Best Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben Podcasts (2025)

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2328 FBF: The Future of Longevity Science with Dr. John Rush & The Perils of High Frequency Trading with Michael Lewis Author of ‘Flash Boys’ 1:04:29

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 370, published last April 7, 2014. Jason Hartman talks about Michael Lewis's new book "Flash Boys" and comments the on the excellent CBS 60 Minutes segment discussing high-frequency trading and how the stock market, according to Michael Lewis and many other experts, is rigged. Then, Jason interviews Dr. Rush fr…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

22m ago1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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2327: Aiming For the Longterm: Building Wealth Over Time | Client Case Study with Jonathan Hau 25:10

23h ago25:10

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Today, Jason's client, real estate investor Jonathan Hau discusses his journey from a software career to full-time real estate, emphasizing his discovery of leverage as a wealth-building tool. He explains how his personal residence accidentally became his first rental property and highlights the benefits of self-managing properties over hiring prop…

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The Luddites Were Right, Actually 1:02:09

4d ago1:02:09

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Marxist, as well as conservative and liberal bourgeois historians alike, have always had a fundamental misunderstanding about the Luddites. It turns out they weren't just reactionary peasants who feared technology and wanted to keep the world mired in an economy based on stacking sticks and mud. The Luddites weren’t resisting technology itself—they…

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

6d ago1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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2326 FBF: The Science of Winning and Losing with Po Bronson Author, Journalist with the NY Times & Creator of 'The $treet' on FOX 1:02:10

6d ago1:02:10

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 368 published last March 14, 2014. Join Jason Hartman as he discusses opening the books on government spending and things, like geography, age, pedigree, etc. that are less meaningful than ever before in history. All of these items have broad implications economically, socially and for real estate investors. Di…

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Patreon Preview: Towards the Founding of Something New 11:04

9d ago11:04

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This week Chris, Jason, and Ben read over the founding document of a now-defunct group to which Jason and Ben used to belong. While much has changed in the years since Jason wrote this document, the fundamental arguments remain the same. It is time for new working-class organizations that seek to build power from the ground up, abandoning any assoc…

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2325: Unlock Tax-Free Wealth: Mastering the Self-Directed Roth IRA Like Peter Thiel with Adam Bergman 37:42

8d ago37:42

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Jason focuses today on financial wisdom and the real estate market. He emphasizes the importance of taking action over endless information gathering for personal growth and financial success. Jason then shifts to housing appreciation rates over the past decade, highlighting how income property is a robust, tax-advantaged asset class focused on yiel…

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Lillard Returns To PDX & Chris Paul Joins LA Again (w/ Rachel Nichols) 46:45

10d ago46:45

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Damian Lillard making a feel good return to the Blazers and how he'll fit into their roster once he recovers from his achilles injury. We also break down where Chris Paul will fit in the Clippers roster during his farewell season with the team and if Marcus Smart will be a major contributor after signing with…

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PATREON PREVIEW -- Regrettable Geopolitics 07/18/2025 14:05

12d ago14:05

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Ultra-Orthodox Abandon Bibi, Israel Kills More Christians, Israel Kills a US Citizen, SBU Chief Merc'd in Broad Daylight, The West Slowly Begins to Abandon Ukraine, Zelensky's Authoritarianism, Pokrovsk in Peril, Russia's Methodical Advance is Unchecked... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show…

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2324 FBF: Investment Markets & Golf with Kevin Armstrong Formerly of ANZ Group’s Private Bank and Author of ‘Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, & Bears’ 58:11

14d ago58:11

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 351, published last December 4, 2013. Kevin Armstrong is the former Chairman of the ANZ Group's Regional Investment Committee and former chief investment officer for ANZ Group's private bank. He's the author of, "BULLS, BIRDIES, BOGEYS & BEARS: The Remarkable & Revealing Relationship Between Golf & Investment M…

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

13d ago1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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LA LEGENDS: Inside CA State Prison: Keyshawn & Trevor Ariza Revisit the Pain of Their Own Incarcerations 25:58

15d ago25:58

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LA LEGENDS: ALL FACTS NO BRAKES FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠ In partnership with LA-based nonprofit Between the Lines, Keyshawn Johnson heads to Los Angeles State Prison alongside NBA champion Trevor Ariza for a powerful day on and off the court. What begins as a pickup game with the incarc…

