Podcasts about Diminishing returns

Ben Hartman is back for his third visit to the PricePlow Podcast in Episode #221, and Morphogen Nutrition has never been in a stronger position. Ben walks through everything: the second rebrand’s full backstory, a never-before-told story about a failed acquisition that nearly sold the company, the financial reckoning that followed, and how selling the building and moving to a 3PL model finally cleared the slate. He calls this the best formula work Morphogen has ever done, at the healthiest margins in company history. The conversation covers AlphaGEN’s return to 10g L-Tyrosine, why PRIME is the anchor of the entire health line, details like how he navigates AstraGin® and BioPerine® across a multi-product stack, and the surprising origin of CALM. Then comes the main event: the Nick Walker equity partnership, explained in full, including some of the financial structure the internet has been speculating about. The episode closes with a frank look at the longevity wave ahead, the natural-vs.-enhanced debate, and a nostalgic look back at the golden age of stimulants. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for Morphogen Nutrition news alerts before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/ben-hartman-morphogen-nutrition-221 Video: Morphogen’s Second Rebrand, Nick Walker Equity, and the 10g Tyrosine Return https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1avyjD3spOk Detailed Show Notes: Ben Hartman on Morphogen’s Rebrand, the Nick Walker Deal, and Where Supplements Are Heading (0:00) – Introductions (0:45) – The Second Rebrand: What Triggered It (3:00) – The Failed Acquisition: First Public Account (5:00) – David DeMesquita: The Missing Third Partner (8:45) – Business Lessons: Termites at the Foundation (12:30) – Best Formulas Ever, Healthiest Margins Ever (13:15) – Hero vs. Backup Ingredients: Supply Chain and Formula Thinking (18:30) – Diminishing Returns: “Racing to the Bottom” (20:30) – Breaking the Debt Cycle: PO Discipline and the Move to 3PL (27:45) – ALPHAGEN Reborn: The 10g L-Tyrosine Decision (30:15) – Eria Jarensis, Manufacturing Partners, and Label Honesty (35:15) – PRIME: Origin Story and the Anchor Health Product (40:30) – AstraGin® and BioPerine®: Choosing Absorption Enhancers Wisely (46:30) – CALM: From Bodybuilding Contest Prep to Gen Pop (51:15) – “I Don’t Listen to My Customers” (54:45) – Blood Work, Hormones, and Realistic Self-Assessment (1:01:30) – The Nick Walker Partnership: How It Actually Happened (1:04:30) – Equity, Not a Paycheck: “We Gave It to Him” (1:11:30) – Nick’s Feedback, Carb Fuel, and PROTEGEN on the Way (1:16:45) – From Bodybuilding Brand to Health and Wellness (1:21:30) – The Longevity Wave: NMN, Urolithin A, and Mitochondrial Health (1:27:00) – Natural vs. Enhanced: An Honest Reassessment (1:35:00) – The Supplements That Actually Moved the Needle (1:38:00) – Stimulant Nostalgia: DMAA, Ephedrine, and What’s Still Available (1:40:45) – Dedra Hartman (CFO) and Closing Thoughts Where to Follow and Learn … Read more on the PricePlow Blog

In Episode 317 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man unpack why this Bitcoin cycle felt like a failed rocket launch, how unrealistic expectations soured market sentiment, and what Bitcoin's diminishing returns mean for miners and the long-term security budget. They then dive into the real world asset wave sweeping crypto: graded sports cards and Pokemon moving on-chain, Meteora and OpenSea entering the RWA arena, and what past collectible bubbles, from tulips to trading cards, teach us about speculative media. Finally, they share NAT.fun updates: the second rocket launch, a move toward systemic periodic launches, fame-score based caps, and ten thousand dollars up for grabs for creators. Disclosure: The hosts are founders of NAT.fun and hold positions in assets discussed. Nothing in this episode is financial advice. Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe to the newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com.

Paul Mort joins James Smith for a no-holds-barred conversation on work-life balance, building a business you don't want to escape, and why most people are chasing a version of freedom they haven't earned yet. A two-time Master Coach of the Year, bestselling author, and podcast host, Paul Mort makes the case that work-life balance isn't a time problem or a workload problem; it's a clarity problem, and you can't hit a target you can't see.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3581: Dr. James Dahle explores the tradeoff between earning more and reclaiming your time, explaining how marginal utility, taxes, and fixed expenses influence the value of working additional hours. He highlights how financial obligations, lifestyle goals, and changing priorities throughout life shape the point where more income stops adding meaningful happiness and more free time becomes the greater reward. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/diminishing-returns-work/ Quotes to ponder: “Both time and money are limited and fungible (exchangeable), and it is up to you spend them as will do the most good and bring you the most happiness.” “Once your house and student loans are paid for, you may find working 3 weekends a month isn't exactly what you want to do for the rest of your career.” “Lots of docs assume there is a point at which it isn't worth working because Uncle Sam gets everything extra you make. That is very rarely true.” Episode references: The White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3581: Dr. James Dahle explores the tradeoff between earning more and reclaiming your time, explaining how marginal utility, taxes, and fixed expenses influence the value of working additional hours. He highlights how financial obligations, lifestyle goals, and changing priorities throughout life shape the point where more income stops adding meaningful happiness and more free time becomes the greater reward. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/diminishing-returns-work/ Quotes to ponder: “Both time and money are limited and fungible (exchangeable), and it is up to you spend them as will do the most good and bring you the most happiness.” “Once your house and student loans are paid for, you may find working 3 weekends a month isn't exactly what you want to do for the rest of your career.” “Lots of docs assume there is a point at which it isn't worth working because Uncle Sam gets everything extra you make. That is very rarely true.” Episode references: The White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3581: Dr. James Dahle explores the tradeoff between earning more and reclaiming your time, explaining how marginal utility, taxes, and fixed expenses influence the value of working additional hours. He highlights how financial obligations, lifestyle goals, and changing priorities throughout life shape the point where more income stops adding meaningful happiness and more free time becomes the greater reward. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/diminishing-returns-work/ Quotes to ponder: “Both time and money are limited and fungible (exchangeable), and it is up to you spend them as will do the most good and bring you the most happiness.” “Once your house and student loans are paid for, you may find working 3 weekends a month isn't exactly what you want to do for the rest of your career.” “Lots of docs assume there is a point at which it isn't worth working because Uncle Sam gets everything extra you make. That is very rarely true.” Episode references: The White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How good is good enough? For those of us obsessed with any craft category (e.g., coffee, watches, wine, knives, audio gear, etc), we can find ourselves crossing the line of ‘diminishing returns,' where we keep chasing some notion or ideal of perfection. So why do we do this? Today, our CRAFTED co-hosts, Eli Brown, Jonathan Ellsworth, & Simon Stewart discuss.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us at info@blisterreview.com to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.TOPICS & TIMES: JE's Manifesto (1:54)Eli's Categories For Spending (11:14)MOMA NYC (16:38)Status As Return? (20:48)Rabbit Holes (26:58)Wine Price Points (30:09)Craft As Experience (35:45)Audio Space: Diminishing Returns (37:25)Headphones (41:12)Contentment and Curiosity (46:22)Hario V60 (53:16)Watches (56:12)Paying Scarcity (1:04:17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to the news that the AFCA Board recommended expanding the College Football Playoffs with maximum participation, elimination of conference title games, and ending the College Football Playoff by mid-January. Mike and Beau also let you hear what Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Kirby Smart had to say about College Football Playoff expansion when he did a one on one interview recently with College Football writer and analyst Josh Pate, react to what Coach Smart had to say, and explain why they think 16 or more College Football Playoff teams becomes law of diminishing returns.

Every question that came in over the last month. No filters, no shortcuts. This is the April 2026 edition of the solo Q&A and Hunter covers everything from women's hormone optimization and PCOS to vasectomy impacts on men's health, peptides for neurological conditions, bioregulator cycling protocols, and everything in between.For research and entertainment purposes only.0:00 — Intro & How Hunter Organizes Q&A Questions1:21 — Email List & Axion Collective2:17 — Category: Women's Health & Hormones2:21 — Kisspeptin Added to TRT — Does It Help Libido & Muscle for Women?3:43 — Free Testosterone Doubled on GHK-Cu But Feeling Nothing — Reduce HRT?4:39 — What Are Truly Optimal Estrogen & Testosterone Levels for Women?5:58 — Peptides for Women Focused on Health Optimization & Longevity6:41 — Deep Dive on PCOS for Women in Their Late Teens & Early Twenties7:44 — Can Peptides Help Bring Up a Low White Blood Cell Count?8:18 — No-Sting Reconstitution Water & GHK-Cu — Buccal Strips vs Injections11:03 — Category: Men's Health11:03 — Vasectomy Impact on Men's Health & Bioregulators Before & After12:05 — Hit a Plateau on Testosterone — What to Look at Next?12:28 — Best Peptides for Post Cycle Therapy13:33 — PEG-MGF for Real World Use as a Healing Peptide14:41 — Category: Specific Disease States14:50 — Peptide Protocol for Hepatitis C15:23 — Peptides That Help With High Blood Pressure16:28 — Myelin Regeneration & Protection for MS17:10 — FND Diagnosis After Ischemic Stroke — What Peptides Might Help?17:58 — Kidney Transplant & Anti-Rejection Meds — Peptides Worth Exploring?18:57 — Dihexa for Alzheimer's Protocols & Stacks19:35 — Urolithin A & P-21 for an 87-Year-Old With Neurodegenerative Issues20:25 — Amidated vs Non-Amidated P-21 — Does It Matter & How to Dose?21:27 — Does Retatrutide Count Toward the 15mg Weekly Tirzepatide Max?22:17 — Is Metformin Still the Best Longevity Compound?23:10 — Category: Performance & Mitochondrial Health23:15 — Are There People Who Don't Respond to MOTS-C?24:31 — L-Carnitine Timing Around Thyroid Meds & Does Glutathione Cause Gray Hair?25:53 — Had Great Results on 250mcg SLU — Go Higher or Diminishing Returns?26:51 — BAM-15 & SLU Dosing, Cycling & Peptide Refrigeration Shelf Life28:22 — Category: Growth Hormone Peptides28:30 — Optimal Tesamorelin Dose for Non-HIV Use, Stacking With Ipamorelin & Storage30:59 — MK-677 Deep Dive — Using It on Breaks From CJC & Ipamorelin32:05 — Anaphylactic Reactions to Sermorelin After a Year of Use — What Causes This?33:38 — GHK & AHK for Hair Loss, Gray Hair Reversal & Skincare34:32 — Category: Stacking Protocols34:38 — Guidelines for Introducing & Stacking Peptides — Protocol or Symptom Based?36:01 — SLU-PP-332 Pills vs Injection — Which Is Better?36:24 — Best Practice for Reconstituting Ara-290 for Chronic Neuropathy37:20 — Could Thymosin Alpha-1 Trigger a Negative Immune Response & Spike CRP?38:33 — Yearly Bioregulator Cycling Protocol Document40:51 — Closing Thoughts & Thank You

Michael Kofman joins Ryan to unpack the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian War after his recent trip to the front. They examine how drone warfare has transformed the battlefield into a dispersed contest over a vast kill zone, why Russian infiltration tactics have failed to produce meaningful gains, and how Ukraine is working to close gaps in its strike capabilities. They also explore the growing pressure from Russian long-range strikes and how the war in Iran is beginning to shape the conflict.

More effort doesn't always mean more results. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down a truth most workaholics refuse to accept—the law of diminishing returns. Grinding harder feels productive. Pushing longer feels disciplined. But there comes a point where your extra effort stops producing results… And starts producing mistakes, burnout, and wasted time. If you've ever sat at your desk for hours trying to force a breakthrough… You already know this feeling. The truth is: Exhaustion doesn't create excellence—clarity does. In this episode, you'll learn: Why working longer hours can actually hurt your performance How to recognize when your output is declining, not improving Why stepping away is sometimes the most productive move you can make How to shift your energy toward high-impact, scalable activities The elite don't just work hard… They know when to stop, reset, and come back sharper. Because when you protect your energy, you protect your execution—and that's where real results are built. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Uri Alon, Professor at Weizmann Institute of Science. They explore a systems view of aging that treats longevity as a solvable model, not a grab bag of disconnected theories.Uri explains aging with a simple story: houses make garbage, trucks remove it, and the village has a threshold for how much damage it can handle. In the body, “garbage” can include damaged and senescent cells, “trucks” can include immune cleanup, and “houses” can include long-lived cells and stem cells that drift over time. The model links this balance to death, disease, and steady decline, and it helps predict which interventions actually change it.They also revisit the role of genes. Uri argues that lifespan looks closer to 50% heritable today after correcting for early, non-aging deaths in older datasets. The rest comes from the environment and biological noise, which regular sleep may help reduce.Guest-at-a-Glance

In episode 565 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into Nvidia's DLSS 5 and what AI-driven graphics enhancements actually mean for developers and players alike, then turn a critical eye on who the AI hype cycle is really serving, players and devs, or the tech companies and C-suites pushing it. The conversation closes on whether the push for realism is starting to cost games their authenticity.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:42 Introduction and Welcome01:42 PAX East updates05:42 How Many Dudes: Game Development Insights14:25 DLSS 5: Understanding New Technology21:45 Generative AI in Gaming: A New Era29:07 The Backlash Against AI-Driven Graphics34:41 Authenticity vs. Inauthenticity in Gaming42:29 The Diminishing Returns of Realism in Games44:21 The Balance of Visual Fidelity and Gameplay48:18 Creative Bankruptcy in the Tech Industry51:14 The Dangers of Dependency on Technology59:04 The Consequences of Automation on Personal GrowthTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. We also built Ludokit, a tool for managing store pages, promo art, localization, achievements, credits, fonts, change logs, and more. Check it out at https://ludokit.com!Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

0:00- Intro to Data Driven Strength15:00- Self experimentation and variable responses48:00- Baseline differences versus response differences58:30- Short term gains vs changing rates of growth1:06:00- Specialization phases1:10:00- Diminishing returns1:13:00- Energy flux

If you're not getting bigger, something is wrong. 3 experienced bodybuilding coaches break down the biggest reasons lifters stop making progress. Find your mistake in the chapters below. 00:00 Why Bodybuilders Stop Growing 01:15 Diminishing Returns in Bodybuilding 03:00 You Think Your Diet and Training Are Dialed In 06:00 Everyone Thinks Their Training Is Optimal 09:30 Recovery Is the Missing Piece for Muscle Growth 16:45 Should You Raise Testosterone on Vacation? 19:00 Doing Great on TRT — Should You Go Higher? 22:10 Traveling Internationally With Testosterone 28:00 Standing Out as a Bodybuilder in Public 29:00 Skip Hill Gets Called Out for Steroid Use 35:45 Is More Than 8 IU of GH Worth It? 37:15 Great Natural Genetics vs Using Gear 40:15 Struggling to Eat More After Being Fat 42:45 Alcohol and Bodybuilding Don't Mix 49:15 Skip Hill and Scott McNally: 10 Years of Podcasting

James Ruskin's Blueprint Records celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. Kicking off the festivities Vinicius Honorio returns to the label but this time it's alongside R.M.K who makes his Blueprint debut. Vinicius Honorio is a Brazilian-born, London-based DJ and producer whose vision of techno is built on hypnotic repetition, gritty textures and emotional weight. With a career spanning over 2 decades, Vinicius has emerged as a powerful voice in contemporary techno — raw, focused and unflinchingly honest. His productions blend relentless drive with intricate groove, often laced with haunting melodic undertones and has released music on the likes of Figure, Token, Mord and SK_eleven, as well as Blueprint. Hailing from London, R.M.K is the alias of Fossil Archive label head Roberto, representing a faster and more intense take on his unique brand of Techno. During his 20+ year career in music, he has formed friendships and worked in partnership with other respected artists such as Trevino (Marcus Intalex), Jamie Anderson, Robert Owens, Goldie and Nastia. Although the focus is always on the very heart of the most raucous of raves, R.M.K never shies away from groove and funk. Making a complementary duo, their collaborative “Diminishing Returns” EP is released in February with a 4-track vinyl EP, plus a bonus track on the digital edition.

Do you subscribe to the hustle culture, or reject it? I've been a lifelong subscriber … and most of my life never even realized it. I kept paying dues without noticing and usually got some good results back.Tune in to learn what I discovered about Hustle Culture and how it can positively or negatively impact our life.

We walk through an analysis done on almost 15,000 people with data up to nearly 7 years in length and after finding similar trends in Kolie's client and personal data, we apply what we can learn about diminishing returns to our training expectations, season planning, stimulus and recovery needs, our ultimate potential, and what it means for interpreting scientific literature.

In this episode, we discuss the growing role of humanoid robots in everyday life, why new technologies always reach the wealthy first, and how falling costs eventually make innovation accessible to the middle class. We turn to global efforts to restrict social media access for children, examining the real harms platforms create, why enforcement rarely works, and how questions of consent and freedom apply differently to minors. We highlight the week's “foolishness,” including exaggerated tariff claims and the political incentives behind economic misinformation, before looking at how public discourse has deteriorated as cruelty and performative outrage become normalized. We then examine California's accelerating business exodus, focusing on energy companies leaving the state, the consequences of heavy regulation and taxation, the limits of government control over capital-intensive industries, and what these trends reveal about tradeoffs, governance, and long-term economic sustainability. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:37 Humanoid Robots as Household Tools, Not Job Killers 02:31 Robots as Productivity Multipliers for the Middle Class 04:14 Why Wealthy People Will Always Get New Tech First 05:57 Technology Gets Cheaper, Better, and More Accessible Over Time 08:46 The Inevitable Cultural Direction of Robot Technology 09:17 Social Media Bans for Minors Go Global 11:13 The Real Harm Social Media Does to Children 14:25 Foolishness of the Week: Trump's $18 Trillion Tariff Claim 17:15 Why the Tariff Math Doesn't Pass the Smell Test 18:23 Political Incentives, Lies, and Follower Frenzy 21:09 Trump's Rob Reiner Statement and the Collapse of Decorum 23:45 When Leaders Normalize Public Cruelty 26:09 Why Businesses Are Fleeing California 28:53 Taxes, Regulations, and the Real Price of Gas 33:14 Environmental Tradeoffs and Global CO2 Reality 38:50 California's Plan to Nationalize Oil Refineries 40:53  Why Government Cannot Run Capital-Intensive Businesses 44:44 Diminishing Returns and Regulatory Overreach 47:23 Pareto Optimality and Why Tradeoffs Matter 55:06 The Economic Death Spiral of Business Exodus 57:32 Is California Too Big to Govern Effectively? 01:02:07 Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the growing role of humanoid robots in everyday life, why new technologies always reach the wealthy first, and how falling costs eventually make innovation accessible to the middle class. We turn to global efforts to restrict social media access for children, examining the real harms platforms create, why enforcement rarely works, and how questions of consent and freedom apply differently to minors. We highlight the week's “foolishness,” including exaggerated tariff claims and the political incentives behind economic misinformation, before looking at how public discourse has deteriorated as cruelty and performative outrage become normalized. We then examine California's accelerating business exodus, focusing on energy companies leaving the state, the consequences of heavy regulation and taxation, the limits of government control over capital-intensive industries, and what these trends reveal about tradeoffs, governance, and long-term economic sustainability. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:37 Humanoid Robots as Household Tools, Not Job Killers 02:31 Robots as Productivity Multipliers for the Middle Class 04:14 Why Wealthy People Will Always Get New Tech First 05:57 Technology Gets Cheaper, Better, and More Accessible Over Time 08:46 The Inevitable Cultural Direction of Robot Technology 09:17 Social Media Bans for Minors Go Global 11:13 The Real Harm Social Media Does to Children 14:25 Foolishness of the Week: Trump's $18 Trillion Tariff Claim 17:15 Why the Tariff Math Doesn't Pass the Smell Test 18:23 Political Incentives, Lies, and Follower Frenzy 21:09 Trump's Rob Reiner Statement and the Collapse of Decorum 23:45 When Leaders Normalize Public Cruelty 26:09 Why Businesses Are Fleeing California 28:53 Taxes, Regulations, and the Real Price of Gas 33:14 Environmental Tradeoffs and Global CO2 Reality 38:50 California's Plan to Nationalize Oil Refineries 40:53  Why Government Cannot Run Capital-Intensive Businesses 44:44 Diminishing Returns and Regulatory Overreach 47:23 Pareto Optimality and Why Tradeoffs Matter 55:06 The Economic Death Spiral of Business Exodus 57:32 Is California Too Big to Govern Effectively? 01:02:07 Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Very Clinical Podcast, hosts Zach and Kevin welcome back special guest Dr. Frank Clayton for a deep-dive conversation sharing essential advice on navigating a dental career from its beginning stages to retirement. The discussion kicks off with lighthearted banter about alternative dream careers—Zach as a baseball play-by-play announcer, Kevin as a morning radio host, and Frank as a game show host. For the early career dentist (Years 1–7), Frank advises working for a couple of years, then investing heavily in CE to establish a clinical niche (like his focus on form, function, and aesthetics), and, most critically, living well below one's means while investing consistently with a dental-specific financial planner—advice that Kevin reinforces by telling listeners to "gamble on yourself." During the middle-game grind (Years 10–25), Frank recommends shedding unhappy or unprofitable procedures to embrace the "boring" but profitable, repetitive work, while utilizing advanced tax-sheltering strategies like Cash Balance Plans; Kevin shares that he reinvigorated his middle career by learning implants, which provided financial and time freedom. Finally, addressing the last third of a career (Years 25+), Frank stresses the importance of viewing the practice as a valuable asset and advises starting the exit planning process five years out, focusing on selling at the top—by knowing the office's maximum production capacity (the Law of Diminishing Returns)—rather than limping to the finish line. In retirement, Frank finds liberation in being "just Frank," free from the burden of daily high-stakes decisions, and encourages other dentists to find a new focus rather than fearing the loss of the "doctor" identity. Join the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," "Bioclear," Hornbrook," "Gary," "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

0:30 - Darren Bailey 3:38 - Hugh Hewitt 7:12 - Curtis Sliwa 29:31 - Abraham vs. Abraham on Katie 55:48 - Rev. Gary Graf, pastor of Our Lady of the Heights in Chicago Heights, currently on a pilgrimage from Dolton, Illinois to New York City, calls for a more compassionate response to immigration. Follow Father Gary on his walk to the Statue of Liberty stepupspeakout.org 01:09:21 - Call to Prayer in Dearborn, MI 01:33:09 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, on The Diminishing Returns of Democrats’ Anti-Trump Strategy. You can read more of Michael’s writings at michaelbaharaeen.substack.com 01:50:55 - Chris Jacobs, founder and CEO of Juniper Research Group, breaks down Democrats’ misleading claims about rising healthcare premiums. Follow Chris on X @chrisjacobsHC 02:04:28 - Best selling author Lee Smith shares details from his new book The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly PactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas B. Fowler is the author of five books and over 150 articles and reviews, ranging over philosophy, theology, engineering, physics, and mathematics.  He is an expert in analyzing systems and procedures for the U.S government.  He says he is “keenly aware of the rapid politicization that has occurred not just in the humanities, but increasingly in the science, technology, and mathematics (STEM) areas, and is devoted to debunking the shoddy reasoning behind many contemporary trends such as the extravagant claims made for Artificial Intelligence.” His latest book is Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Limitations, Benefits and Dangers — and is the subject of this conversation. He is president of the Xavier Zubiri Foundation of North America, and has translated several of the Spanish philosopher's books into English. Currently an independent consultant and Adjunct Professor of Engineering at George Mason University, he has lectured widely in the U.S., South America, and Europe on science and philosophy. His doctorate from George Washington University is in system theory.  

In this solo episode, Shintaro Higashi unpacks the myth of drilling basics—specifically the overemphasis on repetitive Uchi Komi in judo and other grappling arts. Drawing from personal experience, high-level coaching, and comparisons with BJJ, he explains why contextual training, grip fighting, and micro-movements matter far more once the basics are in place.Discover why doing “a thousand Uchi Komi a day” might not be the key to mastery—and what you should focus on instead.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS00:00 The Overhyped Obsession with Basics01:00 Traditional Training in Japan: Unrealistic Volume02:00 Diminishing Returns of Uchi Komi03:00 Gripping, Fighting for Position, and Tactical Play04:00 Nuances of High-Level Judo05:00 Uchi Komi as a Warm-Up, Not the Main Course06:00 Athleticism vs. Contextual Awareness07:00 Why Mastering Movement Isn't Enough08:00 Reading Your Opponent: The Next Level09:00 BJJ Comparison: The Knee Cut Pass Analogy10:00 Micro-Skills, Timing, and Invisible Grappling11:00 Reading Between the Lines in Judo

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode, host Connor Lovely talks with Andrej Radonjic, co-founder of Grass, about the rapidly changing worlds of AI and crypto. They cover how the landscape has shifted since May 2024, from advances in Fully Homomorphic Encryption to the move toward reasoning models and multimodal systems. Andrej explains how Grass is tackling real-time data with live context retrieval, expanding its network through Grasshopper hardware, and building tools like ClipTagger 12B, while also growing its community and evolving revenue models. The conversation offers a clear look at the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of AI and crypto.Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction1:03 - Shifts in AI and Crypto Landscapes2:15 - Diminishing Returns in AI Scaling4:48 - The Evolution of AI Models6:06 - Grass's Position in the AI Industry7:57 - Multimodal Models and Their Growth Potential9:07 - Challenges in Multimodal Data11:06 - Live Context Retrieval Explained12:11 - The Importance of Real-Time Data13:11 - The Future of AI Search15:07 - The Scraping Dilemma18:08 - Grass's Unique Opportunity22:05 - Current Node Count and Future Goals24:29 - Grasshopper and Network Expansion28:08 - Grass's Identity: DePIN or AI Project?30:23 - ClipTagger12B and Video Search Innovations39:40 - Customer Engagement and Revenue Insights45:04 - Future Growth and Market PotentialDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice

Ever spent hours “perfecting” a press release only to end up with lifeless copy nobody remembers? In this episode, Alex Greenwood breaks down The Law of Diminishing Returns in PR—and why chasing perfection often burns more time than it buys credibility.Learn why your seventh edit adds nothing, how committees kill quotes, and when “good enough” is actually great.

Send us a textMore traffic doesn't always mean more profit. In this episode, Jeremy Neisser unpacks a real case study from a minor league baseball team that saw website visitors surge from 27,000 to 35,000—but lost $15,000 in profit along the way. He explains why chasing vanity metrics like clicks, impressions, and raw attendance can mask deeper problems in profitability. From understanding diminishing returns to prioritizing average order value (AOV) and smarter budget allocation, Jeremy gives sports teams a playbook for turning data into dollars.Key Topics CoveredWhy more traffic can actually hurt your bottom lineCase study: 35,000 visitors that led to declining ROASThe difference between quality vs. quantity trafficDiminishing returns: when extra spend stops paying offThe role of average order value (AOV) in real growthHow to use the 60-40 rule for smarter budget allocationAvoiding the vanity metric trap (traffic, impressions, and “sellouts”)Why profitability > popularity in sports marketingChapters00:00 – Understanding Marketing Data for Minor League Baseball01:29 – The Impact of Traffic on Profitability04:43 – Quality vs. Quantity in Traffic09:26 – Diminishing Returns and the 60-40 Rule12:21 – The Importance of Average Order Value16:37 – Key Takeaways and Action PlanCall to Action Before you chase big traffic numbers, dig into your AOV and ROAS data. If you need help unpacking what actually happened with your team's marketing this season, reach out to Jeremy for a free 30-minute breakdown.Episode Page: Episode 132 Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

In this episode, I cover the following questions:Any tips to help impatience in a cut?Do you get diminishing returns in muscle gain with each new bulk? Is there anything special about the muscle-building capacity of your first bulk?Do you need to keep dropping cals in a deficit?If you eat at maintenance (a range, but an average of the same calories a week) and train doing progressive overload, will you gain muscle slowly and does that mean the scale will go up? Or stay the same over time?How does the thyroid affect fat loss?Started lifting seriously last year in January and I was in maintenance for 13 months, then started a calorie deficit since I am overweight. I kept (and keep) on lifting hard 3 times a week. Can I still build a decent amount of muscle after another 2-3 months in a deficit and then maintenance again?What are some underrated advantages of eating at maintenance calories?Links and resources:Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/ 

Modern techno-industrial civilization is running up against the law of diminishing returns - and societal collapse is inevitable. B, author of The Honest Sorcerer blog, reveals why our civilizational complexity carries the seeds of its own destruction. Highlights include: What led B (who also shares his reasons for remaining anonymous) from believing modern civilization would persist for centuries to recognizing collapse as inevitable; Why diminishing returns on energy, materials, and innovation are central to the collapse of complex societies; Why societal collapse is a long process taking place over decades or centuries rather than a single event, unfolding as a stair-step decline with sharp drops in complexity followed by brief recoveries and stabilizations; Why declining fertility rates should be embraced as a natural adjustment to overpopulation, rather than a cause for elite-driven panic; Why collapse will be liberating for some, devastating for most, and why adaptation to a simpler life will favor poorer communities that already know how to live simply; How and when to strategically leverage large-scale political change, and the role writers, thinkers, and local action can play in helping people face collapse more calmly . See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/the-honest-sorcerer   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Support our work with a one-time or monthly donation: https://www.populationbalance.org/donate Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

