Mere Mortals

Unfortunately I'm coming back home early. In Episode #445 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: why time is flying so fast, how I have somehow managed to avoid Dengue, Juan complaining about a sandpit and hurting his foot (again), deciding when/if to get out of your comfort zone, finally achieving a stalder press and how Juan has big arms but hates…

How can you connect with people rapidly if you are in a new town? In Episode #444 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the classic rice/beans/meat combo you'll find in Latin America, why Brazilians love to merge lanes, why being friendly is more important than logistical planning, reenacting Wedding Crashers, belatedly celebrating the Bitcoin…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. 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…

Join us as Andrew Taylor, the owner of Live Co., opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, revealing personal insights and professional strategies that have shaped his success. In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses overcoming personal challenges, redefining success, and the strategic moves behind his ambitious brand. He shares profound…

We might be delusional but at least we're not influencer level delusional. In Episode #443 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: an update to our live recordings, eating delicious meat at a Brazilian churrasco, Juan's mirth at ridiculous influencers, why Coffeezilla is like Cato the Younger, why Juan was late for work and what I found shocking about…

The king of the gringos has arrived in Brazil and has some thoughts. In Episode #442 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why you can't catch up on sleep, skipping 3 months worth of stressful non-communication, girls picking me up with their dogs, why prices are uniform across Australia, the dystopian Judge Dredd apartments of São Paulo, the kind…

Please bare with the chaos, bumps and average audio as we say farewell to Kyrin. In Episode #441 of 'Meanderings', Juan/Brodie/Steven/Mansheel & I discuss: some of our favourite travel stories, the joys of collecting and trading items, hidden gems from our past that our friends never knew plus some deep questions about life, relationships and…

Brodie Casa A great chat with Brodie, where he helps to share a deep insight into his identity, who he is and how life has brought him to where he is now. Alongside this, we also touch on briefly the use of TRT and the differences between this and the concept of steroids. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world Chapters: 00:00 Feeling…

There are some changes happening to how we operate. In Episode #440 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why I want to spend more time focusing on live podcasts, why Juan wants to spend more time on high quality video, turning the Mere Mortals into a suite of shows, what will change when I head to Brazil and using social media as it is meant to be…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not.

In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new…

Anthony Noud

Incredibly engaging conversation with Anthony where we discussed what goes on between our ears, past experiences, the positives of asking the right questions, magic moments and more.

Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(3:04)…

Where's the line between being consistent & being crazy?

In Episode #438 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why we are fitness obsessed but not health nuts, the analogy of Duolingo's streak freezes to faux consistency, why it's the action/effort/intensity that matters and not the timing, why being…

Jason is the main developer of the Podcast Guru app and cofounder of Really Bad Apps. In Conversation #104, Jason and I discuss: why he moved to Panama with his family, the soul sucking nature of big corporations, why he loves spending time coding Podcast Guru, how he first found out about the v4v model, the frustrations of advertising and how…

Are morals just statements or do they have a deeper meaning behind them?

In Episode #437 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why ethics/philosophy is kind of lousy for understanding about morality, whether Spartans would approve of my stance on non-violence, Juan's dislike of them because they aren't actionable, the…

Are you prepared for this spontaneously prepared podcast?!

In Episode #436 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the British army mantra of alliteration, saying the thing I thought I would never say, epic feedback I received for the book reviews, the difference between meal prep/daydreaming/focused work, why you will never be…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

For real, where do all these random obsessions come from?

In Episode #435 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why Juan struggles to wake up at 4am sometimes, battling with your own bad tendencies, the fixation on fitness, irrationality as the main indicator of obsession, crazy hope within 'Death Of A Salesman',…

What are the 3 main ways that people lose their money and assets?

In Episode #434 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how trust/human error/scams all interlink, why you should take your security seriously regardless of your wealth, the difference between theoretical and practical security, Lil Uzi Vert and his forehead…

Trevor Bell is a former lawyer and host of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast.

In Conversation #103, Trevor and I discuss: why he did pro-bono work for the Noosa Temple of Satan, our experiences travelling Mexico in different eras, why he's a big fan of V4V/listener support, the nuances of the value 4 value…

Ever talked with someone and you feel like you're just spinning wheels?

In Episode #433 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the definition of pseudo and interactive communication, why it matters to have etiquette whilst conversing, Tim F/Sam Harris/Joe Rogan, passion and hearing the things that people don't say, what…

Emil Juresic. 

BOOM. Probably the best word to describe the man. Join on me on today's conversation with Emil, where I do my best to hang on to the topics, the energy and enthusiasm. We covered real estate, endurance, mental fortitude and make sure you check out one unconventional thought from Emil.

Have a fantastic day…

I think trying to live longer is mostly BS, Juan might disagree with me though.

In Episode #432 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: our starting positions and biases, the intense people who make up the longevity movement, some of the outlandish claims that are made, the double PayPal craziness, what they get right about living…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

Nick Malster is the cofounder of Fountain Podcasts and former brand manager in the advertising industry.

In Conversation #101, Nick and I discuss: his passions of music/skiing, why he has decided to stop drinking, how v4v compares to advertising models, why Fountain is focused upon podcast clipping, future features you'll find…

What should we be doing to maintain a healthy digital hygiene?

In Episode #431 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why this topic felt like work to Juan, how companies think about cyber security, the Stuxnet virus plus a Dutchman receiving American military emails, Butters the abused dog, our argument over what consists an…

Tofe Evans is a father, a runner and a friend.

In Conversation #100, Tofe and I discuss: Fatherhood, the meaning of ambition when it compares to previous efforts, running, mentality in fitness and in life, regret and shame..

Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to…

Is there anything we can do to be better to our loved ones?

In Episode #430 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why you want to make/reflect on good times, our reluctance to interfere in other people's lives, the 9gag meme that had me chuckling, Juan bring tequila snacks to celebrate, my questionable dog-sitting abilities…

I've spent a lot of time in the depths of what's going on, so it's time to tell you what I've learnt.

In Episode #429 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the evolution of podcasting across it's 20 year history, the good/bad parts of what happens on the inside, why advertising screws everything up, why…

Cole McCormick is a filmmaker, podcaster, voice actor and host of the 'AMERICAPLUS' podcast.

In Conversation #99, Cole and I discuss: his energetic creativity as a child, what the Hollywood world is actually like, how the Value 4 Value model has inspired his podcasts/films, combining AI with live action and v4v music to create…

Are we going to take over the world :o

In Episode #428 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the desire to pursue something, what Juan wants to do with the podcast, why I appear to be rather unambitious, links to conscientiousness and neuroticism, whether you can artificially create ambition and if it is necessary for a good…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

Join me in my latest adventure on 'The Mere Mortals in Motion' series! In this video, I embark on a 12-week powerlifting journey, diving deep into the strategies, equipment, and science behind successful powerlifting. 

From baseline assessments to progressive overload, I discuss my personal plan and goals, including a 10%…

TJ Doerfel (also known as Sir TJ The Wrathful) is a musician in the band 'The Doerfels' and host of the 'Into The Doerfel-Verse' podcast.

In Conversation #98, TJ and I discuss: life on the road with 10 siblings, his experience of grinding away in the music industry, how he came across 'value 4 value…

How have our bodies changed after 10+ years of training?

In Episode #427 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the stats say I'm top heavy and unbalanced, the data that I capture to measure my progress, Juan's reasons for focusing on health instead of size, how different sports can change your body composition and…

Get the latest goss on what is coming for the new year and why it's about to get crazy.

In Episode #426 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: discuss the strategy and philosophy behind the podcast, Mere Mortals, the importance of sustainability and consistency in podcasting, providing valuable content to listeners, why I…

What has Juan learnt from buying a property for his young family?

In Episode #425 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: all the factors that go into buying a property, my prioritisation of social and financial freedom, whether there is a housing bubble here at the moment and if the metaverse/digital world will have any effect of…

A continuation from the last 'Musings' but with the focus now on the group instead of the individual.

In Episode #424 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: whether I'm being selfish by choosing to create memories just for me, why axe throwing places aren't fond of photos, 'The Inevitable' and…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

I wrap up my 12-week running journey, sharing how I transitioned from an engineer's mindset to embracing the challenges of endurance running. Starting with a detailed plan, I navigated through various obstacles like illness, injury, and adjusting to life changes while aiming to increase my weekly running distance. 

Over the course…

Juan and I are experiencing firsts & lasts with our loved ones, moments that may or may not be lost in time.

In Episode #423 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the connection between moments and memories, why the last time of something can also be the first of something else, our tricks for enjoying the good/bad moments…

As I conclude the 12th and final week of my running phase, I reflect on the journey I've embarked on. My aim was simple: to spend more time running, increasing my minutes and kilometers on the road. Though the journey had its ups and downs, especially with injuries and life's unpredictabilities, I managed to clock in 5.49 kilometers…

Juan's away so Kyrin comes out to play, let's get to know me a bit better!

In Episode #422 of 'Musings', I discuss: what it was like growing up in Brisbane, why I have tremendous sympathy for teenagers, our fixation with owning a house, my period of experimentation & learning about myself, why I feel like…

Week 11 of my 12-week running phase brought its fair share of challenges. As I reflect on the journey, it's clear the initial goal of increasing time on my feet has been complicated by the realities of life, including an injury that forced me to reconsider my approach. I shifted my focus from hitting a specific kilometer count to a more…

We want to do more than thank our supporters, but how do we do that?

In Episode #421 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: economic and behavioural incentives, why I think most of macro economics is bullshit, accidently encouraging the wrong behaviour, why we want Mere Mortalites to feel good and about listening/contributing…

In the 10th week of my 12-week running phase, I delve into my evolving objectives and how I've had to pivot along the way. I faced several challenges this week, from veering off my initial plan to managing an unexpected injury. Despite these setbacks, I clocked 18.94 kilometers and took the time to analyze the reasons behind it. I talk…

It's been a rough couple of months so how are we dealing with the challenges in our lives?

In Episode #420 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why you need to approach life like an ibex, Juan's main problem of trying to get off the hamster wheel, Ryan Holiday's theory of choice, why you are paradoxically not…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

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…

Just a short update episode here detailing why we'll be going back to just one episode a week for the foreseeable future. And a reminder to spend time with your loved ones. All the best, Kyrin out.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:49) - Bad news
(2:02) - Schedule changes
(3:42) - Good news
(6:53) - My final…

In week nine of my 12-week running phase, I reflect on how my planned runs sometimes deviate from the original plan. Instead of hitting those lofty 38 to 40km weeks, I'm at a more realistic 23km week. Treadmills have become a great ally in my journey, especially when outdoor runs aren't feasible. 

As I navigate this phase, I…

No-one will ever know so it should be ok ..... right?

In Episode #419 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how integrity is different from goal setting, why those hidden actions beneath the surface matter (sometimes lol), the reason you can only have integrity in specific domains and the way it presents itself in specific…

What if you could interact with art through a completely new medium?

In Conversation #97, Alex and I discuss: why going to the gym is like levelling up in a game, how he plans to create onchain code using Ethereum that will be durable, how art can be manipulated & destroyed, the folly of arguing on the internet and why he's…

In this recap of week 8 of my 12-week running phase, I delve into the highs and lows of the journey so far. From the exhilaration of running with friends outdoors to the routine of treadmill runs, I explore the multifaceted world of running. 

Balancing 20 kilometers in a week with other physical activities proved to be a unique…

What's your relationship to alcohol?

In Episode #418 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the energy that comes out after dark, Juan's party past, Australian drinking culture, the reaction to the Podfather conversation, why alcohol is similar to sugar or junk food, the useless definition of a drug (everything is lol)…

Adam is back and he's here to revolutionise the music industry through v4v!

In Conversation #96, Adam and I discuss: how RSS is allowing for an entirely new genre of communication by merging video/audio/text/pictures, the music industry is desperately looking for a solution, learnings from the No Agenda community and why value…

In week seven of our 12-week running phase, we shake things up! Dive into how this week's running shifted from the plan, the challenges faced, and the surprising joys of pairing runs with other enjoyable activities. Join me, Juan, as I reflect on hitting 21 kilometers, the value of Metcon workouts in my running journey, and the importance…

A super casual retelling of some of our favourite moments together.

In Episode #417 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my assertiveness to usurp Juan's best friend position, discipline and other qualities that keep us together, the creative destruction that was young Juan, backflipping in Mexico and why you now get to…

What's the point of mastering another language if it doesn't even make me confident!?

In Episode #416 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why putting an ice cube in your bath water doesn't do much, Juan's love of cars and Formula 1, why my confidence is always kind of low, what we excel/suck at for…

Dive into Week 6 of my 12-Week Running Phase journey! This week presented its own unique challenges, but also brought moments of triumph and revelations. From mastering slow runs to engaging in exhilarating speed workouts and even conquering long runs, I delve deep into my experiences, insights, and the power of group motivation. Whether…

Time for a deep dive examination, did we do what we say we will ..... or are we just talk?

In Episode #415 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how to evaluate if you've made progress, why sometimes it is better to leave things unclear, Juan's ultra disciplined goal setting vs my effort based approach and why I…

Emilee is the owner of New Chapter, The Label and in conversation #95 I got to enquire into the building of the company, fitness, mental health and overall health.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Warm Up
(0:25) - Emilee's own description
(2:50) - Early Fitness
(4:33) - Just how good was gym for mental health
(8:05) - Finding…

After a challenging week four, Juan dives into his week 5 running phase, detailing how he managed post-sickness and his journey back to regular training. He shares unexpected insights about his pace and discusses the importance of listening to one's body. Juan also touches upon the mental aspect of running, the challenges of juggling life…

And we're not just talking about books here, all text based communication is up for analysis.

In Episode #414 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: Juan's challenge to control his compulsive behaviour, why I don't try and predict the end of a story, the freedom of zero expectations, our purpose for reading and…

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…

In week four of our 12-week running phase, life threw a curveball with illness sweeping through the family. Explore how Juan managed only 2.5km amidst a planned 29.5km, his reflections on fitness priorities, and the importance of understanding when to take a step back. Learn from his insights, and share your experiences in the comments below.…

It's time for me to plan ahead and let you know what I'm going to focus on for the next year.

In Episode #413 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how 26 year old Kyrin framed the next 10 years of his life, the 8 principal themes I follow on a year by year basis, why my planned round the world trip actually…

It's a language focused episode .... but with side orderings of randomness as well.

In Conversation #94, Pete and I discuss: our ever increasing range of hobbies, nerding out on language learning, Nigel Richards and his ridiculous memory abilities, why I might be able to pick up Portuguese relatively easy and the type of people who…

Embark on week three of the Mere Mortals in Motion's 12-week running phase with Juan. Life takes unexpected turns, and sometimes it means adjusting our training plans. Dive deep into the details of week three, witnessing the challenges and joys of prioritizing life moments over the running track. Whether it's being part of a…

Bit of a heavy episode with some info on our personal circumstances.

In Episode #412 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis 7 years ago, ponderings on what type of people we'll be at the end of our lives, whether it is worth trying to prepare now for possible eventualities, an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Now that he's a dad he'll be starting to chill out a bit right? Right?!

In Episode #406 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how he went in his goals from last year, why he has set himself a lot less for this year, his ambition to become an eminent human being (level 5) in his 3 main categories, the importance of…

Mikael Kristiansen is a handbalancing circus artist and a handstand coach with the Handstand Factory.

In Conversation #93, Mikael and I discuss: the highs/lows of performing at a high level, why he is basically a robot in pain, the type of mindset needed to achieve the one arm handstand (OAHS), some anthropological observations from the…

When life and work get put us under pressure this is how we release the tension.

In Episode #405 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: people who chase after success and get burnt out, why I do everything I can to be as chill as possible, getting screwed around in work situations, ways that we reduce stress, a couple of fun…

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…

For real there are so many downsides, why do we keep doing this to ourselves haha?

In Episode #404 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my experiences going to many language meetups over the years, Juan's absurd goal over the next 10 years, the limitations you generally encounter whilst language learning, why it's a…

Keep your eyes peeled for a Kyrin, coming near you!

In Episode #403 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: my rough idea of 7 months going to Brazil-El Salvador-Nashville-Europe, why I want to focus on meeting people for this next trip, Juan's non-enthusiasm about the whole thing, our super power of not getting bummed…

Keep listening if you're keen to know more!

In Episode #402 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: what's in the box, the YouTube rabbit holes we go down, Pinkydoll and watching stuff that isn't healthy for you, why I am 3rd deviation non-curious and Juan is bang in the middle of the bell curve, ways to become…

Jeff is back for his 2nd appearance after first appearing in Conversation #78.

In Conversation #92, Jeff and I discuss: Bitcoin, Monochrome, Exchanges, Regulations, License Plates and more cars!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Warm Up
(0:30) - Bitcoin Plates
(5:53) - The Signal
(11:23) - Trusting Information
(18:55) -…

If I keep going down the rabbit hole will it pay off?

In Episode #401 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: learnings from watching Peter Attia & Andrew Huberman, changing my mind on why I dislike recent science, Juan's smackdown of the WHO, rules of thumb I created for when to stop, how to use the Pareto principle…

To celebrate a milestone we're giving you a glimpse at the closest thing we've ever had to a business meeting (lol).

In Episode #400 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: dropping the care towards video because we're not YouTubers, general strategies around our use of social media, splitting the podcast into…

Should we be sceptical of people who claim to be experts?

In Episode #399 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: rules of thumb we use to decide who to listen to, why having some scepticism might be helpful, whether Sweden is a real place, whether you can separate the person from the ideas and trying to make the V4V pitch as…

Kieran is back for his 2nd appearance after first appearing in Conversation #62.

