Best Jay Jack Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 303 “Heat Refrigerator" 1:58:52

12h ago1:58:52

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Join us this week for a whole spectrum of Rambleness. The boys start with Adam Sandler movies and the Harry Nilsson documentary. Matt brings up Alien: Earth and the ageless Kyle Chandler. Chris thinks he understands Nick’s rating system. Jack watches The Pickup and The Naked Gun which leads into a conversation about Eddie Murphy and popcorn! Travel…

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Trying to convince Spencer to be a utilitarian (with Tyler John) 1:29:06

4d ago1:29:06

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Read the full transcript here. How has utilitarianism evolved from early Chinese Mohism to the formulations of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill? On what points did Bentham and Mill agree and disagree? How has utilitarianism shaped Effective Altruism? Does utilitarianism only ever evaluate actions, or does it also evaluate people? Does the "veil …

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Ep. 302 “Who Names a Show 'Worms'?" 1:22:06

8d ago1:22:06

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WKRP in Cincinnati, The What Not auction app, and Flipper Paper. Jack’s tolls and Chris’s cleaning crisis. We also discuss the new Fantastic Four and The Bear. Lastly, some emails. Please leave a review on iTunes Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram at RCADCast…

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A conversation with an autistic person (with Megan Neff) 1:35:19

11d ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Read the full transcript here. What does autism feel like from the inside? Do autistic people lack empathy? What is context insensitivity? What are some ways special interests can manifest in autistic people? What are some less common ways stimming can manifest? What are the main components of autism? Can you be diagnosed with autism if you meet al…

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Ep. 3010 “Lifeboat Vacuum ” 2:22:48

16d ago2:22:48

2:22:48

The boys are all back together after a week off. Nick watches Superman and discusses his rating scale. Chris takes a trip through upstate and around New York. Jack and Nick discuss their trip to San Diego Comic Con, including panels and sneak peaks, including The LOST Panel with Jay & Jack, Project Hail Mary, Alien Earth, Predator Badlands, The Lon…

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AI: Autonomous or controllable? Pick one (with Anthony Aguirre) 1:31:28

18d ago1:31:28

1:31:28

Read the full transcript here. Is AI that's both superintelligent and aligned even possible? Does increased intelligence necessarily entail decreased controllability? What's the difference between "safe" and "under control"? There seems to be a fundamental tension between autonomy and control, so is it conceivable that we could create superintellig…

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How much does global population decline matter? (with Dean Spears) 1:07:33

25d ago1:07:33

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Read the full transcript here. What is the current global birth rate? What factors have contributed, or are currently contributing, to this rate? What outcomes will we experience as a result, and when? How accurate are demographers' projections on this topic? How much of a problem is local over-population? Could a low global birth rate eventually b…

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Ep. 300 “See You Next Tuesday” 1:44:30

29d ago1:44:30

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Jack, Matt, and Chris celebrate the 300th episode without Nick. The guys discuss Righteous Gemstones, and White Lotus, and the History of Sitcoms... and then Ralph stops by, check out Lanterns Live, and what's on the White Board, and we get a breakdown on mushrooms. Please leave a review on iTunes Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email…

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Is AI going to ruin everything? (with Gabriel Alfour) 1:19:00

1M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Read the full transcript here. Is AI going to ruin everything? What kind of AI-related dangers should we be most worried about? What do good institutions look like? Should designing better institutions be a major priority for modern civilizations? What are the various ways institutions decay? How much should we blame social media for the current st…

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Ep. 299 “Half Goosed” 1:57:38

1M ago1:57:38

1:57:38

On this week's episode of RCAD, the gang talk pizza parties and 80s films. They also discuss The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Righteous Gemstones, Project Hail Mary, Superman, The Bear, & F1. Classic video games, we were so lucky. Finally, they talk about food at baseball games. Please leave a review on iTunes Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Writ…

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What listeners think Spencer's wrong about: steel-manning critiques 1:25:49

1M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Read the full transcript here. What defines a cult? Is there such a thing as a good cult? Do Clearer Thinking's tools actually help people? Why does Clearer Thinking share its tools for free for everyone to use? How legitimate is the research Clearer Thinking does to create its tools? Is that research too reliant on self-report? Do Clearer Thinking…

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What do we know about psychology that matters? (with Paul Bloom) 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

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Read the full transcript here. NOTE: The video version of this conversation is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hWNknrc23Fo In light of the replication crisis, should social scientists try to replicate every major finding in the field's history? Why is human memory so faulty? And since human memory is so faulty, why do we take eyewitness test…

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Ep. 298 “Two Men and a Bidet” 2:01:02

2M ago2:01:02

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Nick and Matt talk a little Queen and the Hitster app. Crazy weather & a LOST update. Bidets and water delivery. Losing weight and insurance is a scam. Dealing with diabetes and soda. Jack starts the Last of Us, Matt recommends The History of Sitcoms, and Chris talks The Righteous Gemstones. Also… Taxes SUCK. Please leave a review on iTunes Become …

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Bringing your "A-game" to your relationships (with Annie Lalla) 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Read the full transcript here. What does it mean to bring your "A-game" to relationships? What is emotional "fitness"? What forces do relationships need to balance to remain stable and healthy? Are we attracted to a particular brand of heartbreak? What are "original attachment wounds"? Can Dark Triad traits be tamed? What emergent properties do rel…

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The rival philosophies to Stoicism that you've never heard about (with Greg Lopez) 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Read the full transcript here. Do we still have a lot to learn from ancient Greco-Roman philosophies? What is telos? What is ataraxia? What is "dark" Stoicism? What is the "resilient asshole" problem? What is (or what has) value according to Stoicism? What are the similarities and differences between Stoicism and Buddhism? Why might someone prefer …

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Ep. 297 “The Ramblecast is What You Need Tonight” 1:54:36

2M ago1:54:36

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Without Chris, the boys get a little Rambly. We discuss Getting Old, Odd Dreams, Teaching, Strip Clubs, and classic TV stereotypes. Matt discusses the TV shows Ghosts and Unstable, while Nick discusses Your Friends and Neighbors.We also discuss Brian Wilson and dominating parents. Lastly, Nick reviews The Phoenician Scheme and Predator: Killers of …

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What can we all agree on? (with Bradley Tusk) 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Read the full transcript here. In times of such extreme political polarization, where can we find common ground? Should we require disclosure of AI authorship? Should AI companies be required to provide fingerprinting tools that can identify when something has been generated by one of their models? Should movie theaters be required to report when m…

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Ep. 296 “Ramble-Tron” 1:57:42

2M ago1:57:42

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On this week's episode, the RCAD crew talk about beer commercials, the classics. They also talk about dogs and attitudes, trying tobacco, the absurdity of water, Nick’s dating age, and porn. Film and TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Righteous Gemstones, Mission: Impossible, Homeland, and other movie reviews. Massachusetts, it’s just like San Diego! Chris …

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Shamanism, witchcraft, and the power of narrative (with Manvir Singh) 1:32:43

2M ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Read the full transcript here. What do westerners misunderstand about "tribal" cultures? How does justice in very small communities differ from justice in large nation-states? Why do some cultures have bride prices (i.e., groom's family pays bride's family) and others have dowries (i.e., bride's family pays groom's family)? How do cultures differ w…

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Ep. 295 “IMDB Babble” 1:28:52

3M ago1:28:52

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"Well that's an interesting place to start." Chris and Jack talk coaching, and Matt talks about his daughter's graduation, Chris catches us up on his Lost rewatch, and Matt talks Ghosts, Jack reviews Mission Impossible, and the Fountain of Youth. Matt again recommends the HBO series “Scavengers Reign.” Please leave a review on iTunes Become a Patro…

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Which Spencer is real? Spencer vs. his AI clone 39:56

3M ago39:56

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Read the full transcript here. Can you tell which is the real Spencer and which is his AI clone? How irrational are people really? What do most people misunderstand about psychology? What are the best tools to use to accomplish various societal goals? How good are we at predicting the future? Why do we have such a hard time overcoming our tribal in…

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Ep. 21.13 "Only One of Yous Can Win" 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

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Jamie, Jack, and Colleen talk about the Season 48 finale of Survivor, titled "Only One of Yous an Win." They also crown the winner of this season's Tally the Votes. Badger Trousers! Feedback: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjackBy Jay + Jack Productions

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Too many mental health challenges and not enough psychiatrists (with Jacob Appel) 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

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Read the full transcript here. How big is the current mental health crisis? What's causing it? What do we know about the age distribution of people suffering from mental health issues right now? Is the crisis just that more people are suffering from anxiety and depression, or is there an increase in other disorders as well? Why are psychiatrists se…

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Ep. 294 “Ramblecast after the BBQ” 1:51:06

3M ago1:51:06

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We reflect on Cheers and the death of Norm actor George Wendt. Chris updates us on his weightloss. Matt recommends the anime HBO series “Scavengers Reign.” Nick recommends the documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” Chris reflects on his Vegas concert with Dead & Company. And since Jack is away… the boys take the opportunity to discuss the Andor Series…

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Ep. 10.9 "We're in Miami Baby!" 31:38

3M ago31:38

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On this week's episode, Jack and Cyndi discuss Season 37 finale of The Amazing Race, "We're in Miami Baby!" They also talk about how Jonathan acted towards Ana. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/jayandjackgroup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-amazing-race-with-jack…

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Ep. 21.12 "Icarus Time" 58:08

3M ago58:08

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Jamie, Jack, and Colleen talk about Season 48, Episode 12 of Survivor, titled "Icarus Time." They also make their predictions for the final 5 boot order. Feedback: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjackBy Jay + Jack Productions

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Misinformation from all sides (with Brian Dunning) 1:16:19

3M ago1:16:19

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Read the full transcript here. Why is misinformation a never-ending problem? What fraction of misinformation is intentionally manipulative? What's the difference between bullshit and other kinds of misinformation? What are the various kinds of beliefs we hold? How do the political left and right (at least in the US) differ in their production and c…

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Ep. 293 “Jack is Pitt-iful” 2:00:29

3M ago2:00:29

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Jack has the Pitts and we discuss Hats. It’s been a great Star Wars week! Nick sees Thunderbolts and Matt is looking forward to The Fantastic Four. We also discuss The Righteous Gemstones and Actors. Finally, how many seasons should a show have for repeat viewings? Please leave a review on iTunes Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email …

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Ep. 10.8 "Up The River Without a Joust" 25:33

3M ago25:33

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After a week off, Jack and Cyndi discuss Season 37, episode 9 of The Amazing Race, "Up The River Without a Joust." Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/jayandjackgroup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-amazing-race-with-jack-and-cyndi--2940736/support.…

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Ep. 21.11 "Coconut Etiquette" 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Jamie, Jack, and Colleen talk about Season 48, Episode 11 of Survivor, titled "Coconut Etiquette." They also predict who will go home next week. Feedback: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjackBy Jay + Jack Productions

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A conversation with a rigid perfectionist who has OCPD (with Darryl Rossignol) 1:15:15

3M ago1:15:15

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Read the full transcript here. What is obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and how does it compare to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Why is it relatively prevalent and yet also relatively unheard-of? What can people with OCPD do well? What does OCPD feel like from the inside? Which fictional characters might have OCPD? How do pe…

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Ep. 292 “Long ago…on a podcast far far away…” 1:56:38

4M ago1:56:38

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With Chris absent and Jack ghosting us…. It’s up to Matt and Nick to save the podcast. Nick discusses some worrying computer problems. We discuss how good art takes times. We also get geeky with LEGO and Star Wars talk. We also discuss The Righteous Gemstones, The Rehearsal, and The Last of Us. Nick’s going to Italy! And lastly, Health Insurance an…

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Ep. 21.10 "My Enemies Are Plottin'" 52:01

4M ago52:01

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Jamie, Jack, and Colleen talk about Season 48, Episode 10 of Survivor, titled "My Enemies Are Plottin'." They also predict who will go home next week. Feedback: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjackBy Jay + Jack Productions

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Simple and effective methods for helping people that nonprofits often ignore (with Kanika Bahl) 1:07:23

4M ago1:07:23

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Read the full transcript here. Why do nonprofits often ignore the simplest, most obvious solutions for helping the world? Why do some problems get a lot of attention while others — often of equal or greater importance — go completely unaddressed? Why is behavior change so hard? When should or shouldn't NGOs collaborate with governments? Why are dew…

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Ep. 10.7 "We're Letting Race Brain Win" 23:44

4M ago23:44

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After a week off, Jack and Cyndi discuss Season 37, episode 8 of The Amazing Race, "We're Letting Race Brain Win." Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/jayandjackgroup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-amazing-race-with-jack-and-cyndi--2940736/support.…

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Ep. 291 “Japanese Meat Stick, 100,000 Served!” 1:47:51

4M ago1:47:51

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The gang is all back! On this episode we discuss: Jack’s trip to Japan and air travel, weight loss, who’s losing and who’s not. TV shows: Shoresy, Andor, The Last of Us, and Righteous Gemstones. Movies: Chris discovers The Equalizer and The Accountant. And Nick watches Warfare and re-watches Heat in 20 years. Please leave a review on iTunes Become …

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Ep. 21.9 "Welcome to the Party" 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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Jack and Colleen are back from Tokyo! They and Jamie Jo talk about Season 48, Episode 9 of Survivor, titled "Welcome to the Party." They also predict who will go home next week. Feedback: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjackBy Jay + Jack Productions

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