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TAC Right NowCurt Mills and Jon Hoffman Talk Gaza, Iran, and Russia-UkraineAndrew Day and Curt Mills talk to Jon Hoffman of the Cato Institute about the escalating Gaza war, the reported Trump-Netanyahu "rift," Steve Witkoff's "red line" for Iran, and the state of Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Recorded May 21, 2025.2025-05-2349 min
The No Pill PodcastEpisode 8: Algocracy and Government EfficiencyIn this episode of the No Pill Podcast, host Andrew Hoffman delves into the concept of "algocracy," a form of governance driven by algorithms and AI, and its implications on government efficiency. He discusses how the Biden administration's policies have set the stage for a technocratic approach to governance, paving the way for the Trump administration's initiatives. The episode also features a critical examination of the inefficiencies in federal broadband funding, highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles that hinder progress. Hoffman references discussions from Jon Stewart's podcast and explores the broader implications of these inefficiencies, suggesting that they may be intentionally...2025-03-311h 10
From the Playground to the ForegroundEP 12: Jon and Scott Go "Clubbing": Meet the Guys Behind Golf RootsIn this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett chat with Golf Roots co-founders Ben Stromberg and Jake Hoffman about how their Dallas-based startup is making golf more accessible—one used club at a time. From heartfelt stories about building lasting relationships through golf (looking at you, grandpa) to Larry David donating his clubs, it’s a conversation that proves golf can unite generations, break barriers, and even bring a little celebrity flair to the game. Tune in for laughs, inspiration, and a deep dive into how these young entrepreneurs are changing the game...2025-01-3047 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelTrump, U.S. Foreign Policy, & Middle East Chaos w/ Jon Hoffman + What Realism & Restraint Conservatives Want Out of Trump's Foreign Policy w/ Curt Mills
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On this edition of Parallax Views it's a double feature delving into the question of Donald Trump and U.S. foreign policy as we head into the 2nd Trump Presidency. In the first segment, the Cato Institute's Jon Hoffman return to discuss his Responsible Statecraft article "Trump now faces 'out of control' conflict in the Middle East". We'll delve into the problems that Hoffman argues at the heart of the bipartisan consensus...2024-11-211h 12
Let's Talk BusinessSolutions for Today's Challenges: AI, Automation, and Smart Suite Innovations with Jon DarbyshireWelcome to "Let's Talk Business"! In today's episode, host Meny Hoffman sits down with entrepreneur Jon Darbyshire to delve into the intricacies of software implementation and AI-driven business solutions. Tune in as they explore why so many software projects fail, the pivotal role of AI in transforming everyday tasks, and how Darbyshire's Smart Suite is setting new standards in project management. They also share insights from the startup grind conference, discuss how to vet the best project management systems, and the critical importance of customer feedback and company culture in driving growth and...2024-05-2747 min
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the TableLive from The Table: Jon Hoffman - Israel Is a Strategic Liability for the United States.Foreign policy analyst Jon Hoffman discusses his recent article and worldview."The special relationship does not benefit Washington and is endangering U.S. interests across the globe."https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/03/22/israel-gaza-biden-netanyahu-security-united-states/2024-04-081h 20
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelIs the U.S.-Israel Special Relationship a Strategic Liability? w/ Jon Hoffman
On this edition of Parallax Views, Jon Hoffman, policy analyst in defense and foreign policy at the Cato Institute, joins the show to discuss his Foreign Policy article "For America, Israel Is a Liability, Not an Asset". Hot off his appearance on MSNBC discussing said article, Hoffman joined me to go further into the main points that he raises throughout the piece. Specfically, Hoffman argues that is time for the U.S. to reconsider its special relationship with Israel. He argues that it has become detrimental to both the U.S. and Israel. This is not, to...2024-04-0351 min
Security DilemmaJon Hoffman on Gaza and Middle East PoliticsThis week on Security Dilemma, Patrick Carver Fox and A.J. Manuzzi interview Dr. Jon Hoffman, a policy analyst in defense and foreign policy at the Cato Institute. He holds a PhD in political science from George Mason, part of the Middle East Policy Council’s “40 under 40” and he writes about Middle East geopolitics in publications like Foreign Policy, The Washington Post and The National Interest.
