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HOLOCENE

by Rob Auchincloss

The HOLOCENE podcast seeks to gain knowledge from the most creative, adventurous, and bright among us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 074 → CORY SILKEN ↗ capturing adventure at the edge

    Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Cory Silken is one of the world's preeminent marine artists, with more than 25 years of experience specializing in nautical photography. He provides commercial photography and video production for the luxury lifestyle market, as well as private commissions for...

  2. 073 → JOSH DORFMAN ↗ the future of climate

    Josh Dorfman is a climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. He is the CEO and host of Supercool, a media company covering real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, increase profits, and enhance modern life. Josh was previously the co-founder and CEO of Plantd, a carbon-negative...

  3. 072 → JOAN BLADES ↗ When we care about each other we work to find ways to meet each other’s needs.

    Joan Blades is a co-founder of LivingRoomConversations.org, a scalable effort to build respectful connections across ideological, cultural and party lines while embracing our core-shared values. When we care about each other we work to find ways to meet each other’s needs. Also a co-founder of...

  4. 071 → MARK GOBER ↗ the upside down

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Mark Gober Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES An End to Upside Down Thinking Neuro Correlative Consciousness (NCC) Dr Bernardo Kastrup Physicalism (derived from physical) Tim Ferriss & Mark Andreessen Float Tank Wim Hof UVA Division of Perceptual Princeton Engineering Anomalies...

  5. 070 → PRASHANTH RAGUNANTHAN ↗ mentoring through the challenges of gen Z

    Prashanth (“P”) Ragunanthan is an electrical engineer and amateur MMA athlete. Other creative pursuits of his most recently have revolved around photography and videography. With roots originally from Northeast Ohio, he’s spent most of his time living in the midwest. At the compelling age of 24...

  6. 069 → MARY GUENTHER ↗ the future of US space policy

    Mary Guenther is a space policy professional working to build a pro-space agenda that's exciting for the center left. She's previously worked as the lead Democratic space policy staffer at the U.S. Senate and as the head lobbyist for the commercial space industry. Now she's combining that…

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  7. 068 → RYAN HUNT ↗ the future of sustainable materials

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Ryan Hunt → LinkedIn | Marine Biologics Rob Auchincloss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 067 → NICK BLACKMON ↗ creativity on the bleeding edge of AI

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Nick Blackmon → LinkedIn Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Paul Graham → How To Do Great Work → Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule 99U → how to plan your day James Clear → Atomic Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 066 → SHIVAM GUSAIN ↗ the intersection of textiles, sustainability, & innovation

    Shivam Gusain is a dyestuff chemist and water engineer by training who now works at the intersection of textiles, sustainability, and innovation. He helps companies navigate complex challenges in supply chain decarbonisation, material evaluation, and factory process optimisation, bringing a mix…

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  10. 065 → LIZZY SKELDING ↗ founder & chemist on the beautiful depths of the human experience

    Lizzy Skelding is the Founder and Chemist of Beastie, a newly launched premium pet care brand reimagining the most stressful part of owning a dog: bath time. Trained as a physical chemist at Columbia University, she has worked across the beauty value chain—from the lab bench developing color...

  11. 064 → TIM PARK ↗ training for special forces & building a healthy life

    Tim Park is a fitness professional with a decade of experience training everyone from C-Suite Execs, celebrities to moms and retirees. He's dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and performance goals. A graduate of Stony Brook University majoring in Philosophy, Tim grew up in Kansas…

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  12. 063 → MIKE GRACE ↗ redefining how we get to space (& how wonderful it is to be alive)

    After serving in the Army Mike studied economics and found himself, inexplicably, doing astrobiology internship at NASA Ames. That ended up turning into a job, a wife, a master’s degree in genetics, and several stints at aerospace and biotech startups. Mike enjoys board games and wearing…

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  13. 062 → MEGAN SHABRAM ↗ space, society, & creation

    Megan Shabram is an astrophysicist who is building a globally sanctioned space for emergent teams of scientists and engineers across group boundaries to come together. Originally in search of an Earth twin while working on NASA’s Kepler Mission, Megan’s journey has taken her on a path towards...

  14. 061 → TOPHER BURNS ↗ creating meaning in a borderless wilderness

    Topher Burns is a cofounder of indie creative agency territorial, having previously led strategy at design firm Collins and digital advertising agency Deep Focus. He is a climate community organizer in Portland, Oregon, where he also runs trails, tends his garden, and performs in comedy shows. He...

  15. 060 → DAN LIPTON ↗ creative expression in the grand universe of music

    DAN LIPTON conducted The Band’s Visit and Sting’s musical The Last Ship on Broadway. He’s arranged music and led bands for Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Mandy Gonzalez, Brian d’Arcy James, Judy Kuhn, John Lithgow, Martha Plimpton and Audra McDonald, performing at the White House, Carnegie Hall,...

  16. 059 → DAVID FLECK ↗ bridging the gap between science & development

    David Fleck is the founder & managing partner at Freeflow, a VC firm that focuses on identifying ground-breaking research in high quality scientific communities. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store David Fleck Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Freeflow Fred Wilson Chris Farmer Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren’t...

  17. 058 → KEITH GILMORE ↗ the way is the way

    Keith Gilmore is a writer, speaker, and coach. He writes essays and gives talks on matters of psychospiritual development and cultural amelioration. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Keith Gilmore Website Keith Gilmore Facebook Keith Gilmore YouTube Keith Gilmore Instagram Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES...

  18. 057 → RYAN STANDISH ↗ mountain biking, adventures, & the meaning of a grand life

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Ryan Standish IG Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES The Big Green Bike Accident Rocket Sloth PHOTO: Rachael Galipo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 056 → JAMES VICTORE ↗ we are all wildly creative

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store James Victore IG Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Feck Perfuction by James Victore Geomag Dogman Book Series Star Wars Complete Vehicles This is Water by David Foster Wallace see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 055 → EVAN RUDERMAN ↗ the intersection of art & adventure

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Evan Ruderman IG Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Sony Alpha Canon R PolarPro see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 054 → DR ROBIN BUCKLEY ↗ you are not your thoughts & other tools to navigate this insane world

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Dr Robin Buckley IG Dr Robin Buckley LI Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Art of Choosing Albert Ellis → Musterbation Psychologytoday.com How to Avoid the Amygdala Hijack My Mom's Death: How cognitive behavioral strategies help in life's hardest moments How to Control Your…

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  22. 053 → JAYE GOLDSTEIN ↗ musings on deep tech, raising strong kids, & finding your true self

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Jaye Goldstein Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Founder to Leader The Engine MIT High Growth Handbook here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 052 → MAX WIEDER ↗ revolutionizing the way we create

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  24. 051 → TALL TALL TREES ↗ the intersection of music & enlightenment

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Tall Tall Trees IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Kishi Bashi I am the Antichrist to You Quarteto Novo Blogotheque - Marigolds - Kishi Bashi Reggie Workman Francois Mutome Les Claypool Jerry Was a Race Car Driver Rush - Moving Pictures Rob’s Metal Playlist Roadrunner…

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  25. 050 → JULIAN VOSS-ANDREAE ↗ the intersection of quantum physics, art, & technologies beyond our comprehension

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store JULIAN VOSS-ANDREAE IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 049 → PEPÄ IVANOFF ↗ building sustainable lives filled with happiness

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Pepä Ivanoff IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES 365 TAO Dr. Wayne Dyer Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Your Erroneous Zones Principles by Ray Dalio The Fifth Agreement The Four Agreements Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Julia Cameron see more...

  27. 048 → KELLEN BROWN ↗ lessons at the beginning of a new journey

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Kellen Brown IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Sigma Chi IBA HOKA VEILANCE see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 047 → CAROLIN UNRATH ↗ lessons in adventure & production photography

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Carolin Unrath IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES ARRI Red Bull Illume 2021 Photo Winner High Tauern National Park East Tyrol see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 046 → DANIEL GROSSMAN ↗ lessons from playing with worm shit

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Daniel Grossman’s LINKEDIN Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule Airtable Notion Things Amie see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 045 → OLE HOVDE ↗ creating great products that benefit society

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Ole Hovde’s LinkedIN Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule Vital Proteins Isopure Whey James Alticher → write down 10 business ideas everyday The Four Agreements Veilance Norrona Atomic Habits see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  31. 044 → CW&T ↗ the future of personal devices

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store CW&T IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES CW&T Site Time Since Launch theones.cwandt.com Teenage Engineering Jean Prouvé Zach Libberman Yuval Harari on Boredom see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 043 → BETSY HOSP ↗ protecting the planet through education & stewardship

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Chaga Tea The Power of One Woman Paul Hawken The Element - Ken Robinson Zach Bush see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 042 → RMA AMA 003 ↗ priority, grounding, & normality

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Rob Auchincloss IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 041 → JOEL PILGER ↗ the future of creative problem solving

    HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Joel Pilger IG Rob Auchincloss IG SHOW NOTES Never Eat Alone Four Hour Workweek Canon 5D MK II David Fincher - Invisible Details Ted Lasso CGI The Volume Oblivion Nils Frahm Apple Vision Pro see more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 040 → WIL CLAUSSEN ↗ creation in a wild world

    Wil Claussen is a creative producer and photographer, currently residing in Seattle, WA. His formative years were spent surrounded by the natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where his love of photography and the outdoors were first kindled. Throughout his career, Wil has leveraged his...

  36. 039 → PEDRO RUIZ ↗ using AI to live a better life

    Pedro is a Human-Centered Designer and Deep Learning Engineer specializing in Generative Artificial Intelligence. He strongly believes that designing Joy as the centerpiece and guiding principle is the key to any venture’s success. An optimistic practical Futurist with a firm belief in building a...

  37. 038 → BRUCE MAU ↗ you destroy what you don't design

    Bruce Mau has worked as a designer, innovator, educator and author on a broad spectrum of projects in collaboration with the world’s leading brands, organizations, universities, governments, entrepreneurs, renowned artists, and fellow optimists. His most recent books are Mau MC24: Bruce Mau’s 24...

  38. 037 → LEN NECEFER ↗ we can learn everything from the natural world

    Dr. Len Necefer, Ph.D., is the CEO & Founder of NativesOutdoors – a native-owned athletic and creative collective. He holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a Doctorate in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Previous to this role, Len has worked for the U.S....

  39. 036 → LYNDA DECKER ↗ expanding on a life of design

    Lynda Decker is a multidisciplinary designer whose work encompasses brand strategy and identity, interactive communication, publications, information graphics and design criticism. A native New Yorker, Lynda studied at Syracuse University and School of Visual Arts and holds multiple graduate...

  40. 035 → SAM RUBEN ↗ building your better self & the future of "sustainability"

    A graduate of Vassar College & Presidio Graduate School, Sam Ruben is an accomplished innovator, entrepreneur, and a co-founder at Mighty Buildings, an Oakland-based construction technology company using 3D printing, new composite materials, and robotics to sustainably unlock productivity in...

  41. 034 → ROB GARROTT ↗ finding your passion through personal growth & psychadelics

    A lifelong learner, Rob is on a journey to build a creative life by creating cool things and teaching people how to create cool things. Previously he worked as a Content Manager for LinkedIn Learning ( lynda dot com ) designing curriculum and implementing online courses for a variety of subject...

  42. 033 → DAVID BUTLER ↗ systems design is the key to a successful career

    David is a globally respected designer and thought leader with deep expertise in translating design into business strategy and business strategy into design, at scale. He is particularly skilled in defining design-driven growth strategies and matchmaking between startups and Fortune 500…

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  43. 032 → CHARLES POST ↗ ecology is the study of home

    Charles is a U.C. Berkeley trained ecologist, conservation filmmaker, and ecosystem brand strategy consultant working with industry leading brands from GORE to Hipcamp and Norrøna. He's an Explorers Club Fellow, host of a new podcast, Traverse, alongside co-host, Chris Burkard, and is the...

  44. 031 → ERIC HEIMAN ↗ thoughts on design, creativity, & the world at large

    Eric Heiman is a principal and co-founder of the award-winning, oft-exhibited design studio Volume Inc. Volume creates place-based identities, branded environments, exhibit programs, and other spatial activations but is also happy to design whatever is needed for creative, mission-driven entities...

  45. 030 → HEATHER CRANK ↗ finding your hidden talent

    Heather Crank is an award-winning visual artist and designer, who is equally comfortable and successful in the worlds of fine art and business. Her films have been showcased at the Guggenheim, SUPERNOVA Animation Festival, Meow Wolf, Night Lights Denver and RESFest, and her clients have included...

  46. 029 → MATT SANTOMARCO ↗ the beauty of film photography

    Matt Santomarco is a film photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. He specializes in capturing the spirit of the American West through the use of grand scenics, abandoned homesteads and dramatic light. The images he captures make use of dynamic weather conditions and warm tones to harmonize a...

  47. 028 → PETRA KNAPP ↗ building sustainability within yourself & the natural world

    Petra is a dynamic engineer, packaging expert, van-dweller, space creator, and nature lover, passionate about the people and planet. A solutions engineer by day, Petra experiments with deigning her life around her values, personal evolution, and adaptation. She seeks authentic connections and...

  48. 027 → ROB AUCHINCLOSS AMA 02 ↗ the meaning of this podcast, the magazine, & life itself

    rob auchincloss (RMA) is a designer, engineer, & explorer. he is the ceo + founder of AFOCAL, a global ideation studio focused on engineering solutions for the future of civilization & exploration. he is also the editor-in-chief + host of HOLOCENE, a magazine + podcast about the human experience....

  49. 026 → STEFAN CLAUSS ↗ revolutionizing the way we explore

    Stefan Clauss is the Co-Founder & CEO of HEIMPLANET. HEIMPLANET's journey already began in 2003 with the idea of a revolutionary tent concept during a surf trip in Portugal together with fellow co-founder Stefan Dieckhoff. 5 years later, the two founders took up the vision again and worked…

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  50. 025 → RUBEN HUGHES ↗ building a life of art & simplicity

    Ruben Hughes is a passionate art director originally from the New York City area, now residing in Copenhagen. He has held roles at Magasin du Nord, ILLUM, Bang & Olufsen, MENU, Squarespace, Gap and more. His experience includes creative direction, art direction, content creation, social media and...

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The HOLOCENE podcast seeks to gain knowledge from the most creative, adventurous, and bright among us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob Auchincloss

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