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Discover The Determined Society with Shawn French, your gateway to exploring determination, adversity, and mindset. Each episode delves into raw conversations with celebrities, authors, and athletes revealing their cultural perspectives and mental health journeys. We unpack how these icons break norms and develop habits that fuel success. Dive behind the headlines for breakthrough insights into overcoming life's challenges and embracing resilience. We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed. Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights. Whether we’re unpacking a book that reshapes dialogue, exploring the impact of fame on mental health, or analyzing how sports stars challenge societal norms—Culture Unscripted brings you the human stories behind cultural icons and the societal conversations they spark. If you’re curious, driven, and ready for a show that celebrates the richness of culture through the faces shaping it—Culture Unscripted is where you belong. Tune in, and let’s explore the world through the voices that help define it.
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Heavyweight

Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
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Deeply human conversations with extraordinary humans. Raw. Relatable. Unexpected. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning storyteller David Begnaud, The Person Who Believed in Me brings together big names from every field around one powerful question: Who believed in you before anyone else did? Through vulnerable, gratitude-filled conversations, guests reflect on the mentors, teachers, family members, and quiet champions who shaped their lives long before success found them. While the names may be familiar, the stories rarely are. This is a podcast about belief, connection, and the people who change our lives without ever asking for credit.
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TRUE Ghost stories, hauntings, shadow people, demons, UFOs, cryptids and more! Everyday people share their personal stories of paranormal phenomena. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, Jim Harold's Campfire has been in production since 2009 with over 700 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.
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On this podcast, Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler get vulnerable about the curveballs that life can throw…theirs just happens to be MS. Join them each week as they self-reflect, learn, laugh, and grow through their own raw and often-times hilarious conversations with each other, friends, co-stars, and the people that keep them going through the messiness of life.
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This is Love

Love is more than you think. From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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True Scary Story

True scary stories shared by those who experienced them. These are real-life horror stories about strange and unexplained paranormal encounters.
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S-Town

S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com
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Set & Centered

Join Mark and RJ on a 50-acre rescue dog sanctuary in East Texas...where nothing ever goes as planned. From scorpion panic and snake facts to losing dogs they love and building things that refuse to cooperate, Set & Centered is an unscripted, unfiltered look at ranch life, rescue animals, and the friendship that keeps it all from falling apart. Explicit. Real. Frequently ridiculous.

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Mike Drop

Mike Drop, hosted by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Mike Ritland, is a no-holds-barred platform that dives deep into the stories and experiences of extraordinary individuals. Known for his candid and unfiltered approach, Mike interviews guests ranging from special operations veterans and elite athletes to renowned authors and thought leaders, offering listeners a exclusive glimpse into the human side of those who have excelled in their fields. Whether it's discussing the intense challenges of combat or the resilience required to overcome personal adversity, Mike Drop provides a space where real conversations happen.
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Support for caregivers, plus care tech you can trust.

Practical guidance on burnout, boundaries, and guilt, with simple care-tech translation so tools feel safe, supportive, and straightforward.



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What's the one secret you've never told anybody? Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.
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It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we find someone with the closest possible experience to your problem — and follow the conversation that unfolds. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host of Invisibilia. Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one. Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com If you’re new, try: Bisexual Wife Guy, Mic Chooses the Wrong Life, or Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro.
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Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. Join Kevin, a former Google executive in sobriety, as he shares inspiring stories of resilience. Each episode features individuals who have faced life’s toughest challenges—addiction, trauma, anxiety, and more—and emerged stronger. These conversations aren’t just about survival; they’re about thriving and finding practical solutions to rise above adversity. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stories that uplift, educate, and inspire. Tune in and discover the strength within you.
278 episodes en
A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side.
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True terrifying horror stories; kidnappings, serial killers, maniacs and the worst parts of your nightmares come to life. Join us every Thursday as we bring you a new set of real encounters. Share your experience via voicemail at http://hotline.disturbedpodcast.com or email mystory@disturbedpodcast.com.
363 episodes en-us
Keep It Positive, Sweetie is more than a podcast—it’s a movement rooted in purpose, faith, and healing. Hosted by Crystal Renee Hayslett, this show creates a safe space for raw conversations and real connections that uplift, inspire, and empower. Each episode brings together culture-shifting guests for unfiltered talks on love, self-worth, growth, and navigating life with grace and grit. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or leaning into tough truths, the goal is always the same: to keep it honest, keep it healing, and always… Keep It Positive, Sweetie.
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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls.
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Hey Tablo

K-pop icon and Epik High frontman Tablo has seen it all—from surviving an internet witchhunt and childhood cults to navigating the madness of the Korean entertainment industry and the daily trials of being a dad. 


On HEY TABLO, comedy, chaos, and comfort meet as he brings you into his world with unfiltered rants, funny stories, and no-BS life advice designed to help you cope with the absurdity of your own day. 


Whether you’re a longtime Epik High fan, or just here for some laughs or a place to belong, this is your weekly check-in.


*Watch the full video on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@heytablo) or Spotify (Coming Soon).


Connect with Tablo at @blobyblo on IG & X.


Hey Tablo business inquiries: heytablo@studiox.kr

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Scary | A Paranormal Podcast features true paranormal stories submitted by listeners from around the world.

Each week, I narrate personal accounts of ghost encounters, haunted houses, and unexplained events, shared by people who lived through them.

These are not fictional stories. They’re real experiences that left a lasting impression.

You’ll also hear occasional episodes exploring well-known hauntings and eerie paranormal cases, always told in the same calm, immersive style.

If you’re drawn to the unknown or just love hearing chilling stories from real people, this podcast is for you.

Follow now and step into the world of true paranormal storytelling.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Talk To Me Sis

Talk To Me Sis is a heartfelt and honest podcast hosted by two moms who first connected through the hit show Love on the Spectrum—but their bond goes far beyond reality TV. United by their journeys of raising sons with autism, they dive into real conversations about motherhood, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between. With humor, vulnerability, and unfiltered storytelling, Talk To Me Sis is a space where no topic is off-limits. Whether discussing love, parenting, or life’s unexpected turns, they invite listeners to laugh, cry, and connect—just like sisters do.
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A weekly slumber party for heart to hearts and hot gossip hosted by Maddie Dragsbaek. Emotionally Online airs twice a week with the main slumber party happening on Thursdays and then every Tuesday, we're joined by Meg Ruocco for an episode of the Pumpcast where we're rewatching and recapping Vanderpump Rules from start to finish. Come for the goss, stay for the girls!!
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Storytelling for the 21st century from Peabody Award-winning producer Lea Thau (former head of The Moth and Strangers). The entire back catalogue of Strangers can be found at STORIES by Lea Thau on Patreon and Substack, where you can also find the new work in its entirety, and where everything is ad-free. You can join as a free or paid member on both platforms, so come be a part of the community, or just listen along right here and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.


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NDE LAB is for people that love to examine and study Near Death Experiences and the Supernatural Realm. this will be the Largest Library of NDE's and Supernatural Events. Visit www.ndelab.co to access NDE Ebooks
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True Stories, from terrified people. The darkest unexplained stories, direct from the source. Keep one eye open, or you may end up on the show.

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Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes, both in recovery from addiction and alcoholism. In each episode, they share their unfiltered stories of overcoming addiction, time in prison, and struggles with mental health—mixing raw honesty with humor. The podcast gives a voice to the underdog, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Through candid conversations and real-life experiences, Louis and Aaron inspire others on their journey, showing that while recovery is challenging, it’s possible. Tune in for laughter, hope, and stories of transformation.
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