Artificial Intelligence (ep 25)
Are you ready for the machine-god future? Is mankind destined to fuse with artificial intelligence? We dig into AI, and what futures might lie ahead..
Nov 10, 2018•55 min
The Unwise Index
Listen to two friends ruminate on culture, technology, and all things unwise.
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Episodes
Kanye 2024? (ep 24)
Was Kanye’s performance in the Oval Office a calculated message, a haphazard spray of ideas, or something else altogether? We dig deep into Ye’s meeting with the Commander-in-Chief.
Oct 15, 2018•58 min
Intellectual Dank Web (ep 23)
You may have heard hushed whispers about the Intellectual Dark Web. What is it? Who’s in it? Why should you care? Live from NYC, special guest Krishna joins us to discuss these questions, and more..
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Hungarian Darth Maul (ep 22)
Should Steve Bannon be given a platform? Did Manik finally get Alex Jones banned from Twitter? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions, and more.. Alex Jones confronting Manik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr5dqrgn3Ds
Sep 10, 2018•55 min
Space Force (ep 21)
Is there more to Space Force than jokes and memes? Should we sign up? Should you? Tune in to find out.
Sep 01, 2018•40 min
The Metaphysical Frontier (ep 20)
It’s 2018! The Unwise Index has returned. In this episode, we discuss the banning of InfoWars, paleo(ish) diets, the power of meme energy, and more. Intro/outro track: https://soundcloud.com/akirathedon; check out his killer #meaningwave
Aug 16, 2018•59 min
Too Many Buckets (ep 19)
We Back.
Mar 17, 2017•50 min
The Unwise Skies (ep 18)
They tried to keep us from coming back; so we came back. In this season premiere, we talk about the now less-funny / more-scary prospect of Donald Trump’s presidency, discuss what it’s like to be in the vortex of an Indian wedding, and recap some of our recent gaming expeditions.
Aug 19, 2016•57 min
Respek (ep 17)
Y’all done, or y’all finished? Join us for a freewheelin’ episode, in which we talk Harry Potter, the Redwall series, Birdman’s interview on The Breakfast Club, Prince’s death, Michael Jackson’s death, and a few other choice topics.
May 07, 2016•42 min
Post-Suburban Friction [feat. Mike Zaccardo] (ep 16)
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest: actor/comedian Mike Zaccardo [1]. We discuss Mike’s odyssey through comedy, software engineering, and this thing called #life. (We also talk about Donald Trump a little.) [1] Mike's YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/mikezaccardo
Apr 08, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Numbers (ep 15)
Are you prone to procrastination? Are you procrastinating right now? On this week’s episode, we discuss the ways that we avoid doing work, methods for cultivating mindfulness, and…some other stuff we’ll write up later.
Mar 20, 2016•46 min
Webelos (ep 14)
Trump is rising and incense is burning. On this week’s episode, we fondly remember our brief stints as boy scouts, discuss the unfolding political miasma, examine Manik’s questionable taste in television, compare our respective buffet strategies, and generally indulge in a lack of conversational discipline.
Mar 12, 2016•52 min
Encrypted Cloth Alert (ep 12)
You a genius. You smart. You loyal. So, tune in and hear us discuss our lackluster Snapchat usage, Bushwick culture, Apple’s kerfuffle with the FBI, and how to be a LinkedIn #influencer.
Mar 05, 2016•58 min
We Back (ep 11)
The first episode of 2016 has arrived, right on time. In fittingly unwise fashion, we discuss recent gaming escapades, Kanye’s “album of the life”, and the coming reckoning that is #Trump2016.
Feb 22, 2016•57 min
Variety Hour (ep10)
At long last, the two hosts of The Unwise Index find themselves in the same room. Tune in for an hour of banter that spans office decor, library “study” habits, and the effect that smartphones are having on our youth. You’ve been warned.
Dec 13, 2015•57 min
No Thanks, ISIS (ep9)
On this special Thanksgiving installation of The Unwise Index, we recount the things we’re thankful for, and in stark contrast, discuss the recent tragedy in Paris - and what could motivate ISIS to commit the atrocities it does.
Nov 24, 2015•51 min
Out For Blood (ep8)
On this episode we debate the recent controversy surrounding the biotech company Theranos and decide if we would become vampires if given the opportunity.
Nov 16, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Halloween Bling (ep7)
On this week’s show we discuss Halloween, reflect fondly on some prior costume choices, and casually chat about our greatest fears.
Nov 01, 2015•52 min
Mangled [feat. Mango] (ep6)
Inaugural guest, Mango, of “Some Derps Talk About Games” fame joins us to discuss his love for Nintendo, how each of us started gaming, and the games we’re most looking forward to.
Oct 25, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Outer Space Treaty (ep5)
The future is closer than we think. In this episode we give you the rundown on the recent Mars news, discuss the existence of alien life, and generally add fuel to any existential crisis you might be experiencing.
Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Superfruit (ep4)
What are your top three albums of the year, so far? Tune into this episode to hear each of our lists - and, as an added bonus, a little bit about superfruits.
Sep 26, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Trump Distortion Field (ep3)
We feel for Ahmed and his clock and see if Sam Harris's views on anti-profiling hold up in context. We then recap the absurdity of the recent GOP debate and cast our vote for the best candidate.
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Repatriate the Cash (ep2)
#poor quality. Mechanical keyboards are beautiful and in this episode we explore the thriving DIY subculture around them. We then transition into describing the wins from the recent apple event and our recent media fixations.
Sep 09, 2015•1 hr 27 min
Mr Robot and Turtles (ep1)
In this inaugural episode we discuss tv's cyber thriller Mr. Robot and our views on the moral dilemmas explored in the show. Soon, we talk about the intellectual dishonesty apparent in the latest TMNT movie and continue with ramblings on gaming.
Aug 31, 2015•57 min
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