Podcasts you’d recommend?

[JohnMcL7]

ABC have resumed their Dropout podcast to provide updates on the courtcase:

The Dropout

Podcast · ABC News · Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did the world's youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye? How did the woman once heralded as...

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John Carreyrou who wrote the Wall Street Journal article that started the collapse of Theranos and then wrote the book Bad Blood about the company has released a podcast Bad Blood: The Final Chapter as an extension to the book, since at the time his sources were very limited due to the Theranos legal threats but aren't now he's been able to dig a lot deeper:

Bad Blood: The Final Chapter

Podcast · Three Uncanny Four · She was once the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Now Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the blood-testing startup Theranos, stands accused of leading a massive fraud, and lying to investors, doctors, and patients about the capabilities of her technology...

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I came across one called Immaculate Deception which is about a fertility doctor who was fertilising the children himself amongst many other serious problems, I didn't think it would be of interest but it's a good podcast that investigates the topic in depth and gives you an understanding of the terrible impact:

The Immaculate Deception

Podcast · Somethin' Else / Sony Music Entertainment · Fertility doctor Jan Karbaat was renowned for getting amazing results. Women who were desperate for children would visit him at his Rotterdam clinic and leave pregnant. But when the clinic closed, rumours began about the methods Karbaat used...

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I'm not keen on the presenter or style of this podcast but it's still quite a fascinating story about a business I hadn't heard of that was refurbing out shared office space which seemed a good idea at the start that went horribly wrong:

WeCrashed

Podcast · Audible · The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Adam and his wife Rebekah had a prophet-like...

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[John Hunt]

www.floydpodcast.com
“Brian Damage, the definitive Pink Floyd radio show” at floydpodcast.com is a FREE, monthly, music podcast dedicated to all things Pink Floyd and anything related since 2005. Each podcast is uniquely and professionally presented around specific themes. You’ll hear deep album tracks, rare alternate demos, and carefully restored concert recordings. This podcast fully licensed under BMI.

“Brian Damage, the definitive Pink Floyd radio show” at floydpodcast.com is funded entirely by donations from listeners like you. Your donation helps pay for music licensing, domain and hosting fees, site maintenance and security.

Explore the archives and you can find recordings of gigs going back to the late 60s and 70s - couple of examples are DSOTM at Brighton Pavilion before the album was released, also the live concert in Venice which was televised world wide.

 

[Cowley]

Some good new recommendations to try there, thanks everyone.

Having completely caned my way through most of what BBC Sounds has to offer I’ve ended up using Spotify more and more for podcasts recently.
I wonder if anyone else on here has got into ‘Behind the Bast*rds’ by Robert Evans yet? I think it’s excellent and very funny if a little bleak at times.

Behind the Bastards

Podcast · Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts · There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans...

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‘Redhanded’ is a great true crime podcast that covers all kinds of different subjects:

RedHanded

Podcast · RedHanded · RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our...

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‘British Scandal’ Is a good tongue in cheek show with Matt Forde and Alice Levine discussing various incidents from the Barings Bank collapse to the Sex Pistols, usually with four episodes to each story. Funny and interesting.

British Scandal

Podcast · Audible · In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the...

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[bspahh]

This programme from 2009 was rebroadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra recently

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Train Tracks

An exploration of the rhythms and themes of the railway train in music.

www.bbc.co.uk

Train Tracks
They may be a shadow of their former infrastructural selves but railways still hold a curiously affectionate place in our national life.

That's nowhere more true than in the world of music where chuffing, whistling, steaming and clackety-clacking have been the inspiration for hundreds of songs.

Pianist and broadcaster Simon Townley has never described himself as a railway enthusiast, but he's always had an ear for the things that inspire composers and songwriters.

Country and Western star Laura Cantrell, music professor Allan Moore and composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett contribute their thoughts on this mass transit system which has provided such a rich seam of inspiration over the last 200 years.

 

[Cowley]

This programme from 2009 was rebroadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra recently

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Train Tracks

An exploration of the rhythms and themes of the railway train in music.

www.bbc.co.uk

I remember listening to that and enjoying it.

