Podcasts about Virk

Hold on to your hats!   My featured guest for this episode of Necronomicast is Dr. Rizwan Virk! A graduate of MIT and Stanford, Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist and bestselling author. Virk recently finished his doctoral research at the Center for Science and the Imagination (CSI) and teaching classes on the Metaverse, Innovation and Simulation Theory at the College of Global Futures and the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. His books include The Simulation Hypothesis, Startup Myths & Models: What You Won't Learn in Business School, Wisdom of a Yogi, The Simulated Multiverse, Treasure Hunt and Zen Entrepreneurship.   Virk founded Play Labs @ MIT, a startup accelerator, and invested in many successful startups including Discord, Theta Labs, Upland and Tapjoy.  His startups created video games played by millions, including Tap Fish and games based on Game of Thrones, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Grimm and Penny Dreadful. Virk and his books have been featured on The Joe Rogan Podcast, in Forbes, The Telegraph, NBC News, vox.com, Techcrunch, Inc., VentureBeat, Digital Trends, BBC Science Focus, and Scientific American, CBS, the CBC, Coast to Coast AM and The History Channel.  He has been a speaker and mentor ranging from MIT's $100k Business Plan Competition and Delta V accelerator to 500 Startups, Talks @ Google and GamesBeat in Silicon Valley. Follow him @rizcambridge, and at zenentrepreneur.com. "The Simulation Hypothesis" at Amazon. Support the Necronomicast and "Buy Me A Coffee"!

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with counselor and community activist Ariel Virk, MA, LPC, a woman who embodies a rare and beautiful balance: deep gentleness paired with fierce protection.The daughter of immigrant parents from Honduras and India, Ariel shares what it was like growing up between cultures, learning to navigate identity, belonging, and the quiet art of code-switching. She reflects on how her heritage shaped her worldview, her empathy, and ultimately her calling to become a therapist.Ariel speaks candidly about the emotional weight of counseling work and the intentional practices that help her stay grounded. But this conversation goes deeper than biography.It explores what it means to stand up to bullies, beyond the classroom, in systems, and in society. Ariel shares why community activism is not separate from her work as a therapist but deeply intertwined with it. For her, protecting others is not performative. It is personal.Together, Amanda and Ariel talk about:Navigating multicultural identity as a child of immigrantsThe quiet strength required to hold space for othersWhy joy can be an act of resistanceThe importance of community in healingSelf-care that goes beyond bubble bathsAnd the kind of courage that is both soft and unshakableAriel's name means “Lion of God,” and yet her power doesn't always show up as a roar. Sometimes it looks like steady presence. Sometimes it sounds like a calm voice saying, “That's not okay.” Sometimes it's the quiet strength of someone who stands guard over others without needing applause.If you've ever wondered how to stay tender in a world that can feel hard, this conversation is for you.

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MIT computer scientist and Silicon Valley veteran Dr. Rizwan Virk reveals the scientific evidence that we are living in a video game simulation and explains why the Mandela effect might actually be a "glitch" in our collective reality in episode 236 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Dr. Rizwan Virk (Riz) is a graduate of MIT and Stanford, a successful entrepreneur, and a leading authority on the intersection of technology, physics, and mysticism. He is the author of The Simulation Hypothesis and The Simulated Multiverse, works that bridge the gap between computer science and ancient spiritual traditions. As a veteran of the tech industry, Virk uses his expertise in physics engines and virtual reality to explore the possibility that our universe is an information-based system designed for experiential growth.In this conversation, Faust and Dr. Rizwan Virk move past science fiction to examine how quantum physics and the "it from bit" framework suggest that information — not matter — is the true building block of our world. By reframing our existence as a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, they explore whether our greatest personal challenges are actually scripted "quests" designed to keep our individual storylines on track.In this episode:- The VR "Toaster" Moment: The physical accident that proved reality is easier to fake than we think.- The Simulation Point: The exact moment technology makes our world indistinguishable from a computer program.- It From Bit: Why top physicists believe the universe is built on binary code rather than solid matter.- The River of Forgetfulness: Why ancient mystical texts describe birth as "plugging in" to a state of amnesia.- Avatar Agency: The hidden Sanskrit meaning behind "Avatar" and what it reveals about your physical body.- Life's Difficulty Curve: How the founder of Atari's Golden Rule explains the challenges of human existence.- The Mandela Effect: The disturbing reason thousands of people share identical "false" memories of history.- The "Writer's Room": A look at the hidden part of our consciousness that scripts the drama of our lives.- Holographic Life Reviews: Why NDE survivors describe a playback technology that records every human emotion.- The AI Trap: The real reason to fear artificial intelligence that has nothing to do with a robot uprising.