Best Simic Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 148 – Madam War Criminal with Olivera Simic 49:57

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21d ago49:57

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Why do people plead guilty at an international tribunal? And is it common for women to be war criminals? Olivera Simic, examines former Bosnian Serb president Biljana Plavsic. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts …

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1119 The End of Passwords | Bojan Simic on HYPR, Identity, and the Future of Authentication 32:17

22d ago32:17

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See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Bojan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojansimic---Passwords were supposed to die 20 years ago—so why are we still using them?In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Bojan Simic, co-founder and CEO of HYPR, a cybersecurity company on a mission to finally eliminate password…

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Episode 183: The 2025 Yargle Awards! 3:00:05

22h ago3:00:05

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As we end another fantastic year of Pauper Commander, the crew -- nay, the entire PDH community -- celebrates the best and worst that Magic: The Gathering has brought our fair format this year. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Watch the SMBS stream HERE

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It's a Wraptina Aguilerta! 1:42:31

2d ago1:42:31

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Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. …

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Episode 182: Opponents' Joy Matters w/ Fridge! 1:33:51

6d ago1:33:51

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It's not all about you, okay? Our duty as Pauper Commander players is to see that everyone at the table has a memorable and FUN experience. The InfamousFridge joins us this week to talk about how to do exactly that! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Watch the Saturday Morning Breakfast Serial streams HERE…

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Justice Update – International Justice 2025 Wrapped 36:53

7d ago36:53

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This one is us talking about what's been going on at the International Criminal Court.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts on international justice covering all the angles: https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/ Or…

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1121 Crypto Isn’t the Problem | Jared Busby on Bitcoin, Scams, and the Future of Money 47:54

8d ago47:54

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See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Jared: https://cryptoconfidence.substack.comIs crypto misunderstood—or deliberately misrepresented?In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Jared Busby, writer of the Crypto Confidence Substack, about the real differences between crypto and blockchain, why scams dominat…

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Episode 181: Brewing Outside Your Com(mander)fort Zone w/ TooMuchDew! 1:40:20

13d ago1:40:20

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This week, Dew joins the crew talk about a very uncomfortable topic -- how to brew outside of your comfort zone in Pauper Commander. Whether it's taking on a new color-pair, brewing an archetype you're unfamiliar with, or even looking deep into the command zone, we explore all those weird and uncomfortable places. Socials Support the show HERE Emai…

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Justice Update – Dutch Trial for Alleged Human Trafficker with Mirjam van Reisen 44:03

14d ago44:03

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In this episode, we discuss the Dutch trial for an Eritrean alleged human trafficker accused of leading an organisation in Libya. Mirjam van Reisen tells us more about it. And we explore how the ICC cooperate with states on investigations. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcast…

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1120 AI Is Transforming Everything | Kevin Surace on Creativity, Automation, and the Future of Work 31:14

15d ago31:14

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Connect with the future: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Kevin: https://www.kevinsurace.com---AI isn’t just changing business—it’s changing everything.In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Kevin Surace, a technologist and AI advocate, about how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, creat…

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Donna Jewel 48:00

17d ago48:00

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Alain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words... Laura Inghirami is one of the most brilliant and influential minds in the global jewellery world – a visionary whose deep expertise and creative insight make …

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Episode 180: Mean Girls Takeover 2: Happy Festivus! - The Airing of Grievances 1:06:59

20d ago1:06:59

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This week, The PDH Mean Girls have taken over again. This time, they're bringing you holiday CHEER in the form of Pauper Commander COMPLAINTS and GRIEVANCES. But it's all done with love... right? Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Find the MEAN GIRLS in The PDH Pod Discord server HERE…

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Episode 148 – Madam War Criminal with Olivera Simic 49:57

21d ago49:57

49:57

Why do people plead guilty at an international tribunal? And is it common for women to be war criminals? Olivera Simic, examines former Bosnian Serb president Biljana Plavsic. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts …

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Episode 148 – Madam War Criminal with Olivera Simic 49:57

21d ago49:57

49:57

Why do people plead guilty at an international tribunal? And is it common for women to be war criminals? Olivera Simic, examines former Bosnian Serb president Biljana Plavsic. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts …

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Episode 179: Universes Beyond 4x4 w/ Macbethious! 1:44:30

27d ago1:44:30

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This week, MacB joins us in the PDH Pod studios as we build some decks using commander only ever printed in Universes Beyond products. There is a surprisingly large number of potential commanders out there for Pauper Commander. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Check out Alk's SMBS streams HERE…

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Justice Update – ICC Under Pressure 45:23

28d ago45:23

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With Danya Chaikel of FIDH we discuss the ICC annual meeting and sanctions and other challenges. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts on international justice covering all the angles: https://www.asymmetricalhairc…

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Dirty Laundry 1:27:50

1M ago1:27:50

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Alain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if that’s your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess. Listen, at least we're back! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and…

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Episode 178: ATLA Set Review - Cardbending at its FINEST! 1:50:52

1M ago1:50:52

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This week, tournament winner, MIZU, stops by The PDH Pod studios to talk about all the sweet commons and ucommons from the various Avatar the Last Airbender sets we're getting. There are some sweet toys in this set for Pauper Commander, so buckle up! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE…

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Justice Update – Ukraine’s Special Tribunal in Practice 32:23

1M ago32:23

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This week’s pod is on Ukraine's Special Tribunal - from trials without the accused to who gets immunity to whether the new tribunal could be a bargaining chip in peace negotiations.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podc…

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Episode 177: cPDH Quadrimesterly Update #6 w/Scarecrow! 1:46:12

1M ago1:46:12

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This week, longtime friend of the show, and competitive Pauper Commander TOURNAMENT WINNER, Scarecrow, joins the gang to talk about all the recent happenings in cPDH. From tournament results to data-driven deck decisions, Scarecrow covers it all. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Follow Scarecrow HERE And get al…

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Justice Update – Accountability for Ukraine’s Children 30:07

1M ago30:07

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What do we know now about the illegal transfer of children from Ukraine to Russia and what kind of crime might it be? We chat to Thordis Gylfadottir of the Council of Europe. If you found this interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more …

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Justice Update – Accountability for Ukraine’s Children 30:07

1M ago30:07

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What do we know now about the illegal transfer of children from Ukraine to Russia and what kind of crime might it be? We chat to Thordis Gylfadottir of the Council of Europe. If you found this interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more …

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Episode 176: PDH Deckbuilding - Blueprints Optional 1:27:51

2M ago1:27:51

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This week, the crew takes on the historied Magic: The Gathering deckbuilding technique of using templates to dictate what goes in a deck, what doesn't go in a deck, and how much of whatever do you actually need... or don't need. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Check out Scooby and Bobby's decks HERE & HERE…

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Episode 147 – Afghanistan Accountability Avenues with Shaharzad Akbar 34:28

2M ago34:28

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What are the realistic avenues to accountability especially for the women of Afghanistan. Shaharzad Akbar dicusses all the current possibilities.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts on international justice coveri…

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Episode 147 – Afghanistan Accountability Avenues with Shaharzad Akbar 34:28

2M ago34:28

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What are the realistic avenues to accountability especially for the women of Afghanistan. Shaharzad Akbar dicusses all the current possibilities.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts on international justice coveri…

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1118 AI in Writing: Greg Wolford on Creativity, Storytelling, and the Future of Fiction 36:08

2M ago36:08

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See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Greg: https://gregwolford.substack.com---Can AI make you a better writer—or does it risk flattening creativity?In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Greg Wolford, a writer who uses AI tools like ChatGPT to supercharge his creative process—without losing his human …

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Episode 175: Oops! All Gretchens! or... How I stopped Worrying About Having No Friends and Learned to Love SIMIC! 1:26:44

2M ago1:26:44

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This week, it's a SIMIC TAKEOVER of The PDH Pod studios! HELP! No, wait. Don't help; just listen. Listen to all the beautiful, combo-riffic Gretchen Tichwillow talk from the masters of this PDH powerhouse. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Check out Lobbert's Gretchen deck HERECheck out Puzzle & Xylrlrl's deck H…

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Episode 146 – When Is It A War? with Tamsin Phillipa Paige and Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg 55:43

2M ago55:43

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With the last weeks of U.S. strikes on alleged drug dealer boats and saying they are in "a non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, we ask 'when is war' and whether a state can just announce it is at war, with Tamsin Phillipa Paige and Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find …

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Episode 146 – When Is It A War? with Tamsin Phillipa Paige and Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg 55:43

2M ago55:43

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With the last weeks of U.S. strikes on alleged drug dealer boats and saying they are in "a non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, we ask 'when is war' and whether a state can just announce it is at war, with Tamsin Phillipa Paige and Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find …

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1117 Is Success an Illusion? Olga Zalite on Redefining Success and Preserving Human Creativity 36:58

2M ago36:58

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See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Olga: https://olia.art---If “success” is just a story we’ve been sold—what does it mean to live on your own terms?In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Olga Zalite, illustrator and creative thinker, about how our understanding of success has been hijacked by external…

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Episode 174: Do You Have A Type? 1:37:01

2M ago1:37:01

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This week, 2/3rds of the crew take on a patron suggestion by talking the various ways to approach and build typal decks in Pauper Commander! Birds, angels, and even mono black... Elves?? Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE

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Justice Update – Checking in with Ukraine’s New Aggression Tribunal 40:26

2M ago40:26

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This week's Justice Update is all about the new Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression - created specifically to hold the Russian Federation to account for its war of aggression in Ukraine.If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review.Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hund…