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Museum of Failure, Meaningful Risk + BBQ Oreos Jun 06, 2023

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When Peter and Jason discovered that there was a museum dedicated to failure, their response was of course… Really, no really?

They both began to ruminate about their own failures and the relationship between failure and innovation, so they turned to Swedish psychologist and innovation researcher, Dr. Samuel West for more insight.

Dr. West is the curator of the Museum of Failure, a collection of over 150 failed products and services from around the world. This rare collection includes flops designed by world famous companies like Colgate’s Beef Lasagna. And if anyone could make Jason and Peter feel better about their failed T.V. show… Bob Patterson… it should be Dr. West.

During their conversation you’ll hear:

The worst thing Anthony Bourdain ever ate.
The beloved American beverage considered disgusting by the rest of the world.
Why Procter & Gamble invented the phrase ‘anal leakage.’
Jason’s notorious McDonalds fail.
The secret reason Oreos come in so many crazy flavors.
The small-bladdered golf enthusiasts dream accessory.
The automotive failure that featured a Frank Sinatra TV show & a female genitalia-like grill.
The “Failure Paradox”.
Silicon Valley’s “fail fast” ethos.
And you can take the Failure quiz!

WATCH Jason’s McDLT Commercial (not cringy at all.)

Learn more about Dr. Samuel West.

Online: MuseumofFailure.com & DisgustingFoodMuseum.com

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Dick Van Dyke: Aging, Joy + Rescue Dolphins! May 30, 2023

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What will you be like when you’re older?

As Jason and Peter bemoan their current state of crankiness - aches, and pains, increased lack of patience and errant hair growth, they also express their trepidation of becoming even more miserable as they age. But it doesn’t have to be that way… there can potentially be a state of real joy. Really, no really!

Joining us in-studio is an American Treasure, the personification of joy throughout life and into advanced age. Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver joins us to talk about Dick’s life, his contributions and living with joy at 97!

The conversation is filled with many surprises:

How Dick went from mime and radio host to unlikely stage and screen icon.
His secret to beating alcoholism.
How Dick almost became James Bond.
Working with the “strange one” Andy Kaufman.
How Dick’s life was saved by a pod of dolphins.
Why he has two birthdays.
Dick’s involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Working with Walter Cronkite.
Meeting his heroes… Stan Laurel and Buster Keaton.
The huge regret that Dick and Mary Tyler Moore shared.
Jason’s personal story about the magic of Dick Van Dyke

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Noise Pollution, Misophonia + Chewing Rage May 23, 2023

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Everyone is bothered by certain sounds – chewing noises, dogs barking, babies crying, leaf blowers, but 20% of the population could have a very different, more visceral reaction - anger and panic! These intense reactions are attributed to a real condition called misophonia and it’s only the tip of the iceberg in terms of how noise is increasingly driving us insane. Really, no really!

In a previous episode (S1/E15) Jason discovered that Peter has misophonia, defined by WebMD as a disorder in which certain sounds trigger emotional or physiological responses that some might perceive as unreasonable given the circumstance.

Jason and Peter wanted to better understand what this condition is since it affects so many people, so they sought out Dr. Jane Gregory, a clinical psychologist and researcher based at the University of Oxford. She is a leading expert in therapy techniques adapted specifically for misophonia and set up two of the first NHS psychology services for misophonia in the UK. She’s also the author of the forthcoming book, “Sounds Like Misophonia: How to stop small sounds from causing extreme reactions.” And she really hates the sound of her husband* eating and breathing.

Some of the topics they discuss:

The proliferation of noise pollution and its dangerous effects on society.
Ways to tell if you have misophonia.
Why Queen Elizabeth only allowed rounded ice cubes.
Can misophonia cause road-rage and other extreme behavior?
Why more Americans have become more sensitive to noise.
Techniques sufferers can adopt to help cope with this condition.
How environmental sounds create anxiety and stress in the body.
How noise levels are affecting birds, frogs and other animals’ patterns and mating habits.
The quietest place on Earth.

