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Cold Plunge

by IM Podcasts

In Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss topics ranging from the most abstract philosophies to practical matters like health and technology. They hold truth in the highest regard, and these unedited, long-form conversations are their attempts to grasp on to even the smallest bits of truth they can find. So if you share in their hunger for truth, it is time to dive in.

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Episodes

  1. S2-3 The Debate: Rabbi Hidary and Morris

    Listen to the debate between Rabbi Hidary and Morris on the topic of Kohanim

  2. S2-3: Cohanim with Michael Franco

    In this weeks episode Ernie brings on our first guest to prepare for a debate later that evening on Cohanim. They discuss the torah's position on having a distinct set of priests and consider whether it is an ideal or an idea the Torah planned for us to move beyond.

  3. S2-2: The Ultimate North Star

    How can we be more productive in our social interactions? Where is the discourse surrounding the content we consume? How can discourse transcend time? Why are people scared to share their true selves? What do we want our leadership to look like? This episode is a loaded one! Ernie and Bert…

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  4. S2–1: The Return

    In the midst of Corona virus Ernie, Bert and the Cold Plunge return with video, a gorgeous shot and a delicious conversation. Cold Plunge: We're Back! Check out the gorgeous shot on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeeYwTtK9KY&feature=youtu.be

  5. S2–1A: Happy Earth Day!

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert are back in the studio with new inspiration and fresh ideas. They discuss man's love for nature despite the epic, never-ending struggle between man and nature. They then pivot to Ernie's theme journal and discuss the daily goals Ernie has set for...

  6. 24: The First 5 Star Apple

    In this special episode of Cold Plunge Ernie presents his speech from Hayil (0:00) and then Ernie and Bert dive in deep on the subject (12:16). They touch on key concepts like heroism, mindfulness and growth and reference Ernest Beckers In Denial of Death and Sam Harris’s The Moral Landscape.

  7. 23: Free Will

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss Free Will. Do we have Free Will? What does Free Will mean? Ernie and Bert address these questions while discussing libertarian free will, determinism, compatibilism and non-compatibilism. Ernie and Bert focus in on the implications of...

  8. 22: Summer of Certainty (Not really)

    Ernie and Bert are back with more fire than ever, recapping their summer thus far and displaying a little more certainty about their direction. Also check out Ernie’s new youtube channel and stay tuned for content on there.

  9. 21: Winter is Coming

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert dive into the relationship between winter and summer. They discuss softness that comes with a long summer, Jewish laws of shemita and yobel, the possibility of our control on the nature of winter, and the ultimate form of inter-generational wealth.

  10. 20: Fasting, Ketosis & Superpowers

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert revisit the potential benefits of fasting, their renewed commitment to ketosis, the possibility of them developing a ketosis addiction, and the mind blowing power of words like "jealousy", "anger", and "connection". Figures Discussed: Peter Attia...

  11. 19: The Children of Life

    In this episode of Cold Plunge Ernie and Bert discuss the pull of our evolutionary drive towards life and its many descendants.

  12. 18: The Inevitability of Sin

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss the utility of ideas, the inevitability of sin, the need for a financial guise for self promotion, the distinction between addiction and its vices, and more.

  13. 17: Too Much of a Good Thing

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert struggle to adjust to life back home. They discuss the addictive nature of all experiences– coffee, sugar, banya and nature– and struggle to figure out if their pursuit of well-being will ultimately lead to suffering.

  14. 16: Unintended Good

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert again record in the holy land and are inspired by their location. They engage in a powerful and potent conversation on the difference between misvot ben adam lachavero and ben adam lamakom and balancing action and kavanah.

  15. 15: Weaponizing Ideologies

    In this episode of Cold Plunge Ernie and Bert phone in from the beaches of the holy land where they discuss capitalism as a weapon, the impact of advertisement, and the pursuit of perfect experiences.

  16. 14: Podcast Club - Reality and Imagination (Sam Harris & Yuval Noah Harari)

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert introduce the Cold Plunge Podcast Club where they base their conversation on one of their favorite podcast episodes. This weeks episode is based on a conversation between Sam Harris and Yuval Noah Harari called Reality and Imagination...

  17. 13: Loose Ends

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert return to some of the old ideas they spoke about. They check in on Ernie's and Bert's schedules, the ketogenic diet, workout routines, and Bert's three day fast.

  18. 12: It's All A Game

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert dive deep into the topic of games. They touch on the societal and individual function of play, the rationale behind Ernie’s burgeoning obsession with ping-pong and chess, the benefits of playing Fortnite, Elon Musk’s simulation theory, The Joker, and...

  19. 11: The Juice of Inspiration

    In this episode of Cold Plunge Earnie and Bert, recap their last conversation, [08:35] cover the origins of beauty, [26:57] and Ernie's early onset Alzheimers Disease?, [31:30] before the conversation heats up when they dive deep into the Secret Juice of Inspiration and the ways to use those...

  20. 10: Seven Fat Cows

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss ... everything. Okay, almost everything. They touch on productivity, yearly and quarterly themes, health, fitness, cold exposure, meditation, and more while focusing on the stages of inspiration and darkness that we cycle between.

  21. 9: The Story of Man

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss the role of stories in our lives. They explore the truth of stories, the asymmetry between appealing stories and good stories, and the difference between fictional and non-fictional stories.

  22. 8: Are We Anorexic?

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss efficient consumption, the importance of talking about tech, health and diets and more.

  23. 7: Hijacked by Perverse Incentives

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss the flaws of Capitalism; abuse of power by corporations, profit without added value, and dirty tactics. They touch on tech and their dependence on the success of the apple ecosystem.

  24. 6: Power of Family

    Ernie and Bert STRONGLY recommend you listen to this episode. In this episode of Cold Plunge Ernie and Bert go deep on the subject of family. They discuss why many have bad relationships with family, the way family relationships shape the future, the pros and cons of tribalism, and more. So…

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  25. 5: Calibrating the Means

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert revisit Ernie's schedule, discuss the psychological significance of the various modes of exercise, and touch on the mysterious power of music, the way of the jedi, the goal, and more.

  26. 4: Intellectual Gluttony

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert address the rebrand before diving into Ernie's new schedule, their insatiable appetites for content, the interaction between consumption and production, and the way our consumption is shaping the future.----more---- Ernie's Schedule 8:00-9:00 Minyan...

  27. 3: Cheating Society

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert explore cheating, dishonesty, and the anxiety that comes along and crossing the line society draws when it comes to working hard and learning. They also discuss sports gambling, fasting, and The Kick Ass 100 Year Old Workout.

  28. 2: The Consequences of Skepticism

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert explore the evolutionary roots of skepticism and the ways that skepticism can impede the learning process. They touch on Ernie’s love of chess and ping pong, the inclination of various different subreddits to blatantly exaggerate the benefits of…

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  29. 1: Born to Run - But to Where?

    In this episode of Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert explore Ernie's craving for the new iPad Pro, their experiences on meditation retreats, Rogan’s Sober October, the barefoot community, the glorification of drinking, the collective consciousness, the futileness of voting, anger in politics, and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss topics ranging from the most abstract philosophies to practical matters like health and technology. They hold truth in the highest regard, and these unedited, long-form conversations are their attempts to grasp on to even the smallest bits of truth they can find. So if you share in their hunger for truth, it is time to dive in.

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In Cold Plunge, Ernie and Bert discuss topics ranging from the most abstract philosophies to practical matters like health and technology. They hold truth in the highest regard, and these unedited, long-form conversations are their attempts to grasp on to even the smallest bits of truth they can...

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