This week on The Problematic Gaze, we dive paws-first into the fur-covered chaos of Are You Being Served?’s infamous 1977 episode “Mrs. Slocombe Expects.” It’s pregnancy panic at Grace Brothers when Mrs. Slocombe’s feline-related misunderstanding leads to a scandalous stir—and some jaw-dropping innuendos that would never make it past the censors today. We unpack: The smirking sexism behind the staff room banterThe not-so-subtle class digs and gender politicsAnd the complicated legacy of Mr. H...

Per al tercer programa de la temporada Màxim ha tirat d'excompanys de la carrera i ha cridat a Natxo Escandell, doctor en història contemporania, amb el qual han parlat del llibre que va publicar a partir de la seua tesis i en el qual analitza el valencianisme polític des de 1974 fins al 1998.Si t'ha agradat el programa pots donar-nos un dinerets per continuar fent-ne més a través de la nostra Aixeta: https://podcasts-pel-valencia.aixeta.cat/ca

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2025! El audio proporciona una visión histórica detallada sobre la desaparecida iglesia de San Sebastián en Zamora, España. La iglesia fue erigida en 1492, inmediatamente después de la expulsión judía, sobre el solar de la Sinagoga Mayor y la prestigiosa Academia Rabínica de la comunidad zamorana, cumpliendo una condición explícita de los Reyes Católicos para la donación del terreno. Este

de las narrativas más complejas, traumáticas y polarizantes de la historia contemporánea. No es solo una crónica de conflictos bélicos y procesos de paz fallidos, sino la historia de una sociedad que experimentó una catástrofe fundacional, la Nakba, y que, desde entonces, ha luchado por la supervivencia, la autodeterminación y el reconocimiento de su identidad nacional en medio de una ocupación militar prolongada, la diáspora y

En los albores del siglo XVI, cuando los reinos de Castilla y Aragón se consolidaban bajo la corona de los Reyes Católicos y el mundo empezaba a abrirse hacia el Atlántico y el Mediterráneo, circulaban por las plazas, cuarteles y mesones de España historias de un hombre cuya fuerza rayaba en lo sobrehumano. Se decía que había derribado puertas de castillos con un solo hachazo, que había combatido a decenas de enemigos sin ayuda, que

Para comprender la magnitud de la catástrofe, es imprescindible retratar la Santander de finales del siglo XIX. No era la elegante ciudad de la Belle Époque que llegaría a ser, sino una urbe en ebullición, un puerto pujante que actuaba como el corazón económico del norte de España. La Reina Regente María Cristina la había convertido en lugar de veraneo de la corte, impulsando la construcción del Palacio de La Magdalena y dotando a

In Episode 41 of Podcast Portugal, Ana Caramujo, founder of Savvy Cat Realty, shares her inspiring origin story and mission to redefine relocation services for those moving to Portugal. Ana dives deep into the common hurdles expats face and how Savvy Cat Realty uniquely supports clients throughout these challenges. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a move, real estate investment, or lifestyle change in Portugal. Find out more at https://savvycatrealty.com/

Hello my Friends! Welcome back to the Show! This one is gonna be fun..This week I would like to present to you one of man's best friends(we have many), Felis Catus! What is a cat? What is the history, how did we get here? This and much, much more on this deep dive into Cat Fancy from Victorian England to Satanic Catacides. At the end I will share a short excerpt from Erich Fromm's 'Escape from Freedom'. If you would ever like to talk about absolutely anything please reach out at

Bill and Stephanie are joined by film scholar Christopher Hoppe to unlock Sergio Martino’s Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972), a cornerstone of Giallo cinema, laced with gothic unease, which explores the cultural anxieties of 1970s Italy. The film follows a washed-up writer, his abused wife, and the arrival of his seductive niece, as secrets, betrayals, and murders spiral inside (and outside) a crumbling villa. Lurking over it all is the ghostly presence of the writer’s

The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.THE PRO FOOTBALL TIME MACHINE BACKGROUNDEvery two weeks, you’ll take a trip with me and Zo-Zo the cat to discover events and people who contributed, each in their own way, to building a league that has become the king of professional sports. Sometimes we will visit an event or star player, but to hopefully bring to light something that has always flown under the radar that is an important

When you're stuck in a funk, think back to someone who showed up for you—a helpful Uber driver, a patient cashier, a colleague who went the extra mile. Write them a review, send a note, or leave a positive comment. It costs nothing, takes seconds, and transforms two people's days at once.Amanda B. (she/her) is the writer, host and producer of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 cat-themed culture, history and science podcast. She leverages her background in research, mental health

We are deep diving into spooky season on Might Get Loud 🎃  In this episode host Brittany Racine is met with Dana Anderson and together they sit down to interview Kirsten Stanley-Morin, psychic medium for a fascinating experiment with Ouija boards.  Kirsten leads the conversation by breaking down the true history behind these mysterious tools, how they began as a parlor game, how fear-based storytelling changed their reputation, and why the real magic isn’t in the board itself, but in the energy and

Air Week: October 6-12, 2025 Atlantic Records, Pt. 12 – 1957 Atlantic Records was the most influential, significant and important independent record label to come out of the late-1940s, during a time when there were many great, small indie labels being born. What gave Atlantic the advantage over Specialty, Chess, Modern, Vee-Jay, Exclusive, King, etc […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series after an incredible Game 7 (00:00:00-00:14:07). MNF double header and the Lions look dominant as ever as the Seahawks crushed the Texans who have an offense that is tough to watch (00:14:07-00:32:18). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Russell Westbrook being sick of LeBron and Max having button pushing problems Sunday Night (00:32:18-00:59:49). Ryen Russillo joins the show as our newest colleague to talk College Football, best stadiums he’s been to,

Last time, we cracked Pop Mart’s blind boxes wide open. But here’s the bigger mystery: why are millions of twenty-somethings hoarding plush toys like they’re Birkin bags?To find the answer, we have to rewind fifty years. To a sketch of a cat.In this episode, we travel from Hello Kitty’s birth in 1970s Tokyo, through China’s Gen Z explosion, to a half-a-billion-dollar marketplace for cute. And we end on a cryptic question from Pop Mart’s founder that might just hint at the future of this craze.Want

It's our favourite time of year and we're leaning in! It's time for black cats and Jack-o-lanterns! Can you believe these two classics have gone as of yet undiscussed by us? We chat gourds, rutabagas and the elusive cat sí!

50 Cent might just be the biggest supervillain in hip-hop history. From surviving nine gunshots to destroying entire careers, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson turned beef into an art form and humiliation into a business strategy.Rap Lore breaks down every feud that shaped 50’s legacy, from ending Ja Rule’s career to exposing Rick Ross’s secret past, leaking Young Buck’s calls, and even feuding with his own son. We’ll also cover his wild fallout with The Game, his public war with Floyd Mayweather, and how

You can text us here! Join Andy and Mark for a spine-tingling Halloween special on the Strange Stuff Podcast. This episode delves into eerie tales of reincarnation and ghostly apparitions, featuring the mysterious Pollock Twins case and the legend of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill. With a mix of historical intrigue and supernatural speculation, this episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in for a journey through the shadows of history and the unexplained. Happy Halloween! ...

Taking a trip up north to talk about Canadian Laura Secord.

Theatre of the Absurd was born postwar as a recoil against the violent fetish that totalitarian regimes had for “order.” For 75 years, absurdist playwright Eugène Ionesco's plays have been running continuously in Paris. IDEAS contributor Danny Braun went to Paris to delve into Ionesco's world where a professor can conclude confidently that a dog is in fact a cat.Fill out ourlistener surveyhere. We appreciate your input!