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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

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Hey I'm Kyrin and I review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (i.e., not recent releases). Join me as I cover the basic details before diving into the themes, ideas and learnings we can take away from the fascinating realm of literature. Weekly live episode on Thurs 10am AEST (Wed/Thurs Midnight UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan every now and then.
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I have now seen (and made friends with) capybaras, toucans and monkeys in Brazil! YT Link: https://youtube.com/live/QRjeY9AnrJA Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypa ...
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Locked On Yankees - Daily Podcast On The New York Yankees

Locked On Podcast Network, Stacey Gotsulias, Brian McKeon

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Locked On Yankees podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Bronx Bombers and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Stacey Gotsulias, who has written for Baseball Prospectus and The Baseball Times, and joined by co-host and producer Steve Granado, the Locked On Yankees podcast provides your daily Yankees fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Yankees franchise, including trips back ...
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The New York Yankees were well-represented at the All-Star game on Tuesday night thanks to Juan Soto, who drove in two runs and scored the third run for the American League, who won again. Brian and Stacey talk about the game and the results and the hideous uniforms. Then, they tell you about how the Yankees did in the 2024 draft. Spoiler alert: Th…
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The New York Yankees struggled in June and so far in July. On today's episode of Locked On Yankees, we look at some offensive numbers from the 1-9 batters (the ones who batted a lot in those games) and discuss the good, the bad, and the really ugly. Then, we discuss the Yankees' first two draft picks, which were made on Sunday. Brian talks about hi…
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The New York Yankees finally won a series against the Baltimore Orioles, but they lost the final game in embarrassing fashion, which ruined the good vibe of the weekend. Brian and Stacey discussed Sunday's game and Carlos Rodón's performance, which wasn't terrible but also wasn't great. They discuss the entire series and look at the schedule for th…
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Giving the speech I couldn't and my plans for the near future. In Episode #451.5 of 'Kyrin Solosode' I discuss: why I wasn't able to talk at my mum's memorial service, memories from our time together, the pain of passing does start to ease, random thoughts on drugs, all the people and places I am visiting the next month, realising that Australia is…
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The New York Yankees lost another series. They're now 0-7-1 in their last eight series and haven't won one since they beat Kansas City in three out of four games. Brian and Stacey briefly discuss Thursday's loss and then it's Fanmail Friday! Brian and Stacey answer your questions or try to. Join the LOY Insiders Club! https://joinsubtext.com/locked…
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Future predictions that have NOT come true ..... kind of. 'The Iron Heel' by Jack London is a dystopian novel with a heavy political undertone (maybe even overtone) that wrongly might be called science fiction. Starts in 1900 America and told from the point of view of Avis who is seduced from her privileged upper class world by Ernest Everhard and …
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The New York Yankees won a game! It wasn't the best game and the offense was still shut down but the bullpen picked up Marcus Stroman who could only last four and 1/3 innings. A combo of Tim Hill, Luke Weaver, Tommy Kahnle, and Clay Holmes held it down and the Yankees are now looking to win a series for the first time in what seems like months. The…
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In this episode of the Mere Mortals podcast, I dive into the key philosophies and learnings from my personal experiences in June 2024. From mastering the art of calmness during stressful times to embracing flexibility, effective communication, and the importance of quality family time, I share practical insights and actions to help you navigate lif…
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The New York Yankees lost again and it's getting old at this point. What the heck happened to this team? Brian and Stacey discuss the latest loss, and specifically Carlos Rodón's performance. Plus the mostly anemic offense. Then, they discuss an article from the Athletic about the panic level surrounding the Yankees. Yes, you should be panicking be…
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The New York Yankees have had a disturbing pattern occur nearly every season Aaron Boone has been their manager. A hot start followed by unbelievably bad play. In 2022, it resulted in an ALCS sweep. In 2023, it resulted in the Yankees missing the playoffs and finishing with their worst record in nearly 30 years. What's going to happen in 2024 if he…
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The New York Yankees lost another series to the Red Sox. After blowing a game on Friday, and scoring 14 runs on Saturday, the offense was shut down completely on Sunday night while Luis Gil finally had a strong outing. Brian and Stacey discuss the frustrating series and more. Then it's Minors Monday. Brian and Stacey check in on the farm and let yo…
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The New York Yankees got a much-needed boost from rookie Ben Rice who smacked three home runs to help the Yankees wallop the Red Sox 14-4 on Saturday. Stacey did a live show on YouTube following the game and this is the audio version. Stacey talks about Rice's performance and briefly talks about Friday's horrible loss but doesn't spend too much tim…
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The New York Yankees are looking to avoid the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday and Stacey went live on YouTube to discuss Wednesday's game and talk about the problems the Yankees have been having lately. She goes through Rodón's start which wasn't terrible and if the Yankees' offense was doing what it was supposed to do, he could have …
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Future predictions that have come true ..... kind of. 'New Rules For The New Economy' by Kevin Kelly are 10 rules that he predicted would change the world just as the internet was coming of age. Most of these are related to networks, increasing adoption of technology and the ability for information to spread cheaply. He makes a lot of generalities …
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How far did Juan walk down the rabbit hole? In Episode #451 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: a walk that filled his head with ideas, getting back into yoga again, reflecting in a negative way, whether I should eat a meal before working out, remembering when we used to live together, why I think Juan will inevitably run an ultra-marathon and why i…
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The New York Yankees had an off day, so Brian and Stacey discuss where the Bronx Bombers are in the standings in the AL East. Considering everyone's preseason predictions, the Yankees are in good shape. They also discuss the other teams in the AL East and talk about the biggest surprises and disappointments. Then, Brian and Stacey discuss Aaron Jud…
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The New York Yankees earned a split over the weekend with the Toronto Blue Jays. Brian and Stacey discuss the series and certain aspects of it, including Marcus Stroman's outburst. Then it's Minors Monday! Brian and Stacey take a look around the Yankees' farm system and shine a light on players from each level. And after the off day on Monday, the …
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. 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 shortcoming…
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The Yankees lost their fourth game in a row and it's not just that they're losing games. They're never in them. Brian discusses the latest loss against Toronto and Carlos Rodon's latest bad pitching outing. Then it's Fanmail Friday and Brian answers your questions about Gleyber Torres, Mason Miller, and how he got into sports and who he roots for. …
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What is Open Source and why is it changing the world? 'The Cathedral & The Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond is a collection of essays describing the ethics, philosophy, history and implementation of the Open Source movement. As computer hardware became available to larger groups many wanted to play & tinker with their devices. Closed Source software (own…
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The New York Yankees looked lost again on Wednesday night against the Mets. Brian and Stacey discuss their latest loss which wasn't even officially over when they started recording the live stream. They discuss the benching of Gleyber, what led up to it and try to figure out what is going on with him and then they preview the pitching matchups in t…
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The New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the Subway Series, 9-7 on Tuesday night. It was a bad game for most of the night until the Yankees finally decided to wake up and score some runs, but it was too little too late. Gerrit Cole had a rough night and didn’t strike anyone out for the first time since 5/20/16. He walked four and gave up four home runs.…
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The New York Yankees are suffering some injuries and have a tough schedule until the All-Star break with more games against the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays and Orioles, to name a few plus the Subway Series which we also preview. We talk about how this is a bad time for injuries and how this upcoming stretch of games can make or break the team. Join th…
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In this episode, we talk with Jeff Yew, CEO of Monochrome, about the journey to creating Australia's first true spot Bitcoin ETF. Jeff delves into the complexities of the Bitcoin market, the regulatory landscape, and the unique features of Monochrome's ETF that allow investors to directly hold and withdraw Bitcoin. We also discuss the broader impli…
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The New York Yankees lost another series. This time to the Atlanta Braves. They also lost Giancarlo Stanton to a leg injury and he’ll be out for at least a month. Is the sky falling? Not yet but it certainly feels like it. Brian and Stacey discuss the series and what went wrong and wonder if there are some guys who need to be cut loose sooner rathe…
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Lessons from a week spent doing nothing but handstands and not using technology In Episode #450 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the handstand retreat of Miguel Sant'ana, seeing toucans & capybaras, learning my weaknesses and strengths all over again, being free of the constant negative news, the huac tuah girl meme, taking time off to recuperate…
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The New York Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles 17-5 on Thursday but we’re not talking about that because it’s Fanmail Friday! We answer your questions about the Yankees and baseball in general. This week there were questions about Jose Trevino, the Yankees' facial hair policy, Augstin Ramirez, and more. Plus, we briefly preview the series with …
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As I revisited "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman, I discovered a wealth of insights and practical philosophies that deeply resonated with me. From understanding the importance of being a willing participant in life to the power of endurance and self-restraint, the book offers timeless wisdom for personal growth. Each philo…
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The New York Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings in extra annoying fashion. Brian and Stacey discuss the game and what went wrong. Not everything went wrong. Gerrit Cole came back and he seemed to get better the longer he lasted in the game. He was on a pitch limit but with 5 strikeouts in the last two innings of work, he looked …
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The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 behind a nice pitching performance from Nestor Cortes and a different approach from the Yankees’ batters. Two sac flies helped along with singles to get their 51st victory of the season. There was a scary moment when Aaron Judge was hit by a pitch in the hand but he seems to be okay. His x-ray…
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The New York Yankees had an off day on Monday but there was plenty of Yankees' news. The team announced that Gerrit Cole would be making his season debut against the Orioles on Wednesday night and that Anthony Rizzo would be 4-6 weeks due to a fracture in his arm after the on-field collision at Fenway. Brian and Stacey discuss the addition of Cole …
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The New York Yankees dropped two out of three games to the Red Sox over the weekend and the two losses were ugly. Brian and Stacey discuss the series and discuss an aspect of the series that bothered both of them. Then it's Minors Monday and Brian and Stacey tell you all about every major injury down in the minors from Jasson Dominguez to Clayton B…
