Beste Convergence podcasts (2024)

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Yelling fire in a crowded theatre 1:36:43

12h ago1:36:43

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Free Speech and Marshmallow Madness In this rollercoaster episode, we dive into everything from the hypothetical beauty of a 'Godmode' What To Eat podcast with Brendan Hutchins to the real-life hilarity of a live Randy Feltface puppet show. Along the way, we tackle deep issues like men's responsibility in society, the botched 'free speech' argument…

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Episode 2: Generations, Ai, False Church 1:25:21

3d ago1:25:21

1:25:21

Send us a text We talk about the future of AI, the change of the generations, and the false church of god and what it means.Door Jericho & Zion

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109 - Indigenous Contact Events 55:00

6d ago55:00

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In recent times, considerable focus has been on the march towards some form of official UAP disclosure. Throughout that period, momentum has been arising from congressional attempts to surface information in light of intelligence gathered within various branches of the military and the intelligence community; that is to say, based on data and asses…

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Becoming Like Jesus, the Lover 1:10:39

27d ago1:10:39

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Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Pastor Joyce Rees, Lead Pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lover”. She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, October 24th 2024 at Brentview Bapt…

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107. Hybrid Intelligence: Sustaining Adversary Overmatch with Dr. Billy Barry, LTC Blair Wilcox, & TIM 58:52

29d ago58:52

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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the links to the conference agenda and registration site may …

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New Times 51:34

6d ago51:34

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Send us a text Jericho and Zion talk about politics, religion, spirituality, and the state of the world and the coming changes.Door Jericho

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Hymn - Tune Tumult #3 1:13:32

8d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

We open with classic podcasting clichés and dive into the aftermath of the 2024 US election. Our hosts swirl around debates, looking for silver linings in a rather grim scenario. We then transition seamlessly into music territory, with exciting new hymn compositions, vocal experiments, and the creative processes we engaged in to create our masterpi…

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God 2:01:36

15d ago2:01:36

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Exploring Faith and Unplugging from the Matrix: Is There a God? We dive deep into our personal journeys with spirituality, discovering what 'Is there a God?' means to us. We chat about breaking free from past traumas related to religious experiences, ponder our own definitions of belief, and how music has become a transformative part of our spiritu…

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I Interrupted You First - Tune Tumult #2 1:22:34

22d ago1:22:34

1:22:34

Happy one-year podcast anniversary! Join us as we reflect on our life plans from days past—who has time for a bucket list when life keeps us on our toes? Last week's deep chat resurfaces with healing guidence and the creeping horror of Five Nights at Freddy's nightmares. We fly from bedtime Tolkien to crafting our futures one LEGO block at a time. …

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Do you have time for that? 1:32:22

29d ago1:32:22

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We dive into the humorous and strenuous sides of physical/mental/emotional health. We discuss how some activities, despite being labeled 'not good', might just be worth it for the laughs and the unexpected benefits they bring to our well-being. Expect some funny anecdotes and a light-hearted take on the ups and downs of staying healthy. And a delig…

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Tune Tumult #1 - Game Changer! 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Life, Laughter, and AI: Unraveling Decisions, Beard Drama, and Emotional Rollercoasters Lyrics and videos for the Battle Of The Songs entries here: https://newsletter.hellosteadman.com/game-changer-battle-of-the-songs-1/ In this jam-packed episode, we tackle everything from robots threatening our podcasting gig to philosophical debates on free will…

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106. Whipping Wargaming Into NATO SHAPE with COL Arnel David 24:44

1M ago24:44

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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the link to our registration site may be found at the end of …

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108 - A Collapsing of Constructs 52:24

1M ago52:24

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In this episode, Darren/Exo explores how the matter of the UFO Phenomenon and converging fields of research collapse various constructs of the world, giving rise to a perspective that transcends current assumptions and expectations of "the real".

