The Spare Minute

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Welcome to The Spare Minute! This podcast centers around the spare minutes I can find to discuss topics I find interesting. The goal is to produce rich and engaging content that makes you, the audience, think about various topics. I hope you enjoy these spare minutes I share with you! Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com Cover art photo provided by Eduardo Olszewski on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@olszewski

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Episodes

Ep. 012 Consistency

How does one gain attention? Consistent production of content. How does one maintain attention? That is harder to understand. I briefly discuss these ideas in this episode of The Spare Minute. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jul 29, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Ep. 012 Endings

I discuss the nature of endings in this episode and how they serve, like beginnings, as merely imaginary poles marking points in a story. Beyond the beginning and the end is a grander tale that no story could ever perfectly capture, leaving us, the readers, always hungry for more. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jul 22, 2019•5 min

Ep. 012 Willpower > IQ

In this brief episode I talk about how willpower gives access to intelligence and how without it we are less likely to be successful. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jul 15, 2019•4 min

Ep. 011 Progress of Self

What is the best way to spend our time? Are we defined by what we do? How should we move forward. I talk about these questions without really answering them. If you enjoy this podcast please let me know! thespareminute@gmail.com

Jul 08, 2019•11 min

Ep. 010 Civil Discourse

We live in a polarized world of fragmented ideas and values. Deep dividing polarization originates from an ever increasing lack of respectful, open dialogue. If we ever hope to overcome these deepening divides then we need to be brave, listen to each other, and strive to understand before seeking to be understood, especially if we don’t agree. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jul 01, 2019•37 min

Interlude

There will be no regularly scheduled episode this week. Tune in next week for episode 10. Thanks for listening! Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jun 24, 2019•1 min

Ep. 009 Language

I’m this episode I ponder the philosophy of language and briefly talk about Ludwig Wittgenstein. Enjoy! Contact: thesparinute@gmail.com

Jun 17, 2019•16 min

Ep. 008 Serendipity

In this episode I discuss the nature of serendipity, put forth a theory of analog versus digital serendipity (and how one may actually be nestled and subject to the other), and I attempt to tie it all together with the act of mindful awareness of any form of serendipity. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com

Jun 10, 2019•21 min

Ep. 007 Proficiency (or admitting lack thereof)

In this episode I say the word “proficient” a lot! I discuss how it’s important to accept that you don’t know something and to have an excited attitude about this. Not knowing something signifies a tangible opportunity for growth, and that should be celebrated! I hope you enjoy this episode. Contact me at thespareminute@gmail.com if you have any comments, questions or criticism. Thanks!

Jun 03, 2019•16 min

Ep. 006 Insecurity and Eternity

In this episode I discuss and think through the nature of insecurity, how what we center our lives around can either increase or eliminate our sense of insecurity, and what I feel is the only true center we can build our lives around. Contact me at thespareminute@gmail.com

May 27, 2019•29 min

Ep. 005 Consciousness and Consumerism

In this episode I discuss the consciousness and the battles we face under the surface. I touch upon how society preys upon our insecurities and seemingly has this tendency (when we allow it) of using entertainment to distract us from deeper thinking. Enjoy! Email me at thespareminute@gmail.com with your questions or comments (podcast art? :P)

May 20, 2019•22 min

Ep. 004 Habits

In this shorter that usual episode I discuss how to establish new habits.

May 13, 2019•17 min

Ep. 003 Influence and Meaning

In this episode I focus on the desire to be influential and the intent thereof, Biblical illusions of influence, and I also spend some time musing on meaning and intention in and of itself. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments or questions you can reach me at thespareminute@gmail.com

May 06, 2019•35 min

Ep. 002 Work, Peanut Butter and Genetics

Episode two takes place on my commute home. Enjoy the lovely unedited sounds (recorded via iPhone headphones) of my truck and large gulps of water as I talk about my job and various other mundane aspects of my life, like swallowing too much peanut butter at once. Contact me at thespareminute@gmail.com!

Apr 29, 2019•33 min

Ep. 001 Social Media

Welcome to episode one of The Spare Minute. In this pilot episode I talk about my ambitions to create a podcast as well as my thoughts and theories about social media. Thank you for taking a spare minute to listen. Enjoy!

Apr 22, 2019•17 min

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