Mind Under Matter

Shane Mauss and Ramin Nazer•mindunderpod.com

Two comedians explore their favorite big ideas with absurdity and openness to unravel the meanings of life. Shane Mauss is an adventurer and award-winning stand-up who interviews scientists about the workings of life for The Here We Are Podcast. Ramin Nazer is a multi-talented artist and viral illustrator who interviews creatives about the transcendental for The Rainbow Brainskull Hour. After a decade of friendship and philosophical discussions, these two autodidacts have turned their conversations into a show that is equal parts thought-provoking, therapeutic, and hilarious. @mindunderpod

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Planet of the Indecisive Apes

The Sad Boys of Comedy Podcasting™ capture the moment they came up with the show title while discussing the evolution of depression. Anxiety can keep us out of danger, but what utility might depression have? If it doesn’t have utility, why is it pervasive in so many species? If it is so bad for us, why hasn’t evolution gotten rid of it? If it’s good for us, why does it suck so much? Sometimes other primates experience depression after losing a fight and that might keep them from making the same ...

Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Summiting Mt. Nowhere

As social animals, we tend to overemphasize the strength of someone’s beliefs more than the substance of the actual belief itself. Ramin talks about the two extreme sides of the motivational coin… carrots and sticks… bootstrappers and manifestors. We explore how dogma gets in the way of otherwise useful tips. Shane shares some basics of what he has learned about habit forming from scientists and why spring is such a better time for resolutions than New Year’s Eve. Watch to learn how you two can ...

Apr 12, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1

Ramin and Shane have been collaborating and having hilarious philosophical conversations about art, comedy, meaning, existentialism, drive, and the nature of reality for years. In this first official episode of MUM, they introduce themselves so you can get a sense of their interests and vibe. Having recorded 10 episodes before launch we can say that the show continues to evolve more structure and production value. If you want a sneak peak of things to come, head to Patreon to watch Episode 7 whe...

Apr 01, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 0

This episode captured the wonderfully serendipitous and organic beginning of the Mind Under Matter Podcast. Originally, Ramin Nazer invited Shane Mauss on his podcast The Rainbow Brainskull Hour. Halfway through the recording these two old friends decided that they needed to combine forces and start doing a whole podcast of their own. Help support the show at https://www.patreon.com/MindUnderPod

Apr 01, 2021•3 hr 9 min

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