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Proof of Concept
by Alex Pradhan & Kenan Besen
Proof of Concept is a medium for college friends Alex and Kenan to share their everyday conversations with the rest of the world. AP and KB offer their experiences, perspectives, thoughts, and silly ideas on everything from running to business to entertainment.Send any topic suggestions or questions to our Instagram (@_proofofconcept)!
Episodes
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Episode 29: Chris McDougall
Alex and Kenan chat with author, journalist, and runner Chris McDougall. Chris is best known for Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, released in 2009. We cover his background, current interests, Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide…
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Episode 27: Dame Time (with Damon Koskovich)
It's Dame Time! The boys are joined by friend of the pod, the 703's finest, Stevenson University Small Forward #13, Damon Koskovich (@trecedame) With graduation upon him, Dame reflects on what he would tell his freshman year self (06:45), the role his mom played in supporting his student-athlete...
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Episode 26: European Dog Park
We chat about Kenan’s spring family vacation in Europe, talking points at the dog park, Newark airport, youth soccer szn, borrowing items from neighbors, Arthur chilling out, train rides, do’s and don’ts of dog walking, Alex’s long-standing wish to be a bartender, 1883, dogs appreciating…
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Episode 25: Book Corner & Self Talk
Alex and Kenan discuss their current reads (The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer by Christopher Clarey and The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway) and how self-talk affects our mental states and perspectives. We conclude with some thoughts on how to “break loops.” Editor’s...
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Episode 24: NYC Half Recap (Racing Szn, Pt. II)
Racing Szn continues! With his half in the rearview, Alex- who's a bit teed up due to his self-imposed caffeine break- rants on not having Macs at work, people always 'shipping movie co-stars, Puss in Boots, & the SXSW Austin grunge crowd Meanwhile, fresh off completing the United Airlines NYC…
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Episode 23: Racing Szn, Pt. I (with Addison Mooradian)
In Part I of Racing Szn, Alex recaps his Seton Ascension Austin Half Marathon, Kenan outlines his prep for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, and, later on, Addison Mooradian joins to discuss her Hilton Head Marathon. www.instagram.com/addison_mooradian/
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Episode 22: Back in Business (with Jeanne Rockwell)
After way too much time off, the boys are back with updates to share! Alex starts by introducing us to Arthur, the cutest puppy within Austin City Limits (3:40) while Kenan wonders if he's come down with a case of "Midnight in Paris Syndrome" (10:28). Later on, they call up the eloquent and...
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Episode 21: Year in Review
How was your year? Back home for the holidays, Alex & Kenan look back on the previous year by asking 21 Questions for 2021, including: • What was your favorite conversation? (26:50) • Who was your unsung hero of the year? (39:00) • Did you take enough risks this year? (42:45) • What’s one goal…
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Episode 20: The Chef & The Coach (with Paul & Littlez)
Charlottesville residents and members of Prolyfyck Run Creww Paul and Littlez join us for a conversation about running, community, and coaching. Paul and Littlez both successfully completed the 2021 Richmond VA Marathon in mid-November, along with many other Prolyfyck runners. If you’re in...
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Episode 19: Outside The Lines (with Jehú Martínez)
Class is IN SESSION! Jehú Martínez is a fourth year at the University of Virginia (UVA) majoring in Racial Studies & Architecture. The boys welcome Jehú to chat about how UVA's cloister design reinforces elitism & exclusion (8:00), the new wave of gentrification at the Cville Dairy Market…
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Episode 18: Coming of Age
Alex and Kenan chat about work happy hour, why you should be proud of yourself for the little things, Seinfeld & Ted Lasso, taking the “long view,” and they look ahead to YAR and Kenan’s trip to ATX. https://www.instagram.com/proofofconcept_pod/ https://www.instagram.com/kbesen99/...
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Episode 17: More Than a Runner (with David Johnson)
More than a runner, David Johnson is a certified personal trainer/instructor at Formula Fitness, teacher at UVA, and an impact-driven community builder. The boys welcome David to Proof of Concept for an enlightening conversation on the Charlottesville running scene (3:35), dealing with setbacks…
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Episode 16: Moving Target
It's another ALEX & KENAN episode. We chat about moving, Kenan's twilight 5K, and more. Music: "Suede" by Mona Wonderlick, "Wakanda" by Mona Wonderlick https://www.instagram.com/_proofofconcept/ https://www.instagram.com/kbesen99/ https://www.instagram.com/alexppradhan/
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Episode 15: Founder's Table (with Evan Kirsh)
Evan Kirsh is a co-founder of the social streaming app Bingebound, Technical Product Manager at PayPal, and a professional magician. The guys chat with Evan about his Bingebound journey, the art of failing fast, how not everything you start needs to be a "startup", and so much more! Bingebound...
