Best Social Science Matrix Podcasts (2025)

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Brent Scher on The Daily Wire’s Mission, Media Bias, and the Future of News in the AI Era 27:14

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In this episode, Brent Scher, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Wire, opens up about his path from studying Russian foreign affairs to leading one of America’s fastest-growing media outlets. Scher discusses the evolution of journalism in the digital age, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a world driven by algorithms, and how The Daily Wire a…

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Sticking To Your Healthy Habits Plan When Your Days Rarely Go As Planned w/ Behavioral Change Researcher Michelle Segar 1:05:47

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Most of us have a daily plan that includes a routine of productive habits. Sometimes the plan happens. And you have a few days, maybe even a week of things running smoothly. Then there is an interruption. And all of the sudden days have gone by and your plan hasn’t happened at all. At the top of this list is often our habits regarding eating and ex…

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#360 "Rediscovering your Christian Faith" with Brandon Kroll 1:16:08

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*MY APOLOGIES IN ADVANCE FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, HAD TO USE AI VOICE CLEAN TO SAVE THE CONVERSATION!!!* . Join me and guest Brandon Kroll (Manna Daily Podcast/Historian/Amateur Anthropologist) as we discuss the complexities and intersections of faith, challenges facing modern Christianity, spiritual warfare, & defending your beliefs. All th…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Author Joel Engel on Storytelling, Society, and the Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism 25:42

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In this episode, Karol sits down with acclaimed writer Joel Engel, author of nearly 40 non-fiction books, to explore his remarkable career and deep reflections on today’s cultural climate. Engel discusses the power of storytelling, his personal experiences confronting anti-Semitism, and what modern society often gets wrong about empathy and account…

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Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life 58:27

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In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever. Dr. Paul Taylor, a psychophysiologist and the author of the new book The Hardiness Effect…

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The Intelligence of Your Heart - How It Can Be Blocked & How To Free Your Heart’s Capabilities w/ Holistic Physician Dr. Bradley Nelson 55:57

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Have you ever had an emotion from a past trouble or trauma resurface out of nowhere? I feel we talk about it often, that you encountered something and out of nowhere it seems, you felt overcome with sadness or anger or nostalgia from something you had forgotten about or thought you were over. My guest today explains a theory that the unresolved emo…

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How to Turn AI Into Income (and Teach Your Kids to Do It Too) 41:41

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#359 "Breaking Free of the Fiat Matrix" with Tony Arterburn 1:22:56

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Join me and guest Tony Arterburn (Wise Wolf Gold & Silver Exchange) as we discuss and break down the significance of precious metals and the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies in today's economy due to the risks and downfall of fiat currency. All this & more on the 359th episode of "Inquiries of our Reality with Shayn Jones". . . Tony Art…

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The Bizarre Reality Halloween Special 2025 1:40:05

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Join Shayn & Orin with special guest Jennie for The Bizarre Reality Halloween Special 2025 as we discuss The Legend of Stingy Jack, Devil's Night Detroit, Disney's Haunted Mansion, & Horror Movie's Real Life Inspiration. All that and more on this spooky Halloween episode! Do us a favor and like, follow, share, & leave a review! We appreciate it! . …

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The Karol Markowicz Show: The Science of Sex and Gender: Colin Wright on Biology, Ideology, and Truth in Modern Politics 25:56

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In this episode, evolutionary biologist Colin Wright joins the show to explore the clash between biological science and modern gender ideology. He shares his experiences working at a think tank, navigating academic censorship, and challenging politically driven narratives about sex and gender. Colin also discusses the societal impact of redefining …

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Options For Success Without Having To Be In The Spotlight w/ Team Building Expert Tim Schurrer 1:09:36

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We are in a culture where it seems success is about being in the spotlight. Everyone must be a content creator. Everyone must become a known personality. Everyone must grow a platform, be on stage, and perform. But I don’t find this strategy tenable or reasonable. Not for everyone. I feel we are treating business like baseball and telling everyone …

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Lee Smith on The China Matrix: U.S.-China Corruption, Trump’s Trade Legacy, and the Future of Media 22:20

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In this episode, author and journalist Lee Smith joins the show to discuss his new book, The China Matrix, and how American corruption has become deeply entangled with Chinese influence. Smith shares his personal journey as a writer, reflecting on how 9/11 shaped his worldview and the evolution of his career. The conversation explores Donald Trump’…

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Make Friends With Death to Live a Better Life 53:03

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We live in a culture that does everything it can to keep death at a distance. We hide it behind hospital curtains, euphemize it in conversation, and hustle through grief like it's just another item on the to-do list. We don't want death to get in the way of living. But my guest would say that making friends with death is the key to fully embracing …

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Relational Attachments: Why Are You Attached, Should You Be, And What Is Most Healthy w/ Attachment Expert Jessica Baum 1:08:14

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I continue to interest myself with the concept of “attachments.” How and why we attach to anything. In this episode, I’m focusing specifically on relational attachments again.The concept is that in our childhood, we learned how to best attach to our primary caregivers and others. As no parent or caregiver or person is perfect, we have to hypothesiz…

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Spooky Scary Stories Or Just Glitches In the Matrix? 42:23

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Patreon Exclusive Preview #358.5 "Echoes of the Tower of Babel" with Robby Marx 10:41

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CATCH #358.5 (BONUS ".5" EPISODE) ONLY ON THE BIZARRE REALITY MEDIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/bizarrerealitymedia . . Join me and guest Robby Marx (Artist/Researcher/Author) for this ".5" (Patreon Exclusive) bonus episode as we discuss the biblical story of The Tower of Babel & what appears to be a new tower of babel being constructed in pres…

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#358 "Nimrod: Rise of the Skinwalker" with Robby Marx 1:42:32

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Join me and guest Robby Marx (Artist/Researcher/Author) as we discuss the rise of Nimrod, who may be a biblical skinwalker, deciphering biblical stories, & The skin of Adam. All this & more on the 358th episode of "Inquiries of our Reality". . . CATCH #358.5 (BONUS ".5" EPISODE) ONLY ON THE BIZARRE REALITY MEDIA PATREON! "Echoes of the Tower of Bab…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Buck Sexton on Porn, Marriage, and Modern Masculinity — Plus Rebeccah Heinrichs on Raising Strong Families 35:50

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In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol is joined by Buck Sexton, co-host of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, for a candid advice segment tackling marriage, porn addiction, and how couples can communicate through difficult issues. Buck shares why he believes pornography harms men and relationships — and how the right approach can open…

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What Impact Does Your Attitude On Aging Have Towards Your Literal Aging w/ Yale Professor Dr Becca Levy 1:03:11

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How will you age? Whether you are in your late twenties, fifties, or late eighties, everyone feels they are getting older. Of course we are chronologically getting older, so is a child, but we view children as growing older and better. Earlier and earlier these days however we view every day getting older as a negative and we expect to be less capa…

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#357 "Sparking the Sustainable Revolution" with Brandon Angel 1:18:27

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Join me and guest Brandon Angel (Nutritional Diversity/Veteran), a man who dare I say is a jack of all trades, but with that, has brought together many different methods in hopes to rediscover a more natural means of living and possibly spark a sustainable revolution. Join us as we discuss sustainable natural living, reconnecting with nature, & man…

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Engendering Blackness: Slavery and the Ontology of Sexual Violence 1:20:23

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On October 15, 2025, Matrix hosted an Authors Meet Critics panel on the book Engendering Blackness: Slavery and the Ontology of Sexual Violence, by Patrice Douglass, Assistant Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at UC Berkeley. Professor Douglass was joined in conversation by Salar Mameni, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley, a…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: 15 Days: Unmasking the Hidden Toll of School Closures with Natalya Murakhver 20:45

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In this episode, Karol sits down with filmmaker Natalya Murakhver, producer and director of the powerful documentary 15 Days, to uncover the lasting effects of pandemic school closures on children and families. They dive into the role of teachers’ unions, the importance of media literacy, and why diverse perspectives are crucial in understanding wh…

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Data We Can Trust 1:03:19

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We recently celebrated World Statistics Day on 20 October. To mark the occasion, the Statistical Society teamed up with the Australian Data Science Network for a lively online panel discussion on a topic of growing importance: trust in data. The expert panel brought together a wealth of experience from government, academia, and industry to explore …

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Legitimation by (Mis)identification: Credit, Discrimination, and The Racial Epistemology of Algorithmic Expansion 51:47

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Recorded on September 22, 2025, this video features a talk by Davon Norris, Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies and Sociology (by courtesy) and Faculty Associate at the Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics at the University of Michigan. Professor Norris's research is broadly oriented to understanding how our ways of determining what is va…

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New Directions: Borderlands 1:03:08

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Borders reflect the many social, historical, and political forces that shape global movement and identity. While borders often suggest fixed lines of division, the experiences within and around them increasingly influence national and global understandings of belonging, sovereignty, and human rights. Recorded on October 1, 2025, this panel together…

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Chasing the White Whale — Into the Depths of Moby-Dick 50:51

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If you went to high school in America, you probably read Moby-Dick — or, more likely, you skimmed the CliffsNotes and wondered why this dense, whale-obsessed novel was considered a classic. That was me in 10th grade. But earlier this year, I decided to revisit Moby-Dick in midlife, and it hit me completely differently. What once seemed like a tedio…

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How To Escape Obscurity & Effectively Share Your Message w/ Personal Brand Guru Rory Vaden 1:06:32

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In today’s marketplace, it seems the best teachers, trainers, and guides must also become performers. We call it “content creators” and if you’re not devoting half or more of your time on camera or writing and posting memes, you just won’t get any traction. And I find many of the best teachers, trainers, and guides are not naturally the performing …

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🌙 Set Intentions That Actually Stick This New Moon 47:17

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Leland Vittert on Autism, Resilience, and the Power of Parental Love 20:39

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In this episode of The Karol Markowitz Show, Karol sits down with journalist and author Leland Vittert to discuss his new book, Born Lucky, and his deeply personal journey growing up with autism. Vittert opens up about how his parents’ love and adaptability shaped his path, the lessons he’s learned about character and perseverance, and what honest …

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Changing Your Identity & Getting Comfortable In Your Own Skin w/ Actor Josh Peck 58:27

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I revere people who have made a significant transformation to their identity. We like to celebrate people who have make huge accomplishments out in the world. But people who actually transformed who and how they are are now my heroes. Now my guest has some big, worldy accomplishments, but I invited him onto this podcast because of his personal tran…

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Stories of Strength: Reflections with Lynn 34:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Lynn shares stories from her work with clients: moments of resilience, humour, and connection that remind us what it means to support one another through life’s challenges. I’ll also be doing a solo episode soon to talk about what’s coming up for the podcast and a few reflections as we head towards next year. There w…

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#356 "Cryptid Adventures of a Biologist" with Pat Spain 1:47:33

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Join me and guest Pat Spain (Biologist/Cryptozoologist) as we discuss a biologist's perspective on cryptids, behind of scenes adventure stories from filming Beast Hunter, & animal facts. All this & more on the 356th episode of "Inquiries of our Reality". . . Pat Spain (Biologist/Cryptozoologist) https://www.patspain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/p…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Lessons on Reading, Resilience, and Real Life with Mary Katharine Ham 18:23

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In this special anniversary episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol marks two years of thought-provoking conversations with Mary Katharine Ham. Together, they dive into the growing crisis in children’s reading skills, share the wisdom they’d pass on to their younger selves, and open up about overcoming life’s toughest challenges. The discussion …

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The 6 Practices of the Ultimate Morning Routine 48:08

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There's been a lot of talk about morning routines in the last few years. But the idea is hardly new; famous men from Thomas Aquinas to Benjamin Franklin structured their mornings to accomplish great deeds and live flourishing lives. A modern advocate of this age-old practice is Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, first published nearly twenty…

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ReefCloud: Connecting Scientists to Save Coral Reefs – with Dr Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero 37:09

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Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth – but they’re also among the most vulnerable. Thanks to climate change, pollution, and other human impacts – coral reefs are in crisis. The need for fast, coordinated action has never been greater. One of the biggest challenges is getting accurate, up-to-date data, especially f…

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We Choose Our Responses & They Define Our Lived Experience w/ Yale Director of Emotional Intelligence Marc Brackett 1:16:08

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“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” This is the quote by Holocaust survivor Viktor E Frankl that headlines a new book titled, Dealing With Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. The book comes from my guest in this episode,…

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#355 "The Journey for Truth & Sasquatch" with Jay Bachochin 1:26:08

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Join me and guest Jay Bachochin (Finding Jay/Film Maker/Investigator) as we discuss The Journey through the Finding Jay Series, sasquatch research/investigating, & encounters in The Kettle. All this & more on the 355th episode of "Inquiries of our Reality". . . Jay Bachochin (Finding Jay) https://www.jaybachochin.com/ . . BE PART OF THE HALLOWEEN S…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Cliff Asness on Markets, Math, and Meaning 25:30

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In this episode, AQR Capital Management co-founder Cliff Asness opens up about his path from math prodigy to one of the most influential voices in quantitative investing. Known for his sharp wit and candid opinions, Asness discusses his political views, worries about today’s polarized climate, and how AI is reshaping the future of work. He also sha…

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Don’t Diagnose Me w/ Mental Health Activist Sarah Fay 1:15:09

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We are at an all time high of mental illness diagnoses. Some argue the reason is better diagnostic methods, others because we are just increasing in mental un-health. The discussion in this episode is in regards to the prevalence of mental diagnoses and the impact on individuals. In Brene Brown’s bestselling book, Atlas of the Heart, she outlines 8…

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💪✨ Fitness isn’t just for the young: it’s for living better, longer. 28:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Lynn shares her expertise on training older adults — why strength, balance, and mobility matter more than aesthetics, and how simple exercises can make everyday life easier and safer. From preventing falls to building confidence, you’ll hear inspiring stories and evidence-based tips. Whether you’re thinking about you…

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Building Community, Raising Kids, and Resisting Big Tech Censorship with Buck Sexton & Peter J. Hasson 29:38

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In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Buck Sexton to offer practical advice for conservatives considering a move later in life — from finding like-minded communities to building new friendships in your 60s. Then, Peter J. Hasson, politics editor at the Washington Free Beacon, joins to unpack Big Tech’s bias against conse…