A Gestalt Shift is a sudden change in perception, illustrated by the famous duck-rabbit illusion. It shows how our understanding of the world can shift in an instant, leading us to see things differently. My name is Roman Alexander. In May 2017, I was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent emergency surgery just 48 hours later. The following 14 months of treatment, including chemotherapy and two more surgeries, were a success and gave me not only a second chance at life, but also new ...
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Country Confidential features never before seen or heard content from your favorite country music artists. They share stories from their careers, talk about their journey to superstardom, and all the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Plutarch’s Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch’s ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans. Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Our podcast will explore 50 persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch had no shortage of great ...
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Country Artist / Songwriter, Justin McCormick, talks to some of today’s hottest artists and hitmakers on their rise to success. Hear the stories of artists, songwriters, session players, managers and more. Everybody starts small.
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Late-night podcast where I interview PhD students about their research subjects, their decision on studying it and its importance throughout academic life A podcast for entertainment and education, whose aim is to approach students and graduates who want to go through their future careers inside or outside of academia and for those who are on a moment of uncertainty in continuing their studies further https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Facebook: @phdpodlounge, Instagram: @phdlmf, Twitter: @phdloung ...
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The Ad Navseam podcast, where Classical gourmands can finally get their fill. Join hosts Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for a lively discussion of Greco-Roman civilization stretching from the Minoans and Mycenaeans, through the Renaissance, and right down to the present.
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WINDY CITY JOE’S is a Podcast partnered with the top entertainment venues in the midwest, Joe’s on Weed St. and Joe’s Live! in Rosemont. Hosted by regular Joe’s themselves, Michael and Jackson kick back and interview the top names that headline the events at Joe’s discussing life behind the mic, life beyond the stage, and everything in between.
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Dan Hardy & guests explore all things Martial Arts and Combat Sports. Featuring our breakdown show The War Room, our weekly Sunday evening review show The Aftermath & of course the only picks show you need, The Outlawed Picks Podcast with Dan & Veronica Hardy for every UFC numbered event. Every episode is also available on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2VR6aVxWDUY34usexCaHQ
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Engelsberg Ideas podcasts bring together leading writers, thinkers and historians to discuss the biggest issues facing the world today. You’ll find calm conversations and thought-provoking analysis.
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A blogcast of academic articles and reviews on interdisciplinary subjects within classical antiquity.
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The show that's about how we can become a larger us rather than a them-and-us, by working at the places where our states of mind and the state of the world meet
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The AIQ podcast (Antiquity in Question) is an academic podcast on the topic of ancient history. It's goal is to combine an academic approach to topics of the ancient world whilst still being interesting and fun for listeners who know little about history. The AIQ podcast covers topics such as the Romans, classical Greece and important figures in history like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. You will listen to and be immersed into the fascinating world of Empires, Leaders and the comple ...
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Christopher Lochhead | Follow Your Different is pioneer in real dialogue podcasts. “The best business podcast” – Podcast Magazine “The worst business podcast” – Neil Pearlberg
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Hosts Jillianne & Aaron R. Shriver are proud to bring their Music Interview & Positivity podcast to listeners and viewers alike. Aaron started the podcast in 2019, inspired by his long-time love for Eric Church and being a proud member of his fan club, "The Church Choir”. Through the show, he wanted to show appreciation for music and artistry, as well as create a platform for those with a positive attitude to share their stories. Over the course of the podcast, Aaron has become friends with ...
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Real Story is a captivating historical podcast that brings you the most compelling true stories from the past. Each episode takes you on a journey through time, delving into the real lives and experiences of people who lived through some of history's most significant moments.
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Most other medieval German rulers are all but forgotten, so why has interest in the Hohenstaufen never completely disappeared. They were by no means the most successful emperors, that crown has to go the Ottonians, nor was their reign the most fateful, that award goes to the later Salians. Frederick Barbarossa and his grandson Frederick II have been such fascinating personalities that almost any age could project their own perceptions and expectations onto them, from champion of national uni ...
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Rob, Chris & Garth provide you with watch-alongs to the worst and best matches in Pro-Wrestling, spanning WWE, WCW, TNA, ROH, NJPW and so many more! Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/PodManiaPodcasts Buy us a Coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/podmaniapodcastingnetwork Check out the Website: https://www.podmania.co.uk Buy our Merch: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/podmania-podcasting-network
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Episode 20: The life of Camillus - Part 2
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We'd love to hear from you In this episode, we complete our dive into the life and legacy of Marcus Furius Camillus, one of Rome's most celebrated military leaders and statesmen, often hailed as the "Second Founder of Rome." Camillus played a crucial role in shaping the early Roman Republic, guiding it through some of its most challenging periods. …
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This episode deals with, guess what, the fall of Henry the Lion from his position as duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The interesting bit is not so much whether it happened, that is pretty obvious, but why it happened. When I learned about it in school, it was seen as the greatest moment of Barbarossa’s career, taking down the eternal rival of the Hohen…
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Becoming Nobody: A Conversation with Homeric Bluesman Joe Goodkin (Ad Navseam, Episode 158)
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This week the guys interview (via Zoom from Chicago) wandering troubadour Joe Goodkin, a singer/songwriter/guitarist who has traveled the world performing his intimate interpretations of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad. This lively conversation includes Joe's background as a Classics major at the University of Wisconsin, his dues-paying in rock bands in …
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EI Weekly Listen — Sergey Radchenko on the past, present and future of Sino-Russian relations
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The tumultuous relationship between Red China and the Soviet Union hints at an uncertain future for the Sino-Russian partnership. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Sino-Soviet propaganda poster. Credit: Album / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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Learn all the secrets and untold stories from behind the ACM nominated band Flatland Cavalry from frontman Cleto Cordero! Listen is as we chat about how the band was formed, their incredible 2024 so far, and even a hint at what is to come! Hosted by Bobbi Dixon (Backstage Bobbi). Follow us on socials @allcountrynews. Submit to us at allcountrynews.…
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EI Portraits — Agnès Poirier on Anna de Noailles, bright star of the Belle Époque
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Socialite and literary pioneer - Anna de Noailles was a bright star in the firmament of the Parisian Belle Époque. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: De László's portrait of Anna de Noailles. Credit: Svintage Archive / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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372 From Homeless to Millionaire: Grace Vandecruze and The Power of Believing Beyond Your Limits
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On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, our guest Grace Vandecruze treats us to an extraordinary story of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment. Grace shares her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by poverty and homelessness to becoming a successful entrepreneur and financial advisor. You’re listening …
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Ep. 18 (61) - The Peace of Venice - Reconciliation between Barbarossa and Pope Alexander III
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This week we will talk about the great peace conference in Venice where Barbarossa is finally reconciled with the papacy, the Lombards and the Sicilians. It is also the time he has to bend the knee before his implacable foe, Pope Alexander III in a grand ceremony before all of Europe. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by…
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EI Weekly Listen — Munira Mirza on how the British elite lost its way
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Stagnation at home and turmoil abroad demand a radical rethink of how – and why – Britain forges its future leaders. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: The Treasury building in Whitehall, London. Credit: mauritius images GmbH / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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EI Talks... what the Romans found funny with Orlando Gibbs
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EI's Alastair Benn sits down with Orlando Gibbs to discuss what the Romans found funny, what we might find not so funny about ancient humour, and whether there is something universal about the comedic genre. READING LIST No Laughing Matter? What the Romans Found Funny | Antigone Plautus punching up: a different class of comedy | Engelsberg Ideas Ma…
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371 Every Startup Needs a Problem: AI, Startups, and the Art of Storytelling with Adam Frankl
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On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage in a compelling conversation with Adam Frankl, a seasoned expert in the tech startup world. With over two decades of experience, Adam shares his insights on the current state of tech startups, particularly in light of the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). In…
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Ep. 17 (60) - Legnano - Barbarossa's final Battle in Italy
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1176 This week we talk about the next leg in this the fifth Italian campaign Barbarossa undertakes. It involves an aborted battle, attempts at peace, a mediation award, a refusal of support and the most significant battle of not just his reign but one that reverberates into the present day The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.5…
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EI Weekly Listen — Ali Ansari on the secret to Cyrus the Great’s success
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Few ancient monarchs have enjoyed such a consistent positive reputation as Cyrus the Great. Perhaps it’s time to become reacquainted. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: The Tomb of Cyrus, Iran. Photograph taken in 1898. Credit: Penta Springs Limited / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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EI Portraits — Andrew Wilton on Amanda McKittrick Ros, the Florence Foster Jenkins of the romantic novel
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Andrew Wilton profiles Amanda McKittrick Ros, a late Victorian novelist admired in her day but now largely forgotten. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: A typical late Victorian scene. Credit: Dave Rheaume / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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The War Room Episode #313 | Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya UFC 305 | Dan Hardy Breakdown
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Dan Hardy breaks down the UFC 305 Main Event, as the former two time champion, Israel Adesanya returns to take on Dricus Du Plessis for the Middleweight Title. Check out the full video breakdown on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/9QpPEbTL2xE This episode is brought to you by: ICON MEALS: https://iconmeals.com/VERONICAHARDY Use code: HARDY10 f…
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H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part XII (Ad Navseam, Episode 157)
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Jeff and Dave are at it again, with a veritable pent, hept, dec -athlon of "Physical Education" bits and blocks, and a major excursus on the centrality of sport to Greek educational culture. Sure, you think you like sports, with your Big 10, your PAC 12, your SEC, your NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MLS, FIFA, FIDE, etc. But trust us, your devotion to s…
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Are the riots Elon Musk's fault? - with Imran Ahmed
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Welcome to a new series of the Larger Us Podcast! This time we’re talking to Imran Ahmed, who is founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. We spoke to him in the immediate aftermath of the wave of far right riots that swept the UK in July after misinformation about the identity of the perpetrator of a mass stabbing targeting childr…
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370 Character and Leadership: The Power of Ethics in an Uncertain World with Dr. Susan Liautaud
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On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dr. Susan Liautaud, a renowned ethicist and professor at Stanford University. With Dr. Liautaud, we explore the complexities of ethical decision-making in today’s fast-paced world, focusing on leadership, resilience, and the impact of emer…
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Ep. 16 (59) - The City of Straw - Barbarossa's failed siege of Alessandria
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(1168-1174) This week we talk about Barbarossa’s next moves after his disastrous fourth Italian campaign. It takes him a few years to come to grips with the failure of his great imperial programme before he makes one last attempt to resurrect it.By Dirk Hoffmann-Becking
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EI Weekly Listen — Lucy Ward on the invention of Catherine the Great
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Catherine II’s inoculation against smallpox was an extraordinary act of political self-creation. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: A portrait of Catherine the Great (1729-1796) by Alexey Antropov. Credit: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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EI Talks... the atomic human with Neil D. Lawrence
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Neil D. Lawrence, inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge and author of The Atomic Human: Understanding Ourselves in the Age of AI, joins the EI team to challenge received wisdom on our AI future. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. EI Talks... is …
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Barbarisms at the Gates: Some Perils in Active Latin Pedagogy, with Patrick Owens (Ad Navseam, Episode 156)
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This week sees the return of active Latin guru Patrick Owens, live via Zoom to discuss his 2016 article “Barbarisms at the Gate”. In this piece Patrick delves into the current state of the use of spoken Latin in language acquisition and in particular some of the pitfalls and challenges that remain. The guys get into the particulars of the history o…
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369 Educating Against Hate: Dr. Robert Wolf’s Mission Against Antisemitism
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On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a conversation with Dr. Robert Wolf and delve into the harrowing yet inspiring story of his father, a Hungarian Jewish man who survived the Holocaust and escaped oppressive regimes. This episode is not just a recounting of historical events but a powerful call to action aga…
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(1162-1167 again) This week we will talk about the second part of the pincer movement that brought that Hohenstaufen construct of imperial power crashing down to earth. The first was the schism in the Latin church and the second was the link-up of almost all northern Italian communes in a coalition against Barbarossa, the Lombard League. The music …
