Best Queer Communication Podcasts (2025)

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What’s Going On: Communication Gaps in Black Families and Queer Love 1:05:54

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In this episode of Together Real Bad, we dive deep into how generational communication habits in Black families impact our adult relationships—both romantic and platonic. Beautifulll and Ace share stories from their childhood, how they were raised to handle (or avoid) conflict, and what it’s like navigating communication with family as out, queer B…

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To Queer For Comfort 1:00:49

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This week, we dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes dangerous world of queer PDA (public displays of affection). From debates about what’s “appropriate” to the very real risks of holding hands in the wrong neighborhood, this episode is as raw and real as it gets. We open up about our own experiences—navigating affection in front of kid…

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Decluttering, Delegating, and Doing Less: The Art of Letting Go 29:58

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In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss their recent efforts to declutter their home, reflecting on the emotional and practical benefits of letting go of unnecessary items. They explore the challenges of self-imposed responsibility, the importance of delegating tasks, and the psychological costs o…

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Thomas Christian Bächle and Jascha Bareis eds., "The Realities of Autonomous Weapons (Bristol UP, 2025) 1:00:17

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Autonomous weapons exist in a strange territory between Pentagon procurement contracts and Hollywood blockbusters, between actual military systems and speculative futures. For this week's Liminal Library, I spoke with Jascha Bareis, co-editor of The Realities of Autonomous Weapons (Bristol UP, 2025), about how these dual existences shape internatio…

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Love and Insecurities Pt. 2 26:03

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Have you ever found yourself caught between the exhilaration of new love and the whispers of your past trauma? In this deeply personal episode, Steph and Shellbz pull back the curtain on what happens when you find someone who loves you exactly as you are—anxieties, insecurities, and all. The conversation explores that maddening internal voice that …

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Love and Insecurities Part 1 23:55

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Nothing says "queer relationship" quite like getting matching face tattoos and looking at houses together within weeks of dating. In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on what it means to fall hard and fast while still carrying the baggage from past relationships. The conversation flows naturally from lighthearted tales of relationship m…

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New Episode Drops On Wednesday 0:17

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Life has been lifin’ ya’ll, so we will drop a new episode on Wednesday! Yay! We will be talking about Queer PDA! See y'all then!!By Beautifulll & Ace

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Reid B. C. Pauly, "The Art of Coercion: Credible Threats and the Assurance Dilemma" (Cornell UP, 2025) 59:34

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Strong states are surprisingly bad at coercion. History shows they prevail only a third of the time. Dr. Pauly argues that coercion often fails because targets fear punishment even if they comply. In this "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario, targets have little reason to obey. The Art of Coercion: Credible Threats and the Assurance Dil…

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181: A Work in Progress 20:20

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In which we bring research into molecular machines up to date. We discuss fuels, specifically what chemists think are the best kinds of fuels to power these little molecules. We discuss what makes a molecular machine different from a regular-sized machine. We also talk about molecular machines as a subset of "molecular devices." Finally, we mention…

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The Courage to Walk Away Part 2 35:09

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What happens when the chaos and drama you've grown accustomed to in relationships suddenly disappears, replaced by something calm, supportive, and—dare we say—"boring"? Steph and Shellbz dive deep into the disorienting transition from toxic relationships to healthy ones, revealing the unexpected challenges that arise when you finally experience gen…

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The Courage to Walk Away Part 1 28:50

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Ever wondered why it's so hard to cut ties with someone you know isn't right for you? Or felt that strange mix of guilt and relief when you finally find happiness after a toxic relationship? Steph and Shellbz tackle the emotional rollercoaster that comes with exes discovering new relationships and the complicated feelings that follow. From the surp…

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Lez Communicate Trialer 1:06

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LezCommunicate is the unfiltered, heartfelt, and hilarious podcast where Shellbz and Steph dive deep into the highs and lows of life, love, and everything in between. From navigating relationships to surviving heartbreak, healing from the hard stuff, and celebrating queer joy, these two bring their authentic selves to the mic. Whether they’re spill…

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Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman, "Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century" (Princeton UP, 2022) 55:32

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Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by…

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E51 - Communicating stats to non-stats people with Jeremy Weber 54:22

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In this episode we talk with Jeremy Weber about applying statistical concepts and lessons into applying to the real world. Jeremy is a professor in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. He has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin Madison and he is focused on the economics of environmental and energy iss…

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Edward Luce, "Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet" (Simon and Schuster, 2025) 43:25

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Zbigniew Brzezinski was a key architect of the Soviet Union’s demise, which ended the Cold War. A child of Warsaw—the heart of central Europe’s bloodlands—Brzezinski turned his fierce resentment at his homeland’s razing by Nazi Germany and the Red Army into a lifelong quest for liberty. Born the year that Joseph Stalin consolidated power, and dying…

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Aviva Guttmann, "Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 50:09

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In this unprecedented history of intelligence cooperation during the Cold War, Aviva Guttmann uncovers the key role of European intelligence agencies in facilitating Mossad's Operation Wrath of God; a campaign of assassination against Black September terrorists. She reveals how, in the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre, Palestinians su…

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We're Talking About It (S2E10) 29:47

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE All of it. From lactose intolerance, how to save thousands of dollars on music production classes, upcoming artists and surprise familial connections -- come join the conversation! #cainculto #connection #lactose Support the show 🎧 Thanks for Listening to Queerly Committed! Stay connected with us & join th…

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180: Farm to Market 20:02

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Instead of just digging in the ground to extract minerals, over the past half-century scientists have begun to explore agriculture of hyperaccumulating plants to pull elements--including heavy metals--out of the topsoil. We explore the recent history of this topic, its advantages and pitfalls. Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patr…

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Ben Zweibelson, "Reconceptualizing War" (Helion, 2025) 1:04:18

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War remains the most chaotic and destructive act our species is capable of. In addition to waging war against those we disagree with, we also battle with which beliefs about war are superior to alternatives. We make war with ideas, beliefs, and mindsets along with bullets, bombs, and missiles. The tactics and technologies matter, but only if societ…

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Zack Cooper, "Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Decline of Great Militaries" (Yale UP, 2025) 40:18

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An ambitious look at how the twentieth century's great powers devised their military strategies and what their implications mean for military competition between the United States and China. How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Coo…

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The Missteps of Modern Activism: Awareness vs. Action 37:49

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In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, hosts Patricia and Nicole discuss the significance of community and activism amidst the prevalence of digital misinformation. They delve into how algorithms shape our online experiences, the pitfalls of generative AI, and the importance of real-world actions over mere online awarenes…

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E50 - Getting better at Teaching with Tal Gross 52:41

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In this episode, we talk with Tal Gross about new teaching techniques. Tal is a Professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy & Law at Boston University. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on health insurance and household finance. In this book, Tal shares about his new boo…

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Jean-Marc Coicaud, "The Law and Politics of International Legitimacy" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 40:39

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The Law and Politics of International Legitimacy (Cambridge University Press, 2025) examines the significance of the issue of political legitimacy at the international level, focusing on international law. It adopts a descriptive, critical, and reconstructive approach. In order to do so, the book clarifies what political legitimacy is in general an…

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Love Is A Responsibility 1:06:41

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This is a Patreon Episode Check out our visuals and support the Pod: patreon.com/TogetherRealBad 🎙️ Episode Summary: Love, Responsibility, and Real-Life Frustrations In this raw and vulnerable Patreon episode, Beautifulll & Ace dive deep into relationship responsibility, emotional triggers, and real-life stressors, all while keeping their signature…

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179: This Episode is Meta 26:53

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The History of Chemistry is itself an academic discipline, and in this episode we explore the history of chemical history. We start with chemist Thomas Thomson, and work our way forward in time, through the various books on the subject, the founding of the History of Chemistry Section of the American Chemical Society, various chemical-history journ…

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Bulent Gokay and Lily Hamourtziadou, "Human Costs of War: 21st Century Human (In)Security from 2003 Iraq to 2022 Ukraine" (Routledge, 2024) 30:35

