Best Virtual Underground Podcasts (2024)

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Transnational Progressivism Revisited (Content Minded Ep. 66). 1:17:57

34m ago1:17:57

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On this episode of Content Minded, I explore the long forgotten early 2000s conservative concept "Tranzi" or "Transnational Progressivism", invented by John Fonte in 2001, I explore a number of issues through reading essays on the term, how it is the Ur concept for what the Right is fighting today, it's historical context, and possible revival. The…

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One billion people at risk as temperatures rise 26:06

37m ago26:06

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As scientists warn that future climate impacts could lead to 1 billion people being forcibly displaced, Jonathan Porritt invites people to think about the inseparable linkage between climate and migration.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New insight into sex gene regulation 9:12

38m ago9:12

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Human females have two X chromosomes. One is inactive. Monotremes have five X chromosomes and their effect is regulated by RNA which somehow coordinates which chromosome will lead to the production of proteins.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Shackleton in Antarctica - the greatest survival journey of all time – now a virtual reality experience 5:58

39m ago5:58

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The Australian Museum’s Thin Ice VR Experience brings to life Shackleton’s story of survival and shows how Antarctica is now threatened by human activities as ice is receding in a warming world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Empire, War, Tennis and Me 11:52

2d ago11:52

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Immunologist and Nobel laureate Peter Doherty unearths the history of tennis and its ties to culture and nationalism.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Digital Archipelago #95: I Can't Believe it's not Postmodernity. 2:55:11

5m ago2:55:11

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Digtial Archipelago #91: A Nation of Outlaws. 2:34:35

7m ago2:34:35

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Digital Archipelago #89: To Live Integrally. 2:51:20

10m ago2:51:20

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Digital Archipelago #87: The Weird and Eerie Demise of the Hipster. 2:45:23

14m ago2:45:23

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Digital Archipelago #85: Soylennials and the Therapeutic State. 2:53:44

13h ago2:53:44

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Nicholas Roerich, Artist of Spiritual Power (Content Minded Ep. 65). 1:48:57

10d ago1:48:57

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Strap in for a deep dive into the life, art, politics and spiritual eschatology of Nicholas Roerich, a true man of history in the 20th century. I explore his various travels through Asia, the coming of a new city of Shambala, and the power of art in a secular world. There are also discussions of so-called concepts around "Right wing art", Deleuze a…

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Strange Frontiers 10 | The world’s largest underground laboratory hunts for dark matter in Italy 28:40

8d ago28:40

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From deep within a mountain in Italy, scientists hope increasingly sophisticated experiments are closing in on the hidden matter of the universe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hunting for cosmic collisions that ripple space-time 13:10

8d ago13:10

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When a gravitational wave is detected this scientist is often woken by an alarm and quickly starts scanning the skyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Karman Project finding solutions to current and future challenges in space 10:43

8d ago10:43

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Why do we need space diplomacy? The Karman Project says it's vital to promote cooperation in the increasingly crowded orbits around EarthBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Digital Archipelago # 93: Three Leafs and a Steer (Reupload). 3:03:19

20d ago3:03:19

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The lost episode of Dig Arc with Blood Satellite podcast is up now! We talk with the boys about various issues from current Canadian politics, immigration, critiquing a Walt Bismarck article on new Right strategies, and more. It's funny, it's insightful, enjoy!support and listen to Blood Satellite here: https://bloodsatellite.ca/Plz FOLLOW and SUPP…

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How modern physicists are trying to make sense of gravity 34:04

15d ago34:04

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There's a hundred-year-old conundrum in physics that we're still yet to untangle, and it has to do with the very nature of space-time itself.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Strange Frontiers 09 | The digital tool helping Athenians celebrate and discover the history beneath their feet 18:39

15d ago18:39

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Just below the surface of Athens are layers of clues about ancient civilisations. The non-profit Dipylon Society creates digital tools that help connect modern Athenians with the city's history.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Strange Frontiers 08 | One of the world's quietest places listening to Earth’s mysterious rumbles 27:27

22d ago27:27

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The Black Forest Observatory in Germany listens to the gentlest rumbles of the Earth - and unravels mysteries in these signals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hydrophones and AI help monitor marine mammals in the Antarctic 9:21

22d ago9:21

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Dr Brian Miller is using machine learning to help sift through thousands of hours of marine animal recordings, speeding up conservation research in the Antarctic.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pygmy Blue-Tongue translocation in South Australia 12:17

22d ago12:17

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As the climate changes, many species may have to relocate to survive - including the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard which is receiving some assistance from scientists in South Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Space issues 7:00

1M ago7:00

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The use of space has become even more complicated with a great range of players including wealthy individuals and now many more nation states. Are there controls? Who is in control? And what if something goes terribly wrong?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Making eggs and sperm in the lab 10:00

29d ago10:00

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Amander Clark at UCLA is trying to understand the processes involved in the formation of eggs and sperm with the aim of producing them from pluripotent stem cells in vitro.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ancient sloths not so slothful 4:00

29d ago4:00

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There is evidence that the ancient cousins of sloths had diets and behaviours very different from their modern relatives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Climate change bringing surface hydrology changes everywhere 10:00

1M ago10:00

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Ruby Fu is studying the fluid mechanics of water in porous media and how it shapes our natural and engineered environments.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Isotopes of stable atoms give molecules unique fingerprints 19:00

29d ago19:00

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Identifying and tracking stable isotopic atoms in complex molecules could opening up a whole new area of science.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New early approach for Alzheimer’s 13:38

