This is your Brain on Podcasts

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down for a chat with podcast alumni and all around good guy Branden Nadeau. The two of them, as always, have a great conversation that spans across a wide variety of subject matter including: the positive things that have come out of being on lockdown, the effects that the pandemic is having on our mental health, placing a higher value on your time, truth in media and establishing reliable sources of information, sourcing your food from more reliable and local sources, the importance of supporting businesses in your community, their mutual dislike for mid-roll ads in podcasts, normalizing everyday dicks, reaching your garbage TV limits, why you shouldn’t get fucked up on edibles and watch doomsday prepers, the glorious feeling of shitting in the woods, the things they both miss the most about pre pandemic society, adapting to the new normal, the value of the Masterclass courses, reestablishing healthy routines in a post covid world, the value of face to face communication over telecommunication, the inspirational nature of podcasts, and much more.If you would like to connect with Branden you can do so over social media Facebook // Instagram Follow This is Your Brain on Podcasts on social media for up to date information regarding the podcast and the supplementary content that goes along with it:Facebook // Instagram Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

If you would like to connect with Tierra or check out some of her art you can find her on social media: Instagram // Facebook // EtsyFollow This is Your Brain on Podcasts on social media for up to date information regarding the podcast and the supplementary content that goes along with it:Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with fellow Lazy Taoist and seeker of truth Ben Wojtczak. The two of them have a great conversation that delves deep into a variety of interesting subject matter including: paying attention to the way you communicate with others, the anxiety people feel towards aging, the joys of being able to see the mountains on a regular basis, being productive with your spare time, the origins of Buddhism and the effects that belief system has had on each of their lives, the benefits of having no expectations, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how that leads to deeper thoughts about existence when met, Absurdism and attributing meaning to your own life, the lessons taught to us by impermanence, balancing your ego, having constructive conversations with people, the benefits of having gratitude in your life, shower coffee, establishing healthy routines, the human tendency to lean towards the mystical, finding the truths that benefit your life and discarding the things that don’t, the perspective inducing psychedelic trip, the way that different languages effect our behaviors and the way we see the world, changing peoples minds with empathy instead of confrontation, and much more. If you would like to reach out and connect with Ben you can do so through social media Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined yet again by his former co-host and business savvy extraordinaire Brendan Long. As always the two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the joys of of snowboarding on a pow day, their favourite mountains to ride in western Canada, the more technical sides of snowboarding, learning to snowboard and ski hill etiquette, adding things to your life that make you feel truly alive, the ever growing importance of sleep, knowing your limits and playing within those limits, the impact of your physical health on your mental health, dissecting information with a critical mind and coming to your own conclusions, the importance of face to face communication, their favourite episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, the values of approaching work with a serious attitude, the difficulties of improving yourself, earning your relaxation time, the fundamental self sabotaging nature of people, the importance of healthy critical self-talk, getting comfortable with failure, appreciating the journey, their favourite comedians, and they briefly touch on Star Wars at the end but decided they did not have enough time to fully get into it. If you would like to get in touch with Brendan you can do so through FacebookBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down for a chat with Calgary based artist and avid swing dancer Tierra Penner. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: being comfortable with the person that you are, the ocean and the terrifying creatures that lurk within its depths, the unique ways in which they both grew up, the aquatic ape theory, the evolution of species, the alien nature of octopus and mushrooms, trees being the dominant species on this earth and not humans, when thought experiments become real experiments because of the advancements of technology, the impacts that human beings have on climate change, the interconnectedness of the world, sustainable environmental practices, happiness being the foundation for good personal practices that benefit everyone, goal setting, the importance of good self-talk, the evolutionary advantages of focusing on the negatives, karma, mental health, doing what makes you happy, and much more. If you would like to connect with Tierra or check out some of her art you can find her on social media: Instagram // Facebook // EtsyBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by his very good friend Josh Nadeau. Josh is a professional drummer (playing in 3 different bands), audio engineer, and all around nice guy. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the terrifying noises that cats make in the middle of the night, the struggles of trying to make engaging online content, the effects that social media algorithms have on our mental health, the joys of conversation, the excitement of finding music that blows your mind, discipline over motivation, fighting through the existential dread and moving forward, being truthful with your speech, being OK with the mysteries of the world, making your life meaningful and choosing what that means to you, the importance of empathy, the problems with fundamentalism, the effects of convenience in our lives, our cultural evolution outpacing our biological evolution, dealing with anxiety, the effects of marijuana on different people and responsible use, psychedelics, and much more. You can catch Josh playing the drums in anyone of the three bands he plays in Metavore, Fermented Beat Orchestra, or Matt Blais. If you would like to get in touch with Josh you can do so over social media Facebook // Instagram.Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down for a chat with Calgary author and school teacher Danica Power. Danica is a fiction writer whose work includes the Alchetorai Legends series. The two of them have a great conversation that covers subject matter such as: the ever worsening hangover, the privacy issues teachers face in the age of social media, growing up with social media and how that shapes your views on privacy, using mountain diagrams to map out your plot points in a story, the writing process, making sure you capture those creative ideas when they come to you, how using a calendar is a sign of maturity, not paying for parking in private parking lots, finding inspiration in your everyday life, searching for deeper meaning in the stories you read, tips on building a comprehensive fantasy universe for your stories, being careful with your use of idioms while writing, the point where you stop doing the research and just do the work, realizing there is no right way to do things and finding a way that works for you, not comparing yourself to other people, and much more. Danica published her first book, Kingdom Come: The Second, in March of this year, if you would like to pick-up a copy of your own you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Danica on social media for up to date information on everything she has going on:Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with his brother, a craft beer connoisseur and video game enthusiast, Tory Smith. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: their favourite breweries around town, paying your wait staff fairly, the practicality of clogs, sensational headlines and the pursuit of clicks for monetary gain, why they think its important to listen to ads on free media, making purchases locally and supporting your community, The Deadliest Warrior T.V. show, villains throughout history, the forward progression of cultural issues, the importance of not shutting down political discourse and letting people talk, the algorithms that effect our mental well being, the domestication of cats, video game nostalgia, memories from the World of Warcraft, the introverted struggles of leaving the house, the formation of towns, and much more. Tory recently got back from a 3 week trip where he drove all the way to the east coast and back so they discuss that as well. If you would like to get in touch with Tory you can do so over social media Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

My good friend Branden Nadeau joins me yet again for another awesome conversation on this episode of the podcast. We talk about a wide variety of really cool subject matter including: the effects of exercise on your mental well being, saying the things you mean to the people who mean the most before its to late, relationships, the value of time, the benefits of mindfulness, the failure of the war on drugs, not perpetuating shittyness, the intrinsic value of human life, the imaginary arguments that we have with ourselves, the origins of consciousness, how little we know about the world that we live in, fear mongering, the joys of being a meat robot, friendship filters, and much more! If you would like to get in touch with Branden you can connect with him on social media Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

My good friend and previous co-host to Globe Hopping (RIP) Brendan Long joins me yet again for another epic conversation. We talk about a lot of really cool subject matter including: the benefits of failure, appreciating the good times, finding balance in moderation, free will, the eternal search for deeper meaning, the loss of community and purpose in modern day society, our views on politics, taking the time to acknowledge the little things, the joys of doing things on your own, being a man in today’s society, the universe, space force, and much much more! If you would like to connect with Brendan you can do so over social media at: FacebookBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I speak with my friend Karlee Anton who is one of the most badass and capable woman I know. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: mental fortitude, strategies for dealing with mental illness, filling your life with meaningful activities, finding the perfect balance between order and chaos, diving headfirst into the unknown and doing the things that scare you, as well as goal setting, adding responsibility into your life and much more. Karlee also tells us all about her solo hiking trip through the mountains of Chile and how that affected her life. If you would like to connect with Karlee you can find her on social media Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode I am joined by my good friends Ben Wojtczak and Branden Nadeau. Both Ben and Branden have previously been guests on the show and both are extremely interesting and candid individuals. We discuss a wide range of interesting topics such as: being mindful of your flaws, taking ownership over your own self improvement, dealing with anxiety, psychedelics, what happens when you die, the fragility of life, Taoism, polytheism, and much more. I think open and honest conversations like this are important for people to hear. You can connect with Ben and Branden on social media.Ben: Facebook // InstagramBranden: Facebook // InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

In this episode I speak with my good friend and all around bad ass Whitney Hay. Whitney is an avid climber, snowboarder, world traveler, and fellow flow junkie. We have a great conversation about a wide variety of interesting topics including: the importance of free speech, the growing mental health epidemic, tribalism and the importance of community, social media, Making friends with your ego, getting older and finding your confidence as well as climbing, flow states and much much more! If you would like to get in touch with Whitney you can find her on social media FACEBOOK INSTAGRAMBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information:Facebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFind out what gets you into the zone and learn how to hack the flow state using the link below:http://www.flowgenomeproject.com/free-flow-profile/

On this episode of the podcast I speak yet again with my very good friend Brendan Long. It's always an absolute pleasure getting the chance to sit down and have a conversation with this exemplary human being. We cover a wide variety of subject matter in this podcast including: our current political climate and our thoughts on it, evolution, morality, health and wellness, mental health, the complexity of the human brain, and does free will actually exist? Find out our thoughts on theses subjects and more on this episode of This is Your Brain on Podcasts!Follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date informationFacebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I speak with Branden Nadeau for one of my favourite conversations on this podcast to date. Branden plays the trading card game Magic: The Gathering at a competitive level and has had some success with it. We talk about the importance of Magic in his life and why it is important to have something that you are passionate about in your life in general. We also discuss how perspective is everything, how balance is key and the truth behind about a million other cliche statements. We also touch on our favourite podcasts, T.V show and much much more. If you people would like to connect with Branden you can find him on Facebook Instagram TwitterBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show: Facebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

In this episode I get the chance to speak with my good friend Josh Nadeau! Josh is an insanely talented drummer who plays in multiple bands around Calgary. We talk about staying positive and smiling in the face of oblivion as well as the comfort we both find in the pointlessness of life. We also discuss the double edged sword that is the "#Metoo" movement and the happiness that finding a purpose will bring to your life. In the words of Josh, "These are just barely intelligible opinions made by not very opinionated guys." If you would like to connect with Josh you can find him on Facebook Instagram Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show: Facebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I speak with my very good friend and former co-host Brendan Long. Brendan was the one who helped me get this podcast off the ground back when it was the travel podcast Globe Hopping. We always have a great conversation when we get together and this episode is no different. We touch on subject matter such as toxic tribalism, how exposing yourself to viewpoints you disagree with is healthy and helps to make you a well rounded person, as well as sensationalism of article headlines and the downfall of the new media. We also talk about mental health and why making blanket statements can be harmful for everyone.Follow us on social media for up to date information on all FrogE Style Productions including podcast, articles and blog postsFacebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode I speak with my very good friend Jesse Tarditi. I always have a really good time speaking with Jesse, he is one of the funniest people that I know. We always get really excited when we are the same room together and tend to feed off of each other. This is definitely one of the funniest podcasts I have recorded to date. We talk about life, D&D, and feelings and stuff. About half way through the episode our friend Tom Howgate joins in the fun and adds his own unique Tomness to the whole thing. Seriously I don't think I've laughed harder editing any other podcast.Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information on podcasts and other such thingsFacebook Twitter InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well 

Dan Ziemniak and Rachelle Varga join me for the first episode of This is your Brain on Podcasts! Globe Hopping has been retired. The three of us delve into some very interesting subject matter including things like A.I. and the effects A.I. will have on our society, looking after yourself for the betterment of everyone, as well as our thoughts on the unique sound and feel of the west coast music scene. I learned a thing or two from this conversation and you can too! If you have any questions or comments you can connect with Rachelle via Social Media or Email (rachelle.varga@gmail.com)Be sure to follow me for up to date information regarding the podcast:www.facebook.com/frogestyleproductions/www.instagram.com/froge.style/twitter.com/FrogE_StyleIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

My good friend Ben Wojtczak joins me on this episode of Globe Hopping. It is always an absolute pleasure getting the chance to speak with Ben for extended periods of time. Ben is a modern day philosopher, critical thinker and an all around amazing dude. We touch on a wide variety of subject matter in this episode including the importance of struggle in ones life, tribalism, finding purpose in ones life to be happy as well as a whole bunch of other interesting subject matter. If you have any questions or comments about the episode connect with us on social media, you can find Ben at:  www.facebook.com/ben.wojtczak   www.instagram.com/wozak_jtc/ Be sure to follow me for up to date information regarding the podcast: www.facebook.com/frogestyleproductions/ www.instagram.com/froge.style/ twitter.com/FrogE_Style If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

This episode comes straight from the Globe Hopping archives! I had it as bonus content for a long time but I have decided to go in a different direction with my bonus content, so I am releasing this to the masses for your listening pleasure! Join me Binky, Geordie and Ben as we discuss a variety of ridiculous topics along side deep meaningful conversation. If you listened to the first Council of Bro's episode this one will be very similar as it was recorded the same night! Be sure to follow us on social media for up to date information: www.facebook.com/frogestyleproductions twitter.com/FrogE_Style www.instagram.com/froge.style Support the show: http://www.fsproductions.ca/ https://www.patreon.com/FrogE_Style

Globe Hopping is back! On this episode I share with you my experiences at Vibrant Music Festival. This is the first time that I have done a solocast and I had a lot of fun doing it. Vibrant Music Festival is held in the Columbia Valley and just outside the town of Invermere. This year marked the 2nd annual Vibrant Music Festival and in my eyes it was a huge success. Listen to find out more about this magical little festival. Be sure to follow the festival for up to date information and for news on Vibrant Music Festival 2018! www.facebook.com/vibrantmusicfestival/ www.instagram.com/vibrantmusicfestival Support the show: http://www.fsproductions.ca/ https://www.patreon.com/FrogE_Style

We show our nerdy sides as we talk about Star Wars, the implications of virtual reality and we even touch on the LOTR universe. *SPOILER ALERT* If you have not seen Rouge One or you just don't give a shit about Star Wars skip to the 65 minute mark

Ben Wojtczak joins us on this episode of Globe Hopping. From serious to silly we talk about it all in the echo chamber that is the podcast studio.

A podcast with my two favorite people on this planet! We discuss current events and important life issues. Answering the hard questions so you don't have too!

I talk to Rachelle about volunteering in Fiji and studying sharks there, her research in genetics and about her opinions on the human experience in general. Sorry for the phlegm I was getting over sickness when this was recorded.

I talk to Rachelle about volunteering in Fiji and studying sharks there, her research in genetics and about her opinions on the human experience in general. Sorry for the flem I was getting over sickness when this was recorded

We are going to be trying something a little different on the Globe Hopping podcast. Me and Brendan talk about a variety of different subjects and our opinions on those subjects.

We change up the format of the podcast a little bit. Instead of being strictly a travel podcast, it is now based more around conversation and society & culture as a whole

I talk to Jeff (Illyrian & Sikarra) & Emily about their first Motion Notion. We discuss the in's and out's of the festival and get a fresh perspective on things from Emily as Mono was her first festival experience ever!

This week we talk to Jenny from travelling4life.com about Astral Harvest Music & Arts Festival. Find out what sets Astral Harvest apart from other music festivals.

On this episode we talk to Ben from the band Tiger Bomber about his trip to Australia and New Zealand. We talk about the majesty that is Byron Bay, how crazy Lord of the Rings is in New Zealand and why you should always close your window in Australia http://www.travelling4life.com/https://www.facebook.com/TigerBomberBand/

Me and Binky talk to Adam & Alex of Adam & Alexandra Photography (www.alexandraissabelphotography.com/) about their trip to Italy. We talk food, beaches, bike riding and their stop over in Amsterdam! http://www.travelling4life.com/

In this first episode we talk what Envision Festival was like and about my time at the florestral forest community in the mountains of Costa Rica