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Top 15 Independent Podcasts

Apr 30, 2025

The Best Independent Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

The SJW Comic Book Club
Top 10 Best The SJW Comic Book Club Episodes

155 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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The SJW Comic Book Club is a book-club style podcast where three friends discuss a story arch in comics from a literary and progressive POV. We try to center the opinions of people of color, women, LGBTQ+, etc., who are sometimes overlooked in nerd culture.

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Within The Realm

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Within The Realm
Top 10 Best Within The Realm Episodes

144 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 21 days ago

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Tales from where the Great Plains, the Ozark Mountains and Indian Territory collide! Check us out at withinpodcast.com. Find archived episodes and links to our social pages at withinpodcast.com!

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Tangle

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Tangle
Top 10 Best Tangle Episodes

843 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 13 hours ago

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Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/

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

Common Sense with Dan Carlin
Top 10 Best Common Sense with Dan Carlin Episodes

25 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect.

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PVD Horror

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PVD Horror
Top 10 Best PVD Horror Episodes

237 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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Horror fiends out of Rhode Island bringing you the best in film, literature, artwork, and a whole lot more! Building and supporting the horror community as a whole!

The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber
Top 10 Best The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber Episodes

292 Episodes

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Avg Length 20m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you. Learn, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself. Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps

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Investing Insights

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Investing Insights
Top 10 Best Investing Insights Episodes

326 Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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A thoughtful look at investing opportunities and risks beyond the market headlines, plus personal finance and retirement tips, from Morningstar.

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The Avid Reader Show

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The Avid Reader Show
Top 10 Best The Avid Reader Show Episodes

793 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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The Avid Reader is a podcast for book lovers. Tune in for interviews, recommendations, and insider news from Sam Hankin, host and owner of independent bookstore Wellington Square Bookshop - www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast
Top 10 Best 11 O'Clock Comics Podcast Episodes

1018 Episodes

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Avg Length 139m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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VinceB, David Price, and Jason Wood talk comic books and stuff.
The Political Orphanage
Top 10 Best The Political Orphanage Episodes

561 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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Dialogues with Nature

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Dialogues with Nature
Top 10 Best Dialogues with Nature Episodes

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 49m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Conversations with creative practitioners about how we live, learn and work in dialogue with nature.

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Radio BSOTS

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Radio BSOTS
Top 10 Best Radio BSOTS Episodes

104 Episodes

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Avg Length 71m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Independent and Creative Commons rhythms and sounds from around the way to around the world

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Insomnia Radio: UK

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Insomnia Radio: UK
Top 10 Best Insomnia Radio: UK Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 41m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Crossing the pond and touching down in the United Kingdom, Stuart Morrison brings you the british! Welcome to Insomnia Radio: UK, highlighting only the best independent and under the radar music from the United Kingdom.

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Film Threat

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Film Threat
Top 10 Best Film Threat Episodes

704 Episodes

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Avg Length 84m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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The OFFICIAL podcast of Film Threat!

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Champs Out Last

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Champs Out Last
Top 10 Best Champs Out Last Episodes

75 Episodes

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Avg Length 63m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Two Friends chatting with no logic or end point about the crazy world of professional wrestling. Reviewing Old WWE PPV's/Network specials one story arc at a time.

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DC's podcast
Top 10 Best DC's podcast Episodes

4 Episodes

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Avg Length 3m

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Latest episode 18 years ago

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My new music, current and upcoming projects.
Insomnia Radio: Detroit
Top 10 Best Insomnia Radio: Detroit Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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From Motor City USA - Interviews & indie music from Detroit, Michigan. Hosted by veteran podcaster Les Zaldor of Zaldor's World. IR: Detroit is part of the Insomnia Radio regional family of shows.
Dr Mary Travelbest Guide
Top 10 Best Dr Mary Travelbest Guide Episodes

180 Episodes

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Avg Length 7m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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You can travel at your age, level, status, and interest. Wherever you are in your journey through life, take a minute to consider where you want to travel and our tips will help you get there and our mistakes will make you smile, knowing you got this! Dr Mary Travelbest wrote "5 Steps to Solo Travel", and knows what you need to get going, one woman at a time.
Politically High-Tech
Top 10 Best Politically High-Tech Episodes

276 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 3 months ago

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A podcast with facts and opinions on different topics like politics, policy, technology especially AI, spirituality and development! For this podcast, development simply means tip, product and/or etc. can benefit humanity. This show aims to show political viewpoints and sometimes praises/criticizes them. He is a wildcard sometimes. For Technology episodes, this show focuses on products (mostly AI) with pros, cons and sometimes give a hint of future update. For Development episodes, the podcast focuses on tips to improve as a human spiritually, socially, emotionally and more. All political, AI lovers and haters, and all religions are welcome! This is an adult show. Minors should not be listening to this podcast! This podcast proudly discriminates bad characters and nothing else.

IR: Portugal – Insomnia Radio: Indie Music Network
Top 10 Best IR: Portugal – Insomnia Radio: Indie Music Network Episodes

9 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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New Independent Music, Blogs and Podcasts
Casting Couch Film Cast
Top 10 Best Casting Couch Film Cast Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 8 years ago

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New podcast reviewing the latest short films, blockbusters and independent gems.
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
Top 10 Best Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street Episodes

73 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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Heart on Main Street is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping independent retailers achieve success within their local community. We talk with retailers about the skills and habits that have allowed them to grow their businesses and industry professionals who provide services to the Main Street community, and we explore towns to find out what helps Main Streets thrive. Join the Main Street movement! www.heartonmainstreet.org

The Juicy Details
Top 10 Best The Juicy Details Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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Hosted by "Juicy" Pat Lucey and "The Juice" JT Dunn, We take about 30 minutes of your time each week to discuss the happenings, news and rumors in the world of professional wrestling. We will also have a bi-weekly interview set with someone from the world of professional (independent) wrestling. Sit back, and like us, have a fun time.
Awkward Author
Top 10 Best Awkward Author Episodes

34 Episodes

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Avg Length 20m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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A weekly podcast chronicling the adventures in the life of hybrid author Alissa Grosso. Learn about her writing progress, find out more about her marketing efforts, take a look at her monthly income and get a peak into all the ups and downs of this publishing business.
Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog
Top 10 Best Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog Episodes

13 Episodes

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Avg Length 4m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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On The Daily Dose, The Insomnia Radio Network brings you daily mp3s, legally and with permission from the artists. One excellent song per day delivered directly to your iPod or PC. DJ Chatter and socks not included. The socks would be rocked off anyway. And the DJs? They're busy with all the other podcasts around here.
Welcome to Local Business Stories by Alignable, where real business owners and leaders share real stories from Main Street. Each show, Alignable sits down with one of the local independent businesses that fuel the nation’s economy to understand what got them motivated, how they got started, what fuels their passion, and what keeps them going. You’ll hear stories from others just like you about some of the same issues you face, so you can learn from one another to move your business forward. Are you ready? Let’s head to Main Street and get down to business! http://www.Alignable.com
Film Hustlers
Top 10 Best Film Hustlers Episodes

168 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 12 days ago

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Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all!

11th Annual Gen Art Film Festival
Top 10 Best 11th Annual Gen Art Film Festival Episodes

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Latest episode 18 years ago

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11th Annual Gen Art Film Festival - Get behind the scenes at this hyper-curated week championing today's most talented emerging North American independent filmmakers & their audiences. 7 Premieres followed by 7 by soon-to-be legendary parties. The podcast features our host DavidJr.com, on the scene, experiencing the festival firsthand and interviewing the directors, actors and attendees.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack
Top 10 Best Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack Episodes

1614 Episodes

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Avg Length 118m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Punk Rock Demonstration Radio, one of the longest running radio stations located at https://www.punkrockdemo.com broadcasts punk, punk rock, and interviews of bands since 2005! New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. This podcast serves as an archive of the previously broadcasted radio shows on Punk Rock Demonstration Radio.
High Climb Radio
Top 10 Best High Climb Radio Episodes

14 Episodes

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Avg Length 56m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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A weekly, hour-long podcast featuring original, independently produced music projects. A commercial free platform giving mostly unknown musical artists a chance to reach a wider audience. Hosted by Eric Bolton, and broadcasting from a little cabin located in the mile high town of Idyllwild, California.
The Matt Mittan Show
Top 10 Best The Matt Mittan Show Episodes

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 9 months ago

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My broadcasting activites have evolved from being a daily topical program to being a special features platform, with a continued "Front Porch" vibe. I retired my "daily microphone" a while back, as the responsibilities of running my businesses grew. So now this podcast feed now encompasses my various efforts. Whether it's me personally interviewing someone I find interesting, or one of our "Find Your Backroad" features or the many travel adventures of "Matt & Michele Odyssey" - they are all here. Thanks for continuing to listen and stay connected! Visit www.MattMittan.com to connect to everything I have going on. - Thanks, Matt

The Wonderful
Top 10 Best The Wonderful Episodes

114 Episodes

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Avg Length 100m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

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Side A - Hosted by 5Ifth Element, providing a soundscape of non genre specific jams to keep you moving in the right direction.. make sure u subscribe, Peace and Blessings

Girls Gone Boss
Top 10 Best Girls Gone Boss Episodes

120 Episodes

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Avg Length 47m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Girls Gone Boss is a Miami-based podcast created by Gaby Ortega, a veteran in the music industry who uses the platform to empower, inspire, build community, and live purposefully. Over the past 5 years the podcast has made large impact in the community with a curated roster of women who share their stories of triumphs and failures to help the next generation of women dream big! The guests range in ethnicities, age, career backgrounds and have all a unique story to tell. There will always be an episode that will leave you motivated, renewed, and ready to boss up! With the departure of her co-host in 2022, Gaby will now host the podcast on her own and looks forward to expand her impact on a national level and to build strong partnerships worldwide. Girls Gone Boss aims to continue to excel as the driven woman's guide to love, life, and & business and strives to ignite the boss in you!
The ISA Podcast
Top 10 Best The ISA Podcast Episodes

124 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Welcome to the Curious about Screenwriting Podcast where you'll enjoy listening to fascinating film industry guests who share their insights on how you can take your screenwriting career to the next level.
Aural Fix Network
Top 10 Best Aural Fix Network Episodes

6 Episodes

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Latest episode 11 years ago

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This blog is for Aural Island Enterprises which include: AURAL FIX COMMUNIQUE (indie music publication, AURAL FIX TRANSMISSION (indie music webcasts, NEXT WAVE IN MUSIC SERIES (live music show cases). But mostly it is a vehicle for the AURAL FIX TRANSMISSION Podcasts which are archives of the radio show which these days can be heard live Tuesdays 7-9pm EST on 88.1FM and streaming online at http://www.WCWP.org
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Top 10 Best Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG Episodes

62 Episodes

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Avg Length 41m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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At IFG, we talk with industry leaders first-time filmmakers, department heads, technology experts all about filmmaking. Learn first hand from the filmmakers themselves. Be part of the community. From Development through Distribution - Steven Pierce, James Allerdyce, and Matt Mundy. How movies get made.

Mikeadelic
Top 10 Best Mikeadelic Episodes

214 Episodes

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Avg Length 98m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

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This is the new show that is on the old show feed. This is not Mikeadelic but a project yet to be named. (maybe that's the name of the show) Join me and guests as we surf through the infinite tunnels of reality each week.
Restaurant Owners Uncorked
Top 10 Best Restaurant Owners Uncorked Episodes

584 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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Restaurant Owners Uncorked is a Top-5 Worldwide Hospitality Podcast. Successful independent restaurant owners and franchise CXOs share their stories, advice, wisdom, lessons learned and more. Hosted by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com), a restaurant employee scheduling business with super simple software + legendary customer service, serving over 5000 restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, hotels, hotels, and other badass hospitality businesses.

Investing Insights (Video)
Top 10 Best Investing Insights (Video) Episodes

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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Get stock, fund, and ETF picks, plus personal finance advice, investing tips, and exclusive fund manager interviews. -- Chicago-based Morningstar, Inc. is a world-leading provider of independent investment research.
The Bearded Beacon | Geekcentric discussions & interviews (mostly)
Top 10 Best The Bearded Beacon | Geekcentric discussions & interviews (mostly) Episodes

25 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 7 years ago

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A couple of middle-aged bearded dudes talking indie books, comics, TV, movies; and even some main stream geeky stuff that catches our fancy.
Idyllic Music Podcast | Trip Hop - Downtempo - Electronica
Top 10 Best Idyllic Music Podcast | Trip Hop - Downtempo - Electronica Episodes

217 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Podcast Host Jim Nye has over 200 episodes of Chilled Downtempo Electronic Music. Independent Trip Hop, Dub, Jazz and Electronica since 2006. All our podcasts are evergreen, undated and universal. Each show has between four and eight songs lasting around thirty minutes.
Democracy Watch News
Top 10 Best Democracy Watch News Episodes

135 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 10 months ago

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Democracy Watch News is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation news service that builds networks of independent correspondents, editors, & news-production teams around the world to cover democracy, human rights, press freedom, Media responsibility, open governance, & sustainable public-policy.
The Undecideds
Top 10 Best The Undecideds Episodes

8 Episodes

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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2024 will be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. This year, we will follow the journeys of five voters from Florida, Ohio, California, Arizona and Pennsylvania, hand-picked by the team at Tangle, as they navigate through fact and misinformation. We’ll find out what issues really matter to them, what their values are, and ultimately, who will earn their vote.


A Tangle Media Production


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

Confessions of the Creative Kind
Top 10 Best Confessions of the Creative Kind Episodes

71 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Creative entrepreneur, Jess Kovic shares intimate confessions about her real real life struggle and success as an artist putting her work out into the world. Opening yourself up to display your passion is scary and can hold even the most talented artists back. We’re a fragile bunch. Get the dish on exhibiting, vendors, money talk and embarrassing tales of a creative in business. We’re name dropping here people. This podcast reveals all of her tips and tricks while figuring them out in real time so you don’t have to. In a world of Instagram highlights, many creatives share only the polished final products but rarely the hard lessons learned to get there either out of perfectionism OR fear of competition. But there’s enough room for all of us to fail forward together!
Balloons is Fun!?! Podcast
Top 10 Best Balloons is Fun!?! Podcast Episodes

2 Episodes

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Forecast Podcast
Top 10 Best Forecast Podcast Episodes

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Interviews with the Forecast creative family hosted by Sophie O.
YORK Talks
Top 10 Best YORK Talks Episodes

20 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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YORK Talks is a podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Established more than 50 years ago, The York School provides 730 JK to Grade 12 students a world-leading academic programme within a diverse, inclusive, and caring environment. The York School is a place where students thrive, faculty and staff inspire, and parents are supportive and engaged members of the community. In Season 1, host Natasha Estey spoke with school leaders, teachers, students, and parents in The York School community about different aspects of the school including topics like what choice, voice, and ownership means in the context of the Primary Years Programme, whether the IB Diploma Programme is worth it, and the role of athletics in learning. One of the reasons families choose The York School is its teachers. In Season 2, Natasha will speak with teachers from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools about their call to teaching, their craft, what a day in the life of their classroom is really like, teaching during a pandemic, and their views on the future of education among other things. A new episode will be released every two weeks or so and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.
Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker
Top 10 Best Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker Episodes

63 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

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Bob Baker's podcast of music marketing ideas, self-promotion tips, and inspiration for songwriters, musicians, bands, and music biz pros. From the author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" and TheBuzzFactor.com
The Indy In-Tune Podcast
Top 10 Best The Indy In-Tune Podcast Episodes

347 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Hot tracks, interviews, and commentary from the stars of the Indianapolis music scene. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, occasionally thought-provoking. Rock, metal, jazz, country, punk, R&B, experimental ... popular local and regional acts you've seen and loved, garage bands you've never heard of, or backroom musicians you'd be lucky to find ... it's all part of your local music scene. Give it a listen!