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The Ten Thousand ThingsTalking neurodiversity and mental health with those who don't get itSam and Joe answer listener Lou's question which is:"How do you talk about mental health or neurodiversity with people who don’t get it?"Image: Noah Buscher2025-06-161h 10
The Ten Thousand ThingsReactivitySam and Joe take on listener Liv’s topic about reaction, reactivity and being “triggered”. This leads to personal reflections on responses to geopolitical events and other things in life that lead them to react strongly. Some big world problems get a thorough going over and some interpersonal beefs get ironed out. Image: Johannes Plenio2025-06-021h 22
The Ten Thousand ThingsTao Te Ching - Verse 2Sam and Joe reunite to tackle Verse Two of the Tao Te Ching:Everybody on earth knowingthat beauty is beautifulmakes ugliness.Everybody knowingthat goodness is goodmakes wickedness. For being and nonbeingarise together;hard and easycomplete each other;long and shortshape each other;note and voicemake the music together;before and afterfollow each other. That’s why the wise souldoes without doing,teaches without talking.The thin...2025-05-181h 03
The Ten Thousand ThingsTao Te Ching - Verse 1Sam and Joe discuss Verse One of the Tao Te Ching and how it relates to their own experience of reality. TAO called TAO is not TAO.Names can name no lasting name.Nameless: the origin of heaven and earth.Naming: the mother of ten thousand things.Empty of desire, perceive mystery.Filled with desire, perceive manifestations.These have the same source, but different names.Call them both deep-Deep and deep again deep:The gateway t...2025-04-0653 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsMaking the darkness consciousSam and Joe are back after a long break with a juicy quote from their old friend Carl Jung. Myths, archetypes, figures of light, dark caves with dragons and treasure, it's a wild ride. Enjoy! 2024-11-1543 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsFilmThinking back on favourite films, it becomes clear what they say about us. Cinema, the Psyche, unveiling Inner HeroesIt's always therapy and psychoanalysis around here, movies are the vehicle. Favourite films reflect deep psychological themes and evolving personal identities. What we once found aspirational in a character, we might later rethink, or realise it was not the healthiest hero to have. Others may have been right for the time. So we mainly talk about movies our younger selves were drawn to, Pulp Fiction, Terminator 2, The Matrix, Le Samurai, The Thin Red Line, Beaches, When...2024-04-3054 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsBromanceDo most straight men reserve their truest love and romance for other men? Marilyn Frye thinks so, and today we consider a quote from her classic book of feminist essays The Politics of RealityWe found ourselves in agreement with Frye's observations. But we debate and detail the angles: Is heterosexual male culture (always) homoerotic?Do men save their 'best' for each other?Do many men find truer friendship with other men because they feel more comfortable around each other? Why?Is this a problem? How much so?Why would a man be 'less himself' around w...2024-04-2454 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsFOMO, JOMO and beyondMoving from Fear, to Joy of Missing Out and beyond both. FOMO arises from projection and fantasy, as does a lot of the imagined enjoyment of the imagined pleasures.We might imagine that:everything we want is outside ourselvespleasure, meaning or peak experiences must be mediated by something: people, substances, or outside eventsthat we have to follow a formula to achieve themWe chew over the classic cliche FOMO of music festivals, and unearth some insights: the positives of turning towards your own prioritiespursuing projects and personal growth brings the gr...2024-04-161h 02
The Ten Thousand ThingsAttachmentIs Attachment Theory the new Myers-Briggs? NoIs it helping? Yes! Is attachment also about friendship, family and self relationships? Yes!Is it the magic bullet? Kind of, if you study Attachment Styles in depth, and do the workIt's The Dance of Attachment in Relationships!In our return to podding for a new season, (sorry to disappear, reasons!!) we explore the nuanced world of attachment styles their profound influence on our relationships and self-awarenessWe delve into the complexities of understanding anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment stylestracing their roots back to ea...2024-04-101h 23
The Ten Thousand ThingsEnvyStudy envy to find messages from our future selvesWe unpack the role of envy, not as a toxic emotion to be avoided or ashamed of, but a normal feeling that gives us clues to understanding our unmet desires, unfulfilled potential, and prompting necessary change.envy vs jealousy. Jealousy is possessiveness, envy is wanting what others have, or wanting to be thembecoming less envious of others as we get olderthe emptiness at the heart of existence remains in place no matter who we are or what we havehouse prices, salaries, wealth distributioncomplex, changing feelings, hiding then...2024-01-201h 03
