Best Hancock Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Fairfax House: The finest Georgian townhouse in England? | Ep. 95 56:43

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What happens when the last in a line of viscounts has only one child - a daughter - but the family's ancestral seat is entailed to the male line (meaning it'll go to a distant cousin)? This was the dilemma facing Charles, 9th Viscount Fairfax, in the mid-18th century... The answer (for Lord Fairfax, at least) was to purchase a prime site in the cen…

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John Bytheway: Mentors, General Conference & How To Help The Rising Generation | 112 1:03:42

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Send us a text John Bytheway is a bestselling author, favorite speaker, and part-time instructor at Brigham Young University, he co-hosts the followHim Podcast with Hank Smith. I wanted to speak to John to hear his insights on General Conference and reflections from serving on the Young Men's General Advisory Board for the last 5 years. Some highli…

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Burton Constable Hall & its 'Cabinet of Curiosities' | Ep. 94 37:48

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A Cabinet of curiosity (also known as a wonder-room) is an encyclopaedic collection of objects assembled in post-Enlightenment Europe by noblemen, landowners and merchants who were fascinated by science and natural history. In the second of our 5-part series looking at the houses shortlisted for this year's Historic Houses Association Collections A…

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#483 – Julia Shaw: Criminal Psychology of Murder, Serial Killers, Memory & Sex 2:48:50

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Julia Shaw is a criminal psychologist and author who in her books explores human nature, including psychopathy, violent crime, the psychology of evil, police interrogation, false memory manipulation, deception detection, and human sexuality. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep483-sc See below for tim…

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Latter-day Saints In Utah React To General Conference - October 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 111 1:18:07

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Send us a text In Utah, 4 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join me to discuss what it's like to be a Church member in their area, and to reflect on the October 2025 General Conference of the Church. The participants were Brett, Sky, Lynzi, and Isaac. Some highlights from this episode include reflections on President …

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Scone Palace with Viscount Stormont: The crowning place of Scottish kings | Ep. 93 1:04:59

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Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring the history and collections of the five shortlisted candidates for this year's Historic Houses Association Collections Award (sponsored by Dreweatts). Geoff is a judge in this year's awards, along with Francis Terry (architect), Rita Konig (interior designer), Tessa Murdoch (art historian) and Will Ric…

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God Exists! A Guide To The Scientific Evidence Of A Creator God - Michel-Yves Bolloré | 110 46:39

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Send us a text Michel-Yves Bolloré is an author and entrepreneur, he co-wrote 'God, The Science, The Evidence' which sold over 400,000 copies in France, Spain and Italy - and is now coming to the UK and US. I wanted to speak to Michel to get an insight as more of a beginner into the comprehensive scientific evidences that God exists, a starting poi…

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Painting Houses: Rory's Watercolour Portraits | Ep. 92 51:59

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The challenge for all portraitists is in painting not only what they see but in trying to distil and capture the essence or spirit of their subject in oil, ink or watercolour. This challenge applies as much to those who paint portraits of buildings as it does to those who paint people. On The Country House Podcast we often talk about how houses are…

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#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature 4:42:37

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Pavel Durov is the founder and CEO of Telegram. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep482-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/pavel-durov-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lex…

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New Research Uncovers How Top Nazi Leaders Spied On Latter-day Saints - Stephen Smoot | 109 1:21:41

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Send us a text Stephen O. Smoot is a doctoral candidate in the department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature at the Catholic University of America. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations (with a concentration in Egyptology) and bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young Universit…

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Traitors UK Winner Harry Clark: "Young People In The UK Are Coming Back To Faith!" | 108 57:42

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Send us a text Harry Clark is a TV star known for winning Series 2 of The Traitors in the United Kingdom. He has written a new book called 'Staying Faithful' where he discusses how his Catholic faith keeps him grounded. I wanted to speak to Harry to discuss his view of faith as a young person in the spotlight and why he feels so many people our age…

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#481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA 4:31:21

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Norman Ohler is a historian and author of “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,” a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II. It is a book that two legendary historians Ian Kershaw and Antony Beevor give very high praise for its depth of research. No…

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Somerleyton Hall with Lord & Lady Somerleyton | Ep. 91 59:31

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This week Geoff 'goes it alone' (Rory's on holiday) and visits Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk, where he's joined on the podcast by Hugh and Lara Crossley, Lord and Lady Somerleyton. The seat of the Crossley family since the late 19th century, Somerleyton has a fascinating story to tell. Aside from the theatrical Jacobethan/Italianate architecture and …

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Church Scholar's Masterclass On Revelation (& Why You Might Not Be Receiving It) - Janiece Johnson | 107 58:42

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Send us a text Janiece Johnson is a church historian, an acquisition director at Deseret Book, and author of 'Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: Revelation.' I wanted to speak to Janiece about the theme of revelation because it seems to be a significant focus from the pulpit at General Conference from President Russell M Nelson and others. Some …

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Essentialism, Nephi's Vision, Latter-day Saint Callings & A.I - Greg McKeown | 106 1:08:16

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Send us a text Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, leadership and business strategist. Greg wrote two iconic New York Times bestsellers: 'Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' and 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.' I wanted to speak to Greg about applying the principles of his revolutionary books to our Latter-day…

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#480 – Dave Hone: T-Rex, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Evolution, and Jurassic Park 3:41:55

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Dave Hone is a paleontologist, expert on dinosaurs, co-host of the Terrible Lizards podcast, and author of numerous scientific papers and books on the behavior and ecology of dinosaurs. He lectures at Queen Mary University of London on topics of Ecology, Zoology, Biology, and Evolution. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexf…

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What Happened To The Church & Church Members In Ukraine - Anastasia Kocheva | 105 52:43

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Send us a text Anastasia Kocheva is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Crimea Region of Ukraine. I wanted to speak to Anastasia about her experiences during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and to hear insights about how the Church operated during the war and where the Church is at now. Some highlights from this ep…

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#479 – Dave Plummer: Programming, Autism, and Old-School Microsoft Stories

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Dave Plummer is a programmer, former Microsoft software engineer (Windows 95, NT, XP), creator of Task Manager, author of two books on autism, and host of the Dave’s Garage YouTube channel, where he shares stories from his career, insights on software development, and deep dives into technology. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: htt…

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Highland Retreats | The storied history of Scotland's shooting lodges with Mary Miers | Ep. 90 1:09:46

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The shooting lodges of the Scottish Highlands have beguiled and entranced people from all walks of life for generations. But beyond the romantic facade - the magnificent architecture and breathtaking scenery - lies a complex and at times troubled past that continues to echo down through the centuries. Joining Geoff and Rory on this week's episode i…

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Reconciling The Restored Gospel Of Jesus Christ & Evolution - Ben Spackman | 104 1:08:49

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Send us a text Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint historian of religion, science, and biblical interpretation, and the co-editor of 'The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ & Evolution', a new BYU book. I wanted to speak to Ben to understand the history of how Latter-day Saints - and wider Christianity - have thought about the theory of evolution and h…

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#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex 10:35:13

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Scott Horton is the director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, co-host of Provoked, and for the past three decades a staunch critic of U.S. military interventionism. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep478-sc See below for timestamps, and t…

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Shaken, Not Stirred | Goldeneye: The Jamaican home of 007 creator Ian Fleming | Ep. 89 56:33

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James Bond is one of Britain's most iconic fictional characters, and without a doubt the most famous spy in the world. And the man behind the legend - author Ian Fleming - lived a life almost as thrilling as Bond's. In this high-octane podcast episode, Rory guides Geoff through the life (and many country houses) of Fleming - from his time at Eton a…

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World Heavyweight Boxing Champion On Latter-day Saint Faith & Samoan Roots - Joseph Parker | 103 35:21

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Send us a text Joseph Parker is a world-class heavyweight boxer, former WBO Champion, and proud Latter-day Saint with deep Samoan roots. I wanted to speak to Joseph because beyond the boxing ring, his story of faith, family, and heritage is just as powerful as his performances against the best in the sport, including a potential clash with the curr…

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#477 – Keyu Jin: China’s Economy, Tariffs, Trade, Trump, Communism & Capitalism 1:57:17

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Keyu Jin is an economist specializing in China’s economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She is the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep477-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to g…

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Why Every Christian Today Needs To Discover William Blake - Mark Vernon | 102 1:00:20

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Send us a text Mark Vernon is a British psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He is the author of the new book: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination. I wanted to speak to Mark to learn more about William Blake and understand how tapping into our spiritual side more, and our creative side, can aid us in our pursuit of …

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Clandon Park: Its historic past, present state & uncertain future | Ep. 88 1:06:12

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How a fire reduced this 18th century Palladian house to a mere shell... and the questions that it raises. This week, Geoff and Rory are joined by Cornelia Van Der Poll - an Oxford academic and co-founder of Restore Trust - a lobbying group that encourages the National Trust to focus on its founding principles to safeguard our nation's heritage for …

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The Latter-day Saint Teen Pursuing Olympic Glory - Jonas Rushworth | 101 1:02:01

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Send us a text Jonas Rushworth is a 19-year-old European Gold-Medalist Champion in Gymnastics and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom. I wanted to speak to Jonas as he pushes forward in his pursuit of the next Olympic games about what role his faith in God plays in his gymnastic success. Some hi…

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#476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 4:39:58

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Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcr…

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From Venice with Love: Canaletto & 'Canaletto Rooms' in country houses | Ep. 87 58:29

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How a humble Venetian artist became synonymous with Britain's country house collections... This week Geoff and Rory are joined by renowned Canaletto expert, Charles Beddington, to discuss all things Canaletto! From the artist's humble Venetian beginnings to his 'discovery' by the British Consul in Venice - Joseph Smith - who became Canaletto's patr…

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The Tiny English Village That Changed Latter-day Saint History Forever | 100th Episode Special 56:31

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Send us a text Our thanks to the village of Downham for allowing us the sacred opportunity to record this podcast live in St. Leonard's Chapel in Downham, and to Peter Fagg for being our amazing guest and sharing these powerful stories. A tiny English village. A wave of miracles, conversions, and faith. In our 100th episode, we uncover the story of…

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Country House Festivals: From opera & art to motor racing & horse trials | Ep. 86 1:05:57

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Every summer, dozens of country houses open their gates for festival-goers, with a huge array of different events hosted within the grounds of our most cherished estates. Off the back of our recent episodes on 'Capability' Brown and Vache Baroque Festival, we have chosen this week to dedicate an entire episode to festivals held on country estates, …

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#475 – Demis Hassabis: Future of AI, Simulating Reality, Physics and Video Games 2:34:56

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Demis Hassabis is the CEO of Google DeepMind and Nobel Prize winner for his groundbreaking work in protein structure prediction using AI. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep475-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfr…

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Why Jesus's Compensating Power Is Important - BJ Allen | 99 1:01:11

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Send us a text BJ Allen is a Professor of Marketing & Sales at Brigham Young University - Provo, and is the author of the book 'The Compensating Power of Christ.' I wanted to speak to BJ to properly understand what it means to 'apply the Atonement' of Jesus Christ in our daily lives when we deal with the general unfairness of mortality. Some highli…

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The Vache: Baroque music in an Elizabethan setting | Ep. 85 1:01:07

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This week, Geoff and Rory are joined by countertenor, arranger of classical music and co-founder of 'Vache Baroque', Jonathan Darbourne, to discuss the storied history of the The Vache - an elegant, privately owned Elizabethan country house nestled in the gently rolling Chiltern Hills - and the Baroque music festival he directs every summer in its …

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Behind The Scenes: What's It Really Like To Serve A Temple Square Mission? - Olivia Whittaker | 98 56:42

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Send us a text Olivia Whittaker served in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-19. I wanted to speak to Olivia to take a peek behind the curtain of how Temple Square missions work and to hear what she learned from this unique experience. Some highlights from this episode include the …

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#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting

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David Heinemeier Hansson (aka DHH) is a legendary programmer, creator of Ruby on Rails, co-owner & CTO of 37signals that created Basecamp, HEY, & ONCE, and is a NYT-best-selling author (with Jason Fried) of 4 books: REWORK, REMOTE, Getting Real, and It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work. He is also a race car driver, including a class-winning perform…

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'Capability' Brown: Visionary or vandal? | Ep. 84 1:05:08

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown is known throughout the world as the master of the English landscape garden. A visionary who created carefully curated, idyllic and natural-looking landscapes at many of the greatest country houses in England, Brown is one of those true 'greats' after whom a whole style is named; the 'Brownian' landscape continues to ins…

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Jay Osmond: "We Shared The Gospel With Kings & Rulers" | 97 57:52

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Send us a text Jay Osmond is a global superstar and part of the Osmond family. He more recently created 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' and is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jay about the incredible impact that his family had on the Church of Jesus Christ specifically in the United Kingdom as…

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He Lost Faith & Left The Church For 9 Months...Here's Why He Came Back - Stephen Murphy | 96 1:10:57

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Send us a text Stephen Murphy is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and host of the Mormonism With The Murph podcast. I wanted to speak to Stephen as the only other pro-Church of Jesus Christ podcaster in the UK to hear his story and learn about his faith crisis and rediscovery. Some highlights from this episode in…

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#473 – Iran War Debate: Nuclear Weapons, Trump, Peace, Power & the Middle East 4:11:08

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Debate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundatio…

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The Country House Podcast LIVE at Nevill Holt Festival: A country house reborn | Ep. 83 1:05:02

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We were delighted to host our first LIVE podcast recording at Nevill Holt Festival - an arts and culture festival held in the grounds of Nevill Holt Hall, a historic country house set within a thriving working estate. In front of a packed-out audience of over 200 people, we discussed The rise, fall and rebirth of the English country house through t…

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"I Was Jewish...Then I Found The Book Of Mormon" - Jason Olson | 95 1:11:06

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Send us a text Jason Olson is the author of 'The Burning Book: A Jewish-Mormon Memoir.' I wanted to speak to Jason about his fascinating conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how his Jewish identity influences his Latter-day Saint faith today. Some highlights from this episode include the role of the Book of Mormon in J…

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Wilford Woodruff: Miracles, Close Calls & Unshakeable Faith - Kristy Wheelwright Taylor | 94 1:02:59

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Send us a text Kristy Wheelwright Taylor serves as the board secretary for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and helps with transcription and writing on the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Kristy's new book is called 'Prepare Me For Thy Use: Lessons From Wilford Woodruff's Mission Years.' I wanted to speak to Kristy about the many marvellous …

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#472 – Terence Tao: Hardest Problems in Mathematics, Physics & the Future of AI 3:23:41

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Terence Tao is widely considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He won the Fields Medal and the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, and has contributed to a wide range of fields from fluid dynamics with Navier-Stokes equations to mathematical physics & quantum mechanics, prime numbers & analytics number theory, harmonic analysi…

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Elveden Hall with Sam Dalrymple: A Mughal palace in the Suffolk countryside | Ep. 82 1:05:51

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Geoff and Rory are joined by renowned writer, film-maker and Mughal historian, Sam Dalrymple, for a fascinating and storied episode on the history of Elveden Hall in Suffolk. Once the English home of the last ruler of the Sikh Empire - Sir Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Punjab - and now the seat of the Guinness family, Earls of Iveagh, Elveden is a res…

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Responding To ChatGPT's Top 5 Misconceptions About Latter-day Saints - Jasmin Rappleye | 93 1:12:29

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Send us a text Jasmin Rappleye provides clear takes on deep faith across all social media platforms, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jasmin to get her responses to what ChatGPT thought were the 5 biggest misconceptions - doctrinally and culturally - about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-…

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#471 – Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet 2:17:50

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Sundar Pichai is CEO of Google and Alphabet. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep471-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/sundar-pichai-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexf…

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Beaulieu Palace House: 'The Gilt and the Gingerbread' | Ep. 81 53:15

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Geoff and Rory are joined by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and his nephew, Ben Montagu-Scott, for a fascinating episode on the extraordinary and storied history of Beaulieu Palace House in the New Forest, Hampshire. Originally the 13th-century gatehouse to a medieval abbey, Beaulieu Palace House is an unusual example of Scots Baronial architecture in so…

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"The Temple Should Feel Like Home": A Fresh Perspective On The Endowment - Melinda Wheelwright Brown | 92 1:02:40

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Send us a text Melinda Wheelwright Brown is an author and educator, her newest book is called 'An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ's Covenant Way of Living and Loving'. I wanted to speak to Melinda because I learn a lot about the way she views the Temple Endowment, an important part of worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. …

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Joseph Paxton: Gardener, engineer, entrepreneur | Ep. 80 1:06:33

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Geoff and Rory discuss the remarkable life of a Victorian genius; the upwardly mobile Joseph Paxton. The son of a farmer, he found a patron in the 6th Duke of Devonshire and by the age of 23 Paxton was Head Gardener at Chatsworth. He would later become a nationally sought-after engineer and latterly a Member of Parliament. The Silicon Valley entrep…