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Counsel of Trent
#1063 Alex O’Connor vs. Catholic Answers’ AI Apologist - Trent Horn
In this episode Trent responds to Alex O’Connors “dialogue” with the Catholic Answers AI apologist Justin on the subject of the Bible and slavery. DIALOGUE: What can we kill? (with Alex O’Connor) Why Fr. Casey is Wrong about Prison Answering Catholics who claim “deportation is intrinsically evil” Slavery in the Bible: Atheist-Christian Dialogue (Trent Horn, Gavin Ortlund, Josh Bowen, Kipp Davis) Transcription Trent: Recently atheist, Alex O’Connor, AKA, the cosmic skeptic, interrogated the Catholic Answers AI apologist Justin on the subject of the Bible and...
2025-08-01
00 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 090 - Pride 2025: Queer Representation in Star Wars
Join us today for the first Pride episode of Talking Star Wars! Alex and Connor take this time to explore the evolution of queer representation in the Star Wars universe: from the potential subtext of C-3PO and RD-D2 in the original trilogy to the wide range of trans, non-binary, and queer individuals present in the High Republic, the hosts discuss the importance of representation even in (or especially in) a galaxy far, far away. The episode also touches on potential negative stereotypes, the erasure and censorship in the early 2000s in characters such as Juhani, and the...
2025-06-30
52 min
Unbelievable?
The Mystery of Morality | Alex O'Connor, Richard Swinburne, Jessica Frazier and Peter Singer hosted by Jack Symes
What grounds morality... and who counts? Is morality hardwired into us by evolution, shaped by culture, or guided by religion? In this live edition of the Unbelievable? Podcast recorded in London and hosted by public philosopher Jack Symes, four leading thinkers explore the origins and future of ethical thought. From the role of emotions in our moral choices to the ethics of animal rights and cross-cultural disagreements, this conversation tackles one of humanity’s most enduring questions: what does it mean to be good? Joining us are: Peter Singer: World-renowned utilitarian philosopher and animal rights advocate (Professor of Bioethics, Princeton Unive...
2025-06-27
1h 41
Talking Star Wars
Episode 089 - Star Wars Celebration 2025: Properly Specific Superlatives
This episode continues the hosts’ annual tradition of a Star Wars celebration and a focus on the positive and enjoyable sides of a galaxy far, far away. While the podcast series does often delve into analysis and critique, today is all about emphasizing the positive. Listen now to hear about who Alex and Connor this is the Star Wars character with the best fashion sense; who the most loveable droid is; and which Legends character would be the coolest to bring into the current canon. Join us in celebrating Star Wars in 2025!...
2025-06-16
44 min
Wafflin'
S5 Ep40: Joe Weller vs. ATHEIST Alex O’Connor & His Belief in God, Psychedelics & Faith
On this week's episode, the boys speak with philosophy and theology Youtuber, Alex O'Connor. Joe airs out his inner most beliefs, Alex shares his thoughts and Theo CONFRONTS everyone. Bort is also there...Alex O'Connor: @CosmicSkeptic WAFFLIN' Podcast by Joe Weller, Theo Baker & Luke Martin.Comment below what you think we should talk about next! #WafflinMafia LISTEN TO WAFFLIN' ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gWt0SNNmzQjNdDzgvDcKZ?si=_OQ_edmfRNqIjfDje7yfoAAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wafflin-by-joe-weller/id1501102056...
2025-06-15
2h 00
Talking Star Wars
Episode 088 - IG-88 Was The Second Death Star, or Things That Should Really Stay in Legends
In this episode, Alex and Connor delve into the world of Star Wars: Legends. With the reintroduction of Thrawn, mentions of Darth Revan, and hints at a Rakatan Empire, many aspects of the former Legends continuity have been phased back into the current version of the Star Wars universe. However, there are parts of Legends that don’t hold up as well, and the hosts delve into those aspects of Legends that are best left in their own continuity, from the proliferation of superweapons, to Force powers that could eat planets, to the even-more-than-canon clones of Palpatine. Listen no...
2025-06-03
30 min
Made It with Connor Tomkies
How “Boring” Businesses Make Big Money with Nick Huber (& Alex Lieberman)
Entrepreneur and investor Nick Huber joins Connor Tomkies and Alex Lieberman to break down how he built a $100M+ empire starting with sweaty, unsexy businesses like student storage. They discuss his new book The Sweaty Startup, the trap of chasing big ideas too early, and why momentum, urgency, and simplicity often beat innovation. From self-storage to buying a $50M company, Nick shares tactical advice, brutal honesty, and hilarious truths about what it really takes to make it. Plus: how Alex is building his own HoldCo, and why AI isn’t eating their businesses just yet.Check Out Ou...
2025-05-12
47 min
Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast
Alex Effer & Connor Schoepp: Building Business in Performance
Alex Effer & Connor Schoepp - Owners of Resilient Training and Rehab and Rebuild: Performance & Rehab, respectively - join us for the 95th episode of MTN. On today's episode, we have a roundtable discussion regarding the in's and out's of building, maintaining, and growing as a business owner in the field of performance. Two coaches who have their own unique experience in this realm, this was an awesome episode diving into both of their paths as coaches and entrepreneurs. Make sure to check out Connor's website: https://www.rebuildperformancerehab.com/ and follow Connor on social...
2025-04-23
1h 18
In Between Sundays
Alex O'Connor & David Wood Have AMAZING Debate On Jesus
Did Alex O'Connor And David Wood Just Put On The Best Debate In A Long Time? Alex O'Connor And David Wood debate Jesus! Did Jesus Claim To Be God? Who won the debate between Alex O'Connor and David Wood? What do you think? @CosmicSkeptic @apologeticsroadshow Full Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAUDrU-bZY&t=5416sBe sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and COMMENT your thoughts! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/InBetweenSundays Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TYGQCVH3ohQtOQBvF2Ls0?si=a_6nnYM3Rcy-uVReGgs_QAApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-between-sundays/id1804352386TikTok: http...
2025-04-22
16 min
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Am I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in Oxford
In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Alex O’Connor for a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead. They also reflect on new atheism and the meaning vacuum, Richard’s debate with Jordan Peterson, and the concept of God followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at New Theatre, Oxford, on the 21st of Oct 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appear...
2025-04-18
1h 22
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Am I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in Oxford
In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Alex O’Connor for a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead. They also reflect on new atheism and the meaning vacuum, Richard’s debate with Jordan Peterson, and the concept of God followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at New Theatre, Oxford, on the 21st of Oct 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appear...
2025-04-18
1h 22
ericmckay4 's Listen Later
491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’Connor
Podcast: The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (LS 81 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: 491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’ConnorPub date: 2024-10-21Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationDr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Alex O’Connor and Richard Dawkins to discuss their differences of view on the Abrahamic biblical texts, truth claims in science and fiction, the extension of memes through Jungian archetypes, and the memetical reality of dragons. This episode was filmed on Septe...
