Best Matthew Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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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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#580: Sodium Bicarbonate for Sports Performance – Prof. Lewis Gough 1:02:45

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Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most consistently supported ergogenic aids in sports nutrition research, yet its underlying mechanisms and real-world applications remain widely misunderstood. More recent developments have focused on how to optimise both the timing and formulation of supplementation. The “individualised ingestion timing” approach h…

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Live From Jaxonville 1:36:40

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Live from Jaxonville, Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the Seahawks’ 20-12 win over the Jaguars, starting with the deadliest duo in the league: Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Chris and Mike also answer voicemails and listener questions on Seattle’s inconsistent run game, Anthony Bradford’s play, how Seattle’s shorthanded secondary slowed do…

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Star Trek 2x18 - "Obsession" Review 1:07:21

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It takes a bloodthirsty captain to kill a bloodthirsty cloud, maman! We're talking all about Jim Kirk's obsession with a vampire cloud creature who killed half his crew 11 years ago! More Moby Dick, maman! Another cloud creature! Another vampire, too. This one is a triple-threat retread, maman! Episode Reviewed: Star Trek 2x18 - "Obsession" Hosts: …

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604. The Best of Greg Egan Part 2 Review (with Anthony Ha) 1:43:52

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss six more stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Silver Fire” (1:30), “Reasons to be Cheerful” (16:42), “Oceanic” (28:10), “Oracle” (44:19), “Singleton” (1:04:54), “Dark Integers” (1:16:32). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your …

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One Big Thing & Seahawks vs. Jags Preview w/ John Shipley 52:17

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After reviewing the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their “One Big Thing” from the Seahawks’ 38-35 loss to the Bucs. Mike goes through some of the many coverage issues in the secondary and how they were surprising for a defense that had been so assignment-sound. Chris looks at arguably the biggest problem of the game: tackling. Seattle h…

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#579: Is Your Chronotype Hard-Wired or Modifiable? And What Does It Mean for Health? 59:28

2d ago59:28

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By Danny Lennon, MSc.

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Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition: Rusty Tillman 27:10

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Home-Cooked 1:30:14

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The Seahawks lost at home – again. Michael-Shawn and Christopher dissect Seattle’s 38-35 Week 5 loss to Baker Mayfield at the Bucs in a shootout. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on the defense’s disastrous day, trading for an edge rusher, injuries in the secondary, Sam Darnold being The Guy, why Seattle is struggling to…

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Podcast of Our Discontent w/ Thomas Chatterton Williams 3:07:58

4d ago3:07:58

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Thomas Chatterton Williams returns to the pod to talk about his new book Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse.

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Ep90 Why Utopias Fail with Ewan Morrison 32:52

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Ewan Morrison talks about what inspired his latest novel, For Emma, the resurgence of utopian ideas in the world, and why it’s important for every writer to have one burning question. Ewan Morrison is an award-winning Scottish novelist, screenwriter, and essayist, praised as “the most fluent and intelligent Scottish writer of his generation” by Boo…

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One Big Thing & Buccaneers vs. Seahawks Preview w/ Greg Auman (NFL Reporter for Fox Sports) 41:29

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After reviewing the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their “One Big Thing” from the Seahawks’ Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Chris breaks down Seattle’s run game – and why it’s not working the way it’s supposed to. Mike shouts out Mike Macdonald and his ability to give QBs problems without blitzing.Later in the show, Greg Auman of…

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Star Trek 2x17 - "The Gamesters of Triskelion" Review 50:35

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Effie and Dave fight to be vended as thralls while wearing tin foil bikinis and getting eye-effed by Galt! Lord have mercy upon us, maman! It'll be no time before we're served the old Jim Kirk peck-n-punch! Or worse, his cock-n-sock! Episode Reviewed: Star Trek 2x17 - "The Gamesters of Triskelion" Hosts: David C. Roberson Effie Ophelders Note: This…

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#578: Creatine For Brain Health: Overhyped Trend or Science-based Intervention? – Prof. Eric Rawson 52:30

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Creatine is best known as a sports supplement for enhancing muscle strength and high-intensity performance. But could it also improve brain health and cognitive function? Or are such claims overhyped? If creatine can support brain health, it could have implications for aging, neurodegenerative diseases, concussion recovery, and mental fatigue. In t…

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Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition: Monday Night Massacre 12:39

17d ago12:39

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In this episode of Seahawks Stories, Jen Mueller is joined by Lofa Tatupu as they discuss the 'Monday Night Massacre', a dominant 42-0 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football in 2005. Today's show: Holmgren motivation leading into game (1:06), Turnovers for days (1:53), Lofa touchdown celebration (2:47), Philadelphia crowd (4:12), Seahawks nat…

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603. The History of Sword & Sorcery (with Philip Gelatt, Morgan Galen King) 1:30:58

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Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, creators of The Spine of Night, join us to discuss the book Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword and Sorcery by Brian Murphy. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Captain Clutch 1:29:33

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Clutch. That’s what Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks were in their 23-20 win over Arizona. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Darnold’s night on national TV, as well as JSN’s crunch-time catches. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on what’s wrong with the run game; Mike Macdonald’s conservative calls; Spoon and Riq’s …

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

20d ago2:36:42

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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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One Big Thing 34:16

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After reviewing the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their “One Big Thing” from the Seahawks’ 44-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. Chris shows love to the Seahawks’ pass protection, which allowed Sam Darnold time to stand in the pocket and make plays. Mike highlights the interior D-line trio of Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II and Jarr…

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Jimmy Krimmenal 1:56:41

14d ago1:56:41

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The ladies discuss Jimmy Kimmel's temporary cancellation, Trump's H-1B fee, and the new Kanye doc, In Whose Name?

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Star Trek 2x16 - "A Private Little War" Review 57:52

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Kirk brings the crew to a spot he visited before, but he expected paradise -- not a private little war! This is an uneven-but-fun episode to talk about, maman! We got G̶u̶m̶a̶t̶o̶, er, Mugato bites, a witch with a small, deadly box, wigs, Lisa Frank stickers on foreheads and a Vietnam redux, maman! It's a wild one! Episode Reviewed: Star Trek 2x16 …

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Je Suis Charlie TEASER 3:22

19d ago3:22

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The ladies discuss the murders of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk.

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Is There a Limit to Energy Expenditure? And What Happens When We Push It? (SNP44) 14:09

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Energy expenditure is one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood aspects of human physiology. A central question is whether there is a ceiling to how many calories we can burn, and what happens when activity levels approach that limit. Grasping these dynamics is essential for health professionals and researchers, as energy balance directly…

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House Call 1:26:10

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The Seahawks beat up on the Saints, 44-13, and Michael-Shawn and Christopher open the show discussing why it was important that this game was a beatdown – and that it happened at Lumen Field. Chris and Mike also answer voicemails and listener questions on Seattle’s place in the NFC West, the run game, Jalen Milroe’s usage, the culture and physicali…

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News: Strange New Worlds! Year One! Legacy! Scouts! The Paramount/WBD Merger! 1:42:24

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It's our 300th episode, maman! We're getting into all sorts of news! Strange New Worlds Goldsman and Myers' Thoughts on Rewriting History in "Terrarium" Taking From "The Inner Light" for the finale was Intentional Batel's Loss Will Impact Pike Forever Pike Can't Escape His Fate Batel's Eyes Were Not a Reference to Gary Mitchell They are Done with t…

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Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition: Top 50 WRs 31:31

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Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition returns for another episode and today Jen Mueller is joined by Seahawks Legend Steve Raible and reporter Clare Farnsworth who covered the Seahawks for 36 seasons. Today's show: 2013 receiving core (2:08), Steve Largent in today’s NFL (3:04), Largent hit on Harden (4:33), Largent gives his 100th touchdown jersey …

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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 89 Reimagining Myths and Making Magic with Julie Berry 35:31

27d ago35:31

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Award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Julie Berry reflects on how recognition has shaped her journey, the spark behind her daring new novel that pits Jack the Ripper against Medusa, and the transformative magic that reading brings into people’s lives. Julie Berry is the New York Times bestselling author ofthe 2020 NCTE Walden Award a…

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Ep 88 From TikTok to the Bookshelf with Jinwoo Park 37:52

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Jinwoo Park shares about what it’s like growing up withintwo cultures (Korean & Canadian), how TikTok got him published, and what inspired his latest book. Jinwoo Park is a Korean Canadian writer based in Montreal.Born and raised in Seoul, he has lived in various parts of North America and the UK since the age of 11. He obtained his bachelor’s degr…

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One Big Thing & Saints vs. Seahawks Preview w/ Matthew Paras 49:45

29d ago49:45

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After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their “One Big Thing” from the Seahawks’ 31-17 win the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chris explains how the coverage and pass rush worked together to deliver three sacks on Aaron Rodgers. Mike highlights Jaxon Smith-Njigba performing like a WR1, and how that helped the whole offense.Then Saints b…

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#577: Ultra-processed vs. Minimally Processed Diets: UPDATE Trial – Samuel Dicken, PhD 49:38

22d ago49:38

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Recently a new trial was published in Nature Medicine comparing the effect of ultra-processed versus minimally processed diets. Specifically, the UPDATE trial compared these two diets in the context of a healthy dietary pattern (in line with the UK’s EatWell Guide). This eight-week randomized, crossover trial generated a lot of discussion and was l…

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Strange New Worlds 3x10 - "New Life and New Civilizations" Review 1:13:31

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They finally told an original story, maman -- or they started to before they were "inspired" by an episode of The Next Generation and did that instead. Alright, fine. It was the only part that actually worked. Episode Reviewed: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x10 - "New Life and New Civilizations" Hosts: David C. Roberson Matthew Carroll Note: This …

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Proof of Concept 1:29:39

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The Seahawks earned their first win of the year with a 31-17 victory on the road versus the Steelers. Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss why this was such a big win for Mike Macdonald in Year 2. Chris and Mike also respond to voicemails and listener questions on the Sam Darnold’s performance, Ken Walker III going over 100 yards, Cooper Kupp and …

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Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition – Knoxisms 30:03

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Seahawks Legends Paul Moyer and Dave Wyman return for another episode of Seahawks Stories 50th Season Edition to discuss long-time head coach and member of the franchise's Ring of Honor, Chuck Knox. Today's show: Becoming Men (1:38), Influence on Wyman (2:37), Knox resume (5:20), Don’t tell me how rough the waters are, just bring the ship in (7:15)…

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

27d ago2:15:09

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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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602. The Best of Larry Niven Part 2 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:41:44

1M ago1:41:44

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss nine more stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Inconstant Moon” (1:34), “Rammer” (18:42), “Cloak of Anarchy” (27:42), “The Fourth Profession” (38:22), “Flash Crowd” (47:59), “The Defenseless Dead” (59:37), “Flight of the Horse” (1:15:55), “The Hole Man” (1:22:29), “Night on Mispec…

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Vax Scene 1:53:18

28d ago1:53:18

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The ladies discuss Trump and RFK Jr.'s public health battles and more.