Best Solotravel Podcasts (2023)

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Creepy Stories That Show the Dangers of Solo Travel 18:00

20d ago18:00

18:00

Do you dare to travel alone? Well that might change for you after listening to this episode... Thanks for joining me for another week of what seems like HELL sometimes! This episode spooked me out, as always, no surprise there. I'm not one for holidaying on my own anyway but I 100% will not be after hearing about these - there are crazy people out …

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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The Complicated Legacy of Tintin 9:25

11h ago9:25

9:25

What could possibly be wrong or complicated about the legacy of the one of the most loved boy detectives in the world? Tintin has been and will continue to be a part of the childhood of millions, including mine. But what did a visit to Brussels in Belgium, home to Herge the creator of Tintin, mean for the adult Utsav reading Tintin? This week, we t…

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Theme Park Hipster

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REWIND: Eating My Way Around EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (Episode 106) 14:45

22h ago14:45

14:45

What do you call an experience of globetrotting the world and eating the best food in one day? I call it Tasting Your Way Around the World through the Epcot Food and Wine Festival menu! The past years of this Disney festival have been really peaceful and enjoyable especially when doing it with great friends. It is because of this that I have been a…

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Theme Park Hipster

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REWIND: 19 First-Timer Tips for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Episode 105) 21:46

8d ago21:46

21:46

Are you looking for the ultimate guide and tips for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Well, look no further! I will give you everything you must know in order to enjoy the most thrilling Halloween season this year at the Magic Kingdom without the terrifying frights. Read the full guide here: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/mickeys-not-so-scar…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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The Neuroscience of Trying New Cuisines 8:08

14d ago8:08

8:08

Imagine the last time you had some horrendous food. Like the kind which not only tastes bad, but also gives you a recoiling diarrohea. The one you take almost a week to properly recover from. Now imagine walking into your home after being drenched in the rain, and being greeted with smell of crisp frying pakoras and piping hot ginger tea. Turns out…

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Theme Park Hipster

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REWIND: Best Things to Do at Theme Parks for Halloween and Fall with Diamond (Episode 104) 39:59

15d ago39:59

39:59

Today I have a special treat for you as I chat with theme park fan, Diamond Gray, on the best things to do at theme parks for the fall and for Halloween! Resources Mentioned: Halloween Horror Nights Mistakes to AVOID: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/13-killer-halloween-horror-nights-tips-episode-30/ How to Go to Halloween Horror Nights ALONE: http…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Syncing Senses: The Neuroscience of Music, Grunting, and Eating with Hands 8:26

21d ago8:26

8:26

Think Tennis and Taekwondo. Two sports which could not be more different from each other, but they have one aspect in common. Grunting. But what's the big deal about grunting in sports? And if you thought these two were unrelated, may I introduce Indian classical music in the mix? What could possible connect grunting and Indian classical music? Thi…

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Theme Park Hipster

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REWIND: Beginner's Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida (Episode 103) 11:33

22d ago11:33

11:33

Today I have a spooky treat for you! I'm giving you my BEST tips for doing Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida like a PRO! Read the full guide here: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/halloween-horror-nights-survival-guide-and-tips/ Watch the full guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJtG_mkwyaU&list=PLs_pi5MBS3_D1PRFvCy-uYqR1…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 21 - Where is Andrew Gosden? 35:25

23d ago35:25

35:25

My very first unsolved missing persons case and could potentially be my last considering how sad this one was... Thanks for being here and joining me for another week of misery! In this weeks episode, I discuss the missing persons case of Andrew Gosden, a 14 year old boy who up and left his family home to travel to London and was never seen again. …

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Theme Park Hipster

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REWIND: How to Survive Halloween Horror Nights with Guest Diamond (Episode 102) 21:53

