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Decoding the GurusSupplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 RevisionismWe risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurusSupplementary Material 3600:00 Introduction and an Intervention01:59 Tomatoes, Holidays, and Hollywood Remakes06:15 AI x Indulgent People06:41 AI Chatbots and Delusional Gurus10:46 Sir Robert Edward Grant and the Architect 12:26 Critiquing the Critics13:31 Eric Weinstein engages w...
2025-08-2945 min
Career Coaching SecretsUnlocking Revenue: Christopher Ewald on Building High-Performance Electrical TeamsHost Regen interviews Christopher Ewald, a sales and leadership coach and author of The Intensity Method. With over 30 years of experience, Christopher helps electrical industry leaders transform teams and boost sales.Christopher's journey includes coaching high school football and life coaching before specializing in the electrical sector, serving clients from multi-billion dollar firms to small contractors. LinkedIn is his primary client acquisition channel, where he emphasizes consistency, patience, and personal connection over AI or excessive upfront system investments.His biggest challenge remains lead generation
2025-07-1619 min
Speed Nguyen's Deep Dive PodcastProject Hail Mary (2026) Movie Trailer AnalysisThe Speed Nguyen's Deep Dive Podcast center on the upcoming film adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, "Project Hail Mary," scheduled for a March 20, 2026, release. They highlight the star-studded creative team, including actor Ryan Gosling, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and cinematographer Greig Fraser, emphasizing the movie's visual spectacle and commitment to scientific accuracy and relatable character development. A key point of discussion across the sources is the controversial reveal of the alien character, Rocky, in the film's trailer, which spoiled a significant mystery for book fans. Despite this, the trailer achieved record-breaking viewership, generating high expectations and varied opinions on how c...
2025-07-1513 min
Career Coaching SecretsFrom Free Mentorship to Full-Time Coach: Christopher Hall's JourneyOn this episode of the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews Christopher Hall, a career coach, mentor, and speaker who has guided over 800 clients globally. A former account manager at Boeing, Harvard SVMP alum, and Forbes Under 30 scholar, Chris shares his inspiring journey from tirelessly seeking internships in college to becoming a successful coach. He discusses how a mentor's guidance to "pay it forward" led him to initially offer free coaching, eventually building a thriving business. He provides valuable insights into his primary marketing strategy, emphasizing the consistent power of LinkedIn posts and...
2025-05-2844 min
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 48: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Everyone's View on Life is Unique!Discussion Topic: Everyone's View on Life is Unique
Book Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we delve into book 48, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. The host shares his insights on this intriguing novel about a young autistic boy named Christopher, who navigates life while investigating the death of a neighbourhood dog. The discussion explores the unique perspectives everyone has on life, highlighting how our experiences shape our...
2025-05-2317 minThe Year of Magical LearningEpisode 44: Born to Run by Christopher McDougal - Don't do it alone, have something to chase, and have fun!Discussion Topic: Don't do it alone, have something to chase, and just have fun!
Book Title: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougal
In this episode, we delve into 'Born to Run' by Christopher McDougall, a surprising and captivating read about endurance running, the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico, and the human body's natural ability to run. Discover the profound lessons learned from McDougall's journey, including the importance of running together, having a mission, and enjoying the activity. Gain insights...
2025-05-1919 min
Conscious Tech with Sera TajimaWhat it Takes To Build a Design Business | Christopher Nguyen, Founder UX PlaybookChristopher Nguyen is Founder of UX Playbook. He went from zero experience to head of design in just 4 years. His mission is to Make UX education accessible. He’s also working on a new project called Backlog: a community for designers-turned-entrepreneurs.Chapters(00:00:00) Beyond UX Podcast(00:01:04) How Chris Got Into Design(00:03:10) Posting on Linkedin(00:05:00) UX Playbook organic growth (00:10:14) Expanding the funnel on Linkedin(00:16:11) Product Bundle Experiment(00:19:32) Free 5 Day Growth Challenge(00:23:49) What the Market Wants(00:27:33) Downsells are More Ef...
2024-08-1659 min
Design Bubble14 What is service design?Learn all about the field of service design with Service Design Director Christopher Robin Roberts. In this episode, we discuss how to create blueprints, what qualities make a good candidate for this design discipline, and what it’s like being a full-time service designer. ✨
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2024-07-3120 min
Horizon SearchMost Boot Camps Are Outdated, I Have a Solution - Christopher Nguyen | Horizon Search 88Chris Nguyen is the founder of UX Playbook, a platform dedicated to transforming UX education and helping designers build successful careers. With extensive experience in UX design, Chris has held roles at companies like Backlog, Antler, and Playstack, and has facilitated design sprints for major organizations such as MoMo and BAEMIN Vietnam.
What's discussed in this episode:
• Cultural contexts in design• Differences between America/Europe and Asia• Executive designer to entrepreneur• Applying creative process in business• Marketing ideas and iterating based on feedback• Co-founding multiple ventures• Early stages of entrepreneursh...
2024-07-1832 min
The Realmysan PodcastMy day in a random orderI talk about the last major thing that happened today first, talk about the rest of my day as filler, then I trail off at the end.
2024-06-2538 minThe Realmysan PodcastCalifornia Trip RamblingsI talk about my California trip last week in detail and in roundabout ways at 2 in the evening.
2024-06-1656 min
Zero to X with Ruby NguyễnFrom Boat People to Industrial AI Pioneer | Dr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder, AITOMATIC | Zero to X S1E07SUBCRIBE NOW to receive notification on the latest episode.
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Explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of AITOMATIC on Zero To X with by Ruby Nguyen. A visionary in industrial AI and a pioneer, his story from arriving in the US as a "boat person" to becoming a leader in technology. Learn about his role in pioneering the "Brain for Industry 4.0," his impactful ventures in Vietnam, and the driving forces behind his continual pursuit of cutting-edge challenges. Hear his personal setbacks and the...
2024-05-121h 24The Realmysan PodcastRecording from an iPad isn't that bad | Detaching from Game StudiesThis episode was recorded using an iPad Pro attached to a USB hub connected to a microphone. It went well (apart from the 30 minutes of setting up beforehand and ensuring everything worked). I talked about procrastinating in Game Studies and avoiding talking about important life topics close to bedtime.
2024-03-1124 min2024-03-0823 minThe Realmysan PodcastHating Notion and Discussing The Cycles of Creativity and NotetakingI talk about my thoughts on the creative process, my gripes against Notion, what apps you should use instead for notetaking and the process of memorization and why conventional notetaking and notetaking apps isn't preferable.
2024-03-0528 min
SharkCastSeason 2 Episode 9-Mr. NguyenThis week the team sits down with Mr. Nguyen, our newest 2nd grade teacher. We also meet the basketball and spirit squad teams. Ms. Denny adds another segment to her book club
2023-12-0738 min
Empowered PharmD PresentsDoctors Discuss: Cultivating a Win-Win Interprofessional RelationshipDr. Elizabeth Nguyen, DO and Dr. Christopher Nguyen, PharmD have much in common. In addition to having the same last name, Nguyen, they met at Midwestern University and married years later. As one of the bridesmaids, I was curious how their personal relationship affected their approach to interprofessional relationships in the workplace.
2023-11-2759 min
Redefining AI - Artificial Intelligence with SquirroDr. Christopher Nguyen - Why AI Needs a Human EyeIn this episode Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Dr. Christopher Nguyen
Who is Dr. Christopher Nguyen?
Dr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO and Cofounder of Aitomatic, has an extensive career in Silicon Valley and global industries. He served as the first engineering director for Gmail at Google and led Global Industrial AI at Panasonic for four years. His current work in Industrial AI is exemplified by the "Industrial Mind," a System-2 AI solution designed for problem-solving in the industrial sector.Dr. Nguyen combines human knowledge with transparent AI, focusing on maximizing Industrial...
2023-07-2527 min
Conversations on Applied AIChristopher Nguyen - Skillsets and the Foundations of Industrial AIThe conversation this week is with Christopher Nguyen. Christopher is CEO and co-founder of Aitomatic, where he's helping businesses harness the power of knowledge-first AI for solutions in predictive maintenance, energy optimization, demand forecasting, and more. Outside of his deep experience in AI, his background includes strategic executive leadership, hands-on software engineering, management, and highly available low-latency services architecture.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North...
2023-06-2036 min
CAREER CHECKHow ChatGPT & AI will change your future of work | Christopher Nguyen, Phong Nguyen | Grey Matter EP3Dr. Christopher Nguyen is the CEO and co-founder of Aitomatic, a leading player in advancing AI with domain-specific knowledge for industrial companies. He also co-founded the Computer Engineering program at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Phong Nguyen is the Chief AI Officer at FPT Software and a Visiting Researcher at Mila AI Institute.
In this episode of Chất Xám (Grey Matter), Dr. Christopher Nguyen and Phong Nguyen share their personal experiences and professional insights on the topic of ChatGPT and Generative AI: Are they threats or opportunities for your work?
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2023-05-1655 min
The Manufacturing ExecutiveAI in Manufacturing: Fusing Human Knowledge and IIoT Data w/ Christopher NguyenChristopher Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Aitomatic, explains why we need both the IIoT data coming off the assembly line and the knowledge of our front line workers to build an effective AI model.
2023-03-2825 minThe Realmysan PodcastEp 3: I beat Disco Elysium and I Have no Need to Play Video Games for a WhileI talk about beating Disco Elysium, recording the next video, what I did today, what I need to do the next couple of days, and hopefully providing some hopeful words for a listener down on their luck.
