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The Recombobulator LabAnd that's a wrap for season 2! Chris and Jason keep it real one last time. Ep.17.It’s the last episode of the Recombobulator Lab and Chris and Jason are taking a walk down season 2 memory lane with a little current affairs (Chinese balloon anyone?) thrown in too, because that’s what we do.
Chinese balloons
Jason asks Chris what is going on in the United States, to which Chris replies nothing. He then asks if Chinese balloons ever float over Australian airspace. Jason points out that 90% of Australia is desert and that there’s nothing to see there.
The Pandemic
Jason and Chris then discuss how it was...2023-02-1534 minThe Recombobulator LabThe pros and cons of e-cigarettes with Dr Laura Crotty Alexander Ep. 16Chris and Jason are eager to understand the vaping or e-cigarette epidemic around the world. In this episode of the Recombobulator Lab they are joined by guest Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander, an Associate Professor in Residence of Medicine at UC San Diego, with undergraduate degrees in science and medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and fellowship at Harvard. Laura busts some myths about vaping and shares some interesting stats and facts.
The origins of vaping
E-cigarettes were invented in China in 2003 and went international in 2007. They rapidly evolved from looking like cigarettes to becoming more ad...2023-02-0831 minThe Recombobulator LabWhy we should be taking concussion in sport seriously with Dr Ryan Takagi Ep. 14Chris and Jason have long been interested in the long term effects of concussion and head trauma. This week on the Recombobulator Lab they are joined by Dr. Ryan Takagi, nutritionist, chiropractor mechanical engineering PHD candidate. Ryan’s PHD is specifically looking at the prolonged after effects of concussion and how sleep impacts this.
The Dangers of CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) brain condition thought to be linked to repeated head trauma. Unfortunately, the only way to diagnose CTE is through an autopsy, making it difficult to determine the extent of the problem in living pat...2023-02-0131 minThe Recombobulator LabThe tiny packets causing a huge problem with Yobel Novian Putra Ep. 14The Recombobulator Lab is discussing an important topic today - sachets. What is a sachet and why is it important? Sachets are small plastic packets used to sell smaller servings of food and other groceries in lower income countries, but they come with a heavy environmental cost. Chris and Jason spoke with Yobel Novian Putra, Climate and Clean Energy Campaign Associate for GAIA Asia Pacific, to learn more about the issue.
The use of incineration in waste management
According to Yobel, incineration is a problem for a number of reasons
In some countries, rubbish i...2023-01-2524 minThe Recombobulator Lab2023 Prediction Ep.13It’s been a while since Chris and Jason did an episode with just the two of them on The Recombobulator Lab. So they have a lot to chat about. They are going to talk about some predictions for the year of 2023 and chat a bit about what’s been going on in their respective countries so far this year.
Inflation and employment
Chris and Jason note that inflation is super high at the moment in both the US and Australia. Chris notes that in his local shop free range chicken cost $9.99 for about a pound...2023-01-1832 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyThe Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy
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The hilarious BBC Radio comedy show where every sketch has been written by the public The complete series of the ground-breaking comedy series, which called for submissions from members of the public. With over 12,000 sketches sent in from 1,500 different people, The Show What You...2023-01-125h 32The Recombobulator LabThe explosion of MMA with journalist Ronan O’Flaherty Ep. 12Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and its main organisation UFC, has absolutely exploded in recent years with Irish fighter Conor McGregor becoming the highest paid sports person in the world in 2021, the first time an MMA fighter held this position.
Chris and Jason are fascinated by this rapid growth and want to know more. They are joined by Irish journalist Ronan O’Flaherty to learn more.
MMA versus Boxing
The UFC is now a billion dollar organisation and is overtaking boxing in popularity. Ronan discusses a number of reasons for this growth.
To sta...2023-01-1134 minThe Recombobulator LabImpossible foods and Beyond Meat- are they really possible? And other plant based questions with Dr Tani Khara Ep. 11Did you know that Australia's meat consumption is almost 3 times the global average? And 25 times higher than meat consumption per capita in India? This week on the Recombobulator Lab podcast Chris and Jason speak to Dr Tani Khara, research consultant with the Institute for Sustainable Futures. They talk about plant based trends around the world and discuss what role, if any, meat replacements play in this.
India and vegetarianism
20-30% of people report being vegetarian in India.
Religion and consumption
Only some types of Hinduism or certain practices within some types of H...2023-01-0431 minThe Recombobulator LabAlcohol-free boom - why aren't the kids boozing it up any more? With Dr Amy Pennay. Ep. 10This week on the Recombobulator Lab Chris and Jason have brought in Dr Amy Pennay to help answer the question that is puzzling older generations: why aren't the kids boozing it up any more?
Amy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University. Within CAPR she is the Strategic Lead of the 'Intersections of drinking cultures, health and policy' program.She has done extensive research on youth drinking patterns including the 2021 paper entitled Trends in adolescent drinking across 39 high-income countries: exploring the timing and magnitude of decline.
Ho...2022-12-2827 minThe Recombobulator LabWhat is the BeReal App? With Mike Hanley Ep. 9Social media is an unwavering conversation in our lives today. But was it this way 10 years ago? You and I as well as Mike Hanley, our guest for today’s episode of The Recombobulator Lab, would agree it wasn’t. But unlike most of us, Mike was part of a digital content agency before social media even became a thing. So, he’s witnessed its explosive growth more closely than a majority of us, and even contributed to some of the biggest marketing trends, like including a quote with a person’s picture on social media, for example!
