सर्वश्रेष्ठ Modern Species पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Critique, Wonder, and Chinese Anatomy, with Lan A. Li 1:01:43

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In this episode of the Blue Beryl Podcast, Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with the show’s producer, Lan A. Li, a historian of Chinese science, medicine, and the body. We talk about their life-long practice of qigong, the limits of academic critique, and the integration of divergent epistemologies in studying Chinese anatomy. Along the way, we discuss…

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Pamela O. Long on the Long, Long, Long History of Technology 1:11:40

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with MacArthur “Genius Prize” winning historian Pamela Long about her long career writing about the history of ancient and Medieval technologies. The pair use Long’s forthcoming book, Technology in Mediterranean and European Lands, 600-1600 (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025), as a launching point but also cover her pr…

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Kyle Falcon, "Haunted Britain: Spiritualism, Psychical Research and the Great War" (Manchester UP, 2023) 41:40

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The Great War haunted the British Empire. Shell shocked soldiers relived the war's trauma through waking nightmares consisting of mutilated and grotesque figures. Modernist writers released memoirs condemning the war as a profane and disenchanting experience. Yet British and Dominion soldiers and their families also read prophecies about the coming…

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What Is The Black Knight Satellite? | Alien Eyes In the Sky 17:48

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The Black Knight Satellite is no mere figment of imagination—it's an ancient extraterrestrial probe that's been silently observing Earth for over 13,000 years. This enigmatic artifact, often described as a dark, triangular spacecraft, represents one of the most compelling pieces of evidence that we are not alone in the universe and that our planet …

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What Is Tartaria and the Mud Flood? | A Great Reset Exposed 16:29

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In recent years, an alternative history narrative has emerged online, particularly within conspiracy theory circles, claiming that Tartaria was not merely a geographical designation but an advanced global civilization that was deliberately erased from history by a shadowy elite. This idea is often linked to other theories involving suppressed knowl…

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Paola Bertucci, "In the Land of Marvels: Science, Fabricated Realities, and Industrial Espionage in the Age of the Grand Tour" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2023) 1:10:15

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How a journey through Italy casts light on secrets, stereotypes, and the manipulation of information in eighteenth-century science. In 1749, the celebrated French physicist Jean-Antoine Nollet set out on a journey through Italy to solve an international controversy over the medical uses of electricity. At the end of his nine-month tour, he publishe…

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What Are Valkyries? | Warrior Angels From Norse Lore 15:17

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Valkyries are figures from Norse mythology, often depicted as warrior maidens who serve the god Odin. Their primary role is to choose who lives and who dies in battles and to escort the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, the hall of the slain. Valhalla is a great hall in Asgard, the realm of the gods, where these chosen warriors—known as Einherj…

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What Are Trolls? | Are They All Around Us? 26:17

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Trolls are mythological creatures found primarily in the folklore of Scandinavia, though they have counterparts in other cultures as well. They are often depicted as large, grotesque beings, sometimes resembling giants or ogres, with rough, rugged features. Trolls are known for their strength, and their nature varies from being slow-witted and brut…

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What Are Giants? | Nephilim In the Past and Present 17:42

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These Nephilim, the giants of old, were unlike anything that had been seen on Earth before. Towering over humans, they possessed incredible strength and knowledge, passed down from their divine ancestry. In some traditions, they are described as standing anywhere from 9 to 36 feet tall, their immense size reflecting their mixed celestial and earthl…

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What Are Changelings? | Demonic Fairy Babies 21:12

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Changelings are a mythological concept found in European folklore, particularly in Celtic, Germanic, and Scandinavian traditions. A changeling is believed to be a fairy, elf, or other supernatural being that is swapped with a human child. According to the legend, fairies or other mystical creatures would secretly take a healthy human baby and leave…

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Jason A. Josephson Storm, "The Myth of Disenchantment: Magic, Modernity, and the Birth of the Human Sciences" (U Chicago Press, 2017) 1:10:14

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A great many theorists have argued that the defining feature of modernity is that people no longer believe in spirits, myths, or magic. Jason Ā. Josephson-Storm argues that as broad cultural history goes, this narrative is wrong, as attempts to suppress magic have failed more often than they have succeeded. Even the human sciences have been more en…

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Amir Alexander, "Liberty's Grid: A Founding Father, a Mathematical Dreamland, and the Shaping of America" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 1:00:11

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Seen from an airplane, much of the United States appears to be a gridded land of startling uniformity. Perpendicular streets and rectangular fields, all precisely measured and perfectly aligned, turn both urban and rural America into a checkerboard landscape that stretches from horizon to horizon. In evidence throughout the country, but especially …

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What Are the Huldufólk? | An Interdimensional Race Living Alongside Us? 23:00

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Huldufólk is a term from Icelandic folklore that translates to "hidden people." These beings are a kind of elf or fairy, believed to live in a parallel world to humans, often within nature itself—under rocks, hills, or in specific natural landscapes. The huldufólk are invisible to most people, hence their name, but they are said to occasionally rev…

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S2 Ep48: Sanxingdui | China's Missing Ancient Civilization 46:53

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Imagine a civilization that flourished in ancient China, one so advanced and mysterious that it seemed to appear out of nowhere—then vanished without a trace. Its people left behind no written records, no clear explanation for their sudden disappearance. But what they did leave behind are some of the most unusual and otherworldly artifacts ever dis…

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What Are the Fae? | Forest Angels? Or Hidden Species? 26:42

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The Fae (also known as **Faeries, Fairies, or Fay**) are a diverse group of supernatural beings found in the folklore and mythology of various cultures, particularly in Celtic traditions from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other parts of the British Isles. The term "Fae" encompasses a wide range of magical creatures, from tiny, winged sprites to mor…

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What Are Elves? | Fallen Angels? or a Different Species? 21:18

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Elves are ancient, supernatural beings believed to exist in a realm parallel to our own. Rooted in folklore and myth, they are often described as ageless, great power entities with abilities that defy human comprehension. Elves can be both benevolent and malevolent, influencing the natural world, weather, and even human fate. . BUY MERCH: www.21cds…

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Whitney Barlow Robles, "Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History" (Yale UP, 2023) 54:03

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Dive into the world of animals with Whitney Barlow Robles in her captivating new book, Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History (Yale UP, 2023). Can corals truly build worlds? Do rattlesnakes possess a mystical charm? What secrets do raccoons hold? These questions reflect how animals have historically challenged human attempts to control n…

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S2 Ep47: The Philadelphia Experiment | Einstein's Time Travel Plot? 1:04:20

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World War II is often remembered for the strange and secretive experiments conducted by the Nazis, but the U.S. had its share of covert projects as well. Utilizing brilliant minds like Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein, the U.S. military explored new and often perplexing technologies. Among the most bizarre stories is the alleged Navy attempt to mak…

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Matthew C. Ehrlich, "The Krebiozen Hoax: How a Mysterious Cancer Drug Shook Organized Medicine" (U Illinois Press, 2024) 44:34

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The brainchild of an obscure Yugoslav physician, Krebiozen emerged in 1951 as an alleged cancer treatment. Andrew Ivy, a University of Illinois vice president and a famed physiologist dubbed “the conscience of U.S. science,” wholeheartedly embraced Krebiozen. Ivy’s impeccable credentials and reputation made the treatment seem like another midcentur…

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What Is Randonautica? | The scariest app in the world? 19:52

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Randonautica is an app that uses a quantum random number generator to produce random coordinates in your local area, encouraging users to explore and discover places they might not otherwise visit. The app has gained popularity for its mysterious and sometimes absolutely horrifying outcomes, often linked to urban exploration of long lost abandoned …

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Jess Whatcott, "Menace to the Future: A Disability and Queer History of Carceral Eugenics" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:00:22

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In Menace to the Future: A Disability and Queer History of Carceral Eugenics (Duke UP, 2024), Jess Whatcott traces the link between US disability institutions and early twentieth-century eugenicist ideology, demonstrating how the legacy of those ideas continues to shape incarceration and detention today. Whatcott focuses on California, examining re…

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What Is the Skinwalker? | Modern and Past Accounts 18:12

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A Skinwalker embodies the terrifying notion of a hidden enemy—an entity that can appear human, yet is fundamentally something much darker, more ancient, and otherworldly. In modern conspiracy theories, they are sometimes imagined as infiltrating positions of power, such as government or Hollywood elites, to control and manipulate society from withi…

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The Brotherhood of the Snake | Blood Magic, Assassin's Creed, and the Black Desert 53:48

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The Brotherhood of the Snake is said to be the most ancient secret society, founded in the mists of prehistory by the ancient Sumerian. The original purpose of the Brotherhood, according to esoteric tradition, was to enlighten humanity by imparting forbidden knowledge — knowledge about the origins of mankind, the mysteries of the cosmos, and the hi…

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Kostas Kampourakis, "Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 44:41

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Many historical ﬁgures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…

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Who Is H.P. Lovecraft | Is He A Post-Mortem Cult Leader? 24:05

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H.P. Lovecraft, or Howard Phillips Lovecraft, was an American writer born on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, where he also died on March 15, 1937. He is best known for his contributions to the genre of weird fiction, particularly in the realm of cosmic horror, which focuses on the insignificance of humanity in the vast, indifferent un…

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Brian Clegg, "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe" (MIT Press, 2021) 52:08

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Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and consequence. In Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (MIT Press, 2021), Brian Clegg explores the phenomena that make up the very fabric of our world by examining ten essential sequenced systems. From diagra…

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Violet Moller, "The Map of Knowledge: A Thousand-Year History of How Classical Ideas Were Lost and Found" (Doubleday, 2019) 1:06:15

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Violet Moller has written a narrative history of the transmission of books from the ancient world to the modern. In The Map of Knowledge: A Thousand-Year History of How Classical Ideas Were Lost and Found (Doubleday, 2019), Moller traces the histories of migration of three ancient authors, Euclid, Ptolemy and Galen, from ancient Alexandria in 500 t…

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Elizabeth A. Williams, "Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950" (U Chicago Press, 2020) 53:12

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Why do we eat? Is it instinct? Despite the necessity of food, anxieties about what and how to eat are widespread and persistent. In Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (University of Chicago Press, 2020), Elizabeth A. Williams explores contemporary worries about eating through the lens of science and medi…

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What are Ley Lines? | Ancient Power Grid or Mere Coincidence? 20:38

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Ley lines are hypothetical alignments that connect various historical and sacred sites across the globe. The concept was popularized in the early 20th century by Alfred Watkins, who proposed that ancient peoples deliberately aligned their monuments, roads, and other structures along these lines. According to proponents, ley lines are believed to re…

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S2 Ep45: Serpent Cults of Malta 2 | The Vatican, Nazis, Missing Organs, and the Knights of Malta 1:09:38

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If Magri's discoveries at the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum included evidence of advanced ancient civilizations, non-human entities, or practices that predated or contradicted biblical accounts, it could have undermined key aspects of Christian doctrine. The existence of a highly advanced prehistoric culture or otherworldly beings might challenge the Churc…

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165 - Ask Great Questions with Karin Hibma Cronan of Cronan 1:21:03

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What’s in a brand name? Everything, according to today’s guest, Karin Hibma Cronan, a renowned brand strategist, and co-founder of Cronan, as we explore the role of questions in the art of naming and branding. Cronan is known for creating iconic brand identities and names that resonate with audiences. Their work has helped shape the success of majo…

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Joanna Wuest, "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality in the American LGBTQ+ Movement" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 57:20

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Scholars often narrate the legal cases confirming LGBTQ+ rights as a huge success story. While it took 100 years to confirm the rights of Black Americans, it took far less time for courts to recognize marriage and adoption rights or workplace discrimination protections for queer people. The legal and political success of LGBTQ+ advocates often depe…

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What Is Dogman? | Relic Species or Interdimensional Predator? 16:46

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The Dogman is a cryptid that has been reported across various parts of North America, particularly in the dense forests of the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. This creature, often described as a bipedal, wolf-like being, has become the focus of numerous eyewitness accounts, folklore, and urban legends. While the existence of the Dogman is still…

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Cyrus Mody on the Importance of Square (as in NOT COOL) Scientists and Engineers 1:11:56

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Cyrus Mody, Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Director of the STS Program at Maastricht University, about his book, The Squares: US Physical and Engineering Scientists in the Long 1970s (MIT Press, 2022). Many narratives about contemporary technologies, especially digital…

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Regina G. Kunzel, "In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 52:36

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In the mid-twentieth century, American psychiatrists proclaimed homosexuality a mental disorder, one that was treatable and amenable to cure. Drawing on a collection of previously unexamined case files from St. Elizabeths Hospital, In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life (U Chicago Press, 2024) explores the encounter between ps…

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What Is the Wendigo? | A Psychological Forest Horror? 16:33

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In the dense, shadowy forests of the northern United States and Canada, a chilling legend has lingered for centuries—a tale of an insatiable creature that preys on the vulnerable, embodying the darkest aspects of human nature. This being, known as the Wendigo, is not merely a ghost story or a myth to frighten children . BUY MERCH: www.21cdstudios.c…

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S2 Ep44: Serpent Cults of Malta | The Ancient Conspiracy That Shapes Our World 1:04:43

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The labyrinthine catacombs under Malta have long been a source of mystery and speculation. These ancient underground tunnels, stretching for miles beneath the island, are said to be the site of occult rituals and possibly the lairs of the fabled reptilian people—beings who have allegedly lived hidden from humanity for millennia. But the mystery dee…

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What Are Aliens?? | Angels, Demons, or Something Else? 21:34

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In the quiet of night, when the stars flicker like ancient eyes watching over us, one might wonder: are these visitors guardians or observers? Do they come with benevolent purpose, or are they the same beings who once delivered both blessing and judgment in the days of old? As they move silently through the cosmos, slipping between the worlds, they…

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164 - Mission Meets Retail with Alli Ball of Food Biz Wiz 57:30

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What does it take for a mission-driven brand to thrive in the competitive world of retail? In this episode, we explore the intersection of retail success and mission-driven branding with Alli Ball, the visionary founder and CEO of Food Biz Wiz. Food Biz Wiz is a consulting and coaching company dedicated to helping emerging food brands succeed in th…

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What Is The Cochno Stone? | Portal to the Fairy Realm? 17:02

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The Cochno Stone is shrouded in mystery, captivating both historians and the public with its bizarre carvings and the questions they raise. Discovered in 1887, this ancient slab of rock is covered with over 90 intricate symbols, including spirals, cup-and-ring marks, and labyrinthine patterns, all meticulously etched into its surface. These symbols…

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S2 Ep43: The Interdimensional Forest | Romania's Sleeping Stargate 59:54

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Hoia Baciu is more than just eerie sights and sounds; it’s a place where the fabric of reality seems thin. Electronic devices inexplicably malfunction, compasses spin wildly, and some travelers tell hushed tales of time lost, as if the forest itself can bend the very hours and minutes to its will. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of the unknown o…

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Noah Heringman, "Deep Time: A Literary History" (Princeton UP, 2023) 53:04

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In Deep Time: A Literary History (Princeton UP, 2023), Noah Heringman, Curators’ Professor of English at the University of Missouri, presents a “counter-history” of deep time. This counter-history acknowledges and investigates the literary and imaginary origins of the idea of deep time, from eighteen-century narratives of voyages around the world t…

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Heather Murray, "Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) 43:53

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Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021) by Dr. Heather Murray is a cultural and intellectual history of people with mental illnesses in the twentieth-century United States. While acknowledging the fraught, and often violent, histories of American psychiatric hospitals, Heath…

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163 - Better Snack Options with Ashley Nickelson of B.T.R. Nation 1:15:52

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Vending machines might be convenient, but they are not exactly known for their nutritious, high-quality snacks, and it’s high time they got an upgrade! Today's guest is Ashley Nickelsen Founder, CEO, and Chief Snack Officer at B.T.R. Nation, a company on a mission to fix our broken food system, one snack at a time. Join us, as we dig into the probl…

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Gavin Steingo, "Interspecies Communication: Sound and Music Beyond Humanity" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 58:15

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In Interspecies Communication: Sound and Music Beyond Humanity (U Chicago Press, 2024), music scholar Gavin Steingo examines significant cases of attempted communication beyond the human--cases in which the dualistic relationship of human to non-human is dramatically challenged. From singing whales to Sun Ra to searching for alien life, Steingo cha…

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S2 Ep42: How To Find Portals in Iceland 58:28

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Portals pop up in legends and lore across all cultures. Even in these modern times, people report portal sightings and even portal interactions. A lot of you have probably heard the story of my Icelandic hudulfolk sighting. This got me thinking, I wonder if there are any insane portal stories from Iceland, after all, it’s a hotspot for supernatural…

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Edward Shanks, "The People of the Ruins" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:01:02

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In The People of the Ruins (originally published in 1920), Edward Shanks imagines England in the not-so-distant future as a neo mediaeval society whose inhabitants have forgotten how to build or operate machinery. Jeremy Tuft is a physics instructor and former artillery officer who is cryogenically frozen in his laboratory only to emerge after a ce…

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162 - Decarbonize Media with Avril Tomlin-Hood of boa 56:25

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While many businesses and individuals are answering the call to be more impact-driven and sustainably conscious, few understand just how damaging their digital footprint is to their endeavors. Today we are joined by Avril Tomlin-Hood, the Founder and CEO of boa - a Vancouver, BC-based media buying agency focused on elevating sustainably-conscious b…

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Mark Walker, "Hitler's Atomic Bomb: History, Legend, and the Twin Legacies of Auschwitz and Hiroshima" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:01:04

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Who were the German scientists who worked on atomic bombs during World War II for Hitler's regime? How did they justify themselves afterwards? Examining the global influence of the German uranium project and postwar reactions to the scientists involved, Mark Walker explores the narratives surrounding 'Hitler's bomb'. The global impacts of this proj…

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Robert Baker, "Making Modern Medical Ethics: How African Americans, Anti-Nazis, Bureaucrats, Feminists, Veterans, and Whistleblowing Moralists Created Bioethics" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:02:56

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The little-known stories of the people responsible for what we know today as modern medical ethics. In Making Modern Medical Ethics: How African Americans, Anti-Nazis, Bureaucrats, Feminists, Veterans, and Whistleblowing Moralists Created Bioethics (MIT Press, 2024), Robert Baker tells the counter history of the birth of bioethics, bringing to the …

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