Best Brian Dunning Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Rosen: A New Head Coach for Blue Jay Volleyball - ITCM-088 49:55

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In her twenty-two seasons as the head coach of Creighton Women's Volleyball, Kirsten Bernthal-Booth led the Jays from the hinterlands to national prominence. On April 6, 2025, Kirsten stepped down from the head coaching position to become the President of Business Operations for the LOVB Omaha professional franchise. On the same day, Associate Head…

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April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian 53:01

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April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and a Christian are allies? Go figure. VIDEO INTERVIEW: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Skeptoid #1003: History's Weirdest Science Findings 17:54

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Fourteen of the most unexpected and counterintuitive science findings. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning

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#58: Interfaces that generate joy, with Dominik Angerer, Storyblok 20:44

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Is it possible for enterprise marketing technology to actually spark joy? Or are we all just resigned to a future of clunky interfaces and frustrating workflows? Agility requires adaptable technology and empowered teams. It also requires a willingness to embrace new approaches and a focus on continuous improvement. Today, we're going to talk about …

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Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika) 46:28

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Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #1002: A Feast of Feedback 15:56

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Once again we go through some of your feedback to past episodes — all the good stuff that enhances and improves the presentation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning

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#57: Supply chain as competitive advantage with Salvatore Lombardo, Coupa 20:43

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Is your supply chain a competitive advantage, or your biggest liability waiting to be exposed? Agility requires preparing for the unpredictable, especially when your brand’s ability to deliver hinges on global events that are entirely out of your control. In a world of political unrest, regulatory change, and natural disasters, the brands that win …

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Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin 30:09

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For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said yes. THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA? 1:20:56

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An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by the Elites? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #1001: The Phantom Clown Panic 12:33

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Clowns have a habit of terrifying many of us. So why shouldn't we be surprised to see mass clown panics? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Ben Radford

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#56: Building a global B2B marketing strategy with Sangeeta Prasad, Slalom 16:31

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What’s harder—building a global marketing strategy from scratch, or educating your organization on why it matters in the first place? Today’s guest has done both—twice. Sangeeta Prasad is the Chief Marketing Officer of Slalom, a global business and technology consulting firm with $3 billion in revenue and a presence in over 40 markets. With three d…

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John Baylor: A Preview of 2025 Nebraska Women's Volleyball - ITCM 087 58:01

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John Baylor, the play-by-play announcer for the Husker Volleyball team since 1994, joins Terry as they talk about the Husker roster and the players' unique talents as they approach the beginning of the Fall Season. They discuss which players are likely to make major contributions and what the challenges are for the new head coach in determining a s…

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Dave Warnock: Where Have You Been? 29:46

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Dave Warnock was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and became a common face on the convention and YouTube circuit. Then...he disappeared. In a rare interview, he joined Seth Andrews to talk about his absence. VIDEO of this interview (coming soon) GOFUNDME link Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347…

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Accountable: When "F!#K You" Isn't Fixing the Problem 38:53

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Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potential paths forward. http://www.creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Skeptoid #1000: Candle on the Water 15:56

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Today marks the 1000th Skeptoid episode. And it's time to raise the question: What are you going to do for it? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning

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#55: AI and small businesses with Aparna Khurjekar, Verizon Business 23:51

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We're seeing a fascinating paradox: while everyone's talking about AI's impact on Big Tech, it's quietly revolutionizing small businesses. Is this a sign that SMBs are more agile and adaptable than their enterprise counterparts, or is something else at play? Agility requires not just adopting new technologies, but understanding how they fundamental…

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Hot For His Daughter: The Creepy Chronicle of a Predator President 1:01:09

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He's a convicted sex offender, but Donald Trump's assault on women shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. We discuss and take your calls on a variety of subjects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #999: Day of the Medieval Dead 16:54

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Medieval tales of walking corpses reflect common misunderstandings of death and the era's blurred line between myth and reality. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Deborah Hyde

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#54: Building a world-class brand from scratch with Maria Winans, Kyndryl 25:29

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What if rebranding wasn’t just about a new logo and tagline, but about transforming an 80,000-person company’s entire culture and strategy? What if brand became one of your most valuable tools for business reinvention? Today, I’m joined by Maria Winans, Chief Marketing Officer at Kyndryl. After nearly three decades at IBM, Maria took on the monumen…

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Dani Busboom Kelly: On Taking the Reins of Nebraska Volleyball - ITCM-086 50:55

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Dani Busboom-Kelly led the University of Louisville's volleyball program to three Final Four appearances and two National Championship matches. Dani returns to her alma mater, where she started three years as a setter and one year as a libero, to become Nebraska Volleyball's fourth head coach. Dani joins Terry in a conversation about the outlook fo…

