Best Fascination And Frustration Podcasts (2024)

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#833 - Eric Weinstein - Are We On The Brink Of A Revolution? 3:31:03

14m ago3:31:03

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Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, economist, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital and a podcaster. It feels like the world is reaching a fever-pitch. From deep fakes to cheap fakes, AI girlfriends to senile presidents, we've never had more access to information, and yet it's never been harder to work out what is true. So, what do we do? Expec…

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#832 - Rudyard Lynch - Is This The Most Absurd Time In History? 1:47:46

21h ago1:47:46

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Rudyard Lynch is a YouTuber and a historian. Is the modern world weird? Whether it's incels, brat summer, a broken media landscape, godlessness or a decline in institutional trust it seems like lots of modernity is kind of odd. From the fall of empires to the rise of new world orders, how does our current timeline compare to the rest of recent hist…

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#092 ADHD in Gifted Individuals: Insights w/ William Curb 31:36

8h ago31:36

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In this episode, Sophia welcomes William Curb, the creator and host of the 'Hacking Your ADHD' podcast. They discuss the journey of discovering and managing ADHD from lived experiences, the importance of understanding, good strategies, tools and medication. William shares that recognition and acceptance of having ADHD, alongside building routines a…

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#831 - Dan Martell - How To Stop Wasting Your Time & Money On Things That Don’t Matter 2:35:41

2h ago2:35:41

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Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. The saying “money can’t buy time” is often used to emphasise the importance of not wasting your days. But what if there was a way to actually buy back your time. What if using your money well actually can liberate your life? Expect to learn what "the bigger it gets, the harder it gets" means in …

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 2:08:58

4h ago2:08:58

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Website - Tumblr - Twitter We are having Thinky Thoughts about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

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#830 - Alex Hormozi - 24 Controversial Truths About Success & Failure 3:04:44

1d ago3:04:44

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Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience. Yet again this is so, so good. Expect to learn how to stop being indecisive and take action,…

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#829 - Dr Leah Lagos - How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability 58:39

1h ago58:39

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Dr Leah Lagos is a clinical psychologist, HRV performance coach and an author. Heart Rate Variability is one of the most important new metrics that people are using to gauge heart health, longevity and fitness, but improving it can be a minefield. Thankfully Dr Lagos has spent decades optimising the HRVs of some of the world's highest performers an…

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#828 - Dan Bilzerian - What Happened To Dan Bilzerian? 2:00:33

13m ago2:00:33

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Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player. What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for a decade? Without any budget or time or resource constraints. What would you discover from doing every adventure available in the modern world? And what would you truly value once it was over? Expect to learn where Dan has be…

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#827 - Whitney Cummings - Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? 2:25:42

11h ago2:25:42

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Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster. Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by. Making your needs known, setting boundaries, being able to disappoint people without being afraid. If it's such an important skill, why is it so hard to discover how to develop it? Expect to learn how Whitney has been changed …

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#826 - Jonny Miller - How To Stop Feeling So Frustrated All The Time 1:32:35

4d ago1:32:35

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Jonny Miller is a writer, nervous system coach and a podcaster. Emotions are scary. Feeling feelings and being truly connected to your life is hard. But what if the solution to these thinking problems doesn't lie in thinking more, but in fixing your body, nervous system and breath first? Expect to learn why it’s so hard to feel feelings, whether it…

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#825 - Macken Murphy - The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat 2:00:41

1h ago2:00:41

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Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Why do people cheat? Is it just the allure of novelty? Dissatisfaction in their current relationship? Fear of being left? Retaliation for their partner cheating? Macken's brand new study gives so many fascinating answers to these questions. Expect t…

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#824 - Ross Edgley - 317 Miles: Breaking The Longest Non-Stop Swim Record 1:58:52

3d ago1:58:52

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Ross Edgley is an endurance athlete and an author. Ross just broke the world record for the world's longest non-stop river swim. It took over 2 days with no sleep, no stopping or touching land. He's also swum around the entire UK and competed head to head with sharks. Time to find out how his mind, body and preparation works. Expect to learn how Ro…

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 1:55:42

23d ago1:55:42

1:55:42

Website - Tumblr - Twitter We are having Thinky Thoughts about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1By Fascination and Frustration

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#823 - Dr Jonathan Anomaly - Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes? 1:50:38

