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Tired of how disconnected we’ve become? Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Hosted by Asher Bykov and Joey Bykov, Depolarized is a show dedicated to building a generational toolkit to heal a divided world. We hope this show energizes you to join the conversations shaping our world. Previous guests include Gary Vaynerchuk, Nupol Kiazolu, Cal Newport, Nadya Okamoto, Max Reisinger, and Clover Hogan. Formerly known as The Debate Without Debate Podcast.
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Oren Soffer explains shooting The Creator with Greig Fraser and Gareth Edwards. This episode is brought to you by Voice123, the best place to find voice actors for your projects: https://voice123.co/3LAb4Bw Oren Soffer is a rapidly rising cinematographer behind the stunning sci-fi film, The Creator. We brought him onto The FILM CRUX Podcast with Ho…
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Lion El Aton shares the secrets to making money as a creator that he learned from building FILM CRUX into a $20 million dollar company. This episode is brought to you by Voice123, the best place to find voice actors for your projects: https://voice123.co/3LAb4Bw Lion El Aton is the Founder of FILM CRUX, a world-renowned company designed to help you…
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Josh Olufemii shares the secrets that grew his YouTube channel Olufemii to over a half a million subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Voice123, the best place to find voice actors for your projects: https://voice123.com Josh Olufemii is a YouTuber and content creator at the forefront of teaching quality video production. From his origins,…
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The Writer's Journey is the must-read book on screenwriting and storytelling. Author Christopher Vogler covers some of his best tips to help you tell better stories. Christopher Vogler is a best-selling author known for The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers, bringing the concept of The Hero's Journey to film, and his work for Disney, i…
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Iconic cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra talks shooting music videos for artists like Kendrick Lamar, film vs. digital, and establishing the look for the critically acclaimed hit FX show The Bear. Adam Newport-Berra is known for his incredible cinematography on series like The Bear and Euphoria, films like The Last Black Man in San Francisco, and …
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Episode 62: Seth Godin is a twenty-time best-selling author, entrepreneur, and most of all, a teacher. His writing has been read by millions across 37 languages and his teachings have transformed generations on business, creativity, and personal growth. A special thank you to Jim Ziolkowski for making this interview possible and an additional thank…
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Visionary director David Slade talks shooting Hannibal, the language of cinema, and his new film, Dark Harvest. David Slade is renowned for the dark creativity he brings directing films and series like Hannibal, Black Mirror, Hard Candy, 30 days of Night, and more. This episode is brought to you by FILM CRUX+, your new filmmaking library. For every…
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Episode 61: Macken Murphy is a scientist, writer, and educator on human mating behavior. He has gained popularity for his snappy, research-based TikTok and his weekly podcast about animals, Species, recommended by both Apple and BBC’s Wildlife magazine. He is currently researching male beautification at the University of Melbourne and holds degrees…
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Episode 60: Andy Jiang is the internet’s favorite storytelling detective. Through his short and long-form content, he has uncovered some of the world’s most incredible hidden stories. 0:00 Intro 0:10 The greenscreen effect 1:18 Investing in production 3:26 A previous guest 4:32 Why hidden stories? 8:15 The right story to tell 11:36 Sourcing stories…
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Episode 59: Jim Ziolkowski is the founder, president, and CEO of buildOn, a non-profit organization that builds schools in developing countries and runs community-service programs for underserved high school students in America. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Creator Camp 1:00 What is buildOn? 2:33 Early childhood 4:19 A journey to service 10:58 Fear of the unkno…
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Episode 58: Timm Chiusano is a Fortune 100 Creative Executive by day and a TikTok creator by night. He’s highly respected for his ability to blend the art and science of effective marketing in both his professional and personal life. This episode features a special guest host: Max Reisinger. He is a creator and entrepreneur documenting what it mean…
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Episode 57: Annie Long is a 16-year-old student, content creator, and entrepreneur. Don’t let her young age fool you, though. Annie is a socially savvy, story-conscious leader on a mission to help Gen Z young women to leverage their youth through purpose-driven productivity to impact their communities. 0:00 Intro 0:21 LinkedIn DM 2:49 Why create? 4…
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Episode 56: Claire Atkin is the cofounder of Check My Ads, a nonprofit aiming to defund disinformation online. To date, they have taken money out of the pockets of several prominent far-right outlets, most notably Breitbart. Now, they have set their sight on their toughest opponent to date: Fox News. 0:00 Intro 0:27 A polarizing road trip experienc…
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Episode 55: Venerable Tri Dao is a Theravada Buddhist monk with 1.3 million followers on TikTok. He is on a mission to inspire the world through his own change and transformation. 0:00 Intro 0:12 The rise of the celebrity monk 3:28 Scaling impact through social media 6:35 Mental fortitude 11:03 A hotline for happiness 14:28 Finding comfort in relig…
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Academy Award nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher joins us on the first ever episode of the new FILM CRUX Podcast with Host DiAnté Jenkins! Lawrence Sher is a renowned DP whose films include Joker, The Hangover, and the upcoming Joker: Folie á Deux. He's also the creator of the searchable film still website ShotDeck. This episode is brought to …
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Episode 53: In the age of clickbait and biased news, we have lost faith in legacy institutions to provide us with the information we need. Arjun Moorthy is the CEO and co-founder of The Factual, a tech startup providing unbiased news on trending topics. The Factual’s wide array of products helps its users analyze how credible a story is based on a …
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Episode 52: Thanasi Dilos is the 17-year-old co-founder of Civics Unplugged, a digital-first team and community of Gen Z leaders committed to building a brighter future for American democracy, and a National Geographic Young Explorer. Thanasi is a civics and social activist uplifting youth work by collaborating with fundraising platforms to drive r…
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Episode 51: Clover Hogan is a 21-year-old climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety, and the founder of Force of Nature - a youth-led organization empowering Gen Z to step up, rather than shut down, in the face of the climate crisis. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of For…
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Episode 50: Politics is inaccessible. Mitchell Rosenberg is on a mission to change that reality. Mitchell Rosenberg is the founder of Simplified, a media startup focused on creating new ways to engage with politics via short form explainers. He is also a legislative assistant for California Governor Gavin Newsom. Connect with Mitchell Rosenberg: ht…
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Episode 49: Over the last two months, there has been increased attention on Black Lives Matter. Today, however, the news cycle is beginning to divert its attention from the movement. This week, we spoke with Black Lives Matter NY President Nupol Kiazolu to determine how Black Lives Matter will move forward now that it isn’t “trending.” Nupol is a p…
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Episode 48: Addicted to social media? You don’t want to miss this week’s episode with Cal Newport! Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including…
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Episode 47: The episode you have all been waiting for! Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee) is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holdings company, as well as the CEO of VaynerMedia, an advertising agency for Fortune 100 clients. Over the last decade, GaryVee has been integral in the social media space, both as a personality and as…
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Episode 46: Travel might not seem polarizing at first, but when you take into account racial, economic, and cultural differences, things get more complex. This week’s guests are Jules Hatfield and Christine Williams are the dynamic duo from Don’t Forget to Move, an award-winning travel blog that focuses on uncovering the coolest destinations around…
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Episode 45: As difficult conversations about race, income inequality, and public health continue across the globe, we wanted to bring you an episode that highlights a unique aspect of this moment in time: digitalization. Social platforms have shown immense potential in raising donations and disseminating of crucial, often overlooked, information. H…
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Episode 44: Max Reisinger is a 17-year-old content creator and entrepreneur. You may recognize him from his most popular videos where he has filmed a day in his life at public school in France and in America. His YouTube channel alone has over 10 million collective views and close to 200,000 subscribers upon releasing this episode! More recently, M…
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Episode 43: You don’t want to miss this masterclass in strategic communication! This week’s episode is sure to help you in both your personal and professional life. Keisha also drops some gems on how activists can effectively communicate their message to actualize change in light of the recent attention to #BlackLivesMatter. So, make sure to tune i…
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Episode 42: Justine Humenansky is a managing partner at Dorm Room Fund, a venture capital firm designed to help student founders go from the earliest stage to the seed stage and beyond. Dorm Room Fund provides founders with a strong network of investors, world-class mentors, and a $20,000 check. They have invested in 200 startups who’ve raised $400…
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Episode 41: Jonathan Metzl has spent his career researching some of the most polarizing topics in America including race, gun policy, mental health, and healthcare policy. He is the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the Director of the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashvill…
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Episode 40: What do meditation, solitude, and grit have in common? Benny Brisk, 18, employs all these unconventional strategies to improve his music production game. Check out Benny’s music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/24bxJV826IMRCcJCR9e6L9 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/benny-brisk/id1462475833 Instagram: https://www.…
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Episode 38: He went to Harvard. He worked for Morgan Stanley. And then, everything changed. Join us as we talk to Gly Gabriel about his journey to becoming a vision execution coach and keeping happiness as your North Star. Connect with Gly: https://www.glygabriel.com/ Episodes coming daily. Want us to address a specific topic? Message us: https://l…
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Episode 37: Want to learn how Joey got so fit without any equipment? Tune into today’s episode for a breakdown of the workouts he is implementing! Episodes coming daily. Want us to address a specific topic? Message us: https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast Music By: Dj Quads @ https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads © 2020 The Debate Without …
