Best Meta Cognition Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Curtain of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere — Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann 32:25

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What happens when one of Hollywood’s most beloved classics is reimagined for one of the most advanced immersive venues in the world? In this episode, Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann break down how they adapted The Wizard of Oz for the Sphere. They discuss the technical challenges and creative opportunities of using VFX, generative AI, and 4D ef…

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“Double Tap Diplomacy, Trump’s Pardon Parade, and the Costco Showdown” 1:01:51

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys kick things off dissecting Pete Hegseth’s controversial “double tap” and questioning who gave the order and whether it was even legal. From there, they dive straight into President Donald Trump’s full pardon of Honduran drug lord and ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández, and the b…

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You Know The Hard Thing You Need to Do Next - Here's Why It's Worth Doing Now 13:01

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We often look for ways to reduce the load on our brains, seeking shortcuts and optimizations to get ahead. Sometimes this works, reinforcing the belief that we can hack our way around every problem. However, this episode addresses the truth that many fundamental aspects of your career require something difficult, messy, slow, or inefficient, demand…

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December 2025: Adjunctive Lumateperone in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Results From a Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Trial 22:12

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Dr. Suresh Durgam (Intra-Cellular Therapies, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Bedminster, NJ) joins AJP Audio to discuss a phase 3 randomized controlled trial looking at the use of the antipsychotic medication lumateperone as adjunctive to antidepressant therapy in the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chie…

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DC Guardsman Ambush, Vance's Turkey Rant, Coffin Comeback Epstein Files, & Boat Bombings (MURDER) 58:36

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... the guys jump into the latest on the developing story out of Washington DC where National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom were shot in a targeted ambush near the White House, with young Sarah tragically perishing from her wounds. They break down announcements so…

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Black Friday Boycott, Travel Attire, RFK Sexting. FBI Firings, Fox News Lying 1:06:16

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Will you take part in the "we ain't buying it" boycott? Do you think we all need to dress better at the airport? Does RKF Sexting make you want to puke or cut your ears off? Or both? Will Kash Patel be fired in January? Why is Fox "News" lying to you (this time)? A…

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Career Fundamentals - Avoid Career Traps by Focusing on Primary Paths of Improvement 15:30

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If you're looking to accelerate your career growth, this episode gives you what may feel like hard truths about the path forward. So many engineers fall into traps of overthinking, chasing minor optimizations (like 5% or 10% productivity boosts), or playing the games of politics and networking. While these sideline activities aren't necessarily use…

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{Research Brief} Nonlinear Dose–Response Relationship Between Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 9:53

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In this episode of The Nourished Brain, I break down a new systematic review and meta-analysis titled “Nonlinear Dose–Response Relationship Between Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” I explore: • Why chronic low-grade inflammation is now considered a key driver of mental health conditions • The…

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What If Mania Is a Message? - with Sean Blackwell 1:34:17

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What if mania isn’t a malfunction — but a message from the psyche trying to heal? Sean Blackwell is an author, teacher, and researcher who has spent nearly two decades exploring the spiritual and somatic dimensions of bipolar disorder. His work challenges the mainstream psychiatric model by suggesting that episodes of mania, depression, and psychos…

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Mamdani and Trump Bromance, The GOP N#zi Problem, The New War on Drugs, Female President 1:03:03

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Did trump just fall in love with Mamdani? Why would Laura Loomer say the GOP has a N#zi problem? Is there a way to win a "war on drugs"? Is America ready for woman President? Why is ICE threatening kids with "prolonged" detention? And how much does a solid gold toi…

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Epstein Files Unsealed, Saudi Scandal Resurfaces, and Trump’s McMayhem Tour 1:00:38

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve…The guys kick things off with the House voting to release the long-hidden Epstein files and the Senate agreeing to automatically pass the bill. Trump’s response? Basically, “don’t care.” From there, Nick and Steve dig into a clip of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, in the …

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{Research Brief} How the Mediterranean and MIND Diets CAN IMPACT Cognitive Aging: Insights from a 60-Month Study 9:06

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In this episode, I break down a 2025 paper published in Scientific Reports titled “The long-term neuroprotective effect of MIND and Mediterranean diet on patients with Alzheimer’s disease” by Liu and colleagues. Over a 60-month observational period, researchers explored how two well-studied dietary patterns—the Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet—…

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Getting to Senior - Taking Ownership Without Leading Projects 15:56

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If you're an engineer looking to move into a senior role, you have likely heard that you need to demonstrate "ownership". Unfortunately, this crucial term is often poorly defined and leads to a major misconception: that ownership means being assigned a full project or a Tech Lead role. I want to dispel that myth and explain why ownership is actuall…

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The Future of Storytelling for Audiences — Charlie Melcher and Rohit Bhargava 31:43

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We’re moving away from media that is flat, fixed, linear, and passive. The future of storytelling is embodied, immersive, agentic, responsive, and social — and this is what Charlie Melcher’s new book, The Future of Storytelling: How Immersive Experiences Are Transforming Our World is all about. In this episode, guest host Rohit Bhargava in collabor…

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Epstein Emails, Tariff Retreat, The "Bubba" Controversy, Hemp Ban 1:02:48

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Do the Epstein Emails prove Trump is guilty? Does Trump reducing tariffs prove he's stupid? Did Trump really go down on Bill Clinton? Should Megyn Kelly be fired for defending Epstein? Is marijuana getting banned because of the legislation to reopen our government?…

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Negotiations with a Madman, UK Drug Intel Fallout & Veterans Day Controversies 1:03:33

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On This Episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve...The guys start off by dissecting the government shutdown and Democrats’ concessions in negotiations with Madman Trump. Then the guys explore the UK’s decision to halt sharing drug intelligence with the US over Venezuela bombing concerns. They discuss the political tensions around Veterans …

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Part Two - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between 36:16

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Hey everyone, welcome to today's episode of Developer Tea. This is the second part of my interview with Bryan McCann, the CTO at you.com. If you haven't listened to Part One, I'd encourage you to go back, as it provides crucial context for our continued discussion. In this episode, we dive into how you can think about relating to and integrating th…

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The Blue Wave Breaks Big: Trump’s Grip, SNAP Realities, and America’s Weight-Loss Gamble 1:03:08

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys open this episode riding the momentum of a strong Democratic Blue Wave and unpack what the results say about voter sentiment and shifting political tides. From Trump’s ongoing influence over the Republican Party to the realities of his policies on everyday Americans, the guys dig…

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Election Interference, Newsom Saves Democracy, White House Trolls, Dick Cheney Dies, MTG a Lib? 1:02:39

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Why are we allowing Trump to interfere in our elections? Will Gavin Newsom save democracy through gerrymandering and running in 2028? Should we ignore the White House trolls or call them out? Why does MAGA hate Dick Cheney so much? Is MTG high on THC? And what happ…

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Part One - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between 34:40

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Hey everyone and welcome to today's episode of Developer Tea. It's been quite a while since I've had a guest on the show. Today, I'm joined by Bryan McCann, CTO at you.com. We dive into a wide-ranging discussion, exploring the philosophical origins of his career—from studying meaning and language to working in very early AI research. This discussio…

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How Caffeine Shapes Your Brain — Focus, Fatigue, and Long-Term Brain Health 11:40

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Caffeine — it’s the world’s favorite stimulant and a daily ritual for millions. But what does it really do to your brain? In this episode of The Nourished Brain Podcast, we unpack the science behind caffeine’s short- and long-term effects on focus, mood, sleep, and brain health. Learn how caffeine interacts with adenosine, the molecule that builds …

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November 2025: Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study 27:14

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Dr. Lara Coughlin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) joins AJP Audio to discuss a study looking the impact of contingency management on all cause mortality in patients with stimulant use disorder. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the November issue of the Journal. 01:09 Coughlin interview 02:05 Stimulant use diso…

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Crowns, Canines, and Consequences: Trump’s Golden Week 1:01:46

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On this Episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The boys discuss Trump receiving a golden crown and chowing down on presidential fast food, all courtesy of South Korea. Next, the duo unpacks JD Vance’s hot takes on animal cruelty, the Christy Noem dog scandal, and why bad behavior keeps getting a pass. From there, the conversation turn…

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Inside The Shed’s Vision for Interdisciplinary Arts — Alex Poots 29:38

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Since launching The Shed in 2019, Alex Poots has developed it into one of NYC’s most dynamic cultural institutions– a home for genre-defying performances, bold commissions, and unexpected collaborations. In this episode, he shares his insights on the space, its programming, and the evolving role of cultural institutions as platforms for innovative …

