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Alex's Audio Logs
by Alex Arias
Anything & everything that is me. Who am I, you ask? Simply a man who likes to dilly-dally.
Episodes
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142: Cesar visits Chicago 10/2/2026
Alex and Cesar chit-chat about: Purposeful isolation Recap of the prior night Boston after not seeing each other for a while. Cesar's connecting flight to Italy got cancelled as he was laid over in Chicago, and we made the most of his time in the city, including this pod.
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141: Estate Planning 3/29/2026
Cesar and I talk about the avenues they will pursue to obtain their definitions of success. In this episode: 2 friends catch up with each other Cesar went to the world's largest wiener dog festival We define our ideas of success Alex has Cesar help him plan out what kind of estate to buy Talking...
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140: Knowledge dump 2/1/2026
Cesar and Alex chat about all the new things they have learned. The following are some topics we did some chit-chatting on. The current AI race AI psychosis Alex's journey into software engineering A junior engineer's advice to someone starting out in software engineering Cesar's dating…
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139: Top of the Year 2026 1/4/2026
Cesar and I recap 2025 and talk about 2026. These are some of the topics discussed. 2025 journal in review Lessons learned Skills learned Skills to learn Best purchases Best influences/ Best inspirations What to continue/ what is compounding 2026 Vision
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138: Xmas friend group convo 12/23/2025
6 friends and I gather for some good food, wine, laughs, and conversation. Christian is headed to Japan, Annette talks about her acting career, Alex gives backpacking advice, and everyone gives some last words. Also, dear listener, this is most likely the worst audio/ listening experience you…
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137: Moving cities once again 6/10/2025
Cesar and I talk about future plans. He's headed to Salt Lake City, and I'm headed to Chicago
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136: Book Club: 11 - 5/16/2025
Some book talk and a lot of bullshit.
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135: Book Club: 10 - 4/18/2025
Cesar and I talk about the following books: Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People(Chick-fil-A Biography), The Anthology of Balaji, and a bunch of other books too
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134: Book Club: 9 - 4/11/2025
Cesar and I talk about more books, including Ultralearning, Code & The Antology of Balaji.
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133: Book Club: 8 - 4/4/2025
Some book talk and a lot of other talk.
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132: Book Club: 7 - 3/28/2025
Cesar and I are done with 6 easy pieces and are on to more books.
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131: Book Club: 6 - 3/21/2025
More book talk
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130: Book Club: 5 - 3/14/2025
Cesar and I continue talking bout them good books.
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129: Book Club: 4 (we lost book club 3 file) 3/7/2025
Cesar, Daniel the physicist, and I talk about another chapter of Six Easy Pieces.
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128: Book Club: 2 - 2/28/2025
Six Easy Pieces Read, Write, Own Cesar and I talk about the books we've been reading.
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127: Book Club: 1 - 2/21/2025
Innovators Cesar and I sit down and talk about the books we've been reading.
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126: My return from Japan 2/14/2025
Cesar and I chat once more. Recorded on Valentine's Day 2025. I'm fresh off the boat from Japan.
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125: My return from Europe: With Cesar 9/25/2023
Cesar and I sit down for a chat.
