Vago Muradian is one of the world’s premier defence and national security journalists and host of the podcast Defense & Aerospace Report. Over his long and illustrious career he has interviewed and gained insights from top strategists, politicians and military leaders. In this episode, Vago teaches us about the current global security landscape, the nature of modern warfare, and the challenges faced by democracies in maintaining military readiness. He emphasizes the importance of adapting defence procurement strategies to the times as well as the role of defence contractors in ensuring national security. The conversation also touches on the future of defence and the need for expertise in navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.
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Vago Muradian, Defense Journalism, Global Security, Armenian Heritage, Modern Warfare, Defense Contractors, Military Readiness, Defense Procurement, Cultural Insights, International Relations, Boeing, UAP, UFO
Happy New Year, bud!
Jake Abhau, former Director of Growing Operations for a major cannabis manufacturer, is here to teach us about growing weed successfully in a hostile climate (legally and otherwise). Through hard work and crazy hours in the unforgiving tundra of North Dakota, he helped take a company from a shipping container to a research facility and finally to a massive buyout.
Jake grew up in the Mormon church and left it when his son came out as gay. Listen to his fascinating story in Episode 9 of Season 2 of The Talking Ass.
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Keywords
Cannabis, marijuana industry, psychedelics, North Dakota, Fargo, legalization, cultivation, buyout, basketball, Michael Jordan
In this holiday special of The Talking Ass, Danny and Sylvia travel to various Christmas Islands. Yes, apparently there are more than one. First, however, listener feedback must be ridiculed and a zebra consumed, because everyone knows you can't visit Eastern Europe without eating one. What?
Anyway, there is some interesting actual learning in this one (shockingly).
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Christmas Island, Kiribati, Kiritimati, Australia, Christmas, Hanukkah, holiday special, Estonia, golf, listener feedback, geopolitics, culture, awards, Augusta National, nuclear testing
The Talking Ass has finally found its own golf reporter, and he is a fun one! Ernie has been involved in building some of the most prestigious courses in the world and has worked in the industry since he was a teenager. After learning about the culture of Swedish speaking Finns, we delve into various aspects of golf, from the intricacies of sustainable golf course design to the evolution of equipment and the current distance debate. And of course we remember to include some crazy animal encounters in Australia!
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Australia, golf, course design, golf architecture, sustainability, water usage, distance debate, golf equipment, nature, animal encounters, golf community, golf history
The now AWARD-WINNING podcast The Talking Ass is recording in international waters with our attorney, the elusive Ronald R. Rosenberg. Aside from smuggling contraband across international borders and traveling under assumed identities, we are on our best behavior. We discuss the achievements of the pod, the implications of media monopolies, and cultural shifts regarding progress and regress in society. But most importantly we explore two more island paradises, one in South Korea and one in North Korea.
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Sleep Token, North Korea, Jeju Island, Taylor Swift, media monopolies, cultural observations, progress, regress, legal concerns, environmentalism, tunnel projects, societal change, Barrier Reef, Spotify Wrapped, paradise, Miley Cyrus
Our favorite adventurer and superhero Racheli Aye is back! While training for a HYROX race in Australia, she made a stealth visit to the mountains of Pakistan as a Jewish American woman. In addition to educating us about what it’s like to train hard with endometriosis, 'Rae-Rae' has some juicy takes on Pakistan and the emerging tourism scene there. Danny also shares his own incredibly impressive physical heroics, and they both explore the connection between mind and body, the role of visualization, and the benefits of hiking in building strength and endurance.
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Main IG: https://www.instagram.com/racheliaye/
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Wholistic Wellness Course: https://nas.io/aviva-2/events/pain-to-pleasure-the-masterclass
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Keywords
adventure, fitness, endometriosis, HYROX race, HYROX challenge, mental health, fundraising, physical challenges, hiking, visualization, consistency, Pakistan, travel, culture, politics, women's rights, health, food, adventure, infrastructure
After a quick detour into listener feedback and the Epstein leaks, Danny and Sylvia discuss the MTV shutdown and the end of an era in Western popular culture. Danny also tells a forgotten story about Sea Monkeys and finishes with a trifecta of top 10 public service announcements.
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MTV, Nirvana, RCHP, Britney, Gwen Stefani, Outkast, Eminem, 50 Cent, Metallica, Saudi Arabia, f35, Trump, Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein leaks, The Office, Sea Monkeys, Harold von Braunhut
Alan Gates and Richard Borley are retired firefighters with decades of experience in rescuing people and animals alike. We explore their journey into the profession, hear some tales of dramatic rescues and learn about the evolution of firefighting techniques and standards. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of the job and the camaraderie among firefighters, while also addressing the risks of toxic exposure and the importance of community service. Oh, and yeah, several people get impaled in this one.
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firefighting, firefighter stories, fire safety, emergency services, firefighting history, health risks, firefighting techniques, community service, fire department, rescue operations, Grenfell Towers, grenfell, toxic exposure, corruption, Thatcher, The Talking Ass, Talking Ass
Welcome to Season 4 of The Talking Ass! We hope you learned something from the first couple of episodes and are ripe to receive some of that silliness and weirdness you've missed so much. Sylvia is reading about World War I, Danny has lost his sense of morality but gained a superhuman sense of smell, and Attorney Ronald R. Rosenberg is worried about the legality of our gambling advice. Listener feedback is also ridiculed, per usual.
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The Talking Ass, The Talking Ass Podcast, Talking Ass, humor, humour, satire, NFL, morality, feedback, World War I, World War 1, Armistice Day, fashion, Season 4, Justin Timberlake, Sean Parker
This week we are lucky to host Tania, a fashion executive from the very top of the retail world. We explore the multifaceted world of fashion, discussing the evolution of trends, the influence of pop culture, and the intersection of fashion with technology and sustainability. How is AI shaping consumer behaviour and why is conscious consumption important? And apparently there are also sweatshops on cargo ships in the ocean, so that's weird!
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Fashion Trends and Their Formation
05:50 The Role of Influencers and Pop Culture in Fashion
08:49 The Intersection of Fashion and Business
11:44 AI's Impact on Fashion and Consumer Behaviour
15:00 Sustainability in Fashion: A Double-Edged Sword
21:05 The Evolution of Fashion Consumption and Trends
25:47 The Role of Technology in Fashion Design
29:37 Fashion's Relationship with Music and Culture
34:54 The Future of Fashion: Comfort vs. Style
39:47 The Importance of Conscious Consumption
45:38 Final Thoughts on Fashion and Personal Expression
Keywords
fashion trends, influencers, AI in fashion, sustainability, fashion consumption, technology in fashion, music influence, conscious consumption, personal expression, Taylor Swift, Beyonce
Our resident NFL expert and Fantasy Football embarrassment Sami is back for a quick mid-season review of the league. Both Danny and Sami have a lot to apologise for, as we got some things wrong in our season preview. However, we also have plenty to be proud of, as some teams and individuals have proven just as disappointing as we thought they would be. The conversation culminates in predictions for the remainder of the season, including potential playoff teams and standout players.
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NFL, Fantasy Football, AFC, NFC, Predictions, Team Analysis, Player Performance, Week Review, Football Insights.
We close out Season 3 with a wild one! After Sylvia and Danny are done with their intro filled with all-important Peru and Estonia updates, our Federal Correspondent Big Daddy Z teaches us a thing or two about chemicals in the water supply. A warning is in order, however: this one deteriorates into more silliness than is normally advisable. We also discuss the government shutdown and what that really means anyway, but disturbing personal anecdotes and wildlife encounters steal the show. See you soon for Season 4!
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hydrology, water resources, forever chemicals, government shutdown, wildlife, biodiversity, water pollution, trivia, Russia, Estonia, Peru, PFAS, humor
Our Icelandic correspondent Joakim is fresh out of the chilly Atlantic and dipping into his volcanic jacuzzi. With a warm cup of fermented shark urine in hand, he helps us understand this strange and remote island. We dive into the unique culture and lifestyle of Iceland, discussing everything from the country's rich history and traditions to its modern-day quirks, such as the absence of McDonald's and the popularity of fermented foods. The conversation also touches on geothermal energy, Iceland's impressive sports achievements and the nation's peaceful outlook on life.
Find Joakim’s personal recommendation for the best golf in Iceland here: https://gbr.is/
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Iceland, history, culture, fermented foods, sports, lifestyle, whaling, golf, England, genetics, stingray, shark, volcanoes, geothermal energy, strongmen, vikings, Halfthor.
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with a cautiously optimistic analysis of the biggest and best news in a long, long time. World leaders are lambasted and lauded in the same sentence, somehow, and there is also a healthy dose of Talking Ass branded silliness.
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Peace, war, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Israel-Palestine, Trump, Netanyahu, hostages, hope, optimism.
What do Lidl sneakers have to do with a Bon Jovi sex scandal and Elton John's views on gun control? As you may have guessed, this one gets out of hand...and then immediately back under control, only to spiral into madness again. However, we do remember to read out some listener emails and address the growing beef between two former guests on the show.
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Jon Bon Jovi, Lidl, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, aliens, divorce, relationships, October 7.
Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, shares her insights on navigating high conflict divorces, the signs of domestic violence, and the importance of strategic communication in family court. She discusses her personal journey through a tumultuous marriage, representing herself in challenging legal battles, and the emotional toll of divorce. Lisa emphasizes the need for education on healthy relationships and the necessity for swift enforcement in family court to protect victims.
Find Lisa's book on Amazon and check out Been There Got Out:
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high conflict divorce, domestic violence, legal abuse, coercive control, communication strategies, family court, divorce proceedings, co-parenting, emotional toll, support systems, Been There Got Out, Lisa Johnson, pro se, representing yourself
The Ryder Cup was almost as exciting as the new Talking Ass activity on X (Twitter): Talking Ass Podcast (@talkingasspod) / X. This show has officially joined the dark side and it has been a wild first few days. Danny and Sylvia also let Scottie Scheffler and Bryson hear some tough truths, and somehow it all has a lot to do with Kates Winslet, Beckinsale and Hudson. Listener feedback is thoroughly examined, as are the mysterious reproductive practices of eels.
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Ryder Cup, NFL, Week 4, Kate Winslet, Kate Beckinsale, Kate Hudson Hole, Scheffler, DeChambeau, Justin Rose, Justin Thomas, eels, eel reproduction, drones, electricity.
Justin McDonald is a professor of economics, a true money guy and a rumoured "econ wizard" who has some things to say about your password reusage. His impressive career in the field of payment fraud (and later craft beer and education) serves as a prime example of what you can achieve if you stay away from people like Gary from the Cayman Islands. We discuss fraud prevention, fraud techniques, the role of AI in combating fraud, and the implications of account takeovers. Justin emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication and the need for consumers to be vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams, especially when it comes to camels.
Find Justin's craft beer database here: http://drinklocalflorida.com/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fraud and Payment Security
02:18 The Evolution of Fraud Techniques
05:12 The Role of AI in Fraud Prevention
07:50 Account Takeover and Its Implications
10:50 Consumer Responsibility in Cybersecurity
13:40 Understanding the Mind of a Fraudster
16:06 The Impact of Data Breaches on Consumers
18:54 The Future of Fraud and Cybersecurity
21:43 The Intersection of Economics and Fraud
24:28 Craft Beer and Local Economies
26:31 The Role of Technology in Modern Economics
29:19 Final Thoughts on Fraud and Economic Trends
Keywords
fraud prevention, payment security, AI in fraud, account takeover, data breaches, cybersecurity, economics, craft beer, technology, consumer responsibility, Hulk Hogan, Ashley Madison
Danny has more misinformation to apologize for and Sylvia is desperately holding on to her final marbles. Listener feedback is thoroughly inspected but ultimately ignored. We also tease upcoming episodes and reveal our new dream sponsor for the show.
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Keywords
Rusty Hole, Finnish baseball, American football, listener feedback, sponsorship, global audience, upcoming episodes, humor
Why is it that Avi Loeb is so obsessed with Finnish baseball? This and many other pressing questions are answered by Kovi Rose and Benjamin Salles from the sublime podcast Science, Actually Presents: The Nerd and the Scientist. We discuss the importance of science communication, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the public perception of these topics (among some other silliness).
Visit Kovi's page Fun Fact Science and find him on all the social media platforms.
Benjamin shares science facts every day on his Science, Actually platforms, including on Facebook and X.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:42 Exploring UFOs and Aliens
11:15 Finnish Baseball
14:13 Avi Loeb and the Alien Debate
18:32 Scientific Perspectives on Alien Life
21:20 The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
26:09 The Future of Alien Research
29:09 Conclusion and Reflections
44:18 The Mystery of Interstellar Objects
49:03 Debunking Alien Theories
50:58 Advancements in Astronomy and Planetary Defense
54:48 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
59:16 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Sci-Fi Discussions
01:11:00 Public Service Announcements and Conspiracy Theories
Keywords
Avi Loeb, UFOs, aliens, astrophysics, Finnish baseball, Superpesis, extraterrestrial life, SETI, space exploration, science communication, Mars, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, planetary defence