Τα καλύτερα Abe Peters podcast (2024)

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Outliving the Odds: Lessons on Longevity | Outlive (Peter Attia) BOOK LEARNINGS 14:40

12h ago14:40

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In this podcast, I dive into Peter Attia's Outlive, discussing key lessons from the book on longevity and modern medicine. I highlight the surprising flaws in current medical guidelines, explore how centenarians' genetic traits can be mimicked through lifestyle changes, and busts myths about dietary habits like egg consumption. It’s an insightful c…

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Disappointingly Non-Sensual | The Kama Sutra (Vātsyāyana) BOOK REVIEW 24:33

2d ago24:33

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Why is everyone so mistaken about this book? 'The Kama Sutra' by Vātsyāyana is a how-to guide on courtship & sexual pleasure, as opposed to a graphic explanation of sexual positions. All of this comes from an Indian context from that era (so more addressed to the educated man/woman). Split into 7 parts and is about things like sexual union, class &…

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Ep. 88 - Karan Soni is A Nice Indian Boy 51:07

6d ago51:07

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We got actor, producer and hilarious improviser Karan Soni!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Outlive Review: Living Better, Not Just Longer | Outlive (Peter Attia) BOOK REVIEW 13:50

6d ago13:50

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In this episode, we dive into "Outlive: The Science of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia. The review explores key themes like emotional health, the importance of living better rather than just longer, and practical tips for increasing both lifespan and health span. The review highlights Attia's structured breakdown of science-based tactics to improve l…

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Ghost Stories & Adventure | The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent (Washington Irving) BOOK REVIEW 20:38

9d ago20:38

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Do your prefer old Dutch horror stories or refined English gentry? 'The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent' by Washington Irving is a mix of short stories (mostly about English observations from an American). It alternates between nonfiction & fiction, mostly told from the POV of the author. It's most famous for the two Dutch inspired stories of R…

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Ep. 88 - Need That Cozy 52:55

13d ago52:55

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In search of that autumnal cozyΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Making Tech Mainstream | Crossing The Chasm (Geoffrey A. Moore) BOOK REVIEW 22:43

15d ago22:43

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What does it take to market & sell new technology? 'Crossing The Chasm' by Geoffrey A. Moore is a how-to book for entrepreneurs & small businesses to get their product to a larger market. He defines & addresses this problem of the chasm and his suggestions for solving it. Inside you'll find lots of jargon, tech speak and industry specific framing s…

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Ep. 87 - The Alimony Tour 1:08:15

20d ago1:08:15

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Making enough money to get divorced!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 86 - Eunji's on Time...??? 1:05:13

27d ago1:05:13

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PIGS ARE FLYING!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 85 - You Ain't Got No Alibi 57:58

1M ago57:58

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Peter and Eunji back in the studio in ChicagoΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Dreamlike Childhoods Must Come To An End | Capitães Da Areia (Jorge Amado) BOOK REVIEW 26:43

1M ago26:43

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A Bahian trance reflecting the best & worse of Brazilian childhood. 'Capitães Da Areia' by Jorge Amado ('Captains Of The Sands' in English) is a coming of age story set in a 1930's Brazilian beach town. We follow a group orphaned adolescents who live without care under a pier. They know the streets better than anyone and are a menace to the city au…

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Tragedy Without Consequences | Mao's Great Famine (Frank Dikötter) BOOK REVIEW 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Who is to blame if the leader can never be wrong? 'Tragedy Without Consequences' by Frank Dikötter is a historical book looking at the famine that was caused during China's 'Great Leap Forward'. It showcases the period from 1958-62 and why a series of decisions stemming from Chairman Mao resulted in the death of 30-45 million people. A reoccurring …

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Ep. 83 - Crazy Mirror Talks 58:06

2M ago58:06

58:06

Eunji got the comedy yips!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Is It Helpful To Question Everything? | The Problems Of Philosophy (Bertrand Russell) BOOK REVIEW 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Praise be to the philosophers for the hard sciences! 'The Problems Of Philosophy' by Bertrand Russell is his attempt at explaining basic philosophy as well as giving a brief history of philosophical thought. He starts with questions about reality before expanding out with more and more questions. He covers the writings of some famous philosophers (…

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Ep. 82 - Fumi Abe and The Sound of Mochi 56:08

2M ago56:08

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We chat up one of our favorite comics Fumi Abe!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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A Weird & Sexy Kidnapping | The Woman In The Dunes (Kobo Abe) BOOK REVIEW 23:04

2M ago23:04

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Mr. Sandman, bring me some freedom. 'The Woman In The Dunes' by Kobo Abe is a rather simple story of a Japanese man who becomes trapped in the sand dunes. He is led into a large hole where a woman lives and is forced to help her keep sand from encroaching onto the nearby village. We witness his escape attempts and gradual process of getting accusto…

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Ep. 84 - Night Sweats (PATREON SNEAK PEAK) 18:53

2M ago18:53

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Enjoy a sneak peak of the spicier, gossippier content over at the patreon!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 81 - She's All That 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

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We talk DNC, Kamala and the sick and twisted feeling of... hope?Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 80 - You (Actually) Like Us! 44:01

2M ago44:01

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Thanks check out the patreon!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Learnings from the Stoic King | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW 9:42

