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On the surface, what the wellness industry is offering feels like an antidote to our fragmented and fast-paced lives. Influencers and companies use words like "mindfulness" or “whole foods” or “self care” to get our stressed out, burnt out buy in. But, somewhere along the line those promises start to morph into luxury services, expensive memberships and supplements you never knew you needed. In her book “How to Be Well” former fashion journalist Amy Larocca explores the blurred line between healing and branding in a $6 trillion dollar industry.We discuss:Why our current wellness craze mirrors 1930s pre-Nazi GermanyHow Abraham Flexner completely changed how we teach medicine in the US for better – and for worseWhy the spiritual and community void left by declining religious participation leads people to look to the wellness industry for bothAmy says what attracts people to the modern fitness class has parallels to religious practices:“So if you look at what happens in ritual religious gatherings… You see a lot of that replicated in a lot of these boutique fitness settings. You have ritual, you have music, you have ecstatic movement, you have charismatic leaders, you have a sermon. And these sermons have increasingly moved away from talk of muffin tops and bikini bodies and losing that whatever it is, to kindness, community, thinking about your place in the world, thinking about taking the energy that you are building up in that room and spreading it forward. ”Relevant LinksBuy Amy's book “How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time”Read this Wikipedia page on Martine Rothblatt's robot replica of her wife BinaCheck out this article on the impact of the Flexner report on US medicineRead the book “McMindfulness” Amy mentions in the episodeSign up for Lamar's SoulCycle classAbout Our GuestAmy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist. She spent 20 years working at New York Magazine as both Fashion Director and Editor at Large. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Town & Country, and the London Review of Books, among others. She lives with her family in New York and North London.SourceConnect With UsFor more information on The Other 80 please visit our website - www.theother80.com. To connect with our team, please email claudia@theother80.com and follow us on twitter...

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Click here for the SermonClicking here will take you to our webpageClick here to contact usWelcome to the Westside church's special Monday Morning Coffee podcast with Mark Roberts. Mark is a disciple, a husband, father and grand dad, as well as a certified coffee geek, fan of CS Lewis' writings and he loves his big red Jeep. He's also the preacher for Westside church.

Who is the absolute worst mom in the animal kingdom? Why is there an ominous population of black vultures haunting Pennsylvania? In your relationship, are you the crab or the raptor? Explore these questions and more with Ellen and special guest, science communicator Ralph Crewe, as we bob for viscera with some of nature's gnarliest bird facts.Special thanks to Jared Rusk for editing help on this episode!Links:Follow Ralph on Instagram and check out his work on the Practical Engineering Channel!Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!Follow the show on Instagram!Music: "Snake Oil" by Doug Organ, from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: YTJL04XPFNDGFD0C

When there's an election campaign happening, how much do you care about the cost of the policies the political parties are pushing? Or, more to the point, how willing are you to trust the politicians when they say they've done the numbers, and they all stack up? My willingness to trust them is very low. Which is why I think we will be all the poorer for ACT and NZ First voting down the plan for a publicly-funded outfit that would have done the numbers and worked out the actual cost of election policies. Because until now, all we've been able to do is take the politicians on their word. And it's going to stay that way. Not that the concept of a separate costing agency is an overnight thing or a new thing. The idea has been around since 2016, when Green MP Metiria Turei first raised it. In fact, what she wanted —and what the Labour Party wanted too— was broader than what Finance Minister Nicola Willis eventually proposed to Cabinet. But which is now history thanks to the two minor coalition parties. Nicola Willis' version would have made the government of the day's financial information available to political parties when they were putting their policies together. But even that watered-down version was too much for ACT and NZ First, with David Seymour saying that it isn't warranted, because he doesn't think it would stop messy election-year debates about how party policies might be paid for. But it raises the question about election promises and whether us voters are still sucked in by the political promises on their own, or whether we are more discerning and whether we think it would be good to have more transparency. More scrutiny. I want more scrutiny. Because without it, all we have to go on is gut instinct. Or the believability of politicians. All politicians of all stripes and colours I'm talking about here – all we can do is take them on their word. Before I hold up National's tax cuts as an example of why we need a publicly-funded agency to go through political policies with a fine-tooth comb, let me remind of you of that daft idea Labour had before the last election of taking GST off fruit and vegetables. At first blush, it might have sounded like a good idea. But I wasn't sold. I don't think many of us were, because we had no idea how effective it would be. Not just from the perspective of whether it would actually make fruit and veggies more affordable, but also what it could mean for government coffers. Grant Robertson always poo-pooed the idea but then, somehow magically, came around to the idea just before the election. And there he was, telling us that he'd done the numbers and he'd realised that, actually, it would have all stacked up financially and we'd all have kiwifruit and broccoli coming out of our ears. But without the proof, it was all hot air. Same thing with National's tax cuts. We were told it was going to mean more money in our pockets, but not a lot was said about how out-of-pocket the Government might be because of it, and what that would mean down the track. And what happened? The tax cuts went ahead, and government revenue dropped. That foreign buyers tax was another one. The only expert analysis we had to rely on was what all the so-called “independent experts” roped-in by all the parties had to say about the policies they were roped-in to comment on. And all that did was create all the usual noise and confusion and we were back to voting on gut instinct because who knew what the hell to make of what was being said left, right and centre? How different things would be if all of these brilliant vote-catching ideas were put through the wringer by an independent, publicly-funded agency. How better informed we would all be. And how careful the politicians would be about selling us snakeoil policies that we only end up regretting falling for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hype around longevity is huge in 2025. Money is pouring into the space. Longevity Start-ups are launching. Big claims are everywhere. But is all the hype justified? What can longevity medicine actually deliver now?  Let's start with some quotes: Listen carefully. These come from leaders in the Longevity space. Do these quotes/claims sound true? Do you believe they are possible?Dave Asprey: “Im going to live to atleast 180 years”Mark Hyman: “Im 63 years old, but my biological age is 43”David Sinclair: “Why we age, and why we don't have to”Fountain Life: “Live 100 healthy years” My Responses to these ClaimsCheck out FullScope.org/blog or Longetrics.org/blog for the complete post!Thanks for listening!Bill Brandenburg, MD

Available on YouTube: youtu.be/qdpFmuFD8yEShopify merchants are getting pitched AI SEO “solutions” left and right—none of them proven. So I called Jason Berkowitz, an SEO who actually knows the game, to answer the real question: what should you actually do to rank in an AI-powered world? (Spoiler: most of it's nonsense.) We break down what's real, what's trash, and why good SEO still wins—even in a sea of chatbots and grifters.SponsorsZipify – Build high-converting sales funnelsCleverific – Smart order editing for ShopifyViralsweep – Create sweepstakes, contests, and giveawaysLinksJason Berkowitz / Break the WebShopify Global Product CatalogChatGPT Product Search BetaWork With KurtGrow your Shopify store with me: https://ethercycle.com/applySee client results: https://ethercycle.com/workJoin my newsletter for Shopify insights: https://kurtelster.com/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Tuesday night, far-left candidate Zohran Mamdani earned 43.5% of the Democratic primary vote, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo to win the party's New York City mayoral nomination. Incumbent NYC Mayor Eric Adams will challenge Mamdani as an Independent in November. 3:20pm- In an interview with Fox News, New York City Mayor Eric Adams called Zohran Mamdani a “snake oil salesman” with “unrealistic” policies. 3:25pm- In his Democratic Primary victory speech, Zohran Mamdani promised to use his potential mayoral powers “to reject Donald Trump's fascism” and “to stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors.” 3:40pm- When asked if Mamdani's win means the Democratic Party will embrace democratic socialism moving forward, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) declined to answer directly.

Patrick and the Home Team comment on the latest developments in the NYC mayoral race, as the largest city in the United States might soon elect its first Muslim-progressive mayor. Is Mamdani the beginning of the end? Will we see mass migration to freer states, such as Florida?

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Becoming a Disciple of ChristThe slick traveling salesman, Dr. Theron, promises to teach C.J. the secrets of success and fame. But C.J. must decide whom he wants to follow more, "the good doctor" or "The Good Shepherd." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/198/29

In this laugh-out-loud (and occasionally jaw-dropping) replay of Doctales with Cocktails, Drs. May and Tim dive into one of their most viral segments yet — the story of a "sexual consent expert" who claims we should ask babies before changing their diapers. From there, they spiral delightfully into topics like auto insurance covering STDs (seriously), the possibility of suing Toyota for child support, and whether giraffes really need chiropractic adjustments.This episode blends mockery with meaning, as the hosts pause to reflect on trauma, societal absurdity, and the dangers of over-intellectualizing basic parenting. It's raw, real, and ridiculous — and that's exactly how they like it.Segments include:

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Dennis and Brent discuss Darko's coverage of the Munich High End show, including his insistence that he's noping out of trade shows going forward. Will we really never see him again IRL? Next up: did Audio Judgement do this crossover A/B blind test right … and can a chancy collection of cheap caps and chokes credibly conquer the chi-chi stuff? Finally, they contrast two articles from high-end audio sites that posit very different proposals about blind testing.

Summary:Is it Snake Oil? Is it worth the hype? Spoiler alert - you should probably focus on nailing the fundamentals and dropping the ego before you focus on expensive remedies, potions and weird lights. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, hosts Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the realities of training, the importance of consistency, and the overwhelming amount of misinformation in the fitness industry. They emphasize the need for basic recovery principles, the significance of setting realistic goals, and the necessity of hard work in achieving fitness aspirations. The conversation also touches on the hybrid athlete debate, the role of strength training for runners, and the relevance of biohacking in a well-rounded fitness routine.Keywords:fitness, training, recovery, social media, strength training, running, hybrid athlete, health, goals, consistency

There are many misconceptions and overblown promises when it comes to AI. The reality is that Artificial Intelligence is a useful tool that's here to stay. When it's done right, AI seamlessly becomes part of our everyday life systems but when poorly programmed or intentionally misused by human intelligence, it easily becomes the ‘snake oil' of our time. How do we decipher fact from fiction when it comes to AI and how do we protect children from possible long-term adverse impacts?To glean strategies for reducing unknown or harmful influences of AI, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a Senior Fellow at Mozilla, Sayash Kapoor.Sayash draws on his book, AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference, to guide us in critically evaluating AI claims and understanding its true capabilities and limitations. He offers insights about how to be practically skeptical in an AI-driven world and uncover the truth behind the hype.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices.Visit Quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns using quince.com/hhtr. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

There are many misconceptions and overblown promises when it comes to AI. The reality is that Artificial Intelligence is a useful tool that's here to stay. When it's done right, AI seamlessly becomes part of our everyday life systems but when poorly programmed or intentionally misused by human intelligence, it easily becomes the ‘snake oil' of our time. How do we decipher fact from fiction when it comes to AI and how do we protect children from possible long-term adverse impacts?To glean strategies for reducing unknown or harmful influences of AI, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a Senior Fellow at Mozilla, Sayash Kapoor.Sayash draws on his book, AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference, to guide us in critically evaluating AI claims and understanding its true capabilities and limitations. He offers insights about how to be practically skeptical in an AI-driven world and uncover the truth behind the hype.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices.Visit Quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns using quince.com/hhtr. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

Links: My website: imlearningmandarin.com--On today's episode, I'm going to talk about a genre of Mandarin learning content which in recent times has exploded on the internet. And that is what I would broadly term as Mandarin learning snake oil. I break down how you can easily tell the difference between Mandarin learning advice given in good faith versus snake oil, basically designed to scam you.

There are many misconceptions and overblown promises when it comes to AI. The reality is that Artificial Intelligence is a useful tool that's here to stay. When it's done right, AI seamlessly becomes part of our everyday life systems but when poorly programmed or intentionally misused by human intelligence, it easily becomes the ‘snake oil' of our time. How do we decipher fact from fiction when it comes to AI and how do we protect children from possible long-term adverse impacts?To glean strategies for reducing unknown or harmful influences of AI, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a Senior Fellow at Mozilla, Sayash Kapoor.Sayash draws on his book, AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference, to guide us in critically evaluating AI claims and understanding its true capabilities and limitations. He offers insights about how to be practically skeptical in an AI-driven world and uncover the truth behind the hype.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices.Visit Quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns using quince.com/hhtr. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

Christ consciousness is a growing New Age belief that presents Christ as a universal state of enlightenment rather than the incarnate Son of God. It redefines salvation as merely overcoming the illusion of separation from God, dismisses the reality of sin, and turns the crucifixion and resurrection into symbolic metaphors. This belief system offers self-realization and inner divinity, but it ultimately denies the power of the gospel and the need for a Savior. The guys point out that while it may sound spiritual and even appealing, it leads people away from the truth of scripture. They encourage believers to stay rooted in God's Word, approach conversations with grace and clarity, and remember that those drawn to these teachings are often searching for real hope—something only Jesus can provide.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Is this the end of Mineral Water? Or just the end of Nestlé Waters? Listen to this!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/

Chris and Hector break down the 2025 Mandiant threat report, expose rising cyberattack trends, rant about bad CISOs, and discuss a wild case of a cybersecurity CEO caught installing malware in a hospital. Join our new Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com

Threevisiting on the Tues: Scott, Paul & Lauren discuss gameshows and scammers before playing Snake Oil. Send Threetures and emails to threedomusa@gmail.com.Leave us a voicemail asking us a question at hagclaims8.comFollow us on Instagram @ThreedomUSA.Listen ad-free and unlock bi-weekly THREEMIUMS on cbbworld.comGrab some new Threedom merch at cbbworld.com/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you enjoyed the first half of our conversation, Part II focuses on Dan Williams' performing & touring band Ghost River Revival! Their latest single "Snake Oil" is available now - wherever you download new music! Muscle Shoals Music Now @muscleshoalsmusicnow featured this release on its Instagram page.Follow GRR:-Facebook (Ghost River Revival)-Instagram (@ghostriverrevival)-YouTube (Ghost River Revival)Thanks for listening! dantimepod@gmail.com

Ep. 680: Cranford | Chapter 2 Book talk begins at 6:13. This week's chapter is a sobering reminder that small towns sometimes carry the heaviest stories. Also, we get another battle over Dickens vs. Johnson (yep, that again). --------------------------------------------------------------- • 02:40 - : Listen to “The Blog” (4 min vs 19 min on “The Gist—yes, he titled them in reverse). This is one of the Long-Covid papers we've been waiting for. PEM—post-exertional malaise is “feeling tired/sore a day after a workout” on crack. • PEM pain and brain fog can last up to two weeks after exertion…The Rank Study he mentions is the group saying “duh m'dude. If you've been in bed for a year yer gonna be tired after a workouta. You gotta get back on your exercise routine and qitcherbellyaching” —a theory that's led to permanent patient paralysis. The other study is big because it indicates that the damage is mitochondrial, not systematic (i.e., we're getting plenty of blood to our muscles. The muscles just can't do anything WITH that oxygen) • —and from the People who created the Visible app that has saved my life (MakeVisible.com) • 03:20 Snake Oil!!! • 04:03 RAFFLE of "Knitting Companion," the amazing ergonomic book. Join the raffle here: • 06:13 BOOK TALK BEGINS • 06:40 - Re-hash Ch 1 • 09:35 - Humor and Gaskell • 10:40 - I'm drinking Plum Deluxe Bookshop Blend White. To pick your own from The CraftLit Collection of Plum Deluxe Teas, visit bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea to learn more. • 11:20 - Who's the narrator?! • 12:26 - Bakehouses • 14:20 - Flints haberdashery in London (UPDATE - apparently NOT a real place! But the meaning is the same.) • 15:15 - Biblical DebORah (the pronunciation that should be used ahem) read about her in Judges 4:4. • 15:36 - “Strong minded” women - yeah, that was an insult. Kinda like “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted…” when Elizabeth Warren tried to read a letter from Coretta Scott King into the Congressional Record in February 2017. See Mary Wollstonecraft on masculine women on • 17:50 - - this is not the one I remembered (they haven't digitised their entire collection) but it DOES have a shocking poem in it—by a 14 year old girl. • 18:50 - Just a heads up: Gaskell sort of doesn't really quote things accurately—at this time code she's sort of quoting Hamlet, she also makes up words like Brunonian • 20:02 - Sort of quoting Alexander Pope “Imitations of Horace” 1733 • 20:17 - Sort of quoting/sub-referencing Spenser's “The Faerie Queene” IV:3;32, 1596 • 20:55 - Nasty cruel Railroads. Yup. • 22:17 - The guy who got a railroad spike through his head - Phineas Gage () • 23:13 - Bonnet as helmet • In fashion in 1820. Not in fashion by the 1840s: • 24:50   *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* —*YouTube Channel Memberships*  —*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Talk Back to MeIs it immoral for a brand to sell a Bible? Does our answer change within the context of Gun Culture? As we witness a revival of Faith in this loosely-bordered community, we watch as the imagery, iconography, and storefronts shift from the nihilistic, to the Christian. Instead of tap-rack-bang morale patches featuring lewd imagery, we see a cross, a Bible verse, a call to conviction. But with the newfound presence of Christianity on the front page of the Gun Culture, is it wrong, or dishonoring to the Word of God for a company to sell a Cordura-wrapped Bible with their logo on it? Even if their intent is good, does this action bring money-changers into the temple?1. The Criticism being Made2. What the Criticism Should Be3. The Root of the Problem4. The Solution and Going ForwardUse Code 2025deaddrop10 for 10% off your order at obsidianarms.comThis episode has been sponsored by Obsidian Arms, a manufacturer of tools, parts and firearms, as well as operating as an OEM shop for those looking to bring excellence to the market. Their Minnesota-based shop builds and cuts parts out of U.S.-sourced materials. Their gunsmith tools, custom firearms, and capabilities can be found at www.obsidianarms.comSupport the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

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This week on High Society Radio, Chris Faga, Chris Stanley, and special guest KP Burke dive into NYC parking nightmares, Stolen IP and the ultimate soundboard battle. Plus, they get into Navy prison stories, leaked group chats, and why Jamaicans are obsessed with procreation.Topics This Episode:

In this episode: An investment company with a history of peddling poorly performing tax incentives is back in Tallahassee, trying to attach itself to the “rural renaissance” movement in the Florida Senate. An update from Day 28 of the Florida Legislature's 60-day legislative session. Show notesThe bills discussed in today's show:Senate Bill 1322 — Tax Credits for Investment in Rural CommunitiesSenate Bill 1238 — Fraud in the Reemployment Assistance Program House Bill 1157 — Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit EligibilityInvestment company writes Florida incentive laws, then profits from them In Search of Rural Jobs, States Weigh Strategy With Checkered Past How Savvy Financiers Pitch Complex Investment ProgramsPayday at the mill: How sophisticated financiers used a Maine investment program they devised to wring millions of dollars in risk-free returns at taxpayer expense Shrewd financiers exploit unsophisticated Maine legislators on taxpayers' dimeNothing Ventured, Millions Gained — Capco's benefit in Florida programQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Michelle shares stories of her encounters with ghosts, the hatman, an unhuman hitchhiker, UFOs, and a possibly-demonic fireball.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchGIVE THE GIFT OF STRANGE FAMILIARS: https://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars/giftOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comFollow us on Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/strangefamiliarsEpisode 521 notes and links:ORDER I Have Never Minded the Loneliness here: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1846191158Episode artwork by Timothy:The original can be purchased here: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1894368875Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #144: SNAKE OIL!This item can be purchased from our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1880186942Please support Kiya.Life and their work at Pine Ridge.KIYA.LIFE: https://kiya.lifeLancaster Conservancy: https://www.lancasterconservancy.orgProtect Cuff's Run: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/protect-cuffs-run/Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy's books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad's channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center's work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is Sacred Heart of the Seventh Gate by Stone Breath from Greys and Orphans: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/greys-and-orphansSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does it matter more what you say or how you say it? Do you like true crime? Do you wonder how Snake Oil got a bad rap? Have you ever wanted to teach a Judge about the law? Do you think Ted Bundy was charming or that organized religion is really good at scaring people into staying inline? Yes? No? Well, either way, take a listen and let us disillusion you! #snakeoil, #taxes, #karma, #hell, #dantesinferno, #tedbundy, #mugshots, #nwa, #easye, #coversongs, #dynamitehack, #judge

Ever wondered why a worthless item being sold as a miracle cure is referred to as Snake Oil?  Like just about everything else in Modern America is dates back to the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.  Clark Stanley sold snake oil to relieve aches and pains.  The amazing thing is that Snake Oil really can help with these issues, unfortunately Snake Oil is something the Snake Oil salesman wasn't actually selling.  His concoction was full of things like turpentine mineral oil, defrauding people and resulting in Snake Oil becoming the common term for a patent medicine con.  Take a listen to his story this week and a few other choice con artists from the past who sold everything from psychic visions to the Eiffel Tower (twice).

Join us for another absolutely bananas week of Australian Survivor Brains vs Brawns 2, and for some of the sharpest pivots the podcast has ever taken. Sloths, Spools, Secrets, Platypuses, Idols, Fart Jars and Angler Fish. We really do have something for everyone. Put it in your ear holes!   Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe where ever you listen to your podcasts  

AI agents are making big waves, but are they the future of business or just another passing trend? In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt explore the rise of AI agents, what they actually do, and why the excitement might be a little premature. They unpack the risks, the rewards, and how leaders can navigate the hype with a bit of caution and a lot of curiosity. Rob and Justin discuss the fine balance between automation and human oversight, tackling questions about when it's smart to embrace AI and when it might be better to pause. They also share thoughts on the current SaaS landscape, where new AI tools are popping up fast and why it pays to be thoughtful before jumping in. Ultimately, this episode is about finding clarity in a fast-moving space. It's about understanding where AI agents can add real value, where they might introduce unnecessary risk, and why critical thinking still matters. Rob and Justin reflect on the challenges of trusting AI, the dangers of locking into technology too early, and how the best decisions come from balancing curiosity with skepticism. If you're wondering how to separate the genuine innovations from the passing fads and how to be strategic about adopting AI in your business, this conversation is for you.

In this episode:In this episode we tackle a serious medical mailbag segment about the dubious world of 'Bro Peptides.' They sound great on paper, but you'll want to tune in to hear why they might just be the latest health fad to avoid. Then, balancing a professional triathlon career and medical school isn't for the faint-hearted, but somehow, Matthew Marquardt is nailing it. You know, just casually winning the overall age group championship at Kona and juggling a full-time commitment to becoming a head and neck surgeon. No big deal, right? We dive into the whirlwind life of Matthew, where he shares how he manages to fit in grueling training sessions alongside his medical rotations. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of prioritizing and some serious time management skills. We explore the importance of being intentional with time—because let's be real, it's so easy to lose track of hours swiping through TikTok or binge-watching yet another series. Matthew's story proves that with a purpose, you can truly redefine what's possible, whether it's in triathlon, medicine, or tackling that never-ending to-do list. So grab your headphones and get ready for a rollercoaster of inspiration, and a sprinkle of science!Segments:[10:02]- Medical Mailbag: BPC-157/TB500[35:32]- Interview: Matthew MarquardtLinksLifeSport Coaching Chalk Talk: The TriDoc podcast-what really works (3/15 at 8PM EDT)@matthewdmarquardt on Instagram

