I migliori Nicola Twilley podcast (2024)

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Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves with Nicola Twilley 44:27

11d ago44:27

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Did you know that many apples sold in stores are nearly a year old by the time you get to buy them? Indre sits down once again to talk with science journalist and non-fiction author and co-host of the award-winning Gastropod podcast, Nicola Twilley, about a project she has been passionately working on for the last 15 years, her new book “Frostbite:…

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The Untold Story of Refrigeration with Nicola Twilley 1:11:13

1M ago1:11:13

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In this fascinating episode, we dive into 'The Untold Story of Refrigeration' with Nicola Twilley, acclaimed author of the book Frostbite and co-host of the podcast 'Gastropod'. Join us as we explore the hidden history and profound impact of refrigeration on our lives, from ancient ice harvesting to the sophisticated cold chain logistics that keep …

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Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World with Peter Godfrey-Smith 48:45

3d ago48:45

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In this episode of Inquiring Minds, Indre Viscontis sits down with Peter Godfrey-Smith, Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney and author of Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Peter takes us on an enthralling journey through the evolution of culture and its impact on con…

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Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford 1:08:27

3d ago1:08:27

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In this revealing conversation with Alicia Kearns, Conservative MP for Rutland and Stamford and currently Shadow Minister for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Alicia shares insights from her journey into politics, discusses her work as an MP and provides an in-depth analysis of several pressing national and international issues. Al…

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Meet the Queen of Kiwi: The 96-Year-Old Woman Who Transformed America's Produce Aisle (ENCORE) 48:00

4d ago48:00

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The produce section of most American supermarkets in the 1950s was minimal to a fault, with only a few dozen fruits and vegetables to choose from: perhaps one kind of apple, one kind of lettuce, a yellow onion, a pile of bananas. Today, grocery stores routinely offer hundreds of different fruits and vegetables, many of which would be unrecognizable…

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An Ecology of Movement with Katy Bowman 1:43:41

5d ago1:43:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Katy Bowman. First, a long on-ramp to the episode where I talk about where some of Katy’s work dovetails with explorations of how we move resources to our bodies (when we used to move our bodies to resources) that we’ve been exploring on the podcast. Katy and I then dive into the ecology of movement, movement diets,…

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How Brewers Develop the Right Tasting Palate 27:18

5d ago27:18

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Gary Arndt, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman grill Bobby Fleshman about his beer recipe creation process and developing his palate. From sensory experiences of ingredients to the art of flavor creation, they get a little nerdy. PATREON Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod FACEBOOK GROUP Got a question ab…

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Episode 120: Mirabai Starr on Ordinary Mysticism 31:22

9d ago31:22

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“It took me years to reclaim my creative life as not other than my spiritual life but the very place my spirit flowers,” says Mirabai Starr award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker and a leading teacher of interspiritual dialogue. In this episode, we speak with Mirabai about how she created an intimate, welcoming tone in her most rec…

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Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with Toby Mildon 47:26

10d ago47:26

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In this insightful episode I sit down with with Toby Mildon, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Architect and founder of Mildon, a consultancy specialising in creating inclusive workplaces. Toby shares his journey from IT consulting and healthcare technology to becoming a full-time EDI professional at the BBC and eventually founding his own consul…

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Deli is Short For Delicious—But Are Your Pastrami and Bologna Sandwiches Giving You Cancer? 53:19

11d ago53:19

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School’s back in session, and kids are boarding the bus with lunchboxes in tow. Many of them contain sandwiches stuffed with turkey and ham slices, bologna, even salami—but where did these staples of the lunch break, not to mention the charcuterie platter, come from? Long before the 1900s meat-cute that birthed the deli sandwich, preserved meats we…

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The Fancy Faucet: Our New Czech Style Side-Pull 26:25

12d ago26:25

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We've got a new toy! Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman are back at the table and get over excited about a faucet. A fancy, new Czech side-pull beer faucet which will totally change our foam game. They discuss the technical marvels of the faucet, its origins, and its potential to revolutionize their beer offerings. PATREON Join …

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The Wood Age: Humans and the Forests That Made Them Human with John Perlin 2:07:21

15d ago2:07:21

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In this episode of the podcast I sit down with John Perlin, whose book A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization explores the history of, well, of us. As you’ll hear in this episode the history of humans is inextricably intertwined, or made possible, with the history of trees and of wood. Wood is our materia prima, the foundat…

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How to Improve Your Memory: Dr. Megan Sumeracki 50:32

17d ago50:32

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How many times have you forgotten where your car keys are. Have you ever mislaid your phone? What about the person you met yesterday? Can you still remember their name? On the other hand you might well remember some childhood memories such as specific toys you had or the year in which a specific pop song was in the charts. Here to talk about memory…

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From Micro to Macro and Back Again: 20th Century Brewing 25:57

19d ago25:57

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Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Joel Hermensen delve into the history and evolution of American brewing from the Prohibition era to the present-day craft beer movement. They note the ebb and flow of macro/micro brewing, highlighting the biggest names in both. PATREON Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebee…

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NAFTA is in All of Our Bodies: Corn, Policy, and Health with Alyshia Gálvez 1:40:18

