Best Deciding By Data Podcasts (2025)

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Is Partisan Gerrymandering As Bad As You Think? 55:42

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There is no political topic that can get people’s blood boiling quite like partisan gerrymandering. But what do we know about how effective it is and what the data shows about its outcomes? This week, we're re-releasing our conversation with Princeton political scientist Kosuke Imai about his paper, "Widespread Partisan Gerrymandering Mostly Cancel…

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What’s Next for AI? OpenAI’s Łukasz Kaiser (Transformer Co-Author) 1:05:25

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We’re told that AI progress is slowing down, that pre-training has hit a wall, that scaling laws are running out of road. Yet we’re releasing this episode in the middle of a wild couple of weeks that saw GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Codex Max, fresh reasoning modes and long-running agents ship from OpenAI — on top of a flood of new frontier models elsewhere. T…

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4th Down Decision Making + NFL Play Calling Errors 44:14

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Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly discuss the critical mistakes NFL coaches make on 4th down and how these errors hurt their chances of winning. From poorly timed punts to unsuccessful 4th Down conversion attempts, they analyze the play-calling errors that have cost teams in NFL Week 12 and what lessons can be learned to improve decision-making going fo…

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Ep. 562: Do You Hesitate to Raise Your Hand to Make Something Happen? Plus a Medication Hack 29:22

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We talk about why it’s such a happiness-booster to raise your hand to organize an event or undertaking—to realize that if you don’t do it, no one will. We also share a hack for making it easier to take medication, and why it’s a good idea to “suffer fools gladly.” Resources & links related to this episode: Shop the Black Friday Sale in the Happines…

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The big AI bubble, and robot Grandma in the cloud 37:20

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In episode 78 of The AI Fix, alien robot spiders invade Antarctica (or Facebook says they do), Mark prepares humanity for AI-powered fighter jets with loyalty issues, and Graham tries to work out why his AI-generated country music career hasn't yet paid for even a Tesco Meal Deal. Anthropic claims it has caught the first autonomous AI cyber-spy... …

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Show Me the Money: Tax, Infrastructure and Who Pays? with Heather Scoffield 1:11:11

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Taxes shape more than government revenue. They shape trust. In this episode, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Heather Scoffield, founding CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory, to explore how Canada’s tax and fiscal systems influence the country’s ability to build, grow and compete. Together, they unpack the tensions inside the 2025 Federal Budget, fr…

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How capacity markets broke—and what it takes to fix them

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For years, capacity markets quietly operated in the background: reliable, technical, and rarely in the headlines. Not anymore! In today’s episode of Power Perspectives, host Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with Christoph Graf, Senior Economist and Research Scholar at NYU’s Institute for Policy Integrity, to unpack why capacity markets are suddenly at …

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JSN Is the Best WR in Fantasy and It’s Not Even Close 1:00:01

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Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly dive into why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best wide receiver in the NFL and how he is on the verge of a historic season! They also share their top takeaways from NFL Week 12 and what it will mean for the rest of the fantasy football season. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Shawn's Undeafeated FFPC Team 4:00 The biggest challen…

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A Little Happier: A True Story of Redeeming a Loss Through Sacrifice 3:01

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The awe-inspiring true story of “Mountain Man” Dashrath Manjhi is an example of how we can transform pain into action that can help others. After his wife died for lack of medical care, Dashrath Manjhi spent more than twenty years single-handedly carving out a path to make his remote village more accessible. Get in touch: [email protected] …

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54. The secret behavioural prompts brands use to influence your choices | Raphy March 1:07:48

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How can businesses gain a true understanding of what drives customer decisions? And how can science be applied to create marketing that not only feels deeply human but also delivers measurable results? Today on All About Business, James is Raphy March, Managing Director at Cowry Consulting, a pioneer in combining behavioral science with AI to help …

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Bonus Episode: Who Am I Without Kids at Home? (Gretchen Rubin on “Laugh Lines”) 44:18

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I joined Kim and Penn Holderness on their podcast "Laugh Lines" for a funny, thoughtful talk about parenting after the kids move out—a great listen as families come back together for the holidays. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project C…

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More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:38

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It’s easy to get swept up in a cycle of holidays that feels more like a relentless to-do list than a source of joy. In this Celebration Roundtable, we talk about how to embrace the holidays as opportunities for intentional connection and meaning. Resources & links related to this episode: Francis Lam Priya Parker Kate Bowler The Happiness Project b…

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The grid tech solving the visibility gap

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With risks flying at utility leaders from every angle—extreme weather, outages, wildfires, and many more—knowing what’s happening on the grid at any moment isn’t just nice. It’s mission critical. So how is next-gen sensing tech helping power pros get better visibility into real-time grid realities? This week on Piloting the Future, Kim and Lee expl…

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Open Source AI Strikes Back — Inside Ai2’s OLMo 3 ‘Thinking" 1:28:10

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In this special release episode, Matt sits down with Nathan Lambert and Luca Soldaini from Ai2 (the Allen Institute for AI) to break down one of the biggest open-source AI drops of the year: OLMo 3. At a moment when most labs are offering “open weights” and calling it a day, AI2 is doing the opposite — publishing the models, the data, the recipes, …

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The Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules That Will Decide Championships 42:27

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Which players are set up to dominate in the fantasy football playoffs, and whose schedules might hinder them? Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly discuss the rest of the season schedules and how they will determine fantasy championships. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Can you believe it's NFL Week 12 already? 3:00 RB Rest of Season Strength of schedule 13:00…

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Ep. 561: Need Some Fresh Ideas for Gift-Giving? Here Are Many Great Suggestions 32:25

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It can be a real challenge to find new, useful ideas for gifts. We suggest many of our own recommendations, plus we include dozens of ideas from listeners. Resources & links related to this episode: Request bookplates now to get them in time for the holidays! Sign up for The Happiness Project Revisited and get 40% off enrollment Florist Wire Electr…

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Genome LLM makes a super-virus, and should AI decide if you live? 36:34

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In episode 77 of The AI Fix, a language model trained on genomes that creates a super-virus, Graham wonders whether AI should be allowed to decide if we live or die, and a woman marries ChatGPT (and calls it “Klaus”). Also in this episode: In Russia a robot staggers, falls over, and breaks; MIT quietly withdraws a ludicrously bad cybersecurity pape…

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Who Gets to Work? Immigration and Labour Policy in Canada with Mikal Skuterud 1:26:19

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Canada’s immigration system isn’t one program; it’s an entire architecture. A maze of pathways, permits, and policies that shape who gets in, who gets to work, and who gets to stay. In this episode, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Dr. Mikal Skuterud, Professor of Economics at the University of Waterloo, and one of Canada’s leading labour economists…

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Is 100% clean energy really possible?

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The global energy transition isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s happening right now. But how fast can we go, and how far can renewables really take us? In this episode of Power Perspectives, hosts Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with Mark Jacobson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford U…

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True Breakout Performances or a Mirage? 47:51

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Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly discuss their top takeaways from NFL Week 11 and attempt to identify what is real and what is an illusion for fantasy football managers. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 What does Week 11 mean for Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and Bijan Robinson moving forward? 17:00 What happened to Jared Goff and the Lions on SNF? 15:00 …

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A Little Happier: A Beautiful Ending & the Final Passage of Queen Victoria 5:03

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As a writer, I'm particularly drawn to great endings, and I read the extraordinary closing paragraphs of Lytton Strachey’s biography Queen Victoria. Strachey imagines Victoria's fading mind retracing the vanished visions of her long history—passing back through decades of memories in a poignant, poetic cascade that captures both the end of a life a…

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53. Titan of the hotel industry reveals the 3 things you need to know to open a luxury hospitality business | Sir Rocco Forte 1:12:31

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Being successful in hospitality is incredibly tough. But how do you keep a focus on quality and authenticity whilst expanding into multiple new locations? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Sir Rocco Forte, titan of the luxury hospitality and hotel industry. They explore his incredible journey as an entrepreneur within a fami…

