Synopsis
Words are like magic. They can hold us under their spell. Its no wonder the act of forming them is called: spelling! We see them everywhere yet rarely objectively in books, airports, museums some make us quiet, others yield applause. Spellbound invites us to talk about our biggest ideas. Hosted by Julian Smith, weekly episodes feature guests from the world of academia, pop-culture, and the arts.
Episodes
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![#083 When Its Rude To Be Polite]()
#083 When It's Rude To Be Polite
30/09/2019 Duration: 47minDo pleasantries complicate relationships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#082 A Brief History of Iran / US Relations]()
#082 A Brief History of Iran / US Relations
23/09/2019 Duration: 01h14minJulian fails the U.S. citizenship test + historical context for the Iran / US conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#081 The 6 Weirdest Scientific Studies of 2019]()
#081 The 6 Weirdest Scientific Studies of 2019
16/09/2019 Duration: 45minWe discuss sphincter probes, a guy named Balzac, and why wombats poop cubes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#80 Vacay Time :) :(]()
#80 Vacay Time :) :(
28/07/2019 Duration: 06minWe'll be back after a short break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#079 Apollo 11, Send Her Back! Iranian Oil Tanker Seizure]()
#079 Apollo 11, "Send Her Back!" & Iranian Oil Tanker Seizure
22/07/2019 Duration: 50minIn this Week in Review episode, we cover several noteworthy topics and have some fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#078 How Stories Change Our Minds]()
#078 How Stories Change Our Minds
15/07/2019 Duration: 40minCan characters, as shallow narrative vehicles, negatively impact our personality dynamics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#077 Historys 10 Craziest Controversies]()
#077 History's 10 Craziest Controversies
09/07/2019 Duration: 41min"Did Jesus poop?" "Cadavers on trial?" This week we talk history's craziest debates and misconceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#076 Veritas: Truth in Big Tech The Media]()
#076 Veritas: Truth in Big Tech & The Media
01/07/2019 Duration: 01h26minThe perils of journalistic integrity in the digital landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#075 A Brief Briefing: NASA Finds Martian Signs of Life]()
#075 A Brief Briefing: NASA Finds Martian Signs of Life
24/06/2019 Duration: 10minDue to Andrew's rocket launch and my move, this week's episode is a short one. We briefly discuss NASA's methane discovery on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#074 The Art of Conversation w/ Tyler Torti]()
#074 The Art of Conversation w/ Tyler Torti
18/06/2019 Duration: 01h30minWhy more conversation-enders should be conversation-starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#073 Biggest US Threat: China, Russia, Iran or N. Korea?]()
#073 Biggest US Threat: China, Russia, Iran or N. Korea?
10/06/2019 Duration: 48minWhich of these countries poses the biggest geopolitical threat to America, and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#072 A Nuanced Look: Assange, Trump, Clinton Wikileaks]()
#072 A Nuanced Look: Assange, Trump, Clinton & Wikileaks
03/06/2019 Duration: 48minWhy it's not as simple as the media makes it out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#071 Why US Immigration is Challenging]()
#071 Why US Immigration is Challenging
28/05/2019 Duration: 52minImmigration in the US compared to other countries. What constitutes a citizen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#070 Natural or Technological Selection? w/ Oded Galor]()
#070 Natural or Technological Selection? w/ Oded Galor
20/05/2019 Duration: 57minBrown Univ. economist, Oded Galor on Unified Growth Theory + its affects on natural selection. Is evolution itself evolving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#069 Biggest Misconceptions: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict]()
#069 Biggest Misconceptions: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
13/05/2019 Duration: 51minIt's not centuries-old, nor is it religious. So, WTF is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#068 The Fed Reserve For Dummies By Dummies]()
#068 The Fed Reserve For Dummies By Dummies
06/05/2019 Duration: 42minWhy do we have a Federal Reserve? How did the economy function previously? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#067 An Orientation on Orientation]()
#067 An Orientation on Orientation
29/04/2019 Duration: 34minWhich genes determine sexual preference? Plus, a look at some progressive ancient societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#066 Where Nature Says No God Says Yes]()
#066 Where Nature Says No & God Says Yes
22/04/2019 Duration: 45minA list of the biggest disputes between science and the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#065 Does Patriotism Segregate?]()
#065 Does Patriotism Segregate?
15/04/2019 Duration: 43minPatriotism is patriarchy but it's not all bad. Where is the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![#064 Would Monogamy Work on Mars? w/ Geoffrey Miller, PhD]()
#064 Would Monogamy Work on Mars? w/ Geoffrey Miller, PhD
08/04/2019 Duration: 57minEvolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller, PhD, on sex differences/politics, monogamy on Earth vs. Mars, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