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LeBron's Cagey Future & Beal Gets A Buyout (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:12

16d ago44:12

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into how Yang Hansen has become the talk of Summer League before getting into Rich Paul's vague comments on LeBron's future, Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after a buyout with the Suns, and Adam Silver's comments on possible league expansion Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

15d ago43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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2323: Trump's Machiavellian Playbook: Impact on Global Economy & Your Investments with Paul Marino 28:57

15d ago28:57

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Jason is currently in Denver at a Joe Dispenza retreat, discusses upcoming topics for the episode, focusing on the economy, markets, and real estate. Specifically, he mentions two U.S. real estate markets, one in Florida and one in Texas, that are approaching "crash levels," defined as a 25% price reduction, despite national appreciation. He conclu…

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LA LEGENDS: Paul Pierce Returns to Inglewood with 5-Star Phenom Nephew Jason Crowe Jr. 54:50

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LA LEGENDS: ALL FACTS NO BRAKES FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠ Paul Pierce sits down in Inglewood to talk growing up a Lakers fan, becoming a Celtics legend, and why his own friends wore Lakers gear to his games in Boston. He opens up about dodging gang violence, dreaming of the NBA, and why tod…

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On Care For Our Common Home: Laudato Si and Christian Anti-Capitalism (Part II) 1:06:11

18d ago1:06:11

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This week the gang tackles Chapter I of Laudato Si, but the late Pope Francis. You can follow along by grabbing the PDF from Verso or from the Vatican website. This Papal Encyclical calls for urgent action to address the global environmental crisis, critiques consumerism, blind developmentalism, inequality, and profit seeking. The document calls fo…

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LA LEGENDS: "They Couldn’t Afford Me" — Brandon Jennings on NIL, Kobe as GOAT & Surprise Guest Michael Cooper 41:31

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LA LEGENDS: ALL FACTS NO BRAKES FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠ Brandon Jennings pulls up to talk about turning down college for millions overseas, calling Kobe his GOAT, and why NIL money still isn't enough. He opens up about his draft day, his bond with Steph Curry, and the real impact of Gil’s Ar…

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PATREON PREVIEW -- Regrettable Geopolitics 07/11/2025 10:29

20d ago10:29

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Deep State Don's Pedophile Coverup Extravaganza, More Tariff Idiocy, Israel's Relentless War Crimes Perpetration, Yermak's Power Grab in Kiev, Azerbaijan Mafia/NATO State, Russian Gains, Ukrainian Systemic Breakdown... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the showBy Chris & Jason

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LeBron + Luka & Giannis' futures, Paul or Nothing? & Vibe Check, Excited about Cooper Flagg & Bronny? 1:31:55

21d ago1:31:55

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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Excited about Bronny and Cooper Flagg? / Should teams want to trade for LeBron James? (18:42) Speak Up! / Will Aaron Rodgers lead Steelers to playoffs? / What will be the biggest challenge for Travis Hunter? (36:43) Paul or Nothing? / Ca…

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Cooper Flagg's Summer League Debut & Giannis' Vague Future (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:51

21d ago49:51

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Cooper Flagg's promising summer league debut and why we expect him to improve by the time he's finished in Vegas. We also discuss the vague answers given by Giannis about his affinity for Milwaukee, the puzzling extension given to Devin Booker, the Heat acquiring Norman Powell, and the latest on he possibi…

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2322 FBF: Corruption at the World Bank with Karen Hudes Whistleblower and Former Attorney with the World Bank & Export Import Bank of the US 53:46

21d ago53:46

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 345, published last November 5, 2013. Karen Hudes studied law at Yale Law School and economics at the University of Amsterdam. She worked in the US Export Import Bank of the US from 1980-1985 and in the Legal Department of the World Bank from 1986-2007. She established the Non Governmental Organization Committe…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

20d ago1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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Luka Doncic as face of Lakers, Deion Sanders wants a CFB cap, Could Cowboys surprise this season? 1:37:49

22d ago1:37:49

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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Lionel Messi’s latest accomplishment / Will the Cowboys be the surprise team of 2025? / Agree with Steve Spagnuolo about Joe Burrow? / Chiefs still need Travis Kelce to be #1 option? (20:54) Speak Up! / Are the Lakers Luka Doncic’s team n…

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LA LEGENDS: Ice Cube Gets Real on "Last Friday," NWA, Escaping gangs, Dodgers fandom & Drake vs. Kendrick 54:21

23d ago54:21

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LA LEGENDS: ALL FACTS NO BRAKES FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠ Ice Cube joins Keyshawn Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about escaping gang violence in South Central LA, the rise and fall of N.W.A., and his journey from rapper to cultural icon. Cube breaks down how he got his name, his early pas…

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Creating Cooper Flagg 19:17

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Ahead of the phenom's NBA summer league debut, SI's Chris Mannix sits down with his mother, childhood coaches, NBA vet Brian Scalabrine, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about growing the talent from a first grader dominating the rec league to the most highly sought after prospect since LeBron James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…

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Burrow & Dak expectations, Rich Rodriguez joins show, How good can Lakers be with Ayton? 1:37:52

23d ago1:37:52

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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) How good can the Lakers be with Deandre Ayton? / LeBron’s fit in LA / Thunder dynasty potential (20:32) How much pressure is Joe Burrow under? / How good can Cowboys be with healthy Dak Prescott? (42:55) Rich Rodriguez joins show (52:44) W…

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LA LEGENDS: N.W.A’s Untold Stories: Eazy‑E’s Death, Breakup Drama & Forgotten 6th Member 1:19:47

23d ago1:19:47

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LA LEGENDS: ALL FACTS NO BRAKES FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠ Keyshawn Johnson sits down with DJ Yella, Arabian Prince, and Lil Eazy-E for a raw, unfiltered conversation on N.W.A’s legacy—from Eazy-E’s impact and Dr. Dre’s influence to wild stories from Compton, Skateland, and a draft party with Pac and…

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2321: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investing and Saving on Taxes 31:05

23d ago31:05

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Jason presents Travis King, CEO of Realm, a real estate investor collective, focusing on the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its positive implications for real estate investors. They discuss specific provisions like accelerated depreciation and the permanent grandfathering of Opportunity Zones, highlighting their role in attracting capital back into the m…

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Expectations For The Chiefs, Tyrese Haliburton Regret, & Is Mike Brown An Improvement For The Knicks. 1:38:34

24d ago1:38:34

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(00:00) Expectations for Chiefs bouncing back from Super Bowl loss / Which QB has best chance of winning first Super Bowl this season? (Lamar, Josh, Burrow etc.) / Have Steelers done enough to build around Rodgers? (28:18) SPEAK UP: Pacers president on Tyrese Haliburton (Impressed withHaliburton’s mindset?) / Is Mike Brown an improvement for the Kn…

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Top 5 QBs In The NFL, Chris Paul Retirement, & Should T.J. Watt Be Paid Top Dollar? 1:15:13

25d ago1:15:13

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(00:00) Who’s the fifth best NFL QB? / Who gets deal done first: Micah or T.J. Watt? / Does T.J. Watt deserve to be paid at top of market? (25:57) SOCIAL LIFE: Alvin Kamara first pitch(es) / How good ofa Laker do you expect DeAndre Ayton to be? / (Agree with Stan Van Gundy? (43:42) Vibe Check - NFC West: San Francisco, Arizona, Seattle, LA (Rams) (…

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PATREON PREVIEW -- Regrettable Geopolitics 07/04/2025 13:14

26d ago13:14

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Israel failed to assassinate Khamenei, US lifts some sanctions on Hungary/Russia, Russia controls 100% Luhansk, US cuts off military aid to Ukraine, Azov civil war, the collapse continues... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the showBy Chris & Jason

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Mount Rushmore of American athletes, Vibe Check & Truth Lounge, Fair to compare Steelers to the Titanic? 1:26:19

28d ago1:26:19

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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Are the Steelers on the same path as the Titanic ship? / Fair to rank Josh Allen ahead of Patrick Mahomes? / Does Dak Prescott deserve more respect? (25:32) Mount Rushmore of American athletes (34:44) Vibe Check (40:21) Social Life / Coul…

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2320 FBF: Adapting to Change with Jared Diamond Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author of ‘Guns, Germs and Steel’ & ‘The World Until Yesterday’ 1:10:39

27d ago1:10:39

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This Flashback Friday and 10th show is from episode 340, published last Sep 25, 2013. Renowned author, physiologist, evolutionary biologist and bio geographer, Dr. Jared Diamond, joins Jason Hartman for a discussion of his newest book, The World Until Yesterday. Dr. Diamond’s unique background has shaped his integrated version of human history. He …

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