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Everything About Anything - Three students, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan, talk about everything about anything.
In this episode, the trio continues their conversation about democracy. The discuss the inefficiency of democracy and howlegitimacy is often gained through results instead of support, making highly democratised processes extremely ineffective. They also talk about how this prompts thoughts of the alternatives to democracy, and how the best compromise - representative democracy - is increasingly compromised.
In this episode, the trio has a conversation about the premise of democracy. They discuss the difficulty of following people's will, the disparity of democracy's goals and what happens in practice, and the lack of incentives that drives talents away from politics.
In this episode, the trio wraps up their discussion of Cross-strait relations. The talk about how some people push certain agendas and ignore the legal status quo, the weird obsession of the DPP's active undermining of the ROC government's legitimacy, and how cultural and national identity play a part.
Join Roddy and Adrian as they talk about the recent infamous assassination of political influencer Charlie Kirk and how some people must understand that political violence is not the way.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. The pre-recorded session is thus not always in chronological order in relation to regular episodes.
Join Adrian and Roddy as they talk about the peculiar revenge psychology in practice in modern politics and the grim situation of their clubs' recruitment.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. The pre-recorded session is thus not always in chronological order in relation to regular episodes.
In this episode, the trio continues their discussion of Cross-strait relations. The talk about the potential reasons behind the relative ignorance of the younger generations on the issue, the difficulty of navigating the sea of overwhelming information and the subsequent challenge of biased narratives instead of misinformation, and the incompetence and lack of information of the standardised curriculum about the topic.
Join Roddy and Adrian as they talk about course selection, social battery, anticlimactic plots in literature, and more.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. The pre-recorded session is thus not in chronological order in relation to regular episodes.
In this episode, the trio kicks off the new theme format with the first topic - Cross-strait relations: Taiwan and the World. Adrian gives an analytical view of how outsiders see the China-Taiwan situation and the influence of biased narratives from international media outlets on the issue. The conversation also touched on the age-old question of identity and its role in Taiwanese politics before turning to the discussion of the recent recall votes.
In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy welcome a special guest, Kun, a civil engineering student at NTU. He recounts his personal journey to Taiwan, marked by visa rejections, the threat of conscription in Myanmar, and eventual support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kun talks about the corruption and instability in his home country, while also pointing out the danger of rising anti-China sentiment and political polarisation in Taiwan.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the frustration and challenges associated with people's unwillingness to take responsibility. They also discuss why their generation is very commonly accused of instinctively criticising institutions instead of themselves.
In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy discuss exhaustion, underpaid student labour, and the toll of organising passion-driven events. They also explore whether extroverts have an advantage in modern society, debating how personality affects professional and social outcomes across cultures and industries.
In this episode, Adrian and Evan discuss the realisations they have had. They talk about the positions they have previously taken but later changed, the things they thought they would never agree with, and things others kept trying to convince them yet it took years before they understood.
Join Adrian and Evan as they talk about low interest rate policy, the overly competitive students in medical school, and more.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. The pre-recorded session is thus not in chronological order in relation to regular episodes.
Join Adrian and Evan as they talk about their completion of the freshman year of college, World Happiness Report 2025, and more.
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In this episode, the trio discuss the value of preserving and respecting traditions, the different approach by conservatives when making changes, how green energy is difficult in Taiwan, and more.
In this episode, the trio discuss the definition of the Woke Left. Adrian introduces his observation that links the obsession with identity politics with the difficulty in the pursuit of economic equality since the end of the Cold War.
In this episode, the trio discuss Gen Z's tendency to switch positions and opinions. The conversation also stretches into the realm of why their generation is despised by previous ones.
In this episode, the trio discuss the purpose and value of education and why students nowadays may be let down.
In this episode, the trio discuss Rodrik's Trilemma and globalization. Interestingly, each of them takes different stances.
Join the trio as they talk about exams and irrelevant courses in college and teaching/tutoring.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. The pre-recorded session is thus not in chronological order in relation to regular episodes.
In this episode, the trio discusses the obsession with equal representation in the entertainment industry and the wider cultural phenomenon that has made more and more people dissent the Left.
