The Talking Ass

Yoni is back to finish his story and to impart some valuable knowledge. This episode gets heavy at times, so send your thoughts to [email protected].

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode

02:51 Life in Gaza: Initial Experiences and Tensions

05:20 Engagements and Tactical Decisions

07:38 The Nature of Warfare: Booby Traps and Guerrilla Tactics

10:00 Civilian Impact and Observations

16:56 Encounters with the Enemy and Casualties

23:21 The Reality of Combat Operations

24:06 Returning to Safety: A Paradoxical Experience

29:20 Defining Victory in Conflict

31:28 The Complexity of Achieving Peace

34:39 The Dilemma of Hostage Situations

46:28 The Psychological Impact of War

48:40 Navigating Post-War Reality

58:42 Facing Legal and Social Challenges

The sublime Cara is here to talk about life as a superstar surgeon responding to polar bear attacks in the Arctic as well as her experiences with discrimination in the workplace. We also cover the imminent invasion of Greenland.

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00:00 Introduction and Baby Talk

02:45 Healthcare Challenges in Greenland

05:06 Cultural Insights and Historical Context

07:38 Healthcare Infrastructure and Social Issues

09:29 Polar Bears and Human Interaction

11:59 Geopolitical Considerations of Greenland

15:46 Immigrant Experience and Academic Achievements

18:23 Experiences of Discrimination in the Medical Field

22:37 Gender and Racial Bias in Healthcare

31:36 Food Culture and Personal Experiences in Denmark

Sylvia is a back by popular demand to talk about all kinds of nonsense that this podcast does not officially condone: astrology, tarot and palm reading (eww!). But she also delivers another epic PSA at the end. Send hate mail to [email protected].

Richard is here to share his experiences from obscure and forgotten conflicts as well as more contentious and current ones. Send in any thoughts to [email protected].

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:26 Deployment to Yemen and Initial Combat

19:41 Deployment to Anguilla and Operation Sheepskin

26:15 Reflections on Class Divide and Race

32:30 The IRA's Training and Tactics

35:59 Daily Life and Operations in Northern Ireland

41:06 Reflections on the Ballymurphy Inquest

47:22 The Role of Religion in the Conflict

49:55 Casualties and the Impact of Warfare

52:15 Personal Reflections on Military Service

The wonderful Kate is here to tell us you can just keep dancing and it will all be okay!

We explore the multifaceted world of dance, discussing its role as a career as well as the diversity of body types and political leanings within the dance community - or lack thereof. We delve into the educational pathways available for aspiring dancers, the impact of social media on the dance industry, and the challenges faced by those pursuing a career in dance. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-expression through dance.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement

02:08 Exploring Dance as a Career

04:00 The Dance Education Journey

06:41 Body Diversity in Dance

09:00 Political Perspectives in Dance

11:23 Navigating the Dance Job Market

13:46 The Role of Higher Education in Dance

15:41 Artistic Expression and Dance

15:51 Dancing for Suspicious Political Causes

18:24 The Importance of Dance in Culture

20:14 Final Thoughts

In this short and cute one we take down a taxi scam in Finland and introduce a recurring segment called Pottery Corner. As usual, send hate mail to [email protected]

We promised some contentious Middle East stuff, so here it is. Listen, reflect and be safe. Now with improved audio.

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00:00 Yoni's Background and Connection to Israel

04:37 Military Service and Personal Growth

09:18 Reflections on Army Experience and War

14:04 Life After the Army and Recent Conflicts

22:24 The Impact of October 7th Attacks

24:47 Personal Reflections on Security and Trauma

27:06 Witnessing the Distortion of Truth

32:07 Returning to Israel and Joining Reserve Unit

41:51 The Shift in National Mindset

46:38 Preparing for Ground Incursion

52:28 The Reality of Urban Warfare

01:03:46 Navigating the Gaza Strip: Initial Experiences

01:11:56 First Contact: The Reality of Engagement

01:21:53 Reflections on War and Humanity

Our guest this week is Matt from the very top of the AI and cloud computing world. The conversation remains accessible to a beginner but there should be plenty food for thought even for experts!

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My dear friend Kum is here to launch this ship into an ocean of Internet hatred.

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