Best Rob Martini Podcasts (2025)

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#118: Eclectic Blackout Thirst 1:04:10

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3h ago1:04:10

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Eclectic, Blackout, and Thirst lead us to K-pop, Karol G, brown outs, Locked-in Syndrome, Cucumber Gatorade, pork, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

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Episode 132: The Slow Food Negroni Week Fund 18:00

2h ago18:00

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It’s Negroni Week, the time of year when thousands of bars and restaurants worldwide come together to celebrate the Negroni and its relatives, and to raise funds for a great cause. Over the years, Negroni Week has raised more than $5 million for charitable causes, and for this episode, we explore some of the projects supported by Negroni Week throu…

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He Who Has the Last Word 41:28

11h ago41:28

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By Rob Martini

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Quantum sensitivity breakthrough with Eli Levenson-Falk 33:13

3d ago33:13

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Dr. Eli Levenson-Falk joins Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era to discuss his group’s recent advances in quantum measurement and control, focusing on a new protocol that enables measurements more sensitive than the Ramsey limit. Published in Nature Communications in April 2025, this work demonstrates a coherence stabilized technique t…

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#117: Worm Hose Dipstick 1:01:40

7d ago1:01:40

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Worm, Hose, and Dipstick lead us to learning that there are a lot of nematodes on earth, openings on both ends, power washing videos, beer bongs, Lik-M-Aid, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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Mechanical Quantum Memories with Mohammad Mirhosseini 37:51

9d ago37:51

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Assistant Professor Mohammad Mirhosseini (Caltech EE/APh) explains how his group built a mechanical quantum memory that stores microwave-photon quantum states far longer than typical superconducting qubits, and why that matters for hybrid quantum architectures. The discussion covers microwave photons, phonons, optomechanics, coherence versus lifeti…

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Exposing the Exposed 55:26

1d ago55:26

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By Rob Martini

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Ep 164 GAME, PLAY: Conflict, Cards and Creativity with Urusaro Rwagaju 48:36

4h ago48:36

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In this episode we talk to Urusaro Rwagaju as we get a taste of the physical craft of Game Design. Saro is a design strategist, award-winning vocalist & songwriter, and the creative lead at the Museum of Sticks and Stones. Her work explores how creativity, dialogue, play, and design can bring people together to foster social cohesion and build comm…

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Psychos, Muggers, Thieves (And Agents) 8:50

24h ago8:50

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Those who lived in New York during the ’70s and ’80s knew to carry around “mugger money”: a small wad of bills kept handy on the assumption you’d eventually be mugged. While New York has improved since then, the concept of “mugger money” remains alive and well in Hollywood. The managers with non-writing producer credits, pilot directors with perpet…

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#116; Embark Victory Twofer 59:53

14d ago59:53

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Embark, Victory, and Twofer lead us to Code Oscar, listening to the radio on road trips, the guy on Instagram that pretends to be a janitor and is super strong, bogo vs twofer, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

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Episode 131: Making Texas Bourbon, with Dan Garrison 22:23

8d ago22:23

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Bourbon is America’s signature spirit, and for much of its history, it’s been synonymous with Kentucky. Dan Garrison and his Texas-based distillery were among the first to explore the possibilities of making bourbon informed by, and influenced by, other places. For this episode, Garrison explains the Garrison Bros. approach to making Texas bourbon,…

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Of Logical Necessity 57:39

16d ago57:39

57:39

By Rob Martini

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A Programming Language for Quantum Simulations with Xiaodi Wu 54:21

18d ago54:21

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In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Xiaodi Wu, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, to discuss Wu’s journey through quantum information science, his drive for bridging computer science and physics, and the creation of the quantum programming language SimuQ. Guest Introduction Xiaodi Wu shares his academic path fro…

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Back to School, Hollywood: Start with 'Porky’s' 10:08

14d ago10:08

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In show business, “after the holiday” — Labor Day, that is — are the three magic words that make August a breeze and September feel like back to school. But for Rob Long, it actually does mean back to school, as he starts his second year in the Master of Divinity program at Princeton Theological Seminary, and comes one step closer to his goal of pi…

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#115: Night Trust Dilute 1:03:33

21d ago1:03:33

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Night, Trust, and Dilute lead us to night vs nite, family dinners, laundromats, trust falls, Brett's water balloon injury, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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Trafficking in Lies 52:03

21d ago52:03

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By Rob Martini

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Building a Quantum Ecosystem with Alexandre Blais 35:29

25d ago35:29

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Host Sebastian Hassinger interviews Alexandre Blais, professor of physics at the Universite de Sherbrooke and scientific director of the Insitut Quantique. Alexandre discusses his academic journey, starting from his master's and PhD work in Sherbrooke, his move to Yale, and his collaborations with both theorists and experimentalists. He outlines th…

