Podcasts about QED

Alice investigates new reports that long distance running is somehow associated with increased cancer risk. Meanwhile, the team has the latest news on the final QED.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

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In the wake of the political violence in the USA, Marsh asks why the self-appointed defenders of 'free speech' are so selective about whose speech they defend.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Keskustelemme kirjailija Marisha Rasi-Koskisen kanssa hänen romaanistaan Kesuura. Mitä tapahtuu, kun androidi QED saa tehtäväkseen kirjoittaa kaiken mitä muistaa? Kesuura tutkii sellaisia puolia tekoälyn ja ihmisen tulevaisuudesta (tai nykyisyydestä?) mihin hyöty- tai pelottelunäkökulmasta käytävä keskustelu ei yllä. Tietoisuudeen sijaan pitäisi ehkä puhua tuntoisuudesta. Kesuura lähtee ja palaa ruumiilliseen kokemukseen ja tuntuu lukijalle ruumillisena kokemuksena. Ihminen on eläin ja ihminen on kipu. Osta Kesuura https://kustantamo.sets.fi/kirja/kesuura/?attribute_pa_format=kovakantinen

Mike looks at the 'small boat' crossings and what it means for the asylum system in the UK, before being accosted by an Australian man in Wales.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Assistant Professor Mohammad Mirhosseini (Caltech EE/APh) explains how his group built a mechanical quantum memory that stores microwave-photon quantum states far longer than typical superconducting qubits, and why that matters for hybrid quantum architectures. The discussion covers microwave photons, phonons, optomechanics, coherence versus lifetime (T2 vs. T1), current speed bottlenecks, and implications for quantum transduction and error mechanisms. The discussion centers on a paper from Mirhosseini's paper from December of 2024 titled, “A mechanical quantum memory for microwave photons,” detailing strong coupling between a transmon and a long‑lived nanomechanical oscillator for storage and retrieval of nonclassical states.GuestMohammad Mirhosseini is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics at Caltech, where his group engineers hybrid superconducting–phononic–photonic systems at millikelvin temperatures for computing, communication, and sensing. He completed his PhD at the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics and was a postdoc in Oscar Painter's group at Caltech before starting his lab. His recent team effort demonstrates mechanical oscillators as compact, long‑lived quantum memories integrated with superconducting circuits.Key topicsWhat “microwave photons” are and how qubits emit/absorb single microwave photons in circuit QED analogously to atoms and optical photons.Why “memory” is missing in today's quantum processors and how a dedicated long‑lived storage element can complement fast but dissipative superconducting qubits.Optomechanics 101: mapping quantum states between electrical and mechanical degrees of freedom, with phonons as the quantized vibrational excitations.T1 vs. T2: demonstrated order‑of‑magnitude gains in lifetime (T1) and more modest current gains in coherence (T2), plus paths to mitigate dephasing.Present bottleneck: state conversion between qubit and oscillator is about 100× slower than native superconducting operations, with clear engineering avenues to speed up.Quantum transduction: leveraging the same mechanical intermediary to bridge microwave and optical domains for interconnects and networking.Two‑level system (TLS) defects: shared decoherence mechanisms across mechanical oscillators and superconducting circuits and why comparing both can illuminate materials limits.Why it mattersHybrid architectures that pair fast processors with long‑lived memories are a natural route to scaling, and mechanical oscillators offer lifetimes far exceeding conventional superconducting storage elements while remaining chip‑integrable.. Demonstrating nonclassical state storage and retrieval with strong qubit–mechanics coupling validates mechanical oscillators as practical quantum memories and sets the stage for on‑chip transduction. Overcoming current speed limits and dephasing would lower the overhead for synchronization, buffering, and possibly future fault‑tolerant protocols in superconducting platforms.Episode highlightsA clear explanation of microwave photons and how circuit QED lets qubits create and absorb them one by one.Mechanical memory concept: store quantum states as phonons in a gigahertz‑frequency nanomechanical oscillator and read them back later.Performance today: roughly 10–30× longer T1 than typical superconducting qubits with current T2 gains of a few×, alongside concrete strategies to extend T2.Speed trade‑off: present qubit–mechanics state transfer is ~100× slower than native superconducting gates, but device design and coupling improvements are underway.Roadmap: tighter coupling for in‑oscillator gates, microwave‑to‑optical conversion via the same mechanics, and probing TLS defects to inform both mechanical and superconducting coherence.

Alice looks at the trendy new superfood and supplement "sea moss", which is claimed to have numerous (and nebulous) health benefits. Meanwhile, Marsh has to move a piano and Mike checks into a hotel.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Send us a textNow for a feel good show.Lee Silber has put together a book, The Credit Union Way, that he says is inspired by the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and right away that tells you this is a feel good book.How did it come together? On the show Silber tells how he put together the stories - each of which relates a special credit union moment.In the episode Silber reads a chapter from the book  - entitled Frank's Fund - that was written by Anne Legg who happens to be a past CU 2.0 podcast guest. Read the book and next time somebody asks you how a credit union differs from a bank, just give the gist of one of the stories and it's QED.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Marsh dives into Reddit ads and discovers a new product which claims to be a firewall for your brain. Meanwhile, Mike orders a Dirty Sprite and is disappointed with the results.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

We're already looking forward to QED and nominations for the Ockham Awards are still open – if you know someone who deserves it nominate them! After some listener feedback we go to TWISH and hear about the Swing Riots. Then, it's time for the news:EUROPE: Spread of mosquitoes in EuropeUK / EUROPE: Country on a bumpy road of climate U-turns…SWEDEN / INTERNATIONAL: Crying nurse goes viral and get tons of support – she doesn't existINTERNATIONAL: Duolingo calls JK Rowling mean, then backs down and apologisesThe UK government has still not acknowledged their part in the tragedy of forced abortions from British ‘Mother and Baby homes', and for that the get this week's Award for being Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-494.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:09:23 TWISH0:19:07 News0:50:48 Really Wrong0:55:03 Quote0:56:42 Outro0:58:04 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Sebastian Hassinger interviews Alexandre Blais, professor of physics at the Universite de Sherbrooke and scientific director of the Insitut Quantique. Alexandre discusses his academic journey, starting from his master's and PhD work in Sherbrooke, his move to Yale, and his collaborations with both theorists and experimentalists. He outlines the development of circuit QED (quantum electrodynamics) and its foundational role in the modern superconducting qubit landscape. Blais emphasizes the interplay between fundamental physics and technological progress in quantum computing, highlighting both academic contributions and partnerships with industry. He also describes the evolution and mission of Institut Quantique, stressing its role in bridging academia and the quantum industry by training talent and fostering startups in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Finally, Blais reflects on the dual promise of quantum computing—as a tool for scientific discovery and as a long-term commercial technology.Key Themes and Points1. Early Career and Path into Quantum ComputingAlexandre Blais began his quantum computing journey during his master's at Sherbrooke, inspired by a popular science article by Serge Haroche that laid out the argument for why quantum computers would never work.He pursued quantum studies at Sherbrooke despite a lack of local experts, showing early initiative and risk-taking.2. Transition to Yale and Circuit QEDBlais joined Yale for his postdoc, attracted by the strong theory–experiment collaboration.The Yale group pioneered "circuit QED," adapting ideas from cavity QED (single atoms in magnetic cavities) to superconducting circuits, enabling new ways to read out and control qubits.Circuit QED became the backbone of superconducting qubit technology, notably enabling the transmon qubit (now a dominant architecture).Collaborated with figures like prior guests of the podcast Steve Girvin and Rob Schoelkopf, and was a postdoc along with Jay Gambetta and Andreas Wallraff.3. Superconducting Qubits and Research FocusMost of Blais's work has centered on superconducting qubits, particularly on understanding and extending coherence times, reducing errors, and improving fabrication/design.Emphasizes the complex, nonlinear, and rich physics even of single-qubit systems (e.g., challenges of dispersive readout and unexpected phenomena like multiphoton resonances).Notes the continuing importance of deep, fundamental research despite growing industrial and engineering focus.4. Role of Academia vs. IndustryGrowth of corporate investment (Google, IBM, Amazon, Intel) has changed the landscape.Blais argues that universities should focus on pushing the scientific frontier and training talent, not on building commercial-scale quantum computers.Academic groups can pursue high-risk, high-reward research and deeper understanding of quantum technology's physical underpinnings.5. Institut Quantique and Quebec's Quantum EcosystemBlais leads Institut Quantique, which supports both basic and applied quantum research and has been highly successful in fostering a local quantum startup ecosystem (e.g., SBQuantum, NordQuantique, Qubic).Offers entrepreneurship courses and significant seed grants (even to students and postdocs) to encourage talent retention and company creation in Sherbrooke.Partnership between academia, startups, and public investment has attracted international players like Pasqal and IBM, establishing Sherbrooke as a quantum technology hub.6. Societal and Philosophical ReflectionsFundamental challenge: making increasingly large quantum systems remain quantum despite Bohr's assertion, via the Correspondence principle, that as a quantum system scales it will become classical.Quantum computers are not only future commercial tools—they are already invaluable scientific instruments, enabling new physics via experimental control of complex quantum systems.Blais is optimistic about quantum computing's potential for both discovery and eventual large-scale applications.Main TakeawaysBuilding quantum computers is both a technological and fundamental scientific challenge. Even with commercial interest, deep physical understanding is essential—academic research remains vital.Close collaboration between theorists and experimentalists breeds breakthrough advances. Circuit QED exemplifies this synergy.Quantum research institutes can seed thriving tech ecosystems, if they focus on both talent training and supporting spinouts, as shown by Institut Quantique in Sherbrooke.Quantum computing's greatest early impacts will likely be as scientific instruments, enabling novel experiments and discoveries, before large-scale commercial utility is achieved.Quantum hardware's development continually reveals new, subtle physics; e.g., the decades-long puzzle of dispersive readout reflects the complexity inherent in scaling up quantum technology.Notable Quotes “Quantum computers will, before being commercially useful, be fantastic tools for discoveries.” “What we're trying to do is go against that very fundamental principle—we're trying to build a bigger and bigger system that behaves ever more quantum.” “There is real power in mixing theory and experiment when tackling the challenges of quantum technology.”Listeners will enjoy a blend of scientific storytelling, personal insight, and a blueprint for building world-class quantum research hubs that advance both discovery and innovation.

Mike reviews Ben Shapiro's review of the latest Superman film, and the team has updates for the upcoming QED event. Spoiler warning! There are a lot of spoilers for Superman in this episode.You can find NerdSync's fact-check of Shapiro's Superman review on YouTube.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ history. Join us as we trace Johnson's journey from her early years in New Jersey to becoming a prominent activist at the Stonewall riots and co-founding Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). We examine her contributions to AIDS activism, her mysterious death in 1992, and how her revolutionary spirit continues to inspire the ongoing fight for equality and justice.----------------------------------------------------------@translessonplan@mariiiwrldMerch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------Link to Tournamline Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2249619/tourmaline/Link to Movie: https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/happy-birthday-marsha----------------------------------------------------------References:Ashley, F., & Sanchinel, S. (2023). The Saint of Christopher Street: Marsha P. Johnson and the social life of a heroine. Feminist Review, 134(1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/01417789231166827Calafell, B. M. (2019). Narrative Authority, Theory in the Flesh, and the Fight over The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. QED a Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, 6(2), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.14321/qed.6.2.0026Fm, W. (2020). Marsha P. Johnson. African American Activism and Political Engagement: An Encyclopedia. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/wmpg_bhm/28/Kung, J. (2025, April 30). In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson? NPR. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/1248091511/in-the-face-of-trans-erasure-what-can-we-learn-from-marsha-p-johnsonMarsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the history of Pride Month. (2021, June 7). Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/stories/marsha-johnson-sylvia-rivera-and-history-pride-monthMarsha P. Johnson. (n.d.). National Women's History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnsonMarsha “Pay it no Mind” Johnson · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by Students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/marsha-p-johnsonTimes, N. Y. (2024, August 30). Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender pioneer and activist. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-marsha-p-johnson.htmlTourmaline. (2025). Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson. Penguin Group.Yang, J., Mufson, C., & Sunkara, S. (2023, June 18). Marsha P. Johnson's historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/marsha-p-johnsons-historic-role-in-the-lgbtq-rights-movement

Episode 393 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Daniel Demetri, Founder & CEO of Trellis. Through the advancements of technology like cloud computing and AI, you no longer need to have a huge team to support a company that is hitting major levels of revenue. And, it's not just the ones you read about like Lovable, Cursor, Wiz, etc., as there are other companies that are able to achieve impressive feats with a relatively lean team. Trellis falls under this category. Conserving cash is an obvious benefit, but as Daniel explains, another advantage is speed. It removes the layers of an organization which in return allows employees to process information and make decisions faster. Trellis is an insurtech start-up with a mission to simplify and automate shopping for home and auto insurance by powering intelligent insurance experiences using machine learning, real-time bidding, and conversational AI, backed by a team of nationally licensed insurance advisors. The company is funded by top investors, including QED, General Catalyst, Nyca, and Amex Ventures. In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of great topics like: * Daniel's background, including being a webmaster pre-college and some stories of the inner workings of Harvard. * His progression as a Product Manager at Google (including his interviews with Marisa Mayer) and how he got involved in startups. * Co-Founding a company that disrupted the title insurance industry called Doma which eventually went public and is now private, plus how this experience prepped him to be a CEO. * What led him down the path of starting Trellis and how the company is applying modern technology to the traditional model of insurance sales. * Lots of details about Trellis in terms of the team structure, hiring plans, and what's next for the company. * His thoughts on what makes a great product manager. * And so much more!

Alice looks at the reasons why women have heart attacks misdiagnosed far more often than men, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Mike and Marsh quiz Alice on the mysterious new black strap she has started wearing on her arm.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Marsh looks at a supplement pedlar from the UK, attempting to skirt the regulations with thinly disguised claims. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to Blackpool where Marsh goes to get ice cream.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Send us a textWhen will you retire?What years of your life should be the ones where you work the longest, hardest hours?On the show today is Derek Coburn, author of Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest—Now and Later, a book that very probably will rock your mind  because it challenges key beliefs that most of us share about retirement.For instance: at what age will you retire?  Probably your answer is 65, that's the number that jumps off most lips.  But Coburn says probably you won't and he adds the zinger that other ages may well work much better for you.Like what? How about 75?  Or 70?And fact is more Americans are working longer- indeed the fastest growing age cohort in the workplace is Americans aged 75 and older!Surveys also say that approaching 25% of Americans age 65 and higher are now working.And Ciburn believes that number will only increase as many American seniors are today healthier, more active than were Americans of the same age a generation ago.A bonus: retire later in life and you need far less retirement savings.  You'll hear actual numbers in the show - and it will blow your mind.As for what years you should work longest and hardest? Coburn argues that it's when your kids are home and for many that means working less in your thirties and forties.Is that catastrophic for your retirement savings?  No, because you will be working later in life you need less retirement savings.  QED.In the show, mention is made of an app. Death Clock AI.  Here's a link to the Washington Post story about it.  In the show Coburn mentions CU 2.0 founder/CEO Kirk Drake and Resistance Wine.  I've drunk it, it's good.Coburn says he wears an Oura ring. Here's the linkIn the show also there's mention of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a brilliant psychologist who documented the phenomenon he called flow where work is highly focused and we are happiest.  

Alice examines the evidence for red light therapy face masks, which are growing in popularity online. Meanwhile, Marsh has contractors in the house again, and Mike is catching flies with vinegar.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Mike looks at the company which claims to be able to spy on you through your mobile phone, and the team returns from the Merseyside Skeptics Summer Picnic.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

With the UK on its third heatwave of the year, Marsh asks what role geoengineering can or should play. Meanwhile, Mike has an unexpected knock at the door.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Alice looks at the science underpinning Ozempic and Wegovy, and the impact they have on society. Meanwhile, Mike goes to see Hamilton again. And again. And again.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, your host, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Dr. Yvonne Gao, a leading experimental physicist specializing in superconducting devices and quantum cavities. Recorded at the American Physical Society's Global Summit, the conversation explores the intersection of curiosity-driven research and technological advancement in quantum physics.Key Topics Discussed1. Research Focus: Quantum Cavities and SuperpositionDr. Gao shares her team's work on using cavities (harmonic oscillators) coupled with a single qubit to probe fundamental quantum effects.The experiments focus on quantum superposition and entanglement using minimal hardware—just one qubit and one cavity—eschewing the race for more qubits in favor of deeper scientific insights.Discussion of "cat states" as iconic demonstrations of quantum superposition, and how their properties can be engineered for robustness and sensitivity without specialized hardware.2. Experimental InnovationThe team investigates loss mechanisms in cavity-based quantum states and explores ways to make these states more resilient through state engineering rather than hardware changes.Dr. Gao describes using standard, "vanilla" qubits and cavities, making their techniques accessible to other labs.3. Fundamental Questions and Quantum PlaygroundDr. Gao emphasizes the value of the circuit QED platform as a "playground" for exploring quantum phenomena, particularly entanglement and its quantification in real hardware.The challenge of visualizing and intuitively understanding quantum phenomena is highlighted, with experiments designed to make abstract concepts more tangible.4. Device Fabrication and AdvancementsDr. Gao's lab at NUS has developed in-house fabrication capabilities, gradually building up expertise and infrastructure.The field is witnessing rapid improvements in device performance, driven by advances in materials science and process integration.5. Multipartite Entanglement and Future DirectionsPlans for multi-cavity devices: Moving from single and two-cavity systems to three, enabling the study of tripartite entanglement and richer quantum dynamics.The potential for these systems to serve as both research tools and pedagogical aids, demonstrating quantum strangeness in a hands-on way.6. Synergy Between Science and TechnologyThe conversation explores the unique moment in quantum research where fundamental science and technological objectives are closely aligned.Knowledge flows both ways: curiosity-driven experiments inform processor design, while industrial advances in fabrication and control benefit academic labs.7. The "Perfect Quantum Lab" Thought ExperimentDr. Gao shares her wish list for a hypothetical, fault-tolerant quantum computer: to directly observe textbook quantum phenomena and simulate complex quantum behaviors in a tangible way.Memorable Quotes"We're very proud that we only use one qubit and one cavity... We tried to build in creative features and techniques from control and measurement perspectives to tease out interesting dynamics and features on the harmonic oscillator.""A lot of what we do is trying to find the most intuitive picture to capture what these abstract physical phenomena actually look like in the lab.""There's this nice synergy between the drive to make practical quantum processors and the more academic, curiosity-driven research focusing on the fundamental."Find this and other episodes at New Quantum Era's website or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share with your quantum-curious friends!

Marsh talks about the revival of chemtrails, and the people who are trying to 'cure' the sky with vinegar. Meanwhile, Mike returns from holiday but only wants to talk about 28 Years Later.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today before they sell out! You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Mike looks at a viral video which claims to have located Heaven and proven where souls go after we die. Meanwhile, Alice has a close encounter with wild turtles in Cyprus.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Alice looks at the evidence around the harmful effects of non-stick cookware, and Marsh has a run-in with drunk passengers on a plane. Meanwhile, Alice's crema catalana has an unexpected surprise.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

In this episode, we're joined by Apostolos Apostolakis, the founder-turned-VC behind VentureFriends, a pan-European pre-seed and seed fund known for backing consumer and fintech breakouts like Plum, Blueground, Huspy, Carmoola and Instashop.Apostolos shares a remarkable story of resilience — from scaling a startup to €100M+ in revenue and 500 employees, to facing bankruptcy and rebuilding his career with a major exit, prolific angel track record, and eventually launching one of Greece's most successful VC funds.We dive into:

Welcome to this special solo episode of Season 4 of The J Curve with me, Olga Maslikhova.Every few months, I zoom out to reflect on the lessons that stuck with me from the show. Think of this as your quarterly operator's memo—especially if you're building, raising, or investing in Latin America.Q2 was full of sharp insights and real operator depth. But in this edition of The J Curve Insider, I won't recap every episode.I'll go deep into three. João Del Valle (EBANX), Mike Packer (QED), and Gustavo Mapeli (Kanastra).We'll unpack EBANX's global growth playbook, explore how QED built conviction around LATAM as an outsider VC—and what they're betting on next—and break down how Kanastra scaled by defying startup orthodoxy.Here's what I'll get into:→ In LATAM, complexity isn't a bug—it's the moat.→ Revenue is the best anti-dilution strategy.→ In frontier markets, global expansion is a risk management.→ Outsiders win in LATAM when they think like founders: test, learn, commit.→ Multi-product vs. single-product: what founders need to ask before picking a lane.If you enjoy today's episode, please rate us on Spotify, subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠blog.thejcurve.com⁠, and follow us on YouTube (@thejcurvepodcast) and Instagram (@olgamaslikhova).Let's get into it.

As Eggman sits in for András, we look forward to SkeptiCamp at QED and Mike Hall's Skeptics in the Pub Online talk and are happy to note that not only do we follow the ECDC, but they follow us back. In TWISH we hear about one of the forgotten(?) super villains of the Theosophy movement, Alice Bailey, and then we take a look at this week's news:SWEDEN: Crystals sold to help fertilityISRAEL: Uri Geller says he used his psychic powers to break the navigation tools on Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla ship, the Madleen, and warned that he would stop her if she comes to harm Israel.INTERNATIONAL: Teenage girls' TikTok skincare regimes offer little to no benefit, research showsINTERNATIONAL: Are CO2 measurements reliable?UK: Is positive thinking a factor for heart patients?INTERNATIONAL: ‘After seeing the chiropractor, I was seeing things and blacking out'A Swedish politician flat-out denies anthropogenic climate change and is handed this week's Really Wrong Award.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-483.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:58 Greetings0:07:42 TWISH0:13:19 News0:45:16 Really Wrong0:47:42 Quote0:52:07 Outro0:53:30 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marsh outlines his advice for being a skeptical investigator and journalist, and what we can learn from visiting pseudoscience events. Meanwhile, Alice tries to book a dogsitter.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Mike examines a new paper which claims that open label placebos are an effective treatment for PMS, and Alice and Marsh visit Barcelona with the Skeptics in the Pub Online team.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Alice investigates the sudden hostility to 'seed oils' amongst social media influencers, and how it can be a gateway to more sinister things. Plus, Mike's neighbour can't remember the name of her dog.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Marsh looks at a water filter company which offers to remove chlorine, fluoride, and more from your tap water. Meanwhile, the team visit an escape room.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Mike looks at the revival of telegony, the 19th Century pseudoscience gaining popularity in the manosphere.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

QED tickets are available everyone, so we start our count-down to October in Manchester! The papal conclave is currently on-going and we bring you the latest news. In TWISH we hear about John Strachey, the almost forgotten pioneer in the field of basic geology. Then of course, we have the news:INTERNATIONAL / EUROPE: Measles updateEU: Press freedom under threat by foreign disinformationSWEDEN: Swedish climate study stopped due to Trump policiesNETHERLANDS: A PhD position to research paper millsROMANIA: First round of presidential election goes to leader of pro-Putin conspiracy theoristUK: Reform UK wins election, if by six votes onlyThe American war on science is starting to reach Europe and for that Donald Trump receives this week's award for being Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-478.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:52 Greetings0:08:24 TWISH0:16:18 News0:46:49 Really Wrong0:51:34 Quote0:52:40 Outro0:54:02 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice looks at testosterone home testing kits, and continuing social media pressure on body image. Meanwhile, Mike makes a Doctor Who-related discovery.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Welcome to Season 4 of The J Curve with me, Olga Maslikhova.Last week I got to spend a few days in cidade maravilhosa—Rio de Janeiro—for Web Summit, which this year attracted over 37,000 people. The event was action-packed—both inside the venue and across the city, with an incredible lineup of side events.It was a milestone week for The J Curve. We recorded our very first live episode on stage—a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time, and the one we're releasing today: a live interview with Mike Packer, partner at QED Investors.QED is the legendary firm founded by Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris—the creators of Capital One and pioneers of data-driven credit long before it became mainstream. They've been betting on Latin America for over a decade. Their first investment in the region was Nubank, now the most valuable digital bank in the world.Here's what we cover:— Why growth capital is the new frontier in LatAm— What makes a founder truly fundable in 2025+— AI's real impact across QED's portfolio— What it really takes to IPO from LatAm— The vertical SaaS trap—and the case for vertical AIMore from us: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The J Curve Insider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we go beyond the podcast to break down the most exciting investment & tech trends in LATAM. Sharp. Concise. Real business strategies and market insights you won't find anywhere else. Delivered straight to your inbox.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

On this episode Pat sits down with Camila Vieira, Partner and head QED's Brazil operation. We dive into the fund's evolving commitment on the region, how they got it right investing in Nubank in 2015, what their thesis and structure looks like today 10 years later and whether LatAm's next outbreak success will also be Fintech? How do sector specific funds differentiate from generalists in their way how they look at FintechTaking a unit economic and defensible moat lens instead of following a themes based investing approachThe last whitespace in Fintech in Brazil How should founders think about liquidity and how QED is preparing their portfolio You can find Camila on LinkedIn here. Want to stay up-to-date on latest episodes?Follow The Enthusiast wherever you are getting your podcasts and make sure to check out our newsletter on LinkedIn⁠here⁠ to stay up to date on our latest episodes with founders and investors beyond the Valley.Follow Pat on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠.

