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Comedians Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd share their subversive and darkly funny opinions on the chaos of the world, offering wholly unqualified dissent to popular opinion. No topic is left off the table as three of Scotland's award-winning and best-known comedians use their unique unbridled style of rebellious comedy to discuss any given topic - politicians, celebrities, the Royal family, figures from history and many more. Here Comes the Guillotine delivers cutt ...
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A topsy-turvy science-y history podcast by Sam Kean. I examine overlooked stories from our past: the dental superiority of hunter-gatherers, the crooked Nazis who saved thousands of American lives, the American immigrants who developed the most successful cancer screening tool in history, the sex lives of dinosaurs, and much, much more. These are charming little tales that never made the history books, but these small moments can be surprisingly powerful. These are the cases where history ge ...
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A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode. Proud Kids Listen Member @pastandcurious
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The no-fucks-given guide to LGBTQ+ history. Welcome to the Gayest Stories Never Told! Hosted by Bash. Edited by Alex Toskas. Sign up on our website, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok.
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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An award-winning cannabis podcast for women, by women. Hear joyful stories and useful advice about cannabis for health, well-being, and fun—especially for needs specific to women like stress, sleep, and sex. We cover everything from: What’s the best weed for sex? Can I use CBD for menstrual cramps? What are the effects of the Harlequin strain or Gelato strain? And, why do we prefer to call it “cannabis” instead of “marijuana”? We also hear from you: your first time buying legal weed, and how ...
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History Defeats Itself

Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell

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Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell discuss events and people that exemplify how humans never really learn from their history. The show is part history podcast, part society and culture podcast, and all comedy podcast. Sometimes clever, sometimes sophomoric, but always entertaining, the boys are here to put a smile on your face.
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Beheaded

Megan Moore & Elizabeth Black

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Torture. Execution. Death. Listen as two die-hard fans chat about some of history's most gruesome death sentences. From famous queens and kings to the uncommon names in history, no conviction will be left untouched. Try not to lose your head over this comical approach to the shocking and disturbing stories of treason and crime (whether found guilty or not).
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Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked and serve it up raw.
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What'sHerName

Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle

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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Dr. Katie Nelson are professors by day, podcasters by night. Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Wednesdays.
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Hillbilly Horror Stories is a mostly paranormal show hosted by stand up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy. They touch on all things eerie including true stories behind your favorite horror movies, Rock n Roll and the occult, unsolved mysteries and creepy true crime. Serious enough for the true paranormal fan but funny enough for the skeptics! Proud member of Dark Myths Collective.
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Club 520 Podcast

iHeartPodcasts, The Volume, and Shay Shay Media

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Club 520 is the breakout podcast hosted by NBA All-Star Jeff Teague, who has gone viral for his hilarious stories from his basketball career. Each week, Jeff gets together with his buddies DJ Wells and Bishop B Henn. to share funny stories and host entertaining, laugh-out-loud conversations about the biggest topics in sports and culture Episodes Drop Weekly. Like Share & Subscribe Follow us everywhere @club520podcast. Hosts: @jeffteague @thatsanopiniondj & @outthepearlys
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Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond. The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women's Super League). We talk abou ...
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The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon

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Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics, interviews and history as they follow the game they love around the world. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword.
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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
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A funny retelling of some of the well known and not well known stories that make up our collective history. Join Ancient History nerd Patrick Little and his various guests for history lesson not quite like any other as they shit talk their way through some of the greatest stories ever told.
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On The Funny

Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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Screenwriter Chris Matheson (Bill & Ted Trilogy) and host Jacob Balcom (Werewolf By Night Podcast) analyze their favorite moments in the history of comedy.
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The Miserable Failure Podcast

MICHAELxCrusty, Crusty Media

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A career in music, photography and videography is never an easy path to navigate, but it makes for some truly memorable experiences. Join host Michael Crusty as he interviews musicians, photographers, videographers, comedians, and all creatives about their personal journey and pull back the curtain on their successes, struggles, and everything in between.
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Never Not Talking

Danielle Faubert & Patrick Fillmore

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Where Seinfeld was the TV show about nothing, Never Not Talking is the podcast about everything. Join us as we welcome guests and talk about anything you can think of from aardvarks to zombies and everything in between.
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Talk About That

John Driver and Jonnie W., Christian Comedy Creatives

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Two quirky and cerebral creatives talk it out as writer and former History teacher, John Driver, goes toe-to-toe with best friend and comedian, Jonnie W., in hilariously real and genuinely insightful conversations about life, history, current culture, faith—and everything in between.
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The Monica Crowley Podcast is a whipsmart, fast-paced, sassy blend of politics, culture, history and humor, all brought to you with the sunny optimism of Ronald Reagan's "Happy Warrior" spirit. Monica Crowley has - uniquely- served two American Presidents: Richard Nixon in his last years as Foreign Policy Assistant, and Donald Trump as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. A high-profile TV and radio personality, she’s a New York Times bestselling author, popular columnist, and savvy, funny h ...
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Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Watch LIVE on YouTube every Tuesday at 10pm ET or on GaSDigital.com/LIVE Latest ...
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Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dole ...
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Scam Goddess

