It’s the history of business. How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them.
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History Lesson Podcasts
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.
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The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.
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Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs. We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
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SNAFU with Ed Helms, America’s favorite podcast about history’s greatest screwups, returns for Season 4 with even more SNAFUs - one per episode, to be precise. And this time around, Ed ropes in a cavalcade of smart, hilarious guests to help unpack what these blunders, fiascos and faceplants say about who we are (spoiler: we’re basically just toddlers with nukes). Think of it as part history lesson, part hangout pod, and part group therapy for humanity. Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@SN ...
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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
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Scott and William put aside their continental differences to teach a history lesson to you (and hopefully a guest) each week in their attempt to come to a greater understanding about history, ideology and current affairs while having lots of laughs along the way.
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Covering characters, stories, writers, artists, movie directors, business, politics and more. Everything in and around Batman. We start at the very begining, and work our way chronoligcally through 80 years of Batman.
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Comedians, radio personalities, and cultural experts join host Brandon Collins on this monthly podcast where prominent Black historical figures/events finally get their due!
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
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Journey through history's most stirring disasters. Crash Lessons is a podcast that talks about everything that could had and did go wrong. From natural to man-made disasters. Join your host Robyn each week as she talks about all things disaster.
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The Dork-O-Motive Podcast hosted by Brian Lohnes is a research driven, story fueled, mechanically stoked look at the machines, people, and history that make up the modern mechanical world. Whether it's the stories of the men and women who have done amazing things in racing, the machines that roar around tracks and shape the Earth, or some bizarre mechanized history, Dork-O-Motive is here to bring you the story in a fun, well-researched, and informative way!
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Journalist and culture writer Jazmine Hughes gives a behind-the-scenes view of Malcolm Washington's adaptation of the August Wilson story, The Piano Lesson. You’ll hear intimate conversations with the cast members, including Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Corey Hawkins, Michael Potts, Samuel L. Jackson, and director and co-writer, Malcolm Washington. Plus, we’ll dive into the world of August Wilson - one of the greatest American playwrights of all time. Jazmine is our ...
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From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Americans' experiences during the Jim Crow era to the issues we face today ...
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Host FRDH podcast. Radio essayist and documentarist for the BBC and NPR. Historian and author of Ahmad's War, Ahmad's Peace and Emancipation.
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Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape modern Texas and the world.
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There’s a Lesson in Here Somewhere is a podcast hosted by Jamie Serino and Peter Carucci that features exceptional people that have compelling stories to tell. Whether it’s a unique perspective, an act of kindness, an inspirational achievement, a hardship overcome, or bearing witness to a captivating event, these are stories that must be heard, and from which we can draw important lessons.
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A conversational approach to interpreting history. Hosts Patrick and Parker aim to connect you to some of your favorite stories from the past as well as ones you might not have ever heard before! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast
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Every date on the calendar marks a moment that changed everything. Welcome to The Daily History Chronicle, where host Richard Backus, publisher of University Teaching Edition, brings history to life through compelling 15-minute stories that connect the past to our present. Each day, we travel back to explore a pivotal moment in history, from revolutions and discoveries to tragedies and triumphs. But these aren't just dates and facts. They're stories of courage, conflict, innovation, and cons ...
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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.
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The Jim Cornette Experience features Jim and his co-host The Great Brian Last discussing–and often dissecting–topics ranging from classic and current pro wrestling to politics, food and whatever is pissing Jim off! It’s freewheeling discussion that goes wherever JC takes it!
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A funny retelling of some of the well known and not well known stories that make up our collective history. Join Ancient History nerd Patrick Little and his various guests for history lesson not quite like any other as they shit talk their way through some of the greatest stories ever told.
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This podcast links the past to the present. The programs seek new perspectives on current events by examining the history that brought us to where we are today. The host, Robert Brent Toplin, is a university-based professor of history. He has published a dozen books and more than 200 articles, and he has commented on history, politics, and film in several nationally broadcast television and radio programs.
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Emmy nominated director Robert Child explores military history via compelling storytelling and chats with bestselling authors.
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Doomsday is a history lesson that easily disguises itself as a horror story. We explore the most traumatic, bizarre and most awe-inspiring but largely unheard-of disasters from throughout human history and around the world including the science behind every disturbing detail. If you like shipwrecks, decapitations, things that melt, living blankets of insects and people screaming for their lives, Doomsday is the podcast for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod ...
