Best Chris Muller Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 384: Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it 10:31

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Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it Brilliant engineers often struggle to give presentations that are clear, engaging, and understandable — especially for nontechnical audiences. In this episode of Teach the Geek, I explain why technical professionals stumble in front of an audience and share practical tips to fix it…

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Right to Reply: A Dialogos about Sensemaking with Alexander Beiner 1:12:10

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We are joined by Alexander Beiner, current founder of Kainos and former co-founder of Rebel Wisdom, to grapple with that eternally slippery concept: sensemaking. Naturally, this leads us through interdisciplinary adventurism, reflections on the (il)legitimacy of academia, and the recurring “meaning crisis” that haunts our times. Sense will be made,…

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Supplementary Material 39: Bad Guys, Panpsychists, and Sensemakers 37:58

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Chris and Matt walk into a bar with an atheist sensemaker, an Ayurvedic Guru, and a Christian Apologist, and predictable frivolities ensue. Featuring not one but two good-natured, robust exchanges of opinion between our two hosts. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 42 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/Decoding…

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EP. 383 - Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Speaker and STEM Advocate 25:32

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Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Speaker and STEM Advocate Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur is an engineer with over 22 years of experience in the entertainment industry, leading projects in engineering, design, and technical management for major theme parks. Outside of work, she’s also a speaker and STEM advocate, inspiring the next generation of STEM workers. I…

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Required Readings: The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis 16:44

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In another exciting Required Reading episode, Chris and Matt offer their penetrating, high IQ thoughts on the latest book by journalist and podcast quizmaster, Helen Lewis. Titled 'The Genius Myth: The Dangerous Allure of Rebels, Monsters, and Rule Breakers', the book tears into some of the long-enduring myths surrounding historical and contemporar…

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Discussing Nazis and Gurus with Al Murray 1:07:17

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We welcome Al Murray, the comedian who might just be your new favourite historian, to Decoding the Gurus. In a crossover you probably didn’t expect, we discuss World War II, Wehraboos, gurus, and the contemporary comedy scene... something for all the family. Along the way, we touch on British nostalgia, military fetishism, and self-styled “truth te…

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Keith Raniere: The Serpent and the Cognitive Fog 3:08:49

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Kicking off cult season, Chris and Matt take a dip into the manipulative world of NXIVM founder and self-proclaimed 200-IQ “Vanguard,” Keith Raniere, as he talks with his then-disciple and ex-Hollywood actress, Allison Mack. Through a haze of pseudo-profound musings and decorative scholarship, Raniere sermonises on creativity, authenticity, and the…

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EP. 382 - Dianna Deeney: A Coach of Quality 27:46

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Dianna Deeney: A Coach of Quality Dianna Deeney is an engineer, product development coach, and founder of Deeney Enterprises. With over 25 years in manufacturing, she’s worked her way up from the plant floor to leading product design and quality engineering teams. She’s also the author of the book “Pierce the Design Fog”, showing how leaders can br…

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Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin 1:13:43

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Join Matt and Chris as they dive into the controversy-ridden world of the lab leak theory, accompanied by biochemist-turned-author Philipp Markolin. Philipp details his journey into the abyss of lab leak lore and sensationalist media, documenting how thorough research was pushed aside in favour of conspiratorial discourse. For those who dream of a …

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EP. 381: Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate, founding a consultancy, and giving technical presentations 30:39

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Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate, founding a consultancy, and giving technical presentations Dr. Harold Lee III is the founder of the Preferred Thinking Group, a consultancy that provides services such as soft skill development, career readiness training, and project management. I’m curious to learn more about his work in corporate, his moti…

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Supplementary Material 38: Toxic Mould Symbiosis, Mild Phrenology, and the Best People in the World 49:51

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We end the futile struggle, embrace the toxins, and become one with our mould brethren. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 38 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 38 00:00 Intro 02:54 Boomer Matt reacts to Twitter videos 07:31 Shellenberger and Tucker discuss the 9/11 File…

