Amalgamation of Minds: Recent Episodes
Luke Robinson
"Amalgamation of Minds" in essence is an exploration of interesting human beings. Why are we here? Who are we? What is the purpose of our lives? Episodes will be conversations with host Luke Robinson and special guests from all walks of life. Topics will include Psychology, Philosophy, Evolution, Music, Art, Religion, Spirituality, Culture, Psychedelics, History, Nature, Business, Science, Comedy, Technology, and more!
Joshua Moore is an entrepreneur major at the University of Cincinnati. He recently finished an internship in San Francisco with the YouTube team. He has other great experiences in the start-up field thanks in part to his creative mindset. He loves to create content on LinkedIn and other forms of social media. Some topics include:
- Being a young professional utilizing LinkedIn
- The future of regulations with Gen AI
- Josh’s experience Interning in San Francisco for YT
- The Entrepreneur/ startup mindset
- What makes Cincinnati Special? and more...
Josh's LinkedIn
Josh's Instagram
Jenna is a Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, native currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati with a major in real estate. Some topics on this podcast include:
- The fascinating history of America’s original Sin City, Newport, Kentucky.
- What are the long-term effects of new technology on a developing child's mind?
- The future of Greater Cincinnati, and more...
Jenna's Instagram
Jenna's LinkedIn
Konstantin is a German-American living in Cincinnati Ohio. He recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati and founded a nonprofit called People Rebuilding People. Their mission is toend homelessness by providing disenfranchised young people with the skills and resources they need to become self-sufficient members of society. Some topics include:
- What is People Rebuilding People?
- The power of ideas and perception
- How philosophy shapes our society
- How to find meaning in the paradox of life, and more...
People Rebuilding People
Konstantin's LinkedIn
Jake Beard, from Perrysburg Ohio, is a part-owner of a fitness brand- Nfinity, and an ambitious digital creator, personal trainer, and entrepreneur. Some topics Luke and Jake discuss include:
- Jake's Fitness Journey
- What is Nfinity Fitness, and what will it be in the future?
- Why discipline is so important
- Diet, cheat days, 75 hard, Ramadan, personal training, and more...
Beardnf
Nfinity Fitness
Michael Jones studied theology at the University of Cambridge and is now a pastor at Providence Bible Fellowship in Cincinnati Ohio. He is also a professor and Director of the Cryptoeconomics Lab at the University of Cincinnati (check out Episode # 19 for that discussion). In this episode Michael and Luke talk about The Bible, Jesus, their differing Spiritual journeys, and more. A compelling conversation between a skeptic and a pastor to say the least. Some topics include:
- Michael's journey as a Christian and why he is a pastor
- Was Jesus a God or just a Prophet?
- Are we living with angels and demons?
- Are we in the End Times? Rapture?
Michael's email: jonm9@ucmail.uc.edu
Providence Bible Fellowship
Thanks For Listening!
New Song Breakdown!!!
LukeRob breaks down his new single "God Blessed". He speaks about the creative process and how the song came about. Luke gets into the meaning of the lyrics and talks about each section of the song and how it relates to his life and the world. This spiritually driven song is now available on all streaming services!
Thanks for all the support! Much Love!!!!
Spotify Link
New Song Links
Happy International Women's Day! In her second episode on the podcast, Marie shares more valuable gems from a woman's perspective. Some topics include:
- Appreciating women ❤️
- Being independent in a relationship - The Mastery of Love
- The struggles and best parts of being a women
- The pitfalls that lead to toxic relationships
Thanks for listening!
Kolo is a 28-year-old Nigerian-American artist. His bars are deep, his sounds are diverse, his flow is water, and his work ethic is top-notch. Kolo has generated fans worldwide with the help of his creative TikTok series, and of course, amazing music. Kolo and Luke connect on many levels in this podcast and share stories, wisdom, and laughter. Some topics include:
- The story of how and why Kolo makes music
- How to optimize social media as an artist that also has a day job
- The fears behind a relationship leading to love
- Philosophy and books that create a disciplined, positive mindset
- New Music?
Kolo's music and more
Kolo's TikTok
Michael Jones is a professor of Economics and Director of the Cryptoeconomics Lab at the University of Cincinnati. In this podcast, Michael and Luke discuss ethics, research, events, and the future of cryptocurrency. Some topics include:
- One of the largest scams in financial history: FTX
- Should the government regulate cryptocurrency?
- The financial literacy of the crypto space
- What to look out for in the future of crypto and blockchain tech
- And more…
Thanks for listening!
Michal Jones LinkedIn
UC Cryptocurrency Lab
Will Fannin is a Christian who will soon graduate from the University of Cincinnati and then study a Religious program. Will and Luke come from two different perspectives and try to unravel some of the most impactful questions about Christianity, Jesus, God, and more. Some topics they discuss are:
- Who is God? All-knowing? Perfect? Who was Yahweh?
- Was Jesus a human or a god?
- How credible is the bible and is it literal or metaphoric?
- How do we become closer with God? and so much more...
Thank you for listening :) Have a blessed day!
Grace Fellowship Church - Fort Thomas, Kentucky
In this episode, Luke asks Chat GPT some interesting questions about politics, philosophy, ethics, business, and more. Chat GPT is a generative language model AI tool that can be used in many different ways.
"Hi there! I am ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model created by OpenAI. I can answer questions, generate text, and perform various language-related tasks with remarkable accuracy and efficiency. Whether you need help with writing, research, or just some good conversation, I am here to assist you. So feel free to ask me anything, and I'll do my best to provide you with a comprehensive and informative response!"
Try Chat GPT
Originally from Nepal, Aniket is studying mathematics and physics and is the president of the philosophy club at the University of Cincinnati. He identifies as a Buddhist, loves to travel, and is an overall great guy. In this conversation, Luke and Aniket talk about topics like:
- The connection between physics and Buddhism
- The changing world climate and pole shifting
- Transportation around the world and why America is behind
- How powerful people, companies, and governments control us
- And more...
Aniket's Insta
Thanks for listening and have a great day! :)
Alejandro Lozano Robledo is the Future Mobility Design Lab leader at the University of Cincinnati. He focuses on how cities will change in the future and how we will move around them. He conducts research in collaboration with the government, universities, and companies to make an impact on the future of transportation. Some topics include:
- How do we create a people-centric city?
- The future of transportation and automation
- Ownership of transportation
- Will Human ethics ever catch up to technological advancements?
- The Line and other futuristic city mock-ups
- The future of sustainability, and energy long term
- Plus more...
This podcast is packed with interesting and important information all in an hour.
Future Mobility Design Lab
Thank you for listening :)
Melinda is an Assistant Professor at The University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business. Her areas of focus include women and diversity in the workplace, leadership development, and business acumen. In this episode, Luke and Melinda's discussion revolved around ethics in society, government, business, and more. Some other topics include:
- Where do ethics come from?
- Where do creative ideas come from?
- Diversity in the workplace
- The 48 Laws of Power, how to be an ethical leader
- The differences between men and women, nurture vs nature
WhyKendrickJay is an independent rapper/singer from Perrysburg, Ohio with over 50 thousand music streams. After some music collaboration, Luke and Kendrick sat down for an enriching conversation. Some topics include:
- Sports/gaming talk - Who wins the NBA Finals?
- Are we ever going to be ethically stable enough for AI integration?
- How growing up in northwest Ohio shaped us
- Manifestation, meditation, other Spiritual practices, and more
WhyKendrickJay's IG
WhyKendrickJay's linktree with music links
Thanks for listening!
Luke has a wide-ranging conversation with Tracy Snow, a creative friend who has recently grown his music page on Instagram to over 46 thousand followers. This episode truly encapsulates what two open minds bouncing off one another can create... an Amalgamation of Minds. Here are some topics they cover:
- How essential has music been to human evolution?
- How could AI devalue and or assist creatives?
- Why does punishing a kid and Just Say No never go as planned?
- Are morals Universal? and so much more...
Tracy Snow IG
Tracy Snow Tiktok
Jake Peats Personal IG
New music coming soon!
This special episode is a vlog-style podcast of Luke's trip to Germany with a group of students from the University of Cincinnati. The group travels to 3 different cities to explore different states, cultures, bars, companies, a University, castles, and more! Luke talks with people from the group and locals who share their opinions on Germany, the US, and more.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this podcast! Much love!
IG
The Robinsons enjoy connecting during the holiday break. They talk about Jacob growing up being gay, over-sexualization, society, Luke's trip to Germany, AI, and more.
Jacobs IG
In this episode, Luke and Alex James discuss the universe and its musical connections. The many theories and interesting stories make this podcast a must-listen! Alex talks about how the 5 brainwaves are equal EADGB (guitar strings), pyramid culture, the red sun, the diamond sun, and so much more!
Alex James TikTok
In this episode, Luke talks with a great artist and a better man. They talk about the OFS (OnlySpittinFlames) music group and future music, the corrupt systems that condition people and keep them distant from true equality and freedom, spiritual miracles, meditation, prayer, scripture, and much more in this fun and deep conversation...
MPeccable7 IG
OSF IG
onlyspittinflames.com coming soon...
In this podcast, Luke talks with his girlfriend Marie, an 18-year-old public health international student. They discuss life in America compared to the rest of the world specifically in Kazakhstan. They talk about what it means to be a woman in today's society, toxic masculinity, and gay culture. Lastly, they share their views on religion and the community, love, as well as problems they can create.
This conversation is full of insights made by two young men about to graduate college. Blake and Luke talk about balancing professional and personal life, mental health culture, AI art, spirituality, and the Four Agreements.
In this conversation, Luke talks with Rearden Bentley about his "Operation Cover 4" project with the NFL. They get into a discussion about the amazing arts of music and other creations. They talk about Rearden's computer science studies and discuss potential future AI consequences adjacent to promising opportunities. Finally, they talk about Religion, meaning, and the unknowns of the universe which we perceive as reality.
Rearden Website: http://reardenbentleymakesmusic.github.io
Fill out this form if you would like to be on the Podcast: https://forms.gle/Nf6VNoECQHGzMBdZ8
In this episode, Luke speaks with his international marketing professor and graduate student at the University of Cincinnati, Liang Shen. They discuss a broad range of topics including the pros and cons of America, the effects of globalization, appropriation vs appreciation, Chinese culture, and much more!
In this episode, Luke talks with MC, songwriter, and producer, Chad L. They talk about the art of hip-hop, Chad's journey as an MC, balance and social media in the life of an artist, and stoic philosophy.
In this episode of Amalgamation of Minds, Luke and Jack speak together in the University of Cincinnati's new Digital Futures Building about the future of crypto, blockchain, ethics of new technology, and AI. Jack Luu is studying for his Ph.D. in Operations, Analytics, and Information Systems. He has been conducting research focusing on open-source software, social media analytics, cybersecurity behavior, and blockchain trust. As a research fellow at UC's Cryptoeconomics Lab, he focuses on trying to understand the impact of blockchain-enabled systems on individuals and businesses.
In this first episode of Amalgamation of Minds brothers Luke and Jacob talk about their hiking trip and dive deeper into their minds as the recording goes on. topics range from what they are passionate about, thoughts on the USA, how social media affects us, to who is god? and more...