Life Podcasts

Skeptic Mathematician Gil Kalai From Reichman University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
PodcastApr 6, 202630 min

Skeptic Mathematician Gil Kalai From Reichman University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

In this episode, mathematician Gil Kalai discusses his skeptical view that large‑scale quantum computers are unlikely to succeed because of fundamental noise and error‑correction limits. He outlines two lines of theoretical work: one proposing correlated noise that would thwart fault...

By The Superposition Guy's Podcast
Steven Kotler on We Are As Gods: Godlike Power, Stone Age Minds
PodcastApr 6, 20261h 26m

Steven Kotler on We Are As Gods: Godlike Power, Stone Age Minds

In this episode, Stephen Kotler discusses his new book *We Are As Gods*, which expands on the optimism of *Abundance* while confronting the darker side of a world flooded with technology, AI, and carbon emissions. He argues that humanity’s Stone‑Age...

By Singularity.FM
The Ultimate Thru-Hike Training Plan: Strength, Cardio, Protocols, and Common Injury Prevention with Dr. Freeborn Mondello
PodcastApr 6, 20260 min

The Ultimate Thru-Hike Training Plan: Strength, Cardio, Protocols, and Common Injury Prevention with Dr. Freeborn Mondello

In this episode of Backpacker Radio, physical therapist and endurance athlete Dr. Freeborn Mondello outlines a comprehensive training plan for thru‑hikers, detailing how to balance cardio and strength work, the most effective cardio modalities, and specific strength protocols. He also...

By The Trek (independent publication)
‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record  & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage
PodcastApr 6, 202627 min

‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage

In this episode, Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss NASA's Artemis II mission, highlighting its record‑breaking distance of over 252,000 miles, the historic far‑side lunar view, and quirky onboard issues like a malfunctioning toilet and the first iPhone in space. They...

By Morning Brew Daily
Doctor-Recommended Supplements: What You Need to Know
PodcastApr 6, 20260 min

Doctor-Recommended Supplements: What You Need to Know

In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison tackles a listener’s dilemma about following a doctor’s recommendation to take over‑the‑counter supplements—vitamin D, B12, and probiotics—while remaining skeptical of unregulated products. She explains how to evaluate supplement quality, verify dosage,...

By Rethinking Wellness
859: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World - Dr. Lawrence Uricchio
PodcastApr 6, 202649 min

859: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World - Dr. Lawrence Uricchio

In this episode, Dr. Lawrence Uricchio, an assistant professor of biology at Tufts, explains how his lab uses mathematical modeling to understand ecological and evolutionary processes that shape species distributions and genetic variation in a changing world. He discusses the...

By People Behind the Science
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
PodcastApr 6, 202651 min

Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's

In this episode, Jeremy Kirkland chats with Virgil Nicholas, founder of the Copenhagen‑based footwear brand Vinny's. Virgil recounts the brand’s evolution over six years, the challenges of global supply chains, tariffs and a volatile market, and his belief that small,...

By Blamo!
The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life
PodcastApr 6, 20261h 12m

The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life

In this episode, Mel Robbins sits down with real‑estate mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran to discuss how to overcome self‑doubt, reinvent yourself, and build lasting wealth. Barbara shares the mental “tape‑changing” habit that helped her rise from a...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Price of Leadership: The Sacrifices Every CMO Has to Make
PodcastApr 6, 202619 min

The Price of Leadership: The Sacrifices Every CMO Has to Make

In this episode, hosts discuss the hidden costs of being a chief marketing officer, highlighting the relentless travel, jet lag, and personal sacrifices that accompany the role. They share personal anecdotes—like logging 64 hotel nights in a year—and strategies for...

By Uncensored CMO
Strong Face
PodcastApr 6, 20260 min

Strong Face

In this debut episode of Strong Face, host Tamara Stewart explores the dilemma leaders face when they must enforce policies that clash with their values and watch their teams suffer under flawed systems. Drawing from her own experience as a...