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124: Hungover 6/4/2023
In this entry, I talk about Another unpublished pod from past Alex I don't want to give it a description because it's been 2 years since I recorded this, and I don't want to mislead
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123: 26th Birthday 6/3/2023
In this entry, I talk about Another unpublished pod from past Alex I don't want to give it a description because it's been 2 years since I recorded this, and I don't want to mislead
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122: Arriving in Paris 6/2/2023
In this entry, I talk about I get settled into Paris Some solid travel advice
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121: Picnic on the Saône 6/1/2023
In this entry, I talk about A description of how me and the locals of Lyon picnic Being scared that the lows of life are going to hit me like a train Traveling constantly makes me happy Why credit cards are a necessity while traveling to foreign countries
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120: A Night out in Lyon 5/31/2023
In this entry, I talk about The night I had with new friends in a new city How I make new friends in less than 24 hours The HostelWorld App
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119: International Chores 5/30/2023
In this entry, I talk about Doing chores while traveling The amazing utility of laundromats Why I think the world is run by people who work in Internet cafes
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118: My Backpacking Trip Finances 5/29/2023
In this entry, I talk about Why do I keep forgetting to eat Pharmacies in France How I believe backpacking Europe for less than $100/per day is extremely difficult
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117: Arriving to Lyon, France 5/28/2023
In this entry, I talk about The hostel I am currently living in My first night in Lyon, France Why I downsized my toiletries
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116: Time to Unwind 5/27/2023
In this entry, I talk about A description of the hike I went on to catch a sunrise in Italy Taking some time to relax and collect myself mentally during my trip Work I would like to get done while in Lyon, France StokeTravel
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115: My Medical Emergency while Backpacking 5/26/2023
In this entry, I talk about My first ever allergic reaction What caused the reaction How I survived this emergency Using the post office in Italy
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114: Nespole 5/25/2023
In this entry, I talk about My greatest food discovery in Europe so far The difficulties of podcasting while backpacking Possible travel plans Why I want a second citizenship in Europe
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113: Shakshuka 5/24/2023
In this entry, I talk about The amazing meal I ate today
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112: An Update on my Travels 5/23/2023
In this entry, I talk about How I prefer a stone beach instead of a sand one The tranquility of my day at the beach in Nice, France Purchasing my first piece of clothing that's made of 100% Linen
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111: A day in Nice, France 5/22/2023
In this entry, I talk about Things I have purchased in France What my day was like living in Nice, France How traveling has blown my mind so far My love for France
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110: Cannes Film Festival Aftermath 5/21/2023
In this entry, I talk about My experience partaking in the Cannes Film Festival The afterparty I went to Europeans being so cultured
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109: 76th Cannes Film Festival 5/20/2023
In this entry, I talk about My first time in a hostel Beef Tartar My day in Nice, France How I am preparing for a Cannes Film Festival afterparty
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108: European Differences 5/19/2023
In this entry, I talk about Differences I am noticing between Europe and the U.S.A A small stroll in the town of Savona, Italy How the candies I brought are working out Trying Vegemite for the first time
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107: Life in Noli, Italy 5/18/2023
In this entry, I talk about How my day went in the town of Noli, Italy Description of Noli How I am editing my backpacking gear What I am learning to enjoy on my travels
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106: My First WorkAway 5/17/2023
In this entry, I talk about My first experience as a WorkAwayer New plans for a weekend in Nice and Cannes, France How easy it is to move about Europe The beauty of HostelWorld
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105: An Amazing French Morning 5/16/2023
In this entry, I talk about The language barrier I am facing My plans for the day My living situation
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104: Europe Day 1: 5/15/2023
In this entry, I talk about Explanation of my first spontaneous adventure The Cannes Film Festival My culture shock
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103: A Benevolent Cancelation 5/14/2023
In this entry, I talk about My flight to Europe getting canceled Already meeting new and exciting friends A possible amazingly spontaneous adventure
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102: Nice, France Bound 5/13/2023
In this entry, I talk about My journey to Europe so far Spending the day in Atlanta, Georgia My gratitude towards friendships formed while traveling An amazing mini high school reunion
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101: Solo Trip 5/12/2023
In this entry, I talk about Why I am not nervous about going to Europe alone Why I am nervous about going to Europe alone My predictions when it comes to the social aspect of my trip How I love to meet and make new friends
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100: My Will 1st Edition (Play if Alex Dies) 5/11/2023
In this entry, I talk about Actions to take after my death My dream rosary/ funeral Some goodbyes Some words of wisdom
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99: Live Music 5/10/2023
In this entry, I talk about Austin City Limits 2023 lineup Why I love the live music experience How I prefer watching concerts Why music taste is important to me
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98: Winding Down 5/9/2023
In this entry, I talk about Preparing for amazing sleep Good practices for sleep
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97: Change of Plans 5/8/2023
In this entry, I talk about How my very loose Europe itinerary might change Things I have to get done before departure Reminding future Alex of things to do Fun travel ideas
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96: Scuba Diving 5/7/2023
In this entry, I talk about Why I love scuba diving My near-death experience that lead to scuba diving The beautiful organization by the name of PADI Some key scuba diving gear
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95: One Week out from Europe 5/6/2023
In this entry, I talk about Possibly becoming an international candy smuggler A sad coffee predicament Figuring out how to video document my trip My health while in Europe
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94: Cinema 5/5/2023
In this entry, I talk about Cinco De Mayo The beauty of Cinema My experience with Cinema
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93: Mandatory Travel 5/4/2023
In this entry, I talk about A glorious idea of mandatory travel for young people How a government should be the funding source The positive side effects of mandatory travel
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