Best Gary Sherman Podcasts (2025)

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Comets 16:59

5m ago16:59

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For thousands of years, people have looked into the night sky and seen something unusual. It was fuzzy, sometimes bright, and it wasn’t there before. It appeared out of nowhere and, after a few days or weeks, disappeared as mysteriously as it had appeared. When these events occurred, they were often interpreted as omens. Good or bad depending on wh…

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Aircraft Carriers (Encore) 15:27

9m ago15:27

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Aircraft carriers are some of the most fearsome weapons in the world. They are enormous platforms that can travel around the globe, projecting power over an enormous part of it. However, aircraft carriers have a rather humble origin that actually predates the invention of the airplane. Throughout the 20th century, they saw many innovations and adap…

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1775: The Start of the American Revolution 16:04

38m ago16:04

16:04

If you were to ask most people what year they associate with the American Revolution, it would be 1776. That was the year that the Continental Congress declared Independence. However, 1776 wasn’t the start of the revolution, nor was it the end of the revolution. In fact, if it hadn’t been for the Declaration of Independence, it would have gone down…

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Personalization, Privacy, and Policy (with Rob Sherman) 39:40

2h ago39:40

39:40

As social media platforms integrate personalization technology, questions around privacy, transparency, and user choice are becoming increasingly pronounced. What does personalization really mean for users? How do platforms like Facebook and Instagram decide what content or ads you see? And how can companies ensure that personalization enhances use…

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The Norman Conquest 16:48

14m ago16:48

16:48

On October 14, 1066, England changed forever. Forces from Normandy, France, defeated the English King and changed life in England forever. It affected everyone from the aristocracy down to the commoners, and it even trickled down to the very language spoken in the country itself. In fact, the events of 1066 can still be seen and felt today. Learn m…

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Alcatraz 16:30

3m ago16:30

16:30

Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay is one of the Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, with over a million visitors every year. Most people know of Alcatraz as a prison, yet it only served as a prison for a very short period of time. During its history, it has served mu…

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Jayson Nickol - Going Low, the Most Important Stat, and How to Move On from Bad Shots 57:48

5h ago57:48

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Jayson Nickol is one of the top golf instructors on Skillest, and perhaps most notably he's coach of Chasing Scratch's Mike Shade. Jayson kills em with kindness as he joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00 What’s Stopping Mike from Chasing Scratch from Getting to Scratch? 01:29 Prioritizing Reps in Practice Planning 08:09 Playing …

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The RMS Titanic 16:54

6h ago16:54

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On April 15, 1912, one of the greatest disasters in modern nautical history took place. The RMS Titanic, one of the most celebrated ships of its era, struck an iceberg and sank on its inaugural voyage. While the story of the Titanic is well known, it has been exaggerated throughout the years, and there are many misconceptions about the ship and its…

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Miyamoto Musashi (Encore) 13:51

1d ago13:51

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In the early 17th century, Japan was witness to a samurai who was arguably its greatest warrior ever. He wasn’t just one of the greatest swordsmen in history; he was a philosopher, a writer, an artist, and, in contravention to the samurai code at the time, he was a vagabond. Today, he is considered a saint of Japanese martial arts, and he has been …

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The Ancient Greek Olympics 15:27

2d ago15:27

15:27

Almost 3000 years ago, the Ancient Greeks established what was a unique method of honoring their gods: an athletic competition. Men from city states all over the Greek world would come to Mount Olympus to compete. For those crowned champion, there were few honors greater. Over the centuries, more and more competitions were added until one day, an e…

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Dubrovnik 15:47

3d ago15:47

15:47

Located on the Adriatic Sea in the southernmost part of Croatia is the city of Dubrovnik. Founded in the 7th century, it rose in prominence and became one of the leading city-states in Europe. It was a major competitor with Venice in the region and had complicated relations with both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. It was the site of one of the …

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The Third Amendment 15:03

4d ago15:03

15:03

The Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution holds some of the most treasured rights held by Americans. This includes the rights of free speech, religion, assembly, due process, and protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, and self incrimination. However, there are other parts to the bill of rights. Parts that don’t get quite…

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Seed. Oils 16:35

5d ago16:35

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Whether or not you are aware of it, in the last day, if you are anywhere near average, there is a very good chance that you have consumed seed oils. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet. They are contained in almost every processed food and a great many foods prepared at home and in restaurants. For one of the biggest components of the moder…

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The Battle of Tours (Encore) 14:20

6d ago14:20

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In the year 732, one of the most important battles in world history took place between the cities of Tours and Portier in France. On one side was an unstoppable juggernaut that had amassed one of the largest empires in world history in less than a century. On the other side was a vastly outnumbered force that lacked the primary weapon of the era, h…

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Jon Schram - Clutch, Flow, and Golf Confidence vs. Delusion 1:09:25

7d ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Jon Schram is a performance coach for competitive golfers, poker players, business executives and many other areas. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 What is clutch? 05:27 The Impact of Importance on Performance 08:57 When the lights turn on, are you better or worse? 12:16 Rory's Masters- He pulled off the hard shots, but …

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A Journey to the Center of the Earth 16:16

7d ago16:16

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No matter where you are on Earth right now, there is approximately 6,400 kilometers or 4,000 miles of rock beneath your feet. All of that rock isn’t the same. There exist different layers below the surface that have different properties and different compositions. There is even a layer near the center of the Earth where the rock isn’t even a solid,…

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Triple Crowns and Grand Slams 15:40

8d ago15:40

15:40

Many different sports have a concept of a triple crown or a grand slam. What it is defined as differs from sport to sport, but what they all have in common is that achieving a triple crown or a grand slam is considered to be the pinnacle of the game. In some sports, the triple crown or grand slam has achieved a legendary status, and in others, the …

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A Brief History of Australia 15:47

9d ago15:47

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Australia is a unique country. By area, it's huge. By population, however, it is dwarfed by smaller countries such as Nepal, Ghana, Yemen, and the United Kingdom. By modern standards, the nation is quite young, yet it has a history that goes back further than almost any other country. …and there is also the thing with the criminals. Learn more abou…

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When Exactly Did the Roman Empire Fall? (Encore) 14:15

15d ago14:15

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The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in the ancient world. It left us a host of languages based on Latin, as well as many cultural institutions which still exist. While the Roman Empire is gone, when exactly did it cease to exist? Learn more about exactly when the Roman Empire fell and if such a thing even makes sense on this episode of…

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EP267: The Yosemite Killer 39:41

11d ago39:41

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In EP267, we examine the deeply unsettling case of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Killer. On the surface, Cary seemed quiet--reserved, even overlooked. But behind that silence was a storm of inner torment, obsession, and darkness. What makes his story even more chilling is the irony: Cary Stayner, was the brother of Steven Stayner (who we discussed in …

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The Isles of Scilly and the 350-Year War 15:10

11d ago15:10

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Located off the tip of Cornwall, England, lies a small group of islands known as the Isles of Scilly. If you’ve never heard of the Isles of Scilly before, you probably just chuckled when you heard the name. If you have heard of them, you know that they comprise the extreme southwest point of the United Kingdom and are the warmest part of the countr…

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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor 1:11:01

15d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Yiyun Li joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Piano Tuner’s Wives,” by William Trevor, which was published in The New Yorker in 1995. Li has published eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “Book of Goose,” a winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a fina…

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Questions and Answers: Volume 30 14:54

12d ago14:54

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The Bahamas 17:08

13d ago17:08

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Located just 50 miles off the coast of Miami, Florida, is the nation of the Bahamas. It is a large archipelago of islands covering over 5000 square miles in the Atlantic Ocean. The Bahamas are a unique country both historically and geologically. It has a landscape unlike any other in the world, and it has been at the forefront of the European colon…

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Lou Stagner - Stats, Expectations, and Managing Emotions on the Golf Course 1:13:30

15d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Lou Stagner is a statistician, coach, and one of the most influential voices in the golf industry. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Emotional Control in Golf 05:07 Statistics and Anger 10:23 How much should we be thinking about stats? 12:56 The Importance of Data Tracking 14:49 Playing with Confidence vs. Emotion 19:15 St…

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Numbers Stations (Encore) 14:13

14d ago14:13

14:13

If you ever stay up at night scanning through frequencies on shortwave radio, there is a good chance you might come across something very odd and kind of creepy. You will find a station that is nothing but a disembodied voice reading off a seemingly random string of numbers. There is often an identifying sound or song which is played on a regular b…

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Origins of the Internet 17:36

15d ago17:36

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If you are listening to my words right now, then you are obviously an internet user. The internet has arguably been the most transformative technology of the last fifty years. But it wasn’t developed overnight or all at once. It was a gradual process to solve specific problems, and no one knew at the time that it would become the basis of a global …

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The Battle of Vicksburg 16:25

16d ago16:25

16:25

The most famous battles of the US Civil War all occurred in the eastern theater, such as Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, and Bull Run. However, one of the most important battles, from both a strategic and tactical standpoint, took place in the west. It was one of the most brilliant led battles of the entire conflict, and it vaulted into prominence a …

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EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner 33:34

17d ago33:34

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At just seven years old, Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a predator who would hold him captive for seven long years--years in which the world moved on, but Steven was forced to grow up in the shadows of a stolen identity. His eventual escape and heroic rescue of another young boy made national headlines and turned him into a symbol of courage. But …

