Smart Nonsense

Dylan Jardon & Henry Belcaster
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Sep 29, 2020 • 39min

Book Club - How I Built This (#59)

Episode 59 with Henry and DylanRead today's BOOK CLUB BOOK:How I Built This by Guy RazDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:How I Built This: An entrepreneur’s guide to successHow companies transition from being good to greatWhy luck is an opportunity you must seizeWatch on YouTube & SubscribeHere's the full Show Notes.Watch Henry's last YouTube video.
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Sep 28, 2020 • 34min

Pod Club: Nick Kokonas—First Principles, Price Discrimination, and Surviving Covid (#58)

Episode #58 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking about Nick Kokonas, an American restaurant executive and author.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Nick Kokonas: How he succeeded by challenging the normsHow to make your business thrive amidst COVIDThe power of “I don’t know” and “So we have to”Watch on YouTube & SubscribeLinksNick Kokonas — How to Apply World-Class Creativity to Business, Art, and Life | The Tim Ferriss ShowNick Kokonas on Resurrecting Restaurants, Skin in the Game, and Investing | The Tim Ferriss ShowAlinea by Grant AchatzThe Aviary Cocktail Book by Grant AchatzThe Innovation Stack by Jim McKelveyFreakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven LevittKitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainFooled by Randomness by Nassim TalebSurely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard FeynmanAntifragile by Nassim Nicholas TalebThe Magic of Thinking Big by David J. SchwartzHow to Become TripAdvisor’s #1 Fake Restaurant | VICEJocko Podcast | YouTubeWait But Why | Tim UrbanHow I Built This with Guy Raz | NPRTockOpenTableHere's the full Show Notes.Watch on YouTube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last YouTube video.P.S. Toss us a 5-star review :)
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Sep 27, 2020 • 37min

Things You Should Know Before Traveling in Colombia (#57)

Episode #57 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing their tips for traveling in ColombiaDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Things you must know before planning a trip to ColombiaHow can you outsmart a swindler?Lifehack: How to handle stressful situations like a proLinksPod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25Friend Chats: Consultant or Scuba Diver? Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #29The reality of traveling in China | Smart Nonsense Pod #36Book Club: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro | Smart Nonsense Pod #56Why I'm NEVER going back to Colombia (STORYTIME) | Colombia Beach REVIEW | Henry BelcasterALL THE REASONS I'M GOING BACK TO COLOMBIA | Colombia Travel Vlog (Cartagena/San Andres) | Henry BelcasterWE CLIMBED KILIMANJARO | Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame Route (The Kilimanjaro Vlog 2020) | Henry BelcasterMY FRIENDS IN CHINA | China Travel Vlog (2019) | Henry BelcasterNever Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl RazThe Walking Dead | IMDbThe Flight DealLonely PlanetPADIOPECPeter McKinnonHere's the full Show Notes.Watch on YouTube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last YouTube video.P.S. Toss us a 5-star review :)
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Sep 26, 2020 • 33min

Book Club: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro (#56)

Episode 56 with Henry and Dylan - Today they're discussing What Every BODY is Saying, a book by Joe Navarro.Watch on YouTube & SubscribeRead today's BOOK CLUB BOOK:What Every BODY is Saying by Joe NavarroDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:What does YOUR body language say?Survival instincts: Freeze, flight, fightHow do you tell if someone is comfortable or not?LinksTalking to Strangers by Malcolm GladwellLeaving the Spotlight - Justin Bieber: Seasons | YouTube[Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Watch on YouTube & SubscribeHere's the full Show Notes.Watch Henry's last YouTube video.
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Sep 25, 2020 • 36min

Pod Club: Sara Dietschy & David Perell (#55)

Episode 55 with Henry and Dylan.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Sara Dietschy: Living the creative lifeNative content: Is it the most effective advertising?Why you need to avoid boring peopleLinksStep-by-Step Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants | Smart Nonsense Pod #32Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43Avthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard | Smart Nonsense Pod #44Influencer Marketing and Direct to Consumer Brands with David Perell & Nik Sharma | Sara DietschyPeter McKinnon - Dropping out of college, getting fired and earning 2.6 Million subscribers | Sara DietschyHow To Maximize Serendipity | David PerellMy Business Model | David PerellSara Dietschy: The Life Of A Youtuber | David PerellSara Dietschy: From Youtube To Business | David PerellNeil De Grasse Tyson: Bringing Space To Everybody | David PerellLogan Paul On Influencer Marketing: “I’m Worth Three Times The Amount I’m Getting Paid”TikTok star Charli D'Amelio debuted a super sweet 'Charli' cold brew recipe with Dunkin' Donuts and it tastes like a sugar high | InsiderTrash Talk | GaryVeeMake It Count | Casey NeistatDespacito | YouTubeDavid Dobrik | YouTubeLogan Paul | YouTubeMichael Reeves | YouTubeRyan Serhant | YouTubePoor Charlie's Almanack by Charlie MungerVaynerMediaCharles SchwabBasecampOtterNotionWarren BuffettVitalik ButerinJames WatsonNeil deGrasse Tyson[Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Watch on YouTube & SubscribeHere's the
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Sep 25, 2020 • 54min

Emma Butler: The Future of Adaptive Fashion and Finding Serendipity (#54)

Episode #54 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're chatting with Emma Butler on Intimately, her adaptive clothing start-up. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Emma Butler: How is she breaking the stigma on adaptive fashion?The value of exploring, taking risks, and improving your skillsHow to achieve your dreams during COVIDLinksConnect with Emma Butler Intimately | InstagramSTATION FZero to One by Blake Masters and Peter ThielThe Innovation Stack by Jim McKelveySteve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address (with intro by President John Hennessy) | StanfordProject Runway | IMDbThe Devil Wears Prada | IMDbAlibabaWho What WearTargetTommy HIlfigerZapposLilly PulitzerJ.CrewLane BryantTeach For AmericaFrontApp, Inc.McKinsey & CompanyY CombinatorKleiner PerkinsDisney PlusWixShopifyAshton KutcherJoe MontanaLiz LangePatti and RickyKevin O'Leary | Shark TankDaymond John | Shark TankUrban OutfittersLucky BrandJessica SimpsonVince CamutoGoldman SachsGAP Inc.Here's the full Show Notes.Watch on YouTube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last YouTube video.P.S. Toss us a 5-star review :)
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Sep 24, 2020 • 38min

Book Club: Rework (#53)

Episode 53 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Rework, a novel by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Rework: Assessing the right feedbackWHY? The question you must always askTree analogies: Focusing on what really mattersWatch on YouTube & SubscribeHere's the full Show Notes.LinksSmart NonsenseRework by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason FriedThe Innovation Stack by Jim McKelveyAnything You Want by Derek SiversSurely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard FeynmanThe Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtAlinea by Grant AchatzThe Aviary Cocktail Book by Grant AchatzThe Boy Who Cried Wolf by AesopThe 4-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissJason Fried: Non-serial Entrepreneur | David PerellGary VaynerchukWait But WhyJack Conte | RedditSara DietschyBasecamp | Jason FriedZappos | Tony HsiehPatreonCraigslistUberFactsTenet | IMDbStorage Wars | IMDbIce Road Truckers | IMDbDeadliest Catch | IMDb[Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Watch Henry's last YouTube video.Read Dylan's last blog post.
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Sep 19, 2020 • 57min

Mat Sherman: Inside the Minds of Forward Thinking Founders (#52)

Episode 52 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking to Mat Sherman, host of the Forward Thinking Founders podcast.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Mat Sherman: A journey to startup successThe great lie of Silicon ValleyLessons from interviewing 300+ startup foundersLinksSmart NonsenseConnect with Mat Sherman:Forward Thinking City | Email | TwitterForward Thinking Founders | SpotifyIsaac Morehouse (CEO & Cofounder of Crash) on the Future of Job Hunting (and everything related to work/education) | Forward Thinking FoundersMat Sherman (Forward Thinking Founders) Reflecting on 2019 | Forward Thinking FoundersCEO of Crash - Launching Careers Without Credentials | Isaac MorehouseHow to Start a Startup | Sam AltmanHow I Built This with Guy RazTED TalksThe Lean Startup | Eric RiesLamda School | Austen AllredMonthly | Valentin PerezFoundry Group | Brad FeldY Combinator | Paul GrahamLAUNCH | Jason CalacanisBasecamp | Jason FriedDerek SiversElizabeth Holmes#yesphxProduct HuntLaunchpadPubloftGigLoftGatherPrendaStravaZoomZombies, Run!Pokemon GOMario Party[Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Watch on YouTube & SubscribeHere's the full Show Notes.Watch Henry's last YouTube video.Read Dylan's last blog post.
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Sep 16, 2020 • 33min

Lessons from 7 Years Working in Restaurants (#51)

Episode 51 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what it's like to work in the service industry.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:6 restaurant lessons you need to knowHow to get the best possible serviceWhat restaurants are like behind the scenesLinksBook Club: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #22Book Club: Never Split the Difference Pt. 2 | Smart Nonsense Pod #23Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43Jason Fried: Non-serial Entrepreneur | David PerellForward Thinking Founders | PodcastNever Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl RazKitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainJoe Navarro[Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Here's the full Show Notes.Watch Henry's last YouTube video.Read Dylan's last blog post.
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Sep 15, 2020 • 27min

50th Episode Extravaganza

Episode 50 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what they learned through the first 50 episodes of the podcastDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:The summary: Lessons on life and success from Episode 1 to 49The fundamental truths on how to succeedLife is too serious, be casualLinksDear 2045 | Smart Nonsense Pod #1Friend Chats: Should you vault out of finance? | Smart Nonsense Pod #31Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman10 Simple Steps To The Perfect Interview | Neil StraussRework by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason FriedReady, Fire, Aim by Michael MastersonThe 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Game by Neil StraussHow I Built This with Guy Raz | NPR10,000,000! | Marques BrownleeCasey Neistat | YouTubeMatt D'Avella | YouTubeMoney Heist | NetflixDerek SiversBasecampTubeBuddyZoomZencastrCitadel [Heads up: Sometimes we get a $ kickback from these recs, so if you buy, thanks for supporting the pod.]Here's the full Show Notes.Watch Henry's last YouTube video.Read Dylan's last blog post.

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