Best Dilemmas On Screen Podcasts (2025)

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14. [Whiplash] Pushing to Greatness or Pushing Too Far? (With Rabbi Yoni Ganger) 56:58

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Join Rabbi Ganger and I in exploring the movie Whiplash and how far we can push our students, children - and ourselves - in pursuing our path to greatness. Was Terrence Fletcher a visionary mentor or an abusive tyrant? Whiplash follows Andrew Neiman is a 19-year-old jazz drummer at the elite Shaffer Conservatory, the best music school in the countr…

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Body Shaming in the Digital Age: Mental Health & Wellness with Fatema Juma 44:05

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In this episode of Dig It with Imani, we sit down with Fatema Juma, a Clinical Nutritionist and Fitness Trainer, to unpack the hidden impact of body shaming in the digital world. From the rise of unrealistic beauty standards fueled by social media to the mental health struggles and physical health complications that follow, Fatema shares her expert…

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Ep. 368: I Want Work-Life Balance. Am I Doomed to Mediocrity? 1:27:58

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A 22-year-old made a splash recently when he published a Wall Street Journal op-ed claiming that work-life balance makes you mediocre. He went on to brag about how sleeping less than 4 hours a night and gaining 80 pounds helped him become a millionaire. In this episode, Cal wades into the furious debate this article sparked. He argues that once you…

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Free Expression: A Conversation with Jillian York 35:23

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This week, we sit down with Jillian York, Director for International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). We discuss her work defending digital rights and the EFF’s broader mission to keep the internet free, open, and accessible for people around the world.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Ep. 17 Hacking Humans: What is Social Engineering? 59:56

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Hosts Annie-Mei and Anika unpack social engineering or “human hacking”, with insights from books by Chris Hadnagy and Kevin Mitnick. They break down the attack lifecycle, common tactics (phishing, pretexting, tailgating, quid pro quo), and how AI is supercharging scams, then share practical defences: pause-and-verify, reduce digital footprints, and…

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Ep. 367: What if AI Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This? 1:37:12

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In recent years, it’s been hard not to react to the possibilities of generative AI without a mixture of euphoria or dread. But after OpenAI’s lackluster GPT-5 launch, a new, almost heretical-seeming question has emerged: what if progress on AI is stalled well short of the wild predictions we were promised? In today’s episode, Cal draws from reporti…

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Stepping Back from the Screen: A Discussion with Professor Luke Stark 45:21

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This week we sit down with Professor Luke Stark and discuss how humans interpret and make sense of digital technology, the ways we calculate and often miscalculate what these systems can actually do. Our conversation explores the messy, human side of digital life.By Risllo Productions LLC

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What Shared Parenting Really Looks Like with Matt Blake 15:00

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Journalist and author Matt Blake joins Parents Who Think host Danusia Malina-Derben for a candid conversation about what it actually means to co-parent equally. Since his daughter was born, Matt has shared care 50/50 with her mother, through relationship shifts, career trade-offs, and a system that still assumes mothers carry the load. Together, Ma…

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Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023) 1:17:10

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In this replay of one of the more popular episodes from the Deep Questions archives, originally aired in August ,2023, Cal explores some of his early strategies for cultivating a deeper life. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Today’s Deep Q…

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The Web We Deserve: A Discussion with Professor Sarah T. Roberts 48:10

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This week, we sit down with Professor Sarah T. Roberts of UCLA and discuss how Big Tech has twisted the internet into a tool for profit and control. Our conversation asks what it means to push back and reclaim a web that serves people, not just powerful corporations.By Risllo Productions LLC

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What We Get Wrong About Screen Time with Jordan Shapiro 14:59

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What if everything we thought we knew about screen time was the wrong conversation? In this episode, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Jordan Shapiro for a refreshingly grounded take on parenting in the digital age. Together, they unpack why most debates around tech and children are missing the point. Jordan challenges the obsession with duration, how lo…

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Malala in Tanzania: Turning Promises into Action 25:13

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In this episode of Dig It with Imani, host Imani Henrick sits down with Malala Yousafzai to reflect on her recent visit to Tanzania. From unforgettable moments on the ground to inspiring encounters with local women leaders, Malala shares what she learned, why Tanzania holds a special place in her activism, and the urgent realities of funding grassr…

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Ep. 16 Combatting Online Scams with Wadzi Nenzou 48:52

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Annie-Mei and Anika are joined by Wadzi Nenzou, who is the founder of 'Our Scam Stories'. Wadzi shares her mission of educating people about investment scams to help them build wealth without losing hard-earned money. With over 18 years of experience in financial services, Wadzi discusses the importance of sharing scam survivor stories to reduce st…

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Ep. 365: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back) 1:02:48

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Why do we end up entangled with tools that don’t have our best interests in mind? How can we fix this situation? In this episode, Cal dives deep into the difference between additive and extractive technologies, telling a story that weaves old technology with old versions of modern tools, testimony from recent trials to ideas from leading technology…

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AI, the Internet, and the Future of Hollywood 44:03

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This week, we sit down with Glen Reynolds, a veteran producer’s rep who has helped countless independent films find their way to audiences. With experience spanning production, sales, and distribution, Glen shares insights from every corner of the indie film business.By Risllo Productions LLC

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What Matrescence Really Means with Dr Aurelie Athan 14:57

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Becoming a mother isn’t just a personal change but a profound identity transformation on par with adolescence. In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben is joined by Dr. Aurélie Athan, clinical psychologist and scholar of reproductive identity, whose groundbreaking work on matrescence reframes motherhood as a major developmental p…

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Ep. 364: Metrics 101 1:09:24

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When Cal recently returned home from his time spent up in New England he set up a whole new set of daily metrics to track in the fall to keep him pointed toward the deep life. And they failed. Hard. In this episode, Cal dissects why metrics matter, why they’re easy to mess up (including the mistakes he made), and how to use them correctly (includin…

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AI 101: A Conversation with Professor Michael Littman 1:00:37

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This week, we sit down with Professor Michael Littman of Brown University to break down the basics of AI and reinforcement learning. He does a brilliant job of explaining how it works, why it works, and whether AI is actually intelligent or just really good at faking it.By Risllo Productions LLC

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The Myth of the Harried Woman with Laura Vanderkam 14:58

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In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben speaks with Laura Vanderkam—author, researcher, and mother of five—about time. Not just how we spend it, but how we talk about it. Laura’s work tracks how high-achieving women actually use their hours, and what she found flies in the face of everything we’ve been told: the women she studie…

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Silenced by Screens: Technology-Facilitated Abuse in Marginalized Lives 26:30

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In this episode of Dig It with Imani, we confront the rising tide of Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA), a digital threat that disproportionately targets marginalized communities. From stalking and doxxing to digital exclusion, TFA reveals deeper issues of power and control in online spaces. Imani is joined by Najma, a seasoned digital rights advoc…

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Ep. 15 Cybersecurity Conferences 101 48:55

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Annie-Mei and Anika discuss their experiences of going to cybersecurity conferences. They talk about what you can expect and how not all conferences are the same. Anika explains her experience at BSides Canberra and doing the CTF challenge. Annie-Mei talks about her first time going to the biggest hacker conference in the world - DEFCON. Spoiler al…

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Ep. 363: Escaping the Digital Doldrums 1:09:27

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What does Walt Disney’s malaise in the 1940s have to do with our current struggles with our screens? In this episode, Cal uses a little-known story from Disney’s midlife to identify an effective strategy for escaping the nerve-deadening, dull state created by spending more and more of your professional and personal life on screens. He then answers …

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Angel Down: Talking to Author Daniel Kraus About His Newest Book 40:46

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This week, we sit down with acclaimed author Daniel Kraus and discuss his new book, Angel Down. We talk about AI, the internet, and writing and creativity in the digital era.By Risllo Productions LLC

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I Am Enough with Marisa Peer 14:58

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In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben is joined by Marisa Peer to discuss why “I am enough” is more than a mantra, it’s a psychological reset that ripples through families. Drawing on decades of therapeutic work and her own personal evolution, Marisa unpacks how societal norms, school gate competition, and everyday self-c…

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13. [Lord of the Rings] Frodo or Sam - Who's The Bigger Hero? (With Rabbi Menachem Siderson) 1:03:37

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Join R. Siderson for the classic question: who's the bigger hero, Frodo or Sam? A deeper look into what Judaism views as heroism. The Lord of the Rings follows Frodo, a hobbit who inherits a magical ring that turns out to be the One Ring, which was created by the Dark Lord Sauron to control Middle-earth. The only way to destroy the Ring is to bring…

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Ep. 362: The Texting Dilemma 1:10:47

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When we think about unhealthy phone usage, we think about the flashing apps, like TikTok and Instagram, in which billions of dollars have been spent to grab our attention. In this episode, Cal points to an unassuming culprit that may be just as responsible: simple messaging apps. He explores research that connects the social stress of pending messa…

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iPredator: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, PsyD 47:24

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to talk about the dark side of online behavior. From cyberstalking to internet trolling, he walks us through the disturbing ways people weaponize the web.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Jealousy and Sex with Erica Jong 14:58

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What happens when a woman writes the truth the world isn’t ready to hear? In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben joins Erica Jong, novelist, poet, and unapologetic icon, in a conversation about the power and price of honesty. They explore how female jealousy gets buried in family and friendship, how mothers and daughters c…

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Unmasking Digital Violence: Youth Voices Against Online Abuse 27:10

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In this episode of Dig It With Imani, young advocates Martin from Ghana and James from Kenya speak out on online gender-based violence, digital discrimination, and the urgent need for safer digital spaces. From leaked photos to systemic inaction, their stories spotlight the real risks young people face and the changes they demand. They unpack how h…

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Ep. 14 From Working at Apple to DJing at DEFCON with Rodman Ramezanian 59:57

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Annie-Mei and Anika are joined by cybersecurity professional Rodman Ramezanian. Rodman shares insights into his 14-year career, touching on his beginnings at Apple as an iOS specialist, his role in cybersecurity across various sectors, and his position as the Director of Events and Professional Development for ISACA Canberra. He also dives into the…

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Ep. 361: Do You Need an App Blocker? 59:42

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Are you worried that you’re using your phone too much? An app blocker might make sense. But how do they work, and which one is right for you? In this episode, Cal goes deep into the motivation, technology, and ultimate end game of this distraction fighting technology. He then answers listener questions and discusses some intriguing comments he’s be…

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I’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AI 52:15

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This week, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Digital Marketing Consultant. We talk AI, the internet, and everything in between and how it all shapes the way we live, work, and think.By Risllo Productions LLC

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A Grown-Up Conversation About Manhood with Ken Mossman 14:33

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In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Ken Mossman for a layered and moving conversation about modern masculinity, emotional maturity, and what it means to be an integrated man. Ken brings wit and wisdom to topics most men were never taught to face: how to play, how to feel, and how to take responsibility without shame or…

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Ep. 360: One-Page Productivity 57:29

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Trying to stick to complicated time management systems without any breaks can eventually lead to burn out. But if you stop organizational efforts altogether, your life can become a stressful mess. In this episode, Cal taps the wisdom of an elite running coach to devise what he calls one-page productivity: a minimum time management system, meant to …

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AI Bill of Rights: A Discussion with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian 35:50

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Professor at Brown University and co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, to talk about AI, fairness, accountability, and the future of algorithmic decision-making.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Mummy was a Secret Drinker with Clare Pooley 14:57

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Parents Who Think host Danusia Malina-Derben joins Clare Pooley in an unflinching conversation about motherhood, sobriety, and the silent unraveling that so often hides behind ‘wine o’clock’.” Together, Clare and Danusia speak frankly about alcohol as a socially sanctioned drug, the seductive myths around moderation, and the messy, non-linear journ…