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More Happier: Is It Always a Bad Idea to Gossip? Plus: Choosing a One-Word Theme for the Year 25:01

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We talk about the challenge of choosing a one-word theme for the upcoming year, as well as the surprising value of gossip. Plus we talk about a fun reason to have a party. Resources & links related to this episode: Send recommendations for your favorite books to give for the holidays Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website …

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Do Donors Punish Extremist Primary Nominees? 59:29

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What happens when a political party nominates a candidate in its primary who is ideologically extreme? Do donors, especially those outside the party’s base, react — and if so, how? That question is explored in a new paper by Andy Christopher Wayne Myers, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at Stanford University. He uncovers how donors respond whe…

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3 Keys To Evaluating Your Fantasy Football Roster In Season 29:21

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Are you missing what's really happening with your fantasy football team? What’s going wrong, what’s going right, what happened in the draft, and so on? Colm Kelly shares an update on his FFPC Main Event with Shawn Siegele. Was their draft strategy flawed? Did they make the wrong draft picks? Considering all that, can they still sneak into the playo…

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Why should your next business strategy start with compliance? In conversation with Alexander Byrne 17:35

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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Alexander Byrne, Director of Compliance at Thrive, to discuss how organizations can leverage compliance as a competitive advantage rather than viewing it simply as a regulatory burden to enhance their tech stack and accelerat…

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How to turn AI into a power plant with Arushi Sharma Frank

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AI is transforming everything, but what happens when it starts transforming the grid itself? As data centers explode in scale and AI workloads surge, utility leaders are wondering when the power system might reach a a breaking point. But what if the next generation of compute didn’t just consume energy? What if it instead helped stabilize the grid?…

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3 Contrarian Fantasy Football Trade Strategies 41:14

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Is selling your stars at the right time the key to perpetually reloading your roster and keeping your Championship window wide open? Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly discuss whether there is any offer that would make them trade Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Brock Bowers, when to make your moves, and how to negotiate with other owners to get the best value for …

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Ep. 560: Very Special Episode: What Secrets Does Your Therapist Wish They Could Tell You? 38:50

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We talk to Lori Gottlieb—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and co-host of the “Since You Asked” advice podcast—about what she wishes she could tell her patients. We discuss questions like why patients lie to their therapists, how to know if you’re the toxic friend, how to handle a challenging holiday gathering, and how to end rumination. Resourc…

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AI self-awareness, and the death of comedy 40:08

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In episode 76 of The AI Fix, two US federal judges blame AI for imaginary case law, a Chinese "humanoid" dramatically sheds its skin onstage, Toyota unveils a crabby walking chair creeps us out, Google plans AI chips in orbit, robot dogs get jobs at Sellafield, and AI writes cruise-ship gags from the 1950s (but a little less racist.) Plus: Graham g…

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The Big Play Running Backs Dominated Week 10 52:03

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What a week for Big Play RBs! Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly analyze the outstanding running back performances and share their insights on the 49ers @ Rams and the rest of NFL Week 10. What does it mean for your fantasy football hopes moving forward? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 NFL Week 10 Overview 4:00 Rams look dominant vs 49ers - George Kittle, Ky…

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A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It Should Be True 3:00

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Sometimes a teaching story has such a great lesson that it doesn’t even matter if it’s not true. While the famous story of the sardines and the catfish turns out to be apocryphal, it illustrates a useful truth: Being in an environment where we need to show hustle can be better for us than quiet, stagnant surroundings. Get in touch: podcast@gretchen…

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52. Karma Capitalism: Why being a good business IS good business | James Reed, CBE 54:04

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Socialism doesn’t work. Hyper-capitalism doesn’t work. Is this the answer? What happens when the DNA of a corporation changes? In this episode of 'All About Business', Alex interviews the usual host, James Reed, about his new book, 'Karma Capitalism.' The discussion revolves around the concept of Karma Capitalism, which James defines as a people-ce…

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More Happier: Deck the Halls! 24 Quick Tasks to Get Holiday-Ready [Revisited] 21:29

