James Ward says thank you for listening to series one and chooses the best word from each of the twenty talks.
Presenter: James Ward Producer: Luke Doran
Crazy/Genius - Is Online Dating Destroying Romance?
Finding love on the Internet can be awkward, annoying, or downright scary. In this episode, two sociologists debate the merits of online dating and discuss their research on the history of romance in America.
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The Nod - I Am A White Woman
The movie "White Chicks" may have made critics— and honestly, the world —cringe, but Brittany delivers her treatise on why the film deserves a second look.
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The Boring Talks - #20 – Carry On Shakespeare
Infamy! Infamy! The writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed explains just why the Carry On films are actually better than Shakespeare.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Samira Ahmed Producer: Luke Doran
The Anthropocene Reviewed - Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis
John Green reviews a pineapple and ham yeasted flatbread and an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Thanks to Dashlane for sponsoring this episode: https://www.dashlane.com/anthro
Crazy/Genius - Are Smartphones Ruining Our Lives?
Digital devices rob us of our attention, creativity, and, some studies show, our mental health. We ask psychologists and authors if smartphone and social media usage has triggered a national health crisis — and what we can do to free ourselves from the allure of modern technology.
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The Nod - Hair, Laid
What does it take to get Black women’s hair authentically represented on TV? Brittany talks to Yara Shahidi, the star of the popular sitcom Grown-ish, to find out.
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The Boring Talks - #19 – Ice Cream Vans
Good maths, a strong bladder and the ability to hold eight '99s' in one hand. Ali Coote remembers the important lessons she learned as an Ice Cream Van driver.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Ali Coote Producer: Luke Doran
Crazy/Genius - Blockchain: The Next Internet, or the Next Beanie Baby?
Silicon Valley and Wall Street are obsessed with Bitcoin and its underlying technology called blockchain. Boosters say it'll fix everything from elections to shipping to identity theft. But what exactly is blockchain, how is it being used, and is the hype really worth it?
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The Nod - BONUS: The Origin Story
Have you ever wondered how Brittany and Eric became such good friends? Well wonder no more, because this week's bonus tells the story of how the pair first met.
And if you like this one, be sure to check out the Kismet podcast for more stories of connections being made.
We are back next week with a new episode!
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