17d ago1:50:38

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Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author. The concept of hand-selecting your baby’s traits has been an idea since the dawn of genetic science. This technology is now available. But just how ethical is it to shape your child’s destiny, and what unseen problems might a world with this science be facing? Expect to learn why so man…

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#822 - Dr Andy Galpin - The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Sleep Hacking 2:14:58

13d ago2:14:58

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Dr Andy Galpin is a professor of kinesiology, exercise scientist, and an author. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and poor sleep is affecting almost everyone. Andy has some of the best, evidence-based strategies for improving both, while becoming fitter and more resilient. Expect to learn which metrics matter most fo…

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#821 - Tulsi Gabbard - Who Actually Runs The US Government? 1:56:56

8d ago1:56:56

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Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, military veteran, and former U.S. Representative. Our elected officials are supposed to be in charge of the country we live in. But the more we learn about the inner workings of government, the less that seems to be true. So, who is really running the show, and what will the future of America look like for those who t…

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#820 - Bridget Phetasy - “Sleep Your Way To Empowerment” Has Failed Women 1:56:32

10d ago1:56:32

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Bridget Phetasy is a writer, comedian and a podcast host. We all have moments in life we wish we could undo. But when an entire generation has been told that all life paths are acceptable and there is no judgement no matter how you spend your time, what happens when they grow up? Expect to learn why Bridget regrets her twenties, her controversial t…

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EQPOD0003 - Supplementation of Mares w/ Dr. Giovana Catandi 33:08

1M ago33:08

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Summary Dr. Giovana Catandi discusses her research on the effects of dietary supplements on oocyte metabolism and reproductive outcomes in mares. In her previous study, she found that oocytes from older mares have reduced metabolic function and lower developmental potential. In her latest study, she tested the effects of dietary additives on oocyte…

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#091 From Frustration to Fascination: Guiding Gifted Kids w/ Dr. Joanne Foster 36:20

12d ago36:20

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In this episode, Dr. Joanne Foster, an expert in gifted education and author, shares her journey and insights into supporting the wellbeing of gifted children. Originating from a classroom experience that sparked her interest in gifted education, Dr. Foster dives into topics such as motivating gifted children, the importance of finding an optimal m…

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#819 - Dominic Cummings - The Secrets Behind A Crumbling British Government 2:01:46

12d ago2:01:46

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Dominic Cummings is a political strategist who served as Chief Adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Dominic has masterminded some of the biggest events in recent history. From leading the Vote Leave campaign during Brexit to quarterbacking Boris Johnson's Covid response, he has seen the inside of UK and US government at their most chaot…

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#818 - Andrew Wilkinson - How To Stop Feeling Like Your Success Is Never Enough 1:52:28

15d ago1:52:28

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Andrew Wilkinson is an entrepreneur, co-founder of Tiny, and an investor. "I'll be happy when..." is the beginning of many people's mindsets about life and happiness. We assume that happiness sits on the other side of the next set of goals, even though right now we're on the other side of our last set of goals. So the question is, what if you're a …

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The Bear - Season 3 2:05:32

1M ago2:05:32

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Website - Tumblr - Twitter Join us as we discuss season 3 of The Bear.By Fascination and Frustration

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#817 - Dr Anna Machin - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Love, Lust & Cheating 1:39:37

28d ago1:39:37

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Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist at Oxford University and an author. Love is pretty fascinating. This odd cocktail of hormones and neurochemicals can turn even the most normal person insane. What is it? Why did it evolve? And why do we seem to have no control over when it comes and when it goes? Expect to learn what the evolutionary…

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#816 - 2.25M Q&A - The Manosphere, Mike Israetel & Overcoming Insecurities 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

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I hit 2.25 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. As always there’s some great questions in here about my single life, my new project with Mike Israetel, and how I overcome insecurities. Expect to learn what th…

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#815 - Blaine Anderson - A Woman’s Guide To Attracting Women 1:57:30

22d ago1:57:30

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Blaine Anderson is a dating coach, a speaker and a YouTuber. Expect to learn how women want to be approached, how to overcome approach anxiety, the most important factors for designing the perfect online dating profile, the best strategies to text women well, what are the biggest red flags to watch out for on a first date, whether it's okay to appr…

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#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants 1:40:02

24d ago1:40:02

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Doctor Mike is a family medicine physician and a YouTuber. There’s a lot of information in the health space. With so much data out there, what are the best ways to discern real health advice from false claims? Expect to learn whether there really is an uptick in Adult ADHD diagnoses, whether SSRIs are being over prescribed, the worst beauty trends …

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#813 - Joe Hudson - The Art Of Mastering Your Emotions 2:19:39

2M ago2:19:39

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Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. We are often our own harshest critics. Everyone knows that it’s important to be kinder and more understanding to ourselves, yet this is a challenge. So what is a more reliable route to developing self-compassion, stopping negative self-talk and getting out of our own way? Expect to learn what …

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#812 - Mike Baker - Emergency Episode: Former CIA Agent On Trump Assassination Attempt 1:13:06

27d ago1:13:06

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An emergency episode in the wake of this past weekend. No ads, no edits — just a raw, unfiltered conversation with former Central Intelligence Agency officer and security expert Mike Baker. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before…

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#811 - Tim Kennedy - Emergency Episode: Special Forces Sniper Explains Trump Shooting 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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An emergency episode in the wake of this past weekend. No ads, no edits — just a raw, unfiltered conversation with Special Forces Sniper and Green Beret Tim Kennedy. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chrisw…

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#810 - Brett Cooper - The Quiet Revolution Against Modern Feminism 2:44:39

30d ago2:44:39

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Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. It's revolutionary to say that you want to get married young and build a family in the modern world. But why? Is the choice between being co-opted by capitalism or conned by the patriarchy? Surely there must be a better solution for men and women. Expect to learn how Brett feels abou…

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#809 - Cory Allen - The Spiritual Pursuit Of Becoming A Braver Person 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

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Cory Allen is a meditation coach, podcaster, and an author. We all face challenges in life. However, learning to navigate your emotions and understanding the role that your thoughts play in your wellbeing can make hard times much more manageable. Expect to learn why so many people feel like they are drifting in life, why genuine change is so hard t…

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#090 Gifted but Struggling: A Deep Dive into Underachievement w/ Brianne Hudak 41:39

2M ago41:39

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In this insightful podcast episode, Sophia welcomes Brianne Hudak, a seasoned educator and current doctoral student specializing in educational leadership, to discuss underachievement among gifted students. Brianne shares her extensive experience in various educational roles and her dedication to supporting gifted and talented students. The convers…

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#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends 2:24:41

2M ago2:24:41

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Dr David Kipping is an astronomer, a professor at Columbia University and a YouTuber. Expect to learn David’s thoughts on Terrence Howard’s appearance on Joe Rogan, what actually happens as you approach the speed of light, if there is any chance of finding intelligent life out there in the universe, how big the universe actually is, the biggest que…

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#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise? 2:16:28

2M ago2:16:28

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Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Christianity is nothing new. But it's seeing a resurgence in popularity among some unexpected groups - public intellectuals and Gen Z. What is going on that only shortly after it was cool to be an atheist, it's now cool to go to church on a Sunday again? Expect to learn whether we are actually se…

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#806 - Brian Klaas - Chaos Theory: The Hidden Force That Secretly Controls Your Life 1:33:10

2M ago1:33:10

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Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author. Small, seemingly insignificant events can have profound effects on the world. But how much of our fate is truly determined by chance, and if chaos plays such a huge role, how much control do we actually have over anything? Expect to learn the chance story …

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Conversations with Dead People 6.11: Grave(s06e22) 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

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We conclude our conversation about season 6 of Buffy, with the finale, 'Grave'. Check out the episodes we’ve got coming up here. Come talk to us on Twitter and Tumblr, or email us and please review us on iTunes.

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#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology 1:47:58

2M ago1:47:58

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Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through some of my favourites. Expect to learn why our mental model of the world…

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Ep. 43 - Season 4 Round Up 2/2 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

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Join us for this episode of South Side Rules where we discuss Season 4 of Shameless holistically. We finalise The Shamelist, we talk about each of the main characters, the season overall, and how it made us feel. We also discuss your write ins and answer questions. What fun! This episode contains a very brief spoiler section at the end of the episo…

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#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat 2:24:37

2M ago2:24:37

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Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you’ve ever wondered “is this diet actually working” then you're probably not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for losing fat in the most efficient way possible. And today we get a ful…

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