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Deeply Driven: Business History Insights from Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to Deeply Driven, a podcast exploring business history and the journeys of entrepreneurs. We exist to share success stories and lessons from the world of business.
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Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate and in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected]
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.
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Marxist Voice is the official podcast of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) in Britain. We discuss Marxist theory, revolutionary history, and current events. Head to our website for daily news and analysis, as well as links to join and support the party, and to subscribe to our various publications.
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Ever wonder what crime took place on today's date in true crime history? If so, sit back and grab a cup of coffee as you enjoy your daily dose of True Crime. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, guides you through a dark history lesson, with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, cults, and more in this short-form DAILY true crime podcast, that has been downloaded over 30 Million times. Remember, stay safe.
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
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Puttin' On Airs is a podcast where two good ol boys from the rural South learn about and analyze fancy people and their culture. Join redneck comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester as they try and make sense of the world's bougie-est bullsh*t. So if you wanna find out what the Queen does all damn day, or why rich people love makin' horses have sex, or what the elite and white trash have in common (it's more than you think), and you wanna hear it all in the syrupy sorghum drawl of tw ...
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The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.
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Dedicated to the story of your greatest influence and the lesson that changed your life.
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Intellectually Curious is a podcast by Mike Breault featuring over 1,400 AI-powered explorations across science, mathematics, philosophy, and personal growth. Each short-form episode is generated, refined, and published with the help of large language models—turning curiosity into an ongoing audio encyclopedia. Designed for anyone who loves learning, it offers quick dives into everything from combinatorics and cryptography to systems thinking and psychology. Inspiration for this podcast: "Mu ...
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Exploration Crochet is a storytelling podcast that dives deep into the art, history, and culture of crochet—exploring the craft itself as an evolving art form that connects stitches to stories, makers to math, and yarn to humanity. Hosted by ReRe of the Yarn Over Hook Network, each episode unravels fascinating threads—from folklore and fiber science to fairs, community and culture, and the future of handmade craft. It’s part history lesson, part maker’s circle, and all heart—celebrating croc ...
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Disrupting Peace explores why peace hasn’t worked, and how it still could. In each episode, Bridget Conley, research director at the World Peace Foundation, speaks with a researcher specializing in one obstacle to peace, and an activist who’s changing systems from the ground up. Together they explore what worked, what didn’t, and why we shouldn’t give up.
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Master the best of what other people have already figured out. Deep conversations with the best that go beyond the usual advice to uncover the timeless principles that drive success. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow button.
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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)
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Learn about American History, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, & American holidays. Gain insights about our Founding First Principles (the rule of law, unalienable rights, the Social Compact, equality, limited government, and revolution); Founding Fathers (such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams) and other great patriots (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton); key documents and speeches; and flags an ...
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Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet) another business book, Leadership Lessons From The Great Books leverages insights from the GREAT BOOKS of the Western canon to explain, dissect, and analyze leadership best practices for the post-modern leader.
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Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons.
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The Piano Parent Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things related to parenting a piano student. From practice tips to piano geography and musical terms, common studio policies to teacher and parent interviews, this is THE best resource to help you and your child make the most of piano lessons. Whether you are a knowledgeable musician or a complete novice, there is definitely something for you here.
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The podcast that explores what happened to the women in history? And puts them into history class. Kelsie and Brooke explore historical topics they find fascinating, pedagogies, and important issues effecting women and girls. Teachers can find dozens of lesson plans, learning materials, films, and articles about women in history on our website www.remedialherstory.com.
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Through personal recordings of the original radio broadcasts, the history of America's favorite pastime is retold, one classic game at a time. Relive key moments, historical hits, and the legends of today taking to the field when they were at the peak of their career. Add Classic Baseball radio to any podcast app or service; just copy "tinyurl.com/baseballpod" into the "Add RSS Feed" of the app.
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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks Mellody Hobson and international bestselling author and “On Purpose” podcast host J ...
