The Thoughtfully Absurd Podcast

The Thoughtfully Absurd Podcast

By Luke VaartstraEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Thoughtfully Absurd Podcast episodes

  • Paragliding, Quidditch, and Sonder

    SEASON 2 PREMIERE! In this first episode of Season 2, the guys discuss Tanner's dreams of flying, explore the world of professional Quidditch, and give our Thought, Absurdity, and Quote of the Week.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Astrology, Social Dilemma, and A Special Announcement

    SEASON FINALE: In this season finale episode, we attempt to decipher each others astrological signs from descriptions of them. Next, we go in depth on issues of social media and internet privacy, basing our conversation on the brilliant documentary available on Netflix, "The Social Dilemma". Finally, we discuss the end of this first season and our plans moving forward with the podcast. SEE YOU IN SEASON 2!

    58 min
  • Cocktail Hour, Travel, and Geography

    In this episode, we share some of our favorite cocktails currently and then discuss what we think is valuable about the experience of travel and even share some travel stories. On theme, we play a geography game to test our skills.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Music Recs, College, and Pranks (With Connor Nogales)

    In this episode, our good friend Connor Nogales joins us once again. We discuss some of our current favorite music and Tanner debuts his newest musical creation. We also delve into whether we think it is worth it to go to college and some of the pros and cons of choosing to attend college in the times that we live in. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • Crazy Airbnbs, Drugs, and Rat Park

    In this episode we look at some crazy Airbnb listings and the guys decide whether or not they would stay in them. Then, we get into a discussion you won't want to miss on drugs, drug policy, and addiction and the ways that those topics are misconstrued and the changes we believe need to happen. 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Minimalism, Knife-Man, and Keepsakes

    In this episode, we welcome on Hannah Rick as our guest to talk about minimalism and its benefits. Additionally, we react to some wild news stories in the world, and then explore further what a minimalist lifestyle means to each of us and the ways that society pushes us away from that. 

    1 hr 12 min
  • Worst Fears, Comedy, and the NBA Bubble

    We answer more of your questions from the Absurd Mailbag including explaining our worst fears and our favorite TV shows. Next we discuss the idea of comedy and stand up comedy and why we love the way that it brings people together. Finally, Tanner and Luke get into the state of the NBA as it stands and the much needed return of basketball. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • Show Recommendations, Gratitude, and Famous Voices

    The guys discuss some of the shows that we have been enjoying as of late. We get into the importance of gratitude practice for mental health in our own personal experience and psychologically. Finally, we play a game where we have to identify famous voices to be crowned the winner. 

    1 hr

About The Thoughtfully Absurd Podcast

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Three friends engaging in meaningful conversations with the intent to grow, gain perspective, and have a few laughs along the way.