Best Alan Weiss Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking Free: Embracing Independence Through 'Codependent No More' by Melody Beattie 15:08

17h ago15:08

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Chapter 1:Summary of Codependent No More "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie is a self-help book that addresses the concept of codependency, particularly how it affects individuals in relationships. Key Themes and Concepts: 1. Definition of Codependency: Beattie defines codependency …

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Unraveling the Abyss: The Dark Philosophy of Thomas Ligotti's 'The Conspiracy Against the Human Race' 13:26

17h ago13:26

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Conspiracy against the Human Race The Conspiracy against the Human Race by Thomas Ligotti is a philosophical treatise that delves into existential themes, exploring the nature of consciousness, the human experience, and the concept of “anti-natalism.” Ligotti presents a bleak perspective on life, arguing that existence is i…

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Mastering Focus and Confidence: Insights from The Inner Game of Tennis 14:02

17h ago14:02

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Inner Game of Tennis "The Inner Game of Tennis" by W. Timothy Gallwey, published in 1974, explores the psychological aspects of tennis and performance. Gallwey introduces the concept of the "inner game," which focuses on the mental challenges players face, in contrast to the conventional focus on technique and physical skil…

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Embracing the Journey: Insights from Mark Nepo's 'The Book of Awakening' 6:50

35m ago6:50

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Book of Awakening "The Book of Awakening" by Mark Nepo is a spiritual memoir and a collection of reflections and meditative writings aimed at encouraging readers to live more fully and authentically. The book is structured as a daily guide, comprising 365 entries, each focusing on themes such as connection, love, suffering,…

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Embracing Freedom: A Journey Through Living Untethered by Michael A. Singer 7:58

35m ago7:58

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Chapter 1:Summary of Living Untethered "Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament" by Michael A. Singer explores the concepts of consciousness, freedom, and the nature of the self. Building on themes from his previous works, particularly "The Untethered Soul," Singer delves deeper into the idea of freeing oneself from the confines of the mind…

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Exploring the Soul's Journey: Insights from 'Many Lives, Many Masters' by Brian L. Weiss 8:07

35m ago8:07

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Chapter 1:Summary of Many Lives, Many Masters "Many Lives, Many Masters" by Brian L. Weiss is a captivating exploration of past life regression and the therapeutic potential of understanding reincarnation. The book is based on Weiss's work as a psychiatrist, particularly focusing on his experiences with a patient named Catherine, who exhibits anxie…

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Unleashing Potential: Lessons from Ankur Warikoo’s 'Do Epic Shit' 6:33

35m ago6:33

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Chapter 1:Summary of Do Epic Shit "Do Epic Shit" by Ankur Warikoo is an inspirational guide that encourages readers to pursue their dreams and live life to the fullest. The book combines personal anecdotes, life lessons, and practical advice, emphasizing the importance of taking action, embracing failure, and learning from experiences. Warikoo shar…

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Accelerate Your Success: Unlocking the Power of The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran 9:34

35m ago9:34

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Chapter 1:Summary of The 12 Week Year "The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran presents a framework for achieving goals and maximizing productivity by redefining the traditional annual planning cycle. Moran argues that a year is often too long for people to maintain focus and accountability, leading to procrastination and unfulfilled goals. Instead, he…

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Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming the Happiness Trap with Russ Harris 17:52

1d ago17:52

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Chapter 1: Summary of The Happiness Trap "The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris is a self-help book that introduces readers to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of accepting thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. The book challenges the common belief that happiness is the ultimat…

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The Will to Change: Embracing Transformation through Love and Justice – Insights from bell hooks 20:01

1d ago20:01

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Will to Change "The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love" by bell hooks is a profound exploration of masculinity and the ways in which societal constructs affect men's emotional lives. In this book, hooks addresses the crisis of masculinity, emphasizing the detrimental effects of patriarchal culture on men, women, and…

