Best Greek Revolution Podcasts (2024)

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On Sacred Music (Musicam Sacram) by Pius XII 59:57

6d ago59:57

59:57

In this session, guest speaker Dr. Cynthia Nicolosi gives an overview of magisterial teaching in the 20th century on the use of music in the liturgy. Dr. Nicolosi is a professor of music, philosophy, psychology and the Great Books. She has her doctorate in philosophy from Santa Croce University in Rome. Support the show…

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88 - Why Does Our Universe Exist At All? (Ft. Sean Carroll) 27:52

12d ago27:52

27:52

Why does something exist, rather than nothing? Special guest Sean Carroll helps us explore this deep philosophical question.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse.Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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From Medical Engineering to Greek Barista Champion: Nikos's Journey of Passion and Purpose 32:29

22d ago32:29

32:29

In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed his life and career. Starting as a medical engineering student working as a barista to cover expenses, Nikos found his true calling in the world of coffee—a decision that led to both family tensions …

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87 - The Good and the Bad of Peer Review 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

There has been some criticism of the process scientists use to check each other's work. Today we take a deep dive into peer review to determine how broken it really is.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse.Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-…

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S3E14: From Barista to Barista Trainer: Andrew Jay's Journey of Growth and Resilience. 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

In this episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we catch up with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional, who shares his inspiring journey from being a barista to becoming a regional coffee trainer. Andrew opens up about the challenges he’s faced, including imposter syndrome, the impact of the pandemic on his business dreams, and the fine li…

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28 - How Noether's Theorem Changed Physics (Rerun) 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

Learn how Noether's profound mathematical theorem relating symmetries to conservation laws is deeply woven into the physics of the universe. Enjoy this rerun of an earlier episode as we take our summer break.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available h…

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86 - The Life and Death of Stars 40:43

3M ago40:43

40:43

We explore the diverse world of stars in the universe, from those similar to our Sun to those totally unrecognizable.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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85 - Our Sun: Present, Past and Future 37:14

4M ago37:14

37:14

Today's episode is all about the star in our front yard - the sun. Learn how it came to be, how it has changed, and how will it change in the future.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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84 - The Search For New Worlds (ft. Josh Winn) 45:05

4M ago45:05

45:05

Hear how the search for exoplanets has developed, and what surprises it has brought so far.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universeBy Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

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S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast! Today, we've got something truly special for you. If you're an Instagram coffee enthusiast, chances are you've come across the incredible videos by Haroon from the UAE. His account, @harooncfffee, is packed with amazing coffee content, but there's always been one mystery—H…

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83 - Witnessing a Revolution in Particle Physics (Ft. Chris Quigg) 31:35

5M ago31:35

31:35

Today we hear from someone who bore witness to the so-called “November Revolution” of particle physics in 1974.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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82 - Science Vs. Pseudoscience 35:31

5M ago35:31

35:31

Pseudoscience can sometimes be hard to distinguish from the real thing. Today we discuss how philosophers of science have thought about this problem.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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81 - Ancient Greek Astronomy 43:16

6M ago43:16

43:16

The first episode in a new mini-series on philosophical problems in cosmology - Today we start with the origins of Western science and learn what the ancient Greeks thought about the cosmos.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.s…

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80 - (April Fools 2024) A Surprising Discovery Shaking Up Modern Cosmology 16:39

6M ago16:39

16:39

Hear how a recent discovery of the motions of galaxies is changing how cosmologists are thinking about our universe.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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79 - NanoGRAV's Big Gravitational Wave Discovery (Ft. Chiara Mingarelli) 40:54

7M ago40:54

40:54

Last year, an experiment called NanoGRAV made a surprising discovery of gravitational waves using pulsars around the universe. Special guest Chiara Mingarelli explains.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-t…

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78 - The Life of a Science Journalist (Ft. Katrina Miller) 38:30

7M ago38:30

38:30

What's it like bringing science to the most general public audiences? How do you distill complex results into short news-worthy articles without getting lost in clickbait? Today we hear the perspective of New York Times science journalist Katrina Miller. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patr…

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77 - All About Quantum Computing (Ft. Henry Lamm) 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

Quantum computing makes big promises, but how does it work? What is the real state of quantum computing today? Special guest Henry Lamm answers our questions. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com…

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S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World" 20:56

8M ago20:56

20:56

Hello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners out there! You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our exhilarating 2024 journey together. As we sip our first cups of coffee in this new year, we're thrilled to bring you stories that brew inspiration, stir passion, and pour out the essence of what it t…

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76 - Do We Live in a Simulation? 37:59

9M ago37:59

37:59

Is the world around us real, or are we living in someone's computer program? Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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75 - Physics in Extreme Locations (Ft. Daniel Baxter & Alexandra Rahlin) 42:01

9M ago42:01

42:01

We hear two physicists describe their lives collecting data in remote locations, from deep underground in an active mine and from the South Pole. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisunive…

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8 - Is Space Flat or Curved? 24:23

10M ago24:23

24:23

Learn how the geometry of space defies our intuition, and why it gave Einstein so much anxiety. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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74 - The Copernican Revolution (Ft. Aviva Rothman) 58:30

10M ago58:30

58:30

Today we visit a turning point in the history of science: the discovery that the Earth is not at the center of the cosmos. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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73 - Life Beyond Earth (Ft. Avi Loeb and Garrett Graff at the Chicago Humanities Festival) 1:08:41

11M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Dan moderates a lively discussion on extraterrestrial life at the Chicago Humanities Festival. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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72 - The Physics Of Music (Ft. Tim Cohen) 43:31

11M ago43:31

43:31

Where does the musical octave come from? What makes a C note a C? Why do different instruments sound different? Special guest Tim Cohen comes on to answer these questions and more. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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71 - How the Universe Got Its Structure 20:20

12M ago20:20

20:20

We tell the story of how the Universe developed large scale structure, starting from the Big Bang to today. It could have all turned out very differently, if not for some key players. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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70 - WTU Live: Will Intelligent Life Persist in the Universe? (ft. Daniel Holz and Diana Powell) 57:55

12M ago57:55

57:55

Why This Universe hosts it's first ever live episode taping featuring guests Daniel Holz and Diana Powell. We discuss the possibility of intelligent life out in the Universe, the existential risks faced by humans on Earth, and the chance the intelligent life can persist in the Universe. This conversation took place during the University of Chicago …

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Special Announcement + ChatGPT On Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity 9:56

1y ago9:56

9:56

CORRECTION: We misspeak about the time of the event in the episode, we are really on at 3-4 pm CST! Apologies! Why This Universe is going live on October 3rd in Chicago, IL! RSVP for *free* here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpn-podcast-festival-tickets-717455076447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/whythisuniverse…

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S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation 47:09

1y ago47:09

47:09

Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to an exceptional coffee entrepreneur, Melissa Stinson. The brilliance behind the successful 'Everybody's Busy' coffee studio in Chicago, Melissa embodies the spirit of innovation and fervor in the coffee industry. But what truly sets her apart is her unique concept: a reservation-style business model,…

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S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time 47:07

1y ago47:07

47:07

In this illuminating episode, we have the honor of hosting Jeremy Zhang, a titan in the realm of specialty coffee in China. As the founder of M2M, one of China's largest specialty coffee roasteries, Jeremy's influence stretches far beyond the bustling streets of Nanjing, where his journey began. His pioneering spirit has carved out a space in coffe…

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St. John Paul II on the Splendor of Truth 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

The survey of key papal teachings in the modern era continues with an overview of “The Splendor of Truth” (Veritatis Splendor) by St. John Paul II. Dr. Cynthia Nicolosi provides insight into this document on the moral life, which takes up the themes of man’s ability to discern good from evil, the nature of evil, the role of human freedom and consci…

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69 - An Update on Modified Gravity (MOND) 47:20

1y ago47:20

47:20

While physicists overwhelmingly agree about the existence of dark matter, a select group of people aren't convinced. Instead, they believe we must be wrong about gravity, and claim we need a theory of modified gravity (MOND) instead. Recent press releases have claimed "smoking gun" evidence for this underdog theory, should we take them seriously? D…

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Finding Your Family Mission: St. John Paul II on the Domestic Church 1:07:51

1y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

In this session, we consider the extraordinary role that the Christian family plays in the sanctification of the world. Written in 1981, The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World was the second Apostolic Exhortation written by this great pope, and it continues to have much to say about the nature and vocation of those united in family li…

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S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director 30:11

1y ago30:11

30:11

Get ready to meet Fish Yu, the co-founder and design director of TIMEMORE, the go-to coffee brand that has been stirring the coffee industry. Today, he takes us behind-the-scenes into the birth of TIMEMORE, a brand born from the shared passion for coffee and design between two friends who dared to dream beyond the mobile phone industry. As Fish unf…

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68 - The Age of the Universe 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

Today we are debunking the recent paper that claims our universe is much older than previously thought. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse For fun dinosaur facts and research, check out I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast, on Apple or wherever you get your…

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The Means of Universal Salvation: Vatican II on the Church 1:03:35

1y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

In this episode, Barbara considers one of the two dogmatic documents issued by Vatican II. A statement of profound mercy, Lumen Gentium (“The Light to the Nations”) considers the question of universal holiness and salvation. Questions addressed in this key text include: “What is necessary for salvation?” “Who can be saved?” and “What does holiness …

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Vostitsa: The town of Aigio 40:02

1y ago40:02

40:02

The Venetian records from 1700 record 5 churches in Aigio, but only 3 of them are still extant today. A look at what happened and changes to the town through time using census and other records, traveler accounts, and maps. A companion page to this episode can be found on the Helonaki website. Support the show…

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6 - Your Tour Through Quantum Weirdness (Rebroadcast) 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary with a throwback to one of our earliest episodes! Entanglement, wave-particle duality, and uncertainty - here's a breakdown of the weirdest and wildest things about quantum mechanics. To support our show and access exclusive ask-us-anything segments and more, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/wh…

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67 - When Science Meets Spirituality (Ft. Alan Lightman) 42:48

1y ago42:48

42:48

Special guest Alan Lightman takes us through a fascinating discussion of consciousness, and tells us how he reconciles spirituality with his materialist views. Todays episode is sponsored by the International Space Station. Join the ISS National Laboratory this August in Seattle at the 12th annual ISS Research and Development Conference. Visit ISSc…

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Pope St. Pius X on Modernism 1:02:40

1y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

We continue our survey of key papal teachings of the 20th century by considering Pope St. Pius 10th brilliant encyclical On the Doctrine of the Modernists. Our guest presenter for the evening is Dr. Cynthia Nicolosi. Dr. Nicolosi has a Masters in philosophy from Boston College and her doctorate in Philosophy from Santa Croce University in Rome. Her…

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S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Our guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recent drama brewing in the coffee industry. A rising storm in a coffee cup, the controversial Paragon chilling tool, is the hot topic; with big players attempting to freeze out smaller competitors like Sq…

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66 - When Space Was Filled With Music 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

25:33

Shortly after the Big Bang, space was densely packed with enough stuff for sound to travel through it. What was producing sound in this era, and how can we hear it today? Todays episode is sponsored by the International Space Station. Join the ISS National Laboratory this August in Seattle at the 12th annual ISS Research and Development Conference.…

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The Apostolate of the Laity 1:08:33

1+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

We continue our survey of key magisterial teachings for the modern era by breaking open The Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (“Apostolicam Actuositatem“) of Vatican II. Born in the heart and writing of Pope Pius XI, the Council Fathers issued a formal call to holiness for all lay men and women, and proposed a new authority for the laity in all…

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S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

49:55

Ever pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, who stumbled upon the tranquility imbued in the act of drip coffee preparation. This newfound ritual has since infused joy into her daily life. Join Nadia as she talks about her coffee journey. It moved…

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Of Human Life and the Theology of the Body: An Island of Sanity in the Post-Sexual Revolution Chaos 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

We begin the summer with the brief but seminal encyclical by Pope St. Paul VI, Of Human Life (Humanae Vitae). Promulgated in July 1968, the work has proven to be prophetic in so many realms as to modernity’s assault on the family and the true nature of sexuality. We will discuss why the work shook the Church and the world and explore the amazing “w…

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Paradiso III: The Garden of the Mystical Rose 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

46:09

In this episode, we complete The Paradiso, and then have time for a bit of a debrief and discussion about our individual take-aways from the whole journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven. This program of mystagogy is hosted by the Adult Faith Programs at Saint Stephen Martyr Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. The music in the introduction and clos…

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Dante’s Paradiso: Beyond Time and Space 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Mystagogy finally makes it to heaven! And it’s literally out of this world. Our consideration of the last of the three parts of Dante’s epic poem covers Cantos I-VIII. This program of mystagogy is hosted by the Adult Faith Programs at Saint Stephen Martyr Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. The music in the introduction and close of this podcast is pro…

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Healing Carnality and Reclaiming the Earthly Paradise 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

48:07

Our consideration of Dante’s Purgatorio concludes with his remedies for the sins of the flesh, and then moves onto the ascent into the earthly paradise which kicks off the greatest parade in the history of, well, history. This program of mystagogy is hosted by the Adult Faith Programs at Saint Stephen Martyr Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. The musi…

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S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

“Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…” From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to placing second in 2019’s Australian Northern regional World Aeropress Championship, Darren Meachem’s journey through coffee goes deep. If you're a coffee aficionado or simply curious about the fascinating world…

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The Sin of Pride and Remedies 45:58

1+ y ago45:58

45:58

A reflection on our Lenten day of recollection covered Dante's Purgatorio, Cantos X-XII, examining the sin of pride and proposing remedies to do battle with this devastating sin. This program of mystagogy is hosted by the Adult Faith Programs at Saint Stephen Martyr Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. The music in the introduction and close of this pod…

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Locations in the Vostitsa Landscape 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

In this episode, we explore differences in the landscape, specifically around locations in the three datasets (1463, 1700, and 1907) by comparing them with each other and with a dataset of 50 random points. The analyses show trends in the landscape of locations through time. The maps and plots are available on the Helonaki website. Support the show…

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