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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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How Come Esperanto Never Took Off?!

5/2/2024
Want to know which billionaire speaks Esperanto fluently? Or what country almost adopted Esperanto as its national language? Or why Hitler and Stalin were both afraid of Dr. Esperanto (actually Doktoro Esperanto). Join Will and Mango as they dive into the incredible world of constructed languages and also discover why William Shatner isn't just the greatest Esperanto actor of all time... but also probably the worst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:45

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Why Are There So Many Cheese Crimes?

4/25/2024
From the Parmesan Mafia to the gas station hot dog Will accidentally ate, there are way too many cheese crimes out there! This episode Will and Mango investigate a fondue cartel, ride with food detectives, and look into an Ocean's 11... of cheese?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:49

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How do Michelin Stars Work?

4/18/2024
Whether you're trying to spot a Michelin critic in the wild, or you're on the hunt for the world's best reindeer tartar with moss and fermented mushroom (a very common thing listeners ask us about), we've got you covered. From Katy Perry's Michelin mishap, to chefs trying to sue the guide because they want more stars, to the bizarre reason the Michelin Man prefers to pair his meals with a goblet full of nails, we've prepared a piping hot plate of facts for you. (Go ahead and tuck in!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:48

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Why are we so Obsessed with Slime?

4/11/2024
Will and Mango are back in studio to form a slime appreciation society! From the first time astronauts took slime to space, to the incredible way snails surf (SURF!) their own slime, to the architectural beauty of slime molds, put on your galoshes and jump right in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:42

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Rebuilding after a blaze: Luna Gourmet Coffee & Tea

1/23/2024
In March 2020, while the entire world was shutting down, Doug and Jason Barrow, brothers and owners of Luna Gourmet Coffee & Tea, had other problems. One morning at the office, one of their employees said the building smelled like campfire. Now roasting coffee does get a little toasty—but never like this. Join Ben and Tanya as they chat with the Barrow brothers about their business's phoenix-like comeback. Discover how they rebounded, securing fresh funding, finding unexpected allies, and building a dedicated support team that propelled them to greater heights. These are The Unshakeables. The Unshakeables is brought to you by Chase for Business and Ruby Studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:15

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Was Sandra Day O'Connor Our Last Independent Justice?

12/1/2023
Reposting this classic ep in honor of Sandra Day O'Connor. From her hardscrabble upbringing on cattle ranch (where she tamed a bobcat!) to her incredible sway on the Supreme Court, Will and Mango explore Justice O'Connor's incredible life, the glass ceilings she broke through along the way, and what made her both such a practical and a fiercely independent voice on the court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:07

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Improving Accessibility with AI

10/31/2023
For many years, Intel has been developing AI technologies that can empower people with disabilities, and improve accessibility in our modern world. Disabilities come in all forms, and as we develop technology and tools, the taboo associated with such disabilities lessen over time. Muteness, for example, evolved into the rich sign languages used all over the world but with the adoption of AI, those who struggle to speak have even more options for communicating. Discover how AI is breaking down barriers, enhancing mobility, and promoting inclusivity. Join the conversation with XIMERA LLC co-founder, Jagadish Mahendran, and AI Evangelist, Lama Nachman as they dive into the many ways AI is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those with disabilities. Learn more about how Intel is leading the charge in the AI Revolution at Intel.com/stories ***The voice cloning feature was developed by Klassic Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:24

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Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business

10/3/2023
Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and growth at Hugging Face. They chat about the history and future of open-source AI, its critical importance to AI progress, the IBM watsonx partnership with Hugging Face, and how businesses can leverage open-source AI for their specific needs. Visit us at: https://www.ibm.com/smarttalks/ Learn more about the Hugging Face partnership: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-08-24-IBM-to-Participate-in-235M-Series-D-Funding-Round-of-Hugging-Face Learn more about the Google DeepMind paper referenced in this episode: https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper_files/paper/2017/file/3f5ee243547dee91fbd053c1c4a845aa-Paper.pdf This is a paid advertisement from IBM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:41

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AI for Business: Multiplying the Impact of AI

9/5/2023
As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the future of AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Growth for IBM Software. They discuss the advent of foundation models, how AI can transform data storage and decision making, and how next-generation AI platforms like watsonx from IBM can empower businesses to use AI at scale. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:21

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Spearheading More Productive Healthcare through People-Centric Process and Technology: Peter Fleischut, M.D.; Group Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Transformation Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian

6/27/2023
In the medical field, the ability to transfer and interpret data in real time can be the difference between life and death. That data needs to be of high quality, moved at a high speed, and handled with the highest safeguards possible to ensure patients and their providers can receive and provide the most effective care. Building the processes that manage this ecosystem is a constantly evolving challenge. In this episode of The Restless Ones, I sit with Peter Fleischut, Group SVP and Chief Information, and Transformation Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian, who is actively deploying innovative approaches and solutions in a field too often known for lagging behind. From remote monitoring and robotics to telemedicine and the modernization of medical records, unpredicted connectivity is creating an entirely new way to care for patients. Whether overseeing annual telemedicine visits' growth from 1,000 to over 1,000,000, simplifying the record and prescription process, or building the backbone that will ultimately allow for multimodal data transmissions, Peter’s work is life-changing and saving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:43

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Sleep and Love

5/23/2023
In the first episode of “Chasing Sleep” Season 2, new hosts Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro talk with expert guest Dr. Wendy Troxel about how quality sleep can improve your relationship by boosting your mood, empathy, and even sex drive. They also dish about the challenges many couples encounter in the bedroom, from snoring to temperature differences, to going to bed at different times – all of which can negatively affect not only sleep quality, but also your relationship chemistry. In pursuit of solutions, they learn more about “sleep divorce” and chat with Ky and Val, a young couple from Brooklyn who find sleeping in separate bedrooms boosts their intimacy and enables them to sleep better together — and separately. “Chasing Sleep” is an iHeart Radio production in partnership with Mattress Firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:10

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Retirement Planning 101: IRA, 401k, and Roth, Oh, My!

5/16/2023
For the very first episode of “Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,” we’re gonna get down to the basics of a very adult matter: retirement. Joined by CPA and Asset and Wealth Management Assurance Senior Manager Jonah Batista, Molly learns it’s never too early to start thinking and saving for retirement and another important lesson about which types of retirement accounts you should be investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:11

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How to Raise Capital and Find Funding For Your Small Business

3/30/2023
In business, you have to spend money to make money. But you also have to have money to spend it. Hosts Austin and Jannese discuss how to decide which type of funding makes sense for your small business and explain the differences between angel investors, VC funding, crowdfunding, small business loans, and grants. Later, Ami Kumordzie, founder of fintech company Sika Health, joins the show to share her empowering story of beating the odds as a Black woman who raised a $6.2M seed round from world-class investors during a pandemic. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you start, grow, and fund your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/https://quickbooks.intuit.com/capital/ For more insights on growing a new business visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/small-business-data/new-business-insights-2023/ For key takeaways from this week’s episode visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/mind-the-business-episode-1/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:47

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355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

2/14/2023
After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:11

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Clicks, Not Code: Transforming Digital Experiences with Salesforce

11/29/2022
The Salesforce platform can empower businesspeople to create digital solutions without writing code. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and guest Phil Weinmeister, Head of Product, Salesforce Americas, at IBM. They discuss human-centric design, the low-code/no-code approach, and how IBM Consulting powers digital transformations with the Salesforce platform. This is a paid advertisement from...

Duration:00:31:40

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Engaging Customers on Their Terms, in Any Environment: Mani Suri, Chief Information Officer, Ulta Beauty

10/18/2022
If one wants to see how technology can completely change the landscape of business, the retail sector is a great place to start. From creating in-store experiences that continue to attract customers, to hybrid and online solutions that empower 24/7 sales, to the backend systems that power the supply chain, any business that doesn’t keep up with technology will end up in the retail graveyard. Perhaps no company understands the diverse nature of consumers more than Ulta Beauty, where...

Duration:00:32:45

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Dare to Compete with Ilona Maher

10/5/2022
American rugby player and Olympian, Ilona Maher has always known how to embrace her natural athleticism and outgoing personality. Capitalizing on the things that have made her stand out has led Ilona to excel in a career as a professional athlete. She tells Betty Who in the latest episode of “Unfiltered: The JBL Podcast” why she doesn’t want to be called a role model and the most important part about winning for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:15

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The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

9/27/2022
Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They discuss the supply-chain crisis and why transparent, responsible supply chains are imperative for our future. This is a paid advertisement...

Duration:00:33:42

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9 Starch-tastic Facts about Potatoes!

7/15/2022
This week Will and Mango revel in the beauty, majesty and immense grandeur of... the potato. From Ben Franklin's role as a potato influencer, to the strange reason part of a potato is preserved in a baseball museum, to the ridiculous parade float that inspired the word couch potato, Will and Mango are serving up an all-you-can-eat heaping of potato facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:48

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Improving Food and Nutrition Practices to Reduce Arthritis Symptoms (Abridged Version)

6/8/2022
Understanding how nutrition plays a big role in self-care can be valuable for maintaining all types of good habits. For Dr. Monica Aggarwal, there was no choice but to alter her eating habits after arthritis drastically changed her life. By exploring both the stressors and positive resources in our lives, Dr. Aggarwal has redefined her medical practice to treat the whole patient and understand how food affects inflammation in our bodies. Touching on simple ways to improve our eating habits...

Duration:00:12:13