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Science Series 2: Dr Ben McAllister / Dark Matter / Axioms / Theoretical Research vs Experimental
March 12, 2026

Science Series 2: Dr Ben McAllister / Dark Matter / Axioms / Theoreti…

Dr Ben McAllister is a physicist, science communicator, and audio producer based in Melbourne, Australia. He obtained his B.Sc and Ph.D from University of West Australia, and studies dark matter, particle physics, ORGAN, and ...

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#146 Amy Binder / Left & Right on Campus / Trump / Libertarians / Organizational Influence on Campus
March 11, 2026

#146 Amy Binder / Left & Right on Campus / Trump / Libertarians / Org…

Amy Binder is an SNF-Agora Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Northwestern University in 1998 and my BA in Anthropology from Stanford University in 1986. Amy is also the...

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Music Series 6: Adam White / MoTown Roots / Rhythm and Blues / Backdoor Talent
March 5, 2026

Music Series 6: Adam White / MoTown Roots / Rhythm and Blues / Backdo…

Adam White is the author of Motown: The Sound of Young America, with Barney Ales, and has written about music, the music industry and Motown for more than 40 years. Adam is a former editor-in-chief of Billboard, and co-author...

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#145 The Purim Story / Freedom and Danger / Prototypes in Biblical Characters
March 2, 2026

#145 The Purim Story / Freedom and Danger / Prototypes in Biblical Ch…

Solo episode diving into the Purim story, the characters and archetypes, freedom and danger, and national evolution.

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#144: Uri Hassan / Growing Up / Kivi Hershenov / Wrestling / Comedy Films
Feb. 27, 2026

#144: Uri Hassan / Growing Up / Kivi Hershenov / Wrestling / Comedy F…

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Science Series 1: Dr Kevin Hickerman /Nuclear Physics / StandUp Comedy / Scientific Advising on Thor
Feb. 26, 2026

Science Series 1: Dr Kevin Hickerman /Nuclear Physics / StandUp Comed…

Dr Kevin Peter Hickerson is a nuclear physicist, businessman, inventor, and standup comedian. He is the host of the comedy podcast Surely You’re Joking, and has a dozen patents in 3D printing, robotics, tablet computing, mach...

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Music Series 5: Dean Budnick / Relix / Jambands.com / Grateful Dead / Phish / Billy Strings
Feb. 20, 2026

Music Series 5: Dean Budnick / Relix / Jambands.com / Grateful Dead /…

Dean Budnick is the editor in chief of Relix, founder of Jambands.com, and is an author, director, and professor. https://www.deanbudnick.com https://relix.com https://jambands.com ** We mentioned the Rolling Stones concert a...

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Entertainment 11: Marc DiPaolo / Superheroes and Politics / Spider-Man’s Evolving Politics
Feb. 19, 2026

Entertainment 11: Marc DiPaolo / Superheroes and Politics / Spider-Ma…

Marc DiPaolo is an author, and assistant professor, teaching English and Film and English and Communication. He published the autobiographical novel Fake Italian (Bordighera Press) in 2021. DiPaolo has also written the academ...

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143: Daniel Heck / AI and Authenticity / Lessons from Religion / Fear & Hope for the Future
Feb. 12, 2026

143: Daniel Heck / AI and Authenticity / Lessons from Religion / Fear…

Dan Heck is TUG’s (The Understanding Group) chief AI Ethicist, helping maintain ethics and values in competitive environments. Aiandfaith.org Understandinggroup.com

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142: Epstein & “The System” / Revolving Doors / Sunk Cost with Society / Rebels & Underdogs
Feb. 11, 2026

142: Epstein & “The System” / Revolving Doors / Sunk Cost with Societ…

Solo episode talking mostly Epstein. I cover - Newest evidence of a “system” trying to defend itself. - Reverse Revolving Doors, whistleblowers, and heroes like Mike Benz. - Sunk Cost & American Imperialism. - Thomas Massie a...

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#139: Sheekha Singh / Avoiding Burnout / Balancing Life / India -> Nebraska -> Canada
Feb. 9, 2026

#139: Sheekha Singh / Avoiding Burnout / Balancing Life / India -> Ne…

Sheekha Singh is a technologist, author, and podcast host from Hyderabad, India. Her books, The IT Girl; 3 Steps to Find Career Options for Young Women in Tech ( https://a.co/d/0fJNzVen) , and Unburnable Ambition; How Overach...

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#138: Ari Mendelow & Slugger AI / AI Companions / Loneliness Epidemic / Epstein Ties?!
Feb. 6, 2026

#138: Ari Mendelow & Slugger AI / AI Companions / Loneliness Epidemic…

Ari Mendelow is a software engineer for Microsoft, and founder of Spoonjoy. Slugger is a personalized ai Clawbot agent.

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Psychology Series 12: Dr Kelly Flanagan / Making Maintaining Friendships & Relationships
Feb. 4, 2026

Psychology Series 12: Dr Kelly Flanagan / Making Maintaining Friendsh…

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a coach and a licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of expertise in interpersonal relationships. His thought leadership has been featured in The Five Love Languages, the TODAY Show, Reader’s Di...

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#137: James Thurber / Political Polarization / Elite vs Americans / Understanding Lobbying / Gov’t
Jan. 30, 2026

#137: James Thurber / Political Polarization / Elite vs Americans / U…

Professor Jim Thurber is University Distinguished Professor of Government Emeritus and Founder (1979) and Founder and Former Director (1979-2016) of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and Affiliate Distingu...

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Entertainment Series 10: Tom Secker / Government & Hollywood / Propaganda / Aliens / CIA & Homeland
Jan. 28, 2026

Entertainment Series 10: Tom Secker / Government & Hollywood / Propag…

Tom Secker is an investigative journalist, writer and producer of the website Spyculture.com. He is the coauthor of National Security Cinema: The Shocking New Evidence of Government Control in Hollywood (https://a.co/d/j2QsJC...

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#138: Minnesota, 1st & 2nd Amendments / Create Your Own Algorithm/ Corporate Airbnbs
Jan. 26, 2026

#138: Minnesota, 1st & 2nd Amendments / Create Your Own Algorithm/ Co…

Solo episode talking about - Political pendulum swinging - Processing current events in Minnesota - My new podcast with William Mann - Creating our own algorithms in our lives - The corporatization of Airbnb If you enjoy, ple...

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History Series 4: William Mann / Hollywood History / Marlon Brando / Black Dahlia
Jan. 23, 2026

History Series 4: William Mann / Hollywood History / Marlon Brando / …

William J Mann is an award winning and NYT best selling author, Hollywood historian, and professor of popular culture. He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando, The Wars of...

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Entertainment Series 9: D.J. MacHale/ Writing Pendragon / AI & Post Capitalism / Creative Processes
Jan. 20, 2026

Entertainment Series 9: D.J. MacHale/ Writing Pendragon / AI & Post C…

D.J. MacHale is a writer, director, executive producer and creator of several popular television series and movies. As an author, his ten-volume book series: Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure Through Time and Space became a ...

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#137: Robin Dreeke / FBI CounterIntel / Spy Flipping / Social Media Madness / Big Picture Thinking
Jan. 15, 2026

#137: Robin Dreeke / FBI CounterIntel / Spy Flipping / Social Media M…

Robin Dreeke is a retired FBI Special Agent in CounterIntelligence and was the head of the Behavioral Analysis Program. He is the bestselling author of several books, including Unbreakable Alliances, People Formula Workbook2....

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#136 Dave Davies / Economic History of Grateful Dead / A Decade of Shows / Entertainment Finance
Jan. 14, 2026

#136 Dave Davies / Economic History of Grateful Dead / A Decade of Sh…

Dave Davies is the author of An Economic History of the Grateful Dead, creator of the blog Grateful Seconds, and spent over two decades in the Entertainment Finance sector. https://a.co/d/hwgGPOe http://www.gratefulseconds.co...

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#135: Ephraim Herschmann / RIP Bobby Weir / Absurdity of Life and Laughter / Trump’s 1st Year
Jan. 11, 2026

#135: Ephraim Herschmann / RIP Bobby Weir / Absurdity of Life and Lau…

I ramble a bit about Bobby Weir, one of the founding musicians in the Grateful Dead, and rhythm guitar player - passed on 1/10/26 Looking at the world with open eyes and an awareness of our limitations in our perceptions Trum...

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#134: Joshua “Pacey” Neuman / Venezuela / Free Speech / Oral Hygiene / Parenting
Jan. 7, 2026

#134: Joshua “Pacey” Neuman / Venezuela / Free Speech / Oral Hygiene …

Joshua “Pacey” Neuman is a personal injury attorney in South Florida. https://www.instagram.com/the_miami_attorney?igsh=MTRzc3NrcGRmeHgwaQ== Joshneumanlaw.com

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#133: Padraig Carmody / Geography / Globalization / Venezuela / China / Africa & Somalia / BRICS
Jan. 6, 2026

#133: Padraig Carmody / Geography / Globalization / Venezuela / China…

Padraig Carmody is a lecturer in Geography, Trinity College, Dublin Ireland. He has consulted for the South African Government, and was formerly assistant professor at University of Vermont. https://www.tcd.ie/research/profil...

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Music Series 4: Kurt Ellenberger / Jazz / Improv and Play / Music Education / Music & Emotion
Jan. 5, 2026

Music Series 4: Kurt Ellenberger / Jazz / Improv and Play / Music Edu…

Dr Kurt Ellenberger is a jazz and classical musician, composer, writer, and (retired) professor at Grand Valley State University. Kurtellenberger.com

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