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Paralysis. Stuttering. The shakes. Inability to stand or walk. Temporary blindness or deafness. When strange symptoms like these began appearing in men at casualty clearing stations in 1915, a debate began in army and medical circles as to what it was, what had caused it and what could be done to cure it. But the numbers were never large. Then, in July 1916, with the start of the Somme battle, the incidence of shell shock rocketed.

We go behind the decks — and behind the egos — of creative teams shaping modern culture. Hosted by Christ Burstein (aka Los Cabra) from Berlin, the series dives into what really happens when art, chaos, and leadership collide: the tension between vision and burnout, creativity and structure, friendship and responsibility. From underground festivals to creative agencies, Christ talks with founders, artists, and producers about how they keep their crews together when pressure peaks — and what breaks them when they don’t. No PR polish. Just the raw process behind collective creation.

Simple, relaxed politics with no bias, no jargon and absolutely no aggression. It sounds impossible, it’s not. Every week, Julia Belle translates British politics by simplifying the week's news, explaining relevant topics and answering your questions. Julia is on a mission to empower and educate you! For breaking news updates and to send in questions, head to @juliabelle_x on Instagram.

This podcast has a center point of commercial diving and underwater welding and is surrounded by fishing, surfing, ocean conservation, free diving, the maritime industry and much more. Blake Riddle is that host and he's a commercial diver and captain within the maritime industry. The co host is Dylan Harrell he is also a commercial diver and a former commercial fisherman. This podcast is full of information and crazy stories. Enjoy the show!

What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office? In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force. Each episode unpacks each chapter from the book and features guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Schur, and, of course, Robert Caro. Together, they explore how one unelected man used ambition and bureaucracy to bend an entire metropolis to his will.

Crime Archive is a true crime documentary-style podcast that delves deep into the most compelling, chilling, and often overlooked cases from around the world. Each episode unpacks the story with meticulous research, examining every detail - from the victim’s life and the investigation, to the legal aftermath and lingering questions. Whether it's a cold case, a solved mystery, or a complex criminal conspiracy, Crime Archive brings the facts to light with clarity, respect, and depth.This podcast is designed for true crime listeners who crave thorough storytelling, intelligent analysis, and ...