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The Weekly Pleb
by Douglas Riegger
The Podcast for learning things that you didn't know you wanted to learn.
Episodes
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College Athletics & Women in Economics | Feat. Olivia
Olivia is an economic super-genius, volleyball coach, and fitness pro at Performance Lab Gym. She came on to tell me about what kept her from college athletics and why she got into business.
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Waitressing Through College | Feat. Tori
Tori is a waitress at the Trident bar and grill in Tucson. She and I talk about working in the service industry, horror stories, and much more!
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Tucson's Bodybuilding Barber | Feat. Julian
Julian gives me a much needed haircut and tells me how he plans on becoming a Mr. Olympia bodybuilding legend.
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The BMX Bike Scene Taking Over Arizona | Feat. Marky and Jude
These bikers don't play around... well that's actually a lot of what they do. This week Marky tells me about the biking community he's helped build here in Tucson, how he's got hundreds of people meeting up on a regular basis, and the ambitions for the Beardownboyz!
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Creating a Clothing Brand | Feat. Nic
Nic came on this week and told me how he started his brand 'The Paradox'. We take a crack at making a couple of shirts with fabric paint while he tells me about what he's learned and what ambitions he has for the brand.
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Billiard Tips & Pest Management in the Desert
Riley comes from a family of pest managing professionals and gives me some basic pest tips to use in the desert! He is also quite the pool player and gives you the tools to win some free drinks next time you're at the bar.
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The Future of Esports | Feat. Andy
Andy is a professional gamer and self-proclaimed E-sports expert! We play a couple of horrendous rounds of Halo Infinite while he tells me about how he got started and what he thinks the industry could become.
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Becoming an Artist | Feat. Kat
This week Kat came on and took me back to art class. We try our luck with some oil pastel still-lifes while she tells me about working at an elementary school during the pandemic!
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Making Your Own Music | Feat. Victor
This week I sat down with music producer Victor (Azkö) and he tells me about how he got onto the track of making his own music! Victor is the man behind The Weekly Pleb jingle and is incredibly skilled with various aspects of music.
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Creating a College-Lifestyle Community | Feat. Hailie
This week I sat down with event organizer and promoter Hailie Roberts. Whilst doing some arts and crafts, we chat about the college-living community she's played a role in building and the many events they sponsor.
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Into the Metaverse | Feat. Donald
The Weekly Pleb is back!! Bit of an unusual episode to help kick off the second season. Enjoy watching us struggle in virtual worlds while we chat about 'the Metaverse', NFT's, virtual workplaces, and the future of the gaming industry.
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Ep. #13: Farming With Remarkable Autistic Individuals | Feat. Fred Allen
April is Autism Awareness month! This week I sat down with Fred as he explains the purpose and goals of the Peace of Heart Enrichment program. POH provides awesome resources, activities, and social atmosphere for the autism community in Ponte Vedra, FL. These rockstars produce an insane amount of...
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Ep. #12: Mormon Missionary Work In Mexico | Feat. Austin Napierski
This week I spoke with Austin. He tells me about his 19-month long mission in Mexico, what it was like growing up in a Mormon family, and a bit about his core beliefs. Austin is a great guy with important things to say and does great work for his community.
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Ep. #11: Mandatory National Service & Life In Singapore | Feat. Kartik Kumar
This week I (virtually) sat down with my good friend Kartik. Kartik served 2 years of mandatory service in the Singaporean Military. He tells me about his experience, his thoughts about the program, and what living in Singapore is like. Find us on social media: @theweeklypleb Contact:...
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Ep. #9: SolarWinds Hack & The World of Cybersecurity | Feat. Ryan Kovar
This week I spoke with Splunk cybersecurity expert, Ryan Kovar. Ryan has worked in cybersecurity and data management for nearly two decades. He talks about the work he has been doing investigating the recent SolarWinds hack and why it matters. Ryan's extensive resume includes work for DARPA…
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Ep. #8: Medieval Spain and Turmoil in Spanish History | Feat. Dr. Amanda Dotseth
This week I sat down with Dr. Amanda Dotseth. She is the museum curator for the Meadows Museum at SMU in Dallas, TX. She specializes in medieval Spanish history and art. Amanda is extremely bright and lovely to talk with. This episode is a stark reminder of why awareness of our past is so…
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Ep. #7: Make Your Money Work for You | Feat. Jourdan Martin
This week I sat down with Market Master Jourdan Martin. He gives great investing tips for beginners, and we discuss what has been happening lately in the world of finance. Find Jourdan on Instagram @jourdanmartin3
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Ep. #6: Myanmar & Life During a Military Coup | Feat. Mabel
Millions in Myanmar are in danger. The military has detained top government officials and is intentionally causing chaos in the streets. The world's youngest Democracy is being threatened with a military dictatorship. This week I spoke with Mabel, a Burmese national living in Myanmar, and she…
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Ep. #5: Thinking like a Philosopher. What is Existentialism? | Feat. Charlie Beacom
This week I sat down with Philosopher Charlie Beacom to get a better idea of what it means to think philosophically, and how doing so can help everyone get along better. We also discuss what Existentialism is and its origin. Find us on social media: @theweeklypleb Contact: [email protected]
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Ep. #4: Major Advancements in Medicine and Surgery | Feat. Andrew Johnson
This week I sat down with a pre-med student from the University of Arizona, Andrew Johnson. We discussed some major advancements in the field of medicine, the future of surgery, fighting diseases with lasers, and more!
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Ep. #3: The History and Future of Food. Feat. William Beacom
This week I sat down with Food Scientist and Cullinarian William Beacom as we talk about all things food as well as what we might expect from a post-pandemic restaurant industry.
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Ep. #2: Genetic Modification and Brain Implants? Feat. Ramon Neira
This week I sat down with biomedical engineer Ramon Neira as he unpacks the future of genetic modification as well as how it will change society.
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Ep. #1: Stimulus Grinches and Save the Bees? Feat. Robert Oström
The very first episode of the weekly pleb! I briefly talk about a gloomy possible holiday season before talking with Virginia Tech Entomologist Robert Oström about the honeybee issue as well as other cool insects.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Podcast for learning things that you didn't know you wanted to learn.
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Douglas Riegger
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The Podcast for learning things that you didn't know you wanted to learn.
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The Weekly Pleb is created and hosted by Douglas Riegger.
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