285# The Dybbuk Box | Curse in a CabinetThis week Gaz and Taylor dive into one of the most fascinating oddities in modern paranormal culture: the Dybbuk Box. We’ll track its journey from an Oregon estate sale, through a viral eBay listing by Kevin Mannis, into the hands of Jason Haxton — museum director turned legendary curator — and beyond into Hollywood, celebrity misfortune and museum folklore. We’ll explore Haxton’s experience, the strange contents of the box, the folklore of the dybbuk, and

The Society of Evidence-Based Policing and Police Science Dr are hosting a webinar with a panel of experts who have implemented focused deterrence strategies within their police force

Send us a text This episode deals with the murder of Annie Chapman, the second (or, I think, the third) victim of Jack the Ripper. I would love to hear any questions or comments, or ideas for future episodes from you, as I want this to be interactive. Here are my contact details: profscrimejournal@gmail.com Instagram: @profscrimejournal X (Twitter): @profscrime

Send us a text A conversation with Andrew Wagner, production and manufacturing engineer, now in aerospace, but with experience also in the auto industry. We trace how transaction costs shape production, from Adam Smith’s pin factory to Toyota’s SMED, and why empowering workers and redesigning tools can raise quality while cutting cost. An aerospace manufacturing engineer joins us to unpack Little’s Law, line reconfiguration, and the culture that makes flexibility real. • division of labor li...

In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I sit down with Professor Corey Keyes - renowned sociologist, pioneering mental health researcher, and author of “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.” Corey shares the real story behind his work on languishing and flourishing, the power of social fitness, and why connection is far more than counting friends or likes. We explore: ✅ Why social wellbeing is always the hardest to achieve - and the most overlooked key to...

Order my book here - https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsI’m joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ky Dickens to talk about telepathy, consciousness, and the remarkable experiences that inspired The Telepathy Tapes. In this conversation, we explore the viral success of Season 1, the scientific studies involving non-speaking individuals, and what to expect from the upcoming documentary and Season 2. Ky shares deeply personal stories, insights from working with mediums and remote viewers, and

Is it possible that internet communication, by speeding up and distorting our interactions, is agitating us and deranging us? Is it possible that by putting human interactions “on speed,” the internet amplifies some of the darker aspects of our social psychology? Are we being driven crazy by this technology? If the internet is deranging and dividing us, what are the psychological processes by which it does that?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, Carol Weissert, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University, and Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island, discuss the changing role of state governments and implications for policy, budgeting, and public service delivery. The conversation delves into issues of partisanship, federal-state relations, legislative shifts, and the use of data and AI in government opera...

Send us a text Political anthropologist Eduardo Albrecht joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the way governments think, decide, and rule. From the rise of “political machines” to the idea of a new Third House of democracy, we unpack what happens when citizens become data—and how power itself is being rewritten in the age of automation. Links: https://eduardoalbrecht.com/Political Automation: An Introduction to AI in Government and Its Impact on Citizens

Tonight, my special guest is Dan Baldwin, an author and paranormal investigator who’s dedicated his life to helping find missing people and uncovering mysteries of the spirit world through the ancient art of pendulum dowsing.In his groundbreaking book The Paranormal Pendulum, Dan reveals how this seemingly simple tool can become a powerful bridge between worlds. He explains how dowsing connects energy fields, allowing investigators to receive messages from spirits, locate lost objects—or even lost

One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories!RecommendationsAbraham: Warbreaker (book by Brandon Sanderson;

In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Alexa Kneale, a Researcher and Account Executive at PowerSolve Technologies, a custom software solutions provider and bespoke MRV tools developer for seamless data management and ER calculations.

An hour-long conversation on how the idea of politics is unraveling and reassembling itself in real time. We move through the ruins of trust and institutions, tracing how governance lost its moral weight and how citizens slowly traded participation for comfort. The discussion bridges the small and the immense, from roads and rubbish collection to questions of democracy in the digital age, showing that power has not disappeared but changed form.

Guest: Jan KubikHosts: Violeta Davoliūtė, Dovilė BudrytėIn this episode of the Europast podcast, hosts Professor Violeta Davoliūtė ((Vilnius University, Lithuanian Institute of History) and Professor Dovilė Budrytė (Vilnius University / Georgia Gwinnett College / Vytautas Magnus University) are joined by renowned political scientist Professor Jan Kubik (Rutgers University) to explore the critical intersection of political populism and the misuse of history. Professor Kubik revisits his influential

It’s one of the oldest debates in science: nature vs nurture – but where does the truth lie? Robert and Jamie discuss false dichotomies and black-and-white thinking as they continue exploring biases. Robert promotes using Bayesian probabilities to guide our decision-making, and Jamie gets angry at ChatGPT. Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y React: Harness Your Animal Brain: https://shorturl.at/yiFQ9 Sign up to

In this episode, I cover:* My full setup process for running an unmoderated usability test in Userbrain, from goal-setting to test creation* How to write clear, action-based and opinion-based tasks that get useful behavioral data* Using AI to generate and refine test tasks, plus how to correct vague or over-open questions* Techniques for analyzing unmoderated test data using AI insights, clips, and reports* How to connect usability findings back to research and business goals to identify real

This week we are joined by Jennifer Price; Jenny talks to us about how autistic secondary students experience sensory sensitivities in the school environment and how these impact their daily lives. She discusses how her study sought to amplify autistic students’ voices, using accessible methods to empower them to share their perspectives. Jennifer reflects on how the findings have been described as “a call to action” for those working in mainstream education, highlighting the urgent nee...

Investing in funds is not straightforward. We are faced with a countless range of options and constantly distracted by meaningless noise and turbulent markets. To make matters worse, our flawed beliefs and behavioural biases lead to repeated and costly mistakes, such as a damaging obsession with past performance and a dangerous attraction to thematic funds.There is a solution―a more intelligent way to invest in funds. In The Intelligent Fund Investor: Practical Steps for Better Results in Active

This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Amanda Riley?Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/drgrande⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande’s book Harm Reduction: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harm-Reduction-Todd-Grande-PhD/dp/1950057313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande's book Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Notorious-Serial-Killers-Intersection/dp/1950057259⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Dr. Grande’s

What if the biggest AI risk isn’t bias or data, but human behaviour itself? How might AI impact the people using it and what does that mean for how we design solutions and deploy the technology?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I’m joined by a returning guest.  Richard Chataway is a behavioural science expert and strategist who joins me to explore how we can design AI systems that truly work for humans. Richard brings a unique lens to the conversation, combining insights from advertising, government