Humanitis

In today's episode, Jayden describes his gripe with small talk, why he thinks it's the most ridiculous and fake thing humans arguably ever do, and why we should probably stop. Also discussed, Netflix's hit reality show The Circle, and the "orgasmic meditation" program (aka sex cult) atrocity known as OneTaste. Enjoy the podcast? Consider leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow the show on Spotify so you never miss a new episode! OneTaste article from the New York Post Check out Blue Earth Review literary magazine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Jayden breaks his hiatus to bring you his thoughts on the worldwide plague of dating apps. Does he hate them? Yes. Are they the most disingenuous invention ever created, and is their sole purpose to profit off your loneliness? Definitely. However, they're not all bad, especially if you go into them with the right mindset. Enjoy the podcast? Consider leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and follow the show. It helps more than you know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Today's episode is strange. Jayden talks about the current state of Artificial Intelligence and robots and whether we should be worried about them taking over the world, people who have sex with inanimate objects, Mukbangs, ASMR, Kim and Kanye, and how he identifies as being an optimistic pessimist. You don't wanna miss it! Enjoy the podcast? Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify. It helps a ton! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In the final episode of 2020, Jayden reflects on how bad the year was, discusses the COVID-19 relief bill, and shares a story about an old man he saw at the airport dressed as Santa Claus. Long story short, Airport Santa is a gangster of the highest regard. Also discussed, why ice skates should called ice blades, and how going viral works. Enjoy the podcast? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow the show on Spotify! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In today's episode, Jayden talks about Elliot Page's announcement that he is a transgender male. Also discussed, boxing, strange monolith sightings (ALIENS!!????), and the complexities of how limited we all are when it comes to describing things. You may find some of these issues sensitive, but please understand Jayden is doing his best to remain compassionate, and if he comes across as ignorant or offensive in any way, know that is not his intention. Things are complicated, and that's just how it is. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts! It helps a ton and let's me know how good (or bad) of a job I'm doing. It's also nice to hear what people think. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Things are getting real spicy. Jayden gets down and dirty with politics and how people who aren't voting shouldn't be allowed to have an opinion about who should become President. He also dives into a story about a friend who contracted COVID-19 from her Aunt who came to visit her. To make things worse, her Aunt knew she was sick, and still came to visit! What!? Also discussed, why every presidential candidate seems to have serious issues, and the somewhat-ridiculous-but-also-understandable guidelines for gathering in the state of California. Like the podcast? Feel free to post a positive review on Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Happy Halloween! In this episode, Jayden reads a short work of fiction he wrote, "The Boy In The Well." Like this podcast? Consider posting a positive review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you know, and you'll also get a shout out in the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In today's episode, Jayden expresses painful confusion around how the snowflake emoji means asking someone out. He goes down a rabbit hole of language and how it evolves, where it's heading, and what that might mean for the future of communication. Postcovidian communication... Did you know there's a real book that's a translation of Moby Dick that tells the same story using ONLY emojis? Well now you do. Also discussed, dating, performing, and the idea of becoming more comfortable with being uncomfortable. Like the podcast? Consider leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts! It helps spread the word and I always like hearing what people think. And you'll get a shoutout in the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Jayden rolls the dice in this episode, talking about lacking creativity in the wake of a global pandemic, mental health and looking inwards for answers, and his utter restlessness when it comes to feminism and sexy Halloween costumes. Long story short, do what you want. Like this episode? Consider posting a positive review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you think (and you'll get a shoutout in the next episode if you care about that sort of thing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In today's episode, Jayden talks about one of his biggest pet peeves: zodiac signs. Long story short, he hates them. Also on the menu, the pros and cons of religion, the pursuit of originality, and crying when pooping. He also digs into the "McMarriage" video floating around of a guy proposing to his co-worker in a McDonalds kitchen, and the underlying dementedness of the whole thing. He also gets a bit political, but not really. Like this podcast? Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts; it helps more than you know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

Jayden goes strictly off the top this week. Unscripted. He talks about the benefits of not getting in your own way, and even drops an embarrassing freestyle rap. Also discussed, virtue signaling and the difference between actual activism and spreading awareness, how things get less fun over time, and how stupid it is for people to hate other people because of what sports teams they like. Enjoy this episode? Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts! It helps me a ton, and you might get a warm shoutout in the next episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In the third installment of the Humanitis podcast, Jayden discusses Charlie Kaufman's latest film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, a movie based on the novel by Iain Reid. Long story short, he loves this movie and everything about it. It says so much about the human condition and how easy it is for intelligent minds to unravel. Also discussed, the weirdness of friendship, how we freeze people in our memories, and create narratives based on people we've never even met. This episode contains spoilers of the film. But you should still watch it! If you enjoyed the podcast, consider leaving a review! It helps me out a ton and you might just be featured in the next episode :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

When did you realize that you're no longer a kid? In this episode, Jayden shares a personal story about a trip he took with his mom to Minneapolis during the time of the riots. Along the way, he meets a strange woman named Brutus, and becomes the only person responsible for his mother's and own safety. He also thinks about why he sees a kid inside everyone he looks at, and becomes a little bit more comfortable with Podcasting life. Like the podcast? Consider rating and leaving a review! It helps me out immensely, and your review might be featured in the beginning of the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support

In this inaugural episode, Jayden talks about the ever-tightening grip of social media and how he deals with living in a world of digitized personalities. He goes off on a tangent regarding our perception of time, and talks a little bit about what he's been up to these past few weeks. ★★★★★ Like the podcast? Consider rating and leaving a review! It helps me out immensely, and your review might be featured in the beginning of the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitis/support