Andrew joins the crew once again with some hot takes on one of America’s most infamous intellectuals. We went into a deep discussion of “Industrial Society and Its Future” as well as our current rate of technological progress. Who’s to say - should we continue on the path of innovation, or is a massive reversal needed to save humanity from itself? Whatever the choice, you know what to do.
After watching the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma”, the Stay Positive Podcast crew offer some thoughts and insight about social media. The interconnectivity these mediums have offered has become invaluable to us, however, at what cost does this newfound power come at? As we discuss what is and what might become of the entity known as social media, we hope only to progress forward alongside modern technology. From us to you: Stay Happy, Stay Healthy and Stay Positive! P.S. - Audio Editor...
WE’VE FINALLY MADE IT. One of the most turbulent years that we’ve all lived through is officially coming to a close. A year to be remembered for the most bizarre occurrences and earth shattering events that have touched so many people’s lives all at once. The silver lining to it all: we’ve been connected by all these things and have nowhere to go but up. With another year in the books, we can only look forward to the highs and lows to come. See you all in 2021, and have a Happy New Year! Without...
The 3 tenets of trying to explain life and stuff; Biology, Psychology and Philosophy. Put on your tin foil hat and brace yourself for a potentially mind blowing talk that takes a turn toward the existential. Despite thousands of years of experience and existence, our knowledge of humanity and the universe is still fairly ambiguous. With all that being said, nothing said here is definitive and the truth of reality is still out there waiting to be discovered, so please don’t take anything we say t...
The wonderful celebration of emptying one’s wallet has come and gone. For now, Black Friday is the name of the game. Will big tech giants and online shopping be the death of physical stores and be the rise of a new empire. Who knows? The future has yet to be written. Our advice: save your money, bury your gold and Stay Positive.
College sure is fun . . . except for the parts that aren’t. We take a look back on the meaningful, educational experiences we had and are still having as university students. We also touch upon some ideas on how colleges can motivate their students to maximize their success in today’s day and age.
Picture this: you’ve just finished binging your favorite series. The feeling of emptiness is setting in. On the bright side, now you have more free time to go binge another. Today our friend and guest Simeon brings to us some food for thought regarding the Media/Film Industry, who is running the show and how do consumers deem something as popular. Without further ado, time to set the stage and read some lines. Lights, Camera, Stay Positive! Note: Episode previously known as "Simeon vs. The Media...
Look everyone. We’re not gonna lie. Memes are funny. We know you know it. The world is constantly bombarded with new crazes, fads and trends - all of which are meme-able. Today we bring to you an episode about the life-blood of the Internet. Memes always bring a little Positivity to the world. Only makes sense for the experts to talk about it.
Quantum computers are slowly but surely on the rise. What better podcast hosts to lead the way across our next greatest frontier? To all the newcomers out there who want a quantum computer tomorrow - sorry, gotta wait another 50 years. To all the molecular biologists curing the next disease - this is your time to shine. The time of technological evolution is upon us!
The scariest day of the year has fallen upon us . . . November 1st. After seeing all the scary creatures of the night pilfer candy from our innocent households, we decided to have a brief discussion of our respective cultures’ scariest mythologies. Pack some garlic, pray to Zeus and Stay Positive. P.S. - Audio Editor here. Some Corrections: - Zombies were linked to Consumerism in the 1960's-1970's by George Romero - Might be some other stuff, so just don't take everything we say at face value. W...
Andrew’s back and the filter is off. Borat and Dark Humor; Credit Card Scalping; Cars and Food. These are some of the things we brought to the table today. Life can be a little dark, but a little laughter can shine your way through. Not all comedy is for everyone, so please be polite, be respectful and Stay Positive. Offensive stuff is offensive but comedy and tragedy are two sides of the same coin. With that said, we do not condone bullying, harassment or any form of prejudice towards anyone. P...
Grab your Supreme sweater and Gucci flip-flops, because today we delve into the not-so counterculture movement surrounding current trends. We invite our good friend and fashion connoisseur Ronak to give us the scoop on how hypebeast culture and high fashion are merging together. Also, why those shoes you bought could be worth $600 next year.
Our good friend Ethan indulges our curiosity about the ins and outs of sports betting, the college sports landscape and what it takes to make it pro in our day and age. In the wise words of somebody somewhere - gambling is always bad unless you win. Check out the Player's Choice Podcast here: https://spoti.fi/3lIQ4ZZ (Note: Please gamble responsibly)
Picture this: You're stranded in space, oxygen is running low and your rocket is hurtling uncontrollably towards a supermassive black hole. The only thought giving you hope is: Positivity is the only thing that can escape. Let your mind roam about in this ever expansive episode on the universe explained for dummies, by dummies.
How do we know who we are? When do we find ourselves? What makes a good podcast description? Where did Alex leave his wallet? The world may never know. Regardless, we jumped down a rabbit hole to explore our own personal origins, and quite simply what has made us the people we are today.
While life in America is not all that bad, it still has a long way to go in addressing its current economic and social issues. We brought on our good friend Zak to discuss the biggest hurdles facing the nation and which directions it can go from here.
Hailing all the way from China, Pete's teammate and close friend joins us to talk about what it's like being almost 8,000 miles away from home. He gives us an insider's perspective on the real lifestyle differences between East and West. Come join this culture clash! Note: Episode previously known as "Owen: The Beast from the East"
Despite all the stuff that comes our way (and our inability to deal with it well either) we still manage to survive. Whether it is being stranded on an island, stuck in a room or looking for a new planet to call home, humanity always finds a way. Surviving against the world, the universe and each other is what puts us on top - here are our thoughts.
200 miles apart is merely a number, as the podcast begins a new chapter! Starting our first ever long distance episode, we touched on the key characteristic many successful athletes possess that gives them a competitive edge.
Another challenger has approached the mic... Our second ever guest, Keegan, shares his thoughts about the current predicament people with mental and physical issues face in our current day and age.
The world is slowly but surely ending and there's nothing you can do about it.... except hoard Bitcoin. The discussion followed a winding road of the current U.S. & global economic climate, our ideas on how to "fix" it with the tools we're currently given, and the new tools down the road that could potentially solve ~all~ the world's problems. NOTE: We are not giving any investment/financial advice, please do your own research folks!
Men only want two things… cars and special guests on their podcasts. We took the back seat and hosted our first ever guest and good friend Andrew. Put your positivity in the trunk and buckle up; we’re shifting into 9th for this one.
For the awesome people that fell for our clickbait-y title, Welcome! Living with regrets is not the name of the game. Who better to guide you down the road of enlightenment than your friends at the Stay Positive Podcast? Diving into some common regrets people may have, we share some stories and talk about how you can overcome these nasty little things to lead a life of health, happiness and POSITIVITY.
Another day, another dollar spent on loot boxes and pointless digital cosmetics. Join us in our discussion delving into human materialism and monetization in the video game industry. Along with those, we did some of our trademarked science brain teasing. Enjoy! Some useful stuff - Game Monetization Keynote: https://bit.ly/3fcAlyw Keynote Discussion: https://bit.ly/3gbhLZf Note: Episode previously known as "Materialism, Monetization & Musk"...
Humanity has met its match. The end is now, and only the "advice" of these two guys can save us all. Join us as we delve into..... The Great Filter. Hold onto your coffee grounds, lend us your ears, and enjoy the ride.
We discussed the dopamine fast that Pete promised to do, what kind of superpowers we'd like to have, how we're more related to plants than octopuses, and much more!
In this episode we talked about The Last of Us 2's story and gave our ~professional~ opinions on revenge and anger.
In this episode we talked about the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone and sparked up a conversation on psychology when it comes to social structures in communities. Some useful info: CHAZ video: https://bit.ly/3eUFQ5H Jonestown: https://bit.ly/2Av0lXW
In this episode we talked about some of our personal experiences and general opinions on health, dieting, and nutrition. From the crew - Stay happy, Stay healthy, and Stay Positive. Some useful info: Plant-Based Documentary 'Gamechangers' on Netflix: https://bit.ly/2YsXbgm David Goggins' Instagram: https://bit.ly/31aWpGw Kipchoge's World Record Marathon: https://bit.ly/2YrEqdj
In this episode we talked about the differences between pleasure and happiness, the essence of power, and included some "real" science along with science fiction mischief. Some useful info: Dopamine fasting video - https://bit.ly/2N50lAD
