Month: November 2015

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the memory palace - Episode 78 (no. 116,842)

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Music* Under the credits is Harlaamstrat 74 off of John Dankworth's Modesty Blaise score.* First bit is called Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears by A Winged Victory for the Sullen from their self-titled album. * A brief bit of Occam II for Violin by Silvia Tarrozi scores the shuttle accident (non-NASA category). * We've got Eloy by Deaf Center. * Finish out with Call from Julianna Barwick's album Pacing.

Notes* There's no, proper, grown-up biography of Margaret Knight (as far as I've been able to locate). Though there are a handful of kid's books of varying degrees of charm and accuracy. She does pop up in a fair amount of "Lady Inventors!!!" collections. I read a bunch of these, but I want to single out one for its rigor: Autumn Stanley's Mothers and Daughters of Invention.

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Serious Inquiries Only - AS186: Skepticrat Noah Lugeons!

One of my absolute favorites is back to talk politics! Best wishes also to Heath and his family, I would have loved to have both the guys on for this one but Noah and I soldiered on with a great show about the election. We broke down the debates, talked about different candidates, and just … Continue reading AS186: Skepticrat Noah Lugeons! →

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ABR's Poem of the Week - #3 – Fiona Hile reads ‘Snakebite With Anecdote’

Our third 'Poem of the Week' is ‘Snakebite with Anecdote' by Fiona Hile. ABR’s Poetry Editor, Lisa Gorton, introduces Fiona who then reads her poem and discusses it. You can find out more about 'Poem of the Week', and read 'Snakebite with Anecdote', by visiting our website: https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/poetry/poem-of-the-week/162-poem-of-the-week/2807-poem-of-the-week-snakebite-with-anecdote-by-fiona-hile
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The Gist - Bacon Makes Everything Better, Except Your Colon

On The Gist, Mike asks Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker about her beef with the World Health Organization. Their recent headlines draw attention to a link between processed meats and cancer risk. Is that bulls--t? Maria’s new book The Confidence Game is now available for preorder. For the Spiel, the common core’s big PR problem. Today’s sponsors: RealtyShares. With RealtyShares, you can invest in professionally vetted residential and commercial real estate projects across the United States. Browse all the investments at no cost once you’re qualified, invest as little as $1,000 per transaction, and diversify your portfolio by visiting RealtyShares.com/gist. Stamps.com, where you can buy and print official U.S. postage right from your desk using your own computer and printer. Use the promo code THEGIST to get a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.

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The Allusionist - 24. Spill Your Guts

It’s cathartic; it’s a useful historical record; and it might help you behave better on public transport. Neil Katcher and Dave Nadelberg from Mortified discuss the art and practice of keeping a diary.

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The Gist - Prisoner Rehabilitation Is Not That Easy

When thinking about America’s prison problem, at some point we’re going to have to begin asking how we’re going to treat violent offenders differently. On The Gist, Fordham law professor John Pfaff joins us for the rest of our extended interview. Listen back to Monday’s Gist to hear the first part of our short series. For the Spiel, Mike solves more of America’s problems. Today’s sponsors: Casper, the online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting casper.com/gist and using the promo code GIST.  RealtyShares. With RealtyShares, you can invest in professionally vetted residential and commercial real estate projects across the United States. Browse all the investments at no cost once you’re qualified, invest as little as $1,000 per transaction, and diversify your portfolio by visiting RealtyShares.com/gist. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #64 – “Celebrity Albums” with Monika Scott

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys plumb the depths of celebrity excess with their very special guest, comedian Monika Scott! Every once in awhile, a movie star or an athlete will get it in their head that they could be a musician. This episode will focus on a few of the worst of the worst albums made by famous non-musicians. Hear terrible cuts from Kim Kardashian, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pesci, Steven Seagal, Bruce Willis, and MORE! This is one of our best episodes ever. You're gonna love it. Follow Monika on Twitter @MightyMonika.  Song of the week this week: "Beaumont" by Hayes Carll.  Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod