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In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve into the poignant topic of the modern death of the American Dream. Join us as we explore how the once attainable vision of prosperity and success is now crumbling under the weight of hard economic times.

We begin by examining the skyrocketing cost of living, highlighting the housing crisis that has made homeownership a distant dream for many. We reveal how soaring mortgage rates and stagnating wages have locked an entire generation out of the housing market. We also discuss the staggering cost of higher education. With student loan debt reaching unprecedented heights, we discuss how the pursuit of a college degree has become a financial burden rather than a stepping stone to success.

Furthermore, we shed light on the plummeting marriage rates, discussing how economic instability is leading to a delay in major life milestones. Through personal stories and data, we explore the changing dynamics of relationships and family planning in the face of financial uncertainty.

Throughout the episode, we also touch on other vital aspects such as modern technology, job market challenges, and the mental toll of chasing a dream that seems ever out of reach. This episode is not just a discussion; it's a wake-up call to understand the evolving challenges of the American Dream and what it means for the future.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Talking the American Dream
5:28 - 1971 Cost of Living
8:06 - Biggest Contributors to American Dream
10:34 - Wages and Productivity Correlation
13:22 - US Corporate Profits & Tax Rate
17:26 - Household Income & Cost of Living
18:47 - Other Factors
21:40 - Alternative Paths
25:07 - Marriage Rates Plummet
29:55 - Solutions

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Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into the complex and controversial world of the Manosphere, where we aim to debunk the myths, misconceptions, and ideologies that have gained prominence in recent years. In this podcast, we explore the influential figures like Andrew Tate and the controversial ideology known as the Red Pill, which have captured the attention of countless individuals. We'll dissect the core tenets of the Manosphere, including discussions on masculinity, dating strategies, and gender dynamics, shedding light on both the valid concerns and the problematic aspects often associated with these movements.

We aim to provide a balanced and evidence-based perspective, separating fact from fiction. In an age where online communities and social media play a significant role in shaping beliefs, it's crucial to critically examine the ideas propagated within the Manosphere, understanding their origins, consequences, and how they intersect with broader societal discussions on gender, relationships, and self-improvement. Tune in to "Unmasking the Manosphere" and let's navigate the complexities of these ideologies together, striving for a more informed and nuanced perspective.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:16 - Groups within the manosphere, red pill
9:13 - Voices of the manosphere
12:00 - Why men get drawn in
15:06 - The biases of the manosphere
19:15 - Reddit subgroups of the manosphere
22:10 - Battle of the sexes
25:06 - Manosphere political leanings
26:57 - Andrew Tate and his copycats
30:00 - The problem with banning
30:43 - CRAZY Andrew Tate stats
33:36 - Solutions for escaping manosphere

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Josh and Casey discuss a lot of today's popular thought leaders. To start the guys categorize the biggest thought leaders including Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Huberman, and Patrick Bet-David. Next, Casey discusses why comedy is the largest podcast genre and what the difference is between educational and entertainment podcasts. Moving on, Josh talks about the issue of having too much content as well as who the best thought leaders still on TV are.

Switching gears, Casey goes through some popular podcast channel statistics before Josh talks about some caveats with the major thought leaders. The guys then switch over to the positives of those leaders as well as some stats on what Podcast genres are the most popular. Casey then discusses the Joe Rogan effect on other thought leaders before the guys finish up with some solutions.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Categories of thought leaders
6:49 - Why comedy is the largest genre
10:00 - Learning vs. entertainment
11:40 - Issue with too much content
13:20 - Best TV personalities
14:45 - Podcast viewership statistics
18:25 - Harms of certain leaders
23:45 - Difficulty with health podcasts
28:29 - Positives of certain leaders
31:00 - Podcast listening stats
35:55 - The Rogan effect
36:32 - Analyze your listening habits
37:32 - Listen to a variety of sources
39:53 - Have podcasts changed us?

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Today, Josh and Casey go over the results from their recent digital detox. To start the guys give their initial reactions to the challenge including what the first few days were like without using social media. This sparked Casey to build a category chart for the different social media that explains what emotions they bring out in you and what harm they're causing in your everyday life. Staying on theme Josh asks if there is any actual value in Instagram and Snapchat including if you actually stay in touch with people you follow on either. The guys then move on to Tiktok to talk about why it may be the worst social media of them all. They then evaluate if they met any of the goals they set out to accomplish in their free time and finish their reflection on the challenge. Moving onto some statistics Casey reviews some stats on age differences and social media preferences before Josh goes into some screen time statistics. Next Josh asks what the future of social media is including a conversation on AR/VR before Casey asks how much responsibility falls on the parents for managing screen time. The guys conclude by going over some solutions for managing your social media intake.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Initial reactions
5:26 - Categorizing social media
7:20 - Any value in Insta/Snap?
12:10 - Issues with Tiktok
15:25 - Did we meet our goals?
21:55 - Social media statistics
32:40 - The future of social media
35:06 - Parental responsibility
38:38 - How to change your social media habits

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Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but it can have detrimental effects on the mental health of young men. One key reason is the constant comparison with others that social media encourages. Young men often see idealized versions of their peers' lives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Moreover, the culture of seeking validation through likes and comments can create a dependency on external approval, which can be damaging to one's self-worth. Additionally, the exposure to unrealistic body standards and toxic masculinity ideals prevalent on social media can contribute to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors. So don't wreck your brain with social media. Tune in to find out how.

On today's episode, Josh and Casey attempt to do a week-long detox. providing a break from the constant pressure to perform and compare oneself to others is just what the doctor ordered! To start the guys describe the challenge including what their most-used apps currently are and how much they use them per day. Next, Casey talks about how dopamine rushes affect you and what the most common sources are. Continuing forward the guys show their screen time average before debating what a bad amount of screen time is and why there are generational differences in the harms of social media. The guys then get into some screen time statistics and which apps are eating away your free time. Switching gears Casey talks about the dopamine addiction process, especially in kids and what a dopamine detox really is. Next, Josh discusses how cutting out dating apps effected him before the guys finish off with some solutions such as managing your time spent and quitting bad habits.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Challenge Description
1:38 - Josh's most-used apps
2:45 - Casey's most-used apps
5:00 - The Guys' daily app averages
6:58 - How dopamine affects us
10:10 - Dopamine sources
14:09 - The Guys' screen time averages
15:04 - What's a bad amount of screen time?
18:32 - Generational differences
21:48 - Screen time statistics
25:47 - Loss of time
28:23 - Is YouTube bad?
30:57 - Dopamine addiction process
34:57 - Dopamine detox reality
36:15 - Dating app effects
38:24 - Evaluate your time spent
39:24 - How to quit
40:55 - Goals with this challenge

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Today, the guys are joined in studio by Casey's good friend, Abhi Yadava. He shares his experience growing up in an Indian family in America. To start Casey talks with Abhi about their childhood including how Abhi felt being the only Indian kid in his school before Josh asks about Abhi's family dynamic. The conversation then shifts to why having a diverse friend group is important before delving into some of Abhi's experiences in India. This sparks a conversation about the cost of living and mental health issues in India as well as the state of their healthcare system.

Staying on theme, Casey asks what the average guy stresses about in India before getting into what the dating life is like including Indian dating apps. Continuing on the guys talk about familial pressures to date within your own ethnicity as well as the current state of dating in the U.S. Switching gears, the guys bring up some statistics on life in India including economic, dating, and healthcare statistics before asking Abhi if Indian matchmaking is still popular. To conclude, the guys discuss why dating has become so superficial in the U.S. and why Indians are the highest earning immigrant group.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Not fitting in as a kid
2:19 - Abhi's family dynamic
3:04 - Friend diversity preferences
5:55 - Abhi's experiences in India
12:08 - Cost of living in India
13:51 - Men's mental health in India
15:21 - Healthcare system in India
19:57 - Average stressors for Indian Men
22:00 - Indian culture media opinion
24:35 - Dating life in India
27:17 - Pressure to date within ethnicity
31:55 - Current state of dating in U.S.
35:40 - Living statistics in India
41:40 - Indian matchmaking
43:50 - Superficial dating
46:35 - Why are Indian's the highest earners?
51:11 - Outro

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Unfortunately, due to potential COVID exposure, we were not able to record a new episode this week. However, we still wanted to share something. So, we decided to re-upload and streamline the podcast that was done with Abe Kislevitz back in 2021. Also, the never-before-seen video is now going to be on YouTube as well. So, if you're not subscribed already, make sure go ahead and do so!

Abe Kislevitz @abekislevitz is the Senior Creative Director at GoPro. He originally started at University of Southern California studying mechanical engineering before being offered an opportunity with GoPro when it was in its infancy. Now, the rest is history as he has evolved with the company and has been a part of their team for over ten years.To start the conversation Josh goes into how he discovered Abe and asks him about how he ended up at GoPro and living in California. He follows up by asking if Abe would follow the same path if he had the chance and if he has any advice for young creatives like himself. The conversation then shifts to discuss the differences between his Instagram/Youtube and real-life travels before talking about the harms of social media. Next, Josh asks Abe about his editing and filming style including how he learned it before getting into Abe's role at GoPro. To wrap up Josh and Abe discuss Abe's love for Japan and any career advice he has for kids trying to follow his path.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - How Josh discovered Abe
3:35 - Abe's journey to California
5:35 - Abe's path to GoPro
12:05 - Would Abe follow the same path?
14:33 - Advice for young creatives
16:35 - Does his Instagram/YouTube = real life?
21:29 - Harms of social media perspective
24:49 - Abe's filming/editing style
30:32 - Is Abe an influencer?
33:18 - Abe's content goals
37:57 - Abe's camera design input
39:43 - Abe's journey at GoPro
45:23 - Abe's love for Japan
48:00 - Career advice
50:29 - Outro

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YouTube Channel: Click HERE
Website: Click HERE
Instagram: Click HERE

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We are happy to welcome back onto the show, Patrick Murphy! Make sure to go ahead and listen to our previous episode as well HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N2KwhQVJuElet3u6pfBDH?si=stKnLdzMQ7ajl1aJFkHFjw

Patrick Murphy is an extremely successful and respected personal trainer. He prepared Keanu Reeves for the second, third and fourth installment of John Wick, Ruby Rose for John Wick 2, and Zac Efron and Alexandria Daddario for Baywatch.

To start the conversation the guys ask Patrick about the connection between physical and mental health as well as the body expectations that come out of Hollywood and social media. Moving on Casey asks how much of an impact genetics has for your fitness before Josh shows Patrick a video of Derek from More Plates More Dates making some assumptions about Zac Efron's potential steroid use. Next, the guys ask Patrick about the routines of some of his former clients such as Zac Efron and Keanu Reeves as well as the differences between their training. Switching gears Josh asks why guys struggle with staying in shape today as well as what healthy progress should look like. Staying on topic Casey asks how guys can maintain a good diet and what the worst things to put in your body are before Josh asks when you actually need to count macros. To close the conversation the guys ask Patrick about growing stubborn muscles, finding balance between athletics and muscle growth, and how to work around your genetics.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Physical and mental health connection
3:46 - Celebrity body pressure
5:45 - Fixing social media body pressure
8:52 - Genetic impact
10:03 - Patrick reacts to More Plates More Dates
12:54 - Steroid issues today
15:34 - Zac Efron's training regime
17:22 - Value in training variety
19:28 - Zac Efron's diet
22:15 - Zac Efron vs. Keanu Reeves
25:34 - Why guys struggle with fitness
30:42 - Healthy fitness progress
34:17 - Is BMI a good health measure?
35:44 - First steps to get in shape
39:00 - Diet consistency tips
42:29 - Worst things to put in your body
45:29 - When to count macros
48:44 - Growing stubborn muscles
50:45 - Balance between muscle/athleticism
52:37 - How to work around your genetics
54:34 - Outro
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Dr. Derrick Griffith is a Founding Co-Director of the Racial Justice Institute and a Founder and Director of the Center for Men’s Health Equity. He also serves as the Chair of Global Action on Men’s Health – a global men’s health advocacy organization. Trained in psychology and public health, Dr. Griffith’s program of research focuses on developing anti-racism approaches to achieve racial, ethnic, and gender equity in health. His research has explored how notions of manhood, trustworthiness, intersectionality, and individual tailoring can be incorporated into community-based and policy strategies to promote health and well-being. With Josh and Casey, they try to answer whether men have shorter life expectancies or not.

To start the conversation Josh asks Dr. Griffith about his work on the Men's Health Equity handbook including why men have worse health outcomes but more opportunity. Moving on, Casey asks how we can better promote men's health before Josh asks how men/women can accept men's vulnerability. Next, Casey asks Dr. Griffith on escaping toxic masculinity and social media. Switching topics, the guys ask how mental health is treated in the black community as well as the physical health harms of racism. To wrap things up the guys ask about potential low-hanging fruit for handling racism issues and how everyday guys can improve their mental health.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Men having more power but worse health
4:02 - Promoting men's health
9:10 - How men can be vulnerable
13:20 - Marketing men's mental health
17:25 - Escaping toxic masculinity harms
21:38 - Is social media a problem?
24:38 - How men can stop bad habits
26:47 - Mental health in the black community
29:30 - Physical health problems of racism
34:20 - Potential racism solutions
38:02 - Improving your mental health
40:38 - Outro

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On today's episode, the guys break down what in their opinion are the top mistakes young guys are making today. Starting off with Casey's list he explains how both under and overworking can ruin your life as well as how setting good habits when you're young can set you up well for the future. Casey continues his list by detailing the importance of staying in touch with friends and family as well as not sweating the small things before finishing off his list with how to properly take risks. Moving on to Josh's list he goes through how picking the right partner and not wearing protection could be the two biggest decisions of your life. Switching gears he talks about the importance of traveling when you're young and not staying inside too much. To finish his list Josh goes through the benefits of therapy and why every young guy needs it. Moving on the guys analyze a scientific study on the biggest regrets that the dying have including living your dreams, not working too hard, keeping your friends close, and choosing to be happy. The guys end by explaining some of their biggest regrets.

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0:00 - Intro

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Stefan Heffner is a 42-year-old German citizen who has been living in America for over five years now. He stops by to share his insight on the pros and cons of Germany compared to the United States. To start the conversation Stefan goes through his background including how he ended up in the U.S. as well as his career. Casey then asks how Germany approaches mental health where the conversation moves to talking about the differences between U.S. and German healthcare.

