Best You Re Wrong With Ian Podcasts (2025)

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JDM vs. Islam Makhachev at MSG! PLUS, Jake Paul Takes Legal Action and Conor McGregor Needs to STOP Shadowboxing! 47:01

4h ago47:01

47:01

Gordon Ryan might be the greatest grappler of all time, but he’s no longer the current No. 1. On today's episode, I'll tell you who is. Then, Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, and I’ve got some thoughts on that matchup. Plus, Conor McGregor needs to stop shadowboxing every t…

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How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release) 12:55

5h ago12:55

12:55

What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachings of some of history's great philosophers, TV writer and producer Michael Schur (from hit shows like "The Office" and "The Good Place") talks through how to confront life's moral dilemmas -- and shows how understanding ethical theories can help you …

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Sunday Pick: Ai Weiwei | Design Matters 50:29

2d ago50:29

50:29

Ai Weiwei joins to discuss his new memoir “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” depicting a century-long epic tale of China told through a story of his family. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futu…

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How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn (re-release) 13:52

3d ago13:52

13:52

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to lear…

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Life is hard. Art helps | Liana Finck (re-release) 8:05

4d ago8:05

8:05

Cartoonist Liana Finck's drawings hold our hands through life's predicaments, big and small: dating, breakups, what to make for dinner, how to leave a party without being rude, how to think about our relationship with God. In a funny, moving talk, she shares some of her drawings and shows how she uses creativity to navigate false starts and clueles…

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Ilia Topuria Is Fighting Arman Tsarukyan Next! Plus, Dana White’s Big Announcement 1:18:47

4d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

I’m breaking news - Ilia Topuria is fighting Arman Tsarukyan next. Then, why did Conor McGregor just receive his first drug test in 10 months? And I tell you whether Jon Jones really actually got taken down by ALF Global Reality CEO Alfredo Auditore. Plus, Ciryl Gane’s coach Fernand Lopez says all the pressure is on Tom Aspinall in their heavyweigh…

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How to recapture the joy of the early internet | Michael Sun 12:05

5d ago12:05

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Before algorithms ruled our feeds, the internet was a mess — glitchy, chaotic and full of unexpected magic. Internet culture writer Michael Sun reflects on the wild digital world of the 2000s — and makes a funny, wry case for why we need to reclaim its spontaneity, weirdness and genuine connection. From niche Facebook groups to loading music onto y…

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The blueprint for serving a million school lunches — every day | Wawira Njiru 11:15

6d ago11:15

11:15

With a genius combination of smart tech, local food and bold partnerships, Wawira Njiru and her nonprofit Food4Education have gone from serving 25 children in a makeshift kitchen to becoming a cornerstone of Kenya’s school meals system, delivering half a million meals every day. Hear her plan to feed a million kids daily in Kenya by 2030 — and two …

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The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski 7:28

7d ago7:28

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Maps have long helped us understand the world — now, they can help us shape it. Digital cartographer Peter Wilczynski introduces the Living Globe: a real-time, data-rich digital twin of Earth that fuses satellite imagery, sensor data and AI. Watch for a glimpse of the future of maps — and learn how these new tools can help us build the future witho…

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Jon Jones Was Never Scared of Tom Aspinall! Plus, RDR's Title Hopes and R.I.P. Hulk Hogan 1:02:08

7d ago1:02:08

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To start off, I pay homage to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. Then, should Reinier de Ridder skip the line for a title shot after he defeated Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi? does he get a title shot next? Plus, with the booking of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2, I tell you who I think the real No. 1 contender in the light heavyweight division is. …

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A small nation’s surprising solution to unemployment | James Mnyupe 13:21

8d ago13:21

13:21

How did a small, economically vulnerable country become a trailblazer in sustainable industry? Clean economy builder James Mnyupe explores how Namibia is teaming up with partners from around the world to turn sun, wind and water into green hydrogen — a key ingredient in fueling everything from clean steel to eco-friendly transportation. Discover ho…

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Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work | Fixable 37:08

9d ago37:08

37:08

Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the power of intention. They offer unexpected tips and tricks for recovering from constant stress, owning what you need to feel alive and engaged, and creati…

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Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders (re-release) 13:08

10d ago13:08

13:08

"You don't predict the future -- you imagine the future," says sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders. In a talk that's part dream, part research-based extrapolation, she takes us on a wild, speculative tour of the delights and challenges the future may hold -- and shows how dreaming up weird, futuristic possibilities empowers us to construct a better t…

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Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker 32:17

11d ago32:17

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The rapidly evolving field of protein design is revealing solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems, whether it's blocking a virus, breaking down a pollutant or creating brand-new materials. In conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, biochemist David Baker explores his team’s Nobel Prize-winning work using AI to design new prot…

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What Happens If Magomed Ankalaev Beats Alex Pereira Again? Plus, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (Finally) and Sean Strickland Suspended! 56:01

11d ago56:01

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Fight news everywhere! Tom Aspinall will finally return in October against Ciryl Gane, and I'll tell you why this was the right call. Then, Khabib Nurmagomedov says Jon Jones is past his prime (which I don't necessarily agree with), Ilia Topuria is the REAL BMF, Sean Strickland is suspended for his role in a post-fight altercation, Robert Whittaker…

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Are we heading toward World War III? | Heni Ozi Cukier 19:22

12d ago19:22

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In this urgent talk, political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social, economic, political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars, revealing how historical patterns and today’s geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. Connecting past and present, he challenges us to recognize the warn…

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How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld 14:39

13d ago14:39

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As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday life. Here, he shares nine bits of wisdom and whimsy gleaned from 40 years in entertainment. So the next time you encounter a screaming bully, you to…

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700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz 14:39

14d ago14:39

14:39

Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emissions. She asks a thought-provoking question: What if this generation could be remembered for finally bringing electricity — and dignity — to everyone on …

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Dustin Poirier Says Farewell, Max Holloway’s Future, and Why Dana White Is the Best CEO in America! 38:29

14d ago38:29

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Dustin Poirier said farewell on Saturday at UFC 318, and as someone who watched the fight live, I tell you what really happened between Poirier and Max Holloway. Then, I relay my favorite Poirier story before discussing what could lay ahead for the BMF champion Holloway. After that, I explain why Dana White is the best CEO in America right now. Cha…

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What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor (re-release) 14:47

15d ago14:47

14:47

What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz" Dallas Taylor tells the story of arguably the most debated musical composition in recent history -- composer John Cage's iconic piece 4'33" -- and invites you to take notice of the soundscape around you. Watch to the end to experience a performan…

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Sunday Pick: How to be a better friend (w/ Rhaina Cohen) | How to Be a Better Human 39:36

16d ago39:36

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What would it look like if we took friendship as seriously as we take romance? Rhaina Cohen, author of the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagine Life with Friendship at the Center, talks to Chris about the value of platonic relationships. They get into everything from offloading expectations from a romantic partner onto a friend can help imp…

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Stories of photographing monumental people -- from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking | Platon 19:53

17d ago19:53

19:53

With his art, photographer Platon seeks to strip away assumptions and leave viewers with a window into his subject's character, filling our eyes with wonder and curiosity. Sharing extraordinary stories of what it's like to photograph some of the world's most prominent figures -- from Michelle Obama and Pussy Riot to Vladimir Putin and Muhammad Ali …

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The jokes AI won’t tell | Jena Friedman 9:55

18d ago9:55

9:55

Could a robot ever be funny? In a sharp standup act, comedian Jena Friedman lambasts the mad dash to develop AI and offers a surprising take on why it will never replace comedians. (Contains mature content.) For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Interested in learning more about upcoming T…

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UFC 318 Preview: My Official Prediction for Holloway vs. Poirier 3! Plus, Max's Misplaced Focus 46:59

18d ago46:59

46:59

You guys keep asking me to send you the pictures Conor McGregor sent to Azealia Banks ... why? Then, could training in Dagestan really turn fighters into UFC champions? And why I have a problem with Max Holloway focusing more on Ilia Topuria than Dustin Poirier. Plus, why Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull will be the fight of the night. And finally, my …

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Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell 13:25

19d ago13:25

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You’ve probably had a bad boss, but you might not realize how easy it is to become one. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell unpack “power blindness” — how authority can warp your perspective — and share smart, practical ways to break the cycle of toxic bosses for good. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search…

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We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | Nora McInerny (re-release) 16:34

20d ago16:34

16:34

In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she encourages us to shift how we approach grief. "A grieving person is goin…

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Why you should be able to vote on your phone | Bradley Tusk 12:52

21d ago12:52

12:52

The US political system is broken — and the solution might be in the palm of your hands, says political strategist Bradley Tusk. Drawing on his deep experience with lobbying and marketing, he makes the case for allowing Americans to vote on their phones, explaining how it can be done safely and securely. Learn why mobile voting could be the best wa…

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Conor McGregor’s Unsolicited Pictures, the Fence Grab Controversy, and Will We See Tom Aspinall vs. Derrick Lewis? 1:08:00

21d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Conor McGregor is under fire for allegedly sending unsolicited photos to rapper Azealia Banks — and for his bizarre promo during a recent BKFC press conference. I’ll tell you what’s going on and how fans are reacting. Then, was the UFC Nashville main event stopped too early? I weigh in on that, and whether a fight with Tom Aspinall could be next. P…

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An unexpected plan for peace in the Middle East | Nada Majdalani 12:58

22d ago12:58

12:58

The Middle East is a climate hotspot, with many parts of the region set to experience an increase in temperature by five to eight degrees Celsius by the end of the century. Palestinian peace activist Nada Majdalani discusses how the climate crisis could actually instigate a movement towards peace, unveiling the "Peace Triangle" initiative — a visio…

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JDM vs. Islam Makhachev at MSG! PLUS, Jake Paul Takes Legal Action and Conor McGregor Needs to STOP Shadowboxing! 47:01

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How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release) 12:55

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Sunday Pick: Ai Weiwei | Design Matters 50:29

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How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn (re-release) 13:52

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Life is hard. Art helps | Liana Finck (re-release) 8:05

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Ilia Topuria Is Fighting Arman Tsarukyan Next! Plus, Dana White’s Big Announcement 1:18:47

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How to recapture the joy of the early internet | Michael Sun 12:05

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The blueprint for serving a million school lunches — every day | Wawira Njiru 11:15

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The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski 7:28

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Jon Jones Was Never Scared of Tom Aspinall! Plus, RDR's Title Hopes and R.I.P. Hulk Hogan 1:02:08

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A small nation’s surprising solution to unemployment | James Mnyupe 13:21

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Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work | Fixable 37:08

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Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders (re-release) 13:08

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Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker 32:17

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What Happens If Magomed Ankalaev Beats Alex Pereira Again? Plus, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (Finally) and Sean Strickland Suspended! 56:01

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Are we heading toward World War III? | Heni Ozi Cukier 19:22

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How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld 14:39

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700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz 14:39

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Dustin Poirier Says Farewell, Max Holloway’s Future, and Why Dana White Is the Best CEO in America! 38:29

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What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor (re-release) 14:47

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Sunday Pick: How to be a better friend (w/ Rhaina Cohen) | How to Be a Better Human 39:36

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Stories of photographing monumental people -- from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking | Platon 19:53

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The jokes AI won’t tell | Jena Friedman 9:55

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UFC 318 Preview: My Official Prediction for Holloway vs. Poirier 3! Plus, Max's Misplaced Focus 46:59

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Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell 13:25

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We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | Nora McInerny (re-release) 16:34

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Why you should be able to vote on your phone | Bradley Tusk 12:52

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Conor McGregor’s Unsolicited Pictures, the Fence Grab Controversy, and Will We See Tom Aspinall vs. Derrick Lewis? 1:08:00

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An unexpected plan for peace in the Middle East | Nada Majdalani 12:58

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