Best Frank A. von Hippel Podcasts (2025)

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#377: Glenn Jacobs (Kane) On WWE Career, Becoming Mayor, Donald Trump, Future of Politics & More 45:29

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Glenn Thomas Jacobs (known in WWE as Kane), is an American politician, actor, and former professional wrestler. He is currently the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, a role he has held since 2018. He is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, enjoying a 20+ year long run as 'Kane' in which he had some of the most memorable mom…

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#376: Damien Lewis - How the British Special Forces Changed The World Forever 48:36

15d ago48:36

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Damien Lewis is a former war reporter, and an acclaimed and award-winning writer. Many of his books are being made into movies or TV series including The Nazi Hunters, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and more. He has written over 35 military books which include the number one bestseller Zero Six Bravo. His new book 'SAS: Great Escapes Four' is ou…

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#375: Chris Ryan - SAS Legend Reveals All About Selection, Bravo Two Zero, Military Career & More 59:20

18d ago59:20

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Chris Ryan is a former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His latest book, 'Second Strike' is released on May 22nd 2025.Timestamps:Bravo Two Zero 0:…

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Episode 90. Physicists as Biologists: William Lanouette 1:15:35

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In prior episodes, I have interviewed many people about the history of physics and physics-adjacent topics such as nuclear disarmament. Many of the physicists we have discussed also made forays into biology. Today I explore this transition of physicists working in biology with William Lanouette. Bill is a writer and public policy analyst who has sp…

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#374: Dr Rouzita Rashtian - The Shocking Dangers Of Root Canals, Mercury Fillings & Fluoride 1:16:03

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Dr Rouzita Rashtian is a biological dentist based in California who specialises in holistic dentistry. Connect with Dr Rashtian here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityDentalCenter/Website: https://serenitydentalcenter.com/doctor/dr-rashtian/00:00 - The role of Oral Health in Overall Health03:00 - What is biological dentistry06:00 - The rol…

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#373: Professor Bill Von Hippel - How The Modern World Has Made Us Miserable & Lonely 56:17

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Bill Von Hippel is one of the worlds most renowned Social Psychologists, a best-selling author and private research consultant. Bills work has spanned several topics, including how our evolutionary past influence our cognitive, social and emotional lives today.Bills new book ‘The Social Paradox’ is available now. Buy and connect with Bill here: htt…

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Episode 89. Göttingen Physics: Tim Salditt, Kurt Schönhammer, & Sarah Köster 1:15:39

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Prior to the rise of Nazism, the University of Göttingen hosted most of the top physicists in the world, either as resident or visiting scientists. With us to discuss the history of physics in Göttingen are Tim Salditt, Kurt Schönhammer, and Sarah Köster. In this conversation over tea at the University of Göttingen, we discuss how Göttingen became …

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#372: Professor Adam Frank - The New Developments In The Search For Extraterrestrial Life 49:34

2M ago49:34

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In this episode of Freedom Pact, Lewis is joined by Professor Adam Frank for a discussion about the search for alien life, the potential for discovering biosignatures and technosignatures on exoplanets, the importance of continued exploration in our solar system and beyond, The Silurian Hypothesis, which posits that technological civilisations may …

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#371: Dr. Jamie Roberts - A Complete History Of The IDW: Joe Rogan, Sam Harris, Bret Weinstein & More 1:35:15

2M ago1:35:15

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Dr Jamie Roberts is a Lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and the author of The Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future). In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Jamie Q. Roberts explore the origins and implications of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), discussing key fig…

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#370: John Lennox - Debating Atheism & Proving The Existence of God 43:47

2M ago43:47

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John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He is Pres…

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#369: Avi Loeb - Harvard Physicist On Evidence Of Interstellar Technology 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

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Avi Loeb is a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, and expert in astrophysics. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project. Avi has published 9 books, including 'Extraterrestrial' and 'Interstellar', and over 1,000 scientific papers on topics such as black holes and extraterrestrial life. He direct…

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Episode 88. Polymerase Chain Reaction: Henry Erlich 1:40:48

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The history of science is punctuated by moments of technological innovation that produce a paradigm shift and a subsequent flurry of discovery. A recent technological innovation that generated diverse discoveries, ranging from a profound shift in our understanding of the origin of humanity to a seismic change in the criminal justice system, is the …

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#368: Tim Tactics - Ex Government Insider Reveals UFO & Alien Secrets 1:23:47

