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- S02E11 - Dr Antony Rapisarda - Medical doctor & tech founder
Dr Antony Rapisarda is our guest for this episode of the randInt podcast and this may be one of the most far ranging, funny and (of course) random conversations we’ve had thus far on the podcast! Anthony is a medical doctor who spent years doing research in various fields including molecular genomics then proceeded to complete his medical studies only to find himself in the US start-up scene. After several years in the fast-paced environment seeing that project take off, he chose to return to Australia to continue his medical training, only to find more problems needing solutions, which led to the founding of OrthoDx, his latest project!
Everything about the episode from how we crossed paths with Anthony (introduced by a previous guest) to the topics we cover are both random, but also very insightful of a person who has followed his curiosity to build a diverse career that truly values tackling the bigger challenges. Along the way we talk about the many, many hurdles, challenges and chance encounters that led him to where he is today.
Some of the things we cover include…
- How chatting to a random Texan guy led to him being offer the role of Chief Medical Officer
- Why he DECLINED the offer!
- What it’s like pulling SHARK TEETH off a leg
- Why someone who’s been so successful CHOOSES to go back to square one (essentially) in medicine
- How to maintain focus on a project when there’s just so many things going on
- and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Peter Attia - https://peterattiamd.com/ - Medical doctor doing interesting things in exercise physiology and biohacking
- OrthoDx - https://www.orthodx.com.au
- Antony’s email - [email protected]
- Immunexpress - https://immunexpress.com/ - the previous company he helped launch
- Immigration, world poverty & gumballs - https://youtu.be/LPjzfGChGlE
- Guide to different types of boats - https://www.marineinsight.com/types-of-ships/a-guide-to-different-types-of-boats/
- Cobalt boats - https://cobaltboats.com/
- Peabody Duck Parade - https://www.peabodyhotelsandresorts.com/peabody-ducks
- 100 days of making - class making 1 pot vs 100 experiment - https://medium.com/@codenameyau/the-power-of-iteration-adc5f14e4f0a
- Nerang boat - Maid of Sker Nerang Wharf -
1 hr 49 min - S02E10 - Love stricken, self destructive chicken
We’re getting back on track with the randInt podcast with more of the scheduled regularity! This episode, we’re having a long overdue catch up and talking about the VERY random month we’ve had.
In this episode we talk about...
- When we plan to stop working
- Why Chandra is commuting across the continent
- Why I woke up to messages from my family having booked flights to Melbourne at short notice
- How I finally got the rona!
- and how all that has to do with me getting married!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Nikah Ceremony - https://www.brides.com/nikkah-ceremony-5079931
- Retirement Age - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age
- Ozarks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozark_(TV_series)
- Zengo - https://www.yelp.com/biz/zengo-washington
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc etc etc.
52 min - S02E09 - Paul Willison - Life on the ocean
Episode 009 of Season 2 brings another guest to the randInt podcast universe and this time it’s Paul Willison! One random encounter with the maritime world changed the course of Paul’s life toward all things sailing related. That’s how he ended up teaching Chandra the ropes on the water.
Also, apologies for the delay folks, technical issues kept this episode from coming out on time but here it is!
In this episode we talk about...
- Why GPS is different on the oceans
- Are there ANY downsides to boat life?
- Relationships on the seas
- What’s life like living on a boat with a young family?
- and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Arbrolhos Islands - https://www.australiascoralcoast.com/destination/abrolhos-islands
- The Leeuwin II - https://sailtraininginternational.org/vessel/leeuwin-ii/
- Spritsail - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritsail
- Discover Sailing - https://www.discoversailing.org.au/home/
- Adventure Sailing School - https://www.adventuresailing.com.au/
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
**Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday**
**Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy**
**Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan**
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc etc etc.
1 hr 25 min - S02E08 - Scrabble tactics & dating antics
It’s time for another catch-up-sode of the randInt podcast! In this rather long chat, we discuss the confusion that is caused by the official Scrabble dictionary, the joys of working holidays and Chandra returning to Victoria for a short stint.
Other things in this episode include...
- Severe fatigue, but not Covid!?
- What happens when a Tesla hits a pot hole?
- a challenge for one of our listeners and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Total immersion swimming - https://www.totalimmersion.net/
- Ramadan22 donations - https://www.raffyhalim.com/ramadan22
- National Museum of Australia - https://www.nma.gov.au/
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram -Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot. All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc.
1 hr 7 min - S02E07 - Dr Charles Phillis - cars, boats, planes & all things FAST!
Season 2 promised more interview-sodes and the first one where we interview someone totally outside our friend circle is here! Dr Charles Phillis hails from the sun-drenched lands of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia where he has crafted one of the more unusual medical careers...
In this episode we talk about...
- Charles’ love for all things fast
- what’s involved in occupational medicine
- how he’s crafted a career particular to his strengths
- and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Range - https://amzn.to/37bfdLv
- Guide to different types of boats - https://www.marineinsight.com/types-of-ships/a-guide-to-different-types-of-boats/
- Cobalt boats - https://cobaltboats.com/
- Peabody Duck Parade - https://www.peabodyhotelsandresorts.com/peabody-ducks
- 100 days of making - class making 1 pot vs 100 experiment - https://medium.com/@codenameyau/the-power-of-iteration-adc5f14e4f0a
- Nerang boat - Maid of Sker Nerang Wharf - http://placestories.com/story/28075
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc etc etc.
