The Inspire Wire

Mike Davis (Chattanooga, TN) joins the podcast to discuss music, producing, business, college, sports, NFL, and more! Mike is currently working on a music production company incorporating rap/hip hop music as well as orchestral music, with a focus on incorporating younger generations and specifically the greater Chattanooga area.

Topics Discussed Include:

-Moneysign Media - What is it and how did it start? What are the plans for the future?

- Transitioning from Williams to hometown of Chattanooga

- No more football, maintaining competitive habits

- Activities at Williams, Griffin Society

- NFL controversy - Kaepernick

- Leadership - teaching, mentoring, community

- Impact of Coach Kelton - Former Williams Head Football Coach

Part 2

-Continued discussion of NFL controversy

- Details on Moneysign Media

-Influencers and contributors

- Plans and tentative schedule for the future

BONUS track: They Reminisce Over You - Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Rachel Fleming (Northbridge, MA) joins the podcast for Episode 26 to talk about her recent experiences and exploits in grad school pursuing a master's degree in History and her current process in applying for a PhD History program.

Topics Discussed:

-Grad School Life

-Future Plans: History Professor

-Thoughts on teaching

-College towns, college bubbles

-The ever elusive free time: What is it like?

-New generation: We are having kids later these days

-Traveling

Bonus Track: "Lonesome Dreams" by Lord Huron

Andrew Haas, the podcast's first guest joins me to end the drought of podcasts!

We talk sports, travel, what's new, and what has happened since we first talked.

Additionally, we discuss the future of the podcast and some upcoming news! Tune in!

Nicole Noonan is a recent college grad and current graduate student in Interior Architecture. She co-founded and co-owns Beige & Bleu Design Studio, an interior design company based North of Boston.

Topics Discussed:

-What made you interested in interior design?

-What has it been like starting your own business?

-How did you do phase in a business?

-What has your graduate school experience brought you?

-What parts of running a business do you enjoy/dislike?

-Future of the business?

-Advice and tips for Starting a business or new phase in your career

Nicole's Links:

Beige and Bleu website: http://www.beigeandbleu.com/

This solo episode I discuss multiple interesting clips from "True Detective", "Fight Club", and "Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell". Most of the topics revolve around the possibility that humans do not in fact have a purpose, identity, destiny, etc. That we may in fact be just a heap of organic matter on a random planet in a gigantic universe.

Topics Discussed:

-True Detective

-Human consciousness was a tragic misstep in evolution

-Humans should not exist by natural law

-We have the illusion of a self, a purpose, that we are somebody

- Implications if we are nobody

- This is depressing, what do we make of it?

- Optimistic Nihilism - A video by Kurzgesagt in a nutshell

-The possibilities could be endless

-Fight Club quote: "Self Improvement is masturbation"

- What is wrong with self improvement?

-Final thoughts

-Final clip: Fight Club scene when Tyler Durden discusses materialism, evolution, meaning of life

-Bonus song: Main theme of Season 1 of True Detective

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8x73UW8Hjk&t=213s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14&t=190s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikY0fs94U-M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJfe1k9CeE

Kathy Murphy is an middle school math teacher at University Park Campus School in Worcester. She was formerly a Computer Programmer and is a graduate of the Math department at Holy Cross.

Our discussion revolved around her recent trip to Guatemala:

- What did you do?

-Tutoring

- Where did you stay?

- What was there to see in Guatemala?

- Volcanoes

- Chicken Bus Story

- Culture of Guatemala

-City of Antigua

- Spanish Speaking

- People you met, Places you visited

- Effect that travelling and meeting new people have

- Motivation to travel

- New Experiences

Links:

Her school: https://www.ixchelschool.com/

Volunteering: http://brillodesol.org/

Nuri Shakir is a veteran mixed martial arts fighter from Ohio and is living in Nashua, NH. He has fought professionally since 2000 and has extensive experience in multiple disciplines of mixed martial arts. He currently trains and teaches at Gate City MMA in Nashua.

Topics Discussed:

-Description of basic MMA techniques

-What is it like to be in a fight?

-You grew up fighting, what was that like?

-What mental state do you go through prior to and during combat?

-Social stigma against fighting (Fighting is natural)

-Pros and cons of MMA and fighting

-Story: Relationships within the UFC and MMA community

-Recommendations for those interested in self-defense, UFC, MMA

Nuri's Gym: http://www.gatecitymma.com/

Matt Consigli is a recent college graduate and student athlete. He played Independent League Baseball for the Garden City Wind. Aside from sports, Matt has a variety of interests, passions, and is currently working in Sudbury, MA in the landscape architecture business.

Topics Discussed in the podcast:

-Impact of Baseball on Life

-Learning Experiences

-Criminal Justice Major - Police

-Impact of a Positive Attitude - "Don't Be a Dick"

-Societal Pressures - Conformity

-Diversity=Marketability

-Living in the Present

-Important Decisions (Work, Relationship, Kids)

Duncan Robinson is a current student athlete at the University of Michigan and is a Sports Management and Political Science double major. He will be a red-shirt senior next year for the UMichigan Men's Basketball Team for his final year of NCAA eligibility.

Topics Discussed Include:

-Michigan offseason

-His one year at Williams College

-Transition to Michigan

-Discussion of Paying NCAA players

-2017 team run (Big 10 Champions/Sweet Sixteen)

-Future of the program

-Crazy Story - Plane Crash prior to Big 10 Tournament

-Balancing Academics and Athletics

-The Dak and Dunc Show (Duncan's Podcast with co-host/teammate Andrew Dakich)

Check out his podcast below:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dak-and-dunc-show/id1214679107?mt=2

https://soundcloud.com/dakichandrobinson

In Episode 18 I talk about what I have learned about relationships through specific lessons in social psychology, as well as anecdotal advice on the importance on communication in relationships, and understanding the context of situations and other perspectives.

Important Points to Note:

- Before you judge/act, put yourself in their shoes and try to understand their point of view

- Trust and Communication create the foundation of a healthy and successful relationship

References:

- Social Psychology Experiment: http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/12/when-situations-not-personality-dictate-our-behaviour.php

- "Situations Matter" by Sam Sommers :http://amzn.to/2ucnsAN

-Everybody Loves Raymond Suitcase Scene: https://youtu.be/iyuRunTvC6w