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Join commit to 6Chat to Emma on Whatsapp00:00 The Importance of Energy Management05:22 Weekend Treats and Caloric Banking08:24 Understanding Diminishing Returns in Fitness13:32 Navigating Health and Fitness Goals16:59 Addressing PCOS and Nutrition19:20 Coaches' Personal Struggles with Health Goals26:50 Weighing Before and After Workouts29:01 Understanding Lipedema

Muscle Minds Podcast Scott Stevenson & Scott McNally 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 01:20 Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns 01:56 Muscle Growth Dynamics and Genetic Limits 04:19 Training Experience and Muscle Gains 06:10 The Role of Training Techniques 09:08 Intermittent Training and Muscle Thickness 11:59 Analyzing Fiber Type Changes 16:42 Meta-Analysis Insights on Muscle Growth 21:32 Advanced Trainees and Training Bias 24:42 The Impact of Training Environment 29:40 Self-Selected Training Loads and Performance 38:39 Understanding Reps in Reserve and Training to Failure 42:00 The Importance of Logbooks in Training 47:07 Meta-Analysis Insights on Training Proximity to Failure 53:41 The Role of Training Intensity and Progressive Overload 01:08:14 Genetics, Training, and the Pursuit of Gains ✅ Signed Copy of Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach (15% goes to ASPCA) https://www.ebay.com/itm/205121965946

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

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In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Ryan and Will talk about what happens when you hit all your big goals and realize there might not be any more mountains left to climb. They discuss the complex feelings and identity crises that can emerge when success is achieved, and reflect on how to find new meaning and satisfaction beyond traditional goal-setting. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, the concept of enjoying the process, and how to appreciate the journey in a fulfilling way.Resources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:00:27 The Identity Crisis of Achieving Goals01:05 Personal Reflections on Goal Setting02:25 The Evolution of Goals Over Time04:14 The Reality of Achieving Big Goals07:04 The Trap of Sensationalizing Goals10:58 The Diminishing Returns of Goal Achievement19:06 The Two Paths of Goal Setting: Pleasure vs. Pain20:40 Understanding Pain and Relief21:42 The Myth of Success Equals Happiness22:32 Existential Goals and Realizations23:31 The Challenge of Finding Fulfillment25:23 Enjoying the Journey vs. The Destination29:12 Reevaluating Ambitions and Goals33:11 Building for the Sake of Creation36:59 Infinite Games and Lifelong Pursuits

In this episode, Louisiana farmer and entrepreneur Grant Estrade shares a grounded, no-nonsense approach to running a regenerative farm business without sacrificing personal well-being or profitability. As the co-owner of Local Cooling Farms and Laughing Buddha Nursery, Grant has spent over two decades balancing the tension between growth and sustainability. He explores the internal tug-of-war many graziers feel between "saving the world" and simply maintaining a farm that works — financially, personally, and relationally. Rather than chasing every opportunity for expansion, Grant challenges farmers to step into the mindset of an economist, making clear-eyed decisions based on realistic assessments of production capacity, sales channels, and return on investment.

In this episode, we discuss experiences with AI coding, layoffs and unemployment, DevOps Center, Salesforce's Q1 financials, Informatica acquisition, and AI agents.

Japan's Lottery System, Extremism in Japan, Diminishing Returns of Pronunciation, and more! 日本の抽選システム、日本の過激化、発音の収穫逓減など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com  

Uncertainty is that invisible weight we all carry, quietly dictating our decisions, our stress levels, and, occasionally, how many iPhones we think we need to survive a trade war. In this episode, I break down how to stop letting uncertainty run the show, how to identify your response style, why panic rarely helps, and how overpreparing can be just as useless as not preparing at all.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

The gang runs into a small problem. Emphasis on 'small'. Content Warnings: body horror (22:20 - 23:02), mentioned animal distress (13:18 - 13:34), animal death (14:01 - 14:09), sex scene (21:51 - 23:02)   Transcript Link   Written by Max Kriesky   Cast in order of appearance: David Ault - The Historian  Taqi Nazeer - Eisen Blythe Renay - Colette Addison Peacock - Ariadne Ben Rowe - Crowley Elizabeth Plant - Choronzon Music Used: Murder Under the Bridge - Vivek Abishek The Craft - Vivek Abishek Cicada - Vivek Abishek Shark Attack - Vivek Abishek The Bacon - Vivek Abishek The Weatherman's Affair - Leimoti His Old Lover - Leimoti Miss Moreau - Leimoti Looking for Clues - Ludvig Moulin Run! - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen For Queen and Country - Bonnie Grace The Door - Vivek Abishek Into the Mist - Vivek Abishek   Socials: Bluesky  Youtube Tumblr Patreon Instagram

Concluding the series on hypoxia inducible factor in skeletal muscle, we go in depth with a paper investigating regulation pathways that blunt HIF's effects in well trained athletes, plus speculate as to whether the Pasteur effect is something worth worrying about while considering other evidence and parallel adaptive pathways. We also ponder some practical takeaways for very well trained endurance athletes as well as for those earlier in their training career.