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The New York Yankees dropped the finale to the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on a walk-off double. Three out of four is good. It's fine. Don't fret because it's Fanmail Friday! We answer your questions every week and you asked a lot of them this week. Everything from secret hand motions to trade possibilities and bubblegum or seeds? Join the LOY Insiders …
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As I delved into "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman, I was taken on a journey through the lives of Stoicism's greatest philosophers. From the foundational teachings of Zeno to the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, this book offers a practical guide to applying Stoic philosophy in everyday life. The chronological structure, de…
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The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals again, this time behind a six-run first inning and a strong outing by Cody Poteet. Brian and Stacey discuss the highlights of the game and the performances that stood out like Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres and Poteet. Then, Stacey willed a Michael Tonkin article into existence and they discuss th…
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The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals, again, this time 10-1 behind an offensive explosion that included Aaron Judge’s 25th home run of the season, Austin Wells’ second home run of the season and Giancarlo Stanton’s “446” foot home run to dead center that went over three walls. Marcus Stroman, Ron Marinaccio and Victor Gonzalez combined …
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Juan's learnings from May. Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortals…
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The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-2 behind small ball by the B lineup and a strong pitching performance by Carlos Rodón who had the worst start of his career the last time he was in Kansas City. It was a team effort and Brian and Stacey discuss the win. Then, they have a serious discussion about Anthony Rizzo and what can be done …
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The New York Yankees were able to salvage a win and avoid getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night. Brian and Stacey discuss different aspects of the series with the main takeaway being: Aaron Judge is out of this world. Then it's Minors Monday! Brian and Stacey update you on how the kids are doing down on the farm. They check in wi…
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Time to travel again but with a new perspective. In Episode #449 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: doing a handstand retreat with Lucas Branco & Miguel Sant'ana, why Juan and I are struggling to stick to our yearly goals, playing with dogs and babies, crazy people who run super long distances, the nitty gritty of trying out Venice.ai, why I think …
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The New York Yankees swept the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night after an 8-5 victory. The Yankees swept the season series 6-0 and the last time that happened was in 2009. But things can’t always be good because Juan Soto left the game early (following a rain delay) with left forearm tightness/soreness. He says he’s been playing t…
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The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins, again, this time 9-5 at Yankee Stadium behind strong pitching by Carlos Rodón and a four-run first inning that set the stage for the Yankees offense. Aaron Judge hit a bases-clearing triple, Anthony Volpe added a triple and the Yankees kept rolling. Then, Chris Kirchner of the Athletic wrote an article…
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The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins again. This time 5-1 behind another strong pitching performance from Luis Gil and home runs by Gleyber Torres and Giancarlo Stanton. Gil is doing things that haven’t been done in Yankees franchise history which is saying a lot about how well he’s done to start 2024. Brian and Stacey talk about Gil’s per…
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The New York Yankees are currently in first place in the American League East and they're playing their best baseball (in some cases) in over a century. Brian and Stacey go through the numbers and talk about how impressive some of them are. Aaron Judge, the starting rotation, and more. Then, All-Star voting is starting up on Wednesday. Brian and St…
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The New York Yankees completed a sweep against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday and ended their nine-game West Coast road trip 7-2 behind the performances of Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, the starting rotation, and the bullpen. Judge had himself a great homecoming in Oracle Park putting on a show for his family, friends, Yankee fans, and angry San Fran…
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Juan's back from the land of the rising sun. In Episode #448 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: economic reasons for wanting to travel, Juan's impression after returning 5 years later, my recent thoughts on taking a break, focusing upon things that are easy and bring me joy, why living in a dog house is not as bad as it could be & the solitary appe…
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The Yankees take two out of three from the Angels but it's not all good news. Clarke Schmidt has a lat strain and will probably be out for a while. That news put a damper on another series win for the Yankees. Then it's Fanmail Friday! Brian and Stacey answer your questions. Join the LOY Insiders club! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonyankees What i…
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. 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 shortcoming…
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We must blah blah the blah in order to blah the blah from blah. 'The Tyranny Of Words' by Stuart Chase is his attempt at furthering the field of semantics to the general public. He takes us through the general theory, how language is used compared to cats or primitive people, areas of human conversation that contain more precise meaning and plenty …
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The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim behind eight strong innings from starter Luis Gil who is this year's Gerrit Cole. Brian and Stacey discuss the game against the Angels which featured Aaron Boone's third ejection of the season after Juan Soto was called for interference and also featured a 'little league' home run from Ant…
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