The Expanded Self
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe expanded self can best be described by one of my favorite quotes ever: “I am a part of all that I have met” — Lord Alfred Tennyson
We are products of our environment and the people in our lives. I made this podcast to show how we are all connected and how we help shape each other. I will have guests come on that have personally inspired or influenced me in some way and ask them about their respective influences. We will hear from those people as well which will hopefully highlight how unique and unifying the human condition is through glimpses into what provides that spark of inspiration for different people.
I will also utilize the channel to drop brief, solo pods on current events, deep dives into topics, and other areas of interest. I’m always open to topic submissions for discussion as well.
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Episodes
Dr. Caleb Lack
August 16, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBDr. Caleb Lack, PhD joins me to talk about: The ability to be skeptical without being devoid of empathy; exceeding your own expertise; the importance of saying “I don’t know”; being approachable as a professor; giving honest, thoughtful advice; teaching styles; imposter syndrome, continual self-improvement, creating lasting change through engaging learning styles; learning how to think critically; fostering intellectual freedom and creativity in unconventional places; growing up as an avi...
Ryan Drake: Friendships, Putting Thought to Action, and Personal Growth
July 28, 2021 15:11 - 2 hours - 153 MBA friend, colleague, and overall good guy in my life -- Ryan Drake (DJ, OKC comedy scene, renaissance man of entertainment) -- stops by for a mega-packed episode where we go over the following: The wisdom in cliches, early adoption of social media and diving in on networking, how hard it is to tell who will stay in your life vs. those that move on, connecting thoughts to action when it comes to creative and professional ambition, the importance of being vulnerable and open minded to receivi...
Consistency as a Cornerstone to Leadership
July 21, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBToday's micropod focuses on leadership and what characteristics might contribute to being a good leader. Recent examples included from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jason Sudeikis while drawing from a quote from Viktor Frankl to explore the ideas further. Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation.
If This, Then That -- How I'm Working Through Uncertainty
July 16, 2021 00:35 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA brief episode where I try to articulate my thoughts on what is helping me work through the anxiety and fears surrounding big life changes (moving, career, etc.) on the horizon. Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation.
Courtney Blevins
July 13, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBMy good friend, Courtney Blevins stops by to talk about: Being self-taught musically, moving somewhere that you know nobody, paying dues, what goes into a good work ethic, being true to your word, not letting your ego get in the way of progress, performing in front of your idol, the importance of practice and structure in developing a creative routine, how inspiration can come from anywhere, what goes into a successful relationship, working through conflict when one tends to avoid confrontat...
Looking Back to Look Ahead
May 25, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe guys got together a while ago, and a lot has happened since then. This is a moment in time before many more great ones ahead. Overdue intro, updates + new pod announcement 12:20:00 Ryan’s boxing career 19:00 Parent Sleep vs Vaccinated Sleep 23:00 Panera Bread Coffeextravaganza 27:00 Who ya gonna call? Union busters! 33:30 Deep dive into the FOMO, friction, and learning curve associated with adopting NFTs, Crypto, & collectables in 2021 47:00 The most valuable/nostalgic collecti...
Pixar Has Soul, YouTube Does Not
January 22, 2021 20:32 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWelcome back to the simulation. It's 2021, we are alive, well, and feeling hopeful. The guys catch up on what to look forward to and enjoy this year and then blame YouTube for everything. ------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 0:40 Is this thing on? 2:53 Studio Ghibli gets Ryan 6:20 Dan sells us on Soul 11:45 One word to describe 2021 so far & Corny Dad Story 21:06 Music...
Happy Holidays from some Filthy Animals
December 30, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThe guys get together before the holidays to celebrate the holidays by talking about the holidays. It's about as merry as it gets as we dive into what the hell we were thinking about that Santa guy. ------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 0:40:00 WCW, WWE, & The Lil Wayne Dilemma 07:30 Pre-Streaming Era of Music = Steroids Era of Baseball 14:08 Media lost to the annals of no...
