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Join Danny and Randy weekly to explore topics like spirituality, philosophy, self-development, self-improvement...oh, and have some fun at the same time.

Danny & Randy


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    Happiness is for Suckers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 32:42


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is there a difference between a good life and a happy life? Is “happiness” a flawed concept? Danny and Randy examine happiness and why it's for suckers... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    On Exhaustion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 10:24


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Not Give a F*ck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:30


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Self-Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:40


    Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    What's Your Real Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 33:30


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 15:58


    Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What's the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki's “Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.” Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Re-evaluating Suffering & Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 27:31


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How bad our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Just For Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 42:22


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days.  This episode references the ‘Just for Today' meditation: https://www.drugstrategies.org/Addiction-Articles/just-for-today-aaSubscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Hack Your Brain Like a Stoic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 46:00


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! People have turned to Stoicism for thousands of years in the pursuit of a good or flourishing life. Find out what Stoicism has to offer and discover its most important tools for growth and development.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Your Comfort Zone is Killing You!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 8:28


    Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Are you limiting yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your comfort zone is killing you. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Before You Die

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 31:45


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Are You Really Making Your Own Choices?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:17


    How often do outside factors influence your choices? Are your choices really your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we really make our own choices. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    What Would Marcus Aurelius Think of the World Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 20:17


    If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Is Our Idea of Success Dangerous?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 33:26


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    What Would Nietzsche Think of the World Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 18:06


    What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Everything You Know About Motivation is Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:52


    Do you procrastinate? Do you wait for inspiration to start projects? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything you know about motivation is wrong.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Know Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 13:09


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you know yourself? Do you make choices that align with who you are? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to know yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    What Ancient Wisdom Got Right About Modern Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 13:49


    Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Get People to Take You Seriously

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 6:03


    Do you want more people to take you seriously? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to get people to take you seriously.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Feeling Shitty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 45:40


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    The Dark Side of Chasing Your Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 13:14


    Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Have Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 30:19


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Stoic Life Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 49:24


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Embrace Randomness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 9:52


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Episode 500!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 15:30


    The 500th Episode of The Existential Stoic! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Values & Virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 23:31


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Is Epicureanism Relevant Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:51


    Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.  Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    No Days Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:11


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you have to grind to be successful? Are you afraid of losing momentum if you take time off? Do you work all day, every day? Danny and Randy discuss the grind, success, and taking no days off.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Rules of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 34:46


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! It would be great if life came with a handbook, with a set of rules that clearly defined how we should live. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore rules of life.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Handle Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 9:41


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Have you failed at something recently? When you fail, do you give up? What can you do to face failure, to handle it? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle failure.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    You're Not Special - And That's the Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 9:13


    Are you special? Do you think you're unique and that you will impact the world? What if you're wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you're not special and why that's the good news. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Dealing with Being Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 25:27


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Hating Yourself Won't Make You Better - Here's What Will…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 16:02


    Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won't make you better and what you can do. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Why Most People Will Never Be Truly Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 12:09


    What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Live a Good Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 37:18


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don't know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don't know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life good and why it is crucial to reflect on questions related to the good life.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Are You Addicted to Stress? (Most People Are!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 22:57


    Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Your Mind is Your Prison - How to Break Free!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 21:54


    Do your thoughts limit you? Is it possible to change how you think, to free yourself from the confines of your beliefs and values? Can we ever break free from the prison of our own minds? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how our thoughts imprison us and how to break free.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Dealing with Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 29:20


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Many of us seem to believe happiness is a life free of discomfort, a life free of pain and suffering. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with discomfort and why, at least sometimes, we should reinterpret its value.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Why Letting Go Feels Impossible (and How to Actually Do It!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 19:58


    Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Are We Facing Information Overload?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 33:56


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do we have access to too much information? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine whether we are facing information overload and what to do about it.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to Go with the Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 25:07


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? Does it feel like you're always trying to control everything? Do you get stressed, worried, or freaked out when things don't go as planned? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    People Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 32:58


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Everyone has problems. When we have problems, talking about them can be extremely helpful. In this episode, Danny and Randy do a freeform episode and discuss their current problems.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    The Brutal Truth about Success No One Wants to Talk About

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 18:34


    Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    The Problems with Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 35:34


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest?Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    What if Everything You Know is a Lie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 13:34


    If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Stop Wasting Your Life Waiting for the Perfect Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 21:50


    Are you waiting for the perfect moment to make a big change in your life? Have you ever put your own desires, wants, or happiness on hold because the time just wasn't right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you should stop wasting life waiting for the perfect moment.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    How to be an Outlier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 16:06


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want to live authentically? Do you find it difficult to stand alone, outside the crowd? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to be an outlier.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Will Good Conquer Evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 13:24


    In books, movies, video games, and more, we are reminded again and again that good will conquer evil. But in the real world, will good actually conquer evil? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether good will conquer evil. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Why is Life Unfair and What to do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 23:09


    Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Do You Need to be a Millionaire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 20:24


    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! How much money do you need? Can money solve all your problems? Does wealth determine quality of life? Can you be successful, happy, if you're not wealthy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to be a millionaire.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Misattribution & Modern Stoicism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 27:43


    Misattribution is a cognitive bias that occurs when someone incorrectly assigns the cause or source of their emotions, memories, or experiences. For example, you feel down or depressed, so you go buy something you don't need. How can we address misattribution? What does modern Stoicism suggest for dealing with misattribution? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss misattribution and modern stoicism. Thanks to listener @_thenyounoticeyourethinking for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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