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EI Weekly Listen — Alexander Lee on why Machiavelli wrote The Prince
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If we want to understand the ‘meaning’ of The Prince, we should start with Machiavelli himself. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: A statue of Niccolo Machiavelli in Florence, Italy. Credit: Goran Bogicevic / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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EI Portraits — Rana Mitter on Tsiang Tingfu, pre-revolutionary China’s last bridge with the West
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Rana Mitter profiles Tsiang Tingfu, the American-educated diplomat and historian, who sought Chinese national revival on cosmopolitan lines. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: Tsiang Tingfu raises his arm to veto a proposal introduced by the Soviet Union to the UN. Credit: SuperStock / Alamy Stock Photo…
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368 A Call to Serve: Shelane Etchison on Leadership, Legacy, and Her Fight for Political Change
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On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different we have an in-depth conversation with Shelane Etchison, a veteran who is currently running for office in the US government. This episode is a compelling exploration of Shelane’s remarkable journey from a non-military background to serving in the Army, her experiences in combat, and her …
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Ep. 14 ( 57) - The Hand of God - The siege of Rome in 1167 that changes everything
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This week we do what we have done so many times and seem to be unable to avoid, talk about the conflict between pope and emperor. And that always means trouble, bad decisions and a siege of Rome. But boy, this time is not another standard schism, this time it is showdown. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip…
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EI Weekly Listen — Francis J. Gavin on the terrible dilemmas of leadership in a thermonuclear world
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Nuclear weapons are likely to be around for a long time to come – and the predicaments they create for world leaders are unlikely to be easily solved. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: President John F. Kennedy with Robert McNamara during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Credit: RBM Vintage Images / Alamy Stock Photo…
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EI Talks... Paris in the Belle Époque with Marie Kawthar Daouda
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Marie Kawthar Daouda, author and a lecturer in French language and literature at the University of Oxford, joins EI's Alastair Benn to discuss how Belle Époque-era Paris continues to fascinate, with its burgeoning commercial culture, everyday beauty and glittering department stores. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson…
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The Golden Age of the Classics in America by Carl Richard, Part II (Ad Navseam, Episode 155)
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This week Jeff and Dave continue their look at Carl Richard's 2009 masterpiece on Classics in America. As Richard surveys the antebellum landscape, there are some surprises in store. For example, devotion to the Classics, to the expanding literary reign of 'Tully' was not limited to the eastern elite along the seaboard. Even in the hinterlands, rus…
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Ep. 13 (56) - The Siege of Crema - Barbarossa razes Milan to the ground
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1159-1162 This week we will see how the Italian Communes take the Laws of Roncaglia. Not well is the understatement of the 12th century. Prepare for some epic sieges and harsh imperial justice. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed a…
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EI Weekly Listen — James Marriott on why human art matters in the age of AI
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A world of machine art would be an eerie one. Art connects us to one another. We cannot, and we should not, replace that connection with an uncanny simulacrum of it. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: The Tribuna of the Uffizi by John Zoffany. Credit: PAINTING / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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EI Portraits — Lawrence Freedman on John McDonald, poker-playing popularizer of game theory
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Lawrence Freedman profiles the Fortune journalist and best-selling author who played a key role in shaping mid-20th century perceptions of strategy and the role of the corporation. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: From left to right: Dorothy McDonald (wife of John, née Eisner), Leon Trotsky and John McDonald in Coyoacan, Mexico, in the 1930s. McDona…
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Episode 472: Over the weekend on Saturday (7/13) there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he gave a speech during a rally in Pennsylvania. Since then, dozens of just plain bad readings and interpretations of the Bible have flooded social media. In this episode, I takedown some of the more prominent and egregious app…
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EI Talks... bringing history to the public with Alice Loxton
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The historian and broadcaster Alice Loxton joins the EI team to discuss her forthcoming book, Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives, and her fight to bring serious history to a wider public. Image: A jigsaw puzzle from the early nineteenth century, bearing representations of the Kings and Queens of England from William I to George IV. Cr…
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Late-Night Interview: Michael Gerharz, PhD: Irresistible Communication, the Aha and Point in no Return effects in public speaking, power of communication in your PhD and more...
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Send us a Text Message. Students and graduates! Dr Michael Gerharz, a German PhD in Computer Science, talks about the importance of effective communication and what makes a great public communicator. Effective communication is a skill every PhD student must master, yet many struggle to make their complex research understandable to a lay audience. D…
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367 The Pursuit of Peace For Ukraine In the Face of Evil with Roman Sheremeta
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On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a conversation with Roman Sheremeta, a distinguished behavioral economist and professor at Case Western Reserve University. Roman shares his personal experiences and insights on the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the devastat…
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Ep. 12 (55) - The Laws of Roncaglia - Barbarossa brings back Roman Law
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By September 1158 Barbarossa had completed one of the shortest and most efficient Italian campaigns of the medieval period. He had set off from Augsburg in mid-July and by early September Milan had capitulated. By October, most troop contingents both those from north of the Alps and those of the communes were on their way home and all of Italy was …
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EI Weekly Listen — Katja Hoyer on East Germany's battle for technology
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East Germany’s quest to catch up with the technological innovations of the West prompted some remarkable successes, but also expanded the oppression of its mass surveillance apparatus. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: The Trabant car being manufactured at the East German Sachsenring car plant. Credit: Classic Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo…
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EI Talks... how advertising consumed the counterculture with Ian Leslie
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EI's Alastair Benn sits down with Ian Leslie, author of Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together, to discuss how the counterculture went mainstream. Image: An advert on the Nike store at Oxford Circus. Credit: Matthew Chattle / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
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366 Pattern Breakers: Mike Maples Jr. of Floodgate on Disruptive Thinking and Transformative Ventures
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On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different we have a conversation with Mike Maples Jr., co-founder of Floodgate, about his new book “Pattern Breakers.” We explore the concept of Pattern Breakers, non-consensus thinking, and the breakthrough sequence for startups. Mike shares some insights on the role of language in defining …
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Ep. 11 (54) - A Bohemian Bluff - Barbarossa conquers Milan for the first time
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(1158) This week we will see Barbarossa try using his freshly minted army to take down the city of Milan, a city of 150,000 and the one commune that he needs to defeat if he really wants to establish imperial rule in Italy, The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Joha…
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EI Weekly Listen — Gudrun Persson on Russia’s forever war against Ukraine
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An often-overlooked fact about the current Russo-Ukrainian War is that over the centuries Russia has waged several wars to try to conquer Crimea and the Donbas area. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Ukrania quae et Terra Cosaccorum cum vicinis Walachiae, Moldoviae, by Johann Baptiste Homann (1664–1724), 1720. Credit: history_docu_photo / Alamy Stock Pho…
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The Golden Age of the Classics in America by Carl Richard, Part I (Ad Navseam, Episode 154)
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This week we salute American independence with a dive into Carl Richards’ fascinating tome The Golden Age of the Classics in America (2009). The guys begin with a look at the state of Classical education during the antebellum era, frontloading the discussion with questions as to why Classical education was the default at this time: did Americans be…
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EI Portraits — Catherine Ostler on Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of many talents
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Catherine Ostler profiles Maria Antonia, Electress of Saxony, an artistic polymath who helped re-shape elite culture in the Enlightenment age. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: An 18th-century portrait of Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony, by Peter Jacob Horemans. Credit: Heritage Image Partnership Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo…
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EI Talks... Ronald Reagan's grand strategy with William Inboden
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EI's Angus Reilly discusses how Ronald Reagan put economic openness at the heart of the battle for ideas against Soviet Communism with William Inboden, author of The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink. Image: Ronald Reagan at the Durenberger Republican convention Rally, 1982. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy St…
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365 The Hidden Power of Games, Their Impact on Us, and Why They Matter with Kelly Clancy, Neuroscientist and Author of “Playing With Reality”
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On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage in a captivating discussion with neuroscientist and author, Kelly Clancy. We explore the profound impact of games on human behavior and society, highlighting their dual nature as both trivial pastimes and cognitive tools. Kelly delves into how games shape intelligence, social…
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Ep. 10 (53 - Sacrum Imperium - The moment when the Empire becomes Holy and Roman
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(1155-1158) This week we will see how Barbarossa addresses the big issue he had in his first Italian campaign, the size of the army and how he creates the Holy Roman Empire in the process. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and ar…
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