Alpha-Bytes

Automation, the advancement of technology and its ever-increasing prominence in daily life raise a lot of questions and concerns. Raysan and Zachary, along with returning guest Doyle Cowart, go deep into the importance of responsible users, ethical developers, and if we are already cyborgs. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

WE’RE BACK!!! After a long hiatus, we are happy to be bringing you more full episodes. Get ready to dive deep with us in this next season. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

We are so close to launching the next set of episodes for you. There have been a number of delays and we apologize for the long wait. In the meantime, here is another mini-episode. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Happy Star Wars Day! New episodes are coming soon. While you wait, here is a small bonus from us. May the Fourth be with you, always. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have long been and continue to unfairly be cast as outsiders. Special guest Doyle Cowart leads a discussion with Raysan and Zachary about carrying that burden, compartmentalizing identities and healthily engaging with those we think of as “queer”. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

This is an episode for all the pet owners and dog lovers out there. Raysan and Zachary reminisce about adopting their dog and the rough training that followed. Raysan draws parallels to parenting and Zachary eats some humble pie. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

It is a severely limited resource over which wars continue to be fought. So how did we end up in this predicament and how can we get out of it? Why does Zachary think not caring for creation is sinful? In this episode Raysan stays curious and Zachary gets a bit preachy. We do not … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep. 15 | O is for Oil Dependency →

There’s a nerd alert going off at Alpha-Bytes. Raysan and Zachary host a round-table discussion about what is popularly called “nerd-dom.” Why are nerds so passionate? How did the fringe sub-cultures become mainstream and how does that affect its artistic integrity? Why won’t Hollywood showcase Asian superheroes? Worst episode ever! Check out Raymond’s YouTube and … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep. 14| N is for Nerd →

By far the art form that has been most influential in both their lives, Zachary and Raysan share about their personal experience with music. Join them as they expound upon synchronicity among band members, the way music influences us through various elements, and learning guitar to score dates. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

How should we differentiate between morality and legality? Does the effectiveness of a law matter or is it purely an expression of desired values? Is there any merit to harm-reduction theory or decriminalization? Raysan and Zachary (joined by the self-proclaimed “podcast supervillain”) evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional systems in another controversial episode. alphabytespodcast.com … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep. 12 | L is for Legality →