- The Bible & The Wolf: A deep dive into the famous scripture "glitch" that is shaking people's faith.This isn't just a theory about technology. It's a radical shift in perspective that suggests your greatest challenges might just be the levels you were born to beat.Check Out Rizwan Virk's books The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Gamehttps://a.co/d/0i5AnzXuThe Simulated Multiverse: An MIT Computer Scientist Explores Parallel Universes, The Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Computing and the Mandela Effecthttps://a.co/d/0iE4Z7ayConnect with Dr. Rizwan Virkhttps://www.rizvirk.net/https://www.instagram.com/rizcambridge/https://x.com/RizstanfordJoin Us on PatreonFor uncensored episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive community access:https://patreon.com/FarOutWithFaustListe  on Spotify + Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6StPwgq2di3f8uxnc6SmIfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-out-with-faust-fowf/id1533017218FOWF & Faust Checho on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/faroutwithfaust/https://www.instagram.com/theonefaustchecho/https://www.facebook.com/Faroutwithfausthttps://www.facebook.com/faustchecho/https://x.com/faustchechohttps://pwe'd love to hear from you

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Adnan Virk, starting with the high of Team Canada steamrolling Czechia and why it only fuels the belief this group can run the table. They pivot to the U.S. and land on their clearest advantage: a goalie group deep enough to carry a short tournament if they settle on the right guy early. From there, they shift to baseball and sort through the early bad news around Blue Jays camp and what it could mean for the 2026 season. Later, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Mike Peca (24:17), takes them inside the Salt Lake experience with stories from the room, including a Pat Quinn moment he still hasn't forgotten. He also weighs in on Hockey Canada's roster build, and the NHL level physicality showing up early in the tournament. They finish with Connor Bedard, and Peca's read on how unfazed he's been by the Team Canada omission and why his mindset stays locked on the present.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On hour two of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas are joined by our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk! Virk joins the show to dive into what he saw between Canada and Czechia on the ice, look back at some of his favourite Olympic hockey memories, and share his thoughts on the latest from around the NFL and the MLB!(25:10) Logan, Patrick. and Cam Hughes go through all the biggest updates from around Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Games as they add another three medals to their cabinet!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas are joined by our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk! Virk joins the show to dive into his recent trip to Minnesota, his reactions to the Artemi Panarin trade, the NHL's Stadium Series, and what's new from around the world of Baseball!(22:06) Logan and Patrick break down everything we saw from the Flames' 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers to wrap up the Battle of Alberta series this season! Plus, the guys break down the news of Jonathan Huberdeau's season-ending hip surgery.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Simulation Theory, Consciousness, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity with Riz Virk✨ Podcast Highlight Bullets• Why simulation theory is no longer science fiction but a serious scientific and spiritual conversation • How consciousness may be the operating system of reality itself• What UFOs, AI, and the metaverse reveal about who we are and where we're headed• How to “play the game” of life with awareness, purpose, and powerGet your tickets for L.A. Conscious Life Expo to hear the amazing presenters, including Riz and Debbi, Feb 20-23, 2026: ⁠https://debbiDachinger.com/cle⁠What if your life isn't just happening to you but is being played, leveled, and upgraded like a cosmic game? Rizwan “Riz” Virk joins us to reveal why simulation theory, the metaverse, and consciousness itself may hold the keys to navigating reality, accelerating awakening, and understanding what's coming next for humanity. He is a multifaceted technologist and thinker: an entrepreneur, video game industry pioneer, investor, indie film producer, bestselling author, futurist, and academic. Riz operates where MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, Silicon Valley, and the biggest questions about reality quietly converge. He is here to take us inside the frontier where technology meets consciousness and to explore what simulation theory, AI, and virtual worlds reveal about who we are, where we're headed, and how reality itself may work. ⁠https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/⁠Enter a world of channeling, ET's, metaphysics & multidimensional truth. Dare to Dream reveals what most shows won't touch — and what your soul's been asking for.Free Starseed Report: ⁠debbidachinger.com/starseed⁠IG: @daretodreampodcast @debbidachingerHosted by Debbi Dachinger, award-winning broadcaster, shamanic healer, & book launch mentor for authors ready to rise. #debbidachinger #daretodreampodcast #podcast #simulationtheory #metaverse #consciousness #FutureOfReality #quantummind #UFOs #aiandhumanity #virtualworlds #awakening #techandspirituality #RealityHacks #RizVirk #videogames #djinn #mandelaeffects #quantummechanicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dare-to-dream-with-debbi-dachinger--1980925/support.

Episode 582 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Pablo Torre, Jon Sciambi, Cassidy Hubbarth, Diana Russini, Bruce Feldman,and Adnan Virk among other clients. In this podcast, Olson discusses what he does for clients; how he creates relationships among the people who make hires; how an agent  navigates different clients; what happens when client is competing against another for the same job; how he decides if he will take on a client; the best mediums for clients right now; podcasters and influencers versus traditional on-air talent; the range of salaries in the space right now; what he makes of talent leaks; how he sees Rutledge's career arc; the differences of negotiating at a place such as The Athletic versus Fox or ESPN; Tim Legler getting the No. 1 NBA job at ESPN; Virk's career arc; Elle Duncan landing at Netflix; Pat McAfee's career arc; whether  Torre's setup can be duplicated, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hour three of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon is joined by Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports to dive into all the biggest news from around the NFL! Bryan breaks down his thoughts on John Harbaugh being set to be the next coach of the New York Giants, what he's expecting to see in some of the divisional round matchups, including how heavy the 49ers could commit to the run game against the Seahawks.(21:47) Our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk joins the show! Virk stops by to share his latest story about a run-in with public transit, what he's hearing around Kyle Tucker, where we could see Bo Bichette land, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas dive into a bigger-picture look at the Calgary Flames as they sit in and around the .500 mark as the calendar flips to 2026.(23:48) Our Thursday regular Adnan Virk joins us on a Friday to dive into the latest from around the NHL and the MLB! Virk brings his latest thoughts on where New Years ranks among the year's holidays, Canada's Olympic hockey roster, and all the latest from around the world of MLB!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rose and Krahn is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by NHL and MLB Networks, Adnan Virk! To start Virk talks about his intentionally long travel day to Winnipeg for tonight's game Then he previews the Jets and Oilers tonight. To close he talks about some of the most hyped movies coming out in theatres.(26:53) Later on, The guys review their NFL Big Bets, preview tonight's Flames Game' touch on Parekh at the WJC and say goodbye!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

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On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas get you set for the Calgary Flames' Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Kraken! The guys bring you all the latest info you need to know ahead of the tilt, and share what they're expecting to see when the two Pacific teams face off!(25:27) Our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk joins the show! The chat kicks off with a quick recap of Logan's Chargers taking down Virk's Eagles, and then the guys dive into who could take the reigns of the AFC West with the Chiefs eliminated, what he's been seeing from around the NHL, and the relatively quiet MLB offseason!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

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On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas breaks down the Calgary Flames' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night. Hear from head coach Ryan Huska as he reflects on the loss, and from Hunter Brzustewicz as he breaks down his NHL season debut against his hometown team.(27:13) Our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk joins the show! Virk stops by to bring his latest thoughts on this year's Golden Globe nominees, the Toronto Blue Jays still in talks to land Kyle Tucker, his Eagles falling to the Chargers, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour three of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon is joined by our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk! Virk joins the show to recap his experience visiting Buffalo and covering the Sabres game, including being lead astray on a restaurant recommendation by Lindy Ruff, his thoughts on the Cody Ponce signing for the Blue Jays, and more!(25:11) Logan goes through Thursday night's NHL slate of games and gets you set with all the info you need to know!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, live from Adrenalin Source for Sports, Peter Klein and Aazam Ali Nanji break down the Calgary Flames' 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They dive into everything they saw in the game and the tough start for the Flames, Dustin Wolf's shortest appearance of his career, and what they're expecting in a bounce-back effort in Sunrise.(22:15) Our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk joins the show! Virk stops by to dive into his thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease, the criticism around his Philadelphia Eagles, and so much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon is joined by our Thursday regular, Adnan Virk! Virk joins the show to bring all his thoughts on the World Series and the Toronto Blue Jays. He breaks down Trey Yesavage's incredible start in Game 5, why this team is so likeable, the work of John Schneider so far this Postseason, and more on what he's seeing from the Dodgers.(23:44) Aazam Ali Nanji brings the latest edition of The Stamps Report as the Stampeders continue their prep for their first-round playoff matchup against the BC Lions. Logan, Shan, and Cam bring the latest updates on their NFL pick'ems, and get you set for Thursday Night Football!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee get you set for the rematch between the Flames and the Winnipeg Jets Friday night! The guys bring all the info you need to know ahead of the tilt, the latest lines and pairings, injury updates, and what they're expecting to see when the two teams face off.(27:27) Adnan Virk joins the show ahead of Game 1 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the LA Dodgers! Virk reflects back on the last time he watched the Jays play in the World Series, how he sees Toronto shaping up against the Dodgers, and what makes this team so special.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Do we live inside a Matrix-like simulation? For Episode 17 of Pop Apocalypse, we welcome one of the leading theorists behind the simulation hypothesis, Rizwan Virk, to discuss that question. Virk is an entrepreneur, videogame pioneer, and academic author of two major works on simulation theory: The Simulation Hypothesis (Tarcher, 2025) and The Simulated Multiverse (Bayview Books, 2021). In the interview, we discuss the technologies necessary to make a Matrix-like simulation possible and how close we are to achieving them. Then we turn to the religious and mystical dimensions of simulation theory, exploring reincarnation, out-of-body experiences, UAPs, angels, and the anthropocentrism and ethical pitfalls of simulation theory. Rizwan Virk bio A graduate of MIT and Stanford University, Rizwan Virk, PhD, is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, professor, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis (Tarcher, 2025), Wisdom of a Yogi (Bayview Books, 2023), and The Simulated Multiverse (Bayview Books, 2021). Virk's video games, including Tap Fish and Penny Dreadful: Demimonde, have been played by millions. He is the founder and executive director of Play Labs @ MIT, a video game accelerator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and currently teaches at Arizona State University.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee get you set for the start of Week 6 in the NFL by teeing up Eagles/Giants! They get caught up with the latest on their NFL predictions, and our very own Matt Rose brings the CFL side of things with a Thursday edition of The Stamps Report! Hear from Dave Dickenson as he chats about how he's looking to get his team back in the win column, D'Ante Demry's progress, and an exclusive interview with Bailey Devine-Scott!(19:15) Our Thursday regular Adnan Virk joins the show! Virk joins the show after being on the field at Yankee Stadium for the Blue Jays' series clinching win over New York! He shares his thoughts on this postseason being Vladdy's coming out party, the series as a whole, and more from around the MLB postseason!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Fertility, startups, and fitness are the three forces reshaping how entrepreneurs build in their lives and businesses. In this special episode with our VIP Mastermind guests, Courtney Saye, founder of the Functional Fertility Clinic, who helps couples conceive by addressing root-cause health issues, Sarina Virk Torrendell, startup advisor and founder of Seed28, who helps early stage companies launch and scale with precision, and Ashley Ansuini, founder of The Good Place Pilates, who is building inclusive, high-performing fitness studios. We dive into functional medicine breakthroughs for reproductive health, go-to-market strategies that position startups to win, and the culture-building habits that make businesses thrive. Tune in to learn how purpose-driven founders are creating impact, profitability, and legacy in totally different industries. This episode is part of a sponsored collaboration, brought to you in part by today's guests. Check out our Sponsors: SKIMS - I finally tried SKIMS and I get all the hype. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com and let them know we sent you in the dropdown after checkout. Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform designed to help you connect with customers and grow your business. Get started for free today - go to www.brevo.com/happy Blinds.com - Blinds.com makes it easy to get the designer look without the showroom markups. Get an exclusive $50 off when you spend $500 or more with code EARN at checkout. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Headway - the #1 daily growth app that delivers key insights from the world's best non fiction books in bite sized 15 minute reads and audio. Save 25% off when you go to makeheadway.com/happy. Airbnb - Start making money by listing your home on Airbnb with an experienced Co-host, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you help couples achieve pregnancy through functional fertility? 03:00 How gut health issues and yeast overgrowth block conception. 09:45 The profile of driven entrepreneurs and why stress impacts fertility. 14:30 The top five factors that sabotage conception. 16:15 Courtney's free course on the Functional Fertility method. 19:30 Sarina's journey from early Postmates to Apple, Meta, and Amazon. 22:00 Lessons on solving the “cold start problem” when building marketplaces. 25:30 What most founders get wrong about go-to-market strategy. 30:45 The mindset shift from operator to founder. 34:00 How do you balance being a founder while raising two young kids? 37:00 What are the startup trends in AI, lean teams, and building in public? 41:15 Why running a physical studio is harder than an online business. 43:45 The biggest risks and rewards of signing a lease. 48:00 How to train staff to see clients as more than just customers. 51:30 Why Pilates instructors need 450+ hours of training. 01:00:00 Advice to anyone intimidated by Pilates. RESOURCES Get Courtney Saye's FREE Course HERE!  Learn more about Sarina Virk Torrendell and Seed28 HERE! Experience Ashley Ansuini's The Good Place Pilates in Las Vegas HERE! Join the 30 Day Audacity Challenge HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Courtney: @courtneylsaye Follow Sarina: @withsarina Follow Ashley: @_ashleysue_

You can't build a business that lasts if your health, your launch plan, or your culture is broken. In this special episode, Lori and I sit down with three of our VIP Mastermind members. Courtney Saye, founder of the Functional Fertility Clinic, breaks down how she helps couples conceive by solving what conventional medicine overlooks. Sarina Virk Torrendell, a startup veteran from Postmates to Apple to Meta, shares what most founders get wrong about launching and scaling. Ashley Ansuini, founder of The Good Place Pilates, breaks down how to train your team to deliver a brand experience that builds loyalty and community. We dive into product-market fit, team culture, and bold moves that drive growth. Get ready to build a business with both impact and income!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you help couples achieve pregnancy through functional fertility? 03:00 How gut health issues and yeast overgrowth block conception. 09:45 The profile of driven entrepreneurs and why stress impacts fertility. 14:30 The top five factors that sabotage conception. 16:15 Courtney's free course on the Functional Fertility method. 19:30 Sarina's journey from early Postmates to Apple, Meta, and Amazon. 22:00 Lessons on solving the “cold start problem” when building marketplaces. 25:30 What most founders get wrong about go-to-market strategy. 30:45 The mindset shift from operator to founder. 34:00 How do you balance being a founder while raising two young kids? 37:00 What are the startup trends in AI, lean teams, and building in public? 41:15 Why running a physical studio is harder than an online business. 43:45 The biggest risks and rewards of signing a lease. 48:00 How to train staff to see clients as more than just customers. 51:30 Why Pilates instructors need 450+ hours of training. 01:00:00 Advice to anyone intimidated by Pilates.   RESOURCES Get Courtney Saye's FREE Course HERE!  Learn more about Sarina Virk Torrendell and Seed28 HERE! Experience Ashley Ansuini's The Good Place Pilates in Las Vegas HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Follow Courtney: @courtneylsaye Follow Sarina: @withsarina Follow Ashley: @_ashleysue_

Herdís Stefánsdóttir kvikmyndatónskáld hefur komið víða við í heimi kvikmyndanna og gert tónlist við bæði erlendar og íslenskar myndir, nú síðast Eldana sem nýlega var frumsýnd en þar áður við þættina um Vigdísi sem sýndir voru hér á RÚV við góðar undirtektar. Svo hefur hún samið tónlist við tvær kvikmyndir M. Night Shyamalan, leikstjórann heimsfræga. Herdís er búsett hér á landi og eignaðist sitt annað barn fyrir skömmu og er í raun í sínu fyrsta fríi í langan tíma þar sem hún hefur verið uppbókuð í verkefni langt fram í tímann. Á meðan hefur hún einbeitt sér að því að semja sína eigin tónlist og fyrirhugað er að gefa út tvær plötur á næstu misserum. Herdís ræddi við okkur um kvikmyndatónsmíðar og fleira í dag. Við fræddumst svo aðeins um Sæmund Hólm Magnússon, sem fæddist árið 1749 og var fyrsti háskólamenntaði listamaður íslensku þjóðarinnar. Hann átti mjög merkilega og viðburðarríka ævi og þær Dagbjört Höskuldsdóttir, fyrrverandi banka-útibússtjóri, kaupfélagsstjóri og bóksali í Stykkishólmi og Sigrún Magnúsdóttir, fyrrverandi kaupmaður, safnstjóri, borgarfulltrúi, alþingismaður og ráðherra, hafa kynnt sér líf Sæmundar komu í þáttinn og sögðu okkur frá honum, en þær ætla einmitt að halda fyrirlestur um hann í næstu viku í húsakynnum Færeyska Sjómannafélagsins í Skipholti. Valdimar Þór Svavarsson ráðgjafi var svo hjá okkur með það sem við köllum Mannleg samskipti, en þau geta einmitt verið talsvert flókin. Hann hefur fjallað undanfarna fimmtudaga um áföll og afleiðingar þeirra, sem til dæmis hafa áhrif á samskipti. Svo talaði hann um meðvirkni, og í dag ræddi hann meðvirkni til dæmis í uppeldi og þau áhrif sem geta fylgt. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Eldarnir / Herdís Stefánsdóttir (Herdís Stefánsdóttir) Sveitin milli sanda / Ellý Vilhjálms (Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson) Bíldudals grænar baunir / Jolli & Kóla (Valgeir Guðjónsson) Heima / Haukur Morthens og hljómsveit Jörn Grauengaard (Oddgeir Kristjánsson, texti Ási í Bæ) UMSJÓN: GUNNAR HANSSON OG HELGA ARNARDÓTTIR

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Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all? Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to explore whether we're living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life's glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality. In this mind-bending podcast episode, Mayim & Jonathan dive into: - Why Rizwan Virk believes simulation theory is more spiritual than you think - The surprising connections between quantum physics, religion, and near-death experiences - The Virtual Reality moment that convinced Virk the simulation might be real - “Glitches in the Matrix” and the Mandela Effect - Are precognitive dreams & near-death experiences proof of the simulation? - Could aliens or future humans be running the simulation? - What's beyond the simulation? Are we about to be unplugged? Whether you're spiritual, scientific, religious, or just simulation-curious, this is the rabbit hole you've been waiting for. Get ready to question everything on this week's MBB! Latest edition of Dr. Rizwan Virk's book, THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are In a Video Game: ⁠https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/simulationhypothesis⁠ Dr. Rizwan Virk's Author Website (includes free downloads): www.zenentrepreneur.com Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Simulation Theory be the key to uniting science and spirituality once and for all? Dr. Rizwan Virk (MIT professor, video game pioneer, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis) joins Mayim Bialik's Breakdown to explore whether we're living inside a computer simulation and why this idea may be the most important breakthrough of our time. From bridging ancient spiritual wisdom with modern quantum physics, to explaining life's glitches, suffering, and precognitive dreams, Dr. Virk unpacks why simulation theory could radically change the way we see reality. In this mind-bending podcast episode, Mayim & Jonathan dive into: - Why Rizwan Virk believes simulation theory is more spiritual than you think - The surprising connections between quantum physics, religion, and near-death experiences - The Virtual Reality moment that convinced Virk the simulation might be real - “Glitches in the Matrix” and the Mandela Effect - Are precognitive dreams & near-death experiences proof of the simulation? - Could aliens or future humans be running the simulation? - What's beyond the simulation? Are we about to be unplugged? Whether you're spiritual, scientific, religious, or just simulation-curious, this is the rabbit hole you've been waiting for. Get ready to question everything on this week's MBB! Latest edition of Dr. Rizwan Virk's book, THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are In a Video Game: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/simulationhypothesis Dr. Rizwan Virk's Author Website (includes free downloads): www.zenentrepreneur.com Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes and Links to Adnan Virk's Work       Adnan Virk is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who is currently a host on MLB Network, NHL Network, and Amazon Prime Canada. Virk has been on television since September 2002 and worked almost nine years at ESPN, where he was a host primarily on their baseball and college football coverage, while also filling in on ESPN Radio. Virk's podcast Cinephile ran for eight years, totaling 336 episodes from 2016 to 2024. A graduate of Ryerson University and a Toronto native, Adnan lives with his wife Eamon and their four boys, Yusuf, Adeen, Shazz, and Maaz, in New Jersey. Buy Cinephile   Adnan's Instagram   Cinephile Podcast   At about 2:30, Adnan provides background on working with Mango Publishing and the process of seeing the book to publication At about 4:50, Adnan and Pete reminisce over their struggles and triumphs in high school and college intramurals At about 5:50, Adnan shares exciting feedback from readers, while sharing some favorite stories of his and talking about  At about 7:00, Adnan shares how his son's middle name is “Scorsese” and talks about an important “informal quiz” that Adnan's future took to solidify the relationship  At about 9:00, The two reflect on the death of McCluskey in The Godfather  At about 9:30, The two fanboy over the wondrous Dekalog movie series At about 13:20, Adnan traces the iconic night where he announced the Best Picture mixup at the 2017 Oscars At about 16:40, Adnan discusses his interview with Monica Bellucci At about 18:15, Pete and Adnan share their thoughts on the  At about 19:00, Adnan responds to Pete's leading question about Scorcese's Silence and reflects on the “special” movie and unique moviegoing experience   At about 21:50, the two reflect on Mahershala Ali's profound quote on “experiencing” a movie At about 22:35, Adnan responds to Pete's questions about formative moviegoing experiences At about 25:10, the two discuss the wondrous Raging Bull At about 26:40, Pete asks Adnan what movie he can quote at will  At about 28:00, Adnan reflects on movies he enjoyed when he first saw them and then later changed his opinion At about 28:50, Adnan mentions Hoffa in riffing on underrated/underappreciated movies  At about 30:00, Adnan talks about his fun in writing a sort of miscellaneous last chapter of Cinephile  At about 31:15, Adnan talks about Big Night and Raging Bull as great “brother” movies    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 291 with second time guest Ruben Reyes, Jr. His debut story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, was a finalist for The Story Prize. Archive of Unknown Universes is his first novel, an inventive and original one, and it was published in July 2025.    This episode airs on August 29.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Welcome to Stugotz and Company! After making the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement happen by speaking it into existence, Stu and co welcome in an overly sweaty Adnan Virk. Adnan plays "Virk or Jerk" and gives his thoughts on the US Open and the biggest engagement in the world. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $10 off Chubbies with the code stugotz at ⁠https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Stugotz and Company! After making the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement happen by speaking it into existence, Stu and co welcome in an overly sweaty Adnan Virk. Adnan plays "Virk or Jerk" and gives his thoughts on the US Open and the biggest engagement in the world. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $10 off Chubbies with the code stugotz at ⁠https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we living in the Matrix? Rizwan Virk—an MIT computer scientist, leading video game pioneer, entrepreneur, film producer, venture capitalist, professor, and a founder of Play Labs @ MIT—is a leading authority on simulation theory. Now he comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to discuss the issues raised in his new book The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game.  Virk says the evolution of our video games, including virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, will lead us to a technological singularity. We will reach the simulation point, he argues, where we can develop all-encompassing virtual worlds like the OASIS in Ready Player One or The Matrix—and in fact we are already likely inside such a simulation. Though that sounds like science fiction, many scientists, engineers, and professors have given the simulation hypothesis serious consideration, including Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Nick Bostrom. But philosophers of many traditions have long contended that we are living in some kind of “illusion” and that there are other realities that we can access with our minds. Virk's work in Silicon Valley as a video game designer caused him to wonder where our technology would take us and how long it would take us to create something like the world of The Matrix—and why he's now 70 percent certain that we're already inside a simulation.  Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply a fan of mind-bending thought experiments, come hear Virk for yourself and you might never look at the world the same way again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: 1) GROUND NEWS: Go to https://ground.news/julian for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to worldwide coverage through my link WATCH THE PREVIOUS PODCAST WITH RIZ: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5btBkJDOdjFvto6dYuQTcF?si=v1PwKf1OQoqXo_lUWj2IzQ PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Rizwan (“Riz”) Virk is a successful entrepreneur, investor, futurist, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and indie film producer. Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford's GSB. FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey RIZ LINKS - Riz Virk X: https://x.com/Rizstanford - Riz Virk Website: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/ - Riz Virk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizcambridge/?hl=en JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00:00 – Simulation Hypothesis, Odds, MIT Background, Simulation Point, NPC, Shared Rendering 00:11:34 – Rendering Pixels, Coastlines, Fractals, Google VEO 3, Prompt Theory 00:24:31 – Darth Vader Fortnite, AI Self-Thinking, NPC vs RPG, Nick Bostrom, Ancestor Simulations, Dreams, Fragmentary Memories, Past Simulated Civilizations 00:34:26 – Ancient Computers, Information Theory, Digital vs Film, LLMs, Context Window, AI Dangers, Grok System Prompts, Robotics Laws, 2010 Odyssey II 00:48:55 – NaduFlew, AI Integrity, AI Search Engine Issues, AI Censorship, Unreal Engine 5 00:58:00 – Spiritual World, Plato's Cave, Narada & Vishnu, Matrix, Theophany, Religion-Tech 01:12:00 – Ripple Effect, Life Review, VR Headset & Soul, Akashic Records, Time, Deja Vu 01:22:03 – Time Inside vs Outside Program, Writer's Room, Life Quests, Second Life, RPGs 01:30:18 – Avatar Investment, InBetween State, Stacked Simulations, Sci-Fi Loop, Metaverse 01:41:50 – Metaverse Hypecycles, Sci-Fi Influence, Metaverse Turing Test, NPC Mode, Storylines 01:50:50 – Not Wanting to Know, Purpose in Relationships 01:55:40 – Simulation Immersion, Gary's Mod WWII, Avatar, Source Players, How You Treat Others 02:09:19 – Roleplay Dark Exploration, Autobiography of a Yogi, Suffering, Infinite Possibilities 02:19:15 – Decision Trees, Multiverse, Consensus Reality, Delayed Choice Experiments 02:30:39 – Impossible Sights, Mandela Effect, Memories, Aliens, Reverse Engineering Programs 02:44:54 – UFO Experiences Across Cultures, Sight Discrepancies 02:55:00 – Military & UFOs, Sci-Fi Influence, 70% Simulation Probability, Tech Stages 03:07:03 – Riz's Work CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 329 - Riz Virk Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David, Kaz, and Adnan Virk fire up the mics early Thursday morning to discuss the WWE-ESPN deal and what it's like working as a broadcaster at WWE! They talk about the following: Who's most likely to win a title: LA Knight, CM Punk, or Roman Reigns (0:22) Virk joins to talk about his new book 'Cinephile' (22:01) How WWE can benefit from working with ESPN (30:10) Virk's as a WWE broadcaster (33:22) Karrion Kross and Scarlett contract extensions (1:05:00) MJF and the Hurt Syndicate (1:10:15) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Kyle Williams Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samina Virk is the U.S. CEO and chief marketing officer of Vestiaire Collective, a global luxury resale platform. As a young girl, Samina loved fashion. She grew up making her clothes, thinking she might break into the industry on the creative side. Instead, she started her career in tech, working in e-commerce during the dot-com boom. She eventually went back to school to study business in hopes of merging her love for fashion with her tech experience. She joined Target's MBA merchandising program before scoring a full-time job on the company's marketing team. It was there where she dipped her toes into retail, overseeing Target's designer collaborations before taking an interest in the resale market. Samina followed her curiosity to eBay, where she launched the platform's new fashion vertical team, before she ended up at Vestiaire Collective. She helped launch the Paris-based brand in the U.S. market before going on to serve as the U.S. president and global chief marketing officer at Threads, a social-first styling service. She then realized her time at Vestiaire Collective wasn't over and decided to return—this time as North American CEO and CMO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor "Stugtozed" his way into a dinner with 3 celebrities and the gang plays 20 questions to figure out who they were. Plus, the "We CAN" observations hit on some big losses in the entertainment industry and the baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor "Stugtozed" his way into a dinner with 3 celebrities and the gang plays 20 questions to figure out who they were. Plus, the "We CAN" observations hit on some big losses in the entertainment industry and the baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is our reality real—or are we living in a video game? In this mind-expanding episode of The Paranormal Podcast, Jim talks with Rizwan Virk, MIT grad, tech entrepreneur, and author of The Simulation Hypothesis. Virk shares why he believes we may be players inside a sophisticated simulation, guided by code and driven by quests, karma, and possibly even a cosmic “game master.” Drawing connections between video games, ancient scriptures, quantum physics, and near-death experiences, Rizwan lays out a compelling case that our world may not be what it seems. They explore the metaphysical and philosophical implications of the theory, from reincarnation and life planning to déjà vu and the Mandela Effect. Can synchronicity, glitches in the matrix, and the structure of time and space point to a simulated multiverse? What role does AI play in this unfolding digital landscape? And if we are in a simulation, what does that mean for our purpose and free will? Strap in for a conversation that bends the rules of science, spirituality, and reality itself. You can find Rizwan's book at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4lI4GIC Thanks Rizwan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sportscaster Adnan Virk is the guest on this episode of the podcast, and the Canadian has a lot to say about the past, present and future of tennis. Virk laments on the loss of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and contemplates Novak Djokovic's motivation as he pursues a 25th major title. The MLB Network and Amazon Prime NHL host also explains why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have brought life to the sport, and discusses the pros and cons of comparing eras in any sport. Virk also dives into the root of his love for the sport, and why tennis so popular among fellow athletes as well. The broadcaster also discusses some players that might be able to break through on the ATP & WTA, and chats about his other notable passion: the film industry! Hosted by Mitch Michals.

What if reality is not what it seems? In this mind-expanding episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with entrepreneur, MIT grad, investor, and bestselling author Rizwan Virk, known for his work on simulation theory and the intersection of technology, consciousness, and spirituality. Together, they explore profound questions about the nature of existence, consciousness, and whether our universe might be a sophisticated simulation. Virk shares insights from his personal experiences and research, referencing everything from quantum mechanics and near-death experiences to religious metaphors and the immersive power of video games. Tom and Rizwan navigate the philosophical and scientific landscape—debating the nature of the soul, the mysterious coherence of near-death accounts, and the possibility that ancient wisdom might have been trying to communicate truths later echoed by modern technology. SHOWNOTES 04:56 The Nature of the Soul: Debate or Dialogue?13:49 Religious Metaphors: Book of Deeds, Karma, & the Golden Rule22:58 Why Do We Forget Past Lessons? Immersion and the “River of Forgetfulness”37:04 Psychedelics, Altered States, and Perception—Without the Trip49:46 The Three-Body Problem, Sci-Fi as Philosophy, and the Concept of “Sophon”55:19 Multiple Histories, Quantum Physics, and Branching Paths FOLLOW RIZWAN VIRK:Website: https://zenentrepreneur.comTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/RizStanfordInstagram: https://instagram.com/RizCambridge CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at https://butcherbox.com/impact Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at https://irestore.com iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next guest, Samina Virk, is the US CEO of Vestiaire Collective and leads one of the largest luxury resale companies in the world—the first to be a B Corp. Her resume spans over two decades in fashion and tech, with stints at Target and eBay, before she helped launch the Paris-based Vestiaire Collective in the States in 2014. Samina left Vestiaire in 2017 only to return a few years later in her current CEO role where she's passionate about confronting the environmental effects of ultra-fast fashion and the beauty of clothing that lives a second life. After all, the luxury resale market is expected to be valued at over $60 billion by 2029, and Samina is at the forefront.  We'll get into her inspiring, unique path to CEO, including:the expectations of growing up as a first-generation Pakistani-American woman.why there are actually no right or wrong choices.attending business school. Is it worth it?!how to combat a whopping 92 million tons of fashion waste.and what it really takes to be a successful CEO today.Shop the LooksOn Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Maybelle Pocket TeeOn Samina: Argent High-Neck Button WaistcoatWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women's clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women's progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Rizwan (“Riz”) Virk is a successful entrepreneur, investor, futurist, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and indie film producer. Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford's GSB. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey GUEST LINKS - Riz Virk X: https://x.com/Rizstanford - Riz Virk Website: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/ - Riz Virk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizcambridge/?hl=en ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Simulation Theory Origins Story, Consciousness Exploration 08:51 - Observer Effect, NPC vs RPG Axis Theory, (What is Free Will?) 22:03 - Bahgavidad (Soul Meaning), Contact Experience & Near Death 34:44 - Riz Take on Religious Texts/Truth 43:12 - 13th Floor 1999 Movie on the Simulation (infinity) 49:50 - How to Tell if we are in a Simulation, Elementary Cellular Automata 59:03 - 3 Body Problem Theory, Phillip K. Dick: “Computer Program Reality” 01:13:17 - Mandela Effect Ties to Proximity, 01:21:30 - Computational Multiverse Mandela Effect 01:42:03 - Creating Consciouss Beings in a Simulation Theory 01:48:01 - UFO Phenomena Cases 02:03:03 - RPG Version of Simulation Theory, Spiritual vs Pragmatic POV 02:20:29 - Life Review vs Life Preview 02:29:07 - Riz Views on Meaning of Life 02:45:02 - What is Consciouness, Michio Kaku's Multiverse Theory 02:57:13 - Dreams & Love in Simulation Theory, What is God CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 274 - Riz Virk Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this throwback episode of the Very Dental Student Podcast, host Mohamed Abo-Basha is joined by recent graduate (at the time) Dr. Kurren Virk!  Dr. Virk shares his experiences from dental school at Midwestern University, his advanced residency at the University of Oklahoma, and his extensive continuing education pursuits. The conversation covers Dr. Virk's motivations for choosing dentistry, the unique clinical opportunities at Midwestern, and the advanced cases he handled during his AGD residency. The episode also touches on Dr. Virk's approach to selecting a residency program and his ongoing job search post-residency. This episode provides valuable insights for dental students and new dentists aiming to enhance their clinical skills and career trajectories. Some links from the show: Dr. Kurren Virk's Instagram Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!    

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samina Virk, North America CEO of leading luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective, speaks with Scott Kerr about how relying on the company's core values has helped it thrive over the last 15 years. Samina talks about fast-tracking growth in the US, the company's path to profitability and possible IPO, its crowdfunding campaign, the importance of building trust through advanced authentication, and its AI-powered search engine. She also discusses its partnership with hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris.' Plus: Does transparency influence consumer perceptions of the true value of luxury products?Featuring: Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective (vestiairecollective.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or colleague!

Episode 433 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Adnan Virk, who will be a host for Amazon's Prime Monday Night Hockey. Amazon will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the 2024-25 NHL season in Canada. In this podcast Virk discusses how he landed the Prime Video job; Amazon's foray into the NHL; Amazon's upcoming NHL whiparound show; being onsite for an NHL studio show; what baseball needs for a big postseason; Joe Tessitore doing WWE broadcasting; HBO's The Penguin, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Marvels. Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe in trouble? Dream Scenario. Adnan calls it one of the weirdest films he's seen in a long time. How much fun was burning CDs? Adnan talks to the writer of The Holdovers, David Hemingson. Fall cleaning in the Virk household. Adnan tries to donate books at the library. Is there anything better than a slice of cheese pizza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices