Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Public speaking isn’t just for TED Talks, so many of us have pivoted online and have to present what we do and sell to bigger and unknown audiences. Today with Brenden Kumarasamy from MasterTalk we cover:
//How to become a good public speaker
// How do you know if you have something interesting to say
// Stop focusing on finding your Why, instead focus on doing something. That’s what will lead to your Why
// Explore the questions no one else cares about
Find Brenden on YouTube @MasterTalk
Become a podcaster with me: https://www.learnpodcasting.online/
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Public speaking isn’t just for TED Talks, so many of us have pivoted online and have to present what we do and sell to bigger and unknown audiences. Today with Brenden Kumarasamy from MasterTalk we cover:
//How to become a good public speaker
// How do you know if you have something interesting to say
// Stop focusing on finding your Why, instead focus on doing something. That’s what will lead to your Why
// Explore the questions no one else cares about
Find Brenden on YouTube @MasterTalk
Become a podcaster with me: https://www.learnpodcasting.online/
If you want to support this show, I have a ‘AMA’ donor exclusives here: buymeacoffee.com/2oldforthisshit
![#093: Going to Mars & the Elon Musk Paradox Feat. Lindsay DeMarchi - recorded 9th July 2022
With astrophysicist and poet Lyndsay, we take a deep-dive into the benefits and harms that come from the Mars exploration & her unusual journey into academia. This is part 1 of a two-part series.
We cover:
// Her unusual journey into academia.
// How we are related to dead stars.
// The ethical issues on the mission to Mars.
// The colonial language & attitude that is continually applied to space exploration.
// Elon Musk’s mission and the lack of scientists being part of the big decisions.
// Starlink’s satellites posing a huge threat to observational physics.
// Who does Starlink’s satellites truly benefit?
// The benefits and harms that come from Mars exploration.
// A lawless Mars.
// Why are we so curious about finding life on other planets?
// Is an Armageddon-like event a likely threat?
Timestamps:
[00:17:01] The intersection of science and spirituality: Exploring near-death experiences
[00:21:57] Embracing the Unknown: A Personal Belief on Death
[00:35:43] Elon Musk and the ethics of space travel
[00:44:16] Surviving a 7-month trip to Mars
[00:50:32] The Cost of Colonizing Mars: Private Whim?
[00:55:26] Contemplating Life: Poets and Physicists Perspectives
[01:03:51] Can Life on Other Planets Save Humanity?
Next week in part 2:
// What are black holes and how are they created?
// What’s behind a black hole?
// What happens to the content in the black hole?
// What happens to the spatial coordinates after a black hole has gone through it?
// Multiverses.
// String theory for beginners.
// How are we still around as a species?
Find Lindsay https://www.lindsaydemarchi.com Her podcast: Go Ask Alice.
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When being broke pushed her to the idea of doing a yard sale, Haley realised the only items of value (other than her phone and laptop) were gifts from her exes, that’s how the idea of her play and subsequent book ‘The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale’ came to be.
With the help of a mathematician, she created a formula [for the Cost of Love] that takes into account all the ways we invest or don’t, into our romantic relationships and spit out an accurate price for the material things we’re left with when the romance dies.
We go over:
// Can you put a price on love?
// Is love worth the heartbreaks and disappointments?
// The concept of sunk- cost bias (or pot committed in poker) applied to relationships.
// Why stay-at-home wives and mothers should not be free labour.
// How very traditional men understand the value a woman brings to their lives.
// You cannot control what people are going to think about you.
Come find Haley here: www.haleymcgee.ca
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![#118: Understanding the medias grip on society and personal perceptions with Alex Mill, First AD
Alex is back! In this thought-provoking episode, we look into how media—from Hollywood blockbusters to the scrolls of social media—slyly shapes our behaviours, worldviews, and our relationships-often without us even realising it.
We explore ways to sharpen our discernment and regain control over our mind and feelings, in an era where were constantly bombarded by the media. Alex shares actionable tools to critically evaluate content, ensuring that our values remain in alignment with our personal and professional life.
If you’re intrigued by today’s episode, be sure to check out Episode #114: Merging Passion, Purpose, and Paychecks: Aligning What You Love with What You Need featuring Joel & Yerasimos (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/114-merging-passion-purpose-and-paychecks-aligning/id1474479035?i=1000674649332) . Its another deep dive into living with purpose and making aligned choices.
Apologies for the slight delay in releasing this episode! I was recovering from a viral infection but am now almost back in full swing. Thank you for your patience as we gear up to close out the season with our final two episodes.
Key Moments:
• [00:13:49] Discussion on Hollywoods influence and shaping of societal beliefs
• [00:15:05] The impact of 90s and 2000s movies on relationship expectations
• [00:25:23] The historical context of women in the film industry
• [00:31:07] The relationship between the military and Hollywood
• [00:40:11] Yuval Noah Harari’s views on humans as hackable animals
• [00:47:20] The influence of algorithms and AI on human behavior and choices
• [01:00:15] Concerns regarding data privacy and the potential misuse of DNA records
• [01:08:46] Strategies for maintaining discernment and mindfulness in media consumption
• [01:19:01] Alex Mills perspective on working in the film industry with moral challenges
• [01:28:06] Life lessons learned and personal growth insights from Alex Mill
✨ Don’t be a stranger:
• 🎙️ Thinking about starting your own podcast? My membership at (https://getyourpodcastdone.com) getyourpodcastdone.com (http://getyourpodcastdone.com) will help you actually do the thing - without the overwhelm.
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• ❤️ If this episode made you think, laugh, or roll your eyes (in a good way), you can support the show here (https://to4ts.captivate.fm/support) . It helps keep the mics on.
• The podcast host I swear by: Captivate (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=angiesorensen)
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Connect with Alex https://www.instagram.com/encrypt_eternity/ Alex Mill IMDB profile here (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6550157/) .
About Alex Mill: Alex has started her career as a photographer, camera operator and video editor. Writing & directing short films has been a part of her life since age 15, as well as acting in youth drama circles and improv groups. Since 2013, Alex has been mainly working in London, UK, as an assistant director in film & advertising. Alex has a keen interest in storytelling and reflecting on human consciousness. She desires to bring about change within the industry while also acknowledging its complex nature. #118: Understanding the medias grip on society and personal perceptions with Alex Mill, First AD](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqPVcfc7p9I/mqdefault.jpg)