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Very Bad Wizards

Tamler Sommers & David Pizarro

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Very Bad Wizards is a podcast featuring a philosopher (Tamler Sommers) and a psychologist (David Pizarro), who share a love for ethics, pop culture, and cognitive science, and who have a marked inability to distinguish sacred from profane. Each podcast includes discussions of moral philosophy, recent work on moral psychology and neuroscience, and the overlap between the two.
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Superhumanize and learn how to transform and transcend your human experience, and achieve the highest potential of mind, body and spirit. Our host Ariane Sommer brings you deeply insightful interviews with the global thought leaders in health, personal development, business, biohacking, science and spirituality - to inspire YOU to live your best life ever. Ariane is a published author, vegan biohacker and wellness entrepreneur, journalist and keynote speaker. Born in Germany and growing up i ...
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Do you dream of someday getting to perform at Carnegie Hall, or wonder what it takes to be a professional musician? The Cello Sherpa Podcast is for anyone who enjoys the tales and scales in the life of a classical musician, or for the young classical musician who dreams big! We explore all aspects of the climb to the summit from student to the professional stage! Joel Dallow, the Cello Sherpa, interviews experts in the field covering a wide range of topics surrounding this challenging career ...
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A trio of celebrity sightings, decreasing in star quality as they go -- and one of them isn't even human! Plus, Garon and Matt watched the American Music Awards so you don't have to. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode ever…
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Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast, where we explore the frontiers of human potential, consciousness, and creation. My guest today is someone whose life and work pulse with the resonance of a deep, sacred mission: Tom Cronin, keynote speaker, meditation teacher, author of The Portal, and a visionary committed to guiding humanity toward inner stil…
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 yea…
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David and Tamler heed the call to journey into the realm of Joseph Campbell. What are the unifying elements shared by myths and religions across time and culture? Does myth give us a portal into the hidden cosmic forces of the universe? Can it take us into depths of our unconscious and the nature of our own being? What is the legacy of Campbell’s t…
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Jimmy can't believe what happened when a legendary '80s band reunited at the recent Cruel World festival. Then, Chris Witaske receives some sage advice from Bob Odenkirk -- though it's unclear if he took it. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second…
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Today, I am honored to welcome a true pioneer in the field of health and essential fats—Udo Erasmus. You may know Udo as the author of the groundbreaking book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, a resource that has guided millions in understanding the critical role of fats in human health. But Udo is far more than a bestselling author. He is a biochemi…
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Question of the Day: would we want Sean Penn on the podcast if it meant allowing him to smoke in our studio? Then, it's mail time, and yet another Oreo taste-test! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of ev…
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord …
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Today’s guest is someone whose work resonates at the intersection of science, sovereignty, and the extraordinary healing potential of the human mind. Brandy Gillmore is a mind-body healing expert, researcher, and inspirational speaker known for her groundbreaking discoveries on self-healing. After a debilitating injury left her in chronic pain and …
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If you were wondering how many ways a man can shave his face, then this is the clip for you! Plus, Alison isn't sure how to pronounce "caramel," and Matt's marriage may hinge on whether or not "dog" rhymes with "blog." To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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David and Tamler return to their happy place and talk about two pieces by JL Borges – the story “Shakespeare’s Memory” and the [essay/story/poem/literary sketch??] “Everything and Nothing.” What would it mean to have the memory of a supreme artist like Shakespeare? Would it help us understand his work, or how he was able to produce masterpiece afte…
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While discussing the top protest songs of the '80s, Jimmy recalls the time he unnecessarily insulted a rock star at a music industry party. Then, Joe sings the praises of "Shark Tank," and recounts his all-time favorite pitch on the show. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start a…
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Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast. I’m your host, Ariane Sommer and today, it is my profound honor to welcome back a true visionary, Dr. Riane Eisler. Dr. Eisler is a cultural historian, systems scientist, attorney, and pioneering voice for a future shaped not by domination, but by partnership, by cooperation, empathy, and care. Her groundbreaki…
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successful…
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Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast. I’m your host, Ariane Sommer and today, we journey into the chemistry of connection, the science of trust, and the hidden forces that shape extraordinary human experiences. My guest is Dr. Paul Zak, neuroscientist, best-selling author, Professor of Economics, Psychology, and Management at Claremont Graduate Uni…
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Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast. I’m your host, Ariane Sommer—and in this episode, we explore a frontier of health that’s been quietly shaping our biology all along: the world of glycans. My guest is Nikolina Lauc, co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge—a pioneering biotech company using glycan biomarkers to measure biological age and predict long-te…
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"If you spend all your time looking for the perfect person, you’ll struggle. A healthier mindset is to find someone you enjoy — and then work to build the relationship you want." Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast. I’m your host, Ariane Sommer—and in this episode, we’re stepping into one of the most intimate intersections of modern life: where lo…
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Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast. I’m your host, Ariane Sommer and today, we’re not just talking about heart health… We’re decoding it. My guest is Dr. Ronald Krauss, one of the most influential voices in cardiovascular research today. A professor of medicine at UCSF and a pioneer in lipidology, Dr. Krauss has reshaped how we understand cholest…
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What if the greatest performance enhancer isn't a pill, a device, or a protocol—but the air you're breathing right now? What if the quality of that air is silently shaping your sleep, your focus, your aging… even your future? My guest today is someone who lives at the intersection of wellness, innovation, and purpose. Helen Christoni is a health an…
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Was Jimmy the inspiration for a famous '90s TV character? Then, Laura explains how she ended up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe... without knowing it. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode,…
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David and Tamler talk about two famous puzzles that for different reasons have bedeviled the rationalist community – The Monty Hall Problem and Newcomb’s “paradox.” Why is it so hard for people to see that a 66% chance of winning a car is better than a 33% chance? Why do famous mathematicians struggle with this problem? And David and Tamler split o…
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Camping is creepy, and other notes from Jimmy's brief foray into Boy Scouts. Then, after another foreign Oreo taste-test, it's time to experience the iron soda from Scotland that nobody asked for -- especially Siobhan! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist …
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How much is a KISS bobblehead worth in 2025? NNF investigates! Then, J.B. Ball describes how a famous comedian dragged him to one of of Tampa, Florida's more infamous strip clubs. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every w…
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David and Tamler welcome Barry Lam back to the show. In the first segment we violate one of our own rules by talking about his new book "Fewer Rules, Better People", a full frontal attack on David’s strict Kantian worldview. Then we dive DEEP into David Lynch’s first movie, "Eraserhead," and eventually arrive at a few coherent interpretations of Ly…
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The gang receives a gift in the mail, but can't figure out what it is or how it works. Then, Caitlin reveals that she married a jock! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode, plus a monthly bo…
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated t…
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