Feeding Curiosity: Recent Episodes
Erich Wenzel
Feeding Curiosity explores the precarity of human experience. We aim to provide blueprints for others to learn and lead more fulfilling lives through conversation. We challenge ourselves and others to think, question, and synthesize wherever their Curiosity takes them. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/support
Today on the podcast, we are back with a film deep dive discussing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! In these podcasts, we try to cover different aspects of the film and story to understand more deeply what worked or didn't from as many different angles as possible.
This podcast is a bit special for Erich, as Spider-Man has been his favorite super for as long as he can remember. As far as Feeding Curiosity goes, the idea of being able to share your passions with others is a core driver that fuels these episodes.
Quick Summary:
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
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Today on the podcast, we are joined by Joe Jackowski. Joe is a Marine Corps veteran and current graduate student at Vanderbilt University in the Cognitive Psychology in Context program. His primary interest is meaning in life, which broadly extends to problems in ethics, A.I., and culture. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his first long-form article on his new sub stack, Apotheosis: A Philosophy for Influencers (https://bit.ly/4309lw6).
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"Everybody wants to eat, but Few Will Hunt."
Today on the podcast with Joey Bowen and Drew Beech, co-founders of the apparel brand and community Few Will Hunt.
Joey and Drew spent their daily commutes through the gritty streets of Philadelphia on the phone for a year straight.
On these calls, they talked about business and life — especially the trends of self-entitlement and shortcut-seeking they witnessed in society.
These trends made them feel alone in an ever-softening world. “Are we the only ones that still believe in the power of hard work?” Drew asked. Joey responded, “It’s like we say at my hunting cabin — everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt.”
This statement perfectly summed up their frustrations with society. It became their mantra.
Website: https://fewwillhunt.com/
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:18) Where Did This Start for Them
(04:15) Loving the Process
(05:38) Finding A Purpose
(06:32) Finding Mentors
(08:21) Alex Hormozi and Warren Buffet
(09:27) The Shortcuts are Already There
(10:06) Guns Germs and Steel
(11:13) Mental Frameworks
(14:12) Contacting Reality
(18:15) Life Lessons from Sport
(21:32) Super Power to Direct Your Attention
(24:11) Information Diet
(27:05) The Power of Community
(30:37) Challenge Yourself to Find Differing Viewpoints
(31:08) Strong Convictions but Loosely Held
(32:15) Life is in the Gray
(33:26) Andrew Wakefield and Anti Vax
(35:22) Uncomfortable Conversations
(38:01) Parenting and Resilience
(40:11) Recommended Books
(43:23) Advice to a driven person
(48:01) Outro
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This blueprint will break down the core ideas, connect ideas outside the book, and apply these ideas in your life!
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On this podcast episode, Jordan Criss returns for a long-overdue discussion on Life and Fulfillment. We start the conversation with the idea that most people are actively disengaged with what they spend most of their time. From there, we cover imposter syndrome, healthy habits, procrastination, and focusing on what matters most to you regardless of the current outcome. Life is about playing a long game. Toward the end of the conversation, I was reminded of a book called The Road to Character. One of the core messages is to think more deeply about the eulogy virtues than resume virtues since modern life is more focused on the latter. Ultimately, each of us has to figure out what fits best for our life; no matter what, it will be a process. The faster you embrace the process, the less painful it will be. So with that, I pass this off to the listener. What else can we explore if you've encountered the mentioned sources, your experiences, or other related ideas?Support our content on Patreon or Spotify!
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(04:02) People are Disengaged with What They Do
(07:48) Why Do you Choose to Be Healthy
(13:24) Calling Yourself on Procrastinating
(15:00) We're All Addicted to Something
(17:.34) Society Pushes You to Give Up on Your Curiosity
(21:50) Imposter Syndrome
(24:31) The War on Art
(28:21) Beating Yourself Up on Rest Days
(32:14) Negative Self Talk
(35:27) Affirmations
(36:59) There's No End Point to a Better Quality of Life
(42:00) Layers of Paint
(45:18) Bet on Yourself
(47:44) Anxiety Around Performing
(50:53) Running and the Mental Game
(55:55) Checking Out Of Your Life
(58:43) What's the Smallest Step You Can Take
(01:01:04) Does Your Passion Have To Make Money?
(01:05:23) Die With Zero
(01:08:48) Checking In With Your Progress
(01:12:09) Do What You Can Where You Are Right Now
(01:14:27) Looking for the Quick Fix
(01:18:24) Creating Feedback Loops
(01:22:11) Implementing a new habit
(01:25:21) Three Ways to Push Yourself to Find What Fulfills You
(01:27:54) Reflecting on the Path Forward
(01:33:44) Resume and Eulogy Virtues
(01:36:50) Outro
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Coach Karlee is a movement coach who teaches her athletes to move their bodies as nature designed: strong, secure, pain-free, and forward. Utilizing slow-motion video assessment, she can assess, address, and correct pattern errors that are causing pain and/or hindering performance goals. With a background in soccer, endurance running, and strength and conditioning, Karlee takes an intense passion for competition and athletics into her coaching style to help build mentally and physically capable athletes, regardless of age, gender, sport, or background. She prioritizes foundations for durability through awareness and integration of pain-free movement practices to maximize performance and longevity. Are you ready to unlock your INNER ATHLETE?CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:26) Getting Interested in Natural Movement
(04:10) How does Karlee describe her methods
(07:12) Narratives around declining movement
(08:56) Erich's Assessment
(11:21) Injuries and Finding the Gym
(13:07) What actually improves performance
(15:56) The Paradigm Shift in Endurance and Strength
(18:32) Muscle Mass doesn't equal health
(25:18) Making Exercise One Dimensional
(29:00) Back Chain Dominant
(30:35) What are the smallest habits you can change
(35:51) Listening to Your Body
(41:54) How well you move at a young age sets you up for later in life
(45:17) Treat first before prevent needs to change
(47:48) What is the Spiral?
(56:35) Your body optimizes for its environment
(58:23) Recommended Books
(01:01:10) Advice for someone who is driven or looking to pivot
(01:03:26) Where to connect with Karlee
(01:04:48) Outro
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Finally, we come to the season finale of The Last of Us, season 1. Since starting our breakdowns, we have been excited about this very conversation. Would viewers of the show be challenged with the ending as much as the game challenged audiences over a decade ago? Would audiences be given enough to connect with to feel for Joel's position in the story? Ultimately, the story of The Last of Us boils down to this last episode. It asks audiences what they would do if this were their life and the life of someone they have come to care about. So much moral ambiguity makes this season finale one of the best and remains hotly debated. So in closing, does the show do the game justice, and what is your feeling on the actions Joel takes?Support our content on Patreon!
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:28) Ellie is still dealing with the trauma of the previous episode
(08:27) Changed by the Journey
(15:02) Joel in the hospital
(17:35) Ellie's Mom and relationship with Marlene
(23:31) Joel Becoming the Anti Hero
(26:06) Starting the Morality Discussion
(31:17) Ellie didn't get to choose
(34:31) Joel's decision feels foundational
(44:17) The Second Game
(46:39) Final Assessments of the Whole Season
(51:21) Two Voices in the Writing
(56:30) The Emotional Differences Between the Show and the Game
(01:00:38) Part 3?
(01:03:05) Adapting Games to TV
(01:04:43) Where Would You Expect Season 2 to Go
(01:06:08) Talking about game 2 in the near future
(01:08:49) Speculating on what is to come
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Gina Iaffaldano is a legal operations professional, writer, and everyday athlete. She has recently relocated back to the Chicagoland area. She is working on her first book, Little Gifts, which covers much of her experience with overcoming Guillain-Barré syndrome - a rare autoimmune syndrome that caused her to be neurologically paralyzed. Gina is two years in remission and is in training for her second Spartan competition post-recovery.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:07) Who is Gina
(04:37) Life before Diagnose of Guillain-Barré syndrome
(08:44) Getting to a diagnosis
(11:26) Initial Thoughts on Recovery
(15:54) Uncertainty of Diagnosis
(18:39) The Recovery Process and Getting to Walking
(19:25) Mental Bad Days
(22:52) Support System from Friends and Family
(25:42) Tracking Progress
(28:56) Be Where Your Feet Are
(30:46) Exercises to Get Movement Back
(32:44) Out Patient Therapy
(35:32) Goals for Getting Out of Therapy
(38:47) What Did Gina Learn About Herself
(43:22) Coming Together To Help Each Other
(47:33) How Does Gina Define Happiness
(53:11) The Shortness of Life
(01:07:15) Rebuilding Your Habits
(01:12:28) What is Legacy to Gina
(01:15:14) Where to connect with Gina
(01:16:25) Outro
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episodes seven and eight. Episode seven picks up as Joel approaches death. He urges Ellie to leave him. Ellie remembers her time in FEDRA military school, which she attended with her best friend, Riley. Riley sneaks back into their dorm room and reveals to Ellie she has joined the Fireflies. She brings Ellie to an abandoned mall, where they explore a photo booth, an arcade, and a carousel. Riley tells Ellie the Fireflies have assigned her to a post in Atlanta, and it is her last night in Boston. An infected attacks the two, and Ellie kills it, but both are bitten during the struggle. Tearfully, they decide to stay together and wait for the infection to take hold. In the present, Ellie finds a sewing needle and stitches Joel's wound.
Episode eight continues after the flack back ends. Ellie leaves Joel, who is still recovering, to hunt for food. After shooting a deer, she tracks the wounded animal and encounters a preacher, David, and his fellow hunter James. She trades her deer for penicillin. David reveals that the man who stabbed Joel was a group member; Ellie leaves to treat Joel. The next day, she discovers David and his men have followed her to seek vengeance on Joel. She flees to draw them away but is captured. At David's camp, he reveals he has been feeding his group human flesh.
Meanwhile, Joel awakens and tortures some of David's men into telling him Ellie's whereabouts. David and James attempt to kill Ellie, but she kills James and escapes; David hunts her down, but she kills him with a meat cleaver. Finally, Joel finds a traumatized Ellie outside the cult's burning community center and comforts her.
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Episode 7
(04:24) A Lull in Pacing
(06:52) Comparing to Bill and Frank
(10:13) Keeping the tension
(14:26) Let the audience live with the consequences
(17:03) Transition to episode 8
(21:28) The Villain of Episode 8
(26:57) Culty Vibes
(29:30) What is David's Motivation
(36:30) Joel's Survivor Moment
(39:32) Ellie's Capture
(41:44) The Donner Party
(45:57) How David Talked to Ellie
(48:48) Ellie Making Her Escape
(53:26) The Climax
(01:00:56) Why Joel and Ellie Connect
(01:02:25) A Heart-Breaking Coming of Age
(01:06:14) Hype for Where the Story Goes
(01:07:03) Wrapping Up
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ZACHARY WAGNER is a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. His first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, was published in 2023 with Intervarsity Press. Zach’s other writing interests include evangelical and “post-vangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse.Connect with Zach:
Website https://www.zacharycwagner.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/zacharycwagner
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:48) Motivation to Write the Book
(09:40) Signaling Attraction is Dangerous
(13:12) Fear of Sexuality
(16:43) Christianity Navigating Body and Spirit
(22:29) Gnosticism and Christianity
(24:28) Docetism
(28:00) The Master and His Emissary
(32:41) The Romans and Sexual Promiscuity
(39:46) Lineage of Evangelical Christianity
(49:11) Purity Culture
(56:09) Fantasy is a Recipe for Disaster
(57:14) We Still Behave Like Alchemists
(01:0):34) How do we course correct?
(01:0):42) Where to connect with Zach
(01:08:40) Outro
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode six. Episode six continues the journey of Ellie and Joel, but they have moved much further west with a time jump of three months. We find them in the snowy mountains as they are nearing where Tommy's last location. Ellie and Joel are stopped on the road by a group of people with horses, but they are not immediately hostile. They are brought to the town of Jackson, a safe haven community that seems more self-sufficient and free than FEDRA or the Fireflies have shown was possible thus far. Tommy is found living among them, better off than Joel thought possible. Without the goal to save his brother, Joel begins to doubt he can see the mission through to get Ellie to the Fireflies and asks Tommy to complete the journey. Joel is confronted with self-doubt but doesn't give Ellie a choice of who should finish the journey until near the end of the episode, and we see a massive shift in trust between them as they set back out on their journey. The episode concludes with Joel being injured by scavengers leaving Ellie alone to fend for herself and attempt to save Joel's life.Support our content on Patreon!
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:48) Time Skip
(04:39) The Old Couple
(08:52) Building Communities
(11:26) First Meeting the People of Jackson
(16:33) Meeting Tommy
(21:04 )Having Tommy Finish the Journey
(25:48) Ellie gets to choose
(29:12) Leaving Jackson and Looking for the Fireflies
(34:17) Cliff Hanger Ending
(38:33) Ellie learning about Sara
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James Calmese Jr. Is a WIU graduate who works in financing and in shipping. Being the founder of Good Vibes, M.I. Edition LLC, a live entertainment entity involved in the underground music scene, the early stages of the music business process, and sports is what keeps him going in the day-to-day. His artist has amassed streams of 15,000 or more. Worked behind the scenes as an artist partner to JoeL Stevenson, Khamarry, AyeBee, & Lil Sizzerr, as a talent Buyer, promoter, and more. He’s booked shows with Montana of 300, Jarren Benton, Big Baby Scumbag & Kirko Bangz. Reach James for Artist consultations, Ad Campaigns, or song pitching at james@goodvibesmi.com
In this conversation, we cover how James thinks about finding artists and how to get them on stage. What habits or easy actions can upcoming artists take to jump-start in building a dedicated audience who are all in making music their full-time career. Out of the music sphere, we talk about more general advice on building skills when building something that is your passion. We close with ideas on betting on yourself, why it's meaningful, and what it means to lead by example for future generations. And much more!
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:07) Who is James?
(03:08) What was school like and how did he get into his current interests
(07:29) Real Life MBA
(08:45) The Business Side of Music
(12:28) Choosing the pain you are most comfortable with
(15:21) Music is Universal
(17:10) Riot Fest
(18:19) How Do You Get On Stage
(23:55) Take Something to Sell
(26:00) Back to Crowd Surfing
(27:56) Recommendations to New Artists
(30:21) A Good Show Is Most Important
(33:00) Building a mountain one layer at a time
(36:02) Authentic impressions of people
(39:19) The Invisible Work
(41:23) What skills have you learned?
(43:36) Negative connotations around Rap Still
(47:57) 1000 True Fans
(51:06) Building Reach
(55:29) Advertisement
(01:01:44) Mentors
(01:05:53) Sobriety
(01:07:44) Super Power of Directing attention
(01:15:02) Being a Father
(01:17:25) Favorite Quote
(01:21:54) Where can people connect?
(01:22:43) Outro
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode five. Episode five continues by giving us the backstory on Sam and Henry shortly after the FEDRA are overthrown in the city. From that, we catch up to the present, where the previous episode left off with Joel and Ellie. From there, we are given more information on Kathleen and the group. Much of our contention in this episode was how convincing the motivations of Kathleen were. The episode's climax is the confrontation from Kathleen's group as they catch up with Joel and the crew and attempt to flee the city. Everything erupts in chaos, with the infected being released from underground. We had some minor issues with how the lead-up to the climax was presented. All of our problems aside, the core of this episode was the emotional story between Sam and Henry. They were presented as a possible future of how Ellie and Joel may one day end up. This point is driven home in the closing scene as the group doesn't escape unscathed. The big question in this episode is would you want to continue living after losing the one you care about most?
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Initial Thoughts
(02:57) Kathleen's Character
(12:10) Not Enough Time
(14:13) Kathleen is the Sub Plot
(17:33) The Emotional Story of Duos
(22:48) Production Meetings
(24:59) Slow Moments and Beings Kids
(29:33) The Bloater Suit
(34:40) Sniper Sequence
(41:16) Kathleen's Monologue
(47:13) The Sound Design
(49:09) The Closing Scene
(55:30) Sam Turning
(01:01:37) Can You Live Without the Person you Care About Most
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Matt Vincent is a strength athlete, two-time Highland Games World Champion, and founder of HVIII Brand Goods, now rebranded to Not Dead Yet. Through his travels, Matt was lucky enough to spend time with exceptional people chasing strength, fulfillment, and personal growth in every imaginable way. In Matt's first book, Training Lab, he spelled out the philosophy of "The HVIII," and tried to capture the spirit of self-improvement through self-loathing. This idea would be the spark that led to HVIII Brand Goods and many adventures afterward. Matt chronicles his travels and conversations with people in the strength game and beyond on his podcast NDY.
In this conversation, we cover many grounds for aiming at what you find important in your life. Matt has evolved many times in his life and continues to evolve. You can expect to learn more about the risk of clinging to an identity or group of friends. Why routine is a trap for stagnation and speeding up how fast your life passes by. The trap of expectations you put on yourself or what your society and culture project onto you. And much more!
Connect with Matt:
Website https://www.notdeadyet.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewpvincent/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewpvincent
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:29)Where does Matt's Story Start
(06:31) Highland Games
(09:09) People cling to identity
(11:43) Talking about the first notable accomplishment
(13:52) Did Matt expect to become a writer
(17:35) Rebuilding himself after the Highland Games
(27:26) Stay Away from Mundane Routine
(29:01) Letting go of relationships
(34:21) The Gravity Well of Routine
(36:58) Leaning into discomfort
(38:41) Where did your parents come from
(41:53) Escaping the misunderstanding of others
(44:48) Getting Used to No
(46:31) Find your tribe
(49:40) Change your expectation
(52:59) Taking the perspective of others
(57:47) Underestimating what you can accomplish
(01:01:17) Community Building
(01:02:40) Running
(01:06:36) Taking action
(01:10:46) The Four Agreements
(01:13:26) Finding Balance
(01:18:36) Where to connect?
(01:21:08) Outro
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode four. Episode four continues the story of Joel and Ellie. We get some relationship-building while on the road. Still, they take a detour into Kanas city. Very quickly, something is off inside the city without FEDRA presence, and bandits attack them. Joel and Ellie fight their way through the encounter. We learn a bit more about who these bandits are, but most of this episode feels like a setup for the next episode. The episode closes with Joel letting the dad jokes get him, and finally, we see the rugged survivalist begin to let down his guard.
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(04:53) Ellie tries to breakthrough to Joel
(07:18) Dad Jokes
(12:22) What happens if FEDRA gets overthrown?
(14:10) Ellie has to trust Joel
(16:28) Ellie Saving Joel
(19:29) Ellie reacting to shooting someone
(20:01) Militia Group
(21:20) Commenting on Kathleen
(23:08) Jordan's thoughts on Ellie's Shooting
(24:23) The Bandit Begging for his life
(29:58) Where are the infected
(33:39) Karen of the Last of Us
(37:49) Back to Joel and Ellie
(41:28) Humor in dark times
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In this podcast episode, we continue our discussion on moral reasoning. After laying out the groundwork in the first part of this discussion, we dive deeper into moral foundations theory and break down the characteristics of each foundation. Finally, we round out the discussion closing on the wisdom process.
If you missed part 1, you could find it here!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/NsbGEEird1I
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lm9AAK
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(05:28) Moral Foundations Theory
(08:20) Care and Harm
(11:54) Attachment
(19:37) Fairness and Cheating
(28:47) Loyalty and Betrayal
(32:06) Authority and Subversion
(46:01) Sanctity and Degradation
(58:37) Tangent into sexual relationships and cultural shifts
(01:04:21) Die With Zero
(01:06:13) Back to Sanctity and Degradation
(01:12:07) Liberty and Oppression
(01:17:25) The Wisdom Process
(01:30:02) Closing Thoughts
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode three. Episode three is, so far, the most significant departure from what those familiar with the game will see. While Joel and Ellie are still featured in the episode, we mostly follow the lives of two other survivors, Bill and Frank. Instead of facing the grim reality that the end of the world has in store for our characters, we face a different story. Can you still find love, keep your humanity and protect someone when it would be easier just to be alone?
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq
Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Initial Thoughts
(06:37) Can Someone Live a Normal Life at the End of the World
(09:19) The Flashback Transition
(11:16) The Start of the Infection
(14:02) Meeting Bill
(22:24) Normalcy of dinner
(25:04) Appreciating the Finer Things
(35:33) Dehumanizing as Society Collapses
(37:36) The Attack
(41:43) The 10 Year Jump
(47:18) The Final Dinner
(49:53 )Jumping back to Joel and Ellie
(56:52)) Closing Thoughts
Episode Summary:
Joel and Ellie begin the hike to meet with Bill and Frank. Ellie sees evidence of the government's execution of innocents during the early days of the pandemic. Back in 2007, Frank leaves Baltimore and stumbles upon the compound of Bill, a paranoid survivalist who reluctantly takes him in. The men begin a romance, sharing a love of music and food. Years later, Frank contacts Tess by radio and the two groups enter a tenuous friendship. In the present, Frank is terminally ill and asks Bill to assist his suicide after they marry. Bill, not wanting to live without Frank, kills himself as well. When Joel and Ellie arrive, they discover a letter Bill left for Joel. Bill wrote that protecting Frank gave his life meaning and that he has left Joel his supplies. Unbeknownst to Joel, Ellie takes Frank's pistol. They take Bill's truck and set out to find Tommy.
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In this podcast episode, we sit with Joe Jackowski to discuss the foundational ideas and philosophers behind moral reasoning.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:13) Lawrence Kohlberg
(08:54) Elliot Turiel
(10:31) Rousseau
(22:19) Hobbes
(32:08) Utilitarianism - Bentham
(34:54) John Stewart Mill
(36:46) Critique of Hedonism
(39:31) Impossible Arithmetic
(41:36) Pragmatism
(56:07) Closing
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Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode two! We discussed what we liked, what had changed from the game, and other details that caught our attention while watching the episode.
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Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist
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Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3
Show Notes:
(00:00) Recap Episode 1
(01:50) Opening to Episode 2
(03:32) A Prequel Series Could Work
(06:34) Change to the Infection
For an interesting piece on the Wood Wide Web go to this New Yorker pieces
https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-secrets-of-the-wood-wide-web
Paul Stamets
https://paulstamets.com/
(09:45) Ellie Waking Up
(12:21) The Creators Love the Source
(15:11) Changing your expectations between mediums
(18:26) Hotel Scene
(22:46) Joel Doesn't Want to Be Left With Ellie
(23:53) Tess has Hope
(26:28) The Museum and the Clickers
(35:24) Somebody Got Bit
(40:53) Juxtaposition of Beauty
(43:47) Waking up the Horde
(48:59) Closing Scene
(53:55) Outro
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For many, David Goggins is seen as inhuman or, as he has said, uncommon amongst the uncommon, sure that is true. But I look at it a little differently. If he can forge himself into something extraordinary, why can't I? Why can't the person next to me? In this video, I discuss what it means to be In Pursuit of Your Greatness.
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JRE
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In today's episode, we are starting our breakdown of the newly released series The Last of Us based on the game of the same name! For those who want to remain entirely spoiler-free, this is not for you, but given the game has been out for some time, we assume most casual audiences will be curious enough to learn more about the source material. In this episode, we cover the major story beats, what we enjoyed and what we hope is to come in the story. Finally, we try to dive a little bit deeper into the show. As fans of the game, seeing an adaption done well is refreshing for us. Please enjoy this breakdown in episode one of The Last of Us! Let us know what you think!
Summary of episode one:
In 2003, a mass fungal infection sparked a global pandemic. Joel flees with his daughter, Sarah, and brother, Tommy; a soldier kills Sarah. Twenty years later, Joel lives in the Boston quarantine zone managed by the Federal Disaster Response Agency (FEDRA), working as a smuggler with his partner, Tess. When Tommy fails to contact them from Wyoming, they buy a car battery from a local dealer, Robert, but are double-crossed when he sells it to the Fireflies, a rebel group in open opposition against FEDRA. Attempting to retrieve it, Joel and Tess discover Marlene, the Fireflies' leader, who begs them to take Ellie to the Massachusetts State House in exchange for a working truck. While sneaking out, the three are caught by a soldier who tests them for the infection, revealing Ellie to be positive. Joel kills the soldier while Ellie claims to be immune.
This episode was directed by Craig Mazin and co-written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Hype for the Show
(01:08) First Impressions
(02:40) Focus on the Daughter
(04:52) Grounding the Outbreak
(05:41) Sarah felt like the Protagonist
(07:22) Gritty Survival Story
(08:45) The Opening
(12:49) Hope for Video Game Adaptations
(13:48) 20 Years Later
(18:55) How far do you differ from the Source
(23:24) Joel is numbing Himself
(25:33) Introducing Tess
(31:19) Introduction of Ellie
(37:13) The Closing Scenes to meet the fireflies
(41:10) Nuanced Groups
(43:14) Closing Out the Episode
(48:22) Set Design and Infected
(50:15) Nature is a Character
(55:11) Final Thoughts
(58:40) Outro
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In this week's episode, we break down the film The Whale. The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by Samuel D. Hunter, and stars Brendan Fraser. The film is an emotional rollercoaster and leaves all of us feeling something. At the movie's core, we tried to determine whether this was a tragedy or a comedy. The result will vary for everyone but somewhere in the middle, leaving you conflicted. We spent a good time working on what the core theme of the film was, and we came to the conclusion it was gravitating toward honesty. The film calls for the characters to be honest with themselves and those closest to them. If you can do that from the heart, your life starts to fit together. As a call to action, I know that all of us have something left unsaid to someone important to us, so at the very least, saying something from the heart to someone who matters to you can be a gateway towards something better. Without further preamble, please enjoy this deep dive into The Whale!
Brendan Fraser’s emotional acceptance speech
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(04:03) Initial Impressions of the Film
(06:08) Is The Whale Film for Everyone
(08:30) Darren Aronofsky
(08:59) Roller Coaster of Emotion
(10:53) Disappoints to Excitement
(16:40) Layers of Story
(19:05) Getting Lost in Emotions
(20:43) Playing with the Audience
(23:43) Getting to Honesty
(25:48) Be Real
(29:00) The Pizza Delivery Guy
(31:15) Could Charlie Have Been Saved?
(32:16) Choosing Not to See the Consequences
(35:11) The Daughter's Essay
(37:10) Empathy and Anger
(39:04) The Daughter
(43:11) She represents Truth
(46:54) Climax and finally being honest
(49:12) The Whale
(50:33) Originally a Play
(57:34) What Could Have Been
(59:42) A Comedy or a Tragedy?
(01:02:59) Closing
(01:08:57) Outro
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Brandon Wenzel to discuss the film Everything Everywhere All At Once. The film was written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Key Huy Quan. We had recorded this conversation earlier in the year, and since then, the film has gone on to be nominated six times for the golden globes, winning two of them, one for best actress and one for best actor. I couldn't be more excited for the recognition this film is getting, as I couldn't help but share thoughts on how this film impacted me. At its core, I believe this film is a major step in describing the experience of being online and how we can be bombarded with anything simultaneously. Life to those online is too much, with no context to put it in its proper place. So please enjoy this deep dive into Everything Everywhere All At Once without further preamble!
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Golden Globe Speeches
Ke Huy Quan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIFvInRA2xQ
Michelle Yeoh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHpDqn0nlK8
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:01) How Everything Everywhere All At Once Stacks Up
(04:13) Waymond's Character
(08:32) Not Hearing About the Film
(11:07) The Rock Scenes
(12:40) The Fight Scenes
(16:52) Problem and Solution for Fight Sequences
(18:20) Origins of Stunt Performers
(21:33) Top Gun Maverick and Real Jets
(23:25) How Does Everything Everywhere All At Once Capture Something Real?
(26:15) Not Every Story Has To Be Contemporary
(27:35) Reaction Videos to Movies
(29:18) A Smaller Scope Movie
(31:11) Playing with Fate and Destiny
(34:03) Could the story have been just in Evelyn's Head?
(37:11) The Everything Bagel
(39:53) Remembering the Past
(42:10) Quality of Life Today
(48:45) Nostalgia and Context
(51:09) SLC Punk
(55:16) Closing
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In this episode, Joe and Erich reflect on 2022 and their direction in 2023. For a portion of this conversation, we take a step back to go over how the previous few years felt stagnant to lay the groundwork for the reemergence that started in late 2022. Around the middle of 2022, starting live streams with Joe since he moved to Nashville began to shift momentum. Erich continues to push himself psychically with runs and rides, which has led to a commitment to run in the Chicago Marathon in 2023. One big driving factor was the book The Comfort Crisis. The book's core is to get yourself more comfortable with the uncomfortable. From there, we see what Joe explores with his master's and Ph.D. We must zoom out and look at human culture, be critical, and ask what is working. Joe believes that each of us should aspire to aim for something greater. Meaning the goal should be aspirational. The likelihood you will accomplish the goal is small, but in setting the bar, you may embody the goal you set for yourself.
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Team Our Lady of the Angels will be running in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to support the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels!
