Best The Travel Vertical Podcasts (2024)

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The sweet future of vertical farming | Hiroki Koga 13:14

2h ago13:14

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Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field? Farming entrepreneur Hiroki Koga explores how his team is combining solar-powered vertical farms with AI, robotics and indoor bee colonies to grow delicious strawberries year-round — and how this practice, if widely adopted, could deliver a harvest of benefits for t…

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Transmissions Into Deep Space | Mayan Discoveries, Swamp Monster Fossils, and Optical Connections into Outer Space 22:46

4h ago22:46

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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie root around the swamp looking for mysterious "Swamp Dweller" fossils. They then discuss how a new discovery in Mexico using LIDAR has uncovered Mayan ruins, and a new opitical technology that could transform how we communicate in deep space. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleber…

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The TED AI Show: How AI is changing national security w/ Kathleen Fisher 55:01

1h ago55:01

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We’ve had conversations about AI’s online influence on politics, from deepfakes to misinformation. But AI can also have profound effects on hardware – especially when it comes to national security and military capabilities like weapons and stealth technologies. Kathleen Fisher is an office director at DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects A…

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76. The Safety Of Backcountry Ski Bindings (feat. Simon Weiler and Martin Volken of Fritschi) 22:40

1h ago22:40

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On this episode of the Legaski Podcast, I’m stoked to chat with Martin Volken, owner of Pro Ski and Mountain Service, and Simon Weiler from Fritschi, a Swiss company that’s been designing ski touring bindings for over 60 years. We dive into what makes Fritschi bindings stand out from the competition—especially their focus on safety and performance.…

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Could we build a miniature sun on Earth? | George Zaidan 6:46

2h ago6:46

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Stars have cores hot and dense enough to force atomic nuclei together, forming larger, heavier nuclei in a process known as fusion. In this process, the mass of the end products is slightly less than the mass of the initial atoms. But that “lost” mass doesn’t disappear — it’s converted to energy ... a lot of energy. So, can we harness this energy t…

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Soon May The Well-Man Come | Healing Power of Music, Tasmanian Tiger De-extinction, and the Mystery of the "Well-Man" 29:01

21h ago29:01

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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie dive deep into Norse mythology and the "Well-man." They then sing a tune and discuss how music, according to a new study, seems to have some healing capabilities, and that the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger may not be extinct for much longer. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry…

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The TED AI Show: How open-source AI will reshape power dynamics in tech w/ Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf 40:11

1d ago40:11

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Many people associate innovation with secrecy—privately toiling away on a project until you're ready to share it with the world. While that may work for some, there's a benefit to putting all your cards on the table. Bilawal sits down for a conversation with Thomas Wolf, whose company Hugging Face pivoted from privately building an AI chatbot to sh…

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Enormocast 295: Aaron Peterson – Paying His Dues 1:15:45

3d ago1:15:45

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On Episode 295 of the Enormocast, I sit down at a splintery picnic table on a hot morning in Lander, Wyoming with Aaron Peterson. Aaron is a young (ish) climber for whom activism, protest, and speaking his mind goes hand in hand with his motivations as a climber. At a cost to his mental health, … Continue reading "Enormocast 295: Aaron Peterson – P…

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Enormocast 295: Aaron Peterson – Paying His Dues 1:15:45

3d ago1:15:45

1:15:45

On Episode 295 of the Enormocast, I sit down at a splintery picnic table on a hot morning in Lander, Wyoming with Aaron Peterson. Aaron is a young (ish) climber for whom activism, protest, and speaking his mind goes hand in hand with his motivations as a climber. At a cost to his mental health, … Continue reading "Enormocast 295: Aaron Peterson – P…

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75. Breaking Records with Noah Dines - 3 Million Vertical Feet of Ski Touring 37:03

2d ago37:03

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In this thrilling episode of the Legaski Podcast, we’re joined by Noah Dines, a ski tourer on an extraordinary mission to break the world record for the most uphill vertical feet skied in a single year—3 million feet! Noah takes us on his incredible journey, starting from his early days with a $100 telemark setup, all the way to becoming a Fischer-…

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Can AI preserve your most precious memories? | Pau Aleikum Garcia 13:06

5d ago13:06

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“Memories are the architects of our identity,” says technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, but they’re not permanent. Photos can be lost amid political unrest or natural disaster, while illnesses like Alzhemier’s can rob people of their past. He puts forward a novel solution — “synthetic memories,” or dreamlike visualizations of long-gone moments created…

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Western Complicity and the Human Cost of the Arms Trade in Gaza 49:30

