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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!
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Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robinson-erhardt/support
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Closer To Truth presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions in Cosmos, Life, Consciousness, and Meaning. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Seek your own answers.
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Night Science

Itai Yanai & Martin Lercher

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Where do ideas come from? In each episode, scientists Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher explore science's creative side with a leading colleague. New episodes come out every second Monday.
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Rebuild Health and Fitness Podcast

Rebuild Health and Fitness: James Batey and Sean Carroll

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Nutrition, health and fitness without the BS. We are here to educate you, challenge you and laugh with you. We want to inspire people to think differently. We are evidence-based nutritionists and coaches with a combined 20+ years in the industry, coaching people day in and day out. Health is much bigger than you believe and that is what this podcast is about. Along the way we interview some of the top names in the industry as well as exceptional people you may never have heard of, to hear th ...
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The Cartesian Cafe is the podcast where an expert guest and Timothy Nguyen map out scientific and mathematical subjects in detail. This collaborative journey with other experts will have us writing down formulas, drawing pictures, and reasoning about them together on a whiteboard. If you’ve been longing for a deeper dive into the intricacies of scientific subjects, then this is the podcast for you. Topics covered include mathematics, physics, computer science, machine learning, and artificia ...
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Inquiring Minds

Indre Viskontas

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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
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Buck Sexton breaks down the latest headlines with a fresh and honest perspective! He speaks truth to power, and cuts through the liberal nonsense coming from the mainstream media. Interact with Buck by emailing him at teambuck@iheartmedia.com
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Victory Pointers

Victory Pointers Team

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A podcast about creating games everywhere. We look at what it's like to design games in different regions of the world, with a focus on tabletop games. An Action Points Podcast production.
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Highbrow Drivel

Anthony Jeannot

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Hilarious takes from serious experts. Each week I'm joined by a new stand up comedian and a new expert to discuss their field of expertise. We're talking the big topics, the brain, space, climate science, psychedelics and all the areas you're most likely to end up when you're drunk, at the end of a party, just trying to figure it all out. . It's a light, funny and easily accessible way to hear the latest from some seriously mind blowing experts.
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The Portgual Street Philosophy Podcast is the official podcast of the LSE SU Philosophy Society. Each episode, we take a deep dive into a particular philosophy topic, in conversation with leading experts on the subject. By having focused explorations of these topics, we hope to provide accessible introductions and a pathway into the philosophical literature for interested students of all backgrounds.
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Guardian Science Weekly

Guardian Science Weekly

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The award winning Science Weekly is the best place to learn about the big discoveries and debates in biology, chemistry, physics, and sometimes even maths. From the Guardian science desk Ian Sample, Hannah Devlin & Nicola Davis meet the great thinkers and doers in science and technology. Science has never sounded so good! We'd love to hear what you think, so get in touch via @guardianaudio or podcasts@theguardian.com
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Welcome to Season 2 of 'Flying Coach'! This season, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and cohost on NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football' and Fox NFL insider Peter Schrager are joined by guests from around the sports and entertainment world to discuss the latest NFL news, tell stories from their careers, and break down the game from their unique perspectives.
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Do you love horses, sports, or just curious to learn more about Thoroughbred horse racing? The Amplify Horse Racing Podcast is a fun, easy-listening, educational platform for people of all backgrounds, knowledge or interest levels to engage with the sport and learn more. Amplify Horse Racing is a 501(c)(3) that amplifies Thoroughbred industry education, mentorship, and career opportunities with horse programs for youth & young adults. We create pathways to involvement for newcomers, highligh ...
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The Soul Soil Podcast is a place where ideas, experience, and resources come together around the topics of agriculture and spirituality with the goal of inspiring and empowering listeners to interact and cooperate with the land in a way that nourishes and sustains the human body, mind, and soul while regenerating and sustaining the land itself.
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Change is scary. But sometimes it can all work out for the best. There's no guarantee of that, however, even when the change in question involves the introduction of a powerful new technology. Today's guest, Daron Acemoglu, is a political economist who has long thought about the relationship between economics and political institutions. In his most…
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What is the nature of quantum physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice get quantum, exploring Schrodinger’s Cat, electrons, Hilbert Space, and the biggest ideas in the universe (in the smallest particles) with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://star…
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Jordan Jonas is a wilderness survival expert, explorer, hunter, guide, and winner of Alone Season 6, a show in which the task is to survive alone in the arctic wilderness longer than anyone else. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest competitors in the history on that show. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Hid…
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Patreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Leonard Susskind is Felix Bloch Professor of Physics at Stanford University. Among other accomplishments, he is among the fathers of such revolutionary concepts in physics as string theory, black hole complementarity, the holographic principle, and the string-theoretic landscape. It is this last concept that Robinson…
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Elizabeth Pipko, spokesperson for the RNC, about the significant events at the RNC and President Trump's anticipated speech. Elizabeth shares her journey to becoming the RNC spokesperson, inspired by her immigrant parents, and her early involvement in the Trump campaign. She recounts the harrowing experience of her father-in-law being at the rally …
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Michael Freedman is a mathematician who was awarded the Fields Medal in 1986 for his solution of the 4-dimensional Poincare conjecture. Mike has also received numerous other awards for his scientific contributions including a MacArthur Fellowship and the National Medal of Science. In 1997, Mike joined Microsoft Research and in 2005 became the direc…
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What are the physics present at the Olympics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly with the help of Charles Liu, explore the science in some of the newest additions to the Games with pro-breakdancer RoxRite and freestyle BMX rider Nikita Ducarroz. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free her…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Erin Elmore. They delve into the early successes of PublicSquare and how platforms like Rumble and Twitter, under Elon Musk, are fostering a free speech environment online. Erin highlights the growth of PublicSquare and the importance of supporting businesses that share conservative values. Buck and Erin also touch on innov…
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Buck Sexton tackles the controversy surrounding the botched Secret Service response on Saturday. The Secret Service's decision not to station an agent on a rooftop due to safety concerns has sparked outrage and raised questions about their competence. We also explore the broader implications for agency culture and the challenges of reforming massiv…
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Help us continue exploring the greatest questions of the universe with a tax-deductible donation to Closer To Truth. Scientists say my consciousness is just my brain. Theologians believe my consciousness reflects the God who created it. Mystics hold my consciousness is a drop in the ocean of cosmic consciousness. Who's right? Featuring interviews w…
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Live from the RNC convention floor in Milwaukee. On Day 1, Buck dives into the much-anticipated VP pick, speculating that it might be JD Vance. While recording, breaking news confirms his prediction: JD Vance is officially announced as Trump's VP pick. Buck also reflects on the recent miraculous survival of Donald Trump from an assassination attemp…
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The philosophy of mathematics would be so much easier if it weren't for infinity. The concept seems natural, but taking it seriously opens the door to counterintuitive results. As mathematician and philosopher Joel David Hamkins says in this conversation, when we say that the natural numbers are "0, 1, 2, 3, and so on," that "and so on" is hopeless…
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Tina Seelig is Executive Director of the Knight-Hennessy-Scholars at Stanford University. She is widely known for teaching creativity courses and workshops with an entrepreneurial focus. In this episode, Tina emphasizes the importance of living in the problem space longer, taking time to challenge assumptions and reframe questions before rushing to…
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Patreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Raphael Bousso is the Chancellor’s Chair in Physics at the Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics, where he leads the Bousso Group in research on quantum gravity and quantum information. He is a renowned string theorist famous also for his development of the string theoretic landscape and the Bousso bound in hologra…
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Buck Sexton dives into the latest political bombshell! President Joe Biden, in a surprising gaffe, mistakenly announced Donald Trump as his vice president. Yes, you heard that right. While this was just a slip-up, Buck Sexton uses this moment to analyze Biden's NATO press conference performance and its implications for his 2024 campaign. Will Biden…
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What is flavor? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of what makes some foods tastier than others, what is “umami,” and how flavor changed in the 20th century with food scientist Arielle Johnson. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/sho…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Arynne Wexler, known as NonLibTake on Instagram. Arynne shares her insights on the future of Joe Biden’s presidency, the left's strategies, and upcoming election outcomes. The discussion humorously critiques political issues, including a $4 million McKinsey study on NYC trash cans and the irony of gun control advocates need…
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Distinguished Philosopher Ned Block discusses perception, cognition, and consciousness as well as his latest book, The Border Between Seeing and Thinking, a model for bringing philosophy and the mind sciences into dialogue. Ned Block is an American philosopher working in philosophy of mind who has made important contributions to the understanding o…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Professor Wilfred Reilly, author of the thought-provoking book "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me." Buck and Professor Riley dive into a discussion about the current political landscape, focusing on the implications of Kamala Harris as a diversity hire and Joe Biden's cognitive state. They explore the dynamics within the Demo…
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Did JWST discover dark stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the dark universe and how learning about dark matter could help uncover the mystery of JWST’s primordial objects with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show…
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Welcome to the July 2024 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questio…
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