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Episode 14: Couch Philosophy
Kenan and Alex discuss Messi’s move to PSG, Rihanna’s newfound billionaire status, and the practicality of work-life balance. Follow us on Instagram for more content. Music: “Constantinople” by Vendredi “Sunlight Cascading Through the Clouds” by Artificial.Music...
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Episode 13: A Tale of Two Cities
Alex and Kenan share life updates, followed by “Picks of the Week” and a short discussion on "the concept of balance" (thanks to @trecedame for the prompt). Follow us on Instagram for more content. https://www.instagram.com/_proofofconcept/ https://www.instagram.com/kbesen99/...
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Episode 12: Florida Recap
Kenan and Alex talk about their trip to Miami (with the first ever segment of COMMON GROUND), training plans for the rest of the summer, and theories on why almond milk is called “milk” and not “juice.” #SorryAntonia Music: “Yo Cloud” by Peyrius, “Free Fall” by Vendredi...
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Episode 11: La Fête with Christine & Iskender Besen
Your esteemed hosts welcome Mrs. Christine & Mr. Iskender Besen to Proof of Concept as they chat about Bastille Day and French culture, Miami and Palm Beach, and some advice for young people on gaining new perspectives through traveling. Music: “Wakanda” by Mona Wonderlick, “Play Easy” by…
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Episode 10: Are You Ready?
Alex and Kenan discuss vacation, England making the Euro 2020 final, SafeRide, Tenet, Rotten Tomatoes, streaming habits, Roku, O.T. Genesis, how we get our daily news fix, hot tubs and saunas, hot vs. cold treatment for recovery, a life update from Alex, Zoom reactions, being ready vs. feeling...
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Episode 9: Mental Momentum with Mack Martin
Kenan and Alex welcome Mack Martin to Proof of Concept as they chat about Mack's background, wine preferences, France's loss to Switzerland in Euro 2020, performing in high-stakes moments, the "clutch gene," Kobe Bryant's work ethic, test-taking and knowing how to navigate a test, Spongebob and...
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Episode 8: Hobbies that Heal
On this episode of PoC, Alex and Kenan talk about weekend shenanigans, Porter's Five Forces, structuring a day, hobbies that heal, Father's Day, UVA's YAR announcement, and more. *Alex introduces the term "match fit," but he meant to say "match quality."...
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Episode 7: Casual Chit-Chat
Alex and Kenan talk about Spotify playlists, hotel spas, the environment, pushy salespeople, the wonderful world of Target, the business of higher education, routines while traveling, horror movies, NBA playoffs, Euro 2020, and more. https://www.instagram.com/proofofconcept_pod/...
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Episode 6: Be Your #1 Fan
Alex and Kenan chat about leaving Charlottesville, Valley road shenanigans, being a respectful guest, small businesses and COVID guidelines, Kenan's OBX trip, Alex's ideal beach day, graduation photos, and more. https://www.instagram.com/proofofconcept_pod/ https://www.instagram.com/alexppradhan/...
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Episode 5: Attitude Always Matters
Kenan and Alex chat about social media, personal branding, HBO documentaries, the finals of the NSAC competition, medieval castles, leadership, the wisdom of Kobe Bryant, and a second Tony Bennett sighting. https://www.instagram.com/proofofconcept_pod/ https://www.instagram.com/kbesen99/...
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Episode 4: A Beautiful World
Kenan and Alex discuss "World Travel" by Anthony Bourdain, people banging on pots in the street, future travel plans, Pirates of the Caribbean, merch, the burgeoning podcast industry, and morning routines. https://www.instagram.com/kbesen99/ https://www.instagram.com/alexpradhan_/
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Episode 3: Super League with Daniel Gerke
Kenan and Alex chat about their first Prolyfyck run in awhile, mindset during recovery, dealing with stress, major checkpoints in life, messing up, first and second arrows, then Mr. Daniel Gerke joins them to chat soccer and the "Super League." *Editor's note: Alex was too tired to write up...
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Episode 2: The Recap
On this week's episode, Kenan and Alex cover a range of topics, including a half marathon race recap, college coming to an end soon, and picks of the week. Enjoy! Follow the Proof of Concept Instagram account, as well as Kenan and Alex's personal Instagram accounts, at the links below....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Proof of Concept is a medium for college friends Alex and Kenan to share their everyday conversations with the rest of the world. AP and KB offer their experiences, perspectives, thoughts, and silly ideas on everything from running to business to entertainment.Send any topic suggestions or questions to our Instagram (@_proofofconcept)!
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Alex Pradhan & Kenan Besen
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