Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations



What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,).

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728 Episodes

Is Technology Turning Us Into NPC's? | New Gym Tools & Language Skills

Are non-playable characters the ultimate evolution of humanity?

In Episode #411 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: some random skills and tools we've picked up recently, more thoughts on polyglots and how to maintain a 2nd language, the weird world of glizzies and technology allowing or making us do things, why Juan…

Are non-playable characters the ultimate evolution of humanity?

In Episode #411 of…

18 September 2023 | 00:50:52


Week 2 Run Down: Mind Over Distance & Sneaker Secrets | Mere Mortals in Motion #3

Join me as I delve into Week 2 of my running journey with "Mere Mortals in Motion." From overcoming mental barriers to untying the mysteries of numb toes, I'm learning the art of adjusting on the go. While family commitments and unexpected challenges arise, pushing through with an adjusted 6km run on Sunday proves that progress is…

Join me as I delve into Week 2 of my running journey with "Mere Mortals in Motion."…

17 September 2023 | 00:10:09


Romance Is In The Air | Thoughts On Finding The Right Partner

Should we become a podcast all about love and dating?!

In Episode #410 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: a brief glimpse of our personal relationships, what the advent of social technology has done for searching for a significant other, all the crazy new terminology the kids are coming up with and whether it is more…

Should we become a podcast all about love and dating?!

In Episode #410 of…

15 September 2023 | 01:05:41


Week 1 Running Phase: How I Adapted My Training Approach | Mere Mortals in Motion #3

In the third episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion," we delve deep into Week 1 of my running phase. As ambitions met reality, adjustments were essential. 

From the initial challenges with my knee and overestimating my running volume to the intricate balance of strength training and running, discover how I recalibrated my…

In the third episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion," we delve deep into Week 1 of my…

11 September 2023 | 00:16:02


A Disruptive Revolution Is Happening | The Basics Of V4V Music

Why am I making a bet that Spotify will be bankrupt within 8 years time?

In Episode #409 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the recent breakout of 'Value 4 Value Music', how little musicians earn compared to podcasters, trends of music consumption on streaming apps, whether people care about connecting with artists…

Why am I making a bet that Spotify will be bankrupt within 8 years time?

In Episode #409…

08 September 2023 | 01:19:43


Monthly Goals | September 2023

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the…

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.

Do you set yourself monthly…

04 September 2023 | 00:32:10


Understanding Bitcoin | What We've Learned Over The Past 3 Years

It's been a long journey but we're finally starting to make some sense of it all.

In Episode #408 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the initial entry point for most westerners will be through investing, why we still continue to find BTC fascinating, suggested recommendations to actually learn about it, why it…

It's been a long journey but we're finally starting to make some sense of it…

01 September 2023 | 00:59:12


From Zero to Marathon: Embracing the Running Challenge | Mere Mortals in Motion #2

In this episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion", we delve deep into the first phase of our training journey: running. While it might be a challenging domain for many, including myself, running offers not only physical endurance but also a mental test. 

Learn about why I've chosen running, how I plan to progress towards a…

In this episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion", we delve deep into the first phase of our…

28 August 2023 | 00:19:12


Experimenting With New Formats | Our Thoughts On Making Digital Content

We're testing out a new shorter format to publish every now and then, let's see how it goes!

In Episode #407 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest how-to episode of the 'Value 4 Value' podcast, what metrics we care about when we create, our proposals to improve the book review channel, how long it…

We're testing out a new shorter format to publish every now and then, let's see how it…

25 August 2023 | 01:17:39


From Novice to Knowledge: Foundations

In "Mere Mortals in Motion", a podcast extension of the main Mere Mortals content, I chart my 15-year fitness journey, from a novice swimmer at 16 to my consistent decade-long workout commitment in my 30s. This series will share bite-sized episodes on specific training phases, using my own experiences in bodybuilding, powerlifting,…

In "Mere Mortals in Motion", a podcast extension of the main Mere Mortals content, I…

21 August 2023 | 00:10:13