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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738 Episodes

Gymnasts & Gymnastics People Are Crazy (Episode #168 - Meanderings) - S1E333

My recent experience attending a gymnastics class has convinced me that gymnasts are a different breed of people. In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: just how dangerous it is to be moving through the air without control, first-hand account of people getting hurt doing flips, the point behind using swear words,…

My recent experience attending a gymnastics class has convinced me that gymnasts are a…

25 March 2021 | 00:29:05


Would You Actually Want To Be Young Again? (Episode #167 - Youth) - S1E332

No-one ever talks about the downsides of being young so the Mere Mortals are here to change that! In this themed episode on 'Youth' Juan and I discuss: the ages between that someone could be called a youth, having less freedom and the turbulence of being in your teens, some things we would personally love to have again, the concept…

No-one ever talks about the downsides of being young so the Mere Mortals are here to change…

24 March 2021 | 00:47:55


MATT WARD | Minimalist Shoes, Outback Queensland & Ethical Investing: Mere Mortals Conversation #45 - S1E329

Did you know that there are specially designed shoes just for CrossFit? Matt Ward is a long-time friend of both myself and Juan, harkening back to our days on the wild prairie of the high school playground. In this conversation we chat about: Matt's conversion to the barefoot/minimalist shoe lifestyle and the benefits he has gotten from…

Did you know that there are specially designed shoes just for CrossFit? Matt Ward is a…

22 March 2021 | 00:52:33


Learnings From A 5 Day Fast (Episode #166 - Musings) - S1E331

What is the experience of fasting for 5 days and how should you prepare for this? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my recent experience of fasting, the reasons behind intermittent (and longer) fasting and the necessary preparation, the disappearance of hunger pains, potential hurdles and pitfalls that can arise, the…

What is the experience of fasting for 5 days and how should you prepare for this? In this…

20 March 2021 | 00:33:40


The Shittest & Most Disappointing Books (Episode #165 - Meanderings) - S1E330

Which are the most disappointing books that you have had the displeasure to read? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the discrimination in the children's romance section, how the Mere Mortals would keep the Earth safe from potentially hostile aliens, what are our sensory triggers for recalling memories,…

Which are the most disappointing books that you have had the displeasure to read? In this…

18 March 2021 | 00:24:54


Stranger Danger & Australian Race Riots (Episode #164 - Xenophobia) - S1E327

What are some examples of xenophobia in Australia and is the word actually useful? In this episode on 'Xenophobia' Juan and I discuss: how rare it is to hear the word being used correctly and why that makes it kind of pointless, why it often gets confused with 'racism', the Australian immigration system and the open/closed…

What are some examples of xenophobia in Australia and is the word actually useful? In this…

17 March 2021 | 00:35:20


SARAH NEWPORT | TwentyTwo Digital, New To Leadership & Neuromarketing: Mere Mortals Conversation #44 - S1E328

Sarah Newport is the Founder & Managing Director at TwentyTwo Digital, a Brisbane based digital marketing agency, offering SEO, Paid Media, Design, Web Development, App Development, Data Analysis and Holistic Marketing. Sarah is a highly motivated and driven individual, and in this conversation her passion for marketing/growth in all…

Sarah Newport is the Founder & Managing Director at TwentyTwo Digital, a Brisbane based…

15 March 2021 | 00:43:24


How To Practice & Find Comfort In Being Uncomfortable (Episode #163 - Musings) - S1E326

What is there to be learnt from putting oneself in situations that are uncomfortable or cause discomfort? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my learnings from living the vegan lifestyle for a month, why most of the time things just appear in the mind to be harder than they actually physically are, Juan's encounter…

What is there to be learnt from putting oneself in situations that are uncomfortable or cause…

13 March 2021 | 00:30:30


The Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens aka NFT's (Episode #162 - Meanderings) - S1E325

Are cryptocurrencies already too boring and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) the newest craze? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: being a wimp for eating food too much, everybody on Earth has probably tried rapping at some stage, NFT's and why they are useful for selling art or other rare items, where we want…

Are cryptocurrencies already too boring and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) the newest craze?…

11 March 2021 | 00:27:54


Performing WWE Stunts As A Kid (Episode #161 - Wrestling) - S1E324

I think this might be our best introduction yet. The flair. The passion. The costume. The belts. What more does one need? In this episode on 'Wrestling' Juan and I discuss: some of styles of wrestling across the world, the difference between the western 'grind' and eastern 'art', stories from mayhem when we were…

I think this might be our best introduction yet. The flair. The passion. The costume. The…

10 March 2021 | 00:39:08