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Looking back through the years

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 51:04


All three bums sat down to look back on how this podcast has grown over the last 3 years. From regrets to our best moments. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Patriotism with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 68:18


Bryce brings up a great topic in "patriotism" and how it may differ or be similar to "nationalism". This was another episode we had been working towards and are excited to have had the chance to talk about it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

U.S. Politics with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 67:32


Feeling galvanized by recent events, and following up on the dives into history we have done, the bums took time to discuss politics in the United States. Giving our thoughts on modern events, polarizing topics, and why we have two parties. We hope everyone feels like their back in Civics class from high school.... Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

News Stories 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 44:31


The bums are back with some more news of the world! Let us know if there are other events you may want us to bring up. Hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Bums learn more about the LGBQT Community ft Micaela

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 93:09


As the title mentions, the bums got a chance to dive deeper into the LGBQT community with our friend Micaela. This was a great opportunity to learn more about its history, modern day problems it faces, and more. This is a longer episode, but one we hope you take the time to listen to and begin to think more critically about the many communities in the United States. We hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Ethics with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 69:13


The bums took some time to talk about ethics and how they may differ from morals. This was a great time discussing a rather important concept in today's world. We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The News with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 48:08


This week's episode will be a bit of an experiment. The bums want to tackle more modern events, especially given our many mentions of doing so. This was our first jump into that. Please let us know what you think and other news stories you may want us to bring up! We hope you enjoy and have a great week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

"This is Cinema - Scorsese" - The Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 75:26


Will is back to talk cinema in the United States. It was a great time to talk all things movies and film. We took the time to discuss how culture and cinema affect one another over time. Plus what we feel are the movies that have had major impacts on cinema. We hope you enjoy, let us know your favorite movies or genres! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Places to Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 68:49


We are back in 2024 with a consideration on places we have lived and want to down the road. Certainly some of our comments may be hot takes, feel free to at us in our comments haha. And let us know about the places you have lived or want to! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Getting uncomfortable with the bums

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 67:08


The trio is back to discuss comfort zones and discomfort. How has pushing ourselves in the past helped us? Is there a such thing as too much discomfort? Let us know your thoughts and we hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Alone time with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 60:12


Jumping ahead with our concept discussions, Bryce and Eddie considered the reasons why alone time can be powerful. Also, why alone time may even be a thing for them and others. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Problem Solving with the bums

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 71:43


Problem solving is a well known concept, but just how hard is it to genuinely work through a problem in a curious and step driven manner? Apparently very hard, especially when it comes to us bums attempting it. The bums reflect on their development of problem solving skills and how that has affected their world views. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Life Update November

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 43:55


What is good bums? Bryce and Eddie give a little outline on how life has been recently, especially why we have been lacking in the content department. We hope you enjoy, more good stuff to come. Have a great week and hope you get to catch up with the people you love! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Trust and Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 70:19


The bums sat back to talk about trust and how important it is to relationships. They also discuss relationships in general. This episode may have some visual differences as Eddie filmed somewhere else, which is explained in the video. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Competition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 77:19


Bryce and Eddie are back, this time talking about competition. How has competition influenced their lives? Can competing lead to negative or positive outcomes? Tune in and hear their takes on competition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Godzilla, King of the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 81:07


The bums take on Godzilla in this episode, from its beginnings and origins to the modern day Monsterverse. We had a great time talking about a fundamental part of movie culture and social media. We uncover the deeper themes hidden amongst the Kaiju battles and over 30 movies/tv shows that comprise Godzilla. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Emotion Regulation, i.e. the Bums anger management

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 61:47


Bryce and Eddie reflect on their own personal journey with identifying and managing emotions. Additionally, they discuss how they learned to deal with them, and how might society as a whole do so. What is out there that can help us better manage them? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Being a Guy pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 65:07


Bryce and Eddie dip into the vault for an episode Daniel wrote some time ago. This is part 1 of a series where we dive into being a guy in modern day life. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

2023 Oregon Football Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 74:23


The bums bring back familiar guests Cooper and Jared to update y'all about the 2023 Oregon football season! This is a wonderful time of the year, and quite possibly our favorite, as we weekly tune in to the horrors and joy that the Oregon Ducks football team brings us. We also get a chance to talk about the end of the Pac 12 and more. We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Asian and Black Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 84:40


What is good bums, this is the second part of our promised look at different races and cultures in the United States. We hope you enjoy another look at the additional groups the bums identify with. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Hispanics, Latinos, and Indigenous People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 82:59


The bums have had this episode planned for quite some time, we wanted to discuss the people that we share blood with and live in the United States like us. What has their history been? Why have they been seen as inferior for the majority of US history? What modern day problems still exist for these people here? And what contributions have they made to the building of the United States? This is part 1 of our 2 part series on ethnicity and race. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Spider-Man ft. Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 73:46


The bums bring back our Marvel enthusiast, Cooper, to do a dive into the character of Spider-Man. Over our lifetime, we have seen this super hero be characterized in so many different ways by different actors, directors, writers, etc. How have these differences lifted up Spider-Man? How have they changed the way we see him? We get to those questions and more, enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Aquariums and Zoos with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 50:28


Bryce and Eddie got together for a short run on our experiences with zoos, aquariums, and any wild life place you may find in the United States. Do we find them ethical? Is it really ok to house animals outside there habitats? Listen in and feel free to let us know your thoughts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Streaming and De La Salle ft. Nathaniel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 69:21


The bums brought on an old friend to talk about streaming, e sports, and even dive further into the mystery that is De La Salle High School in Concord, CA. We hope you enjoy some added context to Eddie's life, and the great vibes our guest, Nathaniel, always brings to the table! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Hate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 59:54


The bums in LA sat down to talk about hate, and how it can cycle and be perpetuated over time. Hate is incredibly pervasive also in story, as the bums talk about here. Lastly, we discuss how it may be ended and interrupted by love and acceptance. This is a heavier and darker episode, bear in mind certain topics are discussed that may be triggering to some. We hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Philosophy with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 50:27


The boys kick back in Los Angeles to consider some five head thoughts. A little return to a favorite of ours to ask big questions and just talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Bums Search for Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 56:46


Bryce and Eddie kick back and discuss what inspiration means to them. How does it play an influence in their lives? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Laziness in the United States

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 62:00


The bums take a crack at the concept of laziness in the United States. How has work ethic changed? Why has it changed? As always, this is our opinion, and while we do include facts and statistics within this episode we always encourage others to draw their own conclusions. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Racing Bums ft Braden

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 74:28


The bums return to the world of racing with a brand new guest, but old friend, Braden. Braden is both a basketball coach and dirt super late model driver. We had a great time learning more about racing with him! If anyone wants to bring up new topics we're all ears, this was one we definitely had to learn on the fly for. We hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Struggles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 61:21


The bums return to their roots in this episode on the struggles of life. They take the opportunity to reflect on the struggles they have faced, overcome, and are still working to get past. In discussing this we hope you, the audience, take the chance to reflect on your wins and where you might need to focus on next! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Avatar: The Last Air (Bum) Bender ft Isaac

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 71:11


What is good bums, this week the boys brought in fellow bum Isaac to talk a childhood favorite, Avatar the Last Airbender (ATLA). This was truly a show that connected millions, with its ability to blend comedy, action, seriousness, and far more into 3 seasons. This show was an eye opener for us when it came to viewing war, history, connection, and many more concepts this show took on. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Mummy and the Brenaissance

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 58:08


The bums took some time to look back on a classic, The Mummy. We dove into the trilogy and talked about Brendan Frasier's role in our life as well. We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Mental Health Awareness Month ft. Carrie

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 57:45


The bums sat back down with Carrie to talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is something all three of us feel quite strongly about, taking the time to be with yourself and making sure you get the help you need. Also, that we work towards ending the stigmas that surround mental health. Have a great week and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

NFL Draft 2023 ft. Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 65:46


What's up bums, another great sport event for the year is the NFL Draft. We get to see what teams get better, worse, and see some of our favorite players in college have their dreams come true. We hope you enjoy our, primarily, first round projections and talks about upcoming Pro Ducks and areas of need for the Raiders and Rams. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Bums hit the Links with Davis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 82:41


This week we have on our good friend, Davis, to talk all things golf and post college life! A bum from yet another part of the country, he shares our love for the Ducks, Oregon, and good drinks. We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

U.S. Bums of Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 60:52


Bryce and Eddie take a macro look at culture in the United States, from where it cam from to how it affects us deeply to this day. With the diversity of the United States, there are many different parts of culture embedded into the country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Do the Bums Control their Lives?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 53:23


Hey all, this episode is a little more big brain, lofty ideal episode. It discusses the concept of control in our lives! What is it we can control? What do we wish we could? We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Education System by the Bums ft. Joey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 79:28


Joey is back again with the bums to discuss the United States public education system. How did it get here, how does it work, and more. This was a great episode done on the coattails of numerous changes in laws across the many states in recent years and months. We hope you enjoy and begin to consider the importance of education and what it serves in a society. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Bums of the Hidden Leaf ft. Vernon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 90:26


What is good bums, we had another guest on to talk popular anime, Naruto. We cover Naruto and Naruto Shippuden in this episode and what it's meant to us. Anime is a big part of the bums' lives. We do enjoy our animes, so this is a topic we will certainly return to, we hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Traveling Bums ft. AB10

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 86:38


Bryce and Eddie revisit traveling the world with a fellow bum, Alex. Alex has been to 43 countries and counting (at the time of this recording). He started this journey back in college, and is still finding ways to get out in the world. We hope you enjoy this talk on traveling, culture, and food! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Snacking with the Bums and Ty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 64:26


Bryce and Eddie brought on returning guest, Ty, to discuss snacks and foods. They also dive into the responses to the snack poll released previously. Enjoy the hot takes and nostalgia of some of the foods mentioned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

What are Dreams to the Bums?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 44:24


In this episode, Bryce and Eddie take it easy and talk about dreams and sleep. Do they dream? What are dreams and how do they occur? How might they have been interpreted in the past? Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Age of Informed and Misinformed Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 54:24


This weeks topic covers this modern age of ease of access to information. What are the pitfalls and best guides? How can we navigate through the misinformation to uncover what is true? Bryce and Eddie sit down to discuss this and more, enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Bums' Identity Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 62:55


Bryce an Eddie sit down to discuss what makes up their personality? What are the core components of their identity? How do they go about deconstructing who they are and where they come from? We hope you enjoy this introspective episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Bums in Disneyland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 58:18


Bryce and Eddie took some time to reflect on their visits to different Disney parks and Disney affiliated places. They break down their favorite rides and best snacks. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

NBA and Basketball with the Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 83:31


Bryce and Eddie brought on a few guests to talk about the second favorite sport of the bums, basketball. Together, they discussed the state of the NBA today, how its changed, favorite players, and what the future had in store. It was a great time, especially bringing on a new guest to the show. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Grief and Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 61:26


Bryce and Eddie sat down to discuss their experience with grief and loss. What has it been like to work through such tough times. This is a topic many may have experienced. Never be afraid to go to others for support and take the time you need to get better. Wishing y'all the best, enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 1:14


A quick summary of the podcast, from what to expect to where to find our socials. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryce095/message

The Movie Bums

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 78:40


With the first recording of the new year, fellow bum Will shares his movie lists from 2022 and for 2023. Not only do we discuss the amazing amount of movies on his lists, but our favorites on the list and what movies mean to us. We hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bryce095/message

2022 NYE Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 35:25


The bums gathered to review their 2022 triumphs and fumbled bags. Additionally, they set some new goals for 2023. Wishing you all a wonderful and blessed 2023! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bryce095/message

Holiday Special 2022 ft. Will

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 60:05


Daniel returns to sit down with his cohosts and guest Will, to discuss top movies, music, and tradition of the holidays. Enjoy, and happy holidays from the bums! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bryce095/message

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