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
210. The Sports Agent
In the life of an athlete, one of the major decision points is getting a sports agent to negotiate on their behalf. For most athletes, this is just ‘what you do’, the status quo. But recently, this…
00:36:51 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
209. Do You Believe in Jesus?
With over two billion followers worldwide, Christianity is the most popular religion in the world. For some, the preconception is ‘of course Christianity is the correct religious view’, with so many …
00:50:00 |
Tue 22 Aug 2023
208. The Film Critic - What Makes a Great Movie?
In the wake of 'Barbenheimer', there is perhaps more excitement surrounding the moviegoing experience than there has been in many years. But why does it feel like the film industry has been a bit la…
00:37:25 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
The Atomic Bomb
Shinji Mikamo is a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. His daughter, psychologist Dr. Akiko Mikamo, joins the podcast to share her father's story of survival and resilience in the fa…
00:44:38 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
207. Whole Body MRI
What if you could undergo a scan of of your whole body once a year to screen for any tumors, aneurysms, or any other medical abnormalities? On the surface, it sounds like a great idea, and indeed man…
00:51:04 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
206. Plant-Based Food
Most of us are familiar with the ethical quandaries of eating meat, and in particular the large-scale abuse of animals in modern-day farming and mass meat production. And in many ways, the question …
00:45:39 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
205. Ice Baths and Cold Showers
Over the past several years, plunges into freezing cold ice baths have become increasingly popular – trendy even. There are growing communities of those who engage in the ritual of ice baths together…
00:47:16 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Israel and Palestine - A Complex History
The conflict in Israel and Palestine predates even the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. This episode explores the complicated history of Israel and Palestine, chronicling the ancient history …
02:01:17 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
204. A New Era of Parenting
When one thinks of traditional parenting, one might remember a stern talking to, or maybe even punished. In many ways, the traditional paradigm of parenting has been quite disciplinarian. In some reg…
00:46:18 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
203. Euphemism Treadmill - Have We Become Too Sensitive?
If one looks at the English language, there are many terms now considered offensive that were considered commonplace, perhaps even sensitive, just a few decades ago. A typical pattern tends to emerge…
00:39:57 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
202. The Musician Myth
When one of thinks of a musician, the first image that might come to mind is their favorite recording artist. But the reality is – there are millions of musicians in the world who are not on your fav…
00:34:41 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
201. Germany - A Complicated Legacy
In modern times, Germany is considered one of the more progressive Western countries in the world. During the Syrian refugee crisis, few countries took in as many Syrians as Germany did. But despite …
00:45:36 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
200. The Ultimate Preconceptions
In our 200th episode, Zale highlights some of the greatest preconceptions that have come to light for him over the course of series. Is the word 'extremism' overused? How do we analyze our preconcept…
00:41:45 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
199. The Art of Conversation
We’ve all been to a party and felt a bit awkward walking around, immersing ourselves in some conversations that go nowhere, approaching someone we've kind of met before but don’t really know, and gau…
00:42:38 |
Tue 30 May 2023
198. Male Birth Control
When one thinks of birth control, it might be natural one might think of women before thinking of men. Aside from condoms and vasectomies, medical forms of birth control have really been directed to…
00:43:26 |
Tue 23 May 2023
197. Attention Span
Do you ever feel like you can’t simply sit down and do one task uninterrupted? When you sit down to do some work on your laptop, how soon before you check your email unnecessarily, or grab your phon…
00:42:40 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Regretting Motherhood
Few would admit to regretting their decision to become parents. But that doesn't mean there are not people who do indeed regret the choice to have kids. Is it possible to still love your children whi…
00:55:50 |
Tue 09 May 2023
196. Myths of Human Evolution and the Ancient Past
The history of humankind has been contemplated for millennia. How did we come to be the dominant life form on the planet? Many stories have been told over the course of civilization to try and expl…
00:31:34 |
Tue 02 May 2023
195. The Beatles
There are certain things that are just ‘knowns’ in the world, preconceptions in the sense that we take particular facts for granted. One such ‘knowns’ in the world is that The Beatles is perhaps the …
00:44:32 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
194. Before Evil - The 'Humanization' of Dictators
When you think of some of the most brutal 20th century dictators, your mind likely conjures up images of ruthlessness, mass death, and anything associated with evil. And while there is no doubt that …
00:48:43 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
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