Die britischen Indie-Veteranen Doves veröffentlichen heute ihr zweites Album seit ihrer Reunion 2018. Für die Berner Rapperin Soukey wird's nächsten Monat das erste sein, wie sie heute verriet. Und bei den Amerikanern Cloakroom soll dieses Mal sogar etwas Beatles dabei sein. Unser Ticket to Ride. +++ PLAYLIST +++ · 21:55 – RICH MAN DREAMS von IDK · 21:51 – STUCK ON MOMENTS von REASON · 21:48 – DUMB LIT von COOTIE CATCHER · 21:43 – WE LIVE AND DIE von MORCHEEBA · 21:39 – SNAKE OIL von GLASS BEAMS · 21:33 – GRAUCHA MAX von DARKSIDE · 21:25 – MI MUJER von NICOLAS JAAR · 21:21 – TUESDAY von JULIEN BAKER & TORRES · 21:16 – GROWING UP TAKES A LIFETIME von LONG TALL JEFFERSON · 21:13 – PORCUPINE TATTOO von EVERYTHING IS RECORDED FEAT. NOAH CYRUS & BILL CALLAHAN · 21:07 – THIS TIME AROUND von MIYA FOLICK · 21:03 – ALL CYLINDERS von YVES JARVIS · 20:58 – WRITHING IN THE WIND von SERPENTWITHFEET · 20:54 – 1X1 von OG FLORIN & MELODIESINFONIE · 20:51 – FEELS BETTER NOW von PALINSTAR · 20:43 – FERRY LADY von PANDA BEAR · 20:38 – DEMOLITION von MARIE DAVIDSON · 20:34 – WIFEY RIDDIM von SHYGIRL · 20:31 – KEEP ON SWIMMING von HACHIKU · 20:25 – BILLBOARD HEART vin DEEP SEA DIVER · 20:21 – EASTER WIND von CLOAKROOM · 20:18 – GETTING BETTER von THE BEATLES · 20:15 – BOTTLE BLONDE von MOMMA · 20:10 – SAINT TERESA von DOVES · 20:06 – THE GREAT PYRAMID OF STOCKPORT von ANTONY SZMIEREK · 20:04 – BACKSEAT von SOUKEY

Delta Survivors are starting to question why the airline was in such a rush to settle. Excedrin has been the secret drug all along. Lester Holt Leaves NBC Nightly News but no the Cakewalk he has at Dateline.

“O King, as I repeatedly recall this wondrous and holy dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, I take pleasure, being thrilled at every moment.” (Sanjaya, Bhagavad-gita, 18.76)

The breaking up of federal healthcare, and similarly related, agencies comes with a caveat: what will they be replaced with? The same question can be asked about ingredients that may soon be restricted in the United States, what are they going to be replaced with? A recent Executive Order from the White House has created the Make America Healthy Again Commission to investigate why Americans are not only so mentally and physically sick, but why we lead developed nations in these diseases, sometimes doubling the rates. Asthma is twice as common in the US than in Europe, Africa, or even Asia. Six in ten Americans have one chronic disease, while four in ten have more. While some may be genuinely classified by symptoms, others are fabricated to sell drugs, hence while ADD/ADHD has continued to explode. America spends $4.5-trillion in healthcare annually and 90% of that is on chronic conditions and mental health problems that are treatable, reversible, or preventable. But how much good can MAHA do when it is approved by a fast food president and when its leader, RFK Jr. still says McDonalds is acceptable so long as it is fried in beef tallow. Nothing is perfect, but it needs to be said that junk food prohibition will work as good as alcohol prohibition. America has a food fetish of the worst kind, an obsession with simple so-called solutions to problems they create personally, and an unhealthy reliance on men and women who work for companies that have a desire to sell you wonder cures.  -FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITESTRIPE DONATIONCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Youn, "America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon," and Dr. Shawn Tassone, "America's Holistic Gynecologist," discuss menopause and the misinformation surrounding it. They analyze Dr. Jen Gunter's article, "12 Steps to Evaluate Menopause Content: How to Separate the Snake Oil from the Science," providing insights on discerning credible information. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine, the limitations of salivary hormone testing, and the role of nutrition in healthcare. The episode advocates for a balanced approach to menopause management, encouraging open dialogue and critical evaluation of health information. Links and Resources: Where can you find more information about how to autojuvenate your skin to a younger you? Check out my new book, Younger For Life! It's available at https://autojuvenation.com, and if you buy it now, you will receive over $100 in FREE gifts, including a $30 gift certificate for my online store younbeauty.com! Check out Dr. Youn's skincare products and nutritional supplements - younbeauty.com Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" - dryoun.com/eat-look-younger Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - @tonyyounmd Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube - youtube.com/tonyyounmd Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - @doctoryoun Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - @dryoun Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone Official Website Secondary Website Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Anti-Racist Research at Boston University is shutting down after burning through tens of millions of dollars. Christopher Markowski exposes the grift, the wasted money, and why race hustlers like Kendi always land on their feet. Plus, a personal take on the state of universities pushing radical ideologies. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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In CXOTalk episode 867, Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan, co-author of AI Snake Oil, reveals why many AI products fail to deliver on their promises and how leaders can distinguish hype-driven solutions from those that create value. Exploring the landscape of AI advancements, deceptions, and limitations, Narayanan explains how to detect genuine AI innovations from overhyped and potentially harmful applications. We discuss real-world examples, ethical concerns, and the role of policy and regulation in mitigating AI snake oil. Tune in to learn actionable insights for consumers and businesses and explore how AI reshapes industries while posing unique challenges and opportunities. #enterpriseai #cxotalk #aihype #aiethics

Brendan looks back at 2010 and talks about the games he thinks are best from that year. Join us, won't you?Exempt7 Wonders (2010)London (2010)Top 5Innovation (2010)20th Century (2010)Mountain Goats (2010)Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game (2010)K2 (2010)Want to playCatacombs (2010)Defenders of the Realm (2010)Dominant Species (2010)Fresco (2010)Ghost Blitz (2010)Luna (2010)Merchants & Marauders (2010)Moongha Invaders: Mad Scientists and Atomic Monsters Attack the Earth! (2010)Mystery Express (2010)Prêt-à-Porter (2010)Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game (2010)Vinhos (2010)Honorable MentionsBest Theme: Nuns on the Run (2010)Coolest Experience: Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space (2010)Great Origin: Onirim (2010)Most Anxiety: Anomia (2010)PlayedAlien Frontiers (2010)Battle Sheep (2010)Cthulhu Dice (2010)Forbidden Island (2010)Hanabi (2010)Olympus (2010)Rattus (2010)Snake Oil (2010)Troyes (2010)Wits & Wagers Family (2010)What are your favorite 2010 games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Where is the line between fact and fiction in the capabilities of AI? Which predictions or promises about the future of AI are reasonable and which are the creations of hype for the benefit of the industry or the company making outsized claims?Arvind Narayanan is a professor of computer science at Princeton University, the director of the Center for Information Technology Policy, and an author. His latest book is AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference.Greg and Arvind discuss the misconceptions about AI technology, emphasizing the overestimations of AI's capabilities and the importance of understanding predictive versus generative AI. Arvind also points out the ethical and practical issues of deploying AI in fields like criminal justice and HR. Arvind and Greg also explore the challenges of regulation, the historical context of technological hype, and how academia can play a role in shaping AI's future. Arvind also reflects on his previous work on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies and shares insights into the complexities and future of AI and blockchain.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Show Links:Recommended Resources:Deep LearningGenerative Artificial IntelligenceAISnakeOil.com | NewsletterBitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies | Princeton/Coursera CourseGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Princeton UniversityLinkedIn ProfileWikipedia PageHis Work:Amazon Author PageAI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the DifferenceBitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: A Comprehensive IntroductionFairness and Machine Learning: Limitations and OpportunitiesGoogle Scholar PageEpisode Quotes:What can the AI community learn from medicine about testing?28:51: Let's talk about what we can learn from medicine and what maybe we shouldn't take from them. I think that the community internalized a long time ago that the hard part of innovation is not the building, but the testing. And the AI community needs to learn that. Traditionally, in machine learning, the building was the hard part, and everybody would evaluate on the same few sets of benchmarks. And that was okay because they were mostly solving toy problems as they were building up the complexities of these technologies. Now, we're building AI systems that need to do things in the real world. And the building, especially with foundation models, you build once and apply it to a lot of different things. Right? That has gotten a lot easier—not necessarily easier in terms of technical skills, but in terms of the relative amount of investment you need to put into that, as opposed to the testing—because now you have to test foundation models in a legal setting, medical setting, [and] hundreds of other settings. So that, I think, is one big lesson.Replacing broken systems with AI can escalate the problem08:36: Just because one system is broken doesn't mean that we should replace it with another broken system instead of trying to do the hard work of thinking about how to fix the system. And fixing it with AI is not even working because, in the hiring scenario, what's happening is that candidates are now turning to AI to apply to hundreds of positions at once. And it's clearly not solving the problem; it's only escalating the arms race. And it might be true that human decision-makers are biased; they're not very accurate. But at least, when you have a human in the loop, you're forced to confront this shittiness of the situation, right? You can't put this moral distance between yourself and what's going on, and I think that's one way in which AI could make it worse because it's got this veneer of objectivity and accuracy.Foundation models lower costs and could shift AI research back to academia27:22: The rise of foundation models has meant that they've kind of now become a layer on top of which you can build other things, and that is much, much less expensive. Then, building foundation models themselves—especially if it's going to be the case that scaling is going to run out—we don't need to look for AI advances by building 1 billion models and 10 billion models; we can take the existing foundation models for granted and build on top of them. Then, I would expect that a lot of research might move back to academia. Especially the kind of research that might involve offbeat ideas. 

Miriam Shulman's back with us today. She's an artist, business coach + author and Biz Book regular. Crucially for today's topic she also has a background at MIT and in banking. Because today I encourage her to have a bit of a rant, as she shares her Unpopular Opinion about AI. Sure it can be helpful, but it so easily leads us astray. Time for a critical eye a we pick our way through the newly emerging tech landscape without losing our unique voice. Check out other epiodes in this Unpopular Opinions strand. You'll find some fresh but spicy takes.  Books discussed in this episode: AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayan and Sayesh Kapoor Taming Silicon Valley by Gary Marcus Artpreneur by Miriam Shulman Miriam's Book: Artpreneur  Get the first chapter of Artpreneur for free here: schulmanart.com/believe Miriam's Podcast: The Inspiration Place Podcast Miriam's Website: schulmanart.com Miriam's Instagram: instagram.com/schulmanart ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

New ‘Sode. Alas, as I sit polishing my ninja green Birkin bag buckle, alone after being dumped by a ParaFI partner, I ponder what went wrong in 2024 in Glitter and Crypto. There was the horrifying misunderstanding at Neiman Marcus ETH Denver that resulted in my shoplifting misdemeanor, the disappointing lack of staking in the ETH ETF that left most of my circle lightly slitting their wrists to the soundtrack of Usher Let it Burn, NFTs left completely out of the ERA's tour, Caroline Ellison's refusal to wear anything cute at her trial, .   I am high on AI generated meth with excitement for the 2025 Chinese New Year of the Snake, which can only bring good fortune.  I have so many hopes and dreams for 2025 that I hope my AI avatar bot can pin to my vision board in time for the year new me new meme coin. I digress. My guest is the fabulous Susan Oh. AI Afficiando who was recently beat up in a hotel room by her co-founder (and is OK) and was able to stop at Glitter Ledger Headquarters on her way to press charges before heading back to Bali. Susan has the IQ of Marilyn Monroe. Her story upbringing is fascinating. She and her  family fled South Korea's military dictatorship and then left Iran before the Ayatollah took over; and she family assumed refugee status for 8= months in the UK, before they were sponsored in Canada, where she grew up. She then became a teenage chain smoking punk rocker out at gay discos. Susan then had a career in journalism, media, AI and crypto all mixed together in a big clay pot thrown into a  Kiln of glitter and madness before developing her baby Muckr AI, a company that uses AI to flag disinformation. Unfortunately, the funding has had some interesting bumps. Listen on. Happy New Year. #GlitterLedger. 

 One of my least favorite things in the world is people who prey on ‘my people' – those whose lives have been marked by much suffering from synthetic EMF exposure. It's hard enough for one to make their way through the labyrinth of reversing electromagnetic poisoning without evil-doers emptying pockets by promoting useless products and wacky health hacks through forever EMF Summits.During our recent conversation, Daniel Vasku and I talked about the EMF ‘snake oil' salesmen.Support the showContinue the journey with the EMF Remedy Premium Podcast, with over 110 episodes and counting! Keith Cutter is President of EMF Remedy LLChttps://www.emfremedy.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8jc5qb0kzFhMs4vtgmNlgKeith's SubstackThe EMF Remedy Podcast is a production of EMF Remedy LLC

“If I could just figure out the right way to market.” I hear this all the time from my clients, and maybe you've thought it yourself. Because I get it. There are so many marketers out there who are promising you that they have the proven formula or that there is some secret to success in marketing that only they have. And if you pay them, they will tell you all the secrets, and you'll never have to stress about marketing again. But what happens? You buy the course or the program. Do the work Then those results never quite materialize as they promised.And not only that, what they are teaching is making marketing suck more, not less.So let's deconstruct why there's no one right way to market and how letting go of that idea is going to help your business. And fair warning, I'm gonna get a little ranty on this episode.Want to hear more about The Expert Up Club? Book Your Private Tour HereFull show notes and transcript are here.

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