Next, the guys ask what having a 16-year old drinking age is like where they also discuss Oktoberfest. Moving on, the guys ask about common issues facing young men in Germany today before discussing the differences between the two countries overall including time off, housing, and poverty. Switching topics, Josh asks about the stresses a guy would face in Germany today including loneliness and loyalty before Stefan discusses how he adjusted to U.S. life. To wrap things up the guys discuss COVID, therapy and how Stefan handled the loss of his parents.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Steffan's Background
2:38 - German mental health approach
4:20 - German mental health statistics
5:20 - German vs. American healthcare system
9:12 - Younger drinking age
10:55 - Oktoberfest review
12:07 - Stefan's travel recommendations
13:13 - Issues young men face in Germany
16:00 - How to solve the problem
17:28 - Time off differences
20:30 - Pros vs. Cons of US
22:45 - Socialized money cushion
25:10 - Housing prices in Germany
26:00 - #1 stressor for German guys
29:15 - Common issues in Germany
34:00 - Loneliness issue in Germany
36:05 - Loyalty issues
38:20 - Adjusting to U.S. life
41:25 - German specific problems
42:12 - Covid handling in Germany
43:30 - Therapy stigma
44:24 - Stefan's future plans
45:55 - Stefan's mental health journey
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Successful investor and entrepreneur, Anthony Donati, joins the guys in studio to teach YOU all about building and maintaining wealth. To start Anthony goes through his background detailing his story of making it into the investing world before sharing how he had to manage his mental health through his investments. Moving on, the guys ask Anthony his opinion on financial content creators and the value of financial literacy before discussing the major financial pain points for Americans today. Josh then asks Anthony how he made his first investments before Casey asks if there are any bubbles in the market today. Staying on topic, the guys ask Anthony how he identifies growing markets to invest in and how much money he saves for the future. This causes a discussion on what Anthony thinks are some valuable investments and if any of the hot-button markets today are actually valuable. Continuing forward, Casey asks about day-trading before Josh asks how long you should be holding an investment for the best value. Going back into mental health Casey asks Anthony how he maintains his composure in the market before Josh asks how his experience in Germany changed his path. The guys close out the podcast with Anthony giving a financial plan to an average young guy today.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Anthony's background
3:02 - Anthony's mental health journey
6:44 - Online financial education
8:55 - Financial struggles today
12:30 - Anthony's first investments
15:45 - Financial mistakes from guys
18:05 - Bubbles in the market
20:10 - How to find growth markets
22:56 - Anthony's saving practices
26:45 - Where to invest
30:25 - Popular market review
35:13 - Does day-trading work?
36:38 - How long should you hold?
38:05 - Maintaining composure in the market
40:28 - Safety net
41:52 - Anthony's experience in Germany
45:45 - Easy financial plan
52:40 - Outro
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Today, Josh and Casey go into a highly debated online subject to seek the truth about NoFap and the movement. NoFap is a growing online movement and lifestyle choice that encourages individuals to abstain from pornography consumption and masturbation. Proponents of NoFap believe that regular engagement in these activities can lead to various negative physical, psychological, and social consequences. By committing to NoFap, individuals hope to regain control over their sexual impulses and redirect their energy and focus towards more productive pursuits. Advocates claim a wide range of potential benefits, including increased self-esteem, improved mental clarity, enhanced motivation, and better relationships. However, it's important to note that the scientific community remains divided on the validity of these claims, and more research is needed to fully understand the potential impact of NoFap on individuals' lives. Ultimately, the choice to practice NoFap is a personal one, with its effects varying from person to person.

To start the conversation, the guys talk about their first time hearing about the movement as well as providing a formal definition and their preemptive opinions on it before delvin into the research. Moving on, they discuss more on why the movement became so popular including the recent self-improvement trend for guys before going through how the movement was founded. This causes Casey to explain the recent trend of dopamine control supported by creators like Andrew Huberman. Continuing the conversation, the guys discuss how chronic masturbation can affect your relationships both with partners and family before diving in to some statistics such as how often guys of different age groups masturbate/watch porn. This causes Josh to bring up men's recent decline in testosterone where the guys debate what has been the cause and go through some more statistics before describing the harms of chronic masturbation. Wrapping things up with some solutions, the guys discuss how to separate porn and masturbation habits as well as seeking caution with online gurus giving out fake promises, and where to find support online if you are having issues.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - First time hearing it
2:07 - Formal definition
2:50 - Our first opinions on the movement
5:23 - What caused its popularity?
8:35 - NoFap movement background
10:05 - Dopamine control
11:37 - Relationship issues
13:48 - Statistics on porn/masturbation
20:40. - Men's recent decrease in testosterone
25:09 - Chronic masturbation harms
30:00 - Separating masturbation and porn
33:18 - Be wary of online content
34:53 - Online support groups

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Jessica Lynn is a 16-year hair and makeup artist. She's worked on dozens of various productions. Men's skincare should be simple. Jessica is here to help you with that process.

To start, Jessica goes through her background and describes some common skin issues in young men. Josh then asks about the link between skin health and mental health before Jess analyzes the guys' skin and gives them some recommendations. Moving on, Josh asks about how men are under pressure to look good today before Casey asks if skincare can be seen as traditionally masculine. Continuing, Jess goes through some skincare dos and don'ts for young men before discussing the problem with skincare products today. Jess then gives Casey an easy skincare routine before going through some light makeup options for guys. Moving on the guys' ask about help with common skin conditions before asking about solutions for blackheads. Finally, Jess goes through her do's and don'ts for guys' hair before explaining how looks can't be everything when it comes to confidence.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Jessica's background
1:15 - Common skin issues in young men
1:57 - Skin health & Mental health
3:38 - The guys' skincare issues
7:53 - Pressure on men to look good
10:20 - Is skincare not masculine?
12:50 - Skincare first steps for men
17:45 - Bad skincare habits for men
24:45 - Problems with skincare products
29:47 - Easy skincare routine for guys
37:07 - Light makeup options
39:27 - Help for skin conditions
43:20 - Blackhead solutions
47:22 - Hair health advice for guys
58:41 - Hairstyle advice for guys
1:04:14 - Looks aren't everything

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Danny Vera ( @itsdannyvera ) is a men's life coach, youtuber, podcaster, and content creator. The guys' start the podcast by asking Danny about his background where he chronicles his youtube journey and why he started his channel. Next, Josh asks why guys are struggling today where Danny mentions themes like loneliness, dating, and social media. This brings the conversation over to dating where Danny gives his advice on how to use the apps properly including getting the right pictures, sending the right messages, and having confidence. This spills over to real life dating where Josh asks how to get the girl onto the second date.

Moving on, Casey asks Danny about the harms of porn where the guys' also ask if he his part of the No Fap movement. Switching gears to fitness Danny outlines his fitness journey as well as giving out tips on staying in shape and maintaining a proper diet taken from his own methods. Getting into careers Danny talks about his current job as a photographer and content creator before giving some advice on how to find a meaningful career today as well as if college is worth the cost. The guys conclude the conversation by discussing the toxic hustle culture and how to get out of the house.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Danny's background
3:33 - Why guys are struggling today
6:15 - How guys can stand out to Women
9:30 - Online dating advice
15:05 - What to message on dating apps
18:50 - Dating advice for short guys
20:30 - Speaking advice
23:05 - Why porn is so harmful
25:57 - Is Danny part of NoFap?
28:30 - Danny's fitness motivation
32:40 - Danny's diet tips
37:50 - Danny's current work
38:45 - Career advice from Danny
43:00 - Is college still worth it?
45:28 - Toxic hustle culture
48:48 - Getting out of the house

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The mental health care systems in the USA and UK exhibit distinct approaches and challenges. In the USA, mental health care often relies on a mix of private insurance and public programs, leading to variations in accessibility and quality. While there's a range of services available, including therapy and medication, the costs can be prohibitive for many individuals. In contrast, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) offers a more centralized approach with free or low-cost mental health services.

Josh and Casey go into depth on the differences and what each system offers a young man in need of mental health treatment. To start, the guys give their first impressions on which system they think is bitter, including their perspectives before researching the differences and where they would rather live. Next, the guys do a more in-depth breakdown with some help from ChatGPT summarizing all of the differences between the two systems. Moving on Casey breaks down how and when the U.S. started taking mental health seriously at a government level before getting into some statistics on how much mental healthcare in the U.S. costs per person and as taxpayers. Switching gears to the U.K. Josh breaks down their healthcare setup including the proper process to see a therapist before breaking down some wait time and spending statistics. The guys end the episode giving their final opinions on which system is better for which people and if they would still prefer to stay in the U.S.

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0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Main differences between systems
3:06 - Where we would rather live
4:05 - ChatGPT's breakdown
9:05 - U.S. gov't mental health policy
13:30 - U.S. mental health statistics
16:56 - U.K. gov't mental health policy
20:42 - U.K. mental health statistics
21:53 - Our final takes

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Dr. Jessica Perrotte completed both her Ph.D. and M.S. in psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research explores how health risk behaviors are situated within a network of interrelated factors. Much of her recent and ongoing work examines the links between broad sociocultural processes (e.g., acculturation, gender role socialization) and hazardous drinking among young adults.

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The world's happiest places to live, often found in countries like Finland, Denmark, and Norway, boast high levels of well-being due to a combination of factors. These nations prioritize social equality, strong social safety nets, and accessible healthcare and education. Additionally, a strong sense of community, trust in institutions, and a healthy work-life balance contribute to their residents' overall happiness. The presence of abundant natural beauty, low crime rates, and effective governance further enhance the quality of life in these regions. Josh and Casey dig into what the happiest place to live are on earth, what makes them so, and what affect this has on young men.

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Dr. Volling is the Lois Wladis Hoffman Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on early social and emotional development, parent-child interaction, and family relationships. She has conducted extensive research on the role of fathers and children's development and continues to work with international collaborators, students, and post-doctoral fellows to advance research in father-child relationships.

Parents significantly shape men's mental health through upbringing and socialization. Positive, nurturing parenting can foster emotional resilience, self-esteem, and open communication, equipping men with effective coping skills. Conversely, parenting styles marked by emotional neglect or societal pressures can contribute to mental health struggles, highlighting the crucial role parents play in influencing their sons' emotional well-being. Josh and Casey ask Dr. Volling about these relationships.

To start, Casey asks Dr. Volling about her background including why she wanted to study parenting before Josh asks how fathers can affect the mental health of their children as well as the impact of fatherhood on young dads. Dr. Volling's remarks cause Casey to bring up if parental anxiety/depression can spread to children before the guys ask how having one vs. two parents can affect your mental health. Staying on topic, Josh asks if there are differences in single mothers vs. fathers before discussing why there has been an increase in single-parenting. Continuing forward Casey asks if we should encourage co-parenting and if there are any drawbacks to having unmarried parents. Switching gears, Dr. Volling gives her best advice on raising a child to fathers before answering how testosterone levels and traditional masculinity norms can affect fatherhood.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Dr. Volling's background
8:53 - How fatherhood affects mental health
15:22 - Can parental anxiety/depression spread to kids
20:13 - Difference in children with single vs. co-parents
24:33 - Are there differences in single mothers vs. fathers
28:35 - Why has there been an increase in single-parenting
30:50 - Could/Should we encourage co-parenting?
34:14 - Marriage vs. co-parenting affects
36:17 - Good practices for fathers
40:48 - Does lower testosterone make better fathers?
47:13 - Traditional masculinity and fatherhood

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"Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. teens and young adults say they experience mental health challenges regularly, according to a national survey."

In this special bonus episode, Josh and Casey go through the article and gave their takes and what they think is going on.

Article Link: https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/teen-adult-mental-health-18273324.php
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Young men today are becoming heavier. Sedentary lifestyles, characterized by increased screen time, less physical activity, and limited outdoor play, contribute to reduced calorie expenditure. Additionally, the proliferation of easily accessible, high-calorie, and processed foods has led to poor dietary habits and overconsumption. Of course, Josh and Casey touch a lot on stress and mental health issues and how they play a role. Lastly, we have societal changes, such as decreased social stigma around larger body sizes and changing cultural norms potentially contributing to a less significant concern about weight.

To start, Josh and Casey get into some of their best guesses on why the obesity epidemic has gotten so bad before sharing some of their own struggles with staying in shape. Next, Casey shares some statistics on the differences in obesity statistics worldwide before Josh discusses his European eating experience. Moving forward, the guys discuss the obesity/income relationship as well as how obesity can hurt your mental health. Continuing on the guys discuss potential ways to cure societal obesity before going over some statistics on the obesity/mental health relationship in adults and kids. Ending with solutions Josh and Casey go through their list of keys including getting your mental health in order, avoiding fad diets, starting small, and group fitness.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Preliminary reasons for the obesity epidemic
4:57 - Our experiences with food
8:40 - Obesity statistics worldwide
15:30 - Diet improvements in Europe
18:35 - Obesity & income relation
19:40 - Why obesity hurts mental health
21:48 - Curing societal obesity
25:56 - Statistics on obesity & mental health
28:29 - Job difficulties for obese people
29:15 - Statistics on obesity & mental health in kids
31:05 - Solutions - eating right
31:54 - Solutions - get your mental health in order
34:24 - Solutions - beating your cravings
35:44 - Solutions - avoiding bad diets
38:11 - Solutions - group fitness

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Modern dating apps are digital platforms that connect people seeking romantic relationships or casual encounters. They have become immensely popular due to their convenience, accessibility, and a vast pool of potential matches. However, they can be challenging for young men for several reasons. The apps often foster a competitive environment, where men may struggle to stand out among numerous other profiles, leading to fewer matches and responses.

Additionally, some apps tend to prioritize superficial factors, making it harder for young men to showcase their genuine personalities and interests. Finally, the prevalence of ghosting and casual attitudes towards dating can leave many young men feeling frustrated and disheartened.

On today's episode, Josh and Casey go deep on the subject. They discuss their own personal experiences while providing advice and insight on how they have found success on the apps and beyond. To start,

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The Barbie and Oppenheimer movie openings mark a significant moment in the film industry, as they delve into two distinct yet interconnected themes that resonate deeply with audiences. "Barbie" challenges traditional gender norms, portraying the iconic doll as a symbol of empowerment and self-discovery for young girls worldwide (maybe a little too much). On the other hand, "Oppenheimer" is a biographical drama shedding light on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the Manhattan Project. This film explores the psychological toll of scientific brilliance and the weight of responsibility on Oppenheimer's shoulders.

Both movies provide an opportunity to address men's mental health issues, as they depict the internal struggles faced by their male protagonists (some more than others, wink wink). By portraying vulnerability, the films encourage conversations about the importance of mental well-being and challenge the stereotype of stoic masculinity. This cinematic duo paves the way for an inclusive dialogue on mental health and promoting understanding for young men. Josh and Casey waste no time sharing their opinions on both films, messages they send to viewers, and what can be concluded regarding young men's mental health.

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Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt is a Sport Psychologist and Professor at Indiana University. His research interests center on the intersection of multicultural psychology, sport psychology, the psychological study of men/masculinities, and social justice issues. Primarily, my research focuses on the psychosocial development of student-athletes, which includes investigations of gender role socialization, racial and athletic identity, and psychological well-being (e.g., adjustment, body esteem, help-seeking).

A sports psychologist is a professional who specializes in the mental and emotional aspects of sports performance. They help athletes enhance their mental skills, cope with pressure, and optimize their performance. They provide athletes with strategies to manage stress, improve focus, build confidence, and develop a winning mindset, ultimately contributing to their overall success and well-being in sports.

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Dr. Ronald Levant earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Public Practice from Harvard University. He was on the faculty of Boston University, where he directed the nationally prominent Fatherhood Project, Rutgers University, Harvard Medical School at The Cambridge Hospital, and the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, where he also served as Dean. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The University of Akron, where he was Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology, and Core Faculty in the Counseling Psycholgy Program. Dr. Levant was the 2005 President of APA, and served as the Editor of the Psychology of Men and Masculinity from 2007-2015.

To start the conversation, Dr. Levant goes through his background and some of the research he has participated in. Next, Josh asks him to define the term he coined - Normative Male Alexithymia - meaning the consistent inability of men to convey their emotions. This causes Casey to askswhat the causes are, including any societal factors before Josh asks about its long-term effects and how it gets diagnosed/treated.

