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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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80 Days: An Exploration Podcast

Luke Kelly, Joe Byrne, Mark Boyle

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80 Days is a podcast dedicated to exploring little-known countries, territories settlements and cities around the world. We're part history podcast, part geography podcast and part ramble. Each episode, we'll land in a new locale and spend some time discussing the history, geography, culture, sport, religion, industry, pastimes and music of our new location. More details on www.80dayspodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @80dayspodcast | Support us on www.patreon.com/80dayspodcast
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Car Trip Trivia

Crazy House Media

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A trivia contest for the ages - former radio host Stephen Creagh fires off 20 Questions & Answers with an Aussie twist. Perfect for the ride to school, the holiday road trip or the drive home from work (also quite popular in the gym, the toilet, for airline travel and meditation sessions). Sport, movies, music, science, geography, literature - there's a bit of everything. Outsmart your kids, embarrass the oldies or play judgement-free on your Pat Malone. Your time starts.......now
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Urban Limitrophe

Alexandra Lambropoulos

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Urban Limitrophe is a podcast exploring the various initiatives happening in cities across the African continent (and diaspora) to creatively solve problems, support their communities, create vibrant urban spaces, and build better cities overall. Ideas from the continent are often overlooked. This podcast seeks to bring to light the intersecting ideas and practices from urban planning, architecture, economics, arts and culture, geography, and politics that define our urban living, and uncove ...
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The Idea Roastery

Herman Martinus and Jason Forte

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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: ...
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Hey, Kids! How much do you know about the United States of America? We‘re a big country with lots of cool places to explore and things to discover. There‘s history, geography, weird stuff, fun facts and jokes. Travel with Jasmine the Cat and Gracie the Tortoise as they travel around the USA and learn about each state! Join us each week as we have fun and become smarter!
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A collection of the world's most adventurous authors and best investigative journalists. Join fellow listeners and subscribe to the newsletter: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe Want to hear the insane collapse of Communism in Russia and installation of Capitalism? #111 w/ Bill Browder An Encyclopaedia On Modern Terrorism & Political Violence #158 w/ Magnus Ranstorp Prisoners Of Geography & The Worldview of #145 w/ Tim Marshall The Great Cash-For-Carbon Hustle... Plant A Tree, O ...
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Critical Ecologies

Patrick Bresnihan

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A series of short interviews with postgraduate students in the Geography Department of Maynooth University. Students discuss their original research on diverse topics relating to environmental and spatial justice in Ireland. The series is part of the Critical Ecologies class on the MA in Geography and Spatial Justice.
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History of London

Digitalbook

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Walter Besant was a novelist and historian, and his topographical and historical writings, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century, were probably best known through the detailed 10-volume Survey of London published after his death. This earlier single volume covers, in less depth, the whole period from prehistory until the 19th century. The book appears originally to have been written for boys, and, indeed, the chapters are called "Lessons". However, it is a very readable hi ...
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SteakxEggs:

SteakxEggs

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Formerly known as the Talented Minds Podcast, Travel with Ace & Al, as they take you on a unique journey. They give you raw content from current events to geography to entertainment to eventually cracking a series of jokes. The guys try to keep it as real as it gets. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Steakxeggs/support
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A Podcast about Reality, Consciousness and Deconstructing Matrix Mind Magic Michael Wann is the: Synchromystic-Apocalyptic Storyteller, Gonzo Conspiracy Researcher, Susquehanna Mystery Grand Master and Heir of Johnne Wanne - King of the Gypsies. On This RSS Feed you will find 3 seasons or shows, Season 1 is Susquehanna Alchemy, Season 2 is Your Handbook For The Apocalypse with Mark Steeves, Season 3 is From The 40th Parallel with Ras Ben.
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#Travelcast

Naully Nicolas

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From the dawn of the jet age to the uncertain early days of the first scrappy OTAs, travel innovation's pace may not be consistent, but its forward motion is constant. New technologies and bold ideas fuel startups, spark pivots and alter strategies. But when do we reach that future our visionaries promised us? The mission of "Travelcast" is to interview experts from across the travel, tourism and hospitality industry together for a regular dose of chat about the digital travel economy, techn ...
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Now I Know podcast is all about explaining how world around us works. From technology, to economics, to geography, to travel and more, every episode will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. New episodes go out every Sunday. If you’re enjoying Now I Know podcast, please consider subscribing!
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The Landscape Studies Podcast brings together scholarship that documents the relationship between personal and political boundaries worked out in space. Scholars from history, sociology, geography, and architecture offer synopses of the best recent work in the field.
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Emily’s love of travel and passion for God’s Word are combined in this show for ladies. While she was in college, Emily spent a semester abroad traveling throughout ancient New Testament sites. Each episode will feature a different site with Emily’s personal photos and an exploration of the accompanying Biblical text.
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Food is history and geography on a plate. Join me on an audio tour of the landscape and people of Spain, as seen through the fantastic regional cuisine of one of Europe's top destinations for food lovers.
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The Metro-classic Japanese is your perfect guide to learning about Japanese culture. Kyota Ko, the writer of the blog "The Metro-classic Japanese" explains Japan and Japanese culture from perspectives of history, geography, food, art, business, politics, philosophy and entertainment, always with a dab of humor. | Blog: https://www.metro-classic-japanese.net | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metroclassicjapanese/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetroclassic/
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Around Here

Jameson Hunt and Friends

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Around Here is an immersive audio series documenting travel, personal experience, wacky cool characters, and chalk full of sound design and music.
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The LANDSPLOITATION Podcast hosts experimental video and audio documenting the social experience of the human landscape, including but not limited to the spaces of the built environment, vernacular architecture, proxemics, human interaction, and political boundaries. Submissions from independent scholars, photographers, and filmmakers are welcome. To submit, please insure that sound or video is hosted on a public server (such as archive.org) and email the link together with a brief descripti ...
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Edge of England

Emily Jeffery and Cole Moreton

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Fascinating, immersive stories of people and places from the Deep South of England, where the land meets the sea and anything can happen. Walk and talk with us, hear the waves and sounds and stories of the coast by Beachy Head, Birling Gap, the Seven Sisters, the South Downs National Park, Eastbourne, Brighton, Sussex and beyond. Hosted by award-winning broadcasters Emily Jeffrey (Jerusalem Awards) and Cole Moreton (Radio Academy gold for Audio Moment of the Year, World's Best Radio Awards g ...
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Mrs Saroj Gopal Kulkarni, Travelin Granny Born in Sandkeshwar, Maharashtra State, India on January 25, 1931, Saroj lost her mother at a very early age and became the surrogate mother for her family. She had no time to play as a youngster but has had a great time in her travels since then. .......................................................... She married Gopal S. Kulkarni in 1951 in an arranged marriage in India. Her first stay in the United States was from 1964 to 1967 while her husband ...
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TD Cowen Insights

TD Securities, TD Cowen

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On each episode of "TD Cowen Insights", members of our firm host leading thinkers to share insights and ideas shaping the world economy. Join us, as we converse with the top minds who are influencing our global sectors. Disclosures: https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure
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Learn Russian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at RussianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Lifespring Stories

Baker Street Productions Ltd

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Since moving to The Pavilion in 2013, Lifespring church has built itself up as a prominent community outreach hub. Their compassion and generosity has made a difference to everyone who has walked up their steps Some have found a second chance, some friendship, some hope. All have found a community to belong to that is welcoming to everyone. It is important that these people do not go unrecognised. Each one has kindness to offer and stories to tell. The voices in these audio podcasts are just ...
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The CEU Press Podcast , hosted by Andrea Talabér, aims to delve into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, and the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We will also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and talk about their series or books.
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I’m exhausted, spent, broke, and utterly elated to announce that after four years of sneaking off to Europe, your blind date introduction to the cities we love, is finally... live. With Moment Designs. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions so you can experience our favorite moments with the cities we love, all based around the popular sites you were going to see anyway. See the sites, but also experience the city and its people. These map-like directions are also purposely vague, so that i ...
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India’s rich heritage of handicrafts has been renowned across the globe for centuries. The ingenuity of its artisans and the diversity of crafts are borne out of its culture and vast geography. This limited series podcast brings to you stories of eight such crafts and the people behind them, from the length and breadth of India. From Palm Weave and Bandhej in the west; Charpai, Basketry, and Pom-poms in the north; to Ikat and Tussar in the east, and Madras Checks from southern India. Join us ...
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Becoming Ourselves

Joel and Jesse Sigrist

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Becoming Ourselves explores how to become healthy, wealthy, and wise. This podcast is for young adults who are in a season of adult adolescence full of self-discovery and personal growth. Text us at 503-893-2664 to share your own experiences and be part of the conversation. We’ll always reply!
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GYaff with G.O.L.D.R.U.S.H.

G.O.L.D.R.U.S.H. Association, Inc.

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Dive into the vibrant world of Guyanese culture through the age-old tradition of storytelling and "gyaffing." Join us on an enthralling voyage as we uncover the rich tapestry of Guyana's history, evolution, and the diverse experiences of its global community. Led by hosts Sherida and Afia, accompanied by esteemed guests and eager listeners, our podcast guarantees an immersive exploration of the unique joys and challenges of Guyanese life. Prepare for a fusion of entertainment and cultural en ...
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With Go to Hell: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations (National Geographic, 2024) by Erika Engelhaupt, you can go to hell and back with the help of this one-of-a-kind illustrated travel guide to real-life underworld destinations around the globe. Full of intrigue, lore, and plenty of brimstone and fire, each of the 54 destin…
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✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/ The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella and in this podcast we discuss the various outcomes and implications of the 2024 US election contra Trump & Harris. The End Of The American Empire…
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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland. Sleipnir’s Hoofprint: The Mythic Origins of Ásbyrgi According to Icelandic legend, the stunning horseshoe-shaped canyon of Ásbyrgi was formed by …
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Today, there is a giant rift that is tearing the continent of Africa apart. ..and I mean this quite literally because the rift isn’t cultural, economic, or political, it’s geologic. In several million years, Africa will be split into two continents, and while the process will take a long time, you see ample evidence for it right now. Learn more abo…
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The myth of the werewolf, a human who transforms into a wolf, is one of the most enduring and pervasive tales in folklore. Tales of werewolves could be found in many countries for over 2000 years. In the Middle Ages, people suspected of being werewolves were hunted alongside witches and vampires. By the 20th century, the werewolf myth had evolved i…
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From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage. Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. Atlas of F…
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Some of the most frightening and iconic monsters in the history of the horror genre are vampires. Vampires have a history that is both ancient and modern. For thousands of years, various cultures around the world have had stories of vampire-esque beings who would prey on humans. However, in the last two centuries, these stories have coalesced into …
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Mike McCormick was a White House staff stenographer for fifteen years in the George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. He spent many years assigned to Veep Joe Biden and went on many overseas trips with him. His task was to record conversations between Joe Biden and members of the press to ensure accurate reporting, but he was also present …
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In 1816, a group of friends who were writers were stuck indoors in Geneva, Switzerland, and were bored. So, they created a challenge for themselves. They were to each come up with a unique ghost story. After several days of being unable to come up with a story, one of the women in the group was struck with an idea for her ghost tale. Her story beca…
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In this episode, Jason and Herman dive into the recent controversy surrounding WordPress and explore its potential impact on the open source software ecosystem. They discuss the challenges of maintaining and monetizing open source projects, different licensing models, and possible solutions to ensure sustainability. The hosts examine the delicate b…
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One of the primary religious practices of the Ancient Egyptians was preparing physical bodies for the journey to the afterlife. This highly developed process, perfected over centuries, preserved bodies for thousands of years. Many of these bodies, discovered by archeologists and thieves, were taken out of Egypt and put in museums all over the world…
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One of the most popular forms of fiction today involves zombies. There are TV shows, movies, and books that all envision life during a zombie apocalypse. Zombie stories are a relatively new form of fiction. However, zombies didn’t come out of nowhere. They have a basis in legend, religion, and fact….. well, sort of fact. Learn more about zombies, t…
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If you are listening to me speak these words, regardless of where in the world you live, you are part of a global network we call human civilization. You share in the ideas, technology, and goods created worldwide and by people in your community. Most people on the planet are a part of this system. But not everyone. Some people have remained separa…
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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland. Who is Búkolla the Magic Icelandic Cow? Once upon a time, there was an old man and his wife who lived in a small cottage with their son. They wer…
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On August 4, 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts, an incredibly grizzly event took place. Andrew and his wife, Abby Borden, were brutally murdered by repeated strikes with a hatchet to their heads. The primary suspect in the case was their daughter, Lizzie. In the subsequent trial, there wasn’t enough evidence to convict, and ever since, people have…
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Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) grapples with the afterlife of environmental disasters and armed conflict and examines how people attempt to flourish despite and alongside continuing violence. Departing from conventional approaches to the study of disaster and conflict that have dominated academic s…
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What makes a city truly smart? Or just? The answer lies with the people. In this episode, we explore the human-centric side of Smart Cities with our guest Titus Kaloki from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Kenya office. Through their Just Cities Project, Titus is on a mission to make cities both smart and just, leveraging technology to put people at th…
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From the end of the Second World War through 1991, the city of Berlin, the former capital of Germany and its largest city, was split in two. The two Berlins, East and West, were in a geopolitical situation unlike any that the world had seen before or since. This one city split into two, was ground zero for the Cold War. Here, the conflict between E…
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Recorded on 10/11/24 What's Happening with Amazon Beauty? Recom's Chief Growth Officer Dana Upshaw discusses the growth of marketplace models and how brands can perfect their marketplace selling presence. Recom is a marketplace optimization partner with a top 10 Amazon seller rank worldwide. Listen for key insights related to the beauty industry as…
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Ever since the dawn of the space age, there have been some who have dreamed of establishing a human presence on Mars. However, despite being really far away, Mars is not exactly hospitable to humans. Some suggest that the answer might be to completely change Mars's environment, to radically change its atmosphere, and, over time, to turn it into a s…
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In the late 13th century, the Mongol Empire was at the peak of its power. It was at this time that the Mongol Emperor of China, Kublai Khan, set his eyes on the islands of Japan. On two separate occasions, the Mongols assembled the largest amphibious fleet in world history. Both times, they discovered the limits of their military conquests. Learn m…
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Stephanie Baker is a journalist whose been writing between the intersection of business and politics for almost 30 years with Bloomberg. Stephanie's just published her first book and it is just amazing and the consequence of covering these topics for a lifetime. The network, the knowledge, the weird language of sanctions of financial opacity. It’s …
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After the founding of Rome as a city in the 8th century BC, it created a social system based on an elite few and a majority of commoners. This social arrangement wasn’t unique to Rome, and it has appeared in cultures and civilizations around the world. However, Rome was one of the first cultures to experience a conflict between these classes and fo…
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What is the future of the film industry? In Mobile Hollywood Labor and the Geography of Production (U California Press, 2024), Kevin Sanson, Professor of Media Studies and Head of the School of Communication at Queensland University of Technology, examines the way Hollywood film production has become a global industry. The book theorises Hollywood …
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Approximately every eleven years, our sun experiences a cycle in which its magnetic poles flip. During this cycle, solar flares and sunspot activity increase, and then the sun returns to a state of relative calm. These solar cycles have been tracked for over two hundred years and are among the best-recorded aspects of solar astronomy. These extreme…
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One of the most powerful forces in economics and finance is compound interest. Not everyone understands compound interest, even though they may reap its benefits or suffer its consequences. Compounding has the potential to build fortunes and wreck empires. The effects of compounding are also not limited to interest payments. It can apply to a great…
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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland. How Dimmuborgir was Said to be formed? Legend has it that Dimmuborgir, with its eerie rock formations and twisting lava fields, is more than just…
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Every day, billions of people around the world wake up and have breakfast. Breakfast is very different than the other meals you eat in a day. The types of food that people consume for breakfast are usually much more narrow than what they might be for lunch or dinner. Moreover, the way we eat breakfast and what we eat is very different to the types …
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In 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, Italy. Over the next 88 years, he left a legacy of paintings and sculptures unlike any artist before or since. His art shaped the city he came from, the era he lived in, and, eventually, the entire world of Western art. Today, the works he created are some of the most treasured and valuable artw…
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Recorded on 10/11/24 Manufacturing capacity, workforce hiring and retention, and a host of other issues continue to bedevil DoD and U.S. defense manufacturers. Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Jerry McGinn about the health of the U.S. industrial base and his latest analysis of case studies in prior U.S. defense buildups. https://go.td.com/P…
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Christopher Bystroff is a professor of Biology and Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY. He runs a laboratory that studies protein structure and design, working towards targetable fluorescent biosensors and a contraceptive vaccine. Chris teaches courses in protein structure, computational modeling of proteins, computation…
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40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World (Ivy Press, 2024) by Dr. Alistair Bonnett is a meticulously curated selection of 40 maps that spans the ages, from ancient parchment scrolls to cutting-edge digital creations. Each map is a window into a different facet of our world, shedding light on the complex interplay of geography, geopolitics, ar…
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Two of the United States's most distant territories are located in the Western Pacific Ocean: Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Despite being separate political entities today, the two groups of islands have a shared geography, history, and culture. Today, they find themselves on the doorstep of Asia and straddling the worl…
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What is the connection between where people live and how they vote? In The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales (Oxford UP, 2024), Jamie Furlong a Research Fellow at the University of Westminster and Will Jennings Associate Dean Research & Enterprise and Professor at the University of Southampton, analyse the continuities and changes in hist…
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