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The Human Podcast
Hosted by Timothy Spenser · ENGLISH
The Human Podcast is a forum that stimulates and guides discussions about social experiences, books, music, sport and culture. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe culture for guests to share their stories and have their voices heard. A shared learning space to gain new ideas and perspectives from peers.
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Finding Flow on Stage with Tom Hassell
Feb 9, 202100:37:12Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on Acting. We discuss finding flow, the importance of confidence on stage and the acting community. We also discuss the significance of cast culture, the process of preparation for Actors and Actresses, and a certain Actor Tom finds to be rather overrated. When did you feel pull to the stage/screen (2:00) Acting Community (5:00) Confidence and Connection to a project (9:30) What Actors were you drawn to (14:00) Finding Flow/Connection to the character/Typecasting (19:00) Overrated/Underrated Actors/Projects(30:00) A weird tales from backstage and Cast Culture(34:00)
Transcribe →Superheroes with Donny Harry
Sep 7, 202001:02:12Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on Superheroes. We disucss the differences between the D.C and Marvel universes, what being a superhero means, and the most useful powers for real life. We also discuss who we think the most trustworthy superheros are, who the shadiest are, and who we would want to grab a beer with. 5:00: Thoughts on Marvel Universe Growth/Viewer experience 10:00:/DC Universe(Arrow/Flash) 13:20 Superhero that you trust the most 17: Questions of Morality and Optimism: What being a superhero means 20:30: Shady Superheros 22:45 Most Useful powers for real life 27:15 Would you be Wolverine? 31:00 Most independent Superhero/ Movie themes as reflection as society 34:00 Superhero Battles: Captain America vs Ant Man Superman vs Flash Deadpool vs Wolverine 43:50: What superhero do you want to grab a beer with? 46:00 Spiderman reboots 49:00: Slept on Superheros 54:00 Best Villian
Transcribe →The Importance of the Vote with Jackson Price and Sofia Mirtz
Aug 31, 202000:47:12Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on the upcoming Presidential election in the United States. We discuss the Biden/Harris ticket, the death of the democracy we had grown up believing in, and the concept of information blindness. We also discuss the failure that is the Trump Administration, the response to COVID-19 in the United States, and what we are really voting for in the upcoming election. (1:00)What has it been like for you the last 6 months being away from home and seeing what has occurred with the administration, corona virus, and police brutality? (6:00):Information Blindness: Where do you guys get news from? Do you think endless sources of political information overwhelms the public? (12:00)Death of the democracy we thought we knew? (23:00) What do we need to focus on more? What are we not talking enough about in the lead up to election? (30:00:)Thoughts on Biden? Thoughts on settle for Biden people?Thoughts on Harris? (40:00) What we are voting for? What do we want to see be achieved?
Transcribe →Random Future Thoughts with Mo Godin and Quentin Street
Aug 17, 202000:48:33Tap to summarizeThis edition of The Human Podcast focuses on potential shifts in tech, economics, and society in the coming decades . We discuss self driving cars, the pursuit of immortality and how the public views major tech companies. Also, we discuss VR gaming, what it could mean to be human in 30 years, and what we would like to see the US place greater value on in the future. (1:30) Self Driving Cars? Self Driving Planes? (10:15)Automated jobs: Inevitable? What does it depend on? (15:15)Blood transfusions in the pursuit of immortality? What could it mean to be human?Who’s trying to live forever? (23:00)Do we trust tech right now? Bill Gates (28:00)Is it Amazon/Google/Facebook for another 30 years at the top? (33:30) Biggest tech fear? Biggest tech excitement? (40:00)What do you want to see us value as a culture in the future in terms of social/civilization growth? Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Public Service
Transcribe →Dynamic Identity and Sports with Anjadai Seals
Aug 10, 202000:49:33Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on the concept that identity is dynamic. We discuss how sports can serve as a reflection for society and serve as the foundation for one’s identity and social skills, as well as looking at transitioning away from sports and finding new purpose in life. We also discuss the importance of having a strong locus of control, focusing on the process and the ability to deal with adversity. (2:30)What are your first memories of sport as a kid? (4:00)What do you think about sport as a social tool for kids? Dealing with pressure (8:00)When you started playing football as a kid, when did you feel it move away from a hobby to a passion? (12:50)Process/Becoming a College Athlete (17:50)Talk to me about being an athlete can shape social identity (24:10)Did you have time to explore other parts of your identity away from sport? (28:00)Transition to not playing football anymore and finding structure away from the game (33:45)Is there social expectation for what people that play sports are in to off the field? (37:20)Transition to living in Spain
Transcribe →Breathing with Rich Griner and Zeb Martins
Jul 30, 202000:40:38Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on breathing and meditation practices. We discuss Wim Hof, Cold Showers, Nose Breathing, and techniques for lowering social anxiety. Also, we discuss our pre-conceived notions of meditation and why it is beneficial as a central habit in life. (1:00) Pre conceived notions of what meditation/breathing practice was/Pressure (8:00) Wim Hof (13:00) Why is meditation practice important as a habit (22:00) Helping battle stress and anxiety (25:00) Outside Perceptions of Meditation and battling the cold (33:00) Stretching and Breathing/478 method (35:00) Nose Breathing (38:00) Cold Showers
Transcribe →Music Management with Zak Kuhn
Jul 27, 202000:52:36Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on music management and the significance of self-belief. We discuss Zak's experiences at Berklee School of Music, his style of management, and the importance of being proactive. Also, we discuss the dynamic nature of branding for artists and a classic start bench cut: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd. (1:00) Music as central focus growing up and finding identity (4:00) First band experiences and passion (7:30) Choosing music school (10:00) Studying at Berklee School of Music and motivational climates (15:00) Plan for pursuing music post college (18:00) Being Proactive and betting on yourself (20:00) Moving to Nashville and finding work (30:00) Style Of Management and branding (40:00) Bigger Rush: Playing or watching client play (44:00) Start Bench Cut: Beatles, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones
Transcribe →Random Food Thoughts with Ian Maag and Tee Kay
Jul 20, 202001:00:06Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on gas station and fast food culture. We discuss Tommy and Ian’s favorite gas station snacks, the importance of condiments when eating a gas station hot dog, and which fast food restaurants they enjoy and why. Also, we discuss the battle between Coke and Pepsi, fries in milkshakes, and learn something new about the shirley temple. (1:00) Top 5 gas station snacks and chip bag sizing (11:00) How the food makes you feel (13:00) Gas station hot dogs (16:30) Condiments and Context (23:00) Top Fast Food joints: When and Where (28:15) Off Limits fast food and the importance of fries (35:00) Diner food (41:00) Soda (48:00) Pepsi Vs. Coke (52:00) Shirley Temple (57:00) WATER
Transcribe →Taking Pictures and Talking to People with Ricki Blakesberg
Jul 6, 202000:43:02Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on social energy and photography. We discuss Ricki's experiences going to music festivals and traveling the world, as well as her love for visual storytelling. (0-3:00) Growing up in music culture (3:00) Concert experiences(Deadheads) (4:45) Meeting new people at a young age (6:45) Music festival experiences (9:00) Social Energy and Passion (14:00) Creating bonds amongst friends at shows (20:00) Seeking Challenges and Appreciating Progress (22:00) Photo (25:25) When to capture moments/Being present/Traveling (36:00) Visual Storytelling
Transcribe →Fighting for Social Justice and Understanding Systems of Oppression with Professor Scarce
Jun 17, 202000:58:30Tap to summarizeThis edition of Humans focuses on the continuing fight for justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. We discuss the past month in relation to previous moments of social unrest in American history, education and communication as essential variables for facilitating a change in culture, and the history of environmental racism and discrimination in America. Also, we question if the current model of capitalism can be adapted to a more sustainable form or if a new system is needed. BLM. (0:05) Reaction to the events of the past month as an citizen/father/educator: George Floyd/BLM/protests/police (7:10) Have you experienced a social crisis like this? How unique is this moment in history? (11:00) How influential has social media become as a forum for ideas and creating a movement? (15:40) How does this generation create change post protesting and voting? Long term strategies (20:00) In terms of facilitating a change in mentality and culture, is education the most important variable? (26:00) Are the issues of environmental racism and discrimination inherently linked to capitalism? Is it possible to make change within this capitalism system or is the answer a new system? (33:00) Environmental and Housing Discrimination (39:30) Is a sustainable capitalist model tenable? How could we adopt a new identity/relationship with the capitalist system in this country? (47:00) Moving forward with Covid-19 and the fight for social justice: What can private institutions do? (53:25) Importance of Listening and Closing thoughts
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