Podcasts about rats

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Pied Piper! Rats are plaguing a small village, but one musician has an interesting solution. Listen and find out! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets.  Today, Anne Levin, executive director of the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and co-founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, talks about rats and other small furry creatures as pets.

Suzanne Reisman is one of Leah's friends from MySpace and they sat down to talk about her viral sensation - the New York City History of Garbage and Rats walking tour! Coming soon to a newspaper or TV near you! She's been featured in Time Out NYC, the NY Post, Nebraska and Australian radio shows, and even made it to newspapers in Europe and Chinatown. We dig deep on how (and why) she created the  walking tour before talking about her favorite moment of the day. Follow Suzanne online GANYC Suzanne Reisman  TripAdvisor booking link  Off Beaten Subway Track Attractions  suzanne@offbeatwalkingtours.com Show notes Ghost of Aaron Burr: https://associationofparanormalstudy.com/2019/03/01/the-world-was-wide-enough-the-multiple-hauntings-of-aaron-burr/  https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/this-garbage-and-rats-walking-tour-explores-the-grossand-engrossinghistory-of-nyc-051425  https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/strolling-through-roger-eberts-perfect-london-walk Rats by Robert Sullivan  https://sharsheret.org/ https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2023/04/mayor-adams-anoints-kathleen-corradi-nyc-s-first-ever-rat-czar https://nypost.com/2025/06/25/lifestyle/rat-whisperer-offers-tours-of-nycs-rodent-hotspots-theyre-sort-of-little-monsters-but-also-sort-of-cute/ https://avagardnerplay.com/ Comphy sheets (now owned by Coop sheets) Brooklinen https://www.coco-mat.com/usa/en/sleep/mattresses  Big Fig Thuma Shoe Recommendations https://www.stegmannusa.com/collections/womens-shoes  https://www.topoathletic.com/women/womens-shoes/activity/Recovery Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about city critters.

Stub Me Down Podcast is live on location! As the official podcast of Oktoberfest at The Vortex, JW and Skinny had the chance to talk to each of the bands in the lineup. The day kicked off, as any jamband festival should, with some good ole' Grateful Dead. The Wharf Rats Live filled the opening frame, and Skinny spoke with Eric “Dawg” Metzman about their sound, channeling the Grateful Dead, and the difference between indoor and outdoor performances. Check them out at thewharfratslive.com. 

Dr. David Holland examines Doctrine and Covenants 121-123, exploring how persecution and personal choice distinguish  between being called and being chosen.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zcGqYwKkYCsALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 121-123 Part 2https://youtu.be/tOESaKomzPI2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 121-123 Part 3https://youtu.be/Ynp-cNSCk4sFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Dr. David Holland02:58 Does God have favorites? 06:48 Rats love Oreos09:49 Unrighteous dominion12:29 Section 121 is like an accordion16:28 If God is repeating Himself–pay attention!19:13 The Savior has descended below22:34 Some are kept from the truth26:08 Religious persecution the early 19th century30:19 Joseph's statement about religious freedom36:23 Head into the wave38:36 The power of being cheerful40:58 Being a billboard for the gospel45:41 Dr. Holland shares his testimony of the Savior and His Restoration51:31  End of Part 2 - Dr. David HollandThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Janelle is here to review a movie, rats and dogs, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 full 1839 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:12:19 +0000 jo12zMMQ1wlrkGRS0DsOtcOiFaGDsw96 comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Janelle is here to review a movie, rats and dogs, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://pla

Its Wednesday, so you know what time it is. Time for Rats Off A Ship, where we play sound from the sports world and we tell you if we agree (Rats Not Off A Ship) or if we don't agree ( Rats Off A Ship). Giannis Antetoumnpko and his basketball future?

In hour three of the show , Tobin & Leroy talk some NBA basketball as Russell Westbrook signed with the Sacramento Kings and Leroy wondered could the Heat have used a person like Russ on the team? With the season approaching and Tyler Herro out for the first couple months of the season. where will the scoring come from cause no fan wants to see the offensive struggles? Tobin & Leroy start to look at week 7 of the NFL schedule with Thursday's Night AARP bowl contest between the 41 year old Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on 40 year old Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals and the London game between the Rams vs Jaguars. Finally, we play our favorite Wednesday game Rats off a Ship".

It's hump day and Tobin & Leroy gets you through it talking what is going in the world of sports. They talk about the Miami Dolphins and all the controversy with QB Tua Tagovailoa and his unprovoked comments he made following the loss the Los Angeles Chargers. Tua will be answering questions from the media today and they will ask him about how his comments was a national headline? Tobin & Leroy talk about how the 1-5 start to the season has the fanbase very upset and quickly irritable but it has opened the eyes to the fact they arena good team with a lot of weaknesses especially upfront with the offensive and defensive lines. With a 1-5 record are they in the business of trading some of their players and would you let Chris Grier make personnel decisions? They talk Florida Panthers who are back on the ice tonight looking to get back on the winning track as they are in a national televise game vs the Detroit Wings. The Miami Heat host their red, white and pink scrimmage tonight at the Kaseya center. They ask the question who will be the go to guy with Tyler out for a couple of months? Tobin & Leroy start to talk University of Miami vs Louisville Cardinals at the Hard Rock Friday night. Star defensive player Reuben Bain is getting a lot national recognition but he says he doesn't wat any individual awards when the big awards "the natty" us the ultimate goal. We talk all of this and much more including "Mix Bag" and our favorite Wednesday game "Rats off A Ship" on today's Tobin & Leroy show.

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Welcome to episode number 309! Tonight we will be taking a look at Werner Herzog's version of Dracula, from 1979, his film is titled Nosferatu: The Vampyre. Klaus Kinski stars as the cursed vampire, Dracula in this moody yet stylish take on the classic tale based on Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula. In this film, Count Dracula purchases property in Harker's village and moves from Transylvania to Wismar, spreading the Black Plague across the land. Only Harker's fiance, Lucy, a woman who is pure of heart, can bring an end to his reign of horror.

Whats up all you meddling Tugalos and Tugalets out there!! This week the boys talk about Logans Wedding, Clases cohost job, bashing other members on the network like usual and of course the main topic, one we all have seen and loved growing up...Scooby Doo on Zombie Island! Be safe when tugging it to this one, you know what cats are like when they see stuff dangling around!!! Rats!? Rwhere!?   www.goldenmojoent.com   www.ko-fi.com/goldenmojoent    As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree https://linktr.ee/thegoldenimage80s   Follow us on our social media Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092241900860 Youtube:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenimage80s/ Golden 80's hosted by Jeremy Golden and Brandon Taylor Nostalgia Tug hosted by Logan Cothran and Lance Menzie Produced and edited by Jeremy Golden and Lance Menzie Art by Esteban Gomez Reyes s   https://instagram.com/esteban.gomezr?utm_medium=copy_link Theme music by REDproduction  Golden 80's is a product of Golden Mojo Entertainment   And here are some other great shows from Golden Mojo Entertainment MurdNerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MurdNerds www.linktr.ee/murdnerds The Call Guys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theCallGuysPod www.linktr.ee/thecallguyspodcast The United States of Paranormal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunitedstatesofparanormal www.theunitedstatesofparanormal.com Indiana Chiefs Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INChiefsFansPod Golden Image Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldenImagePodcast www.linktr.ee/goldenimagepodcast A Court of Books and Booze Facebook; www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB https://linktr.ee/acobab The Puck Yeah Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566980128235 Gridiron Kingz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563283119317   #Goldenmojoentertainment  #Goldenmojo  #Goldenimage  #Goldenimagepodcast #IndianaChiefsFans  #TheUnitedStatesofParanormal  #TheCallGuys  #Murdnerds #ACourtofBooksandBooze #Music #Adventure #food #Wine #MiniGolf #spotifypodcast  #applepodcast  #podcast #80s #Golden80s 

It has been a hot minute since the last installment of a discography-series episode dropped, and I couldn't be happier than to share that I was able to convince Sammy Sanchez to join me for a breakdown of the King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard catalog.Sammy and I go all the way back to Two Thousand and Twenty-Two, when I met him for the first time after having his awesome father, Cesar, sit down with me to talk music and life.I've gotten to know Sammy via these (now five total) podcast conversations, and that lane of my life is richer for it.In our initial conversation, we talked LCD Soundsystem, Pink Floyd, and Tom Waits. Our second installment peeked into the Tom Waits discography. We did a Beck episode, and a Radiohead episode, and now...it's Kay Gee & the Elle Double-you, baby!How does one attempt to describe King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard? Well...they're an Australian rock band that has broken the mold of prolific studio recordings. In short, they formed in 2010, and have dropped 30 records in that span, and no, there are no typos in this sentence.Thirty records!Beyond that, you just have to see for yourself. They can get heavy. They sometimes journey. And -- from time to time -- they jam. Here's the collection (to the best of our knowledge):Willoughby's Beach (2011)12 Bar Bruise (2012)Eyes Like the Sky (2013)Float Along -- Fill Your Lungs (2013)Oddments (2014)I'm in Your Mind Fuzz (2014)Quarters! (2015)Papier Mache Dream Balloon (2015)Nonagon Infinity (2016)Flying Microtonal Banana (2017)Murder of the Universe (2017)Sketches of Brunswick East (2017)Polygondwanaland (2017)Gumboot Soup (2017)Fishing for Fishies (2019)Infest the Rats' Nest (2019)Chunky Shrapnel (2020)K.G. (2020)L.W. (2021)Butterfly 3000 (2021)Butterfly 3001 (2022)Ominium Gatherum (2022)Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms, and Lava (2022)Made in Timeland (2022)Laminated Denim (2022)Changes (2022)Petro Dragonic Apocalypse (2023)The Silver Cord (2023)Flight b741 (2024)Phantom Island (2025)And there you have it. And in case you were curious, yes, that was exhausting to type and italicize. So, yes, I can imagine how you totally didn't read it at all.Regardless, Sammy and I motored through the thing and did so (in my estimation) with some sense of efficiency; we didn't dawdle and we certainly didn't speed.Needless, to say, I hope there's a way for some folks to find this conversation enjoyable, be they K.G. & the L.W. fans or not. It was certainly fun and rewarding to do it.Many thanks to Sammy for his knowledge and his energy, and thank you to all of you that support the show.Cheers.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained in this episode (or any other, for that matter). These particular selections are clips I poached from a tune called, "Packet Man," by Digital Underground. It can be found on their 1990 release, Sex Packets, and is available to us c/o Tommy Boy Music, LLC.

Carly York joins the show to talk about the most heroic rats you'll ever meet. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about some drunk monkeys, and Rachel gets into sharks' toothy foreheads. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to learn more about all of our stories! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our Sponsors:  Visit ⁠https://GrowTherapy.com/WEIRDEST⁠ today to get started.  Go to ⁠https://Quince.com/weirdest⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are pumped this morning after the home opener last night for the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, as they defeated the Chicago Blackhawks. We hear from the Championship head coach Paul Maurice, as he reflects on the banner going up and Aaron Ekblad. Are the Dolphins dumpster fires… Jaelan Phillips doesn't seem to think so. The Miami Heat face off against the Spurs today in their 3rd Preseason game, can Kel'el Ware put a masterclass up against Wemby again… Tobin sure hopes so. We lose Leroy to Cleveland and of course Tobin must let him know about it. Tobin and Brittney get into the Mixed Bag as we hear from; Bam Adebayo, Deon Sander, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. It is hour 3 and we get Leroy back, and we talk about the Heat and how Tobin's show poniness is left at the door when he goes to the Heat games. Tobin shares reports that the word coming from the Dolphins is that it doesn't look like we will be getting firings anytime soon. We play our favorite Wednesday game Rats Off A Ship! Cardinals head coach, Minkah on Kenneth Grant, and Lebron James. It came out yesterday that Odell Beckham Jr. will have to serve a 6 game suspension if/when he signs with a team for PED usage, this makes the gang spiral into funny moments of people denying they took any PEDs. Jerry Jones gets fined for giving the finger to Giants fans and the guys go on a hilarious rant. Then we talk about HOCKEY injuries … Those guys are insane.

Greg and Jaren take a look at the newest Classified news, the NYCC Pythona load out, as well as digital reveals for Lifeline, Hit N Run, and Mole Rats V2!

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A French influencer has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after authorities arrested him for stabbing unsuspecting bystanders with empty needles as part of a ‘prank' for social media. Man wearing same underwear during alleged robbery leads to arrest Florida Man Arrested For Pooping on Opossum in Public A man from central China has won a 70-day wilderness challenge after surviving off rats, insects, and wild plants in one of the country's most grueling outdoor competitions. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Crabbs joins and tries to shed some light on the Dolphins struggles with the offensive and defensive line. The Miami Hurricanes look like the best team in college football, Joe and Hollywood take a look at the Canes remaining schedule.

Governor Kathy Hochul has renewed an executive order allowing New York pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is traveling to Albania Monday on what City Hall says is a trip to promote tourism and economic ties. Also, the Yankees are on the brink of elimination after dropping the first two games against the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-five American League Division Series. And finally, acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan discusses how his department is working to curb the city's rat population following the resignation of New York City's rat czar, Kathleen Corradi.

