This podcast is all about discussing ideas, lessons, and skills that your parents and high school didn’t teach you, helping you to become a more well-rounded individual, jack of all trades, or a modern-day renaissance man/woman. Learn more at therenpo.com
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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Join us on our quest for the extraordinary! Sam McKee (@polymath_sam) has 9 university qualifications across 4 subjects including doctorates in history and philosophy of science and molecular biology. He researches both at two British universities and contributes to both space science and cancer research. Meet fellow polymaths and discipline leaders working on the frontiers of research from all over the world. Be inspired to pursue knowledge and drive the world forwards. Watch and share inte ...
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Book review and cultural musings. What’s not to love?!
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A fantabulous conflation of history, culture, politics, famous people and booze, strained through the cognitive mesh of a best-selling author, polymath and inveterate reprobate.
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A weekly podcast discussing culture and entertainment media from a Christian perspective. Books, games, movies, and music are all on the roundtable. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/support
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The Polymath Podcast is an educative Podcast by Yerins Abraham, where he discusses on topics, talks about his journey and share some of his experiences and knowledge.
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Emmy-winning game show legend Chuck Woolery joins forces with polymath and serial entrepreneur Mark Young to tackle the toughest issues of the day, without the usual angry white guy banter. Part talk show, part Ted Talk, the show features Chuck and Mark exploring topics one at a time by pulling back the curtain, setting aside the political rhetoric and laying out the truth using science, research and hard facts.
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An offshoot of presenter Andy Bungay's long-running weekend evenings on South-West London's Riverside Radio, this is an insider irreverent, yet erudite ramble through the weeks' stories in London, nationally and internationally. The 'insider' bit is provided by Leonie, mal and Graham covering a vast Polymath area of expertise from Climate Change Science, Law, Policy-Making, the engine of local government, Nuclear technology and much more. A sideays but spot-on guide to the political weather ...
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A polymath is someone who is trained in many different disciplines. James is a 3rd degree black belt in Karate and a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu. As well as an instructor and Martial Arts School Owner. In this podcast we dig deep and embody the polymath mindset.
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Welcome to Brain Farts—a podcast by an AuDHD polymath who can’t stick to just one topic (on purpose). Each episode is a spontaneous burst of curiosity, deep dives, weird facts, and unexpected connections. No niche. No filter. Just high-quality mental detours. Brain Farts: Puffs of knowledge from an overstimulated mind.
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The aim of The Aspiring Polymath is to provide a casual, but engaging environment for listeners to explore topics in fields such as history, music, politics, finance, and so much more. To create discussions on stimulating topics and inspire us all to continuously learn new things - to aspire to polymathy.
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Talk Polymath features evidence-based conversations and invites global science leaders to converse about a topic in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM). From public health topics such as vaccinations to changing models and trends in technology, this podcast engages in topics of current cultural interest across disciplines. New episodes are released each month. For more information and schedules visit polyplexus.com. © 2023 Polyplexus Holdings LLC, an H&S Venture
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The Polymath Podcast is the official Podcast of Polymath Capital Partners. Every two weeks, podcast host and Investment Associate, Nia Johnson, meets with a diverse array of founders, investors, and interesting thinkers to talk about their particular journey to the top with emphasis on the days before the Series A round, the TechCrunch articles, and the blue checks. The show will go over the highs, lows, mistakes, and pieces of wisdom in hopes that these stories will inspire the next generat ...
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Join your host Mark Adams for GEEK POLYMATH: a podcast exploring geek 'experts' in discussing their favourite passions. A proud part of the WE MADE THIS podcast network: wemadethisnetwork.com
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This is a podcast on Polymathy, which is all about human potential, versatility, broad and deep learning, self-curation, creativity, and innovation. Qualities of polymathic people include being open to experiences, good at learning, a love for variety, curiosity, bravery, and critical thinking. If these are topics that interest you, then you're in the right place!
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Welcome to The Polymath PolyCast ! I'm Dustin Miller PolyInnovator, your host, guiding you through a journey of polymathy, where we celebrate the intellectually curious, the creatively diverse, and the endlessly innovative. In Season 7, we explored the limitless potential of polymaths, multipotentialites, and generalists. Now season 8 with a stronger focus for "Knowledge Management FOR Polymaths" with the "Polymath Integration Operating System" or PIOS for short. This show is a construct of ...
