Life is a series of experiences and we're just making sense of that as we go along. That is what I'm doing here, one conversation at a time.
Has Mr. Beast Ruined YouTube? – Max Reisinger | #022
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:30 - FxF Course
0:04:00 - Youtube NewWave
0:11:00 - Max’s Youtube Philosophy
0:20:00 - Working Collaboratively
0:24:00 - Max’s Youtube Journey
0:37:00 - Creator Camp
0:44:00 - How to handle having sponsors
0:52:00 - Positive Thinking
0:57:00 - How real can you be in art?
1:08:00 - The power of storytelling
1:14:00 - Max’s College Experience
1:20:00 - The power of living abroad
1:27:00 - Group dynamic and community
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9/4/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 33 seconds
How To Figure Out What You Want In Life – Alex (French Guy Cooking) | #021
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:04:00 - Obsession with work
0:13:00 - What does self-growth mean?
0:20:00 - Should you aim at perfection?
0:22:00 - What is the value of ingredients?
0:35:00 - Alex's relationship with his audience
0:40:00 - What is the value of tools?
0:50:00 - The value of the act of cooking
1:00:00 - The relationship with food and culture
1:05:00 - The relationship with comments
1:20:00 - The value of understanding something new
1:38:00 - Outro
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8/22/2023 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 23 seconds
Damon Dominique: Non-Monogamy, Soul Mates, Dating & Plagiarism | #020
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:00 - NordVPN
0:02:30 - Plagiarization on Youtube
0:13:00 - What is good taste?
0:18:00 - Damon's childhood
0:24:00 - What do you have most and least in common with your family?
0:28:00 - Youtube and balancing life
0:36:00 - Damon's relationship with his family
0:43:00 - Where is home?
0:50:00 - Are soulmates real?
0:56:00 - Will you ever get married?
1:02:00 - Body Positivity
1:12:00 - Outro
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8/10/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Lana Blakely: Navigating Loneliness in Your 20s | #019
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:45 - Amor Fati Rings
0:03:00 - Loneliness
0:16:00 - Living In The Moment
0:18:00 - Denial and the Comfort Zone
0:22:00 - Is Life an Exchange?
0:28:00 - Spontaneity
0:39:00 - Vulnerability
0:48:00 - Looking Inward
0:55:00 - Growing Relationships
1:02:00 - Outro
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7/16/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
The Danger of Blindly Following What Your Parents & Society Are Telling You | #018
The following is a conversation that will provoke and, perhaps, unsettle some of you. With my friend George Poulos, we explore the perils of anchoring your self-worth on personal achievements and how operating like this is ingrained in us from a young age. We also explore the deeper meaning of crisis and what it can teach you about life. Whether you agree with us or not, I promise this is gonna make you think.
Here are links to George’s podcast and other work:
Podcast YT: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos2
Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYa57VWP4CB1DwSXcKj6H
TikTok/IG: @georgepoulos
Website/Merch: http//georgepoulos.com
Listen to the audio version of the podcast → https://anchor.fm/nobackupplan
Timestamps:
0:00:01 Intro
0:01:42 How A City is the reflection of Yourself
0:03:00 Grades and Growing Up
0:08:00 What does Spirituality Mean?
0:15:00 The pitfalls of language and labels
0:20:00 What does it mean to be present?
0:31:00 George's spiritual journey
0:50:00 How people debate and communicate
0:55:00 What is permanece, change and spirituality
1:00:00 How spirituality changed George's view of life
1:08:00 What is fear?
1:15:00 The importance of listening to our body
1:20:00 Outro
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6/13/2023 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 28 seconds
The Joys and Struggles of Moving to Paris - Moya Mawhinney | #017
The following is a conversation with moya mawhinney, a vlogger based in Paris. We discussed the challenges and magic of moving to and living in Paris amongst other things.
This was a different kind of podcast episode where we were having breakfast at the same time, it’s more of a “hang with us” kind of experience, I suggest grabbing something to drink or to do some visually creative project like painting or drawing while you listen.
Moya's work – https://www.youtube.com/@moyamawhinney
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:00 Why move to Paris?
0:09:00 Living in Different Big Cities
0:12:00 Perks of Paris
0:25:00 Travelling and Loneliness
0:37:00 Following Your Dreams
0:44:00 Finding an Apartment in Paris
0:52:00 Recent France Protests
0:59:00 Misconceptions of Paris and Parisian People
1:07:00 Outro
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5/26/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Why Dating is a Nightmare Nowadays – Elena Taber | #016
The way we date has gone through a massive transformation in the 21st century. Beauty standards are being challenged. I discussed all of this and more with my friend Elena Taber, a YouTuber based in New York City. I thought we could have an interesting discussion about all of this considering she is considerably above average woman height and I am below the average height of a man.
You can check out her work here: https://www.youtube.com/@ElenaTaber
00:01 Intro
01:02 Hight and Dating
16:50 Dating In modern times
27:20 How Relationships around you effect you
32:00 Dating as a Public Person
36:00 Income and Dating
41:00 Being Transparent about Finances
45:10 Gender Roles and Representation on Youtube
53:00 How your attitude can reflect your ideas
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5/13/2023 • 57 minutes, 36 seconds
How Quitting YouTube Changed His Life: Matt on Leaving Yes Theory | #015
Matt Dahlia (formerly known as Matt Dajer) is one of the founding members of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around seeking discomfort. After years of adventures and growing their community into millions of subscribers, Matt left both Yes Theory and social media in general. We explore his reasons for doing so and where he is at now in life.
Follow Matt's work on his book here: https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/pages/yes-theory-book
0:00 Introduction
1:28 How to talk with others
4:30 The Beginnings of Yes Theory
10:07 Struggles with Anxiety
20:32 Stepping off of Social Media
35:32 How Youtube effects Identity
48:32 What Fuels Motivation to Start New Things
1:00:32 The Importance of Subtraction
1:07:32 What Lessons Have You Learned as a Content Creator
1:18:32 The Importance of Being More Intentional
1:32:32 Future Plans
1:39:32 Outro
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5/2/2023 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 57 seconds
Annemarie Opens Up On What Really Happened with Ur Mom’s House | #014
Hi! The following is a conversation with my friend Annemarie, a lifestyle YouTuber and podcaster. She was 1 of the 4 original members of a content house based in New York called Ur Mom’s House, documenting their lives as roommates and vloggers.
So I had a conversation with Annemarie about her perspective on things, what’s she’s learned and where she’s at with things now. We also discussed regrets, lessons learned in our 20s, and the effects of social media. Check out her channel here and her podcast here.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:20 – My New Editing & Animation Course
2:27 – Privilege
8:00 – Social Media and Incentives
11:50 – Fast Paced Culture in the US
17:45 – Safety in NYC
19:50 – Ur Mom's House
24:20 – What went wrong?
31:35 – Communication
32:45 – How to navigate online drama
36:09 – What happened after they split up
38:30 – Annemarie's life today
40:05 – Reflections on Ur Mom's House
43:20 – Judging other creators
45:28 – How much should be shared online
48:55 – Will the group be friends again?
52:30 – How does Annemarie feel about her 20s?
56:30 – Money, NYC and having kids
1:07:30 – Annemarie's advice for your early 20s
1:11:09 – Final Thoughts
1:12:09 – Full Trailer of my new course
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4/21/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Johnny Harris Addresses His Online Criticism & Tricky Mormon Past | #013
Johnny Harris is an Emmy-award winning journalist known for his incredible work on his self-named channel as well as with Vox and the New York Times. You can check it out here. We discussed him leaving the Mormon church, identity, journalism, online criticism & what it takes to make it.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – The "Johnny" Effect
05:36 – What Johnny Learned From the Mormon Church
12:06 – Johnny’s Regrets from the Church
14:30 – An Inconvenient Paradox
17:26 – Johnny on Leaving the Church
19:57 – Independent Journalism
22:40 – Online Criticism
38:15 – Seasons of Work & Seasons of Rest
54:38 – Johnny’s Daily Routine
1:03:45 – Online Validation
1:10:43 – Johnny’s Advice for Creators
1:22:04 – Concluding Thoughts
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4/14/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 53 seconds
An Emotional Conversation With My Dad On Our Relationship | #012
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This is a conversation with my dad where we discuss growing apart and the tensions that appeared in our relationship as I was becoming an adult, and how we’ve overcome those tensions to become close again.
My hope, in sharing this conversation, is to show that there is a better, more emotionally intelligent way for men to communicate with each other. It’s not easy, but it can lead to much deeper, more meaningful relationships.
I hope you enjoy.
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4/8/2023 • 59 minutes, 1 second
My Most Uncomfortable Experience with an Airbnb Host | #011
This is a story about a situation I found myself in while staying at a stranger's home.
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3/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
How Jack Edwards Became the King of BookTube | #010
My guest today is Jack Edwards, one of the biggest names in the world of "BookTube."
Booktube and Booktok and the nicknames given to the community that has developed on YouTube and Tiktok around books, book reviews and culture connecting to and stemming from them.
We discussed his rise on YouTube, the value of Shorts, Twitter and online discourse and how to deconstruct art (among other things).
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3/21/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 28 seconds
The Dark Side of My Obsession with Winning | #009
I’m very competitive. I always have been, and it troubles me because it sometimes leads me to act in a way that doesn’t align with what I know to be good for me. My competitive side can push me to overcommit in the short term and exhaust myself in the long term. It can also take me away from the joy I feel in doing things at my own pace and in my own way.
Training for a marathon is opening my eyes to this side of myself, and leading to a few realizations that I wanted to share with you.
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3/10/2023 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
How to make a living as an artist (without selling your soul) - Alex Hillkurtz | #008
Alex Hillkurtz is an American professional watercolor painter. He moved to Paris 7 years ago and has dedicated himself to his paintings after a career stretching decades in Hollywood (primarily storyboarding).
You can check out his work here.
& his Instagram.
This became a bit of a philosophical conversation about art and creativity, age and comparison with other artists, the value of working slowly, how to know when to stop and what you learn when you make things.
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3/7/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 25 seconds
I struggle with worrying (all the time). | #007
Reflections on a bad habit.
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3/3/2023 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Online Criticism, Finding Your Tribe, Searching for Meaning – Tommy from Yes Theory | #006
Tommy Dajer is the lead editor and a core member of Yes Theory, a channel that has grown to have more than 8 million subscribers.
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2/28/2023 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds
Why Seeking External Validation is a Recipe for Disaster | #005
Popularity. It seems to matter in the world that we live in but how much should we treat it as something that matters?
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2/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Carla Morrison: How to follow your inner voice | #004
My guest today is my friend Carla Morrison. She's received 2 Grammy nominations & won 3 Latin Grammies. At the height of success, she burnt out, and went on a fascinating journey of rediscovering what she loves.
This conversation touches on burnout, immigrant mindset & learning to listen to your inner voice.
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2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
My 20s are not going according to plan | #003
Here's the deal: I'm not doing a very great job of predicting my future. Life does a great job of throwing curveballs but fortunately, I have the gift of hindsight to begin to stitch together certain trends I'm noticing in how my 20s are going, and these are the conclusions that I'm coming to.
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2/14/2023 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
I Was Born in a Country That Doesn’t Feel Like Home - Bartholomew Joyce | #002
The truth is, I have never felt fully culturally connected to the country where I was born (the United States). I feel very lucky to have been born there and to have grown up there, but I've always felt like I didn't belong. This has led to a lifelong search for a place that brings a feeling of belonging that I didn't have.
In this podcast, I converse with my good friend Bartholomew Joyce who is part of the band Mandelbro and has also navigated the challenge of finding a sense of identity despite hailing from multiple different cultures and countries.
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2/11/2023 • 55 minutes, 52 seconds
Welcome to No Backup Plan, The Podcast | #001
Hello!
I'm so excited to be launching this new podcast I'm calling No Backup Plan. In this episode, I explain what you can expect, my motives for making this decision, and my general excitement about where this can lead.
Thank you for listening. :)
Please consider subscribing and giving this pod a 5-star review so others might check it out!
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