Sinopsis
The Uncommon podcast helps you build your knowledge, skills & mindset through interviews with unique individuals. We meet leaders from areas of society including Business, Political Culture, Health & Sport. Previous guests include Dr Karl (Triple J), Josh Szeps (#WeThePeopleLIVE), Justin Dry (Vinomofo), Neel Kolhatkar (Comedian), Jeff Kennett (Former VIC Premier) & Holly Ransom (G20 Youth Chair). We're inspired by the likes of Joe Rogan & Tim Ferriss, using long-form content to dig deep on each interview. To learn more about our guests, head to: neuralle.com/podcast. Intro Song: Birds Away by SFT
Episodios
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Crypto and Cray: How an institution invests in cryptocurrency - Henrik Andersson
26/06/2018 Duración: 01h11minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/072-crypto-and-cray-how-an-institution-invests-in-cryptocurrency-henrik-anderssonSkip through the episode:01:00 - Introduction04:32 - Kraftskiva, Sweden, and crayfish08:14 - Education & early interests in finance10:35 - Working in Singapore and New York13:07 - Handelsbanken and banking institutions15:37 - The crypto space in Australia18:52 - ICOs, regulation and marketing in crypto23:31 - The influence of the Swedish financial system25:46 - The future of the financial services industry27:39 - Private and public blockchains31:26 - Index investing in the crypto market35:05 - Likelihood of top 5 coins lasting37:49 - Crypto tools, onchainfx.com39:33 - Bitconnect42:58 - Bitcoin & blockchain44:47 - The value in crypto assets, decentralising49:31 - Evaluating crypto assets54:51 - Their strategy when analysing crypto assets56:09 - Naval Ravikant58:09 - Downside of cryptocurrencies59:01 - Leaders in crypto that he respects01:01:05
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Why all diseases begin in the gut - Dr Iggy Soosay
19/06/2018 Duración: 01h06minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/071-why-all-diseases-begin-in-the-gut-dr-iggy-soosay Skip through the episode:00:57 - Introduction04:00 - Research of what value?06:35 - How he became interested in medicine07:38 - Lessons learnt from his parents09:03 - How he began practising holistic medicine13:39 - Root causes over symptoms15:17 - Medicare18:00 - Functional integrated medicine22:09 - GP’s, The RACGP, and nutrition25:01 - Medicine 3.0, Iggy’s process28:12 - Gut bacteria, disease, and history31:31 - What the gut is, primary chronic diseases34:47 - A closer look at Jordan’s gut issues40:20 - Leaky gut, large and small bowels, SIBO44:28 - SIBO: treatment, diet, and resources51:31 - The downside of integrated medicine52:55 - Training54:06 - Worst advice in the medical field55:51 - What is never changing in the GP field58:18 - Recommended books01:00:43 - What’s obvious to him but not to others01:02:35 - If he had a billboard in Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.
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When science is funny - Wade & Byrne from Sci-gasm Podcast
13/06/2018 Duración: 01h34minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/070-when-science-is-funny-wade-byrne-from-sci-gasm-podcast Skip through the episode:01:08 - Introduction04:08 - Caffeine and cocaine07:19 - Dairy, Lactose, Wine14:52 - Their research backgrounds23:25 - When their interests in science began27:53 - Raising children & parental ‘moral panic’34:05 - How Wade and Byrne met37:38 - The name Sci-gasm, Carin Bondar44:03 - When science meets comedy46:25 - Social media vs podcasting52:03 - Critical analysis, what Sci-gasm is56:31 - Media, research and nutrition01:02:32 - Genes, X & Y chromosomes01:09:37 - Scientific denialism01:22:06 - What they’ve learnt from the misinformed01:24:05 - Scientists they most respect01:24:52 - Favourite books and resources01:28:12 - Best purchase under $20001:29:42 - What’s obvious to them but not to others01:29:52 - What is difficult to find middle-ground on?01:30:54 - If they could have a billboard anywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
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Direct democracy made digital - Dion McCurdy
05/06/2018 Duración: 01h04minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/069-direct-democracy-made-digital-dion-mccurdy Skip through the episode:00:57 - Introduction03:58 - First interest in law & politics07:30 - Democracy & indicators society is progressing10:39 - A closer look at Australia12:44 - Lessons learnt from his parents14:56 - Dr. John de Groot, Wills & Estates18:23 - Law & Order19:33 - Types of democracy, citizen juries25:31 - Direct democracies, the Swiss system30:46 - Public support on issues in Australia32:30 - Plebiscites & direct democracy in Aus37:22 - Australia’s democratic crossroads49:56 - Representatives and politicians41:16 - How NewVote began44:42 - What NewVote is, MiVote, Flux47:38 - Why an app, the future of NewVote50:24 - Barriers to politics today53:27 - What a future ideal democracy may look like56:30 - Trust in politics, downside of direct democracy59:44 - Leaders that he respects01:00:55 - Daily routine01:01:57 - Best purchase under $20001:02:40 - Wha
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The Power of Blockchain - Jamie Skella
29/05/2018 Duración: 01h22minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/068-the-power-of-blockchain-jamie-skella Skip through the episode:00:54 - Introduction04:04 - Favourite games06:43 - Innovation in the gaming industry08:44 - Early interests in tech14:49 - Competitive gaming16:45 - Issues facing the industry17:42 - GG EZ eSports bar20:18 - The future of gaming and Twitch23:27 - Respectable businesses in the field25:00 - Skrilla, blockchain tech, and Ethereum32:07 - Lessons learnt from his parents33:52 - Cryptocurrencies and blockchain45:52 - Horizon State and HST52:22 - MiVote and the secure digital ballot01:04:20 - Nahdlatul Ulama01:06:21 - His partner’s role in Horizon State01:09:48 - The future of Horizon State01:11:45 - Naval Ravikant01:12:46 - Worst advice in the blockchain space01:15:03 - What isn’t changing in blockchain & eSports01:16:42 - What he would do with $100 million01:17:08 - What he would do a TED talk on01:19:07 - Best purchase under $20001:20:14 - What is difficult to find
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Josh Wade - Stop caring what people think
22/05/2018 Duración: 01h28minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/067-josh-wade-stop-caring-what-people-think Skip through the episode:00:57 - Introduction04:13 - Living with Frenchy and Neel Kolhatkar06:36 - Organisation and flow09:35 - His mother and self-reflection12:16 - Say and do13:42 - Conspiracy theories, skepticism15:13 - Image and what other people think17:36 - Career trajectory and Verve Network25:44 - TV & old media stars28:31 - Starting his business, playing the game34:54 - Old & new media, content creators40:18 - Alex Jones & Mark Zuckerberg45:08 - Facebook and dominant international companies51:23 - Comparing social & video platforms56:57 - The rise of Twitch58:38 - What is difficult to find middle-ground on?01:04:07 - Las Vegas shooting, Bedouin tradition01:07:35 - Conspiracy theories01:12:40 - Western civilisation, identity & culture01:16:55 - The Josh Wade Show: what he’s learnt01:20:47 - What he’s recently changed his mind about01:22:54 - Best purchase und
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Young, fast and remote with Adam Stone
15/05/2018 Duración: 01h15minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/066-young-fast-and-remote-with-adam-stone Skip through the episode:00:53 - Introduction04:10 - Gymnastic rings and why he quit05:20 - Starting out as an entrepreneur06:51 - How his entrepreneurial focus evolved07:21 - His father’s influence on hard work10:10 - The hustle behind the scenes12:03 - Freelancers over new hires13:45 - Lessons learnt from his parents14:45 - Moving to USA, adapting to change18:49 - The middle ground21:04 - Working at McDonalds25:48 - Distribution, pricing, Speedlancer33:21 - Speedlancer growth & incentives38:58 - Speedlancer: Explain Like I’m Five40:22 - Customisation for clients42:57 - Recruitment45:26 - The internal workings of Speedlancer49:04 - Issues in running a decentralised business50:43 - Remote work resources and insurance53:52 - Why build a remote-style business?55:56 - What confines remote businesses?59:59 - Judgements of young entrepreneurs01:01:08 - The biggest waste of time for startup
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Nostalgic for the future with Nic Hodges
01/05/2018 Duración: 01h35minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/064-nostalgic-for-the-future-with-nic-hodges Skip through the episode:00:52 - Introduction03:37 - $10k pizza, bitcoin and blockchain08:10 - His background09:10 - How he got started in media12:42 - His interest in media and mechanics16:20 - Lessons learnt from parents17:43 - Brian Eno, Orbiting the Giant Hairball22:12 - Rejection of comfort and social media28:35 - Social media: the next tobacco33:11 - Regulation & liability of social media39:42 - Platforms he uses41:31 - The state and future of mass media48:10 - History of media52:48 - Blockchain and a 51% attack56:39 - How blockchain relates to media01:01:56 - Paid-for media content and distribution01:08:43 - Incentives in digital interactions01:10:45 - The future of crypto and bitcoin01:13:46 - His creative process01:16:09 - Leaders he respects/disapproves of01:21:06 - The one constant in media01:22:34 - Benjamin Franklin Biography01:25:26 - His daily routine and checklist0
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Jordan Shanks (Friendlyjordies) - The Importance of Being Rational
24/04/2018 Duración: 01h22minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/063-jordan-shanks-friendlyjordies-the-importance-of-being-rational Skip through the episode:01:27 - Introduction04:12 - Why do all Deros sound the same?07:30 - How the name Friendlyjordies was created08:43 - Dark periods in his life10:24 - Binge watching12:16 - #ManufacturedMovements19:58 - What he’s learnt from the culture wars28:03 - Defining the left, and hopes, fears, and dreams33:25 - Manufacturing Consent, Vietnam war38:46 - Jordan Peterson and self-help44:41 - Collapsing societies47:26 - WWll and Immigrating to Australia52:21 - The Republic of Australia57:02 - Australia’s military and reliances01:03:10 - USA > Military > Tech01:05:51 - Media and Facebook01:07:49 - Malcolm Turnbull01:14:58 - Kerry Packer01:15:56 - Future Friendlyjordies content01:17:45 - Best purchase under $20001:18:04 - Most influential books01:18:19 - What he would do a TED Talk on01:19:46 - What he thinks of in terms of success Hosted on Acast. See aca
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Dr Peter Brukner OAM - Turning the food pyramid upside-down
17/04/2018 Duración: 01h23minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/062-dr-peter-brukner-oam-turning-the-food-pyramid-upside-down Skip through the episode:00:56 - Introduction05:08 - Olympic experience and Cathy Freeman11:12 - Olympians process12:08 - The Australian cricket ball-tampering scandal17:05 - Sport in Australia18:14 - Coping strategies for athletes19:35 - His earliest sporting memories22:42 - His parents and lessons learnt from them25:13 - His career and passion in sports medicine28:32 - Industry growth & potential32:36 - Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre35:51 - Why you should volunteer and invest in your career41:00 - What makes a great team44:02 - Unforgettable AU football moments46:44 - Tim Noakes and the low-carb diet51:53 - Good calories, bad calories54:29 - His experience on a low-carb diet58:48 - The low-fat guideline disaster01:03:09 - SugarByHalf01:08:15 - A Fat Lot of Good01:11:49 - The role of nutrition01:16:24 - Daily routine01:19:19 - Most influential book01:21:03 -
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Shooting to the moon with new media - Kristofor Lawson
11/04/2018 Duración: 01h46minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/061-shooting-to-the-moon-with-new-media-kristofor-lawson Skip through the episode:01:05 - Introduction04:23 - Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace07:27 - Videography & podcast Facebook groups10:05 - His journey to working in media12:28 - Why he chose animation14:20 - Memorable childhood stories16:35 - What draws him to stories18:25 - Elon Musk and time management20:59 - Lessons learnt from his parents23:29 - Work and aging25:28 - Lawson Media29:07 - Building community and social media33:25 - Investing in business growth36:26 - The shift in Facebook39:34 - His approach to storytelling41:38 - Old and new media43:27 - Different approaches of podcasting48:06 - Journalism in the “Post-Truth” era57:06 - Better understanding the medium59:47 - Moonshot: Why a podcast?01:03:21 - Explaining complex ideas01:04:53 - The future of Moonshot01:09:33 - What he would do differently01:12:18 - Podcast promotion and popularity01:22:17 - Moonshot in
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The Life Cykel of urban farming - Ryan Creed
03/04/2018 Duración: 01h13minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/060-the-life-cykel-of-urban-farming-ryan-creed Skip through the episode:00:57 - Introduction04:05 - Thongs and foot posture06:29 - Earliest connection with food and sport07:23 - Where he grew up, team he played for07:55 - Lessons learnt from his parents08:45 - Father’s influence and relationship11:34 - Rural upbringing, sense of community14:38 - How he met Life Cykel co-founder Julian15:57 - A miner’s health and wellness17:57 - How Life Cykel got started19:12 - How they became focused on mushrooms24:04 - Life Cykel: What it is, how it works27:08 - Mushroom growing shed, Magick range29:27 - Types of mushrooms grown and used31:01 - Paul Stamets and the medicinal properties34:55 - Valter Longo36:11 - Why mushrooms over microgreens?37:25 - Future of Life Cykel and mushrooms42:55 - Psychedelic treatment and research44:13 - Evaluating new products47:34 - Urban farming in Australia49:51 - Funding, competitors, expansion53:15 - Crops of
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Jeff Kennett AC - Beyond the politics
27/03/2018 Duración: 35minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/059-jeff-kennett-ac-beyond-the-politics Skip through the episode:00:47 - Introduction03:36 - Favourite dog breed04:32 - Dogs and the book of dog poems06:24 - Lessons and formative experiences08:24 - His next 10 years and learning the piano11:17 - His drive to never stop and when to move on15:55 - Working in politics and his principles19:07 - The Liberal party, Tasmania, Aus politics23:10 - Values and legacies26:10 - Leaders and teams he respects28:53 - Beyondblue30:00 - Scotch, and his daily routine31:20 - Best purchase under $20032:01 - What seems obvious to him but not to others33:34 - What he would do with $100 million34:39 - Final word Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blood, Sweat and Paint: Making it as an Artist - Danielle Weber
20/03/2018 Duración: 01h05minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/058-blood-sweat-and-paint-making-it-as-an-artist-danielle-weber Skip through the episode:01:03 - Introduction04:10 - Deadlifting and training05:14 - Early interests08:57 - Favourite dishes10:40 - Lessons that have stayed with her11:59 - Her mother’s encouragement13:03 - Preferred discipline and process16:06 - Layers, focus and flow18:40 - Teaching art and her method21:52 - Her favourite brands, materials23:17 - Conor McGregor and The Rock28:47 - Starting her business, work ethic, and anxiety30:56 - What her schedule looks like33:26 - Her early drawings and influences36:37 - Personal development40:03 - Her partner and relationships42:51 - Virtual assistant and her future47:00 - Is her work still a burden at times?48:05 - Ridiculous requests and difficult clients51:39 - David Choe55:02 - Mistakes & myths of becoming an artist56:45 - How she would teach people without experience58:43 - Exercise routine and best purchase under $2
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When Crypto & Psychiatry Meet - Dr Prash Puspanathan
13/03/2018 Duración: 01h37minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/057-when-crypto-psychiatry-meet-dr-prash-puspanathan Skip through the episode:00:55 - Introduction03:44 - Toblerone05:33 - Life and politics in Singapore13:59 - Japan16:11 - Singapore & dealing with racism20:49 - Lessons learned from his parents23:09 - What he wants in life and how he plans to achieve it26:53 - Benjamin Franklin28:08 - Why he chose to study in Australia30:32 - Psychiatry vs. psychology33:42 - The psychedelic paradigm and psychedelic therapy40:11 - Researchers and the state of psychedelic research43:23 - On ‘Psychonauts Onymous’47:12 - MDMA assisted treatment for PTSD52:28 - How to conduct safe and effective research56:18 - Resources for self-learning psychology01:00:57 - Crypto and decentralisation01:07:40 - Advancements & uses of technology01:15:27 - Caleb & Brown & how he evaluates digital assets01:21:20 - Venezuela, the petro currency & liquidity providers01:23:02 - Advice on how to start
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Ed Husic MP: The good sport of politics
06/03/2018 Duración: 43minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/056-ed-husic-mp-the-good-sport-of-politics Skip through the episode:00:56 - Introduction03:55 - Basketball, favourite Michael Jordan memory, and USA travels08:10 - His experience and love for Western Sydney10:54 - Lessons from his parents18:11 - Immigrant communities and their upbringing22:15 - Homogeneous and diverse societies25:46 - His political voice and views31:48 - The evolution of politicians in politics36:50 - The difference of being in government & shadow government39:03 - Morning routine and recent books he’s read41:04 - Best purchase under $20041:18 - If he could have a billboard anywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Changing the way we think of food - Geert Hendrix of Farmwall
28/02/2018 Duración: 01h22minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/055-changing-the-way-we-think-of-food-geert-hendrix-of-farmwall Skip through the episode:01:43 - Introduction04:28 - Geerts first experience of Vipassana12:12 - Meditation13:46 - Travel, and how he got to Australia20:28 - Earliest childhood memories23:08 - Why he stayed in Australia25:17 - Transitioning from craft beer to agritech26:50 - Aus market compared to globally31:10 - Aquaponics and Farmwall37:59 - How his business model works41:35 - Advantages and impacts of aquaponics style system45:48 - The future of Farmwall55:21 - Farmwall’s leverage and momentum58:48 - Farmwall’s new location01:04:09 - The future of for-profit food production01:06:53 - Agricultural tech leaders01:08:40 - Books and resources01:10:39 - Other careers of interest01:12:17 - Morning and evening routines01:14:33 - Most influential book01:16:47 - Types of fish he has01:18:11 - What he’s been listening to01:19:15 - Who he thinks of in terms of success01:20:3
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Delving into digital drugs with Dr Monica Barratt
20/02/2018 Duración: 01h40minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/054-delving-into-digital-drugs-with-dr-monica-barratt Skip through the episode:02:11 - Introduction05:06 - Her work and career highlights08:48 - Silk Road and the media12:08 - Positive outcomes of the darknet17:46 - Case of Preston Bridge19:37 - How Ross Ulbricht was caught21:46 - Early career and how she got started29:37 - The internet’s role in the growth of new drugs31:35 - How the internet is used today37:40 - Censorship, human intelligence & human error42:31 - 2015 Drug policy alliance conference46:10 - Drug use and how humans have evolved50:17 - The Ross Ulbricht court case55:05 - The future of drug policy01:04:44 - Changes in perception01:16:34 - Her experience reaching hard-to-reach networks01:29:47 - Research participants01:32:31 - Morning & evening rituals01:34:23 - Favourite books and docos01:37:27 - Max Keiser and RT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learning & thinking like an entrepreneur - Michelle Bourke
13/02/2018 Duración: 01h11minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/053-learning-thinking-like-an-entrepreneur-michelle-bourke Skip through the episode:02:47 - Introduction06:04 - Is she still singing and her past & present online persona08:03 - Extroversion & over sharing09:24 - Dealing with perceived prominence12:30 - Public speaking and preparation14:18 - Politics and women in business & tech17:05 - Balance and time management20:02 - Recording family history26:37 - Women's movement and having children32:07 - Her interest in health, sleep, and nutrition36:53 - Carnism and the transition away from meat44:03 - Futuristic literature, social change and sci-fi47:38 - Business: how she got started, and how she manages it56:40 - Acquiring clients, generating business01:04:59 - Morning & evening rituals01:08:25 - If she could have a billboard anywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Semi-Regular Show with Michael Jayaranjan and Lauren Lopatko
06/02/2018 Duración: 01h15minGet all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/052-the-semi-regular-show-with-michael-jayaranjan-and-lauren-lopatko Skip through the episode:02:03 - Introduction06:01 - Introducing Lauren Lopatko07:21 - Silent meditation and Vipassana12:09 - Reflecting on the past year of the Uncommon podcast16:25 - Personal favourite episodes23:21 - Jordan and Michael (squared)27:56 - Neuralle Media, advertising and the future29:54 - Jordan and Lauren’s trip to Japan32:16 - Chamath Palihapitiya and how social media affects society39:39 - Apps, smart phones, and how social media is addictive49:33 - Apple iPhones, products, and the future55:04 - Decentralisation01:01:42 - On Jordan’s gastro health01:06:32 - Top questions to ask your GP01:08:10 - Have you gone behind a bush?01:09:48 - Excerpt: Chamath Palihapitiya on social media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.