Best Rish Podcasts (2026)

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Rish Outcast 318: The Last Christmas

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For the holiday episode this year, Rish presents his story "The Last Christmas." Jason finds a box on his doorstep, presumably a present for him . . . but it's one that will change everything. Enjoy? Note: we'll postpone Episode 317 to next time. Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE. Support me on Patreon HERE! Logo by Gino "The Lost C…

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Rish Outcast 316: Door Number Three 2

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...and the story continues. Here I present the 2025 portion of the story "Door Number Three," written after considering the original ending unsatisfying/unsatisfactory. Afterward, I'm including the original second half of the first episode, where I talk about what I would do differently if I wrote the tale now (ultimately redundant, since I went ah…

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Journey #207 - Daydream by R.C. Anderson (Co-1st Place Journey Into Journey Illustrated Contest Winner)

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King Eric of Gossamer is missing! Daena goes on the search and what she finds changes her life. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards. R.C. Anderson works a day job in the tech sector, but moonlights as an amateur writer. Originally…

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Rish Outcast 315: Door Number Three 1

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Rish shares a story from many years ago about a babysitter that discovers a new door in the hallway. It was meant to be a single episode, way back in March or April . . . but then it mutated. Just like your sister-in-law. Remember, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. Don't forget, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE. Logo by G…

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Podcast That Dares 64: Smee

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Rish presents A.M. Burrage's 1931 short horror story "Smee." A young man tells of a disturbing experience that happened to him while playing a game similar to Hide & Seek. As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. And of course, you should support my Patreon by clicking HERE (they got an extended version of this episode). Logo by…

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Rish Outcast 314: The Factory of Fear

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Happy Belated Halloween (I had intended to put out this one at the end of October, and I never hit Publish . . . sorry)! Rish shares an experience from 2024 of attending The Fear Factory, an elaborate haunted house with his aunt and cousins. Spoiler: he makes it out alive. Note: Since this was recorded a year ago, a lot of it is as new to me as it …

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Rish Outcast 313: In Security 6

2M ago

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Rish talks a little more about working at the library. In this volume, we get: 1) When a bomb threat calls 2) An exchange of puzzles 3) Sleeping beauty and the runaway toddler 4) The new librarian's new "friend" Bonus . . . 5) Oh, no. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gi…

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Journey #206 - Tales From The Crypt: Zombie! (as presented by Seeing Ear Theater)

2M ago

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Come to beautiful Haiti where, for $10,000, a man can flee the law, escape his own sorry past — and even wind up with a beautiful woman in tow! David Goodson has paid the price and he's well on his way to his promised new life. But in voodoo-rich Haiti, when a man buys happiness with other people's money, he sometimes awakens powerful enemies - and…

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Outfield Excursion #41 - It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958)

2M ago

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A mission sent to rescue the first manned expedition to Mars is invaded by an unknown life form, which stows away on the rescue ship. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get early Outfield Excursions episodes. Episode Art courtesy of Gino Moretto. To comment on this or any episode: Send comments and/or…

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Podcast That Dares 63: The Slizzers

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Rish presents Jerome Bixby's 1953 tale, "The Slizzers." When his buddy lets his guard down at their usual poker game, Jerry discovers the man is not what he appears to be. Guest-starring Big Anklevich as Fred! Note: Episode 62 was for Patreon supporters only. So there. If you'd like to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. Come support me on Patr…

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Trekkin' Log #23 - Star Trek: Voyager S1 Eps 8-15

2M ago

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Join Keith and Marshal as they trek through the Delta Quadrant with Captain Kathryn Janeway, Commander Chakotay, Tuvok, B'Elanna Torres and the rest of the crew and of the starship Voyager. As they try to find a way home, they face challenges from the space-faring species of the Delta Quadrant as well aboard their own ship. To download, right-click…

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Outfield Excursion #40 - Airport (1970)

3M ago

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A bomber on board an airplane, an airport almost closed by snow, and various personal problems of the people involved. Plus, a stowaway, a pregnancy, and Joe Patroni. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get early Outfield Excursions episodes. Episode Art courtesy of Gino Moretto. To comment on this or …