Send us a textThe Steelers pulled off a nail-biter in Dublin, topping the Vikings 24–21, but not without some drama — third-string QB Skylar Thompson was jumped and robbed on Friday night, and injuries to Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin II could spell trouble heading into the bye week. We also check in on the wild Clemente Wall court case, where the fan who fell 21 feet at PNC Park showed up to support his buddy facing charges. And of course, the Pittsburgh Scanner delivers: mooning neighbors, weed-smoking grandmas, lemonade kids with “guns,” and a porch visit that turned out to be just a friend.From Tai Lopez's alleged $112M Ponzi scheme to the arrest of “Penis Man,” Kanye's unhinged betrayal list, and a Jimmy Dean sausage recall for wood splinters (yes, really), this one is stacked. We've got fart stories from Arnold, Cardi B's wisdom on “favorite eaters,” and even a guy dressed as Mr. Larson from Happy Gilmore tackling the 18-18-18 golf challenge. Toss in the world's fastest 100-meter sprint on all fours, landlord IP theft, and a grandma tossing coins in a jet engine — and you've got a perfect Greenfield's Finest mix of football, chaos, and pure nonsense.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast!Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

In this week’s episode of Political Contessa, Jennifer welcomes Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn. Ed has represented District 2 since 2018 and previously served as City Council President from January 2022 to January 2024, acting as the "backup mayor" when the mayor is unavailable. As part of a historic Boston political family, Ed is the son of former mayor Raymond Flynn and has dedicated much of his career to public service, including more than 20 years in the US Navy. Known for his advocacy on safety, fiscal responsibility, and quality-of-life issues, Ed is widely respected for his tenacity, focus on local concerns, and steadfast commitment to Boston neighborhoods. Jennifer and Ed dive into the seismic shift on the Boston City Council, examining the transition from moderate to more radical approaches and their impact on key city issues. This episode highlights Ed Flynn's outspoken critiques of council priorities, including the neglect of local public safety, rising property taxes, and lawless city streets, in favor of national and international causes. Ed calls out open drug use, lawlessness in bike and scooter transit, challenges with affordable housing, and contentious regulations that drive away developers. The discussion also covers the dangers facing city residents, including alarming incidents in neighborhoods such as Beacon Hill and the Boston Common, as well as ongoing battles over support for the Boston Police Department. Throughout, controversial topics surface, including resistance from council colleagues to enforce basic laws and the struggle to refocus attention on the core responsibilities of city government. "Boston is like the wild, wild west; we just can't allow anyone to do what they want to do in the city just because they feel like it." ~Ed Flynn This week on Political Contessa: The transformation of the Boston City Council from moderate to radical ideology Neglect of neighborhood services, safety, and infrastructure in favor of national issues Escalating open drug use and distribution of over 80,000 needles monthly Public safety crises, including lawlessness, human trafficking, and frequent break-ins Declining support for and staffing of the Boston Police Department Impact of increased property taxes and regulatory challenges on housing and affordability Unregulated bike lanes and scooter use are worsening city safety and public frustration Persistent calls from Ed Flynn and allies for a return to local, constituent-focused governance Connect with Ed Flynn: XCity Councilor Ed Flynn Official PageEd for Boston Official Campaign Website Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's HUMP DAY and the guys kick things off with America's favorite pastime as the Wildcard gets underway. Tobin shamefully admits he loves him some Mormon Housewives content, and the gang debates whether FSU should be upset about having a Friday game ahead of the big matchup against Miami. Have we watered down the art of rushing the field? Plus, we're thrilled to report that weather reports are officially back at the Windowplex with Leroy. Big news out of Cleveland — the Browns decide to bench Joe Flacco in favor of rookie QB Dillon Gabriel. Meanwhile, how did Aaron Rodgers manage to put himself in the perfect position to win the division? The Cats are back in less than a week — what are they going to look like without Barkov, and will they bring him back in time? Vick Fangio stirs controversy by claiming something's going on with the kicking balls, and the crew remembers the legendary coach who once accused someone of putting helium in the footballs. In our Mixed Bag segment, Erik Spoelstra says he wants the New Yorkers gone, and Napheesa Collier shakes up the WNBA with some blunt exit interview comments about the league commissioner. From Boca Heat training camp, the guys react to news that Terry Rozier is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Barkov is out here hobnobbing with the Heatles. Tobin and Leroy dive into Tyreek Hill's injury and what they expect from Jaylen Waddle in his absence. Spoelstra reveals that Barkov told him he'll only be out 4–5 months — interesting. Then it's time for our favorite Wednesday game: Rats Off a Ship! Is LeBron stirring up drama again? And Tobin gets annoyed that the rest of the crew's rats seem to be on the fence about the Canes blowing out Florida State. News also hits that the Miami Dolphins have officially cut former second-round pick Cam Smith, and the gang reacts to Mike McDaniel's comments on the move. Tobin issues a Minus 1 to the Angels' social team after they post a graphic announcing they're not bringing back Ron Washington — but it looked like he had passed away. We go through the early slate of Wildcard games and give some final thoughts on the Cam Smith decision. Plus, we replay our interview with Bam Adebayo — he gets into not winning DPOY, his frustration, the team's mentality, last season, and what he expects this year. He gives praise to Norman Powell (but not too much), and shares insight on his relationship with Kel'el Ware.

The Miami Heat are in training camp in Boca and the news coming out of the camp is that Terry Rozier is dealing with a hammy and Barkov is hobnobbing with the Heatles. Tobin and Leroy get into Tyreek's injury and how they expect for Waddle to step up in his absence. Some interesting news coming out of Heat camp is Erik Spoelstra saying that Barkov said he is only going to be out 4-5 months. Then we play our favorite Wednesday game Rats Off A Ship! Is Lebron making a stink and Tobin gets annoyed that the gangs rats seem to be on the fence when it comes to the canes blowing out Florida State.

A plague has hit The Commonwealth of Plaintonville. For the past 6 weeks, giant rats have been coming up from the ground, attacking the people. The mayor has sent for heroes, but none have answered the call. It's time for the Commoners to rise up and go below to fight the rats themselves.In this ridiculous one shot players play as Commoners with average hit points of 4. Every time they die, a new member of the town comes down to take their place. Players roll for HP and damage type, and must make up a new character on the fly. It's ridiculous. It's hilarious. It's a lot of death.Follow the podcast's socials!Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@talltale_tavern_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@TalltaleTavernPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@TalltaleTavernPodcast⁠⁠⁠Plus, join our ⁠⁠discord!⁠Thank you to our players! DnDaisies - Find her on Instagram and tiktok @DnDaisiesTiddly - Find her on twitch and bluesky @TiddlyTyler Adelsperger - Find him on Instagram @midwestbriarScott Esmond - Find him here on this podcast.Talltale Tavern Theme song by Tyler AdelspergerPodcast Artwork by ⁠Zaezar (twitch.tv/zaezar)⁠Additional Music: Celtic Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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In the context of his proposed budget for 2026, Mayor Mike Johnston has announced plans to shut down two shelters, saving the city $11 million. But that's still far from enough to cover the $250 million shortfall between 2025 and 2026. The mayor critics are growing in number and intensity, blaming him for mismanagement, so Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins producer Paul Karolyi to talk about who's to blame for the budget woes and what they have to do with his new policy strategy on homelessness. Plus, a ⁠longshot candidate for governor⁠ enters the race, and a listener has questions about rats at Larimer Square. Patty talked about ⁠the mayor's plans⁠ for Central Park. Paul mentioned ⁠Denverite's reporting⁠ on the city's budget woes.  Get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor! You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at ⁠https://membership.citycast.fm⁠ What do you think about the mayor's new direction on homelessness? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at ⁠denver.citycast.fm⁠. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@citycastdenver⁠ Chat with other listeners on reddit: ⁠r/CityCastDenver⁠ Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: ⁠Wise⁠ ⁠Window Nation⁠ ⁠Multipass⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ - use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

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Episode:  E1118 - PERSONAL PODCAST - Bobbing for Rats    Description:  There is a new killer in the stable, Kelly gets selected for Amazon Vine and handwashing is a real issue.    Coupled with Chaos full episodes and bonus content subscriptions are available here:  Premium Content, including Additional 90 Day Fiancé episodes, coverage of other TLC and A&E shows and even some crime news along with more personal podcast episodes are available by subscription at:    Supercast: https://coupledwithchaosnetwork.supercast.tech/    Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/coupledwithchaos    Apple: Coupled with Chaos Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/coupled-with-chaos/id6442522170    Contacts us:  Email: Coupledwithchaos@gmail.com    Web site: https://coupledwithchaos.com    Facebook: @Coupledwithchaos    Instagram: @Coupledwithchaos    Twitter: @CoupledwChaos 

Episode: PERSONAL PODCAST - Bobbing for Rats  Description: There is a new killer in the stable, Kelly gets selected for Amazon Vine and handwashing is a real issue.  Coupled with Chaos full episodes and bonus content subscriptions are available here: Premium Content, including Additional 90 Day Fiancé episodes, coverage of other TLC and A&E shows and even some crime news along with more personal podcast episodes are available by subscription at:  Supercast: https://coupledwithchaosnetwork.supercast.tech/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coupledwithchaos  Apple: Coupled with Chaos Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/coupled-with-chaos/id6442522170  Contacts us: Email: Coupledwithchaos@gmail.com  Web site: https://coupledwithchaos.com  Facebook: @Coupledwithchaos  Instagram: @Coupledwithchaos  Twitter: @CoupledwChaos 

It's a huge episode for loving Britain, but more importantly it's a huge episode for cagoules. This is the UK's number 1 cagoule podcast, and a very special guest has got Elis barking like a waterproof dog in heat.If you're anti-outer layers then this is not the place to be.It's slightly lighter ground on the anecdote front as John has just written down ‘Autumn' and Elis can't even handle drinking two pints. A loss for James but there's more wins for Robins in a week where he smells different for the first time since 1998.Plus we ask, "what would happen if you gave a sherbet dip dab to a pagan?"Bonus Bureau content is available on Saturday morning, only on BBC Sounds, and if you want to get on everything from parkas to perfumes it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.

9/26/25: MTA Pres Max Page w/ Globe's Dan Shaughnessy: UMass football & much more. Rep. Mindy Domb: honoring Clare Higgins & the Source-to-Sea clean-up. Gfld Council Pres Lora Wondolowski: rats at the dump & the new Citizens Academy. Peggy Gillespie: meditation & mindfulness. Donnabelle Casis w/ Sunny Allis: "We're Riding the Same Wave” – come wear art!

Summer heatwaves and missed bin collections have created panic in the press that rat numbers in the UK are increasing. We ask Steve Belmain, Professor of Ecology at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich for the science. This summer Wales became the first country in the UK to ban plastic in wet wipes, with the other nations pledging they will do the same. Over the past few weeks there's been work to remove a giant mound of them, known as ‘Wet Wipe Island' on the Thames in west London. Marnie Chesterton has been to find out how they got there and what damage they could be doing to the river's ecosystem.Professor Sadiah Quereshi, Chair in Modern British History at the University of Manchester explains why we should see the extinction of species as a modern, and often political phenomenon. Her book Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction is the second book we're featuring from the shortlist for the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.And Lizzie Gibney, senior physics reporter at Nature brings us a round up of the news causing a stir in science circles this week.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Ella Hubber, Jonathan Blackwell and Clare Salisbury Editor: Ilan Goodman Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

HOUR 4- Klein Has Rats, Old People's Secrets and MORE full 1561 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:42:00 +0000 1o5wMHU5TQhmZhKjum66rhTXKreW7wlj society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 4- Klein Has Rats, Old People's Secrets and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?

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Rock 'n roll rippers Helena Rats are in the house this week! The band's May release "Plague City" embraces the rich possibilities of fast, heavy-tinged guitar music without pretension—though not without an accessible complexity that rewards the true heads. Diego and Jeff from the band pop in to talk about the new tunes, drink-to-performance ratios, the cocktail of ingredients that make up their sound (hint: the 70s play a role), the languages of rock shorthand, and the simpler times of their teenage fandom. Music this week: "Grab the Shovel" by Helena Rats (13:01)"Time Out" by Stuck (36:05)"Bombit Baby" by Helena Rats (52:04)"Night Terrors" by Altar Girl (67:06)"Somebody Put PCP in My Clam Chowder" by Xray Xeroxx (92:29)

Join James (from the Watchtower Database YouTube channel) as he shows his good buddy Brian the entire DC Animated Universe from start to finish for the very first time, in the controversial airdate order--so he may view these shows the way human beings experienced them in the far-gone days of the 1900s (and 20-hundreds). Will Brian become a super-fan like James or intensely regret agreeing to do this?This week's episode:"Rats""Batman Beyond"Original airdate: 11/20/1999Batman must protect Dana from a dangerous secret admirer - a teenage outcast who lives underground with mutated rats as his only companions.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro16:41 - Review and Ratings1:00:24 - Yoppie Mail1:14:24 - OutroGoogle Form for the next live show!https://bit.ly/yoplocationNext episode:"Mind Games" (Batman Beyond)DCAU Airdate Viewing Order:https://www.watchtowerdatabase.com/resourcesSend us an email!batwagonpod @gmailBuy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yoppieBuy a Yoppie Dude T-Shirt!https://www.watchtowerdatabase.com/shopVote for James' baby in the Baby of the Year contest!

Our Heroes are in a traffic battle in the Pizza Hut parking lot but that's okay because they're on their way to rat neighborhood. Stop thinking about hackers and how the Matrix has you because Nick & Eric are on the same page. Rats move in and Nick's Nifty Team is taking over. Sorry Graysie. Support us directly https://www.patreon.com/100percenteat where you can join the discord with other 100 Percenters, stay up to date on everything, and get The Michael, Jordan Podcast every Friday. Follow us on IG & Twitter: @100percenteat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neither of us got a summer vacation from our jobs, but we still decided to give our BRAINS the summer off! Listen to hear us catch up on the TV news we missed and share all the delicious garbage TV we've been loving

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 9/17/25 - Mariah Carey’s Christmas Residency, Snakes and Rats Everywhere, Kash Patel Meltdown, Killa Cam standing up for Treasure, Cardi B Album Wait, White-Ish Wednesday, Cardi B Pregnant, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep in the belly of the beast, Uly, Paris, and Lemon, concoct an elaborate ruse to deceive the elves in their midst. Meanwhile, Linus finds much more straightforward ways of solving problems. Follow us on bluesky for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.Special Thanks as always to Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button, and our Big Freak Spacejamfan!This episode features additional sound design by Michaël Ghelfi. Michaël creates brilliantly crafted soundscapes and ambient tracks for all sort of productions and they make perfect accompaniment to your ttrpg home games. Find his work on YouTube, and support that good stuff on Patreon.Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review!Advertise on Rude Tales of Magic via Gumball.fm.Support the show: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Dan Tom as they decode SPY – the movie from 2015. Find out if this spy comedy movie holds up.  It has a great cast. But does it work as a comedy? This movie is written and directed by Paul Feig.  It stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Allison Janney, Miranda Hart, and others.  But it is a comedy spy movie and there is a hit-or-miss track record for these movies. Can this writer, director, actors and crew pull this off?  Listen to find out! Some of the things we cover in our look at SPY include: ·         The cast – does it work? ·         How much of this movie was improvisation? ·         Jason Statham's role was originally going to be different that it ended.  How is it different? ·         Melissa McCarthy has to carry much of this movie.  Does she succeed? ·         Did Aldo have a backstory we never saw? ·         What are some of the common spy movie tropes that we see? ·         Why do Elektra King and Madeleine Swann from the James Bond series get mentioned? ·         Rats! ·         Will there be a SPY 2? ·         Do Dan and Tom think this spy movie is worth watching? ·         And of course, there are more. So, take a listen to hear what works and what doesn't work in this movie. Tell us what you think about our decoding of SPY – the movie from 2015? Had you seen this movie before listening to this episode?  If not, will you now?    Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: http://bit.ly/3VlyK17

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Lawmakers Attempt to Improve the Ticket-Buying Experience  (First) | The City's Rat Czar Shares Progress and Challenges (Starts at 23:40) | Helping Monarch Butterflies Thrive in NYC (Starts at 44:44)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

It has been more than two years since Mayor Adams appointed a "rat czar."  Kathleen Corradi, citywide director of rodent mitigation, reports on progress in the city's fight against the pests, and challenges that remain, like persistent rats nests near playgrounds and in parks. 

Some hauntings don't just cling to houses—they linger in the places people loved most. This is the terrifying and unforgettable story of a haunted bar in Leesville, Louisiana, where a ghost refused to leave the job she once dedicated her life to. Back in the 1970s, a young worker was hired to help renovate a run-down brick building that had once been a lively bar and disco. Its massive wooden bar had been hauled all the way from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, but the glamour was long gone. Rats ran across the shelves, drunks swore they saw things no one else could, and the air itself carried a strange energy. One night around 3:30 a.m., while painting the ceiling alone, the worker felt the unmistakable sensation of being watched. Turning his head, he saw an elderly woman in glasses, a green hat, and an old coat with a brooch. She smiled but said nothing. When he climbed down to approach her, she simply vanished. The haunting stopped after the renovations, as if the spirit had been released, proud to see the bar brought back to life. For 17 years, it remained the most popular bar in town. This is the story of the smiling woman in the green hat, the bar she refused to leave, and the proof that sometimes the dead still clock in for work. #HauntedBar #LouisianaGhostStory #LeesvilleHaunting #TrueGhostStory #HauntedPlaces #RealGhostStoriesOnline #GhostEncounter #BourbonStreetHaunting #SpiritSighting #ParanormalEncounter Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