 

[DarloRich]

A couple of new ones i have come across:

Getting sacked in the morning: BBC Scotland produced pod dealing with football managers. Quite light but gives a bit of behind the scenes information by interviewing a number of former managers at all levels in England and Wales.

We didn't start the fire: Takes the lyrics of the eponymous Billy Joel song and takes one entry per episode to discuss the 2nd half of the 20th century. Slightly off beat but deals with some big topics. Interesting if different.

 

[Cowley]

A couple of new ones i have come across:

Getting sacked in the morning: BBC Scotland produced pod dealing with football managers. Quite light but gives a bit of behind the scenes information by interviewing a number of former managers at all levels in England and Wales.

I’ve downloaded a couple of them to listen to but haven’t had a chance to hear them yet. If you’re recommending them I’ll give them a go.

We didn't start the fire: Takes the lyrics of the eponymous Billy Joel song and takes one entry per episode to discuss the 2nd half of the 20th century. Slightly off beat but deals with some big topics. Interesting if different.

I’ve listened to quite a few of these and they are good actually.

I’d like to recommend Gossip Mongers. Very funny and it’s probably fair to say a little rude at times.
Don’t listen if you’re easily offended, but I had to pause it and take my headphones off at work the other day because I was laughing too much to paint.

The Naughty Massage and The Arse biting Rugby player

GOSSIPMONGERS · Episode

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[WessexEclectic]

Anything by Jon Ronson - his latest being Things Fell Apart .

Nice to see that there are some fellow members of the afflicted, now with added discord ...

 

[Cowley]

Anything by Jon Ronson - his latest being Things Fell Apart .

That’s a great podcast and I really enjoy listening to him.
Louis Theroux did a really good interview with him last year too:

Grounded with Louis Theroux - 1. Jon Ronson - BBC Sounds

Louis speaks to writer and documentary-maker Jon Ronson, who is grounded in New York.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[DarloRich]

I’ve downloaded a couple of them to listen to but haven’t had a chance to hear them yet. If you’re recommending them I’ll give them a go.

It is fairly easy listening and is no doubt part of the mangers/former managers after dinner repartee but there are some nuggets in there.

I’ve listened to quite a few of these and they are good actually.

I’d like to recommend Gossip Mongers. Very funny and it’s probably fair to say a little rude at times.

I will check it out - thanks!

 

[Anonymous10]

so mine are the history of England, british history podcast, welsh history podcast, sea control and the bilge pumps ( the latter 2 are naval history.

 

[DarloRich]

Another I have come across recently: Fighting on film.

They discuss war films and the equipment used therein. It is quite geeky but good. Who doesn't like a war film?

 

[bspahh]

Now, Where Were We? is a podcast with Barry Cryer, his son and a guest chatting in a pub. So far, the guests have been Stephen Fry and Danny Baker.

 

[bspahh]

Nigel Planer's Nicholas Craig, 'I An Actor, A Podcast.' https://shows.acast.com/nicholascraig starts from January 28th

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The Rail Safety and Standards Board has a Podcast at

RSSB Podcasts

A broad range of topics covering many aspects of our railway. About the health, wellbeing and safety of those who work on it. And the innovations that will make it an even safer, more reliable, and more sustainable mode of transport. One that delivers value for society as a whole.

www.rssb.co.uk

 

[DarloRich]

The Rest is Politics: Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart discuss politics and current affairs with a connection to their past experiences. Quite light but interesting. ( Worth noting both have been kicked out of their parties! Stewart seems to have had a complete breach with the Tories describing himself as an independent)

https://shows.acast.com/the-rest-is-politics

 

[Cowley]

The Rest is Politics: Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart discuss politics and current affairs with a connection to their past experiences. Quite light but interesting. ( Worth noting both have been kicked out of their parties! Stewart seems to have had a complete breach with the Tories describing himself as an independent)

https://shows.acast.com/the-rest-is-politics

Yes.
I was going to suggest this the other day and didn’t get around to it. I’ve been really enjoying this one too.

 

[DarloRich]

Yes.
I was going to suggest this the other day and didn’t get around to it. I’ve been really enjoying this one too.

It is surprisingly interesting despite not being the hard hitting political analysis you might expect. I expected a lot more disagreement but they both seem to get on really well. Also: Stewart REALLY hates Johnson.

 

[Cowley]

It is surprisingly interesting despite not being the hard hitting political analysis you might expect. I expected a lot more disagreement but they both seem to get on really well. Also: Stewart REALLY hates Johnson.

He really does doesn’t he…
I’ve actually really warmed to him having learned a bit more about him now. I think we probably would be doing quite a bit better as a country if he’d managed to end up as the Conservative leader (not that that would be difficult).

 

[Bletchleyite]

He really does doesn’t he…
I’ve actually really warmed to him having learned a bit more about him now. I think we probably would be doing quite a bit better as a country if he’d managed to end up as the Conservative leader (not that that would be difficult).

I think to be fair almost* all the other options than Johnson would have been better.

* Perhaps not the objectionable Andrea Leadsom, as she's a long way right.

 

[DarloRich]

A podding fyi: the Acast app is being closed down shortly so if you use that to consume pods you will have to move apps

 

[TheEdge]

If anyone is interested in dinosaurs I recently discovered Terrible Lizards and that's a solid recommendation.

 

[Anonymous10]

If anyone is interested in dinosaurs I recently discovered Terrible Lizards and that's a solid recommendation.

I'll add that to the list

 

[Cowley]

I thought it’d be worth an update to see what everyone has been listening to?

Lately I’ve been listening to The Rest is Politics:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VyprZnjD93ZNyi7M89R3x?si=bWXVSg-6Rgm-vEZ5xveogA

The Rest is History:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FDYdMhGUsSuBVavLqvzNZ?si=jPaSyRR0R0iy5aNArUHw5w

I Could Murder a Podcast:

The Twisted Turpins! Patreon Special

Listen to this episode from I Could Murder A Podcast on Spotify. Tom and Ben explore the hideous case of David and Louise Turpin: “The Twisted Turpins”.The husband and wife had 13 children together and raised them as Pentecostal Christians whilst they moved through residences in various parts of...

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Scotland Yard Confidential:

The Road Hill House Murder Pt. 1

Scotland Yard Confidential · Episode

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And a few other things. All of the above are entertaining and I’d definitely recommend them.
@DarloRich - I saw you mention Cold War Conversations in the football thread. Is that worth a listen?

Berlin during the 1960s and 70s and Signals Intelligence (2)

Cold War Conversations · Episode

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There’s loads of episodes so if it’s good that’ll keep me going for a while.

 

[DarloRich]

@Cowley - yes Cold War Conversations is fantastic. So many different voices from the cold war period. Everything from domestic life in the east block to top level military and politics.

The rest is history is always good and i am really enjoying the rest is politics as it covers many more topics than you might expect

I always recommend we have ways of making you talk as a great podcast. If you are intrested in ww2 it is the show for you!

 

[bspahh]

These are some that I've listened to recently:

The History of England. These are spoken essays. There are ~350 so far, through to the civil war.

History of England

This is my retelling of England’s story. I aim at all times to be honest, rigorous – but always loving. Hopefully there are some funny bits on the way, doesn’t …

thehistoryofengland.co.uk

Drunk Women Solving Crime. The title describes it pretty well.

Drunk Women Solving Crime

Listen to episodes and learn more about Drunk Women Solving Crime. Drunk Women Solving Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist...of lime. Join writer/comedian hosts Hannah George and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective...

play.acast.com

Easy German. Half hour episodes with native German speakers speaking clearly with fairly simple Germany, but at a normal conversational pace. You can also watch them on Youtube where there are subtitles in English and German.

The Easy German Podcast

On our weekly podcast, we discuss topics from Germany and around the world, explain words and expressions and answer your questions. Easy German members get access to full transcripts, our vocabulary helper and bonus content, so you can learn while you listen.

www.easygerman.org

The Script Apart podcast is an interview with a movie script writer about one of their first drafts. This is a really good episode about Terminator 2

Episode 20: Terminator 2: Judgement Day with William Wisher Jr — Script Apart

We say hasta la vista to season one of Script Apart with a guided trip through the creation of one of the biggest action blockbusters of all time.

www.scriptapart.com

Career in Ruins. Archaeologists talking about their careers.