Break The Boom Meter: Big AJ and Big Justice drop a new joint featuring the Rizzler. Are these songs giving us diminishing returns? Chicken Pig Attack: Jessica goes out on a limb and submits something to the show without it being screened. How does it turn out? Nautica Malone: Bikini Barista creep goes viral and then unalives himself in embarrassment and more creeps and weirdos. FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, OUR LADY PEACE!, SUPERMAN'S DEAD!, CANADA!, THE COSTCO GUYS!, AJ AND BIG JUSTICE!, THE RIZZLER!, BREAKING THE BOOM METER!, DIMINISHING RETURNS!, AMH BAND!, JACK BLACK!, TIKTOK!, VIRAL!, ADAM AND THE METAL HAWKS!, FAKE BAND!, JOE BERRY!, WHOLESOME VIBES!, PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS!, BEASTIE BOYS!, RAP ROCK!, CRAB RAVE!, JESSICA!, CHICKEN PIG ATTACK!, RETURN OF TAKEO!, GREGORY BROTHERS!, JAPANESE YODEL!, FIGHT!, COCK!, INNUENDO!, SERIES!, RABBIT HOLE!, TEACHABLE MOMENT!, ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE!, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A COW!, BIKINI BARISTA!, SUICIDE!, NO PANTS!, VIRAL!, CLOWNED!, BULLIED!, DR PEPPER!, LAUNDRY DAY!, BIKINI BEANS!, NAUTICA MALONE!, WOMAN MASTURBATES ON BEACH!, EXPOSED!, DEATH!, BODY CAM FOOTAGE!, ARREST!, DRUNK!, BEACH JERK!, ROY!, WALMART!, CREEPS!, DARKNESS!, YOR!, MONSTER!, I'M 14!, LENGTH!, PET SEMATARY!, SOMETIMES 14 IS BETTER!, PALISADES FIRES!, WHEELCHAIR!, SON!, BURNED ALIVE!, I AM LEGEND!, CRASH OUT!, BURT!, TOM SEGURA!, TWO BEARS ONE CAVE!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal is joined by renowned physicists Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to delve into the complexities of String Theory. Together, they explore its potential as a unified framework for understanding the fundamental forces of the universe, discussing both its strengths and the criticisms it faces. Peter Woit is a renowned mathematical physicist and outspoken critic of string theory, and Joseph Conlon is a distinguished theoretical physicist and strong proponent of string theory. New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Diverging Views on String Theory 06:17 The Standard Model's Shortcomings 10:27 The Axion and Experimental Hope 15:01 Critiques of String Theory 17:25 Evaluating String Theory's Validity 20:44 The Sociological Landscape of Physics 25:20 Holography and Its Implications 29:03 The Complexities of ADS-CFT 32:59 Witten's Influence and Controversies 36:32 The Balance of Arrogance and Humility 40:37 Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics 44:20 The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics 48:55 Young Researchers and Career Concerns 52:42 The Disconnect from Experimental Data 56:24 The Evolution of Theoretical Physics 59:48 Challenges Facing the Field Today 01:02:28 Conclusion and Future Directions 01:35:36 The State of Fundamental Physics 01:47:07 Exploring Time Dimensions 02:04:31 Bridging Theory and Reality 02:16:09 The Politics of Physics 02:19:56 Finding Common Ground Links: •⁠ ⁠Why String Theory? (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42 •⁠ ⁠Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b •⁠ ⁠Not Even Wrong (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn •⁠ ⁠Quantum Theory (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h •⁠ ⁠Peter Woit's blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/ •⁠ ⁠Edward Witten's recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549 •⁠ ⁠Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp •⁠ ⁠Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/ •⁠ ⁠Physics Today: Edward Witten's 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string •⁠ ⁠Peter Woit's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8 •⁠ ⁠Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388 •⁠ ⁠Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk •⁠ ⁠Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo •⁠ ⁠TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s TOE'S TOP LINKS: - Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything #science #physics #stringtheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some entertainment news from the week, including a New York Times article that revealed more details about the power struggle between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek at Disney (1:00) and a Hollywood Reporter article that asked whether or not big-budget adaptations like ‘House of the Dragon' and ‘Rings of Power' will ever be able to fully satisfy fans (22:03). Then they recap this week's episode of ‘Slow Horses' (33:25), before Chris is joined by Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm to talk about the making of the band's forthcoming album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line' (44:05). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Jeremy Bolm Producer: Kaya McMullen Read the New York Times article here. Read the Hollywood Reporter article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices