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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world.
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318. What Makes a Great Actor? The Secrets Behind Incredible Performances (opens the original)
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Most of us assume that great actors are just born with it — some natural gift that lets them inhabit a character and move us in ways we can't quite explain. But what actually goes into the performances we love? Is it raw talent, or is there a craft behind it that most of us never get to see? This episode pulls back the curtain on what acting really is, and how the best performers in the world have learned to do what they do. Cynthia Ashperger is a Canadian actress, director, and acting teacher w
317. Why Fantasy Football Becomes an Obsession (with Adam Aizer) (opens the original)
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This episode is about why fantasy football is so addictive and why so many people love it. Adam Aizer from CBS Sports joins the podcast to talk about the fantasy football industry, what makes a good manager, and the balance between skill and luck. We also get into what fantasy football reveals about how people think, compete, and make decisions under uncertainty. CBS Fantasy Football Today Podcast - https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/fantasy-football-today-podcast/ Watch Adam and the CBS Crew on
316. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey': Who Was Odysseus and Why Does He Still Matter? (opens the original)
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In the wake of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey , there has been enormous interest in Homer’s ancient Greek epic—and in Odysseus, the hero at its center. Who was Odysseus, why has The Odyssey remained relevant for nearly 3,000 years, and what does this story have to say about human nature today? We also explore what Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is trying to tell us, how it compares with Homer’s original story, and whether Nolan has captured what makes Odysseus such a fascinating and enduring c
Is God Good? Rethinking the Bible's Most Difficult Question (opens the original)
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From a young age, many of us are brought up believing that God is the embodiment of perfection - that God is good, merciful, and reflective of the values we hold so dear in our daily lives. But on closer look, the Judaeo-Christian God that is portrayed in the Old and New Testaments can often be quite violent, vengeful, and even egotistical, demanding complete and utter loyalty from his followers. So how do we reconcile the ideals we hope God would have, with the actual portrayal of God in the Bi
Preconceived is on YouTube! (opens the original)
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