Trading Brains

Episodes

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   #61 - Destiny 2 TWAB 01/20/2022

   Evan and Angelo explain the new big changes announced from January 20th's TWAB (This Week At Bungie) leading up to the latest large content expansion, The Witch Queen dropping on February 22nd. ---- Enjoy the show? Ping us at [email protected] or on Twitter. We'd also appreciate a...

   Jan 27, 2022

   25m
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   #60 - Soccer Coaching

   Today we cover the topic of coaching. Angelo has a D license for soccer coaching in the U.S. and he brings us into the world of coaching, travel teams and training academies for aspiring soccer players worldwide. We talk about the different coach licensing tiers, how licensing differs depending…

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   Sep 27, 2021

   35m
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   #59 - Japans prime minister, Tesla crash, Robinhood, and Payment for order flow

   Today we thought we'd try something different. Angelo and Evan have spoken extensively on various topics throughout the life of this podcast. And sometimes, there isn't much fresh information to pack in. Of course, this is not to say we won't revisit other subjects, but for a change of pace, this...

   Sep 15, 2021

   26m
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   #58 - Getting back into Destiny 2

   Angelo and Evan are back into Destiny! While Evan has been away from the game for a while, Angelo has been staying with it on and off since the Forsaken DLC expansion. As mentioned previously in the pod, we're huge fans of this game and love the concept, design, story, gameplay and fun we have...

   Aug 5, 2021

   33m
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   #57 - Goal Setting

   Today's episode is very, very special. Though you wouldn't know it just by listening, Evan and Angelo are finally in the same place in New York for this show! In today's episode, Angelo and Evan share their short to mid-term goals for 2021. Vocalizing what you want for yourself is a great…

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   Jul 21, 2021

   27m
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   #56 - Planning a Pandemic Wedding

   We're back from a 2 month hiatus! In life there are watershed moments; childbirth, graduation, weddings, retirement, to name a few examples. In today's episode, Angelo explains the logistics and planning behind a wedding and how to navigate it all during a global pandemic. For those of you…

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   May 26, 2021

   34m
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   #55 - Evan starts a blog

   Evan has been wanting to start a blog for months now, and the moment has finally arrived to really launch it, so in today's episode the guys talk about the blog itself, what content can be expected from it, and what Evan hopes readers can get out of it. Enjoy the show? Ping us some feedback at...

   Mar 14, 2021

   21m
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   #54 - The Great Stonk War of 2021 (with DOGE + BTC)

   What's up listeners! This episode we talk about how the Great Stonk War of 2021 has affected the world of finance, and how this isn't just a black swan event. From Brokerages blocking the buy side of stocks like GME and AMC, to Hedge funds losing billions of dollars and looking for bailouts, we...

   Mar 7, 2021

   41m
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   #53 - State of Gaming in the Pandemic

   What's up listeners! This episode we talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic of 2021 has affected the gaming world, and more specifically how it has affected the world of online streaming. We cover some surprising statistics about what games were popular, the changes in viewer/streamer counts…

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   Feb 11, 2021

   29m
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    #52 - Happy New Year! Coronavirus in 2021

    We're back! After a 2 month hiatus, we have another episode for you guys. This time we catch up on news about Coronavirus, the vaccine, what is it, how does it work, and how the distribution is going. We also cover the new U.K. strain and how countries are still tackling this problem out of the...

    Jan 11, 2021

    36m
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    #51 - Next Gen Console gaming (2020)

    We're back with another episode, and this time we are discussing the next generations of console gaming systems. The Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X. Angelo and I are fans of both Sony and Microsoft. We spent much of our teenage years playing the Halo series on Xbox and Xbox 360. Before...

    Nov 14, 2020

    34m
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    #50 - Marvel's Avengers

    Those who have been with the show for a while will know that we are huge comic hero fans, and we've talked about Marvel and DC extensively in previous episodes. This episode is about the soon-to-be released video game, Marvel's Avengers. The plot is centered around Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) who...