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MAGA Dating Fails to Government Fails: Missiles, Surveillance, and Shutdowns (But at Least Kai Trump Made the LPGA) 1:03:24

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The guys break down why MAGA men keep bombing on dating apps, then shift to the fallout as President Trump fires missiles at suspected Venezuelan narco-terrorist boats, leaving a trail of casualties and controversy. From there, they dig into ICE quietly spending 5.7 million dollars on an …

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0117 with Blake Hull - Good morning, Blakey Boy - Grace, written in code 2:44:02

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In this conversation, I'm joined by mathematician, meditator, and machine learning engineer Blake Hull. We share stories of therapy, meditation, and Ram Dass, opening up after years of staying in the head, we unravel ideas of masculinity, expand on vulnerability, and dissect what it means to become safe in our own skin. We talk about anger as sacre…

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Going to War with Burnout - Less Hours Isn't Your Only Option 18:09

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I'm tackling a massive challenge today: burnout. While the standard advice usually involves working less, I want to show you a practical dimension of burnout you have more control over, focusing on increasing your agency and autonomy to manage chronic workplace stress more effectively. Burnout is classified by the ICD-11 as a syndrome resulting fro…

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ICE Too Fat to Fight, Trump’s Feelings Hurt Over Canada Tariffs, and Trump Sues Himself 1:01:41

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The boys start off cold with ICE being too fat to fight and too tangled in its own mess to stay accountable. They break down how immigration enforcement has become bloated, ineffective, and increasingly out of control in communities across the country. Then President Trump takes to late n…

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MAGA Mom Meltdown at "No Kings", Stoners and Guns, AI Bullies and Destroying the White House 1:01:47

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. How amazing was the "No Kings" protest? Did you hear Steve filmed a MAGA meltdown at his rally? Is our country run by a bunch of high school bullies? Is it illegal to destroy the White House? Should stoners be allowed to own guns? All of this and so much more on th…

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Magnesium for Mental Clarity: Understanding the Nutrient You’re Probably Missing 14:32

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Feeling mentally drained or on edge? Your brain might be craving magnesium — one of the most powerful, calming minerals for the mind. In this episode, we dive into how magnesium supports focus, stress resilience, and long-term brain health. You’ll learn: • Why 60–70% of adults don’t get enough magnesium • How modern diets and soil depletion make de…

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No Kings Protest, ICE is Spying on Your Phone, Racist GOP Chat, President Newsom? 1:05:30

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On This Episode… The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve discuss “need to know news”. Will you be at your local "no kings" Protest? Are you aware that ICE can spy on your phone and social media accounts? Why can't JD Vance denounce racists in his own party? Will Gavin Newsom win the Dem Primary? Do you know how much of "Project 2025" has already bee…

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The Good and Bad of Choosing Measurements - Traps and Opportunities of Measuring What Matters 15:01

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In this episode, I dive into the management mantra that "what is measured is managed" and explain why this simple assertion often leads to a complex trap. We discuss why the act of measuring team productivity is never neutral—it's an intervention that immediately changes behavior, often resulting in unintended consequences like gaming the metrics. …

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From ICE Ads to Nobel Prizes: America’s Reality Show Keeps Rolling...... 1:03:51

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On This Episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... The absurd and the unsettling corners of American life — from Spotify running ICE recruitment ads to the White House rolling out commercials that look more like campaign propaganda. They unpack the strange culture clash of Turning Point USA pitching a “Patriots’ Halftime Show” to rival Ba…

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Directing the Machine — Eliza McNitt 31:16

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Today’s guest is Eliza McNitt, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker working at the intersection of technology, science, and film. From her groundbreaking VR trilogy SPHERES to her latest AI film ANCESTRA, Eliza embraces emerging technologies to tell deeply personal and cosmic stories. In this conversation, we explore her creative evolution — and how she’s u…

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Jimmy’s Back, Portland’s Fine (Not on Fire), Trump Hates Tylenol, and His Disgusting Addition to the Presidential Wall of Fame 1:02:57

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On this episode of The Vocal Minority with Nick and Steve... the guys make a quick retraction to keep things honest, then jump right into the triumphant return of Jimmy Kimmel. His comeback episode pulls massive numbers on broadcast and social media, and the guys tease some special news about Sinclair Broadcasting in a surprising win for Kimmel. Th…