Best Matt Joyce Podcasts (2024)

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Struggling in the Minors to MLB All-Star w/ Matt Joyce 24:59

20h ago24:59

24:59

MLB All-Star Matt Joyce shares the lessons he learned in his career and how he was able to break out of a major slump in the minor leagues before becoming a big league All-Star! Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being part of…

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Episode 205 - Neal Brennan Returns 1:16:26

9m ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Neal Brennan thanks drugs for his latest special. About Neal: Neal Brennan is a director, writer, actor, and comedian known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle. Chappelle and Brennan wrote and produced virtually every sketch themselves. In the second season, Brennan was allowed to officially…

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Episode 204 - Sarah Silverman 1:27:17

3d ago1:27:17

1:27:17

We welcome Sarah Silverman to the table where we explore the curious case of non-magnetic refrigerators, ponder the convenience of modern can designs, and much more.By All Things Comedy

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Are you a Mentally Mature Young Athlete? w/ Jack O'Hara 32:11

8d ago32:11

32:11

Sportscaster, content creator, and entrepreneur, Jack O'Hara joins the show to discuss his career outside of playing baseball. Jack and Billy reflect on their experiences playing sports as a high school athlete and how those experiences differ for everyone. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of …

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Episode 203 - Dusty Slay 1:18:41

13d ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Tom Papa chats with comedian Dusty Slay about his comedic journey and personal life. They discuss Dusty's unique experiences and insights from performing across different states, the significance of personal connections, and his approach to comedy. Dusty also shares anecdotes from his tours, reflecting on the blend of humor and life lessons he's en…

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Robin Hanson - Health, AI and More 1:04:52

12d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Robin Hanson is an economist at George Mason University. His Substack is Overcoming Bias, and he is the author of multiple books, including The Elephant in the Brain.By Duncan Gammie

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What’s Next After You Retire? w/ Chris Gronkowski 22:57

18d ago22:57

22:57

Billy Pinckney chats with former NFL player Chris Gronkowski about his post-playing career and how he's been able to apply the lessons he learned on the football field into his next venture. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for …

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Episode 202 - Barbara Corcoran 1:19:33

17d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Tom Papa talks with Barbara Corcoran about her extraordinary journey from a humble beginning to becoming a real estate mogul. They delve into Barbara's early life challenges, her transition into the real estate industry with just a $1,000 loan, and how she navigated her way through the ups and downs to build a successful business. Barbara shares in…

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Episode 201 - Beth Stelling 1:31:59

24d ago1:31:59

1:31:59

Tom Papa sits down with Beth Stelling to explore the nuances of comedy, from early influences and defining moments in their careers to the intricate process of crafting a joke. They delve into Beth's journey in the comedy scene, her approach to stand-up, and her reflections on the evolution of her comedic voice. The conversation offers a deep dive …

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CARTA: Body Modification - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks 1:23:02

28d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…

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Episode 200 - Dulcé Sloan 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Dulcé shares insights into the complexities of navigating spaces as a black woman, her experiences with racism from a young age, and the importance of asserting oneself. She also discusses her creative process, her work on "The Daily Show," and the nuances of comedy and representation. Highlighting her new book, "Hello, Friends! – Stories of Dating…

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CARTA: Lip Plates in Ethiopia with Shauna LaTosky 23:47

1M ago23:47

23:47

In the literature on lip plates in Southern Ethiopia there has been a strong emphasis on their socio-cultural importance and little information about their biocultural significance. Shauna LaTosky proposes that cultural keystone species theory and cultural keystone place theory could provide a useful frameworks for understanding relationships betwe…

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The 10 Perspective Points | Big League Perspective 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

The 10 PERSPECTIVE POINTS & core values of our show! Thank you for being a part of this and we're excited for you to be part of this journey! Be sure to subscribe and follow on our social platforms🙌 Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank …

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Episode 199 - David Cross 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

David Cross discusses making birria, David’s Podcast "Senses Working Overtime", the good, bad and the ugly of "Arrested Development," the possibility of David's kid being in showbusiness, David’s new special "Worst Daddy In The World", loving his NYC life, and his standup strategy going forward. ***Thanks to our sponsor FactorMeals.com! FactorMeals…

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CARTA: The Recent History of Piercing Practices in Europe and North America with Paul King 17:05

2M ago17:05

17:05

Across continents, material evidence of body piercing jewelry abounds in the archeological record. However, the varying procedures and processes of piercing, healing, and stretching these wounds for adornment remains unfamiliar to most archeologists. This talk discusses the early self-experimentations that led to the development of the Euro-America…

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21 - Luis Mendo 56:13

1M ago56:13

56:13

In a Paris hotel room, beneath the Eiffel Tower, we finally tracked down the wonderful Luis Mendo. Join us for a ranging conversation, taking in a career designing magazines in 90's Amsterdam, a life changing decision to relocate to Tokyo and how his work as an illustrator was born from a language barrier. Trigger warning, contains mentions of AI t…

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Episode 198 - Mike O'Malley 1:23:28

2M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Tom reconnects with his old friend Mike, delving into their shared history in the comedy scene and how their careers have evolved over time. They reminisce about the early days, the camaraderie that supported their growth, and the pivotal moments that shaped their journey in comedy and show business. As they discuss Mike's venture into acting and c…

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification in Mesoamerica and Central America with Rosemary Joyce 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

Archaeological research in Mexico and Central America reveals insights into cultural practices, focusing on the history of body modification. Examining long-term patterns helps unravel motivations for adoption, change, and abandonment of these practices. The talk emphasizes how body modification histories in this region illuminate shared identities…

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Episode 197 - Donnell Rawlings 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Tom and Kira engage in a candid and humorous conversation with guest Donnell Rawlings. They kick off with playful banter about Tom's bread-baking endeavors, leading into discussions on a variety of topics including the intricacies of comedy, personal growth, and the nuances of navigating the entertainment industry. Donnell shares insights from his …

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CARTA: Female and Male Genital Modification with Ellen Gruenbaum 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

This talk offers an overview of the many forms of permanent genital modifications embedded in human cultures, where they occur, the reasons why, the archaeological investigations of origins, and future trends. Included are female clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other practices that affect about five percent of females worldwide; and the…

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CARTA: Dental Ablation and Facial Piercing in Late Pleistocene Southwestern Asia and Africa with John Willman 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

Bioarchaeological studies of Pleistocene populations, examining practices like tooth ablation, facial piercing, and cranial modification, contribute to our understanding of social identities and population dynamics. Recent analyses of Ohalo II H2 in southwestern Asia and Oldupai Hominid 1 in Tanzania reveal dental evidence of intentional body modif…

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Episode 196 - Moshe Kasher 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Tom Papa and Moshe Kasher discuss Moshe's poignant journey while writing about his daughter in his book. Moshe then takes us through his time in AA, and he reflects on his unique upbringing in all-black Oakland, questioning the effectiveness of his therapy and his fascination with history's subjective truths. T The conversation then shifts to Moshe…

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification: Archaeological and Early Historical Evidence with Brea McCauley 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

Today, permanent body modification (PBM) is very popular. Studies suggest that well over a billion living people have experienced one or more types of PBM. But what is the history of PBM? When did the different types originate? Were they invented recently, or do they have a long history? Did they appear simultaneously or at different times? This pr…

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Death, Passwords, & Raising Kids | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa #195 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Thanks to our sponsor Nuts.com! Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/PAPA. Tom and Kira kick off this week’s episode by discussing the nuances of saying people's names, spotlighting Kumail Nanjiani. Kira shares a poignant yet amusing story about a sad dream, w…

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CARTA: A Multistep Evolutionary Scenario for the Culturalization of the Human Body with Francesco d'Errico 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

Our ability to adapt our bodies to culture has ancient origins. We suggest a timeline for how the culturalization of the human body evolved, starting around 500-300 thousand years ago. This timeline highlights key moments at 140 thousand years, 70 thousand years, and 45 thousand years, followed by a faster pace linked to the rise of production econ…

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CARTA: The Recent History of Tattooing in Europe and North America with Matt Lodder 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

This talk presents a new account of the development of professional tattooing in Britain and America since the late 19th century. Research based exclusively in primary sources reveals that the story of what kickstarted the creation of commercial tattooing, and what sustained it, ultimately becomes intelligible as a small and interconnected network …

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CARTA: Body Modification - Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…

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Is Kira Soltanovich a gypsy, a witch, or a sorcerer? | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa #194 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Tom and Kira chat about Kira’s vomiting from sublingual vitamins. Kira calls out Tom for witch-hating. Tom shares some hot fitness news and Kira tries wall sits. Kira talks about her new Krav Maga class. Tom explains how he never gets full. Tom and Kira talk about the Laugh Factory and comedians, and Kira tells a Keith Robinson story. Tom and Kira …

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CARTA: Footbinding: A Gene-Culture Co-evolutionary Approach to a One Thousand Year Tradition with Ryan Nichols 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

This talk explores the 1000-year practice of "footbinding" in ethnically Han Chinese families, involving modifying young girls' feet by wrapping the toes under the sole, often resulting in broken toes. Two main hypotheses—Labor Market and Evolutionary Social Sciences—are considered for explaining the origins, maintenance, and cessation of footbindi…

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20 - Helen Musselwhite 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Part illustrator, part model maker, part engineer and full time Handsome Frank royalty, paper artist Helen Musselwhite visited our studio for our 20th episode. We catch up with perhaps our most analogue artist to discuss her childhood fascination with model villages, thinking in 3D, and how she uses her photography skills to bring her paper worlds …

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Episode 193 - Ryan Hamilton #2 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Tom and Ryan take a deep dive into the intricacies of a comedian's life, including the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demands of touring. The conversation touches on dietary choices, the impact of certain foods on mood and performance, and the struggle to find balance in a constantly moving career.They also explore the pec…

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Episode 192 - Should Dogs Be Using the Airplane Bathroom? 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Tom sat next to a farty French Bulldog on a bathroom and they witness the cranky owner take the dog to use the airplane bathroom. This leads to the debate of what makes a “dog person” and how many people are OK with getting kissed on the lips by a dog Tom and Kira also discuss their recent cooking endeavors, including making challah and gluten-free…

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Episode 191 - Kyle Kinane 1:29:20

3M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

Kyle Kinane On Leaving LA for the Oregon Woods and His Recent Return. Today’s guest is Kyle Kinane, who has a brand new special coming out soon called "Dirt Nap." But first, Tom recounts to Kira his recent travel experiences with Joey and Paul Morrissey, including the challenges of navigating bad weather and flight changes. Tom and Kira interview K…

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Episode 190 - Brad Williams 1:16:55

3M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

The hilarious Brad Williams joins the table as the first guest of the new year! Thank you to the good people at Factor Meals! Factor’s delicious ready to eat meal delivery takes the stress out of meal planning. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/papa50 and use code ‘Papa50’ to get 50% off.By All Things Comedy

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CARTA: CompAnth - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks 33:50

4M ago33:50

33:50

Comparative Anthropogeny (CompAnth) is the study of distinctly human traits and characteristics in the context of comparisons with our closest living relatives, the “great apes.” This symposium, the third of CARTA's CompAnth series, will present a collection of distinctive human traits, ranging from molecular, cellular, and anatomical biology to be…

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Episode 189 - Papa Trattoria is Coming to Life 55:48

4M ago55:48

55:48

We talk Golden Globes, the Boeing plane, and break in the new studio.By All Things Comedy

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Episode 188 - New Year Same Us 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

Breaking Bread for the new year.By All Things Comedy

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CARTA: CompAnth - Welcome and Opening Remarks 11:41

4M ago11:41

11:41

Comparative Anthropogeny (CompAnth) is the study of distinctly human traits and characteristics in the context of comparisons with our closest living relatives, the “great apes.” This symposium, the third of CARTA's CompAnth series, will present a collection of distinctive human traits, ranging from molecular, cellular, and anatomical biology to be…

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - Language: Uniqueness Out of the Ordinary with Eva Wittenberg 23:25

4M ago23:25

23:25

Human language is a strong contender for the title of most often named species-specific feature in the literature. But why is that? In this talk, Eva Wittenberg explores what we could mean by "human language", and how different conceptions of language inevitably lead to different answers about whether it is species-specific. While syntax is a centr…

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - Did Humans Evolve Concealed Ovulation? with Pascal Gagneux 23:10

4M ago23:10

23:10

Human ovulation lacks visible signs, unlike chimpanzees and bonobos with conspicuous genital swellings during fertility. This led to the concept of "concealed ovulation," seen as a human adaptation. Proposed reasons include encouraging paternal investment, confusing paternity to deter infanticide, enabling secret mating and female choice, and reduc…

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - The Evolution of Shorter Inter-birth Intervals in Humans with Corinna Most 19:13

4M ago19:13

19:13

Life history theory suggests that inter-birth intervals (IBIs) depend on a trade-off between maternal investment in current and future offspring, influenced by the mother's energy and somatic maintenance. Normally, IBI aligns with maternal and infant body size, larger relative infant size leading to slower breeding. In contrast, humans have relativ…

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Episode 187 - Merry Christmas, One and All! 57:03

4M ago57:03

57:03

Christmas is all about making memories. Thank you to our sponsor Wild Grain! Any combination of breads, pastas and pastries shipped to you, plus $30 off the first box and free croissants when you go to https://www/wildgrain.com/papa.By All Things Comedy

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - Insight into Human-specific Adaptations to High Altitude with Tatum Simonson 19:30

4M ago19:30

19:30

High-altitude adaptation stands out as one of the most notable examples of evolution within our species. Despite similar challenges of decreased oxygen availability, human groups on different continents have followed unique evolutionary trajectories. I will discuss how genomic, molecular, and physiological discoveries reveal key insights into human…

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Episode 186 - Tommy DeVito Fever 58:10

4M ago58:10

58:10

Tommy Papa - The Original Tommy DeVito.By All Things Comedy

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - How Special are Our Neanderthal Genes? with Andrew Schork 17:42

5M ago17:42

17:42

The human genome contains segments of DNA with non-human origins. This introgressed genetic material is remnants of mating events between early modern humans and their archaic contemporaries (e.g., Neanderthals and Denisovans). In this talk, Andrew Schork will review the evidence for such genetic material, its consequences on phenotypic diversity i…

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NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Talks STEM Ed (Joseph Pelfrey) 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

Joseph Pelfrey, Deputy Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, discusses his experiences in the thrilling world of space exploration and its impact on STEM education. Joseph delves into the Artemis Generation that aims to return humans to the moon and pave the way for Mars exploration. He reflects on the lessons learned from historic space…

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Episode 185 - Extra Family at the Table 1:02:21

5M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Hannukah Hack! Thank you to our sponsor TodayTix! The best value on tickets to Broadway and beyond. Take $20 off your first purchase at https://www.todaytix.com/papa and use the code 'PAPA.' And thanks to our sponsor Nuts.com! Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at https…

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CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny - Social Complexity: Why Modern Humans are More Like Ants Than Chimpanzees with Mark Moffett 22:19

5M ago22:19

22:19

The most complex organizations in the living world beside those of humans are the colonies of ants. Mark Moffett will argue that points of comparison between sharply different organisms like ants and humans are exceptionally valuable to science, and indeed that modern humans are in many ways much more like certain ants than we are to our nearest re…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset for Engineering Students (Dr. Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University) 28:40

5M ago28:40

28:40

Dr. Joshua Gargac, a mechanical engineering professor at Ohio Northern University, shares his approach to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, connections, and creating value. He delves into his innovative teaching strategies, including mastery-based learning, competency-based asses…