7d ago49:30

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It has now been over a year since Israel embarked on its genocidal campaign in Gaza. In that time, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been killed or injured. Furnishing Israel with more than just diplomatic cover, Western governments have kept up a steady supply of military aid and equipment, actively enabling the wholesale slaughter of Pal…

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Do Jedi Mice Carry Very Tiny Lightsabers? | Martian Ice, Caffeine Cures, and "Smelling" Sound 28:01

8d ago28:01

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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie don't find the droids they're looking for, but instead come across a bizarre study about mice and how they may be able to "smell" with sound. So, are mice actually Jedi in disguise? Stephanie then takes great pleasure in learning that her coffee addiction may actually be keeping her alive, and Kenna explo…

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The TED AI Show: How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t w/ Hilke Schellmann 39:06

8d ago39:06

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From vetting resumes to screening candidates, many employers are using AI tools to identify top talent. But what happens when companies start relying on AI to help them decide who to hire or promote…and who to fire? Bilawal speaks with journalist Hilke Schellmann, whose research on the rapidly growing use of AI in the workplace highlights where alg…

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74. From Pro Skier to Ski Innovator: Sven Brunso’s 30-Year Journey with Leki & the Future of Ski Gear 40:38

9d ago40:38

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In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sven Brunso, a professional skier with over 30 years of experience in the ski industry and the Director of Marketing at Leki. Sven shared insights from his incredible journey, from being inspired by the iconic ski movie "Blizzard of Aahhh's" to becoming one of the most photographed…

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The Allplane Podcast #116 - building jet engine of the future, with Ian Brooke (Astro Mechanica)

12d ago

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Things we talk about in this episode Ian Brooke’s background and story as an entrepreneur from an early age What is Astro Mechanica and how it got started What is an electric adaptive jet engine and how does it work What are the potential applications of the electric adaptive jet engine Astro Mechanica’s acceptance into Y Combinator, the famous Sil…

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Time traveling with AI to connect with lost loved ones | Amy Kurzweil 10:43

21d ago10:43

10:43

What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allowing her to connect with a family member she never met — and discover family history she never knew. Backed by her own original drawings, she reveals the profound impact art and AI can have in keeping me…

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73. Carving the Future: Unlocking Ski Performance with Carv 2 30:21

14d ago30:21

30:21

In this episode, I dive into an exciting conversation with Alex, the VP of Marketing at Carv, to explore their innovative ski tech. We discuss Carv’s origins, its founder’s mission to create a tool for real-time feedback on the slopes, and how the upcoming Carv 2 is revolutionizing the skiing experience. I’m especially excited about how Carv can pr…

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Reverse The Polarity! | Chinese Robot Fingers, "Frankenstein" Sea Creatures, and Ancient Earth's Magnetic Shift 28:01

15d ago28:01

28:01

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie get flipped upside down discussing Earth's magnetic field reversal. They then dive deep underwater to chat about a strange "Frankenstein" sea creature, and touch on a robotic finger developed in China. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they round up the l…

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The TED AI Show: How Meta wants to shape our digital future with open source AI w/ Ragavan Srinivasan 50:14

19d ago50:14

50:14

Llama is Meta’s Large Language Model trained on over 15 trillion tokens of publicly available information. It’s available to anyone – from people making custom fan-made entertainment on a smartphone… to, potentially, complex projects that may not have the public’s well-being in mind. So if Llama is such a widely available and powerful product, why …

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Enormocast 294: Simon Carter – Climbing Through the Lens 1:37:06

19d ago1:37:06

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On Episode 294 of the Enormocast, I connect to Katoomba, NSW in Australia- the heart of the Blue Mountains – to chat with photographer Simon Carter. Simon has been in the game as long as anyone currently active, and after four decades of producing some of the most iconic images in climbing, he’s published a … Continue reading "Enormocast 294: Simon…

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Enormocast 294: Simon Carter – Climbing Through the Lens 1:37:06

19d ago1:37:06

1:37:06

On Episode 294 of the Enormocast, I connect to Katoomba, NSW in Australia- the heart of the Blue Mountains – to chat with photographer Simon Carter. Simon has been in the game as long as anyone currently active, and after four decades of producing some of the most iconic images in climbing, he’s published a … Continue reading "Enormocast 294: Simon…

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The invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb Chachra 17:11

22d ago17:11

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The basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual agency, says engineering professor Deb Chachra. She offers a crash course on how these systems connect to shape our lives — and suggests some key improvements for providing long-term, sustainable energy to everyone. After the talk, Sherrell reflects on…

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The Allplane Podcast #115 with Vertical Aerospace CTO, Michael Cervenka

21d ago

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Vertical Aerospace is one of the world’s leading advanced air mobility developers, at least when it comes to its order book. Some 1,500 units of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft have already been pre-ordered (including a 500 aircraft order from Avolon, which the lessor then managed to place in a matter of months with a handful of airlines), but before that, …

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Resisting Cop Cities and the Militarization of Policing 56:40

21d ago56:40

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What happens when the police become an army? Since 1997, the US Department of Defense has transferred more than $7.2bn in military equipment to law enforcement agencies. This militarization has, unsurprisingly, been shown to unjustly impact on Black communities and is associated with increased killings by police. The Police Public Safety Training C…

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Meals on Heels | The Fish That Tastes With its Feet, Vertical Farming, and Germany's Balcony Solar Program 25:31

24d ago25:31

25:31

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie run around the sea floor with a fish that has evolved to taste with its feet. They then veg out and discuss some vertical farming innovations, and how Germany wants to fuel its country one balcony at a time. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they round up…

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The TED AI Show: Is Google’s reign over? The future of AI search w/ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Whether finding a restaurant or fact-checking a new claim, search engines are one of the main avenues we use to navigate the world. So why are modern engines so clunky and frustrating – and how is AI already changing the infrastructure we use to access information on the internet? Bilawal sits down with CEO of Perplexity AI Aravind Srinivas to disc…

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72. Base Camp Strength and Mobility: Preparing for Ski Season 21:03

24d ago21:03

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In this solo episode of the Legaski Podcast, talk about Base Camp Strength and Mobility—the foundation for a powerful, pain-free ski season. I’ll walk you through the essential strength and mobility work for your ankles, knees, hips, and spine, so you can hit the slopes with confidence. We’ll cover key training principles like progressive overload …

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The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi 9:20

26d ago9:20

9:20

“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders and as innovators,” says business storyteller Peace Itimi. Taking us inside Africa’s booming tech scene, she highlights the trailblazing entrepreneurs and startups reshaping Africa's economy through innovation and ambition.…

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The TED AI Show: How AI will transform dubbing in Hollywood w/ Scott Mann 40:44

1M ago40:44

40:44

If you've ever cringed at a poorly-dubbed film, you are not alone. That's why Scott Mann founded Flawless, a company that’s transforming the world of dubbing using AI. He talks with Bilawal about why good dubbing is essential for movie making and shares the mind-blowing technology that not only lets Robert DeNiro speak perfect Spanish, but radicall…

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The Allplane Podcast #114 with Lilium co-founder, Daniel Wiegand

1M ago

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71. From Skiing Struggles to Startup Success: Shai Branover on Revolutionizing Ski Travel and Safety (feat. Diamant Skiing) 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Shai Branover, co-founder of Diamond Skiing. We dive into his journey of launching a startup in the ski industry and the inspiration behind their innovative travel bags, designed specifically for skiers like himself who often face the challenges of traveling to distant slopes. Shai shares…

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Kids Love Quantum Physics | An Interview with Chris Ferrie 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

In this bonus episode of the DWR, Steph and Kenna invite quantum physicist and best-selling author Chris Ferrie on the show to speak about how to explain quantum physics to all audiences, where the media gets quantum wrong, and how quantum influences learners of all ages. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Ba…

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The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha 12:36

1M ago12:36

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The clean energy transition has a major blind spot, says energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha: it ignores millions of people without access to energy. Highlighting grassroots women's organizations leading the charge towards universal access, she makes a powerful call to prioritize gender equality in energy policies — and to create a sustaina…

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Enormocast 293: Jim Ewing – The Quality of Life 1:49:10

1M ago1:49:10

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On Episode 293 of the Enormocast, I connect with paraclimber Jim Ewing. Jim grew up climbing in the storied days of 1980s North Conway in New Hampshire. In his formative climbing years, Ewing rubbed elbows with the likes of Randy Radcliff, Alison Osius, and Hugh Herr. He didn’t know it while eeking out a dirtbag … Continue reading "Enormocast 293: …

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Enormocast 293: Jim Ewing – The Quality of Life 1:49:10

1M ago1:49:10

1:49:10

On Episode 293 of the Enormocast, I connect with paraclimber Jim Ewing. Jim grew up climbing in the storied days of 1980s North Conway in New Hampshire. In his formative climbing years, Ewing rubbed elbows with the likes of Randy Radcliff, Alison Osius, and Hugh Herr. He didn’t know it while eeking out a dirtbag … Continue reading "Enormocast 293: …

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The TED AI Show: The UN is speaking up about AI — here’s what they’re saying 53:56

1M ago53:56

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AI is shaping every aspect of our lives — but only a handful of tech giants are having a say in what this technology can do. So what’s going on with world governments? Bilawal sits down with geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer to unpack the UN’s just-released plan for “Governing AI for Humanity,” a report that focuses on the urgent need to guide AI tow…

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70. Host of the Powell Movement, Mike Powell, Shares the Highs and Lows of Skiing, Injury, and Starting a Podcast 31:27

1M ago31:27

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In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Powell, the voice behind the Powell Movement podcast and a veteran of the ski industry. We dive into Mike’s 25-year journey, from his early days with K2 to becoming a prominent figure in action sports media. Mike shares his personal battles, including a life-altering knee injury that resha…

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Beyond the Ballot Box: On the Far Right with Mike Wendling 53:01

1M ago53:01

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This is episode 1 of ‘Beyond the Ballot Box' - our new mini-series exploring some of the major political currents in US politics. With the presidential election just around the corner, American politics is increasingly a focus of international attention as well. Electoralism, reproductive justice, the climate crisis, Palestine, a resurgent far righ…

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The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

In 2022, physicist Tammy Ma and the team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a scientific breakthrough decades in the making: fusion ignition, or the combining of two atoms to generate more energy out of a reaction than was put in — recreating on Earth the same process that powers the Sun. She explains how they used a giant laser (wa…

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The TED AI Show: Humanity’s first AI election w/ WIRED's Vittoria Elliott 38:32

2M ago38:32

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2024 is the biggest election year in modern history, with over 50 countries going out to the polls across the globe. And artificial intelligence has fully seeped into global politics – from deepfakes to AI bots that can ingest thousands and thousands of documents to make policy decisions. Bilawal talks with journalist Vittoria Elliot, who’s been le…

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The Great Eel-scape | "Out of Body" Science, Japanese Eel Evolution, and Autism Dungeons and Dragons Research 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie slay while discussing how the popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons can positivly impact people with autism. Following a close call with a troll, they discuss the science behind "out of body experiences." The two hosts then swarm a new study concerning Japanese eels, and the long awaited video ev…

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69. Mastering the Slopes: Martin Wilson on Ski Racing, Mental Grit, and the Pursuit of Better 41:32

2M ago41:32

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In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, I sit down with Martin Wilson, the new head coach of the Ontario Ski Team and the host of "The Next Turn" podcast. Martin, shares his journey from growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to becoming a prominent figure in the ski racing community. We dive into Martin’s deep connection to skiing, which started as a …

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The Allplane Podcast #113 - understanding aircraft leasing, with Marc Tembleque (Avolon)

2M ago

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Enormocast 292: Hamish McArthur and Holly Toothill – Showing Up 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

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On Episode 292 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) during the Arc’teryx Academy with Olympian Hamish McArthur and British competition climber Holly Toothill. I arrived in Squamish with Hamish booked and asked Holly to join at the last minute as a friend, teammate, and observer of Hamish’s performance in … Continue re…

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Enormocast 292: Hamish McArthur and Holly Toothill – Showing Up 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

On Episode 292 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) during the Arc’teryx Academy with Olympian Hamish McArthur and British competition climber Holly Toothill. I arrived in Squamish with Hamish booked and asked Holly to join at the last minute as a friend, teammate, and observer of Hamish’s performance in … Continue re…

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The satellite helping slow climate change — right now | Millie Chu Baird 10:56

2M ago10:56

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Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a highly potent, short-term greenhouse gas. Environmental advocate Millie Chu Baird details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane — and explains why understanding where it comes from and taking steps to reduce it is the single most i…

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The TED AI Show: Can AI read your mind? The battle for your brain w/ Nita Farahany 35:22

2M ago35:22

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Imagine a world where your thoughts are no longer private – where employers, friends, and even companies can see, hack, or exploit your thinking. According to ethicist Nita Farahany, that reality is closer than you think. Nita and Bilawal discuss the rapidly advancing field of neurotechnology and its potential to completely transform our everyday l…

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We Can See Right Through You | Electric Gold, Biohybrid Robots, and Turning Living Skin Transparent 25:20

2M ago25:20

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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie become totally clear on a new method that can turn living skin transparent. They then discuss some shocking new research on whether gold can make electricity and how a new type of "biohybrid" robot is changing our understanding of robotics. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberr…

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68. From Slopes to Stages: Eric Anderson’s Journey Through Ski Racing, Injuries, and the Music Industry 45:23

2M ago45:23

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Henry Anderson, a former ski racer with a unique blend of experiences in ski racing, music, and coaching. We dive into his fascinating journey, from growing up in Wisconsin with a passion for skiing to competing at the NCAA level. Eric shares the highs and lows of his career, including h…

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