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Best podcasts about place names

Latest podcast episodes about place names

Demystifying Science
Prehistoric Origin of the Zodiac? – Hugh Evans, DemystifySci +424

Demystifying Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 138:45


Hugh Evans walks us across two thousand square miles of North Wales where the zodiac lives in the land itself, constellations pressed into mountains and rivers and place names older than Babylon ever dreamed of writing down. Before Ptolemy standardized the sky for empire, before Mesopotamia carved its tablets, someone in Gwynedd, Wales looked up and then etched the traces of the heavens into the Earth. Hugh helps us trace the thread of early celestial awareness from Göbekli Tepe to Northern Wales, by way of the tin routes of the Bronze Age, and the star that's missing from the Pleiades.Hugh's website: https://originofthezodiac.com/Hugh's Books: https://amzn.to/43alekUPATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADOX LOST PRE-SALE: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY7sKdoN5d29eUdYddEs0bHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-herePARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go! 00:05:01 Time as a Tool of Power00:14:06 Mythology as Memory System00:19:00 Welsh Landscape as Star Map00:26:42 Ptolemy, Babylon, and Zodiac Origins00:39:10 Proto-Constellations and Paleolithic Star Lore00:46:53 Place Names, Churches, and Encoded Astronomy01:00:13 Discovering the Gwynedd Star Map01:12:09 Göbekli Tepe, Ancient Metrology, and Shared Systems01:31:26 Bronze Age Trade and Maritime Civilization01:49:43 Civilization as Memetic Legacy02:08:08 Three Celestial Rings as Cultural Framework#zodiac #starmap #wales #ancientastronomy #neolithic #constellations #ancientcivilization #mythology #cosmology #bronzeage MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Missing Persons Mysteries
Malevolent Place Names - The Devil Because Of?

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 31:50 Transcription Available


Malevolent Place Names - The Devil Because Of?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Missing Persons Mysteries
MALEVOLENT Place Names and the MISSING - Is There A Connection?

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 31:50 Transcription Available


MALEVOLENT Place Names and the MISSING - Is There A Connection?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Missing Persons Mysteries
Malevolent Place Names and What Happens There

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 31:50 Transcription Available


Malevolent Place Names and What Happens ThereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Denim: Secret place names hiding in plain sight. Why the principal is more than your pal.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 13:46


1172. This week, we look at "toponyms" — words named after places — and you'll discover the hidden place names in denim, jeans, sherry, cantaloupe, and more. Then, we break down "principal" versus "principle," with memory tricks so you'll never forget the difference again.

Killers, Cults and Queens
The Spooky Sleepover: Baby Grands, Dog Headed Saints & MORE Rude Place Names

Killers, Cults and Queens

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 22:35


Welcome to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRRRToday we have a very special guest whilst Cheryl takes a much needed day off. Nikki is joined by her husband, Neil. Join them as they chat about Neil getting beaten up in his first ever sports massage - it's OK, he liked it, Nikki is plagued by scam emails for unbelievable offers ( free baby grand piano anyone?) and then they get into their rabbit holes of the week...Neil shares a story of a saint who looks a little different than we remember - St Christopher is a dog?!?And Nikki dives into MORE rude place names because you grubby lot can't get enough ( and we LOVE it!)So get comfy and cozy and join us as our third wheel!New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Missing Persons Mysteries
Malevolent Place Names and the People Missing from Them

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 31:50 Transcription Available


Malevolent Place Names and the People Missing from ThemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Killers, Cults and Queens
The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Pranks, Rude Place Names & Blackpool's Illuminations

Killers, Cults and Queens

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 24:16


Nikki and Cheryl are back for another chaotic catch-up filled with rabbit holes, road life and ridiculous history.This week: – Cheryl's “haunted” theatre turns out to be the ultimate prank – Nikki investigates Britain's funniest and most unfortunate village names – The surprisingly petty Victorian rivalry that sparked the Blackpool Illuminations – Tour stories, sleep deprivation, and cosy late-night nonsenseEqual parts spooky, silly and historical — just how we like it.Grab a snack, get comfy, and join the sleepover.New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Todays' Sponsor: WOLF ESCAPE GAMES! We only ever join with partners we truly use and like ourselves and who can offer you exclusive discounts! Please head to www.wolfescapegames.com and enjoy 15% off any purchase with the code KILLERS15 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

