Podcast appearances and mentions of Jay Foreman

As the show began, the Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their opening day starting quarterback. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman needed some time to digest the news, so they waited til hour three to discuss that news and what it means for Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and the NFL as a whole. They also reminisced on the history of fans booing in Memorial Stadium, who it was for and what caused it.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kickoff is a dozen days away for Nebraska Football, so Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman took a swing at projecting the two-deep on offense and defense for the Ohio game. Let the guys know what they got right or what you disagree with!Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule gave some insight into Nebraska Football's depth chart, with thoughts from defensive coaches Rob Dvoracek and Roy Manning. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to what the coaches said and what it could mean for kickoff against Ohio on September 5th.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discussed the ever-shifting eligibility rules in college sports with some breaking eligibility news out of Colorado before trying to figure out what's happening behind the scenes with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Football is halfway through fall camp - what have we learned about the Huskers? Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss their takeaways from the first two weeks of camp before discussing the impact Anthony Colandrea could have on the Nebraska Football rushing attack.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From AFC South wide receivers to offensive lines and quarterback battles across the league, Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman gave their picks for which position groups will help determine this season's NFL playoff teams. They also discussed which stadiums need upgrades, if Josh Allen has surpassed Patrick Mahomes, and which QB most needs a Super Bowl ring.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ESPN dropped a new story with details surrounding Nebraska Football's pursuit of a transfer portal quarterback. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to that article and the cascading effects of the portal fallout before diving into The Athletic's college football coaching tiers and where Matt Rhule was placed.Links: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49650906/college-football-two-week-scramble-transfer-portal-qb AND https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7514143/2026/08/18/college-football-coaching-tiers-curt-cignetti-2026/Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After reminiscing on driver's education and getting pet peeves on the road off their chests, Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman dive into NFL players on the training camp cut line who hae sued the NCAA and earned temporary restraining orders to return to college football.Links: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/16-nfl-players-being-allowed-203807628.html and https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-lawsuit-nfl-players-return-ed1a06804ffb3fdb5d87ecd0a5aef526Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lincoln East baseball continues to contend for state championships and national championships. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss what East Baseball is doing right and how other city teams can follow their example. Evan Bland of the Omaha World Herald also stopped by to talk Nebraska Football fall camp.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From journeymen to has-beens to the next big things, Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman gave some options to the potential NFL Europe GMs for who they should tab to be their franchise quarterbacks when Roger Goodell's expansion plan comes to pass.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Football assistant coaches Brett Maher, Geep Wade, and Corey Brown addressed the media with thoughts on their rooms, Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to what they said about their players and philosophies before responding to a report that Nebraska Football's ticket sales might be lagging behind and putting the sellout streak in jeopardy.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman took NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at his word when he said the NFL is ready to expand to Europe. They dove into the logistics and rationale for that move but only after they discussed Nebraska MBB's roster in light of Jamarques Lawrence's search for eligibility seemingly led him away from Lincoln.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2026 preseason AP Top 25 was released and it featured five Nebraska Football opponents. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman went through the poll with thoughts on Nebraska's opponents' schedules, the case for Nebraska to pull an upset or two and more.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who are some players facing a make-or-break year for Nebraska Football? How much does it cost to get a starter out of the college football transfer portal? Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss recent articles from the Omaha World-Herald and ESPN regarding those topics.Links: https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/article_ec86602a-6ef0-4e6b-8471-12abee071cc1.html and https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49568548/college-football-2026-position-cost-transfer-portal Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Football defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and safeties coach Tyler Yelk addressed the media during Nebraska's fall camp - Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to their comments and the personnel they highlighted before the Suspect Sportsman of the Week segment.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to Matt Rhule's post-week one update ahead of Nebraska Football's fan day. After that, Austin was joined by Bryan Munson of HuskerOnline to talk all things recruiting, including some profiles of 2027 commits and Bryan's Top 10 Most Wanted Players list.Read Bryan's 2028 list: https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/news/nebraskas-top-10-most-wanted-list-for-2028/Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman debate the validity (and necessity) of Dylan Raiola's latest comments from Oregon Football's media day before diving into Jay's teammates who left training camp in the dead of night.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL? The Athletic ranked them, Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to the list. After that, they reacted to the three big contracts handed out to some top running back and looked through ESPN's article discussing current players' Hall of Fame chances.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listeners wanted to know what to expect from Nebraska Football's 2026 defense regarding the frequency of using man and zone coverages. Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman gave their thoughts on that and how coordinators and players keep opponents off-balance.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss the competition in Nebraska Football's tight end room and how different players could contribute, along with listener thoughts on the position and its usage in Nebraska's offense.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman spend hour one discussing what traits make a great running back and which traits define each running back in the Nebraska Football RB room.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss the timeline for offensive linemen to contribute in the 5-in-5 era of college football before DP jumps in to discuss what depth at QB looks and feels like in college football.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman discuss the state of Nebraska Football's offensive line - from transfer additions to depth pieces, coaching staff to scheme. Evan Bland of the Omaha World Herald joins the conversation in segment two.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman have found a new home - join them at 9a Central moving forward!To start the show, they discussed what fall camp entails for players, coaches, and families both on and off the field.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Were Big Ten Football Media Days full of explosive headlines or low-key statements? Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman react to the most notable quotes and figures of 2026 Media Days.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who are Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman's picks for the most interesting team in the AFC and NFC, and who is their preseason favorite to represent each conference in the Super Bowl? Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers be stopped on the field before CBA changes stop them off the field?Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman's Baseball Rant, CFB SchedulingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thirsty Thursday is here! Lebron/MJ on the table for Harrison and Jay Foreman. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Textline joins the conversation on the Harrison-Jay Foreman topic: HOUR 3: June 4th, 2026Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Text Line vs. Jay Foreman - June 3rd, 5:00pmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Those books are "This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)" by Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman, and "A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps" by Jonn Elledge.

Jay Foreman Reacts to Grant Wistrom and Jason Peter, Husker Baseball Regional Overview - May 27th, 4:00pmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the many uncertainties clouding the U.S. economic picture is tariffs — both the prospect of new ones and upcoming refunds from those struck down by the Supreme Court. Stephanie Sy speaks with Jay Foreman, CEO of the toy maker Basic Fun!, for more on his company's efforts to claim tariff refunds. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones, better known as Map Men, are comedians, cartography enthusiasts, YouTube sensations, and educators. With over 100 million views across platforms, they have single-handedly cornered the "pop-geography" market, becoming the saviors of every geography teacher who has ever forgotten a Friday afternoon lesson plan. The Map Men join Google to discuss their debut book, "This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why it Matters)." The book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders, taking a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up – big time. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

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Jay Foreman is here. Lack of talk around Husker Football right now...why?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a special edition of The Playground Podcast. In the wake of the Supreme Court Ruling on February 20 that President Trump's imposition of tariffs exceeded his authority to do so, there has been a lot of confusion in the toy industry.I can't think of anyone better than Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun, to comment on and put in perspective what this means for our industry and advice on how to respond and how to moveforward.Listen in!

RHLSTP Book Club #169 - This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why It Matters) - Rich meets one of the Map Men, Jay Foreman to talk about the fantastic book he's written along with Mark Cooper-Jones about maps and what happens when they go wrong. They chat about the murky story of how the Map Men got together, why they are so many stories around maps, why Richard couldn't watch Tiswas in Cheddar and how young people don't know how lucky they are, trying to navigate through London using a map of Paris, how an inset box on a map affected the US/Canada border, the non-existent town that suddenly came into existence (or did it?) navigating by testicles and medieval satnavs. Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/this-way-up-when-maps-go-wrong-and-why-it-matters-map-men/b6f8a72cb55c007bSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vast island of Greenland has found itself at the centre of a geopolitical crisis. But a little bit of geography can help us see the situation in a new light.YouTuber and map expert Jay Foreman explains how Mercator maps - the maps that the vast majority of us use to understand the world - contain necessary but massive distortions and hugely exaggerate the size of the Arctic island. So, why is making a flat map of a round globe so difficult? Why did we end up with a problematic map in the first place? And are there any alternatives?Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Nathan Gower Series Producer: Tom Colls Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: James Beard

Last year, Americans spent more than 300 billion minutes on navigation apps, like Waze or Google Maps.The GPS systems in our pockets have come a long way from the first known map, carved into a mammoth tusk 30,000 years ago.But even with satellites tracking us and the ever-changing Earth from the skies – digital maps aren't fact. Errors can show up and are sometimes as old as maps themselves. The phantom island of Sandy Island appeared on Google Maps until 2012, when Australian scientists sailed to its supposed location and found only open ocean.Mistakes on maps were sometimes intentional, sometimes not – but every single one tells a bigger story.How and why did it get there? What does it reveal about the creator of the map and the world around them?We sit down with Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones, better known as the Map Men on YouTube, to talk through these questions and more.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Maps have always had problems. Five hundred years ago, maps were wildly inaccurate simply because cartographers were drawing the edge of the known world, limited by slow ships and nonexistent satellite data, resulting in continents that were too large, too small, or entirely misplaced. All of those problems have been solved thanks to new technology, but now there are new ones. Even though we know the exact dimensions of Earth, our maps are still "wrong" because we force a three-dimensional globe onto a flat surface, leading to mathematical distortions like the Mercator projection, which wildly exaggerates the size of landmasses near the poles. One map that tries to correct the Mercator projection's distortion of landmass sizes is the Gall-Peters projection, but to achieve this size accuracy, it severely stretches and distorts shapes, particularly near the poles, making Alaska look like a whirlpool or expanding pinwheel. To make it even more confusing, there are maps that were deliberately tweaked to hide government secrets or those drawn with junk data just to trick an enemy into giving up territory. But for today’s guests, Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones, they enjoy these sort of cartographic oddities. They are the authors of “This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong and Why it Matters.” We discuss all sorts of maps that went wrong—from the infamous Mountains of Kong—a completely made-up mountain range that ran East-West across the entire African continent--to colonial maps with mathematically impossible borders and US states with fake cities. We also discuss The frequent omissions of New Zealand on maps that use the Mercator projection Maps that will land you in prison depending on which countries claim certain territories Cold War-era Soviet paranoia that falsified virtually all maps for decades on the direct orders of secret police See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this BRAND NEW episode from Charlie Higson, he mixes History and Cartography to bring you the authors of a book that shows that a map might not be the honest, accurate and useful tool you once thought. Born on Youtube, The Map Men has been an internet sensation and their new book 'This Way Up' is a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!In this chat with Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) Charlie finds out how they got into the world of mad maps in the first place and digs into the book that takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders, some innocent, but others not so!Remember that Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Christmas. Sorted!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, comedian and YouTube star Jay Foreman (Map Men) returns to talk about another vivid and unique cartoon world: Cosgrove Hall's wild and crazy Dangermouse offshoot Count Duckula, and celebrates the subversive joys of children's television on the (gasp) commercial channels… Goodness!Support us making these podcasts by becoming a paid subscriber at:https://joelmorris.substack.com/or:https://www.patreon.com/c/comfortblanketpodor donate via ko-fi at:https://ko-fi.com/gralefrit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monte and Jim are here to tell us about a foundation that means a lot to them—the Nebraska Greats Foundation. For those who are unaware, what is it and the mission behind it? A lot of people assume that life goes smoothly after athletes play college sports, but that's not always the case…what kind of contributions are made from the foundation to those who struggle? On Friday, Old School with Jay Foreman will be on location at Liquid Assets Sports Bar & Grill from 3-6pm for a remote (sponsored by Alpha Wealth Advisors) to promote the Nebraska Greats Association…what can fans expect there? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart is a comedy game show podcast hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart. Episode 167 features comedians Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones (of the Map Men ) and Poppy Hillstead!This episode was recorded live at the Bedford Hotel in London - apologies for the sound quality, the main recording failed but luckily the venue recorded a backup!Question 3 is about Moxie Jilette who was incorrectly referred to as Penn Jillette's daughter, he is in fact his son.Support the show via http://patreon.com/dogoonpod and you can submit questions for the show!Check out Matt's new stand up special: https://youtu.be/ZgukEPerWZc?si=SW8PttGAB-ly_GF8And his last stand up special: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhESee the podcast/Matt live: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Check out Matt's podcast network: https://dogoonpod.com/Theme song by Evan Munro-Smith, Logo by Murray Summerville and edited by Connor Schmidt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Map Men' Jay Foreman & Mark Cooper-Jones and Mithuna Yoganathan face questions about fort fights, cool cash and boda bodas. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Ólafur Waage, Josh O., ChaoticNeutralCzech, Jesse Steele, Rudy Loethen, Daniel Peake. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new book covers cartographical conundrums like disappeared Soviet cities and whether Google Maps has completely ruined our ability to navigate.

We've all done it — used a big fancy word to sound smarter or more impressive. But does it actually work? Research says no. In fact, the secret to sounding intelligent and confident has nothing to do with big words at all. I'll explain what is far more powerful. https://www.businessinsider.com/use-simple-language-to-sound-smarter-2015-9 Maps are fascinating. Did you know that early maps were not made for navigation at all, and a lot of modern maps are filled with mistakes and distortions that frustrate entire countries? Jay Foreman, co-host of the hit YouTube series Map Men (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfxy4_sBQdxy3A2lvl-y3qWTeJEbC_QCp) joins me to uncover the strange, surprising, and often controversial world of mapmaking — and why maps still shape how we see the world. Jay is author of the book This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters) (https://amzn.to/49gSlrk). Everyone remembers a time when they wish they had been more courageous. They wish they had spoken up, took a risk, or made a bold move. But what separates courage from recklessness? Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati, author of How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage (https://amzn.to/42Tmg52), explains how to tap into genuine courage when it matters most — and why bravery often looks different than you think. Finally, have you ever noticed that almost every zipper in your life works flawlessly? That's no accident. One company dominates the global zipper market — and their story is a master class in precision, persistence, and quality. Listen as I reveal how this quiet manufacturing giant came to control nearly every zipper on Earth. https://ykkamericas.com/our-history/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! AG1: Head to ⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/SYSK ⁠ to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe!  INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! QUINCE: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince.  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! ON POINT: We love the On Point podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOPIFY: Shopify is the commerce platform for millions of businesses around the world! To start selling today, sign up for your $1 per month trial at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Americans spent more than 300 billion minutes on navigation apps, like Waze or Google Maps. The GPS systems in our pockets have come a long way from the first known map, carved into a mammoth tusk 30,000 years ago.But even with satellites tracking us and the ever-changing Earth from the skies – digital maps aren't fact. Errors can show up and are sometimes as old as maps themselves. The phantom island of Sandy Island appeared on Google Maps until 2012, when Australian scientists sailed to its supposed location and found only open ocean.Mistakes on maps were sometimes intentional, sometimes not – but every single one tells a bigger story. How and why did it get there? What does it reveal about the creator of the map and the world around them?We sit down with Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones, better known as the Map Men on YouTube, to talk through these questions and more.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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