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Town Hall Seattle Science Series249. Blaise Agüera y Arcas with Charles Mudede: What Is Life? Evolution as Computation Explaining how and why our world works the way it does touches on so many fields of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and, of course, technology. However, according to researcher Blaise Agüera y Arcas, computation should also be part of the understanding of life on all levels – and going back further than one might think. In What Is Life? Evolution as Computation, Agüera y Arcas uses computation as a means of examining the complexities of our own universe. Inspired by the work of quantum mechanics pioneer Erwin Schrödinger, he revisits the question that has sho...2025-06-121h 13
Crime B PodcastJohn and Joan HillIn this episode, we dive into the dramatic and perplexing case of Joan Robinson Hill and John Hill—an elite Houston couple whose lives ended under suspicious circumstances. Joan, a glamorous socialite and accomplished equestrian, died suddenly in 1969 under mysterious conditions. Her husband, Dr. John Hill, was accused of her murder but was later gunned down in a shocking twist of fate. Join us as we unravel this Southern tale of wealth, betrayal, and revenge.
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Robinson's Podcast210 - David Albert & Tim Maudlin: A Discussion of Niels Bohr, Measurement, & Quantum MechanicsPatreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7
David Albert is the Frederick E. Woodbridge Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University, director of the Philosophical Foundations of Physics program at Columbia, and a faculty member of the John Bell Institute for the Foundations of Physics. Tim Maudlin is Professor of Philosophy at NYU and Founder and Director of the JBI. This is David’s seventh appearance on Robinson’s Podcast. He last appeared on episode 189 with Barry Loewer to talk about the Mentaculus, their joint project on the foundations of statistical mechanics. This is Tim’s sixth...2024-06-022h 03
Retro Movie RoundtableIndependence Day (1996)RMR 0168: Special Guest Andrew Neumann, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Independence Day (1996) [PG-13]
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fierstein, Adam Baldwin, Brent Spiner, James Duval, Vivica A. Fox, Lisa Jakub, Ross Bagley, Mae Whitman, Bill Smitrovich, Kiersten Warren, Harry Connick Jr., Giuseppe Andrews, John Storey, Frank Novak, Devon Gummersall,
Director: Roland Emmerich
Recoded on 2022-05-29
2023-02-201h 42Retro Movie RoundtableThe Long Goodbye (1973)RMR 0113: Special Guest Andrew Neumann joins your hosts Bryan Frye, and Nathan Lutz for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Long Goodbye (1973) [R]
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama, Comedy
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss, Robert Earl Jones, James Sloyan, Charles Dierkop
Director: Robert Altman
Recoded on 2021-05-27
2023-02-201h 15Retro Movie RoundtableRMR 0168 Independence Day (1996)Special Guest Andrew Neumann, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Independence Day (1996) [PG-13]
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fierstein, Adam Baldwin, Brent Spiner, James Duval, Vivica A. Fox, Lisa Jakub, Ross Bagley, Mae Whitman, Bill Smitrovich, Kiersten Warren, Harry Connick Jr., Giuseppe Andrews, John Storey, Frank Novak, Devon Gummersall,
Director: Roland Emmerich
Recoded on 2022-05-29
2022-07-191h 42
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Spider Song and PT CruisersIn which the Johns discuss 3D structures of spider webs, pharmacological weight loss, the PT Cruiser as unintended consequence, and voice training. 2022-04-1346 min
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Spice Science and WrestleMania IQIn which we play Weezer branded wordle, talk board games, think fetal development, and bemoan parrot loss. 2022-04-1348 min
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Xanadu Disney and Free CollegeIn which we discuss company towns with the mouse, educational mobility, Showbiz pizza, and bouncing DVD logos2022-04-1340 min
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Sturgeon Spearing and TaffetaIn which we decide if sturgeon spearing is shape rotator or wordcel and discuss a series of strange fabrics2022-02-1238 min
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Zero party data and Omega Fatty AcidsIn which we let an AI paint for us, we continue our ongoing love of fish, and talk alternative digital privacy regimes. 2022-02-0453 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: The Buying and Smelling of BooksIn which crypto bros do a thing and we contemplate enforceability of copyright for pseudonymously held organizations. 2022-01-2855 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Startup Names and Hacking MitochondriaIn which we play a guessing game and discuss tempting fiery death. 2022-01-2845 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Squirrel Jumping and Educational AttainmentIn which we explore the genetic correlates of educational attainment and mental illness, the terminal velocity of squirrels, and hygge. 2022-01-2835 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Pedialyte and Printed SteakIn which we do a deep dive on surprising product uses, 3D printed cuisine, and infrastructure. 2022-01-2833 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Poldering and Independent JournalismIn which we consider leveraging DJ experience into Soundcloud rapping, lumbering harvesting from live trees, and ending around traditional media. 2022-01-2838 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Seaweed farming and the Pacific Garbage PatchIn which we wax utopian about profitably increasing oceanic biomass and skimming ocean debris. 2022-01-2830 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Kimchi and the Prehistoric Duckweed ApocalypseIn which times are different, duckweed covers the artic, and no-one hosting the podcast gets subpoenaed. 2022-01-2822 minCatnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Supper Clubs, Inflation Expectations, and Chestnut Dodgeball.In which the Johns chat about what makes a good relish tray, why prices might rise, and why softball pitchers are pretty good at dodgeball. 2022-01-2823 min
Catnip for the CuriousCatnip for the Curious: Finsta and Milk ScienceA friendly fireside chat about internet speech regulation, consumer milk preferences, and marketing in the digital age. 2022-01-2823 min
El hombre que mató a Liberty ValanceCapitulo#42.Programa emitido el 11 de Mayo de 2019 en Radio Torre-Pacheco en la frecuencia 87.7 y on-line en www.radiotorrepacheco.es.
Sonaron en este capitulo:
THE WALLFLOWERS - HERE HE COMES
FERNANDO RUBIO - CHEAP CHINESE GUITAR
CRACKER - THE GOLDEN AGE
LITTLE STEVEN - SOULFIRE
LUCKY PETERSON - THE SON OF A BLUESMAN
DEER TICK - LITTLE WHITE LIES
MINK DEVILLE - SPANISH STROLL
RICH ROBINSON - FORGIVEN SONG
KURT NEUMANN - ATLANTIC CITY
JOAN OSBORNE - YOU AIN´T EVER GOING NOWHERE
JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP - I AIN´T EVER SATISFIED
JOHN HIATT - TENNESSEE PLATES
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - LEAH
GARY U...2019-05-1458 minRetro Movie RoundtableComing to America (1988)RMR 0020: Special Guest Andrew Neumann joins your host Russell Guest and guest co-host Bryan Frye for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Coming to America (1988) [R]
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Rom-Com
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Shari Headley, Paul Bates, Eriq La Salle, Frankie Faison, Vanessa Bell, Louie Anderson, Allison Dean, Samuel L. Jackson
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Director: John Landis
Re...2019-02-031h 36
The Future And YouJuly 1, 2006 EpisodeAuthors David Drake, John Ringo and Jeanne Robinson are among the guests, as are Peter Stampfel (associate editor at DAW books), Doctor Travis S. Taylor (scientist, author and discoverer of two exoplanets) and a few very brief comments by Spider Robinson. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the July 1, 2006 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 110 minutes] --- Topics include: [1] News-briefs concerning: Jim Baen's stroke, coma and death; China going to the moon; the claim that diamonds are only semi-precious stones; the first World eBook Fair; the latest mind games that online crooks...2006-07-021h 50