Introversion
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -If I were a website, introversion.com would be me.
If I were a podcast, well… you’re listening to it right now.
Bold, irreverent, and chock-full of special sauce... the Introversion podcast is an introverted designer's perspective on the human experience. Creativity, relationships, aspirations, fears, priorities, non-sequiturs, psychology, philosophy, lifestyle, tech, health, education, art, pop culture, society, politics, religion, the sun, and everything under the sun... let's get into it.
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Introversion 80.0: A Very New Year
February 14, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBHappy new year?! Okay it's perhaps a little too late for that, but oh well... it's been a happy new year for me thus far, and I hope for you as well. Today I am finally back with the Introversion podcast, although kind of putting this baby to rest... as I share my realization as to what this podcast IS... and ISN'T. As much as I may have had some lofty aspirations for it in the past, I've realized that this podcast, at the end of the day, is really just for *me*... a place to vent, to p...
Introversion 79.0: Tommy Danger (FMAO Exit Interview)
December 29, 2022 18:16 - 2 hours - 116 MBMy final guest interview of 2022... of course had to be my boy Tommy Danger. Listen in as we discuss how we conceived FMAO (For Mature Audiences Only) and then aborted it a few months later. Was a fun ride, lessons learned, but as they say... *fail fast*. That being said, perhaps we'll resurrect it some day when we're old and gray, when time & money no longer matter... and we can just b*tch and moan to our grumpy hearts' content. ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provokin...
Introversion 78.0: Irina (One Year Later)
December 22, 2022 13:16 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBA lot has transpired in Irina's life since last we spoke on the Introversion podcast a year+ ago. Today she gives us an update... ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms determining everything you see. Bookmark the site today and check back often.
Introversion 77.0: World Cup Fever
December 08, 2022 15:52 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBI've been infected by World Cup Fever this past couple weeks... hence I've fallen behind on pretty much EVERY aspect of my life. Been enjoying the games, but... with my black pill heart, it's not like the good old days. ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms determining everything you see. Bookmark the site today and check back often.
Introversion 76.0: Black Pills Matter (Part 2)
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBToday I continue the new BLACK PILL series (in MUCH greater depth than in Part 1). Moving right along... I explain the progression from blue pill to red pill... and the subsequent black pill malaise that often results. Ultimately I intend to make the case for why being black-pilled is actually not all that bad... essentially making the best of the worst case scenario that is modern society. ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big...
Introversion 75.0: Love is Blind (Season 3)
November 18, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBLOVE IS BLIND (SEASON 3) is a wrap! So now I can go full throttle on the show I love to hate (and I hate myself for loving). So bad, it's... actually good? Was I actually rooting for any couple this season? Who will emerge as my most despised person? Who did the women all gang up on as "the bad guy" this time around? Whose side(s) did I take? What are the grand takeaways from the show, as we reflect on our own lives and the current sad state of (love) affairs in 2022? Let's get into all t...
Introversion 74.0: Black Pills Matter (Part 1)
November 15, 2022 14:59 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBToday I kick off a new series... all about the BLACK PILL. In a world gone wrong, what are you to do about it? Is it possible to "unplug" from a corrupt, broken world and yet actually be "happy"? Just a short starter episode today, let's get this exploration off and running. *And of course, hit the Subscribe/Follow button to continue listening... ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms determining everything ...
Introversion 73.0: There is no try?
November 05, 2022 14:51 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBToday I actually dare to question the wisdom of Yoda's "Do or do not... there is no try." ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms determining everything you see. Bookmark the site today and check back often.
Introversion 72.0: Introversion is for real
November 01, 2022 18:33 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBI may have underestimated the power & significance of introversion (being introverted), as well as underestimated the lack of knowledge that extroverts have about us introverts. Now that I've been "going out" a lot more this past few weeks, it's dawning on me just how very super introverted I (still) am, despite having developed all my social skills and confidence and "I don't give a f*ck" attitude this past few years. It's not just that I *want* time to myself, it's that I fundamentally *n...
Introversion 71.0: Filling the cup(s)
October 25, 2022 14:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBSucks to be ghosted... *especially* by a BFF. How do you (best) carry on when you've invested so much of yourself in a person, or two, or three, and then all the sudden they're no longer in your life? Although it may have worked for a time, I'm starting to realize that spreading my metaphorical water out across many many small cups may not be the best way for me to move forward *today*. Perhaps it's time to consolidate most or all of my water into one cup. Question is, what should that one...
