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June 06, 2017 Episode 32: Dr. Scott Solomon - Are Humans Still Evolving?
Dr. Scott Solomon, @ScottESolomon is an evolutionary biologist, ecologist, science writer, and professor at Rice University. His writing has been featured in Slate, Nautilus, Wired.com, and Business Insider. His most recent book is aptly titled "Future Humans: Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution," in which he analyzes and answers the principled question: Are humans still evolving? If evolving, how will humans look in 100,000 years? What role do epigenetics play in modern day diseases? If we colonize Mars, how will the change in gravity and atmosphere affect our biology? Will humans on Mars diverge from those on Earth? These are some of the questions we came into this episode pondering Dr. Solomon takes the bus down a winding and twisting road to help us better understand how evolutionary biology is impacting modern day and future life on this planet. He provides explanation and insight into some of the mechanisms that effect evolution; mate selection, disease, and culture. Don't worry - the bus doesn't stop there. After we breeze past those topics the discussion broadens into some more arcane fields. The bus discusses the effects of bacteria on health and the gut-biome, the potential of virtual reality to evolutionary pressures, CRISPR and genetic sequencing's potential, and whether online dating is messing up natural sexual cues in the search for a mate. This episode was an INCREDIBLE episode all around. The coup de grace is a lasting discussion on the colonization of Mars. Dr. Solomon helps us better understand how humans living on Mars could diverge from those on Earth. Its quite thorough and fun. Looking for another science episode? We spoke with Michael Hinden extensively about botany and epigenetics in Episode 026. Listen to it here. The Bus Weekly Fuel Hak Paks One Pot cooking sauce, Thai Green Curry Sauce is the food we are most enjoying. No preservatives, Non GMO, Gluten Free! We purchase ours on Thrive Market. The blog/vlog we are watching is Elliot Hulse which preaches a message of becoming the strongest version yourself in order to empower one another - bioenergetics. Check out his Youtube channel to find out things like how to overcome depression and interviews with the Ice Man himself Wim Hoff. The Instagram page we can't stop viewing is @Beeple_crap. This page has some incredible dystopian transhuman futuristic graphic art.
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1 hr 40 min
May 25, 2017 Episode 031: Lauren Sesselmann - The Woman Behind the Cleats
Lauren Sesselmann @lsesselmann is a defender for the Canadian national soccer team and plays in the new NWSL (National Woman's Soccer League). She won a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics and a gold medal in the 2011 Pan-America Games at Guadalajara.
Lauren is more than just a hard-working athlete. She is a fitness instructor (just releasing her second Fit as a Pro program), a mentor - focusing on helping younger girl athletes find success in sports, a growing influencer via social media, an actress, and TV host.
Soccer is the most prolific sport around the world and reaching new heights in North America. But woman's soccer, though growing rapidly, is still stuck with a negative stigma in the quality of play. The bus and Lauren challenge this notion while exploring woman's sports science and injury recovery compared to men's (such as ACL tears are greater during menstrual cycles). This episode not only explores Lauren's injuries and experiences as a woman in sports, it also takes a look into her depression and coinciding new confidence and creativity as she approaches retirement. Lauren's passion is mentoring and we also talk about everything from racism and sexism to nutrition, dating, social media, acting, and her side projects. Lauren was one of the most fun people we've had in the studio thus far. She is intelligent, motivational, hard-working, insightful, funny, and has no problem pointing out the bus driver being in love. You're going to absolutely love this show. This episode we learned some of the same struggles we had from a previous Olympic hopeful, Jared Firestone. Take a look at his episode here if you'd like to listen to another sports topic. Bus Weekly Fuel: The supplement that we are experimenting with at the moment is the bitter melon, in order to enhance our body's longevity. The blog we are reading is MIgrationology. The blog of Mark Wiens who travels the world via his stomach in search of the most delicious food. Love that Kha Floating Market post! The exercise optimization we are toying with is Ryan Flaherty’s, top 3 optimal exercises primarily the hex bar deadlift to enhance speed and explosion.
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1 hr 49 min
May 18, 2017 Episode 030: Mikela Warman - 20Something Perils Through Microinfluencers, Digital Trends, and the Saturated Media Market
Mikela Warman is co-founder and VP of Brand Management at 20Something, a digital media hub, and lifestyle brand.

Millenials have long been touted as the entitled generation, but is that true? Are the generational lines blurred?

Mikela believes that 20somethings are just getting comfortable socially by way of sharing and social media interaction. They used to be scared of judgment, but as times change, they adapted and gained more self-awareness which caused self-growth. Through the forfeiture of privacy (Mikela sees this as a positive) we are seeing a side of other humans we didn't see before.
Mikela is a bright and fantastic speaker who has also worked as a writer. She prides herself in trying to maintain a neurtal stance which is difficult in a world of media and fake news.
This episode includes the hot topic of social Darwinism, and looks at digital trends in a fast paced future, owning your own ideas, micro influencers, and the saturated market of information.

For Another episode in social media and branding -- peep the recent one with Zach Weinberg, head of New Media at Ziggy Marley's label, Tuff Gong Worldwide.

Bus Weekly Fuel:
We are eating Pili nuts, which are wild harvested in the Philipines by hand from the rainforest, sprouted/activated, and mixed with a touch of extra virgin coconut oil and Himalayan salt. The result is a rich buttery taste, unlike any other nut.
The video we can't stop watching is the, "history of the entire world, i guess". This psychedelic history of the touches on fields of biology, chemistry, physics and philosophy in a comical fun fashion.
The blog we are reading is, The Mouthy Mountaineer, written by Colby Wohlleb a former accountant, entrepreneur, coach who is currently hiking the Applachian Trail.
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1 hr 38 min
May 13, 2017 Episode 029: Diego Orlandini - Pocket Philosophy
Diego Orlandini is Chief Book Giver (aka CEO) of Aimful Coloring Books, a Wynwood Miami-based coloring book company. He is a writer, social entrepreneur, and pocket philosopher What makes Diego unique is his willingness to forgo his true love of writing to dedicate his time resources and energy to a socially conscious business. For every coloring book his company sells, they donate a textbook in the developing world (ala the Toms Shoe's model). His story on how he became a coloring enthusiast (a form of dynamic meditation) sits perfectly with his personality. When he's not working to achieve this mission, he writes in his personal blog about love, the human experience, and his travels. This conversation his highly philosophical. Some might say it's philosophical bullshit. We ponder social respect, creating legacy, universal knowledge and consciousness among other arcane topics. Please enjoy this one Looking for another social philosophy conversation between friends? Our episode with Darryll Fish - The Power of Awareness is our most popular episode of all time. Give it a listen Bus Weekly FuelWill be back next week with some great stuff. Check out our Facebook page where we post all our Fuel and other articles we are into.
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On the Bus is a podcast that shares powerful conversations with unique and successful young adults on the path to optimization and happiness. Your hosts: Daniel Blum & Brandon Reese want you to keep your hands and feet in the windows, it's going to be a wild (bus) ride. If you would like more information, feel free to contact us by email or visit our website.

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1 hr 26 min
May 03, 2017 Episode 028: Dan Tortora - On Transforming Sports Media
The transformation of traditional radio broadcast is most evident in sports. With a growing number of people looking for niche shows, ease of entry and access to equipment makes the barrier to entry low. And, you can be your own boss and build an audience quite effectively on your own.

Enter Dan Tortora, the new wave of sports radio. Dan is the host of his show Wake Up Call DT, President of Tortora Broadcast Media, and a former sportscaster for ESPN Radio on The Score 1260. His love has always been communications and we explore that on the show.

Dan brings an authentic tone to his radio show which looks to find the bridge where sports meet life. We delve into Dan's passion and interests in communication and sports. Highlighting topics from the past, present and future states of podcasts and other medias.

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This isn't our first Syracuse sports show. We did a 15-minute podcast with Marc Lomansky after he hit a one-time half court shot at Madison Square Garden in a packed stadium.

Bus ‘Weekly Fuel

Wildbrine’s Kimchi Shots which are probiotics shots to benefit your gut biome. The gut bacteria field is just now being discovered to the levels of necessity and benefit to your body. We especially recommend this if you're on a high carb diet or pregnant.