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Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls) 1:02:53

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We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects. The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #998: The Manifestation Trap: OCD and the Law of Attraction 15:58

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What began as 19th-century mind-cure mysticism has morphed into a billion-dollar culture that may be hurting more minds than it helps. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Adrienne Hill

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#53: Creating brands and categories in regulated industries, with Kristin Russel, Symplr 23:50

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Can a brand in a highly regulated industry stand out without stepping outside the lines? Today we’re going to talk about how to create memorable brands and even new categories—within established and often highly regulated sectors like healthcare technology. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Kristin Russel, Chief Marketing Officer a…

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DISINVITED: Recovering From Religion and St. John's Pride 16:45

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RFR has been disinvited to participate as a vendor at the "in the park" event after the St. John's Pride parade Sunday July 20th. The reasons make no sense. [email protected] St. John's Pride website Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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"They're Weaponizing the Weather!" (and other insanity) 54:56

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Cloud seeding is the new chemtrails conspiracy theory. We talk about weather modification, the Trump store, the Ark Encounter protest, the IRS, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #997: Sounds of the Aurora 15:46

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Using real science to investigate the question of whether some people can "hear" the aurora. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning

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#52: Navigating the effect of AI on marketing jobs and the job market with Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions 19:09

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This episode is brought to you by Landrum Talent Solutions, a national recruiting firm specializing in marketing and HR positions. Our guest today has been keeping us up to date with the current state of hiring for marketers on a quarterly basis, which has taken us on quite a roller coaster ride. Today we’re going to look at how marketing and commu…

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Skeptoid #996: Murder in Hex Hollow 15:48

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The 1928 murder of a folk healer ignited a media frenzy and moral panic, revealing how superstition and magical thinking can fuel real-world tragedy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Blake Smith

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#51: Readying an AI-augmented workforce with John Munsell, Bizzuka 24:06

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Everyone listening that is already in the workforce, from entry level positions to leaders has had to learn at least a little bit about AI over the last few years. But what are we teaching college students about how AI will impact their work, and more importantly, what should we be teaching them? Today we’re going to talk about helping companies sc…

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It's a Hard Time to Have a Heart 1:29:36

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In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue? Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Pat Sullivan: Nebraska Athletics' First Head Women's Volleyball Coach - ITCM-085 1:02:16

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Pat Sullivan was the first Head Coach of the University of Nebraska's women's volleyball team in 1974, 1975, and 1976. She later served as the head women's volleyball coach at George Washington University from 1978 to 1986 and was inducted into the GW Hall of Fame in 1995. Terry and Pat discuss the challenges of transitioning from a club program to…

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Preview — Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth on The Internet We Didn’t Get 49:23

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We’re sharing a preview of a new audiobook, Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth, which celebrates the wit and wisdom of the legendary science fiction author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. Douglas Adams was someone who thought deeply about the biggest problems in the world, from the internet, to…

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Jezebel Vibes: with Kristi Burke 53:12

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Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #995: The Eugenic History of the Body Type Diet 14:35

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Is there good science backing up the idea that you should eat based upon which of three body types you have? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Ashley Hamer

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#50: REPLAY: Data-driven decision-making in B2B marketing and sales with Kunal Mangal, Verizon Business Group 28:46

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Making intelligent decisions is critical for all businesses, but relying on good information is becoming more critical than relying on what worked yesterday. Today we’re going to talk about data-driven decision making in B2B marketing and sales. I’d like to welcome Kunal Mangal, Associate Director of MarTech Strategy at Verizon Business Group, who …

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Seth Andrews: The Christian Radio Days 56:53

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Jump into the way-back machine and hear the younger (politically conservative) Seth Andrews long before he left Christianity. It's a bit surreal. SUBSTACK with photos: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Skeptoid #994: Making AI Environmentally Friendly 17:07

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Will our improvements to AI's voracious appetite for electricity keep pace with the exploding demand? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning

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#49: Adapting your B2B marketing playbook at the speed of AI, with Victoria Blackwell, G2 27:04

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Agility today means adapting your marketing playbook at the speed of AI—experimenting fast, learning faster, and never assuming yesterday’s tech advantage still applies. Today we’re going to talk about how B2B marketers should be thinking about AI in the months ahead—and how to know if you’re already behind. To help me discuss this, I’d like to wel…

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Targeted: Discrimination in the U.S. Military 1:02:38

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Fueled by Trumpian rhetoric, American "patriots" often invoke the name of God as they seek to prohibit others from serving in the armed forces. NOTE: Due to a technical oversight (my error), this week's audio is a bit overmodulated. It'll be corrected for next week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingath…