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Smart Cookies

Zaza
French Revolution
Witchcraft
KGB
Espionage
Fall Of Rome
East Germany
Early Modern Period
History Of Witch Trials
Barbarians
Western Civilization
Political Economy
Agriculture
Napoleon Bonaparte
Eastern Europe
FBI
United States
Supernatural Beliefs
Christianity
Gender Dynamics In Witch Hunts
The Enlightenment

Host Zaza talks to some of the SMARTEST PEOPLE on the planet, getting his greedy hands on as many topics as he can 😋🧠

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The era of neoliberal globalisation that has dominated economies 90's and early 2000's is coming to an end. But what comes next?

Renowned economist and inequality researcher Branko Milanovic believes the world is entering a much more precarious pha... more

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As someone who moved to Japan not too long ago I was always fascinated with the country's unique history, particularly with the question of how did a country so completely isolated from the industrial revolution become a global superpower in just a f... more

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The old version of the story went something like this - Homo Sapiens appeared in Africa around 2 to 300.00 years ago and for most of that time, we lived in small hunter gatherer communities, competing with other animals, sometimes more, and sometimes... more

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In the past 2 decades literacy rates have dropped dramatically... and so have our IQ scores.

Writer James Marriott believes these two facts are connected. His Substack article, "The dawn of the post-literate society and the end of civilisation," in... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Harding
Cultural Historian of Japan, author of several books on Japanese history
University of Edinburgh
Episode: From SAMURAI to SHINKANSEN - the Rise, Fall and Stagnation of MODERN JAPAN, with Prof. Christopher Harding
Joseph Kellner
Historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, author of The Spirit of Socialism
University of Georgia
Episode: Hare Krishna, Russian Jesus and the End of the World - Cultural Chaos during the COLLAPSE of the Soviet Union, with Prof. Joseph Kellner
Dr. David Armstrong McKay
Climate biosphere scientist, communicator, and advocate
University of Sussex, University of Exeter
Episode: Joe Rogan keeps claiming the EARTH is cooling down. I talk to an actual CLIMATE scientist to dispel the BS. With David Armstrong McKay
Mouin Rabbani
Researcher and analyst specializing in Palestinian affairs and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Author of Gaza Apocalypse
Episode: Genocide in GAZA, the biggest crime of our time. With Mouin Rabbani
Yang-Wen Zheng
Professor of Chinese History at the University of Manchester and author of Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History
University of Manchester
Episode: The notorious two OPIUM WARS that ushered in China's century of HUMILIATION. With Prof. Yang-Wen Zheng
Professor Nicholas Morton
Historian from Nottingham Trent University and author of 'The Mongol Storm.'
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: The one power that finally managed to BEAT BACK the ruthless MONGOL invasions. With Prof. Nicholas Morton | Pt. 2
Martin Gutmann
An author, historian, and professor focused on leadership management and technology.
Not specified
Episode: In politics and in the workplace, WHY do we keep electing BAD LEADERS? With Dr. Martin Gutmann
Marci Shore
Historian and Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs, author of The Taste of Ashes
Munk School of Global Affairs
Episode: The TOTALITARIANISM of Stalin, Hitler and... Trump? With Prof. Marci Shore
Marcus Chown
Award-winning writer and broadcaster, former radio astronomer at Caltech
Author of The Ascent of Gravity, Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You, and The Afterglow of Creation, among others
Episode: The MIND-BENDING science of BLACK HOLES, with Marcus Chown

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Zaza
Host of Smart Cookies, engaging in discussions with experts across a range of topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Really interesting in depth interviews.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bragcat
    4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Subject area experts speaking at length about their field with good questions sprinkled in. Highly recommend. I came for the French Revolution with David Andress and have now bought his book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfinbar
    United States4 months ago
  • Infectious curiosity

    This has become one of my favourite podcasts. The host’s voracious curiosity and wide ranging interests especially in history and philosophy open up interesting doors. While some of the earlier episodes are wobbly, over time it has become an excellent entertaining source of information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim B Canada
    Canada7 months ago

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The host's informed queries and curiosity have been noted as highlights, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.

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From SAMURAI to SHINKANSEN - the Rise, Fall and Stagnation of MODERN JAPAN, with Prof. Christopher Harding
Q: How do the militarists take over in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s?
The younger generation felt the civilian politicians were failing, leading to a perception that the military needed to take control to ensure Japan's interests were prioritized, as they were largely disconnected from rural struggles and concerns.
From SAMURAI to SHINKANSEN - the Rise, Fall and Stagnation of MODERN JAPAN, with Prof. Christopher Harding
Q: What was the reason for Japan's spectacular rise after World War II? Was it Japanese ingenuity, American aid, or something else?
It was a combination of factors, including American support in the post-war years, Japan's existing technological and industrial capacity, and a concerted effort by Japanese society to come together to rebuild.
The alluring MYSTERIES of Göbekli Tepe - the OLDEST monumental site in the world, with Jens Notroff
Q: What about the culture? Can you summarize anything from all of these sculptures?
The sculptures depict typical hunted animals, suggesting a strong emphasis on hunting and a shift in how humans saw their role in nature.
The alluring MYSTERIES of Göbekli Tepe - the OLDEST monumental site in the world, with Jens Notroff
Q: Can we say with a degree of certainty that the complex at Gubekli Tepe was indeed built by hunter-gatherers?
Yes, we can say that it was constructed by Neolithic hunter-gatherers, based on evidence found at the site.
Joe Rogan keeps claiming the EARTH is cooling down. I talk to an actual CLIMATE scientist to dispel the BS. With David Armstrong McKay
Q: Why do you think climate denialists exist in 2025?
It's largely due to worldviews and narratives that reject scientific facts, influenced by powerful interests.

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2. Joseph Kellner
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4. Mouin Rabbani
5. Yang-Wen Zheng
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8. Marci Shore

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