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Wild Conjecture

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A podcast dedicated to exploring the human condition through wild conjecture.
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Ep. 26 - Self Care in the Age of Contagion

Wild ConjectureMar 24, 2020

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Ep. 37 - Wild Conjecture - Cognitive Biases

Ep. 37 - Wild Conjecture - Cognitive Biases

In this ep we learn about cognitive biases, the subconscious inner workings of decision making, and how they shape the decisions we make. Listen to this episode! Everybody's doing it....

Mar 28, 202155:36
Ep. 36 - Wild Conjecture - Energy

Ep. 36 - Wild Conjecture - Energy

Where does energy come from? What are the different sources of energy that exist today? What about the future? How am I able to charge my phone at night so easily? And what happens when that system collapses? We get to the bottom of this, well, we go somewhere with it, AND WE USE A LOT OF ENERGY TO GET THERE.

Mar 24, 202159:07
Ep. 35 - Wild Conjecture - Reddit VS Wallstreet

Ep. 35 - Wild Conjecture - Reddit VS Wallstreet

It's the topic du jour, r/WallstreetBets, Wallstreet, Stocks, Reddit, tik tok is out and short squeezing is in. We try to unpack what happens when Reddit meets Wallstreet and where it all goes from here. This is not investing advice folks!

Feb 18, 202146:20
Ep. 34 - Wil Conjecture - Ergonomics

Ep. 34 - Wil Conjecture - Ergonomics

What's your optimal way to work? Is it sitting? Standing? Laying? Walking? With so many people working from home, ergonomics is playing a more critical role than ever. We crack open what ergonomics mean to us and maybe help you understand what it means to you too. 

Jan 20, 202154:17
Ep. 33 - Wild Conjecture - Buried Treasure

Ep. 33 - Wild Conjecture - Buried Treasure

We've all heard stories about buried treasure in one way or another. In this episode we talk about modern day tales of buried treasure and a specific modern day hunt that Matt is involved in that may or may not be the next Fyre Festival scam. Grab Nicholas Cage and let's find some treasure!

Dec 18, 202001:02:41
Ep. 32 - Wild Conjecture - Social Norms

Ep. 32 - Wild Conjecture - Social Norms

Making Eye contact, facing forward on an elevator, tipping your server - these are all social norms that we adhere to and if we don't we get put in social jail. We explore what social norms really are, how they come about, and what future norms might come about based on current trends.
May 20, 202001:24:23
Ep 31 - Wild Conjecture - Dreams

Ep 31 - Wild Conjecture - Dreams

In this episode we go deep into the subconscious and explore our dreams, nightmares, and meaning behind it all. How much can we really know about something that happens when we sleep? Are we recharging? Processing? Are we predicting the future? We explore these ideas and more!

May 09, 202059:46
Ep. 30 - Wild Conjecture - Listener Mail Grab Bag

Ep. 30 - Wild Conjecture - Listener Mail Grab Bag

In this episode we finally get to chipping away at the mountain of mail we get from our many dedicated listeners all around the globe. We rip through as many as we can and it makes for a lot of great wild conjecture. Thanks for all the great questions guys!!!!

Apr 27, 202059:04
Ep. 29 - Wild Conjecture - Snacks

Ep. 29 - Wild Conjecture - Snacks

We're all doing what we can to survive the pandemic by staying healthy both physically and mentally. Part of mental game might be sacrificing some of the physical game...by eating our favorite awesome snacks. (hands up emoji)

Apr 20, 202054:39
Ep. 28 - Wild Conjecture - Living in the UK with Patton Allison

Ep. 28 - Wild Conjecture - Living in the UK with Patton Allison

In this episode we are joined again by MSU Professor of Mechanical Engineering Patton Allison as he tells us about his life abroad in the UK. His stories offer refreshing insight into his days at Cambridge carrying out some of the oldest (if not the oldest) traditions in academia and traveling around Britain and the UK as an Ex Pat. 

Apr 08, 202042:16
Ep. 27 - Wild Conjecture - University with Patton Allison

Ep. 27 - Wild Conjecture - University with Patton Allison

In this fresh episode we are joined by Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University Patton Allison to discuss what it's like to teach during a pandemic. We also talk about our personal experiences going to University, how it compares now to when our boomer parents went to university, and we touch a little bit on Tiger King because let's be honest it's what's on all of our minds. 

