# episode brain (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode brain. Page: Feed: --- ## WTF is Up with the Tea Bag? _2026-08-20 · The BrainFood Show_ Legend says that brewing tea dates back to around 2737 BC, when tea leaves fell into water being boiled for Emperor Shennong of China. There does not appear to be any hard evidence of tea being discovered this way, but evidence we do have suggests that brewing tea did indeed likely start in China, first as part of a medicinal elixir. The first documented reference to this is found during the Shang… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL7066113882.mp3) ## Why the Heck Did Goose Die Ejecting in Top Gun, but Maverick Didn't at Mach 10 in Top Gun: Maverick? _2026-08-19 · The BrainFood Show_ During the 1986 beach volleyball film Top Gun, U.S. Navy aviators and ultimate bros Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and Nick “Goose” Bradshaw are flying dogfight exercises in a Grumman F-14 Tomcat when they accidentally fly into the jet wash of another aircraft, causing both their engines to flame out. The Tomcat immediately snaps into an unrecoverable flat spin and hurtles towards the earth, giving… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL1332899002.mp3) ## How Did Edgar Allan Poe Die? _2026-08-18 · The BrainFood Show_ Edgar Allan Poe is probably best known for his raven that squawks “Nevermore,” but he’s also one of the first American short story writers and is often credited with being the “inventor” of detective fiction. He also contributed heavily to the genre of science fiction. Not only that, but he was one of the first American writers to earn a living from his writing alone. What’s not as well-known… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL5311571306.mp3) ## NASA’s Most Hilarious Failure _2026-08-17 · The BrainFood Show_ On April 11, 2026, the Orion spacecraft Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen, and Christina Koch (cook) safely back to earth after an epic 10-day journey from the earth to the moon - the first such mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. Aside from some minor issues with the spacecraft’s toilet and Microsoft Outlook, which…… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL9630236236.mp3) ## Can You Actually Tip a Cow? _2026-08-15 · The BrainFood Show_ ⁠ ⁠In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at a rather fascinating fact about dogs and cats that you probably didn’t know. Next up we begin by debunking a variety of common whale related myths, most notably frequently depicted in movies the world over. Among other things, we then look at what exactly the uvula does (that dangly thing in the back of your throat), whether cats… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL9035659849.mp3) ## [Psychological Safety: A Team Essential](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/psychological-safety-a-team-essential-hqMfySS3) _2026-08-14 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/1936e5ee-00b7-4a7f-9795-c7278e2e8740/group-item/5e88a5b5-ea13-4cf1-a478-3bfc3dc69a9c/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## The U.S.'s Biological Warfare Against Its Own Citizens, the Nazi Breeding Program and Much More _2026-08-14 · The BrainFood Show_ In the "Forgotten History" compilation video today, we're looking at the United States' biological warfare program tested on its own citizens, the women who were used for breeding by the Nazis, the amazonian arrow poison that revolutionized medicine, the only axi prisoner to escape from Canada and make it back to Germany, the forgotten and extremely tragic valcartier grenade incident, and much,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL3214340377.mp3) ## The Forgotten American Civil War Death Camp _2026-08-13 · The BrainFood Show_ On November 10, 1865, Henry Wirz, the commander of Andersonville prison in Georgia (a.k.a. Camp Sumter), was executed for his actions during the Civil War. A Swiss immigrant, Wirz was the only Confederate officer convicted and put to death for war crimes. (Even Confederate President Jefferson Davis ultimately got off more or less scot free.) Built in 1864, Andersonville, or Camp Sumter, was the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL2471505256.mp3) ## How Close are We to Creating a Handheld Laser Gun? _2026-08-12 · The BrainFood Show_ Laser guns are a staple of science fiction. Engineers are very good at making science fiction, science fact, with a lot of money and awesome science and engineering. So how close are we to creating a handheld sci-fi laser gun? “Ancient weapons and hokey religions are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.” In this memorable line from 1977’s Star Wars, loveable smuggler and rogue Han Solo… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL9485934467.mp3) ## The Real Story of Amelia Earhart _2026-08-11 · The BrainFood Show_ In the field of aviation, few figures loom larger in the popular imagination than Amelia Earhart. Over her relatively brief 10-year career, the legendary aviatrix became an icon and inspiration for women everywhere, becoming the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo and setting dozens of long-distance flight records. Her mysterious disappearance during an attempted round-the-world flight in 1937… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL2439439407.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AltWPmN1hVYL) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## The Incredible Engineering Behind Driving on the Moon _2026-08-10 · The BrainFood Show_ Long before the Apollo Program was officially announced in 1961, engineers and science fiction writers recognized the value of giving future moon explorers some kind of wheeled vehicle to increase their mobility. Most early concepts for such vehicles were large truck-like contraptions with pressurized cabins, allowing the astronauts to operate in so-called “shirt-sleeve” conditions, not unlike in… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL2306547952.mp3) ## The “Trial of the Century” That Led to Women Jumping Out of Cakes _2026-08-08 · The BrainFood Show_ ⁠ ⁠In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start with a Simon rant, then look at what the M’s stand for in M&Ms. Next up we look at when exactly humans started putting living things in food items for the purpose of entertainment, the origin of “That’s What She Said” and “Said the Actress to the Bishop”, and then all leading up to the first “Trial of the (20th) Century” and what exactly that had… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL6246715720.mp3) ## [Growth Mindset: From Nice to Have to Urgent Imperative](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/growth-mindset-from-nice-to-have-to-urgent-imperative-mXjC1hk1) _2026-08-07 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/b044fc2c-b3ec-42de-a8ab-6e9a07ffd23a/group-item/360a76fe-d3bc-4793-9f81-6796197d18b1/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 313 - Amanda Domaleczny & Dan Reich - Brand Building, and Why "Everything Is Figureoutable"](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/154935234/) _2026-08-05 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ What happens when you stop accepting industry rules as fact and start asking, "Why not?" On Episode 313 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Personal Day CEO Amanda Domaleczny and Co-Founder Dan Reich join Jodi Katz for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building brands that challenge conventional thinking. Amanda shares how a career spanning operations, product development, sales, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/313_amanda_dan_personal_day.mp3) ## [What We Expected and What We Got: A Deep Dive on the Neural Side Effects of AI Use](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/what-we-expected-and-what-we-got-a-deep-dive-on-the-neural-side-effects-of-ai-use-hVWYLYCq) _2026-08-03 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/f32a8ed9-0dd0-4879-b7af-27b0795fc234/group-item/ae448919-5ba4-46ec-9ee5-07f19fcc6dc7/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 312 - Julie Bailey Blanche & Shannon McSweeney - Consumer Obsession & Continuous Innovation at Shark Beauty](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/154445880/) _2026-07-22 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ What does it take to build products that consumers don't just use, but genuinely love? On Episode 312 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Shark Beauty Global Head of Marketing Julie Bailey Blanche and Vice President of Product Development Shannon McSweeney join Jodi Katz for a conversation about innovation, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of solving real consumer needs. Julie and Shannon share how… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/312_julie_and_shannon_shark.mp3) ## [The New Hybrid Learning: Reimagining People Development with AI](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/the-new-hybrid-learning-reimagining-people-development-with-ai-4areeXP_) _2026-07-18 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/82d484d7-c54b-482a-bc8e-4e23cec0cc6d/group-item/54d4e406-c35b-4e2c-9ba9-f252ea8f437b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Leadership in the Age of AI](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/leadership-in-the-age-of-ai-DgKxUeaS) _2026-07-10 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/e773c35e-8b3e-48b4-a326-64a4484435eb/group-item/58b768ca-4d49-49d2-926f-26c5bdc30f82/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 311 - Shelagh Wong & Arpon Ray - Creator-Led Brands, Operational Excellence, and Building for the Long Term](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/154269217/) _2026-07-08 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ What does it take to transform a highly engaged community into a lasting consumer brand? On Episode 311 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Sincerely Yours COO & CMO Shelagh Wong and Coefficient Capital Partner Arpon Ray join Jodi Katz for a conversation about entrepreneurship, investing, and building brands that can stand the test of time. Shelagh shares how her background in management consulting… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/311_shelagh_arpon_ep.mp3) ## [The Essential Human Skill: Metacognition in the Age of AI](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/the-essential-human-skill-metacognition-in-the-age-of-ai-4r2AX8fr) _2026-06-26 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Dr. David Creswell, Dr. David Rock, Dr. Emma Sarro) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/4fb7152d-d977-417f-ba90-cb520740d369/group-item/aa8c1f6f-4478-46a2-9235-9a9e85926e0a/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BPzpY9wFyzHj) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Episode 310 - David Krzypow & Lauren Katz - Brand Identity, Consumer Connection, and Building Beyond the Hero Product](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/154106296/) _2026-06-24 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ What does it take to build a beauty brand that can grow beyond a single hero product while staying true to its purpose? On Episode 310 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Mutha COO David Krzypow and Head of Brand Marketing Lauren Katz join Jodi Katz for a conversation about brand building, leadership, and navigating growth in today's increasingly competitive beauty landscape. David shares how his journey… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_310_lauren_and_david_.mp3) ## [AI Transformation: What 200+ Global HR Leaders Are Saying Now](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-transformation-what-200-global-hr-leaders-are-saying-now-PKEI8fjm) _2026-06-12 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/8c56fa33-31df-4234-acd6-95712e33eb90/group-item/566df441-3129-490c-ad99-0fc4503711cf/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 309 - Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts & Liz Cavalieri - Beyond the Product: Building Trust, Teams & Brands](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/153956552/) _2026-06-10 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ In Episode 309 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, host Jodi Katz sits down with two accomplished sales leaders, Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts, founder of GIO Marketing Consultants LLC, and Liz Cavalieri, Vice President of Sales at Malin + Goetz, for a candid conversation about the evolving relationship between beauty, sales, and leadership. Jeff and Liz share the winding career paths that led them to the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_309_jeff_and_liz.mp3) ## [A Blueprint for Leading High-Performing Teams](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/a-blueprint-for-leading-high-performing-teams-eCCZMLbj) _2026-06-01 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Dr. Emma Sarro, Dr. Brigid Lynn) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/3a9226a0-6e16-4046-a1b9-bc9cbb1e7961/group-item/c91ba384-c0fa-4126-be10-2427856f9416/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 308 - Michelle LeBlanc - Shopper Behavior, Localization & the Future of Beauty Retail at CVS](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/153909259/) _2026-05-27 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ In Episode 308 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Jodi Katz sits down with Michelle LeBlanc, VP Merchandising, Beauty, & Personal Care at CVS Health, to discuss the strategy behind merchandising beauty across more than 8,000 stores. Michelle shares how CVS approaches localization, balances legacy and emerging brands, and thinks about shopper behavior through the lens of speed, convenience, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_308_Michelle_LeBlanc_cvs.mp3) ## [The Neuroscience of Learning in the AI Era](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/the-neuroscience-of-learning-in-the-ai-era-MLzi_QAG) _2026-05-15 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (David Rock, Dr. Emma Sarro) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/3945103a-3eb0-40b6-a86d-d023595aee62/group-item/00838d6e-0384-4afa-8e6e-f36c3fd9e801/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [A discussion with Dave Ulrich and Matt Breitfelder](https://your-brain-at-work.simplecast.com/episodes/a-discussion-with-dave-ulrich-and-matt-breitfelder-jo5J4Ra6) _2026-05-01 · podcast@neuroleadership.com (Neuroleadership Institute) · Your Brain at Work_ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a389c5c4-565d-4830-9a83-e104432e4745/a88bea79-4b02-4a42-b91f-d8dbe57f1b4a/episodes/audio/group/f7972065-edb8-4caf-b76c-09ebd5efe3f7/group-item/e544ff06-edb1-438d-afa0-950912b85659/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=cDih9U4p) ## [Episode 307 - Rose & Ben Siard - Creativity, Community, and Doing It Together: From Love Songs to Brushes Designed for the Perfect Blend](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/153825879/) _2026-04-22 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ Episode 307 of Where Brains Meet Beauty wraps the “Power Duos” series with Rose and Ben Siard, co-founders of Rose and Ben Beauty. They share their 23-year partnership from meeting as teens in Texas to building a brand rooted in clear roles, mutual respect, and a community-first mindset. Before beauty, they were musicians, writing and performing together for over a decade, an experience that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_307_rose_ben_beauty.mp3) ## [Episode 306 - Allison & Jacqueline Taylor - Farm to Formula: Sisters Scaling Le Prunier from Orchard to Global Brand](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/153792580/) _2026-04-08 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ Episode 306 of Where Brains Meet Beauty continues the “Power Duos” series with sisters Allison and Jacqueline Taylor, co-founders of Le Prunier. What began as a fourth-generation Northern California plum farm evolved into a modern skincare brand rooted in sustainability, science, and family legacy. Allison and Jacqueline took very different paths - music and fashion on one side, wellness and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_306_allison_and_jacqueline_taylor.mp3) ## [Episode 305 - Laura Geller & Sara Mitzner - a Modern Makeup Movement for Mature Skin: From QVC to TikTok Bridging Generations in Beauty](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/153757893/) _2026-03-25 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ Episode 305 of Where Brains Meet Beauty continues our Power Duos theme with an iconic beauty brand and the duo helping it thrive in a new era: Laura Geller, Founder of Laura Geller Beauty, and Sara Mitzner, VP of Brand Marketing. Together they share how founder authenticity, sharp brand focus, and a deep understanding of the customer have powered massive relevance, especially as pro-aging and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_305_laura_sara.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bG8YZAniyzQs) _2026-03-25 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Episode 304 - Jeffrey Lee & Katherine Rose - Vision Meets Operations: The Power Duo Behind DIBS Beauty](https://podcast.show/where_brains_meet_beauty/episode/152856277/) _2026-03-11 · Jodi Katz · WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY_ Episode 304 of Where Brains Meet Beauty continues the Power Duos series with Jeffrey Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of DIBS Beauty and Katherine Rose, Vice President of Finance. Together they unpack what it really takes to scale a beauty brand through high-stakes moments - ERP overhauls, warehouse moves, tariff chaos, and rapid retail expansion. Katherine shares how a career that started in public… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/content.blubrry.com/where_brains_meet_beauty/ep_304_jeff_katherine.mp3)