Best PERT Podcasts (2024)

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Coming Next Friday - The Mercurial Genius of Candace Pert 1:02

3h ago1:02

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Candace Pert discovered the opioid receptor, created a drug to stop AIDS in the brain, and identified stress as a cause of disease. She also inadvertently unleashed the overdose epidemic, got herself kicked out of the NIH, and was denied credit for much of her work. Pert was a trailblazing yet mercurial neuroscientist, a woman who made her male bos…

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' and the Rise of Darth Bortles 1:06:12

3h ago1:06:12

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Hard NOC Life is back... for now. This episode, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte as a whole and what it was like to see two Asian actors duel with lightsabers, Then they react to a bunch of new Marvel trailers, including Captain America 4 and Deadpool & Wolverine before speculating about DC's Comic-Con plans for Supe…

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Cool Beans and Vocational Rehabilitation 30:00

3h ago30:00

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Devion James, C and E Farm’s top mechanic trained for his job through vocational rehabilitation The post Cool Beans and Vocational Rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.By Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Studio » Podcast

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Whispers & Tingles – ASMR with Craig Richard 28:38

1d ago28:38

28:38

ASMR, or the autonomous sensory meridian response, is a state of deep calm accompanied by a sense of “brain tingles.” Not everyone experiences it, but if you do, you know what triggers it: a whisper or other soft sounds, a gentle touch or movement, even watching a Bob Ross video. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the science behind ASMR, and why …

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New Horizons of Risk Stratification 10:40

15d ago10:40

10:40

Listen to hear our expert panel discuss risk stratification beyond the current guidelines. Topics include normotensive shock, a perspective from radiology, the NEWS Score, and VTI. Faculty discuss interesting cases and address challenging questions regarding how to risk stratify.

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AI: Reverse Engineering the Brain 28:48

15d ago28:48

28:48

We will never create true artificial intelligence (if we really want that) until we know more about how the human brain works. Tech entrepreneur and author Max Bennett explains how AI learns, where it falls short, and how it stacks up against our own intelligence. As it turns out, what's easy for humans is hard for AI, but AI is better at doing som…

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Le métier de diét en libéral, avec Charlotte Pelé 1:20:35

22d ago1:20:35

1:20:35

0:00:28 : présentation Charlotte 0:01:20 : premières démarches pour l’installation en activité libérale 0:04:00 : numéro RPPS 0:05:05 : le statut de micro-entrepreneur 0:06:15 : la comptabilité et les impôts 0:9:40 : les autres charges 0:13:05 : visio ou présentiel ? 0:15:40 : se faire connaître 0:17:50 : les cartes de visite 0:22:50 : Google my Bu…

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Predicting 'AfroFutures' with Troy-Jeffrey Allen 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

With Dominic out this week, Keith welcomes Troy-Jeffrey Allen as a special co-host on Hard NOC Life. They discuss Troy's latest project, AfroFutures, a 17+ magazine collecting comics and articles that fall under the wide umbrella of Black speculative fiction -- from sci-fi and fantasy to action, drama, and beyond. Back AfroFutures on Kickstarter: h…

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Decoding Brainwaves Into Language 26:41

30d ago26:41

26:41

Language originates as brain signals -- mysterious lines of squiggles -- that somehow turn into speech. Meet the neuroscientist who is turning those squiggles into conversations, using artificial intelligence to translate brain activity into words and sentences. Dr. Edward Chang of UCSF talks with Dr. Stieg about the painstaking "magic" of decoding…

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Molly Tuttle - Road To Blue Ox 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

This is the last episode of the season just days before the 10th anniversary of The Blue Ox Festival! Welcoming her back to Blue Ox for her 3rd-ish time, Nate & Justin were thrilled to have a conversation with Molly Tuttle about the development of her music and the formation of Golden Highway. It was a great chat preceded by some event updates. Tha…

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Maybe it's Time for the Jedi to End After All 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

After an extended break, Dominic and Keith are back for a new episode of Hard NOC Life. This week, they're diving into the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, and why Keith thinks the Jedi kind of suck. They also unpack the Venom: The Last Dance trailer and whether superhero fatigue is real. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/do…

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Outsmarting Anxiety 31:14

1M ago31:14

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We are programmed by evolution to be anxious - fear was a lifesaver for early humans! So are why are some 21st-century humans crippled by it? Catherine Pittman, PhD, chair of psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, is an expert on how different parts of the brain create and manage anxiety, and how to overcome it. Learn just how fast your …

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Ant-Man and the NBA Playoff Mania 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

After Dominic shares his experience at the Pearl Jam concert, Keith looks back at the weekend's NBA Playoff matchups and the superhero battle between Ant-Man and the Joker. Then, they look at the dismal state of the summer box office season. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use t…

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Art Stevenson - Road To Blue Ox 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

Anyone familiar with Wisconsin bluegrass knows of our guest, Art Stevenson. He has been keeping traditional bluegrass going in the region for 30 years with his band, High Water. Nate and Justin had a great chat with him about his musical development, his show on WORT community radio, and his own involvement with festival organizing. We are excited …

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Exploring The Magic Mushroom 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

It's effective against depression, can help you stop smoking, even ease end-of-life distress. It's non-addictive, naturally occurring, and has been used for thousands of years -- but you can't have it. It's psilocybin, the compound that creates the "magic" in dozens of species of mushrooms. Johns Hopkins researcher Albert Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D. knows …

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Oh, The MCU is Still Alive 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Before Dominic heads out to a Pearl Jam concert, he and Keith speculate about the latest casting news surrounding The Fantastic Four. They also wonder about the future of Shang-Chi and are psyched for an Asian American Harley Quinn in Amazon's Batman: Caped Crusader. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is als…

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The Razor-Sharp Edge of Vocational Rehabilitation 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Adrian Clark discusses her career success in advanced manufacturing and Dante Allen shares his vision for vocational rehabilitation. The post The Razor-Sharp Edge of Vocational Rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.By Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Studio » Podcast

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Revenge of the Sixth 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

It's still Star Wars Day on Hard NOC Life! Dominic and Keith celebrate the combination of AAPI Heritage Month and new Star Wars content via the latest Acolyte trailer. Keith also explains why "Revenge of the Fifth" makes zero sense when "Sixth" is the better pun. They also share their initial reactions to the first look at David Corenswet as Superm…

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A Memory Workout 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

Can't remember the fourth item on your grocery list? Nelson Dellis, a professional "memory athlete," can remember 100 things or more (though he still may forget the butter). Hear how Dellis learned to memorize lists so long that he became a five-time USA Memory Champion, and how you can use some of his strategies to improve your own memory. Dellis …

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X-ennial X-perts X-amine the X-Men 52:51

3M ago52:51

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On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith are a couple of old farts yelling at the clouds of excitement most fans are feeling for X-Men '97 and Deadpool & Wolverine. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.…

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Across the Snyderverse 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

On this condensed episode of Hard NOC Life, we're sharing the audio from Dominic's interviews with Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon: Part 2 -- The Scargiver. But first, Keith has some thoughts about Pearl Jam's new album, Atarashii Gakko's Coachella breakout, and why Michael Jordan's Playground is his favorite Snyderverse destination. Help Do…

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Do You Hear What I See? 22:12

3M ago22:12

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Synesthesia is the mysterious mingling of the senses that creates the experience of "seeing" sounds or "hearing" colors. Neurologist Richard E. Cytowic, M.D. has spent his career exploring this remarkable phenomenon, and has some fascinating insight into how these sensations are formed in the brain -- and how we might use it to reunite our fracture…

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At CinemaCon, a Harley is Born 43:41

3M ago43:41

43:41

Dominic returns to Hard NOC Life to tell Keith about his interviews with Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon: Part 2 -- The Scargiver. Before that, though, the two share their thoughts on CinemaCon and the trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it …

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Wrestlemania Recap with Jamie Noguchi 40:35

4M ago40:35

40:35

Dominic is out this week, so Keith decided to talk all things Wrestlemania XL with one-half of the not-wrestling Fuckin Do It podcast, Jamie Noguchi! They mainly break down how The Rock's return to WWE and Cody Rhodes finishing his story against Roman Reigns brought pro wrestling back to prominence. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-…

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Lindsay Lou - Road To Blue Ox 1:09:24

4M ago1:09:24

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Lindsay Lou joins us from her home in Nashville, TN for an in-depth conversation about her new album, Queen of Time. She will be performing at Blue ox on Thursday 6/27. We listen to a song from the band contest winner, Emmy Woods and the Red Pine Ramblers. Nate and Justin also discuss a couple new festival features. Thanks for listening. Featured M…

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La sécurité des aliments et les additifs : inquiétudes ? Avec Clem_le_diet 1:19:47

3M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

0:00:30 : présentation Clément0:02:00 : qu’est ce que la sécurité alimentaire ?0:05:30 : définition additif0:06:30 : la réglementation autour des additifs alimentaires0:09:30 : l’effet cocktail0:10:40 : étude chez les animaux0:13:20 : réévaluation0:15:20 : pourquoi les additifs font peur ?0:19:00 : chimique / naturel0:22:30 : se fier à la longueur …

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What Are Your Hands Saying? 26:46

3M ago26:46

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Most of us talk with our hands, some more than others, but what are we really saying? Susan Goldin-Meadow, PhD, professor of psychology and comparative human development at the University of Chicago, is an expert on gestures – what they mean, why they don't always agree with what words we are using, and even how they develop in blind children who h…

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You're a Wonder, WonderCon 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

After spending the weekend at WonderCon, Dominic is back on Hard NOC Life. He tells Keith his time at the convention representing 12 Valentines, and meeting Gail Simone. Then, they talk about how Ghostbusters discourse in 2016 foreshadowed the current pop culture climate. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah the current po…

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Building a 'House of Ninjas' with Creator Dave Boyle 41:54

4M ago41:54

41:54

On a special Hard NOC Life, Keith chats with the creator, writer, and director of Netflix's House of Ninjas. They talk about the journey from indie film to the top of the streaming giant and how he has been a champion of centering Asian and Asian American narratives in his work. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NO…

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“The Change Is Gonna Come” - Menopause and the Brain 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

Menopause can wreak havoc on mood and body temperature as it signals the end of fertility, but some of the biggest changes it causes are in the brain. Emily Jacobs, assistant professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at UC Santa Barbara, explains how the precipitous decline in estrogen during the "change of life" disrupts the …

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Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Road to Employment 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

The post Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Road to Employment appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.By Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Studio » Podcast

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Fields of Steel 55:41

4M ago55:41

55:41

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith has to process his feelings about Justin Fields being traded to Pittsburgh before he and Dominic discuss the re-release of each Spider-Man film and what's next for DC Studios. Then, Keith explains how Atarashii Gakko got him excited for a new Ghostbusters movie, and Dom gives a 12 Valentines update on a Suic…

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From Musical Theater to the Oscars with Erin Quill 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Hard NOC Life looks back at the highs and lows from last night's Oscars ceremony with Avenue Q original cast member, Erin Quill! She joins Keith and Dominic to discuss their favorite moments from the telecast and what role this year's big movie musicals like Wicked and Joker (allegedly) might play in next year's show. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Vale…

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La vegétalisation de l'alimentation, avec Dr. Sébastien Demange 2:05:31

4M ago2:05:31

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0:00:25 : présentation Sébastien 0:01:05 : les alimentations végétales 0:04:00 : végétaliser son assiette concrètement 0:06:40 : les recommandations officielles 13:30 : végétaliser l’alimentation dans restauration collective 0:16:30 : chiffres végétariens / végétaliens 0:19:55 : 2 fois moins de viande auparavant 0:21:30 : les protéines 0:28:00 : le…

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The Incredible Shrinking Attention Span 26:57

5M ago26:57

26:57

Is the deluge of digital media killing our ability to focus? Psychologist Gloria Mark, a professor in the Department of Informatics at University of California, Irvine, explains how we are shaped by what we pay attention to – and why today’s short snippets of everything are reinforcing short attention spans. Learn how playing a few minutes of Solit…

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'Superman' Begins 58:46

5M ago58:46

58:46

This week on Hard NOC Life, Keith is excited about the start of production on James Gunn film formerly known as Superman: Legacy. And Dominic shares his takeaways from the weekend's box office champ, Dune: Part Two and what Gail Simone thinks about his Secret Six-inspired song. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC…

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