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What would you do if you could get a PhD in life - through baseball? Welcome to Baseball PhD. A podcast for your brain. 30 major league cities, 100 places to see. Let\'s touch them all as we make a road trip of a lifetime!
What would you do if you could get a PhD in life - through baseball? Welcome to Baseball PhD. A podcast for your brain. 30 major league cities, 100 places to see. Let\'s touch them all as we make a road trip of a lifetime!
Science, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities and scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! New episodes premiere Friday nights at 7pm ET.
So you have a PhD or trying to get one. But what are YOU going to do with THAT? Danni Reches, a PhD candidate at the University of Haifa interviews young researchers and scholars to learn about their process, their success stories, obstacles and the way they overcame them. And everything is over a glass of Amaretto. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Want to stay up to date on important issues in anti-doping research, technology, law, policy, and more? This podcast presented by the Partnership for Clean Competition covers important topics in the anti-doping field through interviews with experts including scientists, sport organizations, athletes, and other clean sport champions. The Partnership for Clean Competition is a global non-profit organization that is protecting the integrity of sport and public health by engaging and supporting ...
Welcome to Cryptosophy! This podcast is hosted by Max and Doyle. On this podcast, we are searching for hidden wisdom in the literature of the Western tradition and from interviews of specialists from diverse backgrounds.
This is a series of audio files I recorded and put together for a PhD course at the University of San Diego focused on the intersection of developmental psychology and leadership. It was a great course, maybe one of the most impactful educational experiences I've ever had. In preparation for the final Socratic exam for the course, I made this series of recordings in lieu of writing one additional essay for the course. I had fun doing it and it helped me prepare and apply the course material ...
The Twins are in 4th place which surprises everyone. Was it just a bad April or is more to come? Our PhD Committee analyzes why 20201 MLB batting stats are at all all-time low.By Baseball PhD
The Twins are in 4th place which surprises everyone. Was it just a bad April or is more to come? Our PhD Committee analyzes why 20201 MLB batting stats are at all all-time low.By Baseball PhD
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Born to Run with Chris McDougall and Herman Pontzer
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Ever seen a chimpanzee go for a jog? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice discover how humans came to run with journalist and author of Born to Run, Chris McDougall, and evolutionary anthropologist, Herman Pontzer. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.sta…
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Why Manchester United in Pidgin? (With Wally Shannon Mbassi Elong)
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Wally Shannon Mbassi Elong from Cameroon wanted to be a translator. That was his dream from the age of 11 and his mother supported that dream until he finished high-school and had to make a career choice. She forced him to go into advertisement and that completely shuffled his plans. Listen to the episode and find out how he ended up doing a PhD at…
Ed Kasputis interviews Major League Baseball’s first designated hitter, Yankee great – Ron Blomberg about the re-release of his book, Designated Hebrew.By Baseball PhD
Ed Kasputis interviews Major League Baseball’s first designated hitter, Yankee great – Ron Blomberg about the re-release of his book, Designated Hebrew.By Baseball PhD
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53 - Enhancing Anti-Doping and Safety in Horseracing - Jim Gagliano
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Jim Gagliano is the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Jockey Club, the breed registry for all thoroughbred horses in North America. He also sits on a number of councils and boards related to horse racing. In this episode, we discuss horse racing’s approach to anti-doping, current anti-doping and safety priorities, and recent changes over…
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The Science of Learning with Heather Berlin
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How do our brains learn? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Dave Bakker learn about learning at the Pocketlab Science Is Cool Virtual Unconference with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/the-scie…
The A’s had a great April but are they for real? Ed Kasputis interviews Paul Sullivan from Locked on MLB podcast about the team he predicted would win the AL West.By Baseball PhD
The A’s had a great April but are they for real? Ed Kasputis interviews Paul Sullivan from Locked on MLB podcast about the team he predicted would win the AL West.By Baseball PhD
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Great Works #11 - Plato's Euthyphro
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Andy Van Slyke played in the Majors for 12 years. He’s got a great web site and a podcast. Ed Kasputis interviews Andy about the game we love. Check out andyvanslyke.com.By Baseball PhD
Andy Van Slyke played in the Majors for 12 years. He’s got a great web site and a podcast. Ed Kasputis interviews Andy about the game we love. Check out andyvanslyke.com.By Baseball PhD
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Cosmic Queries – Cicada Invasion! With Jessica Ware
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Are you ready for the cicada invasion? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Negin Farsad sit down with entomologist Jessica Ware to answer your questions about the millions of cicadas emerging this summer after 17 years underground. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.star…
Akil Baddoo is all the rage as the rebuilding Tigers take the stage. Ed Kasputis interviews Jason Beck from MLB.com about this year’s Tigers.By Baseball PhD
Akil Baddoo is all the rage as the rebuilding Tigers take the stage. Ed Kasputis interviews Jason Beck from MLB.com about this year’s Tigers.By Baseball PhD
Quidditch in Space? Badminton on Mars? On this episode, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of patron questions about all things athletics with our geek-in-chief astrophysicist Charles Liu. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.n…
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Episode 34 - Baseball and Transnational Migration (Amir Segal)
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Transnational migration refers to the situation of migrants that are still connected to their country of origin. Amir Segal's research looks into that phenomenon through a specific case study of North-American (mainly Canada and the US) Jews who migrate to Israel. Amir explores that through three aspects: (1) Fund raising; (2) Diplomacy; and (3) Ba…
On September 18, 2010, Ed Kasputis got his Baseball PhD by visiting his 30th Major League Ballpark – Target Field. Our PhD Committee examines Ed about his 40 year journey though the baseball world and life.By Baseball PhD
On September 18, 2010, Ed Kasputis got his Baseball PhD by visiting his 30th Major League Ballpark – Target Field. Our PhD Committee examines Ed about his 40 year journey though the baseball world and life.By Baseball PhD
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52 - Developing Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Anti-Doping - Rachel Hand, PhD
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Dr. Rachel Hand is a Research Fellow in Polymer Chemistry at The University of Warwick. In this episode, Dr. Hand discusses her work in the area of advancements in molecularly imprinted polymers and their role in anti-doping as well as her experiences working with the PCC on a recent research project. Plus, we talk about social media and its role i…
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Climate Science! With NASA's Gavin Schmidt
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How do we fix climate change? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Sr. Advisor on Climate Science at NASA, Gavin Schmidt, for the Youth Climate Summit to answer questions about climate change. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show…
We’re in Pittsburgh enjoying PNC Park as Ed Kasputis interviews Angela Zandier about Pup Night. When was the last time you took your dog to the ballpark?By Baseball PhD
We’re in Pittsburgh enjoying PNC Park as Ed Kasputis interviews Angela Zandier about Pup Night. When was the last time you took your dog to the ballpark?By Baseball PhD
Eight Men Out is a 1988 American baseball classic movie that depicts the 1919 Chicago White Sox gambling scandal. In our first minicast (a short podcast), Ed Kasputis and baseball researcher, Jim Nitz review this must see movie. Say it ain’t so Joe.By Baseball PhD
Eight Men Out is a 1988 American baseball classic movie that depicts the 1919 Chicago White Sox gambling scandal. In our first minicast (a short podcast), Ed Kasputis and baseball researcher, Jim Nitz review this must see movie. Say it ain’t so Joe.By Baseball PhD
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Great Works #10 - George Orwell's Animal Farm
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Great Works #10 - Orwell’s Animal Farm. In this episode, Max and I restart the Great Works series of the Cryptosophy podcast three years after our inaugural Great Works discussion on Homer’s Iliad. 🔗 ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/cryptosophy 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1G1LpQE6D0c1cLUp6YqnEY?si=ZJ6NI9yPQQyCEU_JAM6tDA 🎮 Discord: https://…
What are your burning questions about the universe? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer Patrons’ flaming-hot questions about the universe, stars, black holes, gravity, philosophy... everything but the kitchen sink! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.sta…
We’re Nuts about the Nats. Can 22 year old Juan Soto lead the Nats to the post season or will the Nats just be average? We debate.By Baseball PhD
We’re Nuts about the Nats. Can 22 year old Juan Soto lead the Nats to the post season or will the Nats just be average? We debate.By Baseball PhD
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Hacking the Head & the Heart with Leah Lagos, PhD.
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Can we hack our bodies and our minds? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice talk about how to optimize human performance with performance and sport psychologist Leah Lagos, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/hacking…
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Episode 33 - Unlikely journey - from high school dropout to a PhD (Dr. David Gillespie)
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David Gillespie who left high school and joined the British Army at the age of 16, received his PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering a couple of weeks ago. In this episode David talks about his journey from the army to academia and to an industry PhD, his persistence and stubbornness that enabled him to find his own path, and the importance o…
It’s that time of year as Ed Kasputis interviews Professor Bruce Bukiet from the New Jersey Institute of Technology about the Professor’s 2021 baseball predictions.By Baseball PhD
It’s that time of year as Ed Kasputis interviews Professor Bruce Bukiet from the New Jersey Institute of Technology about the Professor’s 2021 baseball predictions.By Baseball PhD
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51 - Anti-Doping Efforts and Recent Changes in Weightlifting - Phil Andrews
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Phil Andrews is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Weightlifting. He has brought about significant reform to weightlifting internationally, especially in the area of anti-doping. In this episode, he discusses USA Weightlifting’s anti-doping efforts, recent controversy with the International Weightlifting Federation, implications for participation i…
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The Code of Life and CRISPR with Jennifer Doudna and Walter Isaacson
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Designer babies? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with biographer Walter Isaacson to explore Neil’s interview with Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, Jennifer Doudna, about her pioneering work with CRISPR technology. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startal…
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Housing Is Health, Housing Is Wealth with Natosha Reid Rice
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The Life and Death of Stars with Jackie Faherty
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Are we really made of stardust? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad explore the life – and death – of stars with astrophysicist Jackie Faherty, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/the-life-and-death-of-stars-with-jackie-faher…
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The Right Stuff with Astronaut Scott Kelly and Dr. Chris Mason
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What does it take to be an astronaut? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice break down the physical effects of being in space and the results of the astronaut twins study with guests astronaut Scott Kelly and biophysicist Chris Mason. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.s…
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Episode 32 - From Bollywood to Academia - with Ntasha Bhardwaj
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Ntasha Bhardwaj started her journey in front of the cameras - as an uprising Bollywood star, but she knew that her ambitions are within the academic world and especially in criminal justice. Since there was no criminal justice program in India, Ntasha completed her master degree in social work and moved to the US to do another masters degree in cri…
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ANNOUNCEMENT! Spotify Exclusive | Cryptosophy Radio Hour
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Hi everybody, Max and I are excited to announce a new series called the Cryptosophy Radio Hour! This will be a net new series that we'll run in addition to the Cryptosophy series, The Specialists, and The Great Works. During this series, we'll spend about one hour listening to some great music and talking about them together. For licensing reasons,…
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Cosmic Queries–Multiverse Madness with Max Tegmark
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Do we live in one of many universes? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the theory of the multiverse with physicist and author, Prof. Max Tegmark. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-multivers…
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Cryptosophy #11 - The Madmen & The Death of God
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50 - Advocating for Athletes in Sport and Anti-Doping Law - Howard Jacobs, JD
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Howard Jacobs is an attorney and a leading advocate for athletes around the world in doping matters. He has represented more than 300 athletes in disciplinary cases related to various issues in sport. In this interview, Howard shares insights about what it’s like working in anti-doping law, walks through the steps he takes when working on an anti-d…
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Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara Seager
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Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here…
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Cosmic Queries – Rise of the Machines with Matt Ginsberg
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Can machine learning predict the outcome of basketball games and March Madness? On this episode of StarTalk Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice talk artificial intelligence with computer scientist and author of The Factor Man, Matt Ginsberg. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial…
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Episode 31 - A minority girl against all odds - with Sawsan Kheir
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Coming from a very traditional Druze community in northern Israel, Sawsan Kheir had a dream to become a psychologist, but not enough self-confidence. In this episode she tells Danni how she overcame lots of obstacles until she finally became a double degree PhD candidate. Sawsan also talked about her field of research which is focused on the effect…
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Cosmic Queries – Origins of the Universe, with Janna Levin
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What makes up the universe? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unveil the new StarTalk book, Cosmic Queries, with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin, breaking down the building blocks of the universe. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.star…
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49 - Developing Novel Methods to Detect Blood Doping - Jean-Francois Naud, PhD
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Dr. Jean-Francois Naud is Deputy Director and Research Associate at the Doping Control Laboratory of the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) in Québec, Canada. In our interview, he discusses his work at the WADA-accredited Doping Control Laboratory, his path to becoming an anti-doping scientist, his research to improve our ability to d…
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The COVID-19 Vaccines, with Irwin Redlener
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What’s up with the COVID-19 vaccines? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk about all things COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/s…