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EP. 380: Jenn Stevens on Working with Technical Professionals on their Communication Skills 30:28

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Jenn Stevens on Working with Technical Professionals on their Communication Skills Jenn Stevens is the founder of Presence Coaching & Consulting, working with growing tech companies on the human side of technical problems. She has spent her career helping leaders discover that their biggest challenges aren't technical but are about communication, l…

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EP. 379: Jacques the Party Scientist is Bringing Joy to the World 27:03

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Jacques the Party Scientist is Bringing Joy to the World Jacques The Party Scientist ditched his career in pharmacology to, among other things, develop the Joy Bootcamp, the first joy-based leadership retreat. We chatted about his corporate life in Medical Devices (something we have in common), his transition to self-employment, and the ways in whi…

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EP 114 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Preserving Our Hunting Heritage 1:08:42

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It is an exciting time in the NWTF Education and Outreach arena, especially as we continue to grow our programs. The NWTF's vision has always been to unite a nation through the power of the outdoors, and through talking with NWTF education and outreach staff, one can see how far we've come. To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day for 2025, we…

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EP 113 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Western Region 46:02

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In this episode of the NWTF podcast, we explore what makes the West unique — and why conservation here matters to all of us. The American West is a region of unmatched beauty and opportunity, but also one of incredible complexity. From rugged mountains to sprawling deserts, its vast public lands provide vital wildlife habitat and unparalleled acces…

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 2: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:36:42

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Matt and Chris once again take up their oars and plunge deeper into the recursive whirlpools of contemporary sensemaking. Picking up where Part 1 left off, having grappled with conscience, touchstones, hierarchies, and normativity, we return to the sensemaking labyrinth to see just how many more words and concepts the combined powers of Peterson, V…

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EP 112 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Midwestern Region 46:42

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The NWTF has just launched its bold new Roots to Roost Initiative — a groundbreaking, cross-boundary conservation effort set to make a landscape-scale impact across the Midwest. This initiative bolsters the organization's conservation, policy, and education efforts to increase wild turkey populations and conserve the diverse ecosystems they depend …

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EP. 378: Darnell Dixon on STEM Advocacy, Being a Manager, and Technical Speaking 31:10

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Darnell Dixon on STEM Advocacy, Being a Manager, and Technical Speaking Darnell Dixon is an engineer and STEM advocate, working with local schools and organizations to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. I’m keen to learn more about his journey in Engineering, his advocacy efforts, and the ways in which speaking has impacted hi…

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EP 111 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Great Plains Region 40:36

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In this episode of the NWTF Turkey Call All Access Podcast NWTF staff members from the Great Plains region explore the vital connection between wild turkeys, riparian ecosystems, and NWTF's Waterways for Wildlife Initiative. Together, they break down why riparian corridors—those narrow but powerful "ribbons of life" along rivers and streams—are so …

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EP 110 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Southeastern Region 55:11

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The NWTF's Habitat for the Hatch initiative just wrapped up its second year, improving nesting and brood-rearing habitat across the Southeast at an accelerated pace. The initiative is made possible by NWTF state chapters, partners, staff and a shared dedication to the wild turkey. In this episode of the Turkey Call All Access podcast, we're joined …

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EP 109 2025 NWTF Conservation Week: Northeastern Region 55:28

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There's always something new to learn when you sit down with a group of NWTF biologists and foresters. Our Forests and Flocks Initiative just celebrated its first successful year of many to come, and we wanted to know what this past year looked like for the Northeast. For anyone who wants to learn more about the initiative or wants to hear more abo…

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Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers 41:48

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Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGur…

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EP. 377 - Engineer Kim Burton on being a Pilot, Giving Presentations, and Managing Others 26:31

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Engineer Kim Burton on being a Pilot, Giving Presentations, and Managing Others Kim Burton is a director of project engineering. She’s a pilot, too. I’m curious to learn more about where her interest in Engineering came from, her work in industry, and how speaking has benefited her work life. To get in touch with Kim, visit https://www.linkedin.com…

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:15:09

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Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, many deep and complex concepts and puzzle over definitions of conscience, the vertical hierarchy, value, normativity, goals & ideals, quests, the ultimate…

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EP 376: Melanie Myles - Engineer Turned Coach: Master Career Growth & Public Speaking in STEM 29:31

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Melanie Myles - Engineer Turned Coach: Master Career Growth & Public Speaking in STEM Melanie Myles is founder of Arctic Butterfly Coaching and Consulting. She helps women in STEM take control of their careers via the GRACE framework. I’m keen to learn how an engineer got into coaching, her life industry, and the ways in which speaking has worked f…

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EP. 375 - Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking Insights 31:59

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Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking Insights Today my guest is Dr. Barbara Oakley, a distinguished professor of Engineering. She didn’t start there, though. She spent time in the military before embarking on a career in industry, which ultimately led her to academia. I’m curious to learn more about…

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Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism 45:37

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We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 36 00:00 Introductio…

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EP. 374 - Caroline Dunn: From Engineer to YouTuber 31:05

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Caroline Dunn: From Engineer to YouTuber Caroline Dunn is a YouTube creator and author. In her corporate life, she started in engineering and transitioned to marketing before pursuing her current endeavors. I’m curious to find out more about her previous work life, the change to creator, and the ways that her past has prepared her for what she does…

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EP. 373 - The Communication Gap Brilliant Minds Need to be Aware Of 11:40

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The Communication Gap Brilliant Minds Need to be Aware OfI attended the SPI Optics + Photonics conference and notice some things that perhaps don't affect a technical audience, but will affect a non-technical one. I laid out 3 challenges that technical presenters must overcome to effectively communicate with a non-technical audience. Do you agree w…

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Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists 29:43

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We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 35 00:05 Introduction 01:52 Matt's Apology 06:55 Just Life... 12:34 Matt's Foodie Corner 14:01…

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Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms 3:08:40

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In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adams’ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-related problems. Somewhere in a cosmic server farm, Scott is endlessly confronted with blocked drains, dripping faucets, and municipal water conspiracies, …

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EP. 372 - Dr. Stella Lee: Paradoxical Learning 31:58

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Dr. Stella Lee: Paradoxical Learning Dr. Stella Lee is founder of Paradox Learning, a consultancy that partners with clients to develop initiatives in digital learning transformation, AI integration, and workforce capability development. I’m curious to learn more about how she came to founding her consultancy, the work she did along the way to get …

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Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth 1:19:39

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In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere and takes us on a whirlwind tour of various misogynistic and anti-feminist subcultures, including pickup artists, incels, and the blue, red, a…

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EP. 371: Frank DiBartolomeo - From Military to Speaking 28:49

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Frank DiBartolomeo - From Military to Speaking Frank DiBartolomeo is the founder of DiBartolomeo Consulting International (DCI) and host of the Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals podcast. After years in the armed forces and working in engineering roles, he started his firm to help technical professionals with their public speaking skil…

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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EP. 370 - Cartis Best: Non-Impulsive Leadership 29:19

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Cartis Best: Non-Impulsive Leadership Cartis Best is the director of Impulse Leadership LLC, working with clients to develop strategies to lead, especially in uncertain times. I’m curious to find out more about his journey, namely how his Engineering background benefited him in what he does now, how his clients work with him, and how speaking figur…

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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EP. 369 - The Teach the Geek Story 12:23

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In this solo episode, I talk about the genesis of Teach the Geek, starting from my days working as an engineer to where Teach the Geek is today, working with organizations to help their technical staff communicate more effectively with non-technical audiences. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Working with technical professionals so they …

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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EP 108 Chris Skates 1:11:53

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Chris Skates is a freelance writer, former chemist, outdoor writer, political commentator, speechwriter and advisor. Most importantly, though, he is an NWTF member and a long-time turkey hunter. The NWTF's Pete Muller is joined by Skates to chat about the 2025 turkey season, reminisce on Skates' journey as an outdoor writer, past hunting stories — …

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EP 368: Sig Muller - The World's Best 28:07

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Sig Muller - The World's Best Sig Muller, founder of Be the World’s Best, offers keynote speaking, executive coaching and team workshops to help people find their focus, remove barriers, and spark their greatness. I’m curious to learn how his Engineering background shaped his career path, what made him decide to found Be the World’s Best, and every…

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EP. 367: Michelle Doerr - Wildlife Biologist and Ecopsychologist 27:41

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Michelle Doerr - Wildlife Biologist and Ecopsychologist Michelle Doerr is president of Anavah Consulting. With a background as a wildlife biologist and experience in ecopsychology, she designs workshops and coaching that foster healing, growth, and a culture of thriving. I’m keen to learn more about the motivation to found her consultancy, the work…

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EP. 366 - Derek Crager: The Pocket Mentor 28:27

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Derek Crager: The Pocket Mentor Derek Crager is the founder of Practical Ai and creator of Pocket Mentor, a voice-based AI that teaches, troubleshoots, and trains your team through a simple phone call. I’m curious to learn more about the motivation to start Practical AI. From what I’ve learned about Derek so far, like myself, he’s an advocate for e…

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Required Readings: Buddhism - A Journey Through History 28:53

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In this episode of "Decoding Academia: Required Readings", Chris and Matt take a joint stroll through the history of Buddhism through Donald S. Lopez Jr.'s latest book, 'Buddhism: A Journey Through History.' We discuss the unexpected historical and cultural facets of Buddhism, how modern interpretations can often romanticise ancient practices, and …

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Mind, Culture & Visual Illusions: Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone on Visual Illusions 1:06:48

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In this academic-themed interview episode of Decoding the Gurus, Matt and Chris sit down to chat with Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone (@chazfirestone) about their recent paper 'Is Visual Perception WEIRD? The Müller-Lyer Illusion and the Cultural Byproduct Hypothesis.' In a conversation that serves as a welcome tonic to the endless lamentations of th…

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Episode 8: Tajana Tokyo | Apple, Beyoncé, and communicating the feeling of movement to music. 35:47

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For our final episode of season 1, we sit down with Tajana Tokyo. A visionary director who first toured the world as a dancer for iconic performers including Beyoncé and Janelle Monáe before turning her hand to directing. Her work is characterised by enthralling rhythm and movement, working with brands such as Apple, Amazon, Magners and Coppafeel! …

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Supplementary Material 32: A Shower of Bastards 37:24

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We wallow in the mud with some of the worst gurus of the gurusphere. Join us and lament the guru paradise that we all live in. Supplementary Material 32 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:22 Old Squeaky and Daily Life 03:53 Matthew McConaughey Episode Recap 08:13 The Liver King Controversy 16:14 Nazi Propaganda on YouTube 21:11 Historical Revisionism…

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EP. 365 - Gabriela Coe: Engineer and Podcaster 25:24

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Gabriela Coe: Engineer and Podcaster Gabriela Coe is an engineer, podcaster. Her podcast, Keys to the Future, is about her interviews with STEM professionals to learn more about their STEM journeys. I’m keen to learn more about how she ended up in her current field, why she started her podcast, and how being an effective communicator has worked for…

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Episode 7: Juanita Richards | Chanel, capturing community, and creating atmospheres that live on-screen. 32:35

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Juanita Richards is a photographer and director who creates connection with her subjects and within her stories placing intuition, energy, movement and rhythm at the heart of all that she does. This deep understanding of the people in her work means that even their movement can tell their stories, which is why music plays a pivotal role in her scen…