Best Matthew McArthur Podcasts (2025)

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160_Two_Years_at_Mawson_Station 1:08:19

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Bob Dovers does sterling OIC work setting the rhythm and mode of Mawson Station winters, though at considerable cost to his health. John Bechervaise continues in the grooves established by Dovers, cementing Australia's toehold in the cold and the meson telescopes in place. Phillip Law goes in to bat against bureaucrats cratting for all their bureau…

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006_Deaths_of_despair_and_how_to_reduce_them 14:42

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005_But_what_about_my_awesome_jokes? 19:22

1M ago19:22

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People whining about politically correct critical race theory diversity inclusivity and equity wokeness damaging their ability to make their friends laugh is a common and extremely stupid way by which some dullards try to write trans people out of cultural consideration. This episode makes it clear that people can tell whatever jokes they want but …

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004_Sport_and_the_myth_of_the_level_playing_field 19:42

2M ago19:42

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People are falling out of their trees about trans athletes taking part in sports. Why they chose to climb those trees in the first place is beyond me. This episode I map why those trees aren't a sensible means to gain altitude or perspective.

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003_What_is_a_woman? 25:58

2M ago25:58

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While trans men and the non-binary aren't invisible to Australian bigots it's trans women on the receiving end of most of their venom. A lot of the bigotry ranged against them is couched among flawed definitions of what a woman is, and by extension what a woman is not. This episode I do my best to sort out the bigot chaff from the historical, and t…

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159_Interviews_from_the_Australian_Antarctic_Festival_2024 58:21

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58:21

I recorded these interviews at the Australian Antarctic Festival in August 2024. I release them now in lieu of historical narrative episodes I should have ready but don't because reasons.

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002_Information 1:09:17

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A scientist's perspective on how information is misinterpreted and spread by bigoted attempts to villify trans people, with some additional insights on freedom of speech and unrecognised privilege. It was only on listening to the published episode I realised I cover the same ground regarding bathroom use twice, but I figured since that's such a big…

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158_Mawson_Station 1:10:36

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1:10:36

Phil Law and J. Lauritsen Lines join forces to finally get the ANARE a continental toehold.

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001_Context 24:19

9M ago24:19

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How I came to my understanding of the problems trans people face and why I started this series.By Matt

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157_The_Final_Experiment 22:48

9M ago22:48

22:48

What do you get if you cross religion with flat Earthers and Antarctica? A cross podcaster and little else.By Matthew Alan McArthur

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157_Libertarians_on_ice 31:59

1y ago31:59

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Coming back at yer, six months late and barely on topic, episode 157 addresses the increasingly loud and dunderheaded online chatter about escaping society and trying to establish society, only with more ice and surprise cannibalism. Libertarians probably don't listen to my output, but any that do can dig a well, actually, and throw themselves down…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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155_TAE_and_IGY_foreshadowing 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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You don't just throw a Trans-Antarctic Expedition or an International Geophysical Year together. These things take planning. Here's some background on the planners and introductions to some of the doers.

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154_Macquarie_Island_catch_up 39:17

2y ago39:17

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Several years of Macquarie Island winters receive attention as I chill out under a Casuarina after several fraught months.

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153_A_furtive_summiting_And_The_Frontier_Below 39:15

2y ago39:15

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I give voice to another almost but not quite lost snippet from "Big Dead Place" and I give the microphone to Adam Fitzgerald who voices the introduction to Jeff Maynard's new book, "The Frontier Below."

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

2y ago20:45

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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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152_Vodka_in_a_Vegemite_Jar 1:00:12

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In 1983 Australian glaciologist Trevor Hamley joined a Soviet traverse from the Russian coastal station, Mirny, to Dome Charlie, high atop the Antarctic plateau. Bouncing about in the back of a T-55 tank converted into a living quarters/galley/dining space/lab, recording locations on audio cassette tape, wielding a hammer, and ignoring the ideologi…

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151_Jeff_Wilson_interview 1:11:50

2y ago1:11:50

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Australian Antarctic Division alumnus, Jeff Wilson, recounts his experiences at Australian stations and in the Ross Sea. Road trip with our eldest. Good company at Anglesea. Good food. Good audio. One of the best days 2023 offered up.

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150_Shepherds_of_Heard_Island 52:01

2y ago52:01

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The ANARE presence at Heard Island runs to 1955 and switches focus to continental Antarctica. The Island taught Australians to work on glaciers and to run dog teams, saw John Bechervaise cut his Antarctic teeth and lead the first ascent of Big Ben, and claimed the lives of two winterers. "Ice Coffee" leaves Heard Island alone for a bit having docum…

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149_Heard_Island_Appendices 1:02:49

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ANARE occupation at Heard Island ran short but intense, and sometimes in tents. In addition to large quantities of wind and sleet the island provided a training ground for Antarctic travelers and their dogs. Challenging maritime approaches led to innovative approaches by maritime challengers, and everyone got home safely, this episode.…

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148_The_Hope_Bay_Hype 1:50:57

2y ago1:50:57

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Argentina and Britain needle each other over what huts go where around the Antarctica Peninsula and notes of protest change hands at a fevered pace. Hot heads at low temperatures lead to a low ebb in high latitudes camaraderie ashore at Hope Bayhia Esperanza. And Chile was there, too.

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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147_Dr_Hillary_Sebeny 1:26:11

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Yet another amazing interview through which to inform you and by which to relieve myself of the burden to write and record a chronological narrative episode this month. "Ice Coffee": where me goofing off and being lazy still results in audio gold.

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146 An interview with Professor Nash, another with Marsh, and an important update about the series 1:43:03

2+ y ago1:43:03

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Professor Meredith Nash spent two years studying and reporting on the culture within the Australian Antarctic Division. Their findings, released late in 2022, may prove a turning point in the history of Australia's presence in Antarctica. Professor Nash spoke to me about their research and their experiences in Antarctica as part of the inaugural Ho…

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145_Josh_Jensen_Hercules_Maintainer 31:17

2+ y ago31:17

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Josh Jensen spent an austral summer keeping LC-130 Ski Hercules operational out of McMurdo. I spoke to him about the challenges that throws up and found out the days of boiling a pot of oil over the stove and pouring it into the sump ended with the last big roundy engines to depart the continent in the 1970s. Cheers to Josh for putting aside time t…

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144_Russia_has_re-entered_the_chat 51:27

2+ y ago51:27

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Some historical and political context for the Russian return south in Soviet Union form. Bolsheviks: form soviets and roll out.

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143_Samantha_Hodder_This_Is_Our_Time 44:24

3y ago44:24

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I haven't interviewed other Antarctic podcasters because that would make for dull content. "Do you press record? Wow! I do, too! Hey, how good is Audacity? Antarctica's cold, huh?" This episode I interview Samantha Hodder about her Antarctic podcast because the stories told in her series, "This Is Our Time," lie so far outside those recounted in my…

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142_Port_Martin_on_the_continent_and_on_fire 1:05:14

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Paul Emile-Victor's charges are ashore and charging. But wait, there's more. Call now and get this free base fire valued at over five buildings.

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141_France_returns_south 28:59

3y ago28:59

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Port Martin. Port Au Francaise. Port Malloy. Port Jean d'Arc. You'd think the French would switch up it with some cognac or cointreau.

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140_Dave_Donnelly_and_really_big_whales 31:58

3y ago31:58

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If you set an AI process in motion to build a hard as nails nineteenth century seadog you'd likely arrive at Dave Donnelly in ninety-nine percent of your iterations. Dave looks and moves through the world as though he just stepped out of the pages of a Joseph Conrad book. Have a listen to episode 140 to understand why I value Dave's company and reg…

Matthew McArthur Podcasts

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica

Matthew Alan McArthur

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The Middle Aged White Guys' Guide to Trans Rights

Matthew McArthur

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Work Life advice & stories...motivation through truth & experiences

Matthew McArthur

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Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman

Jason Hartman with Dan Millman & Pat Flynn

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160_Two_Years_at_Mawson_Station 1:08:19

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006_Deaths_of_despair_and_how_to_reduce_them 14:42

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005_But_what_about_my_awesome_jokes? 19:22

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004_Sport_and_the_myth_of_the_level_playing_field 19:42

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003_What_is_a_woman? 25:58

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159_Interviews_from_the_Australian_Antarctic_Festival_2024 58:21

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002_Information 1:09:17

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158_Mawson_Station 1:10:36

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001_Context 24:19

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157_The_Final_Experiment 22:48

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157_Libertarians_on_ice 31:59

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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155_TAE_and_IGY_foreshadowing 59:01

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154_Macquarie_Island_catch_up 39:17

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153_A_furtive_summiting_And_The_Frontier_Below 39:15

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

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152_Vodka_in_a_Vegemite_Jar 1:00:12

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151_Jeff_Wilson_interview 1:11:50

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150_Shepherds_of_Heard_Island 52:01

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149_Heard_Island_Appendices 1:02:49

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148_The_Hope_Bay_Hype 1:50:57

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

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147_Dr_Hillary_Sebeny 1:26:11

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146 An interview with Professor Nash, another with Marsh, and an important update about the series 1:43:03

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145_Josh_Jensen_Hercules_Maintainer 31:17

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144_Russia_has_re-entered_the_chat 51:27

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143_Samantha_Hodder_This_Is_Our_Time 44:24

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142_Port_Martin_on_the_continent_and_on_fire 1:05:14

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141_France_returns_south 28:59

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140_Dave_Donnelly_and_really_big_whales 31:58