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Ep 163 GAME, PLAY: An Introduction to Gamification with Dr Zac Fitz-Walter 35:45

12d ago35:45

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In this episode we talk to Dr Zac Fitz-Walter on all things Gamification. Zac has a PhD in user experience, gamification, and motivational science. He’s the co-founder of the Make It Toolkit, co-runs a game and design studio called Eat More Pixels, and lectures in university Game Design courses. Join us as we discuss the evolution of gamification, …

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Bip Bip Bip: Showbiz’s Lost Language 9:03

23d ago9:03

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Industry jargon once separated the insiders from the posers. Rob Long remembers a network president who tried to talk the talk — pitching a spinoff with a cheery “bip bip bip” and some magician-like hand gestures. Cue hours of mocking behind closed doors. But the bigger joke may be on Hollywood itself: while words like “showrunner” have gone mainst…

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#114: Rush Plateau Fume 1:01:02

28d ago1:01:02

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Rush, Plateau, and Fume lead us to rushing a frat, posting pics of half eaten food, sophomore slumps, lavender marriage, how far we'll push it when the gas light comes on, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

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We Didn't Make This Stuff Up! 56:00

28d ago56:00

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By Rob Martini

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From Exascale to Quantum Advantage with Bert de Jong 32:29

1M ago32:29

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In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Bert de Jong, a leading computational chemist and Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. They explore Bert’s journey from high-performance classical computing to the front lines of quantum research, his vision for the future of the U.S. National Quant…

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You’ll Eat Lunch in This Town Again 11:51

24d ago11:51

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Years ago, a well-known comic actor hosted an ill-fated late-night show that was canceled halfway through its 13-week run. But rather than leave town under a cloud of immense failure, this guy went to lunch. According to Rob Long, it was “the bravest lunch I’ve yet seen eaten,” and the comic was met with several well-wishers for his troubles. That’…

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#113: Crosswalk Fry Tongue-Tied 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Crosswalk, Fry, and Tongue-Tied lead us to Shibuya Crossing, jaywalking, onion rings, Adal's story about working in a video store, Ambercrombie, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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Episode 130: Best-Of—The Great Daiquiri Roundtable, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard 59:17

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[This episode originally ran June 18, 2024.] The Daiquiri is an undisputed champion of the cocktail world, and its simple formula not only offers the promise of a complex character, but it’s also a great starting point for endless exploration. For this episode, we take a deep dive into all things Daiquiri with a roundtable discussion including some…

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If it's True, it Ain't New 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

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By Rob Martini

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Quantum Careers for Gen Z with Deeya Viradia 35:44

1M ago35:44

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Episode Overview Join Sebastian Hassinger in conversation with Deeya Viradia, a Gen Z voice and rising researcher in the quantum computing field. Deeya discusses her multifaceted journey—from early inspiration and undergraduate research to hackathons, quantum clubs, and her ambitions in commercialization. This episode is packed with resources, pers…

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Here’s What New Paramount Should Really Do 7:46

1M ago7:46

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Rob Long’s experience with Paramount goes back so far, he was there in the Gulf and Western days. He was there when Barry Diller fought Sumner Redstone for the company in 1994 for the company — and lost. He’s seen Viacom and CBS and everything in between. So as David Ellison takes over the storied company, Rob has a key piece of advice, if the youn…

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#112: Goofy Quiz Blurt 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

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Goofy, Quiz, and Blurt lead us to guest stars on Scooby Doo, is Goofy a dog?, quizlings, 1 round of Family Fued with a controversial number 1 answer, high school reunions, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

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Redeemed to be Righteous 46:30

1M ago46:30

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By Rob Martini

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Silicon Spin Qubits with Andrew Dzurak from Diraq 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Host: Sebastian Hassinger Guest: Andrew Dzurak (CEO, Diraq) In this enlightening episode, Sebastian Hassinger interviews Professor Andrew Dzurak. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Diraq and concurrently a Scientia Professor in Quantum Engineering at UNSW Sydney, an ARC Laureate Fellow and a Member of the Executive Board of the Sydney Quantum Acad…

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Hollywood vs. TikTok 9:28

1M ago9:28

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Walk up Madison Avenue, and there’s Hermès, Gucci and Tom Ford. Then, down in Soho is The RealReal, a luxury consignment store where you can find largely the same Gucci stripes, pebbled Hermes leather or giant Tom Ford zippers. The stuff is just a little used — and a whole lot cheaper. That’s the challenge Hollywood faces. A-list celebrities and st…

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#111: Conspiracy Alignment Schlimazel 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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Conspiracy, Alignment, and Schlimazel lead us to removing ribs, pillow mints, The Stretch Lab, tipping with scratch off tickets, Winnie the Pooh, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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Episode 129: Noah Rothbaum & The Whiskey Bible 37:30