Trivia Test of Neocortical Fortitude I
December 16, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 0:40 Gray learns more about The Bachelor 4:15 Disney+ news and TV Talk 14:00 Listener Questions: (EMAIL: [email protected]) What was your almost name? What is something that easy for others but difficult for you? 21:00 Tangent about faith & growing up in Oklahoma 41:00 Backyard Therapy Trivia Test of Neocortical Fort...
Without a Doubt: The Most Influential People of All Time
December 08, 2020 03:18 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBPurely anecdotal, but highly specific claims of the most formative figures and pieces of pop culture throughout our lives. ------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 00:40 What sort of implications do the disgust mechanisms humans have for how we treat others? 6:10 Non-superstars we would switch lives with 15:35 Debating the price to be on the receiving end of a professional pu...
The Devil Went Down to Lubbock
November 24, 2020 01:37 - 1 hour - 91 MB------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ :40 We’re proud of Ryan for being so busy 7:10 Tangent on TV and monoculture. Many recommendations ensue 28:50 Archiving yourself... How do YOU do it? 32:00 Dan’s Picks 37:10 Listener Questions: (EMAIL: [email protected]) Choosing left or right in a dark tunnel Facing fears What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?...
Mortal Cameo Combat I
November 10, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Brief Election reaction 9:12 Mortal Cameo Combat 28:00 Halftime 44:29 Watch Ted Lasso 45:58 DAN'S PICKS 47:55 A real "Whiskey Situation" 52:56 Listener Questions (EMAIL: [email protected]) What's something that everyone loves but you think is overrated? What is on your Bucket List? 1:05:41 Tangents on Running & ...
The Guys Got the Goosies
November 03, 2020 03:24 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 0:00 First encounters with the media 4:20 Early phases and dark corners of the internet Ebaumsworld, GameFAQs, Animorphs, Goosebumps, & E-Feds 16:40 Which artist from the Blog Era would have been more successful in the Streaming Era? 24:24 Listener Questions: (submit: [email protected]) Most useless body part? What hol...
The Zombie Arockalypse All-Stars
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB------------------------------------------------ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ------------------------------------------------ 00:57 Ryan is officially a #TaosMouse 1:58 Zombie Apocalypse Squad DRAFT 23:23 Homework: DTF (Amazon Documentary) TED Talk (Simon Sinek: “Start with why”) Tangents on ethical consumerism, what authentic redemption entails, and The Sopranos 56: 20 What made us feel old this week 1:12:04 *DEBUTING* Dan’s Picks 1:03:31 Listener...
BONUS EPISODE: Weekend at Max's
October 25, 2020 00:42 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBPlease subscribe to this podcast, rate, and share with your friends. :40 Stoopsaritas 3:45 Tangent on irrational fears, Vanderpump Rules, hazing, and forgetting 15:01 Ironically remembering concussions 23:16 Listener Questions What are you most reliable for? Embarrassing childhood moments with Daniel Sewer and Max Thomas Your Butterfly Effect moment 33:45 38:45 A heavy dose of nostalgia and introspection Email thoughts, suggestions, questions, concerns to [email protected]...
Tequila 2 Buds with 1 Pod
October 21, 2020 01:40 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB1:30 We kick this thing off thanks to Ryan’s mom 8:15 IG and Twitter as a metric for fame 15:10 Power Couple Throne: A-Rod x J-Lo vs. Jay-Z x Beyonce??? 16:30 Listener Questions: Gray x Ryan - Most necessary item to restart civilization - Dumb kid stuff (23:20) 25:30 Ryan found a dead body 30:43 How Well Do You Know Your Podcast Partner? 1:00:02 Homework Reassignment inspired by Sam Presti 1:02:06 The ugly, bad, and slightly good parts of modern advertisements W...
The Next Episode
October 11, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB1:11 Does Ryan miss comedy? 5:37 Light conspiracies that hurt nobody: - Made Up Days (e.g., National Cookie Day) - Mattress King Monopoly (17:51) 21:33 Which of your friends knows how they would murder someone and how would you avoid them? 29:11 Lizard Brain Boys 36:19 Back to Hypothetical Heroism 42:27 Listener Questions - guessing passwords 48:20 The Fall of Pen Pals and Halloween at the Zoo 52:30 Homework: My Neighbor Totoro 1:01:50 Fluctuating relationship with Social Media 1...