Mere Mortals Conversations

It's time for me to plan ahead and let you know what I'm going to focus on for the next year.In Episode #413 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how 26 year old Kyrin framed the next 10 years of his life, the 8 principal themes I follow on a year by year basis, why my planned round the world trip actually doesn't feature into my thinking much and why I think improving my communication is going to be the hardest thing to do. Massive thanks to Petar & MCKR for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:59) - Screen sharing dilemmas(2:09) - 26 yr old framing(6:13) - Partner(10:19) - Relationships(14:24) - Financial(18:23) - Health(20:33) - Boostagram Lounge(26:11) - Spirituality(27:48) - Travel(31:02) - Character(32:39) - Knowledge/Skills(34:44) - Most exciting and most challenging(40:16) - Why do we care about goal setting?(43:26) - V4V: What are your goals?Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

It's a language focused episode .... but with side orderings of randomness as well.In Conversation #94, Pete and I discuss: our ever increasing range of hobbies, nerding out on language learning, Nigel Richards and his ridiculous memory abilities, why I might be able to pick up Portuguese relatively easy and the type of people who are able to master accents and pronunciation. As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:45) - Melbourne vs Sydney traffic(4:56) - Kids & cats(11:19) - Hardcore hobbies(16:05) - Playing and collecting guitars(21:14) - Hobbies with a long-term payoff(25:58) - The hardest thing we've ever done(29:40) - Hating on polyglots(34:21) - Language proficiency at a native level(39:53) - The Scrabble rabbit hole(43:51) - What it's like to have photographic memory(47:37) - Lobotomies, split brains & swearing(55:20) - Portuguese swear words sound so nice(57:26) - Pronunciation in Portuguese(1:03:30) - The importance of pronunciation(1:09:00) - Language community wokeness(1:13:55) - Who nails the Aussie accent?(1:22:37) - Managing mental health(1:26:51) - Aussie English podcastConnect with Pete:Website: https://aussieenglish.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australia_english/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Embark on week three of the Mere Mortals in Motion's 12-week running phase with Juan. Life takes unexpected turns, and sometimes it means adjusting our training plans. Dive deep into the details of week three, witnessing the challenges and joys of prioritizing life moments over the running track. Whether it's being part of a groom's party or traveling interstate, it's all part of the journey. Watch as I share workout details, stride insights, and the importance of staying adaptable. It's not about perfection, but progression. Join the conversation and share your insights below! ‍♂️✈️0:00 - Intro0:57 - Overview1:35 - Details5:00 - LearningsFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Bit of a heavy episode with some info on our personal circumstances.In Episode #412 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis 7 years ago, ponderings on what type of people we'll be at the end of our lives, whether it is worth trying to prepare now for possible eventualities, an economics term that could be applied more broadly and mental exercises/resources that people could find useful.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, The Tone Wrecker, Cole McCormick and McIntosh for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:30) - Why this topic?(1:34) - My Mum's diagnosis(4:36) - How we imagine the end of our lives(11:14) - Dying young vs old(15:15) - Mentally preparing for the end(20:22) - A positive spin on everything(24:59) - Boostagram Lounge(28:36) - High vs low time preference(38:15) - Preparing for the future(42:17) - Is it harder to be old or young?(51:07) - Summary(55:26) - Housekeeping(1:00:44) - V4V: Send in some resourcesConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Are non-playable characters the ultimate evolution of humanity?In Episode #411 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: some random skills and tools we've picked up recently, more thoughts on polyglots and how to maintain a 2nd language, the weird world of glizzies and technology allowing or making us do things, why Juan wants to be as big as the universe but I'm content with just being the size of an ant. Thanks to everyone who's joined us for 4 years, no plans to stop anytime soon!Timeline:(0:00) - We're back outside(0:32) - Gyroballs for forearm strength(3:11) - Tools for gym: mace & breathing mask(8:44) - Recent skills we've acquired(13:32) - Keeping your language skills up(19:03) - Japanese Duolingo(21:03) - Why does ASMR & weird YT vids exist?(23:49) - Is technology shaping us?(26:00) - NPC Livestreams(28:10) - Technology as technique(31:09) - There's always something new to notice(38:12) - Juan's hourly revelations(41:59) - Would you rather experience big or small?(46:17) - V4V: Ban men from mics(48:41) - Celebrate 4 years with a boostConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Join me as I delve into Week 2 of my running journey with "Mere Mortals in Motion." From overcoming mental barriers to untying the mysteries of numb toes, I'm learning the art of adjusting on the go. While family commitments and unexpected challenges arise, pushing through with an adjusted 6km run on Sunday proves that progress is a journey, not a sprint. Dive in as I share insights, hurdles, and the sneaky secrets of shoelaces. Every kilometer counts, and this week we clocked in just over 19km. Let's keep moving! ‍♂️0:00 - Intro1:21 - Daily View5:39 - LearningsFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Should we become a podcast all about love and dating?!In Episode #410 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: a brief glimpse of our personal relationships, what the advent of social technology has done for searching for a significant other, all the crazy new terminology the kids are coming up with and whether it is more difficult now compared to post WW1/2 or during the industrial revolution. Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Ainsley Costello, Petar the Slav, The Podfather, Cole McCormick and Nick Malster for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Tech problems but undeterred(0:38) - Topic choice(1:34) - Wanting a relationship(6:30) - Finding a partner with dating apps(14:34) - Strategy for searching(23:30) - Short term vs long term decision(27:03) - Boostagram Lounge(37:09) - Modern dating terms(41:06) - Attachment styles & broad concepts(49:08) - Is dating harder now?(58:00) - Summary(1:03:17) - V4V: Find me a girlConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In the third episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion," we delve deep into Week 1 of my running phase. As ambitions met reality, adjustments were essential. From the initial challenges with my knee and overestimating my running volume to the intricate balance of strength training and running, discover how I recalibrated my approach. With a day-by-day breakdown, uncover the strategies employed, the mental hurdles faced during continuous running versus singular intense lifting sessions, and the unexpected turns my training took. Tune in to uncover how adaptability became the cornerstone of the journey.0:00 - Intro1:10 - Week 1 Tracking2:18 - The Details2:48 - Monday5:00 - Tuesday6:30 - Wednesday7:35 - Thursday8:35 - Friday9:42 - Saturday + Learnings12:45 - SundayFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Why am I making a bet that Spotify will be bankrupt within 8 years time?In Episode #409 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the recent breakout of 'Value 4 Value Music', how little musicians earn compared to podcasters, trends of music consumption on streaming apps, whether people care about connecting with artists and all the technical and social problems that need to be overcome.Massive thanks to Petar, Emcot & McIntosh for the support! Legends!My how to video for listening to &/or uploading v4v music: https://youtu.be/nZyb9mq4ECUTimeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:45) - The Topic: Juan's con & Kyrin's pro(2:38) - Problems in the music industry(7:34) - Musicians are desperate (in a good & bad way)(10:55) - V4V Music is not for everyone(18:54) - Ainsley Costello's experience(28:32) - What do fans get for participating?(34:40) - Do people want a connection with musicians?(41:21) - Boostagram Lounge(45:41) - V4V will change the world by 4-10%(50:05) - Connecting with the musician(54:33) - Why do people support musicians?(57:08) - Scammers: A return to the Napster days(1:00:46) - Discoverability & music vs podcasting(1:07:52) - Summary(1:13:05) - Will Spotify adapt or go broke?(1:17:44) - V4V: We want your music thoughtsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:55) - Juan's August 2023 goals(5:21) - Kyrin's August 2023 goals(8:47) - Support for the month(10:11) - Juan's September 2023 goals(19:17) - Kyrin's September 2023 goals(26:01) - Fitness progress(29:59) - V4V: Tell us your goalsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

It's been a long journey but we're finally starting to make some sense of it all.In Episode #408 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the initial entry point for most westerners will be through investing, why we still continue to find BTC fascinating, suggested recommendations to actually learn about it, why it takes such a long time to fully comprehend and why you should only look at it if you've got a long time horizon.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick & McIntosh for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Fully sick intro(2:50) - Definition(4:43) - How much do we want?(8:53) - Investing focus(14:58) - Buying a portion of the internet(18:24) - Resources for learning(24:29) - Boostagram Lounge(29:46) - Bitcoin adjacent topics(33:18) - The tech is confusing(37:16) - But Bitcoin is rational(40:47) - The current financial system is insane(45:49) - Summary(52:44) - Predictions(56:36) - V4V: Support the podcastIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In this episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion", we delve deep into the first phase of our training journey: running. While it might be a challenging domain for many, including myself, running offers not only physical endurance but also a mental test. Learn about why I've chosen running, how I plan to progress towards a potential marathon over a 12-week period, and the scientific rationale behind this periodized training approach. Whether you're an aspiring marathoner or just looking to understand the intricacies of running training, this episode has something for everyone.0:00 - Intro1:12 - Why a Phase?4:20 - First Phase: Running7:32 - The Goal12:52 - Equipment14:25 - ScienceFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltrainingConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

We're testing out a new shorter format to publish every now and then, let's see how it goes!In Episode #407 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest how-to episode of the 'Value 4 Value' podcast, what metrics we care about when we create, our proposals to improve the book review channel, how long it will take v4v to be mainstream and why we will largely keep doing what we're doing. Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Petar for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:39) - Mere Mortals In Motion(4:22) - Are we too selfish?(10:36) - Value 4 Value Podcast breakdown(15:54) - What is your payoff?(23:28) - Playing the long game(28:29) - Boostagram Lounge(31:07) - Book Review changes(41:08) - Creating things for the wrong reason(46:25) - Our disagreement over V4V(55:55) - Long form audio is where we excel(59:30) - Social media & short form ... yeah nah(1:08:01) - Summary(1:14:01) - V4V: What do you find valuable?Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In "Mere Mortals in Motion", a podcast extension of the main Mere Mortals content, I chart my 15-year fitness journey, from a novice swimmer at 16 to my consistent decade-long workout commitment in my 30s. This series will share bite-sized episodes on specific training phases, using my own experiences in bodybuilding, powerlifting, crossfit, and more, culminating in in-depth conversations on daily trainings and learnings. While primarily a tool for my self-improvement, I hope my insights help fellow fitness enthusiasts, and invite listeners to follow along and support the series.0:00 - Intro1:10 - Foundations2:57 - Why this Series?4:16 - How will it look?6:55 - Who Benefits?Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Now that he's a dad he'll be starting to chill out a bit right? Right?!In Episode #406 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how he went in his goals from last year, why he has set himself a lot less for this year, his ambition to become an eminent human being (level 5) in his 3 main categories, the importance of keeping them tight/loose at the same time and how our past selves were surprisingly on the ball of what our current selves desire.Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Chris Fisher for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Intro: Juan's on the attack(1:08) - Recap: Juan's 2022 annual goals(6:52) - High Level: Mind, Body & Soul(13:35) - Body: Fitness at 80%(29:12) - Boostagram Lounge(33:08) - Mind: ROIWRI(44:18) - Soul: Lot's of layers(54:04) - V4V: I command thee!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Mikael Kristiansen is a handbalancing circus artist and a handstand coach with the Handstand Factory.In Conversation #93, Mikael and I discuss: the highs/lows of performing at a high level, why he is basically a robot in pain, the type of mindset needed to achieve the one arm handstand (OAHS), some anthropological observations from the circus and what he plans to do as he gradually transitions to another phase of his life.As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Mikael(0:51) - Breakdown of Mikael's circus career(6:26) - Venue layouts(12:33) - The performative art of handbalancing(19:10) - Normal jobs (for shady companies)(23:44) - Behind the scenes of circus life(31:06) - Performance anxiety & pressure(38:05) - Getting outside of your comfort zone(44:30) - Why do people retire from circus?(54:50) - General injury prevention(59:09) - Overtraining is subjective(1:06:11) - Is wrist pain inevitable from one arm training?(1:11:25) - Determination & obsession for the OAHS(1:13:36) - Drilling vs playing(1:20:11) - Teaching the opposite of natural tendencies(1:25:23) - Burning out(1:30:51) - You can't contain obsessive passion(1:35:02) - Psychology during training/performing(1:41:03) - Were people in the past stronger?(1:45:06) - Circus families & crazy Chinese shit(1:51:14) - Recent rabbitholes: Micro Mouse & Colours(1:56:22) - Origami(2:00:11) - My handstand origin story(2:02:38) - Connect with MikaelMikael's Links:Website: https://www.mikaelbalancing.com/Handbalancing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelbalancing/Origami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsfolder/Handstand Factory: https://handstandfactory.com/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

When life and work get put us under pressure this is how we release the tension.In Episode #405 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: people who chase after success and get burnt out, why I do everything I can to be as chill as possible, getting screwed around in work situations, ways that we reduce stress, a couple of fun hypotheticals and why we'll probably never see eye to eye on this subject.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Petar, Cole McCormick & an unnamed Mere Mortalite for the support! Really do appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:48) - Epicenter Podcast(2:49) - General thoughts on burnout(7:29) - Definitely going to disagree on stress(13:37) - Defining stress(19:48) - Performing better under pressure?(26:34) - Burning out is good?(35:13) - Boostagram Lounge(41:54) - Voluntary vs involuntary stress(48:35) - Strategies to reduce stress(54:18) - Summary(1:00:24) - Do all the GOAT's burnout?(1:05:18) - V4V & sneak peakIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:41) - Juan's July 2023 goals(1:32) - Kyrin's July 2023 goals(7:20) - Support for the month(9:30) - Juan's August 2023 goals(17:46) - Kyrin's August 2023 goals(25:34) - Fitness progress(27:32) - V4V: Try out the PaypalIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

For real there are so many downsides, why do we keep doing this to ourselves haha?In Episode #404 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my experiences going to many language meetups over the years, Juan's absurd goal over the next 10 years, the limitations you generally encounter whilst language learning, why it's a hard undertaking and takes so long, plus a sneak peek at what's to come in the next episode.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Cardboard Giraffe, McIntosh and Petar for the support! Really do appreciate it.*I stuffed up the levels of proficiency and accidently switched the A's with the C's. Timeline:(0:00) - Intro & explanation of the topic(1:57) - Why I don't like polyglots(3:58) - Levels of proficiency (*see note above)(7:09) - Arrogance & pride(15:12) - Practical tips(19:47) - Is there a limitation to how many languages you can learn?(23:02) - Juan wants to learn 50 languages(27:16) - I'm content with maybe 4(30:17) - Boostagram Lounge(39:09) - General stratagems(40:51) - I don't believe in passive learning(47:15) - Our biggest struggles(53:38) - You're never finished because it degrades over time(59:17) - I think Juan is going to struggle with his goal(59:00) - Summary(1:11:03) - V4V: Try out the Paypal(1:17:11) - Sneak peak at next episodeIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Keep your eyes peeled for a Kyrin, coming near you!In Episode #403 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: my rough idea of 7 months going to Brazil-El Salvador-Nashville-Europe, why I want to focus on meeting people for this next trip, Juan's non-enthusiasm about the whole thing, our super power of not getting bummed out, Adam Curry once again creating a revolution and why the music industry is going to change.Thanks to everyone who's joined us all this way, hope to see you in person soon!Timeline:(0:00) - Super loud crows for 1 minute(0:25) - Exciting travel plans(4:52) - But Juan feels like being a downer(8:30) - Travelling for the cultural experience(14:24) - And also to meet people(17:59) - Post travel blues(22:02) - Questioning life & course correcting via introspection(27:19) - Journaling and reflecting(34:37) - Boostagram Ball(38:27) - The Million Sat bet(41:52) - Why I think Spotify is fucked(45:05) - Do we understand finance(51:02) - The Longer Tail(54:47) - Can Value 4 Value scale?