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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Mastering Life's Chaos: Calmness, Clarity, and Continuous Improvement | Mere Mortals Podcast
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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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Juan's Wonderful Walk | Implementing Our Learnings
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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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Jeff Yew | The Intricacies of Australia's First Spot Bitcoin ETF
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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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Retreating From Technology | Handstanding For Days
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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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Timeless Wisdom: Effective Philosophies from the month of May
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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:…
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Bon Voyage For Real | Generative Or Degenerate AI?
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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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Why Is Everyone Travelling To Japan? | Transitioning To A Dog Person
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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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Flying On Airplanes With Babies | Life Without A Routine
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It's time to have a goodbye party for Juan and family. In Episode #447 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the bad karma coming Juan's way, secrets behind airline booking systems, the need for a holiday, what it's been like living without a solid routine, why I threw my brother's shoe on the roof, finding secret spiderman underwear and what I should…
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Thoughts On Life | Back In Australia
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Ask those questions you always wanted to know and tell your loved ones that you love them. In Episode #446 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: getting to say goodbye to my mother, the terrible experience of flying into Australia, why it's hard to really know a person, improvements we are thinking of making for the podcast, why I'm tempted to go all …
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Life Is Short So Try To Enjoy It | Avoid Things That Make You Uncomfortable
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Unfortunately I'm coming back home early. In Episode #445 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: why time is flying so fast, how I have somehow managed to avoid Dengue, Juan complaining about a sandpit and hurting his foot (again), deciding when/if to get out of your comfort zone, finally achieving a stalder press and how Juan has big arms but hates ar…
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Instant Connections In Bitcoin & Dating | Brazilian Food & Weddings
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How can you connect with people rapidly if you are in a new town? In Episode #444 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the classic rice/beans/meat combo you'll find in Latin America, why Brazilians love to merge lanes, why being friendly is more important than logistical planning, reenacting Wedding Crashers, belatedly celebrating the Bitcoin halving…
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ANDREW TAYLOR | Unveiling Superpowers: A Candid Journey with Andrew Taylor
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Join us as Andrew Taylor, the owner of Live Co., opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, revealing personal insights and professional strategies that have shaped his success. In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses overcoming personal challenges, redefining success, and the strategic moves behind his ambitious brand. He shares profound …
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Brazilian Churrasco & Yapping Influencers | Experimenting With Routine Reveals Hidden Truths
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We might be delusional but at least we're not influencer level delusional. In Episode #443 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: an update to our live recordings, eating delicious meat at a Brazilian churrasco, Juan's mirth at ridiculous influencers, why Coffeezilla is like Cato the Younger, why Juan was late for work and what I found shocking about C…
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One Week In Brazil | Observations From A Gringo
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The king of the gringos has arrived in Brazil and has some thoughts. In Episode #442 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why you can't catch up on sleep, skipping 3 months worth of stressful non-communication, girls picking me up with their dogs, why prices are uniform across Australia, the dystopian Judge Dredd apartments of São Paulo, the kind (a…
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Kyrin's Farewell Party | Our First Episode With Friends
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Please bare with the chaos, bumps and average audio as we say farewell to Kyrin. In Episode #441 of 'Meanderings', Juan/Brodie/Steven/Mansheel & I discuss: some of our favourite travel stories, the joys of collecting and trading items, hidden gems from our past that our friends never knew plus some deep questions about life, relationships and menta…
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BRODIE CASA | Working On Your Identity, App Development To Construction & Passion In Helping Others
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Brodie Casa A great chat with Brodie, where he helps to share a deep insight into his identity, who he is and how life has brought him to where he is now. Alongside this, we also touch on briefly the use of TRT and the differences between this and the concept of steroids. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world Chapters: 00:00 Feeling th…
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Live On Air | The New Direction Of The Mere Mortals
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There are some changes happening to how we operate. In Episode #440 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why I want to spend more time focusing on live podcasts, why Juan wants to spend more time on high quality video, turning the Mere Mortals into a suite of shows, what will change when I head to Brazil and using social media as it is meant to be used.…
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What Do You Need To Do A Podcast? | Hardware & Software Tools
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We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not. In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new tools periodically, staying lean…
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ANTHONY NOUD | What Goes On Between Our Ears?
