What an accomplishment for this little endeavor, 20 episodes! That wraps up Season 1, so in this episode we reflect on how we got here, but more importantly where we're headed with this project. I have some big ideas that I want to start expanding on, namely having guests again and a segment we'll be calling, "Uncomfortable Conversations." I also reflect on the trip we just took and some insights I had while visiting family. Thank you to all that have joined us these first 20 episodes, we have m...
Sep 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Awhile ago, I was struck by the essay, "The American Life Is Killing You" by Erik Rittenberry and how profoundly the subject of our daily grind was laid out. I have thought about it often and decided to read it in its entirety here, then share some of my thoughts on how I feel about over consumerism.
Sep 15, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Given the recent events during the withdrawal from Afghanistan, namely the loss of 13 service members and scores of civilians, I decided to expand on the previous episode, but speak specifically about leadership. I give my thoughts on what constitutes great leadership and some personal examples, as well as what poor leadership looks like on a personal level, as well as international level such as we're seeing.
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
As we continue to evolve this podcast and explore new routes and topics, I share my thoughts on what the parallels are between current events in Afghanistan and the state of policing and culture here in America. The gloves may come off frequently.
Aug 18, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Ashley is joined again by his college aged daughter Dylan, to pick up on a previous discussion, where the topic of female influencers such as Cardi B came up. This current discussion went much more in depth about what influence social media has on young women and specifically how to combat some of the comparisons made between young women in real life and the false realities of the internet.
Aug 04, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this solo effort, Ashley discusses an on duty Officer Involved Shooting that he was a part of. This episode was recorded a few days before the anniversary of this life altering event and Ashley attempts to shed some light on incident and aftermath, while navigating life after such an experience.
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Why do we struggle with our physical health? Working out, eating right, being healthy. It’s a huge dilemma for millions of people. We cover our own struggles with unhealthy habits and where it has got us, as well as some strategies for improving your current state.
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How important are heroes in today's age? Does the hero archetype still have value? What even does the word hero mean? These are all things we explore in this episode, as we navigate the space surrounding our use of the word hero and the status we attach to that word.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In a follow-up to Episode 11, we look at icons and social media influencers with the added perspective of a young adult on the show. How does a first-year college student feel about the topics and issues we discussed in Episode 11? What is the difference for someone who has grown up with social media as a daily influence?
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Are icons legitimate sources of reasoned thought during these changing times? We discuss the rise of influencers and icons and their role in today's social media-driven culture and what has changed from celebrities of old to today’s icon activists.
May 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 11
A companion episode to episode #9 on habits, our tenth episode discusses a few positive habit-forming tools you can use to gain control of your time. If we strive to improve ourselves and attain the goals we set, having a pathway towards that is vital. We discuss the positive effects of journaling and using a daily planner to maximize your growth and efficiency. Having a pathway forward each day is an excellent way to battle the stress and anxiety that a busy, saturated life can bring....
May 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
Habits are a part of our everyday lives. How do we discern from healthy, productive habits and those that hold us back from living our most fulfilled lives? We discuss how to recognize unhealthy habits and more importantly, how to make effective, lasting changes towards more productive and healthy habits.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
Ahh yes, The Great Mask Debate. There are two very divided sides to this very current topic and we do our best to dissect both sides. We also offer some direct personal experience with some of the enforcement side of these mandates. It’s very much our most heated discussion yet!
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 8
Is adversity something that we face daily or is it just the big moments that matter? Join us for a frank conversation about facing adversity head-on, navigating life's daily challenges, and how to lean into the heavier stuff life may throw at you.
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 7
We discuss limiting beliefs, the things we tell ourselves that hold us back, that come from the programming of family, society, and oftentimes our own self-sabotage. What are some limiting beliefs and how can er fight back against that internal dialogue.
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 6
Think the new Disney+ movie “Soul” is a kid's movie? We discuss how it is far, far deeper of an experience than just a simple Pixar film and how it might just be one of the most profound, impactful movies in recent years.
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 5
Corey and Ashley share a candid discussion about what is happening in our tumultuous times. How did we get here? Why should we as a society, strive to move forward through these dividing times and some of the ways we can do that.
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 4
What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs? We sit down and discuss some more specifics aspects of this topic, including Epistemic Bubbles and Echo Chambers, what they are, how we can easily become mired in them and what the effects are. But, there are also ways to fight against bias viewpoints and we'll tackle that too.
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
A frank discussion about Social Media and the rapidly evolving controversies surrounding it. Is it good or bad? We aim to find out, by not only discussing two recent documentaries on the subject, but also detailing our own journeys and struggles with the use of various platforms. Netflix Social Dilemma https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 The Great Hack https://www.netflix.com/title/80117542 Jordan Peterson conversation about truth. https://samharris.org/speaking-of-truth-with-jordan-b-peterso...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to our inaugural episode!!! We delve into why we created this platform and what we hope to accomplish with it. You’ll learn who we are, but more importantly what brought us together and why we feel that the topics we are discussing in episodes to come, will connect with a lot of people. We are excited to start this journey and deeply appreciate you joining us as we explore this and other mediums.
Jan 07, 2021•52 min•Ep. 1
