The Introverse

The Introverse

By D. Rōbi and B. EvansComedySociety & Culture
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The Introverse episodes

  • The Age of Funerals

    B. and Robi are chatting about beer, movies, comedy shows, and personal experiences. We're getting deep and delving into mortality and the impact of aging on personal relationships. Plus, Robi saw Seinfeld live and the guys compare their experiences. The discussion also meanders into the idea of wealth and its influence on personal values and actions.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Beer Preferences and Comedy Shows
    • 01:15 Movie Discussions and Top Ten Episodes
    • 02:18 Personal Experiences and Comedy Show Feedback
    • 16:44 Family Relationships and Personal Loss
    • 18:55 Contemplating Mortality and Aging
    • 28:25 Unusual News Stories and Dating Challenges
    • 37:48 LinkedIn: Professional Networking and Relationships
    • 38:29 Career Longevity and Purpose
    • 53:20 Wealth, Values, and Impact
    58 min
  • Illegal To Chat With A Dolphin?

    Robi and B. are back, and B. has recently discovered he isn't symmetrical. Also, we break down the story of the Florida man who claims to have been kidnapped by dolphins and forced to help them build their underwater kingdom. All of this and much more!

    33 min
  • A Valentine's Day Tradition

    B. and Robi are back and talking vintage Playboy magazines and the impact of pornography on younger generations. Also, Robi and Hollipop may have a new Valentine's Day tradition involving retro copies of the men's magazine. The conversation delves into the nostalgia of comedy from the 80s and 90s, discussing comedians like Gallagher and Carrot Top.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Exploring Vintage Playboy Magazines
    • 03:01 The Influence of Pornography on Younger Generations
    • 23:38 Comedy Nostalgia
    37 min
  • The MRI Experience

    B. and Robi are recalling memories of the Guinness Book of World Records. Remember Scholastic Book catalogs? The conversation delves into the concept of chronostasis and the brain's response to rapid eye movement, followed by a discussion on AI auto-reply and its impact on email communication. The focus then shifts to Taylor Swift's wedding and fan culture, exploring the influence of music on fans and the phenomenon of celebrity worship. It delves into the need for quality control in music, the legal charges related to a daredevil stunt at the Empire State Building, and B's experience of undergoing an MRI scan.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Armchair Expert Podcast
    • 19:48 Chronostasis: The Brain's Time Travel
    • 25:19 Music Appreciation and Fan Culture
    • 40:44 The Good Shit
    • 47:34 Daredevil Stunt at the Empire State Building
    • 53:31 MRI Experience
    1 hr 2 min
  • What Are Your 4th Plans?

    B. and Robi are joined by Hollipop, fresh from being 'tucked," and we're talking life updates, health issues, and recovery from surgery. It's also 4th of July week and America is celebrating her 250th birthday. We discuss patriotism, national identity, and the significance of the holiday. Then we're blabbing about entertainment, including the TV show 'Entourage.' There's also an escaped giraffe, a bizarre incident involving a laxative, backpack choices of high school seniors, and childhood cartoons. Won't you join us?

    #podcast #surgery #giraffe #pranks #4thofJuly

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Life Updates and Health
    • 07:32 Patriotism and National Identity
    • 13:38 Entertainment and Surgery Recovery
    • 20:38 Escaped Giraffe and Practical Jokes
    • 33:16 Laxative Incident and Prison Weapons
    • 53:32 Childhood Cartoons and Educational Shows
    • 01:06:36 Physical Fitness and Leisure Activities
    59 min
  • And the Science of Farting?

    In this episode of The Introverse B. and Robi discuss changing social norms and the impact of evolving language on communication. The guys also try to answer the question of "how soon is too soon?" after losing a spouse. The conversation also covers the challenges of dating in middle age, the impact of caffeine consumption, speculation about UFO releases, and the SpaceX IPO and stock investment. Just for fun we're examining the frequency of farting and its health implications.

    #podcast #comedy #onlinedating #spacex #farting

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Changing Social Norms
    • 10:00 Navigating Grief and Relationships
    • 19:21 Navigating Dating in Middle Age
    • 30:12 UFO Releases and Speculation
    • 35:51 SpaceX IPO and Stock Investment
    • 42:31 SpaceX and Elon Musk's Ventures
    • 56:52 Farting Frequency and Health Implications
    55 min
  • Favorite Childhood Cereal?

    B. and Robi share their thoughts on modern delivery updates, the decline of handwriting, the net worth of voiceover artists, and the clickbait culture of online videos before veering into the FIFA World Cup and soccer culture. Then the guys delve into nostalgic childhood memories of cereals, including favorite flavors, characters, and experiences.

    #podcast #fifa #NBA #cereal

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Four Weeks of Podcasting
    • 05:04 The Importance of Signatures and Identity
    • 10:10 The Net Worth of a Voiceover Artist
    • 16:15 Reacting to Online Videos
    • 30:14 FIFA World Cup and Soccer Culture
    • 42:48 Dennis Rodman's Influence on Style
    • 53:25 Tattoos and Sun Exposure
    • 01:03:34 Closing Remarks
    1 hr 2 min
  • Tower of Terror x 4!

    B. and Robi are recalling 30 year old memories from the past, particularly their senior trip, and the impact of time on memory preservation and recollection. We also cover the experience of a certain delivery driver's sting operation with undercover cops, as well as tipping etiquette and restaurant experiences.

    #senior trip

    #podcast

    #comedy

    34 min
  • Griping Over the Green!

    B. and Robi kick things off with a debate about Thursdays, the approach to managing finances in a relationship, and the role of hobbies. The conversation then delves into the impact of work on passion and enjoyment, the desire for remote work and flexibility, and the fear of public exposure. We are introverts, after all.

    Takeaways

    • Separate finances in a relationship
    • Different approaches to managing joint expenses Work can suck the fun out of something you used to love
    • The impact of work on passion and enjoyment

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Thursday Debate
    • 10:38 Hobbies and Relationships
    • 19:02 The Desire for Remote Work and Flexibility
    • 26:11 The Fear of Public Exposure
    32 min
  • An EPIC Conversation

    B. and Robi welcome guest Hamilton Ward (artist, documentarian and former Epic Games employee) and we delve into the fascination with the paranormal and supernatural, the importance of perseverance in creative endeavors, and the concept of a true artist who seeks to explore the roots of creative processes. We also discuss the emotional toll of having to leave a dream job, and the consequences of corporate decision-making. The guys also touch on the resurgence of board games, the complexity of card games, and the inclusive culture of card game communities.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Fascination with the Paranormal
    • 11:02 Exploring the Creative Process
    • 18:00 The True Artist
    • 26:24 Pivoting in Artistic Pursuits
    • 37:45 Cinematography and Artistic Vision
    • 43:49 The Experience of Being Laid Off
    • 49:30 The Pushback Against Digital
    • 55:26 The Culture of Card Game Communities
    • 01:07:00 The Shift from Movies to Series
    • 01:14:24 The Influence of Access to Content
    1 hr 14 min

About The Introverse

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A podcast created by introverts for 'almost' everyone. We're searching for what's fascinating and funny about everyday life, art, and pop culture.