3M ago1:23:47

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Tim Tactics has an extensive background in the covert European Governance sector, where he worked on projects dedicated to understanding the presence and purpose of extraterrestrial life on Earth. During these projects, he claims to have encountered non-terrestrial life, a reality that, due to recent mainstream coverage, is meeting huge interest wo…

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#367: Dr David Spiegel - Using Hypnosis For Health, Stress & Pain Management 58:39

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Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific art…

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#366: Professor Agnes Callard - Is The Examined Life Actually Worth Living? 56:54

3M ago56:54

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Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Ou…

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#365: Ian Leslie - Is Lying An Inescapable Part Of Being Human? 46:07

4M ago46:07

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My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.' In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimenta…

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#364: Sahil Bloom - Master These 5 Areas To Live An INCREDIBLE Life 43:21

4M ago43:21

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Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author.In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the conc…

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Episode 87. Meitner's Atom: Marissa Moss 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Lise Meitner was the most important female physicist of the 20th century. She made fundamental discoveries on the atom, including, most famously, being the first to discover the idea of fission. This she did as she puzzled over experimental results generated by her colleague Otto Hahn. Hahn, but not Meitner, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry fo…

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#363: David Holmes - Harry Potter Stuntman On The Accident That Changed His Life Forever 1:00:47

4M ago1:00:47

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David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dra…

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#362: Professor Russell Foster - The New Science Of Improving Your Sleep 1:02:05

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Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 New Sleep Research 2:30…

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#361: Speaking Coach To The Political Elite: How To Become A MASTER Communicator | Michael Chad Hoeppner 1:09:08

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Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguis…

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#360: Lee Holden - Qigong Master: Do These Exercises To Live Longer & Prevent Illness 54:25

4M ago54:25

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Lee Holden Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master. He is also a well known television personality who has appeared regularly on PBS. In 2009, he was honored by the International Chi Gong Association. Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter…

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#359: Dr Sean O'Mara - The Belly Fat Doctor: Do These 7 Things To SHRED Belly Fat FAST 53:41

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Dr Sean O'Mara, MD is a Physician specialising in optimising human performance. In this conversation today, we discuss what visceral fat is, whay visceral fat is so dangerous and effective strategies for burning it.00:00 - What visceral fat is 06:01 - how visceral fat influenced the US election 10:54 - What makes a face attractive 24:00 - The best …

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#358: Dr George Touliatos - How To To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels 39:33

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Dr. George Touliatos is a physician who specialises in biopathology and is a former competitive championship bodybuilder. He is otherwise known as 'Dr Testosterone.'In this episode, we discuss why all men should care about their testosterone levels, dangers of low testosterone, ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels, the effects of alcoho…

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#357: Hospice Nurse Penny - What Caring For The Dying Taught Me About Living & Life After Death 45:43

5M ago45:43

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Hospice Nurse Penny is a nationally certified hospice nurse with more than 17 years experience of looking after the dying.In this conversation, hospice nurse Penny discusses the taboo surrounding death, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse about dying, and her personal journey with death anxiety. She shares insights from her experiences with …

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#356: Errol Musk - Elon Musk's Dad On Occupying Mars, Trump, Twitter Takeover & More 38:51

5M ago38:51

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Errol Musk is a retired engineer, politician and businessman. He is the father of Elon Musk, the world's richest man. In this episode, Errol talks about growing up poor to becoming a millionaire in his early twenties, bringing up his children as a single father, Elon's interest in space and computers from a young age, wether Elon will ever occupy M…

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Episode 86. Quantum Mechanics: Jim Baggott 2:15:56

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Humanity's understanding of the universe radically altered with the advent of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century. The theory of quantum mechanics describes how nature behaves at or below the scale of atoms, and the road to that theory was littered with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. With us to discuss the development of quantum mechan…

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#355: Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnson - The New Science Of Human Immortality 55:11

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Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston is a neuroscientist at Monash University, Australia, where he investigates methods for characterising the nature of conscious experiences, and author of The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death. In 2019, he obtained his PhD from The University of Melbourne, where he researched how genetic and environmen…

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#354: Caroline Middelsdorf - How To Understand & Overcome Trauma 54:09

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Caroline Middelsdorf is a trauma expert, coach, international psychologist, and empowered trauma survivor. In this episode Caroline explains what trauma really is, how parenting styles can lead to trauma responses, techniques for managing trauma, how to heal from trauma, how to identify unresolved trauma and much more. Timestamps: Upcoming 0:00 Und…

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#353: Dr Gail Saltz - Sex Expert: How To Create An Incredible Sex Life & Rekindle Lost Sparks! 55:03

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Dr. Gail Saltz is a renowned psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author, widely recognized for her expertise in mental health, relationships, and human sexuality. As an associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltz has spent decades helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional lives.…

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#352: The 7 Best Lessons of 2024 49:10

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To close out 2024, we bring you this compilation of 7 of the best lessons taught by guests of the Freedom Pact podcast featuring Robert Sapolsky, Iain McGilchrist, Annie Jacobsen, Oliver Burkeman, George Kamel, Ellen Langer and Neil Lawrence. 00:00 Intro01:03 Robert Sapolsky On Dopamine09:48 Iain McGilchrist On Consciousness20:23 Annie Jacobsen On …

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Episode 85. SWOPSI: Joel Primack & Robert Jaffe 1:43:49

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Societal problems big and small typically have a scientific element, often in a central way, yet most scientists are not directly involved in policy. My guests sought to change that in 1969 when they created the Stanford Workshops on Social and Political Issues, or SWOPSI. SWOPSI was founded by three students, two of whom are with us today: Joel Pr…

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#351: Blaine Anderson - #1 Men's Dating Coach On How To Become An Elite Man In Dating 46:45

6M ago46:45

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Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men at at @DatingByBlaine .In this episode of the Freedom Pact Podcast, Blaine Anderson explains wether their really are 'leagues' in dating, how to approach women with confidence, how to meet women in the gym, strategies for effective first dates, overcoming the fear of rejection and the differences between on…

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Episode 84. The Academy: Bret Stephens 1:51:22

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Institutions of higher education, especially in the United States, have received a great deal of attention over the past two generations regarding their ideological march to the left, and the impacts, real or imagined, on society at large. Criticism of American universities has sharpened since Oct. 7, 2023, as the Hamas attack on Israel was closely…

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#350: Dr Robert Sapolsky - You’ve Been Lied To About Testosterone, Dopamine, Depression & Free Will 52:26

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Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant'. In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Lewis & Dr Sapolsky delve into the complexities of dopamine, testosterone, oxytocin, and depression, exploring how these biological factors influence human behavio…

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#349: Allan Lichtman - The Election Expert Predicts The 2024 U.S Election 33:26

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In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, historian Alan Lichtman discusses his renowned prediction system, 'the Keys to the White House', which has accurately forecasted presidential elections for over 40 years. Lichtman explains the nonpartisan nature of his predictions, the development of the prediction system and the significance of it's var…

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Episode 83. Hebrew: Shalom Goldman 1:45:37

8M ago1:45:37

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What was the Western World's understanding of the origins of humanity prior to the Enlightenment? Why did Christopher Columbus have a Hebrew speaker on his voyages of exploration? Why did the American universities founded before the Revolution have Hebrew in their curriculum? What role did linguistics play in the late 19th century modernization of …

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#348: Dr William Li - Heal Your Body: Using Food To Prevent And STARVE Cancer 47:36

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Dr William Li is an award-winning scientist, medical doctor and New York Times best selling author. William Li has served on the faculties at Harvard, Tufts and Dartmouth. His groundbreaking research has affected more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes and obesity. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:34 - What is driving increasing risks of cancer…

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#347: Dr Nick Spencer - Why Christianity Will Survive In The Age of AI 55:18

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Nick Spencer an author, and Senior Fellow at Theos. He is the author of a number of books and reports, including Magisteria: the entangled histories of science and religion (Oneworld, 2023), The Political Samaritan: how power hijacked a parable (Bloomsbury, 2017), The Evolution of the West (SPCK, 2016) and Atheists: The Origin of the Species (Bloom…

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#346: Roy Baumeister - Failing Relationships Are Ruining Our Mental Health & Are Making Us Numb! 1:10:00

9M ago1:10:00

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Professor Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published over 700 scientific works, including over 40 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. As of 2023, He hol…

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Episode 82. Jerusalem Archeology: Jodi Magness 1:42:51

9M ago1:42:51

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Archeology is the science that most directly connects us with our past, and no city in the world has been subject to more archeological interest than Jerusalem. With us to explore the archeology of Jerusalem is Jodi Magness. Jodi is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Since 2002, she has been the Kenan Distinguished Professor for…

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