Best Chad Alexander Podcasts (2025)

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Alexander Cortes. Cortes is a trainer, fitness influencer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder, along with his wife, of Ferta, a company that aims to “optimize your reproductive health and conceive naturally.” Born and raised in California, Cortes began his career in the fitness industry as…

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Alexander Cortes: broscience, health science and fertility

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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Alexander Cortes. Cortes is a trainer, fitness influencer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder, along with his wife, of Ferta, a company that aims to “optimize your reproductive health and conceive naturally.” Born and raised in California, Cortes began his career in the fitness industry as…

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Episode 1683 - Mark Flanagan 1:18:10

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Despite having close relationships with innumerable people in the entertainment industry, Mark Flanagan is aware that a lot of people don’t know much about him, even his first name. They just know him as Flanagan, owner and programmer of the LA nightclub Largo. Flanny talks with Marc about his family’s escape from Northern Ireland during The Troubl…

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Restore-Episode 117-Jennifer Schwirzer: Abide Network / Faith-based Mental Health Coaching 1:01:11

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessi…

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Chad Orzel: the state of physics and academia in 2025

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Chad Orzel is a physicist and science writer who has been blogging for nearly twenty-five years. He’s the author of four books, Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist and A Brief History of Timekeeping. T…

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Episode 1682 - Judd Apatow’s Favorite WTF Moments 2:07:01

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Judd Apatow was an early fan of WTF and a perennial supporter of the show throughout its run. So when he asked Marc if he could be a guest one more time for an episode where he plays his favorite moments, of course the answer was yes. And because Marc’s general practice is to never listen to the episodes, he is hearing most of these clips for the f…

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Kat Rosenfield: after the vibe shift

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Today on Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Kat Rosenfield. She is an American novelist, journalist, and culture critic known for both her fiction and commentary on contemporary political debates. She began her career in publishing and as a reporter for MTV News before branching out into broader cultural criticism, contributing to outlets such a…

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Kat Rosenfield: after the vibe shift

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Today on Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Kat Rosenfield. She is an American novelist, journalist, and culture critic known for both her fiction and commentary on contemporary political debates. She began her career in publishing and as a reporter for MTV News before branching out into broader cultural criticism, contributing to outlets such a…

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Episode 1681 - Jimmy Pardo 1:23:27

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When WTF started in 2009, Never Not Funny was already there. Jimmy Pardo has been in the podcast game for almost 20 years and was a direct inspiration for Marc back when he wanted to start one of his own. Jimmy and Marc talk about being there in the early days of the medium, how they each learned how to make podcasting work as a business, why Jimmy…

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From GMO to Regenerative Farming at Scale: The Water Solution No One Saw Coming | Chad Wall 1:20:24

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Chad Wall is a regenerative farming consultant who knows energized water is the most impactful new agriculture technology available, making it a must in today’s farming practices. Simple Aqua Energizer devices structure water so it nourishes crops just like rain. Aqua Energizer: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/aqua-energizer-portable-stru…

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Episode 1680 - Christopher Guest 1:34:04

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Whether Christopher Guest is creating characters, writing scripted comedy or doing long form improv, it’s all music to him. Christopher talks with Marc about his musical background, jazz clubs, the British comedy revue Beyond the Fringe, the National Lampoon, Lily Tomlin and other building blocks that paved the way for his work on This is Spinal Ta…

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Jonathan Anomaly and James Lee: is eugenics in our future?

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Recently, the new embryo-selection start-up Herasight has been in the news, finally coming out of stealth. Part of the buzz is because of the public involvement of well-known geneticists and academics like Alex Young and Joe Pickrell in Herasight’s algorithm development. Additionally, Noor Siddiqi, the CEO of Orchid, a competitor to Herasight (and …

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Eric Kaufmann: a cultural revolution in winter

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Today Razib talks to Eric Kaufmann, a Canadian professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, where he directs the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He earned his BA from the University of Western Ontario and his MA and PhD from the London School of Economics. Prior to his current role, he held positions at the University of Southampton …

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Eric Kaufmann: a cultural revolution in winter