The Ten Thousand ThingsNew Year, New You?Neurodivergence, New Years Resolutions, and Future FocusWe welcome the New Year byevaluating the usefulness of New Years resolutionssharing the honest struggles we’ve hadsmall triumphsAli shares her journey to quit smoking and the strategies she employs.a positive version of sunk cost fallacy, where we are motivated to defend small gains and build on them https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_costmaking excuses and justifications for not taking responsibilitytricking yourself into doing things your mind is resistingquitting/reducing drinkingcleaner living, bad skin after xmas blowoutthe power of vanity in keeping motivatedAli and Sam pl...2024-01-1243 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsWho's your guru?Who's Your Guru? (and is Slavoj Žižek any good?)Sam, Joe and Ali discuss gurus, including the online type:our times are thick with public intellectuals, influencers, and self-proclaimed experts Sam's frequent references to Slavoj Žižek, and Joe's conclusion that he doesn't make much sense, and isn't much chop intellectually. Sam on literal guru worship in the Hare Krishnas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_for_Krishna_Consciousnessshould we just speak for ourselves, rather than filter our thoughts or present them in relation to influential figures?figures like Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray the res...2023-12-2248 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsDo we ever fully recover from a breakdown?Possible triggers. A confronting episode but one we are proud of. Sam, Joe, and Ali explore the impacts, recovery and residues of mental breakdowns.The recent Robbie Williams documentary has kicked off many discussions about mental healthRobbie's demeanour on screen reminded Ali of herself. He was had extraordinary energy before his collapse, as did Ali, with full time work, a small child, a backyard farm and making sourdough from scratchIn the present, Ali can see that something inside Williams is 'still broken' or 'empty' even though he remains functional in most areas of lifeThis led Ali to consider...2023-12-0255 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsBeing the victimWe explore the experience of identifying as victim, through personal stories and theory, and of course the potential of spirituality and psychotherapy in helping move through, and renounce identities over time.We discuss the dangers of adhering to a single identity label, and the benefit of taking responsibility for our own actions and healing, while being aware that we are also inescapably interconnected with others. Identities such as Victim are necessary and useful, and can arise naturally from a life event such as an accident, an assault, or injustice, but also from ordinary childhood experiences, a...2023-11-2454 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsTo Post or Not to Post?Only posting about shit you have personal experience of? Ali explains why white middle class people should maybe shut up. Team discuss different social media platforms and shouting into the voidPosting hot photos on Instagram as awareness raising? The power of posting about stuff you have lived experience with. Sam talks about the power of herd acceptance and how minds change more often than people realise. The advantages of podcasts over social media for actually learning things. The team discuss the information space and Australian politics. Joe talks about becoming a centrist because he’s so sick of being in...2023-11-1750 min
The UEA Nursing PodcastMeet the Lecturer - With Joe Ellis-GageIn this episode the tables are turned on regular interviewer Joe. Find out if Joe grew up always wanting to be a nurse and work out just how many jobs he has had!2023-11-1613 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsJesus is my homieThe team discuss a quote from Christian mystic Emmett Fox on grievances:“Going over old grievances mentally, thinking how badly someone acted at some time, for instance, and recalling the details, has the effect of revivifying that which was quietly expiring of neglect.”Joe quotes the cliché that “Having a resentment is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to get sick” and links resentments to addiction. Ali talks about how resentments led to disordered eating.Joe proposes complete forgiveness for all harms and Sam says “That’s Christianity!” and also Hare Krishna. The team discuss political resentments and justified re...2023-11-101h 04
The Ten Thousand ThingsHaving a Menty BWe discuss mental breakdowns: the need we all have occasionally, the experience of it, and the benefits! Joe, Sam and Ali have had at least one menty b each, as many people now call them. An almost loving and affectionate term, which suggests that this process is something we could maybe greet like a friend. However, it can be very frightening, and isolating, and difficult for others. We talk about the role of work pressures, unsustainable domestic roles, and the intensity of family life. 'Capitalism' gets a lot of the blame for mental breakdowns, from Ali and...2023-09-2957 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsLetting go of friendsThe team discuss the art of letting go of friends. Outgrowing friends or just growing in different directions? Joe says if you start judging friends it’s the beginning of the end. We get into painful friendship break ups. Platonic friendships – are men just biding their time? Sam recalls dating the hottest woman on Brunswick St, just to put it on the public record. Joe & Ali discuss their own weird bipolar friendship. Sam sings some Peter Allen. Deep conversations between men without mind altering substances – are they possible? Everyone wants to tell Ali and Jo...2023-09-1658 min
Deans Counsel20: Joe White (Illinois/Michigan) on The "Human-ness" of Being DeanA podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSEL-On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Joe White, President Emeritus of the University of Illinois system and Dean Emeritus of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Given his decades-long history as a leader in both academia and the corporate world, Joe is especially qualified to speak about just about anything relating to the "privilege of leadership," and covers much of it this conversation. Notable topics in...2023-09-1538 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsHow do we know therapy is working?Sam, Joe and Ali reflect on our experiences in therapy. Sometimes the results seem clear – other times they’re hard to see. All agree it’s important to compare your progress to your past self, not some idealised perfect self. We discuss people who don’t think they need therapy. Ali mentions people who “prefer to work things out themselves”. Sam discusses the frustration of the session ending after 50 minutes – Joe says he wants an 8 hour MDMA therapy session – Sam wants to get on the ketamine.Parents get a light going over. Sam discusses a breakt...2023-09-0844 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsCompromiseWe ask if we are willing to compromise to be in a long-term monogamous relationship?Sam discusses how to, whether we need to and to what extent we need to compromise.Ali shares how a lot of women have fallen in love with the idea of being single.We acknowledge all relationships require compromise however can we compromise our values? Can your values be flexible or do we become stuck in our ways the longer we remain single?We also discuss in distorted times do distorted dynamics come in to play...2023-08-291h 01
The Ten Thousand ThingsAre the blokes ok?This week we listened to a Mamamia podcast where Mia Freedman interviews Caitlin Moran on her latest book "What about men?" and discuss our thoughts.We acknowledge we are all victims of the patriarchy, but what tools do men have to help dismantle it? Why don't they identify with feminism and why are the gravitating towards extreme figures?Ali explains why feminism has been helpful in plight of women, however men are not identifying with these strategies. Why can't men post photos of themselves and not be ridiculed? Joe felt the interview was...2023-08-201h 02
The Ten Thousand ThingsFeelpinionsWhat are feelpinions? - Ali shares her definition and how she views it through a Dialectical Behavioural lens of logic and emotion. Sam elaborates why all extremes are mutually constitutive and why logic needs emotion and emotion needs logic, Joe however, wants more facts.We ask how do feelpinions affect our day to day? Are they needed to run the country or just good value in the cricket group chat?We share what sources we use to get our facts and how the perceived value of those facts influence how we feel about them. Ali...2023-08-1054 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Meaning of Life"The meaning of life" Welcome back Joe and welcome to a new format. Here at the ten thousand things we have decided to tackle the ten thousand things that distract us from loving awareness one thing at a time, so we will now be devoting each episode to one topic where we can really delve into the questions we ask. This week we have TTTT listener Oly ask us what is the meaning of life? We explore what means to us personally and what does it mean for us collectively. Sam believes we need to take responsibility of our...2023-07-3038 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsNigella - (no Joe show)Something a little different from The Ten Thousand Things, Joe is taking a well deserved break in beautiful Vietnam so Sam and Ali take the opportunity to discuss all things Autism/ADHD through their lived experiences. 1 - How has neurodiversity contributed to our biggest successes and failures? Sam and Ali share how their neurodiversity impacts their day to day lives, are we doing the right things at the right time? We also share how we've learnt to work with our differences rather than against it. 2 - Who runs the world? Women, young women specifically. We discuss how...2023-07-141h 28