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You may never have heard of the Austro-Jewish polymath Robert Eisler, but you should have. Eisler knew everybody, went everywhere and made significant contributions to the study of mythology, comparative religion, the Gospels, monetary policy, art history, history of science, psychoanalysis, politics, astrology, history of currency, and value theory. Eisler did it all. This nine-part series will give you all the fascinating and strange detail.
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Welcome to ChoosingWithOnka the journey to understanding The Power of Choice. We simultaneously have no choice and have choice, but at every moment we have a choice to respond to the situation we're in.
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This podcast was created to help educate entrepreneurs, young professionals and executives on the art of problem solving. With the focus on specialization today, our young professionals and entrepreneurs have lost the ability to think multi-dimensionally when they are dealing with a problem. Whether this problem is communicating findings, values or business concepts; or working a problem from a different point of view. We hope to help individuals acquire the skills to help themselves and dev ...
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Interviews with polymaths show their way of perceiving the world. We get to know who they are and what they achieved in business and life.
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Cocktails & Questions is a conversational podcast covering the intersection of technology and business - a weekly deep-dive from analog to digital and always fueled by high quality spirits. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpod/support
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The Quintessential Polymath, Oladele Olunike,QP™... informing, instructing and inspiring...
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A journey through the history, technology, and ideas of humanity through the lens of an obsessed polymath.
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Podcast of author Josh Coker and Story-Ninjas Publishing.
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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The Give it a Month podcast is a daily show supplementing the main series on YouTube where I learn a new skill or ability in just thirty days. In the episodes I dive into the tools, apps and resources I'm using a well as the challenges I face along the way.
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For more information on 2PM, visit 2PM.inc. The 2PM audio project features a class-like Q&A approach where 2PM hosts a range of topics with one of your peers. In this setting, she is the teacher and we are the students. The 2PM host Web Smith asks the questions. These multi-talented individuals explore how their broad educations, varied skill sets, and intellectual curiosities prepared them for the "zero to one" and beyond. It's practical, unfiltered, and real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Amas is a modern day prophet and Polymath. He brings a mix of Philosophy, storytelling, technology and humor to make sense of complex topics. You will love his sense of humor and irreverence in every episode.
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You have found Remedial Polymath. So let’s explain this show… In case you weren’t yet aware, a polymath is someone who is well versed in many areas of study. Remedial of course means you’re not so great in a field of study. The resulting quasi-corny play-on-words of a title means that this podcast will be an informal approach to wide learning with the aim of making you rethink your world just a little bit. Because when one digs a bit deeper, and a bit differently, into what they thought they ...
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Hello! Welcome to the Poolside Polymaths, where we dip our toes into the infinity pool of art and science. Join us - Merritt @physicsonpointe, Montse @montsefreg97, and Marcus @imaginewithmarcus for a deep dive into the creative imagination. Find out more at www.sciartparty.com Hosted By: Dr. Merritt Moore - www.physicsonpointe.com Marcus G. Miller - www.imaginewithmarcus.com Montse Fregoso - @montsefreg97 Credits: Dr. Matt Gio - director/producer Trish McCormack - co-producer, Pavan Chaggar ...
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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.
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Unfiltered Conversations, Raw Truths, and Real Stories
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Babbage is our weekly podcast on science and technology, named after Charles Babbage—a 19th-century polymath and grandfather of computing. Host Alok Jha talks to our correspondents about the innovations, discoveries and gadgetry shaping the world. Published every Wednesday. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs pa ...
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This Podcast explores growing up in a northern working town, where the expectations of what local people would achieve in life was based on local industry and business. Geoff stories provides the insight in starting life in local industry moving onto civil engineering, even light house painting!! Then Geoff became aware of performing arts. After which Geoff decided to follow the opportunities that came his way from the arts world 'always willing to have a go', this has led him into a wonderf ...
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Bringing you stories from people of medicine who serve humans and animals in unique and wonderful ways.
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Join 19Keys on 'High Level Conversations', the award-winning show elevating your mindset and value. In Partnership with the Earn Your Leisure network, this is the show where thought leadership meets empowerment. Each episode features luminaries like Billy Carson and Wallstreet Trapper, exploring topics from financial literacy to future tech, emotional intelligence to wellness. Our mission is to challenge, inspire, and ignite change. Be a part of this journey to reshape narratives and elevate ...
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The best-ever episodes of the only lifestyle design podcast for squirrel brains and shiny object lovers. Live joyously on YOUR terms, make money from your art, and flip the bird to all of the awful-sounding things society says we're supposed to do.
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The Ponderings of a Parky Polymath
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Join Matthew Sercely- as he discusses... well, anything he wants to. There will be lots of discussions of the law, philosophy, logic, and anything else that strikes his fancy. He is a father, a husband, an attorney and tax advisor, a libertarian/anarchist, and a polymath with a freakishly good memory.
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Ever found yourself fascinated by the dynamic universe of Web3 or intrigued by the entrepreneurial journeys of visionary leaders? Welcome to Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, where Lam Trinh, the self-made polymath — MBA-turned self-taught full-stack data scientist turned Web3 product manager/engineer — invites you on an immersive journey. Whether you're a seasoned Web3 enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or someone curious about the powerful crossroads where these worlds converge, this pod ...
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A lawyer turned funtrepreneur's investigation into how some of the world's most inspiring people find their "yay", whether it's through work, rest or play and any other pearls of wisdom they have along the way.
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The great North African polymath Abd ar-Raḥmān Ibn Khaldūn once observed "The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another." That sentiment guides the spirit of this bimonthly podcast on Islamic History for the contemporary Muslim mind, we will explore themes of continuity, change and evolution. Join us on this journey as we seek to answer the question "What can past teach us about the present?"
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I am a polymath, I love talking about everything and love deep conversations. This is a synopsis of sort of what the meat of my Podcast is about. I hope yall will take the time to get to know me as I grow in this through time, and I get to know all of you! Cover art photo provided by Joel Filipe on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joelfilip
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As modern day cranial polymath, Michael Zeitgeist is constantly swaying between ancient cynicism applied to today’s world of social & corporate ineptitude and a deep inner desire to one day become more than a half-hacking philosopher. (One day I’ll build a full podcast out of this. Until then, I’ll “Anchor” here.) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeitgeist/support
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What is there in the world to hope and work for? Let's discuss!
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Maestro Hamilton is a modern polymath and visionary known for his groundbreaking work in the realms of spirituality and plant medicine. With over two decades of experience as a master shaman, coach and entrepreneur, Hamilton has dedicated his life to bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary practices. As the founder of Blue Morpho Academy, he has empowered thousands to embark on transformative spiritual journeys, blending deep Amazonian traditions with innovative approaches to consciousness ...
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson – The Pentuple Polymath
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Bruce Dickinson has a ton going on (including a show tomorrow night 10/5 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles)! The legendary Iron Maiden frontman is on the road with his solo band and The Mandrake Project, and shares what makes this tour so much fun – from theremins, Japanese Kodo drums, and “Frankenstein” jams to setlist surprises like “Flash of the Bla…
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I finally have a look at a video by Answers In Genesis (Canada). It is a short explaining why evolution is false, apparently. There have been some poor videos from young earth creationism and intelligent design that we have looked at, but I was caught off guard by how mad this was! There are better, truer and more satisfying answers out there for t…
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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the other half of photography: editing. I explain how editing isn't "cheating", and how it is used as an artistic expression and has been since the first days of photography. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath
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Tyler Cowen: The Hope of a Polymath
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The dearest Tyler Cowen joins The Hope Axis for a fun and wide ranging conversation. We talk about hope for insiders and outsiders, the competitive and the obsessed, immigrants and hard workers, talent and luck, why America is so special, whether Internet Utopia is over, GenZ and rebellion — and Jack Nicholson, John Stuart Mill, driving around East…
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The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important moments in human history. However, it didn’t happen one time in one place. It occurred multiple times in multiple locations. Historians and archaeologists have identified six distinct civilizations that developed independently of one another, all of which have, in one way or anoth…
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72: Grimston and Stevens on Starmer, Reform, Tories, Political Violence
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By-Elections occured during the Labour conference, and do not augur well- yet the applause in the hall is voluble. There is mood music.Will it be that way for the Tories next week ? We have to start with the horrendous event in Manchester and thebreak-up and deporting of much of the Gaza Floitilla.By Andy Bungay@Chiminea Productions
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Reports from The British Science Festival in Liverpool England
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The BA, as it was known, established in 1831, was set up to advance science in the interest of the people, old and young, professional and lay. So, how well is it doing now amid international turmoil.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In 1803, one of the most significant real estate transactions in world history occurred. France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 million acres of territory in the middle of North America to the newly founded United States. The reasons for France's selling and the United States' buying were varied, and they attracted considerable con…
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My Dad Secretly Worked For The Mob!
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Actor and comedian Barry Rothbart talks about his new limited series podcast, Searching For Allan Rothbart. It’s the incredible true story of his father’s secret double life as a mid-level mobster for the Gambino crime family, and the shocking twists Barry uncovered through deathbed confession tapes his dad left behind. Barry shares what it was lik…
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Neurosurgeon, Author, Podcaster (also... food-delivery guy!)
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This episode was presented during CMC Vellore's UK alumni annual get-together - Gumbal 2025. Links mentioned in this episode: Snell’s Clinical Neuroanatomy - https://geni.us/A2ofT9S My book - Dead Boy’s Game and The Broken Vow - https://magicalrome.com/dbg1 Want to be a guest on my podcast? Please contact me - [email protected] ABOUT ME: I'm an…
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Danielle Strachman: Existential Hope and the Future
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The beloved Danielle Strachman, co-founder of the Thiel Fellowship and founder of 1517 Fund, joins The Hope Axis to discuss why hope is taboo in modern discourse, the power of positive naiveté in young founders, why community building requires faith over metrics, and how younger and younger people are reaching the frontiers of knowledge faster than…
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On January 20, 1942, one of the most infamous meetings in human history took place. Fifteen of the top-ranking Nazi officials gathered in the Berlin Suburb of Wannsee to come up with the “Final Solution of the Jewish Question.” They discussed who would be eliminated and how, without the slightest hint of emotion. In around ninety minutes, the fate …
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Monica Ferreira // Ms Moni's first ever podcast!!!
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In this day and age, we all enjoy a few parasocial relationships with people we follow but haven’t actually met and in fact most of our guests on the show feel that way before we record. But this week’s guest goes even further beyond that and into the realm of an honorary family member who’s with us in our lounge room, kitchen and sometimes even be…
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October is here. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, and suddenly, pumpkin spice is appearing in everything. Retailers are putting up Halloween decorations way too early. Desiccated stalks of corn and pumpkins are showing up in places where they have no reason to be. However, one thing that makes se…
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Art The Clown Terrifies Halloween Horror Nights
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Terrifier creator & director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone return to celebrate the rise of their blood-soaked franchise – from humble indie beginnings to breaking box office records, and now taking over Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with their own terrifying haunted house. Damien & Phil share the origin story of Art the Clown,…
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Polymath World # Episode 22 - Dr Sam Gregson
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PARTICLE PHYSICS: THE BAD BOY OF SCIENCE Dr Sam Gregson is a particle physicist and science communicator who did his PhD at Cambridge University with the world-famous Cavendish Laboratory. After working at CERN and pursuing postdoctoral fellowships in particle physics he moved into science communication as the "Bad Boy of Science" where he performs…
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Even if you are not a fan, you are likely familiar with classical music to some extent. You’ve heard it in movies, television commercials, and sometimes in concerts. It has been around for centuries and can still be heard today, but it has been surpassed in popularity by many different types of music. However, many people are intimidated by it beca…
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On this episode, Dan is joined by Silver Oak CEO David Duncan, who takes us deep into the world of wine. David shares how he and his family built Silver Oak into one of the most iconic names in Napa and Sonoma, and what it takes to maintain excellence across generations. From vineyards to cooperages, from cellar decisions to family traditions, this…
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Lab Notes: Why CO2 peaks at this time of year
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For decades, climate scientists have been tracking a curious phenomenon. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are steadily increasing overall but they also rise and fall in an annual rhythm — like the planet is breathing. Each spring, in the southern hemisphere, carbon dioxide levels start to plateau or maybe even drop slightly before shooting u…
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Over the last several centuries, one of the weapons that has defined warfare has been artillery. It was used in the conquest of Constantinople by ships on the high seas, reached its apex during the First World War, and is still being used today. What has allowed this weapon to remain in use for so long is technological advancements, which have made…
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In the decades prior to the outbreak of the US Civil War, abolitionists had been ratcheting up their efforts to end the institution of slavery. The battle was fought mainly through politics and persuasion, but some were not satisfied with a peaceful approach and felt that more active means were necessary. One abolitionist stands above others in his…
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71: Graham Stevens on Ed Davey, Starmer, Gatwick and Oxford Street
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Leonie is we gather off to the Labour conference, Mal is away- we consider Starmer and the foment around his leadership in relation to Ed Davey's stunt/personable/ barnstorming at the Lib Denm conference, not least in the light of speculation that the two parties might yet collaborate to fend off Reform( incidentally near theoffice, where Reform ha…
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The world as we know it is made up of 193 countries, Antarctica, and a host of territories. However, between all of those places are the high seas or international waters, which are not controlled by anyone. But where do international waters begin? What can you do in international waters? And how close can you actually sail to another country? Lear…
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Climate change and pollution effects seen on Palau
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Iconic jellyfish in saltwater lakes are disappearing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Innovation in Game Development: A Conversation with Studio Vale CEO, Xanthos Vouldis
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From AAA stints at Cygames, tri-Ace, EA, and more to founding his own studio, Xanthos Vouldis joins Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship to unpack how great games are made and why his next title is an invitation-only real-time multiplayer dieselpunk airship battle game. We dive into his design framework, team roles, and why he’s building an invitation…
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Sometime in the last 24 hours, most of you have used soap or detergent, either directly or indirectly. Soap, like many other things, was most likely discovered by accident thousands of years ago. Fast forward to today, and these products are used for cleaning almost everything, from our bodies to cars to dishes. Soaps and detergents, despite being …
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The Diabolical Crimes Of The Ken & Barbie Killers
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Jamie and John from True Crimecast return to unravel the shocking story of the Canadian Ken & Barbie Killers — Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. They break down how this seemingly perfect couple hid a reign of terror that included the Scarborough rapes, the murder of Karla’s own sister, and the videotaped assaults that horrified a nation. You’ll hea…
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In the late 19th century, during the scramble for Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium seized a large landmass in Central Africa. By doing this, he created the Congo Free State, but this name was a misnomer as it was anything but free. King Leopold’s rule over the Congo Free State was defined by tales of brutality, horrific conditions, and massive am…
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Superhero Battle with Dr. Mackfuddy
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In this episode, Thad Olson and his guest engage in a lively discussion about superheroes, focusing on a draft-style game where they select their top superhero picks. The conversation explores the strengths and weaknesses of various superheroes, debates their validity, and includes a fun challenge involving the Bean Boozled game. The episode is fil…
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Prisoners of war or POWs during the 20th century were a part of war. Beligerant nations had to develop systems to guard, house, and feed their prisoners, and before the war, in 1929, most countries had agreed on how prisoners would be treated in captivity. In reality, conditions for POWs differed dramatically, particularly for captured German soldi…
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Snoochie Boochies… It’s Jason Mewes!
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Jason Mewes brings the snoogans to Talk Is Jericho! He’s got crazy stories about vacationing in Hawaii with Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the Osbourne family, and what it was like living with Jack in LA. He remembers meeting Kevin Smith for the first time, how they bonded over comics, and how Kevin literally wrote Jay’s Clerks character specificall…
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Polymath World # Episode 21 - Dr Max Baker-Hytch
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PHILOSOPHY Dr Max Baker-Hytch is Senior Tutor in philosophy at Oxford University. He specialises in epistemology and philosophy of religion, is the author of the Cambridge Elements work God and the Problem of Evidential Ambiguity and has published many research articles in philosophy. He is a teaching fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He …
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Almost immediately after the death of George Washington in 1799, the United States began to think of ways to commemorate and honor the father of the country. The process of creating a monument took decades. There were multiple aborted designs and one idea that was built but never fully implemented. What ended up being constructed became the world’s…
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Renowned cocktail historian David Wondrich joins the show to talk about his brand-new book, The Comic Book History of the Cocktail: Five Centuries of Mixing Drinks and Carrying On. We dig into the myths that refuse to die, the bartending legends, past and present, who shaped the craft, and the painstaking research process that’s made Wondrich the i…
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Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’
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Hey Optimists! We’re taking a little hiatus, but exciting things are coming your way! We’ll be back on October 21 with some amazing new episodes that we can’t wait to share. In the meantime, take care of yourself, enjoy the little moments, and remember—good things are just around the corner. See you soon! - Team Simon _____________________ We don’t…
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Lab Notes: These high-tech mouthguards predict concussions
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If you've been watching the Women's Rugby World Cup, you may have noticed players have been wearing special mouthguards that light up when they've suffered a significant knock to the head. It's the first time these concussion-predicting mouthguards have been trialled at a major competition. So in the wake of recent concussion concerns, from profess…
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The Velvet Revolution and The Velvet Divorce
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The country of Czechoslovakia was born and died in the 20th century. It was created after a war, suffered through another war, was occupied during the Cold War, and was finally liberated in 1989. Once it did become free of Soviet Rule, they decided that maybe they should never have been made into a country in the first place. Unlike almost every co…
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On May 31, 1970, one of the most devastating disasters in Peruvian history occurred. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit just off the coast of Peru, creating the most catastrophic natural disaster in the country's history. The “Ancash” or “Great Peruvian Earthquake” not only caused disastrous short-term loss of life, but also had long-term impacts that …
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70: Graham Stevens ' Morning Thoughts-20th September
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The image is of Graham the conceptual artist and eco-engineer at work in St Katherine's Dock in the 60s animating his problem-solving and illustrative art- amongst other things, he had a simpoler vision for the soon-to-be unveiled Thames Tideway Tunnel . I recently saw him acclaimed as part of the Architecture on Stage season at the Barbican. here …
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Sometime around 11,000 years ago, somewhere in the Middle East or Central Asia, someone figured out how they could keep wild sheep and breed them. This simple act had enormous consequences for humanity. It improved food production, revolutionized the production of clothing, and even influenced the development of writing. Fast forward over 10,000 ye…
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Reaction to Creationist Pseudoscience: "Evolution is a Fact - Debunked"
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Here I respond to another pseudoscience video, this time by an American religious apologetics ministry called Reasons For Hope. These two men come across as warm and likeable and are quite talented wordsmiths, but as is so often the case their science is woefully inadequate and misinformed. Like much American apologetics they recite the incorrect m…
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Uncovering the mystery of Palau’s ancient terraces
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Sophie Ly takes us to Palau to meet scientists and traditional knowledge custodians who are working together to uncover the secrets of Palau’s ancient terraces.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Vietnam War was perhaps the most significant event that took place in the last half of the 20th century. It had profound impacts on the United States and, of course, Vietnam. However, many people have a very simplistic view of the causes of the war. They assume it was just a result of Cold War politics. While that was certainly a cause, the roo…
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Sabretooth, Michael Myers, and Lucha Libre – Tyler Mane Unmasked
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Tyler Mane went from Stampede Wrestling and WCW to becoming a Marvel mutant and one of horror’s most iconic slashers! He shares stories about training in Stu Hart’s legendary Dungeon, wrestling Andre the Giant in Japan, touring Mexico with Eddie Guerrero, and even lending The Undertaker a few bucks in South Africa. Tyler talks about how a pair of f…
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The year 1900 was a pivotal year in world history. It was the end of the 19th century and on the cusp of the 20th century. Many of the technical advances that would come to define the next 100 years were just being unleashed. Social and economic changes were unfolding that would revolutionize the world. The changes that the world had seen in the 19…
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Zara Seidler // On Bright Colours, Brand Building And Bringing Australia The News
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There would be very few Australians who haven’t encountered The Daily Aus at one point or another, consuming the latest headlines from around the world in unmistakably bright colours and a no-nonsense vernacular. Since 2017, TDA has been disrupting the media landscape by repackaging leading news stories in a digestible, engaging way for younger, tr…
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My friend Roy Bahat joins The Hope Axis for a fun and sharp conversation about hope for the future of talent, timeless ideas vs hypes, resilience and outliers, why becoming an institution > running after trends, building family oriented technology, excellence and autocracy and much more. Hope you enjoy! You can read the transcript of our conversati…
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On January 15, 1947, a young woman was found dead in Los Angeles, California. She was found naked, cut in half, and drained of blood. When the crime was reported in the newspaper, the woman received a nickname, the Black Dahlia. Though the case has been cold for the better part of a century, the murder of the Black Dahlia has remained one of the mo…
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Josh Duhamel makes his Talk Is Jericho debut with stories from his incredible Hollywood career! He’s got details about his brand-new movie, London Calling, what it was like filming in South Africa, and why he thinks it feels like a throwback to the action-comedies of the 80s and 90s. Josh also remembers working with Michael Bay on the Transformers …
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Polymath World # Episode 20 - BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY
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Polymath World # Episode 20 - BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY I interview former president of the British Interplanetary Society, Alistair Scott, about the history and work of the oldest space advocacy group on the planet. BiS has been active for almost a century, founded by the legendary Arthur C. Clarke. As meetings, research and publications grew…
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