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This is a podcast about deciphering human behavior and understanding why people do the things they do. I, Zach Elwood, talk with people from a wide range of fields about how they make sense of human behavior and psychology. I've talked to jury consultants, interrogation professionals, behavior researchers, sports analysts, professional poker players, to name a few. There are more than 135 episodes, many of them quite good (although some say I'm biased). To learn more, go to PeopleWhoReadPeop ...
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Have I got a story for you! Award winning Music Historian and host of the chart topping Ongoing History of New Music Podcast Alan Cross unleashes his next amazing podcast. In every episode Alan Cross takes you inside unbelievable true stories of crime, murder, scandal, strange deaths, unexplainable events, and the general mayhem from the music industry through the decades.There is a lot of bad behavior that needs to be talked about. It’s a one-of-a-kind podcast featuring true crime stories f ...
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Strange Behavior

Strange Behavior

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Using odd childhood experiences as a jump-off point, NYC comedians Ryan Donahue and Jeff Scheen talk strange behavior with different guests each week. These two peculiar birds trade bizarre stories of olde, compare notes on their upbringing with guests, and then make fun of eachother's misfortunes. They have a grand old time. Feel free to write in with stories of your own: strangebehaviorshow@gmail.com .
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Captains Log

Kevin Christian Sarte Diez

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Mindset and Habits, of the past innovators and creators that lives before us, and there "strange behavior ".(you could also Copy their habits),and my Daily captains log
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Seriously Strange is a true crime series that covers frightening and bizarre topics from the world around us. From twisted top 10 lists to creepy countdowns to gripping true crime stories, Seriously Strange has all you need to feed your desire for the dark. Created & hosted by Rob Gavagan (formerly Rob Dyke). Seriously Strange has a number of subseries' called "Twisted Tens," "Serial Killer Files," "Anatomy of Murder," "Truth or Tale," "Caught on Camera," and "Into The Dark." This podcast se ...
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Weird, Awkward, and Cool

Stop and Enjoy Media

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In a world where there's too many damn podcast talking about nothing. This is another one. Welcome to Weird, Awkward, and Cool, a podcast that celebrates the strange, unexpected, and intriguing parts of life. Join our hosts as we discuss all things weird, from bizarre news stories to quirks of human behavior, and share our own personal tales of awkwardness and coolness. So sit back, relax, and embrace your inner weirdness with us on Weird, Awkward, and Cool.
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Music and LD

Jacob L

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I came up with the idea growing up with a learning disability myself due to a brain hemorrhage at birth. I had trouble remembering info but I could recall hundred of songs in my head and play them back on the piano. I had this strange ability to count the # of SI later figured out how to combine any song with any task to assist with memory retrieval; have been doing so since I was 10 (now 34). I now help other kids who struggle with memory recall, behavior mgmt, life skills, etc. below is a ...
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Damn Opinion Podcast

Mark Montgomery, James Smith and William Craig

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The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest society news, strange topics, human behavior, interesting facts, social dilemmas and entertaining conversation. Listen to us discuss, and debate, what's hot and what's not on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.
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I'm Only Human Podcast

In Your Ear Media

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I’m Only Human is a bi-weekly podcast where we take a look at some of the more interesting pop-culture workplaces in order to learn about management, human psychology, employment law, and so much more. Every episode is begins as a humorous dissection of a cultural phenomena and ends as a thoughtful and informative discussion of human resource challenges, tactics, or trends.
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Rewired: a radio play

thematthewshown

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The Naive Theater of the Air presents a new experience in audio drama, a story by Matthew Broyles, featuring a stellar cast. rewiredradioplay.com Support the program and future endeavors at patreon.com/mrthematthewshow Total Psychology: the exact science of opinion and behavior molding. The promise of complete economic and political predictability, delivered by the Lifecast, direct-to-cortex. But from an audacious team of scientists, a deterrent arises: Rewiring, a detour in neural pathways ...
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Unseen Unknown

Jasmine Bina, Jean-Louis Rawlence

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Unseen Unknown is a brand and business strategy podcast about the hidden threads that connect even the most distant of cultural concepts. We look at the emerging trends and behaviors that may be pointing to a deeper truth and ask the bigger question, “Why is society moving in this direction, and how can we apply it to business?” We believe if we can’t see it in our culture, then we can’t know it in the market. From retail and consumerism to politics, gender, identity and values, there are pa ...
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“One morning Gregor Samsa woke from anxious dreams to find himself transformed into a disgusting insect...” Thus opens one of the most famous books of the twentieth century, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. Published in 1915, The Metamorphosis is written originally in German. It is a brief but extremely thought provoking novella. Readers and writers have termed it one of the most influential works of the century and hailed Kafka as the creator of a new form in literary tradition. Today, the ...
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Buzzy Teacher Podcast

Buzzy Teacher Podcast

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Welcome to BuzzyTeachers' Podcast with J and T, Two Buzzy Teachers here to share out knowledge. Bees and Education are seen in an unfavorable view. Both work hard to improve and push the world forward. We will provide options for educators to tackle issues and share with others the realities of two busy teachers. Join us for a series of discussions about real problems in the educational field that educators struggle with daily! We are here to vent, empathize, and support all under the educat ...
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Since our beginning more than a decade ago, NewSquare Capital has based its investment approach on what has proven to work combined with discipline and execution. We rely on facts, not hunches or impulses, and we know that wealth is built over the long term. Our goal with this podcast is to share what we've learned and provide insights that can be implemented with an intentional process and consistency over time. Although investing should be simple, it isn’t always easy. That’s where discipl ...
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Apologies for the sad clickbait-y title. I'll be okay. I was trying to be a little funny. This is just some updates on things I've been working on and how you might help me if you'd like to do so. Or apart from helping me, you might like learning some details about how my books and podcast have been doing (spoiler alert: not great). Learn more and …
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In 1960, after months of testimony and investigation, it was made illegal for anyone to bribe a radio station or any of its employees to play a record…payola was forbidden under punishment of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000… This, it was hoped, would keep the marketplace even and fair and no one—not a label, an artist, or anyone promoting tha…
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Psychologist and magician Anthony Barnhart discusses some behaviors magicians use to misdirect attention and manipulate an audience. Other topics include: the role blinking can play in misdirection; magic acts that claim to use psychology and behavior-manipulation to achieve their feats (e.g., Derren Brown); neuro-linguistic programming (NLP); a ma…
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Media bias specialist Vanessa Otero, founder of Ad Fontes Media, talks to me (Zach Elwood) about my books aimed at reducing toxic political polarization in America. Topics discussed include: common objections to and skepticism about this work (for example, views that those working on depolarization are "helping the bad guys"; why overcoming objecti…
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In a fair and just universe, we would live in a meritocracy…the best and most talented would naturally rise to the top and be properly recognized and compensated for their contributions to humanity…yeah, nice idea, but… We’d like to think that music operates this way…the best and the brightest naturally have their songs heard and become popular bec…
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I talk with Liz Stokoe, who studies conversation analysis (CA) and who's the author of the book "Talk: The Science of Conversation." Stokoe studies how language choices can impact us and change our behavior, often without us being aware of that. Topics include: the more surprising and interesting things Stokoe has found in her work; the popularity …
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Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake.…
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A talk with psychologist Leonard Saxe, who is known for, amongst other things, his research into lie detectors (also known as polygraphs). Topics discussed include: why polygraphs and other forms of deception detection are unreliable; the use of polygraphs as a tool to extract information and confessions; the Richard Ames case, which involved a hig…
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In 1969, the Rolling Stones were about to enter their imperial phase, a time in their career where everything they did seemed to go right…they were on their way to being the biggest rock band in the world… In December 1968, they released “Beggar’s Banquet,” their biggest-selling album so far…work had started on “Let It Bleed,” another record that w…
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This episode examines a video from 2020 that seemed to show a black person being harassed by a racist white woman. The video was shared by the celebrity gossip personality Perez Hilton, and was then picked up by several low-quality news sites, like RawStory.com and DailyDot.com. But the video was staged; it was done as a joke, for reasons unknown. …
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If you’re an artist and things are working out well, there will come a time when you need a manager…you need someone to take care of the business end of things while you focus on the music…that’s when you need a manager… A manager does everything from booking gigs to devising career strategies… which includes promotion and marketing, networking, an…
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A reshare of a 2022 talk I had with existential psychologist Kirk Schneider. We talk about existential psychology and the power of being able to better understand and recognize the core anxieties we all have about existence, such as our fear of death, meaninglessness, isolation, and freedom. Other topics: how existence can be awe-inspiring but also…
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In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia. In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what…
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Thoughts about how an awareness of life's strangeness might impact us, both positively and negatively, and how that might relate to existential psychology concepts. Topics include: how an awareness of life's strangeness might be seen to be a core existential stressor (like the fear of death, or fear of isolation); how this might relate to religious…
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Phil Spector was one of the most successful record producers and songwriters of the 1960s and 70s…he was a boy genius, a millionaire many times over by the time he was 21… He was the first to use the recording studio as an instrument…he called his recording style “wall of sound,” music that was densely layered and jumped out of am radio speakers li…
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A talk with Robin Dibble, an experienced Albuquerque-area service industry professional who’s worked in every aspect of the business, from waiting tables, to cooking, to managing restaurants and night clubs. Topics include: psychological strategies servers use to get more tips; how menu design can affect what people order; reading customer satisfac…
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The very last thing an artist or a promoter or owner of a venue wants is for someone to get hurt—or worse--at a concert…but it does happen… There are always stories about bad behaviour or unexpected crowd dynamics… Altamont in 1969, The Who crowd crush in 1979, Woodstock 99, the nine dead during Pearl Jam’s set at the Roskilde Festival in 2000, the…
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I talk to former members of the House of Representatives Luke Messer (Republican) and Elizabeth Esty (Democrat). We talk about: political polarization; their experiences being in congress during such a highly polarized period of time; their ideas for reducing toxic polarization, and more. Learn more and sign up for a premium subscription at PeopleW…
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There are monsters who walk among us, people who prey on the young and vulnerable…and they have always been out there and in all walks of life… John Wayne Gacy hired himself out as a clown for parties…it was later discovered that he raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 boys and young men…26 bodies were found in the crawl space under his home n…
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A talk with Russell Hurlburt, who’s researched inner experience for more than five decades. He is the author of 6 books and many articles on the topic of mental experience. Topics discussed include: The difficulty of describing inner experience; the ambiguities in the classification of “aphantasia” (reporting no visual qualities in one’s thought pr…
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3 Horrific Things People Did While High | SS #75 In this episode, we examine three drug users who took being high to a totally new and terrifying level. Rob highlights the harrowing consequences of drug use through disturbing real-life stories. It begins with Ricky Castle, whose descent into drug addiction and occult activities ultimately culminate…
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The Manson family murders are among the most famous crimes in American history…their actions have been documented over and over and over…this program will not be a recitation of what happened…instead, we’re going to look specifically at how music figures into this story, before, during, and after these horrific events…music had a much bigger part i…
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The group talk Rap Beefs, Running into Exes, and WNBA. Plus Much More. Rate, Review, and Subscribe!Send all Weird, Awkward, or Cool stories to weirdawkwardcool@gmail.comFollow us on twitter/IG: @Weirdawkwardcool@rowdy.riah on twitter/ig@jonnjonnjonny on twitter/ig@shanna_banana_ ig/ @shannieface on twiitterIntro/Outro-@drkside…
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Since homo sapiens gained consciousness and self-awareness, we’ve been asking some big questions…what does it all mean?... What’s the purpose of existence?... Is there something more to life and the universe than what I can see?... This has led us down all kinds of spiritual journeys and rabbit holes…for billions, this means turning to religion…but…
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▶ The Twisted Secrets of Eugene Butler | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #137 Eugene Butler proved to be more than just a little quiet or a tad bit strange. He proved to harbor a dark secret within his home that would shock his community and beyond. ▶ He Had to WATCH Her Get TAKEN | The Disappearance of Angela Hammond | SERIOUSLY STRANGE #138 Explore the chillin…
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So much of what we perceive about the world around us is unknown. Civilizations have risen and passed, leaving only structures and a few drawings. There is so much more out there. Listen to us discuss on all podcast platforms and at DamnOpinion.com. After 3 years we are taking a sabbatical to work on another podcast project. One that our fans and n…
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A talk with David Foster, who writes about polarization and media at knowthesystem.org and is the author of "Moderates of the World Unite!: Reworking the Political Media Complex." Topics discussed include: the optimal approach for reducing toxic political polarization (cultural change vs systemic changes); defining the word 'moderate' and examining…
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When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forge…
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The group talks awkward sex moments, self love, and Beyonce. Rate, Review, and Subscribe!Send all Weird, Awkward, or Cool stories to weirdawkwardcool@gmail.comFollow us on twitter/IG: @Weirdawkwardcool@rowdy.riah on twitter/ig@jonnjonnjonny on twitter/ig@shanna_banana_ ig/ @shannieface on twiitterIntro/Outro-@drkside…
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Good conversation with good friends is almost impossible to beat when it comes to a good time. Most of a time those stories are only shared within that circle, but we've recorded ours. Listen to us converse on all podcast platforms and on DamnOpinion.com. The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the late…
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In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’…
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Elizaveta Friesem writes about media and about social power (i.e., the power people exert over other people). I first interviewed her about media and polarization in 2021 about her book "Media Is Us." Topics we discuss here include: Michel Foucault’s ideas about power (often referenced in liberal academic world); the oppressed/oppressor framework (…
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Sometimes we don't remember what we've said or how it could change someone listening. We've provided many opinions, thoughts, stories and jokes, but do we remember who said what? Listen to us discuss our chatter on all podcast platforms and at DamnOpinion.com. The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the…
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The group talks aging, snake stings, and pettiness Rate, Review, and Subscribe!Send all Weird, Awkward, or Cool stories to weirdawkwardcool@gmail.comFollow us on twitter/IG: @Weirdawkwardcool@rowdy.riah on twitter/ig@jonnjonnjonny on twitter/ig@shanna_banana_ ig/ @shannieface on twiitterIntro/Outro-@drkside…
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By 1965, change was in the air…a new generation of young people were coming of age and they did not want what their parents did…theirs was the counter-culture, a rebellion and repudiation of the status quo…and for a while it was all peace and love—or at least it pretended to… Yes, we had the “summer of love” in 1967…the Beatles sang “all you need i…
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If you had a billion dollars and were told to use the money to make the world a better place, what would you do? How do you choose which issues to focus on? Well, we have the challenge. Listen to us discuss our answers on all podcast platforms and at DamnOpinion.com. The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment…
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A talk with Daniel Whiteson, a professor of physics and astronomy, about free will, with a focus on what the effects in one's life are when one doesn't believe in free will. Topics discussed: Our thoughts on why we think free will is unlikely to exist; psychological and emotional aspects of living without a belief in free will; the anxiety and even…
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The group is back to talk about the current state of the world and everything in between. Rate, Review, and Subscribe!Send all Weird, Awkward, or Cool stories to weirdawkwardcool@gmail.comFollow us on twitter/IG: @Weirdawkwardcool@rowdy.riah on twitter/ig@jonnjonnjonny on twitter/ig@shanna_banana_ ig/ @shannieface on twiitterIntro/Outro-@drkside…
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Sometimes Art imitates Life and in our case sharing everything about our lives and thoughts is our art. There are too many topics and strange stories that fill our every day experiences. Listen to us discuss on all podcast platforms and at DamnOpinion.com. The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the lat…
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Metal is one of the most extreme forms of music ever invented…once you’re inside this tent, you quickly realize that the deeper you go, the more intense the music becomes as people compete to see who can make the heaviest music in the universe… There are genres with names like power metal, speed metal, thrash, pirate metal, gothic metal, industrial…
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A talk with journalist Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News (readtangle.com), which shares takes from across the political spectrum. I think Tangle is doing amazing work. I think the more Americans there are who read Tangle, the less toxically polarized we'll be. Topics we discuss include: aspects of Tangle News that make it depolarizing and anger-re…
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This month celebrates the historical glory of women. From leaders to unknown heroes, women have influenced the very nature of our world and some of society's greatest achievements. Listen to us discuss on all podcast platforms and at DamnOpinion.com. The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest so…
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A talk with screenwriter/producer Brian Koppelman, known for many TV and film projects, including the poker movie Rounders, the show Billions, and the series Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber. Topics discussed: how he decided to create Rounders; poker tells in Rounders; the excitement of reading people and their behaviors; the difficulty of reading…
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