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Holiday Special MEGA EPISODE 2 (Doctor Strange Holiday Special + Tex Men Ep 1)
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We're bringing it back! No one asked for it! Here's every Doctor Strange Holiday Special EVER + the premier episode of TEX MEN! Relive old characters you forgot about or probably should have forgotten! Discover how GHL guest stars Doctor Strange and Clea have taken over the podcast every year! Hear every shenanigan between Tex Willerman and Nightcr…
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This episode investigates what ties The Killers, Michael Martin Murphey, and the Poet Ranchman of Texas together. Here's a spoiler --its a poem titled The Cowboy's Christmas Ball. There's a few bonuses at the end as well. Subscribe to the Texas History Lessons Substack for bonus material and help support the show.If you are enjoyi…
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Brian watches Batman '66 for the first time starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Alex reads us in on what William Dozier, Bob Kane, Lorenzo Semple Jr., and more said about the debut of the show. We also chat about Pop Art, Camp Humor, and the social moment that led to the show. Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads…
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How to Make Billions When the Bubble Bursts: Lessons from 1929
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The stock market was once a Wild West free-for-all. There were few rules or regulations. Investors were more or less gambling, or manipulating stocks to make a profit. This is the world Jesse Livermore came to dominate. He would often bet against the market, making money when businesses failed. By 1929, Livermore was rich and famous. And then the W…
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Surprising Lessons From America's War in Afghanistan
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When a refugee from Afghanistan allegedly shot two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C., discussions about the tragedy invoked memories of America’s chaotic exit from Afghanistan in 2021. Partisans invoked different lessons when describing that crisis. Republicans blamed President Joe Biden. They said he failed to plan an orderly withdrawal. Democ…
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Jim Cornette Experience Special - Funniest Moments Volume 4
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A Christmas special for Experience listeners today: Here is Jim Cornette's Funniest Moments Omnibus, Volume 4! Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: [email protected] Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can l…
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Today's tour through the Cabinet will involve trimming back the lies to find the truth. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fact-packed journey through the history of the Kingdom of Benin full of powerful rulers, incredible art, and some very questionable British behaviour. This episode of Dead Funny History is bursting with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to life for families and Key Stage 2 l…
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The Murder of Activists Harry and Harriette Moore - December 25 2025
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December 25th: Harry and Harriette Moore Killed (1951) Standing up and doing what is right has a long and unfortunate history of placing a target on people’s back. On December 25th 1951 a couple who spent decades fighting for civil rights found themselves the victims of a horrific attack. An attack motivated by their activism. https://en.wikipedia.…
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#1037 - Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025)
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I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Jonny, a virtual Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned this year, what their best hacks were, and their reflections on 2025. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with you…
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Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and how to get one. ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpointBy WBUR
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Tiny Atoms, Big Data: The Sparse Representation Revolution
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In this deep dive, we unpack sparse representation theory. Learn how a complex signal can be expressed with only a handful of dictionary atoms, why exact sparsity is NP-hard, and how convex relaxation (basis pursuit) and greedy methods (orthogonal matching pursuit) yield fast, provable solutions. We explore structured and collaborative sparsity, re…
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Density Unlocked: The Kohn–Sham Shortcut That Reshaped Chemistry
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We explore density functional theory, the idea that a chemical system's behavior can be determined entirely from electron density. Learn how Kohn and Sham replaced a hopelessly tangled many-electron problem with a fictitious non-interacting system that reproduces the same density, and why the elusive exchange-correlation energy remains the single r…
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We explore the Gumbel distribution—named after Emil Julius Gumbel—and how it models the maximum of a dataset. From 500-year floods to the Gumbel Max Trick in AI, this episode shows why engineers and data scientists rely on max-stable theory to plan for the extreme and build resilient systems, while tracing a surprising historical thread from Laplac…
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Happy Holidays from everyone on the SNAFU Team! While Ed and his elves prepare more stories for the new year, warm up with an oldie-but-goodie bonus episode you might have missed: It's Ed's conversation with Rachel Maddow about her podcast, ULTRA. Plus, if you're still in need of a last-minute holiday gift, there's still time to grab a copy of Ed's…
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RE-BROADCAST - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens w/Tom Libby
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 01:00 Charles's Struggles in Childhood. 05:39 Charles Dickens: School to Journalism. 11:44 Christmas' Modern Origins and Dickens' Influence. 20:10 "Marley's Ghost Visits Scrooge." 23:25 "Scrooge's Haunting Confrontation." 30:1…
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December 24, 1914: When Enemies Became Human
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On Christmas Eve 1914, soldiers along the Western Front spontaneously stopped fighting and celebrated together, exchanging gifts, burying the dead, and even playing football in no man's land. Richard Backus examines this remarkable moment when enemies became human to one another and why military leadership suppressed it to keep the war going. From …
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In this week's episode we look at the shocking massacre in Bondi Beach. What factor makes this even more shocking? What lessons can we learn from this? We similarly examine the issue of how distant we are in a practical sense from the times of Moshiach. This week's episode is sponsored לעילוי נשמת ר׳ אליהו בן יוסף Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's N…
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520: You Don't Get One More Minute. Time To Reset.
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>Join Jocko Underground< Jocko in Las Vegas for UFC BJJ, coaching his daughter Rana in a tough match against Bella Mir. He recaps the fight—Bella’s wrestling and top control versus Rana’s constant submission attempts—then shares what sticks with him most: after losing, Rana says, “If I only had one more minute.” That comment becomes the episode’s m…
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Jimmy Stewart’s PTSD in It's a Wonderful Life (Visual History Podcast)
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🎬 It’s a Wonderful Life is remembered as one of Hollywood’s most uplifting classics — but behind the scenes, its star Jimmy Stewart was grappling with invisible wounds from World War II. This documentary podcast episode explores how Stewart’s harrowing combat missions as a bomber pilot left him with deep psychological scars, and how those experienc…
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Dead Funny History: Owain Glyndŵr. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and family-friendly journey through the life of Owain Glyndŵr: Wales’ legendary rebel leader, lawman, hostage-taker and Merlin superfan. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with sketch comedy making it perfect for Key Stage 2 learners and their grown-ups.…
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The Red Herring at The Drama Club - December 24 2025
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December 24th: Robert LeCompte Killed (2009) A red herring can completely throw off a case. On December 24th 2009 a man was brutally slain in a place where, up until that moment, he felt safe and welcome. A case where, with one small clue, the motive was muddled into something totally different. https://www.vanityfair.com/style/society/2014/01/murd…
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Old Warren Buffett: "Never Invest in a Business You Cannot Understand"
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Young Warren Buffett became rich in anonymity - but in the 1980s he became a global star. During the excesses of 1980s Wall Street the middle-aged investor was reluctantly drawn into the spotlight to save troubled companies. And then came tech - which suited Buffett's style even less. Warren Buffett couldn't even use a computer - but everyone was t…
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A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely human? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about John Cena's comments about his last match, AEW & White Castle, Jack Pfefer & I.T. Flatto, NXT's surprise Women's title change, a twitter spat with some Maga guy named Jack, AWA's phantom tag title change, holiday tipping, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: S…
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Tiny Fossils, Big Shifts: 2025 Breakthroughs in Fossil Fish Evolution
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A deep-dive into 2025 discoveries that rewrite the roots of modern fishes. With high-tech imaging and modeling, these tiny fossils are expanding our view of the grand history of vertebrate evolution. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information. Sponsored by Embersilk LLC…
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We dive into CSS Grid Lanes—the native masonry solution that moves items into the shortest available column, eliminating the need for heavy JavaScript. Learn how it differs from standard Grid, the three-line setup (display: grid lanes; grid template columns; gap), and how tolerance affects placement for accessibility. Explore real-world use cases, …
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Rényi’s Parking Problem and the 0.7475979 Limit Behind AI
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We dive into Alfred Rényi's 1958 random sequential parking puzzle on a line, uncovering the jamming limit and the famous parking constant ≈ 0.7475979. We explore how this one-dimensional geometric bound mirrors how tokens fill context in transformers, via causal attention masking and the idea of metastable anchor points (Rényi centers) that boost e…
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Be Your Best in 2026: The Most Important Lessons from The Knowledge Project (2025)
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The Knowledge Project closes 2025 with a look back at the most meaningful conversations of the year. Featuring insights from some of our most impactful episodes, this collection brings together practical insights on decision-making, leadership, preparation, relationships, trust, and performance. This episode features insights from world-class inves…
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December 23, 1947: The Day the Future Became Tiny
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On December 23, 1947, three Bell Labs physicists, William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain, demonstrated the first working transistor, a tiny device that looked insignificant but enabled the entire digital revolution. Richard Backus examines why this breakthrough came from systematic collaborative research rather than a lone genius, how …
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Sometimes the mysteries of the past are solved, and other times they are not. Either way, they remain very curious. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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The Five Types of Wealth Everyone Needs with Sahil Bloom
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Emma sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom to unpack the five types of wealth that actually determine whether your life feels meaningful or painfully empty. Sahil opens up about the real turning point in his life: chasing external success, hitting every traditional milestone, and still feeling like something was deeply wron…
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Dead Funny History: Indus Civilization. Join historian Greg Jenner for a snappy, silly and seriously fascinating journey into the Indus Civilisation - one of the world’s earliest urban societies, and one that deserves way more hype. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, facts and sound effects that bring ancient history to life f…
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The Death of April Renee Tucker - December 23 2025
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December 23rd: Debbie Tucker Loveless and John Harvey Miller Released (1993) Fighting to prove your innocence is an uphill battle. Especially when the story seems so far-fetched. On December 23rd 1993 a couple was released from prison after claiming, from the very beginning, that they were innocent of the heinous crime they were accused of. https:/…
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Best DC Comics Stories MEGA EPISODE (Best Batman, Best Alfred, Best Batman Writers, Best Superman, Best Batman v Superman Stories)
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Batman is an Absolute beast! Superman has the Absolute best covers! With the Dark Knight and Man of Steels's DC Absolute Series flying off the shelves there is no better time to explore what it takes to tell the best Kryptonian tales and adventures of the Caped Crusader than now. Strap yourself into the Batmobile we present you these episodes from …
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An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community centers, shelters, food banks. What's the community impact with church closures on the rise? ***Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint…
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Fisher Information: The Sharp Curve Behind What Data Reveals
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In this deep-dive, we explore how Fisher Information measures how much your data can tell you about an unknown parameter. Visualize it through the curvature of the log-likelihood—sharp curves mean high information and precise estimates, flat curves mean ambiguity. We’ll cover additivity across independent observations, the Cramér–Rao bound as the u…
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The Critical 3%: Making Software Feel Instant with Dean and Ghemawat
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A practical dive into performance engineering—how estimation, the latency hierarchy, and smart data structures turn frustrating delays into instant responses. Guided by Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat's performance hints, we unpack moving from O(n log n) to O(n), hoisting temporaries, and fast paths for the common case. We also glimpse real-world win…
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Fomalhaut Unleashed: The Great Eye, Debris Disks, and a Cosmic Collision Playground
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A tour of the young star Fomalhaut and its spectacular, collision-prone debris disk. We unravel why its bright ring behaves like a nonstop demolition derby, the misidentified exoplanet Dagon, and the rare feature of two stellar companions each hosting a disk. It's a dynamic, real-world lab showing how chaos fuels planet formation in a multi-star sy…
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#E19 Carl Karcher: Making It Happen Every Single Day
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In this episode, we follow the relentless, blue-collar rise of Carl Karcher—a poor farm boy and eighth-grade dropout who didn’t come into business with connections, pedigree, or a big plan. What he did have was a willingness to work, a sharp eye for opportunity, and a simple operating philosophy he would repeat for the rest of his life: make people…
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PPP 372: Joy to the World - Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
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We all know and love Joy to the World as a classic Christmas carol — but did you know it wasn't originally written for Christmas? And it's not in Handel's Messiah either! In this episode, I share the fascinating history behind one of our most familiar hymns, how it's connected (and not connected) to Handel, and how its message points forward to som…
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December 22, 1972: When the Earth Shook and Corruption Was Revealed
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On December 22, 1972, a massive earthquake struck Managua, Nicaragua, killing thousands and destroying most of the capital city. But the tragedy was compounded when dictator Anastasio Somoza embezzled millions in international aid meant for victims, turning disaster relief into personal profit. Richard Backus examines both the earthquake itself and…
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Can Ted Williams Save The Day? Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox, September 17, 1953 (Recreation).
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The Boston Red Sox are in trouble. They are 36-37 at home, and have three games left to avoid the losing record; and they've just lost the first game in a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Locked in fourth place, they are playing for pride and to avoid a losing season in Fenway Park. But they have an ace in the line-up. Ted Williams, retu…
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Dead Funny History: Zheng Yi Sao. She ruled the South China Sea, terrified navies, and ran her pirate empire with ruthless efficiency – meet Zheng Yi Sao, the Pirate Queen of Admin. In this family friendly episode of Dead Funny History, historian Greg Jenner dives into the extraordinary life of Zheng Yi Sao, one of the most powerful pirates who eve…
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