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Bonobos of NaarmSelf actualisation / non monogamy / Communism 1 - Quotation corner "Ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always thought you should be" David Bowie Ali explains why this quote resonated with her. Sam discusses why finding your medium for expression is so important and Joe shares how he's found contentment through podcasting. We discuss trying to find your cultural capital and is self actualisation just faking it until you make it? 2 - Non monogamy. Sam explains the patriarchal dynamics of chimpanzees and the matricentric dynamics of bonobos and how we are not so different from...2023-05-291h 27
The Ten Thousand Things"Family values"Our parent's values / Crying / Jaded dating profiles1 - How did our parents values shape our own?Ali shares how she's not only grown into her parents' values. Sam explores the dichotomy of how his parents created a culture of questioning in a Hare Krishna environment and Joe shares how his parents politics influenced their values. We also ask whether boomers will ever be able to see how good they had it.2 - Is crying for losers?Ali shares how her views on crying have changed...2023-05-111h 32
The Ten Thousand ThingsEveryone's a 10, and We Are All OneLeaning in, to content, confidence and courage.Do we read books anymore? / How do you rate yourself? / Is spirituality just watered down religion?1 - Are you a book dragon or a book worm? We ask how in an ever increasing time poor society is there time to read and does it matter what medium and content you're reading?Sam shares why he believes physical books are not necessary and that reading and learning are more accessible than ever before. Joe is worried the kids are not reading...2023-03-311h 18
The Ten Thousand ThingsBe Here NowHow the language of therapy took over dating / The little things that help / Death 1 - Are we able to diagnose our dates? Should we? Ali discusses if therapists are having proxy relationships through us or is it better to just focus on clear communication instead? Joe finds "red flags" limiting and wants a more nuanced conversation. Sam shares how the mystery of long term relationships remains. We also discuss if datings apps are ruining monogamy or do we all just want to stay in the lavender haze?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/11/style/therapy-speak-dating.html...2023-03-161h 03
The Ten Thousand ThingsBenefits!The benefits of large language models including Chat GPT / The benefits of neurodiversity / The benefits of working on yourself1 - What are the benefits of emerging AI technologies? Will it advance us or be our undoing?Will Joe's doomsday predictions come to fruition or will it be a golden age for human creativity? Ali has mixed feelings, will we make not just our jobs but ourselves redundant? Sam is hoping if not for complete marxist revolution that it will create a universal usefulness guarantee where we are all earning, learning and caring.2...2023-02-281h 05
The Ten Thousand ThingsBig Gratitude for Cat Dad EnergyThrowing soup at paintings / Cat dads vs dog dads / Gratitude - yeah or nah? 1 - We delve into the effectiveness of political protests. Is throwing soup at a painting going to fix the climate crisis? Are Gen Z’s really the “last generation”? Joe shares some stories of his historical political activism and why he thinks his way was better. Ali shares some insights from a Gen Z and why they may not be the last generation but in the current political landscape it might feel like it. Sam doesn’t care that he may never see a...2023-02-101h 13
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Overwhelm - Prognosis, Pedagogy and ParachutesWe return for Season 2. Life before and after ADHD treatment / Sam on learning / You are falling through the air without a parachute, but don't worry, there is no ground.1. Joe asked, so Sam explains that before treatment for ADHD, getting things done was endlessly frustrating and chaotic. It's not magically better now, but there's been many improvements and achievements in around nine months. To be fair a lot of that is also coming from a lot of groundwork done in therapy before drug treatment. We also talk bipolar disorder, and some differences in experience between conditions with...2023-01-311h 07
The Fantasy Giant12.29 Championship Weekend Week 16 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho are still alive and fighting to bring home the trophies. They recap El Scorcho's big win over the Giant in the Legacy League. Meanwhile, Joe advances in the Coast2Coast and will play El Scorcho even though he outscored him by 100 pts last week. All this plus the quick three and the cutest guest picker kills our hopes of championships. 2022-12-2929 minThe Fantasy Giant12.22.22 High Points When it Matters 15 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap Round 1 of the fantasy playoffs and week 15. It's the rematch everyone has been waiting for as the Fantasy Giant takes on El Scorcho in the Legacy League Semi-Final. Meanwhile, they are on opposite sides of the bracket in the Coast2Coast Dynasty league, and Scorcho survives another week in the Chopping Block. Plus, this may be the best weekend of the NFL in past years, with 9 televised games this Holiday weekend. 2022-12-2229 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsA Christmas Special - Xmas vs JoeChristmas in the bin? What can be redeemed in it? / Note to self: 'let it stream' / That's Facts - A dark brooding romantic fixer upper1. Christmas - Quite a few people are not into Christmas at all so here is a A Christmas Survival GuideWhy do people hate christmas? Hear from the internet masses here - it's a lot of the same reasons that Joe does. Too much booze, too much pretend, enforced intimacy, stress, loss, sadness and expense. Not having the extended family, and when there was the extended family, it wasn't great...2022-12-2050 minThe Fantasy Giant12.15 From Worst to First Week 14 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap their week 14 matchup along with all the other matchups from the Legacy, Coast2Coast and Chopping Block. The Fantasy Giant gets to enact a rule to help put him in the playoffs against an old rival. Plus the quick 3, and a weekend watch with Saturday NFL football. 2022-12-1532 minThe Fantasy Giant12.8 Win or stay home Week 13 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho get set for their big matchup as its win and get in for them in the Legacy League. El Scorcho saw this coming in the preseason and dislikes his chances. Meanwhile, the Giant is trying to balance his stress among multiple must-win scenarios. All this plus a Final 4 team from a year ago gets chopped, Team Beers is a week away from imPERFECTION and the quick three and a light weekend watch. 2022-12-0924 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsDo not seek the truth - A vague understanding of SengcanRevolution? / Do not seek the truth, only cease to cherish opinions / PaparazziWe mention Sengcan a lot: sage, poet and 3rd Patriarch of Chan Buddhism. Famous for (maybe) writing Xinxin Ming sutra (scripture/poem). Read it here. It begins like this:The Great Way is not difficult / for those who have no preferencesWhen love and hate are both absent / everything becomes clear and undisguisedMake the smallest distinction, however / and heaven and earth are set infinitely apartIf you wish to see the truth / then h...2022-12-0356 minThe Fantasy Giant12.1 Why do they hate us Week 12 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 12 of the fantasy season as the two had much different experiences this weekend. Joe loses his matchup and the WHP prize by 1.1pts while Greg gets himself in the playoff picture with a .2 victory of his own and adds in a high points victory over his cohost in the Coast2Coast league. Plus a Final 4 finisher from last year is chopped before MNF, a weekend watch full of championship football and Joe suggests the Legacy league takes a page from the NHL. 2022-12-0133 minThe Fantasy Giant11.24 Future Endeavors - Week 11 RecapIs all these two do complain when they lose and brag when they win? Oh so you're used to it by now. The Biggest Joe and G.Funk recap week 11 in the family of leagues. The Behemoth takes down the Giant in a big way. Team Beers remains imperfect and the chopping block has its most thrilling finish of the season. Plus, the quick 3 and a weekend watch full of football. 2022-11-2435 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEvery Time the Sun Comes UpBoundaries / The idea of your mother is not your mother / That's facts - the magical vagina and the song of the magical penis1. Boundaries, romantic fiascos, anxious attachment. Why do I wonder if I'm real while waiting for a reply? Texting too much. Getting in touch with exes when there's nothing to discuss. School of Life: Can Exes Be Friends? Thinking you're the good guy, but the motives are all wrong. Every Time the Sun Comes Up (I'm in trouble): Sharon Van Etten Stopping as much dishonesty with yourself and others as you can, is o...2022-11-211h 06The Fantasy Giant11.17 Buzz Saw is BACK Week 10 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 10 of the family of leagues on the Fantasy Giant. The Buzz saw is back to tear through the Legacy League. In the Coast2Coast League, the quest for imperfection remains alive. The quick three features an 8-yard touchdown, and players Russel Wilson was drafted before in the MLB drafts and we get you ready for week 11 with the weekend watch. 2022-11-1735 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsHow Good's the Internet!Why is Sam liking the internet more and more? / Leave the front door open, leave the back door open / Freedom is Obedience to Self-Formulated Rules1. We get into why the internet can be a good presence, and a bit about Joe's experience with click-bait being a big problem even in 'quality' pressSam is happy he can find: good visual artists and audio/video producers, cool stuff to make things with, and pats on the head for making things. Joe has a harder time with the internet - finds it too top down + it shows...2022-11-051h 00The Fantasy Giant11.3 Flying Solo. Week 8 RecapThe Biggest Joe recaps week 8 of the fantasy season as teams found all the points they had been missing the past week. Historic scores across the board as a juggernaut emerges in the Legacy league, and The B.Kings stay HOT. The Coast2Coast standings are getting tighter while Team Beers continues its historic season. Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to Mrs. Fink in the Chopping Block after she was jinxed on last week's show. Plus, the quick 3 and Weekend Watch featuring a Lions Blackout scenario. 2022-11-0323 minThe Fantasy Giant10.27 Halfway There. Week 7 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 7 of the fantasy season. We are 7 weeks into the season, which means its time for the mid-season awards. Hear the MVP, waiver pickup, GM and more as the guys give out their awards. Plus the Quick 3, Weekend Watch and some poor gambling advice. 2022-10-2728 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEat the CookieGrowing up Hare Krishna / Note to self: "I love you. Keep going" / the beach1. Being in the Moomba Parade as a Hare kid, in a fierce competition with the Gas and Fuel Corporation for Moomba float prizes / Krishnas coverage of Moomba Back to Godhead magazine July 1985(Does Moomba mean 'up your bum'? Was it revenge from Bill Onus for Moomba organisers deliberately upstaging Labor Day in a plot against workers?)Hare Krishna Moomba on youtube, closer to 1990George Harrison explains why chanting Hare Krishna does somethingGoing to India. T...2022-10-2757 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Ambassador HotelHeaven and Hell is here and now? 1. Leaving the Ambassador Hotel 2. On clinging 3. Heaven on Earth, or somewhere else?1. Joe at 19 in Bangkok, Thailand. A story he needs to tell, as life has not been the same since, but maybe it can be okay. Taxi drivers. Getting picked up by the tourist police. A strait jacket. A hospital, and a giant syringe. A gripping tale.Hey, maybe humanity is not so bad after all. Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman, also wrote Utopia for Realists2. Clinging: "If we do not cling, everything...2022-10-201h 02The Fantasy Giant10.20 Monday Night FAIL. Week 6 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 6 in the Fantasy season as many teams put up their worst performances. The defending champ goes down in the Chopping Block in historically heartbreaking fashion. Plus the quick 3, Joe brings up Hockey.....and the weekend watch featuring a pitch for the next great Disney+ movie. 2022-10-2031 minThe Fantasy Giant10.13 Day Lot, Dollars on Taysom. Week 5 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho are late but ready to bring you the recap of Week 5 in the Fantasy season. El Scorcho makes a big move in the Legacy League and gets his first W in Coast2Coast. Meanwhile, The Giant stumbles again but was gifted a W because someone feels bad for his IDP team. Plus an early look back at the best and worst picks of the draft, the Quick 3, and Weekend Watch. 2022-10-1429 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsSensitive Sammy1. Socialising 2. 'Am I expanding or contracting?' 3. Highly sensitive persons -HSPWhere did all the house parties go? Did we grow up? Did we get sick of it? What about dinner parties?Is Joe not getting invited to dinner parties? Do they actually happen? Are people afraid their space or their entertaining won't be good enough? Are we all just hellishly busy with whatever? Sam's Attention Deficit Disorder gets in the way of organising get togethers, that's for sure.But what do we actually want from socialising and partying? Is dancing t...2022-10-1239 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEnquire WithinIf you win, you're allowed to cry / Looking outside yourself for what you already have / Being pompous1. Sport can be an antidote to the messy and unresolved nature of life.There may not be a higher meaning to sport, but does there have to be.We need playfulness, and doing things together. Everything can be ridiculous when you look at it the right way, and test cricket really pushes the envelope in that way. Maybe if you can sit through a whole test series without getting distracted constantly, you might be enlightened.2022-10-0152 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Kiwi Clown Mime at the End of the WorldDo normal stuff or get enlightened? / Avoid problems you don't have / Away from climate anxiety1. Listener mail - Eben crushes it with a killer question that really revs us up. Do the 10,000 things, or seek enlightenment? Neither. Both. Thank you so much Eben. Don't let us confuse you about enlightenment, you've got this. Keep doing what you're doing. We are here for this practical, get-on-with-it Mid-West vibe.Guided meditation by Australian Buddhist nuns.Tao te Ching - get into it, it's a great read, lots of good advice, practical, relaxing, and sometimes funny...2022-09-2049 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsAll You Need Is LoveFatherhood, parenting / capitalism / identity1. Camille Paglia, Sexual Personae en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Camille_Paglia / Paternity may be a legal fiction. Who is the father of any son that any son should love him or he any son? James JoyceFeeling like you have to do heaps with yr kids. They wanna chill. So do you. Connect with yr kids through frustration. Deal with dumb stuff by getting on the same page and conspiring in fun 2. Capitalism: what even am it? Magic? Water? www.sloww.co/this-is-water-david-foster-wallace/ Do we live in capitalism, or social d...2022-09-1352 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Kanye of ADHD1. Work + mental health 2. Judging people 