In Conversation #91, Kieran and I discuss: orange pilling people and businesses in real life, how kids are learning & interacting with blockchain technology, how we both might be going a little bit crazy, the value 4 value system and his implementation…

Can anyone actually gain power/fame/money/prestige without having to sell their soul?

In Episode #398 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: our recent accidental foray into politics, governmental vs internal vs social vs realpolitik, why people in high positions maybe aren't engaging in politics, the sheer negative emotions…

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…

What makes a fantastic question and how do you make your guest feel comfortable?

In Episode #397 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: Andrew Huberman's interview with Tim Ferriss, what we have learned from 90 conversations on our podcast, the importance of prep and actually caring about the topics, the grey zone between a…

What have I done to earn the ire of Instagram and that would have got me kicked out of Juan's gym?

In Episode #396 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's new language learning through books, the viral clip of Pete Smissen talking about Elon Musk, how we'll approach responding to comments in the future, our…

Have you ever felt that you're being censored with what you can say?

In Episode #395 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: do humans need protection from the truth, the actual realities of whether censorship works, how physical punishments/threats is much different from abiding by rules and social norms, the link between…

Peer-to-peer electronic payments are here and they're changing the world!

In Episode #394 of 'Meanderings', I discuss: the meanings of these three topics, how they all share properties decentralisation/self-sovereignty/permissionless/value transfer, the history and future of podcasting, a new model of monetisation for…

What are some opinions we still hold with deep conviction and where have we changed our mind?

In Episode #393 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: inspiration from Tim Ferriss, why we were both looking into Nietzsche's void, how I got fooled by my kleptomaniac friend, the radical transformation of Roosh V (and why I…

Finally back out in the park again and we covered a whooollllle lot of topics.

In Episode #392 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan got reverse charged for a free trial, more ads than content in some podcasts, how you can get a cockpunch NFT from Juan, why I want to be like the villain in Jackie Chan's…

Do we need government to make regulations to protect us from ourselves?

In Episode #391 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the book I'm reading called 'Merchants Of Doubt', the recent crackdown of crypto in Chokepoint 2.0, a list of pros and cons for why regulations should or shouldn't exist, how they…

Oh me oh my, 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 previous monthly goals and how…

What happens when you have too much?

In Episode #390 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how this is different from net negative time sinks, politics/complaining/drugs, personality traits that can lead to time wasting, how to avoid the endless digital scrolling, whether you need to become minimalist, Jordan Peterson time…

Chris Fisher is the creator of the Jupiter Broadcasting network and host of many podcasts such as LINUX Unplugged, Coder Radio, Self-Hosted & Bitcoin Dad.

In Conversation #90, Chris and I discuss: what it's been like to have 25+ podcasts, the current nosedive in advertising, how value for value is creating a richer experience…

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!

In Episode #389 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest contracting of Covid (most likely), why there are 3 big babies in these parts, general preventions we take to avoid getting sick, psychological tricks to reduce the suffering, recent changes that have made us less…

Is mindfulness all it's cracked up to be?

In Episode #388 of 'Meanderings' I discuss: why I've been feeling anxious recently, the common setbacks that stop people from trying out meditation, helpful podcasts and books to dive deeper into, our inability to fully solve the problem of living in the past/future and some…

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!

In Episode #387 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the big reveal of his daughter's name, how he has been managing to sleep and train better than expected, the big expenses of prams and nappies, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, exhaustion in hospitals, the…

I can't seem to keep Pete Smissen away, he's coming back for his 5th appearance!

In Conversation #89, Pete and I discuss: why you can't control your kid's actions, psychoanalysing our personalities when we were young, the types of language that people use to sound convincing, tangents into music and cool Japanese…

Is learning coding the same thing as learning Spanish or German?

In Episode #386 of 'Musings', I discuss: my recent chat with Dave Jones, how I learnt Spanish/German but failed with Python, why I believe that the differences between the languages are greater than the similarities, human-human communication vs human-computer,…

Dave Jones is a driver behind the Podcasting 2.0 movement & a repeat guest on the Mere Mortals (1st appearance in Conversation #54).

In Conversation #88, Dave and I discuss: why fragmented social media might be losing steam, some of his favourite philosophy books, combining the value for value model with music, what a lot of people…

Juan's baby is coming, so what sort of childhood can she expect here?

In Episode #385 of 'Musings', I discuss: Juan's brand new baby girl fresh out of the oven, why I was attacked by my friend's dog (probably because I was sadistic), my annoyance with Steve Irwin, why climate change or war probably won't…

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…

A critical question ..... 'should' you do anything?

In Episode #384 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: whether duty is turned on by default, the prioritisation technique of must/should/could/would, areas in our life we believe we have obligations, real life hypotheticals of jury duty/military service/UBI, why Juan…

Time to sweep the podcast house and let you know about upcoming changes!

In Episode #383 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how I forgot the cameras for our last hurrah, why recording convos with guests takes a lot of work, whether that work is producing something valuable, how I've let go of great opportunities, the…

In the age of digital communication will this be enough to satisfy our need for connection?

In Episode #382 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the new remote livestream setup we have with Riverside, our personal preferences for interacting with others, studies that indicate our levels of connection, the handiness of being…

Peter Winkler is a comedian and host of the 'Curious Pete' podcast.

In Conversation #87, Pete and I discuss: bombing while headlining a comedy festival, stories from rural Qld, drop bears/hoop snakes/yowies, why you don't want to mess with Bigfoot or people from Montana, our personal favourite conspiracy theories and…

What is the obsession people have for the past?

In Episode #381 of 'Musings', only I discuss: the origin and definition of the word, my favourite time period to travel back to, why the present is better than any other time, the mini blissful periods of youth/travel and whether there are any cultures where people don't…

And we also talk about AI, lots of stuff covered today!

In Episode #380 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the crazy stories of zany people, our unique names, whether we should be concerned about AI causing damage to our lives, the types of podcasts we listen to nowadays and what it's like jumping into the 2023 dating…

What's the most beautiful thing in existence?

In Episode #379 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: what aesthetics actually means, our encounters with Aziz Shavershian and gym aesthetics, how attractive is complementary to aesthetic, appreciating beauty more when you are older/richer, why I find art to be a confusing…

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…

Sam Sethi is the CEO of the Podfans progressive web app, cohost of Podnews Weekly Review and the owner of the 'River Radio' radio station. 

In Conversation #86, Sam and I discuss: participating actively during the birth of the internet, how digital money will change the world, his 4 focuses whilst creating Podfans, the cool…

At what point do you stop chasing idealism and accept reality for the way it is?

In Episode #378 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the current problems I'm having with dating and v4v support, ways in which being all or nothing is helpful, the impossibility of solving governance and interpersonal relations, why you have to…

Best to think about death because in the end we're all just mere mortals.

In Episode #377 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: using stoic principles to prepare for death, all the time Juan has spent on health and fitness recently, abstract math required to self diagnose elbow problems, the CrossFit masters competition,…

How do you determine the tradeoff's when judging an opportunity?

In Episode #376 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the twitter threads popping up for Juan, why it's hard to judge risk, why I place physical safety above emotional well being and material concerns, a sad puppy week, why you don't want to handstand…

Alexander Watanabe is an artist, coder, architect and co-creator of the 'The Perfect NFT' on the Cardano blockchain.

In Conversation #85, Alexander and I discuss: why Alex might has a more cynical disposition to NFT's, Sam Bankman-Fried and effective altruism, fun stories from travelling around the world, the cultural…

What would Benjamin Franklin want us to do?

In Episode #375 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: a founding father's steps to self-improvement, why you must examine your weaknesses first, how ethics might not be captured in your normal habits, Juan's ethics as first discussed in Ep #138, my new plan to keep myself…

What's better than a bilingual child, only a trilingual child!

In Episode #374 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: a couple of the cool but mostly strange people I met recently, why we only have 2500 books left to read between us, the differences between English/German/Spanish/French, why Juan and I lack finesse with out…

Simple question, what is the best way to train?

In Episode #373 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: our experience after training for decades, Juan's advice to a friend who needs a training plan, the difference between our session lengths, how the styles matter little in comparison to volume/time and why a plan is useful…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

Justin Fox is the founder of Zen Garage, graphic designer and first appeared on the Mere Mortals in Conversation #72.

In Conversation #84, Justin and I discuss: how he is finding an artistic outlet in plants, how technology changes the art scene, the various behaviours found in digital communities, why it's valuable to have the…

We're going to be experimenting and altering our style soon, what can you expect?

In Episode #372 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: why we're unlikely to need a trademark, how we will try to move forward but without breaking things too badly, the way to get a Mere Mortals shirt, Juan's creation of a new…

Juan thinks Gorillaz is trash. I think he is trash.

In Episode #371 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our reactions to the newly released Gorillaz songs, unpredictable feedback coming from YouTube, why I will continue with handstands basically no matter what, why we probably won't ever get cancelled, our daily uses of…

What are your principles when it comes to investing?

In Episode #370 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: Juan's sagely wisdom for the youngsters, where we begin when thinking about investing money, why self-custody is not just a crypto rule of thumb, the paradox of diversification, books and macro people (Ray Dalio, Lyn…

HOSKY is the PREMIERE low-quality s#!t coin doggo meme token, exclusively on the Cardano Ecosystem (and it must be true, so says the website)!

In Conversation #83, Hosky and I discuss: rules of thumb while investing in the age of meme coins, why his lifespan got shortened by success, the hard facts about non-decentralised money,…

Did you know that the concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' was fueled by an ideology?

In Episode #369 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: why a recent book review sparked this topic, a human depopulation article with an underlying ideology, Garret Hardin's hypocrisy, whether people under a spell behave…

Lots of crypto talk for this episode so we're on some shaky ground.

In Episode #368 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why I don't understand Ethereum well, the different variations of cryptocurrency staking, my dislike of Patreon's service, why Juan might be flying to the US next month and why I suck at…

Is it possible to escape the numbers game or is there another game you can play?

In Episode #367 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: why we don't like to talk about sex, our personal experiences of dating in Australia, whether it is possible to find a girl without crunching numbers, the pros/cons of intros via social…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

Emmet Louis is a mobility and flexibility coach, host of multiple podcasts and former acrobat/circus performer.

In Conversation #82, Emmet and I discuss: funny childhood and acrobatic stories, why he doesn't use social media much, noteworthy experiences he has had coaching people, particular details about injuries and the one-arm…

How do you know when it is time to let something go because it isn't serving you anymore?

In Episode #366 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: an Australian slang term, why Juan almost quit acting, how energy rather than time is a better determiner for calling it quits, my list for determining when it is not worth it to…

We seemed to have a lot of mild observations and complaints lately.

In Episode #365 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: what I took away from watching Adam on the Spotify app, an analysis of podcasting platforms and search engines, a Scrubs reference to illustrate the dangers of too much info, our criticisms of 'Life…

Is there a way to stop letting opportunities pass you by?

In Episode #364 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: latinos rejecting what I've got to offer, how we neglect to consider what our future selves might want, creating opportunity by simply putting in a bit of effort, why missed ones from fear sting even more, the time I…

Oscar (the cofounder of the Fountain podcasting app) is back on for the 3rd time after a long break between our chats.

In Conversation #81, Oscar and I discuss: all the new features in the 0.6 edition, strategic decisions he is making whilst building the app, the complexity of trying to integrate comments from across different…

Juan's been doing some acting classes, do we have a superstar in the works?

In Episode #363 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's experience at his 1st acting class, how we could potentially be more entertaining, why actors might be either fake or crazy, my experiences doing extras work and doing it shit, why your…

The age old question, how do you raise your kids when technology is changing so rapidly?

In Episode #362 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why Juan's child will be raised with as much exposure as possible, why I think it's fine to ignore everything but the bare essentials, what level of tech adoption will be…

How much of our life is spent in a deluded state?

In Episode #361 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how a listener email spurred this topic, what it means to be delusional, why my journeyman lifestyle might be stopping me from creating a family, why Juan will probably never become an entrepreneur, the bell curves I created from…

I'm kicking the conversations back off again with a casual chat with Pete Smissen (who is making his 4th appearance on the Mere Mortals).

In Conversation #80, Pete and I discuss: horrible things from general history, why basically everybody in Australian history got wrecked, our thoughts on a whole bunch of issues facing the world,…

Juan's got a big announcement to make!

In Episode #360 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's big news on becoming a Dad, how he is preparing to have a baby, why he would prefer to be overprepared on the risk/reward ratio, why I incline more towards underpreparing for life events, psychological reactions to having…

You sense that ....... it seems 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 previous…

Would you ever read a book solely (or even partially) written by Artificial Intelligence?

In Episode #359 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: an intro for new listeners, what Juan has been doing with Tim Ferriss' NFT, Streets 1:12 and the grinding of speed runs, why I struggle with the concept of infinity, Juan pushing…

What are the big and small decisions that have led the Mere Mortals Podcast to it's current point?

In Episode #358 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the actual size of the studios we have used, the OG notes Juan created for our first planning session, the Alpha Baller Club name choice, the decision to split the book review…

I got a chance to have a second sit down with Nic, who originally came on the podcast 2 years ago. We caught up about his latest venture: Midnight Health (https://midnight.health/), the scaling of this new company, what it means to scale a digital healthcare company, the daily discipline and we finish off with some car chats.

Tip: Stick…

Juan has found a new obsession so we're exploring the progression of stories!

In Episode #357 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: sticking to our strengths, how an idea can transform over time, Juan's plans to contribute to the Cockpunch community, the first mainstream cartoon band, how our lives would look without…

Is it worth trying to develop 'Character' or is this just a good way to get taken advantage of?

In Episode #356 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how my book review influenced this episode, almost going on a date while sick, why great character might just be NOT doing bad things, why behaving virtuously might not pay…

Consumer facing Artificial Intelligence playthings seems to be getting more and more frequent.

In Episode #355 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: his crappy sleep as determined by an Apple and Garmin watch, why I can see a future where I would stop doing handstands, some random interactions I had out and about, why it would…

What are your considerations to find useful info on a new topic?

In Episode #354 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: techniques for rapidly finding quality information, my method of using Wikipedia and it's sources, how Open AI might be a useful search tool in the future, why it's important to seek out a variety of…

You sense that ....... it seems 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 previous…

Best be a go-getter who doesn't whine otherwise you might not notice Juan around as much!

In Episode #353 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the irony of Juan complaining about complainers, the forgotten intricacies of duelling in the 1800's, public knowledge that gets lost over time, why I like to go to Bitcoin…

How do you determine what level of truth is behind a conspiracy theory?

In Episode #352 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: a looooong article Juan found from Twitter, how we decide if a conspiracy theory has some validity, personality traits that influence our views of them, why I think you really only need to believe one for…

I've been dealing with a bit of internal criticism recently so it was nice to get this off my chest (or out of my head to be more accurate).

In Episode #351 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: feedback from some fellow Brisbanites, why we are so committed to value for value, some changes to our release schedule, YOUI…

Could humanity handle the truth of how corporations and governments act behind the scenes?

In Episode #350 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: if the world would fall apart if Satoshi started moving around 5% of all BTC, if nihilism would rise when we see how nasty things are behind the scenes, if corruption can ever be fully…

Small choices can lead to big outcomes, so be very careful of accepting advertising.

In Episode #349 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Medibank lost all of Juan's data, the collapse of a crypto exchange due to fraud and other BS, which of the 7 deadly sins cause companies to fail, why I'm somewhat careful…

How do you plan out your day and what are some common mistakes that people make?

In Episode #348 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what type of routine our days look like now, Juan's progression of activity/deep work/social/play and my progression of focus/exercise/etc, why I stridently believe responding to people in the…

The end of an era has passed, will HOSKY ever be able to soar like a whale again?

In Episode #347 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: ways in which we've felt the 'Fear Of Missing Out', how Juan almost tore the tendon from his pec, the rising death rate due to Fentanyl in the US, why I'm not overly…

We always like to talk about the physical side of training, so let's switch it up and dive into the good and bad of the mental side.

In Episode #346 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my dislike of the progressions for PTS and HSPU, why Juan is a better runner for not caring about his times, whether the mental stress of…

You feel that ....... it feels 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 previous…

How do you say in a foreign language 'sorry I ruined your birthday cake' eeeep.

In Episode #345 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why I yeeted my friends cake all over myself and my car, how Juan changed up his reading style of Ryan Holiday's 'Stillness Is The Key' to finish his monthly goals, why…

Are past humans enough like us to learn from and if so, what do you try to apply to look forward in time?

In Episode #344 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how a 5am question brought this about, viewing 50 year old people as young, why the coming generations might have it easy, whether technology could mitigate the worse points…

Will any of us live to 150, and if so, are we essentially immortal?

In Episode #343 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the annoying fact that time goes fast when you're having fun, ways to slow time without it being unpleasant, the hubris of life extension scientists, people whose actions are markedly different from…

How are you developing your character to become a better person?

In Episode #342 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the new change to releasing episodes at 7pm AEST, how leadership is important for a companies character, the difficulty of changing innate personality traits, the good characteristics we look for in people, an…

Juan gives us a debrief of his freezing Tassie trip and I explain my recent NFT investigations.

In Episode #341 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why Juan absolutely loved the MONA in Hobart, having fun with randoms in an art exhibit, intentionally exposing yourself to cold, our appreciation of companies with…

It's a wild and crazy world out there. So we'll be going over our ideas on how to tune it out and find some tranquility.

In Episode #340 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Ryan Holiday's book called 'Stillness Is The Key', Juan's definition involving external influences, a lack of stillness whilst…

What exactly is money to you?

In Episode #339 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why rich people can move mountains and alter reality, how BTC, ICO's and DEFI/NFT's where the last 3 crypto trends, why Juan thinks things will only get more centralised in the next 4 years, how a 9/5 job made me stupid and examples of…

It's a slightly uncomfortable topic this week as we're examining our worst habits and how we deal with them.

In Episode #338 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why my backsliding required I bring this up, examples from each of us in where we are failing, how our minds are quite different, why there is no one-stop…

What could be more selfish than defending our eyes from swooping birds, we must be so greedy :(

In Episode #337 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: all our recent altercations with birds in the QLD springtime, why I struggle to connect with animals and likely will never have a pet, a therapy session on whether I am leading my…

A solo episode this week because Juan's life principle is to go travelling Tasmania. Also just realised that the thumbnail is slightly clickbaity as I'm not going to fight for any of these. Apologies but I'm too lazy to change it, plus I like the pink and white colours.

In Episode #336 of 'Musings' I discuss:…

You feel that ....... it feels 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 previous…

Juan is itching to do something physically crazy whereas I just need to experiment more and get out of my routine.

In Episode #335 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why my laptop is still playing up, the 96 km all-night hike that Juan loved, a bunch of disciplined psychos who take physical activities way too far, the…

It's one of my favourite sessions because my yearly goals are kicking off at the start of October.

In Episode #334 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what Juan thinks I'll be focusing upon, why I only have 8 goals every year, the murkiness of lack of definition for this year, why I haven't included any numbers to…

Laptop problems were the reason for our mini break, apologies everyone.

In Episode #333 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how one of my RAM ports is fried, the nonsense of getting back all my settings, our mutual dislike of tech problems, why Juan was clambering out a window with his phone, a sum up of what we discussed the…

What are you most deeply held ethical boundaries?

In Episode #332 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why we had a recent enforced break, the Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency podcast, why we both are wary of money coming from sponsorship or advertising, topics of conversation that wouldn't be talked about, why I…

Jeff is the founder and CEO of Monochrome Asset Management - the torchbearer of institutional-grade access to digital assets in Australia. I got to sit down and have a yarn with him, and if nothing else listen to our ESG commentary, because I certainly learned a ton from it. 

https://www.monochrome.co/

Monochrome was founded to…

How good are you at spotting fakes and would it matter if you were consuming mostly AI generated content?

In Episode #331 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Beats by Dre changed gym culture, the rise of deep fakes into your podcasts and media, how to tell what is true so you don't lose a grip on reality, how YouTube…

We've talked about the topic of 'regret' before but wanted to get more personal this time and share some insights from our own lives.

In Episode #330 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my one-off jackass comment as a kid, why smashing out huge deadlifts maybe isn't a great idea, how regret can pile up later…

You hear that ....... it sounds 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 previous…

From now on we shall be clickbaiting, unboxing Mukbangers; hope you like the new direction!

In Episode #329 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why I've never bothered with transcripts before, the cool new things coming to Fountain, why we had to change the Live date, Juan's experience opening Veefriends card's…

I can give you a sneak peak, we're roughly about 80% good at completing our tasks.

In Episode #328 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: our overall impression on how we went last year, why I didn't want to find a partner and Juan didn't want to run, the importance of setting a manageable number of goals, my…

We set ourselves a lot of one or the other questions this week and yet the right answer is probably ..... both!?

In Episode #327 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: concepts from Ryan Holiday's book 'Ego Is The Enemy', a bunch of people who were secret gangstas, how our lives would have to change with a wife…

I've been disappointed with my reading of philosophy books over the last year, so here are the reasons why.

In Episode #326 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my loose definition of philosophy and philosophers, why I came in with high expectations, whether you should be able to read a book as a stand alone, linking deep…

What if there was an app that could detect Karma and it influenced you to stop helping people?

In Episode #325 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's random nosebleeds and tips to grow old and die quickly, whether free can truly be free, trolls and their propensity to sell marketing courses, the funny idea of science…

What is Juan planning for this coming year and will he achieve his goals?

In Episode #324 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's explanation of 2022 and how he sets out his goals into 3 categories, my predictions of each category and why they are also a subtle analysis of his weaknesses, the 19 goals that Juan is going…

Pete Smissen is now a Three-Pete (get it) guest on the Mere Mortals and is the awesome host of the Aussie English podcast and the newly created Pete vs Plants YouTube channel.

In Conversation #77, Pete and I discuss: some crazy animal stories from his PhD days, shows like Prehistoric Planet and Altered Carbon which appeal to his love of…

Maybe if I learn Python I can automate our entire podcast to fix Juan getting names wrong constantly?

In Episode #323 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: a sneak peak into my 2023 goals, why problem solving can be extremely frustrating, reasons for learning a programming language, Juan's (somewhat inaccurate) description…

Wasting time can perhaps be a useful tool, so we suggest using the Mere Mortals as your procrastination destination.

In Episode #322 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the definition of the word, why cavemen could have saved calories by being lazy, whether it is possible to procrastinate without self-consciousness, a cool graph…

Have you ever been to a protest before, does your experience match with mine?

In Episode #321 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the reasons why I spontaneously went to Canberra, the 'Converge On Canberra' protest to support Julian Assange, some false information from a fringe protestor, the highlight of supporting…

How would our lives change if we were blind?

In Episode #320 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how many blind and vision impaired people there are in Australia, whether we would be able to live on our own and continue certain activities, why travelling without sight would still be desirable, why…

You hear that ....... it sounds 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 previous…

Today is a mix of physical training and philosophical pondering, as all good podcasts should be!

In Episode #319 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how my brother is eating 5 servings of fruits and veg to glow up, whether there is any merit in forcing people to do things for 'the greater good', Juan's…

So how much do we care about food? Well it turns out not that much!

In Episode #318 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why our taste of food is lower than the average, how our lifestyles impact our food choices, the Spartan Juan life of tuna/beans/chicken/bread, why we both need partners who are better cooks than we are, my…

Odd stuff all around this week. Juan actually worked, I exposed my sock fetish and weird photos from space.

In Episode #317 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why we enjoy manual labour but only in small doses, trying to explain BTC to my dad, how I met and lost a kindred soul, why Dothraki was copyrighted and Luis von Ahn…

I'm going to become a world class handbalancer, here is my plan on how I want to do this.

In Episode #316 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what it means to be world class at something, why conscious effort on improving and fixing mistakes is critical, a common occurrence of people getting injured whilst trying to show…

Why did Juan cause a car crash?

In Episode #315 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the random as disturbance on a narrow road, our disagreement on being left behind and getting overwhelmed by new tech, the Tim Ferriss episode with Balaji, slang and how words get invented or adopted, Oscar Merry's podcast app and why…

Are there any current trends that will impact history as much as 9/11, COVID, social media or the iPhone?

In Episode #314 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how this topic could be easy to confuse, how history is quite subjective, what type of moments matter to an individual, why current hot topics aren't necessarily…

Alexander Watanabe is an artist, coder, architect and creator of the 'Unsigned Algorithms' on the Cardano blockchain.

In Conversation #76, Alexander and I discuss: why he had the time to read lots of books during his useless undergraduate, how he went about creating the code for his NFT's on-chain, his views on art and…

Juan has been teaching his family about Ethereum and I've been changing the way I look at the difference between Bitcoin and everything else.

In Episode #313 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how a Piccolo latte should be made, how The Coffee Club screwed over Juan (again lol), reading Saifedean Ammous's book on…

How do we physically and mentally prepare ourselves for periods of productivity?

In Episode #312 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: whether it is possible to be jacked and going all the time, why routine can take away effort in hyping oneself up, how we trigger ourselves into focused concentration, why Juan likes the Ultradian…

You hear that ....... it sounds 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 previous…

There are some subtle differences that Fountain is doing compared to other podcast apps using the advertising model, but explaining them takes a lot of nuance.

In Episode #311 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: James Cridland's reaction to our supporter leaderboard, the Petar version of 'Kilroy was here', fee…

What would happen if I didn't tell you that hypotheticals might not, not be useful? Brain explosion ....

In Episode #310 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's inability to put his phone on silent, why I've been struggling with the book 'Reasons And Persons' by Derek Parfit, how we tend to use…

We are bringing back our creation of Effective Philosophy© to solve a recent lie that I told.

In Episode #309 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Brendan highlighting our recent shift away from philosophy, Juan's recent book review, why I lied about the details of car switching within my family, why lies that effect…

A lot of this discussion was based on an episode of 'The Art of Manliness' with Jon Tyson.

In Episode #308 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: whether tribal and extreme rituals are necessary to enter manhood, why forcing your child to do these things could backfire, moments in our lives that distinguished us, whether…

Spencer Pearson (also known as Sir Spencer) is the host of multiple podcast (Bowl After Bowl, AbleKraft), developer of a decentralised music app (DeMu) and at the forefront of running with scissors in Podcasting 2.0.

In Conversation #75, Spencer and I discuss: what attracted him to Podcasting 2.0, why the music industry is screwing over…

If there was an ultimate game show all with different versions of yourself (horny, happy, assertive, angry, confident, etc.,) which of them would win?

In Episode #307 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: whether you would prefer your upper body or lower body to be cold, revisiting the gameshow I explain in Ep #203, how…

It's a special solo episode today that also became a DJ set of decentralised music!

In Episode #306 of 'Musings' I discuss: why I'm podcasting alone today, how Podcasting 2.0 infrastructure and technology can help make the music industry better, why middlemen suck and peer to peer payments solve this, a real time…

Juan has been killing life back in the gym but I've been having a shit time of it.

In Episode #305 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why Juan loves training after being away, the difference between PB's and PR's, why Juan believes it is impossible to over train, my experience of joining a gym chain after…

We don't think it will, but here are the best arguments we came across of why cryptocurrencies will fail.

In Episode #304 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the reason for searching out arguments that go against our beliefs, a series of podcast/video recommendations with great pointers in the negative category, comments…

You hear that ....... it sounds 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 previous…

In one way or another this whole episode was about memes. And you can believe me, because I am now officially Saitama Sensei.

In Episode #303 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: my plan for doing one-arm handstands at a comic con, what is was like to listen to Gary Vaynerchuk live in person, the contrast between LA rudeness…

What if you just want to come up with fun hypotheticals for a while? Well you do it!

In Episode #302 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why we want to do rapid fire hypotheticals, reverting back to old mediums of communication, unknown Colombian fruits, Craig Wright and his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, why being a politician…

I've been on a research quest to find the best arguments for why cryptocurrencies will go to zero, here's what I found out.

In Episode #301 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our thoughts on the upcoming crypto winter, why serious people will still be working on projects (like 'unsigned_algorithms'),…

Want to know what happened at #veecon 2022? We've got the post-trip report right here.

In Episode #300 (which we forgot to celebrate) of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Gary Vee's influencer/NFT conference, Juan's couple of first days in LA, a breakdown of each individual day, why the quantity of networking was…

How many times in life does one experience those moments when you realise that the world doesn't work the way you thought it did?

In Episode #299 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the upcoming Brissie winter, Juan's adventures in Veecon, why sloppy communication gets you into trouble, how to fix miscommunication,…

Mini Convo #5 is a quick burst of questions I got to pose to Royce Dunne, who has previously been hosted on the podcast. This session focuses in on the results of the recent crossfit open workouts and the next steps.

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

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As Juan prepares for his VeeCon trip to the US, we analyse the pros and cons of travelling on your own.

In Episode #298 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the new t-shirts that we're giving out to supporters of the podcast, why I'm being a fence sitter on this topic, the decision making processes one needs to think…

Juan has just lived through my worse nightmare. He is a brave (and foolish) man!

In Episode #297 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why I didn't become a video podcast sensation back in 2006, Juan's failed adventure to go to the zoo, my intimate Colombian dinner with a new friend, why a flat tire caused me to slow…

Mini Convo #4 is a quick burst of questions I got to pose to Todd Shannon. This session focuses in on the results of the recent crossfit open workouts and the next steps.

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

Connect with Todd:
https://www.instagram.com/toddshannon/?hl=en

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An amazing thank you to the ~30 supporters who have directly supported us over the last year!

In Episode #296 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what led us to Podcasting 2.0 and V4V, our personal thoughts on why we care about transparency, where we would draw the limit, our total amount of satoshis accumulated and a break down…

What new behaviours have we noticed amongst crypto people in the last year?

In Episode #295 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: forming a line vs a booking system, why I've been losing track of my money, Juan's struggle to answer my question, why Paypal's micropayments just don't cut it, Juan trying to…

Woof woof woof, bowowowow ruff rufff ruff ........ arf. Yap yap!

In Conversation #74, HOSKY Token, Carl (Vegas Pool) and I discuss: the origins of the hosky project, how the code and policy work on the Cardano blockchain, the different elements that encourage better behaviour of hosky idiots, the paradox between being (the) shit…

Consensus reached. If you want to get the girls, you've got to sleep with their gay guy friends first (apparently).

In Episode #294 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: more on the sexy new intro music, why I haven't been thinking about status, can you escape playing the status games at all?, the different types of…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

Would the negatives of teacher dependency and substandard knowledge be countered by the increased motivation of having awesome teachers who know how to teach you more directly?

In Episode #293 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: a nice quote from Marcel Proust, the hypothetical of only having 1 teacher throughout your…

Mini Convo #3 is a quick burst of questions I got to pose to Lisa Campbell. This session focuses in on the results of the recent crossfit open workouts and the next steps.

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

Connect with Lisa:
https://www.instagram.com/lisa_campbell_7/?hl=en

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Apparently I'm not super friendly because I refused to chat with the drug addled crazy person.

In Episode #292 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: can you be too friendly and the downsides to overt friendliness, where we rank on a scale of nicety, practical steps I have taken to make more international friends, why…

Food, alcohol and sugar are all in the firing line for this convo.

In Episode #291 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our request for some feedback on our podcast, Kevin Rose and his latest NFT project, whether we can actually spot crypto scams, how Good Friday is a form of stoicism, what would happen if we enforced an…

Dr Jonathon Weakley (https://twitter.com/JonathonWeakle1) is a Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), was a Research Associate @ Leeds Beckett University and is trying to make strength & conditioning easier for coaches.

In this conversation I got the chance to ask him a bunch of questions that centred around velocity…

Want to know how to get jacked like Juan or not jacked like me? Well we're talking about our fitness progression and mindset over the years!

In Episode #290 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: playing varied sports in our youth, the mindset and approach we take whilst exercising, Juan's huge weight gain and my…

Considering how much advice I tell myself and don't follow I wouldn't recommend listening to our advice (although thankfully I rarely give out any)!

In Episode #289 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the pride in his hard work editing a CrossFit video, meeting a younger version of myself, why I generally dislike…

We've whined about being shit marketers for too long so now it's time to do something about it.

In Episode #288 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: our general thoughts on self-promotion, some unique ways that we could get in front of more eyeballs, the phases that are sometimes necessary to put in a big effort, using…

Juan had a topsy turvy week. He was absolutely disgusted by the VeeFriend's apparel but made up for it by reading a fantastic book.

In Episode #287 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the boring crap that NFT projects create as merch, Juan's business idea #386, the ethics of designing your own clothes, my trilingual…

Mini Convo #2 is a quick burst of questions I got to pose to Shania Craythorn-Millard. This session focuses in on the results of the recent crossfit open workouts, 2022

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

Connect with Shania:
https://www.instagram.com/shaniavicki/

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Oh dear, oh dear. I'm starting to see NFT's (and in particular HOSKY) as an investment so I need an intervention.

In Episode #286 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what is a non-fungible token, why the HOSKY team pulled off a very nice April Fools, why I keep getting drawn into the Hoskyverse, Juan's thoughts on…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

I've even got the shirt to prove it!

In Episode #285 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: my cool new shirt, why I'm restarting the 'Value For Value' podcast, Juan's unhealthy relationship with Agar.io, the excitement building for VeeCon, why I might be an energy vampire, the amount of flight changes…

Justin Fox is the founder of Zen Garage, graphic designer and all around just a fascinating person.

In Conversation #72, Justin and I discuss: his artistic talents playing in bands and doing graphic design, our thoughts on the music industry and why it's hard to be real, his emphasis on actually achieving things early on so you can…

Worried about COVID-23? Don't worry we've got you covered on what you should do when the zombie apocalypse comes!

In Episode #284 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what to do with a year's worth of prep, choosing a mountainous terrain to relocate to, why the default needs to be avoidance rather than combat,…

We've coined and trademarked a new term: Effective Philosophy. And by that I mean we've claimed it on the internet. $1B royalties payable if you ever even think of using it!

In Episode #283 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the cool chapters art I'm making, whether philosophy is just mental masturbation, some…

Mini Convo #1 is a quick burst of questions I got to pose to Jack Jeffery, who has previously been hosted on the podcast. This session focuses in on the results of the recent crossfit open workouts and the next steps.

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

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Best start thinking of stereotypes because you have to start picking!

In Episode #282 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: our amazing chapter art (check it out!), the new island where we get to choose the culture, why we would incorporate parts of Asian/Latino/Slavic/Nordic/Islander culture, the new lightning comments appearing…

If you're going to have a milestone birthday then you might as well party like a Brazilian.

In Episode #281 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why small differences in distance can have a big effect of communication, predictions of our 40th birthday parties, the madness of super gregarious Brazilians partying hard, the…

Don't worry Mere Mortalites, we promise to still be doing the podcast until at least deep into our 400's!

In Episode #280 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: living to 500 but with a constant degradation of body/mind, why Euthanasia might become a common/noncontroversial topic, why the money system and one's…

Another hypothetical and this time we'll be looking into a world without lies.

In Episode #278 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the device on our apps that could detect lies via your voice, why the world might not embrace this technology, situations in which lying is beneficial, answers to the 'do I look fat in this…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

What makes the HIVE blockchain decentralised and why is Brian suing Facebook & Google?

In Conversation #71, Brian and I discussed: why decentralisation is so important to stopping online censorship, the need for peer to peer networks being established before following the value for value model, the whole story of the STEEM/HIVE…

Check out the amount of Brisbane rain we podcast through here!

In Episode #277 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: an apology for not notifying people about the change in the live date, Juan complaining about technology, empirical data on energy usage, why Juan might never retire, my thoughts on CrossFit Torian, what it would…

A witch has taken away all of humanity's progress and we can have everything back if we create an iPhone 13. Can we do it?

In Episode #276 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: some recent changes to our schedule, a hypothetical I took from the Lex Podcast, why I am bearish in the short term and bullish on the long term, why…

Will environmentalists ever decide that we are being wasteful with our atoms?

In Episode #275 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why Juan pretends to be an undercover cop, concepts that should just stay as concepts, why Joe Rogan is getting on people of opposite opinions, why I'm happy to be a fence sitter, damn people…

Have you ever been bored by philosophy? Worry not as the Indian Youtuber 'Faraz' is here to make it more entertaining.

In Conversation #70 Faraz and I discuss: his drive to create multiple YouTube channels, why he is interested in philosophy, the process of writing a book on philosophy, the anxiety of first starting to…

Hint: It may or may or not be tech related.

In Episode #274 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan worked himself into a rage over stupid BS, tips to avoid the escalation of fury, the Empowa property platform built on Cardano, why 50 million homes need to be built in Africa, how Podcasting 2.0 is becoming slicker,…

Is crypto really decentralised or is it just slightly better than the current system?

In Episode #273 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: a blog post highlighting decentralisation issues, why we have collectively decided that servers are too hard to operate on our own, why this is not a binary issue and is more of a scale, not…

With all these boring politics I'm not surprised that people are fiending for the Metaverse.

In Episode #272 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why I need to find a nice crypto girl, Juan's recent laziness, a test of Brisbane's citizen quality, why running for office might be fun but actual politics is all…

Juan's going to have at least 8 competitive children, but unfortunately they'll all be losers :'(

In Episode #271 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Grant Cardone's silly article, rivalry between winners and losers, if self-improvement is a competition, the different types of bounded games, why sexual…

Oscar is back! But this time for a shorter more casual convo about what has been happening with Fountain.

In Conversation #69 Oscar and I discuss: if it's harder to code in good audio features or integrate bitcoin into Fountain, why we need more connection between podcasters and listener, how users are behaving differently on his…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

Whilst I was out meeting some new people Juan has been undertaking secret training to become the next CrossFit champion.

In Episode #270 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: going to a local No Agenda meetup, why I don't believe all the hype about online radicalisation, some Joe Rogan news and the definition of…

Of the ~83 books we read between us in 2021 we found a couple that were worth examining.

In Episode #269 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why I wanted to make this a full episode, how we think about the process of reading, why 'Sapiens' was a standout for Juaney, an explanation of my rating system, why 'Lost…

Malfunctioning mic arms and crappy cables can't stop this train.

In Episode #268 of 'Meanderings/Musings' Juan and I discuss: our recent double malfunction, how we would have handled setbacks in our earlier episodes, why nurses in blood donor centers are jittery, why I won't be foiling terrorist attacks, what I…

Who we are, you'll never know. What we do, you can only guess. Why we podcast, because it's fun!

In Episode #267 of 'Musings' Nuaj & Nyrik discuss: the definition of anonymity, the pros of security/inclusivity/meritocracy, the cons of no accountability/destructiveness, why being anonymous in the crowd…

Not only do a lot of NFT's within the same series looks the same, but across series as well!

In Episode #266 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's ridiculous NFT purchases, why Juan is delusional about his love for artistic NFT's (they're all the same), how I propose to strengthen my meme muscle,…

We get slightly philosophical on this one as we explore some of our deepest held beliefs.

In Episode #265 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how to catch us live in the future, a few different definitions of the word, why I have a new hated buzzword, some things that we strongly believe, a shoutout to Petar the Slav & Dave…

Well this turned out to be mostly an episode of complaining. Complaining about COVID, about doctors, about fiat and about dressing up.

In Episode #264 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan caught COVID this last week, my moaning about the medical system, whether we should help you to help us, my surprise erotic…

What's your favourite anime and why? 

In Episode #263 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the Japanese definition of animation compared to the west, a huge list of enjoyable anime and their defining characteristics, the great dubbed vs subbed debate, why friendship is always the main takeaway (lol), some epic moments…

Andrew Taylor, The CEO and Founder of Live Co (https://lvco.com.au/)and the Ambitious Lifestyle, was born and raised in South Auckland. While now residing in Brisbane he has not forgotten his roots and where he came from and the community that he was surrounded with while growing up. Coming from an area that was often portrayed negatively in the…

Definitely worth watching for the graphics I created as I think this might be one of our best episodes yet!

In Episode #262 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: what the 2020's will be remembered for, Juan's unbelievable humility (hahahahaha), thoughts on the stories humans tell, ridiculous but truthful fiction, how…

Domo arigato Mr Juanboto.

In Episode #261 Juan and I discuss: some changes to our podcast format, whether we could love or be friends with robots, why robots in our sports could be epic, Bender from Futurama, my fetish for holes of all sorts (apparently), why I want a drone sitting on my shoulder and whether you will like the new…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

What do George Orwell, Henry Spira, Viktor Frankl, Adam Curry, Ian Thorpe & Mark Twain all have in common?

In Episode #260 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the definition of these various terms, why idolising certain people might be unhealthy, figures from history that have influenced us, what characteristics make these…

Nothing like some memes to end off the year!

In Episode #259 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Xmas NFT's and the sad news of the hosky price rise, how the Cardano network promotes decentralisation, why memecoins are great for dipping your toes in the water, the Immutable X layer 2 for Ethereum, the PERNIS v WENIS…

Well, we know we're full of Mere Mortals mistakes, now the whole world gets to know!

In Episode #258 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: some potential reasons why mistakes are hard to admit to, ways in which we've stuffed up our lives (apart from the whole things of course), why one might want to fail to make more…

Juan has been super busy this week and he's been compensating by eating more of his bland food than normal.

In Episode #257 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: whether it's good to be super busy, the selection of buffet food at my old work, why I stopped the V4V podcast, our interactions with Podcasting 2.0, the…

Why did Pete forgo a career in science to focus upon Aussie English?

In Conversation #67 Pete and I discuss: preparing for podcast interviews, some of the problems with scientific studies, people behaving in a false/lying manner, how cryptocurrencies are gaining steam, if the future is all about electric cars and other innovation, what…

This convo was sparked due to Juan reading Josh Waitzkin's 'The Art Of Learning'.

In Episode #256 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the tai chi championship Josh Waitzkin competed in, examples of how we chose to learn different depending on the context, the difference between acquiring fast knowledge vs mastering…

Apparently my family's McDonald's Christmas tradition is a bit strange.

In Episode #255 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why we won't be making NFT's anytime soon, the difference between Christmas traditions across cultures, how Juan won a cookie through fooling someone solving a Rubik's cube, my…

How did Adam come up with the Value for Value model and why does this work perfectly with the advances of Podcasting 2.0?

In Conversation #66 Adam and I discuss: buying a Belgian castle with a helipad, the core principles of V4V, the different stages of No Agenda and refining the model, how he crashed a motorbike whilst dressed as…

Do you view the world as transactional and think that everyone has a motive behind every action?

In Episode #254 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why I came up with this topic, how 'free isn't free' aligns with the value for value philosophy, how altruism disappears if everyone has a selfish motive, the wisdom…

Value for value has jumped forward with the ability to stream micropayments of Bitcoin whilst listening to your favourite podcaster (hopefully it's us)!

In Conversation #65 Oscar and I discuss: unique names and finding twitter handles, the fountain podcasting app and how it started, why Oscar was quick to combine his crypto and…

This episode was supported by the generosity of Vegas Pool & Petar The Slav. Let their names be immortalised!!!!

In Episode #253 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how we would hypothetically steal a crypto seed phrase, my poor social skills yet strangely tantalising bubble butt, the latest HOSKY news, Vegas Pool's…

Do you want to know more about the Cardano Blockchain and the process of staking with a stakepool operator (SPO)?

In Conversation #64 Pete and I discuss: the purpose of the Cardano cryptocurrency, the idea behind staking/delegation, how to run a stakepool, Australia's position with regard to crypto, his old Joomla Beat and new…

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…

Do bad things happen to you or do you make the choices that cause them?

In Episode #252 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: a TED video from Fred Kofman, why you might need to act weak for the sake of brevity or to avoid black truths, athletes & action makers & PUA's, our personal tendencies that result in a…

One of my main goals with this channel is that if you reach out to the Mere Mortals you will never feel like you are talking into a void. YouTube is starting to make this harder.

In Episode #251 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: some theories as to why YT is deleting comments, our methodology of responding to our listeners,…

Diogo's censorship from podcasting is ridiculous but I was super impressed with his reaction to his setback.

In Conversation #63 Diogo and I discuss: why Diogo got banned from podcasting and almost from all social media, the Sydney protests and personal censorship he experienced, how stoicism plays a big part in his philosophy, his…

If you don't own at least 1 billion $HOSKY can you even call yourself a serious investor?

In Episode #250 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why I became obsessed with the Cardano memecoin called HOSKY this last week, why it is a brilliant source of memes and fun, how the degenerates waste their money in the age of crypto,…

Watch out Brisbane, Juan is getting mad ....... you don't want to see Juan mad.

In Episode #249 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the rainy weather that is coming to Brissie, the last La Niña that caused flooding, Juan's frustrating traffic story followed by his aggravating car fine, how the wet weather will…

Kieran Nolan is the cofounder of Rocketshoes, educational technologist, host of the IPFS podcast and a lover of all things blockchain. In Conversation #62 we chat about: teaching blockchain tech to primary school children, the difficulties of educating parents, real life use cases of IPFS with rocketshoes, an overview of the InterPlanetary File…

Should I ditch Juan, is he giving me a bad reputation?

In Episode #248 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: responsibility for the type of people and groups you run in, whether we would care if a new acquaintance had a bad reputation, how much this topic plays out in our day to day life, the differences between your online…

What are the mental traps that you fall into and how do you try to combat them?

In Episode #247 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: my recent TikTok superstardom with my brothers random friends, essential survival tools, essential entertainment devices (to throw at noisy crows), the mind reading capabilities shown in…

In Conversation #61 I took some time to talk with Jeremy, aka OrigamicPenguin on twitter to talk all things Veefriends, taking risks, establishing his own northern star and creating his own NFT!

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:30) - meeting other VeeFriends
(2:45) - 60…

Get prepared for some numbers people, we're diving deep into the analytical, engineering minds of the Mere Mortals.

In Episode #246 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the reasoning behind talking about metrics & my general philosophy, realisations that it's possible to go overboard, sleep/financial/fitness/random…

As I write this a week on I'm still coughing up mysterious traveller germs, the fun of Airlie Beach comes with a price!

In Episode #245 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our recent holiday to a vacation getaway in beautiful Queensland, similarities between my brother and I, Juan's recent experiments with…

We're talking about money, and then hopefully taking a break from it for a while. I feel gross when I talk about it for too long.

In Episode #244 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why you don't want to see your net worth decrease, our personal monthly expenses, how much extra it would cost for our dream lifestyle, why…

Prerecording FTW, where would we be without you!

In Episode #243 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why we had to film earlier due to our upcoming/already completed Airlie Beach trip, why dubbing over anime and foreign language is unacceptable, bringing back the good times by revisiting old and fond memories, ways in which…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

So ... what's your motivation for doing anything?

In Episode #242 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: our demotivating and quite frankly lazy Halloween outfits, the book Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman, personal motivation for why we both workout so much, overcoming apathy and sleeping better, making sure you…

I'm onto you Duolingo, I see through all your sneaky tactics. Watch your back!

In Episode #241 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our gratitude for Southbank allowing us back in our normal spot, Juan's interaction with a homeless man outside a gas station, why Duolingo has it in for podcasting, why one might be…

Welcome back all - today's conversation is a little different than most and was a section of conversation that occured during an AMA with the creators of Everyday Sloths - an upcoming Australian NFT project with a MASSIVE game changer in the way you interact with your NFT.

As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals…

This is probably one of my beliefs that will annoy the most people.

In Episode #240 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why I think there is something wrong with the way that we all view 'jobs' as a necessity, why people work in the first case, how many people would stay at their job if they weren't getting paid,…

There are some exceptional benefits one can gain from using the Podcasting 2.0 tech and it is starting to get noticed!

In Episode #239 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Alex Gladstein mentioning P2.0 on the Lex Fridman Podcast, whether the younger generation is more generous with money, the happiest time of someone's…

How might the whole world change if everyone embodies the Bitcoin mantra of 'don't trust, verify'.

In Episode #238 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why this topic popped up for us, ways we believe the world could change with less trust in the ecosystem, process vs characteristic vs institution based trust, some…

Have you ever heard of the Australian childhood game of Brandy?

In Episode #237 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why the Dere Dortals are feeling dusty (aka, hungover), the popular Squid Game show, turning Brandy into tennis balls with acid, Red Rover come over, how explaining things simply is quite difficult, some…

In Conversation #59 I chat with Jordan Michaelides, host of the 'Uncommon' podcast, cofounder of Neuralle digital agency and Head of Partnerships at CoinJar. Some of the topics we cover include: the origination story of Neuralle/Uncommon, guest selection and how he gets the most out of them, his experience in the crypto industry with…

A listener suggested topic (props to Petar), are NFT's just the current hype or do they have some lasting value?

In Episode #236 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the definition of a fad (and provide some examples), my 4 categories that are indications of a fad, Juan's thoughts on a product integrating into society,…

Juan almost got stood up recently and so we both had an outlet to bitch and moan about getting stooged.

In Episode #235 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why we have so many topics for meanderings, Juan's drive to the Sunshine Coast that almost ended in disaster, the dodgy people I encountered in a Macca's…

In Conversation #58 I chatted with Katie Ferreira, co-host of the 'Two Girls In A Podcast' ..... podcast! Katie (along with her co-host Jen) love Disney World and all things Disney related. We discuss what makes it stand out and why it has become a big part of her life. We also get onto the cool/wacky part of South Korean culture,…

You smell that ....... it smells 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…

In our last episode we were looking at the past year, now we are looking forward to our goals for the future!

In Episode #234 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: why starting your goals on New Year's day is stupid, Juan's 3 categories of Body, Mind & Soul, my 8 categories of Partner, Relationships, Finance, Health,…

It's time for a sum episode of everything that we've been doing in the past year!

In Episode #233 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the links between our overarching long-term goals down to our daily checklists, Juan's 3 categories of Body/Mind/Soul and why he is pretty chuffed with an 80% completion rate, my…

I got the chance to sit down with the big man himself, Royce Dunne, and briefly touch on competing, the mentality to keep on going, competing at the games, being in the storm, being an athlete and a father and his two great takeaways. Small audio issues towards the end of the video did not stop us from having a good time.

As always, we…

Get prepared to go deep, we are discussing 'truth' and how it changes between the 3 states of objective, subjective and intersubjective.

In Episode #232 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan found this concept in 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari, our definition of the three states and how they relate to…

What type of person is your typical Bitcoiner?

In Episode #231 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our recent problem with rules & regulations, our experiences going to 2 x Bitcoin Meetups, the funny type of people that you can meet, risky business in the NFT world, why our brains might be a tad different than most…

In Conversation #56 I chat with James Cridland; the Radio Futurologist and host of multiple podcasts (Podnews/Podland/Podclock). We start off with a bit of tech talk before diving into all things podcasting. This includes an explanation of Podcasting 2.0, how audio programs vary around the world and defining what a podcast actually is. To finish…

Is dedicating yourself single-mindedly to a task a psychologically good for you?

In Episode #230 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan is ill prepared and therefore definitely not all in, Tolstoy's book and story that gave me the idea for today's topic, our definition on what this psychology is, why Juan thinks…

We're talking about some of our recent concerns, but as usual our reasoning might be a bit odd.

In Episode #229 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: an intro of just how wild we are (not very), a couple of boostagrams from my recent chat with Dave Jones, Juan's first dose and how it knocked him around, my intense…

In Conversation #55 I had Erika de Pellegrin from The Balance Theory podcast join me again to talk about all things balance and podcasting. We start off by revisiting her core 3 values, diving into her podcasting process and what she has learnt from her guests and audience. We then chat more about her backstory, favourite books, what brings her…

There's some changes coming to the Mere Mortals and podcasting as a whole. Here's the sum up.

In Episode #228 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: our commitment to being awesome & improving, new features such as chapters, links, transcripts, real examples using elephants, benefits that podcasters can now use for…

Ahhhh shit. My audio is slightly scratchy on this one so I would actually recommend to listen at 1.25 or 1.5 speed as that seems to even it out.

In Episode #227 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Epictetus and how to say his name, shoutouts for boostagrams, Gary Vee's book titled 'Twelve And A Half', the…

In Mere Mortals Conversation #54 I got to welcome on Dave Jones; a host of Podcasting 2.0 and integral part of the movement to improve podcasting. In this episode we go over some of the core aspects of how he and Adam Curry are making the podcasting experience better for listeners, developers and podcasters. This includes things like the value…

We're coming to the end of some yearly goals and beginning to start afresh. 

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…

What are the benefits of fame and is there any type of fame that would be better than others?

In Episode #207 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's discovery of some NFT's that are truly useless, general dodginess that can be found in the crypto area (due to malice, incompetence or sheer…

Lucas Cullen started programming from a very young age, liking the idea of being able to make games or tools that others would then use, or to use himself to automate processes. From his early days, this idea of pure logic inspired him and helped him see things early on when most didn't.

I was lucky to connect with Lucas…