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American English Podcast

Sonoro | Shana Thompson

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The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever. Want more Hit Parade? Join Slate Plus to unlock monthly early-access episodes. Plus, you’ll get ad ...
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History Snippets

History Snippets

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Aaron reads a snippet from history to his friend Skaj, who has no clue who, what or when Aaron will read about. Each episode features a unique topic, from eccentric explorers to morbid medical practices to chilling war stories, all glazed with comedy.
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No Filler is a music podcast dedicated to sharing the often overlooked hidden gems that fill the space between the singles on our favorite records. In each episode we’ll dive into a little history of the artist and the album of choice, with snippets from interviews & concerts, as well as music from the album itself. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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Stories of an Era Gone By

Dr. Shubho Chatterjee

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The podcast “Stories of an Era Gone By” with Dr. Shubho Chatterjee brings to you stories and snippets from the past. This podcast is about history and historical facts related to people, things and places. Each episode of the podcast will narrate a curious and interesting story of some person, incident or place from an era gone by.
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For over 20 years I've been collecting stories, photographs, interviews, out of print books and researching various aspects of the human history of Algonquin Park in Ontario Canada. In other words, capturing voices from the past. In the fall of 2020, I launched my podcast 'Algonquin Defining Moments' to both complement my published books but also to continue my mission of sharing stories, recollections, traditions, landmarks and other fun Algonquin Park human heritage curiosities. In this wa ...
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Studio Sinister

Farrah Dawn

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”Step into the shadows with Studio Sinister, where the unexplained becomes unnervingly real. We don’t just talk about paranormal phenomena, urban legends, and forgotten horrors – we immerse you in their dark, beating heart. Venture beyond the well-trodden paths of mainstream mystery. Here, we unearth the obscure, the overlooked, and the downright terrifying tales that other podcasts dare not touch. From American tales, European legends to ancient curses lurking in forgotten corners of the wo ...
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Low Profile blends music and oral history interviews with the folks who have given us important music and have somehow evaded the spotlight. Markly Morrison is an audio journalist and independent musician in the exotic city of Olympia, Washington, where the program airs Fridays at 4pm on KAOS 89.3 FM and in podcast form via the Ruinous Media network. Dive deeper into the episodes at http://www.lowprofilepodcast.com
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A passionate history-lover shares stories of Americas’s past and why they make life meaningful. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/FoundingFemale/support
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The story behind Madonna’s most famous songs Each episode focuses on a particular track or era and discusses the creative process and how the song was received. With reference to the videos and live performances, the episode often plays snippets from the song’s multitrack session.
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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The NorfStar Station⭐⭐Hiphop & Motivation⭐⭐