Mike h...2022-12-2130 minThe Recombobulator LabGreenwashing and what to do about it with Tom Osdoba Pt. 2 Ep. 8For the longest time, consumer brands have made big billions by cunningly marketing their products as “green”. While FTC regulations against such marketing puffery have strengthened over time, has the average consumer gained any chance in the face of greenwashing? In the second installment of Tom Osdoba’s conversation with Chris and Jason on The Recombobulator Lab, we’re getting into just that. Plus more. If you don’t know yet, Tom Osdoba is the Director of NetZeroCities EU and the Senior Advisor at Climate-KIC.
Technically speaking, greenwashing refers to the act of companies making unsupported environmental claims in...2022-12-1432 minThe Recombobulator LabMyths about sustainability with GAIA Ep. 7This week on The Recombobulator Lab we are excited to announce our media partnership with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) for their Zero Waste Month this January. Jason and Chris spoke to Froilan Grate, Executive Director of GAIA Philippines and Asia-Pacific Co-Coordinator for GAIA.
Zero Waste Month has traditionally been a South East Asian event but this year GAIA is encouraging people all around the globe to get involved. Froilan speaks to the guys about GAIAs mission and about the events we can look forward to for Zero Waste Month.
What is zero wa...2022-12-0735 minThe Recombobulator LabGreenwashing and what to do about it with Tom Osdoba Pt. 1 Ep. 6Forest fires, historic droughts, dried-up rivers, and an ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war – certainly, not everything that's out of sight can be out of our minds. As the world conjures up innovative ways to end the global environmental crisis, inventing legislations, bills, carbon footprints, and the like, many of us are left wondering: how much of the shebang translates to actual field work? Do our contributions really matter in the big picture? Are our well-intended investments reaching the right hands? Most importantly, can you even pay your way out of your carbon footprint? Like, REALLY?
Luckily for us, Tom Os...2022-11-3031 minThe Recombobulator LabGuns and Gambling- The Biggest Issues of Our Nations Ep. 5Did you know that America is one of the few countries in the world where people have an entitlement to guns if they have all their rights? Something else that might surprise you entirely is the fact that Australia is one of the top 3 gambling countries in the world despite its low population.
In today’s episode of The Recombobulator Lab, Chris and Jason get to discuss their respective country’s biggest issues. They have been kicking the idea around for a long time and have even teased it a bit in a previous episode. These issues are...2022-11-2333 minThe Recombobulator LabAuthoritarianism vs Democracy with Dr Doug Keene Ep. 4In today’s episode of The Recombobulator Lab, Chris and Jason have the pleasure of having the knowledgeable Doug Keene on the show, who is a third-time guest in the Lab. Doug, a former clinical psychologist and an epic trial consultant, will discuss authoritarianism in this episode, including studies done over the years to support it and its positive and negative impacts.
What is authoritarianism?
Authoritarianism is the process and exchange where there is essentially a strong leader and a subject that will be expected to comply with the instructions or guidance of the strong le...2022-11-1628 minThe Recombobulator LabTaking Offense with Zane Lamprey- Pt. 2 Ep. 3This week on The Recombobulator Podcast, Jason and Chris are diving into part two of their conversation with Zane Lamprey on taking offense. Who gives it, where and why do we take it? From our siblings to strangers on social media, we are all capable of being triggered by something or someone. Later in the episode, the trio discuss the importance of maintaining a clear head before going on stage and Zane delightedly divulges how he whimsically came up with his brand’s unique name.
Comedians and Offense
Zane begins by quoting Ricky Gervais in th...2022-11-0933 minThe Recombobulator LabTaking Offense with Zane Lamprey- Pt. 1, Ep. 2Jason is third party offended by a frozen pizza raising some questions with Chris about the nature of offense and how it relates to comedy. Is offense a key part of comedy? Is targeting certain demographics just a bit of fun, or is it part of a bigger problem in society? What about targeting WASPs? Is that ok?
Zane Lamprey- also known as the Anothony Bourdain of drinking- joins The Recombobulator Lab to help tease this out. Together they try to identify 'the line' in part 1 of this 2 part episode and better understand the idea of taking offen...2022-11-0231 minThe Recombobulator LabPandemic Mindblowers- Ep. 1It has been over a year since season 1 of The Recombobulator Lab finished. Chris and Jason’s schedules have filled back up with everything from Jason and his wife presenting at the World Economic Forum to Chris jet setting all over the USA. But somehow they managed to pull together season 2.
This episode Chris has a COVID quiz for Jason and the guys discuss their highs and lows of the pandemic. Why bring COVID back up, you might ask? To package it up and put it away for good.
Thanks to everyone who made season 1 suc...2022-10-2632 min
The Recombobulator LabS2 - TrailerA diaper executive and a jury consultant walk into a bar...madness ensues--for the second season in a row! The Recombobulator Lab covers knowledge and society topics from the perspectives of two old friends who are both dedicated to facts, evidence, science, and bouts of comedic rants.
"The Lab" is hosted each episode by the Co-Founder of gDiapers, Jason Graham-Nye, from Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, and The President of Tsongas Litigation Consulting, Chris Dominic, from Portland, Oregon, USA.2022-09-0301 min
The Pod 20with Simon Squibb and moreA little more detail: The Pod 20, hosted by multi-award winning presenter, Graham Mack, is a weekly show featuring guest podcasters talking about their podcast, what they’ve been up to, what they’ve been listening to....and the top 20 podcasts according to Podcast Radio.---Full chart is below:BUT AVOID THE BELOW IF YOU DON'T LIKE SPOILERS!!!---The Pod 2020. The High Performance PodcastJake Humphrey brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, world-class performers. The latest episode features Alex Sanderson, the...2022-04-1520 minThe Recombobulator LabBeing a No BS, Entrepreneur Heretic with Pascal Finette-Ep.33Jason & Chris wrap Season 1 with internet pioneer and entrepreneur Pascal Finette. Pascal shares some history of his journey, beginning with his education in Cologne, starting his first company, and the Internet when the first web browsers were being developed.
The three discuss Pascal's "No Bullshit Zone" and relate it to some of their own experiences with people presenting as less than "real."
Pascal then shares some of the exciting new developments in business, technology, and society and answers the question, "will the robots kill us?"
Pascal's podcast is at...2021-06-3035 minThe Recombobulator LabRaging Pestilence, Disheveled Downtowns, & A Grateful Recap-Ep.32Jason & Chris catch up about challenges in their respective backyards before making an important announcement and gratefully reflecting on the last 31 episodes of The Recombobulator Lab.
MealPass inquiries, please contact Jason Graham-Nye at jason@mealpass.org. 2021-06-2328 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyThe Now Show: Series 56-58: The BBC Radio 4 topical comedy by BBC AudioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Now Show: Series 56-58: The BBC Radio 4 topical comedy
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Three more series of the flagship comedy show presented by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis The Now Show returns to put a smile on your face from a safe distance, with more topical sketches, stand-up, songs and chat. In these 19 episodes, recorded from their home studios and broadcast t...2021-06-178h 47The Recombobulator LabSaving Lives with Bondi Rescue's, Trent "Maxi" Maxwell-Ep.31Maxi comes over to Jason's house on a break from work, and they dial up Chris to talk about his work as a lifeguard, firefighter, author, educator, and cast member on the hit global factual TV hit Bondi Rescue.
The three share some laughs, stories and debunk a myth along with a quiz on lifeguards and firefighting facts.
MealPass inquiries, please contact Jason Graham-Nye at jason@mealpass.org.
Quiz soundtrack, Giulia's Chase, © 2020 by Casting Nail.
2021-06-1631 minThe Recombobulator LabThe Post-Pandemic Mental Comeback with Doug Keene, Ph.D.-Ep.30Jason & Chris welcome Doug Keene, Ph.D., back to the show to discuss some of the mental health terms being published in articles throughout the pandemic, such as Languishing, Cocooning & Hypernesting.
Doug explains some misunderstood concepts about how emotions actually work, why the pandemic was so discombobulating for so many people, and some tips about making a strong mental comeback.
MealPass inquiries, please contact Jason Graham-Nye at jason@mealpass.org. 2021-06-0931 minThe Recombobulator LabIncreasing Life with Christy Turlington-Pt.2, Ep.29Chris, Jason, and Christy pick up where they left off and somehow transition from race inequities in maternal care to noir movies in Nordic countries.
Christy describes the good news of how the current Presidential administration is approaching maternal healthcare and takes on a myth to debunk before describing Every Mother Counts' "special sauce."
Then the three talk about coming out of the pandemic and some of the good things that come with them, including Christy going to a baseball game to see Chris's favorite team, the San Francisco Giants.
2021-06-0232 minThe Recombobulator LabIncreasing Life with Christy Turlington-Pt.1, Ep.28Chris is surprised to learn that the MealPass ad that he and Jason recorded is also being used on The Recombobulator Lab, then Jason describes his new triple-threat endeavor.
Then the two transition to their interview with the Founder of Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington. Jason and Christy talk about their history together, including their different takes on Vegemite.
Christy gets into the personal origins of Every Mother Counts, an organization she founded after her own experience in childbirth and learning about the shocking number of preventative childbirth deaths of mothers globally.
Then...2021-05-2635 minThe Recombobulator LabBetter Citizens Through Sport with Jenn Heinrich-Ep.27Chris & Jason reverse roles—at least regarding cold-weather clothing, and Jason discusses how strict Australia’s travel restrictions are. Chris then reports some good news. Chris & Jason discuss the new premium on broadband when traveling, and Jason talks about the new shiny things he sees in the evening sky over Sydney. Chris then quizzes Jason on the worst 7 things parents can do to young athletes.
Then the two switches to their interview with Jenn Heinrich, CEO of Girls Rugby, Inc. and former Executive Director of Rugby Oregon from 2002-2019, developing America's first youth...2021-05-1931 minThe Recombobulator LabListening to Ourselves with Musician and Coach Carrie Akre-Ep.26Jason & Chris have a conversation with musician and creative coach Carrie Akre who fronted the bands Hammerbox and Goodness and then contributed on vocals to the Rockfords with Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and went on to a solo career. She has opened for Iggy Pop, Oasis, & Pearl Jam.
Jason presses Carrie for stories from Seattle's crazy music scene in the 1990s, and Chris inquires about what subcomponents of being a musician are soul-filling and what is soul-killing--stumbling into a story about Elliot Smith and musicians who have "that thing."
Then the three get into...2021-05-1231 minThe Recombobulator LabThe Post-Pandemic Workplace with Futurist, Tom Osdoba-Ep.25Friend of the Lab, Futurist Tom Osdoba joins Jason & Chris to talk about the post-pandemic workplace.
Chris shares good news and Jason compares the literal darkness in France with the 3rd wave in COVID infections in France.
Chris pits Tom against Jason in a competitive Annoying Business Jargon quiz. Then the three get into the pros and cons of the remote vs. traditional office post-pandemic workplace.
Quiz soundtrack, Giulia's Chase, © 2020 by Casting Nail.2021-05-0531 min
The Delta FlyersThe Q and the GreyThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is The Q and the Grey. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.The Q and the Grey:Q returns to Voyager with the announcement that he's chosen Capt. Janeway to be the mother of his child.We want to thank everyone who makes th...2021-05-0351 minThe Recombobulator LabLetting Go for Faster Flow with Gold Medal Swimmer, Bronte Campbell–Ep.24Aussie Olympic Gold Medal winner and World Champion swimmer Bronte Campbell visits The Recombobulator Lab in person by walking down the street to Jason’s home. Chris starts them off by asking Bronte about her Malawi roots, and she takes the two through a tale of Hippos and crocodiles.
Bronte talks about the challenge of training for the Tokyo Olympics after the delay from the pandemic. Chris talks about the different orientations people can have toward competitiveness, and Bronte explains just how competitive the field is. Chris curiously asks about the mysterious timing plate in...2021-04-2831 min
The Delta FlyersWarlordThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Warlord. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Warlord:A dying alien transfers himself into Kes' mind in order to execute a political coup on his own planet.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with ou...2021-04-261h 06The Recombobulator LabGetting Prolific with Recording Artist, Jerome Arab-Ep.23Jason and Chris catch up before Chris puts Jason through the paces with a quiz on the most prolific artists.
Then the two talk with Zimbabwean-born UK recording artist Jerome Arab. His music has produced half a million streams, and he has set the ambitious goal to produce a track a week in 2021.
However, Jason immediately takes the conversation off to Rugby and makes strong attempts at linking his comments to the topic. Jerome talks about how he moved from Zimbabwe and Zambia at a young age to Manchester, how he realized the arts and...2021-04-2133 min
The Delta FlyersFuture's End Part IIThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Future’s End, Part 2. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Future’s End, Part 2:Tuvok and Paris, lost in present-day Los Angeles, enlist the aid of a young astronomer and use cellular technology to communicate with the earth-orbiting Voyager.We wan...2021-04-1943 minThe Recombobulator LabConfronting Sexual Assault in Society with Chanel Contos-Ep.22Jason and Chris interview Chanel Contos, who has recently come to prominence to launch Australia’s me-too movement.
Chanel discusses how discussions with her friends developed into a questionnaire asking others if they had experienced sexual assault and how in 24 hours, hundreds of people said yes. She then goes into some of the cultural elements that foster these experiences--including three things contributing to toxic masculinity.
The three explore the parallels to, and the problems with, the defensive reactions to Chanel’s petition akin to the “all lives matter” responses to the...2021-04-1429 min
The Delta FlyersFuture's End Part 1The Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Future’s End, Part 1. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Future’s End, Part 1:After encountering a Federation timeship from the future, Voyager is sent back to 20th century Earth.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Ex...2021-04-121h 04
The Delta FlyersFuture's End Part 1The Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Future’s End, Part 1. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.
Future’s End, Part 1:
After encountering a Federation timeship from the future, Voyager is sent back to 20th century Earth.
We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Executive producers Megan Elise and Rebecca McNeil...2021-04-1256 minThe Recombobulator LabCourageous Marketing with Former Jordan Brand’s Tom Kelley-Ep.21Jason & Chris catch up on the state of the pandemic in Australia and America before diving into a quiz on some of the most successful marketing and advertising campaigns.
Tom Kelley talks about how the powerful Nike ad campaigns that were developed during his time at Nike and Weiden + Kennedy started with staying on mission by listening to the “voice of the athlete,” which is democratized by another element of the mission “if you have a body then you are an athlete.”
Chris asks Tom what it takes to make...2021-04-0733 minThe Recombobulator LabCourageous Marketing with former Jordan brand's Tom Kelley-Ep.21Jason & Chris catch up on the state of the pandemic in Australia and America before diving into a quiz on some of the most successful marketing and advertising campaigns.
Tom Kelley talks about how the powerful Nike ad campaigns that were developed during his time at Nike and Weiden + Kennedy started with staying on mission by listening to the “voice of the athlete,” which is democratized by another element of the mission “if you have a body then you are an athlete.”
Chris asks Tom what it takes to make...2021-04-0733 min
The Delta FlyersSacred GroundThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch and recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Sacred Ground. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Sacred Ground:Kes is injured when she accidentally commits sacrilege on an alien planet; in order to save her life, Janeway must go through a mysterious ritual that challenges her faith in science....2021-04-0556 minThe Recombobulator LabOvercoming Obstacles with Soccer Pro, Kendall Johnson-Ep.20Soccer pro (Portland Thorns, Western Sydney Wanderers, Sky Blue FC) and performance coach Kendall Johnson shares why she really came on the Podcast and then dives into her five-year journey overcoming a concussion.
Kendal discusses the untapped potential in athletes in the emotional and spiritual space and society's pressure to listen to others instead of what your body is telling you. She talks about what makes Sydney so special to her and what playing in Portland's massive crowds was like.
Jason and Chris ask Kendall about what's next for her, and she talks about...2021-03-3133 minThe Recombobulator LabReinventing City Hall with New York City Mayoral Candidate, Art Chang-Ep.19Chris and Jason celebrate the "Friend of the Lab" title and lament the pain involved in repeatedly delivering a poor punch line (or watching someone else do so).
Chris quizzes Jason over the five most full democracies and the five most authoritarian regimes based on five criteria.
Then the two interview New York City mayoral candidate, Art Chang. Art talks about why he's running and spells out some specific systemic changes he plans to make to avoid past mistakes and push the city into the 21st century technologically.
Art talks about his...2021-03-2435 minThe Recombobulator LabComedy & Authenticity with Zane Lamprey, Part. 2-Ep.18Chris asks how Zane came up with his amazing animations from his shows that explain complex concepts in concise periods of time. Zane explains how his shows' goals were to be as entertaining as possible and "trick us" into learning about the various cultures he experienced in his travels.
Jason tests Zane on his Japanese, and Zane explains the method to his madness. Jason speaks for his country as he often does. Zane explains how he plans to do a 90-date stand-up comedy tour that involves him performing at breweries and doing collaboration beers in each location.2021-03-1730 minThe Recombobulator LabComedy & Authenticity with Zane Lamprey, Part 1-Ep.17The show gets off to a rough but hilarious start. Zane explains how he balances being a TV show host for Thee Sheets and Four Sheets, the head of an environmentally friendly clothing company, and getting ready for a nationwide stand-up comedy tour.
Zane goes deep about how to stay real without coming on too strong with your personal beliefs (except that if you hate trees, Zane thinks you should go to hell right now). Chris tells Zane he refers to him as the "Anthony Bourdain of Drinking," and Zane shares how he approves and how Bourdain...2021-03-1029 minThe Recombobulator LabComedy & Authenticity with Zane Lamprey, Part 1-Ep. 17The show gets off to a rough but hilarious start. Zane explains how he balances being a TV show host for Thee Sheets and Four Sheets, the head of an environmentally friendly clothing company, and getting ready for a nationwide stand-up comedy tour.
Zane goes deep about how to stay real without coming on too strong with your personal beliefs (except that if you hate trees, Zane thinks you should go to hell right now). Chris tells Zane he refers to him as the "Anthony Bourdain of Drinking," and Zane shares how he approves and how Bourdain...2021-03-1029 minThe Recombobulator LabSaving the World from Environmental Destruction with Futurist, Tom Osdoba-Ep.16After 140 people went missing from a glacier breaking off in the Himalayan portion of India, Friend of The Lab, Tom Osdoba, drops in from France to help Jason and Chris answer the question, "How can we save the world from environmental destruction?" Jason and Chris then learn that Tom's name can be pronounced in at least two ways.
Jason puts the timeline of human impact on the Earth in perspective before Tom discusses the good news from the US rejoining the Paris Agreement and General Motors' recent commitment to develop 30 electric vehicles and add to...2021-03-0432 minThe Recombobulator LabSaving the World from Environmental Destruction with Tom Osdoba-Ep.16After 140 people went missing from a glacier breaking off in the Himalayan portion of India, Friend of The Lab, Tom Osdoba, drops in from France to help Jason and Chris answer the question, "How can we save the world from environmental destruction?" Jason and Chris then learn that Tom's name can be pronounced in at least two ways.
Jason puts the timeline of human impact on the Earth in perspective before Tom discusses the good news from the US rejoining the Paris Agreement and General Motors' recent commitment to develop 30 electric vehicles and add to...2021-03-0432 minThe Recombobulator LabRetro 1980s with Calico Kids Author Todd Downing-Ep. 15Jason is blown away by the period-specific intro theme, then he and Chris revisit the 1980s, including music, dyed hair, rugby shirts, and very short shorts. Jason describes how Possums in Australia are more likable and cuter than their American counterparts. Chris takes Jason through a gauntlet of the 1980s (music, sports, nuclear proliferation, movies) with a quiz.
The two then interview Author Todd Downing about his early 1980s period piece, Calico Kids. Todd shares his typical writing and audiobook development processes and his inspiration to create a Spotify playlist of deep tracks from...2021-02-2532 minThe Recombobulator LabRetro 1980s with Calico Kids Author Todd Downing-Ep.15Jason is blown away by the period-specific intro theme, then he and Chris revisit the 1980s, including music, dyed hair, rugby shirts, and very short shorts. Jason describes how Possums in Australia are more likable and cuter than their American counterparts. Chris takes Jason through a gauntlet of the 1980s (music, sports, nuclear proliferation, movies) with a quiz.
The two then interview Author Todd Downing about his early 1980s period piece, Calico Kids. Todd shares his typical writing and audiobook development processes and his inspiration to create a Spotify playlist of deep tracks from...2021-02-2532 minThe Recombobulator LabElite Performance with Olympian, Steve Solomon, Part 2.-Ep. 14In part 1, Jason and Chris covered the peak experience Steve Solomon had in the London Olympic games in 2012. In this episode, Steve continues by talking about his intense learning experiences in the Rio Olympic games in 2016 and the specific question he had to answer to set him up for consistent success in the future.
Steve then talks about his favorite elements of the College experience in the United States and how different it can be from Australia. Steve explains just how intense his training is, and Chris links it to his experiences with performance improvement work.2021-02-1830 minThe Recombobulator LabElite Performance with Olympian, Steve Solomon, Part 2.-Ep.14In part 1, Jason and Chris covered the peak experience Steve Solomon had in the London Olympic games in 2012. In this episode, Steve continues by talking about his intense learning experiences in the Rio Olympic games in 2016 and the specific question he had to answer to set him up for consistent success in the future.
Steve then talks about his favorite elements of the College experience in the United States and how different it can be from Australia. Steve explains just how intense his training is, and Chris links it to his experiences with performance improvement work.2021-02-1830 minThe Recombobulator LabElite Performance with Olympian, Steve Solomon, Part 1.-Ep.13Chris returns from his second all-remote jury trial. Jason and Chris jump into the first of a two-part interview with Olympian and five-time defending Australian 400 meters champion and Olympian, Steve Solomon.
Steve admits that he's actually faster than Usain Bolt in the 400. Chris hijacks the interview and quizzes, Jason and Steve, as a team, on the subject of track and field.
Then Steve discusses performance--what has helped him and other elite athletes achieve greatness on the track and life. He also discusses how his failures have helped him learn about himself.2021-02-1128 minThe Recombobulator LabTransforming Education with Michael Anderson, Ph.D.-Ep.12Jason apologizes to listeners for not landing the interview with Lesley McKenzie this week (in Japanese!), gets a crash course on Americanized surnames, and then tackles a quiz on education and colleges.
Then the two speak to Sydney University's Michael Anderson, Ph.D., about how even though education is a shadow of what it could be, there are ways to transform it that are happening now.2021-02-0429 minThe Recombobulator LabAmericanized Names & Transforming Education with Michael Anderson, Ph.D.-Ep. 12Jason apologizes to listeners for not landing the interview with Lesley McKenzie this week (in Japanese!), gets a crash course on Americanized surnames, and then tackles a quiz on education and colleges.
Then the two speak to Sydney University's Michael Anderson, Ph.D., about how even though education is a shadow of what it could be, there are ways to transform it that are happening now.2021-02-0429 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 12-Americanized Names & Transforming Education with Michael Anderson, Ph.D.Jason apologizes to listeners for not landing the interview with Lesley McKenzie this week (in Japanese!), gets a crash course on Americanized surnames, and then tackles a quiz on education and colleges.
Then the two speak to Sydney University's Michael Anderson, Ph.D., about how even though education is a shadow of what it could be, there are ways to transform it that are happening now.2021-02-0429 minThe Recombobulator LabBacon, Vodka, Sharks, "Vactation," & Colonialism-Ep.11Jason is tardy because of bacon. Chris accuses Jason's Vodka O cocktail of being boring without a name and suggests a few potential suitable labels.
Jason and Chris talk about where the name Ben Buckler comes from. Jason drives Chris to drink before providing updates on his environmental research and the shark alarm at Bondi beach going off. Chris updates Jason on the latest in his world, including participation in his second all-remote trial.
The two discuss how websites have changed over the years before Jason explains how Australians pronounce "Buoy" before informing Chris that...2021-01-2827 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 11-Bacon, Vodka, Sharks, "Vactation," & ColonialismJason is tardy because of bacon. Chris accuses Jason's Vodka O cocktail of being boring without a name and suggests a few potential suitable labels.
Jason and Chris talk about where the name Ben Buckler comes from. Jason drives Chris to drink before providing updates on his environmental research and the shark alarm at Bondi beach going off. Chris updates Jason on the latest in his world, including participation in his second all-remote trial.
The two discuss how websites have changed over the years before Jason explains how Australians pronounce "Buoy" before informing Chris that...2021-01-2827 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 10-Rock N' Roll with Sonic Boom writer Peter A. CarlinJason starts by discussing his escapades with Vodka O and then describes an exciting new project he is involved with that both feeds the homeless and gets restaurant owners a tax break.
Then Chris quizzes Jason on recording artists before going to interview Sonic Boom writer Peter Ames Carlin.
Peter describes his experiences shadowing Bruce Springsteen for the bestselling book Bruce and then discusses his latest work about the incredible run Warner Bros. Records had with their unusual strategy of finding the best talent and helping the artists get hits as opposed to replicate the...2021-01-2100 minThe Recombobulator LabRock N' Roll with Sonic Boom writer Peter A. Carlin-Ep.10Jason starts by discussing his escapades with Vodka O and then describes an exciting new project he is involved with that feeds the homeless and gets restaurant owners a tax break.
Then Chris quizzes Jason on recording artists before going to interview Sonic Boom writer Peter Ames Carlin.
Peter describes his experiences shadowing Bruce Springsteen for the bestselling book Bruce and then discusses his latest work about the incredible run Warner Bros. Records had with their unusual strategy of finding the best talent and helping the artists get opposed to replicate the sounds and style...2021-01-2100 minThe Recombobulator LabRock N' Roll with Sonic Boom writer Peter Ames Carlin-Ep.10Jason starts by discussing his escapades with Vodka O and then describes an exciting new project he is involved with that feeds the homeless and gets restaurant owners a tax break.
Then Chris quizzes Jason on recording artists before going to interview Sonic Boom writer Peter Ames Carlin.
Peter describes his experiences shadowing Bruce Springsteen for the bestselling book Bruce and then discusses his latest work, Sonic Boom, about the incredible run Warner Bros. Records had with their unusual strategy of finding the best talent and helping the artists get opposed to replicate the...2021-01-2135 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 9-Pre-Hangovers & Democracy with Broadway Producer Sam LevyJason describes something Chris has never heard of before, the "pre-hangover" and chronicles how he got a prescription for vodka from his Doctor.
Chris then quizzes Jason on different forms of government which turns out to be far more fun and entertaining than it sounds.
Then the two interview award winning Broadway Producer, Sam Levy about his disagreement with Jason than compulsory voting and bi-partisanship are inherently good while getting in a story about Tom Hanks.2021-01-1430 minThe Recombobulator LabPre-Hangovers & Democracy with Broadway Producer Sam Levy-Ep.9Jason describes something Chris has never heard of before, the "pre-hangover" and chronicles how he got a prescription for vodka from his Doctor.
Chris then quizzes Jason on different forms of government which turns out to be far more fun and entertaining than it sounds.
Then the two interview award winning Broadway Producer, Sam Levy about his disagreement with Jason than compulsory voting and bi-partisanship are inherently good while getting in a story about Tom Hanks.2021-01-1430 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 8-Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories with Doug Keene, Ph.D.Chris gives Jason a quiz on conspiracy theories and then the two answer the first listener question of 2021, "Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?"
The two then interview retired Clinical Psychologist and Past President of the American Society of Trial Consultants, Doug Keene, Ph.D.
Doug drops some wisdom about the structures and motivations at play and then shares a way to talk to people you care about who have a very different view of truth than you do.2021-01-0730 minThe Recombobulator LabWhy People Believe in Conspiracy Theories with Doug Keene, Ph.D.-Ep.8Chris gives Jason a quiz on conspiracy theories, and then the two answer the first listener question of 2021, "Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?"
The two then interview retired Clinical Psychologist and Past President of the American Society of Trial Consultants, Doug Keene, Ph.D.
Doug drops some wisdom about the structures and motivations at play and then shares a way to talk to people you care about who have a very different view of truth than you do.2021-01-0730 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 7-2021 Predictions with Futurist Tom OsdobaChris quizzes Jason over six of the most amazing predictions in history and then get into the heart of their 2021 predictions episode with Futurist/Organizational Systems Trailblazer, Tom Osdoba.
After sharing their predictions (and hopes and dreams) for 2021, Chris and Jason share their plan for the podcast in 2021--including inviting the listeners to tell them what topics to cover and who to interview in 2021.2020-12-3133 minThe Recombobulator Lab2021 Predictions with Futurist Tom Osdoba-Ep.7Chris quizzes Jason over six of the most amazing predictions in history and then get into the heart of their 2021 predictions episode with Futurist and Organizational Systems Trailblazer Tom Osdoba.
After sharing their predictions (and hopes and dreams) for 2021, Chris and Jason share their plan for the podcast in 2021--including inviting the listeners to tell them what topics to cover and who to interview in 2021.2020-12-3133 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 6-Christmas Oddities & Interview with MLB Umpire Dale ScottJason & Chris explore some strange facts about Chrismas and then turn to their first interview segment on the show.
Few understand the dynamic of being around people who believe what they want to be true, regardless of the evidence, more than Dale Scott. Dale was a Major League umpire for almost 4,000 games. In his interview with Chris & Jason he talks about:
Recognizing when someone's heart, not their head is running the show
How to handle conflict with someone convinced they are right
The problem with being convinced you're right2020-12-2439 minThe Recombobulator LabChristmas Oddities & MLB Umpire Dale Scott-Ep.6Jason & Chris explore some strange facts about Christmas and then turn to their first interview segment on the show.
Few understand the dynamic of being around people who believe what they want to be true, regardless of the evidence, more than Dale Scott. Dale was a Major League umpire for almost 4,000 games. In his interview with Chris & Jason, he talks about:
Recognizing when someone's heart, not their head, is running the show.
How to handle conflict with someone convinced they are right.
The problem with being convinced you're right.2020-12-2439 minThe Recombobulator LabChristmas Oddities & Interview with MLB Umpire Dale Scott-Ep.6Jason & Chris explore some strange facts about Chrismas and then turn to their first interview segment on the show.
Few understand the dynamic of being around people who believe what they want to be true, regardless of the evidence, more than Dale Scott. Dale was a Major League umpire for almost 4,000 games. In his interview with Chris & Jason, he talks about:
Recognizing when someone's heart, not their head, is running the show.
How to handle conflict with someone convinced they are right.
The problem with being convinced you're right.2020-12-2439 minThe Recombobulator LabOusted Diseases & the Best & Worst of Organizational Leadership-Ep.5Jason and Chris share some GOOD NEWS! in America and Australia, leading to a 4 question quiz about diseases that used to pose a terrible threat to humanity that are now under control or altogether eradicated in the United States & Australia.
The two then interview each other over some of the best and worst they have seen, experienced, and participated in leading organizations and running businesses.2020-12-1734 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 5-Ousted Diseases & the Best & Worst of Organizational LeadershipJason and Chris share some GOOD NEWS! in America and Australia that leads to a 4 question quiz about diseases that used to pose a terrible threat to humanity that are now under control or completely eradicated in the United States & Australia.
The two then interview each other over some of the best and worst they have seen, experienced, and participated in leading organizations and running businesses.2020-12-1734 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 4-Propaganda in Democracies & Enormous KangaroosAfter Jason returns from a trip to the largest monolith in the world--Uluru, Chris gets a report which leads to a discussion about the 5 largest monoliths on the planet.
Jason asks Chris about jury consulting in America and how the American justice system differs from the UK/Australia system.
The conversation shifts to propaganda within democracies along with their inhibitors such as the previous USA "Fairness doctrine" and their contributors, large well funded private media empires. In the process, the "Illusion of Truth" effect is discussed.2020-12-1029 minThe Recombobulator LabPropaganda in Democracies & Enormous Kangaroos-Ep.4After Jason returns from a trip to the largest monolith in the world--Uluru, Chris gets a report, leading to a discussion about the 5 largest monoliths on the planet.
Jason asks Chris about jury consulting in America and how the American justice system differs from the UK/Australian system.
The conversation shifts to propaganda within democracies and their inhibitors such as the previous USA "Fairness doctrine" and their contributors, large well funded private media empires. In the process, the "Illusion of Truth" effect is discussed.2020-12-1029 min
The Recombobulator LabEpisode 3-Threats to Humanity & Glowing PlatypusJason and Chris discuss the different preferences in sport internationally and then dive into a new segment--GOOD NEWS! They then transition to some of the terrifying threats to humanity and some of the exciting developments to address them.2020-12-0324 minThe Recombobulator LabThreats to Humanity & Glowing Platypus-Ep.3Jason and Chris discuss the different sports preferences internationally and then dive into a new segment--GOOD NEWS! They then transition to some of the terrifying threats to humanity and some exciting developments to address them.2020-12-0324 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 2-Percentage of People that Believe False ThingsJason gets quizzed by Chris on what percentage of people believe false things. They discuss what psychological phenomenon allows this to occur and then the talk about the bizarre nature of Australian real estate?!2020-11-2627 minThe Recombobulator LabPercentage of People that Believe False Things-Ep.2Jason gets quizzed by Chris on what percentage of people believe false things. They then discuss what psychological phenomenon allows this to occur and then discuss the bizarre nature of Australian real estate?!2020-11-2627 minThe Recombobulator LabThe Best & Worst of America & Australia-Ep.1Jason & Chris kick off their podcast explaining the thinking behind the podcast's title and move into competing top 5 lists of the best and worst of America and Australia, setting up deeper dives into these areas in future episodes.2020-11-2640 minThe Recombobulator LabEpisode 1-The Best & Worst of America & AustraliaJason & Chris kick off their podcast explaining the thinking behind the podcast's title and move into competing top 5 lists of the best and worst of America and Australia, setting up deeper dives into these areas in future episodes.2020-11-2640 min
The Recombobulator LabTrailer-Ep.0A diaper executive and a jury consultant walk into a bar...madness ensues. The Recombobulator Lab covers knowledge, news, and society topics from the perspectives of two old friends who are both dedicated to facts, evidence, science, and bouts of comedic rants. The Recombobulator Lab is hosted each episode by the President of gDiapers, Jason Graham-Nye of Ben Buckler, Sydney, Australia, and the President of Tsongas Litigation Consulting, Chris Dominic Portland, Oregon, USA. 2020-11-1902 min
New RustaceanMeta 3: Happy CodingA story and a dream (and the promise of Rust): the final episode of New Rustacean!
Show Notes
Rust by Example
Winning Slowly
Mass Affection
buttondown.email/rewrite
patreon.com/chriskrycho
Sponsors
Adam Green
Aleksey Pirogov
Alexander Kryvomaz
Alexander Lozada
Alexander Payne
Andrew Dirksen
Andrew Thompson
Anthony Deschamps
Anthony Scotti
Arlen Haftevani
Arlo (Hyena)
Arun Kulshreshtha
Behnam Esfahbod
Benjamin Manns
Benjamin Wasty
Brandon ‘Spanky’ Mills
Brian Casiello
Brian Manning
Brian McCallister
Bryan Stitt
Caryn Finkelman
Cass Costello
Cat Dad
Chap Lovejoy
Charlie Egan
Chip
Chris Palmer
Christoffer Ceutz
Cristian Paul
Dan Abrams
Daniel
Daniel Bros...2019-05-2700 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.35WASI, Option::copied, and the future of async/await syntax!
Show Notes
Rust 1.34.1
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.34.2
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.35
release notes
blog post
WASI
The Bike Shed episode
Async/await
std::futures API docs
internal thread on syntax for .await
Sponsors
Thanks to Parity for sponsoring the show and hiring Rust developers!
Patreon Sponsors
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Aleksey Pirogov
Alexander Kryvomaz
Alexander Lozada
Alexander Payne
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Anthony Scotti
Arlen Haftevani
Arlo (Hyena)
...2019-05-2400 minNew RustaceanCYSK: bindgen and cbindgenAutomatic generation of FFI types between Rust and C APIs.
Show Notes
bindgen
the official guide
API docs
cbindgen
a blog post by one of the main authors of the crate
rust-ffi
Binding libraries for scripting languages
PyO3
Neon
Rustler
a great write-up from the folks at Discord
Helix
Sponsors
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Arun Kulshreshtha
Behnam Esfahbod
Benjamin Manns
...2019-05-1800 minNew Rustaceane031: FFI Deep DiveExposing Rust types and functions to C API consumers.
Show Notes
It’s impossible to make the declarations below follow the order I talked through them on the recording without also making them horrible to read, so just use this outline instead:
add_in_rust
Strings
concat_strings
free_rust_string
Point
point_translate
union
OpaquePoint
opaque_point_new
opaque_point_translate
opaque_point_free
Links
Rust FFI Omnibus
the repository for the show
RFC #2195
Sponsors
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Pa...2019-05-1400 minNew Rustaceane030: Can You See Me Now?Item visibility and pub(<restricted>) as API design tools.
Show Notes
The easiest and most effective way to understand the example in this case will simply be to look directly at the source code. You can read the docs for each of the nested modules, but you’ll be doing a lot of navigating around for that.
Also, I am using Cargo’s --document-private-items flag, so that you can see all the items in all the modules, even those which are not public, but note that usually you would not see docs...2019-04-2700 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.33 and 1.34Moar const fn, some Pin, and alternative Cargo registries!
Show Notes
1.33 release notes
Pin
RFC
API docs
1.34 release notes
Sponsors
Thanks to Parity for sponsoring the show and hiring Rust developers!
Patreon Sponsors
Adam Green
Aleksey Pirogov
Alexander Kryvomaz
Alexander Lozada
Alexander Payne
Andrew Dirksen
Andrew Thompson
Anthony Deschamps
Anthony Scotti
Arlen Haftevani
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Arun Kulshreshtha
Behnam Esfahbod
Benjamin Manns
Benjamin Wasty
Brandon ‘Spanky’ Mills
Brian Casiello
Brian Manning
Brian McCallister
Bryan Stitt
Caryn Finkelman
Cass Costello
Cat Dad
Chap Lovejoy
Charlie Egan
Chip
Chris Palmer
Christoffer Ceutz
Cristian Paul...2019-04-2000 min
Drive With Tom ElliotThe 91st Academy Awards Ceremony PredictionsMovie House Concessions on the MHM Podcast Network gives our Oscar predictions for the 91st Academy Awards Ceremony that will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood. Let us know your choices in the comments section.
Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees
Christian Bale – Vice
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born
Willem Dafoe – At Eternity’s Gate
Rami Malek – Bohemian Rhapsody
Viggo Mortensen – Green Book
Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees
Mahershala Ali – Green Book
Adam Driver – BlacKkKlansman
Sam Elliott – A Star Is Born
Richard E. Grant – Can You Ever Forgive Me...2019-02-051h 10
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001. Dj Kemit, The Lounge Lizards - Satan Can Hear Too (Keyapella)
002. Jose Burgos, Kenny Bobien - Love Is On The Way (Original Vocal)
003. Dj Kemit, The Lounge Lizards - Wake Up & Stand Up (Main Mix)
004. Steven Stone, Pete Simpson - Time To Change (Original Mix)
005. Lou Gorbea - In My Head Feat Dawn Williams (David Harness Vocal Mix)
006. Chouco, Sir Pryce - Closest (Harley & Muscle Caio Deep Remix)
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008. Dominic Bullock, Kinane - Play Me (Dominic Bullock Soul Mix)
009. Dj...2018-01-052h 04