Best Jon Becker Podcasts (2026)

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Improving Tactical Performance with Science 1:54:23

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Guest: Dr. Nathalie Pattyn In this episode, Jon sits down with Dr. Nathalie Pattyn, whose unique background spans medicine, psychology, research, and military operations. Dr. Pattyn discusses her unconventional career path from aspiring astronaut to emergency physician to tactical performance researcher, including her work in extreme environments l…

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Beyond the Linear OODA Loop: Jon Becker Breaks Down Authentic OODA Loop 1:05:15

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Send us a text Explore the authentic OODA loop with Jon Becker on No Way Out Podcast – John Boyd's strategies for tactical leadership and decision making Fresh off Mark “Moose” McGrath’s viral appearance on The Debrief (where the internet lost its mind over authentic OODA), we flip the script: Jon Becker — CEO of Aardvark Tactical and host of the t…

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Unlocking Reality: OODA Loops, Emergence, and the Mind's Hidden Boundaries 2:00:13

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Send us a text Dive deep into the intersections of John Boyd's OODA loop, emergence, and the nature of reality in this mind-expanding episode of No Way Out. Hosts Ponch and Moose (Mark) welcome patent attorney and author Luiz von Paumgartten, whose book The Abstractionist's Papers (freely available at WelcomeToTheBlueSpace.com) reveals profound con…

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DAN BECKER: The Harsh TRUTH Behind the Gear Reviews You See 42:04

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Dan Becker joins the show to discuss some of things your average YouTube watcher doesn’t know about the gear reviews and reviewers. He also shares the twists and turns of his story and how he continues to evolve as a content creator. Dan has a lot of different and unexpected things coming. Some of the Topics Discussed -The Behind-the-Scenes of Gear…

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10 LIES The Gear Companies Are Telling Us (Throwback Thursday) 30:41

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Derek is back and better than ever! Are we being deceived by gear companies or just general beliefs about certain pieces of backpacking gear? Derek and Carl pull back the curtain and reveal the TRUTH! Some of the Topics Discussed -Stove boiling times -Water Filter Details -False Advertising Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking…

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Things You Thought You Knew – The Color of the Sun 47:33

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What’s the true color of the sun? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discuss things you thought you knew about the color of the Sun, the sound of weather, and why friction is our friend. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-color-…

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75 - Are You Carrying the Flame with Batting Around 1:26:25

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For episode 75 of Staffcast, Sean and Richard are at long last joined by Jane, Lauren, and Stephen of Batting Around to talk about Sean's oppo research, the horrors of Jobs, suddenly being old, running for office, going to Adin Ross' house, drinking Wife Milk, transvestigations, keeping numbers, the 2019 Nationals, Heated Rivalry, deadly trains, Ha…

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Trend Following Warfare: John Boyd's OODA Loop in Trading 1:11:11

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Send us a text Most investors want comfort. We make the case for discomfort. This conversation dives into trend following as a rule-based way to survive chaotic markets, mapped directly to John Boyd’s OODA Loop and the culture that made the Turtle Traders relentless. Instead of worshiping smooth curves and tidy narratives, we focus on process: cut …

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You're a TRAIL VILLAIN! Pass This TEST to Prove Otherwise! 43:17

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You might encounter a trail villain. There might be a trail villain in your backpacking crew. Or…you might be the trail villain! Take this 10-question test to prove otherwise. Also, Carl puts Derek through the Lightning Round. Will he even answer the questions correctly? Some of the Topics Discussed -Trail social skills -Odd Backpacking encounters …

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Our Burning Questions – Free Will Emergence 57:06

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What’s the deal with the strong nuclear force? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, and the StarTalk Team have been saving all year about gravity as a force, cosmic rays, free will, emergence, and how physicists decide which equations to apply. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commerc…

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Cosmic Queries – Space Volcanoes: Fire and Ice with Natalie Starkey 55:56

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What’s a supervolcano? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen discover all types of volcanoes in the solar system with cosmochemist and author of Fire and Ice: The Volcanoes of the Solar System, Natalie Starkey. Is there such a thing as an ice volcano? Originally Aired October 5, 2021. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire e…

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How to Find $3 MILLION Hidden in the Woods with Jon Collins-Black 30:42

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There are 5 treasure chests worth up to $3 million hidden for you to find. Jon Collins-Black joins the show to discuss some clues and insight into the treasure hunt that he created. What skills would you need to find the treasure? What highly interested valuables are hidden? What weird questions will be asked of him? Check out ‘There’s Treasure Ins…

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Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick Bostrom 53:31

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Are we in a simulation? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory, consciousness, and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix? Originally Aired December 21, 2021. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmed…

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SURVIVING a DEADLY Underground Flood (No Ordinary Monday Podcast) 54:53

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Meet Dr. Hazel Barton, a remarkable scientist who descends into Earth's darkest corners in search of microscopic life that could transform our future. Nicknamed the "Lara Croft of microbiology," Hazel combines cutting-edge science with death-defying exploration in some of the most remote cave systems on our planet. The heart of this episode recount…

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Sun Tzu to AI: OODA Loop – Moral Conflict, Human Flourishing, or Dependency? 1:50:52

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Send us a text In this profound episode of No Way Out, hosts Moose and Ponch sit down with Dr. Mihaela Ulieru – robotics pioneer, AI ethics advisor, and governance expert – for a mind-expanding conversation that bridges military strategy, morality, technology, and consciousness. Drawing from her Romanian roots and personal experiences during the 19…

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74 - The 19-Foot Long Cadillac with Jeffrey Paternostro and Jarrett Seidler 2:41:17

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For episode 74 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Baseball Prospectus' Jeffrey Paternostro and Jarrett Seidler to talk about Jeff Epstein, the longest production cars, Italian convertibles, nostalgia bait, Brigham Yum, ranking presidential deaths, White House poop water, fan mail, Baseball Card Guys, getting drafted, and the most talked-ab…

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Origins of Dark Energy with Adam Riess 1:06:44

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How did scientists discover evidence for dark energy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio explore dark energy, Hubble tension, and the beginning and end of the universe with astrophysicist and Nobel laureate, Adam Riess. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/origins-…

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JOHN MACKEY: Whole Foods CEO, Backpacking Myth-Buster 50:27

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Former CEO of Whole Foods and one of the most famous backpackers of all time, John Mackey, joins Derek and Carl to bust backpacking myths, discuss gear strategies and give some insider information about backpacking food. And Mackey has some very interesting answers in this week’s lightning round. Some of the Topics Discussed -Busting backpacking my…

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Replaceable You with Mary Roach 51:12

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Are our parts replaceable? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly sit down with bestselling author Mary Roach, who discusses her newest book, Replaceable You, and the quest to grow organs, build parts, and engineer the human body. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/sho…

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Cosmic Queries – Multiverse Nesting Dolls 54:48

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What if our universe is the inside of a black hole… inside another black hole? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio answer a grab bag of fan questions about black hole mergers, the misconception about gravity assists, and if there’s such a thing as laws of physics. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to…

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Unrestricted Decline: Debt, Inflation and The Road to Serfdom (w/ Max Borders) 1:32:55

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Send us a text What if the maps we’re all using are lying to us? In this episode we yank the curtain back and connect the dots most shows leave scattered: The “devouring mother” vs. “tyrannical father” archetypes now fighting for control of America’s soul How printed money and $38 trillion in debt quietly tax you every single day Why a household “p…

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2025's Top LUXURY ITEMS (For ELITE Backpackers Only) 48:37

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Gear expert Villain Jesse joins the show to discuss the top luxury items of 2025. Luxuries include items that are not necessities, upgrade of essential items or simply really expensive items that might be worth having on the trail. Buy the Multi Tool Glove Prototype: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326900498222 Some of the Gear Discussed -Bend Alpha 90 Ho…

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8 BIG GEAR MISTAKES You're Still Making (Throwback Thursday) 45:53

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Derek and Carl discuss all sorts of gear mistakes they've made, you've made, we've all made...and how to fix them. Derek gives Carl advice about first aid kits. And Carl doesn't understand adjustable trekking poles. Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market! Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultraligh…

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Beyond the Loop: Why Everything You Know About OODA May Be Wrong 1:40:45

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John Boyd's OODA loop is widely referenced but fundamentally misunderstood. Mark McGrath reveals how the common circular diagram represents less than one percent of Boyd's work. The real framework centers on orientation—constantly updating mental models through destruction and creation. This conversation explores entropy, uncertainty, and incomplet…

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The REAL Story of the Snowmobile – John Boyd’s Famous Metaphor Comes to Life 37:51

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Send us a text A grain elevator turned upside down. A Chevy bumper cut in half. A Model T steering sector pulled from the yard. That’s not a lab; that’s the birth of the modern snowmobile—and the clearest proof that real creativity starts with what’s already in your hands. We sit down with Mitchell Johnson to trace Polaris’s arc from a small Minnes…

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Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox 1:43:36

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What is truly foundational to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice welcome particle physicist Brian Cox for a discussion about emergence, particles, consciousness, and the very fabric of spacetime. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/are-we-the-universes-way-of-k…

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73 - Meeting of the Minds with Laura Albanese, Abbey Mastracco, Tim Britton, Mike Puma, and Anthony DiComo 46:19

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For episode 73 of Staffcast, Richard gathered Newsday's Laura Albanese, the Daily News' Abbey Mastracco, the Athletic's Tim Britton, the New York Post's Mike Puma, and MLB dot com's Anthony DiComo to answer all the questions and address all the rumors you could ever want. Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests: Laura Albanese Abbey Mastracco …

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MEDEVAC to Mental Health: Ketamine – 80 % Suicidal Thoughts Gone in Days | Dr. Grundmann 1:20:21

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Send us a text What if relief wasn’t months away, but days? We sit down with ER physician and Ember Health cofounder Dr. Nico Grundmann to unpack how IV ketamine delivers fast, measurable change for people living with depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts—especially veterans and first responders under relentless stress. No hype, no mystique: just…

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The 9 MOST DERANGED Outdoor Adventures for Your Bucket List 32:43

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Derek and Carl discuss deranged, irrational, unusual, odd, weird and funky outdoor adventures that you might consider adding to your bucket list. Are you tired of loops, out and backs and point-to-point hiking trails? It’s time to increase the intensity, purpose and strangeness of your trips with this list. Some of the Topics Discussed -National Pa…

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AGI, Immortality, & Visions of the Future with Adam Becker 53:36

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Are we making science fiction a reality? Is that a good thing? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly and guest Adam Becker, science communicator and author of More Everything Forever, discuss sci-fi dreams, tech-bro promises, and the real science shaping our tomorrow. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-f…

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Sounds of the Cosmos with Kim Arcand 1:04:26

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Can you listen to a picture of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice welcome back Chandra X-ray Observatory data-sonification expert Kim Arcand of the to explore how translating cosmic data into sound lets us sense the universe in entirely new ways. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://s…