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Unmasking Deception: An Exploration of Evil in M. Scott Peck's 'People of the Lie' 20:58

3d ago20:58

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Chapter 1:Summary of People of the Lie "People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil" by M. Scott Peck is a psychological and philosophical exploration of human evil, examining the nature of evil and its impact on individuals and society. Peck, a psychiatrist, presents case studies from his practice to illustrate the dynamics of evil and its …

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She Comes First: Unlocking the Secrets to Female Pleasure and Intimacy 14:19

19h ago14:19

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Chapter 1:Summary of She Comes First "She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman" by Ian Kerner is a comprehensive guide focused on enhancing sexual pleasure and intimacy for women. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding female sexuality and prioritizing women’s pleasure in sexual relationships. Kerner argues that …

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The Election 6:53

5d ago6:53

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This election reflects a totally flawed Democratic strategy:• Painting your opponent as toxic but not having positive policies.• A candidate who cannot speak without a teleprompter and memorized sound bites.• A morally superior attitude that conveys people voting for the opposition are less educated, dumber, and morally inferior.• Rallying celebrit…

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Little Round Top 6:20

4d ago6:20

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The turning point in the American Civil War—and probably world history—occurred in Gettysburg on a rise called Little Round Top. At that place, at that time, a Union general saw a vast threat, and a Union Colonel and his regiment averted the threat through the brilliance of a single command.We need more courage in our lives because, unlike Gettysbu…

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FTF253: The Delegate Experience: Conferences Done Differently with Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz 32:34

12d ago32:34

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Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz, CEO of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM), to discuss her unique approach to conferences, leading change, and facilitation. ML's passion for people and creating meaningful learning experiences come…

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Here Comes The Judge 4:43

6d ago4:43

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We all get the kind of government we deserve. If you voted for the winner of the election, that’s good until such time as you feel promises aren’t being kept. If you voted for the loser of the election, that means not enough people in the right places agreed with you, and you have to submit to the system. However, you’re still free to protest, be s…

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Unlocking Nature's Secrets: The Alchemy of Herbs with Rosalee de la Foret 12:05

13d ago12:05

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Pressure 8:44

26d ago8:44

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Bill Russell, in Second Wind, defines pressure and performance.For example: - Brady coming back from 25 points down in the second half of the Super Bowl.- Houston, we have a problem (Apollo 13).- Sully Sullenberger landing in the Hudson River. The need is to really stay calm.- Three Mile Island as opposed to Chornobyl.- Bluffing in poker (vs. the “…

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Peregrinations 9:50

1M ago9:50

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Many people in Rhode Island have never been to Boston, let alone New York. I’ve coached a very successful entrepreneur who has never been to New York and doesn’t wish to go. Most people can’t locate Bolivia or Laos (or Nebraska) on a map.When Americans in a survey were asked the three most famous Japanese they could think of, it was Bruce Lee, Yoko…

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Ep. 29 - Are Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill on the money in 'Moneyball?' (featuring comedian Eli Lebowicz) 40:52

1M ago40:52

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The Oakland A's faced having to compete with the likes of the New York Yankees with the lowest payroll in the majors. Based on the book by Michael Lewis 'Moneyball" features Brad Pitt as General Manager Billy Bean, who failed as a player but had a success if going against old school scouts and focusing on on base percentage. Beane meets someone he …

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Esteem 8:17

1M ago8:17

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Esteem means respect and admiration. Hence, self-esteem would mean respect and admiration for yourself. Self-worth and self-esteem are the same thing to me, whereas self-confidence is your faith (or lack thereof) that you can do something: efficacy.Pride is feeling proud of your accomplishments, but vanity is insisting that others hear about them, …

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Small Business, Small Minds 11:04

2M ago11:04

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The rate of failures of small businesses is astounding: 20% fail during the first two years, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first ten years. While there are myriad reasons, such as succeeding generations of ownership not being as motivated or competent, most of these fail under the original founders and owners. That’s because t…