(59:00) - Peer to peer vs middlemen(1:04:32) - Is this what 2011 Bitcoin felt like?(1:06:20) - V4V: There's lots of room to growValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Keep listening if you're keen to know more!In Episode #402 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: what's in the box, the YouTube rabbit holes we go down, Pinkydoll and watching stuff that isn't healthy for you, why I am 3rd deviation non-curious and Juan is bang in the middle of the bell curve, ways to become curious and why at the end of the day you won't get punished for lacking it.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Andrew Crow, McIntosh and Cyber Pigeon for the support! Always encouraging to see some new names here.Timeline:(0:00) - Finding learnings & takeaways(0:44) - Definition and research(3:40) - Curiosity killed the cat(8:16) - But Micromouse brought it back(11:51) - NPC Livestreams(17:18) - Harmful variants of desire(28:08) - Boostagram Lounge(33:19) - The thrill of discovery & gamification(39:57) - Are we curious?(45:17) - The pros of curiosity(53:04) - Summary(57:55) - Website & a sneak peak at next episode(1:00:42) - V4V: Chux beanie merch?Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Jeff is back for his 2nd appearance after first appearing in Conversation #78.In Conversation #92, Jeff and I discuss: Bitcoin, Monochrome, Exchanges, Regulations, License Plates and more cars!Timeline:(0:00) - Warm Up(0:30) - Bitcoin Plates(5:53) - The Signal(11:23) - Trusting Information(18:55) - Freedom(25:04) - Monochrome Offerings(40:00) - Exchanges(48:20) - DeFi vs TradFi(55:51) - Bitcoin Uptake(1:02:29) - Digital Exchange?(1:05:29) - GT4 Racing and Experiences(1:14:08) - Supercar Owners(1:27:56) - Celebrating 800,000 blocksValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Jeff:Website: https://www.monochrome.co/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

If I keep going down the rabbit hole will it pay off?In Episode #401 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: learnings from watching Peter Attia & Andrew Huberman, changing my mind on why I dislike recent science, Juan's smackdown of the WHO, rules of thumb I created for when to stop, how to use the Pareto principle effectively and a curious teaser for the next episode.Massive thanks to Iluvsushi, Dave Jones, Eselsea, Bitcoin Dad, Petar, McIntosh. Special shoutout to Cole McCormick from the 'America+' podcast for the absolute baller boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:33) - Cleaning up the start(3:31) - Why I chose this topic(6:53) - Recent research vs popularity(14:19) - Juan got triggered by coke/cancer link(23:30) - Bryan Johnson: Too deep down the hole(32:23) - Boostagram Lounge(48:42) - General: Utility & fun(57:57) - Researching something broad(1:05:25) - Summary(1:10:38) - V4V: Ads trigger me!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

To celebrate a milestone we're giving you a glimpse at the closest thing we've ever had to a business meeting (lol).In Episode #400 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: dropping the care towards video because we're not YouTubers, general strategies around our use of social media, splitting the podcast into multiple audio streams vs just one feed, ideas around a potential fitness format and spicy questions of why we could break up.Thanks to everyone who's joined us all this way, there's plenty more to come!Timeline:(0:00) - We all made it to 400!(0:39) - Transparency (we didn't end up cutting anything)(2:38) - Less long form vids, same amount of clips(7:42) - Higher quality specific videos(12:28) - Clips & the risk of platforms we don't control(16:59) - We're not looking for emails(20:16) - The important role of going live(21:37) - One show vs multiple(25:23) - A new fitness podcast(32:38) - Choosing audio vs video(37:44) - Who are close to MM T-shirts?(39:09) - Who owns meremortalspodcast.com?(40:25) - Money, fame & ambition(47:57) - How to split the money(56:31) - V4V or die(1:02:39) - Book review changes & high quality editing(1:06:48) - Sustainability & not chasing views(1:10:25) - We don't want a big team(1:12:33) - What could cause resentment?(1:17:05) - Our progression over the years(1:22:00) - V4V: No Ads and send some 4's & 0'sValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Should we be sceptical of people who claim to be experts?In Episode #399 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: rules of thumb we use to decide who to listen to, why having some scepticism might be helpful, whether Sweden is a real place, whether you can separate the person from the ideas and trying to make the V4V pitch as simple as possible.Massive thanks to Tallsiii, Cole McCormick, Petar, McIntosh, Emcot, Iluvsushi. Was a huge week of support, you're all legends!Timeline:(0:00) - We're not experts(1:34) - Default & definition(4:08) - How do you know truth?(8:50) - Sceptical of people claiming expertise(14:53) - The bad rap: deciding between options(24:49) - Utility of scepticism(28:23) - Boostagram Lounge(39:44) - Red flags(49:02) - Green flags(58:15) - Summaries(1:07:55) - V4V: It's exceedingly simpleValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Kieran is back for his 2nd appearance after first appearing in Conversation #62.In Conversation #91, Kieran and I discuss: orange pilling people and businesses in real life, how kids are learning & interacting with blockchain technology, how we both might be going a little bit crazy, the value 4 value system and his implementation of a Decentralised Autonomous Education System (DAES).30% of the support for this episode goes directly to Kieran so don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Kieran(0:56) - Blockchain meetups(3:54) - Technological communes(7:13) - The Bitcoin Whitepaper doesn't mention blockchain or economics(10:04) - Bitcoin meetups(14:28) - Building communities is hard(18:21) - Job satisfaction(25:53) - Slow decentralisation away from YouTube(31:55) - Meeting Roger Ver(37:15) - The School of Bitcoin(43:42) - Value 4 Value Will Eat Everything(51:11) - Wallet hygiene(55:19) - Stocks vs Cryptocurrencies(1:01:32) - Getting Andreas Antonopoulos onto V4V(1:05:32) - Using BTC in the wild(1:14:32) - Europe & El Salvador Travel(1:18:57) - Setting up a cyber academyValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Kieran:Website: https://kdnolan.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KieranDNolanConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Can anyone actually gain power/fame/money/prestige without having to sell their soul?In Episode #398 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: our recent accidental foray into politics, governmental vs internal vs social vs realpolitik, why people in high positions maybe aren't engaging in politics, the sheer negative emotions that spring up (and are also the root cause), plus why I won't let it take up my mental space.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, McIntosh, BadcareeradviceChad (love that name lol), Martin Lindeskog and Petar. Was a massive week of support, you're all legends!Timeline:(0:00) - No-one will believe this(1:08) - Why Juan liked David Meisel(3:49) - Clip success ... but at what cost(5:49) - Types of politics(16:40) - Status within companies(28:34) - Boostagram Lounge(44:20) - The way people behave(52:02) - The root cause of the behaviour(57:54) - Triangulating to the truth(1:04:58) - Summary(1:14:41) - V4V: Check out the support pageValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:46) - Juan's June 2023 Recap(3:07) - Kyrin's June 2023 Recap(8:35) - Support & stats(10:07) - Juan's July 2023 Goals(17:43) - Kyrin's July 2023 Goals(24:10) - Fitness front(26:36) - V4V: Take our value!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What makes a fantastic question and how do you make your guest feel comfortable?In Episode #397 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: Andrew Huberman's interview with Tim Ferriss, what we have learned from 90 conversations on our podcast, the importance of prep and actually caring about the topics, the grey zone between a conversation and an interview and some of our favourite moments from interviews that we have seen/heard.Dependable support from Dave Jones, McIntosh and two anonymous Mere Mortalites. Super shoutouts to Gene Bean and Nick for the baller boosts as well!Timeline:(0:00) - Deeper, longer and smarter(0:37) - Andrew Huberman & Tim Ferriss(3:33) - Interview or conversation?(5:46) - Research & prep(9:44) - What makes a good question?(13:27) - Nic Blair & deep curiosity(19:16) - Boostagram Lounge(25:20) - The art of interviewing: David Maisel(28:39) - What you can & can't control(37:36) - Our style(44:02) - It's about the guest, not you(50:26) - Summary(59:49) - Best & worst interviews we've seen(1:02:33) - V4V: Check out Season 3Had some technical issues so had a bit of a skip at the 4th chapter.Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What have I done to earn the ire of Instagram and that would have got me kicked out of Juan's gym?In Episode #396 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's new language learning through books, the viral clip of Pete Smissen talking about Elon Musk, how we'll approach responding to comments in the future, our ability to not dwell on things and be comfortable with solitude, grinding but still experimenting, a list of bad gym behaviour we both do (eeep) and Juan's upcoming chat with Jeff Yew.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - We say anything we want(0:35) - Learning beyond Duolingo(6:25) - Not all English is the same(9:43) - Clips & comments(14:35) - Juan still hates Gorillaz(15:31) - Sucked into chasing views and being polarising(21:19) - What's easy for us but hard for everyone else?(29:05) - What would we give a TED Talk on?(35:17) - We know how to grind(39:26) - Our lousy gym etiquette(45:29) - Bitcoin ETF & getting from Lightning to fiat(53:59) - V4V: Leave us negative commentsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Have you ever felt that you're being censored with what you can say?In Episode #395 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: do humans need protection from the truth, the actual realities of whether censorship works, how physical punishments/threats is much different from abiding by rules and social norms, the link between social media companies and government, examples of Roosh V & Julian Assange, Juan's practicality predicament and why we remain sponsor/advertisement free to remain free from censorship.Shoutouts to Dave Jones, Bun, Petar, McIntosh (from Generation Bitcoin) and Cole McCormick (from America+). Much appreciation to everyone supporting via streaming as well!Timeline:(0:00) - Going to be juicy!(1:21) - Origin of the topic(2:26) - What's the point of censorship?(7:29) - There was an attempt meme(9:25) - Theoretical vs practical(18:05) - Podcasting 2.0 is censorship resistant(24:47) - Daniel Ellsberg & The Pentagon Papers(31:03) - Boostagram Lounge(35:38) - Soft vs hard forms(45:02) - Joe Rogan & RFK(49:16) - Free speech markets(59:42) - Summary(1:09:01) - V4V: No censorship hereIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Peer-to-peer electronic payments are here and they're changing the world!In Episode #394 of 'Meanderings', I discuss: the meanings of these three topics, how they all share properties decentralisation/self-sovereignty/permissionless/value transfer, the history and future of podcasting, a new model of monetisation for digital creators and how the promise of Bitcoin has had a tangible impact on my life.Massive appreciation to everyone who has contributed to Podcasting 2.0 and making Value For Value work. It's truly amazing!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:38) - Definition & meanings(5:51) - Original version of podcasting(9:10) - Current trends moving away from openness(20:31) - Podcasting 2.0: Adam Curry & Dave Jones(24:19) - Innovation: Providing new value(32:34) - V4V: Simple but complex(40:50) - The Value For Value Model(46:30) - Bitcoin properties(54:00) - The 'Value' tag(1:01:40) - Streaming sats(1:06:09) - Boosts/Boostagrams(1:10:39) - Case Example: Our stats(1:16:19) - Case Example: The ecosystem(1:20:21) - Room For More: PodPing & HIVE(1:24:00) - RSS: Music, writing & video(1:29:03) - Summary(1:31:58) - Value Ask: Check out the 3 podcastsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What are some opinions we still hold with deep conviction and where have we changed our mind?In Episode #393 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: inspiration from Tim Ferriss, why we were both looking into Nietzsche's void, how I got fooled by my kleptomaniac friend, the radical transformation of Roosh V (and why I don't want to be like that), the mistakes of fame & Bill Cosby and a couple of other serious/silly examples.Support from Dave Jones, Petar, McIntosh and Rememberjstark. Much appreciation to everyone supporting via streaming as well!Timeline:(0:00) - Flipping the old adage(0:51) - Why this topic?(2:56) - I blink at the abyss(8:04) - Finding joy(11:53) - Spend more time on health(16:56) - Almost everything is subjective BS(21:20) - Directed effort is your safest bet(25:58) - My inability to judge people(30:57) - Boostagram Lounge(38:12) - Miscontruing power/fame/money for merit(46:37) - Cold approaching has little long-term utility(54:26) - Public speaking is more important than I thought(56:11) - Summary(1:01:26) - V4V: Try out a new appIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Finally back out in the park again and we covered a whooollllle lot of topics.In Episode #392 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan got reverse charged for a free trial, more ads than content in some podcasts, how you can get a cockpunch NFT from Juan, why I want to be like the villain in Jackie Chan's 'Legend of The Drunken Master', Massimo Kokhno & Mihaela Karkia, an obsession with water and the crappy science we are trying to avoid.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Out in Southbank once again(1:04) - Getting scammed by Duolingo(4:44) - Spanish Dict(7:12) - Tom Bilyeu's ads are ridiculous(9:15) - But Ryan Holiday's are worse!(11:32) - Why advertising is leaving podcasting(14:55) - Juan won a cockfight(18:38) - I want the standing splits(21:37) - Absolute beasts on YouTube(23:24) - Methods are many, concepts/principles are few(27:25) - I need a coach to prove they have done what they're teaching(33:22) - Shorts can't capture the nuances & contradictions(39:21) - Science should be replicable by me(47:05) - What are you optimising for?(49:54) - The thesis we wrote was trash(51:46) - Changing your child(53:42) - V4V: Haters can try Alby & Podcast GuruConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Do we need government to make regulations to protect us from ourselves?In Episode #391 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the book I'm reading called 'Merchants Of Doubt', the recent crackdown of crypto in Chokepoint 2.0, a list of pros and cons for why regulations should or shouldn't exist, how they differ from rules/laws/protocols/social contracts, why we are both in favour of a smaller government and why Erik Vorhees and Michael Malice should watch their back!A solitary boostagram from Dave Jones but one much appreciated. Thanks to everyone supporting via streaming as well!Timeline:(0:00) - Back in the studio(0:51) - Why this topic & definition(4:45) - Market stability & public interest(11:37) - They stop socialised risk/downsides(17:34) - Are they optimising for human flourishing(25:34) - Practicality(29:55) - Capitalism & anarchy vs communism & dictatorships(36:28) - Rules of thumb for good regulation(41:09) - Opt in/out(44:57) - Juan's summary(48:27) - Kyrin's summary(51:41) - Boostagram Lounge(1:00:31) - V4V: No ads, no paywallIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Oh me oh my, it's goal time!Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Self explanatory(0:35) - Juan's May 2023 Recap(4:04) - Kyrin's May 2023 Recap(7:05) - Supporter Shoutout(8:53) - Juan's June 2023(17:36) - Kyrin's June 2023(24:37) - Fitness Update(30:55) - V4V: Let us know your goalsIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What happens when you have too much?In Episode #390 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how this is different from net negative time sinks, politics/complaining/drugs, personality traits that can lead to time wasting, how to avoid the endless digital scrolling, whether you need to become minimalist, Jordan Peterson time accounting and why it's such an intractable problem.Lots of tasty Satoshi support from Dave Jones, Bitcoinplusfood, Adam Curry & McIntosh. So, so appreciated!Timeline:(0:00) - Mere Mortals are necessary(0:49) - Why this topic?(2:13) - Definition & identification(8:50) - The big superfluous things(13:50) - Fashion & clothing choices(16:47) - Perfectionist OCD behaviour & just in case news(22:26) - Online consumption(26:26) - Boostagram Lounge(37:03) - The time factor(45:42) - Minimalism & speech(49:29) - Language needs to be rich and lengthy(54:04) - Summary(58:58) - V4V: Every satoshi is necessary!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Chris Fisher is the creator of the Jupiter Broadcasting network and host of many podcasts such as LINUX Unplugged, Coder Radio, Self-Hosted & Bitcoin Dad.In Conversation #90, Chris and I discuss: what it's been like to have 25+ podcasts, the current nosedive in advertising, how value for value is creating a richer experience for podcasters, his mindset in analysing technological ideas, the coming pain from the messed up financial system, why Bitcoin/AI won't be as impactful as the internet and travelling across the US in an RV.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro To Chris(1:08) - Silent retreats and not talking(4:15) - Dealing with Linux FUD(11:14) - Transitioning from advertising to V4V(15:26) - Sponsors are squeezing for more(20:46) - Boosts are forming a root-like network/structure(26:05) - When to end a show?(33:32) - The sweet temptation of just ONE show(37:20) - Audience capture from riches in the niches(43:18) - Fountain drives numbers(48:26) - Why Chris doesn't do video anymore(57:14) - Evergreen vs topical content(1:01:21) - Letting your ideas die instead of you(1:10:20) - Bitcoin's energy use is a good thing!(1:17:09) - Modern economics makes no sense(1:24:23) - Baffling unnecessary complexity caused by groups of humans(1:32:03) - Comparisons to the internet(1:39:28) - The reluctant geek(1:42:39) - How Chris uses AI(1:48:08) - The AI safety problem is overblown(1:53:18) - #vanlife & travelling(1:59:42) - Experiencing a solar eclipse(2:07:05) - Check out the Jupiter Broadcasting websiteConnect With Chris:Website: https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/Personal Website: https://chrislas.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisLASConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!In Episode #389 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest contracting of Covid (most likely), why there are 3 big babies in these parts, general preventions we take to avoid getting sick, psychological tricks to reduce the suffering, recent changes that have made us less selfish and a new test of the Boostagram Lounge at the end.Huge support from McIntosh, Chris Fisher & the double from Petar! Massive appreciation to these early adopters.Timeline:(0:00) - Live & coughing(0:57) - We usually don't get sick(4:45) - But we're big babies when we do(12:16) - Prevention tactics(26:47) - Panadol, hydration & Lemsip(31:52) - Training whilst sick(35:20) - COVID & Vienna has made us less selfish(41:08) - Summary(48:51) - Boostagram Lounge(57:50) - Housekeeping(1:00:53) - V4V: Try getalbyIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Is mindfulness all it's cracked up to be?In Episode #388 of 'Meanderings' I discuss: why I've been feeling anxious recently, the common setbacks that stop people from trying out meditation, helpful podcasts and books to dive deeper into, our inability to fully solve the problem of living in the past/future and some potential downsides that can occur from living too much in the present moment.I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - In a dreamland(0:32) - Definition & my experience(6:02) - Meditation & roadblocks(15:11) - Resources(18:35) - Constant relearning(31:45) - Downsides(43:35) - Summary(51:10) - V4V: Check out the book reviewsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!In Episode #387 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the big reveal of his daughter's name, how he has been managing to sleep and train better than expected, the big expenses of prams and nappies, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, exhaustion in hospitals, the love you feel as a father and what's upcoming for the podcast.Huge support from Dave Jones, Chad F, Madaltv, Scott, Chris Fisher & Martin (from PodFriend). Your sats are greatly appreciated!Timeline:(0:00) - Juan's been busy(0:49) - Not so little baby(2:15) - Juan's sleep(6:02) - Training(10:52) - How much does a baby cost in 2023?(17:22) - Vienna's sleep(19:57) - Boostagram Lounge(33:16) - Responsibility(37:17) - The delivery process(44:56) - The love for your child(47:27) - Modern childbirth vs the past(53:58) - Housekeeping(58:30) - AI clips(1:01:33) - V4V: Send in a bebe boost!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

I can't seem to keep Pete Smissen away, he's coming back for his 5th appearance!In Conversation #89, Pete and I discuss: why you can't control your kid's actions, psychoanalysing our personalities when we were young, the types of language that people use to sound convincing, tangents into music and cool Japanese hobbies, how swearing differs across cultures and my fascinating with AI Harry Spotter.As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Pete(1:04) - Disgust sensitivity in children(4:19) - Pete's child won't eat!(10:26) - You can't mold your children(13:20) - Pete was a bully, I was a people-pleaser(18:50) - I hate telling people what to do(21:17) - An insecure scientist is a good scientist(26:20) - Disillusioned by university(31:37) - Decoding the gurus(37:57) - Jordan Peterson & confidence(46:12) - Subjective stories(53:00) - The future of music (Rick Beato)(1:02:40) - Tiny Fishing In Japan(1:09:10) - Bitcoin & scams(1:18:14) - Coffeezilla & Logan Paul(1:25:25) - Languages & swearing(1:45:39) - AI & Podcasting(1:54:36) - Consuming AI media(2:00:30) - Using AI for Aussie English(2:07:13) - Transcribing painsConnect with Pete:Website: https://aussieenglish.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australia_english/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Is learning coding the same thing as learning Spanish or German?In Episode #386 of 'Musings', I discuss: my recent chat with Dave Jones, how I learnt Spanish/German but failed with Python, why I believe that the differences between the languages are greater than the similarities, human-human communication vs human-computer, some helpful tips to think about whilst learning them and why Chat GPT is diminishing the need to learn a programming language.Huge support from McIntosh, Cole McCormick, Adam Curry, Petar & some anonymous boosters. Also a make good is needed as I missed Dave Jones & Chad F's boostagrams. Might be our most varied list ever, amazing!Timeline:(0:00) - No Juan again :'((0:44) - Why this topic?(2:56) - Definition & my experiences(7:02) - Similarities(13:23) - Differences(23:38) - Boostagram Lounge(37:21) - Chat Comments(38:56) - Learning methods(48:22) - Summary(54:32) - Housekeeping(1:03:11) - V4V: So much you can doIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Dave Jones is a driver behind the Podcasting 2.0 movement & a repeat guest on the Mere Mortals (1st appearance in Conversation #54).In Conversation #88, Dave and I discuss: why fragmented social media might be losing steam, some of his favourite philosophy books, combining the value for value model with music, what a lot of people get wrong about V4V and how I saved him from being nicknamed the Podbro.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Dave(0:38) - Bitcoin bible study(5:01) - Link between coding & creativity(10:14) - What is Freedom Controller?(15:16) - Social network in a box(17:33) - Peak social media & how I use it(24:13) - Technology dulls the memory of a moment(27:42) - The modern technological pace is relentless(30:29) - Introverts lose energy from social interactions(35:20) - Dave's obscure reading list(38:21) - The Technological Society(42:21) - The Question Concerning Technology(44:29) - Why is some philosophy so incomprehensible?(49:47) - The scientific method & tyranny of averages(56:18) - Rockets & music(1:00:15) - The Nintendo jump(1:02:50) - Why Podcasting 2.0 is pumped for music(1:09:56) - Not everything needs to scale(1:15:56) - Can V4V be replicated?(1:19:34) - Key components to the V4V model(1:27:06) - Value For Value Podcast Season 3(1:31:54) - Value tag in the feed vs with a shim(1:40:23) - Gaming the charts(1:44:15) - Coding is not for everyone(1:52:42) - Dave & I Will Meet In Europe!(1:55:42) - The Origin Story Of The Podsage(1:59:36) - Moments that can't be captured(2:02:58) - Last goodbyes & gratitudeConnect With Dave:Website: https://podcastindex.org/Mastodon: https://podcastindex.social/@daveConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Juan's baby is coming, so what sort of childhood can she expect here?In Episode #385 of 'Musings', I discuss: Juan's brand new baby girl fresh out of the oven, why I was attacked by my friend's dog (probably because I was sadistic), my annoyance with Steve Irwin, why climate change or war probably won't effect the Australian environment, the beauty of Australian childhood and some changes you'll see to the show over the next month or so. Huge support from McIntosh, Dave Jones, Cole McCormick, Bitcoinplusfood & Badcareeradvicechad. So so encouraging, thank you all!Timeline:(0:00) - A solo-sode (but another MM is arriving)!(0:42) - Why this topic?(1:47) - I was a people pleaser(5:02) - Cerberus: The demon dog of hell(8:24) - My encounters with Aussie animals(12:43) - Why is there an obsession with Aussie animals?(19:05) - Boostagram Lounge: My principles(27:49) - Boostagram Lounge: Continued(34:50) - Super hyped, thank you!(37:29) - Technology will be the biggest change(43:33) - Summary(48:20) - Housekeeping(51:52) - V4V: What is it?Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:29) - Juan's April 2023 Roundup(1:23) - Kyrin's April 2023 Roundup(3:14) - Support and stats(7:50) - Juan's May 2023 Goals(13:39) - Kyrin's May 2023 Goals(17:06) - Fitness and winter(22:18) - V4V: no more sad puppiesIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

A critical question ..... 'should' you do anything?In Episode #384 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: whether duty is turned on by default, the prioritisation technique of must/should/could/would, areas in our life we believe we have obligations, real life hypotheticals of jury duty/military service/UBI, why Juan believes that personal health trumps everything else and why this was such a murky topic to nail down. No boostagrams this week, very sad puppy :'(Timeline:(0:00) - Indoors again!(0:45) - Why this topic?(2:25) - Can you owe without being given?(6:28) - Consent is what matters(15:04) - MoSCoW method(20:06) - Boostagram Lounge(25:46) - 4 main types of duty(26:37) - Civic duty: draft & mandatory service(32:53) - Societal duty: what do you owe your community?(40:55) - Filial: what do you owe your parents/family?(45:51) - Legal: any grey areas?(51:25) - Personal: the only must!(59:20) - Summary(1:03:11) - V4V: your duty to provide value backIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Time to sweep the podcast house and let you know about upcoming changes!In Episode #383 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how I forgot the cameras for our last hurrah, why recording convos with guests takes a lot of work, whether that work is producing something valuable, how I've let go of great opportunities, the dilemma of creating/consuming short clips and why we might start pursuing more specific information sources.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Kyrin coming in clutch(1:35) - Riverside recording(3:33) - Conversations take a lot of time(9:54) - The meta, is it having an impact?(16:26) - Intentional sabotage(23:13) - Long form vs short form, where is the 'should' coming from?(28:28) - Which path do you choose?(34:26) - Clips miss the detail(41:01) - Actionable & inherent enjoyment(51:18) - Wasting time(55:47) - Specificity(1:02:02) - V4V: It's paradoxicalConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In the age of digital communication will this be enough to satisfy our need for connection?In Episode #382 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the new remote livestream setup we have with Riverside, our personal preferences for interacting with others, studies that indicate our levels of connection, the handiness of being comfortable alone, why ultimately nearly everything will be digital and whether loneliness will be lessened in the future.A huge thanks to Dave Jones for the constant support. I've now included him as a split for all that he has done for us!Timeline:(0:00) - A new setup(0:46) - Why this topic and what we won't cover(3:51) - What connections do we need?(10:19) - Connection/network & Dunbar's number(17:24) - Value4value.info & matrix chat(21:46) - Boostagram Lounge(26:28) - 2 journal articles(29:24) - Being alone is a skill(36:19) - Can digital replace physical?(42:15) - The 'presence' of face to face(49:07) - Juan's summary(53:00) - My summary(55:14) - Will loneliness diminish?(1:00:42) - What it was like recording remotely(1:02:41) - We are value for valueIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Peter Winkler is a comedian and host of the 'Curious Pete' podcast.In Conversation #87, Pete and I discuss: bombing while headlining a comedy festival, stories from rural Qld, drop bears/hoop snakes/yowies, why you don't want to mess with Bigfoot or people from Montana, our personal favourite conspiracy theories and general cultural differences he has noticed after living in Australia for a fair while.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro To Pete(0:29) - Falling off a cliff on stage(4:56) - What does bombing feel like?(7:48) - Sticking out uncomfortable situations(16:48) - Australian culture is American culture just delayed(21:27) - Baller life in the mining boom(24:26) - Living in a remote mining town(29:56) - Modified American cars(33:26) - The mining industry(37:04) - Animals (and Montanans) are out to get you(42:47) - Scuba diving stories(47:20) - Internet videos(52:04) - Why don't Americans travel?(1:00:52) - Travelling to Latin America & Antarctica(1:05:13) - Conspiracy theory mindset(1:09:29) - Animals in suburbia(1:15:16) - Australian animals(1:17:53) - Bigfoot is real & packing heat(1:20:57) - Reading shitty books(1:24:45) - You gotta do stuff while on holiday(1:29:11) - Walmart & chips(1:32:31) - Quick endingConnect With Pete:Website: https://thecuriouspete.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriouspete/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show