Best Mark Fabian Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 248: James Geary - On "The World in a Phrase", the Power of Aphorisms 1:17:06

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Today, we explore the world through phrases. Not just any phrases, but aphorisms – those short sentences with the power to stop us in our tracks, cause us to rethink how we see things, and even make better decisions. I'm joined by James Geary, author of the newly re-released book, The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism. James is a l…

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Episode 216: Cheyenne Mountain Conspiracy 1:03:30

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You can text us here! Dive into the depths of Cheyenne Mountain, a fortress shrouded in mystery and intrigue. In this episode, Andy and Mark explore the secrets of this Cold War-era military complex, rumored to house everything from alien spacecraft to shadow governments. Join us as we separate fact from fiction, uncovering the engineering marvels …

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The Albion Roar - 13th November 2025 with guest Brian Owen 1:01:02

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A look back to the game at AFC Richmond's lesser-known occupants, signifying a point on the road, another clean sheet, and no chance of a double by or against Palace this season. Additionally, we examine potential law changes and whether Danny Malbec will qualify for the World Cup next summer.By RadioReverb

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Communication Fix: Relationship Skills for Better Conversations and a Happy Life with Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, PhD

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Cultural differences profoundly impact our ability to communicate in relationships, often leading to misunderstandings when interpreting nonverbal cues, directness of speech, or emotional expression. To have better conversations and foster a happy life, it's crucial to cultivate strong communication skills. To explore communication strategies to cu…

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Communication Fix: Relationship Skills for Better Conversations and a Happy Life with Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, PhD 43:27

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Cultural differences profoundly impact our ability to communicate in relationships, often leading to misunderstandings when interpreting nonverbal cues, directness of speech, or emotional expression. To have better conversations and foster a happy life, it's crucial to cultivate strong communication skills. To explore communication strategies to cu…

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De-Risking Climate Tech: Inside the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center with Galen Nelson 53:26

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Galen Nelson, Chief Climate Officer at the MassachusettsClean Energy Center (MassCEC) explains how the state is helping accelerate climate innovation through early-stage grants, equity investments, and infrastructure support. Galen outlines how MassCEC targets “market failures” where private investors hesitate—such as pilot and demonstration projec…

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Implementing the ISO45003 Standard - with Adam Nebbs 54:04

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Adam Nebbs, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Adam discusses the recently published research that formed part of his PhD, working with six organisations in a regional part of Australia as they translated ISO 45003 recommendations into tangible actions for im…

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TL;DR Truth Bombs - The Essence of Aphorisms with James Geary 1:01:59

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In one of his Letters Provinciales, the French philosopher and Theologian Blaise Pascal apologises that “I have made this letter longer than usual because I have not had the time to make it shorter”. This is an aphoristic statement that could form one part of the definition of an aphorism: a pithy observation that contains a general truth. There ar…

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Episode 215: The Fabian Conspiracy and Digital ID Pt 2 1:23:21

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You can text us here! In this episode of Strange Stuff Podcast, hosts Andy and Mark delve further into the intricate web of the Fabian Conspiracy and the implications of Digital ID. They explore the historical roots of the Fabian Society, its influence on modern governance, and the potential risks of digital identity systems. Through a lively discu…

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HIRO (TUSHY, THINX, etc): Miki Agrawal , Founder 49:56

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Miki Agrawal founded the period underwear brand THINX, which everyone listening to this show remembers for its ad campaign running in the NYC subways, featuring grapefruit and eggs to represent menstruation. In 2019, Miki founded TUSHY, where she rebranded the modern bidet. Her latest venture stopped me in my tracks: HIRO Diapers, the world’s first…

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The Altruistic Brain: Architecture of Connection and Community Amid Chaos with Nicole Karlis

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Research studies reveal there are neurological, emotional, and physical rewards to acts of altruism. We experience awe, most often, when we witness acts of human kindness, no matter how small. Volunteering offers a powerful antidote to modern societal chaos by redirecting focus toward a shared, positive purpose, thereby strengthening the bonds of c…

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The Altruistic Brain: Architecture of Connection and Community Amid Chaos with Nicole Karlis 33:01

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Research studies reveal there are neurological, emotional, and physical rewards to acts of altruism. We experience awe, most often, when we witness acts of human kindness, no matter how small. Volunteering offers a powerful antidote to modern societal chaos by redirecting focus toward a shared, positive purpose, thereby strengthening the bonds of c…

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The Albion Roar - November 5th 2025 with guest Jenny Gower 1:02:24

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Tickets? Any tickets? Buying or selling... Brighton's Head of Ticketing and Supporter Services, Jenny Gower, joins Ady & Al to talk about using AI to clamp down on international touting, more bums on seats, half season tickets, safe-standing and more besides...By RadioReverb