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Anthony Noud Incredibly engaging conversation with Anthony where we discussed what goes on between our ears, past experiences, the positives of asking the right questions, magic moments and more. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost! Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What goes on between our ears (6:42) - Our t…
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Where's Your Consistency?! | Repeating Actions Over & Over Again
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Where's the line between being consistent & being crazy? In Episode #438 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why we are fitness obsessed but not health nuts, the analogy of Duolingo's streak freezes to faux consistency, why it's the action/effort/intensity that matters and not the timing, why being consistent isn't good in and of itself and our ridicul…
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JASON | Leaving Corporate USA To Panama, V4V Is Fun & The Podcast Guru App
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Jason is the main developer of the Podcast Guru app and cofounder of Really Bad Apps. In Conversation #104, Jason and I discuss: why he moved to Panama with his family, the soul sucking nature of big corporations, why he loves spending time coding Podcast Guru, how he first found out about the v4v model, the frustrations of advertising and how IPFS…
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Where Does Morality Come From? | Reaching Consensus & Passing Them On
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Are morals just statements or do they have a deeper meaning behind them? In Episode #437 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why ethics/philosophy is kind of lousy for understanding about morality, whether Spartans would approve of my stance on non-violence, Juan's dislike of them because they aren't actionable, the ambiguity of Aesop's fables and a li…
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Are You Preparing Adequately | Following The 7P's
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Are you prepared for this spontaneously prepared podcast?! In Episode #436 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the British army mantra of alliteration, saying the thing I thought I would never say, epic feedback I received for the book reviews, the difference between meal prep/daydreaming/focused work, why you will never be prepared for a baby and how …
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The Madness Behind The Mind | Why Do We Get Fixated On Certain Things?
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For real, where do all these random obsessions come from? In Episode #435 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why Juan struggles to wake up at 4am sometimes, battling with your own bad tendencies, the fixation on fitness, irrationality as the main indicator of obsession, crazy hope within 'Death Of A Salesman', Juan's maxims for life and why I'm going …
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How To (NOT) Lose Your Money In 3 Easy Steps!!! | Mindset & Best Practices To Securing Your Finances
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What are the 3 main ways that people lose their money and assets? In Episode #434 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how trust/human error/scams all interlink, why you should take your security seriously regardless of your wealth, the difference between theoretical and practical security, Lil Uzi Vert and his forehead diamond, why you should listen to…
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TREVOR BELL | Becoming Satan's Lawyer, Why V4V Is More Than BTC & Giving Advice To Podcasters
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Trevor Bell is a former lawyer and host of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast. In Conversation #103, Trevor and I discuss: why he did pro-bono work for the Noosa Temple of Satan, our experiences travelling Mexico in different eras, why he's a big fan of V4V/listener support, the nuances of the value 4 value philosophy, the different monet…
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Conversations That Just Go Nowhere | What Makes Communication Genuine?
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Ever talked with someone and you feel like you're just spinning wheels? In Episode #433 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the definition of pseudo and interactive communication, why it matters to have etiquette whilst conversing, Tim F/Sam Harris/Joe Rogan, passion and hearing the things that people don't say, what it was like to talk to a lawyer (Tr…
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EMIL JURESIC | Founder, CEO, Property Developer and Endurance
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Emil Juresic. BOOM. Probably the best word to describe the man. Join on me on today's conversation with Emil, where I do my best to hang on to the topics, the energy and enthusiasm. We covered real estate, endurance, mental fortitude and make sure you check out one unconventional thought from Emil. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world…
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Longevity Schmongevity | Or Is There Actually Something To It?
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I think trying to live longer is mostly BS, Juan might disagree with me though. In Episode #432 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: our starting positions and biases, the intense people who make up the longevity movement, some of the outlandish claims that are made, the double PayPal craziness, what they get right about living longer, why sleep/eating …
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NICK MALSTER | The Advertising Industry, Creating Viral V4V Clips & The Future Of Fountain
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Nick Malster is the cofounder of Fountain Podcasts and former brand manager in the advertising industry. In Conversation #101, Nick and I discuss: his passions of music/skiing, why he has decided to stop drinking, how v4v compares to advertising models, why Fountain is focused upon podcast clipping, future features you'll find within his podcasting…
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Protecting Yourself Online | Passwords, Privacy & Data Breaches
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What should we be doing to maintain a healthy digital hygiene? In Episode #431 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why this topic felt like work to Juan, how companies think about cyber security, the Stuxnet virus plus a Dutchman receiving American military emails, Butters the abused dog, our argument over what consists an 'attack', the coming era of m…
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TOFE EVANS | Fatherhood, Running, Ambition & Life
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Tofe Evans is a father, a runner and a friend. In Conversation #100, Tofe and I discuss: Fatherhood, the meaning of ambition when it compares to previous efforts, running, mentality in fitness and in life, regret and shame.. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost! Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (1:12) - Running and cha…
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Figuring Out Relationships | What Makes A Great Lover/Friend/Parent/Child?
