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The Prime DirectiveThose Who Speak Truth to Power: 2:72Welcome to The Prime Directive - we boldly go where most podcasts are afraid to go. We tackle topics that make you think, discuss with your friends, make you laugh, and question what you thought you knew. Our mission, simple. To explore this strange new world with curiosity instead of accepting simple answers. We ask that you listen with an open mind, look with your human eyes, transcend the algorithm, and step out of the echo chamber. Because someone has to put the "civil" back in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue discussing the first year and...
2026-01-3031 minThe Prime DirectiveBeware of Simple Answers to Complex Problems: 2:71Welcome to The Prime Directive - we boldly go where most podcasts are afraid to go. We tackle topics that make you think, discuss with your friends, make you laugh, and question what you thought you knew. Our mission, simple. To explore this strange new world with curiosity instead of accepting simple answers. We ask that you listen with an open mind, look with your human eyes, transcend the algorithm, and step out of the echo chamber. Because someone has to put the "civil" back in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue discussing the first year and...
2026-01-3032 minThe Prime DirectiveHappy New Year, 2026! Reflections on Season 1: 2.70Welcome to The Prime Directive - we boldly go where most podcasts are afraid to go. We tackle topics that make you think, discuss with your friends, make you laugh, and question what you thought you knew. Our mission, simple. To explore this strange new world with curiosity instead of accepting simple answers. We ask that you listen with an open mind, look with your human eyes, transcend the algorithm, and step out of the echo chamber. Because someone has to put the "civil" back in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl discuss and reflect on the first...
2026-01-1332 minThe Prime DirectiveAI and Transhumanism: The Next Big Religion: 1.69The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar talk more with Dave Spiranak, accountant and franchise owner the use of AI across different areas and its effect on the business world, specifically replacing human labor and th...
2026-01-0130 minThe Prime DirectiveKeeping it Authentic in an Artificial World: 1.68The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar talk more with Dave Spiranak, accountant and franchise owner about authentic leadership and leadership development. This leads to discussions on how difficult it can be to have authen...
2026-01-0132 minThe Prime DirectiveThe Myth of the Self-Made Individual: 1.67The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar talk more with Dave Spiranak, accountant and franchise owner about the myth of self-made men and women. In truth is it takes a village or a culture of sup...
2026-01-0133 minThe Prime DirectiveLIFO and FIFO: Storytelling and Accounting with Dave: 1.66The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar talk with Dave Spiranak, accountant and franchise owner about his early decisions in business, the importance college athletics played in his life, and shares life lessons.
Some...
2026-01-0131 minThe Prime DirectiveThe Terminator and the Turkey: A Thanksgiving Episode: 1:65The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss scenarios around aliens attacking the earth and AI role in them. They finish discussing the history of Thanksgiving and the cultural significance of the holiday.
Some...
2025-12-0434 minThe Prime DirectiveLike Chimps Opening Pandora's Box: 1.64The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss Pandora's Box and the runaway train of evolving LLMs and AI along with differing opinions on its use and the future.
Some topics include: Trista...
2025-12-0426 minThe Prime DirectiveThat 70s Episode: 1.63The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss growing up in the 70s highlighting the politics, media, pop culture, and the importance of play culture.
Some topics include: The 70s, the 80s, politi...
2025-12-0426 minThe Prime DirectiveGalaxies, God, and Gears: 1:62The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss sci-fi and space before discussing recent stats on religion and spirituality and the "nones." They move into discussions on different birth decades and end discussing cars.
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2025-12-0431 minThe Prime DirectiveOne for the Texas Gang: 1:61The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussion with Josh to discuss some of the challenges facing young men and the state of being 20-something today.
Some topics include: youth...
2025-11-1626 minThe Prime DirectiveKnow Where You Are, To Know Where You're Going: 1:60The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussion with Josh to discuss some of the challenges facing young men and the state of being 20-something today.
Some topics include: youth...
2025-11-1632 minThe Prime DirectiveA Visit With "A Young Man": 1.59The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl have a "young man" as a guest. Eric and Liesl's nephew, Josh joins them to discuss some of the challenges facing young men and the state of bei...
2025-11-0332 minThe Prime DirectiveThe Beauty of Stoicism: Letting Go: 1.58The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar continue discussing stoicism and finish with a discussion about AI
Some topics include: The history of stoicism and the future of AI.
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2025-11-0228 minThe Prime DirectiveBack in the Saddle Again: Let's Get Stoic: 1.57The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss stoicism.
Some topics include: The history of stoicism. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please commen...
2025-11-0224 minThe Prime DirectiveTravel is Fatal to Prejudice: 1:56The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric and Admar discuss Eric's vacation to the UK.
Some topics include: Travel in the UK.
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2025-09-0237 minThe Prime DirectiveA Hitchhiker's Guide to Japan: 1:55The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussions with Assistant Professor Jay Hubert of the Digital Film track at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in this final episode in the series...
2025-07-2149 minThe Prime DirectiveMovie Buffs: 1:54The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussions with Assistant Professor Jay Hubert of the Digital Film track at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in this third episode in the series...
2025-07-2158 minThe Prime DirectivePassionate About Asia: A Journey Into Filmmaking: 1:53The Prime Directive is a podcast with a bold mission to explore this strange new world by discussing a range of topics of interest to us. We ask that you join us to "listen with an open mind and look with your human eyes" to interact and share your thoughts. We are seeking life forms wiling to engage in respectful discourse – we put the “civil” in civilization.
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their series of conversations with Assistant Professor Jay Hubert of the Digital Film track at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Some topics includ...
2025-07-2140 minThe Prime DirectiveHeroes of Higher Ed - 4: East Meets West with Jay: 1:52A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric, Admar, and Liesl welcome another Hero of Higher Ed, Assistant Professor Jay Hubert of the Digital Film track at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Jay teaches courses such as Audio Production, Cinematography, Digital Film Production (Capstone), and the writing and production courses for The Bluffs series.
Jay began his professional filmmaking career in China while studying at Beijing Film Academy. He worked...
2025-07-1740 minThe Prime DirectiveA Patient Sailor Always Has Fair Winds: 1:51A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :) https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussions with Janice Thorpe, Ph.D., Director of Online Leaning and Assessment in the UCCS Comm. Department joined by her husband Anthony Thorpe who is currently a technology consultant. They both split their time between work and life at sea sailing. In this final episode the couple share, Part 2 of their adventures aboard their 50-foot sailboat, Moxie, a Outremer 51 catamaran. They finish...
2025-05-2642 minThe Prime DirectiveOn the Milk Run With Moxie: 1:50A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :) https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussions with Janice Thorpe, Ph.D., Director of Online Leaning and Assessment in the UCCS Comm. Department joined by her husband Anthony Thorpe who is currently a technology consultant. They both split their time between work and life at sea sailing. In this third episode the couple share, Part 1 of 2 discussing their experiences circumnavigating the globe on various sailboats with their children...
2025-05-2636 minThe Prime DirectiveWine With Humans in the Loop: 1:49A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :) https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl talk with Janice Thorpe, Ph.D., Director of Online Leaning and Assessment in the UCCS Comm. Department. In this second episode in their chats with her, they continue their discussion on best practices in education moving into the use of AI in education, which is another area of interest for Dr. Thorpe. They also discuss the difference between artificial intelligence and "augmented intelligence" which...
2025-05-1829 minThe Prime DirectiveHeroes of Higher Ed - 3: Online Education and Assessment: 1:48A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric, Admar, and Liesl talk with Janice Thorpe, Ph.D., Director of Online Leaning and Assessment in the UCCS Comm. Department. In this first episode in their chats with her, they focus on her background and interest in online education as well as some of her thoughts on assessment and education in general.
Some topics include: Online learning, higher education, standardized assessment, first-generation students...
2025-05-1835 minThe Prime DirectiveMemories, Movies, and Automobiles: 1:47A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :) https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl talk with Eric's sister Emily Batson, DDS, MS of Batson Dentistry and Prosthodontics and Liesl's brother Loren (Chip) H. Hutchins, IV, CTO of Vaporox. In this final episode, they share childhood memories, discuss their favorite movies, and talk about their favorite cars.
Some topics include: Childhood spats, vacations, and funny stories. Emily's favorite movies include Napoleon Dynamite, Amadeus, Best in Show, This...
2025-05-0832 minThe Prime DirectiveSnap on Smiles and Venture Capital: 1:46A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :) https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl talk with Eric's sister Emily Batson, DDS, MS of Batson Dentistry and Prosthodontics and Liesl's brother Loren (Chip) H. Hutchins, IV, CTO of Vaporox. In this third episode, they move on to temporary dentures called, "snap on smiles" and the specific uses for Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy (VPT). Emily discusses initial challenges as a female dentist and running a successful small business. Chip discusses the...
2025-05-0844 minThe Prime DirectiveFDA, AI, and Second Opinions: 1:45A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric, Admar, and Liesl talk with Eric's sister Emily Batson, DDS, MS of Batson Dentistry and Prosthodontics and Liesl's brother Loren (Chip) H. Hutchins, IV, CTO of Vaporox. In this second episode, they move on to discuss some of the technical aspects of their work. They weigh the pros and cons of AI and compare some of the ways it is being used in their industries...
2025-05-0843 minThe Prime DirectiveSuper Siblings in Healthcare: 1:44A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric, Admar and Liesl talk with Eric's sister Emily Batson, DDS, MS of Batson Dentistry and Prosthodontics and Liesl's brother CTO Loren H. Hutchins, IV of Vaporox. The first episode they introduce themselves and give some background information into how they became involved in the healthcare industry in their respective areas.
Some topics include: Dental school, dentistry in the Army, specializing within the field...
2025-05-0741 minThe Prime DirectiveFor the Love of Sci-Fi: 1:43A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric and Admar talk about their mutual love of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, including many of the movies that made an impact in their lives.
Some topics include: Harry Potter, Michael Focault, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, and Bill Paxton. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please...
2025-05-0742 minThe Prime DirectiveScary Movies: 1:42A big shout out and thank-you to our first patron: Nate :)
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Eric and Admar spend some time talking about dreams, scary movies, and horror. Some topics include: Lucid dreaming, Alien, Giger's artwork, The Thing, Conan the Barbarian.
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2025-05-0738 minThe Prime DirectiveEmotional Responses on the Pebbled Path: 1.41https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl finish their Heroes of Higher Ed discussion with guest Dr. Elena Svetieva. They begin discussing emotional responses and emotional intelligence in receiving feedback. They discuss a bit ore about feedback, feedforward, and Appreciative Inquiry before talking about authenticity and charisma. The finish by circling back to Elena's post-doctoral fellowships and journey into leadership research and her work with Liesl on the "Leadership a Communication Perspective" textbook. Elena closes with a call to action for the...
2025-04-1430 minThe Prime DirectiveThe Dating Game: 1.40https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue their discussion in the Heroes of Higher Ed series with guest Dr. Elena Svetieva. They discuss dating in the 21st century America and how social media has decreased immediacy in relationships. The finish their discussion discussing how we handle both constructive and not so constructive feedback. Seeking happiness through self-acceptance and the book recommendations, The Courage to be Disliked and Thanks for the Feedback.
Some topics include: Connection, online dating, relationships, Tinder...
2025-04-1440 minThe Prime DirectiveHeroes of Higher Ed - 2: Honesty and Pantomime: 1.39https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl have their second guest in the Heroes of Higher Ed series, Dr. Elena Svetieva. They discuss her background and research in deception and honesty, leadership, the Honesty Project, and the difficulty we have in telling when someone is being dishonest.
Some topics include: Deception, honesty, Dr. Mark Frank, Lie to Me and Paul Ekman, AI and leadership, The Honesty Project, and deception in leadership.
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2025-04-1443 minThe Prime DirectiveArt Appreciation - Part 2: 1.38https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar continue their discussion of all different forms of art and how it nourishes the soul.
Some topics include: The beauty of Arabic writing, Bob Ross, music as therapy, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and David, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.
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2025-04-0637 minThe Prime DirectiveArt Appreciation - Part 1: 1.37https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar spend time this week discussing their love of all forms of art from music, to fine art, to performance art, to more abstract and ancient pieces.
Some topics include: Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Andy Warhol, Rhythm O, Art as Therapy, Voyager's Golden Record, Salvador Dali's Persistence of Memory, Lascaux Caves, Picasso's Three Musicians, Jackson Pollack's Blue Poles, Bridget Riley's Fall, AI Art, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto, and Frank Stella's Six Mile Bottom.
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2025-04-0636 minThe Prime DirectiveO Canada: 1.36https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar get warmed up for this week touching on a range of topics surrounding the economy finishing up with some thoughts about our neighbors to the north.
Some topics include: The 2nd Amendment, Gun control, Thom Hartmann, the middle class, DARE, Reaganomics, Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!, Freespeech TV, Canadian politics and trends. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-03-3023 minThe Prime DirectiveA Return on Investment: 1.35https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl finish talking with their first guest in the Heroes of Higher Ed series, Teaching Professor Laura Eurich, Co-Chair of the Communication Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. In Part 3 and the conclusion of their discussion, they finish talking about the value of higher education on individual and societal level, discuss some "back in my day" nostalgia from Laura's background, and finish talking about the show Severance.
Some topics include: Higher education...
2025-03-1327 minThe Prime DirectiveLittle Silver Linings: 1.34https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl continue talking with their first guest in the Heroes of Higher Ed series, Teaching Professor Laura Eurich, Co-Chair of the Communication Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. We continue Part 2 of our discussion talking some "kitchen table" issues from the price of eggs, to the rapid state of change, to the importance of altruism, and the gift of a smile.
Some topics include: AI, changes in the post-pandemic world, flat earth...
2025-03-1333 minThe Prime DirectiveHeroes of Higher Ed: Intro to Journalism: 1.33https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric, Admar, and Liesl have their first guest in the Heroes of Higher Ed series, Teaching Professor Laura Eurich, Co-Chair of the Communication Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Laura sits down to discuss her career and background in journalism, the current issues in journalism, and thoughts on higher education.
Some topics include: Journalism, confirmation bias, misinformation, source validity, the credibility continuum, storytelling, media literacy, Walter Cronkite, Watergate, Sex & the City, higher education, rising costs...
2025-03-1234 minThe Prime DirectiveMaster of Two Worlds: 1.32https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the rise of the machines, aspects of the profit motive and finish up with a final discussion of the final stages of the hero's journey.
Some topics include: AI, algorithms, the profit motive, The Communist Manifesto, Capitalism, reification, consumption, No-Face, Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, final stages of the hero's journey and the monomyth.
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2025-03-0622 minThe Prime DirectiveBack in My Day: 1.31https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss all that was better growing up back in the 80's.
Some topics include: Some of the 80's toys, games, and shows they enjoyed.
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2025-03-0630 minThe Prime DirectiveOur Hero's Journey: 1.30https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss Joseph Campbell's hero's journey or monomyth narrative as a reference point for their podcast journey with The Prime Directive. They continue discussing it as a framework for life's journeys.
Some topics include: Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, The Hero's Journey, The Monomyth, The Epic of Gilgameth, Star Wars, Harry Potter, education as a type of armor for the journey, The Ubermensch.
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2025-03-0521 minThe Prime DirectiveKafka's Little Roach Clip: 1.29https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss Kafka's novella Metamorphosis where a man wakes up to find he is a giant roach-like insect and how this relates to modern-day issues. This leads them to a discussion on the need for allies to weather challenges and how adversity sharpens us. Some topics include: Kafka's Metamorphosis, the Expanse, the importance of relationship-building.
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2025-03-0516 minThe Prime DirectiveFuel for Thought: 1.28https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The hosts discuss a bit about fossil fuels and sustainability.
Some topics include: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Landman (series), fracking, sustainability, and plastics.
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2025-02-2712 minThe Prime DirectiveFor Those Who Clash: 1.27https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The hosts discuss video game nostalgia and various games they play.
Some topics include: Leadership communication styles, Clash of Clans, Contra, King of the Beach, and Maden 25.
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2025-02-2720 minThe Prime DirectivePuppy Love: 1.26https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The hosts discuss the unconditional love of dogs and other pets.
Some topics include: The National Mill Dog Rescue, prison rehabilitation, dogs during retirement, dogs and improved physical and mental health.
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2025-02-2722 minThe Prime DirectiveBad Leadership: 1.25https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The hosts discuss Barbara Kellerman's Bad Leadership. They raise the point that she states in her book that America has yet to have a truly despotic leader. There is a discussion on the treatment of indigenous peoples which leads to a discussion about the failings of the US Constitution and whether or not any...
2025-02-1319 minThe Prime DirectiveHope Dies Last: 1.24https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. In this segment they discuss positive and negative expectations and some subsequent decision making behaviors. They go on to the discuss the possibility of buyer's remorse with conservatives when looking at geopolitics.
Some topics include: Bullying, interventions, decision-making, expectations, hope, accountability, grass-roots movements, reluctant leadership, Argentina, austerity measures, myth of individualism, Dunning...
2025-02-1318 minThe Prime DirectiveLet's Beat This Thing: 1.23https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Admar introduces the concept of free will for discussion after tackling evil in the last episode (they beat it good), specifically constraints upon free will. They go on to discuss a bit about decision making and AI before wrapping up the conversation giving a nod to sci-fi and MST3K.
Some topics...
2025-02-1316 minThe Prime DirectiveCombating Everyday Evil with Our First Guest: 1.22https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar have their first guest host, Liesl H. Eberhardt, Ph.D. who teaches leadership communication courses at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. One of the courses she teaches is Ethical Leadership so they begin the first episode discussing the banality of ordinary evil and thoughtless the nature of obedience.
Some topics include: Evil, thoughtlessness, obedience, the banality of evil, Hannah Arendt, the Nuremberg Trials, The Stanford Prison Experiment, Philip Zimbardo, and Stanley Milgram.
2025-02-1323 minThe Prime DirectiveCheeseburgers and Gyros with a Side of Oligarchy: 1.21https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss their favorite food, specifically if they could only have one food item, what would it be? This leads to a discussion of some comfort foods, cultural favorites, and meal prepping. Discussing a new supermarket leads them on a segue to discussing whether or not we are facing the rise of oligarchy and where this leaves the middle class. They finish up discussing some representations of time vs money to help visualize vast amounts of wealth...
2025-01-3021 minThe Prime DirectiveGeeking Out Over AI: 1.20https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar geek out over advancements in AI and quantum computing as they consider the future. They start contemplating life with "cylon-like" assistants and different platforms being used in education and continue considering how humanity exists in the midst of exponential growth in artificial intelligence. They conclude discussing some overall advancements in technology and how they always cause significant societal shifts and warnings for the future.
Some topics include pros and cons of using AI, the...
2025-01-2917 minThe Prime DirectiveLet's Talk DEI: 1.19https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles and grapple with some of the recent demonization of DEI in the media and politics.
Some topics include defining diversity, equity, and inclusion, propaganda, benefits of diversity, The New Colossus and living America as a diverse society, looking back with nostalgia assuming the past is superior to the present, Max Weber and Verstehen, Sam Harris and quieting your mind to gain clarity in the midst of confusion...
2025-01-2921 minThe Prime DirectiveBirthright Citizenship: 1.18https://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the recent executive order to end birthright citizenship and talk about what birthright citizenship by deconstructing its meaning from micro to macro levels.
Some topics include what makes you a citizen, naturalized citizenship testing, paying taxes, Adrift: America in 100 Charts by Scott Galloway, enforcing artificial borders, Native American citizenship, distribution of resources, standards for citizenship. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
2025-01-2923 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.17: In the Weeds with Standardized Testinghttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar begin by discussing The Fog of War and empathy. They go on to discuss continual learning and the important role YouTube has had in promoting curiosity and learning stating that the future of education will belong to innovators and problem solvers. They spend the majority of their time offering their thoughts and critique on standardized assessments, highlighting the limitations of quantitative measurement.
Some topics include YouTube's role in learning, the future of education, the...
2025-01-2013 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.16: Empathy, Altruism, and Logichttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar begin by discussing correlations between money and happiness and quickly transition to breaking down the priorities of the Prime Directives; empathy, altruism, and logic. They end with thoughts identifying travel and learning a foreign language as a Prime Directive.
Some topics include Scott Galloway, Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, money, happiness, empathy, altruism, logic, travel, learning a foreign language. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please...
2025-01-2012 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.15: The Best Leaders Are the Reluctant Oneshttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss examples of emergent leadership in our history George Washington to WWII to modern day examples. They discuss the notion that the best leaders are those who don't seek to lead.
Some topics include war, sacrifice, WWII, reluctant leadership. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-2018 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.14: We're Not as Alone as We Think We Arehttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss both Gabor Mate' and Viktor Frankl and their life experiences as Holocaust survivors reflecting on feelings of anxiety and instability and ultimately finding their "noble purpose." They discuss finding your community and that you are never as alone as you think you are and recommend Simon Sinek's 8-minute rule to listen to share someone's pain and empathize with what they are going through. They end discussing Beau of the Fifth Column and the greatest generation...
2025-01-2016 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.13: Taming the Tigerhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the nature and history of violence and consider it as a kind of beast within. They discuss "taming the tiger" with empathy and understanding, progressive ideas, and generational awareness.
Some topics include war and violence, empathy, Bernie Sanders and the progressive movement, and Jonathan Haidt's research the anxious generation. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-2015 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.12: What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Strongerhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss how pain and hardship help to strengthen character. They discuss some viewpoints to consider, both religious and secular, on topics offered throughout history to the modern day.
Some topics include Maria Popova and the Marginalian, Alan Watts and Letting Go, The Tao, Confucius, and Buddhism. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-2015 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.11: Success is Not a Straight Linehttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss some thoughts on success, poverty, and finding your way on a journey toward independence.
Some topics include Rutger Bregman's TEDTalk on poverty, education, success, and financial misinformation.
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2025-01-1710 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.10: Constant Improvementhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the value in education whether pursuing higher education or a trade. They share thoughts about the importance of striving for constant improvement. Admar shares a bit about his educational background including how he and Eric met after he took classes with Eric's wife several years ago, eventually serving as her TA and how making connections with mentors in your life can be instrumental in your journey.
Some topics include Simon Sinek, Tony Robbins...
2025-01-1717 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.9: Anger is the Enemyhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss dealing with anger when passionately defending an opinion. Admar continues offering his latin inspirations.
Some topics include TYT, Breaking Points, Secular Talk, Ryan Grim, homelessness, food insecurity, corruption, oligarchy, the Allegory of the Cave, and the use of technology.
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2025-01-1716 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.8: It's the Economy, Stupidhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the economy and unemployment in the current administration.
Some topics include David Packman, Scott Galloway, Heather Cox Richardson, echo chambers, and generational wealth.
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2025-01-1715 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.7: 15-Minute Chodeshttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
What's a chode? You will have to look that one up yourself. Eric and Admar discuss some popular podcasters who give voice to radical viewpoints and the ethics of these choices.
Some topics include a chode vs. a deep dive, Joe Rogan, Lex Friedman, moral relativism, corporate sponsorship, and interconnectedness. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-1716 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.6: How Do We Know What We Think We Knowhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss the question "how do we know what we think we know?". How do you defend your beliefs when someone is attacking them? The guys discuss the Allegory of the Cave, short attention spans, and the current distrust in experts. They debate the use of performance versus authentic presentation with media personalities such as Jordan Peterson.
Some topics include Epistemology, Allegory of the Cave, Buddhism, debates over Jordan Peterson, Dr. Gabor Mate, fallacies of...
2025-01-1717 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.5: Source Materialhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss their favorite credible source material, podcasters, and where they go for their news and information.
Some topics include media literacy, media bias, and MLMs. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-1713 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.4: Hopes and Aspirationshttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss hopes and aspirations and Admar thanks Eric for his teaching service.
Topics include the importance of hope, having aspirations, service, and passing the torch to the next generation.
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2025-01-1714 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.3: New Year's Resolutionshttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Eric and Admar discuss their New Year's resolutions and some of their strategies for surviving 2025.
Topics include Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism, and other lessons from history. Now hit play, subscribe, and notifications if you want to keep hearing from us and please comment below :)
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2025-01-1716 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.2: Social Creatureshttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
We are social creatures connecting in a strange new world and meant to be together. Eric and Admar discuss relationships and offer some thoughts on monogamy, dating, and social construction.
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2025-01-1713 minThe Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.1: The Prime Directive - Introhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
What is the Prime Directive? Who are we? In this episode, we explain some of the guiding principles of the Prime Directive and introduce ourselves to embark on a journey exploring this strange new world. We hope you want to join us to experience some (mostly) civil discourse, (sometimes) with a bit of our warped humor, and (hopefully) make some new connections to discuss and engage in interesting topics.
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