最佳Check This Out播客 (2025)

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'The Outlaw Ocean' 23:51

11d ago23:51

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Quigley and Katey do NOT recommend traveling 12 miles from land into international waters...you might end up on this podcast! The duo listens to “The Outlaw Ocean”, an investigative series of crimes that occur in the most unexplored area of earth – the deep sea. If you enjoy pirate tales and tracking down the bad guys, check out this podcast!…

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EP162 - Let’s Be Creative with A.I. 57:10

13d ago57:10

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 162 for February 18th, 2025 Titled - Let’s Be Creative with A.I. Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep162 This episode discusses getting back into podcasting for 2025. It also covers the history of A.I. tools and a new A.I. tool called Whisk. The episode also touches on other A.I. tools, a recipe cr…

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'The Telepathy Tapes' 17:58

25d ago17:58

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Katey uses telepathy to read Quigley’s mind…and he’s saying…he has lots of thoughts about today’s podcast episode. We listened to “The Telepathy Tapes”, taking listeners on a journey with non-speaking autistic individuals experiencing what the podcast host claims is telepathy. Or is it? If you’re interested in the debates on pseudoscience, have a l…

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Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness' 3:10

1M ago3:10

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On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She never returned home. A week later, her body was found floating in a canal. Decades would pass before the priest who murdered Irene was brought to justice in a historic case for the church and the Rio Grande Valley. In Season five…

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XXXIV - The Owl House (TV Series) 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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Enemy Of The Show Julia, of the Zodiac System warns you to read, or the owl will eat you, and Intrepid Host L somehow missed the earth-shattering kaboom. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at [email protected], or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, …

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Ep. 130 NHPR Alison Espach: THE WEDDING PEOPLE 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn, the only guest who isn’t there for the big event. A novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.由Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 129 NHPR Yael Van der Wouden: THE SAFEKEEP 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this is a story of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961. An exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past.由Rachel Barenbaum

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XXXIII - Arcane (TV Series) 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

Enemy Of The Show Shani has opinions on the "big sister" dynamic, and Intrepid Host L’s podium is free of spaghetti, clean as a whistle. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at [email protected], or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, is performed by T…

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EP161 - The Holiday Special 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 161 for December 19th, 2024 Titled - The Holiday Special Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep161notes In this episode of Check This Out, we’re joined by some of our favorite friends—Jen Giffen, Tom Covington, and Brent Warner—for a special holiday celebration! Together, we’ll share some great thing…

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Ep. 128 NHPR NH Librarians Recommend Their Favorite Books of 2024 50:10

3M ago50:10

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A special Check This Out episode featuring three librarians from around the state chatting about their favorite books of the year and offering suggestions for this holiday reading season. We also discuss how librarians feel about audiobooks — does it count as reading? Plus, the explosion of "Young Adult" titles and whether the name should be change…

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Ep. 127 NHPR Cherry Lou Sy: LOVE CAN'T FEED YOU 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

A beautiful, tender, yet searing debut novel about intergenerational fractures and coming of age, following a young woman who immigrates to the United States from the Philippines and finds herself adrift between familial expectations and her own desires.由Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 126 NHPR Ferdia Lennon: GLORIOUS EXPLOITS 49:43

3M ago49:43

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An unlikely production of Euripides in a prison quarry, set in ancient Greece with a contemporary Irish accent. As funny as it is moving, the novel is an ode to the power of art in a time of war and brotherhood in a time of enmity.由Rachel Barenbaum

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EP160 - S.D.H.S.F.R. 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024 Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R. Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160 Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. We'll also discuss …

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Ep. 125 NHPR Elizabeth Gonzalez James: THE BULLET SWALLOWER 48:54

3M ago48:54

48:54

Based on (mostly) true events, "The Bullet Swallower" is a magical realism western about violence and revenge, a story that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors, and whether it is possible to be better than our forebears.由Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 124 NHPR Sarah Brooks: THE CAUTIOUS TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO THE WASTELANDS 49:37

4M ago49:37

49:37

In this historical fantasy novel, a group of passengers set out on the Trans-Siberian Express train, in a journey across a magical landscape known as “the Wastelands.” Can they trust each other even as the rules seem to be changing?由Rachel Barenbaum

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'Strangers on a Bench' 17:35

4M ago17:35

17:35

Katey and Quigley listen to “Strangers on a Bench,” a look into the inner lives of everyday people sitting on park benches. Other topics include Tom Odell, the importance of telling stories and not being completely sure what day (or week) it is.

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Ep 123 NHPR Essie Chambers: SWIFT RIVER 48:06

4M ago48:06

48:06

The third season of in-depth author interviews continues with Essie Chambers, author of "Swift River." Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2024 First Novel Prize, there’s a lot to unpack in this novel. Sixteen year old Diamond is the only Black person in the town of Swift River, stuck in a town she hates it as much as it hates her. Her mother is …

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Ep. 122 NHPR Morgan Talty: FIRE EXIT 49:33

4M ago49:33

49:33

Set around Maine’s Penobscot Reservation, a novel about one man’s family, divided, like the river that separates him from his childhood home. The novel is about belonging, the shifting nature of memory - and bloodlines. Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction 2024 First Novel Prize.由Rachel Barenbaum

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'Search Engine' 24:47

4M ago24:47

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Today's podcast answers all of the questions that keep you up at night, even Katey’s medicated dog. PJ Vogt of Search Engine invites a guest to discuss the hard-hitting question, how sad are monkeys at the zoo? Discussions of a suicidal elephant and anxious dogs occur, and Katey and Quigley let you know how you can entertain monkeys at the zoo. If …

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Ep. 121 NHPR Marjan Kamali: THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN 50:11

4M ago50:11

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A heartfelt epic about friendship, betrayal, and redemption during three transformative decades in Iran.由Rachel Barenbaum

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'Bananas' 20:04

5M ago20:04

20:04

A podcast ranking system might be in the works after listening to today's episode, “Bananas”! This episode, Katey and Quigley unpack the ethics behind plants with feelings and animals that breathe through their butts. Plus, an Ig Nobel Prize might just be in the works. If you enjoy fun, intriguing news stories, check this one out!…

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'Ridiculous History' 21:55

5M ago21:55

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LBJ’s…indiscretions…are detailed in this episode of “Ridiculous History”. Join Katey and Quigley as they dissect and defend Johnson’s legacy, even the potty talk. If you love historical fun facts and calling your friends, this one's for you!

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'Binchtopia' 28:22

6M ago28:22

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Should men have to do a background check to start a podcast? Katey and Quigley ponder this as they dive into the manosphere: the world of men’s podcasts. This episode takes a funny but intelligent look into popular podcasts catered to young men – or maybe Katey? Tune in to listen to the great Fairness Doctrine debate!…

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'Ringer Food' 24:59

6M ago24:59

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Are you hungry? You are going to be after this week’s review of “Ringer Food”. This episode has Katey and Quigley listening to food news and sharing their own personal stories. Hear about blue Powerade milkshakes, Katey and Quigley’s favorite barbecue sauces and Quigley’s time in a rap band. So listen to your stomach grumble, and learn if you shoul…

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'Ologies with Alie Ward' 29:01

6M ago29:01

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Is Katey’s dog a capybara? Probably, if the snoring clip featured in the cold open is any indication. This episode, Katey and Quigley learn about hydrochoerology, which is apparently the study of capybaras. If you, too, enjoy learning a lot about various -ologies, tune into this episode to see if you should check out this podcast.…

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'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter' 35:18

7M ago35:18

35:18

What would you do if you inherited loads of money? If you would smuggle a yeti finger out of a monastery in a film canister in the actor Jimmy Stewart’s suitcase, then “Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter” might be the podcast for you. This week’s episode has Katey and Quigley listening to an audio drama following an eccentric rich explorer on a journey to f…

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'Stuff You Should Know' 34:27

7M ago34:27

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Get out of your Wikipedia rabbit hole and check out this episode, in which Katey and Quigley listen to “Stuff You Should Know” (or, as Katey puts it, Stuff You *Could* Know). They learn about the history of Wikipedia and share memories of using the Encyclopedia Britannica, which makes them feel very, very old.…

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'I've Had It' 48:35

8M ago48:35

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To celebrate 23 years of mutual spite, Quigley brings in special guest Emily Quigley this week in honor of their wedding anniversary. Katey, Quigley and Emily listen to “I’ve Had It”, a podcast celebrating petty grievances, and share if they’ve “had it or hit it” with marriage, the Oxford comma and hot rodent men. So if you like to complain, you sh…

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Ep 120 NHPR Kailane Bradley: MINISTRY OF TIME 49:35

8M ago49:35

49:35

Kaliane Bradley's debut is a time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy and a testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.由Rachel Barenbaum

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'Lore' 33:13

8M ago33:13

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Is Katey a witch? Quigley begins to think so as they listen to “Lore” this week. This episode recounts stories of witches that has Katey and Quigley discussing the historical events they were obsessed with as kids and Quigley’s dislike of the host’s voice. So if you are into folklore and mythology, or if you are secretly a witch, you should check o…

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Ep 119 NHPR Andrew Boryga: VICTIM 49:35

8M ago49:35

49:35

In Andrew Boryga's debut "Victim," the protagonist is a hustler from a family of hustlers. He learns to talk about his background in just the right way to open doors to an elite college and writing gigs. The novel asks: What does real diversity look like?由Rachel Barenbaum

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XXXII - Game Changer (Web Series) 1:16:04

9M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Nemesis Of The Show Sean has been here the whole time, and Intrepid Host L is just a leetle blue tiefling, that's all. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at [email protected], or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, is performed by The Wiyos, and feat…

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Ep 118 NHPR Zibby Owens: BLANK 49:32

9M ago49:32

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“Blank” by Zibby Owens follows the story of Pippa Jones, a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. Her solution to writer's block is an idea her 12-year old son came up with as a joke.由Rachel Barenbaum

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XXXI - Critical Role (Web Series) 1:37:34

9M ago1:37:34

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Conquering Enemy Sean takes his turn to roll as host, and Defeated Hero L is haunted by ghosts of Henson past. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at [email protected], or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, is performed by The Wiyos, and features Mic…

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'Matter of Opinion' 48:36

9M ago48:36

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In honor of Check Out this Podcast’s producer and editor Mackenzie Matwick’s final recording, Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie listen into Mackenzie’s favorite podcast by the New York Times Opinion Desk. This episode of “Matter of Opinion” dives into whether smartphones are really to be blamed children’s mental health. Learn Katey, Quigley and Mackenzi…

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Ep 117 NHPR Jennifer Croft: THE EXTINCTION OF IRENA REY 49:56

9M ago49:56

49:56

"The Extinction of Irena Rey" is the new novel by famed translator Jennifer Croft. Eight translators arrive at a house in a primeval Polish forest on the border of Belarus. It belongs to the world-renowned author Irena Rey, and they are there to translate her magnum opus, Gray Eminence. But within days of their arrival, Irena disappears without a t…

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Ep 116 NHPR Inci Atrek: HOLIDAY COUNTRY 50:13

9M ago50:13

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Inci Atrek brings readers a seductive and lyrical debut novel. “Holiday Country" follows a young woman’s dangerous summer romance during an idyllic vacation on the Aegean coast.由Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 115 NHPR Aube Rey Lescure: RIVER EAST RIVER WEST 55:00

9M ago55:00

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Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, Aube Rey Lescure’s “River East, River West” is part coming-of-age tale and part family and social drama. It follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world.由Rachel Barenbaum

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'New Heights' 34:59

9M ago34:59

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Believe it or not, Katey actually started listening to the Kelce brothers’ podcast *before* Travis Kelce started dating Taylor Swift. In this episode, she and Quigley listen to “football’s funniest family duo” (self-proclaimed) – Travis and Jason Kelce, who host “New Heights,” an immensely popular and beloved podcast. In this episode of “New Height…

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Ep. 114 NHPR Leo Vardiashvili: HARD BY A GREAT FOREST 55:15

10M ago55:15

55:15

Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Leo Vardiashvili’s about his debut novel“Hard By a Great Forest” – a story about a man who fled the Republic of Georgia in the midst of war. It’s a unique tale about the traumas of war and the lasting effects of those families driven not just to survive, but to remember, love and live.…

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'All There Is' 29:04

10M ago29:04

29:04

Katey and Quigley are listening to Anderson Cooper’s podcast, “All There Is” this week. This podcast, and episode, is filled with touching stories about grief, loss and what we can learn from that. Katey and Quigley share their own personal stories with loss and talk about what they took from the podcast that everyone should think about, so give it…

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Ep. 113 NHPR Maura Cheeks: ACTS OF FORGIVENESS 47:49

10M ago47:49

47:49

Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Maura Cheeks who talks about her new novel Acts of Forgiveness. Set in a speculative America, readers navigate a world where the government has approved reparation payments for black Americans – but only if they can prove they are descended from slaves.由Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep159 - Some New Things From Some Old Guys 48:22

10M ago48:22

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024 Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future conferences, a PBL podcast, and much, much more… Ite…

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'American Hysteria' 24:51

10M ago24:51

24:51

Sea monkeys may have been all the rage in the 70s and 80s, but today we are revisiting them and their creator. This week Katey and Quigley are listening to the podcast “American Hysteria.” They recount their own memories with the tiny, loveable brine shrimp and discuss the podcast as a whole so go give it a listen and check out this podcast!…

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'Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet' 25:12

11M ago25:12

25:12

Have you ever succumbed and written a Yelp review? Or maybe are you a regular writer? This week Katey and Quigley are listening to “Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet” where hosts Xandy and Christine Schiefer read off the best reviews they can find. This episode featured reviews on fad water bottles, so settle in and check out this podcast!…

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'The Rest is History' 27:51

11M ago27:51

27:51

Did someone say chocolate? No, this is not a chocolate themed episode, but this week Katey and Quigley are listening to “The Rest Is History.” The hosts of this podcast, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland(no, not that one), take listeners through the history of chocolate. Whether you are more of a savory or sweet person it does not matter, but give …

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