Best Charles Handler Podcasts (2025)

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The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism & Why it Matters with CHRISTINE WEBB

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“There are many ways in which I think human exceptionalism has seeped into the sciences, but one of the many ways is through the methodologies we use when we compare the intelligence of humans and other species. In particular, in my field, I’m a primatologist by training, comparing the cognitive abilities of humans with the abilities of our closest…

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Sheryl Lowe Returns! 59:00

1d ago59:00

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Sheryl Lowe returns to "Literally" for a very special conversation about, fittingly, love! Rob and his better half discuss their philosophy on marriage, her experience growing up in Los Angeles, whether they would have dated if they'd met as teenagers, and much more. Plus, they FaceTime their sons live on the air! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c…

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Neve Campbell: Now You Know The Weeknd (Re-Release) 1:00:06

5d ago1:00:06

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It's Halloween season, so we are looking back at Rob's conversation with "Scream" queen Neve Campbell! They talk about Neve's incredible run of 800 Phantom of the Opera performances, how great it has been to grow up acting in the Scream franchise, and the odd instance of Rob and Neve meeting at Stephen Dorff's birthday party. This episode originall…

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How to Prepare for the Future of Hiring NOW!— Lessons from Two Decades of HR Tech Research 47:10

8d ago47:10

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Quote: “When this all started (generative AI for the masses), the fear was ‘this is cheating.’ Now we’re flipping the conversation and saying, no — this is actually a skill set you need to develop.” -Madeline Laureno In this episode I welcome Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research and one of the most trusted voices in HR and TA technology. …

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Alaska Storytime 02: When Dog Preparation Goes Sideways 28:41

8d ago28:41

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In this episode K9 Conservationist co-founder, Kayla Fratt, continues her story about her PhD research and Alaskan field season with a raw and honest look at what “ugly training” really means and why it matters. Kayla shares the realities of working detection dogs in unpredictable weather, adapting when field plans fall apart, and facing the heartb…

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Brett Goldstein: No One Follows the Frog 52:48

9d ago52:48

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Brett and Rob are running from boredom! Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) joins Rob Lowe to discuss their shared admiration for Kermit the Frog, why dinner parties are more important in the UK, how he went from writer to actor on "Ted Lasso," Brett’s new film, “All of You,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTub…

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SOLO - Episode 1112 39:29

15d ago39:29

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This week I go solo and talk about my wild freshman year in college and my adventures this week in Alaska. Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FITZDOG.COM⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Simon Sinek: Light Up a Room 55:15

16d ago55:15

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Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek joins Rob Lowe to discuss pursuing risk, what they would tell young people about the future of higher education, whether product placement actually works, how to survive in a post-AI economy, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question…

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Jane Lynch: Stalking Tony The Tiger (Re-Release) 1:07:30

19d ago1:07:30

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Jane Lynch of "Glee!" In this episode, Rob and actress/author/comedian Jane Lynch discuss non-traditional pet names, Transcendental Meditation, working with Christopher Guest, and discover they have much more in common than they expected. Plus: we learn if Jane would rather see a UF…

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Ian Edwards - Episode 1111 1:25:18

22d ago1:25:18

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My pal Ian Edwards hangs out and talks about his new special, out on YouTube now! Follow Ian Edwards on Instagram ⁠@ianedwardscomic Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FITZDOG.COM⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad c…

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Alaska Storytime 01: Preparing for Fieldwork 50:45

22d ago50:45

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, co-founder Kayla Fratt speaks about her PhD research. This episode covers background on the Alexander Archipelago wolf, some past research done by other biologists, and how dogs fit into the picture. She then discusses dog selection, onboarding, and training for this project. This episode ends with Kayla and …

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Spinal Tap: Live & In-Person 1:06:06

23d ago1:06:06

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Rob Lowe is joined live and in person by the iconic rock band Spinal Tap and filmmaker Marty Di Bergi (who bear a striking resemblance to legendary comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer and director Rob Reiner). They discuss their new film, “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover, their beef with…

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How to Make an Algorithm in the Microwave with Poet MAYA SALAMEH 38:26

26d ago38:26

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“Poetry is like one of the great loves of my life, and I think it's probably the longest relationship I'll ever have. I read a lot of poetry. I also wrote these short stories even when I was pretty young, like in second grade, and the stories kept getting shorter and shorter. My family used to go to Damascus in Syria and Lebanon every summer for th…

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AI Adoption is a Human Problem, Not a Tech Problem 54:02

28d ago54:02

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“Most firms that are using AI are saving two to four hours per week per employee. That’s not transformative. That’s just doing the same thing faster.” -Alexis Fink Introduction In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work, Mayda Tokens (my AI co-host) and I sit down with Alexis Fink, I-O psychologist, long-time HR tech leader at Microsoft, Intel, and Meta,…

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Josh Duhamel: Nash Bridges with Stethoscopes 45:53

30d ago45:53

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Josh and Rob just want to hang out with their buddies in the woods! Actor Josh Duhamel joins Rob Lowe to discuss leaving Hollywood for the wilderness of Minnesota, working with the great James Caan, his new show “Ransom Canyon,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob…

