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Welcome To Earth Stories is a cosmic joyride for your ears. These are short, dark and beautiful stories that will challenge your perspective. Each show is different but they all will take you to unexpected places. If your new you can start with Programable, Better Version Of You, Murder Within the Colour Wheel or the latest episode. Since this is a cosmic joyride for your ears I recommend headphones, and a mug of ginger tea.
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This podcast centers on my research and understanding of color, color usage, and optics as they relate to theories of human color perception in the making of visual art and design. By Ed Charbonneau, an artist (drawing & painting focus), and an adjunct faculty member in the Foundation and Fine Arts Departments at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (Content expressed does not reflect the views of the Minneapolis College of Art & Design)
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On brand with ... I love listening to other people’s experiences in business. When I present, I like to use stories to illustrate the key principles of personal brand and impact in action, bringing the theory to life for my audience. On brand with brings these ideas together, adding colour, and sharing stories of personal branding in action. My vision has always been to bring the power of personal branding to as wide an audience as possible. For individuals to use their personal brand to unl ...
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The Luxury Mind

Paul Russell and Helen Villiers

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The Luxury Mind is co-hosted by Paul Russell and Helen Villiers and explores the psychology of luxury consumers. It delves into the thought processes, emotions, and decision-making patterns of high net worth individuals and offers insights on influence, persuasion, and behavioural prediction, helping luxury businesses engage effectively with discerning consumers. Paul and Helen use an engaging, accessible style, blending theory with real-world examples, making complex ideas easy to understan ...
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Sing For Science is a science and music podcast produced with Talkhouse where musicians talk to scientists about science as it connects to their most famous songs. Created and hosted by New York musician, Matt Whyte, the podcast’s goal is to increase science literacy for as many people as possible by reaching a variety of different musicians’ fan bases. Listeners come to the show through their love of music and leave with a new piece of knowledge. Science literacy and respect for expertise a ...
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What if everything you know is just a cleverly crafted illusion? In this episode I share a personal revelation that has turned my world upside down. But as I navigate this new reality, Jill and Josh dive into a far more perplexing mystery: Are we all just characters in a grand narrative, controlled by unseen hands? As Jill grapples with the unsettl…
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Hi I am rich. Could you please do this ridiculous request for me? Don't ask me any questions. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of surgery, death, murder, suicide, misogyny This week Courtney Smyth, author of The Undetectables and 2024's The Undead Complex, and Ireland's foremost amateur expert in Frances Glessner Lee peels the detail…
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Recorded Live at the Emory Ideas Fest at Emory University’s Oxford Campus on September 20, 2024. Join Atlanta Music Icon Jermaine Dupri and Georgia Tech ethnographer Dr. Joycelyn Wilson for a conversation about how Atlanta grew to become a cultural phenomenon. We go into detail about Jermaine’s start in the music business through school talent show…
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This one goes out to Doctor Rogers... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of bodily harm (castration) This week we finish our duology of episodes about how easy it was to come up with ideas before ideas had been invented as Ryan takes on a whistle-stop tour of medieval philosophy. In this episode we discuss the rediscovery of Aristotle,…
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Josh, the co-host of the After Party, stumbles on a clue that reshapes his understanding of existence but is this just another outlandish conspiracy theory? This maybe the most unique show ever concieved, it’s not only funny but intuitive at the same time. I’m thankful to Jill and Josh for creating a podcast all about Welcome To Earth Stories, but …
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Let's hope our professors hear this one... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of transphobia, bodily functions (defecation), conflict We're back late after having to factory reset my laptop for our most inscrutable episode yet, as Steven achieves his goal of coming on this show and secretly giving the audience homework. In this episode…
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Josh disappears in a cloud of mystery leaving leaving Jill to scramble for a guest co-host. Has Josh’s delusions taken him to a path of no return? Season 7, Special Episode Special thanks to Welcome to earth stories after party. This episode is their best one yet. Please check out J Scott Hardin’s new book, Knockout Reel. J is a good friend of the …
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It's London, innit Content warning: this episode contains mentions of sex, stereotyping, death, zombies, nuclear annihilation, existentialism murder, mental health issues, the Nazis Editor's note - the quality of this call recording is a bit crackly at the start of the episode but evens out as it goes on This week on Hyperfixations, author of the R…
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Down, down, down, by the river... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death, murder, bodily functions (urination), sex Please note - this episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Larian would not be working on Baldur's Gate 4 This week on Hyperfixations, Amethysa, Ally, and Nigel resist their Dark Urges as we discuss Laria…
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Recorded Live at the Museum of Natural History in Oxford, England on August 8th, 2024. Folk icon Peggy Seeger talks with Oxford University Biology Professor Tim Coulson about her experience as feminist, ecologist, activist, mother, musician, Seeger and more. Eco Feminism can be defined as a branch of feminism and political ecology that explores the…