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The History of Banks and Banking 17:14

17d ago17:14

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One of the biggest and most important industries in the world is banking. Banks are large, control an enormous amount of money, and are often the most influential economic institutions in most countries. Yet, banks are not a modern invention. Banks, in one form or another, have been around for thousands of years and have evolved into the modern ins…

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EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2 42:36

18d ago42:36

42:36

The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who …

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Calendar Reform 16:38

18d ago16:38

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Our calendar and system of keeping time are rather unique. It isn’t nice and tidy like the metric system. It is a collection of odd time units, leap years, and rotating calendars. As such, many people throughout history have thought that they could do better. So they have made proposals for changing our calendar, some of which would be very differe…

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Sherman’s March to the Sea (Encore) 14:12

24d ago14:12

14:12

Just one week after President Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in November 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman set out to execute one of the most audacious plans of the US Civil War. His plan involved violating several central tenets of warfare, which had been established for thousands of years, yet in the process, he helped bring the war to…

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Gary Nicol - Intention, Attention, Attitude, and Enjoying Golf 50:56

25d ago50:56

50:56

Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. Topics: - Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity. - Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores. - The human brain …

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Sede Vacante and The Process of Papal Succession 15:54

25d ago15:54

15:54

After the death or resignation of a pope, but before the election of a new pope, there is a period of time at the Vatican known as Sede Vacante. The Sede Vacante doesn’t last very long, and it doesn’t happen very often, but when it does occur, it is a very busy time. This period has its own coat of arms and highly regimented series of events that h…

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The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence 17:34

22d ago17:34

17:34

One of the greatest periods of social and technological change in world history was the Renaissance. At the heart of the Renaissance was the city-state of Florence. It was the home to some of the world’s greatest artists and thinkers. At the heart of Florence was a family that ran the city for several centuries. They became fabulously wealthy and s…

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The Battle of Marathon (Encore) 13:57

27d ago13:57

13:57

In the year 490 BC, one of the most pivotal battles in world history took place. Just north of the City of Athens, Persian and Greek forces clashed in what was to be the first Persian attempt to invade Greece. Despite being seriously outnumbered, the Greeks managed to win a decisive victory that had long-lasting ramifications. Learn more about the …

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Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma 15:18

23d ago15:18

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Today, approximately 160 currencies are used worldwide. Some countries share the same currency, while others use the currency of another country. However, not all currencies are equal. One currency always tends to become the dominant currency in international affairs, known as the global reserve currency. There are benefits for the country that iss…

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Biological Taxonomy and the Tree of Life 17:02

29d ago17:02

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All living things on the planet Earth, from microbes to whales, can be categorized into a single hierarchical system. This system has been developed over the last 300 years. Layers have been added, and there have been debates as to what creatures should go where. However, it has proved an incredibly useful way to understand how all life is connecte…

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The Search for Life Outside the Solar System 16:47

1M ago16:47

16:47

In 1995, the first planet outside our solar system was discovered. Since then, with improved techniques and tools, over 5,000 exoplanets have been confirmed, and another 10,000 candidates are awaiting confirmation. With some of these exoplanets, astronomers can actually study their atmospheres and search for signs of life. Learn more about the sear…

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EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2 38:55

26d ago38:55

38:55

He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a tr…

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Rare Earth Elements (Encore) 11:27

26d ago11:27

11:27

Modern society is completely dependent on a set of technologies that include computer chips, fiber optic cables, lasers, video screens, electric motors, and batteries. All of those things are dependent on a small category of chemicals called rare earth elements. Their importance in technology has made them a focal point of international trade and p…

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Howard Falco - Confidence, Golf Trauma, and the Invincible Golf Mindset 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Howard Falco, author of Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success, joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Confidence Comes from Fundamentals 03:28 Bad Round: Fix or Adapt? 08:15 The Intersection of Life and Golf 14:40 What Makes Golf So Hard and So Great? 18:42 Optimism and Performance in G…

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The History of Wire 16:39

27d ago16:39

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The modern world runs on metal wires. These thin metal strands literally circle the globe and are responsible for much of the world’s electrical power and communications. It is something so basic that most people never bother to stop and think about how wires are made. It turns out wire has been made for thousands of years, although its uses have c…

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The Occupation and Liberation of Paris 16:09

29d ago16:09

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Of all the cities that experienced the Second World War, one of the most interesting stories is that of Paris. Paris was not the scene of major fighting like Warsaw, which was all but destroyed. It was occupied for over four years, during which time it saw acts of resistance and collaboration. When the city was liberated after the invasion of Norma…

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