In this episode, we chat about caffeine, what it is and how it affects the brain and body. We deep dive into adenosine, sleep and how caffeine affects your health. Both hosts recount their recent experiments of abstaining from caffeine and the resulting withdrawal symptoms. The origins of tea and coffee are also covered.
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In this episode, we take a look at animal intelligence and how it compares/contrasts with human intelligence. With the aid of some surprising examples, we find there is a lot more going on when it comes to “intelligence”.
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This is an episode of two halves – the first half takes the form of an interview with Mr Beard asking Me C about his new band ‘New Ceremony’ and his musical career, and the second half is more a general chat about music. Mr C provides the inside scoop on the creative process and what goes into recording a new album, while Mr Beard provides some anecdotes from his musical background.
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In this episode, we take a whistle stop tour of literature in all its forms. Starting at the beginning, we discuss the famous Library of Alexandria and the invention of the Gutenberg Printing Press, then go on to highlight many of our favourite book series and authors including Viktor Schauberger, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Dan Brown, JK Rowling, George RR Martin, Brian Friel and Road Dahl.
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In this episode we take a look at the subject of ‘technology’, with our main topics of discussion covering Nikola Tesla, the invention of the transistor, the iconic Sony Walkman, human-augmenting biotechnology and society-changing Blockchain technology.
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In this weeks episode it’s all about media and entertainment in all its forms. Taking a whistle stop tour of some of our favourite shows, books, music and movies. 2020 is the year when none of this happened.
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Highlights from this episode cover the history of martial arts. Movies and games in this genre are discussed, with special mention of the practitioners, masters and actors who brought these forms of exceptional discipline, artfulness and entertainment to our Western shores.
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This is the recap episode. On our journeys through life, it is a good idea to every once in awhile pause and take stock. Am I heading in the right direction?
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In this weeks episode, we go deep. Deep into the depths of the brain and (possibly) the very seat of consciousness. The overarching topic of this weeks episode is ‘mindset’, but we discuss many related topics from perception to the microbiome and epigenetics.
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In this weeks episode, it’s all about grit. It’s known by many different names – staying power, self determination, perseverance – but it’s what is needed to stay the course and see your goals and ambitions through to the end. We go through the different aspects and ingredients of grit – how to recognise it, how to develop it, why it is important and the benefits of being “gritty” can bring you.
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