My attempt at being a philosophizing comedian

Average Joe Talk Show

#Comedy #Dr. Lara E. Starcevich

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir , Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times . Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary (InnSæi: The Power of Intuition), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund: Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/ LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Yeah I know. Be funnier. Well you gotta start somewhere. So listen or not. It’s up to you. My goal is the same: to find a kernel of truth wherever I go.

67 episodes

My attempt at being a philosophizing comedian

Average Joe Talk Show

published 4 years ago

M4A•Episode home

Yeah I know. Be funnier. Well you gotta start somewhere. So listen or not. It’s up to you. My goal is the same: to find a kernel of truth wherever I go.

67 episodes

#Comedy #Dr. Lara E. Starcevich

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Casey's story of family, transformation and the power of music to heal 50:38

40 weeks ago50:38

50:38

Casey is one amazing person. If you are ever lucky enough to sit in her presence, you'll know what I mean. There aren't many people these days who have such a natural gift for making you feel like your soul is enjoying a toasty, warm campfire but she has the gift! Thank you Casey for sharing your story!…

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DO tell BOUtelle! 8:14

2 years ago8:14

8:14

DO tell BOUtelle! My comedian friend Steve from Forks tells it all…you go Steve-o!!!

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Matt, a Scottish bloke with wisdom above and beyond his years 2:38

2 years ago2:38

2:38

Here is a very cool Scottish dude named Matt who has traveled a LOT and has his own best life advice

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Ian from Great Britain shares his best life advice 3:03

2 years ago3:03

3:03

I love hearing people’s stories and getting their wisdom extracted from their experiences. Thanks Ian!

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Jenny’s best life advice from her fam 7:47

2 years ago7:47

7:47

A great audience member during my Edinburgh Fringe ‘Finger Show’ volunteered to be spontaneously interviewed. Thanks Jenny!!!

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Standup Glaswegian comic ALVIN BANG at a pub somewhere in EdinBRAH 46:59

2 years ago46:59

46:59

Standup Glaswegian comic ALVIN BANG and I chat it up at a pub somewhere in EdinBRAH (that’s how it’s properly pronounced). ;)

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Edinburghian Bill’s wise life advice 5:10

2 years ago5:10

5:10

Guest ‘Bill’ chats with me as part of my ‘Finger Show’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festivaln

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Standup Bits 9:07

2 years ago9:07

9:07

Random bits I might perform someday at an open mic

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It’s about being in the here and now and not in La La Land 12:01

2 years ago12:01

12:01

In this episode, I come to accept my boring life and see the beauty in it

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Apology cleansing 17:18

2 years ago17:18

17:18

I’m done with it! No more! You can’t make me do it anymore, Canadian upbringing!! No no nyet!!!!!

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Who or what you love says a lot about who you is 8:29

3 years ago8:29

8:29

In this episode I ramble and rattle on about how I am like my two cats Momo and Ryan. How are you like the ones that you love?

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Why make a podcast 4:57

3 years ago4:57

4:57

Here I go in my rambling philosophical way expounding on the beauty of podcasts

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If I had a superpower it would be… 4:22

3 years ago4:22

4:22

Im yapping about how hard it is to resist the gazillion things each day that I want to take in besides what I’m SUPPOSED to be doing

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Fun, social experiment 5:21

3 years ago5:21

5:21

Lara likes to try odd social experiments with people she walks past in the street. Why? Bc she enjoys being unpredictable.

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Christopher Robin - the most Average Joe of all Joe’s!!! 1:04:23

3 years ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Chris joins me remotely from Pennsylvania to shed light on many subjects including life in the army as a musician and philosophy through golf metaphors! Thanks Chris!!

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Ryan the cat puppet and I shoot the shite 10:22

3 years ago10:22

10:22

Ryan and I have a heart to paw talk about the real stuff and stuffing that fills up his limbs and mine. #puppet #travel #art #life

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Exposure Therapy and my fear of being boring sounding 10:45

3 years ago10:45

10:45

I yammer on in this one hoping to get used to the idea that I can and will be boring sometimes and the world won’t end if I am.

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Thoughts that I think when I stink and I’m totally alone 12:34

3 years ago12:34

12:34

#philosophy #psychology #positivity #solitude #peace

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End the Podcast 9:19

3 years ago9:19

9:19

I silly dilly dally with the thought of ending it. The podcast, I mean. Not it, as in it. Puhleez I’m not depressed. Just playin. #humor #psychology #communication #joke

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Verbal dribbles 13:20

4 years ago13:20

13:20

I have decided that I’m just going to yap about stuff and if anyone listens then great. And if they don’t I don’t take care but I do.

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“Ted the Loquacious Gardener” as performed by Shannon Cosgrove and moi! :) 10:08

4 years ago10:08

10:08

Shannon and I talk about and, more importantly, DO improv by playing the Groundlings game ‘Ted the Loquacious Gardener.’

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Calvin and Bad Bunny 10:28

4 years ago10:28

10:28

Calvin and reggaeton and rigatoni and average Joe and somebody and me. Jk and Jon.

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Philosophizing comedian part 2 17:38

4 years ago17:38

17:38

I’m still rambling about nothing. But I think it’s fun. Maybe you will too?

Average Joe Talk Show

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My attempt at being a philosophizing comedian 20:15

4 years ago20:15

20:15

Yeah I know. Be funnier. Well you gotta start somewhere. So listen or not. It’s up to you. My goal is the same: to find a kernel of truth wherever I go.

Average Joe Talk Show

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From Georgia to here 1:39

4 years ago1:39

1:39

From Georgia to here - Holton the bartender at Applebee’s gave me a glimpse of his life.

Average Joe Talk Show

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Grocery Store Stories on the Conveyor Belt of Life 22:59

4 years ago22:59

22:59

Brief snippets of glimpses of interesting folks I’ve met working at a grocery store. From Maude the ‘yes ma’am’ grandma to the New Yorker standup comedian older spicy lady.

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Welcome to my new old podcast! 15:31

4 years ago15:31

15:31

I’m expanding. No more just interviewing others. I might monologue. I might dialogue. I might improvise. I might pimprovise. Who knows? Who cares? No one is listening so it doesn’t matter. Woooeeeeee!!!

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Gary from Saskatchewan talks about his fruit and nuts 10:16

4 years ago10:16

10:16

I hook up, I mean meet up with my ole buddy Gary in this totally improvised imaginary chat about next to nothing silliness.

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The Easter egg special with guest chicks Clarence, Petunia and Creamy Butter Chicken 5:14

4 years ago5:14

5:14

It’s Easter!!! Time to speak chickenese and get my egg on! Come peep out with me and our three new pals on our mini game farm.

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The power of self talk 14:35

4 years ago14:35