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Today Razib talks to Eric Kaufmann, a Canadian professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, where he directs the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He earned his BA from the University of Western Ontario and his MA and PhD from the London School of Economics. Prior to his current role, he held positions at the University of Southampton …

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Episode 1679 - Tracy Letts 1:29:05

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Tracy Letts and Marc have remained friends since meeting each other when Tracy was first on the show in 2018. Now, with Marc wrapping up the podcast, Tracy returns to the garage for a talk about the importance of art, self-expression, and taking inspiration where you can get it. Tracy also investigates Marc’s reasoning for ending the show and he re…

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Khanversation #55: Charlie Kirk, a life, the assassination and his significance in 21st-century conservatism, and the return of “hate speech” and cancel culture

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Charlie Kirk A life The assassination His significance in 21st-century conservatism The return of "hate speech" and cancel culture Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Beyond Time-Based Training: What Makes a Competent Surgeon? 39:14

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Dr. Doug Lundy sits down with two leaders at the forefront of residency education: Dr. Tessa Balach, past chair of the Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD), and Dr. Trent Guthrie, current CORD chair to discuss the future of Orthopaedic Education. Their conversation explores the shift toward competency-based medical education in orthopa…

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Episode 1678 - Jamie Lee Curtis 1:47:33

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Jamie Lee Curtis has a career in show business spanning nearly 50 years, but she’s currently having the most creatively fulfilling time of her life. Not only is she just a few years removed from winning an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once and then an Emmy for The Bear, she’s also putting her energy into production and development, whethe…

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The Biologic Future of Joint Replacement with Antonia Chen, MD, FAOA 38:19

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Robotics emerges as another transformative force. While many surgeons remain skeptical, Dr. Chen makes a compelling case for why robotics will eventually become standard. Perhaps most exciting is the potential to address periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)—what Dr. Chen calls "the holy grail" challenge in joint replacement. From implant coatings t…

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The Art of Teaching: Dr. Chad Miller's Innovative Classroom Trade Shows 40:21

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Dr. Chad Miller from Colorado State University shares his innovative approach to teaching horticulture through a classroom trade show format that transforms traditional plant identification courses into engaging, multidimensional learning experiences. As the 2024 ASHS Outstanding Undergraduate Educator award winner, he discusses how he combines pla…

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The Local Bar 218 - Then You Become... 1:04:49

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Football time in the south! How can being a Clemson or Carolina fan absolutely destroy humanity and send our entire planet into a downward spiral that we could never get back from? Whitney Cummings, Stephen A. Smith, Express VPN, Death Valley Daddy, Patick Davis, Google, and a whole list of others just may save or destroy us. Give this one a listen…

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Khanversation #54: National Conservatism, Abundance and Black Crime

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National Conservatism Abundance Black Crime Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Ryan P. Williams: the Claremont Institute standing athwart history

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Today Razib talks to Ryan P. Williams. He is president of The Claremont Institute, a position he has held since 2017. He is also a contributor to The Claremont Review of Books and started The American Mind. Williams earned a B.A. in political science and Economics from Hillsdale College and an M.A. in politics from Claremont Graduate University. He…

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Ryan P. Williams: the Claremont Institute standing athwart history

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Today Razib talks to Ryan P. Williams. He is president of The Claremont Institute, a position he has held since 2017. He is also a contributor to The Claremont Review of Books and started The American Mind. Williams earned a B.A. in political science and Economics from Hillsdale College and an M.A. in politics from Claremont Graduate University. He…

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Episode 1677 - Tom Scharpling 1:44:14

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Tom Scharpling is celebrating the 25th year of his beloved comedy playground, The Best Show, which was one of the foundational inspirations for WTF back when it launched in 2009. Since then, Tom became a fan of WTF, a frequent guest, and a personal friend of Marc’s. Tom and Marc meet up for one final garage chat, reflecting on their respective achi…

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Jason Richwine: immigration moratorium now

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On last week’s episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib spoke with Alex Nowrestah, a vice president at the Cato Institute and a strong advocate for expanding legal immigration. This week, he turned to the other side of the debate with Jason Richwhine, a resident scholar at the Center for Immigration Studies and a vocal supporter of sharply reducing …

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Mental Health Expert: Brain Nutrition for ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism Based off 10,000 Genetic Tests | Dr Pepermintwala, MD 2:00:05

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Dr Shams Pepermintwala, MD is a personalized precision psychiatrist who has has performed over 10,000 genetic tests on his patients with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, and Bipolar and come to some fundamental conclusions about nutrition.Web: https://www.westtexaspsychiatry.com/Dr Shamsuddin Pepermintwala, MD runs West Texas Psychiatr…

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100. Encountering Jesus in the Book of Psalms (Chad Bird) 56:35

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The Book of Psalms is far more than ancient poetry—it’s the prayerbook of the Church and a vital guide for encountering Jesus. In this episode, we interview Chad Bird, author and scholar who specializes in teaching the Old Testament to Christians. We ask a variety of questions related to his newest book "Untamed Prayers." We explore why the Psalms …

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Episode 1676 - Mark Hamill 1:36:03

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Mark Hamill gets that you probably know more about Star Wars than he does and he’s ok with that. In fact, he’s so ok with where he’s at in his career, he’s really not worried about what comes next. Mark talks with Marc about his early days on soap operas, the faith he had in Star Wars being a big hit while they were making it, the casting troubles …

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Khanversation #53: Alpha School and and education in 2025

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On this episode Razib and Josiah talk to Pamela Hobart of Alpha School about education in the 21st century. Subscribe now Share Give a gift subscriptionBy Razib Khan

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Episode 1675 - Spike Lee 1:24:59

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Some of Spike Lee’s most indelible hallmarks, including a story set in New York City, a morality struggle, and a lead performance by Denzel Washington, are on display in his new film Highest 2 Lowest. Spike and Marc talk about this latest undertaking, as well as Spike’s affinity for being a teacher, his documentary work, Marc’s love of Bamboozled, …

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Chad Orzel: the state of physics and academia in 2025

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Chad Orzel is a physicist and science writer who has been blogging for nearly twenty-five years. He’s the author of four books, Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist and A Brief History of Timekeeping. T…

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Episode 1674 - Tim Heidecker 1:18:48

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Despite his two previous appearances on WTF, Tim Heidecker was not someone Marc felt truly comfortable around. In fact, Marc was intimidated by Tim. But as they’ve gotten older and connected over common interests, both Tim and Marc can now fully enjoy each other’s company. Meeting in the garage one more time, they talk about their shared pursuit of…

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Alex Nowrasteh: an immigration libertarian in Trump’s America

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Three years ago, Razib recorded two podcasts with two immigration experts on different sides of the issue, Alex Nowrestah and Jason Richwhine. While Nowrasteh, who works for the libertarian Cato Institute as Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies, supports higher levels of legal immigration, Richwine, a Resident Scholar at the Center…

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Shaping Orthopaedic's Future: Insights from AOA Past President, Dr. Alexander Ghanayem 33:37

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What makes a great orthopaedic leader? Dr. Alex Ghanayem, fresh off his term as the 137th President of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), shares candid reflections on leadership, legacy, and the future of orthopaedic surgery in this thought-provoking conversation with podcast host, Dr. Doug Lundy. Dr. Ghanayem brings refreshing humility to…

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Jonathan Anomaly and James Lee: is eugenics in our future?

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Recently, the new embryo-selection start-up Herasight has been in the news, finally coming out of stealth. Part of the buzz is because of the public involvement of well-known geneticists and academics like Alex Young and Joe Pickrell in Herasight’s algorithm development. Additionally, Noor Siddiqi, the CEO of Orchid, a competitor to Herasight (and …

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Episode 1673 - Regina King 1:40:10

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Regina King’s depth and range as an actor won her dozens of awards and allows her to choose projects best suited for her. Regina and Marc talk about her early sitcom days on 227, her breakthrough performances in films like Boyz n the Hood and Jerry Maguire, her acclaimed turns in If Beale Street Could Talk and Shirley, her work as a director, and h…