Cardi B is freaking out, and so are we. These are strange times we’re in; many of us are sheltered-in-place, the economy is hurting, and extroverts are losing their minds (Ted’s doing okay though). Join the hosts as they interview Hannah LeGare, who was on the front lines of COVID-19 as a rebellious Spring Break-er in Europe. She shares her experiences from Europe and her subsequent time-out (quarantine). Hannah shared tips on how to stay sane and make the most of isolation.

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COVID-19 is taking the world by storm. Adam Kier was on the front lines of the pandemic, quarantined in China, and he has some thoughts for his friends in America going through self-isolation. There are a lot of open questions in this crisis, but Adam gives us some tips to go through this season well. Joel and Adam discuss the timeline of the pandemic, how to isolate well, and China-US relations.

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If Dr. Micah Green had a senior superlative, it would be “Most Involved” - he loves science, and he loves communicating it to the everyday person. He regularly teaches on the topic in the university classroom, the local church, and among student groups. Ted and Joel pick his brain on good strategies for understanding and talking about science, and how to apply those strategies to the current Corona-crisis.

Dr. Green’s TED Talk | Dr. Green on Spider-Man | Katharine Hayhoe

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We are in the midst of a public health crisis, but the team at VENN is here to HELP. We may have had to suspend some interns, but we’re working overtime to accelerate our production schedule and bring you coverage you can trust. In today’s episode, Ted teaches Joel everything he missed in high school economics, and we discuss COVID-19, globalization, and how to learn to live in this new reality.

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Josh Luckett is a black man in what often feels like a white world. As a Youth Director at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX, Josh has the unique responsibility of training predominantly white college students to have a more robust Christian view of race and to use their privilege to mentor under-resourced kids in their community. Ted and Joel ask Josh critical questions exploring the intersection between minorities, politics, and the Church (a triple Venn!).

The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander

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Joel Sam may be a Mechanical Engineering Specialist, but that’s only part of the story. Joel is also an extrovert. He feels refreshed and rejuvenated by many interactions with people. Extroversion and engineering may not traditionally be paired together, but Joel proves that they can. Join Joel and Ted as they discuss the unlikely yet complimentary intersection.

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Ted Tyler is so much more than a podcast host. He is also an introvert. But he doesn’t let that stop him from sharing his deepest thoughts with the world! Join Joel and Ted as they discuss communication, energy, and Jeff Bezos. Also, Ted proves his physical prowess. 

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In the first episode of VENN, Ted and Joel interview Matt Martinez on what it is like to be a Singer/Songwriter and a Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Engineer. Matt has been the frontman of The Lonely Wheel for three years, and he has channeled his creativity into writing and performing songs with lyrics and melodies that reflect the truth, goodness, and beauty he finds in the universe. His creativity is also put to use when he develops novel strategies for calculating fluid flow in engineering applications. Matt explains how he synthesizes both the technical and creative sides of his brain to create tools and art that promote human flourishing.

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