Barely Conscious with Justin Adams: Recent Episodes
Justin Adams @bcjadams
Barely Conscious is a weekly current news/interview show hosted by Justin Adams. BarelyConscious.com started in 2012 as a review/opinion blog for movies, books, and albums. Justin Adams wrote and edited for the blog and now hosts the Barely Conscious Podcast. BCP features a broad array of guests to discuss current events for each episode.
In this episode, Justin chats with Author and fellow Podcast host David McRaney to discuss his new book "How Minds Change" and other current existential topics.
On this episode of the BCP, Justin welcomes author and blogger Daniel Miessler. They get elbow deep into discussing whether the next step (ASI/Cyborg/Genetic Manipulation) in consciousness and knowledge leads to the conclusion that life might not be worth living at that bandwidth of knowledge and understanding. Also, we get to find out if WW3 is imminent.
In this episode Justin speaks with computer programmer and blogger Hugo Montenegro about Hugo's article on the Absurdity of Free Will, as well as their mutual passion for the game of basketball.
In this episode, Justin chats with leisure activity specialist Dan Weinman about Guitar Hero grinding, Lebron dunking on Jordan, Trump setting the tone for a societal collapse, George Floyd's murder, and the unpredictable and rapidly changing nature of the obvious simulation we are living in.
In this episode, Justin speaks with Criminology Professor Michelle Manasse about the myriad of possible outcomes in the wake of a post Covid-19 America.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin Adams and Ana Ajtic talk about news ranging from soy sauce testicle taste receptors on tic tok, to Connor McGregor reaching new lows for attention.
In this episode of the BCP, Justin talks with Rich Merlino and Louie about LeBron's controversial Hong Kong stance, ever increasing generation gaps, talented rapper MC Breath, and the 1860s.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin interviews photographer Drew Amato. They talk about Nick Schulman bringing everyone and everything into the streets, making stoic robots look artful, and dick wagging earthquakes in Vegas.
In this episode, Justin catches up with former bandmate Rich Merlino. They reminisce about being in a band and then discuss how Rich built a successful real estate business from the ground up while going through everyday life without wearing shoes.
In this episode of the BCP, Justin talks with Larry Chiswick, lead singer and Bassist of All Parallels. They discuss New Jersey and solitude.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin has a conversation with the lead singer of Good Tiger, Elliot Coleman. Elliot shares how he met Periphery guitarists Misha Mansoor and Jake Bowen growing up in Maryland. He also reveals how reading Calvin and Hobbes as a kid spawned current lyrical inspiration.
In this episode, Justin chats with YouTube sensation Chad DeLanzo about raw vloggin' it, body boarding, beating alcoholism, poker, homemade tats, and surviving our nightmarish prison system.
In this episode, Justin chats with vlogger Johnnie Vibes (Antonio Moreno) about using failure to your advantage and the clarity a broad life perspective can bring.
In this episode, Justin speaks with "You Are Not So Smart" Author and Podcast Host David McRaney about if we can reach a saturation point of actually knowing too much about how our own brains work. Can ignorance of cognitive biases actually yield greater happiness? Will Artificial Super Intelligence in the future have unavoidable biases as well? We find answers !
In this Episode, Justin interviews professional basketball player Tyler Smith. Tyler has written a book : "Called For Travelling" about his nomadic journey from Penn State to Uruguay to Japan to the NBA and everywhere in between.
In this episode, Justin talks to prospective Kansas Governor and 17 year old high school dropout Aaron Coleman about how politicians should be more flexible with their policies. Similar to the way a scientist would be with their theories - ever changing and evolving in light of new evidence.
In this episode, Stacey Sullivan and Justin talk about poker and parenthood. Justin also watches The Cloverfield Paradox with Andrew and has a few laughs reviewing it.
In this episode, Justin has a conversation with Deadsy drummer and Founder of Gramoscope Music, Alec Puro. They talk about some of his experiences with Deadsy as well as his current work scoring and composing for films and television.
In this episode, Justin and Zack talk about their poker game with Kevin Hart and Zack's recent success in the cryptocurrency market.
In this episode Justin and Andrew review The Disaster Artist, Star Wars : The Last Jedi, and Thor - Ragnarok.
In this week's episode of the BCP, Justin talks to TV personality Kinsey Schofield about the recent slew of sexual scandals in the news. Then, Justin sits down with Pete Gangi and Ryan Gebow to talk about possible solutions to the problem.
In this episode, Justin talks to Daily Show and Tonight Show writer and comedian Josh Johnson about really examining the content of a message versus just judging the delivery system in which it might be packaged.
In this episode, Justin makes some changes to the show after receiving a critical email from a fellow podcaster. Pete, Slice, and Ryan come into the studio and we gamble on the potential answers to three pre-selected questions that call in guests Johnny Verbose, Z Vessels and DJ Scotty Dog will give. Then, Justin Interviews comedian Christine Little about her life growing up in Indiana and moving to Los Angeles to do stand-up.
In this special Halloween episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast Justin interviews Victor Miller, the writer of the original Friday the 13th (1980) film and creator of the iconic character Jason Voorhees.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin interviews NYC comedian Mike Cannon. They talk about Mike's experience with Fleshlights, hallucinogens and social media trolls.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin chats with Major League Baseball player Adam Greenberg and Musician Andrew Galdins Jr. from the band Rocketscience.
In this episode of the Barely Conscious Podcast, Justin speaks with comedy writers Susan Silver("The Mary Tyler Moore Show") and Nate Dern("Funny or Die").
In this Episode, Justin talks with Wayne Lewis about how subjective our experience of the world can be. Justin and Andrew also review the new Mummy film.
In this episode, Justin Pete and Ryan discuss what would constitute a perfect existence (heaven). They also play Bomberman II live against Taylor and try to figure out what will motivate ASI in the future.
In this episode, Andrew and Justin review the new film : "Alien Covenant". The guys also field a question off the Barely Conscious facebook page.
In this Episode, Justin hits the felt in an exclusive interview with "Worcester" Joe W. No topic is off limits - as they explore everything from narcotics, to near death experiences to marrying the same woman twice. Joe also gives his smokin' hot stock picks. Justin also continues to fellate the band Good Tiger by featuring them for the band of the week.
In this episode, Justin tests out his new portable recording device and audio editing skills with a 10 day in the life audio mashup. Justin also begrudgingly answers a few questions from some friends.
In this episode, Justin talks to Tony J. Selimi about going from a Yugoslavian refugee, barely surviving as a homeless man on the streets of London, to a best selling author. Also, Justin laments his impossible dream : to meet a girl who likes the band Intervals as much as he does.
In this week's episode, Justin makes a connection in his conversation with breathing and celebrity vocal coach Anthony Wade (Dr. Voice).
Justin talks with computer programmer Vince Gabor about living in Hungary, and tries to slap some scare into Vince about a growing movement of concern over Artificial Intelligence - as it approaches a possible singularity moment.
In this episode, Justin scratches his head with Jeff Hurwitz about why he's lost that March Madness passion he once reveled in. Justin then chats with Herb Sorensen, PhD about the science of shopping and how we are all basically meandering the aisles of life on autopilot.
This this episode Justin talks to singer/tv host Manika about touring with One Direction, Snapchat frustrations, and collaborating with rapper TYGA. Justin also answers some email and gives some love to He Is Legend.
In this episode, Justin talks to Zack about Lady Gaga's clutch reception at the Super Bowl, and how silly people can be about allegiance to the teams they happen to be born next to. Also, Jessica Delfino calls in to talk about how no one tells you what to really expect when birthing a child.
Guest John Shin joins Justin Adams in discussing how to defend yourself properly in a home invasion scenario, people pushing Game of Thrones and The Wire down your throat, and the perils of being the offspring of a famous person.
Justin talks to comedian Kathleen McGee about her life in stand up comedy, pinpoint precisely what's wrong with Donald Trump and get excited about last Saturday's Women's March.
This year-end blowout features Andrew's Review of Hacksaw Ridge and a group discussion about deciding whether to smash the immortality button or not.
In this Episode Justin talks to Jensen Karp about growing up in Los Angeles as a battle rapper.
This week Pete, Justin, and Ryan discuss what constitutes murder, scallop consciousness, and sperm motility.
In this episode Justin meditates on saying "umm" and "like" too frequently. Also, apparently Sam Harris is more God than man. And Justin and Andrew make a no "Eric" bet.
Pete, Ryan, and Andrew all sit down with Justin to discuss the shocking election results and disobeying speed limits.
This week Justin reviews some tracks from DGD's new Mothership album, and Pete Gangi, Ryan Gebow, and Justin Adams have a roundtable discussion about tradition.
Justin interviews Jim Rota, lead singer of Fireball Ministry. They talk about the old days working at Pop Up Video and Jim working with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters on producing the HBO documentaries "Sound City" and "Sonic Highways".
Justin rants about getting blood drawn and then talks to Mary Wingo, Phd. in Physiology and stress expert.
Episode 7 features special guest Andrew Ostapchenko - a Harvard graduate film studies major. I met him at a gambling venue in Oceanside, California 3 years ago. We figure out why the impromptu impressions game isn't quite working, try out some new voices/characters, and generally lose our minds locked in a basement together.
Alex talks about living in Austin, TX, trolling Commerce, growing an enormous beard, dominating snapchat, and being a hockey goalie. Then we play another round of impromptu impersonations. Justin does a movie review of Sausage Party, and we get a preview of what life will be like with a mystery guest coming into the studio.
In this week’s Episode, Justin talks with corrections officer Caitlin Williams about being a female guard at a prison where 70% of the inmates are sex offenders. Cait plays a round of impromptu impersonations, Daddy tries to prove that the world currently has more cookies than trees, and we check out a track from the band All Parallels.
In this week’s episode we check out some tracks from Dance Gavin Dance and chat with diamond expert turned poker pro Justin Oliver. We talk about MTV going back to being MTV, guns being mildly dangerous, and orgasming from soccer. We also debut the new game Impromptu Impersonations !!!
In this episode of BCP Justin breaks down a Misha Mansoor guitar solo on the Latest Periphery album : Select Difficulty. Then, we have a chat with Andrew Satan about being a kid in Russia, Donald Trump nuking whoever he wants, Smurf Core, and what makes for a good comedian.
In this episode of BCP Justin speaks with Pete about betting on the NBA, Lolita, and solving NLHE.
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In this episode we welcome Vegan superfreak Ryan Gebow. He talks about his diet, China, poker, and his love life.
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