Best Pointless Exercise Podcasts (2025)

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444. How far away is the end zone? RECRAP Ravens 30, Bears 16 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 23:31

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The Bears four game losing streak is over, and it's not completely due to their mysterious clock management, but it's not NOT completely due to that. Today's RECRAP is brought to you by Mr. Submarine and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular. The defense is running out of players, the offense forgot to run the ball for a very long time and the Bears…

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#1011 - Eliezer Yudkowsky - Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All 1:37:08

2d ago1:37:08

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Eliezer Yudkowsky is an AI researcher, decision theorist, and founder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. Is AI our greatest hope or our final mistake? For all its promise to revolutionize human life, there’s a growing fear that artificial intelligence could end it altogether. How grounded are these fears, how close are we to losing con…

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#1010 - Bernie Sanders - Who Actually Runs the US Government? 1:09:03

4d ago1:09:03

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Bernie Sanders is a US Senator, former presidential candidate, political activist and an author. What happened to the Democratic Party? After a brutal defeat to Trump in 2024, the Left looks lost, divided, leaderless, and unsure of its future. Bernie Sanders breaks down what went wrong, how Democrats are trying to recover, and whether they’ve learn…

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443. "What people don't understand is..." - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:30:18

4d ago1:30:18

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The World Series looms, so David Brown returns for a second straight week to talk about the great ALCS, Shohei doing crazy things in the NLCS and whether or not John Smoltz has always sucked this much. Andy brags about nailing his managerial opening predictions of Albert Pujols to the Angels and Nick Hundley to the Giants, and then the guys talk ab…

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#1009 - Bugzy Malone - Harsh Lessons in Unorthodox Strategy 2:31:35

7d ago2:31:35

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Bugzy Malone is a British rapper, actor, and entrepreneur from Manchester, England. From gang life to greatness, Bugzy Malone’s rise is a story of struggle, survival, and self-belief. As one of the most defining voices in UK rap, his journey is equal parts pain and power. Expect to learn why being a role model takes it’s toll on some people, the li…

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442. RECRAP - The Chinese Puzzle - Bears 26, Saints 14 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 35:02

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The Bears ran the ball well and kept taking it away from the Saints to win their fourth in a row. They also ran some innovative center-QB exchanges which reminded the RECRAP of an old high school trick play. The RECRAP is brought to you by 1-800-Collect and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.

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#1008 - Angelo Somers - Why Life Feels So Pointless (and what to do) 2:13:25

9d ago2:13:25

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Angelo Somers is a content creator, YouTuber, and author. Why does life sometimes feel like it’s lost its meaning? Everyone hits moments where optimism fades and the world starts to look a little darker. You’re not broken for feeling that way; it happens to the best of us. But why does this quiet pessimism seem to be growing, and how do we find our…

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441. Which Kyle you want? - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:30:56

5d ago1:30:56

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One LCS is in full swing and the other is headed for a crashing halt, so it's time for David Brown to stop by and talk some baseball. Where is the supposed spunky Brewers' offense, how did the Cubs blow it, are the Dodgers inevitable, and how evenly matched are the Jays and Mariners? We also discuss which of the free agent Kyles will be more in dem…

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#1007 - Dr K HealthyGamer - The Toxic Fuel That’s Destroying Your Motivation 2:53:41

11d ago2:53:41

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Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Why are we driven by what destroys us? Using anger or jealousy can spark our motivation, but when it goes too far, it consumes us. What are healthier ways to stay motivated, and how do we find peace instead of pressure Expect to…

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440. The Carjaker - RECRAP - Bears 25, Commodes 24 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 26:08

9d ago26:08

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The Bears made some key mistakes, the refs made a few more, but in the end Jayden Daniels just decided the ball wasn't worth hanging onto and the Bears capitalized with a game winning drive that was capped off by a kicker who looks an awful lot like Cubs' backup catcher Reese McGuire. The Bears ran the ball and mostly stopped the run and gutted out…

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#1006 - Chris Bumstead - Life After Olympia: Fatherhood, TRT & Finding Purpose 2:00:05

14d ago2:00:05

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Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 6x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. From 6× Mr. Olympia to full-time business owner and stay-at-home dad, it’s safe to say Chris Bumstead’s been enjoying retired life. So what’s he been up to this past year, what’s changed most for him, and what’s he looking forward to ne…

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439. Never enough. RECRAP - Brewers 3, Cubs 1 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:27:14

11d ago1:27:14

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A Cubs' season that started with such promise but basically flamed out at the All-Star Break met its ultimate demise at the hands of the Brewers in the first real round of the playoffs? Oleg and Praz are here for a supersized edition of the RECRAP brought to you by R. Bernard Funeral Services and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular. We look back a…

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#1005 - Warren Smith - J.K. Rowling & The Cost of Speaking Freely 1:15:28

16d ago1:15:28

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Warren Smith is a filmmaker, educator, and host of the “Secret Scholar Society” YouTube channel. If freedom of speech can be shouted down, does it really exist? When every debate turns into partisan noise, what does honest discourse even look like? If we can’t talk about our problems without resorting to anger or violence, how can we ever solve the…

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438. Let's get nuts. RECRAP - Cubs 6, Brewers 0 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 37:33

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The Cubs are back up off the mat and have forced a game five in the NLDS. Oleg and Praz are on hand to talk about Ian Happ, who apparently did something, Matt Boyd and the boys who showed a lot of spunk in giving Milwaukee a chance for an epic playoff choke. It's the RECRAP brought to you by Empire Carpet and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.…

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#1004 - Sam Corcos - Inside DOGE, The IRS & How to Scam the US Government 2:56:09

18d ago2:56:09

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Sam Corcos is an entrepreneur, CEO of Levels, and a special advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What’s really happening inside the U.S. government? For the first time, a DOGE insider exposes the chaos, corruption, and dysfunction plaguing Washington. How did America’s most powerful system lose its way, and can we climb out of…

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437. Live to fight another day - RECRAP - Cubs 4, Brewers 3 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 51:38

14d ago51:38

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The Cubs staved off elimination and broke a historic streak of postseason run scoring futility (though they may have immediately started a new one) with a 4-3 win over the Brewers in game three of the 2025 NLDS. Oleg and Praz are on the scene to talk about the game, look forward to game four and if you didn' t get overly excited about the win, they…

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436. Barely putting up a fight - RECRAP - Brewers 7, Cubs 3 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 44:04

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#1003 - Konstantin Kisin - The Forces Behind Britain's Downfall 2:17:56

21d ago2:17:56

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Konstantin Kisin is a podcaster, a speaker and an author. Is the UK facing its breaking point? Once the world’s greatest empire, the UK now finds itself engulfed in political chaos and cultural upheaval. From leadership crises to deep divisions, what’s really happening on the front lines, and can Britain be saved from itself? Expect to learn why th…

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435. Flush it - RECRAP - Brewers 9, Cubs 3 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 37:17

21d ago37:17

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Sponsored by Murph's Union 76 and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular, the RECAP tackles the Cubs wet turd of a performance in Milwaukee to open the NLDS. But, just like you'd do with a real one, you just flush it and move on. Oleg and Praz are here to wonder why the Cubs started Matt Boyd on short rest, instead of saving him for game two on extra…

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#1002 - Andrew Doyle - Political Violence & The Lunatics of Your Own Side 2:33:01

23d ago2:33:01

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Andrew Doyle is Titania McGrath, host of GB News, a comedian and a writer. The world has shifted dramatically over the past few years, and the pace of change has only accelerated in recent months. Ideas that once lived outside the mainstream have quickly entered the Overton Window, while others have been pushed out. So what does the future hold for…

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434. Never win easy - RECRAP - Cubs 3, Padres 1 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 55:02

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The podcast gets off to the same kind of shaky start that Brad Keller had in the ninth, but both ended strong with the Cubs finally winning an elimination game against the San Diego Padres. Join Andy, Oleg and Praz as they break down the game and series winner, on the RECRAP brought to you buy Binny's in 2016 somehow, and of course, the Pat Benkows…

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#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise 1:52:43

25d ago1:52:43

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Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author.If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusion of being ‘smart,’ and actually grow into wisdom?Expect to learn what…

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433. An old, familiar feeling - RECRAP - Padres 3, Cubs 0 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 38:08

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The Cubs became the first time in Wild Card round history to win the first game of a series at home and not sweep by winning the second. Well, at least no team that won the first game has ever lost the series. Yet. Gulp. Oleg and Praz are here to handle a very special RECRAP postgame.

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432. Open up and Seiya - RECRAP - Cubs 3, Padres 1 - Pointless Exercise Podcast 35:09

25d ago35:09

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The Cubs did a lot of unique things in game one of their Wild Card series with the Padres. They won for the first time in the postseason in eight years, they scored a run for the first time in 18 postseason innings, and they scored more than one run in an inning for the first time in 55 playoff innings. Oleg and I hopped on to do a instant reaction…

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431. 1984 NLCS - Best of Remember This Crap - Pointless Exercise Podcast 37:46

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The Cubs and Padres have met in the playoffs before, and while Mike and Andy covered it in their epic three hour Remember This Crap on the 1984 Cubs, how about a chance to prep for this year's matchup by listening to just the portion about the NLCS? And if you haven't heard the full version, pack a lunch and check it out sometime.…

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#1000 - Matthew McConaughey - The Art of Living a Courageous Life 1:58:00

27d ago1:58:00

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Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer and an author. Expect to learn why Matthew says life often “rhymes”, why it’s okay if you do everything right and still not get the result you want, how Matthew views the role courage plays in his life, how to learn to deal with failure, the difference between a nice guy and a good man…

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430. MLB Playoff Preview - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:59:00

26d ago1:59:00

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The playoffs start on Tuesday, and Oleg and Praz are here to help preview the whole thing. Including the upcoming day playoff games at Wrigley, which should be really cool. Especially if they end like every day playoff game against the Padres at Wrigley Field have in the past. Who will pitch which game for the Cubs, what will the bench look like, B…

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429. REKRAP - Why does it always have to be so hard? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 21:06

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On this episode of your favorite short-form Bears podcast sponsored by a dead auto dealer and Pat Benkowski's Sports Spectacular, we discuss the Bears incredible (and often frustrating) win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bears showed a lot of grit, and an ceaseless commitment to committing penalties, missing blocks, missing tackles and doing dumb …

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#999 - 21 Lessons from 999 Episodes - Naval Ravikant, Roger Federer & Vincent van Gogh 1:55:05

30d ago1:55:05

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To celebrate 999, almost 1000, episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes. Expect to learn how 999 episodes of Modern Wisdom have reshaped my understanding of happiness, success and relationships, what i've learned on losing points from Naval Ravikant & Roger Federer, the…

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#998 - Zack Telander - Everything You Want Is On The Other Side Of Cringe 1:47:33

1M ago1:47:33

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Zack Telander is a musician, weightlifter, coach & YouTuber. Why are we so afraid of being cringe? If being cringe online is the price of success, why don’t more people pay it? So how do you train yourself past criticism and actually do what needs to be done in your life, whether people are watching you or not? Expect to learn why getting over bein…

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428. Are any of these teams any good? - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 59:21

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The playoffs are a week away and David Brown is here to try to help us figure out if any of these teams is any damned good? We also discuss why a team would allow a player to have a day off in the middle of a playoff run to go to...well, you know where he went. They answer some questions the Cubs are facing about their playoff roster, uncover a new…

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#997 - Bonnie Blue & Louise Perry - The Modern Sex Work Debate 2:13:37

1M ago2:13:37

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Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author. Bonnie Blue is a British pornographic actress and online content creator. Louise is the author of The Case Against The Sexual Revolution and Bonnie is the world’s most extreme example of the sexual revolution in action, so I figured it might make …

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427. REKRAP - Super Bowl Bound - Pointless Exercise Podcast 21:44

1M ago21:44

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It's time again for the ReKrap the instant reaction podcast about the Bears brought to you as always by the Bob Rohrman Auto Group and the Benkowski Sports Spectacular. The Bears got their first win of the season in dominating fashion, and it was fun to be on the good side of a Matt Eberflus defense versus Ben Johnson offense matchup for once. Cale…

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#996 - Stephen J. Shaw - Why Population Collapse is Closer Than You Think 2:53:10

1M ago2:53:10

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Stephen J. Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker. Birth rates in Western countries are collapsing, a trend even Elon Musk calls an existential threat. But what’s the true cause? Is it economics, fear of the future, cultural shifts, or something deeper? And more importantly, can anything actually reverse the decline? Sponsors: See me on tour in Ame…

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#995 - Lionel Page - Born to Lie: How Humans Deceive Ourselves & Others 1:43:13

1M ago1:43:13

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Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author. Why is human communication so complicated? For something we rely on every day, you’d think it would be simple, but language, tone, and context make it one of the most complex skills we have. So what makes communication so difficult, and what are some practical ways to get bet…

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426. Why wait to celebrate? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 1:44:35

1M ago1:44:35

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The Cubs magic number is dwindling, and while Marquee and the Score couldn't figure out how to calculate it properly, our podcast does. It's the Cubs pod with Oleg and Praz and Mike has done the math. And while the Brewers wait to win the division to celebrate, the Cubs should just go ahead. No need to wait for those losers to have a party. There's…

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#994 - Sam Sulek - The Endless Pursuit of Progress 2:10:19

1M ago2:10:19

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Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. From zero to millions of fans, Sam Sulek’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. In just a few years, he’s become one of social media’s most-watched and talked-about creators. Sit back as we dive into the story of the man behind some of the internet’s most beloved vlogs, fueled by hefty scoo…

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425. REKRAP - Only 15 more to go - Pointless Exercise Podcast 21:26

1M ago21:26

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The ReKrap is back with instant reaction and analysis to the Bears narrow 31 point defeat in Detroit. As always, the ReKrap is brought to you by Celozzi-Ettleson Chevrolet and the Benkowski Sports Spectacular. Sure, the Bears are 0-2, but the greatest coach of our lifetimes also started 0-2 and one of those was an embarrassing loss to Detroit. So, …

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#993 - Katie Herzog - A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence 1:35:35

1M ago1:35:35

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Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer. What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backed by modern science, offer new ways to manage alcohol use? And what do…

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#992 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour 1:39:28

2M ago1:39:28

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Dr Sarah Hill is a professor at TCU, a research psychologist, expert in women’s hormones and brain science, and an author. Each month, women experience hormonal changes that go far beyond the clichés of PMS. These shifts can influence mood, stress response, and even how women relate to others. So how can recognizing these patterns make it easier fo…

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424. Who's In? Who's Out? - Pointless Exercise Baseball Podcast 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

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The season is in it's final weeks and it's time for David Brown to help us decide what races are real and who still has a chance to force their way into the playoffs. They look at the closest races and the remaining schedules to see who might have a chance (Giants?) and who's already screwed (Texas?) Then they take a look a the incredible second ha…

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423. REKRAP - "Perpetual rage!" - Pointless Exercise Podcast 20:33

2M ago20:33

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Your favorite overreaction podcast is back, it's the REKRAP, not to be confused with that other one of a similar name. We've got big time sponsors, and we're ready to tell it like it is, even if it makes you terribly uncomfortable! The Bears played their first game on Monday night and we'll break it down as loudly as possible!…

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#991 - Dr John Delony - The Blueprint for Better Relationships & a Peaceful Life 1:48:10

2M ago1:48:10

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Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber, and speaker. How you we build a thriving relationship in the modern world? With constant distractions and endless options at our fingertips, trust between partners can feel harder than ever. So what does it really take to create a relationship rooted in trust, intimacy, and growth in toda…

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#990 - Dr Tara Swart - How to Use Your Intuition as a Superpower 1:24:39

2M ago1:24:39

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Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and an author. What is intuition? We’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but where does that feeling actually come from? Is it grounded in neuroscience or something more mysterious? And most importantly, can you rely on it, and how do you get better at listening to it? Expect to…

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422. "He's pretty normal for a football coach" - Pointless Exercise Podcast with Jon Greenberg 50:16

2M ago50:16

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With the Cubs tumbling towards the playoffs and the Bears ready to kick off it's a perfect time to catch up with The Athletic's Jon Greenberg. We talk about Boog skipping out on the Yeti Yard, Jed signing old guys to make up for whatever that was at the trade deadline, Carter looking forward to 2032, and whether the Cubs are more or less likely to …

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#989 - James Kimmel Jr. - Why Violence & Revenge Fantasies Feel Good 1:38:57

2M ago1:38:57

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James Kimmel Jr. is a professor at Yale, a psychiatrist, and an author. Why are we drawn to revenge? From playground grudges to epic betrayals, the urge to strike back is universal. But is it a survival mechanism, or an ancient drive that no longer fits the modern age? Expect to learn why the feeling of revenge exists and how it is adaptive, what t…

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421. No one is chasing them - Pointless Exercise Podcast 2:19:10

2M ago2:19:10

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With Praz off the continent it's up to Andy and Oleg to man the Cubs podcast and they really hit everything you want to know about your favorite team. Topic include: Ozzie Albies Hall of Fame numbers against the Cubs and at Wrigley, Carlos Santana's role on the team and his three Grammys, how Aaron Civale saved the season, when not to warn your son…

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#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain 2:05:09

2M ago2:05:09

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Dr Rahul Jandial is a brain surgeon, neuroscientist, and an author. Why do we dream? For centuries, people have debated their meaning. Are they hidden messages, random brain activity, or something else entirely? Today, modern neuroscience is uncovering how the brain creates, processes, and remembers dreams, and what they may reveal about the inner …

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#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health 1:29:07

2M ago1:29:07

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Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor at Northeastern University, psychologist, and a neuroscientist. Why do we feel emotions? From happiness and joy to anger, anxiety, and sorrow, emotions shape how we experience life. But what purpose do they serve, and how can we learn to manage them more effectively? Expect to learn the unique way each of us expe…

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420. Is anybody still pennant racing? - Pointless Exercise Podcast 59:18

2M ago59:18

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The baseball podcast is back with David Brown and we take a look around the league to see what races have been run and there's really anything left to decide. Are the Dodgers more or less vulnerable the longer they go through the playoffs? Why are the Brewers not a real rival, and will they ever be one? Can anybody in the American League realistica…