Welcome to Black Box. Hosts Jon Palmieri and Ahmed Shata dive into some commonly spoken-about topics in our social environment and try to understand why things happen the way they do. Black Box topics may be complex or mysterious, but we’ll bring a unique perspective using statistics and stories each episode. Episodes can cover a range of topics from social media trends, relationships and investing. Tune in to listen to two guys in their twenties talk about life.
Today on Black Box, we have Part 1 of a thorough discussion of cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain. Tune in as Brendan and Ahmed try to keep up. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we have a special one! Most may know that bubble tea has been at the forefront of boujee treats for some time now. Tune in to our conversation with Shaheer Khan to talk about his entrepreneurial venture into the space and his unique take on bubble tea. South Asian flavors in bubble tea... sign us up! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackboxpodcast
On this Episode of Black Box, we sit down with LennyTooMany (AKA Spencer Bera) to discuss his recent music endeavors, along with the drop of his debut single "Needed Me". Please take a moment to check out Spencer's song on all streaming platforms, we promise you won't be disappointed. Black Box is honored to continue to give a platform to both upcoming and already established artists as we try to mix things up from the normal Investing and Crypto discussions. Instagram: https://w...
Today on Black Box, we sit down with another friend from Stony Brook Suldan Mohamed as we circle back to the topic of NFTs and Crypto. We try to paint the picture of where the value lies in this investment class, both current and future. Suldan provided a summary of his journey to financial freedom and how Cryptocurrencies played a pivotal role in that. Hopefully his mindset and conviction can help the audience further understand such a new and often confusing investment class. Instagram: https:...
Today on Black Box, we speak with our friend Jack Tyndall about his journey as an artist and how he turned that into C7, his own clothing line. More entrepreneurship this week and a potential collaboration in the future... Maybe Black Box has found its niche! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, our special guest Gineann Creaney discusses her own cosmotology small-business and the struggles involved with running her business. We'll get into the impacts of COVID-19 on her business and other businesses around the world. Of course, we'll chat about investments along the way too! You can find Gineann's Instagram @bodybeautifulofnystudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast...
Today on Black Box, we discuss the just-world hypothesis (also known as just-world fallacy) with our longtime friend Mustafa Zaidi. Do people get what they deserve? Is the world morally fair? Another more abstract episode with a few tangents here and there. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we bring on our friends Ammad Mehdi and Sultan Rashid share their insights on banking and real-estate developments, respectively. The usual metaphors and tangents are to be expected. This is a good one. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we take another look at investments with our guest, Charles Deluca. This time we'll discuss the mining aspect of crypto in detail and the potential profitability of becoming and Airbnb. It's BOX TIME! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we chat with our friend Tejen Shah regarding his journey to residency. What are the challenges and great parts of the long road to become a medical professional? Hear, first hand, what a medical resident has to say about it! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, hosts Ahmed and Jon team up with fellow creator Dan Rossi to discuss the current hip hop scene. You'll hear a few of our opinions and (of course) a few analogies along the way. Be sure to check out Dan's podcast 'Below The Radar' wherever you listen to podcasts. Below The Radar: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/below-the-radar/id1588170614 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast...
Today on Black Box, we interview one of Jon’s college roommates Kahlil Francis. His actions and choices during and after college have gotten him to a successful point in the realm of entrepreneurship. We’ll discuss his early days of grinding, when he started to see success and what his current day to day is like as a professional reseller. Hopefully this gives you an idea of what it’s like to start an entrepreneurial journey from scratch and what it takes to make it. Thanks for the continued sup...
Today on Black Box, we discuss computer chips and the advancements we've witnessed in recent years. We'll focus on the shift towards smaller chips and how Intel may have lost its edge. Our special guest and our good friend, Luca Batemarco, is our subject matter expert. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we’re going to share some interesting stock/crypto news we think you should know about. We’ll discuss the news, how recent it is and how we personally feel about it/what it means for future events. We know not everyone finds this interesting enough to heavily research it, so we are going to do it for you. This way you can stay knowledgeable as it may affect you at some point down the road. Thanks for the continued support and feedback, we love you all! Instagram: https://www....
Today on Black Box, why is Costco so great? How is Costco able to keep their prices so low? How do they curate the perfect selection of products? Tune in to hear us obsess over one of our favorite companies. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box we talk about Apple and its grasp on the tech market, specifically in the U.S. The iconic iPhone has transformed the way we communicate and has proven its strong market position year after year. We'll also speculate about Apple's strategy and areas where the company can expand in the future. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we talk about politics and power relationships in the workplace. We'll focus on the interactions we have encountered since the start of our careers not too long ago. We mention the different types of power and how to succeed, despite the politics around us. Our special guest this week is our good friend, Michael Gozelski, who has his own take on this week's topic. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast...
Today on the 13th Episode of Black Box, we’re going to flip back to a less informative and more anecdotal episode. Specifically, we’re going to discuss getting older and the changes that come along with it to both your body and mind. We’re definitely finding our groove with episode structure and enjoying the journey of trying new things. Unless you all say otherwise, we will most likely stay with the casual/informative alternation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: ht...
Today on the 12th Episode of The Black Box Podcast, we are going to discuss a new form of digital art referred to as NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens. You might have seen something on Facebook or Instagram about an NFT selling for 500k US, or 150 ETH. Some people are calling this the digital wave of collectible art and they will be displayed in Museums, others are more skeptical but let's unpack some information together. As we promised, we’re coming with a more informative/formal episode and we ...
Today on the 11th Episode Black Box, we are going to share one crazy story each that we believe is worth sharing. This story can be scary, sad or just plain insane, as long as it is entertaining for you all. Another light episode before we dive back into the information! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, for our tenth episode we are going to talk a bit about us and let you guys, the listeners, get to know us a little more. We’re going to talk about some hobbies we have, childhood memories of sports and what it was like growing up. Hopefully this conversation is helpful and you could learn something new, enjoy! EPISODE 10!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss if college is worth your time and money. We’ll give our opinions on it having completed undergraduate degrees and pursuing graduate studies. This topic is more relevant now than it ever has been, especially with the passive income influencer wave we see today. Hopefully this conversation is entertaining and you learn something new, enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast...
Today on Black Box, we discuss our current economic situation and how inflation plays a part in where we currently stand and where we are projected to go. We'll talk about some practices for hedging inflation and how to prepare for the upcoming economic circumstances based on history. Hopefully this conversation is helpful and you could learn something new, enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss our careers and what we think makes them interesting. We’ll cover electronics/engineering (Jon) and chemistry/science/engineering (Ahmed). We are going to do our best to keep this interesting, by diving into the interesting aspects of what our fields focus on and less about the specifics of our jobs. We hope this is somewhat interesting and engaging. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast...
Today on Black Box, we discuss time management and how it can aid or hurt your overall efficiency. Well talk about some practices for time management and at what point we learned these skills. Hopefully this conversation is relatable and you could learn something new, enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss investing and the role it should play in everyone’s life. We’ll talk about real-estate, stocks and crypto. Tune in to hear about a few of our investment fails and to hear us ramble about unrelated topics. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications on our future. We’ll provide some figures and reflect on the effects this past year has had on mental health. What is some of the science behind COVID-19 tests and vaccines? Which host caught the virus? Tune in to find out. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss generational differences and the repercussions of such differences. How does the time period in which we grew up shape our views, morals, careers and vision? Why do boomers do things that are infuriating to younger generations? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast
Today on Black Box, we discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships. How have relationships evolved since Tinder and other dating apps has become so popular? What makes a good friendship? Tune in to hear our take.
Today on Black Box, we dive into social media and its relevance in modern society. Why is it that every content creator asks for likes and comments? Why is subscribing so important to them? As content consumers, can it get overwhelming or even irritating hearing these regurgitated words? Tune in to hear us discuss this topic and leave you with some unreal statistics.
