Best Ohman Ohman Podcasts (2024)

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Carl Öhman, author, "The Afterlife of Data" from Sep 2, 2024

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Carl Öhman, author, "The Afterlife of Data: What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Carl Öhman" [0:05:18] - "Mark's comments" [0:42:37] Lulu Lewis - "Destroy All Data" [0:53:49]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143612…

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Nicola Twilley on how refrigeration has changed the world 56:14

7h ago56:14

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Among the many things that we take for granted in the age of indulgence is refrigeration. In “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves”, Nicola Twilley brings us the history of what is arguably among the top three inventions of the century. She went far down many rabbit holes including orange juice tank farms, meat l…

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Nicola Twilley on how refrigeration has changed the world 56:14

8h ago56:14

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Among the many things that we take for granted in the age of indulgence is refrigeration. In “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves”, Nicola Twilley brings us the history of what is arguably among the top three inventions of the century. She went far down many rabbit holes including orange juice tank farms, meat l…

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Helen Phillips, author, "HUM" from Sep 16, 2024

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Helen Phillips, author of the dystopian novel "HUM" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Helen Phillips" [0:03:41] - "Mark's comments" [0:37:45] The New Existentialists - "Last Days of the Internet" [0:55:02]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144052By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Untold stories of unsung Maths legends with Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell 55:27

3h ago55:27

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What are the human stories behind mathematics? How did mathematicians collaborate over centuries to further its cause? “The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & its Unsung Trailblazers” co-authored by Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell tells us just that. Kate and Tim dig into rabbit holes from across eras to unearth fascinating…

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Untold stories of unsung Maths legends with Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell 55:27

13h ago55:27

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What are the human stories behind mathematics? How did mathematicians collaborate over centuries to further its cause? “The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & its Unsung Trailblazers” co-authored by Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell tells us just that. Kate and Tim dig into rabbit holes from across eras to unearth fascinating…

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Even more devices are spying on you from Sep 9, 2024

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Even more devices are spying on you: surveillance phones, cars, and more... Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" John Fekner City Squad - "2 4 5 7 9 11" [0:55:09]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143859By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Nobel Laureate Thomas R. Cech on why Ribonucleic Acid rocks 45:13

6d ago45:13

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Dr Thomas R. Cech shared the nobel prize in chemistry with Sidney Altman in 1989. Their work showed that RNA is not only a molecule that carries genetic information but can also act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions, a role that was previously thought to be exclusive to proteins. His book titled “The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life'…

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Nobel Laureate Thomas R. Cech on why Ribonucleic Acid rocks 45:13

6d ago45:13

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Dr Thomas R. Cech shared the nobel prize in chemistry with Sidney Altman in 1989. Their work showed that RNA is not only a molecule that carries genetic information but can also act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions, a role that was previously thought to be exclusive to proteins. His book titled “The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life'…

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Heartbroken - Lan D. Ho 3:19:35

11d ago3:19:35

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Great friend of the pod Lan D. Ho comes on the show this week to chat about his broken heart.By Bryan Manolakos

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Guest host Alan on Rancho Mastatal from Aug 26, 2024

26d ago

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Music behind DJ: Rancho Mastatal [www.ranchomastatal.com] [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: - Appropriate Technology [https://ranchomastatal.com/appropriate-technology] [0:08:50] Music behind DJ: - Building with Earth [https://ranchomastatal.com/earth-building-intensive] [0:14:50] Music behind DJ: - El Pueblo De Mastatal [https://ranchomastatal.com/people…

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Will Cockrell on the mavericks of Mount Everest 53:15

20d ago53:15

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Will Cockrell’s book, “Everest Inc” tells the story of “The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World”. It is a refreshing take on climbers who may not have a background in mountaineering but have the means to embrace the suffering and the challenge. Instead of taking a condescending view on these thrill seekers, Will inves…

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Will Cockrell on the mavericks of Mount Everest 53:15

20d ago53:15

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Will Cockrell’s book, “Everest Inc” tells the story of “The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World”. It is a refreshing take on climbers who may not have a background in mountaineering but have the means to embrace the suffering and the challenge. Instead of taking a condescending view on these thrill seekers, Will inves…

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Robots and Braingeyser - Leo Bruder 2:00:42

21d ago2:00:42

2:00:42

Leo Bruder finally joins the show to talk about his 6 year journey destroying everything and everyone with his unique take on robots.By Bryan Manolakos

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Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech" from Aug 19, 2024

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Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech: Software Work and Culture of Good Enough" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Paula Bialski" [0:08:14] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:59] Paula and Karol - "Expectations" [0:55:05]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143172By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Carl Öhman on what happens to our data after we die 47:04

26d ago47:04

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In his short and punchy book, "The Afterlife of Data", Carl Öhman writes about "What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care". After crunching lots of numbers, he found that in the next few decades the dead on Facebook will outnumber the living. The power around what to do with "digital remains" lies with a handful firms li…

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Carl Öhman on what happens to our data after we die 47:04

26d ago47:04

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In his short and punchy book, "The Afterlife of Data", Carl Öhman writes about "What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care". After crunching lots of numbers, he found that in the next few decades the dead on Facebook will outnumber the living. The power around what to do with "digital remains" lies with a handful firms li…

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Mobstercon 2024 - Jeff White, Ben Farkas, and Chris Manning 2:46:04

30d ago2:46:04

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The runners up from Mobstercon 2024 (Jeff White, Ben Farkas, and Chris Manning) join the show this week to actually talk about their decks a bit before of course going off the sports card rails.By Bryan Manolakos

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Google antitrust decision party from Aug 12, 2024

1M ago

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Google antitrust decision party: celebrating the DOJ's win over the monopoly Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" JARC - "Move On Up" [0:22:54] Pookiesnackenburger - "Just One Cornetto" [0:22:41] Har-You Percussion Group - "Welcome to the Party" [0:22:27] Hot 8 Brass Band - "shake your body (down to the ground)" [0:34:39] - "Hampsterd…

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Mobstercon 2024 - Ty Thomason 1:31:12

1M ago1:31:12

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Old School end boss Ty Thomason comes on the show this week to talk about his team's process on their way to winning Mobstercon 2024.By Bryan Manolakos

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Jon Leidecker, aka Wobbly, on Negativland and fair use from Aug 5, 2024

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Jon Leidecker, aka Wobbly, on Negativland and fair use Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" Negativland - "Don't Don't Get Freaked Out" - The World Will Decide [0:05:56] - "Interview with Jon Leidecker" [0:08:55] - "Mark's comments" [0:47:28] Wobbly - "Every Piano" - Popular Monitress [0:53:08]https://www.wfmu.or…

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Tech and the sandwich generation from Jul 29, 2024

2M ago

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Tech and the sandwich generation: protecting elders and kids from predatory Big Tech companies Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack Music behind DJ: - "Caring for elders w/tech" Plone - "Plock" - Plock [thanks to DJ Monica] [0:33:16] Music behind DJ: - "Caring for kids w/tech" [0:34:08] The Bo-Keys (featuring Percy Wiggins) - "St…

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Geoff White on digital transformation of money laundering 43:32

2M ago43:32

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Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered financial crime for over two decades. His latest book is titled "Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks". In this podcast Geoff talks about money laundering 101 and how it has changed over the years. How has technology and social…

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Geoff White on digital transformation of money laundering 43:32

2M ago43:32

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Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered financial crime for over two decades. His latest book is titled "Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks". In this podcast Geoff talks about money laundering 101 and how it has changed over the years. How has technology and social…

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Guest host Brian D. on disinformation with Kirsten Eddy and Alex Mahadevan from Jul 22, 2024

2M ago

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Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros - "Global A Go-Go" - Global A Go-Go [0:00:00] Set: Interview with Kirsten Eddy of Pew Research Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" - When We A [0:24:17] Set: Interview with Alex Mahadevan of the Poynter Institute Waxahatchee - "Crowbar" - Tigers Blood [0:54:25]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/142238…

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Generative AI and the "cesspool internet" – with Jason Koebler from Jul 15, 2024

2M ago

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Generative AI and the "cesspool internet" – with Jason Koebler Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Jason Koebler" [0:03:50] - "Mark's comments" [0:42:22] - "AI ripoff songs" [0:54:38]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/142018By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Dr Erica Thompson on how mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it 46:44

2M ago46:44

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We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…

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Dr Erica Thompson on how mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it 46:44

2M ago46:44

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We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…

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How it started, how it's going: revisiting the warnings of the past from Jul 8, 2024

3M ago

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How it started, how it's going: revisiting the warnings of the past Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" The Juice Media - "Honest Government Ad | AI" [0:53:31]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/141782By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay's roller coaster affair with banking 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…

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Kelly Clancy on her book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World” 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…

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Kelly Clancy on her book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World” 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay's roller coaster affair with banking 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…

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Carissa Véliz on digital ethics from Jul 1, 2024

3M ago

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Carissa Véliz on digital ethics Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Carissa Véliz" [0:07:27] - "Mark's comments" [0:43:58] I Won't Google That - "Hurst & Ottsc" [0:53:26]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/141553By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Indicast #255: India wins T20 World Cup 41:27

3M ago41:27

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India beat South Africa to lift the T20 World Cup. The finals, at Barbados, was a closely fought affair with both sides being on top of the other throughout the match. In India 67 students scored a perfect score in the recent NEET-UG exam to gain entry into medical colleges. Vladamir Putin and Kim Jong Un get chummy. What does this mean to the worl…

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Lion 1:55:01

3M ago1:55:01

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Sad news in the Old School world, alionamongstmen is no longer with us.By Bryan Manolakos

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Byron Tau, author, "Means of Control" from Jun 24, 2024

3M ago

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The surveillance state is here: discussing with Byron Tau, author, "Means of Control" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Byron Tau" [0:03:50] - "Mark's comments" [0:42:51] Rocket 808 - "Under Surveillance" [0:54:13]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/141329By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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