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Behind the Screens Podcast is a light hearted, comedy podcast; bringing you unfiltered conversations, outrageous questions, and occasionally utter chaos. This is more than a podcast. This is a backstage pass to the biggest personalities online, beyond the content, beyond the filters, and completely off the record. Curtis and James are joined by the internet’s biggest names, from Rufus Rice to Cursed Brudda, they put down the phone, embrace the madness, and tell the stories they never post online. No filters. No scripts. Just real conversations with the internet’s top stars. Hosted on Acast...

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Un viaggio tra storia, miti e tradizioni del Sannio e del Mediterraneo.Le Città di Diomede raccontano, con voci e narrazioni immersive, i luoghi e i personaggi che hanno segnato la memoria collettiva: eroi antichi, figure leggendarie e racconti popolari che ancora oggi parlano al presente. Ogni episodio è tratto dall’app ufficiale e ti porta dentro borghi, paesaggi e storie che custodiscono l’anima autentica dei territori.Un modo nuovo di vivere la cultura: ascoltando. 🎧 Scopri le leggende. Vivi le città. Segui il viaggio di Diomede.

The article explores the controversial $400 million luxury jet offered to Donald Trump by the Qatari government, sparking fierce debate over whether it constitutes diplomatic generosity or a form of bribery. With legal experts, political opponents, and foreign policy analysts weighing in, the situation raises urgent questions about ethics, national security, and presidential legacy. For more engaging podcasts that dive into stories like this, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series!https://amzn.to/424pzou

This is your Great Wall of China podcast.Welcome to "Great Wall of China," the ultimate podcast for enthusiasts and travelers eager to explore one of the world's most iconic landmarks. Join us bi-weekly as we delve into the rich history, fascinating stories, and current developments surrounding the Great Wall of China. Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a seasoned traveler, this podcast is your go-to source for all things related to the Great Wall.Each episode is packed with useful travel tips, insider information, and exclusive deals to help you make the most of your visit. ...

This is your Lincoln Memorial podcast.Welcome to "Lincoln Memorial," your ultimate podcast destination for all things related to the iconic Lincoln Memorial monument in Washington, D.C. Dive deep into the fascinating history and architectural grandeur of this national treasure with our bi-weekly episodes. Whether you're planning your first visit or are a frequent traveler to this historic landmark, "Lincoln Memorial" serves as your comprehensive guide, bringing you the latest updates, travel tips, and exclusive deals to enhance your experience.Each episode of "Lincoln Memorial" is packed with ...

This is your Colosseum podcast.Welcome to "Colosseum," the ultimate podcast destination for history buffs and travel enthusiasts eager to explore one of the world's most iconic monuments. Dive into the fascinating past and present of the Colosseum in our bi-weekly episodes, where we unravel the rich history, mysteries, and architectural marvels of this ancient amphitheater. Our expert hosts bring you the latest news, travel tips, and insider info to make your visit to the Colosseum a memorable experience.Each episode is packed with valuable insights and timely updates, including must-know ...

This is your Eiffel Tower podcast.Welcome to "Eiffel Tower," your ultimate podcast destination dedicated exclusively to the iconic monument that graces the heart of Paris. This bi-weekly podcast is your go-to source for all things related to the magnificent Eiffel Tower, offering you fascinating insights, travel tips, and the latest news to make your visit truly unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your very first trip, "Eiffel Tower" helps you discover everything from the history and architecture of this world-famous landmark to the most current updates and travel ...

This is your Taj Mahal podcast.Welcome to "Taj Mahal," your ultimate bi-weekly podcast dedicated to one of the world’s most iconic monuments, the Taj Mahal! Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and contemporary significance of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. Each episode of "Taj Mahal" offers listeners an in-depth exploration of this architectural wonder, providing valuable insights and travel tips for those planning to visit.Stay updated with the latest news and information about the Taj Mahal as we bring you expert interviews, fascinating stories, and updates on preservation...

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for the wilderness and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks and explore these treasured places in a whole new way - because behind the iconic arches and towering trees lie layered histories, grisly encounters, extraordinary stories of survival, tragic ends and so much more. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for protecting our planet’s wild places, they hope the show will inspire listeners to lace up their own ...

More than 20 years ago, Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook, and travel writer - introduced readers to a wondrous new world when she bought and restored an abandoned Tuscan villa called Bramasole. Under the Tuscan Sun inspired generations to embark on their own journeys.

In 1977, while she was still in her twenties, Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. The undertaking would make her world-famous. What sets a young woman off on a path like this – thrilling, but often dangerous and lonely? What kept her walking, and what had she left behind her that meant that she could not look back? In Unfinished Woman, Davidson embarks on another journey into uncharted territory: the past.

Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicled one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is now an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived for more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized.

Living in Australia is the podcast where we dive into the laid-back, multicultural world of daily life in Australia. From beach barbecues and friendly “g’day, mate” greetings to balancing work and play, join us for a snapshot of what it’s really like to live Down Under.

Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes' rich personal essays invite listeners and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In Knitlandia, she takes listeners along on 17 of her most memorable journeys across the globe over the last 15 years, with stories spanning from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris' 13th arrondissement.

After New York City emptied out in March 2020, Glynnis MacNicol, aged forty-six, unmarried with no children, spent sixteen months alone in her tiny Manhattan apartment. The isolation was punishing. A year without touch. Women are warned of invisibility as they age, but this was an extreme loneliness no one can prepare you for. When the opportunity to sublet a friend's apartment in Paris arose, MacNicol jumped on it. Leaving felt less like a risk than a necessity. What follows is a decadent, joyful, unexpected journey into one woman's pursuit of radical enjoyment.

In The Old Ways, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove-roads, and sea paths that form part of a vast network of routes crisscrossing the British landscape and its waters, and connecting them to the continents beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt old paths, of the stories our tracks keep and tell, of pilgrimage and ritual, and of song lines and their singers. Above all this is a book about people and place.

What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the mountains teach. Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram, and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty.

Come along for a ride with Always Eat The Weird Stuff, heavily inked flash fiction about finding yourself, even stuck in transit. From underground raves to solo travels and the eclectic streets and alleys of Melbourne, these tight prose chapters explore themes of risk taking, truth-seeking, love, and the quest for belonging.

In 1960, John Steinbeck set out in his pick-up truck with his dog, Charley, to rediscover and chronicle his native USA, from Maine to California. He felt that he might have lost touch with its sights, sounds and the essence of the American people. Moving through the woods and deserts, dirt tracks and highways to large cities and glorious wildernesses, Steinbeck observed - with remarkable honesty, insight and a humorous eye - the gamut of America and the people who inhabited it.