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As the guest on the latest episode of “Welcome to Earth Stories After Party,” I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the hosts, Josh and Jill. The episode began with a warm introduction, highlighting my role as the writer, director, and producer of “Welcome to Earth Stories.” Season 7, Special Episode The hosts expressed their excitement to hav…
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And the Academy Award for Best Podcast goes to... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of strained parental relationships, ableism, divorce, nuclear radiation, domestic terrorism and the 9/11 terror attacks, self-mutilation, racism This week the episode 100 celebrations conclude as Ally comes on the show to discuss the Academy Awards, es…
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The fire fades... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death, rot, decay, existentialism, murder, genocide, cosmic dread, unwanted medical procedures, unwanted bodily transformations Please note - this episode contains mild spoilers for the plots of Elden Ring, Dark Souls III, and Bloodborne This week the episode 100 celebrations cont…
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Join hosts Josh and Jill on the season finale of “Welcome to Earth Stories ” as they dissect the latest episode, filled with unexpected twists and high stakes. Season 7, Episode 15 From the thrilling climax involving Tim and Amber’s race against time to the humorous and heartfelt moments that define the series, this episode has it all. The duo also…
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In the season seven finale the narrative reaches a thrilling climax as York confronts the feral cube threatening to annihilate reality. Season 7, Episode 14 The episode intertwines the fates of characters Tim and Amber, who grapple with their existence and the chaos around them. As they navigate a city in turmoil, they uncover cryptic clues and fac…
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Hey guys, we've reached a hundred episodes; take us seriously now. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of nuclear warfare, nuclear annihilation, the genocide in Palestine, the Unabomber, the 9/11 terror attacks This week it's Hyperfixations' 100th episode, and Louise from episode 1 returns for a behind the scenes episode full of exclusi…
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This episode originally aired on 11/18/2020. In this encore episode, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from the band Living Colour join us for a discussion with NYU fascism and propaganda professor, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, about the fascism playbook, how authoritarian regimes end, fascism and the illusion of authenticity, modern examples like Trump, and Bil…
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Astrophysicist Sebastian Aaronson unlocks the mysteries of the cubes, including the feral cube that poses a danger to reality itself. Season 7, Episode 12 On this episode I’m frantically listening to old recordings of Sebastain Aaronson from the 1940’s. Tape after tape unearths more clues as the cloud of mystery dissipates. This is the penultimate …
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Yellow and blue makes green! Yellow and blue makes green! Content warning: this episode contains mentions of bodily functions (urination), mental illness Editor's note - Graham's audio becomes a bit choppy in the middle of the episode, I have done my best to clean it up, it does return to normal This week, Graham, sits down with Ally and Nigel for …
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Jill and Josh from the After Party breaks down Skin Deep, the latest episode of our show. We also receive more clues about the conspiracy and intimate details about Jill and Josh’s relationship. Season 7, episode 11 Please subscribe to their show on Spotify or Apple by searching for Welcome To Earth Stories, The After Party. You can also follow the…
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A 98 year old librarian reveals clues embedded in her skin that could change the course of history. Season 7, Episode 10 They say you can’t stop at one tatto0. I think this is true. They become addictive and sooner or later your whole body is turned into a billboard. My wife wants a tatto0, a small cute tatto0. I’m trying to warn her against it but…
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Jill and Josh breaks down, Must be the Whiskey. However tempers flair between our hosts.Season 7, Episode 9 Thank you to Jill and Josh from Welcome to earth stories after party. Their podcast is normally two hours long what your hearing is an abbreviated and edited version.To give back please buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstoriesYou can …
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Is this the Principle Reality or are we living in a fabrication?Season 7, Episode 8Amber and Tim merge with the Googol-cube and discover the truth of their existence.Starring Timothy Kemo Brien as Tim and Karin Heimdahl who played Amber.Cameo appearance by Emily Inkpen from the Dex Legacy Series, who played the waitress. You can visit me on twitter…
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Recorded Live at the Anime Station store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on July 13, 2024, rapper Denzel Curry talks with UC Irvine cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi Ito about his relationship to anime and anime culture in Japan and abroad. We discuss Mimi’s research that tracked how manga and anime grew from just a Japanese export to a global phenomen…
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The after party show breaks down enter the sandstorm however Jill and Josh reveals some embarrassing details about their relationship. Season 7, Episode 7I'm not a fan of gossip and hearing couples trash talk each other. We as the human race love to hear the latest dirt in peoples lives and consume every second of a celebrities fall from grace. Thi…
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To understand the Apeiron Realm your intrepid host goes to the main source. Season 7, Episode 6I spoke with the well-renowned author Victor Sandstorm at Happy Trails mental asylum. Mr Sandstorm believed his villainous characters came to life, and it was up to him to put them down.We both experienced the same phenomenon, a massive googol-cube courte…
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This week, Helen and Paul dive into the fascinating concept of brand narcissism and how it can negatively impact luxury brands. They chat about how some brands seem to get caught up in their own image and status, almost like they're gazing at themselves in a mirror all day. This obsession often comes with a worrying lack of empathy towards their cu…
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Criticism can either make you or break you, but sometimes it goes too far.Season 7, Episode 5I was listening to a fan podcast of Welcome To Earth Stories. They break down each episode and deliver the glitter and the dirt.The hosts, Josh and Jill, made some valid points, even though I think they're wrong. Please let me know your thoughts, you could …
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Are Tim and Amber mere characters in a fictional world?We're going to climb over the fourth wall and peek behind the curtains. We're also revisiting Mr Fetter as we blur the lines between realities.Season 7, Episode 4Thank you to the talented cast who brought these characters to life. Even though they were already alive in my head, but that's all s…
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In this episode, Helen and Paul discuss the concept of affordable luxury. They explore whether luxury can truly be affordable or if affordability compromises the exclusivity and scarcity that define luxury. They examine examples of brands like Michael Kors and Ted Baker that started as luxury brands but became more accessible over time. They also d…
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The Family drama heats up as a massive cube arrives on the outskirts of Toronto. Will Amber and Tim survive the family feud, much less the cube?Season 7, episode 3Starring Timothy from Create Art Podcast Also starring Karin from Chaika.Featuring Tiffany C. Lewis from Rebellion Lit and Graffiti Bleu, For all things Graffiti including his Youtube cha…
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Recorded Live inside the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science in Boston on June 10, 2024. Join Bleachers frontman and 11-time Grammy Winning super-producer Jack Antonoff for a discussion about his track “The Waiter” on which he muses about the notion that time could stop hinting at the subjectivity of time perception. On hand to talk…
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Did Amber kill Tim? This question and others will be revealed as we venture outside Zenith city, and if you think your family is dysfunctional you haven’t seen nothing yet.Season 7, Episode 2Prepare yourself for a sexy AI, unbelievable car chases and an upside down reality as we discover how deep the rabbit hole goes.Starring the “real” Timothy fro…
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The conversation explores the subjective experience of luxury and how it varies across cultures and individuals. Different people have different views on what constitutes luxury, and it can change over time as well. The discussion touches on the concept of scarcity and how it makes things more attractive. The hosts also discuss the idea of luxury i…
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To be free from control a sacrifice was required, but does Amber have the nerve to squeeze the trigger. Season 7, Episode 1I'm afraid that anything I say about this episode and Season 7 will spoil it for you. I can't stand spoilers. If you are a smart alec, you may think the title of this episode is already a big spoiler, but trust me it's not.The …
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In this episode of 'The Luxury Mind,' hosts Helen Villers and Paul Russell explore the critical role aesthetics play in luxury branding. They delve into a listener's question about how visual elements like labels, packaging, and website design affect customer perception. Helen and Paul discuss the psychological principles at play, such as the halo …
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The final episode of Season 3. A reflection on the past three seasons. The Book of Colour Concepts, Alexandra Loske and Sarah Lowengard, Taschen 2024 Color Theory: A Critical Introduction, Aaron Fine, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2021 Magenta + Green = Blue? Instagram video reel Black Flag, TV Party, 1982 Send us a text Please find more information to e…
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Paul and Helen explore the concept of customer loyalty and brand loyalty in the luxury industry. They delve into the psychological principles behind loyalty, such as the mere exposure effect, the halo effect, and confirmation bias. Their discussion also highlights the importance of emotional connections and exclusivity in fostering brand loyalty. T…
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Welcome to another episode of "The Luxury Mind" with Helen Villers and Paul Russell. This week, Helen and Paul delve into the fascinating world of aspirational marketing in the luxury sector. Building on last week's discussion about emotional rewards, they explore the powerful desire to own iconic items like the Birkin bag by Hermès. Helen candidly…
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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…
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Interview with Gamma Jeanne; a departure from our more in-depth discussions of color theory. Jeanne's career as an artist spans over nine decades and includes working with acrylic paints in the 1940s and being at the center of department store design in the 1950s. Our conversation is wide-ranging as it addresses an artist's inner drive to create an…
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In this episode of "The Luxury Mind," co-hosts Helen Villiers and Paul Russell delve into the compelling concept of perfection as it relates to luxury brands. They explore how brands like Rolls Royce embody perfection through flawless craftsmanship and how these high standards in luxury goods influence consumer perception and desire. Paul sheds lig…
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In this episode, co-hosts Paul and Helen delve into the emotional and psychological allure of luxury consumption. They discuss the foundational understanding of how emotional rewards, ranging from the joy of owning unique items to affirming one's status, significantly influence our attraction to luxury goods. Paul explains the expertise of luxury b…
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Recorded Live at the Totality 2024 Festival in Hannibal, NY following the Total Solar Eclipse and Laraaji’s performance of his Sun Piano/Moon Piano albums. Ambient/New Age music legend Laraaji talks about how he represents the moon’s energy in 12 musical notes, his time at Howard University in the 1960s, his experience observing the Total Solar Ecl…
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It’s amazing how a single cosmic event can bring humanity together. I almost missed it and a chance to take in the sublime.As people created in the image of God we remain divided. As long as we walked the earth we have lived in tribes and fought over land. In recent years tribal affiliation has intensified with the weapons of critical race theory a…
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