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The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

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For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
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The Seamless Blend - Digital Textile Dialogues

Jorgen Sevild & Gabrielle Shiner-Hill

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Welcome to 'The Seamless Blend,' where we dive deep into the world of digital materials, 3D and Digital Product Creation (DPC). Join us as we share our experiences, explore industry trends, and ponder questions like: Are people truly embracing digital materials? Are you keeping up with the latest developments? If you're seeking a grounded and practical understanding of digital materials and their applications in the fashion and home textile industries, this is your go-to resource. Tune in fo ...
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None of This is Real

YumYuck Productions

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Are you a skeptic, a believer or both? Either way you’ll love None of This is Real, the podcast for all things mysterious and weird. Sarah & Damini ponder cults, cryptids, creepies and conspiracies while asking each other the ultimate question: is any of this real?
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The Examined Life

Khe Hy

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Here’s a scary fact about adulthood. We stop asking questions. We lose the playful curiosity and creativity that we had as children. And it’s a shame. Questions are gateways to our deepest desires, insecurities and dreams. Reflecting on a deep question takes us one step closer to a life well-lived. Each week, we’ll ponder and debate one of life’s thorniest questions. We’ll explore ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all in the pursuit of living an Examined ...
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The Wanderer

Ponders Productions

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With only his guitar by his side, a bard has made a deal with the forest- wander, and you just might find your love. A folk tale about being separated from the ones you love to keep them safe. Written and performed by T.H. Ponders. A member of Fable and Folly.
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Actor and comedian Sam Pancake sits down with friends famous and funny to discuss the surreal, silly and nonetheless star-studded made-for-TV movies of the 1970s. It's a loving look at baffling not-quite-feature-length flicks that often aren't on DVD and have largely been lost to time.
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Mars' Best Brisket

Ponders Productions

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A long time from now on a planet that's right next to ours, an Earthling couple decide to open up the very first vegan brisket restaurant on Mars. And when you're the first, you're also the best. Mars' Best Brisket is a limited run, audio sci-fi restaurant sitcom. It's also a charity event, raising money for The Lovin' Spoonfuls, a food rescue located in Boston, Mass.
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#Lifewitholddogs Podcast

Dawn Mimnaugh

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Join us on the Life With Old Dogs podcast for essential guidance and expert advice on senior dog care. Do you ponder the reasons behind your elderly dog's declining agility in his hindquarters? Are you concerned that your usual walks with your aging companion might be overly taxing for him now? Or are you eager to discover the art of crafting delectable and nourishing homemade meals and snacks for your senior dog, without adding any unnecessary pounds? Allow me to introduce myself as Dawn Mi ...
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Welcome. If you’re a woman who has a sense there’s more out there for you in your life, I’ve got you. You’re in the right place. I’m Whitney Baker, host of Electric Ideas. Somewhere along the line with work and kids, life carried on, but I lost track of my truth. I felt like something was missing. Like my energy was splintered and I was trapped reacting to a flurry of outside demands. I’m on a reflective journey and that’s what this podcast is about. We talk about ideas, practices, and habit ...
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Gestalheim Productions - Three Mask Planning

Gestalheim Productions

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It started with Gnolls, led to a tavern that heralded a vision, then snowballed from there. Now, with directives from various sources and more questions than answers, a group of adventures seek answers admit devine rumblings. All the while they try to keep one of the party alive and answer the most pressing question: what is the coin Delani holds? It's harder than it seems.
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The Daily Daze

Pacario

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Intended for the discerning but time-strapped gamer, The Daily Daze is meant to provide news and wisdom concerning the various facets of geek culture and the entertainment industry. Each episode strives to cover something unique, interesting, and/or just a little controversial.
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Living On The Edge of Chaos

Aaron Maurer

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“Living On The Edge of Chaos,” hosted by Aaron Maurer, is a podcast that takes listeners on an intellectual journey through various facets of education and technology. The show features conversations with experts and innovators like Kevin Eastman, former assistant coach for the Boston Celtics to Lori Mazor, who enlightens on the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and creativity​, Brittany Blackwell, who discusses educator burnout and mental health​, and Laura McBain, exploring the intersectio ...
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Unkown. Unnamed. Nonsense.

WillyT Productions

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Welcome to the world of UNKNOWN. UNNAMED. NONSENSE., where we revel in the delightfully absurd. Here's the rundown: Our podcast revolves around a ceaseless stream of eclectic inquiries that we tackle, ponder over, or argue about. These queries could pertain to the latest news, stimulate deep thought, initiate a guessing challenge, or simply be born out of spontaneity. We might be considering "What's the origin of the term 'goosebumps'?" one moment, and debating "Should we eradicate student d ...
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Let’s figure out life

Shivi Raweri

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This podcast is made strictly for the people who have a heart and who tend to use it for more reasons than just pumping blood. I welcome you on this journey of my life where with every episode, I share my life with you and you get some new content to ponder about and we both find new ways of figuring out life together. It’s going to be a fun, bumpy, exciting, maybe sad but heartfelt ride. And we will definitely share some memories together.
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FINDING LOVE IN FOOD

MICHELLE TOUCHBOURNE

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FINDING LOVE IN FOOD is a journey of exploring love, nutrition, and taste buds, that form our understanding of what we put into our bodies and how it effects us. I have designed new food recipes that combine PLEASURABLE taste & texture sensations, with nutritious ingredients! I often make comparisons between food and sex, while examining our relationship with ourselves, with each other and notably with food. This is about making physical health an enjoyable ride towards transformation into o ...
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Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati

REVRY Studios

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From the ooky spooky mind of horror personality and screenwriter, Michael Varrati, comes the June Gloom Productions original Podcast "Dead For Filth", for all things queer horror and beyond. Dead For Filth will bring you the best queer & horror icons out of the closet and into the night to talk about the genre they love.
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Air It

Air It

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Air It is a raw, unscripted podcast offering conversations between an artist and a philosopher. Hosted by Nicolene Burger & Jana Vosloo
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For years, the standard thinking was that the ongoing standoff between Israel and its enemies was "no win." Hamas was entrenched. Hezbollah was well-armed. But now, in the wake of a series of massively successful attacks that cut down Hezbollah leadership, and with Iran seeming to be disinclined to counterattack, that thinking is changing. We're jo…
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A hero returns just when we need him most! Is it Darren McGavin’s Carl Kolchak? No! It’s Sam Pancake, here to discuss the second of the Kolchak movies in which a host of crabby white men go on and on in the face of supernatural peril. This time, Sam is joined by professional funny-acting person Jack Plotnick, to discuss the highs and lows of the ma…
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Princess Peach seems to be the maiden of a thousand faces. Who is she, really? The sweet, serene princess of classical, Marian sensibility? Or the hot-blooded battle maiden always happy for action? Is she gentle? An innocent soul? A girl in need of a champion? Or does she save herself, needing no hero…not even the stalwart Mario? In this episode, b…
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Each weekend on Best Of The Gist, we listen back to an archival Gist segment from the past, then we replay something from the past week. This weekend, we rewind to Mike’s 2016 interview with Tim Harford, author of Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives. In it, he makes the case for routine-busting labor strikes, cluttered desks, and le…
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Wright Thompson’s family farm in Mississippi is 23 miles from the site where fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was murdered in the summer of 1955. In his new book, The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi, Thompson details the length people will go to in order to obscure the truth. He joins us to discuss Emmett, the barn, and his home st…
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In the United States, as well as in many other English-speaking nations, “liberal” is a label with much political baggage. But “liberalism” is a much broader idea. It’s the belief that living in a society that values civil liberties, democracy, free enterprise, and individual rights is the foundation of modern life, and Alexandre Lefebvre believes …
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Being a part of an IPO is a dream. Especially when you’re the 6th employee. Rick Foerster played the long game and 12 years later left a $2.25 billion company with the freedom to make many new choices. But he struggled with the loss of identity, purpose and meaning. [Episode 69] Rick Foerster is a former healthcare executive and writes at The Way o…
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Sleep challenges come in many forms, but how are your sleep habits holding up? Let’s take a moment to assess your bedtime routine and explore some simple changes that can help you rest better — starting tonight. When you sleep well, everything in life tends to flow more smoothly. It’s time to develop habits that support your energy and well-being. …
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You know it's a kooky election when Omaha, Nebraska could swing the presidency to the Democrats and California is the path to control of the House of Representatives for the Republicans. Mike is joined by Steve Kornacki, NBC National Political Correspondent and host of The Revolution podcast, to talk about recent polling, mail-in voting, the coatta…
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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Blake Dube', the Founder and CEO of Aeronics, Inc., and the inventor of Pawprint Oxygen, the world's first rescue oxygen supply for pets. Pawprint Pet Oxygen provides veterinarians and pet owners with the ability to deliver critical oxygen to pets in various circumstances. Whether you're addressing res…
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In under-covered jungle news, monkeys are being eaten by apes, and this has been going on for a while. In human consumption news, the Senate attempts to browbeat the maker of Wegovy into a price drop. Plus, we're joined for the second half of our interview with Louise Story, co-author of Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-Whi…
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Welcome to Episode 4 of 'The Seamless Blend,' titled 'Is AI the Missing Puzzle Piece?' In this episode, we explore the role of artificial intelligence in fabric digitisation—what it excels at, where its limitations lie, and whether it can truly solve all our challenges. We’ll look at how various companies are using AI and share our thoughts on its …
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Louise Story is here to discuss her new book, Fifteen Cents On The Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap. Plus Israel and Hezbollah fighting intensifies and Donald Trump gets us to ask ourselves "What if MLK were a swole bro?" Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit…
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In this installment of Best Of The Gist, we bring you a recent episode of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie, on which Mike Pesca was the guest. It’s an hour of Nick and Mike talking quite a bit about how NPR lost its way. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show: https://advertiseca…
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It wasn't only North Carolina Senate candidate Mark Robinson's political ambitions that were naked, it was his forum for web posting—the Nude Africa website, where he declared himself a "Black Nazi," and where he detailed his particular taste in pornogrpahy. Plus, RFK Jr. takes a lover, and it seems she's a member of the 4th Estate. Plus, we're joi…
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Today a wide-ranging interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore. We talk about the bipartisan blame for America's housing policy, why Baltimore's murder rate is drastically declining, and his studied assessment of international terrorism. Plus, Mike's fruitless foray into correcting an inaccurate tweet about pet eating. Also, we just posted a video…
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I cannot afford to buy the house I rent. Is that a feature or a bug? A deep-dive on the under-discussed variables of home ownership. [Episode 68] References from the show: I spent $1,140,000 on rent. Here's everything I learned: https://youtu.be/L5ZEk3rtCbw?si=-W_m7fxpH8Y6X999 The hidden benefits of renting (over buying): https://radreads.co/the-hi…
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Are you caught up in the hustle, believing your worth is defined by productivity? Society celebrates constant busyness, promising that the more you accomplish, the more meaningful your life will be. But that’s not true. In fact, it often has the opposite effect—diminishing your sense of self-worth and hindering personal growth. Join Whitney as she …
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We do everything on the phone, so why not vote? It's much more secure than you think, says Bradley Tusk, author of Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot At Saving Democracy. Plus, one of America's two great newspapers tracks down a lost cat that could swing the election, or could have if she were not "lost" but "lunch." Produced…
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Welcome to Episode 3 of 'The Seamless Blend,' titled 'To Test or Not to Test...'! Today, we’re diving into the world of fabric scanning with Arts University Bournemouth, discussing the importance of fabric physics and the ongoing need for universal file formats. We’ll also explore the balance between appearance and physics in 3D and Digital Product…
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We're joined once more by sitting federal judge Frederic Block to discuss his thought process in sentencing and forgiving. His new book is A Second Chance: A Federal Judge Decides Who Deserves It. Plus, Biden strategically drags his feet on the acquisition of U.S. Steel. And Hezbollah's pagers go off in a big way. Produced by Joel Patterson and Cor…
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The Emmy's are a tradition wherein excellence in television is honored by a long display of inartful television. Plus, Elon Musk is carelessly worsening the atmosphere around the second assassination attempt against Donald Trump. And we're joined by Judge Frederic Block of the Eastern District of New York, who has sentenced scores of defendants to …
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For dog parenting coach Angie Winters, who has worked with and rehabilitated over 1,000 dogs, the answer is clear: Training does not work for family dogs. In her new book Don’t Train Your Dog: A Pet Parenting Guide to Teaching Good Behavior, Calming Fear, and Raising Happy Dogs, Winters—whose record for fixing dogs who were deemed unfixable by expe…
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In this installment of Best Of The Gist, with the permission of the fine folks at the Savage Lovecast, we will listen to Mike being interviewed by Dan Savage of the trés popular Savage Lovecast, for his series “Sex & Politics.” They discuss the debate and the election, and Mike gives sex advice. So, there’s that. Big thanks: Nancy Hartunian, Dan Sa…
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The UK's Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden are apparently arming the Ukrainians in a way that Vladimir Putin does not approve of. Plus, veteran political journalist Joe Klein, of the Sanity Clause Substack, joins to discuss the debate, the election, and what the Democrats are finally doing right. Also, in the plastic straw wars ... it's the last…
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As the technical research manager at Stanford Internet Observatory, Renée DiResta studied disinformation and alerted social media companies to violations of their own rules. This opened her up to charges that she was engaging in censorship. Out with a new book, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, DiResta discusses those accusat…
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You’re reading the wrong books. The pop-psy self-improvement cannon is rife with recycled takeaways that don’t actually change you. However, many professionals resist reading fiction. It feels indulgent, pointless and definitely doesn’t give you new marketable skills — but that might be missing the bigger picture. [Episode 67] Anna is a founder and…
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Have you ever caught yourself rushing through life, not truly tasting your food, hearing your partner, or allowing yourself to feel your emotions? In this episode, Whitney reflects on her summer experience as a student in an eight-week mindfulness course at Brown University. She explores a handful of life areas where she's focusing on being more in…
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Donald Trump clashes with Kamala Harris in their only scheduled presidential debate. Among the important issues debated: abortion, inflation, and immigrants eating pets. Reasonable people can differ on two of those three issues. Mike is joined by Steve Hayes, editor of The Dispatch to discuss. They disagree on abortion policy, though not on Trump's…
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Welcome to Episode 2 of ‘The Seamless Blend,’ titled ‘Every Day’s a School Day’! In the world of Digital Product Creation (DPC), there’s no established roadmap—every day brings new lessons. In this episode, we’ll dive into what it’s like to navigate this constantly evolving field, how we learn and process new insights, and how we aim to share that …
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A close read of media choices and voter preferences explains the refrain we've been hearing—shock that the race is so close. Plus, San Fransisco has come up a lot in the presidential race, because Kamala Harris is from there, you may have heard. We're joined by The New York Times San Fransisco Bureau Chief, Heather Knight to talk about her home cit…
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Former Barack Obama speechwriter, Terry Szuplat discusses Kamala Harris' challenges, Barak Obama's techniques, and he is forced to pay a compliment to the rhetorical style of Donald Trump. Szuplat is the author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. Plus, should Elon Musk be arrested? (No.) Should the media tell you…
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In this installment of Best Of The Gist, with Presidential candidate Kamala Harris officially reversing her support of a plastic straw ban, a topic stuck in Mike’s craw for years, we replay his 2019 Spiel on the topic. Then we revisit Thursday’s Spiel about Tim Pool, fool. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com …
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Covid-19 is still around, but it's far less deadly. And, yet ... still deadly. Katelyn Jetelina, author of the Your Local Epidemiologist Substack, is here to talk about lessons learned, how vigilant we should all be, and if she ever wears a mask anymore. Plus, Hunter Biden pleads to felony tax evasion charges, debate anticipation has put every thin…
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Israel's critics describe it as a colonizer, settler colonizers, in fact. We examine the rational and irrational reasoning behind this as we talk with Adam Kirsch author of On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice. Plus, Tim Pool, amplified by Vladamir Putin and goofball election prognosticator Allan Lichtman, is at it again, with as…
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We’ve been thinking about networking wrong this entire time. Let’s flip the script and focus instead on adding value, deepening connection and staying in touch. These strategies can then help you change careers, improve your “business development” and increasing your surface of luck. Mo Bunnell is the founder and CEO of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), a …
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Imagine if a simple habit could unlock your innermost thoughts, align your external life with your inner self, and empower you to face each day with confidence. That’s the power of journaling, and Whitney’s guest is here to dive into it. Christina Baldwin is a renowned author and pioneer in the field of personal writing. Christina is more than just…
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Unlike anogenital distance researchers on NPR, at the DNC, Kamala Harris accepted her party's nomination with polished, practiced style. Also on the show, author Adam Kirsch joins us to discuss his new book, On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice. Plus, a peace deal not taken. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at t…
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Welcome to Season 2 of ‘The Seamless Blend’! We’re back with a new format, live streaming and recording episodes every week until December, with shorter, focused discussions lasting around 15-20 minutes. In this first episode, we’ll introduce the new format and share what to expect this season. We’ll also dive into what we’ve been seeing over the p…
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The greening of energy is fueled not just by air and wind but many minerals that need extraction. Standing in the way: regulations, a flower, and the Apache. Reuters energy reporter, Ernest Scheyder joins us to discuss his book The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives. Plus, a West Indian Day parade experienced deadl…
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We are out of the office for the holiday, but we wanted to give you the chance to listen to an interview that Pesca Plus members got to hear. Back on 4/20/23 Mike talked to Valerie Fridland about her book "Well, like, dude". Enjoy the longer version of the interview and you can subscribe to ad free or Pesca plus with the link below. Produced by Joe…
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In this installment of Best Of The Gist, while at the DNC a couple weeks back, Mike got to sit down with Friend Of The Gist Jonah Goldberg for a wide-ranging political conversation that became an episode of Jonah’s podcast, The Remnant. Today, we bring you that interview. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com T…
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A new faux-documentary posits a terrifying potential scenario: it's January 6, 2025, and the US government has to confront rogue members of the US military attempting a coup. War Game's stars include veterans of five Presidential administrations who participate in an unscripted exercise to quash the insurrection. We're joined by Director Jesse Moss…
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Jamil Zaki is a Stanford researcher and the author of the new book, Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. He brings us a rare positive view of how our society has evolved, what it's evolved into, and he explains the flawed idea of "homo economicus." What does that mean? Listen. Also on the show, hawk tuah. Produced by Joel Patt…
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Is working 100 hours a week as an investment banker worth it? You’ll sacrifice your health, relationships and passions — but will get paid well. I share my experience at Broadview/Jefferies covering how I survived, what the pivot was like and if I’d do it all over again. [Episode 65] —- JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING COHORTS: Are you looking to ask deep, …
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When you channel your energy into tasks that neither empower you nor invigorate your spirit, it can exert a detrimental toll on your nervous system. Whitney’s guest, Dr. Kelly Kessler, is a licensed physical therapist, transformation coach and host of the Rewiring Health Podcast, who works with women to regulate their nervous system and shift from …
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In 2020, as the pandemic raged, Andrew Chow found the Clubhouse app, and on it, he marveled at the volume of chatter about cryptocurrencies. He dove into that (mostly male) world of speculative bubbles, NFTs, grandiose ideas, and then watched it all crash and burn. Andrew joins us to discuss his new book, Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FT…
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Today on the show, we are talking about comedic writing with Simon Rich. He has, after all, written for Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and The New Yorker, so he knows a bit about trying to be funny on the page. And he's out with a new book, Glory Days: Stories, in which he makes light of entering middle age. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey…
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You might think that if anyone was going to follow up the iconic film Rosemary's Baby with further tales of the plucky Woodhouse family, they would do so with the skill and thoughtfulness that made the original so celebrated. Well, you woulnd't be correct, because the 1976 ABC TV movie LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY'S BABY tosses out the prestiga…
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Today on show, a two-part conversation with Evan Ratliff, cofounder of The Atavist Magazine and now host of the Shell Game podcast about how he created an AI version of his voice, hooked it up to a chatbot, and allowed it to speak on his behalf to friends, family, and even telemarketers. Well, especially telemarketers. Also on the show, Robert F. K…
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