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PolymathThe Myth of MaterialismThis is a narration of an article I wrote about the ideology of materialism for The Skeptic- but you can find it online at https://medium.com/@danielaaronlevy05/the-myth-of-materialism-745c2f95f37e ! I reference some sources throughout the article, which I've copy-pasted for the original article over here:References1. Oh GE. Social class, social self-esteem, and conspicuous consumption. Heliyon. February 2021;7.2. de Botton A. Status Anxiety. London: Penguin Books; 2004.3. Dittmar H, Bond R, Hurst M, Kasser T. The relationship between materialism and personal well-being: A meta-analysis. Journal of Personality and Social P...
2026-02-1811 minPolymathHow to Get Yourself to ACTUALLY Exercise, According to the BuddhaThis is a narration of an article I wrote for the University of Bristol, currently available online here https://medium.com/@danielaaronlevy05/how-to-get-yourself-to-exercise-69655d0d4ca9 ! You'll notice I've been mentioning numbers throughout this voice clip, which pertain to both sources and footnotes. They're all available on the Medium page, but I've also included them here:1. Pedersen BK, Saltin B. Exercise as medicine — evidence for prescribing exercise as therapy in 26 different chronic diseases. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. November 2015;25(S3):1–72.2. Zero to Finals. Zero to Finals. 2025. Available at: https://zerotofinals.com/. Access...
2026-02-1104 minPolymathHow States Get Built - and Why Many in Sub-Saharan Africa Keep Breaking DownWhen states break down and societies fall in anarchy, or see military coups, or endure civil wars: people suffer. But why does this happen? And why does the region of Sub-Saharan Africa seem to see more of this than most? Attributing this to individuals or single-factor explanations is an inadequate and weak explanation: attributing it to simple racism is an odious one. But then what's going on?We critically examine below the surface of society to analyse its structures, and how these affect the strength/stability of a state. We will...
2026-02-0420 minPolymath'Traditional Masculinity' Explained Calmly and ScientificallyTraditional masculinity! One of the most discussed and divisive topics around right now. But I want to talk to you about this topic not with an agenda to push, or based off my own opinions. I want to give you some real social science, giving you a thorough breakdown on the topic based on academic scholarship. Enjoy!Brief note: This video was recorded around 9 months before uploading
2026-01-2825 minPolymathThe Great Mystery Neither Science Nor Philosophy Can Solve- Or Can They?How does electricity running through meat give rise to consciousness? Science excels at explaining the physical phenomena of our universe, but it seems to run into a philosophical boundary when it tries to explain how physical, neurological processes give rise to subjective phenomena. In this episode, we explore the different scientific and philosophical positions on just how consciousness works. This is an extremely exciting field at the forefront of human knowledge, pulling both science and philosophy together and attracting some of the sharpest intellects around. It's very fun getting to talk about it! Enjoy :)
2026-01-2124 minPolymathScience Answers Once and For All Whether Nice Guys ACTUALLY Finish LastEeeeeevery rando online has a take on this, and currently we're being bombarded by manosphere influencers all dressing up their opinions as fact. But what does the actual evidence say? There's a huge amount of evidence on what really gets us ahead in life. If you want to base your worldview on actual psychology, sociology, and anthropology, this video is made for you!NB: This video was recorded about 9 months before upload
2026-01-1417 minPolymathWhy Coups and Civil Wars Keep Happening in Developing CountriesWelcome back! This episodes focuses on State Formation Theory, a political-sociological theory developed by Charles Tilly and expanded by Jeffrey Herbst; these are the two main experts whose work I draw on for this video. Through the lens of this theory, we set out to answer the titular question via a structural analysis of what makes a state work. Enjoy!
2026-01-0716 min
Leisure Link on Vision Australia Radio13 Dec 2025This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Matthew Levy OAM is a five-time Paralympian and winner of three gold medals. Matthew launched an Empowerment Academy - an Australian social enterprise creating inclusive and accessible futures through disability-confident leadership training. Andriana Petrakis was a finalist for the John Newcombe award. Bexta Noonan, advocate; artist; organ transplant athlete, has had a film made about her life. “Unbreakable Stride” has won the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival Chelsea Marchetti, Founder and Director for the Flipper Academy, invited those interested to the holiday program, 7th 8th and 9th January, and the regular p...
2025-12-131h 29
Crime Fix with Angenette LevyOhio Mom Claims She Fed Starving Kids Oatmeal: BodycamAngel Holland and her live-in boyfriend, Aaron Stalling, were recently indicted on charges of felonious assault and child endangering. Stalling called 911 in September to report his "son" was having trouble breathing. EMT's in Elmwood Place, Ohio found a nine-year-old boy who weighed just 30 pounds with his siblings severely malnourished. Body-worn camera video shows the efforts to save the boy and Holland explaining what she feeds the children. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the new video in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Do...
2025-10-3126 minPolymathEpisode 41 - What Actually is Neoliberalism? An Objective Guide in 30 MinutesNeoliberalism is a word which you may not have heard of- but its power probably affects every part of your life. Neoliberalism = liberal democracy (generally seen as good) + free market economics; but what does that really mean? What are the consequences of neoliberalism? How does it affect economies, societies, politics, and people? This is one of the single most important questions out there right now, because for voters to make a better world for themselves they need to know what ideologies they're voting for. Educating yourself on what neoliberalism is and what parties support it can make...
2025-10-0533 minCrime Fix with Angenette LevyCouple Starved 9-Year-Old to Just 30 Pounds: CopsAngel Holland and Aaron Stalling face three counts each of child endangering and felonious assault involving three siblings ages 9, 8 and 6. Detectives in Hamilton County, Ohio said Holland told them she has had custody of the children since 2020. Stalling called 911 and medics found the nine-year-old boy having trouble breathing. Detectives said he and his siblings each weighed less than 30 pounds. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the horrific case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. 50 Ways...
