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The Scotchy Bourbon BoysThe Scotchy Bourbon BoysJack Daniels Triple Mash: When Three Whiskey Styles CollideSend us a textThe Jack Daniels Triple Mash offers a uniquely sweet whiskey experience by combining three different mash bills in a way that challenges expectations of the Jack Daniels brand. This innovative expression earned 14 out of 18 knocks in our barrel bottle breakdown, making it a standout bottle at the $40 price point.• Triple Mash combines 60% Tennessee Rye, 20% Tennessee Whiskey, and 20% American Malt• First-ever release containing Jack Daniels' American Malt (100% malted barley)• Exhibits notes of Sugar Smacks cereal, maple syrup, caramel, and hazelnut• Noticeably sweeter than traditional Jack Daniels products without being artifici...2025-04-0239 minChasing ConsciousnessChasing ConsciousnessEMBODIED COGNITION MEETS BUDDHISM - Evan Thompson PhD #69What is the relationship between our cognition and our bodies in the natural environment? How do we reconcile the presence of mind in life without splitting them into a dualism? What are the similarities between cognitive science and the buddhist view of the mind? How can we resist the bifurcation of nature into subjective and objective?In this episode we have the important topic of embodied cognition to raise our awareness about, that is the importance of our biologically lived experience to our perspective of world. So we get into the biologist and neuroscientist...2025-04-011h 36The Open Sketchbook PodcastThe Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 3: The Book That Put Me On My PathIn our first host-led episode of the Open Sketchbook Podcast, episode three, Evan Kitson reflects on his artistic journey, highlighting the significant influence of Juliette Aristides' book, Classical Drawing Atelier, and the impact of the highly influential graphic novel Arkham Asylum. He discusses the challenges of learning proportion in art, the importance of community in artistic growth, and the lessons learned from both traditional and contemporary artists. Evan emphasizes the need for flexibility in artistic processes and encourages listeners to engage with their own creative practices in a decisively non-procedural manner. Check out the links below!2025-03-0727 minSEALs In RecoverySEALs In RecoverySEALs In Recovery - The Untold Mental Battles of Soldiers Episode 2Send us a text🚀 Ready to make a difference? Tune in to John H's podcast and discover how you can support veterans on their path to recovery! #SealsInRecoveryIf You Want To Drink, That's Your Business.  If You Want To Stop, That's Our Business.  John Hawley welcomes Evan Thompson, Co-Founder of SEALs In Recovery to the table.  Evan shares his story while John shares his memories.  Follow SEALs In Recovery by visiting our website www.SealsInRecovery.com or on social media. Support the showFollow SEALs In Recovery by visiting...2025-02-281h 06Much Ado About MuppetsMuch Ado About Muppets1: A Midsummer Night's Dream On this inaugural episode of Much Ado About Muppets, Sasha guides Peter and Evan through their muppet-filled, but controversial take on A Midsummer Night's Dream. But first, guests Lauren Grace Thompson and Ian Geers delight us with "King Bear" a muppet re-casting of King Lear.Follow us on Instagram!-Lauren Grace Thompson and Ian Geers are the (award-winning!) creators/writers/directors of Fawx & Stallion and The Vanishing Act. They have dedicated countless hours pitching reworked versions of literary and theatrical classics in the hopes of entertaining...2025-02-1958 minTraining UnleashedTraining UnleashedUnleashing the Competitive Mindset: Success, Resilience & Leadership with Jake ThompsonIn this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Jake Thompson, founder of Compete Every Day, to explore the power of mindset, resilience, and competition in achieving success. Jake shares insights on how adopting a competitive mentality can help individuals and teams push past obstacles, stay motivated, and reach their full potential.Key Topics Discussed: The Power of a Competitive Mindset – How embracing competition can drive personal and professional success. Building Resilience – Overcoming obstacles and staying motivated in challenging times. Leadership and High-Performance Habits – Key strategies for inspiring teams and foster...2025-02-0532 minNonsenselessNonsenselessInterview with Comic Book Creator Evan Black - Creator of the Wasatch Wonders Comic BookGreg, Jeff, JC and Jared interview local Utah comic book creator Evan Black. After inspiration from the Marvel Avengers wanted to see what heroes in Utah would look like, he created the Wasatch Wonders. Here is heroic tale of creativity and fight with cancer. https://jeff-wheeler.com/writers-block/product/nonsenseless-special-10-store-credits-15-off/2025-02-031h 00The Aged Out PodcastThe Aged Out PodcastAged Out Podcast 124 || Harvey ThompsonThe hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, sit down with current Percussion Director at North Carolina A&T and Cofounder of BYOS, Harvey Thompson. 