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FAKD

Joseph Rowan

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FAKD takes a look into the complex business of counterfeit and fake items on the market. How to tell fake items from real items and how not to get scammed.
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Welcome to "The Vpod," hosted by Vinu Joseph, a former United States Marine and Iraqi war veteran, currently pursuing graduate studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Join Vinu on a multifaceted journey that explores the hidden facets of crime, delves into pressing social issues, and takes you behind the scenes of the captivating worlds of Politics, Social Issues, Crime and International Geo Politicss Whether you're a true-crime enthusiast, a social issues advocate, or simply intrigued ...
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Conversations with Tyler

Mercatus Center at George Mason University

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Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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WritersMosaic - illuminating, in-depth conversations between writers. The series brings global majority writers face-to-face to explore each other’s work and thought. The knowledge, excitement and curiosity of fellow writers in these informal exchanges bring to light the connecting currents that flow through contemporary UK writing, reflecting profound changes in our cultural diversity, social experience and imaginative responses.
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Antimony

Amy Richter and The Silver Linings Players

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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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Most people who leave Wall Street after twenty years either retire or find another way to make a lot of money. Chris Arnade chose to walk through cities most travelers never truly see. What emerged from this approach is a unique form of street-level sociology that has attracted a devoted following on Substack. Arnade's work suggests that our most s…
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Any Austin has carved a unique niche for himself on YouTube: analyzing seemingly mundane or otherwise overlooked details in video games with the seriousness of an art critic examining Renaissance sculptures. With millions of viewers hanging on his every word about fluvial flows in Breath of the Wild or unemployment rates in the towns of Skyrim, Aus…
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Are your hydration packets actually helping… or just hyped-up sugar water? In this deep-dive episode, we explore the history of hydration—from ancient solutions to modern wellness marketing. You'll learn how hydration science evolved, why electrolyte balance matters, and how shady brands are cashing in on your thirst. We expose the red flags of fak…
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Planning a trip to Greece? Don’t fall for the tourist traps! In this episode, we break down the top scams in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete—from inflated taxi fares and fake rental damage claims to sneaky restaurant bills and distraction thefts. Whether you’re island-hopping or exploring ancient ruins, this guide will help you spot red flags…
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John Arnold built his fortune in energy trading by surrounding himself with smart people, maintaining emotional detachment, sensing market imbalances through first-principles analysis, and focusing with laser intensity on a single niche until he dominated it completely. Now he's applying that same analytical rigor to philanthropy, where he's discov…
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In 2026, Las Vegas will host the first-ever Enhanced Games—where athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs. Backed by big names like Peter Thiel and Trump Jr., this event is rewriting the rules of competition. We break down how it started, who’s competing, what’s at stake, and why it’s sparking global controversy. Is this the future o…
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In this episode we talk with owner Billy from the beverage start-up "Loom" - check out www.drinkloom.com for more information about the company and to support him! Billy had engaged in a collaboration with famed DJ and Producer Scott Storch for $3000 only to get ghosted by him and the collaboration never to be fulfilled as promised. We discuss the …
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Get tickets to the CWT live show at 92NY with David Brooks! Theodore Schwartz stands at the pinnacle of neurosurgical expertise. With over 500 published articles, 200 pieces of commentary, and 5 patents to his name—effectively producing a scholarly work every two weeks for three decades—Schwartz spent most of his career at Weill Cornell Medicine, w…
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In this jaw-dropping episode, we unravel the surreal story of George Santos—the U.S. Congressman who lied about everything. From fake degrees and phony Wall Street jobs to inventing his own heritage and stealing campaign funds, Santos wasn’t just embellishing—he was inventing a whole new identity.We break down how he got elected on a mountain of li…
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Few understand both the promise and limitations of artificial general intelligence better than Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic. With a background in journalism and the humanities that sets him apart in Silicon Valley, Clark offers a refreshingly sober assessment of AI's economic impact—predicting growth of 3-5% rather than the 20-30% touted by …
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Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff approaches global finance with the same strategic foresight that made him a chess grandmaster. Author of the new book Our Dollar, Your Problem, Rogoff doesn't sugarcoat America's future: he foresees a significant inflation shock within a decade, far more severe than the post-COVID bout. When this second wave hits, h…
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In this episode of FAKD, we bring on guest host Will Duffy to discuss his "Final Experiment" documentary at Union Glacier Base in Antarctica. We discuss flat earth and how he aims to completely abolish the rediculous "theory". Be sure to follow him on his YouTube page to get the most updated information on when the documentary will be coming out!…
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Chris Dixon believes we're at a pivotal inflection point in the internet's evolution. As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Read Write Own, Chris believes the current internet, dominated by large platforms like YouTube and Spotify, has strayed far from its decentralized roots. He argues that the next era—powered by blockchain te…
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What if I told you the U.S. government once drafted a plan to stage terrorist attacks on American soil, blow up its own ships, and fake a plane hijacking—all to start a war with Cuba? Sounds like a conspiracy theory, right? It's not. It's called Operation Northwoods, and it was very real. In this episode of FAKD, we dive deep into one of the most s…
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It’s Beatles day! In this deep dive into one of music's most legendary partnerships, Ian Leslie and Tyler unpack the complex relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Leslie, whose book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs examines this creative pairing, reveals how their contrasting personalities—John's intuitive, sometimes chaotic approa…
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Does riding a rocket for 11 minutes make you an astronaut… or just a really expensive passenger? We break down the real definition of an astronaut, why titles matter, and how media hype is diluting decades of grit, science, and sacrifice. This one’s part science, part shade — and all orbit, no filter. Spoiler alert: If you didn’t train, float, fix,…
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Think you know what “Made in USA” really means? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we peel back the red, white, and blue sticker to uncover the real story behind the label that’s supposed to stand for quality, integrity, and homegrown pride. From its historic roots in post-war industry to modern marketing loopholes, we explore what it takes …
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Jennifer Pahlka believes America's bureaucratic dysfunction is deeply rooted in outdated processes and misaligned incentives. As the founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service, she has witnessed firsthand how government struggles to adapt to the digital age, often trapped in rigid procedures and disconnected fro…
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This week on FakdPodcast, we dive headfirst into the wildest frauds, fakes, and financial foul play making headlines around the world. From cyberattacks on retirement accounts to con artists scamming NBA stars, the deception is global — and relentless.🕵️‍♂️ Here’s what we’re exposing this week:💻 Cyber Heist Down Under: Over 10,000 Australian supera…
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Sheilagh Ogilvie has spent decades examining the institutional structures that shaped European economic history, challenging conventional wisdom about everything from guilds to marriage patterns. In her conversation with Tyler, she reveals how studying pandemic responses from the Black Death to COVID-19 provides a unique lens for understanding deep…
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In 2022, the writer Hanif Kureishi, best known for his novel the Buddha of Suburbia, suffered a terrible accident which left him with paralysing spinal injuries. He has continued to write and has since published Shattered, a memoir, about the experience. Chitra Ramaswamy talks to Ruvani Ranasinha, author of a recent biography of Kureishi, and the n…
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The actor, singer and writer Renu Arora talks to Sita Brahmachari about her creative life. Renu discusses her writing, her work on stage, her feeling of connection with Frida Kahlo, and her collaborations including the creation of The Burgundy Book, a concept album inspired by her life-changing accident and near-death experience.…
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What happens when a liberal thinker shifts his attention from polarization to economic abundance? Ezra Klein’s new book with Derek Thompson, Abundance, argues for an agenda of increased housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and innovation. But does abundance clash with polarization—or offer a way through it? In this conversation, Ezra and Tyler di…
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Are height maxing pills the secret to growing a few extra inches, or just another scam preying on insecurities? In this episode of FAKD, we break down the outrageous claims behind these so-called growth supplements and expose the pseudoscience used to lure in hopeful buyers.From fake before-and-after photos to misleading “clinical studies,” we’ll u…
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Carl Zimmer is one of the finest science communicators of our time, having spent decades writing about biology, evolution, and heredity. His latest (and 16th) book, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, explores something even more fundamental—how the very air around us is teeming with life, from pollen to pathogens to microbes floa…
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In this episode, we dive into the chilling mystery of Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer whose identity has eluded investigators for over a century. After more than 130 years, new scientific advancements and shocking DNA evidence have reignited the conversation about his true identity. We’ll explore the gruesome murders that terrorized Vic…
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How much of your life’s trajectory was set in motion centuries ago? Gregory Clark has spent decades studying social mobility, and his findings suggest that where you land in society is far more predictable than we like to think. Using historical data, surname analysis, and migration patterns, Clark argues that social mobility rates have remained la…
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Sita Brahmachari talks with the Dr Darren Chetty and Professor Karen Sands-O’Connor about their new book Beyond the Secret Garden which traces how Black and racially minoritised characters have been represented in ‘the secret garden’ of British children’s literature from its earliest stages. The interview was recorded at the end of 2024, ahead of t…
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