Two best friends embark on an epic quest to learn what’s really going on around the world. How much power should corporations have? Are jean shorts indicative of male depression? Who should have the right to access and track your internet data? Tune in to learn something new and challenge what you truly believe.
In this episode, Don't Call Me Buddy hosts Steve and Nick discuss the prospect of war in the 21st century. From free market economic theories to baguette fueled conflicts -- will we ever see a major war involving first world countries again?
Tune in for balance-of-power-theory, convergence theory, and some hot takes on the future of conflict.
16 Feb 2022
China's Criticisms of American Democracy
In this week's episode, Nick and Steve walk through China's controversial white paper "The State of Democracy in the United States".
Does this white paper have any merit? What does China really know about American democracy? Is there anything we can learn from this?
Tune in for laughs, gasps, and classic Don't Call Me Buddy banter.
Correction: people from the Netherlands are referred to as Netherlanders or Dutch! Not Danes!
3 Feb 2022
The Right to Food
Is food a human right? The United States does not seem to think so. Last week, a popular graphic made the rounds with the United States voting no on the latest UN resolution on the Right to Food. Is this a big deal like people say online? Does this mean the United States is a terrible, immoral country? Don't Call Me Buddy hosts Steve and Nick investigate.
11 Jan 2022
Saving American Democracy
On the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol Hill Riot, Nick and Steve pause to take note on the current state of democracy and discuss President Biden's recent Summit for Democracy.
Is democracy really in decline? What can this summit do to solve it? What does China think of all this?
Share your thoughts on the current state of democracy with us on Twitter @dcmbpod!
15 Nov 2021
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Was Santa Claus a mushroom? Why are engineers in Silicon Valley micro-dosing magic mushrooms? What is Lemon Tek? Tune in to hear what psilosybin mushrooms do and why they are rising in popularity. Featuring psychologist Niko and entrepreneur Tyler.
To contact Tyler about his fungi newsletter, email - exploringfungi@gmail.com
23 Sept 2021
Deal Sleds and Digital Transformations | Our Own thoughts
Why do companies hire so many consultants for digital transformations? What is change management? And how can big companies remain competitive today? Steve and Nick give their takes on digital transformations and reflect on their interview with seasoned consultant Brian.
Smattering of topics covered: stakeholder engagement, change management, remote work, Agile, deal sleds, mergers and acquisitions
7 Sept 2021
Digital Transformations: Important Trend or Just Hype?
Digital transformations... are they just another buzz word?
To find out, Nick and Steve bring in Brian, a seasoned consultant in digital transformations, to give us a deep dive. What is a digital transformation? What types of technologies are involved? And why would a business want to digitally transform?
Find out these answers and more in this week's episode.
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1 Sept 2021
Social Movements and Greta Thunberg | Our Own Thoughts
Why do people care about Greta Thunberg? Should athletes talk about politics? And most importantly, what role should rutabagas play in American school lunches? Steve and Nick give their take on modern social movements and reflect on their interview with community organizer Katie.
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22 Aug 2021
How To Start a Social Movement
What is a social movement? Why do some succeed while others fail? To answer these questions and more, we enlisted the help of an expert in the field, our dear friend Katie. Katie has spent the past two years working at a nonprofit organization that serves as a nexus point for connecting and training young organizers across the United States. Tune in to hear about how she got her start in organizing and her thoughts on everything from the Women's March and #MeToo, to Earth Day and the Sunrise Movement.
However, this episode is not all fun and games, as we tactfully enlist Katie to help start the biggest social movement of the 21st century.
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2 Aug 2021
Gamestop and Wallstreetbets | Our Own Thoughts
Chasing dopamine, adopting gorillas, and trading our kidneys. After interviewing a Psychology PHD student, Steve and Nick decide they know everything about investing. Listen to their personal stories of investing, experience with meme stocks, and key takeaways from their interview with psychology guru Niko.
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25 Jul 2021
The Psychology of Investing in Gamestop
Welcome to the dawn of a new Era... A Don't call me Buddy Era.
Hosts Nick and Steve bring on friend and psychologist Niko to understand the psychology of the Gamestop phenomena. Join us as we explore the science, memes, and mystery of why people with diamond hands like the stock and are holding the line.
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