The Book Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - a brief history of humankind on society, culture, politics, and their relation to each other. We love this book

As two people deep into the ketogenic diet we know it can be difficult to surpass taste addiction for healthy foods. Check out Ketolife on Instagram - which we use for Keto Recipes like this waffle recipe
1 hr
April 28, 2017 Episode 027: Zach Weinberg - The Evolution of Media in Big Music and the Marleys
The Bus talks with Zach Weinberg, Head of New Media at Tuff Gong Worldwide - Ziggy Marley's record label. Music is evolving rapidly as social media and new streaming tools converge... and Zach is sitting at the forefront of this evolution. Besides new media, Zach is also one of the historians for the Marley estate and their licenses and works with major industry leaders like Universal Music, WME, and others.
"Music is a marketing tool," in this day and age and this leaves many questions about where the industry is headed, for artists, consumers, and marketers alike. Such questions as: How will music evolve and survive in the day of low-cost streaming? How do we find new fans through rapid changing market preferences? What are technologies coming out to disrupt the market?
There is another battle going on though; the battle between art and making that art seen by the world. So how do you merge raw talent with what the market wants - without removing their artistic integrity? These are just a few of the many questions we ponder in this episode.
As with all of our guests - we explore Zach's love and interest in his occupation and how he reached his current role. This bus ride also explores the potential for A.I in the music industry. As a coup de grace to an incredible episode... Zach gives us some historic and detailed cognizance into the rise of Bob Marley.
This is an interesting take on the social + marketing side of music. We also had a conversation with Joe Silberzweig, marketing manager for Live Nation and festival promoter extraordinaire that you can check out if you enjoyed this conversation.
Bus' Weekly Fuel 1. The blog of 20somethingfinance which gives millennial tips and hacks for money saving and reaching financial independence. 2. Instagram we love: DiscoverSouthAmerica to help find places to go for our Save The Deena Tour 3. Supplement we are trying: Schisandra Powder for sexual function and liver function. Peep the article of Dr. Axe which has all the details.
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1 hr 1 min
April 22, 2017 Episode 026: Michael Hinden on Botany, Buds, and Education
Michael Hinden took a chance and moved out to California during the medical marijuana gold rush. He sought after his passion for botany and plants and left behind a job in his father's law firm.
Michael and his company Private Stock Veganics are in a pursuit to provide the highest grade cannabis-derived from truly natural and organic techniques. He's made a brand that's respected for its quality above all else. They are on a mission in order to bring the marijuana industry back to a more natural approach to raising their plants.
This episode isn't just about plants. The boys cover an array of topics from education, technologies, medicine, mimicking aspects of homo sapiens, as well how to return to cohesion between humans and animals.

Looking for another show about the marijuana business or drug politics? We had a conversation with Danny Perdeck (CEO of Green Roads World) talking the growing CBD and Marijuana industries.
Bus' Weekly Fuel
1. The blog of Claudia Tavani called My Adventures Across the World for trip guides, which Brandon used to plan his journey to Cuba
2. Body Hack we are using: Pain management exercise doing a Myofascial release of the hip flexors. Check out Naudi Aguilar Youtube video and his YouTube channel Functional Patterns
3. Writing technique we are using: For 10 days write down what your life would be like if you changed one major thing...what would this alternate reality of your life look like?

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1 hr 33 min
April 18, 2017Episode 025: Jared Firestone - Sacrifice
Jared Firestone,@jfireskeleton, is an ex-collegiate track athlete attempting to break into the ranks of the U.S. Skeleton and Bobsled teams. He recently just returned from the U.S. Nationals and is currently preparing for training sessions with the Elite Development Group in Latvia and Norway.

Jared ran track at Tulane and after college, he wasn't willing to give up on his athletic dreams. After watching skeleton one T.V. one day, he took a leap of faith to jump-start his career.

As with many of our guests, Jared has had to show extreme determination, risk, and sacrifice to make the impossible - possible. He has had to forgo his law career and has had difficulty finding a stable job that will support him while he trains. And beyond the potential for failure, skeleton is a dangerous sport. To Jared, the risk is worth the reward.

This episode explores the psyche of a strong-willed and determined young man not willing to accept mediocrity. We also talk skeleton training techniques, the potential of athletes as influencers in the 21st century, and intangibles of success.

Looking for another show about athletics? Our conversation with Wes Byrum – Life After Sports, explores difficulties athletes have when they are finished.

Bus' Weekly Fuel
The blog of Lindsey Pollack on chemistry building for millennials https://www.lindseypollak.com/Posture exercise called Jefferson Curls. Check out Emmett Louis videoWhat we are pondering: Will Mars colonists evolve into a new kind of human separate from Earthlings?

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1 hr 12 min
April 11, 2017 Episode 024: Shane Mauss – Openness, Psychedelics, and Questioning Everything
Shane Mauss is both a stand-up comedian from rural Wisconsin and a connector. He’s breaking social barriers by bridging the gap between the inner psyche and who we are as human beings.
"My default is that I am always questioning everything”
Shane has been featured on Comedy Central Presents, Conan, and Jimmy Kimmel. He has a Netflix special titled ‘Mating Season’ and a comedy album titled My Big Break, which spent time at #1 on comedy Itunes charts, and which he wrote after breaking both feet. Shane is also the host of the Here We Are Podcast, in which he interviews experts in science and academics to decipher the human experience.
He’s currently embarking on his A Good Trip - A Psychedelic Comedy Tour. In fact, we reached out to Shane because we found his show to be the funniest stand-up we've seen in years... and as psychonauts, directly and perfectly relatable on all fronts. The reason he came up for the tour is just as interesting as the tour itself, and he divulged this in the conversation.
This episodes' first portion plunges deep into the relationship between psychedelics and humanity. We explore Shane's personal experiences (hint: he's not your DMT guru) and their effect on society, as well as augmenting experience through nootropics and biohacking.
The show becomes a thoughtful exploration of openness through many sources (delics, meditation, youth) and fearfulness - and connects how we can utilize acceptance to finding many solutions.
Please enjoy this conversation with fellow Psychonaut, Shane Mauss.
Looking for another show about openness? Our conversation with Bryan Shay – The Live High Campaign, talks Ayahuasca and conforming in society

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On the Bus is a podcast that shares powerful conversations with unique and successful young adults on the path to optimization and happiness. Your hosts: Daniel Blum & Brandon Reese want you to keep your hands and feet in the windows, it's going to be a wild (bus) ride. If you would like more information, feel free to contact us by email or visit our website.

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1 hr 30 min
April 02, 2017 Episode 022: Grizzly and Taco - Gloving Competitions and the Rise of Flow Art
Robert Leon (aka Grizzly) & Yume aka Taco (with EmazingLights) are top-level competitors in the Gloving (or Finger xyz) community.
Gloving is a flow art - a term used to describe movement based disciplines such as dancing, juggling, and hooping. The goal is to achieve a present-awareness state know as Flow. Coinciding with the rapid growth in E-Sports and other alternative sports arenas competitions, Gloving has reached new competitive heights with competitors building crews, communities, and even brands. Grizzly (Art in Motion crew) and Taco are in town for the Battle of Florida competition during Miami Music Week (mmw) and the Winter Music Conference (wmc). Griz is a favorite to win but must go through Taco in the first round. This is hands down one of our favorite episodes we've ever done. After learning the technical aspects and scoring of the gloving competitions, we discuss how they prepare to compete (similar techniques to many professional athletes). This episode also talks about the Insomniac banning of gloves from music events helped fuel this form of art and they teach us some basic hand stretches and hand strengthening techniques. We recorded this podcast live. If you want to see the youtube video and a quick tutorial on some of the basics of gloving (or advanced moves like the finger roll) - check the video here. Looking for another episode about flow? When we talked with drummer Troy Wiggins from Roots of Rebellion, and the conversation was intrinsically about music and hand flow with drumsticks.
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On the Bus is a podcast that shares powerful conversations with unique and successful young adults on the path to optimization and happiness. Your hosts: Daniel Blum & Brandon Reese want you to keep your hands and feet in the windows, it's going to be a wild (bus) ride. If you would like more information, feel free to contact us by email or visit our website.

All Aboard!

On the Bus is a podcast that shares powerful conversations with unique and successful young adults on the path to optimization and happiness. Your hosts: Daniel Blum & Brandon Reese want you to keep your hands and feet in the windows, it's going to be a wild (bus) ride. If you would like more information, feel free to contact us by email or visit our website.

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1 hr 32 min

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