Best Adam Bates Podcasts (2026)

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The Brute Facts of Diversity | Harrison Pitt – The Sceptic Ep.63 42:03

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Harrison Pitt on Alaa Abd El-Fattah and British citizenship, Islamism and West Midlands Police and the fightback against anarcho-tyranny. In Episode 63 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Harrison Pitt, Senior Policy Fellow at Restore Britain, Fellow at the New Culture Forum and Contributing Editor at the European Conservative. They discu…

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TD Cafe #012 - Johanna Bates & Jess Snyder 48:01

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Join Johanna and Jess as they dive deep into their experiences and insights working with Drupal in the nonprofit sector. Learn about their early careers, the evolution of Drupal's development, the significance of community in nonprofit tech, and the origins and importance of the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon. Discover how their community initiative…

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Rare books, burned letters, and Johnson’s dictionary, with John Overholt 32:21

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1149. This week, we look at the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, the man behind the 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. We talk with John Overholt, curator at Harvard’s Houghton Library, about Johnson's eclectic career. We also look at what it’s like to manage a collection of 4,000 rare books and why even the most "unremarkable" items deserv…

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Building a Creator-First Agency - Taylor Adams - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode # 038 42:46

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In this episode of Marketing Agency Power Hour, host Cal Wilder sits down with Taylor Adams, Co-Founder of The Creative Agency, to break down how influencer management is redefining modern marketing. Taylor shares how starting as a content creator herself led to an unexpected pivot from social media management to building a fast-growing talent agen…

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Make '26 Your BEST Year with Performance Consultant to the World's Top Performers, Dr Raymond Prior 2:03:09

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Kick off the new year with a deep dive into the psychology behind how we actually change. This episode breaks down the mental drivers behind everyday habits and why some resolutions stick while others fall apart. If you want to start the year feeling focused, grounded, and intentional, you will want to tune in. Raymond Prior, Ph.D. is one of the mo…

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Penny idioms that are still legal tender. The linguistic history of procrastination. Tanner tour. 14:49

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1148. This week, we look at penny idioms that are still "legal tender" in our language even as the U.S. penny is retired. We look at the history of phrases like "a bad penny" and "penny wise and pound foolish." Then, we look at the linguistic history of procrastination, explaining how human nature changed words like "soon," "anon," and "presently" …

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The Best of the Sceptic 2025 39:41

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In this Special Episode of the Sceptic, we bring you highlights from our five most popular episodes of 2025. Deputy Comment Editor at the Telegraph Poppy Coburn on race and the rape gangs; author and comedian Andrew Doyle on Labour's shameful denialism about it; historian David Starkey on the lies of the multiculturalists; and former UKIP MP Dougla…

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PR for Women-Led Brands - Johanna Bates & Erin Fogel - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Re-Air 53:43

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On this special re-air episode of Marketing Agency Power Hour, we take a journey back in time to learn the importance of prioritization with Johanna Bates and Erin Fogel, Co-Founders of DevCollaborative, a web development firm focused on the nonprofit sector. The conversation explores how organizations, regardless of size or budget, face endless id…

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The Goth letters: why the alphabet goes off the rails after T, with Danny Bate 26:13

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1147. In this bonus segment that originally ran in October, we look at the fascinating history of the "new letters" of the alphabet — V, W, X, Y, and Z. Danny Bate explains why T was the original end of the alphabet and how letters were added by the Greeks and Romans. We also look at the origin of the letter Y, which was originally a vowel, and the…

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Our Wisconsin '25 Recap w/ The Cabin's Andrea Boehlke & Megan 50:14

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In this episode Bre and I joined our good friend former Survivor star and legendary character on this podcast as well Andrea Boehlke and her co-host Meghan on their show The Cabin with Discover Wisconsin for a 2025 recap episode we go over: The Cow Chip toss Favorite Wisconsin hidden gems MKE date spots WI staycations and getaways Best WI Cities An…

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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot. 15:38

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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…

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Talking Drupal #534 - Webhaven.io 55:49

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Today we are talking about Webhaven.io, What it is, and How it helps build Drupal faster with guest Fons Vandamme. We'll also cover Metatag Simple Widget as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/534 Topics What is Web Haven Web Haven's Technical Insights and Future Plans Developer's Perspective on Recipe Upgrad…

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Politics and the Modern Self – Dr Carl Trueman | Sceptic Special Episode 30:00

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Intellectual historian Dr Carl Trueman on politics, psychology and the ‘modern self’. In this special episode of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell is joined by intellectual historian Dr Carl Trueman, to discuss his book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution. Many of th…

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Holiday Reflection from the Power Hour - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode # 036 9:11

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This week, it’s just me, Cal Wilder, closing out the year with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for you, the agency owners, leaders, and listeners who’ve made this podcast what it is. No guest this time, just a heartfelt holiday episode about community, purpose, financial clarity, and why the work you do truly matters. After eight months of …

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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer 30:31

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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …

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Midwest Meg: Rising Content Creator, Interviewing Hugh Jackman, Favorite Midwest spots and more! 41:26

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Today we got to sit down with one of our favorite rising midwest content creators, hailing all the way from the exotic city of Stallis- one of our favorite places -- Midwest Meg. She has really taken off over the last 6 months. She had less than 1,000 followers in August and now has over 40,000 and even did a clip with Hugh Jackman while he was in …

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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles. 17:37

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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…

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Talking Drupal #533 - The At-Large Board Seat 1:07:59

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Today we are talking about The Drupal At-Large Board Seat, What the job entails, and some common misconceptions with guest Fei Lauren. We'll also cover Token Browser as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/533 Topics Understanding the Drupal Association at Large Board Seat Responsibilities and Experiences of a…

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Preventing Tragedy: Cardiac Health and Smarter PPEs for Athletes with Dr. Viet Le 1:04:51

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Cardiology researcher and clinician Dr. Viet Le joins us to talk about the pressing need for equitable access to heart health services. Drawing on his work with underserved communities, Le explains how systemic gaps in screening, prevention, and treatment contribute to disproportionate rates of cardiovascular disease among communities of color and …

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Battling Britain’s Blasphemy Laws | Toby Young – The Sceptic Ep.62 46:42

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Toby Young on a year of free-speech battles, and Chris Morrison on the OBR’s junk climate science and the attempt to sue Shell over the weather. In Episode 62 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Toby Young, the Daily Sceptic’s Editor-in-Chief and the Director of the Free Speech Union, to review the many free speech battles that we’ve been…

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111: Whoa!! A surprise episode??? For me??!! 50:36

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Wait, surprise is associated with a particular intonation!?Oh, you can see surprise by measuring electricity from your brain!?Hang on, some languages have grammatical marking for surprise!? In this episode, your hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch get enthusiastic about surprise. We talk about surprise voice and context, writing surprise with…

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2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber 24:00

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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function. Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEty…

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PR Strategies for Women-Led Brands - Laura Henson - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode # 035 39:04

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Get an inside look at what it really takes to build an authentic, purpose-driven PR and branding agency in this episode of Marketing Agency Power Hour with Laura Henson, Founder and CEO of HVM Communications. From her beginnings in luxury fashion to leading a values-based communications firm, Laura shares how narrowing her focus to women-led and mi…

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LeRoy Butler & Gary Ellerson: Untold Packer Stories and More... 52:25

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We needed some fun Packer stories to uplift us after last week, and our studio got hit with a monsoon (more on that). So, we've decided to release one of our favorites from a year ago with LeRoy Butler. We cover: LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves) Jordan Love vs Aaron Rodgers Legendary/untold Packers stories…

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'Pride and prejudice' before Jane Austen. Was Parson Brown a real person? Happy Panda. 15:24

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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different lin…

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Talking Drupal #532 - AI Marketing and Stuff 1:07:00

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Today we are talking about AI Marketing,Marketing Trends, and The caber toss with guest Hayden Baillio. We'll also cover Drupal core 11.3 as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/532 Topics AI in Marketing: Hayden's Insights The Role of AI in Content Creation Challenges and Ethical Considerations of AI AI Train…

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Why I’m Taking on ‘Hope not Hate’ | Jack Rankin – The Sceptic Ep.61 1:23:54

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Andrew Orlowski on Britain’s weird utilitarian cult, Jack Rankin MP on the Tories vs the Blob and Ben Pile on green rent-seeking. In Episode 61 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Andrew Orlowski, business and technology columnist at the Telegraph, on Britain’s weird utilitarian cult, the ‘Mansards’, and why they’re everywhere. Jack Ranki…

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Data-Driven Growth for Agencies - Zontee Hou - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode # 034 59:25

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Get an inside look at what truly drives a successful marketing agency in this episode of the Marketing Agency Power Hour with Zontee Hou, Founder & President at Media Volery. From choosing the right clients and building long-term partnerships to leveraging data, AI, and customer insights, Zontee reveals what it takes to run a sustainable, high-perf…

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The 'sheeple' incident, with Stefan Fatsis 25:27

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1141. We look at the controversy that caught Stefan Fatsis by surprise when he defined the word "sheeple" for Merriam-Webster, leading to public complaints. We also look at the origin and purpose of the obscure "Backward Index" invented by Webster's Third editor Philip Gove and how quickly Merriam added COVID-related words to the dictionary. Find S…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Holiday Edition w/ Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak 56:01

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Wondering how to navigate dating around the Holidays, what to do if you're kinda seeing someone or if your a single guy like our friend Nate Moodie- how you go in for that magical NYE kiss... we've got you covered. We also have a few call ins you're not going to want to miss. Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds…

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The rise of the 'hamster wheel.' The many names of Santa Claus. Unattractive turtles. 14:04

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1140. This week, we look at the difference between the modern phrase "hamster wheel" and the older "rat race," and why the former gained popularity. We also look at the similar concept of the hedonic treadmill. Then, we look at the many names for Santa Claus, including the Dutch "Sinter Klaas" and the German "Christkindlein." The Santa Claus segmen…

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Talking Drupal #531 - Drupal as an Application Framework 1:00:02

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Today we are talking about Drupal for Applications, Types of Applications Drupal can build, and How we change our thinking of Drupal with guests Alexander Varwijk (far-vag) & Jürgen Haas. We'll also cover Drupal Remote Dashboard as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/531 Topics Drupal as an Application Framew…

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Tony Bates 58:24

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Dr Tony Bates is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at University College Dublin. He was the Head of the Department of Psychology at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, for 30 years. Following psychotherapy training at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford, he established and directed the MSc…

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David Starkey: The Lies of Multiculturalism 59:04

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Dr David Starkey on the lies of multiculturalism and the Blairite delusion of politics as spin. Plus: Steven Tucker on the Green zealots’ mental health madness. In this special episode of The Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell is joined by Dr David Starkey, the eminent, insightful and acerbic historian, author and broadcaster. They discuss the lies of mu…

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Mastering the Naming Process - Scott Milano - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode # 033 48:06

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Discover the hidden strategy, creativity, and rigor behind world-class brand naming in this episode of the Marketing Agency Power Hour. Host Cal Wilder sits down with Scott Milano, founder and managing director of Tanj, to unpack what it really takes to build a specialist agency that serves global brands with names that stand the test of time. From…

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An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.' 25:11

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1139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique boo…

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Your Milwaukee Winter Guide (events, activities & gems) w/ Claire from Visit Milwaukee 35:30

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Looking for what to do this winter? We've got you covered. In this episode we talk: Must check out December events Holiday Lights Hidden Gems in and around MKE NYE Hotel Month coming upBy Story Mark Studios

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Beyond the Exam: Adding Value to the Pre-Participation Physical with David Gallegos 1:34:14

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David Gallegos, NATA leader and advocate for underserved athletes, joins us to rethink one of sports medicine’s most routine practices, the pre participation physical exam (PPE). Rather than treating the PPE as a checkbox, Gallegos sees it as a powerful touchpoint for preventive health, education, and relationship building, especially in communitie…