In this episode, the trio discuss the value of extracurricular activities and what the general purpose of modern education should be.
In this episode, the trio talk about art: they give their takes on literature, music, and fashion.
In this episode, the trio discuss red flags in different scenarios. They also touched on the recent blunt actions of US President Donald Trump.
In this episode, the trio discuss the phenomenon of involution. They also talk about the types of students in a classroom.
In this episode, the trio discuss freedom and responsibility. They talk about why this generation seems to emphasize the former but not the latter and the numerous reasons for the laid-back attitude.
In this episode, the trio discusses music. They mention the genre of music of their taste, the phenomenon of tribalism and cancel culture in regard to music.
In this episode, the trio discuss the recent developments of artificial intelligence. They talk about the application of the technology in academic settings, how educational institutions and personnel should react, and how its potential could be harnessed better.
In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan discuss the numerous policies of the second Trump administration so far and how scooters are a hazard to Taiwanese traffic. They also address how they would like to conduct the podcast in the future.
In this episode, Roddy, Evan, and Adrian review 2024 and look ahead to 2025. They also talk about the notable events that caught the attention of the world and the island.
Join the trio as they wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025. On the special occasion, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy continue the precedence set by S1E100 and each prepares 25 Kahoot questions for the others.
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From the hosts:
2024 has been a unique time for all of us at Everything About Anything. Returning from dealing with college admission hassles, we have since decided to make some changes to the podcast we have been running for more than 3 years. As we embark on the journey of tertiary education, the shift in lifestyle and focus more or less gave us the opportunity to reflect and adjust our operation, format, and content. The show has never been actively promoted by us, nor has it attracted sustainable attention, yet we shall still strive for improvement and growth. Discussion and discourse are crucial to any free society, thus we believe in the importance of building a platform that pushes boundaries and encourages understanding of different perspectives to prevent radicalisation. Do not avoid talking about something because it is controversial - talk about it precisely because it is controversial. There may be better and worse opinions, but only through the clashes of thoughts from as many people as possible could we see a clearer picture and refine our own position accordingly. No matter who you are and where you are, we cordially invite you to join us on our journey as we proceed to explore everything about anything in the new year.
In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy discuss society's view on death. They explore the paradoxical aspects of the concept of death and why society's view of it has changed over time. They also banter about the Christmas holiday season and talk about the upcoming Chinese New Year.
Join the trio as they discuss phenomena and policies they dislike.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan discuss the result of the recent 2024 US Presidential election. They mentioned how the incumbent Vice President did not encompass the best campaign strategy when the left needs to distinguish themselves from extremists.
Join Roddy, Adrian, and Evan as they talk about public transportation in Taipei.
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Join Evan and Adrian as they catch up on life by talking about orientation trips, socializing, and clubs.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan discuss the falling fertility rates across the developed world. They elaborate on the scale and magnitude of the issue at hand and talk about the potential reasons for this phenomenon.
Join Evan and Adrian as they catch up on life by talking about bonding with others, anxiety, and things they care about. They also discuss the New Year special episode plan.
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In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy dive into the discourse of gender. They discuss whether gender is a social construct and the necessity of accepting the existence of some alternative identity aside from male and female.
In this episode, Roddy, Evan, and Adrian expand on last week's heated discourse by discussing the factors that influence people's willingness to voice their opinions. They also talk about the necessity of addressing controversial issues, how many people still make unreasonable assumptions based on someone's one specific view and how social media amplifies the phenomenon due to the lack of in-person interactions.
In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy talk about the eligibility controversy involving the two Olympic boxers, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu Ting. Adrian believes that the available information warrants enough fairness and safety concerns that the athletes in question should not be allowed to compete before any stakeholders can release the relevant evidence that can dismiss the allegations. Roddy thinks the IOC should have dealt with the accusations by conducting their own test and publishing the results in a way more people can be convinced. Evan holds that such eligibility test reveals more details than illegal substance tests thus there could be other reasons the IBA, the IOC, Khelif, and Lin are not disclosing sufficient information. They also discuss the role of the media in the whole shenanigan and whether it is reasonable for celebrities to invest their popularity capital into fields not of their own expertise.
In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan expand the discussion from last time: Adrian adds to his concern regarding cultural relativism and how there is no apparent historical evidence to suggest that it works. He also mentions how cultural relativism and universal human rights are two mutually exclusive concepts. Evan points out something Adrian stated that appears to be contradicting himself. Roddy guides the conversation towards the discourse regarding how being radical is not beneficial to society because it decreases the possibility of assimilation.
Join Adrian and Roddy as they talk about Roddy's reaction to the fresh environment of college and meeting new people.
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Join Adrian and Roddy as they discuss the outdated systems of colleges and the irritation of the endless 'bureaucracy' freshmen need to go through.
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In this episode, Adrian and Roddy extend the topic of the last episode by talking about multiculturalism. Adrian expresses his concern with the ambiguity of cultural relativism and how it is also important to consider integration before falling into the political correctness mindset and promoting diversity without weighing the outcome. Roddy believes the very premise of cultural relativism is about respecting boundaries but underlines how it can also present itself in a racist manner when people try too hard and end up appearing fake. Adrian also points out how ideologies like multiculturalism seem to be a disguise for those who desire a "classless society."
Join Adrian and Evan as they continue their conversation by talking about their experience with and perception of social media platforms.
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In this episode, Roddy talk about his recent travel experience in Austria and Hungary, Adrian extends the conversation by discussing an interesting observation from his recent readings regarding cultural conflicts, and they continue chatting about the 2024 Paris Olympics and vacation trip plans.
Join Adrian and Evan as they talk more about college admission processes and gossip about their peers.
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Join Evan and Adrian as they catch up on each other's summer vacation life.
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A recording from more than two years ago when the trio was back from their high school graduation trips.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about the low-income crisis in Taiwan. Adrian lays out his observation regarding the industrial structure of the island and the overall negative implication of the outdated business model coupled with a culture that overpromotes STEM-oriented fields that ultimately keep the wage standard low. Roddy primarily focuses on how the housing bubble is also a significant issue younger generations must face and his concern about people exploiting the system.
In this episode, the trio extends the conversation of the last episode to discuss the growing gender political division among young people. Roddy raises concern about how polls suggest that some even struggle to be friends, while Adrian points out the influence of social media. Evan believes the phenomenon has something to do with how feminism is moving towards more abstract concepts. They also talk about who they think is a good role model for young men.
In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy talk about the gender division. Beginning with a discussion on how a viral social media interview question reveals women's general distrust of men, the trio elaborates on the gender relationship of today's world.
In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan continue last week's conversation by discussing how people are seemingly ignorant of Duverger's Law and its implications. They also talk about what people look for in a politician.
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In this episode, Adrian and Roddy discuss the recent shenanigans regarding the proposed congress reforms. Adrian outlines his opinion on the matter by pointing out the necessity of such power consolidation as indicated by the precedence of other democratic countries. Roddy explains the absurdity of the protesters' mindset while Adrian questions their motives. They then talk about the ambiguities of the Republic of China's constitutional framework and the parallels between wanting to vote for Donald Trump and the demonstrations the DPP motivated.
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In this episode, the trio explores the fine line between upholding the premise of Free Speech and restricting disinformation/misinformation. Roddy stresses that the issue is complex and depends on the circumstances, while Adrian believes the difference lies within how we interpret Free Speech in the first place: freedom from censorship does not translate into freedom from consequences.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan continue their discussion of Free Speech by talking about self-censorship. Roddy believes that it is due to people being afraid of the consequences of speech, while Adrian believes that such fear undermines the premise of Free Speech in the first place. Evan thinks that the phenomenon is caused by the Right not speaking up and Adrian believes it is the result of the LEft hijacking some form of moral high ground and the meaning of 'political correctness.'
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In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy continue their discussion of censorship by talking about top-down and bottom-up censorship. They also express their views on the implication of the free market, in particular social media platforms' role in today's world of diverse opinions.
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In this rather messy episode, Adrian tries his best to explain his nuanced position between cancel culture being applied to actions and speech, Evan raises concern regarding public figures' influence when it comes to misinformation and hate speech.
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In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy begin the discussion of a broad topic: Free Speech. The trio begins by talking about Cancel Culture: Evan defends the necessity of its presence in society, while Roddy raises concern regarding the validity of the accusations, and Adrian mentions the manipulation of victimhood.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan extend the discussion of individuality and responsibility by formulating their stances. Adrian mentions how taking up responsibilities could be a long-term stable source of happiness, Roddy values personal pleasure over the collective when given the choice but acknowledges the sense of honour of being useful, and Evan disagrees with Adrian for he believes it is the social construct that instils us to think responsibility can bring happiness.
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In this episode, Adrian and Roddy extend last week's topic by talking about the different interpretations of individuality and responsibility. They discuss their parents' influence on their understanding of the typical "chain of command" and the danger of killing individuality and killing collectivity.
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In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the different interpretations of freedom caused by cultural differences. They realize that cultural differences are not easy to mediate and quite often people apply double standards when it comes to the topic of "human rights." They discuss the seemingly delusional claim that human rights is a concept that is universally accepted and adopted when it clearly isn't yet and the odd phenomenon's parallel with the idiocy of the Taiwanese independence movement.
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In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy attempt to answer the question of 'do we have free will.' Adrian emphasizes the ability to create options that were never presented to us as the true spirit of free will while Roddy focuses on having complete control - even the consequences of actions, as a defining characteristic of free will. Evan mentions the ability to choose as a major part of freedom and why it is difficult to determine whether we have free will or not.
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In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy talk about the effects of feminism. They discuss the declining fertility rate and the devastating consequences of the feminism narrative of "thinking twice before having children" and how to balance promoting individuality and responsibility without bias. They also address Roddy's rather peculiar and strict standard of parenting that is scaring him away from the idea of starting a family.
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In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about gender equality and feminism. They discuss whether Feminism contributes to gender equality in the context of today's society and why the usual affirmative action standards should be different when it comes to the realm of gender. They also explore the unconscious divisions caused by outdated gender education and the portrayal of mainstream media.
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In this episode, Roddy, Evan, and Adrian continue last week's topic by attempting to reiterate Roddy's willingness to not care about the truthfulness of his belief and how religion often serves as an easy escape ramp for most. They also discussed the purpose of the formalities of religion and the overlaps of values between religion and individuals.
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In this episode without Evan, Adrian and Roddy begin talking about religion. They each provide their stances on the matter before discussing the element of irrational fear and family influence regarding religion. Adrian then questions Roddy on "Does whether what we believe in is true or not matter?" when he makes an interesting observation.
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In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan talk about the accusations against Israel since Oct 7, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and the Revolution of Dignity, the parallels between the Russo-Ukrainian relationship and the situation in Taiwan, and how the ideology of political parties can shift over time.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about the ongoing escalation of conflict between Israel and Gaza and the implications of the culture war.
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In this final episode of the season, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy each prepared their Jeopardy! clues for a three-hour match as the send-off of Season 1 of the Everything About Anything Podcast.
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In this episode, the trio sends off the series by exchanging dad jokes.
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In this episode, the trio talk about the recent SCOTUS ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and affirmative actions in general.
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In this episode, Evan and Adrian argue about same-sex marriage.
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In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan chat lightheartedly about politics.
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As the series approaches its end, Adrian rants on about the shitty island of Taiwan.
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In this laid-back episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan banter about randomly about their pathetic high school life as the EAA podcast approaches its big milestone.
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In this episode, the trio discusses a trending controversy in Taiwan regarding a mock student election that took place in a top university.
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In this episode, Adrian, Evan and Roddy address the looming identity crisis of being born in Taiwan.
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In this episode, the trio addresses bad PR and talks about board games.
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In this episode, Adrian and Roddy dive deeper into a previous episode's topic.
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In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy each present their take on religion in general.
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In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian discuss their views on marriage and family in a general context from the perspective of high schoolers.
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In this episode, the trio each delivers their take on transgenderism.
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In this episode, the trio addresses the ridiculous logic of the so-called "1450 Internet Army" of DPP's in Taiwan.
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In this episode, the trio brings back Would You Rather and talk about what they think is the biggest lesson and biggest lie to each of them.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about the rubbish curriculum in Taiwan and the politics of Taiwan.
