Per a listener suggestion, Nick and Justin discuss the nuances between a dating culture and a hookup culture. They talk about the influence of the internet and dating apps on the relationship-making process of dating, and Justin introduces "The Dating Assignment" that Dr. Kerri Cronin, PhD assigns to her students at Boston College.

https://www.thedatingprojectmovie.com/

https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/lsoe/pdf/DatingAssignment.pdf

In this episode of Point of Doo, Nick and Justin discuss the different metaphorical masks we put on in different environments, and what it means to be authentic. They examine the definition of being “fake,” and play a game of guess the impression. (Their imitation skills are questionable.)

Nick and Justin compare their preferences for Apple and Android phones. They discuss the recent Apple product launch event and time travel back to the time before big name smartphones.

In this Point of Doo episode, Justin and Nick welcome their close friend Mary to talk about being a future social worker and the intersection of faith and justice. They also have a necessary discussion on SB8, the new law in Texas that makes safe abortions more inaccessible than ever before. Visit https://bit.ly/3hNlLSw if you live in Texas and need access to appropriate and safe reproductive care.

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Being kind doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, Justin and Nick discuss how acts of compassion to ourselves and others comes in all different shapes and sizes. They reflect on their experiences during the #BeKind21 Campaign and remind each other that in the end, it's about connecting with one another on a human level.

This episode, Justin and Nick have a discussion about music by responding to prompts with a song that comes to mind. Naturally, stories arise from their responses, proving the widely recognized idea that music brings people together. 

Avicii Tribute Concert: https://youtu.be/h2Tzd7MiOj8

In this "back to school" episode, Justin and Nick discuss dealing with transition. Going from a more lax summer schedule to a more rigorous fall schedule, facing difficult or exciting life changes, and going from a more lax summer schedule to a more rigorous fall schedule will all be discussed. Additionally, the two will discuss going from a more lax summer schedule to a more rigorous fall schedule.

In this episode, Justin and Nick follow up a continued conversation about mask-wearing by welcoming their friend Angela Solazzo to the show to discuss something that plagues us all: perfectionism. 

Mentions in this episode include the Instagram accounts @obsessivelyeverafter, @pureochrissie, and @iocdf, as well as YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3y7nzej (owned and operated by Nick’s friend Michelle Hom)

In this episode, Justin and Nick welcome Ryan DeVillier, their friend and Justin's self-proclaimed multipurpose friend, turned professional engineer, to revisit the ongoing conversation about going from student to employee. The three discuss the Ignatian value of discernment and how they use it in their everyday lives, and a discussion of mask-wearing in this next wave of the pandemic follows.

Sibling dynamics are revealed on this episode of P.O.D.! Justin and Nick welcome their sisters and discuss what it's like to live with each other. Then, it's a sister vs. friend battle as they face off in a game of "Who Knows Me Better"!