Best Julian Stern Podcasts (2024)

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#128: Biden Flails + George Carlin Overrated? + Sam's "Relapse" + Agenda 25 + Pay Pigs 2:00:35

6h ago2:00:35

2:00:35

Sam nearly "relapses" on a Zyn on this week's show, and we get into Biden's falling on his face while trying to prove himself, what exactly "pay pigs" are, whether Agenda 25 is a psyop, whether George Carlin is overrated (he's not), and Chris Cuomo's admission that he is a shill. Note: This episode was recorded before someone tried to assassinate t…

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#127: "Biden's Black Pill Debate" + Obama or Newsom Next? + Julian Assange is Free + Israel's Secret Plan 1:38:50

12d ago1:38:50

1:38:50

We go deep on President Biden's epic debate failure against Donald Trump, including the devastated reactions of true believers, before talking plans to replace him with Michelle Obama or Gavin Newsom. Later in the show we talk Julian Assange's "freedom" and what it means for future whistleblowers, the Supreme Court's dangerous government censorship…

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#151 - Improving Your UX Research Efficiency with Auzita Irani of AirBnB 54:47

18d ago54:47

54:47

Erin is joined by Auzita Irani, a research manager at AirBnB to discuss being a more efficient user experience researcher. In today's work world, resources—time, budget, headcount—always seem to be in limited supply. How can we balance these things along with other important elements of our research practices? Auzita has been thinking about "doing …

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#126: Water/Food Scarcity + Sam's Bill Maher Encounter + Lindsey Graham Spills Beans on Ukraine 1:54:17

26d ago1:54:17

1:54:17

We talk about water/food scarcity and the roles of China, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Lindsey Graham spilling the beans on Ukraine, Sam's encounter with Bill Maher and the state of comedy, Sam's roadway NDE, and loads more on this week's Broken Sim. Get 20-percent off and free shipping with the code "BROKEN" at www.manscaped.com, and get in on Smooth…

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#150 - The Future of UX Research with Judd Antin, Dave Hora, and Christiana Lackner 50:38

1M ago50:38

50:38

It's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we brought together three thought leaders for a discussion about UX research's future. Erin and Carol are joined by Judd Antin, Dave Hora, and Christiana Lackner, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in UX research, both as practitioners and leaders. This wide-ranging conversation combines our guests'…

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#125: Trump Juror PSYOP + Biden Coup Underway? + Ari Shaffir on Antisemitism + TFH History 2:03:22

1M ago2:03:22

2:03:22

This week we fall victim to the Trump jury psy-op, then we get into whether the Biden coup is underway and the heavy betting on Michelle Obama being the Democrat nominee. Also this week we talk how XG joined TFH and what happened with Off the Grid Ryan, Bryan Johnson's vampire status, gay Star Wars, the left eating their own with respect to Caitlin…

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#149 - Research Tactics for Designers & PMs with Tyler Wanlass of CommandBar 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

In this episode, Erin and Carol sit down with Tyler Wanlass, lead product designer at CommandBar, to explore practical strategies for conducting user research without a dedicated research team. They dig into techniques that designers and product managers can use to gather valuable insights efficiently, especially in resource-constrained environment…

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#124: Trump Convicted + Dave Smith Nails Chris Cuomo On Rogan Lies + Mark the TFH Booker is in Trouble 2:11:40

1M ago2:11:40

2:11:40

Sam reveals that Mark the Tin Foil Hat booker is in big trouble, then we discuss President Trump's conviction, Dave Smith nailing Chris Cuomo about his treatment of Joe Rogan on Patrick Bet-David's network, Lizzo's reaction to South Park, Biden's latest gaffe, Sam getting Brendan Dassey'd by Jesse Lee Peterson, the NRA's big Supreme Court case, and…

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#123: Hollywood Backs Kevin Spacey + Bobby Lee Cancels + King Charles' Creepy Portrait + Sam's Sharty Week 1:55:44

2M ago1:55:44

1:55:44

This week we talk about Hollywood going to bat for Kevin Spacey, then we get into Sam's strange week, which included Bobby Lee bailing on a show to go on a date, before talking about moving to Austin, King Charles' creepy portrait, the Vatican's new guidelines on apparitions, and Prince Andrew not paying his bills. More stuff: Get episodes early, a…

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#148 - Connecting Research to Revenue with Claudia Natasia of Riley AI 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

In this episode, Erin and Carol tackle one form of research impact growing in importance and necessity: revenue. Their guest is Claudia Natasia, co-founder and CEO of Riley AI. Before starting Riley, Claudia grew product teams at early-stage companies and worked in the financial industry. These experiences showed her the importance of linking user …