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Becoming like Jesus, the Student 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Hello Friends! We’re kicking off this academic year with our theme series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Logan Johnson, UCM Campus Ministry Associate and Sr. High Youth Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Student”. This session was recorded on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at Brentview Baptist C…

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It's either a gimme or a skinned knee (the origin of the song challenge) 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Forever to go down in infamy, this episode is where Mark and Brendan decide to start giving each other a prompt to write a song in a week. Let’s see where this goes. And now, the beautiful AI show notes. Glorious.. Join us for a roller-coaster episode as we acquire the quirky domain 'pn.ms' from 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (no sandwiches inc…

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105. Taking the Golf Out of Gaming with Sebastian Bae 50:41

2M ago50:41

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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the link to our registration site may be found at the end of …

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No, don't go back into Goldfinger 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

It's a musical episode where Brendan and Mark happen to break out in song, like the new Joker movie but with more sense to it. We discuss AI, dropping amazon, and how We're Mad as Hell AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! If you want to be Mark's friend, you must listen to this and agree that it is exceptional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9…

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107 - Of Expansion & Ascension 50:27

2M ago50:27

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As we speak, both within ufology and within the segments of the political and public spheres that are beginning to wrestle with this enigmatic topic, we are seeing ongoing debate about how much the intelligences behind what we colloquially refer to as “the Phenomenon” should be framed as a threat–or at least a “potential threat”--or not. Some argue…

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The Jealous Art of Empathy; Sociopathic or Just Super Chill? 1:22:38

2M ago1:22:38

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Gather ‘round, folks, and bring your popcorn – we’ve got a treat of emotional escapades and bean-timer antics! Join us in the men’s group saga as Brendan takes us through the wild ride of talking jealousy, empathy, polyamory, and societal norms. Who knew reflecting on divorce and friendships could be so enlightening? Sprinkle in a relentless bean t…

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104. Achieving Victory & Ensuring Civilian Safety in Conflict Zones with Andrew Olson 31:11

2M ago31:11

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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist first introduced Andrew Olson to our community of action with his insightful submission to our Calling All Wargamers crowdsourcing effort entitled Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Considerations in Wargaming LSCO. In today’s episode of The Convergence podcast, we sit down with Mr. Olson to learn more a…

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Food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape. 1:20:52

3M ago1:20:52

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Breaking down American culture and politics, focusing on the differences between programming languages and frameworks, the ongoing dismantling of the American Dream, and the problematic first-past-the-post electoral system. This episode touches on issues like capitalism, tribalism, and the historic welcoming of immigrants to the US, expressing a de…

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103. On the Ground and In the Air in Ukraine with Wolfgang Hagarty 29:41

3M ago29:41

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“I don’t think America, or the West in general, is prepared in any sort of way to fight a static war like we’re seeing over there in Ukraine.” [Editor’s Note: One of the twelve key conditions driving the Operational Environment (OE) in the next ten years is its increased lethality. According to the TRADOC G-2‘s recently published The Operational En…

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106 - The Alien & the Oversoul 45:09

3M ago45:09

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Even as our modern mainstream society begins to grapple with the notion that non-human intelligences of a sophisticated nature are in our midst, piloting remarkably unconventional, and beyond next-gen technological craft, there is still a key component of this cultural conversation that is missing: and that is the consideration of the testimony of …

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An answer without a question, or the profound necessity of rest 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Wholesome Surprises and the Power of Rest Explore the joy of wholesome TV content and personal encounters with the streaming service Dropout, highlighting shows like 'Game Changer', 'Make Some Noise', and 'Dimension 20.' Mark delves into a particularly emotional episode of 'Game Changer' dedicated to a contestant named Jess. The conversation transi…

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The Struggle for Quality in a Sea of Grifters 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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Frustrations with substandard podcast editing, the challenges of maintaining a high-quality freelance business, mental and physical pressures, and an insightful conversation about Apple's new fee policy on Patreon subscriptions, as Mark and Brendan reflect on balancing work and creativity, they share personal stories and experiences about keeping t…

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102. War, Inc: The Private Sector in Contemporary Conflict with LTC Kristine Hinds 20:50

3M ago20:50

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[Editor’s Note: The Mad Scientist Laboratory featured LTC Kristine M. Hinds‘ assessment of private sector involvement in future conflicts in “Sixth Domain” – Private Sector Involvement in Future Conflicts last June. While some Army purists have taken exception to the Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security‘s use of the term “Six…

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46: Fostering Resilience and Building Assets in Our At-Risk Youth EDUC 532 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Scott Heydt and Jessie McFarland join Thom to discuss their graduate course on resiliency and asset building for at-risk youth. EDUC 532 is a part of Neumann University's Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning program. More information can be found ⁠here⁠. This course is designed to move our students from risk …

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What we talk about when we talk about care 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

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Mark wants the people he works with to be delighted, and Brendan is opting out of Amazon. (00:00) - Fuck me, I’m a biscuit (08:35) - It’s grifts all the way down (18:45) - Opting out of Amazon (27:25) - Mark’s salient point about the environment (28:55) - Mark is adrift (42:15) - The robots are coming for our jobs! (48:49) - Mark tries to explain L…

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105 - Technologies of Contact 48:52

3M ago48:52

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While modern ufology has been a component of our cultural zeitgeist for decades and decades now, during much of that time it has generally been seen as a matter for astrophysicists and aviation experts. While ground-breaking researchers such as Jacques Vallee, John Keel and J. Allen Hynek, as early as the 1970s, suggested the anomalous and highly s…

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101. Precursor to Victory: Understanding the Operational Environment with Mr. Ian Sullivan 37:30

4M ago37:30

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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist is pleased to publish its 500th post! Since its inception on 09 November 2017, the Mad Scientist Laboratory has continuously sought to explore the Operational Environment (OE) and the changing character of warfare on behalf of the U.S. Army. Given this enduring mission, it’s fitting that this milestone post featur…

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Spike me, daddy 55:05

4M ago55:05

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Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches… and they both discuss ease and craft. (00:00) - Spike me, daddy (01:13) - Happy anniversary (02:15) - Escape valves (08:55) - Our strange addictions (22:49) - Needs vs wants (26:18) - Reading ahead on stoicism (30:32) - Medi…

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45: Culturally Responsive Teaching EDUC 505 16:22

4M ago16:22

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Dawn Mader and Deb Moore join Thom to discuss their graduate course exploring culturally responsive teaching. EDUC 505 is a part of Neumann University's Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning program. More information can be found here. This course will include provide students with a framework for becoming cul…

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I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

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Mark echoes a fundamental question: “What are you doing to make yourself more attractive and interesting?”. (00:00) - Hey, you're cute (02:14) - 16 hour fasting (12:02) - What men need to do to date women (24:42) - Physical appearance as branding (35:33) - Physical appearance across genders (43:35) - "You're not as charming as you think you are" pt…

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Rattling around like Marley’s ghost 1:05:26

4M ago1:05:26

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What do you give up once you’ve given up – to quote a popular Irish sitcom – cigarettes, alcohol, and roller-blading? Joy? Is it joy next? This one’s spicy if you’re a puritan. Otherwise it’s your pretty bog-standard Convergence fare. (00:00) - Rattling around like Marley’s ghost (00:23) - Mark's accidentally good idea (10:39) - Intrinsic motivatio…

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100. The Dictator's Dream: A Conversation with COL John Antal (USA-Ret.) 52:41

4M ago52:41

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[Editor’s Note: Last week’s Mad Scientist Laboratory blog post featured a timely “what if?” nightmare scenario by COL John Antal (USA-Ret.), set in a not-too-distant-future — imagining an Operational Environment where today’s National Defense Strategy threat members, colluding as a coalition of autocracies, launched simultaneous surprise strikes ag…

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Tasty meat fire 52:29

4M ago52:29

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The one where Mark and Brendan build a new society. Links Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?, by Chris van Tulleken Why doing more exercise won't help you burn more calories – New Scientist Trying Not to Try: The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity, by Edward Sl…

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Laurent Thevenet - Infusing Creativity into Engineering 1:16:17

5M ago1:16:17

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Laurent Thevenet, a leader in creative technology, shares his journey from computer science to creative tech. He discusses the influence of having a computer at home in shaping his career and the intersection of technology and creativity. Laurent's experience includes working with prestigious brands and creating award-winning projects. He emphasize…

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This is your podcast on mushrooms 42:39

5M ago42:39

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Brace yourself – Mark’s developing a theory of existence. Links Cosmo SheldrakeDoor Mark Steadman & Brendan Hutchins

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104 - Consciousness Continuum 43:57

5M ago43:57

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Beginning with the revelations that arose in a now famous 2017 New York Times article titled “Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program”, and further brought to light with the allegations made by former military insiders like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, the general public is being slowly acclimated to a reality t…

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We all know blue Dave 52:33

5M ago52:33

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Brendan throws down a debate for the boys to chew over. Wish them luck! (00:00) - I get that reference (01:47) - Food's effects on personal identity (17:13) - Group identities (20:24) - Dunbar's number (28:29) - Brendan's joke (29:36) - MA succulent Chinese meal (31:22) - Brendan likes to get stuffed (39:52) - Dopamine dieting Links This is democra…

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The thing about rollercoasters 58:31

5M ago58:31

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Strap in, pull the safety bar down tight, and prepare to launch deep into some stuff in this episode. (00:00) - The thing about rollercoasters (02:00) - Brendan's sacrificial log (09:38) - Mark's wormhole (21:53) - Self-motivation for those that live on their own (27:18) - Rollercoaster content (34:54) - The metaphor extends (47:58) - We do the swi…

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Dwayne Paisley-Marshall - Building a Creative Technology Community 1:01:26

5M ago1:01:26

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Dwayne Paisley-Marshall, a creative technology director, discusses his journey from studying web design to becoming a creative technologist. He emphasizes the importance of having a foundation in both design and development and how it allows him to bridge the gap between the two disciplines. Dwayne also talks about the challenges of being a creativ…

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103 - Communal Confrontation 54:00

5M ago54:00

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When we take the time to look back at the history of the UFO phenomenon in popular culture, perhaps no book has had an impact greater than Whitley Strieber’s groundbreaking 1987 work Communion. This was a book that, on the one hand, caught the world by surprise, depicting shocking, discombobulating encounters with beings of a decidedly otherworldly…

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The Darkenshrub epiphany 1:16:37

5M ago1:16:37

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Mark went to London and met Rory Sutherland, and Brendan has a communion with the universe. Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, by Daniel Pinchbeck The Egg, by Andy Weir (00:00) - 2024-07-13 Episode 32 (00:18) - Mark at the Podcast Show London (06:38) - Brendan's Darkenshrub adventure (26:31) - Br…

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Pax Man - The Evolving Role of Creative Technology 1:01:12

5M ago1:01:12

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Pax is a creative that uses technology as his medium. He firmly believes that there is aesthetic quality in how people interact with products and spaces. It is precisely these aesthetic interactions that drives him as a creative. Pax has elevated pinnacle brand moments for different clients such as, Nike, Disney, Crocs, VW, Covestro, etc. and agenc…

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What have you ACTUALLY done, actually? 1:02:32

6M ago1:02:32

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Mark can’t get arrested in this town, Gen X is clapping back, and Brendan’s playing a game but he needs it for his work. (00:00) - 2024-07-13 Episode 31 (04:47) - Mark can't get arrested in this town (09:10) - Gen X is clapping back (13:37) - Brendan's spicy question 🌶️ (26:10) - You can't be the one who's losing it (31:19) - 100 $1,000,000 Leads (…

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Anything can be food if you want it to be 49:52

6M ago49:52

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The boys wrestle with the question of man vs bear, explore the fertility epidemic, and deliver an update on Brendan’s arbitration. (00:20) - Mark’s cat is a precious angel (01:40) - Man vs bear (03:40) - The case (14:56) - The fertility epidemic (39:36) - It’s a Jungle Out There Links How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis Electromagnetic…

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99. Blending: The Art of Hiding in Plain Sight with LtCol Erik Keim 21:01

6M ago21:01

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[Editor’s Note: Last week’s Mad Scientist Laboratory post featured an assessment by U.S. Army War College student LtCol Erik Keim (USMC) that “militaries will blend with civilian transmissions instead of relying solely on the specific military electromagnetic spectrum by 2030 due to the availability of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and the proven …

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Biscuits the size of cat heads 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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Brendan kicks the new calorie knowledge, Mark talks about his vision and not his Vision Pro, and Brendan takes Mark on a virtual tour of the NFT Museum. Links Web3 is Going Great The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... for Now The Dropout Marissa Mayer, этот смех! laugh compilation Top 5 Korean TV romcoms – List Envy, with Anya Pearse…

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Unveiling Ambidexterity: The Crossroads of Design and Tech 2:04

6M ago2:04

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Meet Jeremie, transitioning from a Product Designer and Indie App Developer to a Creative Technologist. Weekly insights from global creative technologists who merge art with technology. Discover innovative solutions and personal breakthroughs in the tech industry. Inspirational stories and practical advice for blending design and development. Explo…

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