Best John Teti Podcasts (2024)

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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office 46:22

2h ago46:22

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Mom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom says she might really be quitting social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal.Note: This is a re-upload of the episode after the wrong audio file was posted! Sorry about that! All is well now!By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office 46:36

2h ago46:36

46:36

Mom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom thinks she's really done with social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: "The Mini Bar" 46:36

13d ago46:36

46:36

Mom reviews an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Mom ate a dry carrot cake. These modern parking meters are just the pits.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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The Holdovers 50:15

21d ago50:15

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Mom reviews the Oscar-nominated movie THE HOLDOVERS. Mom challenges John to an Easter candy quiz. Listeners share their favorite cakes and their favorite dead pianists.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 17: Musings with Peter Singer 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

When the book The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty was first published in 2009, it completely changed (and re-ignited) the conversation around poverty, ethics, and philanthropy. Clearly it affected Musings host Charlie Bresler, who, after reading the book, ultimately approached its author about starting a non-profit based around p…

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Dune: Part Two 49:12

1M ago49:12

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Mom reviews DUNE: PART TWO. The plow man doesn't want to take Mom's money. John has a run-in at the post office for once.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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The Simpsons: "22 Short Films About Springfield" 47:20

1M ago47:20

47:20

Mom reviews the classic SIMPSONS episode "22 SHORT FILMS ABOUT SPRINGFIELD." The "good news" about John's car sounds suspiciously like bad news. Mom traces the origins of the TV show M*A*S*H.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 16: Musings with Caroline Teti 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Most of us in the west have our first pair of shoes long before we can actually walk. Not true for Caroline Teti, who had her first pair of shoes at 12, when it was time to go to high school. From a very early age, Caroline understood the importance of education for finding a way out of the limitations that come from poverty — fewer choices, poorer…

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Bluey 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

Mom reviews the Australian cartoon BLUEY. An ATM's welcome screen gets too personal for Mom's taste. Mom expresses her fondness for googly eyes.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Richard Osman's House of Games 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

Mom reviews the gentle U.K. quizzer RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES. Mom reviews her favorite commercials from THE SUPER BOWL. John learns who RFK Jr.'s wife is.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 15: Musings with Dylan Matthews 46:39

2M ago46:39

46:39

One of its first three employees, journalist Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent and head writer for Future Perfect at Vox. For those unfamiliar, Future Perfect tells stories about people and organizations “finding the best ways to do good.” Dylan came across Peter Singer’s book The Life You Can Save at a formative age, helping cement his inte…

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The Princess Bride 41:30

2M ago41:30

41:30

Mom reviews THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Mom boycotts the local post office. John wilts under the heat of Mom's book club politics. Listeners are invited to submit their opinions on cake.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Only Connect 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

Mom reviews the British quiz show ONLY CONNECT. Mom reviews the sports YouTuber JOMBOY MEDIA. John learns about metamorphosis.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Barbie 35:16

3M ago35:16

35:16

Mom reviews the famous movie BARBIE. Mom's local grocery store catches fire. A ski lift ride is the social event of the season.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Airplane! 44:09

3M ago44:09

44:09

Mom reviews the classic comedy movie AIRPLANE!. Mom critiques a sports announcer on his Instagram. Mom finds paper on Craigslist.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 14: Musings with Will Rayward-Smith 51:35

3M ago51:35

51:35

Will Rayward-Smith has spent his adult life learning about the effects of climate change. Fortunately, unlike many who feel overwhelmed by the climate crisis, Will has dived in to help bring about lasting change. A specialist in decarbonization and transitioning to clean energy with a PhD in Clean Energy from Cambridge, Will understands the urgency…

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar 44:43

3M ago44:43

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Mom reviews THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR. Mom leaves a spoiled roast out on the lawn. Mom won't help pay for a new fence.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 13: Musings on Season 1 6:09

3M ago6:09

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What drives us to do good things? And what dissuades us from doing those good things, even if we generally believe ourselves to be good people? This has been the topic underlying Season One of the Musings podcast, and Charlie has had some truly fascinating conversations on that question. In Season Two, Charlie plans to look at a different perspecti…

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Prancer 34:46

4M ago34:46

34:46

Mom reviews the 1989 Christmas film PRANCER. A 25% discount isn't enough to get Mom off the couch. A fence falls down.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Batman Returns 40:19

4M ago40:19

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Mom reviews BATMAN RETURNS. A lady at BJ's complains about tomatoes. Mom shares her Chex Mix recipe. Birds attack.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

Mom reviews PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Mom violates the spirit of Secret Santa. A listener puts mixed nuts in their Chex Mix.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 12: Musings with Nicholas D'Agosto 43:14

5M ago43:14

43:14

The “mildly talented” (100% his term, not ours) actor, Nick D’Agosto tweeted enthusiastically about The Life You Can Save, and when the team saw the tweet, they jumped on it! They reached out and connected Nick and Charlie, and a friendship was formed. Nick invited Charlie to appear on his (Nick’s) podcast, “God & Other Delicacies,” and now Charlie…

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Seinfeld: "The Strike" (Festivus) 41:45

5M ago41:45

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Mom reviews "The Strike," Seinfeld's Festivus episode. John levels an accusation of jigsaw-puzzle cheating. Mom tries to get her crummy clock fixed.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 11: Musings with Michael Faye 33:04

5M ago33:04

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It seems almost ridiculously simple: when donors give money directly to recipients, poverty goes down. Michael Faye, co-founder of GiveDirectly and Segovia, and CEO of Taptap Send, came to this “cash works” realization in the early 2000s. Michael was working on his PhD in Business Economics at Harvard University, evaluating ways to help bring about…

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The Price is Right 1986 46:53

5M ago46:53

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Mom reviews a classic 1986 episode of THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Mom's sister can't stop scrolling on Facebook. John recalls a potentially explosive McDonald's franchise.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Episode 10: Musings with John Hagensen 45:15

5M ago45:15

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“Money, although it won't make us happy in and of itself, is an incredibly powerful tool in our lives, when we use it in alignment with things that matter to us. Because whether we like it or not, money is needed and necessary to accomplish things that matter.” John Hagensen, Managing Director at wealth management firm Creative Planning, probably h…

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Episode 9: Musings with Marcus Daniell 40:42

6M ago40:42

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The only thing more high-impact than tennis champion Marcus Daniell’s serve is his philanthropy and his mission to encourage other athletes to give. An Olympic bronze medallist with five ATP titles, Marcus realized he had a unique opportunity to help the less-fortunate not only by donating but by using his platform to spread the word. In 2020, he c…

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Episode 8: Musings with Ankur Shah Delight 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

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“Typical tech nerd”? Whatever that is, Ankur Shah Delight probably doesn’t fit the definition. The once-math and computer science student is now an Executive Coach with Momentum Lab, where he helps people discover themselves through finding a purpose that truly aligns with their values. Of Eastern Indian heritage and one of the few students of colo…

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Episode 7: Musings with Ingrid Srinath 40:18

6M ago40:18

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Am I even making a difference? Is helping one cause, one kid, or one family going to make a difference that lasts? In this episode, Charlie welcomes Ingrid Srinath’s musing on this topic. She shares that making a difference is a combination of giving now, advocating for policy change, and building the ecosystem that can support both of those. Ingri…

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Episode 6: Musings with Daniel Petre AO 42:15

6M ago42:15

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Daniel Petre is an insightful no-nonsense conversational partner, so be ready for some frank talk in these musings. A former Microsoft executive, who worked closely with Bill Gates and later founded several highly successful venture capital funds. Daniel has worked and lived among high-powered, monied individuals. He has been struck by how “old ric…

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Episode 5: Musings with Neela Saldanha 47:56

7M ago47:56

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Is it possible for life to be both fulfilling and moral? How do we strike a balance between our obligations to others and living a pleasurable life? In this conversation, Charlie and Neela Saldana, a fellow board member of The Life You Can Save, muse on how cultural differences, religion, identity, education, wealth, family upbringing, even travel …

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Episode 4: Musings with Elaine Wynn 41:37

7M ago41:37

41:37

From bingo to the Bellagio, Elaine Wynn’s life hasn’t followed what one might term a “conventional” path. She and her now-ex-husband Steve Wynn were introduced by their fathers when both were very young. They started their lives together running Steve’s father’s bingo business; a series of opportunities took them to Las Vegas, where they built some…

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Episode 3: Musing with Josh Greene 43:14

7M ago43:14

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In this episode, guest Professor Joshua Greene and host Charlie Bresler hit upon an important question — and have somewhat different answers. Many of us claim to be pretty “moral” human beings with an admirable set of values. But do we always live up to it? Obviously not, or we likely wouldn’t need police or lawyers or jails. The question Josh and …

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Episode 2: Musings with Michael Schur 53:20

8M ago53:20

53:20

Musing with Michael (Mike) Schur is a bit like playing chess with Garry Kasparov. No matter what conversational move you make, he has a counter that will likely stun you. No wonder his book is called How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question… In this episode, host Charlie Bresler is musing with Michael Schur. Creator of the crit…

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Episode 1: Musings with José Gonzáles 39:03

8M ago39:03

39:03

If you enjoy the introductory music that begins our show, you’ll really love this episode — host Charlie Bresler is talking with composer and musician José González, who generously agreed to allow his music to grace Musings on Ourselves and Other Strangers. José has had a fascinating history: his parents fled the dictatorship in their native Argent…

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Introduction to Musings about Ourselves and Other Strangers 1:02

8M ago1:02

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Most of us think we know ourselves pretty well. But do we? We all have a moral code we aspire to live by, but sometimes we fall short, and we may not always understand our motivations to act or not to act. In this podcast, host Charlie Bresler is interviewing some fascinating people in the quest to find out why there can be a pretty big gap between…

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Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers 36:33

10M ago36:33

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Mom reviews FRED ARMISEN: STANDUP FOR DRUMMERS. John and Mom debate Wheel of Fortune host candidates. Mom searches in vain for a candy made from chocolate and potatoes.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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The 2023 NBA Playoffs 38:38

11M ago38:38

38:38

Mom reviews the 2023 NBA playoffs. Mom accidentally tricks her family into celebrating two Mother's Days. John gets a bad haircut.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Calvin and Hobbes 34:49

12M ago34:49

34:49

Mom and John discuss the comic strip CALVIN AND HOBBES. Mom determines that the TSA agents at the airport stole her watch. Mom finds a missing wristwatch under her car seat.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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The French Chef 43:41

1y ago43:41

43:41

Mom reviews Julia Child's classic public TV cooking show THE FRENCH CHEF. Mom has a long-awaited "meet and greet" with her new doctor. Mom makes a post-office faux pas.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Next Level Chef 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

Mom reviews the cooking competition NEXT LEVEL CHEF. Mom wonders if she's annoying her friends. John and Mom debate lakes vs. oceans.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Penn & Teller: Fool Us 36:46

1y ago36:46

36:46

Mom reviews PENN & TELLER: FOOL US. Mom laughs at Dad's neighborly heroism. Mom investigates her spam folder.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Night Court (2023) 44:12

1y ago44:12

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Mom reviews the NIGHT COURT reboot. Mom considers the ethics of a shopping spree. The local post office is engulfed in scandal.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman 37:15

1y ago37:15

37:15

Mom reviews the classic soap opera satire MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN. Mom reports on the latest pasta shortages. John gets a box of gum.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Andor 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

Mom reviews ANDOR. John rides a train. Louis DeJoy loses Mom's package.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Arrested Development: "In God We Trust" 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

44:28

Mom reviews a classic Christmas episode of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. Mom and John play a holiday-themed game of "Would You Rather?". John learns he did not get credit for last year's Christmas gift.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Last-Minute-Panic Holiday Gift Guide 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

43:15

Mom & John share their last-minute gift guide for panicked holiday revelers. Mom pays tribute to a great cat. John opens his presents early.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

49:20

Mom reviews PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES. Mom shares memories of a festive light bulb. The shop with the sad pumpkin pie gets another try.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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Frasier: "Look Before You Leap" 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

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Mom reviews the classic Frasier episode "Look Before You Leap" (a.k.a. the "Buttons & Bows" episode). Mom has a terrible pie and informs the local pie maker of such. Mom's doctor wants a meet-and-greet.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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The Rehearsal 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

Mom reviews THE REHEARSAL. A substitute postmaster breathes new life into the post office. A hawk steals an old chicken from some crows.By John Teti & Bonney Teti

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