Solutions From The Multiverse

Send us Fan Mail NEW: This episode we recorded in both audio AND video, so if you'd like to watch a video version of it with Adam and Scot's faces, check out:  https://youtu.be/K-oM6RMAzII When I tied the knot, I wasn't handed a magical manual for a blissful marriage—just a state-issued pamphlet as thin as my patience with bureaucracy. Let's tear that pamphlet apart as we navig...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be tickled by the thought of "Parks and Rec" star Adam Scott endorsing our humble podcast, as we find ourselves wrapped up in a name game that's equal parts amusing and bewildering. But it's not all chuckles and snickers; we strap in for a heady debate on Apple's potential pivot into the nuclear scene with the whimsically coined "Apple Core...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the unexpected economic advantages of Medicare for All — a concept that may sound controversial but holds promise for both public welfare and corporate America. Join me, Adam Brous, alongside my insightful co-host Scott, as we unravel healthcare's Gordian knot. This episode isn't just a dialogue; it's an exploration of a groundbreaking perspective that sees...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a linguistic escapade with us as we traverse the playful avenues of the Spanish language and its cultural idioms. Prepare to chuckle as our guest and I compare the youthful charm of 'muchacho' with the gravitas of 'hombre' and share a laugh over the endearing oddity of international expressions. But it's not all about the words we say; we also mu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens after the confetti settles for lottery jackpot winners? Join us, Scot Maupin and Adam Braus, along with our thought-provoking guest Owen Raisch, as we lay bare the emotional rollercoaster of instant wealth and its less-often-discussed pitfalls. Buckle up for a candid chat filled with laughter over language faux pas and heartwarming visions of how a &apos...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stumbled upon a musical gem that felt like it was crafted just for you? That's what happened to me, Adam Brouse, with "Tokyo" by The Books, and it sparked a delightful journey into the serendipity of music discovery. Scott Moppen and I share this audio odyssey, weaving together the threads of enchanting tunes, sleep's evolution, and the great outd...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be whisked from the playful world of innovative shower systems to the economic trials of Argentina, all within a single episode. With new President Javier Miele at the helm, we tackle the nation's inflation crisis head-on. Our discourse, laced with humor yet grounded in reality, explores the vibrant culture and fiscal challenges that define Argentina today. Beyond...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to be part of a family like no other? Imagine a world where your kin might include a comedian, a policy wonk, or even a Brazilian goose trained as a security guard. That's the kind of wild ride we're inviting you on with Scott Moppen and Adam Prouse, as we tackle the outlandish yet thought-provoking concept of extended civil families, inspired by none other than Ku...

Send us Fan Mail We can't ignore the elephant in the room—climate change. The stark reality of its impacts, including the 2023 peak in coal usage, serves as a reminder that our actions today sculpt the world of tomorrow. Fasten your seatbelts as we zoom into the magnetic pull of cities like Austin, where the secret ingredient to its charm is nothing other than 'fun'. It's a pro...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a fart noise machine could segue into a revolutionary idea for AM radio? That's exactly where my co-host Scott and I start our latest episode of Solutions of the Multi-various, but trust us, the conversation escalates quickly. We're tossing around the game-changing notion of big-name streaming giants like Spotify revitalizing the AM waves with podcast p...

Send us Fan Mail Hapy Nu Year! Dear listeners! Scot and Ih coudn't reezist bringing in the nu year with a bang, and trust me, this episohd iz the fihercracker yoo'v been wayting fohr. Buckel up az wee whisk yoo araund the glohb with a tapestry of Nu Year'z frazes, gigel ohver cultural quirks, and reveal the zesty chalengg Scot sets fohr himself—embrasing the contentious condiment no...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to have your perspective on American higher education thoroughly challenged? Brace yourselves as we bring to the table, "The Caging of the American Mind", a book that shines a torch on the issues plaguing American higher education today. Far from blaming political correctness or multiculturalism, we delve deep into the problems of sky-high costs and predato...

Send us Fan Mail A few clarifications : 1) our current calendar is the Gregorian calendar. The Julian was similar but came before that. 2) the solar year is roughly 365 days long and the lunar year is roughly 354 days so the month of Yule is always  11 days long.  3) Braus weighs 13.5 stone.  Ready to shake up your golf game and shake off an outdated calendar system? We're plunging headfirst...

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of podcasting isn't live and synchronized, but rather recorded at your convenience? We’re pioneering into the uncharted territory of asynchronous podcasting and believe us, it’s been quite a ride! We'll share the highs and lows, the convenience versus the occasional disconnect, and the interesting parallels with other forms of asynchronous communicatio...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to challenge conventional wisdom? This episode is a journey into unexpected climate change solutions. We're shaking things up by talking about deconstructing highways and replacing them with multi-use neighborhoods. Imagine a world where highways, traditionally seen as symbols of progress, are torn down to make way for sustainable, human-scale neighborhoods that...

Send us Fan Mail What if there was a way to truly express your opinions on movies, restaurants, and more, using a simple scoring system? Welcome to our new recording space in Oakland where we're about to explore how the Net Promoter Score (NPS), a tool known to the marketing and product design world, can revolutionize the way we evaluate our entertainment and dining experiences. From dissecti...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where artificial intelligence reigns supreme, making pivotal decisions that directly impact humanity. Sounds like a dystopian movie plot, right? Not in this thought-provoking episode with AI ethics expert Ben Byford. Ben unravels the complex web of AI ethics, shedding light on the importance of ethical considerations in AI deployment and consumption. How do we inst...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in as we navigate the complex landscape of emotions. Feelings – good, bad, and ugly, they're all essential. We're shining a light on the importance of understanding and expressing emotions, and the contrasting ways different cultures and genders approach this. Let's not forget the intriguing twins paradox – two doctors in one family. And, the cherry on top - t...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to fasten your seatbelts and embark on a journey where we tackle the real essence of safety, its influence on progress, and the way it shapes the notion of justice? Get set to traverse the intriguing world of football, examine the role of safety in the professional success of Deion Sanders, and chuckle over the quirky title of the Tight End position. We also meander...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be enthralled by our fascinating guest Eric Finkelstein, a food enthusiast whose passion has led him on an extraordinary journey involving Michelin-star restaurants and the Guinness World Records. Eric, who is known for his unique practice of photographing his restaurant meals and sharing them on Google Maps, spills the beans on his record-breaking feat of visiting the...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where mothers and those without children earn the same, where parental leave is a basic human right and not a luxury. Is it a utopia or a feasible reality? In this episode, we tackle the contentious topic of the wage gap between mothers and other workers, arguing for the adoption of universal maternity and paternity paid leave. We discuss the potential of such poli...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to take a leap from the conventional board gaming realm? We promise to rattle your neurons with an innovative twist to your favourite game, Pandemic, called Oligarchy. Brace yourselves as we navigate through the mechanism of this rousing version that not only promises fun but also poses intriguing questions about societal dynamics. We also have some exciting news from a frie...

Send us Fan Mail We're using our YouTube for something new! Today we bring you this new episode of Scot's Great Idea Show, where Scot grabs the driver's wheel from Adam for an episode and guides the topic. Today's topic is all about bugs, and how eating insects and other tiny creatures can help solve problems big and small. With a strong nutritional profile and a low carbon foo...

Send us Fan Mail The second half of our outside experiment.  This was the episode we recorded right after the park canvasing we did in Episode 60. Imagine a world where the economically disadvantaged are the first to be supported in times of crisis, not the last. Where instead of bailing out the wealthy, bailouts work from the bottom up. This is the concept we're examining in our latest episo...

Send us Fan Mail A peek behind the curtain as we bring you a different type of episode, recording us as we went to meet people in person out in the park last Saturday.  We walked and met people, then set up a table and recorded outside in the park. The episode we recorded there is also being released today as SFM episode 61. How often do you find yourself in a park, lost in the beauty of nature, a...