In this episode, we cover the state of the war in Gaza, the politics of surrounding countries like Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia and the future of U.S. pol...2024-03-2749 min
Short Story TodayEpisode #80 - Dustin M. Hoffman: "Smoke at the End of the World"South Carolina author Dustin M. Hoffman spent ten years as a house painter - which might have something to do with his fondness for characters from the working class. We discuss stories from his forthcoming collection Such a Good Man (University of Wisconsin Press), in which the plight of day laborers during the Great Recession is given center stage. We read "Smoke at the End of the World," which was first published in DIAGRAM. https://dustinmhoffman.com/Support the show2024-01-1759 min
The OCD StoriesDr Jon Hoffman and Dr Amirsaman Sajad: The neuroscience of OCDIn this midweek special episode I chat with Dr Jon Hoffman of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida, and Dr Amirsaman Sajad, a neuroscientist at Vanderbilt University. We discuss what is neuroscience, the difference between brain and mind, what goes on in the brain of OCD, how can neuroscience improve therapy for OCD, the importance of psychotherapy and neuroscience working together, why some people don’t have confidence in science and research, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-10 The midweek special episodes which go out at the e...2023-11-3057 min
HVAC Success Secrets: RevealedEP: 151 Kevin LeSage and Jon Torrey w/ SearchLight - The Impact Of Tracking Customer Revenue On Your BusinessSend us a textDon't miss this exhilarating discussion with Kevin Lesage and Jon Torrey from Searchlight, the cutting-edge revenue analytics platform specializing in the home services industry. We dive deep into key metrics, pioneering trends, and customer engagement strategies every home service business needs to master.We tackle compelling topics such as:Unlocking the Mysteries of KPIs: What Your Digital Marketing Agency Should be Telling YouCurrent Waves: Navigating the Latest Trends in the TradesThe Art of Customer Connection: Picking the Best Channels for CommunicationThe Future Unveiled: What Data-Driven Projections Say...2023-09-131h 01
Crashing the War PartyBiden's human rights hypocrisies, a conversation with Jon HoffmanDespite all of his assurances to the contrary — that Washington would return to its role as a steward of global democratic reform — Biden has mostly continued what every previous American president has done: prop up autocrats to keep "stability" in the Middle East. Cato Institute policy analyst Jon Hoffman came on the show this week to point out one of the most blatant of Biden's contradictions: his support for Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. We also talk about Washington's obsession with getting Arabs to sign onto normalization agreements with Israel, and what a common sense foreign policy in the Middle Eas...2023-07-0731 min
"World of DaaS"Jon Levin, Dean of Stanford GSB: Identifying Future InnovatorsDr. Jonathan Levin is the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He’s the winner of the 2011 John Bates Medal, and an expert in market design, game theory, and industrial organization. Auren and Jon discuss how Stanford GSB, one of the most selective schools in the world, thinks about finding talent. Jon breaks down the non-obvious ways universities foster innovation, and how that path of research differs from the private sector. They also discuss whether or not hedge fund managers are overcompensated, what datasets could improve public poli...2023-03-2154 min
Uncensored CMOAdContrarian on why online advertising is a scam - Bob HoffmanWhy the AdContrarian decided to end his weekly newsletterThe irony of Bob getting an award for best speaker at an AdTech conferenceA surprising honour from Byron SharpThe freedom that comes from being an independentBob’s most contrarian ever statementThe shocking amount of personal data gather about every personHow the marketing industry is complicit in on-line tracking and division in societyThe issue of tracking and how we managed just fine beforehandWhy advertising works better when it isn’t pe...2023-02-0155 min
Pivoting Out of Edu#65 “Campus Rec to... FINANCIAL ADVISOR?" ~ Featuring Jon BroskaWe end our fourth season with almost 40k downloads and with this interesting pivot featuring Jon Broska. Both Tom and Jaimie were quite surprised to find that Jon's story is one of our favorites of the season. Jon pivoted from campus recreation to being a financial advisor and we never would have thought that there were so many similarities to student affairs work. We highly encourage you to listen to this episode! And... get ready for season five because we're switching it up and we think you'll love it! 2022-12-2224 min
Wealth on the MoveUnwrapping Gen X Toys with Jon Reddick (Ep. 8)With the holiday season upon us, Will invites Jon Reddick from GenXGrownUp to reminisce about some of the most memorable toys that were unwrapped on Christmas morning. Jon is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80’s, a classic game fan, and a technology geek who explores and celebrates media, games, tech and toys from his childhood. … Read More Read More2022-12-1538 min
Let's Talk ExitsHelping People Launch, Scale & Exit for 7+ Figures with Jon ElderAre you ready to grow your brands and dominate on Amazon? In this episode, Jon Elder shares how he was able to build five brands and exit them successfully. He navigates into what has changed in the Amazon space, the importance of product development, and how to really be authentic on social media. John's advice for new Amazon sellers is to avoid making the same mistakes that he did, learn as much as possible about the market and product, and use that information to pivot into a thriving business. Listen and enjoy! Jon currently runs Black Label...2022-12-0848 minLet's Talk ExitsPowerful Data Insights to Grow Your Amazon Business with Jon TilleyThe discipline of truly understanding your accounting, your numbers, and your profits will help you to make decisions quickly and easily. In this episode, Jon Tilley talks about how important metrics and data are for every Amazon seller. He stresses how the marketplace has matured and why you should clearly understand your market, your niche, and your competitors in order to rank and be successful on Amazon. Pay close attention as Jon shares what happens when sellers don’t use data and the tools to their fullest potential. Listen and enjoy! Jon Tilley initial career spanned 15 years wo...2022-11-2439 min
Crashing the War PartyJon Hoffman says he is shocked! Shocked! That Saudi Arabia is a fickle friendWashington was all agog this week after the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats came out swinging against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which refused to influence OPEC-Plus against cutting oil production last week. The move has the potential to roil already struggling energy markets and right before the November midterm elections. Biden is hopping mad — but is he surprised? And why did it seem to take him this long to get wise to MBS's venal machinations? We talk to Middle East expert Jon Hoffman about this and other dynamics that are making the Americans look like fools and sops in...2022-10-1436 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 67: Artsy Side Hobbies, Kanye, DrakeWe back!2022-02-2832 min
The Gunfighter's Guide:I Still Support Jon Gruden: Don’t play the “woke” game by the rainbow MarxistsThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://gunfighterguide.shop/2021/10/17/i-still-support-jon-gruden-dont-play-the-woke-game-by-the-rainbow-marxists/
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SORMAG's Writer's Cafe - The Life Of A WriterSORMAG's Writer's Cafe S7 EP20 - Meet Sharon Blount, Jon Bradbury and Cherie PostillSharon BlountMocha Kisseshttps://amzn.to/3krbz3WJon Bradbury http://bradburyjon.wix.com/jonbradburynovelistWe'll Always Have Parishttps://amzn.to/3A7IkYwCherie Postillhttp://clpostill.comHOW TO TRAIN A BETA READER AND SELL MORE BOOKShttps://amzn.to/3D7P3mOHost: LaShaunda C. Hoffmanhttp://lashaundahoffman.comBuilding Online Relationships - http://bit.ly/BORLCHThis episode’s Sponsor – Building Your Readershiphttps://amzn.to/2Xg1JsK2021-10-011h 10
The Hoffman PodcastS3E7 Jon Hurry - How to Trust Love
Meet Jon Hurry. Jon’s story is moving. His story of recovery and healing is captivating. His willingness to be vulnerable is inspiring.
Jon’s story is one of loss and heartache, but also perseverance and resiliency. He admits he has had a lot of loss but he also reminds us that his life is a normal one, too – a different normal. Jon’s desired outcome from the Process was to trust in his wife’s love for him. During his Process, Jon came to see he is, indeed, loveable, and in seeing this he finally fe...2021-07-0141 min
Richardson InstituteSEPADPod With Jon HoffmanOn this episode of SEPADPod Simon speaks with Jon Hoffman. Jon is a PhD student at George Mason University and Foreign Policies Media Editor at Jadaliyya. He can be found on twitter @Hoffman8Jon.
On this episode, Simon and Jon talk about the study of the Middle East, the importance of Islam in Jon's life, and his new article published in Digest of Middle East Studies titled 'Moscow, Beijing and the Crescent: Russian and Chinese religious soft power in the Middle East' found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dome.12232. An additional piece was also published on the Washington...2021-05-0533 min
The Rock Metal PodcastE939: Interview with WES HOFFMANWES HOFFMAN and Jon chat about Instagram, Nick Lachey, Kansas City BBQ; Wes' latest single, 'What’s Left of Me', and a sneak peak into what he has coming up!'What's Left Of Me'https://youtu.be/iBCDy8Wq2N8Find out more about WES HOFFMAN at:https://twitter.com/Wesleyhoffman--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jon Harris of The Rock Metal Podcast interviews rock and metal bands to get the scoop on their latest two songs and news!Want to be on The Rock Metal Podcast? Email Jon at...2021-04-1025 min
Shift-EDShift-ED - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Secondary Counselling with Allyson HoffmanAlly Hoffman supports students at Esquimalt High School as both a school counsellor and Psychology teacher. During our conversation, she describes how life has changed for both students and counsellors during the pandemic and what silver lining moments have emerged as a result of our changing practice.
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The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 66: Gamestonk And The Power Of FewEven if you don't care about the stock market, the gamestop story is absolutely insane. enjoy2021-02-2432 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 65: Thoughts on US Capitol Storming + PogChamp Taken Off Twitchenjoy2021-02-2434 min
The AssociatesIt's All About People with Kristi HoffmanWelcome back to The Associates podcast. I suppose I might consider this season two, though I didn’t really plan it out that way. Life just sort of took it that way, but I’m happy to be having these conversations again with people in the business community. In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Kristi Hoffman, who runs a concierge services company called TasKristi, helps run the Central PA Supports Small Business Facebook page and organizes the networking events that are part of that group, AND is co-owner of Keys 2 Close - a real...2021-02-2043 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 64: MICHAEL BUYS HIS OWN CRIBfreedom, alas, but not without a price.2021-02-0232 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 63: NFL Talk, Coke vs Pepsi, Big Tech Censorship*content drop incoming*2021-02-0234 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 62: Mr Beast, Jon's Respectable Pettiness, Weedenjoy2021-02-0238 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 61: The Top 5 People We Are Grateful For + Wholesome Sheenanigansour thanksgiving episode (yes, we are that far behind) was everywhere, but bear with us. 2021-01-1931 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 60: The Impact Of Religion On The Modern Dayepisodes have been coming slowly lately, as jon as been busy working two jobs but also being a lazy piece of shit. But dont worry, we are still here.Enjoy.2020-12-0729 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 59: The Ignored Mental Health EpidemicMental health has quietly deteriorated for many people across the world, so I just had to get this off my chest2020-11-0234 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 58: The Most Dangerous Company in the World + Political Disconnectsee title.enjoy.2020-10-1136 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 57: Our Top 3 Idols and The Importance Of MentorshipIn this episode, Jon and I talk about who we look up to most in life - our top 3 idols, who we aspire to be, and the importance of having these kind of people in your life.2020-09-1433 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 56: And THE Most Overrated Song Of All Time Is... (Scorching Hot Take)I talk about what I think is THE most overrated song of all time is....otherwise, Jon and I talk about artsy things this episode - Alexander Hamilton, Theatre and Opera, music, etc. 2020-09-1432 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 55: The Right Mindset With Money, Cryptocurrency thoughts, Plus Jon Dwells on LAEnjoy2020-08-2234 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 54: Michael is Drunk And Jon Can't Survive A HikeSee title...enjoy2020-08-2231 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 53: Can A Man And A Woman Remain Best Friends? + White Knighting, Relationships, And More.Can men and women really be friends...forever? Or is that doomed to fail? Jon and I talk about our friendships with the opposite sex and discuss how those relationships can intermingle with our guy friends, for better and for worse.2020-07-3038 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 52: Let's Talk About COVID and Our Response: The Good, Bad, and UglyWe take a deeper look into COVID-19 and what we think is right (and wrong) about the US and worldwide response to the virus is.2020-07-3035 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 51: Jon Gets Horny Over the MCU + Our Top 5 Movies Of All TimeJon takes half the podcast explaining why he is uhhh... in love with the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).I (Michael) also chime in for a little bit butttt... Jon kinda takes the reigns here.Enjoy2020-07-3031 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 50: Is Everyone Inherently Good? + Rekindling of old FriendshipsHalf century mark baby!!!! enjoy!2020-07-0232 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 49: Why Big Tech Has Let Us DownWe were promised flying cars, instead we got 140 characters.2020-07-0228 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 48: The Effect Of Perspective + State AllegiancesWWWWWWWWWelcome backToday we jump into talking about our GREAT home-state (Ohio) and the state allegiance paradigm in the United States. We also talk about how upbringing and perspective can shift your decisions in life compared with another person given the same information.Some notes I want to get out:We are also CAUGHT UP on uploading episodes. Tomorrow (6/28) We will be recording two episodes to bring us up to episode 50. So from now on:- We are not uploading from a backlog (So every...2020-06-2742 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 47: Stop Trying To Find Your Purpose, Life is Backwards, and Jon's Hairy ChestWe got QUITE the lineup in this episode folks.First, Jon wastes the first 4 minutes talking about body hair, so if you so desire to listen...you can, I guess. Then, we talk about the man the myth the legend Gary V and the influence he's had on my thinking about post-college life. We focus on two of his philosophy's -one about purpose in life, and the other about how truly backwards the average modern day person's life is. Listen to find out what we mean!2020-06-2731 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 46: Is Elon Musk Paving The Future Path Of Humanity? + Moon ConspiraciesAbout a few days before the recording of this episode, Elon musk shot the first rocket into space in a LONG time.If you haven't already, I highly recommend you look into Elon's story. He is an incredible human being, and his vision of the future is something that I hope can be accomplished in my lifetime.Also, I just wanted to thank those (few...so far) listeners. You guys mean the world to us. You've stuck with us through all our episodes - good, bad, and ugly. Knowing that we do...2020-06-2537 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 45: This is a trainwreck, just like the world we are living in nowWe tried.2020-06-2533 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 44: Would you rather?Jon and I take a break from serious topics and have a 30 minute would you rather roundtable. Enjoy.2020-06-1732 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 43: Joe Rogan's Deal Makes Us Contemplate ExistenceIf you haven't heard, Joe Rogan signed a *very* small exclusivity deal with Spotify for his podcasts. No big deal, we are just out here with 2 listeners vibing. Carry on.2020-06-1733 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 42: Is Choice An Illusion?Do we really have free will? Or is it a product of our environment? This age old question is up for debate...again2020-06-0230 min
Veteran’s PATHRandy Hoffman - USMC Force Recon ColonelWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today my guest is Marine Corps Colonel Randy Hoffman. Randy a Marine infantry officer with more than 35 years of active service. He served from Private to Colonel in various infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations units and held several leadership and command positions throughout...2020-06-011h 45The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 41: Consumerism is DESTROYING people's livesin an age where creative opportunities seem endless, consumerism is also at an all time high. What should you be doing to combat this?2020-05-2433 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 40: Just Your Weekly ShenanigansToo much happens this episode to title it after one subject.....2020-05-2434 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 39: Dear Simps And Incels Alike...Today we talk about what the hell a "simp" is and also the online community group called "Incels". Enjoy.2020-05-1235 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 38: What If The Nazis Had Won WWII? (EXTREME Hypotheticals)In the later half of this episode, we put our tin foil hats on and go deep into what we think the world would look like if the Nazis had won WWII...The first half is filled with jibberish about the Avengers series. enjoy.2020-05-0933 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 37: Future World Wars, Space Race Part II And The Future Of Human Technology in Our LifetimesSee titleEnjoy!2020-04-2330 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 36: So much time, so little to doUsually, we complain that we don't have enough time to complete the endless amount of tasks we have.Today, we realized that at this moment, it's the opposite because of the coronavirus.Enjoy2020-04-2333 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 35: Listening to our podcast is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna getListen if you dareEnjoy.2020-04-1533 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 34: Finger-pointing And Political Warfare Amidst The Coronavirus Is Doing WAY More Harm Than GoodHow can we weed out fact from fiction admist all the chaos that comes with the Coronavirus? Will our world leaders step up, push aside the finger-pointing and politics, and move the world forward with facts instead of feelings? Who knows2020-04-0831 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 33: Jon Launches His Business + Investment Side TalkJon turns into the Leonardo Da Vinci of our time + some investment and stock market side talk2020-03-2634 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 32: WTF is with all these influencers?hI WeLComE BaCk JoN aNd I ArE PratiCalLy InflueEncErs.2020-03-2631 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 31: Fulfillment Does NOT Come With Success - Here's WhyAsk anybody what their definition of success is. A common answer might be "To have a stable income and to raise a happy family". But now ask what their definition of being fulfilled is. Those will likely deviate alot, but despite this many seem to believe that "once I achieve XYZ promotion, or once I have achieved my definition of success I will become fulfilled" when in reality things just don't work that way - in fact, fulfillment is only achieved through the active pursuit of it, i.e pursuing what you've always wanted to do instead of following s...2020-02-2134 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 30: Confessions From Wannabe NomadsJon and Michael like many others have a burning passion to freely travel the world at a moments notice. But in today's 9-5 world, that seems to be getting more and more difficult. But despite this, Jon and Michael discuss their biggest traveling fantasies, and more.2020-02-2136 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 29: Why You Should Look Forward To Getting OlderWay back in the day, being old was cherished and you looked upon for wisdom and insight. Nowadays, people seem frightened at the thought of being old. Don't be.2020-02-2134 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 28: Competitive Spirit Gone Missing?Jon and Michael discuss how the competitive spirit has always been a central part of their lives - and now that it's for the most part gone, where do you find it?2020-02-2134 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 27: Kobe Bryant's Deep Meaning To Our GenerationWe all know Kobe Bryant had a lasting impact on the court and seemed destined for even greater things off the court. His legacy will no doubt be remembered forever amongst all - however, to our generation, this legacy seems bigger than people already think it is. His "Mamba Mentality" was not only applied by millions on the court, but applied by those same millions in work, relationships, and as a general approach on life. So many of our generation idolized him, and it's insane to think that such an icon is history now. Jon and I elaborate on al...2020-02-0234 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 26: Goals are for losers - winners have systemsgoal setting is barely 10% of the story...2020-02-0253 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 25: AUSTRALIA IS ON FIRE - and GREEDY billionaires do nothing?Australia, as you may know, is suffering from the most massive bush fire outbreak in it's history.In this episode, Jon and I talk about the situation and how we think billionaires, some of the most influential people in the world, should be involved in the situation. We disagree quite a bit in this episode - so get your popcorn ready, sit back and enjoy!2020-01-1152 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 24: The fucked up thing that is our sleep schedulesWant to wake up at 5:30 AM and be superhuman? Yeah.Does it ever happen in practice? 99.9% Of people don't follow through...Can you do anything about it? Actually, we don't know.2020-01-0750 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 23: JON DELETES ALL SOCIAL MEDIA? And how to deal with burnout.Is social media really as time consuming and toxic as it seems? What would happen if you just... let go of it for a week or more?2019-12-1640 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 22: When Does a Protest Go To Far? And Monetary Struggles As A Young Adult**PODCAST UPDATES**We are now recording Sundays and trying to upload the following day. One of our personal resolutions is to upload an record in a timely manner. We still plan on doing this every week for the foreseeable future!Hope you enjoy this weeks episode :)2019-12-1653 minThe Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 21: New Year's Resolutions Are Garbage - Do This InsteadAhh, yes, as we reach the middle of November and the end of the year is in sight, it's about that time people start thinking about one of Jonn and I's pet peeve's: New year's resolutions. On one glorious day people suddenly try and put their pants on right and change themselves for good. And after a month 99 percent of these people fall flat on their face, only to do the same shit again and again 365 days later. We discuss what our problem is with New Year's resolution and a better alternative to try out.2019-11-191h 04The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 20: The Lost Art Of PatienceNowadays, everyone seems to have such a fucking attention deficit (including us). Our brains are getting used to this easy, relaxing life - so much that when something doesn't go as planned (see - road rage, pizza man being 10 minutes late) it causes us to go into an entitled frenzy. The lost remedy, patience, we believe is the key to fixing this.2019-11-191h 00The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 19: Judging people based on sandwiches and why we are perpetually angryYou CAN judge a book by it's cover...sometimes. 2019-11-191h 07
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 18: Using negativity for goodSometimes, it takes a push in the wrong direction before you head the right way.2019-10-071h 05
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 17: The Trap Of ExpectationsBeware...2019-10-071h 00
The Work In Progress PodcastEpsidoe 16: The 3 Keys to A Perfect DayPerfection isn't possible, but you might as well try, right?2019-10-071h 19
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 15: The Impact of Social Media on FriendshipsTHIS IS OUR FIRST EPISODE IN THE SAME ROOM!!! For now its’s a one time thing, but in the future we hope for this to be the normEpisode 16 Brings a slew of topics to the table. The impact of social media on society has been a hot button topic. Michael goes on a tinder date and receives a text from his number neighbor. And, Jon prepares a host of new content 2019-08-2257 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 14: How to handle criticism like a proEpisode 14 is short, sweet, to the point, and attempts to tackle and obstacle many people have difficulty handling: criticism. 2019-08-1732 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 13: The Impact Of Music and Early Childhood NostalgiaJon and I talk about two of the more surprising things that have shaped our lives as we dig deeper into adulthood 2019-08-1255 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 12: CHECK OUT THIS INTRO MUSICWe got a new beat!!!! 2019-07-251h 15
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 11: Sports Celebrations And The Age of OutrageIn what should NOT be a hot button topic in today’s society – Michael and Jon discuss the seemingly stupid controversy surrounding ‘over-celebrating’ in sporting events and discuss some personal stories related to our athletic careers. 2019-07-141h 27
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 10: Introverts do NOT exist and making content makes things betterHave you been known as an introvert your whole life? In this episode we challenge the notion that ‘introversion’ exists in its current context. Also, we explain our realization that making content simply makes life better, for a number of reasons. Jump on in! 2019-07-0839 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 9: Why you should care about money and how to ALWAYS win an argumentGoing for your passions is a noble pursuit, however, the reality is money dominates society. Making money a won’t make you greedy: in fact, it will give you the freedom to what you want when you want in an era where time is always running low. The second topic dives into a bulletproof strategy on how to come out on top of ANY argument. This strategy is used by countless politicians, humanitarians, and people around the world who know the realities of getting into a heating argument. Take a listen! 2019-07-0550 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 8: What if we were limitless? And the stigma against video games.What if humans are not reaching their full potential? What if you and I could access parts of our brain that have rested dormant for our entire lives? We discuss these ideas motivated from the movie limitless and discuss what the edge of human potential looks like. Our second topic dives into the stigma today against video games, and why many of the older generation think they have a negative impact on our lives. 2019-06-171h 01
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 7: Why you should get off your moral high ground, and Jon has an experience with drinking.In Episode 7, Michael goes on a rant about percieved ‘moral high ground’ and Jon has an interesting experience with alcohol. Enjoy! 2019-06-1447 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 6: 9-5 Jobs, Disney, content updates, and a NEW structureEpisode 6 sees the first real changes in our podcast – we have chosen to shorten our podcasts and add a little structure to the format to guide the discussion. Listen and check out the changes! 2019-05-2947 min
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 5: Growing Fast On Instagram, Leaving for Disney, and starting an internship. 2019-05-291h 22
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 4: Near Death Experiences, Finals Week, and Summer Internships.Episode 4 brings recollections of near death experiences, the dreaded finals week and Michael preparing for his internship in the summer 2019-05-291h 28
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 3: Dropping Out Of College, Instagram Hacked By Russians, And Stripping For MoneyEpisode Three brings some in off-the-wall topics – including how and why Jon decides to drop out of college, my Instagram account being hacked, and your usual shenanigans towards the end of the show 2019-05-161h 30
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 2: Social Constructs, What They Where and How They Are ChangingEpisode two brings up a buzzword often thrown around today – social constructs. We discuss in depth what we think social constructs mean, how they are changing, and what impact they are having on us today 2019-05-161h 26
The Work In Progress PodcastEpisode 1: The Road Begins HereIt all begins here. Listen to our first episode and see how the journey started. 2019-05-162h 21
Jon of All TradesEp. 188: Ari Hoffman – Psychotherapist, Outdoor GuideAri Hoffman is a psychotherapist who recently fully went out on his own. You can find his website here. He cares about shifting the paradigm not only for how we address, understand and treat mental health, but also healthcare in general. That’s why he founded the Integrated Care Institute, which you can also learn more about on his website. He’s also created Avanim Adventures, which provides wilderness trips to those who wish to explore the beauty of wild places.
Ari’s a man of many passions, and at first glance it might seem like he’s all ove...2018-09-1200 minJon of All TradesFirst Job: Ari HoffmanAri Hoffman, pictured left, joins me this Wednesday, September 12 for Episode 188 of the podcast and talks about his work as a psychotherapist, an outdoor guide and more. But first, he’s here to tell us all about his first job. And it’s a good one! Tune in to hear about how Ari came to assist at a cemetery.
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