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The Observe and Rapport Show
by Observe And Rapport
Observe and Rapport is a blog, Instagram, and podcast channel that discusses wisdom, perspective, and lifestyle habits gained from books and other historical forms of media.
Episodes
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Death on Payroll: The Life of an Executioner | The Observe and Rapport Show #40
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the life of Frantz Schmidt, a sixteenth-century executioner in Nuremberg, Germany. Based on Schmidt's unique journal, the book explores his public role in executing and punishing people, his private struggles with his profession and religious faith, and his...
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HOKA's, Epstein, Lacrosse | The Observe and Rapport Show #39
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the benefits of running and the pros and cons of the current biggest brand names in the sport, the Epstein controversy, the origins of Lacrosse as told in the fascinating book “The American Game”, and why its in everyone’s best interest to do as they do in...
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Truth, Tapper, and the Theater of the News | The Observe and Rapport Show #38
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Jake Tapper's new book "Original Sin", the novel cultural issue showcasing the lack of transparency between our institutions and the general public, New York City flirting with Socialism, and why Kyle has recently been choosing to read fiction over non-fiction...
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Freedom of Speech - The Observe and Rapport Show #37
Keith and Kyle return to discuss their experiences with fatherhood, the refreshing honesty of author and journalist David Foster Wallace, the elegance and brilliance of Amor Towles writing style, debate on wether or not Kanye West is a musical genius or not and his most recent controversies, and...
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Drones, Kierkegaard, Social Bubbles | The Observe and Rapport Show #36
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent unexplained drone sightings around the country, the philosophy of Kierkegaard, social bubbles, and the story of "The Wager". Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport @keithsullivan_91 Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok:...
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Kyle Mara | The Observe and Rapport Show #35
Keith and Kyle sit down for a guest episode with Kyle Mara. Kyle Mara is a comedian and film maker based in New York City. His new comedy special "Jokes on the Upper East Side" premiers on YouTube for all to stream 11/24/2024 at 12PM. Follow Kyle Mara: YouTube: @kylemara Instagram: @kylemara Kyle...
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The Election Episode | The Observe and Rapport Show #34
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the atmosphere, results, and potential political, cultural and governmental reformations set in motion by the most recent presidential election. Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport@keithsullivan_91 Twitter: @observeandrapport...
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Tom Brennan: 29029 Everesting | The Observe and Rapport Show #33
Keith and Kyle sit down with Kyle's brother, Tommy, to discuss his recent completion and overall experience participating in the event 29029 Everesting, Tommy's journey that led him to decide take on the challenge, the benefits of willingly doing hard things, and how a bad experience can lead to...
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Memory Master, Snack Attacker | The Observe and Rapport Show #32
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent success they've found on social media with Keith's reenactments of famous movie scenes, How memory works and how to use it to your advantage, and Kyle talks about mind-blowing facts about processed food and the food industry in general. Books…
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Gen Zzzz: The Art of Barely Working | The Observe and Rapport Show #31
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the work ethic of Gen Z, fatherhood and parenting, tools for recognizing agency in your peers, and in response to high demand, Keith performs some more classic comedy scenes from memory. Books discussed in this episode: The New Dad's Playbook - Benjamin Watson...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #30 | Inverted Totalitarianism
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the concept of "Inverted Totalitarianism" in Sheldon Wolin's book "Democracy Inc.", the top 5 comedic acting stretches, how getting older and having children changes your perspective on life, and Keith performs a scene by memory from the classic comedy "Tommy...
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Cheers to LIVING: Arguments Against The Sobriety Epidemic | The Observe and Rapport Show #29
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the negative effects of the sobriety crisis on the culture, the insanity of “Waifuism”, the unbelievable corruption in the pharmaceutical industry revealed by Calley and Casey Means, Robert Kennedy Jr’s recent endorsement of Donald Trump, and why it’s important…
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Cryptocurrency, Japan's Gestapo, The Matrix
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss cryptocurrency, the brutality of Japanese imperialism during WW2, and the deeply philosophical inferences conveyed in the film “The Matrix” Books discussed in this episode: Crypto Confidential - Nathaniel Eliason Japan’s Gestapo - Mark Felton River of the Gods -...
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What's Our Problem? | The Observe and Rapport Show #27
Keith and Kyle sit down to try and figure out just what the hells going on these days, Tim Urban's new book "Whats Our Problem?", John Stewart Mill's "On Liberty", Kamala Harris and the current political climate in general, and their opinions on the origins of "wokeness" and why it seems to have...
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Déjà Shoot | The Observe and Rapport Show #26
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the assassination attempt on former president Donald J. Trump, other infamous assassinations carried out throughout American history, the importance and life-changing benefits of becoming an exceptional communicator, and why the American Government should…
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Jules Ryan | The Observe and Rapport Show #25
Keith and Kyle sit down with professional performance coach and Muay Thai instructor Jules Ryan. The gents discuss Jules' origin story, how extensive travel influenced his career and career choices, the discipline of Muay Thai, Jules' process with clients for creating personalized fitness…
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A Little Change of Scenery | The Observe and Rapport Show #24
Keith and Kyle sit down discuss Keith’s recent trip to Texas, the practice of applying selfishness as a path to happiness as discussed in Ayn Rand’s book “The Virtue of Selfishness”, The mind-opening and fascinating insight of Carl Jung as discussed in his autobiography “Memories, Dreams &...
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Think Again | The Observe and Rapport Show #23
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Adam Grant's book Think Again, which talks about the importance of keeping an open mind with regard to solidified opinions, ancient Sumerian tablets unveiling the existence of an Alien species that some believe may have birthed the Human Race, actor Terrence...
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Amused To Death | The Observe and Rapport Show #22
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the lack of public unrest during the election year, the accuracy of Aldous Huxley on predictions about cultural details in the future, why its important to look at societal dilemmas through an inverted perspective, and the current music, podcasts and books that...
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Should Schools Ban Smartphones? | The Observe and Rapport Show #21
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how awesome summer is on Long Island, wether or not schools should ban smart phones, the dangers of allowing the federal government to regulate speech online, and what their last meals would be. Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram:...
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Be Like Water | The Observe and Rapport Show #20
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the knowledge gained from 20 episodes of podcasting, Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s incredible journey discussed in her memoir “Infidel”, Michael Singers experience in being completely open to opportunities in his book “The Surrender Experiment”, The profundity hidden…
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Embrace The New World Order | The Observe and Rapport Show #19
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Ray Dalio's principles for dealing with the changing World Order, the psychology of political worship, the importance of appreciating the moment over romanticizing the past and future, and how children bring magic to the holidays. You can also listen and watch...
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The Collective Fallacy | The Observe and Rapport Show #18
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss social psychological concepts such as Collective Fallacy and Preference Falsification, Different approaches to building meaningful relationships with others, How to be financially responsible while also maximizing joy and fulfillment in life experiences, and the...
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Remy | The Observe and Rapport Show #17
In their first episode featuring a guest, Keith and Kyle sit down with professional songwriter Remy. The three discuss Remy’s experience working with the chainsmokers and other artists, the structure and operation of the music business, social medias role in modern day music creation and…
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I, Pencil | The Observe and Rapport Show #16
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how stupid Dry January is, various examples and statistics that provide a reason to be generally optimistic about the future, the wisdom of Charlie Munger, and to wrap up the episode, Keith tells a hilarious joke. Books/Essays mentioned in this episode: The...
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There Goes Our Sponsorship | The Observe and Rapport Show #15
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent senate chamber scandal, the societal influence of various political philosophers, "Time Confetti", and answer a reflective end of the year question. Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Social Contract - Jean-Jacque Rousseau Of Liberty - John Stuart...
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Disney World & Ice Baths | The Observe and Rapport Show #14
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the modernization of Disney World, Keith's experience running a Half Marathon, the Bush Administrations strategy, or lack thereof, during the War in Iraq, and Kyle's personal experience and opinions on the Ice Bath fad. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Fiasco -...
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CHAOS | The Observe and Rapport Show #13
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss The Manson Murders, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the current cultural relevance of Dostoevsky's classic novel "The Idiot", and Kyle's new tattoo. Follow Us: Blog: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport...
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A Seat at the Table | The Observe and Rapport Show #12
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the spirit of the collective American voice, Plato, their current top 3 books they'd recommend, and how running too much can make you shit your pants. Follow Us: Blog: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport...
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Psychedelics, Religion, Paradox | The Observe and Rapport Show #11
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the possibility of psychedelic inspiration for religious traditions, techniques for becoming a better communicator, and the paradox of the human mind. Books discussed in this episode: The Immortality Key - Brian Muraresku How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #10 | The Other Side of the Argument
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss modern day book banning, the current state of political discourse, the significance of adequate sleep, and how recent findings in genetics may provide evidence of an intelligent creator of life itself. Books mentioned in this episode: Darwin's Doubt - Stephen C....
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The Observe and Rapport Show #9 | The Grateful Dead Is Bad and Napoleon Was A Prick
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how bad The Grateful Dead is, the benefits of therapy even if you think you don't need it, how impactful Arnold Schwarzenegger is on American culture, and how napoleon, all things considered, was kind of an asshole. Books mentioned in this episode: Total Recall…
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The Observe and Rapport Show #8 | Just Keep Showing Up
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss what they’ve learned from starting a podcast, feeding one’s passion in life, the creative enthusiasm of record executive Rick Rubin, and the consequences of a flawed educational approach to literacy in NYC schools. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Books...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #7 | The Paperclip Galaxy
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Long Island's roster of celebrities, the potential consequences of Artificial Intelligence, Cormac McCarthy, and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Books discussed in this episode: The Road - Cormac McCarthy Snow Crash - Neal...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #6 | Kyle is a Fireman
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss A Little Life, LIV Golf, Kyle’s experience joining the local Fire Department, and how Genghis Kahn shaped the world we live in today. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Books mentioned in this episode: A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara A Gentleman in Moscow -...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #5 | History is Stranger than Fiction
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss The Osage Reign of Terror, the birth of the FBI, book recommendations for beginners, and how obsessive behavior can be beneficial. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Books discussed in this episode: Killer of the Flower Moon - David Grann The Go-Giver - Bob…
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The Observe and Rapport Show #4 | Christmas with Nietzsche
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Christmas in the 90's, the complexity of Nietzsche, the adventures of Teddy Roosevelt, and do a year end review. Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Books discussed in this episode: Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Friedrich Nietzsche River of Doubt - Candice Millard The...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #3 | Reincarnation & Flying Spiders
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Mass Hysteria, Flying Spiders, Kyle’s affinity for the Self-Help genre, Reincarnation, and the necessity of a Higher Power. Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Books discussed in this episode: The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov The Ghost in the Machine -...
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The Observe and Rapport Show #2 | Spam & Reese's
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Kyle’s recent trips to India and Hawaii, the future of Architecture, and the particular brilliance of Russian authors. Books discussed in this episode: The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky The Body Keeps the Score…
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The Observe and Rapport Show #1 | Perspective is Everything
Keith and Kyle sit down for the first time to discuss books, the origins of Observe and Rapport, why social media doesn't need to be villainized, and the benefits of walking. Books discussed in this episode The Abs Diet - David Zinczenko Better Angels of our Nature - Steven Pinker Enlightenment…
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