The Ghost

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The Ghost

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Dec 10, 2020

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Things are not always what they appear. A ghostwriter who pens eulogies, wedding vows, and work emails for his clients makes a case for the hidden help he provides.

Released:

Dec 10, 2020

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

Some stories are too sensitive, painful or potentially damaging to share publicly -- unless they can be shared anonymously. TED and Audible present Sincerely, X: an original audio series featuring talks from speakers whose ideas deserve to be heard, but whose identities must remain hidden. The first season features a compelling program of victims, perpetrators, investigators, activists, empaths and more.

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Episode 1: Dr. Burnout: She unveils a powerful perspective on how doctors must deepen their self-awareness. by Sincerely, X
20 min listen
Preview: Sincerely, X: In this original weekly podcast, TED and Audible bring the hidden ideas of anonymous speakers to light. by Sincerely, X
1 min listen
Episode 4: Sad in Silicon Valley: He got everything he thought he wanted. And that's when his problems began. by Sincerely, X
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Episode 3: Ex-Con: A remorseful insider brings us a hard-earned truth: prison is effective. by Sincerely, X
25 min listen
Share your idea—anonymously! Sincerely, X Season 2: Do you have an idea that’s too important to stay secret? We want to hear about it. by Sincerely, X
1 min listen
Episode 8: Reclaiming Power: A devastating assault. A story of how this powerful person turned loss into gain. by Sincerely, X
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Episode 9: Rural Woman: What happens when rural traditions need reinventing? by Sincerely, X
21 min listen
Episode 5: Equality Executive: Why does corporate America have so few female executives? by Sincerely, X
23 min listen
Episode 7: Mood Changer: An original approach to living with mental health, from the bottom up. by Sincerely, X
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Episode 2: Pepper Spray: When we are overwhelmed, we can lash out in ways that might otherwise be considered 'crazy'. by Sincerely, X
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Episode 6: Rescued by Ritual: This self-described "Midwestern mom" found a way to heal the trauma of a violent marriage entirely on her own. by Sincerely, X
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A Private Hell: How do you lead people when you have fundamentally different beliefs? by Sincerely, X
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Episode 10: Gifted Kid: A gifted child. A rough neighborhood. A teacher who knows how to break the cycle. by Sincerely, X
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Introducing Checking In with Susan David: If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this time, you’re not alone. by Sincerely, X
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Born Too Soon: Technology is saving babies earlier than ever, but the long term consequences aren't being made clear to parents. by Sincerely, X
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DNA Secrets: An at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. by Sincerely, X
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After The Cult: Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script. by Sincerely, X
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None of Your Business: A trans man in the South argues for his right to keep his history private and pushes against the idea that he must be "out" to be authentic and proud. by Sincerely, X
44 min listen
The Ghost: A ghostwriter who pens eulogies, wedding vows, and work emails for his clients makes a case for the hidden help he provides. by Sincerely, X
44 min listen
Soft Power: How do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? by Sincerely, X
36 min listen
Lethal Doubt: A Muslim woman escapes being killed by her own family. The police don't protect her—so she joins their ranks. Will she now be believed? by Sincerely, X
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Absolute Power: A judge who works in the juvenile justice system blows the whistle and reveals her plan to take power away from judges. by Sincerely, X
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Design Matters: A conversation with Sarah Kay: Today, we're sharing an episode from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective: Design Matters with Debbie Millman. For over 15 years, Debbie has been interviewing incredibly creative people about how they design the arc of their lives. For more interviews with people like Jacqueline Woodson, Hrishikesh Hirway, Claire Danes, Adam Grant, Cheryl Strayed and many more, follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this. And to learn more about the TED Audio Collective, visit audiocollective.ted.com by Sincerely, X
55 min listen
Lessons From a Sociopath: A woman with sociopathy argues that her condition is unfairly demonized in society and pulls back the curtain on this misunderstood disorder. by Sincerely, X
35 min listen
Conversations with People Who Hate Me: On the internet, nobody seems to remember you’re a real person. That’s especially true for Michael James Schneider, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen online. by Sincerely, X
51 min listen
Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala: You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. by Sincerely, X
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Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron. It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Jar Binks. Whispers begin to spread about big changes coming to the galaxy far, far away – and not everyone’s happy about it. Listen to The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks wherever you get your podcasts. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar by Sincerely, X
32 min listen

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Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron. It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Jar Binks. Whispers begin to spread about big changes coming to the galaxy far, far away – and not everyone’s happy about it. Listen to The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks wherever you get your podcasts. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar by Sincerely, X
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Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala: You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. by Sincerely, X
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Conversations with People Who Hate Me: On the internet, nobody seems to remember you’re a real person. That’s especially true for Michael James Schneider, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen online. by Sincerely, X
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Design Matters: A conversation with Sarah Kay: Today, we're sharing an episode from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective: Design Matters with Debbie Millman. For over 15 years, Debbie has been interviewing incredibly creative people about how they design the arc of their lives. For more interviews with people like Jacqueline Woodson, Hrishikesh Hirway, Claire Danes, Adam Grant, Cheryl Strayed and many more, follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this. And to learn more about the TED Audio Collective, visit audiocollective.ted.com by Sincerely, X
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None of Your Business: A trans man in the South argues for his right to keep his history private and pushes against the idea that he must be "out" to be authentic and proud. by Sincerely, X
44 min listen
Lessons From a Sociopath: A woman with sociopathy argues that her condition is unfairly demonized in society and pulls back the curtain on this misunderstood disorder. by Sincerely, X
35 min listen
Absolute Power: A judge who works in the juvenile justice system blows the whistle and reveals her plan to take power away from judges. by Sincerely, X
50 min listen
Born Too Soon: Technology is saving babies earlier than ever, but the long term consequences aren't being made clear to parents. by Sincerely, X
41 min listen
Lethal Doubt: A Muslim woman escapes being killed by her own family. The police don't protect her—so she joins their ranks. Will she now be believed? by Sincerely, X
38 min listen
Soft Power: How do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? by Sincerely, X
36 min listen
DNA Secrets: An at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. by Sincerely, X
35 min listen
After The Cult: Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script. by Sincerely, X
35 min listen
A Private Hell: How do you lead people when you have fundamentally different beliefs? by Sincerely, X
31 min listen
Introducing Checking In with Susan David: If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this time, you’re not alone. by Sincerely, X
13 min listen
Share your idea—anonymously! Sincerely, X Season 2: Do you have an idea that’s too important to stay secret? We want to hear about it. by Sincerely, X
1 min listen
Episode 10: Gifted Kid: A gifted child. A rough neighborhood. A teacher who knows how to break the cycle. by Sincerely, X
27 min listen
Episode 9: Rural Woman: What happens when rural traditions need reinventing? by Sincerely, X
21 min listen
Episode 8: Reclaiming Power: A devastating assault. A story of how this powerful person turned loss into gain. by Sincerely, X
18 min listen
Episode 7: Mood Changer: An original approach to living with mental health, from the bottom up. by Sincerely, X
19 min listen
Episode 6: Rescued by Ritual: This self-described "Midwestern mom" found a way to heal the trauma of a violent marriage entirely on her own. by Sincerely, X
26 min listen
Episode 5: Equality Executive: Why does corporate America have so few female executives? by Sincerely, X
23 min listen
Episode 4: Sad in Silicon Valley: He got everything he thought he wanted. And that's when his problems began. by Sincerely, X
30 min listen
Episode 3: Ex-Con: A remorseful insider brings us a hard-earned truth: prison is effective. by Sincerely, X
25 min listen
Episode 2: Pepper Spray: When we are overwhelmed, we can lash out in ways that might otherwise be considered 'crazy'. by Sincerely, X
27 min listen
Episode 1: Dr. Burnout: She unveils a powerful perspective on how doctors must deepen their self-awareness. by Sincerely, X
20 min listen
Preview: Sincerely, X: In this original weekly podcast, TED and Audible bring the hidden ideas of anonymous speakers to light. by Sincerely, X
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