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177: Prince Harry honored at the ESPYs, this week in politics

Gossip With Celebitchy - July 20, 2024 10:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 7:00 I saw the movie Thelma twice in theaters. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time. Chandra was watching Wimbledon and her favorite, Daniil Medvedev, got to the semifinal. Chandra has also been watching YouTube reaction channels. Her favorite is MANIACITV. She ...

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176: Princess Kate appeared for the first time in six months, Duchess Meghan sent a friend jam

Gossip With Celebitchy - June 22, 2024 10:23 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 6:30 We’re glad we took last week off. I’ve been watching Dark Matter on Apple TV with Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Chandra watched Bridgerton season three and Late Night with the Devil. She also loved Kendrick Lamar’s live concert. Royals: Minutes 6:30 to 2...

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175: Princess Kate's expected return date keeps changing, Shiloh Jolie files to change her name

Gossip With Celebitchy - June 08, 2024 10:26 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes to 6:15 I loved the Fall Guy and am on the second season of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. Chandra enjoyed Challengers. Royals: Minutes 6:15 to 21:30 We’ve talked for years about this common narrative from the British Press where they’ll come up with something the Su...

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts

Game Theory - May 22, 2024 20:33 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that...

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174: Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry's wildly successful trip to Nigeria

Gossip With Celebitchy - May 18, 2024 10:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 4:45 We will be off next week due to Memorial Day. I finished watching From on MGM+ and also watched Blown Away on Netflix. Chandra remembers the show Flea Market Flip with Ali Wentworth on HGTV. The documentary she remembers is called Craft in America and was on PBS....

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173: Prince Harry looked like a king at the Invictus service, Kendrick Lamar's beef with Drake

Gossip With Celebitchy - May 11, 2024 09:50 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 8:00 I saw an alligator with her babies when I was in Florida. Chandra’s cat captured a chipmunk who looked dead but then escaped. I watched Fallout on Amazon Prime, Files of the Unexplained on Netflix and a mystery horror show on MGM+ called From. Chandra watched The...

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg?

Game Theory - May 10, 2024 12:29 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential ele...

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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent

Game Theory - May 02, 2024 11:57 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation

Game Theory - April 26, 2024 13:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Pan...

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores

Game Theory - April 18, 2024 17:09 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversatio...

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172: Princess Kate's cancer announcement video draws skepticism and bot defenders

Gossip With Celebitchy - April 13, 2024 10:22 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 6:00 I met our Celebitchy Zoom group in person! I talk about my friend’s tiny dog. Chandra had an encounter with a Great Dane. Royals: Minutes 6:00 to 24:00 Our last episode, #171, was two weeks ago. We had just seen the video of Princess Kate revealing that she ha...

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AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel

Game Theory - April 03, 2024 12:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weap...

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel

Game Theory - April 03, 2024 12:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapon...

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius

Game Theory - March 28, 2024 13:46 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career,...

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171: Princess Kate announces cancer diagnosis

Gossip With Celebitchy - March 23, 2024 10:40 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 5:15 We will be off for a couple of weeks due to Easter. I watched Dream Scenario on HBO with Nicolas Cage. He’s a great actor but I don’t recommend it. I really liked The Map of Tiny Perfect Things on Amazon. It reminds Chandra of The Summer I Turned Pretty. She’s be...

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170: Princess Kate's Frankenphoto compared to North Korean propaganda

Gossip With Celebitchy - March 16, 2024 09:07 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 1:00 We were off due to the Oscars! Royals: Minutes 1:00 to 27:30 The royals' mistreatment of Harry and Meghan is finally boomeranging back on them. It’s been obvious to us what’s happening but now the world is finally noticing. Harry and Meghan were explaining the...

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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest

Game Theory - March 06, 2024 13:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channe...

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169: Princess Kate has been missing for over 60 days, Prince William skipped King Constantine's memorial

Gossip With Celebitchy - March 02, 2024 11:14 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Sign up for our mailing list There are mailing list signups on the last few podcast posts on our site, accessible through the podcast link at the top of our menu. Thank you! Introduction: Minutes 0 to 7:30 The Oscars are next weekend so we won’t have a podcast unless something huge breaks. ...

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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad

Game Theory - February 29, 2024 16:48 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has ...

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105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many

Game Theory - February 21, 2024 13:18 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Episode 105. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch...

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168: Princess Kate is recovering from surgery, King Charles has cancer

Gossip With Celebitchy - February 10, 2024 10:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 5:45 I cut my finger and needed stitches. I saw the movie Chandra recommended in our last episode, Anatomy of a Fall, and loved it. May December was OK. I really liked Nyad and it inspired me to work out. We’re looking forward to seeing Poor Things and American Fictio...

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104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties

Game Theory - February 08, 2024 13:33 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Contact the show: [email protected] _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics ...

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103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter

Game Theory - February 01, 2024 14:03 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herr...

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102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover

Game Theory - January 25, 2024 13:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the...

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101. Stanley Cups: Conspicuous Consumption; Marketing to Women & Fads

Game Theory - January 17, 2024 17:04 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup trend, which is a fad involving the popularization of Stanley mugs. The factors contributing to the trend, such as novelty and...

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167: Duchess Meghan was invited to the Golden Globes, Globes host Jo Koy bombed

Gossip With Celebitchy - January 13, 2024 10:14 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 404 ratings
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 10:00 We’ll be off next week due to the Emmy Awards. I have been watching dumb shows like a mini golf competition show called Holey Moley. Chandra watched so many of the prestigious movies over the break including Killers of the Flower Moon, Priscilla, The Holdovers, ...

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EPISODE 100 REVIEW AND CONTEST

Game Theory - January 10, 2024 20:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
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THROWBACK: 39. Quiet Quitting & Laying Flat - Game Theory of The American (And Chinese) Worker

Game Theory - January 04, 2024 13:41 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Nick and Chris dive into the new phenomenon known as quiet quitting and laying flat.  Connect with us: Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod N...

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99. Occam's Razor, Newton's Flaming Laser Sword, and the 9 Philosophical Razors

Game Theory - December 27, 2023 11:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, the hosts discuss various philosophical razors, which are principles used to evaluate and simplify explanations and claims. They cover razors such as Alder's Razor, Einstein's Razor, Grice's Razor, Hume's Guillotine, Hitchens' Razor, Occam's Razor, Popper's Falsifiability, and S...

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98. Math Confirms Santa is Real; What the Nash Equilibrium Teaches Us About Gift Giving

Game Theory - December 20, 2023 17:37 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, the hosts discuss various Christmas topics, including the mathematics of Christmas and the existence of Santa Claus. They also talk about their upcoming episodes and milestones. The conversation delves into the philosophical and mathematical proof of Santa Claus, drawing paral...