By Bloomberg Surveillance (Podcast)
Outward Bound and Me
PodcastApr 6, 20260 min

Outward Bound and Me

In this 55‑second episode, host Dylan Carroll introduces the "Outward Bound and Me" series, highlighting how a single Outward Bound adventure can spark profound personal transformation. He outlines the show’s format—conversational interviews with alumni that explore pre‑trip expectations, pivotal moments...

By Bloomberg Surveillance (Podcast)
Overview of Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing)
PodcastApr 5, 202659 min

Overview of Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing)

In this episode Matthew Sokolov revisits an older talk on Anapanasati, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness of breathing, drawing on Bhikkhu Analyo’s translation and commentary. He outlines the 16-step framework organized into four tetrads that correspond to the four foundations...

By One Mind Dharma
Dorothy Koomson
PodcastApr 5, 202628 min

Dorothy Koomson

In this episode of BBC Radio 4's Book Club, author Dorothy Koomson discusses her psychological thriller *The Ice Cream Girls*, which follows the intertwined lives of Serena and Poppy after they are accused of murdering their abusive teacher, Marcus. Koomson...

By BBC Radio 4 Bookclub
She Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother
PodcastApr 5, 202639 min

She Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother

The episode explores the career and personal journey of Norwegian soprano Lisa Davidson, a leading star at the Metropolitan Opera known for her rare, powerful Wagnerian voice. Host Zach Wolfe discusses how Davidson navigated the risks of pregnancy—including two miscarriages...

By Authority Hacker Podcast
Dr Sorcha O'Connor: The PsilOCD Study Investigating Low-Dose Psilocybin for OCD (#532)
PodcastApr 5, 202649 min

Dr Sorcha O'Connor: The PsilOCD Study Investigating Low-Dose Psilocybin for OCD (#532)

In this episode, host Stuart Ralph talks with Dr. Saoirse O'Connor, a neuroscientist who led the PsilOCD study—the first controlled European trial of low‑dose psilocybin for obsessive‑compulsive disorder. The conversation covers the science of psilocybin, the study design (a 10 mg...

By The OCD Stories
Ep 26. Love, Freedom, Feminism, and Keeping Dalit Life Intact: Featuring Nikhil Pandhi
PodcastApr 4, 20260 min

Ep 26. Love, Freedom, Feminism, and Keeping Dalit Life Intact: Featuring Nikhil Pandhi

In this episode, host Bhakti Shrungarpre talks with medical anthropologist Nikhil Pandhi about his anthology *Love in the Time of Caste*, a collection of 17 Dalit love stories that blend violence, desire, and everyday intimacy. Pandhi explains how his ethnographic...

By Radical Books Collective
Episode 934: John Stezaker
PodcastApr 3, 20260 min

Episode 934: John Stezaker

In this episode of Bad at Sports, host Brian Andrews and co‑hosts sit down with contemporary artist John Stezaker to discuss his new exhibition "Raft" at Grey Gallery. Stezaker explains that the works are collages made from Victorian topographical photographs,...

By Bad at Sports
285: Did the "Project Hail Mary" Film Stick the Landing? | Ft. Dr. Danny Jaques
PodcastApr 3, 202642 min

285: Did the "Project Hail Mary" Film Stick the Landing? | Ft. Dr. Danny Jaques

In this episode of Casual Space, host Beth Mund and guest Dr. Danny Jaques dissect the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s *Project Hail Mary*, comparing it to the novel. They explore how the protagonist Ryland Grace’s internal doubts and scientific...

By Casual Space
260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry:  Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem
PodcastApr 3, 20261h 1m

260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry: Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, a holistic dentist, explains how oral health—particularly mercury‑containing fillings, hidden infections, and airway obstruction—can drive inflammation and compromise sleep quality, leading to issues like bruxism and sleep apnea. She shares her personal journey from...

By Sleep Is A Skill
713 - Jesse Bering on The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson
PodcastApr 3, 20260 min

713 - Jesse Bering on The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson

In this episode of Tangentially Speaking, host Chris Ryan chats with experimental psychologist Jesse Bering about Bering's new biography, *The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Ian Stevenson*, which chronicles the life and rigorous research of the controversial psychiatrist who studied reincarnation....

By Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
PodcastApr 3, 202636 min

The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews

In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...

By Transform Your Workplace
Oscar Winners Victory Lap: Autumn Durald Arkapaw & Joachim Trier
PodcastApr 3, 202630 min

Oscar Winners Victory Lap: Autumn Durald Arkapaw & Joachim Trier

In this episode of The Business, Kim Masters and Matt Bellany discuss the post‑Oscars landscape, highlighting recent winners Joachim Trier and Autumn Durald‑Arkapaw. Trier explains how his reputation now lets him cast stars like Al Fanning without a script, while Durald‑Arkapaw,...

By The Business (KCRW)
The Tyranny of Hope
PodcastApr 3, 20260 min

The Tyranny of Hope

The episode "The Tyranny of Hope" explores how the modern concept of happiness has shifted from a medieval notion of luck to a compulsory, market‑driven performance. It argues that a multi‑billion‑dollar industry of algorithms, advertisers, and self‑help gurus coerces individuals...

By Philosopheasy
1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)
PodcastApr 3, 202621 min

1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)

In this episode, host Akil Stokes explores how subconscious "cognitive scripts"—mental shortcuts formed by early experiences—can sabotage traders before they even start. He outlines two key scripts: the "sequel script," where past beliefs about money (e.g., that money is evil...

By The Trading Coach Podcast
400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress
PodcastApr 3, 20261h 9m

400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress

In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss how our personal perspectives and the broken food system are stalling progress on health, the economy, and the climate. They argue that food is...

By The GaryVee Audio Experience
Food As Medicine: From Trend to Treatment W/ Spencer Pratt, Chief Growth Officer, NourishedRx
PodcastApr 3, 202621 min

Food As Medicine: From Trend to Treatment W/ Spencer Pratt, Chief Growth Officer, NourishedRx

In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll speaks with Spencer Pratt, Chief Growth Officer of NourishedRx, about the company’s digital health platform that uses clinically‑guided food delivery, tele‑nutrition counseling, and digital coaching to treat diet‑related chronic diseases. Pratt explains how...

By CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
Broadcasting Pedal to the Metal: How John Fredericks Turned His Studio Van Into a Test Lab for Vitality
PodcastApr 3, 20260 min

Broadcasting Pedal to the Metal: How John Fredericks Turned His Studio Van Into a Test Lab for Vitality

In this episode, host John Fredericks and Dr. Peter McCullough discuss the growing market for anti‑inflammatory drugs and introduce the Wellness Company’s peptide‑based “Regenerate” drops, which aim to repair musculoskeletal tissue rather than merely mask pain. They also cover natural testosterone‑boosting...

By FOCAL POINTS (Courageous Discourse)
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
PodcastApr 3, 202652 min

Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time

In this episode, Imran Ahmed talks with former Louis Vuitton visual image director Faye McLeod about her 16‑year career designing store windows, facades, and runway sets that turn public streets into democratic stages. McLeod shares how a childhood accident taught...

By The Business of Fashion Podcast (Spotify landing)
Are Movies Actually Getting Longer? We Found Out.
PodcastApr 3, 202633 min

Are Movies Actually Getting Longer? We Found Out.

In this episode of The Town, hosts Matt Bellany and Craig explore whether movies are actually getting longer, referencing research by Stephen Follows that shows the overall average runtime has stayed around 102 minutes, but wide-release films (those grossing over...

By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377
PodcastApr 3, 202626 min

Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377

In this episode of Where We Buy, host James Cook chats with Kevin Vong, SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings, about Michael Kors' evolving "jet set" store concept, highlighted by a new Rockefeller Center location featuring...

By Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook
Proud 'Mary' Eats 'Forbidden Fruits'
PodcastApr 3, 20260 min

Proud 'Mary' Eats 'Forbidden Fruits'

In this episode of the Box Office Podcast, host Scott Mendelson and his panel of younger film analysts dissect recent box‑office results, from the sci‑fi hit Project Hail Mary to the modest‑budget indie Forbidden Fruits. The conversation weaves through deep...

By The Outside Scoop
Isaac Julien
PodcastApr 2, 202659 min

Isaac Julien

In this episode of TalkArt, host Robert Diamant interviews interdisciplinary artist Isaac Julien and collaborator Mark Nash about Julien’s latest multi‑screen installation, All That Changes / Metamorphosis, shown at Victoria Miro in London. The work, commissioned for the 500th anniversary...

By Talk Art
How Raphael Made—And Unmade—The Renaissance
PodcastApr 2, 202638 min

How Raphael Made—And Unmade—The Renaissance

The episode explores the Metropolitan Museum’s blockbuster exhibition “Raphael’s Sublime Poetrie,” guiding listeners through its 237 works—from early drawings and Perugino influences to his mature Roman frescoes and tapestries. Host Kate Brown and critic Ben Davis discuss Raphael’s rapid rise,...

By The Art Angle
#852 I Wasted $40K on an AI Agency. Here's What I Built Instead
PodcastApr 2, 202626 min

#852 I Wasted $40K on an AI Agency. Here's What I Built Instead

In this episode, host Dan interviews Aaron Anderson, founder of the link‑building agency LinkPitch.io, about his journey from hiring a $30K AI agency to building his own AI‑driven automation tools. After a disappointing agency experience, Aaron used Claude Code (via...

By Tropical MBA
Between Us: Nedra Glover Tawwab + Esther Perel Live on Substack
PodcastApr 2, 20260 min

Between Us: Nedra Glover Tawwab + Esther Perel Live on Substack

In this episode, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab and relationship expert Esther Perel explore the paradox of dependency in relationships, arguing that healthy dependence is essential while unhealthy codependence harms connection. They discuss how modern, individualistic cultures—especially the United States—encourage hyper‑independence,...

By Nedra Nuggets
The Corner Man: Be One. Find One.
PodcastApr 2, 202634 min

The Corner Man: Be One. Find One.

In this episode of Front Row Dads, host Jon Vroman sits with Scott Seymour—a former actor, nurse, conscious‑partnership coach, and "corner man" for the community—to explore how men can intentionally build deep friendships. Scott shares his philosophy that every person...

By Front Row Dads
Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey W/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
PodcastApr 2, 202649 min

Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey W/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette

In this episode, founders Allison Ellsworth (Poppy Soda), designer Rachel Roy, and fintech entrepreneur Theresa Fette discuss their journeys from humble beginnings to multi‑billion‑dollar exits, emphasizing the importance of owning control, embracing embarrassment, and making bold, sometimes "stupid" decisions. They...

By Billion Dollar Moves
Enormocast 321: Katie McKinstry Stylos – Reaching Further
PodcastApr 2, 20261h 36m

Enormocast 321: Katie McKinstry Stylos – Reaching Further

In this episode, host Chris Galoos interviews Katie McKinstry‑Stylos, a pioneering figure in sport dry‑tooling—a discipline that uses ice‑climbing tools on rock without ice. Katie shares how she transitioned from a competitive three‑day eventing horse rider to a climber, describing...

By Enormocast
'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)
PodcastApr 2, 202634 min

'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)

In this episode of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit, Jim Hemphill chats with comedy duo Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher about their feature directorial debut, Hulu's Pizza Movie. The filmmakers trace the concept’s 20‑year evolution from a college‑room sketch to a full‑blown, Lord‑of‑the‑Rings‑style...

By Filmmaker Toolkit (IndieWire)
Kevin Fedarko on A WALK IN THE PARK
PodcastApr 2, 202657 min

Kevin Fedarko on A WALK IN THE PARK

In this episode of Poured Over, journalist Kevin Fedarko discusses his memoir A Walk in the Park, which recounts his 2015–2016 attempt to traverse the Grand Canyon on foot—a project originally intended as a National Geographic article for the National...

By Poured Over (Barnes & Noble)
How to Think Faster and Talk Smarter, with Matt Abrahams
PodcastApr 2, 202636 min

How to Think Faster and Talk Smarter, with Matt Abrahams

In this episode of Masters of Scale, communication expert Matt Abrahams—Stanford Business School professor and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast—shares science‑backed strategies for speaking confidently and persuasively. He explains why public‑speaking anxiety is a universal, evolution‑rooted response...

By Masters of Scale
REPLAY: Lorrie Moore on Writing, the Afterlife, and Ghost Stories
PodcastApr 2, 20261h 12m

REPLAY: Lorrie Moore on Writing, the Afterlife, and Ghost Stories

In this replay episode, Brad Listie revisits his 2023 interview with acclaimed author Lorrie Moore, discussing her novel *I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home*. Moore delves into the book’s blend of grief, afterlife speculation, and ghost‑story elements,...

By Otherppl with Brad Listi
Why Hollywood Needs Books More Than Ever
PodcastApr 1, 202631 min

Why Hollywood Needs Books More Than Ever

In this episode of The Town, UTA media‑rights partner Jason Richman explains why Hollywood is turning to books like never before, noting that studios now see popular titles as the safest path to theatrical audiences amid a post‑superhero landscape. He...

By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Bruce Springsteen Live in Minnesota 3/31/26 OK Google when Was Bruce Springsteen
PodcastApr 1, 20260 min

Bruce Springsteen Live in Minnesota 3/31/26 OK Google when Was Bruce Springsteen

The episode captures Bruce Springsteen’s live performance in Minnesota, framed as a rallying call for American ideals amid political turmoil. Springsteen opens with a prayer for troops overseas and a critique of the current administration, urging listeners to choose hope,...

By AUTHOR KRISTEN STAFFORD -HOWE
When You’re Worn Down—And Your Team Is Too
PodcastApr 1, 202623 min

When You’re Worn Down—And Your Team Is Too

In this episode, workplace strategist Daisy Auger‑Dominguez explores how managers can reclaim joy amid the grind of modern leadership, especially for middle managers feeling the pressure from both senior leadership and their teams. She defines joy as deep, sustainable satisfaction...

By HBR On Leadership
Macaroni Art in the Age of Filtration by Ryan Cole (Audio)
PodcastApr 1, 202633 min

Macaroni Art in the Age of Filtration by Ryan Cole (Audio)

In this speculative‑fiction audio story, Ryan Cole’s "Macaroni Art in the Age of Filtration" follows Verity, a scavenger in a polluted underground colony, as she navigates crumbling tunnels to find a functional lung that could free her brother Axel from...

By Clarkesworld Magazine
Christopher Kimball Live with Anne Byrn
PodcastApr 1, 20260 min

Christopher Kimball Live with Anne Byrn

In this Substack Live conversation, Christopher Kimball chats with author Anne Byrn about her book *Baking in the American South*, exploring the cultural stories behind Southern recipes and the importance of community cookbooks. They reminisce about traditional food journalism, the...

By Christopher Kimball's Substack
Episode 118: Rabbi David Wolpe
PodcastApr 1, 20261h

Episode 118: Rabbi David Wolpe

In this episode, host Jim Baer talks with Rabbi David Wolpe, a leading American rabbi and former Harvard Kennedy School fellow, about the role of religion in modern life. Wolpe argues that religion is a diverse, action‑oriented force that builds...

By The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond
Field Trip – Projectors
PodcastApr 1, 20260 min

Field Trip – Projectors

The episode dives into Field Trip’s new release “Projectors,” highlighting its retro‑futuristic vibe that blends 80’s drum‑machine beats with modern production. Host describes the band’s frontman as a charismatic, almost mythic figure whose performance feels destined and uplifting. Listeners are...

By mp3hugger