Best Hear UR Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 608 - Genesee Sturgeon: A Modern Fish-tory 18:34

1M ago18:34

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The lake sturgeon is the oldest and largest native fish species in the Great Lakes for more than 10,000 years. Prior to European contact, indigenous tribes like the Haudenosaunee revered the lake sturgeon and hunted them responsibly. With the establishment of fisheries and the industrial revolution, European immigrants caught lake sturgeons in exce…

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Episode 606 - To The Brim 18:43

1M ago18:43

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In the Summer of 1972, the Mount Morris Dam stood between Rochester and Hurricane Agnes, one of the most devastating storms to ever hit the United States. The storm threatened to flood the Genesee River and send thousands of cubic yards of degree hurtling into the city. Despite the water almost overtopping the dam, the city was protected. We examin…

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Episode 602 - Anatomy of an Epidemic 16:20

25d ago16:20

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In “Anatomy of an Epidemic”, we delve into Rochester’s 1832 cholera outbreak, and contextualize the social, medical, and political aspects of the disease. We examine Rochester’s response to the epidemic, and relate it to epistemic questions about disease and public health that were preeminent in the 19th century.…

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Episode 605 - Wrath Of Water, Wrath of God 14:13

1M ago14:13

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Rochester was no stranger to the flooding of the Genesee River. Four devastating floods of note wreaked havoc in the first half of the 19th century alone. We will explore the historic floods that shattered Rochester and examine how disaster can bring a community together — or not.

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Episode 603 - Gentleman of Fish 18:31

28d ago18:31

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Aquaculture is the controlled breeding and farming of fish and aquatic plants. In this episode, we discuss the life and work of Seth Green, and how a local Rochesterian pioneered the modern practice of fish farming in the Genesee valley.

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Episode 607 - Silver and Snapshopts 18:01

1M ago18:01

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The Genesee River has experienced pollution since its first settlers arrived, but how has pollution changed over time? Through the lens of Eastman Kodak and the Genesee River, this episode will follow how chemical pollution can become a permanent member of the river’s chemistry, and how we can remediate that damage.…

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Episode 604 - Erasure and Existence: Histories of the Haudenosaunee 20:47

4d ago20:47

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We cannot talk about the history of the Genesee River without talking about the history of the people who have lived along it. The Genesee Valley has been home to members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — specifically the Seneca tribe — for centuries. However, popular narratives of Rochester history all too often mischaracterize Indigenous people …

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Episode 601 - Cruising The Genesee 18:39

1M ago18:39

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Ever taken a ride down the Genesee River? Hop aboard our Genesee River Cruise, and let’s go “Cruising the Genesee” to take a closer look at the physical history of the river, discovering ways in which it intersects with the human histories along its banks! Two experts help us understand the river’s physical formation, geologic erosion and so much m…

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Striking a Chord: Hearing and Space 1:55:19

9d ago1:55:19

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Vibration sense is one component of touch. Refinements of this sense, and in some animals the emission of vibration – typically from the vocal cords – has evolved to echolocation, to clicks, grunts, roars and to speech. The vibration of one special membrane, the ear drum, creates that wonderful interface that enables us to appreciate and locate sou…

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A ≠ B → Taste & Discernment 1:35:16

2M ago1:35:16

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Where life begins to distinguish the edible, the nutritious, the appealing, from the insipid, the poisonous, and the disgusting; this is where taste and discernment come into being. From a bag of Cheetos to Michelin 3-star fare we cover a lot of ground, yet financial means alone fails to account fully for the popularity of both ends of this culinar…

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Touch as the Ur-Sense: From Presence to Poesy 1:28:52

2M ago1:28:52

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“Now the touch only is common to all animals.” Agrippa The very notion of sentience, with its root in feeling, cannot be understood without some reference to sensation. And sensation itself has at its bare core a “something” we feel. The response to that feeling is the mark of life: “quickening” upon touch is how we distinguish the animate from the…

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Discovering the What and the Wherefore: Scents and Sensibility 1:48:23

2M ago1:48:23

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As the first sense to engage the world “remotely”, beyond the boundary of an organism’s body, olfaction delivers news from “over there”. But whereas it adumbrates a space beyond, what kind of space, what sort of world does it proffer? Smell engages the world as a series of pathways laid out on gradients.… read more »…

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The Effects of Media 1:57:39

3M ago1:57:39

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What are the effects of media today? What exactly is “social” about social media? How do media shape reality? Are developments in AI changing media as we understand communications technologies? Sixty years ago, the Canadian Professor of English and Media, Marshall McLuhan published the unexpectedly popular volume Understanding Media (1964), which w…

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Covid and Literature 2:01:36

4M ago2:01:36

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Fractured: Covid 19 – Memento Mori vs. Memento Vivere; “COVID-19 Betrays America’s Cult of Curdled Optimism”; This Exquisite Loneliness; The Lonely Stories; 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed; The Quarantine Tapes; these titles were all attempts by our panelists to endure and make sense of the Pandemic. … read more »…

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Briden - UR So Good 4:02

7M ago4:02

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Exclusive only on this site through all streaming platforms - the debut single entitled 'UR So Good" from Non-Stop Rock Talk host Tyson Briden. The band is simply called Briden. More music, news, live performances and interview on this very forum in the coming months. If you are a fan of 80's hard rock 'UR So Good' issure to leave you salivating fo…

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Permanence and Impermanence of Mathematical Concepts 1:49:52

7M ago1:49:52

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What do you think of when you think of the number five? Do you think of symbol like 5, a pattern like ⁙, or the fifth item on a list? Today, the concept of number is fixed and eternal, unlinked to anything in the universe. … read more »By The Helix Center

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Emotion 1:55:09

8M ago1:55:09

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What is human life without emotion? Could the “dawn of humankind” even be imagined without emotion exerting its effects right there from the start? And across the millennia emotion has forever been at the heart of most matters. Human history has been shaped by emotion and reshaped by attitudes toward emotion; a powerful human force philosophers and…

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Can You Trust Amazon Renewed? Unmasking the Truth About Refurbished Tech Deals 9:34

11M ago9:34

9:34

Embark on an expedition with us into the universe of Amazon Renewed in this detailed dossier. This episode plunges headfirst into the Amazon Renewed program, scrutinizing its trove of tantalizing, top-grade refurbished, pre-loved, and open-box items. We dissect the upsides and downsides of this unique digital domain, dispensing savvy advice on how …

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16GB vs 32GB MacBook Pro: Real-World Tests and Expert Insights on RAM Usage 11:08

12M ago11:08

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Join us, as we dive deep into the world of MacBook Pro memory in this tech-savvy and fun-filled video. We're exploring the 16GB vs 32GB MacBook Pro debate, breaking down complex concepts like unified memory architecture and MacOS optimization into simple, understandable terms. In this video, we'll be: Explaining what unified memory architecture is …

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Apple Reality Pro AR Headset: Unveiling the $3000 Tech Marvel - Hit or Flop? 10:37

1y ago10:37

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In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the buzz surrounding the new Apple Reality Pro AR headset. With a rumored price tag of $3,000, this high-end piece of tech is causing quite a stir in the tech world. But will it be a hit or a flop? Join us as we dissect its unique features, including the revolutionary Reality Dial, and discuss Apple's sal…

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Season 4 - Episode 9 - Terry Ilous - Singer - XYZ, Ex-Great White 40:09

1y ago40:09

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XYZ singer Terry Ilous joins Non-Stop Rock Talk to discuss his latest cover song with Great White singer Jack Russell, working with George Lynch recently and the premise behind the classic XYZ song Face Down In The Gutter! Sit back and relax!!!By Terry Ilous - Singer - XYZ, Ex-Great White

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Season 4 - Episode 8 - Bob Madsen - Bassist/Songwriter/Producer - Grafenberg Disciples 35:36

1y ago35:36

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Non-Stop Rock Talk welcomes super talented bassist/songwriter/producer of the Grafenberg Disciples - Bob Madsen to discuss the origin of the bands name, the bands history and late Rush drummer Neil Peart. Sit back and relax!!!By Bob Madsen - Bassist/Songwriter/Producer - Grafenberg Disciples

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Season 4 - Episode 7 - Dale George - Singer/Guitarist - Angeles 44:14

1y ago44:14

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Non-Stop Rock Talk welcomes back singer & guitarist of legendary L.A. band Angeles - Dale George to discuss all the latest & greatest in terms of what Angeles is up to musically. Sit back and enjoy!!!By Dale George - Singer/Guitarist - Angeles

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Shakespeare Forever 1:42:29

1y ago1:42:29

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The date of this Round Table is not a coincidence: William Shakespeare was born on or about April 23, 1564, and he died on April 23, 1616. This is a particularly auspicious year for celebrating Shakespeare: 2023 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio, the first collected printing of Shakespeare’s plays and one of the most im…

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Life Beyond Earth: When and How Will it be Found? 1:42:45

1y ago1:42:45

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Astrobiology is the study of life on the universe. It uses an understanding of the nature and history of life on this planet to frame expectations for biology beyond Earth. Starting in 1995, astronomers have discovered exoplanets: planets orbiting other stars. Over 5300 have been confirmed, and it’s likely there are more planets than stars in the u…

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The Technē of Memory 1:26:46

1y ago1:26:46

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What is memory? How does it determine our experience and identity? To what extent does memory influence our understanding of the future? Or of time itself? How do individual memories differ from collective ones? What happens to our sense of belonging and selfhood when our memories are externalized in digital devices?… read more »…

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Unplugged Wired vs Wireless The Ultimate Headphone Debate 6:15

1y ago6:15

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In this video, we dive deep into the age-old debate of wired vs. wireless headphones. We explore how these technologies work and break down the pros and cons of each option. We discuss sound quality, frequency range, bass response, and overall audio experience for both wired and wireless headphones. We also highlight the advantages and disadvantage…

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Exploring the World of Virtual Reality From Basics to the Future 8:14

1y ago8:14

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Are you tired of living in the real world? Want to escape to a place where the only limit is your imagination? Then get ready to enter the matrix of Virtual Reality, or VR for short! VR is like a magic carpet ride that takes you to a world beyond your wildest dreams. It's like being in a video game or movie, but instead of just pressing buttons, yo…

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Is Apple Ditching Lightning for USB-C? Here's Why You Should Care 6:21

1+ y ago6:21

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Are you excited for the iPhone 15 rumors? One of the most significant changes may be the switch from the Lightning connector to USB-C. In this video, we'll explore why this change is so important and why USB-C is the better option. We'll start by introducing USB-C and its advantages, such as its small size, reversibility, faster data transfer speed…

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Season 4 - Episode 6 - Keith St. John, Greg Patnode & Michael Smith - Desert Dragon 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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Non-Stop Rock Talk welcomes Keith St. John, Greg Patnode & Michael Smith of L.A. band Desert Dragon to discuss the bands bands latest release entitled This Side of Heaven. Sit back and enjoy!!!By Keith St. John, Greg Patnode & Michael Smith - Desert Dragon

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Season 4 - Episode 5 - David Ellefson - Bassist - The Lucid, Ellefson/Soto, Kings of Thrash, Ex-Megadeth 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

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Non-Stop Rock Talk proudly welcomes back for a forth engagement, former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Tyson and David discuss his latest endeavour with singer Jeff Scott Soto entitled Ellefson/Soto. As well as working with former Megadeth guitarists Chris Poland & Jeff Young in Kings of Thrash. Sit back and enjoy!!!…

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Season 4 - Episode 4 - Chuck Wright - Bassist - Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky, Ex-Quiet Riot, Ex-House of Lords 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

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Non-Stop Rock Talk welcomes legendary bass player Chuck Wright who has played with Quiet Riot, House of Lords and Giuffria just to name a few to discuss Chuck's latest solo endeavour, his relationship with late Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey and his days in Giuffria. Sit back and enjoy!!!By Chuck Wright - Bassist - Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky, Ex-Quiet Riot, Ex-House of Lords

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The Body and Psychosis 1:41:42

1+ y ago1:41:42

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A new movement within Cognitive Psychology, known as 4E Cognition, views thought and behavior as embodied, embedded, enactive & extended. Each of these four strands has a rich (and ongoing) philosophical history. Merleau-Ponty, Heidegger, Bahktin, Vygotsky and others have drawn attention to the role of action and interaction in (in)forming our expe…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Blockchain: A Beginner's Guide #shorts 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

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Are you curious about the buzz surrounding blockchain technology but don't know where to start? Look no further! In this one-minute video, we'll demystify the concept of blockchain and explain how it's revolutionizing the way we store and share information. From the basic concept of a decentralized ledger to real-world examples such as Bitcoin and …

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Unlock the Power of Cloud Computing: Discover the Benefits in 1 Minute 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

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Are you ready to learn about an exciting new technology that could revolutionize the way you work and play? Welcome to the world of cloud computing! In this video, we'll explain what cloud computing is in simple terms, give you real-world examples of how you can use it, and answer some of the most common questions about cloud computing. https://www…

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Season 4 - Episode 3 - Danny Rossi - Singer - The Outliars, Dr. Groove 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Singer/Songwriter Danny Rossi joins Non-Stop Rock Talk to discuss his latest solo project entitled Dr. Groove. Sit back, relax and enjoy!!!By Danny Rossi - Singer - The Outliars, Dr. Groove

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Season 4 - Episode 2 - Ryan Jones - Singer/Rhythm Guitar - Corvus Lore 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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Non-Stop Rock Talk welcomes singer/rhythm guitarist Ryan Jones of Bay Area band Corvus Lore to discuss the bands history, influences and how those influences come out in the Corvus Lore sound. Sit back and enjoy!!!By Ryan Jones - Singer/Rhythm Guitar - Corvus Lore

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Keep Your Personal Information Safe on Social Media: A Must-Hear Guide 5:44

1+ y ago5:44

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Welcome to UR-Smart Friend, the podcast where we guide you through the ever-evolving world of social media and help you keep your personal information safe and sound. In this episode, we're diving into the minefield of social media and discussing the best practices for protecting your personal information while you're out there snapping selfies and…

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