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Shock Value021 - Eddie, a Betting ManIn this riveting episode of the S.S. Podcast, the hosts’ Duke University friend joins the conversation. It’s not just about the money for Eddie, he brings the hustle to everything he does. The four talk about shifting friendships through college, playing poker, and exploring hobbies. More interestingly, Eddie discusses his various business ventures like starting a debate summer camp and the interstate gecko trade.
2020-08-201h 03Shock Value020 - Consuming Condiments with MikaylaIn the first guest-based episode of their new season, Ahab, Neil, and Zane bring on their Maryland friend, Mikayla. After running the classic Sleep Schedule gauntlet of questions relating to favorite shows, condiments, and exploring tastes in music, the four get a bit nostalgic. They discuss everything from old school field days to exploring abandoned buildings. A not so uncommon yet ever-present theme of this episode is the constant destruction of Neil’s very being and sense-of-self with Mikayla at the vanguard of the effort.
2020-08-131h 39Shock Value019 - Zane Makes his DebutFor many episodes now, the format was simple; Ahab and Neil either go solo or take on a guest. But this one marks an important change in the Sleep Schedule model. Enter Zane. In this season 2 premiere, get to know the new and dynamic host as the three kick back and chat about childhood cartoons, going to beaches, and life in the homeland.
2020-08-071h 10Shock Value018 - Q&A: Part 2, THE FINALEOne month, 17 episodes, a dozen guests. It’s been a wild ride since Neil and Ahab first debuted their introduction episode. A lot was learned about the two hosts but the emphasis was all about the guests and their unique experiences. In this two-part finale, Ahab and Neil tackle fan questions in a Q&A super-episode. In the second part, the questions continue. Everything from pizza toppings to getting socially drained. After a little reflection of their experiences with the podcast, Neil and Ahab bring on Sophie to give a little farewell before they officially announce the end of se...
2020-07-2747 minShock Value017 - Q&A: Part 1, THE RETURNOne month, 16 episodes, a dozen guests. It’s been a wild ride since Neil and Ahab first debuted their introduction episode. A lot was learned about the two hosts but the emphasis was all about the guests and their unique experiences. In this two-part finale, Ahab and Neil tackle fan questions in a Q&A super-episode. The tone starts off light until a link is sent incorrectly and one of the most consequential guests on the podcast makes her return. The three roll with it and after the break, the questions get more serious. Tune in to better understand th...
2020-07-231h 09Shock Value016 - Sophie on the SceneAn episode out of the archives, Neil and Ahab revive an old conversation they had with their Culpeper friend, Sophie. She discusses her experiences on the Blacksburg rescue squad, being an EMT, and the “joys” of chemistry. The three then tackle the realities that girls on and off university campuses have to face in regards to stalkers and harassment.
2020-07-2055 minShock Value015 - Keeping up with KwabenaAnother high school friend, Kwabe takes us from the forests of Ithaca to the highways of NOVA as he discusses life at Cornell and his experiences going into college. A surprising shift takes place as he tackles our electoral and political atmosphere in a passionate yet intelligent analysis. The three also chat about the change in this decade of culture in regards to music, TV, and more
2020-07-171h 10Shock Value014 - The Joya MindsetHere at the Sleep Schedule podcast, we like to straddle the questions that exist between the simple and the existential. Enter David Joya. After talking about working on a construction site, owning a hamster and Neil’s suspicious infatuation for Hasan Minhaj, Joya joins the hosts for a pursuit of answering life’s questions. The three discuss exploratory career paths, community gate-keeping, and building good habits.
2020-07-131h 11Shock Value013 - Things get Spooky with DanyaDespite starting with some casual conversation around working at major retailers and embracing independence in college, Danya engages the two hosts when Neil tells them an unsettling story of his late night experience. Talk of lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, and battling fear ensues. Join the three as they also tackle career aspirations and choosing the best candy bar.
2020-07-111h 10Shock Value012 - MMA Talk 1: JosiahIt’s the week of UFC 251! The main card fighters are Usman/Masvidal, Holloway/Volkanovski, and Yan/Aldo. In this pilot of a fledgling mini-series all about MMA, Ahab questions the two UFC nerds, Neil and Josiah, about the upcoming fight. Despite having to make a last-minute insertion of updated information due to a change in the main card, the three discuss their predictions regarding who will prevail on the 11th. In this long special, the conversation then flows into a discussion about random fighters in the UFC, holding on to Jiu-Jitsu during quarantine, and a reflection on the po...
2020-07-091h 54Shock Value011 - Franco Takes on the SystemA previously oft-mentioned yet unknown character regaled in many a Sleep Schedule story, Franco is now brought into the spotlight as the latest guest to join Ahab and Neil for a nightly conversation. The three almost immediately delve into a light-hearted yet strong commentary on the nature of our economic system. It gets political, plain, and simple. After discussing topics from income inequality to mining asteroids for trillions of dollars, the room is made to chat about the hobbies Franco partakes in and who he is as a person. Everything from coding to videography and sharing an apartment with...
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Shock Value010 - Good Rants with RachitIt’s our long awaited, wild, Williamsburg friend, Rachit. Along with Ahab and Neil, the three guys try to get a ranked list of their favorite TV shows and movies. Never truly completing the list, they get carried away and embark on a journey through their collective college experiences, India’s north-south divide, career expectations, and much more.
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2020-07-021h 35Shock Value009 - Painting a Picture with SkyeShe might be a Wahoo, but she definitely brings a lot of interesting perspective to the table. In this episode, Ahab and Neil bring on their type 4 friend, Skye. The three meander through topics ranging from sexual harassment on the college campus to the questionable taste of avocado. Join them on their commentary of modern pop culture and the role of art as a legacy.
2020-06-291h 34Shock Value008 - Josiah, a Good ol’ BoyIt’s not baseball or football that gets this man going, not at all. In this episode, Ahab and Neil have a chat with another MMA enthusiast. More so than simple interest, Josiah dazzles listeners with his wide ranging experiences from wrestling to rock climbing. The three also take on college culture and dip into lighthearted commentary on our political atmosphere.
2020-06-251h 52Shock Value007 - Caps off with StevenJust like any cadet would do, Steven takes off his cap on this talk because it’s the truth and nothing but the truth when he joins Ahab and Neil for a thrilling look into life in the Corps, the importance of good routine, and exercise. The episode takes a turn as the three discuss their multicultural backgrounds, lessons from travel, and being a third culture kid.
2020-06-221h 25Shock Value006 - Roof Talk with Yara: Chapter 3While on the roof of his house, Neil joins Ahab to have a chat with Yara. In a thrilling multi-part saga, the George Mason friend regales the two with her experiences through high school (the same one that they also attended). Join them as they discuss deep introspection during confinement, the power of sleep, NOVA culture, and a MUN showdown.
2020-06-191h 04Shock Value005 - Roof Talk with Yara: Chapter 2While on the roof of his house, Neil joins Ahab to have a chat with Yara. In a thrilling multi-part saga, the George Mason friend regales the two with her experiences through high school (the same one that they also attended). Join them as they discuss deep introspection during confinement, the power of sleep, NOVA culture, and a MUN showdown.
2020-06-1953 minShock Value004 - Roof Talk with Yara: Chapter 1While on the roof of his house, Neil joins Ahab to have a chat with Yara. In a thrilling multi-part saga, the George Mason friend regales the two with her experiences through high school (the same one that they also attended). Join them as they discuss deep introspection during confinement, the power of sleep, NOVA culture, and an MUN showdown.
2020-06-181h 01Shock Value003 - Grappling with GarrettAs alluded to before, Neil and Ahab share an interest in mixed martial arts and specifically Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, the two take a deep dive into the sport with their dynamic and skilled instructor from their university MMA club. Garrett takes his lessons from the mat to the microphone as he takes them through his experiences with BJJ, wrestling, and rock climbing.
2020-06-1544 minShock Value002 - Shef the Renaissance ManWith their first guest on the podcast, Ahab and Neil hit the ground running with a friend who’s interests span the content of multiple episodes. Along with Sefunmi, the three discuss computer engineering, an art collective, skateboarding, and the philosophy of eternal education.
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Shock Value001 - IntroductionAhab and Neil try their hand at their first ever podcast episode. Through stories and questionable audio quality, the two set the stage for who they are and what Sleep Schedule will become.
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