Might Ramble

Peyton Knight grew up in Missouri and was signed as a model at age 11. She graduated high school at 16 and has lived much of her adult life at an accelerated pace. She eventually worked and lived in New York City for four years before spending six in Los Angeles. Along the way, she’s worn a lot of hats as a model, photographer, and content creator. Her content has shifted toward comedy in recent years, with memes emerging as her most effective and resonant format to date, per Peyton.

Peyton works at Ladder, a personal training app and Apple App of the Year nominee. She’s spent the past four years in brand social and marketing, previously working with multiple startups, including time working for Paris Hilton before launching her own media agency in LA.

Outside of work, Peyton is an avid lifter and has taken up running over the past several months as a way of grounding herself physically and mentally.

Links:

⁠https://www.wmagazine.com/story/peyton-knight-model-hair⁠

⁠https://www.vogue.com/article/model-peyton-knight-interview⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyton_Knight

⁠https://www.instagram.com/peytonknight

⁠https://models.com/models/peyton-knight/featured

My guest for this episode is Alexis Quiterio. Alexis is an entrepreneur, a public speaker, a published author, a former competitive gymnast and pole vaulter, and a standout communicator.

Alexis and I explore the nuances of communication, the importance of living in the present, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. Alexis shares her perspective on unwavering positivity, gratitude, and the art of communication. We discuss the balance between speaking and listening in meaningful conversations, as well as the contrast between speaking aloud and writing as tools for self-reflection, among other themes.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U2rhdcuTph2Hrs7ozvxAdaOR0z5BEOSd

My guest for today had to reschedule, but I still wanted to talk. I start by sharing what I’ve been up to with keto lately, and the back half of the episode is a conversation with a friend of mine who’s a student at Brown University, where a shooting occurred last weekend. At the time of recording, the shooter had still not been identified several days after. That conversation starts around 30 minutes into the episode.

In this conversation, Tash shares her journey from growing up in a drinking culture in the UK to her struggles with addiction and eventual path to sobriety. She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the progression of her addiction, and the impact it had on her life and family. Tash reflects on her rock bottom moment, the turning points that led her to seek help, and the importance of community and personal growth in maintaining sobriety.

You can find Tash on instagram @soberhappytash

Tash hosts The Clear Head Club podcast, available here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6LTGLKDjjPtg7RHdf4RmhX⁠

This conversation with Alex Bradley explores themes of friendship, loss, and mental health through the lens of a personal journey. Alex is currently in the midst of walking 2560 miles to pay tribute to his late friend, and to raise money for suicide prevention and mental health resources. This conversation was recorded as we walked and ran in the Nevadan desert.

If you wish to contribute to Alex's cause, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-next-step-movement

Other links:

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-man-walking-2500-miles-raise-mental-health-awareness-honor-best-friend

https://www.scdailypress.com/2025/09/27/austin-man-walks-cross-country-speaks-suicide-prevention/

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/health-wellness/texas-man-walks-across-southern-utah-during-2-500-mile-trek-for-suicide-prevention/article_efa15f91-ee95-4c66-87ad-ffe242ae138d.html

https://www.firstalert7.com/2025/09/16/i-need-your-support-man-walks-through-odessa-2560-mile-awareness-trek/

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Summary: This conversation explores the complex history and current dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, touching on the historical presence of Jews in Israel, personal experiences of the speakers, the role of radicalism in Islam, accusations of genocide, and the unique relationship between the U.S. and Israel. The discussion also delves into political dynamics, the importance of education, and the need for an informed populace to navigate these issues effectively.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

02:12 Historical Context of Jews in Israel

06:29 Personal Experiences and Observations

12:05 Understanding Radicalism in Islam

13:22 Genocide Accusations and Civilian Casualties

24:29 The Right to Exist: Israel and Palestine

30:10 The Role of the U.S. in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

32:40 The Unique U.S.-Israel Relationship

40:46 Political Dynamics and Term Limits

58:22 The Importance of an Educated Populace

Episode Transcript

AI-based fact checks

Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the experiences of Lorenz, Mitchell, & Keith in the tech and job market, and the challenges of launching new products in a competitive landscape. They also delve into the complexities of misinformation in the digital age, the intricacies of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the broader implications of media polarization and American politics from a global perspective.

Chapters

00:00 Introducing Lorenz Schimik & Keith Penningroth

01:59 Job Market Challenges and Opportunities

03:20 Mimo's New Product Launch and Market Competition

07:25 Life in Austin: Culture and Community

10:45 Podcasting Journey and Content Creation

13:29 Exploring the Jeffrey Epstein Case

22:04 Intelligence Connections and Media Polarization

26:27 Global Perspectives on American Politics

31:02 Navigating Misinformation in the Digital Age

Lorenz Schimik Links:

Mimo: https://mimo.org/ (learning to code)

Instance: https://instance.so/ (vibe coding)

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SyqxsUGVEJjZfDyWk504SHCdze7juDM/view?usp=sharing

Hello Dad, welcome to my podcast!

Recorded this in one take. No notes, off the cuff thoughts a week after Charlie Kirk's assassination. Note, I called Charlie Kirk racist here, and this was a mischaracterization on my part.

Some impromptu thoughts on mental health research, treatment, my career journey, and what it’s meant to be a twin whose twin was diagnosed with schizophrenia two years ago — right as I was beginning graduate school as a research scientist at Brown.

I touch on what it’s been like to walk beside him, what schizophrenia has taught me about powerlessness and presence, and why I believe we need to approach mental illness research with the same urgency we bring to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

It’s a mix of personal story, professional experience, and scientific possibility.

Let me know whatcha think!

Editorial Notes:

I inquired with my twin on whether this was okay to talk about, and they approved.