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TED Tech

TED Tech

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @ ...
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What Were They Thinking? is a podcast about the brilliant, bizarre, and often untold stories behind the world’s most famous inventions. From the sparks of genius to the quirks of fate, we uncover how ideas turned into the things we can’t live without.
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Tune into a 45 min hang out with with sketch comedy duo and brothers Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn. Think banter about things that piss them off, soap box moments about things that don’t matter, and unique solutions to problems that never were an issue to begin with, Fairbairn Podcast is a natural performance based comedy podcast. The guys are sarcastic, but mean well and is a pullback behind the curtain of two of the biggest faces on the Australian internet. A DM Podcast
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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Interested in lear ...
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It's me, your friend Busy Philipps! My creative partner Caissie St. Onge & I love making things that we believe people need & will love & we’ve had so many plans. We had plans to do a TV show that would shake up late night! And we think it kinda did! For six months. We adored our genius, scrappy creative team at “Busy Tonight” as much as we loved our audience, so when we broke the news that we’d been canceled, we vowed to get back up & make even bigger plans to invent a whole new way of doin ...
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We live in a complex world where we are surrounded by things and gadgets that make our life, well, let’s say easy. But in this busy schedule, when we take most of things for granted, we hardly pause for a second to think about how this thing came into being and who the brains behind it were. We often use the phrase "Necessity is the mother of all inventions" but do you know a ton of the world inventions were actually accidental? The inventions that changed the world on its head and became a ...
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Lit!Pop!Bang!

Mason Jar Press

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Anthony Moll and Cece discuss all things books, including awards, festivals and new trends in the publishing industry. They'll talk about the poetry, fiction and memoir on the their bookshelves. They'll also chat with fellow writers and lit educators from the local and national scene. And just like your Twitter feed, they will inject a dose of #popculture in every podcast. Think of it as a scholarly critique gumbo with a dash of ratchet. Tune in with a cup of coffee or some whiskey neat.
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About the Artographer: Mitch Schlimer The award winning and published artist Mitch Schlimer was born in May of 1956 and from an early age he saw things differently, especially when his father put a Polaroid "instant" camera in his hands at the age of five. Mitch's gift and vision were evident as others saw and felt that he was able to capture truly "One in a Million Moments," which he loved to share since he was able to observe the special response that came from his keen eye and love for ph ...
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Go Un-Pro

Brent W. Laartz

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Go Un-Pro with Dr. Brent W. Laartz, MD FIDSA: Living an Unprocessed Life for Longevity and Healthspan Have you ever known that something is SO good for you that you just can't wait, but life gets in front of you and prevents you from doing it? The inaction and procrastination could occur for a variety of reasons, and we will delve into my motivations and affirmations of a healthy life from this day forward. I am starting this series of videos and articles so that I can be accountable to myse ...
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In a moment that stunned the world in 2019, the famed Notre-Dame in Paris went up in flames, threatening the future of the centuries-old Gothic treasure. Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect of the cathedral’s restoration, recounts the collective effort to bring the building back to life while honoring its history. Listen for a story of craftsm…
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With Jaxon still minced, Ben joins Lachlan to recount what Jaxon described as the best day of his life. The boys also chat through the politics of wearing shoes to the gym. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this episode, Adam and Andrew riff on what makes a great conversation and compare notes on their best and worst interviews—including when Elon Musk told Bob Iger to f*** off. They also investigate what Andrew …
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It’s time to kick back, light up, and live large. In this special 400th episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re bringing the island life straight to the studio with good friends, good conversation, and a tropical twist. Tonight’s show is all about the laid-back luxury that cigars naturally bring — that moment when the world slows down, the sun feels wa…
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Special guest BEN is in Jaxon's seat today as they talk through Jaxon's unfortunate demise. We've also got mad libs, being left on emojis, some more dating life updates and much more. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Artificial intelligence could cost many of us our careers — but that doesn’t mean we should stop its development, says journalist Megan J. McArdle. As she watches AI encroach on her own craft, she shares a fresh take on the 19th-century Luddites, who tried to destroy machines that would upend their trade. Looking back, McArdle reframes today’s fear…
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The boys tackle some more of the toughest hypotheticals that Lachlan could find on Reddit. They even begin pondering their own philosophical questions around what really constitutes 'bread' or 'a sandwich.' Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystu…
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John Grisham is the author of over 50 #1 bestselling novels, including A Time To Kill and The Pelican Brief—but before he became the preeminent writer of legal thrillers, he had a tumultuous career as a lawyer. Adam and John discuss how John’s experience in the courtroom inspires his fiction, and how it has continued to shape his perspective on sto…
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In this week’s episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re rolling back the clock more than 600 years to uncover how a few curious explorers, a sacred island ritual, and one very unlucky Spaniard gave birth to the modern cigar. Join Me, Amber, Terrence, and Billy for a hilarious, history-packed, game-show-style story time that covers it all — from the Taín…
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The boys discuss whether it's better to live in a big town or a city, while reminiscing on some of their high school memories. Plus you'd never believe it, there's more Harry Potter chat! Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…
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The boys are back for another bonus ep and Lachlan has had an interesting night out on the town. Plus we also get into some top-tier content with word associations! Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our capacity instead of simply coping with emotional wounds, and address …
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Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions …
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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …
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They say that failure is part of success… if that's true, then I'm about to be the most successful person in the industry because I biffed it… BAD! During this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what I did, and exactly how bad it is. Now, I certainly don't have total command over mistakes and mishaps in the cigar industry. There have been m…
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If food waste were a country, it’d be the third highest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions after China and the US, says Apeel Senior VP of Operations Jenny Du. Following her talk at TED2025, Du sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how her lab is creating plant-based coating that can help reduce food spoilage. From combating fo…
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The boys are live from the farm in an undisclosed location in South Australia. Featuring guest appearances from a dog, a chicken and a father, the guys talk some exciting innovations in the patreon sphere, Jaxon's recently smashed phone, plus they name every girl. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up w…
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Matthew McConaughey is the Academy Award-winning star of Dallas Buyers Club, Dazed and Confused, or Interstellar. But he’s not just an actor—he’s also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, teacher, and prolific writer. His second book, Poems and Prayers, was built on decades of his journal entries, poems, and life lessons learned. In this episode, Matth…
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Limited edition cigars are where brands really cut loose — bold blends, wild packaging, and the kind of creativity that gets cigar lovers talking. I also COMPLAIN non-stop about them… mostly because if one really leaves an impression then it’s more than likely it’ll be tough or impossible to find again. In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re c…
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The boys are live from Adelaide, back where it all started! We get to chatting about how dumb most people are (not you obviously), plus another voice message from everyone's favourite former member of Fairbairn Films. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts …
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Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas on Earth, leading to scientific and medical breakthroughs only possible in zero gravity. Interested in le…
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The boys reminisce on their school days as they talk through the universally accepted top 5 days to be at school. Lachlan also has an idea for an app, and would you believe it, Jaxon recounts some of the many times he got in trouble at school. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTo…
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At just 10 years old, Sean The Science Kid is our youngest guest ever. Sean is an internet educator with a voracious appetite for learning and a contagious passion for sharing his knowledge. In this episode, Adam chats with Sean and his mother Eunice about the origins of Sean’s curiosity, his strategies for breaking down complex science concepts, a…
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That’s it — we’re going scorched earth. In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re diving into the latest release from Oscar Valladares: the Scorched Earth Daily Edition Maduro. If you’ve followed Oscar’s growing lineup, you already know about the Earth by Oscar and the box-pressed Flat Earth — both Corojo-wrapped fan favorites. Now the family get…
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The boys are back after a big weekend and there's a lot to get through. There's a throwback to Covid living, an outrage over Sydney drivers, Lachlan's crush on a certain character from Matilda, plus Grandpa Fairbairns extraordinary knife collection. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on…
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The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…
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Molly Carlson is a professional high diver, three-time runner-up at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, and the founder of Brave Gang, an online community of people who encourage each other to face their fears together. In this episode, Molly and Adam reflect on anxiety and motivation, the functions and dysfunctions of fear, and how to harness …
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Fair warning- we only got this episode going after some insane technical issues, so if you want to hear Cigars Daily LIVE come off the rails, this is your episode. Most cigars come into the industry quietly. They get a soft, smooth, easy going launch into the industry. Others are more like the latest Avengers movie on opening day (I realize my movi…
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The boys talk get deep into the science as Lachlan channels Albert Einstein to give Jaxon a science lesson. The boys also talk parking fines, watching movies at school, and Will Gibb's obsession with a certain clothing item. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Po…
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What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…
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On social media, enragement is often used to drive engagement. But what if the algorithm was tuned to what makes us feel good? As the CEO of Pinterest, Bill Ready is leading changes to his platform in the hopes of inspiring change in the tech industry. He and Adam examine steps for improving online interactions, consider solutions for protecting ki…
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Cigars can only live in one place - a humidor. It's the one place where cigars can survive and potentially age into fine tools for celebrating life's special moments. But a good humidor isn't always easy to come by. Today the world is plagued by poorly informed information about how to create a place to accurately store cigars. And it can cause cig…
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The boys are joined by friend of the show and Hollywood hunk Ed Oxenbould to chat through AI, fatherhood, simlish, acting, films and so much more. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Cement is one of the most-consumed materials on Earth — second only to water — and it accounts for a whopping eight percent of the world's carbon pollution. What if we could turn this climate villain into a hero? Clean tech innovator and serial entrepreneur Ryan Gilliam reveals his company's surprisingly simple process for transforming waste from t…
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In this bonus episode the boys list their top 5 favourite things to do when they get home drunk, which is obviously not very often. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What are you doing to make the world around you better? Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and the author of the new book Moral Ambition. He joins Adam live in the Authors@Wharton series to discuss how to stop capable people from wasting their talents, lessons from great moral pioneers, and what it means to be a good person. They also consider how…
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Cigar Makers do some AMAZING things. Their art is one of the most logistically dense and complicated processes I’ve seen in my entire life. I admire my cigar making friends as much as I feel for the tremendous challenges they face on a daily basis. That being said, they don’t always get it right. Cigar Makers have simultaneously done some of the mo…
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The boys talk through a mammoth weekend which involved almost getting into a fight, a very big brekkie, some more of Charlotte's cookies and a movie review. Plus we get an update on the boys love lives including Lachlan's potential tryst with a celebrity. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the b…
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Before the Crockpot became a kitchen icon, it started as the dream of an inventive mind who wanted families to come home to a hot meal. In this episode of What Were They Thinking?, we dive into the story of Irving Naxon, the man behind the humble slow cooker, and how his childhood memories of his grandmother’s stew inspired one of the most enduring…
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Artificial intelligence can write a song in seconds, but does that mean human songwriters will become obsolete? Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. doesn’t think so. A songwriter himself, he offers a four-step “survival guide” for human creators to endure the age of AI, urging musicians to embrace technology while preserving the emotional essenc…
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Things get a little spicy in the studio as the boys dive deep into the sex work industry. Plus we've also got a blind ranking list for Lachlan. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced By DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What does it mean to be a genius? Journalist Helen Lewis is the author of the new book The Genius Myth, which offers a provocative analysis of how we put brainiacs on a pedestal. In this episode, Helen and Adam unpack our cultural myths about geniuses and explore the dangers of treating them like demigods. They also discuss what Helen learned from …
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Cigar Swag is a longstanding tradition in the cigar industry. For a very long time, cigar makers have dedicated themselves to crafting useful cigar swag. Items that cigar lovers use everyday, that sport the branding of their favorite makers. But these days, the industry has taken a turn… but is it a turn for the better? I've learned a lot about thi…
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The boys discuss which hobbies are hot and which are for virgins, but not before Jaxon regales us with his City2Surf stories. We also get a voice message from former friend Darcy PLUS the boys are jealous of current friend Will Gibb. Follow the pod on Instagram Follow Fairbairn Films Follow Lachlan and Jaxon Keep up with the boys on TikTok Produced…
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Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in the first place? And what should you do with them once they're spent? Geor…
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