Cross Word
Hosted by Michele McAloon and Michele · Michele McAloon
4.6from 29 ratings
- 176
- Episodes
- 12
- Transcribed
- 29
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About Cross Word
mysteryhints@gmail.com Listen. Learn. Engage. Welcome to Cross Word Books, the podcast where we delve into compelling conversations with authors who illuminate history, politics, culture, faith, and art. Each episode uncovers intriguing insights and untold stories that shape our understanding of today’s world and the rich tapestry of ideas that define it. Whether you’re passionate about the cultural impact of art or curious about how history informs our political landscape, Crossword invites you to explore the diverse forces that influence human experience. Join our community of curious minds and subscribe now to embark on a journey of discovery, thoughtful reflection, and deeper connection with the world around us.
- Publisher
- Michele McAloon
- Category
- arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Feb 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
12 of 176 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Gales Of November
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
What Happens When Humans Stop Being Top Dog
7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
North Korea’s Cult Of The Kims Starts In Church
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Gales Of November
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I'm a sports writer by trade, so I had a lot to learn. Plimsoll was a British politician in the 1840s, 1850s. was tired of seeing these ship owners insure their ships and then overload them and intentionally basically sabotage their ships with crew on it who would die. So they called them floating coffins. […]
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Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- John U Bacon
- Jonathan Cheng
- Boyce Upholt
- Andrew Michta
- Katherine Goodwin Tone
Reach and audience
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 28 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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- Quality
- 96
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 85
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Questions about Cross Word
Who hosts Cross Word?
Michele McAloon and Michele host the show. Published by Michele McAloon.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Cross Word take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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