3. Knowing it all 4. Letters from listeners! Four huge ones, but don't worry, we almost dent the surface.WorkGood to have a role. Structure is connection. People on Joe's psych ward, dosed with news, nothing to do. Some have too much. Work with fair rewards, dignity, autonomy, meaning, and time away!Judging people Joe says Sam doesn't judge that much. Joe judged two Gertrude St tiny dog yuppies, then a lady with a lot of work done, but saw that it's hard for her too. We love you...2022-09-0652 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsNo Fear, No HopeWe nail the sound this time, feels good. Sam tells some wild tales from Hare Krishna boarding school, we discuss relationships in our 40s compared to our 20s and also ring a bell a few times.Sam finally tells (part of) the boarding school story, which does involve a bit of corporal punishment and vague military or martial vibes. Some Hari Krishnas were feeling a bit judged and vulnerable in those days, and perhaps that explains it.Reclaiming labels that people mock you with. And snitches get stitches.We structure up: bells announce...2022-08-3037 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsOrdinary Mind0:25 Being an article head (news junkie)15.00 - Wanting to feel alive and awake. Risk taking behaviour. Sketchy people. Guns 18.00 - Ordinary mind. Do the dishes. Thanks to Sean for the episode image 28:51 - Parents, being a scared kid, loss, addiction, therapy, abandonment. It'll be okay in the end though. Send a voice msgSend us ye olde emailAlain de Botton - The News - A Users Manual The News: Worst Show on the Internet. Let's agree. Emotional reactions. Pretending to be above the News/make useful commentsLooking for...2022-08-2649 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsTruth to TellWe should probably shut up, but everyone needs to express themselvesdoing stuff because you want people to think you're attractiveegotism, false self-esteem, being childish but still feeling superior to Donald TrumpDonald's brother Fred Jr (he just wanted a regular life), difficult fathers, alcoholism, losing parents, Joe's Dadold blokes out the front of the TAB (gambling joint in Aus/NZ)being a loose unit, attention deficit disorder, amphetamines, addictions, video gamesgetting kicked out of university (college) psychotherapy, good therapists as characters on the show, and possibly the most important person in your life, Alain de Botton, epiphanies, illusion o...2022-08-1628 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsNorthern RiversWe take a test drive and chat about Buddhism, Taoism, Hare Krishna, dating, poke bowls, Byron Bay, tanned people, music (Paul Kelly, Richard Clapton, Wilco), being on your phone, philosophy, feelings, mental health. Life really.Spotify links to music discussed:Paul Kelly - Northern RiversRichard Clapton - Blue Bay Blues (original)Wilco - Being ThereEpisode cover image: Photo by Photoholgic on Unsplashthetenthousandthings@outlook.com --- Creators & Guests
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The Fantasy Giant12.31 If, Buts and Josh or Justin Jackson. Championship PreviewThe Biggest Joe and G.Fink break down week 16 as both of their championship hopes comes to end....if only they had done _______. We preview the Championship game in all three leagues, giving you the key to victory for all teams involved. Plus El Scorcho explains why he benched Zeke and why it shouldn't have matter, but it did. 2021-12-3141 minThe Fantasy Giant12.24 The Holiday Heist. Week 15 Recap and Semi Final PreviewThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap the weird week 15 and preview the semi-finals as they both have big challenges ahead of them. The Chopping Block had a Tuesday Night Miracle. Plus the Quick 3, Weekend Watch and Karma gets revenge in the bWo. 2021-12-2431 minThe Fantasy Giant12.15.21 Cursed JuJu. Week 14 RecapBiggest Joe and G-Funk recap week 14 as it comes down to the wire for some teams playoff hopes. Disaster struck again for a team that is undoubtedly cursed and missed the playoffs after dropping four straight games by a total of 30 points. Plus they preview all the upcoming playoff matchups and give you a rundown of the weekend watch.2021-12-1535 minThe Fantasy Giant12.9 One more before the dance Week 13 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 13 of the fantasy season and look ahead at playoff scenarios in the Coast2Coast and Legacy Leagues. The Chopping Block is down to just 5 and their was some QB controversy that has people questioning morals. All that plus the weekend watch and quick 3. 2021-12-0931 minThe Fantasy Giant11.25 Pass the Bad Juju Please Week 11 RecapThe Biggest Joe and El Scorcho recap week 11 in the three Fantasy Giant leagues featuring an upset of the top overall seed, the dynasty matchup amongst the two hosts and a chopping block waiver with only one bid. Plus the guys compare Thanksgiving side dishes to members of the Legacy League. All that plus a loaded Weekend Watch and Quick 3!2021-11-2537 minThe Fantasy Giant11.18 The Champ's been Chopped Week 10 RecapThe Biggest Joe you know and @Greg58948995 recap week 10 of the fantasy season for The Chopping Block Coast2Coast and Legacy League. Deebo carries El Scorcho to the W & WHP in the Legacy League. The marquee matchup is a week early in C2C and a new king will be crowned after Jay is chopped. 2021-11-1835 minThe Fantasy Giant11.11 A week to forget. Week 9 RecapBig Joe and El Scorcho recap one of the worst weeks in recent fantasy football as low scores fills rosters everywhere. But not for everyone, as we had a new WHP winner in the Legacy league and a team in the Coast2Coast league outscored an entire matchup. Plus your quick three featuring a local $500K winner!2021-11-1135 minThe Fantasy Giant11.3.21 Friendship > Football Week 8 RecapBig Joe is once again joined by El Scorcho as they recap week 8 and look ahead to week 9 in the Coast2Coast, Legacy and Chopping Block leagues. El Scorcho tries to pull off a live trade while Joe suffers the loss of King Henry and maybe a friend. Plus fan favorites like the quick 3 and weekend watch never leave you disappointed. 2021-11-0438 minThe Fantasy Giant10.28 We're gonna need that ball back. Week 7 RecapBig Joe recaps week 7 as The Fantasy Giant takes his first L in the Coast2Coast league, a repeat WHP winner in the Legacy League, Cha-Ching Cha-Ching and the Copping block gives us a thrilling 15 min of terrible football. All this plus the Quick 3 and Weekend Watch. 2021-10-2820 minThe Fantasy Giant10.21 All hail the King. Wek 6 RecapBig Joe and El Scorcho recap week 6 of the fantasy season in the Coast2Coast, Chopping Block and Legacy League. An undefeated team goes down hard, El Scorcho gets chopped and The Fantasy Giant takes home two weekly high points. Plus your quick 3 and weekend watch!2021-10-2128 minThe Fantasy Giant10.14 That Hurts, Hurts a lot. Week 5 RecapBig Joe and El Scorcho review week 5 of the Fantasy season in the Coast2Coast, Legacy and Chopping Block leagues. Two teams remain undefeated and a final 4 finisher is chopped. Plus our quick 3, weekend watch and previews of week 6's best games. 2021-10-1427 minThe Fantasy Giant10.7 Bye Bye Best Bunch- Week 4 RecapBig Joe and Fink recap all the action from week 4 in the Legacy, Coast2Coast and Chopping Block. Only one team remains undefeated in each league and the Fantasy Giant himself, may be one of them. Plus your WHP winner, star of the week, Quick 3 and Weekend Watch. 2021-10-0721 minThe Fantasy Giant9.30 To play the Fields? Week 3 RecapBig Joe & Fink recap week #3 and look ahead with a preview of week 4s top games in the Legacy League, Coast2Coast and Chopping Block. Hurts Locker takes WHP winner while Josh Allen gets El Scorcho his first win. Half the undefeated teams lost, is 2022 Champs next? Plus your Quick 3 and weekend watch. 2021-09-3031 minThe Fantasy Giant9.23 40 Piece for Henry Week 2 RecapBig Joe and G.Fink recap week 2 of the fantasy season as The Fantasy Giant survives a chopping block scare. Henry and Jones carry their teams to victory and Waste Management gets the WHP crown. All that plus the quick 3, weekend watch & more!2021-09-2329 minThe Fantasy Giant9.16 And they're off! Week 1 RecapBig Joe and Fink break down week 1 of the Coast2Coast, Legacy & Chopping Block leagues. Who were week 1's biggest winners and who is responsible for the "mystery tomatoes". 2021-09-1628 minThe Fantasy Giant2021 Legacy League Draft PreviewThe Fantasy Giant, Big Joe, and Greg take you through the changes for this years draft and talk some possible strategies. Also featured is the quick 3, a chopping block update and our call your shot for the draft. 2021-08-2622 minThe Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/31Big Joe and G.Funk recap the championship matches and Joe labels a winner #NotMyChampion while Greg plans his repeat for next season.2020-12-3123 min
The Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/31Big Joe and G.Funk recap the championship matches and Joe labels a winner #NotMyChampion while Greg plans his repeat for next season. 2020-12-3123 minThe Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/24Big Joe and G.Funk recap the semi-finals in the Legacy and Coast2Coast league and preview this weeks final. There was a second complaint about Heartbreak Hotel refusing to take the field and Joe has a familiar opponent in the Championship of the Detroit Radio Crew league. 2020-12-2423 minThe Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/17Big Joe and G.Funk recap the first round of the Legacy and Coast2Coast leagues as well as crown a champion in the inaugural Chopping Block season. Plus, there was a complaint filed to league office against Heartbreak Hotel.....2020-12-1723 minThe Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/10Big Joe and G.Funk recap the final week of the regular season and preview the first round of the playoffs in the Legacy and Coast2Coast league. Plus we find out if Joe will be knocking on doors to petition for Proposal 7. 2020-12-1026 minThe Fantasy GiantBig View Sports Fantasy Football Pod 12/4Big Joe and G.Funk recap week 12 of the Fantasy Football season and get you ready for Legacy and Coast2Coast Playoffs. They also preview the championship round in the Chopping Block. Plus you will want to hear the change Joe is proposing for this year in the Legacy league! 2020-12-0428 min