Switching topics, Casey brings up Dr. Levant's book "The Tough Standard", where he asks why it is easier for women to display their emotions. Next, the guys discuss the long-term effects of having the wrong ideas about masculinity including poor health and violence specifically toward women. Moving forward, Josh asks how we can combine the best parts of new/old masculinity before Casey wraps things up by asking where boys learn masculinity from.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Dr. Levant's background
1:42 - Defining normative male alexithymia
13:08 - Societal factors of alexithymia
15:40 - Effects on men long-term
21:10 - Diagnosis and treatment
28:00 - Why is it easier for women to express emotion
29:20 - How poor masculinity can lead to poor health
32:17 - How poor masculinity can lead to violence towards women
43:51 - Blending new/old masculinity
50:48 - Where boys learn masculinity
54:17 - Difference of psychology in sexual assault & violence
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Today we have on Dr. Alyssa Maryn. She is a postdoctoral researcher in the HOPELab at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on sexual consent, stigmatizing responses to gender-based violence survivors, and online masculinities.

Today's online masculinities, such as incels, red pill, black pill, and discussions around sexual consent, have become hot topics in contemporary discourse. Incels, short for involuntary celibates, often harbor resentment towards women due to their perceived lack of romantic and sexual success. The red pill ideology stems from a metaphor in the movie "The Matrix" and promotes a worldview that challenges conventional gender norms and highlights men's issues in society. Black pill ideology takes a more pessimistic stance, embracing fatalistic beliefs about dating and society. In the realm of sexual consent, discussions have centered around establishing clear boundaries, promoting affirmative consent, and addressing issues related to consent education. These online movements and debates have sparked discussions about masculinity, gender dynamics, and the need for healthy, respectful relationships in today's society. To start Dr. Maryn goes through her background including why she started studying the incel community and sexual consent issues. Next, she gives some definitions on what the different color "pills" mean and their relation to incels before moving into the origins of the incel community. Moving forward Casey asks about the irony of masculinity requirements among incels before Josh asks if there are different groups/categories within the community and how they can break out of their struggles. Switching gears Casey brings up Dr. Maryn's other line of research about consent issues including what guys can be doing better today in that area before Josh asks how we can better handle legal cases of sexual consent in a better manner. To conclude Casey asks how guys can be more supportive of women when reporting sexual assault cases and break through the social stigma.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Dr. Maryn's background
2:58 - Defining red/black pill and incels
9:10 - Is the incel phenomenon recent?
14:40 - Incels thoughts on masculinity
18:30 - Different categories of incels
22:18 - How can incels improve their mental health?
24:35 - Why are young men struggling in general?
27:09 - Men's difficulties with consent
32:46 - How to hear both sides in a consent case
37:05 - Stigma of reporting sexual assault
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College has long been hailed as a crucial stepping stone towards success and prosperity. However, an increasing number of individuals are questioning whether the exorbitant price tag associated with higher education is truly justified. As the cost of college continues to surge, the debate intensifies, questioning whether the investment in a college degree is truly worth it in today's rapidly evolving economic landscape. Josh and Casey do a deep dive on the subject and bring in some insightful statistics as always to purport their opinions.

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Daniel Ellenberg is the president of Relationships That Work – an organization that supports people to create more emotionally intelligent personal relationships – and vice president of the Rewire Leadership Institute, an organization that helps individuals, teams and organizations thrive in the business world. He is also the founder and director of Strength with Heart men’s groups and workshops, and co-author of Lovers for Life: Creating Lasting Passion, Trust and True Partnership, which he co-wrote with his wife, Judith Bell. He has spent over 10,000 hours facilitating groups and workshops over the last quarter century and wrote his Ph.D. dissertation on how men can experience greater inner strength and positive relationships by transcending limited aspects of traditional male roles.
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Welcome to our first bonus episode! We plan on doing these occasionally after guest episodes to give our feedback and talk further on topics brought up. Casey is out of town this week, so we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Let us know what you think!

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Lorenzo Luaces is an assistant professor at Indiana University. He works as a researcher, teacher, and is a licensed clinical psychologist. He's an expert in CBT for depression. A major line of his work involves exploring the heterogeneity of depression and other clinical problems to uncover individual differences in treatments outcomes and processes, especially those differences that emerge from data-driven approaches. He also studies technology and how it intersects with depression.

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Joel Wong is a tenured Professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs at Indiana University. His research interests are in positive psychology (especially the psychology of gratitude and the psychology of encouragement), Asian/Asian American mental health (especially suicide-related outcomes), and the psychology of men and masculinities.

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Every man experiences rejection, but we often feel unequipped to handle it. So today, Josh and Casey break down why young men experience rejection as well as how to overcome the negative thoughts and feelings associated with it. To start off, the guys discuss their initial thoughts on rejection as well as the most common situations where young men experience it today. Next, they both tell some personal stories involving rejection before breaking down how common rejection is in dating and the job market. Getting into the meat of the conversation, Casey goes into the psychology of why we hate feeling rejected. This includes some evolutionary principles, which causes Josh to mention how guys handle rejection differently. To wrap up, the guys get into some solutions for overcoming rejection properly.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - First thoughts on rejection
2:50 - Types of rejection young guys experience
8:29 - Casey shares his rejection experiences
15:00 - Josh shares his rejection experiences
23:58 - Statistics on dating rejections
25:18 - Dating tendencies among women
27:00 - Statistics on job rejections
30:02 - Psychology behind hating rejection
34:50 - How to handle rejection

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Dr. Debby Herbenick is an internationally recognized sexual and reproductive health professor, researcher, and educator. She is a tenured professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health and director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion. Debby has 190+ scientific publications, and for more than 20 years, she has dedicated her efforts to understanding how people experience their bodies and sexual lives.

To start things off, Josh recalls a time in Dr. Herbenick's class before asking about her background. Next, the guys delve into some of her research on the increase in aggressive sex such as choking and the societal causes behind it. Moving on, Casey asks about a study, Dr. Herbenick was part of, on the severe increase in sexlessness amongst young men. Josh asks if movies and culture have changed the expectations placed on men.

Continuing forward, the guys get Dr. Herbenick's input on dating apps as well as helping women have good experiences in the bedroom. To wrap up, Josh asks about Polyamory, and Casey mentions Dr. Herbenick's new book coming out. It is intended for helping parents communicate with their teens about sex. See the links below to order it.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Josh's experience in Dr. Herbenick's class
3:10 - Dr. Herbenick's background
6:15 - Recent increase in aggressive sex
8:41 - Societal causes of sexual aggression
14:27 - What has porn's impact been?
20:10 - Decline in sexual frequency
29:30 - Film/movies increasing expectations of men
33:15 - Dr.Herbenick's research on dating apps
38:09 - How guys can help women have good sex
41:52 - Polyamory
44:24 - Dr. Herbenick's new book
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Former pornstar and family therapist, Nikki Dial, joins the show to discuss the problem with porn and the impact it is having on young men's mental health. She was one of the most popular adult cinema icons of the 1990's and appeared in over 70 explicit films. She also served as a family therapist with a speciality in drug and alcohol addiction. Her unique qualifications make her a perfect candidate to enlighten us all on today's topic.

To start, Nikki explains how she got in/out of the industry as well as her background in therapy before the guys jump in and ask about porn's effect on young men overall. Moving on, Casey asks if there's a way men can consume porn in a healthy manner before getting into some statistics. Josh asks about religious men watching porn and much more.

Next, the guys inquire about Nikki's current career before discussing expectations caused by porn including the age-old questions on size, duration, and if men can be friends with attractive women. To wrap up, Josh asks about porn's effect on women before Casey brings up the future of the adult entertainment industry including Nikki's thoughts on OnlyFans.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Nikki's background
2:17 - Her family therapy experience
4:55 - The transition of porn from 90's to today
9:07 - How Nikki got out of porn
10:40 - Porn's effect on young men
16:00 - Why there are more single men
17:40 - Porn's effect on relationships
19:44 - Where should young men learn sex
22:30 - Can men consume porn healthily?
23:30 - Age restrictions
24:46 - Handling kids watching porn
26:03 - Religious men addicted to porn
27:15 - Size of porn industry
28:19 - Nikki's current career
29:35 - Expectations caused by porn
30:13 - Does size matter?
33:55 - Can guys be friends with hot women?
34:50 - Does sex need to be long?
36:55 - Mitigating porn addiction
38:25 - Porn's effect on Women
39:36 - Future of adult entertainment
41:38 - Nikki's thoughts on OnlyFans
42:30 - Nikki's voiceover work

Nikki's Links:
Twitter: @TheNikkiDial

IG: @nikkidialofficial

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Josh and Casey are joined by licensed clinical professional counselor, David Gray. Starting off, the guys ask David about his practice before discussing the reality of the current stresses and pressure young men are facing, especially in comparison to the old generations. They discuss things such as employment and social media. Next, Josh asks about neurodivergence issues like Asperger's and how it can greatly hinder young men's social lives. A question is posed of whether or not there is an over diagnosis issue happening which, causes Casey to bring up the use of Xanax and Adderall in young men. Moving on, Josh brings up the new studies debunking serotonin's link to depression including SSRI's before Casey asks David's opinion on psychedelic therapy. To wrap up, the guys discuss hypnotherapy, how David responds to critics of therapy and his own personal use of an outside therapist.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Reasons why young men see David
2:35 - Average patient load
4:17 - Pressures on becoming an adult
6:30 - Is current stress more internally or externally caused
9:42 - The struggles of new vs. old generations
14:18 - Employment causing stress
17:00 - The effect of social media/influencers
20:15 - Neurodivergence
28:20 - Overprescription of Xanax/Adderall
31:19 - Is depression related to serotonin?
34:24 - Variability of depression solutions
37:35 - Psychedelic therapy
42:06 - Stigma of psychedelics in therapy
44:20 - David's response to doubts in therapy
51:30 - Hypnotherapy
55:05 - David's use of a therapist

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Young men's confidence levels are at an all time low. Can it be fixed? Do we inherit our confidence or is it bred? Josh and Casey want to help. On today's episode, that's exactly what they try to unravel. To start the guys' give their initial takes on the question as well as some personal examples before going into the definition/signs of male confidence. Moving on to some statistics Casey brings up two studies supporting each side of the argument before Josh asks about their personal confidence levels. Next the guys' discuss how to spot inauthentic confidence before moving into some solutions which start out by looking at the comparison game and having a support network. To conclude, Josh and Casey finish up their solutions list by discussing words of affirmation, facing your fears, finding your strengths, and goal setting.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Our first takes on the question with examples
8:10 - Confidence categories
11:20 - Signs of male confidence
12:55 - Studies on the nature of confidence
17:20 - Our relationships with confidence
22:10 - Inauthentic vs. authentic confidence
26:45 - Stop the comparison game
29:55 - Have a supportive social circle
31:27 - Be the best version of yourself
33:50 - Words of affirmation
36:15 - Does confidence carry on to sports?
38:15 - Facing your fears/being open to failure
40:50 - Find your strengths and preferences
42:00 - Setting realistic goals

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Insecurity plagues us all. However, young men seem to always be most anxious about their size. And by size, we mean the big 3: height, muscularity, and penis size. Josh and Casey do a deep dive into the obsession surrounding size from bigorexia to the quest to be taller. They start by breaking down why people commonly experience these insecurities including our own personal stories. Next, the guys break down porn and gym addictions before commenting on the gigachad phenomenon. Moving on, statistics on endowment, body image, and height are discussed as well how important height is in the dating game. Moving into some solutions Casey mentions the importance of believing in yourself which causes Josh to bring up having realistic expectations. Finally the guys discuss staying off social media/dating apps as well as the pros and cons of plastic surgery.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Most common size insecurities
4:40 - Our personal size insecurities
11:30 - Porn's distortion of mental health
12:40 - The gym addiction culture
14:06 - The gigachad meme
16:35 - Statistics on 'endowment' satisfaction
19:52 - Statistics on body image satisfaction
22:57 - Statistics/commentary on height and attraction
35:20 - How guys can overcome their height
37:50 - Believing in yourself/managing expectations
39:50 - Staying off social media/dating apps
41:00 - Focus on what you can control
42:13 - The pros/cons of surgery

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More young men are living at home than ever before! What is going on? Josh and Casey try to uncover the mystery. To start Josh describes his experience living at home and trying to move out before the guys discuss why living with family can be difficult and cause you to make unnecessary comparisons which can hurt your mental health. Next Casey brings up some statistics on the percentages of young people living at home over time as well as the difference in numbers between men and women. This sparks a discussion on COVID's effect on these numbers as well as how it affected their generation overall. Moving forward the guys discuss more societal and economic factors contributing to the trend including the change in living with partners vs. parents. Wrapping it up with some solutions as always, the guys discuss finding a path out of the home, finding cheaper housing, and reframing your mindset of living at home.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Josh's experience living at home
5:10 - Being okay with living at home
6:55 - How living with family can be difficult
9:40 - Why comparisons can hurt you
11:50 - Statistics on young people living at home
17:00 - COVID's effect on moving home
21:55 - Societal/economic factors that contribute
32:35 - Flip of living with partners vs. parents
34:00 - Finding a path out of the house
38:45 - Moving to a cheaper area/having roommates
42:00 - Reframing your mindset of living at home

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Alexander Kiseloff is a Master's Level Clinician specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a particular emphasis on substance abuse. To start off, Alexander describes both his background and his clientele's before getting into the most common addictions he sees in young men. This leads to a conversation on harder vs. softer drugs, if gateways exist, and if full legalization is a viable option. Moving on, Casey asks about the societal issues that Alexander sees causing addictions in young men as well as how managing dopamine is the common factor. Next, the guys ask about Alexander's therapy sessions as well as how he uses his own journey of addiction in practice. Josh then asks about the stigma of young men getting mental health treatment as well as antidepressants. The guys finally wrap up with what treatment methods are the best, how young men can curb addiction outside of therapy, and finding what Alexander describes as the "zest" of life.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Alexander's background/expertise
2:01 - Client gender/age ratio
3:07 - Most common addictions in young men
7:42 - Differences in addictions to harder and softer drugs
11:00 - Are lighter drugs gateways to harder ones?
12:50 - Adderall use in young adults
14:00 - Full legalization of drugs
16:25 - Societal issues causing addiction in young men
20:10 - Managing dopamine release with therapy
22:15 - How Alexander runs his sessions
25:18 - Alexander's journey of recovery and his message
29:10 - The stigma of young men seeking help in the U.S. vs. Russia
32:50 - Alexander's use of antidepressants in practice
34:02 - Kratom/other "natural" drugs
35:30 - How Alexander gets/keeps young men off substances
38:05 - How to determine the best treatment
40:49 - EMDR/alternative therapies
43:44 - How guys can begin to curb addiction
45:25 - Finding the "zest" of life

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Ah FOMO, otherwise known as: Fear Of Missing Out. It is a common problem plaguing many young people today. This battle of obsession with what we aren't doing may be subconsciously affecting us. Josh and Casey help enlighten you on the issue and why it may have a more significant mental impact than you realize. First, the guys get into the origins and most common causes of FOMO, especially for young men. Next Casey reads off some statistics before Josh asks how they have personally experienced FOMO. Moving on to some psychology the guys discuss the mental causes and signs that you may be experiencing it. Moving onto solutions Josh and Casey discuss limiting your social media use, setting intentions, and how to enjoy your time either with friends or by yourself.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Origins of FOMO
2:20 - Most common causes of FOMO
6:00 - Why young people are specifically at risk
11:18 - Statistics on FOMO and social media
12:50 - Personal experiences with FOMO
19:30 - Psychological causes
26:40 - How to know when you have FOMO
30:00 - Putting limits on social media apps
32:55 - Setting intentions in life
35:03 - Gratitude journals
37:30 - The benefit of trying new things
40:20 - Spending time with friends/making plans
42:37 - JOMO - Joy of missing out

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Friendship can be very tricky. People change as they mature. This can be for the better or for the worse. How do you know where your friends stand? Are your friends ruining your mental health?That's the question Josh and Casey attempt to answer in today's episode. To start off the guys share their initial thoughts on why guys have trouble with toxic friends including desperation for friendship and naivety with emotions. Next, some statistics on friendship are discussed before going into the most common signs of toxic friendship including bullying, social pressure, bad habits, and loyalty. Moving into some possible solutions Josh and Casey discuss how to categorize your friends and reevaluate current friendships. This causes Casey to bring up basic qualities in a friend which prompts Josh to ask if online friendships can suffice. Finally, the guys wrap up with how to decide on distancing a friend vs. cutting them off completely.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Guys being naive with friends from desperation
4:55 - Statistics on toxic friend ignorance
6:50 - Differences between joking and bullying
11:40 - Social pressure toward bad behavior
22:00 - Having friends with bad habits
26:45 - How to deal with disloyal/lying friends
28:22 - Having categories of friends
30:59 - Reevaluting current friendships
33:35 - Basic questions on friendship evaluation
35:45 - Can you have meaningful friends online?
38:05 - Deciding on distancing vs. cutting off friends

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Finding the right therapist isn't easy. The search process may seem daunting. Josh and Casey are here to help you unlock your mental health potential. They start by going through their own experiences including how/why they started attending therapy. They then go through common reasons why guys avoid therapy. Next, the guys get into the pros and cons of male vs. female therapists for men as well as some statistics on just how little guys choose to see a therapist. The conversation then moves on to looking for signs of needing therapy and how to start looking for a good therapist. This causes Josh to bring up realizing how to tell when your time with a therapist has run its course before Casey ends on some cheap/online alternatives to your average therapist.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - How we decided to start therapy
4:32 - Most common reasons why guys avoid therapy
8:10 - Male vs. Female therapist for guys
12:05 - Male therapy attendance statistics
14:45 - Signs of when to find a therapist
25:45 - How to start looking for a therapist
27:30 - When to know you've found the right therapist
34:55 - When to look for a new therapist
37:38 - Cheaper/Online therapy options
40:28 - Concluding thoughts
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Welcome to the Shared Experiences podcast. WIth Josh Baker (@joshsbkr) and Casey Eisenberg (@casey_eisenberg). Strap in as they discuss the often stigmatized topic of men’s mental health. With the help of the occasional guest and audience feedback, they hope to help YOU come away with the tools to be successful in YOUR everyday life. So sit back, open up, and tune in every Wednesday for new episodes. FULL VIDEO EPISODES AND CLIPS ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! (@sharedexps)

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Welcome back to the Shared Experiences Podcast. Today, Josh and Casey discuss a statistic that has been making the rounds on social media which states that 63% of young men are alone. Why are so many young men single and depressed? To start unravelling the shocking reasons, the guys discuss their reactions to these statistics and bring up some of the causes of the imbalance that articles have mentioned. Some of the shocking reasons discussed were a lack of guys' knowledge of emotional communication and a lack of good friends/role models. Next, the guys talk about how dating apps have changed the landscape and how difficult dating was in college. Moving into some solutions, Josh and Casey end on how to use social media properly, picking good friends, and how getting a good job could help boost your confidence.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Reactions to the statistic
2:45 - Causes of the imbalance
7:45 - Learning how to communicate emotionally
12:42 - Lack of connection/good role models
15:05 - How dating apps changed the game
20:08 - Importance of good friends and expectations
27:35 - The difficulties in college
30:30 - Using social media properly
36:50 - How dating preferences have changed
41:00 - How working can boost your confidence

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Josh and Casey are excited to announce a NEW DIRECTION for the podcast. Together, they have decided to shift their focus away from the general zeitgeist talk and hone in on men's mental health. It's an issue that is not discussed often enough. To start the guys explain why they're making a change and uncovering the stigma behind men's mental health. This causes a discussion over some research on signs of depression in men vs. women as well as going over some examples of their own mental health struggles. Next, the guys go over some mental health statistics and common social stigmas before beginning to review some potential solutions that could help guys with the problems they went over.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Our change to focus on men's mental health
3:15 - Why is men's mental health under-appreciated
8:05 - Growth of toxic manosphere
9:45 - Signs of depression in men vs. women
13:30 - Our experiences with mental health issues
20:35 - Men's mental health statistics
29:45 - Stigma of working hard/not getting help
34:00 - Potential Solutions for Men
40:45 - Future episode layout
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For Season 5, episode 14, Josh and Casey talk to Dr. Baker. He is an internist with over 30 years of medical experience. Together, they waste no time diving into essential healthcare topics like America's public health crisis. Starting off with the obesity epidemic Dr. Baker discusses why food abundance is such a problem as well as what lack of exercise and good sleep can do to you. Next, Josh brings up the topic of health in young men where the importance of setting habits is discussed along with the mental health epidemic happening in young adults. Moving onto supplements, Dr. Baker discusses the pros and cons of steroids and vitamin supplements. Casey then asks his opinion on why healthcare is so expensive and if we would be better off with a public health option before finishing it off by discussing opioids, antidepressants, and how medical technology has improved over the years.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - The obesity epidemic
10:52 - The importance of sleep
15:30 - Health problems in young men today
19:00 - The mental health epidemic
22:15 - Problems with steroid use
26:00 - Do vitamin supplements provide benefits?
32:10 - Why is healthcare so expensive in the U.S.?
37:35 - Is socialized healthcare a better option?
45:25 - Can some people not lose weight?
48:20 - The pros/cons of opioids
51:45 - Antidepressants
55:45 - How has medical technology improved?

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For Season 5, episode 13, Josh and Casey have on Eric Walsh. He is a full-time photographer with amazing insight into the craft and many great thoughts and opinions. First Casey asks Eric to go over his background in photography as well as some tips on how to become one and what the day-to-day entails. Next Josh asks about how to gain clientele and what Eric thinks about social media about the use of social media as a marketing tool before getting into the improvements of camera technology in his career. Keeping it going the guys ask about how photography influencers have affected the market before discussing art vs. photography. To conclude the guys review some famous photographers' work as well as Eric's favorite pieces from his portfolio.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Eric's Photography background
4:40 - How to become a full-time photographer
9:20 - Day-to-day responsibilities
11:35 - Dreams when growing up
14:14 - How to gain clientele
17:15 - Is social media a good marketing tool?
19:40 - What is his dream life in photography?
21:20 - AI/Smartphones effect on photography
26:52 - Technical improvements in smartphones/cameras
34:30 - Photography influencers on Instagram
42:06 - Reactions to Terry Richardson - art vs. photography
49:26 - Eric's pet peeves for other photographers
55:51 - Reacting to Eric's work
1:05:19 - How photographers get connections
1:07:25 - Analyzing famous photographers' work

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For Season 5, episode 12, Josh and Casey discuss modern social media influencers, the impact they've had, and also how little influence many of them actually have. Starting out with the basics the guys define what an influencer actually is and some statistics of just how prevalent/influential they are both in the U.S. and internationally. Then Josh asks about what the biggest influencer platform is as well as which platform has the most garbage content. This sparks a conversation on what type of influencers are the worst as well as the harm they may be inflicting on their viewers. Next, the guys react to some terrible influencer content and wonder how these people are getting their views. Finally, Casey discusses if/how these influencers will survive before going over the racial inequity in influencing as well as the potential salaries of being an influencer.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - What is an Influencer?
3:27 - Influencer statistics
11:05 - International influencers
15:17 - What is the biggest influencer platform?
20:11 - Most garbage content - Snapchat or Tiktok?
25:04 - Are lifestyle influencers the worst?
30:05 - Harms of influencers
34:45 - Reacting to terrible influencers
48:30 - Will these types of bad influencers survive?
52:00 - Racial gap in influencing
55:35 - Influencer salaries
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For Season 5, episode 11, Josh and Casey discuss the evolution of the work. Josh shares some personal anecdotes regarding his current job situation/search. Casey chimes in with his thoughts on the market as it stands today. Together, the discuss and debate what has changed and why younger people today are struggling so much to pay their bills and find reasonable work. Breaking into media madness, Josh discusses how much his ticket cost to see Avatar 2 in IMAX 3D. This sparks a debate on the cost of movie theater tickets and whether it is justified or not. Josh also gives his review of the movie, 'The Whale'. Lastly, the guys end by discussing James Gunn's recent take over of the DC Universe, what it means for the franchise, and what the future of superhero movies are.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:59 - Intro
0:59 - 15:50 - Today's 'Work' Problem
15:50 - 21:33 - Most Desirable Jobs
21:33- 25:15 - Crazy Work-Related Facts
25:15 - 34:24 - Potential 'Work' Solutions
34:24 - 39:52 - Movie Theater Prices
39:52 - 41:22 - Christopher Nolan Movies
41:22 - 45:15 - Hans Zimmer and Movie Music
45:15 - 46:00 - Star Wars
46:00 - 47:32 - 'Velma' TV Show Ratings
47:32 - 48:35 - 'The Whale' Movie Review
48:35 - 52:30 - Modern Movie Running Time's
52:30 - 54:33 - The Movie Theater Experience
54:33 - 1:01:44 - James Gunn DC Universe Takeover
1:01:44 - 1:03:08 - The Future Of Superhero Movies
1:03:08 - 1:03:57 - Outro
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For Season 5, episode 10, Josh and Casey have on Kezia Noble. She is the world's leading female dating and attraction expert for men. She is also the author of the number one selling book, "The Noble Art of Seducing Women". Kezia has been helping men across the globe, since 2006, to overcome the challenges that they experience when meeting and attracting women. They start by discussing Kezia's background/experience and why she only works with Men. Next Josh asks if dating apps have caused people to be more shallow, which causes Casey to bring up differences in the pre vs. post dating app world. Next the guys get into what her clients are like and Kezia's take on modern feminism including who should pay for the first meal. Moving forward Casey asks how universal her advice is before discussing some of the harmful dating advice given out Online. Finally the guys wrap up their conversation by talking about dating differences in the U.S. vs. Europe before Kezia gives her best tips on methods/locations to talk to women.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Kezia's background/experience
1:50 - Why she only works with Men
3:15 - Have dating apps led to more shallowness?
7:35 - Differences in pre vs. post-dating app era
11:44 - What is her average client like?
13:20 - Advice for older women who are dating
16:40 - Kezia's take on modern feminisim
20:40 - Who should pay for the first meal?
24:08 - Is her advice universal or catered to her clients?
25:51 - Issues with controversial Youtube dating influencers
30:25 - Differences in advice for US vs. Europe
37:38 - Where/how should men be approaching women?
47:55 - How can guys get with more attractive women?

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Website - kezia-noble.com
Youtube - @Kezianobledatingexpert
Instagram - kezianoble18
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For Season 5, episode 9, Josh and Casey have on Metia Mcintosh. She was born and raised in the Bahamas and she comes on to share her experiences growing up in the Caribbean. They start by discussing some fun facts about the Bahamas and get into how it compares to the USA. Metia tells all about some of her celebrity encounters as well as her experiences working the infamous Fyre Festival. She also gives suggestions about things to do on the islands and weighs in on the Atlantis and Sandals resorts. Josh asks about the dating culture, which leads to some hilarious conversation. They then move into Bahamian geopolitics and how everything is structured. Together, they close on climate change and the commonality of marriage on the island. It's another great, entertaining episode!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Bahamas Facts
8:14 - Bahamas Pricing
14:04 - Coming To The USA
15:24 - American V Bahamian Hospitality
18:13 - Celebrity Encounters
24:32 - Fyre Festival
29:07 - Meeting Shaggy
29:43 - Atlantis and Sandals Resort
32:21 - Chicago "Caribbean" Aquarium Review
33:10 - The "Thunderball" Grotto
34:01 - Movies Filmed In The Bahamas
36:08 - Things YOU Should Do On The Island
37:50 - Bahamian Vs American Safety
39:00 - Thoughts on Nassau
40:56 - Islands Visited
41:30 - "Private" Islands
42:27 - Bahamian Dating Culture
51:33 - Tourist Stories
52:47 - American Culture V Bahamas
57:03 - What Music Do Bahamian's Listen To?
58:03 - Bahamian Education and Healthcare
1:02:28 - Bahamian Politics and Economics
1:07:07 - The Bahamas Affected By Climate Change?
1:10:10 - Marriage Culture and Dating Apps
1:11:37 - Closing
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On today's special episode, Josh and Casey have on their sisters: Julia (Josh's sister) and Alix (Casey's sister). They cover a lot of fun topics, mostly revolving around the college experience. To start, the girls introduce themselves and talk about what their classes are like with Covid still around. Next, the guys ask about the social scene including sororities, social clubs, fashion, the bar scene, and drug/alcohol use. This starts a conversation about the dating/hookup culture at college. The girls also give the best tips for guys at bars, some common red flags (or icks) they have seen, and whatever having rizz means. Finally, the girls list what they think are the best parts about college in the USA before ending on Wheel of Experiences where everyone tells their scariest story from College.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Introducing Alix and Julia
3:25 - How are classes in the covid era?
6:35 - Current college fashion
8:55 - What sororities/clubs they are part of
13:00 - What is the bar scene like?
16:30 - Getting exposed on social media
27:49 - Drug/Alcohol use
31:49 - Dating/hookup culture
39:50 - Best tips for approaching girls
50:57 - Ways guys can improve their chances
59:10 - Red Flags from guys
1:08:29 - Sorority/Fraternity mixers
1:12:21 - Having Rizz
1:18:41 - Pros about college in the US
1:25:35 - Are women more prone to being bi?
1:30:49 - Wheel of Experiences - Scary stories from College
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In today's segment, Josh and Casey get into the most powerful drug of all, Love! The boys go deep into the power of love, starting with whether either of them has been in love/what it was like. Next, Josh brings up some possible green/red flags before Casey pulls up some statistics on love, marriage, and divorce in the U.S. This causes Josh to bring up how many people pick the wrong partner without realizing before the guys share some final thoughts on the topic. Next, on Wheel of Experiences, Casey tells the story of his most important hockey goal in College while Josh details what it was like to be in Croatia during the 2018 World Cup. Next, the guys share their reactions to Avatar 2 before going through the highest-grossing movies of the year. Finally, in Media Madness, Casey laughs at Trump's new trading card/NFT collection before getting into some of Elon's new Twitter drama and a bill that may ban Tik Tok.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Have we been in love, what was it like?
11:30 - Causes for divorce today
19:53 - Love statistics in the U.S.
27:00 - People picking the wrong partner
31:05 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey scores a goal in college in front of his dad
34:23 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh ends up in Croatia during the World Cup
36:42 - Reactions to Avatar 2
49:35 - Highest-grossing movie of 2022
53:55 - Josh reacting to Troll and Entergalactic
1:01:30 - Trump NFT collection
1:06:50 - Elon's Twitter hypocrisy
1:13:24 - New bill proposed to ban TikTok
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APOLOGIES, for the late uploads recently. With the holidays, it has been difficult to get the editing done in time. However, starting after the new year, we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming.

In today's segment, Josh and Casey react to Lionel Messi leading Argentina to his first World Cup Win! To start the guys go over their initial reactions as well as why Argentina looked like the better team and why soccer is the most passionate sport in the world. Next Josh brings up rumors of Messi coming to the MLS which sparks a debate on if Soccer can take over in the U.S. with Football's head injuries. Finally, the guys talk about the show friends and how it set an unrealistic standard for actual friendship before ending on sensible or stupid where the guys find some expensive robots on Amazon

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Initial reactions to Argentina's win
3:46 - Why Soccer has the most passion
5:04 - Rumors of Messi coming to the MLS
7:45 - Is American Football dying?
11:12 - The controversy being overshadowed
13:35 - The show Friends being an unrealistic standard
15:49 - Why it's hard for guys to make friends nowadays
21:43 - Sensible or Stupid - Casey finds a 7k Robot waitress on Amazon
24:45 - Sensible or Stupid - Josh brings up the auto-follow suitcase
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In today's segment, Josh and Casey get into the new AI chatbot, ChatGBT. It has been taking the internet by storm. It is capable doing homework, writing essay's, coding, and even writing poetry. There are even roomers of it putting Google out of business. Casey starts us off with his experience playing around with the platform. Him and Josh get into discussions on the future of the AI: how effective is it, will coders be out of business, and will students no longer have to study? Tune in as Josh and Casey get into this and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - What is ChatGPT?
8:00 - Potential Problems
13:38 - The Future of AI
19:02 - Technology Problems
21:06 - ChatGBT Use Cases
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In today's segment, Josh and Casey get into some media madness. Josh starts by sharing his thoughts on the latest movie. "Devotion". Casey tells Josh about a cool movie he recently watched on Netflix, "Troll". This leads to a discussion about video game movies, then into the NEW Indiana Jones movie. The new trailer dropped and Josh and Casey discuss. Casey gives his thoughts on the new Transformers movie trailer. Josh rants about a recent TV show he watched with Chris Hemsworth called, "Limitless". Lastly, Casey tells Josh about his positive commentary regarding the Kid Cudi movie, "Entergalactic", and together, they end on a rant about Masterclass.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - "Devotion" Movie Thoughts
2:15 - "Troll" Movie Thoughts
5:57 - Video Game Movies
8:06 - The NEW Indiana Jones Movie
11:12 - The NEW Transformers Movie
13:57 - Movies Should Know Their Lane
18:02 - "Limitless" with Chris Hemsworth
22:38 - Kid Cudi's "Entergalatic"
25:33 - Celebrity Podcasts
26:34 - Masterclass
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In today's segment, Josh and Casey continue discussing the power of sex. To start, Josh brings up the phenomenon of men wanting to have kids less than before. This starts a conversation about the reasons behind that including social media, dating apps, and the lack of a desire to have a family. The guys also talk about the power of sex in advertising and where it's most effective in different industries before ending on sensible or stupid where Casey finds a futuristic shower tower panel tower and Josh wonders if we really need a lock for Ben and Jerry's Pints.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Men want kids less than ever
9:12 - Power of sex in advertising
16:10 - Social media glamorizing the non-family lifestyle
23:22 - Sensible or Stupid - Casey's Shower Panel Tower
27:12 - Sensible or Stupid - Josh's Ben and Jerry's Pint Lock
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In today's segment, the guys talk about the draw and raw power that sex wields! Josh starts us off by describing an experience he went through recently with women obsessing over an NFL player. This starts the conversation on the power of sex where the guys bring up the similarities between drug and sex addiction. Next Josh brings up some celebrity cheating scandals while Casey brings up the power of sex in social media. Next, the guys talk about why men have so many confidence issues today before describing some experiences with extroverted friends before ending on the difference of preferences between the US and Europe.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Josh's story on women swooning over an NFL player
3:07 - Sex addiction similar to drugs
5:55 - Celebrity cheating examples
7:20 - The power of sex in social media
11:40 - Men's confidence issues today
17:47 - Going out with very extroverted guys
22:00 - Americans being more superficial than Europeans
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In the last segment for this week, Josh and Casey analyze the full interview with Josh Willis. They share some of their thoughts on things he said: things they agreed on, disagreed on, etc. Of course, if you haven't listened to the interview with Josh Willis yet, make sure to go and do so now! Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Where we disagreed with Josh
7:49 - Reviewing Josh's celebrity hypocrisy take
12:35 - Being amazed by Josh's Elon story
16:40 - Reviewing Josh's renewables analysis
20:25 - Going deeper on coral bleaching
23:52 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey's trip to Mont Blanc
25:55 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh's visit to shipwreck beach

CONNECT WITH JOSH WILLIS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfKRfyhvd0

https://www.facebook.com/ClimateElvis/

https://instagram.com/omgnasa

https://twitter.com/omgnasa

https://omg.jpl.nasa.gov
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In today's segment, we are back with the amazing, Josh Willis. He starts with a crazy story about how he basically made Elon Musk's rocket blow up. He then gets into his thoughts on Space X. Casey asks Josh Willis about what he thinks the future renewable energy sources are. Casey also asks about hypoxic zones and dangerous algae blooms that have been popping up. Josh Baker then delves into the micro-plastic issue and asks Josh Willis how we can clean up our oceans. They end things by talking about how to spread the word on climate change, using various media formats, and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Blowing Up Elon's Rocket
3:25 - Thoughts on Space X
7:00 - Best Renewable Energy Sources
9:21 - Thoughts on 'Don't Look Up' Movie
11:00 - Hypoxic Zones And Ocean Destruction
14:14 - How To CLEAN UP The Ocean
15:25 - The Future of Coral Reefs
17:02 - Phytoplankton Destruction
18:59 - How to Spread The Word
22:33 - Wheel of Experiences: Coolest Place YOU'VE Visited
25:58 - Where to FIND Josh Willis

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfKRfyhvd0

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In today's segment, we have the amazing, Josh Willis, back on the podcast. He is an oceanographer with NASA and works in their jet propulsion laboratory. Josh starts with some new updates on his work and climate change as a whole since the last time he was on the podcast. That causes Casey to ask how often our satellites get updated and if the ones we have now are using new technology. Next Josh discusses what the average person can do to help mitigate climate change and if voting provides more value than small green actions. Moving forward Josh B asks if we have a definitive timeline on climate change and Casey brings up how people aren't paying attention to the disasters in third-world countries like Pakistan. Getting into some controversy Josh talks about why there are so many climate skeptics and what we can do to help set the record straight before talking about celebrity hypocrisy on climate change.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Update on Josh's work/climate science
2:23 - Are our satellites out of date?
5:30 - What can the average person do to help climate change?
8:55 - Individual action vs. government pressure
10:40 - Timeline on climate disasters
16:00 - Do people not care about third-world disasters?
19:25 - Why are there so many climate skeptics?
21:37 - Debating well-educated skeptics
24:55 - Should we look for long or short-term solutions?
27:20 - Celebrity hypocrisy
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In today's segment, the holidays are approaching with Black Friday right around the corner so the guys get to discussing the commercialization of the holidays. First Josh expresses his love of the Christmas spirit while Casey claims it is overrated. Next, they move into Black Friday with some takes on what is wrong with the holiday and if they might be buying anything. Continuing with the theme Josh brings up some Black Friday shopping statistics before talking about Cyber Monday. Next, Casey brings up the social pressure to buy presents before moving into America's abundant consumerism and how Amazon has benefitted.
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In today's segment, the guys have a bunch of hot news stories to cover, and don't waste any time getting into it. First, Casey breaks down two missiles (which ended up being Ukrainian) hitting Poland, and Donald Trump announcing his presidency. This causes Josh to bring up which of the democrats should run against him. Next, the guys break down the FTX scandal and the possible collapse of the crypto market. They discuss if this has doomed the future of crypto. Finally, Josh and Casey analyze the atrocities that have been committed in the building of the World Cup in Qatar. They then leave on their predictions for the 2022 World Cup.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Missiles hitting Poland
4:35 - Donald Trump announcing his presidency
12:55 - Who should the democrats run?
16:21 - FTX Collapse
19:53 - Should we keep investing in crypto?
24:40 - The horrors of the Qatar World Cup
28:26 - World Cup Predictions
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Josh and Casey start off sharing their Wheel of Experiences story: fight encounter. Casey tells a tale of two huge men showing up at his doorstep looking for their sister. Josh takes us back to college recalling a close brawl with a fraternity brother. Moving into media madness, the guys start out by discussing UFC 281. They get into some of the shocking wins and losses that occurred. Josh then brings up his thoughts on the new season of Big Mouth. They also get into the new Star Wars saga streaming on Disney, Andor. Josh shares his thoughts. Lastly, things end with both Josh and Casey sharing their dream characters they would like be in real life and portray on the big screen.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Wheel of Experiences: Casey's Fight Encounter
3:33 - Wheel of Experiences: Josh's Fight Encounter
9:15 - UFC 281 Breakdown
15:15 - How would YOU fair in a fight?
16:21 - Big Mouth, Season 6 Review
18:50 - Is Andor Worth Watching?
20:44 - Has Marvel gone down hill?
21:58 - If you could be ANY Movie Character...
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Welcome to season 5, episode 2 of the Shared Experiences podcast! Josh and Casey are back for a new episode and we've got another banger. In this clip, the guys take a deep dive into the most famous podcaster in the world, Joe Rogan. Starting off Josh and Casey examine Joe's background, some of the statistics behind his podcast, and why they started listening to the show. Next Josh asks how accountable media personalities like Joe should be to the things they say on their shows. The guys look to Reddit for some answers before asking if Joe leans toward the left or right and finally ending with ways he could improve his show.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Joe Rogan's Background
5:30 - How accountable are prominent media personalities for what they say?
8:15 - Examining some opinions from Reddit
10:15 - Accountability of fans' actions
13:10 - Is Joe biased towards a political side?
18:00 - Ways he could improve his show
25:17 - The issue with not fully settled science

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We are back for the final segment of season 5, episode 1 of the Shared Experiences podcast! Wasting no time, Josh and Casey jump into and discuss the results of the 2022 midterm elections. They each provide their own takes on what transpired, how it all went down, and predictions for the future. The guys also discuss Elon Musk taking over Twitter and what they believe will be the aftermath of that situation. Josh also asks Casey's opinion on the new social platform, BeReal.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 23:13 - Midterm Elections 2022
23:13 - 28:39 - Elon Musk Twitter
28:39 - 32:17 - Thoughts on BeReal
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Welcome back for season 5, episode 1 of the Shared Experiences podcast! Casey starts us off with his most expensive experiences to date. Including a crypto investment gone sour. He also runs us through some of his more expensive purchases as well. Josh tells us all about he blew $10,000 traveling Europe for 3 months and required financial assistance to make it home. In this week's Sensible or Stupid, Josh shares a neat invention to assist the physically impaired in getting in and out of cars. Then Casey introduces us to the world of augmented reality glasses. He shows us this new pair of Real Air AR Glasses that come with a whole host of cool features! Stay tuned for all the above plus the usual fun commentary!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:45 - Intro
0:45 - 5:10 - Wheel of Experiences: Casey's Crypto Investment gone WRONG
5:10 - 7:41 - Thoughts on Las Vegas
7:41 - 11:30 - Wheel of Experiences: Josh's $10K to TRAVEL Europe
11:30 - 13:46 - Sensible or Stupid: Josh's Car Assist Handle
13:46 - 24:42 - Sensible or Stupid: Casey's AR Glasses
24:42 - 27:10 - GTA 6
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Here we go! A fresh, new season! Welcome to season 5, episode 1 of the Shared Experiences podcast! After a much-needed break, Josh and Casey are back for a new season and get started with a banger. In this clip, the guys go deep into the latest Mega Millions lottery that totaled almost $2 billion. Starting off we look at the details of the win and how much the winner actually got after taxes. Next getting hypothetical Josh asks Casey how he would handle winning the lottery with different amounts (10 million, 50 million, 100 million). Finally, the guys ask each other how they would invest their winnings whether it be in the stock market, expensive toys, charity, politics, or business.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:06 - Intro
1:40 - 2:53 - Reacting to our Halloween Special
2:53 - 4:35 - Reacting to the lottery win
4:35 - 7:59 - How to make a $10 Million lottery win last
7:59 - 11:05 - Extravagant purchases to make with $10 Million
11:05 - 16:25 - What would you do with a $50 Million lottery win?
16:25 - 24:10 - How would lottery money change your life?
24:10 - 27:26 How much of the money would you donate?
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 12 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, we start off with the Wheel of Experiences. For this week's spin: funny, Casey tells a story of ribs and even an octopus being launched onto the ice during his hockey game. He also shares how his coach got so angry that he began attacking a fan. Josh shares an unlucky situation where a rush to the bathroom in Starbucks leads to an unfortunate outcome for other fellow citizens. Moving into Media Madness, the guys discuss the legacy of the Kardashians and what they have done to society as a whole. Then, they move into talks about who was the best James Bond and who should play the next James Bond? They also discuss the best gadgets, cars, and Bond girls. Lastly, the boys leave off on their predictions and thoughts for the now out, Black Adam movie.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 6:30 Wheel of Experiences: Casey's Funny Hockey Story
6:30 - 11:00 Wheel of Experiences: Josh's Funny Star Story
11:00 - 14:28 The Kardashian Legacy
14:28 - 27:17 Who Should Be James Bond?
27:17 - 29:37 Black Adam Movie
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 12 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, Casey starts us off with some funny gym scenery, and Josh shares some equally disturbing sites he has seen in gym locker rooms. Next, Casey describes a recent podcast he listened to where they discussed what it would take to build your own sovereign state. Together, Josh and Casey go over the details of what that would entail and what it would ultimately look like. How would it be fundraised? Would there be policing? Who would be invited? All those questions and more are answered!

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Welcome to Two Bears 1 Experience the Halloween Special! In today's segment of the Halloween special, Josh and Casey dress up as some of their favorite comedians, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, and start with some classic sensible or stupid. Casey shows us a $3,600 inflatable pumpkin and Josh shows us a ridiculous $6,000 skeleton. Moving into Hot Takes, the boys start with the Alex Jones verdict. Is almost a billion dollars too much to ask? Will he have to pay it all back? Lastly, Josh and Casey wrap up on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and what the chances are of a resulting nuclear conflict. It's a scary and complex topic that the guys attempt to break down.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:27 Sensbile or Stupid: $3500 Inflatable Pumpkin
2:27 - 5:36 Sensibile or Stupid: $6400 Skeleton
5:36 - 15:23 Alex Jones Has To Pay $965 Billion
15:23-29:27 Russia and Ukraine Nuclear Conflict
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Welcome to Two Bears 1 Experience the Halloween Special! In this clip of the Halloween special Josh and Casey dress up as some of their favorite comedians, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, and discuss some times the guys learned some lessons, Casey breaks down UFC 280 which causes Josh to start a conversation about celebrity boxing. This continues into a discussion about UFC fighter compensation and how it can be increased. Finally, Josh breaks down the reviews of the new Halloween Ends movie and why some recent horror movies have been so bad.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 4:28 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey messes with the wrong teacher
4:28 - 6:45 -Wheel of Experiences - Josh learns his lesson from bullying
6:45 - 8:55 - Most people shouldn't be comedians
8:55 - 16:13 - Media Madness - UFC 280 breakdown
16:13 - 20:17 Celebrity Boxing
20:17 - 23:24 - UFC Compensation
23:24 - 28:55 - Halloween Ends Review

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Welcome to Two Bears 1 Experience the Halloween Special! In today's episode of the Halloween special, Josh and Casey dress up as some of their favorite comedians, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, and imitate one of their most iconic moments on the Two Bears, One Cave podcast, the Kool-Aid reaction. The guys also discuss the worst parts of going out on Halloween in a big city, and some of the worst Halloween costume ideas such as cultural appropriation, homeless people, and zombie celebrities. They conclude by bringing up some funny Halloween movies and discussing if their views on horror movies.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 5:47 - 2 Bears 1 Experience Intro!
5:47 - 8:18 - Halloween in Chicago
8:18 - 24:04 - The WORST Halloween costumes
24:04 - 25:01 - The scary parts of Halloween?
25:01 - 26:22 - Halloween memes
26:22 - 28:05- Horror movies thoughts
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 10 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, we start with the new Dahmer series on Netflix. Casey gives his thoughts on the show thus far. They discuss the in's and out's of Jeffery's decisions. He then poses the question to Josh of whether or not serial killer documentaries should even be shown in the first place. Then the boys discuss why serial killer's were more prevalent back in the 70's and what allowed them to get away with it. Lastly, regarding Dahmer, they discuss the appeal of serial killers and why people are so obsessed. Next, Josh and Casey talk about their favorite childhood movies and movies that made each of them cry. Lastly, moving into Sensible or Stupid, Casey brings up a build-your-own-house for $33k, and Josh talks about his hatred of unscented hand soap and body wash. Is it sensible or stupid? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 15:30 The DAHMER Series
15:30 - 20:37 Favorite CHILDHOOD Movies
20:37 - 23:08 Movies That Made Us CRY
23:08 - 26:20 Sensible or Stupid - $33K House
26:20 - 31:01 Sensible or Stupid - Unscented Soap
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 10 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, we start with the Wheel of Experiences. The boys each share their near death experiences. Casey shares a story of passing out in a Cheesecake Factory, and Josh tells us about a time he almost drowned surfing for the first time. Next, the boys break into media madness. They start by discussing the new 'Rings of Power' tv show and the astounding production budget. They also talk about the success of remakes, staying true to longstanding franchises, and of course the new super Mario trailer. Stay tuned for new episodes!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 8:13 Wheel of Experiences: Josh ALMOST Drowns
8:13 - 14:20 Wheel of Experiences: Casey PASSES Out
14:20 - 22:47 The Rings of Power TV Show
22:47 - 28:53 Super MARIO Trailer & Animated Kids Movies
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 10 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, the guys break down the issue of retail stores shutting their doors. First, Josh and Casey list the reasons why going to retail stores sucks nowadays including higher prices and lack of staff/inventory. Next, as the guys talk about Amazon's success, they wonder about where all of Amazon's returns go, and trust us, you don't want to know. With that knowledge in mind, Josh asks if we should break up Amazon and how it should be handled. Finally, Casey looks at shopping addiction in this country, and the boys give their final verdicts of whether or not retailers will stick around.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:14 - Intro
1:14 - 4:30 - What sucks about retail stores now
4:30 - 7:25 - Will retail stores close?
7:25 - 13:25 - Where do your amazon returns go?
13:25 - 17:22 - Do we need to break up Amazon?
17:24 - 23:54 - Shopping addiction
23:54 - 29:03 - Which retailers will stick around?
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 9 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's segment, the guys discuss the latest atrocity with Nord Stream pipeline. Casey fills us in on some dystopian remarks Biden had made previously on the matter and whether not it was sabotage. Josh then discusses how China has been graduating 15 TIMES the number of STEM graduates as the US. Finally, they end on a fun. Together, the guys break down the "top ten places to live abroad for expats" list. They each share personal experiences with some of the visited countries and thoughts on the list.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Nord Stream Pipeline Disaster
10:18 - China's Crazy STEM Graduation Rate
11:30 - Stupid TIk Tok's
13:39 - Top 10 Places to Live Abroad
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 9 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In this clip, the guys are reacting to some of the latest movies and trailers and discussing why some of them are seeing success. Starting it off Josh tells Casey about watching the Woman King and why the female leads were so well written, while Casey connects that to the female lead from the Punsher. Then the guys react to the new Deadpool and Last of Us trailers while finishing it off with a discussion about why people may love to hate movies as much as they do love them.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Why the Woman King was so good
2:55 - The key to successful female leads - The Punisher
6:53 - Reacting to the Deadpool trailer
10:34 - The new Last of Us movie
11:15 - Loving to hate movies

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We are back for Season 4 Episode 9 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In this clip, the guys start part 2 of their roast of the job market and why boomers just can't understand how it works today. To start it off the guys get into why people don't want to work at big corporations anymore before finding a strange connection between the job market and the dating market. After that, the guys get into why hard work is overvalued in the U.S. and what the most useless jobs are. To finish it off the guys talk about why you need to have some niche skills if you want to go into business and the ways to fix this broken system.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Why people don't want corporate work
3:35 - Connection of the labor market to the dating market
5:00 - Jordan Peterson crying on Piers Morgan
6:21 - Why hard work is overvalued
12:23 - The most useless jobs
14:49 - The need to have a niche in business
16:48 - Ways to fix the system

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We are back for Season 4 Episode 9 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In this clip, the guys start part 1 of their roast of the job market and why boomers just can't understand how it works today. To start it off Josh relays his struggle with finding a full-time job since college and why the system of applying to jobs has made it so hard. The guys then elaborate on that issue to discuss the problems with competition, online applications, and the attraction of blue-collar jobs. To conclude we bring up the question of why most people don't seem to like their job and if people are too picky or if their complaints are valid.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey strikes out in Barcelona
7:40 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh's struggle with the job market
14:46 - The issues with applying to jobs today
16:46 - Why blue-collar jobs are still attractive
18:00 - Are people too entitled to job choices or just have bad options?
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 8 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In today's drop, the guys start with Sensible or Stupid. Josh talks about the new iPhone 14 and the apple watch ultra, while Casey wonders if hurricane protection pods would have helped in hurricane Ian. Keeping the topic going, in hot takes, the guys go on a deep dive into how hurricanes have been intensifying over the years and some potential solutions for the future. Next, Casey breaks down Putin's decision to draft over 300,000 Russian citizens and what that means for the war. Finally, Josh breaks down a pretty scary new trend of people having their legs broken and stretched to grow taller.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Sensible or Stupid - Josh reviews the new Apple lineup
11:50 - Sensible or Stupid - Casey discusses hurricane protection pods
16:13 - Hot Takes - Hurricane Ian
20:02 - Hot Takes - Climate change has to be handled by the government
24:02 - Hot Takes - Putin drafts over 300k troops
28:40 - Hot Takes - The U.S. is hypocritical about invasions
32:00 - Hot Takes - Limb lengthening to grow taller

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We are back for Season 4 Episode 8 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In this clip, the guys tell some stories about times they were close to (or maybe did) s**t their pants. They also break down the controversy surrounding the trailer for the new little mermaid movie, and Mr. Beast getting offered a billion dollars for his channel. Starting with the wheel of Experiences, Casey tells a story about barely making it to a bathroom from the depths of the Indiana dunes, and Josh recounts his story of barely... not making it to the bathroom at Casey's house. Finally, the guys discuss why the new little mermaid trailer was so controversial including what Disney got wrong and how/what Mr. Beast getting offered a billion dollars for his channel means for the future of media.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey in the sand dunes
4:31 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh misses the toilet at Casey's home
9:43 - The Little Mermaid trailer controversy
20:01 - Mr. Beast got offered a billion for his channel

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We are back for Season 4 Episode 8 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! In this clip, the guys are breaking down the substance abuse epidemic. Starting with vaping and energy drinks we break down why each are so addictive and have almost become routine in people's lives. Next, opioids and pharma companies are in the hot seat as Josh and Casey talk about how the industry has ruined the United States and what went wrong. Switching industries the guys talk about which is a bigger problem for the country, fast food or nicotine? To end it off we bring up some possible solutions and what could go wrong with them.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Vaping and Energy drinks
10:08 - Opioids and Pharma companies
12:18 - Which is worse for America nicotine or food? (clip)
16:23 - What are some solutions to the epidemic?
19:25 - Do you ban or legalize everything?
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 7 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! Today the boys are getting into a debate to answer one of the age-old questions, is it better to live in Europe or the U.S.? They take a deep dive into the pros and cons of each hitting on areas such as healthcare, education, culture, food, travel, politics, work, happiness, and more. Moving into the Wheel of Experiences, Casey tells his story of seeing bombs going off on the Israeli/Syrian border while Josh tells his story of meeting our grandfather's cousin in London towards the end of his life. In Sensible or Stupid this week Casey brings in the perfect all-in-one beach chair while Josh wonders if it's practical to buy a skeeball machine. Finally in Hot Takes the guys react to the Queen's death and Ron Desantis sending Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:58 - Pros of living in Europe
19:20 - Cons of living in Europe
26:00 - Pros of living in the U.S.
35:25 - Cons of living in the U.S.
47:50 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey sees bombs in Syria
52:57 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh meets his Grandfather's cousin in London
57:30 - Sensible or Stupid - Casey's perfect beach chair
1:00:25 - Sensible or Stupid - Josh's skeeball machine
1:05:45 - Hot Takes - The Queen's death
1:09:04 - Thoughts on monarchies still existing
1:14:56 - The Queen's insane real estate holdings
1:19:49 - Desantis sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 5 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! Today, the boys are diving deep into education (not just from school) as they discuss the cost of college as well as the dissatisfaction many people are feeling post-graduation, how the student loan forgiveness plan may or may not help. Most importantly, Josh shows us how not to take pre-workout. Starting off with work culture, the guys get into quiet quitting and why people are starting to take back their personal lives/what the important things you need in that personal life are. Next, in the Wheel of Experiences, Casey shares his story of drunkenly abandoning his girlfriend on New Years, and Josh tells us how he handled a Brazilian girl taking multiple facetimes on their date. Keeping the theme going, the guys analyze the differences in foreign vs American women, information, and education before wrapping up with talking about Moderna's lawsuit with Pfizer and the new world post-COVID.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - The guys slam some pre-workout
3:05 - The social media challenges (Cinnamon, Tide Pod)
4:58 - Quiet Quitting (long clip)
10:47 - Bucket list items
15:05 - The truly important things in life
20:45 - The cost of college vs. entry-level salaries
23:21 - Typical CEO characteristics
25:48 - NYT article on happiness vs salary
29:29 - The Wheel of Experiences (Worst Date) - Casey
36:33 - The Wheel of Experiences (Worst Date) - Josh
42:06 - Differences in foreign vs American women (long clip)
53:48 - The American information bubble
56:30 - Differences in European vs. American education
59:57 - The guys share their music taste
1:10:30 - Moderna sues Pfizer over vaccine patent
1:14:32 - How different the world is post-COVID
1:18:56 - Reacting to the student loan forgiveness
1:24:00 - How Americans' taxes are spent
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 4 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! Today, the boys are looking toward the future as they discuss what will change for travel, the entertainment industry and virtual/augmented reality. We start off with Casey's road trip to Pittsburgh and Ohio where he asks if/how road trips could be easier with talk about self-driving cars and high-speed rail. Next, the guys move on to air travel to discuss seat sizes, the worst people on planes and why airlines are struggling currently. Moving into the Wheel of Experiences, since the guys spun "gross" last week, Josh has a story about a nasty allergic reaction on a date. And Casey meets some giant spiders in India. For Media Madness, the topics of the week are why the movie-making and theatre industries are dying as well as if music will suffer the same fate. In Sensible or Stupid Casey finds a really overpriced charcoal grill that looks like a fake suitcase and Josh wonders if people would think twice about seeing gun lamps in your home. Finally, the guys talk about Mark Zuckerberg appearing on JRE and the future of VR.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - How to improve road trips
10:10 - The worst people on planes
16:00 - Double-decker space saving plane seats
18:00 - Trouble with airlines currently
21:57 - Celebrity lifestyles polluting the environment
23:31 - Full-time travel vloggers
29:53 - Wheel of Experiences - Josh's allergic reaction on a date
41:01 - Wheel of Experiences - Casey's run-in with giant Indian spiders
46:00 - Matt Damond Hot One's interview - How movies make money
51:30 - Highest budgeted movies of all time
54:15 - Are movie theatres dead?
57:34 - Will streaming services be re-bundled into cable?
1:01:05 - Is the music industry having the same decline as movies?
1:05:54 - Sensible or Stupid - Casey's suitcase charcoal grill
1:10:20 - Sensible or Stupid - Josh's gun lamps
1:18:10 - How Mark Zuckerberg did on Rogan
1:21:35 - Could social media be used for good?
1:24:30 - Future of VR/AR
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 3 of the Shared Experiences Podcast! Today the boys are feeling international as we get into some relaxing stories in Paris and Amsterdam, what the differences are between living in Europe and the US, what it would be like to see the wonders of Space at the cost of time back on Earth. We're also diving deep into the media as we discuss recent controversial movies like Beast and Minions as well as what movies can be re-watched at any time. In Sensible or Stupid Josh shares the truth about Pink Sauce and Casey breaks down how his dad bought a cheap Chinese moped on Amazon. Finally, the boys get analytical as they think about the lasting effects of earbuds, how the U.S. could be invaded, Trump's entertainment value, and if releasing genetically modified mosquitos could help the environment.
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We are back for Season 4 Episode 2 of the Shared Experiences podcast! Today we're starting out racy with some talk about how Elon's dad managed to bag his stepdaughter, if a girl should be allowed to meet her husband at his rape trial (true story), and we rate our abilities with women. Since we spun the Wild category last week we have some stories about not having your passport when you're hungover and trying to fly out of Budapest as well as what it's like inside an Indiana University Project X level party, which got us thinking about how much we actually miss college. For media madness we talk about the new upcoming Rick and Morty season, if it's okay for public places to show UFC fights, and the Woodstock '99 disaster. Finally, we finish it off with Sensible or Stupid where we discuss if you should be able to send signals to other drivers on the road and if you need a $1000 racing simulator setup (that doesn't even have a PC, Monitors or a game).

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Welcome to the new and improved Shared Experiences Podcast! Josh Baker returns with new co-host Casey Eisenberg in a brand new studio to share funny stories, react to the latest news/media and interview the occasional guest. However, it won't just be our experiences that we want to discuss, we want to hear yours! Through different segments such as the wheel of experiences and sensible or stupid, we hope you will share your amazing stories with us, and who knows, it might just end up getting read on the podcast. In the first episode, Casey and Josh discuss the new studio, their dream cars, Trump being raided by the FBI, two embarrassing stories involving some tight swimsuits, and more. Please support us by liking, commenting, and sharing our episodes.
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On today's episode, Dr. Julie Pearlman stops by. She is an ophthalmologist based out of the Chicagoland area. Her and Josh discuss all things eyes. Everything from glasses, to cataracts, to eye color-changing surgery, to glaucoma. Josh throws a lot of questions her way, and Julie does an amazing job of answering everything as simplistically and easy-to-digest as possible. Questions asked include: With so many eye drops available, how can a person choose the best one? Are glasses better than contacts? Are we ruining our vision from constantly staring at screens? Is blindness correctable now? And much much more!

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Part 2 has arrived! On today's episode, Josh brings on his other set of grandparents to spread some of their life wisdom and enlighten us all. What do they think of today's generation of kids? How about the state of the country? Or perhaps, what advice would they give to sustaining a sixty-two-year marriage? All of that, plus more, are answered!

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Welcome back! On today's episode, Josh brings on his grandparents to spread some of their life wisdom and enlighten us all. What do they think of today's generation of kids? How about the state of the country? Or perhaps, what advice would they give to sustaining a sixty-one year marriage? All of that, plus more, are answered!

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Marcelo Ogata (aka @BugDreamer) is an underwater filmmaker and photographer. For over ten years, he has been to more than 40 different countries and has logged nearly 4,000 dives with his camera. He is completely self-taught and has had the privilege of working with incredible operations and brands while exploring the most biodiverse destinations on Planet Earth. He uses his camera as a weapon to help fight oceanic degradation and pollution.

Together, Marcelo and Josh dive (pun intended) into how he got started, favorite dive spots, tips for being a better underwater filmmaker / photographer, and so much more. They also nerd out (just a slight bit) on the various incredible corals and species seen in oceans around the world today. Even if you are a novice photographer or have no knowledge at all, you will most certainly learn some new things in today's episode. Marcelo is incredibly friendly, and he transfers that kind demeanor into his passion to help save our fragile oceans.

I HIGHLY recommend checking out some of his work, which is nothing short of spectacular. He can be found on Instagram (@_bugdreamer_) as well as his Youtube (@bugDreamer), Facebook (@bugDreamer), and of course his personal website (https://www.bugdreamer.com/).

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00:00:00 - 00:19:40 – The Working World
00:19:40 - 00:35:37 –Influencers & Social Media
00:35:37 - 00:45:21 – Heritage & Nationalities
00:45:21 - 00:55:00 – Dating & Visiting India
00:55:00 - 01:18:05 – Stereotypes & Cultural Differences

Casey Eisenberg joins us again for another special episode of Shared Experiences. He is joined by his roommate, Abhi Yadava. Ironically, both Abhi and Casey work for the same company. They each share what their experiences (pun intended) has been like thus far. We break into the nuances of the traditional workplace setup and how things have evolved. We talk remote work, efficiency in the workplace, the supposed millennial laziness factor, and how things should be changed for the better.

Growing up with Indian parents, Abhi tells us what expectations came with that and Casey shares his own personal/cultural anecdotes as well. What pressures are there? How connected do you truly feel? What are the stereotypes? They had also traveled to India together, so they elaborate on the differences between life there and in the states as well as what they learned upon reflection.

This wouldn't be a Shared Experiences podcast if we didn't at least touch upon dating. So, we are of course given status updates on their love life's and talk about the difficulty of dating today.

Lastly, as a fun side segment, we discuss influencers, entrepreneurship amongst young people, and the growing impact of social media.

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The environment is a very complex topic with a complex set of issues. However, Josh Willis is here to simplify it all. He is an oceanographer at NASA as well as the head of their OMG: Ocean's Melting Greenland mission. On top of all that, he is also a graduate of second city and one of the few scientists who tries to bring a softer, more comedic approach to global warming.

Why does climate change sometimes lead to more extreme cold? Is nuclear energy the way of the future? What is the response to climate change deniers? How much does deforestation contribute to global warming? All these questions and more are answered on today's episode.

You can find Josh on Instagram (@omgnasa) or on Facebook (@climateelvis).

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Stephanie RETURNS!

Stephanie Konczal joins the pod again for another fun episode. She enlightens us on what has changed since her last podcast. Together, her and Josh discuss their job situations and what has pushed them both down the coding route. They talk about their experience (or soon to be experience) with coding bootcamps. Are they worth it? What do they entail? What bootcamp is recommended? All is covered.

Now that Stephanie has relocated to Chicago. They compare and contrast cities, what life is like living in one of the big cities, and more!

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Today's guest is a very bright individual with an appetite for travel and adventure. His name José Jiménez. He is an aerospace engineer and a world citizen operating currently out of Menorca, Spain.

José and Josh start by discussing the COVID situation on the island. Where things stand at the moment and what the future holds. José delves into the history of the island, what it means to him, and what it was like growing up there. He also shares how a viewing of the movie Apollo 13 inspired him to pursue a career in the aerospace industry, Multiple internships, offers around the world, a stint at NASA...boy did he succeed.

Together, Josh and him exchange stories and experiences having lived and visited other countries. They compare and contrast the differences mainly between the United States and Europe. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They get into it all. Finally, José tells us all about his travels and how he is able to do so. He provides you with tips and tricks to getting good rates, traveling smart, and finding yourself along the journey.

You can find José on Instagram (@joearoundtheworld). Click the link to have a look.

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Hair styles are constantly evolving. Just have a look back at your yearbook and you'll see what I am talking about. However, keeping up to date on trends as well as finding a cut that suits your face can be quite a difficult task. That's why I knew I had to have Joseph Salazar on. He's a hairstylist based out of Chicago, IL.

Joseph starts by sharing how he first got into the business, and how his father played a role in inspiring him to do so. We talk about what styles are currently trending as well as where he finds the latest cuts. He tells you the key to finding a good stylist in your area as well as finding a good style and color that suits your face. We also tackle the problem of balding and thinning hair. How to overcome it and what options you have at your disposal. Overall, it was a pleasure having him on, and I hope you are able to go forward with confidence and find a style that frames your face perfectly!

You can find Joseph on Instagram (@joeysalza). Click the link to have a look. If you have any questions you can write him via email at josephsalza4916@gmail.com.

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Men's fashion often does not get enough attention. However, today, we are going to change that. Asif Somji is a personal men's stylist based out of Dubai. He knows the in's and out's of the fashion industry and how to have men looking their best. He decided to stop by and spread his wealth of knowledge.

Josh and Asif discuss the beginning. How an unfortunate battle with cancer turned into a blessing in disguise and helped Asif find his path. Transitioning into the state of men's fashion today, they discuss style and how it differs based on location. They determine if there is truly an overall look that represents "good" style. Moving onto fast fashion versus high end, they discuss the pros and cons of each, sustainability in fashion, and why designer brands should actually be given more credit. Should you invest in cheap men's clothes? How about designer men's clothes? It all gets answered. Lastly, they discuss how men can up their style game. Where to start if you have no idea. What materials to look for, how to incorporate colors into your wardrobe, and grooming habits that can turn any man into a style icon.

You can find Asif on Instagram (@styledindubai). Click the link to have a look. He also writes for The Rake Middle East, The Permberley Magazine, and Arte & LUSSO. So, if you have a chance, definitely be sure to check out some of his articles.

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We are back again for another fun episode. Josh and Stephanie discuss their childhood together, the games they used to play, trips that were had, the older generation, and so much more!

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Coming to you live from Denver, Colorado! Stephanie and Josh have been traversing the state seeing friends, exploring interesting sites, and eating plenty of delicious food. Today, they get into what separates Colorado from the other states, why glasses make people look less intimidating, how one family member has never done a day of laundry in his life, and what's happening to relationships.

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You may have heard of the infamous Venus Flytrap. Well, did you know that there are over 1000 different species of carnivorous plants! However, what exactly is a carnivorous plant? The official definition is "any plant especially adapted for capturing and digesting insects and other animals by means of ingenious pitfalls and traps." Some other species in existence are sundews, butterworts, pitcher plants, roridula, aldrovanda, and many more! I highly recommend a Google search to check out some of these amazing plants!

Today you are bound to learn loads more about them because our guest, Domonick Gravine, knows all about the subject. He is the founder and owner of RedLeaf Exotics: a specialized carnivorous plant nursery based out of Tennessee. Though, he specializes in growing a specific species known as Nepenthes or pitcher plants. His plants are huge and insanely beautiful.

Together, we shed light on how to grow these magnificent plants. We also get into what goes into running a nursery and growing a business online. Domonick grows many different variations of Nepenthes, so we talk about some of the crosses he has and the difference between the highland and lowland plants.

If you are interested in learning more about his nursery, RedLeaf Exotics, check out his website here. He sells a wide array of different plants! Also, be sure to check out their Instagram page as well as YouTube page!

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On today's episode, Josh describes his birthday experience and the infamous cookie cake. They get into why people constantly want those around them to be mediocre. Why don't they ever wake up feeling refreshed? They reflect back on old pictures and notice that their grandparents looked older at the same age. How about interior design that is not at all practical. Lots of random, fun topics today!

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Today, Josh and Stephanie discuss their frustrations with overly long lines and people returning too many packages at once. They also get into Karens and what they male version should be. Josh has become obsessed with the new Bridgerton show on Netflix. As always, they share their experiences and feelings on various matters.

What do you think? Should we have a new label for Jim's? Do you have any fun stories and or experiences? Please let us know! We would love to hear your experience.

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Do find it harder to stay focused and motivated with all the distractions at your fingertips? Perhaps, it's getting your homework done, or sticking to a diet, or maybe it's just going to bed on time. Regardless, discipline can be difficult to maintain. But, is it more difficult in today's day and age?

Stephanie and Josh talk about why they have occasionally struggle with maintaining discipline and tactics they utilize to keep them on track. Tactics can range from removing distractions, to keeping an organized schedule, to even just maintaining consistency in day-to-day life.

Are there any tips you have for maintaining discipline? Please let us know! We would love to hear your experience.

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Have you ever wondered how so much of the GoPro marketing footage looks absolutely incredible? Well, meet the man behind much of their promotional material. His name is Abe Kislevitz, and today, he stops by to share his experience working as the Senior Creative Director at GoPro. He originally started at University of Southern California studying mechanical engineering before being offered an opportunity with GoPro when it was in its infancy. Now, the rest is history as he has evolved with the company and has been a part of their team for over ten years.

Together, him and Josh get deep into his amazing position, what goes into those GoPro cameras, upcoming GoPro plans, advice for young creators, editing and filming tips and tricks, and even some specific shot breakdowns taken on the new GoPro Max. They cover numerous topics within the action camera world as well as the world of social media and influencing. Be sure to stay tuned as Part 2 of the interview will drop this upcoming Wednesday.

Abe is also an expert skier and surfer. His abilities are well documented and reflected in his various social media pages. I highly recommend checking out his array of videos and photos as they are very inspiring as well as just incredible. His instagram is @abekislevitz and the same for his YouTube channel.

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Ah, roommates. Depending on the situation, they can be both a blessing and a curse. Let's look at the pros. The biggest being they help split the rent. For those trying to save money, having a roommate is by far the most economical option. Also, assuming you get along well with your roommate, it can be great to have a live-in companion. It's someone you can rely on for socializing and hanging out with. Now, as for the cons, i'm sure you are familiar. There's the chance that you live with somebody with whom you don't have anything in common with nor do you have similar living habits. Perhaps, they're messy, or they're too loud. Or maybe they aren't good about paying on time or even paying at all.

Obviously these are just some of the pros and cons. Stephanie and Josh dive deeper into the topic in today's episode. They touch upon the different forms of rooming situations such as when you're traveling with someone, living with a significant other, living with just a friend, etc. Each of these scenarios provides there own set of difficulties and comforts that are discussed. Of course, Stephanie and Josh also share their personal stories and experiences with sharing spaces, and they attempt to be unbiased in answering the question, "is it worth living or rooming with someone else"?

We would love to hear some of your shared spaces experiences. Have you had a bad roommate or a really good one? Let's hear your story. Please send an email to the address below with the subject heading "shared spaces".

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Have you ever wondered how so much of the GoPro marketing footage looks absolutely incredible? Well, meet the man behind much of their promotional material. His name is Abe Kislevitz, and today, he stops by to share his experience working as the Senior Creative Director at GoPro. He originally started at University of Southern California studying mechanical engineering before being offered an opportunity with GoPro when it was in its infancy. Now, the rest is history as he has evolved with the company and has been a part of their team for over ten years.

Together, him and Josh get deep into his amazing position, what goes into those GoPro cameras, upcoming GoPro plans, advice for young creators, editing and filming tips and tricks, and even some specific shot breakdowns taken on the new GoPro Max. They cover numerous topics within the action camera world as well as the world of social media and influencing. Be sure to stay tuned as Part 2 of the interview will drop this upcoming Wednesday.

Abe is also an expert skier and surfer. His abilities are well documented and reflected in his various social media pages. I highly recommend checking out his array of videos and photos as they are very inspiring as well as just incredible. His instagram is @abekislevitz and the same for his YouTube channel.

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Growing up today is not what used to be 50, even 30 years ago. Since the advent of the internet, cell phones, and social media, the way in which kids spend their time has changed dramatically. As a result, parents have had to adapt when it comes to parenting style leading to a generation of kids that have been overly-sheltered and coddled.

Now, it's still a complex topic. Arguably, when raising kids in the past, parents were too little involved in their children's activities and whereabouts. With parents being more mindful of their kid's doings, perhaps children today are less likely to get into trouble. There are definitely pros to parents being involved in their children's life, but just how much is too much? And are today's children and teens benefiting from this style of helicopter parenting? Those are just some of the questions Josh and Stephanie attempt to answer in today's episode.

If you're interested in checking out, Josh's book, click this link. Also, if you're interested in checking out the Esquire article referenced in the episode, click this link here.

We would love to hear your opinion! Do you think kids today are too coddled? Or do you think it's better for their development? If you have any thoughts on today's topic, don't hesitate to shoot an email using the link below.

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There's no question Amazon has gone practically unchecked in recent years. The company's hold on the retail market has expanded its grasp farther than anyone could've possibly predicted. They currently own 41 subsidiaries and brands and are worth more than 1.7 TRILLION dollars! What does the future hold for "mom-and-pop" shops?

While there is no definitive answer, Josh and Stephanie certainly have their opinions. Stephanie has been trying her best to avoid using Amazon, but just how difficult is it? That prime membership really sucks you in: amazing movies, free two-day or even one day shipping, discounts, and so much more. The difficulty of breaking free from the amazon-sphere is no easy task. Josh and Stephanie also share their tips on how to avoid being completely sucked in and other alternatives to the platform.

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We all have it. Insecurity plagues millions every day, and it will continue to do so if you don't get it under control. It also comes in many forms. There's relationship insecurity, emotional insecurity, physical insecurity, social insecurity etc. However, Josh and Stephanie are here to let you know that you're not alone. They share their personal struggles with it and the ways in which you can control insecurity and keep it at bay. It's definitely not an easy task to achieve; however, with time, awareness, and perseverance, you too can conquer it.

We always want to hear from you! If you're comfortable sharing, please write in to the podcast email any of your insecurities and things you've struggled with over the years. And please note if and how you've overcome or tamed them. Make sure to put "Insecurities" in the subject heading upon messaging. It's always nice to know you're not alone in any struggle, and you most certainly aren't.

For those that are new, thank you for tuning in. Exciting news! We have restructured and reorganized the podcast. The name has changed from "All-Encompassing" to "Shared Experiences". On top of that, we are now incorporating seasons. The first season of show will run until mid-April with a two week break following. Then the second season will run from End of April until mid-October.

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QUICK NOTE: I apologize for the audio quality on this episode. It was a recording error that will for sure be corrected next episode!

Ah, love and romance. A topic that we never get tired of discussing. Josh and Stephanie tackle the notion of a your counterpart. Is there one person for everyone? How do you know if they're the one? Tune in to hear Josh and Stephanie's opinion.

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With COVID having wreaked havoc on our ability to go out, the film industry has taken a big hit. Movie theaters have shut their doors, films have stalled or been pushed, and studios are in a state of peril. Josh and Stephanie give their take on the current state of movies and where they think the film industry is heading.

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With all the incredible digital technology at our disposal today, why would anyone desire to go back to the rudimentary film days? Well, there are several reasons that today's guest, Alex Burke, breaks down. He is a professional landscape photographer who shoots exclusively on a special large format film camera. If that doesn't sound appealing, just check out his work, and you will instantly be blown away. We discuss the benefits of film, his process, tips for beginner photographers, and all sorts of other interesting things!

If you are interested in some of Alex's ebooks, prints, or informational blogs, check out his website and or feel free to email him with questions at alex@alexburkephoto.com with the subject heading "All-Encompassing Podcast".

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The new year is finally here! 2020 is officially over (thank god)! Stephanie and Josh each have their own hopes and predictions for the new year. If 2020 has showed us anything, it is that the future is very hard to predict. However, things seem to be looking up! Let us know if you have any predictions or hopes for the year!

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities like Zac Efron or Cameron Diaz get into such incredible shape? Well, wonder no more because today the man who trained and transformed their bodies discusses exactly how to do it and more! Patrick Murphy is renowned personal trainer with over twenty-five years of experience in the business. He's worked with actors such as Keanu Reeves, Jason Segel, Becky G, Jennifer Lawrence, and many others! This episode is chock-full of information. Josh and Patrick cover everything from losing fat, life longevity, sugar addiction, working within Hollywood, Steroids, diet supplements, and so much more! It's a dense episode guaranteed to have you walking away with new knowledge!

If you are interested in some of the programs Patrick mentions on the show, please visit his website and or feel free to email him at patrick@murphyfitness.com with the subject heading "All-Encompassing Podcast". He would be happy to help transform YOUR body!

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The holidays, while a joyful time, often bring stress upon those who leave the gift shopping for last minute. This week, Stephanie and Josh discuss tips and tricks to help make the gifting process easier as well as what to do when receiving gifts, specifically those you don't like. In another hilarious episode, they share some fun stories of gifts they've received over the years and how they were reciprocated.

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Let's face it...COVID has taken us all for a spin. Millions of people are unemployed worldwide and the market for jobs is tougher than ever. With that being said, if you're on the lookout for a new job, just know you're not the only one. Stephanie and Josh share their frustrations with today's job market and how the inability to find a good job has impacted their daily lives.

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Join Josh Baker and guests for fun and thought-provoking conversations. Delving into numerous different subjects weekly, there is something for everyone on this show!

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Do you have any rituals that you incorporate throughout the day? How about life hacks? Stephanie and Josh share their favorite life hacks and rituals that they actually utilize. From brushing your teeth in the shower to never checking a bag, many bases are covered!

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With the holidays coming up, Stephanie and Josh figured they'd help make shopping just a bit easier for you this year. Together, they run through some of their favorite purchases. They discuss items that are worth splurging on as well as items that they believe you can skimp on.

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On this special episode, Paige Zilba joins Josh and Stephanie to reminisce on the good ole' days of Capri Sun, Nickelodeon, and slip 'n slides. Paige is a modern-day influencer with over 6 million followers on Tik Tok, and over 100,000 on YouTube and Instagram. Her content is a unique spin on comedic beat boxing. Together, they talk life in LA, today's music, fashion, and how mobile technology has changed the way kids grow up.

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Dating is a subject that never seems to get old. We all have different wants and especially irritants. Though, just how irritable is an action or a behavior before it becomes a no-go? Well, Josh and Stephanie each curated their own lists and decided to break it down in today's episode. They discuss each of their pet peeves, red flags, and deal breakers in potential partners.

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Today is a very special episode! Liliana Fernández Steiner is a Spanish beach volleyball player who has competed in the Olympics twice now (London 2012 and Rio 2016). In the 2016 World Tour, she was awarded a silver metal at the Long Beach, California Grand Slam. She continues to train and play all over the world! We discuss breaking into the volleyball scene, qualifying for the olympics, life inside the olympic village, life after the olympics, Spanish music, culture, and much more!

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Privilege is a tricky subject. Upon discussion, it can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, defensiveness, and many other emotions. We all have it in one way or the other. So, how do we go about addressing it? Today, Josh and Stephanie attempt to answer that question. They assess the nuance of social and economic privilege specifically and how people should proceed going forward.

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I always love getting unique voices and experiences on the podcast. Hanna grew up in the USA but still has family in Sweden and speaks the language. Together, we go over what that experience was like, how the two compare, Sweden's COVID response, and much much more!

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Today, we are talking everything ahhh-vacado! Stephanie and I both felt that after a tumultuous week, you could use something more light hearted. Where did the avocado get its name? What started the millennial avocado fad? How many avocados does Chipotle use per day? All is answered in today's episode!

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Have you ever wondered what really goes on below decks on cruise ships? Well, you're in luck! Gábor Gózon, a native of Hungary and a longtime personal trainer,  swings by to discuss his experiences on the different cruise liners. We debunk the myths of what really goes on amongst the crew as well as examine what life is like in Hungary and the "European mentality".

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Ah, Marriage. It's something most of us plan on doing at some point or another in our lives, but is it what's best? With divorce rates so high, one would think that marriage is a losing battle. However, there are of course two sides to every story. Stephanie and Josh, share their opinions and help determine what makes for a successful marriage.

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Lilian Baur stops by today to talk about life on campus at FGCU amongst COVID-19, how the dating/social scene has changed, her personal approach to diet and fitness, and what it's like having family in Germany.

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With social media and targeted advertising nowadays, there is more pressure for people to look their best. Stephanie and Josh discuss how these platforms have transformed people's ideas and judgements surrounding body image, and how you can fight those negative thought loops that keep you feeling insecure.

Also, I am going to start uploading to youtube in the very near future (referenced at the beginning of the show)! So, be on the lookout for that! I will let you all know when the first videos are up.

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Norway: a beautiful country known for its vast, dramatic mountain ranges and of course, vikings. However, what's it like to grow up there? To answer that question, I knew I had to have on Ingvild. Having been born there, I'd say she knows a thing or two about the Norwegian lifestyle. As always, let me know your thoughts and if you have questions!

The two places Ingvild mentions in the podcast are Svalbard in the north and Kristiansand in the south for summer.

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We are back! And today, Stephanie and Josh address the most misunderstood generation, millennials. You often hear about them in the news for being notoriously lazy, overly sensitive, and demanding. However, are the stereotypes true? That's the question they attempt to answer. Let us know your thoughts!

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Celebrities have been appearing more and more in the news this year. Unfortunately, it seems that many of the celebs are a little out of touch. So, today, Stephanie and Josh discuss the pros and cons of celebrity activism.

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Hope you all had a good Labor Day weekend! On today's episode, Jenny Galliard stops by to tell her story. She is in the horse care taking business and travels all over to do it! What is it like living in the United States as a French citizen? We get into some fun comparisons between the two!

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Stephanie and Josh are back for another awesome episode! This week, they are discussing everything fashion. While neither of them are fashionistas, after a bit of research and planning, they were able to narrow down how both men and women can dress better. They also discuss different trends, style icons, fast fashion, the minimalistic approach, and of course much more!

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Have you ever struggled to make your home look professionally designed while on a budget? Well, worry no more because Jackie Eisenberg is here to help! She is an interior designer with many years of experience under her belt. Together, her and Josh go through the thought process of designing a home, utilizing colors and textures, and of course she provides some very useful advice for those who cannot afford design services but still want an attractive outcome.

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Excited to announce the start of a new bi-weekly segment: Family Friends. Stephanie Konczal and Josh will tackle new topics every other week! On today's pilot episode, they cover everything minimalism. What are its benefits, how we apply it to our daily lives, and how you can do the same! Make sure to stay tuned for new episodes coming your way soon!

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On today's episode, Daniel Kochman stops by again to relive some of his and Josh's best travel memories. They start where they left off in Part 1 and run through the rest of the trip. They also share some of our best and worst travel gear investments, and share our final takeaways from the trip!. Please reach out with any questions you might have! They'd would be happy to answer them!

Some of the TRAVEL GEAR discussed:

1. MOGICS Bagel Travel Power Strip

2. Travel Security Belt

3. GRAYL Water Purifying Bottle

4. Travel Compression Bags

5. Daniel's Backpack

There will be another episode in the future discussing travel gear investments worth your while, so stay tuned for that. These are just a few of the things discussed in the episode. If you have any questions about the gear discussed, shoot me an email.

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Welcome back! Today's episode is one of the favorites thus far! It is chalk full of useful information. Josh and Dr. Famularo discuss the state of psychiatry today, mental illness, depression, loneliness, ADD, confidence, love, and so much more! Dr. Famularo also shares his experience attending the one and only Woodstock music festival as well as his new business in the service dog industry.

Here is a link to the article referenced: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/06/why-suicide-rates-among-millennials-are-rising/612943/

If you are interested in Mobility Service Dogs, INC. Here is a link to the website: https://www.mobilityservicedogs.org

And of course, here is a link to his book:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-golden-retriever-philosopher-richard-alighieri/1031053595?ean=2940011201288

Due to this being a longer episode, I am including timestamps below for those with limited time. However, I encourage you to listen to the whole thing because there is so much to be learned!

07:12 - COVID-19
43:00 - Antidepressants
54:30 - Personal Approach to Psychiatry
1:02:35 - Millenial Mental Health
1:12:00 - Social Media
1:22:00 - Depression
1:33:22 - Loneliness
1:35:00 - ADD
1:47:38 - Love, Relationships, and Marriage
2:02:25 - User Questions
2:14:48 - Woodstock
2:28:18 - Service Dogs

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Ben Rose is back again for more advice on how you can successfully get your finances in order! Josh and him get a little more in depth this episode than when they did on Part 1. Ben walks you through the physical process of investing and the different ways you can go about doing so.

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One of the most badass of women Josh knows. Elisabet Reyes stops by today to share her philosophies on life and keys to success. They discuss her military experience, varied success within the realm of business, competing in Strongman, dating, and so much more! She is a lot of fun and has a lot to share! Enjoy!

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Please welcome back onto the podcast, Casey Eisenberg! He's back and this time, Josh and him are getting deep into the world of modern dating from the male perspective. There was a lot of positive feedback regarding the last episode discussing dating and relationships, so this time around, we get a different point of view. Together, they discuss the dating apps, love, relationships, hookup culture, and much more!

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On today's episode, Daniel Kochman stops by to relive some of his and Josh's best travel memories. They share advice on how you can plan a trip, recall fun stories, and ultimately share what they learned in the end. As this is only Part 1, please reach out with any questions you might have for part two! They'd would be happy to answer them!

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Today, Josh gets into photography a bit and discusses the differences between today's mobile device cameras and how they compare next to pro-level cameras. He distinguish's the two and guides you on the path to getting started in photography. There is much more to come of photography segments in the future. This is intended to be basic and for all of you to learn!

LINKS TO EQUIPMENT DISCUSSED:

1. Sony A6000 Camera
2. Sony A7RIII Camera (Josh's Camera)
3. Sony 24-70 mm F2.8 GM Lens
4. Cheaper 24-70 mm f4.0 Lens

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Part 2 has arrived!

It's sneeze season right now. Allergies are working their magic all around the world making people's noses run and eyes water. There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding allergies and where they stem from. Hence, why Josh decided to have on Dr. Paul Kentor. He is an allergist/immunologist and is well versed on the subject. He explains what causes them, differentiates the different kinds of allergies that exist, and what preventative measures you can take.

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It's sneeze season right now. Allergies are working their magic all around the world making people's noses run and eyes water. There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding allergies and what they stem from. Hence, why Josh decided to have on Dr. Paul Kentor. He is an allergist/immunologist and is well versed on the subject. He explains what causes them, differentiates the different kinds of allergies that exist, and what preventative measures you can take.

This is Part 1. Part 2 will be dropping this upcoming Wednesday, so be on the lookout for that. If you haven't yet, make sure to SUBSCRIBE as you will be notified when the next episode goes live!

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Have you ever thought about going under the knife? Well in today's episode, Dr. Aras Tijunelis takes us through the realities of plastic surgery. Josh and him discuss the differences between reconstructive and cosmetic, how social media and new public figures have shaped plastic surgery today, how to get the most natural looking results, and much more!

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For this special episode, you are taken behind the scenes of the adult film industry. Nickey Huntsman explains the semantics of making porn from STD testing to the various platforms (like OnlyFans) that are utilized today. She also provides an inside look into life beyond the camera. Nickey walks us through how her job translates to her personal life. She sheds light on what it's like to raise a family and date while still being actively involved in the industry.

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In today's episode, Ben Rose helps simplify the process of financial planning and investing. Josh and him discuss allocating assets and resources as well as getting plans in place for both the near and distant future. The process of managing money can be daunting for many (myself included), so hopefully this episode helps to break down the steps to financial freedom and independence. They also get into the economy, as it stands today, and what Ben recommend's from a monetary standpoint. There will be a Part 2 in the not so distant future, where they will get a little more detailed and specific on these topics so be on the look out!

The infographic we go over will be posted on the new podcast Instagram (@sharedexps) as well as the Facebook page (@sharedexps).

If you are interested in checking out the book Ben recommends, click the link below or once again, check the various social media pages.

https://amzn.to/2M51W8Q

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On this episode, Casey Eisenberg stops by to share his opinion and experiences of growing up both pre-and-post smart phones. They each discuss their childhood and how it compares to the average kid today. They compare and contrast notes on social media, music, online learning, and how it all fits into the bigger picture of childhood and young adult life. Casey provides some insight into how college has transformed and what the future holds for younger generations.

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Stephanie and Jennifer are back to provide their take on the intricacies of friendship. What separates a good friend from a great one? How do you go about you finding friends in today's environment? All these questions and more will be answered in today's episode!

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On the podcast today, Josh's father, Dr. Baker,  helps shed some light on the current COVID-19 crisis, as well as answer many questions that you all have graciously submitted. They discuss the current state of the American healthcare system, the opioid epidemic, obesity, marijuana and CBD, and so much more!  With all the misinformation circulating the today, this was a very needed, informative episode!

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Dating today is not what it was even twenty years ago. Dating online has introduced a whole new world! With apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, the game has changed. Joining in today via Zoom is Stephanie Konczal and Jennifer Baker. Follow along as they share stories, give dating advice, discuss the best dating apps, and ultimately help you navigate the world of modern dating.

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In this episode, Josh delves into the convoluted world of fitness and diet. Learn how to start your fitness journey without even having to go to the gym. Also, learn how to properly eat healthy and not overwhelm yourself with the complexities of dieting.

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The first podcast! This is exciting! This is intended to be an introduction into all we will cover going forward. Can't wait for you to see what is in store for future episodes!

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In this episode, Josh delves into the world of traveling and answers the most frequently asked question, "How can you travel like him?" Is he always on the go as it seems? How can you prepare for your next trip? Tune in to find out.

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