Finding Zeal

In this episode, Cohen and Josh try something new out where they dive into a passion that is not necessarily directly tied to a career. The passion focus of this episode is traveling/ adventuring. Josh specifically recounts his last trip to Yosemite and why traveling means so much to him. He also shares some funny stories from times he has been on the road.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh share their thoughts on how their view on pursuing your passion as a career choice has changed. They also talk about how this new view might affect the podcast moving forward and even their lives at the present. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a look at the Savannah Bananas - a baseball team created by Jesse Cole playing by its own rules. The league they play in during the summer is a regular baseball league but how they play during the rest of the year is completely different and much more fan focussed. They have gone viral on TikTok and sold out every stadium that they have played in since being created in 2015. Cohen and Josh take a look at the mind behind them and some of their takeaways from the business model that has been created.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a look into the life of Banksy - a graffiti artist who used his art to change the world. Banksy has been doing graffiti since the early nineties an always done it with a meaning - typically something in relation to politics or a global issue. He has accomplished this many times and been able to make a career out of it all while remaining completely anonymous. They analyze his life and share insights on how he effectively changed the world and meshed his passions well. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a look at the famous musical artist - Mike Posner. Posner is best known for his hits “I took a pill in Ibiza” and “Cooler than me”. However, he also took 6 months out of his life to walk across the U.S. in 2019. Cohen and Josh share his story from past to present and why doing something like this could be beneficial for everyone.

In this BONUS episode, Cohen, Josh, and Pierce discuss the grocery store industry and some of its most interesting new developments. They also talk about how Josh and Cohen recently got their Aggie rings and Josh dunking his in a very uncommon substance for his ring dunk. Lastly, Cohen and Josh share some interesting ideas they have for the podcast's future and possibilities moving forward. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Daniel Lee - a Sophomore Business major at Texas A&M from South Korea originally but more recently Cedar Park. Daniel shares his experience being an immigrant and how that has shaped his life. Daniel also talks about his passion for the gospel and shares his testimony in-depth to display that passion. Daniel is thinking about going into seminary after graduation to be a pastor. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Mark Johnson - the Associate Professor of Practice for Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and the Director of the Professors of Practice Program. Colonel Johnson spent 29 years in service of the U.S. Military after graduating from Texas A&M and shares his experiences from that and how that translated into industry. He also shares his view about industry and how to properly enjoy what work you are doing and why that is important. Colonel Johnson plans to finish his career at A&M as a Professor.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Nicholas Wright-Eulitt - a junior Finance major at Texas A&M in the Aggies in Wall Street Program. Nick talks about how he came to A&M and decided to go into investment banking. He shares how it works and the internships that he has gone through to do it. Nick also shares the way that he has gotten involved with NFTs and Crypto with big wins and losses. Nick plans to intern at 70 hours a week at Truist Financial.

In this BONUS episode, Cohen, Josh, and Pierce discuss current events in sports, movies, and their lives. They particularly spend a lot of time talking about the craziness of march madness and all of the free agency buzz that has been going on. They also share their thoughts on the new batman movie and why some might think it is mid and some might think it is the best on yet. Lastly, they spend some time talking about some craziness that has gone on in Josh's life lately regarding his degree.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Derek King - a freshman architecture major at Texas A&M. Derek shares what going to school for architecture is like and how they prepare you for the industry. He also speaks about what made architecture so enticing for him and his passion behind it. Derek plans to finish out his undergrad at A&M and pursue his masters at A&M as well to become a licensed architect.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Daniel Garraway - a Physics major at Texas A&M. Daniel ran track at A&M for 2 years but doesn’t get to talk too much about that and instead spends most of his time explaining quantum mechanics. Daniel shares a lot about what he is specifically passionate about in physics (quantum mechanics) and the effects it may have on society moving forward. Daniel plans to go into research regarding quantum mechanics after finishing undergrad and grad school.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Summer Moon - a Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Science with a focus on Child Development graduate from Texas A&M. Summer talks about her passion for missions, the time that she spent in Zambia, and the culture shock that she experienced. She also spends time talking about her passion for youth development and the way that she found a career path into working with kids. Summer is spending time in College Station right now to figure out what the next chapter in her life holds.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a step away from the regularly schedule programming (don't worry we will be back next week). Instead, they have on Pierce - one of their great friends and adamant podcast listener. The style of this episode is much different and mainly focusses on what is going on in the the world and in the finding zeal crew's lives as well. This episode focusses on current sports buzz, potential show and movie spoilers, and some personal stories as well.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Luke Smith - a senior Petroleum Engineering major at Texas A&M University. Luke has spent multiple summers with different petroleum companies involved with different aspects of the industry. Luke takes some time to share about what being a petroleum engineer entails and the 4 different sections that a petroleum engineers can be involved with. He also shares a bit about the book “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels” and how fossil fuels won’t be phased out in the coming years. Luke plans to work with a downstream petroleum company after graduation.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Ben Hanik - a youth fellow at Grace Bible Church (Creekside). Ben shares how he tried a variety of things before coming to the conclusion of going into ministry. Ben graduated from A&M with a degree in non-profit management last May but won’t be using his degree in his career moving forward. Ben plans to finish out his time with the fellows program and then go into youth ministry!

In this episode, Cohen and Josh talk about the importance of setting goals. They share three key takeaways from Ali Abdaal’s youtube video “I WAS WRONG - How I Set Goals” and their own personal beliefs in regards to setting goals and achieving them. Through their time working on this podcast, the importance of setting goals has become very apparent to both of them. With 2022 starting recently, they thought talking about setting goals in the latest episode would be very beneficial for the listeners and even themselves.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Daine Holsteen - a senior Film and Television Production major at USC in Los Angeles. Daine shares his advice for aspiring filmmakers and what he would have done if he knew what he knows now back in high school. Daine also takes time to talk about what being a Christian in a primarily secular industry looks like. Daine will be finishing out his final semester at USC and graduating in May and plans to work for a production company or a nonprofit based in LA.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Trevor Motes - a Junior Cinema Media Arts major at Biola University in Southern California. Trevor shares the secrets that he has obtained in his short time in the movie industry and his experiences with his internship with a production company. Trevor also shares a look into one of the best film schools in the nation and how they operate. Trevor plans to finish out his schooling at Biola and pursue his career in film.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Clint Swinney - a financial planner of over 25 years. Clint shares some insight into finding the ideal path for yourself and some of how he ended up where he is. Clint also gives some brief advice for a young person (or old person) readying themselves to step into a career. Clint currently works for a big bank and has a daughter and son both at Baylor.

Cohen and Josh interview Brandon Swinney -  a senior Pre-Med and Philosophy major at Baylor. Brandon took his time on the podcast to share how he ended up following the medical path and shared some advice for aspiring doctors. He also shared some laughs and philosophical questions that stirred everyones minds. Brandon plans to finish his last semester at Baylor while applying for Med School and hoping to be at one soon after graduation. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Drew Newman - a senior communications major at Texas A&M. Drew spends his time on the podcast by sharing parts of his testimony and his ambitious goal of retiring by the age of 26. Drew also shares about one of his business ideas and the benefits and tricks behind passive income. Drew has 2 semesters remaining at A&M and plans to start his hopefully short career after that.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a look at the life of MrBeast - one of the most successful youtubers of all time. His rise to fame has happened over the last few years when he blew up for videos such as "Counting to 100,000" or "Giving $10,000 to a Homeless Man". His tactics for making money off youtube are not typical as all of his profits go straight back into his videos. Cohen and Josh take a look at the one main reason he is able to accomplish all of his crazy feats and share tangible insight into how you might accomplish something huge too. MrBeast is currently working on a project called "TeamSeas", where he is attempting to get rid of over 30 million pounds of trash. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh have Caden Cantwell - a communication major. Caden talks on the importance of mental health and some of the initiatives he has taken to approach mental health. Caden also talks about his major and how he has tied all of his passions together. Caden is currently finishing his junior year at Texas A&M and hopes to take his expertise into the workforce soon.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Jackson Pollard - a senior Mechanical Engineer at Texas A&M and one of Josh's roommates. Jackson talks about each of his internships with Lockheed Martin (a defense industry supergiant) and a high-level view of what they entailed. Jackson also shares some advice for those looking into engineering or the defense industry while also sneaking in funny stories like how he ruined a couple hundred dollar paint job on his second day. Jackson has two more semesters of college and then he will hire on full-time with Lockheed Martin.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh start a new series called "Industry Breakdown". In this series, they will be taking a look at a new industry every episode and sharing some insight. In this particular episode, they break down the AI/ Robotics industry. They introduce each topic in a broad way, share what is interesting and jobs that stem from the industry. 

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Doug Meyerdirk - a missionary in Slovakia for 27 years. Doug talks about how he made the decision to move his life and family across the world. He also shares about his experience with the Slovakian mafia and time spent with the Slovakian president. Doug is currently back in the U.S. working with the local church and investing in the community of College Station.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Jake Nethery - a farmboy with a lot of hidden insight and talent. Jake shares about his experience starting a business at 15 and how he was able to make quite a pretty penny off of it. Jake currently attends trade school to be a mechanical tech and works part-time for John Deere at the same time.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh tackle the question "What if I don't want to go to college straight out of high school?". They accomplish this by  introducing the many alternatives available, ranging from apprenticeship to online learning to the military. They then dive deeper into the pros and cons of each found from their research and personal experiences.

In this episode, Cohen and Josh interview Kash Waggy - a community health major. Kash talks about her experience leading a student organization of over 500 students while also maintaining two jobs and her grades. She also shares what community health is all about and the field of work that she plans to enter after college. Kash is currently finishing her senior year of college and plans to either enter a fellowship program for ministry or head into the work environment.

In this episode, Josh and Cohen interview one of Cohen's long-time friends Wilson White. Wilson talks about his experience transferring from Midwestern State to Texas A&M and how he made that decision. He also gives insight into how he creates storylines for books and novels. Wilson is currently working on writing and publishing his first book and shares the challenges that come with attempting to publish a book in college. 

Cohen and Josh interview Meghann Schneider who is great friends with both of them. Meghann originally came into college intending to be a veterinarian but then decided to go into full-time ministry. Meghann dives deeper into what being a sheep girl looks like and why being a veterinarian was so enticing. Then she transitions into why she decided to go into full-time ministry instead, the process behind it, and how it affects her daily life.

Cohen and Josh interview Calvin Small who is one of Cohen's best friends. Calvin is a civil engineer at Texas A&M University who is heavily involved in the field. On this episode, Calvin shares the intricate details of obtaining an internship early and the secret insides of a water tower.

Cohen and Josh interview Hannah Lei who is one of Josh's best friends. Hannah is a software engineer who graduated from Rice University and has had an internship with Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Uber. On this episode, Hannah shares her hot takes and experience with companies.

Cohen and Josh dive into the life of Steve Jobs and the way he fully pursued his passion. He might not have done it in the most orthodox way, but there are many lessons that can be taken from his life. Some things Steve Jobs did should be imitated and some things should not.

Cohen and Josh give Niklas Christl's tips to find your passion. Niklas Christl is a youtuber who has been growing at an insane rate. He decided to pursue his passion of videomaking full time instead of your typical 9-5 office job. At the time of this upload, he has grown over 350,000 subscribers in the last year.

Cohen and Josh talk a little about what led them to start this podcast and what it is all about. Josh dives deeper into why he wanted to be a mechanical engineer and his internship with Lockheed Martin that he's had since high school. Cohen talks about industrial distribution and thinking about dropping out of college.

Welcome to Finding Zeal! Why should you listen to this podcast? Great question, so here's our value proposition. We're two college students from Texas A&M who want to encourage people to live a zealous life. We believe people are at their best when they are pursuing something they are truly passionate about. That's why the goal of this podcast is to help people find and follow their passion! We aim to do this by sharing interviews with people who have found success in doing what they love. Whether it's starting your own business, traveling the world, or working at camp, we want to inspire people to follow their dreams!