Beste Gordon Sands podcasts (2024)

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254: A History of Bugs w/ Lucca's BioHub! 1:23:23

7h ago1:23:23

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Join Ellen & special guest, science communicator Lucca of Lucca's BioHub, for a look back on the half-a-billion year history of bugs. We discuss ancient millipedes as long as a horse, whether we’d rather fight 2 million ant-sized humans or one human-sized ant, the arms races and tiny empires and intertwined symbiotic relationships that have shaped …

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30 marathons in 30 days on sand? WE DID IT! 2:42

2d ago2:42

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I'm back! Thank you so much for all the love, support and donations for Global's Make Some Noise.Door Global

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253: Dung Beetles & Giant Moray Eel 1:04:16

9d ago1:04:16

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Ellen gets the ball rolling with dung beetles & Christian jaws away about the giant moray eel. We discuss tiny boots, field trips to the planetarium, The Mummy (1999), secret jaws, why moray eels make that face, teamwork on the reef, fact checking The Little Mermaid, and more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our web…

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24/30 marathons done and my toughest run yet 1:51

15d ago1:51

1:51

Hi all - a quick update from Jordan! Thanks so much for your support, words of encouragement and donations. A slightly delayed update from me due to lack of signal - but please keep donating if you can: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challengeDoor Global

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Bryony Gordon: ‘Run for the way it makes you feel, not for the way it makes you look’ 25:46

16d ago25:46

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Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand in the Jordanian desert. This week’s guest is Bryony Gordon. She’s a bestselling author and mental health campaigner who runs marathons in her underwear. In this episode we talk about what running has given her and how it's c…

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Bugs Need Heroes: The Painbow 1:32:00

23d ago1:32:00

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We're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Bugs Need Heroes, in which Ellen joined hosts Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman to settle a debate: are shrimps bugs? Are mantis shrimps shrimps? We discuss how they may or may not be turning into crabs and what they might think of sunsets. Tangents include Godzilla, weddin…

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Jasmin Paris: A gruelling 60 hours with no sleep: The first woman to complete the Barkley ultramarathon 24:43

24d ago24:43

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Welcome back to this Big Fish mini series! I'm so nearly half way through. Today I’m joined by Jasmin Paris, an ultra-runner who made history after becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons - one of the hardest ultramarathons in the world. Only 20 people have ever made it to the end of the race within the allotted 60 hours. In this…

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11/30 done - 19 marathons to go! 1:47

29d ago1:47

1:47

Hi all - a quick update from Jordan! Thanks so much for your support, words of encouragement and donations. A slightly delayed update from me due to lack of signal - but please keep donating if you can: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challengeDoor Global

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252: Andean Condor w/ Kai Gómez D'hers! 49:35

29d ago49:35

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Join Ellen & special guest, biodiversity champion Kai Gómez D'hers, for a journey through the skies of Argentina on some of the biggest wings in the world. We’re talking about the important role of scavengers as nature’s sanitation engineers, the cascading impacts of poison on entire ecosystems, how communities can work together to make ecological …

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Rose Harvey: I joined a run club to meet friends, now I’m running for Team GB at the Olympics 24:42

1M ago24:42

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Welcome back the The Great Desert Challenge mini series. Today I'm joined by Rose Harvey, who's running for Team GB at the Olympics - despite only taking up running professionally in 2020 after she was made redundant from her job as a corporate lawyer. She's utterly talented and inspiring, so whether you’re a runner or not - I know you will absolut…

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251: Gila Monster & Indian Peacock 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Christian chews on the Gila monster & Ellen struts her stuff with the Indian peacock. We discuss Christian's Duolingo streak, lizard venom, yet another hot take from Charles Darwin, how to haze a peacock, and so much more. Real G's move in silence like the Gila monster. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! F…

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An update from Jordan... 1:54

1M ago1:54

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The Great Desert Challenge is underway - so I wanted to give you an update on how the team and I are doing. Please donate if you can! makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challengeDoor Global

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Vogue Williams: How I really feel about Spencer’s world record attempt 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the Jordanian desert. By the time you're listening, I will have likely started my first marathon. This episode is with my wife Vogue Williams where we discuss how we're both honestly feeling about the challen…

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30 in 30: Gruelling terrain, 3am starts and the threat we didn’t see coming: What lies ahead of my biggest challenge yet 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Welcome back to this Big Fish mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the Jordanian desert. If you're listening on release, I'm flying to Jordan right now and the enormity of this challenge is really dawning on me. This is part two of this episode with my running coach…

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250: Rhinoceros Hornbill w/ Sarah Skebba! 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Join Ellen & wildlife educator Sarah Skebba for a review of a modern-day dinosaur with some pretty extreme approaches to life: the rhinoceros hornbill. We’re talking about bizarre beaks with built-in resonance chambers, the most unpleasant nesting situation I have ever heard of, how zoos are helping conserve endangered birds in the wild, and so muc…

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Have I picked an impossible challenge? A reality check ahead of my world record attempt 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Welcome to this Big Fish mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the Jordanian desert. I fly out on Saturday, and start the race on Monday 29th July. Many people think this challenge isn't even possible; but I disagree. In this episode I'm joined by my running coach Ch…

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249: Seahorses & Raccoons 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Ellen gets back in the saddle with seahorses & Christian goes dumpster diving with raccoons. We discuss why seahorses are the chameleons of the ocean, how males give birth, corn etiquette, a surprisingly common myth about America's most iconic furry bandits, and so much more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our webs…

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248: Hammerhead Sharks w/ Jasmin Graham! 45:05

2M ago45:05

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Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Jasmin Graham, review some of the coolest, cutest and sometimes the goofiest sharks in the ocean: hammerheads. We discuss what it’s like to study sharks in the wild, shark evolution and the huge questions scientists still have about it, the puppiest shark, and so much more. Links: Pre-order Jasmin's book, Sha…

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247: Sand Boas & Black-Capped Chickadee 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Christian keeps an eye out for sand boas & Ellen clears her cache with black-capped chickadees. We discuss googly eyes, troubleshooting reptile poop, skin of Theseus, borbs, inventory management, brain barcodes and factory resets, and so much more. Links: Report beak deformities to the Alaska Science Center For more information about us & our podca…

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246: Giant Pacific Octopus w/ Sy Montgomery! 45:36

2M ago45:36

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join Ellen & special guest, naturalist and author of Secrets of the Octopus Sy Montgomery, for a look into the life and mind of some of the ocean’s most mystifying aliens: the giant Pacific octopus. We discuss an octopus’s least favorite texture, what happens when an arm goes rogue, the underwater city of Octopolis, how to make interspecies friends…

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245: Hermit Crab & Flamingo 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Ellen comes out of her shell with hermit crabs & Christian is tickled pink by flamingos. In this week's beach episode, we discuss vacancy chains, shell economies, crustacean diss tracks, Florida postcards, and making new enemies in a flamboyance. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us…

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S4 E16: Richard Whitehead: The four time world champion and Paralympic athlete with no legs 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Richard Whitehead is a world-class athlete. He’s a double gold and double silver Olympic medalist, a four time world champion and four time European champion. All this success with no legs. Richard runs with prosthetic legs as he has a double knee congenital amputation - but this never stopped Richard from becoming the best in the world. In 2004, a…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Make these three changes for a healthier life 23:41

3M ago23:41

23:41

We’ve reached the end of the series, and I’ve absolutely loved recording these bonus episodes with my friend and personal trainer Shaun Stafford. Our aim was always to give you a quick deep dive into popular health trends to help you understand them better or change your perspective. I wanted to take a look at some of the top facts and tips I’ve le…

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244: A Gay Animal Revue w/ Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson! 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Join Ellen & special guests Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson for a revue of gay animals! We discuss manatee wuzzles, elephant matriarchy, giraffes necking in more ways than one, eagle throuples, the impact of prejudice on science, and so much more. This episode is a celebration of love, family, and community in - as our guest puts it - the anima…

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S4 E15: Paul Chowdhry: Surviving racist abuse and childhood grief to become a bestselling comic 38:55

3M ago38:55

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Paul Chowdhry is an acclaimed and multi-award winning stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster, he hosts The Paul Chowdhry PudCast for Global Player. He’s renowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedians in history, and has sold out Wembley Arena, putting him in the top 10 bestselling comics in 2017. His comedy is known for b…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: All you REALLY need to know about fasting, cold plunging and clean eating 26:14

3M ago26:14

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We’re coming to the end of the series, and I’ve absolutely loved making these bonus episodes with Shaun. I wanted to take a look at my personal highlights from the series. So I’ve rounded up the best evidence-based tips on the most popular topics we’ve covered in this series. We’re looking at fasting, cold plunging and clean eating - it’s a quick l…

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243: Diving Bell Spider & Oarfish 1:04:18

3M ago1:04:18

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Christian bubbles over with hype for the diving bell spider & Ellen tells some fish tales about the legendary oarfish. We discuss Hotwheels sisyphus, Doordash for spiders, diving technology, Pokemon, sea serpent mythology, bioluminescence and so much more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the…

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S4 E14: Deborah Meaden: Confidence, self-belief and self-reliance: Becoming one of the UK's most famous businesswomen 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Deborah Meaden is one of Britain’s best known business names - and I’ve been wanting her on the podcast ever since we launched. She’s a highly successful entrepreneur and has been an investor on Dragons’ Den since 2006. Her new book, Deborah Meaden Talks Money has been described as an unmissable book about money and finance for young people - and i…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Understanding metabolism - what is it and can I speed it up? 23:41

3M ago23:41

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Metabolism is a bit of a buzzword at the moment. This week Spencer and Shaun explore what it is and whether you can actually speed it up.Door Global

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242: Blue Jay w/ Dara Miles Wilson! 46:38

3M ago46:38

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Join Ellen & special guest, naturalist and birder Dara Miles Wilson, about some of the brightest and boldest members of the corvid family: the tenacious and charming blue jays. We discuss the audacity of jays and their amazing hawk impressions, what to put in your birdfeeder and why you might want to add a little spice, why blue jays aren’t actuall…

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S4 E13: Gordon Smart: Abuse, acid attacks and f*cked up celebrities: My time as a tabloid editor 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Gordon Smart is a broadcaster and journalist. His impressive rise to one of the jobs at the Sun newspaper at such a young age is absolutely remarkable. He became the showbiz editor at just 26 years old, and was appointed editor of the Scottish Sun at just 32. But at 36 he decided to pack it all in - telling me he couldn’t handle it, could no longer…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Is taking supplements actually worth it? 29:41

4M ago29:41

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In this episode, the lowdown on supplements and whether they can really benefit your health and lifestyle. Multivitamins, omega 3, vitamin D, protein powders and creatine... Shaun and Spencer bust some of the myths that surround them.Door Global

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241: Peregrine Falcon w/ Sophie Osborn! 55:03

4M ago55:03

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Join Ellen & special guest, wildlife biologist and author Sophie Osborn, for a review of the skydiving champions of the animal kingdom: peregrine falcons. We discuss the adaptations that let these incredible birds tear through the sky at literally breakneck speeds, biomimicry in aircraft design and sporting goods, the plague of pesticide and how we…

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S4 E12: Angela Scanlon: How I manifested my TV career 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Angela Scanlon is a presenter and author. She’s presented huge shows for the BBC including The One Show, and has just taken over Graham Norton as the weekend breakfast presenter on Virgin Radio. She’s also the co-founder of the jewellery brand frkl. In this interview we talked about how she manifested her hugely successful TV career, how being a se…

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Chikai - Founding Google Earth and the lifelong pursuit of creating for the sake of creating 1:52:21

4M ago1:52:21

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with our good friend and one of the biggest supporters of the pod, Chikai Ohazama. Chikai is the co-founder of Keyhole which was acquired by Google and became Google Earth. He is one of the most caring art collectors in our space, as well as an extremely talented AI artist. We dive into Chikai’s progression as an…

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240: Zebras & Honey Badger 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

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Ellen earns her stripes with zebras & Christian DOES care about the honey badger. We discuss the mysteries of stripes, video games as scientific experiments, the important role of cool jackets in wildlife rehabilitation, zebras in unusual places, viral videos from 2011, venom resistance, cheetah mimicry, and so much more. Links: For more informatio…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Cutting the crap and busting gut health myths 26:13

4M ago26:13

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In this episode we're telling you all you need to know about the gut microbiome - and why a healthy gut is crucial for improving your physical health, mental health and immune system.Door Global

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S4 E11: Jax Jones: Abandoned as a baby to generating 10 billion streams 44:23

4M ago44:23

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Timucin Lam, known professionally as Jax Jones, is a DJ, record producer and remixer. He rose to prominence in 2014 by featuring on Duke Dumont's number-one single "I Got U". Jax Jones is a trailblazer in the music industry - he has 8 UK Top 10 singles, 8 UK platinum singles, over 60 million single sales and a staggering 10 billion global audio str…

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Roger Dickerman - Why (24 Hours of) Art? 2:23:22

4M ago2:23:22

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with our good friend and founder of the 24 Hours of Art, Roger Dickerman. We dive into Roger’s background in trading and fitness, his love of art, founding Artifex and 24 Hours of Art, the power of routines, and so much more. Season Four is officially powered by Arbitrum and our content is now redistributed acros…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: The best ways to recover after a gruelling workout 25:38

4M ago25:38

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What are the best ways to recovery after a gruelling workout or endurance training? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're looking at the best ways to maximise recovery.Door Global

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239: Chameleons w/ Dr. Chris Anderson! 56:37

4M ago56:37

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Join Ellen & special guest, biologist Dr. Chris Anderson, for a review of the funkiest lizards in the world: chameleons! We discuss ballistic tongue projection, color changing and how cartoons get it wrong, eyes that move independently of each other, prehensile tails that act like a fifth leg, and so much more. Links: Learn more about International…

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S4 E10: Jason Fox: 'It wasn’t the military that fucked me up, it was normal life’ 53:40

4M ago53:40

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Jason Fox, usually known as Foxy, is a television personality, adventurer and former UK Special Forces soldier and Royal Marine Commando. He joined the marines at just 16 - serving for ten years, after which he passed the gruelling selection process for the special forces. After leaving the military he’s become a bestselling author and is probably …

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Funghibull - The power of psychedelics 1:41:11

4M ago1:41:11

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with our good friend and co-founder of Shillr, Funghibull. Funghi is one of our favorite collectors, builders and overall people in the space. We dive into Funghi’s background playing rugby, going to medical school in Scotland, 10 gram mushroom trips, finding punks, forming Shillr, and so much more. Season Four i…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Why women need to lift weights 26:01

4M ago26:01

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Are you scared to lift weights out of fear you'll get too muscly? Do you want to give it a go but haven't a clue where to start? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we're giving the lowdown on why women should strength train: weight loss, increased metabolism, improving bone and joint health and hormonal balance. PS: You won't end u…

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238: Red Wolf w/ Peter Gros! 48:25

4M ago48:25

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Join Ellen & special guest, conservationist and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Peter Gros, to talk about the iconic red wolf and their ongoing recovery from the brink of extinction. We discuss the shifting landscape and attitudes in wildlife conservation over the last few decades, the role that captive breeding and re-introduction have p…

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S4 E9: TJ Power: Neuroscientist on why your phone, porn and ultra-processed food is ruining your mental health 53:16

4M ago53:16

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TJ Power is a neuroscientist, co-founder of Neurify and author of The DOSE effect, which is out later this year. TJ has gained a huge following online for his groundbreaking approach to mental health - particularly in the face of the challenges posed by our modern, digitally-driven lives. In this episode, TJ breaks down how we can all optimise our …

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Mike Demarais - Making the future fun with Rainbow 2:09:52

4M ago2:09:52

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with our friend and co-founder of Rainbow Wallet, Mike Demarais. We dive into Mike’s background as a software engineer, how he fell into the crypto rabbithole, co-founding Rainbow, important lessons learned from raising capital, and so much more. Season Four is officially powered by Arbitrum and our content is no…

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Big Fish Extra Catch: Am I addicted to caffeine? 26:26

4M ago26:26

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How much caffeine is too much? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we're taking a deep dive into caffeine. Is it actually bad for you? How can I optimise it for performance? And when does its overuse become too dependent?Door Global

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237: Kid Questions with Isaac! 51:58

5M ago51:58

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Ellen & special guest Isaac answer questions from young listeners! We discuss the smallest animals, giraffe sounds, polar bear buoyancy, sturgeon skin, metabolism, and more. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on TikTok!…

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S4 E8: Christine McGuinness on autism, celibacy and her father’s heroin addiction 41:54

5M ago41:54

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This episode contains discussion around suicide and eating disorders. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below. Christine McGuinness is a television personality, former beauty queen and most recently, an influential advocate for autism awareness. A few years…

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