Novedades

With his trademark humor and flair, bestselling linguist John McWhorter busts the myths and shares the history of the most controversial language topic of our times: pronouns.

Bud Stanley is an obituary writer who is afraid to live. Yes, his wife recently left him for a “far more interesting” man. Yes, he goes on a particularly awful blind date with a woman who brings her ex. And yes, he has too many glasses of Scotch one night and proceeds to pen and publish his own obituary. The newspaper wants to fire him. But now the company’s system has him listed as dead. And the company can’t fire a dead person. The ensuing fallout forces him to realize that life may be actually worth living.

A funny and heartfelt essay collection about working in Hollywood, starting over, defining your identity, and the relatable messiness that ensues from unforeseen circumstances.

Jack was never “right,” but that’s a lot of what made him magnetic to other people. When he was younger, he was that guy that girls wanted to be around. People were drawn in by him, even later on when there wasn’t much of him left. I never understood that. He never really put a lot of energy into grooming and maintaining relationships with people. I guess when you see someone that is content spending their time alone, it creates a vacuum and people flood in like water choking a storm drain. Even as his deterioration became apparent, people threw him lifelines.

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At the ripe age of three, Mike Drucker got his very first Nintendo console—the Nintendo Entertainment System—and he was hooked. Every video game felt like a new chapter was opening in his life, expanding his world for the better and—sometimes—for worse. In this fond and joyful memoir, Drucker combines ridiculous personal stories and fascinating gaming history to explore the poignant ways that electronic entertainment can save us from ourselves. Good Game, No Rematch is a love letter to video games and the people who play them, from a very nerdy voice in the world of comedy.

In Episode 629, Scott and Sadie take a deep dive into the extinction of chain restaurants, the slow death of buffets, and why upgrading a cell phone now requires a financial advisor. From Applebee’s nostalgia to the true reason buffets are vanishing (Scott, looking at you), this episode is packed with laughs, complaints, and maybe even a little self-reflection. Whether you’re here for the snark or just miss the glory days of Pizza Hut BOOK IT!, you won’t want to miss this one.

Happy Dating Detectives Monday, Sleuthies! This episode is a wild ride, and not for the faint of heart. It’s a Mackenzie Undercover episode, and today’s case is infuriating. A PI investigation into what seemed like a standard insurance fraud case spirals into something darker — a mom using her 4-year-old child in an elaborate scam. Fake injuries, staged doctor visits, and a heartbreaking history of child neglect unfold before your ears. If you thought you’d heard every kind of Dogfish story, this one will leave you stunned.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will ...

We surely do believe in angels— it’s Elton John & Brandi Carlile. Teleprompters in therapy, Joni’s living room, and the 250-pound mushroom. No more kissing; it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

After her twin sister, Chiara, goes missing at a mom-fluencer weekend, Adrienne Shaw will find her no matter what it takes. They may have been on the outs, but no one comes for her sister and gets away with it. It’s been a year, the authorities have no answers, and her brother-in-law is useless in the matter. It’s time for Adrienne to take the case into her own hands. Following in Chiara’s last footsteps, Adrienne goes undercover, infiltrating the same influencer retreat as the last thing she wants to be: an Instamommy.

Who wouldn’t want to ditch the rat race and sail around the world? This book follows the adventures of someone who did just that, but this isn’t your average how-to book. From sinking in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, surviving vicious storms, or navigating blindingly dense fog making unlit and fast-moving fishing boats invisible at sea, this gripping true story follows a series of disasters and comedy of errors on both land and sea. The wacky edge-of-disaster tale is rife with unforgettable characters from around the globe, a fun-loving cruising community, and a dream they shared. ...

In this episode, we dive into the controversial case of Karen Read, a woman accused in a death that has captivated and divided the public. With swirling questions about what really happened, the story raises doubts about the investigation and possible misconduct. Join us as we unpack the key events, the media frenzy, and the unanswered questions still haunting this case. SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls ...

Seeking refuge from the police, an unusual suspect finds himself on a ranch in Northern Arizona. An old rancher takes him in and teaches him how to wrangle cattle. The refugee learns to break horses and gains notoriety as a horse whisperer. Soon the stranger and rancher develop a deeply abiding friendship. The old man and his wife come to depend on Travis as they age and become helpless. They devise a plan to deed their ranch to him until their daughter finds out. She allies herself with a wealthy land owner and together they try to prove the old rancher and his wife are incompetent and ...

Today we're talking all things Alexander the G(ay)reat! One of the most successful military leaders in history and a figure who continues to fascinate thousands of years later - join us as we cut through the debates around his sexuality like a sword through the Gordian knot…This week's object is a mosaic from Pompeii, thought to date from around 120-100 BCE. Currently at Naples Archaeological Museum, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.Content Warnings: this episode contains adult themes and discussions or mentions of sex, violence, homophobia, death, war, colonization, human sacrifice and ...

The Happiest Animal Show (on Planet Earth) is a comedy podcast for kids and families who love wildlife, filled with stories of animal adventures and misadventures, catchy original songs, guessing games, jokes and interviews with special guests from comedians to scientists to kids. It’s all based around the very important question, “What animal is making you happy today?” and is hosted by sister/brother zoologists, filmmakers and songwriters Laura Sams and Robert Sams. The podcast is like a comedy safari for your ears!

Short Story 21 Pages: A sensitive overweight boy from Texas becomes the champion sumo wrestler of Japan.

School Summer holidays were always something to look forward to. At 16 years old Jim was sure this was going to be his last one with the rents so he was going to make the most of it - what were they going to do? Send him home ?Follow Jim on a summer holiday he will never forget

For fans of Nora Ephron’s I Feel Bad About My Neck, meet Ivanka—a woman on a mission to figure out where the last twenty years disappeared to. She did find the twenty pounds her friend lost the other day—on her thighs! But as for the missing two decades? That’s a real mystery. Were they spent savoring endless plates of pasta in Tuscany, sipping wine in the Chianti, or just lost in the whirlwind of everyday life? Whatever the case, Ivanka’s journey is less about lamenting the passage of time and more about laughing at the absurdity of it all. This book is for you if your pants now ...

Dr. Cinema and I discuss the Coen bros' classic, that might have actually not been directed by them after all. We break down just how ugly Steve Buscemi is and if the silly accents used in this movie are actually deserving of awards. The journey to understanding high cinema continues!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like below the deck of a cruise ship? Where the smells are often so foul and the scenery so bland you completely forget you are on a world class floating vacation vessel? In her latest and only saga, Deedee Presser sheds light on the dirty details of cruise ship living as she chronicles her absurdly entertaining, nearly complete contract as sport staff aboard the MS Voyager of the Seas. Learn why you may want to avoid the health center unless you require a pregnancy test. And discover why so many pregnancy tests are needed (hint: the place is a floating ...