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#122: RFK Jr.'s Brain Worm + Chris Cuomo's Ivermectin Regret + Roddy Piper's Ghost Text + Sam's 'Racist' Comedy 1:37:03

2M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

We're back this week to talk Sam's "racist" comedy (according to the "Sad Boyz" of YouTube), then we get into RFK Jr.'s brain worm, Chris Cuomo's Ivermectin regrets on Patrick Bet-David's show, Roddy Piper's voice message to Hulk Hogan from beyond the grave, and the insane story of Sam's acting class score. More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedi…

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#121: Trump/Biden Clones? + Sibrel on Rogan + Howard Stern Sells Out + Sam's Hotel Nightmare 1:48:24

3M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

Sam recaps his Oregon hotel nightmare, then we get into Adolf's true role, MLK and adult films, Bart Sibrel's appearance on Joe Rogan, a secret recording of a Hollywood manager saying they can't accept white men, Taylor Swift's dancing, Seinfeld's take on the "extreme left," Howard Stern selling out, and whether Biden and Trump are clones. More stu…

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#147 - UX Research in Healthcare with Nadyne Richmond 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

Erin and Carol explore the complexities of healthcare research with Nadyne Richmond, a healthcare design advisor with a background in big tech who pivoted to healthcare research a decade ago to tackle the pressing issues she saw in the system. Nadyne underscores the nuances of conducting user experience (UX) research within healthcare settings, unp…

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#120: "Alex Jones Gets His Flowers" + Sam's Pizza Conspiracy + Tucker on Rogan 2:02:41

3M ago2:02:41

2:02:41

We are "juggling and struggling" on this new episode, where we get into Tucker Carlson's appearance on Joe Rogan, where they praise Alex Jones for his foresight. Also this week, Sam shares a new pizza conspiracy, gets beat by his daughter at a child's game, and, prompted by Higherside Chats, we discuss an issue facing "conspiracy" podcasts. More st…

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#119: "Sam's N(word)ightmare" + Was Dave Chappelle Cloned? + Bigfoot Pronoun Theatre 1:36:38

3M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

Sam recaps his eventful week on Twitter dealing with the fallout of a viral joke, then we take a look at Jim Breuer's comments suggesting that Dave Chappelle might have been cloned. Later in the show we learn that Canadian taxpayers may soon be paying for "novel bottom surgery" -- that is to say, giving someone the equipment for both genders. Also …

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#146 - Building a UX Research Team From Scratch with Julian Della Mattia of the180 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

Erin and special co-host Ben Wiedmaier are joined by Julian Della Mattia of the180 for a deep dive into being UX team-of-one. Julian has been the first user researcher at a number of companies and shares his top to-dos, milestones, and things to consider before accepting such a role. The episode digs into the ways a solo UXR can start making an imp…

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#118: "Sam Slips Up" + Cannibals in LA? + Neuralink Glory ****s 1:57:23

4M ago1:57:23

1:57:23

We're back after a long break to find that Sam has slipped up a little, that cannibals might be running amok in LA, that Neuralink is revolutionizing self-pleasure, and that 'God' is back in California classrooms. Also this week Sam considers buying a golf course, reveals there was an emergency at a recent show, and gets into the brilliance of Shog…

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#145 - Kick-Start Creativity Using Desk Research with Victoria Sakal of Wonder 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, Erin chats with Victoria Sakal, Head of Growth at Wonder, all about desk (or secondary) research—think web searches, checking internal resource libraries (like repositories), or interviewing colleagues. Desk research is a critical step when starting a new project. Victoria shares her framework for thinking about the differences bet…

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#144 - The Craft of Sample Sizes with Lauren Stern of WHOOP 46:46

4M ago46:46

46:46

In this episode, Carol and Erin dive into all things research sample sizes with Lauren Stern. No matter your experience with user research, you'll need to recruit folks, making this an evergreen topic. Lauren has coached both new-to-research and junior UXRs on this critical topic and she shares some of her best advice. Lauren shares importance cons…

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#143 - Harnessing AI For Better Insights with George Whitfield of MIT and FindOurView 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

Carol and Erin welcome George Whitfield, an expert in applying AI to the analysis of qualitative data. George discusses the intricate challenges of leveraging language models to interpret expansive open-ended data (like interview transcripts), emphasizing the importance of context and not just keyword or topic identification. They'll dig into the c…

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#117: "Loser States" + Elon's Twitter Clone + Sam Addresses LA Comedy Scene + P. Diddy Blackmail? 2:02:53

4M ago2:02:53

2:02:53

After a little break, we return with a packed episode, including Sam's sincere address to the L.A. comedy scene, an important characterization of the state of this country, news of green lasers being used to guide lightning (and video), Elon's Twitter soundalike which has even Elon himself dumbfounded, Iran's bit antarctic play, P. Diddy as a possi…

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#142 - Quantifying Research Impact with Ruby Pryor of Rex 47:44

4M ago47:44

47:44

In this episode Carol and Erin are joined by Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design. They explore the world of measuring the impact of UX research. with Pryor introducing a four-level impact assessment framework. Ruby shares a four-level assessment framework and the conversation moves to prior…

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#141 - The Chaos Theory of Event Networking with Bryan Dosono of eBay 41:10

5M ago41:10

41:10

In this episode of Awkward Silences, Carol and Erin dive into the world of conference networking and planning with Bryan Dosono, a staff UX research lead at eBay known for his extensive experience curating and organizing conference programs. Bryan share insights on how to prepare for conferences such as using apps to schedule meetings and emphasizi…

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#116: "Sam Accidentally Live Streams Himself S******g" + Ben Shapiro Sucks + Our Questions for Putin 1:54:43

5M ago1:54:43

1:54:43

Sam Tripoli has a major announcement, then we get into why Amy Schumer and Ben Shapiro suck, and the whole David Lucas situation, before maybe the funniest moment in show history (it involves Sam's public humiliation). Head to www.policygenius.com/broken to see how much you can save! More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes…

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#115: "Punching Downs" + Immigration Riots + Shane Gillis Hosting SNL + Hedberg Overrated? 1:53:01

5M ago1:53:01

1:53:01

Was Mitch Hedberg overrated, as the Legion of Skanks suggest? Are immigration riots going to swing the election? We discuss that, as well as Shane Gillis hosting SNL, the dangers of "right on red," a crazy moment you probably never noticed in a Hollywood classic, the latest twist in the decline of The Daily Show, and so much more on this episode of…

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#114: "The Watcher" + Sam Meets Challenger Astronaut, Admiral Byrd Relatives + James O'Keefe vs. Mark Cuban 1:44:57

6M ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Sam had some crazy stories from the road, including meeting a relative of a Challenger astronaut and of Admiral Byrd. Then we watch hilarious video of CNN grappling with proof that masks don't work, and Mark Cuban being confronted by James O'Keefe. Note: Sam had a minor emergency and actually did have "to go Johnny" at the end of this one. It wasn'…

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#113: "Happy New Year?" + Kevin Spacey on Tucker + Jellyfish UAPs + Canadian Police BS 1:57:06

6M ago1:57:06

1:57:06

We're back after a long break to get caught up on on the crazy stuff that happened over the holidays, including Kevin Spacey's bizarre visit to Tucker Carlson's show, Sam getting Zoom bombed, Tomb Raider's boobs getting downsized, Elon being drug tested, the trumped up BS of the Canadian cops, and much more. Get your custom song listed on Spotify f…

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#112: "There Are No Rules" + Kanye Rants About Trump + Taylor Swift Conspiracy + Mossad Marvel Hero 1:58:54

7M ago1:58:54

1:58:54

It's the final time the guys will be talking in 2023, and they make the most of it, getting into Kanye West's rant (which includes a swipe at President Trump), Marvel's latest gaffe in the form of a Mossad Super Hero, a conspiracy involving Taylor Swift and Al Michaels, and so much more ... plus Sam frets about having no stories. Go to www.hellotus…

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#111: "Sam Tripoli Minus One" + Alex Jones Returns to X + Ex-Pornstars as Intellectuals 2:20:15

7M ago2:20:15

2:20:15

We're all over the place this week, talking movies, nuclear conspiracy, Alex Jones' return to Twitter, Mia Khalifa on Abby Martin's show and why ex-pornstars are sought out as intellectuals, Anthony Jeselnick's recent comments about offensive comedy, and Sam's opinion of the new Godzilla content. Go to www.hellotushy.com and use the promo code "BRO…

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#110: "C**DumpsterVan" + Epstein's Flight Logs Blocked + Elon vs. Advertisers + CIA and Hip Hop 1:58:38

8M ago1:58:38

1:58:38

Sam had a strange encounter in West Hollywood, there's a possible CIA whistleblower on their involvement in the creation of hip hop, and we get into the Chauvin stabbing by an FBI informant, Elon vs. Advertisers, Epstein's flight logs being blocked, stupid social media posts, Henry Kissinger, and a lot more on a jam packed edition of Broken Simulat…

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#140 - Should You Leave Academia? Advice for Researchers with Joe Stubenrauch 47:00

8M ago47:00

47:00

The decision to leave academia can be difficult. Often, it involves giving up a stable career path and a lifetime commitment to a particular field of study. But as Joe Stubenrauch explains, the move also offers researchers the opportunity to pursue new career paths, improve work-life balance and geographic flexibility, and reinvent their lives. And…

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#109: "Eddie Bravo's Fight Club" + CIA Confronts Sam/Eddie + Taylor Swift Black Cube Evidence 1:51:48

8M ago1:51:48

1:51:48

On this special Thanksgiving episode of the show Sam recaps his Austin visit, including his time at Joe Rogan's comedy club, and a visit to Eddie Bravo's personal "fight club." Also this week: Someone claiming to be from the CIA confronted Eddie and Sam at their show, we get into the Ben Shapiro vs. Candice Owens altercation, and we examine evidenc…

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#108: "Mencia vs. Rogan Revisited" + False Flagged Confirmed? + Joey Diaz the Unfollowable 1:38:47

8M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

On this week's episode we revisit the Carlos Mencia vs. Joe Rogan/comedy affair in light of a recent plea by the beleaguered comedian for understanding. Also this week we listen to Whitney Cummings and Rogan rib Sam for having so many podcasts, conclude our discussion of Blippi, get into what is increasingly looking like a false flag in you-know-wh…

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#139 - Content Design and the Power of Simple Language with Erica Jorgensen 43:56

8M ago43:56

43:56

How often do you think about content design? The answer, most likely, is: “not enough”. The work of a Content Designer involves fitting the right words in the right places, understanding the nuances of things log in vs. sign in, and knowing the right words to use to engage customers. Content Design is an important part of the user experience—and th…

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#107: "Is Broken Sim Ending?!" + MKUltra Hero? + Hillary Confronted + Kevin Brennan's Trouble 2:14:18

9M ago2:14:18

2:14:18

Sam and Johnny clash! Is Sam gay? Also this week we discuss the death of Matthew Perry, the trouble that it got Kevin Brennan in, and a possible hero who resisted the influence of MKUltra programming. Plus: Hillary is confronted twice, and we review the footage. Kanye suggests an Adidas exec kiss a photo of Hitler daily. And so much more! Support t…

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#106: "Sam Has An Altercation" + Military Draft Returning? + Dave Chappelle Gets Dangerous 2:03:20

9M ago2:03:20

2:03:20

Sam recaps his altercation with a "fan" at a recent show, considers whether the military draft might be reinstated in response to the mess overseas, and we go deep on how comedy has changed, and how Sarah Silverman used to be edgy, and Dave Chappelle still is. You'll love MrBallen's Medical Mysteries! Check it out ad-free on Prime or wherever podca…

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#138 - Designers as Change Agents with Maria Giudice 43:26

9M ago43:26

43:26

“I realized that design is about helping people make sense of the world. And I looked at the world differently then… treating everything like a design problem that's solvable [...] [Design leaders today] don't use the power that we have to engage people, to activate people, to help them believe in something bigger than themselves.” Maria Guidice, a…

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#105: "Masking Off" + Why Ben Shapiro Stinks + Sam Goes on Dr. Drew 1:44:44

9M ago1:44:44

1:44:44

Sam has an incredibly homoerotic week, including an appearance on Dr. Drew. Also this week we talk the mess in Israel/Gaza, and discuss how Sam was right about Will Smith. More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: www.rokfin.com/brokensimulation or www.patreon.com/brokensimulation Watch Broken Simulation: https://www.youtub…

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#104: "Sam Fights at Skankfest" + Praising Cum Town + Satanic ****phile Cult Busted 2:19:28

10M ago2:19:28

2:19:28

Sam recaps his INSANE weekend at Skankfest, which included fighting, watching Off-the-Grid Ryan meet his Cum Town idol, getting Kurt Metzger's take on Noah, and loads more. Also this week we learn an interesting fact about Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves and look back on the good times we had at All Things Comedy. Also, people in the Pentagon…

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#103: "Avery Land" + Sam Gets Busted + Mystery Fairy Circles + Kaepernick + Steven Avery 1:40:55

10M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

A little later than normal, but we're back to discuss whether Steven Avery did it, Colin Kaepernick's latest ploy, mystery fairy circles appearing worldwide, gold at Costco, the country's Taylor Swift addiction, why the "Redskins" moniker should be brought back, and loads more. Here's the guy who was singing last week: https://on.soundcloud.com/9pL…

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#137 - Practical Strategies to Foster Customer Obsession with Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin 41:23

10M ago41:23

41:23

What company isn’t “customer obsessed”? Well, a lot, as it turns out. That’s not for lack of caring—but building a customer-centric culture is easier said than done. And how you do this depends on whether you’re starting from square one or trying to change a company’s culture from the inside. According to Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin…

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#136 - Designing Generative AI at Notion with Linus Lee 45:29

10M ago45:29

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AI is a big part of Notion's strategy for the future of knowledge work, and they're exploring ways to use AI to make people's lives easier. Linus Lee, a Research Engineer at Notion, spends his time researching and learning about AI—how users interact with it, the challenges of building trustworthy AI systems, and its - potential to help people work…

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#102: "Sam Returns to Rogan" + 'Spy' Balloon Update + Russell Brand + QB's UFO Story 2:29:28

10M ago2:29:28

2:29:28

Sam was back on the Joe Rogan Experience last week (this time the JRE Fight Companion), and he recaps the experience, including a visit to Rogan's incredible comedy club. Other than that we cover a ton of insanity this episode, including an unbelievable update on the Chinese 'spy' balloon, Russell Brand's situation, Lauren Boebert being a fun gal, …

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#101: "I AM FROM FRANCE" + Was Theo Von ripped off? + Man diddles home invader + 5G/Brain worms 1:32:37

11M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

This week's unique episode include's what host Sam Tripoli calls the "craziest news story we have ever had," alongside stories of him nearly fighting his brother, gold-diggers, literal worms being removed from brains, and much more. Use the promo code "BROKENSIM" in the Draft Kings Sportsbook app for their insane NFL promo! More stuff: Get episodes…

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#135 - How to Influence Stakeholders with Strategic Research with Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Researcher at ADP 45:26

11M ago45:26

45:26

“I think people really connect when you are just genuine and not transactional. I think it's much more easy to get to those kind of opportunities because they just feel genuine.” According to Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Research at ADP, giving research a seat at the big table is all about building meaningful connections with the people you’r…

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#100: "Buy Low, Stay High" + Aliens in Peru + Sam Meets Shia, Going Back on Rogan + Weather Manipulation 2:41:12

11M ago2:41:12

2:41:12

For the big No. 100 we have one of our longest episodes ever, and get into all the big topics of the week, including the tragedy in Lahaina, weather manipulation in the SoCal hurricane, Sam's encounter with Shia LaBeouf, the return of masks, and loads more. Head to www.factormeals.com/broken50 for 50-percent off! Use the promo code "BROKEN" in the …

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#134 - The End of an Era: A Fond Farewell to JH 22:53

11M ago22:53

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134 episodes. That’s how long Awkward Silences has been going with Erin and JH as hosts. But now it’s time for something new. JH says goodbye to Awkward Silences as he kicks off a new chapter in his career. Today, he and Erin reflect on the years. They share a bit of the original background to the podcast, their favorite memories, and even some beh…

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#133 - Driving Actionable Decisions from Insights with Pejman Mirza-Babaei, UX Research Consultant 47:35

11M ago47:35

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As a researcher, you know the value of using research to drive business decisions—but other stakeholders might not. In order to drive action from research, you need to create alignment with key decision-makers and the research you do. Pejman Mirza-Babaei joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss how to transform research insights into actionabl…

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#99: "Divide & Conquer" + Off-the-Grid Ryan Calls + Sam Going on Dr. Drew + Air/TikTok Conspiracies 2:04:47

11M ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Off-the-Grid Ryan calls in to share his near-death experience, and we learn that Sam is booked on Dr. Drew on this week's Broken Simulation. We also get into the potential for race wars after the nonsense in Alabama, swap a few conspiracy theories, and Sam mentions that Eddie Bravo's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience brougth surprise attention…

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#98: "OldSchool.Black" + Joe Rogan AI Experience + FBI Busts Itself + Metallica + Howard Stern 2:06:16

12M ago2:06:16

2:06:16

The FBI busts itself, the Joe Rogan A.I. Experience somehow perseveres, Sam's recalls an appearance on Howard Stern, and we cast ourselves in an AI-generated new season of Game of Thrones on this week's edition of Broken Simulation! More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: www.rokfin.com/brokensimulation or www.patreon.com…

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