Best Josh Denning Podcasts (2024)

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Josh Dubnau: Endogenous Retroviruses and Retrotransposons in Brain Aging and Degenerative Disorders 1:04:33

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More than 40 percent of the human genome consists of retrotransposons which are DNA sequences related to retroviruses that can jump within the genome and have the ability to replicate although most are dormant. In this episode Professor Josh Dubnau at the University of Stony Brook talks about endogenous retroviruses and retrotransposons and recent …

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Interview with Patriek Karayil - White House Presidential Innovation Fellow 24:27

6h ago24:27

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Patriek Karayil is a C-suite advisor, White House Presidential Innovation Fellow & Board Member of the American Education Board. Marianna chats to Patriek about the serendipitous nature of his career, digital transformation for the US government, & what it was really like working at The White House. Marianna and Patriek debate the merits of an Euro…

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EP 009: The Lions in Daniel’s Den: When Faith Roars Louder Than Lions! 🦁 40:13

8d ago40:13

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Episode 9: The Lions in Daniel’s Den – When Faith Roars Louder Than Lions! 🦁 Get ready to step into one of the most powerful stories of bravery, faith, and miraculous rescue in the Bible! In this episode, we’re taking you straight to the lion’s den with Daniel, who stood firm in his faith despite facing the ultimate test. Will the roaring lions hav…

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Bioenergetics and Brain Health 1: Evolutionary Perspective and Overview of Brain Energy Metabolism 51:49

18h ago51:49

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This is the fist in a short series of presentations on the interrelationships between energy metabolism, brain function and resilience, and disease processes. Overindulgent sedentary lifestyles are increasingly common with adverse consequences for trajectories of brain health in current and future generations. In this series I review findings from …

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Ziv Williams: Encoding Social Cognition and Language in Individual Neurons and Neuronal Ensembles 1:09:18

8d ago1:09:18

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Every day we communicate with and influence others via language, decision-making, and actions. The complexities of human social interactions and language begs the question of how the brain processes the relevant incoming information and then generates responses so rapidly and effortlessly. Neurosurgeon Ziv Williams and his team at Harvard Medical S…

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EP008: The Azusa Street Revival: Outpouring of the Holy Spirit 45:56

15d ago45:56

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Team Jesus Force – Episode 7: The Azusa Street Revival In this powerful episode, we take a deep dive into the Azusa Street Revival—one of the most remarkable spiritual movements in Christian history. Led by William J. Seymour, this revival in Los Angeles from 1906 to 1915 brought people of all races together to experience the miraculous power of Go…

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Antoinette M van den Brink and Rolf Fronczek: Causes and Therapy for Migraine and Cluster Headaches 1:11:36

15d ago1:11:36

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One in seven people experience migraine headaches while others suffer with even more debilitating cluster headaches. The causes of these headaches are not fully understood and current treatments provide only partial relief. In this episode pharmacologist Antoinette van den Brink and neurologist Rolf Fronczek describe the clinical features of these …

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Episode 39: Touched by Darkness with Ben 1:13:56

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠ The Architect of Megagames, Ben of BKGameDesign, has arrived. We touched on Touched By Darkness (...) during the GenCon episodes, but now we get a full deep dive into the game, where it came from, and what makes it a perfect 'control's first megagame'. Episo…

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Episode 38: The (Second) Gencon Episode with Forrest, Trenton, Scott and Tony 1:15:34

27d ago1:15:34

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Keep in touch: ⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠ Tony, the Duke of Highland, takes us to Gencon 2024... again! Part 2 of 2. Make sure you check out episode 37 of the Great Game to hear the first 5 interviews. 01:20 - Forrest, Gods of the Ancient World 18:50 - Trenton, Grimvale Ventures 30:05 - Scott, Goblin City 55:15 - Tony, It Belongs in a Museum Want to …

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Andrea Luppi: Consciousness and Brain Function Through the Lens of Time, Space, and Information 1:04:43

22d ago1:04:43

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Consciousness is one’s awareness of electrochemically conveyed information coming into the brain from the environment via sensory pathways or generated within the brain’s neuronal networks (i.e., thoughts). In popular culture ‘consciousness’ is often portrayed as a mysterious concept or process. However, research that examines the effects of anesth…

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Episode 37: The Gencon Episode with Ben, Pinto, Tony, Riley and Josh 1:18:09

24d ago1:18:09

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Keep in touch: linktr.ee/greatgamepod Tony, the Duke of Highland, takes us to Gencon 2024. Part 1 of 2, in which we hear from a bunch of interesting people about their megagames! 01:47 - Ben, Touched by Darkness 11:28 - Pinto, Pantheon 22:00 - Tony, It Came From the Skies 39:20 - Riley, Jungle (Philly Megagames) 57:46 - Josh, Crucible of Nations Yo…

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EP 007: Story Time Sabbath: Fun and Imagination Unleashed! 24:55

1M ago24:55

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Episode 7: Story Time Sabbath: Fun and Imagination Unleashed! In this special edition of Team Jesus Force, we're hitting pause on our usual format to bring you Story Time Sabbath, where creativity knows no bounds! Get ready for three wildly entertaining, off-the-cuff stories that are sure to leave the whole family laughing and eager for more. Story…

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Richard Lu: OPCs and Oligodendrocytes – Roles in Brain Development, Function, and Cancer 1:01:59

29d ago1:01:59

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In this episode Richard Lu – a professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati Chldren’s Hospital talks about a type of stem cell in the brain called oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPC). OPC normally differentiate into the oligodendrocytes that wrap around the axons of neurons providing insulation that greatly speeds up the propagation o…

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Episode 36: The Megagame Coalition with Riley and Trenton 1:12:11

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Do you know what the opposite of a piggyback is? Neither do we. We spoke to Riley and Trenton from the Megagame Coalition about... the Megagame Coalition! Established as an umbrella organisation that connects and supports megagame groups all across North America, we spoke about how the Coalition game to be and how GenCon has been such a driving for…

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Visar Berisha and Julie Liss: Automated Speech Analysis to Evaluate Brain Function and Disease 53:56

1M ago53:56

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Arizona State University Professors Visar Berisha and Julie Liss have combined their expertise in engineering and speech communication to develop and apply novel automated speech analysis technology to the field of neurological disorders. Because of the complexity of human speech and the brain circuits involved speech analysis can provide a window …

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Erika Augustine: Challenges of Rare Childhood Neurological Disorders Exemplified by Batten Diseases 57:19

1M ago57:19

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There are approximately 7000 rare diseases each affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans. Most rare disorders are caused by gene mutations, manifest in childhood, include neurological problems, and progress rapidly resulting in death in the first several decades of life. Examples include fragile X and Rett syndromes, some childhood epilepsies, Batten…

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EP 006: Soaring Faith: The Eagle's Renewal 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Episode 6: Soaring Faith: The Eagle's Renewal Welcome to Episode 6 of Team Jesus Force! Today, we dive into a powerful and inspiring message inspired by Isaiah 40:31. We’ll explore how waiting on God’s perfect timing renews our strength, and how we can rise up like eagles when we place our trust in Him. Get ready for exciting segments, including a …

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Episode 35: Megagames Argentina with Pedro and Yaguaretè 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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We venture south again, chatting with the Megagames Argentina gang about what their experience in the megagame world has been and how they're bringing megagame design to the homeland, its culture and its history. EPISODE LINKS: - Learn more about Megagames Argentina - Open Veins of Latin America, an important book and inspiration for Aceleración Co…

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Understanding and Counteracting Brain Aging 59:42

2M ago59:42

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In this episode I provide an overview of what happens in brain cells during aging and how those changes result in impaired brain function and predispose to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. I then describe three lifestyle anti-aging interventions that are known to slow brain aging and counteract disease process: physical exercise; intermittent …

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EP005: How Was Jesus Resurrected: Part 2 of 2 18:11

2M ago18:11

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Welcome to the exciting conclusion of our two-part series on the resurrection of Jesus in Episode 5 of Team Jesus Force! In this episode, we delve into the final two compelling reasons that affirm the resurrection, focusing on the powerful testimonies of those who witnessed the risen Christ. Join us as we explore: 1. Eyewitnesses to the Resurrectio…

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Episode 34: Megagame Re-Runs with Paddy 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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Diving into some listener requested subjects, we regrouped with Paddy (of Running Hot fame - see episode 13 back in 2020) to talk about the art of running the same megagame over and over and over... EPISODE LINKS:- Paddy is from ⁠Pennine Megagames⁠- You can read more about Running Hot ⁠here⁠ - The Great Game logo by ⁠⁠Jack McNamee⁠⁠ using Logo desi…

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Shiqian Shen: Gut – Immune – Brain Communications in Chronic Pain Reveal New Avenues for Treatments 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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Chronic pain is a highly prevalent problem in need to improved treatments. In this episode I talk with Dr. Shiqian Shen of Harvard Medical School about his research on interactions between the immune and nervous systems in chronic pain. He has found an interesting connection between the gut microbiota, immune cells, and neurons in chronic pain. The…

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Daniel Pine: Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents 59:45

3M ago59:45

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Anxiety disorders are all too common in children and adolescents and their incidence has increased considerably during the past decade. Social interactions (positive or negative) in the home, schools, and the digital world have a major influence on a child’s risk for anxiety and major depression. In this episode I talk with Dr. Danny Pine at the Na…

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Episode 33: Uruguay Megagames with Javier 1:04:45

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The Great Game enters a new continent as we meet with Javier, Uruguay Megagames, to hear how things are done down south. From translating entire games to Spanish, to running one megagame a month (...!), we learned just much enthusiasm and momentum the team in Uruguay have! Episode links: Learn more about Uruguay Megagames online, on Facebook and ov…

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EP005: How Was Jesus Resurrected: Part 1 of 2 33:21

3M ago33:21

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Team Jesus Force! In this first part of our two-part series on the resurrection of Jesus, we dive deep into the historical and spiritual significance of this pivotal event in Christian faith. Join us as we explore the first two of four major reasons we know that Jesus was resurrected: 1. The Death and Burial of Jesus: Discov…

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Ronald DePinho: Aging and Cancer Research Elucidates Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Treatments 1:12:11

3M ago1:12:11

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Cells in all organ systems experience the same ‘hallmarks of aging’ which include the accumulation of oxidatively damaged proteins, DNA, membranes and mitochondria, impaired DNA repair and autophagy, senescence, and inflammation. In this episode Professor Ron DePinho of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston talks about his remarkable career duri…

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Olympics ReCap - The Things We Like, The Things We Didn't Part 1 S2E14 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Send us a text The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, Paris, France. The Summer Olympics were a joyous celebration of athletic greatness. The USA reigned supreme on the basketball court and dominated gymnastics as well as the track and field. The women took the gold on the soccer field. There were a number of controversies that affected the outcomes of …

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Dimitrios Kapogiannis: Messages in Neural Nanobubbles: Extracellular Vesicles and Brain Disorders 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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All cells including neurons in the brain release tiny (~ 100 nanometers in diameter) bubble-like vesicles that contain various molecules produced by the cell. These extracellular vesicles (EVs) are thought to have a variety of functions including sending molecular messages between cells and removing molecular garbage from the cells. Some EVs releas…

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Episode 32: Infinite Horizons with Dave 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

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We tackle Infinite Horizons, bushwalks and how Disney Land keeps you entertained... with Dave from Sydney Megagamers! Episode links: Brisbane Megagames are back, check the out Check out the free rulebook to Infinite Horizons at the Megagame Assembly or reach Zane on our Discord (below) ⁠Join our communty and get in touch⁠ Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney …

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EP 004: Balaam’s Talking Donkey: When Animals Speak 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Episode 4: Balaam’s Talking Donkey - When Animals Speak Welcome to Episode 4 of Team Jesus Force! This week, we delve into one of the most unique stories from the Bible: Balaam’s Talking Donkey. Join us as we explore how God uses the most unexpected things to communicate with us. Here’s what’s coming up: Story Time: Marmalade’s Great Adventure! Jud…

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Sebastian Ocklenburg – Left – Right Asymmetries, Lateralized Brain Functions, and Individuality 1:25:24

3M ago1:25:24

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While upon casual inspection the left and right sides of the human brain seem symmetrical. But it turns out there are left – right differences in both the structure and functionality of neuronal networks in many brain regions. One well-known example of a brain asymmetry is that regions involved in language comprehension and speech which are located…

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The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and the Epilogue(s) #217 51:08

3M ago51:08

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WE DO IT ALL. (We think.) From unearthing the apparently controversial sweetie that lies in the depths of Area Zero; to a final confusing encounter with Arven's parents; seeing what our friends in Team Star are up to; and the latest dance craze sweeping Kitakami—started by a twisted little monster called Pecharunt. And, Josh finally watches Thir13e…

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Eva Feldman: The Exposome, Brain Health, and Neurological Disorders 55:28

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The ‘exposome’ is a term used to describe all of the environmental exposures encountered by an individual throughout their life and how these exposures affect their health and contribute to (or protect against) aging and disease. The exposures may be physical (e.g., temperature), chemical (e.g., toxic chemicals), biological (e.g., viruses), or soci…

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Inside The NBA on TNT - Dropped By Adam Silver & the NBA S2E13 27:07

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Send us a text Inside The NBA on TNT has been a standard bearer for basketball analysis of high profile games during the season and playoffs, for almost thirty five years. Ernie Johnson Jr. has been the host since 1990, Kenny "The Jet" Smith since 1998, Charles Barkley since 2000 and Shaquille O'Neal since 2011. They are writers and producers on th…

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The Indigo Disk, Pt. II: Coastal Biome, Savannah Biome, Canyon Biome, Polar Biome, and Elite Four (#216) 58:22

4M ago58:22

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The valiant knight Don Joey and fun-loving guy Esteban Humano enter the Blueberry Academy's Terarium and it's THUNDERDOME! These are some of the toughest fights we've taken on in all our years, even if not all Elite Four members were pulling their weight (and certainly not in terms of the Elite Tests). Also, it's our penultimate episode of the seas…

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Interview with Pauline Li - co-founder of Madonna Capital 32:59

4M ago32:59

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Pauline Li is the co-managing partner of Madonna Capital (https://www.madonna-capital.com), with over 15 years of experience across a variety of sectors. From high school to KPMG, from Christian Dior to the UK startup scene, from working in finance AND fashion in Sydney to supporting female founders in the UK, there is little Pauline hasn't done in…

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Hubert Hondermarck – The Neural Addiction of Cancers 58:04

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It turns out that regardless of which organ they affect tumors contain a web of axons coursing throughout them. Recent research has shown that interactions between the neurons and the cancer cells influence the proliferation of the cancer cells within the tumor as well as metastasis (the spread of cancer cells to other organs). In this episode I ta…

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Russell Westbrook - Fresh Start or End of the Road S2E12 18:50

4M ago18:50

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Send us a text Russell Westbrook is traded to the Utah Jazz for guard, Kris Dunn. He is then released and is headed to the Denver Nuggets to replace the departed shooting guard, Kentavious Caldwell Pope, KCP. The Clippers meanwhile have lost Paul George in free agency and now Russ is gone. How well will their fan base sleep this off season with que…

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Chasing Waterfalls and The Indigo Disk, Pt. I: Welcome to Blueberry Academy (#215) 46:01

4M ago46:01

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We're back from our travels and travails, chasing waterfalls and mostly finding big, bad battles at the top of all of them. Don Joey's knights-errant couldn't resist the call to put down the Kitakami Ogre Clan, seek the riches of the Glitterati, and the glory of the Academy Ace Tournament. Meanwhile, Esteban Humano and his totally human friends spe…

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EP 003: The Great Awakening: The Revival That Shaped Nations 34:39

4M ago34:39

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Team Jesus Force podcast! Join us as we delve into the riveting history and profound impact of the Great Awakening—a spiritual revival that transformed nations and left a lasting legacy. Curious Question of the Day: Get creative with our fun question—"If you could make a specialty coffee drink or smoothie…

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Frantisek Baluska – Plant Communication, Behaviors, and … Intelligence 1:16:18

4M ago1:16:18

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Plants sense their environment and respond in ways consistent with advanced decision-making capabilities. The cellular mechanisms that control the behaviors of plants are similar to those of animals and include electrically excitable cells capable of transmitting information via calcium waves and volatile messengers such as nitric oxide throughout …

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Darren Baker – Cell Senescence, Brain Aging, and Senotherapeutics for Neurodegenerative Disorders 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

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Cells have evolved elaborate molecular systems that control cell growth and division in ways that enable optimal function and resilience of all organ systems including the brain. Cells that have the potential to become cancerous are eliminated by a process called apoptosis. Cells may also acquire a senescent state in which they no longer divide and…

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NBA Free Agent Frenzy - Fresh Mint Podcast S2E11 28:55

4M ago28:55

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Send us a text NBA Free Agency opened July 1, 2024. The Sixers got their man, Paul George. His Clipper teammate James Harden resigns with the Clippers. Knick fans were surprised to learn that center Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Thunder, who also traded for Alex Caruso. Hartenstein's former teammate OG Anunoby resigned with the Knicks. Kentavi…

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EP 002: Exploring the Cosmos: God's Majesty Among the Stars 39:38

4M ago39:38

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Episode 2: Exploring The Cosmos Welcome to Episode 2 of Team Jesus Force! This week, we dive into the awe-inspiring wonders of space and explore how the vastness of the cosmos reflects God's incredible creativity and grandeur. Join us for an exciting journey through the stars, featuring: A fun Trivia Quiz: Boys vs. Girls! The Curious Question of th…

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Bronny James Drafted by the Lakers w/55th Pick - Fresh Mint Pod S2E10 22:01

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Send us a text The Lakers take Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 draft. Social Media has gone wild with people taking sides on whether the Lakers as an organization did the right thing for the team or was LeBron James wishes the most important thing? Whatever the case, the pick is controversial. Bronny averaged 4.8 points a game in a shor…

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NBA Draft 2024 ReCap: Baby Faces in New Places - Fresh Mint Pod S2E9 36:06

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Send us a text This is a recap of the 2024 NBA Draft. Two rounds over two days and a lot of emotion is displayed as new millionaires are living their dreams. The first two picks are from France, the third pick, Reed Sheppard is the best shooter in the draft as he is shooting 50-50-80 and a quality player for the Houston Rockets. We review the Top 1…

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Mikal Bridges Joins the Nova Knicks!! - Fresh Mint Pod S2E8 19:43

5M ago19:43

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Send us a text The Nets have traded their best player Mikal Bridges to their crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks. The Knicks already have three players from the 2018 Villanova championship team, and now they bring in the quick slashing wing, Bridges. The Nets were briefly building around Mikal after the Kevin Durant trade that brought K.D. to Pho…

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The Way Home (#214) 52:20

5M ago52:20

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Arven, aka Billy from Stranger Things, assembles a team of people just crazy enough to venture down into the Great Crater of Paldea and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Naturally, Don Joey & Esteban Humano fall into that category. Together, they venture into Arven's heart of darkness, where the whole episode becomes learning that a guy we ha…

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LA Lakers Hire Basketball Analyst JJ Redick As Next Coach 15:28

5M ago15:28

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Send us a text The Los Angeles Lakers have hired ESPN NBA analyst JJ Redick as their new coach. After failing to lure Danny Hurley away from the University of Connecticut. The rumors have been on going since JJ has been spending the last few months doing a podcast with Laker star LeBron James. Questions about the hire include, why would a franchise…

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NBA Finals Game 5 Recap/ Celtics Win the Championship 24:47

5M ago24:47

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Send us a text We see the Celtics come home for Game 5 after a 38 point blowout loss in Game 4. Kristaps Porzingis is cleared to play, but is a question mark as to how effective he will be. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving played their best game of the series as a duo in Game 4. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum played their worst game and are looking to b…

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