2025-01-121h 00Love & PhilosophyLove & PhilosophyLiving Beyond the Blind Spot with Philosopher Evan ThompsonSend a love message  Happy 2025 ❤️ everyone. Philosopher Evan Thompson discusses 'The Blind Spot' which delves into the complexities of human perception, science, and the interconnectedness of nature. Together Andrea Hiott and Evan Thompson explore themes such as the impact of idealized scientific models on our understanding of reality, the importance of integrating arts and humanities with STEM disciplines, and the urgency of addressing ecological and meaning crises. The episode also touches on the historical context and influences behind Thompson's work, including his upbringing around pioneering thinkers like Lynn Margulis, Francisco Varela and Gregory Bateson. Evan wrote The B...2025-01-011h 19Thales’ WellThales’ WellOn Remaking Science with Evan ThompsonIn this episode, I am joined for a fascinating conversation with philosopher Evan Thompson as we delve into his thought-provoking book The Blind Spot. We discuss this collaboration with scientists Marcelo Gleiser and Adam Frank, his insights on reconciling the “scientific image” and the “manifest image” of the world, and the interplay between subjective experience and objective inquiry. Thompson explains what he means by the "blind spot" of scientific materialism—challenging assumptions about objectivity, reductionism, and the relationship between lived experience, forms of life and scientific knowledge. Thompson offers a compelling critique of reductionist views, proposing instead a vision of science...2024-12-091h 03Astrology Unbound with Evan Nathaniel GrimAstrology Unbound with Evan Nathaniel GrimWe're Back for Season 2: Sorting Through All the Seismic ChangesAnd we're back! In the Season 2 Premiere, Evan Nathaniel Grim offers his commentary on a wide range of events that occurred in between seasons, including the Presidential Election, the fall of the Syrian Government, the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the bird flu, the accusations against Jay Z, the Netflix docuseries based on the JonBenet Ramsey case, and much more.This episode also addresses current transits including the Mars-Venus opposition which is sparking some relationship drama. Evan also predicts the potential events leading up to Inauguration Day. Join us for an episode that promises to challenge...2024-12-0958 minDr. John VervaekeDr. John VervaekeDecoding the Enigma of Consciousness: Life, Cognition, and the Nature of Awareness | Evan ThompsonJohn Vervaeke and Evan Thompson continue the exploration of life, cognition, and consciousness, drawing from interdisciplinary collaboration and philosophical discourse. The discussion challenges reductionist perspectives in biology, examines organisms as autonomous agents, and questions the adequacy of current models to explain life's complexities. Consciousness is explored through presence and embodiment, while also debating the roles of large language models like ChatGPT in understanding cognitive processes. By integrating philosophical and phenomenological perspectives, the episode addresses the interconnectedness of consciousness, cognition, and life, transcending traditional mind-matter dichotomies and emphasizing the significance of embodiment in cognitive functions.  Evan Thompson is a...2024-10-041h 26The Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.comThe Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.comEpisode 70: Evan Thompson of Dual SportEvan Thompson joins the podcast to talk about qualifying for the U.S. Amateur and launching his company Dual Sport, built to help athletes who play more than one sport. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube2024-08-1330 minBoardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinBoardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinThompson Paine (Anthropic): "The Potential of AI Technology is Massive"(0:00) Intro.(1:05) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:52) Start of interview. (2:28) Thompson's origin story.(3:42) His startup work at Quizlet (joined a 5 person team) and Stripe (from 2k to 8k employees). Joined Anthropic in early 2023.(6:25) On China-US relations, and the course he teaches at Vanderbilt Law School: Emerging Technologies, Law, and U.S.-China Competition.(11:04) On startup incorporations, Delaware, and other thoughts for entrepreneurs. Reference to Stripe Atlas.(14:18) Unveiling the AI investment landscape. Increase in capital and talent in AI technologies. "Companies at t...2024-07-1752 minNew Business Jump Start ShowNew Business Jump Start Show6. Having Difficult Conversations with Employees with George ThompsonGeorge Thompson is a human resources consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Having worked most recently for companies like United Parcel Service (UPS) and the non-profit Institute on Aging, George helps businesses with employee & labor relations, crisis & risk management, and reorganizing and changing organizational culture around performance management. Over the years, George has developed some “rules of engagement” when it comes to having those difficult conversations with employees that sometimes we wish we could avoid. In order to resolve situations in a positive way, he suggests we: Have those conversations in person or over Zoom at t...2024-06-0325 minDr. John VervaekeDr. John VervaekeThe Blind Spot in Perception: Evan Thompson on Cognitive Science, Asian Philosophy, and Mystical InsightEvan Thompson is a philosopher and author, specializing in the integration of cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and Asian philosophical traditions. Based at the University of British Columbia, his work, including his recent book 'The Blind Spot', examines the intersections of consciousness, experience, and reality through a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach.   Can cognitive science, philosophy, and mysticism hold the keys to resolving our modern meaning crisis?    Join John Vervaeke and Evan Thompson in a captivating exploration of how these disciplines converge to address this pressing issue. The conversation showcases Thompson's interdisciplinary approach, dra...2024-05-101h 14Secular Dharma Foundation PodcastSecular Dharma Foundation PodcastInterview: Evan ThompsonEvan Thompson is a writer and professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He works on the nature of the mind, the self, and human experience. His work combines cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, and cross-cultural philosophy, especially Asian philosophical traditions. He is the author of Why I Am Not a Buddhist (Yale University Press, 2020); Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy (Columbia University Press, 2015); Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind (Harvard University Press, 2007); and Colour Vision: A Study in Cognitive Science and the Philosophy of...2024-02-0558 minDr. John VervaekeDr. John VervaekeExploring Consciousness: Cognitive Science Meets Meditation | Philosophy of Meditation #5 with Evan ThompsonIn the fifth episode of the Philosophy of Meditation series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Evan Thompson, a renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher, to explore the symbiosis of meditation, cognitive science, and philosophy. The episode highlights how Evan's early meditation practice shaped his philosophical outlook, emphasizing the experiential depth revealed by meditative states about consciousness. Discussions cover the transformative social aspects of meditation and philosophical views on death, underscoring Evan's perspective that meditation enriches, but should not solely define, philosophy. This insightful conversation traverses the transformative potential of meditation beyond calming the mind, delving into its...2024-02-021h 16Archispeak PodcastArchispeak Podcast#319 - Goodbye and Good RiddanceMain topic: Evan leads us in an AI workshop.As we finish off 2023, we discuss the final printed Architect Magazine, the old ways of hoarding imagery for project inspiration in 3-ring binders, the demise of paper periodicals, what it was like when we could actually remember and recall information from our own memory, our strategy for passing the ARE’s, and then Evan leads us in an AI workshop with some image generation, text generation, and deep fake audio examples to give us a taste of what artificial intelligence tools are currently capable of.Episode li...2023-12-281h 13ArchispeakArchispeak#319 - Goodbye and Good RiddanceMain topic: Evan leads us in an AI workshop.As we finish off 2023, we discuss the final printed Architect Magazine, the old ways of hoarding imagery for project inspiration in 3-ring binders, the demise of paper periodicals, what it was like when we could actually remember and recall information from our own memory, our strategy for passing the ARE’s, and then Evan leads us in an AI workshop with some image generation, text generation, and deep fake audio examples to give us a taste of what artificial intelligence tools are currently capable of.Episode li...2023-12-281h 13TRXLTRXL141: ‘AI is Not Your Strategy’, with Mehdi Nourbakhsh and Scott ThompsonMehdi Nourbakhsh, Ph.D. of YegaTech and Scott Thompson of SSOE Group join the podcast to talk about how YegaTech and SSOE are working together to create an AI implementation strategy for a 1,000 person AEC firm. We also talk about Mehdi’s latest book on AI for AEC, why firms should be working to develop technology implementation strategies based on business goals rather than simply chasing after the shiny new thing, the importance of focusing on people in the implementation of AI in the AEC industry, the need to address people-related challenges to create a culture of innovation, and mo...2023-12-121h 20The Journey with Clayton NelsonThe Journey with Clayton NelsonEvan Thompson: How to Turn Doubt into Drive | Ep. 16In this episode, we're joined by Evan Thompson, an athlete turned social media influencer who has been on an incredible journey of self-discovery and resilience. From being a committed football and golf player at Florida Tech to facing the crushing news of his football program being discontinued, Evan's story is a compelling lesson in navigating life's curveballs.  