One Thing Worth a Rant

Jeremy Pennycook
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A personal diatribe on a single topic that’s hopefully relevant, but still surprising in a new light.

  1. Jul 14

    Can You Buy a World Cup? How Economics, Geography, and History Shape Football Prowess

    Why can the US, China, and India dominate almost everything except football? Using player ratings, population, wealth, and Olympic data, this episode argues that World Cup success cannot be bought or brute-forced. It is grown through generations of culture, institutions, and squad depth.

    Can You Buy a World Cup? How Economics, Geography, and History Shape Football Prowess

  2. Jun 23

    Optimism is the answer? Artemis & Hail Mary

    A couple months ago, I stood on a beach looking towards Cape Canaveral, as we sent humans back around the moon for the first time in 50 years. And yet, I couldn't help thinking about a fictional alien made of rocks. Build your own tailored stories for children. Join the waitlist at https://lully.me Need expertise in generative AI and audio? Visit https://podgen.dev

    Optimism is the answer? Artemis & Hail Mary

  3. May 4

    The Holodeck: Star Trek's Generative Content Engine

    Star Trek promised immersion, but the real breakthrough might be dynamic stories you co-create with AI. Build your own tailored stories for children. Join the waitlist at lully.me Need expertise in generative AI and audio? Visit podgen.dev

    The Holodeck: Star Trek's Generative Content Engine

  4. 01/01/2022

    Lord of the Rings Christmas

    Behind the wizards, orcs, and hobbits, the themes of compassion and mercy in Lord of the Rings make it a perfect reminder of the holiday spirit.

    Lord of the Rings Christmas

  5. 12/23/2021

    Dune

    The book tells us to beware the charismatic leader. Do we see the film as a cautionary tale about populism or a more superficial, if gorgoues telling of the story of Paul Atreides? Should it have been a series?

  6. 11/15/2020

    Swing States

    Is the electoral college a dumpster fire impeding democracy or a well-designed system designed to balance power?

    Swing States

  7. 09/06/2020

    Fair Compensation

    Of all the major sports, tennis might have the least equitable distribution of financial success amongst its professional players.

    Fair Compensation

  8. 05/03/2020

    Microphone Etiquette

    I think we can all agree one thing  would improve this time of COVID is fewer clicks, pops, and hisses in every conversation we have.

    Microphone Etiquette
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A personal diatribe on a single topic that’s hopefully relevant, but still surprising in a new light.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Pennycook
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeremy Pennycook
  • Show Website
    One Thing Worth a Rant