Preconceived
Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, technology, health, history, and beyond.
With a blend of curiosity and critical thinking, Zale navigates through complex topics, offering his audience a chance to gain new insights and broaden their horizons. Whether it's debunking myths, confronting biases, or simply indulging in the joy of learning something new, Preconceived is more than just a podcast; it's an invitation to view the world through a different lens.
Join Zale Mednick every week on Preconceived for enlightening conversations that promise to inspire, inform, and intrigue. Perfect for the inquisitive mind, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone eager to challenge their understanding of the world and embrace the complexity and beauty of human existence.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 336
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Wine Deconstructed (Repost)
This episode from mid 2019 was a listener favourite. Have you ever sat down at a restaurant and felt out of sorts pretending to know which wine to order? What stories and backgrounds can be told in …
00:44:45 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
73. In Prison for Murder - Part 2
After one of the most controversial murder trials in Canadian history, Rick Sauve was ultimately convicted of first degree murder. What followed for him was over seventeen years spent in prison, incl…
00:40:19 |
Tue 27 Oct 2020
72. On Trial for Murder - Part 1
A person's life can change in the blink of a eye. And for Rick Sauve, that life changing moment came on October 18, 1978, when a member of another bike club was shot and killed right in front of him.…
00:45:03 |
Tue 20 Oct 2020
Toronto Mayor Crombie on Politics (Repost)
As election season in the United States is upon us, I am reposting this episode with the wise Mayor Crombie which sheds an honest and candid look on what it is like to be a politician. Former Toron…
00:50:01 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
71. Functional Genomics - My DNA Results
The personalization of medical treatments and preventions based on one's unique DNA will likely emerge as a mainstay in the field of medicine. In this episode, geneticist Dr. Mansoor Mohammed reveals…
00:54:53 |
Tue 13 Oct 2020
70. HIV - 'My Fabulous Disease'
Mark King was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. Before a treatment was developed in the nineties, he saw many close friends succumb to the disease, all the while struggling with the reality of his own diag…
00:46:20 |
Tue 06 Oct 2020
The Baby Decision (Repost)
This episode from over a year ago was one of our most popular, helping people navigate one of the most important decisions in their lives - whether or not to have kids! How does one make this ever i…
00:43:48 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
69. Children of Nazis
How would you cope if you suddenly found out that your parents were not who you thought they were? This was the scenario in which many Germans found themselves at the end of World War II, when news s…
00:39:42 |
Tue 29 Sep 2020
68. The Sperminator - 70 Kids and Counting
Ari Nagel is perhaps the most famous sperm donor in the world. He has fathered seventy children through sperm donation and has more children on the way. Unlike traditional sperm donation, Ari does no…
00:46:41 |
Tue 22 Sep 2020
67. Dreams
Harvard Professor and psychologist Dr. Deirdre Barrett is one of the most well-renowned dream experts in the world. She joins Zale to discuss all things dreams-related. What exactly is a dream? How, …
00:44:06 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
66. Unorthodox - Leaving Extremist Religion
Gene Steinberg was born and raised in a Jewish Hasidic community in New York. At age 28, he made the difficult decision to leave orthodox-Judaism to live a life more aligned with his personal values.…
00:51:17 |
Tue 08 Sep 2020
65. Cancel Culture - The Dangers of Censorship
On July 7th, Harper's Magazine published "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate", which was signed by world-renowned public figures and thought leaders including Malcolm Gladwell, Noam Chomsky and J.K.…
00:51:20 |
Tue 01 Sep 2020
64. Magic
What exactly is magic? Is it simply a series of tricks rehearsed to perfection, or is there a more fantastical element to it? How do mentalism, precision and "deception" play into the world of magic?…
00:46:09 |
Tue 25 Aug 2020
63. Psychedelics - The Right to Consciousness
When many people think about psychedelic drugs, they think about hippies and counterculture in the 1960s. But research into the medical uses of LSD, psilocybin, ketamine and other psychedelics was we…
00:40:45 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
62. Last Will and Testament
We all know that we are going to die. But even with this knowledge, many of us still do not have last wills and testaments. So why is it so crucial that one does have a will, regardless of age and de…
00:35:16 |
Tue 11 Aug 2020
61. The Legacy of Rome - Lessons from Ancient History
When examining ancient history, it can be hard to decipher myth from reality. Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great have gained legendary status as some of history's most renowned figures; yet they a…
00:46:43 |
Tue 04 Aug 2020
60. Black Lives Matter in Canada
As the Black Lives Matter movement gains worldwide attention, it is important to take an honest look at the history of Black discrimination in our own country. While perhaps less known, Canada had it…
00:56:44 |
Tue 28 Jul 2020
59. Poison in the Home - Keeping Your Kids Safe
In a collaboration with Parachute Canada, Preconceived explores why poisoning is a leading cause of accidental deaths in Canada. Which substances are the most common culprits of accidental poisoning …
00:30:21 |
Sun 26 Jul 2020
58. Selling Sex
Both the legality of prostitution and the ethics of sex work are highly debated topics worldwide. Is there anything inherently wrong with a person deciding to sell sex for money? Beyond this, what is…
00:36:24 |
Tue 21 Jul 2020
57. The Holocaust - A Survivor's Insights
Nate Leipciger survived the Holocaust over 75 years ago. Like millions of others, Nate's world as he knew it was thrown into unimaginable upheaval. His mother and sister were murdered in Auschwitz, a…
01:01:04 |
Tue 14 Jul 2020
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