An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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The Sermons of the first Montana Orthodox Church of the Honey Badger
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Connor and Niamh read through Cromartie High School at the same pace it was published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
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Welcome to Grand Final History, a Podcast that explores every VFL and AFL premiership since 1897. Each episode takes you through a summary of the season, the changing rules, emerging trends, controversies and highlights. Then into the finals culminating in two teams challenging each other in a Grand Final to become the premiers for the year (Apart from the seasons where a round robin system replaced the Grand Final). From the early years of the VFL when 8 suburban clubs built a competition t ...
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Not your average fitspo – talking all things fitness, self growth, and business with an authentic yet authoritative approach.
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State and Revolution Audiobook in podcast form
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This podcast is a part of a series for, CBSE Class 10 Maths. We recommend that you take a look at our YouTube channel, to enter this new world of virtual learning at its best. || Youtube: Shiksha Abhiyan || t.ly/dN9j8 ||
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Fresh NZ politics podcast hosted by Rick and Ralph. Art by Abby and mixing by Yi-Wen
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Supplementary Materials 14: Return to the Gurusphere
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World travels complete the Guru Decoders reconvene to examine how the Gurusphere has been behaving in their absence. Bad news abounds. Featuring: Introduction and Hosts' Reunion Chris's Travel Tales Cultural Observations and Comparisons Health Concerns and Anti-Vax Movement RFK Jr. and Political Endorsements Quarantine Measures in History Bret Wein…
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Niamh is now taking applications for a new co-host for Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy. Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: exportaud.io/ghostdivers The Show: @PonderPootan (twitter) or @pootan (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitt…
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The search for a new cohost continues... Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: exportaud.io/ghostdivers The Show: @PonderPootan (twitter) or @pootan (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) and @foxmomnia (cohost) Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) and @rabbl…
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Episode 41 1937 The Greatest Game of All
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The greatest game of all they called it: The 1937 Grand Final between Collingwood and Geelong. The year saw a King’s coronation, with a North Melbourne player representing the VFL in London and Fitzroy became the Gorillas! Finals prices increased, never popular, yet a record crowd was a the Grand Final. It was the Magpies chance for a premiership h…
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Listener Discretion Is Advised Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: exportaud.io/ghostdivers The Show: @PonderPootan (twitter) or @pootan (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) and @foxmomnia (cohost) Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) and @rabbleais (coho…
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I just need everyone to know if they are reading this before they hit play: We are going to spend an extended amount of time wondering if semen counts as meat. I just need you all to be prepared for this. Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: export…
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Supplementary Materials 13: Dead Bears, Biblical Stories, and Coffeezilla's Legal Battle
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We reflect on the meaning of some biblical scriptures to understand the gurus, alongside: Jonathan Pageau gets into the Olympics RFK Jnr. and the Dead Bear Guru Dystopia: Trump Meets Adin Ross Eric Weinstein enters the 2024 Campaign The penetrating insights of Joe Rogan Coffeezilla fights back against Logan Paul's defamation case Litigious Musk and…
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Bryan Johnson: Definitely not a vampire!
