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Step into the minds of leading academics with UCL Press Play: a podcast and documentary series featuring groundbreaking voices and cutting edge ideas. Join UCL academics as they uncover ground-breaking new ideas and fresh insights on diverse topics such as queer histories, neurodiversity, and climate justice. Website and transcripts: https://uclpress.co.uk/ucl-press-play/
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Does your family think you're crazy? So does mine. Join me, your host Mystic Mark two or more episodes a week as we discuss out of the box concepts with people who take the road less traveled. Support us on Patreon or with a one time donation this show is primarily supported by listeners please help keep the show on the air 3 times a week! Patreon.com/MFTIC
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Talk About Lifestyle

Mgbemena Obinna

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A lifestyle can be defined as a more or less integrated set of practices which an individual. embraces, not only because such practices fulfil utilitarian needs, but because they give. material form to a particular narrative of self-identity. Here at "Talk about lifestyle" we discuss different lifestyle of people, importance of lifestyle and cultural development. We are on Instagram@ talk_aboutlifestyle. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ talk about lifestyle/support
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I've Been Meaning To Listen To That

Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, & Dakota West Foss

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A podcast where Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, & Dakota West Foss go through albums they have been meaning to listen to, and use it as a conduit to learn about each other and their guests!
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You've Got It All Wrong

Thought Experiment Media

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A weekly show about philosophy, science and the history of ideas from the Allen Brothers and Mark Sanders (best known to listeners as "America's Sweetheart"). If you can imagine what would happen if Plato and Carl Sagan were guests on The Daily Show, then you have a pretty good idea of what's going on here. Each week the trio provides an overview of a philosophical topic, a history of the problem and insights into contemporary thinking. They also take a behind-the-scenes look at the philosop ...
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Welcome to the Norton Library Podcast, where we explore influential works of literature and philosophy with the leading scholars and teachers behind Norton’s newest series of classics. In each episode, with a Norton Library editor or translator as our guide, we'll learn something new and surprising about these classic works—why they endure, and what it means to read them today. Hosted by Mark Cirino and produced by Michael Von Cannon, the co-creators of the Hemingway Society's popular show O ...
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How to turn professional experience into practical knowledge? How to reflect over one’s professional practice in order to improve it? How to further develop a practitioner’s responseAbility when facing challenging situations? Already Aristotle spoke of practical knowledge in terms of prudence or practical wisdom (phronesis), a notion which is also reflected in the term Bildung. In this podcast, the hosts prof. Michael Noah Weiss and prof. Guro Hansen Helskog are examining central aspects of ...
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The Ethics of Liberty

Murray N. Rothbard

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Murray N. Rothbard writes "A society without a state is not only viable; it is the only one consistent with natural rights." This audiobook edition includes an introduction by Hans-Hermann Hoppe, and is narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.
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Join your host and guide Matt Castner as we explore the world of health equity. In the first season, subtitled The Headwaters, we will explore the question of what health equity is and why we should care about it.
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Why does this podcast sound like a train name? When you were a kid, it wasn’t electromechanical devices that peaked your interest in engineering, it was boats, planes, cars, trains, or other big interesting things. Those items triggered a passion for engineering that led you to where you are today, but what is going to carry you further than that? Knowledge. Passion. Momentum. Knowledge itself is like a train, with each discovery connected to those before it, the train grows longer. Passion ...
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Dive into "Antidote to Echo Chambers," the podcast that shatters the walls of ideological bubbles. Join us for insightful discussions, diverse viewpoints, and practical strategies to navigate today's polarized world. Break free from the echo and embrace the richness of diverse perspectives. Tune in for a fresh take on the issues that matter.
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LIVE The Outbound Life

Kody McCormick and Kyler McCormick

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We’re The McCormick Brothers. Kyler and Kody. While building our adventure filmmaking brand The Outbound Life, it’s unlocked doors we never thought possible. We’ve traveled the world, landed fortune 500 clients, and have spoken on stages all across the country sharing these experiences. But we still have a lot to learn. We now invite you along on our journey as we sit down with inspiring entrepreneurs, creators, and diverse thought leaders to discuss how to live a life we consider outbound. ...
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For many years now, Afterthoughts has been a sort of intellectual watering hole for classical, Charlotte Mason homeschooling mamas. At Afterthoughts, we have spent over a decade nourishing our minds on theology, educational philosophy, and a million other books and subjects thrown in – all the while bringing these ideas into a direct collision course with our daily lives. As an audio companion, this podcast is a chance to hear Afterthoughts blog posts rather than read them. Couple that with ...
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This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION with special guests ERIN MALLORY LONG & MICHAEL LIMENTATO! We discuss how EMOTION fares 10 years after its release, the Marvel-ification of the pop landscape, whether she is lying about writing 200 songs per album, whether Carly is the opposite of Rihanna, and …
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Should we ever trade freedom for safety? In this episode of The Grail Standard, we break down the dangerous flaws of utilitarianism and explore why Captain America refuses to sacrifice liberty for security. Using the lens of virtue ethics, we analyze why the "greater good" often leads to tyranny and how true moral authority requires character, not …
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Is Captain America just a soldier, or is he a modern-day Knight of the Round Table? In this episode of The Grail Standard, we dive deep into the philosophy of Captain America, exploring how Steve Rogers embodies ancient chivalry through virtue ethics. Unlike other heroes who follow strict rules or calculate outcomes, Cap operates on character—provi…
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For our special celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we welcome editors Jenny Davidson (Pride and Prejudice, 2023), Stephanie Insley Hershinow (Sense and Sensibility, 2024; Emma, 2022), and Patricia Matthew (Mansfield Park, 2026). In this extended roundtable episode, the editors discuss their personal favorites among Austen's books (and whe…
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In this episode we welcome Dr. Donna Thomas, co-director of ICreates@UCLan and Perrott-Warrick Senior Researcher administered through Trinity College Cambridge. Donna investigates children’s and adults’ extrasensory experiences within human development, bringing together psychological, social-scientific, and parapsychological perspectives. As she p…
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Vision impairment affects millions of people worldwide. Dr Michael Crossland, a Senior Research Fellow at UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Professor Philip Schofield to discuss his research on how cutting-edge AI technologies can offer immediate support for those with low vision. They also explore how art, such as the work of visually impair…
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Send us a text That title might lead those with certain proclivities to think incorrectly about the subject of this episode. In fact, in this narrative-style episode, we look at the invention of an entirely new category of toothbrush that happened back in the early 1990's. It may be easy to see this particular toothbrush in a store and think nothin…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores a troubling trend in modern culture: the slow abandonment of chivalry, moral clarity, and objective virtue. Using real-world examples, he examines how ideology can convince good people to justify attitudes and behaviours they once knew were wrong — and how small compromises can lead individu…
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In this episode, Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Jane Gilmour, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, to debunk the myths around the condition. Dr Gilmour offers a fresh perspective on Tourette's: sharing insights into treatment, and championing how society should not condemn what causes no harm. About the ser…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores one of the most overlooked yet essential virtues of chivalry: Courtesy. Far more than politeness or social nicety, courtesy was the knight’s grace—the discipline that transformed raw strength into noble character. Drawing from the wisdom of George of Cappadocia and the timeless stories of Ki…
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In Part 2 of our discussion on John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, co-editor Peter Singer returns to discuss the cover design of the Norton Library edition, the formation of an argument about a philosophical thought, and a soundtrack for the book (spoiler: John Lennon's "Imagine" is involved). Peter Singer, an Australian philosopher, is currently Ir…
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As the number of children diagnosed with ADHD and autism rises, Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Emily Midouhas, Associate Professor in Psychology, to explore how best to support neurodivergent children. Dr Midohas highlights the emotional and behavioural challenges neurodivergent children face, and offers fresh ideas on how to support …
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In this episode, we welcome Rupert Sheldrake – biologist, author of over a hundred scientific papers and fifteen books, and one of the most original and influential thinkers in contemporary science. Educated at Cambridge and Harvard, and listed among the world’s most spiritually influential people for twelve consecutive years, Sheldrake is known fo…
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Can music unlock memories for people with dementia? In this episode, Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Jess Jiang, Senior Research Fellow in Neurodegenerative Diseases, draw on cutting-edge science as they explore the links between hearing and dementia. Dr Jiang explains how music not only supports treatment and emotional connection but also helps …
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In Part 1 of our discussion on John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, we welcome co-editor Peter Singer to discuss the author's life and other writings, to provide context on the philosophical tradition and historical era in which Mill wrote Utilitarianism, and to unpack the key arguments presented by this influential text. Peter Singer, an Australian …
