Better Living Through Dying
In this episode of the Unspeakeasy Podcast, host Megan Daum talks with author and humorist Annabelle Gurwitch about her new memoir, *The End of My Life Is Killing Me*, which chronicles her experience living with stage‑four lung cancer diagnosed during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Annabelle shares the surreal circumstances of her diagnosis, the reality of being an outlier on targeted therapy, and her deliberate rejection of the typical "battle" narrative in favor of a more honest, often humorous acceptance of mortality. The conversation delves into how the book explores existential dread, the cultural pressure to frame illness as a heroic journey, and the ways small, everyday moments become crucibles for meaning. Throughout, Annabelle’s sharp wit and contrarian perspective illuminate the tension between societal expectations and personal truth when confronting terminal illness.
Tilly Norwood Creator Defends Her Controversial Synthetic Character
In this episode of The Business, host Kim Masters interviews Aline Vander Veldin, co‑founder of Particle 6 Productions, about her synthetic AI character Tilly Norwood. Vander Veldin explains that Tilly is intended solely for AI‑generated content and is not meant to...
Lyin' Country Safari
In this episode Dre investigates Larry Ellison's $30 million purchase of Lion Country Safari in Florida, arguing the zoo is a front for a massive AI data‑center project dubbed Project Tango located just miles away. He links the acquisition to Oracle’s stalled...
Hear Seven Hours of Women Making Electronic Music (1938–2014)
The episode surveys the history of women in electronic music from the early 20th century to the present, spotlighting pioneers such as Clara Rockmore (theremin virtuoso), Johanna Beyer (author of the first electronic composition by a woman, 1938), Bebe and...
Season 7 Ep. 10: J. M. W. Turner, Brighthelmston, Sussex
In this episode of Painting of the Week, hosts Phil Grabski and Laura Bentham sit down with Tate Britain senior curator Amy Concanon to discuss the Turner and Constable exhibition and, in particular, J.M.W. Turner's 1824 watercolor "Brighton, Sussex for...
Master P
In this free‑form episode, the hosts riff on the challenges of modern parenting, especially the struggle to get enough sleep amid busy schedules, bedtime battles, and juggling kids' activities. They share personal anecdotes about surprise parties, "yes days," and the...
How to De-Age the Oscars with Amelia Dimoldenberg
In this bonus episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany talks with Amelia Dimoldenberg, the official social‑media ambassador and red‑carpet correspondent for the Oscars, about how the Academy is trying to make the ceremony relevant to Gen Z and younger...
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe | Seagram Building
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the life and work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, tracing his early apprenticeship, Bauhaus leadership, and emigration to Chicago where he shaped the International Style. Wood highlights Mies’s philosophy...
Nicolas Deshayes
In this episode of TalkArt, host Robert Diamant interviews sculptor Nicolas Deshayes, exploring his unconventional use of industrial materials like vacuum‑formed plastics, polystyrene, and cast iron to create body‑referencing installations. Deshayes discusses his early vacuum‑form works, the tactile, skin‑like qualities...
Tea, Tales, and Tomes
In this brief 57‑second episode of "Tea, Tales, and Tomes," host Natasha invites listeners into a cozy, book‑loving space where reading and sipping tea go hand in hand. She outlines the show's purpose: to share the joy of reading, help...
Kim Gordon Was Always an Artist First
In this episode of The Art Angle, Kim Gordon discusses her multifaceted practice as an artist first, highlighting her simultaneous solo exhibition "Count Your Chickens," the group show "Full Folded Group" she co‑curated, and the release of her new album...
Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, Mohamed Abu Jafar — Turning Unbearable Loss Into Ground of Shared Life
In this episode Krista Tippett sits with four members of the Parent Circle Bereaved Families Forum—Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, and Mohamed Abu Jafar—who have lost loved ones to the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict and now work together for peace. Each...
Joan Naviyuk Kane : With Snow Pouring Southward Past the Window
In this two‑hour conversation, poet Joan Naviyuk Kane discusses her new collection *With Snow Pouring Southward Past the Window*, exploring themes of home, displacement, colonial erasure, and intergenerational trauma rooted in her Inuit heritage and Alaskan upbringing. She reflects on the...
The Power of Inquiry in Spiritual Awakening - Part 2
In this episode Tara Brock explores the second domain of spiritual practice: inquiry. She explains how asking pointed questions—like "What stops me from opening my heart?"—illuminates hidden beliefs and fears, allowing us to de‑condition the automatic, fear‑driven lenses through which...
The Quiet Panic of Turning Thirty
The episode explores the emotional turbulence that often accompanies turning thirty, highlighting how the shared experiences of the twenties give way to divergent life paths such as marriage, parenthood, divorce, and singlehood. It delves into the anxiety of making big...
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
In this episode Matt Abrahams interviews Stanford behavior design expert B.J. Fogg about how to create lasting habits. Fogg debunks the "information‑action fallacy" and explains his B = M + A + P model, where behavior occurs only when motivation, ability, and a prompt...
Your New Go-To Dip: Easy Tzatziki Recipe
In this brief episode, the host demonstrates how to whip up a classic tzatziki dip in under five minutes, sharing a personal anecdote about enjoying it daily while living in Greece. The recipe uses plain yogurt (Balkan or Greek), grated...
T Kira Madden on WHIDBEY
In this episode of Poured Over, author T. Cara Madden discusses her debut novel WHIDBEY, which follows three women—two adult survivors of a convicted child‑sex abuser and the abuser’s mother—after the abuser is murdered. Madden explains how the story emerged from...
AWP, DUI, DOA, JFK, WW3, WTF, SMH
In this episode of Brad and Mira for the Culture, the hosts riff on a chaotic week of pop‑culture news and personal anecdotes, from Brad’s first‑time experience at the AWP conference in Baltimore to absurd side‑bars about Rihanna, Britney, and...
Is High-Intensity Exercise Bad For Rheumatic Diseases?
In this episode, host Jack interviews rheumatology expert Jean‑Pascal about whether high‑intensity exercise harms patients with rheumatic diseases. Their systematic review found no evidence of damage and showed that high‑intensity workouts are at least as effective as low‑ or moderate‑intensity...
460-Ripe Tomato Revolution: Practical Tips for Easier Growing
In this episode, horticulturist and garden designer Frank Hyman challenges conventional tomato‑growing advice, sharing six "revolutionary" techniques from his new book Ripe Tomato Revolution. He argues that common practices like heavy sucker pruning and routine chemical sprays are often unnecessary,...
Recovering From Addiction - #SolutionsWatch
In this episode of Solutions Watch, host discusses the opioid crisis and explores practical ways to support individuals battling addiction, featuring longtime addiction counselor and author Ian Davis. Davis frames addiction as a repetitive self‑harmful behavior rather than a disease,...
'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
In this episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, director Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses her genre‑bending film The Bride, which reimagines the Bride of Frankenstein through a 1930s musical‑film lens while interrogating gender expectations and violence. She explains how she blended IMAX...
Inside The Race To Reboot Human Cells - EP 60 Nabiha Saklayen
In this episode, host Ashley Vance talks with Nabiha Saklayen, co‑founder and CEO of Celino, about induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their rapid evolution from a Nobel‑winning discovery to emerging therapies. They discuss how iPSCs can be reprogrammed from...
Christopher Kimball Live with David Lebovitz
In this episode, Christopher Kimball chats with longtime pastry chef and author David Lebovitz about his journey from Chez Panisse in California to a two‑decade life in Paris, his recent books, and his philosophy of ingredient‑focused baking. Lebovitz reflects on the...
The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict Into Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan
In this episode, host John interviews Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a clinical psychologist and author of "The Road Less Triggered," about turning conflict into connection. They explore how the small percentage of moments when we react defensively can sabotage relationships, and...
How Early Weed Pressure Affects Crop Yield Before Plants Even Emerge
In this episode, host Peter Johnson interviews Dr. Clarence Swanton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, about groundbreaking research showing that early‑season weed pressure can reduce crop yield before the crop even emerges. Swanton explains that weeds reflect red...
The Secret to Peak Performance: Mastering Front Stage and Back Stage Work
In this episode of The Productivity Show, host Tan explains the concept of front‑stage (high‑visibility, value‑creating work) versus backstage (supportive, invisible tasks) and how mastering this split boosts peak performance. He shares three tactics: identify your natural split and focus...
Caitlin Breeze on THE FOX HUNT
In this episode, Barnes & Noble bookseller Isabel McConville chats with debut novelist Caitlin Breeze about her new fantasy novel, *The Fox Hunt*. Breeze shares the emotional journey of seeing her manuscript become a physical book, the collaborative design process...
Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3)
In this episode the hosts explore why consistent practice outweighs occasional results, using examples from medicine, law, sports, and media. They argue that practice is both a verb (the act of trying) and a noun (the cultivated art), and that...
Across the Horizon Ep. 60: Big Ears 2026
In this special Across the Horizon episode, host Bob Holmes spotlights the lineup for the festival’s Big Ears showcase, featuring conversations with key artists such as pedal‑steel pioneer Chuck Johnson, virtuoso guitarist Hayden Pettigrew, Nashville steel player Luke Schneider, and...
Editing Away Autoimmunity at the HLA Source
In this episode, Daniel Levine interviews Richard Freed, CEO of Rheumagen, about the pivotal role of HLA genes in autoimmune diseases and the company’s innovative gene‑editing approach to cure them. Freed explains how a single amino‑acid change at a conserved...
Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail
In this episode, host Thomas interviews author and marketer Laurie Christine about why many reader magnets fail and how to make them work. Laurie explains common mistakes such as using a first‑draft short story or not promoting the magnet, and...
