Best Line Cook Thoughts Podcasts (2025)

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The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden 13:43

4h ago13:43

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Actress Chloé Hayden is best known for her role as Quinnie on the popular TV show "Heartbreak High" — one of the first-ever autistic characters to actually be played by an autistic person. Now, she's inviting us to imagine a world where seeing autistic people in any role isn't groundbreaking, it's simply expected. Want to help shape TED’s shows goi…

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Pistol Duels Existed Across the 19th-Century World, But Only the Chaos of the American West Produced Gunfighters 51:30

14h ago51:30

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To understand American history and its deep-seated relationship with violence, we must look to the last three decades of the 1800s in the American West, which had the highest murder rate per capita in American history. And it all boils down to one place: Texas. Texas was born in violence, on two fronts, with Mexico to the south and the Comanche to …

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World's Best Farter-In Court? Rubber Bullet To The Groin! A "Lolita's Line" School Bus! 1:12:07

1d ago1:12:07

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If you have to face the judge, it's best to find a wardrobe that does not present you as the "World's Best Farter". ICE protests got one guy a rubber bullet to his manhood & he wound up in the hospital with some deflated balls. Some Canadian school children got to be in "Lolita's Line" as they boarded a school bus driven by a man in a pink school g…

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The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski 14:10

1d ago14:10

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After a mysterious wave of tics and twitches swept through a small-town high school in New York, documentary podcaster Dan Taberski set out to investigate what was really happening. Drawing on extensive research and intimate interviews with the people involved, he explores the roots of mass hysteria — and what it reveals about the line between illn…

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Let's get real about free speech | Greg Lukianoff 13:13

2d ago13:13

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"Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech," says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk, he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" — and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED M…

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Rome Definitively Eclipsed Greece in 197 BC By Making the Alexandrian Phalanx/Cavalry Obsolete 46:35

3d ago46:35

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The battle of Cynoscephalae represents a key moment in the history of the Greco-Roman world. In this one battle the Macedonian hold over mainland Greece was broken, with the Roman Republic rising in its place as the pre-eminent power in the Greek East. At Cynoscephalae, the proud Macedonian kingdom of Antigonid monarch Philip V was humbled, its arm…

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Rockpile Report - 771 - 10 Year Anniversary: A Decade of Bills Adjacent Nonsense 55:23

3d ago55:23

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We reflect on 10 years of podcasting!By Blue Wire

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The US bombed Iran. Now what? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer 47:32

3d ago47:32

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On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, wa…

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Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters 1:13:04

4d ago1:13:04

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Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dynamics, often going head-to-head with the most prominent figures in the technology industry. She joins a live studio audience to talk about her inimitable career covering the ever-evolving world of tech…

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Selfie In The Slammer; PA Can "FIll Your Hole; Ozempic Delivers BIG Results In Men 1:41:21

5d ago1:41:21

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Some people will go to new levels of stupidity to get that perfect selfie. Even if it means getting locked in a jail cell...by accident. A town in PA has found a catchy way for people to remember how to get their holes filled. Men have found a side effect from a diet drug that does not make their manhood thinner. And my Insane FL Nephew, "Pancho Gu…

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How do you prepare for jobs that don't exist yet? A work expert and a YouTuber answer | Jon Youshaei and Michelle Weise 28:39

5d ago28:39

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Video creator Jon Youshaei and workplace expert Michelle Weise team up to crack the code on how to thrive through career chaos. They discuss how technological change is upending traditional career paths, explore the art of making your skills stand out and offer essential advice for young people entering the workforce. (This conversation is part of …

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Rockpile Report - 770 - How Big is the 2025 Roster Bubble? 1:33:30

6d ago1:33:30

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We celebrate 10 years of Bills podcasts with a look at the pre-camp roster bubble & compare it to years past - this might be the most complete team Buffalo has seen in years!By Blue Wire

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Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West 16:52

6d ago16:52

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Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understand what it means for building successful relationships, says author and psychiatrist George Blair-West. Drawing from his extensive experience working with couples, he shares four questions every couple should ask themselves before tying the knot — and…

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio 6:59

7d ago6:59

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At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fi…

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Exploring the Wreckage of the Britannic (the Titanic’s Sister Ship) and Discovering Why It Sunk in 50 Minutes 48:25

8d ago48:25

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The RMS Titanic is history’s most famous shipwreck, but it wasn’t the only ship of its kind. The White Star Line built two other nearly identical vessels: The RMS Olympic and Britannic. The Olympic carried passengers until 1935 and can be visited today. The Brittanic sank only four years after her sister ship the Titanic off the Greek island of Kea…

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Cicada Craziness; "Fine Water" Tasting; & An 80ft. Phallus Seen From Space 1:14:27

8d ago1:14:27

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If you thought water was tasteless, think again. Apparently rich people have better taste in ways you've never expected. I know those crazy cicadas are big, but I didn't think they were big enough to cause a car crash. But if we're talking "big" nothing's bigger than what Google Maps caught from space that was carved into a baseball field. In this …

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy 11:07

8d ago11:07

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In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold. Wa…

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama 11:02

9d ago11:02

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Palm oil is in nearly every commodity you use — food, shampoo, makeup and more — but harvesting this essential material has contributed to the destruction of millions of hectares of forests globally. Sustainability leader Andika Putraditama shares how a groundbreaking collaboration between conservationists and global brands is turning this crisis o…

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Did Tariffs Make America a Manufacturing Powerhouse Or Trigger Economic Misery and Stifle Global Trade?ads) 44:55

10d ago44:55

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At a time when debates over tariffs, regulation, and the scope of government are back at center stage. Is this time in American history unprecedented, or can we find parallels in the past? For example, has trade “hollowed out” U.S. manufacturing—or have fact tariffs like the Corn Laws in Britain hurt working-class families the most? Was the Great D…

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 11:33

10d ago11:33

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Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils a radical new economic model that could transform how creative people build sustainable careers, amass collective wealth and escape the burnout of hustle culture. Hear his vision for how artists can pool resources, share profits and own their work in a new kind of economy, as he poses a tantalizing vie…

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 26:22

12d ago26:22

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Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless prioritization, and how Steve Jobs and Apple delivered breakthrough innovation by strategi…

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Stealing Wind, Stolen Bathroom Vanity--On A BIKE; & A 200-y/o Condom 1:39:23

12d ago1:39:23

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You may have heard of "breaking wind", but stealing it? The Belgians have found themselves in a little "Dutch"... If you're remodeling your home in Memphis, TN you'd better secure your bathroom. Some bold theives rode off with a vanity on their BIKES. A Dutch museum is educating patrons on 17th century sex with a display of a condom made from a she…

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Ep 769: Cook Narrative Implodes & MiniCamp Thoughts 1:29:18

13d ago1:29:18

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The James Cook rumor mill has derailed & were here for it! A look at the contract non-drama, QB2 competition brewing, players we've grown to root for ahead of camp & more!By Blue Wire

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile 27:47

13d ago27:47

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How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people think. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featur…

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott 16:55

13d ago16:55

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"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become…

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee 14:08

14d ago14:08

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Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world…

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Alan Pinkerton: The Private Detective Who Saved Lincoln’s Life and Built America’s Contract Security State 50:07

15d ago50:07

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Alan Pinkerton is perhaps the most over-achieving barrel-maker who ever lived. After practicing his trade in rural Illinois for a few years in the 1850s, the Scottish immigrant busted up a counterfeiting ring, which got the attention of Chicago’s police department, offering him a job as a detective. From here he worked as an intelligence agent in t…

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Dancing Naked At 35,000 ft.; Ed The Zebra On The Loose; & Truck Nuts Ban In Idaho 1:08:13

15d ago1:08:13

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David danced naked before the Lord in the Old Testament in the Bible, but I don't think the Britih Airways crew member was getting religious in the World Club cabin toilet. It's pretty common to see a traffic jam on I-24 in Central TN but not caused by a zebra on the loose running down the interstate. If you're planning on driving to or through the…

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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie 13:01

15d ago13:01

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Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows how you can join in on the fun. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED Me…

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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller 15:30

16d ago15:30

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Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions …

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