2025-10-0121 minPolymathEpisode 40 - The Science of Stress: Everything You Need to KnowStress! We all feel it as a normal part of life, and you may be feeling it right now. But what actually IS it? Where in the brain does it come from? How does it link to the body? What are the effects of it? And how can we get rid of it?We'll be looking at all this stuff and more this episode, so tune in and enjoy
2025-09-2818 min
Ryan Gosling - Biography FlashRyan Gosling's Star Wars Stunner, New Production Venture, and La La Land RevivalRyan Gosling BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ryan Gosling is stirring up the entertainment world with both blockbuster news and forward-looking business moves in the past several days. Eclipsing most headlines is Gosling’s unveiling as the lead in the highly anticipated Star Wars: Starfighter, with director Shawn Levy releasing a striking behind-the-scenes image on social media that shows Gosling alongside child actor Flynn Gray on what appears to be a futuristic ship adrift on a vast blue ocean. This image, shared from the Mediterranean set, has already ignited speculation about Gosling’s character, rumored to be a rugg...
2025-09-2104 minPolymathEpisode 39 - How Many Genders Are There? Sex and Gender Scientifically ExplainedHow many genders are there- probably one of the most hotly debated topics right now. Everywhere you look, people bombard you with their opinions and political biases- but you deserve something better. Because the question of how many genders there are is something we've actually known already for years; it's just tucked away in the academic literatures of biology and sociology where online influencers never bother to look. And it's actually shockingly simple- once you understand the real, scientific definitions of both sex and gender, the whole debate melts away. Today, we'll be exploring...
2025-09-2111 minPolymathEpisode 38 - What Actually is Anarchism? An Objective Guide in 20 MinutesAnarchism! It's one of the most famous and hotly debated words out there- but what actually is it? More specifically- what do anarchists want? Is it a world with no rules? Has anarchism ever been tried? How does the economy work? Is anarchism democratic? What, essentially, does anarchism REALLY stand for?There's so much misinformation on anarchism online, but you deserve a video that isn't just some guy ranting about his own political beliefs. My 'agenda' is always only to give you genuine information based on the academic literature- and let you form your own...
2025-09-1419 min
Beyond the LetterWhen God Calls You to Influence w/ Miles Minnick | S3E48 BEYOND THE LETTERIn this powerful episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam, Pastor Sammy, and special guest Miles Minnick dive deep into what it means to be a bold witness in unexpected places. Miles shares his compelling testimony—from a life fraught with struggles, including teen fatherhood and drug use, to the moment he heard God’s call to make music and committed to following it before any results came. Pastor Andrew Carter, who planted a church from scratch and welcomed Myles into his congregation, offers insightful reflections on shaping spiritual culture and empowering emerging voices. This conversation echoes the courage of Dani...
2025-09-101h 18
Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football PodcastWest Ham v Tottenham | CotC with Chris Stone & Ricky Saunders | Planet FPL 2025/26It's the Planet FPL derby this week and James is joined West Ham fan Chris Stone and Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Saturday's meeting.
And it's been a busy couple of weeks for both clubs off the pitch with the West Ham United Supporters Trust issuing a vote of no confidence in the board whilst after 24 years Daniel Levy is no longer Tottenham chairman. There's the fan view on both.
And there's views on the pitch too, will West Ham stick with the back four that was...
2025-09-1055 minPolymathEpisode 37 - Are Life and the Universe Inherently Kind or Cruel? A Scientific DebateIs suffering built in? Is the universe a purposeless void? Or is negativity a product of human actions? Most importantly- how do we make life better for ourselves?Welcome back to Polymath! This episode explores all these deep questions; but as usual, it's not just a 'hot take' from some rando online. Rather, I want to delve into a fascinating scholarly debate on all this by two thinkers- Steven Pinker and Eckhart Tolle (yes, those are their real names!). Along the way, we'll be critically evaluating their positions with real evidence and...
2025-09-0731 min
The Rizzuto Show | Daily Comedy PodcastCrap On Extra: Rizz Ranks His Favorite 25 Hottest Actors Over 50For his role as a retired boxer in The Cut, Orlando Bloom dropped 52 pounds in just weeks by surviving on tuna and cucumber—and the toll was brutal Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Man's Best Friend", came out today. But you might want to skip it if you're easily offended. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Engagement Post Breaks Instagram RecordThe website "The Conversation" did a deep dive on why Taylor Swift fans care so much about her engagement. Is "SpongeBob SquarePants" more than just a goofy cartoon for kids? Some fans think so. Jennette McCurdy, best known for her bestseller memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, is d...
2025-08-2938 min
The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars PodcastStar Wars: Starfighter Cast and Set Photo Revealed as Filming Begins!Emergency Star Wars podcast! Join us for a quick episode as we dive into all the new Star Wars: Starfighter details released by Lucasfilm today.
The full cast, the image of Ryan Gosling aka Joseph Starfighter and Flynn Gray, and filming has started in the UK!
The cast of Star Wars: Starfighter is Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams! It will be directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, currently set to hit theaters May 2027.
2025-08-2913 minBeyond the LetterFinding Your Voice in Faith | S3E46 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCASTIn this episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam Mesa and the team dive into the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in our spiritual walk. They explore how speaking life into others and affirming their God-given gifts not only strengthens relationships but also builds up the Church as a whole.Drawing inspiration from biblical examples like Daniel and Joseph—who modeled servant leadership long before they held influence—the conversation highlights the power of humility, consistency, and excellence in representing Christ. The group also challenges us to reflect on how our words, both in person and online, reflect our...
2025-08-251h 24
Foreign Policy LiveIs the West Turning Against Israel?As images of starvation in Gaza continue to circulate online, unequivocal support for Israel may be waning in the West, with Britain, Canada, and France moving to formally recognize Palestine in recent weeks. How might this shift the status quo in the region? Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator and co-founder of J Street, sits down with Ravi Agrawal to discuss.
Stephen A. Cook: Why Recognizing Palestine Is Meaningless or Even Harmful
Stephen M. Walt: Meet the New Middle East, Same as the Old Middle East
Rob Geist Pinfold: Israel Is Sowing Chaos...
2025-08-0849 minCrime Fix with Angenette LevyOhio Toddler Murdered by Mom's Boyfriend: ProsecutorBrian Moser, 23, and his girlfriend, Tien Hawkins, have been indicted on a list of charges including murder, involuntary manslaughter and endangering children in the death of Hawkins' two-year-old daughter. Moser called 911 on July 1 and told the dispatcher Lilith Burkhardt was dead and may have suffocated at their home in Adams County, Ohio. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through what we know with Prosecutor Aaron Haslam in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CRIMEFIX at th...
2025-07-1724 minBeyond the LetterFamily Is Your First Ministry | S3E40 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCASTIn this powerful roundtable conversation, Adam is joined by Sammy, Kevin, Ben, and Daniel to talk about what it really means to prioritize your home as your first ministry. Inspired by Jesus’ love for children and the call to servant leadership, they reflect on how spiritual formation starts in the family. From bedtime Bible readings to reshaping daily routines, this episode unpacks the practical ways we can lead our households with intentionality and humility.Whether you're a parent, future parent, or someone trying to lead with purpose in your home, this conversation will challenge you to shift your focus fr...
2025-07-141h 27
Novara LiveIsrael Attacks IranIsrael’s attack on Tehran has killed scores of people and threatens to ignite a regional war. With Michael Walker, Daniel Levy and Aaron Bastani.
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Novara LiveIsrael Attacks IranIsraels attack on Tehran has killed scores of people and threatens to ignite a regional war. With Michael Walker, Daniel Levy and Aaron Bastani.
2025-06-131h 07PolymathEpisode 36 - How Influencers Are Lying to You: A Scientific & Philosophical Critique of MaterialismYou open your phone and start scrolling. What do you see? In music, media, and adverts what is it that people keep talking about? Foreign cars, designer brands, and cash; but why? Materialism is the belief that wealth and conspicuous consumption (i.e. buying things so other people can see them) will make people think better of you- and that it'll make you happy. The flipside is that people who don't do this aren't worth listening to and can be dismissed. Materialism, in short, is the advocation of making and spending money not to...
2025-06-0118 minPolymathEpisode 35 - What Actually is Islamism? An Objective GuideWhat does it mean to be an Islamist and what do they want? What distinguishes Islamism from Islam? And is Islamism inherently violent? (no) And what are jihadism or fundamentalism?In this episode, we'll be answering all these questions and much more. Islamism is currently a politically charged topic, but as always on Polymath this video is free of opinions, biases, or political agendas. The only purpose of this video is to use real academic scholarship and political science to analyse this ideology in a neutral way.For more...
2025-05-251h 10PolymathEpisode 34 - Religion's Role in Society: A Sociological Analysis of Western Europe & the Middle EastWhat 'should' the role of religion in society be?The West and the Middle East have very different attitudes to religion and its place in society: the former generally removes it from politics, the latter doesn't. The West is more economically developed and has higher HDIs than the Middle East; despite the fact that until a few centuries ago, Western Europe was a backwater compared to the thriving and sophisticated civilisations of the Middle East.But are these two variables- secularism and development- related? What are the consequences of...
2025-05-1825 min
Berkeley TalksDaniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) on reading the authors you want to write likeIt took nearly six years for bestselling author Daniel Handler to sell his first book, a satirical novel called The Basic Eight. When his agent sold it in 1998, it was “for the least amount she had ever negotiated for,” laughed Handler, who spoke at a UC Berkeley event earlier this month. More than two decades later, Handler has published seven novels. Under his pen name Lemony Snicket, he has written dozens of books for children, including the 13-volume series A Series of Unfortunate Events. His most recent book, And Then? And Then? What else?, is part memoir, part in...
2025-05-1656 minPolymathEpisode 33 - The 'Hard Problem' of Consciousness: The Great Debate Explained in 20 MinutesEven the biggest NPC you know can still feel happiness, sadness, pain, disgust, and love. But why? Why have we evolved to feel things, rather than just process information and compute responses? Why is it that no matter how much you could learn about neurobiology, you could never deduce what it feels like to see the colour blue? What is a mind anyway? What is it made of? How does it relate to the body? Is there more to the universe than just energy and matter? And who- or what- has consciousness anyway? Does...
2025-05-1119 minPolymathEpisode 32 - Mental Illness Explained: A Proper, Scientific GuideMental illness: what is it, who has it, and is it even real? Let's find out!Everyone is talking about mental illness these days. The transcending of stigma is good, but it's led to a massive explosion of misinformation- and in some cases, plain lies- online. You switch on a screen and get bombarded with thousands of people all giving their takes, their opinions, their guesses, their ideas. But when it comes to something like mental illness, people's 'opinions' aren't good enough: we need facts. And that's where this video comes in.
2025-05-0452 minPolymathEpisode 31 - Personality Explained: What Makes You YouWhy are you the way that you are?No, I'm not quoting your parents, I'm asking a profound scientific question. What makes you psychologically distinct from other people? Are there meaningful personality differences caused by age, gender, nationality, politics, health, and religiosity? What are they? Let's explore!And as always with Polymath, this is not a video where I shower you with opinions or guesses. We will examining reliable, scientific info from personality psychology, and always basing what we say on evidence and empirical data: so you can be...
2025-04-2730 minPolymathEpisode 30 - What Actually is Fascism? An Objective GuideWe've all heard of it- what is it?What do fascists want? What do they believe? What makes fascism different from other ideologies? And what makes fascism so violent?We'll be answering all these questions and more- and we'll be doing it properly. None of this episode is my opinion, or a 'hot take', or guesses. All of this is reliable, academic information from political science, political philosophy, political psychology, and modern history, all integrated together to give you the best answers possible.And...
2025-04-2023 minPolymathEpisode 29 - Systemic Sexism: Is it Real, and How Does it Work?Why do female, educated US university staff rate female job applicants as less competent and less likely to get hired? It's probably not that they're misogynist: let's go a little deeper.This is a 20 minute compression of a colossal psychological and sociological journey spanning 3 hours: Episode 25 of Polymath. In this 20 minute video, we strip away our society to its core and scientifically analyse its norms, structures, and beliefs. What does it mean to be a man? To be a woman? To be a human being? What makes a woman...
2025-04-1322 minPolymathEpisode 28 - What Actually is Liberalism? An Objective GuideWhy did every society from the dawn of civilisation until the 1800s feel comfortable with slavery? In fact, what's the purpose of civilisation in the first place? What makes a good society? What is 'good' itself?'Liberalism' shouldn't be conflated with being a 'liberal': this sociopolitical philosophy is in fact the foundation of Western politics/morality, and has been called the dominant ideology in world history. It is in fact arguably one of the most important things ever to happen to humanity, and has had an unimaginable impact on the human condition. So what...
2025-04-0619 minPolymathEpisode 27 - Do You Have Free Will?If God is real, would He be able to tell with 100% accuracy what you will do in exactly ten years' time? Is your future behaviour already all mapped out by the unconscious machinations of your brain? And where in the brain might free will come from? You can choose to do what you want; but you can't choose what you want. Can a robot truly choose what they want? Can a cat? What about a worm?On today's episode, we'll be exploring the vast scientific and philosophical debate about whether humans have free will...
2025-03-3044 minPolymathEpisode 26 - What 'Left Wing' and 'Right Wing' Actually MeanThey're terms we've all heard, but what actually are they? What do the left/the right want? What is leftism and what is rightism? Are you left, right, or in the middle?We'll be answering all these questions and more today, giving you objective information from lots of different disciplines for a well-rounded answer that fits snugly into 20 minutes.Introducing the first episode of Polymath Bites, a new format I'm introducing on this channel. These will still address an interesting topic from a multidisciplinary, academic perspective, but will be limited to around 20mins. This is to make...
2025-03-2320 minNovara LiveNetanyahu Shatters Gaza Ceasefire: Israeli Strikes Kill Over 400Benjamin Netanyahu has definitively ended the Israel-Hamas ceasefire with a deadly wave of airstrikes on Gaza. We speak to Daniel Levy about the political response from within Israel. Plus: Liz Kendall confirms which benefits are on the chopping block; and why the US military is trying to build space defences in Wales. With Aaron Bastani, […]
2025-03-1858 minPolymathEpisode 25 - 'Systemic Discrimination' and How it Works (Social Identity Theory)Systemic discrimination 😍✨ what's that all about? And is it even real?The idea of systemic discrimination is a politically charged subject, and the Internet is full of people throwing their opinions at you about this. How about some objectivity? This episode is a colossal, three hour journey through the science of Social Identity Theory, which then applies the insights from this to looking at marginalised groups.This video isnota 'hot take': it is a massive integration of psychology and sociology, with its insights continually backed by real-world, empirical evidence. I am...
2025-03-163h 00PolymathEpisode 24 - How the World (and Your Own Mind) Works: Social Identity Theory'I don't want to f*ck Social Identity Theory...but it is beautiful.'(Wo)man is a social animal: we spend a lot of our time with- or thinking about- other people. But in fact the dynamics of what happens when individuals get together in groups is so vastly important that it shapes the entire world: it shapes our societies, our politics, our cultures, our friend groups, our day to day lives, and- in a hundred different ways- our very selves. No single theory can capture everything about how the world and our...
2025-03-091h 39PolymathThe State of Women's Rights and Treatment in the Middle EastHello everybody, this isn't in fact a normal Polymath episode but is a talk I did being interviewed by the @livglobalrelief podcast! It's a fascinating and important podcast about social-humanitarian issues going on around the world right now, and the Spotify link is https://open.spotify.com/show/3fiZdPwaJcIhwxcygBa8bX?si=dfe66237c40a4088 Thanks a lot Erin for having me on!This talk is all about the status of women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, stretching from Morocco to Iran. It's a massive examination of their lack of basic...
2025-03-0150 minPolymath'Kill Anything That Moves': The Ubiquity of U.S. War Crimes in the Vietnam War‘maybe… 1200 to 1500 [civilians] a month, easy. If I am only 10% right, and believe me it’s lots more, then I am trying to tell you about 120-150 murders, or a My Lay [sic] every month'-Anonymous Sergeant to General Westmoreland, 1970, referring to 'Operation Speedy Express'. Nothing was done.This is not an episode of Polymath.CONTENT WARNING: This video contains very graphic descriptions of physical and sexual violence, as well as descriptions of gross brutality and injustice.This video is meant to addres...
2025-02-231h 02
Mitch UnfilteredA Tale of Two Annoying GM'sRUNDOWN
With Hotshot Scott in Hawaii, Mitch calls in Daniel O’Neill for a “bullpen start,” diving into Mariners nostalgia, gym etiquette, and Luka Dončić’s stunning trade to the Lakers. They debate the evolving definition of selling out, generational shifts in athlete branding, and awkward encounters at the gym.
Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron joins to discuss the surreal experience of being traded for Ken Griffey Jr., stepping into an impossible role, and witnessing Ichiro’s legendary work ethic. He shares inside stories about Ichiro’s hidden power, baserunning genius, and surprising fluency in English whi...
2025-02-1700 min
Mitch UnfilteredA Tale of Two Annoying GM'sRUNDOWN With Hotshot Scott in Hawaii, Mitch calls in Daniel O'Neill for a "bullpen start," diving into Mariners nostalgia, gym etiquette, and Luka Dončić's stunning trade to the Lakers. They debate the evolving definition of selling out, generational shifts in athlete branding, and awkward encounters at the gym. Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron joins to discuss the surreal experience of being traded for Ken Griffey Jr., stepping into an impossible role, and witnessing Ichiro's legendary work ethic. He shares inside stories about Ichiro's hidden power, baserunning genius, and surprising fluency in English while ad...
2025-02-172h 17PolymathEpisode 23 - How Vulnerable People Can Get RadicalisedRadicalisation: you've all heard of it, but what actually is it and how- from a scientific, not an opinion-based, perspective- does it happen? Let's find out!This episode integrates a huge range of information, encompassing a metric shit-ton of theories, models, and evidence to synthesise a definitive, evidence-based model on just how- scientifically- this process happens. We will explore all kinds of radicalisation, focusing on Islamist and Western alt-right radicalism- and what we can do about it.Radicalisation of both these ilks has been on the rise in the 21...
2025-02-161h 24PolymathEpisode 22 - How We Went From Hunter-Gatherers to StatesHow did we go from picking berries on the savannah to the world we live in now? What was it like to be a hunter-gatherer? Why did they start forming states? What did that journey look like? And was it a good - or bad - decision?
Welcome back to Polymath, where we examine all these questions with facts and statistics- rather than 'hot takes'. This is a massive journey through how the world we take for granted was born. We'll be exploring this topic by combining anthropology, sociology, political economy...
2025-02-091h 14PolymathEpisode 21 - The Beneficial DiseaseThis is Polymath's first ever video episode, meaning that you can now both hear and see me yap! Join me as we go on a journey exploring human physiology, evolution, anthropology, and hairless chimpanzees. Spotify isn't letting me use my own custom thumbnail, so please enjoy this image of me looking silly with my undecorated NPC room in the background. Enjoy!
2025-02-0138 min
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéIs the Ceasefire Real? With Gazan Writer and Israeli NegotiatorWatch the full, unpaywalled episode here. Thanks for supporting independent media.This week, after over a year of genocide in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have finally reached a tentative ceasefire deal:“The giant loophole in this deal is that it comes in three phases. A permanent ceasefire comes in the second phase. The first phase is a limited prisoner exchange, and so Hamas has very little reason to believe that Israel will go into this and actually see it through to the end of the three phases.”And here’s another trick: this quote...
2025-01-171h 31
The Music of LifeEmotional and Psychological AbuseSend us a textIn this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of The Music of Life, I open up about the emotional and psychological abuse I endured during my marriage and how it shaped my life. Reflecting on childhood dynamics with emotionally unavailable parents, I share how these patterns influenced my choices and relationships as an adult.This episode sheds light on the subtle yet devastating effects of emotional abuse, the power of storytelling in healing, and the resilience it takes to navigate these experiences. If you’ve ever felt trapped, unheard, or manipulated, this ep...
2025-01-0224 minPolymathEpisode 20 - What Was it Like to Live in The Past?Is the world getting worse? Were you born in the wrong generation? Have we left the good old days? Let's find out!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of physical, emotional, and sexual violence; cruelty; and brutality 👁👄👁 (wee lil hint that the past wasn't great)
We'll be looking at the past- but not just a few generations back. We will examine the entire span of human civilisation to uncover what people's daily, lived experience was like back then. What was the human condition like for all of your ancestors...
2024-12-042h 22PolymathEpisode 19 - What Actually is Anarchism? An Objective GuideAnarchism! What's it all about?
More specifically: what even is it? What do anarchists want? How do they think? Is anarchism just chaos? How do rules get enforced? How does the economy work? Are anarchists terrorists? Are they Marxists? Communists? Has anarchism ever happened?
We'll be answering all these questions, and we'll be doing it properly. This colossal episode sweeps away all the emotion, the confusion, the bullshit and the bias, and presents you- as always- with only the genuine truth. Welcome to Polymath!
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2024-11-271h 49PolymathEpisode 18 - Can We Judge Historical Figures by the Standards of Today?Your national hero probably had some very questionable views. But are they morally culpable for them? Let's take a look!
I gotta say, I almost feel bad for you- you're probably sodden with different influencers, politicians, and newspapers all sharting out their own opinions at you, all demanding your allegiance in the culture wars. But on Polymath, we examine questions with real, meaningful academic disciplines: today, we'll be using political science, psychology, sociology, and history.
We don't just talk about Edward Colston and...
2024-11-201h 35PolymathEpisode 17 - What if the Harry Potter World Were Real?The obvious answer to a 90-minute video on this is to go and touch grass, but really: if the Harry Potter world genuinely existed, what would it look like? If there’s a wizarding world… is there wizarding communism? A wizarding Karl Marx? Was there a wizarding civil rights movement? Is there wizarding nationalism? Is Wizarding Russia currently attacking Wizarding Ukraine?
The Harry Potter universe is a fictional world written for children that is not meant to be taken seriously. What does it look like if we do? In true Polymath fash...
2024-11-131h 29PolymathEpisode 16 - Why People Voted for Hitler: How Democracies Elect Dictators'Oof... messed up a little there'
In 1933, Hitler got 43.9% of the vote- and it wasn't even close. What happened there? The good news is we can use some clever psychology to get right to the heart of the issue: what was actually happening in people's heads. The less fun news is that because human nature hasn't changed since- it CAN happen here. Let's find out why!
This episode is a journey through that very human nature, values, politics, and how they all interact. We'll be answering...
2024-11-071h 11PolymathEpisode 15 - Is Humanity Getting Dumber?Have you been watching the news recently and been thinking 'what the hell is happening here?' This episode is for you!
We're exploring how intelligence has changed in people over time- and why. What kinds of intelligence is this change mostly happening in? How does cognition and intelligence work, anyway? Where in the brain does it come from? What's the difference between intelligence and wisdom? Is social media making us less wise?
We're back, and now with a brand new microphone! In...
2024-10-301h 30PolymathEpisode 14 - What Actually is Communism? An Objective GuideHas real communism ever been tried? What do communists want? What did Karl Marx want? Is communism democratic- or is communist democracy an oxymoron? How does the economy work in communism and what are the means of production? Who's in charge? What drugs does Dan take before recording?
We'll be answering all these questions and more. This is the biggest episode on Polymath so far and my personal favourite. This episode is MASSIVE: in length, in scope, in relevance. We're taking one of the most controversial, messiest subjects in the world, sweeping away all...
2024-10-231h 46PolymathEpisode 13 - Why We Care so Much About What Other People Think & Why Men Are More AggressiveWhy do we keep worrying about fitting in and being liked? What actually is social status? Why do men care so much about 'honour' or 'pride' and fight each other when they feel disrespected? What does testosterone actually do?We're back, and we're taking a little break from the politics special to explore something that affects everybody. Humans are social animals, men fight, and we all hate being lonely: but why? We explore all these questions with some evolutionary psychology, anthropology, history, and biology.After a long wait, it's...
2024-10-161h 07
This Week in Pre-IPO StocksE146: Safe Superintelligence raises $1B for new AI LLM; OpenAI hits 200M weekly active users for ChatGPT; Salesforce acquires Own company for $1.9B; ByteDance raises $600M for Dongchedi, valued at $3B; Anthropic’s Claude AI powers new Amazon Alexa; xAI’sSend us a textPRE-IPO STOCK FUNDS CLOSING TO NEW INVESTORS ON SEP 13 (NEXT FRIDAY)AG Dillon has seven (7) pre-IPO stock funds closing on Friday, Sep 13. Next Friday. See fund list at www.agdillon.com/product (page 3). Available for purchase at Schwab, Fidelity, or directly at AG Dillon. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to investSubscribe to AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Research at agdillon.com/subscribe;- Wednesday = secondary market valuations, revenue multiples, performance, index fact sheets- Saturdays = pre-IPO news and insights, webinar replays00:07 | Safe...
2024-09-0635 minPolymathEpisode 12 - What Actually is Socialism? An Objective GuideHas 'real' socialism ever been tried? What do socialists want? Who owns the 'means of production' and what are they? How does the economy work in socialism? Who's in charge? What's the difference between socialism in theory and socialism as has been practised?
Today, we'll be answering all these questions and more as we use political science (+ some economics, history, and political philosophy) to cut through all the bias, partisanship, and confusion to identify what socialism REALLY is. There's so much conflicting and biased information on socialism out there that it's incredibly difficult to...
2024-07-2057 minPolymathEpisode 11 - The Different Types of Capitalism & Which of Them Actually WorkWhat actually is capitalism anyway? What distinguishes the different kinds? What was the Golden Age of Capitalism and what caused it? What's laissez-faire capitalism, neoliberalism, the Nordic model, social capitalism, a mixed economy, state capitalism, the East Asian model, or economic planning?
There's so many different models and variants of capitalism that it's easy to get lost, and difficult to pick out which ones really work. Today, we break down some important economics terms and explore what all these types of capitalism are in a concise but informative way.
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2024-07-131h 11PolymathEpisode 10 - What Actually is Capitalism? An Objective GuideWhat does 'capitalism' really mean? What does it try and achieve? What actually are the means of production and what is a market? Does capitalism mean freedom and democracy? Is it left or right wing?
In today's episode, we'll be answering all these questions and more. Today's episode is in fact the second part of a multi-episode special on this channel on political ideologies- but don't worry, you don't need to watch any other episodes to enjoy this one! All episodes in this series are designed to be completely understandable on their own.
2024-07-0651 minPolymathEpisode 09 - An Objective Guide to Political Ideologies: IntroductionWhat actually is a political ideology and where do they come from? What's the current left-right polarisation all about? What is a liberal and what is liberalism? Where do modern democracy, politics, and morality come from? Why were historical societies so brutal and unfair? What is the purpose of civilisation?
Welcome to the first episode in the first ever special on this show! This episode begins a multiple part series- but each episode can be enjoyed by itself- about different political ideologies and political ideology in general.
As always...
2024-06-291h 00PolymathEpisode 08 - What 'Left Wing' and 'Right Wing' Actually MeanThey're terms we've all heard, but what actually are they? Where do they come from, how should we use them, what do they stand for, and how can we break them down and understand them?
In today's episode, we'll be answering all these questions and more using political science, history, economics, and political philosophy.
Although the intro for this episode says that we'll also be exploring whether historical figures can be judged by the standards of today, we did in fact run out of time. But that just means...
2024-06-2259 minPolymathEpisode 07 - Why Britain & the West Industrialised FirstHello everybody, today we're gonna be exploring the underlying causes behind the Industrial Revolution and why the West did it first- and came to rule the globe.
We'll be answering questions like what actually was the Industrial Revolution, how did Western history lead up to it, why Britain in particular started it, and why didn't it happen/rapidly spread elsewhere outside the West?
As always on Polymath, we'll be using lots of different fields to answer these big questions, including history, political philosophy and psychology, and economics. Enjoy!
2024-06-151h 06
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéFormer Israel negotiator Daniel Levy: THIS is Israel's real goalThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.usefulidiotspodcast.comSubscribe for the full episode at the bottom of the page. Watch a free preview here:President of the US/Middle East Project Daniel Levy used to be an Israeli peace negotiator. Today, he’s a leading critic of the Israeli government. This former insider talks to us about the real goals behind Israel's assault on Gaza, why the U.S. is so enabling of Israel, and the political impact this will have on Biden.He describes Is...
2024-06-1459 min
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéFormer Israel negotiator Daniel Levy: THIS is Israel's real goalClick here for the full interview with Daniel Levy: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/former-israel-negotiator-daniel-levy?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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President of the US/Middle East Project Daniel Levy used to be an Israeli peace negotiator. Today, he’s a leading critic of the Israeli government. This former insider ta...
2024-06-1459 minPolymathEpisode 06 - The Science of AttractivenessExcuse the brief lapse in sound quality at the start!
In today's episode, we use evolutionary psychology (and some other important disciplines) to explore attractiveness: what determines what we find attractive, and why is attractiveness even a thing?
We're gonna be exploring some key questions, like how do men and women differ in what they find attractive and why, what have humans evolved to find attractive, why are beauty standards what they are, and even why has love itself evolved.
Tune in and enjoy!
2024-06-1254 min
Multiverse NewsRUMOR: Wesley Snipes to Return as Blade, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Returns to the Theaters, The Rock Causes Delays with TardinessWelcome to Multiverse News, Your source for information about all your favorite fictional Universes.
It’s a light news week, so we’re entertaining a bit of an unsubstantiated rumor coming from reputable insider Daniel Richtman, who suggested that Wesley Snipes could reprise his role as Blade ‘at some point in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.
Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is making its way back to the big screen this summer; as Warner Bros and Fathom Events re-releases the films in theaters beginning with The Fellowship...
2024-05-011h 16PolymathEpisode 05 - Is Morality Innate or Learned?Exploring the nature and roots of morality using evolutionary psychology, anthropology, and a little bit of neuroscience. Enjoy!
2024-04-1359 minPolymathEpisode 04 - Why Some Countries Are More Developed Than OthersMy favourite episode yet, tune in for an episode on what causes countries to develop, why makes them stagnate, why the West rules (or at least ruled) the world, and why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Britain.
Here we look at politics, economics, history, and of course development studies. Enjoy!
2024-03-2054 minPolymathEpisode 03 - The Macroeconomics of Harry PotterTune in for an extremely useful and practical episode analysing the macroeconomics, political economics, and societal development of the world of Harry Potter.
The world of Harry Potter as viewed through a non-12 year old lens, shockingly, does not make much sense. Enjoy!
2024-03-2055 minPolymathEpisode 02 - [CUT RECORDING] - How Did The First States Form From Hunter-Gatherers?How is it that humanity went from small, mostly egalitarian bands of hunter-gatherers foraging from the land to vast centralised empires?
What caused the development of rigid and oppressive hierarchies, bureaucracies, armies, god-kings, and irrigated agriculture? Was it all inevitable?
In today's episode, we explore the most momentous transformation of human society ever to have existed. Tune in for some anthropology, history, and political economics.
Unfortunately, the recording of this episode ran into some technical issues, and only 8 minutes are present here. One day, I'll record it again but even better! Until then...
2024-03-2007 minPolymathEpisode 01 - Why Has Evolution Made it Hard For Us to Stay in Shape?The very first episode of Polymath, broadcasted live on Burst radio at 17/02/24!
Human bodies tend to build fat, and it's difficult for them to burn it off again or build muscle. But why?
In this episode, we use evolutionary biology and anthropology to explore this. Along the way, we touch on some nutritional advice, psychology, and sportscience.
2024-03-2056 min
Strong SongsFrom Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily ReeseKirk sits down with musician and podcaster Emily Reese to talk about the beauty of Bach's "Goldberg Variations," the distinct sound of Davis/Evans/Mulligan's "Birth of the Cool," the joys of the Knight Rider theme, and her podcast Level with Emily Reese, which focuses on the wide world of video game music. FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Emily's music podcast Level with Emily: https://www.levelwithemily.com"Singin' the Blues" feat. Frankie Trumbauer on C Melody Sax"Move," by Miles Davis and "Jeru," "Rocker," and "Venus de Milo" by Gerry Mulligan, arr Gil Evans from Birth of the C...
2023-02-171h 18
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastESPN's Mike Couzens Conversation, NFL, College Football, Pujols, Judge & more! | Announcer Schedules PodcastThis week on Episode 17 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Mike Couzens of ESPN and ESPN Radio to talk about his career as one of the nation’s most versatile play-by-play announcers. Couzens recently was elevated to a new role with ESPN Radio which includes major NFL, MLB, NBA and college football assignments. Highlights from the conversation include Couzens’ origin story, the benefits of working in minor league baseball, the network of Syracuse University alumni, NCAA Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and how he proposed to his wife on air. Throughout the show...
2022-09-291h 15
24FPS24FPS HS Mars Mai 202224FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler, revient sur les films vus au cinéma ou en (S)VOD entre les mois de mars et mai 2022.
Voici la liste des 27 films évoqués sans spoiler par Jérôme et Julien dans cet épisode :
The Tender Bar de George Clooney (à partir de 0:05:20)
Adam À Travers Le Temps de Shawn Levy (à partir de 0:11:15)
The Weekend Away de Kim Farrant (à partir de 0:17:40)
Notre-Dame Brûle de Jean-Jacques Annaud (à partir de 0:19:47)
Goliath de Fréderic Téllier (à partir de 0:27:36)
Perdus Dans l'Arctique de Peter Flinth (à partir de 0:31:10)
Ambulance de Michael Bay (à pa...
2022-06-204h 04
Strong Songs"Silent All These Years" by Tori AmosTori Amos was one of the most distinctive songwriters of the 90s, and remains a powerful musical voice decades later. "Silent All These Years," one of many strong singles off of her 1992 solo debut, is a perfect encapsulation of so many of the things that make her music special.On this episode, Kirk takes a close look at this delicate, tenuously balanced song, from its floating opening piano line, to its expansive, time-warping bridge, to its hopeful conclusion. It's our turn now to stand where she stands; here, take hold of her hand.Written by...
2022-06-1751 min
Dumb People TownDan Levy - Wand PoliceThis week Dan Levy comes to town to hang with Daniel, Jason and Randy. The first story warns why you should hire the right people for the job. The second story involves a wand. The final story is about a dessert thief.
2022-06-1447 min
Strong SongsThree to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew OliverTango is more than just dance, and more than just music - it's a whole artistic genre. For some people, it's a way of life. One such person is Alex Krebs, a Portland-based tango instructor, Bandoneon player, and bandleader who has dedicated the past couple decades to spreading a love of tango around the world.On this episode, Alex and pianist Andrew Oliver take Kirk (and all of you) on a journey into the wide, enchanting world of tango.FEATURED/DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:Alex's Portland Tango Studio, Tango BerretinSelections from Stumptandas by the...
2022-06-0357 min
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 1There's nothing like a good instrumental solo—that moment when a lone player stands in the spotlight and takes the helm, leading the band in an uncharted direction. On the first edition of Strong Solos, Kirk takes apart a few of his favorite solos, which a special focus on players who use motivic development, also known as theme and variations.SOLOS FEATURED:Eric Shenkman on "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors from Pocket Full of Kryptonite, 1991Sonny Rollins on "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus, 1956Joe Morello on "Take Five" by Paul Desmond/The Dave Brubeck Quartet from Ti...
2022-05-2053 min
Strong Songs"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen CampbellI hear you singin' in the wire... I can hear you through the whine... and the Strong Songs podcast is talking about one of the best songs of all time.On this episode, Kirk takes on Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell's ethereal workin' song "Wichita Lineman," an ode to the profound poetry within all of us. It's a song without a chorus or a bridge that still feels complete, thanks largely to the way it subtly climbs from the street, to the wire, and up into the heavens. Written by: Jimmy WebbProduced by: A...
2022-05-0653 min
FourthWall POP! NetworkPSS 26: If Aaron Donald wasn't the MVP then what are we even doing here?The PSS crew recap a great Super Bowl that saw Aaron Donald robbed of MVP. Be ready, Jared is going to spend some time talking about how Kansas City would have won. However, we get a surprise caller from Lakeside NJ to put him in his place. The Bengals won 2 games, then 4, and then went to a Super Bowl. Matt points out that the Jets have already gotten the 2 and 4 win seasons under their belts (which is the hard part I think). Then Matt recaps a tough few weeks for West Ham while praising the job David Moyes has done...
2022-02-1639 min
FourthWall POP! NetworkPSS 26: If Aaron Donald wasn't the MVP then what are we even doing here?The PSS crew recap a great Super Bowl that saw Aaron Donald robbed of MVP. Be ready, Jared is going to spend some time talking about how Kansas City would have won. However, we get a surprise caller from Lakeside NJ to put him in his place. The Bengals won 2 games, then 4, and then went to a Super Bowl. Matt points out that the Jets have already gotten the 2 and 4 win seasons under their belts (which is the hard part I think). Then Matt recaps a tough few weeks for West Ham while praising the job David Moyes has...
2022-02-1639 min
The Full Kit Banter PodcastS2EP14 - Nuno Reverse(This podcast was recorded before Antonio Conte was officially announced as Tottenham's new manager)
Nuno Espirito Santo was dismissed by Tottenham after a dismal performance against fellow beleaguered rivals Manchester United, and after his key players continued to misfire. We now know that Daniel Levy had a trump card up his sleeve in Conte, so just how will the Italian rejuvenate this Spurs side? Elsewhere, Manchester City suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat at home to a constantly improving Crystal Palace side, Liverpool dropped 2 points and 2 goals against Brighton, and Aaron Ramsdale may very well be turning his...
2021-11-031h 11
The Looking Forward PodcastThe Looking Forward Podcast Episode 79: Victorians Have Made Their BedThe Deputy CMO says to Victorians "make your bed", but they're fraying at the edges as their Premier loses credibility for refusing to admit he is pursuing a virus eradication strategy - something achieved literally nowhere in the world. How diabolical is the combination of political spin and ceaseless nudging from the army of "public health" advisers? And how much longer can Victorians be expected to trust the very politicians and ‘health experts’ who have consistently lied and obfuscated? (2:01-22:16).
New IPA research shows a "K-Shaped recovery", with public sector employment trending upwards while the private sector slop...
2020-09-091h 06
True North Fantasy Football Podcast45.0 - Davante Adams Novelty Size Funnel@truenorthFFB @TSeel14 @TNFFtyrell
Travis is back! He and Tyrell go to town on some of the biggest after effects of the NFL draft. Focusing on some of the teams who made drastic moves and honing in on the passing games to start. The boys discuss new fantasy values for polarizing players and sort out who plays where and what that means for the dynasty market. Travis and Ty levy 2020 Expectations and offer some over unders for projections plus a few either/ors... Buckle up!
3:00 COWBOYS ARE AN ELITE PASSING OFFENSE
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2020-05-061h 55
PixelTunes Radio VGM PodcastEpisode 40: Fan Favorites
Download Episode 40: “Fan Favorites” Here!
It’s our first listener-powered episode! Every track in this podcast was submitted by our awesome community of VGM fans. Enjoy an eclectic selection of amazing tunes as Mike and Ed share their thoughts on the music.
Join our Facebook group to check out extra content from this episode!
The Tracklist:
1- Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – “Maze of Life” (3DS) – Shoji Meguro
Submitted by Kevin Thomas
2 – Bear a Grudge – “Title/ Ingame Music” (ZX Spectrum) – J. David Rogers
2015-07-1500 min
Great Speeches and InterviewsShould The U.N. Admit Palestine As A Full Member State?Israeli military officials say 20 Palestinians were evicted early on Saturday after the activists tried to set up a cluster of tents near the village of Al-Tiwaneh, south of the city of al-Khalil (Hebron), 2013.The conflict between Israel and Palestine has a long history. On November 29, 2012, the General Assembly adopted resolution 67/19 entitled “Status of Palestine in the United Nations” with 138 votes in favor, 9 against and 41 abstentions. The resolution accorded to Palestine non-Member observer State status in the United Nations, marking the first time that the General Assembly considered Palestine to be a State.After 20 years of failed talks with...
2015-04-1700 min
KonfliktKriget i Gaza - vad händer sen? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. När vapnen har tystnat och de döda begravts: kan en israelisk-palestinsk fred byggas på Gazas ruiner? Hade blodbadet i Gaza kunnat undvikas om Europa och USA hade talat med Hamas istället för att isolera det? Vad förväntas av Barack Obama och en ny amerikansk Mellanösternpolitik?
Konflikt inleder i ett av många förtvivlade nödrop som hörs från krigets Gaza. Den palestinske gynekologen Izeddin Abu al-Aish vädjade om hjälp i direktsänd israelisk TV efte...
2009-01-1755 min