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Professor David Goodman of IE University in Segovia, Spain discusses his PhD dissertation topic - What makes a company a disruptor, and is being outside the norm a benefit?

Plus, a longer than usual pre-interview segment on the hot topic of the day -- Bitcoin.

This week my guest on Reasonable Risk is Michael Drane, psychotherapist and Host of the Unpopular Culture Podcast, which blends psychology with true crime with psychology, a dash of conspiracy theory, and all things psychologically off-kilter.

This week David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura and Host of the Slate Political Gabfest joins me on Reasonable Risk. David shares insights from his 20+ years on the forefront of journalism and media.

Ari Stillman steps out from behind the audio controls of Reasonable Risk to discuss the subject of Complex PTSD, specifically, and mental illness issues and challenges for those affected. And in the bonus outtakes, you can learn of Ari and I's undying love for Heath Enwright of Puzzle in a Thunderstorm.

Mental Health Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Phone): 1-800-273-8255

Veteran's Crisis Line (Phone): 1-800-273-8255

Trans Lifeline (US): 877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline (CA): 877-330-6366

Charone Frankel joins me on Reasonable Risk this week. You may know my guest from her podcast, the delightful Habeas Humor, where she takes on legal topics from the serious to the ridiculous. She is an attorney by day, and an improv comedienne by night and weekend. We talk about the risks of putting yourself out there in what many people would consider frightening – performing comedy in front of a live audience. Plus a whole lot more, as when Charone and I talk, we tend to get a bit random.

Geopolitical risks can impact us personally, though they generally seem far removed from daily life. David Goodman, a US-expat professor currently teaching and researching in Spain, breaks down the secession of Catalonia from Spain, which is unfolding right now, in real time.

Hemant Mehta, aka The Friendly Atheist, has found himself in the news lately. He joins me to discuss the decisions he made on the way to becoming a full-time atheist activist, how rational thought leads to humanism, and a new book he is publishing "Queer Disbelief" by Camille Beredjik.

My guest is Jesse Gilbertson, host of the Secular Hubcast, and former staff member of the Church of Scientology. Jesse has a different perspective on Scientology than most members or ex-members.

Segments: GTFO, Life Changing, Music Recommendation

Joining Reasonable Risk this week is Pete Isakovic, aka Lodo Drum Guy. We talk live from The Drum Loft about how Pete used "Badvertising" to expand his business, and the problem of "quitting risk".

www.lododrumguy.com

Joining me this week is Natalie Newell, director of the documentary film “Science Moms”, premiering this upcoming weekend (October 14-15, 2017) at QED in Manchester England.  Natalie is also the co-host of the Science Enthusiast podcast, and now, just launched, after this interview was recorded, her own spinoff monthly show “That’s So Rad”.

https://www.patreon.com/ncnewell

https://www.facebook.com/ScienceMomsDoc/

https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCNewell/ (Skeptical Parenting)

https://www.facebook.com/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast/

 

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