Introversion 70.0: Reaching Out
October 18, 2022 17:40 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBI finally popped my cherry... performed stand-up comedy at my first ever open mic this past Saturday in NYC! In this episode I share about that experience + talk about the struggle (especially for us introverts) with continually reaching out to people. It's exhausting, and often not rewarding, but what is the alternative... more social isolation and reclusive lifestyles? ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms ...
Introversion 69.0: In the Grey
October 06, 2022 14:07 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBPicking up where I left off with "Easy Come, Easy Go"... it's been grey days here in Philadelphia this past week, and yet some positive social developments and a couple things on the horizon (other than women & dating) to give me reason to remain steadfast & disciplined. ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Break free from big tech and algorithms determining everything you see. Bookmark the site today and check back often.
Introversion 68.0: Easy Come, Easy Go
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWas a rather interesting week as I matched with 3 actually *attractive* girls on the dating apps. Immediate potential with one of them in particular, but well... you see the title of the episode: "Easy Come, Easy Go". Here's how things went down... As mentioned in this episode... Human's livestream, talking largely about ditching the dating apps... https://introversion.com/no-wonder-people-avoid-dating/ ============ INTROVERSION.COM -- Eclectic, thought-provoking, & updated daily. Br...
Introversion 67.0: Lover vs Fighter
September 06, 2022 12:40 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIt is a bold new day (well for Introversion at least), as we enter into Autumn 2022. I have been cranking on a fresh new visual format for the podcast... and today it's on full display. From here on out you'll be able to WATCH these episodes on both YouTube ( https://youtube.com/iamintroversion ) AND on Spotify. Or if you prefer just *listening* on another podcast platform, well... go right ahead. But I do highly recommend the visual experience (on YouTube and Spotify), as I am putting a lot...
Introversion 66.0: Confidence & Vulnerability
August 26, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 118 MBYeah it's been a minute, but I'm BACK... and with added CLARITY about where I'm taking the Introversion podcast. I'm foreseeing a nice balance of confidence & vulnerability between Introversion and FMAO. And not just with juggling podcasts, but I explore the notions of confidence & vulnerability with regard to dating & relationships... the upsides & downsides of being vulnerable. Also in this episode... I answer a set of really great questions posed by a YouTube listener. **If YOU would eve...
Introversion 65.0: The In-between
July 26, 2022 14:29 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBYet another experiment of sorts... my first UNSCRIPTED solo video episode. I hit record and started sharing why I was away in June, what I've been up to this past few weeks, the NEW podcast I've started with Tommy Danger called FMAO, and my ever-evolving thoughts about moving forward with the Introversion project.
Introversion 64.0: Good Lies
July 07, 2022 15:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIt's a special one today, the first of its kind... my first solo video episode, shot with my new Sony A7C. I don't even bother with opening pleasantries and chit chat about why I've disappeared this past month, nope... just got straight into it with this scripted episode... short, sweet, and to the point (yes it is officially the shortest Introversion podcast ever, clocking in at under 14 minutes!)... discussing the value (or lack thereof) in honesty and the pursuit of objective Truth. Are...
Introversion 63.0: Can we talk?
May 27, 2022 15:12 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBSomething happened earlier this week. Yes, I know a LOT is happening in the world this week (and EVERY week!), but I want to talk about this Facebook altercation I got into Sunday night. With the staggering differences and level of high-octane emotionality in people [on the Left especially], can we even talk any more? Should we even try any more? Are we just destined for a dual society in America... red vs blue, everyone in their own echo chamber silos? I hope not, but... seems like we're h...
Introversion 62.0: Your Default Self
April 29, 2022 14:43 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBNot the episode I was planning on making/posting this week, but what can I say? I had a few drinks last night...
Introversion 61.0: J.R.
April 14, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBThe first of perhaps many impromptu podcast episodes... just jumped on a call with my good friend J.R. and we got to talking... about crime & (post-?) pandemic life in NYC and Philly. Sounds like right about now he'd prefer his NYC subway shootings to my Philly mask mandates.
The Fate of Introversion
March 31, 2022 13:49 - 28 minutes - 52 MB60 episodes in... where are we at? And where are we going from here?
Introversion 60.0: The Fate of Introversion
March 31, 2022 13:49 - 28 minutes - 52 MBWhat indeed is the fate of introversion? Change is definitely afoot. Let's get into it...
Introversion 59.0: Daylight saved!
March 15, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 115 MBEPISODE 59 - DAYLIGHT SAVED! No, this isn't a nearly hour episode talking about daylight savings time. Although, it is a lot about TIME in various ways (allocation of attention & resources, priorities, juggling multiple projects you care about, being realistic about goals and expectations, short-term vs long-term dating, etc.) Listen in...
Introversion 58.0: So much to say
February 23, 2022 16:09 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBI've been drowning in client work this past month, but am finally coming up for air. And now, back to podcasting...
Introversion 57.0: REACH PEAKS
January 25, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 197 MBI've developed an all-encompassing life system! It's called R.E.A.C.H. P.E.A.K.S. A highly aspirational, yet entirely practical modus operandi for 2022 and beyond...
Introversion 56.0: Letting go (of 2021)
January 10, 2022 18:41 - 54 minutes - 101 MB"Happy new year"? Okay well "happy" is not the word for me, but let's just say... I'm ready to let go of 2021 and move forward into the (potentially blissful?) abyss of 2022. Let's get into it.
Introversion 55.0: Sharpie
December 22, 2021 19:01 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBAn episode I didn't really *want* to make, but... I felt the need to do so... as I mourn the loss of our family's black Labrador Retriever, Sharpie.
Introversion 54.0: Tommy Danger
November 23, 2021 15:50 - 3 hours - 424 MBTommy Danger... back on the Introversion podcast for the THIRD time this year! I just can't get enough, can you? In a futile attempt to keep this one short and sweet, we *cut it short*... just under 4 hours. If you're easily offended by anything and everything, may want to skip this one, but otherwise... enjoy!
Introversion 53.0: Insert episode here
November 17, 2021 19:26 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBAn episode that is neither here nor there... it's a little bit of this, a little bit of that... sort of a bridge between that last (weird) Orlando soliloquy episode and the next few (guest) episodes lined up.
Introversion 52.0: Last night in Orlando
November 07, 2021 23:19 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBMy (disappointing) last night in Orlando. Thoughts after attending (and leaving) the Tom Woods 2000th episode event.
Introversion 51.0: Friday night dark phase
November 05, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 120 MBAnd now for a late Friday night semi-drunk impromptu episode recorded at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Introversion 51.0: Friday night dark phase
November 05, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 120 MBExactly 3 weeks ago I flew down to Orlando for the Tom Woods 2000th Episode event. Although that event was Saturday night, the highlight of the weekend was definitely Friday night -- grabbing dinner with Tyler Burgett [ https://youtu.be/1XAlJuEEUTA ] (a recent podcast guest who I was glad to finally meet IRL for the first time), then joining my friends Brian [ https://youtu.be/4pBIS6i3wbU ] and Irina [ https://youtu.be/w24W9ocDm6Y ] (also former Introversion podcast guests!) and Ir...
Introversion 50.0: Introversion (Past, Present, and Future)
October 28, 2021 18:47 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBQuite a milestone as we've reached the 50TH episode of the Introversion Podcast!
Introversion 49.0: Anti social media
October 09, 2021 14:54 - 1 hour - 187 MBHonestly, how did you feel about Facebook/Instagram going down? Let's get into it... and then some.
Introversion 48.0: Norm Macdonald
October 03, 2021 20:49 - 56 minutes - 105 MBThis is my loving tribute to the one, the only... Norm Macdonald. Hilarious? Of course... but today I seek to shed a little light on how inspiring Norm was (to me personally) as a genuine creative soul... someone who remained true to his comedic scruples despite many opposing forces throughout his life.
Introversion 47.0: J.R.
September 23, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 136 MBToday I am rejoined by my good friend J.R. for a brief episode where we follow-up on the prior Henrik episode, further expounding on the vaccine passport issue and other aspects of pandemic life... and we also touch on Nicki Minaj and some other tidbits.
Introversion 46.0: Henrik Mattsson (The Vaccine Passport Debate)
September 17, 2021 17:17 - 3 hours - 376 MBQuite an IN-DEPTH episode today... as I am re-joined by former guest Henrik Mattsson (a Swedish economist living in Canada who’s a COO for an American company). Unlike last time, we're not on the same page any more as he is PRO vaccine passports and I am of course AGAINST them. Listen in as we both make our cases, and decide for yourself... whether you think vaccine passports are ultimately a GOOD or BAD thing for the world.
Introversion 45.0: Tyler Burgett
September 14, 2021 14:02 - 2 hours - 300 MBA change of pace today... as I interview Tyler Burgett... a fellow ex-Christian with a nuanced (and ever-evolving) world view and passion for finding common ground with others. Yes, not all atheists are militant!
Introversion 44.0: Tommy Danger got COVID?!
September 10, 2021 19:05 - 3 hours - 342 MBTommy Danger is BACK... and this time, with C0v!d! Let's hear his first-hand account of getting C0v!d... how it all went down, and thoughts/reflections in the aftermath. Also we discuss the various mandates, "my body my choice", relocation plans, and more.
Introversion 43.0: Give and Take
September 06, 2021 19:31 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MBToday let's discuss the GIVE & TAKE selfless/selfish spectrum. Consider your relationships, job, religion, location, hobbies, education and pretty much every aspect of your life... are you putting more into it than you're getting out of it?
Introversion 42.0: Money
August 31, 2021 20:33 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBSometimes I wonder what people think about money. And I wonder whether my views on it are anything like what others’ views are on it. I mean obviously there’s a presupposition that we ALL want MORE money, and yet… mo money, mo problems? And this is what I want to get into today… basically how we evaluate money… what it is, and what it means to us. Also... this whole NFT craze... and how it may shape our society moving forward.
Introversion 41.0: Before Sunset
August 20, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 116 MBGot emotional watching "Before Sunset" late Wednesday night, so decided to do an impromptu recording with thoughts on the film, but also what led me to want to watch it in the first place. Plus reflections on my romantic history and serious doubts about any romantic future.
Introversion 40.0: Ramblin' man
August 18, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 126 MBYet another ramble sesh that I entered into with no topic or title in mind, so uhh... let's go with RAMBLIN' MAN. Lord I was born this way... tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can.
Introversion 39.0: Irina Chan Rich
August 07, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 186 MBWow, it's an Introversion podcast episode ACTUALLY ABOUT INTROVERSION! Yep, listen in as my guest Irina Chan Rich and I discuss all the nuances of the introverted life.
Introversion 38.0: An episode has no name.
July 25, 2021 23:57 - 49 minutes - 91.7 MBA bit of an experiment this time around... perhaps the first time I've ever recorded/posted an episode without having a title or specific concept for me to focus on. So brace yourself... this one's a pure tangential ramblefest!
Introversion 37.0: Brian R.
July 05, 2021 19:50 - 2 hours - 229 MBApparently I only have male Korean guests on my podcast in 2021. 🤷🏽♂️ My friend Brian is back for a 3rd time on the Introversion podcast as we recap 2020 and discuss how we've transitioned into 2021.
Introversion 36.0: Intentionality
June 14, 2021 14:23 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's the first solo episode of 2021! Yep, it's been a while. The follow-up to "2020: Hindsight" is finally here... where I discuss my theme for 2021 (INTENTIONALITY) and what's been going on since December 2020. Although a lot of the same societal garbage from 2020 has carried over into 2021, my approach has been refreshingly different than last year... and it's largely rooted in this idea of being INTENTIONAL with every little thing you do. Let's get into it...
Introversion 35.0: Tommy Danger
May 25, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 178 MBWhat better way to kick off the return of the Introversion podcast than an interview with my good buddy, fellow podcaster, & recurring guest... Tommy Danger. As usual, we hit a lot of topics.
Introversion 34.0: Hindsight is 2020
January 01, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 141 MBAfter a month+ hiatus, the Introversion Podcast is back! Before we move on to 2021 (in our next episode), let's take a look back at 2020. Missions accomplished. Lessons learned. Certain friendships bolstered. Other friendships demoted. Reflections reflected. Self-love and self-reliance paramount. Let's get into it.
Introversion 33.0: Brian R.
November 24, 2020 16:33 - 2 hours - 267 MBLots to discuss today (as always). Let's get into it...