Melhores podcasts sobre Steve Fisher (2024)

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Something About Sleep Part 2 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

Most living creatures sleep. It’s natures way of saying it’s time to chill. But perhaps no other species beyond humans think about it so much. And study it. Ok, maybe not all. Most of us take it for granted. Until that night we’re tossing and turning and our minds won’t shut off. That’s when we turn to experts like Dr. Michael Grandner as Lifeslice…

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Lifeslices: What's in Store for Tech 2024 30:34

3M ago30:34

30:34

Technology. Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay. And evolve. Each year, creators, sellers and buyers gather in Las Vegas to share what’s new, what’s better and what’s different at the Consumer Electronics Show or CES. Return guest Marc Saltzman covers the tech industry and chats with host Steve Fisher about What's in Store for 2024.…

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Something About Sleep 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Sleep. As humans, we know we need it and we know that when we don’t get enough, it can affect us all day long, if not longer. But what do we really know about it? What happens to our bodies and brains when we sleep, perchance to dream. Thankfully, there are scientists around the world studying all the things about it the rest of us don’t even think…

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Lost Worlds 31:12

3M ago31:12

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One of mankind’s goals for the 21st century is to boldly go where no one has gone before. More specifically, our sister planet Mars. But to prepare our brave new class of astronauts for what they might encounter in that challenging environment and how to look for signs of life, historically or presently, scientists are studying previously unexplore…

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Lifeslices: 2023 Christmas Message 0:45

4M ago0:45

0:45

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at Lifeslices!Por Steven Jay Fisher

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AI-ing the Climate 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

Climate change is ubiquitous. Our planet has always been subject to it. But since the 1800s, most of it has been fueled by human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Temperatures are rising threatening our ability to grow food, melting our arctic regions to raise sea levels and leading to weather changes that are …

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Chasing the Magic of Loch Ness 31:23

4M ago31:23

31:23

Our planet holds many places that exude mystery and capture our fascination. Egypt has the pyramids and the Sphinx. Nevada has Area 51. The Atlantic Ocean has the Bermuda Triangle. But perhaps nowhere on Earth has the lure of Loch Ness in Scotland. It’s main attraction is the possible existence of a Loch Ness monster, affectionately called Nessie. …

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Lifeslices: Beasts of the World 40:47

5M ago40:47

40:47

Throughout time, and across cultures, mysterious creatures have been sighted by everyday humans. Big Foot, Nessie, Mothman. These beings have yet to be substantiated by science, or debunked. So a field of study, cryptozoology, was born. A long time practitioner of the pseudoscience is Andy McGrath, who was drawn to it as a child. He’s been at it in…

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Lifeslices: Communicating with Aliens 31:11

5M ago31:11

31:11

There’s no telling how many other intelligent civilizations exist in the universe. Whether they or we can ever master the ability to travel light years, once we connect, how will we communicate? Behavioral ecologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum and professor of linguistics Dr. Ian Roberts, both of the University of Cambridge, join host Steve Fisher to talk…

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Lifeslices: Befriending Superman 34:50

5M ago34:50

34:50

In 1938, a character was born that would endure to this very day, appearing in comic books, movies, TV and radio shows, video games, and one Broadway musical. That musical was “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman.” And while 11 actors have played the role in TV, radio and film, only one wore the cape and tights on Broadway. That actor was Bob …

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Lifeslices: Solving Anxiety 31:46

5M ago31:46

31:46

More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety, a condition that can impair a person’s family, social, and school or working life. For years, mental health professionals have treated it with therapy and medications. But they don’t cure it. Daniel Packard, a mechanical engineer by training, claims he has developed a system that can do ju…

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Lifeslices: Speaking Indigenously 31:33

6M ago31:33

31:33

The Ojibwe people were mainly located in the Great Lakes region of Western New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and southern Quebec and Ontario. Like other indigenous peoples, they found themselves amidst the British and French settlers of the Americas. Over the decades and centuries since that time, they took to speaking the new pervasive lan…

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Lifeslices: The West for Love 31:11

6M ago31:11

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One thing that unites humanity is everyone’s need for love. To find a partner in life. The advent of the Internet opened a whole bunch of ways to meet people. One aspect of Internet dating that has taken off in recent years is eastern women looking for western men. Monica Liu is a sociologist at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Born in Ch…

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Lifeslices: Saving Species 30:08

6M ago30:08

30:08

Humans are threatening the animal kingdom by taking over habitats, polluting our skies and waterways and fueling global warming, creating an extinction event not seen in more than 10 million years. There are more than 1 million species on the brink of disappearing right now. Thankfully, there are organizations working to save those species, and to …

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Lifeslices: Witness to History 37:04

6M ago37:04

37:04

Western democracies are having a moment. And it’s not necessarily a good moment. People are questioning their leadership, their institutions, their systems of government. It’s at times like these where we need sane, rational and wise leaders. But they seem to be in short supply. History has shown us examples of the kinds of leaders we need and it t…

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Lifeslices: Tracing Cats 28:48

6M ago28:48

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Many people regard cats as mysteries. Part of that is cats attached themselves to humans later in our evolutionary history than dogs, so we’re still trying to figure them out. One thing we do know is that they evolved from wild creatures to pets to our beloved fur babies. Dr. Jonathan Losos is an evolutionary biologist, herpetologist and professor …

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Lifeslices: Once Upon a Saga 34:27

7M ago34:27

34:27

Torbjorn Pedersen endeavored to visit every country in the world, spending at least 24 hours in each. And to make it more challenging, he decided to do it without flying. He left his native Denmark in October of 2013 and returned home in July of 2023, nearly a decade later. To say there were challenges would be putting it mildly.…

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Lifeslices: Mind Mending 25:00

7M ago25:00

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It’s known as the long goodbye. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias rob a person of their humanity long before they shed their mortal coil. There’s no cure yet but recent medical advances give hope. The Alzheimer’s Association declares the “first survivor of Alzheimer’s is out there, giving optimism to those of us living with the sword of demen…

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Lifeslices: Chasing the Stars 28:31

7M ago28:31

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What happened to the galaxy? It’s there. But if you live within 30 miles of a heavily populated area, chances are your view is hindered by light pollution. Vahé Peroomian is a USC professor and has been teaching physics and astronomy for over 25 years. He's also an avid photographer. He joins host Steve Fisher to talk about astro-tourism and photog…

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Lifeslices: Fighting Misinformation 29:26

7M ago29:26

29:26

Between books, the Internet and cable news, we’re overwhelmed by more information than ever before. But is that information reliable? How much is misinformation? Or worse, disinformation? Regardless of our philosophical or political leanings, any of us can be duped at any moment. Dr. Rakoen Maertens, a researcher at England’s Cambridge University, …

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Lifeslices: Futurus Rex 31:28

8M ago31:28

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D.C. Fontana was perhaps best known for her work on a number of Star Trek TV series and subsequent novels. Lynn Barker has been a journalist and writer for a number of TV shows. The two friends teamed up to produce a novel of King Arthur’s return to a future post-apocalyptic world to help defeat a despotic regime. D.C. didn’t live to see the comple…

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Lifeslices: Her Father’s List 35:44

8M ago35:44

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When her father died tragically in his early 50's, Laura Carney was devastated. Finding his bucket list, and taking it upon herself to complete it, gave her a new life.Por Steven Jay Fisher

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Lifeslices: Musicalizing MacGyver 41:02

1y ago41:02

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When MacGyver ran on television, first for 7 years on ABC and then, rebooted, on CBS for 5, people of all ages and genders imagined what it would be like to be MacGyver. A new immersive stage experience, with songs, is giving those people a chance. MacGyver is not played by a professional performer, but by an audience volunteer. Series creator Lee …

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Pickleball 101 28:56

1y ago28:56

28:56

It has the biggest growth of any sport in the last three years. It's not baseball or football or basketball. Not even tennis or golf. It's called Pickleball and despite the funny name, it's serious business. Roger BelAir has been teaching it on courts around the country. But it's in prisons where it might be having the greatest impact.…

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Lifeslices: What a Character! 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

The best characters in a movie or TV show are rarely the stars. It's often the character actors playing those idiosyncratic kooks or villains or comic best friends who steal the show. Podcaster Cullen Dixon focuses the spotlight on them in his new program What a Character!Por Steven Jay Fisher

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Lifeslices: Across the Aisle 46:36

1y ago46:36

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As a follow up to our last episode about why we're not getting along, we offer two young politicians -- one a Democrat, the other Republican -- who have forged a partnership to get things done. And they're doing it. By starting with respect, friendship and a determination to find common ground.Por Steven Jay Fisher

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Lifeslices: Getting Along 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

Why cant' we agree on anything? Is it a recent phenomenon or have we been grappling with it since the dawn of humans? Law professor James Steiner-Dillon ponders those questions and more tackling why we're not Getting Along. On Lifeslices.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Scales of Humanity 29:19

1y ago29:19

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Imagine an atlas of roadmaps for aspects of life. It exists in the form of Septemics, a new philosophy to understand where you are in life and how to get to where you want to be. Jim Marshall spent 25 years developing it and joins Lifeslices to talk about his discovery.Por lifeslices

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Life on Mars ... and Elsewhere 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

When it comes to life in the universe, there's no question. Considering the vastness of space, there must be. The question is where and when will we find it ... and will it be sentient or basic one-cell creatures? Will it be friendly or hostile? Will they kill us or will we kill them? Okay, actually there are lots of questions. Dr. Amy Williams is …

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The Eye of the Creator 31:21

1y ago31:21

31:21

What does it take to create a TV show? Writer René Balcer has done it several times on shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent and FBI: Most Wanted. He joins host Steve Fisher to share his expertise and experience.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Playing with DNA 27:29

1y ago27:29

27:29

No longer the thing of science fiction, thanks to CRISPR, genes can now be edited to remove disease and unwanted traits or to add more beneficial traits. But many of the advances are copyrighted by pharmaceutical companies that either charge millions for treatment or bury the code because of the lack of profit. Some scientists are trying to free up…

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Lifeslices: Shooting Toys 29:29

1y ago29:29

29:29

Mitchel Wu wasn't a big toy guy until he started shooting them. With a camera. Then, he created new meaning for the term "action figures."Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Voice-over Maven 31:53

1y ago31:53

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People think doing voice-overs for advertising and TV shows is easy if you have a good voice. But there's much more to it than that. Jodi Gottlieb is a voice-over coach and helps actors to achieve what it takes for success.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Funny Man 31:40

1y ago31:40

31:40

Bobby Logan went from the mean streets of East L.A. to being a highly regarded comedy writer for some of the top names in show business. From there he took his talents to TV and the big screen and is now sharing his knowledge with the up and coming.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices Christmas Message 0:50

1+ y ago0:50

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Happy Holidays from Lifeslices.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Mean Fitness 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

Fitness trainers are not hard to find. But you might have a hard time finding one like Canadian expert Mike Kelly. For one thing, he doesn't believe in "no pain, no gain." Hear what he does believe and it might just change the way you approach your training regimen.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: North to Alaska 29:15

1+ y ago29:15

29:15

Brad Schmitz is a social worker, an adventurer and an entrepreneur. Seeking ways to help people and build a future, he travelled the world then settled in Alaska to create a travel adventure company that helps people learning to speak English.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Faith Dealer 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

30:27

Studies show that the number of people who belong to an organized religion is on the decline, but the number of people searching for a community of shared beliefs is on the rise. Anthony Pinn is a professor of humanities and religion at Rice University and a secular humanist himself, and joins Lifeslices to help sort it all out.…

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Lifeslices: What’s my chakra? 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

Do you really know yourself? Explore your chakras with Jenna Davi to truly learn what makes you tick.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Altar Egos 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

There are many recognizable names among the purveyors of science fiction. Andrew Gilsmith is not one of them. Yet. But with the release of his first novel, Our Lady of the Artilects, he proves his is a name to know.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Transportation Transformation 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

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Electric vehicles are no longer niche. They're becoming the norm. Reporter David Kerley, late of ABC News and the Full Throttle newsletter and YouTube channel, joins us to talk about transportation in our near future.Por lifeslices

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LIfeslices: Veterans Play 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

When Mary Whyte embarked on a mission to paint a portrait of one American in each of our 50 states, she determined that the most American of all were our veterans. Now she's teaching them to make their own art.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: American Foundation 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

Do you hold on to the notion that the United States is the best country in the world? Time for some eye-opening facts as to where we are and how we got there. Historian Kathleen Frydl joins Steve to talk about the American Foundation.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Long Live Dogs 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

If you're a dog lover, you need to hear this. Dr. Daniel Promislow and his Dog Aging Project are working to learn more about why dogs don't have longer life spans.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Playing With Dinosaurs 28:43

2y ago28:43

28:43

Dinosaurs are not extinct. They're still with us today, in the form of birds and in full-sized animatronic recreations thanks to Dino Don Lessem. He shares how he got involved and the work going on today to keep them alive in our imagination and discovering new species.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: The Shark Listener Revisited 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

The chat with Christina Zenato from season one was fascinating. In this reediting for season 2, it's even more illuminating. You might just find sharks cute and cuddly after listening.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Living with Death 31:16

2y ago31:16

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From the moment we’re born, we’re living in the shadow of death. It’s coming for all of us and there’s nothing we can do. Well yes there is. We can be prepared with what we want as our final wishes so that our survivors don't have to deal with that in their grief. As Death’s Apprentice, Christa Ovenell deals with it on a daily basis and guides othe…

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Lifeslices: Pardon My Phallology 23:41

2y ago23:41

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You can find museums for just about everything. Bottle caps, gas pumps, old cars. There's even a museum devoted to the penis. Thordur O. Thordarson is the manager of The Icelandic Phallological Museum and shares what you'll find there ... and what you won't.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Life in the Metaverse 26:06

2y ago26:06

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The Metaverse has entered popular culture and is making inroads into real llife. Fernando De La Peña is working hard to make the Metaverse a reality with holoportation. Learn what it's all about and how you can get involved.Por lifeslices

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Lifeslices: Gorillas in Our Midst 31:24

2y ago31:24

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Knowing the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda were facing extinction, Dian Fossey dedicated her life to saving them. Sadly, her life was cut short but the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund continues her work. Tara Stoinski is the fund's president & CEO and Chief Scientific Officer and joins Lifeslices to tell us about the gorillas and the work of the organization…

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