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Episode 214: The Fabian Conspiracy and Digital ID 1:02:21

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You can text us here! In this episode of Strange Stuff Podcast, hosts Andy and Mark delve into the intriguing history of the Fabian Society and its modern-day implications. They explore how the society's gradualist approach to social reform has parallels in today's digital ID systems. Join them as they discuss the balance between progress and priva…

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The Albion Roar - 29th October 2025 with guest Sebastien Carole 1:28:04

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With the Albion facing Leeds United, former Albion, Leeds and Monaco winger Seb Carole joins Ady & Al for a bumper podcast talking over his career.By RadioReverb

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Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD

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Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, H…

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Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD 38:05

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Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, H…

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Governing Climate Action: Massachusetts’ Strategy for Decarbonization and Resilience 44:53

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Jonathan Schrag, Deputy Climate Chief for the Commonwealthof Massachusetts, joins Climate Rising to discuss how the state istackling emissions, electrifying infrastructure, and responding to a shiftingfederal policy landscape. Jonathan shares how Massachusetts’ newly created Climate Office coordinates across agencies—from housing to public health t…

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Managing Psychosocial Safety across Multiple Entities - with Gareth Beck & Anton Hutton 1:20:36

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Gareth Beck, Safety Wellbeing and Risk Business Partner at Z Energy, and Anton Hutton, retailer at Hattrick Services. They share their experiences in collaborating to implement a psychosocial safety management program of works within a unique working environment, with Gareth offering the perspective…

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Episode 213: Halloween 2025 55:22

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You can text us here! Join Andy and Mark for a spine-tingling Halloween special on the Strange Stuff Podcast. This episode delves into eerie tales of reincarnation and ghostly apparitions, featuring the mysterious Pollock Twins case and the legend of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill. With a mix of historical intrigue and supernatural speculation, this…

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Public Perception: The Psychology Behind Public Acceptance of Misinformation & Political Rumors with Adam Berinsky, PhD 53:13

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Misinformation is aggressively injected into the information ecosystem, and it is readily consumed and adopted by those who are too busy to fully pay attention, leveraging cognitive bias in a distracted society. This media manipulation is often fueled by financial incentives, rewarding so-called experts who deliver false narratives in entertaining …

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Public Perception: The Psychology Behind Public Acceptance of Misinformation & Political Rumors with Adam Berinsky, PhD

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Misinformation is aggressively injected into the information ecosystem, and it is readily consumed and adopted by those who are too busy to fully pay attention, leveraging cognitive bias in a distracted society. This media manipulation is often fueled by financial incentives, rewarding so-called experts who deliver false narratives in entertaining …

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4 Ways to Teach Sun Salutations + Important Insights 16:10

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In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most essential foundations of yoga practice and teaching — Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced teacher, understanding how to cue, pace, and embody the right tempo and intention can completely change your experience on the mat. I break down four variations of Surya Nam…

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The Albion Roar - 22nd October 2025 with guest Nick Szczepanik 1:01:24

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After another win over Newcastle, Nick joins Ady & Al to go over the game, plus thoughts behind Danny Malbec's record-equalling milestone, coming good like a fine wine.By RadioReverb

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Replication, preregistration, and open science – what’s all the fuss about? 51:28

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The so-called “replication crisis” engulfed psychology over the last 10 years, with numerous failures to reproduce canonical studies from the biggest names in the discipline like Dweck’s growth mindset, Baumeister’s willpower as a muscle, and around half of Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow. Interrogation of this failure of replicate led to discove…

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Ryan Hum on synovial immunopathology in psoriatic arthritis 26:48

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In today's episode, Sophie discusses psoriatic arthritis with Dr Ryan Hum from The University of Manchester. Psoriatic arthritis affects between 0.1% and 1% of the general population globally, and appears to be more prevalent in certain regions. It affects men and women equally and typically appears between the ages of 30 and 55 years. Psoriatic ar…

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Episode 212: Oak Island 1:12:06

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You can text us here! Join Mark and Andy as they delve into the enigmatic history of Oak Island, exploring centuries of treasure hunts, mysterious deaths, and the legends that have captivated adventurers worldwide. From the infamous Money Pit to the theories of hidden Templar treasures, this episode unravels the myths and realities of one of the wo…

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Frank Darling: Kegan Fisher, CEO & Co-Founder 47:46

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Kegan Fisher, together with her husband, co-founded the Frank Darling brand to revolutionize the fine jewelry industry. One fine piece of copy from the brand’s website reads, “The hardest thing on Earth is now a little easier. We’ll be frank, darling. The diamond industry benefits from confused customers.” What began in a Brooklyn apartment has gro…

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126: The Science of Stillness: How Meditation Heals the Body, Mind and Emotions 37:42

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Last day to join the Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship at https://www.quietmind.yoga/mentorship Today and every day this year, people will spend about $50 million on antidepressants—and much more on health and wellness. In this episode, I share how meditation, mindfulness, breath, and simple tools let you be your own pharmacy. If sitting still makes you m…

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How Memory Works: The Science of Information Processing and Recall with Gillian Murphy, PhD

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Many people liken recalling memories to accessing mental filing cabinets, but our memories are actually more disjointed. Memory science defines how memory works as a dynamic form of complex information processing, which relies on active reconstruction rather than simple retrieval. This reality means human recall is intrinsically malleable, making m…

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How Memory Works: The Science of Information Processing and Recall with Gillian Murphy, PhD 48:26

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Many people liken recalling memories to accessing mental filing cabinets, but our memories are actually more disjointed. Memory science defines how memory works as a dynamic form of complex information processing, which relies on active reconstruction rather than simple retrieval. This reality means human recall is intrinsically malleable, making m…

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The Albion Roar - 15th October 2025 with guest Guy Butters 1:01:15

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Ex-Albion defender Guy, now an integral part of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, joins Ady & Al to talk about the closing stages of his career, how he joined what was then Albion In The Community, and what his roles are now. Plus a few tales, anecdotes and silliness from inside the dressing room. And, Northern Soul, of course. In association …

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How Crusoe is Reducing the Carbon Intensity of AI Data Centers 30:50

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Hui Wen Chan, Senior Director of Sustainability at Crusoe, describeshow the rapid rise of AI is reshaping energy demand and Crusoe’s efforts to design more sustainable data centers. She explains how Crusoe leverages stranded energy sources, repurposed electric vehicle batteries, on-site renewables, and innovative energy-efficient cooling technologi…

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Perception Matters for Work Wellbeing Success with Dr Michelle Smidt 44:55

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In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Michelle Smidt, Senior Research Assistant at ANU College of Business and Economics, and Queensland University of Technology. Michelle shares insights from her PhD research, where she explored whether employee perceptions about organisational wellbeing initiatives influenced whether those initiati…

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Episode 211: Terry Lovelace, Alien Abduction 55:43

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You can text us here! In this intriguing episode of the Strange Stuff Podcast, hosts Andy and Mark delve into the mysterious story of Terry Lovelace, a former Air Force medic and attorney, who claims to have experienced an alien encounter at Devil's Den State Park in 1977. As they unravel Terry's tale of abduction, lost time, and unexplained physic…

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The Albion Roar - 9th October 2025 with guest Jeremy Smith 1:01:23

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France football correspondent - and Albion fan - Jeremy joins Ady & Al for a look back at the Wolves game, and a look across all of France to see how the Albion loanees are getting on.By RadioReverb

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Reawakening Sexuality After Trauma: Healing, Recovery, and Sober Sex for Survivors with Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW, and Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA

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In the journey toward healing, survivors often find that intentional practices like sober sex foster a deeper emotional and physical intimacy, essential for their trauma recovery. This emphasis on connection stands in stark contrast to much mainstream sexual messaging, which frequently excludes the necessary emotional components for true sexual wel…

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Reawakening Sexuality After Trauma: Healing, Recovery, and Sober Sex for Survivors with Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW, and Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA 54:55

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In the journey toward healing, survivors often find that intentional practices like sober sex foster a deeper emotional and physical intimacy, essential for their trauma recovery. This emphasis on connection stands in stark contrast to much mainstream sexual messaging, which frequently excludes the necessary emotional components for true sexual wel…

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Episode 210: Witchery! 56:59

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You can text us here! In this episode of "Witchery!," Andy and Mark delve into the fascinating history of witchcraft, exploring how revered healers were transformed into feared witches. From the ancient practices of wise women to the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials, they uncover the cultural and religious shifts that demonized these powerfu…

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125: Pain & Suffering - The One Thing Helping Me The Most From The Yoga Sutra 41:38

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RSVP for FREE to the Deepen Your Practice workshop There's a saying that only 2 things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. This is a modern version of the Buddhist teaching that pain and suffering are a guaranteed part of life. None of us are exempt. In this episode I share what’s actually helping me through one of the most intense seasons of …

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Joy and Hopefulness in Difficult Times: Positive Political Action from The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College

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When we agree to practice joy through community, connection, and belonging in its own powerful way, it is an act of defiance to what's going on around us. We must ask ourselves, particularly in these difficult times, what we are fighting for? We fight for a meaningful world that yields joy. This commitment to fostering shared happiness becomes the …

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Joy and Hopefulness in Difficult Times: Positive Political Action from The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College 31:22

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When we agree to practice joy through community, connection, and belonging in its own powerful way, it is an act of defiance to what's going on around us. We must ask ourselves, particularly in these difficult times, what we are fighting for? We fight for a meaningful world that yields joy. This commitment to fostering shared happiness becomes the …