Redacted Lives is a six-part documentary series from The Journal that tells the real story of mother and baby homes in Ireland; from what happened within; to how the State continues to deny survivors access to information, proper redress and ownership of their true stories. Finally, they get to speak in their own words, in their own voices. New episode every Thursday for six weeks. Presented by Órla Ryan, produced by Nicky Ryan with executive producer Sinéad O’Carroll. Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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Join Matt Bender, a U.S. Combat Veteran, and experience his unfiltered and uncensored conversations with our guests, each maintaining complete anonymity, as they share the most raw and authentic true stories, from secrets to forbidden topics, frightening experiences to interesting occupations. Tune in weekly, as we explore subjects and narratives that often dance along the fringes of society.
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Showcasing technology and stories of how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses operate today and prepare for the future.
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4 best friends, shooting the breeze
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The Lead: Starting Five is a new daily sports show from the creators of the award-winning podcast, The Lead. Every weekday, our team of perennial all-star hosts breaks down five of the biggest sports stories of the day, in 10 minutes. Whether it’s Tom Brady un-retiring (seriously, how did we fall for that), LeBron James hinting at another return to Cleveland, or a minor league mascot getting named ‘Blob’ through a Twitter fan vote, you’ll hear about it on Starting Five. Get the sports news a ...
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A podcast designed to delve deeper into dating, relationship & gender issues for the millennial in the 21st century.
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned b…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this thought-provoking episode, Matt, sits down with a seasoned funeral director to uncover the intriguing and often unsettling truths about the funeral industry. From the morbid realities of body handling to the emotional complexities faced by families, this conversation delves deep into…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this eye-opening episode, Matt sits down with a former volunteer from a nonprofit roadside zoo to uncover the hidden truths and unique challenges faced by such establishments. From the bizarre history of the zoo's location to the gritty realities of animal care on a shoestring budget, thi…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this deeply moving finale to the "Murdering Malachi" series, we catch up one more time with Malachi and explore his raw and poignant reflections as he navigates his harsh cu…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this compelling episode, Matt Bender dives deep into the complexities of life's struggles, using Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" as a len…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this special mini-episode, Matt Bender takes us through a historical lens to draw parallels between the tactics of Lavrentiy Beria under Stalin's regime and the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump in New York. Matt unpacks the chilling quote, "Show me the man, and I'll show…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this gripping episode, "Murdering Malachi: Part 5 – I'm Gonna Scar You for Life," we delve into the raw and harrowing experiences of Malachi's time in jail. Through vivid st…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Have you ever pondered the profound intricacies of consciousness or the spine-tingling possibilities of extraterrestrial life? Today, we're joined by an extraordinary guest whose childhood brush with the unknown has fueled a lifelong quest to bring extraterrestrial awareness into the mainstr…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. Straddling the lines of identity and the struggle to find a place in a world that demands you choose sides, "Murdering Malachi: Episode Four – Between Worlds" is a raw expediti…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this episode, we go to Lehigh Acres, Florida, where the sun shines on the abandoned subdivisions and the echoes of a turbulent past. Our guide, Malachi, a man of resilience …
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In a profound exploration of the human psyche, The Redacted Podcast presents "Murdering Malachi: Episode Two – Misfit Manifesto." Join us as we delve into the complex layers of…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. As daylight fades on the streets of Los Angeles, a story unfolds that pierces the heart of the city's most forgotten corners. Malachi's voice rises from the clamor of Skid Row,…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this bone-chilling episode of The Redacted Podcast, we delve into the shadows where vigilante justice confronts the darkest of human depravities. We sit down with an enigmatic figure whose life, shaped by harrowing experiences in Afghanistan, has taken a turn into the realm of retribution…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In a harrowing episode that reads like a script from a suspense thriller, The Redacted Podcast brings you a tale of survival that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In an exclusive interview, our anonymous guest recounts an ordeal that spirals from a desperate quest for a quick fix int…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In the gripping conclusion of "The Devil Went Down to Missouri," the veil between worlds grows perilously thin in the dead of night. Our saga resumes with a clandestine meeting in the street at 2:37 AM, where revelations about the supernatural forces at play within a seemingly ordinary home …
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! As night falls and shadows creep across the walls of our homes, we are joined by a family who knows all too well the haunting truth that lurks within those shadows. Their tale begins with young Tyler, a child graced with an extraordinary psychic connection, and the spiritual battle that ensu…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Embalmers are no strangers to death, but even a seasoned professional like Richard Hirschman couldn't ignore the unsettling patterns he stumbled upon: abnormal blood clots in the deceased. On our latest episode, Richard, a funeral home director and embalmer, joins us for a candid conversatio…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Could redemption be nestled within the crumpled folds of a broken life? We have been stepping out of the studio these past couple of weeks for a very special project which will be released as a few part series. Therefore, we haven't been scheduling our regular studio interviews. Those will b…
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Uploads will try to be monthly. This is for February... On day that doesn't exist 3/4 of the time... You're welcome.
