Bridges Podcast

Today we are joined by Dave Trotter, an expert in voting behavior, electoral statistics, and forecasting. He has a Masters in Political science with a focus on voting behavior. We booked this episode last minute and worked hard to release it before the election! The original plan was to have a fast conversation so our poor editor didn’t have to work too hard but there was just so much to ask and learn about from Dave that it ended up being a longer conversation anyway.    Join us as we talk about the upcoming election, Dave make a number of predictions of outcomes, talks to us about voter behavior, and outlines to us HOW to read electoral polls.    If you want to learn more from Dave, check him out his various links! YouTube Substack   Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/bridgespod to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

Today we are joined by Steven Bridges, an ironic name for our show. A magician turned card counter from the motherland of the UK. He has blown up on YouTube for filming his antics counting cards in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode we discuss magic, how to read crowds, and the business of card counting. Get ready for a diverse conversation that touches on psychology, mathematics, and the discipline of the job.    If you would like to check out Steven’s work you can find his YouTube here. Consider as well looking at Steven’s free guide Why You Probably Shouldn’t Learn Count Cards.  Finally, follow his Twitter to learn more about his behind-the-scenes and what hes up to daily.

In todays episode we are joined by JREG, the safe edge poster, meta-memer, post-irony YouTuber! To be honest, I am not sure what this conversation is about other than community at one point. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as it confused us!    If you don’t want to find JREG, here’s his YouTube. Definitely don’t check out his Instagram.  If you want to support the show consider joining our Patreon. There you can access early released edits, behind-the-scenes, and pose questions to upcoming guests.

Today we are chatting with Jordan Harbinger, podcaster and lawyer. We had a fascinating conversation about his trips within North Korea, being kidnapped not once, but twice as well as the process by which he thinks and engages with guests on his show.   If you enjoyed todays podcast and want to find Jordan's other conversations: You can find him on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other spaces you find podcasts.

In this discussion, Dr. Glenn Loury, an esteemed economist and public pundit, dives into his autobiography, 'Late Admissions,' addressing his unique experiences as a Black intellectual in academia. He explores the evolution of economics towards more empirical research and critiques oversimplified political rhetoric surrounding economic literacy. Loury also reflects on Barack Obama’s complex relationship with the Black community and the intricacies of racial identity in American politics. His insights challenge listeners to consider the balance between personal agency and societal pressures.

Ranton is a YouTuber, Shaolin warrior monk, who is most notable for his video game reviews and Shaolin monk content. Today we chat about his time at the Shaolin temple, comedy, and Ranton’s personal passion for encouraging political engagement. The conversation is long and full of laughs so we hope you enjoy it.    If you want to explore Ranton’s content, please check him out!  He is on YouTube here. If you want to watch him live, check out his Twitch. And if you want to see images and photos from his life, here is his Instagram.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Flint Dibble, an expert in combating fake history, teams up with Milo Rossi, aka MiniMinuteMan, who specializes in debunking historical myths. Together, they tackle the challenges of misinformation, sharing tricks to spot fake history online. Topics include the ingenious construction of Roman concrete, misconceptions about the Library of Alexandria, and the reality behind pyramid labor. They emphasize the power of collaboration in educating the public about true historical narratives and the ethical dilemmas surrounding cultural artifacts.

Milo Rossi, an archaeologist and science communicator, is known for his engaging content on pseudo-archaeology. In this conversation, he discusses the balance of academia and YouTube while addressing the cultural impact of misinformation. Milo reflects on the complexities of debunking conspiracy theories and the importance of critical thinking in archaeology. He also explores topics like the evolution of Homo sapiens and the necessity for flexible historical interpretations, all while emphasizing the role of humor in communicating scientific truths.

Today we are joined by the ever knowledgeable, Dr Flint Dibble, an archaeologist at Cardiff University who grew to prominence in his Joe Rogan debate with pseudo-archaeologist Graham Hancock. In this episode, we discuss with Flint common signs of pseudo-science within archaeology, disinformation v. misinformation, and lost ancient civilizations. If you want to learn more from Flint or check out his social media: You can find his Twitter here. You can find his podcast here. We are now sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Today Steven solo's the episode with Dr Huey Li, an expert in electoral system. Huey originally joined us a few episodes back at our first round table with Chuck Holton. In this episode they discuss censorship in China, 2-party v multiparty systems, and the importance of democracy. If you would like to check out Huey Li's work: Here you can find his TikTok account. And if China is ever successful and he loses his TikTok, here is his Instagram.   We are sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE