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Kingsplaining Podcast

The Philosopher King

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The #2Kings of the Rube Empire (and the Kick-ass Duke DUUUUUSTYYY!!!) will be Kingsplaining their perspective on the latest news in politics, religion, and pop culture. And they do it all for you, The People. kingsplaining.substack.com
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American Hysteria

chelsey weber-smith

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American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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Deep Cover

Pushkin Industries

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Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Sarah Cavanaugh was many things: A decorated veteran. A Marine who saved her comrades. A young woman fighting cancer. She was stoic, humble, tough. In short: a hero. Sarah was everything people wanted her to be—until she wasn’t. Turns out, no one knew the real Sarah. Not her comr ...
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How to Fix the Internet

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

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The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protections since the invention of the internet. Through curious conversations with some of the leading ...
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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Smart People Podcast

Smart People Industries

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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth o ...
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The Zach Show

AUXORO Studios

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Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to rocket scientists and dominatrixes. Zach unpacks the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, how they intersect with pop culture, what drives them, and everything in between. Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist, Billie Eilish’s brother/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL vet turned psychonaut), Andy Weir (author of T ...
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ManTalks Podcast

Connor Beaton

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The ManTalks podcast features conversations between one of the leading men’s work facilitators and philosopher, Connor Beaton, and world class guests with expertise in mindset, life purpose, psychology, relational communication, sexual intimacy, business and spirituality. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com
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The Infinite Self

Cerebral Alchemy

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Unlock the depths of the human mind and embark on a journey beyond boundaries with The Infinite Self. Here, we don’t just explore psychology; we dive into the mysterious, the shadowy, and the transformative. Each episode unearths insights on the psyche, personal growth, and the paradoxes of existence, combining timeless wisdom with cutting-edge research. In this podcast, you’ll encounter a space where intellectual curiosity meets raw, unfiltered conversations.
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The most valuable commodity on earth today is data. How we make it, use it, move it & protect it. Join David McCall as he invites guests from all industries to talk about how they use data to drive their business & innovation in their market.
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talkPOPc's Podcast

Dena Shottenkirk

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talkPOPc (Philosophers' Ontological Party club), is public philosophy + cognitively-engaged art nonprofit founded by Dr. Dena Shottenkirk, who is both a philosopher and an artist. As a topic-based project (we are now on our fourth) talkPOPc sponsors one-to-one conversations between a participant and a philosopher (who always dons our amazing gold African king hat, along with our mascot Puppet!) These conversations are consensus-building conversations and feed back into Shottenkirk's related ...
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To help support this podcast, please consider giving a tax deductible contribution here: https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast --- Rabbi Dovid Katz, PhD is lauded for his extensive knowledge of Jewish History, his engaging and insightful lecture series, and eye opening historical international tours. Follow him weekly. New content released each week, including Personalities in Jewish History, Insights into Tefillah and Perspectives on the Haftarah and Parshah. Spons ...
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The provided texts outline the main body and appendices of a novel titled "The Tide of Empires" or "The Depths of Pavlopetri," which explores themes of love, sacrifice, legacy, and guardianship. The narrative centres on the submerged ancient city of Pavlopetri and a powerful relic it harbours, protected by a lineage of guardians, including modern-day archaeologists Elena and Aiden. The story intertwines historical and mythological figures like Gilgamesh, Enheduanna, and King Minos, showing t ...
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Welcome to Plato's Pod, a podcast of discussions on the dialogues of Plato, the philosopher and geometer who wrote nearly 2,400 years ago. Hosted by amateur philosopher James Myers, the first four seasons of the podcast featured group discussions and some incredible insights on many of Plato's works. Now in our fifth season, we continue to probe the philosophy of Plato's dialogues, with invited guests discussing selected topics and applying the timeless philosophical principles to contempora ...
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Heroes and Legends is a channel dedicated to exploring the lives and stories of great and inspiring individuals that have made an impact on history, culture or our way of life. Some of these may be little known to the wider world, even though they impacted significantly on the destinies of their own people. Others may have been condemned unfairly by history and deserve to have their contributions reviewed. We hope that by bringing their stories to light, we can all learn from their experienc ...
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Finneran's Wake

Daniel Ethan Finneran

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Finneran’s Wake – where the ART OF CONVERSATION lives. Here, no topic is untouchable, no idea inadmissible, and no one too heretical to be heard. As the great French essayist Montaigne once said, “To my taste, the most fruitful and natural exercise of our minds is CONVERSATION. I find the practice of it the most delightful activity in our lives”. It certainly is the most delightful activity in my life. I want it to be so in yours as well. To that end, I humbly welcome you to my channel. Here ...
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21st Century Freak

Edward Veem

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21st Century Freak is a destination for conversations about life in the 21st century. Technology has exponentially overwhelmed the linear progression of evolution and we are faced with AI, robotics and data-driven solutions that far outpower our basic human condition. Welcome to a social experiment to understand life in the 21st Century. Together with host Edward Veem and stellar guests, we will explore topics like philosophy, spirituality, technology, mindset and business to try and better ...
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PhilosoFi

James Vermillion

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PhilosoFi: The Intersection of Meaning & Money, hosted by James Vermillion of Vermillion Private Wealth, explores how looking back can help us move forward. We live in an era of an abundance of stuff but a scarcity of meaning & purpose. On PhilosoFi, we explore how a philosophy of life can help us pursue meaningful endeavors and prepare for the future while enjoying today. The eclectic guest list includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, philosophers, investors, historians, and others who ca ...
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Listen to the most interesting and important events from Indian and World history. In short yet informative episodes, this podcast makes knowing history an enjoyable experience. Listen to a crisp episode on your commute, in your coffee break or over the weekend. Share questions, comments and suggestion with voice messages. Available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Itunes, Pocket Cast, and other popular podcast platforms. Access on your mobile or PC.
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Are you struggling? Do you have goals? Do you want to get into better shape? Firm up? Lose weight? Do you have a job or career aspirations? Do you want to move up? Are you establishing a company? You need motivation. Valuable lessons and profound philosophies from iconic writers, political luminaries, influential philosophers, and historical figures, Motivation Free 4 All! Mind-body & Spirit.
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Join us as we journey into the foundational questions of philosophy, guided by Socrates and his companions Glaucon and Adeimantus. In this episode, we explore the core arguments from Plato's iconic work, the Republic, starting with the provocative challenge: what is justice? Is it simply the interest of the stronger, as argued by Thrasymachus, or s…
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Talking points: mental health, masculinity, culture When Movember reaches out, you answer the call. I'm grateful to have interviewed Professor John Oliffe on a recent report co-authored by him—and spearheaded by the Movember Institute for Men's Health. Some of the stats they've released left me a little surprised; like 2 in 5 men in Canada die prem…
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Welcome to an insightful journey into the complexities of the human mind. In this episode, we act as your guide to understanding psychiatry, therapy, and the fascinating world of human behavior, drawing directly from expert perspectives .We begin by exploring the fundamental forces that drive us, touching upon key psychological concepts like the Id…
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You've probably heard the urban legend called the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs or at least know the idiom it inspired: “The call is coming from inside the house.” Sarah Marshall of the podcasts You’re Wrong About and You Are Good joins me as I share some new ideas about where this tale came from, focused on an epidemic of obscene phone calls in …
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In 2020, the Financial Times exposed a 2 billion euro fraud at Wirecard, a high-flying German fintech. Many thought that was the end of the story. But for reporter Sam Jones, it was just the beginning. This season on Hot Money: Agent of Chaos, from Pushkin Industries and the Financial Times, Jones investigates Wirecard’s chief operating officer who…
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In today's hyper-connected, fast-paced world, stress feels unavoidable. But what if you could fundamentally transform how your brain and body respond to challenges, rather than being constantly overwhelmed? This episode dives into the groundbreaking strategies that teach you how to navigate the "stress highway" of modern life.Our brains evolved a "…
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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions 01:00: Exploring the idea of Power 02:30: Power and institutional structures vs. individual power 03:45: Power as a mental concept. The power of the ideas people share 07:15: Imagination and Prestige 10:00: Culture from the top, but should we accept tyranny? Follow the leader as a foundational human concept 12:45: D…
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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Stu Goldsmith to learn all about the perilous history of Arctic exploration. From the 15th to 20th Centuries, Europeans searched for the Northwest Passage, a supposed seaway between the Atlantic and Pacific through the Arctic Ocean. Indigenous groups had been traversing the passage for centuri…
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We dropped bombs on Tehran to maybe blow up nuclear facilities but probably not. Don’t worry, though. We immediately got a cease fire which ended in less than 24 hrs. This is MAGA? This is America First? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/s…
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Talking points: relationships, culture This might bother some of you, but I think it needs discussing, because I get it all the time in comments, emails, and DMs: serious disappointment and frustration with dating. From men and women both. There are a lot of reasons for this, both surface-level and deeper, but here's what I'm seeing the most. (00:0…
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This podcast, "Beyond Good & German: Nietzsche Unfiltered," dives deep into the revolutionary and often controversial world of Friedrich Nietzsche, drawing directly from his own intensely personal and powerfully argued autobiography, "Ecce Homo," and the context of his groundbreaking works. Forget dusty academic interpretations; we're extracting th…
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With the democtatic model of politics discredited by the Golden Calf episode, Moses resorts to the aristocratic model of political decision-making, and suffers blowback https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
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Israel is trying to "break the teeth" of Iran - ק֘וּמָ֤ה יְהֹוָ֨ה ׀ הוֹשִׁ֘יעֵ֤נִי אֱלֹהַ֗י כִּֽי־הִכִּ֣יתָ אֶת־כׇּל־אֹיְבַ֣י לֶ֑חִי שִׁנֵּ֖י רְשָׁעִ֣ים שִׁבַּֽרְתָּ׃ https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
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Unlock the psychological forces shaping our moral compass. Journey into the fascinating realm of social psychology to understand the subtle and powerful influences on our perceptions of right and wrong. Discover how factors like threat, emotions, and our cognitive processes intertwine to mold our moral judgments and even our political leanings. We …
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Talking points: relationships, the shadow, psychology Every man casts a shadow, regardless of how much of "the work" he's done. But whether or not you let it negatively impact your relationships is up to you. Listen in for what shadow work actually means for your relationships, and straightforward advice on how to get started. (00:00:00) - Intro an…
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Rosemarie Coffey helped Sarah Cavanaugh for years. As a community support specialist, her services were paid for by the Wounded Warrior Project. Rosemarie spent countless hours inside Sarah’s home. We wondered - what did Rosemarie see? And what did she learn when Sarah’s lies were exposed? Get early, ad-free access to more episodes of Deep Cover: T…
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Have you ever heard the urban legend about the babysitter who takes LSD and accidentally bakes a baby in the oven believing it to be a raw turkey? For this Urban Legends Hotline episode, we will explore the possible origins of and the meaning behind this piece of 1960s folklore. Become a Patron⁠⁠ to support our show and get early ad-free episodes a…
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Ever wondered about the fundamental principles that shape human communities and political life? Dive deep into the enduring wisdom of Aristotle's Politics, a foundational text that remains remarkably relevant today.This isn't just a dry academic treatise; drawing on what may have originated as lecture notes or reference works from Aristotle's schoo…
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Who was Belisarius—the man who nearly rebuilt the Roman Empire under Justinian I? From the deserts of North Africa to the ruins of Gothic Italy, Belisarius led brilliant campaigns that stunned both enemies and emperors. In this episode, we trace his rise from obscure origins to his legendary victories in the Vandalic and Gothic Wars, and explore wh…
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Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Mesopotamia by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Phil Wang to learn about the history of cuneiform, the oldest writing system in the world. In the 19th Century, European scholars began to translate inscriptions found on ruins and clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia - an area of the world between the Tigris and Euph…
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What do you get when you mix solar panels, shipping containers, and sheer willpower? A data center in the wild. Dagi Berhane joins me to talk trust, technology, and why availability should come before sustainability. Also, what happens when your cloud has no internet? (Spoiler: Dagi builds one.) Guest Links Dagi Berhane’s LinkedIn: https://www.link…
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Talking points: myth, psychology, purpose I've loved myths and legends since I was a kid. As a man, that love has only grown because they can serve up powerful, meaningful guidance. So this week, we're digging into what Arthur, Excalibur, and the Holy Grail teach about the journey of the mature masculine. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:38) - Boyhood, co…
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—the workouts, the healthy food, the meditation app, the supplements—but your body still isn’t responding the way it should… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: You can’t heal until your body feels safe. Not calm. Not relaxed. Safe. And that’s not just a mindset—it’s a biologi…
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Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donal…
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Welcome to Cerebral Alchemy, where we explore the fascinating transformations within the human mind. In this episode, we delve into a compelling paradox: how our best intentions and deeply held moral purposes can sometimes lead us down unexpected paths and even result in questionable behaviors. Join us as we dissect the intricate ways our minds wor…
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Public-interest journalism speaks truth to power, so protecting press freedom is part of protecting democracy. But what does it take to digitally secure journalists’ work in an environment where critics, hackers, oppressive regimes, and others seem to have the free press in their crosshairs? That’s what Harlo Holmes focuses on as Freedom of the Pre…
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The extraordinary combination of גְּאוֹנוּת in lomdus in the Golden Age of Pilpul in the Golden Age of the Jews in The Kingdom of Poland , fascination with mathematics, and the Kabbalistic application of math to the deeper reading of the תּוֹרָה בִּכְתָב וְתוֹרָה שֶׁבְּעַל פֹּה
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It’s riot season in L.A. again but, don’t worry. Palantir will save us… liberty vs. security something something. It gets tiring watching the same show over and over again, doesn’t it? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/subscribe…
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Talking points: inner child, fatherhood, abandonment, the shadow Fair warning, there's a lot of F-bombs in this one. We've kept them in because I want people to get a sense of how deep a father wound can go. My guest has struggled with a kind of dualistic life. One day, he's crushing it and confident. The next, he feels uncertain and lost. This is …
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