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Unlock the complexities of mental health as we sit down with a veteran mental health expert, peeling back the layers of mood disorders, personality disorders, and the ethical mazes navigated within maximum-security prisons. Our journey through the psychiatric wards reveals more than just the…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! When life hands you lemons, "the dude" says why not make lemonade and hit the road? Our laid-back guest rides the waves of life with a philosophy that's all about mastering the art of relaxation, and he's here to share how his van became both his home and his vehicle to emotional freedom. We…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! When sex and wealth collide with family secrets, the outcome is often a tale too twisted for fiction—yet here we stand, at the precipice of such a story. Our guest, a man whose identity is shrouded in as much mystery as his narrative, leads us through a labyrinthine journey that begins with …
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An announcement about our show. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…
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Plus: The Panthers bet on a quarterback whisperer to unlock Bryce Young. And GM gets caught up in Lions fever. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Imagine discovering your parents' secret careers in the adult film industry through an unexpected billboard, an experience so unusual it sounds like fiction but is the stark reality for our guest. She divulges the repercussions of her parents' transition from critical care nurses to porn sta…
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Plus: Milwaukee moves into the post-Griffin era. And Jason Kelce recounts a raucous day in Orchard Park. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/li…
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Plus: A new class gets the call to Cooperstown. And South Carolina topples a Blue Blood. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-sta…
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Plus: The Tar Heels get another big night from a star senior. And a murky future looms over Allen and the Bills. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wonder…
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Plus: The Clippers keep the good times rolling. And Caitlin Clark gets upended in Columbus. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-…
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Plus: Mike McCarthy claims Dallas is a championship team — just without the actual championships. And more upsets in college hoops. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial…
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Professional Cuddling: Navigating Human Touch and Connection in the Age of Swipe-Right Loneliness
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Remember the soothing power of a warm hug? Our latest guest does, and they've turned that comforting embrace into a professional calling. As a cuddle buddy, this anonymous companion offers a unique, platonic form of solace that tugs at the heartstrings, tapping into the profound human need f…
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Plus: Baker Mayfield claps back at CJ Gardner-Johnson. And Rory McIlroy dreams about a global future for golf. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.…
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Plus: An end of an era for the Eagles. And a USWNT gets her bag. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now. See Pri…
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Plus: A pivotal draft decision for the Chicago Bears. And another shakeup at the top of the women's college hoops rankings. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visi…
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Plus: Connor McDavid and the Oilers are looking dangerous after a brutal start to the year. And LSU blows away another SEC foe. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by …
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Plus: A showdown between the NBA’s two best teams. And chaos reigns supreme at the top of men’s college hoops. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.…
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Plus: Draymond Green says the antics (but only the antics) are behind him. And the Cubs finally land a free agent. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wond…
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Plus: The Commanders make an out of the box front office hire. And the Canucks play some winning numbers. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/l…
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Plus: An underwhelming showing from Phoenix’s big three. And Virginia Tech’s historic win over an ACC foe. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/…
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Plus: CeeDee Lamb makes his case to be the highest paid wideout in the league. And the defending NWSL champs make another splash in free agency. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start yo…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Every journey has its shadows and its beams of light; few are as starkly contrasted as the one you're about to hear from a former exotic dancer. Her story takes us from the distressing clutches of domestic violence to the shimmering stages of Atlanta's strip clubs, revealing a world that's a…
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Plus: An NBA rivalry dividing Middle America. And a four time world series champ is set for his debut... at the New York Philharmonic? Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free tr…
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Plus: Jonathan Gannon says Kyler Murray is the one. And a tennis great returns to the hard courts after a lengthy injury absence. Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial b…
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Have you ever found yourself surrounded by old flames and former friends, all while trying to keep your composure? Picture Nathan, our central figure, who steps into the emotional minefield of a wedding where the past lingers heavily in the air. Our narrative today takes us deep into Nathan'…
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Plus: The NFC's dark horse contender closes in on a playoff spot. And thefreshman sensation leading USC back to the top of women's college hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Have you ever wondered how societal pressures and upbringing could shape a person’s mental health and self-perception? In our latest episode, we sit with an incredibly brave woman who shares her life-long struggle with anorexia, starting from her childhood. Born and raised in a secluded and …
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Plus: A beastly performance from Joel Embiid against the best defensive team in the NBA. And the AFC South race rapidly becomes a battle of the backups. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Plus: Unlike Ja, Aaron Rodgers says there'll be no comeback this year. And FSU hints that they may not come back to the ACC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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