A Lot About Nothing

A Lot About Nothing

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  • ALAN 127 - Gaming Democracy

    Episode 127!

    Thanks for coming back!

    In this episode we discuss the state of the gaming industry, the game we're currently playing through, games that missed the mark, and the impact of the industry layoffs. A special guest in this episode was our good friend Ashton. Enjoy the broadcast! follow us on all social media @alotaboutpod or visit alotaboutpod.com



    1 hr 10 min
  • ALAN 126 - Return of the Macks!

    We're back!... Kind of

    We're back to recording the pod you love, or hate. We are recording every two weeks until we get things settled down. Please think of this as an opportunity to catch up on previous episodes, giving us time to plan and release other content.

    In this episode, we somewhat recap why we've been away, what's new, what hasn't changed, and what to expect this season. We also touched on social media and the concept of "lifestyle influencers." As always you can listen to these episodes on your favorite podcast app or YouTube. We're looking forward to a great season. Thank you!


    https://www.alotaboutpod.com/

    1 hr 17 min
  • ALAN 125 - End of The Road

    Our last episode!

    A massive thank you to everyone who's supported the podcast whether it was large or small. We appreciate all of our listeners and guests. We hope to come back bigger and better!


    Ep 125: End of the road.

    • Why did we start ALAN?

    • What did we do differently than other pods?

    • If you were not part of this pod, would you listen to it?

    • Favorite topic discussed?

    • Favorite guest?

    • What ALAN advice would you give to your listeners?

    • What would you like to see done differently in the next iteration of ALAN?

    • What is one thing you learned this year that you will never forget?

    • What is one thing you will never forget about this podcast?


      • Website: https://www.alotaboutpod.com/


      1 hr 18 min
    • ALAN 124 - We can't live on Mars

      Episode 124!

      One episode away from ALAN being over as you know it! In this episode we bring in our good friends Sanaul and Savanna to discuss recycling and conserving our planet. Here's what we discussed:

      EP 124:

        Do you recycle?

        Does your family?

        Do you think we can still change the future?

        Is earth doomed?

        Should we start looking for other planets, or just buckle down on this one?

        How do you handle washing clothes, baths, pools, and watering plants/

        How do you handle plastic battles? 

        Glass bottles?

        Do you think America cares about it? 

        Companies care? 

        Religious institutions care?

        Do your friends care?

        Does your business care?


        1 hr 6 min
      • ALAN 123 - Friendterview
        We're back!
        In this week's episode we bring our friend Rowan for the first-ever friendterview episode. These episodes are meant to look into the lives of regular people and hopefully show that we all share a common ground in some aspects of life. We had a great episode with great discussions. Enjoy.
        Here's what we talked about:
        Ep 123: Friendterview
        Name, Ethnicity, how you identify 
        How do you feel your life is progressing now compared to a year ago?
        What are some pet peeves that you’ve developed as you’ve grown?
        What’s your favorite childhood memory?
        What aspects of your personality have changed from being a teenager to an adult? What's stayed the same?
        How have your tastes in entertainment evolved or stayed the same?
        Do you feel pressured to be more politically inclined and informed as an adult?
        What are your love languages? How do you rank them?
        Do you have the capacity for romantic love right now?
        If it’s not in the U.S., where would you live if given the opportunity?
        What’s your biggest goal for the future? 
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        Song: Thank you for the venom - My Chemical Romance
        1 hr 19 min
      • ALAN 122 - What do You Think?

        Episode 122! After a short hiatus we’re back with another episode. This week we discussed the art of advice and how it affects us as every day people. Here’s what we discussed:

        Ep 122:

        Who do you go to for advice? (Life, career, relationship, etc.)
        Do you ever give out advice (good, bad)
        Do you ever put good advice into action?
        Are there any situations when you gave unsolicited advice?
        Worst/Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?
        Have you ever gotten advice from locals of another country?
        What are 3 pieces of advice you would give your kids?
        What’s a piece of advice you wish you knew when you were younger?
        Do you listen to your therapist?
        Song: Marie Dahlstrom - Confide In me


        Check Out our website:

        A Lot About Nothing (alotaboutpod.com)


        1 hr 15 min
      • ALAN 121 - Talking to Strangers

        Episode 121!

        We bring back our great friend Momo for this episode where we talk about... talking.


        Ep 121: Don’t talk to me (the art of conversation)

        • Top 3 situations /places not to have a conversation

        • How have your romantic conversations changed as an adult?

        • Do you feel like you don’t have anything to talk about with someone 10 years younger than you? 

        • Do you have a hard time asking for what you want? (ex, work)

        • How do you approach talking to your parents?

        • Is it easier or harder to talk to strangers as an adult? What cautions do you take?

        • What’s something that you feel is taboo to talk about?

        • What are you careful not to talk about at work?

        • Do you feel like you have to lie or skate around the truth more as an adult?

        • Do you feel the need to learn a 2nd or 3rd language?


          • Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/4hYikiehBmT9dbi9UUqJ17?si=16e7166b5b2a4f95

          Website: https://www.alotaboutpod.com/

          1 hr 15 min
        • ALAN 120 - Rule Breakers

          Episode 120!

          We've somehow made 120 episodes! Big thanks to everyone who continues to support us through our ups and downs, good and bad episodes. this week we talk about laws; the rules that are supposed to bring us order, but somehow make life more chaotic. Ash, a friend of the show, made an appearance.

          Here's what we talked about:

          • When is it ok to break the law?

          • Should laws be voted on by people (like a local govt election)

          • What are some social laws that we should create for everyday use?

          • Do all laws apply to all people?

          • What laws do you think will be created as a result of tech advancement?

          • What are some laws that some people don’t like but benefit everyone

          • Is law-making better today than it was in the past?

          • Unbelievably Weird Laws in America That Still Exist (thelawyerportal.com)

          • Could you live in a society that governs itself?


            • Visit our website: https://www.alotaboutpod.com/

            Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/1QFw2xxyQtgKjlrMCEqsNj?si=ea25724023264554

            Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/3x_YB-9QcGU?feature=share

            1 hr 25 min
          • ALAN 119 - At Your Service

            Episode 119!

            We're back and we're at your service. In this week's episode, we talk about our service workers and how undervalued they are in our society. Our good friend Ryker joins us.

            Here's what we talked about:

            • What service jobs are grossly undervalued/underappreciated?

            •  Why do people tend to make service workers' job harder?

            • Why is being a Teacher, Policeman, Plumber etc, no longer prestigious?

            • Why is the merit of work based on income and barrier to entry?

            • Can AI do the work of service personnel?

            • Would you ever do a service job? (Again)

            • Should service workers be paid more?

            • How many jobs would be dysfunctional without them?


              • Follows @alotaboutpod

              Check Out our website: https://www.alotaboutpod.com/

              Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ERZu2Of9PjqjnTZn8lXAx?si=ee414ad232934fa5

              1 hr 9 min
            • ALAN 118 - MAGAZINES

              Episode 118!

              We're finally back in full force. This week we discuss the ongoing gun epidemic and how it affects us as adults. We also talk about how our roles in society have differed as we've grown. The homie Ashton joined us and another special guest made an impromptu cameo.

              Here's what we talked about:


              Ep 118: Pew Pew? 

              • Should it be more difficult to own a gun? / Are they safe?

              • As a gun owner, what responsibilities do you inherit?

              • Would American society be better without them? (opinion)

              • What will it take for lawmakers to create better legislation on guns?

              • Do you feel a political responsibility as you get older?

              • What’s something that you feel you have no choice but to learn when you get older?

              • Does the pressures of society make you feel inadequate to any degree? (income, home ownership etc.)

              • Do you have any gears that are exacerbated by the current societal climate? (guns, racism, education)


                • Visit our website: https://www.alotaboutpod.com/

                Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/2XEoGRIp1KoeymxhOdP33r?si=ef13034c67c349a0

                1 hr 13 min

              About A Lot About Nothing

              From the publisher's feed

              Welcome to A Lot About Nothing where we talk about expansive social topics and in the end we try to find out why it all seems to amount to nothing! We pick a different topic every episode and discuss…