Dr. Paul Eastwick on The Happiness Lab: Why Your Dating 'Type' Doesn't Actually Exist
Dr. Paul Eastwick challenges the toxic 'evoscript' narrative that dominates dating advice online — the idea that we all have a fixed mate value that determines our romantic prospects. Drawing on speed-dating research and evolutionary psychology, he argues that compatibility is built through time and serendipity, not matching algorithms or attractive genetics. If you've ever felt doomed by dating app culture, this episode offers a surprisingly hopeful alternative.
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This 27-minute clip from Steven Bartlett's show tackles a question that haunts millions: why does financial stress persist regardless of how much you earn? Nischa Shah, an ex-banker turned financial educator, promises a practical framework to break the paycheque-to-paycheque cycle. If you're tired of feeling behind financially despite a decent income, this episode is directly for you.
Joel Mokyr on Freakonomics Radio: Why Culture, Not Just Institutions, Drives Economic Growth
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Economic historian Joel Mokyr sits down with Stephen Dubner to explain why he won the Nobel Prize for arguing something heretical in economics: that culture — not just institutions — drives prosperity. If you've ever wondered why some societies innovate while others stagnate, or why the Industrial Revolution happened in Europe rather than China, this conversation spans a millennium to answer those questions. Essential listening for anyone interested in economic history, innovation, or the cultural forces shaping our future.
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Miguel McKelvey, WeWork's co-founder, returns to Guy Raz's Advice Line to counsel three small business owners grappling with growth challenges. If you're wrestling with customer acquisition costs or scaling decisions, this episode offers hard-won wisdom from someone who learned these lessons at massive scale. Worth a listen for any founder navigating the messy middle of business growth.
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Crime Junkie Investigates: Did Police Convict the Wrong Man in Two Connected 1980s Murders?
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This 71-minute investigation into the 1981 disappearance of Harvard grad student Joan Webster and the 1979 murder of Marie Iannuzzi promises to challenge everything you thought you knew about both cases. Crime Junkie claims they've uncovered evidence suggesting the convicted killer might be innocent — a bold assertion for a podcast that typically presents established narratives. If you're invested in wrongful conviction cases or enjoy deep-dive investigative work, this episode warrants your time.
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Karen and Georgia's return to live podcasting lands in Denver with all the chaos, charm, and surprising investigative rigor that made My Favorite Murder a cultural phenomenon. This 87-minute episode delivers a deeply researched dive into Colorado cannibal Alfred Packer through the lens of pioneering journalist Polly Pry, plus ghost stories and a prosecutor's courtroom tale. If you've missed their particular brand of irreverent storytelling mixed with genuine feminist history, this is comfort food for your ears.
The Final Hours with Sarah Turney: A New True Crime Podcast Examines What Happens Before Someone Vanishes
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Honestly Smartless: When Your Bad Date Hears Himself Roasted and Shows Up at Work
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This episode of Honestly Smartless delivers exactly what the title promises: the genuinely unsettling story of a man Chelsea humiliated on air who tracked her down at work. It's a wild ride through oversharing and bad life choices, complete with Jim Carrey conspiracy theories and a debate about Lynyrd Skynyrd's place in the bedroom. If you enjoy comedic podcast chaos with a side of real-world consequences, this is essential listening.
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Conan interviews staff writer Todd Levin in a refreshing change of pace from the usual celebrity guest format. For fans curious about the mechanics of comedy writing and the people who craft those late-night jokes, this episode offers an insider's perspective. It's a lighter, shorter listen than most episodes, but it's worth your time if you're interested in the craft side of comedy.