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In this episode, the trio discuss their experience with Twitter and their opinion on the mysterious Instagram account the almighty algorithm keeps recommending to them.
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In this follow-up episode, the trio begins the discussion regarding genetic editing and the moral issues associated with it.
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In this episode, Evan talks about a debate competition he attended, Adrian lashes out at the idiotic policies of the village office around his campus, and Roddy rants about how a construction site near his home irritates his family.
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In this episode, the trio addresses a duo of controversial topics: climate change and feminism.
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In this follow-up episode, the three share their interesting stories regarding their graduation trip.
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In this episode, the trio has a chat before they each embark on their graduation trips... in their sophomore year.
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In this episode, Evan and Adrian talk about social butterflies and why Taiwanese people tend to be late for so many things before Roddy joins the action and the trio went on to discuss the sort of music they dislike.
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In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about the situation of academic plagiarism they observed and where influencers stand on the left/right political spectrum while assessing why society seems to be getting more and more polarised.
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In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Evan talk about names but someway somehow ended up talking about Florida man.
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In this continuation episode, the trio picks up where they left off and move on to discuss a jealousy-arousing topic – money.
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In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about Chinese New Year and other "related" topics that are definitely not repetitive.
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In this episode, the trio of EAA wraps up 2022 by looking back at the year and making resolutions for 2023.
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in this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy talk about national stereotyping and political correctness.
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In this episode, the trio talk about whether they think the existence of human humans will be better for the world.
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In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about whether they think we humans are alone in the universe.
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in this episode, the trio talks about gender and sex.
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In this backup recording, the trio talks about the recent Twitter takeover of Elon Musk's and more.
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In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy attempt to talk about how fingerprint databases owned by the governments affects us, but them seem to have gone off track... again...
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In this episode, the trio of anchors talks about whether affirmative actions improve the harmony between different groups.
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In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about using a separate identity from ourselves online.
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In this somewhat chaotic episode, the trio of anchors debates whether individuals or society are more complex.
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Join the trio as they browse 公共政策網路參與平台 and banter about other things.
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Join the trio as they someway somehow get from discussing the toxicity and stupidity of AirPods to nationalism.
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Join the trio as they someway somehow get from discussing the toxicity and stupidity of AirPods to nationalism. *Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy express their condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Also, they discuss whether monarchies should still exist in the modern world.
In this episode, Roddy, Evan, and Adrian elaborate on whether any of our rights can be given up via a contract based on free will.
Continuing the tradition of declaring one episode an EAA instead of an AAE when there is one person who does not understand the rest, join the trio of Adrian, Evan, and Roddy to discuss their club experiences.
Join the three anchors as they chat about the things they do other than schoolwork when someone is struggling to understand something that seemingly comes quite natural to the other two.
Join the three EAA anchors for an entire hour of AAE filled with negativity and pessimism.
Join the three hosts for an interesting conversation about what's happening and whether we should utilize a Death Note if we ever encounter one.
Evan tries to take over What's Happening but fails to do so after Adrian decides that his week has been too busy. At the same time, Adrian mentions some conversations on an online forum and provides his opinions on local media sources. The standards of democracy, parliamentary politeness, and formality are discussed, followed by a brief banter about Russian roulette. The three anchors attempted to talk about what they do besides school work but eventually got carried away chatting about entertainment. Lastly, the trio discusses the format of the podcast.
In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about cutting corners while dealing with the E-portfolio shenanigans and they all rant about the inspirational quote they hate the most.
Adrian is unwell, pissed about no test kits and no booster shots, and thus he started watching some The Crown episodes since going to the cinema might be ruled out due to the "absolutely fantastic" government. Also, they briefly talk about films and the pandemic's status quo and overheating electronics, streaming services, and Florida.
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In this final episode on the hosts' "top three", Roddy, Evan, and Adrian wrap the topic up with their favourite music pieces. Also, Roddy provided a hilarious rant about his experience with Flight of the Bumblebee.
In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy continue the "top three" topic taking about games and books.
In this episode, EAA welcomes a special guest with whom Adrian, Evan, and Roddy discuss their personal top three movies with.
In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about Will Smith's slap on Chris Rock and abortion.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about how terrible their local TV News outlets are and discuss the boundaries of the Free Market.
In this episode, EAA returns with the 50th episode featuring Adrian, Roddy, and Evan catching up and discussing the past and present prosperity of the show. Also, they each teach the others about something they enjoy (Japanese Sword Arts, Debating, and Formula 1) while films and board games are talked about.
The Everything About Anything team would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to those who have followed the podcast throughout the years. This spectacular journey is not only joyful, and intriguing but also inspiring. The occasional opportunities to indulge ourselves in productive and thought-provoking discussions are some of the most enjoyable parts of our lives. Thank you to anyone who supports the show as we couldn't have imagined our lifestyle without this weekly engagement. After this milestone, EAA is of course prepared for continuous improvement and is ready for future content creation.
In this backup episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about other life principles they pursue and uphold.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this backup episode, Roddy talks about his plan to improve his daily routines while Adrian comments on an opinion about why the Eastern philosophy discourages innovation and differences.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this backup episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about headsets and music.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Adrian talks about what's been happening since their previous up-to-date episode and rants about his weariness of the pandemic while Roddy discusses the prosecution of those with mental illness. Also, they both mock the uncivilized behaviors of lawmakers in Congress.
In this backup episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about how EAA is doing and they all discussed the issues with the education system they are under.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Evan, Roddy, and Adrian talk about whether cram school is beneficial to students.
Also, in the What's Happening session, Roddy rants about why the Queen of England isn't dead yet.
In this episode, Evan, Adrian, and Roddy talk about whether the ending to a story is important.
Also, in the What's Happening session, Adrian briefly summarizes what has happened throughout the week and they all expressed their opinions.
In this episode, Adrian, Evan, and Roddy talk about how the governments should decide who gets to go onboard a Noah's Ark if there's ever a doomsday.
In What's Happening, the trio takes a look at the current catastrophe in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions Russia now faces, the pandemic situation, Biden's SCOTUS nomination, and the market.
In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about whether the death penalty should be abolished.
In What's Happening, the Ukrainian-Russian tension is again brought up and they talk briefly about Storm Eunice and the Winter Olympics.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the biggest threat to humanity and whether staying up late is a solution to the modern lifestyle or just the source of health problems.
In the newly introduced session of What's Happening, Adrian tries to tell Roddy why political conflicts and wars still occur.
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy discuss whether moral judgments and criticism are appropriate and whether freedom of expressing biased information be permitted. Also, they refer back to a previous engagement regarding self-driving cars and they talk about the post Endgame Marvel MCU films.
In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about time management and the endless money and resource being thrown into sports. Also, after Evan mysteriously disconnected, Roddy and Adrian engaged in some scribbl.io action.
In the first episode of 2022, EAA introduces the vital mastermind behind various topics, Evan. Looking ahead to 2022, Adrian, Roddy, and Evan talk about their predictions and wishes for the year that they hope would be better.
In this backup episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about Christmas trees, ants, ridiculous classmates, and their plan regarding EAA towards the end of 2021.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this backup episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about their test results and the importance of widespread vaccines.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this special episode, Roddy and Adrian wrap 2021 up by reflecting on their own life changes and improvements and evaluating the major events of the year.
*Note: This is not a regular episode. In order to cope with the schedule and manage better efficiency, No editing whatsoever is done.
In this rather brain distorting episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about why people tend to be more reluctant towards lending others money when compared to items, how do we determine whether a culture is "wrong", and the moral issues of self-driving cars.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about why they think humans are superior and more valuable than the rest, and how ridiculous and disappointing the recently concluded referendum (nuclear power, importing pork with ractopamine, reef protection, and whether referendums should go with elections) is.
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about the reasons people reject socialism and vise versa, overplayed music, and whether local district governors should be appointed officials.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian return from their exam break and talk about whether selfishness is a correct/normal way of living, the diverse methods of going into the field of politics, and what they wish that can be legal/illegal.
In this backup episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about the weird tendency of certain teachers at their school and the pure stupidity of some of their classmates' attitudes towards presentations.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the Zhuyin system, the importance of communication, and the recent COP26 summit.
In the Fun Fact session, Adrian talks about YouTube while Roddy mentions names.
In this special episode, the audience can expect extracts from the past recordings regarding other small banterings that occurred during those recordings. Roddy rants about his crappy WiFi and their exam while Adrian mocks Roddy of his fluffy hair and summarized the recent situation of US politics. They both had a brief discussion of an arson case and school while Roddy expressed his concern about his parents' health.
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about whether it is acceptable for anyone to give up their basic rights, and Angela Merkel's 16-year reign.
In the Fun Fact segment, Adrian mentions the Northwest Passage and Antarctica, while Roddy talks about the related subject of navigation bearing.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about whether vaccines should be mandatory, the controversy of surrogacy, and the need for a spaceship that secures the human future and legacy.
In the Fun Fact session, Adrian talks about the naming of the iconic Apple product while Roddy again surprises everyone with language facts.
In this rather long episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about one of the Affirmative Actions in their country regarding the high school entrance exam and its correlation with Equality of Outcome vs. Equality of Opportunity, the idea of a republic run by Elites, and Bill Gates' warning of a serious worldwide pandemic six years prior to Covid-19 and the values of intellectuals' words.
This episode has now become the longest episode ever on EAA. There was even no time for the Fun Fact segment...
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about the Texas abortion ban shenanigans, "doublethink" and the different perspectives of viewing an event, and Involution in China, the new form of competition that menace countless souls.
In the Fun Fact session, Roddy provides a stunning statistic while Adrian mentions Mongolia.
In this special Everything About Anything backup episode, Anything about Everything, Roddy rants about the new tyrannical teacher of his, and Adrian reflects his previous similar experience with the same sort of "classroom dictator."
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about whether the descendants of a certain race/ethnic group be responsible for their ancestors' wrongdoings, whether we should pick a sentimental person or a rational person as our leader, and the positive and negative of religion to society in general.
In the Fun Fact session, both Adrian and Roddy prepared aviation-related things to talk about.
*Note from EAA, following this week's episode, the EAA audience shall expect an update pause for at least two weeks due to the busy schedules of the team. An Anything About Everything episode will be scheduled to release sometime during the break. We apologize for any inconvenience and wish to see you soon with Episode 31.
In this special Everything About Anything backup episode, Anything about Everything, Roddy and Adrian talk about an "English" quiz, AFK gamers, Discord, a hilarious history teacher, and more!
*Note: This is NOT a regular EAA episode but a backup plan if the hosts' schedules get overwhelmed. Keep in mind that this is pre-recorded and thus cannot be considered in chronological order when discussed with other regular episodes.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about whether what happens to us is decided by fate, why a Utopian world is impossible, and the Soviet sphere of influence.
In the Fun Fact segment, Adrian talks about Zoom while Roddy mentions headshots.
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about the importance of diversity, Afghanistan, and Lingua Franca.
In Fun Fact, Roddy discusses beheading while Adrian mentions the number of attempts there were to assassinate Third Reich's totalitarian leader.
In this episode, Adrian and Roddy talk about CCP's controversial Social Credit System, "Winner becomes King; loser becomes outlaw", and the new IOS 15 will soon introduce a potential privacy-violating mechanism that scans photos in users' phones to prevent child pornography.
In Fun Fact, Roddy talks about a special term almost no one knows while Adrian mentions Bill Gates' crazy revenue.
In this Episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the historical accuracy of games, the definition of Civilized & Barbaric, and the relations between civilization developments and political conflicts.
In the Fun Fact session, Adrian talks about the tragic story of A.A. Milne's family and Roddy provided the audience with an intriguing language fact.
In this Episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (and various shenanigans revolved around it), the Importance of Hope, Imagination & Creativity, and CCP's restriction on cram school monetizing.
In Fun Fact, Adrian mentions the historical capitals of the United States while Roddy reminds us about the bodies of Easter Island Statues.
In this episode, Roddy and Adrian talk about whether political conversations are suitable for public spaces like schools, the possibility of returning to re-pandemic living, and the danger and effect of climate change.
In Fun Facts, Roddy brings up Benz's car with a joystick, and Adrian mentions the nautical mile.
*Statement: Our former host, Jacob, has decided to terminate cooperation as his schedule cannot be aligned with our recording time and he finds the editing job stressful while doubting his purpose and enjoyment of participating in the recordings. EAA understands his decision although wishes him to be more responsible with his previously determined workload. EAA still welcomes his return, however, the status quo cannot guarantee anything. Adrian and Roddy will continue to carry on the podcast and ensure the quality can remain the same. Our recent updating have been chaotic due to these dramas behind the scenes. We apologize for any disappointment and inconvenience and please stay tuned for more regular updates. Keep in mind that seeing this statement means Episode 20 ~ Episode 24 have a messed up upload schedule and please beware of the fact that things are not in chronological order up until now.
In this Episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about Voice Assistant AI and the lingual science behind them, gender pronouns' meaning and purpose, and Donald J. Trump's controversial reference of SARS-Cov-2 as the "Chinese Virus". In the Fun Fact segment, the theme varied from zoology to history (don't ask us how).
It's our FIRST ANNIVERSARY!!! In this episode, Roddy, Jacob, and Adrian talk about art's contribution and value to society, Fun Facts, the M-shaped society and economy equality, and the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation.
Check out our new YouTube channel: Everything About Anything - YouTube
In this episode, Adrian, Jacob, and Roddy talk about whether we should study military strategies, war tactics, and competition mindsets, What Traits Do A Good Teacher Require, and Social Darwinism & Racism: when is discrimination taken too far? it is also decided that the long-lost Would You Rather segment will be replaced with "Fun Fact".
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about why the West rules, how much freedom do different students deserve, Neo-Darwinism & the Watchmaker Analogy.
It has been an incredible journey, from the start of the EAA podcast to this day. Here we celebrate Episode 20 together with something special...
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about the threats to democracy caused by tech companies, are people with tone-deafness capable of becoming musicians, and what classifications should schools use to put students into classes.
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about how the economy will restart after the pandemic should governments ban certain memes and the things we have nowadays compared to what we had. In the end, Roddy talks about his favorite Resident Evil games and his speed-running records.
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about flat earthers, anti-vaxxers, denial of climate change, their position on the political spectrum, and the legendary Math amateur Fermat.
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about should teachers attend computer classes, what will they do if they are in charge of all NASA resources, and the future trend of artificial intelligence.
In this episode, Roddy, Jacob, and Adrian talk about the comparison of paper and digital notebooks, the golden record, and the current COVID vaccine problem.
In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about whether society should make people be required to pass a certain test before voting while the WYR segment led to the related topic of the Online class situation and their experience with the currently available resources.
In this episode, Adrian, Roddy, and Jacob talk about the current situation of the pandemic in their hometown. (Volume Alert)
p.s. In the episode, Jacob's microphone is quite loud which could ruin your listening experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Jacob start by briefly talking about space travel, then moves onto a "would you rather" game and continues with their main topic of "types of people that triggers you".
In this episode, Roddy, Adrian, and Jacob talk about what they think teachers and parents should know. Following up with a mini-game of "Would You Rather".
Special Episode Today with our new host -- Roddy! In this episode, Jacob, Adrian, and Roddy talk about their favorite games and leisure activities they do on a daily basis.
In this episode, Jacob, and Adrian talk about their favorite music genres and discussion of future tech.
Also, new EAA official account is now established! Twitter:@podcasteaa
At the end of the year 2020, Adrian and Jacob start by talking about their daily life in 2020, then continue by talking about the tragedies that happened in the year.
In this episode, Jacob and Adrian talk about their special experience of memorable moments in life.
In this episode, Jacob and Adrian give their opinions about the education system in Taiwan.
In this episode, Jacob and Adrian start by talking about their peripherals then moves on to topics about football and news.
In this episode, Jacob and Adrian talk about their feelings about people against vaccines, vegans, and people who believe the earth is flat.
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In this episode, Adrian and Jacob decide their podcast name and give their thoughts on different communication apps.
In this episode, Jacob and Adrian talk about their background and introduces themselves.