Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Stitcher Studios

Follow Up: #FREEDBRITNEY

Britney Spears is free! Fresh from the courthouse, Tess and Babs are joined by their Toxic production team to discuss a day nearly 14 years in the making: the end of Britney’s conservatorship.


The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

GALS Gone Wild

On our second day with Sporkful senior producer Andres O’Hara, we see what happens when invasive creatures that have made their way to the US refuse to leave… even when they’re slow and slimy. MORE: If you like these episodes, and are looking for more surprising and fascinating food stories, check out The Sporkful, which just released a new series called Deep Dish, which looks at the surprising history of dishes like bagels, tacos al pastor, and tamales.


Sudhir Breaks the Internet

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

5. Can Outside Pressure Change Silicon Valley?

How has activism evolved in our digital society? In this episode, Sudhir talks to Jade Magnus Ogunnaike about the intersection of big tech and civil rights. She is a senior campaign director for Color of Change. It’s a racial justice organization that blends traditional organizing efforts with an updated playbook for how to make change.


Periodic Talks

Gillian Jacobs & Diona Reasonover

Exploring The Universe With Invisible Light (w/ Nicole Gugliucci)


Radio waves aren’t sound. They’re electromagnetic radiation and essentially a type of invisible light. Radio astronomer Nicole Gugliucci joins us to explain how it's used to observe the formation of galaxies, black holes and other objects in outer space. Then, Gillian and Diona go on a field trip to see a meteor shower! It’s pretty much a disaster, but kind of hilarious and most definitely a blast. Stick around until the very end for an important announcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


Under Construction with Tamar Braxton

Tamar Braxton

Coparenting Toolkit w/ Angel N. Livas

Coparenting isn't easy...but it's definitely necessary when you want to provide your child(ren) the best parts of their mom and dad. Tamar speaks with best-selling author and TEDx Speaker Angel N. Livas about parenting as a single mother and business owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo vs. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Remember the backlash around Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo? Why does the reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce feel different? Chelsea and producer Corinne Wallace examine media coverage and public perception to uncover exactly why these celebrity romances were treated so differently and what has changed in culture in the past 14 years.

Show Notes:

News report about Tony Romo & Jessica Simpson's relationship 

Sportscasters talking about Jessica Simpson 

Kelly Clarkson talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s coverage 

Will Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Barbie change everything?? 


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People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

127. Rajiv Shah Never Wastes a Crisis

After Haiti’s devastating earthquake, Rajiv Shah headed the largest humanitarian effort in U.S. history. As chief economist of the Gates Foundation he tried to immunize almost a billion children. He tells Steve why it’s important to take big gambles, follow the data, and own up to your mistakes.SOURCE:Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation. RESOURCES:Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens, by Rajiv Shah (2023)."The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers," by Catherine Porter, Constant Méheut, Matt Apuzzo, and Selam Gebrekidan (The New York Times, 2022)."Testing Is Our Way Out," by Paul Romer and Rajiv Shah (The Wall Street Journal, 2020)."How to Get Millions of People to Take Coronavirus Tests and Stay Home if They're Positive," by Steven Levitt, Paul Romer, and Jeff Severts (USA Today, 2020)."Haiti In Ruins: A Look Back At The 2010 Earthquake," by The Picture S


All-American: Venus & Serena

Stitcher Studios

Venus & Serena | E10 Opening the Door

Women’s tennis is more competitive, there’s more money to make, and there are more Black women and other players of color in the sport than ever before — all thanks to Venus and Serena. Cecil explores the mark the Williams sisters have left on tennis. Plus, Serena’s big announcement, and the sister act returns to the 2022 U.S. Open.


The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

Defector Media

My University of Austin Class on Bloodletting

Drew has activated vacation mode so it is a no-guest streak on The Distraction. They start with ski talk and injury talk, and I promise these are unrelated stories. But Nike and Fanatics doing such a terrible job with baseball jerseys leads to a discussion the flattening, joylessless, and enshittification of so much of modern products. Then they give advice to 7th graders about how to make good podcasts and dive into the Funbag, with real questions from real listeners. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutWhat Happened to Baseball Jerseys?The tweet about the Vegas NBA teamHow Bob Moore, of Bob’s Red Mill, Got Grocery-Store FamousIt’s Not Just Wages. Retailers Are Mistreating Workers in a More Insidious WayDrew talking about sports gambling in the FunbagGoogle Image: "Breakfast Pizza"Sponsors- Factor, where code distraction5


Unfinished

Stitcher Studios

Introducing: Sounds Gay

Stitcher Studios brings you a new documentary series, Sounds Gay! We call it a "mixtape" because every episode is its own self-contained story, but with a unifying theme: exploring the intersection of music and queerness. Check out this first episode featuring the amazing story of CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) as told from queer perspectives - and if you like it, go find the rest of the show by searching for "Sounds Gay" on your favorite pod delivery service.


Imani State of Mind

Imani State of Mind

The Loneliness Epidemic: How To Overcome Isolation and Regain Meaningful Connection

“Allll byyyy myyyy seh-eh-elf… don’t want to be!” - Maxine ShawFACT: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, half of U.S. adults reported experiencing loneliness. Social connections, ranging from friendships to brief encounters with strangers, are beneficial to us all. These relationships are crucial for leading a fulfilled life. In today's episode, Dr. Imani and MegScoop tackle this issue head-on, exploring how to overcome isolation and rebuild meaningful connections. Plus, they discuss the pop culture diagnosis for the cast of the Netflix documentary, ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.’--We love reading your letters and having YOU be a part of the show. If you'd like to submit a listener letter, please visit imanistateofmind.com or email us at hello@imanistateofmind.com.


Literally! With Rob Lowe

Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe

Jon Cryer: No Coke for Duckie

Jon and Rob have been in the same circles for decades, but now they are finally getting some quality time together! Jon Cryer joins Rob Lowe to discuss the Brat Pack days, auditioning for "St. Elmo's Fire," the surprising connection between Jon’s mom and Rob’s mom, working with Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men,"  and Jon’s new sitcom, "Extended Family." Plus, a fan asks Rob to decide: if he could only listen to one album for the rest of his life, what album would it be?Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!


No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

187. Is Fear Running Your Life?

How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done? SOURCES:Albert Bandura, professor of psychology at Stanford University.Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine.Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University.Christopher Peterson, professor of psychology and organizational studies at the University of Michigan.Stanley Rachman, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic alpine skier.Lindsey Vonn, Olympic alpine skier.Shaun White, Olympic snowboarder.Joseph Wolpe, 20th-century South African psychiatrist. RESOURCES:The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, by Lisa Damour (20


MARVELS

MARVELS

Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye Sneak Peek!

Marvel's Wastelanders: Hawkeye is the second installment in the Marvel's Wastelanders audio epic. Forty years ago, the villains of the world rose up and killed all the heroes. Well, all the heroes that mattered. The sole survivor of the Avengers, Hawkeye (Stephen Lang) is now a sideshow freak, re-living the worst day of his life for paying audiences. He's surly, broken, and losing his sight, but there's still that fire in him to be a hero, to avenge his friends. And he's ready to do what needs to be done: killing every last person responsible for the deaths of those he loved the most. Marvel's Wastelanders: Hawkeye is the second installment in the Marvel's Wastelanders audio epic. Written by J. Holtham (Supergirl, Jessica Jones), directed by Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown), with sound design by One Thousand Birds and an original score by James Harrison Monaco and Jerome Ellis. Learn more at marvel.com/w


Verified

Scripps

Verified Update: The Letter Bombs

The Verified team follows up on what the Russian Imperial Movement has been up to and unpacks a recent terror campaign in Europe. A year into the war in Ukraine, white supremacists linked are targeting allies and supporters of Ukraine across Europe. In this extended update Mark Greenblatt and the Verified team collaborated with the investigative radio show Reveal.
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Lost at the Smithsonian with Aasif Mandvi

Stitcher, Aasif Mandvi

The Original Muppets

Jim Henson created hundreds of Muppets. Many of them are well known, but there are a whole bunch of Muppets from the early days that most people haven't even heard of. The Smithsonian has more than 30 of those original, obscure Muppets including the original lizard-like Kermit who was made from an old green coat Henson's mother threw out.


