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An Irish podcast featuring conversations with some of the great thinkers and creatives of our time. Produced by Colette Colfer and Terry Hackett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1840s, the Fox Sisters—and the legions of mediums they inspired—ignited the Spiritualist movement that swept through Victorian parlors and presidential campaigns alike. Contacting the dead wasn't merely a parlor trick: It was a political statement, a declaration of self that still echoes. Séances attracted suffragists and scientists, skeptics and charlatans, giving women a voice in a society that often refused to hear them. But as Spiritualism surged, it also blurred the lines between faith, fraud, feminism, and financial opportunity.

Mark and Ellie are cycling around the world. Join their adventure as they share weekly diary updates from the road. Bears, typhoons, camels drinking each other's wee, and lots of crisps; this podcast is much more than a cycling diary. The ups are hilly, the lows are swampy, but for every puncture there's a patch.

The unique object or experience has always had powerful appeal, and, as we learn to consume better, commissioning all kinds of things has become more accessible. Yet the process of commissioning is shrouded in mystery. Most makers agree they’re only as good as the brief, but what makes a good brief? The Be-Spoke podcast reveals the relationships behind the commissioning process through the stories of designers, makers, clients, curators and brokers. It delves into why people commission certain objects and experiences, how they engage with makers, and what to expect along this potentially ...

Murder She Spoke is a weekly true crime victim-focused podcast covering Scottish cases.Hosted by Emma and Joannagh who hail from Scotland, each week we discuss a new case with empathy and sensitivity. We strive to shine a light on unsolved cases, in the hope that keeping these victims at the forefront of people's minds may contribute to a conclusion for victim's families. We give true crime recommendations at the beginning of each episode and discuss cases afterwards, focusing on the psychology of the perpetrator(s).Each episode is ended on a light-hearted note with a crime related tidbit or ...

Join co-hosts and survivors Maggie Lupin, Jessica Mendez & Gillian Sisley as they tackle everyday, women-related topics in round table style discussions. Prepare for powerful (but casual) conversations about feminism, mental health, navigating life online and the like, always delivered with a pinch of humor to lighten every chat. This podcast is a Fearless She Wrote production, and is best paired with your favorite glass of wine, mug of coffee, or proper cup of tea.

This podcast is part random thoughts, part personal journal, part childhood stories, part sitting down and picking the brains of fascinating people from all walks of life.

Women and Men discuss divisive topics with the intention of hearing and understanding each other.

"A Voiceless Man Whose Spirit Spoke Volumes" is from the July 29, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by N.R. Kleinfield and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

In 1996, Sue Knight was found dead in her Athens, TX, home. Her will named a loose acquaintance as the executor of her estate, but after an alleged phone call from the CIA and a dire warning from the local sheriff, the executor stopped asking questions. More than 25 years later, Sue’s memory haunts the town of Athens and the people who knew her. Who was Sue, really? Why did this English expat settle in small-town Texas? And could she still be alive?Under Cover of Knight is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Spoke Media and Castleview Productions. Listen and follow on Apple ...

Travel from deserts to mountains and embark on a healing journey of self-discovery. Join podcast producer turned thru-hiker, Cody Hofmockel, as he walks 2,653 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Experience the before, during, and after of the 5 months Cody spent in the wilderness and hear compelling interviews with fellow thru-hikers and immersive, rich soundscapes along waterfalls and deep woods - all of which are tied together by Cody’s “personal audio journals.” Follow and be transformed by this heartfelt story and journey along from the comfort of your ...

In the oversaturated world of podcasts, Radio Broadcast dropout Xpress aka DJXP, tries to find his footing in the sea of information of long form content, often bringinghis creative friends and family along the way for the lighthearted, heavy and sometimes informative content....You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.

"Afghan Teenager Spoke of Friend's Death before Ax Attack in Germany" is from the July 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Melissa Eddy and narrated by Caroline Miller.