Mere Mortals Conversations

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

What is the obsession people have for the past?In Episode #381 of 'Musings', only I discuss: the origin and definition of the word, my favourite time period to travel back to, why the present is better than any other time, the mini blissful periods of youth/travel and whether there are any cultures where people don't feel nostalgic.A huge thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick, Whoneedsdollars & McIntosh for the support. Handsome bunch they are!Timeline:(0:00) - I screwed up(0:25) - Why, what & when of nostalgia(4:13) - Wistful longing(10:14) - Pre-emptive nostalgia(12:44) - Boostagram Lounge(19:04) - Our nostalgic moments(27:00) - Summary(31:02) - V4V: The old days before adsIntro 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

And we also talk about AI, lots of stuff covered today!In Episode #380 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the crazy stories of zany people, our unique names, whether we should be concerned about AI causing damage to our lives, the types of podcasts we listen to nowadays and what it's like jumping into the 2023 dating scene.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Outdoors again(0:31) - The Kimura Lock(0:50) - Masahiko Kimura Bio(4:29) - Our reaction to outlandish stories(9:25) - Dr Kyrin Dunston(13:26) - Podspeeding: good or bad?(17:08) - Almost kicked out by security(17:56) - Lex Fridman & The Sam's(21:09) - Juan's concerned about AI(24:17) - Potential AI Existential Scenarios(29:27) - Domain Expert Podcasts(36:32) - How to find out what people think of you?(42:54) - What's changed(50:15) - V4V: It will get easierConnect 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's the most beautiful thing in existence?In Episode #379 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: what aesthetics actually means, our encounters with Aziz Shavershian and gym aesthetics, how attractive is complementary to aesthetic, appreciating beauty more when you are older/richer, why I find art to be a confusing minefield of subjectivity and why trying to explain beauty on a conscious level is doomed to fail.A huge thanks to Dave Jones and Floydian Slips and of course Chris Fisher for the huge baller boost. Massively appreciated!Timeline:(0:00) - Checking the date(0:27) - What's a good topic?(1:39) - Definition(3:55) - Zyzz Brah(7:08) - Juan's first encounter with Aesthetics(10:57) - My first encounter with Attractiveness(16:49) - Fashion trends dictate what is 'beautiful'(21:52) - Boostagram Lounge(29:31) - Juan's new beautiful room(35:37) - Aesthetic numbers or OCD?(40:21) - Art is subjective(44:48) - Moving away from the story(52:05) - Summary(56:13) - V4V: Boost in large even numbersIntro 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(1:03) - Juan's March 2023 Roundup(2:21) - Kyrin's March 2023 Roundup(8:39) - Support Digression(12:30) - Juan's April 2023 Goals(20:34) - Kyrin's 2023 April Goals(30:14) - Fitness Changeup(32:48) - V4V: Share and supportIntro 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

Sam Sethi is the CEO of the Podfans progressive web app, cohost of Podnews Weekly Review and the owner of the 'River Radio' radio station. In Conversation #86, Sam and I discuss: participating actively during the birth of the internet, how digital money will change the world, his 4 focuses whilst creating Podfans, the cool new features in the PWA, why he is going all in on the 'Value For Value' model, technology he think will be important in the next 10 years and books/people he finds fascinating.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Sam(0:59) - Sam's adoption story(4:12) - The army & Microsoft(9:10) - Web 3 vs The Internet(12:52) - The hype cycle is similar(16:45) - Micropayments & fractional banking(21:33) - The origins of Podfans(25:55) - What is Podfans?(27:36) - Discovery, interactivity, gamification & monetisation(33:10) - The 3 value levels(37:07) - Soft manipulation vs hard technical limits(43:21) - Boosting/streaming & Alby transactions(47:15) - Oscar Merry & Fountain(52:18) - Banks making payments hard(55:09) - Targeting early adopters(58:16) - V4V philosophy(1:03:50) - Free walking tours(1:07:24) - The innovative 'support' feature(1:10:35) - Monetising & success(1:15:45) - Value for value is more than just money(1:19:12) - Voice still has a long way to go(1:25:09) - Sam's book recommendations(1:31:12) - The Second Curve: Charles Handy(1:33:50) - Great men of history vs inevitable progress(1:37:40) - BTC & Michael Saylor(1:40:19) - Online vs In Person(1:42:51) - AR Yes! VR No!(1:45:54) - Help make Podfans better(1:49:27) - Check out Podnews(1:50:19) - Probably no more Sam Talks TechnologyConnect With Sam & Podfans:Website: https://podfans.fm/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinpodfansPodcast: https://weekly.podnews.net/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

At what point do you stop chasing idealism and accept reality for the way it is?In Episode #378 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the current problems I'm having with dating and v4v support, ways in which being all or nothing is helpful, the impossibility of solving governance and interpersonal relations, why you have to let your ideals go and make some concessions, how being too 'unique' is hurting me and Juan's body not being able to keep up with his mind.A huge thanks to Dave Jones and McIntosh for supporting this week. We accept the reality of your support!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to the topic(1:21) - Why Idealism is beneficial(7:31) - Accepting physical reality, but not human reality(13:38) - How impossible are most problems?(18:03) - Humans problems vs technical problems(21:27) - Boostagram Lounge(24:29) - Stopping too early or changing too late(29:02) - Value For Value is not Bitcoin(35:56) - Life is suffering(41:28) - Ways I am denying reality?(45:16) - I'm hard to put in a box(50:14) - Juan's fitness degradation(56:39) - Summary(1:02:36) - V4V: Much is happeningIntro 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

Best to think about death because in the end we're all just mere mortals.In Episode #377 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: using stoic principles to prepare for death, all the time Juan has spent on health and fitness recently, abstract math required to self diagnose elbow problems, the CrossFit masters competition, bank bailouts and why it's nice to have an independent currency that can't be manipulated.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Your two favs (0:38) - Can you prepare for grief?(5:50) - Nerdy engineer explains death(7:09) - We're not immortal(10:43) - Supplement frenzy(14:24) - Workouts and pushjerk.com(17:53) - The mystery of the tickling tendonitis(20:24) - A new 10 year challenge(24:19) - Australian financial markets(29:31) - The manic depressive Mr. Market(31:34) - Hyperinflation: coming to a country near you(35:19) - V4V: Read the bitcoin whitepaperConnect 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

How do you determine the tradeoff's when judging an opportunity?In Episode #376 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the twitter threads popping up for Juan, why it's hard to judge risk, why I place physical safety above emotional well being and material concerns, a sad puppy week, why you don't want to handstand on cliff faces, subjective value changing the opportunities for everyone and why v4v/crypto/introspection/cold approaching might be good opportunities.A huge thanks to Dave Jones for supporting this week. So so consistent.Timeline:(0:00) - Come join live(0:47) - Twitter inspiration for the topic(2:00) - AI assisted research(4:04) - Do we view life in these terms?(7:54) - Judging risk/reward(13:05) - High risk examples(18:24) - Retrospecting on opportunities(22:41) - Boostagram Lounge(27:42) - Are first dates asymmetrically positive?(33:49) - High reward examples(39:47) - Juan summary(43:41) - Kyrin summary(45:35) - Universal opportunities(52:21) - V4V: It's better if you have to struggleIntro 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

Alexander Watanabe is an artist, coder, architect and co-creator of the 'The Perfect NFT' on the Cardano blockchain.In Conversation #85, Alexander and I discuss: why Alex might has a more cynical disposition to NFT's, Sam Bankman-Fried and effective altruism, fun stories from travelling around the world, the cultural critique he is doing with The Perfect NFT and some tips for coding/handstands.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Alex(0:37) - Kompact.io pivot(3:16) - The Guchi experiment(8:00) - Naïve optimism & MLM(13:48) - Gift reciprocity(17:57) - Altruism: You're screwed no matter what(21:55) - Problems with charity(28:22) - Too many people in groups(34:30) - Gem hunting & bogged cars(37:13) - Childhood stealing stories & being skint(41:53) - Travel & not fitting in(48:56) - Misspelling names(52:02) - Artisitic decisions(57:05) - The Perfect NFT(1:02:07) - The underlying rules(1:06:54) - Art is a discourse/history(1:13:33) - Books & reinvention(1:18:22) - New mediums & immutability(1:25:44) - How the mint works(1:32:37) - People interacting as an orchestra(1:44:08) - Peak NFT(1:47:01) - On chain & on Cardano(1:53:14) - Python vs language learning(2:01:39) - Automate the boring stuff(2:08:18) - Lifting weights again(2:12:02) - Strength as a skill(2:21:15) - We're just monkeys(2:22:56) - Closing up Connect With Alexander:Website: https://theperfectnft.art/Discord: https://discord.gg/EYwd6ybgMJTwitter: https://twitter.com/monad_alexanderConnect 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 would Benjamin Franklin want us to do?In Episode #375 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: a founding father's steps to self-improvement, why you must examine your weaknesses first, how ethics might not be captured in your normal habits, Juan's ethics as first discussed in Ep #138, my new plan to keep myself accountable and why you should only go 2-3 levels deep with self-development.A huge thanks to Dave Jones & McIntosh for supporting this week. Go checkout their shows (Podcasting 2.0 & Generation Bitcoin)!Timeline:(0:00) - We got the date!(0:55) - Why I came up with this topic?(2:47) - Benjamin Franklin's Approach(7:53) - Moral Perfection(12:18) - Juan's Weaknesses(20:02) - My Weaknesses(31:31) - Chat Comments(33:25) - Boostagram Lounge(36:44) - Eminent Human Being(47:53) - My New Plan(56:51) - Juan's Summary(1:01:32) - My Summary(1:07:09) - V4V: How to achieve moral perfectionIntro 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's better than a bilingual child, only a trilingual child!In Episode #374 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: a couple of the cool but mostly strange people I met recently, why we only have 2500 books left to read between us, the differences between English/German/Spanish/French, why Juan and I lack finesse with out language skills, my recent chat with Alex again and the ridiculous tendency of the psychoanalysts.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Slightly new camera setup(0:32) - Texas Slim at the Bitcoin Brisbane catchup(5:08) - Insights from the meetup(10:30) - Don't finish every book(15:50) - Crazy lady & Juan's damaged car(20:39) - Bubbling energy & getting shit done(26:11) - Translations always add extra(30:57) - Raising a trilingual kid(38:09) - Does early childhood travel expand a child culturally?(44:19) - Bitcoin is not the place for degen NFT fun(48:03) - The desire to reduce everything to one thing(53:37) - V4V: What is your maxi position?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

Simple question, what is the best way to train?In Episode #373 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: our experience after training for decades, Juan's advice to a friend who needs a training plan, the difference between our session lengths, how the styles matter little in comparison to volume/time and why a plan is useful for continuing through the 7/10 workouts.A huge thanks to our one and only supporter Dave Jones for this week. Sad puppy apart from him :'(Timeline:(0:00) - Bammmm(0:32) - 2 decades of experience between us(1:44) - T-Nation article inspiration(6:13) - The best plan is the one you stick to(10:48) - Time length of the session(16:42) - What training styles does Juan advocate?(20:34) - Questions to determine your training method(26:30) - Chat comments(31:42) - Boostagram Lounge = Sad Puppy(36:05) - No intentional experimentation(41:00) - How experimental should one be?(47:31) - We were all beginners once(51:47) - A decade of data(1:01:59) - Chat Comments & Juan Sum Up(1:04:40) - Kyrin Sum Up(1:09:24) - Top of a Mere Mortal(1:11:22) - Value For Value: Train For ItIntro 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 smell that ....... it smells 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) - We're live and goaling(0:45) - Juan's February Goals(2:20) - Kyrin's February Goals(8:43) - Supporter recap(13:34) - Juan's March Goals(18:38) - Kyrin's March Goals(29:11) - Fitness recap(32:52) - Value for value: Join In!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