Smart Nonsense

Episode #75 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking a bunch of nonsense in true Smart Nonsense fashion to celebrate the pod's 75th episode.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Renting vs owning a home -- Which is better? Why you must take a sensory deprivation bath Can you monetize your lifestyle? Links Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interestin...

Episode #74 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Ryan Biery, an expert designer and a hockey teammate from college. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Industrial Design: The skills you need to get the job done Why choosing the right college is critical to your success Social Media for Industrial Designers. A friend or a foe? Links Connect with Ryan: Website | Instagram | YouTube Industrial De...

Episode #73 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Noah Cowan, one of his smartest friends from Brown.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why you must start dabbling in various things How to ace your college courses -- and enjoy it! What leads to broken social trust and how can we fix it? Links Connect with Noah: Twitter College Championship Sizzle | Jeopardy! Contestants for $500: Who is Noah...

Episode #72 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking to Tomas, a friend from Brown about their travels together.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How travel and sports transform friendships Should we change the office hour system? Why you must start saying YES to travel Links Friend Chats: How to Hustle Your Way to Wall Street | Smart Nonsense Pod #19 Pod Club: Interview with Kevin K...

Episode #71 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Adam Jones and Adam Ashton, the creators of the What You Will Learn podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How can books affect your life? The value of having good friends Why you must experiment and follow your curiosity Links What You Will Learn Top 50 Best Books of All Time 200th BOOK! 3 More Lessons Book Club: The Innovation Stack | Sm...

Episode #70 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Sudarshan Sridharan, the founder of the Gen Z Mafia.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The contribution of luck to success How should you run your life? The value of networking and community building Links Connect with Sudarshan Sridharan: Twitter | Fion | Gen Z Mafia | HandsFree | PartyTalk | SaveMAPS Sudarshan’s Articles: The Prime Pick ~ I...

Episode #69 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Andrew Yu, a product manager at LinkedIn. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Online networking: The impact it brings in today’s generation How do you establish your authority? The untruth behind “Follow Your Passion” Links Connect with Andrew Yu: Website | Email | Twitter Servant Networking: Serve, Don't Network | The Action | Andrew’s Wri...

Episode #68 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Steph Smith, author of Standing Out in 2020: Doing Content Right. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Should you quit your job and learn how to code? The beauty of remote work and a nomadic lifestyle Creating content: What you must know Links Connect with Steph Smith: Website | Twitter | Trends Steph Articles: The Guide to Remote Work That Isn&a...

Episode #67 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing The One Thing, a book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan.  Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why getting your haircut at night is a bad idea Work-Life balance: Does it really exist? The ONE thing that you need to ask yourself everyday Links Brandon Zh...

Episode #66 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing The Inner Game of Tennis, a book by Timothy Gallwey.  Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Boost your performance with this coaching technique How do you meditate? The best way to gain confidence and real happiness Links The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy...

Episode #65 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing 100 days of working out and the rule of 100.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Are you getting the most out of your workout? How can you successfully make a habit last? The yoyo diet you must avoid Links Friend Chats: How to Build Habits You Crave | Smart Nonsense Pod #26 Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Sm...

Episode #64 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Robbie Crabtree, creator of Performative Speaking and coach of the national mock trial team at SMU Law School. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why persuasive speaking is a skill you must develop How can you be a more persuasive communicator? The most common fillers you need to stop saying Links Connect with Robbie Crabtree: Website | Three T...

Episode #63 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, a book by Cal Newport. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Deep Work by Cal Newport Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How do you achieve deep work? The ideal measure for productivity Ways to eliminate distractions at work Links Why Profit is Permission | Smart Nonsense Pod...

Episode #61 with Dylan Jardon—Today he's talking to Brandon Zhang, host of the Student Mindset Podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Should you start thinking about taking an online writing course? How to optimize your Twitter experience The importance of finding your niche and making it grow Here's the full Show Notes Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Links Connect with Brandon...

Episode #60 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Netflix: Social Dilemma.  Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why should you delete your social media? Artificial intelligence: The threshold that we should be concerned about Ways to effectively manage your social media consumption Links The Social Dilemma | IMDb Book Club: The Coddling of the American Mind | Smart Nonsense #41 Aza...

Episode 59 with Henry and Dylan Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK : How I Built This by Guy Raz Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How I Built This: An entrepreneur’s guide to success How companies transition from being good to great Why luck is an opportunity you must seize Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Here's the full Show Notes . Watch Henry's last YouTube video .

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 norms How to make your business thrive amidst COVID The power of “I don’t know” and “So we have to” Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Links Nick Kokonas — How to Apply World-Class Creativ...

Episode #57 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing their tips for traveling in Colombia Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Things you must know before planning a trip to Colombia How can you outsmart a swindler? Lifehack: How to handle stressful situations like a pro Links Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferri...

Episode 56 with Henry and Dylan - Today they're discussing What Every BODY is Saying, a book by Joe Navarro. Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: What does YOUR body language say? Survival instincts: Freeze, flight, fight How do you tell if someone is comfortable or not? Links Talking...

Episode 55 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Sara Dietschy: Living the creative life Native content: Is it the most effective advertising? Why you need to avoid boring people Links Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants | Smart Nonsense Pod #32 Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 Avthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard | Smart N...

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 skills How to achieve your dreams during COVID Links Connect with Emma Butler Intimately | Instagram STATION F Ze...

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 feedback WHY? The question you must always ask Tree analogies: Focusing on what really matters Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Here's the full Show Notes . Links Smart Nonsense Rework by David Heinemeier...

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 success The great lie of Silicon Valley Lessons from interviewing 300+ startup founders Links Smart Nonsense Connect with Mat Sherman: Forward Thinking City | Email | Twitter Forward Thinking Founders | Sp...

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 know How to get the best possible service What restaurants are like behind the scenes Links Book Club: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #22 Book Club: Never Split the Difference...

Episode 50 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what they learned through the first 50 episodes of the podcast Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The summary: Lessons on life and success from Episode 1 to 49 The fundamental truths on how to succeed Life is too serious, be casual Links Dear 2045 | Smart Nonsense Pod #1 Friend Chats: Should you vault out of finance? | Smart Nonsens...