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A twist on our “Clear the Decks” strategy—this episode guides you through a series of quick, one-minute tasks to help you get organized for the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: Sign up to be an organ donor! We mention the Five-Senses Journal, which includes spaces to do five-senses portraits. To make it easier to identify good g…

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The future of compute is distributed— and energy-driven

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It’s no secret: AI is changing everything from how we think, to where we build, to how we power the world. And nowhere is that disruption hitting harder and more quickly than in the rise of data centers, the massive energy users that are quickly becoming the new industrial load of the 21st century. In this episode of Power Perspectives, host Kinsey…

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The data-driven strategy for building customer trust

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Ask any utility exec: The key to accurate forecasting isn’t luck. It’s data. In fact, data might be more valuable than electrons these days. Knowing what your customers think (and how they act) is a prerequisite for long-term utility success. So today on The Watt & Why, host Mike Smith welcomes Elizabeth Parks, president and CMO of Parks Associates…

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Slow down to speed up: How to operationalize energy innovation

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It’s one thing to create a culture of innovation. It’s an entirely other thing to ensure innovation exists at every juncture of your utility business. Today on Piloting the Future, Kim sits down (IRL, in the Philippines!) with execs from Aboitiz Power to learn how they’re incentivizing innovation in everyday ops. Aboitiz’s COO Jokin Aboitiz and AVP…

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Re-ranking the 2025 Rookie Class 42:05

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Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly re-rank the 2025 rookie class after 9 weeks, considering performances, injuries, and their expectations moving forward. The guys analyze the numbers and trends shaping the fantasy football future, and share some names that could be buying opportunities before they break out! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Rookie Class Rank…

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Intelligence Isn’t Enough: Why Energy & Compute Decide the AGI Race – Eiso Kant 1:06:28

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Frontier AI is colliding with real-world infrastructure. Eiso Kant (Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Poolside) joins the MAD Podcast to unpack Project Horizon— a multi-gigawatt West Texas build—and why frontier labs must own energy, compute, and intelligence to compete. We map token economics, cloud-style margins, and the staged 250 MW rollout using 2.5 MW mod…

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Ep. 559: Feel Lonely? Out of Touch? Try This. Plus the Beautiful Pressure to “Use It Up” 30:07

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We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressure to “use up”—the beautiful offerings of the world. Resources & links related to this episode: Here's a guide to help you generate thoughtful gift ide…

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6 Things That Have Changed In Fantasy Football 49:15

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Which players have changed their value since their rookie dynasty draft, and how has that impacted the Fantasy Football Landscape? Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly examine the 2023 and 2024 classes to identify who they would rank as the top 12 prospects if they had a do-over. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Dynasty Strategy + Rankings process 8:00 The 2024…

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Exelon COO: Why we want to own generation next year

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How is Exelon, the largest regulated electric utility in the US, preparing for a high-demand future dominated by large loads and electrification? Balancing customer equity with business opportunity? Getting the smartest people excited to work in energy? Fighting for the regulation we need to build things quicker and more efficiently? Mike Innocenzo…

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Claude’s existential battery crisis, and why ChatGPT is a terrible therapist 41:34

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In episode 75 of The AI Fix, a Claude-powered robot gets so anxious about its dying battery that it composes a Broadway musical about stress and announces it’s “achieved consciousness and chosen chaos.” Also: an 18-month psychological study reveals five reasons why ChatGPT is a dangerously bad therapist, Elon Musk’s million-robot army, a politician…

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A Little Happier: Surprise: Gossip Can Be Good for You 2:57

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Despite its bad reputation, gossip is actually a ubiquitous and important feature of human communication. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details…

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51. Celebrity Traitors finale week: The REAL big dog! Producer and Founder of Studio Lambert | Stephen Lambert OBE 1:12:03

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The question is...are you a faithful, or are you a traitor? Television is something we all enjoy. But few of us get to see how the shows we love actually come to life and why some of them grip the nation in what can only be described as a phenomenon. Today on All About Business, James is joined by Stephen Lambert OBE. Stephen is a producer and foun…

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More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your Algorithm & Clear Clutter to Boost Energy 25:25

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We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic …