Rylan and Spiess talk to their friends about popular culture- past and present. Music written by Rylan Cox Music performed by Randy Williams & Russell Wright Cover Photo: Alyssa Smith
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This is a podcast of a woman living alone. She talks about whatever comes into her mind, with the hope that she's not alone. EMAIL: livingalonetogether@tutanota.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why does the modern social fabric feel so filmsy?
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I talk about my lowkey conflicting feelings about the election, tourist traps, misogyny, and the VERY FILMY NATURE OF THE SOCIAL FABRIC, or rather, the social hole. Also some (non-)insights on marriage and its meaning, if any. Book mentioned: Kate Manne's Down Girl Powered by Firstory Hosting
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I talk about my brita filter, Norway trip, and just a bit about the US election. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Is not replying ever okay?
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"No." indeed is a complete sentence. But it's even more of a relief to not replying at all. Pheew. #notadog Powered by Firstory Hosting
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why is love not real? (the physical nature of the world)
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special episode where i talk about how frustrating life is due to the physical nature of the world www.yen1993.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
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How to break free from the causal chains of life?
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(1) diagonal exploration of consciousness (2) the power of language (3) new common senses of the modern age Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What is the secret to job satisfaction? (On Envying Your Client)
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This will be a breakthrough in sociological research on job satisfaction. How envious are you of your clients? Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why the fabricated profoundness of the human experience?
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The fabricated profoundness of the human experience, or "The delicate nothingness of our times" Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Are we better than chatgpt?
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O just a regular rambling session. www.yen1993.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What's up with the supermarkets?
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My website: www.yen1993.com Today I talk about the supermarkets of the UK. Today, £1 = Korean ₩1734 £1 = Japanese ¥198 £1 = Taiwanese $40 £1 = Swedish SEK14 £1 = Icelandic ISK176 The price of 1 plastic bag at Tesco = 30p = ₩520.2 = ¥59 = NTD$12 = SEK4 = ISK52.8 Books mentioned: Money on Your Mind by psychotherapist Vicky Reynal Stop Reading the New…
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About the power of Explore mode, my new chair, and the importance of asking Why. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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how to live a 480p life?
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talking about the low friction life, adobe illustrator, Afternoon blues, and PMS Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why did I sell my iPad (Air)?
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As titled. And how to de-Americanise??? Powered by Firstory Hosting
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How much can we imagine?
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Today I talk about my thought experiment. Books mentioned: Sorrow and Bliss by Mag Mason My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Wanting by Luke Burgis Film: "Mothers' Instinct" Show: Fleabag Powered by Firstory Hosting
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How to live a raw life? (On Wanting)
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warning: this is a big rambling episode! I talk about medical tourism, ultra efficiency, the book Wanting by Luke Burgis. The podcast I mentioned: The Seen and the Unseen with Amit Varma, episode with Luke Burgis. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Are we products? (On Ultra Processed People)
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Commenting on Kate Conspiracy, Ultra Processed People by Chris van Tulleken, and anticonsumption. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Can't' sleep. Talk about sadness, winging it, different hues of life, and the avoidance of gyms to the win, HA! Powered by Firstory Hosting
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[book talk #3] Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman
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"There is an alternative: the unfashionable but powerful notion of letting time use you, approaching life not as an opportunity to implement your predetermined plans for success but as a matter of responding to the needs of your place and your moment in history." Book: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burckeman Also little about my trip to Finland. Po…
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What does it feel like to be God? (On Finnish Legos)
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Today I talk about what it might feel like to be omniscient... or to see the Earth as Legoland. Also I went to Finland last week, it was not fun. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Joe joins Rylan & Nathan to discuss Mel Brooks' 1974 classic, Young Frankenstein!
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Are you prepped for the modern world? (The Unreachability of Technology)
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In this episode I discuss how I feel overwhelmed by modern technologies. the word I'm looking for: part-amazed, part-ashamed, part-overwhelmed. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Rylan, Nathan & Jay discuss what they are currently watching in film and television.
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Why am I complaining (again)?
