First aired back in 2009, this episode is all about one thing, or rather a collection of things. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, chances are you rely on numbers every day of your life. Where do they come from, and what do they really do for us? This hour: stories of how numbers confuse us, connect us, and even reveal secrets about us.
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01.03.
- read Episode 259: If I’m Long Unheard From (3.1.2024) In 1974, musician Connie Converse drove away from home and was never heard from again.
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29.02.
- read Celtic Women #650 We’re highlighting some of the amazing women in Celtic music on this Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #650. Eimear Arkins, Mary - Kate Spring Lee, Sassenach, Bonhomme Setter, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Mary Beth Carty, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Rover's Way, Hanneke Cassel, Celtic Woman, Katherine Nagy, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Derina Harvey Band, Mànran GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seve
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23.02.
- read The News Quiz - 26th January Andy Zaltzman quizzes the news. Providing all the answers are Lucy Porter, Geoff Norcott, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Cindy Yu.In this episode Andy and the panel address the issue of BBC bias after upsetting a minister with last week's show, try and figure out exactly what Keir Starmer stands for, and ask the question... who is ready for war?Written by Andy ZaltzmanWith additional material by: Cody Dahler, Mike Shephard, and Meryl O'RourkeProducer: Sam Holmes Executive Producer: James Robinson Pr
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23.02.
- read Episode 258: Off Leash (2.23.2024) “I never did anything wrong. I never had a speeding ticket. I think I just saved all my stuff up for just one thing.”
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23.02.
- read Tranquillusionist: Person In Scene This is the Tranquillusionist, in which I, Helen Zaltzman, soothe your brain by saying a load of words that don’t really mean very much, to give you an emotional break by temporarily supplanting your interior monologue with something you can benignly ignore. This isn’t like the usual episodes of the Allusionist, there’ll be no learning, no journey, you don’t have to feel or think anything. And you’ll find previous editions of the Tranquillusionist at theallusionist.org/tranquillusionist, f
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22.02.
- read Episode 1298 - A Regular White Woman We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about Beyonce getting played on country radio, going to skating rinks, and the YSL lawyer who lived her raps. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.
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16.02.
- read Episode 257: Call Russ Ewing (2.16.2024) For decades, TV news reporter Russ Ewing stood beside more than 100 people — at their request — as they surrendered to the police.
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15.02.
- read Episode 1295 - A Deep Bench Of Color We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about weightlifting tips, Super Bowl predictions, The 49ers employing minority coaches, learning to swim, and what alcohol goes with girl scout cookies. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.
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08.02.
- read Allusionist 189. Mouthful of Fortune At Lunar New Year, certain foods are particularly lucky to eat. Why? Because in Chinese, their names are puns on fortunate things. Damn, maybe noodles are all it takes to get me into puns after all... Professor Miranda Brown, cultural historian of China specialising in food and drink, explains the wordplay foods of new year, and why names are so resonant in Chinese.
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08.02.
- read Episode 1292 - A Down Home Southern Girl Randolph is out today, but we're joined by Rod and Karen from The Black Guys Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about listener comments, a woman who got banned from her kid's school for advertising her Only Fans page, and a Jacksonville Jaguars employee who stole $20 million from the team and lost it all gambling. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five.
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07.02.
- read Remebering Al Martin Al Martin was a legend on the New York scene, owner and creator of The New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwhich Comedy Clubs. He helped get many comedy careers launched including mine. May he rest in peace and may his soul soar high. Here is an interview I did with him in 2020.
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01.02.
- read Episode 1289 - Is There A White Betty? Randolph is out this week, but we're joined by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast, and Mike B. In this episode we talk about songs with hidden drug references, Vince McMahon's depravity, Nicki Minaj going after Megan Thee Stallion, listener comments, a woman getting caught stealing at a self-checkout, and Ben Shapiro trying to rap. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro mus
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28.01.
- read Allusionist 188. Lipread Lipreading has been in the news this month, thanks to gossip-stoking mouth movements at the Golden Globes that the amateur lipreaders of The Internet rushed to interpret. But lipreading tutor Helen Barrow describes how reading lips really works - the confusable consonants, the importance of context and body language - and gossip maven Lainey Lui explains why these regularly occurring lipreading gossip stories are unworthy of a second or even first glance.
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25.01.
- read Episode 1286 - If You Don't Count The Racism We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about online cleanliness discourse, people not getting paid after being on hit songs, listener comments, and Nikki Haley's views on racism. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.
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19.01.
- read The Living Room We're thrilled to present a piece from one of our favorite podcasts, Love + Radio (Nick van der Kolk and Brendan Baker). Producer Briana Breen brings us the story: Diane’s new neighbors across the way never shut their curtains, and that was the beginning of an intimate, but very one-sided relationship. Please listen to as much of Love + Radio as you can (loveandradio.org). And, if you are in Seattle Area, or plan to be on Feb 15th, 2024 come check out Radiolab Live! and in person (https://zpr.i
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18.01.
- read Episode 1283 - Did You Tell The Folks That? We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about smooth jazz artists interpreting hip hop, Dan Le Batard not liking Jimmy Kimmel's monologue, Stephen A. Smith going scorched earth, Jerry Krause getting booed by Chicago Bulls fans, a Wizards player getting caught shoplifting, Jonathan Majors' latest outfit, and old school fashions. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------
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12.01.
- read Our Little Stupid Bodies Sometimes a seemingly silly question gets stuck in your craw and you can’t shake the feeling that something big lies behind it. We are constantly collecting these kinds of questions from our listeners, not to mention piling up a storehouse of our own “stupid” questions, as we lovingly call them. And a little while back, we noticed a little cluster of questions that seemed to have a shared edgy energy, and all led us to the same place: Our own bodies. So, today on Radiolab, we go down our throats
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11.01.
- read Episode 1280 - Good Cheap Meat With A Twist We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about younger people not knowing old school rappers, some classic Arsenio Hall Show moments, Chubby Checker's history with The Twist, hearing classic songs at the grocery store, listener comments, some crazy oxtail recipes, David Tepper throwing a drink on a fan, and the video of a defendant attacking a judge. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today
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11.01.
- read ninth birthdaylusionist Can you believe, this podcast turns nine years old on 14 January 2024? The show began five British prime ministers ago! When it began, I was still struggling to get a bank card without 'Miss' on it!
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05.01.
- read Stochasticity First aired way back in 2009, this episode is all about a wonderfully slippery and smarty-pants word for randomness, Stochasticity, and how it may be at the very foundation of our lives. Along the way, we talk to a woman suddenly consumed by a frenzied gambling addiction, hear from two friends whose meeting seems to defy pure chance, and take a close look at some very noisy bacteria. EPISODE CITATIONS: Videos - Stochasticity Music Video (https://zpr.io/uZiH9j9ZU6be) Our newsletter comes out ever
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01.01.
- read Episode 1277 - Fat Booty Televisions We're joined today by Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast, along with Marc Todd. We just did one long episode this week, so no Thursday show. In this episode we talk about Randolph's recent canceled cruise experience, watching disasters on old school TV's, reflections on 2023, Sean Payton yelling at Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson not being quarterbacky, getting pulled over for no reason, and looking ahead to 2024. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get th
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29.12.2023
- read Zeroworld Karim Ani dedicated his life to math. He studied it in school, got a degree in math education, even founded Citizen Math (www.citizenmath.com) to teach it to kids in a whole new way. But, this whole time, his whole life, almost, he had this question nagging at him. The question came in the form of a rule in math, NEVER divide by zero. But, why not? Cornell mathematician, and friend of the show, Steve Strogatz, chimes in with the historical context, citing examples of previous provocateurs lookin
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24.12.2023
- read Allusionist 187. Bonus 2023 It's our annual end of year parade of all the extra good stuff this year's podguests talked about, including a mythical disappearing island, geese, human dictionaries, the dubious history of the Body Mass Index, Victorian death department stores, and much more.
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22.12.2023
- read Numbers First aired back in 2009, this episode is all about one thing, or rather a collection of things. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, chances are you rely on numbers every day of your life. Where do they come from, and what do they really do for us? This hour: stories of how numbers confuse us, connect us, and even reveal secrets about us.
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15.12.2023
- read Death Interrupted As a lifeguard, a paramedic, and then an ER doctor, Blair Bigham found his calling: saving lives. But when he started to work in the ICU, he slowly realized that sometimes keeping people (and their hopes) alive just prolongs the suffering. He wrote a book arguing that a too-late death is just as bad as a too-early one, and that physicians and the public alike need to get better at accepting the inevitability of death sooner. As the book hit the bestseller list, Blair’s own father got diagnosed
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14.12.2023
- read Episode 1274 - Some People Are Saying We're joined today by Rod Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. In this episode we talk about Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' podcast, the GTA VI trailer, Shohei Ohtani's contract, conservative porn stars, people saying Jalen Hurts can't read defenses, and sensitive comedians arguing with people on the internet. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five.
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12.12.2023
- read Allusionist 186. Ravels We’ve got knitting! We’ve got eponyms!! We’ve got knitting eponyms!!! Which come with a whole load of battles, f-boys, duels, baseball, scandals - and socks, lots of socks. Fibre artist and Yarn Stories podcaster Miriam Felton discusses why grafting should ditch the name 'kitchener stitch'; we learn about the eponymous cardigan; and three towns in Ontario take pretty different approaches to having problematic namesakes.
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08.12.2023
- read A 4-Track Mind In this short episode, first aired in 2011, a neurologist issues a dare to a ragtime piano player and a famous conductor. When the two men face off in an fMRI machine, the challenge is so unimaginably difficult that one man instantly gives up. But the other achieves a musical feat that ought to be impossible. Reporter Jessica Benko went to Michigan to visit Bob Milne, one of the best ragtime piano players in the world, and a preternaturally talented musician. Usually, Bob sticks to playing piano
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07.12.2023
- read Episode 1271 - A Night Owl In this episode we talk about Felicity Huffman talking about her scandal, Julianna Margulies demanding support from the black community, listener comments, what freeloaders might be missing on Patreon, and Elon Musk alienating his advertisers. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show. -------------------------------------- Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.
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01.12.2023
- read Boy Man Could puberty get any more awkward? Turns out, yes. Patrick Burleigh started going through puberty as a toddler. He had pubic hair before he was two years old and a mustache by middle school. All of this was thanks to a rare genetic mutation that causes testotoxicosis, also known as precocious puberty. From the moment he was born, abnormally high levels of testosterone coursed through his body, just as it had in his father’s body, his grandfather’s body, and his great-grandfather’s body. On this
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24.11.2023
- read Shrink The definition of life is in flux, complexity is overrated, and humans are shrinking. Viruses are supposed to be sleek, pared-down, dead-eyed machines. But when one microbiologist stumbled upon a GIANT virus, hundreds of times bigger than any seen before, all that went out the window. The discovery opened the door not only to a new cast of microscopic characters with names like Mimivirus, Mamavirus, and Megavirus, but also to basic questions: How did we miss these until now? Have they been arou
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17.11.2023
- read The Interstitium In this episode we introduce you to a part of our bodies that was invisible to Western scientists until about five years ago; it’s called "the interstitium," a vast network of fluid channels inside the tissues around our organs that scientists have just begun to see, name, and understand. Along the way we look at how new technologies rub up against long-standing beliefs, and how millions of scientists and doctors failed to see what was right in front (and inside!) of their noses. We also find ou
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25.10.2023
- read The Hook – Poker Face Podcast Episode 10 The tenth episode of Poker Face was titled The Hook and was the tenth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie’s time on the run appears to be at an end as she’s made a new proposal. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at family ties. This week, Charlie is located and acquired by […]
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18.10.2023
- read Escape From Sh*t Mountain – Poker Face Podcast Episode 9 The ninth episode of Poker Face was titled Escape From Sh*t Mountain and was the ninth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie finds herself in a creepy motel, out of contact with the outside world, as threats become clear. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at dysfunctional friendships. This week, we find Charlie […]
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11.10.2023
- read The Orpheus Syndrome – Poker Face Podcast Episode 8 The eighth episode of Poker Face was titled The Orpheus Syndrome and was the eighth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie befriends a special effects artist whose former colleague is prepared to kill to protect a thirty-year-old secret. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the powerful burden of guilt. This week, we […]
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04.10.2023
- read The Future of the Sport – Poker Face Podcast Episode 7 The seventh episode of Poker Face was titled The Future of the Sport and was the seventh episode of the show’s first season. Charlie helps a racing driver discover who sabotaged his car, but all is not as it seems. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at whether revenge is best served cold. This […]
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27.09.2023
- read Exit Stage Death – Poker Face Podcast Episode 6 The sixth episode of Poker Face was titled Exit Stage Death and was the sixth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie thinks she has a handle on a shocking death in the theatre before a fittingly dramatic twist baffles her. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the lengths people go to for […]
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20.09.2023
- read Time of the Monkey – Poker Face Podcast Episode 5 The fifth episode of Poker Face was titled Time of the Monkey and was the fifth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie befriends two fascinating women in a retirement village before learning about their past crimes. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at whether there are any limits to legitimate protest. This week, […]
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13.09.2023
- read Rest in Metal – Poker Face Podcast Episode 4 The fourth episode of Poker Face was titled Rest in Metal and was the fourth episode of the show’s first season. Charlie takes a job as a merch girl on a heavy metal tour, but gets a shock when the band’s drummer dies on stage. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at destructive potential of jealousy. […]
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06.09.2023
- read The Stall – Poker Face Podcast Episode 3 The third episode of Poker Face was titled The Stall and was the third episode of the show’s first season. Charlie acquires a dog then finds work at a BBQ joint in Texas before her employer dies in unusual circumstances. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the dangers of veganism. This week, Charlie travels with […]
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30.08.2023
- read The Night Shift – Poker Face Episode 2 The second episode of Poker Face was titled The Night Shift and was the second episode of the show’s first season. Charlie befriends a trucker then tries to clear her new friend’s name after a murder. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at what happens when someone has a compulsion to act against their own interests. […]
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23.08.2023
- read Dead Man’s Hand – Poker Face Episode 1 The first episode of Poker Face was titled Dead Man’s Hand and was the premiere episode of the show’s first season. We meet Charlie Cale, learn about her special skill and see the start of a new chapter in her life. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider aptitude and its application for maximum benefit. Cale is played […]
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27.04.2023
- read SEASON 10 WRAP UP SHOW with Daniel Lobell & Alex Fossella Daniel and Alex discuss the highlights of season 10 and Alex bids farewell to the show.
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15.03.2023
- read Elon Gold and Jack Kerouac In the season 10 finale, Daniel Lobell sits down with comedian and impressionist Elon Gold to discuss everything from Jewish life to his feud with Jimmy Fallon and they study some Jack Kerouac as well.
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19.05.2022
- read Carl Gottleib interview Carl Gottleib best know for writing the Jaws screenplay and co writing the Jerk with Steve Martin sits down with Daniel Lobell to tell his story and discuss some philosophy quotes hand picked by Alex Fossella!
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30.11.2021
- read Seth Glass Interview It's hard to describe Seth Glass and do him justice. He's a musician who's lyrics are incredible poetry. He's a spiritual man and a Jewish philosopher of sorts. He talks about his career as a musician playing Jewish themed music, he talks about his struggles with substance abuse, about touring with Reb Shlomo Carlebach and about getting older. He plays some songs shares some cool ideas and so much more! Enjoy.
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24.02.2021
- read Art Bell interview on his new book Constant Comedy Daniel and Art Bell talk about the creation of Comedy Central, old comedy and making it in the TV exec biz! Check out Art's new book Constant Comedy: How I started Comedy Central and Lost my sense of Humor.
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01.06.2020
- read Daniel, Kylie and guest Al Martin- Special Coronavirus Edition Daniel and Kylie check in to talk about the riots happening on their block in Los Angeles. He also interviews Al Martin, owner of the Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Comedy Club, as well as the founder of New York Comedy Club, one of the places where Daniel started his career. They talk about how the club came to be and where comedy is at nowadays. Al is the author of the new book "Did It On a Dare." For 10 percent off your first month of BetterHelp, visit Betterhelp.com/MDP. Enjoy!