1M ago13:38

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An Oxford research company is looking at cell degradation before tau and amyloid buildup as a way of beating Alzheimer’s disease.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Understanding crown-of-thorns biology 11:23

1M ago11:23

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Juveniles are vegetarian. Adults have a wider diet. Could understanding the change mechanism and intervention allow us to control crown-of-thorns starfish?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wombat conundrum 5:35

1M ago5:35

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They are an iconic Australian marsupial. But how fast can they run? Louise Miolin in Perth investigates.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Paul Ehrlich’s memoir traces his path and concerns 9:53

1M ago9:53

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Peter Bernhardt reviews Ehlich’s memoir and reflects on how timing, largely beyond anyone’s control, is a major contributor to outcomes in our lives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How honeybees create perfect geometry in their honeycomb 5:13

1M ago5:13

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There is no blueprint and no template. But somehow bees produce honeycomb with perfect geometric shapes in the dark and without communicating.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian scientists identify Age of Monotremes 7:41

1M ago7:41

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Rare opalised fossil remains have led to the discovery of three new genera of egg laying mammals, the monotremes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Our legacy in space - space junk 6:51

2M ago6:51

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We’ve polluted the surface of a whole planet. Now we’re working on space.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Early Australian Indigenous people were organised, complex and sophisticated. 18:12

2M ago18:12

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Lynette Russell and Ian J McNiven have written about innovation of first nations people in Australia in book seven of the First Knowledges series of books.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New green approach for chemical engineering 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Karthish Manthiram’s lab at Caltech is developing chemical processes based on renewable energy, using basic ingredients, such as water and nitrogen, producing products, such as ammonia, with no waste.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kowloon Walled City, from Meatspace to Online Dreams (Content Minded Ep. 64). 2:11:36

2M ago2:11:36

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On this special edition of Content Minded, I cover the history, legacy, theories, politics and imaginations around what was known as Kowloon Walled city, or the "city of darkness" in the middle of Hong Kong until it's demolition in the early 90s. I discuss it's significance in the realm of political ideas, the concept of the living "megastructure",…

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ReLIT: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 1:08:24

1M ago1:08:24

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We return next week with a new episode, but we'd never leave you without a dope book to discuss. So, here's another favorite episode from our past! Hyde yo' kids! Hyde yo' wife! A young doctor allows his obsession with the duality of human nature to lead him down a path littered with lies, murder, and destruction. His name is Doctor Henry Jekyll; t…

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Traffic noise impacts zebra finches as embryos and throughout life 8:20

2M ago8:20

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Exposure to moderate traffic noise impacts zebra finch as embryos and across life stages until adulthood.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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In search of brown dwarf stars 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Kovi Rose has discovered an ultracool brown dwarf star which rotate every two hours.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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37 myths about native forests! 21:23

2M ago21:23

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In his book The Forest Wars, Professor of Ecology David Lindenmayer slays 37 myths about native forests. The best economic and ecological outcome is to end the loss-making logging of native tall trees.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Uni of Mlb museums and collections a drawcard for all 9:51

2M ago9:51

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In addition to being a resource for academic pursuit, the spaces are used for a range of surprising activities aimed at raising awareness and providing important social environments for students and for people beyond the university.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mr. Dee, A Life in Images (Content Minded Ep. 63). 2:03:54

2M ago2:03:54

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Strap in for an incredible episode of Content Minded. Mr. Dee graces us with his presence and deep knowledge of all things art and aesthetics. We cover various topics from modern art, the contemporary art world, Andy Warhol, his earliest artistic influences, Richard Serra, and more! The full 3 hours at Patreon and Substack also include an extensive…

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ReLIT: Educated by Tara Westover 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

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Have you ever had to cut someone out of your life? No phone calls, texts, and your friends know not to invite both of you to the same event? This week, our theme is inspired by Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. Tara didn’t have a birth certificate until she was nine years old and she didn’t see her first classroom until the age of 17. It’s like …

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Small ocean currents offer big savings for shipping 11:39

2M ago11:39

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Up to 20% of fuel burnt by ships, and emissions generated could be saved by making route changes which consider small ocean currents.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thoughts That Bug Me 1 17:53

2M ago17:53

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Part of a podcast made by Zofia Witkowski-Blake and Clarisse Sawyer, students from Melbourne University who are obsessed with insects.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vale Adrian Horridge 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Adrian Horridge was an Australian neurobiologist at the Australian National University. His research interests included the role of the nervous system in behaviour and the history of traditional canoes and sailing boats of the Pacific region. He died in April 2024 at age 96.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Historical aerial photos help trace development, environmental change 7:32

2M ago7:32

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Hannah Druckenmiller is comparing images from countries in Africa, southeast Asia and the Caribbean with images taken today.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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King Lear by William Shakespeare 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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A man's enemies will be persons of his own household. In one of the most tragic classics, we are forced to stare unflinchingly into a household descending into madness and chaos. The play: King Lear The playwright: William Shakespeare LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:…

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Up in the Air (2009), Man without a Place (Giantart Reviews). 1:16:38

2M ago1:16:38

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On this edition of Giantart Reviews, I cover the Jason Reitman film starring George Clooney. Based on the original Walter Kirn book of the same name, "Up in the Air" (2009) explores the changing nature of corporate life in post-2008 America, a comedy drama exploration of postmodern transient man who finds a strange sense of belonging in global non-…

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The diet of the first Australians 11:49

3M ago11:49

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Fragments of charcoal reveal a sophisticated people who used fire and grinding to prepare a range of plants as food.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation