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  • Michael Hallsworth: Escaping the Hypocrisy Trap

    Michael Hallsworth: Escaping the Hypocrisy Trap
    Jan 25 2026
    Today we’re putting The Tonearm's needle on author and behavioral scientist Michael Hallsworth.Michel has spent the last two decades applying behavioral science to real-world problems at the Behavioural Insights Team. He's held positions at Princeton, Columbia, Imperial College London, and the University of Pennsylvania.Michael's new book, The Hypocrisy Trap, takes on something we all recognize instantly but rarely understand: why we're so quick to spot hypocrisy in others yet are blind to it in ourselves. He shows how our hunt for inconsistency has become a weapon in politics and daily life, one that actually breeds more of what it tries to eliminate. The book reveals why some hypocrisy might be unavoidable in functioning democracies, and how our relentless attacks on it can backfire in dangerous ways.We talk about double standards, the psychology behind moral accusations, and why the most authentic-seeming politicians might be the most deceptive. Michael explains how we can tell the difference between hypocrisy that harms society and the everyday compromises that allow us to function together.–Dig DeeperGuest and BooksVisit Michael Hallsworth at michaelhallsworth.comPurchase Michael Hallsworth's The Hypocrisy Trap: How Changing What We Criticize Can Improve Our Lives from MIT Press, Penguin Random House, Bookshop, Barnes and Noble, or AmazonMichael Hallsworth and Elspeth Kirkman's Behavioral Insights from MIT PressConnect with Michael Hallsworth on LinkedInBehavioral Scientist column by Michael HallsworthOrganizations and InstitutionsThe Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) - World-leading organization applying behavioral science in support of social purpose goalsDr. Michael Hallsworth at BITMaster of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program at University of PennsylvaniaImperial College LondonColumbia UniversityPrinceton UniversityKey Concepts and ResearchBehavioral economics and public policy - Michael Hallsworth's Google Scholar profileNature Human Behaviour - Journal featuring Hallsworth's researchJournal of Public EconomicsThe LancetHistorical and Philosophical ReferencesHannah Arendt's On Revolution - Analysis of the French and American RevolutionsHannah Arendt on hypocrisy and the Reign of Terror - "Robespierre's war upon hypocrisy transformed the 'despotism of liberty' into the Reign of Terror"The French Revolution Reign of Terror - Historical contextMaximilien Robespierre - Key figure in the French RevolutionPolitical Examples DiscussedBoris Johnson's COVID-19 party scandal - The "Partygate" scandal discussed in the episodeBrexit and UK politicsRelated Reading"Our Hypocrisy Blind Spot" by Michael Hallsworth - Essay in Behavioral Scientist"The Future of Behavioral Insights Demands Human-Centered Design" - Hallsworth and Kirkman on behavioral scienceHannah Arendt quotes on hypocrisy - "What makes it so plausible to assume that hypocrisy is the vice of vices is that integrity can indeed exist under the cover of all other vices except this one"-Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    50 mins
  • John Mlynczak: Why NAMM Still Matters in 2026

    John Mlynczak: Why NAMM Still Matters in 2026
    Jan 18 2026
    We're putting The Tonearm's needle on John Mlynczak, President and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants.NAMM is the trade association for the music, sound, and event industries. Basically, NAMM represents the companies that make the tools your favorite music artists use to create their work.John has spent years at Hal Leonard and PreSonus Audio, where music education meets technology. He built curricula, managed platforms, and taught teachers how to use tech in their classrooms.Now he runs an organization that's rethinking what a trade show means when the music industry has gone digital. NAMM just celebrated its 125th anniversary, but John isn't interested in nostalgia. He's asking harder questions about how people discover instruments, how they learn to play them, and why gathering in person still matters when you can order anything online. The NAMM Show draws tens of thousands of people to Anaheim every January (this January 20 - 24, to be exact), and the numbers behind those crowds tell a story about content, influence, and how musicians connect with gear today.We talk about John’s shift from teaching in Louisiana to shaping industry strategy, why music advocacy needs to be offensive rather than defensive, and what happens when trade shows have to prove their value in real time.–Dig DeeperGuest and Organization:Visit NAMM at namm.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInJohn Mlynczak's NAMM ProfileThe NAMM Show 2026 - January 23-25, Anaheim, CaliforniaNAMM Show Registration and App InformationEducational Background and Previous Roles:Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Music EducationLouisiana State University - Master's degrees in Music Performance and Education LeadershipHal Leonard - Music publishing and educationPreSonus Audio - Audio technology and recording equipmentNoteflight - Online music notation softwareMusic Education Organizations:Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME)Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA)NAMM FoundationSupportMusic CoalitionNAfME (National Association for Music Education)Music Technology Tools Mentioned:GarageBand - Apple's music creation softwareCubase - Digital audio workstationEssential Elements Interactive - Music education platformNAMM Events and Awards:She Rocks Awards - Celebrating women in musicParnelli Awards - Honoring live event professionalsNAMM U - Educational programming and resourcesPerformance Groups:MetWinds - John's current performance ensembleMusical Reference:Alexander Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto - The piece John performed as a cocky freshmanIndustry Research and Reports:NAMM Industry Insights - Music products industry dataTrade Show Executive - Conference John mentioned attending–• Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    52 mins
  • Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe

    Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe
    Jan 11 2026
    Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Patricia Brennan, a vibraphonist and composer who grew up in Veracruz, Mexico, playing salsa with her dad while listening to Hendrix and Zeppelin with her mom. She studied classical percussion at the Curtis Institute, performed with Yo-Yo Ma and the Philadelphia Orchestra, then found her voice and career in jazz and improvisation.Patricia’s latest album, Of The Near And Far, takes constellations from the summer sky and turns them into music. She superimposes the circle of fifths over star patterns to generate pitches, then turns them into compositions that reflect a voice as unique as the compositional approach. Patricia’s ten-piece ensemble features a jazz quintet, a string quartet, and an electronic musician, all conducted by Eli Greenhoe. Hot on the heels of her 2024 release, Breaking Stretch, which won Album of the Year and Vibraphonist of the Year in the DownBeat Critics Poll, Patricia's here to talk about finding symmetry between the cosmos and composition, why she carries a telescope wherever she goes, and how ancient myths and modern astronomy shape her work.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Patricia Brennan's album Of The Near And Far)–Dig DeeperArtist and AlbumVisit Patricia Brennan at patriciabrennanvibes.com and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePurchase Patricia Brennan's Of The Near And Far from Pyroclastic Records, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choicePatricia Brennan's acclaimed 2024 album Breaking Stretch on Pyroclastic RecordsEducational InstitutionsCurtis Institute of Music – Philadelphia conservatory where Patricia studied classical percussionYouth Orchestra of the Americas – Continental ensemble Patricia joined at age seventeenCollaborators and Ensemble MembersSylvie Courvoisier, pianistMiles Okazaki, guitaristKim Cass, bassistJohn Hollenbeck, drummer and composerKyle Armbrust, violistArktureye (Noel Brennan) – Electronic musician and Patricia's duo partner in MOCHEli Greenhoe, conductorMusical Influences and ReferencesKeiko Abe – Japanese marimbist who transformed the instrumentRadiohead – In RainbowsErik Satie – "Gnossienne No. 1"Glenn Gould performing BachPhilip Glass – String QuartetsGyörgy Ligeti – AtmosphèresGrachan Moncur III – Evolution featuring Bobby HutchersonKid Koala – Canadian turntablistEighth Blackbird – Contemporary chamber music ensembleFania All-Stars – Legendary salsa supergroupComposers MentionedTōru Takemitsu – Japanese composerIannis Xenakis – Greek-French composerKarlheinz Stockhausen – German composerEdgard Varèse – French-American composerJohn Cage – American experimental composerSteve Reich – American minimalist composerDavid Lang – Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Bang on a Can co-founderAstronomical ReferencesAndromeda Galaxy (M31) – Nearest major galaxy to the Milky WayCircle of fifths – Music theory concept used in Patricia's compositional systemConstellation guide – Reference for the star patterns inspiring the albumNASA's Sounds of Space – Astronomical recordings translated into audio–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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