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Is there anything we can do to be better to our loved ones? In Episode #430 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why you want to make/reflect on good times, our reluctance to interfere in other people's lives, the 9gag meme that had me chuckling, Juan bring tequila snacks to celebrate, my questionable dog-sitting abilities and why our selfishness has ru…
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The Podcast Industry | Observations From The Inside
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I've spent a lot of time in the depths of what's going on, so it's time to tell you what I've learnt. In Episode #429 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the evolution of podcasting across it's 20 year history, the good/bad parts of what happens on the inside, why advertising screws everything up, why you'll never be able to make ridiculous money from …
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COLE MCCORMICK | Digital Media In LA, Using AI In V4V Cinema & Magic Mushroom Fun Time
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Cole McCormick is a filmmaker, podcaster, voice actor and host of the 'AMERICAPLUS' podcast. In Conversation #99, Cole and I discuss: his energetic creativity as a child, what the Hollywood world is actually like, how the Value 4 Value model has inspired his podcasts/films, combining AI with live action and v4v music to create his short film 'Magic…
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Glory & Triumph Beckons | Do You Have The Ambition To Take It?
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Are we going to take over the world :o In Episode #428 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the desire to pursue something, what Juan wants to do with the podcast, why I appear to be rather unambitious, links to conscientiousness and neuroticism, whether you can artificially create ambition and if it is necessary for a good life. Huge thanks to Queenmot…
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12 Weeks to Powerlifting Success: My Journey, Techniques, and Equipment Explained!
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Join me in my latest adventure on 'The Mere Mortals in Motion' series! In this video, I embark on a 12-week powerlifting journey, diving deep into the strategies, equipment, and science behind successful powerlifting. From baseline assessments to progressive overload, I discuss my personal plan and goals, including a 10% improvement in my lifts. Wh…
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TJ DOERFEL | V4V Reigniting Passion, Music Industry Problems & Performing In A Family Band
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TJ Doerfel (also known as Sir TJ The Wrathful) is a musician in the band 'The Doerfels' and host of the 'Into The Doerfel-Verse' podcast. In Conversation #98, TJ and I discuss: life on the road with 10 siblings, his experience of grinding away in the music industry, how he came across 'value 4 value music', why he started a podcast to interact with…
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My Mooscles Are Getting Bigger | Altering Your Body Composition
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How have our bodies changed after 10+ years of training? In Episode #427 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the stats say I'm top heavy and unbalanced, the data that I capture to measure my progress, Juan's reasons for focusing on health instead of size, how different sports can change your body composition and why it's unlikely you'll care how yo…
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Updates On Our Upgrades | It's About Time To Collaborate & Grow
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Get the latest goss on what is coming for the new year and why it's about to get crazy. In Episode #426 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: discuss the strategy and philosophy behind the podcast, Mere Mortals, the importance of sustainability and consistency in podcasting, providing valuable content to listeners, why I want to focus more on live audio …
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Buying A New Home | What To Consider & Look Out For
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What has Juan learnt from buying a property for his young family? In Episode #425 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: all the factors that go into buying a property, my prioritisation of social and financial freedom, whether there is a housing bubble here at the moment and if the metaverse/digital world will have any effect of future house prices. Mass…
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All Moments Must End | Choosing Between Self and Shared Memories
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A continuation from the last 'Musings' but with the focus now on the group instead of the individual. In Episode #424 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: whether I'm being selfish by choosing to create memories just for me, why axe throwing places aren't fond of photos, 'The Inevitable' and 'The Three-Body Problem' books, why September 11/GFC/Covid wer…
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