23d ago1:40:18

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In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist Alyshia Gálvez to talk about her book Eating NAFTA. The conversation is from two people who came to economic policy through unlikely means, but as Alyshia explains, economic policy in general, and NAFTA in particular - on its 30 year anniversary, has become a part of all of our bodies whether we’re aw…

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Episode 119: Trying a New Form with Holiday Mathis 27:44

23d ago27:44

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How can trying a new art form vitalize and fuel your creative practice? Christie and Rosemerry travel to Nashville to meet in person with their most frequent guest, Holiday Mathis, and converse about her experiences with learning about writing and performing stand-up comedy. The laughter-filled episode explores developing your creative voice, the b…

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Exploring New Worlds: A Conversation with Science Fiction Author Steve Carroll 46:00

24d ago46:00

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In this episode we delve into the creative mind of Steve Carroll, an art teacher and science fiction author. Join us as we explore Steve's unique journey from the visual arts to writing compelling sci-fi narratives, including his latest work, 'Diaspora.' Steve shares his insights into the world of science fiction, discussing how his background in t…

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What's the Buzz on Eating Bugs? Can Insects Really Save the World? 57:25

25d ago57:25

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About ten years ago, insects were constantly being hyped as the future of food. Headlines proclaimed that, within the decade, everyone would be eating bugs as part of their daily diet—and saving the planet in the process. But while the buzz on edible insects hasn’t completely turned to crickets, the ento-revolution hasn't proceeded exactly as plann…

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The Rise of Lagers: 19th Century American Beer 27:38

26d ago27:38

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Gary Arndt and Allison McCoy are joined again by the sage of suds, Joel Hermansen, to discuss the transformation of beer into lager in the United States during the 19th century. Key points include the influence of German immigrants in bringing lager yeast and culture, the roles of cities like Milwaukee and St. Louis in brewing history, the impact o…

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Embedded in Earth’s Story: Geology, Rocks, and Time with Marcia Bjornerud 1:37:02

1M ago1:37:02

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with geologist Marcia Bjornerud to talk about her new book Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks and to explore how we can gain a sense of feeling embedded in the time and space of Earth, as earthlings. We explore the mentorship rocks have to offer us and putting the story of Earth as a dynamic …

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The Most Delicious Poison with Noah Whiteman 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Indre welcomes evolutionary biologist and UC Berkeley professor, Noah Whiteman unto the Inquiring Minds Show to delve into the world of nature’s toxins and Whiteman’s new book. "Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins from Spices to Vices.” explores the adaptations that have enabled various organisms to not only survive but thrive in en…

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Hitler's People by Richard J Evans 8:23

1M ago8:23

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Happy publication day to Hitler's People by Richard J Evans! Listen to editor Scott Moyers share backstory on the book, and stay tuned for a reading from the audiobook. About the book: Through a connected set of biographical portraits of key Nazi figures that follows power as it radiated out from Hitler to the inner and outer circles of the regime’…

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On the Edge by Nate Silver 8:11

1M ago8:11

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Happy publication day to On the Edge by Nate Silver! Listen to editor Virginia Smith share backstory on the book, and stay tuned for a reading from the audiobook. About the book: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes. Read more: https://www.…

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The Wisdom of Sheep by Rosamund Young 8:39

1M ago8:39

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Happy publication day to The Wisdom of Sheep by Rosamund Young! Listen to editor Will Heyward share backstory on the book, and stay tuned for a reading from the audiobook. About the book: A touching, wise and surprising chronicle of the rich inner lives of animals, drawn from Rosamund Young’s extraordinary lifetime as an organic farmer. Read more: …

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Would We Enjoy Revolutionary Era Beer? 32:36

1M ago32:36

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The Historian of Hops, Joel Hermensen, returns to teach Gary and Allison about brewing during the early years of the United States. Were there any hops? What were the founding father's brewing? If you went into a public house, would you like the beer? PATREON Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod FA…

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Sh*t, Shipping, and Blood: Upending Taboos and Exploring the Ignored with Rose George 1:23:43

1M ago1:23:43

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Rose George is the author of four fantastic books (Nine Pints, Ninety Percent of Everything, the Big Necessity, and a Life Removed) that share a common theme: much of her work is about seeing the unseen. It’s about those things that are ubiquitous and unnoticed, or more likely, obfuscated from us. In this episode, we focus on human waste, the shipp…

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Episode 118: When an Article Turns Into a Book with Nicola Twilley 32:23

1M ago32:23

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What happens when a project grows way beyond its original scope? We talk with Nicola Twilley about her new book Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet and Ourselves, originally envisioned as an article. In this episode we cover being fluid with our plans, research, rewriting, the differences between writing alone and with a partn…

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Revealing the Secrets of Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg 44:40

1M ago44:40

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In this intriguing episode, Indre chats with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and renowned author of The Power of Habit and Smarter, Better, Faster, Charles Duhigg, to discuss his latest book “Supercommunicators”.Their conversation delves into he crucial role of effective communication in building meaningful relationships and enhancing quality of …

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The Billion Dollar War Behind U.S. Rum (Planet Money) 42:48

1M ago42:48

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When you buy a bottle of rum in the United States, by law nearly all the federal taxes on that rum must be sent to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It's an unusual system that Congress designed decades ago to help fund these two U.S. territories. In 2021 alone, these rum tax payments added up to more than $700 million. Puerto Rico and the V…

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