Best Occasionally Coherent Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 260: Imaginarium 390: Beatles, Dracula and the Paranormal 1:05:27

3h ago1:05:27

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This week we have a very special guest, promoter, actor, writer, and all around great guy, Richard Rosenay! Richard talks about bringing Pete Best to the US, as well as his many Beatles and Paranormal conventions!

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Episode 259: Imaginarium 389: Mulling Things Over 1:09:24

5d ago1:09:24

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On this week's show we talk about the new Nosferatu trailer, a bit about AI. and say goodbye to two more legends, Donald Sutherland and Martin Mull.

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Legacy Issues 41:09

9d ago41:09

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Cremated, buried or donated to science? How much have you thought about what happens to you or your body after you die? Who owns your body after you die? And is having a legacy truly important? In this podcast, Nick, Peter and Fraser revisit the Hull funeral investigation, touch on how different cultures, religions and the animal kingdom deal with …

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Episode 258: Imaginarium 399: Wilkommen Old Friends 1:07:09

21d ago1:07:09

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This week we let our inner theater kid out to play as we talk about the Tony award winners! After some detours, of course.

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User Interfaces 40:23

24d ago40:23

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In this podcast, we explore user interfaces. Specifically, we discuss the development, integration, progress and limitations of interfaces, and consider what could be next. ChatGPT with a brain? Neuralink? Tom Cruise's desk in Minority Report?A few things we mentioned in this podcast:- Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards https://www…

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Episode 257: Imaginarium 387: Bangin' the Gavel 1:07:10

28d ago1:07:10

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This week it's all about our favorite court room drama movies. Some you might expect, others you might not!

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Episode 256: Imaginarium 386: Wading into the Past 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

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This week, we have a special guest, the Imaginarium's most frequent guest, returns after a long absence. Wade Radford talks about his new book, and tells the tale of being an extra in a harry Potter film!

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Episode 255: Imaginarium 385: We Don't Need No Steenking Guests! 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

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This week, due to the last minute cancellation of our guest, we improvise and talk about some recent movies, including The Fall Guy! Plus Scott gives his impressions of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are.

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Episode 254: Imaginarium 384: Tik Tok Boom! 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

This week, in addition to the recent celebrity deaths, we talk about the impending ban of tik tok as well as some recent movies and TV shows we've seen. The question is; will Scott make it through alive without coughing himself to death?

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Plagiarism 43:01

2M ago43:01

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Plagiarism is a complex concept that spans a spectrum from inspiration to theft. But is plagiarism strictly black and white? Can it occur unintentionally and can it be considered permissible under certain circumstances? As the rise of generative AI continues, are users inadvertently plagiarising when they use these tools?In this week’s episode, we …

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Episode 253: imaginarium 125: Oct 2017, Our Favorite Miniseries 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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This week is a throwback to an older episode, Oct 16, 2017, where we talked about our favorite miniseries from the 70's and 80's!

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Episode 252: Imaginarium 383: Favorite Movie Musicals 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

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This week we say goodbye to legendary horror writer Ray Garton, and talk about our favorite movie musicals!

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Madness Vs Genius 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Where is the much vaunted line between genius and madness? At a glance, it seems like they could be two sides of the same coin. Is the opposite of genius simply sheer stupidity? Is there a difference between the two or are they outputs of the same phenomenon? And where might there be some overlap?In this week’s episode we discuss genius and madness…

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Episode 251: Imaginarium 382: War...War Never Changes 1:05:46

3M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

This week we talk about OJ Simpson's death, as well as the awesome new series Fallout!

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Episode 250: Imaginarium 381: The Pastrami Evangelist 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

This week, Todd goes solo, while Scott is out sick, and Todd welcomes special guest Mark Boutros, writer, director, and the brain behind the First Contact film festival!

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Eternal Youth 39:11

3M ago39:11

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The pursuit of immortality is a tantalising idea that appears in science and technology as well as works of art and literature. But who actually wants to live forever? What does it mean to ‘cure’ ageing? And what might be some unforeseen consequences of perpetual longevity?In this week’s episode, we discuss the age-old problem of ageing. We discuss…

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Episode 249: Imaginarium 380: The Lost Episode 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

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This week is the missing episode from mid March, for your listening pleasure. It's our recap of the Oscars, as well as our thoughts on the death of Eric Carmen.

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Episode 248: Imaginarium 379: By The Book 1:13:08

3M ago1:13:08

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This week we talk about our favorite book to movie adaptations, and realize there's far more than we thought!

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Neatness 45:15

4M ago45:15

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The observant among us will have noted that 2023 ended on a Sunday. For those who believe Sunday marks the end of the week, this seems like a logical day to end the year. But why do we find these types of phenomena satisfying? Is it slightly obsessive or should we strive for this symmetry in our daily lives? The bigger question might be: is it even…

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Episode 247: Imaginarium 378: How You Dune? 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

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This week we talk about some new trailers, say goodbye to M. Emmett Walsh, and give an in depth, spoiler filled review of Dune 2.

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Moaners 34:40

4M ago34:40

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You would be forgiven for missing it, but late last year Google Maps changed its colour scheme. This caused an outcry across the Twittersphere and social media platforms, with many outraged the change took place without their endorsement or consent. After observing this spectacle unfold we thought that it prompted some thought-provoking ideas - sho…

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Episode 246: Imaginarium 377: Anatomy Of A Podcast 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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This week we delve deeper into some of the best picture nominations, and Scott gives his thoughts about Dune 2.

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Episode 245: Imaginarium 376: Scott and Todd Pick the Oscars 1:11:28

4M ago1:11:28

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This week we say goodbye to Richard Lewis, and make our Oscar predictions!

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Populist Hair 39:29

5M ago39:29

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What do Trump, Johnson, Wilders and Milei all have in common? No, it’s not politics, it’s an eccentric and recognisable coiffure. Do these examples allow us to draw a theory between politics and hair or is it just a happy coincidence? If there is a connection, why might it exist?In this week’s episode, we discuss populist hairstyles. We talk about …

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Episode 244: Imaginarium 375: The Write Stuff 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

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This week we have a very special guest! it's, author, playwright, and actor Marc Abbott!

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Episode 243: Imaginarium 374: Down For The Count 1:05:43

5M ago1:05:43

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This week we talk about celebrity deaths, again, including Carl Weathers, as well as The Grammys and some movies we watched.

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Baddies 46:10

5M ago46:10

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When we think of good and evil the picture appears obvious. The side of good is attractive, righteous and persuasive while the bad side is ugly, flawed and fallible. But does the way we intuitively expect good and evil to work line up with how it is portrayed in popular fiction and the arts? Are literature and film teaching us that might is right o…

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Change vs Rest 32:02

5M ago32:02

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When we go on holiday or experience an interruption to our daily lives, we are often reminded that a change can be as good as a rest. But is doing something different actually better than doing nothing? If true, what kind of implications would this have for our society?In this week’s episode, we discuss change vs rest. We discuss the origins of the…

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Figment of the Imagination 40:47

6M ago40:47

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People who spread lies and deceive others are treated with contempt by society, and rightfully so. But what happens when the people we lie to and deceive are ourselves? Using the case of Walter Mitties as a starting point, we explore the prevalence of exaggeration, fantasy and our inner selves.In this week’s episode, we look at figments of the imag…

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Episode 242: Imaginarium 373: The Pointless Controversy Award Goes To... 1:01:22

6M ago1:01:22

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This week we talk about some new movies, celebrity deaths, Kevin Spacey at a convention, and the Oscar nominations!

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Thinking About Romans 41:00

6M ago41:00

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Some of our listeners may be familiar with the popular Roman Empire meme doing the rounds on TikTok recently. The meme illuminates many nebulous concepts from our collective psychology in a humorous way, but there seems to be one central principal: we are sharing the world with people who often have radically different thoughts to our own. So, what…

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Episode 241: Episode 371: It's Super, Man! 1:06:06

6M ago1:06:06

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This week we talk about our favorite superhero movies, and yes some of the choices may surprise you and make you want to punch us (Well, mostly Scott)!

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The Art of the Return 32:39

6M ago32:39

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Political returns are not unusual, but there are varying degrees of success. With the recent return of David Cameron to politics as Foreign Secretary, we started to think about how to stage a triumphal return. Are there predictable pitfalls that must be avoided? How do you know the time is right? Why are we so intrigued by the idea of a return in t…

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Episode 240: Imaginarium 370: The Jeremiah Kipp Admiration Society 1:04:41

6M ago1:04:41

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This week, we have a special guest, actress, director, producer, Jennifer Plotzke! We talk about her work on TV, her role in Return to the Theatre of Terror, and her admiration for Jeremiah Kipp!!

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Reputation 47:50

6M ago47:50

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What springs to mind when you think of McDonalds, Apple or BT? When it comes to the reputation of companies, first impressions seem to matter. But how does a reputation work? Is a negative reputation stickier than a positive one? and how long does reputation last?In this week’s podcast, we discuss reputation. We unpick company and football statisti…

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Episode 239: Imaginarium 369: Favorite Movies From 2023 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

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This week we talk about our favorite movies from 2023!

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Grey Rhinos 45:51

6M ago45:51

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Many of our listeners will be familiar with Black Swan events - rare occurrences that have significant, often unforeseen consequences - yet fewer will be aware of Grey Rhinos. Like a large, lumbering rhino charging towards us, these are highly probable threats that we can see coming, but choose to ignore. So how can we communicate risk more accurat…

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Episode 238: Imaginarium 368: The Word Was Gratuitous 1:04:47

7M ago1:04:47

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This week, to ring in the new year, and heading into the Imaginarium's 10th year, we talk about our Christmas holiday, the things we got, as well as talking about new movies, including Saltburn!

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Episode 237: Imaginarium 367: Predict This! 1:05:38

7M ago1:05:38

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It's time for our annual psychic prediction show! What came true? What didn't? Wtf will happen in 2024? Before that however, we catch up on some movies we've seen.

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Stick Vs Carrot 39:24

7M ago39:24

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Incentives and punishments are opposite ends of the same spectrum. In their opposing ways, both attempt to steer people towards a prescribed set of goals and behaviours. But which is most effective in getting people to behave better? Or is a society of universally well-behaved individuals simply a utopian fantasy?In this week’s episode, we discuss …

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Episode 234: Imaginarium 364: Divorce American Style 53:31

8M ago53:31

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We are back, and this week we have a special guest, comedian and creator of The Divorce Diaries, Michele Traina!

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Models 36:36

8M ago36:36

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Models are widely used in science to represent complex real-world phenomena in simplified forms to advance understanding. Though often overlooked, models can facilitate analysis by reducing scale and complexity and help to visualise things that are difficult to understand. But what makes for a good model and how does an approximation of something t…

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Criticism 35:07

8M ago35:07

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If you’re a fan of JK Rowling, Jack Vettriano or Manchester United you’re probably not surprised by the denigration they receive from critics. There is a whole host of cultural artefacts that seem to be universally popular yet despised by critics. Is it just gatekeeping or do the critics have a point?In this week’s podcast, we discuss criticism. We…

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Teleportation 44:07

9M ago44:07

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What would the world be like if we could instantly teleport to different places and parts of the world in seconds? How might it work and what impact would it have on society? What kinds of questions does it raise about the identity of the teleported entity?In this week’s episode, we discuss teleportation. We explain how teleportation could theoreti…

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Episode 233: Imaginarium 363: Your Mother listens to Podcasts In Hell! 1:09:21

9M ago1:09:21

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This week is our unofficial Halloween episode! We talk about the latest celebrity deaths (of which there were too many), as well as the new Exorcist: Believer movie, the new Pet Sematary movie and a quick mention of Fall of the House of Usher!

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Great Escapes 38:42

9M ago38:42

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Have you ever yearned to pull off a grand escape or run away from your current life to start anew? The recent high-profile prison escape by Daniel Khalife got us thinking - how do you disappear in the modern world and is it even possible to do it successfully?In this week’s episode, we discuss great escapes. We discuss famous disappearances, statis…

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Old Vs New 37:22

9M ago37:22

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Do you prefer a Georgian terraced house or a new build? Classic cars or a Tesla? We often assume that because something is old it must hold intrinsic value. But is there a downside to valuing the old over the new? How old do things have to get before age becomes a defining feature?In this week’s episode, we discuss the old and new. We speak about a…

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Episode 231: Favorite scenes we've seen 1:05:25

9M ago1:05:25

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This week it's all about our favorite movie scenes. Not necessarily the best, but our favorites.

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Grudges 40:09

9M ago40:09

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History is replete with infamous grudges. Invasions launched by Julius Caesar, political rivalry between Gladstone and Disraeli and musical enmities that turn tragic in the case of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. But are grudges good or bad? What is the best way to deal with them and why do we have them in the first place?In this week’s episode, we…

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Marketing 43:59

10M ago43:59

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At a time when marketing has infiltrated our physical and virtual worlds, how should we think about it? Is it just advertising in different clothing or can it reveal deeper insights into our psychology and social interactions?In this week’s podcast, we discuss marketing with special guest David Folkman, who has had a 20-year career in marketing and…

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