Best Josh Gruber Podcasts (2025)

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Microscopes: Madison McFerrin on Baking Science 28:27

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Join acclaimed singer-songwriter and Tiny Desk phenom Madison McFerrin as she bakes chocolate chip cookies live and chats with host Matt Whyte in the first Microscopes episode of Sing For Science. Madison shares how baking and music serve as parallel creative outlets—both shaped by improvisation, intuition, and love. They dig into the science of ba…

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Josh Ritter: Truth is a Dimension (Astrophysics with Avi Loeb) 53:24

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Taped Live in Boston as part of the 2025 WBUR Festival at City Space. Join celebrated American songwriter, Josh Ritter for a chat about the night sky, the dimensionality of truth, UAP, creativity and more with Harvard Astrophysicist, Dr. Avi Loeb. This episode also includes a live performance of Josh’s song "Truth is a Dimension (Both Invisible and…

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(UNCUT) YUNGBLUD and Brad Schoenfeld on Fitness Science | LABS 48:00

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Join UK superstar and boxing enthusiast, YUNGBLUD for his chat with renowned fitness performance scientist, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. We chat about the mechanics of boxing, how YUNGBLUD’s boxing practice has improved not just his strength and stamina as a performer but aided in treating his ADHD, how to sculpt your body systematically with resistance tr…

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LABS: YUNGBLUD and Brad Schoenfeld on Fitness Science 46:06

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Join UK superstar and boxing enthusiast, YUNGBLUD for his chat with renowned fitness performance scientist, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. We chat about the mechanics of boxing, how YUNGBLUD’s boxing practice has improved not just his strength and stamina as a performer but aided in treating his ADHD, how to sculpt your body systematically with resistance tr…

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Encore: LABS: David Byrne and Patrik Svensson on the Eel Question 51:55

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…

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Tommy Chong: Up In Smoke (Cannabis Science with Staci Gruber) 1:05:40

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Taped Live in Los Angeles at Dynasty Typewriter with cultural icon and comedy legend, Tommy Chong alongside world-renowned cannabis researcher, Dr. Staci Gruber (McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School).Together, they do a deep dive on what science can tell us about cannabis use both recreational and clinical. Discover how cannabis is revolutionizin…

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Jessie Reyez: Palo Santo (Smell Science with Pamela Dalton) 53:04

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Join Grammy-nominated Colombian-Canadian singer, Jessie Reyez for a chat about her hypnotic ode to “Palo Santo”. We talk about smudging, incense rituals in Colombia vs North America, crowd surfing accidents, how we smell, why smells produce such strong emotional responses, the DOD’s “Stink Bomb” and more!…

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RÜFÜS DU SOL: INHALE/EXHALE (Breathwork Science with Jack Feldman) 53:20

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Join RÜFÜS DU SOL lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist for a deep dive on the breathing tools he and his band use to sustain their demanding live performances and on the experience that inspired their latest album. Also joining us is perhaps the best known expert on the subject from the science world, UCLA neurologist Dr. Jack Feldman. We cover the psyched…

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Are Women the Second Victim of Abortion? with Ginna Cross 47:43

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In this episode, I sit down with Ginna Cross to tackle the problems with the “second victim” narrative in the abortion debate—the idea that women are just as much victims of abortion as their unborn children. Ginna shares her background in pregnancy health and what led her to challenge this perspective. We discuss why this mindset has weakened the …

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LABS: BLOND:ISH and Kara Wiggin on Plastic and Circularity 47:46

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Join massive Canadian DJ BLOND:ISH for a conversation about seeking a life of balance, her philosophy on the exchange of energy and her non-profit “Bye Bye Plastic” which she started to help eradicate single use plastics from all aspects of the music industry. Also joining us is Dr. Kara Wiggin, a plastics researcher at Scripps Institution of Ocean…

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Encore: Duran Duran: Save a Prayer (Particle Physics with Brian Cox) 1:04:28

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Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and Particle Physicist Brian Cox discuss time travel, the intersection of politics and science and more!By Talkhouse

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The End of Negative World? What the Vibe Shift Means for Christians with Natasha Crain 53:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Natasha Crain to talk about her new book, When Culture Hates You, and the growing hostility Christians have faced in recent years. But we also dig into something that’s changing—the vibe shift happening in our culture. For years, we’ve been living in the negative world, where Christianity has been increasingly margi…

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Encore: Blondie: Rapture (Climate Science with Michael Mann) 45:26

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This episode originally aired on Feb 2, 2022. Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, co-founders of Blondie speak with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about ancient climate history, the relationship between agriculture and climate, preventing climate catastrophe and much more.By Talkhouse

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What is a Nation? with Alex Kocman 1:07:00

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In this episode, I sat down with Alex Kocman to explore the complex relationship between Christianity, nationhood, and cultural identity. We discussed how defining a nation goes beyond mere propositions, delving into the Great Commission's implications for national identity and immigration. Alex shared valuable insights on balancing natural affecti…

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LABS: Christine and the Queens and Matteo Cantiello on Plasma Physics 59:00

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Star stuff! And lots of it. In this episode we chat with Rahim Redcar from Christine and the Queens and physicist, Matteo Cantiello about plasma - the most abundant form of matter in our universe: what is it, what’s it do and where is it found. We also cover extraterrestrial intelligence, the origins of life on earth, panspermia, Spirituality with …

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Hank Azaria/Moe The Bartender: Flaming Moe's (Simpsons Neuroscience with Dr. Kevin Ochsner) 1:01:57

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Join Simpsons favorite, Moe The Bartender and his human counterpart Hank Azaria for a lively conversation with Social Neuroscientist, Dr. Kevin Ochsner. We talk about the legendary “Flaming Moe’s” Simpsons episode from both Moe’s and Hank’s perspectives, how and why our brains are wired to thrive in social contexts like Moe’s Tavern, Hank’s experie…

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LABS: Patricia Cornwell and Dr. Avi Loeb on Extraterrestrial Intelligence 53:48

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on October 8, 2024 as part of the Reno Family Foundation Symposium Series. #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Patricia Cornwell and Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb discuss the uncanny resemblance between Dr. Loeb and the primary murder victim in Patricia’s latest book “Identity Unknown”, the likeliho…

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SOFI TUKKER: Bread (Bread Science with Dr. Maria Ortiz) 40:06

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Recorded Live at the Emory Ideas Fest at Emory University’s Oxford Campus on September 22, 2024. Global dance music stars SOFI TUKKER celebrate the release of their bread themed album Bread with a conversation about the science that makes bread so delicious and universal. Joining us is food scientist Dr. Maria Ortiz who runs the popular Instagram p…

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LABS: Questlove and Dr. Susan Engel on Nurturing Ideas in Children 51:11

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Live at WSA in New York City on September 24, 2024. Academy Award‒winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson talks with Williams College pioneering developmental psychologist, Dr. Susan Engel about his debut children’s picture book The Idea in You. The b…

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Megachurches Exposed: Strengths, Failures, and the Future of the Church with Steven Whitlow 56:00

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In this conversation, I speak with megachurch pastor Steven Whitlow about the evolution and impact of megachurches on American evangelicalism. We share personal experiences, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the megachurch model, and reflect on the unintended consequences that have become apparent in the transition to Negative World.Steven's …

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Jermaine Dupri: Welcome To Atlanta (Cultural Anthropology with Joycelyn Wilson) 1:02:37

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Recorded Live at the Emory Ideas Fest at Emory University’s Oxford Campus on September 20, 2024. Join Atlanta Music Icon Jermaine Dupri and Georgia Tech ethnographer Dr. Joycelyn Wilson for a conversation about how Atlanta grew to become a cultural phenomenon. We go into detail about Jermaine’s start in the music business through school talent show…

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Margaret Sanger's Cultural Revolution with Seth Gruber 58:51

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In this episode, Seth Gruber dives into The 1916 Project, exposing the dark history behind Planned Parenthood and its founder, Margaret Sanger. Gruber highlights how Sanger’s eugenics-driven vision continues to shape today’s pro-abortion culture. He calls out the church for its passive stance on these moral crises and emphasizes the urgent need for…

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The Response to Shepherds for Sale with Megan Basham 52:51

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In this episode, I chat with Megan Basham about her book "Shepherds for Sale" and the waves it's making in the evangelical world. Megan opens up about the feedback she’s gotten—both good and bad—and what it says about the state of the church today. It’s an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss! Buy Shepherds for Sale Follow Megan on X ⁠⁠⁠…

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LABS: Peggy Seeger and Prof. Tim Coulson on Eco-Feminism 1:08:18

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Natural History in Oxford, England on August 8th, 2024. Folk icon Peggy Seeger talks with Oxford University Biology Professor Tim Coulson about her experience as feminist, ecologist, activist, mother, musician, Seeger and more. Eco Feminism can be defined as a branch of feminism and political ecology that explores the…

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Encore: Living Colour: Cult of Personality (Psychology of Fascism with Ruth Ben-Ghiat) 1:03:30

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This episode originally aired on 11/18/2020. In this encore episode, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from the band Living Colour join us for a discussion with NYU fascism and propaganda professor, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, about the fascism playbook, how authoritarian regimes end, fascism and the illusion of authenticity, modern examples like Trump, and Bil…

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LABS: Denzel Curry and Dr. Mimi Ito on Anime culture 59:22

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Recorded Live at the Anime Station store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on July 13, 2024, rapper Denzel Curry talks with UC Irvine cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi Ito about his relationship to anime and anime culture in Japan and abroad. We discuss Mimi’s research that tracked how manga and anime grew from just a Japanese export to a global phenomen…

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Jack Antonoff: The Waiter (Theoretical Physics and Time Perception with David Kaiser) 1:03:08

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Recorded Live inside the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science in Boston on June 10, 2024. Join Bleachers frontman and 11-time Grammy Winning super-producer Jack Antonoff for a discussion about his track “The Waiter” on which he muses about the notion that time could stop hinting at the subjectivity of time perception. On hand to talk…

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Encore: Sia: Elastic Heart (Psychology/Attachment Theory with Alexandra Katehakis) 51:19

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Pop icon SIA and psychotherapist, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis discuss attachment theory, infant brain development and sex addiction.By Talkhouse

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The Christian Household with C. R. Wiley 50:55

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I discuss the Christian Household with pastor and author C. R. Wiley. C. R. Wiley is an American pastor, author, and speaker known for his work on Christian living, culture, and family dynamics. He has written several books, including "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" and "Man of the House." Wiley is also a contributor to various Christian…

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LABS: David Byrne and Patrik Svensson on the Eel Question 51:55

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…

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Is Anti-White Racism Tearing America Apart? with Jeremy Carl 52:36

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In this conversation, Josh interviews Jeremy Carl about his book 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart'. They discuss the motivation behind writing the book, the various areas where anti-white racism is prevalent, and the implications of immigration on the demographic makeup of America. They also address concerns ab…

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Laraaji: Sun Piano/Moon Piano (Eclipse Science with Nikole Lewis) 34:41

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Recorded Live at the Totality 2024 Festival in Hannibal, NY following the Total Solar Eclipse and Laraaji’s performance of his Sun Piano/Moon Piano albums. Ambient/New Age music legend Laraaji talks about how he represents the moon’s energy in 12 musical notes, his time at Howard University in the 1960s, his experience observing the Total Solar Ecl…

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A Christian Perspective on Popular Entertainment with Doug TenNapel 51:32

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In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed creator Doug TenNapel to explore the intersection of Christianity and popular entertainment. From his iconic creation, Earthworm Jim, to his thought-provoking comics and animations, Doug has been a trailblazer in the industry for over three decades. We delve into Doug's unique perspective on how Christians…

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LABS: José González and Dr. Brian Cox on Secular Humanism 42:28

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Swedish Argentine folk singer José Gonzalez returns to the show along with our only other repeat guest, physicist Dr. Brian Cox of BBC and CERN fame. The two talk about secular humanism, atheism, finding meaning, black holes, Carl Sagan and more!By Talkhouse

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The Battle for the Southern Baptist Convention with William Wolfe 41:29

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In this episode, I speak with William Wolfe about the battle for the Southern Baptist Convention and why it matters. Center for Baptist LeadershipFollow William on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening

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Sid Sriram: Blue Spaces (Color Neuroscience with Bevil Conway) 37:52

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Recorded live at 2024 On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY: Indian Carnatic superstar Sid Sriram talks about his song “Blue Spaces” with visual neuroscientist/color expert, Dr. Bevil Conway. We talk about Sid’s personal and cultural associations with color, cultural appropriation, the brain’s visual system, “the dress” from 2015 which some saw as blue and b…

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LABS: Bethany Cosentino and Lisa Marchiano on Jungian Analysis 1:10:57

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Best Coast lead singer and Jungian analysand, Bethany Cosentino and “This Jungian Life Podcast" host Lisa Marchiano do a deep dive on you guessed it…Jungian Analysis! We cover dream analysis, the unconscious, creativity, archetypes, personae and then some!By Talkhouse

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Rethinking Things with Wade Stotts 56:12

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Wade Stotts, host of The Wade Show with Wade, joins me to discuss the dissident right and how Christians should go about rethinking long-held beliefs. Subscribe to The Wade Show Follow Wade on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening…

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Spyro Gyra: Catching The Sun (Harmful Algal Blooms with Holly Waterfield) 42:16

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Spyro Gyra co-founder Jeremy Wall talks about the height of the jazz fusion era, composing and about about the ins and outs of lake formation, spirogyra algae, harmful algal blooms or HABS and more with lake ecologist, Holly Waterfield. This episode was co-produced with the AJ Reid Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta where it was taped in fron…

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Tone Policing the Tone Police with Michael Foster 48:50

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Michael Foster joins me to discuss tone policing. Buy Michael's BookFollow Michael on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening

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Sheila E: The Glamorous Life (Rhythm Neuroscience with Hugo Merchant) 43:22

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Queen of Percussion and Prince collaborator Sheila E talks about her 1984 hit, working with Prince, salsa music and learning from her legendary father with University of Mexico Neuroscientist, Dr. Hugo Merchant. Hugo shares fascinating findings about how the mechanisms in the brain process rhythm and help us keep a beat.…

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The Deconstruction of Christianity with Alisa Childers 51:29

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In this episode, I speak with Alisa Childers about her new book on the deconstruction phenomenon. Alisa Childers, host of The Alisa Childers Podcast, is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, and a worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. Purchase her books: The Deconstruction of Christianity Anoth…

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Encore: MGMT: A Family of Trees (Forest Ecology with Suzanne Simard) 57:02

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A FAMILY OF TREES: UNCOVERING NETWORKS IN OUR FORESTS' UNDERSTORY with Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser of MGMT and Dr. Suzanne Simard, forest ecology professor. In this episode we discuss: - how trees communicate with one another - the folly of industrialized logging - how trees help other trees - Native American ancestral DNA in cedar - whe…

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The Moscow Mood with Joe Rigney and Samuel Parkison 1:32:10

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Joe Rigney and Samuel Parkison join me to discuss The Moscow Mood and Kevin DeYoung's critique of Doug Wilson's unique brand of cultural engagement. Kevin DeYoung's original article Joe Rigney's Response Samuel Parkison's Response to Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening…

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Gender Ideology and Its Victims with Brandon Showalter 54:44

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Journalist Brandon Showalter joins me to discuss gender ideology and its victims. Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the d…

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Cat Power: Cat Power Sings Dylan (Nostalgia Neuroscience with Hetvi Doshi) 43:39

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Chanteuse Chan Marshall, best known as the artist Cat Power talks about her recreation of the historic 1966 Bob Dylan concert album at the Royal Albert Hall with Cornell University neuroscientist and nostalgia expert, Hetvi Doshi. We cover the origins of nostalgia study, the growing body of scientific evidence that suggests nostalgia has health ben…

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The Sin of Empathy with Joe Rigney 59:43

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In this episode, I discuss the ongoing empathy discourse with Joe Rigney.Dr. Joe Rigney serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of six books: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013); The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015); Lewis on t…

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The Battle to End Abortion After Roe with Austin Beigel 43:56

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After disappointing election results in Ohio where abortion was enshrined as a right in the state constitution, I sit down with Austin Beigel, President of End Abortion Ohio, to discuss what went wrong and what other states can learn from Ohio's unsuccessful opposition to Issue 1. Austin Beigel first saw an image of what abortion looked like in 201…

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Universe of Art | How Star Trek Incorporates Real-Life Science 34:48

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Special BONUS episode featuring the Science Friday/Universe of Art Podcast! Sing For Science host Matt Whyte welcomes Universe of Art host, D. Peterschmidt to talk about their show, Universe of Art. Like Sing For Science, Universe of Art is a science and art podcast that showcases “artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.…

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LGBT Infiltration of Evangelical Churches with Megan Basham 56:01

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In this episode, Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham joins me to discuss her work investigating organizations that are actively working to change evangelical beliefs regarding Biblical sexuality. Megan Basham is a culture reporter with the Daily Wire where she contributes regularly to the top-ten news podcast, Morning Wire. For 13 years, she wrote for…