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Drew Lynch - Episode 1110 1:32:04

1M ago1:32:04

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We have the same agent, work the same clubs and are not tall. Hilarious comic Drew Lynch makes his 1st appearance on the show. Follow Drew Lynch on Instagram @thedrewlynch Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FITZDOG.…

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Empire of AI: Dreams & Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI with KAREN HAO 43:40

1M ago43:40

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“My book is called Empire of AI because I'm trying to articulate this argument and illustrate that these companies operate exactly like empires of old. I highlight four features that essentially encapsulate the three things you read. However, I started talking about it in a different way after writing the book. The four features are: they lay claim…

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Laraine Newman: The Shame of the Senso-Rings (Re-Release) 40:21

1M ago40:21

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We're looking back at Rob's conversation with SNL legend Laraine Newman! In this episode, Rob and SNL and Groundlings alum Laraine Newman discuss when you should say hello to your neighbor, how The Coneheads makeup can change you, and why it may be a good idea to copyright your character’s voice! This episode originally aired in July 2021. Make sur…

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Incursion Dogs with Ruan & Tina De Flamingh 1:16:03

1M ago1:16:03

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ruan and Tina De Flamingh form Green Trax about incursion dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Domestic Dog Scent Marks Trigger a Behavioural Response in Wild Wolves Where to find Ruan and Tina: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreo…

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Tony Hale: Watching the Bloopers 42:00

1M ago42:00

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Tony Hale and Rob Lowe prove that faith and show business aren’t mutually exclusive! Actor Tony Hale joins Rob Lowe to discuss his new film, “Sketch,” his recent move to Alabama, marrying a make-up artist, working on “Arrested Development” and “Veep,” his prayer practice, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

1M ago19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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Arabic Literature, Palestine & The Art of Translation with HUDA FAKHREDDINE

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“I'm Lebanese. I grew up in Lebanon during the Civil War, and I came to the United States as a graduate student with the intention of going back. I never wanted to stay here. I really thought that my life would happen in Beirut, in a city that I loved and hated in the healthiest of ways. My investments, both literary and intellectual, were rooted t…

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Alicia Silverstone: Irish Slang 41:36

1M ago41:36

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It's always a delight when Alicia and Rob get together! "Clueless" star Alicia Silverstone joins Rob Lowe to discuss filming her new show, "Irish Blood," in Ireland, the difference between going out in the 1980s and today, her upcoming film "Bugonia" with Emma Stone, her role in the 1997 "Batman & Robin" movie, and much more. Make sure to subscribe…

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Dealing with Pet Loss & Grief | Whiskey and Wolves Podcast | Episode 14 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

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Episode 14 - Dealing with Pet Loss & Grief In this episode of Whiskey and Wolves Chris and Evan discuss the most common questions when it comes to pet loss. How soon should you get a new dog? What should you do with your old dog's gear? Find out these answers and more, in this episode. #dog #dogtraining #pets --- ► Bayou Working Dog Club https://ww…

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Lily Collins: The Tweeds and the Wellies (Re-Release) 51:37

2M ago51:37

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We're looking back at Rob's conversation with "Emily in Paris" herself - Lily Collins! Today Lily Collins and Rob Lowe exchange acting and activity stories. On this episode Lily talks about being cut from a 30 Seconds to Mars video, Rob pitches the perfect Emily in Paris story-arc, Lily's incredible experience she had making Windfall, and they both…

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Overcoming Obstacles to AI Adoption Through Creative Play 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

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“The problem with AI adoption isn’t just technical—it’s emotional. Creativity lowers the barrier of fear, and that opens the door to skill building.” – Jimmy Lepore Hagan Newsflash! After a much needed hiatus- Psych Tech @ Work is back with a vengeance! During the break I have been heads down in my lab- experimenting and playing with AI. SHE’S ALIV…

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Toy Play to Modulate Arousal with Crystal Wing 1:21:30

2M ago1:21:30

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing about toy play to modulate arousal. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Previous Crystal Wing podcast The Moving Canine Science Highlight: Wildlife detection dogs effectively survey a terrestrial amphibian, but differ among individuals, weather and habitat Where to find Crystal: Lin…

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Tony Hawk: Got Your Bell Rang 36:47

2M ago36:47

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Tony Hawk is tempting Rob to get back on the skateboard! The legendary skateboarder joins Rob Lowe to discuss growing up in Southern California, coming to terms with your age, the iconic soundtracks to the “Pro Skater” video games, Rob’s skateboarding days at Santa Monica High, why Tony's intimidated by surfing, and much more. Make sure to subscrib…

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Alonzo Bodden - Episode 1109 1:28:41

2M ago1:28:41

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From NPR’s Wait Wait don’t tell me, my good friend Alonzo Bodden comes by for a few laughs. Follow Alonzo Bodden on Instagram @zofunny Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FITZDOG.COM⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis with MALCOLM HARRIS

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“One day, I woke up with this concept of oil being tied up in our lives in ways that we don't talk about. It’s sort of a value-theoretical approach to climate change and the climate crisis. Something that's impersonal and goes to the root of our entire social metabolic structure.” In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast, Professor Davi…