Modern Wisdom

Jonny, co-host and relationship strategist from PropaneFitness.com, dives deep into the challenges of being single. He discusses red flags to watch for in potential partners and humorously critiques the futility of Tinder. The conversation highlights the importance of self-discovery and personal branding in dating, plus the need for healthy boundaries and emotional awareness. Expect laughs as they explore everything from dance moves as a dating strategy to the social dynamics of flatulence in relationships!

Join theoretical physicist and cosmologist Paul Steinhardt from Princeton University as he shares an extraordinary quest for a new type of matter that feels more like a detective novel than a science project. He recounts encounters with an array of colorful characters, including crafty Russians and a mysterious old lady in Amsterdam. Delve into the groundbreaking discovery of quasicrystals, their fascinating geometric arrangements, and the challenges of validating strange mineral specimens. Explore how these discoveries could revolutionize electronics and material science!

Alexander Cortes, a dedicated trainer and writer, dives into the essential skills required for success in today's economy. He emphasizes the importance of practical learning over traditional education and discusses the challenges of job dissatisfaction. The conversation touches on predatory capitalism, using the Fyre Festival as a cautionary tale, and highlights the need for genuine personal branding in the digital age. Cortes also shares insights on navigating distractions and reclaiming focus in a world overwhelmed by digital noise.

The hosts delve into the joys and challenges of dog ownership, sharing humorous tales of pet care while highlighting its benefits for happiness. They discuss clever cooking hacks, like using scissors in the kitchen and the ease of separating eggs. Productivity tips feature prominently, including the Pomodoro Technique for effective time management. They humorously navigate the perils of caffeine consumption and share insights on maximizing social media use. Finally, light therapy's impact on morning routines adds a refreshing twist to personal optimization.

Jordan Hall, co-founder of Neurohacker Collective and DivX, explores how societies have been shaped and what it means to redesign civilization. He discusses the limitations of the current societal 'game' and advocates for a new framework to address existential threats. Highlighting the evolution of human social structures, Hall emphasizes the shift from dominance to collaboration for sustainable progress. He also outlines a four-step process for personal and collective sovereignty, making a compelling case for coherent relationships in navigating future changes.

Welcome to a brand new series, featuring the long awaited return of Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.comThese Catch Up episodes will have no agenda, no topics for us to focus on, it's just me, Jonny & Yusef talking about what we've been watching or read in the news or what's going on in our lives.This week we're talking Liam Neeson, Fyre Festival, Meditation Retreats, Jonny appearing on Pointless, Yusef being rear ended and much more.Extra Stuff:https://propanefitness.com/Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett J. White is the founder of Wake Up Warrior, Creator of Warrior Week & Author of Warrior Book.There is turmoil for both men & women on what our gender roles demand of us in modern society with one of the primary questions being "What does it mean to be a man?" Today I'm turning to Garrett for answers as a coach who has helped thousands of men to become an upgraded version of themselves.Raw and unfiltered, Garrett has a very intense view of what masculinity means and how men should behave, but behind the brutish delivery is a focus on truth being paramount and taking charge of your personal sovereignty. I'd love to hear your opinions, so drop me a message and let me know your thoughts.Extra Stuff:Wake Up Warrior - http://wakeupwarriormovie.com/Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Scott is a Semi-Professional Footballer, Model, Influencer and Online Coach.The worlds of modelling, football and Instagram aren't often extolled for their virtue or commitment to mindfulness, but Leon is a non-typical member of these groups and is using his platform to promote mental wellbeing to the thousands who follow him.Great to sit down with a kindred spirit today. We finally got to discuss how we both feel about having a desire to promote mental wellbeing through our channels and the requirement to balance that with the "game playing" which is needed to be successful online. Extra Stuff:Follow Leon on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leon3scottLeon's Website - http://www.leon-scott.comCheck out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Keating is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the Centre for Astrophysics & Space Sciences at University of California.How would it feel to almost receive the Nobel Prize and have it torn from your grasp? Today we're going to find out, albeit at Professor Keating's expense.Expect to learn what it takes to build a telescope that can detect the farthest regions of space in the Antarctic, what the Nobel Prize originally set out to achieve and how the politics of the physics community can often get in the way of progress.Extra Stuff:Brian's Website - https://briankeating.com/Losing The Nobel Prize - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Losing-Nobel-Prize-Cosmology-Ambition/dp/1324000910/Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Sloss is a comedian with two Netflix Specials; Dark and Jigsaw.Before he played his sold out show in Newcastle I got to sit down with the most handsome Scottish comedian since Frankie Boyle to talk all things relationships, and some other stuff.Expect to learn strategies to break up with a partner, mine & Daniel's shared achilles heel, why you should shave your anus and how to slide into Mrs Sloss's DMs.Massive thanks to https://www.tynesidelettings.com for letting us record in their lovely flat, check them out if you're looking for accommodation in Newcastle!Extra StuffFollow Daniel Online - https://twitter.com/Daniel_SlossDaniel's Website & upcoming shows - https://danielsloss.com/Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices