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Chats With BenEP 29 - MARK COLEMAN - AN MMA SPECIAL : Lessons from a UFC LegendA Conversation with a Legend – Chats with Ben & Mark “The Hammer” ColemanIt was a profound honour for Ben to host Mark “The Hammer” Coleman — the very first UFC Heavyweight Champion and a pioneer of the ground-and-pound era. Mark’s journey from Olympic wrestler to UFC trailblazer is nothing short of extraordinary.In the podcast, Mark reflects on his rise at UFC 10 and UFC 11, his breakthrough submission victory over Dan Severn to claim the inaugural heavyweight title at UFC 12, and the raw power that earned him a place in the UFC Hall of Fame. His recollection o...2025-08-0625 min
ROLL FOR CONVERSATIONRFC Ep009: The Strength of a Man's A***This week we continue to settle into our new format of there being no format and take ourselves on a whimsical trip down internet memory lane and some of the things we saw that scarred us for life.We also talk about the new Superman (spoiler free) because we were called by the Council of Woke and informed that our services were needed so Ben went to see it and gave us all a debrief.Enjoy!2025-07-231h 01
Big FellasFrom Army Life to Parliament: Ben Obese-Jecty on Leadership, Responsibility & Men's HealthIn this episode, Darren and Mark are joined by Ben Obese-Jecty, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire. Ben shares his inspiring journey from the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan to the corridors of Westminster. With honest reflections on military life, public service, and what drives him to make a difference, Ben opens up about the challenges of becoming an MP, the fight against youth knife crime, and the need for better support for male victims of interpersonal abuse.This conversation also delves deeper into men’s health, with Ben, Darren, and Mark discussing the gr...2025-07-1426 min
A letter to my Children: Ben Paul Mark Podcast.Episode 37: Day 9 of Becoming a High Performing Content Creator: I Built My Dream Offer From 1 Call + Tons of ADHDShow Notes: Finding Your Core Business Identity:Episode OverviewA breakthrough conversation about discovering your true business identity and transforming scattered skills into a focused, powerful offer. Ben shares his journey from creative overwhelm to clarity through working with a copywriter who helped him identify his unique strengths.Key SpeakersSpeaker 1: Ben (Content creator/business owner with ADHD)Speaker 2: Copywriter/Business consultantMain Topics CoveredThe ADHD Entrepreneur ChallengeThe Problem: Having too many skills and struggling to focus on one thingThe Solution: Writing down 20 problems you can solve, then focusing on the easiest one firstKey Insight: "Greater solving lots of problems really quickly"...2025-06-2613 min
ROLL FOR CONVERSATIONRFC Ep007: Hell as it stands - Shedus over Tel Aviv.Hello chums! This week the guys discuss a bunch of super depressing stuff about Isreal starting fights with everyone, all the time and Donald Trump being his usual petty little self.The episode is sandwiched between discussions around nerd topics like why Mark is a fantasy race supremicist nimby and why the Shedu is gittyest creature that ever was conceived.We also announce our new format, that being, we are sick to death of talking about super depressing right wing dick heads, so we're gonna talk about nice things from now on. Well, we're gonna...2025-06-1857 min
ROLL FOR CONVERSATIONRFC Ep006: Am I one episode of JoJo's bizarre adventure away from attending an anime convention dressed as an overweight sailor moon character?This week the guys discuss Final Fantasy 14 giving Iain a mental health episode, Mark plays Expedition 33 and discovers the power of Gustave and then everyone has a lovely chat about Akira, Animation and beautiful, complex and often downright violent and absurd world of Anime.Enjoy!2025-06-111h 30
ROLL FOR CONVERSATIONRFC Ep005: Hell as it stands and the rise of the patriarchyWelcome back friends! This week Mark is busy summoning himself back from the nether realm so Ben and Iain discuss some current affairs that all distrubingly revolve around the stripping away of women and gay peoples rights which all stinks a little bit of that pesky patriarchy trying to pull us back into the dark ages.I'd say enjoy, but, well...2025-06-041h 10
ROLL FOR CONVERSATIONRFC Ep004: Can I keep my politics out of gaming?Well, can you? Or is the apolitical, political actually?This week the gang talks about Ben's Content Creation glasses, Iain's trip to Comic Con and the many wonders of cosplay and some more musings on Clair Obscur Expedition 33.Then they get into the Big Topic which is this week about politics in games and how it seems that when people moan about it, it generally means the politics they don't like. So much for free speech.Enjoy!2025-05-281h 18
