Best Ben Radford Podcasts (2025)

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Ghost Busting with Ben Radford. Pt.2 40:56

27d ago40:56

40:56

Ben Radford pulls back the curtain on ghost hunting and psychic phenomena with the perfect blend of skepticism and compassion. We explore the fascinating psychology behind paranormal beliefs, revealing how these convictions often become deeply intertwined with personal identity. 🎙️Ben's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squaring-the-s…

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Episode 252 - Acronyms, Bacronyms and Questionable Etymologies 1:41:04

6h ago1:41:04

1:41:04

We start off with a first-ever viewer mail taste test! Then our standard report on the state of public health and government functionality (spoiler, it ain't great). Our main topic is acronyms and some specific word-based folklore. Is the term "OK" really the greatest word ever created? And how was it created? Then, whether it's linking a rock band…

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#526 - Clean Spring Slate 45:15

4d ago45:15

45:15

In which Mark and Hal settle a series a small topics suggested by YOUBy Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Why is Annie always right? 35:21

5d ago35:21

35:21

The power of confirmation bias lies in its invisibility – we don't even know we're doing it. This cognitive trap shapes everything from how we view our pets to why we fall for scams, yet remains largely undetected in our daily thought processes. Send the Why Smart Women Podcast a MessageBy Annie McCubbin

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#525 - Best Substitute Swear Word 41:23

11d ago41:23

41:23

What's the best substitute swear word? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Do the Dead listen? Pt.2 33:15

12d ago33:15

33:15

Susan Gerbic pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of psychics and mediums, revealing the calculated techniques they use to appear supernaturally gifted. As a professional psychic investigator, she explains the difference between "cold reading" (making educated guesses based on appearance and demographic information) and "hot reading" (rese…

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Episode 251 - Incredible tales of survival! 1:35:00

14d ago1:35:00

1:35:00

After some current events about dire wolves, dire outbreaks of measles, and dire science denial in the White House, we discuss some true (and some not-so-true) tales of people surviving dire circumstances. People have come back alive from the frigid ice of Antarctica, a shipwreck on the bottom of the sea, and the deep jungles of South America. Othe…

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#524 - Best Saturday Night Live Cast Member 1986-1990 41:34

18d ago41:34

41:34

Who is the best Saturday Night Live Cast Member 1986-1990? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Do the Dead listen? Pt.1 35:31

19d ago35:31

35:31

Grief makes us vulnerable to manipulation, and no one knows this better than Susan Gerbic, the renowned psychic investigator who joins Annie McCubbin to expose the predatory world of mediumship. This eye-opening conversation reveals how self-proclaimed mediums specifically target women experiencing loss, creating dependent relationships that keep t…

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#523 - Best Frosting 44:13

25d ago44:13

44:13

What's the best frosting? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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MaxFunDrive 2025 – TriviApocalypse 4 with John Hodgman, Jean Grae, Janet Varney, and Julian Burrell 1:43:09

29d ago1:43:09

1:43:09

Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do! In this episode: J…

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Episode 250 - Cryptids go Pop! with Sharon Hill 1:24:28

30d ago1:24:28

1:24:28

First we hit on a few current events, including a new monolith outside of Las Vegas and a "shadow" CDC website fake. Sharon Hill joins us again, this time to discuss her new "Pop Cryptid Spectator" and all the delightful cryptidabelia that inspires it. She's noticed a rise in paranormal thinking when it comes to cryptids, as opposed to the old-scho…

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MaxFunDrive 2025 - TriviApocalypse 3 with Danielle Radford and Clint McElroy 1:20:35

1M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do! In this episode: D…

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@522 - Best Thrilling Adventure Hour segment with Ben Acker & Ben Blacker 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker join Mark and Hal to finally determine the Best Thrilling Adventure Hour segment, once and for all!By Ben Acker, Ben Blacker, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin

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Ghost Busting with Ben Radford. Pt.1 36:34

1M ago36:34

36:34

What happens when our supernatural beliefs influence real-world decisions? Science-based paranormal investigator Ben Radford takes us on a fascinating journey through the psychology of belief, exploring why we're drawn to the unexplained and how this affects our decision-making. 🎙️Ben's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squaring-the-s…

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MaxFunDrive 2025 - Triviapocalypse #2 with Jordan Morris 1:17:53

1M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Team WE GOT THIS! (Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lubln) faces off in a trivia challenge against teams of Maximum Fun luminaries, hosted by Ken Plume! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a MaximumFun member at maximumfun.org/join, and be sure to tick the box to support WE GOT THIS! with Mark & Hal when you do!…

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MaxFunDrive 2025 - Triviapocalypse #1 with Laser and Jesse Thorn 1:20:13

1M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi, Laser, Jesse Thorn, Ken Plume

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#521 - Clean Slate with Dan Schreiber 1:12:31

1M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Writer/Comedian/Presenter/Producer/Podcaster/All-Around Good Guy Dan Schreiber joins the podcast to settle a series of small topics during MaxFunDrive!By Dan Schreiber, Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Why getting what you want is a bummer! 23:55

1M ago23:55

23:55

Why do we adapt so quickly to the things we once desperately wanted? That shiny new job, relationship, or achievement—even seeing your own book on a shelf for the first time—can lose its thrill with surprising speed. 🔗 Learn more from Dr. Laurie R. Santos - www.drlauriesantos.com Send the Why Smart Women Podcast a Message…

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Max Fun Drive 2025 Bonus Content Preview 13:28

1M ago13:28

13:28

Here's a taste of our latest bonus content, available to you when you support our show during Max Fun Drive by going to maximumfun.org/joinBy Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi, Ken Plume

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Hal joins MFD Spring Break 1:19:17

1M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea…

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Episode 249 - Grab bag: Remembering Joe Nickell, real-time folklore, "transgender mice," and RFK Jr. vs. measles 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Ben has been on a cruise, and brings back an interesting story on how quickly rumors and conspiracy theories can form in that environment. We pay tribute to Joe Nickell, a truly versatile skeptic and investigator, and go over the Stand Up for Science marches that took place last week. Then we turn to current events wrought by the Trump administrati…

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#520 - Clean Slate with Janet Varney 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

The great Janet Varney joins us to Clean the Slate once more!By Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Spending the week waiting to get your hands on the next drink? Seana Pt.2 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Seana Smith returns to the Why Smart Women podcast with a raw and revealing conversation about her decades-long struggle with alcohol and her transformative journey to five years of sobriety. From growing up with a father who was a drinker in Scotland to becoming what she calls a "grey area drinker" herself, Seana's story challenges our cultural as…

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#519 - We Got This Big Pile of Stuff 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

What's the best way to organize? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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Down the rabbit hole with Seana Smith Pt.1 47:54

2M ago47:54

47:54

Dive into an inspiring and thought-provoking episode where we unravel one woman's journey from the rabbit holes of conspiracy theories to the clarity of critical thinking. Shauna shares her heartfelt story of navigating the challenges of parenting a child with autism, revealing how misinformation can easily entrap even the most well-meaning parents…

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Episode 248 - Furries with Gail De Vos 1:18:48

2M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

First, Ben and Celestia discuss an angler fish and a kayak-curious humpback whale in the news, as well as the measles outbreak, some cryptid legislation in California, and an update on the drone panic. Our main segment guest is Gail De Vos, who discusses the world of furries. Far older than most realize (around for 50 years now!), furries have been…

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#518 - Best Towel 40:54

2M ago40:54

40:54

What is the best towel? WE GOT THIS.By Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi

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When Tracy met Hamish. Pt.2 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

What if the most intelligent among us could still be deceived by the allure of a charming con artist? Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Tracey Hall, who courageously shares her story of being scammed by none other than Australia's infamous fraudster, Hamish McLaren. Disguised as Max Tevita, he exploited Tracey's desire for connection, sp…