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Discussions: 2026-W43 — page 37
Discussions added each week. These are publication dates here; the original episodes may be older.
- 10:00–15:00
Aldrete discusses Roman ancestor masks and the pressure of family reputation, then considers modern memories of conflict.
- 5:00–10:00
Aldrete describes the agricultural basis of ancient societies and explains why Roman history remains influential.
- 0:00–5:00
Aldrete and Fridman introduce ancient history through Hannibal, mortality and the question of how much human behaviour has changed.
- 1:48:09–1:50:24
Edgley recounts Zátopek’s Olympic distance-running victories and a marathon anecdote, then describes the training volume he attributes to the runner.
- 1:50:24–1:52:00
Edgley continues his Zátopek anecdotes and argues that enjoying training matters, before the speakers introduce last-person-standing races.
- 27:14–31:00
Edgley recounts rapids, injuries and encounters with wildlife during his Yukon swim.
- 1:10:00–1:12:00
Edgley describes wind against tide and jellyfish exposure, and the speakers reflect on the scale of the ocean.
- 2:39:00–2:42:00
Edgley recounts a failed wetsuit toilet arrangement during the Yukon swim and the difficulty of being helped out afterwards.
- 2:10:00–2:13:20
Edgley recounts a water-polo injury; the speakers watch underwater contact and discuss the sport’s endurance demands.
- 2:07:00–2:10:00
Edgley describes his water-polo background and recalls the Hungary–Soviet match known as Blood in the Water.
- 1:52:00–1:54:50
The speakers watch Mark’s ultra-running footage, discuss his competitive tactics and look at updates from another race.
- 1:54:50–1:56:00
Edgley recalls mistaking trees for spectators during a night swim, then returns to mind games in ultra-running.
- 2:34:00–2:38:00
Edgley and Rogan recount recovery experiences with therapies including stem cells, while discussing variable providers and the need for more investigation.
- 1:43:20–1:45:20
The speakers look up elevations around Dagestan and discuss mountain training and dehydration practices.
- 1:24:00–1:27:10
The speakers compare strongmen’s boxing technique and discuss Marcelo Garcia’s approach to grappling larger opponents.
- 1:19:00–1:22:00
Edgley uses sprint swimming and footage of Eddie Hall lifting to explain what he calls a strength reserve for endurance work.
- 1:16:00–1:19:00
Edgley explains his reasons for carrying muscle on long swims and discusses Cam McEvoy’s weighted pull-up training.
- 22:20–27:14
Edgley recalls diving with sharks, while the speakers discuss shark behaviour and watch encounters involving different species.
- 1:38:10–1:39:35
Rogan discusses a fatal shark attack and an unconfirmed explanation involving discarded animal carcasses.
- 47:00–49:50
Edgley describes collecting environmental DNA during the Iceland swim and racing weather and a family deadline.
- 1:45:20–1:48:09
Edgley recalls training with runners in Namibia and repeats an explanation he was given about Kenyan runners and pain tolerance.
- 1:56:00–1:59:00
The speakers compare mind games in MMA rivalries and question whether one personality or lifestyle explains sporting excellence.
- 15:00–17:58
Edgley describes an ant ritual and keeping silent; the conversation turns to snake injuries and Rogan’s concerns about travel and pollution.
- 2:38:00–2:39:00
Rogan calls for more studies of therapies; Edgley recalls food during his hospital recovery.