The Mark Groves Podcast#446: Metabolic Freedom: Ben Azadi’s Formula for Lasting HealthIn this episode, Mark Groves sits down with health expert Ben Azadi to crack open the world of metabolic health, biohacking, and why your mindset might be the most underrated tool in your wellness toolbox. From decoding blood work (way beyond those “normal” ranges) to exposing the hidden dangers of environmental toxins, this conversation gets real about what it actually takes to feel good in your body. Ben shares insights from his book Metabolic Freedom, flipping the script on traditional weight loss advice. If you're ready to challenge old beliefs and take control of your health from the inside out, this...2025-04-141h 28
Wonderfully Illinformed#33 Sleepy Conspiracy - They Also Banned The Beatles - An Actual FactMentioned LinksBluetoothBone Music 1Bone Music 2MediterraneanThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the podcast to spread our nonsense...2025-03-2148 min
BEST OF LONDONWHERE to Watch Films for LESS THAN £1 . CINEMA TOURS Loved by Mark Kermode. Amazing SRI LANKAN restaurant that helps homeless. BEST OF LONDON with NIGEL SMITH & BEN HOLLAND Produced by Ben AfleckWHERE to Watch Films for LESS THAN £1 . CINEMA TOURS Loved by Mark Kermode. Amazing SRI LANKAN restaurant that also helps the homeless. Website with the inside scoop on London's Cinemas. BEST OF LONDON with NIGEL SMITH & BEN HOLLAND produced by Ben Afleck My guest worked for the BBC and is a true lover of London, film and history who has tours which celebrate all of these and YOU can book on them. His tours have been recommended by countless people on review sites and by musician, author and world’s best film critic Mark Ker...2025-03-181h 14Wonderfully Illinformed#32 Abe Lincoln, The Sistine Chapel and Mammoths - It's A Pie And Mashup - Who The F*** Is Graham?Mentioned LinksFactsSmooth SinsRichard CheeseChillswitch EngageBypassing AIThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the podcast...2025-03-1745 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#31 Maj. B Fart - Green Lantern vs Green Hornet - RazorcuckMentioned LinksGuitar SoloNick JonasStar TrekTransformersBallchinianPokemon FusionThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing...2025-03-0744 min
Mark & Ting : le marketing clair & inspirant#319 - Histoire de la marque Ben & Jerry'sDans cet épisode de Podcast Mark&Ting, Ava et Maïwenn vous plongent dans l’univers gourmand et engagé de Ben & Jerry’s, la marque de crème glacée qui allie saveurs iconiques et activisme.Au programme :🍦 Une plongée dans l’histoire fascinante de Ben & Jerry’s, de leur petite boutique artisanale dans le Vermont à leur succès mondial.🔥 Les coups de génie marketing qui ont propulsé la marque, comme leurs campagnes audacieuses face aux géants de l’industrie.🌍 Leur engagement sociétal, du commerce équitable à la défense des droits des migrants et de...2025-02-2803 minMark & Ting : le marketing clair & inspirant#319 - Histoire de la marque Ben & Jerry'sDans cet épisode de Podcast Mark&Ting, Ava et Maïwenn vous plongent dans l’univers gourmand et engagé de Ben & Jerry’s, la marque de crème glacée qui allie saveurs iconiques et activisme.Au programme :🍦 Une plongée dans l’histoire fascinante de Ben & Jerry’s, de leur petite boutique artisanale dans le Vermont à leur succès mondial.🔥 Les coups de génie marketing qui ont propulsé la marque, comme leurs campagnes audacieuses face aux géants de l’industrie.🌍 Leur engagement sociétal, du commerce équitable à la défense des droits des migrants et de...2025-02-2803 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#30 Natural Or Man-Made? - Angler Merkel - An Afternoon With Alice CooperMentioned LinksPrintsVertical PrintsSage WallGiant's CausewayFishTradingThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the...2025-02-2842 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#29 Meat Eating Bees - Accidental Inventions - Omnidirectional Death Machine - Better Than The Mona LisaMentioned LinksAntsMeat HoneyLiving LegendOmni BikeTurtles X Power RangersThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing...2025-02-2149 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#28 Touch Grass Unlocked - Adele, Lionel & Claudio Say Hi - Have You Ever Seen A Noun Verb?Mentioned LinksXboxDelayBeetlesThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the podcast to spread our nonsense worldwide we'd also really...2025-02-1438 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#27 Making My DREAM Game - The Wonderful Everyday - ReanimationSummary In this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed, Mark asks Ben and Tom a "Would You Rather" question that affects them both deeply and almost forces their AI Producer to quit. When we get to randomising we delve into one of our most wholesome episodes to date first discussing a heartwarming computer game in development, before chatting about an internet comedy throwback that might just be a hidden gem. Our final subject takes us into the world of science and gets pretty deep, leaving us feeling like the human race is pretty impressive all in al...2025-02-0744 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#26 Harry Potty Mouth - Got Your Number! - Anthony Starkov - Call Me Maybe?Summary In this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed, we welcome our Second Guest, Friend of the Podcast, and Pressure Washer Expert, James Robinson. This week we discuss the impact of needless censorship on Harry Potter and take walk down a memory lane of nostalgic jingles. Ben shows the guys an impressive Marvel fan's newest cosplay build / vigilante outfit, before we discuss the implications of getting doxed by a graffiti artist. The episode closes out with a game inspired by James' experience with improv.KeywordsFriends, Power Wash, Computer Games, Burj Khalifa, G...2025-02-0145 min
Save What You Love with Mark Titus#59 Ben Goldfarb - Conservation Journalist + AuthorBen Goldfab is an independent conservation journalist. He’s the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Ben’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Science, The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Orion Magazine, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, Outside Magazine, Smithsonian, bioGraphic, Pacific Standard, Audubon Magazine, Scientific Americ...2025-01-271h 03
Wonderfully Illinformed#25 Game Maths - The President's Dry Cleaner - A Quote of Ice and FireSummary In this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed, Mark asks Ben and Tom about getting stuck in a lift, before another round of Tom's Mind-Blowers, this time on the subject of computer games. We delve into some deep chats about football once more, but this time we fly to the land of "soccer" and it's not that kind of football. Our final subject is another one of our great British favourites - the weather. The episode concludes with a classic game of Carrot the Box.KeywordsCe...2025-01-2438 min
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Ben sits down with Mark Breslin, one of Canada's most legendary comedy figures. Mark is now the the oldest living comedy club owner after the death of Mitzi Shore. Ben and Mark talk about comedy, Mark's experiences finding comedians like Norm Macdonald, Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey and more.2025-01-171h 07
Wonderfully Illinformed#24P2 My Employers are StingySummary In this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed, we don't discuss any randomised and humorous topics. Instead, we have a whole episode of games dreamt up for Episode 24 by Mark.Mark asks Ben and Tom to predict each other's next move in a hypothetical situation. He then tasks them with finding and picking an un-re-made Disney Movie that they think would be the prime remake...which spirals out of control.In our third game, Mark asks Ben and Tom to pick a computer game to be trapped inside as an NPC and what t...2025-01-1729 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#24P1 Intrusive Thoughts - Bradley Didn't Even Explain It - Olympic Corpse FishingSummary In this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we discuss more randomised and humorous topics. We catch up following a little break over New Years. We talk about vampire bats and the creepy way that they move when being tested by scientists, but refuse to delve into the experiment itself. Football returns to the roster, as we mention a very obscure rule and where it might have come from. There might have been a technical issue which creates a segment of it's very own before we move on and things get sporty once more as Ben, M...2025-01-1022 min
Rational Wellness PodcastBeyond Bloating: Navigating SIBO with Dr. Mark Pimentel: Rational Wellness Podcast 394 View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Mark Pimentel discusses Beyond Bloating: Navigating SIBO with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.] Podcast Highlights Deep Dive into SIBO and IBS with Dr. Mark Pimentel on Rational Wellness Podcast In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, hosted by Dr. Ben Weitz, the discussion focuses on small intestinal bacterial ov...2025-01-091h 08
Wonderfully Illinformed#23 The Great Emo Cry OffThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the podcast to spread our nonsense worldwide we'd also really appreciate that!Thanks againBen, Mark, Tom and "The Nameless...2025-01-0324 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#22 Festive Screaming - Dawg - We're Going To See AC/DCSummaryIn this festive episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we discuss the balance between effort and efficiency in Christmas preparations, share unique gift-wrapping traditions, and dive into holiday-themed games and movie plots. We also explore UFOs, and nostalgic memories of Santa Claus.KeywordsChristmas, holiday traditions, gift wrapping, festive games, UFOs, Santa Claus, Christmas movies, Home Alone, holiday traumaTakeawaysEffort in gift-giving is more important than wrapping.Unique traditions can make Christmas more enjoyable.UFOs aren't Christmas relatedNostalgia plays a big role in holiday...2024-12-2942 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#21 Benticuno - Tomdos - MarktresSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed podcast, we delve into chats that begin with Christmas movie recommendations and transitions into a deep dive into Pokémon. The episode concludes with a fun game of 'Who Am I?'.KeywordsWonderfully Ill-Informed, Christmas movies, Pokémon, podcast, movie recommendations, Metapod, game, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Dickinson, MistyTakeawaysChristmas movies can be both classic and unconventional.We have varying levels of familiarity with iconic films.Metapod's design sparked a humorous debate about its appearance.Real-life Po...2024-12-2038 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#20 The Lost Episode: Attenborough Park - Unusual Buildings - Completely Necessary WarningsGuest Episode with Brandon RubleSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully IllInformed, We discuss some stories from our past, the concept of de-extinction and architectural innovations like earth scrapers, delve into ancient mysteries such as Gobekli Tepe, and share quirky warnings from Nintendo. The episode culminates in a mystery game where the hosts unravel the circumstances surrounding an AI shutdown, leading to a fun and chaotic conclusion.Keywordspodcast, humor, stories, Jurassic Park, de-extinction, architecture, ancient history, Nintendo, AI, mysteryTakeaways2024-12-1446 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#19 Emptiness Is Me... - Mars Bath - Mind GoogleSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, We discuss childhood fears, a unique competition focused on doing nothing, mind-blowing facts about boiling water, advancements in mind control technology through Neuralink, and a fun trivia game about famous people's real names.Keywordspodcast, humor, childhood fears, space out competition, boiling water, Neuralink, mind control, famous names, triviaTakeawaysEmptiness can be seen as meaningful.The Space Out Competition challenges participants to do nothing for 90 minutes.Boiling water takes longer at higher altitudes due to lower...2024-12-0629 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#18 Hippie Games - I Soak My Country Cowboy Jeans - Bears & Bears & Bears, Oh My!SummaryIn this episode of 'Wonderfully Ill-informed', We discuss fictional characters, the concept of 'survival of the friendliest', the impact of AI on music, and share a humorous tale about an unlucky bear that may or may not be true... We also revisit a previous game involving opposite names but with a different twist.Keywordspodcast, fictional characters, survival of the friendliest, AI music, bear stories, game challenge.TakeawaysThe idea of survival of the friendliest suggests that cooperation leads to better outcomes.Fictional characters can...2024-11-2934 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#17 The Quietest Place On Earth - Goebbels, I Choose You! - We Get All Of Our News From Winnie The PoohSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully IlInformed, we discuss our favourite (or lack of favourite) Beatles songs, the incredible technology behind the Vegas Sphere, the absurdity of street names inspired by Pokémon, the mystery of a fake boulder in China, and a wild choose-your-own-adventure segment involving Nathan Fillion and an AI takeover.Keywordspodcast, humor, technology, Beatles, Vegas Sphere, Pokémon, anechoic chamber, Nathan Fillion, AI, adventureTakeawaysThe Beatles' influence remains a contentious topic (for Tom)The Vegas Sphere showcases groundbreaking audio te...2024-11-2231 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#16 Look At Me Black Hole, Joe - Mommy and Dayddy - Mark Wins The EpisodeSummaryIn this episode of 'Wonderfully Illinformed', we discuss a range of topics from petty annoyances in daily life to the mysteries of the universe, including the demotion of Pluto and the existence of a forgotten planet. We also delve into the world of gaming, exploring retro games and the frustrations of save points.Keywordspodcast, humor, petty crimes, conspiracy theories, gaming, retro games, Planet X, Elgin Marbles, Eris, Peppa PigTakeawaysThe discovery of Eris changed the classification of planets.Conspiracy theories often...2024-11-1531 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#15 I Would Like To Beg Of You - People In Glass Houses - WoodySummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed we explore the concept of reincarnation, share our thoughts on AI-generated art, analyze the musical composition of Moana, and discuss a viral photo of a weasel riding a woodpecker. The episode culminates in a light-hearted debate.keywordspodcast, humor, AI art, reincarnation, Moana, animal facts, debate, wheels vs doorsTakeawaysReincarnation choices can be humorous.Musical compositions can have clever hidden meanings.Viral animal photos can spark interesting conversations.Mentioned LinksWerners...2024-11-0821 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#14 Caves - 3 Little Stupid Things - Dino PigeonSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, We discuss dream music covers, explore the eerie world of caves and urban legends, and delve into the fascinating topic of underground cities. We also share humorous anecdotes about dogs and cultural appropriation in music, showcase impressive beatboxing talents, and play a unique twist on the classic game Guess Who.Keywordspodcast, music covers, caves, urban legends, underground cities, ancient aliens, beatboxing, AI rap, gamesTakeawaysCaves and urban legends spark intriguing conversations.Beatboxing showcases...2024-11-0138 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#H1 Spoopy Turnips - Spoopy Town - Spoopy DogSummary In this Halloween-themed episode of Wonderfully Illinformed, We discuss our favourite Halloween costumes, share spooky facts about the origins of Halloween, and delve into the eerie legend of Portlock, Alaska, a ghost town linked to mysterious disappearances. We also explore the bizarre story of Bill Ramsey, who claims to be a werewolf, and engage in a fun segment where we attempt to recast popular horror movies in different genres.TakeawaysThe original jack-o-lanterns were made from turnips, not pumpkins.Portlock, Alaska, is a ghost town with a spooky history...2024-10-3135 min
On the Time Lash147. Beep the Threep (The Star Beasts)Send us a textBen, Mark and the Degsestial Funmaker return for a very special On the Time Lash miniseries focused on 2023's Tennant and Tate specials. Up first is The Star Beast, which Ben and Mark pair with the original Doctor Who and the Star Beast comic and its 2019 Big Finish adaptation. Which Beast is Best? And is there such a thing as too much Star Beast?Also: Mark learns watercolours with Peter Davison, Ben reminisces about Frazer Hines' fridge freezer and we ask the questions - Is RTD a hard-left agitator o...2024-10-271h 52
Wonderfully Illinformed#13 Taste The Parasitic Insects - T17.1 - VenomSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we engage in discussions about rude animals, the surprising origins of food dyes, and a long-running scientific experiment. We also play a mash up famous movie quotes game.Keywordspodcast, humor, animals, food, science, trivia, movie quotes, entertainmentTakeawaysHumans can be the rudest animals by not cleaning up after pets.Cochineal Extract, a food dye, comes from crushed insects.The Pitch Drop Experiment has been ongoing for over 90 years.Food safety regulations differ significantly between the US...2024-10-2539 min
Benjy’s Cafe PodcastActing, Running & Family: enjoying life with actor, Mark Peachey.In this week's episode, actor Mark Peachey joins Ben in Benjy's Cafe Podcast to share the delights of performing & the excitement of being cast in the Tony Award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen.Mark, who recently starred in the film, The Moor & whose theatre credits include Scar in Disney's The Lion King & the title role in Richard III, discusses balancing family life with a demanding career & his love of working at Curve, Leicester.Mark chats about his foray into audiobooks, the camaraderie & support between actors & the importance of maintaining a positive, happy outlook in the...2024-10-2240 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#12 Win Build of Seeing Things - A Nice Hunky Man - [Placeholder Text. Insert Advert Here]Summary In this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we engage in a lively discussion that spans various topics, including Tom's winning Euro Millions lottery ticket, personal music preferences, the implications of AI in sound reconstruction, and the ethical considerations surrounding digital privacy. We also delve into the cultural significance of the Statue of David and play a nostalgic game centred around TV shows we used to watch as children.Keywordspodcast, AI, music, EuroMillions, digital privacy, nostalgia, sound reconstruction, Statue of David, technology, ethical discussions, cartoons.Takeaways2024-10-1841 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#11 Now We Know - Did You Know 2: Electric Boogaloo - Upsetting A VegetarianSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we explore the humorous implications of choosing superpowers, share interesting facts about music and legal history related to Nintendo, and delve into the peculiarities of the blobfish's appearance. The conversation also touches on a baby penguin named Pesto, who is notably large for his age, and we conclude with a game... yes an actual game this time.Keywordspodcast, humour, trivia, superpowers, Nintendo, blobfish, penguins, games, quizzes, entertainment, TaskmasterTakeawaysSuperpowers can come with unexpected downsides.Nintendo...2024-10-1132 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#10 What's My Name? - God Damn Arse Face - Stuck In A ContainerSummary In this episode of 'Wonderfully Ill-Informed', we engage in a humorous and unpredictable discussion covering a variety of topics, including the concept of abundance and its implications on value, the fascinating land bridge theory presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the talent of non-verbal expression in music, the curious case of phones washing up on shores, and some silly historical laws. The conversation is interspersed with trivia games and light-hearted banter, making for an entertaining listen.Keywords podcast, humor, science, culture, music, history, trivia, Ne...2024-10-0442 min
AcquiredAcquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)Here it is: the complete video of the most unbelievable night of Acquired’s nine-year life… our sold out live show at the Chase Center in San Francisco. We joked during the months (months!) of preparation leading up to this event that it was like planning a wedding for 6,000 Acquired fans, and the guest list included Jamie Dimon, Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg… no pressure! But thanks to our amazing partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments, together we were able to make something incredible. Tune in and enjoy the celebration!Sponsors:W...2024-09-302h 24
Wonderfully Illinformed#9 Crazy Taxidermy - The Pumping, The Rubbing and The Sucking - Old Man Yells At CloudSummary In this episode of Wonderfully Ill Informed, we engage in a humorous and unpredictable discussion covering a variety of topics, including a whimsical 'would you rather' question about body parts, the intelligence of animals, the bizarre world of taxidermy, the evolution of vacuum cleaners, and the complexities of Gen Z slang. We also play a fun game of movie mashups.Keywordspodcast, humor, taxidermy, animal intelligence, vacuum cleaners, Gen Z slang, movie mashups, comedy, discussionTakeawaysA 'would you rather' question leads to...2024-09-2742 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#8 Unusual Kids Toy - The Wet - Insane Family Tree - Composers Are SmartSummaryIn this episode of 'Wonderfully Ill-Informed', we engage in an unpredictable conversation that covers a range of topics from the absurdity of children's toys to the surprising connections in Janet Jackson's family tree. We explore deep questions about the purpose of the podcast, delve into music theory, and share some laughs and games. The episode is filled with witty banter and insightful moments, making it an entertaining listen for anyone looking for a light-hearted yet thought-provoking experience.Keywordspodcast, humor, music theory, family tree, unusual toys, questions, entertainment...2024-09-2027 min
AcquiredThe Mark Zuckerberg InterviewMark is the iconic founder CEO of our time. At Chase Center on September 10, 2024, he did an unprecedented thing: a live conversation in front of 6,000 people on Meta’s company strategy, sharing stories from early Facebook history, and his thoughts on the future of AI, VR, and AR. Mark was remarkably candid in our discussion, and gave us a window into his real and intense daily demeanor leading Meta. (And his other life endeavors!)We can't wait to release the complete video of the whole night, including our surprise conversations with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, and cameo ap...2024-09-181h 28
Wonderfully Illinformed#7 Everything Is Fine - Dan Broco - Todd Ler - His Name is ChuckSummaryIn this episode of 'Wonderfully Ill Informed', we engage in a light-hearted and humorous discussion covering a variety of topics, including party tricks, pop culture references, and amusing anecdotes about toddlers and animals. We also play a guessing game involving movie titles and their opposites, showcasing their comedic chemistry and spontaneity throughout the conversation.Keywordspodcast, humor, party tricks, Daniel Bedingfield, toddler rage, groundhog, jokes, movie guessing gameTakeawaysWe thrive on unpredictability and humor.Party tricks can be...2024-09-1334 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#6 My Kingdom for a Horfe! - Road Cheese - Shawn Bourne - Poisonous Birds - Bum GardenerSummaryIn this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we discuss various random and humorous topics. We talk about Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, and his childhood turtle-smashing habits. We also mention movies like Akira and Itchy the Killer, as well as a DVD that accidentally included a trailer for a horror film. We discuss burning cheese in Cheddar Gorge and the flammability of caramelized goat's cheese. We also mention Sean Bean's fear of helicopters and his unconventional method of getting to filming locations, Poisonous Birds and a cheeky little Red Bull Stunt. The...2024-09-0633 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#5 Toaster Poop - Smug Fox - Robert IrwinSummaryIn this episode we discuss various topics such as annoying musical instruments, the smuggest fox in the world, and the son of Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin. We also engage in a game where we create fictional characters with unique occupations and traits and discuss who would be the best partner in different scenarios.Keywordspodcast, wonderfully ill-informed, musical instruments, fox, Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin, game, fictional characters, occupations, traits, scenarios, subscribe, rate, reviewTakeawaysAnnoying...2024-08-3036 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#4 The Mandela of Oz - Baguette Debate - Ghost ShipSummaryIn this episode, we discuss various topics, touching upon the Mandela Effect and TikTok videos depicting life on a ghost ship, and we hold the most important debate regarding baguettes that has ever taken place. We also take a little time out to share some embarrassing moments and play a game of uncomfortable questions.KeywordsMandela effect, baguette debate, TikTok, ghost ship, embarrassing moments, uncomfortable questions, wonderfully illinformedTakeawaysThe Mandela effect refers to collective false memories that many people have, such as...2024-08-2332 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#3 Gaming Animals - Screaming Plant - Forklift - Flying CarsSummaryIn this episode, we discuss various topics at random, including some very well-trained animals, a plant being waited on by its "owner" and a German competition that is both impressive and confusing. We also play a game of guessing whether horse names are real or fake.Keywordsanimals, video games, plant, forklift, flying car, horse names, wonderfully IllinformedTakeawaysAnimals, such as monkeys, parrots, pigs, sea lions, and dolphins, have been trained to play video games using brain-computer interfaces.A man created a...2024-08-1627 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#2 900's - Meta AI - Peanut Butter - SquirrelsSummaryIn this episode of 'Wonderfully IllInformed', we discuss various topics including sentimental keepsakes, rare collectibles, advancements in AI, and Ben brings us a game of 'Digimon or Digimon'. We also share interesting facts about squirrels and the origins of certain Pokemon. Keywordspodcast, Wonderfully IllInformed, sentimental keepsakes, rare collectables, AI advancements, Digimon, Pokemon, squirrels, Pokemon originsTakeawaysSentimental keepsakes, such as dolls made from loved ones' clothing, can be both creepy and cherished.Rare collectables, can hold unexpected value.Advancements in AI, such a...2024-08-0930 min
Wonderfully Illinformed#1 Fart Pedal - Whales, Cthulhu and Volcanoes - Big Feet - Nathan FinniganSummaryIn this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss our motivation for starting the podcast, dive into our first selection of random topics of discussion, provided to us by our trusty AI Co-host, and round the episode off with a word association game.Keywordspodcast, introduction, guitar pedal, drum patterns, Colorado Bigfoot, super volcano, Italy, The Rookie, word association gameTakeawaysWe started the podcast as a way to hang out and chat about random topics.We discuss a guitar pedal that creates...2024-08-0225 min