Harvard Second Semester: Reflections Luke Kenworthy 2018-05-16 | Second semester was really fun and I learned a lot! These are my reflections.Also, check out my reflections from first semester here: youtu.be/OJ8v3oWpmaIMusic:A Himitsu, Where Silence Is Nonexistent: bit.ly/1OSaQm3The Starkiller, Life's What you Make It: bit.ly/2jYiwJq
GETTING RED-PILLED ON THE RED PILL Luke Kenworthy 2025-10-13 | After getting friendzoned three times in one week, I found myself deep in the world of “red pill” videos. This video is about what I learned from it: the good, the bad, and the painfully self-aware.In this video, I break down:Why red pill content can subtly encourage men to wear a “mask” and lose touch with who they really areHow it fuels animosity between men and women (and why that’s bad for everyone)The difference between self-improvement and self-distortionAnd what Catholic mystic Thomas Merton can teach us about dating apps (yes, really)This isn’t a hit piece, it’s a reflection on what happens when you let YouTube coach your soul. If you’ve ever watched a red pill video and felt worse afterward… this one’s for you.🎙️ Check out my dating podcast, “Luke Needs a Date” → open.spotify.com/show/2Uwlfb88fIyLSl6UHro927?si=9d15c5d7b0fc4695✝️ Subscribe for more power point stories on figuring life out :D#RedPill #Dating #Faith #SelfImprovement #LukeKenworthy
When you lose control of your podcast to a horse girl... Luke Kenworthy 2025-09-07 | From the latest episode of Luke Needs a Date: open.spotify.com/episode/1eysygHmT5PpH46Hrc3smT?si=n1R3wKSAR8qarDw2XuGK-w
She thinks you can watch the sunrise together platonically. I am skeptical. Luke Kenworthy 2025-07-28 | She thinks you can watch the sunrise together platonically. I am skeptical. From Episode 12 of the Luke Needs a Date podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/7zbqf78Mxuwsij7oCPBsv0?si=0c7029b3eb884d9a
Bro: Dont Be Weird On The Date. Me: Luke Kenworthy 2025-07-14 | From episode 13 of the Luke Needs a Date podcast, where I record my first dates to my detriment and your listening pleasure.🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2Uwlfb88fIyLSl6UHro927🎤 Or on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-needs-a-date/id1781456990
My Ex Got My Dream Job. I Got MIT. Luke Kenworthy 2025-06-28 | The story of how my ex-girlfriend accidentally led me to MIT.In this video, I share my journey from getting rejected by my dream company (after they flew me out just to destroy me in interviews) to discovering my passion for AI research and eventually getting into an MIT PhD program.Featuring:My rivalry with "Captain Vorlak" (my ex who kept beating me at everything) (actually a really cool person)The worst technical interview of my lifeHow Stanford absolutely roasted my applicationThat time I realized I could be unhappy anywhere (even Harvard)The plot twist that changed everythingThis isn't your typical PhD journey video: it's about failure, heartbreak, and finding meaning in the darkness.#MIT #PhDJourney #ComputerScience #GradSchool #AIResearch #CollegeRivalry #TechInterviews #Stanford #Harvard
Would You Let Me Record Our First Date? Luke Kenworthy 2025-06-06 | I asked if I could record our first date -- and she said yes.But I wasn’t prepared for what came next: “You have a good looking Dad.”This is the chaotic, sincere, occasionally painful, and often hilarious origin story of Luke Needs a Date, the podcast where I go on actual first dates -- with a mic running. From going out with a zookeeper to getting roasted on Reddit to accidentally creating emotional time capsules, this video is part comedy, part documentary, and part reflection on rejection, self-worth, and God’s timing.🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2Uwlfb88fIyLSl6UHro927🎤 Or on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-needs-a-date/id1781456990➕ Subscribe for more wild date stories, PowerPoint chaos, and mildly questionable life choices.🙏 And if you’re still reading this… pray for me. And maybe rate my dad.📸 Follow me on IG: instagram.com/lukejkenworthy#firstdate #datingpodcast #lukeneedsadate #comedy #hinge #cringe #podcastdate
Making Friends After College Is Basically Dating (And No One Warned Me) Luke Kenworthy 2025-04-04 | No one told me that making friends after college would feel like dating. But here we are.In this Free For All, I tell the painfully funny story of trying to make friends in a new city, including awkward bonfires, cowboy clones, and a moment of existential dread on top of a parking garage. I also share what finally worked (spoiler: balloon glow) and the 3 biggest lessons I learned about adult friendship.If you’ve ever wondered “Why is this so hard?” — this one’s for you.
