, sad, and sweet.
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Homemade is short stories and commentary for writer/storyteller, Shannon Cason. Shannon has appeared on countless podcasts and storytelling stages, including Snap Judgment, The Moth, TEDx, and RISK! Shannon Cason's Homemade lays out his life for the listener, blessings and blemishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A 14-episode series of science-fiction short stories, tinged with horror and, I’m not going to lie, sentimentality. Moth travels everywhere and everywhen in search of (often deadly) Discrepancies, and tries to make sense of the Briefs she gets from Collection. She also pines a bit for her colleague Cicada. Episodes are standalone but linked, and details add up. NOTE THAT THE MOTH COLLECTION IS NOW COMPLETE.
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702 partnered with The Moth to present unique story podcasts around issues of personal identity and experiences with HIV/ AIDS. Some stories are from The Moth archives while most in this series will be sourced from “Beneath the Armour: A Moth Storytelling Showcase” - a live event exploring broad themes of personal identity and personal experience with HIV/AIDS.
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Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.
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For those who thrill when a chill creeps down their spine, we have the show for you … Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary is a podcast series of short horror stories by Moth Sanctuary Productions. Each episode tells a new story that peeks behind the veil of the macabre and supernatural. But remember, if you go searching where the dark things are, be prepared for when the dark things find you!
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The Moth People Podcast is three friends talking about stuff including, but not limited to, sports, pop-culture, memes, nerd stuff, conspiracy theories, philosophy, quantum thermodynamics and, of course, the resiliency of the cassowary. Really, we talk about anything that captures our short attention span, while also attempting to slander at least one person per episode. We’ve even slandered an entire country whose name rhymes with Tetherlands. There's a moth and light metaphor somewhere in ...
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What creative work are you called to do but are too afraid to try? No Time to be Timid is a podcast for people looking to awaken boldness and creativity in their lives. A former corporate executive turned artist and storyteller, host Tricia Rose Burt talks to guests who’ve taken unexpected leaps to answer their creative calls, so they can inspire you to answer yours. Her guests also show us how creativity and courage can change not only ourselves, but also our world, and lead us to do bigger ...
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Grown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Grown is co-hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo, two Moth storytellers and graduates of The Moth’s Education program who are on the cusp of adulthood themselves. Together, they guide listeners through true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Using their unique points of view, Aleeza and Fonzo will disc ...
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The Spoke is Outside the March’s monthly storytelling event. Inspired by The Moth in New York, every month we present true stories told live, based around a given theme.
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Kurt Andersen and novelist Walter Kirn talk about the artistic inspirations and outcomes of travel. Kirn is the author of Up in the Air, a satire about a business traveler whose ambition is to earn his millionth frequent flyer mile. He is also the literary editor for GQ and a contributing editor to Time and Vanity Fair. He lives on a farm near Livingston, Montana.
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The Mega Moth Studios Super Secret Podcast delves into the minds behind X: Seekers of Fortune. Each episode will look at an integral aspect of the creation process, design, into production and beyond.
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New Yorkers are known for schlepping bags: brief cases, luggage, backpacks, lady totes or man-purses. Plenty of them end up on a subway floor during a crowded commute. What's lurking on the bottom of those bags? Plenty, if you ask Doctor Philip Tierno, director of Microbiology at the NYU Langone Medical Center and professor of Microbiology at the NYU School of Medicine. "The skin, feces, and feces is the #1 source, respiratory tract organisms, as well as environmental organisms,” he said. Th ...
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Join Mary Harron as she discusses her new film “The Moth Diaries” based on the novel by Rachel Klein. The story follows Rebecca, a young girl haunted by her father's suicide, who is a student at an exclusive female boarding school. She pours her heart out in a diary, much of it focused on Lucy, her beloved roommate. Their relationship changes drastically with the arrival of a mysterious new student, Ernessa. As Lucy abandons her for this new girl, Rebecca becomes consumed with thoughts of je ...
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Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with ...
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Two people making music on the fly... Bugs In The Basement creates improvised musical journeys from an array of vintage and handmade instruments to modern technologies. Recorded live from our basement studio in the Pacific Northwest, each week we experiment in the process of making exploratory music and soundscapes. Unmixed, unedited and unapologetic.
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For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
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Take a bit of The Moth, a bit of TED and throw a lot of sex into the mix and you've got The Mystery Box Show, a storytelling podcast where people tell their true stories all about sex. From the vanilla to the kinky, from hilarious mis-adventures to inspiring sexual revelations, our storytellers bare their souls and deliver their sexy secrets directly into your ears.
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Observations and conversations, transmitting from the woods with Leila Conners, Founder and Director of Tree.
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Described as cross between The Moth Radio Hour and Mystery Science Theater 3000, Sorry, Please Continue features some amazing stories told by anyone who wants to participate mixed with commentary from Kenny Kinds, Jeremy Hellwig, Amy Milton, and some hilarious guests.
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HBO's Girls meets The Moth
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Inspired by many well-known storytelling events and podcasts held worldwide (The Moth, This American Life), The Watercooler is a platform for people from all walks to tell stories both true and imagined. Storytellers are given a simple brief to share a story inspired by the month’s theme, whether based on real-life experiences or entirely fictional. Recorded live Basement Theatre (Auckland). Want to share your story? Register your interest to speak at a future event by emailing the organiser ...
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Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com 😊 Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at [email protected] and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! 😊 Cover art by Mrs. Brainbow (Taylor Gordon-Wood). Theme music by Louie Zong.
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Unscripted is a nonfiction storytelling group inspired by NPR's story-driven nonprofit "The Moth" based in New York City. All storytellers are members of the Wash U community. Each story is a true, personal narrative.
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'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden. Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert masterclasses in topics ranging from cottage garden plants, growing orchids, to pest control and ...
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Fluther is a website that provides personal answers to all sorts of questions. Inspired by TED and The Moth, the Conversation Salon is an offline space with the same mission as the site - to connect people through knowledge. In lieu of a name tag, guests fill out an “ask me about” tag specifying their expertise -- then volunteer to lead conversations about their chosen topic.!
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Coming Soon: Season 2. Hardcore Comedy Drama so funny it might make you do a little wee Starring Joseph, Mary, Dave, Dickie, Jackson and Santa Claus and possibly a sexbot plus better biscuits and The Tao of Keanu. Guest Starring Jaz from The Moth, Rosa from Ujima FM and many more.
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Field Notes explores the themes of conservation and hope through a wide lens. Our guests include a moth-er, a wine theologian, Hebrew scholar, an environmental historian and a linguistic philosopher among others. Soundtrack – Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn: ‘Only Say the Word’ (instrumental track) from the album ‘The Good Things.’ Used with kind permission. www.andygullahorn.com – www.jillphillips.com
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A podcast from comedians Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge. Each week the three beans tackle a different theme, suggested by the listening audience.
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Secure. Contain. Protect. There are things that go bump in the night. Fantastic things. Horrible things. Redacted things. The SCP Foundation was built to keep humanity safe from a world of beings it doesn’t want to know exists. Things of wonder. Things of destruction. And these things have files. A LOT of files. New episodes weekly. * * * Content related to the SCP Foundation, including these podcasts, are licensed under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. Concepts originate from works on the S ...
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As much as 84 Trillion dollars worth of US assets - wealth - will transfer to younger generations over the next 20 years, but the received value of those assets may be significantly less. Whether its taxes, poor management, or just plain moth and rust, estate values are affected by unforeseen threats. On the wealth transfer podcast, we examine and breakdown the best strategies for leaving a financial legacy to the next generation. We look at accessible strategies for the every day man and ad ...
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Back Fence PDX Radio, produced in collaboration with Back Fence PDX and OPB. We take the best stories from our live shows in Portland, then run them by a radio fairy who sprinkles magic radio dust on them so that the stories may be broadcast across airwaves and inter-webs. Live shows have been playing to packed audiences since 2008. The show pays homage to The Moth Radio Hour and is also the kissing cousin to San Francisco’s Porch Light storytelling series. Back Fence PDX Radio alternates wi ...
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Tales From The Tiger Moth Edition 236 – 14th June 2025 Mike Zarquon Interview Special
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Tales From The Tiger Moth Edition 236 – 14th June 2025By Tales From The Tiger Moth – Progzilla Radio
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This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Audi, and two interviews, one with Stonewall Veteran Martin Boyce, and one with poet and activist Kay U…
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We're excited to bring you a hilarious and heartwarming episode of The Moth, A Family Circus. On this episode, you’ll hear two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raised so many children without absolutely losing it. PT Smith learns the true meaning of fatherho…
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Hyalophora euryalus AKA The Ceanothus Silk Moth
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Recorded live on June 5th, 2025 Two people making music on the fly… Bugs In The Basement creates improvised musical journeys from an array of vintage and handmade instruments to modern technologies. Recorded live from our basement studio in the Pacific Northwest, each week we experiment in the process of making exploratory music and soundscapes. Un…
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Kasper Moth-Poulsen on Harnessing the Sun and a 20-Year Battery
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Leila Conners in discussion with Kasper Moth-Poulsen of the Kasper Moth-Poulsen Research Group on Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage ... basically a molecular battery that can store energy for up to 20 years. Given that we need to understand how better to power civilization, I am doing conversations with breakthrough ideas around energy and sto…
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Fireside With The Underboss - “Even the Moths Wanted Out.” - An ADX Supermax Story
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In this raw and intimate episode, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano takes us back to his days in the infamous ADX Florence the so-called Alcatraz of the Rockies. Locked down 23 hours a day, surrounded by concrete and silence, a letter from his daughter becomes a lifeline. But it’s a surprise visitor, a moth, that sparks a moment of reflection that still hau…
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Biodiverse spaces are important not only for healthy ecosystems but they also bring tangible benefits for our mental wellness as well. Unfortunately new data shows that some of our most loved garden visitors – the Lepidoptera, or butterflies and moths – are in alarming decline. We’ll be finding out from Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science at Butterfly …
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In the summer of 1975, Jaws scared an entire generation out of the water. The film burned an idea into our cultural memory: they are mindless, man-eating monsters. We set out to tell a different story about sharks. Five stories over five days. We tear down deep-seated myths about sharks, plunge into the water with them, and find sharks that explode…
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We first aired this episode in 2012, but at the show we’ve been thinking a lot about resilience and repair so we wanted to play it for you again today. It’s about a man who experienced maybe one of the most chilling traumas… twice. But then, it leads us to a story of generational repair. On the morning of August 6th, 1945, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was in …
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Solo Road Trip: No Plans, No Partner, Just Open Road & Opportunities | Homemade
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In this episode, Shannon shares the true story of his solo cross-country trip during a time when he needed space, adventure, and a little bit of something new. From spontaneous stops to unexpected conversations, it’s a ride full of insight and local food. Then, in the No Idea segment, Shannon offers a playful PSA: How to Be a Good Passenger—because…
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This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Audi, and two interviews, one with Stonewall Veteran Martin Boyce, and one with poet and activist Kay U…
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This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Audi, and two interviews, one with Stonewall Veteran Martin Boyce, and one with poet and activist Kay U…
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The new play "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" focuses on the final night of the groundbreaking television show, "The Nat 'King' Cole Show," as Cole contends with what to do with this last moment in the spotlight. Actor Dulé Hill discusses starring as Cole, and director and co-writer Patricia McGregor joins to discuss bringing the story to life. "Light…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works that reflect on the allure—or not—of summer. In Massimo Bontempelli’s “The Miraculous Beach or, Prize for Modesty,” translated by Jenny McPhee, a hot summer in Rome produces a magical moment. The reader is Hugh Dancy. Essayist and humorist Samantha Irby could do without summer, thank you, and makes “A Case for…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works that reflect on the allure—or not—of summer. In Massimo Bontempelli’s “The Miraculous Beach or, Prize for Modesty,” translated by Jenny McPhee, a hot summer in Rome produces a magical moment. The reader is Hugh Dancy. Essayist and humorist Samantha Irby could do without summer, thank you, and makes “A Case for…
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To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple more classic heartfelt stories about dads. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at Risk-show.com/live • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time don…
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From Rainforests to Garden Borders: Nature’s Wild Edges
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This week, we journey into one of Britain’s rarest and most magical landscapes — the temperate rainforest. Designer Zoe Claymore joins us to reveal how she captured the enchanted atmosphere of these ancient woodlands at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and how you can recreate that wild, mossy magic at home. Then, we turn our attention to a true Britis…
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SCP-2408 designates several anomalies associated with GoI-0432, also known as "the Hunter's Black Lodge"– an anomalous criminal organization and Sarkic cult primarily active in post-Soviet states. Content Warnings: Body Horror, Gore, Cannibalism, Implied Violence Against Minors, Drug Abuse, Mentions of Prostitution, Human Trafficking, and Organized…
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Using Creativity to Create Connection featuring Carolyn Blank, Beth Huddleston, and Amy Meyers
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In this episode, I’ve invited three women on the show who also happen to be my dear friends — they don’t know each other, but I’ve known them for decades. And in this past year, I’ve watched each of them explode with creativity. Carolyn Blank Cary published a cookbook, which became a mini memoir; Beth Huddleston developed an app introducing infants…
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A new drama series follows a group of longtime friends as they face challenges in their friendships, marriage, and life. Co-creator Tracey Wigfield and star Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss "The Four Seasons" which is now streaming on Netflix, and has been renewed for a second season.
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Anohni is a singer and songwriter originally from England, who started putting out music in 2000. She’s released 6 albums, and won the Mercury Prize. She’s also been nominated for two Brit Awards, and an Oscar. For this episode, I talked to her about the song "4 Degrees," from her 2016 album Hopelessness. It might be strange to describe a song abou…
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Kate Bohl tells Taj about what it’s been like to finally come out as trans in her late 50s—after a lifetime of feeling like something wasn’t quite right. Here are some resources for advocacy, financial contribution, education and crisis support: 1. Transgender Law Center (TLC): @translawcenter transgenderlawcenter.org 2. PFLAG: @pflag pflag.org 3…
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Ellen & special guest Isaac answer questions from young listeners! We discuss albinism, whales and dinosaurs, what makes an organism an animal, raccoon stripes, the puppification of foxes, and so much more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Disco…
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We trace Bob Menendez’s rise from a tough New Jersey neighborhood to the heights of U.S. politics. With stories from those who knew and worked with him, we explore his brand as a relentless fighter—and how an earlier bribery indictment in 2015 sent him off the rails.
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Catching Up on Carbonfuture with Hannes Junginger
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I catch up with Hannes Junginger, CEO and CoFounder of Carbonfuture. Carbonfuture is a digital quality layer that provides transparency along the whole value chain of carbon sequestration. In this episode we discuss the state of the CDR industry that has had some recent big wins and a few emergent challenges. A discussion at the beginning of an new…
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The beans have avoided it for as long as possible but Roddy of London has spoken and what he spake is “Moths”. This could be a fearsomely difficult listen for anyone with a loathing of moths or this podcast. The beans, however, are inexorably drawn to lukewarm banter just as the badger is drawn to the dual carriageway and so they chat the chat that…
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WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting voices from neighborhoods across New York City, in collaboration with the nonprofit Street Lab. We recently set up in Washington Heights. Here are a few of the stories we heard. The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Perla Esquivel: " I'm 34 years old and I'm a nurse working …
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Inside the IRS: What Triggers Audits & How to Defend Your Estate Plan | Joel Crouch
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What really happens when the IRS comes knocking on an estate? In this episode of The Wealth Transfer Podcast, Matt Templeton sits down with one of the country’s most respected tax attorneys, Joel Crouch, to unpack the red flags, missteps, and missing documents that trigger audits—and the proven strategies families and advisors can use to avoid them…
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Gabi Conti and Jade Green tell stories about the antics that their mothers are up to. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at Risk-show.com/live • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/ris…
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Creator Chat w/ Pacific & Eleanor Hyde - World Gone Wrong
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Happy Pride! This week Eleanor Hyde (Unwell, World Gone Wrong) and I sit down and talk about horror, queerness, pandemic trauma, and the value of friendship! If you're looking for something to lighten your day, look no further than this podcast! You can check out World Gone Wrong on their website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! And if you do check the…
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In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Isthier Chaudhury puts his…
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In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Isthier Chaudhury puts his Y…
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In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Isthier Chaudhury puts his Y…
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New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards. Plus, listeners call in with their thoughts and share their favorite Broadway shows of the year.
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The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz Ahmed stars in the film. He discusses the movie alongside director David McKenzie. "Relay" is screening now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters August 22.…
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Bad moods run rampant in unusual seasons, and for many of you, summer definitely is. Kids are home, temperatures and tempers are high, proximity is constant, and bad moods are inevitable. This episode is definitely not kid-centric because bad moods transcend kids, but many of you will be glad to have this episode as it relates to your occasionally …
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We got a tip about a meat plant selling pig intestines as fake calamari, wondered if it could be true, and decided to investigate. Doppelgängers, doubles, evil twins and not-so-evil twins, this week. Fred Armisen co-hosts with Ira Glass. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Fred Armisen worked u…
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We got a tip about a meat plant selling pig intestines as fake calamari, wondered if it could be true, and decided to investigate. Doppelgängers, doubles, evil twins and not-so-evil twins, this week. Fred Armisen co-hosts with Ira Glass. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Fred Armisen worked u…
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John Seabrook’s new book is about a family business—not a mom-and-pop store, but a huge operation run by a ruthless patriarch. The patriarch is aging, and he cannot stand to lose his hold on power, nor let his children take over the enterprise. This might sound like the plot of HBO’s drama “Succession,” but the story John tells in “The Spinach King…
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When Donald Trump made an alliance with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., he brought vaccine skepticism and the debunked link between vaccines and autism into the center of the MAGA agenda. Though the scientific establishment has long disproven that link, as many as one in four Americans today believe that vaccines may cause autism. In April, Kennedy, now th…
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Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with th…
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[REBROADCAST FROM Nov 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Darren Criss. Criss and co-star Helen J Shen discuss the show, which follows two obsolete robots who fall in love.…
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[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jon Michael Hill. Hill and playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins discuss the show, which reveals the secrets within the family of a Civil R…
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