27d ago21:53

21:53

Today we're chatting with Halloween Horror Nights fan, Diamond Gray, as we talk about the BEST ways to survive the night! See if the "Skip the Line Pass" for Halloween Horror Nights is worth it here: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/top-5-fall-theme-park-events-halloween-horror-nights-howl-o-scream-diamond-gray/ Would you go to Halloween Horror Nig…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Endangered Pasts: Decoding Ancient Bonds between Gujarat & Tamil Nadu 7:39

29d ago7:39

7:39

In July 2023, Coke Studio Bharat dropped a song, Khalasi. It took only a few days for it to rake up over 20 Million listens on YouTube, making it an instant hit. It was a bunch of firsts - A Gujarati song, that too one which is not a Garba song, and comes from a completely different musical tradition. But what if told you that it had something to d…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 20 - The Horrific Port Arthur Massacre - Martin Bryant 42:42

29d ago42:42

42:42

Wicked Wednesday 20th instalment - woop woop. Can you believe it? Thanks for being here and joining me for this weeks episode, it's another roughie. In this episode I discuss the mass shooting that took place across Port Arthur, Australia that left 35 dead and several others wounded. Beginning with the early history of Martin Bryant, the perpetrato…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks Special Guest Bonus - Gut Feelings, Death Row Meals & Head Tattoos 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

VERY exciting episode for the podcast this week! I'm joined for a bonus Dinky Dark this week with my big sister, Jess. She is a huge supporter of the podcast and has been my No.1 cheerleader since day one and I'm super excited to have her on the poddy! This episode covers gut feelings, gravestone titles, death row meals, crimes and a LOT of laughte…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Architecture as Statecraft: The Story of Jaipur 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

This week on "Postcards from Nowhere. we unveil the hidden power of architecture in Jaipur's streets and discover how food-named lanes were tools of statecraft, intricately designed to influence politics and trade and explore how history's complexities defy simplistic narratives, as we delve into the strategic fusion of architecture and power. And …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 19 - 19 Kids, 1 Cult and a Paedophile - The Duggar Family 47:44

1M ago47:44

47:44

God, Ashley Madison, a cult and many dark secrets... Thanks for joining me this week for another WW episode, and probably the most bizarre case yet. I can't count how many times (19) I had my jaw on the floor during my research for this or how often I found myself ranting out loud out of pure frustration. This one will leave you baffled and pissed …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Creepy Stories From People Who Work in the Middle of Nowhere 18:21

2M ago18:21

18:21

Welcome to Dinky Dark Friday! This one was a real mixed bag, not as scary as some other stories but yes, I did look over my shoulder two or three times. If you want to hear about a mystery room with a welded shut door, not one but TWO missing organ stories and stories involving decapitation - you are in the right place. If you would like to have a …

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Pilgrimage to the Land of the Martyrs ft. Varun Oak-Bhakay 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

If you consider yourself patriotic, do you know about Hussaniwala? It's a small village on the border of Indian Punjab and Pakistan and has a fascinating history that shaped both pre and post-independence India. This week, on the eve of our independence day, we speak with Varun Oak-Bhakay, who travelled to Hussainiwala, the Land of the Martyrs. Tun…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 18 - The Pig Farm Butcher - Robert Pickton 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Disclaimer: If you're a vegetarian or are grossed out easily, this may not be for you. Thanks for joining me this week for another Wicked Wednesday! This week is a solved serial killer case. This is a super sad one, I know I say it every week but this one hit me right in the feels. Think violence, vulnerable women and ignorant police... Not new new…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How Salt built the World's Greatest Civilizations - Part 2 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

In 1922, The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in the Valley of the Kings by excavators led by the Egyptologist Howard Carter. It was the first known largely intact royal burial from ancient Egypt and became one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. Inside the tomb, amongst thousands of objects, two vials stood out, for…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 17 - NoSleep Horror Stories 2 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Welcome Back to In a Dark, Dark Room! My busy life got the better of me the past few weeks so this week I'll be sharing a couple of super famous, super scary stories from the NoSleep subreddit. I had goosebumps for the first one and then tears in my eyes for the second. It's definitely not an episode hosted by me if I don't cry at least once. If yo…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How Salt built the World's Greatest Civilizations - Part 1 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

Imagine the badlands of Chambal in the 70's, the setting of Sholay and Kaalia pleading to Gabbar for his life - Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai. Now imagine the greatest philosopher from China, Confucious reflecting about the nature of that very namak, and how should rulers rule with morality. What connects the two is Salt. This week, we trace …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 16 - A History of Hate - The KKK 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Ah the KKK, the group full of love and acceptance, eh? Join me for my Wicked Wednesday episode covering the Ku Klux Klan. This was a very tough one to research, there's frustratingly a lot of (dark) history around the Klan. In this episode I will introduce you to the origin of the Klan, the leaders, the rankings, the crimes committed and the downfa…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Horrifying Encounters on Long Distance Drives 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

Back at it again with the Dinky Dark Friday! This one scared me again, I know I say that literally every Dinky Dark but this one sucked. If you already didn't like driving at night, prepare to never drive at night again. Join me this week for toddler hands on a window, male urinating slang and frozen time. It's a special one! If you would like to h…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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The Satyagraha for the Soul of Odia Cuisine 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

In this episode of we delve into the little-known Salt Satyagraha in Odisha, which took place before Gandhi's famous Dandi March. Join us as we explore the fight to save the soul of Odia cuisine, uncovering the historical significance of salt and its impact on the region's traditional dishes. Discover the rich culinary heritage of Odisha. And if yo…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 15 - The Holly & Jessica Soham Murders 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Ya girl is back and spookier than ever! After a looong holiday to Canada and a bad case of the sick bug, I am back in business. Join me this week for another horrifically sad case - a small community, a local hero(?) a killer helped by his girlfriend and an attempt at insanity. Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman were murdered at the hands of Ian Huntley…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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The story of Milk from the Highlands of Tibet 9:26

3M ago9:26

9:26

By some counts, at its peak, the Mongol Empire stretched nearly 31 million square kilometres, an area of land roughly the size of the African continent. But what did this Empire led by Genghis Khan eat during the long conquests over highland passes and treachrous mountains? And what could it have to do with a bunch of scientists from the Max Planck…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Cycling through Asia and Europe ft. Pritam Sukumar 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

He quit his cushy job at Amazon and travelled from 2015 to 2019. He has jumped into lakes and seas in Argentina (more than a few times), watched soaring condors while trekking in the South of Chile (well, one condor but a really majestic one), walked from the end of Switzerland to the end of France, motorcycled for more than a year in India, cycled…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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The Legendary Biryanis of Tamil Nadu 10:48

3M ago10:48

10:48

1957 - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. A humble betel nut seller decides to start a 4 seater Biryani hotel, with a recipe from his wife. Over 60 years later, that tiny hotel is a sprawling business valued at over 860 crores. So what is so special about the Biryani from Dindigul? Or for that matter of that from Ambur and Chennai? This week, we travel across N…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How Sangam Landscapes shaped Tamil Food 11:45

4M ago11:45

11:45

27 Women poets, 102 anonymous and a total of 473 poets over centuries created a body of work, which came to define Tamil culture. And then most of it falls into oblivion for much of the second millennium AD. They were preserved by and rediscovered in the monasteries of Hinduism, particularly those related to the Shaivism sect, near Kumbakonam, by c…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How the Ice Age shaped Indian food 7:38

4M ago7:38

7:38

In the evolution from primates to humans, we lost our hair and developed a layer of fat. But as science is discovering now, we also lost our ability to synthesis a few compounds which were critical for the long term survival of humans. But what if I told you that the last Ice Age had a lot to do with it? This week, we uncover the fascinating story …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 14 - Rockstar Turned Child Molester - Ian Watkins 46:53

4M ago46:53

46:53

Not much to say about this episode, other than prepare for trying to accept that people like this are allowed to live. Thanks for joining me for my episode this week, this is another week of human horror and discussing one of the most evil topics in the entire world. If you're sensitive, or a normal person, prepare to shed a few tears during this a…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Creepy Night Shift Horror Stories 15:12

4M ago15:12

15:12

Happy Dinky Dark Friday! Join me for another banger where I retell TRUE stories from those who work the graveyard shift... It's a no from me. If you want to be scared by crusty penises, morgue enthusiasts or manager murderers, you're absolutely in the right place. (If you ARE any of the above, you're uninvited from listening to this podcast). If yo…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How India developed a tense relationship with Alcohol 8:23

4M ago8:23

8:23

This week, we travel through time, through stories of Lord Buddha, and verses of Arthashastra to modern times, and understand how India developed a tense relationship with Alcohol. Till then Check out the other episodes, Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees The Trees that built Venice Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper Europe…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 13 - Cannibal Nathaniel & his ‘Little Boy Stew' 45:49

4M ago45:49

45:49

I'm back - unfortunately it's with a cannibal bang but at least I have risen from flu hell. This week's episode is delving into the darkest corners of humanity once again... we're talking children meat pies and chilli con carne made by Nathaniel Bar-Jonah. This case is a frustrating one where we're once again let down by the people who are there to…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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HDFC Investverse | Balancing Your Work, Finances, and Hobbies 11:50

4M ago11:50

11:50

Do you wish to buy a new car? Or build the house of your dreams? But don’t know how to plan for your goals financially. Well, worry no more we got you. In today’s episode of Investverse, an investor education initiative by HDFC MF, Anupam will be in conversation with Utsav Mamoria, a consumer insights expert, traveler, and host of the podcast Postc…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Vedic Vices: The Story of 'Chakna' 8:49

4M ago8:49

8:49

The 1949 Prohibition Act in the Bombay Province gave rise to a clandestine alcohol operation in the city called Aunty Bars. Apart from serving locally brewed alcohol, they also saw hawkers selling snacks, which eventually came to be known as Chakna. But Chakna is not a modern invention, and in fact has documented history tracing back to Vedic times…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Hidden Camera Horrors 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

Happy Dinky Dark Friday! Join me for my dinkiest Dinky Dark yet. This week I will be retelling the stories of people who have come across a hidden camera, or maybe a tiny little hole where one tiny little hole should not be... Reminder to be safe when it comes to hotel rooms, AirBnB's, staying somewhere other than home cause there are some CREEPY p…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Colonial Tamil Nadu's Coffee Puranam 8:59

5M ago8:59

8:59

Would you believe me if I said that Tamil Nadu once hated filter coffee? If this sounds absurd, this week we travel in time to colonial Tamil Nadu and discover the story uncover the story of how the state went from hating to loving coffee Till then Check out the other episodes, Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees The Trees that built Veni…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 12 - The Dangerous World of Incels - Part 2 1:07:26

5M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

The second instalment of my incelstigation! A lot less of the C word in this one, but a lot more traumatising insight into the incel mind. In this episode, I'll be talking about Marc Lepine & Elliot Rodger - two self identified women haters who were so full of rage that they acted beyond what anyone could have imagined. At the end of this episode, …

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How food, caste and class defined Tamil worship rituals 8:48

5M ago8:48

8:48

Every year in early January, thousands of people, barefoot walk about 160 miles to the town in Tamil Nadu. They are devotees of the Tamil god Murugan, and carry a specific food item with them. Similarly, in the peak of summer, another set of men take the same journey, but carry a different food item with them. But why do they do so? This week, we t…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 11 - The Dangerous World of Incels - Part 1 40:16

5M ago40:16

40:16

An episode full of rage, misogyny and the C word. Join me this week for a discussion about incels or rather, involuntary celibates - these guys are perhaps some of the angriest people on the internet with all their rage pointing in one direction. If you've never heard of incels, prepare to have your world shaken and your frustrations risen. Part 2 …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Dinky Darks - Terrifying Tales of Black Eyed Children 33:25

5M ago33:25

33:25

Wwwhhhyyyy do I do this to myself? Happy Dinky Dark Friday! This is a new subject to me, something I had never previously heard of and I now wish I could go back in time to my happy self before I learned of these black eyed kids. Please enjoy my very special performance of Black Eyed Peas during this episode, not to be mistaken for Fergie herself. …

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How Buddhism shaped Sri Lankan food 8:56

5M ago8:56

8:56

543 BC, Lord Buddha had left the earth, and his body was cremated in a sandalwood pyre at Kushinagar, in modern-day Uttar Pradesh. His left canine tooth was retrieved from the funeral pyre by his disciple, Khema. Over the decades, it changed hands and found itself in Kandy, Sri Lanka. So important was this tooth, that palaces were built around it. …

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 10 - Satan's Den - The ToyBox Killer(?) 49:03

5M ago49:03

49:03

Very excited to upload my 10th Wicked Wednesday episode! I apologise in advance for any freight train noise in this recording, turns out having a podcast and living next to a train station based on a Central European border isn't ideal? Who knew! Join me for a really rough episode where I cover the horrors of David Parker Ray's soundproofed torture…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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How caste made foods taboo : The story of cooking dogs. 9:42

5M ago9:42

9:42

Each year, Yulin in the Guangxi province of China catches the worlds attention for its dog meat festival, and receives harsh criticism. Closer home, activists have been trying to ban the dog meat among the tribes of Nagaland, even though the tribes enjoy protection under section 371A of the constitution. This week, we travel back in time, browse th…

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In a Dark, Dark Room

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Episode 9 - The Spy in the Bag - Gareth Williams 55:08

5M ago55:08

55:08

We are back in business! Do you think it's possible to climb into a bag, padlock it from the outside and accidentally kill yourself? I'm not convinced... Was it an accident? Was it murder? Did those who are there to protect the nation fail one of their very own? Join me this week as I discuss the really mysterious case of Gareth Williams, the MI6 s…

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Enjoy Your Best Life At 50

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Over Come Fear Of Change 24:42

5M ago24:42

24:42

In this episode I’m talking about how to overcome the fear of change, as it pertains to creating a new life you always desired and actually live a for filled life . All the methods mentioned are suctions I’m not a professional so make sure to talk to your health professional to make sure you don’t have any underlying conditions making you feel a ce…

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Theme Park Hipster

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What's the BEST Disney Park for Adults? Get the answer TODAY! (Episode 101) 22:22

6M ago22:22

22:22

Question of the week: How to choose the Best Disney World Park for adults? Is there even such a thing as Disney for adults? It surprises me how so many of us still believe that Disney theme parks are only for kids. Thank god it isn’t true! *insert nervous laughter* Being grownup doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun! Find out which Disney Park i…

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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

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Catalonian Human Pyramids, Dahi Handi and Marathi Sants 9:31

6M ago9:31

9:31

On 16 November 2010, UNESCO declared this among the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. This is usually seen in the Catalonian region of Spain, the Balearic islands and Valencia. This also has a sibling 7000 kms away on the coast of India. This week, we travel from Catalonia in Spain to the town of Pandharpur in Maharashtr…

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Theme Park Hipster

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5 Best Rides at Islands of Adventure for Solo Travelers (Episode 100) 14:05

6M ago14:05

14:05

Are you ready to go on a virtual ride through some of the best attractions at Islands of Adventure? Whether you’re a thrill seeker or a casual rider, Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure really serves up attractions for everyone! Yes! Even you, solo traveler! Listen to my top picks TODAY! ********** Get your Universal Orlando Travel Planning Guid…

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