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels is a Catholic outreach to those in need in W. Humboldt Park, Chicago- one of the most challenged neighborhoods in the US. The Mission feeds about 3000 families a month.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(06:24) Applying to Grad School
(15:17) Getting Help from the VA
(20:02) Applying to Vanderbilt in 2021
(24:21) Settling into Nashville
(26:05) A Lack of Momentum in 2021
(29:53) Re Learning How to Learn
(32:25) How to Stay Sane
(37:52) AI Art
(41:55) Chicago Marathon 2023
(44:53) Finding the Spark
(47:03) The Comfort Crisis
(52:09) What Does Next Year Training Look Like
(55:23) Supplements
(59:57) Joe's Conference and talking about your interests
(1:04:31) Five Years of Podcasting
(1:06:27) Pushing Your Boundaries
(1:08:58) Everyone Has 600,000 Hours
(1:10:09) What is Enlightenment?
(1:13:50) Constructing a Value System
(1:18:54) Diving into Films
(1:20:02) The Rescue
(1:22:46) Updating Humanities Value System
(1:29:40) Imaging a Life Worth Living
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In today's podcast, we are continuing our discussion on AI art. We covered more technical ground last week but barely scratched the surface of what people are worried about on the ethical side of this new technology. As with any new technology, there will be growing pains, and in the world of art, many living artists have voiced concern about being drowned out by the flood of AI-generated pieces that could pass off as originals. So join us as we wade into this complex and evolving topic of AI art!
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Today's podcast will discuss generative art, such as Mid Journey. Over the last few months, generative art has exploded with DALL-E 2, followed by more open platforms. But, as with any new technology, there are a lot of grey areas to explore. Join us as we explore the hopes, dreams, and problems of new technology!
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Today's podcast will discuss the book Icarus Fallen: Search For Meaning In An Uncertain World by Chantal Delsol.
An overview of the book:
It would be difficult to find a more perceptive description of Western man and the world he now inhabits than that provided by Chantal Delsol in Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in an Uncertain World. With style and clarity, Delsol likens contemporary Western man to the mythical figure Icarus, fallen back to earth after trying to reach the sun, alive but badly shaken and confused. During the twentieth century, Delsol argues, man flew too close to the sun of utopian ideology. Having been burned, he is now groping for a way to orient himself. But the ideas he once held so dear--inevitable progress, the possibility of limitless social and self-transformation--are no longer believable, and he has, for the most part, long since rejected the religious tradition that might have provided an anchor. Delsol's portrait is fascinating. She explains how we have come simultaneously to embrace the good but reject the truth; we have sacralized rights and democracy, lost our sense of tragedy, and embraced the idea of zero risk. Already a well-known political thinker in her native France, this is Delsol's first book to appear in English. Icarus Fallen should establish her as one of the most insightful social and cultural writers working on either side of the Atlantic.
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On today's podcast, we are back talking cyberpunk! We've been discussing it off the air and realized we had more to say on a broader level than what we've talked about from Edgerunner's show. What do you think a positive world with technology looks like? How does humanity positively explore possible futures? In contrast to all of the negative varieties that we see.
If you want to listen to our first conversation on cyberpunk, check it out below:
Discussing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a 2022 Polish–Japanese cyberpunk web anime series based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red. The series was animated by Studio Trigger under the supervision of CD Projekt and premiered on Netflix in September 2022. Set in the Cyberpunk universe created by Mike Pondsmith, the anime serves as a prequel to the game and takes place about a year before the events of Cyberpunk 2077. A street kid tries to survive in the technology and body modification-obsessed future city. With everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an edge runner: a mercenary outlaw known as a cyberpunk.
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Dr. Justin Ternes is a Doctor of Physiotherapy, Breath & Mindset Coach, and Human Performance Optimizer. His work is centered on three main pillars: mind/body, breath work, and performance. Dr. Ternes is passionate about helping high-level humans take their mental health and wellness to another level! He regularly hosts men's groups and breath workshops and leads athletic/executive teams in Breath and Meditation practices. Residing in San Diego, CA, Justin is a sports lover, community builder, and passionate teacher of his work.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:31) Justin's Intro
(04:40) Michael Gervais and other Mentors
(8:19) Breathwork Variability
(11:03) How to Implement Teaching
(20:55) Trusting how you feel
(26:16) Extracting Meaning From Data
(29:49) Synthesizing Information
(31:23) Eric Musselman
(39:07) Being Intentional
(41:41) The Body Optimizing Itself
(44:52) Erwan Le Corre and MovNat
(49:50) Physical and Mental Toughness
(53:12) There is no silver bullet to health
(54:17) Recommended Books
(55:40) Advice to someone entering the real world or looking to pivot
(57:51) Rules for Life
(58:37) Where to connect with Justin
(59:59) Evryman
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In today's podcast, we are diving into the book Range by David Epstein! David Epstein examined the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters, and scientists. He discovered that generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable. Generalists often find their path late, juggling many interests rather than focusing on one. They're also more creative, agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see.
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In today's podcast, we are diving into Nietzsche on Resentment. The book we will explore is On the Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Hello everyone. And welcome back to another episode of feeding curiosity. In today's episode, we dive deeply into Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
I think we talked about many things that are important to us from the elements of the story, like myth and what they represent in the hero's journey or, rather, a failed hero's journey. On my end of the spectrum, has an interest in technology. We get into wearables and transhumanism and where that all goes. If we continue to play with our technology like we are.
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On this podcast, we discuss the book Immoderate Greatness by William Ophuls.
Immoderate Greatness explains how a civilization’s sheer magnitude conspires against it to cause downfall. Cultures are hard-wired for self-destruction. They travel an arc from initial success to terminal decay and ultimate collapse due to intrinsic, inescapable biophysical limits combined with an inevitable trend toward moral decay and practical failure.
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In today's episode, We start with a discussion around Top Gun Maverick. And why this film, in particular, feels like a breath of fresh air compared to other sequels. Many sequels over the last decade, but a lack of the essence of what made the original films massive successes that have shaped our culture.
The criticism we have of other films, like Star Wars, may seem harsh, but for many people, the stories have been ingrained into them. So when you get a highly anticipated sequel that the viewer's imagination has built upon over time. The filmmakers almost have no hope of meeting those expectations, but it doesn't mean it can't be done.
To illustrate the essence capture idea. I'll turn to another foundational character Spider-Man. The most recent film Spider-Man away from home. It is an equal parts sequel but also taps into the nostalgia of past Spider-Man films, but what sets it apart is the nostalgia isn't only done in fan service but also serves the characters in the story. The story honored the past Spiderman and gave them a sense of closure from their original films.
Telling a story isn't about power dynamics or some fractal in time but hints at something universal to our human experience. So the story of Peter Parker resonates with us, not because we know what it's like to have spider powers, but because we can relate to the sense of overwhelming responsibility and stumbling through our lives.
Bring us back to Top Gun. The film works for many of the same reasons. Above, but it was not the sequel we wanted, but it was a sequel to the story Top Gun deserved. The bonus is that the filmmakers cared enough about the story to make it as immersive as possible, no matter how difficult it was to capture. Modern CGI is a great tool, but capturing real F-eighteens on camera will always be a more visceral experience.
To that end, I will pass this off to you, the Listener. What are your thoughts on the currency of Hollywood? We are under the impression that we're on the edge of a creative Renaissance. We are rediscovering how to add meaning to our stories and hopefully lead to a world that is less cynical and empathetic to our current state. And with that, everyone. I hope you enjoyed this conversation on Top Gun in the state of Hollywood.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(03:08) Sequel Expectations
(06:37) The Star Wars Sequels
(09:25) Chinese Influence on Filmmaking
(14:10) Selecting for Vapid Aspirations
(17:16) Diving into Top Gun
(21:45) Why Star War Feels like Pandering
(24:33) Stories forget about heart
(31:29) Toxic Fan Base
(35:08) Positive Feedback
(38:53) Spiderman No Way Home
(41:29) Art is the first pass at an idea
(45:56) DaVinci
(50:45) A new era is emerging
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In this episode, we are joined by Ed Latimore. Ed is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, and a bestselling author. His writing focuses on self-development, realizing your potential, and sobriety—all of which he approaches from personal experience, overcoming poverty and addiction. Check out his blog at edlatimore.com
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Ed Latimore on Stress, Complexity of Technology, Scientific Thinking, and Improving Your Writing
(02:53) How does Ed describe himself?
(06:19) Stress Purifies
(09:31) If you don't figure out what to do with your time, something else will
(13:13) Acceleration is key
(15:44) Forging your character
(19:02) Should we always aim for efficiency?
(22:55) The combination of intelligence and ability
(25:28) Training as a heavy fighter vs. post-retirement
(30:39) How long would it take to build a computer if human civilization was reset
(36:23) How Technology Evolves
(38:45) The Intelligent Individual
(40:54) You can be anything but you can't be everything
(45:56) Trade off between Duty and Honor
(48:59) Why communicating in quotes is valuable
(52:23) Investing Time and learning Calculus
(56:12) Abuse of Power
(59:49) Tutoring Story
(01:03:47) Fixed Mind Set
(01:05:54) What improved writing skill level?
(01:09:45) The Mind Body Connection
(01:14:23) Don't talk about what you're going to do
(01:17:39) Where did stoic philosophy come from?
(01:19:44) Book Recommendations
(01:24:12) If you had a billboard what your message be?
(01:24:53) Advice to young people?
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In this episode, Erich and Jordan discuss Matt Reeves' The Batman. We discussed what we enjoyed about different aspects of the film and compared it to its other superhero films. Naturally, we can't escape comparing it to the Nolan trilogy of Batman films. Overall, we enjoyed the film and looked forward to what comes next for this version of Batman. With that, we pass this off to you. What did you think of the film, and what are you hoping for next?
You can watch The Batman on HBO Max on April 18th!
This conversation was recorded before the deleted scene of the Joker was released. Erich had thought the character was two faces, given the scarred face seen in shadow.
Watch the additional scene here The Batman - Arkham Deleted Scene (2022)
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:19) Initial Thoughts
(04:41) The Daredevil of DECU
(08:03) Comparing other superheroes
(09:00) Gritty Tone
(10:53) A Noir Film
(13:56) Collin Farrell as Penguin
(14:48) Falcone and the mob
(18:23) Gotham as a Character
(19:35) This version of Bruce Wayne
(22:15) The Batman and Riddler
(26:13) Jordan's Favorite Batman Villain in Film
(28:03) Did Bruce need to confront Falcone
(31:50) Struggles working with Cat woman
(35:24) Grounding Characters
(36:46) Thoughts on the Music
(37:45) The Batmobile
(39:48) Amateur Moments
(42:45) Comparing to previous Batman Films
(45:43) Snyder Cut
(46:25) What the Symbol of Batman Means
(49:05) Will we see Robin?
(51:05) Bane Easter Egg
(52:08) Immersive Theater Experience
(53:04) Power of Sale
(53:48) The Bat Cave
(57:01) What we can learn from the film
(58:12) Closing
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Erich and Jordan dive into the HBO show Euphoria in this episode. We covered themes, techniques, and character movements we enjoyed about the show. We also give our take based on the controversy the show has faced since it deals with mature topics set in high school. We believe that art in any more form allows for the audience to confront complex issues so that we may develop a better view of how others live or see the world.
I'll leave it to the listeners; when it comes to art, what is the limit to which we can use graphic content to push audiences? Where should we draw the line?
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(04:12) Getting into shows Game of Thrones Example
(05:17) The Opener of Euphoria
(10:17) Naming of the show
(15:14) Why Season 2 Finale works
(16:46) The Intro to each episode
(18:38) Commenting on the controversy
(21:34) Art is Supposed to be Dangerous
(26:01) Rooting for the characters
(30:06) Season Two Episode 5
(35:02) Jules' Reaction
(40:51) Being quick to judgment
(45:46) No one is a complete role model in the show
(47:27) Toxic Masculinity
(49:19) People earn the respect of seeing who you are
(52:20) Showing not telling
(56:37) Not enjoying something doesn't make it bad
(59:21) Show that pushes at all buttons and still got made
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In today's episode, I am joined by returning friend and guest Jordan Criss, and as always, we have a great conversation centered around Jordan's interests, film, and TV. Of course, that means it's Oscar season, so we dive into the current controversy around the Oscars. Mainly with Spider-Man No Way Home, not having as many awards as one might expect when it garners over $1 billion at the theaters. From there we highlight films we are looking forward to this year. We finally closed discussing our thoughts on the controversy around Euphoria.
Show Notes
(00:00) Intro
(03:18) Life Update
(05:04) The Oscars
(06:55) Cinephile or Cineaholics
(08:08) Where should superhero films stand?
(10:18) Should there be the best blockbuster award?
(16:39) Spoilers on the Internet
(18:37) Pay attention to the audience
(20:33) Hype for this next phase of Marvel films
(23:31) The Batman
(28:19) Super Heroes have grown up with modern generations
(30:59) Revitalize the foundation
(34:31) Moonknight
(36:36) Nostalgia
(41:45) The Best Stunt Award
(44:41) The Northman
(47:07) Are theaters going to die
(51:09) Joaquin Phoenix's Joker
(52:42) Euphoria
(56:58) Asking the hard questions
(59:50) Compared to Breaking Bad
(01:02:27) Being ok with the uncomfortable
(01:05:13) Showing you how to be compassionate
(01:07:54) Steve Jobs is an example of the complexity of a human life
(01:11:40) Banning is a great way to increase interest
(01:15:10) The goal of art is to ask a question
(01:16:57) Euphoria Breakdown Coming
(01:18:17) Closing
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Reflecting on four years of podcasting and creating content for Feeding Curiosity! I wanted to share how I think about this project and how it impacts my life and those I connect with! Thank you to everyone who's been a part of this project for the past four years.
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I'm joined by returning guests and friend Joe Jackowski in today's episode. First, we go deep on all of the psychological and philosophical ideas Joe has explored. Then, we discuss the role consciousness and identity play in forming society, where society may be heading, and what we can do to steer this society in the right direction.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) Where are the creative risks being taken?
(03:29) A loss of meaning
(05:41) The Paradox of Choice
(07:01) John Vervaeke - Meaning Crisis
(10:21) Casual conversation is not the same on the internet
(15:52) Strong convictions loosely held
(21:58) Ideological Islands
(27:24)The Objective Observer
(30:580 Notice that you don't see your head
(34:14) Taking a limited perspective and Free Will
(38:23) Limitation is the most foundational
(42:02) Consciousness is the most fundamental piece of identity
(44:32 )Identify As and Identify With
(46:490 Mythologies are low resolution concepts
(50:48) Losing touch with our ancient parts of our brain
(51:55) If you want to know where the future is going, look to the past
(56:24) Collapse of the Roman Empire
(01:01:42) Judge’s harsher sentencing before lunch
(01:06:29) The Road to Character
(01:14:32) Creating a filter for your attention
(01:23:33) Hyperreality
(01:27:25) People write code
(01:32:30) Man Machine Symbiosis
(01:36:51) Aim for beauty
(01:40:56) The Hope
(01:44:06) The best way to create to the future is to live in it
(01:48:24) The West needs to wake up
(01:51:39) Novelty and Newness
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Erich and Jordan begin a new breakdown series for the Apple TV exclusive Foundation. The Foundation was originally a science fiction book written by Isaac Asimov. The series was initially published as a trilogy from 1951-53. It won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966. The books recount the fall of a vast interstellar empire and the establishment of its eventual successor. They also feature his fictional science of psychohistory, in which the future course of the history of large populations can be predicted. The adaptation for the show is helmed by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman. Asimov's daughter, Robyn Asimov serves as an executive producer. Casting includes Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, Lou Lobell as Gaal Dornick, and Lee Pace as Brother Day.
Watch Foundation here: https://apple.co/3ubiXpm
Watch a trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QYV5GTz7c
Show Notes
(00:00) Intro - Who was Issac Asimov
(03:30) Imagine these ideas with only words
(05:13) World Building
(08:22) Exposition
(11:17) Costume Design and small details
(13:47) The Grand Opening
(19:15) The Space Elevator
(22:44) The Empire
(28:20) How clones would learn
(29:41) Inciting Incident
(33:07) Psychohistory
(36:54) The only option is to recover faster
(40:26) Display Technology
(41:51) Gifts to the Empire
(45:38) The Terror Attack
(47:26) The Creative Team
(51:30) How the climax sets the tone
(54:20) Closing
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Sarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible.
Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL, and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring.
Website Financial Asset Protection
Podcast: Think Like A Bank
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) Sarry's Background
(04:02) Common Bad Habits and How to break them
(07:11) Create your own systems
(09:17) Remote Work
(12:12) What beliefs do you have?
(13:49) Avoid the hype train
(17:33) Effect of Social Media
(19:55) What gets measured gets managed
(23:05) Mentors
(24:55) Thinking Like a Bank Podcast
(27:15) Recommendations to getting started
(29:35) Recommended Books
(30:23) Advice to someone looking to pivot?
(31:47) Habits or beliefs that have greatly impacted the quality of your life
(34:20) Where to connect?
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We discuss the final episode of the first season of See! We discuss the season's climaxes and the setup into season two.
Overall, the first season of See, is an incredibly rewarding watch from the action and dialogue that provide a rich canvas to explore the characters' stories.
Show Notes:
(00:53) Meeting the father
(02:44) Modern Comforts
(04:57) Haniwa's Goal
(06:16) The family dynamic
(08:26) God Complex
(11:13) Choosing a side
(14:12) The Betrayal
(20:47) Queen Kane's Situation
(27:40) Not giving up power
(31:16) Dial Up the Crazy
(35:48) Where is Baba Voss?
(38:29) Baba Voss vs Jerlamerel
(48:24) What was the point of the fight?
(51:20) A knife in the back
(55:35) Two Halves
(58:57) Closing Thoughts
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In this conversation, I am joined by Magi Zavalova. Magi is an avid traveler, photographer, and, more recently, digital nomad. As travel opened up this year and through conversations with like-minded travelers on the app Clubhouse, the idea of becoming a digital nomad began to take shape. One of the silver linings of the last year is that the world is more accepting of such a hybrid lifestyle. We cover Magi's most recent adventure of a month-long solo backpacking trip to Costa Rica!
You can follow along with Magi's adventures on her Instagram @heradventurestory
Show Notes:
(00:00) Leave room for flexibility
(01:04) Intro
(02:22) Why is Costa Rica Important
(03:43) Longest Solo Trip
(07:55) Staying in Hostels
(10:24) Adjusting to privacy difference
(12:17) How much of the country did you see?
(15:09) Wildlife
(17:26) Working Remote
(18:48) Selina Hostels
(20:53) Digital Nomad
(23:32) Travel Tips and Tricks
(25:17) Solo Travel Tips
(26:55) Open space
(27:58) Planning for the trip
(31:27) What led up to this solo trip
(36:18) Perspective shifts and daily routines?
(38:11) Caribbean Side and made them feel more unique
(41:28) Advice to new travelers?
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In this episode, we see all the threads beginning to come together. Maghra and Queen Kane connect after being rescued by Tamacti Jun. We see a new side of Maghra as a ruler that will likely be contested by Queen Kane in the future. Tamacti Jun, the ever dutiful soldier, earns even more points as a loyal general and fighter. Baba Voss and the children continue on to the end of the journey. Baba is torn by bringing the kids he raised to a man that didn't want to be in their life. The episode ends at the edge of the unknown utopia of Jerlamarel.
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Watch See Here: https://apple.co/3aJCWQU
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) How is the story coming together
(03:27) Tables Turned on the Shadows
(05:50) Maghra and lying
(09:01) Differences in the sister's leadership
(14:09) Parallels between the sisters and the children
(16:45) Change in the power dynamic
(19:53) Rescuing Queen Kane
(22:04) Tamacti Jun's Role
(25:35) Tamacti Jun Challenging Queen Kane's Power
(28:40) Two stories to enjoy
(31:00) Back to the kids
(36:17) Baba's Struggle
(42:11) The Shrine
(44:27) The Last Stretch
(46:08) Letting the kids go
(49:14) Paris' Quote
(52:05) Baba and Tamacti Jun
(54:25) Breakdown as a whole
(01:01:04) Closing
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In this episode, we learn more about Maghra's past and why she exiled herself. Boot's plays both sides of the leaving Baba Voss and his family trapped in a cave. Meanwhile, we see how Queen Kane is adjusting to her capture. Finally, the episode ends with Boot's making a powerplay to solidify his position as Maghra's right hand.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Recap of Episode 5
(02:40) What is Boots Playing At?
(06:56) How Tamacti Jun Character has evolved
(09:46) Queen Kane at an all time low
(19:30) The Story is more complicated now
(23:27) The reaction to the capture
(25:41) Smart use of time to develop more characters
(27:53) Betrayal Theme
(32:58) What Boot's Wants
(36:30) Maghra Gaining Power
(39:38) Closing the episode
(44:22) Planting Seeds for Future Conflicts
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The crew sits down to discuss Denis Villeneuve's Dune! We break down the story of the film by combining our unique interests. Jordan brings his love of dialogue and understanding of film. Joe brings his view of psychology and symbolism to the characters and ideas presented. Finally, Erich brings attention to the technical aspects of the film. Overall Dune, is sci-fi masterfully executed with depth at many levels; you'll find a place for you to enjoy the movie.
Plot Synopsis:
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.
Brief Backstory:
Dune is based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert released in 1965. The novel was brought to film in 1984 but fell short of its mark due to the scope of ambition of the film. With this new adaptation, technology has caught up to the point we can bring aspects to the big screen that weren't possible technically prior to computer graphics.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:45) Casting overlap with Denis Villeneuve
(02:24) No prior exposure to Dune
(04:10) Casting Choices
(06:50) Architecture Design
(09:14) Symbolism of Baron Vladimir
(12:32) Immersive Experience
(14:41) Bene Gesserit Test
(18:22) Frank Herbert's Influences
(19:36) The Women of Dune
(24:21) Duke Leto
(29:53) Familiar Universe But Feel Dangerous and Serious
(34:54) The Chosen One
(39:35) Arriving to Dune
(45: 12) Leto's Leadership
(47:56) Ornithopter or Dragonfly Vehicle
(50:07) The Sandworm First Appearance
(59:37) Why Archetypal Characters Work
(01:03:17) Paul's Reaction to the Spice
(01:08:39) Tension was missing before the ambush
(01:13:05) The Shield Breaking Effect
(01:15:53) Why don't they have guns anymore?
(01:18:38) Leto's Capture
(01:24:19) Jessica Caught Between Two Roles
(01:26:27) This is only part one
(01:31:03) Paul and Jessica Escaping
(01:37:06) Paul's Visions and Mentors
(01:43:21) Paul's Story
(01:47:15) Destiny
(01:51:43) Closing
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The breakdown of See continues with episode 5, "Plastic." The episode continues the repercussions of Queen Kane's choices. Baba Voss and his family get their stolen supplies back from a scavenger with an unlikely connection. The episode ends with Tamacti Jun's army catching up and Maghra's past being revealed.
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Show notes:
(00:14) Challenging the Audience
(02:14) Queen Kane's Breaking Point
(06:33) Writing Villains
(12:14) Sympathy for Queen Kane
(14:50) Getting back stolen supplies
(18:09) Scavenger's Hut
(20:14) Mysterious scavenger
(23:10) Boba Voss' Choice
(26:02) Kofun and Bow
(29:15) Kofun and violence
(33:26) Protagonist Shift
(34:44) The World Feels Real
(35:42) Is Queen Kane Still A Queen
(39:19) The City of Worms
(46:17) Maghra's Secret
(51:20) The Plot Thickens
(53:22) Pacing of the episode
(53:59) What makes a good story
(56:13) The Dune Breakdown Soon
(58:50) See Midpoint Review
(01:04:34) Breaking Bad Breakdown?
(01:05:27) Jordan's Other Top 5
(01:08:51) Closing
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On this episode, we are joined by my friends, Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss, and in this particular episode, I wanted to talk to them about the act of being creative. Most specifically, one of the aspects I haven't covered because I let it go. But the fact that I didn't post anything on the podcasting front for almost a month. So partly, that is a lack of motivation on my part. And it's also, to be completely honest, not being completely prepared. But, it's not an excuse by any means because if you care about something, you take the time to do it, and you put in the effort to continue to do it.
But in any case, these things will ebb and flow with time. I completely understand that. But I did want to have a conversation with my two friends, who in many ways share the same creative leanings and yearnings as I do.
We had a great conversation about how individuals create, why they make it, and how embedding creativity into something bigger than yourself is seemingly a better way to be sustained or fueled by the things you're driven to put into the world. It's not a specific format by any means for me. It happens to be podcasts.
I wanted to talk about, the spark or the fire seems to dwindle a little bit. And so with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Selfish Dedication
(01:13) Intro
(04:43) Riding the Waves of Creativity
(05:45) Pushing through after boredom
(08:49) Solitude
(10:36) Attention Interruption and Texts
(13:47) Resistance
(16:58) Channeling the Muse
(18:50) Not Using External Substances to Quiet the Ego
(23:41) Social Environments and Alcohol
(26:11) In search of an ideal non-dependence
(30:18) Rationalizing away what you want to do
(35: 27) Don't Abdicate Responsibility
(37:21) Being Creative for a Gain in Status
(42:57) Putting Status Gain to High
(45:23) Too much instant gratification
(48:04) Creating something to remember in 1000 years
(53:47) Mandelbrot set
(56:51) Story of the Quarrymen
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The breakdown continues with episode 4 four, "The River" The village is attacked by the Witchfinder Army and pushes Baba Voss' family to make sacrifices and face new challenges. Meanwhile, Queen Kane faces struggles closer to home that will shape the fate of her people. Also notable in this episode are Kofun and Haniwa seeing how they navigate the world differently.
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Watch See here.
“See” takes place in the distant future, after a deadly virus decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss — the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see — who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who wants the twins destroyed. Alfre Woodard stars as Paris, Baba Voss’s spiritual leader.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:16) CGI Eye Effect
(02:25) The Start of Episode 4
(06:23) The rivalry between Baba and Jerlamarel
(07:26) Green Knight and making sure the story doesn't get too heavy
(09:47) Developing the differences between the children
(12:20) The tension of the river scene
(14:46) Tamacti Jun a Villain well Written
(17:30) Water fight Scene
(20:02) The vote on what path to take
(23:37) Haniwa's Rant
(24:54) Queen Kane's Ordeal
(27:18) What others think of Queen Kane
(31:16) Stolen Supplies and Maghra's Important Pouch
(32:10) Haniwa's Softer Side
(32:50) The Retaliation of Queen Kane
(34:50) The pacing of the show
(37:05) Passing the time Creatively
(38:21) Closing and what are your thoughts?
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Alec returns to the podcast! This time to share his journey and lessons from ultra running. We had this conversation just days before he would attempt the Stagecoach 100.
About Alec:
Alec is a business owner, entrepreneur, ultra-runner, mountaineer, and travel fanatic. He believes in the power and resilience of the human spirit and one who perpetually seeks to optimize life in all of its pillars.
Professionally, Alec is currently the Managing Partner of BDV Capital Group, a boutique capital advisory firm that works with select investment groups, largely focused in the real estate private equity space. Alec comes from an entrepreneurial family and a real-estate-focused family business in recent years.
Personally, he is a former Division One athlete for the University of Oregon, and now an ultra-marathoner and an avid mountaineer.
First podcast:
https://feedingcuriosity.net/podcast/alec-eickert
Show Notes:
(00:00) Anything Seems Everything
(00:58) Intro
(02:25) Born to Run
(04:31) Why Alec started Ultra Running
(07:23) The first half marathon
(10:41) Death Valley Marathon
(21:05) Changing from a sprinters mentality
(23:18) What ultras or prolonged discomfort can teach you?
(27:33) Chicago 50K and 50 Mile Monument Valley
(33:20) 100K Blue Ridge Mountains
(35:17) Sky Runners
(37:21) Relativity of the experience and pushing the edge
(40:30) Committing to Character
(47:09) Stagecoach 100
(53:54) Courtney Dauwalter and MOAB 240
(58:11) The Pain Cave
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The third episode of See Season 1 is one of the best yet! From start to finish, you see how character decisions start affecting each other. Most notably, you learn how the twins develop into fully-fledged characters and begin to diverge in temperament. We also know more about Baba Voss' past and why he seems so hardened by life. The capstone of the episode is one of the best-executed fights scenes on TV series.
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“See” takes place in the distant future, after a deadly virus decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss — the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see — who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who wants the twins destroyed. Alfre Woodard stars as Paris, Baba Voss’s spiritual leader.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:42) Return of the Witch Hunter
(09:10) Growth and Differences between the Children
(13:30) Haniwa's feeling of superiority
(17:05) Kofun's Capture
(21:22) Spoiler Warning Baba Voss Backstory
(25:50) The fighting is brutal
(29:14) Fight Choreography
(36:12) Baba's Internal Conflict
(38:02) Episode Closing
(39:54) Favorite Episode so Far
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Jordan and Erich continue the breakdown of the TV Show See. We'll be talking about the second episode of the series called Message In a Bottle as a title. This episode is much less action-packed and serves to increase the tension between the main characters by setting up points of future contention. But, as with the last episode, we also talk about the small details that really sell the immersion in the story.
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Watch See here.
“See” takes place in the distant future, after a deadly virus decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss — the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see — who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who wants the twins destroyed. Alfre Woodard stars as Paris, Baba Voss’s spiritual leader.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:23) The Second Pilot
(01:35) The Time Jump
(04:56) Knot method for sending messages
(06:24) The Bear Opening Scene
(08:21) Joe Strechay - Blindness Consultant
(09:36) Meeting Jerlamarel
(13:37) The Shadows
(18:08) Gifted Knowledge
(21:10) Showing the Children have sight
(25:15) How do you decide the fate of your kids
(29:57) Did the actors wear contacts?
(31:11) The Witch makes a Decision for them
(32:41) Symbolism of 1984
(34:36) Message in a bottle
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In this episode, Jordan and Erich are discussing the first episode of the Apple TV exclusive See. This will be a short-run series as we watch and talk about each episode of the season. Our goal is to provide insights into the storytelling and technical aspects of the series!
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Watch See here.
“See” takes place in the distant future, after a deadly virus decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss — the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see — who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who wants the twins destroyed. Alfre Woodard stars as Paris, Baba Voss’s spiritual leader.
Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Why are we watching See and premise of the Story
(04:36) Grounding the story
(06:57) The Blindness is not a gimmick
(10:46) The Battle Scene
(14:27) An Inside Person
(17:15) The Bridge Crossing
(19:13) Meeting the queen
(23:19) Do the children have sight?
(26:02 ) The Perfect Pilot
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Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Jordan Criss, a longtime friend, and guest. In many ways, this conversation was really us catching up after not talking for a couple of weeks. As always, it's a lot of fun for us to dive into all the things that we're thinking about or interested in, or just the going on in life.
We start this conversation by talking about video games and the difference between video game storytelling and storytelling in film. Then, we cover the bases of some of our favorite story-driven games, like Mass Effect.
I also bring up that I am currently working on a playthrough of the last of us, part two, which I'm actually streaming on YouTube. So if you go to the Feeding Curiosity page, I think there are four episodes at the time of this recording.
We get into other ideas about telling storytelling and technology. For instance, we talk about corridor digital, a VFX YouTube channel. I've been exploring all of their content and understanding how we use software and technology to create lifelike effects that aren't really there. I also talk of another computer-driven software. A channel called Two-Minute papers, which used the video game, GTA, and AI image processing to create a lifelike version of the game in all, so many cool things happening within the creative realms of creating more and more lifelike simulations.
In another area of this, we also talk about electronic vehicles a little bit and the future. So with that summarization, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jordan, Chris, and as always, there will be show notes for you to find links to all of the things that I just mentioned here and timestamps for you to find those sections and what we thought about them. So you can explore them yourself.
Show Notes
(00:03:17) Storytelling differences in video games and film
(00:05:16) Bioware and Mass Effect
(00:10:06) How to write a video game story
(00:14:09) MCU in relationship to sprawling storytelling
(00:16:02) Corridor Digital
(00:17:15) Lord of the Rings
(00:23:06) Two Minute Papers
(00:25:30) Sports Games
(00:31:29) F1 Drive to Survive Netflix Series
(00:33:19) Drivers in LA
(00:37:17) Electric Vehicles
(00:42:33) Power Grid Loading
(00:44:37) Going to Vegas
(00:52:22) Difference in weather
(00:55:19) Jurassic World Ride
(00:59:55) The World Opening Back Up
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The Feeding Frenzy is a weekly post that is a collection of knowledge to absorb. Every week you can expect something worth listening to, reading, watching, and pondering. Think of this as a boost of the signal above the noise!
In this edition worth listening to, we have Chris Bosh sharing his experiences that resonate on a human level and provide insights into his NBA career. Also worth reading was the feature from The New York Times, The Amazon That Customers Don't See, exploring what it's like to work for the retail giant. And as always, a few more ideas worth your time!
Show notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:49) Chris Bosh on Tim Ferriss Show
(03:14) The Amazon That Customer Don't See | The New York Times
(07:56) How to live an intellectual life | Big Think
(09:07) Imagine who you could be
(09:30) Closing
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Today on the podcast. I am joined by returning guests and good friend Joe Jackowski. We recorded this one in Michigan at the beginning of June, and really it was our way of catching up with each other. Since we hadn't spoken in a little while, basically, he was last on the podcast.
We reminisce about old times. Some of that is Joe's experience with the military, starting with things around pests and how we view insects of the world. From there, we get into the more usual topics that we typically explore around psychology.
More recently, we discuss some topics around the response to the pandemic, which we bring podcasts that left a mark on how we have been thinking. The first podcast is with Sarah Hallberg on Peter Attia’s podcast. The second podcast was Yeonmi Park on Jordan Peterson’s podcast. Both of these podcasts are well worth your time listening to.
The final part of this conversation is that Joe provides a slight taste of what he's going to be doing next, which will be doing his master's program for clinical psychology in Columbia, New York, which is very exciting. So please enjoy this conversation with Joe Jackowski.
Show Notes
(00:05:16) Pest Control
(00:10:15) Rainforests and Deserts
(00:15:40) The Warehouse
(00:19:19) Traits the stick from the military
(00:21:07) Life is a terminal condition
(00:22:42) Rebel against the shortcomings of life
(00:24:58) Rogue One Example
(00:27:08) Yeonmi Park and seeing life differently
(00:31:37) People being afraid to speak up
(00:33:56) The Bystander Effect
(00:37:42) The effect of masks and quarantine on interaction
(00:40:42) Experiencing life with others
(00:43:00) Going to Greece
(00:44:10) What's next for Joe?
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The Feeding Frenzy is a weekly post that is a collection of knowledge to absorb. Every week you can expect something worth listening to, reading, watching, and pondering. Think of this as a boost of the signal above the noise!
In this edition worth listening to, we have an episode from Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. Worth reading, we have two articles, the first is from the Economist on the economics of The Amazon, and the second is an essay from the University of Pennsylvania Museum on bringing a long lost fermented beverage back to life dubbed 'Midas Touch'’ And as always a few more ideas worth your time.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:09) Supernova in the East VI | Hardcore History
(03:03) Money trees | The Economist
(05:45) Midas Touch | University of Pennsylvania Museum
(08:21) We Made a Better CGI Luke Skywalker | Corridor Crew
(09:55) Jacqueline Novogratz on Committment
(10:31) Closing
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"The ball goes where you hit it and might as well swing for the fences." - Alec Eickert
Alec is a business owner, entrepreneur, ultra-runner, mountaineer, and travel fanatic. He believes in the power and resilience of the human spirit and one who perpetually seeks to optimize life in all of its pillars.
Professionally, Alec is currently the Managing Partner of BDV Capital Group, a boutique capital advisory firm that works with select investment groups, largely focused in the real estate private equity space. Alec comes from an entrepreneurial family and a real-estate-focused family business in recent years.
Personally, he is a former Division One athlete for the University of Oregon, and now an ultra-marathoner and an avid mountaineer — currently climbing the highest point in all 50 states in America, while simultaneously pushing his running endurance limits consistently further, recently completing his furthest race yet, the Ultra Race of Champions 100km (62 miles) through the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
His favorite quote encompasses how he strives to live life: “One day your life will flash before your eyes; make sure it’s worth watching.” - GW.
Show notes
(00:04:28) Alec's Background
(00:07:17) Adapting to change
(00:09:32) How do you define yourself?
(00:13:28) Where did the principles come from?
(00:15:32) Other Wisdom from Dad
(00:16:52) Radical responsibility
(00:22:03) Passing of the baton
(00:24:52) Being present and keep going
(00:26:32) We all have a plan until they get punched in the face
(00:28:29) Be specific in endpoint but flexible in getting there
(00:30:59) Where Ultra Running enters the story
(00:39:27) The first half marathon
(00:46:42) More recent races
(00:49:25) Recommended books
(00:51:38) Closing
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The Feeding Frenzy is a weekly post that is a collection of knowledge to absorb. Every week you can expect something worth listening to, reading, watching, and pondering. Think of this as a boost of the signal above the noise!
In this edition worth listening to, we have a podcast with Dr. Anthony Daniels with Jordan Peterson. Worth reading is an article from Graham Duncan on creating frameworks to understand people. Worth watching is a video explaining the CPU shortage. And always a few other ideas worth your time!
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:23) Dr. Anthony Daniels: Life at the Bottom | Jordan Peterson
(01:57) What’s going on here, with this human? | Graham Duncan
(03:08) Why the World is Running Out of Computers | PolyMatter
(04:46) Kurt Vonnegut - What is Nice?
(05:11) Closing
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My guest, today on the podcast is Stephanie Garcia. Stephanie is a traveler who found herself working and living in a hostel in London for three years alongside this. She has spent a lot of her time teaching children and showing them there's more to life than books.
In this conversation, Steph and I really dive into her travels and the most important one being, or the focal point, the hostel, because from my own experience, the hostel really doesn't have a large play in what I thought about it. I hadn't realized how many different variations on a hostel there could be, and also around the stigma of it.
For someone like Steph, who basically said I'm going to live here and work here for three years, it is one of those moments that really shape and define how you view the world. Especially as someone who's grown and lived in a grown-up and lived in an area that is roughly where I've always lived, is it seems so out of the ordinary. We get into other stories that Steph finds meaningful throughout the conversation, from favorite travel places to stories.
In many cases, these favorite travel stories actually can be stories that one may be considered to be negative or not what one might expect could have actually turned into a bad memory rather than being a good one. But instead, Stephanie has chosen to remember them in a positive way, which is really interesting.
I found this conversation to be really fun after hearing some of Steph's stories through Clubhouse, which we mentioned a couple of times when I connected with her initially. It was interesting to fill in the gaps that normally you don't get as much time to talk about yourself or get into longer stories on an app.
So having this a little bit of extra to understand. Where the stories come from or where the interests come from. Please enjoy this conversation with Stephanie Garcia.
Show Notes
(00:04:12) Who is Steph?
(00:05:17) What was the first hostel?
(00:07:04) Why do hostels have a bad reputation?
(00:09:57) Lessons learned from travel
(00:11:58) A hostel seems like spending time at a campfire
(00:12:56) Spontaneous trips
(00:14:46) What type of jobs do long time travelers take
(00:16:49) Getting used to the lack of privacy in a hostel
(00:18:47) Adjusting to a shift in social environment from the pandemic
(00:20:15) Take advantage of where you are
(00:24:34) Test out countries and live like a local
(00:29:58) Top countries or stories
(00:33:58) Making connections with others
(00:36:29) Traveling with a boyfriend
(00:39:08) Hostel Life The Reality Show
(00:43:23) Life in London
(00:49:19) Picking up accents
(00:53:53) Speaking multiple languages
(00:57:11) Visiting Berlin
(01:00:58) Advice for someone taking the first step to travel?
(01:02:46) Where to connect with Steph
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The Feeding Frenzy is a weekly post that is a collection of knowledge to absorb. Every week you can expect something worth listening to, reading, watching, and pondering. Think of this as a boost of the signal above the noise!
On this edition worth watching, we have two podcasts, the first being found of Chipotle Steve Ells on How I Built This, and the other was Dr. Sarah Hallberg on Peter Attia's podcast. Dr. Hallberg has an incredible story around cancer diagnosis that anyone could gain from. Worth reading, we have an article from Brain Picking exploring letters of Seneca on Greif. Worth watching. We have a video on Why Hydrogen Cars Flopped. And always a few other ideas worth your time to absorb.
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Show Notes
(00:00) Intro
(00:25) Chiptole: Steve Ells | How I Built This
(01:31) Dr. Sarah Hallberg on Peter Attia's The Drive
(03:04) You Can Only Maintain So Many Close Friendships | The Atlantic
(04:58) Seneca on Grief and the Key to Resilience in the Face of Loss | Brain Picking
(06:23) Why Hydrogen Cars Flopped | Donut Media
(08:51) Worth Pondering - Seneca
(09:24) Closing
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Today on the podcast, I am joined by my friend, Mike Taccona. In this particular episode, we talk about his experiences with joining the whoop community. If you're a longtime listener to the podcast, you know how much I enjoy wearable technologies like Whoop and Oura ring.
Mike has been wearing his Whoop for just over a month at the time of this recording. Mike is a registered nurse, and I really enjoy talking about wearables because of the impact these devices can have on people with high-stress jobs.
I wanted to get his take on what he's been learning by wearing Whoop. This is a step one conversation since he hasn't been wearing it for too long—this kind of prefaces his opinions early on.
I think technologies like Whoop and others of this class of wearables. As I define them can be massive tools for individuals to have agency. How does their body responds to all aspects of their life, not just physically but also mentally, and then provides you with insights so that you can adjust your behaviors to perform your best in all the situations you want to.
Please enjoy this conversation with Mike Taccona!
Show Notes
(00:03:28) Mike's Jobs and why he chose to get Whoop
(00:07:58) Has Mike noticed how stress bleeds over to the next day?
(00:09:14) Nudging your behaviors
(00:10:46) The physical design of the band
(00:12:57) Difference of the payment model
(00:14:44) Lack of Notifications
(00:16:45) The Strain Coach
(00:20:33) The risk of overexercising
(00:23:06) Anything from Mike's routine that impacts recovery?
(00:24:19) Breathing exercises and meditation
(00:26:06) Self Tracking
(00:28:55) Consistently good recovery
(00:32:33) The importance of rest
(00:35:10) It's not only about physical activity
(00:36:35) Recovery as a quality problem as an engineer
(00:40:08) How Mike's work has improved
(00:43:41) The Centenarian Olympics
(00:46:35) Living longer and living better
(00:50:47) Playing video games is mentally taxing
(00:53:46) Procrastination eats at you
(00:54:43) Up next all things recovery
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In this edition, worth listening to, we have a podcast with Georges St-Pierre, who is widely considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Worth reading is an article on an old Soviet Mystery from the New Yorker. Worth watching is a video on an idea crazy enough to work: capturing space junk with a giant claw. I warned it was crazy! And a few more ideas worth your time!
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Show Notes
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting
(02:53) Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved?
(04:01) Hiking Is an Ideal Structure for Friendship
(06:29) The crazy plan to catch space trash
(09:07) Naomi Shihab Nye - Space between Things
(09:59) Closing
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Today on the podcast is my friend, Nick Buegel. As always, Nick and I have great conversations. This one was the first one we've had in person since the pandemic started. It was enjoyable for me to have him over to record this. There's something special about being in the same room with someone and just having an in-depth discussion about your life or the ideas that we've been thinking about. We expanded on what Nick did to cope with the pandemic, meaning what happened through the pandemic and what did that cause him to explore? What we get into basically is this immersing himself in nature.
Nick spent a lot of the time walking around different forest preserves here in the Midwest, in the Chicago area, and getting closer to it. He put himself on a path to get much deeper with the environmental movement, understanding just how complex and difficult many of these problems are.
This conversation aims not to really talk about how to solve things, but how to tackle these things at a high level, like to behave people. Because at the end of the day, it's all about conflict resolution, and everyone has different set points here. And the hope is that we can agree with the extremes to at least put a plan in place that's better than what we currently have.
That encapsulates all of this. Nick is by no means an expert. Still, at the same time, it's the point that we can learn and take it upon ourselves to aim at something much bigger than ourselves and hope that by accumulating information or by putting ourselves in a position that we can then talk about a complex issue intelligently, we can help other people jump on board and affect change. All of us can ever really do is start with ourselves. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Nick Buegel.
You can now check out Nick’s Nature Website - scenicsnaps.com
Show Notes
(00:03:29) How Nick managed the stress of the pandemic
(00:09:07) The Evil We Know
(00:10:07) Thinking yourself into a corner
(00:12:51) Responsibility for the safety of family
(00:16:27) What changed for Nick the most?
(00:22:07) Adjusting to a slower pace
(00:25:57) Losing weight during quarantine
(00:29:01) Changes in Priorities
(00:33:11) Seeing the food chain in action
(00:35:33) Cellular replacement
(00:37:49) Human food system and understanding the costs
(00:39:31) Nature is metal
(00:40:38) A reason to hunt if you are going to consume animal protein
(00:42:33) Cost of life
(00:47:32) Pine Beetles
(00:48:41) Brutality and Fragility of Nature
(00:50:59) Different values to balance
(00:55:31) Malthusian Economics
(00:57:15) Having better external measures when it comes to nature
(01:00:31) Laura Calandrella
(01:02:21) Making Sense Podcast #244 - Food, Climate, and Pandemic Risk
(01:04:46) Behavioral economics and food choices
(01:07:09) The higher-level conversation with effecting change
(01:11:53) Going past Dunar Bar's number loses people
(01:14:25) Life the Unfinished experiment
(01:16:42) Everyone is looking back at past generations screw up
(01:21:51) What is Nick most interested in exploring?
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The Feeding Frenzy is a weekly post that is a collection of knowledge to absorb. Every week you can expect something worth listening to, reading, watching, and pondering. Think of this as a boost of the signal above the noise!
In this edition, worth listening to, we have a podcast with Rob Reid, who outlines the danger of man-made pandemic and how we can prepare now as a society. Worth reading is an article from The Atlantic on why young people seem to grow up slower. What they uncovered is a bit surprising. Worth watching is a fascinating video on transparent wood, and as a bonus, we provide some additional reading on applications! And as always few other ideas worth your time!
Shownotes:
(00:00) Intro
(01:14) Engineering the Apocalypse
(03:03) George Mumford
(05:09) Psychedelic Drugs Passes a Big Test for PTSD Treatment
(06:28) Why Young People Seem to Grow Up Slow
(08:40) Making Transparent Wood
(10:47) Worth Pondering - The Father
(12:05) Closing
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May fourth is the day Star Wars nerds rejoice! “May the fourth be with you” in pop culture is the holiday that we all celebrate the impact the galaxy far, far away has on so many of us. At the core of the hero's journey reimagined is a phrase first spoken by Obi-Wan, “May the Force Be With You.” Hearing this phrase for the first time is a bit cheesy. But once you have a deeper understanding of the broader context, it connects you to an in-group. Think about it this way: A phrase has now morphed into a play on words to be celebrated on the day.
Now let's rewind time and go back to the 1970s before George Lucas or anyone had any idea what Star Wars would become.
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Today on the podcast, I'm joined by my friend, Joe Jackowski. Joe now holds a bachelor's from the University of Michigan in biopsychology cognition and neuroscience.
As he finished up his degree, he took it upon himself to continue exploring where his interests have taken him in psychology specifically. He's been exploring two very influential psychologists and psychotherapists, Erich Neumann and Camille Paglia.
So in this conversation, he lays out some of the ideas that he's been exploring for himself while using these greats before him to provide a foundation. In some sense, that's what we do in this conversation because we don't spend enough time looking back at humanity's past at the ways of being that we all can share or learn from at a symbolic level.
Joe believes that we should be paying deeper attention to the religions of the world and the other stories that are even older than the current modern religions, the Greeks and the Romans and the Egyptians and so forth. There's so much to talk about, so for fear of using up too much time in this intro, I love this conversation for all that it's worth. We get into religion, we get into art, and we get into Parenthood.
At the end of the day, life is meant to be a journey. Now here in the modern world, we get to share our journeys with so many more people than we would have otherwise. I really hope you take one gem from this conversation and run with it. So with that, please enjoy this conversation with Joe Jackowski.
Show Notes
(00:04:50) The volatility of the weather
(00:05:41) Middle-Class Fancy
(00:06:54) Joe's High School Trip to Colorado
(00:09:07) Reading Rule
(00:10:14) A different way to teach religion
(00:12:52) How we reacted to Christianity or Catholicism
(00:14:26) Connecting back to the history of the Religion
(00:15:18) Familia Sagrada
(00:18:05) Is an artwork just the medium used to create it?
(00:20:36) Joe's visit to Mount Kōya
(00:22:22) A different way of looking at religions
(00:25:32) St. Francis
(00:29:57) Franciscan Monk
(00:31:56) Monastic Brewing
(00:34:21) Vinland Saga (Anime)
(00:36:09) Kobyz - One of the oldest musical instruments
(00:38:15) Why do we have symbols?
(00:40:48) Re-experiencing the oldest stories
(00:42:07) Story of Orestes
(00:46:47) The Ideal Good
(00:48:38) What does someone look like pursuing the highest value?
(00:54:39) Image of the Madonna and Child
(00:56:28) Sacred Duty of Parenthood
(00:59:45) Wellspring of Wisdom
(01:02:46) You are the legacy of billions of generations of life
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My guest, today on the podcast, is my friend Xpression Art. For reasons you'll soon find out, she wanted to remain anonymous on this podcast so that we could share it on her social platform by the same handle.
Xpression Art is based in LA and primarily works with paintings. Her style is heavily influenced by street art with themes of self-love life struggle in different emotions, which she portrays by combining portraiture words and color elements. Her goal is to create art that connects with people on a deeper level by evoking emotions and creating a sense of vulnerability.
I was really looking forward to having this because Xpression Art is a more reserved person when you meet her in public. For me, this was my attempt to allow her to share more about her own interests and passions in an environment that she was comfortable doing so, and I was really, really happy about how this conversation turned out.
This conversation starts with a lot of energy. And by the end of it, I was just rewarded by connecting with my friend for a very long time but hasn't been able to have a conversation as deep as this.
At the end of the day, I hope that everyone here, listening to who enjoys art, will take away something about what it means to pursue a craft or doing something that allows you to feel most present with yourself.
Show Notes
(00:03:37) Why Anonymous on Social Media?
(00:06:16) Choosing the name Xpression Art
(00:07:15) How do people respond to commissions?
(00:10:55) Pressure of commissions
(00:12:51) Getting out of your comfort zone
(00:14:44) How do you draw something you've never done?
(00:19:01) Do you send sketches for feedback?
(00:20:04) How do you explore with your art?
(00:21:45) Music to get in the zone
(00:23:02) Starting with a blank canvas
(00:25:24) Talk yourself out of committing to your craft
(00:27:07) Pursuing Art in College
(00:29:46) Balancing full-time work and art
(00:31:02) Art pulls into the present
(00:32:50) Positive Words and Optimism
(00:34:11) How art can help everyone even if you don't have the skill
(00:36:44) Drawing teaches you how to see the world
(00:40:01) Hyperrealistic drawing
(00:41:33) Being a painter allows for a deeper appreciation
(00:44:00) Always seeing ways to improve your work
(00:49:18) Impactful Books and Podcasts
(00:52:43) What advice do you have for someone entering the real world?
(00:54:52) Where to connect?
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Holly is the creator of Kick Butt Life. Her brand emphasizes the importance of incorporating adventure, thrills, strength, play, and community into everyday life. She has a deep love for the outdoors and is a strong believer that everyone should follow through on their craziest dreams. She thru-hiked the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2019 and has done extensive hiking throughout Arizona, the Adirondacks, and the White Mountains. Her upcoming adventure plans include the Oregon Coast Trail, adventuring through the Caribbean, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Her journal on taking control of your life story comes out this June.
Show Notes
(00:04:38) Holly's Background
(00:06:24) Was movement a core part of growing up?
(00:07:48) Call for nature
(00:10:15) What Holly had to do before traveling?
(00:11:18) Travel Role Models
(00:13:37) The Appalachian Trail
(00:17:29) The power of nervousness
(00:18:56) Technology for navigation and Resupplying
(00:21:31) People who don't leave towns during through hikes
(00:22:30) Night Hiking
(00:23:56) Four State Challenge
(00:25:38) Self Defense and Other Safety Factors
(00:28:18) Hostel Information Network
(00:29:28) The Trail Feels Old School
(00:32:19) What is a typical day for a hiker?
(00:37:10) Hiking to improve awareness of the body
(00:39:12) Form Follows Function
(00:42:53) Rest and Recovery
(00:47:46) Self Reflection
(00:49:57) Power of Handwriting
(00:51:47) Putting space between work and life
(00:54:05) Realization on the trail
(00:58:53) Tracking and Anxiety
(01:00:43) Jane Goodall
(01:03:02) Recommended Books
(01:06:09) What advice do you have for anyone who's driven or looking to pivot?
(01:09:36) Connecting with Holly
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In today's episode, I'm joined by my friend, Jordan Criss. What makes this podcast a little bit special is that Jordan was actually in person for this episode.
I'm sure most of you will be able to tell the impact of in-person as I felt in this conversation. I think there's just a certain level of energy that is brought to the table. When two people are in the same room, having an engaging conversation. And I really had a good time talking to Jordan as always.
We talk about the difference or the effect of workouts and mindfulness slash meditation. Highlighting what we think about this first year of the pandemic lockdown starting and how different life feels one year later or one year of living through this situation.
Last but not least, that was the through-line of this entire conversation: fulfillment and Jordan's background around creative interests and how society doesn't help foster creativity in people. We can maybe get more ideas on the table to help create a society in which more people can engage in their creative side.
With that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with my friend, Jordan Criss.
Show Notes:
(00:03:26) Jordan being home and One Year Since Lockdown
(00:05:33) Getting back to the gym
(00:07:23) Thinking better and movement
(00:09:29) Short term intensity and focus
(00:11:17) Getting to flow with your life
(00:14:48) Thoughts on Clubhouse
(00:16:51) What changes does Jordan notice since moving away?
(00:19:44) Feeling Out of Place
(00:24:26) Getting closer to 30
(00:28:12) How do you use your leisure time?
(00:29:59) Sitting alone with yourself
(00:34:38) Aiming yourself for the future
(00:36:14) Finding your place
(00:39:55) How should society foster creativity?
(00:43:18) Fulfillment and creatives
(00:47:26) Differences in values
(00:48:14) Shoot for the stars
(00:51:25) Those who quit last equal success
(00:56:07) Your job is a vehicle for fulfillment
(00:57:55) Training to be aware of your thoughts and optimism
(00:59:41) Pathways to fulfillment
(01:02:45) Jordan and Music
(01:05:56) Kindred Spirits through craft
(01:09:10) Having a public image
(01:11:14) Jordan's new recommendations
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I've spoken a lot on the podcast about the importance of crafting a routine that works for you. One thing I haven't gone into detail about is my routine. One silver lining of the pandemic is that it has allowed me to look at my routine more deeply. Then ask myself questions about what is working and what I need to improve upon. This article is holding me accountable in the future.
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Show Notes:
(00:03:19) Sleep
(00:06:08) Tracking Sleep and Recovery
(00:08:26) Time-Restricted Feeding (Intermittent Fasting)
(00:12:23) Breaking down the day
(00:15:31) Afternoon
(00:17:26) Pre Workout
(00:20:40) Workout
(00:21:53) Strain Tracking
(00:22:41) Sunlight
(00:23:49) Post Workout
(00:28:06) Power Down
(00:30:43) CBD Oil
(00:33:33) Wake Up Light
(00:34:55) Closing and Areas of Improvement
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Aden Yaregal is an LA-based first-gen Ethiopian American working towards cultivating an executive-level career in television development to bring communities together through representation and diverse storytelling. Currently, Aden is co-producing the Greater Film Festival and working with the Enclave Entertainment Group as a development coordinator and script reader. Previously, Aden began her career in telecoms sales and media before shifting full-time into entertainment.
Show Notes:
(00:03:56) Aden's Background
(00:07:14) Resistance from parents
(00:08:44) Having the courage to quit your job
(00:11:53) TV to make sense of the world
(00:14:03) Why are they ready to hear her story?
(00:15:40) The power of global stories
(00:20:03) Nollywood
(00:20:30) Romance example in different cultures
(00:22:09) Overused storytelling tools or limitations to play with
(00:24:39) Undercutting the value of our own interests
(00:28:03) What Aden is less excited about in storytelling
(00:31:48) Seeing yourself reflected in the characters you watch
(00:37:33) Staying focused
(00:39:34) Finding Peer Groups
(00:42:30) Saying Yes to everything
(00:45:37) Connecting with people
(00:48:34) Stop comparing yourself to other people
(00:54:47) Difficulties when you're interested in a topic a at young age
(00:56:01) Exploring careers
(01:00:35) Never stagnating
(01:07:25) Awareness
(01:10:15) Recommended books
(01:12:40) Recommended shows
(01:15:59) Final Thoughts
(01:16:53) If you had a billboard, what would it say?
(01:17:58) Connecting with Aden
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Today, joining me on the podcast is Brandon Wenzel. Brandon is my cousin, as you could probably guess, just by the title of the podcast. Honestly, this was a treat of a podcast for me. So Brandon is a couple of years older than me, but we all had very similar shared interests growing up.
Wenzel's have this proclivity to collect something, whatever it may be. So for Brandon, his big thing is retro gaming consoles, so that can be really old councils from the first generations of Atari and Sega, but really his what does closest to his heart is the PlayStation.
In this conversation, I knew we had had many things to talk about, but this was a treat to understand what it was like for Brandon to grow up, being a little bit older than me and how technology has evolved for him and why he is so attached to video games in the way that he is. Outside of that, we touched on a few other things that he really enjoys, with the love of food and talking about martial arts toward the end of this conversation.
In all, this conversation was something for me that I really enjoy being able to do. It's finding something people are passionate about and try to unpack why they find it fun for whatever reason it is.
We did a really good job talking about why certain things are just intrinsically meaningful to us. At the very least, when you're listening to this conversation, I hope what are the things that you do because you love doing it. And have you ever been able to tell someone about that thing and don't be afraid to share those because it's through those things that you really care about that people see who you truly are
And so with that, everyone, please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with my cousin, Brandon Wenzel.
Show Notes
(00:04:09) Mega Man
(00:09:15) Favorite between Mario or Mega Man
(00:10:59) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(00:14:02) How Toys have evolved
(00:16:11) Gas Station Story
(00:19:00) Retro Gamer
(00:24:28) Panasonic Console
(00:25:30) Becoming a Collector
(00:28:34) Tangible Collections
(00:30:25) Disc Rot
(00:34:04) Transition to digital
(00:35:13) Keeping consoles running
(00:41:16) The Original Playstation
(00:46:53) N64 Controller
(00:55:04) Platinum Controller Organ Transplant
(00:58:26) Technology and Games
(01:01:38) Streaming Retro Games
(01:03:51) Light Gun Games
(01:05:37) First Computer and setting up technology
(01:09:13) Upscaling retro games and input lag
(01:10:39)Word of caution for buying original hardware
(01:15:27) High Score - Netflix Documentary
(01:19:03) Why are older games more difficult
(01:23:19) NES Hard
(01:26:46) What goes on under the hood
(01:28:01) Martial Art Films
(01:33:18) Blood Fist Movies
(01:34:09) Closing
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My guest today is Nick Buegel returning to the podcast. In this episode, Nick and I go deep into what he's been exploring during the pandemic. As we all know, the pandemic has put unique stress on almost all of Nick and us nonetheless. But what Nick decided to do was, in many ways, make the most of the situation.
He spent many days and hours outside of nature, walking around different parks. Over time that sparked an interest in him to explore what is happening within climate change and the broader environmental as a movement, what's going on at a policy level. what's going on at a technology level how do people think about the environment?
For Nick, it's really coming down to how we think about ourselves as the human species and facilitate the length that our species is around. As far as I know, and most of us know is that Earth is our home. If we're actively hindering the quality of life on this planet through our own actions, that is then at odds with our existence. It's very much the selfish thing for Nick that he wants to protect this planet from having a future for humanity.
Beyond that, this has always been one of the core elements of why I do this podcast: Nick is not an environmental science expert. He's not an expert in environmental policy, but he cares enough to explore and share his beliefs and opinions, and he's willing to share them in a way so that other people can maybe pick up the torch where he left off. I'm going to do my best to share as many of the links in the show notes so that you can explore on your own. I think that's the point of all of this is you don't have to be someone with a fancy degree or an acronym after your name to give a shit about something.
I know for a fact we didn't get everything right. There will be points that people can argue whether or not it's true. My job is to allow people to share their conclusions and what they believe authentically. I really feel strongly about this because they think we don't have enough of this right now. And so with that, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Nick Buegel.
Show notes:
(00:03:57) Building a moral framework
(00:07:58) Does human consciousness value itself too much?
(00:11:26) This not meant to guilt-trip our existence
(00:12:40) The impact of the industrialization
(00:14:46) Value in skepticism but don't ignore data
(00:18:30) The Greenhouse Effect
(00:19:52) Amount of solar energy that hits the earth
(00:21:38) Why should we care about this and other impacts
(00:24:12) How can we start changing
(00:26:48) Carbon Credit System
(00:28:15) Carbon Neutral
(00:33:22) Influence of government on the environment
(00:38:38) Oil spills are great for GDP
(00:41:13) New technology on the horizon
(00:43:57) Wood Plastics
(00:47:21) Carbon Sequestration
(00:50:53) Being aware of the rate of change
(00:51:58) Tapered Approach
(00:54:53) Changing the approach to power with solar
(01:01:43) Sharing the world
(01:06:47) Biochar - What is it?
(01:10:28) Closing
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My guest, today on the podcast, is returning friend Jordan Criss. As always, Jordan jumps on the podcast, and it's off to the races. This particular episode was recorded on new year's Eve, a couple of hours before 2021. We took this time to reflect on the year. This year was a whole bunch of change for all of us personally outside of the podcast. We dove in around the different things we learned about ourselves and what changed in 2020.
Even though we could have talked about the negatives in which we did talk about many of the negatives, we try to look for silver linings in both our lives in our relationships, and then also in our behaviors so that we could go into now 2021 with that much of a foot forward.
I think it's good to ask a question here. What do you take away? From 2020 that sets you up, for now, success or future success, not just 2021, but in the future, did you learn something about yourself that surprised you and that now you feel like you're ready for a challenge that you weren't before and I'll leave you with that.
Cause I think that's a great way to prime you for this conversation with Jordan Criss, and I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for listening.
Show Notes:
(00:03:34) Reflecting on 2020
(00:07:39) Finding Normalcy
(00:09:38) What going to the gym provides
(00:11:03) Living in a studio apartment
(00:13:23) The ease of distraction and creating environments to focus better
(00:15:16) Some positives of the year
(00:17:19) Making decisions
(00:21:40) Spontaneous connection
(00:23:55) What it feels like when people leave
(00:26:17) The draw of Colorado and unplugging
(00:31:00) Preoccupy the body to prime the mind
(00:32:04) How we use meditation
(00:34:45) Anxiety and To-do lists
(00:38:31) Being aware of bad habits
(00:40:46) What will the after-effects of COVID be?
(00:41:52) Introversion and Extroversion during the pandemic
(00:46:36) Differences between online communication and in-person
(00:50:09) Everyone has a different risk threshold
(00:53:47) Create a vision
(00:58:44) Changing your headspace
(01:01:54) Takeaways from 2020
(01:05:22) The People that Matter
(01:09:13) Leaning into the curveballs
(01:10:08) Closing
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My guest today is Sal Abbinanti. Sal is an art rep for the comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz. By night Sal is also an artist, and for over the last two decades, Sal has been obsessed with creating a graphic novel inspired by a visit he made to Brazil in his early twenties.
With COVID, he could finally sit down and get back to the workshop and tell the story lingering since that experience. Now that story is launching on Kickstarter under the name of the hostage. You can find it in the link in the show notes.
I highly recommend you check out Sal's work because I think his style is unique, and that's one of the things that grabbed me about the hostage itself, but across all the work that he shares on his social media, I think there was a lot there. It's part of the reason why I wanted to reach out to him.
This conversation gets very interesting for me because not only does Sal truly appreciate comic book Art, but art more broadly, and he's truly a master of craft or a student of craft in the sense of an artist. He talks about being open to new ideas and having a framework that allows you to constantly be receptive to new ideas, whether they may pop up randomly or planned or however they may happen. He's always constantly trying to push himself.
Many artists, especially if you're into comic books, will take a lot from this conversation. With that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Sal Abbinanti.
Show Notes
(00:04:08) Becoming a Comic Artist
(00:06:59) When did art and comic books enter the story?
(00:09:17) Becoming a professional artist
(00:11:28) New York was the center of comic book publishing
(00:14:09) Immersing yourself in the craft and being independent
(00:16:04) Dealing with rejection
(00:19:04) Working with Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz
(00:20:46) How did college impact Sal's style?
(00:21:55) Staying receptive to new ideas
(00:23:59) Comic Books are received differently in other parts of the world
(00:25:26) Comic books and film adaptation
(00:28:53) Sal's Experience in Brazil
(00:35:03) Getting back out to conventions
(00:40:54) Working with Kickstarter
(00:43:37) Leveraging Unique Skills
(00:45:38) Favorite Artists
(00:56:08) Always be a student
(00:58:20) Favorite Art Books
(01:02:34) Failing and Experimenting
(01:08:37) Advice to young artists
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Each year, I reflect on what it means and why I continue to spend an inordinate about of time on Feeding Curiosity.
This year I was drawn to the first episode of the podcast. I finally listened to it again in its entirety. As someone who criticizes themselves heavily. Had I not put out in the wild less than 24 hours after recording the episode on February 8th, 2018. I don't know if I would have kept going.
After listening, I hear the crazy idealism that I hold to this day. The itch that we all something that makes us curious about life and stories we share. I had no idea recording this conversation with Mike Taccona would evolve into.
Thank you to the listeners for joining me here. Thanks to the guests who share their time with me.
Here's to all of the connections I've made with people online and in-person - every conversation is meaningful to me.
I've become a better speaker, listener, and human by attempting to feed my curiosity. I hope that I continue to refine my thoughts and share them with others authentically going forward. It's not about me but those I have the honor to connect with.
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My guest today is long-time friend Joe Jackowski. It was mostly us catching up as with the pandemic. We have not had a lot of time interacting with each other cause he still is living near the University of Michigan.
For Joe, he's been doing a lot of reading with Erich Neumann and Camille Paglia. Much of this conversation is around—both of their bodies of work and what he's been reading on their different writings or ponderings.
We get into different ideas about how humanity has built systems for itself and how. The systems elaborate over time, starting very simple and archaic to us now, modern people.
Show Notes:
(00:02:55) Februa - Where February Got Its Name
(00:04:31) The Pagan Ritual Embedded in Christmas
(00:05:54) Traditions Evolve
(00:07:42) Past Rituals Where Attempt to Explain the World
(00:12:32) If meanings of words persist, it's a good way of thinking about behavior
(00:14:41) A polyamorous example
(00:15:51) Every model has to start simple
(00:18:58) The Richard Dawkins Meme
(00:22:02) Pushing the Meme to Archetypes
(00:23:05) Erich Neumann and Camille Paglia
(00:28:42) The People of the Steppe
(00:35:25) Comparison to early computer operating systems
(00:38:30) The Food that Built America
(00:41:42) Differentiation of the Chipotle Model
(00:53:04) Matthew Johnson on Lex Fridman podcast
(00:54:00) Alcohol and Inhibition
(00:59:42) Lowering the drinking age
(01:04:30) Maladaptive Memes
(01:07:57) What happens when people aren't allowed to be autonomous
(01:11:39) Sexually Repressive Culture
(01:15:37) Impacts of repressing sexuality
(01:16:57) Mind-Body Dichotomy
(01:19:18) What makes human behavior special?
(01:22:42) Philosophy of Mind
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Liminality is the quality of ambiguity or disorientation that occurs in the middle stage of a rite of passage when participants no longer hold their pre-ritual status but have not yet begun the transition to the status they will hold when the rite is complete. We can apply this concept of liminality to our daily routines.
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Anne is the owner/artist of Cards by Anne, an inspirational greeting card company founded in 1986. Anne's cards, hand-designed in calligraphy and ink, are available online (cardsbyanne.com) and hundreds of stores.
For fourteen years, Anne taught “Cross-Cultural Understanding of Religious Meaning” at Carlow University; for seven years, she taught courses ranging from Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Nutrition, to World Religions and Ethics at a local community college. Her new book, “Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul, was published by Loyola Press in October.
Currently, Anne is a frequent lecturer and retreat leader, presenting topics that combine neuroscience, positive psychology, and spirituality to groups across the US and Australia. A former Division 1 athlete, Anne teaches a weekly yoga class at a local retreat center and enjoys biking and hiking.
Show notes:
(00:04:16) What is Anne's Background?
(00:06:57) Combining Science with Christian Religion
(00:10:23) Creating frameworks for others to build off
(00:11:49) Placebo effect
(00:12:46) Cornerstone habit
(00:15:42) Reframing activities to make it more approachable
(00:17:57) Habit Stacking
(00:19:20) Technologies impact on us
(00:21:42) Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing
(00:23:11) Awe Walks
(00:25:01) Nasal Breathing - Andrew Huberman
(00:26:45) Nature to help refocus or when feeling overwhelmed
(00:28:59) My Octopus Teacher
(00:32:23) How light affects the brain
(00:34:57) The health of the forest
(00:37:45) How do you know where to put your focus?
(00:38:52) Advice to young people
(00:41:33) Generalization
(00:46:34) Enthusiasm
(00:47:21) Creativity
(00:50:22) Expanding on meditation
(00:51:43) Training the brain
(00:59:22) Favorite books
(01:00:48) A belief or behavior that has most improved your life?
(01:01:42) If you had a giant billboard what would it say?
(01:01:58) Where to connect with Anne?
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My guest today is Mike Hagensick returning to the podcast. Mike is the co-founder of the E3 collective the vision of the collective was sparked while Mike was a special education teacher, working with children with complex needs. He worked with many great teachers, paraeducators, physical therapists, and occupational therapists through close collaboration and a shared vision of opportunity during this time.
Students were able to access unique experiences and opportunities, leading to improved quality of life as Mike transitioned into his new role. He started the Panther Academy for water safety to promote evidence-based learning to swim and water safety instruction to individuals with diverse abilities by integrating high-level teaching and community. PAWS strives to deliver excellent programs for children regardless of their individual needs
Show Notes:
(00:03:38) Mike's Background
(00:04:27) Changes at home
(00:06:40) Changes professionally
(00:09:57) How coaching has evolved?
(00:13:37) How to help athletes adjust and build a community?
(00:16:33) How does Mike help empower those he works with?
(00:20:03) What aspects of communications help empower others?
(00:22:48) How to provide balanced feedback?
(00:26:29) Importance for modeling as a leader
(00:29:54) Learning to pivot
(00:34:10) Evolving priority list
(00:34:56) E3 Collective
(00:42:55) Working with dedicated people
(00:49:19) Purpose and Principles
(00:54:18) What helps Mike reset?
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I've been spending the last two weeks reflecting on what is most important to me. This short episode was born from contemplating what I am most grateful for in 2020. We could talk endlessly about what could have been better in the last year, but what were the rays of light shown through this year?
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“Your income will always be directly proportional to the size of the problem you can solve.”
— BRIAN SHARP
Brian Sharp is a B2B technology executive and entrepreneur with 25 years of experience building start-ups and early-stage companies in roles ranging from founder to c-level executive. Along the way, he has experienced great success and devastating loss (and everything in between), but fortunate to have been mentored, supported, loved, and coached by some of the best and most talented humans ever.
Currently, he serves as President for SafetyChain Software, a fast-growing SaaS startup in the manufacturing sector, as well as President for a 501 (c)3 non-profit started by his kids, The Tower of Niceness that provides “niceness for those in need.” When he’s not working on building his own company and teams, you’ll find him working on his passion to help others do the same through writing on his blog (Help & Hustle) as well as hosting his podcast (High Performance Happiness) - both of which are dedicated to helping leaders balance the art of building better companies and living better lives.
He lives in Northern California with his amazingly supportive wife, 2 energetic boys, and adorable daughter (who runs the house). He’s a die-hard San Francisco sports fan and loves anything to do with board sports or water. So outside the office, you’ll likely find him with his kids on a mountain bike, on a hike, paddling on the lake, or snowboarding down a mountain at their happy place - Lake Tahoe.
Show Notes:
(00:04:31) Who is Brian and what does he do?
(00:05:51) What drove Brian to entrepreneurship?
(00:08:28) Creating Value
(00:09:25) How does Erich think of himself?
(00:11:24) What is the difference between an amateur and a professional?
(00:12:23) What is Brian's Craft?
(00:15:14) Common pitfalls with starting your own business
(00:18:31) Leadership
(00:21:16) Not having a college degree
(00:25:50) The winding path life gives
(00:29:28) Focusing on something for multiple years
(00:30:54) Hugh Jackman on Tim Ferriss Show
(00:35:11) Contextualizing experiences and communications
(00:36:38) 7, 38, 55 Rule
(00:40:01) Learning to ask for advice?
(00:43:33) What was it that caused the chip on the shoulder?
(00:45:47) What drives you forward?
(00:47:39) How did Brian bounce back from failure?
(00:51:53) Finding a deeper purpose
(00:52:24) Dig your heels in and owning up to your shortcomings
(00:56:26) Having a good support system
(00:58:33) Recommended books
(01:00:36) Advice to someone who's had to pivot
(01:05:31) Where can people connect with Brian?
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On today's podcast, I am joined by Joe Jackowski join me. In today's episode, we discuss some of the dangers of social media and how we interact with it.
By the end of this conversation, we hope listeners understand the tricks being played on users to get them to spend more attention than they should with their devices. Though this podcast centers around the negative aspects, we talk about ways to use these platforms more productively.
Feel free to share your thoughts and insights around how you view social media and what you think are possible solutions to function better!
Show Notes:
(00:01:25) Social Media is Technological Cocaine
(00:03:21) Engaging with content
(00:04:28) Privacy tangent
(00:06:02) Connecting addiction and privacy
(00:08:21) Can you leave your phone at home?
(00:10:41) Breaking the loop
(00:14:03) The Danger of Rabbit Holes
(00:14:54) Changing Incentives
(00:16:41) Sam Harris and Tristan Harris
(00:19:30) How are the younger generations reacting?
(00:22:10) Limitations of human
(00:23:17) Mental Health and Social Media
(00:28:07) Putting too much value in external platforms
(00:34:33) Value of experience
(00:38:50) Neglecting the present
(00:44:32) What is the cost of not having social media?
(00:47:57) How social media polarizes us?
(00:53:09) Renee DiResta and Your Undivided Attention
(00:55:06) What can individuals do right now?
(00:58:07) Look at your behaviors honestly
(00:58:49) The Courage to Be Disliked
(01:00:53)The vindictive nature of people
(01:05:46) An issue of awareness
(01:09:29) The Cuckoo's Egg
(01:13:06) Distrust of the internet
(01:17:05) Ground News App
(01:19:28) Changing belief
(01:25:09) Misordering of values
(01:29:15) Closing
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A short episode on ways to get me out of a creative slump. What works for you?
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On today's podcast. I am joined by my friend Joe Jackowski. in this episode, we discuss what has been happening at the University of Michigan as this pandemic unfolds. The discussion shifts into how to think about the pandemic issue. What it seems to come down to is this idea between safety and autonomy for the individual.
I think we mustn't limit the individual's autonomy too much in the scenario. If we become too accustomed to limiting that, getting that freedom back will be very difficult as this pandemic becomes under control. Toward the end of this conversation, we talk about other effects of this pandemic on discussions with nuanced thinking and just dealing with complex problems at a larger scale.
Then we close out by thinking about how technology exasperates, some of these issues, which we will pin for a future conversation on The Social Dilemma movie. So if you're interested in The Social Dilemma or have not watched it and want to hear our thoughts on it, I would highly recommend you watch that film and then stay tuned for the next episode.
Show Notes (00:03:19) How U of M is reacting to the pandemic (00:05:33) Michigan Ambassador and Off-Campus (00:10:15) Reporting students on safety violations (00:13:34) How is the university able to do this? (00:16:18) What are the possible ramifications of this change? (00:21:56) Power granted is not released willingly (00:25:03) Awareness of second-order and third-order effects (00:27:41) Autonomy of the Individual (00:34:39)What is a solution for the risk of the virus? (00:38:40) China Tangent (00:39:54) Tying off the U of M Segment (00:47:20) The effects on small business owners (01:07:12) Looking at different maps (01:16:21) Discussing Social Dilemma next For more content head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/
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“I have so much time. And with that time, I can create value. And with that value, I can create a business with that business. I can create money, and with money, I can have capital. And when I have capital, I can grow, and now I can grow and do all this. And now it’s one step in front of the other. Don’t waste time.”
— BRET GORNIK
My guest today is Bret Gornik. Bret is the co-founder of Live Better. Live better's mission is to design wellness experiences to connect people to pursue purpose. He empowers people to take care of their mental health and physical health to give back to our planet.
In his previous life, Bret was a data analyst at Walgreens. Since then, he advises CEOs, fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives alike on two things: making self-care a top priority and applying the energy towards finding purpose in their work.
In this conversation, we really dive into really Bret's origin story, what he had to learn for himself to find a fulfilling goal to pursue. We talk about just cultivating awareness about your own habits, routines, and protecting your internal life so that you can show up for where it really matters.
Meaning friends, family, and the work that you do that is bigger than you. I really enjoyed talking to Bret. He is completely switched on to understand certain aspects of these ideas and explorers trying to find what works best as a human on this planet.
It's always a work in progress. And so with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Bret Gornik.
Show notes
(00:02:27) Who is Bret Gornik?
(00:05:23) Where did Live Better Start?
(00:12:41) Getting the clients while at the gym
(00:14:45) The Live Better Origin
(00:17:57) Organic Connection and Social Media
(00:22:28) Time Swap
(00:26:44) What is looked up to?
(00:33:13) Create a personal Board of advisors
(00:38:22) Balancing consumption and action
(00:40:19) Sources of high-quality information
(00:47:01) Short Form and Long Form
(00:49:20) Mismatched views on recovery
(00:54:13) Compounding habits
(00:59:18) Have the Best Day Ever
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On today's episode, I'm joined by two of my returning friends, Mike Taccona and Ben Kapolnek. In this particular conversation, we turned back the clock into an old school podcast. We pick a topic and discuss it broadly.
The topic for today's episode is unpacking and trying to understand genetic editing. The reason for picking this topic was from a Nova PBS documentary.
I'll share a quick intro to that documentary. The title was Human Nature, with an extraordinary new technology called CRISPR. We can now edit DNA, including human DNA, but how far should we go? Gene editing promises to eliminate certain genetic disorders like sickle cell disease, but the applications quickly raise ethical questions.
Is it wrong to engineer soldiers to feel no pain or to resurrect an extinct species? And is there harm in allowing parents to choose their child's features like eye color or height? The scientists who pioneered human genome studies and CRISPR grapple with these questions, and this premiered September 9th.
We use that documentary as a launchpad to get into this entire discussion, but we don't stay super true to the documentary. Still, if you're interested in this topic at all, I highly recommend you check that out. On top of this, I would also recommend you check out the show notes for this conversation because I will include links to other topics related to this as we speak about them in.
So with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation on genetic editing. And I'll leave you with a few questions.
In terms of any sufficiently advanced technology. The question is, where should we stop? And in general, what does it mean for the human race? Once you start adopting these technologies? I'd love to hear your thoughts on genetic editing!
Show Notes
(00:05:42) PBS Nova: Human Nature Documentary
(00:06:56) What is CRISPR?
(00:08:48) E Genesis
(00:10:02) What are the ethical questions with genetic editing?
(00:11:57) How far should we go?
(00:13:46) Necessity of struggle
(00:18:40) How much does resilience play a role?
(00:19:02) Ketamine
(00:21:23) How technology is used?
(00:24:24) Test-tube Babies of the Future
(00:25:45) Does this limit humanity?
(00:27:37) AI and Genetic Editing
(00:34:04) Would we want an AI to make decisions for us?
(00:36:02) Cyberpunk
(00:37:07) Genetic Editing: Good or Evil?
(00:42:25) FOPO - Fear of Other People’s Opinions
(00:46:00) Nature and Nurture
(00:51:24) How each of us responds is different
(00:56:46) The curve of balls of life
(01:00:17) What is perfect?
(01:03:13) Closing thoughts
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“You have to stop waiting for that person to pick you up and tell you’re special. you need to do it yourself and believe that you’re special and get the thing done.”
— JESSICA MATAT
Jessica Matat is an Egyptian-American freelance producer who got her Bachelor's degree in film and television at Boston University. She also studied filmmaking and fashion photography at New York Film Academy.
Outside of school, Jessica has worked for various productions and studied in many major cities including Miami, Boston, New York, London, and Los Angeles.
With a passionate drive for telling international stories, Jessica's eye for relatable and out-of-the-box content is reflected in her resilient work ethic. She strives to assist each company she works for in pushing the envelope towards diverse storytelling.
Connect with Jessica:
Website
Networking for Career Filmmakers Facebook Group
Show Notes:
(00:05:13) Who is Jessica Matat?
(00:06:14) What is a producer?
(00:08:58) What is the dynamic of the partnership?
(00:10:33) Building Trust
(00:12:23) Cancel Culture
(00:18:16) Stepping outside of your comfort zone
(00:21:45) Getting past mental roadblocks
(00:24:50) The children of Immigrants
(00:28:38) Where did the passion for storytelling or film come from?
(00:32:00) Doing the work
(00:39:25) The power of consistency
(00:44:22) Uyghur Muslims in China
(00:52:50) What this situation reminds Jessica of?
(01:00:31) Being respectful of different beliefs
(01:03:35) Closing thoughts
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“I’ve always had this belief that whatever you put your mind to what you can achieve.”
— JORDAN CRISS
My guest, today on the podcast, is returning guest and longtime friend, Jordan Criss. On this episode, we do this one for the first time remotely. All other conversations I've had with Jordan on the podcast have all been in person, but now having adjusted to living in LA, just over three weeks at the time of this recording. We spend a lot of this time talking about what we do in our lives and how they've changed.
We start with football and talk about mastery that we see in how football has changed. From there, we transitioned to very broader topics of work ethic, mastery, and craft that then transitioned to our own personal lives and how we embody those things for ourselves. The biggest one being that because we work remotely now are having transition periods within our days. We talk about the flow state and what we can do to trigger those things in ourselves. Still another aspect is that when we feel that down about the current situation or just not wanting to do anything, it affects our own mental health.
Then lastly, but not least we cover music and the things we miss about music, but also the things that are so unique that music allows people to feel things that they normally don't allow them to feel or be in the live concert and how that's different than just experiencing it through headphones.
Similarly, when you go experience, live music is somewhat like experiencing a photograph of something rather than being there. So there are all these immersive qualities that we talk about that are really inherent to creativity and the human experience. You have to be a part of it and immerse yourself in things.
As always, my conversations with Jordan, Criss wide-ranging and don't let up the gas the entire time. So with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Jordan Criss.
Show Notes:
(00:05:17) Fires on the west coast
(00:09:10) Football is back and Tom Brady
(00:12:16) Tom Brady - Work Ethic
(00:13:47) Self Belief
(00:15:32) Can you create self-belief?
(00:20:14) Mike Tyson and Fight Preparation
(00:21:48) Where are you putting your time in
(00:23:58) Hard Work and Talent
(00:27:04) When you don’t pursue your purpose?
(00:29:16) How moving affects your routine?
(00:31:44) Giving yourself an off day
(00:33:29) Extracting skill from games
(00:36:28) Getting deeper into meditation
(00:39:31) Transitions in your day
(00:46:19) Focus Triggers
(00:51:48) What does curiosity sound like as a song?
(00:53:40) Live music
(00:58:14) Capture experiences in a different way
(00:59:54) Seeing Angels and Airwaves live
(01:07:35) Is music a human characteristic?
(01:10:51) Dissect podcast
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“You’re not your political view. You’re not these little beliefs that you hold. You are so much more complex than that. And to limit yourself to these thoughts and to limit your experience, this brief experience to that is to me, insane.”
— NICK BUEGEL
My guest, today on the podcast, is Nick Buegel. In this conversation, we try to unpack how Nick has adjusted during this pandemic. Like many of you, this has been a time of extreme change. And change that many of us don't either want to happen or have to accept that's happening. All of our routines have changed and shifted and adjusted. And in many ways, we have to learn to lean into that change and accept it for what it is.
For me personally, I'd thought of this as a way to, even though there are certain things of this that I don't enjoy, like I can't go out and travel like I had planned to do, given that I'm finally out of school, but now. I thought, what can I do to learn? So that by the time this all.
Goes away or dissipates somehow come out better for it. And Nick, I think, is a true example of how to make the most out of this situation, making. Lemonade out of lemons. And the other part of this is we get into some ideas around social media and the polarization within the internet sphere.
This podcast was recorded in early September before the debates, and before all of this political stuff had really ramped up to the degree that it is now. I think we get too many points that other people will find useful. Thinking about their own beliefs and ideas and how to help handle other people's ideas they might disagree with and but that everyone please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Nick Buegel.
Show notes:
(00:05:21) How did Nick react to the pandemic?
(00:06:45) Anchoring in purpose
(00:08:00) Adjusting to being furloughed
(00:11:29) What books have impacted the most?
(00:15:12) Accepting change
(00:20:10) Focusing on what we can control
(00:23:47) Becoming Part of the Whole
(00:26:32) Being present and reading
(00:29:29) Getting out in nature
(00:32:31) What helped take action?
(00:35:44) Information Diet
(00:37:58) Managing Social Media Use
(00:44:24) A question of priorities
(00:48:02) A cultural phenomenon we haven't quite figured out yet
(00:52:28) The iPod in the Twenties
(00:54:23) Gifts and Curses of Technology
(01:02:33) The Century of the Self
(01:08:29) Your digital doppelganger
(01:10:07) Connected on Netflix
(01:13:09) Closing thoughts
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My guest today is Adam Lowenstein returning to the podcast. Adam is the author of Reframe the day, embracing the craft of life one day at a time, which outlines 10 practices for creating a more filling life. Adam briefed, as he spent eight years working in the American government in politics, most recently as a speechwriter and a strategic communication advisor in the United States Senate today. Adam lives in London with his partner, Erin, and frequently writes about politics, work, and life.
As I said, this is Adam's second time on the podcast. And we left our first conversation, which I'll link in the show notes with many cliffhangers and much more to unpack. We took a few weeks and reconnected. And in this conversation, we spend a lot of our time talking around achievement and reorienting the goalpost of our life and how we get swept up by short-term thinking and what we're doing as a selfish pursuit when trying to lead a more fulfilling life. In reality, you should try to develop yourself to be the best version of yourself because you can be a better person for those you care about. And then by proxy for the world. And we spend some time near the end of this conversation, talking about voting. This podcast is releasing right as the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
And we all know how that went. This podcast couldn't be any more timely because I can't see a more important time that we need as many of us to get out there and speak our minds and do what we can do in a democracy. We have more power individually than we think we do.
If we all decided to speak on something or decided to talk with each other at the very least, we could create a groundswell. And I think we can do that. And toward the end, I said it, and he reiterated that the point of podcasting and the point of being an active and engaged citizen is changing the world one conversation at a time. I can totally get behind that. I hope that you take something away from this conversation. Please enjoy this conversation with Adam Lowenstein.
Show Notes:
(00:05:36) Why makes Colorado different
(00:17:28) Chasing achievement
(00:20:27) Attention being pulled in multiple directions
(00:28:00) Immersing yourself in the mundane
(00:31:05) The moving goal post of happiness
(00:33:02) Doing the work and craft
(00:36:03) Shouldn't the work speak for itself
(00:38:52) Writing to make sense of the world
(00:43:43) Your brain is like an internet browser
(00:45:47) Everything is a practice
(00:48:48) Making sense of the world
(00:51:43) Exercise your right to vote
(00:55:40) How Adam exercises control in politics
(01:03:44) Development Cycle
(01:04:45) Closing
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"Over the years, I learned to fall in love with the long process of mastery."
Krista Stryker is the founder of 12 Minute Athlete, a leading expert on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight fitness. She is also the author of the new book, The 12-Minute Athlete.
Growing up a super-athletic family, Krista played team sports but felt like the athletic gene had skipped her. She never attempted a push up until she was in college when her brother—who called her ‘spaghetti arms’—challenged her to do one. As she struggled through that first push up, she realized that she had the potential to become an ‘athletic person’!
With a few years, she became certified as a personal trainer and started working long hours in a popular New York City gym. She diligently tried all kinds of fitness programs—running, cardio, weight training, sports-specific training, and Crossfit—ending up overtrained, injured, and exhausted, without ever seeing the results she wanted. Then she discovered high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight workouts, and everything changed.
Krista developed a system of workouts that could be done in little space, with few pieces of equipment, and in the shortest time possible. Best of all, they actually worked, for her and her clients. Before long, Krista was doing feats of exercise she never thought possible, like pull-ups, handstands, and 100 burpees in six minutes flat. Since launching 12 Minute Athlete in 2013, Krista has helped tens of thousands of people work toward their full athletic potential.
Show Notes:
(00:03:13) Adjusting to the new normal
(00:04:52) Escaping the negative headspaces
(00:06:53) The power of the breath
(00:09:50) Gratitude
(00:13:25) Chunking the day
(00:14:50) Getting into the present
(00:17:42) Why did writing capture her attention?
(00:20:12) What does the writing process look like?
(00:21:57) Long Term commitment and mastery
(00:26:05) The point of training
(00:28:32) Examples to mark your own progress
(00:31:14) The power of books
(00:34:34) What do you miss the most now?
(00:38:20) Language Learning
(00:41:53) Dealing with uncertainty
(00:44:51) Taking Action
(00:47:30) Recommended books and podcasts
(00:50:24) Starting a new habit and making it actionable?
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Today on the podcast, we are joined by Darin Davidson. Darin is an orthopedic surgeon. Darin is the founder of Darin Davidson MD consulting to improve everyone’s health and wellness to integrate holistic principles within the traditional medical model. By combining the best available knowledge and evidence from all fields that contribute to human performance and wellness, such as medicine, psychology, sleep, nutrition, and exercise, we can obtain the greatest well-being.
I'm sure most of you who just heard me list that out sounds similar to how I think about the world. I resonated with a lot of Darin's viewpoints and how he could see what wasn't working within these standards, medical practice. So he finished his. Residency in 2009. And over that time, he got to see a lot of the things that we now know inside the medical field, the high levels of burnout, the crazy hours, and schedules.
In this conversation, I tried to pull on the threads of how Darin saw the medical world. And so how were the things that weren't working and now trying to. Apply the things he saw in his personal life into the medical practice to improve the quality of life for those around him.
And without everyone, please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Darin Davidson.
Show Notes:
(00:04:00) Where did the interest in medicine start?
(00:04:42) Why did sports catch his attention?
(00:06:11) The long road to becoming a doctor
(00:07:55) How did Darin deal with struggles while in Med School?
(00:09:26) What did it feel like approaching graduation?
(00:12:10) Pushing back on the achievement accomplishments
(00:14:37) How did Darin confront burnout?
(00:16:09) Sport Psychology
(00:17:42) How did Darin view sleep?
(00:20:15) How did Darin start reincorporating these new mindsets?
(00:23:12) Explaining Mindfulness
(00:29:04) Compassion and empathy
(00:31:46) Limiting screen time
(00:34:01) Promoting health and wellness
(00:35:09) Silver Linings of the quarantine
(00:37:38) What seems to be the impactful part of performance psychology?
(00:40:18) Recovery from mental stress
(00:41:59) Being without sports and social benefits
(00:45:16) Promoting wellness
(00:46:54) Daily Routines
(00:50:11) Gifted or Impactful books
(00:51:54) Advice to pivoting in uncertain times?
(00:52:56) What anchor's your day?
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“You can’t wait till you’re ready.
You’ll never be ready or never think you’re ready.
You just have to do it. ”
— ALEX IVY
Today on the podcast. I am joined by two of my returning guests and closest friends. Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy. And the reason I have them on the podcast today was pretty special to me. Jordan and Alex, at the time of this recording, are now living in LA. And this conversation took place roughly three weeks ago. As they were packing up to leave and we covered that.
But the whole point was I'm assuming many of you just had a wait, what, why would you leave right now? And that's the whole point. Because in the pandemic, the idea of moving sounds insane. But. The idea of moving at any point in your life, making a big drastic change. Be it a job. Be it a relationship, be it moving to a new place. Why now? Is always the question.
And the answer to that should be, why not? If you've done all the research you can, it just feels like the right move, and you can make it happen. Then make it happen. And that's why the title is podcast is on taking the leap. I think this is so important.
With that, everyone. I really enjoyed this conversation with Jordan and Alex, and I hope you do too. They're some of the most amazing people I've ever met, and I cannot wait to visit them in LA. And with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy.
Show Notes:
(00:04:01) A Home Studio Dream
(00:04:56) Leaving for California
(00:06:21) Leading up to the move
(00:11:22) Why Alex wants to go to LA
(00:12:05) Why mural paintings?
(00:14:40) Why did acrylic painting catch her attention?
(00:16:26) Acrylic Dip
(00:18:12) How did Alex adjust to the quarantine?
(00:19:33) The pandemic is a blessing
(00:24:25) Decision Fatigue
(00:27:00) Social Battery
(00:29:24) Introversion and Extroversion are a spectrum
(00:31:59) Trying new foods
(00:36:00) Diets and eating consciously
(00:39:22) The experience of eating out
(00:41:48) Anxiety around moving
(00:45:50) Finding the good in the bad
(00:47:24) Too much focus on the negatives
(00:50:52) Quality of conversation on Facebook
(00:54:08) Growing pains for a world culture
(00:56:16) Why move now?
(00:57:42) Closing
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Today on the podcast we are joined by Lindsey Sherwin. Lindsey is a professional actress, youth and family therapist. She employs therapeutic drama, expressive arts, and counseling techniques to work with adolescents, families, artists, and creative entrepreneurs to resolve problems, make new choices, and expand their creativity throughout all areas of their lives.
She continues to train as a Registered Drama Therapist in community mental health. She has worked with several non-profit organizations based in the United States and Europe, to address mental and behavioral health through the expressive arts, specifically through drama and poetry writing.
Lindsey is the creator and founder of You Are The Shift, LLC, an expressive arts therapies empowerment-based consulting company, and Shift’s coaching platform Shift.It coaching for artists, actors, and creatives.
She earned her BA in Arts and Humanities from University College London, a Master of Social Science in Applied Sociology, Community Studies, and Social Welfare from Birkbeck, University of London, and certificate courses in Psychology from Brigham Young University and Drama and the Creative Arts Therapies from the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles.
Show Notes:
(00:04:38) Who is Lindsey and what does she do?
(00:07:54) What drew Lindsey to the performing arts?
(00:10:30) Psychodrama and Theater of Spontaneity
(00:13:39) Example of Psychodrama
(00:16:16) Action Methods
(00:20:31) Thoughts on isolation
(00:23:35) Connecting through technology and silver linings
(00:25:36) Letting yourself grow
(00:31:47) How do you respond to difficult situations?
(00:34:19) Releasing stress or tension
(00:36:31) Rescripting
(00:39:27) Aldred Adler and Individual Psychology
(00:43:18) Being a professional and responsibility
(00:47:56) A problem with vision
(00:49:16) Knowing your limits on what you are qualified to help with
(00:53:13) Finding the root cause
(00:56:14) Helping artist share their stories
(00:57:44) How would you help someone find their footing?
(01:03:38) Lindsey's Vision
(01:06:38) Where to connect with Lindsey
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Adam M. Lowenstein is the author of Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time outlines 10 practices for creating a more fulfilling life by building more fulfilling days. Adam previously spent eight years working in American government and politics, most recently as speechwriter and strategic communications advisor in the United States Senate. Today, Adam lives in London with his partner, Erin, and frequently writes about politics, work, and life. Visit his website, see his latest work, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.adaml.blog.
Show Notes:
(00:03:53) Adam's Background
(00:06:41) Broken Narratives or Imported Values
(00:08:34) The Case Study of Millennials
(00:12:17) How COVID is affecting all of us
(00:13:59) Being ok with less control
(00:18:13) Everything takes practice
(00:20:32) It's how habits make you a better human not keeping up with the habit
(00:22:32) What is Adam's Reset
(00:25:51) Silver Bullet Soap Box
(00:29:04) You Can't Hack Your Way to Happiness
(00:33:33) We're still human at the end of the day
(00:36:44) Judging your self worth
(00:40:51) Who you are is not what you do
(00:44:10) How would help someone separate their identity?
(00:49:17) False Expectations
(00:50:51) The power of vision
(00:53:42) Steven Pressfield
(00:56:18) Seeing life as a trajectory
(00:57:40) Dealing with curveballs of life
(00:59:25) Craft and Mastery
(01:07:34) Self and Societal Improvement
(01:08:41) Connecting with Adam
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We are joined by Jonathan Lubecky. Jonathan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999. Following the tragedy on 9/11, Jonathan joined the North Carolina National Guard and was deployed to Iraq. Upon returning home, Jonathan started experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. He developed a crippling PTSD, which was complicated by his head trauma is PTSD culminated in five suicide attempts. That should have been successful after it's final suicide attempt with nothing left to lose. He enrolled in experimental MDMA therapy. The treatment eliminated his suicidal ideation reduced his PTSD by 50% and his depression by 70%. Currently, Jonathan is the MAPS veteran and government affairs liaison.
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
Show Notes:
(00:07:35) Jonathan's Military Background
(00:09:29) PTSD and Trauma
(00:11:53) The symptoms keep you alive in a combat zone
(00:13:32) A sense of community coming home
(00:15:39) Being praised for service
(00:19:07) An alternative to praise for service?
(00:20:45) The Homecoming
(00:24:42)Trauma and access to support
(00:27:17) Healing mental injuries
(00:31:13) How Jonathan got involved with the trial
(00:34:31) The Experience of MDMA Therapy
(00:38:21) Portraying PTSD in pop culture
(00:41:01) How trauma is transmitted in families
(00:42:24) What if MDMA Therapy was normalized sooner?
(00:45:59) Bringing people together
(00:51:43) The Stigma around psychedelics and new uses
(00:53:30) MAPS Capstone Challenge
(00:56:02) Closing thoughts and connecting with Jonathan
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Today's conversation is a continuation of Bill's, most recent chapter of his life with the completion of his graduate degree. Bill will now be working with Northrop Grumman and it's NASA partnership for the James Webb space telescope.
Bill Waterstreet returns to the podcast, as he wraps up his graduate degree from the University of Michigan. Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, starting his service in January 2011. When deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 and 2014, he assists army units in their information operation capacities. He was honorably discharged in January of 2015 at the rank of Sergeant.
Following his service, Bill began attending the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in the fall of 2015. There he majored in mechanical engineering and minor in electrical engineering. After graduate his bachelor's degree, he continued at Michigan and achieved his master's degrees in mechanical engineering with a focus on controls and completed the degree in April 2020.
Show notes:
(00:05:53) James Webb Introduction
(00:08:50) Seeing back in time
(00:10:44) Can you see farther back in time than the age of the universe?
(00:15:06) Folding Spacetime
(00:16:48) What was before the big bang?
(00:18:04) Testing the James Webb
(00:20:24) The Sunshade
(00:22:57) Problems with launching the Hubble
(00:25:11) How to make sure nothing fails?
(00:29:23) Points of Failure and working on the telescope
(00:35:22) The Daily Work
(00:39:11) The Cuckoo's Egg
(00:39:54) How did Bill get the Job?
(00:42:26) SpaceX
(00:44:24) The Dragon Capsule
(00:47:37) Bill's Final Project
(00:51:13) How did bill get interested in rockets
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“Somehow I got a glimpse that I could be somebody one day and that’s I believe the secret sauce.”
— FRITZI HORSTMAN
Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Projection organization dedicated to bringing compassion, childhood trauma awareness, and creative inspiration to all men and women living behind bars.
She is currently directing “Step Inside the Circle,” a documentary about childhood trauma behind bars. The PSA created from some of the footage from the documentary has already received over 2 million views across all platforms.
She produced HBO’s “The Defiant Ones” directed by Allen Hughes which premiered July 9, 2017, and has garnered several awards including IDA Best Limited Series, NAACP Outstanding Director in a Television Movie or Special, Grammy for Best Music Film and was nominated for five Emmy Awards including Best Documentary.
Fritzi is passionate about equality, civil rights, education, and stories about justice. It is her life’s work to makes sure these stories get told.
Show Notes:
(00:06:11) A longing to change the world
(00:07:51) Forgiving yourself and violence towards the self
(00:10:24) Always doing something
(00:12:44) Focus on human flourishing
(00:14:47) Prison as stored darkness and shame
(00:17:43) The Impact of Prison from Podcasts and Films
(00:19:30) Unpacking the Death Penalty and Trauma
(00:25:54) ACE Test
(00:31:11) Advice to start forgiving yourself
(00:36:49) Workaholism
(00:39:28) Taking a compliment
(00:42:57) Being Kind
(00:45:21) Where does the depth of connection come from?
(00:49:13) Goal of 2020
(00:52:55) The Year is 2025, we've healed society: how did we get there?
(00:54:20) Accountability and compassion to everyone
(00:56:55) Nature and Nurture
(01:01:03) How do we begin to rebuild?
(01:02:27) Connect with Fritzi
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“The opportunity here is using research on the physiological side and on the psychological side to understand what are the things that we need to focus on.”
— KRISTEN HOLMES
In this episode, we are joined by Kirsten Holmes. As Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen drives thought leadership by engaging with industry-leading researchers and partners to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data across high stakes verticals. Kristen also works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, and NCAA Athletes/Teams in the world helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior.
Show Notes:
(00:06:56) How did Kristen get interested in wearable technology?
(00:09:01) What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
(00:11:50) Perception vs. Internal Signal in terms of Recovery
(00:13:51) Whoops isn't a step tracker
(00:16:40) Providing Information on areas of improvement
(00:18:54) Quality of Sleep
(00:20:45) Consistency of Sleep and Compromising on the weekends
(00:22:18) Getting through sleep deprivation
(00:23:22) Blue light blocking glasses
(00:25:43) Dr. Andrew Huberman and sky transitions
(00:27:09) Sunlight, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and effect on physical states
(00:29:06) General Guidelines and then find what works best for you
(00:32:24) Iterative Process and Domino Effect
(00:34:11) Intermittent Fasting to improve behaviors
(00:35:18) Auto Regulation
(00:37:55) Magnesium benefits before bed
(00:40:38) Research with Whoop
(00:42:43) COVID-19 and Resilience
(00:45:51) Psychophysiology
(00:50:04) What is a meaning framework and where to start?
(00:53:11) Closing
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Erich shares some ideas that he's been working through. In the last few weeks, the weight of the problems and chaos of the world almost feel insurmountable. At its worst, how can one person possibly make a real difference in the chaos?
On a more optimistic note, we can anchor in what we can control. Erich believes that starts with this, "You don't know what you don't know." What this means is that you have actively fill in the gaps by exposing yourself to people, places, and things that you've never experienced.
One of the most beautiful gifts this podcast has given him is the ability to empathize with people who think differently. It doesn't mean you have to agree with everyone one, but you can at least make an effort to say, "I can see why you see or believe that."
We need to end thinking in tribal terms when the world is more connected than ever, and yet in the United States, we can't even understand where our neighbor. In the end, it about being curious enough to see where others are coming from. We can make happen that one conversation at a time.
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Dan Clark is a serial entrepreneur, traveler, and the CEO, Brain.fm, an innovative technology company that helps users be more productive through the use of functional music created by composers and artificial intelligence.
Daniel has been in love with technology- and its potential to positively impact the world- for as long as he can remember. From building websites when he was 13, starting a design and advertising business at 18, and driving millions in revenue for multinational brands as a director for a boutique ad agency, he has truly been at the forefront of how technology can exponentially grow successful businesses.
One of Brain.fm's first users, he called the company 12 times before they agreed to bring him in for an interview. When he did receive an offer, he jumped at it (even working for free for the first few weeks). He eventually moved up to Head of Technology and is now the CEO. As CEO, Daniel is continually striving to build a company that can not only change the world through music but also is one of the best companies for people to work for and grow with.
Show Notes:
(00:05:52) What is Brain.fm?
(00:07:38) How did Dan discover the power of music?
(00:10:00) What is happening in the brain when listening to music?
(00:11:56) What binaural beats and misconceptions?
(00:15:30) Other use cases for Brain.fm
(00:18:09) Music and Recovery
(00:20:43)Where did the foundation of science come from
(00:23:51) A perfect storm of technology to make this possible
(00:25:13) Where does AI play a role?
(00:26:43)What was it like for Dan to stumble into this?
(00:31:03) Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Routines
(00:33:13) Making technology in service of the user
(00:34:53) Pattern interrupts to get focused
(00:37:33) The Power of Travel
(00:40:33) How has Dan been challenging himself in 2020?
(00:41:53) Leadership and Trust
(00:44:36) Connection and Communication
(00:47:02) Growth and how to foster it
(00:51:05) Anchor to the process
(00:52:56) Recommended Books
(00:54:38) The power of sport
(00:56:09) Advice on jumpstarting into a new direction
(00:58:36) Control what you can
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Terry Rice is a Business Development Consultant based in Brooklyn. As the founder of Terry Rice Consulting, he helps entrepreneurs monetize their knowledge without sacrificing their health, family, or personal interests. His focus is advising professionals on how to launch or scale their knowledge-based businesses which can include consulting, speaking appearances, online courses, and associated revenue streams. Terry is also an Adjunct Instructor at NYU where he leads workshops for career-driven individuals. A recognized Digital Marketing expert, his previous experience includes helping clients achieve their business goals while working at Adobe and Facebook.
Connect with Terry on his website: terryrice.co
Show Notes:
(00:04:43) Terry's Professional Background
(00:05:44) Are there hacks to large followers?
(00:07:14) The difference between seeming and being
(00:07:54) Where did the inspiration come from to take the entrepreneurial leap?
(00:09:56) Terry's Personal Philosophy and first jobs out of college
(00:11:39) Are you Entrepreneurial or do you have a problem with authority?
(00:12:25) Uncovering your personal philosophy
(00:15:21) What were the skills Terry had to acquire?
(00:17:26) What is the One Thing?
(00:18:16) 50 Minute Intervals
(00:19:01) Wiggle your Toes and Connect to the present
(00:21:08) Working out and movement
(00:23:48) Don't bring stressors home
(00:25:21) Putting space between stimulus and response
(00:27:23) A Stoic optimist
(00:28:22) Mindfulness or other stress relievers
(00:30:25) Getting into meditation
(00:33:03) The reaction is your choice
(00:34:17) What jump-started these changes in viewpoint?
(00:35:26) How to keep pushing your edge?
(00:37:20) What were people's reactions to starting your own business?
(00:38:24) How to take the first step in anything
(00:39:49) Sources of new information
(00:41:57) A good parent or a crappy parent
(00:43:52) Bad recommendations or pitfalls
(00:45:44) Final Thoughts
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In this episode, I am joined by two of my closest friends that have been with feeding curiosity. Since the very beginning, I'm joined by Jordan, Chris, and Joe Jackowski. With both of them here, we dive into making sense of the events over the last few weeks.
Show Notes:
(00:06:45) Opening to the conversation
(00:08:19) The Chaos of the last few weeks
(00:09:06) Jordan's Account of the Chicago Protest
(00:16:01) Aftermath of the protests
(00:19:58) Hierarchical Systems
(00:23:58) Extreme End of Brutality
(00:27:13) Awareness and escaping the moment
(00:34:56) Everyday people and trained professionals
(00:36:52) Normative Error and Peter Attia
(00:40:50) The Moral Element
(00:43:19) Daryl Davis
(00:48:10) How can someone hate me if they don't even know me?
(00:52:35) Dunbar's Number
(00:56:22) Dave Chappelle
(00:59:26) The rawness of this time period
(01:06:35) The Streets are speaking for themselves
(01:10:01) An openness to having a difficult conversation
(01:14:51) Converging morally
(01:25:02) Emotional Awareness
(01:26:39) Wrapping up
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I am joined with my friend, Joe Jackowski, and this conversation took place after about four hours of conversation, unpacking everything that has happened in the wake of George Floyd's murder.
This is the first time that we can look at and take stock of the events of the protests, riots, and the surrounding reactions, in the world.
This was not to try and pose any solutions, but realistically this conversation was sense-making for myself and Joe. We do our best to try and layout the land of the current situation, which in turn looking at the extremes of this situation and asking. What if; how bad could this get?
And now roughly a week later, do I think it's getting worse? No. I don't think it's getting worse. So I'm hopeful in that sense. But I do believe that the broader philosophical discussions about the direction of this country are speaking between order and chaos.
This was our honest attempt at the layout of the reactions on both sides.
As I said at the end of this conversation is everything we say, and everything I've said, is all about providing a viewpoint that is the most nuanced. And to see this country go in a better direction. Then where it has, obviously some things need to change, and those will change. The big question is, how do we go about changing those things? How we figure this thing out.
There will be one other conversation where myself, Joe, and Jordan, will have our first conversation together.
And that one I think is even better than this one. So stay tuned for that one. It will be the next episode to be released. But until then, please enjoy this conversation with Joe Jackowski.
Show Notes:
(00:04:34) Emotion is a compass
(00:07:14) Dismissal of Habeas Corpus
(00:12:33) Orderly Aspect
(00:14:50) Territory Mapping
(00:17:19) Risk of too much information
(00:19:46) Finding the middle ground
(00:21:35) Orderliness
(00:22:34) Ghost in the Shell
(00:25:13) Overspecialization
(00:27:36) The Funnel of Information
(00:29:31) Hilter and Orderliness taken too Far
(00:32:09)Tying back into Habeas Corpus
(00:33:27) Iceland's reaction to COVID-19
(00:35:59) The left side is a bit tricky
(00:40:03) A case for right-wing to be upset at what happened to George Floyd
(00:45:01) The Left going too far
(00:46:35) Nihilism
(00:49:19) Where is the line on the left and Evergreen
(00:57:57) Coming back together
(00:58:57) What steps can we take now?
(01:03:21) Multivariate problem
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CT Kaupp helps service-based businesses create a powerful online presence so they can thrive in their marketplace. After five years honing his craft at his late father's adverting agency, he started his own website design business (CT Kaupp, LLC) to disrupt that industry - by providing an uncommon level collaboration and personal 1:1 service. From creating, updating, and maintaining your website, he has you covered.
CT has spent the last three years on a journey of self-discovery – figuring out what makes him tick, what brings him the most joy and fulfillment, and how to live it out authentically. He approaches each day with purposeful intention and hopes to inspire you to do the same.
His motto? "BE ELITE" (hat tip to P.J. Fleck, head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers).
Show notes:
(00:05:30) Meet CT
(00:06:58) CT's Why
(00:09:38) What CT learned from his father?
(00:12:57) Personalization of craft
(00:14:28) Inspired by coaches
(00:18:02) Brendon Burchard
(00:19:24) It's not just about motivation you have back it up
(00:24:45) What are habits that have worked for you
(00:27:53) Fixed Mindset
(00:31:01) Asking why and thinking outside the box
(00:33:54) Giving yourself space from work
(00:36:53) Power Down Routine
(00:39:16) Dealing with self doubt
(00:42:12) Why being level headed is important
(00:43:35) Being an entrepreneur
(00:46:20) Why are podcasts important?
(00:49:31) Biggest work in progress
(00:52:32) How does CT feed his curiosity?
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A conversation about the ESPN documentary series The Last Dance: from there, we transition to a broader discussion about basketball and legacy of Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan shaped the modern perception of basketball players. We talk about how sport can change the world. Sport provides a blueprint for pushing yourself to do the impossible.
In the fall of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls allowed a film crew to follow them as they went for their sixth NBA title in eight seasons. That resulted in a stunning portrait of one of the sport's most iconic athletes and a celebrated team. "The Last Dance" follows the Bulls' 1997-98 season from start to finish, while also covering the rest of the chapters in Jordan's remarkable career. The 10-part docuseries follows the Jordan timeline from when he was an emerging star on his high school team to becoming a worldwide marketing force and cultural figure. The series takes its name from a phrase coined by then-Bulls coach Phil Jackson, who knew that the season would likely be the final run for the core members of that 1990s Bulls dynasty.
Show Notes:
(00:05:13) Introduction
(00:09:15) The ceiling prior to Michael Jordan
(00:14:07) The Bulls and Partying in the beginning
(00:18:58) Scottie Pippin
(00:21:25) Jordan’s break to play baseball
(00:27:17) A higher standard?
(00:33:28) Why Sport can change the world
(00:37:08) Visiting Boston and Patriots Game
(00:44:57) Why is Jordan the GOAT?
(00:55:40) Phil Jackson and a new breed of coach
(01:01:43) The Legacy of Michael Jordan
(01:14:21) Shoes to fill after MJ
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“I don’t want to be older, let’s say 60 or 70 and look back on this time of my life and be like, I really didn’t give it my all. I don’t want to have regret, and I think that is always here. Always kind of in the shadows, and It feels like something’s like reaching out to grab you. Honestly, that is one of the scariest things to me.
To look back on life and be like, wow, I didn’t give myself a real chance and whatever. I mean, and put whatever you want. I think that’s what really feeds my curiosity and everything I do is just not leaving anything on the table. ”
— JORDAN CRISS
Jordan Criss long time guest on the podcast, and many of you know, what he's been working on, but for those of you who don't. Jordan has been actively pursuing screenwriting.
In this conversation, we get pretty granular and talking about how he looks at his writing process, why he is choosing to do screenwriting, As such a niche field, screenwriting can feel like a lost cause or something that is a pipe dream, for lack of a better term. And I even asked this question to him is what would you say to someone who says, why are you doing this? Screenwriting seems like a waste of time.
And beyond that, we have a great discussion around the film as an industry and loving critiques of it. What shows are good or great? What makes compelling stories?
We get into what is a fulfilling life like what drives someone to do something and fully immerse yourself in it. For Jordan, it's not leaving anything on the table. So with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with my good friend, Jordan Criss.
Show Notes:
(00:04:22) Writing Progress
(00:06:07) Writing is never really 'done'
(00:07:06) Screenwriting Contest
(00:10:48) New writing project
(00:13:33) Dissecting writing or storytelling
(00:17:17) Creating your unique blend
(00:20:53) What do you say to someone who thinks you're wasting your time?
(00:24:25) What type of writer is Jordan?
(00:28:04) Toning down expert speak
(00:29:29) Star Wars Discussion
(00:33:19) Everyone has a niche
(00:34:37) Immerse yourself in the cultures you want to be a participant in
(00:36:41) A community that pushes everyone forward
(00:40:13) How do you know you can do something you've never done before?
(00:41:44) Don't wait for the perfect moment
(00:42:44) The curse of past success?
(00:45:45) Continuing to explore new territory
(00:47:18) There is a simple solution to success
(00:49:28) Jordan's Process to Pick a movie in the Theatre
(00:51:49) 4DX Movie Theatre
(00:56:16) The difference between theatre and home experience
(00:58:24) Letting people express themselves
(01:02:31) Being of the world
(01:05:17) Changing or keeping routines
(01:06:49) Speaking what you write
(01:09:40) A love of dialogue
(01:14:20) Adapting other forms to screenplays
(01:17:09) Gold Age of TV
(01:21:39) Sci-fi gives you worlds that could be
(01:26:48) Office Discussion
(01:30:21) What does feeding curiosity look like for Jordan?
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Today's episode is a special one that I've been honestly planning for quite some time. We've now reached well, frankly, over a hundred episodes of Feeding Curiosity. And. Instead of doing the typical. Interviewing Q and a or something like that. That didn't feel like it captured the spirit of what Feeding Curiosity has been for me and what it has evolved into over the last two years.
And the last a hundred plus episodes. What I thought would be more interesting and more fulfilling would be to pull in the people behind the scenes or the most frequent guests that have been here since day one. I had with each of the main people who helped shape what Feeding Curiosity is becoming and evolving into. We pull back the curtain and evaluate or reflect on the past present and future of Feeding Curiosity.
To all the guests and listeners of the podcast: This wouldn't be what it is without each of you. I'm blown away by the response I receive and encouragement from those who come on the show.
It's incredibly rewarding to connect with curious people and to resonate with what we believe about human nature and leading a more fulfilling life. So once again, thank you all for joining me on the journey that is Feeding Curiosity.
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In today's podcast, it is a special one on the podcast to celebrate the completion of Joe's thesis. As returning listeners to the podcast, you will be familiar that Joe's been working on his thesis for the last year.
Joe's thesis is The Manifestation of Meaning: A Thesis on Meaning Making and Veterans. In this conversation, we get to unpack all of the research Joe's been working on to be able to put into the thesis, and it's a really interesting one, you'll hear for both me and Jordan it's a really interesting topic.
Having a platform that allows my friend to be able to share the things that he's been pouring himself into the last year and to give his thesis a home post-graduation so that it can exist outside of the academic world is a really special thing for me. And so this is co releasing with the thesis so you can go read it on the website, and you'll be able to listen to this long-form podcast. That's hopefully a little bit more accessible and not as much in the weeds in the technical sense as the actual thesis itself, but I highly recommend you both listen and read that the thesis, if you're really interested in this space of meaning-making because Joe pulls on a lot of threads from experts, both current and past, so with that everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss.
Show Notes:
(00:05:52) People are blank slates
(00:09:19) Difference between values and goals
(00:11:59) Action Identification Theory
(00:15:13) How to organize values?
(00:17:52) Abstraction
(00:20:59) Global Meaning
(00:24:55) Sunday Scaries
(00:25:55) Why are values abstract?
(00:28:02) Example from philosophy and superordinate goals
(00:29:21) Religious Systems
(00:36:37) Does this hold true for atheists?
(00:37:52)The loss of belief and increase in suicidal ideation
(00:39:36) Jordan Peterson including a buffer against anxiety
(00:46:15) We are not blank slates
(00:48:19) Updating stories and cultural beliefs
(00:52:17) Shared Beliefs
(00:55:06) How does this explain the Crusades
(00:57:55) Do different meanings naturally come into conflict?
(01:00:17) Genghis Khan and Cultural Impact
(01:06:01) Situational Meaning and Meaning Violation
(01:13:03) Confronting meaninglessness
(01:15:46) Oscillating between Nihilism and Totalitarianism
(01:17:28) Existential Vacuum
(01:22:05) The search for objective meaning is absurd
(01:26:51) How You makes meaning
(01:36:41) Being in service of others
(01:39:12) Closing
(01:45:21) Books!
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“Just say no. I mean, if you want to be a climber and you’re a little girl, so what? Just do it. I’ve never understood why people acquiesce to that and accept the roles that are forced on them.”
— DIERDRE WOLOWNICK
Dierdre Wolownick is an unstoppable force when it comes to an understanding of who she is and what she is capable of.
Since 1971, she has taught five foreign languages on three continents and recently retired from the American river college near her home in Carmichael, California. And she's also done freelance writing and appeared in magazines worldwide. On top of already this list of accomplishments, she has been a musician all her life and founded the West Sacramento community orchestra.
And the cherry on top of all of this is at the age, 55 She became a long-distance runner, and your career includes marathons and half marathons and other races. At age 58, she began rock climbing and at age 66. She became the oldest woman to climb Yosemite's El Capitan.
And if this story wasn't already crazy enough, she is the mother of Alex Honnold. The world's most prolific rock climber. He is the star of the film Free Solo where he climbed El Capitan with no climbing equipment. It's incredible. This conversation shows why or how someone can be as incredible at what they do.
Dierdre is fascinating in what she provides to people, her outlook on the world. Being able to push back on norms of how people assume you should be. The power of writing because she believes that what you tell yourself informs what you're capable of doing. When you say, Oh, I'm supposed to be this or I should be that that's another person value. She says, write your own story. Please enjoy this conversation with Dierdre Wolownick.
Show Notes:
(00:05:00) Who is Dierdre Wolownick?
(00:06:12) Thoughts on wide ranging interests
(00:07:26) New experiences and activities
(00:09:24) Experiencing life post World War II
(00:10:56) What was the first thing that captured your interest?
(00:13:40) Elaborating on language and how to learn one
(00:16:26) How do you help people become a world citizen?
(00:17:55) Recommendations to get people outside of their comfort zone
(00:22:24) Seeing the environmental impacts of human activity or lack of it
(00:23:24) Being drawn to nature
(00:24:49) Gifted or Influential books
(00:29:26) The power of fiction
(00:30:59) Climbing El Capitan
(00:38:08) Make your own choices
(00:39:57) Who should you listen to?
(00:40:12) The Power of Journaling
(00:42:52) Understanding the stories you tell yourself
(00:44:34) Specializing doesn't mean crystalize
(00:47:09) Sharing stories unfiltered
(00:47:56) Dealing with struggle
(00:49:31) How have you grown in the first five?
(00:52:23) Directing your attention
(00:53:44) Writing process
(00:56:53) What is feeding curiosity to you?
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“The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play.” James Michener.
I am incredibly excited to bring this conversation to all of you today. My guest is Kevin Carroll. And many of you will not know who Kevin is.
Kevin is a master at what he does.
It's Kevin's job to inspire businesses, organizations, individuals from CEOs, and school children to embrace their spirit of play creativity and maximize their human potential for more meaningful business and personal growth.
Here's a quote on his website where he sums up what he's all about.
I love this quote because it encapsulates who Kevin is to an insane degree. And in this conversation, you're going to hear the intensity that Kevin brings to the conversation.
And not only that, Kevin turns the tables on me. And in many ways, this conversation is not an interview. It is an active discussion in real-time we're playing in this conversation. And he picked me apart, and he understands what I bring to the table. And I think honestly, that's what this is all about, but we also talk a lot about how we can show up as humans in this crisis in this Great Pause so that we can be better people when we get through this.
And so with that everyone, please. Enjoy this amazing and wide-ranging conversation full of fire with Kevin Carroll. And I also want to give one more shout out is to check out his short-form podcast called Kataglyphs, and you can find a link in the show notes to go check those out. It's well worth your time.
Show Notes:
(00:05:08) German Heritage and Learning Languages
(00:07:38) Who is Kevin Carroll?
(00:08:28) Where did the love of language start?
(00:11:13) Was there an unlocking moment?
(00:13:24) Where did movement become so integral to Kevin?
(00:16:14) Belonging and Community
(00:18:50) The Power of Gaming
(00:22:02) Competing against themselves
(00:23:04) Engineers and Creativity
(00:24:19) A challenge to Erich
(00:26:30) Personal Philosophy
(00:28:39) Uncovering your potential and being a seeker
(00:30:44) Deconstructing movement for engineers
(00:32:34) Shakespeare - The play within the play
(00:34:26) Getting yourself to keep coming back
(00:36:45) Unlocking the inner creative
(00:39:18) Challenge to be of service for the next generation of engineers
(00:41:38) Elevating others around you
(00:46:14) What can be counted doesn't always count
(00:48:36) The entire world is having a mindful moment
(00:51:30) Reimagining humanity
(00:52:34) From doing to being
(00:58:39) The wake up call
(01:03:18) The sacrifice of essential workers
(01:06:08) The optimistic viewpoint
(01:08:35) Redemption arc
(01:11:13) The great disruptor - what direction should people look?
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Will you be part of the secret crowd?
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In this conversation, Joe Jackowski shares some of the research on the evolution of attraction. This podcast is outlined from a paper Joe wrote of the same name in an evolutionary biology class at the University of Michigan.
Show Notes:
(00:01:32) Intro - Everything has a cost
(00:03:27) Human Attraction
(00:09:25)General Attraction for Heterosexual behavior
(00:11:05) Sexual Dimorphism
(00:15:03) Estrus and Exotic Dancers
(00:20:22) Women's attraction to men
(00:25:55) Other effects of personality traits and sexual partners
(00:27:18) A statement on generalities of what this research show about gender and sexual preference
(00:29:44) Making the unconscious, conscious
(00:31:35) Closing
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“ I’m going to be as honest as possible so that the relationships I do have in my life are as meaningful as possible. So that I’m no longer like with you but alone. Right. That’s how you end up feeling lonely in a room full of people.”
— COREY MCCARTHY
In this conversation, we are joined by Corey McCarthy. I wanted to have a conversation with after watching the film Just Mercy. At the time, I was interested in learning more about the prison system and someone who was a part of the prison system. After setting up to record, COVID-19 swept the world in about a week. This shifted our discussion to talk around the work Corey has done to change his mindset and, in many ways, start over.
Corey McCarthy lives in Buffalo, New York with his girlfriend and three children. He is the founder and owner of McCarthy, I.E., a company that specializes in the restoration of historic churches and architectural homes. At age seven, Corey was attacked by a stranger in a public place, which altered his life significantly. One traumatic event led to the next, the result being years of addiction, visits in rehab facilities, jails, mental inpatient services, homelessness, and eventually an extended stay of seven-plus years in N.Y.S correctional system. Defying the odds, Corey has endured and overcome. He embraced a new narrative of gratitude and hope. Because of the changes he’s made, he has built a strong business with a family of employees. He has built a loving home. His life’s work is most certainly the time he spends on a daily basis doing whatever he can to help others change their narrative, anyone who feels damaged, dirty, alone, or just plain not good enough. This is where he derives true meaning and purpose.
Show notes:
(00:06:29) The Choice to be busy
(00:08:58) Alienating people and being in places of Fear
(00:13:06) Action Words - Mindfulness and Meditation
(00:15:47) Exploring mindfulness and connecting to others
(00:18:29) Definites and Absolutes
(00:20:25) When you feel overwhelmed and unfocused what do you fall back on?
(00:23:44) Stopping the negative spiral or starting over
(00:25:01) Most worthwhile investments outside of money?
(00:26:05) Cultivating deep relationships
(00:28:02) How do you become vulnerable?
(00:33:40) Releasing emotions
(00:35:54) Who do I want to be?
(00:38:28) Esteemable Acts and being of service
(00:41:36) Sharing knowledge for everyone
(00:45:30) The good and the bad of COVID-19
(00:47:07) Shared global experience
(00:48:40) The power of reflection
(00:52:26) Getting started
(00:54:44) How do you know you should try?
(00:56:54) Keeping the ego in check
(00:58:53) Gifted books or recommended books
(01:00:48) Since getting out of prison what new belief or mindset has positively impacted your life?
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“In order to prescribe an effective workout plan. You need to understand that each type of training is going to have a different adaptation on your body.
We do strength training in order to ramp up our metabolism.
We do cardio training in order to enhance our cellular health and fat burning efficiency.
We do hit training in order to improve our cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness.
So three different systems, three different types of workouts as I like to say, in our programming, we don’t try to fix everything all at once.”
“In order to prescribe an effective workout plan. You need to understand that each type of training is going to have a different adaptation on your body. We do strength training in order to ramp up our metabolism. We do cardio training in order to enhance our cellular health and fat burning efficiency. We do hit training in order to improve our cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness. So three different systems, three different types of workouts as I like to say, in our programming, we don’t try to fix everything all at once.”
— PANOS PAPADIAMANTIS
Panos Papadiamantis, Co-Founder of PNOE, the world's first portable cardio-metabolic analyzer. What that is, it's a mask that you wear during a 10-minute test on a treadmill, and from that, you gain incredible insights into your health and fitness.
PNOĒ is on a quest to bring cardio-metabolic analysis to everyone. As the gold standard for nutrition & exercise prescription, the most non-invasive method for cardiovascular disease screening, the clinical standard for triaging between pulmonary and cardiac limitations as well as a valuable tool in detecting latent causes of myoskeletal problems, cardio-metabolic analysis is rapidly becoming the central assessment in holistic health.
Show Notes:
(00:04:20) What is PNOE?
(00:10:10) One of the biggest misconceptions of metabolic testing
(00:12:31) Describing the technology
(00:15:47) Studies that validate PNOE?
(00:16:51) Calorie Deviation
(00:18:02) What is Panos' Background?
(00:23:20) Accessibility of the technology and what understanding your metabolism can provide for average users
(00:27:01) Understanding metabolic efficiency
(00:29:26) Uses for different types of training
(00:32:27) Mitochondria and metabolism
(00:37:19) Frequency of testing?
(00:38:18) Bad advice in training
(00:41:01) Entry level recommendation for movement
(00:43:21) What to do when feeling overwhelmed or unfocused?
(00:44:21) Any routines that help Panos?
(00:46:09) Advice the young or driven?
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“I had to really reflect deeply on my own life after I lost my second brother. It was the hardest thing to kind of look at. What was it within myself that allowed me to move forward in ways that my brothers couldn’t?”
— ANDY VASILY
Andy Vasily is an educator who wants to push his understanding of teaching and learning to a deeper level. Andy decided to begin blogging to share his teaching practice and connect with other educators and top researchers around the world. The value that he saw in this exchange of vision and practical applications led to an enriched professional learning journey that he has shared with practitioners and scholars alike.
In this conversation, we expand on Andy’s inner exploration, starting with darkness in his life and experiences. Andy shares what works for him to keep the darkness from overwhelming him. We expand on the ideas of self-discovery and reflecting on your journey to help guide others on there own.
Show notes:
(00:04:54) Experiencing Darkness
(00:09:26) Why focus on mental health?
(00:11:17) New Year's Resolutions
(00:12:32) Moral Weigh Stations
(00:14:43) Two-week experiments
(00:17:05) What is performance?
(00:18:13) Creating a vision for movement
(00:20:14) The Power of Physical Activity
(00:24:27) Physical Activity and Mindfulness
(00:27:03) Answering questions while running
(00:31:26) Positive Psychology
(00:33:10) Innate or learned behavior?
(00:37:00) Giving away what you know
(00:41:56) Self-learning
(00:43:17) Having the right tools
(00:45:01) Andy's Routines
(00:47:28) Giving yourself permission to explore
(00:50:42) Power of social interaction
(00:52:47) Recommended Books
(00:54:18) Advice to someone entering the "real" world?
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This post provides an overview of the wearable technology Whoop and Oura. Erich wears these devices to track sleep and activity. This blog goes into detail on what each device measures. You will also gain an understanding of why it is important to monitor this for daily recovery.
To read this piece and for more information go to this link: https://feedingcuriosity.net/blog/wearables-whoop-oura
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“Every one of us is a leader may not be at a national level, but you can be a hero with your kids or with your friends or with my patients. Just by being there for them. ”
— MICHAEL GREENBERG
Dr. Michael Greenberg is a Dermatologist dedicated to providing patients with state-of-the-art care at the Elk Grove office of Illinois Dermatology Institute. He specializes in medical dermatology, as well as treating patients with an emotional or spiritual component to their skin condition. He is a co-founder of the Illinois Dermatology Institute. Dr. Greenberg embraces the benefits of a group practice, stating that "practicing in a group that is more family than corporate has added to my joy of being a physician."
Outside of his practice duties, Dr. Greenberg also hosts a bi-weekly radio show for medical professionals on XM160, where he shares his advanced knowledge and experience with other doctors. Throughout his career, Dr. Greenberg has had articles published discussing his goal of increasing the care and compassion providing by medical professionals today. "As far back as I can remember, I knew I was a physician. My choice to become a Dermatologist was one made from my heart, not my head. As a junior medical student, I was assigned to shadow a Dermatologist and, arriving at his office, felt a strong connection, even before seeing patients."
Show Notes:
(00:05:08) Outlining the Problem
(00:06:39) Combating the Fear
(00:09:13) Getting people to pause
(00:11:49) Learning to respond not react
(00:14:46) Leveraging what you have control over
(00:17:58) Making an impact in your community
(00:25:24) Awareness, Selfishness, Self-Centeredness
(00:27:49) Giving away unused items
(00:29:26) Living with less
(00:31:40) Picking up the phone
(00:38:25) Learning to pause
(00:42:18) This may not be working but how do you fix it?
(00:43:35) The power of comedy
(00:44:24) We are all flawed
(00:46:50) Failure and Labels
(00:48:34) Overgeneralizing experiences
(00:52:45) Deeper Experiences
(00:56:10) Deeper questions and being humble
(00:58:48) Take your pulse
(00:59:38) Recommendation for others to get through these uncertain times
(01:01:30) One final story
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“What are the skills we can learn or mindsets that we can adopt that foster your own sense of calm and purpose and how do you extend a little bit of gratitude, empathy, and compassion to those around you?”
In this episode, Erich wanted to check in with each of you! In the wake of the response to COVID-19, the world seems to hold its breath. In this short podcast, Erich shares how he's dealing with the quarantine in effect.
You can read this episode here: https://feedingcuriosity.net/podcast/checking-in
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“I’d love for people to come in forever, but my understanding is I know this, like they’re going to get busy or they’re going to move, they’re going to go college or whatever. So I want to give them all the tools that I possibly can for them to succeed outside of here. ”
— GABE SALINAS
Gabe Salinas is the owner of the Sports Performance Facility, The Sports Lab, a former professional MMA Fighter, and a speaker on the topic of performance in various facets.
Gabe has helped Professional Athletes to Weekend Warriors and everything I'm between to achieving their peak athletic performance. As someone who desires to learn and improve daily, Gabe stays on the cutting edge of the research on Human Performance in hopes of helping both his athletes and himself.
Show Notes:
(00:05:47) Where did the interest in movement begin?
(00:07:04) Were there any coaches or mentors to help guide him early on?
(00:07:49) MMA Early On
(00:10:54) Using the gym as a place to fail
(00:12:38) What makes a high performer?
(00:14:24) Motivation only gets you so far
(00:18:07) Recommendation for the average person
(00:20:27) Getting into the body
(00:23:35) Is it better to specialize or generalize?
(00:28:19) How did Gabe's training evolve?
(00:31:04) Being a fighter doesn't mean you are aggressive
(00:33:45) Why did Gabe stop pursuing MMA?
(00:39:50) Not wrapping his identity as a fighter to tightly
(00:42:58) What were Gabe's other interests?
(00:44:39) How do you filter information?
(00:48:28) Good Coaching or Teaching
(00:49:24) The Diet Wars
(00:52:33) Diet Recommendations to his athletes?
(01:00:05) View on supplementation
(01:01:31) The Three Big Pieces
(01:03:33) Getting Recovery Right
(01:04:24) Overestimating the good and underestimating the bad
(01:07:33) Breathing work
(01:09:42) Back to sleep data
(01:12:34) Why We Sleep
(01:14:13) Alcohol and Athletes
(01:18:23) Where does the discipline come from?
(01:19:48) Having a reason to get in shape
(01:24:10) Giving someone all the tools to be self-sufficient
(01:25:47) Recommended Books
(01:27:21) Advice to someone entering the "real" world or starting on a new path
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“It not about what’s going to make you happier. It’s not about what’s going to feel better. Which would make you more proud? When you look back, which decision is going to make you more proud?”
— CHRIS RUDEN
Chris Ruden is an elite Powerlifter, entrepreneur, model, and motivational speaker– despite his congenital birth defect leaving him with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm. Nineteen years into battling his physical situation, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. But for Chris, losing is not an option.
Chris uses his struggle to inspire people to overcome any adversity they may face in their lives through molding mindsets into resilient fortresses of self-belief. Through humor, logic, and passion, Chris' comedic relatability, yet hard-hitting message inspires the masses.
His education mirrors his experience, as he has a bachelor's degree in exercise science and health promotion as well as a laundry list of certifications and specializations in fitness, therapy, and life coaching.
Show Notes:
(00:04:41) Growing Up Feeling and Looking Different
(00:06:19) Chris' Childhood
(00:08:38) Feeling like an Outcast
(00:10:33) When did Chris Start Challenging Assumptions?
(00:13:06) Failing and Failure
(00:16:10) Paying to overcome obstacles
(00:18:25) The stories you tell yourself
(00:19:59) How do you know you can do difficult things?
(00:21:30) Motivation is wrongly placed
(00:23:36) Creating Discipline
(00:26:05) Which would make you more proud?
(00:27:11) The journey into powerlifting
(00:29:12) A story that changed his life
(00:31:21) A new definition of achievement
(00:32:50) Controlled Pessimism
(00:35:20) Stoicism and Controlling the thing you can
(00:39:48) The Power of Authenticity
(00:42:53) Choose where your focus is
(00:46:31) A favorite failure
(00:47:46) Comparing yourself to others
(00:49:27) Where did the idea of all “a work in progress” come from?
(00:51:15) How do you stay present
(00:53:17) Recommended Books
(00:55:26) Synthesizing what you read
(00:57:49) How you learn doesn't matter?
(00:59:46) Don't live your life with supposed to
(01:01:35) Fixing Education
(01:03:22) Reflecting and the compound effect
(01:05:23) What are Chris' little things?
(01:07:57) What is authenticity?
(01:10:38) Bettering yourself and being selfish
(01:14:45) Leaving the world better than we found it
(01:17:00) Sharing what you create
(01:20:36) Bad recommendations
(01:22:24) The desire to be in shape
(01:24:04) Absurd habits that you love
(01:25:48) A new belief or behavior that has improved your life?
(01:26:29) Advice to someone who wants to better themselves?
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“Everybody just needs to be seen, heard, and understood in a different way. ” — CLINT PULVER Clint Pulver is known as “The Millennial Speaker,” he works with organizations that want to retain, engage, and inspire the younger generation. As one of the most sought after Keynote speakers, Clint travels the world every year, helping educators to remember the power and significance of the teaching job and that how they choose or choose not to teach in the classroom changes lives.
Show Notes:
(00:04:29) The Undercover Millennial
(00:06:43) Why Do People Stick Around?
(00:09:24) How did Clint turn toward finding fulfillment?
(00:13:43) Becoming the Anomaly
(00:14:50) Getting Comfortable with Risk-Taking
(00:18:45) Board of Mentors
(00:19:53) Rookie Mode
(00:21:11) What are your nonnegotiables?
(00:23:13) To Don't Lists
(00:24:26) How do you recognize what's taking away from you?
(00:28:04) Taking People for Granted
(00:30:12) People that mean something to you
(00:33:27) Mentors connect you to your dream
(00:36:34) Negative Thoughts
(00:38:29) Having people that will be there no matter what
(00:39:25) A Challenge to Listeners
(00:41:10) What do you do when you become overwhelmed or unfocused?
(00:44:14) Recommended Drummers
(00:45:04) Recommended Books
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“It’s a never-ending process of absorbing new things and refining the approach. And that’s what Feeding Curiosity is about.”
— ERICH WENZEL
Erich shares his thoughts on the journey that Feeding Curiosity and what others can take away from it.
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“People don’t want to take three steps back to make ten forward.” — JOE VEZZANI
Joe Vezzani is the Chief Executive Officer of LunarCRUSH.
Joe has a diverse background in working in Finance, Technology, Advertising, Sales, Marketing, and Start-Ups. A second-time Founder with both companies accepted and graduated from Techstars programs. Extensive start-up and business development network. Also technical with six years of product management background. Crypto since 2015.
LunarCRUSH provides a suite of tools designed to improve cryptocurrency research for investors, exchanges, and funds, built purely around providing community insights. The website is a free tool for the crypto community, designed to provide unique insights and adaptive, engaging user experience they can't get anywhere else. It helps simplify crypto investing by reducing research time, simplifying social intelligence, and providing a complete view of the market.
Show Notes:
(00:04:45) Joe's Background
(00:05:46) What is LunarCRUSH?
(00:06:28) Entering the Workforce in 2008
(00:08:58) Evaluating Options
(00:10:30) Fiance goes to New York
(00:11:36) Working In California
(00:14:31) Having a different lens than the typical Fiance Person
(00:16:30) How did Joe Enter the Crypto-Currency World
(00:22:08) Gaming and Crypto
(00:24:46) What Gaming Can Teach You
(00:26:32) Play Games With Your Kids
(00:28:25) Both Short and Long-Form Attention Exist
(00:31:16) Working With Email More Effectively
(00:32:39) What Do You When You Feel Distracted?
(00:34:42) Making New or Repackaging Old Content
(00:37:11) The First Content Experiment - YouTube
(00:38:24) What Does LunarCRUSH Show?
(00:42:05) How would you recommend taking the first step into Cryptocurrency?
(00:44:24) Predicting the Future - Uber Example
(00:46:21) Evolution of the Internet
(00:48:34) Creating a Personal API - Controlling Your Data
(00:52:31) Confusion of Data Usage - Corporate vs Government
(00:55:38) The Need for Targeted Advertising
(00:57:25) What Belief or Behaviour has most improved your life?
(01:01:03) Not Making People Stay for No Reason
(01:02:42) Busy is a Choice
(01:04:28) Wearables - Recovering Effectively
(01:08:36) Personalized Medicine and Routines
(01:12:34) Favorite or Most Gifted Books
(01:17:03) Advice to Someone Who Wants to Get Started in a New Domain
(01:21:43) How Do You Find Your "Passion"?
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“Everything you’re doing, you’re choosing to do. You need to understand that. Like never forget that you’re choosing to do this, and at any point. You can choose not to. You don’t have to. Just walk away from anything. There might be some consequences; more often, there’s not.”
— DEREK SIVERS
Derek Sivers(@sivers) is a creative thinker who is quite hard to pin down when trying to explain who he is. Here’s a shortlist of what he’s a done musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, and book publisher. If I could sum up who Derek is, I would say he’s a philosopher and introspective person looking to push his thinking in ways he hasn’t explored yet. He won’t hold any belief or assumption too tightly.
Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100 million in sales for 150,000 musicians.
In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22 million, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with more than 5 million views of his talks.
Show Notes:
(00:03:52) Derek's Background
(00:05:57) Life - Intentional and Unintentional Events
(00:07:24) Getting to Speak at TED
(00:08:46) What Did You Do Before TED
(00:10:08) Derek's Writing Process
(00:12:11) Making Life Decisions
(00:14:45) Choosing the Right Tool For The Job
(00:18:37) How Derek Views Creativity
(00:21:29) Erich's Brother's View On Creativity
(00:22:46) Is Creativity An Innate Trait?
(00:25:58) Curiosity is Very Specific and Personal
(00:29:27) You Don't Have To Do Anything
(00:32:23) Skill Acquisition and Skills Across Domains
(00:38:15) Self-Reliance and Accumulating Knowledge
(00:41:58) World Citizen and Being Comfortable With Travel
(00:48:38) Taking the First Step to Travel
(00:54:55) Work Visa Under 30
(00:59:19) Counteract Tribalism
(01:00:23) Don't Confuse Medium With The Message
(01:03:20) Acknowledge Stereotypes
(01:05:27) Separating What You Do From Who You Are
(01:06:53) Gender Stereotypes
(01:10:24) De-exaggerate the Differences
(01:14:57) Within In One Place, The Differences Feel Huge, But When You Compare Big Picture It Is Small
(01:17:26) Thinking Like A Scientist Or A Sports Fan
(01:20:09) Thoughts On Parenting
(01:24:37) Learning to Trust as a Parent
(01:27:03) Giving Advice To Strangers
(01:29:03) Personality Tests
(01:32:05) Time Focuses
(01:34:32) Stoicism and Minimalism
(01:38:42) Don't Buy Into Isms Completely
(01:39:57) Don't Hold Your Beliefs or Assumptions To Tightly
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“Very few people when they hit that bucket list item, go back and say, you know what? I wish I didn't do this. Very, very few, if ever. Right. You don't do that. You say, God, I wish I would've done it sooner.” - Claudia Skowron Claudia is someone who prefers to go by many hats. By day she works an adolescent/young adult mental health therapist in private practice. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys sports/exercise, dinners with friends, and above all, TRAVEL. 2019 was the year of battling several major health conditions while still trying to live life to the fullest.
Claudia has been a featured TEDx speaker, presented at the IABH Conference, and most recently received her certification in Clinical Neurofeedback. She takes her academic knowledge, paired with her personal experiences in overcoming health concerns to impact those around her.
Show Notes:
(00:04:27) The Start of Claudia's 2019
(00:04:55) Recovering from a Concussion
(00:07:20) Hashimoto's Diagnosis
(00:10:00) Managing Hashimoto's Symptoms - Food is Medicine
(00:10:58) Getting Stuck in a Loop
(00:13:02) What has worked best for Claudia so far?
(00:15:55) Mindfulness and Sitting with Your Thoughts
(00:17:39) Situational Awareness of the Body
(00:19:54) Separate Acceptance from Change
(00:21:06) What Can You Control?
(00:23:17) Being Transparent
(00:26:29) Stay In Your Situation
(00:29:07) Being an Active Consumer
(00:30:51) Light Exposure
(00:35:36) Fish Oil and D3
(00:36:44) Self Experiments - Fasting, Sleep Tracking, and Habits
(00:40:14) Wearables and Stress Measurement
(00:42:34) Neurofeedback
(00:45:52) A Different View on Positivity
(00:49:34) Motivation is the Easy Part
(00:51:19) Travel - Costa Rica and Iceland
(00:53:06) World Citizens
(00:57:08) Travel Logistics
(00:59:35) Currency of Time
(01:01:27) Being Open to Experience
(01:04:08) Gifting Books and Experiences
(01:06:16) What are You Excited about for 2020
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"I developed a framework for delivering meaningful physical education and movement experiences that will inspire young people to be physically active for life." - Andy Vasily Andy Vasily is a leading educator who has taught at International Baccalaureate schools in 5 different countries over the past 18 years. He completed his teaching training in education and psychology at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
He is also an international educational consultant and founder of the award-winning blog www.pyppewithandy.com. Andy previously worked as a Child-Youth Counsellor at a young offender’s facility in Windsor, Ontario, and it was through this experience that he first realized the stumbling blocks and injustices that many of these young people faced in their daily experience. As a direct result of seeing a need for change, he pursued a full-time career as an educator.
Show Notes:
(00:04:21) How Saudi Arabia is Changing
(00:06:04) How To Become A Citizen The World
(00:07:48) Andy's Hometown and How He Traveled
(00:11:09) Following What's Important To You
(00:15:12) Professional Football Tryout
(00:18:19) Resolutions and Long Term Thinking
(00:21:41) Frameworking and Eisenhower Decision Matrix
(00:25:38) The Three Shot Journal
(00:29:20) What Gets Measured Gets Managed
(00:30:49) Data Has No Emotion
(00:32:41) Prioritizing Daily Recovery
(00:34:45) Being Present
(00:38:03) Do More vs Be More
(00:39:31) With Knowledge, Comes Responsibility
(00:43:16) Searching Inside One's Self
(00:44:51) Experiences Not Gifts
(00:49:46) Having Gratitude For Time Spent With Those That Matter Most
(00:52:48) We Need To Connect
(00:54:07) Andy's Professional Background
(00:57:00) Creating A Program For Movement Not Sport
(01:00:37) Fitting the Program Into the Community
(01:02:55) Gardening In PE
(01:05:41) How Andy's Career Has Evolved
(01:07:08) Erich's Educational Background
(01:09:23) Andy's Important Mentors
(01:12:12) Gratitude and Connecting with Others
(01:15:04) Being Sucked Into Our Devices
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"The main thing that drives me is knowing that tomorrow is never promised at all." - Travis Morris Travis Morris is known as “The Hype the Hype Man of the Valley” at Fresno State. He is a Business Marketing major and percussionist at Fresno State University. At a young age, Travis realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur in some form while still in high school. While viewing them as failures, he also took valuable lessons from those experiences and continues to apply them to this day. The energy and passion he brings to what fuels him are unrivaled. Travis understands everything he's doing is part of the journey to learn and grow. The major through-line for Travis is music, he started playing saxophone in sixth grade and would later switch the cymbals. Travis aims to make a positive impact on others like music has changed his.
Show Notes:
(00:04:05) Introduction
(00:04:40) What was Travis' Original Instrument?
(00:07:25) Cymbals Being His First Choice
(00:09:52) First Step of Being An Entrepreneur
(00:12:27) Taking The Road Less Traveled
(00:13:41) Looking At Failure
(00:15:41) You're Only Going To Be 20 For So Long
(00:18:21) Boogie Mode (00:20:19) What is authenticity?
(00:23:05) Learning From His Parents
(00:25:11) Do People Wonder How You Get This Done?
(00:27:10) Making Time For Yourself
(00:30:32) Not Paying Attention to Negativity
(00:33:05) Advice to Others
(00:35:02) How Do You Confront Negative Self Talk?
(00:37:30) Mentors or People He Looked Up Too?
(00:39:06) Being Impacted By Performance
(00:41:30) What Is Travis Working On?
(00:43:36) How Do You Get New Information?
(00:45:27) Mr. Ford
(00:48:09) Lifting Other People Up
(00:50:07) When You Feel Unfocused What Do You Do?
(00:50:54) Where Does His Vulnerability Come From?
(00:55:13) How Would You Recommend Someone Find Themselves?
(00:59:31) Visualization - Fixed vs Growth Mindset
(01:00:51) What Well In 2019
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“Why not, you know? I would rather fail and at least say that I tried, and I put my best forward than to have not tried it all and to live the rest of my life. Wondering what if.” - Brit Parla Brit Parla is a Chicago-based visual artist. Her main artistic mediums include, but aren't limited to, abstract fluid painting, drawing, and graphic design. Her goal is to continually create original and innovative works of art that evoke a sense of wonder and interconnections in others. Brit's artistic style influences are the science of color theory, Mother Nature, street art, abstract impressionism, as well as the art of the 1960s counterculture movement. You can find Brit showcasing her work at various venues and art exhibitions around Chicago.
Show Notes
(00:04:06) Where The Interest In Art Begin?
(00:05:29) How Acrylic Pouring Entered the Picture
(00:06:27) Saying Yes To Things That Interest You
(00:07:34) Does Creating Give You A Sense Of Ownership?
(00:08:38) Community Building
(00:09:53) Why Push Your Way To The Top When You Can Bring Others With You?
(00:12:39) Learning From Others Within The Same Space
(00:13:31) Supporting Local Artists
(00:15:40) You Have To Try And To Put Yourself Out There
(00:16:55) How Do You Get Past The Fear?
(00:17:53) Dealing With Artist's Block
(00:19:26) Cleaning Your Space
(00:20:32) Leaving Projects Unfinished
(00:22:18) Knowing When To Quit and Repurposing The Rejects
(00:23:55) How Do People View Your Art?
(00:25:32) Having A Fixed View
(00:26:51) Understanding What You Can Control
(00:27:45) Getting Into Flow
(00:29:20) Going Part-Time Employment
(00:32:08) Having A Creative Space
(00:33:41) The Space for Creating Is Also The Space for Relaxing
(00:35:01) How To Turn On The Focus
(00:37:43) Tash Sultana and Creating
(00:39:30) Listening To An Album From Start To Finish
(00:40:26) Giving The Story Behind The Art
(00:41:33) Expanding Beyond Painting
(00:42:51) Making Use Of The Rejects And Waste
(00:44:32) Passion Is Contagious and Social Media
(00:46:11) Restoring The Coffee Table
(00:48:39) One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure
(00:49:11) Dream Goal For Functional Art?
(00:50:19) Mural Paintings
(00:52:05) Physical Routines Or Overall Wellness
(00:54:28) Plants and Nature
(00:57:24) Getting Stuck Working For Too Long
(00:59:19) Creativity and Introspection
(01:01:30) Working Solo And Going To A Bar
(01:04:55) The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
(01:06:13) Morning Pages
(01:06:57) Artist Dates
(01:08:08) Other Books Recommendations
(01:10:56) What went well in 2019?
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“At the end of the day, the antidote to analysis paralysis, the antidote to indecision, is to make more decisions. Go and get experiences and go try things and learn.” - Zach White Zach White is Founder and Coach at OACO, the Oasis of Courage. The business was born out of his passion for helping people push past their fears and find the edge of possibility in life, business, and career. It doesn't matter how successful or how stuck you may feel today - everyone needs a great Coach. Zach will challenge you to go further, much further, than you would ever go alone. In 2019, OACO launched a new program called the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint, specifically for engineers and technical professionals, to accelerate your career while designing a life you love.
Show Notes:
(00:04:38) Zach's Current Focus
(00:08:16) When Did Zach's Interest In Engineering Start?
(00:10:05) The Engineer Mindset
(00:13:38) Taking Technology For Granted
(00:17:24) Entering The Real World After College
(00:18:23) Where Pushing With A Single-Minded Focus Left Zach
(00:22:22) Being Comes Before Doing
(00:25:08) A Warning To "Smart" People
(00:31:10) Building An Awareness Of Your Feelings In This Moment
(00:39:27) Thinking In Spectrums: Mindfulness to Meditation
(00:41:23) Practice Thinking About Just One Thing
(00:43:31) Cultivating Presence
(00:45:41) Separating Yourself From Screens
(00:53:36) The Power Of Habit
(00:56:52) Eisenhower Decision Matrix Or Stephen Covey Time Management Quadrants
(00:58:15) Being Able To Discriminate What's Important to You
(01:04:44) Cultivating Self-Awareness: Look To Your Heroes
(01:06:23) Only Two Limited Resources: Time And Energy
(01:07:22) The Purpose of Vision
(01:09:31) The Power Of Zach's Vision
(01:13:45) Allowing Technical People Express Themselves Fully
(01:19:11) Don't Be Vulnerable Because It's Popular
(01:21:26) Building Cultures and Elevating The Individual
(01:22:50) Potential Left On The Table
(01:23:36) Prioritizing Recovery For The Individual
(01:26:05) Organizing Human Capital
(01:27:38) Recommended Books
(01:30:27) Be Decisive
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In today's podcast, it's going to be a short format style podcast. As you all know, if you're a long-time listener of the show, I love books! I think to learn in long-form shows the effort needed to absorb quality information. A book is an investment of time and investment to reflect on what you’ve learned. A book is a window into how another person’s mind and how they view that premise. With that, let us jump into my most impactful books of 2019.
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In this episode, we are joined by many returning guests, Joe Jackowski, Nick Buegel, and Jordan Criss. As this is a Friendsgiving episode, we recorded before we had our yearly get together. We cover a wide area of topics where we try to get an update on what everyone has been working on, but we quickly dive into deeper waters. We start our conversation in Jordan's recent exploration into Aaron Sorkin. From there, we have a broader dialogue on how fame and power affect people. We then ask the question of what is Art - using Kanye West as an example. The discussion on Art then turns toward a discussion on self-expression and vulnerability. One of the last topics we talk about the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre. Then we finally close with what Nick and Joe have currently working on.
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“If you really want to know what you really want to do with your life, ask yourself if you woke tomorrow paralyzed from the neck down what you have wished you accomplished with your time.” — MARCUS AURELIUS ANDERSON
Anderson Marcus Aurelius Anderson is the bestselling author of "The Gift of Adversity," International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Host of the #1 New and Noteworthy "Epic Achiever" Podcast, and Mindset Coach to CEO's, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In an instant, he went from preparing for war on the battlefield to war within his own body and mind. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life but told him he'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen...
Show Notes:
(00:05:04) Introduction And Marcus' Background
(00:06:14) Ric Elias - Podcast with Peter Attia and TED Talk
(00:07:09) Being Baked into Martial Art, Zen, Taoism, Buddhism, and Stoicism
(00:09:15) The Gravity of Marcus Aurelius and Being Worthy Of It
(00:13:50) Limited Capacity To Prioritize
(00:15:14) Why Marcus Choose to Join the Military
(00:24:57) Being Older and Joining the Military and Coping With The Stress
(00:26:02) How People Looked At Marcus In Boot Camp
(00:29:21) Marcus' Philosophy
(00:30:17) Most People Don't Execute: This is why Gary Vee gives you is secret to success.
(00:31:44) The People Who We Idolize Today All Started With Nothing
(00:32:15) Be 1% Percent Better Everyday
(00:35:53) Waking Up And Realizing He Can't Move
(00:39:03) Hearing That He May Not Walk Again
(00:40:10) Waking Up After Surgery
(00:42:04) Coming to Terms With Being Paralyzed
(00:42:32) Anger and Lashing Out
(00:44:01) Turning Back to Philosophy and Rejecting It At First
(00:45:05) Memento Mori
(00:45:52) What Would Hope To Accomplish?
(00:46:37) The Power of Gratitude
(00:49:02) Finding Something To Be Grateful For
(00:51:07) Getting the First Feeling Back
(00:52:15) Start with What Pisses You Off
(00:53:10) Between Stimulus and Response
(00:55:09) What Was The Internal Dialogue Like?
(00:55:40) Don't Over Sharpen The Blade
(00:57:00) You Need To Have Multiple Gears As A Leader
(00:59:16) Don't Fall Into The Tips And Tricks Trap
(01:00:30) Continue to Grow
(01:04:34) Humble Beginnings
(01:05:29) Putting Yourself Out There
(01:07:30) Training the Body Also Trains The Mind
(01:09:16) You Have To Be Before You Become
(01:10:36) Renaissance Man and Samurai
(01:12:00) Favorite Or Most Gifted Books
(01:15:54) Advice For A College-Aged Person
(01:18:54) What Are You Searching For
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“As we drove home, the exhaustion set in. I had never been so tired or thankful for a shower in my life. Here I was yet again smashing assumptions I had of myself. What got me there was a commitment to do them. I gave myself a target and made sure I hit the mark.”
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In today's episode, we are back again with our How To Train Your Mind series covering movement or how to move well. This may seem counterintuitive to some. How does moving the body help people train their minds? As with many aspects of training the mind, being able to move well allows you to build awareness of the body and by extension, the mind when you're not in a training environment. From my own experience, I've found that as a beginner, there is resistance when training your body is not accustomed to the movements. As you gain experience, the act of movement can become more internal in the sense of how nuanced the feeling of that movement is. A movement practice also becomes a place that you can push yourself to failure that is, for the most part, safe. For me, moving well allows me to become comfortable with failure at a personal level but still be able to try again.
Let zoom out and look at how movement as been disincentivized in our daily routines.
Much of our time in the developed world, we are stuck in stationary positions at work sitting at your desk, sitting in meetings, sitting in your car. The s-word has been reported as being analogous to smoking in the plethora of adverse health impacts and have continued to increase.
By limiting exposure to a broader range of movement, we have lost an essential awareness of our bodies. "Get out of your head and into the body," is one quote that shows why movement is so vital. In the modern world, being stationary allow our minds to wander and at its worst, ruminate, but when you start moving your mind as no choice but to be connected to where your body is. Movement is one of the best ways we have to pattern interrupt and even a gateway to other aspects of training the mind. From my journey, which we will be examining for the majority of this podcast, movement has been a significant catalyst in allowing me to explore all areas when it comes to mindset.
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My Thanksgiving was unorthodox this year, with my mom having to work and other family matters that have been weighing on me over the last few months. In this short bonus episode, I hit record and let my thoughts come out in regards to holidays and relationships. This episode is raw, emotional, and vulnerable.
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"Everyone's experience is there own, and you make what you can of it. You shape it how you want to." - Brian Kluska In this episode, we are joined by Brian Kluska. Brian grew up in Blairstown, NJ, and received a B.A. in Mass Media and Communications from Mount Saint Mary College. Brian worked for ten years as Videographer and Video Editor for production companies. Projects spanned from corporate commercials, interviews and deposition, long and short-form comedy, and even a product highlight video for U.S. Senate Appropriation Committee.
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"The choices that you make throughout the day are going to lead to your performance in any setting." - Mike Hagensick
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Mike Hagensick is currently the assistant swim coach at the University of Northern Iowa and the founder and director of the Panther Academy for Water Safety. Mike has his Masters in Special Education. He has served as a consultant with the Auburn University Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Lab and was an author on a recently published paper on adaptive tennis programming. His mission is to provide high-quality and socially equitable adaptive sports and activity programming for individuals with special needs.
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"When we tell our stories, people end up saying me too; instead of I can't believe you did that." - Wendy Jones
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In this conversation, we are joined by Wendy Jones. Wendy is the founder of the blog, The Optimists Journal. She uses the power of her own story, which includes surviving divorce, parenting four children, overcoming PTSD after her son's near-drowning almost ten years ago, and parenting a child on the autism spectrum to reflect, heal and thrive. Wendy believes that we all have to choose whether we react to life's circumstances or create them with our mindset, practice, and consistency.
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"Your philosophy is the foundation to align your thoughts to who you are, not coupling them to what you do."
The purpose of doing deep work is to align your thoughts, words, and actions. By aligning those three components, it forms the bedrock of how you think. The story that you're telling yourself.
For me, it adds connective tissue to feel fulfilled about anything you do. Many sources will help you find your passion or your hidden talent. Here's the thing: nobody can tell what that is. You have to look deep inside and ask yourself, what do I stand for? Look at the rolls you fill and see if there are common themes. But don't let those rolls define you. Who you are is deeper and more nuanced than any role you choose to fill. Everything you need is already in you. Sometimes you have to have to go looking and uncover what you're really about.
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"You can't copy paste a conversation." - Jordan Criss
Jordan Criss joins us for this conversation, which started with a discussion around The JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix. We concluded the film is much more of a social commentary than only for entertainment purposes. Jordan gives clear analogies what he believes the film was trying to accomplish, and for him, it was an unsettling film because of how real it felt. From there, the conversation expanded into questions about our modern world with subjects of friendship, connection, communication, and mental health. We wrap up with a discussion on what we are working on at a personal level. Jordan's latest goal is to be more positive, which is facilitated by being as present as possible.
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"These are all inflections points in your life. Can you look back and figure out why you thought the way you did? Then compare it to how you think now?" - Todd Myrick
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In this episode, we are joined by Todd Myrick. Todd was on the show previously, and we covered the first half of his life in a much-abbreviated fashion. In this episode, we are unpacking the last twenty years of growth Todd has had since he turned thirty. The lens at which we use to plot the course of this growth is through a discussion of the film Fight Club. Fight Club was initially released on October 15, 1999, and is based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk. This conversation took place shortly after the twentieth anniversary of the film that is now a cult classic.
For the majority of the conversation, we stay close to major plot points. We expand on the events and quotes as they pertain to our personal lives and broader conversation about what it says about our society. In many ways, Fight Club can resonate with our current landscape even more than it did when it was released. What I mean here is, as we go through the system, we are all told, "You're going to do great things, follow your dreams." But then we hit thirty and have been doing what the system tells us. Then when you stop look around by external measure, you've it figured out, but inside you feel empty. This conversation is our attempt to unpack this story and flip the script.
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56 - Todd Myrick: Connecting Through Technology
68 - How to Train Your Mind: Mindfulness
40 - Film Deep Dive: Ex Machina
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“Applying daily recovery isn't only about wellness; this goes deeper. Daily recovery should be a blueprint for understanding your routine and habits. Over time you can make adjustments so that you can start and end your days to be at your best. Ultimately priming your self to be at your consistently.”
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In this episode, we are exploring daily recovery. Prioritizing daily recovery for Erich has been striving for the better part of the year. As an engineer, he sees as ultimate quality problem. Companies spend a considerable amount of time and money on focusing on the qualities of their products and services. We've overlooked a significant component, the humans that make the products and services possible.
If people are recovery more effectively, we will see increases within the workforce. The effects of orienting in this new view go even deeper. For Erich, prioritizing recovery means you can show up more consistently in all aspects of your life. Maybe you want to be a better parent, coach, friend, partner, etc. You name it!
Think of recovery as your battery. The more recharged the battery, the more you can put it into each day.
There are four main categories:
- Sleeping
- Moving
- Eating
- Thinking
We can expand on these categories in much more detail at a later time. We are trying to lay out the high-level framework in looking at your habits and routines and how these major categories.
Check out our recent episodes:
69 - Alex Behrens: Coffee Roasting and Starting a Business
68 - How to Train Your Mind: Mindfulness
67 - Angels and Airwaves Live: Follow the Maybe
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"There's a trade-off between ambition and patience." - Alex Behrens
In this week's episode, we are joined by Alex Behrens of Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters. In this conversation, Alex shares insights into the world of coffee roasting; from roasting to sourcing and different flavors we are accustomed to. He also expands on ideas of starting a business and just how much thought needs to go into it. Even though he loves coffee roasting, adding a business on top of that takes it to a whole new level.
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Check out our recent episodes:
68 - How to Train Your Mind: Mindfulness
67 - Angels and Airwaves Live: Follow the Maybe
66 - Jordan Criss and Ben Kapolnek: Football, Music, and Storytelling
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Nick Buegel and Erich have a conversation about training the mind. In this episode, we go deep on how to train mindfulness. Mindfulness can be interchanged with meditation, but we specifically use the word mindfulness to make it a skill-based practice. We try our best to get very practical from our own lives on how we have used mindfulness. We want to make mindfulness as accessible to as broad an audience as possible. Over the weekend, Erich attended a live training event with Compete to Create. He previously completed the online version of the course called Finding Your Best. What we have spoken of here is directly related to the information he has been exposed to over the last six months. If you want to meet the coaches, he has been able to interact by listening to our episode with Nicole Davis - 2X Olympian for Indoor Volleyball. Subscribe on your favorite platform: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Other Episodes you might like:
48 - Joe Jackowski: Relationships, Meaningful Moments, and Remembering the Past
64 - Work-Life Balance
25 - Claudia Skowron: Do What Works for You
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Over the weekend, Erich saw Angels and Airwaves (AVA) live at the Chicago House of Blues. In this episode, we spice things up with a different style of podcast. Erich shares his thoughts on the experience of seeing AVA, but before that, we need a little bit of background. A common theme of this podcast is how much we resonate with the music. There's deep roots within humanity and the creation of music. We have talked about favorite artist or genres many times.
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For Erich, Angels and Airwaves is a special band. AVA has been a cornerstone of his musical interests for many years. From an artistic perspective, Erich has resonated with AVA at a deep level. It wasn't until seeing the band live that it finally struck him at how long he has followed the group and in particular Tom Delonge. Up until this point, he may not have realized why it has gone so deep.
Tom Delonge is nothing short of fascinating. Without spending to much time on his current ventures, Tom is unashamed of his creativity. He will always choose to push his boundaries and what he wants to spend his time on. Tom's drive to explore could not be more apparent with the departure from Blink-182. Tom needed a bigger sandbox. He's an example of what you can do if you follow your maybe. Tom is the founder of To The Stars and To The Stars Academy of Arts and Science. He could have comfortably ridden Blink-182 until the end, but instead, he chose a different path.
For Erich, Tom Delonge is an example of what could be possible, and it doesn't have to be grandiose like changing the world but trying to what moves you at your core.
Ask yourself this maybe I could...
What's the first thing you that comes to mind? Now start moving in that direction, and it doesn't have to be life-altering shift the sails. Keep going and see where that takes you.
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In this conversation starts with a discussion opening of American football season. From sports, we enter into a conversation around music touching on the artists we enjoy or have made an impact on us. For Ben and myself, we've always connected with Tom Delonge of Blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves.
We also talk about concept albums; albums meant to be listened to in sequence. Erich share a recent album of Mike Posner A Real Good Kid - The album shares how Mike dealt with the lose of his father.
We close with a discussion around storytelling. We mostly centered around impactful films like The Matrix, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. We talk about what makes characters compelling. Why do we enjoy characters with nuance and flaws more than black and white?
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61 - Jordan Criss: Creating With A Purpose
45 - Ben Kapolnek: Invisible Battles
44 - Dante Brooks and Jordan Criss: Cultural Chameleons
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"Cultures grow when they come into contact with each other. But they only learn from each if your willing to let them cross-pollinate. Let them share ideas, move, and try new things. That's how you learn about other people and get empathy for people that aren't like you." - Joe Jackowski
Joe Jackowski is back on the show! We recap what Joe has been up to over the summer and the upcoming school semester.
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Topics we touch on:
- A vision for the U of M SVA Chapter - Cross-Pollination with other groups on campus.
- Joe's upcoming thesis research - This will be centered around language analysis and Generic You within the Veteran Community.
- Trepidation on taking Japanese for a grade last semester. Segwaying into a broader discussion on Japanese culture.
- A discussion around power dynamics.
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54 - Joe Jackowski: Writing, Thesis Research, and Meaning
48 - Joe Jackowski: Relationships, Meaningful Moments, and Remembering the Past
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Spiraling Upwards: A Poem on Being by Joe Jackowski
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Joe Jackowski, Mike Taccona, and Nick Buegel. Our topic of discussion was work-life balance. How do we manage what we do for a living while continuing pushing our boundaries or achieving fulfillment outside of work? In the world we live in, it can be easy to have a job that pulls too much energy from us so that we don't have enough left to pursue other goals.
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Topics we cover:
- Working out and Keeping A Relationship with the Unforgiving
- Dealing with setbacks
- Analyzing Habits and routines
- Nursing and Military Overlap
- Mike's reset before entering Nursing
- Mindfulness: Cultivating the Space between Stimulus and Response
- The middle ground between arrogance and not recognizing your worth
- Checking your expectations and doing your best at the moment
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53 - Joe Jackowski and Nick Buegel: Meaning, Power and Virtue
31 - Nicholas Buegel: Finding Your Own Path
63 - Mike and Mary Taccona: Nursing, Travel in the US and Costa Rica
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Mike and Mary Taccona are both registered nurses. Mike works in the Post Surgical Unit, and Mary is in the Emergency Department. Outside of nursing Mike and Mary are avid travelers. They have traveled throughout the United States and time abroad as well while balancing Nursing school and jobs. In this conversation, we start with a look at adapting to their roles as nurses, pulling back the curtain to the type of stress the situation puts in them. From there, we transition to travel. We break down how and why they travel. We close on an impactful trip to a Field Station in Costa Rica.
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“It’s either you’re in this industry [tower climbing] for 30 years or only 5. You like it or you don’t.” - Eric Herrera
Eric Herrera is a communications tower climber. In this episode, Eric shares stories from his unique and, at times, dangerous job. Tower climbing is one of the jobs that are easy to overlook in our hyper-connected world. It is because of people like Eric, and his crew members, that we can have uninterrupted service with our devices. Eric highlights his journey becoming a mentor, and the ways he's grown since starting in the climbing industry.
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“You’re going to have your arguments, but guess what? End that shit when the shift is over. You come in the next day and everything is fine. You still have something to squash out then hash it out.” - Eric Herrera
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Jordan Criss is a creative storyteller and has wide-ranging interests from music, screenwriting, and anime. At his core, Jordan believes in being authentic, and it comes through in his writing. In his own life, Jordan explores emotions and where they resonate with those around him. Jordan has appeared on this podcast many times and is a significant influence on the content we are creating. If you're interested in following along on his journey, follow him on Instagram (@crisshappens) and check out a few of the selected podcasts we've done.
In this conversation, we are building on a small section Jordan had said during the podcast with Saint Ripley. The clip can be summed as creating with a purpose, or anything that can be consumed should make others think. We expand on this thought giving examples ofFo content in TV shows and movies that have been done right to capture our attention.
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Dr. Eric Fretz is a faculty member at the University of Michigan teaching in the Psychology Department, the School of Education, the College of Engineering, and teaches the LSA core course for the Minor in Entrepreneurship. Dr. Fretz has completed two Bachelor's degrees, two Masters degrees and a dual Ph.D. in Education and Psychology. He was certified as a Navy Master Training Specialist and leads the Ann Arbor office of MUSE Educational Consulting, LLC. He serves the community volunteering in nearly a dozen roles including Mentor for UM Student Veterans, Washtenaw County Veteran Treatment Court as Mentor Program Director, and Founder/President of two 501c3 Veteran charities, the Editorial Board of the Journal Of Veteran Studies, and Chair of the State of 'Michigan's Region 9 Veterans Community Action Team.
Dr. Eric Fretz was born and raised in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is an Eagle Scout and retired from 20 years of active and reserve service as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy. He began his career on USS CHOSIN (CG-65), deploying for the first Persian Gulf War and qualifying as Fleet & Special Evolutions OOD, Gas Turbine EOOW, and Surface Warfare Officer. His military career included three deployments to the Persian Gulf from Operation Desert Storm through Operation Iraqi Freedom. He closed out his career with a year-long mobilization to Baghdad, Iraq serving in the Multi-National Corps – Iraq, assigned to the 'Army's 18th Airborne Corps in 2008. While in Iraq he also started a scout troop and built a camp for Iraqi youth around Victory Base. He has earned over 30 military awards including the Bronze Star Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
In this conversation, we start biographically with experiences that shaped Dr. Fretz's early life and how he entered the Navy. From there, we connect the lessons learned from the Military and how they applied to academics and beyond.
A common theme in this conversation is being drawn to lead, and Dr. Fretz self describes it as creating virtuous cults. Now that I've been able to spend time on the University of Michigan Campus with all the SVA (Student Veterans Association) students that are part of this tribe, its easy to see what he means. There is a magnetic pull to the group that is both inviting and stimulating.
We close this conversation on where Dr. Fretz is head next and with more broad lessons on trying not to over-plan our life and leadership more generally. Follow your interests and what skills you can build. There's no telling where it can become valuable in the future, and such is the meandering path of life.
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John Tenuto is a Sociology professor at the College of Lake County, IL, with over 25 years of teaching experience. Professor Tenuto has been nominated ten times for Outstanding Full-time Faculty, receiving the award three times in 2014, 2013 and 2005. He has also received the Illinois Board of Education Student Advisory Committee Faculty of the Year Award. He has given dozens of public presentations and media interviews on the sociology of the "Star Trek" film and television shows. Professor Tenuto has appeared on the Netflix series "The Toys That Made Us" for the Star Wars and Star Trek episodes. He was also named one of "Star Trek's" most influential fans by New York Magazine's Vulture.com.
In this conversation, we talk about John's interest in Sociology and how it shaped his lens of the world. We take a deeper dive into John's interest in Star Trek. His research takes him now the path to understand and highlight those who helped make the show what it was. We close with how he views teaching and what he does for his students. What comes through is his caring and authenticity in the role of a teacher.
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Saint Ripley, a Chicago hip-hop artist, shares much of what shaped his music on this episode of Feeding Curiosity. With deep roots in multiple genres, he opens up about attending punk shows as a teenager, to his first exposure to hip-hop. On the rapper's first full-length album, Thoughts & Prayers, Saint Ripley shares emotions and stories that are not only a part of him but also a conduit in being a force of change in the world. The album is a concept piece that will be released episodically, with a new song dropping every Friday until November 8th. The first song, The Man Who Gave It All, comes out on July 26th. Featured artists on the album include show regular, Jordan Criss, as well as well-known artists Mick Jenkins, Supa Bwe, and more...
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Joel Salatin co-owns, with his family, Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. Featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc., the farm services more than 5,000 families, 50 restaurants, 10 retail outlets, and a farmers’ market with salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, pastured poultry, and forestry products. In this conversation we talk about Joel's nuanced view of the ecosystem for Food Production from soil microbes to envisioning the Uber of food distribution.
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Todd Myrick is an IT Specialist with an undergraduate in Fine Art Printmaking & Photography and later completed a graduate degree in MS Information Systems & Technology Management & MBA. Outside the academic world, Todd has always had an interest in technology and acts as a Reddit moderator. In this episode, we get quite biographical as Todd lays out his life and what has influenced him. What shows through is his connection to those around him and the caring he has for people that he respects. We get to the early 1990s in the chronology of his story, and it will be continued in a future episode of the podcast, so stay tuned!
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What better way to celebrate American Independence than with a discussion about Freedom? Grab a six-pack and celebrate with us!
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Jordan Criss returns to the show! In this episode, we go deeper in trying to understand where Jordan's creativity has come from. On the surface, he's a creative writer if you sum up all of his interests from music, screenwriting, and storytelling. But there's a second competent at play performance, but the caveat here is that it has to be done authentically. Whether that be Jordan's performance on stage or through the emotion he's trying to convey in writing. This is just scratching the surface on exploring Jordan's creative process. With that, we close on thoughts on the season of Game of Thrones. We've meant to get this out of the way, so here it is! This your first warning for spoilers if it is not well past us have to warn you about it.
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Joe Jackowski is back on the show! This conversation can be seen as a continuation of the previous episode 53, as we are still exploring the topic of meaning. We start today's conversation articulating the importance of writing, and some of the tools we use to structure what we write. From there, we have a deeper dive into Joe's Thesis, which is broadly around meaning and then applying meaning-making in military veterans for his research. For this episode, we spend much of our time laying out the framework used to understand the process of meaning-making and why does it provide so much value to us.
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“Thinking capacity in the person gets sacrificed on the altar of empathy. " - Joe Jackowski
Joe Jackowski and Nick Buegel return to the show. Joe is currently in the beginning stages of his thesis, where he is diving deep in the psychology of meaning where our conversation starts. At this point, we meander through history, picking at ideology and power using the Nazis, Hitler, and Operation Paperclip as examples. We then connect back to a more personal scale on how our beliefs and upbringing affect ourselves and those around us. We close with thoughts on power, responsibility, and leadership.
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Jordan Criss returns to the show to talk about his recent trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catalyst for the trip was to attend Soundset 2019, a purely Hip Hop music festival that has taken place memorial day weekend since 2008. Outside of music, Jordan enlightens us on his other passions: Food and Craft Beer in Minneapolis. To name a few, we talk about Surly Brewing and Matt's Bar: Home of the "Jucy Lucy." Please enjoy this conversation.
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Mike Taccona and Eric Herrera return to the show! In this experimental episode, we take a topic we haven't covered much, but one that we can all take part — the process of making food. Mike has always been interested in creating high-quality meals and has been experimenting with burgers. Mike whips up his idea of a traditional American hamburger. The best part of cooking is sharing it with others, and that's what we do, storytelling included Just for fun we decided to throw in couple craft beers for taste testing. As a disclaimer, this episode was recorded outside, so the atmosphere and sound levels are a bit different in this episode.
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Nick and Erich return to reflect on graduation and their college experiences. In general, understanding where we came from to know where we are going. College is a significant milestone for our lives, and taking the time to reflect on the six-year journey has been crucial in getting the maximum value from it.
In many ways, I don't think I was as challenged in college as I could have been, but I chose to seek challenge for myself. Be that from fitness, nutrition, books, and podcasts, and much more. All those small steps have allowed me to begin to formulate the type of information that I share here on this podcast.
Now with 50 (!) episodes under our belts, it's still surreal to me. This podcast has evolved into something that I would never have expected, and I have started connecting with some of the most exciting people I have been able to meet just by being open to that type of connection! The part of this that still hits home is getting messages from people who listen to the podcast and leave notes about it. It never gets old. Please feel to reach out to me and let know what you're learning about what topic you've been starting to explore! I want to try and highlight what every one of you is doing as well.
Thanks again for joining me on the journey, as on chapter ends, another begins.
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Nick Wenzel is a recent graduate from Columbia College Chicago in Graphic Design. Even with this degree, he describes his skill set as Graphic Communication because that encompasses all aspects from photography, videography, and design. Nick shares how he was able to take what many assume is an artistic avenue and transition it with the more business-oriented approach. He gives his thoughts on misconceptions within the graphic communication space. We then transition to broader topics on finding what interests you most and encouraging yourself to try things that you don't know how to do. In general, getting comfortable with failing.
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Joe and Erich have a discussion built around relationships, which morphs into how we connect with each other. We talk about removing the buffer between the outside world and ourselves. That when we remove the buffer, we allow for meaningful moments to happen spontaneously. From there we talk about the cynicism of our generation that seems to push back on authenticity or showing genuine emotion as a weakness if you don't connect whatever that is on the same level. We can channel someone's else passion and allow that fuel what each out of us enjoys in the world. We need as many taste and views in the world as possible. If we all thought and acted the same way, the world would get stale rather quickly. We spend a portion of time on how we can bring Feeding Curiosity to a live format. Going live is in a seedling stage, but it will happen, and the reason it exists here is keeping ourselves honest. Finally, we close with thoughts on what remember the past is essential. Joe shares stories on what his grandmother experienced and tokens from her life that have now been passed on to him. We brainstorm an idea of how to capture the lives and stories others to allow future generations to get a sense of what it was like before them.
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“Everything you need is already within you.” - Nicole Davis Nicole Davis is a two time former Olympian in indoor Volleyball, after retiring from the sport she now is a mindset coach for Compete to Create and currently working to on a master in Sports Performance Psychology and eventually a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Nicole is building science and language around her experience as an elite performer so she can best articulate what she's lived to a broader audience. Nicole shares mindset tactics from her own experience and the psychological framework in which they are grounded.
We cover topics including mindfulness, vulnerability, learning, recovery, and nutrition. We close with some advice towards college students entering the real world and recommended books. Compete to Create is founded by Seattle Seahawks head coach Peter Carroll and high-performance psychologist Michael Gervais. Compete to Create is oriented around giving individuals and the tools to strive to be their very best in every aspect of their life.
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Jordan and Erich discuss current music interests and nuance in performance. We meander into how music makes an impact and blending of genres. We end the discussion about taking in new information from books. We close with what beer and food!
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Ben Kapolnek shares his unfiltered story in his ongoing struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. From early childhood up to now, he tries to paint a picture of what his thoughts look like. Ben's story is an emotional one and not only because he's one of my closest friends, but for every person like Ben there are countless others who share in this mental anguish. It is the hope that as we share more stories like this, we can begin a healing process for more and more people. For those, who have no way to understand what it's like to have an invisible battle raging in your head. As a way to work this muscle, when you pass someone on the street take a moment and reflect on the fact that they are battling something that you know nothing about.
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In this episode, Dante returns giving us an update on what has happened since the last time he was on the show. Dante has started his first semester back in school and is pursuing a degree in radiology and an acting class. On the other side, Dante has been looking inwards and been talking to a therapist. Dante shares his experiences with discrimination from both sides. Jordan also shares his thought on this tough subject. They both have to be cultural chameleons being able to morph in the representations of both the broader American culture and the African American cultural expectations.
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In this episode, Nick Buegel returns to the podcast to explore Morality. This discussion we have regulars, Jordan Criss and Joe Jackowski, to talk to through Morality. We meander into ethics, autonomy, and how stress affects people. We close out the episode with a conversation Joe and Jordan wanted to have about the Liam Neeson controversy in person. This conversation leaves food for thought and other explorations for you to follow.
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In this episode, our guest is Rachel Thomas. Rachel shares her story about a former boyfriend named Tyler who became a heroin addict in high school had a downward spiral into homelessness and prison. Rachel shares how the story has evolved and dealt with it over the last ten years. Tyler was found by Chicago based photojournalist Chuck Jines who captured some of Tyler's (who went by the street name Shaggy) experiences during homelessness that fills in the gaps from what Rachel share with us. I highly recommended you check them out, but viewer discretion is advised.
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In this episode, Erich Wenzel and Jordan Criss are joined by Jorge Martinez. We open the podcast to a new form of discussion that we haven't touched on much Sports and for this episode Basketball. While Erich is not a nuanced fan of sports in general, he does have a deep interest in the mindset of what it takes to become a top athlete which is what drives this conversation for him. Jordan and Jorge provided the detail information to paint the picture. Naturally, the conversation turns to try to compare Michael Jordan and Lebron James. Finally, we think about what’s coming down the lane for basketball.
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In this episode, we are back with a deep dive into the film Ex Machina. Ex Machina was written and directed by Alex Garland, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. We discuss the film's key elements in themes, storytelling, and philosophical questions posed. If you have not watched the movie yet this a spoiler warning and should watch the film before listening, we cannot recommend the film enough!
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In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy. Jordan Criss is a Chicago Musician and Writer. Alex Ivy is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago for Fashion Business. She has recently started an internship for a partnership agency called Shuffle Presents, focusing on Fashion Events. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the role of social media, influencers, and sourcing your information. Other topics include Liam Neeson Controversy, Jack Dorsey on JRE, and more.
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"Be ready to wing it" - Steve Furnett Steve Furnett is the Exhibition and Collections Manager at the Dunn Museum. Before that, he worked at the Field Museum in Chicago for seven years as a Supervisor of Interactives. In this conversation, we cover how Steve he wound up in the museum industry. A common theme in this podcast is captured by this simple quote, "Be Ready to Wing It," and in general, Steve is an excellent example of a jack of all trades. His field is a blending of different categories in new ways.
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In this episode, Joe gives us an update on his school semester and discusses how he stays organized with such a full schedule.
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In this episode, we are joined by Marybeth Piltaver. Mary is currently a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department with a background in Hematology and Oncology with a chemotherapy certification. She received her BSN from the University of Chicago and is currently working on a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at UIC.
We discuss what led her to choose Nursing as her profession and in general health. Here the conversation leads to a more general discussion in looking at the health care system and how it operates. This conversation barely scratches the surface of what we could have discussed in this space.
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Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss regulars on the show. We go over recent dealings with the Student Veteran’s Association National Convention. From there, we get into a much broader discussion on the creative process in the realm of writing and screenplays.
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It's officially one year of podcasting! What a wild ride it's been, I never would have expected this is where it would have taken me looking back over what we've created is fantastic. The responses I've received blow me away, and I hope to keep getting more of those. Here is a special episode of the podcast looking back on the last year and where we are heading. I liked to thank every guest who's come on the show to share a little bit of their story with me. It's been an honor and a privilege that you let me share it with the world.
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In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Batio. Courtney is a multidisciplinary director/designer for the performing arts now based in Chicago. The last three and a half years of her work has taken place in London, England, working with set design, costume design, film, art exhibit/curation, and performance directing. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover what Art is broadly speaking means to her and how she found it as a passion. We also include many tactical things that others can try to help build better routines since she has come back from London. She's able to start fresh create new habits.
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Jordan Criss is a local artist and now a writer in training. As our first conversation for 2019, we talk a bit about sports, traveling, and different books we’ve been reading. Spoiler warning we discuss a bit about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. While we try to stay away from describing specific things, just an obligatory warning, Jordan also shares more of his interest in screenwriting.
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This episode of the podcast, we discuss Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. We discuss the film's critical elements in themes, storytelling, and design. So if you haven't watched the movie yet, listen at your own risk or do yourself a favor and watch the film. You have been warned! If you want more of these kinds of episodes, let us know what you'd be interested in!
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In this episode, we are joined by Nicholas Buegel. After an eclectic work history ranging from automotive positions to medical. Nick has settled down to offer his graphic design skills to the booming industry of office supplies. As a creative, he is always exploring practical applications for innovative ideas and new avenues of thinking. We cover many topics in this conversation. Nick outlines his exploration to find what resonates with him. While exploring, he’s run to concepts of orienting himself without any formal knowledge of what he’s learned. This open-minded exploration is at the core of this conversation.
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In this episode, we are joined by two returning guests Dan Thiel and Wyatt Mach. Both are NIU (Northern Illinois University) Electronic Technology Engineering graduates and have come on the solo before and can find those below!. In this conversation, we meander through topics including work ethic, software programming, and stories about our classroom experiences with classes together at NIU.
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Happy New Year from Joe, Jordan, and Erich! This has been a wild ride, and it honestly couldn't be more fun! As Feeding Curiosity approaches its first birth, we look back on the last year of podcasts with twenty-nine episodes! Thank you to every listener for coming along for the ride!
Thank you to all the guests who have been on the show and sharing your stories!
To 2019, we're just getting started!
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In this episode, we are joined by Tim Fisher and Mike O'Malley. Both of them were Erich's group members for their Senior Design Class. We have a conversation around their college experiences and the road ahead since they have both graduated shortly after the recording of this episode.
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In this episode of the podcast, Joe returns with another conversation after the semester has been completed. The conversation takes a turn into evolutionary psychology with the starting point centering around talking about Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene. Joe read this book for one of his classes this semester.
Also Joe added a paper he wrote in his Behavioral Neuroscience course and can be found here!
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In this episode of the podcast, we have Joseph Spangler. Joseph is a massive fan of all things films and currently co-runs (along with his very awesome friend Alex), a film discussion Youtube channel named TicketStubs. This love of film ties in perfectly with another of Joseph’s interests, and that is superheroes. Superhero franchises are undoubtedly more popular than ever, and he loves every second of it. One of his proudest accolades as a film and superhero fan is seeing Captain America: The Winter Soldier (his favorite MCU film)... 7 times in theaters.
Joseph is also currently on a short-form improv team called OF MO AND MEN. The group often performs in the Chicagoland area.
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jordan Criss and Eric Herrera. Frequent listeners of the podcast will know these two as some of my closest friends. We talk about storytelling, superheroes, and much more. Overall, it's just having fun!
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Claudia Skowron. Claudia is a Mental Health Therapist specialized in adolescents and young adults. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover many areas of mental health and ways of helping. One area we talk about how the openness of the culture has started to remove the stigma of speaking out our mental battles. Aside from her work as a Therapist, Claudia is an avid traveler, usually somewhere else in the world every other week.
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Diana Fornaris. Diana grew up in Elk Grove Village, IL and studied Therapeutic Recreation and Spanish with a minor in Psychology at The University of Iowa. To complete graduation, she moved to Baltimore, MD, for a Dual Child Life & Therapeutic Recreation summer Internship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Upon completion, she worked as a full-time Child Life Specialist on the Infant and Early Childhood Unit at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital for a year and a half. Although rewarding, the job grew to be something she found emotionally challenging.
On top of that, she was battling severe depression and anxiety, later to find out was bipolar type 1 disorder. She has always had a passion for movement and exercise, so after her diagnosis and taking some time off to work on herself, she pursued teaching boxing and became a full-time personal trainer at Merritt Clubs. After a little over a year of working there, she now works at a local boxing gym called Knockout Fitness, which has helped her grow more with her boxing both in teaching and in practice. She lives downtown with her boyfriend, Ron, and her two cats, pit bull, and a bearded dragon.
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Joe is back for Thanksgiving and we catch on what’s been happening in the last few weeks. Talk about our current projects as the semester comes to a close! Please enjoy my conversation with Joe Jackowski!
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dan Thiel. Dan studied Electronics Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University. He currently works for Navistar. In this conversation, we talk about what motivated him in college and what he views as strengths that have set him the part for success. Dan is early on in his career as an engineer, and we learn about his process has been to get himself to this point.
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Bill Waterstreet a Marine Corps veteran and current student at the University of Michigan. He served 4 years in the Corps, primarily in the fields of public affairs and information operations, which included a deployment to Afghanistan. He left the military in 2015 as a sergeant and proceeded to begin classes at U of M. He is studying mechanical and electrical engineering and is currently the President of the Student Veterans of America - UM Ann Arbor chapter. He's originally from Troy, MI.
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This episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jordan Criss. Jordan is a Chicago based rapper and fitness enthusiast. He's a professional when it comes to fantasy football. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover many topics. We start with stories of Jordan's time at Western Illinois University. We discuss passion and what jobs mean to people. Finally, we cap off talking about being there for other people. We summarize a podcast with the story Kevin Hines who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. Kevin's life is a story from Hell to Hope. I don't do the story any justice and should be listened to share with as many people as possible. Find it at this link: Kevin Hines on Big Questions
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In this episode of the podcast, we bring on our good friend Mike Taccona. Mike studies nursing, works as a patient care technician at our community hospital, and serves burgers at a heavy metal bar! Mike has a gift of communication and uses it to spread a passion for health and wellness to those in need. He is capable of reforming bad experiences and tense people into pleasant and comfortable ones. As one of my closest friends Mike’s depth of knowledge and curiosity are some traits why I’m excited to share my story and mindset. Mike’s loves are craft beer, cooking, traveling, and trying anything and everything!
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Michael Greenberg. Michael is a dermatologist with over 40 years of experience. On his business card, it says, "Dermatology that Touches the Soul." The quote says a lot about how Michael views the world. In this conversation, we go deep on spiritual topics and being present in the moment. I won't spoil any of the discussions here, by saying too much. If you have an interest in spiritual topics broadly speaking, this is the podcast for you. Michael is a profound thinker and articulates these ideas in a way that it's consumable for anyone. Michael is also part of an improv group called The Waiting Room.
Michael’s Recommended Book: The Bhagavad Gita
Some Quotes to Ponder:
"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." -- Seneca
"Those who dance are thought to be quite insane by those who cannot hear music." -- Maggie Erotokritou
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In this episode of the podcast, we have Dante Brooks. Dante is another one of my high school friends. We talk about his experiences in the military as a marine and what it's like for him to become a Dad. I have nothing but respect for Dante. He put being a dad as his most important job, and it shows in the way acts and talks about it. Finally, we talk about what drives him forward at this stage of his life.
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In this episode the podcast, we have Nick Wenzel and Joe Jackowski. Both of them have appeared before, and this is just a casual conversation catching up with Joe when he was home over the weekend. Just bros having a beer and talking. Enjoy!
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by John White. John White; Studied International Business, Marketing, Philosophy, and Sociology. John's career has spanned 36 years from 1982 as a quality control inspector just out of High School at the same company for 18 years, ending as a Director of Global Business. As we get into in the episode is all stems from proper communication, being able to listen to the customer, and pick up on nuances of that conversation. The tools and tactics John uses can be applied in any situation to make yourself a more effective communicator in all facets of life. Aside from sales, John enjoys cooking and gives some interesting choices of food he likes to make, as well as a few wines he has tried.
Recommended Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. "This book should be a staple in all sales professionals training. My favorite of the "habits" is #7 Maintenance. It represents the importance of a person improving one's self and maintaining good personal habits such as diet, exercise, proper rest, and an overall balance. These are all very relevant in also keeping a successful professional life."
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In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Brian Peters. Brian was a member of the seven-time Grammy Award-winner Paul Wertico's band for ten years. Plays 15 instruments, has played over 3600 gigs, has released 19 solo records, and produced an additional 41, has worked as an audio engineer for 20 years. Co-hosted a radio show on WLFM 87.7 FM. He has published 29 video games and pieces of software. Worked as an independent filmmaker and film composer, has worked in the biomedical field for eight years, and has invented ten brand new analog audio effects and designed their respective circuits and manufacturing processes, including a circuit once reviewed as "the best low noise buffer/eq circuit ever designed" and "the single most important secret weapon for an electric guitarist."
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On this episode of the podcast our guest today is Eric Herrera. Eric is one of my oldest friends at over ten years of running. Eric has spent time like a Tower Climber for cellphone towers and other hands-on jobs. I try to ask questions that are uniquely suited to the person I'm talking to. For Eric, the question that was asked was how to be yourself? I know that's a straightforward question, but we all are working in the context of our own situations, and Eric does not filter who is in any situation. Being yourself is as much a skill as anything else we can do.
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In this episode of the podcast, we have Jonny Michael. Jonny has served in the Army. After his service in the military, he chose to continue wearing a uniform as a police officer. We get into the nuances of why he has chosen this path and the tools used to stay in shape. He mentions many times that everything is a process. You can find out more about Jonny on his Instagram @liftfordonuts to follow along with his journey.
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In this episode of the podcast, Joe and Erich have a relaxed conversation kind of recapping what we did over the summer, and talk about upcoming classes or any other exciting ideas on our minds.
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In this episode of the podcast, we have our first interview guest: Wyatt Mach. Wyatt is an avid hunter and athlete when not working long hours for his family business. We get into who he is and why he pushes himself so hard. He says many times that it's the chase for perfection that drives him.
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In this episode of the podcast, the guys talk about addiction, anxiety, and depression. The topics we discussed are complex, and we barely scratch the surface on it. None of us are trained, and we don't pretend to be one on the internet, so anything we say is just talking through a complex topic. We want to find better solutions for these situations. Lastly, I'd like to thank Ben for being able to articulate his experiences with anxiety in such a concise way.
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Erich and Joe are joined by first time guest and good friend Jordan Criss. This all started with a question of whether a person has a public face, which, in this case, a musician can be separated from their work and the character of that person. From there, we meander to other topics on life and how Joe found his interest in deep philosophy. We close out with some books and podcasts.
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In this episode, Erich, Joe, and Mike sit down and talk about Mike's recent travels. Then we tangent into some of Joe's more recent philosophical meanderings. It gets a bit wordy, but worth the listen since Mike has never waded into these topics before.
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In this episode, Erich and Joe have a conversation about how they started working out and getting themselves into a healthier place. This episode was an attempt to have a bit of a more structured conversation around our views of fitness and topics closely related.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Introductions
(0:38) Joe's intro to fitness
(1:39) Joe's workout routine
(2:42) Marine Corps Fitness
(3:29) Joe's motivating vision for working out
(4:29) Startup mentality for getting into working out
(5:10) Erich's fitness origin story
(7:20) Erich develops Automatic Habits
(9:08) Muay Thai
(10:17) Is the Joe Rogan Experience a comedy podcast?
(11:47) Erich's first Tough Mudder experience
(12:16) Joe thinks Tough Mudder was like MCT
(13:19) Mental Fitness
(14:49) Breath like a Navy Seal
(15:28) Diabetes
(16:40) The power of teams
(17:40) Do we need a right of passage?
(19:44) Experimental Mindset
(20:06) Joe isn't a Vegan's type
(20:48) Joe Rogan on hunting
(23:49) Lessons Joe learned in the Marine Corps
(25:20) Frustration
(26:12) Being vulnerable
(26:40) Power of Endorphins
(27:12) Times to work out?
(27:56) Tire Flips
(28:32) Hitting your workout wall
(30:21) Leaving the comfort of home
(30:58) New Skills
(31:38) Learning through social cues
(32:16) Branching out
(34:12) Being autonomous, not pigeon-holed
(35:24) Short term and long term goals for the podcast
(36:59) Wrap-up
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In this episode, Joe and Erich have a conversation starting with Yuval Noah Harari. From there the conversation branched into recent philosophy topics Joe has been working with. Finally, we transitioned into a more general conversation on the direction of the future and other ideas related to that.
Show Notes (00:00) Catching up with Erich, Joe, & Nick
(01:12) Yuval Noah Harari on Under the Skin Podcast
(02:26) Intellectual Dark Web
(02:39) Harari's definition of Humanism
(04:12) Humanism, Empiricism, and Determinism
(05:32) Newtonianism
(08:03) Russel Brand's religious vibe
(09:19) Russell Brand & Jordan Peterson
(10:08) Materialism and Darwinian Philosophy
(11:50) Today's news is not interesting
(13:52) The Default Position
(14:57) Emotional Arguing
(16:10) Lessons about stating your opinion on Facebook
(17:37) Examples of philosophical discourse
(19:00) Fundamentalist
(21:02) God Dilemma
(22:42) Single Infinite Mind & Collective Unconscious
(24:48) Berkeley Spark Notes
(25:39) Berkeley's cup explanation
(27:07) Coastline Paradox
(29:23) So does this matter?
(31:16) Reflections on subconscious growth
(33:08) The value of a five-year plan
(34:18) Resisting change / Comfort Zone
(35:26) Becoming obsolete and evolving
(37:45) Predicting the future of self-driving cars
(39:40) Daniele Bolelli reflecting on virtual communities
(38:20) University system constraints
(40:32) Education evolution
(41:58) VR Universities
(43:12) Overspecialize
(44:22) Real-life Idiocracy
(47:12) What if idea #2 Egypt as a modern society
(47:48) First computers
(48:38) What if humanity was lost forever?
(50:09) Humanity's resilience
(54:14) Is what survives major catastrophes ideas?
(56:05) Predicting the next Google
(56:56) Brain-machine interfaces
(58:47) People seem to be more pessimistic now
(59:56) Is social media the root cause?
(01:02:34) Creating AI to replace God
(01:03:57) Modeling philosophical ideas for holes
(01:05:24) Closing thoughts
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Erich and Joe sit down for an in-depth discussion on the recent film Annihilation. The first half is spoiler-free so that all listeners can enjoy it, and we give fair warning when we cross into spoiler territory. If you want to remain spoiler-free, go watch the movie and come back to finish the episode is highly recommended!
Annihilation is a 2018 British-American science fiction horror film written and directed by Alex Garland, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. It stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, and Óscar Isaac. The story follows a group of explorers who enter "The Shimmer", a mysterious quarantined zone of mutating plants and animals caused by an alien presence.
Show Notes:
(00:00:35) Alex Garland and Previous Films
(00:02:49) Going back to the book
(00:04:14) Basic Plot
(00:08:07) Characters
(00:16:11) Spoilers Start
(00:23:14) The first dead body
(00:25:29) The zombie bear scene
(00:29:30) Watching Panic Spread
(00:31:47) Plants that take on the shape of people
(00:35:49) The Lighthouse
(00:42:56) A Jungian Story
(00:49:51) Confronting the Shadow
(01:00:11) The Takeaway
(01:05:53) Wrapping up
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Welcome to the first-ever random show of the podcast. Joe is home on spring break, so we decided to grab a few beers, sit down and have a candid conversation about what's going on in our lives.
Show Notes:
(00:03:38) How were the midterms?
(00:06:22) Culture Shock at University of Michigan
(00:09:45) Industrial Org Psych
(00:11:55) Coding and Introverts
(00:13:10) Openness Personality Dimension
(00:14:29) Testing Taking
(00:16:46) Biopsychology Cognition and Neuroscience
(00:18:12) Descartes
(00:24:27) Late Night Talk Shows
(00:25:52) Where is mainstream media heading?
(00:34:52) Education and Accreditation
(00:41:49) Weeding out process in gen eds
(00:45:00) Switching Degrees
(00:46:32) You can choose not to get higher education
(00:48:26) Mike Rowe and Blue Collar
(00:50:51) Making jokes
(00:52:44) Talking in accents
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Erich is joined by his brother Nick and his good friend Joe. Joe attends the University of Michigan in the psychology program. He wanted to talk through some of the stuff he's been studying and bring everyone along for the ride.
Shownotes:
(00:02:14) First remote recording
(00:04:29) Discussing Descartes
(00:06:09) Where did the philosophers get their ideas?
(00:08:07) Psilocybin and openness
(00:10:51) Creativity and walking
(00:12:49) Big 5 personality test
(00:13:38) Tribe of Mentors
(00:17:02) Gateway courses
(00:17:54) Developmental psychology
(00:19:07) Social Smiles
(00:21:23) Social referencing
(00:27:30) Primary Psycho-social conflicts
(00:30:38) Upcoming Research
(00:32:21) Culture Code
(00:33:29) Labs at U of M
(00:35:12) Brain Machine Interfaces
(00:39:28) Savants
(00:41:42) Woke up from a coma speaking another language
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Erich and Mike discuss the recent Falcon Heavy Launch and how the launch can inspire all of us.
Show Notes:
(00:00:13) Why does this exist?
(00:01:40) Falcon Heavy launch
(00:04:46) What makes the launch so special?
(00:08:57) What is the technological process scary?
(00:10:43) Making a statement
(00:11:55) Standing for something
(00:15:06) History of Elon Musk
(00:17:19) Paypal Mafia (Corrected from consortium)
(00:19:03) Some perspective on Elon
(00:21:07) Dealing with setbacks
(00:21:54) Tim Urban and Wait But Why
(00:23:33) Making dreams reality
(00:27:05) Passion is overused
(00:30:40) What blocks people from achieving their dreams?
(00:33:55) Creativity is misrepresented
(00:37:11) Learn, unlearn and relearn
(00:39:53) Negative criticism
(00:41:18) It's about team humanity
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Welcome to Feeding Curiosity! A podcast hosted by yours truly Erich Wenzel. Feeding Curiosity is a long form podcast to learn from lives around us. We go deep inside nuances of a persons life understand how their experiences have shaped them. I challenge to myself and those who listen to think, question and synthesize wherever their curiosity takes them. I hope that through these conversations, we can learn from others and lead more fulfilling lives.
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