    Aug 29, 2020

    19m
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    #49 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

    We are excited about another video game scheduled for release this September. THQ Nordic is bringing an old hidden gem of a game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning back as KoA Re-Reckoning. This game is a complete remaster, with improved graphics and modernized gameplay mechanics. Evan has good...

    Aug 4, 2020

    25m
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    #48 - Ghost of Tsushima

    We are very excited about a picturesque new Playstation exclusive game coming to the PS4 by Suckerpunch studios, the makers of top tier titles such as "Sly Cooper" and the "Infamous series". We talk about the context and story of the game, how the studio has emphasized the vastness and…

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    Jul 16, 2020

    27m
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    #47 - The Last of Us 2

    Angelo and Evan talk about The Last of Us 2, a game recently released by Naughty Dog, the studio that brought you blockbuster titles like Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted. Evan talks about how unforgettable the story of The Last of Us was, and his hopes for how the sequel performs in terms of story,...

    Jun 21, 2020

    29m
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    #46 - FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE - Part 2 ft. Ryan Singh

    Hello friends! For this episode of the podcast, Evan and Angelo have brought on a guest, Ryan Singh -- a fellow gamer -- to talk about a recently released and highly anticipated game, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE. Both Evan and Angelo are longstanding fans of the final fantasy series, and the…

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    May 28, 2020

    51m
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    #45 - FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE - Part 1 ft. Ryan Singh

    Hello friends! For this episode of the podcast, Evan and Angelo have brought on a guest, Ryan Singh -- a fellow gamer -- to talk about a recently released and highly anticipated game, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE. Both Evan and Angelo are longstanding fans of the final fantasy series, and the…

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    May 10, 2020

    50m
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    #44 - Vodka

    This week we talk about Vodka. An alcoholic beverage known for its origins in Poland and Russia, though other European nations have also ventured into distilling their own such as Sweden. We talk about the drink itself, the history behind it, its distillation and how it is typically consumed.…

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    May 5, 2020

    22m
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    #43 - Freelancing / Gig Economy ft. Alexander Gerhan Greif

    Today we spoke with Evan's older brother, Alex Greif. Alex has been working in the creative industry his whole life, and has worked in a variety of positions like PA, camera assistant, main editor, and more. He tells us stories of his favorite work, interesting stories, and tips for creative…

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    Apr 28, 2020

    44m
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    #42 - Coronavirus COVID-19 - Part 2

    For most of us living today, the fear and devastation wrought by the new deadly coronavirus COVID-19 is a never-before experienced phenomenon. Evan and Angelo discuss their thoughts on the virus. International policy, individual actions, how to keep up with case numbers, what you can do to…

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    Apr 20, 2020

    30m
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    #41 - Coronavirus COVID-19 - Part 1

    For most of us living today, the fear and devastation wrought by the new deadly coronavirus COVID-19 is a never-before experienced phenomenon. Evan and Angelo discuss their thoughts on the virus. International policy, individual actions, how to keep up with case numbers, what you can do to…

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    Apr 12, 2020

    37m
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    #40 - Beer

    Beer. An alcoholic beverage that's existed for thousands of years, with many traditions, fermentation processes, and drinking stories behind it. Today is the first of a mini-segment where we'll talk about a type of alcohol, its history, manufacturing process, trivia, and styles of consumption.…

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    Apr 5, 2020

    36m
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    #39 - Personal Finance: Traditional VS Online Banking

    Hey there listeners! We brought back personal finance, this time around discussing the pros and cons of having a checking/savings account with traditional banks like Citibank, Chase, Wells Fargo, or having accounts with online banks like Chime, Betterment, and SmartyPig. In the end, it might…

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    Mar 28, 2020

    32m
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    #38 - Mental Health with Bobby Vandeyar

    We're back with another episode on Mental Health, this time with a guest! Bobby Vandeyar is a vlogger who talks about love, compassion, inspiration, and motivation. Today we wanted to get his take on how to maintain mental well-being, both in times of stress and in times of boredom. We talk about...

    Mar 21, 2020

    38m
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    #37 - Comic Companion #4 - The Flash ft. C.J. Nelson

    This episode of the podcast we are continuing our Comic Companion segment, where we talk about comic heroes and villains like. We've brought on C.J. to add another brain to the mix when talking about the origins, characteristics and roles in their respective comic book universes. This episode...

    Mar 14, 2020

    56m
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    #36 - Comic Companion #3 - Green Lantern ft. C.J. Nelson

    This episode of the podcast we are continuing our Comic Companion segment, where we talk about comic heroes and villains like. We've brought on C.J. to add another brain to the mix when talking about the origins, characteristics and roles in their respective comic book universes. This episode...

    Mar 7, 2020

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    #35 - Comic Companion #2 - Swamp Thing ft. C.J. Nelson

    This episode of the podcast we are continuing our Comic Companion segment, where we talk about comic heroes and villains like. We've brought on C.J. to add another brain to the mix when talking about the origins, characteristics and roles in their respective comic book universes. Enjoyed the…

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    Feb 29, 2020

    40m
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    #34 - Getting Started on Youtube

    This episode of the podcast, Angelo and I bring James St. John back on as a guest of the show. James has actually been running his own youtube show, covering the sports statistics and outlooks of the NY Islanders. We discuss strategies for getting started with content creation, and how different...

    Feb 24, 2020

    50m
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    #33 - Motivation

    Evan and Angelo talk about motivation. Motivation is a complex subject, and different types of motivation, internal and external, affect each of us in different ways. We talk about how to regain your motivation when you feel you don't have any, and how to maintain motivation throughout your…

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    Feb 23, 2020

    29m
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    #32 - Sports Center #6 - Footgolf

    Angelo and Evan revisit Footgolf once again. Explaining the divisions between each region, introducing the 2020 world cup, the premier league & amateur league, and why the amateur league is so important for spreading the popularity of this growing sport. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review…

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    Feb 23, 2020

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    #31 - Destiny Corner #2 - Hive Lore

    This is Evan's special treat for the listeners. After reading hours of lore from grimoire cards and online research, Evan has pieced together the story of the Hive. We explore from the beginning to what we know in the game of the Hive, trying to understand the implications of King Oryx's death in...

    Feb 23, 2020

    45m
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    #30 - Podcasting

    This episode we decided to get a little meta. How does one start a podcast? What are the logistics like? How do you deal with long-distance cooperation? These things and more about how we started Trading Brains, and how you can start your own podcast. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at...

    Feb 23, 2020

    21m
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    #29 - Sports Center #5 - Soccer

    Angelo catches us up on the world of soccer, we revisit the subject of soccer. Angelo goes in depth about VAR (Video Assistant Referee), Italian Football vs English Football (Cough Cough Italian Football), and Anti Racism Tactics. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at...

    Feb 23, 2020

    48m
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    #28 - Music

    We revisit the subject of music. I talk about how I discover new tracks, some of Spotify's prototype roll-outs (we are not sponsored), and our preferred playlists for driving or the gym. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at [email protected] Follow us on: Youtube Facebook...

    Feb 23, 2020

    40m
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    #27 - Fitness

    This episode, Angelo and I talk about fitness. While I'm a nerd through and through, I've taken to weight-lifting recently and have been trying to improve my physical health by training. I follow a regiment, but for some people, a more flexible workout style might be preferred. Angelo also has...

    Feb 23, 2020

    44m
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    #26 - Streaming Services

    This time Angelo and I talk about entertainment streaming services. We discuss how they came to be, which players are leaders and their niches, and how you might set up your accounts so that you can maximize your access without breaking the bank. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at...

    Feb 23, 2020

    29m
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    #25 - TV Shows

    Continuing on the theme of home entertainment from our last episode, Angelo and I talk about our favorite television series, their plots along with shows we're currently watching and anticipating. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at [email protected] Follow us on: Youtube...

    Feb 23, 2020

    36m
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    #24 - Movies

    Movies are staples in American culture and watching a movie is a great recreational activity to communicate, learn, and storytell with friends & family. Angelo and I recount our favorite films, classics, what we've seen recently and what we look forward to seeing in the future. Enjoyed the show?...

    Feb 23, 2020

    30m
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    #23 - Education - Part 2

    This episode Angelo and I continue our discussion about societal education systems, this time focusing on education at the university level. We cover our own experiences throughout college, and talk about the potential motivations for attending university in the first place. Enjoyed the show?…

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    Feb 23, 2020

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    #22 - Guilty Pleasures

    Angelo and I talk about guilty pleasures. From music to foods, we all have something we think we shouldn't enjoy, but enjoy nonetheless. No shame! Let us know in the comments what your guilty pleasures are. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at [email protected] Follow us on:...

    Feb 23, 2020

    30m
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    #21 - Education - Part 1

    Angelo and I talk about the structures of and methodologies used in primary and secondary education in regions around the world like the U.S., Italy, and Japan. We generally speak from our experience in the American system. How was your experience with primary and secondary education? Enjoyed the...

    Feb 23, 2020

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    #20 - Anime ft. Thomas and Mary Awad

    Thomas and Mary Awad are long-time friends of ours and from the first time we all met we could not stop talking about anime, a style of animation originating from Japan. This episode we explore how we all got into anime, our classics to all-time favorites, and how specific anime have left...

    Feb 23, 2020

    1h 21m
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    #19 - Physics ft. James St. John

    This episode we talked about one of the foundational areas of science with our guest James St. John. He shed some light on his knowledge regarding physics, along with some of his experiences and the ways in which our lives are affected by the science. Check out his content at his Instagram &...

    Feb 23, 2020

    1h 14m
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    #18 - Recruitment ft. "George" [Anonymous Guest]

    This episode Angelo and I spoke with an anonymous tech industry HR insider, someone who works for and understands what sort of talent the top tech giants look for in a candidate. We discovered there are plenty of challenges candidates encounter throughout the hiring process, but also the…

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    Feb 23, 2020

    1h 10m
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    #17 - Comic Companion #1 - ft. C.J. Nelson

    A returning guest of ours, C.J. Nelson of “Rebel Publications & Productions” joins us once again but this time to explore the world of comic books. Heroes, villains, comedic and tragic storylines, we cover it all. C.J. has a few comic book stories in his own portfolio, and today we talked about…

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    Feb 15, 2020

    1h 01m
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    #16 - Motivation

    Typically, we choose a particular subject and explore ideas and questions surrounding that subject, but this time we tried something different. A new "Off the Cuff" segment, here we talk about whatever comes to mind at the time of recording. Mostly, we talked about improving your mindset in the...

    Feb 15, 2020

    49m
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    #15 - Brewing

    The tradition of brewing alcohol is thousands of years old. Today, many people have taken it up as a hobby, and homemade brewing has become much more accessible and mainstream. Angelo guides us through the process, equipment, and the rewards of brewing from home. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a...

    Feb 15, 2020

    51m
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    #14 - Destiny Corner #1 - What is Destiny?

    Destiny is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Activision in 2014. We've played the game since its release, even playing its sequel Destiny 2. We discuss Destiny, its evolution over the years, and how much we'll be playing it going...

    Feb 15, 2020

    50m
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    #13 - Sports Center #4 - Footgolf

    A new and fast-growing sport, Footgolf is expected to spread all over the world. This episode we spoke about the new President of FIFG, where tournaments are being played in the U.S., and Angelo's plans for the rest of this year and beyond. Enjoyed the show? Email us with a review at...

    Feb 15, 2020

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    #12 - Music

    We've been covering the same topics over, and some of you may be tired of it. But with music, there is always something new to explore. This time Angelo and I speak about genres of music that we're just recently into, and music that perhaps our younger selves wouldn't have been open to listening...

    Feb 15, 2020

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