Earwolf & Laci Mosley

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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoo ...
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Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today the Empire's loot sits in museums, galleries, private collections and burial sites with polite plaques. But its history is often messier than the plaques suggest. In each episode of this global smash hit podcast, Walkley award-winning journalist, author and genetic potluck, Marc Fennell, takes you on the wild, evocative, sometimes funny, often tragic adventure of how these stolen treasures got to where they live today. Thes ...
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Night Classy

Parasaur Studios

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A tipsy night class teaching the oddities and curiosities you never learned in school. Powered by a thirst for knowledge and boxed wine, best friends Kat and Hayley cover the most fascinating lessons in History, Science, True Crime, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal. Let’s go on a learny journey!
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It's Story Time, our walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, our love affair with Wangaratta grows through the story of a journeyman in the wickets against the Windies. With Daniel Norcross with Adam, long answers are inevitable and roads less travelled too – what would Australia be like had Matthew Hayden taken t…
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Send us a text Did you have a ridiculous drivers ed experience in high school? I can't imagine it tops this. Hang on as some voices from the past come together to retell how we all survived it. Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame https://www.facebook.com/supernalendgame/ Follow at fb.com/profile.php?id=615595582046…
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In this week's episode of 'Two Strike Noise', hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest baseball history including synchronized World Series walkoffs, turtlenecks are cool again and we just missed out on another award. This week’s main topic centers on the iconic Philadelphia Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic. We reminisce about the mascots' memo…
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Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to break down the greatest schemer in modern love, conman Simon Leviev who used Tinder to connect with women and manipulate them into supporting his lavish lifestyle. We swipe right! (Originally Released 06/15/2020) Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Gri…
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John gets frustrated with ChatGPT and wants to be a monk (except for the silence part). Meanwhile, Jonnie stays at a hotel with a fancy television and thinks his wife may have stolen several pair of slippers. Plus, a conversation about prosperity, giving, and surrender. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Bobbing for Apples: "The Halloween Party ga…
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AAAAARRRRSSHRIRIEKKFK - try to yell that loudly over a chainsaw in use and microphone feedback. That's basically what black metal sounds like. It was big in Norway in the 90s. What was also big then was black metal musicians and their fans burning down churches and murdering people. Happy Halloween! Support the show Subscribe to Wicked Gay on Patre…
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It's back! The continuation of our "Creepy series". This week we dive into Spain's history and their multitude of creepy roads. Yep. Roads. I tried my best on the pronunciations, but I'm sure you know what you've signed up for. Let's do this! Thanks for listening. Want more of the show? Become a Patreon producer at www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainp…
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On this important show, Monica discusses the ultimate stakes involved in the election: saving America from the tyranny of weaponized government. This is a dirty job, and only President Trump - fry cook and garbage man - can do it. Monica discusses the final phase of the campaign with strategist/pollster Doug Schoen, and gets a critically important …
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We’re back with Season 3, Episode 3 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague and the guys discuss Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid sitting out to start the NBA season, and the 76ers getting fined because of it. Jeff and the guys agree that Joel needs to suit up and play. The guys react to Nikola Jokic playing like the NBA’s regular season MVP after a trip…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about objects of love, and feelings that can't be returned, for very different reasons. In “A Love Letter” by Greg Ames, a boy falls head over heels in a crosswalk. Actor and Young Adult author Maulik Pancholy really captures teen ardor and angst in his reading. And in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s “Sugar Babies,” an…
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Wait, why are mermaids so gay? It turns out everyone’s favorite sea-gals have been floating around for millennia, from ancient Syrian mer-goddesses to medieval water witches, all the way up to Princess Ariel. But how did these dangerous divas of the deep become the sympathetic heroines we love and cherish today? What is it about mermaids that makes…
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GGACP celebrates one of Gilbert's favorite seasons by revisiting this Halloween episode from 2020, featuring film directors (and monster kids) Joe Dante and Mick Garris. In this episode, Joe and Mick join the boys for a frighteningly good conversation about giant insects, evil hunchbacks, cheesy haunted house flicks, the glory days of horror anthol…
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Kat covers the British serial killer who committed his murders during the wartime blackouts in WW2 London. Then Hayley covers creepy cases of phrogging: the act of secretly living in someone else’s house, along side them, undetected… Happy Halloween! Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus show…
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Kat covers the most halloween animal the vampire bat! Then Hayley does a list-bitch episode on the gates to hell. Lastly Alec covers the murder of Reyna Angélica Marroquín. isten to the full episode in all it’s glory only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/236-vampire-bats-115060335 Night Classy | Linktree Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2024…
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EI's Alastair Benn is joined by Marina E. Henke, Professor of International Relations at the Hertie School, Berlin, to discuss how Europe can defend itself from the latest threats and thrive in a contested world. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. EI Talks... is hosted by Paul Lay and A…
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Season 17, Episode 7: It’s a complicated cricketing universe – more by the month. But the joys of a Test Match, however unexpected, remain unrivalled as we saw in India and Pakistan this week. For this conversation, Adam has fellow romantic Bharat Sundaresan with him. They start with a hectic week of speculation in Australia (along with retirements…
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The reasons the CIA got involved in Tibet are complicated. But they seem to have had nothing to do really with protecting the Dalai Lama or any sort of ideological belief in Tibetan independence. It had more to do with weakening China once it became a communist country. The covert goal of the United States National Security Council was to "Discredi…
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Danielle welcomes neighbour, Peter Ryan to the podcast studio. The Old West End is a neighbourhood in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Everyone's got stories but Peter's got some crazy ones! Shout out to Bryce Ford; Andy Samuel; Marc Caissie; George Cooper; Greg Gordon and Scott MacLeod. PS, after the theme song at the end, there's an extra surprise…
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In this episode, we take you back to the court of Versailles to share the story of Madame du Barry—the last mistress of King Louis XV. Was she truly the frivolous scandal history remembers? Or a woman of surprising wit, charm, and ambition? Pour yourself a glass of something French and let’s dive into the life of this infamous enchantress who found…
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Comedians Derek Gaines & Dave Temple host the No Need For Apologies podcast on GaS Digital, and are currently embarking on their "Lets Get Pizza Tour". Tickets at linktr.ee/nnfa Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race iss…
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On the Wednesday, October 30 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the biggest games from around the NBA as Nikola Jokic had a MONSTER triple double in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving traded 35-point nights as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the gu…
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This week, the guys are joined once again by Dr. Charles Butterworth, emeritus professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. The group convene to discuss Butterworth's newest book, a new translation of Al-Farabi's Book of Letters, discussing how the book came to be, Al-Farabi's backstory to the extent we know it,…
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Our 99th Episode! This episode features the narration talents of musician Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie Prince Billy. Will tells the story of Rhyolite, a town once founded in Death Valley after the discovery of gold by Frank "Shorty" Harris. Today it is a ghost town. But first, Mick tells the story of the Bone Wars, when Othniel Charles Marsh a…
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It's that special time of year when Patrick digs out his Clayton Smith costume and takes over host duties for a very special episode of Is This a Ghost! This year, he's back with two haunts and a flaunt--or, in other words, two truths and a lie. Is this the year Clayton correctly guesses which story is made up? The suspense is killing us! This is t…
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How did an illiterate peasant from Siberia find himself dining with an Emperor? Did Rasputin really have magical healing powers or was he a cunning fraud? And what exactly earned him his shocking nickname? Producer: Sasha BobakEvil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds…
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Dawn is joined by celebrated Music Supervisor, Mary Ramos, who has worked on some of the most incredible film scores in movie history! A close collaborator with Quinton Tarantino, she’s had a hand in everything from Pulp Fiction to Django Unchained - and a slew of other favorites in-between. Join us as we discuss the very beginning of The Black Dea…
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In this episode, the Mullets end spooky season with a whimper via another cheap bad movie from the bargain bin. They thankfully save the day by discussing alligators, unboxing cults and Strangers Things on their butts. All kinds of awesome, bonus content is available on our Patreon! Rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify…
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On this important show, Monica discusses the urgency of this election and describes in vivid detail the stakes involved. She also takes a blowtorch to the Left for its dangerous desperation and incitement - as she welcomes back political prisoner Steve Bannon and talks about her own hilarious experience early voting in New York City. Monica also we…
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How did Nobel Prize-winning scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo become Mexico's first female and first Jewish President? Cristen maps her path into politics, the baggage she brings from her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (aka AMLO) and what–if any–difference Mexican feminists think this Presidenta will make. . . . This episode's sponsor is W…
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On the Tuesday, October 29 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Paolo Banchero’s 50 point game in the Orlando Magic’s win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. The guys then react to Kevin Durant’s strong start to the season with a win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics win …
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A woman who drowned in Paris became one of the most famous faces in the world as the model for CPR dummies, saving millions of lives and inspiring artists from Pablo Picasso to Michael Jackson—all while remaining completely unknown. Our Sponsors: * Use offer code SPOON at uncommongoods.com for 15% off! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…
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Curious where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on weed? With the election just around the corner, we’re diving into the key cannabis policies shaping the future. In this episode, we explore the positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on legalization and what it means for the cannabis industry. Experts Vivien Azer, Katie Neer, and Jane Wes…
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Send us a text In which Lauren & Mattias record their 100th episode live! Join us for mad libs, history lessons and much more! Content: Opening Weekly check in Weight updates Movie on Rewatches Intermission Mad libs History Lesson Ruining our lives Wrap up @Theactionmaster BONUS videos! https://youtube.com/watch?v=uhJDpxrQcs8&si=-xYrvZVM4uOI9tFv ht…
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Season 17, Episode 6: Before Ben Duckett boarded the plane to Pakistan, where he started in blistering form, the England Test opener sat down with Adam and Geoff in London. On the cusp of turning 30, he’s in all probability at the mid-way point of his career and never been more established as an international batter. Having first came across Ducket…
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