Norfstar Station Hiphop & Motivation

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This Platform shares a variety of urban & pop culture shows and music playlist. Hear real life experiences, and real people from all across the globe sharing information, trails, & tribulations. Come laugh, learn, and support a new movement in independent underground media. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenorfstarstation2/support
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U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch at lead singer Bono’s self-importance. Here’s the thing: U2 want to play to both crowds. They know why the haters can’t stand them. After a decade of earnestness in the ’80s, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen called BS o…
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Today, we’re diving into the topic of swimming. Whether you’re someone who loves the water or maybe you're a bit nervous around it, swimming is a great activity to talk about because it evokes very specific memories. The more memories we can recall, the easier it is to chat! Just thinking about this topic reminds me of so many wonderful times at th…
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Happy Spooktober Spooksters!!! For the month of October we will be joined by some amazing fellow spooky creators! This year we are playing Halloween Trivia! Feel free to play along and let us know your scores on socials. $5 and up Patrons you'll have access to the video version of these episodes! For our final week of trivia, we are joined by Chris…
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Tracklist: The Cure - Alone Catherine Wheel - Receive Adorable - Sunshine Smile Makeup And Vanity Set - 360P Jon & Vangelis - I Hear You Now Staflyer 59 - Second Space Song Alex Albrecht pres. Melquíades - The Blacksmith Air Miami - Bubble Shield The Softies - Hello Rain Seam - Bunch The Sundays - Life Goes On Air Miami - World Cup Fever This show …
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Happy Spooktober Spooksters!!! For the month of October we will be joined by some amazing fellow spooky creators! This year we are playing Halloween Trivia! Feel free to play along and let us know your scores on socials. $5 and up Patrons you'll have access to the video version of these episodes! Today we are joined by Amanda & Trevin of Live, Laug…
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U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch at lead singer Bono’s self-importance. Here’s the thing: U2 want to play to both crowds. They know why the haters can’t stand them. After a decade of earnestness in the ’80s, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen called BS o…
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Hey Spooksters! We are here with an extra episode this week! Today, we review Diddy's indictment paperwork, additional lawsuits, and more. Victim Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our soci…
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This episode narrates the story of Shubhrak, the valiant and loyal horse of Maharaja Karan Singh. According to popular belief, Shubhrak not only saved the life of Karan Singh but also killed Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. Though there are no historical records to support this, documents do mention that Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak died after falling from a horse while …
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Happy Spooktober Spooksters!!! For the month of October we will be joined by some amazing fellow spooky creators! This year we are playing Halloween Trivia! Feel free to play along and let us know your scores on socials. $5 and up Patrons you'll have access to the video version of these episodes! Today we are joined by Sarah Turney. Join our book c…
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The Trail of Tears is one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history, and it's a story that can only be understood by evaluating how the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers evolved over time. What happened? What caused so much tension between the groups? What led to the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans from their ho…
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If there was such a thing as the American ambassador to 60s French Pop it would have to be Elinor Blake, better known as April March. Elinor began her professional career in the world of animation back in the early 80s before she took on the April March rock and roll alter-ego. You’ve probably heard her music over the last few decades classic carto…
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Episode 64: J. R. Booth Part II: Industrialist and Great Canadian This the second of two episodes on the life and times of John Rudolphous Booth. Most of the content comes, with many thanks from Roderick MacKay’s second edition of a Booth biography called J. R. Booth Lumberman, Railway Builder, Industrialist, Great Canadian and Influence on Algonqu…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In today's episode, we'll start by answering the question: Who are Native Americans? Then we're going to dive into the fascinating culture of the Cherokee people, who are one of the largest Native America…
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🎃👻 Spooktober Special from Studio Sinister! 👻🎃 The Collector's Price - Episode 1, The Allure Welcome to the first episode of "The Collector's Price," a special 6-part series brought to you by Studio Sinister for Spooktober! About the Series: "The Collector's Price" is an original scare crafted by your host, Farrah, as a special treat for our loyal …
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Happy Spooktober Spooksters!!! For the month of October we will be joined by some amazing fellow spooky creators! This year we are playing Halloween Trivia! Feel free to play along and let us know your scores on socials. $5 and up Patrons you'll have access to the video version of these episodes! Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Chec…
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Hey Spooksters! This week we are opening the Spookster Club Vault to give you a peak into our 8 part recap series of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. The full series is available on Patreon starting at our $5 tier! Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more https://li…
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A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A confluence of factors—the comeback of dance music, the peak of MTV, the Second British Invasion, and the emergence of metal and hip-hop—made the radio a great place to be. It was a year of fearless genre crossover…cinematic hits…ve…
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We hit pause on the usual No Filler fare and spend some time with our favorite flavor of electronic music: downtempo at it's finest. We listen to Peace Orchestra's debut self-titled record, featuring Austrian producer Peter Kruder's masterfully crafted cinematic, swirling, and evocative beats and melodies. Grab your favorite pair of headphones and …
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If you've ever been so emotional that you cried uncontrollably, Episode 173 is for you! In Part 1 (this episode), you will hear a joke, learn the English expression "to cry one's eyes out," and you'll practice your pronunciation (specifically cases where d+y = j). Stay tuned for next week when we’ll talk about the Cherokees and The Trail of Tears. …
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Hey Spooksters! This week we are bringing you our newest installment into true crime headlines. Intro: 00:00 Headline 1 (Jennifer Paxton) - 03:30 Headline 2 (Melissa Jubane) - 06:54 Headline 3 (Brook Thieman) - 09:54 Headline 4 (Psychic Scam) - 12:01 Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, Patre…
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A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A confluence of factors—the comeback of dance music, the peak of MTV, the Second British Invasion and the emergence of metal and hip-hop—made the radio a great place to be. It was a year of fearless genre crossover…cinematic hits…vet…
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Episode 63: J. R. Booth - An Ottawa Valley Lumber King (PT1) This is the first of two episodes on the life and times of John Rudolphous Booth one of the great Ottawa Valley Lumber Kings in the second half of the 19th C. Much of the content comes, with great thanks and appreciation from Roderick MacKay’s, newly published second edition of a Booth bi…
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Southern cuisine is more than just food—it's a reflection of history, traditions, and the diverse cultural influences. From Native Americans bringing corn to the table, to the fisherman of the Carolinas and Georgia introducing shrimp to grits, there's a story behind all of the classic must-try Southern dishes. Learn vocabulary, hear stories, and le…
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You know the drill by now: 5 tracks each, any genre, any decade! This month's mixtape features a healthy dose of jangle, a grunge idol that's still got it, some Silent Hill vibes for good measure, and much more. Join us for some tunes and camaraderie! Tracklist Jack White - It Must Be Rough On Rats Mark Mulcahy - Taking Baby Steps Luscious Jackson …
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Hey Spooksters! Today is another Papa Joe (aka Homicide Hunters) recap! In this episode we discuss the case of Benny Messina and Robert Costello. Timestamps for this episode: 00:00-03:54 Intro 03:55 Recap starts Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more https://lin…
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Studio Sinister presents:” Silent Screams: Exploring the Horrors of Pennhurst” In this gripping episode of Studio Sinister, host Farrah unveils the chilling history and paranormal mysteries of Pennhurst State School and Hospital. Explore the disturbing treatments, overcrowded conditions, and unethical practices that plagued this institution. Delve …
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Step into the shadows with Studio Sinister, where the unexplained becomes unnervingly real. We don't just talk about paranormal phenomena, urban legends, and forgotten horrors – we immerse you in their dark, beating heart. Venture beyond the well-trodden paths of mainstream mystery. Here, we unearth the obscure, the overlooked, and the downright te…
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Hey Spooksters! Today we are answering your questions submitted in the Facebook group, discussing life updates, and all sorts of spooky fun! Timestamps for this episode: 00:00-01:28 Intro 02:42 Secret Satan Update 08:03 Book Club Update 11:16 Intermission 12:28 Questions Join our book club, Spookster Literary Society! Check out the following link f…
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