Login to your Podbean Account | Podbean

Log into Podbean to start podcasting. Get everything you need for a successful podcast.

careerinruins.podbean.com

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Interviews with people about their unrequited loves

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Celebrating crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Margaret Cabourn-Smith chats to funny people like Sara Pascoe, Rachel Parris and Rosie Jones about the crushes they can't forget.

audioboom.com

Three Bean Salad. Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge in rambling conversations.

Three Bean Salad

A podcast from comedians Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge. Each week the three beans tackle a different theme, suggested by the listening audien

www.spreaker.com

My Time Capsule. Guests list 5 things they would put in a time capsule, with Michael Fenton Stevens.

My Time Capsule

We ask our guests for 5 things they’d like to put in a time capsule. 4 they want to preserve and 1 they’re happy to bury and forget about.

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Comfort Blanket. Joel Morris talks with guests about films, TV shows, books or music which makes them feel safe, happy and welcome.

Comfort Blanket

Films, TV, books and music that you return to again and again for comfort...

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[Cowley]

These are some that I've listened to recently:

The History of England. These are spoken essays. There are ~350 so far, through to the civil war.

History of England

This is my retelling of England’s story. I aim at all times to be honest, rigorous – but always loving. Hopefully there are some funny bits on the way, doesn’t …

thehistoryofengland.co.uk

Drunk Women Solving Crime. The title describes it pretty well.

Drunk Women Solving Crime

Listen to episodes and learn more about Drunk Women Solving Crime. Drunk Women Solving Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist...of lime. Join writer/comedian hosts Hannah George and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective...

play.acast.com

Easy German. Half hour episodes with native German speakers speaking clearly with fairly simple Germany, but at a normal conversational pace. You can also watch them on Youtube where there are subtitles in English and German.

The Easy German Podcast

On our weekly podcast, we discuss topics from Germany and around the world, explain words and expressions and answer your questions. Easy German members get access to full transcripts, our vocabulary helper and bonus content, so you can learn while you listen.

www.easygerman.org

The Script Apart podcast is an interview with a movie script writer about one of their first drafts. This is a really good episode about Terminator 2

Episode 20: Terminator 2: Judgement Day with William Wisher Jr — Script Apart

We say hasta la vista to season one of Script Apart with a guided trip through the creation of one of the biggest action blockbusters of all time.

www.scriptapart.com

Career in Ruins. Archaeologists talking about their careers.

Login to your Podbean Account | Podbean

Log into Podbean to start podcasting. Get everything you need for a successful podcast.

careerinruins.podbean.com

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Interviews with people about their unrequited loves

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Celebrating crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Margaret Cabourn-Smith chats to funny people like Sara Pascoe, Rachel Parris and Rosie Jones about the crushes they can't forget.

audioboom.com

Three Bean Salad. Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge in rambling conversations.

Three Bean Salad

A podcast from comedians Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge. Each week the three beans tackle a different theme, suggested by the listening audien

www.spreaker.com

My Time Capsule. Guests list 5 things they would put in a time capsule, with Michael Fenton Stevens.

My Time Capsule

We ask our guests for 5 things they’d like to put in a time capsule. 4 they want to preserve and 1 they’re happy to bury and forget about.

play.acast.com

Some interesting stuff to try there thanks for that.

@DarloRich - I’ll start listening to the Cold War stuff this week then.
We have ways is excellent too and I think I’ve probably listened to all of them by now. The episode on the road to war by German historian Katja Hoyer the other week was fascinating:

WHWF - Road to War

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk · Episode

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[DarloRich]

@Cowley i heard that talk at the festival. Excellent. Standing room only. A very intresting historian.

 

[Cowley]

@Cowley i heard that talk at the festival. Excellent. Standing room only. A very intresting historian.

Did you go?

 

[DarloRich]

Did you go?

I did. Xmas present.

 

[Cowley]

I did. Xmas present.

I’m somewhat jealous…