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Rish Outcast 312: Heads Up

3M ago

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Rish presents a very short story he wrote a number of years ago for a match-the-image contest, about a boy who gets a strange visit from his brother in the night. Then Rish talks about floating Danny Glick and the last time he saw A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE. Support me on Patreon HERE! Logo b…

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Trekkin' Log #22 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S1 Eps 11-19

3M ago

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Join Keith and Marshal as they trek into the Gamma Quadrant with Commander Benjamin Sisko, Chief Miles O'Brian, Major Kira Nerys, and the rest of the crew and denizens of the space station Deep Space Nine. Dealing with the politics of Bajor and the fallout from the Cardassian occupation out on the edge of known space can be challenging. To download…

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Podcast That Dares 61: Goodnight, Mr. James

3M ago

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Rish presents Clifford D. Simak's 1951 Sci-Fi tale "Goodnight, Mr. James," where an unstoppable alien creature escapes captivity and only one man (or technically, two) can stop it. It was also the basis for a 1964 episode of "The Outer Limits" called "The Duplicate Man," which only the Patreon version explores. Warning: Distractingly noisy audio. I…

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Journey #205 - Faithfully by Rish Outfield (Co-1st Place Journey Into Journey Illustrated Contest Winner)

3M ago

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Isaac, a disheartened librarian, travels to Vermont to collect one last record for the Guinness Book, but he is about to discover something truly unbelievable. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards. Rish Outfield is an author of man…

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Eliezer Yudkowsky vs Mark Miller | ASI Risks: Similar premises, opposite conclusions 4:12:32

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What are the best strategies for addressing extreme risks from artificial superintelligence? In this 4-hour conversation, decision theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky and computer scientist Mark Miller discuss their cruxes for disagreement. They examine the future of AI, existential risk, and whether alignment is even possible. Topics include AI risk scenar…

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Outfield Excursion #39 - The Monster of Piedras Blancas (1959)

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An old lighthouse keeper, who lives with his daughter, tries to suppress the legend of a prehistoric amphibious reptile monster, even though he knows of its existence. However, when the monster begins attacking the quaint beach town of Piedras Blancas, people start losing their heads, literally. We also get distracted by talking about the 1970's Sh…

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Rish Outcast 311: In Security 5

3M ago

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This is the big one folks--the most significant thing I've experienced since coming to work as a security guard*--and hopefully, I tell it well. So, in this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Patron That Was M-wording 2. The Sleeper Has Not Awakened 3. Rish Says Inappropriate Things About Minecraft Club As always, you can download the file by Right-Click…

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Trekkin' Log #21 - Star Trek: The Next Generation S1 Eps 13-25

3M ago

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Join Keith and Marshal as they trek with Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Commander Data, and the rest of crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NC-1701-D). We say good-bye to Tasha Yar, discover a new life form, over throw a Starfleet infiltration, and say "no" to drugs. We meet new aliens and are reunited with Klingons a…

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Rish Outcast 310: Judge Not

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It's time for another sketch, guest-starring Bigglesby Anklevich! This one's called "Judge Not" and deals with a boss very pleased his employee is not the judgmental type. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Fudge Not" Moretto.…

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Podcast That Dares 60: 30 Seconds - 30 Days

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Rish presents Arthur C. Clarke's 1949 Sci-Fi tale "30 Seconds - 30 Days." If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Dirty Seconds" Moretto.By Rish Outfield

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Rish Outcast 309: MagicClaw

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Rish presents his 2014 claw game story, "MagicClaw." Two brothers discover the claw game at the convenience store is more than meets the eye. Play at your own risk. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support my hopeless efforts on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "MagicBra" Moretto.By Rish Outfield

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Comics Cave #9 - Fantastic Four: First Steps

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Rish visits the cave again to talk about the new Fantastic Four movie as well as a couple other summer movies. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards. To comment on this or any episode: Leave us a voicemail at 77-JINTO-107 (775-4686-…

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Rish Outcast 308: In Security 4

5M ago

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The mean man, Rish Outfield, tells more stories about being a library security guard, including: 1. The Vomit and the Unlucky Patron 2. The Guy Who Says That The Library Is For Everyone 3. "I don't know you. Are you new here?" If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The …

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Rish Outcast 307: Like Stamp-Collecting

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After going to two different comic-related sales, Rish talks about comic books, and a chilling prediction someone made. Also, Fake Sean knows a special place where boys and girls can all be queens every single day. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Likes Damp Collecting" Moretto.…

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Rish Outcast 306: With A Banjo On My Knee

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Rish presents his story, "With A Banjo On My Knee," written for a Journey Into... contest, that, despite not winning the contest, he thinks is pretty good. Garrett McClarren finds an old banjo in an alley and discovers that it has the power to soothe the savage . . . well, Los Angeleno. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you …

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Podcast That Dares 59: For The Blood Is The Life

6M ago

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Rish presents F. Marion Crawford's 1911 short story "For The Blood Is The Life." Drink up! To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support my vain efforts on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "The Stud Is The Life" Moretto.By Rish Outfield

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Delusion #106: Andor, Season 2 Review

6M ago

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Rish Outfield and Marshal Latham discuss the second and final season of the Andor series. We talk about the fate of Cassian and the other featured characters of Luthen Rael and Mon Mothma, as well people like Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, Bix Caleen, Kleya Marki, Saw Gerrera, Bor Gullet, and B2EMO. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join …

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Rish Outcast 305: In Security 3

6M ago

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Rish talks--at length--about a library patron suffering from mental illness, he tries to say "Who cares?" more often, watches Active Shooter Training, plays detective in The Case of the Stolen Backpack, and facilitates a proposal. And says "of course" a lot. As always, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE. And of course, you can support…

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Outfield Excursion #38 - Krull (1983)

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A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet, Krull. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get early Outfield Excursions episodes. Episode Art courtesy of Gino Moretto. To comment on this or any episode: Send c…

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Nobel Laureate David Baker on Using AI for Science to Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems [TEASER] 4:52

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This is a teaser episode of the Existential Hope Podcast with Nobel Laureate David Baker. David reveals how scientists are now inventing entirely new proteins—life's fundamental building blocks—to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. David shares his journey and his vision for a future where custom-built "molecular machines," an ide…

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Journey #204 - Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu (Columbia Workshop, adapted by Lucille Fletcher)

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Carmilla is invited to stay with Helen and her father after she and her mother crash near Laura’s manor. The girls become fast friends, but Helen's father becomes increasingly apprehensive about their relationship. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus othe…

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Welcome to Foresight Institute Radio 0:43

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This feed is now Foresight Institute Radio—your place for standout talks on frontier technology: from AI and neurotech to nanotech, longevity, and space. You’ll hear highlights from Foresight’s global conferences and seminars featuring top scientists and builders. For long-form interviews, follow our sister show: The Existential Hope Podcast, with …

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Jonathan Anomaly | Embryo selection for health, longevity and intelligence 11:04

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What happens when parents can choose their children's genetic traits, and which selections benefit society versus harm it? In this talk, Jonathan Anomaly explores the emerging field of embryo selection for intelligence, disease prevention, and longevity. He covers how polygenic risk scores work to predict complex traits and why most diseases involv…

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Mary Lou Jepsen | The handheld hospital 10:13

7M ago10:13

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What if you could diagnose stroke, treat cancer, and cure depression with a smartphone-sized device that costs $1,000 instead of millions? In this talk, Mary Lou Jepsen demonstrates her revolutionary handheld medical devices that use ultrasound and infrared light to selectively target diseased cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. She covers…

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Jean Hebert | ARPA-H: Accelerate better health outcomes for everyone 8:53

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What if a government agency could fund transformative health research with $200 million budgets and no bureaucratic committees? In this talk, Jean Hebert explores ARPA-H's – a research funding agency – unique mission to accelerate health breakthroughs, from 3D-printed organs to functional eye transplants. He covers how ARPA-H operates differently f…

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Irina Rish | AI & Scale 12:18

7M ago12:18

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How has the history of AI been shaped by the "bitter lesson" that simple scaling beats complex algorithms, and what comes next? In this talk, Irina Rish traces AI's evolution from rule-based systems to today's foundation models, exploring how scaling laws predicted performance improvements and recent shifts toward more efficient approaches. She cov…

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Rish Outcast 304: A Group Hug Saves The World

7M ago

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After watching Marvel's THE THUNDERBOLTS (spoiler warning), Rish muses about the possibility of solving problems with a hug instead of a fist. And Fake Sean tries his own squeezin, touchin, and lovin. Download the episode by Right-Clicking HERE. Support me on Patreon HERE. Logo by Gino "Group Slug" Moretto.…

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What history can teach us about doing better science – Eric Gilliam 1:06:39

7M ago1:06:39

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Eric Gilliam studies how organizations like Bell Labs, early MIT, and the Rockefeller Foundation helped drive scientific progress — and what made them unusually effective. In this conversation, we explore how those models worked, why many of them disappeared, and what it would take to bring them back. Eric explains why fast-moving, engineering-driv…

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Podcast That Dares 58: Notebook Found In A Deserted House

7M ago

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I guess it's been enough time to do another Robert Bloch story . . . hasn't it? This one is the 1951 Lovecraft homage, "Notebook Found In A Deserted House," about a twelve year old boy who discovers that the only thing worse than a mystery is the answer behind said mystery. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to suppo…

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Trekkin' Log #20 - Star Trek: The Original Series S1 Eps 15-29

7M ago

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Join Marshal and Keith as they trek with Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, Doctor Leonard McCoy, and the rest of the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NC-1701). We travel back in time (twice). meet silicon-based life, and get happy with Spock on spores. Captain Kirk faces off against Klingons for the first time, battles a Gorn champion, and the for…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Glen Weyl | Can we use AI to build a fairer society? 26:27

7M ago26:27

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Most AI discussions focus on its risks to democracy – disinformation, surveillance, centralization of power. But what if AI could make governance better? Glen Weyl, political economist at Microsoft Research and founder of RadicalxChange, argues that AI could be used to create more participatory, decentralized, and democratic systems, if we design i…

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Outfield Excursion #37 - Firewalker (1986)

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Max and Leo, a pair of adventurers, are recruited by a seemingly psychic woman, Patricia, who owns a treasure map. They embark on a quest to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold. To download, right-click here and then click Save Join the Journey Into Patreon to get early Outfield Excursions episodes. Episode Art courtesy …

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Rish Outcast 303: Reply Hazy

7M ago

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Rish shares an old story, "Reply Hazy," about a young man named Rafael, whose Magic 8 Ball really is magic. If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click HERE. If you wish to support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "Reply Crazy" Moretto.By Rish Outfield

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Existential Hope Podcast: Ada Palmer | The storytelling tools you need for worldbuilding 43:13

8M ago43:13

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How can storytelling shape our visions of the future? Ada Palmer—historian, science fiction writer, and futurist—brings a unique perspective on how worldbuilding can be a powerful tool for exploring complex ideas. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares her perspective on worldbuilding and storytelling, and her recommendations for how…

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Podcast That Dares 57: The Three D's

8M ago

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Rish shares the (very) short 1957 story "The Three D's" by well-known poet Ogden Nash. If Victoria is going to join a select group at her school, she must do something Daring, Deadly, and Done-never-before. To download the episode, Right-Click HERE. To support me on Patreon, click HERE. Logo by Gino "In Three-D" Moretto.…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Anthony Aguirre | Will AI replace us or help us thrive? 26:35

8M ago26:35

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How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it me…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Helen Toner | Who gets to decide AI’s future? 20:49

8M ago20:49

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Who makes the rules for AI? Right now, a handful of companies and governments are shaping its trajectory – but what happens behind closed doors? Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at Georgetown’s CSET and former OpenAI board member, has been inside some of the biggest AI governance conversations. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares…

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Rish Outcast 302: In Security 2

8M ago

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It's time for some more library security guard stories, including helping an old woman, the homeless guy role call, including the guy ranting about Taylor Swift and the dude who really loved the libary. Note: I edited this one on my desktop, with no access to my usual sounds, and had to make do with what I had at hand. If you'd like to download the…