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Welcome to Gossip's Bridle! Each episode of Gossip’s Bridle focuses on an infamous gossip from day’s past. Transport through time as listeners go on a journey through not only the lives of these gossips, but their biggest scandals; from outting Hollywood heartthrobs, to exposing affairs, political whistleblowers and so much more. It’s time to gossip about the gossips with Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes.

Peak Danger is Season 2 of Extreme, the BBC podcast about those who chase the impossible... who strive for superhuman status and refuse to accept that life has any limits. Every season tells an unforgettable, action-packed story about people who've pushed their minds and bodies to the very edge - but at what cost?

A mountain of trouble...

In August 2008, around 30 climbers took on K2. Over 2 disastrous days, 11 of those people would lose their lives. This is the story of what really happened.

Sitting on the border between China and Pakistan, K2 is a perfect pyramid that pierces through the clouds. It looks like a kid's drawing of a mountain...but this terrifying peak is anything but child's play.

Newlyweds Cecilie Skog and her husband Rolf Bae loved climbing mountains almost as much as they loved one another. In the summer of 2008, they embarked on a honeymoon like no other, when they decided to climb K2. What happened next would change their lives and the lives of everyone around them...forever.

A devastating avalanche scatters high altitude climbers across K2's steep slopes. Life and death rescue missions quickly get underway. Who can be saved... before time runs out?

Historian and podcaster Natalia Mehlman Petrzela returns with a sky-high story of human vs nature, and of survival against all the odds.

What does it really take to push yourself to the brink of human possibility? How does it feel to stand with the whole world at your feet? And is it ever worth risking death... in order to feel alive?

Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage.

Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.

Tortoise is an investigative audio newsroom. This story has taken months of work and investigation.

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And Away We Go! is a travel podcast that’ll whisk you away on unique and immersive adventures all around the world. In each episode, a very special guest will become our honorary tour guide, taking us to a place in the world that they love. From record shopping in Portland with Alison Brie, to bike riding through the French Countryside with Josh Groban, to finding a tin man in Chicago with Lamorne Morris and much more, they’ll choose where we go, what we see, eat, drink, listen to — and all we have to do is fire up our imaginations and enjoy!

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bi design is for those who aspire to live life more intentionally, deliberately, and authentically; by their own design. After ending her engagement during the pandemic, host Whitney Young found herself single and starting over at 30. This unforeseen turn of events effectively forced her to throw away the societal blueprint and begin creating a new, more authentic and healthier life. It meant living by design vs. living on autopilot. The pivot entailed a grueling grieving process and healing journey that many millennials are accustomed to, especially those who are queer- identifying. A positive byproduct of this process is that Whitney was able to lean more fully into her identity as a bisexual woman, and found, through countless viral TikTok videos, that her experiences resonated with millions. Bi design will deep dive into topics and themes relating to Whitney’s experiences and observations, as well as the experiences and stories of influential guests who have, and continue to, live by design.

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Welcome to the Call Her Daring podcast with Kelley Daring. On this show we’ll be getting radically honest about the female experience. Along with experts and storytellers, I am here to inform, unite and support women across the globe and in all walks of life. Join me and Call Her Daring anywhere you listen to podcasts, plus enjoy behind the scenes content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Send a DM or leave a comment on a topic you would like me to cover, or just say hi. I am so excited to get this started and go on this journey with women everywhere. I hope you’re excited to join me and those women as well.