Apr 02, 202039:46
Ep. 26 - Self Care in the Age of Contagion

Ep. 26 - Self Care in the Age of Contagion

In this episode we focus on some of the positive things we can do to take care of ourselves during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Mar 24, 202033:20
Ep. 25 - Wild Conjecture - Journalism and Media with Andrew Davis Part 2

Ep. 25 - Wild Conjecture - Journalism and Media with Andrew Davis Part 2

In this episode we continue our great discussion with video producer Andrew Davis where he pulls back the veil a little bit on what otherwise might be a unknown industry to most. We talk proper (or improper) posture when consuming 20 minute youtube content in bed, how the media has been changed by President Trump, when and when not to use ellipses, and more!

Mar 22, 202046:45
Ep. 24 - Wild Conjecture - Journalism and Media with Andrew Davis Part 1

Ep. 24 - Wild Conjecture - Journalism and Media with Andrew Davis Part 1

Where do you get your media? Do you ever wonder how your favorite news stories are created and produced? How has media and journalism changed over the years and who has been instrumental in that change? We talk with video producer Andrew Davis about these topics and more.

Mar 17, 202037:28
Ep. 23 - Wild Conjecture - Law & Order with Andrew Pace

Ep. 23 - Wild Conjecture - Law & Order with Andrew Pace

No, not the tv show, well... we cover that a little bit but this week we're joined by attorney Andrew Pace to discuss the law, why we have laws, some fun latin law words, trusts, big law, small law, all the good stuff! 

Feb 24, 202001:13:20
Ep. 22 - Wild Conjecture - Kids with Lauren Celenza

Ep. 22 - Wild Conjecture - Kids with Lauren Celenza

Kids, y'ever heard of em? Well, chances are, if you're alive then you once were a kid. Maybe you forgot what it's like to be a kid. We're talking with Child Development Researcher Lauren Celenza about what it means to be a kid, how to get down to their level (sometimes literally), and other fun topics involving our little ones.
Feb 17, 202001:04:27
Ep. 21 - Wild Conjecture - Phrases

Ep. 21 - Wild Conjecture - Phrases

In this episode we get the ball rolling by rattling off some commonly used phrases, misused phrases, and some international phrases. We also discuss why we use phrases and their origin stories! 

Feb 10, 202042:14
Ep. 20 - Wild Conjecture - Blue Zones

Ep. 20 - Wild Conjecture - Blue Zones

We've all heard of the friend zone...but have you heard of the Blue Zone? In this episode we take a deep dive into what makes a blue zone a blue zone and why it might be something we should consider. (HINT: It has nothing to do with being friend zoned)
Jan 27, 202001:08:00
Ep. 19 - Wild Conjecture - Winter Vibes

Ep. 19 - Wild Conjecture - Winter Vibes

Winter got you down? Winter got you up? We cover all the bases in this episode on everyone's favorite season: Winter. 

Jan 22, 202001:00:53
Ep. 18 - Wild Conjecture - Second Acts

Ep. 18 - Wild Conjecture - Second Acts

In this ep we talk about second acts, some famous second acts, types of second acts and our first ever live tweet stream where we shout out some listeners. What an episode folks!

Jan 15, 202053:10
Ep. 17 - Wild Conjecture - Millennials Part 02

Ep. 17 - Wild Conjecture - Millennials Part 02

What better way to close out the decade than with our continued discussion about the mysterious and disruptive generation of Millennials. This one has a good smattering of head slam story cameos as well. Don't forget to @ us in the new year!
Dec 31, 201954:06
Ep. 16 - Wild Conjecture - Millennials Part 01

Ep. 16 - Wild Conjecture - Millennials Part 01

In this ep we talk about @Millennials and how they #rank up against the other (beta) generations. 

Nov 20, 201943:60
Ep. 15 - Wild Conjecture - Philosophy

Ep. 15 - Wild Conjecture - Philosophy

In this episode we philosophize about philosophy - what's your best life look like? Is there free will? Do you think outside the Overton Window? What even is the Overton Window? This and more in episode 15!

Nov 04, 201954:27
Ep. 14 - Wild Conjecture - Conspiracy Theories

Ep. 14 - Wild Conjecture - Conspiracy Theories

Join us as we discuss a wide variety of conspiracy theories from Paul McCartney being dead for over 40 years to the government controlling us with Fluoride. 

