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- EP85: Skip the War, Sign the Treaty (Iran)
EP85: Skip the War, Sign the Treaty (Iran)
1/9/20
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Happy New Years!
We taped this episode in the time between when the USA Killed Qassem Soleimani, and when Iran bombed the Iraqi based that houses American Troops.
Hot Take News
(00:05:40)• The not So United Methodist Church: The Methodist Church is debating about splitting up over allowing Gay Marriage or Homosexual clergy.
• Will the Iranian conflict become a hot war?• A new government rule is going to allow pork producers to self-regulate.Captain’s Ready Room
(00:27:18)• How does a one make decisions? We talk about this topic, but in the context of the Iranian conflict.Pop Culture
(00:43:18)• Does race-swapping the characters in movies based on true stories distort the realness, or reflect the world we live in?• I Lost My Body - A story of Naoufel, a young man who is in love with Gabrielle. In another part of town, a severed hand escapes from a dissection lab, determined to find its body again.• Book Review - How to Live Well - A record of a normal 15th century man’s thoughts on life• The Aeronauts Review• The Expanse - Short Review• Should I be concerned that I identify with the characters in Bojack Horseman?Our review of Netflix’s The WitcherShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
1 hr 15 min - EP84: Best of 2019
EP84: Best of 2019
01/01/20
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We will be bringing you all kinds of great content this year but for now, enjoy some classic discussions from 2019.
(00:00:30) We talk about "compromise" in a classic segment from episode 57
(00:28:48) We talk about the "Scarcity Trap" in a classic segment from episode 78
(00:51:35) We talk about Venezuela in a classic segment from episode 60
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1 hr 10 min - EP83: 2020 Resolution: Lose Weight, Gain Money
EP83: 2020 Resolution: Lose Weight, Gain Money
12/16/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Update on Lance’s Rant about the poor quality of text video
Hot Take News
(00:04:40)• There is a dating website that is using your DNA to match you with compatible mates
• US immigration officials are using surveillance tech to monitor undocumented immigrants but scooping up citizens’ data at the same time• Immigration is debating using Facial Recognition technology at airports for international travel• The US Army is trying to prepare the populace for the coming Android soldiersCaptain’s Ready Room
(00:24:18)• We talk New Years’ Resolutions!Pop Culture
(00:37:18)• Year End wrap-up of the best movies and TV shows of 2019!Useful Links:
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59 min - EP82: Unimpeachable Morality
EP82: Unimpeachable Morality
11/15/19 -
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Lance Rants about the poor quality of text video
Hot Take News
(00:05:30)• Microsoft’s Japan Office implemented a 4 day work week and saw a 40% boost in productivity
• What is the ideal work schedule?• America’s largest milk producer files for bankruptcy• Are the new milk alternatives healthy?• Tens of thousands of cases using breathalyzers have been thrown outCaptain’s Ready Room
(00:18:18)• How can some people see the wrong in the impeachable actions and why do others not see it?•Pop Culture
(00:40:35)• Netflix’s The King• Lance Saw “Harriet” - the movie about Harriet Tubman.• How accurate do we need our historical movies to be?Useful Links:
Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last yearhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ivanka-trump-used-a-personal-email-account-to-send-hundreds-of-emails-about-government-business-last-year/2018/11/19/6515d1e0-e7a1-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d_story.htmlShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
59 min - EP81: The Enemy of My Enemy is My Fiend
EP81: The Enemy of My Enemy is My Fiend
10/31/19 - Happy Halloween!
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Lance went to San Francisco to see Ta-Nehisi Coates talk about his book about the underground railroad.
Hot Take News
(00:09:10)• Amazon and Google’s smart speaker app stores are susceptible to malware
• Large study of Amazon 3rd party sellers finds lots of expired food and drink being sold• China is cracking down on dissenters worldwideCaptain’s Ready Room
(00:16:53)• Is the enemy of my enemy my friend?Pop Culture
(00:28:35)• We talk about our favorite Halloween media!Useful Links:
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40 min - EP80: One Dollar Deal or No Deal
EP80: One Dollar Deal or No Deal
10/26/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Beau is working on his fitness. And in doing so stumbled upon backyard boxing youtube videos. As a result he visits a boxing gym.
None of us is dressing up for Halloween.
Hot Take News
(00:07:10)• Even though the Trump Admin says they are no longer awarding themselves the G7, does the fact of them trying it in the first place warrant punishment?
• For the First Time in History, the rich paid less in taxes than the middle class• China is cracking down on dissenters worldwideCaptain’s Ready Room
(00:20:15)• The Dollar Auction• How do we account for emotions in decision makingPop Culture
(00:31:15)• Entertainment Weekly is now actually a Monthly publication• Lance’s book reviews• Fantasy Land Book - Good for understanding America• American Wife - Very well written book by an insightful author• Hustlers movie• Cold Pursuit• Sapiens book• The Brothers Karamazov• NetFlix Roundup
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44 min - EP79: The University of Surveillance
EP79: The University of Surveillance
10/2/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Welcome back! We talk about our recent world travels which is why we’ve been off for a little while.
Hot Take News
(00:05:16)• The impeachment train is on the tracks
• Teslas are now driving autonomously using auto-summon• Several big name Universities are tracking their students’ locations by promising them better access to tickets to sports functions• Ring Doorbell company is partnerng with police to enact a volutary mass surveillance regimeCaptain’s Ready Room
(00:27:15)• What do you do when you have a friend who has goals that their actions are leading them away from?Pop Culture
(00:43:15)• NetFlix Roundup• The I-Land• Shanghai Fortress• In the Shadow of the Moon• Demon Hunter Anime - Hulu• Undone - Amazon• Sturgill Simpson - Music• FantasyLand - Book• Mary Queen of Scots• Raising Dion is coming out!Useful Links:
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1 hr 1 min - EP78: The Scarcity Trap Trap
EP78: The Scarcity Trap Trap
9/9/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Johnny is planning two trips back to back. Lance talks about how he lost a friendship, but still sees the person.
Hot Take News
00:06:16• The Amazon Rainforest is on fire
• Should Opioid Manufacturers be fined? #OpioidCrisis• We talk about the Chicken Sandwich Wars• We might have seen the first Official Crime in space ALLEGEDLY• Good News: Newark is getting additional funds to expedite their lead pipe fix problemCaptain’s Ready Room
00:28:00• The Scarcity Trap, the theory that says, when you don’t have much, you can’t think of other things.• Why do some people think short term, and why do some think long term?• This turns into a great discussion on the roots and consequences of poverty.Pop Culture
00:52:15• Cannon Busters on Netflix was good, not great• The Mule• Serenity (no not that one)Useful Links:
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1 hr 15 min - EP77: The Stress of the Hong Kong Protests
EP77: The Stress of the Hong Kong Protests
8/27/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Johnny is camping with strangers, good luck to him!
Hot Take News
00:07:40• Hong Kong Protests have been going on for months on end.
• How does a place that has had 50 years of autonomy go under authoritarian rule?• India, Pakistan, and Kashmir are seeing similar issues• The Federal Energy Star program says to keep your thermostat at 82 degrees.• Can technology keep up with keeping us cool in an increasingly hot country?• Bernie Sanders calls for a ban on facial recognition tech in law enforcement.Captain’s Ready Room
00:27:52• How do you cope with Stress?• We discuss a Harvard study’s views on how to handle stress.•Pop Culture
00:39:45• Mindhunter Season 2 isn’t as good as Season 1• Beau is going to start watching Neon Genesis Evangelion• X-Men Comics are going strong• Do you read the branch storylines in comic book arcs?• 100,000 year history of Humans - Johnny is reading Sapiens• Lance is loving Cannon Busters - an Anime featuring primarily people of color• It has a Cowboy Bebop Vibe• Lance is reading Midnight In Chernobyl• Good Boys is a hilarious movie in theaters now.Useful Links:
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54 min - EP76: Harvard’s Rules for Breaking Up
EP76: Harvard’s Rules for Breaking Up
or Lyme Disease and Conspiracy Theories8/15/19
The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.
The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.
Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Lance gives a brief recap of the Podcast Movement Conference.
https://2019.podcastmovement.comHot Take News
00:07:40• Lance Read Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons.
• The USA has been developing and testing biological weapons on US citizens for decades.• How do you know when a conspiracy theory is actually True• Russia had a failed nuclear test of a missile system code named Skyfall, irradiating a portion of their country.• Jeffrey Epstein dies under mysterious circumstances• New Zealand’s gun buyback program they implementCaptain’s Ready Room
00:25:00• We go over the rules for giving bad news to people.• We talk about our natural ways of delivering bad news vs what a Harvard study recommends.Pop Culture
00:36:00Johnny starts off the segment hating on Quentin TarantinoNetflix Roundup• Red Sea Diving Resort• Will Chris Evans get an Oscar in his career?• #TheBoys on Amazon Prime is must see viewing• Scary Stories to See in the Dark is well rated, but Johnny didn’t like it•Both Johnny and Beau both say The Ring is the scariest movie they have seen•It Follows - Great scary movie, its basically the scary movie equivalent of an STD• Beau recommends #Anime show PlanetesUseful Links:
Bitten: The Hidden History of Lyme Diseasehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitten-kris-newby/1129913114#/Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
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The “Junto”is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that…
stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.