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FTF252: Obsess over the participant (not the meeting room) with Steven Demedio + a sneak peak of our Red Carpet Campout 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Steve Demedio to the show. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a career in sales leadership to becoming a passionate facilitator obsessed with creating engaging and memorable learning experiences. Join us for our retreat: The Red Carpet Campout…

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Ep. 28 - The Music Editor Who Is Killing It 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

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Alan speaks with Music Editor Micha Liberman who was nominated for two Emmy's for his work on the Hulu hit "Only Murderers In The Building" and Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Liberman, who won an Emmy for his work on the pilot of HBO's Deadwood explains what it's like to have his work involve such stars at Steve Martin, Martin Short, and S…

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How Criminal Governance Undermines Elections, with Jessie Trudeau 1:18:23

1M ago1:18:23

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In democracies all around the world, criminal organizations are involved in electoral politics. Notable examples include the Sicilian mafia and Pablo Escobar's drug cartel in Colombia. We sometimes think of these criminal groups as having politicians in their pockets or as directing politicians to do their bidding at the barrel of a gun. But our gu…

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Credibility with a Buyer 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Some suggestions to build credibility with a buyer during the initial meeting. (This assumes you’re meeting with a true economic buyer who controls the budget.)1. Assume a peer mentality. Don’t allow yourself to be cast in a “dog and pony show.” (I suggest you never show up with visual aids for this very reason.) Adapt an attitude that the two of y…

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Civics Lesson 6:35

2M ago6:35

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There are 330 million people in the US that we know of. There are 12,500 school districts, 18,000 police departments, 17,000 libraries, 400 different languages spoken, 45,000 flights per day, 5 million privately and commercially owned vehicles, 200,000 dentists, and 641 amusement parks. There are nation-states (Japan, Korea), multi-state nations (S…

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Exploring the Human Side of Medicine: Insights from 'Being Mortal' by Atul Gawande 4:27

2M ago4:27

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Chapter 1:Summary of Being Mortal "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande, published in 2014, tackles the delicate topic of aging and death, and how modern medicine has influenced our perspectives and handling of these inevitabilities. Gawande, a surgeon and public health researcher, explores the limitations of medicine…

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Embracing Freedom: Exploring Self-Acceptance in 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi 12:26

2M ago12:26

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Courage to Be Disliked "The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, published in 2013, is a philosophical self-help book presented in a dialogue format between a philosopher and a young man. The book explores principles of Adlerian psychology, a school of psychology founded by Alfred Adler, which emphas…

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Unlocking the Hidden Side of Everything: Exploring 'Freakonomics' by Steven D. Levitt 13:27

2M ago13:27

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Chapter 1:Summary of Freakonomics "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" is a non-fiction book written by economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner. It was first published in 2005 and explores the underlying economics and hidden motivations that drive various aspects of human behavior. The book ch…

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Ep. 27 - Why "The Shawshank Redemption" Is Inspiring featuring Sruli Broocker 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Based on a Stephen King novella, "The Shawshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is on most people's top 25 list of best movies. It tells the story of a man falsely convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Alan and Sruli Brooker discuss a number of intriguing questions. Is hope always a good thing? What does the film say ab…

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Examining the Noir Elements in Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye 12:56

2M ago12:56

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Long Goodbye "The Long Goodbye" is a classic detective novel by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1953. It is the sixth novel featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe. Here's a summary of the plot: The story begins with Marlowe meeting Terry Lennox, a man with a troubled past involving both alcoholism and connec…

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Unlocking the Hidden Logic of Value in 'Priceless' by William Poundstone 5:02

2M ago5:02

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Chapter 1:Summary of Priceless "Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It)" is a non-fiction book by William Poundstone, which delves into the concept of pricing and the psychology behind how people determine the value of goods and services. The book explores the historical and psychological basis for pricing strategies, fo…

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FTF251: How we sold out our event in 24 hours (Behind the scenes of How to Face Change) with solo reflections from Leanne Hughes 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Send Leanne a message Host Leanne Hughes takes you behind the scenes of the recent "How to Face Change" event she co-hosted with Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). From brainstorming ideas, locking in the perfect venue, to manufacturing demand for tickets, Leanne spills all the details on how they turned a bold idea into an unforgettable experience. Exp…

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Unlocking Innovation: Lessons from Marty Cagan 4:08

2M ago4:08

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Chapter 1:Summary of Inspired "Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love" by Marty Cagan is a practical guide for product managers and product teams on how to build successful products. Cagan emphasizes the importance of focusing on solving customer problems, understanding market dynamics, and creating a strong product strategy. He also highl…

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Hooked: A Musical Journey with Sutton Foster 4:21

2M ago4:21

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Chapter 1:Summary of Hooked "Hooked" by Sutton Foster is a memoir that takes readers on a journey through the life and career of the Tony Award-winning actress and singer. Foster shares personal anecdotes and reflections on her experiences in the entertainment industry, from her early days as a struggling actress to her breakout role in "Thoroughly…

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Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book" by Jack Welch 4:45

2M ago4:45

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Chapter 1:Summary of Winning "Winning" by Jack Welch is a highly regarded book in the business world, offering readers a deep dive into strategies that can help anyone advance their career and improve their organization. Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric (GE), shares insights from his successful business career, emphasizing practical advic…

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Mastering Communication: Key Insights from 'How to Talk to Anyone' by Leil Lowndes 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Chapter 1:Summary of How to Talk to Anyone "How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships" by Leil Lowndes is a self-help book designed to assist readers in improving their communication skills and social interactions. The book is practical and accessible, providing actionable advice through 92 strategies that Lowndes det…

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Sermons 5:22

2M ago5:22

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This is a marketing lesson for the Catholic Church. I’m a lector and a Eucharistic Minister in the Church and converted 18 years ago. As some of you know, I’ve also spent a great deal of my coaching and consulting career in the field of strategy and have written two commercially published books on the topic.The average age in the church my wife and…

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From Isolation to Enlightenment: A Journey Through Tara Westover's 'Educated' 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Chapter 1:Summary of Educated "Educated" by Tara Westover is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences growing up in a strict and dysfunctional family. Tara was born in Idaho to survivalist Mormon parents who were distrustful of the government, hospitals, and public education. As a result, she did not attend school as a child and worked in he…

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Unlocking Potential: Insights from 'Outliers' by Malcolm Gladwell 11:24

2M ago11:24

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Chapter 1:Summary of Outliers "Outliers: The Story of Success" is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell and published in 2008. It explores the various factors that contribute to high levels of success. Gladwell argues that people often overlook the importance of external and situational factors in the lives of successful individuals, such …

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Exploring Persuasion and Power: An Analysis of 'The Art of Seduction' by Robert Greene 3:13

2M ago3:13

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Chapter 1:Summary of The Art of Seduction "The Art of Seduction" by Robert Greene is a self-help book that explores the dynamics of seduction as a tool for influence and power. Published in 2001, the book offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the strategies and tactics of seduction based on historical and fictional figures known for their sed…

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Exploring Human History: Insights from 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari 16:55

2M ago16:55

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Chapter 1:Summary of Sapiens "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari is a wide-ranging narrative that spans the history of the human species from the emergence of the first homo species to the present day. The book discusses how Homo sapiens came to dominate the world, identifying key revolutionary periods that have shaped huma…

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Ep. 26 - "Titanic" Debate (featuring Irina Tsukerman) 55:43

2M ago55:43

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"Titanic" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, is one of the highest grossing films of all-time. It won the Oscar for Best Picture with James Cameron winning Best Director. Alan, a fan of the blockbuster, talks about the famous film with Irina Tsukerman, a human rights and national security attorney, who has become known for astute politica…

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