2025-04-16
1h 28
Shameless Popery
#161 SHOCKINGLY STRONG (and a lil cringe) Moments From the Alex O’Connor vs David Wood DEBATE - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe reviews the debate between David Wood and Alex O’Connor on the question “Did Jesus Claim to be God?” Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shamless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I wanted to review the recent debate between Alex O’Connor, cosmic Skeptic on YouTube and David Wood, who has Acts 17 ministries. So it’s a skeptic and agnostic, I believe atheist actually against a Christian, and the resolution is, did Jesus claim to be God? Now, longtime viewers of this channel may know I’ve actually reviewed another of Alex’s debates back when he debat...
2025-04-10
00 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 086 - Minor Character with Major Backstories
This episode explores a unique and infamous trait of Star Wars - that of the minor background character with the rich, hidden, and deep lore (or those that steal the show). From Boba Fett to cantina patrons to droids on secret missions, the hosts sketch out their favorite or more bizarre side characters that add a particular richness to a galaxy far far away. As a bonus, Alex and Connor discuss the difference between a bureaucrat and an autocrat, dive down a nesting doll of bounty hunters, and how mustaches determine the morality of...
2025-03-25
33 min
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Is There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' Connor
As part of his 2024 tour, Richard Dawkins engaged in an insightful conversation with Alex O'Connor at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on September 28th. They discuss Dawkins' latest book; The Genetic Book of the Dead, religion, evolution, and concludes with a Q&A session. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appeared on television programs such as Piers Morgan Uncensored, BBC Sunday Morning Live, and Channel 4 News. O’Connor has debated and discussed topics including the...
2025-03-13
1h 23
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Is There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' Connor
As part of his 2024 tour, Richard Dawkins engaged in an insightful conversation with Alex O'Connor at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on September 28th. They discuss Dawkins' latest book; The Genetic Book of the Dead, religion, evolution, and concludes with a Q&A session. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appeared on television programs such as Piers Morgan Uncensored, BBC Sunday Morning Live, and Channel 4 News. O’Connor has debated and discussed topics including the...
2025-03-13
1h 23
Philosophy For Our Times
Humans are not morally superior | Alex O'Connor
Humans are not morally superiorIs the meat industry a monstrous tyrant?Join YouTuber Alex O'Connor for a thought-provoking talk on the ethics, or lack thereof, of eating meat. From a horrifying look at the practices of the meat industry to provocative analogies and compelling arguments, Alex doesn't hold back as he holds up a mirror to our modern dietary culture.Alex O’Connor, also known by his YouTube alias ‘CosmicSkeptic’, is a prolific philosopher, YouTuber, public speaker and animal welfare activist. His YouTube channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers and discusses issues relati...
2025-02-14
27 min
Philosophy For Our Times
Humans are not morally superior | Alex O'Connor
Humans are not morally superiorIs the meat industry a monstrous tyrant?Join YouTuber Alex O'Connor for a thought-provoking talk on the ethics, or lack thereof, of eating meat. From a horrifying look at the practices of the meat industry to provocative analogies and compelling arguments, Alex doesn't hold back as he holds up a mirror to our modern dietary culture.Alex O’Connor, also known by his YouTube alias ‘CosmicSkeptic’, is a prolific philosopher, YouTuber, public speaker and animal welfare activist. His YouTube channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers and discusses issues relati...
2025-02-14
27 min
Mainly Stories
Connor Leahy | EP12
This week we have pro waterskier and great comic Connor Leahy joining Alex for a chat about skiing, comedy, psychedelia and all things traveling. This was a kickons party pod at the end of a fun night out, enjoy!Connor - @the_conconAlex - @alexemain MICF Show https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Dark+Times+Darker+comedy&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
2025-02-13
51 min
Brandon Fogal Evolution
#53 - My Most Convincing Argument to Cosmic Skeptic Alex O'Connor
I began watching @CosmicSkeptic Alex O'Connor when he was on @jubilee video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpK8CoWBnq8&t=23s This is what I would say to Alex to convince him to believe in the God of the Bible and Jesus Christ. Join us as we delve into a deep and honest conversation about faith, belief, and skepticism. In this episode, I share the most compelling argument I would present to Alex O'Connor, also known as Cosmic Skeptic, during a hypothetical one-on-one discussion about the existence of God and the trustworthiness of the...
2025-02-12
15 min
Soul Boom
Alex O'Connor Explores the Mysteries of God
Alex O’Connor ( @CosmicSkeptic ), known for his nuanced critiques of religion and discussions on morality, reflects on why the Bible captivates him as an atheist, the historical resonance of Jesus, and the philosophical limits of materialism. Alex recently participated in a Jubilee debate that went viral, where his fascination with Christianity was put to the test (Jubilee's 1 Atheist vs. 25 Christians). Together he and Rainn explore the mysteries of consciousness, the science behind near-death experiences, and whether love is just neurons firing or something more profound.Alex O’Connor is a prominent atheist thinker, YouTuber, and ph...
2025-01-28
1h 11
Connor Reads Books
Ocean’s Twelve Days of Christmas - CRB Christmas Special
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - or at least they would be if Santa wasn’t on the verge of bankruptcy! With the north pole in dire straits, and receiving an alluring lead that could save the workshop, Santa has no choice but to assemble the finest crew in both of the poles. Their target: one of Scrooge’s tankers filled to the brim with cutting edge technology. Join in on the holiday mischief and mayhem in Connor Reads Books’ 2024 Christmas Special!Content Warnings: Coarse LanguageViolenceNa...
2024-12-20
25 min
The Artistic Vision
Jessica Hooten-Wilson: "The Artistic Vision of Flannery O'Connor"
In this episode of The Artistic Vision Podcast, Dr. Jessica Hooten-Wilson joins us to explore the intersection of art, creativity, and faith, with a special focus on Flannery O’Connor’s literary theory. For Christian artists seeking deeper understanding, Dr. Hooten-Wilson offers invaluable insights on how O'Connor's artistic vision can shape and inspire your creative journey. Whether you're an artist, writer, or anyone passionate about integrating faith with creativity, this conversation will provide practical wisdom and fresh perspectives on how Christian artists can approach their craft with intentionality.Jessica Hooten Wilson is the Fletcher Jones Chair of Grea...
2024-12-11
37 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 082 - Media Review: Star Wars Audio Dramas
In this episode the hosts take us through the currently-recently audio dramas in the Star Wars canon: Dooku: Jedi Lost, Tempest Runner, and The Battle of Jedha. Alex and Connor explore the difference between an audio book and audio drama and provide an overview of each audio piece currently released. From the meandering decades-long and nested tale of Dooku, to the more recent High Republic stories delving into the lives of characters and examining key events, this episode provides an overview of the plot and discusses how the medium works...
2024-10-28
29 min
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’Connor
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Alex O’Connor and Richard Dawkins to discuss their differences of view on the Abrahamic biblical texts, truth claims in science and fiction, the extension of memes through Jungian archetypes, and the memetical reality of dragons. This episode was filmed on September 30th, 2024 Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist, zoologist, science communicator, and bestselling author of books such as “The Selfish Gene,” and “The Genetic Book of the Dead.” Alex O'Connor is a philosophy-oriented YouTuber, podcaster, and public speaker. He graduated in 2021 from St. John's College, Oxford University, with a BA in philosophy an...
2024-10-21
1h 28
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’Connor
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Alex O’Connor and Richard Dawkins to discuss their differences of view on the Abrahamic biblical texts, truth claims in science and fiction, the extension of memes through Jungian archetypes, and the memetical reality of dragons. This episode was filmed on September 30th, 2024 Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist, zoologist, science communicator, and bestselling author of books such as “The Selfish Gene,” and “The Genetic Book of the Dead.” Alex O'Connor is a philosophy-oriented YouTuber, podcaster, and public speaker. He graduated...
2024-10-21
1h 30
Unbelievable?
Christian Philosopher Vince Vitale Stunned by Free Will Showdown: Alex O'Connor vs. Alex Carter
Recently on Unbelievable you may have seen Ruth Jackson host an energised debate about free will between Alex O’Connor – host of the Within Reason podcast and the highly popular YouTube channel, Cosmic Skeptic – and Dr. Alex Carter – who is the Academic Director for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education. It was very insightful, but neither of these thinkers believe in God, so we also wanted to offer some reflections on the topic of free will from someone who DOES believe in God. We asked Unbelievable host Dr. Vince Vitale for his reflections. They will m...
2024-10-04
34 min
Re-Enchanting
Re-Enchanting... Atheism - Alex O'Connor
Alex O'Connor is a well known atheist Youtube and podcast host with over 800 thousand subscribers to his channel. Unlike many online new atheists he has sought to genuinely understand his Christian and religious counterparts. This included studying theology at Oxford University, helping to re-establish a Socratic debating society in the mould of the one created by CS Lewis, and counting many Christians as his friends and acquaintances. Belle and Justin talk to Alex about atheism, the changing tides of culture and what it would take for Alex to believe… Alex O'Connor: https://www.yo...
2024-10-02
1h 10
Talking Star Wars
Episode 076 - Culture, History, and Context for the Skywalker Saga
In this episode, the hosts take a step back from an in-universe perspective and analyze what was happening in the world during the release of each of the trilogies of movies that comprise the Skywalker Saga. They explore the influence of 70s cinema and the post-Vietnam era on the production of the original trilogy, which was released in the divided world of the Cold War period; the turn-of-the-millennium release of the prequel trilogy right around the birth of the Internet and the rise of global and domestic political tension; and the sequel trilogy, released after the Disney acquisition...
2024-09-02
35 min
Gone Phishing
Why transparent pricing is crucial for MSP success (with Alex Farling)
On today's episode, Connor Swalm (CEO - Phin Security) does a deep dive into the topic of pricing transparency with Alex Farling, co-founder of Empath. They discuss the importance of clear and upfront pricing in building trust with customers, the intricacies MSPs face when deciding on their pricing strategy, and share solutions to make the process more seamless. They highlight how transparency can lead to better business relationships and greater customer satisfaction. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to refine their approach to pricing transparency....
2024-07-10
20 min
Gone Phishing
Mastering Market Differentiation: Strategies for MSPs and Vendors (with Alex Farling)
On today's episode, Connor Swalm (CEO - Phin Security) dives into the complexities of differentiation in a crowded MSP (Managed Service Provider) and vendor market with guest Alex Farling (Co-Founder - Empath). They unpack the challenges and strategies for standing out, the importance of understanding your customers' pain points, and actionable advice for MSPs to find what truly sets them apart.Takeaways:1. Identifying True Differentiators: It's critical to move beyond common claims about culture and customer service and focus on the unique outcomes you can deliver better t...
2024-06-24
24 min
Made It with Connor Tomkies
Morning Brew, Creator Economy, and Plungers with Alex Lieberman
Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew and host of the Founders Journal podcast, takes us on a whirlwind journey through his post-exit adventures. From getting a full-body MRI to launching a quirky backyard game, Alex candidly shares the highs and lows of life after a successful startup. He delves into Morning Brew's evolving content strategy, the future of marketing, and the challenges of finding product-market fit with his new venture, StoryArb. Filled with relatable stories and valuable insights, this conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs at any stage looking to stay innovative and adaptable in an ever-changing business landscape.
2024-05-27
46 min
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
451. Navigating Belief, Skepticism, and the Afterlife | Alex O'Connor
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with philosophical-oriented YouTuber and podcaster Alex O’Connor. They discuss the proper use of skepticism, the true meaning of belief and prayer, the mythological and historical nature of the Bible, the level-of-analysis problem, and the potential for the use of AI to examine epistemology.Alex O'Connor is a philosophy-oriented YouTuber, podcaster, and public speaker with over 750,000 subscribers on YouTube. He graduated in 2021 from St. John's College, Oxford University, with a BA in philosophy and theology. In 2023, he launched the “Within Reason” podcast, which has featured guests including Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Slavoj Žižek, Neil...
2024-05-23
1h 55
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
451. Navigating Belief, Skepticism, and the Afterlife | Alex O'Connor
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with philosophical-oriented YouTuber and podcaster Alex O’Connor. They discuss the proper use of skepticism, the true meaning of belief and prayer, the mythological and historical nature of the Bible, the level-of-analysis problem, and the potential for the use of AI to examine epistemology.Alex O'Connor is a philosophy-oriented YouTuber, podcaster, and public speaker with over 750,000 subscribers on YouTube. He graduated in 2021 from St. John's College, Oxford University, with a BA in philosophy and theology. In 2023, he launched the “Within Reason” podcast, which has featured guests including Sam Harris, Richard Dawkin...
2024-05-23
1h 56
Talking Star Wars
Episode 063 - Star Wars is Interactive: Canon Video Game Survey
In this episode, Alex and Connor survey the video games that are currently considered canon in the Star Wars universe, and also explore how the interactive nature of video games allows for a different kind of storytelling than more static mediums such as books and shows. The hosts also lament the trend of ‘lost media,’ as there are multiple video games that have been permanently shut down where all we have to go on are screenshots, summaries, and the memories of those who experienced the game at the time. The episode also looks ahead to future Star Wars vide...
2024-05-13
40 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 059 - Why Did The Jedi Order Fall (Twice)?
In this episode, Alex and Connor explore the factors that led to both the downfall of the Jedi Order at the hands of Emperor Palpatine and the destruction of Luke’s Jedi Order after his attempt to directly resurrect their practices and beliefs. This episode traces the increasingly strict dogma of the Jedi Order from the first attacks of the Nihil in the High Republic Period, which sets the precedent for the Jedi becoming Generals of the Grand Army of the Republic during The Clone Wars. Other key factors explored include the complacency of the Jedi Order, the in...
2024-04-15
30 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 054 - The Lost, The Wounded, and The Fallen: Dark Jedi in Star Wars
As a follow up to earlier episodes 4, 5, and 6 exploring various Force traditions in the Star Wars universe, the hosts take this episode to discuss the figure of the Dark Jedi - a former Jedi who has fallen to the Dark Side, but who has not become a Sith or entirely abandoned their original teachings. From the principled-but-murderous Baylan Skoll, to the sneering and brutal Pong Krell, to the desperate and fanatical Barriss Offee, join Alex and Connor as they review all Dark Jedi known to the current canon and find commonalities and differences in their characterization - and...
2024-03-11
29 min
Know Thyself
E85 - Alex O’Connor: Philosopher Reflects On Death, Atheism, Morality & Meaning
Today we are joined by the Cosmic Skeptic, Alex O'Connor, for a fascinating look into philosophy, atheism, and the pursuit of an ethical life. Alex has gained recognition for his unique perspective on reality, which he interprets through the lenses of materialism and agnosticism. This makes for an intriguing conversation as André and him engage in a deep dive into various topics. The discussion revolves around their viewpoints on God, religion, consciousness, and morality. They dissect the potential dangers of intellectualizing and its impact on our understanding of the world. Furthermore, they tackle an interesting question: can t...
2024-02-27
1h 30
Talking Star Wars
Episode A12 - Avatar Expanded Universe Review - Graphic Novels, Part 2
This episode continues Alex and Connor’s review of the expanded universe content set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. After reviewing the initial arc of six graphic novels that continued the story of the original Team Avatar, the hosts explore the shorter, character-focused, standalone comics that expand on specific characters centered around Avatar: The Last Avatar before diving into the two primary volumes that continue the story of Korra and her friends: Turf Wars an...
2024-02-21
54 min
ThursdAI - The top AI news from the past week
📅 ThursdAI - Feb 8 - Google Gemini Ultra is here, Qwen 1.5 with Junyang and deep dive into ColBERT, RAGatouille and DSPy with Connor Shorten and Benjamin Clavie
Hihi, this is Alex, from Weights & Biases, coming to you live, from Yosemite! Well, actually I’m writing these words from a fake virtual yosemite that appears above my kitchen counter as I’m not a Vision Pro user and I will force myself to work inside this thing and tell you if it’s worth it. I will also be on the lookout on anything AI related in this new spatial computing paradigm, like THIS for example! But back to rfeality for a second, we had quite the show today! We had the awesome time to have J...
2024-02-09
1h 53
heretics.
Woke Culture & Gender Wars are Replacing Religion - Alex O'Connor
Alex O'Connor is incredible in this episode as he explains the unholy alliance of Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson (New Atheists & Religious Conservatives). He also looks into conspiracy theories, sloganeering of facile political views, transgender ideology, Palestine and the afterlife. #heretics #genderidentity #antiwoke Alex O'Connor is one of my favourite YouTubers. Subscribe to his brilliant channel: www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkepticListen to his audio pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168Get our bonus segment on: http://andrewgold.locals.comWho is Alex?:
2024-01-15
1h 21
Cryptids Of The Corn
Alex and Connor: The Gratis Ohio Saga S.4 Ep.40
Alex and Connor have been long time listeners and Connor decided to share his amazing local legends from Gratis Ohio, everything from the KKK to Witchcraft, Men in Black (that are in brown), and a giant bipedal frog that hops across that may in fact be a Skinwalker. Please give a warm welcome to Alex and Connor on this episode of Cryptids of the Corn!Cryptids of the Corn Merch Shop: Shop | My Site (cryptidsofthecorn.com)Flavors of the Forest: Flavors of the Forest – Premium Raw Garlic Dust Seasoning (flavorsforest.com)Ca...
2023-12-13
33 min
Unbelievable?
Is religion good or bad for society? Ben Shapiro v Alex O'Connor The Big Conversation – Episode 7 | Season 5
The Big Conversation is a unique video series from Unbelievable? the flagship apologetics and theology discussion show from Premierunbelievable.com In this bonus episode of The Big Conversation' formidable Daily Wire host and renowned political thinker Ben Shapiro goes head-to-head with Oxford graduate of philosophy and theology, now international public speaker and debater, Alex O’Connor. Hosted by Andy Kind, Shapiro and O'Connor debate Is religion good or bad for society? What is the concept of free will? Does it even exist? What about the idea of the self, and the foundations of morality in society, and do we all have...
2023-12-01
1h 18
Gone Phishing
The Relationship between MSP and Vendor
As an MSP, what is your relationship like with your vendors? Today we welcome back the insightful Alex Farling, Co-founder of Empath to chat with Connor about the complexities of this relationship. Are vendors truly in sync with the challenges faced by smaller MSPs? How can vendors enhance accessibility and build genuine connections with their MSP counterparts? From stolen strategies to pioneering accessible engagement, the guys explore the fine balance between being a small business owner and a tech entrepreneur, and the invaluable contributions of MSPs to our communities. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: h...
2023-11-29
19 min
Gone Phishing
How to Compete with the Large Conglomerates
Ever wondered if putting all your MSP tools in one basket is a genius move or a ticking time bomb? Today, Connor Swalm and guest Alex Farling, co-founder at Empath Cyber, unravel the mysteries of the MSP industry. They jump into the realm of large MSP conglomerates, exploring the risks and rewards of a unified vendor strategy. Should you believe the hype about a single login and portal? How do MSPs handle the rollercoaster of vendor acquisitions? Alex shares insider insights and a strategic roadmap for thriving in the ever-evolving landscape. Plus, the duo sheds light on community behavior...
2023-11-13
18 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode A02 - The Villains of Avatar - An Elemental Rogue’s Gallery
In this episode, Alex and Connor explore the varied antagonists throughout the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, from Aang’s initial rivalry with the brutal Admiral Zhao, to Zuko’s inter-family conflict with his sister and father, to the many philosophical questions posed by Amon and Zaheer in Korra’s day. The hosts compare the role of Admiral Zhao and Grand Moff Tarkin in their role as the initial powerful villain to challenge our heroes, as well as that of Fire Lord Ozai and Emperor Palpatin as the greater context villain who remains offscreen until Act 3. Additionally, this e...
2023-11-13
47 min
Gone Phishing
Why Education in the MSP Space Is Needed
Are you prepared for the ever-changing landscape of the MSP industry? Today Connor dives into the transformative power of education in the world of Managed Service Providers. He is joined by Alex Farling, co-founder at Empath, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to MSP education.Alex shares the challenges MSPs face in the talent shortage and how Empath is filling the gap by offering comprehensive education for individuals aspiring to build a rewarding career path in the industry. Learn why experts with unique superpowers are the unsung heroes in the MSP world and how Empath is...
2023-11-08
18 min
Unbelievable?
Coming to faith through Dawkins - Part 2: Is there a new New Atheism? Alister McGrath & Alex O'Connor
In the second part of their discussion based on the book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins, theologian Alister McGrath and YouTuber Alex O'Connor discuss where we may be heading in regards to religion and atheism. Faith or Atheism: what's next? Recorded on 9/11, 22 years after the tragic events at New York's World Trade Centre, which in many ways provided a catalyst for the New Atheist movement, they discuss why New Atheism has lost its appeal, what some of the new concerns and questions are and whether anything will replace it. Alister shares the evidence that compelled him to move from atheism...
2023-09-15
1h 26
Talking Star Wars
Episode 047 - The Wolf and Cub Motif in Star Wars
Alex and Connor discuss the Wolf and Cub motif - that of the older, grizzled warrior who takes on the protector and parent role for a more helpless child in a dangerous world - as it appears in Star Wars. The hosts establish the common story beats that accompany the appearance of this motif and trope, and then further explore the appearance of other character pairs in the Star Wars Universe: The Mandalorian and The Child, The Bad Batch and Omega, and Obi-Wan Kenobi with young Princess Leia, among others. Alex and Connor also explore what cultural changes...
2023-09-11
21 min
Your Week in Chess
Victorian Sickness
Guys! Do you like fun! I like fun and it's jam packed in this episode. Jordan went to his second ever chess tournament and did okay! He's also dealing with the aftermath of a sickness which turns laughs into coughs! Alex has taken his English opening out to pasture in favor of e4! He also got to play a satisfying Uno reverse card against a BMing opponent. Here is the article discussed: https://www.curbed.com/article/club-chess-maneros-of-mulberry.html
2023-09-06
39 min
Unbelievable?
Coming to faith through Dawkins - Part 1: has New Atheism failed? - Alister McGrath & Alex O'Connor
Unbelievable? delves back into history and asks Did new atheism fail? with one the world’s best-known theologians Alister McGrath debating Oxford-educated philosopher and wildly successful YouTuber Alex O’Connor. Prompted by a new book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins which published on 29th August 2023, the book edited by Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gathered other intelligent minds from around the world Australia, S. Africa, Egypt, USA, and the UK to share their startling commonality: Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity. Despite a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the f...
2023-09-04
1h 26
Unbelievable?
Coming to faith through Dawkins - Part 1: has New Atheism failed? - Alister McGrath & Alex O'Connor
Unbelievable? delves back into history and asks Did new atheism fail? with one the world’s best-known theologians Alister McGrath debating Oxford-educated philosopher and wildly successful YouTuber Alex O’Connor. Prompted by a new book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins which published on 29th August 2023, the book edited by Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gathered other intelligent minds from around the world Australia, S. Africa, Egypt, USA, and the UK to share their startling commonality: Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity. Despite a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the f...
2023-09-01
1h 26
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Revisited - Addiction and Success (and Wealth) with Alex Dayton
Alex Dayton has an impressive history in the mental health field including serving as the Clinical Director for Freedom Institute and the Chief Clinical Officer of Veritus. In this revisited episode, he joins us today to talk about addiction treatment and recovery for licensed professionals. Because of their license, professionals like doctors, lawyers, and judges are more reluctant to seek treatment. The program offered by Veritus, which uses technology, helps to make treatment more a accessible.to this population. Listen to today’s episode as Alex talks about the correlation among addiction, wealth, and success, explains dialectical behavior therapy (DBT...
2023-08-30
28 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 044 - Genre Intersection: War (Guerilla Tactics & Fighting Fascists)
Alex and Connor continue their series of Genre Intersection episodes and explore the movies, episodes, scenes, characters, themes, and tropes that Star Wars had in common with the War genre; a specific type of media largely popularized in its current form after World War II and iterated on since then. The first Star Wars movie was released in the wake of the Vietnam War and all the propaganda, public backlash, and televised media coverage that conflict engendered, and the concept of War is right there in the name of Star Wars. The hosts explore both the war stories...
2023-08-21
49 min
Your Week in Chess
Chess is a Winter Activity TBH
The boys are enjoying their summer! Jordan by the pool with a drink in hand, and Alex hiking mountains with a toddler strapped to his back! Alex wins this weeks correspondence game in classic style - shutting Jordan's belligerent attack Correspondence game: https://www.chess.com/game/daily/545965137
2023-08-13
36 min
Your Week in Chess
Is Chess Just Enraging?
Alex shares a strategy to decrease the stress of online chess. While Jordan ventures further out in the real world of over the board. The boys discuss a reddit post where a fellow chess play has let rage consume his experience.
2023-07-28
28 min
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
"Math Rock Sondheim Music" with Alex Joseph Grayson
Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods). Before THIS Parade (wink, wink) passes by, the boys are joined by Alex to discuss all things regarding 2023’s Tony-winning Best Revival of a Musical. Hear about how Alex approaches his performance of Jim Conley, taking the show from City Center to the Jacobs, and staying in top shape for the show eight times a week. Alex is a man of many hats (and trades), which play into the journey that brought him to the Broadway stage. They discuss performing in last season’s Into the Wood...
2023-07-19
57 min
Your Week in Chess
Playing Chess in Person is a Joy
Jordan talks about his very first over the board chess tournament. While Alex navigates the impact of his second child on his investment in chess.
2023-07-08
30 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 036 - Exploring Force Powers - Force Choke
Connor and Alex continue their ongoing series exploring various Force powers utilized by the Jedi, Sith, and other Force users in the Star Wars universe. Today, the focus is on the Force Choke, the power most famously used by Darth Vader on any officers who displeased him. The hosts discuss other figures who utilize Force Choke - from Count Dooku, to Asajj Ventress, to Luke Skywalker himself - and use this as a lens to explore the morality of using the Force for violence in general. Is Force Choke inherently more evil than stabbing someone with a lightsaber...
