Common Conversations

In the wake of the Derek Chauvin Trial, my good friend Monnie Aleahmad joins to talk about race, capitalism, democracy, growing up in Iran, the Thundercats and more in the final episode of Season One. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In season one's penultimate episode, I dive into the realm of higher education with my dear friend Tyler, dialing in from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. We talk about our experience with Vassar and beyond, our journeys to their halls, and what we've learned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

It's our first Listener Requested topic! Today my friend Rafaela joins me from São Paulo to talk about being on social media, the power these platforms wield, and what responsible oversight could look like. We talk radicalization, Bolsonaro, TikTok, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Robin to talk about the importance of voting, the failures of our system and our cultures today, and what can be done to save democracy from crumbling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In today's episode of Common Conversations, I'm joined by childhood friend Falina Brown, and we dive into economic inequality, the American Dream, and just how hard it can be to chase your dreams when you start further behind than the other kids. As always, I'd love to hear feedback or topic suggestions. You can email us at commonconversationspodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In today's episode, my friend Ben Slaw joins me from the University of Chicago, and we talk about the Covid-19 pandemic, how we've coped with this difficult year we've all shared, what lessons we can learn, and that we need to not be so hard on ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In our Fourth Installment, I'm joined by two(!) guests to talk about working in entertainment and dig in to the truth about Cancel Culture. We dive into the country music scene, the Mandalorian, and tie it all together with Times Up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In our third episode, my friend Billie and I tackle globalism, what it's like to make friends over Zoom, and how to work together to face the challenges that are for all of mankind to confront. We paint a picture for what we think makes sense moving forward, and talk about what it means to be at home anywhere in the world, and we find something positive about the internet! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In this episode of season one of Common Conversations, my wife Sara Marijuan joins the podcast to talk about cultural differences, the things which surprised us both about life in LA and in the UK, and what we've learned about ourselves along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

In our first episode of season one, my dear friend Christian joins to talk about the meaning of patriotism, Colin Kaepernick, the sports world's reality check, and Mark Cuban's decision to stop playing the national anthem before Mavs games. Even Christian's cat Lionel drops in for a cameo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support

Listen to the trailer for my new podcast, Common Conversations, a podcast where regular people dive in to the topics of today. New episodes come on Thursdays. Don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/common-conversations/support