Billy Took a Civilian Hostage... During Training? Luke Kenworthy 2025-01-18 | What happens when your best friend in basic training takes things WAY too far? In this wild (and totally true) tale, I share the unbelievable story of Billy, his dream of becoming an army man, and the day he crossed the Rubicon—literally and figuratively. 🏞️From perpetual stew dating back to Julius Caesar to a human shield fiasco that left everyone speechless, this story has it all: humor, chaos, and a hint of mystery. And don’t miss the shocking twist when the hut lady asks me about my own Rubicon moment. 😱👉 Don’t be a clown face! Like, comment, and subscribe for Part 2 of this saga and more hilariously unpredictable content.#RubiconStory #ArmyTrainingFails #Storytime #Comedy #SlideshowFun
HOW TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT YOUR SONIA SOTOMAYOR CARDBOARD CUTOUT Luke Kenworthy 2024-11-15 | In which I discuss cat dealing, the difficulties of cat ownership, and the silent majority of people who own Sonia Sotomayor cardboard cutouts.
THE HARVARD CHINESE TEST Luke Kenworthy 2024-07-20 | Chinese is hard, especially when you're a textbook that cannot understand human language.Instagram: instagram.com/lukejkenworthy
LOVE & 8 MILE Luke Kenworthy 2024-07-05 | In this video, I talk about the importance of active listening and its role in building genuine connections. I share personal experiences and relate them to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. We also look at a key moment in 8 Mile where Eminem's character highlights the power of self-awareness. Join me as I discuss how faith, personal growth, and insights from media and scripture can teach us about love, sacrifice, and empathy.Instagram: instagram.com/lukejkenworthy
ONLINE DATING Luke Kenworthy 2024-06-21 | In which I discuss misadventures in online dating and the lessons learned therein.Instagram: instagram.com/lukejkenworthy
SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH Luke Kenworthy 2024-06-07 | A discourse on my vast experience with social media "research."Instagram: instagram.com/lukejkenworthy
TWO MEALS, TWO PEOPLE Luke Kenworthy 2024-05-28 | A story in which my desire for food and my desire to help others came into conflict. Instagram: instagram.com/lukejkenworthyMusic: Listening For Clues, TheRelaxedMovementyoutube.com/watch?v=NNDVoc0Y8nc
Stephen Colbert on Love and Laughter Luke Kenworthy 2022-10-30 | My thoughts on the connection between love and laughter, inspired by a response from Stephen Colbert.
NICE Presentation: Robust Scheduling through Reinforcement Learning-Guided Integer Programming Luke Kenworthy 2022-02-16 | This is the official presentation for the AAAI 22-accepted paper, "NICE: Robust Scheduling through Reinforcement Learning-Guided Integer Programming." This presentation also features Siddharth Nayak. I wrote this paper with Siddharth, Christopher Chin, and Hamsa Balakrishnan. The paper presents a method for approximating and simplifying computationally difficult discrete optimization problems by using knowledge gained through reinforcement learning in integer programming.
I Barely got into Harvard: Viewing my Admissions File Luke Kenworthy 2020-03-20 | In which I talk about the lessons I learned in viewing my Harvard admissions file.My Twitter: twitter.com/LukeKenworthySome background about me, if you're interested:youtube.com/watch?v=7y3xEQKJsO8youtube.com/watch?v=CfUJ21zA8h8
Harvard Third Semester: Reflections Luke Kenworthy 2018-12-30 | Some reflections from my third semester at Harvard. Thanks for watching!
My Secret Double Life in High School Luke Kenworthy 2018-08-17 | In which I talk about living in two very different worlds between the weekdays and weekends in high school, and also about why everyone should work a minimum wage job at least once.Tell me what you think! Interested to hear your perspective on this
Welcome to my Swedish Music Show! Luke Kenworthy 2018-06-08 | The titles say "Welcome to my Swedish music review show." Or something like that. Tbh I was pretty bad at Swedish so I can't tell.This is the intro for my final project in my Swedish class. Was the rest of the video where I actually speak Swedish awful? Yes! But was the intro good? I hope so! Also pretty sure this project dropped my grade but worth it! Also this video features my lovely (former) roommate John Fish who is very sweet and benevolent like a mother tigress so check him out! bit.ly/2LzdLSxFollow me on Instagram @luke_kenworthy
My L-Board Luke Kenworthy 2018-03-20 | Link to my college essay article: http://www.businessinsider.com/ivy-league-admissions-essay-2017-4Follow me on Instagram @luke_kenworthy
Thoughts from a Silent Jesuit Prayer Retreat Luke Kenworthy 2018-01-25 | Follow me on Instagram @luke_kenworthyMusic:Ross Bugden -- youtube.com/watch?v=je9bnuIqVVc&index=17&list=RD3V-pYCGx0C4Gabriel Carvalho -- youtube.com/watch?v=N6DP_1AgmrI
Harvard First Semester: Reflections Luke Kenworthy 2017-12-20 | I learned a lot in my first semester of college. If you want to see how the next semester went, check out my second semester reflections here: youtu.be/2Mogr872rF0Music: youtube.com/watch?v=3V-pYCGx0C4youtube.com/watch?v=M61j06sacRM&t=3s
