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Matt and Ibrahim interview UC Riverside professor and parasitologist Adler Dillman about parasitic worms, nematodes, infectious diseases, and the surprising ways parasites interact with humans, animals and the environment.

Could parasitic worms actually help treat diseases like Crohn’s? How do parasites invade their hosts, survive inside living organisms and manipulate biological systems? Professor Dillman breaks down the fascinating world of nematodes, how parasitic worms infect and sometimes kill their hosts, and why scientists are investigating certain parasites for their potential medical applications.

Dillman also explores the evolutionary relationship between parasites and their hosts, the role of nematodes in ecosystems, and how studying these microscopic organisms could lead to new discoveries in medicine and biology. The conversation also touches on mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, and the challenges of controlling infectious diseases around the world.

Fact correction: According to the World Health Organization’s most recent World Malaria Report, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases globally in 2024.

Get to know Professor Adler Dillman:
UC Riverside: Department of Nematology

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Matt and Ibrahim interview author and historian Harlan Lebo about disruptors, innovation, unconventional thinking and what separates people like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk from everyone else.

What makes someone willing to challenge the way an entire industry works? Why do certain people see opportunities that others miss? Harlan breaks down the mindset of disruptors, why conventional thinking can stand in the way of innovation, and what we can learn from some of the people who have fundamentally changed technology, business and culture.

Harlan also explores the role of risk, failure, obsession and creativity in disruption, what history teaches us about people who refuse to follow the status quo, and whether the next generation of innovators will look anything like the disruptors who came before them.

Disrupter at the Gate:

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Matt and Ibrahim interview filmmaker and director Imran J. Khan, creator of Mustache, about filmmaking, growing up Pakistani-American, identity, family and the story behind bringing Mustache to the screen.

What does it take to turn a personal idea into a feature film? How much of a filmmaker’s own life ends up in the characters they create? Imran breaks down the inspiration behind Mustache, the process of writing and directing the film, and how culture, family and the experience of growing up between different worlds shaped the story.

Imran also takes us behind the scenes of independent filmmaking—from developing an idea and getting a movie made to working with actors and navigating the realities of the film industry.

Get to know Imran J. Khan:
Instagram: @imranjkhan

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Matt and Ibrahim interview video game developer and professor Sanjay Madhav on the business, technology and development behind modern video games. He breaks down why GTA 6 became so expensive to make, what actually drives the cost of massive AAA games, and how game development has changed over the years.

Why does it take so long to make a game like GTA 6? Where does all that money go? How much of the budget is technology, labor, marketing and sheer scale? Sanjay also walks us through the realities of working in the video game industry and what most people misunderstand about how games are actually built.

Get to know Sanjay Madhav Comedy:
https://www.instagram.com/sanjaystandup/

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Matt and Ibrahim interview Dr. Timothy Fong on addiction, compulsion and recreation. He walks us through Togi's story of gambling addiction and what prescription drugs can do to athletes. Is gambling always a bad thing? What benefits and detriments come out of the world of gambling?Get to know Dr. Timothy Fong:https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/timothy-fong#gambling #predictions #betting #sports #addictionrecovery #debate #genz #psychology #therapy If you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks

Matt and Ibrahim interview Dr. Zoe Shaw on marriage, divorce, love and resentment. She schools us on shame and relationship failure. She answers whether a love marriage or an arranged marriage or more successful. She gives us the scoop on how long we need to really get to know somebody.Ge to know Dr. Zoe Shaw:https://drzoeshaw.com#marriage #love #resentment #couplestherapy #arrangedmarriage #zoeshaw #therapist #genz #divorcerate #podcast If you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks

Matt and Ibrahim interview former Assembly Member for California's 38th Assembly District, Christy Smith. She was also the Democratic Nominee for Congress in California's 25th and 27th congressional districts.In this episode, we discussed reforming the future of the Democratic party and what it'll take for Gen Z to have trust and faith in our country's politicians. Christy currently serves as the Executive Director of Emerge California. You can learn more about Christy here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Smith_(politician)https://emergeamerica.org/staff/christy-smith/ #politics #congress #usa #california #debate #democrat #republican #genz #leadership #podcast If you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks

Matt and Ibrahim interview Armando and Rose. A couple of 80 year olds who have been married for 56 years. They walk us through their journey of love and life. What is the secret?#love #passion #marriage #argentina #mexico #germans #podcast #genz If you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks

Matt and Ibrahim share their first memories of having ambition. They discuss how they've dealt with being more disciplined in their 20s and what people can do to actually pursue their passions and remain steadfast. #passion #motivation #success #ambition #discipline #selfhelp #podcast #genz #selfimprovementIf you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks

This week Matt and Ibrahim interview Navy Seal, Kaj Larsen. We discuss the high intensity BUD/S training program that every Navy Seal has to undergo. We also talk about how the mentality of a Navy Seal affects personal and professional goals in additional to relationships. You can find more information about Kaj and his work here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaj_Larsen #fyp #navyseals #military #politics #training #deepthoughts #podcast If you are new and appreciate our outlook, please share the video! Drop a likeDrop a commentAnd most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! Here's our handle for all other social media channels Instagram: @thegenzspeakspodTikTok: @thegenzspeakspodX (Twitter): https://x.com/GenZSpeaksPodApple Podcasts: Gen Z SpeaksSpotify: Gen Z Speaks