In this episode, we talk about a phenomenon that is deeply ingrained in our world today, and that is complexity. And my perfect guest for this conversation is professor Scott Page from University of Michigan whose focus is on researching complex social systems and the potential of collective intelligence. Scott is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. I was blown away by his lectures available under the name Understanding Complexity.In May, Scott will be our guest and keynote speaker at our annual QED conference in Zadar in Croatia. This conversation today is just a glimpse of insights we will share at the conference so jump straight to the QED web page, register and join us to learn more about complexity and how to harness it in daily life.✨ Please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform, your feedback is gold. ✨Text me what you think.

We're joined by Michael Marshall for a review of the seminal work in the genre of 1970s demonic vehicle Christian cinema...THE CAR. --- Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and The Know Rogan Experience podcasts. Learn more about the final QED here: https://qedcon.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money and Mint Mobile. Use the links below to help support the show and get some deals. rocketmoney.com/AwfulMovies mintmobile.com/GAM --- If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/GodAwful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=ts

Mixed messages from QED – new dates announced but we hear this is the last one(!) and we have a hard time accepting it. At least we'll do our best to be there and meet (among others) Chris French whose audiobook is currently on sale. In TWISH we hear about Leonardo da Vinci and specifically about some of the myths surrounding him. Then, it's time for the news:UK: Christian missionary group YWAM accused of public shaming and rituals to ‘cure' sexual sinPOLAND: Sanal Edamaruku's case: what do we know?INTERNATIONAL: Shadowy market for weight-loss drugs has emerged onlineSERBIA: A wave of disinformation surrounding the demonstrationsSWEDEN: Debunked personality test (DISC) refuses to dieINTERNATIONAL: The Global Listening Project on how attitudes towards vaccines have changed since CovidNorwegian-Swedish fundamental Christian zealot Runar Søgaard announces Trump to be God's gift to the US and himself as God's gift to Sweden, and for that receives this week's Really Wrong Award.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-475.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:05:32 TWISH0:17:43 News0:54:22 Really Wrong0:58:55 Quote1:00:09 Outro1:01:32 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr. Alice Howarth joins us for a skeptical review of Terrain, the story of how germs aren't real and therefore neither is the rest of science. --- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/awful and get on your way to being your best self. --- Check out more from Dr. Alice on Skeptics with a K Learn more about the final QED here: https://qedcon.org/ --- If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

Mike looks at the equation used by the US Government to justify their new trade tariffs. Meanwhile, Alice has had a busy few weeks and the team has news about QED 2025.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Welcome to Season 4 of The J Curve

Kambri Crews is an extraordinary woman. Not only in her notable achievements (NYT bestselling author, QED comedy club founder/owner, just to name a few), but also how her hard-to-imagine childhood as the only child of 2 deaf parents, growing up between a shack and a trailer in rural Texas, having a father in jail because of violence against his girlfriend that she witnessed.  As a performer, club owner, publicist, writer, producer, Kambri has a full pedigree in the comedy world, as well as being married to comedian Christian FInnegan, Comedy Central, James Corden”, “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show”. (And even Dr. Lisa!—episode 291 + episode 314. It's a joy to have Kambri on Dr. Lisa at this particular moment in time. She's concluding an 11 year stint of owning/creating a beloved (voted #1 venue in NYC by TimeOut New York readers 2022) comedy venue and is turning the reins to a hand-picked, new owner, comedian and friend, Hannah Lieberman, who is eager to embrace her new mantle as owner of QED. Kambri will still be involved though, she's not going anywhere! It seems like this is perhaps, the first time in her life, Kambri feels she has finally accomplished enough that she can take her time deciding on where to put her focus next. In the meantime there's always ice skating and watercoloring to do...