1M ago37:30

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Noah Rothbaum has been writing about drinks for more than 20 years, and he's been a whiskey enthusiast for even longer. His latest book, The Whiskey Bible, comes out in September from Workman Publishing (publisher of Karen MacNeil’s seminal book The Wine Bible), and he joins us to talk about researching and writing the book, the whiskey knowledge h…

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Everything You Need! 41:28

2M ago41:28

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By Rob Martini

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Hybrid Quantum Materials with Charlotte Bøttcher 26:22

2M ago26:22

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This episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, your host, Sebastian Hassinger, has a conversation with Dr. Charlotte Bøttcher, Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Dr. Bøttcher is an experimental physicist working with superconducting quantum devices, and shares with us her areas of focus and perspective on this critical area of materials resear…

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Ep 162 James Martin (aka Made By James) 36:12

1M ago36:12

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We sat down with James Martin—aka Made By James—partner at Lincoln Design Co. James is a brand designer, storyteller, educator, and relentless sharer of process—someone who’s built an authentic brand and community around his work. Recorded while James was in Sydney for the Canva Design Advisory Board, this conversation covers everything from design…

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#110: Berserk Flavored Billboard 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

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Berserk, Flavored, and Billboard lead us to Viking warriors, Bear Grylls, what makes us see red, flavor savers, Burma Shave signs, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

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Countering the Counterfeit 48:44

2M ago48:44

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By Rob Martini

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Neutral Atom Qubits with Mark Saffman 31:21

2M ago31:21

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In this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Mark Saffman, a leading expert in atomic physics and quantum information science. As a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Chief Scientist at Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta), Mark is at the forefront of developing neutral atom quantum computing pla…

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No One Knew How Johnny Carson Voted 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Stephen Colbert’s out, Greg Gutfeld’s in, and late-night TV is a shell of its former self. Rob Long breaks down what went wrong, why Johnny Carson wouldn’t survive 2025, and how Kimmel, Stewart, Meyers, and Oliver turned late-night into political homework at bedtime — while fighting over the same half of the audience. But Rob doesn’t blame a certai…

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#109: Martini Connection Credit 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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Martini, Connection, and Credit lead us to Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, our 1st drink orders, Joey Bishop, Studs, post credit movie scenes, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…

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Episode 128: Erick Castro Makes the Cocktails You Love 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Erick Castro is one of the more influential bartenders working today. The owner of Gilly’s House of Cocktailsand Raised by Wolves in San Diego, he’s also the host of the Bartender at Large podcast, and he’s been involved in bar projects from coast to coast. For this episode, Erick shares his insight into the enduring appeal of simplicity in cocktai…

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Bridging Theory and Experiment in Quantum Error Correction with Liang Jiang 33:58

2M ago33:58

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In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Liang Jiang from the University of Chicago to explore the exciting intersection of quantum error correction theory and practical implementation. Dr. Jiang discusses his group's work on hardware-efficient quantum error correction, the recent breakthroughs in demonstrating error correction thres…

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The Awakening Power of the Hammer of God 46:47

2M ago46:47

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By Rick Brownell

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When Will the Young Lions Finally Attack? 8:17

2M ago8:17

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Recording from Botswana, Rob Long figured he was as far as he could get from the chaos of showbiz. But it turns out that the wild African plain is a lot like Hollywood. Directors? They’re the Cape buffalo: loud, bossy and always wearing a headset (he’ll explain). Buzzards are akin to agents (no disrespect to either). And writers are rhinos — kind o…

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#108: Grovel Clinic Hifalutin 56:46

2M ago56:46

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Grovel, Clinic, and Hifalutin lead us to biblical names, the Salem Witch Trials, Minute Clinics, the transatlantic accent, Brett teaching us about a new kind of race with unconventional athletes, and more. New episodes every Tuesday. Editing by: Julia WD Harrison Theme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey Borden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Be the Photo of Faithfulness 52:02

2M ago52:02

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By Rob Martini

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Superposition in quantum cavities with Yvonne Gao 27:39

2M ago27:39

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In this episode of The New Quantum Era, your host, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Yvonne Gao, a leading experimental physicist specializing in superconducting devices and quantum cavities. Recorded at the American Physical Society's Global Summit, the conversation explores the intersection of curiosity-driven research and technological adva…

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Never Talk Down to Your Audience — Even When They Have Terrible Taste 8:05

3M ago8:05

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Some debates are nuanced. For Rob Long, this isn’t one of them: Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace is a disaster, from the pod racing to Jar Jar Binks. No amount of revisionist history can make George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel any less disappointing. Yet Rob once had a meeting with a brilliant, respected man who claimed it was his favorite St…