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In this life-enhancing episode, Matt and Chris venture into the futuristic world of tech entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson, clarifying along the way that he’s not the ACDC frontman. They examine Johnson's Project Blueprint and 'Don't Die' movement—a quest for indefinite lifespan extension through supplements and lifestyle changes—and conside…
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Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your hotpot and Korean BBQ experience: Pre-Meal Preparation: Eat Light: Stick to lighter meals earlier in the day, like 10 to 20 bananas. During the Meal: Pace Yourself: Don’t rush—think of it like the ongoing power struggle between Hokuto and Sada. Each has to make strategic decisions, just as you…
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Supplementary Materials 12: Olympic Ceremonies and Presidential Candidates
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We tour the Guru-sphere's balanced and considered response to the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Kamala Harris replacing Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate. And oh boy are they on form! Addressing Petty Grievances: The Show's Format The Furor French Olympics Opening Ceremony Trump's Assassination Conspiracies The Great Flowering of Kamal…
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Gabor Maté: Achieving Authenticity, Tackling Trauma, and Minimizing Modern Malaise
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Join Matt and Chris as they hunker down with the dulcet reassuring tones of Gabor Maté, the Hungarian-Canadian physician renowned for his unconventional perspectives on trauma, stress, and addiction. Inspired by Maté they reflect on early childhood experiences, explore whether unprocessed trauma has steered them towards a life engulfed by modern gu…
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Freddie Shoe Size: 9 US Birthplace: Unknown Birth Date: Unknown Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.56/5) You Rated: ★★★★★ (beautiful) Comment section The comment section is intended for intellectual discussions over symmetry and aesthetics. Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost …
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Supplementary Materials 11: Alex Jones is at it again
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We are a little behind the news cycle with this release, so we apologise for that. For context this episode was recorded after Trump's assassination attempt but before Biden announced he was stepping down. We will return with the Gurusphere's insane reaction to that event next time. Here we consider: Trump's leaked conversation with RFK Junior A ve…
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Decoding the Gurus is now a venerable institution and as such we have built up quite a menagerie of would-be gurus and even a handful of not-really gurus. So like all the hip kids today, we decided to look back at our previous gurus and arrange them on a tier list of Secular Guruosity. If you would like to play along we’ve made a version accessible…
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Pæla Pootuna með Salta Taró og Hunangsstrák eða einfaldlega Pæla Pootuna er podcast í miðbæ Reykjavíkur. Pæla Pootuna hafa einnig verið eftirsóttar af þeim sem sækja borgina heim og meðal þeirra sem þar hafa stýft pylsu úr hnefa er til dæmis Hokuto Takeshi, fyrrverandi leiðtogi Hókutossveitarinnar, og hljómsveitin Djöfladúóið. Pæla Pootuna lentu á …
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Supplementary Materials 10: Rigorous Conspiracy Hypothesising about the Trump Shooting
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A special Supplementary Material where we take a gander at some of the reactions to the recent assassination attempt on Trump and then dig deeper with some responsible model conspiracy hypothesizing with Bret and Heather. Also featuring: Our completely predictable response to the shooting John Cusack's Conspiracy Theory Tim Kennedy's Conspiracy Ven…
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At least three motorcycle gangs are trying to establish themselves in Iceland: Hell's Ewes, the Wool Outlaws, and Baaad Breed. In previous years, the Icelandic police have been successful in hindering motorcycle gangs from gaining a significant foothold in Iceland, but according to a report from Vísir, there are now definite signs that they are act…
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Episode 40A Supplementary Episode The Fourth Decade of the VFL (1927-1936)
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Welcome to Grand Final History. In this special supplementary episode, we review the fourth decade of the VFL, from 1927 to 1936. We explore the trends, issues, significant incidents, and quirks over the ten years. New rules, night football, new finals system, new club mascots, goal kicking master classes and the dominant Magpie Machine, the Fourth…
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Dr. K (Part 2): Rhetorical Judo Flips
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Join Matt and Chris for a trademark 'short' episode as they continue to navigate the complex, occasionally controversial world of Dr. K in this second multi-dimensional episode. This time they take a look at some more recent content and reflect on whether they were wrong to identify Dr. K as such a strong advocate of Ayurvedic medicine. In their in…
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Supplementary Materials 9: Galaxy Brains Collide
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We get put in our place by an old champion, who reminds us why they are the king. Also this episode: Chris' post-conference thoughts on the UK Matt's Great American Burger Giveaway Non-Tribal Joe Rogan meets Jimmy Dore Lex Fridman meets Ivanka Trump The UK election and the heterodox response Jordan Peterson and the spiritual kingdom of Farageism Ru…
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Pootans are any of three species of small alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Two species, the tufted pootan and horned ppootan, are found in th…
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Abdications, invasions, Olympics and Grand Finals but some people in 1936 were more worried about all night trams and football being played on a Sunday. It was the VFL’s 40th Season with Richmond’s Punt Rd home ground the centre of an extraordinary dispute that might bankrupt every club and the league. One of the most infamous tribunal hearings wil…
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Cromartie player flips the banana game on its head It's just stunning, right? I've never, in my life, seen someone attack a banana like that. It's like a gorilla, or trying to tell Maeda and his mom apart. I know what I'm watching, but my mind can't really comprehend it. Do people eat bananas this way? I mean, you're essentially eating it like corn…
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Dr. K (Part 1): OPed Ayurvedic Medicine vs. Nerfed 'Western' Allopathy
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Alok Kanojia, better known as Dr. K, is a charismatic psychiatrist and online streamer who offers a unique blend of psychological, self-help, and spiritual advice to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, aiming to help them become Healthy Gamers™. Join Matt and Chris as they embark on a multi-part journey through the diverse bi…
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The Discoveries of Yamaguchi Noboru, In three several Prat Falls from Destrade, To the West of Cromartie, And other parts of Tokyo: Begun in March 1669, and ended in September 1670 Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: exportaud.io/ghostdivers The S…
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Wherein we dispel some rumors about vampires. Support the network at exportaud.io! Our schedule: exportaud.io/pootanschedule Pondering Pootan RSS: exportaud.io/pootan Ghost Divers RSS: exportaud.io/ghostdivers The Show: @PonderPootan (twitter) or @pootan (cohost) Niamh: @FoxmomNia (twitter) and @foxmomnia (cohost) Connor: @rabbleais (twitter) and @…
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Supplementary Materials 8: Lab Leak Discourse, Toxic YouTube Dynamics, and the Metaphysics of Peppa Pig
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We stare into the abyss and welcome darkness into our souls as we discuss: Feedback on the Žižek episode Middle Aged Men's Health Update Alina Chan and the newest round of Lab Leak Discourse Discourse Surfing Pundits Alex O'Connor cornering Jordan Peterson on the resurrection The philosophical and Marxist implications of Peppa Pig Potential Alterna…
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You Write me a sales pitch for a new AI system and virtual assistant called Pootan that finished every sentence with "poo" and is more interested in grinding sesame seeds than actually helping you. ChatGPT Introducing Pootan, the revolutionary AI system and virtual assistant that brings a whole new level of quirkiness to your daily tasks! With Poot…
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Episode 39 1935 Watch Out For That Truck
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Collingwood and South Melbourne play each other seven times, but only one can win the 1935 VFL premiership. It was a year that saw the first night game between VFL clubs and beer came in cans for the first time, two pivotal moments in history. Footscray made their bid for worst jumper of all time and the Magpies almost forfeited a game. North Melbo…
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Slavoj Žižek: When is a shark not a shark?
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Join Matt and Chris as they plunge into the heady mental universe of Slavoj Žižek, the Slovenian philosopher known for his eclectic and provocative ideas. The duo parses Žižek's 'unconventional' takes on ideology, consumerism, and revolutionary theory, peppered with his playful movie criticism of films like Jaws and a Clockwork Orange and even a fe…
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Supplementary Materials 7: Guru Oneupmanship, Hard Ad Pivots, MOOOINK, and Left Wing Populism
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We curse the dark omens emerging from the Gurusphere as we consider: The Illusion of Disciplinary Boundaries Flint Dibble Feedback and Rays of Hope Russell Brand and Bret Weinstein: Guru One-upmanship Bret Weinstein loves MOINNNNK Hard Ad Pivots and Peasants Popping out of Wells Ken Klippenstein and Populist Rhetoric Questioning mainstream narrativ…
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Matt and Chris jump into the world of debates, dramas, and online personas with the ever-controversial streamer, Destiny (Steven Bonnell). We discuss our Decoding episode a little bit but mostly broader issues including the value of 'debate porn', edginess & Twitter bomb-throwing, reality TV orbiter drama, and the perils of hero worship and parasoc…
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Chapters 105 & 106: God Save the Cromartie & Livin' on a Prayer
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Pootans are school-wide laws of behavior that outline the governing precepts for how a school will guide its expansion through the stars and its stance on certain subjects. Pootans are different from Freddies in that they cost nothing to implement, but have effects on how students and other schools are likely to view each other. Once altered, a spe…
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*Preview* Decoding Academia 27: Dark Triad Authenticity
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We do bonus episodes every month that are focused on analysing academic content or discussing research and we thought it might be useful to let new listeners know! So find attached a preview... In this episode of Decoding Academia, Matt and Chris delve into a paper that explores the complex world of dark personality traits and their impact on authe…
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