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Good old whinge during xmas. Movie mentioned: Fallen Leaves (2023). Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What is the path less taken in our minds? (Holiday Chitchat)
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Feeling not so well today, can't do anything else so time to chit chat on this podcast! A bit about British supermarkets, and then... The Big Gap in my mind. Books mentioned: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray This is Water by David Wallace Foster A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Wallace Foster Powered by Firstory Hosting…
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What is the right to zone out?
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Some basic logic lessons, lol. This was a good episode and topic, I think. Books mentioned: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn Why do women write more letters than they post? by Darian Leader Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why are some people more likeable than others?
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Today I give some personal updates and talk about the concept of "likeability". Powered by Firstory Hosting
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How do we know if we "like" someone?
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I talk about our ability to see the nuances of human nature and propose a very plausible sociology and evolutionary biology theory! Also a bit about new techs I purchased. Keyboard I used in the past (which broke, sadly): FILCO Convertible 2 Ninja Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Is it luck or hard work?
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I talk about the analogy of webpage design and personality. And how time will tell. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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I talk about the term "ally" and how we should revolutionalise the term "friend." I also examines the movie "Barbie." Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why do we feign enthusiasm in our texts?
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I talk about the use of positive language in texts and emails. And voluntary and involuntary thoughts. And why meaning what you say matters. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Are humans fundamentally the same? (On the Banality of Social Interactions)
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This has somehow turned into a semi-emotional episode, which was not expected. I talk about the notion that human beings fundamentally wanting the same things and the culture that surrounds this assumption. And the banality of most social interactions. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Do you have an internal monologue?
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I talk about inner voice (internal monologue) and the lack thereof. And how this can affect our view on personal identity. First lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u69YSh-cFXY Second lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB7fstrbJSA Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What is it about the UK?
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About my time in the UK. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Rylan & Nathan discuss (without spoilers) Severance, Violet (Musical), Silo (Apple TV), Fired on Mars (HBO), Jury Duty (Amazon), and more!
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Today I talk about my big(ish) move, and "luck". Good luck!! Powered by Firstory Hosting
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How to become ledger-free?
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Today I discuss laptops, umbrellas, alarm clocks, and just being ledger-free. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What's wrong with education as an industry?
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I talked about a bunch of things wrong with teaching as an industry. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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just some life updates 3 (Feeling Validated)
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I quit my new job! Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Landon, Jacob, Nathan & Rylan discuss (and spoil) AppleTV's hit dark-comedy Severance.
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Best of 2022 with Screen Nerds' Michael Burgett
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Michael Burgett dazzles Rylan & Nathan with his favorite movies of 2022:The BatmanSonic the Hedgehog IIFacing NolanFire of LoveMoonage DaydreamMalcolm's ListSee How They RunPress PlayBellePompo the CinephileThe Deer KingInu-OhGoodbye, Don Glees!DevotionEmpire of LightTop Gun Maverick
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[book talk #2] The Good-Enough Life, Avram Alpert
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Book: Avram Alpert, The Good-Enough Life Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why do people get personal trainers?
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Today I talk about the Petit Bourgeois Woman. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Is it good to be aware of injustice? (On the Vicious Cycle of Invalidation)
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In this episode, I explore the ideas of the Vicious Cycle of Invalidation and The Paradox Of Shame. Both terms are my invention. Book mentioned: The Good-enough Life by Avram Alpert Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Rylan & Nathan visit Justin, Hannah, Charlie, Jesse and Jacob to discuss our film and television favorites for 2022.
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Full Episode- Filmsy Awards- Coming Soon!
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Is it better to have fewer choices in life?
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I talk about the paradox of choice and the concept of potential. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What is the speed of life?
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Today I discuss a new notion of time and the "speed of life." Quite enlightening by the end of the episode, I must say! Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Why does desire matter in life?
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Hi everyone, happy new year! Today I talk about the meaning of "desire" in my life. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What is the true power of money?
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Just some musings on money and its power. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Is life inherently romantic?
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A lot has happened this past week and I'm rethinking the process of decision-making in life. Book mentioned: Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz Powered by Firstory Hosting
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