1 hr 29 min - S02E06 - Metaverse, schmetaverse
It’s a week delayed, but hopefully worth it!
Apologies dear listeners for the week long delay in getting this episode out to you! In our quest to improve the production value of the podcast, we’re trying out some new software and with the challenges of clinical work, things just got a bit too much to be on time.
So, we’re fashionably late to the topic of this weeks minisode: the METAVERSE! What is it? Are we already there? Is Zuck really an android? Find out in the episode...
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Books that describe the metaverse - Snowcrash - https://amzn.to/3qWvg6a & Ready Player One - https://amzn.to/36T7IZb
- What is the Metaverse for people who don’t get it - https://www.vice.com/en/article/93bmyv/what-is-the-metaverse-internet-technology-vr
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram -Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot. All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc.
30 min - S02E05 - Travel impediment & what is CST?
After starting Season 2, we both realised we hadn’t actually had a catch-up episode since the start! Given just how different the world looked since the last episode was released and how many times my recent travel plans changed, there was a lot to catch up on. So we decided a chat was in order and random banter ensued...
In this episode we talk about...
- why going overseas is much more complicated a process
- growing up brown - curry traits in our parents
- how much fish and chips cost in small country towns
- and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Tail End - https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html
- Trevor Noah coverage - https://youtu.be/DjPzFGvTXOU?t=602
- Singapore VTL entry process - https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and-process
- Castlemaine - https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/visit-castlemaine-maldon
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc etc etc.
55 min - S02E04 - Dr Marion Chan: Meticulous attention to detail in surgery and...baking?
After promising more interview-sodes this season, we’ve finally synced our times and managed to do one! Hooray for that!
This episode, we’re talking to our mutual medical school friend, Dr Marion Chan (known as Maz-é to us). Marion isn’t JUST a renowned plastic surgeon, but also very active in the world of dance sports, baking and music. All this and she has a 15 month old child to look after!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Maz’s windy path to plastic surgery
- Breaking stereotypes in your field
- Keeping your hobbies and interests going when “adulting”
- ...World of Warcraft (yes, really)
- and much more!
For more information on Dr Marion Chan, see the following:
- Dr Marion Chan (website) - https://www.marionchan.com.au/
- Dr Marion Chan (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/drmarionchan/
Things mentioned in this podcast:
- Evangelion - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion
- World of Warcraft - https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-gb/
- Melbourne Salsa - https://melbournesalsa.com.au/
- Bachata beats - https://www.bachatabeats.com.au/
- “Naked” cakes - https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-naked-cake/
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff
- Raffy's newsletter - Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc etc.
1 hr 15 min - S02E03 - Where to look, when you're looking for love...
It’s another minisode of the randInt podcast
Two minisodes that are ACTUAL minisodes less than 30 mins?! Season 2 is very different to Season 1 indeed!
In this episode (which just missed Valentine’s Day), we talk about LUUUURRVVEEE. Well more like the nerdy stats related to it. In order to help one keen listener with their love life, we look at the data to see where did the people we know meet their significant other? Is that comparable to what generally the data suggests and how have things changed over time?
When we started randInt, neither of us ever though that THIS would be one of the minisodes, but that’s what happens when you live the randInt life...
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Where people are ACTUALLY meeting their partners (2017) - https://www.bustle.com/p/where-people-are-actually-meeting-their-partners-today-45616
- How Brits Find Love - https://yougov.co.uk/topics/relationships/articles-reports/2020/02/13/how-do-brits-find-love
- Statista - How Couples Met (over time)- https://www.statista.com/chart/20822/way-of-meeting-partner-heterosexual-us-couples/
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
- Raffy's newsletter - Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
- Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
- Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot. All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc.
20 min - S02E02 - Giving it away
Welcome back to another episode of randInt!
In this actual minisode (we managed to keep it to about half hour for once), we explore the world of philanthropy and charitable giving. It turns out that not all charities are created equal in terms of effectiveness. But does effectiveness even matter when you’re trying to do good for the world? That’s the main discussion in this minisode!
In this episode we talk about...
- charities that are “evidence based” vs “ appealing”
- should charities pay a comission?
- where we donate to and more...
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Give well - https://www.givewell.org/
- The Life You Can Save - https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org.au/
- Malaria Consortium - https://www.malariaconsortium.org/
- Plan International - https://www.plan.org.au/
- City of Melbourne Homelessness - https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/health-support-services/social-support/Pages/homelessness.aspx
- Asylum Seekers Resource Centre - https://asrc.org.au/
- What is Zakat? - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/z/zakat.asp
Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff:
**Raffy's newsletter -Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday**
**Raffy's Instagram -Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy**
**Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan**
As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to [email protected] or leave us a voice message! If you're read this far, please also leave us a podcast review where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot. All views our own and do not reflect those of others etc.
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About randInt podcast with Raffy and Chandra
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to randInt podcast, where Raffy & Chandra explore how seemingly random events can shape our lives and lead to unexpected success.
In each episode, we either delve into the stories of people from all walks of life and uncover the pivotal moments that led them to where they are today or explore the seemingly random development that influence our state of the world. From chance encounters to serendipitous discoveries, we examine the role of luck and opportunity in shaping the planet.
So sit back, relax, and tune into randInt. You never know what chance encounter it might in lead to...