Best Neil Hopkins Podcasts (2025)

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The libertarian prophet of the abundance movement, with Virginia Postrel 1:05:29

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The intellectual-political discussion of the so-called abundance movement typically is described as a debate taking place almost entirely on the left. But in fact many of its major themes were being discussed in right-leaning circles decades ago. Virginia Postrel, a libertarian thinker and journalist who was the former editor-in-chief of Reason mag…

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2025.26 Press to Play - that unmistakable eighties sound 1:21:23

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Marv and I are joined by Luca Perasi, as we discuss one of his latest books, "Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound." We talk about his book, the album, the single "Spies Like Us" and many other things going on in McCartney land, post Broad Street, and before things moved toward "Flowers in the Dirt" and the eighties run!…

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2025.25 Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Dave Grohl, Sirvana, Neil Young, Ringo Starr and more.... 1:18:16

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In honor of Paul's Birthday, Marv and I look at Paul with others. Sometimes it was at a big event, sometimes it was at a McCartney show with the McCartney band, and sometimes in the shows of folks like Bruce, Neil or the Foo's. #madeonzencastrBy Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.b01 Tribute to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone 1:15:14

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In honor of Brian Wilson's posting, a bonus episode. Queen of All Beatles Media Kit O'Toole joins Marv and myself as we honor and remember two musical giants, on the occasion of the anniversary of Brian Wilson's birth. A bit off topic, but there is plenty of Beatles content, and there is no question the Beatles as we know them would've been very di…

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2025.24 Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Wally Palmer, Richard Page and Greg Bissonette 1:15:04

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This week Lonnie and I go back to 2010/2011 and consider the most recent world tour of Ringo and the All Starr's. From "Hang on Sloopy" to "Frankenstein" to Kyrie, and lots from Ringo's then new record! All we are saying is Give Peace a Chance with a Little Help from Your Friends.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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Populism and working-class nostalgia for the 1950s, with Alan Ehrenhalt 53:32

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Donald Trump’s most resonant political slogan has always been the one he borrowed from Ronald Reagan: “Make America Great Again.” Trump rarely has been pushed to define when exactly he believes America experienced the greatness he promises to recapture. But many of his followers believe that America’s golden age — particularly for its working class…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 27 | Real Estate and Commercial Investment in Crisis Markets with Greg Friedman 54:16

20d ago54:16

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Greg Friedman has a financial journey that starts in his early childhood, investing his birthday money, and has brought him to launching Peachtree Group in 2007. In this episode, he explains what he calls the Mispriced Risk Business and how he’s overseen $11 billion in real estate investments. Key takeaways: Greg’s first memories and how they shape…

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2025.23 Brian in 1964 1:17:18

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Two appearances from Brian Epstein in 1964. An October spot on "What's My Line?", where panelists try and deduce the role that [sic] "Barry Epstein" plays within the Beatles organization. Despite Paul Anka excusing himself (Anka knew Brian), the other panelists managed to figure out the "line" of Brian pretty quickly! This is followed by a discussi…

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2025.22 Chris O'Dell - Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Queen, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Asher and More... 1:28:56

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Marv and I are honored to be joined by Chris O'Dell, as we discuss her travels through rock and roll. After some initial forays into the industry, she met Derek Taylor (who introduced her to her new roommate, Teri Garr. Soon enough, she found herself in EMI with the Beatles (and cameo-ing on both "Hey Jude" and "Revolution"), the Apple rooftop, the…

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Exploring the Secrets of Political Charisma, with Molly Worthen 1:07:24

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We all have an opinion about charismatic leaders — but do we really know what “charisma” means? Molly Worthen, in her new book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump, points out that charismatic leaders historically haven’t always been distinguished for their charm or compelling oratory. Rather, charismat…

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Episode 23: The 'Decolonial Bandwagon’ (with Leon Moosavi) 38:35

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In this episode Catarina Carvalho and Sara de Sousa talk to Leon Moosavi about decoloniality, international students, and what he terms the ‘decolonial bandwagon’. EPISODE NOTES: ‘The Decolonial Bandwagon and the Dangers of Intellectual Decolonisation’ ‘The Myth of Academic Tolerance: The Stigmatisation of East Asian Students in Western Higher Educ…

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2025.21 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part Two 1:01:46

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More from the Gab Four. Jon, Lonnie, Martin and I continue our thoughts on Beatles 1969 - Abbey Road and ??? What else might the sessions of January 1969 become? Each of us assembled significantly different album(s) from the multitudes of songs rehearsed, jammed or half-remembered by the Beatles (and captured for us on the nagras). Tune in and see …

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2025.20 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part One 1:05:17

