Best Video Game Logic Podcasts (2025)

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VGL Podcast Ep 356: Interview with a Spooder 29:43

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4d ago29:43

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This episode is an interview I recorded last week with my friend who is also an artist and now a game developer! We spend nearly half an hour discussing Game Jams, her experience with them, and what she may be working on in the future. If you want to know more, find her at all the links below. Twitch Youtube BlueSky…

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Punch Out IRL with Adam DeGraide of A.D.A.M. MUSIC PROJECT | Video Game Rock, MTV Love, Top 40 Climb 24:08

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Hollie Nicole sits down with Adam DeGraide from A.D.A.M. MUSIC PROJECT to talk retro vibes, modern metal, and building a video game powered rock universe. Hear the wild behind the scenes of their “Punch Out” music video, how MTV featured it for 18 weeks, and how the single climbed into the Billboard Top 40. Adam shares why the band rotates singers,…

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The language of the unconsciouos: Pyschoanalysis and AI | Alenka Zupančič 29:46

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As ChatGPT and AI increase their presence in our lives, have we interrogated enough what this means for, and about, our collective psyche? In one of the most original critiques of ChatGPT, Slovenian Lacanian philosopher Alenka Zupančič interprets large language models as a form of our collective unconscious that has absorbed all our discourse at th…

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Fight From Within at Louder Than Life: Chaos, Teasers & Heavy Energy | Teaser Talk 11:10

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Hollie Nicole hangs out with Fight From Within at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 for one of the rowdiest and funniest episodes of Teaser Talk yet! Known for their no-barricade shows, high-energy sets, and chaotic personalities, the band dishes on everything from hangovers and stage-diving to their first-ever live performance of Get Back. The conver…

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The Enlightenment is racist (and why) | Kehinde Andrews 20:38

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The Enlightenment has faced a lot of criticism in recent years - its defenders and detractors often come head to head, scrambling to articulate its ultimate value or lack thereof to contemporary society. This podcast contributes to this wider debate and question facing all those interested in philosophy and politics: Are Enlightenment ideas salvage…

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Video Game Logic Episode 183: VGL Gameclub: Stacking (Update) 1:37:51

11d ago1:37:51

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This week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then talk about some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and fo…

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Ecological Dynamics of Injury Recovery 58:03

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Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It’s the best way to support the show, and you’ll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training. Right now, I’m taking Rob Gray’s H…

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Video Game Logic Episode 180: VGL Gameclub: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Update) 1:54:07

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Welcome back to another one of our update episodes! This time we revisit Where the Water Tastes Like Wine. Posted late because my internet has been out all day. Enjoy! This week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then talk some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? D…

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The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era 29:29

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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…

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VGL Podcast Ep 355: Another Solo Session 18:41

25d ago18:41

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All by myself again! It's Jared to give you an update and some ideas about what is going on around these parts.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker 46:51

26d ago46:51

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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…

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All At Once on Pop Punk Roots, New Music & Signing with Mannequin Records 18:54

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with rising pop punk band All At Once to talk about their journey, sound, and exciting new chapter. 🎶 The band shares: 🎸 How they formed in Monterrey, Mexico and built their sound blending 2000s pop punk nostalgia with a modern edge 📀 The story behind their explosive single “F** You and All Yo…

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The unconscious mind: Is the unconscious real? 48:58

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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …

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Video Game Logic Episode 175: VGL Gameclub: Celestial Command. (Update) 1:55:25

1M ago1:55:25

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When it rains it pours it seems. This week Jared was sick and had to rest. Have another gameclub update/re-release!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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The Pretty Wild on Inkcarceration, Living Dead, and Touring with Powerful Women! 6:52

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with @wearetheprettywild, the dynamic metalcore sister duo, at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The sisters share their surreal experience performing for a rowdy crowd, complete with crowd surfing, and talk about the unique bond that fuels their music and performances.They dive in…

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A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson 41:19

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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…

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Video Game Logic Episode 171: VGL Gameclub: Prey (update) 1:55:32

1M ago1:55:32

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Jared was released from finishing his notice period this week and had to do a little scrambling and have a small existential crisis. He's fine, and we'll be back next week. Enjoy another classic gameclub episode!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet 49:34

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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…

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Colorblind Talks Dreamcore, New Album, and Touring with Bless the Fall! 6:17

1M ago6:17

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with Travis from @Colorblindtx at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 Travis shares the band’s incredible experience performing for an energetic crowd, their creative process behind their unique dreamcore sound, and how they keep their music fresh and authentic.Get the inside scoop o…

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Like Ghosts on Emo Evolution, New Music & Collab | Teaser Talk 19:12

1M ago19:12

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Like Ghosts to dive into their journey, sound evolution, and what’s next for the band. 🎶 They open up about: 🎸 The inspiration behind their breakout single “Better Now” (50k+ streams) 🔥 Blending emo roots with EDM for a fresh, modern sound 🤝 How their Ryan Cabrera cover turned into a surp…

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The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy 24:39

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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…

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Dry Kill Logic on New Music, East Coast Hardcore, and 20 Years of Metal! 7:11

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with Cliff from @DryKillLogic at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their high-energy performance, the incredible Ohio metal fans, and the surreal experience of returning to the stage after 20 years.Cliff dives into the creation of their latest single, Now You B…

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VGL Podcast Ep 354: Civ 6 Gameclub (Late Edition) 1:08:22

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Good day folks! We finally recorded our gameclub for Civ 6 as well as discussed a number of other things in a freestyle franken type recording, but rest assured this is fresh content. We hope you enjoy!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Of Virtue Talks Main Stage Debut, New Music, and Viral Success! 9:46

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with @OfVirtue at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their explosive main stage debut on day two, including an epic wall of death and the incredible energy of the crowd.They share insights into their busy year, from touring Europe and the U.S. to working on thei…

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The limits of nothingness | Peter van Inwagen 27:44

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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…

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From Tattoos on Stage to SiriusXM Octane: Interview with Joey Arena of Ovtlier 36:43

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On this episode of Teaser Talk, host Hollie Nicole sits down with Joey Arena of Ovtlier for an unfiltered and unapologetic conversation about music, chaos, and authenticity. From getting tattooed live on stage in Oklahoma City (yes, really) to building Ovtlier’s unique sound that blends melody and metal, Joey pulls back the curtain on what it’s lik…

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Talks Inkcarceration, Touring Australia, and White Button-Downs! 6:02

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie chats with @ChuckBillyTotemPoll at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band shares their excitement about performing at the iconic Ohio State Reformatory, teases a potential return of their signature white button-downs, and recounts a hilarious backstage encounter with Slipknot’s entourage…

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(Update) Video Game Logic Episode 162: VGL Gameclub: Final Fantasy Tactics 1:56:45

2M ago1:56:45

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Greetings! We have another classic episode update to put on the feed this week. If all goes well, Rage's work schedule is changing and will allow us a more guaranteed recording slot to utilize within in the next week or so.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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The Union Underground Talks 25th Anniversary Tour, New Music, and Inkcarceration! 7:03

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie catches up with @theunionundergroundofficial at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their fiery midday set, the incredible energy of the crowd, and the surreal experience of fans still singing their songs 25 years later.They share details about their ongoing 25th Anniversa…

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Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby 40:10

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The question of free will - and whether we have it or not - is age-old across philosophy, religion, and human thought in general. Having free will allows us to have meaning, responsibility, reward and punishment. Yet discoveries in neuroscience have put our ability to choose, outside of a set of neuronal reactions, in question. Do we have free will…

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Waylon Reavis of A Killer's Confession Talks Inkcarceration Festival & New Album! 7:46

2M ago7:46

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie catches up with Waylon Reavis of @AKillersConfession at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎤 Waylon shares his experience performing at the festival, the challenges of last-minute stage changes, and the incredible energy of the Ohio crowd.Dive into the details of the band's upcoming album, Vict…

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Video Game Logic Episode 178: VGL Gameclub: My Time at Portia (Update) 2:03:40

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We have another one of these update/clean ups of a classic episode of ours to help account for the ongoing family disaster stealing Jared away from recording. We hope you have a good and safe weekend and we'll see you soon!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Chris Bianchi Talks How We Feel, CB Entertainment, and Inkcarceration Festival! 29:37

2M ago29:37

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with Chris Bianchi, the multi-talented force behind @HowWeFeelMusic and @CBEntertainmentTV at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 Chris shares his unique experience balancing life as both an artist and a manager, reflecting on his band’s performance, the challenges of unpredictable f…

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Has the world gone to Hell? | Slavoj Žižek on fascism, shame, and dirty jokes 41:11

2M ago41:11

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Žižek: "Trump did what The Left couldn't" As we look around at the state of the modern world, it's very easy to get disheartened - and that's putting it lightly! From pointless wars and endless suffering to the decline of social bonds and trustworthy institutions, there really is a lot to get you down. Fortunately, maverick philosopher Slavoj Žižek…

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Drowning Pool Talks New Music, Touring, and Inkcarceration Festival! 7:37

2M ago7:37

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In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie catches up with CJ and Ryan from Drowning Pool at the Inkcarceration Music Festival Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their killer performance, the energy of the die-hard fans, and the epic mosh pits that set the tone for day one of the festival.They also dive into their latest singles, Revolution a…

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Franken Episode: Drama Story Time 43:15

2M ago43:15

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This week we recorded some franken style content telling Jared's clinic drama as he moves to start his own business. There's some other stuff here too, and we'll be getting to the game club in the next real episode!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Post-Prison Vibes: Inkcarceration 2025 Recap & Review 16:30

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Hollie Nicole is BACK from one of the wildest weekends of the year: Inkcarceration 2025! We’re talking a sold-out, record-breaking 90,000 fans, iconic sets from Slipknot, Falling In Reverse, Marilyn Manson, Lamb of God, Three Days Grace, and more — plus haunted prison tours, surprise collaborations, epic tattoo artistry, and a whole lot of mud. Hol…

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You Need More Variability w/ Andre Grandbois 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

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You could always use more variability. We discuss game selection variety, injury prevention, differential learning, and aliveness. Other topics covered: * The value of some information processing concepts * Performance vs learning, instruction as a constraint, and how to measure learning * Did the research you’re using include representative design…

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Video games and the meaning of life | James Tartaglia 27:49

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Video games are changing how we think. Many are so realistic that some argue they are becoming reality. In this talk by philosopher James Tartaglia, he uncovers the relationship between games and reality. James Tartaglia is Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Keele University. His latest book is Inner Space Philosophy: Why the Next Stage of Hum…

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Video Game Logic Episode 156: The Bonus Gameclub Goes Vroom (update) 2:46:31

2M ago2:46:31

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Welcome back to another update/re-release of an old episode. This week Jared had some struggles that prevented a recording. We hope you enjoy, and in the next recording Jared will share the juicy details he canBy Video Game Logic Podcast

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The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more 44:01

2M ago44:01

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How literature helps us to understand morality, totalitarian politics, and the life of Jesus Christ. Join the team at the IAI for four articles about great, classic literature, covering world-renowned authors such as George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Clarice Lispector, to name but a few. These articles were written by Michael Marder, Emrah Atasoy, …

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How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith 21:13

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In this IAI Studio interview, philosopher and science writer Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the evolution of consciousness and the enduring mystery of the mind–body problem. Drawing on his work with octopuses and other animals, he argues that consciousness emerged gradually through increasingly complex forms of sensory-motor interaction, rather than …

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VGL Franken Episode: I can't fix it guys. 23:22

3M ago23:22

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This week Rage had very bad work scheduling and so we knew from the start we'd have a Franken Episode. We hope you enjoy this one and will see you again soon.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Why Details and Drilling Don't Work for Us w/ Andre Grandbois of Grappling Garden 49:15

3M ago49:15

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It’s not a mystery at all why so many people quit jiu jitsu and martial arts generally, and coach Andre and I dissect why. Other subjects covered: * Praise the process, not the outcome (fostering intrinsic motivation) * Warmups * Athletic skills Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium c…

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From Emberwake to INK: ALYXX on Music, Mayhem & Meaning 14:11

3M ago14:11

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She’s fierce, fiery, and hitting the Inkcarceration stage with a vengeance—ALYXX joins Teaser Talk to dive into her new EP Emberwake, her explosive collab with Butcher Babies, and what fans can expect from her live set. From career-defining lyrics to dream supergroups, we get personal, powerful, and a little chaotic in the best way. Whether you’re …

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Utopia and human nature | Paul Bloom 27:15

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Human nature and the possibility of utopia The idea of utopia - of a perfect society devoid of suffering and inequality - is planted firmly in the human imagination and psyche. From pre-biblical times to Thomas More and communism and beyond, widely disparate groups have attempted to plan or create a utopia. But is it achievable? And if not, why not…

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VGL Podcast Ep 353: Fresh Franken Freestyle 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

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This week, the two of us recorded some "franken" style content for an episode because it was very late when we started. We don't want to do this all the time, but it helps us stay a little more current when work is very much in the way. We hope you enjoy!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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More choice means less freedom | Psychologist Barry Schwartz 18:32

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Why more is less We're surrounded by choice - an endless sea of possible paths we might take. However, does the overwhelming range of choices leave us better off or worse? In general, we tend to think that more is better, but Barry Schwartz, author of the ground-breaking book 'The Paradox of Choice', argues that this view is mistaken. More can lead…

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Meet Grodius Maximus: GWAR's Newest Scumdog 28:38

3M ago28:38

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This week, host Hollie Nicole and guest co-host Jay Roberts bring you an outrageous, laugh-out-loud episode. Joining them is the cosmic chaos mastermind himself, Grodius Maximus, the newest member of GWAR! Together, they take you behind the scenes of the Machines vs Monsters tour and explore what it’s like to cause mayhem with the legendary Scumdog…

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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn 43:28

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Our culture prizes logic and rationality, if not above all else, as two of the most fundamental social traits. But are we missing out by overlooking the irrational? Can logic explain everything, or what is it missing? And is it possible to live (and enjoy) a life led by logic? Logic, in philosophy and beyond, seems to always to be self-evidently ri…