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Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Raising Health

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Raising Health

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Hidden Brain

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Hidden Brain

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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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You Are Not So Smart

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You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart
Curious Cases

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Curious Cases

BBC Radio 4

9 Oct

Identical(ish)

Ever wondered how close nature can get to making a human clone? And what happens if identical twin brothers marry identical twin sisters and have babies - how similar are they? Our listener Chris has been pondering this very issue, and his question takes Hannah and Dara down another scientific rabbit hole. Our intrepid duo consider how one fertilised egg can somehow become two babies, why those babies aren’t quite genetic photocopies, and why even identical twins gradually become more different as they grow up. They also find out how studying twins is helping scientists learn lessons about how all of us age - and explore the classic, movie-perpetuated mystery of “twin telepathy”… could there maybe, possibly, be something to it?! There’s also just time to address the tricky issue of cloning. From Dolly the sheep to regenerative medicine, cloning science has paved the way for some serious breakthroughs; but could we ever clone a human? And more to the point, should we? Expect sheep, sci-fi, identical cousins, and a dash of disproven twin mythology, as Curious Cases makes its return! If you have an everyday mystery for the team to investigate, contact them on curiouscases@bbc.co.uk. Contributors: Xand van Tulleken - Doctor, broadcaster and Honorary Associate Professor of Infection and Population Health at University College London Kevin Sinclair - Professor of Developmental Biology and Head of Animal Sciences at the University of Nottingham Claire Steves - Principal Investigator at TwinsUK and Professor of Ageing and Health at King’s College London Chris van Tulleken - Doctor, broadcaster and Professor of Infection and Global Health at University College London Producer: Lucy Taylor Executive Producer: Sasha Feachem A BBC Studios Production
1 day ago

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?

Millions of us move through our days without getting enough sleep. We know that sleep deprivation can affect our physical health and our mood. But sleep researcher Chris Barnes says a chronic lack of good sleep can also affect how we make decisions and even what we value. He joins us to explore the forces that keep us from getting the rest we need, and offers practical strategies for getting better sleep. Later, psychologist Rachel Zoffness returns to answer your questions about the experience of pain, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered." Is your parenting style preventing your child from thriving? We explore this question — and share five practical parenting strategies we've featured on Hidden Brain — in our latest YouTube video. Check it out here, and share your parenting strategies with us in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
3 Aug

344 - Intellectual Humility - Tenelle Porter

Can intellectual humility be measured? What influences it and affects it, limits it and enhances it? What even is it, scientifically speaking? We explore all of this and then play an episode of How to Be A Better Human featuring psychologist Tenelle Porter telling comedian Chris Duffy how she is researching how to conduct better research into intellectual humility. Previous Episodes Transcript at TED How to Be A Better Human The Gateway Drugs to Intellectual Humility Tenelle Porter's Research Tenelle Porter's Website The Illusion of Explanatory Depth Kitted Shop The Story of Kitted How Minds Change David McRaney’s BlueSky David McRaney’s Twitter YANSS Twitter Show Notes Newsletter Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
18 hr ago

In Theory with Janna Levin

If something is possible, has the universe tried it? Are all physical possibilities inevitable? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical astrophysicist Janna Levin to launch “In Theory,” a new StarTalk series celebrating the weird, wacky theories of the universe and the theorists who chase them. Out on YouTube October 29, 2026! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/in-theory-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Elamar, Natalia Nelicheva, Kyron Laskosky, Stanley Tai, Jan, Chris Tringali, Nikki Tea, Jay Kapadia, Sean Moran, SnakeSurfer, Roddie, Sam Sillmon, Graham West, Ben Fisk, ChexVC, aitor clemente ramos, Max Forkel, George Fox, and HKRDiary for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6 days ago

Insulin Resistance? 6 Daily Habits That Can Make a Difference

Insulin resistance can develop gradually, sometimes long before you notice changes in your blood sugar. And while genetics and other health factors play a role, the habits you practice every day can have a meaningful impact on your metabolic health. In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares six practical habits that can help support insulin sensitivity, particularly for women navigating midlife and hormonal changes. She explains why the quality of your carbohydrates matters, how a 10-minute walk after meals can influence your blood sugar response, and why building muscle is one of the most valuable things you can do for your metabolism as you age. You'll also learn how fiber and fermented foods support gut health, why sugary beverages deserve a closer look, and how your sleep routine can affect the way your body responds to insulin. In this episode, you'll learn: What insulin resistance is and how it developsWhy carbohydrate quality matters for blood sugar regulationHow pairing carbohydrates with protein or fat can support a steadier glucose responseThe benefits of walking for 10 minutes after mealsWhy resistance training and muscle mass matter for women over 40How fiber, legumes, and fermented foods support gut healthThe impact of sugary beverages on blood sugarWhy sleep consistency matters for insulin sensitivityThree practical habits you can start today Resources Mentioned Wise Goat OrganicsBen Bikman InterviewFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep378 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
21/07/2025

318 - The Intention Action Gap - Britt Frank (rebroadcast)

In this episode, we sit down with therapist Britt Frank to discuss the intention action gap, the psychological term for the chasm between what you very much intend to do and what you tend to do instead. It turns out, there's a well-researched psychological framework that includes a term for when you have a stated, known goal – a change you'd like to make in your life – something you wake up intending to finally do or get started doing, but then don't do while knowing full well you are actively not doing what you ought and wish you had done by now. After we discuss this phenomenon and how to deal with it, we get into procrastination and how to escape all manner of dead-end behavioral loops. The Getting Unstuck Workbook The Science of Stuck Kitted Shop The Story of Kitted How Minds Change David McRaney’s Twitter YANSS Twitter Show Notes Newsletter Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12/11/2023

273 - The Conspiracy Test - Jesse Richardson

In this episode Jesse Richardson tells us all about ConspiracyTest.org, a new project designed to be a weird, fun, and cleverly educational way to explore just how skeptical you are (and could be) about a variety of conspiracy theories. The whole thing is designed to be very sharable and very viral, and it's launching right before Thanksgiving 2023 so that you can share it with your conspiracy-theory-entertaining friends and family over the holidays, in person or over social media (but you should definitely try it out on yourself first). • Newsletter • School of Thought • The Conspiracy Test • Metaconspiracy • How Minds Change • David McRaney’s Twitter • YANSS Twitter • Jesse Richardson's Website • Jesse Richardson's Twitter • Your Bias Is • Your Fallacy Is • Free Learning List • The Rules of Civil Conversation • Show Notes (thanks for listening, share with abandon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
15 Sept

Why Do We Exist with Hakeem Oluseyi

What is fundamental in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice welcome back Hakeem Oluseyi to dive deep into cosmology, plasma physics, the origins of life, and some of the most provocative ideas in modern astrophysics. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-do-we-exist-with-hakeem-oluseyi/ Thanks to our Patrons Elias Clarke, Alex Carrion, Pwp4853, Terry Emmel, Laura Belter, Daniel Cossette, Bechamel, Enrique Gracia, Troy Plewe, Kyle Knoche, Dr. Tom, Brian Hatwell, Andrew Parziale, Brian O'Brien, Billy Behman, Abhimat Subedi, Sarah, Joseph Gates, Cnidarian, Raja Tadimeti, John Grivas, Francis De Marchena, Wayne Loco, Michael Saunders, Akbar, Jeffrey Dyal, Ryan Inverso, Michael Kloby, Inquiring Mind, David Gerstein, Joyce M, Robert Dodson, Andrii Repula, Barbara, Steven Klein, Jeremiah The Space Guy, Ron, Gordon Beran, Tziporah Rammel, Joanne Adams Boyle, Marcus Morel, Diana Lopez, WiED, Heather Clint, Roger, Justinsailor17, John Doe, Mailo de Zwart, mark solutions, Taylor Kurian, and omari mcknight for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 day ago

#779.Acquired｜《宋飞正传》：一部喜剧如何赚出数十亿美元

📝 本期播客简介本期我们克隆了：Acquired · Seinfeld 原内容更新时间：2026-10-18 一部完结近 30 年的电视剧，为什么今年仍有 7200 万美国人看？而一部当年差点没能播出的喜剧，又是怎样变成长期赚钱的热门资产？ Acquired 主持人 Ben Gilbert 和 David Rosenthal 从 Jerry Seinfeld、Larry David 如何创作《宋飞正传》讲起，梳理它如何一次次顶住电视台的常规做法，凭借独特的创作方式积累观众；也拆解版权、联播和流媒体授权如何让这部剧持续产生收益。Jerry 在巅峰时选择结束剧集，这一决定为什么也可能是一次出色的商业选择？ 👤 本期嘉宾本集由 Acquired 主持人 Ben Gilbert 和 David Rosenthal 主讲，没有外请嘉宾。两人围绕《宋飞正传》的创作过程、版权结构和长期授权生意展开分析，并引用 Jerry Seinfeld、Larry David 等人的公开说法与相关从业者访谈。 ⏱️ 时间戳 04:01 Jerry的喜剧起步 14:39 特别节目与Larry 27:56 合约与版权布局 45:08 试播集变成情景喜剧 1:02:14 不拥抱不成长 1:28:20 《比赛》改变局面 1:55:59 联播收益与剧终 2:38:21 流媒体与长尾生意 2:58:28 独特价值与幕后趣闻 🌟 精彩内容 💡 长尾收益远超制作成本据节目估算，《宋飞正传》全部制作成本约为 2.5 亿美元，历次播出授权和 DVD 收入已为权益持有人带来约 50 亿美元；算上 NBC 首播利润，总收入超过 70 亿美元。 "这简直就是一家硅谷创业公司的故事，只不过主角是一部电视剧。" 💡 版权结构让创作者分到长期收益 Fin-Syn 规则限制电视网拥有节目版权，创作者因此有机会与制作公司谈后续收益。节目提到，据报道，Jerry 和 Larry 各自拥有这部剧约 15% 的权益。 "Jerry 和 Larry 作为创作者，拿到了一份好得不得了的合约。" 💡 不讨好所有人，先赢下一小群粉丝试播集观众测试反响很差，报告称没有任何一类观众迫切想再看；NBC 的 Rick Ludwin 和 Warren Littlefield 仍然争取给它机会。主持人把这种路径比作初创公司先赢得铁杆用户，再靠口碑扩散。 "而是让一小群人给你打 9.9 分，再想办法让这些铁杆粉丝推荐给朋友。" 💡 不拥抱，不吸取教训《宋飞正传》拒绝让角色成长、和好或从错误中学到教训，也不把恋爱关系当作主线。角色始终如一，笑料来自他们不断陷入的荒唐处境。 "你做了坏事，被抓包了，你撒谎掩饰，给自己挖了个更深的坑，最后什么教训都没记住。" 💡 巅峰收尾可能保住了长久热度 Jerry 拒绝了每集 500 万美元的第十季报价，选择在观众还意犹未尽时结束。节目认为，这让《宋飞正传》保持了文化影响力，也支撑了后续多轮高价授权。 "如果在观众还在尖叫的时候，你能走下台，他们永远都不会忘记你。" 💡 艰难的创作路，不等于低效 Jerry 在采访中回应咨询公司关于提高效率的提问：如果创作变得太轻松，可能意味着素材和作品都不够好。节目把这套思路联系到《宋飞正传》长期打磨笑料的创作过程。 "如果你做得很高效，那你的做法就错了。" 🌐 播客信息补充本播客采用原有人声声线进行播客音频制作，也可能会有一些地方听起来怪怪的使用 AI 进行翻译，因此可能会有一些地方不通顺在小宇宙查看该单集文稿
3 Sept

Protein-Maxxing: Is It Actually Bad For Us?

Protein is everywhere — tons of us are trying to cram more of it into our diets, and it's showing up in our lattes, our snack bars, even our popcorn. But just as we’re getting on board with protein-maxxing, a bunch of headlines have started saying the opposite: that eating LESS protein could actually help you live longer. So what's going on here?? Should we be piling on the protein — or pulling back? And could going too low actually be dangerous? We talk to biologist Prof. Dudley Lamming and exercise physiologist Prof. Stuart Phillips to find out. Note: This episode mentions calorie restriction. Please take care when listening, and here are some resources: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) helpline: 1(888)-375-7767 Crisis support: United States: US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dial 988 (Online chat available); https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/ Text “HOME” to 741741 Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14 (Online chat available) Canada: Call or text 988 United Kingdom: Samaritans 116 123 (UK and ROI) Full list of international hotlines here Other help available: spotify.com/resources Find our transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceVsProteinMaxxing In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Protein-Maxxing or Protein-Minning? (02:15) Restricting Protein Makes You Live Longer??!? (09:20) A Tale of Brown Fat and mTOR (13:45) What Could Go Wrong? (21:20) So What the Hell Should We Be Eating? This episode was produced by Rose Rimler, with help from Meryl Horn, Michelle Dang, and Ekedi Fausther-Keeys. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Wendy Zukerman is our executive producer. Fact checking by Marlowe Starling. Video editing and sound by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Peter Leonard, Emma Munger and Bobby Lord. Thanks to the researchers we spoke to for this episode including Prof. Edward Giovannucci, Prof. Holly Brown-Borg, Prof. John Speakman, Dr. Mingyang Song, and Dr. Jessica Biesiekierski. And thanks as well to Humdinger Studios in Melbourne and Wolff Island Studios in New York City. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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