Best Evan Ratliff Podcasts (2024)

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What Happened to the Coney Island Narwhal? (and other Important Narwhal Stories!) 21:42

17h ago21:42

21:42

Will and Mango go deep on Narwhals-- from how they became one of New York City's greatest mascots, to how to spot a real Narwhal tusk from a fake at your local pawn shop, to why you might want to avoid ordering the Narwhal sushi... plus, we explain why everyone's on the look out for a baby Narluga (the hot new designer Beluga/Narwhal hybrid). See o…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 1: Ingenuity 27:55

1d ago27:55

27:55

From Walter Isaacson– the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs– and journalist Evan Ratliff (Shell Games, Longform) comes a revealing look into the life of Ben Franklin, and how his genius shaped America. In this first episode of five, we dive into the way Franklin's scientific curiosity laid the groundwork for his approach t…

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How Hospitals are Applying AI with Nate Wilson and Dr. Joe Evans 20:33

11h ago20:33

20:33

I interviewed Nate Wilson, co-founder and COO of Regard, and Dr. Joe Evans, Chief Medical Information Officer of Sentara Health, about how Sentara Health is applying artificial intelligence in their facilities. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ Conn…

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Introducing Season 2: ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson 2:48

7h ago2:48

2:48

Introducing ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson - an intimate behind the scenes interview to understand Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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THE MAN WHO REINVENTED HIMSELF - JAY RATLIFF 39:14

11h ago39:14

39:14

After working in the airline industry for years as a senior level manager, Jay Ratliff suddenly found himself unemployed and living in the Travel Lodge Motel at the Dayton Airport in Ohio. He lived there for 10 years while working two jobs and learning the stock market. He eventually found success in day trading and created a massive portfolio. Jay…

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9 Essential Facts You (Probably) Need to Know about... Surfing! 28:18

30m ago28:18

28:18

From SpongeBob's sweet origin story to the Japanese business suits that are perfect for catching waves, Will and Mango explore the greatest facts from the world of surfing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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Poodle Grooming and Other (Nearly) Olympic Sports 31:23

12d ago31:23

31:23

How great were the Olympics?! Pretty great. But that doesn't mean they couldn't be better. From Poodle clipping to ski ballet, Will and Mango resurface 9 incredible and obscure sports that ought to be included in the next Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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What's the Best Way to Sit? (And Other Important Questions about Work) 37:26

21d ago37:26

37:26

For all our schooling, no one ever told us the very best way to sit. (Note this Seth Kinman Grizzly Bear Chair is NOT the best way to sit.) Also, no one taught us what temperature to keep our office at for maximum productivity. Or why cracking jokes might be helpful for elevating status in the workplace. And certainly NONE of our English professors…

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WE ARE ALL BLOWN UP - JASON HARRINGTON 43:20

6d ago43:20

43:20

Jason Harrington was literally blown up while serving in the military in the streets of Ramadi, Iraq. Jason was honored with the Silver Star Medal for his bravery and quick thinking which saved lives after his Humvee was blown up twice by IED's (Improvised Explosive Devices). Using his own story of being blown up in combat, Jason teaches others tha…

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Introducing: We Can Do Hard Things 11:48

7d ago11:48

11:48

Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. …

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Say My Name, Say My Name: 9 Fantastic Eponyms and the People Behind Them 29:55

30d ago29:55

29:55

From boycotts to mavericks, nachos to Zamboni's, there are a whole lot of words we mindlessly use without thinking about the namesakes behind them. This week Will and Mango pay tribute to the fantastic gentleman the leotard is named for, a doctor who did not want a machine named after him, and the wonderful inventor behind the world's most sensatio…

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PTG Classic: The Incredible Life of Jacques Cousteau 39:32

1M ago39:32

39:32

Whether you knew him as a conservationist, an explorer, a spy or a fashion icon, Jacques Cousteau showcased the sea's mysteries to a curious world. But how did the rebellious teenager with a penchant for breaking windows grow up into a marine legend? Will and Mango explore. ... Want to get in touch? Whether you want to share a fact, story, or even …

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THE CLIMB FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY - BEN CORT 36:52

19d ago36:52

36:52

Addiction can affect all of us and can come in many forms. As a young man, Ben Cort found himself falling down the path of addiction to alcohol and drugs to hide from his own trauma and pain. At the age of 18 though, he had his 'Burning Bush' moment and began a path of recovery and sobriety. As an avid outdoorsman, Ben and his wife moved to Colorad…

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PTG Classic: How Did Sharks Get Such a Bad Rap? 35:38

1M ago35:38

35:38

As summer reaches its height, everyone gets nervous about shark attacks. But how afraid should we be of these Jabberjaws? (Spoiler: not very.) From the hilarious way goblin sharks catch their prey, to the strange effect AC/DC has on sharks, to why Will and Mango wish they could trade out their chompers for shark teeth, Part-Time Genius goes all-in …

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Using AI to Probe the Eye with Vicky Demas 23:24

22d ago23:24

23:24

I interviewed Vicky Demas, CEO of Identifeye Health, a medtech company that has developed a device and AI algorithm to image the eye and diagnose a variety of diseases. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ Connect with Vicky Demas https://www.linkedin.…

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Will I Regret Having an AI Voice? Featuring Evan Ratliff! (And his AI voice) 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In this episode, Mangesh interviews journalist and host Evan Ratliff about his new show Shell Game, and they discuss what happens when you take control of artificial intelligence and set an AI version of you out into the world. From talking to scammers to making plans with your wife, things get weird quickly! PLUS: Stay tuned for a sneak preview of…

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Here it is! Evan’s new show, Shell Game 33:20

1M ago33:20

33:20

This is the story of what happens when Evan Ratliff, co-host of Longform and a longtime tech journalist, makes a digital copy of himself, powered by AI, in order to understand how amazing and scary and utterly ridiculous the world is about to get. In Episode 1, Evan clones his voice, hooks it up to ChatGPT and his phone line, and sends it off to ta…

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How Scientists are Reviving Lost Smells 32:40

2M ago32:40

32:40

Want to know what the Chanel No. 5 of Ancient Egypt smelled like? Or how the interior of Queen Elizabeth's royal car smelled? Or maybe you've wanted to experience the fragrance of extinct Hawaiian flowers? In this episode, Will and Mango get nosey about how scientists have been working hard to build a scent library of disappearing smells. See omnys…

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A FATHERS LOVE - DAVID BLOOM 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

David Bloom's journey in life may have seemed perfect on the outside, but inside he was a broken man. From childhood, his father never supported him, praised him or told him he loved him. That trauma stayed with David throughout most of his life. He found himself questioning God and the love he was supposed to have for Him and that doubt carried ov…

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Do Bald Eagles Really Steal Babies?! (And other Eagle Questions... Answered!) 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

Is America's national bird really a baby snatching scoundrel? What animal did Ben Franklin hope would replace eagles on the American seal (hint: not a turkey!) And why do people think eagles taste like veal? (One famous ornathologist might be to blame.) Tune in as Will and Mango explores all things eagles on this week's special holiday episode. See…

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Coming Soon: Evan’s new show, “Shell Game” 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

What would happen if you created a digital copy of yourself, powered by AI, and set it loose in the world? Over the past six months, Evan Ratliff has been trying to find out. He combined a clone of his voice, an AI chatbot, and a phone line—many phone lines, actually—into what are called “voice agents.” Then he sent them out… as himself. They talke…

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Mango Recommends: The Sicilian Inheritance 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

As a follow up to Thursday’s 9 Incredible Facts about Sicily, we’re posting the first episode of guest host Jo Piazza’s podcast The Sicilian Inheritance. Hope you dig it! Want your own taste of Sicily – grab a bottle of The Sicilian Inheritance inspired OLIVE OIL direct from Sicily to BUY - GO HERE . Snag your copy of THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE, the …

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9 Incredible Sicily Facts to Share over Cannoli! 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Did you know that Sicily is the home of brain freeze? Or that the so-called snakes on Medusa's head might actually be eels? Or that Sicily is home to one very very specific type of revenge architecture? From Sicily's delicious space program to cutest animals to ever roam the land, dig in as Mango and his pal Jo Piazza-- author and host of The Sicil…

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Episode 585: John Jeremiah Sullivan 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

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John Jeremiah Sullivan is a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine and has written for Harper's, The New Yorker, and GQ. He is the author of Pulphead and the forthcoming The Prime Minister of Paradise: The True Story of a Lost American History. “I love making pieces of writing and trying to find the right language to say what I mean. It…

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Bonus: Mailbag 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

The hosts answer a few listener questions. Evan’s picks for some podcasts to try: Creative Nonfiction Press Box The Stacks Podcast: Sunday Long Read True Stories Question Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Longform

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THE SHADOW WARRIOR - MARK 'OZ' GEIST 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

As a young kid growing up in southern Colorado, Mark Geist had no idea his life would become a part of history and even a movie. Mark 'Oz' Geist was working as a security contractor in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012 when terrorists attacked a United States diplomatic compound and CIA Annex. During the battle, Mark was severely wounded, inclu…

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