CBC + NPR Podcasts

** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The Strand, Library Journal, and Popular Mechanics. CBC Radio writes, "You may not think a podcast about science fiction and fantasy would be the place to go for political insight, but -- it is. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy manages to be more insightful about politics than many pundits." View a complete list of guests and topics at geeksguideshow.com/episodes/. Listen to the show on YouTube at youtube.com/@geeksguidetothegalaxy to easily skip ahead to our discussion of a particular movie or story.

Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, Host Rose Eveleth (they/them) traces the surprising, 100-year history of sex testing.

Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection" and has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time" by the TODAY Show, and one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Apple Podcasts, Vox, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more.

Technology futurist and CBC broadcaster Tod Maffin rants about technology, radio, podcasting, and other stuff he wants to get off his chest.

Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast Hosted by Kearie Daniel, the Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast is where motherhood meets real talk, centering the lived experiences of Black mothers and caregivers navigating a world that often fails to see us. Each episode dives into the joys, challenges, and complexities of raising children while addressing systemic inequities and celebrating our unique stories. With inspiring guests, honest conversations, and heartfelt storytelling, Kearie explores topics like parenting, community-building, education, wellness, and advocacy—all through an anti-Black racism and anti-oppression lens. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a space for connection, empowerment, and change. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, tune in to join the conversation and help reimagine what motherhood can be. 🎧 Listen Now. Don’t miss out!

Fashion Conversations with Bronwyn Cosgrave is a bi-weekly interview series featuring lively discussions with artistic luminaries working at the forefront of fashion. Bronwyn’s guests include leading designers, best-selling authors, filmmakers, museum curators and Hollywood stylists. Her conversations go deep. Guests reveal the secrets to their artistry, thoughts on social issues impacting fashion and the personal challenges they’ve overcome realizing their dreams. Bronwyn is the author of best-selling fashion history books. She produces feature-length fashion documentaries and writes journalism about design and fashion. Her humanistic, research-driven interview style is shaped by her extensive work as a fashion historian, a television commentator and broadcaster for international radio networks such as the BBC, CBC and NPR. Fashion Conversations with Bronwyn Cosgrave is a Wondercast Production.

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Seventy-five years ago, as World War II raged, the British government ordered millions of children to be evacuated from their homes. Operation Pied Piper was designed to try to keep children safe beyond German bombing. Most children were sent to the British countryside. But thousands were sent as far away as America and Australia, with no more than a sign hung around their necks. Pam Hobbs was one of those children. She was put on a train when she was 10 years old and she would not see her family again for a number of years. Pam Hobbs, who is an author and she's written about her experiences, joins us now from the studios of the CBC in Toronto. Thanks very much for being with us. PAM HOBBS: Thank you. SIMON: I'll bet you'll remember that morning you were put on the train. HOBBS: I do, yes. I lived on the southeast coast. And so after Dunkirk, we thought we would be visited by the enemy, who were just 60 miles away, across the

For everyone curious about what’s next in technology, science, humanities, art, and entrepreneurship, there is Towards London, a dynamic new podcast that highlights the accomplishments of the brightest professionals at the forefronts of their fields. Thought-provoking and entertaining, this 10-episode series explores the ideas that are shaping the future of healthcare, manufacturing, media, and beyond. Launching with a 10-episode series in Fall 2017, Towards London blends the exciting style that CBC’s Spark uses to explore technology’s social impact with the conversational, casual tone of NPR’s Planet Money. Each week will feature a new set of ideas that are informing and shaping tomorrow’s world-changing innovations. Living in a small city rich with big ideas means we live among some of the world’s greatest minds, and now everyone can learn about the exciting advances being made in science, art, business, and society as they reshape our everyday lives. Moderators Adam Caplan and Shobhita Sharma have a witty, approachable style and curious, engaged perspectives. Each 20-25 minute episode features entertaining and compelling interviews with London-based guests and unique insights into the innovations being produced in Canada’s London.

RadioFreeG: ANGRY WORDS and KICKASS NEW MUSIC! This will be the number one new music podcast for 100% fan submitted content. If you are in a band or know of a band or musician that needs to be heard, submit an MP3 to radiofreeg@gmail.com and it can be played across the Interweb!