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Does neurodivergence shape the way that we sleep and dream? In this episode, Professor Dagmara Dimitriou, Professor of Sleep Education and Research, draws on two decades of research to explain why standard sleep advice often falls short for neurodiverse individuals. From infant dreams to nightmares – take a deep dive into the strange world of sleep…
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Our guest in this episode is Nancy Sherman, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and a leading expert on ancient ethics and modern moral psychology. Drawing on Aristotle and the Stoics, Nancy explores what it means to live well, to cultivate resilience without emotional suppression, and to nurture our capacity for connecti…
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In Part 2 of our discussion on Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron, editor Wayne A. Rebhorn returns to discuss his first encounter with Boccaccio, the nature of translating the text's layered meanings from Italian to English, and modern film adaptations of The Decameron. Wayne A. Rebhorn is the Celanese Centennial Professor of English at the Univers…
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This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review VIRGIN by Lorde with special guest Pallavi Gunalan (Pretty Gay, Dropout)! 0:00 Benign White Boy Summer 3:36 Theme Song 4:17 Pallavi's Music Taste 19:32 Preconceived Notions on Lorde 26:33 Pallavi's Thoughts on Virgin 43:07 Themes 1:05:48 If She Could See Me Now / Shapeshifter / Clearblue…
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Welcome to The Grail Standard. I am Sir Yvain. In this final episode, we explore the last and greatest of the chivalric virtues — Faith. The foundation of all true honor, faith gives the knight his courage, his endurance, and his purpose. Without it, chivalry becomes empty ritual. With it, every act of mercy and justice becomes sacred. We’ll journe…
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How much do we know about the mind, and is an autistic mind truly different? Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Sarah White, Associate Professor at UCL’s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, answer these questions as they take a forensic look at the brain, and challenge outdated medical models and stereotypes of autism. This is essential listening f…
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Our guest in this episode is Peter Singer, one of the most influential moral philosophers of our time. Known for works like Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, and The Life You Can Save, Singer has spent his career challenging us to rethink how we live and how we can reduce suffering for humans and animals alike. In his recent book The Buddhist an…
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In Part 1 of our discussion on Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron, we welcome editor Wayne A. Rebhorn to discuss the author's life and historical times, similarities among Boccaccio, Petrarch, and Dante, and the use of storytelling to both distract and make meaning during catastrophic times. Wayne A. Rebhorn is the Celanese Centennial Professor of …
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This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review DON'T TAP THE GLASS by Tyler, The Creator with special guest SORCERER! 0:39 introduction 2:19 history w/ Tyler 20:37 Kendrick vs. Tyler 33:36 how our perspective on Tyler has changed 38:57 themes 1:00:49 Big Poe 1:04:46 Sugar on my Tongue 1:10:14 Don’t Worry Baby / I’ll Take Care of You …
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In this episode, we talk with Tone Kvernbekk, Professor of Education at the University of Oslo, about how teachers think, reason, and act wisely in complex educational contexts. Drawing on her work on the nature of evidence, theory, and practical judgment, she discusses why educational practice cannot simply be based on evidence, but must be inform…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores the chivalric virtue of Loyalty — the sacred bond that guards every other virtue in a man’s life. Drawing from “Chivalry: The Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again” by George of Cappadocia, this reflection reveals how true loyalty is not blind obedience but steadfast faithfulness — to truth, to ho…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores the noble virtue of Generosity — one of the cornerstones of Christian chivalry from “Chivalry: The Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again” by George of Cappadocia. Discover how true generosity is not about wealth, but about self-sacrifice, mercy, and courage — the open hand that complements the kni…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores how true Christian strength is found not in victimhood but in courage, virtue, and perseverance. Drawing on Scripture and Chivalry: The Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again by George of Cappadocia, this episode reveals how the timeless code of chivalry calls every believer to rise after failure, …
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This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "The Life of a Showgirl" with special guests Alison Mink & Harper Thomson! 0:00 Cold Open & Theme Song 3:05 History w/ Taylor Swift 15:11 Rollout 27:48 Themes 54:56 Fave Sparkling Water Flavors 57:13 Ruin the Friendship 1:02:27 Opalite 1:07:27 The Life of a Showgirl 1:09:59 Honey 1:10:38…
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In this episode of The Grail Standard, Sir Yvain explores the heart of chivalry — the virtue of Honor. Drawing from George H. Johnston’s Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again, this episode delves into what honor truly means beyond reputation, applause, or appearance. Honor is the inner law — the voice of conscience that demands integrity whe…
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Ken of Chemspray.weebly.com joins me to share his experiences as a targeted individual. Ken believes this all started when he complained about fumes in his neighborhood, He filed this complaint with certain organizations in the US government, Ken says this is when he began to notice the chemical sensitivity. Ken explains what he believes is going o…
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In Part 2 of our discussion on Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Written by Herself, editor Evie Shockley returns to discuss her first encounter with this text in graduate school, the book's place in the literary canon and the classroom, and her favorite passage. Evie Shockley is the Zora Neale Hurston Distinguished Professor …
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