Best Scratchie Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Patterns Behind Business Failures: Conversations with Larry Mandelberg | Episode 18 50:29

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What if everything you thought you knew about business failure was completely wrong? Drawing from five generations and "170 years" of family business experience, Larry Mandelberg challenges conventional wisdom with a provocative claim: businesses don't fail—they commit suicide through their own decisions. This conversation takes you deep into the h…

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scratchy sounds 59:57

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Episode 887 (59 mins 57 secs) Marketing using the American Flag? Sexy graduation party? Mysterious falling object from the sky? Cobra Kai’s Martin Kove did what?! Snyderverse fans want to sabotage James Gunn’s Superman? KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is doing how well on the Spotify charts? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that plus recom…

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Bare Minimum 59:05

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Episode 888 (59 mins 05 secs) The debate between The Princess Treatment vs The Bare Minimum. Not knowing anybody except for the host at the party. Wondering if the movie theater experience will survive 20 years later. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus recommendations for this one episode that was recorded 10 Days prior and r…

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Soda Pop 46:34

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Episode 886 (46 mins 34 secs) When visiting a fancy restaurant, and you leave your Mom and Dog in the car. Hair drama and snitches. Calling in and Calling out. Corn and Flour tortillas. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus you're my soda pop, my little soda pop. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https:/…

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Beef Wellington 44:54

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Episode 885 (44 mins 54 secs) Would you agree with these questionable statements? Which baby names are going away? What fell from the sky during Disc Golf? Who just found out they're married? Why is the monkey mad? When is the death cap mushroom trial going to be over? Will the Delta Moana girl stop singing? Albert, Jiaming, Ruthy, and Ana talk abo…

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SignalSafe 44:42

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Episode 884 (44 mins 42 secs) People shipping Andor with Bix or Jyn. Remember that Star Wars is about fighting authoritarianism. Best movies / shows seen this year so far. Albert and Jiaming discuss all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2025/6/18/884…

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Golden Biscuit 35:25

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Episode 883 (35 mins 25 secs) Thunder or Pacers? Will Oasis actually have their reunion tour? Another Bonnie Blue OnlyFans news story? Why are Comic Book stores upset with DC’s Superman promotion? Should Etsy crack down on 3D printed products? Do you talk back to Fast Food workers? Filmed for IMAX vs Shot with IMAX? Albert and Jiaming talk about al…

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season finale 40:41

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Episode 882 (40 mins 41 secs) Deepika Padukone quits doing a movie with a reason. A dyed hair story that gets men’s perspectives. Maybe TV series need to think harder about how they end a season finale. Some potentially Morally Questionable things. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Cont…

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The Fizz 32:14

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Episode 881 (32 mins 14 secs) Should you watch the John Wick movie “Ballerina?” Do people still care for reviews? What accolade has Tom Cruise received now? Did you get puncture holes on your new Nintendo Switch 2? Are robots attacking humans? Will you listen to The Fizz for the new Slice Soda? Who would name their baby King? Albert, Jiaming, and A…

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series ending 50:57

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Episode 880 (50 mins 57 secs) Don’t get locked out of your car. Don’t forget getting an oil change. Don’t be too soured by the ending of The Handmaid's Tale. Don’t miss out on watching Frieren. Don’t go into Karate Kid Legends with high expectations. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, Links,…

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interested with my body 43:43

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Episode 879 (43 mins 43 secs) Should you have gone to Anime Riverside 2025? What happened at the Final Destination Bloodlines screening? In what way did Iggy Pop end his final concert? How many fake reviews are on Tripadvisor? Dr Squatch and Sydney Sweeney are selling what now? Why is that a scam text and email, or are they not? Albert, Ruthy, Jiam…

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What's Up Apocalypse 40:57

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Episode 878 (40 mins 57 secs) Pre-recorded a while back, but not that far back, but not recently either, well recently depending on a certain point of view… Either way. Here are some What’s Up stories that never made it on the show this year. That’ll pass the time I suppose. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana, try to manage having a conversation here,…

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Final Reckoning 52:54

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Episode 877 (52 mins 54 secs) May had a lot of things going for it. Skype, GTA6, Warren Buffet, Subway, Disney Abu Dhabi, The Penny, Eurovision, Kung Fury, Labubu, AI AI AI, Raccoon on meth, 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla, plus Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go all over that. Mimosas in hand. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and …

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Rubī Tomato 39:52

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Episode 876 (39 mins 52 secs) People who use their phone or tablet while sitting on the toilet. The Labubu craze continues. Using Belly Sweat Bands. Bringing dogs to a movie theater. Old Asian couples walking the street. The deliciousness of the Rubī Tomato. Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming talk about all that, plus the weekly recommendations! Updates, S…

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Novocaine 36:40

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Episode 875 (36 mins 40 secs) Why is Olivia Farnsworth called the Bionic Girl? What is tasseography? Who gets Drop Head Syndrome? How much money would you have if US wealth was distributed evenly? Which TV shows got cancelled recently? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all of that, plus about that Mexican Navy Ship colliding with the Brooklyn…

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Hi-Yah! 40:55

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Episode 874 (40 mins 55 secs) Six Flags Magic Mountain is somehow aging poorly, and some rides probably need to be refreshed or retired. Walking can be a pain in the… feet, but maybe it’s because of the shoes. It’s looking like MCU is going to separate the movies from the TV shows again. Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming talk about all that, plus the week…

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societal collapse 36:08

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Episode 873 (36 mins 08 secs) What does rawdogging mean? Do you use Rocket Money? Are you familiar with the Windows XP bliss wallpaper? When will society collapse according to computer predictions? Which are the healthiest cities in the US? Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming discuss all that, plus why is a Hot Dog not a sandwich? Updates, Show Notes, Links…

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Chicago 34:52

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Episode 872 (34 mins 52 secs) Lots of places to see and eat in Chicago. Spending time doing things alone for your mental health. Going to the movies by yourself is better than you think. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus recommendations and 3 rules you should hate. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at…

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inappropriate 23:12

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Episode 871 (23 mins 12 secs) Men at gyms shouldn’t make comments they might regret. Priests shouldn’t be stealing Parish funds. Former employees shouldn’t be hacking restaurant menus. People shouldn’t be too worried about falling objects from space. Mango Chicken shouldn’t be so hard to find. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that in …

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Thunderbolts* 49:01

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Episode 870 (49 mins 01 secs) We’ve got another Marvel movie and it’s the Thunderbolts* this time! How is this movie featuring what are normally just supporting characters in the MCU? Can they carry and give us an entertaining cinematic experience? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana share their thoughts about watching the movie. Updates, Show Notes, L…

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soixante-neuf 45:23

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Episode 869 (45 mins 23 secs) About that Until Dawn movie, the Bullet-Train Explosion Japanese movie, the term sixty-nine as a meme, that Cinemacon Sneak Peek showcase, and about that prophecy of the popes. Albert and Jiaming discuss all that, plus more, and recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.…

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Conclave and bassist's wife 50:11

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Episode 868 (50 mins 11 secs) After briefly talking about a certain aspect about Ben Affleck’s character in The Accountant 2, Albert and Jiaming talk about What’s Up with April 2025. From the passing of Pope Francis, Nintendo Switch 2 craziness, the new Oscars category, Weezer’s Bassist’s Wife incident, A Minecraft movie, running robots, Sinners, t…

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Summer Movie Wager 2025 1:19:51

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Episode 867 (1 hr 19 mins 51 secs) Which movies will make the most money at the domestic US Box Office in the summer? Well it’s that time of year when we make a wager on who is going to make the correct guess. Join Albert, Jiaming, Ana, Derek & Myke of the Geekdom Fancast, as they share their Top 10 Movie Lists of potential box office hits (plus da…

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trade deficit 40:23

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Episode 866 (40 mins 23 secs) Thoughts on the movie Warfare (no spoilers!). Discussing tariffs and trade deficits with China. Some memes about turning 40. Showing a lot of love with the 2005 Pride & Prejudice movie. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that plus more. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whow…

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Safety and Success: Mike Frick's Journey | Episode 17 40:38

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What if improving safety performance could actually boost your profits rather than drag them down? Mike Frick's remarkable journey proves exactly that. From his early days in construction where he learned safety fundamentals from his father ("not losing my fingers was my incentive") to running teams with zero accidents and industry-leading profit m…

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clogged pipes 30:45

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Episode 865 (30 mins 45 secs) What do you do to fight against scam calls? Why would someone purposely clog a pipe? How do you transfer 9100 books down the street? Will you use your phone in the movie theater if given permission to? Where can you watch 70mm IMAX screenings? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana kick off a new decade of the show with these topics…

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sliced 55:24

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Episode 864 (55 mins 24 secs) Who got hurt? Texas, really? How did the Disneyland trip go? What did we say about Politics in Nov 2024? Why Olive Garden Why? Which past Rom-Coms just don’t age well? Where should we go in Chicago? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana, continue the 10 Years Anniversary of the Stuff and Junk show with some new content, cut …

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10 Years!!! 49:03

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Episode 863 (49 mins 03 secs) April 19, 2015, was when we released the very first episode of The Stuff and Junk Show! What a decade it has been for this podcast. Join Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana, as they go over some notable things to point out about the show, and get nostalgic with them. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be foun…

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Made in America 41:25

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Episode 862 (41 mins 25 secs) How do you say Super Mario Bros? Is it really Made in America? Where to get eggs and sesame seeds? Do you golf? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana go over those, plus recommendations! * editor’s note * Albert references Karate Kid references in The Big Bang Theory, but he was actually thinking about How I Met Your Mother.…

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Mango Chicken 40:42

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Episode 861 (40 mins 42 secs) Where can you find mango chicken? What happened to Swaggy Wolfdog? Who jumps across a broken bridge during an earthquake? Why doesn’t Gen Z want to go back to the office? Which new Filipino word makes it into the Oxford Dictionary? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana answer all those questions plus more. Updates, Show Note…

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group chat 42:55

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Episode 860 (42 mins 55 secs) Looking back at Anime Las Vegas 2025. The L.A. Live experience now. Going over which streaming TV shows are really popular right now. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go over all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2025/4/2/860…

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concealed in pants 32:19

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Episode 859 (32 mins 19 secs) Does David Corenswet look like Superman? Who is watching over this WonderCon Service Dog? What did the TSA find in this man’s pants? Is there a monster under the bed? Are you tired of all those fake movie trailers? Why are movie critics no fun? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go over those questions. Updates, Show Notes, Link…

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WonderCon 2025 39:15

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Episode 858 (39 mins 15 secs) It’s another year of Wondercon Anaheim and it was a good show, and of course had a lot of cosplayers in attendance! A chill and relaxed convention? Yes! Joining Albert this year is Derek Vigeant of the Geekdom Fancast, the expected interview with the Chief Communication and Strategies Officer for CCI David Glanzer, plu…

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adult donuts 47:17

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Episode 857 (47 mins 17 secs) High security in High School. Teenage boys wanting a Cougar. Black Bag is a good movie. A nerd that goes to the gym. Party Pickleball. Donuts for Adults… whatever that means. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus the weekly recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… http…

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Forever 21 47:16

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Episode 856 (47 mins 16 secs) What did Rachel Zegler say to warrant all the hate? What is wrong with the Shrek 5 teaser? What did NYPD Detective Melissa Mercado do? What Influencer tried to take a baby Wombat? What else happened in March 2025? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all of that plus more! Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can b…

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white towels 44:16

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Episode 855 (44 mins 16 secs) Watched Black Bag, Mickey-17, Dragonball Daima, Invincible, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Towels. Which one of those is not like the other? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana share their thoughts on all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhere…

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Dick 42:08

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Episode 854 (42 mins 08 secs) Would you do a vacation trip with kids? Isn’t this a great reason to turn a plane around? Where is that Great White Shark going? How hot should Starbucks Tea be? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, and what has reminded you how old you are lately? Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… …

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Beyond Cash Rewards: Yusuf Khoja on Personalized Recognition Strategies | Episode 16 47:52

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What separates truly resilient leaders from the rest? Yusuf Khoja brings decades of experience working alongside icons like Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, and Richard Branson to answer this crucial question. His journey from failed law student to globally recognized leadership expert reveals powerful lessons about turning obstacles into opportunities…

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chat chat chat chat chat 41:32

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Episode 853 (41 mins 32 secs) Your Group Chat participation. Meghan Markle can’t catch a break. Confessions of a Shopaholic talk. Titanic’s My Heart Will Go On dance re-mix. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana share their thoughts on all that, plus recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/…

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Click On The Link! 38:44

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Episode 852 (38 mins 44 secs) Apple Macs and Geniuses what’s up? Overwhelmed with too many group chats? Suing for too many movie theater ads? Running your AC for 6 years non-stop? Where to hide your drugs? What’s the bokeh effect? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus the usual. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found…

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Reach for the Crown 34:18

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Episode 851 (34 mins 18 secs) Why are there commercials that you watch and have no idea what it’s advertising for? Who are the top box office makers in movies, and do they have to have an MCU movie in their filmography? Albert and Jiaming answer those questions and also have recommendations for you. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be foun…

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13 drinks 41:40

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Episode 850 (41 mins 40 secs) Reactions and complaints to share about the 97th Oscars. What you don’t normally experience while watching a movie. Things Dogs shouldn’t be eating. The drinks that Starbucks removed from the menu. Albert and Jiaming talk about all that, plus they have some spoiler thoughts about the movie Anora. Updates, Show Notes, a…

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raw dog it 56:31

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Episode 849 (56 mins 31 secs) The before and after of a haircut. Holding a work event at a movie theater. Using Red Light Masks for anti-aging. Struggles of going camping. Looking at the past 20 Years of Best Picture Oscar Winners. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus some recommendations. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info …

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Duo Keyshauna Renee Lingo 35:33

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Episode 848 (35 mins 33 secs) How’s your hearing? Do you use Noise Canceling earphones? What’s up with Luka Doncic, Barbie Hsu, Duo The Owl, the Latino Freeze, Jack the Ripper, plus more from February 2025. Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana go over all that, plus about a certain dream… Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://ww…

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dongles 52:27

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Episode 847 (52 mins 27 secs) Do you get unsolicited flyers? Has your Facebook been hacked? What are your thoughts on overdone world building in fiction? How often do you lose your USB dongles? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus the weekly recommendations! Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowha…

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Cat Turned Green 31:21

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Episode 846 (31 mins 21 secs) Do you go to urgent care? Have you sent somebody a video of your fart? Are Gamer Girls scrutinized too much? Why is your cat turning green? How many people use LinkedIn? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana go over all that, and also ask is Mikey Madison Asian? Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://…

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Brave New World 46:30

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Episode 845 (46 mins 30 secs) According to the movie critics and even audience members, Captain America : Brave New World is not a good movie. But is it though? What’s so bad about it? What’s so good about it? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana share their opinions about it. What did you think? Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://w…

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Audits, Culture, and the Reality of Workplace Safety | A Conversation with Ben Hutchinson | Episode 15 1:10:06

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What if your sense of security at work is just smoke and mirrors? Find out as we chat with Ben Hutchinson, a safety professional and PhD candidate, who takes us on his journey from human factors to exploring the depths of organizational safety. We challenge the notion of false safety systems and their symbolic nature, dissecting real-world examples…

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S2 BONUS EPISODE - ‘Hawaiian shirt fashion show’ 21:45

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In this special bonus episode, the team reveal their biggest failure of Season 2. How did they end up in the middle of nowhere in Sweden, with Karen directing a musicless fashion show with 13 models who are all wearing Hawaiian shirts? One thing becomes extremely clear - not all failure leads to success. Follow us on instagram for the case evidence…

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Not Like Us 43:21

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Episode 844 (43 mins 21 secs) We know it's several days old now, but what are your thoughts on the Super Bowl? Chiefs vs Eagles? The Super Bowl ads? Did you watch Heart Eyes? What other genre would like to mash up with Slasher Films? Did you hear about the new AI controversies involving The Brutalist and the Fantastic Four? Albert and Jiaming go ov…