Oct 28, 201949:29
Wild Conjecture Snacks - Trip to New York

Wild Conjecture Snacks - Trip to New York

In our first Wild Conjecture Snack Matt tells the tale of when him and friend took a spontaneous trip to the Big Apple.

Oct 07, 201903:09
Ep. 13 - Wild Conjecture - TV Shows

Ep. 13 - Wild Conjecture - TV Shows

It's the Golden Age of TV Shows, let's celebrate by unboxing some of our favorites and maybe some least favorites. 

Sep 30, 201956:00
Ep. 12 - Wild Conjecture - Travel Part 2

Ep. 12 - Wild Conjecture - Travel Part 2

We continue our discussion about travel - why aren't trains ever as cool as in the movies? Why do some people catch the travel bug and some don't? What is eco travel? We don't know, but we cover these things and more in part 2 of travel!

Sep 16, 201901:05:10
Ep. 11 - Wild Conjecture - Art with Evan Sikes

Ep. 11 - Wild Conjecture - Art with Evan Sikes

Comin in hot with a fresh take on Art with our first ever human guest Evan Sikes. Evan is an art appraiser, an auctioner,  and the owner of fine art gallery Caza Sikes (Cazasikes.com).

Sep 09, 201901:06:33
Ep. 10 - Wild Conjecture - Travel Part 1

Ep. 10 - Wild Conjecture - Travel Part 1

Deep from the depths of Mordor we give you this riveting episode from a two part series on Travel.
Aug 26, 201952:14
Ep. 9 - Wild Conjecture - Video Games

Ep. 9 - Wild Conjecture - Video Games

In this episode we talk all things video games: Then and now, Foley, defaults, eSports, arcades, ethics, and more!

Aug 19, 201901:06:26
Ep. 8 - Wild Conjecture - Sports

Ep. 8 - Wild Conjecture - Sports

Who's up for a quick game of Butler Ball? GET your healthy dose of WIIIIILD conjecture in THIS week's episode on... Sports ('tsin the game)

Aug 09, 201901:01:36
Ep. 7 - Wild Conjecture - Money

Ep. 7 - Wild Conjecture - Money

Money. Wealth. Debt. The whole shebang. And Game of Thrones gets royally spoiled for Tom. WARNING THIS EPISODE ACTUALLY HAS TV SPOILERS.

Jun 27, 201959:03
Ep. 6 - Wild Conjecture - The Internet

Ep. 6 - Wild Conjecture - The Internet

We return after a long hiatus to discuss that new fad called The Internet which of course the jury is still out on. Cash in on your iTunes gift cards while you still can folks.
Jun 08, 201954:30
Ep. 5 - Wild Conjecture - Food & Cooking

Ep. 5 - Wild Conjecture - Food & Cooking

In this episode the dudes discuss soylent at length, their favorite cafeteria lunches, and Matt tells his riveting food story about that one time he stole a banana.
Mar 10, 201901:01:04
Ep. 4 - Wild Conjecture - Space & Aliens Part 2

Ep. 4 - Wild Conjecture - Space & Aliens Part 2

The space and aliens discussion continues as the guys talk about first contact, why the concept of aliens is so appealing, cult alien perspective vs scientific alien perspective, and Tom's highly rare form of sleep paralysis.
Mar 06, 201947:31
Ep. 3 - Wild Conjecture - Space & Aliens - Part 1

Ep. 3 - Wild Conjecture - Space & Aliens - Part 1

In this episode your humanoid hosts discuss life outside of spaceship Earth, the final frontier of space, and Matt is talked out of joining an alien cult.
Feb 20, 201947:50
Ep. 2 - Wild Conjecture - Jobs

Ep. 2 - Wild Conjecture - Jobs

In this episode the fellas discuss jobs, the future of sample spoons, FYRE Festival, and Financial Independence Retire Early (F.I.R.E) among many other sub genres of discussion topics. All with a healthy dose of wild conjecture.
Feb 12, 201901:19:29
Ep. 1 - Wild Conjecture - Fame

Ep. 1 - Wild Conjecture - Fame

In their very first episode, the boys wildy conject about the concept of fame, how they each had their own 15 minutes, and how one of them became a meme.
Jan 27, 201901:13:53