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== Real Life == |
== Real Life == |
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* ''[[99% Invisible]]'': A podcast about design |
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* [[Distorted View]], A very vulgar news show. |
* [[Distorted View]], A very vulgar news show. |
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* [http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/ The History of Rome] podcast took a lighthearted approach to charting the entire history of the [[Roman Empire]], including humorous pop culture references to major inaccuracies in films about Rome. The episodes discussing how [[Gladiator|Maximus]] most certainly did not defeat Commodus and restore democracy to Rome, and the episode where the narrator mixes up the origin stories for Spartacus and [[I Am Spartacus|Kirk Douglas]] are particularly good examples of this. |
* [http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/ The History of Rome] podcast took a lighthearted approach to charting the entire history of the [[Roman Empire]], including humorous pop culture references to major inaccuracies in films about Rome. The episodes discussing how [[Gladiator|Maximus]] most certainly did not defeat Commodus and restore democracy to Rome, and the episode where the narrator mixes up the origin stories for Spartacus and [[I Am Spartacus|Kirk Douglas]] are particularly good examples of this. |
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* ''[[The Joe Rogan Experience]]'' covers politics, interviews with special guests, MMA, etc. |
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* ''[[Lions Led By Donkeys]]'' covers blunders and weird stories from Military history. |
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* ''[[Planet Money]]'' covers economic news and concepts. |
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* ''[[Serial]] is a podcast on failures of the justice system. |
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* [[The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe|The Skeptics Guide to The Universe]] is a podcast for the skeptical community, talking about bogus claims in the news and what's going on inside the skeptical movement. |
* [[The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe|The Skeptics Guide to The Universe]] is a podcast for the skeptical community, talking about bogus claims in the news and what's going on inside the skeptical movement. |
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** In a similar vein is [http://www.skeptoid.com Skeptoid], a podcast focusing on examining urban legends, folktales, unusual history, and pseudoscience from a skeptical point of view all while challenging listeners to improve their critical thinking. It's hosted by Dr. Brian Dunning, and one of its high points is his [[Deadpan Snarker]] take on each topic. If you're a science buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or just want to learn cool stories it's definitely worth a listen. |
** In a similar vein is [http://www.skeptoid.com Skeptoid], a podcast focusing on examining urban legends, folktales, unusual history, and pseudoscience from a skeptical point of view all while challenging listeners to improve their critical thinking. It's hosted by Dr. Brian Dunning, and one of its high points is his [[Deadpan Snarker]] take on each topic. If you're a science buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or just want to learn cool stories it's definitely worth a listen. |
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* ''[[Timesuck]]'' covers a lot of serial killers, and general trivia. |
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* [[Wreckless Media Radio]] is a comedy show based out of Detroit, consisting of conversations about silly situations. It is often described as "like listening to three of your friends just talking to each other after getting very drunk." |
* [[Wreckless Media Radio]] is a comedy show based out of Detroit, consisting of conversations about silly situations. It is often described as "like listening to three of your friends just talking to each other after getting very drunk." |
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** [[Podcast/Got Faded Japan|Got Faded Japan]] is a similar podcast, but with Japanese residents presenting heinous stories from within Japan. Notable for being descended from a 'zine and having more of a focus on counterculture and art than shocking stories. |
** [[Podcast/Got Faded Japan|Got Faded Japan]] is a similar podcast, but with Japanese residents presenting heinous stories from within Japan. Notable for being descended from a 'zine and having more of a focus on counterculture and art than shocking stories. |
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* [[WeatherBrains]] is a weekly netcast about weather, for weather nerds and others who love weather, delivered in a fun and informative way. It features a number of guests that reads like a "Who's Who" of meteorology. |
* [[WeatherBrains]] is a weekly netcast about weather, for weather nerds and others who love weather, delivered in a fun and informative way. It features a number of guests that reads like a "Who's Who" of meteorology. |
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* ''[[Well There’s Your Problem]] covers engineering disasters with a leftist bent. |
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== Tabletop Games == |
== Tabletop Games == |