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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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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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A Story of Us

Ohio State Anthropology graduate students

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An original podcast brought to you by the graduate students of the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University. Join us once as we explore the human experience! We are now a part of the Anthropology Public Outreach Program at The Ohio State University. Follow us @ohiostateAPOP
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WhatifAltHist is a podcast from Rudyard Lynch that looks to try to find the patterns in history and anthropology so as to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. It began as an enormously popular alternate history channel with nearly 600K listeners and more than 100M views on YouTube. Rudyard Lynch also hosts the podcast History 102 with Erik Torenberg, which attempts to solidly explain pivotal historical events in depth in under an hou ...
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Platypod is the official podcast of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology, and Computing. We talk about anthropology, STS, and all things tech. Tune in for conversations with researchers and experts on how technology is shaping our world. (Jingle by chimerical. CC BY-NC 4.0)
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Conversations about nutrition, agriculture, relationships, philosophy, anthropology and variables that support systems in healing. Natalie is a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and has a virtual practice called Nutrition with Confidence. Andrew has a Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy and currently works at an organic farm.
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AnthroPod

Society for Cultural Anthropology

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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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On the BiTTE

Laura, Ryan

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On the BiTTE delivers an alternative take on film reviews, uncovering everything from arthouse to mainstream cinema (without taking ourselves too seriously). Self-confessed cinephiles: Anthropologist Laura and Filmmaker Ryan expose the films brave enough to have their actors bare all.
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The Anthropocene Reviewed

Complexly, John Green

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The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene Reviewed, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including On the Media, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy and Here’s the Thing with A ...
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Carla is: a bookdragon; a 50-something with psychology and counseling degrees with post-grad work in grief/loss/trauma, sex crimes, and forensic anthropology; a woman who has lived in three haunted houses; a former freelance journalist and counselor, who is never bored; a disabled introvert who sees connections everywhere--like John Nash, only less math-y; a knitting fidget who loves horror movies with a skewed passion. Like one of her heroes, Harriet the Spy, she wants to learn everything a ...
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David Gornoski

David Gornoski

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A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, ...
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Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four year ...
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In our podcast series, produced by the Forum on Central and Eastern Europe at KU Leuven, we explore the latest academic research on the region. Through 20-minute conversations, researchers share their personal experiences from fieldwork, along with their latest findings and ideas. Tune in to hear captivating stories about politics, history, anthropology, sociology, literature, music, visual arts, and architecture.
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On Humans

Ilari Mäkelä

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Where do we come from? What brings us together? Why do we love? Why do we destroy? On Humans features conversations with leading scholars about human nature, human condition, and the human journey. From the origins of war to the psychology of love, each topic brings fresh insights into perennial questions about our self-understanding. Support: Patreon.com/OnHumans Articles: OnHumans.Substack.com Focus areas: Anthropology, Psychology, Archaeology, Philosophy, Big History
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Conversations in Anthropology

Deakin University

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A podcast about life, the universe and anthropology produced by David Boarder Giles, Timothy Neale, Cameo Dalley, Mythily Meher and Matt Barlow. Each episode features an anthropologist or two in conversation, discussing anthropology and what it has to tell us in the twenty-first century. This podcast is made in partnership with the American Anthropological Association and with support from the Faculty of Arts & Education at Deakin University.
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You're invited to hang out on Lisa Harper's back porch and enjoy conversations about all things Jesus, theological anthropology, biblical orthodoxy, Spanx, the merits of Tex-Mex and more! We believe this podcast will help you dive deeper into God's word, understand that the gospel is great news for everyday life, not just when viewed in the light of eternity, and that God is for us, that He's always been in the process of redeeming our inherent value as imago Dei and restoring us into a vibr ...
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Anthropology on Air

Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bergen

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Anthropology on Air is a podcast brought to you by the Social Anthropology department at the University of Bergen in Norway. Each season, we bring you conversations with inspiring thinkers from the anthropology world and beyond. The music in the podcast is made by Victor Lange, and the episodes are produced by Sadie Hale and Sidsel Marie Henriksen. You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthropologyonair. Or visit www.uib.no/antro, where you can find more information on the ...
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How does work culture shape human behavior and experience? How do humans create cultures? From uncomfortable truths to heart-to-heart conversations, Culture First uncovers what it really takes to build a better world of work. We all aspire to rise above the day-to-day commotion and bring more humanity into our work lives. Our host Damon Klotz is dedicated to understanding how we find meaning in our work and how to better the experience humans have within organizations. Join him as he explore ...
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Online Gods

Ian M Cook & Sahana Udupa

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Online Gods is a monthly podcast on digital cultures and their political ramifications, featuring lively conversations with scholars and activists. Presented by anthropologist Ian M. Cook, the podcast is a key initiative of the five year ERC project ONLINERPOL www.fordigitaldignity.com led by media anthropologist Sahana Udupa at LMU Munich, and cohosted by HAU Network for Ethnographic Theory. Online Gods represents our collective commitment to multimedia diffusion of research in accessible a ...
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Hear authentic experiences of an American living deep within Indian culture. Jessica Kumar engages in powerful & empathetic interviews to shed light on lesser known aspects of Indian culture, founded in cultural anthropology, sprinkled with hints of modern relationships. Join us to hear diverse voices, stereotype breakers & interesting people who are experts in: -learning Indian languages -cross-cultural parenting and racial identity -interracial relationships & marrying an Indian -cross cul ...
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Human Centered

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences

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Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fellows from CASBS history; and audio versions of occasional CASBS live events. CASBS is a scholarly community like no other for collaborative, cross-disciplinary, generative research. It brings together deep thinkers to address wicked problems and significant societal challenges. It empowers them to ...
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(Formerly The Marketplace of Ideas.) A world-traveling interview show where Colin Marshall sits down for in-depth conversations with cultural creators, internationalists, and observers of the urban scene about the work they do and the world cities they do it in, from Los Angeles to Osaka to Mexico City to London to Seoul and beyond.
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The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, edu ...
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Grow Places

Grow Places

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Welcome to the Grow Places podcast where we explore the virtuous circle of people growth and place. Brought to you by Grow Places and hosted by our Founder, Tom Larsson. These short conversations with industry leaders and community figures share insights on the built environment and open up about their purpose and what drives them on a personal level. Thank you for listening. For more information please visit our website; www.growplaces.com and connect with us @WeGrowPlaces across all social ...
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Redefining Society and Technology Podcast

Marco Ciappelli, ITSPmagazine

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Redefining Society and Technology Podcast | Musing On Society and Technology | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | Let's face it: the future is now. We live in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society and it's time to stop ignoring the profound impact technology has on us. The line between the physical and virtual worlds is no longer real—it's a figment of our imagination. We're constantly juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, and the very future of humanity in a precarious balancing act. There’s ...
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The Madcast

Nate Tilton, Eliana Madera, Kindred, and Nicholas Escobar

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The Madcast is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, academia, and everything in between. From interviewing academics working towards disability justice to reviewing media portrayals of disability, the Madcast covers a wide range of topics for folks to tune into bimonthly (twice a month). Enjoy! The podcast is hosted by the UC Berkeley Disability Lab and recorded at the Ethnic Studies Changemaker Studio at Cal. UC Berkeley Disability Lab Linktree: https://linktr.ee/calradma ...
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This Anthro Life

Anthrocurious, LLC

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This Anthro Life is the premiere go-to Anthropology Podcast that fuses human insights with cultural storytelling. We equip you with a deep understanding of the human experience to revolutionize your decision-making strategies and social impact. Head over to https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives a ...
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The University of Oxford is home to an impressive range and depth of research activities in the Humanities. TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities is a major new initiative that seeks to build on this heritage and to stimulate and support research that transcends disciplinary and institutional boundaries. Here we feature some of the networks and programmes, as well as recordings of events, and offer insights into the research that they make possible.
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Gatty Rewind Podcast

The Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University

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From the Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University, the Gatty Rewind Podcast features interviews and conversations with scholars and researchers working in and around Southeast Asia, all of whom have been invited to give a Gatty Lecture at Cornell University. Conversations cover the history, politics, economics, literature, art, and cultures of the region. Interviews are hosted by graduate students at Cornell University, and podcast topics cover the many nations and peoples of Southeast A ...
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Breaking the Code

Havas Medical Anthropology

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Behavioral science is a cornerstone of modern marketing practice, but much of what passes itself off as behavioral science is just bs. Good social science gives us the insights and roadmap we need to change behavior, but bad social science just muddies the water and tarnishes the social sciences. As behavior change is a core objective of marketing, getting behavioral science right is crucial. Join us as two behavioral scientists sound off on what is, and isn't, good social science, from a va ...
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The IILAH Podcast

Institute of International Law and the Humanities

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The IILAH podcast is the online home of lectures and conversations hosted by the Institute for International Law and the Humanities at Melbourne Law School. IILAH supports interdisciplinary scholarship on emerging questions of international law, governance and justice. Many of the significant modes of thought that have framed the way in which international lawyers understand the world have developed in conversation with the humanities. IILAH continues this engagement, through fostering dialo ...
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Events in ID

LSE Department of International Development

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Welcome to the Department of International Development at LSE events podcast. Tune in for recordings from a range of events in the Department, including lectures and panel discussions on vital subjects in the world of development. The podcasts include the Great Development Dialogue from 2020, an event on development in Asia with Deepak Nayyar and a coversation around Islamic Extremism in West Africa.
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Bowlful of Culture is a podcast that combines my two great passions, food, and anthropology, through informal and engaging conversations with my guests. It is a podcast for those interested in food, culture, and the role that food plays in people's lives. Conversations with my guests reveal how religion, heritage, family, friendships, culture, travel, and other experiences give meaning to what we eat and the way we eat.
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A reflection of 40 years of intermittent ethnographic research on the Shetland Islands. This is an experiment in intimate ethnography. Each episode of the "A-sides" follows a single theme. The same theme is explored on the "B-sides" but through contemporary fiction based on a tale found in Lawrence Tulloch's Shetland Folk Tales.
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High Tech High Unboxed

High Tech High Unboxed

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Stories of learning in and out of school, and interviews with teachers, students, and school leaders. Artwork by the inimitable Enrique "Chikle" Lugo Brought to you by HTH Unboxed: A Journal of Adult Learning in Schools Visit us online at hthunboxed.org
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Nicole Goldfarb is a Speech-Language Pathologist & Certified Orofacial Myologist, providing information through "Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb". She interviews professionals in the field of sleep & airway in order to get all of our questions answered. This series is for both professionals and those interested in sleep & airway issues. ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provide ...
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Archaeological Context

The Archaeology Podcast Network

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Uncover the mysteries of the past on Archaeological Context with Dr Noah. From deciphering the symbolism of tattoos found on prehistoric mummies to uncovering the heartbreaking tales behind the looting of Syria’s antiquities or the food and training habits of Roman gladiators, each episode offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of archaeology. Join me as we explore intriguing research from around the globe, going beyond mere objects and excavations to uncover the rich cult ...
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Mental health awareness conversations with a mission to break mental health stigma in black and brown communities, one conversation at a time. This podcast explores & unpacks mental health, wellness & wellbeing from the perspective of people of color. This podcast is hosted by the Co-founders of Eriwellbeing; Ruthie Semere Zerai, Lifecoach & Wellness entrepreneur and Dr Mikal Woldu, Anthropology Professor. For: POC/BIPOC, children of immigrants/immigrants, third culture kids, Eritreans, Ethi ...
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The Buddhist Studies Podcast

The Buddhist Studies Podcast

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In-depth explorations into the field of Buddhist Studies. Featuring candid conversations and interviews with scholars of Buddhism across the disciplines of Religious Studies, Indology, Art History, South Asian Studies, Anthropology, and more. Hosted by Dr. Kate Hartmann.
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Alaska Science Pod

UAF Geophysical Institute

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Science writer Ned Rozell has accompanied researchers all over Alaska and given firsthand accounts of discoveries, triumphs and pitfalls of field work conducted in the Last Frontier. Through in-depth conversations, Ned gives voice to research stories ranging from volcanoes, earthquakes and auroras to climate change, anthropology, paleontology and wildfires. Any natural phenomena in Alaska and the people who study them are fair game. Ned has spent more than 25 years writing hundreds of scienc ...
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DIG THIS

Podcast Production by Podstarter

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Welcome to DIG THIS - An archaeology podcast for good. Kind of like Indiana Jones…if he was a woman…more ethical…gave a shit about the people whose belongings he was stealing…and was actually doing real archaeological work. Ok. Nothing like Indiana Jones. Every second Wednesday, Archaeologist and Owner of Kleanza Consulting, Amanda Marshall welcomes guests to have fearless, fierce, and fun conversations about their discipline, the work, the business, and ask some hard questions. How do we de ...
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We host conversations at the intersection of experience design and social change to be a resource for heart-centered designers who are called to create experiences that heal our world. You will hear from professionals inside and outside the museum and cultural sectors whose expertise can inform questions like, How might we design for compassion? Or, Create digital experience accessible for all? Or, how might we create teams primed to foster a sense of belonging for diverse groups? Together, ...
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Guest: Guest: Jeremy Lasman Website: https://www.jeremylasman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylasman _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ …
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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Arielle Milkman can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/what-if-weve-been-thinking-about-wildfire-smoke-the-wrong-way/. About the post: Wildfire smoke toxicity is linked with multisystemic adverse health effects. Scientists are increasingly studying wildfire hea…
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Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex, Manchester by the Sea, Brokeback Mountain) is a Golden Globe-winning and Oscar and Tony-nominated actress. Michelle joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what constitutes an apex dinosaur skeleton, thinking she may have had one of the the last great American childhoods, and missing getting into good trouble and tryi…
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Vote Back Porch Theology for Podcast Impact Award at the K-LOVE Fan Awards! Vote here: KLOVEFanAwards.com! Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology is an encore with Natalie Grant and Bernie Herms because we simply could fit all the wisdom bombs they dropped regarding hanging onto hope when the miracle you prayed for seems delayed into one episo…
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After reading 3,000+ pages for this series, I've concluded the Jews represent history's most improbable civilization. Pennsylvania alone has almost as many people as all Jews worldwide (15 million), yet this tiny desert tribe has repeatedly altered world history's trajectory over 4,000 years. They've produced ONE-THIRD of all Nobel Prize winners wh…
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Allison Chi-Tsen Wu, founder of Forge Wellness DC™, supports clients in healing through behavioral health coaching and lifestyle change. Informed by Mary Ruddick’s work, she empowers others to address root causes and reclaim self-mastery in their healing journey. ***** Sign up for our FREE newsletter: https://go.nutritionwithconfidence.com/nwc-news…
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Episode Notes Ben Krueger talks to cellist, composer, and teacher Okorie Johnson, who performs as OkCello, about music, teaching, and community. And, appropriately, they talk about how all three of those are, themselves, a form of conversation. OkCello Website Learn more about the PBL Leadership Academy…
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We exercise our ethnographic muscles as we revel in the esoteric dynamics of Australian Pool Culture, the mysteries of Eric Weinstein's theories as revealed by Curt Jaimungal, and the contradictions of MAGA cultists. Supplementary Material 28 00:00 Matt's Ethnography of Australian Swimming Culture 06:19 Pool Etiquette and Social Dynamics 08:46 Mutu…
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy public transit story. Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free t…
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In this episode, host Francine Barchett teams up with co-host Lijun Zhang, a Cornell PhD student in history, for a riveting conversation with Dr. Martina Nguyen, Associate Professor of History at Baruch College, City University of New York. Dr. Nguyen shares the story of a provocative newspaper column penned by prominent Vietnamese intellectual Ngu…
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What if we told you that the biggest driver of quality of life in a building isn’t space, location, or sleek design – but how connected people feel to each other? In this thought-provoking episode of the Grow Places Podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with Adam Hinds, co-founder of LifeProven, to unpack what truly makes a place thrive. From ESG’s misund…
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David Gornoski sits down with Joshua Rainer to discuss the religiosity of diet, the demonization of sugar, the flexibility of the honey diet, Dr Casey Means becoming Trump's pick for Surgeon General, and more. Follow Joshua Rainer on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…
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Episode Notes Alec talks to Nika Dubrovsky about Anthropology for Kids, a project she started with her husband, anthropologist David Graeber. Referenced in this Episode: Anthopology for Kids Cities Made Differently by David Graeber and Nika Dubrovsky The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow David Graeber on the Charlie Rose Show De…
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In this solo reflection, I wrestle with one of the deepest questions I've encountered—not just on this podcast, but in my life: Why should humanity continue at all? What started as pre-travel anxiety before a flight to Peru led me to reflect on the season’s central thread. Throughout Season 8, I’ve spoken with anthropologists, philosophers, educato…
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Chris Nowinski (Stop Hitting Kids in the Head, Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis, Concussion Legacy Foundation) is an author, retired pro-wrestler, and neuroscientist. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss never forgetting the culture shock of wealth while studying at Harvard, his stint wrestling on Monday Night Raw, and not having ever…
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India has an ecosystem of multilingualism. Yet there is an immense pressure to let go of indigenous languages which are less frequently used and adopt majority languages like Hindi. In India, the modern hierarchy of languages puts English on top, major languages like Hindi in the middle and regional languages and dialects on the bottom. A sad state…
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Join David Gornoski and special guest Christian von Uffel for a fascinating deep dive into the root causes of chronic fatigue and how we can recover. Discover how mold exposure impacts your health, how B vitamins can restore your gut, and the surprising ways antibiotics and peptides can combat harmful bacteria—plus much more in this eye-opening con…
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After reading THOUSANDS of pages on Jewish civilization, I've hit that "skeleton key" threshold where the soul of a civilization becomes clear. Like India, Judaism is an "asterisk civilization"—for every principle, there's a paradoxical counterpoint. The sheer historical complexity demands its own dedicated video. Modern discourse about Jews suffer…
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The once-mighty Maya civilization—with populations LARGER than today's Yucatan—faced apocalyptic collapse in the 10th century. As unprecedented drought persisted, desperate nobles demanded increasingly extreme blood sacrifices while peasants abandoned a system clearly abandoned by the gods. The priests, whose calendar had predicted this cycle of ri…
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The Manhattan Project for cancer continues! David Gornoski is joined by Dr. John A. Catanzaro for a conversation on what causes cancer, whether sugar is to be blamed, Neo7 Bioscience's approach to treating cancer using affordable drugs, and more. Check out Dr John Catanzaro's website here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com…
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⚠️𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you m…
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Mo Amer (Mo, The Vagabond, Black Adam) is an award-winning comedian and actor. Mo joins the Armchair Expert to discuss feeling anxiety only when there’s something unsettled at home, embracing the responsibility of being a comic that’s also made a personally and culturally meaningful thing, and the best part of his new show being that he gets to int…
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Vote Back Porch Theology for Podcast Impact Award at the K-LOVE Fan Awards! Vote here: KLOVEFanAwards.com! During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology, I have the absolute delight of diving deep into some real-life stuff with two dear friends, Natalie Grant, and her husband, Bernie Herms. Unless you’re living off the grid and are listening t…
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The podcast arrives at 'late stage' Gary discourse as Matt and Chris attempt to enter the man, the myth, and the legend, Gary Stevenson, into a reductive classification system (that once again includes no mention of inequality). The gurometer was not built to handle this level of elite education and trading acumen, and has often been dismissed by a…
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The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay May 9, 2025 A Post-RSAC 2025 Reflection on the Kinda Funny and Pretty Weird Ways Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity Intersect, Interact, and Often Simply Ignore Each Other. By Marco Ciappelli | Musing on Society and Technology Here we are — once again, back from RSAC. Back from the future. Or at le…
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One of the best parts of hosting the Origins podcast is talking with remarkable scientists whose ideas have changed the way we understand ourselves and our world. My recent conversation with Neil Shubin was particularly enjoyable, not only because Neil is a friend whose insights I admire, but because our dialogue ranged across some of the most fasc…
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Binary thinking is out of fashion. But what about biological sex? Whatever we might say about diversity and fluidity, the ideas of “male” and “female” seem essential in biology. I’ve taught the subject. I’ve drawn bees and flowers, with arrows from anthers to ovaries. I’ve used the terms “dad cell” and “mother cell” while doing so. I don’t know how…
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Each May, the dazzling and often divisive Eurovision song contest stirs up a whirlwind of fans, deep emotions, and fierce debates. Ahead of this year’s edition, political scientists Maryna Shevtsova and Peter Vermeersch delve into the social and political undercurrents of Eurovision — and its future. A lifelong fan with a sharp analytical lens, Mar…
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Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a time they escaped a cult. Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free tri…
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Oh boy. We've found ourselves in a bit of Barney Rubble, eh? However hard we try, we seem to find ourselves back in prison. And in this episode, you can listen to us in "real-time" literally figuring out how many "prison movies" we've already uncovered, and it's alarming. We're back with Mr. Mackenzie after we did YOUNG ADAM all those episodes ago,…
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In this episode, guest co-host Iris Luo (Cornell PhD candidate in Human-Centered Design) joins host Francine Barchett to interview Elissa “E” Domingo Badique, a Cornell PhD candidate in Performance and Media Arts. E describes their winding journey—from serving as a community advisor at Harvard to working as a makeup artist in Japan. But it was a fa…
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In his latest appearance on the Lynne Scott Haggerman Show, NASA physicist Dr Weiping Yu demonstrates how his study of light led him to a new way of looking at the universe. What is wrong with the current physics model? What is consciousness, and where does it originate? Listen to the whole conversation to find out more. Check out the Lynne Scott H…
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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Elie Danziger can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/the-ecosystem-multiple-navigating-the-transatlantic-fate-of-biosphere-1-%c2%bd/. About the post: Experimental "ecosystems" emerge from the relation between facilities. The DSE case shows how ecosystems are de…
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David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about David's new article on Iran at the American Conservative, the Christian tendency to objectify Jesus, the anti-American ideas of Douglas Murray, what Mary's Magnificat tells us about defending the vulnerable, what self-sacrifice really means, and more. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoi…
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Episode Notes Alec talks to Linzi Golding, Erin Asselin, and Melanie Gonzalez about keeping things simple, celebrating small changes, smart ways to share data with schools, and how to recognize and celebrate effort, even when it doesn’t lead to the outcomes we were hoping for. To see an example of a driver diagram (and get a transcript for this epi…
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Michael Lewis (Who is Government: The Untold Story of Public Service, Against the Rules, The Big Short) is a best-selling writer, journalist, and podcast host. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his dad’s advice to not waste his education to figure out what he wanted to do for a living, incredible insider art stories from being the stock …
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In which Carla and her co-author and friend Robert Ford have fun and find cupcakes. Hope you do as well. Video version to follow shortly. Uninterrupted by ads on all feeds. List of Bob's works robertfordauthor.com: Instagram, Bluesky Rattlesnake Kisses (Knucklebucket) by Bob Ford and John Boden Cattywampus (Knucklebucket) by Bob Ford and John Boden…
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In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jessica Thompson, a paleoanthropologist whose work explores the evolution of early humans and the environments that shaped them. We began our conversation by grounding ourselves in the vast timescales of human evolution—discussing milestones like upright walking, brain expansion, and the eme…
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In this episode, I talk with David Raichlen, an evolutionary anthropologist whose research explores the intersection of movement, brain health, and human evolution. We unpack how our species’ deep history of physical activity—from hunting and foraging to long-distance migration—has shaped the structure and function of our brains. David walks us thr…
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Jon Bernthal (The Accountant 2, The Bear, Real Ones) is an Emmy Award-winning actor and podcast host. Jon joins the Armchair Expert to discuss making peace with the beard, how looking like a real person has been an asset in his career, and teaching his kids to not react to negative emotions. Jon and Dax talk about the positive values he was exposed…
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Vote Back Porch Theology for Podcast Impact Award at the K-LOVE Fan Awards! Vote here: KLOVEFanAwards.com! During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology we’re wrapping up a 3-part series on Zephaniah in a series we called “The Theology of Compassionate Consequences”. It may initially sound like an oxymoron – a contradiction in terms - to pair …
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