Best World According To Sound Podcasts (2025)

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How rhythm helps us walk, talk — and even love 54:01

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Rhythm is more than a fundamental feature of music. It's what makes us human. Rhythm begins in the womb and the heartbeat. And neuroscience research reveals that for the rest of our lives, rhythm will continue to have a core impact on our innermost selves: how we learn to walk, read and even bond with others. Rhythm — as one researcher puts it — is…

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'I don't feel like getting up': Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s 18:59

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David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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lolz with Omnihuman, Agentic Gemini 2.5 Flash, Grok 4 FAST & ChatGPT Pulse - EP99.18-v5-FLASH 1:18:34

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai & Try Omnihuman, Gemini Flash 2.5 Preview, Grok 4 FAST, and Suno v5! Code: STILLRELEVANT --- Links: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-algorithm-will-see-you-now/ https://developers.googleblog.com/en/continuing-to-bring-you-our-latest-models-with-an-improved-gemini-2-5-flash-and-flash-lite-release/ --- CHAPTER…

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The natural — and unnatural — history of air on Earth 54:08

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Air is one of the most essential elements for human life. Yet even though we depend on air, we humans are dramatically changing the atmosphere — making the air unbearably hot in some parts of the world, unbreathable in the most polluted parts of the world, and pushing the climate toward tipping points. As humans who caused this, we have to adapt to…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Disaster Has Struck With a Terrible 'Curry-Based' and 'Flu' Incident Impacting Tour Pro Selections 9:10

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After last weeks Talk Birdie Mini where Nick and Mark selected their 'dream teams' consisting of one player from each of Australia, the US, Europe, and an International to face off at Royal Melbourne Composite, en-route to the tournament, there has been an incident rendering all 8 players unable to play, and the venue now out of action. So, excludi…

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Why the world feels like a shipwreck 54:08

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For thousands of years, Shipwrecks have been a mainstay trope of literature and storytelling. IDEAS dives into the history of shipwreck tales to discover the allure of maritime disaster, why they resonate today, and why life so often feels like it’s heading for the rocks.

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Adrian Sherwood ponders 'The Collapse of Everything' 25:20

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The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep169: Architects and Trees: Mark Tees Off, Nick Names the Tour Pro Who Consistently Pulled Out of Shots, and Ryder Cup Memories 58:03

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What a week....big week in golf, plenty to discuss. We start with a chat about one of our favourite young players, Elvis Smylie who nearly won the French Open at the weekend! Absolute gun. And Mark tells us about giving some advice to a couple of golfers at his club last night, he explains the tips he gave them with their putting and runs them by N…

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Can a conference change our troubled world? 54:08

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As the United Nations turns 80, calls for reform are louder than ever. Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, strongman diplomacy and rising threats from climate change to AI, a growing campaign is calling on the UN to revisit the outdated charter established in 1945 and work on reinventing the organization. "We need to start rethinking wh…

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The Culture Corner: Santana's 'Abraxas' was a blend of musical traditions 11:23

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Bonus: Ryder Cup Preview: 'What the US Always Get Wrong in the Ryder Cup', and Who Wins and Why. 27:46

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Well it's here, the week before one of the great golf weekends - the Ryder Cup. But before we get to our preview, a reminder about our Talk Birdie To Me Golf Day at Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island on the Gold Coast, it's now two weeks away (Wednesday October 8th), Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen will be playing the tournament along with 80 or 90…

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Was justice served by South Africa's peace accord? 54:08

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The apartheid era in South Africa ended in 1991 with the National Peace Accords. The peace agreement also paved the way for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Yet TRC head Desmond Tutu considered the process “scandalously unfinished.” Lawyer Prakash Diar agrees: "You don’t undo centuries of colonization just like that.” Diar and writer Kagiso L…

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How Stephen King helped The Beths' Liz Stokes write again 31:21

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Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep168: Feedback: Paul Azinger's 'War By the Shore', Member/Guests, and How to Go About Considering New Clubs 26:16

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It's Ryder Cup week and fittingly we start todays feedback pod with an historical question from wolfpacker Ben on the Ryder Cup. Ben asks Nick and Mark for their recollection and thoughts on the controversial Paul Azinger incident in the 1991 Ryder Cup, it was called the 'War by the Shore'. Marek has an idea about how the 'big guys' could use some …

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☎️ Voicemail: Anthony from Ballarat Tells Us About the 'Local Hero' Mentor Who Influenced His Game 1:39

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We've been asking for you to let us know who the local hero is who helped you develop your game, maybe as a kid, a teenager, or later - the local unsung heroes. We've been receiving plenty, and we'll post some here, some on socials, to celebrate these very special people. This voicemail from Anthony in Ballarat is a ripper telling us about someone …

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Pulp returns with 'More' 48:49

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The British rock band talks about their latest album, More. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Can a trucker's life entice young people to take the wheel? 54:08

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An Ontario trucking union predicts a shortage of 30,000 truckers in Canada as old hands retire faster than new ones take on the job. IDEAS producer Tom Howell visits a trucking school in northern Ontario, where recruits consider their options, and the road ahead. *This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024.…

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Long Horizon Agents, State of MCPs, Meta's AI Glasses & Geoffrey Hinton is a LOVE RAT - EP99.17 1:09:00

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Simtheory promo 01:09 - Does Anthropic Intentionally Degrade Their Models? 03:34 - Long Horizon Agents & How We Will Build Them 36:18 - The State of MCPs & Internal Custom Enterprise MCPs 51:04 - AI Devices: Meta's Ray-Ban Display & Meta Oakley Vanguards 1:01:24 - Geoffrey Hinton is a LOVE…

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Listen to the sound of metal in musical form by 8 composers 54:07

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Eight composers, five instruments, and a world of metal. IDEAS explores a project by the University of British Columbia called The Heavy Metal Suite that conveys the challenges and opportunities of the mining industry, through music. Each composer draws inspiration from their country’s mineral resources in their original pieces. *This episode origi…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Team Nick vs Team Mark.....Who Wins This Battle for the Ages ? 10:54

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So we've decided to do, from time to time, Talk Birdie To Me 'mini's, which run no longer than about 10-minutes and see Nick and Mark discussing only one issue, or answering one question. This one is great fun. Wolfpacker Joseph, a greenkeeper from New Zealand has asked Nick and Mark to construct their team to face off against the others. For their…

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World Cafe: Watchhouse 25:49

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The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Without justice, can unbearable grief subside? 54:07

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In June 1985, Air India Flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland. It's considered the worst terror attack in Canadian history. Sujata Berry's 16-year-old brother, Sharad was on that flight. The shock of his horrific death morphed into an unshakeable grief. The family's sorrow was augmented with the lack of justice for victims' families — a flaw…

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Ep167: Tour Pro Lucas Parsons: "The Shark was Horrible To Play With" 31:35

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A couple of weeks ago Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen listed golfers they disliked playing with, and wolfpacker John was surprised Greg Norman didn't get a mention, in fact Nick said he enjoyed playing with Greg. Johns rationale was, in part, Sharks treatment of Lucas Parsons as a young pro in the early days. So, there's only one thing for it, let's get…

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Why smell — our invisible superpower — deserves more acclaim 54:08

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Smell this yogurt, is it still good? Our sense of smell has the ability to keep us healthy and safe. In fact in some cases, our ability to detect "off" foods using our sense of smell can be superior to dogs and other animals. Smell is often undervalued and yet capable of inspiring profound admiration if we stop turning our noses at it. Producer Ann…

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Ep166: Nick & Mark: 'Being Trash-Talked' in Tournaments, Alex Norén's Win, and What 'All Golf Clubs Must Do" (according to Mark). 57:00

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Nick's back from Vietnam and he's rocking a tan, which he is happy to show all of us. Mark says golfers tans are the worst, given the time on course and the kind of gear you wear. Nick gives us a run through on the Vietnam trip he did, the courses he played and the fun they all got up. Mark, as it turns out went to Wagga Wagga for the Pro-Am, and h…

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 14:13

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What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How leaders in the former Yugoslavia forged peace in 1995 54:08

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For almost four years, the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia was characterized by ethnic hatreds, atrocities, and a refugee crisis. So when leaders of the warring factions were sequestered in an American air base and forced to come up with the 1995 peace agreement known as the Dayton Accord, the world was relieved. But is a cessation of violence…

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The Gate Chronicles | S1E90 | In Pursuit of More Mañanas 56:48

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After much deliberation, the party departed from Tai'ja, hitching a ride on "The Black Gull," a smuggler's vessel. Of course, not without a cost. Trading over their last Geysershell Pearl, they secured passage to the Artisan village of Depford and then made their way to Wolf's Lodge under the cover of night. With the meager time they had left, Fina…

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☎️ Voicemail: Listener Paul has a 'Prediction' for the 2028 Australian Open Venue, and an Idea for Golfs 'Distance' Issue 1:10

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Wolfpacker Paul left us a voicemail with a prediction about the venue for the 2028 Australian Open, sure it's a way off yet, but there's a reason why he has indicated 2028, and he explains in the voicemail message. Much like Steve in The Castle, Paul is an ideas man! See what you think of his suggestions. We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ tha…

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How our education system is far from its original ideals 54:08

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Acclaimed author Gabor Maté joins the conversation in part two of our series exploring Wilhelm von Humboldt’s public education system. Maté is a former English teacher. In this episode we ask: Is Humboldt's 200-year-old system equipped to meet the challenging demands of the 21st century? And does it still reflect his ideals, especially at the unive…

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Lord Huron explores 'the big mysteries' on the band's latest album 32:55

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Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider talks about the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Plus, the band performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep165: Vale to a Great Friend of the Pod. And We Talk Caddies, Cypress, and Crocodiles. 27:16

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We start today with some awfully sad news, long time wolfpackers would know our rules guy Stu McPhee, whenever we needed anything clarified, Stu was our go to guy - what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing. Sadly, Stu passed away last week from cancer, and we acknowledge him on the pod today, and our thoughts are with his family at such a difficult…

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Kokoroko's set for World Cafe made heartbeats bounce 37:48

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The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Meet Alex Neve, the 2025 CBC Massey Lecturer 19:45

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Ahead of the Massey tour, Alex Neve sits down with Nahlah Ayed to talk about his lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World. This year, the lectures are coming to: Toronto, Sept. 19 Vancouver, Sept. 25 Edmonton, Oct. 1 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Oct. 15 Ottawa, Oct. 30 Tickets are available now for the 2025 CBC Massey Lectures — a…

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Public education was built on this key concept — now it's gone 54:06

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Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This episode is part one of tw…

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How this 19th-century Indian feminist defied colonial customs 54:08

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In the 19th-century, feminist and scholar Pandita Ramabai travelled America delivering lectures on how the caste system and patriarchy shaped the trajectory of women’s lives. When she came back to India, she explained America's customs around gender and race relations, and their experiment with democracy. IDEAS explores her rich life and legacy. Gu…

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Why there's no place like Oz 54:08

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant bestseller in 1900. It's still popular today, with a sequel to the movie Wicked coming out this fall. For 125 years, there have been an abundance of derivative works of Oz, from Broadway musicals, films, comic books, sitcom parodies and more. IDEAS follows the proverbial yellow brick road to uncover how thi…

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Ep164: Nick Live from Vietnam; Great Golfing Trips, Shane Lowry, and How Good Did Cypress Look! 58:57

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Slightly different pod this week, Nick is in Vietnam for the week with a bunch of lucky golfers playing a number of courses there, so he is coming to us from his (undoubtedly luxurious) hotel room for the pod. We get a run through of the courses he's playing, and how he's dealing with the humidity. Leads to a chat about the ideal golfing holiday, N…

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Lessons from last century’s failed Mideast peace deal 54:08

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When Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat met in Washington to sign the first Oslo Accords in 1993, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace and lay the groundwork for a more stable Middle East. Three decades later, the Accords are primarily remembered as a failure. Nahlah Ayed and gu…

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A Tale of Remembrance | Episode 1 | That Which is Lost 1:15:07

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In a forest shrouded in mystery, an elven woman awakens with no recollection of her past, her identity an enigma. The only semblance of a name emerges from a haunting, mysterious voice, which utters the word "Aurora." Empowered by this newfound moniker and accompanied by a steadfast, large wolf, Aurora embarks on a journey through the wilderness, h…

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How the principles of St. Augustine guide the Catholic Church 54:08

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Pope Leo XIV has been deeply influenced by St. Augustine, and so, the fourth century titan of Western thought has re-entered the global conversation. IDEAS Producer Seán Foley reaches out to Canadian scholars who have read St. Augustine closely to determine what it is about how Augustine’s thought and character might shape the Catholic Church in th…

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☎️ Voicemail: Shaun from Melbourne - When Smoking Cigars on Golf Courses Goes Pear-Shaped! 0:46

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This week on the pod we had a question from wolfpacker Deryck about players smoking on course (in the older days), and it reminded Shaun from Ashburton in Melbourne about a nasty incident in the US that he witnessed, and none other than our very own Mark Allen was there as well! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: …

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The jams just keep flowing on Goose's 'Chain Yer Dragon' 46:24

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Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform songs from their surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Billions, Browsers & What AI Will Do To SaaS + Video Maker MCP Preview - EP99.16-BILLIES 1:16:13

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Join Simtheory with STILLRELEVANT: https://simtheory.ai Note: Video/Documentary Maker Live Next Week. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Anthropic Raise $13B, OpenAI Team Sell Secondaries 04:50 - Atlassian Acquires The Browse Company & The Future of SaaS in an AI-first World 45:52 - Video Maker MCP: Make your own documentaries, corporate videos, TikTok Videos…

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Ep163: Feedback: Iron Covers, Cigars on Course, Champagne on Course and More 'Greatest Shots Ever Made' 22:05

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A feedback pod today, and we start with some iron covers chat - couple of pieces of info, and do Nick and Mark soften their stance on iron covers as a result? Message from wolfpacker Deryck who is curious if Nick or Mark ever played with the cigar smoking Darren Clarke or Miguel Jimenez, and he has a ripper story about Darren. Mrs talks about warmi…

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Friedberg on their debut album, 'Hardcore Workout Queen' 27:39

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Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument. Plus, Friedberg performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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A Tale of Remembrance - Trailer 1:54

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Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed 54:09

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Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today… but 70 years ago. The uncanny relevance of Anders’ thoughts about technology — from the atomic bomb to artificial intelligence — and how it makes us feel what he called “Promethean Shame."

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World Cafe: Samantha Crain 29:05

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The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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What does it mean for a river to be ‘alive’? 58:21

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Renowned natural history writer Robert Macfarlane traveled to Ecuador, India and Quebec, pondering the question of whether rivers are living beings -- the premise behind much of the movement to legally recognize the rights of nature. He found that the answer to that question is more complicated and wondrous -- and more life-altering and world-chang…