Best Alte Tricks Podcasts (2024)

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The History Of Teeth, From Ancient Fish To Humans

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Your teeth don’t just chew your food—they connect you to the deepest of deep history on Earth. Teeth have existed, in some form, for half a billion years, making them more than 250 million years older than dinosaurs. They came before the evolution of warm bloodedness, eggs, and even limbs. From that very first set of chompers emerged a bewildering …

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Untitled Episode 34:18

4h ago34:18

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Click to Send Laura a Text! John Riggs, an architect and rancher, shares his vision for creating sustainable communities that preserve open range land. He discusses his project, Mare Pasture, which aims to develop a small, walkable, and sustainable community on ranch land in Arizona. The community would include various types of housing, such as tin…

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Wild Talk

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Think about the sounds you hear on a daily basis. Air conditioners whirring, keyboards clicking, cars honking, mosquitos buzzing, dishes clanking. Now picture yourself in a jungle. What do you hear? How do you make sense of it? Today on Radiolab for Kids, we eavesdrop on the world of animals. We bring you a story of two humans decoding animal sound…

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These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there 13:52

1h ago13:52

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New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. Scientists first noticed this ant — now dubbed the ManhattAnt — in 2011. Nobody knew where it came from, and it was largely ignored …

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Achieving Van Life on a Budget: Tips and Tricks 44:27

4h ago44:27

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Isaiah Davis, founder of WanderVans, shares his expertise on achieving van life on a budget. He discusses the benefits of tiny living, including financial empowerment and a sense of ownership. Isaiah provides tips on how to start van life on a budget, such as buying a used van, doing DIY conversions, and utilizing portab…

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The Benefits of Living in a Tiny House Community 33:58

14d ago33:58

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Ben Vanderwerf, the owner of Big Ben's RV Park, joins the Less House More Moola podcast to discuss his journey into the tiny house community and the process of building a tiny house community. He shares his experience of building his own tiny house and living in it with his family. Ben also talks about the challenges and…

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Living in a Yurt: Embracing Alternative Living 34:20

14d ago34:20

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Kari Cooper, also known as YurtGrrl, shares her journey of alternative living and making an impact on the world. After a life-changing health event, Kari discovered the world of tiny houses and yurts, which led her to embrace a more unconventional lifestyle. She found solace and purpose in connecting with nature and advo…

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Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen | A Bird’s Physics Trick For High-Altitude Flying

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New research suggests that polymetallic nodules found 13,000 feet deep produce “dark oxygen” by electrolyzing water. Also, at higher altitudes, the air is less dense, which makes it harder for birds in flight to generate lift. The turkey vulture has a solution. Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen, Study Finds An international team of researchers …

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Tiny House Summit: Solving the Challenge of Tiny House Parking 30:36

12d ago30:36

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Kyle Nussen, co-founder of Park Your Tiny, discusses the challenges of finding parking for tiny houses and the solution his platform provides. He shares his personal journey into the tiny house movement and the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle. The conversation explores the financial advantages of tiny living an…

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Colorado Tiny House Festival + Understanding Insurance, Financing etc. for Tiny Homes 25:50

19d ago25:50

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Laura Lynch attended the Colorado Tiny House Festival and shares her experience and key takeaways. She discusses topics such as financing options for tiny homes, finding parking for tiny homes, buying used tiny homes, insurance for tiny homes, and health insurance for those living in tiny homes. She also highlights the i…

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The Gorilla in the Room

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Radiolab for Kids is back! Is there such a thing as a good cage? Happy gorillas, deft landscape architects and neurologists show us that there just might be. We go back to the late 1970s to relive the moment when zoos began to change—literally the moment that the modern zoo was born, as embodied by a few tentative steps of a gorilla named Kiki. Tha…

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Unleashing The Power Of Small Living: A New Approach To Housing With Nick Cripps 37:27

1M ago37:27

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Nick Cripps, Director of Sales for Small Living Company, discusses the concept of small living and the company's focus on building smaller footprint homes. They offer a range of homes, including tiny homes, starter homes, downsizer homes, and affordable rental options. Nick shares how he became involved with Small Living…

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Galaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image | Why Some Cats Scratch Furniture

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As the James Webb Space Telescope marks two years of operations, NASA unveils a new image of two galaxies interacting. And, new research shows that cats’ tendency to scratch is affected by stress, certain kinds of play, and how active they are at night. Galaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful te…

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The Importance of Tiny Home Insurance with Martin Burlingame 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Martin Burlingame, CEO of Strategic Insurance, joins the Less House More Moola podcast to discuss the importance of tiny home insurance. He shares the history of Strategic Insurance and how they became the go-to provider for tiny home insurance. Martin explains the different types of insurance coverage available for tiny…

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How Politics And Diplomacy Shape Panda Conservation

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Earlier this year, the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington announced that pandas would be returning to the capitol. This news was met with great fanfare because the zoo’s resident pandas had returned to China last fall, leaving the District panda-less for the first time in more than 50 years. After the pandas left D.C. in the fall, SciFri produc…

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Building Your Financial Runway: How To Set Yourself Up For Success 26:42

2M ago26:42

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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode, Laura Lynch reflects on her first year of self-employment and shares five money lessons she has learned. These lessons include finding what excites you, having a financial runway, knowing benchmarks, trusting yourself, and time blocking for work-life balance. She emphasises the importance of aligning wor…

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The Rise of the Tiny House Movement in Australia with Tim Dean 37:33

2M ago37:33

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Tim Dean, an architect and designer, shares his journey from residential sustainability to the tiny house and small housing market in Australia. He discusses the cultural and economic landscape that has led to an increased interest in alternative residential options, such as tiny houses. Tim explains his role as a design…

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EP 56 Finding Freedom in Van Life with Carl Henn 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Carl Henn, author of 'My Two Centuries in Africa' and upcoming book 'Home Free', shares his journey into van life and the freedom it brings. After retiring from a career in public health, Carl embarked on a national book tour, which led him to discover the joys of van life. He found that living in a van allowed him to tr…

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Elephants Seem To Use Names For Each Other | Kids Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil

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A new study used machine learning to analyze elephant vocalizations and identified “contact rumbles” that appear to function as names. Also, on a hike in the Badlands, a family found a dinosaur bone sticking out of a rock. It joined the few teenage T. rex fossils ever discovered. Elephants Seem To Use Names For Each Other Scientists have long known…

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Tiny House Tips: Finding The Perfect Builder With Till Buch 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Till from Tiny Easy shares the story of how they started their company to help people understand and build their own tiny houses. They offer DIY-friendly construction documents and software that helps people design their own tiny homes. Tiny houses provide an affordable solution to the housing crisis, allowing people to …

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Camper Van Life: Expert Tips, Community & Benefits for Veterans with Eric Raszewski 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Eric Raszewski, founder of Family Trucksters, shares his passion for camper van travel and his expertise in helping others navigate the world of mobile travel. He discusses the importance of research and finding the right fit when choosing a camper van, as well as the challenges and rewards of camper van travel. Eric als…

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Jelly Creatures That Swim In Corkscrews | Keeping Wind Turbines Safe For Birds

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For the first time, scientists have recorded how salps form chains and swim in corkscrews to reach the ocean’s surface each night. Also, a wind utility company in Wyoming is trying to make wind turbines more visible to birds by painting just one blade black. The Small Jelly Creatures That Link Up And Swim in Corkscrews Salps are small, transparent …

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Challenges and Opportunities in Tiny Living 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Click to Send Laura a Text! The podcast episode features a conversation with Mic, a tiny house enthusiast and content creator, discussing the motivations, challenges, and opportunities associated with the tiny house movement. Mic shares insights into the generational perspectives, financial considerations, and lifestyle choices related to tiny livi…

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Learning and Growing from Change 25:06

3M ago25:06

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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode of learning and growing from change, Laura Lynch discusses the changes happening in her life and the changes coming for the Less House, More Moola Podcast. She also talks about the psychology of change and the different phases people go through when contemplating and taking action on change. Laura shares …

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Top 6 Episodes Of The Year: Anniversary Special Countdown! 44:06

3M ago44:06

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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode, Laura Lynch reflects on the past year of the Less House, More Moola podcast and counting down the top six episodes. The top six episodes include conversations with Alaska from Tiny House Concierge, Felice Cohen, Ash Mazanec, Alexis and Christian from Tiny House Expedition, Amanda Acuna, and Alisa Boots a…

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Off-Grid Living on the Earthship with Amanda Speer and Dain Daller 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Have you thought about building your own home but felt that you lack the skills or confidence to do it? Don’t miss this episode! Amanda Speer and Dain Daller join the show today to talk about the incredible off-grid Earthship home they built, as well as how they discovered their passion for what they do and the fascinati…

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Building a Tiny Home Community with Dedria Kolb 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Does it seem like many of the tiny home communities are already full? Be sure to listen in to this episode where Dedria Kolb gives us a peek into the tiny home community she is building in North Carolina. As president of Ideal Ridge Venture, a property development company that is currently developing Poplar Creek, Dedria…

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The Stabilizing Impact of Van Life with Forrest Stevens 43:58

5M ago43:58

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Forrest Stevens joins me on the show today to talk about how tiny living has impacted his life, as well as the lives of those in his community. A filmmaker, podcaster, and writer, Forrest has been bringing van life and alternative lifestyles into the public eye, helping to educate people about what it’s really like and h…

8M ago29:12

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Click to Send Laura a Text! Starting the journey of a tiny life—an alternative lifestyle that challenges societal norms—is no small feat. In this episode, we explore the process of downsizing and moving into a tiny home, featuring my husband, Eric Fendrick. We'll share the power of having a plan to navigate the unknown, the impact of prioritizing l…

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