Best Russ And Alan Podcasts (2025)

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Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom) 1:07:44

2d ago1:07:44

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How much of our success or failure is written in our genes? How much is under our control? Is it nature or nurture or is that dichotomy too simplistic? Hear EconTalk's Russ Roberts and psychologist Paul Bloom discuss why the nature vs. nurture question is actually worth taking seriously and how by understanding it we can help ourselves and others.…

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Guns N' Roses Exposed: The Untold Story of Their Rise and Fall! GUEST: Former GnR Manager Alan Niven 1:31:42

3d ago1:31:42

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Send us a text What really happened to the legendary Guns N' Roses? In this exclusive episode of Artists on Record, former manager Alan Niven reveals shocking insights from his new book, "Sound and Fury: Rock and Roll Stories." Discover the untold challenges the band faced, the management blunders that nearly derailed their success, and the behind-…

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Chapter 217 2:12:25

5d ago2:12:25

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We tried adding an AI of our dead (?) friend Watto to Fortnite, but he won't fucking shut up about the Boers in South Africa. Notes: AI Watto, Creeper Milk, Fantastic Four First Sips: As Told By Ginger, Little Brutus, Boers in a Phone Booth, Ultrama’am, Rod Dreher’s Nights Into Dreams, Latino Blues Brothers, STEM Laureate, Alan The Southern Flavor,…

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Dark Secrets of Vince Neil's Ex That WILL Shock Mötley Crüe FANS!!! 12:34

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Send us a text 🎸 Vince Neil's Shocking Breakup: Secrets Revealed by the Witch of Tennessee! 🕯️ THE ROCKSTAR, THE BLACK WIDOW & THE WITCH Join us in this gripping episode of Artists on Record with Stefan Adika as we dive into the dramatic breakup between rock legend Vince Neil of Motley Crue and his long-time girlfriend, Rain Hannah. In this explosi…

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Inside the Mysterious World of Credit Cards (with Patrick McKenzie) 1:15:14

8d ago1:15:14

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Patrick McKenzie explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how credit cards work, who makes money from them and how, and gives his take on whether cash customers and debit card users subsidize the users of credit cards with reward programs.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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Chapter 216 2:07:15

14d ago2:07:15

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So in light of recent events with a certain ogre shaped senator, we are taking inspiration from the Martian Mind****er and running a mental virus check on our audience. All of the nasty worms and bugs in your brain will now be replaced by good bugs. Note: Bonzai Buddy for your Brain, Fetterman Hatman, the UberE…

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The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins) 1:22:59

16d ago1:22:59

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A paradox of our time is our willingness to bare all to strangers while worrying about who exactly is watching us online and anywhere else. Listen as author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book, Strangers and Intimates, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the role of Martin Luther, J.S. Mill, reality TV, and …

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🎸 Dennis Dunaway: The Rock Legend Returns! | Alice Cooper's Original Band Reunites 🎶 2:15:24

18d ago2:15:24

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Send us a text #alicecooper #70smusic #classicrock 🎸 Dennis Dunaway: The Rock Legend Returns! | Alice Cooper's Original Band Reunites 🎶 Join us for an exclusive conversation with Dennis Dunaway in this part one clip, the legendary founding member of the Alice Cooper Group! For the first time in over 50 years, the original band is back together, and…

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The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin) 1:32:53

22d ago1:32:53

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Is the United States victimized by trade? What causes trade deficits? Are higher tariffs a good idea? Can manufacturing jobs return to the United States? Economist Doug Irwin of Dartmouth College answers these questions and more in this wide-ranging conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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STEPHEN GIBB & JEFF SCOTT SOTO: Hear What Happens When This Rock Legend Take Over Your Podcast 1:23:09

26d ago1:23:09

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Send us a text This episode includes guests Jeff Scott Soto, known for his work with bands like Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force and Journey, and Stephen Gibb, son of Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees. Ever wondered what happens when A rock legend take over a podcast? Get ready for wild stories and unexpected laughs as Jeff Scott Soto and Steven Gibb joi…

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Chapter 215 1:52:42

27d ago1:52:42

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For our 4/20 / Easter show, we managed to book the Religious Studies tent at Coachella. So naturally we used it to do a Wrestlemania knock-off with our favorite characters. Notes: The Top Religious Scholars in Podcasting, Klasky-Csupo Food, Twisted Sodas, The Batman Who’s GangWeed, Super Minion Bros, Cuphead Doctor Who, The Many Saints of Podcastin…

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The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel) 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

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Dwarkesh Patel interviewed the most influential thinkers and leaders in the world of AI and chronicled the history of AI up to now in his book, The Scaling Era. Listen as he talks to EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the book, the dangers and potential of AI, and the role scale plays in AI progress. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the a…

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Unveiling the Legends: RUSS TITELMAN (ERIC CLAPTON, GEORGE HARRISON, STEVE WINWOOD) 1:04:12

1M ago1:04:12

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Send us a text "Unveiling the Legends: Russ Titelman on Artists On Record | ADIKA Live!" Join us for an exclusive sneak preview of "Artists On Record" featuring the legendary Russ Titelman! 🎸 In this captivating episode, host Stefan Adika dives deep into the world of rock and roll with the three-time Grammy-winning producer behind hits from icons l…

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Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch) 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

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How does a nice Jewish boy who is also a gay atheist have the chutzpah to lecture Christianity on its obligations to democracy? Listen to author Jonathan Rauch talk about his book Cross Purposes with EconTalk's Russ Roberts as Rauch makes the case for what he calls a thicker Christianity.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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STAN LYNCH OF TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

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Send us a text #rockband #tompettyandtheheartbreakers #stanlynch Dive into the rhythm of rock history with legendary drummer Stan Lynch! In this exclusive VIP ALL ACCESS FULL episode, Stan shares unforgettable stories from his time with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, revealing the moments that shaped his career and the music we love. Stan was the…

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Rational and Religious (with Ross Douthat) 1:17:31

1M ago1:17:31

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How can we explain the world's underlying order? How does consciousness emerge? And why do people from such different cultures have such similar near-death experiences? Listen as Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author of the new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, argues that these and other unanswerable questions underscore …

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Chapter 214 2:05:19

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With the state of the economy, nobody wants to hear bad news anymore, so we're pivoting to smiles, laughter, and happiness only. Primarily smiling and laughing when Jack Black says the funny Minecraft words. Notes: Where is the Love?, Flint and Steel, Seamus Finnegan and the Banking Goblins, Mein Craft Beer: Ender Flagon, STEM Movies, Herobrine Nig…

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The Music and Magic of John and Paul (with Ian Leslie) 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

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At the heart of the success of the Beatles was the creative chemistry and volatile friendship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Listen as author Ian Leslie discusses his book, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. It's a deep dive into music and friendship as well as a revisionist history about how John and Paul cre…

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Chapter 213 2:11:13

2M ago2:11:13

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David Zaslav has hired us to do the one thing he's always dreamed of, but could never do himself - kill every single fucking Looney Tune Notes: Killer ZASLAV, What’s Up Doc (Fauci), The Bojangler, DEI Forky, A2s4s Presents: Thunderburps*, an Elevated Beverage Critique, Santa’s Secret Soda, Lego Panopticon, Department of Equity for Italians, Snow Wh…

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Do All Creatures, Great and Small, and Made From Silicon, Have Rights? (with Jeff Sebo) 1:16:13

2M ago1:16:13

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Should monkeys have the same rights as humans? What about elephants, ants, or invertebrates? NYU philosopher Jeff Sebo makes the case for expanding your moral circle to many more beings than you might expect, including those based on silicon chips. Listen as Sebo and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss to whom and what we owe moral consideration, how w…

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Bird Brains, Bird Sex, and All Kinds of Beauty (with Matt Ridley) 1:16:45

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Bright colors, long tails, and dances of seduction: they may hurt a bird's chances of survival in the wild, but they seem to increase the chances of reproduction. Is this all part of natural selection or is sexual selection its own force in the bird world? Is there such a thing as beauty for beauty's sake? What can we learn from birds about the hum…

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Chapter 212 1:24:55

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A world divided made whole, with a few bugs for encouragement. The UCA’s precursor, the United States of America, had a prominent treat culture. A distinctly American philosophy - and one which would appear to have spread to this continent. The more we seek to unite the people with metaphorical bugs, the more essential treats seem to become. Notes:…

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How Better Feedback Can Revolutionize Education (with Daisy Christodoulou) 1:27:32

2M ago1:27:32

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Feedback on exams and papers--grades and comments--should be more than an assessment. It should point the way to improvement. So argues educational consultant Daisy Christodoulou, emphasizing that actionable feedback has to be more than comments scribbled in the margins of a paper or at its end. Listen as she speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts abo…

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Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality 58:13

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What can the restaurant business teach us about leadership and management? Listen as Will Guidara, the former owner of Eleven Madison Park, explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how his restaurant became good enough to be named the best restaurant in the world. Foodies will enjoy a look behind the scenes of a restaurant at the very top of its game, b…

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JOEY MOLLAND OF BADFINGER: OUR LAST INTERVIEW! 1:10:20

3M ago1:10:20

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Send us a text #badfinger #joeymolland #70smusic 🎤 JOEY MOLLAND OF BADFINGER: OUR LAST INTERVIEW! 🎶 Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Joey Molland of Badfinger in this exclusive full interview. In this candid conversation, Joey shares his incredible journey through the music industry, reflecting on his time with Badfinger, the band's…

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Chapter 211 2:09:15

3M ago2:09:15

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After losing our dear friend Watto, Russ did what all spiritual white boys do: travel around Asia and try various sauces and treats. We’re living, laughing, and loving now as we talk about the most nothing Marvel movie yet. Get in, we're Finlandizing Celestial Island mack. Notes: Lifesize Gardevoir plush, Sabra the IDF Superhero, The Sippin’ Societ…

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The Unusual World of Israeli Democracy (with Rachel Gur) 1:09:10

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Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East but it seems a lot more alien and chaotic than many of the older democracies of the West. Hear Rachel Gur of Reichman University explain to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how the Israeli political system works and sometimes, doesn't work. The conversation brings into relief the challenges all democracies fac…

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The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr) 1:18:24

3M ago1:18:24

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Until the end of WWI, the Middle East as we know it didn't exist. No Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, or Iraq. Instead, there was the Ottoman Empire, whose dissolution using an arbitrary line on a map set the region on a course of upheaval that's still with us. Listen as historian James Barr speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the 1916 Sykes-P…

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Who Won the Socialist Calculation Debate (with Peter Boettke) 1:21:17

3M ago1:21:17

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For more than a century, some economists have insisted that central planning can outperform markets. Economists like Mises, Hayek, and Friedman disagreed. Who won this debate? Is it over? Does AI change how we should think about the power of planning? Listen as economist Peter Boettke of George Mason University discusses what is known as the "socia…

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Minimalists and Hoarders (with Michael Easter) 55:05

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Why do we buy stuff we don't need? Maybe for the same reason that some people can't stand stuff at all. Listen as author Michael Easter speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about how two seemingly opposed approaches to our possessions--minimalism and hoarding--may stem from the same impulse to cope with uncertainty. They also discuss the downsides o…

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Chapter 210 2:09:08

4M ago2:09:08

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Here's to the ones that we got Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not 'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories Of everything we've been through Toast to the ones here today Toast to the ones that we lost on the way 'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories And the memories bring back, memories bring back you Note: Mud Snakes, Wat…

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Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou) 1:10:25

4M ago1:10:25

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Surely perfection is better than imperfection. But applying technology to improve decision-making can backfire. Listen as ed-tech innovator Daisy Christodoulou and EconTalk's Russ Roberts talk about the costs of seeking perfection when technology is used to improve refereeing in sports. They also talk about ways to embrace imperfection and how the …

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Why AI Is Good for Humans (with Reid Hoffman) 1:21:03

4M ago1:21:03

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Should we worry about the human future in a world of AI? Reid Hoffman is unafraid and even optimistic. He argues that the brave new world that awaits is going to be great for humanity. Listen as he talks about his book Superagency with EconTalk's Russ Roberts and argues that the future is bright not just for AI, but for the people who remake the wo…

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