It was 2014 when my podcast addiction began. It took over my life. I lost friends, family, all because I couldn’t get enough of this new audio drug! One episode was followed by another and another. The laughs, tears, entertainment, and information provided a rush like I’d never experienced, and I co…
Cancel all further discussion because musician, podcaster, robot maker, and new dad, Andrew Muller joins the show to discuss EVERYTHING! Comedy; movies; video games; UFOs; Harry Potter archetypes; being an internet troll; local community outrage; politics; Jordan Peterson; freedom/monopolies; having kids; and much more!Note: Video recordings of the podcast will be released a few days before the audio episode and can be found on YoutubeFollow Andrew and his music on InstagramAnd check out Andrew's podcast - Real Movies With Real MenSocial Media AccountsFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Award winning cinematographer and director Scott Mouat joins the show! In this episode Scott and I discuss his latest project Brave New Wilderness; a documentary telling the story of the conservation efforts to save the critically endangered Kākāpō and Takahē.We also discuss the challenge of rapidly changing technology; His career working on various projects in New Zealand and around the world; Networking and developing a reputation; Big production companies vs independent documentary makers; Spending days/weeks alone in the wild filming animals; And much more!Check out Scott's work hereAnd follow Scott on social media -> Facebook, InstagramNote: Video recordings of the podcast will be released a few days before the audio episode and can be found on YoutubeSocial Media AccountsFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
At times it's been an absolute grind, but the big 5-0 is finally here! Paul Trimmer rejoins me for a few drinks; a good old bitch session; and of course many laughs; in this milestone episode!Here's to 50 more!!Watch -> The Detectorists -> Finding Jesus -> AFK Webseries -> Crime Fighters -> Comedy VideoNote: Video recordings of the podcast will be released a few days before the audio episode and can be found on YoutubeSocial Media AccountsFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Multilingual coffee enthusiast and creator of Finding Jesus, Nick Davies joins the show! In this episode Nick and I discuss his short (and controversial) film and how a balance was struck between finding humour in religion while avoiding mocking it. We also discuss doing stand up comedy for the first time; post comedy; action movies; Disney ruining all our childhood classics; travel; and much more in another riveting podcast chat!Watch -> Finding JesusNote: Video recordings of the podcast will be released a few days before the audio episode and can be found on YoutubeMovies Mentioned:Pan's LabyrinthSwingersHell Or High WaterSacarioWind RiverTiger KingSeinfeldGame of ThronesShaolin SoccerSpace JamBud AirBooks Mentioned:Win Bigly - Scott AdamsLoser Think - Scott AdamsHow To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big - Scott AdamsSocial Media AccountsFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeLIMITED TIME PRICE REDUCTION - Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Was The Matrix right, are we just living in an illusion? Can float tanks save us from the constant stimulus of the modern world? Will AI have ethics? How accurate is computer modeling? And will Sam become a murderous hail cannon wielding, AI controlling tyrant!? All of that and much more in another 5 star episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast!Note: Video recordings will be released a few days before the audio episode and can be found on YoutubeBooks Mentioned In This Episode: The Climate Casino: https://amzn.to/3eacLmPSocial Media AccountsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Uncle2Beers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Uncle2BeersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncle2beers/LIMITED TIME PRICE REDUCTION - Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As the world is plunged into lock-down the Uncle2Beers podcast returns with very special guest Richi Watson!In this episode Richi and I discuss why having a healthy integrated relationship with fear is so important; Having structures in place so you can leverage the time that is suddenly available to you; Failure and "cracking that egg"; How people are connecting with each other; The gift of humour; And much more.So sit back, grab a drink, and binge listen to another episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast!Follow Richi on Facebook and Instagram.Visit LifeWell UK to learn more about the coaching, seminars, and retreats, that are on offer.Books Mentioned In This Episode:Win Bigly - Scott AdamsLoser Think - Scott AdamsHow To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big - Scott AdamsCan't Hurt Me - David GogginsLIMITED TIME PRICE REDUCTION - Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A bleak and lonely holiday season seemed on the cards at the Uncle2Beers studio, as 2 failed recordings in 3 days threatened to cancel Christmas. But Santa and his elves delivered a late seasonal gift! Miraculously our technical difficulties were fixed! And so we hastily huddled down around the microphone to finally record our first Christmas episode (and our first live show).Merry Christmas and happy new year to you all!Articles/Papers Mentioned:• It's A SnowPerson (Not A Snowman!)• The Christmas Snowman: Carnival And Patriarchy • The Deadweight Loss of ChristmasFollow Uncle2Beers On Social Media:• Facebook• Twitter• Instagram• YoutubeBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We live in a deeply disturbing time. Don't believe me? You clearly haven't seen the biological mess of Steve Buscemi's face on Jennifer Lawrence's body... a nightmare inducing use of current day technological power! While comedy deep fakes are often hilarious, this new tech can clearly be used in deeply manipulative and malevolent ways. So in a world of deep fakes and fake news, are we going to be able to trust anything online anymore?Note: The deep fake chat starts at around the 40minute mark - in case you want to skip all the laughs and brilliant information before hand.Deep Fake Examples:• Joe Rogan as Bill Clinton• Bill Hader as Arnold Schwarzenegger• Parks And Rec + Full House Mashup• Jim Carrey in The Shining• Sylvestor Stallone as the Terminator• Steve Buscemi as Jennifer Laurence• Elon Musk Talkin' Shit• Salvador Dali Takes Selfies With Museum Visitors• A Creepy Zuckerberg Deep Fake• Making Obama Say Anything You WantSam's Deep Fake article.Books Mentioned:The Daily Stoic - Ryan HolidayThe Obstacle is the Way - Ryan HolidayFollow Uncle2Beers On Social Media:• Facebook• Twitter• Instagram• YoutubeBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In part 2 of this 2 part episode - Richi talks about the challenges and tragedies that he has faced in his own life and how he has been able to make peace with them and move forward. We discuss movies, hero archetypes, and the powerful influence that these fictional stories have on our development. We also discuss the violent acts being committed against people with differing opinions and whether there is a limit on comedy and what is and isn't allowed to be said. Before wrapping it all up by talking about Richi's new initiative that he calls Meme Fix.Follow Richi on Facebook and Instagram.Visit LifeWell UK to learn more about the coaching, seminars, and retreats, that are on offer.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Richi Watson (the founder of LifeWell UK) returns to the Uncle2Beers podcast for a very special 2 part episode!In part 1 of this episode Richi and I discuss why acting with integrity is so crucial, especially when it comes to coaching people; flexibility and the willingness to pivot and change; why talking about doing something so often leads to in-action; perseverance and being prepared to meet opportunities when they arise; parenting and allowing kids to be uncomfortable, and letting them overcome obstacles by themselves; meditation and its uses; and why cultivating courage and voluntarily confronting challenges is where you will find the pot of gold you've been looking for.Follow Richi on Facebook and Instagram.Visit LifeWell UK to learn more about the coaching, seminars, and retreats, that are on offer.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today my friend Lian Wong joins the show! Lian is an audio engineer, market gardener, seamstress, and motorbike mechanic (a particular set of skills only bested by Liam Neeson himself!) In this episode we discuss music therapy and the interesting role it plays in helping stroke victims and dementia patients, why Lian started a personal audio recording service, how she got into market gardening, identity and the constant "yeah but where are you really from?" question, and her families history - including her Dad's dramatic escape from communist China.Lian's personal audio recording service - Oromāu LimitedMarket gardening - Mayflower's Market GardensBooks Mentioned In the Show:The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a HatBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who doesn't love camping! Getting out into the wilderness, the stars above, the warmth of a bonfire, the sweet and smoky taste of roasted marshmallows, and of course being visited by two male lions in the middle of the night...This week, my friend Rebekah from Switzerland joins the show! Rebekah is studying English Literature and Anthropology, and has been spending a lot of her time in Africa over the past few years. In this episode we talk about her time in Africa and THAT lion encounter. We also get into an intense discussion about what words and terms can and cannot be used, if we are responsible for how our words are interpreted and twisted by others, and living the perfect (social media) life. Plus Rebekah harshly criticizes her Mum's first Adele experience, and we share some drunken memories from our past!Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
He might be banned from his local Reddit page, but he's not banned from this podcast!JP McGlone is a software engineer, blogger, YouTube channel host, and the first ever American on the Uncle2Beers podcast!In this episode JP and I discuss being banned from his local Reddit page, why Jordan Peterson's message is so misunderstood by so many, Conservatism and the political divide in the US, how social media and technology is changing human behavior, and much much more in a wide ranging episode of the show.JP McGlone's Youtube ChannelJP's WebsitePodcast Correction: Towards the end of the podcast I mention former Labour leader Andrew Little, however I actually meant David Cunliffe the leader of the Labour party before Andrew Little.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you enjoy travel? Do you like to laugh? Do you find this current social justice/identity politics era strange and confusing? Then you'll love the first guest episode of season 2 of the Uncle2Beers podcast!Gerald Pauschmann (aka G-Man) is an Australian youtuber who reports on crazy and ridiculous stories on a weekly basis, predominantly for his 87 year old father Rudi, cheers Rudi! In this episode G-Man and I talk about PC culture gone mad, the rise of identity politics, getting trolled online, being de-monetised on Youtube, the current "egging" and "milkshaking" trend that has recently risen up, as well as his adventures riding strange and wonderful vehicles all the way from the north of India to the South and 3,500km through the Amazon and over the Andes in Peru. Enjoy!G-Mans Youtube channelWant to go on your own adventure? Sign up to Spook and G-Man's NEWSLETTER to keep up to date, and potentially be invited on, their next trip!Interested in doing the Rickshaw Run and other adventures? CLICK HEREBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A slightly awkward introduction to season 2 of the Uncle2Beers podcast!Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A quick update about the future of the Uncle2Beers podcast.Thank you to all of the guests that have appeared on the show during our first year of podcasting, and a big thank you to all of the listeners and subscribers too! Stay tuned for season 2, coming July 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Do certain tones cause bowel movements? Do smart people listen to more complex music, or just think that they do? Why are we bombarded by the same song over and over? Is music a good learning aid? What's the point of musical virtue signalling? Yes we're diving deep into the world of sound and music!NOW that's I what I call ...... a podcast!Sam's Music Articles:Part 1Part 2Part 3Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Richi Watson is the founder of LifeWell UK. In this episode we talk about how consciousness, our imaginations, and our primitive brain programs, all come together to create chaos in our every day lives, and tools for dealing with that chaos. We also discuss confronting fears (and how he is helping guide his daughter through anxiety), the current victim hood culture that we find ourselves in, and yes even THAT Gillette ad. All of this and much more in another guest episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast.You can contact Richi and learn more about what he does, as well as get more information on the retreats and seminars offered, by visiting the LifeWell UK website.Links to Things Mentioned in the Show:Gillette AdBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Uncle2Beers podcast hit the road for a classic Kiwi road trip in January 2019, and recorded a podcast along the way! So in this episode we discuss our road trip and traveling with no set destination; fear setting, where you'll learn some of the deep fears held by the hosts; and hear about Matt's experience busking in Germany. Plus get behind the scenes access to Matt's critically acclaimed "Bad Comedy Trip" Instagram series, and be wowed by his Pukeko impersonation....Matt's Award Winning Instagram Story Series:A Bad Comedy TripGeoff Thompson Interview:How To Harness Fear To Create The Life You Truly Want Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)**Solo Build It (SBI!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brought to you by Sergio Georgini, actor and real estate agent Paul Trimmer joins the Uncle2Beers podcast! In this episode we talk about Paul's acting career, focusing on his role as Clint in the web series AFK, as well as his latest film Finding Jesus, where he plays... Jesus! We also talk about why networking is important in the acting world, finding a balance between working hard and relaxing, mental health, and a whole lot more in this, fairly good, guest episode of the show!!Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!)Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress*affiliate linksWalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In our first ever sports episode we head to the States to talk all things American sport! We also discuss bandwagon fans and why Sam has happily boarded that bus... All while riding the highs and lows of Matt putting his retirement savings on the line with some live NBA betting #gambleresponsiblySports Comic:Friedrich Nietzsche is a Fan of the Cleveland BrownsBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)*Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!)*affiliate links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Domb joins the show for our first episode of 2019! David is a freelance broadcast journalist who has worked for the likes of the BBC and Talksport. Here we discuss what got him into broadcasting, how tough it is to succeed in the industry, why doing the best job you can is important (even if you find yourself reporting on a guy, who has been standing in line for 24 hours, waiting for the first iPhone 2 to be released) and much more in this guest episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If thought experiments, profound realisations, knowledge bombs, jokes, a severely drunk co-host, and environmental interruptions are your thing, then boy do we have the episode for you! Let's take a look back on the Matt and Sam highlights of 2018! Check out "The Guests of 2018" for part 1 of this 2 part highlight special. Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As our first year of podcasting comes to an end it seems only natural to look back (before moving forward) to see how far we've come, and to remember all the laughs, drinks, knowledge, and deep and meaningful moments that we shared.This is part 1 of a 2 part highlight episode. Here we feature the guests that were on the podcast in 2018.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After an extended absence Sam Brinson returns to the show for a good old fashion catch up! In this, life changing, episode we briefly discuss Sam's latest travels, my work injury (and having a bunch of needles stuck in me for extended periods of time!) before eventually getting into the serious stuff and focusing on tribalism, politics, and the lack of appreciation shown by people in today's hyper-connected society.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tymon Kruidenier is a musician and producer from the Netherlands. Having spent 20 years with his band Exivious, as well as being part of the band Cynic for the Traced In Air era, he is now writing and recording for his new project Our Oceans. In this episode we talk about taking over the lead vocal role in Our Oceans and the expectations that come with it, introverts and extroverts in the music world, how to use social media to promote art but also be a genuine person, and I even learn how to pronounce Tymon's name correctly!Find all music and social media links directly on the Our Oceans website.Build A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Will Fleming is a podcaster and videographer from New Zealand. His podcast Please Blow My Mind is all about having deep conversations and shining a light on individuals who blow our minds! Will is also one part of the Rad Dads duo creating podcasts and videos with other dads, all about being a dad!Will's PodcastsPlease Blow My MindRad DadsAnd previously My Kiwi LifeSupport Will's Podcast Caravan!Do you have a few dollars to spare? Or better yet, a really really wealthy grandparent? Support Will's podcast studio in a caravan!!!Social MediaPlease Blow My Mind With Will Fleming: Facebook Instagram TwitterRad Dads: FacebookBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Karen Gadd is a certified animal behaviourist, author, musician and mum! We talk about how she got into the music scene, social media, martial arts, dogs, and much much more in this guest episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast.BooksBeing A Dog: The World From Your Dogs PerspectiveThe Purrfect Guide To Thinking Like A CatThe Pawfect Guide To Thinking Like A DogSupport Karen directly by purchasing signed copies of her books! E-mail karen@pawprintpets.com MusicBurning CodesYousician videoSocial MediaFollow Karen on Twitter and InstagramBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sam returns to the show to celebrate another year of traveling around the sun in this very special birthday episode! We chat about mental effort, meditation, retirement, how supermarkets purposefully drain your will power, and much much more in another wide ranging (and soon to be award winning) episode of the show!Books MentionedMoon Walking With Einstein by Joshua FoerThe War Of Art by Steven PressfieldBuild A Website With SBI! (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!)Credits Original episode cover image by William Whyte. Used under CC BY-SA 2.0 and modified by the Uncle2Beers show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today Alana Zivanovic joins the show! An events manager and singer/performer, we talk about her world travels and living a digital nomad lifestyle.Digital Nomad And Affiliate Marketing Resources!7in7 Digital Nomad ConferenceNomads SummitDigital Nomad GirlsSTM Affiliate MarketingBuild A Website (90 day money back guarantee!)Solo Build It (SBI!) Solo Build It (SBI!) For WordPress WalkYourCamino.com (travel site I created using SBI!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Adam Willis is a professional wrestler, musician, board game enthusiast, and the very first guest on the Uncle2Beers podcast! We chat about how he got into professional wrestling, his days as a performing pirate, starting a dungeons and dragons podcast, and much much more in this wide ranging conversation.You can follow Adam via his Instagram account to keep up to date with all of his goings on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Does everyone have a right to speak and express their views? When does free speech become hate speech? Who gets to be the "Thought Police" and decide what is, and isn't, allowed to be said? The free speech vs hate speech debate has ramped up over the past few years, so we head into the fray and serve up our own thoughts on the controversy. We also learn a little about John Harvey Kellogg and the sinister past lurking in your morning bowl of cereal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Like it or not we are thinking, conscious, beings and that means we have responsibilities! One of those responsibilities is to engage our brain because if left alone it's more than happy to take the lazy route, on the highway of life, and coast on autopilot. So in today's episode we talk about the broken school system, why learning is a life long endeavor, and discuss some techniques to turn anybody into a learning monster! Although Matt does begin the conversation ranting about the responsibility of proper journalism, particularly the New York Times article about Jordan Peterson, and later on Sam tells us of a harrowing encounter he had with a possum that turned him into the man barely standing before us today. Just another day on the Uncle2Beers podcast!Sign up to Sam's free email course HEREAnd buy the book -> Connecting the Dots See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A new religion may be emerging that comes with a code of conduct but does away with the traditional notion of God, replacing him instead with an algorithm. Yeap, today's episode is about Dataism! + Matt explains the intricate details of "Work It" by Missy Elliot...... Dataism article by Sam Brinson - http://sambrinson.com/dataism/Matrix image used under CC2.0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We have the worlds knowledge and ideas at our finger tips yet so often misinformation reigns supreme. Are we being manipulated by group ideologies? Or do we just live in a culture addicted to drama and scandal? Are we now so bad at having proper discussions that we don't even hear what's being said? Or ultimately does it just come down to pure laziness!? Let's go deeper in this award winning episode of the Uncle2Beers podcast.FUN FACT - Speaking of misinformation, did you know that bananas don't grow on trees? Technically they grow on a plant that is a herb and are actually a type of berry. They're also slightly radioactive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's drill into those heads (metaphorically speaking) and get all up in the part of the brain that doesn't fully develop until our mid 20's; the mysterious prefrontal cortex! We also hit round 2 of Theseus' Ship (or boat depending on your preference) by re-imagining this classic thought experiment from episode 15. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The thought experiments continue in part 2 of our very special birthday MEGA-SODE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are you ready to have your mind blown? Because it's time to shake up those brains (metaphorically speaking, nobody wants a concussion) and question the very fabric of reality! So settle in and listen along to our two part, very special, birthday MEGA-EPISODE, all about thought experiments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Over the last few decades humans have begun to merge with technology. But what does the future hold? How far will we go? What are the ethical issues involved? And why is Matt seemingly obsessed with the future of robotic genitalia!? All this and more in a surprisingly wide ranging conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our beloved internet has created a sea of filter bubbles that we're all drowning in! Can we pop these bringers of misinformation and have proper adult conversations online? Or are we doomed to an eternal cycle of drama and argument? At least Matt's disheartening encounter on Twitter had one positive; an entire podcast episode for you fine folks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is right and what is wrong? Can science ever give us a moral code to follow? And what about free will? A conversation triggered by Sam Harris and his book The Moral Landscape. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Artificial intelligence is here and it's about to become your technological mother! Yes today's episode is all about AI and the documentary film Do You Trust This Computer? A bonus special gift for all of those who stick around to the very end of the show, an AI generated story featuring music composed by Matt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On today's episode we discuss that crazy little thing called love and how to heal from a broken heart (hint: it's not diving head first into another relationship!) We also argue over what defines a memory, and Sam teaches us all about a form of swarm intelligence known as stigmergy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Secretly jealous and annoyed with your friends and family for traveling while you aren't? Let's do what most people don't and confront this strange beast together! We also talk about why people need to portray a perfect image online, Matt's fear of selfies, and Sam's plan to trick facial recognition algorithms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
American podcasts are suffering from a sniffing pandemic! So we delve into the psychology of this fascinating habit. Along with discussing the small matter of God, religion, aliens and for some unknown reason, naked old guys....Original cover image (triangle) by Dean Hochman, used under cc2.0 attribution generic license. Modified by Uncle2Beers for this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can a number be divided .... forever? We get deep and meaningful by discussing the value of a number and infinite divisibility! Sam then continues his travel tales, this time joined by his FATHER. While I encounter a tiny bird, do a perfect Yoda impression, and even throw in a poor attempt at a penis joke! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PART 2 of our first official episode! After the frightening success of the 4 Uncle2Beers test episodes, we dive into the podcast world naked, alone, but excited to be here. In this very first episode you will hear about Sam's trek into the Peruvian wilderness to Machu Picchu, where adventure and hilarity ensue! We also talk some philosophy (don't worry, it's good!), chat about how to slow down time, and we even tell our fortune through the medium of crispy delicacies! Plus many other interesting things for you to ponder. Split into parts 1 and 2, we hope you enjoy the very first Uncle2Beers show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to our first official episode! After the frightening success of the 4 Uncle2Beers test episodes, we dive into the podcast world naked, alone, but excited to be here. In this very first episode you will hear about Sam's trek into the Peruvian wilderness to Machu Picchu, where adventure and hilarity ensue! We also talk some philosophy (don't worry, it's good!), chat about how to slow down time, and we even tell our fortune through the medium of crispy delicacies! Plus many other interesting things for you to ponder. Split into parts 1 and 2, we hope you enjoy the very first Uncle2Beers show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The fourth and final TEST podcast of Uncle2Beers! Here we drunkenly veer from topic to topic with out any regard for the safety of others! Lunar eclipse, city populations, Russell Brand, Jennifer Lawrence, loud eaters, even light mustache play, and every thing in between, it's a roller coaster of a recording and the longest of the test episode series. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Part 3 of the Uncle2Beers TEST podcast, we use our "brain power" to talk about alcohol, while drinking alcohol! Don't judge us! We also discuss the potential marketing brilliance of a Cleveland Browns V Bay of Plenty Steamers ultimate cross code (NFL V Rugby) battle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In part 2 of the Uncle2Beers TEST podcast, we preview Sam's trip to Peru, talk about Ayahuasca, the culture of tipping, and people who turn into angry angry bears! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.