Preconceived
Hosted by Zale · Snack Labs
4.2from 145 ratings
- 371
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 145
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 17K
- YouTube views
About 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Snack Labs
- Category
- education · society & culture · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Feb 2019
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 371 episodes have a transcript.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
320. How to Change Someone’s Mind: The Art of Ethical Persuasion
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
319. Why We Love Superheroes: What They Tell Us About Ourselves
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
318. What Makes a Great Actor? The Secrets Behind Incredible Performances
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320. How to Change Someone’s Mind: The Art of Ethical Persuasion
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It partly because I believe in education, and I think everyone should have an opportunity to develop public speaking skills and develop their knowledge in ways that make you a good public speaker. It's not the answer I would give, though, because I'm first and foremost a philosopher and an ethicist, and I'm coming at persuasion from that angle. And lots of the books that are out there on persuasion are by psychologists, they're by people who specialize in rhetoric. And all of that is really good, but it runs into this problem you mentioned about, I don't know, is this a skill for good? Is this a skill for... […]
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- Colin Marshall
- Danny Fingeroth
- Cynthia Ashperger
- Adam Aizer
- Joel Christensen
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- YouTube views
- 16,799
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 26 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.0 / 5
- 119 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100
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- Quality
- 92
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 66
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Who hosts Preconceived?
Zale host the show. Published by Snack Labs.
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