2023-06-26
20 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 034 - From Ryloth to Neimoidia - The Sentient Aliens of Star Wars, Part 1
In this episode, Connor and Alex take a broad look at a small portion of the various sentient alien species in Star Wars and explore the narrative space each alien race occupies, their unique and interesting characteristics, and notable members of that race in the Star Wars canon. Discussed today include the Twi’leks, Zabrak, Wookiees, Pantorans, Duros, Chiss, Rodians, Mon Calamari, Quarren, Tuskens, and Neimoidians. In addition to a review of their features and history, Connor and Alex also delve into deeper themes of identity and culture. From Twi’lek code-switching, to the tension between the Mon Cala...
2023-06-12
37 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 033 - Shining Qualities of the Sequel Trilogy
In a twist on their previous episodes, Alex and Connor take the opportunity to highlight the positives of the sequel trilogy. They dive into the character work, the scenes, and the plot points in Episodes VII, VIII, and IX that do work well and are a compelling part of the Star Wars canon. From the Dyad connection between Rey and Kylo Ren, to Finn’s relationships with both Poe and Rey, to the stunning visuals of Admiral Holdo’s death, the hosts refrain from their normal critique to highlight the good and great aspects of this back third of t...
2023-06-05
25 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 032 - Of Masters, Apprentices, and Survivors (Visual Media Survey, Part 4)
Concluding this initial series of episodes providing a broad survey of Star Wars visual media, Connor and Alex delve into three of the more recent shows that have expanded the Star Wars Universe:Kenobi, Tales of the Jedi, and Andor. For Kenobi, our hosts outline the somewhat-unexpected plot and discuss which scenes felt a bit uneven and which absolutely shone, all while lauding Ewan McGregor’s performance. For Tales of the Jedi, which is a tightly-plotted series of short-story-style episodes that investigate ke...
2023-05-29
18 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 031 - Misfits, Crime Lords, and Anthologies, Oh My (Visual Media Survey, Part 3)
After the losing their recording about The Mandalorian, Alex and Connor commiserate by continuing their survey of the Star Wars visual media outside the films with other series. They start with an exploration of the themes, timeline, and characters in The Bad Batch, following the story of a group of non-normal clones and their survival in a post-Order-66 world; continue with a discussion of the concept and execution of the anthology series Star Wars: Visions (the first season); and conclude with an exploration of The Book of Boba...
2023-05-22
18 min
Talking Star Wars
Episode 030 - Rebel, Resist, and Review (Visual Media Survey, Part 2)
Alex and Connor continue their survey of the Star Wars visual media outside the films by tackling two additional animated series: Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: Resistance. The first, a story of a motley crew and Rebel Alliance cell becoming a found family and engaging with antagonists that include Agent Kallus, The Grand Inquisitor, and Grand Admiral Thrawn himself receives high marks; the second has a more mixed reception but receives a report on what virtues it does possess.This episode contains spoilers for: Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, The Clone Wars...
2023-05-15
18 min
Getting Simple
#71: Alex O'Connor — Transformers, Generative AI, and the Deep Learning Revolution
Alex O’Connor—researcher and ML manager—on the latest trends of generative AI. Language and image models, prompt engineering, the latent space, fine-tuning, tokenization, textual inversion, adversarial attacks, and more. Alex O’Connor got his PhD in Computer Science from Trinity College, Dublin. He was a postdoctoral researcher and funded investigator for the ADAPT Centre for digital content, at both TCD and later DCU. In 2017, he joined Pivotus, a Fintech startup, as Director of Research. Alex has been Sr Manager for Data Science & Machine Learning at Autodesk for the past few years, leading a team t...
2023-04-26
1h 45
Within Reason
#25 Andrew Mark Henry - What is Religion?
Andrew Mark Henry is a scholar of religion specialising in early Christianity and the religions of the late Roman Empire. He is also the host of "Religion for Breakfast", a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers producing informative videos on a variety of topics related to religion. Dr. Henry joins host Alex O'Connor to discuss a number of questions: what is religion? Where does it come from? Why is it so ubiquitous? To support Within Reason, please consider signing up at support.withinreasonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2023-04-02
1h 11
Talking Star Wars
Episode 022 - What is the First Order?
This week, Alex and Connor dive into the labyrinth of world-building that is the Star Wars sequel trilogy and work on piecing together information from Episodes 7 through 9 and various expanded universe material to try to answer this surprisingly-elusive question: just what is the First Order? From the flotsam of the Imperial Remnant that flee into Wild Space, to the breakaway factions of the weak New Republic that join them, learn about the disparate groups that form the First Order and how they seized and consolidated their power.This episode contains spoilers for: Episode IV...
2023-03-27
22 min
Within Reason
#24 William Lane Craig - Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?
William Lane Craig is a Christian philosopher, author, and debater. He speaks to host Alex O'Connor about secularism in the US and UK, argument vs emotion in coming to faith in God, and the historical case for the resurrection of Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-26
1h 04
Within Reason
#23 Konstantin Kisin - Free Speech and Reparations
Konstantin Kisin is a satirist, comedian, journalist, and co-host of the Triggernometry Podcast. He recently went viral for a speech delivered at the Oxford Union arguing that "wokeness has gone too far", which has since been viewed over 100,000,000 times across various social media platforms. Konstantin talks to host Alex O'Connor about the limits of free speech, whether he considers himself to be a conservative or right-wing, and whether there can be a sensible case made for reparations for historical injustices such as slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-19
1h 04
Within Reason
#22 Bishop Robert Barron - Seeking Meaning, Finding God?
Bishop Robert Barron is the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. His website, WordOnFire.org, reaches millions of people each year, and he is one of the world’s most followed Catholics on social media. Bishop Barron joins host Alex O'Connor to discuss the "crisis of meaning" we might be living through, the reducibility of purpose to evolutionary drives, the conditions for salvation on Christianity, and whether God can be accurately described as analogous to a tyrannical dictator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2023-03-12
1h 08
Talking Star Wars
Episode 013 - Genre Intersection: Westerns - Cowboys and Cantinas
Description: Alex and Connor explore the intersection of science fiction and the western genre in Star Wars, where tropes intermingle and overlap to produce a piece of the unique aesthetic key to the identity of Star Wars. From shootouts in cantinas, gunslinger duels at high noon, heists, train robberies, and the consuming emptiness of revenge, the hosts survey the most prominent ways western storytelling beats appear in a galaxy far, far away.This episode contains spoilers for: Episode IV, Episode V, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars...
2023-01-23
31 min
Philosophy For Our Times
Where sceptics fail | with Alex O'Connor
An interview with CosmisSkepticLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWhat is scepticism? How do we deal with our own coginitive dissonance? Can veganism ever be justified purely by reason? These are just some of the questions that Alex O'Connor, AKA CosmicSkeptic, has been grappling with on his youtube channel, viewed by over 40 million people, for the past few years. In this interview, Alex O'Connor sits down with the Institute of Art and Ideas to discuss his positions on scepticism, David Hume, veganism, Peter Singer and religion.A...
