Best Yoshiko Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus - Stop at the Depot: Ep 64-66 (feat. David "Trials-of-the-Apocalypse" Easley) 59:51

4d ago59:51

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Please donate to help our friend Nico get top surgery here and share the link even if you can't donate! Now that the Line Bulls have learned about the ownership of the train, saved the track, and stashed away a Leviathan Tentacle, the cast of Ghosts on a Train discuss episodes 64 to 66 along with guest David. We discuss how Ditri formed in David's …

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Steven Durlauf - Inequality, Growth and Sociological Ideas in Economic Analysis. 1:27:13

24d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

A discussion with Steven Neil Durlauf, the Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor and the Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Prior to this appointment, he was William F. Vilas Research Professor and Kenneth J. Arrow Professor of Economics a…

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Ethical Ghosts on a Train into Town - An Almost Crossover 28:45

24d ago28:45

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Welcome to a fun Ghosts on a Train / Ethics Town variety experiment! Here we have two short (ish) episodes based around the theme of ‘revenge’, one created by the Ghosts on a Train team and the other by Ethics Town. You don’t need to have listened to either of these shows to enjoy this special! You can find a full transcript here: https://docs.goog…

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Adeeb Khalid - Central Asian Borders, Making Uzbekistan and ideology of Jadids 2:18:42

2M ago2:18:42

2:18:42

I had the incredible honor of hosting Dr. Adeeb Khalid, a distinguished historian and scholar whose extensive work significantly shaped our understanding of modern Central Asia. Dr. Khalid held a BA from the University of Punjab, Lahore, a BA from McGill University, and an MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Since 1993, he had bee…

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Ep 66 - One Step Closer (feat. David "Trials-of-the-Apocalypse" Easley as Ditri) 1:06:48

3M ago1:06:48

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Leviathan Hunters and Line Bulls risk their lives against the supernatural so that the rest of the Imperium never have to. Despite this great service, society at large would rather keep them both out of sight with Leviathan Hunters being out to see for a third of the year. Perhaps for this reason, the general public holds a romantic idea of a sailo…

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Flipping the Script (Jeb Interviews Oliver) 48:40

3M ago48:40

48:40

For the last You Seem Exceptional of the semester, we decided to switch things around and have our host Jeb interview fellow host Oliver. We discuss Chicago and deep dish pizza, Scouts and camping, storytelling and college journalism and Oliver's dog Wilbur.By WSUM

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Yoshiko Herrera - Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine: role of identity, nationalism and ethnic politics. 2:08:44

4M ago2:08:44

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Yoshiko M. Herrera is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research on Russian politics; nationalism, identity, and ethnic politics; political economy and state statistics (national accounts); and international norms, has been published with Cambridge University Press, Cornell University Press, Perspectives o…

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Tom Ginsburg - Why do countries need constitutions? 1:24:38

4M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Tom Ginsburg is a Professor of International Law and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is primarily known as a scholar of international and comparative law, with a focus on constitutions.

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Alice Evans - Economic Origins of Gender Divergence 1:19:44

4M ago1:19:44

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Dr. Alice Evans is a distinguished scholar and expert in the fields of gender studies, development, and human geography. She is widely recognized for her extensive research and publications that delve into critical issues surrounding gender equality, social change, and regional variation. Her forthcoming book, titled "THE GREAT GENDER DIVERGENCE," …

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Russia Talk with Professor Yoshiko Herrera 48:46

4M ago48:46

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This week, our guest is Yoshiko Herrera, our Political Science Professor in our class, Political Science 344: The Russian War On Ukraine: Causes and Consequences. We discuss the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the classes Professor Herrera teaches, Professor Herrera's experiences as an academic in a field suddenly thrust into extreme global relevance,…

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Learning to Yodel with Nate Gibson 54:41

4M ago54:41

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This week, our guest is Nate Gibson, an ethnomusicologist currently working as an archivist and lecturer at UW-Madison. Nate teaches us to yodel, and we discuss the history of yodeling, Nate's experiences meeting legendary yodelers, the three wise kings, Nate's dog Lola, pirate jokes and hodag culture. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every T…

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Jamie Perez 40:49

4M ago40:49

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This week, Oliver's guest is Jamie Perez, a local entrepreneur and the owner of Beyond Words Productions. We discuss storytelling, being an entrepreneur, working as a multimedia journalist, the transition between the two and the value of storytelling to the companies that she works with. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM …

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Vamps in the Village - (NOT) Ep 46 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Content Warning: Discussion of vomit (~3:48 to 4:37, ~7:07 to 8:10, ~11:52 to 12:30, ~19:14 to 20:11) - Trevor threw up offscreen before the events of the episode and it is referenced throughout Hey there kids, Your Cool Aunt Hannah is running another game of vampire hunting for our young sleuths! Feel free to start here, and they'll catch you up. …

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Science Communicator Caitlin Looby 36:41

4M ago36:41

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This week, our guest is Science Communicator Caitlin Looby, the Great Lakes reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We discuss Caitlin's 13 years researching the effects of climate change on soil microbes, her transition from science research to science journalism, her enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors and her canine camping companion Ode…

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Master of Fine Arts Candidate Tamara McLean 31:20

5M ago31:20

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This week, our guest is MFA Candidate Tamara McLean, a graduate student and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. We discuss her experiences with making art in augmented reality, her work as an instructor over the last 6 years, her research into the views of female graphic designers and cat naming privileges. Catch You Seem Exceptional L…

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Latepril Fool's Announcement 1:34

5M ago1:34

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Looks like Greg forgot about April Fools until it was too late! They've had a fun idea in the can for a minute though, so let's see if it works out.By Gregory Carrobis

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Legally Blonde – 2001 – ep 135 1:49:02

5M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Don’t hate her because she’s beautiful. Hate her because she’s the smartest person in the room. While the marketing for “Legally Blonde” suggested a movie about a ‘dumb blonde squaring off against academia,’ it’s clear from the onset that Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods is more than equipped to handle Harvard Law School and the spoiled rich kids who…

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Ep 65 - Train Based Trauma (feat. David "Trials-of-the-Apocalypse" Easley) 1:09:49

5M ago1:09:49

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Culture shock for roaming Line Bulls is not uncommon, as each locomotive can be run entirely differently than every other despite the existence of Imperial regulation and convention. But a certain Bull must serve on every train in the Railways fleet, and just when he thought he had the hang of it he is assigned to the Pride of Duskwall. Drix suppor…

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Professor Dorothea Salo 45:35

5M ago45:35

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This week our guest is Professor Dorothea Salo, a professor in the field of Library and Information Science. We discuss data security concerns, the Canvas app that is used by the university, purple squirrels, cycling and Dorothea's field of study. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison. You can learn more about…

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Best Movies of 2023 – ep 134 1:38:24

5M ago1:38:24

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In this special episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies, we remember and share our favorite movies from 2023.Despite his intense schedule of law school, continuing to write part-time, and still helping to raise our four kids, Tyler still found time to watch more than 125 movies that came out in 2023. Per usual, he came up with a pretty respectab…

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Voice Actor Jason Stephens 39:55

6M ago39:55

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This week, our guest is Jason Stephens, a voice actor, professional imitator, mimic and father. We discuss Jason's start in voice acting, AI voice acting and the gaming presidents, a bag full of squirrels as a metaphor for ADHD, a clown hat as a metaphor for working on your public image, running a D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) podcast and being the fath…

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Ep 64 - The Bashful Bull (feat. David Trials-of-the-Apocalypse) 52:57

6M ago52:57

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The cities of the Imperium are cloaked in night at the best of times, and a darkened alleyway carries no special menace. But even Scoundrels dread to venture beneath the docks, close to the blackest Sea. It is here that the nervous Ditri must go to make ends meet. Later, Pippin puts Jean-Claude in his place. Drix lends a helping hand. Andrel spies …

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News, Talk and Public Affairs Director Chali Pittman 47:18

6M ago47:18

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This week, we spoke with Chali Pittman, the News, Talk and Public Affairs Director at local community radio station WORT 89.9 FM Madison. We discuss being a college student with a passion for radio, working at WORT, the accountability Ouroboros and other esoteric vocabulary. Catch You Seem Exceptional live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madis…

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Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford 47:52

6M ago47:52

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This week, our guest is Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Alder of the 15th District of Madison and the first out trans woman elected in Wisconsin. We discuss her dog, local government, being the first elected trans official and Dina's career as a comedian. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison.…

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Shawn Steen 45:35

6M ago45:35

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This week, our guest is Shawn Steen, a volunteer coordinator and former book dealer. We discuss Shawn's experiences working at several nonprofits, the Memorial Union pool Hall and being a Book Dealer in Seattle at the time Amazon was crushing the competition. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison.…

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Alice Pauser 47:34

6M ago47:34

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This week our guest is Alice Pauser, a writer, author, storyteller and stand-up comedian. We discuss Catholic School, experiences as a young Journalist, Alice's book NUNderwear, Local Standup and Storytelling and the Moth. Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison. Learn more about Alice Pauser here: https://scrip…

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Jeb Blossom 46:06

7M ago46:06

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In this episode host Oliver Gerharz interviews fellow host Jeb Blossom. We discuss Boarding School, the Model UN and Jeb's show "Nighttime Jamboree" (Mondays 12AM). Catch You Seem Exceptional Live at 4PM every Tuesday on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison.By WSUM

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Ep. 63 Part 2 - Layover: Once Tyr-moor with Feeling 1:00:41

9M ago1:00:41

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This is the second part of the Layover in Tyrmoor, now split in two (as all Layovers will be from now on). The first half an hour is pretty emotional and there's an offhand mention of Crowl possessing someone to commit suicide at ~43:30 A cliff where the sky meets the land. Below it, a shore where the land meets the sea. A witch's ritual, where the…

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Ep. 63 - Layover: For a Few Silver Tyr-Moor 57:53

10M ago57:53

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The northernmost city of Severos is Tyrmoor, named in the fashion of Skovlan. Though Severosi do live in the highlands, many prefer the plains and common Imperial reckoning places the beginning of Skovlan at the lightning barrier of Tyrmoor. But for the Line Bulls of the Pride, the sight of the fourth Shattered Isle brings a nervous anticipation. P…

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Ep 180: Space Is The New Frontier - Rema Matevosyan, Near Space Labs 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

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Ep 180: Space Is The New Frontier - Rema Matevosyan, Near Space LabsRema Matevosyan is a scientist turned entrepreneur, who co-founded Near Space Labs, a start-up that provides timely, wide-scaler, commercially available imagery with the largest zero-emission balloon fleet in the stratosphere. For Rema and her cofounders, space is the exciting new …

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Super Suits Launch Promo 2:24

1+ y ago2:24

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GHOSTS ON A TRAIN WILL BE BACK FROM HIATUS TOWARDS THE END OF FEBRUARY. Check out the Super Suits Launch party on February 5th at 12pm EST - https://www.twitch.tv/faustiannonsense. Listen on February 6th wherever you listen to us. Follow Super Suits on twitter @SuperSuitsPod Donate to an Abortion Fund. Twitter Thread with funds for Trigger Law Stat…

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