Weird Distractions was a weekly show where host Alex rotated discussing topics such as true crime cases, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories and more to provide what most would consider a 'weird' distraction from everyday life. Ending in February of 2024, please enjoy the back log of this show or check out the other amazing shows through the Cultiv8 Podcast Network.
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The Distractible podcast with Mark Fischbach, Wade Barnes, and Bob Muyskens is a space to have thoughtful discussions about funny, out there, or otherwise interesting stories from everyday life. Also an opportunity for three friends to remind each other they are not as smart as they think.
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Welcome to MediaDrome a (sometimes) bi-weekly podcast discussing movies and television, potentially dabbling in videogames and music...basically all the things we distract ourselves as we spiral further into oblivion.
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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This isn’t a podcast where I fix your life. It’s not a pitch for my method or a highlight reel of how amazing everything turned out. I’m not here to host every “expert” with a new take on what’s wrong with you. This is for when you’ve done the work and things still feel weird. When the healing didn’t land how you thought it would. Not because you failed but because you’re still human. I’m Danielle Aime. And this is Daring to Be Human.
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This show was born out of a desire to entertain, uplift and distract everyone suddenly stuck at home (like Ben and Emma were) when the pandemic hit. What was first envisioned as a few livestreams of Ben providing much needed laughs through stand-up and Emma distracting viewers with weird news stories became 100 episodes of “Working from Home.” This new version of that show – now called “The Big New Show” - was born as viewers voiced how much the content meant to them. Moving beyond Ben (impr ...
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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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Land of the free, home of the brave! Chris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Two Frogs Talking—a Southern-spun, SoCal-influenced storytelling podcast where tall tales meet real-life reflections, and two cousins try to out-tell each other one strange adventure at a time. Hosted by Archie Fields and Shelly Smith—two frog cousins raised on family legends, philosophical side quests, and a healthy dose of mischief—this audio series invites you onto the proverbial porch for a mix of silly, heart, and things that might’ve happened (but probably didn’t). Each epis ...
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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Have you been called „too much“, „too intense“ „too sensitive“? Do you just hate inequality? Do you have difficulties finding your career path because you are a multi potential person who has a 1000 ideas and 500 projects... all at the same time? Do you have a weird evolved sense of humor? Do you suffer from dyslexia but are fast at grasping new concepts? Do you have a hard time fitting in and sometime feel like a minority of one? Well you are not alone! ...
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What's more American than releasing a 4th of July special 3 days after the 4th of July?This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#152: Margaret Heffernan — The Secret Weapon of Great Artists: Harnessing Uncertainty, Wandering & Creative Instincts That Machines Can't Create
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1:00:18What if uncertainty wasn’t something to fear, but your greatest creative ally? Dr. Margaret Heffernan—author, entrepreneur, and TED speaker—on how artists and writers thrive in chaotic times. We also talk about embracing the unknown, navigating AI-driven anxiety, and staying creatively resilient in a world that rewards certainty. We discuss: Margar…
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How well do the guys know their own show? Also, do you smell something...This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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TFT Episode 6: Modern Magic and Miracle Inventions
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29:39🎙 Episode 6: Magical Thinking & Breakfast Disasters Sometimes modern convenience feels like a miracle. Sometimes it ends in fluff, sparks, or a mess you won’t soon forget. In this episode, Shelly revisits the time she tested out a fully automated grooming station on her dog Ralph—and nearly lost him in a cyclone of conditioner and chaos. Archie tel…
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Lampyridology (FIREFLIES) aka Sparklebuttology Updated Encore with Sara Lewis
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1:07:49Let’s light up your life and butt. World-renowned firefly expert Dr. Sara Lewis of Tufts University gives us some updates to her 2021 episode, sharing her love of a bug that many think is merely mythological. Learn how these tiny animals illuminate the night, the dos and don’ts of firefly observation, how to take good firefly photos, femme fatales,…
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Three "expert" gamers share their "expertise" on the past, present, and future of the gaming world. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Learn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#151: Melissa Febos — The Art of Memoir: Turn Life Into Art, Undoing Shame, and Choosing The Artist’s Life
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1:03:50Celebrated writer and memoirist Melissa Febos on the art of the memoir, the alchemy of personal experience and literary craft, and how to turn the raw material of life into art. We also her latest book, The Dry Season, where she examines the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Febos found during a year of celibacy. We also talk about: - Writing…
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It's been quite some time since Bob last decided torture Mark and Wade with trivia. Let's fix that right now. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Learn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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🎙 Episode 5: The Devil Left the Door Open Some heat is weather. Some heat is... something else entirely. This week, Archie and Shelly explore moments when something slipped through that probably shouldn’t have. Archie brings a tale involving a mysterious toolbox, an endless supply of useful problems, and a lesson in knowing when to leave well enoug…
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Crotalology (RATTLESNAKES) with Emily Taylor
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1:21:11Fangs. Rattles. Misconceptions. Crawl out from under your rock for the angelic rattle of one of the world’s most maligned, misunderstood, gorgeous, mysterious, efficient creatures. Herpetology professor, rattlesnake scientist and thus, Crotalologist Dr. Emily Taylor discusses why rattlesnakes deserve our love, the parenthood strategies of rattlers,…
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What do frogs, cluckin', Franz Ferdinand, and loud moans all have in common? Just ask Wade...This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Learn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#150: Seth Godin – How To Build A Thriving Creative Writing Practice In the Age of AI. Plus, Stop Seeking Validation, Find Your Audience And Overcome Obscurity (From the Vault)
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50:15Legendary Seth Godin, bestselling author of Linchpin, Purple Cow, The Dip, Tribes, and The Practice on wrestling with creative resistance, getting past self-doubt, and how to build a resilient creative practice that thrives—even in an age of AI We talk about: Why writing isn’t about talent—but about creating the conditions for skill Why “Do you lik…
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Bob and Wade must carry the weight of Mark's game on their shoulders. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Learn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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Aquaculture Ecology (SUSTAINABLE OCEAN FOODS) with Ben Halpern
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1:25:05Farmed versus wild. Basement shrimp hustles. Mangrove drama. Anthropology. Animal welfare and plant-based diets. Climb aboard to meet UCSB’s super cool dude, researcher and Aquaculture Ecologist, Dr. Ben Halpern. You’ll hear about sustainable food sources, land vs. sea farming, bycatch, shellfish guilt, salmon who wear makeup, global marine populat…
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🎙 Episode 4: Short Attention Span Adventures Some adventures start with a plan. These didn’t. This week, Archie and Shelly follow the trail of distractions that led to much more than either of them intended. Archie meets someone with a curious connection to a folk legend and a habit of planting things that don’t quite belong. Shelly brings a desert…
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Everyone's favorite role-playing game just got a whole lot more bald. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#149: Tim Duggan – You Can Make Your Work More Meaningful, Plus How to Ideate And Write Bestselling Nonfiction Books
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1:21:22How can you make your life and work more meaningful? Bestselling author Tim Duggan on ideating and writing bestselling non fiction books, creating killer opening lines and plotting. We also talk about how to unclog our creativity, find meaning in our work and life through a simple hack. We discuss: Tim’s outlining and editing process for non-fictio…
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Bonus Episode: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Let's read it together.
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1:25:02Have you ever read every word of The U.S. Constitution? You don't have to, because I read it with my mouth into your brain in this weird but vital episode on civil liberties. And of course, there are little sidenotes to make sure we both understand it. There has never been a better time to know what your legal protections are. This episode is a fol…
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Join Richard, Jason, Allie, and Hector as they discuss the very satisfying follow up to the 2008 Dreamworks classic! Support the showBy MediaDrome
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If the tech ain't broke, don't fix it. Unless you're Wade, in which case everything is broken.This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today. Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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🎙 Episode 3: Too Good to Be True You know that moment when something seems just a little too perfect? Yeah—this episode lives there. Shelly shares a wild tale from the California desert, where an ambitious restoration project turns larger-than-life in more ways than one. Archie spins a story about a slick-talking stranger and a so-called miracle fi…
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TFT Episode 2: Things that Defy Explaniation
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33:00🎙 Episode 2: Things That Defy Explanation Some stories come with a twist. Others come with goosebumps. This week, Archie and Shelly explore those eerie moments that logic can’t quite explain. Archie brings a tale rooted in Southern legend, where a strange shift in a friend’s behavior might have something to do with a certain Tennessee spirit. Shell…
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TFT Episode 1: Over Confidence Makes for Good Stories
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26:43🎙 Episode 1: Overconfidence Makes for Good Stories In their very first episode, Archie and Shelly dive into the theme of overconfidence—the kind that turns ordinary days into unforgettable disasters. They share two tales that start with bold decisions and end… well, let’s just say, not quite as planned. One involves extreme weather and an even more…
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Macrophycology (SEAWEED) with Patrick Martone, Charles Yarish, Danielle McHaskell, Angela Jones, and Becky Swerida
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1:30:20Moonlit seaweeds. Dreamy underwater forests. Mounds of beach debris. Not plants. Let’s talk about where seaweed grows and whether or not it will save us all. Macrophycology means “big-ass algae” so let’s join five dazzling seaweed enthusiasts: guest-in-chief Dr. Patrick Martone of the University of British Columbia, UConn Professor Emeritus and “gr…
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What's better than this? Guys being dudes.This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#148: Mark Haddon — The Writing Habit That Changed Everything: Lessons from 18 Books, Creative Doubt & Writing Without A Map
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59:05Mark Haddon, bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Spot of Bother, and The Red House on his process writing 18 books, including his latest book Dogs & Monsters, plus how he approaches success and failure. We discuss: Why writing begins before you start writing Creating strong beginnings How poetry can expand you…
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The number one trusted news source for pregnant people, meat puppets, and parrots is back! This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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We are beginning a brand new theme, this month we will be discussing Kung Fu Panda, the epic animated film series from Dreamworks. We hope you have a great time listening to us discuss this iconic animated film. Support the showBy MediaDrome
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Cryptology (SECRET CODES) with Simon Singh
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1:15:17Secret ciphers. Hidden treasure. Enigma breakers. Mysterious manuscripts. And … hog Latin. Cryptology expert and author of “The Code Book,” Simon Singh finally lets me ask him about the small mistakes that lost huge battles, the prison plots of Mary Queen of Scots, a cryptology reality show that I wish existed, the legacy of Alan Turing, Indigenous…
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The guys play a word game so dumb, even a mechanic fixing Wade's plumbing could do it. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today.Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#147: Jane Friedman — The Publishing Industry is Changing. Here’s What Writers Should Know About Pitching, Platforms & Protecting Their Work
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1:07:42What does it take to craft a pitch that truly grabs attention in today’s publishing world? In this conversation, Jane Friedman—publishing industry expert and author of The Business of Being a Writer shares her journey into the publishing world and she shares her advice for writers looking to perfect their submission materials and navigate the ever-…
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The Yankee Doodle Daddies decide to do some long needed gerrymandering. DOOM: The Dark Ages: Stand and Fight. Available now at: beth.games/3WDZI4VVisit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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Urocyonology (LITTLE GRAY FOXES) with Bill Leikam
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1:13:01Bushy tails! Stinky butts! Faces so cute you weep! Let’s talk foxes – specifically the little gray ones you never knew you loved. Fox behavioral expert, researcher, conservationist, author of “The Road to Fox Hollow” and Urocyonologist Bill Leikam chats about fuzzy foxes, baby names, parental strategies, where they live, what they eat, advice for p…
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Chef Wade is back in the kitchen serving up some more hot and steamy euphemisms, with a side of red onions and corn off the cob. DOOM: The Dark Ages: Stand and Fight. Available now at: beth.games/3WDZI4VVisit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#146: Alda Sigmundsdóttir — How Blogging Changed My Life, Indie Publishing 101, Memoir, Writing About Culture With Integrity
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59:06Alda Sigmundsdóttir is a journalist, author, and independent publisher who has built a thriving literary life outside the traditional system. From blogging about Iceland to launching her own press, Alda has published over 11 books and grown a loyal global readership—while staying in full control of her creative work. We discuss: Alda’s early writin…
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Is Mark's masochism, Bob's parental instinct, and Wade's Scottish accent enough to take down 100 gorillas? And we're only getting started... DOOM: The Dark Ages: Stand and Fight. Available now at: beth.games/3WDZI4VVisit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) Encore with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos
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1:39:08Shipwrecks. Treasure. Sunken planes. Scuttled submarines. New life forming around old machinery. There’s an -ology for that -- just ask Maritime Archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos. This absolutely charming and passionate scuba diver, history buff and antiquities scholar dishes about pirates, warships, admirals worth admiring, and s…
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Well, that was gross...DOOM: The Dark Ages: Stand and Fight. Available now at: beth.games/3WDZI4VDownload the Rocket Money app now, and tell them I sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#145: Maggie O’Farrell — Confessions of a Novelist: Writing from Instinct, Why Revision is Essential, Facing Doubt & Finding the Story’s Heartbeat (From the Vault)
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42:52Award-winning and bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait author takes us behind the scenes of her creative process—from the early struggles of starting out to the discipline and instinct that shape her acclaimed novels. We explore the irresistible drive to write, the role of characters in steering a story, and how she …
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Mark wreaks revenge and havoc on Bob and Wade for all those definitely, totally not deserved losses.DOOM: The Dark Ages: Stand and Fight. Available now at: beth.games/3WDZI4VVisit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you’re into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Araneology (SPIDERS) with Marshal Hedin
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1:33:05Why would a spider have a frog best friend? Why do they love your shower? Does lemon repel them? Should you rehome them outside? Why so hairy? How do you identify the harmless ones? Which ones get kinky? Hey. This will be fun. If you’re afraid of spiders, this is the best first step to conquering that fear forever. If you love spiders, you’re in go…
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Just because we don't have merch right now, doesn't mean we still can't try to sell you stuff! DOOM: The Dark Ages, coming May 15th. Pre-Order at: beth.games/3WDZI4VThis episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#144: Eleanor Anstruther – The Book Industry Rejected Me. So I Built My Own Audience on Substack; Serialising Online, Writing Literary Fiction; Being an Independent Artist, Creating Your Artist DNA
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1:00:32What if the traditional publishing world says “no”? Eleanor Anstruther—acclaimed novelist and creator of The Literary Obsessive—shares her bold leap into indie publishing, serialising fiction and memoir on Substack, and why you need an Artist DNA to draw an audience. We discuss: Her aristocratic background and experience living in a commune Navigat…
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W asks B & M some grade A "Q"s.DOOM: The Dark Ages, coming May 15th. Pre-Order at: beth.games/3WDZI4VLearn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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Artificial Intelligence Ethicology (WILL A.I. CRASH OUT?) with Abeba Birhane
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1:15:32Who’s babysitting AI? Will it steal your job? What happens when you’re rude to a chatbot? Cognitive scientist, Trinity College professor and Artificial Intelligence Ethicologist Dr. Abeba Birhane lets me ask her not-smart questions about legislation around AI, auditing datasets, environmental impacts, booby traps, doorbell narcs, commonly used fall…
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All of the Distractible crossovers you've dreamt off, jam-packed into one episode! DOOM: The Dark Ages, coming May 15th. Pre-Order at: beth.games/3WDZI4VLearn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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#143: Julia Cameron – How to Reignite Your Creativity Through Daily Rituals, Believing Mirrors & The Artist’s Way (From the Vault)
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42:18Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way and one of the most influential voices on creativity of the last three decades, shares timeless wisdom on nurturing the artist within. We discuss: Morning Pages and Artist Dates as tools for creative recovery. Why being of service is at the heart of writing. Writing in dialogue with intuition (and the divin…
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Can Wade sneak his oozing and thronging weirdness past Mark and Bob?DOOM: The Dark Ages, coming May 15th. Pre-Order at: beth.games/3WDZI4VLearn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) Part 2 with Julia Hotz
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53:44It’s Part 2 of how to fix your life with hobbies! Pretty much. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure” Julia Hotz explains the science behind forest bathing, how privilege affects accessibility to hobbies and what to do about it, how to figure out what lights you up, how to schedule time for hobbies if you have no time to do hobbies, why I used …
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Markiplier presents, "A Heist with Bob & Wade."This episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today.Download the Rocket Money app now, and tell them we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Distractible
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