Expand Your Mind and Be Kind

Jim and Ryan discuss a few announcements related to the next season and thoughts around the changes.

Jim and Ryan revisit the topic of anti-racism. What can we do to empower ourselves with knowledge and what can be done to make a difference? Links: 10 keys to everyday antiracism: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ten_keys_to_everyday_anti_racism https://theantiracisttable.com/ Anti-racist 30 day table: https://theantiracisttable.com/

Jim and Ryan get together for yet another installment of the GTKYBF series. Fun questions and surprising answers! https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019242-lemon-sweet-rolls-with-cream-cheese-icing?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Ryan and Jim explore the implications global WiFi may bring.

Jim and Ryan discuss life during and what it could look like when things go back to “normal”.

Jim and Ryan discuss the podcast experience thus far and some favorite episodes / topics and where they want to take the show moving forward.

Jim and Ryan discuss music broadly and how it has influenced their lives.

Jim and Ryan return with yet another silly tribute to being curious and learning about each other through crazy questions.

Ryan and Jim explore the probability of extraterrestrial life, what it may look like, and the implications it has on humanity. Get your tin foil hats on fam.

Jim and Ryan discuss the storming of the Capitol building and digress on a few related topics.

Jim and Ryan discuss and reflect on 2020 and what they’re looking forward to in 2021.

Jim and Ryan discuss space and the things beyond. Recommendation: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020669-slow-cooker-salsa-verde-chicken

Ryan and Jim delve into navigating the pandemic holidays with families and how this may be the most unique holiday season of our lives.

Ryan and Jim explore why Americans are so transgressed by the word socialism and some thoughts on what we can do to move forward as a nation.

Jim and Ryan discuss the election and thoughts about where we go from here. Recommendation: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021613-hot-and-numbing-stir-fried-new-potatoes

Jim and Ryan hit the silly questions again for another episode of friendship.

Ryan and Jim explore their memories of being out and nature camping, fishing, or hiking and some of the reasons we as humans are so drawn to it (or why we should be)

Jim and Ryan discuss languages and how they impact community and culture. Recommendation: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019504-korean-bulgogi-bolognese

Jim and Ryan discuss movies they love and encourage you all to do the same.

Jim and Ryan discuss the implications of climate change and some ways to talk about the subject with other people and how to have a positive impact on a personal level. Chili recipe: https://www.feastingathome.com/instant-pot-chili-recipe/

Jim and Ryan discuss habits, ways to form them, and some thoughts about ways to live better and encourage others to do the same.

Jim and Ryan discuss video games and how they have impacted our lives. Brownie recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a51007/homemade-brownie-recipe/

Jim and Ryan discuss their passion of cooking and a few thoughts on getting started. Jim and tonic recipe: 2 parts Gin (Aviation or bust), 1 part grapefruit, top off with tonic, squeeze one lemon wedge and garnish with lime wheel.

Jim and Ryan discuss the overall implication of nationalized healthcare and thoughts on healthcare in general. Link to YouTube video about Shakshuka (warning! Explicit! NSFW): https://youtu.be/mISbpnd9O8Y

This episode Jim and Ryan dig into the nitty gritty of silly questions and learn about the unexpected answers. Link to the recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/c/Marionskitchen

Ryan and Jim explore the polarization of both culture and political opinion that has occurred in the U.S. and how we may bridge the gap of those differences. Recommendation: https://thestayathomechef.com/authentic-carne-asada/. Be Kind: https://medium.com/thinking-is-hard/guidelines-for-fruitful-dialogue-9d7d0b46da89

Today, Jim and Ryan discuss conspiracy theories, why they think people believe them and more. Jim’s margarita recipe: El Jimador- 3 parts, Cointreau - 2 parts, lime juice- 1 part

Ryan and Jim explore the phenomenon gripping our nation during the COVID-19 pandemic: mask wearing in public.

In today’s episode, Jim and Ryan talk about influence and how they were impacted growing up. Steak au Poivre recipe: https://youtu.be/tCJ_VV0FEZM

Ryan and I explore the topic of the self-driving cars, AI, and the social ramifications that may follow.

This is a special episode where the topic is to talk about and learn from each other. Jim and Ryan have been best friends for a long time, but you can always learn more about each other.

Racism is a systemic problem in the United States. Jim and Ryan discuss its implications and some ways we can become anti racist.

Introduction

Using the Spanish Inquisition as a backdrop Ryan and Jim discuss the important of tolerance in our everyday life.

Intro to subject matter and theme of show. Drinking wine, expanding mind, being kind.