Best Mike Lowry Podcasts (2026)

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In Defense of Intuition (with Gerd Gigerenzer) 58:16

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16h ago58:16

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Psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer explains the power of intuition, how intuition became gendered, what he thinks Kahneman and Tversky's research agenda got wrong, and why it's a mistake to place intuition and conscious thinking on opposing ends of the cognition spectrum. Topics he discusses in this wide-ranging conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts …

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David Deutsch on the Pattern 1:26:16

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A world-class physicist makes a shocking claim: across 2,500 years and every kind of society, there has been a recurring moral exception carved out just for Jews--the idea that hurting Jews is, in some sense, legitimate. Most of the time, this doesn't erupt into pogroms. Instead, it lives as a background permission: a readiness to excuse, minimize,…

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Mark Lowry on Writing "Mary, Did You Know" 38:27

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Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Joy" he sits down with Joy Summers to share about helping to write “Mary, Did You Know?", touring with the Gaither Vocal Band, and what his momma said to him as a kid that …

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Free Will Is Real (with Kevin Mitchell) 1:32:27

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Are we truly characters with agency, or are we just playing out our programming in the great video game of life? Contrary to those in his field who claim that free will is an illusion, neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell insists that we're agents who wield our decision-making mechanism for our own purposes. Listen as the author of Free Agents: How Evolut…

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Mark Schultz on How Being a Youth Minister Fueled His Music Career 47:22

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It's hard to listen to Mark Schultz greatest hits and not shed a tear. No one tells stories through song quite like him. This is easily one of my favorite conversation on the Pure Joy podcast this season. Mark has a piano in front of him and several times, plays pieces of his songs as he unveils the real life stories behind them. From the elderly c…

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Colonialism, Slavery, and Foreign Aid (with William Easterly) 1:04:02

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Can the promise of economic progress ever justify conquest, coercion, and control over other people’s lives? Economist William Easterly joins EconTalk's Russ Roberts to argue no--and to rethink what "development" really means in theory, in history, and in our politics today. Drawing on his new book, Violent Saviors: The West's Conquest of the Rest,…

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Rachael Lampa's Journey Back to Christian Music 38:55

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After 25 years in and out of the Chrisitian music industry, Rachael Lampa is looking back with fresh eyes. As a huge fan, I was geeking out to ask her all things I always wanted to know. Rachael reminisces about her rise to fame as a teen, how a Jonas brother helped her get engaged, and why she returned to Christian music after intentionally leavin…

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Pure Joy With Joy Summers Trailer 2:15

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Remember the songs that shaped your faith? The ones you played on repeat during youth group road trips or in those seasons when your faith felt fresh and new? Pure Joy is a brand-new podcast where WayFM radio host Joy Summers is sitting down with the Christian artists she grew up listening to. We will uncover the stories behind their most iconic so…

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Human Hacked: Life as the World’s First Augmented Ethical Hacker with Len Noe 27:15

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie sits down with Len Noe (HaCkEr_213) — the world’s first recognized augmented ethical hacker. From microchip implants and implantable terabyte drives to a past life in outlaw motorcycle clubs, Len’s story sits at the collision point of human and machine identity. Connect with Len: https://www.linked…

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The Perfect Tuba: How Band, Grit, and Community Build a Better Life (with Sam Quinones) 1:00:43

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Journalist and author Sam Quinones talks about his newest book, The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Brass Horn, Band, and Hard Work with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Known for his reporting on the opioid crisis, Quinones turns to a more uplifting subject--the world of tuba players and high school marching bands. What begins as curiosity abou…

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AI vs Pentesters with Shubham Khichi 29:54

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Shubham Khichi, an offensive security professional and founder of CyberAGI. We explore Shubham's journey in cybersecurity, the challenges faced by security engineers, and the innovative solutions offered by CyberAGI. We also discuss the role of AI in penetration testing, the importance o…

