Best Jim Gates Podcasts (2024)

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The Golden Gate: San Francisco's Celebrated Bridge 3:22

12d ago3:22

3:22

Editor Peter Beren and Photographer Morton Beebe of "The Golden Gate: San Francisco's Celebrated Bridge," talk about their favorite photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from the book and explain how fog became embraced by the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau. This full interview from a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with J…

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Woman falling down escalator marks return of pigeon scam 11:19

28m ago11:19

11:19

A woman falling down escalator marks return of pigeon scam, members of British Parliament get caught in a honey trap and a Pennsylvania man loses $165,000 to romance scammer. Hear these stories and much more at ScamsAndCons.com or wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating? 39:18

21h ago39:18

39:18

Pivot’s special series on the future of travel wraps up with a last stop: planes. What exactly is happening with Boeing? How will AI play a role in aviation? And most importantly, what is everyone’s favorite, and least favorite airport? Kara and Scott discuss it all with Pete Muntean, CNN's aviation and transportation correspondent, who also happen…

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Broadway 15:05

1d ago15:05

15:05

One of the leading destinations for live stage performances is Broadway. The term Broadway, derived from the street in New York City, is not just a name. It's a rich history of notable theaters and a style of performance that has become synonymous with it. But why did theater develop on that particular street in that particular city, what divides B…

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July 2024 Podcast: Mature N64 games, Nintendo and female protagonists, and the games of July 1:42:40

2d ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Welcome to the July episode of the Digitally Uploaded podcast! This month, we kick off discussing all the big games in July, highlighting anticipated titles like Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Battle Cats Unite, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak. We also discuss niche titles and ports like Spin Rhythm XD, Princess Maker 2 Regeneratio…

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Debate Aftermath, Amazon Takes on Shein, and Guest Kim Scott 1:00:55

2d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling, and some of the controversial opinions from this term. Then, frustrations, fears, and theories after Biden's disastrous debate. Plus, Amazon prepares to compete in the on-demand fashion arena with Shein and Temu. Can it be a contender? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Kim Scott, a for…

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Thorium (Encore) 15:04

2d ago15:04

15:04

Located in the 90th place on the periodic table is the element Thorium. Thorium, as with every element, has unique properties, making it useful in certain applications. However, Thorium’s best days might still be ahead of it and might move it to the front of the list of the world’s most important elements. Learn more about Thorium, how it was disco…

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Jonah, the Upside-Down Prophet: The Reluctant Evangelist 20:30

3d ago20:30

20:30

This is the fifth sermon in the series with Raissa Dupuis.By Raissa Dupuis

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The Abdication of Edward VIII 13:49

3d ago13:49

13:49

In December 1936, the United Kingdom underwent its greatest constitutional crisis of the 20th century. The king, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry an American divorcee. This might not seem like a scandal today, but at the time, it threatened to collapse the entire British government when Europe was on the brink of war. The aftermath of the…

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God's Design for Church Leadership, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:17-19) 44:49

4d ago44:49

44:49

In this sermon, Jim Osman delves into Hebrews 13:17-19, emphasizing the importance of obeying church leaders. He explains that obeying church leaders benefits the spiritual well-being of the congregation and ensures that leaders can serve with joy. Osman’s exposition highlights the mutual responsibilities between church members and their leaders. ★…

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The Drake Equation (Encore) 10:44

4d ago10:44

10:44

In 1961, at the Green Bank observatory in West Virginia, a small conference was held for astrophysicists. The meeting was organized by Cornell University professor and astronomer Frank Drake. The subject of the conference was the search for extraterrestrial life. In preparation for the conference, he jotted down his thoughts in the form of an equat…

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The North Africa Campaign 13:54

5d ago13:54

13:54

Before the Allied invasions of Normandy or Sicily in World War II, the ground war against Germany and Italy was first fought in North Africa. The reason why there was even a conflict in Africa was a combination of geography and history. Even though it doesn’t get the attention the war in Asia or Europe receives, the war in North Africa was pivotal …

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Birds of a Lesser Paradise: Stories 4:33

6d ago4:33

4:33

Megan Mayhew Bergman, author of "Birds of a Lesser Paradise," reads from her title short story regarding a father fallen ill and how nature can be such a comfort. This full interview from a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.By Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

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SCOTUS Social Media Ruling, VW Rivian Deal, and Nvidia Stock Roller Coaster 1:01:34

6d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia’s roller coaster week, Waymo making robotaxis available for everyone in San Francisco, and what's next for Julian Assange after his release. Then, the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Biden administration in a social media content moderation case. Will that set a precedent for future social media/misinformation ruli…

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Corn aka Maize 14:55

6d ago14:55

14:55

The biggest agricultural crop in the world today, by total weight, is corn. Also known as maize, corn is a crop of the New World. The ancients in China, India, Mesopotamia, and Rome never knew about corn. Yet, since the Columbian Exchange, it has become one of the world’s most important commodities as a source of food, animal feed, and the basis of…

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Gregor MacGregor and the Biggest Scam in History 16:11

7d ago16:11

16:11

One of the most audacious scams in history took place in the early 19th century in Britain. A man sold thousands of people a dream of land in the New World. His claims attracted large investments, encouraged hundreds of people to move around the world, and even suckered in members of the royal family. However, his promises were empty, and in the en…

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Future of Travel: Is It Boom or Bust Time for EVs? 26:23

8d ago26:23

26:23

Pivot's special series on the future of travel rolls on — next stop, electric vehicles. Is the slowdown in EV sales a temporary blip, or part of a larger trend? When will individuals get a piece of charging station revenues? And what will be the ultimate gamechanger to get people to buy these cars? Kara and Scott discuss it all with Beia Spiller, a…

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The Discovery and Burial of the Remains of Richard III (Encore) 12:50

8d ago12:50

12:50

The death of a British monarch is a very big event. Thousands of people may take part in the funeral and procession, with millions more lining up to pay their respects and billions more watching on television. This didn’t always use to be the case, however. In particular, there was one English King who not only didn’t get an elaborate funeral, no o…

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Debate Prep, Apple and Meta's Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brené Brown 1:23:34

9d ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Kara and Scott roll their eyes over the latest Elon stories, including the news of his 12th child, and his criticism of Melinda French Gates’ political donations. Then, are longtime adversaries Apple and Meta putting their differences aside for a new AI partnership? Plus, with the presidential debate just a few days away, Kara and Scott share their…

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Air Conditioning 14:18

9d ago14:18

14:18

One of the biggest problems that humanity has faced for thousands of years is heat. Excessive heat made it difficult to work in the middle of the day. Heat was especially problematic in the tropics, where a shockingly large percentage of humanity lived. As cities became more developed, excess heat, all year round, became a limiting factor in how ta…

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The Formation of the United Nations 15:04

10d ago15:04

15:04

In the midst of the Second World War, the Allied powers began planning ahead for what the post-war world was going to look like. The Legion of Nations had failed to prevent World War II. If they were to prevent another major war from breaking out in the 20th century, they needed something else. Learning from the lessons from the past, they created …

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God's Design For Church Leadership, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:17) 47:32

11d ago47:32

47:32

Jim Osman examines Biblical Church Leadership in Hebrews 13:17, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of church elders. He emphasizes the importance of a congregation’s obedience and submission to their leaders for their spiritual well-being. Jim underscores that Biblical Church Leadership involves a God-ordained structure ensuring the congre…

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The Marginal Revolution (Encore) 12:38

11d ago12:38

12:38

In most academic disciplines, there is often a single idea or discovery which makes everything fall into place. All of the things which didn’t make sense before suddenly do when looked through this new lens. These eye-opening discoveries usually occur in the hard sciences, but one such advancement also took place in the field of economics. Learn mo…

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The French Foreign Legion 14:03

12d ago14:03

14:03

A popular topic of films has been the French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion was supposed to be an organization where someone could get a new identity and a new start on life, even if they were criminals. They were often stationed in hot, desolate places, where they served out their tour of duty before starting a new life. But how much of…

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Elon's About-Face, Surgeon General's New Warning, and AI in Ads 41:40

13d ago41:40

41:40

Kara and Scott are live at Cannes! They discuss Elon's plan to win back advertisers, and the Surgeon General's proposal for warning labels on social media. Then, what brands are using AI most effectively right now? Plus, the EU's hard-right parties just harnessed the youth vote in recent elections. What role will the younger generation of voters pl…

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The Domestication of Cats (Encore) 13:27

13d ago13:27

13:27

Dogs and cats are both domesticated, four-legged, fur-bearing mammals. Beyond that, they really don’t have much in common. One of the things that they don’t have in common is how they wound up in the lives of humans. Cats established their relationship with humans at a totally different point in history and for a totally different reason. Learn mor…

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The History of Skyscrapers 14:52

14d ago14:52

14:52

If you were to pick a single visible icon to represent the 20th century, it would probably be the skyscraper. Skyscrapers didn’t really even exist before the 20th century, but by the end of the century, they became ubiquitous in major cities around the world. The skyscraper didn’t just appear out of nowhere. They wouldn’t have been possible if it w…

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An Uber driver was killed while delivering a package for a scammer and a Canadian scammer is in jail for a $175 million e-mail fraud in the U.S. 9:51

14d ago9:51

9:51

An Uber driver was killed while delivering a package for a scammer and a Canadian scammer in jail for a $175 million e-mail fraud in the U.S. while a man cons people into letting him use their phones, then drains their bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Grinstead

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Future of Travel: Is High-Speed Rail Finally Happening in the U.S.? 27:50

15d ago27:50

27:50

All aboard for Pivot's special series on the future of travel, examining the big changes coming to the way we get around the world! Will 2024 be the year that high-speed rail becomes reality in the United States? How did the U.S. get so far behind other countries? And what cities have the best train systems? On this episode, Kara and Scott talk tra…

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The Moon 14:06

15d ago14:06

14:06

About 384,400 km or 238,900 miles above the surface of the Earth is our planet's only natural satellite, The Moon. Every culture and civilization on the planet has had the moon play a role in its legends, and they have also used the moon to keep track of time, plant, and harvest. Scientists have wondered where the moon came from and how it was form…

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Jonah, the Upside-Down Prophet: The Belly of the Fish 25:04

16d ago25:04

25:04

This is the third sermon in the series with Amanda Fuls.By Amanda Fuls

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Washington Post Drama, OpenAI IPO Rumblings, and Guest Scott Wiener 1:11:35

16d ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Kara and Scott discuss the drama surrounding the Washington Post's new publisher and incoming editor, as well as Amazon's One Medical facing questions about its call centers. Then, Stanford's Internet Observatory, a prominent disinformation research group, is facing an uncertain future amid ongoing political attacks. Plus, OpenAI announces its newe…

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Phillip II of Macedon 14:19

16d ago14:19

14:19

Alexander the Great was one of the most famous people from the ancient world. He defeated a vastly larger Persian Empire and conquered everything from Egypt to India. Yet, what Alexander achieved wouldn’t have been possible without his father. In fact, if Alexander hadn’t accomplished what he did, his father would probably be the one given the titl…

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Charles Ponzi and His Scheme (Encore) 14:10

17d ago14:10

14:10

In January 1920, an Italian American businessman in Boston started a new company. In order to raise money, he took $100 investments from 18 people and offered them a fabulous return on their money in only 45 days, and he delivered on his promise. Soon people were lining up to give him their money and everything worked great…. …until it didn’t. Lear…

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The Sacrifices That Please God (Hebrews 13:15-16) 35:44

18d ago35:44

35:44

In his sermon, Jim Osman explains how believers are called to worship God in both word and deed, as outlined in Hebrews 13:15-16. He highlights that true worship involves praising God and doing good to others. This dual approach to worshiping God is essential for living a life that pleases Him. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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The Danube River 14:09

18d ago14:09

14:09

Located in Central and Eastern Europe is one of the continent's longest and most rivers: the Danube. For thousands of years, the Danube has been a vital river for commerce and agriculture, and it has served as a natural boundary for empires and kingdoms. Today, it is still vitally important to ten countries and has become one of the top tourist att…

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The History of the Toilet 13:55

19d ago13:55

13:55

It is one of the most important inventions in history. Almost everyone listening to this has one. You use one almost every day, and if we didn’t have them, the world would be a very different place. I am talking about toilets. It isn’t something we like to talk about in public, but the sanitary removal of waste has been one of the critical componen…

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The Revenge of the Shadow King (Grey Griffins #1) 2:23

20d ago2:23

2:23

Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis, co-authors of "The Revenge of the Shadow King: Grey Griffins Book 1," talk about how important it was for the kid characters in the story to be very real and lifelike, and why friendship is so important for kids growing up. This full interview from a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be hear…

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Apple’s AI Pop, The Fate of Paramount, and Elon’s Eventful Week 54:42

20d ago54:42

54:42

Kara and Scott discuss North Dakota voting in favor of placing age restrictions on congressional candidates, X making likes private, and Tesla shareholders voting on Elon Musk’s pay package. Then, Apple stock is surging after the company revealed its AI plans, and Paramount’s merger talks with Skydance fall apart. Plus, a listener question on the l…

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Wu Zetian: China’s Only Female Emperor (Encore) 13:36

20d ago13:36

13:36

In the very long history of China, it has had exactly one female ruler. She was a woman who managed, against all odds, to inch her way closer to power over a period of years until she reached a point where she could claim power for herself. By all accounts, she was beautiful, brilliant, cunning, and absolutely ruthless. Learn more about Wu Zetian, …

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The US Occupation of the Philippines 15:04

21d ago15:04

15:04

The Philippines is one of the largest countries in the world. With a population of 115 million people, it is the 14th largest country in the world in terms of population. However, for a period of 48 years, it was a colony of the United States. That half-century was one of the most important in the history of the Philippines. It saw two major wars, …

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The Origins of Wine (Encore) 14:38

22d ago14:38

14:38

For thousands of years, wine has been one of the most important beverages in the world. It has been consumed by common folk and by emperors, and it can be made in a surprisingly wide variety of geographies. It can be made by backyard vintners as well as by megacorporations. It is so important that it plays a central role in some religions, yet it i…

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Apple Intelligence, The Texas Stock Exchange, and Guests Brody and Luke Mullins 57:36

23d ago57:36

57:36

Kara and Scott discuss Apple finally unveiling AI plans. Can it pull ahead in the AI race? Then, Sandy Hook families may finally get some of their settlement, as Alex Jones moves to liquidate his assets. Plus, AI start-up Perplexity is in hot water with news publishers, Amazon expands its robotaxi testing to more cities, and a proposed Texas Stock …

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The War of 1812 16:19

23d ago16:19

16:19

After the American War of Independence, Britain recognized the United States, but it didn’t necessarily make them close allies. Each country had its own agendas, and a generation later, they were butting heads again over a host of issues. The result was another war, but unlike the Revolutionary War, everyone claimed victory, and no one really won a…

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Jonah, the Upside-Down Prophet: The Sailors - Model Believers 18:22

24d ago18:22

18:22

This is the second sermon in the series with Jim Gates. This sermon was cut short due to audio issues.By Jim Gates

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Jonah, the Upside-Down Prophet 25:49

24d ago25:49

25:49

This is the first sermon in the series with Jim Gates.By Jim Gates

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The History of Books 15:08

24d ago15:08

15:08

Books are one of the foundational tools of civilization. They allow us to pass knowledge and information between people who don’t know each other, and their compact form allows knowledge to be transported across vast distances. Their permanence allows information to be sent across time such that centuries might separate a writer from a reader. But …

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College Sports 15:21

25d ago15:21

15:21

In the 19th century, several American universities began to compete with each other in several sporting events in friendly intercollegiate competitions. Fast forward over a hundred years, and college sports in the United States is a multibillion-dollar business. How did institutes of higher education become some of the biggest sports organizations …

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Ninjas (Encore) 12:42

26d ago12:42

12:42

Ninjas are awesome. They’re silent, they can turn invisible, and they can totally flip out and kill people, especially their mortal enemies…pirates. …or at least that is what popular culture would like you to believe. Were ninjas really as powerful as they are made out to be? Were they the ultimate silent assassins? Learn more about ninjas, real ni…

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The Aviator's Wife 3:53

27d ago3:53

3:53

Melanie Benjamin, author of "The Aviator's Wife," talks about how the way that Charles and Ann Morrow Lindbergh were covered by the press wasn't really seen again until Princess Diana came along. This full interview from a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.…

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