Alpha-Bytes

It's dangerous to go alone. Philipp Bonin and Molly Schubert join Zachary and Raysan for an in-depth analysis of video games and the massive effect they have had on our world. We discuss which games shaped us and how video gaming became the largest market worldwide. alphabytespodcast.com

Exercise, religion, and "crunchy granola people". Zachary and Raysan both share about their experience with this ancient yet relevant discipline. Indranil Roy joins the conversation to dispel some common misconceptions. alphabytespodcast.com

Is there such a thing as "natural prejudice?" Does globalization automatically lead to homogenization of cultures? Zachary and Raysan pick apart the psychological phenomenon. Omar Shabazz returns to the podcast for a hearty discussion about the biases and stereotypes that affect us all and what we can do about them. alphabytespodcast.com

Why is it that arguably the worst part of the human experience is glorified to such heights? Are modern warfare technologies harming or helping soldiers? Is war all bad or are there silver linings? We are back with another intense and possibly controversial episode.

The upcoming season is bigger than ever, with fabulous guests and longer conversations. The final four episodes are coming soon-ish. alphabytespodcast.com

We are sorry for the delay, but new episodes are in the works. Here is a brief "state of the podcast" update. alphabytespodcast.com

In this episode both Zachary and Raysan share about their plant-based diets and the assumptions that follow. Is veganism an ethical imperative or just a healthy lifestyle? Either way it and other forms of socially conscious dining have changed how our communities eat. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Zachary and Raysan examine the political, social, cultural, and theological ramifications of living in an urban context. Are cities becoming too large? What is the impact of investing in local communities? To help answer these questions, “non-expert” guest Jason Lim joins the conversation. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

However you look at it, the concept of time is difficult to define. Zachary expounds on the philosophical nature of time as merely a social construct plus some of the weird science, and Raysan shares his experiences with “island time” and “hurry sickness.” Yes, it is another one of those episodes. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity Resources Missing … Continue reading Alpha-Byt...

Raysan and Zachary are joined by special guest and professional counselor Jennifer Barlow for a very deep discussion into a sensitive topic. It’s another eye-opener for them both as reality doesn’t match pre-conceived notions. *This episode contains a detailed discussion about an extremely morbid topic. Listen at your own discretion. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity Helpful r...

Automation, the advancement of technology and its ever-increasing prominence in daily life raise a lot of questions and concerns. Raysan and Zachary, along with returning guest Doyle Cowart, go deep into the importance of responsible users, ethical developers, and if we are already cyborgs. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

WE’RE BACK!!! After a long hiatus, we are happy to be bringing you more full episodes. Get ready to dive deep with us in this next season. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

We are so close to launching the next set of episodes for you. There have been a number of delays and we apologize for the long wait. In the meantime, here is another mini-episode. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Happy Star Wars Day! New episodes are coming soon. While you wait, here is a small bonus from us. May the Fourth be with you, always. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have long been and continue to unfairly be cast as outsiders. Special guest Doyle Cowart leads a discussion with Raysan and Zachary about carrying that burden, compartmentalizing identities and healthily engaging with those we think of as “queer”. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

This is an episode for all the pet owners and dog lovers out there. Raysan and Zachary reminisce about adopting their dog and the rough training that followed. Raysan draws parallels to parenting and Zachary eats some humble pie. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

It is a severely limited resource over which wars continue to be fought. So how did we end up in this predicament and how can we get out of it? Why does Zachary think not caring for creation is sinful? In this episode Raysan stays curious and Zachary gets a bit preachy. We do not … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep. 15 | O is for Oil Dependency →

There’s a nerd alert going off at Alpha-Bytes. Raysan and Zachary host a round-table discussion about what is popularly called “nerd-dom.” Why are nerds so passionate? How did the fringe sub-cultures become mainstream and how does that affect its artistic integrity? Why won’t Hollywood showcase Asian superheroes? Worst episode ever! Check out Raymond’s YouTube and … Continue reading Alpha-Bytes Ep...

By far the art form that has been most influential in both their lives, Zachary and Raysan share about their personal experience with music. Join them as they expound upon synchronicity among band members, the way music influences us through various elements, and learning guitar to score dates. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

How should we differentiate between morality and legality? Does the effectiveness of a law matter or is it purely an expression of desired values? Is there any merit to harm-reduction theory or decriminalization? Raysan and Zachary (joined by the self-proclaimed “podcast supervillain”) evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional systems in another controversial episode. alphabytespodcast....

Get ready for more deep discussion on some serious and not-so-serious topics. The next batch of podcast is coming soon. Join us for some extended episodes as we expand our worldview. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

If you missed our special live episode on our Facebook community page, we got you covered. Zachary and Raysan share some ways last year impacted them in this bonus episode. It’s 20 minutes for 2020. alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

Hey listeners, don’t miss our bonus 2020-in-review episode streaming live over on our community page facebook.com/alphabytescommunity Saturday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m. PST.

Zachary gives a quick philosophy lesson as he and Raysan explore existentialism. Was Abraham a murderer? How does the way we treat others affect our happiness? Was the Danish philosopher a time traveler? Does any of it even matter? Philosophize with us and find out. alphabyesbytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity

It’s another tough conversation, and we aren’t shying away from it. We examine the disenfranchisement and downward spiral that follows incarceration, as well as consider questions of justice and punishment. Omar Shabazz joins us again to re-imagine the jail system. “Jail is often a finishing school for criminals.” -Omar Shabazz alphabytespodcast.com facebook.com/alphabytescommunity