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The Status Game (with Will Storr) 1:01:11

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Will Storr talks about his book The Status Game with EconTalk host Russ Roberts, exploring how our deep need for respect and recognition shapes our behavior. The conversation delves into how we constantly judge others and compare ourselves to them, the pain of losing status, and the freedom of escaping judgment. Storr and Roberts discuss how status…

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You've Got to Build Some Labs with Daniel Lowrie 30:41

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Daniel Lowrie, who shares his extensive background in IT and cybersecurity, particularly in penetration testing and education. Daniel discusses his journey from IT to teaching, effective learning strategies for aspiring pen testers, the importance of hands-on experience, and engaging tea…

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The Wonder of the Emergent Mind (with Gaurav Suri) 1:39:40

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How is your brain like an ant colony? They both use simple parts following simple rules which allows the whole to be so much more than the sum of the parts. Listen as neuroscientist and author Gaurav Suri explains how the mind emerges from the neural network of the brain, why habits form, why intuition often knows before language does, and why our …

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OT and ICS Pentesting and Security with Mike Holcomb 32:44

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Mike Holcomb, an expert in Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity. Mike discusses the importance of OT security, the types of attacks that have targeted critical infrastructure, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. He shares insight…

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Shampoo, Property Rights, and Civilization (with Anthony Gill) 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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Why is it okay to take the little shampoo bottles in hotels home with you but not the towels? And what stops people from taking the towels? Listen as political scientist Anthony Gill discusses the enforcement of property rights with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Backing up their observations with insights from Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, and our everyd…

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From Hacker to CEO with Danny Jenkins 26:31

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Danny Jenkins, CEO and founder of ThreatLocker. Danny shares his unique journey from corporate IT to ethical hacking, discussing his innovative approach to penetration testing and cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding technology and security configurations, the rol…

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INSPIRING - G4D legend Mike Browne sits down to chat 38:06

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Mike Browne’s golfing journey has certainly been unique. The amputee hadn’t even picked up a golf club when he started out in the sport, but within three years had gone from a handicap of 28 to professional. The former soldier lost his leg in 2011 after he caught an infection during surgery to treat a broken leg. His story is awe-inspiring, captiva…

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Primal Intelligence (with Angus Fletcher) 1:20:41

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What do Shakespeare, Hollywood storytelling, and military special operations have in common? They all excel at inventing new plans, or improvising when we're facing radical uncertainty. Listen as professor of story science Angus Fletcher tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts how we've misdefined intelligence, equating it with data--driven reasoning in plac…

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Unlocking Advanced Penetration Testing with Greg Hatcher & John Stigerwalt 28:56

2M ago28:56

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie is joined by Greg Hatcher and John Stigerwalt from White Knight Labs. They discuss their backgrounds in cybersecurity, the importance of advanced penetration testing, and the unique offerings of their training courses. The conversation covers various aspects of cybersecurity, including ransomware s…

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A Mind-Blowing Way of Looking at Math (with David Bessis) 1:21:53

2M ago1:21:53

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What if math isn't about grinding through equations, but about training your intuition and changing how your brain works? Mathematician and author David Bessis tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that the secret of mathematics isn't logic--it's the way we learn to see. He explains why math books aren't meant to be read like novels, how great mathematicia…

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30 Certifications and Counting with Jacob Krell 26:49

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In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie is joined by Jacob Krell, a cybersecurity professional with a wealth of certifications and experience. Jacob shares his journey into the world of hacking, the importance of personal branding, and how to avoid burnout while pursuing certifications. He discusses the significance of CVEs, the role of …

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Twenty Years of Freakonomics (with Stephen Dubner) 1:42:44

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Quantitative, contrarian, and nuanced: these are the hallmarks of the Freakonomics approach. Hear journalist and podcaster Stephen Dubner speak with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the 20th anniversary of the popular-economics book Dubner co-authored with Steven Levitt. They discuss how the book came to be, how the journey changed Dubner's life, and …

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Arrested During a Pentest with Corey LeBleu 27:10

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Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Simply Offensive. In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie is joined by Corey LeBleu, a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in penetration testing. Tune in to learn about Corey's background - and his experience being arrested while on a pentest. Corey has expertise across multipl…

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The Magic of Tokyo (with Joe McReynolds) 1:09:23

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What drives the seeming relentless dynamism of Tokyo? Is there something special about Japanese culture? Joe McReynolds, co-author of Emergent Tokyo, argues that the secret to Tokyo's energy and attractiveness as a place to live and visit comes from policies that allow Tokyo to emerge from the bottom up. Post-war black markets evolved into today's …

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HOW WAS THE RYDER CUP?? ANSWER: Awesome.... Bethpage Black review! 37:08

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Now the dust has settled on Europe's AMAZING victory at Bethpage Black on Long Island. New York... Ali & James discuss everything from the fan behaviour (and the worst thing James heard from inside the ropes!), where was Rory for Lowry's winning moment?? And the chances of Luke Donald doing the job again... ONE MORE YEAR!!! Follow us on: Instagram …

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The Invisible Hierarchies that Rule Our World (with Toby Stuart) 1:13:15

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Status isn't fixed; it's transferred and "bestowed," shaping who gets resources, attention, and opportunity. So argues author Toby Stuart of UC Berkeley in his book, Anointed. He and EconTalk's Russ Roberts explore why hierarchies persist--reducing conflict, allocating scarce resources, and curating our overwhelming choices--and how endorsements, b…

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Eating with Intelligence (with Julia Belluz) 1:05:49

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Losing weight should be simple: eat less, exercise more. But according to author and health journalist Julia Belluz, it's complicated. Listen as Belluz talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about her new book, Food Intelligence. Belluz argues that a calorie is pretty much a calorie whether it's carbs or fat. Keeping calories under control is often har…

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Bethpage Beckons.... RYDER CUP PREVIEW - with Danny Rapaport 31:50

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This week on Scrambled Golfers, Ali and James chat to golf broadcaster Dan Rapaport ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup. They discuss predictions, US vs Europe culture, and Dan's support for Manchester United! Follow us on: Instagram @scrambledgolfers TikTok @scrambledgolfers 📍 Pitch, Soho @pitchgolfBy Ali Silk & James Gregg

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Steven Pinker on Common Knowledge 1:23:20

3M ago1:23:20

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Why are Super Bowl ads so good for launching certain kinds of new products? Why do we all drive on the same side of the road? And why, despite laughing and crying together, do we often misread what others think? According to bestselling author and Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, it all comes down to common knowledge, or the phenomenon that happ…

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MAX FOSH - on NAKED golf, who's the best YouTuber, playing with Shane Lowry... and more 47:40

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In the first ever episode of Scrambled Golfers, Ali and James are joined by comedian @MaxFosh to speak all about his golf game and experiences... Follow us on: Instagram @scrambledgolfers TikTok @scrambledgolfers 📍 Pitch, Soho @pitchgolf 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - BMW Championship 03:05 - How Max got into golf 09:10 - Golf pranks 19:40 - Golf experience…

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How Did America Build the Arsenal of Democracy? (with Brian Potter) 1:05:05

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American manufacturing of aircraft during WWII dwarfed that of its enemies. By the end of the war, an American assembly line was producing a B-24 bomber in less than an hour. But that success was far from inevitable. Structural engineer and writer Brian Potter speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the logistical challenges of ramping up product…

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How Teams Succeed (with Colin Fisher) 1:03:22

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What makes some groups thrive while others crash and burn? According to organizational-behavior scholar Colin Fisher, the real villains are rarely individuals, but dysfunctional teams and organizations. Listen as he and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss the reasons for the free-rider problem and the importance of meaningful, well-defined tasks to inc…