Best Harper F Podcasts (2024)

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#1657 Should We Trust First Impressions? - David Gillespie 29:12

13h ago29:12

29:12

The bloke who hates (the field of) Psychology but (curiously) keeps talking about human behaviour is back, and this time Gillespo and I chat about the science of first impressions, the dangers of making hasty decisions, who we should trust and how slowly, psychopath-proofing our decisions, when snap judgements are okay, how psychopaths are (surpris…

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

17h ago28:46

28:46

1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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#1656 The Boss Lady - Nicole Livingstone (OAM) 47:31

21h ago47:31

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Nicole Livingstone (OAM) is a three-time Olympian, multiple Olympic medallist, former world champion, former CEO of the AFLW, sports broadcaster, media commentator, mum of three, wife of one, renowned sports administrator and recently-appointed CEO of the Victorian Institute of Sport. She's a boss both literally, and metaphorically and as always, i…

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#1655 Reconnecting With Your Body - Dr. Bill Sullivan 1:13:44

3d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

The human body is smart, incredibly adaptable and resilient, but it's not indestructible. And while it's always chatting with us (the human in the body) and doing its best to guide, inform and warn, sadly, we seem to be listening less and less, and drowning out the biological wisdom with a curious range of numbing agents and avoidance strategies; p…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

3d ago16:18

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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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The Future of Credit Unions: NCUA Vice Chairman's 2024 Vision 9:18

3h ago9:18

9:18

# Show Notes: NCUA Vice Chairman Hauptman's 2024 ACU Congressional Caucus Remarks ## Key Points: 1. Records Retention Policy Update - NCUA revising policies to limit required retention periods - Prompted by feedback from credit unions 2. Overdraft and NSF Fees - Hauptman opposes forcing large credit unions to publicly state revenue from these fees …

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#1654 Future-Proofing You - Harps 21:26

3d ago21:26

21:26

What decisions do you need to make, what action do you need to take, what habits do you need to change, what problems do you need to solve and what strategies and provisions do you need to put in place now(ish), to improve the likelihood of ‘future you' (personal, professional, physical, financial, social and psychological you) being an optimised, …

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#1653 Neurosurgery: A Day In The Life - Dr. Alex Koefman 1:03:36

5d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Dr. Alex Koefman is back, and f**k, this is a fascinating conversation. If you're interested in taking a peek behind the neurosurgery curtain and gaining incredible insight into the myriad variables, factors, skills, and considerations that go into Alex's job (some things you wouldn't think about), take a listen. We've chatted multiple times on thi…

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#1652 Increase Your Health-Span - Harps 32:19

6d ago32:19

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Some people live for a (relatively) long time but they don't live in a healthy, functional state for a long time. They have a long life-span but not a long health-span. Sure they might live for eighty years (for example) but for some, the last twenty years (25% of their life) will be savaged by medical issues, pain, immobility, sarcopenia (muscle w…

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#1651 Patrick Throws Me Under The Bus - Patrick Bonello 1:07:44

7d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Allegedly, I may have given Patrick a hard time on the show. In the past. On occasion. Allegedly. Your Honour. Consequently, today was a shot at retribution for him and he took it. And if I'm being honest and self-aware - as I try to be (but often in vain) - I probably deserved some of it. Okay, most. As always, this was a fun episode masquerading …

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Will Ferrell and Harper Steele take a road trip 1:48

1h ago1:48

1:48

In 'Will & Harper,' comedian Will Ferrell takes a road trip across America with his longtime friend Harper Steele who recently came out as a woman. The two friends blend the serious with the silly on a journey to find acceptance.By thom_powers

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#1650 My Mate Coggers - Gorgi Coghlan 45:16

8d ago45:16

45:16

Hi Team, I’m tied up today, so we’re going to revisit a fun chat I had with the amazing Gorgi Coghlan. *Gorgi Coghlan is a ripper. Real, vulnerable, philosophical, smart, driven, compassionate, perfectionistic (self-admitted) and great to talk with. She has worked as a successful TV Host, Presenter, Journalist, Reporter, Singer and before all the f…

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

8d ago51:34

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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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FED Chairman Powell Cuts Rates 50BP: His Words on Why 8:43

5d ago8:43

8:43

Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers Transcript of Chair Powell’s Press Conference Opening Statement September 18, 2024 The following is an audio version of that transcript. This podcast is educational and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions Incorporated, whose team has over two hundred and Forty year…

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Episode 250 - Birds Blow It Vs. The Falcons 31:20

10h ago31:20

31:20

Joe O'Donnell and John Mita talk about the Eagles stunning and disappointing Week 2 loss to the Falcons, as well as the A.J. Brown injury and the upcoming game against the Saints.

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#1649 F**k Balance - Russ & Tara Jarrett 42:28

9d ago42:28

42:28

F**K BALANCE Admittedly, it doesn't sound like great advice (and over the long term, it isn't) but it's been my experience (in my own business and academic endeavours) and my observation (working with others) that sometimes success, high-performance and creating something amazing and exceptional requires a period of time immersed in the middle of s…

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#1648 When Failure Isn't Failure - Harps 26:33

10d ago26:33

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For the most part, failure is a subjective interpretation of an objective outcome. For example... you run 10km in fifty-two minutes and interpret it as a failure because your goal was to run sub fifty minutes and you didn't. Your story is "I failed" and accordingly you ‘feel' like a failure. Your feeling is real and as a result, your literal experi…

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

10d ago16:50

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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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Chairman Todd Harper: We've Only Just Begun 8:05

9d ago8:05

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- Topic: NCUA Chairman Todd Harper's vision for the future of credit unions - Occasion: 90th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act - Key principles for credit union success over next 90 years: 1. Transparency - Public disclosure of executive compensation (proposed rule) - Reporting of overdraft/NSF fees for large credit unions - Advocating fo…

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#1647 Building Rapport - Harps & Tiff 42:43

11d ago42:43

42:43

How do we create connection, rapport and trust with an audience; be it an audience of one or a thousand? And for the guy who talks to humans for a living (me), it won't surprise you to know that this question is never far from my mind. Be it a corporate group, a sporting team, a bunch of students, a flock of academics (not sure about the collective…

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Special Episode: The Best Books of the 21st Century 41:11

10d ago41:11

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In this special episode, we move the discussion out of the Stardust Lounge and into the soulless void of a podcast studio... mostly to address the first three seasons' alcohol budget imbalance. We share our thoughts about the New York Times "Best Books of the 21st Century." A list which includes works by Alison Bechdel and Cormac McCarthy. (Does Mc…

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#1646 A Brief Coaching Session - Harps 29:00

12d ago29:00

29:00

This episode is exactly what the title says. Specifically, it's me sharing and unpacking a small collection of practical coaching questions that I have used thousands of times over the years, with everyone from elite athletes, corporate highfliers and first responders to the general public, university students and even, blokes in prison. Enjoy. See…

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#1645 People-Pleasing Is F***ing Exhausting - Harps 31:56

13d ago31:56

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People-pleasing is a psychological and emotional disease of low self-esteem, insecurity, self-doubt, perceived inadequacy and unworthy-ness. And it's rampant. I encounter it every day and as much as it might surprise you, there was a period of my life when I was a world-class people-pleaser. Driven by a need for approval, social acceptance, popular…

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#1644 Me and Food - Harps 27:16

13d ago27:16

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It's been a wild ride. Kind of like a tempestuous affair. A relationship of peaks and troughs. Love and hate. Secret eating. Body dysmorphia. Self-loathing. Obsessive behaviour. Guilt. Shame. Lies. Breakdowns, break-ups and thankfully, breakthroughs. In my quest for optimal health, high performance and (let's be real) looking good, food has been my…

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Pursuing a surfing record in 'Maya and the Wave' 1:39

44m ago1:39

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'Maya and the Wave' profiles Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira as she strives to set a world record on the monster waves in the Portugese town of Nazaré. Filmmaker Stephanie Johnes follows Gabeira for ten years as she battles sexism along with the forces of nature.By thom_powers

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#1643 Intentional Living - Harps & Tiff 54:14

18h ago54:14

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My definition of 'Intentional Living' is living on purpose, and in purpose. And for me, living 'on purpose’ means that I am conscious, intentional and strategic about the way I live. It means that my life is not an unintended, unplanned, unconscious or accidental journey, process or outcome. And for me, living 'in purpose' means that the way I live…

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

23h ago34:42

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1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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#1642 Is Aussie Education Broken? - David Gillespie 36:36

16d ago36:36

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According to David Gillespie, the Australian education system has never been in a worse state. And this is not some unsubstantiated claim; he walks us through the current reality of education in, not only Australia, but also around the world, and some of the data will fascinate you. We also talk about the charity he created to support and empower A…

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#1641 Your Thinking Is Not My Thinking - Blake Eastman 51:40

17d ago51:40

51:40

"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are" (Anias Nin). I love this chat about the human condition with Blake Eastman and I love him. Such a great down-to-earth science communicator, with a gift to de-jargon-ise (my new word) and distil, what can be complicated concepts and topics, into relatable and easy-to-understanding stories an…

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CFPB Rohit Chopra's Remarks at the National Housing Conference 13:03

8d ago13:03

13:03

# Show Notes: CFPB on Housing - Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra ## Episode Overview This episode covers the prepared remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the National Housing Conference on September 9, 2024. The remarks focus on mortgage refinancing and its potential impact on homeowners and the economy. ## Key Points 1. Interest…

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

3d ago13:51

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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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#1640 WTF Is Self-Transcendence - Harps 32:39

18d ago32:39

32:39

Yesterday I opened the door on the 'Understanding You' conversation off the back of my weekend Melbourne Workshop (of the same title) where I (not-surprisingly) failed to get through the totality of my intended content. This solo episode is a little workshop-y, so you might want to either (1) give it a miss or (2) get yourself a pen and paper (or s…

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#1639 Understanding You - Harps (PT1) 20:06

19d ago20:06

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Today (as I type this, Sunday Sept. 8) I facilitated a public workshop in good old Melbs (called 'Understanding You') and we had a great time, opening the door of consciousness, curiosity, self-awareness and personal transformation. As is often the way, the super-chatty only-child didn't quite make it through everything he wanted to cover (despite …

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#1638 Mixed Tapes, Rotary Phones & Video Players - Patrick Bonello 56:52

20d ago56:52

56:52

This was another fun chat with Patrick and Tiff, and this time we opened the door on some of our favourite 'old tech', which at the time was groundbreaking and mind-blowing, but looking back through the 2024 window, well.. not so much. As usual, there was an unnecessary amount of silly-ness, banter and bullsh*t, which for some strange reason, some …

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#1637 What Are You Wasting Energy On - Carly Taylor 52:42

21d ago52:42

52:42

Carly Taylor is back chatting about the propensity we humans have to invest time, energy and attention into the things we can't undo, change or control, while simultaneously doing little or nothing to address and/or impact the things which are actually within our influence or control. Weird but also common. This is a very relevant and practical con…

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'Look Into My Eyes' profiles psychics in New York City 1:47

7d ago1:47

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'Look Into My Eyes' takes a non-judgemental approach to watching New York psychics at work. Filmmaker Lana Wilson ('Miss Americana') captures a vibe of city dwellers in isolation looking for connections.By thom_powers

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The NFL Is Back, Birds in Brazil & The Phils Are Back On Track 35:36

21d ago35:36

35:36

Joe O'Donnell and John Mita preview the NFL season, as well as the Eagles Week 1 match-up. Plus, the Phils are rolling again as we hit September.

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#1636 Uses For Obsession - Ben Shewry 50:40

22d ago50:40

50:40

The title of this episode is the name of Ben Shewry's new book. It doesn't really represent the chat but I just loved the title because, over the years I've masterfully (and clumsily) turned my obsession (human behaviour) into a job, a business, a PhD Project, multiple books, a podcast and conveniently, a way to pay a few bills. If you don't know w…

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#1635 The Happiness Guru - Andrew Mathews 53:00

23d ago53:00

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Happiness, we all want it but how do we 'get' it? Or, do we just 'be' it? How much of 'being happy' is about our mind? Situation? Bank balance? Job? And what is its relationship with things like contentment, calm, joy and the absence of anxiety? Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker who has sold more than 8 million books…

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#1634 Next To Him, I'm A Runt - Luke Reynolds 1:05:12

24d ago1:05:12

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Luke Reynolds is a Professional Strongman Athlete, Coach, Actor and Commentator and at 6'7" (over 2 metres), he's just 'trimmed down' to a diminutive 150kgs (from 173kg). Now before you think this episode ain't for you, think again. Many of you will find this conversation fascinating for a range of reasons; the training, psychology, preparation, in…

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

24d ago14:49

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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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Joint Statement on Banks’ Arrangements with Third Parties to Deliver Bank Deposit Products and Services 24:11

17d ago24:11

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Key Points: 1. Federal banking agencies released a statement on potential risks of banks using third parties to deliver deposit products and services. 2. Highlights risk management practices for banks to consider when managing these arrangements. 3. Reemphasizes existing guidance; does not create new requirements or expectations. 4. Identifies pote…

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#1633 The Freedom Fighter - Justin Wren 57:09

25d ago57:09

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I’m tied up today, so I’ve decided to re-share one of my absolute favourite TYP chats. *Here’s the original synopsis.. In seven years of podcasting and twenty years of radio, this conversation is in my all-time top ten. Justin Wren is a both a cage fighter and freedom fighter, who has fought on the world-stage in the UFC and in the jungles of the C…

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#1632 Stop F**cking Waiting - Harps 16:00

24d ago16:00

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No matter when I talk to some people, today is never the 'change' day. It's always soon. Not now. Not today. Soon. The mystical, mythical, magical... soon. Sadly, some people have been waiting for the right time for years. They are the 'almost brigade'; almost making the necessary decision, almost taking action, almost doing the work, almost using …

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#1631 Reprogramming You - Harps 39:56

25d ago39:56

39:56

Like it or not, want it or not, you've been programmed. By life. Family. Friends. School. Culture. Religion. Society. Media. Social media. Experiences. Interactions. Relationships. In many ways, you weren't taught how to think but rather, told what to think. If you're like most, then many of your beliefs were not consciously chosen (by you) but rat…

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#1630 Things You Should Stop Doing - Harps 36:02

28d ago36:02

36:02

Depending on where you're at on your personal growth journey, this episode will sit somewhere on the relevance scale between totally irrelevant (the bottom) through to 'do you have a f**king camera in my house' (top of the scale, pay attention, take notes, re-listen)? This list is a collection of some of the most common self-destructive, time-wasti…

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#1629 Addicted 10 Year-Olds - David Gillespie 34:14

29d ago34:14

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Obviously it's no revelation to suggest that the combination of young kids and vast amounts of time spent on smart phones (and the like) is problematic but it might shock to you know just how bad it is for the developing brain, nervous system, emotional system and mental health of our future grown-ups. Interestingly, one of the UK's largest mobile …

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