In this Parenting is a Joke episode, Ophira Eisenberg revisits a fan-favorite conversation with comedian and long-time Late Night with Seth Meyers writer, Matt Goldich. Together, they dive into the hilarious chaos of balancing comedy careers, parenting two kids with wildly different personalities, and navigating the everyday absurdities of family life. Matt shares practical parenting advice, like why traveling with a baby is easier than you'd think, how he handles bedtime battles, and why he embraces being a "B-minus parent." Ophira recounts a funny exchange with her son about intelligence across life stages and reveals the comedic perks of being a stand-up mom. From summer camps and gender roles to karaoke favorites and surviving New York City parenting, this episode is packed with relatable humor and genuine insights. Plus, hear about Ophira and Matt's upcoming co-headlining gig at QED in Astoria, where they mine the endless comedy gold of parenting. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Confirmed Guests! Professor Eric Segall, Dr Aaron Carroll, Maura Quint, Tim Wise, JL Cauvin, Ophira Eisenberg, Christian Finnegan and More!   Welcome to "What the Week" a weekly news recap. My guests today are Christian Finnegan and Maura Quint.    Subscribe to Christian's Music NewsLetter "New Music for Olds" I teased him for not letting me giving out his Venmo account to make him whole but I thought it would be funny if anybody wants to send him a couple of bucks as a way to thank him for joining us so often here on the show. if you want to buy Christian a coffee, send it to Christian-finnegan-1 (if it asks for the last four digits of his phone number it's 1814) Christian Finnegan  is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. BUY HIS NEW ALBUM--- "Show Your Work: Live at QED"   Finnegan is perhaps best known as one of the original panelists on VH1's Best Week Ever and as Chad, the only white roommate in the “Mad Real World” sketch on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show. Additional television appearances as himself or performing stand up have included “Conan”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, "Would You Rather...with Graham Norton", “Good Afternoon America” and multiple times on The Today Show and Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and on History's I Love the 1880s. He hosted TV Land's game show "Game Time". As an actor, Finnegan portrayed the supporting role of "Carl" in the film Eden Court, a ticket agent in "Knight and Day" and several guest roles including a talk show host on "The Good Wife". In October 2006, Finnegan's debut stand up comedy CD titled Two For Flinching was released by Comedy Central Records, with a follow-up national tour of college campuses from January to April 2007. “Au Contraire!” was released by Warner Bros. Records in 2009. His third special "The Fun Part" was filmed at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on April 4, 2013 and debuted on Netflix on April 15, 2014.   Read Maura's debate recaps Maura Quint is a humor writer and activist whose work has been featured in publications such as McSweeneys and The New Yorker. She was named one of Rolling Stone's top 25 funniest twitter accounts of 2016. When not writing comedy, Maura has worked extensively with non-profits in diverse sectors including political action campaigns, international arts collectives and health and human services organizations. She has never been officially paid to protest but did once find fifteen cents on the ground at an immigrants' rights rally and wanted to make sure that had been disclosed. She was the co founder and executive director of TaxMarch.org The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe

For the first episode back after QED, Alice talks about the effects of self-talk and Mike investigates claims made by the author of a new book on the 'Nocebo Effect'. Meanwhile, Mike visits HMP Dorchester with Emma.You can support what we do by donating to our Patreon, or by leaving us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We really appreciate it!Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

We are live from QED 2024! Mike talks about the new mathematics of 'Terry-ology', Alice discusses the men who believe that semen retention will solve all of their problems, and Marsh baits the content marketing scammers who try to get articles on The Skeptic.You can support Skeptics with a K, and the Merseyside Skeptics, by signing up to our Patreon. We won't try and upsell you with perks and prizes, but your donations help us do the things we do.

In this week's episode, British cops will pay you for your thought crimes, MTG reminds us that we need a Center for Congresspeople Who Can't Read Good, and we'll get our most topical Who's Woo yet. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about QED here: https://qedcon.org/ Check out more from Marsh on Be Reasonable and Skeptics with a K --- Headlines: OK rescinds contracts for taxpayer funded religious school: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-finally-rescinds-contract Why a Liverpool imam reached out to a far-right rally outside his mosque – video https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2024/aug/08/why-a-liverpool-imam-reached-out-to-a-far-right-rally-outside-his-mosque-video Hidden-camera video shows Project 2025 co-author discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/russ-vought-project-2025-trump-secret-recording-invs Christian volunteer receives £13,000 payout and an apology from police after being arrested for praying silently outside an abortion clinic - as Labour prepares total ban https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13756905/Christian-volunteer-awarded-payout-apology-police-arrested-praying-silently-outside-abortion-clinic.html Confused MTG celebrates anti-woman SCOTUS ruling as "great victory for girls": https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/08/confused-marjorie-taylor-greene-celebrates-anti-woman-scotus-ruling-as-great-victory-for-girls/