Best Somewhere On Earth Podcasts (2024)

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Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? 30:28

4d ago30:28

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Send us a text Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? If people believe in conspiracy theories, how likely are they to think again when presented with facts and evidence? The good news is that people can shift their view when wacky theories are debunked according to a study just published in the journal Science. The researchers created an A…

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Somewhere Quiet | Lest We Forget - Episode 5 | The Dungeon Run 2:55:46

16h ago2:55:46

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With more memories falling into place, the party has fears they may be being manipulated! But as they travel to a city for known for its festivals, nothing can prepare them for the revelations that await them there... CAST Dungeon Master: Rachel Seeley Simon Fogbranch: Morgan Peter Brown Rivers: Erika Fermina Zorhanna Finch: Kiki Lee Lucyvian: Ify …

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🔒 Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? 41:17

4d ago41:17

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? If people believe in conspiracy theories, how likely are they to think again when presented with facts and evidence? The good news is that people can shift their view when wacky theories are debunked according to a study just published in the journal Science. The …

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Mapping a Non-Linear Life: Creativity, Play, and Possibility with Anne Ditmeyer ⎸Enter the Portal EP# 26 1:11:54

4d ago1:11:54

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Hi everyone! Today, I’m beyond excited to welcome Anne Ditmeyer to Enter the Portal! Anne is an author, creative facilitator, and founder of the Mapping Your Path program. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of creativity, playful problem-solving, and how embracing creative constraints can open up new possibilities in life. Anne sh…

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Roots of Evil | Lest We Forget - Episode 4 | The Dungeon Run 3:46:16

8d ago3:46:16

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When another clue to the party's past leads them straight to an ambitious druid cult, they quickly find themselves against a wall and fighting for their lives! CAST Dungeon Master: Rachel Seeley Simon Fogbranch: Morgan Peter Brown Rivers: Erika Fermina Zorhanna Finch: Kiki Lee Lucyvian: Ify Nwadiwe Sponsors SINK! - Now on Kickstarter! The ultimate …

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The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device 32:05

11d ago32:05

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Send us a text The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device A revolutionary approach to computing has just been published by a team of US engineers. Instead of using silicon to underpin our tech, the researchers have used DNA - the very molecules present in all living cells that encode the fundamental aspects of our existence. Teams from N…

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🔒 The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device 42:33

11d ago42:33

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device A revolutionary approach to computing has just been published by a team of US engineers. Instead of using silicon to underpin our tech, the researchers have used DNA - the very molecules present in all living cells that encode the fundamental aspects of our…

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Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Healing with Luis Mojica ⎸Enter the Portal EP# 25 51:11

11d ago51:11

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Hi everyone! Today, I’m beyond thrilled to welcome Luis Mojica to Enter the Portal! Luis is a somatic therapist, musician, and the founder of Holistic Life Navigation. In this episode, we dive deep into the magic of nervous system regulation, the power of somatic healing, and how food plays a crucial role in trauma recovery. Luis shares his incredi…

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Keepsakes | The Dungeon Run | Lest We Forget - Episode 3 2:58:51

15d ago2:58:51

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Still reeling from a traumatic shared memory, the 4 Echoes try to put the pieces together in order to find their missing member. But as they arrive in the familiar town of Sunfall, a rush of new clues brings back even more feelings! Some hopeful... but some suspicious. CAST Dungeon Master: Rachel Seeley Simon Fogbranch: Morgan Peter Brown Rivers: E…

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🔒 Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust 34:07

18d ago34:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust Drivers of electric vehicles are finding their cars are going offline if the parent company is bankrupt. Smartphone apps linked to the cars, which control many features, don't work and when something goes seriously wrong, then there's no garage that can fix …

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Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust 26:26

18d ago26:26

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Send us a text Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust Drivers of electric vehicles are finding their cars are going offline if the parent company is bankrupt. Smartphone apps linked to the cars, which control many features, don't work and when something goes seriously wrong, then there's no garage that can fix the problem. China, the …

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Finding Clarity Through Archetypal Astrology with Rebecca M. Farrar, the Wild Witch of the West ⎸Enter the Portal EP# 24 51:52

18d ago51:52

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Hey, lovely souls! 🌟 Welcome back to another episode of "Enter the Portal." I’m so excited about today’s guest, Rebecca M. Farrar, also known as the Wild Witch of the West. With over 14 years of experience as an archetypal astrologer, Rebecca brings a fresh, transformative perspective on using astrology to navigate our inner worlds and find clarity…

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The Wheel | The Dungeon Run | Lest We Forget - Episode 2 3:35:00

22d ago3:35:00

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Desperate for answers, the party decides to leave Mechus in search of a fortune teller they've heard about. But will a chilling tarot reading shed any light on their situation, or will it present a host of more complicated questions? CAST Dungeon Master: Rachel Seeley Simon Fogbranch: Morgan Peter Brown Rivers: Erika Fermina Zorhanna Finch: Kiki Le…

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Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? 29:37

26d ago29:37

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Send us a text Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? The upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is scheduled for next week, where the two candidates for the U.S. presidency will engage in a direct confrontation on the ABC news channel in anticipation of the November election. Should the topic of artificial intelligence arise, it may favour …

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🔒 Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? 50:07

26d ago50:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? The upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is scheduled for next week, where the two candidates for the U.S. presidency will engage in a direct confrontation on the ABC news channel in anticipation of the November election. Should the topic of artificial intelligen…

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Play Within a Play | The Dungeon Run | Lest We Forget: Episode 1 3:36:54

29d ago3:36:54

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The premiere is here! Join DM Rachel Seeley and an incredible table of players as they embark on a one-of-a-kind story of life, death, remembrance and mystery! "The first thing you hear when you wake is the sound of water... waves crashing below you. You open your eyes, with every movement your whole body is wracked with pain. But below you is a cl…

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Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies 31:34

1M ago31:34

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Send us a text Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies Engineers at MIT have developed a miniature battery that can power cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within the human body, as well as for other purposes such as detecting leaks in gas pipelines. The batteries measure 0.1 mm in length and 0.002mm …

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🔒 Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies 44:53

1M ago44:53

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies Engineers at MIT have developed a miniature battery that can power cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within the human body, as well as for other purposes such as detecting leaks in gas pipelines. The batteries measure 0.1 m…

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Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? 24:55

1M ago24:55

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Send us a text Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? Recently internet speeds throughout Pakistan have significantly diminished, leading to widespread outrage and allegations that the government is covertly implementing a new firewall system to enhance its surveillance and control over the nation’s internet. The government has denied any r…

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🔒 Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? Recently internet speeds throughout Pakistan have significantly diminished, leading to widespread outrage and allegations that the government is covertly implementing a new firewall system to enhance its surveillance and control over the nation’s internet. The gov…

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AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Send us a text AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK As exam results roll in for pupils across the Northern Hemisphere, a study conducted at the University of Reading showed that 94 percent of the AI-generated exam submissions went unnoticed. On average, these artificial responses received higher grades than…

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🔒 AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK 45:58

2M ago45:58

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK As exam results roll in for pupils across the Northern Hemisphere, a study conducted at the University of Reading showed that 94 percent of the AI-generated exam submissions went unnoticed. On average, these artificial responses rec…

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Episode 25: Meg Kabotie-Adakai (Flagstaff Mountain Town Market) 57:49

2M ago57:49

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Join Snoop Dogg and Mike Tirico (aka Cody and Dan) as they take a break from the Olympics to interview Flagstaffian Meg Kabotie Adakai. Meg is the mom of two beautiful children. She's an educator, she's an artist, and she's a lover of nature and community. She earend a most prestigious degree from THE Northern Arizona University. Her degree is in B…

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Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela 24:48

2M ago24:48

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Send us a text Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela Internet access has been cut off in Equatorial Guinea, specifically in the Annobón province. Residents have been protesting against the government's environmental and human rights violations on the island. Digital rights advocates are urging the government to r…

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🔒 Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela 36:14

2M ago36:14

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela Internet access has been cut off in Equatorial Guinea, specifically in the Annobón province. Residents have been protesting against the government's environmental and human rights violations on the island. Digital rights advocates are ur…

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Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Send us a text Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? Ukrainian Independence Day is almost upon us, and as the war with Russia continues well into its third year, we want to look at how everyday tech development continues and is a vital part of the country's economy. We’ve brought together three entrepreneurs to tell us …

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🔒 Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? Ukrainian Independence Day is almost upon us, and as the war with Russia continues well into its third year, we want to look at how everyday tech development continues and is a vital part of the country's economy. We’ve brought together three e…

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Would you like more SOEP and also help keep the show going? 1:37

2M ago1:37

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Send us a text Would you like more SOEP and also help keep the show going? A little message from Gareth (and the team) to remind you that you can subscribe for even more content from Somewhere on Earth for $10US a month - and you can cancel anytime too. Normal transmissions resume after this short break. Huge THX The SOEP Team Support the show Edit…

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Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Send us a text Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? The Mozilla Foundation, widely recognised for the Firefox Browser, temporarily took down browser add-ons that assist people in Russia in bypassing state censorship, following a request from the state, according to news reports. It reversed this decision and rei…

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🔒 Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? 43:06

2M ago43:06

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? The Mozilla Foundation, widely recognised for the Firefox Browser, temporarily took down browser add-ons that assist people in Russia in bypassing state censorship, following a request from the state, according to news reports. It revers…

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Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition 31:37

3M ago31:37

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Send us a text Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition This week we see the impact one charity is having on development of assistive technology for the degenerative condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which affects more than 300,000 people around the world. The technology is playing a vital role in keeping te…

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🔒 Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition 42:51

3M ago42:51

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition This week we see the impact one charity is having on development of assistive technology for the degenerative condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which affects more than 300,000 people around the world. The technology is playing a …

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Getting Curious and Asking the Right Questions with Jenner Linden ⎸Enter the Portal EP# 23 13:14

2M ago13:14

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This week, I'm introducing a new feature called 'Getting Curious,' where I pose powerful questions to inspire curiosity and self-reflection. I've been reflecting back on a podcast series I created back in 2017 called Powerful Questions all about how the questions we ask ourselves shape the lives we live. For example, this week, I walk you through t…

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Do we need new laws to control AI? Also the Prix Ars Electronica 2024 winner speaks to SOEP 34:17

3M ago34:17

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Send us a text Do we need new laws to control AI? Will current legislation be sufficient to control the development of AI? How is AI affecting our human rights? Is AI good enough to draft legal submissions? Does automation bias make us want to trust the technology more than we should? These are just some the of questions SOEP is asking internationa…

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🔒 Do we need new laws to control AI? Also the the Prix Ars Electronica 2024 winner speaks to SOEP 49:07

3M ago49:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Do we need new laws to control AI? Will current legislation be sufficient to control the development of AI? How is AI affecting our human rights? Is AI good enough to draft legal submissions? Does automation bias make us want to trust the technology more than we should? These are just some the of questions SOE…

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7 Ways to Relieve Burnout (Solo Episode) ⎸Enter the Portal EP# 22 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Welcome, wild one! Today, we're diving deep into a crucial topic for intuitive entrepreneurs: overcoming burnout. If you're wondering how to run a six-figure, heart-centered business while overcoming burnout, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share my personal journey and practical insights on managing burnout while staying true to your s…

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🔒 Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists 42:40

3M ago42:40

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists Political activities such as hustings, campaigns and voting are well underway in many countries, but alongside these come incidents of reprisals and voter intimidation in certain regions. Ushahidi is an NGO based in Kenya that maps these inci…

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Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists 30:27

3M ago30:27

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Send us a text Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists Political activities such as hustings, campaigns and voting are well underway in many countries, but alongside these come incidents of reprisals and voter intimidation in certain regions. Ushahidi is an NGO based in Kenya that maps these incidents. They’ve collabora…

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A Portal to Ancestral Healing (Solo Episode) ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 21 30:22

3M ago30:22

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This week, I’m flying solo and diving deep into practices for ancestral healing. We’ve been off the road for a while and staying in the mountains of New Mexico, so I start this episode with a little life update from The Land of Enchantment. An incredible series of events has made us consider buying a piece of land out here. This whole experience ha…

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Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests 26:39

3M ago26:39

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Send us a text Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests Following a tumultuous – and violent – series of days in Kenya, President Ruto has reversed his decision on tax hikes that sparked unrest in the streets. The situation has been extremely dire – with law enforcement resorting to tear gas and firearms. Amnesty International, in co…

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🔒 Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests 35:19

3M ago35:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests Following a tumultuous – and violent – series of days in Kenya, President Ruto has reversed his decision on tax hikes that sparked unrest in the streets. The situation has been extremely dire – with law enforcement resorting to tear gas and firearms. Amne…

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THE BEAR S03, BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, I WAS ACTUALLY THERE, THE ACOLYTE | TV Bingebox 2024.E05 | 2024.E04 47:36

3M ago47:36

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SURPRISE! Everything old is new again -- or at least reminds us of lessons learned -- and PTSD-fuelled drama makes for challenging and captivating viewing. So much more great TV in this final episode of this run of the TV BINGEBOX. A couple of absolute rippers, if I'm to be honest, and a controversial run through the UpMolks and DownMolks will sure…

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Permission to Pursue your Creative Passions as a Portal to Self-Development with Nicole Lovince ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 20 1:16:41

3M ago1:16:41

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This week on Enter the Portal, I’m talking with actress, singer, and manifestation queen Nicole Lovince. It’s such an inspiring conversation because Nicole is on a mission to give you permission to follow your dreams. After growing up in New Orleans, Nicole moved to California to pursue acting and landed a role in Pitch Perfect as one of the Bellas…

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Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI 33:59

3M ago33:59

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Send us a text Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI New research shows that cancer could be detected in the very building blocks of life – our DNA, possibly leading to a diagnosis when the disease is in its infancy. Dr. Shamith Samara-jiwa from Imperial College London is on the show to discuss how AI can be used to detect tiny changes to our D…

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🔒 Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI 47:50

3M ago47:50

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI New research shows that cancer could be detected in the very building blocks of life – our DNA, possibly leading to a diagnosis when the disease is in its infancy. Dr. Shamith Samarajiwa from Imperial College London is on the show to discuss how AI can be used to detec…

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DANCING FOR THE DEVIL, IN THE KNOW, JIM HENSON IDEA MAN + 2024 LOGIES NOMS | 2024.E04 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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SURPRISE! This week we're gonna spend some time having a chat about the 2024 Logies nominations too... Once more into the breach, fellow travellers. This week we've three big new shows PLUS we'll divert into some conversation about the 2024 LOGIES nominations that will include who deserves it, who was overlooked, and what a farce the Logies continu…

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Astrology as a Portal to Planetary Magic with Matthew Kenney ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 19 47:26

3M ago47:26

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In this episode with Matthew Keneny, we focus on the practical and spiritual applications of astrology. Matthew sees the natal chart as a diagnostic tool and explains how astrology has historically been closely aligned with medical practice. We also discuss how your Moon sign can predict sleep issues and even insomnia. We take a deep dive into the …

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Podextra - how you can get a bit more of Somewhere on Earth... 1:23

3M ago1:23

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Send us a text Podextra - how you can get a bit more of Somewhere on Earth... Just a gentle reminder that we produce two versions of each show of Somewhere on Earth. There's the main show, which is available to everyone for free and there's an extended PODEXTRA edition where we delve a little deeper and chat longer to our guests. That's just $10US …

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Who is behind the big hack attacks? 23:35

4M ago23:35

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Send us a text Who is behind the big hack attacks? More than 100 organisations around the world are believed to have been hacked in ransomware attacks since 2022 by a single hacker group. The most recent occurrence of a ransomware attack was on a company responsible for analysing blood tests for the UK's National Health Service which prompted some …

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🔒 Who is behind the big hack attacks? 34:17

4M ago34:17

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Who is behind the big hack attacks? More than 100 organisations around the world are believed to have been hacked in ransomware attacks since 2022 by a single hacker group. The most recent occurrence of a ransomware attack was on a company responsible for analysing blood tests for the UK's National Health Serv…

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