2023-02-1813 minThe Realmysan PodcastEp 1: No Video Games for a WeekWelcome to a new iteration of the podcast. I'm Realmysan and I'm using this as a self-help tool to get something creative done and to be able to express myself everyday. I talk about my challenge of not playing video games for a week, how I might get my time back from it, what I can learn from it, and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember because I'm writing this super late. Stay tuned for episode 2, a day after this monumental decision.
2023-02-1611 min
The Singularity Discussion SeriesFBL86: Christopher Nguyen - Knowledge-First AI, GPT3, and MoreThis week my guest is entrepreneur and technologist, Christopher Nguyen, who–in addition to starting his own companies–has spent four decades working at some of the world’s biggest tech giants.
In this episode we explore many facets of AI, including Christopher’s ideas around knowledge-first AI, bad training data for AI, issues with the black box, GPT3, deepfakes, and much more.
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2023-01-1651 min
The Silicon Valley PodcastEp 160 The Next Wave of AI with Christopher NguyenShow Notes Christopher Nguyen
CEO and Co-Founder of Aitomatic
Hacker, Professor, Builder/Founder w/ successful exits, Leader, Knowledge-First ML Creator @h1st_ai, ex-GoogleApps, http://bit.ly/scholar-ctn
‣ Strategic executive leadership [Google, Panasonic]
‣ CEO/CTO/VP Eng, successful startup+corp experience [Agenda-Asia, Arimo, Aitomatic]
‣ Hands-on software engineering management - built & led teams of '00s
‣ Machine Learning/AI, Extreme Internet-scale, highly available, low-latency service architectures
‣ Quantitative finance, applied statistics
We talk about
What’s it like to successful star...
2022-11-2345 min
Augmented OpsEpisode 103: Human-First AI with Christopher NguyenAugmented reveals the stories behind the new era of industrial operations, where technology will restore the agility of frontline workers.
In this episode of the podcast, the topic is Human-First AI. Our guest is Christopher Nguyen, CEO, and Co-Founder of Aitomatic. In this conversation, we talk about the why and the how of human-first AI because it seems that digital AI is one thing, but physical AI is a whole other ballgame in terms of finding enough high-quality data to label the data correctly. The fix is to use AI to augment existing workflows. We talk about...
2022-11-2342 min
The Final TakeEp 49: Weird Al's Incredible Life StoryNelson and Tim welcomes their first official guest: New York-based comedian, podcaster, filmmaker, and Weird Al fan, Christopher Robin Baker. Together they dissect Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Plus, Chris' Watchlist and Nelson joins via satellite. Warning: Spoilers!
2022-11-0840 min
ComebaCKComebaCK INTERVIEW #457 - Christopher Nguyen - UX Design, Entrepreneurship & Content CreationChristopher Nguyen is a UX Designer, entrepreneur, content creator and product design leader who has come back to Vietnam multiple times on his journey so far, and joins the podcast to discuss design, content creation, outsourcing, learning from setbacks, self development and much more.
Topics include
⁃ Why Vietnam holds such a special place for Chris and why he has continued to come back
⁃ The importance of networking, outsourcing and interacting with like minded individuals, creators and entrepreneurs
⁃ Having the self awareness to tailor your strengths and weaknesses to your particular field or project
⁃ His key lessons amongst a lengthy career in vario...
2022-10-1258 min
Breakthrough with Chris MedellinMinh Nguyen - Mortgage Expert | Marketing | Loan OfficerOPENING QUOTE:"To trust in you. That's where the business comes in so much easier than when they don't trust. They will trust you more than their lender. For some reason, they went with their lender, but that trust isn't there still, because the person knows this person is making a commission from me. That's why they're answering my call. Minh is answering my messages and he's not getting paid from me. Okay. I want Minh to make commission then." - Minh NguyenGUEST BIO:"Minh has b...
2022-09-2348 min
The UX GrowthChristopher NguyenSeason 1 - Episode 3 features Christopher Nguyen, a UX designer and founder of the UX Playbook.Website: https://uxplaybook.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/semigrownkid—You can contact the host, Nick Mann via:Email: nick@nickmanndesigner.comTwitter: twitter.com/manndesignerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manndesignerAlso, visit the podcast's website at TheUXGrowth.comThank you for listening, and let's keep growing.
2022-09-2222 min
AnalyticsToday PodcastSolving Small Data Problems using AI with Christopher NguyenToday, at our show we have Christopher Nguyen who is a leader in the AI space and co-founder of Aitomatic. You will enjoy the conversation as we geek out with Christopher and cover the following topics:Learn how Chris started his career as a software engineer at HP, worked at Google and now heading Aitomatic. What is Aitomatic and how it's different from other AI players in the market?How human and AI can work together instead of AI replacing humans. How do you think AI will help us scale human productivity?Data is becoming a b...
2022-08-2226 min
In Full Effect#22 Chris Nguyen - UX Designer and Design LeaderTake charge of your life.
Christopher Nguyen is a self-taught product design leader, founder, and creator. Formally, he was the Head of Design at Thailand's first FinTech unicorn and held other design leadership positions.
Chris Nguyen, from the UK living in Vietnam, talks about the journey that he went through to be able to take charge of the life he has right now.
The challenges he went through shaped him to be a design leader, teaching others the ropes for them to be able to take control over their own career.
Chris a...
2022-08-1536 min
Manufacturing UnscriptedChristopher Nguyen - CEO & Co-Founder of AitomaticWith a career spanning four decades, Christopher Nguyen’s tech bona fides are second to none. Since fleeing Vietnam in 1978, this multiple-time tech founder has played key roles in everything from building the first flash memory transistors at Intel to spearheading the development of Google Apps as its first Engineering Director. Today, he’s become an outspoken proponent of the emerging field of “AI Engineering” and a thought leader in the space of ethical, human-centric AI. With his latest company, Aitomatic, he’s hoping to redefine how companies approach AI in the context of life-critical, industrial applications.
Christophe...
2022-07-1830 min
Industrial IoT SpotlightEP 136 - How human-first AI creates better algorithms - Christopher Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder, AitomaticHow can industrial organizations optimize AI’s potential to build powerful operational capabilities? Leveraging their existing domain expertise is the key. Aitomatic helps companies level up their AI’s competitive edge by combining human and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we sat down with Christopher Nguyen, CEO and Co-Founder of Aitomatic, a knowledge-first app engine for industrial IoT that assists industrial companies in using their domain expertise to build more effective algorithms. We discussed why only 9% of manufacturers currently use AI in their business processes and how they can overcome data availability challenges. We also explored which use cases ar...
2022-07-0847 min
The Manufacturers' NetworkIncorporating Human Intelligence into Ai in Manufacturing with Christopher NguyenConnect with Christopher NguyenWebsite: www.aitomatic.com. Lisa Ryan: Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce our guest today, Christopher Nguyen. With a decades-long career, Christopher's tech bona fides are second to none. Since fleeing Vietnam in 1978, this multiple-time tech founder has played key roles and everything from building the first flash memory transistors at Intel to spearheading the development of Google Apps as its first engineering director. Today he's become an outspoken proponent of the emerging field of Ai engineering and a thought leader in the s...
2022-06-2824 min
The Bold Notions1. America's On FireWe talked about fat acceptance, transgenders in sports, does Sean Connery look like Christopher Lee, and politics.
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2022-04-1957 min
Film and Food PodcastEpisode 21 - Tampopo - A Film and Food Review Feat. Nguyên LêThis is the twenty-first episode of the Film and Food Podcast, a Film and Food Review of the 1985 film Tampopo featuring Nguyên Le! Nguyên is a Rotten-Tomatoes approved critic and writer for many publications including JumpCut Online, Slash Film, AwardsWatch and many more! It was so great to have him on the show and this is a fantastic episode! Nguyên also provided a film-based recipe for this episode, so along with Chris' film-based recipe we have TWO recipes for you to try at home!
You can find Nguyên's Cha Soba recipe here: https://www.filmandfoodpodcast.com/post...
2022-04-191h 30
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsChristopher Nguyen, serial entrepreneur, AI professor, and CEO of Aitomatic, discusses human-first vs. data-first approaches to machine learningChristopher Nguyen, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Aitomatic, realized big data isn't the only answer when training AI models. In fact, when doing preventive or predictive maintenance on industrial equipment, only small data is available. He and his team asked what if instead of relying on automated data collection we codify expertise in the heads of a small number of experienced technicians. And thus human-first AI was born. Aitomatic was launched in 2021 to productize the new field. It builds on Christopher's legacy of innovation having spent time in academia, at Google, and other startups including Arimo before its acquisition...
2022-04-1733 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson524 Human-First Artificial Intelligence w/ Christopher NguyenChristopher Nguyen is the CEO and cofounder of Aitomatic, where he aims to redefine how companies approach AI in the context of life-critical, industrial applications. As a multiple-time tech founder, Christopher has played key roles across a wide range of technology startups. He has also operated in large corporations where he has built the first flash memory transistors at Intel and spearheaded the development of Google Apps as its first Engineering Director. Today, he’s become an outspoken proponent of the emerging field of “AI Engineering” and a thought leader in the space...
2022-04-1734 min
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo GawdatChristopher Nguyen - How AI Reflects Reality and Why Intentions Come Second to ImpactThis week's guest is one of the top technologists working in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Christopher Nguyen. With a career spanning four decades, Christopher’s tech bona fides are second to none.Since fleeing Vietnam in 1978, this multiple-time tech founder has played key roles in everything from building the first flash memory transistors at Intel to spearheading the development of Google Apps as its first Engineering Director. Today, he’s become an outspoken proponent of the emerg...
2022-04-161h 00
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots418: Aitomatic with Christopher NguyenChristopher Nguyen is the CEO of Aitomatic, which provides knowledge-first AI for industrial automation.
Chad talks with Christopher about why having a physical sciences background matters for this work, if we have artificial intelligence, why we still need people, and working in knowledge-first AI instead of knowledge-second, knowledge-third, or no knowledge at all. Data reflects the world.
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2022-04-1439 min
Dating Intelligence the PodcastIt’s My Life! feat. Bi “Killer Bee” NguyenLife is a road map that can take you in many directions. Where you end up depends on the decisions you make along the way. MMA Superstar, Bi "Killer Bee" Nguyen, joins the show to share her story on how she became the person she is today. And by the looks of it she knows exactly where she wants to be.
2022-04-111h 21
Color of SuccessDr. Christopher Nguyen: How Can Neuropsychologists Help Assess, Diagnose, and Treat Thoughts & Behaviors in Culturally-Competent Ways? How Can We Have Conversations With Our Asian Elders?Dr. Christopher Nguyen is a renowned geriatric neuropsychologist. He defines Neuropsychology and ways that neuropsychologists assess, diagnose, and treat cognitive and behavioral issues related to the brain. He and several of his colleagues are translating assessment tools from English to Vietnamese and creating culturally relevant questions. We also discuss barriers to help-seeking among individuals of Vietnamese and AAPI-descent, and how we can engage in conversations with our Asian elders about planning for their future care. ========================================== Bio: Dr. Chris Nguyen is a geriatric neuropsychologist and assistant professor at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Cen...
2022-03-2745 min
Creators CopilotDiversifying Content on Youtube and Design Thinking Methodology with Christopher Nguyen [Ep.#10]🔊Today our guest is Christopher Nguyen, a Product UX Designer and Youtuber, we talk about his process of implementing Design Thinking in his Youtube videos and how to improve overtime and not overthink it. We discuss diversifying content on Youtube and his approach. We also talk about some of the struggles he faced in the beginning and how he managed to overcame them and keep iterating and experimenting on his channel.
🔮In this Episode:
☑️ Diversifying content on Youtube
☑️ Technical struggles and how to manage them
☑️ Design Thinking methodology
☑️ Don't overthink it and start...
2022-01-3044 min
Tóm tắt sách cùng LucasTóm tắt sách Too Fast to Think (Chris Lewis) - Sử dụng bộ não của trong thời đại thay đổi nhanh chóng hiện nayCuốn sách “Too Fast To Think” (2016) - tác giả Christopher Lewis được xem như một lời nhắc nhở hữu ích giúp đánh giá lại cách bạn sử dụng bộ não của mình trong thời đại luôn thay đổi nhanh chóng hiện nay. Trong bài này, chúng ta sẽ tóm tắt sách và giải thích, tại sao mạng xã hội lại tác động tiêu cực đến con người, và đưa ra cách thức để bạn có thể tăng khả năng sáng tạo khi cho não của mình
2021-09-1112 min
Ranting BananasS2 E5: Breaking Radio Silence!? (5/5)Surprise finale of Big Questions! (Part 5 of 5).
Starting this mini series we expected to film four episodes to chronologically go through what happened with Chris's unplanned pregnancy and answer some Big Questions.
Little did we know a couple of weeks after finishing filming our fourth episode, there would be some very unexpected news. In this final episode we address the latest development as well as walk away with a lesson about the responsibility to human uteri. In this mini-series, we tackle some major life-changing events that make us ponder the meaning of it all.
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2021-08-2932 min
Ranting BananasS2 E4: What Kind Of Father Would I Be? (4/5)Season 2 is here!
After a small hiatus, we caught up with the Bananas. Chris moved from Bangkok to Vietnam. We talk quarantine and finding an apartment in Saigon. Chris had unprotected sex and got someone pregnant. He tells us the full story and what happened.
This is Part 1 of 4 of Big Questions. In this mini-series, we tackle some major life-changing events that make us ponder the meaning of it all.
💬 What would be your first reaction if this happened to you? Drop us a comment.
Ranting Bananas Podcast is a journey of...
2021-08-2225 min
Ranting BananasS2 E3: Do We Keep The Baby?! (3/5)Season 2 is here! In episode 3 we address Chris's problem at hand - will he and "Sarah" keep the baby? If they can't come to an agreement, what will Chris's role be? Will he be a hands-on father?
ICYMI - in the first two episodes of this mini-series we dove in to understand how Chris got himself into an unplanned pregnancy, how Ola dealt with hers, and what an abortion looks like when you can't see a doctor.
This is Part 3 of 5 of Big Questions. In this mini-series, we tackle some major life-changing events that make us...
2021-08-1534 min
Ranting BananasS2 E2: Someone Got Me Pregnant (2/5)We’re back! Episode 2 of 5 is out and we’re jumping straight back into this whale of a topic.
On the last episode we found out Chris got someone pregnant and how it came to be, but we also hear from Ola about her unwanted pregnancy as well.
In this episode we’ll be hearing more about Ola’s experience and how she dealt with it, looking at things from both perspectives, as well as asking some more Big Questions, about family, parenthood, partnerships, and more.
💬Have you ever gone through a situation like this...
2021-08-0828 min
Ranting BananasS2 E1: I Got Someone Pregnant (1/5)Season 2 is here!
After a small hiatus, we caught up with the Bananas. Chris moved from Bangkok to Vietnam. We talk quarantine and finding an apartment in Saigon. Chris had unprotected sex and got someone pregnant. He tells us the full story and what happened.
This is Part 1 of 4 of Big Questions. In this mini-series, we tackle some major life-changing events that make us ponder the meaning of it all.
💬 What would be your first reaction if this happened to you? Drop us a comment.
Ranting Bananas Podcast is a journey of curi...
2021-08-0129 minDecoding the GurusSpecial Episode: Interview with Tim Nguyen on Geometric UnityDespite promising to leave Weinstein world for an overdue holiday, Matt and Chris have been lured back by a world shattering theory with a cosmic vision of ultimate unity! We are speaking, of course, about Eric Weinstein's revolutionary theory of everything: 'Geometric Unity'. To help uncover the mysteries embedded deep within this scientific Rosetta stone, Matt and Chris are joined by a special guest Tim Nguyen. Tim is a mathematician and the co-author of a recent paper that tried to mathematically construct and critically assess the theory of Geometric Unity as laid out in Eric's content.Eric...
2021-06-121h 12Dating Intelligence the PodcastDating Cultural Differences Feat. Christine NguyenALL LIVES MATTER! And in the dating world love knows no boundaries. Join Christopher and Guest Cohost, Christine Nguyen, as they share their experience of dating across different culture and ethnic backgrounds. The world is a melting pot of incredible ingredients. Are you ready to spice it up!
2021-06-0248 min
Deacons Discussions Drinks#36 - Turning the Corner on COVID and MoreThe Deacons sat down to talk about the current events, specifically the changing world as COVID seems to be ending; life in the Church and Politics; Bishops; Mary; and so much more. What could go wrong? We think you will enjoy the discussion. Support our Ministry at Ss. Francis and John Catholic Parishhttp://ssfj.org/ Saint of the Day – St. Christopher Magallanes and Companionssaintoftheday.orgDeacons Discussions Drinks is live video and podcast produced by Ss. Francis and John Catholic Parish in Georgetown, KY. You can find all of o...
2021-05-231h 01
Ranting BananasS1 E27: How not to die w/ Dana DrahosThis week we speak to one of the hosts of @creatorsinsaigon podcasts, Dana Darhos, about her move from NY to SGN, what she learnt from being burnt out, how diet can dramatically improve your productivity, her bucket list items, and more.
2021-03-1257 min
Ranting BananasS1 E26: Being the leaders we wish we hadThis week we talk about what leadership means pre and post-pandemic, how leaders/organisations need to evolve, everything team/company building, and more.
2021-03-041h 21ComebaCKComebaCK INTERVIEW #26 - Christopher Nguyen - Ranting Bananas PodcastComebaCK chats to Christopher Nguyen, one of the hosts of the Ranting Bananas podcast. We discuss themes from the podcast, why it's important to get uncomfortable, and aims for the future. You can find out more about Christopher at 'The Ranting Bananas' Podcast, and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram and www.thecomebackwithck.wordpress.com. (P.S. Apologies for the slight technical issues in this episode).
2021-02-2716 min
Ranting BananasS1 E25: Funny or Die w/ Seven Million BikesThis week we speak to the host of the @seven_million_bikes podcast, Niall Mackay, about his experience of moving to Vietnam and starting a podcast, comedy heroes, can anyone be funny, cancel culture, and more. Question is, will Chris one day get cancelled? Probably.
2021-02-261h 03
Ranting BananasS1 E24: IdentityThis week I'm in the hot seat speaking to Dan Le about identity & belonging as a part of his PhD research. What a topic for third culture kids and especially all you bananas out there.
2021-02-0648 minDecoding the GurusSpecial Episode: Interview with Thi Nguyen, a Gurometer's GuruToday we talk to C. Thi Nguyen, a philosophy professor at University of Utah. He has some excellent insights into the kind of discourse that *feels* like it gives us insight, that wonderful 'aha' moment. Basically, what happens when unscrupulous actors aim to optimise that feeling - putting aside concerns as to whether or not it's the real thing.Thi has previously studied 'moral outrage porn', which is a bit like food porn, but for your emotions. You might say "X-porn" is any material that gives us the fascimile of the thing, without...
2021-01-291h 37
Ranting BananasS1 E23: The future of workThis week we dive into my predictions on what work will look like in the year 2040. How will offices, communities, cities, companies, tools, and our relationships with co-workers change in the next 20 years? Sprinkling some opinions of our heroes on this subject, Naval Ravikant and Jeremy Rifkin. This is our first instalment of Work 2.0. Listen to this episode and arm yourself for the future!
2020-12-271h 01
Ranting BananasS1 E22: The thing about anal is...This week we dive into the black hole that is sex fetishes, desires and fantasies. We talk everything from the history of sex, to anal orgasms to of course Japan, because you can't talk about sex and not include the ancient sex scrolls. Strap in (or on?) and get on this wild ride with another episode of our Sexy Brains series.
2020-12-151h 10
Ranting BananasS1 E21: Cream, get the money, dollar dollar bill y'all...This week we kickoff our mini series in all things money, Talk Money To Me. We cover topics like financial freedom, how to get there, what we've been doing with our hard earned ka-ching, investments and tips and tricks.
2020-11-291h 02
Ranting BananasS1 E20: A rock & a hard placeThis week we talk about why Chris has been unable to have a serious relationship in the last 3+ year or maybe ever! We cover topics like #childhood #asianparents #dating and more.
2020-11-1156 min
Ranting BananasS1 E19: Rethinking Ranting BananasWith what’s looking like another wave of the pandemic, we’ve decided to rethink what Ranting Bananas is and how we can bring more value using our platform. @olapolala will be joining us as a permanent addition and in this episode we’re talking community, podcast structure, rebrand and more.
2020-11-011h 09
The Books That Made MeHanna PKMusician Hanna PK shares her choices. 1. Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats by Pannonica de Koenigswarter 2. Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 3. Jazz Is by Nat Hentoff 4. Black and Blue: The Life and Lyrics of Andy Razaf 5. Black Pearls: Blues Queens of the 1920s by Daphne Harrison
Website: www.hannapk.com
Instagram: @hannapkmusic
2020-09-211h 02
Ranting BananasS1 E18: The return of Carole BaskinThis week we talk to @stephenowen07 about operating systems, our favourite devices, more quarantine dating, potential relocation, our new segment: current events, and more.
2020-06-171h 24
Ranting BananasS1 E17: Go get itThis week we talk to @sandiimay about quarantine dating, switching to UX, best UX resources, how we got into the industry, making videos, creative outlets, working from home forever, and more.
2020-06-031h 10
Ranting BananasS1 E16: Everything was perkyThis week we talk to @natalieyf16 about healthy eating, relocating to Asia, project management, starting a Youtube channel, lupus nephritis, western vs eastern medicine, planning your life, bonus: quickfire questions, and more.
2020-05-201h 29
Ranting BananasS1 E15: Sessy brains: Cash me outsideThis week we talk to @olapolala about elections in Poland, best quarantine buddy, top 5 science fiction movies, enhancing ourselves with technology, Dave, penile reconstruction, X Æ A-12, relationship red flags, and more.
2020-05-081h 22
Ranting BananasS1 E14: Sessy brains: HypersexualThis week we talk to @olapolala about artificial intelligence, our perfect match, everything quarantine: dating, sex life, and anxiety, baby tech, what the world would look like in year 2040, and more.
2020-05-031h 49
Ranting BananasS1 E13: Artificial intelligence, good or evil?This week we talk to @agher about his travels, the Coca-Cola project, the struggle working for startups, computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, LSD, Neuralink, consciousness, and more.
2020-04-291h 40
Ranting BananasS1 E12: Your life is better out of the comfort zoneThis week we talk to @mitchellkailum and @hperssonphoto about living outside of the comfort zone, mukbang, ASMR, content we consume, Haikyu!!, and more.
2020-04-241h 28
Ranting BananasS1 E11: The con-fi-doenceThis week we talk to @stephenown07 about how @semigrownkid is OUT, social distancing, COVID-19 suspicions, Tiger King, confidence, woke culture, dopamine fasting, and more.
2020-04-191h 24
Ranting BananasS1 E10: The future of humanityThis week we talk to @goyasapiens about growing up in a war-torn country, his new startup, Silicon Valley, Elon Musk, industrial design, slowing down, modern-day travelling, and more.
2020-04-161h 24
Ranting BananasS1 E9: All-in PilkingtonsThis week we talk to @stephenowen07 about mission led companies, first world job problems, financial independence, hobbies we love, our views on dating, going all in, and more.
2020-03-301h 52
Ranting BananasS1 E8: He's not that desirableThis week we talk to @stephenowen07, and 2 other guests, about growing up being a third culture kid, how @semigrownkid disappointed his parents, tea infused alcohol, classic banter, and more.
2020-03-241h 01
Ranting BananasS1 E7: Chronicles of a creative recluseThis week third culture kids from around the world interviewing each other, @kanban_king and @piccolo8lack talk about music production, young married life, DevOps, manga, The Witcher, and more.
2020-03-151h 32
Ranting BananasS1 E6: Tickle her brain, tickle her...This week we talk about our gentlemen club experiences, dating, relationships and what makes a good one, marriage, Asian weddings, the perfect person, and more.
2020-03-091h 31
Ranting BananasS1 E5: How design changed everythingThis week we talk to @kanban_king, a close university friend, about his life the past 10 years, everything Thailand, why emerging markets are behind in product design, how design changed our lives, just a good ole catch up, and more.
2020-02-241h 34
Ranting BananasS1 E4: 7 habits of highly ineffective peopleThis week we talk about 7 habits of highly ineffective people, our past relationships, Stoicism, happiness, the art of not giving a f*ck, and more.
2020-02-181h 20
Ranting BananasS1 E3: How to survive a new countryThis week we talk to @stephenowen07 about the Coronavirus, Kobe’s passing, his favourite Philipino foods, our trips in Asia, what keeps us motivated, and more.
2020-02-111h 12
Ranting BananasS1 E2 The battle between corporate and startupsThis week we talk about being on a remote team, entrepreneurship, big companies vs startups, the investments in VR, and more.
2020-02-051h 13
Ranting BananasS1 E1: The UX of BananasThis week we talk about the UX of bananas, why Asia, childhood, Asian stereotypes, gaming, tech, youth, time management techniques, and more.
2020-01-201h 22
Minds Of MedicineEp. 1: A.I. and Cardiac Imaging with Dr. Christopher NguyenPlease rate 5 stars and subscribe for more episodes!
Meet Dr. Christopher Nguyen! "Dr. Nguyen is an imaging physicist specializing in cardiovascular and body applications conducting most of his research at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cardiovascular Research Center and Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging / Harvard Medical School in Charlestown, MA." via the Nguyen lab website.
This episode we dive into what it was like for Dr. Nguyen to grow up in SoCal, his drive for science, and go down an Artificial Intelligence rabbit hole.
Chris's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisNguyenPhD
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2019-12-1359 min
Talks With TohS1:E4 - Dat Nguyen: Disneyland, Qualification Exams, Does God Exist, Morality, The Interplay of Science and Faith, Mental HealthDat Nguyen is a PhD student in Dr. Elliot Botvinick's lab working with diabetes and protein technologies. We discuss growing up with immigrant parents, how Disneyland is absurdly expensive, qualification exams and a bit about optical tweezers. Then we dive deep into our different experiences with faith and ask the hard questions of whether or not God exists, how science and faith interplay with each other, climate change, and finally mental health in graduate school.
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2019-10-071h 31
Nani Kore?! The Anime PodcastEpisode 04: The Declining of the Shield HeroManav, Christopher, and Carter meets up for another general discussion while biding the times as the Summer Anime Season is a Month away. They casually discuss their emotions toward the declining Rising of the Shield Hero series as it approaches 20 episodes, and at the same time get swept off their feet by their appreciation n' awe for Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba~
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Email: nanikorepodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @NaniKorePodcast
2019-05-281h 03
Nani Kore?! The Anime PodcastEpisode 02: Spring 2019 Part 2A few weeks has passed, but the NaniKore "Krew" has finally managed to make some time to reconvene. Carter, Christopher, and Manav dives right back into the second-half of the Spring 2019 Anime season analyzing the potential from the Incredible Musical display from "Carole & Tuesday" to the outrageously wacky "Sarasanmai"~!
For any future inquiry/recommendations please contact us at,
Email: nanikorepodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @NaniKorePodcast
2019-04-301h 14
The Spoiler Warning (MP3)Review 552: The Hummingbird Project
Episode Description:
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of The Hummingbird Project.
Directed by Kim Nguyen. With Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgård, and Salma Hayek. A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
Show Notes
Hosts:
• Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller
Featured Review:
• The Hummingbird Project
The Verdict:
• Stephen: Must Avoid
• Christopher: Must Avoid
Music for this Episode:
• The Hummingbird...
2019-04-0342 minThe Spoiler WarningReview 552: The Hummingbird Project
Episode Description:
In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller bring you a review of The Hummingbird Project.
Directed by Kim Nguyen. With Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgård, and Salma Hayek. A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
Show Notes
Hosts:
• Christopher Schnese and Stephen Miller
Featured Review:
• The Hummingbird Project
The Verdict:
• Stephen: Must Avoid
• Christopher: Must Avoid
Music for this Episode:
• The Hummingbird...
2019-04-0342 min
The AnnotatorYves Gourmeur - The Hummingbird ProjectYves Gourmeur started playing piano at age 6 and the trumpet at 8. At 17 he began playing as a bar pianist. He abandoned the idea of becoming a a solo pianist while he as a lecturer at the Royal Conservatory of Mons in Belgium and began to perform classical, Cuban, instrumental theater and jazz.Among his compositions for media, he has written the original scores for the films: "Meprises" Misconceptions, "Lombre de lui-meme" The Shadow of Himself and for TV "Geronimo Stilton" season 3. One of his most recent film scores is for the 2018 film, THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT.
2019-03-0500 minThe Realmysan PodcastChristmas Special: Nothing about Christmas except the last 10 minutesWe talk about laptops, griddles, Fallout 76, and not really Christmas.
2018-12-261h 08