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It’s January 2029. The voters voted. The states certified. The Electoral College met. Congress prepared to count the votes. Everything was proceeding exactly as the Founders intended. Donald Trump had other ideas.

Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves "Wait, Was I In A Cult?" If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at info@wasiinacult.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Twitter hero James Felton brings you the painfully funny history of Britain you were never taught at school, chronicling 52 of the most ludicrous, weird and downright 'baddie' things we British* have done to the world since time immemorial - and then conveniently forgot all about, of course.

The number 1 European bestseller by the author of New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community, and second chances. For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired...

H. J. Mavity, painter of paperback romance covers, has a perplexing riddle to solve when her ex-boyfriend, Rick Dell, collapses at her feet after telling her that the words "ninety-nine clop clop" hold the clue to a lot of money. Although Dell has clearly been murdered, H. J.'s avarice gets the better of her and she determines to risk the ire of whoever has killed Dell to go after the money. First, however, she must understand the riddle and who better to help her than her ex-husband, Ben Spanner, a gifted mimic whose voice is known to millions through TV and radio commercials.

The author of How Was It for You? is a sex worker. Let’s call her Eve. Eve is someone’s daughter. Someone’s partner. Eve has worked across the sex industry for twenty years: in a brothel, as an escort, in a strip club, online and as a dominatrix. In this candid memoir she reveals all: the...

TikTok sensation Katie Kennedy, aka @TheHistoryGossip, serves up a delicious blend of fascinating, witty and salacious history tea for every day of the year. With infectious wit and historical insight, The History Gossip brings you the mad, bad and dangerous tales from around the world. With...

Eight million people improve their mornings by tuning into Terry's words of wisdom on Wake up to Wogan. But is their appetite sated by this daily exposure? Not in the slightest. So it's lucky that Terry has been known to turn his hand to the odd bit of writing. This has allowed him to shed light on such weighty matters as how to survive a wedding, what Bank Holidays are for, why Eurovision could be responsible for the Celtic Tiger, whether we should watch out for potatoes, and where exactly it all went pear-shaped.

'I absolutely loved this book!' Maxine Morrey Madison reckons she’s a pretty good judge of character. When a disaster at work brings professional photographer Toby into her life, she has him all worked out within minutes. As their work collaboration blossoms into friendship, her preconceptions...

How Was It For You? is the weekly podcast from comedy power couple Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke. Offering a peek into the chaos and hilarity that ensues when two comedians live together, it’s the show where everything (yes everything) gets a star rating out of 5 – from the bizarre to the inane to the heartfelt (think: ‘different sock lengths’, ‘seeing plays surrounded by hundreds of children’ or ‘Marcus’ budget haircuts’). Amidst an influx of influencers’ ‘honest reviews’ online, Rachel and Marcus are here to give their two cents, rating the things that...

Wry, hilarious, and profoundly genuine, this debut collection of literary essays is a celebration of fallibility and haplessness in all their glory. From despoiling an exhibit at the Natural History Museum to provoking the ire of her first boss to siccing the cops on her mysterious neighbor...

"An inventive mystery loaded with humor, heart, and found family." —People Magazine “I have never had so much fun watching a fictional character try to figure out if she killed someone or not. Wild, outrageous, silly, smart, Tilly is a heroine for the ages and Mary Lowry writes like no one...

Alexis Spencer will use any inspirational quote to rationalize her failures and shortcomings. Her closest friends are a distant memory, and her college debt is still as high as the day she left. But that’s all fine and dandy, because “whatever will be, will be.” However, when Alexis loses her job and her relationship on the same day, there’s no quote strong enough to get her through that. In typical fashion, she blames the world for her problems, including her younger self, who should have tried harder.

Zum dritten Mal philosophiert Robert Moeck humorvoll über ein Thema. Nachdem er bereits über den Sinn des Lebens und das Zusammenleben mit Kindern ulkig und zugleich tiefgründig die Gedanken wälzte, geht es in diesem dritten Teil um Sex und Liebe. Warum unsere Sexualität Ähnlichkeiten mit...

Before Vonteresa M. Green was an author, a wife, a mother, or anything else the world would come to know her as — she was Michelle. A tall, gap-toothed, kinky-haired, sneaker-wearing, gifted girl growing up in Albany, Georgia. Not Albany, New York. Albany, Georgia. This Is Me in Albany is the hilarious and heartfelt true story of a girl who was too much and not enough all at the same time — and had absolutely no idea that different was her superpower the whole time.

Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong. In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions.New episodes on Wednesdays.Full video versions of Deep Dives can be ...

Once There Was a Way: What if The Beatles Stayed Together? is a story of another reality, the one we wish had happened, where the Fab Four chose to work it out rather than let it be. This book is no mere fairy tale but a chronicle crafted from the people and events of our own history, shaped to create a brand-new narrative in which John, Paul, George, and Ringo find a way to stay friends and keep the band together. Imagine there was more. Lots more. It's easy if you try.

36 gemeinsame Jahre in 36 Folgen: Deutschlands erfolgreichste Comedienne Carolin Kebekus und ihr Bruder David – ebenfalls Comedian – schwelgen in Erinnerungen. Angefangen mit Davids Geburtsjahr, lassen die beiden Geschwister in jeder Folge ein Jahr ihres bisherigen gemeinsamen Lebens Revue passieren. Dabei kitzeln ihre persönlichen Anekdoten unser eigenes Gedächtnis wach. Familienfeste und Freibadpommes, gemeinsame Ferien und die erste Liebe, aber auch Tschernobyl und der Mauerfall – "Kebekus – was warum wie war" steckt voller Wiedererkennungsmomente.

That evening the baker's wife ran down the village street in a tattered pink nightgown. She screamed as she ran. Strange things are afoot in the English village where the Willoweed family live. First, the river floods in June. The family wakes to find ducks sailing around the drawing room and dead peacocks bobbing in the garden. But the flood is only the beginning of their troubles. All of a sudden the miller goes mad and drowns himself. Then the butcher slits his throat. A peculiar illness is spreading through the town and picking off its victims one by one.

A lefty comedy podcast covering movie based nostalgia. Hosted by Jason Roche