2022-12-27
33 min
Philosophy For Our Times
Where sceptics fail | with Alex O'Connor
An interview with CosmisSkepticLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWhat is scepticism? How do we deal with our own coginitive dissonance? Can veganism ever be justified purely by reason? These are just some of the questions that Alex O'Connor, AKA CosmicSkeptic, has been grappling with on his youtube channel, viewed by over 40 million people, for the past few years. In this interview, Alex O'Connor sits down with the Institute of Art and Ideas to discuss his positions on scepticism, David Hume, veganism, Peter Singer and religion.A...
2022-12-27
33 min
The Open Talent Report
Ep. #61 | Future of Work: Workstyle Revolution - Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst (Hoxby)
This week's guests on The Open Talent Report are Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, authors of Workstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society and founders of Hoxby.Alex and Lizzie formed Huckleberry Partners (Hoxby) in early 2015 and have since been working tirelessly, albeit flexibly, to ensure more and more people can spend their time doing the work that inspires them. Inspired by their work, they released the book Workstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society. During this conversation Connor, Lizzie and Alex discuss:Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst's s...
2022-10-18
51 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Success and Addiction With Alex Dayton
Alex Dayton has an impressive history in the mental health field including serving as the Clinical Director for Freedom Institute and the Chief Clinical Officer of Veritus. He joins us today to talk about addiction treatment and recovery for licensed professionals. Because of their license, professionals like doctors, lawyers, and judges are more reluctant to seek treatment. The program offered by Veritus, which uses technology, helps to make treatment more accessible to this population. Listen to today’s episode as Alex talks about the correlation among addiction, wealth, and success, explains dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and shares exciting trends in...
2022-10-12
28 min
The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast
157. The Case for Ethical Veganism? | Alex O'Connor
This episode was sponsored by: —Goldco. Visit http://mplikesgold.com/ to get up to $10,000 dollars in free silver when you open a qualifying account. —Nord VPN. Visit https://nordvpn.com/tmpp or use promo code “TMPP” to get a huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! In this episode, I sat down to talk with Alex O'Connor, the founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel. Alex is an international public speaker and debater, speaking on topics like ethics, religion, and politics. Alex is also a passionate animal rights advocat...
2022-08-10
1h 12
The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast
The Case for Ethical Veganism? | Alex O'Connor
In this episode, I sat down to talk with Alex O'Connor, the founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel. Alex is an international public speaker and debater, speaking on topics like ethics, religion, and politics. Alex is also a passionate animal rights advocate, and in this episode, we discussed a more inclusive definition of veganism, lab grown meat, the lack of data on long term effects of veganism and the carnivore diet, regenerative farming, and much more. Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to su...
2022-08-09
01 min
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
"The Essence" with Alex Boniello
Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Boniello (Spring Awakening, Dear Evan Hansen). Listen in as the boys discuss the end of Pride month (a whole month?), Alex’s upcoming wedding, his debut children's book "A Case of the Zaps,", the epic invisible string style story of getting cast in Spring Awakening, advice for aspiring performers, winning a Tony Award for producing Hadestown, Johnny Gallagher Jr., playing Connor in Dear Evan Hansen, Muna’s new album, Conversations with Friends, a plethora of doses of Drama, and even more. You don’t want to miss this hilarious and insightful chat.
2022-07-06
1h 04
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
"Legs and Legends" with Alex Ellis
Dylan and Connor are joined by Alex Ellis (Titanique, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever). Listen in as the dolls break down the 2022 Tony Awards, favorite wins of the season, Deirdre O’Connell’s iconic speech, Lea Michele’s spray tan, performing in Catch Me If You Can, theatre as a lifeline, the magic of friends Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, meditation, Saturn returning, Aaron Tveit, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, and performing as Rose in Titanique the Celine Dion parody musical.Follow Alex on InstagramGet tickets to Titanique here! Follow D...
2022-06-22
46 min
The Leader's Guide
to Mentorship (ft. Connor Baskin)
A strong mentor can make a huge difference in the success and failure of any aspiring leader In this episode, Alex sits down with Connor Baskin, a former career coach of the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, to discuss the importance of finding a mentor who aligns with your career goals and values. Connor has influenced hundreds of students in their journey to accomplish and navigate their career aspirations based on his own expertise and their "why." Discussed in this episode: 6:20 What is Mentorship? A mentor challenges you to ask...
2021-08-25
45 min
Bad Weather Fans With Mike And Alex (Knicks and Nets)
Ep 59: Interview with Connor Hughes
Mike and Alex interview Connor Hughes who is the Jets beat reporter for The Athletic, Analyst/TV personality for SNY, CBS Sports NY and host of the "Can't Wait" Podcast....but MOST importantly he is a die-hard Knicks fan. We all breakdown Connor's Knick fandom, the Knicks/Suns game, state of the Knicks/Nets rivalry and of course, talk about the Jets Draft and their future. Mike and Alex also dive into Knicks fans outside of MSG and what they were chanting, Jersey Number Trivia and the Weekly Poll Question. Follow Connor on Twit...
2021-04-27
1h 09
This Is A Token with Alex Monroe
#9 This Is A Token with Erin O'Connor
In our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined virtually by fashion model, diversity campaigner and all-round icon of the British Fashion scene, the wonderful Erin O’Connor MBE. In a lively and uplifting discussion, Erin talks Alex through her favourite pieces of jewellery, many she has acquired on her travels around the world with her work since she was spotted at 19 years old!Listen in as Alex & Erin (with an appearance from Alex’s daughter and podcast co-producer Connie) talk about the overt sexualisation of young women in the public eye, the strength...
2021-03-09
53 min
Within Reason
#16 Alex Hershaft - Surviving the Holocaust
Dr. Alex Hershaft is a Holocaust survivor, animal rights activist, and co-founder and president of the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM). He has previously had a 30-year career in materials science, and holds a PHD in inorganic chemistry. Dr. Hershaft speaks to Alex about his experiences in the Holocaust, and how they inspired the work he does today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-21
1h 05
The Alex Waters Show
Ep #6 - Alex is Interviewed on the Conscious Locker Room Podcast with Tully O'Connor
From Alex: "I've totally lost my voice so we are sharing an interview from late 2019 that I did with a good friend of mine, Tully O'Connor on his podcast, The Conscious Locker Room." This episode: This was an incredible conversation with Alex Waters. Alex dropped out of high school and started pursuing the entrepreneurial path from a young age. He founded two real estate agencies in the Pilbara, as well as a company called WORKSPACECO, which is an outsourcing agency in the Philippines that provides online remote staff to businesses around the world. He’s also involved in...
2020-07-08
56 min
The Conscious Locker Room
#14 - Finding Fulfilment on the Entrepreneurial Path with Alex Waters
Show Summary: This was an incredible conversation with Alex Waters. Alex dropped out of highschool and started pursuing the entrepreneurial path from a young age. He founded two real estate agencies in the Pilbara, as well as a company called WORKSPACECO, which is an outsourcing agency in the Philippines that provides online remote staff to businesses around the world. He’s also involved in property development and investing. We dive straight into the deep end as Alex shared his process of navigating the grief involved with his recent separation. He also shares his experience of se...
2020-02-26
1h 03
Golden Hour Podcast
Alex Gasaway (Social Entrepreneur & YouTuber)
Alex is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who strives to combine her love for content creation with her passion for running a successful business. Alex's tagline is, "create for a cause" because she works to intersect the pillars of creativity and social good through her work. As someone who has founded her YouTube channel on the 3 components of creativity, business, and purpose she explains how these different aspects can be combined to achieve one common goal.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNOR...
2020-01-07
1h 15
dHarmic Evolution
Ivy Alex, gifted voice & songwriting + berklee college = fabulous career
Hello guys, welcome back again to the show. This week in our highlights reel, we cover Ivy Alex. I hope you enjoy listening to the flawless interview with this rare gem in the music industry, whilst savoring some of her top masterpieces. Ivy is a pianist, singer/songwriter and Berklee College of Music Alumni. She’s from St. Petersburg Florida and despite being talented and in love with music from a young age, Ivy owes some of her music and songwriting career to Berklee, where she studied and practiced many different music genres. 2 years after gr...
2019-12-13
1h 01
Podcasting Your Global Career
Ivy Alex, gifted voice & songwriting + berklee college = fabulous career
Hello guys, welcome back again to the show. This week in our highlights reel, we cover Ivy Alex. I hope you enjoy listening to the flawless interview with this rare gem in the music industry, whilst savoring some of her top masterpieces. Ivy is a pianist, singer/songwriter and Berklee College of Music Alumni. She’s from St. Petersburg Florida and despite being talented and in love with music from a young age, Ivy owes some of her music and songwriting career to Berklee, where she studied and practiced many different music genres. 2 years after gr...
2019-12-13
1h 01
ROAR Knowledge Podcast - Fearless Training
Episode 14 - Alex Connor
Fearless Training Roar Knowledge Episode 14 - Alex Connor - A Peak Into The Man Behind Fearless Training. Welcome back to the Fearless Training "Roar Knowledge" Podcast where we talk everything; Training, Nutrition & Lifestyle. My name is Alex Connor and my passion is to Coach. Lead. Inspire… All my life I have been surrounded by health, sport and movement, in some way shape or form. At the age of twelve since being first exposed to legendary physiques, I sort out on what was to become my mission; to achieve my own dream physique. Crack the...
2019-08-04
23 min
Time For Your Hobby
Ep.44 The Forgotten Beauties (Connor - Urbexer)
(Connor - Urbexer) On this episode I had the honour to have Connor as my guest. He shared with me his interest in urbexing as his hobby. Connor mentioned that https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/ is a great website to checkout if you are interested in learning about UK Urban Exploring. If you want to learn more about Connor and his adventures, you can check out his instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imconnorrider/ (@imconnorrider). If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more...
2019-07-07
38 min
Time For Your Hobby
Ep.44 The Forgotten Beauties (Connor - Urbexer)
(Connor - Urbexer) On this episode I had the honour to have Connor as my guest. He shared with me his interest in urbexing as his hobby. Connor mentioned that https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/ is a great website to checkout if you are interested in learning about UK Urban Exploring. If you want to learn more about Connor and his adventures, you can check out his instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imconnorrider/ (@imconnorrider). If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more...
2019-07-07
38 min
Unqualified with Alex and Connor
Roasts, Bibles, and Alex is Gay with Lucas Bilek and Madison Johnson
In this Episode of Unqualified Alex and Connor talk to guests Lucas Bilek and Madison Johnson about their friendship, college campuses, and Alex's questionable sexuality??
2019-06-13
00 min
Unqualified with Alex and Connor
Eggs, invisible AK-47's, and Connor's IQ with Mike Metzler
In this episode Alex and Connor are joined by Mike Metzler as they answer questions submitted by users, Connor’s low IQ, and the role of community college.
2019-05-31
00 min
The Alex Vallez Show
EPISODE 6. PLEASE PEOPLE, PUT YOUR CLOTHES ON.
In todays episode Alex and Connor talk about their trip to pride and their experience at the club together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealexvallezshow/support
2018-09-26
47 min
The Alex Vallez Show
EPISODE 5. NO REGERTS
Today Alex and Connor talk about road trips, where they see themselves in 5 years, regrets, what comes after death and conspiracy theories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealexvallezshow/support
2018-09-21
1h 27
The Alex Vallez Show
EPISODE 4. YOU’RE OVER SIS, CANCELLED!
In today's episode we discuss why Alex changed his name to Alex, Connors love life, our favorite tv shows growing up, and crushes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealexvallezshow/support
2018-09-19
55 min
The Alex Vallez Show
EP 2. HOMO IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Sadie and Lj join the show today to talk about celebrity gossip, crazy celebrity facts, ariana grande, taco bell, and other fun stories! Later into the show Connor and Alex discuss crazy family stories, future goals, and the struggles of being gay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealexvallezshow/support
2018-09-14
1h 35
The Alex Vallez Show
EP 1. MY BIG FAT GAY PODCAST
get to know me and connor :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealexvallezshow/support
2018-09-13
36 min
dHarmic Evolution
DE146 Alex Cabrera | Alex is a Bridge to Greatness!
Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today’s show we’re joined by Georgia’s Alex Cabrera! Alex Cabrera is a multi-instrumentalist with skills in guitar, vocals, and piano, with the band Bridge To Grace. There are driving beats, thick guitars, and rich harmonies abound in tracks like “’Til The World Ends.” Their high energy performances have garnered attention since 2012, and their hard rock roots show in every track. Hear the great stories of Alex Cabrera his life in Bridge To Grace on this episode of dHarmic Evolu...
2017-06-22
56 min
Podcasting Your Global Career
DE146 Alex Cabrera | Alex is a Bridge to Greatness!
Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today’s show we’re joined by Georgia’s Alex Cabrera! Alex Cabrera is a multi-instrumentalist with skills in guitar, vocals, and piano, with the band Bridge To Grace. There are driving beats, thick guitars, and rich harmonies abound in tracks like “’Til The World Ends.” Their high energy performances have garnered attention since 2012, and their hard rock roots show in every track. Hear the great stories of Alex Cabrera his life in Bridge To Grace on this episode of dHarmic Evolu...
2017-06-22
56 min