1.  Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days that Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger, chronicles the turbulent and often precarious genesis of Elon Musk's ambitious rocket company, SpaceX. The narrative begins in March 2006 on Omelek Island, part of the Marshall Islands, where SpaceX prepared for the inaugural flight of its Falcon 1 rocket. Musk, having conceived the idea in 2001 to disrupt the space industry, founded SpaceX in 2002 despite being "laughed out of the room" by experts. He self-educated in rocketry and committed a significant portion of his fortune to the venture, pioneering a vertically integrated approach to manufacturing, building components like the Merlin engine in-house to reduce costs and accelerate development. The first three Falcon 1 launches were failures, each providing critical, hard-won lessons: 1. Launch 1 (March 2006): The Merlin engine ignited, but a corroded bolt, exacerbated by the humid tropical environment, caused a fuel leak and an engine fire, leading the rocket to crash back onto Omelek Island just 30 seconds after liftoff. Musk's philosophy that "failure is an option" guided the immediate post-crash investigation to collect debris and pinpoint the cause. 2. Launch 2 (March 2007): Despite the first stage working perfectly, the second stage, lacking "slosh baffles" (omitted based on computer models to save weight), spun out of control due to fuel sloshing. While it reached space (above 100 km), it failed to achieve a stable orbit, meaning SpaceX was not yet considered a "real rocket company" in the industry. This failure popularized the SpaceX proverb, "always go to 11". 3. Launch 3 (August 2008): Carrying multiple customer payloads, including the ashes of Star Trek's Scotty, this launch again saw a successful first stage. However, an unexpected relight of the first stage engine after separation caused it to bump and knock the second stage off course, killing the mission. This was a profound setback, as Musk had budgeted for only three flights, and the global economy was simultaneously collapsing. With the company nearly out of money and the world in a severe recession, Musk gathered his team, who expected him to announce closure. Instead, he declared they would make one more attempt with the remaining rocket parts, demanding it be ready in six weeks, though six months would have been more realistic. This fourth rocket's journey was not without its own drama: during transport in an Air Force C-17, the first stage imploded due to a pressure differential (SpaceX had used an outdated manual for the aircraft's pressurization). A young engineer, Zack Dunn, heroically crawled inside the crumpling rocket during descent to manually open valves, saving it from destruction. After rapid repairs, the fourth Falcon 1 launched in late September 2008. This time, it achieved orbit, carrying a dummy payload named "Rats". The team's jubilation, screaming "Orbit, orbit" at each other, marked a pivotal moment that Berger describes as "the end of the beginning" for SpaceX. This success, amidst immense technical hurdles, financial desperation, and a global economic crisis, underscored Musk's relentless determination, vertical integration strategy, and acceptance of failure as a learning tool. 1955

2.  Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days that Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger, chronicles the turbulent and often precarious genesis of Elon Musk's ambitious rocket company, SpaceX. The narrative begins in March 2006 on Omelek Island, part of the Marshall Islands, where SpaceX prepared for the inaugural flight of its Falcon 1 rocket. Musk, having conceived the idea in 2001 to disrupt the space industry, founded SpaceX in 2002 despite being "laughed out of the room" by experts. He self-educated in rocketry and committed a significant portion of his fortune to the venture, pioneering a vertically integrated approach to manufacturing, building components like the Merlin engine in-house to reduce costs and accelerate development. The first three Falcon 1 launches were failures, each providing critical, hard-won lessons: 1. Launch 1 (March 2006): The Merlin engine ignited, but a corroded bolt, exacerbated by the humid tropical environment, caused a fuel leak and an engine fire, leading the rocket to crash back onto Omelek Island just 30 seconds after liftoff. Musk's philosophy that "failure is an option" guided the immediate post-crash investigation to collect debris and pinpoint the cause. 2. Launch 2 (March 2007): Despite the first stage working perfectly, the second stage, lacking "slosh baffles" (omitted based on computer models to save weight), spun out of control due to fuel sloshing. While it reached space (above 100 km), it failed to achieve a stable orbit, meaning SpaceX was not yet considered a "real rocket company" in the industry. This failure popularized the SpaceX proverb, "always go to 11". 3. Launch 3 (August 2008): Carrying multiple customer payloads, including the ashes of Star Trek's Scotty, this launch again saw a successful first stage. However, an unexpected relight of the first stage engine after separation caused it to bump and knock the second stage off course, killing the mission. This was a profound setback, as Musk had budgeted for only three flights, and the global economy was simultaneously collapsing. With the company nearly out of money and the world in a severe recession, Musk gathered his team, who expected him to announce closure. Instead, he declared they would make one more attempt with the remaining rocket parts, demanding it be ready in six weeks, though six months would have been more realistic. This fourth rocket's journey was not without its own drama: during transport in an Air Force C-17, the first stage imploded due to a pressure differential (SpaceX had used an outdated manual for the aircraft's pressurization). A young engineer, Zack Dunn, heroically crawled inside the crumpling rocket during descent to manually open valves, saving it from destruction. After rapid repairs, the fourth Falcon 1 launched in late September 2008. This time, it achieved orbit, carrying a dummy payload named "Rats". The team's jubilation, screaming "Orbit, orbit" at each other, marked a pivotal moment that Berger describes as "the end of the beginning" for SpaceX. This success, amidst immense technical hurdles, financial desperation, and a global economic crisis, underscored Musk's relentless determination, vertical integration strategy, and acceptance of failure as a learning tool. 1955