But it doesn't end there; after a year of soul-searching and hitting emotional lows, Evan experienced a turnaround that led him to break records at Kennesaw State University and amass thousands of followers across all social media platforms. We discuss th...2023-09-1230 minKappa Kappa Psi PresentsKappa Kappa Psi PresentsEvan Thompson for National BoTWelcome to this special episode of Kappa Kappa Psi Presents! Join Derrick Mills and the National Nominations Committee as they interview Evan Thompson about his platform for the role of National Board of Trustees member for 2023 - 2027.2023-05-1049 minMillion Dollar RelationshipsMillion Dollar RelationshipsFinding Purpose Through Art with Ruben RojasWelcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast! Today, we are discussing life, the power of art, and the importance of personal growth with Ruben Rojas. Ruben Rojas is a Santa Monica-based contemporary artist and designer known for his "Live Through Love" campaign and for co-founding the nonprofit company Beautify Earth. In 2017, Rojas was included in CBS Los Angeles' list of "Best Los Angeles Artists You Need To Know About," and later that year, the artist gave a TEDx talk about the regenerative power of outdoor art.  In 2019, Rojas launched his apparel line, promoting the same messages of h...2023-04-2826 minGuru Viking PodcastGuru Viking PodcastEp193: Waking, Dreaming, Being - Dr Evan ThompsonIn this episode I am once again joined by Dr Evan Thompson: Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, an Associate Member of the Department of Asian Studies and the Department of Psychology, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
 Dr Thompson discusses his 2014 book ‘Waking, Dreaming, Being’ and takes a deep dive into the self from the point of view of the world’s contemplative traditions as well as neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Dr Thompson shares his life-long fasciation with the way in which consciousness and the sense of self change across different phases of the w...2023-03-171h 15Consciousness Is All There IsConsciousness Is All There IsThe Self: a Reality or a Concept? Dr. Tony Nader with Dr. Evan ThompsonIn this episode Dr. Nader and Dr. Evan Thompson discuss consciousness and the Self from different spiritual and scientific perspectives. How the sense of self is constructed and changes in different states of consciousness. What is the self in relation to consciousness and the nature of ultimate reality? Dr. Evan Thompson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and an Associate Member of both the Department of Asian Studies and the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and his work combines cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology...2023-01-3058 minConsciousness Is All There IsConsciousness Is All There IsThe Self: A Reality or A Concept? Dr. Tony Nader with Dr. Evan ThompsonIn this episode Dr. Nader and Dr. Evan Thompson discuss consciousness and the Self from different spiritual and scientific perspectives. How the sense of self is constructed and changes in different states of consciousness. What is the self in relation to consciousness and the nature of ultimate reality? Dr. Evan Thompson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and an Associate Member of both the Department of Asian Studies and the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and his work combines cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology...2023-01-3058 minConsciousness Is All There IsConsciousness Is All There IsThe Self: a Reality or a Concept? Dr. Tony Nader with Dr. Evan ThompsonIn this episode Dr. Nader and Dr. Evan Thompson discuss consciousness and the Self from different spiritual and scientific perspectives. How the sense of self is constructed and changes in different states of consciousness. What is the self in relation to consciousness and the nature of ultimate reality?Dr. Evan Thompson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and an Associate Member of both the Department of Asian Studies and the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and his work combines cognitive science, philosophy...2023-01-3058 minThe Greg Krino ShowThe Greg Krino ShowDocumentary of "The Real American" Evan Thompson | Film Producer Stan WongStan Wong is producing a documentary called "The Real American," which tells the story of Evan Thompson III - who, for 45 years, would wave a large American flag at low flying military airplanes as they passed over his house in the desert outside Las Vegas. Alongside the story of Evan, the film also features vignettes of A-10 pilot Chris Beckman, WW2 Navy sailor Doris Miller, and F-16 pilot Heather Penney. The Real American will be released this summer. You can watch the trailer at TheRealAmericanFilm.com.Stan Wong made his first film "Lonely" in 2010 and immediately fell...2023-01-2347 minBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneEvan Thompson: Is Mediation a "mind science?"The idea that meditation is a "mind science" is popular, but in this interview Canadian philosopher Evan Thompson argues that this claim does not stand up to either scientific or philosophical scrutiny. As one of the pioneers of the Embodied Cognition movement Thompson reminds us that the Mind is not restricted to the Brain and we must also consider how other recent discoveries in neuroscience fail to support the claim that meditation provides neutral scientific insight into how the Mind really works. Links and References: Evan Thompson's website Why I am not a Buddhist by Evan...2022-11-2553 minBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneFree Episode Transcript with Evan ThompsonThis is a free transcript for BS 198 with Evan Thompson, author of "Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind." Since this is an encore episode the transcript if being provided for free to give a sample of the content available to Premium subscribers. Premium subscribers also get the entire back catalogue of audio content.  You can sign up at: https://my.libsyn.com/auth/login/show_id/18369 Integration with Apple subscriptions is coming in the Fall!  2022-07-2200 minBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneBrain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for EveryoneEmbodied Cognition with Evan ThompsonThis month's episode of Brain Science is a free encore playing of my interview with Evan Thompson about his book Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind. We discuss how the enactive approach to embodied cognition offers potential clues to the mystery of how the brain can generate Consciousness. A free episode transcript is also available. This is the 2nd of two free encore episodes that are being shared to give listeners a taste of the diverse content available to Premium subscribers. Premium subscribers have access to over 100 additional episodes of Brain Science along...2022-07-2256 minBrain Science Show Notes - Brain ScienceBrain Science Show Notes - Brain ScienceEmbodied Cognition with Evan Thompson (BS 198) Evan Thompson (click to play, R click to download This month's episode of Brain Science is a free encore playing of my interview with Evan Thompson about his book Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind. We discuss how the enactive approach to embodied cognition offers potential clues to the mystery of how the brain can generate Consciousness. A free episode transcript is also available.The embodied cognition movement is an approach within cognitive neuroscience that includes philosophers, neuroscientists, psychologists and computer scientists. The key idea is that cognition, which includes thinking...2022-07-2200 minGuru Viking PodcastGuru Viking PodcastEp158: Why I Am Not A Buddhist - Dr Evan ThompsonDr Evan Thompson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia an Associate Member of the Department of Asian Studies and the Department of Psychology, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
 Evan recounts his upbringing in his father’s intentional community, the Lindisfarne Association, and shares stories of childhood encounters with teachers of Zen, Sufism, Tibetan Buddhism, Yoga, and more. Evan traces his intellectual and academic trajectories, and reflects on the problems of community dynamics and religious perennialism that his father’s community faced. Evan then outlines his critique of what he calls ‘Buddhist Exceptio...2022-07-151h 44Under the SunUnder the Sun#91 Michael ThompsonEvan and Michael discuss cancel culture and then review season three of Amazon Prime's: The Boys 2022-07-151h 03Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan TurnerPoint Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan TurnerWarriors Season Continues (feat. Klay Thompson)It's still Warriors season on Point Forward as Andre & Evan talk trade deadlines and discuss all of the free agency moves that have been happening around the league. Later the man, the myth, the legend Klay Thompson joins the show to talk about the championship parade, the long journey back from injury, his love for boating despite losing his favorite captain's hat, "Game 6 Klay" vs "China Klay" and the camaraderie of a team that allowed him space to heal, be himself and return to make a significant contribution to another championship win (42:33). Learn more about...2022-07-011h 20A Queer UnderstandingA Queer UnderstandingEvan Glass, Montgomery County Councilmember At LargeCouncilmember Evan Glass discusses what it's like to be the first openly gay councilmember & his advocacy work.https://www.evanglass.com/https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/Social media: @evanmglass Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand 2022-06-2833 min