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A live-audience podcast discussing ideas and experiences that change our minds. Come explore ideas with us!... more
FAQs about The Switch:How many episodes does The Switch have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.
August 06, 2018Entrepreneurship w/ Alleah WebbIn this episode, we talk with Chase's cousin, Alleah Webb. Alleah is the CEO of Drifter Coffee, a successful mobile coffee truck in the greater Detroit area. We talk with Alleah about entrepreneurship, small-business ownership, and (of course) coffee....more1h 26minPlay
July 30, 2018Secular Buddhism w/ Noah RashetaIn this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Noah Rasheta. Noah is the host of the Secular Buddhism podcast and the author of two books - Secular Buddhism and No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners. In this conversation, we talk about Noah's story and answer some of the basic, fundamental questions about Buddhist philosophy and practice....more1h 28minPlay
July 23, 2018Curiosity w/ Christian MatyiIn this episode, we talk with polymath Christian Matyi. Our conversation revolves around Christian's insight into how we try to explain ideas and find truths, as well as kindle curiosity and maintain epistemic humility....more1h 53minPlay
July 16, 2018Quantum Computing w/ John AzariahIn this episode, we speak with John Azariah. John is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Research Redmond, and a member of Microsoft Quantum. In this conversation we talk about Quantum Computers, what they can do, what quantum mechanics looks like from a practical perspective, and how Microsoft's approach to Quantum is different....more1h 32minPlay
July 09, 2018Documentary Filmmaking w/ Matthew PodolskiIn this episode, Alex and Chase speak with Matthew Podolski. Matt is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, conservationist, and co-founder of the company WildLens. In this conversation, we talk about the power of documentary filmmaking in changing public opinion, and the process of creating a compelling documentary. Matt was very generous with his time, and because of that we were able to have a long, engaging conversation....more1h 57minPlay
July 02, 2018Art & Politics w/ Kate DaceyIn this episode we talk with Kate Dacey, musicologist, music historian, and associate professor at Berklee College of Music. The main theme of our discussion revolves around a single question: In the subjective world of art, can we find an objective way of talking about the ethics of consuming art. Is certain art unethical? Is it useful to boycott artists? How much should your aesthetic opinion be swayed by your opinion of the artist's politics or other factors?...more1h 22minPlay
June 25, 2018Free Speech w/ Daniel MillerIn this episode we speak with Daniel Miller about the constitution, free speech, and engagement in American politics. Danny is a lawyer and runs a civics group in New York City where he and others engage in discourse about the rights of American citizens, the history of those rights, and ways to fight encroachment and tyranny....more1h 37minPlay
June 18, 2018Intuition and Ethics w/ Mike MurphyIn this episode, we speak with Biologist and Bioethicist Mike Murphy about intuition, where it comes from, its role in science, and when it is or is not a useful mechanism for navigating the world....more1h 14minPlay
June 11, 2018Open Discussion 01 w/ Nate FranciscoIn the first episode of our Open Discussion format, we discuss our views, positive and negative, about a topic that many will turn away from at first look - but stick with us. You're here because you take ideas seriously, and so do we. We think you'll get something out of this discussion. We hope you enjoy....more1h 38minPlay
May 23, 2018Don't F***ing Quit w/ Cadre RagnarIn the third and final of our inaugural episodes, Alex and Chase speak with GORUCK Cadre Ragnar (a.k.a. Phil) about the DFQ mindset - a form of mental toughness cultivated and discovered through hard work and volunteering for the unknown....more50minPlay
FAQs about The Switch:How many episodes does The Switch have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.