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Episode 36: Democrats and Republicans are unifying to address this crisis but division still prevails. Plus, Joey and Asher give their hot takes on how coronavirus policies will impact America and affect voting! Episodes coming daily! Want us to address a specific topic? Message us! https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast Music By: Dj Quads…
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Episode 35: Feeling anxious and stressed about the coronavirus? Joey and Asher provide some insightful tips to prevent social distancing from becoming social isolation.Episodes coming daily!Want us to address a specific topic? Message us:https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast© 2020 The Debate Without Debate LLC…
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Episode 34: We know that these times are bringing a lot of changes. One of those changes: tons of free time. Joey and Asher discuss some solutions to alleviate your boredom during the coronavirus outbreak and update you on how they are doing. Episodes coming daily! Want to address a specific topic? Message us! https://linktr.ee/thedebatewithoutdeba…
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Episode 33: Hey! We talked with Zoe Seliktar about some amazing stuff this week. Hope you enjoy! Drop us a message on our socials: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ - Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com - Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well! …
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Episode 32: Everett and Asher talk about SeeChange, a platform that rewards you for doing good! Listen closely for this DWD exclusive uncovering the whole process. Have a differing opinion? Drop us a message on our socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutd…
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Episode 31: Hey! We talked with Justin Lafazan about some amazing stuff this week. Hope you enjoy! Drop us a message on our socials: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ - Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com - Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well…
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Episode 30: Welcome back to the DWD podcast and to a continuing segment on the podcast called the Roundtable: a series where we invite multiple guests on the pod to have a discussion about a particular topic. This week’s topic: what is it like to grow up liberal in the South? Our two guests, Asher Desai and Bradley Fugetta, discuss their experience…
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Episode 29: What is it like organizing a campaign? Is capitalism the best economic system? Should the USA retreat from being the leader of the Global World Order? This week, Asher had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Kehoe. Sam is fresh off of organizing a campaign for Seattle City Council as campaign manager for Gene Burrus. He has a ton of u…
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Episode 28: Hey! Hope you enjoy our episode with Anna Grace Hottinger from Fridays For Future! Nitty-gritty stuff: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message …
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Episode 27: Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode! This week, Asher talked with Charles Andre Jolly, co-founder of Sky Water Financial, a financial services startup that focuses on helping mom and pop shops. If you enjoy this episode, let us know by rating and commenting on Apple Podcast. It really helps us grow the project and shows us th…
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Episode 26: Hey! Hope you enjoy our episode with Shreya from Nourish America! Nitty-gritty stuff: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as…
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Episode 25: This week, Asher moved into college. As a result of his orientation, he barely had time to watch the news or keep informed. Check out this episode of The Debate Without Debate Podcast in collaboration with Young Democracy to hear what happens when politically conscious young adults take a break from an ever consuming 24/7 politics-news …
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Episode 24: Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast/ Email: thedebatewithoutdebatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to send us an audio message through Anchor as well! Music Credit: Dj Quads Track Name: Process Music By: Dj Quads @ https://soundcl…
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Episode 23: Two weeks ago, twenty Democrat hopefuls went on stage in Detroit, Michigan to make their pitch for President of the United States. The debates featured many passionate attempts to capture the American electorate’s support. However, as we watched these debates, we couldn’t help but think that there was a massive misstep in the debates: t…
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Episode 22: How do we end global poverty? This week, Jackson Labell-Nevard and Alexa Shamie of The Transition Project hopped on a call to help us answer this pressing question. The Transition Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to find employment for financially disadvantaged individuals while ensuring that they smoothly transition into t…
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Episode 21: He dropped 70 POUNDS in one summer. Many of his own friends couldn’t even recognize him after the transformation! Aaron Souferi came on the pod this week to discuss his transformation, bullying, and how he keeps the weight off. Connect with The Debate Without Debate Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedwdpodcast/ Facebook: www.face…
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Episode 20: “One in four women struggled to afford period products in the last year because of a lack of income. The first city wide study that was done about period poverty in St. Louis found that 46% of low-income women had to choose between a meal and period products every month. Periods are the number one reason why women miss school in develop…
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