#140 Tom Junod: All My Father's Secrets
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with acclaimed journalist Tom Junod about his memoir In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man, which delves into the enigmatic life of Junod’s father,...
BI 233 Tom Griffiths: The Laws of Thought
In this episode, Tom Griffiths discusses his new book, *The Laws of Thought*, which argues that cognition can be understood through three complementary pillars: logic, probability theory, and neural networks. He explains how logic provides deductive certainty, probability theory extends...
How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips From Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and...
Tim Ferriss asks five thought leaders—Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman—to share the one to three decisions that could dramatically simplify their lives in 2026. Popova emphasizes protecting her "cherish quotient" by only spending time...
The Leisure Heresy
The episode "The Leisure Heresy" examines the myth that modern life is uniquely affluent by contrasting it with the Juǀʼhoansi hunter‑gatherers, who worked only 15‑20 hours a week and spent the rest of their time in rest, socializing, and ritual....
Your Inner Critic Has a Name
In this episode, the host shares a personal strategy for overcoming writer's block by committing to a daily 20‑minute writing sprint, reinforced with a supportive partner and a simple gold‑star reward system. The metaphor of each writing session as a...
Patricia Finn on THE GOLDEN BOY
In this episode of Poured Over, Isabel McConville chats with debut novelist Patricia Finn about her new book *The Golden Boy*. Finn shares the emotional roller‑coaster of seeing her manuscript become a physical book, the intensive editorial process, and the...
The Sugar Addiction Lie | Christine Trimpe
In this episode, Christine Trimpe shares her decade‑long transformation from morbid obesity, pre‑diabetes, and chronic fatigue to a sugar‑free, metabolically healthy life. She recounts a pivotal mountain‑hike moment that sparked her resolve, the step‑by‑step quitting‑sugar plan, and how Dr. Jason...
Rubella Vaccines: What You NEED To Know
The episode challenges the conventional view of rubella, arguing that the virus was never definitively isolated and that the disease is historically mild. It critiques the 1941 Australian study linking rubella to congenital cataracts and the subsequent vaccine rollout, suggesting...
Chessie King on the Shocking Reality of IVF Costs
The "Happy Mum Happy Baby" podcast’s Season 17 delivers a diverse lineup of episodes that explore parenting realities, from Steve Backshall’s reflections on fatherhood to raw conversations about postpartum psychosis, breastfeeding pressures, and celebrity motherhood stories. Notable milestones include the 300‑episode...
Ep. 785: Magnetars
Astronomy Cast’s episode 785, hosted by Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay, dives into magnetars—highly magnetized neutron stars whose fields can reach 10^15 gauss. The hosts recount the 2004 giant gamma‑ray flare that exposed the destructive power of these stellar...
Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock
In this episode, Dr. David Rock explains that the brain remains highly plastic well into the 80s and 90s, so learning capacity does not diminish with age, though motivation often does. He highlights the mutual benefits of engaging later‑career employees...
Go From Reactive To Proactive With These Tips (TPS603)
The Productivity Show episode "Go From Reactive To Proactive" explains how shifting from a fire‑fighting mindset to intentional planning can lower stress and boost output. It outlines practical habits such as weekly calendar blocks, breaking goals into bite‑sized tasks, and...
Bright, Fresh, and Perfectly Chopped 🥗
In this episode, the host walks listeners through a step‑by‑step recipe for a classic Shirazi salad, emphasizing the therapeutic joy of chopping fresh vegetables. They demonstrate how to make a crisp tortilla garnish by baking avocado‑oil‑sprayed tortilla triangles, and they...
Building Stronger Bonds: Dads, Daughters, and Calming Teenage Anxiety
On the latest “Dad and Daughter Connection” podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis interviews teen mental‑health specialist Sophia Vale Galano about strengthening father‑daughter relationships during adolescence. Galano emphasizes that active listening and validation, rather than fixing, are key to easing teenage anxiety...
Artist Interview | Cristallina Fischetti
In this episode of Who Arted?, host Kyle Wood interviews artist Cristallina Fischetti about her upcoming "Alchemy" exhibition at Marlebone Church in London. Cristallina shares her eclectic influences—from Hilma af Klint and Helen Frankenthaler to her own ancestor Fedele Fischetti—and...
Dealing with Jerks Might Be Shortening Your Life / It's Important to Be Able to Laugh at Yourself / Forgiveness...
The episode explores how dealing with toxic or "jerk" personalities can accelerate biological aging, citing a study that links chronic stress from difficult people to faster cellular decline. It contrasts this with research showing that those who can laugh at...
The Responsibility Shift: Care, Power, and Liberation
In this episode the host explores the distinction between being "responsible for" something—trying to control outcomes—and being "responsible to" someone—showing up with integrity while honoring their agency. They discuss how this shift impacts parenting, relationships, and personal well‑being, emphasizing self‑reflection...