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WEBSITE: SoundsLikeMisophonia.com

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The Quiet Zone, NSA Surveillance + WI-FI Daredevils May 16, 2023

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Was your screen-time up last week? How’d that make you feel?

In a world where we underestimate our screen time by 100% and studies indicate that social media corrodes self-esteem - would we be happier with less tech in our lives?

There’s a place that’s effectively a Petri dish for this question; a so-called Quiet Zone that stands against the tides of technology… and Jason and Peter were driven to find out all about it! Really, no really!

In the Quiet Zone, anything that creates radio noise, like: microwaves, cellphones, combustion engines, Wi-Fi, even malfunctioning electric blankets are explicitly outlawed. Our guide this episode is Stephen Kurczy, an award-winning journalist and author of, “The Quiet Zone: Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence.”

In this episode:

How the United States government forcibly set aside 13,000 squares miles for a Radio Astronomy Observatory and then established an NSA surveillance compound.
What it’s like for the 8,000 people who live wirelessly in a space about the same size as Rhode Island.
The lack of mobile tech and its effect on culture and society.
The Quiet Zone’s mysterious murders, Neo-Nazi encampments, hippie communes and Electro Sensitives.
The scientific study investigating how the absence of social media affects happiness.
Peter’s Misophonia vs. Jason’s Electro Sensitivity!
Can Quiet Zone residents stream Seinfeld?

Learn more about Stephen: StephenKurczy.com

He Tweets! @StephenKurczy

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AI…A visionary’s unique take! May 09, 2023

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The man considered “The Godfather of A.I.” Geoffrey Hinton abruptly resigned from Google saying… a worst-case A.I. scenario could be on the horizon. With Big Tech companies going all-in on potentially apocalyptic technology while seemingly ignoring the “pause letter” concerned tech leaders created - we were left saying… Really, no,really?

Feeling that an informed discussion of A.I. and the potential destruction of humanity felt above their “pay grade”, Jason and Peter turned to Silicon Valley visionary Jaron Lanier.

Computer scientist, composer, artist, and author, Jaron Lanier stands alone as the father of virtual reality, having coined the term and also mixed reality. He was chief scientist for Internet2, led startups that were acquired by Google, Adobe, Oracle, and Pfizer and Lanier's books include: You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto, Who Owns the Future? and Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.

He is also known as a constructive critic of technology.

Issues Jason, Peter and Jaron discuss:

What ever happened to The Pause”?
Are A.I. hysterics worsening the underlying problem?
Ethically endowed A.I.
The reality of sentient and self-directed AI.
The dangers of “Ad sponsored A.I. manipulation”.
The design choice that gave us internet anonymity -and put us all in peril!
Society may be rooting for an A.I. apocalypse.
A TikTok be ban? Jaron’s opinion may surprise you.
Will the government turn off the Internet?

Find out more about Jaron: JaronLanier.com

Guess who doesn’t Tweet or Tik or Tok… Jaron!

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Microdosing Psychedelics, Ayahuasca Resorts + Placebo City May 02, 2023

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Really, no Really’s most controversial episode yet!

Microdosing! Millions of people, including your mee-maw and pee-paw, your 2nd cousin Leonard and your best friend’s dry cleaner are all ingesting small amounts of psychedelic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogenic substances without any involvement by a physician.

Proponents claim it reduces anxiety and depression, enhances mood and boosts creativity and productivity. Really, no really?

Jason and Peter were determined to find out if these anecdotal claims were supported by any actual, scientific evidence. They contacted Professor Frederick Barrett, Ph.D. a cognitive neuroscientist based in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Associate Director at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research figuring that if anyone knows the hard science behind microdosing, it should be him.

Jason, Peter and Dr. Barrett discussed:

The safety of street purchased hallucinogenic substances.
Macro-dosing research and its effect on depression, addictive behaviors and other medicinal applications and the possibility it could help after only one treatment.
Jason & Peter’s home brewed placebo.
The secret history of one of the most effective medications in history: Obecalp.
The genesis of the “S” in Johns Hopkins University.
Why psychedelic research in the 1950’s came to a screeching halt.
What exactly is a Ayahuasca retreat and is it safe?
How does a doctor find himself studying substances typically associated with the Grateful Dead and Phish concerts?
Peter’s terrible coping mechanisms when he feels depressed.

All psychedelic information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice under any circumstance.

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Adventure Cameraman Secrets, Cobra Bites, Dog Groins + Warzones Apr 25, 2023

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What drives people to take risks?

We’ve all encountered them - the kids who licked light sockets, roller skated while holding cars, jumped off roofs - and they did it just to see what would happen. As adults they do cave diving, heli-skiing, they scale cliffs, do big wave surfing, or fly in a wingsuit. But why? Is it for the adrenalin hit, are they acting out some unresolved childhood anguish, or is it due to a genetic disposition or possibly even mental illness? Really, no really!

Jason and Peter spent time with one of the poster-boys of risk. Paul ‘Mungo’ Mungeam, has travelled to over 95 countries, filmed in war zones, and worked on adventure reality TV shows with the biggest names in adventure like, Bear Grylls. He knows risk and he was willing to get quite candid about the toll it takes and the one job he wouldn’t take.

The issues Mungo discussed:

The relationship between risk-taking, curiosity and innovation.
The pros and cons of teaching 5-year-olds to light fires & wield knives.
What dog groin tastes like and why he knows.
The worst environments to work as an adventure cameraman.
If a cobra bites your butt – what happens next?
How “real” are the Bear Grylls-type adventure reality TV shows?
The quiz to see how many of the traits of bold risk takers you have.
Are people genetically disposed to seek risk or could it be a mental health issue?
Jason and Peter share their biggest risks…

Learn more about Mungo: www.mungotv.com

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Howie Mandel: AGT Criticism, Stage Moms + Acting Tricks Apr 18, 2023

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A well-respected German ballet director, perturbed about a negative review, smeared dog feces in his critic’s face. Really, no really!

This story got Jason and Peter wondering about the nature of criticism - how we give it, how we take it, and how it affects us!

So, they enlisted Howie Mandel, who has critiqued all manner of performances over his 14+ years as a judge on Americas Got Talent… to discuss, interpret and analyze.

Howie had some interesting opinions and insights such as:

Why you shouldn’t put your kids on TV.
A sure-fire way to get a Network to pick up your pilot.
Why we remember bad reviews so clearly, yet the positive comments fade away.
Howie’s least favorite acts.
Why regularly appearing on David Letterman’s Top 10 List was immensely painful.
Jason’s trick for acing a dramatic closeup.

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World War Microchip, Rare Earth Mineral Issues + Suspicious Fires Apr 11, 2023

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As the world emerged from the Pandemic, industrialists realized there weren’t enough microchips to go around. When the flow of chips stopped, so did factories. Supply-chains were crippled. The economy faltered and consumers were left scratching their heads wondering… how was it possible that no one was prepared for the great microchip shortage. Really, no really!

Was COVID-19 to blame, or offshoring by US manufacturers, or maybe it was due to the suspicious fires that destroyed chip factories? And can we trust that the problem has been resolved?

These questions… way too complex for Jason and Peter, resulted in a conversation with Steve Blank, considered one of the top Influencers in Silicon Valley and named by The Harvard Business Review as “One of 12 Masters of Innovation”.

Some of the issues they delve into:

Are microchips the ‘new oil’ of the 21st century?
Globalization provides consumers cheap products and record profits while making our supply chain vulnerable.
China’s control of rare earth minerals needed for electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive and defense.
Supply lines complicated by the Ukraine war.
Why venture capitalists invest in companies like Theranos and FTX
Jason doesn’t use chips… micro or otherwise.

Learn more about our guest: www.SteveBlank.com