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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The Boring Talks - #18 – Kinder Egg Linguistics
What's 119mm long & 55 mm wide, and contains a world of linguistic pleasure? Keith Kahn-Harris explores the wonders of the Kinder Surprise warning label.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Keith Kahn-Harris Producer: Luke Doran
Crazy/Genius - Should We Break Up Amazon?
Amazon might become the first trillion-dollar company in the history of the world. Has the Everything Store become a dangerous monopoly threatening the U.S. economy?
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The Nod - From Zamunda to Wakanda
Coming to America may have given us the greatest Jheri Curl anthem ever made, but that doesn’t make it untouchable. With a potential sequel on the way, we asked a question we never thought we’d ask: is Coming to America, good or bad for the Blacks? Guests Luvvie Ajayi and Saidu Tejan-Thomas help us decide.
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The Boring Talks - #17 – Gasometers
Tall rusting skeletal relics of our industrial past. Why would anyone care about London's Gasometers? Sarah O'Carroll explains.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Sarah O'Carroll Producer: Luke Doran
Crazy/Genius - Why Can’t Facebook Tell the Truth?
In the last 18 months, Facebook has gone through one of the worst public relations crises of any major tech company. In this episode, two guests debate whether Facebook is fixable, or whether its business model is designed to sell us lies. Read more here.
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The Nod - The Leopards of Zaire
This week, we’ll take you to Zaire for a story about national identity, colonialism, and one of the most notorious dictators in history. All courtesy of our friends at the new Gimlet podcast, “We Came to Win.”
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The Boring Talks - #16 – Toilet Roll Serial Numbers
'Do you recall the fogged beef, mate?'.
The writer Nicholas Tufnell proves that poetic inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places, including a toilet roll. But what is 'fogged beef'?
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Nicholas Tufnell Producer: Luke Doran