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Gab Four together again. Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and myself sit down to consider alternate albums that might've come out of the January 1969 sessions. Beware, the ripples through time extend well beyond a single record. What happens to the film? Abbey Road? Do all roads lead to "For You Blue?" George Martin, Glyn Johns and others gue…

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2025.19 George Harrison, David Bromberg, Jesse Ed Davis, Don Nix, Bobby Keys and Nicky Hopkins 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

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George Harrison played with many associates of both Dylan and the Stones. Bobby Keys was one of the most renowned sax men of rock and roll, Nicky Hopkins contributed to the buzz of "Revolution", and Jesse "Ed" Davis had his fingerprints all over early seventies solo Beatles. This week, we consider some recordings, most made at Apple Studios, most f…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 26 | How Elite School Districts Became a Billion-Dollar Investment Strategy with Sean O'Dowd 37:18

2M ago37:18

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What do elite school districts have to do with resilient real estate investing? In this episode, Sean O’Dowd, Managing Partner of Scholastic Capital, shares how his “Scholastic Thesis” turns high-demand education zones into a powerful, defensive investment strategy. With multi-year leases, strict buy-box criteria, and a data-driven mindset, his app…

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2025.18 McCartney Politics Part II (1972-present) 1:11:12

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More of Paul McCartney and his political notions. Animal Rights, Gun Violence, "No More Landmines", and the environment have been a big part of the "McCartney brand" for the last 30-35 years. We continue from last week, as we touch on nearly a full album of political thought from "the cute Beatle", and how Paul's brand of radicalism was both simila…

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Episode 22: Porto Walking Tour (with Kai Fernandes) 23:43

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In this episode Peter D’Sena talks to Kai Fernandes about his walking tours of Porto, Portugal; race and tourism; and the interpersonal dimensions of his work. EPISODE NOTES: Born and raised in Porto, Kai Fernandes is the son of white parents and a sister of black women. He has a degree in Social Psychology and studies and thinking about social iss…

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2025.17 McCartney Politics Part I (1964-1972) 1:04:34

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Following on from "One to One", Martin and I spend this week and next discussing the politics of Paul (and Linda) McCartney. This week, the Beatle years. How Paul brought John into the peace movement (and possibly why he deserves that credit on "Give Peace a Chance"), McCartney and Bertrand Russell, Blackbird, Commonwealth and on through the early …

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2025.16 John Lennon One to One in IMAX 1:19:18

2M ago1:19:18

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Lonnie Pena and I (separately) saw "One to One: John & Yoko" in IMAX from Magnolia Pictures during it's recent run (it is still available in selected theaters, and pay streaming in May). Our first thought? They really should have emphasized that "Year in the Life" subtitle a bit more. Other than that? Tune in and find out!…

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The old, weird history of libertarianism, with Matt Zwolinski 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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When U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of his “Liberation Day” tariffs against most of America’s global trading partners in April 2025, he seemed to harken back to a centuries-old form of economic nationalism known as mercantilism, which sought prosperity through restrictive trade practices. Opponents of mercantilism from the eig…

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2025.15 Olivia Arias, Los Angeles, the Knack, Harry and Holsteins! 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

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More from Lonnie's Scrapbook as we shoot back to the late nineteen seventies and consider the Knack (the band, not the noun or the film), George Harrison's wedding to Olivia, the 1979 fire at Ringo's residence, the aftermath of Paul McCartney / January 1981, and the farms of John and Yoko - including their Holstein cattle (Mango the cow!).…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 25 | Gen Z Grit in the Finance Industry with Connor Lapean 43:19

3M ago43:19

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Connor Lapean, Investment Research Associate at Banríon Capital Management, opens up about breaking into alternative investments while still in college. From battling imposter syndrome to embracing AI and spotting opportunities in private credit, Connor shares what it really takes to earn trust and grow fast in a high-stakes industry. With a ground…

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2025.14 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.2 1:14:01

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More from the Gab Four! Lonnie, Jon, Martin and I wander from Revolver through the Beatles era, passing by landmarks including "Teddy Boy", "Ms. L.", "Goodnight Vienna", "Lavatory Lil", Mr. Double-It-Up", and the "Dark Sweet Lady". Stories and characters you know and love, and maybe some you should discover! Who doesn't want two girls [or young men…

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Understanding the diploma divide, with Matt Grossmann and Dave Hopkins 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

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The most important U.S. political trend of the 21st century, according to most observers, is the increasing tendency of college-educated voters to support the Democratic Party and for non-college-educated voters to support the Republican Party. In many ways, the two parties have swapped their historic bases. When John F. Kennedy won the presidency …

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2025.13 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.1 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

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A Gab Four spectacular! Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and I gathered to talk about the characters and stories in Beatles songs. They started with covers of folks like Long Tall Sally, and this episode takes us through Rubber Soul, where the band gives us Michelle, the Nowhere Man, and asks about the possibility of exchanging golden rings i…

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2025.12 George Harrison, Gary Wright and Billy Preston! 1:11:32

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George was quite busy between "All Things Must Pass" and "The Concert for Bangladesh". However, many of the things he played on were not under his own name! We look at two projects where George was a significant contributer: Gary Wright's "Footprint", and Billy Preston's "I Wrote a Simple Song". Excellent playing, and a link between George's Beatle…

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Our contentious universities, with Neil L. Rudenstine 55:24

3M ago55:24

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In the first few months of the second Trump administration, the White House in effect declared war on the nation’s colleges and universities, and particularly the most selective and prestigious among them. Vice President JD Vance had famously declared in 2021 that “the universities are the enemy,” but conservative antipathy against higher education…

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2025.11 Ringo at the Ryman on CBS 1:17:50

4M ago1:17:50

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Lonnie and I chat about the CBS version of "Ringo and Friends at the Ryman" which aired on Monday, March 10, 2025. Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and even Larkin Poe honor the man, the music, the COUNTRY legend that is Ringo Starr.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.10 Spot the Looney - The Ultimate Cash Grab (Disc One) 1:06:34

4M ago1:06:34

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Marv and I sit down to talk the first disc of the new 2024 edition of the Internet favorite "Spot the Looney". Ever wondered where you could find those rarities George Harrison played on that are not readily available from Apple (records or Music)? Try this box. Harry, Derek and the Dominoes, the Remo Four, the Silkie, Bobby Whitlock, Ashton Gardne…

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Reevaluating Christianity’s bargain with democracy, with Jonathan Rauch 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Jonathan Rauch would seem to be an unlikely defender of American Christianity. The eminent author, Brookings senior fellow, and Atlantic magazine contributing editor is a gay Jewish atheist — “I won the marginalized trifecta,” he observes — who grew up deeply suspicious of Christianity and its potential for (and past history of) oppression. As he d…

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2025.09 FAMSF - Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm (Sally Martin Katz) 1:07:21

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Kit O'Toole and I are honored to speak with Sally Martin Katz, the Photo Curator for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco as Paul McCartney's "Eyes of the Storm" photo exhibition comes to the deYoung museum in the Bay Area. We talk about the exhibition, the photos, and the role photography and photographers weave around the life story of Paul McC…

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2025.08 The Beatles years through the lens of George Harrison's Birthday! 1:10:14

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What ties Studio Two, the Casbah Coffee Club, the Bahamas, Rishikesh, and an airplane returning to London with the Beatles? George Harrison's birthday! After the news (where Kit once again drops in her mellifluous tones), we consider the changes in George and the Beatles as he moved from his nineteenth birthday to his twenty-second.…

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Episode 21: Decolonising Music Education (with Hanh Doan) 37:04

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In this episode ⁠Hanh Doan talks to some of her PGCE music students (now qualified teachers) about diversifying and decolonising the music curriculum. The students are Olivia Celoleskaj, Lewis White and David Woods. The dialogue is interspersed with Hanh reading Nathan Holder’s poem ‘If I Were a Racist'. FURTHER RESOURCES: Nathan Holder’s ⁠If I Wer…

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AI & Moral Ethics 15:05

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AI's growing role in education is raising significant ethical concerns. This podcast discussion of Dr Neil Hopkin's latest article explores the tensions between the promises of personalised learning and the potential for bias, data exploitation, and cultural insensitivity. It examines the need for robust ethical codes and regulatory frameworks to e…

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Why nothing works, with Marc Dunkelman 58:08

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Why can’t America do big things anymore? Marc Dunkelman, a fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, addresses this question in his new book, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Get It Back. The book’s inspiration came from his thinking about the now-vanished Pennsylvania Station, formerly New…

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2025.07 McCartney 1979 "Back to the Egg" Interview 1:22:54

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Sam Whiles joins for some chat about "Back To The Egg", but primarily one of the few interviews Paul did for "Back to the Egg". James McCartney was not quite two years old, Wings was settling into the outfit that would become the final iteration, and Paul was toying around with tunes that would become "McCartney II". Also found in this episode is n…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 24 | Rocky, the Underdogs, and Global Macro Trading with Neil Azous 54:26

5M ago54:26

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This episode features Neil Azous, Founder and CIO at Rareview Capital, and his insights from working at Goldman Sachs and the evolution of investment management towards a more personalized, goals-driven approach. Neil breaks down: • His career journey from inspiration to industry expert • The importance of goals-based investment management • Emotio…

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2025.06 Key Songs and Songwriting 1:17:41

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Marv and I sit down with Kenyon Rosewall of the "Note by Note" podcast. We each compile some of our "key" Beatles songs written during the Beatles "first act". Before there was "Help!" or "Rain", there was "Do You Want to Know a Secret", "No Reply", and even a couple of Elvis-inspired three-chord raveups!…

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Ai and the future of thinking 33:01

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Dr. Neil Hopkin's paper explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and human cognition. It questions whether the increasing reliance on AI tools, such as AI tutors and problem-solving aids, is undermining our ability to think critically and deeply. The paper examines how cognitive offloading impacts memory, learning, and prob…

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Episode 20: Resisting AI, Part 2 (with Dan McQuillan) 25:53

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In this episode (the second of two parts), ⁠⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan McQuillan⁠ about all things artificial intelligence. Please go back and listen to part 1 if you haven't already, as the conversation picks up from there! FURTHER RESOURCES: ⁠- Dan's book, Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence⁠. - ⁠Dan's …

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2025.05 There's Only One Paul McCartney (BBC 2002 review/overview) 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

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2022. Sir Paul McCartney was recovering from the passing of Linda, preparing for a tour backing his "Driving Rain" album, and celebrating fifty years of Queen Elizabeth II. The BBC gathered together a number of interesting and important figures (including Astrid Kirchherr, Jurgen Vollmer, Arthur Kelly and Kermit the Frog?) in advance of his appeara…

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Episode 19: Resisting AI, Part 1 (with Dan McQuillan) 30:36

5M ago30:36

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In this episode (the first of two parts), ⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠Dan McQuillan about all things artificial intelligence. The second part of the interview will drop soon! FURTHER RESOURCES: - Dan's book, Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence. - Dan's website. EPISODE NOTES: Dr Dan McQuillan is a Lecturer in Crea…

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DeepSeek vs OpenAI in Education 11:19

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This podcast examines the implications of two contrasting AI models—ChatGPT, a generative AI, and DeepSeek, a precision-focused search engine—for education. Discussing Dr Neil Hopkin' latest article, the AI hosts contrast the two platforms capabilities, arguing that ChatGPT's breadth risks superficial learning while DeepSeek's depth may limit acces…

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2025.04 Beatles '64 Review 1:12:46

5M ago1:12:46

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The past is gone, but something might be found to take it's place. However, sometimes, the past is only a few weeks ago. Ethan Alexanian joins Martin and I to review "Beatles '64" - the good, the bad, and the questionable.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.03 Look Up Review and Overview 1:05:28

5M ago1:05:28

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The definition of a "hit record" in 2025 is fairly difficult to determine, but by the "old fashioned" metrics, Ringo certainly has one with his country album "Look Up." Lonnie Pena and I go through the album, track-by-track and talk about the songs, guests, and the directions the career of Ringo Starr might head in. We close the show discussing the…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 23 | Courage and Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship with Dr. Renée Baker 56:28

6M ago56:28

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In this episode Brittany talks with Dr. Renée Baker, who shares her journey from corporate stability to entrepreneurial freedom, emphasizing the importance of courage, vulnerability, and financial education. She discusses strategies for preparing for financial emergencies, breaking the stigma around money conversations, and finding fulfillment in a…

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2025.02 Jon Stone's 1964 in Review 1:07:32

6M ago1:07:32

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Jon Stone is guided by Voices (or are voices guided by Jon Stone?) Following on from Beatles '64, Marv and I wanted to talk actual memories of the year with the only co-host who had some. Lots of Beatles chat, a bit of meandering (Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Sunday-Sunday-Sunday), and a tiny bit of off-period chat, but that's true to the document…

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The AI Singularity in Education: Redefining Learning for a Post-Teacher Age? 17:13

6M ago17:13

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This video podcast is part of a new series for 2025, in which I examine some of the possible forms of the future of education as a result of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, I start the series with the consideration of what might happen to education and schools if AI quickly advances beyond human intelligence.…

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2025.01 2024 in Review (Part Two) 1:17:17

6M ago1:17:17

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After a news segment (update on Julian, Richard Perry), Marv and I sit down for part two of our look back at some of the happenings in the Beatles world over the last twelve months. A passel full of Documentaries, the 'Living in the Material World" box, Ringo tour pt. 2, and the latest chapter in the "Got Back" tour. We also chat about Ringo's plan…

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2024.53 2024 in Review (Part One) 1:09:19

6M ago1:09:19

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After a news segment (Julian, Joey Molland, Ringo and Paul!), Marv and I sit down for part one of our look back at some of the happenings in the Beatles world over the last twelve months. New music in the form of an EP from Ringo, an anniversary release from Paul for "Band on the Run", a brand new mix for "One Hand Clapping" and more!…

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