Best Duncan And Angus Podcasts (2025)

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio 6:59

2h ago6:59

6:59

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fi…

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Donald Miller on Productivity: How to Focus, Finish, and Find Meaning (Shortcast) 10:48

18h ago10:48

10:48

In this Shortcast edition, Donald Miller, author of Building a StoryBrand, shares how applying storytelling principles can bring clarity, purpose, and momentum to your personal and professional life. Drawing from narrative theory, Donald explains how to see your life as a story—complete with a clear goal, supporting characters, and an inciting inci…

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy 11:07

1d ago11:07

11:07

In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold. Wa…

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama 11:02

2d ago11:02

11:02

Palm oil is in nearly every commodity you use — food, shampoo, makeup and more — but harvesting this essential material has contributed to the destruction of millions of hectares of forests globally. Sustainability leader Andika Putraditama shares how a groundbreaking collaboration between conservationists and global brands is turning this crisis o…

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 11:33

3d ago11:33

11:33

Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils a radical new economic model that could transform how creative people build sustainable careers, amass collective wealth and escape the burnout of hustle culture. Hear his vision for how artists can pool resources, share profits and own their work in a new kind of economy, as he poses a tantalizing vie…

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Cynthia Kane on The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations 41:22

4d ago41:22

41:22

In this episode, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations, joins the show to discuss how to improve communication by mastering the art of pausing. Cynthia, a communication expert, explains why taking a moment to pause before reacting in difficult situations can lead to more effective and mindful communi…

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 26:22

4d ago26:22

26:22

Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless prioritization, and how Steve Jobs and Apple delivered breakthrough innovation by strategi…

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile 27:47

6d ago27:47

27:47

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people think. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featur…

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott 16:55

6d ago16:55

16:55

"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become…

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee 14:08

7d ago14:08

14:08

Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world…

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Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism: How to Reclaim Focus and Control (Shortcast) 9:55

8d ago9:55

9:55

In this Shortcast edition, Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, shares how we can reclaim our time and attention by taking control of our relationship with digital technology. Rather than rejecting tech entirely, Cal proposes a minimalist approach—using technology with intention and only when it suppo…

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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie 13:01

8d ago13:01

13:01

Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows how you can join in on the fun. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED Me…

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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller 15:30

9d ago15:30

15:30

Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions …

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What introverts wish everyone else knew | Shalewa Sharpe 11:18

10d ago11:18

11:18

Comedian Shalewa Sharpe recounts the hilarious tale of how capitalism broke her ankle, what’s going on with dive bar bathrooms and why she — a quiet soul who likes to sip chamomile tea — brings a tote bag to a wild night out. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Learn more abou…

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Jess Cording on Strategies for Managing Stress: Mind, Body, and Spirit (Shortcast) 11:32

11d ago11:32

11:32

In this special Shortcast, Jess Cording, author of The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress and Anxiety, shares practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety by making small, sustainable changes across mind, body, and spirit. Jess offers gentle, doable practices that go beyond willpower—emphasizing progress over p…

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Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:39

11d ago45:39

45:39

Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. The high school senior reports back on his unexpected time in…

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How can creativity help us heal? A doctor and a cartoonist answer | Amy Baxter and Navied Mahdavian 24:27

13d ago24:27

24:27

When medicine mixes with metaphor, what kind of healing transpires? In this unexpected meeting of minds, physician Amy Baxter shares her innovative approach to treating pain, while cartoonist Navied Mahdavian explores how he traces its deeper meaning. From punchlines to pain scales, they reveal how drawing can be diagnostic and why medicine might j…

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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu 10:10

13d ago10:10

10:10

Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she offers a crucial question to ask yourself to help determine if honesty is the best policy — or if a fib might best fit the situation. Want to help sha…

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A new lifeline for the world's coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe 10:09

14d ago10:09

10:09

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet and the lifeblood of a thriving ocean. Yet without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could die by 2050. Fortunately, reef guardian Theresa Fyffe has a plan. Learn how her team at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation is rolling out a targeted approach to large-scale coral restoration by combin…

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Why Ukraine's drone attack on Russia changes war forever | Ian Bremmer 46:45

15d ago46:45

46:45

Ukraine’s surprise drone strike deep inside Russia damaged billions of dollars’ worth of irreplaceable military aircraft and marks a major milestone in the ongoing conflict. Political scientist Ian Bremmer breaks down how the Ukrainians pulled off the astonishing attack, the risk of nuclear retaliation from Putin and why “asymmetric warfare” is her…

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Beyond the Talk: Lei Cheng in conversation with TED Talks Daily 21:27

16d ago21:27

21:27

“ I marvel at every little freedom that we have. Because for three years and two months, it was all brutally taken away from me,” says Australian journalist Lei Cheng. In 2020, Lei was wrongfully detained in China after being falsely accused of leaking state secrets. Several years after her release, she took the stage at TED2025 to share her perspe…

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What I learned about freedom in a secret Chinese prison | Lei Cheng 12:12

16d ago12:12

12:12

Accused of leaking state secrets, journalist Lei Cheng was imprisoned in China for more than three years, where she was detained in tight quarters and kept under constant supervision. “Freedom is wasted on the free,” she says, recounting how she and fellow inmates found joy in the smallest of moments: the smell of rain, a poem delivered in secrecy,…

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Can AI help us speak with wolves? | Jeffrey T. Reed 12:08

17d ago12:08

12:08

Why do wolves howl? With the help of AI, we're getting closer to an answer. Linguist and software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed shares his research on wolf sounds in the wild, revealing the surprisingly complex range of vocalizations — barks, yelps, whimpers, even teeth clacking — these creatures make for different social functions. Want to help shape T…

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Shira Gill on How Minimalism and Intentionality Can Transform Your Life 44:27

18d ago44:27

44:27

In this episode, Shira Gill, author of Lifestyle: Your Guide to a More Organized and Intentional Life, joins the show to discuss her approach to minimalism and intentional living. Shira, a professional organizer, shares how she applies the principles of minimalism not just to physical possessions but to all aspects of life—helping to create space f…

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Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human 36:56

18d ago36:56

36:56

Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why they try to center authenticity and gender expansive thinking in the way they live their lives–both in how they…

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How do you take the right risks? A photographer and brand builder answer | David Suh and Molly Graham 28:56

19d ago28:56

28:56

How do you find the courage to take risks — and succeed? Portrait photographer David Suh and brand builder Molly Graham explore the challenges of building confidence, navigating setbacks and learning to embrace the real "you." (This conversation is part of "TED Intersections," a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navig…

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Beyond the Talk: Ariel Ekblaw in conversation with TED Talks Daily 21:47

20d ago21:47

21:47

"We should be protecting the Earth — and we can use space technology to do that," says aerospace architect Ariel Ekblaw. Following her talk at TED2025, Ekblaw sat down for a special conversation with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to discuss how space-based technology can improve daily life on Earth. From creating artificial retinas in zero gra…

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How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw 12:16

20d ago12:16

12:16

Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas on Earth, leading to scientific and medical breakthroughs only possible in zero gravity. Want to help sha…

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio 6:59

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Donald Miller on Productivity: How to Focus, Finish, and Find Meaning (Shortcast) 10:48

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy 11:07

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama 11:02

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 11:33

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Cynthia Kane on The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations 41:22

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 26:22

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile 27:47

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott 16:55

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee 14:08

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Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism: How to Reclaim Focus and Control (Shortcast) 9:55

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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie 13:01

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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller 15:30

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What introverts wish everyone else knew | Shalewa Sharpe 11:18

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Jess Cording on Strategies for Managing Stress: Mind, Body, and Spirit (Shortcast) 11:32

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Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:39

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How can creativity help us heal? A doctor and a cartoonist answer | Amy Baxter and Navied Mahdavian 24:27

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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu 10:10

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A new lifeline for the world's coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe 10:09

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Why Ukraine's drone attack on Russia changes war forever | Ian Bremmer 46:45

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Beyond the Talk: Lei Cheng in conversation with TED Talks Daily 21:27

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What I learned about freedom in a secret Chinese prison | Lei Cheng 12:12

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Can AI help us speak with wolves? | Jeffrey T. Reed 12:08

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Shira Gill on How Minimalism and Intentionality Can Transform Your Life 44:27

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Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human 36:56

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How do you take the right risks? A photographer and brand builder answer | David Suh and Molly Graham 28:56

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Beyond the Talk: Ariel Ekblaw in conversation with TED Talks Daily 21:47

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How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw 12:16