The Wednesday Conversation
Episode 559: Harmonizing the Gospels

The Wednesday Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 29:16


How do we make sense of the differences within the four Gospels?Readers of the Bible can't help but notice that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John sometimes tell the same stories differently. Was there one angel at the tomb (Matthew), or two (Luke)? Did Jesus cleanse the Temple at the beginning of his ministry (John), or near the end (Matthew)? In this episode, we explore how to make sense of this variety within the Gospel accounts. We discuss apparent contradictions, the literary conventions of first-century biographies, and how to read the Gospels with wise confidence in the reliability of Scripture.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: The Problem of Harmonization(4:27) Not Video Camera Footage(10:50) Place Names and Geography(14:25) Order, Grouping, and Theological Structure(21:09) Letting Matthew Be Matthew

Missing Persons Mysteries
The MISSING and MALEVOLENT Place Names - A Connection?

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 31:49 Transcription Available


The MISSING and MALEVOLENT Place Names - A Connection?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Breakfast Club - More FM
R18 - Simon's Rude Place Names

The Breakfast Club - More FM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:32


Some of them can't be true!

The Breakfast Club - More FM
Simon - Rude Place Names

The Breakfast Club - More FM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 5:32


Didn't expect that from Simon!

The Tonight Show
Wednesday 3 December - Planning Reform & The Place-Names Debate

The Tonight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 46:04


On The Tonight Show with Fionnán Sheahan: From ‘vetocracy to democracy' - the government's new Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan promises a cultural shift in Irish planning. We ask whether these reforms can finally rebalance individual rights to object with the need to deliver major public projects.And as the Herzog Park controversy reignites debate over historical links and colonial origins in place names, we explore whether Ireland is entering a wider national discussion about how we commemorate our past.

The Jersey Angle
EPISODE 10: Obsessed with NJ place names

The Jersey Angle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 55:17


Do you think you know how your town gots its name? Well, the story could be complete BS, and Scott Salmon is here to set you straight. Salmon has written a book entitled "Naming New Jersey: The Etymology of its Historical and Geographical Landmarks" which traces the origin of the names of more than 800 towns, landmarks and other spots. Brian and Mark sit down with him for a free-ranging Jersey nerdiest exploring the story behind everything from Hi-Nella to Ho-Ho-Kus.

Missing Persons Mysteries
Malevolent Place Names and Missing People- What Is the Connection?

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 31:50 Transcription Available


Malevolent Place Names and Missing People- What Is the Connection?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Missing Persons Mysteries
Disappearances and Malevolent Place Names

Missing Persons Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 31:49 Transcription Available


Disappearances and Malevolent Place NamesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Metropolitan Library System Podcast
Mr. History and Oklahoma Place Names

Metropolitan Library System Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 25:05


Have you ever wondered how the small towns dotting the landscape of Oklahoma got their names? Well, George Shirk did, and he wrote a book about it. Not only the mayor of Oklahoma City back in the 1960s, George Shirk was also a noted historian of all things Oklahoma. On this podcast we talk about his life and some of the things he wrote down in his book, Oklahoma Place Names.

Maine Calling
Wabanaki Place Names

Maine Calling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 43:04


What are the Wabanaki names that are part of our surroundings?

COLUMBIA Conversations
SUMMER ENCORE EPISODE: 2024 Mullan Road Conference, Sonics at MoPoP, Maritime Place Names

COLUMBIA Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 58:57


Feliks Banel's guests on this SUMMER ENCORE EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Jake Rehm and Bill Youngs of Eastern Washington University on this past May's Mullan Road Conference and Mullan Road history; and Richard Blumenthal, author of the 2024 book "Maritime Names of Washington"; plus, a live bootleg from the Saturday, September 7, 2024 performance by The Sonics at MoPoP; and the first installment in our listen back to Stan Freberg's "Oregon, Oregon!" centennial musical from 1959. This encore broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, September 7, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via www.space101fm.org at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. The original live broadcast was presented on September 8, 2024. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE RACING POD: 'This is why I love flat racing!' | Flags, Irish place names and Johnny Ward's Charity Bet

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 18:22


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back together again for this week's Racing Pod, with some fascination in Irish place names, flags and history. They talk a bit of racing too! We also hear from William Hill's Sam Norris. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with @WilliamHillIre. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Kennedy Molloy Catchup - Triple M Network
Dangerfield and Funny Place Names | '25 EP 109

Kennedy Molloy Catchup - Triple M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 72:39


FULL SHOW : Patrick Dangerfield joins us ahead of his 350th AFL Game; Titus has a list of funny place names; and is there a new Batman in the Suburbs Tomorrow: Adam Rozenbachs, Clown of the Week, and Richard Clapton Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
NightSide News Update 5-12-25

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 38:29 Transcription Available


8PM: Joe Salvo – Brain Tumor Survivor & Author on Life After Suffering a Brain Tumor…His Inspirational Recovery8:15PM: Amanda Rotondo on her book: Place Names in Boston & Beyond (Tongue-Twisted Town Tales)! A local woman writes about a comical look at long forgotten MA stories and characters.8:30PM: Paul Peters - Workplace Expert & Owner of Covenant Case Management Services on why are so many Gen Z employees electing not to climb the corporate ladder? Gen Z's 'conscious unbossing'…8:45PM: Dr. Bill Hennessey on Pres. Trump to sign executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% — he says to match other countries.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Allusionist
208. Four Letter Words: Ffff

The Allusionist

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 43:08


Welcome to four letter word season! We're kicking off with one of the most versatile words: it can be a noun, verb, punctuation, expostulation, full sentence on its own; it can be an intensifier, an insult and a compliment... and a Category A swear, which is why I've had to sanitise it for the title lest your pod app takes exception. And, of course, content note: this episode contains many category A swears, plus some sexual references. Lexicographer and editor Jesse Sheidlower joins to talk about making four editions (so far) of The F Word, a history and dictionary of the multivalent F word. Find his work at jessesword.com. Find out more about the episode and read the transcript at theallusionist.org/ffff (that's four Fs). Next up in Four Letter Word season: we revisit an even stronger swear. The Allusionist live show Souvenirs is happening in Toronto on 1 June and Montréal 9 June! Get tickets via theallusionist.org/events. To help fund this independent podcast, take yourself to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me reading from my ever-expanding collection of reference books, inside scoops into the making of this show, and watchalong parties. And best of all, you get to bask in the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, with music composed by Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Bluesky. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary podcast from CUNY TV about radio maven Himan Brown. Hear about the dawn of radio and Brown's remarkable career, via archive footage and new interviews with audio mavericks, by subscribing to Audio Maverick in your podcast app.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners eighteen free meals, plus free shipping on your first box, and free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Quince, luxurious clothing and homewares at prices 50-80% lower than comparable brands. Go to Quince.com/allusionist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer's Bone
Episode 707: Karmically Whipped With Amanda Rotondo

Writer's Bone

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 40:01


Local Reading, Mass., author Amanda Rotondo sits down with Daniel Ford at the Writers' Collaborative Learning Center to chat about her book Place Names in Boston & Beyond: Tongue-Twisted Town Tales. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

Happy Vermont
More Stories about Vermont Place Names

Happy Vermont

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 12:57


Vermont has no shortage of offbeat place names. What is special about place names is that they come with a story, either a true story or one that's a mix of myth, folklore and fact.  In this episode, host Erica Houskeeper shares some of Vermont's interesting place names.  Support Happy Vermont on Patreon  Visit HappyVermont.com

Top Ranking Podcast
Old timey Place Names You Can't Quit

Top Ranking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 16:35


Today, we're talking about the old school landmark names you can't quit. Do you say "meet you at HMV" in the mall even though HMV hasn't existed for years? How about the Space and Science Centre? The Rat Hole? A&B Sound!? And we discuss more adult sleepovers.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Should Google Maps use Irish place names in the Gaeltacht?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 9:47


If you open up Google Maps while you're driving through the Gaeltacht, you might notice that many of the place names are anglicised. Historian and Researcher at DCU Dr. Colm Mac Gearailt wants to change this situation, as he claims that it doesn't reflect the lived experience of those who reside there.He joins Seán to discuss.

Talking Istanbullocks:  Comedy Pubcast
Rude Place Names in England: A Lickey End Sketch Special

Talking Istanbullocks: Comedy Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 51:18


Whether it's Muff in Donegal, Twatt in Orkney, Lickey End in Worcestershire, we've all secretly dreamed of visiting places with rude names.Lickey End is Britain's best-kept secret. Join us as Norma the Nympho Nazi and loyal Betty navigate a world of nazi potato sacks, requesting discipline from John Wayne, abusing blow-ins, punch ups at jam making competitions, seducing postmen, shaming yourself on national television and getting down to the vinegar strokes with Nigel Farage.#comedysketches #britishhumour #middleEngland #satire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maine Calling
Wabanaki Place Names

Maine Calling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 51:10


The origins and stories behind the Wabanaki names for places such as moutains, rivers, towns and other places

Last Call Trivia Podcast
#169 - Which City Inspires You to Write a Song?

Last Call Trivia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 44:52


Episode #169 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast kicks off with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, our destination for today's theme round is “Place Names in Titles” Trivia!Round OneThe game begins with a Comics Trivia question about the alter ego of a Batman villain.Next, we have a Fashion Trivia question about an A-list actor's line of products.The first round concludes with a Television Trivia question that asks the Team to name the animated series inspired by the main characters of Back to the Future.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Television Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoIf you're looking for Trivia, you've come to the right place. For today's theme round, we're talking “Place Names in Titles” Trivia!The second round begins with a Books Trivia question about a memoir that follows a woman who impulsively buys a villa in Italy.Next, we have a Movie Link Trivia question that asks the Team to identify an actor based on three films they appeared in.Round Two concludes with a Music Trivia question about an American city that appears in the titles of popular songs from several artists.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Video Games. Let's power up!The Trivia Team is given five video game consoles and asked to name the company that produces each one.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

Fabulous Folklore with Icy
From Coven to Hot Coffee: The Folklore of Place Names Part 2

Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 21:25


Place names are important and pass on a lot of valuable information, even if we no longer understand how to interpret it. Within them, they tell us who used to live in an area, or what natural features were important. Some of them even end up with a range of legends to explain names that might otherwise seem random or bizarre. Folklore attempts to explain their origins. I've talked about unusual place names before, but this time, we're going to look at more of a range of names to see where they come from. So let's have a look at some place names from England, Wales, and the United States. Where did these names come from, and how does their original meaning compare to the names we know now? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/place-names-2/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

History Nerds United
HNU S4:E4 - Rebecca Bratspies on the New York City Names Like Major Deegan, Outerbridge, and Hutchinson

History Nerds United

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 32:21


Send us a textLet's figure out who we are cursing in traffic! Rebecca Bratspies joins me to talk her book Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York's Place Names. It's not just for city folk. Come listen!Buy Naming GothamSupport the show

Clare FM - Podcasts
Upcoming Exhibition Of 38 Kilnaboy Place Names

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 15:45


Kilnaboy School Hall is the venue for an upcoming exhibition of local place names. The exhibition of 38 Kilnaboy place names will take place this Friday, the 31st of January. The exhibition, which will feature photographs by Dr. Liam Jones, is the latest phase of place name research undertaken by the Kilnaboy Community Development Association. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Project Manager, Declan Kelleher and Chairperson of the Kilnaboy Community Development Association, Lilian Cassin. Photo (C): Clare FM

Forest North
Ojibwemowin Place Names

Forest North

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 82:12


Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joins this episode, along with Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson who returns to Forest North, to talk about the Ojibwe language, or Ojibwemowin, and some of the original place names in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior.Show Notes:Ojibwe People's Dictionary | the Ojibwe People's Dictionaryhttps://www.nps.gov/grpo/learn/historyculture/north-shore-place-names.htmhttps://openrivers.lib.umn.edu/article/rivers-north-shore-ojibwe-dialects/Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak | WTIP

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Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Nalikitquniejk and the meaning of using original Mi'kmaw place names

Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 11:07


A new welcome sign at Chisholm Park in Antigonish now includes the town's original Mi'kmaq name: Nalikitquniejk. Cultural historian and knowledge keeper Trevor Gould talks about how the name changed over the centuries and what it means to reclaim it. Trevor is a band councillor at nearby Paqtnkek First Nation. 

Today's Tolkien Times
Week 057 - Word-nerd Wednesday: A Plethora of Place-names Perchance?

Today's Tolkien Times

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 8:30


Join The Man of the West as he looks at a number of places named in Aragorn's retelling of the Song of Beren and Lúthien. Bonus: we learn what Morgoth's fortress has in common with the Halls of Mandos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COLUMBIA Conversations
Ep. 76: Mullan Road, The Sonics at MoPoP, and Maritime Place Names

COLUMBIA Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 58:57


Feliks Banel's guests on this live broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Jake Rehm and Bill Youngs of Eastern Washington University on this past May's Mullan Road Conference and Mullan Road history; and Richard Blumenthal, author of the new book "Maritime Names of Washington"; plus, a live bootleg from Saturday's performance by The Sonics at MoPoP; and the first installment in our listen back to Stan Freberg's "Oregon, Oregon!" centennial musical from 1959. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Daylight Time on Sunday, September 8, 2024 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle

The Allusionist
199. 199 ideas that I hadn't made into podcasts yet

The Allusionist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 35:19


Next episode is the 200th, therefore this is the 199th. I raid the 66 pages of ideas for episodes I have been keeping for nearly a decade, and present to you 199 that I have not yet made into podcasts (except for this one). Find the episode's transcript, plus more information about the topics therein, at theallusionist.org/199ideas. NEWSLUSIONIST: The new Allusionist live show Souvenirs is on tour in the UK right now! Rush to theallusionist.org/events for tickets and dates. And if you fancy concocting a quiz question for the imminent 200th episode, go to theallusionist.org/quiz to submit it; your deadline is 6 September 2024. To help fund this independent podcast, take yourself to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me and my collection of reference books, inside scoops into the making of this show, watchalong parties eg the new season of Taskmaster featuring my brother Andy, and the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community.  This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with music and editorial assistance from Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners eighteen free meals, plus free shipping on your first box, and free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire/new home for your cryptic puzzle that takes months to solve. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothing essentials, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase.  • LinkedIn Ads convert your B2B audience into high quality leads. Get $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/allusionist.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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London Walks
The oldest creature on earth, Queen Elizabeth’s Jewish ancestry & London place names

London Walks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 15:23


Yeah-Uh-Huh
YUH 185 - "Naming Gotham" with Author Rebecca Bratspies!

Yeah-Uh-Huh

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 65:06


YUH 185 is environtmental lawyer/professor/author Rebecca Bratspies and her book "Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues and Heroes Behind New York's Place Names". Sitting in the exhasberating traffic of the Major Deegan Highway one day, our guest had plenty of time to ponder (and sometimes curse) the faceless figures that blessed the infrastracture in and around one of the greatest cities in the world. As she researched some of these historical figures, she discovered that manyof them might have been worthy of their distinction, while others were far less deserving of having their name committed to posterity. For every Jackie Robinson or Shirley Chisolm that New Yorkers can feel good about, there was a nefarious character like Richard Riker who dealt in infamy. #gothamcity #majordeegan #jackierobinson #shirlychisolm #williamshea #brooklynbridge #cuny #queens #williamcullenbryant #johnastor #annhutchinson YUH Theme by David T and Mojo 3 https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Sobriety-Blues-David-Mojo3/dp/B091N8BJNB Rebecca Bratspies Offical https://www.rebeccabratspies.com/ Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues and Heroes Behind New York's Place Names on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Naming-Gotham-Villains-Rogues-Heroes/dp/1467151408   Yeah Uh Huh Social Stuff:    Yeah Uh Huh on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@yeahuhhuhpod Yeah Uh Huh on Facebook https://facebook.com/YeahUhHuhPod Yeah Uh Huh on Twitter https://twitter.com/YeahUhHuhPod Yeah Uh Huh on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7pS9l716ljEQLeMMxwihoS?si=27bd15fb26ed46aa Yeah Uh Huh on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611 Yeah Uh Huh Website: https://yeah-uh-huh.wixsite.com/yeahuhhuhpod

NCPR's Story of the Day
7/18/24: Removing racial slurs from Adirondack place names

NCPR's Story of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 9:36


(Jul 18, 2024) Some places in the Adirondacks were named with racial slurs because Black settlers lived nearby. A group of residents is trying to restore history by renaming those places with the settlers' real names. Also: New York will close Great Meadow prison in Washington County.

NashVillager
July 17, 2024: The logic of illogical Nashville place names

NashVillager

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 16:33


The ways we talk about places in Nashville may not always clearly align with the map, but understanding the city's history helps make sense of things. Plus the local news for July 17, 2024 and this week's What Where When-s[RI1] day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXPI've been changing this style weekly in the NV newsletter but realizing I have not flagged here [RI1]

RNZ: Nine To Noon
The meaning and stories behind Māori place names in Otago

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 9:57


Ōtepoti, Taieri and Kaikorai are well known names to people in Dunedin and Otago - but where did they come from and what do they mean?

RNZ: Morning Report
Proposal to restore two Māori place names in Auckland

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 3:44


Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hopes to bring back the traditional name of part of Auckland's waterfront, which is Te Tōangaroa, meanwhile the southern suburb of Takanini could be changed back to its original spelling with an extra 'a' Takaanini. New Zealand Geographic Board secretary Wendy Shaw spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast
Episode 145 - Vaucluse Gear, Summer Hiking Gear, Place Names, Evans Notch

Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 108:30


 https://slasrpodcast.com/     SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week, we welcome back our friend Brice from Vaucluse gear to give us some updates on all things Vaucluse - we will talk about the Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame, some updates to the product as well as some new plans. Keeping the summer is coming theme in mind, we also have a breakdown of some of the gear you are going to need to swap out as the warmer weather arrives, we will also break down the top recommended hikes this summer in Evans Notch, we've often talked about Evans Notch so its time to remind everyone once again of one of the best but also most overlooked areas in the white mountains. Also, an update on the reconciliation in place names committee, some fun facts about toilet paper use in the white mountains, animals news, subscription prices for alltrails, and some recent search and rescue news.  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Welcome Back to our Sponsor - 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks   This week's Guest Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Vaucluse Instagram Vaucluse YouTube   Topics Stomp gets fact checked Hiking Drama - Hiking overalls Toilet Paper use in the Pemi District All Trails Subscription price Animal News Satellite Technology Update on the Reconciliation in Place Names Committee Solar Eclipse planning and Earthquakes in NH Avalanche On Mt. Washington Summer Hiking Tips Evans Notch Recommended hikes Notable Hikes Welcome Brice from Vaucluse  Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Blogilates Instagram  Guy from Maine who crawled into the toilet pit The administration wants to relocate grizzlies..  Man dead after mountain lion attack FCC approves technical framework to allow satellite providers to work with mobile device companies to offer service Reconciliation in place names committee  Solar eclipse 411 Gilford earthquake connected to Conway ‘Boom'? Massive avalanche at Mt. Washington Harry Potter's Express suspends service Gear Junkie Article on Vaucluse  Divers search for missing Vt. man Mt. Major rescue   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Welcome Back to our Sponsor - 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks

Scottish Blethers
Series 3 Episode 6 | Scottish Place Names

Scottish Blethers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 43:17


There's no doubt about it - there are some weird and wonderful place names to be found across Scotland, while the pronunciation of others can leave visitors scratching their heads in puzzlement. In this episode, we discuss how place names are very much linked to the history of our nation.

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Growing recognition to change offensive place names

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 55:27


Until this month, one of Colorado's highest peaks was named for the former state governor who fostered and supported what became known as the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864. It took years of pressure and an awareness campaign to get the name changed. Still, support is not universal. We'll get the story on changing the Mount Evans name to Mount Blue Sky - and some updates on other important place name changes. GUESTS Fred Mosqueda (Southern Arapaho), Arapaho Language and Culture Program Coordinator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Chester Whiteman (Southern Cheyenne), Cheyenne coordinator of the Culture Program of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes Dr. David Lewis (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde), assistant professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University and blogs at NDN History Research  Roman Rain Tree (Dunlap Band of Mono Indians, Choinumni, Wukchumni), chief impact officer for Seeds of Sovereignty and community organizer for the Industrial Areas Foundation Tom Rodgers (Blackfeet), senior advisor for the Rocky Mountain Tribal Council

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 172 - Sacral Place-Names With Laurine Albris

Nordic Mythology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 80:46


In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Laurine Albris to discuss various Sacred Place-names and Odin place-names in Bornholm and beyond!------------------------------------------------Follow Laurine on Twitter:@LAlbrisVisit Laurine's website at:www.laurinealbris.comFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

The History of England
Place Names - A Shedcast

The History of England

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 38:45


English place names are a direct window in into the lives of our ancestors - an insight into the origins or remarkable features of ancient settlements. Here's a brief survey of how to decode some of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.