Life is a series of experiences and we're just making sense of that as we go along. That is what I'm doing here, one conversation at a time.
I recently started listening to The No Backup Plan podcast by Nathaniel Drew, and I must say, it has quickly become one of my favorites. Right from the start, there was something about Nathaniel's content that felt incomplete in his YouTube videos, but this podcast fills that void perfectly. What sets this podcast apart is the unfiltered insight we get into Nathaniel's mind. It's not scripted or edited beautifully like his videos, but rather raw and authentic. This makes his stories and content even more captivating.
One of the best aspects of The No Backup Plan podcast is Nathaniel's ability to relax into the intensity of life or a project. He brings a deep level of critical thinking to everything he creates and isn't afraid to admit that he doesn't have all the answers. Instead, he encourages listeners to open their perspective and question life more. This combination of vulnerability and strength in experiencing life is truly inspiring and always leaves me smiling and nodding along.
While it's hard for me to find any major flaws in this podcast, if I had to mention one aspect that could be improved upon, it would be the frequency of episodes. As a long-time follower of Nathaniel, I can't help but wish for more content from him. However, I understand that creating high-quality episodes takes time and effort, so I appreciate every episode that is released.
In conclusion, The No Backup Plan by Nathaniel Drew is an incredible podcast that showcases his unique perspective on life in an authentic way. It's a breath of fresh air to hear his unfiltered thoughts and insights without the polished editing of his YouTube videos. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you question your own beliefs while leaving you inspired and captivated, then I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen. Nathaniel has truly crushed it with his first venture into podcasting, making it my number one podcast right out of the gate!
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The following is a conversation that will provoke and, perhaps, unsettle some of you. With my friend George Poulos, we explore the perils of anchoring your self-worth on personal achievements and how operating like this is ingrained in us from a young age. We also explore the deeper meaning of crisis and what it can teach you about life. Whether you agree with us or not, I promise this is gonna make you think. Here are links to George's podcast and other work: Podcast YT: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos2 Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYa57VWP4CB1DwSXcKj6H TikTok/IG: @georgepoulos Website/Merch: http//georgepoulos.com Listen to the audio version of the podcast → https://anchor.fm/nobackupplan Timestamps: 0:00:01 Intro 0:01:42 How A City is the reflection of Yourself 0:03:00 Grades and Growing Up 0:08:00 What does Spirituality Mean? 0:15:00 The pitfalls of language and labels 0:20:00 What does it mean to be present? 0:31:00 George's spiritual journey 0:50:00 How people debate and communicate 0:55:00 What is permanece, change and spirituality 1:00:00 How spirituality changed George's view of life 1:08:00 What is fear? 1:15:00 The importance of listening to our body 1:20:00 Outro ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
The following is a conversation with moya mawhinney, a vlogger based in Paris. We discussed the challenges and magic of moving to and living in Paris amongst other things. This was a different kind of podcast episode where we were having breakfast at the same time, it's more of a “hang with us” kind of experience, I suggest grabbing something to drink or to do some visually creative project like painting or drawing while you listen. Moya's work – https://www.youtube.com/@moyamawhinney 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Why move to Paris? 0:09:00 Living in Different Big Cities 0:12:00 Perks of Paris 0:25:00 Travelling and Loneliness 0:37:00 Following Your Dreams 0:44:00 Finding an Apartment in Paris 0:52:00 Recent France Protests 0:59:00 Misconceptions of Paris and Parisian People 1:07:00 Outro ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
The way we date has gone through a massive transformation in the 21st century. Beauty standards are being challenged. I discussed all of this and more with my friend Elena Taber, a YouTuber based in New York City. I thought we could have an interesting discussion about all of this considering she is considerably above average woman height and I am below the average height of a man. You can check out her work here: https://www.youtube.com/@ElenaTaber 00:01 Intro 01:02 Hight and Dating 16:50 Dating In modern times 27:20 How Relationships around you effect you 32:00 Dating as a Public Person 36:00 Income and Dating 41:00 Being Transparent about Finances 45:10 Gender Roles and Representation on Youtube 53:00 How your attitude can reflect your ideas ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Matt Dahlia (formerly known as Matt Dajer) is one of the founding members of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around seeking discomfort. After years of adventures and growing their community into millions of subscribers, Matt left both Yes Theory and social media in general. We explore his reasons for doing so and where he is at now in life. Follow Matt's work on his book here: https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/pages/yes-theory-book 0:00 Introduction 1:28 How to talk with others 4:30 The Beginnings of Yes Theory 10:07 Struggles with Anxiety 20:32 Stepping off of Social Media 35:32 How Youtube effects Identity 48:32 What Fuels Motivation to Start New Things 1:00:32 The Importance of Subtraction 1:07:32 What Lessons Have You Learned as a Content Creator 1:18:32 The Importance of Being More Intentional 1:32:32 Future Plans 1:39:32 Outro ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Hi! The following is a conversation with my friend Annemarie, a lifestyle YouTuber and podcaster. She was 1 of the 4 original members of a content house based in New York called Ur Mom's House, documenting their lives as roommates and vloggers. So I had a conversation with Annemarie about her perspective on things, what's she's learned and where she's at with things now. We also discussed regrets, lessons learned in our 20s, and the effects of social media. Check out her channel here and her podcast here. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – My New Editing & Animation Course 2:27 – Privilege 8:00 – Social Media and Incentives 11:50 – Fast Paced Culture in the US 17:45 – Safety in NYC 19:50 – Ur Mom's House 24:20 – What went wrong? 31:35 – Communication 32:45 – How to navigate online drama 36:09 – What happened after they split up 38:30 – Annemarie's life today 40:05 – Reflections on Ur Mom's House 43:20 – Judging other creators 45:28 – How much should be shared online 48:55 – Will the group be friends again? 52:30 – How does Annemarie feel about her 20s? 56:30 – Money, NYC and having kids 1:07:30 – Annemarie's advice for your early 20s 1:11:09 – Final Thoughts 1:12:09 – Full Trailer of my new course ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Johnny Harris is an Emmy-award winning journalist known for his incredible work on his self-named channel as well as with Vox and the New York Times. You can check it out here. We discussed him leaving the Mormon church, identity, journalism, online criticism & what it takes to make it. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – The "Johnny" Effect 05:36 – What Johnny Learned From the Mormon Church 12:06 – Johnny's Regrets from the Church 14:30 – An Inconvenient Paradox 17:26 – Johnny on Leaving the Church 19:57 – Independent Journalism 22:40 – Online Criticism 38:15 – Seasons of Work & Seasons of Rest 54:38 – Johnny's Daily Routine 1:03:45 – Online Validation 1:10:43 – Johnny's Advice for Creators 1:22:04 – Concluding Thoughts ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Be the first to know when my post-production masterclass is available → www.fxfcourse.com Check out my Dad's channel. This is a conversation with my dad where we discuss growing apart and the tensions that appeared in our relationship as I was becoming an adult, and how we've overcome those tensions to become close again. My hope, in sharing this conversation, is to show that there is a better, more emotionally intelligent way for men to communicate with each other. It's not easy, but it can lead to much deeper, more meaningful relationships. I hope you enjoy. ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
This is a story about a situation I found myself in while staying at a stranger's home. ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
My guest today is Jack Edwards, one of the biggest names in the world of "BookTube." Booktube and Booktok and the nicknames given to the community that has developed on YouTube and Tiktok around books, book reviews and culture connecting to and stemming from them. We discussed his rise on YouTube, the value of Shorts, Twitter and online discourse and how to deconstruct art (among other things). Check out Jack's work on YouTube Jack's Instagram Jack's TikTok I hope you enjoy. ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
I'm very competitive. I always have been, and it troubles me because it sometimes leads me to act in a way that doesn't align with what I know to be good for me. My competitive side can push me to overcommit in the short term and exhaust myself in the long term. It can also take me away from the joy I feel in doing things at my own pace and in my own way. Training for a marathon is opening my eyes to this side of myself, and leading to a few realizations that I wanted to share with you. ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Alex Hillkurtz is an American professional watercolor painter. He moved to Paris 7 years ago and has dedicated himself to his paintings after a career stretching decades in Hollywood (primarily storyboarding). You can check out his work here. & his Instagram. This became a bit of a philosophical conversation about art and creativity, age and comparison with other artists, the value of working slowly, how to know when to stop and what you learn when you make things. I hope you enjoy. ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Reflections on a bad habit. My Newsletter
Tommy Dajer is the lead editor and a core member of Yes Theory, a channel that has grown to have more than 8 million subscribers. Check out Tommy's Instagram Yes Theory Seek Discomfort ~~~~~~~ My Newsletter
Popularity. It seems to matter in the world that we live in but how much should we treat it as something that matters? My Newsletter
My guest today is my friend Carla Morrison. She's received 2 Grammy nominations & won 3 Latin Grammies. At the height of success, she burnt out, and went on a fascinating journey of rediscovering what she loves. This conversation touches on burnout, immigrant mindset & learning to listen to your inner voice. Get tickets to see Carla perform on her upcoming tour Carla's instagram ~~~~~ Support this podcast by shopping Cœur. My instagram My Newsletter
Here's the deal: I'm not doing a very great job of predicting my future. Life does a great job of throwing curveballs but fortunately, I have the gift of hindsight to begin to stitch together certain trends I'm noticing in how my 20s are going, and these are the conclusions that I'm coming to. Support this podcast by shopping Cœur. My instagram My Newsletter
The truth is, I have never felt fully culturally connected to the country where I was born (the United States). I feel very lucky to have been born there and to have grown up there, but I've always felt like I didn't belong. This has led to a lifelong search for a place that brings a feeling of belonging that I didn't have. In this podcast, I converse with my good friend Bartholomew Joyce who is part of the band Mandelbro and has also navigated the challenge of finding a sense of identity despite hailing from multiple different cultures and countries. Check out Bartholomew's work on Youtube, Instagram & Bandcamp for those who want to support the work. Support this podcast by shopping Cœur. My instagram My Newsletter
Hello! I'm so excited to be launching this new podcast I'm calling No Backup Plan. In this episode, I explain what you can expect, my motives for making this decision, and my general excitement about where this can lead. Thank you for listening. :) Please consider subscribing and giving this pod a 5-star review so others might check it out! Check out the video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/hYRMK14DMLs My website: https://www.nathanieldrew.com/
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