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The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
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Is my dentist scamming me? Why do political campaigns cost so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It To Me is the hotline for all your unanswered questions. Sometimes explanations are hard to find, misinformation is rampant, and those internet searches and AI asks can come up empty. Call 1-800-618-8545 with what’s on your mind, and host Jonquilyn Hill will be your friendly guide to the answers you're looking for — and maybe even the ones you don’t expect. New episodes e ...
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The Review Zoo

Rapture Press

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The Review Zoo is pop culture and entertainment with a decidedly heavy comic book slant. Join Sam Harper and Andrew McDonald on this beautiful fandom journey! So no subject too geeky, no content off limits! We read the spoilers for you, read the crap so you don't have to and subject ourselves to the terrible and awesome so that we can share our horror/excitement with you. The Review Zoo podcast is a part of the Rapture Press Network. More excellent podcasts featured at http://rapture.press S ...
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Join host Jack Baker as he explores under-appreciated conservation stories! Featuring interviews with the pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection, the show promises to highlight every story – no matter how small, strange, or unexpected! 🦜 Also, look out for new episodes of ReZOO – The Zoo Review Podcast! Co-hosted by Jodi McFarlane, this series investigates the conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experien ...
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Ghost Casters

GhostCasters Network

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CG and Adam discuss not only all sorts of spooks, spectres and ghosts--but they also talk about the history that may shed light on why a ghost is even still hanging around. After discussing the history and the haunting, they both try to determine if each case is a legitimate paranormal occurrence based on their own unique rating scale of 1-5. Email us at TheGhostCasters@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @theghostcasters
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SA Talk

San Antonio Podcast Network

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SA Talk provides listeners with candid conversations and thought-provoking discussions that are relevant to San Antonio and is hosted by Zachary Espericueta. Guests from around the Alamo City are occasionally invited to share their insight and opinions on the matter being discussed that week. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Mondays.
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You Big Dummy

FCB Radio Network

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Join Khalid Namar as he documents the best of the worst. Stupid criminals, public figures, no one is off limits in the hilarious "You Big Dummy" segment! From The Todd Allyn Show.
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Beards, Ears and Skull is the BES Warhammer: The Old World podcast around. Host Taylor Hoyt is joined by Dan Cole and Tim France as well as many special guests to discuss The Miniatures War Game "Warhammer - The Old War" with a heavy focus on personal play experience, hobbying and is a welcome place for new comers to learn more about the game as a whole.
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On the frontier of charted space, a ragtag crew of spacefarers gets the chance to start over and fix their lives, but only if they accept a dangerous mission that could avert a war—or start one. First published in 1977, Traveller is a science fiction RPG in the vein of The Expanse or Battlestar Galactica. Most who played the original game back in the day remember the robust character creation system where if you push too far and get unlucky with the dice, you can die before you even start pl ...
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WIDK - iDunnoRadio

iDunnoRadio - 109.1 WIDK

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A fully-produced parody of FM "Morning Zoo" radio, blended with a running audio-drama about the station itself and the lives of the hosts. Explicit but wholesome. The best episode to sample is "56: Bread Song of the Summer" and you don't have to listen in order. As a matter of fact, don't even bother with the first 19 episodes. There is a summary of season 1's plot, if you want to catch up on that without slogging through the early stuff. New episodes every Monday at 5am. Part of the Scaveng ...
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Comedy

Indie Drop-In Network

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The funniest skits, parodies, standup, improv, fiction, and talk shows from the best independent comedy podcasters. Every week you get an episode from a different creator. Hit subscribe to find your next binge-worthy podcast.
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America’s first national humanitarian organization is pleased to present its new weekly radio show, “Loving Animals™ with Dr. Robin Ganzert,” part of the Pet Life Radio Network, the number one pet radio network on the planet. Each week, host Robin Ganzert, the President and CEO of American Humane, is joined by top celebrities, pet health and behavior experts, and so many other special guests who share a passion for spreading care, hope and compassion for the world's unique species. Featuring ...
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Listener Sommer calls in to ask why she can buy foods in her grocery store that other countries have banned. Trying to figure out what all the chemicals and dyes in her food might do to her has left her with one question: “Don’t you care about us?” This week on Explain It to Me, host Jonquilyn Hill gets some answers (and a scary story about orange …
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Dr. D visits to talk about Vampire Counts with Dan. We go over a couple very different 2000 point lists, as well as a list written by a competitive player, AntonvonSedgwick from our Discord! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Line Gaming Store: https://bit.ly/3ZZZQvQ Twitch: Twitch.tv/pro…
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When a zoo needs an elephant, or finds itself with three surplus penguins, it doesn’t buy or sell the animals — it asks around. Zachary Crockett rattles the cages. SOURCES: Hollie Colahan, deputy director of the Birmingham Zoo and chair of the AZA's Animal Population Management Committee. Dwight Lawson, executive director and C.E.O. of the Oklahoma…
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It is one of the best days of the year - World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Jack is joined by the Director of the Lemur Conservation Network, Lynne Venart, to discuss all of the most recent progress in Lemur conservation. There are so many incredible, exciting, progressive, and brilliant things going on across Madagascar (and the rest of the world) to …
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Send us a text You've heard of the town thanks to Washington Irving's tale of the Headless Horseman. Of course the Headless Horseman is just a character in a story, but there are reportedly other ghosts in the legendary town! Find out all about them by listening now! Also, in ghost news Adam has a story regarding one of the royals and a haunting fr…
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“We are hitting the PANIC button.” Does that wording sound familiar? You’ve probably seen it on your phone. This week on Explain It to Me, we begin to answer the questions we’ve gotten from you about the election, like why you’re getting so many urgently phrased texts asking for money. We also take a closer look at polling. Host Jonquilyn Hill gets…
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Hey Elector Casuals, and welcome to another episode of Beards, Ears, and Skulls! On today's episode we talk about a game that we JUST PLAYED right before recording, featuring Dan's Beastmen army we asked your help for last episode! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Line Gaming Store: htt…
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Tow-truck drivers: roadside rescuers or car confiscators? Zachary Crockett gets hooked. SOURCES: Bill Giorgis, president of Mike’s Wrecker Service. Max Karimi, co-owner of H&M Roadside. Teresa Murray, director of the Consumer Watchdog Program at U.S. Public Interest Research Group. RESOURCES: "Getting Off the Hook of a Predatory Tow - Part II," by …
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Send us a text Do you like those rugged buildings from the old days of the wild west? How about haunted ones? Well this week we've got an old haunted hotel in Montana! Also, in ghost news we've got a story that might interest you regarding a contest where you can win $100,000! Details on the contest can be found by clicking here. Do you have a haun…
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From the moment Carolina graduated from college and started her first real job, the financial advice came pouring in. It felt like everyone she knew was telling her to save for retirement. So Carolina wants to know: really? Maybe that advice was good for boomers, Gen X and millennials, but the world Carolina would be saving for seems like it’s on t…
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Hey Elector Casuals, and welcome to another episode of Beards, Ears, and Skulls! On today's episode you can help us write a tournament list for Dan by listening in and joining our Discord! Link below! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Line Gaming Store: https://bit.ly/3ZZZQvQ Twitch: Twi…
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Why are these 300-year-old instruments still coveted by violinists today? And how do working musicians get their hands on multimillion-dollar antiques? Zachary Crockett is not fiddling around. SOURCES: Frank Almond, professional violinist. Ziv Arazi, co-owner of Rare Violins of New York. Bruno Price, co-owner of Rare Violins of New York. RESOURCES:…
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Listener Siobhan is very much in love. So in love that she and her boyfriend will probably walk down the aisle soon. But she’s also seen the marriages of older people in her life fall apart. As she considers embarking on this next step in life, she wants to know: Are younger generations less likely to get divorced than their parents? And what’s beh…
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Send us a text Have you seen the new hit Netflix movie The Deliverance? Well, C.G. and Adam have and since they've covered the Ammons Haunting in an earlier episode, they're here to give their opinions on the movie. Check it out today! Are you dealing with a haunting? If so we WANT to hear from you!!! Please email us at theghostcasters@gmail.com Fo…
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Taylor is sick, but he pushed through to deliver the Old World Content you love! Dan joins once again to discuss a myriad of topics this week, including what we'd do with an unlimited Old World budget! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Line Gaming Store: https://bit.ly/3ZZZQvQ Twitch: Tw…
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Hey Elector Casuals, and welcome to another episode of Beards, Ears, and Skulls! On today's episode Dan and Taylor talk about the most recent game they played featuring Slaanesh Daemons vs Wolves of the Sea, and what they learned from that experience! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Li…
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Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down. SOURCES: "Ben," former professional card counter. Bill Zender, co-founder of Bill Zender and Associates casino consulting firm. RESOURCES: "Blackjack Player Sues Ameristar Casino, City of Black Hawk Over Alleged…
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Listener David runs 5K fundraisers for his local zoo. And he wants to know: Is he doing the right thing? Are zoos a bastion for conservation, educating the public about endangered species? Or are they nothing more than a prison for pandas, creating a troubling power dynamic between humans and other living creatures? Host Jonquilyn Hill gets into th…
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Making money in the stock image business requires a sharp eye for trends, a very specific type of model, and a race against A.I. Zachary Crockett takes his shot. SOURCE: Yuri Arcurs, C.E.O. and founder of PeopleImages. RESOURCES: "The Last Stock Photographers Await Their Fate Under Generative A.I.," by Katie Deighton (The Wall Street Journal, 2024)…
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If I had a nickel for every time someone kidnapped a live chimpanzee, I would have 2 nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Like the show? Support us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/gorillaradioshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Much to the chagrin of English teachers everywhere, people use the word “like”…a lot. Listener Allison calls the hotline to ask why we talk the way that we do and if she can change her own speech. Host Jonquilyn Hill gets answers from sociolinguist Valerie Fridland and speech coach Rhonda Khan. Send us your questions! You can call us at 1-800-618-8…
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Hey Elector Casuals, and welcome to another episode of Beards, Ears, and Skulls! On today's episode Dan and Taylor go over their thoughts and ideas while writing their army lists! Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasual Sleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5 Front Line Gaming Store: https://bit.ly/3ZZZQvQ Twitch: Twitch.tv/professionalca…
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How does a fresh tuna get from Japan to Nebraska before it goes bad? And how does its journey show up in the price of your spicy tuna rolls? Zachary Crockett gets schooled. SOURCES: Sasha Issenberg, journalist and author. David Utterback, owner of Yoshitomo and Ota sushi restaurants. Nobu Yamanashi, president of Yama Seafood. RESOURCES: "Wild or Fa…
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Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer, we open up the surprising history of dentistry, ask why it seems so different from internal medicine, and drill down on why dental insurance doesn’t really feel like insurance. Host Jonquilyn Hill talks with journalist Mary Otto and Dr. Lisa Simon, DMD, MD, to …
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