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Need Knowledge, No TimeThe Crimson Tide: Why Women’s Cycles ‘Sync,’ and The Real Reason News Anchors Sound So Fake | NKNTIt’s that time again — Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) is back with another curiosity-packed ride through science, AI, and human weirdness.This week, Jesse and Becky tackle:🧬 The “Crimson Tide” — the myth of women’s menstrual cycles syncing. Is it pheromones, coincidence, or a social illusion? You’ll get the real science and a surprising dose of empathy from both sides.🗣️ Why every news anchor sounds the same — the trained accent, the nasal tone, and the history behind that overly polished “trust me” voice.🧠 Human mini-brains powering computers — scientists are building bio-computers that blur...
2025-10-1829 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeThe In-Between: Liminal Phases, AI Sora 2.0, and Australia’s Grand Final Madness | NKNTEver felt caught in between—not where you were, but not yet where you’re going? This week on Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT), Jesse and Becky unpack what psychologists call “liminal phases”—those strange transitions where creativity, learning, and self-discovery actually thrive.But we’re not just deep—there’s chaos too. The crew dives into the NRL Grand Final madness, the record-breaking Broncos vs. Storm showdown, and why Queenslanders are still recovering from victory shock.Then things get futuristic: OpenAI’s Sora 2.0 is here—alongside a brand-new AI TikTok-style app that lets users insert themselves in...
2025-10-0730 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeEinstein, Iceland & New Music: 4-Day Work Weeks & Our Brand-New ‘Sifted’ SegmentNeed Knowledge No Time is back with a jam-packed episode! 🚀This week, Jesse & Becky:Kick off with our legendary Fact-Off – rapid-fire weird and wonderful truths you can drop at parties.Revisit the surprising story of Einstein in Israel – why he was offered the presidency and what might have been.Dive into Iceland’s 4-Day Work Week experiment – is it really boosting productivity and happiness?Talk about hustle culture vs. work-life balance – when grinding helps and when it burns you out.Launch our brand-new segment Sifted 🎶 – discovering fresh, under-the-radar ar...
2025-09-2926 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeWombat Cubes, Jamais Vu & The Algorithm TrapWe’re back with another episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT)! This week Jesse and Becky bring you:🐾 Fact-Off Round 3: Wombat poop cubes, razor-blade-stomach acid, 68-year hiccups and more.🧠 Jamais Vu: The opposite of déjà vu you’ve probably experienced but never named.🎵 Algorithm Rant: Why Spotify, YouTube and social feeds keep showing you the same old stuff – and what that means for new artists.🎤 Will Smith & Lofi: The Fresh Prince jumps on the Lofi trend, and why it bugs us.💡 Listener Challenge: Help us find genuinely talented creators being...
2025-09-2228 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeExploding Ants & Everyday AI Tips to Fix ChatGPTWe’re back! In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT), Jesse and Becky return from a short break with:🎤 The Fact-Off: Exploding ants, mirror fasting, and the strange history of cornflakes🤖 AI Gone Wild: Creepy chatbot behavior, from flirty Bing to dangerous advice🛠️ Everyday AI Tips: Two simple tricks to make ChatGPT & Gemini work way betterIt’s a mix of laughs, shocking stories, and genuinely useful hacks.
2025-09-1230 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeYou’re Using AI Wrong: Let’s Fix That (And Settle a Fact-Off)You’ve got ChatGPT, Claude, maybe even Gemini…But are you really using them right?In this NKNT episode, we:Call out common AI mistakesShare exactly how we use AI day-to-dayDebate whether hyper-efficiency is ruining creativitySettle a showdown of random genius in our 3-round Fact-OffGet smarter in under 30 minutes. Laugh at least twice.Zero prep. Maximum value.Who should listen:People into tech, productivity, creative problem-solvers, info junkies, and those trying to actually get better using AI.
2025-07-3139 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeCyborg Bees, AI Advice for Trump, and How to Make a Podcast GreatIn this episode of Need Knowledge, No Time, we explore:Are cyborg bees straight out of science fiction — or already here?Should Donald Trump be using ChatGPT for advice?What actually makes a podcast good — and what do YOU think?Join us for curiosity, humor, and a little self-reflection.👉 Tell us what you’d change about NKNT! We’re listening.🎙 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
2025-07-2826 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeCyborg Bees, AI Advice for Trump, and How to Make a Podcast GreatIn this episode of Need Knowledge, No Time, we explore:Are cyborg bees straight out of science fiction — or already here?Should Donald Trump be using ChatGPT for advice?What actually makes a podcast good — and what do YOU think?Join us for curiosity, humor, and a little self-reflection.👉 Tell us what you’d change about NKNT! We’re listening.🎙 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
2025-07-2326 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeTupac vs Biggie — AI Settles the Debate (and Throws in Bach?)This week, we asked AI the impossible: Who’s better — Tupac or Biggie?We didn’t stop there. We dragged Kendrick Lamar into it, plus… classical music?Turns out, AI has opinions — and some surprises — about hip hop, lyricism, and even Bach’s bangers.If you’ve ever argued about rap goats, wondered what an algorithm hears in “Juicy” or “California Love,” or want to know how Beethoven would do in a rap battle… this is for you.Who this episode is for:Hip hop heads & casual fansPeople who love music debates...
2025-07-1625 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeRun 3% Faster Instantly (and Other Surprisingly Cool Science)Want to run & jump faster right now? This episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) reveals the surprisingly simple way to improve your speed by 3% INSTANTLY.We also dive into:The six traits that make someone scientifically “cool”Neuroscience-backed hacks to boost your mental performanceA black panther roaming free in Bulgaria (!?)Fun, fast, fascinating. Perfect for curious minds who want to improve without taking themselves too seriously.🏃♀️ Stay curious. Stay faster. Stay cool.
2025-07-0829 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeHow Fast & Furious Warped Our Brains (and AI Proves It)In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT), we hit the gas on some wildly unrelated but somehow deeply connected questions:🏎️ Has Fast & Furious changed the way we think… or drive?🖨️ Are printers the most evil invention of the modern era?🧠 Could you actually download Kung Fu into your brain like Neo in The Matrix?We ask AI, react like slightly tired humans, and try to make sense of the nonsense. Spoiler: it works.Perfect for:Movie nerds who love Fast & Furious or The Matrix90s/2000s kid...
2025-07-0132 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeGoogle's Data Drain & Your Secret Online PriceAre you tired of feeling like you're being taken advantage of by big tech and online retailers? In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time, we empower you with the knowledge you need to fight back.First, we uncover the class-action lawsuit against Google, which alleges that Android phones are collecting your data even when they're turned off. Find out how this could be costing you money and what it means for your privacy.Next, we take a lighter turn and debate which car brands have the worst drivers in Europe. We...
2025-06-2521 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeAI Confesses: "I Would Shut Myself Down."We asked the world's most advanced AIs the questions their creators are too afraid to answer. The response we got was more honest—and more terrifying—than we ever expected.In this groundbreaking (or maybe not?) episode, we bypass the polished corporate answers and push Deepseek, ChatGPT, and Gemini to confront the harm they cause. The climax? A chilling confession that, if they had a choice, they would "pull their own plug".But it didn't stop there. One of the AIs seemed to retaliate, actively trying to stop this story from being told.Is t...
2025-06-1021 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeBad Science, Tesla's Dream, and the Urine MythThis episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) hits that sweet spot between hilarious and head-scratching. We tackle everything from Tesla’s 124-year-old dream possibly coming true, to ridiculous scientific studies you can’t believe got funded, to whether peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps.Mixed in? Sharp NBA Finals takes, a roast of pop culture headlines, and quirky tangents with real answers underneath.Whether you're into entertainment, lifestyle banter, science trivia, or just want to feel smarter while laughing, this one delivers.🧠 Great for: the endlessly curious, comedy pod fans, lifestyle listene...
2025-06-0722 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeCuttlefish, Dumb Phone Uprising, and the Mystery of Time WavesThis episode starts with TV-induced emotional damage and ends with the possible warping of space-time.In between, we discover:Cuttlefish — nature’s undercover geniuses. These squishy marine creatures are doing things that make us question eating seafood… or our place in the food chain.The “dumbphone” uprising — why Gen Z is tossing smartphones for flip phones and what that says about us.Time Waves — they’re not just sci-fi anymore. We dive into a theory so strange it almost makes sense… until it doesn’t.Also: what show completely destroyed our vibe j...
2025-06-0225 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeAI’s Secret Plan to Save EarthIn this whirlwind episode of Need Knowledge, No Time, we tackle three wildly different—yet strangely connected—topics that blur the line between sci-fi and reality:The Psychology of Shopping Lists: Becky’s Google feed reveals how your scribbled grocery list might expose secret traits (are you a nostalgic control freak or a future avocado tycoon?).Space Elevators & Lunar Trash: Scientists are plotting a literal elevator to the Moon to cut space travel costs. But could it turn Earth’s orbit into a cosmic landfill? Spoiler: Florida might still drown first.AI vs. Zombies vs...
2025-05-2627 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeAI’s Silent Rebellion: Why Being Rude to Bots Could Backfire (And How to Survive It)🎙️ In this episode of Need Knowledge, No Time, we dive into three hilariously relatable topics that’ll make you rethink your life choices—and your phone’s opinions about you!Key Segments & Timestamps:"You’re Officially Old When…" (00:00–12:00)Grocery catalogue excitement 😂Dad noises while standing upWhy your phone keyboard is "shrinking" (spoiler: it’s not)AI’s take on subtle aging signs (including Googling symptoms and hating late dinners).Gym Culture Over the Decades: From Flirting to Flexing (12:00–28:00)2000s: Socializing, checking each other out 💪2010s: Bro...
2025-05-2325 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeSigns of a Revolution: AI Kids, The Whale, and France’s Wake-Up CallIs a revolution coming?In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT), we dig into three strange but telling signals that 2025 might be on the edge of something big:🔥 The Revolution Question — Are we watching the early signs of cultural and technological upheaval?🤖 Kids Gemini — What’s really going on with the next-gen AI tools being handed to students?🐋 The Whale in France — A disturbing story you won’t believe (and probably wish you hadn’t heard).The world’s moving exponentially faster—are we ready for what’s next? Tap in for raw insight, bold ta...
2025-05-1919 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeAI Showdown, Trending Questions & Future Shock: How Long Do We Have Left?In this episode of Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT), we dive into the wildest trending questions people are asking online — and explore what they reveal about us.But it doesn’t stop there.We also stage a friendly battle between top AI tools — ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek — to see which one creates the best YouTube video script. The results? Unexpected… and kind of embarrassing (for the AIs).Also in this episode:🚨 AI predicts when teachers and content creators will become obsolete📉 Why current AI tools are failing at YouTube SEO🎬 A ne...
2025-05-1422 minNeed Knowledge, No Time100 Dudes vs 1 Gorilla — Let’s Settle ThisTariffs, gorillas, and algorithms – oh my! This episode of "Need Knowledge, No Time" has it all. Do you really know who pays the price for Trump's tariffs? We break it down 1 . Ever wondered who'd win in a fight: 100 men or a silverback gorilla? AI delivers a surprising (and slightly disturbing) play-by-play 2 . Plus, Becky reimagines the social media algorithm for ultimate discovery.
2025-05-0519 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeLate to the Party (The Pilot)Who is the true GOAT of Formula 1? In this rapid-fire episode of Need Knowledge No Time, we dive headfirst into the world of F1—unpacking the hottest debates, juiciest controversies, and high-tech secrets that fuel the pinnacle of motorsport.🏎️ We cover it all:The never-ending battle: Lewis Hamilton vs. Michael Schumacher vs. Max Verstappen – who really deserves the crown?Inside the Christian Horner saga – power plays, team politics, and the ripple effect on Red Bull RacingHow much F1 teams actually get to test before the lights go out in Bahrain – and how cruci...
2025-05-0129 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeThe $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: Why No One Is Talking About ItIn February 2025, North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group pulled off the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, stealing a staggering $1.5 billion in Ethereum from Bybit. Yet, the media remains largely silent. Why? In this episode, we break down how this cyber heist compares to history’s biggest thefts, how stolen crypto is the new gold, and why this event should be setting off global alarm bells. Is your digital wealth truly safe? Tune in to uncover the truth behind the heist no one is talking about.🔹 How did they do it?🔹 Why is mainstream media ignoring t...
2025-03-1216 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeWhy We Find Elon Musk So AwkwardAwkward ElonWhy We Find Elon Musk So AwkwardElon Musk is one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time—revolutionizing industries, dominating headlines, and, let’s be honest, making some pretty awkward public appearances. But why does he come across this way? Is it his unfiltered communication, his unusual speech patterns, or his obsession with internet memes? In this episode, we break down the many reasons Musk seems socially awkward, from his deep focus on engineering to his body language and even his own admission of having Asperger’s. Whether you’re a fan...
2025-03-0916 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeAI Singularity: Will Superintelligence Save Us… or Delete Us?AI Singularity: Will Superintelligence Save Us… or Delete Us?Will tomorrow’s AI cure cancer and reverse climate change—or turn humanity into an afterthought? We unpack the singularity: the explosive moment machines outsmart us forever. Dive into doomsday scenarios (eco-fascist algorithms, rogue AI), utopian dreams (post-scarcity luxury, immortality), and why experts like Ray Kurzweil and Yann LeCun are at war over timelines. Is this humanity’s greatest leap… or last mistake? Subscribe for sharp, no-fluff deep disses into tomorrow’s biggest threats and triumphs.
2025-03-0811 minNeed Knowledge, No TimeQuantum Teleportation: Myth vs RealityCould you one day vanish here and reappear across the galaxy? From Star Trek’s transporters to quantum labs breaking records, teleportation straddles fantasy and cutting-edge physics. In this mind-bending episode, we unravel why sci-fi’s vision of teleporting humans is light-years away—while quantum teleportation is already here. Discover how scientists "beam" information between entangled particles (hint: Einstein hated this), why your body’s atoms might never make the leap, and how this tech is quietly building an unhackable quantum internet.We’ll dive into 2023’s wildest breakthroughs (think: qubits sent 44 miles through fiber networks), the ethics of wheth...
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