We Love You (And So Can You)

Stitcher & Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer

Introducing Movie Therapy

Beloved listeners! We Love You may be coming to an end, but rest assured: We are not leaving you high and dry! Kristen hosts another advice show we think you'll enjoy. It's called Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen. In each episode, Rafer and Kristen offer questionable advice and solid movie (and TV) recommendations for whatever ails you. We're putting this episode of the show in the WLY feed today. If you like it, please subscribe to it on your podcast app! You can learn more at raferandkristen.com


Mob Queens

Jessica Bendinger & Michael Seligman

Witness Docs Presents: The Atlas Obscura Podcast


Atlas Obscura's mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share. Atlas Obscura co-founder and host Dylan Thuras is here to guide you on an audio journey to discover new and hidden places; perhaps on the other side of the world, or perhaps in your own backyard. Once there, you’ll hear stories and history from the incredible people who make these places special.
Visit ​atlasobscura.com/podcast​ or follow the show in your favorite podcast app! New episodes are available every day, Monday through Thursday.
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The Secret Lives of Black Women

The Secret Lives of Black Women and Stitcher

36. We Interview: Each other!

In this very special season finale episode we’ve got some personal news for you all that we’ve been getting ready to share for some time. Let’s get into it.


Science Rules! with Bill Nye

Stitcher & Bill Nye

Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself!Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent!Listen to SOUND DETECTIVES on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wh


Purple Panties

Zane & Stitcher

Beautiful Liars

In the season finale, Loren comes to terms with where her relationship with Kay is headed, but does it mean it's the end? Stephanie and Maddox become each other's confidant as they figure out what type of love life they really want and deserve. PURPLE PANTIES: Created by Zane. Directed by: Jeanine Daniels and Produced by T.Square. Executive Producers are: Benoni Tagoe, Jenny Radelt and Chris Bannon. Sound Design by Charles Stella. Cast Includes: SIYA (Maddox), Teria Birlon (Loren), Melissa L. Williams (Stephanie), Shvona L. Chung (Kay), Lynn Wactor (Dee), Cameron J. Bedford (J.D.), Catero Colbert (Client), Yutopia Essex (Eboni), Apryl Jones (Tonya), Teddy Lane Jr. (Marty), Elimu Nelson (Joshua) and Kaylah Pantaleon (P.A.) This episode features music by: Nakala “Sumthin” produced by Brad Baker, Nakala "Say You Love Me" produced by Brad Baker, S.Dot Noel "Gravity" and Shi Wisdom "Monster."This episode is sponsored by Scen


Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!)

Stitcher & Josie Long, Jonny Donahoe

Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself!Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent!Listen to SOUND DETECTIVES on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wh


Sold In America

Stitcher & E.W. Scripps Company, Noor Tagouri

Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss! Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney. Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast


The Dream

Pushkin Industries & Little Everywhere

Selling the Dream

A chapter from Jane Marie’s forthcoming book. Preorder at jane-marie.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Brought to you by...

Business Insider

62: This was Brought to you by...


For the last episode of our show, you told us stories about a first love, fitting in, family trips, and how brands played an unexpected role in all of it. Plus, the team who made Brought to you by… takes a minute to say goodbye. Thank you for listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


Dear Franklin Jones

Stitcher & Jonathan Hirsch

Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss! Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney. Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast


Marvel's Wolverine: The Lost Trail

Marvel & SiriusXM

Deal with the Devil

Logan, Maureen, Agent Pierce and Marcus make a final stand against Wyngarde – and the incoming sentinel army.MARVEL’S WOLVERINE: THE LOST TRAIL, starring Richard Armitage as Wolverine. Directed by Brendan Baker. Associate Directed by Chloe Prasinos. Produced by Jenny Radelet Mast, Chloe Wilson and Daniel Fink. Written by Benjamin Percy. Featuring performances by Blair Brown (Bonnie Roach), Bill Heck (Gambit), Rodney Henry (Marcus), Bill Irwin (Jason Wyngarde), Willie Carpenter (Burl), Jazelle Foster (Burl’s Patron), Bonita Hamilton (Woman in Audience), Rachael Holmes (Maureen), Christina Bennett Lind (Agent Pierce), Mugga (Ruby), Elizabeth Page (Katherine Fausset), and Erika Smith (Mother).


Unladylike

Unladylike Media

A Football League of Their Own

In 1974, what had started as a sexist gimmick became the first and only (so far) professional women's football league in US history. It wasn't a feminist stunt, either. Sports writer Frankie de la Cretaz tells us the incredible - and incredibly queer - story of the National Women's Football League, the hundreds of women who played and how it changed their lives. Highlights include: breast padding, "Harlem Globetrotters with rip-away skirts," Dallas lesbian bars and your new favorite Linda.
Frankie is the co-author of Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League.

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Heaven's Gate

Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media, Glynn Washington

Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss! Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney. Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast


Issa Rae Presents...FRUIT

Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher

Issa Rae Presents… FRUIT - Season 1 TEASER

From Issa Rae, creator of Insecure on HBO, FRUIT tells the story of X as he figures out his sexuality in the alpha male world of professional football. Contains Explicit Content, Listener Discretion Advised. Hear all of Season 1 starting Monday July 17th!


LeVar Burton Reads

LeVar Burton and Stitcher

"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea

The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the collection THE WATER MUSEUM. Find more from the author at luisurrea.com.


How to Be Fine

Stitcher & Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer

By The Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

On this episode of By The book, Jolenta and Kristen live by Marie Kondo's popular minimalist guide, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The book tells them to throw out belongings, fold socks into pinwheels, and say thank you garbage! Can they do it? Will it change their lives? Did Kristen throw out her passport?Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta


Stranglers

Stitcher Studios

Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss! Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney. Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast


Tell Me Something I Don't Know

Stephen J. Dubner and Stitcher

New Episodes Coming Soon!

We are about to tape new episodes of Tell Me Something I Don’t Know. You’ll be able to hear them later this year in the Freakonomics Radio podcast feed. Details in this short announcement.


First Day Back

Stitcher and Tally Abecassis

S3E6: Unknown

We follow Jason in the hours leading up to the taping of his much-anticipated special. The excitement builds as his friends and family all gather at the theater. When Jason steps onto that stage, will he have transformed his near death experience into something meaningful?


The Longest Shortest Time

Hillary Frank and Stitcher

Introducing Here Lies Me

It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here!


Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About Immigration

The U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.) SOURCES:Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter. RESOURCES:The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, by Zeke Hernandez (2024, available for pre-order)."Illegal Immigration Is a Bigger Problem Than Ever. These Five Charts Explain Why," by Andrew Mollica, Alicia A. Caldwell, Michelle Hackman, and Santiago Pérez (The Wall Street Journal, 2023).Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream, by David Leonhardt (2023).The Economic and Fiscal Consequences of Immigration, by the National Academies of Sci


The Sporkful

Dan Pashman and Stitcher

Anything’s Pastable 2 | Eat Sauté Love

In part two of “Anything’s Pastable,” Dan embarks on an epic trip across Italy in search of lesser-known pasta dishes — and to learn about the evolution of pasta more broadly. He starts in Rome, where food writer Katie Parla reveals a shocking truth about pasta. Then an Italian food historian challenges Dan’s thinking about carbonara. Finally, he heads south to meet a chef who was there when a regional specialty called spaghetti all’assassina (“assassin’s spaghetti”) was invented. All of this leads Dan to wonder: What does evolution look like in a food culture that’s so often depicted in sepia tones? And what’s his place in that process?Preorder Dan’s cookbook today (including signed copies), and see if he’s visiting a city near you on his tour of book signings and live podcast tapings with special guests! Follow Dan on Instagram to see photos and videos from the Anything’s Pastable journey. And if listening to this episode makes you wa