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2 days ago
2 days ago
In the first part of today's show, we delved into Bob Iger's statement about Disney+, revealing it as "Not a Profitable Business." Next, we paid tribute to the late Daniel Dennett, a profound philosopher of consciousness. Lastly, we explored the unprecedented behaviors of Antarctica, pondering whether it can recover from its current state.
Today's unpopular opinion was that video games should be recognized as an art form.
In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name an artform. Additionally, we discussed Milan's controversial new proposal to ban ice cream, pizza, and more after midnight.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Loud Cars and Psychopathy, Sodium Batteries Charge in Seconds, Alzheimer's Stress Link
In the first part of today's show, we delved into an Ontario study suggesting that fans of loud cars are typically young, male, and may score high on psychopathy and sadism metrics. Then, we discussed a breakthrough by researchers who developed a sodium battery capable of rapid charging in just a few seconds. Finally, we explored a study revealing that stressful life events during childhood and midlife could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Today's unpopular opinion was that junk food should be taxed like cigarettes.
In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name a kind of junk food. Later, we learned about Metallica's James Hetfield using Lemmy Kilmister's ashes in his Motorhead tattoo.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
In the first part of today's show, we explored a new paradigm in animal consciousness with scientists proposing that even insects might have sentience. Then we delved into a fascinating study where ChatGPT-4 outperformed human psychologists in a test of social intelligence. Lastly, we discussed an innovative AI model from MIT that can predict human behavior with uncanny accuracy.
Today's unpopular opinion was "The Importance of Sports in Schools is Exaggerated."
In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name a place where adults make friends. Later, we uncovered a humorous incident where vultures, initially feared to be dying, were actually just "too drunk to fly."
The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In the first part of today's show, we looked at the recent decision by UK lawmakers to potentially ban smoking for individuals born after 2009. Then we dive into entertainment news, discussing the James Bond trailer that garnered 2.3 million views despite being an AI-generated fake, and Quentin Tarantino's latest project update, confirming that his final film will not be 'The Movie Critic' as the project has been scrapped. Lastly, we discovered how AI is revolutionizing medicine by tracing mysterious metastatic cancers back to their source.
Today's unpopular opinion was that having a large social circle is overrated.
In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name a place where adults make friends. Later, we saw Brazilian police detain a woman suspected of taking a dead man to a bank to withdraw a loan.
The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Dating App Disruptors, Evolution's Kind Side, Fried Chicken Fiasco
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In the first part of today's show, we looked at how The Marriage Pact, a Stanford economics project now at nearly 90 colleges, is shaking up the dating scene by sidelining looks. Then we discussed a recent study revealing the most valued traits in a romantic partner, which turned out to be quite the pleasant surprise. Finally, we explored an intriguing idea in evolutionary biology asking if kindness, rather than survival of the fittest, drives our progress.
Today's unpopular opinion was "Finding Your 'Life's Purpose' Is Unnecessary."
In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name a job that feels more like a calling than just a "job." Later we saw how a B.C. man's pursuit of fried chicken led to an unexpected car crash.
The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat.
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
In the first part of today's show, we looked at China’s groundbreaking development in technology with the Taichi chip, which could be a game-changer in powering artificial general intelligence. Then we talk about recent research suggesting that sleeping more can help flush unwanted waste from the brain, promoting better cognitive function. Finally, we discovered how California has achieved a critical environmental milestone by sustaining it for nearly two weeks.
Today's unpopular opinion was "Patience is not always a virtue."
In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something people have to wait for. Later we saw a bizarre incident where a man was arrested after pressing his naked butt against a water faucet in a Tokyo park.
The ProBoh Show is a variety variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat.
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Rise of Dumbphones, OJ Simpson's Death, Amazon's Automation
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In the first part of today's show, we explored the passing of OJ Simpson, the NFL star known for the 'trial of the century', who died at the age of 76. We then delved into how Amazon, as the world's second-largest private employer, has expanded its robotic workforce to over 750,000, effectively replacing over 100,000 human jobs. Finally, we discussed the surprising trend of the dumbphone boom, where simplicity in mobile technology is making a significant comeback.
Today's unpopular opinion was "Spontaneity is overrated."
In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name something people hire someone to plan. We also looked into the tragic news of a French woman found dead in an Italian church; police suspect she was searching for ghosts in a possible TikTok stunt.
The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Tune in to catch up on the day's news highlights, test your wits with our games, and join in our lively discussions.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Breaking Heat Records, Tech Tycoons Hunt Aliens, Learning Whale Language
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In the first part of today's show, we explored the unsettling news that March has marked the 10th consecutive month to be the hottest on record, according to scientists. Then, we delved into the story of a Harvard professor who's risking his academic reputation in an extraordinary quest to find extraterrestrial life, supported financially by tech moguls. Finally, we were fascinated by the efforts of scientists learning to communicate with whales, a groundbreaking endeavor in interspecies communication.
Today's unpopular opinion stirred the pot with the assertion that "The age of social media has passed."
In the second half of our show, we turned to our audience with the question: What is something people share on social media? The responses were both predictable and surprising. Additionally, we explored the intriguing trend among Millennials and Gen Z individuals who are choosing to splurge on groceries.
The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat.
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