Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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Hypothesis Testing Podcasts
Testing your ideas against reality can be challenging. Not everything will go as planned. It’s about keeping an open mind, having a clear hypothesis and running multiple tests to see if you have enough directional evidence to keep going. This is the How I Tested That Podcast, where David J Bland connects with entrepreneurs and innovators who had the courage to test their ideas with real people, in the market, with sometimes surprising results. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of exper ...
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Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider!
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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.
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More Research Required is a biweekly podcast where two liberal arts college grads design all the research studies that no one will pay them to do. Updates every other Sunday night.
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The Ford Amosky Podcast is practicing an: investigative reporting investigative journalism No leak journalism As an investigative journalist, I employ a careful methodology, with heavy reliance on primary sources, forming and testing a hypothesis, and rigorous fact-checking. Please follow, listen to our podcast for the latest information and updates on what’s going around you.
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approac ...
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(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to sp ...
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Your host, Stephen Hessel, has read Cervantes's works obsessively for almost 20 years. Convinced that you can say both everything and nothing about the masterpiece Don Quixote and Cervantes's lesser read works, he has set out to test his hypothesis by having conversations with both expert "Cervantistas" and other "idle readers" whose thoughts about Cervantes, his works, and our world will both inform and entertain. Pop in your earbuds, click play, and join us for our adventures on "Pod Quixo ...
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Let's think like a scientist and find the answers to the questions that make us wonder! The Science Behind podcast series explores the ways in which science is connected to humans and the world around us in an interactive format that follows the scientific method. (The scientific method is the process of testing and experimenting to answer questions a scientist might have. This includes making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, and conducting an experiment to establis ...
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Benel Germosen (Brooklyn Battle Comedy, professional wrestler H.A.M) and Lawson Leong (Nice to Meet You comedy special) have a hypothesis. Naruto is simultaneously the best and worst anime of all time. To test their theory, they have submitted to watch every episode of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden in chronological order. What you're listening to is an exploration into the world to Naruto and anime from two unstable individuals. So sit back, relax, practice your ninjutsu and scream "Dattebayo! ...
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Journey into the unknown with Galaxy Brains — the most immersive, hilarious TV and movie podcast on this planet (or any other). Mystery Science Theater 3000's Jonah Ray and his pal, comedian and writer Dave Schilling, explore the outer reaches of the zeitgeist, analyzing the movies and TV shows that you can't stop obsessing over. Each week, we lab-test the hottest take possible — from Dom Toretto being an actual angel sent from Heaven, to the entirety of Seinfeld taking place inside Jerry's ...
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Hosted by Kunle Campbell, who is an operator of a portfolio of consumer brands, 2X eCommerce is a weekly podcast for ecommerce operators by ecommerce operators. We interview remarkable ecommerce founders and leading enablers of ecommerce growth, with every episode promising to give you at least one growth hypothesis or idea you can test. Our focus is growing your ecommerce revenues from a cross-functional perspective, be it marketing, your tech stack, operations, finance, or customer experie ...
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This podcast introduces the statistical methods used to analyze data about society with an emphasis on applying those methods. This podcast will help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. Lecture slides and course material can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
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What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetic economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games, through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic toolkit.
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Helping you make your research study the best it can be.
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The Product Science Podcast is for startup founders and product leaders building high-growth products, teams, and companies. Listen in on real conversations with the people who have tried it and aren’t afraid to share the lessons they’ve learned (and the mistakes they’ve made) along the way.
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Welcome Travelers! RJ's Journey is just about the day-to-day thoughts and ideas that I have in mind and share with anyone who is interested. I don't have any specific topic in mind, but just anything that comes to my mind. Take a listen and enjoy this journey with me! Relax and enjoy. Follow me on my Twitter: @rjs_journey, Instagram: rjs_journey00Using #rjsjourneypodcast Also add me to my author's platform, My Facebook Page: R.J. Cheshire, Twitter: @rj_cheshire, Instagram: r.j.cheshire (don' ...
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Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts on pediatric hospital medicine. This series was created to keep the busy physician of today informed and up to date on some of the most important diagnoses and issues we face every day in the care of hospitalized children. There is free CME associated with this via the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). After you have listened to the podcast just go to the link below, sign in and follow the directions, take the short quiz and get your ...
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1268: A Week After Hospice, Dad's Got a New Mrs. | Feedback Friday
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1:11:03After six hard years as your mom's Alzheimer's caregiver, your dad remarried an old flame one week after moving her to hospice. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…
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AI: Stories about artificial intelligence
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19:46In this week’s episode, both our storytellers come face to face with the growing power—and pitfalls—of artificial intelligence. Part 1: When AI takes over comedian Kyle Gillis’s job, he takes it personally. Part 2: While researching an AI model, engineer Omiya Hassan discovers one major problem: the amount of energy it’s consuming. Kyle Gillis is a…
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1267: Rhonda Patrick | Protecting Your Brain and Body from Modern Life
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1:26:17From microplastics in your brain to multivitamins that actually work, Dr. Rhonda Patrick of FoundMyFitness separates real science from wellness hype here! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1267 What We Discuss with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Microplastics are accumulating in our brains at up to 10 times more than other o…
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1266: Cutting off Creep Whose Manipulation Runs Deep | Feedback Friday
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1:19:22A colleague made crude jokes, monopolized you at events, then possibly used you to make his ex jealous. How do you handle this creep? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…
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In this week’s episode, like Icarus, both our storytellers fly a little too close to the sun—and learn the hard way that confidence doesn’t always equal competence. Part 1: As a kid, JR Denson is determined to master the art of homemade french fries—but then his kitchen experiment goes up in flames. Part 2: Faced with a looming Science Olympiad dea…
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1265: Joe Loya | Confessions of a Bank Robber Part Two
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1:08:00Former bank robber Joe Loya reveals how childhood trauma transformed him into a prolific criminal — and how he found his way back. [Part 2 of 2 — catch up with Part 1 here!] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1265 What We Discuss with Joe Loya: Trauma fragments your sense of the future. When Joe kept robbing banks …
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1264: Joe Loya | Confessions of a Bank Robber Part One
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1:08:22Former bank robber Joe Loya reveals how childhood trauma transformed him into a prolific criminal — and how he found his way back. [Part 1 of 2] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1264 What We Discuss with Joe Loya: Childhood trauma doesn't excuse criminal behavior, but it explains how violence becomes normalized. …
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Bonus: Vitamin D Part 1 with commentary
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1:29:19While we’re on a short break between seasons, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, we’re re-releasing our deep dive into vitamin D and the origins of the so-called deficiency epidemic, with added commentary. Is America really facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency? While this claim is widely believed, the sto…
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1263: Near Death Experiences | Skeptical Sunday
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53:29Are near-death experiences proof of an afterlife — or just the brain's final fireworks? Michael Regilio goes into the light to find out on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common …
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In this episode, Kyle Polich sits down with Cory Zechmann, a content curator working in streaming television with 16 years of experience running the music blog "Silence Nogood." They explore the intersection of human curation and machine learning in content discovery, discussing the concept of "algatorial" curation—where algorithms and editorial ex…
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1262: A Weighty Matter of Mind Over Platter | Feedback Friday
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1:21:51You're battling overeating and started therapy, but you're unsure if you're growing or just failing slowly with extra steps. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!…
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Best of Story Collider: A Whole New World
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43:52In this week’s “Best Of” episode, we present two stories of people having to navigate a new world. Part 1: Sean Bearden has never been interested in education, but when he's incarcerated at the age of 19, he finds a passion for physics. Part 2: When Victoria Manning decides to get a cochlear implant, she fears losing her identity as a deaf person. …
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1261: John Young | Decrypting the Quantum Quandaries of Q-Day
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1:12:29Q-Day — when quantum computers crack all encryption — is coming. Quantum eMotion COO John Young breaks down the pros and cons of what's to come. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1261 What We Discuss with John Young: Q-Day is the looming moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current encrypt…
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Big Tobacco's playbook is back — just with better branding and candy flavors. Jessica Wynn clears the air about vaping here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptio…
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1259: Mad Mother's Lies Sever Tenuous Family Ties | Feedback Friday
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1:17:28Your mentally ill mom impersonated you, lied about your dad, and then vanished. Now you're alone and your sister's cut you off. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…
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Don't Be Dramatic: Stories about downplaying it
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24:18In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers look back on moments that might have deserved a little more drama than they got at the time. Part 1: When Jess Nurse feels a throbbing pain in her gut, she chalks it up to heartbreak. Part 2: When Maryam Zaringhalam’s physician mother goes in for brain surgery, everyone insists there’s nothing to wor…
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I’m Giving Away $5,000 to Explain Hard Physics (and AI)
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10:06Host Curt Jaimungal launches #CORE1, a competition seeking high-level video explainers for physics, AI, and philosophy. If you're a researcher or student, you'll have a chance to win part of the $5,000 prize pool by sharing your technical expertise with the world.For inquiries, email: [email protected]:- 00:00 - Incentivizing Advanced Re…
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In this episode, Santiago de Leon takes us deep into the world of eye tracking and its revolutionary applications in recommender systems. As a researcher at the Kempelin Institute and Brno University, Santiago explains the mechanics of eye tracking technology—how it captures gaze data and processes it into fixations and saccades to reveal user brow…
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1258: Ryan Holiday | Wisdom Takes Work
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1:22:50Wisdom isn't about what you know — it's what you actually do. Author Ryan Holiday breaks down why virtue requires action, not just good intentions. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1258 What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday: Wisdom isn't knowledge — it's the consistent application of knowledge when nobody's watching.…
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Bas van Fraassen: Why Science Doesn't Reveal Reality
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2:17:09Professor Bas van Fraassen argues science doesn't deliver literal truth about reality, meaning unobservable physics is merely a model. He also contends the self isn't a thing and that logic permits free will, ultimately sharing how he maintains faith in God without relying on metaphysics.As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount t…
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The Batman Effect: Do weird surprises make people nicer?
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47:16Description Nobody expects Batman—but when he shows up in a crowded subway car, are people suddenly more likely to help a passenger in need? This week on Normal Curves, we unpack a recent quasi-experimental field study involving a caped superhero costume, a prosthetic pregnancy belly, and some puzzled Italian commuters. Along the way, we demystify …
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E46: Economics of Sweepstakes, Vertical Word Game Progression, and UXR Failure
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55:41Is fair matchmaking actually bad design? And how exactly did gaming companies fumble the bag when it came to the army of PhD psychologists they employ? We talk: • Sweepstakes, social casino, velocity, and why most players never cash out • Why Wordle feels flat to some designers and why elegance is not the same as progression • Surveys as UX, not tr…
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Kratom: Legal high or dangerous addiction? Nick Pell breaks down this gas station opioid alternative here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time arou…
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1256: Cheatin' Heart Yearns for Return to the Start | Feedback Friday
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1:09:53You left your husband after an affair. Now your boyfriend wants to marry you, but you're still in love with your ex. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you …
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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers reckon with what happens when success doesn’t come so easily anymore. Part 1: After years of academic achievement, newly minted professor Stephanie Rowley is caught off guard when every paper she submits is rejected. Part 2: Growing up, Kate Schmidt always thought of herself as the “smart kid,” but t…
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1255: Abbie Maroño | Mastering Persuasion with Social Engineering
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1:27:35The same tactics that con artists use to manipulate you can be used to build trust. Dr. Abbie Maroño explains the psychology of ethical social engineering. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1255 What We Discuss with Dr. Abbie Maroño: Manipulation vs. Influence: It's all about intention. The same psychological tact…
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David Sauers | How I Tested Royal Restrooms
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28:23Summary In this episode we interview David Sauers. He’s the founder of Royal Restrooms, a company that’s redefining what a portable restroom can be. What started with a frustrating moment at a festival turned into David challenging a fundamental assumption: How can we elevate one of the most overlooked parts of any event? He walks us through why we…
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1254: Justin Houman | Wiggling Out of the Male Fertility Crisis
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1:19:53Your fertility might be the canary in your body's coal mine. Urologist Dr. Justin Houman explains why this matters way beyond making babies. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1254 What We Discuss with Dr. Justin Houman: Male fertility is a diagnostic window into overall health. Low sperm counts correlate with card…
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In this episode of Data Skeptic, we dive deep into the technical foundations of building modern recommender systems. Unlike traditional machine learning classification problems where you can simply apply XGBoost to tabular data, recommender systems require sophisticated hybrid approaches that combine multiple techniques. Our guest, Boya Xu, an assi…
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1253: Organ Donation | Skeptical Sunday
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1:10:35Bureaucracy kills more transplant patients than shortage does. Jessica Wynn harvests the truth about organ donation's dark side here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common mis…
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1252: Her Delusions You Fled; Now She's in an ER Bed | Feedback Friday
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1:23:13Your narcissistic wife refuses to work or leave the house. After you sought divorce, she attempted suicide and called 53 times. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If…
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