Ep 739 - Fun With Dick and Jane, and oth...

Another month, another new member of the BSC! This time it's Jessi, ballerina extraordinaire, who also happens to be adept at learning languages. And her first big job involves learning sign language so she can babysit Matt Braddock, whose family just moved to town. Soon everybod ... Show More

Sometimes you just want to get together with your friend and enlist prisoners of war into putting on a production of Euripides in the quarry, am I right? This is a broadly relatable thing that lots of people have thought about doing. Right? Right??This episode is sponsored by Squ ... Show More

The public domain comes for us all and today it's come for Miss Marple, the elderly busybody and amateur sleuth that Agatha Christie created in the 1920s. In her first proper novel, Marple assists a vicar in uncovering the truth behind a murder that occurred in his own home (also ... Show More

<p>This week, Elna and Knoxville take a walk through history to share the story of Russia's Con Queen, a beautiful and charismatic criminal named Sonya Goldenhand. We also learn about Elna's patented "conference hall" scheme, and her experiences with pretty woman privilege.</p><b ... Show More

<p>In this episode we explore some of the strange goings-on in the earlier days of Russian Hill in San Francisco, including the ill-fated union of a Russian count and Spainish maiden, the first legal execution in California history, seances, the arrival of Fanny Stevenson to the ... Show More

<p>The 'boys are joined by comedian and fellow podcaster Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) to discuss the food scene in Dallas, and to try several face masks as we break down our recent visit to Menchie's. Plus, a sparkling water-focused edition of Drank or Stank. </p><p>See Privacy P ... Show More

Avec Clara Luciani et Laura Felpin.  Présenté par Florent Bernard et Adrien Ménielle.  On en parle de choses dans cet épisode : d’adolescence, de partir à Paris, de la mort, de places de concerts, de passer son permis, d’imiter des chansons et d’un petit personnage de dessin-anim ... Show More

Whether it’s new-year-same-you or new-year-new-you, we hope you’ll kick things off with this episode! We take a trip down memory lane to discuss everything that happened in 2023 — seriously, what a damn year!! The good, the bad; we get into all! We discuss our favorite moments fr ... Show More

<p>Hey Lifers!</p> <p>Britt is the peacock of all peacocks and ready for the arrival of her international lover! <br>We unpack some ageism that Ryan Gosling is experiencing for his role of "Ken" in the new barbie movie; a type of scrutiny that women have been put under for a long ... Show More

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Sally Holloway and comedian Cariad Lloyd in the long 18th Century to explore Georgian love and courtship.Forget Bridgerton and Jane Austen – this is a historical how-to guide to finding a spouse in Georgian England. This episode takes you throug ... Show More

Aspasia was an intelligent, independent and influential woman at the heart of Classical Athenian politics. She was also a sex worker. This is the instagram reel this episode is 'responding' to. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes ... Show More

Neal Ascherson has worked as a journalist for more than six decades, reporting from Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, its successor states and elsewhere. He has also written more than a hundred pieces for the London Review of Books, from its seventh issue (in February 1980) to it ... Show More