Open Thought is a podcast that embodies the willingness to actively consider new concepts and perspectives through literature, discourse, debate, and humor.
Open Thought
Claim This Podcastby Koen F Flores
4.9(16 reviews)
4 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
Podcast Overview
Open Thought is a podcast that embodies the willingness to actively consider new concepts and perspectives through literature, discourse, debate, and humor.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
11/9/2020
1 verified contact email on file for Open Thought
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
March 25, 2021
Educated Book Review | Yasmina & Koen (Ep. 3)
Yasmina and Koen discuss "Educated" by Tara Westover. Although 4 months late, they share their thoughts on Tara Westover's memoir and unfold how her story has changed the way they view their life. Links: Educated: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550168/educated-by-tara-westover/ Hidden Brain Between Two Worlds: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/between-two-worlds/ "Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them." - Oscar Wilde Timestamps: 01:00 Introduction and an apology :( 02:20 Summary 25:00 The Weaver Story 34:00 Gene's bipolar disorder 41:00 Tara learns about the Holocaust 48:00 Pasta Talk 51:44 "How does this relate to your life?" 1:13:00 Explaining emotions and problems across the generational gap. 1:13:00 You are not fools gold. You are gold 1:24:00 Hidden Brain: Between Two Worlds. Family fragmentation when moving up the socioeconomic ladder. 1:33:00 Parenthood and recognizing/admitting flaws 1:39:00 Closing Thoughts and Ratings 1:48:00 Quotes 1:52:00 Next Episode
December 13, 2020
We Should All Be Feminist Review | Yasmina Bassi & Koen Flores (Ep. 2)
<p>Yasmina and Koen discuss “We Should all be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Through open and honest discourse they share their thoughts on feminism and discuss their personal experiences with gender inequality. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Links: </p> <p>PDF: https://people.unica.it/aideesu/files/2019/11/Chimamanda_Ngozi_Adichie_We_Should_All_Be_Feminiz-lib.org_.epub_.pdf </p> <p>TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_we_should_all_be_feminists?language=en </p> <p>TED Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-should-all-be-feminists/id1509561884?i=1000498770237 </p> <p><br></p> <p>Timestamps: </p> <p>0:40 We should all be feminist summary </p> <p>2:10 initial thoughts </p> <p>6:10 the importance of promoting a conversation </p> <p>11:55 Feminism with an asterisk </p> <p>26:58 What is it like to be a woman in stem? </p> <p>45:00 What do you do as a man to address the gender issues you’ve noticed? </p> <p>48:32 What does emasculation mean to you? </p> <p>51:14 Clothing and gender roles </p> <p>1:13:11 “Bottom Power” and Call Her Daddy </p> <p>1:22:10 Powerful Quotes</p>
December 10, 2020
Introductions and Q&A | Yasmina & Koen (Ep. 0)
<p>Yasmina and Koen introduce themselves and interview one another on episode 0 of Open Thought. Through a Q&A style, they bounce between banter, techno-pessimism and brutal honesty as they discuss topics ranging from Space Balls, taking down TikTok, and teaching compassion.<br> </p> <p><br> Timestamps:</p> <p>- Introduction - (00:00) </p> <p>- "What are your Top 3 favorite movies?" - (04:40)</p> <p>- Space Balls - (09:50)</p> <p>- "What makes you seriously consider getting out of bed in the morning?" - (13:00)</p> <p>- "What are you currently listening to?" - (22:00)</p> <p>- Taking down TikTok and Social Media - (26:10)</p> <p>- "If you had a dog, what kind would it be and why does the breed you chose look like you?" - (45:30)</p> <p>- "If you had a child and you could only impart one lesson, what would that lesson be?" - (48:00)</p> <p><br> <br> </p>
4 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Open Thought
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Open Thought?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.