Best Parapsychologist Podcasts (2024)

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Title: S1E16 Denver’s Haunted Capitol Hill: Inside the Infamous Croke-Patterson Mansion 1:00:49

18d ago1:00:49

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Ever dreamed of sleeping in a real-life haunted house? This Denver mansion-turned-inn might make you think twice about that bucket list item. This week we are wrapping up our 2-part special on Denver with a deep dive into the haunted history of the Croke-Patterson Mansion, a notorious Denver landmark steeped in paranormal activity. We’ll explore th…

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Why Bats Get Bad Press AND Antioxidants 38:29

1M ago38:29

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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S1E15 What Lies Beneath Denver: Airport Conspiracies and Moving Headstones, but Not Bodies 21:01

1M ago21:01

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Are the things hidden underneath Denver, Colorado driving many of the dark tales and sightings above ground? There are a whole host of conspiracy theories about what is really in the tunnels below Denver’s curiously large airport. Cheesman Park and its surrounding area in downtown Denver are the location of many accounts of terrifying paranormal ac…

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Jacob Goldstein and I talk Joan Didion's "The White Album" and use it to fuel the ultimate NYC vs. LA debate 48:40

1M ago48:40

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Author and podcast host, Jacob Goldstein and I talk about "The White Album" by Joan Didion. As a San Diego born, New York City journalist, Jacob and I compare and contract Los Angeles and New York as described by Didion and ourselves. We talk about our nostalgia for the past and the uncertainty of the future as we stray on and off topic of this thr…

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S1E14 Scandals and Hauntings at the Owlwood and Greystone Estates 43:02

2M ago43:02

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In this episode, we delve into the scandals surrounding the various owners of the Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills as well as the mysterious murder-suicide cold case at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. We also share eerie hauntings reported at Greystone, adding a supernatural layer to the estate's dark history. Join us as we navigate through th…

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Solar Power, Biocrusts and Tequila! 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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S1E13 The Kidnapping of Sister Aimee: A Tale of Faith and Deception 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Why would a popular and accomplished preacher fake her own kidnapping? This is the tale of Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who accomplished groundbreaking evangelical success and founded the Foursquare Church, only to have her credibility forever questioned once she emerged in the desert town of Douglas, Arizona in June of 1926, telling an unlikely…

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Poet Campbell McGrath gives advice to writers and reads some of his work from "Nouns and Verbs" 53:55

2M ago53:55

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Chicago based poet, Campbell McGrath talks to me about the difference in reading verses watching a movie, gives writing advice, and reads some of his own poetry in this riveting episode. Nouns and Verbs: https://www.amazon.com/Nouns-Verbs-Campbell-McGrath-ebook/dp/B07BK5LS9Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PW8A8HUNH709&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1qfSeNSYOZIt05ulFxXyn8_QiiR…

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S1E12 Water for Los Angeles: A History of Lies, Scandal, & Tragedy 40:12

2M ago40:12

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How does a city surrounded mostly by desert secure enough water to sustain millions of people? With lies and deception. Through a combination of aggressive strategies, including lobbying and manipulation, several of LA’s leaders acquired the access and infrastructure to bring water from over 200 miles away to the city back in the early 1900s. It’s …

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Parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach and I Talk Skeptics, Mediums, and How The Ghostbusters Helped His Career 53:30

2M ago53:30

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Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations and President of the Forever Family Foundation, has been in the field for over 40 years focusing on education and field investigation. He is the author or co-author of 10 nonfiction books and one novel, and teaches online Parapsychology courses through the Rhine Education Center. He is on the Boar…

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ICYMI S1E11 A Scandalous Affair in Silver Lake: The Secret Lover in the Attic 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Is it possible to hide away a secret lover in an attic…for nearly a decade?? What starts as a daytime affair in the midwest between Dolly Oesterreich and Otto San Huber quickly escalates into Otto living in the attic of Dolly’s home. This arrangement lasts for years, even surviving a move to Los Angeles where Otto continues to live hidden in the at…

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Why We Should Actually Be Optimistic About The Environment with Environmentalist Adam Dorr 50:36

3M ago50:36

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Adam Dorr is the Director of Research at the independent think tank RethinkX. He is an environmental social scientist and technology theorist whose recent RethinkX publications have focused on the disruption of the global energy sector by new energy generation and storage technologies, as well as the implications of the energy, transportation, and …

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S1E10: UCLA Parapsychologists Investigate in Culver City: Poltergeist or Hoax? 50:18

3M ago50:18

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Doris Bither, a single mother of four, reports unsettling instances of paranormal activity and assault in her home. Join us as we delve into the chilling investigation by UCLA parapsychologists to uncover the truth behind these disturbing events. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 📷 Instagram: instagram.c…

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Environmental Scientist Adam Dorr and I discuss 10 Reasons Why We're Wrong About the World and Why Things Are Better Than We Think in Hans Rosling's "Factfulness" 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Adam Dorr is the Director of Research at the independent think tank RethinkX. He is an environmental social scientist and technology theorist whose recent RethinkX publications have focused on the disruption of the global energy sector by new energy generation and storage technologies, as well as the implications of the energy, transportation, and …

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S1E9 The “Who’s Who” of “Who’s That?”: The Rockefeller Imposter of San Marino Pt 2 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Christian Gerhartstreiter’s lies become more and more outrageous, yet the list of people he fools grows longer and longer. However, a secret that seemed to be long buried and forgotten will come back to haunt him and eventually some form of justice will be served. Note: This is our first remote recording and while the audio might have a slight unde…

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Nanotechnology and future beer production! 35:14

3M ago35:14

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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The Beatles Interesting Tie to Florida with Bob Kealing, the Sunshine State's Specialist 50:42

3M ago50:42

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Siix time Emmy award winning, Bob Kealing, talks with me about "Good Day Sunshine State" and the Beatles history in Florida. Why does this state hold a special place in the hearts of those four lads from LIverpool? Hear us discuss this and "Once Upon A Time in Florida" by Jacki Levine. Good Day Sunshine State https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Sunshin…

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S1E8 The “Who’s Who” of “Who’s That?”: The Rockefeller Imposter of San Marino Pt 1 53:30

3M ago53:30

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This story makes the Netflix series “Inventing Anna” look like amateur hour. The con artist that set up shop in the picturesque city of San Marino in the early 80’s fooled just about everyone he met; but the truth would eventually unravel after an unexpected find nearly a decade later in a neighborhood backyard. Follow us for episode photos and mor…

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"The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read" and "Parenting On Earth" with moral and political philosopher Elizabeth Cripps 53:19

3M ago53:19

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Moral and Political philosopher, Elizabeth Cripps talks to us about individual and parental duties toward climate change. We touch on her book, "Parenting on Earth" as well as "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)" by Philippa Perry in an insightful conversation about parenting and climate change. Pa…

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S1E7 The Source Family in Los Angeles: Cult or Commune? (It’s Totally A Cult) 41:48

3M ago41:48

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The Source Family of 1970s Los Angeles had all of the trappings of a thriving commune with a flair for glamor. Running one of LA's earliest and most celebrated organic eateries on the Sunset Strip, it’s hard to see a darker reality lurking beneath the surface. But make no mistake, its leader, Jim Baker, had all of the characteristics of a cult lead…

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Should We Settle Outer Space? Rocket Scientist Erika Nesvold and I talk about capitalism and prison in space, mining astroids, and "The Sparrow" by Mary Doria Russell 48:45

3M ago48:45

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Rocket Scientist Erika Nesvold and I talk about Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow all while she answers some of my dumb space questions. We touch on mining astroids, prison and capitalism in space, and whether we should even settle space? The Sparrow: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+sparrow+book&crid=27WWOJ6JYAAQH&sprefix=the+sparrow+book%2Caps%2C163…

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S1E6 Griffith Park in Los Angeles: History, Lore, & Hauntings 52:26

3M ago52:26

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A wild mountain lion, the disembodied roar of a tiger, and a serial killer bear, oh my! And that’s just the wildlife of Griffith Park. It’s known for the Hollywood sign, its world class observatory, countless places to hike or chillax. Not so much for its long shady history of land owners mired in scandal, restless ghosts, and a few dozen dead bodi…

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Biomimicry and Sonic Booms! 29:36

4M ago29:36

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Professor Chris Impey and I talk about "Wonderful Life" by Stephen Jay Gould and what we have wrong about scientific orthodoxy 26:11

4M ago26:11

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University of Arizona Astronomy professor Chris Impey and I talk about "Wonderful Life" by Stephen Jay Gould. This is book was way over my head but i still learned a lot. Hear Professor Impey dumb things down for me and share things like how fossilization is rare and evolution is a lottery. Wonderful Life: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wonderful+life+…

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S1E5 The Cecil Hotel in Downtown LA: A True American Horror Story Pt 2 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Was it a tragic accident, murder, or a paranormal force at work? Theories abound as to how Elisa Lam, a Canadian student visiting LA as part of her exploration of the west coast, died in the shocking and bizarre way she did during her stay at The Cecil. In Part 2, we delve into the details of what is arguably the most well known tragedy at the hote…

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Professor Chris Impey and I talk about habitable planets, Drake's equation, and Chris' book, "Worlds Without End" 23:44

4M ago23:44

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University of Arizona Astronomy professor Chris Impey and I talk about his book, "Worlds Without End: Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity". This is a fun episode because I get to geek out and ask all of the questions I've had about space and life on other planets that I want. Come back next week to hear us talk about "Wonderful Lif…

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S1E4 The Cecil Hotel in Downtown LA: A True American Horror Story Pt 1 42:51

4M ago42:51

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The Cecil Hotel is often described as the most haunted place in Los Angeles, possibly the world. In its past century of existence, it has been the site of countless deaths, unsolved mysteries, and almost every category of crime you can think of. Even if you saw the Netflix series on the Cecil, you will still be shocked and surprised by the addition…

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Free Will and Robin being a Parapsychologist! 35:36

4M ago35:36

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Should Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita be removed from school lists? Stephen Mills and I discuss this and our personal encounters with sexual abuse 1:17:48

4M ago1:17:48

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Winner of the 2022 National Jewish Book Award, author Stephen Mills and I discuss his book, "The Chosen - A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood" after touching on Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita". We talk about how Nabokov's writing should be read by all adults and transition to sharing personal testimonies of sexual abuse in this highly emotional episode. The Cho…

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S1E3 A Scandalous Affair in Silver Lake: The Secret Lover in the Attic 53:16

4M ago53:16

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Is it possible to hide away a secret lover in an attic…for nearly a decade?? What starts as a daytime affair in the midwest between Dolly Oesterreich and Otto San Huber quickly escalates into Otto living in the attic of Dolly’s home. This arrangement lasts for years, even surviving a move to Los Angeles where Otto continues to live hidden in the at…

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Laura Warrell is back to discuss Julia Otsuka's "The Swimmers" and the difficulty of writing in third person plural 24:56

4M ago24:56

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Laura Warrell is back to praise Julia Otsuka's "The Swimmers". We specifically talk about how difficult is to write in third person plural but we both couldn't put the book down. The Swimmers: https://www.amazon.com/Swimmers-novel-Julie-Otsuka/dp/0593466624/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HTD04TIH3JME&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4NaEfZ2_fThQKp51HQYfO3tojtO-OKvYCsK1Cu5scz02W-…

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S1E2: Pioneering Rocketeer & Occultist in Pasadena: The Double Life of Jack Parsons Pt 2 43:17

4M ago43:17

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In Part 1, we introduced you to Jack Parsons, pioneering rocket scientist by day, occultist by night. This week, we will detail the downright bizarre rituals he engages in as his occult obsession drives him to near madness. From getting caught up in a destructive love triangle with the founder of Scientology to losing his hard earned professional c…

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PEN/Faulkner Award finalist Laura Warrell talks to us about her journey writing Sweet Soft Plenty Rhythm 44:40

5M ago44:40

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Laura Warell is an award winning author and professor of creative writing and literature at various institutions including Berklee College of Music. Being a musician myself, we talk about how accurate her book, "Sweet Soft Plenty Rhythm" is to the modern musician's journey. Come back next week to hear us discuss, "The Swimmers" by Julia Otsuka Swee…

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S1E1: Pioneering Rocketeer & Occultist in Pasadena: The Double Life of Jack Parsons Pt 1 44:33

5M ago44:33

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Can a black arts occultist by night also be a pioneering rocket scientist by day? Sure can. We are kicking off Season 1: Los Angeles (and the Dark City series!) with the unlikely but true life story and accomplishments of Jack Parsons, one of the principal founders of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. Coming of age in the 1920s and early 1930s, Jack lived…

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I'm back with Katie Davis where we talk about Jake Ward's "The Loop" and how that relates to regression toward the mean 30:33

5M ago30:33

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Katie Davis and I talk about Jake Ward's "The Loop" and the future of our human agency. Hear what Katie Davis thinks about one of my favorite books. Check out my episode with Jake if you liked this as well! Episode with Jake: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WMvQKT3Tz4H3V4amt9Lql?si=7b9f64f3da954fc2 The Loop: https://www.amazon.com/Loop-Technology…

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Cannabis and Baleen Whales! 48:24

5M ago48:24

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Katie Davis shares why giving your kids screens is doing more harm than good 38:01

5M ago38:01

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Associate Professor at the University of Washington, Katie Davis walks us through the struggles of raising children in a day and age where technology is at the forefront. She gives tips and tricks she touched on in her book, "Technology's Child". Come back next week to hear us discuss Jacob Ward's "The Loop". Technology's Child: https://www.amazon.…

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I'm back with professor Nick Mirzoeff talking about cultural restitution and Dan Hick's Brutish Museums 42:03

5M ago42:03

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Piggybacking off of our conversation last week about racism and whiteness in Professor Mirzoeff's "White Sight", this week we talk about Dan Hick's "The Brutish Museums". The Brutish Museums: https://www.amazon.com/Brutish-Museums-Colonial-Violence-Restitution/dp/0745346227/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MIJDIGF910WV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AYtAKi1AxTXrO-8f3cVYj7TSXliW…

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NYU Professor and author, Nick Mirzoeff and I talk about whiteness, and white replacement from his book, White Sight 48:15

6M ago48:15

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With a background in Art history, Nick Mirzoeff is an NYU professor and author who had a fascinating chat with me about his book, "White Sight". Check it out here and come back next week for our chat on Dan Hick's "Brutish Museums". White Sight: https://www.amazon.com/White-Sight-Politics-Practices-Whiteness-ebook/dp/B0B2MJKCQV Brutish Museums: htt…

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Embryology and Rabies Outbreaks! 29:15

6M ago29:15

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Tony Hiss shares why he's optimistic about Earth's future thanks to the Half-Earth project 52:47

6M ago52:47

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Author and New Yorker writer, Tony Hiss and I discuss what the Half-Earth project is, why it matters, and many more issues he writes about in his book, "Rescuing The Planet: Protecting Half The Land to Heal The Earth". We then shift into discussing "Life On The Mississippi" by Mark Twain and how we all need to rewire our brains like a Mississippi p…

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I'm back with Laurie Loewenstein where we discuss Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson 22:28

6M ago22:28

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Wilke's University professor and author Laurie Loewentein and I discuss discuss "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson and how it compares to her book, "Funeral Train". Funeral Train: https://www.amazon.com/Funeral-Train-Dust-Bowl-Mysteries/dp/B0B2S6C29H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LT9JVO9W7FWK&keywords=funeral+train+laurie+loewenstein&qid=1707164667&sprefix=fu…

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Laurie Loewenstein and I discuss the dust bowl and her book, Funeral Train 20:03

6M ago20:03

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Wilke's University professor and author Laurie Loewentein and I discuss the dust bowl, and her book, "The Funeral Train". Come back next week to hear us discuss "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson. Funeral Train: https://www.amazon.com/Funeral-Train-Dust-Bowl-Mysteries/dp/B0B2S6C29H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LT9JVO9W7FWK&keywords=funeral+train+laurie+loewe…

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Coral Reef Restoration 30:12

6M ago30:12

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Professor Andrew Mangham is back to talk about Charles Dickens' Great Expectations 26:16

6M ago26:16

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Professor Andrew Mangham and I discuss Charles Dickens' Great Expectations after discussing Mangham's We're All Monsters last week. Hear us talk about the good and bad of life's daily struggles through this classic coming of age novel. We Are All Monsters: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-All-Monsters-Organisms/dp/0262047527/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KG0NQYCV0…

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Professor Andrew Mangham and I discuss why we are all monsters 30:15

7M ago30:15

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Literary critic and professor, Andrew Mangham and I discuss his book, "We Are All Monsters" which goes into why there is no template human and how we all have peculiarities. Come back next week to hear us discuss Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations". Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-All-Monsters-Organisms/dp/0262047527 Great Expect…

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Nuclear Fusion and Fungi 30:01

7M ago30:01

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Welcome to Interconnected – the podcast that explores the intricate links between life’s most profound, weird, and wonderful things! Your hosts are Dr Robin Taylor and Dr Jake Robinson. In each episode, we discuss an interesting science topic and challenge ourselves to connect it with another subject that may seem completely unrelated, sometimes tr…

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Writer and Psychotherapist David Santos Donaldson and I talk about his book Greenland as well as Seasons of Migration To The North 46:48

7M ago46:48

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The award winning writer and psychotherapist, David Santos Donaldson and I discuss "Greenland" a story that is magical realism but totally contemporary. We compare it to "Seasons of Migration To The North" by Tayeb Salih in this episode and you can find both books below: Greenland: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Greenland-A-Novel/dp/B09JY2HKZR/ref=…

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Sascha Rothchild and I discuss Madeline Miller's Circe 25:20

7M ago25:20

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Not only does she write for amazing television shows like, "Glow", "The Carrie Diaries", "The Bold Type", and "Huge In France" but two time Emmy winning Sascha Rothchild has also written an amazing novel, "Blood Sugar". Check out her and I discussing Madeline Miller's, "Circe". after talking bout "Blood Sugar". Circe: https://www.amazon.com/Circe-M…

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Screenwriter and author Sascha Rothchild and I discuss her book Blood Sugar 23:59

7M ago23:59

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Not only does she write for amazing television shows like, "Glow", "The Carrie Diaries", "The Bold Type", and "Huge In France" but two time Emmy winning Sascha Rothchild has also written an amazing novel, "Blood Sugar". Check out her and I talking about the novel and come back next week to hear us discuss Madeline Miller's, "Circe". Blood Sugar: ht…

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