A weekly podcast on subjects that matter across Life, Business, Art and Science! Jax Jones & Martin Warner deliver intellectually curious, cross-cultural – insight focused conversations for you the listener. The show is joined by special guests who have achieved excellence in their field. Jax and Martin aim to unlock the secrets, tips, and insights behind the subjects they explore. Prepare to learn and laugh, and love the unlikely chemistry of best friends in this unique podcast. For suggest ...
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REGGIE YATES: The importance of empathy and authenticity
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Reggie Yates has travelled the world embedded in some of the most extreme scenarios. He was an inmate in a Texas prison, embedded with Russian hardline homophobes, and was at the 2015 race riots in America.' Authenticity and empathy are at the heart of what I do' he says. In this podcast we examine the secrets to his success as a creative and a doc…
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How to health check the purpose of your life
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What role does purpose play in your life? Abraham Maslow's 'Heirarchy of Needs' does a pretty good job of triaging the basic priorities of human survival, but how do we apply it to our individual lives? Listen in as Jax and Martin set out Maslow's pyramid against their own lives and careers, as we explore how to health check the purpose and directi…
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ANNA LEMBKE M.D. The science of addiction and the worldwide dopamine crisis
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Dopamine is one of the most important horemones in the human body. It provides a balance in the brain between pain and pleasure, and rewards success. This was very useful as hunter gatherers worked tirelessly to feed themselves and their tribes. In today's overstimulated world though, our brains are getting constant dopamine hits from the apps on o…
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JAMES SMITH PT: Clickbait culture; how social media has changed society
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Social Media has change the world beyond all recognision. We can connect and communicate with people across the globe in an instant. It has opened industries worth of economic opportunity. You could argue that it made the pandemic, and various stage of lockdown wherever you are, more paletable. But what about the dark side? Are we less interested i…
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DR RANDALL BELL: How to turn tragedy into success
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In his new book, Post-Traumatic Thriving, the socio-economist Dr Randall Bell tells extraordinary stories of succesful people who've been through painful and tragic experiences. In this podcast we explore his thesis - that through his blueprint, the energy of trauma and grief can be channelled to change your life - and the lessons that those yet to…
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MARTIN WARNER: From startup to $50million in under 18 months
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In this podcast we explore the story of our co-host's journey from starting a company, to selling it for $50 million in a record 17 months. Martin Warner has been alongside Jax Jones for 16 episodes as we speak to interesting people at the top of their field. Now, Jax explores what makes Martin tick, with insights from his career as a bank executiv…
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DJ SEMTEX: How Hip Hop influences culture
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Hip Hop is nearly 50 years old. Its influence on culture around the world is profound. Its given hundreds of the most talented musicians a route out of poverty, inspired children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to shoot for the stars, and offered an avenue for them to express the hardship that many young men and women - particularly from bl…
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BEN MEZRICH: Gamestop - The biggest F@$% you in financial history
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Most of you will have heard about the GameStop saga. Shares in a fledgling company on it's way to oblivian suddenly began to climb against all of Wall Street's expectations. Many Hedge Funds bet against the stock, but Redditors had other ideas. In this podcast we explore the stories, characters; winners and losers behind what was undoubtadly a midd…
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MARK BORKOWSKI: Publicity stunts in 2021; How to grab attention and shape your story
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Publicity stunts often make us think of typical Mad Men with crazy ideas to capture the attention of newspaper editors. Or celebtrities making a fake announcment on Instagram, and retracting it once they've been trending a while. Some say that in 2021, every tweet, post and vlog is a publicity stunt. To be a mover and shaker in industries that trad…
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DOUG ELLIN: The future of TV and the journey of the Emmy Award winning Entourage series
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IT'S BACK FOLKS, or it may be, we don't know yet. But rumours are circulating about a reboot of the Emmy Award Winning TV drama Entourage. In this podcast, Doug Ellin tells us how the parties, cars and girls are but an exaggeration of the life of a Hollywood filmstar and director. And as fun as that sounds, truely great writing - says Doug - has to…
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CAROL LEONNIG: The legacy of the Trump years; The good, the bad, and the insurrection
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The legacy of Trump's years is a hotly debated topic. The debate is a legacy in and of itself. For many, he was the straight talking, bulldozing champion of true America. For others, he was an untrustworthy maverick with little regard for anyone but himself. Our guest in this episode makes no apologies for where she stands on the issue. But make no…
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PROFESSOR NICK MONFORT: Can machines be as creative as humans? Exploring the world of Computer Generated Art
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Computer Generated art - or Generative Art - is the use of code to instruct a computer to create something. Machines are constantly taking on more roles to make life easier or more enjoyable. MIT Professor, Nick Montfort has focused his research on a machine’s role in artistic expression. In this Podcast, he explores the role that computers could p…
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BRIAN TYLER: Exploring the role of music in making a great film, EPIC
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Music has several roles in film. It helps shape our emotional responses to it. It provides character, and lifts the dialogue. The score, can be the making or breaking of a film, and while many soundtracks become iconic, many of them pass us by in the cinema. In this podcast we explore the making of a great film score, with one of the leading compos…
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RUTGER BREGMAN: Is it human nature to be good or evil? Exploring the evolution of the human race
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The dawn of civilisation is the moment from which we believe everything could only get better. In his latest book though, Rutger Bregman argues this might not be the case. Since then we've innovated war, extreme poverty, food and water inequality, and we've become so densly populated that we harbour and spread diseases across the globe. The catalys…
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BARRY HEARN OBE: The Legendary sports entrepreneur, and the lessons behind his global empire
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For 50 years, Barry Hearn has built an empire across some of the biggest sports on the planet. He is the owner of World Snooker and World Darts, and his business, Matchroom, has dominated Boxing for decades. He is the master of the fame formula, a marker extrodinare, and a relentless businessman. As he retires we reflect on his rise to domination a…
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DR PARDIS SABETI: Planning for the next outbreak. Insights from a leading scientist on the front line
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She was one of the first Biologists IN THE WORLD to get the call when Covid-19 was discovered. In this podcast we discuss with Leading Computational Genetesist Dr Pardis Sabeti, how the Science world reacted to the virus, how politicians have fared, and what we all need to know if we're to deal with outbreaks in the future.z ABOUT DR PARDIS SABETI …
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GUY KAWASAKI: Entreprenuers, the challenges ahead, and the changing landscape
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In this podcast, Guy Kawasaki explains ‘I can’t make a case that this is a great time to start a company, but Entrepreneurs are going to start companies, when they want to start companies.’ Though the pandemic has thrown up lots of challenges, it also brings up opportunities.' So what are the key things that Entrepreneurs need to know right now, an…
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COL. CEDRIC LEIGHTON: Power, Democracy and YOU
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Geopolitics, international relations, and the will of powerful individuals are to many - in the West at least - something that doesn't concern them. It's about the goings on of elite 'suits' who speak a unique language designed to give as little information as possible. It's the murky underworld of hackers tapping away in dictoral countries. But wh…
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FATBOY SLIM: Music's relevance to culture, legacy, and the future
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Some tunes are timeless. Their lyrics resonate across generations, sometimes they go viral 50 years after they were originally released because of the latest dance video craze. Norman Cook A.K.A Fatboy Slim is the author of many tracks that have become generational anthems, and in this podcast we examine why music of all kinds connects with people …
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MAURICE ASHLEY: Win at chess and life, lessons from a Grandmaster
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Chess is rapidly growing in popularity. And with its many relatable qualities to everyday life, we have a lot to learn from the skills needed to play the game. As one of the best chess explainers on the planet, Maurice Ashley tells us about the qualities that he’s learnt over many years perfecting his chess game. That lies and hypocrisy – as in lif…
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PROFESSOR BRIAN COX. Space: Searching for meaningful answers from the Universe
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Space is an immeasurable void of discovery. Fascinating, incomprehensible, and in so many ways; really, really cool. Never before have humans been so active in it. In this podcast we will explore with Professor Brian Cox - a master explainer on physics and space - some of the big questions lurking in the corners of our Galaxy. What are the chances …
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SAM BANKMAN-FRIED is the $10 BILLION Man; He’s 29, and it’s all from Crypto
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Cryptocurrencies have shot to stardom in the last decade, popularised by the Bitcoin Boom in 2017. But nearly as soon as it went to the moon, it came crashing back down to Earth. These sharp rises and falls have become synonymous with Cryptocurrencies, sparking many to question their place in the investment world. Still, a lot of people are very we…
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The podcast era has a leading co-anchored show! Jax Jones & Martin Warner deliver an intellectually curious, cross-cultural - insight focused conversations for you the listener. The show is joined by Special Guests who have achieved excellence in their profession on subjects that matter across life, business & art. Jax and Martin aim to unlock the …
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