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- EP55: 2018 Pop Culture Review
EP55: 2018 Pop Culture Review
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12/31/18
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
We spend the whole show talking about our favorite movies, music and TV shows of 2018. It’s a a fun episode to wrap up the year.
See you in 2019!
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34 min - EP54:So Long, 2018
EP54: So Long 2018
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12/21/18
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
We’re Back! We explain why we had our little hiatus and then get right into it.
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Hot Take News (00:09:19)
Judge overturns New York’s 2nd amendment right to bear NunchucksA shocking number of millennials are willing to accept that the earth is not round.
Taylor Swift scanned concert goers faces at her Rose Bowl Concert.
Captain’s Ready Room (00:36:00)
Year end recap of how we’ve grown in the previous year.Useful Links
Straight Dick turns out is fake news, maybe millennials can be fooled after all.http://www.dorkly.com/post/58891/3-viral-geek-rumors-that-were-total-bullshitShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
51 min - EP53:Midterm Election Reflection
EP53: Midterm Election Reflection
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11/7/18
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Turns out you shouldn’t be eating slugs.
The Midterm Election Recap (00:04:50)
We talk about the emotional rollercoaster that was following the midterm election from a Floridian’s perspectiveHot Take News (00:17:44)
Journalist Jamele Hill got her voter registration deleted because of a tweet.Lance says we should abolish timezones.Senior Citizens are replacing teenagers in fast food jobs.Captain’s Ready Room (00:31:00)
What is the purpose of conversation?Building networks and gaining trust.Pop Culture Segment (00:57:20)
First Man is Ryan Gosling’s latest stoic performanceNorsemenAmerican WarShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
1 hr 7 min - EP52: Affirmative Action Athletics
EP52: Affirmative Action Athletics
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10/2/18
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Hot Take News
(00:02:01)We talk about the Discrimination against Asian’s case regarding Harvard UniversityThe discussion then goes into a talk about affirmative action in general and whether or not there should be racial considerations for getting on sports teams.Are you willing to sacrifice a benefit for your child if it would benefit the wider society?Pop Culture Segment
(00:31:20)First Man is Ryan Gosling’s latest stoic performanceNorsemenAmerican War-A NovelShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Useful LinksHow The Systemic Segregation Of Schools Is Maintained By 'Individual Choices'https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/magazine/choosing-a-school-for-my-daughter-in-a-segregated-city.html?_r=0Harvard Admissions Demographics
https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/admissions-statistics47 min - EP51: Meditate and Hate
EP51: Meditate and Hate
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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’s taking a spontaneous hiking trip. You should appreciate the out of doors.
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
(00:05:10)
Hot Take NewsWe are on a faster pace than initially though towards reaching the point of no return for climate change.Major companies and the military are working on combining human brains and robots.
Study shows it’s better to be rich than smart.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/09/its-better-be-born-rich-than-talented/?utm_term=.277f9862cb3aShould society force people into jobs they are suited for.
(00:28:10)
Captain’s Ready RoomVisualize yourself to happiness(00:45:10)
Pop Culture SegmentThe Art of Thinking ClearlyVenomBeau and Johnny Recomments Norseman on Netflix
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The Sixth Extinciton:The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert (Henry ...https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/elizabeth-kolbertMajor Climate Report Describes a Strong Risk of Crisis as Early as ...https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/climate/ipcc-climate-report-2040.html1 hr 10 min - EP50:Don't Trust the Chinese Chips
EP50:Don't Trust the Chinese Chips
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
(00:05:48)
Hot Take NewsBrett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court. Regardless of your politics, its a crisis of "democracy."An Earthquake in Indonesia has devastated the country.Mattress Firm is filing bankruptcy.Sex Doll Brothel in Houston gets shut down.China was found to have put spy hardware in Amazon, Apple, and more web hardware in the USA.Man booby traps his house rigs a wheelchair to shoot an FBI agent.(00:29:35)
Captain’s Ready RoomImposter SyndromeThe gang explores Imposter Syndrome(00:53:35)
Pop CultureBeau finished the Bob Woodward book "Fear" and he, like me, thought that it was too credulous.Beau is a big David Foster Wallace Fan.Johnny watched the live action Bleach movie and liked it.Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
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Johnny's Imposter Syndrome Testhttps://testyourself.psychtests.com/bin/transfer_mobile1 hr 16 min - EP49:Don't Be Boring
EP49: Don’t Be Boring
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Hot Take News (00:01:50)
Study says that soon a full HALF of phone calls will be scammers?Coca-Cola is working on putting out a weed infused drinkSperm count worldwide has been cut in halfCaptain’s Ready Room/Philosophal: Storytelling (00:15:40)
We talk about how to tell a good story and how to spot a story’s climaxWhat is a misconception people have about you?Pop Culture Segment (00:38:10)
Netflix is making a live Action Avatar the Last Airbender ShowDragonHeart is underratedBeau is reading the Woodward Book: FearShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Useful LinksWhy Sperm Counts Are Dropping For Men Today | GQ1 hr 3 min - EP48: Deep Dive On Moral Theories
EP48: Deep Dive On Moral Theories
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Hot Take News (00:01:29)
Bill Gates donates millions to the education system, which sparks a debate about the proper taxation levels and whether or not allowing the mega rich to fund our public space is good or bad.Study shows that we can tell these things about you at first glance, we go over the list!
Philosophal Segment (00:14:52)
Today we offer a different kind of segment. Instead of our usual format, we spend the whole episode waxing theoretical on the various theories of morality.in this wild world, it’s imperative to have a moral compass, we talk about the most prominent ones.
Hope you enjoy!
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Useful LinksMoral Theorieshttp://home.sandiego.edu/~baber/gender/MoralTheories.htmlFirst Impressions
http://www.businessinsider.com/science-of-first-impressions-2015-233 min - EP47:Broke-Lahoma
EP47: Broke-Lahoma
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Johnny is going to be a (Dog) Grandfather!
Hot Take News (00:02:50)
Oklahoma is a mess. The “Tax Cutting Experiment has left their public services way under fundedThe States are “laboratories of experimentation”Central Florida Schools are struggling to find money to pay for police in school, are cutting student programs to find funds.People are burning their Nike Gear after learning Nike has tapped Colin Kaepernick in their ad campaignCaptain’s Ready Room: Ice Breakers (00:20:10)
We talk about ways to get to know strangers. Especially making that crucial first step.Pop Culture Segment (00:39:00)
Crazy Rich Asians keeps going strongLance loves the new Eminem Album KamikazeBeau watched Childish Gambino’s Summertime Music VideoIs Childish Gambino a more interesting artist than Drake?Johnny really enjoyed Juliet, Naked.Paradise P.D. Is like Family Guy and Brickleberry put together.Disenchantment is still finding its footing.Henry Cavill will be playing the main character in the Witcher Netflix Show.Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
Useful LinksWith state budget in crisis, many Oklahoma schools hold classes four days a week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/education/with-state-budget-in-crisis-many-oklahoma-schools-hold-classes-four-days-a-week/2017/05/27/24f73288-3cb8-11e7-8854-21f359183e8c_story.html?noredirect=onCentral Florida charter schools struggle to pay for on-campus officers required by new law
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-police-charter-schools-parkland-20180904-story.htmlTags:
CrazyRichAsiansNikeColinKaepernickNetflixPopcultureEducationTaxCutsDisenchantmentSchoolCops57 min - EP46: Crazy Rich AI-sians
EP46: Crazy Rich AI-sians
Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!
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
In today’s show we Cover the following topics:
Johnny is going to be a (Dog) Grandfather!
Hot Take News (00:07:38)
*How concerned should we be about Chinese Military Expansion?*Facebook has begun implementing reputation scores*Florida has started its medical marijuana industry but is excluding people with drug convictions from the industry.Fan Suggested Topic: Automation! (00:24:07)
*As a Patron of the Junto Show, YOU have the opportunity to suggest a topic for us to wrestle with. On Today’s show, we discuss the ins and outs of “Automation.”Pop Culture Segment (00:50:35)
*We go in depth about Crazy Rich Asians and whether or not it is “A Romantic Comedy that happens to be Asian” or is it an “Asian Romantic Comedy” - this discussion is great*Lance might have a new favorite show, The Americans
*Johnny saw Mile 22 #Mile22*Johnny gives his mini review of The 100 #The100*Johnny recommends listening to Musical Artist Ella MaiShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow
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Self-Driving Mercedes Will Be Programmed To Sacrifice Pedestrians To Save The DriverFacebook's artificial intelligence robots shut down after they start talking to each other in their own language
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatbot-new-language-research-openai-google-a7869706.htmlTwitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist in less than a dayhttps://www.theverge.com/2016/3/24/11297050/tay-microsoft-chatbot-racistCrazyRichAsians #AI #China #Facebook #Weed #Marijuana #FloridaCRAAutomationPopCulture1 hr 18 min
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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.