Best Standard Deviations Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Daniel Crosby - Do Hard Things 17:03

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Tune in to hear: What is “The Betty Crocker Effect” and what psychological principle explains this phenomenon? What does this say about the perceived relationship between effort and value? Why is effort generally thought of as a cost in classical economics and why does this way of thinking about it often get it wrong? Thomas Payne stated “that whic…

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Introducing Standard Deviation EP1: The Impossible Climb 9:33

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This episode of Standard Deviation features Oliver Bogler in conversation with Dr Na Zhao, a cancer biologist caught in the crossfire of science, politics, and survival. Na’s life reads like a brutal lab experiment in persistence. She grew up in China, lost her mother and aunt to breast cancer before she turned twelve, then came to the United State…

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Another Tuesday, Another Identifier Panic 44:04

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This Podcast is sponsored by Team Simmer. Go to TeamSimmer and use the coupon code DEVIATE for 10% on individual course purchases. The Technical Marketing Handbook provides a comprehensive journey through technical marketing principles. Sign up to the Simmer Newsletter for the latest news in Technical Marketing. NEW! - Mastering GA4 With Google Big…

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John Niven 29:06

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Led by presenter, James Naughtie, the writer John Niven speaks to Radio 4's Bookclub programme about his 2008 novel, Kill Your Friends, which is a darkly comic satire of the UK music industry, as told through the perspective of the sadistic, Steven Stelfox, an A&R executive (Artists and Repertoire) for a London record label. The year is 1997, the h…

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The AI Bubble is the Only Thing Keeping the US Economy from Recession 53:45

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Ferenc Toth discusses the impact of the recent federal government shutdown, noting that 75% of employees are essential and 25% are non-essential, with the latter potentially facing termination. He criticizes the federal government's excessive spending, which has increased by 54% since pre-COVID times, despite a 2% population growth. Toth also addre…

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Sorry, Your Awareness Campaign is Showing 43:22

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Katie Henry has seen some things. From nonprofit bootstraps to Big Pharma boardrooms, she’s been inside the machine—and still believes we can fix it. We go deep on her winding road from folding sweaters at J.Crew to launching a vibrator-based advocacy campaign that accidentally changed the sexual health narrative in breast cancer. Katie doesn’t pul…

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The Federal Reserve Lowered Interest Rates the First Time in 2025, Now What? 48:41

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Ferenc discussed the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts on mortgage rates, which unexpectedly rose due to high federal debt levels. He highlighted the current AI bubble, comparing it to historical bubbles like the dot-com era and tulip mania. Ferenc noted that the top 10% of income earners account for half of consumer spending, a co…

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The Federal Reserve Lowered Interest Rates the First Time in 2025, Now What? 47:56

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Ferenc discussed the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut despite high asset prices, debt, and inflation. He highlighted the dual mandate's counteractive nature and the political influence on rates. Ferenc noted the AI euphoria, with the S&P 500's top seven tech companies accounting for 35% of its market cap. He emphasized the fragility of CP…

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The Uncensored, Unapologetic Olivia Battinelli 42:55

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What happens when you hand a mic to the most extroverted, uncensored Gen Z career coach in New York? You get Olivia Battinelli—adjunct professor, student advisor, mentor, speaker, and unfiltered truth-teller on everything from invisible illness to resume crimes. We talked about growing up Jewish-Italian in Westchester, surviving the Big Four’s corp…

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Our Country is at a Turning Point Due to the Charlie Kirk Assassination 50:50

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Charlie Kirk was assassinated. He is a martyr. He was murdered in cold blood because someone disagreed with his ideas. Charlie was killed because he was effective. This proves the enemy was scared of him. Charlie threatened the left's power. Our country is at a turning point. We either encourage debate or we go in a really dark direction. Charlie K…

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Miss Diagnosed: Sophie Sargent 43:24

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Sophie Sargent walked into the studio already owning the mic. A pandemic-era media rebel raised in New Hampshire, trained in Homeland Security (yep), and shaped by rejection, she’s built a career out of DM’ing her way into rooms and then owning them. At 25, she’s juggling chronic illness, chronic overachievement, and a generation that gets dismisse…

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The Short and Long Term Risks of the Current Stock Market and Economy 50:42

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Ferenc shares the short and long term risks to the current stock market and the overall economy. Short-term: - AI Bubble - Extreme valuations (all-time highs) - Extreme concentration in a few tech stocks - Nvidia: about half of sales from only 3 companies Long-term: - Higher bond yields caused by government debt and stubborn inflation - Increased b…

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Building Tools, Not Excuses: Rethinking Healthcare with Marc Elia 37:45

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This episode is sponsored by Invivyd, Inc. Marc Elia is a biotech investor, the Chairman of the Board at Invivyd, and a Long COVID patient who decided to challenge the system while still stuck inside it. He’s not here for corporate platitudes, regulatory shoulder shrugs, or vaccine-era gaslighting. This is not a conversation about politics, but it'…

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Paula Hawkins 29:06

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Presented by James Naughtie, Radio 4's Bookclub, speaks to the writer Paula Hawkins about her debut thriller The Girl On The Train. The book was published by Doubleday in 2015 to great acclaim and has sold millions of copies. Told in the first-person the novel's protagonist is Rachel Watson, a 33-year-old divorcee with addiction issues. The book wa…

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Is the AI Bubble Starting to Burst? 46:38

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Ferenc discusses the parallels between the current tech stock market bubble and the dot-com era, emphasizing the risks of overvaluation and potential corrections. He recounts a listener's 100% return on tech stocks and warns of the dangers of not locking in gains. Ferenc highlights the MIT study showing 95% of companies saw no return on AI investme…

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LEAD EP5: Redemption 23:56

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After years of carrying the weight of lead, Shannon and Cooper find a path out from under the darkness and into the sunlight. LEAD: how this story ends is up to us is an audio docudrama series that tells the true story of one child, his mysterious lead poisoning, and his mother's unwavering fight to keep him safe. A true story written by Shannon Bu…

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Is the AI Bubble Starting to Burst? 45:38

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A recent MIT study found that 95% of companies have received no benefit from generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently warned of an AI bubble. Altman compared the current AI frenzy and the 1990's dotcom bubble when company valuations spike dramatically before crashing. The poster child of the dotcom craze was Pets…

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LEAD EP4: The Long Haul 19:10

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The deficits from the lead poisoning continue to intensify, Shannon channels her anger and grief into holding the people who hurt her son responsible. LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia…

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The S&P500 has Hit the Highest Valuations in History! 51:39

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LEAD EP3: Fraying at the Edges 22:32

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The effects of the neurotoxin are taking their toll on Cooper as Shannon desperately tries to navigate the severity of their new reality. LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, and C…

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The Buffet Indicator Has Hit 2x Standard Deviation for the 3rd Time Since 1950 46:54

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The Buffett Indicator is a measure of the total market capitalization of publicly traded companies to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Warren Buffett called it "probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment". The Buffett Indicator has hit 2 times standard deviation for the 3rd time since 1950. Two times standard de…

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LEAD EP2 : Stop the Spiral 11:30

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As the lead wreaks havoc on Cooper's development, Shannon searches for answers. Desperate to get a handle on what was happening to her son, she grabs onto a lifeboat - nursing school. Andy tries to piece together the past to make sense of the present. LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-p…

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Definitely...not a lot of numbers! 1:07:06

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This Podcast is sponsored by Team Simmer. Go to TeamSimmer and use the coupon code DEVIATE for 10% on individual course purchases. The Technical Marketing Handbook provides a comprehensive journey through technical marketing principles. Sign up to the Simmer Newsletter for the latest news in Technical Marketing. Latest content from Juliana & Simo: …

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The Trade Deals Give Reasons for Optimism Yet the Transition will Likely Create Volatility 53:24

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Trump has Announced Several Astounding Trade Deals The terms on the recent trade deals are very favorable for the United States. - Japan: 15% tariff, no tariff for US products, $550 billion joint-venture investment, 90% profit to US. - South Korea: 15% tariff, no tariff for US products, open market to US, $350 billion investment in US. - European U…

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LEAD EP1: The Monster in the Walls 22:39

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A mysterious dust fills a young family’s apartment. The truth begins to unravel when the mother gets a call from the pediatrician - the monster deep within the walls has been unleashed. LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merrit…

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Kit de Waal 28:40

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Presented by James Naughtie, BBC Radio 4's Bookclub, speaks to the award-winning writer Kit de Waal about her heart-rending debut novel, My Name Is Leon. Published in 2016 by Penguin it's the story of two brothers separated after one is adopted. The book, now taught on the curriculum in English schools, takes us back to 1980s Birmingham, and while …

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There are Significant Tax Opportunities Due to the Big, Beautiful Bill 53:08

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Ferenc cuts through the noise and politics and continues to share significant tax opportunities for many people due to the Big, Beautiful Bill that is now passed as law. The US government's lack of financial responsibility creates an opportunity. This is the "Golden Era" of fixed assets. The best rates in 40+ years! Insured with guarantees. - Your …

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Meet My Grief: Notes from an Orphaned Teen 43:41

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Lexi Silver is 15 years old. She lost both of her parents before she turned 11. That should tell you enough—but it doesn’t. Because Lexi isn’t here for your pity. She’s not a sob story. She’s not a trauma statistic. She’s a writer, an advocate, and one of the most emotionally intelligent people you’ll ever hear speak into a microphone. In this epis…

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Show Title: Economists Created a Model of the US Economy using NASA Computers. The Model Crashed Due to the Federal Debt. 52:11

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Some leading economists and mathematicians built a computer model of the US economy to run various scenarios. Because this was such a big math problem, they used thousands of NASA and Amazon computers. The computers were unable to create a working model because of the rising debt. Us Government Debt is currently over $36 Trillion. The increasing in…

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The Cancer Fun House: Michele Andrews 41:39

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Michelle Andrews built a career inside the pharma machine long before anyone knew what “DTC” meant. She helped launch Rituxan and watched Allegra commercials teach America how to ask for pills by name. Then she landed in the cancer fun house herself, stage 4 breast cancer, and learned exactly how hollow all the “journey” slide decks feel when you’r…

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The Big, Beautiful Bill has Passed. What is in it? How Will it Affect Your Money? 47:30

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There is a lot of confusing info regarding the Big Beautiful Bill. Forget the noise or the politics. What are the facts on some of the key aspects? No Tax on Tips: up to $25,000 of tip income is tax-free plus your standard deduction of $15,750 for singles, $31,500 for married filing jointly. Social Security Tax: Social Security Administration estim…

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D.A.M.M. Good Trouble: Ann Marie Morse 43:12

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Dr. Anne Marie Morse walks into the studio like a one-woman Jersey Broadway show and leaves behind the best damn TED Talk you’ve never heard. She’s a neurologist, sleep medicine doc, narcolepsy expert, founder of D.A.M.M. Good Sleep, and full-time myth buster in a white coat. We talk about why sleep isn’t a luxury, why your mattress does matter, an…

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Brigham Blackham Interview, host of the Levelin' Up Podcast 55:11

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Brigham Blackham empowers top leaders through the art of storytelling. With a background in teaching Mandarin and theater, he combines his expertise in communication and leadership to help entrepreneurs elevate their stories and drive impact through personal & professional development. As host of the Levelin' Up Podcast, Brigham focuses on building…

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The Elastic Life of Gigi Robinson 46:02

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Gigi Robinson grew up with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a disease that turns your joints into overcooked spaghetti. Instead of letting it sideline her, she built a career out of telling the truth about invisible illness. We talk about what it takes to grow up faster than you should, why chronic illness is the worst unpaid internship, and how she turned …

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Tom Holland 28:37

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Presented by James Naughtie, Bookclub speaks to the award-winning writer, historian, and podcaster, Tom Holland, about his book Rubicon, which looks at the triumph and tragedy of the Roman Republic. Originally published in 2003, the book won the PEN Hessell-Tiltman prize for non-fiction, and it unravels the myths and realities of ancient Rome as it…

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If Houses are not Selling, Why are not Prices Dropping? 48:46

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Many people are confused. If houses are not selling, why are not prices not falling? There are several reasons. Cause: Housing prices increased an average of 50% from 2019 -2024 in the US. Some areas increased up to 100%. Strong purchasing demand plus limited inventory was the primary reason for prices increasing. Housing affordability is at histor…

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The Bronx Bleeds Blue: Vanessa Ghigliotty vs. Everyone 49:41

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Episode Description: If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a Bronx-born pediatric nurse with stage 4 colon cancer survives, raises a kid, becomes a policy shark, and fights like hell for the ignored, meet Vanessa Ghigliotty. She’s not inspirational. She’s a bulldozer. We go way back—like pre-Stupid Cancer back—when there was no “young adult can…

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How High can US Debt go before it Triggers a Financial Crisis? 51:49

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Excessive government debt has contributed to inflation and is pushing interest rates higher. The government continues to add to the debt by spending more than it receives. The US government receives about $5T in revenues annually. They spend about $7T per year. Higher interest rates and increasing debt is increasing interest payments on the debt at…

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Ask Better Questions or Die Trying: Risa Arin 39:21

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Risa Arin doesn’t just talk about health literacy. She built the damn platform. As founder and CEO of XpertPatient.com (yes, expert with no E), Risa’s taking a wrecking ball to how cancer education is delivered. A Cornell alum, cancer caregiver, and ex-agency insider who once sold Doritos to teens, she now applies that same marketing muscle to help…

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Stocks have not been this Expensive Relative to Bonds in nearly 25 Years 49:46

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Pimco released a report recently and stated stocks haven’t looked this expensive relative to bonds in nearly 25 years. Bonds look better than they have for a long time. Pimco states "The traditional world order — in which economics shaped politics — has been turned on its head,” according to a new five-year Pimco outlook co-written by Richard Clari…

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Pediatric Engineering for the Rest of Us: Dr. Jamie Wells 39:48

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Dr. Jamie Wells is back—and this time, she brought a book. We cover everything from biomedical design screwups to the glorified billing software known as the EHR. Jamie's new book, A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering, is a masterclass in what happens when you stop treating kids like small, drunk adults and start designing medicine around actua…

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Why are President Trump and Elon Musk Bickering Over the "Big Beautiful Bill" 49:51

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Although I do not like Trump and Elon attacking each other, the conversation is very valuable and could lead to good results. Elon is bringing attention to the fact our government is taxing us too much and spending much of it on waste and fraud. The spending cuts are pathetic. The $1.5T in spending cuts is over 10 years. $150 billion per year in sp…

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Pinky Swear: Erica Campbell and The Wanted Mastectomy 40:59

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Erica Campbell walked away from corporate life, took a hard left from the British Embassy, and found her calling writing checks for families nobody else sees. As Executive Director of Pinky Swear Foundation, she doesn’t waste time on fluff. Her team pays rent, fills gas tanks, and gives sick kids' parents the one thing they don’t have—time. Then, b…

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The Inventor of the 4% Withdrawal Rule has Updated His Recommendation. It is Significantly Less than Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits. 53:07

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Bill Bengan published a study in the Journal of Financial Planning in 1994 that introduced the 4% withdrawal rule. His study recommended initially withdrawing 4% from your portfolio to ensure you will not run out of money in retirement. The financial industry ran with this recommendation ever since. JP Morgan projects the following on a typical por…

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Dr. Allyson Ocean Unfiltered: Science, Colons and Calling BS 43:38

4M ago43:38

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Allyson with a Y. Ocean with two Ls. And zero chill when it comes to changing the face of cancer care. Dr. Allyson Ocean has been quietly—loudly—at the center of every major cancer breakthrough, nonprofit board, and science-backed gut punch you didn’t know you needed to hear. In this episode, she joins me in-studio for a conversation two decades in…

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Joanne Harris: Chocolat 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Led by presenter James Naughtie, the writer Joanne Harris takes questions from a BBC Bookclub audience on her best-selling novel, Chocolat. Published in 1999, the book follows the character of Vianne Rocher, a chocolate-maker and sometime witch, who arrives in the village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with her six-year-old daughter Anouk at the beginni…

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[BONUS] No One Told Me: COVID and Cancer 4:48

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Sponsored by Invivyd, Inc. Nobody wants to hear about COVID-19 anymore. Especially not cancer patients. But if you’ve got a suppressed immune system thanks to chemo, radiation, stem cell transplants—or any of the other alphabet soup in your chart—then no, it’s not over. It never was. While everyone else is getting sweaty at music festivals, you’re …

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Attribution, MMM, MTA and all the other Ms 59:59

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This Podcast is sponsored by Team Simmer. Go to TeamSimmer and use the coupon code DEVIATE for 10% on individual course purchases. The Technical Marketing Handbook provides a comprehensive journey through technical marketing principles. Sign up to the Simmer Newsletter for the latest news in Technical Marketing. Latest content from Juliana & Simo S…

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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating, 30-Year Treasury Hits 5% (How to Increase Your Retirement Income Guaranteed) 52:07

4M ago52:07

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Moody's downgraded the US credit rating for the first time in history. This is the last of the 3 major credit agencies to downgrade the US credit rating. The primary concern is the increasing level of government debt. As a result, the 30-year treasury bond yields rose to 5%. This is the highest level since 2007. Bond buyers will demand higher inter…

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Constellations and Cancer: A Storytelling Rebellion with Lisa Shufro 40:11

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION Lisa Shufro is the storyteller’s storyteller. A musician turned innovation strategist, TEDMed curator, and unapologetic truth-teller, Lisa doesn’t just craft narratives—she engineers constellations out of chaos. We go way back to the early TEDMed days, where she taught doctors, scientists, and technocrats how not to bore an audi…