Podcast – Not a Real Job

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  • NARJ127: Non-canonical

    This week Chris is back from visiting Joel in Canada! And you better believe they went treasure hunting…

    They also discuss Apple’s recent WWDC reveals like HomePod, iOS11, HomeKit changes, and AR.

    Quotes
    • “I don’t get AR at all but that’s because I’m an old man.”
    • “I have a certain je ne sais quoi… I don’t know.”
      • Talking Points
      • Apple WWDC 2017 announcements
        • Gear Picks
        • Street Tribe collapsible water bottle
        • Satechi Bluetooth media button
        • Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

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        • NARJ126: Gender is Weird

          Don’t have any expectations about this episode and everything should go great! Lindsay (you know, the one writing this intro summary) is on the podcast this episode to talk about being genderqueer. Chris and Joel have some questions and learn more about not being straight cis dudes.

          Just for the record – I went with the general LGBTQ rainbow pride flag as the featured image for this episode because the “official” genderqueer flag is purple/white/green and I think it’s ugly.

          Quotes
          • “Gender is a social construct and nothing matters.”
          • “Do you ever wear pants?”
          • “I’m just trying to exist.”
          • “Is it just me being an anxious awkward person? Or is it a gender thing?”
          • “Don’t have any expectations.”
            • Talking Points
            • Genderqueer definition
            • Lindsay’s Medium article on coming out as genderqueer
              • Gear Picks
              • Gender and Sexuality for Beginners by Jaimee Garbacik (old pick but relevant)
              • Because of Sex: One Law, Ten Cases, and Fifty Years That Changed American Women’s Lives at Work by Gillian Thomas
              • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
              • Ducky One fullsized mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches

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              • NARJ125: Overthinking

                Joel is about to go through a transition period of his life as he makes a job-related change. This brings out a discussion on the lasting impacts of “major moments” in one’s life and how we remember things later in life. What is career-related moments overshadow the smaller, warm and fuzzy moments of day to day life? Chris thinks Joel is maybe overthinking things before they even happen. One thing is for certain though: this podcast is continuing to get more and more philosophical as the episodes go by.

                Dear listeners, is that what you want? We are super desperate for any kind of input from you. Let us know you exist and are listening. Recommend us some cool guests, while you’re at it.

                Quotes
                • “New York is the greatest city in the world and always will be.”
                • “I feel like you’re putting the cart before the horse here.”
                • “I don’t want my life story to be one of career moments.”
                • “If there is a moment for reflection, now is the time.”
                • “Everyone read some books, they’re good for you.”
                  • Talking Points
                  • Narrative Fallacy
                    • Gear Picks
                    • 30″ stainless steel over-the-range shelf
                    • Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
                    • Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
                    • CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders
                    • Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

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                    • NARJ124: It’s a Little Cattywompus

                      Carrying on from our recent trend, this episode is heavy on the philosophy. How does stoicism and Buddhism fit into today’s world and political climate? Should we be trying to disengage from our emotions and situations or embrace them? Joel and Chris have two different takes on these ideas, but they are both feeling some anxiety and guilt around non-productivity lately. This all manifests into a very thoughtful episode, even if it does start off with TV show pun names and video games.

                      Quotes
                      • “You get swept up in the lack of drama.”
                      • “I’m always feeling that I’m not as productive or as focused or that I’m not putting enough work into my future.”
                      • “I wonder if removing yourself and unengaging in a situation is the best course?”
                      • “It’s okay to be angry and not do anything about it.”
                      • “We’re going to do this anyway so it may as well be something you enjoy!”
                        • Talking Points
                        • The Great British Bake Off
                        • Terrace House
                        • Pod Save America
                        • Pod Save the World
                          • Gear Picks
                          • A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine
                          • Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening by Stephen Batchelor
                          • After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age by Stephen Batchelor
                          • Confession of a Buddhist Atheist by Stephen Batchelor
                          • Flavacol Popcorn Seasoning

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                          • NARJ123: Stay Strong, Good Vibes

                            It’s a tough time for everyone these days. Should we discuss the bad things happening in the world? Or should we try to bring some lightness and escapism for those whose mental health is suffering under the weight of all the terribleness? It’s a fine line we all have to tread, including NARJ. In light of this, Chris and Joel discuss airpods and language processing in technologies like Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and chatbots.

                            Quotes
                            • “Our most sexual episode yet!”
                            • “Are you a dirty jean boy, Joel?”
                            • “Understanding intention is at an infant stage in technology.”
                            • “Hang on to your butts.”
                              • Talking Points
                              • Buddhify – Mindfulness app
                              • Donate to…
                                • American Civil Liberties Union
                                • Planned Parenthood
                                • Council on American-Islamic Relations
                                • National Immigration Law Center
                                • Amazon Smile
                                  • Gear Picks
                                  • The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
                                  • A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle Series Book 1) by Ursula K. Le Guin
                                  • Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

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                                  • NARJ122: Philosophy Podcast

                                    In a post-2016 US Election world, Chris and Joel get philosophical. What is morality? Is it possible to understand, empathize, and fine common ground with others without legitimizing views we find immoral? Why are these people spending so much damn money digging up Oak Island?! All of these questions are thoroughly discussed for your listening pleasure. And if you need some last-minute gift ideas for this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with this extra long Gear Picks this episode!

                                    Quotes
                                    • “What a major bummer.”
                                    • “Like if Lost Season 3 was a documentary.”
                                    • “That could be any of us about anything!”
                                    • “The world is not necessarily the way you always want it.”
                                    • “How can I be the best person I can be?”
                                      • Talking Points
                                      • Chester, Nova Scotia
                                      • Unattended Consequences
                                        • Gear Picks
                                        • The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt
                                        • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
                                        • The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution by Richard Beeman
                                        • Ugly is Only Skin-deep: The Story of the Ads That Changed the World by Dominik Imseng
                                        • Because of Sex: One Law, Ten Cases, and Fifty Years That Changed American Women’s Lives at Work by Gillian Thomas
                                        • Roost Laptop Stand
                                        • Paddywax Library Collection Scented Candle – John Steinbeck (Smoked Birch/Amber)

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                                        • NARJ121: Forming Habits

                                          Since the last episode, Chris and Joel have been through some stuff. Joel is giving not-drinking a try and Chris has just plain had the worst week ever. Habit formation and replacement is the big topic of discussion because of it. How much of our actions are just deeply ingrained habits? Are cultural habits part of why China is dominating the manufacturing industry?

                                          Quotes
                                          • “We’re just doin’ a show about stuff and we’re people.”
                                          • “It’s just like any part of your diet. If some one goes gluten-free and then eats bread 10 weeks later we don’t hate them.”
                                          • “If you hear something that makes you pause, apply a mitigating balm to it.”
                                          • “When I do have a drink again, it’s not out of habitual action but with a purpose.”
                                          • “Go out and support capitalism.”
                                            • Talking Points
                                            • Rise of the RoboMasters – the Verge
                                            • Behind the Crash of 3D Robotics, North America’s Most Promising Drone Company – Forbes
                                            • Repeater podcast
                                              • Gear Picks
                                              • Phillips Hue LED Starter Kit
                                              • The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business by Charles Duhigg
                                              • UE ROLL Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker (Waterproof and Shockproof)

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                                              • NARJ120: Like No One Ever Was

                                                Chris and Joel are back again this week with a new episode. Sorry again for Ep 119’s delay! In this episode they discuss the controversial iPhone 7 and its removal of the headphone jack. Is it merely a herald of a more streamlined technological advancement? Has Joel caught all of the Pokemans?!

                                                Quotes
                                                • “Whiskey is the love of liquids.”
                                                • “Regular people bring a nostalgia to the headphone jack that Apple underestimates.”
                                                • “Read your Twilight and play your Pokemons.”
                                                  • Talking Points
                                                  • iPhone 7’s Lightning Earpods
                                                  • Byline notepads by Field Notes
                                                  • Chatwire
                                                    • Gear Picks
                                                    • Pokemon Moon (or Sun)
                                                    • Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

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                                                    • NARJ119: Spritzin’ All Over the Place

                                                      It’s been awhile, friends. But never fear, NARJ was just sleeping for a bit. Well okay, what actually happened was we all kind of forgot to mention it was recorded and then we didn’t edit it and then we didn’t do show notes. So this episode has been delayed. Originally recorded in early May you could say it’s a bit overdue. In this one, Joel and Chris talk about soda wine, Hawkeye, and Canadian radio. They also discuss tech evolution in the new Tesla and iPhone models. Enjoy!

                                                      Quotes
                                                      • “Hold on to your butts… and never let go.”
                                                      • “Marshal is Joel’s dog-” “HE’S MY SON.”
                                                      • “Buying a car is like buying a computer – it’s always the wrong time.”
                                                        • Talking Points
                                                        • Tesla S’s Battery Unlock
                                                        • Chatwire
                                                          • Gear Picks
                                                          • Alemon Lavalier Lapel Microphone for Mobile Devices
                                                          • Tile Phone/Key/Item Finder

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                                                          • NARJ118: Is This The Real Life?

                                                            After a maximum of three years, NARJcast finally has its triumphant return! In this extra long episode, Chris and Joel give everyone an update on the State of the NARJcast as well as what they’ve been up to with Firsthand. They also discuss travel anxiety and their latest creative endeavors.

                                                            Quotes
                                                            • “I don’t remember anything else that we typically said.”
                                                            • “You’re going to hear episodes that are a bit more different but also less frequent.”
                                                            • “I’d challenge the idea that anxiousness makes you less inclined to travel. I think it directly correlates to me wanting to travel.”
                                                            • “I think [Amazon Echo] is the future.”
                                                              • Talking Points
                                                              • Firsthand Website
                                                                • Gear Picks
                                                                • Fujifilm X10 Mirrorless Digital Camera
                                                                • Nordic Ware 15040 Cast Aluminum Stovetop Belgian Waffle Maker

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