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Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by ryanmcdonough »

Bellingcat - The Executions & The Hunt ‘the two-part series tells the story of a gruesome video that captured the world’s attention in 2018 and how a remarkable open source investigation sought to unravel its secrets.

The video, which had spread rapidly online, appeared to show unarmed women and children being murdered by men in army uniform. Which army the men belonged to was not clear. Nor was it apparent where the incident had taken place or who the victims were. But an international team of investigators and volunteers was determined to uncover the truth.’

Incredible & horrifying to listen to.

https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/podcasts/2020/07/21/the...

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by hawktheslayer »

rjtavares wrote: post #4

Reply All - #158 The Case of the Missing Hit

I'm listening now and enjoying it. Very relatable as I have an 80s horror movie I saw one scene of when I was a kid and I still have not been able to find it. Haunts me to this day. A family is outside all afraid and some force is tugging a chain into the sky.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by Fillipoman »

abnercoimbre wrote: post #23

The Race to Replace C & C++ [0] Andrew Kelley of Zig [1], Ginger Bill of Odin [2], and Joshua Huelsman [3] (worked on Jai) debate in earnest about moving beyond these languages and why it might matter. Self-plug since I hosted the podcast, but three compiler devs in the same room generated my favorite banter of 2020! [0] https://media.handmade-seattle.com/the-race-to-replace-c-and... [1] https://ziglang.org [2] https…

Just listened to this last night and I second this! It was fascinating hearing all of the different perspectives and design decisions. I've rarely heard a podcast done so well with so many guests so kudos on a great job hosting it Abner. (You may have seen me around the discord, I'm PH Test)

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by bko »

pizzabearman wrote: post #25
bko wrote: post #14

I loved this interview Lex Fridman had with George Hotz. He's very opinionated original thinker with the credentials to back it up. He runs comma.ai, sellers of a device that can plug into many cars and drive for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwcYp-XT7UI&list=PLrAXtmErZg...

First episode is really good but the second time he was on lex podcast was even better in my opinion: https://youtu.be/_L3gNaAVjQ4

Yeah, I got on a real big george hotz kick. I wanted to go more in depth into the interview so I built out a transcription platform to easily be able to transcribe and host audio or youtube programs. It uses aws transcribe under the hood. Here's his second interview transcript. I've been meaning to do his first one as well

[0] https://www.deep-chats.com/programs/lex/132

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by cklemming »

lawn wrote: post #17

Hardcore History: Supernova in the East, part 5. It's about Japan during the second world war and there's something about the absolutely insane Japanese mentality that lead civilians to commit mass suicide that captivated me. The whole series, and really the whole of Hardcore History is absolutely amazing and even if you think you don't like history you absolutely should give it a try. Blueprint of Armageddon is stil…

Strongly agree. Blueprint for Armageddon [1] about the machinations of WW1 is still the best audio narrative I've ever heard. I recently listened to it again after my first binge back in 2014 and it's still unparalleled.

Supernova in the East is also deeply fascinating and disturbing.

[1] https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-50-bluepr...

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by willis936 »

lawn wrote: post #17

Hardcore History: Supernova in the East, part 5. It's about Japan during the second world war and there's something about the absolutely insane Japanese mentality that lead civilians to commit mass suicide that captivated me. The whole series, and really the whole of Hardcore History is absolutely amazing and even if you think you don't like history you absolutely should give it a try. Blueprint of Armageddon is stil…

This is my recommendation as well. I've been listening to these as they have come out. I listened to part 5 on a long car ride recently. The description of the mass suicide after the Battle of Saipan was shocking. Most people today don't know the horrors of Imperial Japan. Most assume there couldn't be such a fanatical, vicious, and atrocity-oriented culture in contemporary times.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by abnercoimbre »

Fillipoman wrote: post #33
abnercoimbre wrote: post #23

The Race to Replace C & C++ [0] Andrew Kelley of Zig [1], Ginger Bill of Odin [2], and Joshua Huelsman [3] (worked on Jai) debate in earnest about moving beyond these languages and why it might matter. Self-plug since I hosted the podcast, but three compiler devs in the same room generated my favorite banter of 2020! [0] https://media.handmade-seattle.com/the-race-to-replace-c-and... [1] https://ziglang.org [2] https…

Just listened to this last night and I second this! It was fascinating hearing all of the different perspectives and design decisions. I've rarely heard a podcast done so well with so many guests so kudos on a great job hosting it Abner. (You may have seen me around the discord, I'm PH Test)

Yes! While I have you here, may I ask how you listened to it? There's the video with closed captions and the audio-only version... which one did you find most convenient?

Re: Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episode of 2020?

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Post by newbie789 »

TrueAnon podcast episode 100: Brat Camp.

It's about "therapy boarding schools" or "residential treatment facilities" that purport to help teens with behavioral or emotional issues, drug addiction etc. but often are absolutely horrifying dens of severe child abuse and borderline cult-like brainwashing techniques to get kids in line.

I can personally attest to the accuracy of their description of what goes on at these places, as I spent 18 months in one of the facilities that they're talking about. In fact, I'd say that Brace Belden didn't even cover some of the most terrible parts. That being said, it's a great intro for the uninitiated.

Keep in mind that this is kind of a comedy podcast that's highly irreverent and critical of society as a whole, and is often pottymouthed.

I suggest skipping the first 15 minutes or so, as it's a lot of goofing around before they get to the main topic.

To clarify, I do not endorse this podcast overall. I don't endorse any podcasts as I rarely listen to any of them. I had a friend suggest this particular episode because she knew about my experiences at this facility and thought I'd find it interesting. This is the only episode of this show that I've ever listened to.

https://www.stitcher.com/show/trueanon/episode/episode-100-b...

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