Best Tim Carpenter Podcasts (2025)

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The Kennedy Curse with George Civeris 1:17:20

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George Civeris is the host of the comedy podcast Straightiolab as well as a new podcast called United States of Kennedy that explores our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty and the ways that this family has continued to shape American life for decades. For this episode, George lays out the tale of the Kennedy Curse through a handful of t…

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Women Are STRONG; Across EVERY Phase of Their Cycle! - With Dr. Madison Taylor & Prof Paul Laursen 1:11:58

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🏃‍♀️ TRAINING with the MENSTRUAL CYCLE: What the SCIENCE really says 🧬✨ Dr. Madison Taylor breaks down the latest research on how the menstrual cycle affects women athletes, and why INDIVIDUALIZED tracking is the game-changer 🗓️💡 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Madison dive into: 📊 Why performance variables often don’t chang…

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Houdini's Afterlife with Sarah Marshall and Tim Harford 1:06:48

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Tim Harford is the host of the podcast Cautionary Tales which recently put out a series on the most famous magician of all time, Harry Houdini. For this episode, Sarah Marshall of You’re Wrong About joins me as co-host to discuss with Tim the Victorian religion-turned-public spectacle known as Spiritualism, the wonderfully gullible Sir Arthur Conan…

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The Sprint Training Evolution - With Jonas Dodoo & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:08:51

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⚡ EVOLVING COACHING for MODERN ATHLETES: INSIGHTS with JONAS DODOO 🏃‍♂️🔥 From sprinting mechanics to AI-driven analysis, Jonas Dodoo is helping redefine what effective coaching looks like in today’s game ⚽💨 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin sits down with Jonas to unpack how coaches can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landsca…

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Modernizing Maritime: Rep. Salud Carbajal on how Congress is strengthening the Jones Act 17:36

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Congressman Salud Carbajal joins the American Maritime Podcast to discuss the future of U.S. maritime. From defending the Jones Act and strengthening the Coast Guard to modernizing mariner exams and investing in shipbuilding, he explains why American cargo, ships, and mariners are vital to national security, supply chains, and jobs. Tune in for ins…

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EP 9: Rob Smith of EAS 27:58

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Rob Smith, Executive Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers. Rob shares how a family legacy in carpentry and education led him from the field to teaching and ultimately to leading apprenticeship and training across six states and D.C. The conversation explores the evolu…

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#Elsagate (rewind) 48:04

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This is a rerelease of our 2021 episode. In 2017, YouTube Kids was embroiled in a major scandal when it was discovered that a dark underbelly of inappropriate cartoons, computer animations, and live action videos were lurking just under the surface of the supposedly safeguarded app. With themes of injections, sexuality, violence, scatology, and muc…

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Top Episode Replay: "Sometimes, When Training for Ultra Marathons, I Do Not Eat at All" - With Kilian Jornet and Paul Laursen 1:32:40

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Top Episode Replay: Motivation comes from LOVING 💖TRAINING & PURSUING PROGRESS goals - rather than chasing placings, competitions or anything like that. Kilian Jornet wants you to understand that you need to be focused 🥰 on the PROCESS 🔁 itself, especially at the start of any lofty goal. At the beginning of anything physical you will make FAST PROG…

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Introducing: Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes 8:10

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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The Disturbing World of Mobile Game Ads with Panic World Podcast 1:17:36

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Warning: REALLY WEIRD EPISODE. On social media and YouTube, bizarre, shocking, disgusting, creepy, and confusing animated ads for simple mobile games have popped up over the last few years. In collaboration with the guys from the Panic World podcast, we watch (and describe) some of the freakiest ads I have found over time, analyze the advertising p…

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Triple Win in Sports?! Athlete Health, Performance & Legacy - With Dr David T. Martin & Prof Paul Laursen 1:40:38

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🎿🔬 COOLING STRATEGIES, TALENT ID & THE FUTURE OF SPORTS SCIENCE ⚡ From ski slopes to the NBA, Dr. David T. Martin has spent a career at the cutting edge of performance science — blending PASSION with INNOVATION to change how athletes train, recover, and thrive 🏅 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul sits down with David to explore: …

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Dear Chelsey and Ask Sarah Marshall 1:13:34

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In the spirit of American advice columnists Dear Abby and Ann Landers, I am joined by Sarah Marshall of the podcast You’re Wrong About to give our own unique advice to some of the funnier questions sent in to Dear Abby and Ask Ann Landers from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Get some of our new merch at americanhysteria.com, all profits go to The Sam…

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The Coach as Race Engineer: Trust, Science, and the Long Game — with Dan Lorang and Prof Paul Laursen 1:09:59

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🤝🏃‍♂️ THE ART OF COACHING: TRUST, SCIENCE & LONG-TERM SUCCESS ⚡ From athlete to world-class coach — Dan Lorang shares how passion, science, and human connection shape performance in endurance sports. Inside this episode: 🔄 Dan’s journey from athlete to coach 🤝 Trust as the foundation of every successful coach–athlete relationship 📈 Why time and bel…

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Nearer My God 1:15:38

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Many thanks to Steve Salfield & Matt Chandler for the superb music.Set anywhere in South America, Nearer My God explores a universal three-way relationship of love between friends. WARNING: At 1hr 15mins. this Novella is a Marathon, not a sprint. There are music breaks where you can pause and resume. Visit www.cybermouse.co.uk for more details…

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Illuminating Light - Jess Wade, Russell Foster and Bridget Christie 42:23

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What is light? How has it shaped our understanding of the universe, our biology, and even our culture?In this illuminating episode Brian Cox and Robin Ince shine a spotlight on the fascinating science and history of light. From sun and circadian rhythms to the dazzling complexity of quantum, they explore how humans have understood and been influenc…

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DEAR ABBY AND ANN LANDERS 1:13:27

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Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren, also known as Dear Abby, were newspaper advice columnists answering questions and printing statements from their 100 million readers from the 1950s to the early 2000s. The flamboyant, eccentric women behind the columns, Eppie Lederer and Popo Phillips, had a fiery rivalry as they fought for the top spot of the adv…

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Keto-Adapted, Carb-Smart: What Actually Helps on Race Day - with Dr Matthew Carpenter & Prof Paul Laursen 1:22:22

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🥓🔬 KETOGENIC ADAPTATION, CARBS & PERFORMANCE — WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS ⚡ Prof Paul Laursen talks with Dr Matthew Carpenter about what changes (and what doesn’t) when endurance athletes go low-carb and stay there. We get into insulin’s rapid drop, the early-week training dip, the liver’s “small glucose pool,” and why a simple pre-start carb hit can st…

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Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins 42:08

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What really separates a moth from a butterfly? Is it just a matter of day and night, or is there more to this fluttering feud than meets the eye?Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince flap into the fabulous world of Lepidoptera with Professor Jane Hill, Professor Chris Jiggins, and comedian Katy Brand. Together, they chase colourful wings through scien…

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EP 8: Tim Wakefield of Dead Calm Seas Marine Services 24:05

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Tim Wakefield, founder and CEO of Dead Calm Seas Marine Services. Tim shares how his Navy background and passion for the ocean led him to build a multimillion-dollar marine services company that now leads projects in offshore wind, salvage, subsea infrastructure, and underwater archeology. The conve…

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Titanic in Real Time 1:02:56

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This is a bonus episode from our subscribers-only podcast Hysteria Home Companion. Our associate producer (and my brother) Riley Swedelius-Smith is here to tell us the absolutely wild and little-known story of how news of the Titanic shipwreck traveled to shore as the tragedy was all unfolding. We can use your support right now! ⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠…

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ZONE 2 SHOWDOWN - with Dr Kristi Storoschuk & Prof Paul Laursen 1:09:06

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🥑 FASTING, FUEL & FITNESS — MYTHS, METRICS & INTENSITY 🚴‍♀️🔥 From plant science 🌱 to performance science 🧬 — Kristi Storoshchuk has taken a unique path to uncover what really drives health & performance. In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Kristi cut through the noise on nutrition and training: ⏳ Fasting facts vs. fiction — hu…

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Technofossils - Sarah Gabbott, Mark Miodownik and Aurie Styla 42:26

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep into the strata of an imagined human history to unearth the curious concept of technofossils. Joined by paleobiologist Sarah Gabbott, material scientist Mark Miodownik and comedian and tech enthusiast Aurie Styla the panel unearth how the everyday objects that we throw away today compare to fossils of the past. Tog…

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Polybius: The Arcade Conspiracy 40:36

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This is a bonus episode from our subscribers-only podcast Hysteria Home Companion. I share the history of an 80s urban legend with our producer Miranda Zickler, one about a dangerous video game that appeared in Portland arcades with possible links to the mysterious government agents known as the Men in Black and then disappeared without a trace. ⁠B…

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Using ASR, Complex Systems & Fibre Typing to Elevate Team Sport Performance – With Dr. Carmen Colomer & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:01:28

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How do we individualize athlete development in chaotic, high-contact sports like rugby and basketball? Dr. Carmen Colomer shares her science-backed system for unlocking performance 🔬🏉💥 On this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Paul & Carmen dive into practical strategies for maximising physical preparation in team sport athletes, drawing fro…

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The Mighty Spud - Sandy Knapp, Glenn Bryan and Susan Calman 42:43

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox get out the ketchup and peel back the layers of one of the most versatile and beloved foods - potatoes. From the science of starch to the surprising role potatoes have played in history, we’re digging deep to uncover the truth behind the mighty spud.Chipping into the conversation are botanist Sandy Knapp, geneticist Glenn B…

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Not Just a Phase: Goths Through History with Christine Laskowski 1:15:14

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Christine Laskowski shares her research into how an ancient barbarian people known as the Goths came to represent everything from edgy Hot Topic fashion and the band Joy Division to the Notre Dame cathedral and Flannery O'Connor's writing. Christine is the host of the podcast T&J, a limited series about 6th century Byzantium. Listen to the T&J podc…

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From Breath Science to Peak Running Performance — With Dr Eric Harbour & Prof Paul Laursen 1:24:45

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BREATH TO PERFORM – SCIENCE‑BACKED TOOLS FOR FASTER RUNNING Dr Eric Harbour didn’t start with pace — he started with RESPIRATORY LIMITERS In this lung‑expanding episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Eric translate cutting‑edge breathing research into everyday coaching gold: When your LUNGS, not your LEGS, hit the wall — spotting respirato…

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How to Build the Perfect Athlete - Helen Glover, Hugh Dennis, Steve Haake and Emma Ross 42:22

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are limbering up for a high-performance episode all about what it takes to build the perfect athlete.Joining them on the track are physiologist Dr Emma Ross, sports engineer Professor Steve Haake, Olympic rowing legend Helen Glover, and comedian Hugh Dennis - who’s getting into gear and reliving his cycling adventures in th…

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The Imaginary Gods of ChatGPT with Journalist Miles Klee 1:00:04

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Miles Klee is the author of a recent Rolling Stone article titled People Are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies which tells the stories of ChatGPT users who have come to believe that their chatbot is a sentient spiritual being. For this episode, Miles and I discuss the experiences of these ChatGPT worshippers, why the chatbot’s answ…

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Learn how to push your creativity and master the business of being an artist to create a livable income from your art with Internationally Famous Artist / Teacher Tim Packer. 25:04

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Tim Packer is a celebrated Canadian artist and former police detective who walked away from a stable career to chase a lifelong dream. He’s since built a thriving, multi-million dollar art business—selling originals, self publishing prints, and running a top-tier online art academy that’s helped thousands of artists grow. Through the Tim Packer Art…

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Top Episode Replay: CARBS, FATS, SALTS & BRAINS - with Professor Tim Noakes and Paul Laursen 1:09:43

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Top Episode Replay What is the MINIMAL amount of carbs 🍬 that you NEED for ENDURANCE?! WHAT IF taking >= 60g of carbs per hour COMPLETELY STOPS your liver GLUCOSE production 😱? Prof. Tim Noakes wants you to understand that for long endurance efforts you simply do NOT NEED❌ massive amounts of EXOGENOUS carbohydrates. There is a minimal amount of car…

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Should We Settle in Space? - Tim Peake, Kelly Weinersmith and Alan Davies 42:46

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince blast off into a cosmic controversy as they ask, should humanity become an interplanetary species? At Harwell Campus, a space science innovation hub, they’re joined by astronaut Tim Peake, biologist and Royal Society prize winning author Kelly Weinersmith, and comedian Alan Davies to explore the science, ethics, and challen…

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EP 7: Jack Kocsis of Associated Construction Contractors (ACCNJ) 28:23

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jack Kocsis Jr., CEO of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ). With more than 35 years leading the organization, Jack brings a rare depth of experience from both the construction site and the negotiation table. He reflects on the evolution of labor management partnerships, th…

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The FBI's White Christian Nation with Lerone A. Martin 1:23:34

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Lerone A. Martin is the author of The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover: How the FBI Aided and Abetted the Rise of White Christian Nationalism . For this episode, Lerone explains how the FBI, led by J. Edgar Hoover, colluded with religious authorities to shape the soul of America throughout the 20th century. We’ll see how this revamped version of American …

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Golf, giving back, and growing a business that matters with investing expert Tom Dunkel 23:14

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Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He’s built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is sti…

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From Theoretical Physics to Sports Performance - With Dr Stefano Andriolo & Prof Paul Laursen 50:23

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🧠 PHYSICS meets PERFORMANCE – AI, DATA & the FUTURE of SPORTS SCIENCE 🔬⚡ Stefano Andriolo didn’t start in the gym — he started in STRING THEORY 📈💥 In this mind-bending episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Stefano dive deep into the intersection of physics, data science, and elite performance: 💡 From THEORETICAL PHYSICS to real-world ENDU…

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Strangely Familiar 27:50

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The best of Cameron Kemp and Gary SpencerCameron is the one on the left at his scruffy best! I tried to find better pictures and ended up having to steal a clip from a video of 27 years ago! BTW, Cameron got married in a Kilt! He also did the address to the Haggis at a Burns night I organised. Brilliant performer.…

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201st Birthday Bonanza - Mel Giedroyc, Deborah Meaden and Nish Kumar 42:35

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Get ready for a landmark episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage as we celebrate our 201st show! Brian Cox and Robin Ince invite a lively panel of celebrity guests to pose their burning scientific questions to a top-tier team of scientists.Mel Giedroyc is tunnelling into the world of engineering, asking how we build and operate trains under some of the…

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Listen Now: American Scandal 6:29

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles…

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Staring at the Sun on LSD with Sarah Marshall of 'You're Wrong About' 1:22:40

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Have you ever heard the urban legend about the group of hippie college students that went blind while staring at the sun during an LSD trip? This tale became a very powerful anecdote in the 1960s as politicians tried to regulate the spread of acid spread across college campuses. For this episode, Sarah Marshall of the podcast You’re Wrong About jum…

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Top Episode Replay: Why Are the Norwegians Dominating Triathlon? Asking Questions & Systematically Looking For Answers with Olav Aleksander Bu 1:52:34

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Top Episode Replay From a technology nerd, sailor and entrepreneur, to coaching the world’s fastest triathletes and chasing sub 7 hours for the Ironman distance - that’s just the start of our next guest’s bio! In this episode, we hear from leading Norwegian coach, Olav Aleksander Bu. Olav goes into great detail into his unique personal upbringing a…

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The Call is Coming From Inside the House with Sarah Marshall of 'You're Wrong About' 1:31:03

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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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Top Episode Replay: The Basics You NEED to Know About HIIT 52:31

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Top Episode Replay: Designing HIIT workouts isn’t just about the session you put down on paper. You need to first know the important basics of WHY you are doing them, and this relates critically to the CONTEXT! The impact of TIME ⏱️, INTENSITY 🔥 or HOW OFTEN 🖩, you do them is often ignored or forgotten, and these factors need to be implemented in l…

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THE HIPPIE BABYSITTER BABY ROAST 58:20

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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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Moderate Training for No One, HIIT for Everyone?! - With Dr Juan Murías & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:12:55

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🧬 TRAINING INTENSITY, VO2 MAX & THE ART OF ADAPTATION ⚡💡 From tennis coach to top researcher, Juan Murías brings a unique lens to the science of exercise 🚴‍♂️📈 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Juan dive deep into the mechanics of VO2 max, training intensity, and the real-world implications of sports science: 🎾 A personal jo…

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Context Clues: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's High 51:21

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This episode will give some extra context for our upcoming urban legend episodes: The Hippie Babysitter and the Baby Roast, The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs, and the one where the college students go blind staring at the sun on LSD. We use excerpts from our episodes: Fangirls (2022) Suburbia (2020) Mind Control (2019) Become a Patron⁠ to support…

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David Zigan: Bigfoot Forensics | ST 66 1:32:45

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by David Zigan, a veteran investigator with over two decades of experience as a certified peace officer in Georgia, currently working in a Crime Scene Investigations Unit near Atlanta. A graduate of the National Forensic Academy, Zigan holds certifications in latent fingerprint examination…

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More Reasons Why Norwegians Dominate in Endurance Sports - With Prof Thomas Losnegard & Prof Paul Laursen 1:06:38

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Thomas Losnegard from Olympiatoppen reveals why a small country can produce massive results in elite sport 🏔️🥇 On this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Thomas explore the secret ingredients behind Norway’s dominance in winter sports: 🤝 A culture of COLLABORATION & knowledge exchange 🧠 Athlete MINDSET, perceived exertion & pacing stra…