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Human Costs of War: 21st Century Human (In)Security from 2003 Iraq to 2022 Ukraine (Taylor & Francis, 2024) documents and analyses the direct and indirect toll that war takes on civilians and their livelihoods, taking a human security approach exploring personal, economic, political and community security in Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine, in the co…

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How the Wedding Gig Ends With A Black Eye (S2 E9) 35:23

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE What happens when you play "What's New Pussycat" by Tom Jones seven times at a wedding that isn't prepared for it? You might get an upset mother of the groom... In this episode - Cori + Eryn share their eventful weekend. Bartending backflips, updates to the ice cream social planning and how a wedding gig e…

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178: Honors and Awards 19:27

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In which we explore the various honors and awards available to chemists, starting in high school with the International Chemistry Olympiad, founded during the Cold War; college with Phi Lambda Upsilon; and a variety of awards given to chemists during their professional careers by different chemical societies. Support the show Support my podcast at …

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Agathe Demarais, "Backfire: How Sanctions Reshape the World Against U.S. Interests" (Columbia UP, 2022) 1:06:28

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Sanctions have become the go-to foreign policy tool for the United States. Coercive economic measures such as trade tariffs, financial penalties, and export controls affect large numbers of companies and states across the globe. Some of these penalties target nonstate actors, such as Colombian drug cartels and Islamist terror groups; others apply t…

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Our Most Popular Communication Skill: Some/Many/Most 26:12

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This episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice" covers Nicole and Patricia's recent activities, including a trip to Santa Rosa, obtaining library cards, and trying new hobbies like crochet and Pilates. They introduce and explain the communication tool "some/many/most," which helps avoid sweeping generalizations in conversations. The…

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Frank L. Jones, "Sam Nunn: Statesman of the Nuclear Age" (UP Kansas, 2020) 1:03:46

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In a 2012 opinion piece bemoaning the state of the US Senate, Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank cited a “leading theory: There are no giants in the chamber today.” Among the respected members who once walked the Senate floor, admired for their expertise and with a stature that went beyond party, Milbank counted Sam Nunn (D-GA). Nunn served in …

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177: Greek Salad 19:37

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In this episode we run through the Greek alphabet and see the history behind each symbol as used in chemistry, from alpha for alpha particles to omega as in omega-fatty acids. We encounter a couple of Greek letters not used as chemical symbols too. Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry Tell me how your…

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Lily Hamourtziadou, "Body Count: The War on Terror and Civilian Deaths in Iraq" (Bristol UP, 2021) 29:00

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Body Count: The War on Terror and Civilian Deaths in Iraq (Bristol University Press, 2021), Lily Hamourtziadou’s investigation into civilian victims during the conflicts that followed the US-led coalition’s 2003 invasion of Iraq provides important new perspectives on the human cost of the War on Terror. From early fighting to the withdrawal and ret…

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Don't Quit (S2E8) 25:11

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE This episode - as a whole - tells a really amazing story, that we're grateful to share. You know the saying "we plan and the god(s) laugh" -- yeah. Well, that's exactly what happened when we were recording this episode on resiliency...the irony isn't lost on us. The episode starts with Cori saying "I feel …

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Own Your Words: How 'I Statements' Change Everything 31:41

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In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole reflect on their experiences at the Trans March and discuss their recent activities involving harvesting garlic and decluttering their book collection. They delve into effective communication techniques, particularly “I statements,” to improve personal interacti…

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176: Inside Information 20:56

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While outdoor solar cells make big news, there is a quiet revolution also for solar cells that make do with far less illumination, indoor lighting. We discuss requirements for such photovoltaic cells, matching their sensitivity to various kinds of indoor lamps, and such developments in the last couple of decades. We discuss research into various ma…

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Traveling with Friends 55:46

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In this episode of Together Real Bad, your favorite queer couple podcast dives into what happens when you mix travel, friends, and relationship expectations. Beautifulll and Ace get vulnerable about a recent trip to New Orleans — and how a birthday vacation quickly turned into a lesson on boundaries, communication, and prioritizing your partner. 💬 …

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Toxic Consumption (S2E7) 1:04:19

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Living in fast paced consumerism world can leave us feeling exhausted, drained and deprived of hope. In this episode, Cori and Eryn explore the realities of daily consumer consumption. From news notifications to doom scrolling for dopamine -- it's okay for us to take a break from it all. As consumers - we …

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Kevin Guyan, "Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 53:00

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Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Kevin Guyan reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by the classifications we encounter every day. Looking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outn…

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S2E6 - Tea From T - Listener Letter 23:00

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Grab some snacks, settle in- cause the tea is h-o-t-t-o-g-o 😘 This week - we got a listener letter from "T" - they shared what they found out about what their partner has been up to 👀 T asked us for some #relationshipadvice for a messy situation. #QueerlyCommitted #listeneradvice #needadvice Support the sh…

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175: It's All Fun and Games Until... 22:20

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Chemistry can be fun, too, so we explore some of historical satirical art about chemistry, humor based on nonsensical molecular structures, actual compounds with funny chemical names, and even compounds with humorous molecular structures. We discuss chemistry-related parody songs, plus a bonus of me singing an actual song from 1901. We hear of some…

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Encore: A Starting Place to Learn About Pride & the Queer Community 58:45

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This week, we have an encore of last year’s Queer 101 episode! Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate) Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter Resources mentioned can be found here. Find the full show notes and official transcript o…

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Love Is Fluid 57:48

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In this episode of Together Real Bad, we’re diving into the deep end of what love, gender energy, and fluidity actually look like in our relationship. From surprise birthday letters and edible arrangements in New Orleans to unpacking who “wears the pants” at home, we're getting real about how we show up for each other in ways that break the mold. W…

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Lily Hamourtziadou, "The Ethics of Remote Warfare" (University of Wales Press, 2024) 33:19

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Can there be purely defensive or moral wars? In response to this question and others like it, this book offers unique insights into twenty-first-century warfare through the lenses of realism, militarism, and just war theory. This book challenges its readers to consider war from different perspectives and to reevaluate their views on the morality of…

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174: Just Add Water 27:03

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Water, the most important chemical for us, deserves its own episode describing the history of how chemists understand it. We start with pre-Enlightenment views of water as an element, then as a compound, then how electricity affected our understanding, then with dissolved salts, the crystal structure of ice, water's actual molecular structure, and …

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173: Midnight Blue 21:49

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We start with a 1927 patent awarded to George Washington Carver, an agricultural chemist, for a locally-sourced Prussian blue. We learn a bit about Carver's life, education, and hobby of painting which may have led to the patent. We examine the patent in some detail, and then hear how it's been revived by a modern artist. Then we discuss other blue…

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Halfway Check-in: Progress, Pride, and Practical Advice 39:35

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In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss their mid-year review of personal goals, emphasizing decluttering and strengthening community connections. They offer book recommendations for Pride Month, focusing on LGBTQ+ history and resources. The hosts also share what's currently bringing them joy,…

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The Longest (Love) Yard 55:28

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This exclusive Patreon video episode gets into the real, real of what it means to build (and keep building) a long-term relationship. Beautifulll shares what it’s like to be in her longest relationship ever, and Ace reflects on lessons from two 8-year loves. The talk growth, communication, triggers, and how to stay soft when life (and your ex) trie…

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Constant Willem Hijzen, "Roots of Counterterrorism: Contemporary Wisdom from Dutch Intelligence" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:03:27

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It seems beyond doubt, since 9/11, that the main responsibility of intelligence and security services is to prevent ticking bombs from going off. The thing is, though, that the West has been confronted with international terrorism and domestic political violence throughout the 1970s as well. And although intelligence organizations countered terrori…

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Elizabeth N. Saunders, "The Insiders' Game: How Elites Make War and Peace" (Princeton UP, 2024) 47:01

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One of the most widely held views of democratic leaders is that they are cautious about using military force because voters can hold them accountable, ultimately making democracies more peaceful. How, then, are leaders able to wage war in the face of popular opposition, or end conflicts when the public still supports them? The Insiders’ Game (Princ…