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Bad Idea Social Club is an independent podcast of stories, insights, and creative foolery. Hosted by graphic designer Aaron McCall, with Joe Matteson and Amber Gray, BISC brings honest, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the messy, brilliant, and relatable sides of creativity, the creative process, and the stories that shape who we are. This is a space where humor and heart collide—where the creative process, personal struggles and growth, moments of joy, and mental health are all part ...
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a WePlanet podcast. The world is shaped by ideas—some good, some bad, and some that seemed good at the time. This is a podcast about rethinking the things we take for granted, challenging sacred cows, and admitting when we’ve been wrong. With your host, awarded environmental author and activist Mark Lynas, we take a deep dive into the environmental, political, and social debates shaping our future—without the outrage, tribalism, or easy answers. Help us save the world from bad ideas. Because ...
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Bad Voltage

Bad Voltage

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Every two weeks Bad Voltage delivers an amusing take on technology, Open Source, politics, music, and anything else we think is interesting, as well as interviews and reviews. The show is presented by Jono Bacon, Jeremy Garcia, and Stuart Langridge.
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Aca ...
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All Ideas Are Bad Ideas

All Ideas Are Bad Ideas

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Hosted by two nerdy best friends, All Ideas Are Bad Ideas is a podcast dedicated to exploring the things we believe in our hearts to be perfect but know in our minds are fundamentally flawed.
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The Worst Idea Of All Time

Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt

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An award-winning smash hit series hosted by kiwi comedians Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt. The pair have been punishing themselves with movies for your enjoyment since Feb 2014, starting by watching and reviewing Grown Ups 2 once a week, every week, for a full year. They applied the same treatment to Sex and The City 2, Sex and The City, We Are You Friends, the Emmanuelle franchise of softcore adult films and now are taking on The Fast and Furious franchise in reverse order. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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Welcome to the 2 Babes and a Bad Idea Podcast! We are Carrie & Kristine. Best friends first and business partners second. When you have been best friends for over 25 years you have a lot to talk about - from owning a business together, having kids, managing and juggling life, husbands and everything in between. You might know us from Lavender & Lace Boutique and our weekly lives but we can't wait to show you another side of us, the unfiltered side. Join us each week as we take the typical co ...
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EconTalk

Russ Roberts

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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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No Good Ideas with Brad & Hank

Bradley Miller & Hank Farr

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The Titanic. The Donner Party. New Coke. Throughout time and history, bad decisions and terrible planning have plagued our planet. Join hosts Bradley Miller and Hank Farr as they dive into a new historically bad idea every week. From terrible leadership decisions to PR disasters, they’ll cover it all- and maybe even do some research along the way.
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No Bad Ideas

Long Story Short Productions

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The No Bad Ideas Podcast is the creation of Gabriel Urbina, Sarah Shachat, and Zach Valenti, three writer and artist-types who, in order to stay fresh creatively, have an excuse to hang out with each other once a week, and check in on what they're working on, take a terrible idea they found on the Internet each week and turn it into a compelling narrative. Or as close as they can get in 30 minutes. If you're someone trying to be creative yourself or even if you just appreciate a good story, ...
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In the Meanwhile

Marcus Harrison Green & Nora Kenworthy

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No hot takes. No empty platitudes. No easy hope. Just real talk about how we hold onto our humanity, build something better—and maybe even laugh along the way. Bring snacks. Bring questions. We're figuring this out together.
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Hot Takes

Will Witwer and Ben Klibaner

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The podcast about unpopular opinions. Hosts Will Witwer, Ben Klibaner, and a special guest share their hard stances on silly, mundane topics. Examples include: Cockroaches are Fine! Eating Sucks! Orthodontists Are Dishonorable! This Is A Bad Idea For A Podcast! Wanna turn up the heat?
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DaBaddest Radio, hosted by Bretman Rock, is a confidence boosting show where he's bringing his signature style and attitude to each episode. We'll be talking about why Bretman (and you!) are truly the baddest, from having the best hair in the game to living unapologetically.
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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You're Welcome 4 My Podcast. The Salty EMS dinks behind Level Zero EMS are now podcasters. Bad idea? Probably. We talk about EMS, medicine, the fire department, nerd stuff, geek stuff, inappropriate stuff and some other stuff. Intro "Rise" by Hat Trick of Misery, used with permission.
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All My Ideas Are Bad

Sythana Winterthorn & Orion Canning

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This podcast explores Storygame & Indie RPG design. We record 5 hours of gameplay & interview, both with the game developer, and then boil it down to a little over 30 minutes, presented in an wavplay format with sound effects and music. Best with headphones.
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Bella Swansong

Bella Swansong

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About three things, we were absolutely positive. First, we were going to reread the Twilight books. Second, there was a part of us, and we didn't know how potent that part might be, that thirsted for this rereading. And third, we were unconditionally and irrevocably sure that this was a bad idea.
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Small Town News

Small Town News

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Welcome to Small Town News, located at the intersection of hardcore journalism and jelly-filled comedy. Each episode we read articles from small town newspapers from around the United States and use them to inspire improv stories. We've got fireworks filled with rattlesnakes. We've got a parade of painfully bad accents. We've got no idea what states border Michigan. But no matter where the story ends, it's all 100% true. Promise. Check our sources. Seriously.
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Middle Outcast

Middle Outcast

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Middle Outcast is a podcast dedicated to bridging the divides in our society by fostering honest, meaningful dialogue. We go beyond surface-level pleasantries and memes to explore the ideas, values, and perspectives that shape our lives—socially, politically, and philosophically. Inspired by the belief that the best answers often lie somewhere in the middle, we focus on connecting with people who think differently, creating a space for deep, thoughtful discussions without the noise of tradit ...
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Welcome to the Disruptors Podcast. This podcast features the most disruptive individuals on the planet no matter what niche or industry they are in, if you want thought provoking conversation with some of the most successful & controversial people alive then the disruptors podcast is a must listen to. Your host Rob Moore is a best selling author, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestsellers “Life Leverage” ...
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Viral Thought

Eva Raad

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Viral Thought is a life learning podcast where your host Eva Raad will be sharing every week her experiences, point of views and knowledge about questions that you had or might have about life. Eva is fascinated by people's journey and the world around us. Her podcast will handle all aspect of life, relationships, work, health and many more because we are all going through something and its never a bad idea to listen to an advice. Don't forget to rate and review OR to share your favourite ep ...
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Brutal Wisconsin

CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

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Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs!
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The Erskin Music Podcast

Erskin Anavitarte

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The Nashville-based and Texas-born talent known as Erskin Anavitarte is an artist of many passions. He is a Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He can captivate an audience through his energetic personality, musical artistry and lyrical truth.
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Credit Matters

Pat Walley

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Is having Good Credit a Bad Idea? As Seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, MarketWatch and more. Join your me, Pat Walley, as I visit with successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started and the lessons learned over the years that helped them grow. Some stories will shock you and most will leave you empowered and eager to learn more. Pat Walley is a best selling author, sought after speaker, and a leading authority in business and personal credit. He has worked with over 350 businesses and tho ...
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Our host; Dr.G had his first paranormal experience at only eight years old. With over five decades of storytelling, magic and paranormal story collection he is an award winning story teller on a mission to revive firelight and the telling of stories!
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Dr. Saad is a Scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of many books, including The Parasitic Mind and his forthcoming book Suicidal Empathy.The Parasitic Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Parasitic-Mind-Infectious-Killing-Common/dp/162157959XFollow Prof. Glenn…
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Are sharks really the monsters we’ve been taught to fear — or the ocean’s misunderstood guardians? In this episode, Mark Lynas sits down with Arzucan “Zuzu” Askin, National Geographic Explorer, conservation scientist, and co-founder of Miyaru NGO, to take on Bad Idea #28: “Jaws - aka sharks are scary” From diving daily with tiger sharks in the Mald…
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Happy Early Halloween you virgins!!! Grab your black flame candles and meet us in the forbidden forest...it's time to call the Sanderson Sisters! Today, the guys got together to talk about one of the most nostalgic Halloween movies from their childhood. And one......unnecessary remake?!?! Did Mike enjoy his second watch through of the sequel? Will …
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The HOBI crew is back from the Cincinnati Comic Expo with lots of stories, admiration for Brandon Routh, stealing famous items, and Jim being able to speak at this year's Expo! Plus the gang is discussing what not to do in the back of a Corolla, Jason gets a new Gummi Bear (and song), Jared Leto ruins the new Masters of the Universe, a wildcard Top…
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Casey Lambert (independent pro wrestler, marketing director) joins Aaron McCall to talk about life in and out of the ring, how strength and vulnerability feed off each other, and how connection shows up everywhere from the crowd to your opponent, and the relationships that matter most. They dig into storytelling in wrestling, learning how to take a…
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Send us a text A sleepy Phoenix parking lot turned into a tidal wave of costumes, laughter, and just enough mischief to tip the night into legend. We showed up with candy and flashlights; the crowd brought handmade characters, a silent trickster in royal purple, and a kid who stepped to the table and—without breaking character—whispered the line th…
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Got credit card debt? Thinking about borrowing from your 401(k) to pay it off? In this episode of Dad Cents, we're breaking down the pros and cons of using your retirement savings as a personal loan. We'll examine the seemingly attractive aspects—such as no credit checks and low interest rates—but more importantly, we’ll highlight the real risks. F…
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Too much Tuesday! Steph’s powerful OCD Awareness poem 💙 Harrison’s doctor hit him with a new diagnosis.. Help Sean pick a ‘First Dance’ song Cha-Radios (it’s charades, but on the radio…) 🤪 Teabag-Gate (with a twist today!) Love ya! Sean, Steph & Harrison x Follow our new insta @edgearvosBy rova | The Edge
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Did you know that you start losing muscle mass as soon as the age of 30? Author and surfer Bonnie Tsui explores how to build strength as you age with Chris Duffy, host of the "How to Be a Better Human" podcast. Watch as Bonnie tries to teach Chris how to surf while weaving in lessons on the benefits of weightlifting, maintaining mobility and adding…
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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson just returned from meetings in Moscow with Russian generals and other military leaders to discuss the capabilities and intentions of the Russian Federation. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiese…
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"Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows," says educator and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. In an inspiring talk, she shares three ways to crack the code of confidence -- and her dream for a world where revolutionary confidence helps turn our most ambitious dreams into reality. Interested in learning more about upco…
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We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic …
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Send us a text We guide a hands‑on radio illusion you can do at home with ten cards or any matching items, ending with a whisper‑led reveal that feels like real mind reading. We close Doctober with gratitude and share our posting cadence moving forward. • listener mail sparks a promise of more magic talk • step‑by‑step setup using any ten similar i…
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Send us a text The scariest thing about a haunting isn’t always the shadow in the doorway—it’s the tiny detail you almost ignored. We open with Halloween warmth and a quick safety check, then move straight into a challenge for every investigator and curious mind: the smallest note in your story might be the master key later. A bowler-hatted figure …
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What does it take to fly a plane? For TED Fellow Refilwe Ledwaba, it took perseverance and drive — and an instructor who took the time to teach to her learning style. Today, as founder of Girls Fly Africa, Ledwaba is empowering the next generation of pilots, particularly young women, with the engineering skills, professional networks and hands-on e…
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It's that time again, when democracy throws on a sequined gown, downs a few too many shots of optimism, and texts us at 2 a.m. like, "Hey stranger… you up to vote?" This week, Nora and Marcus are joined by Charles Douglas III of Common Power to talk about what happens beyond Election Day: the gritty, essential, and deeply human work of keeping peop…
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'Fried Chicken' and 'Crostinis' and 'Murder' oh my...... It's no secret, that before you record anything, you need to warm up. So that's exactly what the guys do! But we figured...why are we wasting those precious moments? Why aren't we sharing them with all of you? So here it is...man, we are dumb!!! Click here to send us a message! If you would p…
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Send us a text The night before Halloween is the perfect moment to set a little trap for wonder. We keep this update short and focused, but the tease is big: tomorrow brings a double feature with a hands-on magic routine you must not attempt in the car. We address the listener emails that challenged us to bring real, interactive magic to the feed—a…
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Artificial intelligence is changing everything — but at what cost? AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data centers are burning through energy and wrecking the planet. She introduces a powerful alternative: small but mighty AI models that could flip the script and make the technology smarter, fairer and susta…
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After the collapse of the ancient Silk Road, the European maritime powers began connecting the world in the early 16th century. After 500 years of a Western-centric world, Russia, China and other Eurasian powers are connecting Eurasia in terms of independent technology, industry, energy, physical transportation corridors, banks and currencies. Russ…
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It’s Halloween Eve and here at DaBaddest Radio, we’re serving scares and slays. Bretman and Miss Kaaaye dress up as their fav farm animals, play “Song Association: Love Edition,” and dive into spine-tingling Filipino superstitions- from black cats and whistling at night to spirits that follow you home. Then, we read terrifying real-life listener st…
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Cheers to Thursday! Steph’s a mess!🙃 Harrison’s museum disappointment… Sean’s 5 Star Fact ft. epic caller Hayden Geert Chatrou from Cirque Du Soleil in studio! 🎪 When did you HAVE to send your food back? 🤢🤮 The guy with the world's longest name! We find a kiwi with the 2nd longest name🏆 Love ya! Sean, Steph & Harrison x Follow our new insta @edgear…
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Send us a text A lonely New Jersey road draped in a canopy of trees, a bridge where coins won’t stay thrown, and headlights that chase you until they disappear—Clinton Road is the rare place where folklore and firsthand accounts keep colliding. We take you mile by mile through its most enduring legends, weigh them against lived experiences from lis…
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Colonel Jacques Baud is a former military intelligence analyst in the Swiss Army and the author of many books. Colonel Baud discusses the strategic vacuum in the EU, why there is a panic and foolish decisions are made, and also the significance of Russia's new nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndies…
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Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soaked forests to tropical islands, he shows how his team measures the vibrancy of ecosystems across the world. This complex web of energy isn't just nature's masterpiece, he says — it's a lifeline for all…
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We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “one big thing” they had to tackle, and how finally confronting that challenge made their lives happier. Resources & links related to this episode: Check…
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Send us a text The road to romance has always had a shadowy shoulder. A listener’s note from Cannon Beach sends us down the winding lanes where folklore, fear, and true crime intersect: the secluded pull-offs, the cliffside overlooks, the places where a quiet kiss meets a loud imagination. We trace how classic tales—the hook on the car door, the bo…
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Imagine watching a movie where the main character turns, looks right at you and asks what to do next. That's the future of entertainment that AI engineer Christoph Lassner envisions, featuring interactive, AI-powered stories that you don’t just watch but also help create. He unpacks what this could mean for storytelling, imagining a world in which …
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Robert Barnes is an American lawyer, free speech champion, and political commentator. Barnes discusses why populism and resistance to the concentration of power in an elite are at the centre of the American experience, and how “America First” was intended to be a strategic retreat from empire and instead restore the foundations of the American Repu…
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Sean Foo is a financial analyst and a China expert. Foo discusses the US sanctions on Russia's oil, Netherlands seizure of China-owned Nexperia, debt crisis, restrictions on rare earth minerals and the collapsing AI bubbles.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www…
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Send us a text A green pulse in the dunes, a ranger who shouldn’t exist, and a dog named Sam who breaks his own faithful routine—our journey begins at Beaver Dunes Park, the stretch of Oklahoma terrain many call the Bermuda Triangle of the Plains. A longtime listener from the Panhandle sends two stories from the same patch of sand: teenage misadven…
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Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and…
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What if math isn't about grinding through equations, but about training your intuition and changing how your brain works? Mathematician and author David Bessis tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that the secret of mathematics isn't logic--it's the way we learn to see. He explains why math books aren't meant to be read like novels, how great mathematicia…
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Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The…
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This week on MonsterTalk, Blake and Karen are joined by Matthew Baxter to revisit Karen’s classic investigation book Haunting America — newly re-released in paperback just in time for Halloween . Together they discuss how the book began as a project for the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF), the fieldwork behind its famous cases, and the up…
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