2M ago9:42

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Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share key learnings from the Penguin Classics edition. Join me as we explore profound Stoic insights that are just as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome. Don't miss out on these gems! (00:00) - Introduction and Overvie…

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Ep. 79 - USA! USA! USA! 1:12:34

3M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

USA!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Stoicism from the Top | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW 13:56

3M ago13:56

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Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we're diving into Stoicism from the top with Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share my thoughts and some interesting insights from the Penguin Classics edition. If you're new to Stoicism or curious about the Roman Emperor's personal reflections, this one's for you! (00:00) - Introduction and Ove…

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Ep. 78 - Dylan Adler and Asian Tops 36:17

3M ago36:17

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Comedian Dylan Adler is in the studio to talk Asian tops and much more!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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What can we learn from a kids book? | The Little Prince (Anotine de Saint-Exupery) BOOK LEARNINGS 13:50

3M ago13:50

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In this learnings episode, I delve deeper into the lessons and philosophical insights from 'The Little Prince,' sharing my experience of reading it in French. Join me for a thoughtful exploration of this timeless classic. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Reading Experience 02:00 - Key Learnings 03:00 - Reflections and Advice Value 4 Value Sup…

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Ep. 77 - Contextually Toxic 45:55

3M ago45:55

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Congrats to Eunji on a fabulous run of 'Out of Context!'Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Whimsical Wisdom | The Little Prince (Anotine de Saint-Exupery) BOOK REVIEW 7:14

3M ago7:14

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In this review, I delve into the enchanting world of 'The Little Prince,' uncovering its profound lessons wrapped in a whimsical, childlike narrative. Join me as I explore its timeless themes and delightful illustrations. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Plot Summary 02:00 - Themes and Insights 03:00 - Personal Reflections Value 4 Value Suppo…

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Ep. 76 - Uggos Unite! 23:23

3M ago23:23

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where my uggos?Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Metaphysics On A Boat | Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals (Robert M. Pirsig) BOOK REVIEW 30:02

3M ago30:02

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Philosophy that is actually fun to read & contemplate! 'Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals' by Robert M. Pirsig is a sequel to his very popular 'Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance'. We follow Phaedrus this time sailing to New York and Florida. He meets an interesting lady called Lila who joins him on his adventure but causes him trouble. He's an int…

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Ep. 75 - Travel Partners 21:39

3M ago21:39

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Ciao Italia!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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A Violent Socialist Dystopia | The Iron Heel (Jack London) BOOK REVIEW 23:57

4M ago23:57

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Future predictions that have NOT come true ..... kind of. 'The Iron Heel' by Jack London is a dystopian novel with a heavy political undertone (maybe even overtone) that wrongly might be called science fiction. Starts in 1900 America and told from the point of view of Avis who is seduced from her privileged upper class world by Ernest Everhard and …

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Ep. 74 - Who Will Bury Me? 58:57

4M ago58:57

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Turning a new leaf on this whole having kids thing...Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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The Network Is Supreme | New Rules For The New Economy (Kevin Kelly) BOOK REVIEW 16:23

4M ago16:23

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Future predictions that have come true ..... kind of. 'New Rules For The New Economy' by Kevin Kelly are 10 rules that he predicted would change the world just as the internet was coming of age. Most of these are related to networks, increasing adoption of technology and the ability for information to spread cheaply. He makes a lot of generalities …

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Ep. 73 - Free The Kneeps! 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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Happy freedom for all!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Let Software Run Free | The Cathedral & The Bazaar (Eric S. Raymond) BOOK REVIEW 27:56

4M ago27:56

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What is Open Source and why is it changing the world? 'The Cathedral & The Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond is a collection of essays describing the ethics, philosophy, history and implementation of the Open Source movement. As computer hardware became available to larger groups many wanted to play & tinker with their devices. Closed Source software (own…

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Ep. 72 - Stuffing Carl Winslow 52:22

4M ago52:22

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The internet is ruining our 90s!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Uncovering Stoic Learnigs | Lives of the stoics (Ryan Holiday) BOOK REVIEW 9:42

4M ago9:42

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As I revisited "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman, I discovered a wealth of insights and practical philosophies that deeply resonated with me. From understanding the importance of being a willing participant in life to the power of endurance and self-restraint, the book offers timeless wisdom for personal growth. Each philo…

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Ep. 71 - Seattle Part 2 8:09

4M ago8:09

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Seattle part 2 crowdworkΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Uncovering Stoic Wisdom: Zeno to Marcus Aurelius | Lives of the stoics (Ryan Holiday) BOOK REVIEW 13:50

4M ago13:50

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As I delved into "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman, I was taken on a journey through the lives of Stoicism's greatest philosophers. From the foundational teachings of Zeno to the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, this book offers a practical guide to applying Stoic philosophy in everyday life. The chronological structure, de…

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Ep. 70 - Live in Seattle 13:00

5M ago13:00

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Peter and Eunji Kim live in SeattleΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 69 - GUILTY X34 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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A Study In Semantics | The Tyranny Of Words (Stuart Chase) BOOK REVIEW 24:05

5M ago24:05

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We must blah blah the blah in order to blah the blah from blah. 'The Tyranny Of Words' by Stuart Chase is his attempt at furthering the field of semantics to the general public. He takes us through the general theory, how language is used compared to cats or primitive people, areas of human conversation that contain more precise meaning and plenty …

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Ep 68 - Box Nation w/ Tien Tran 45:02

5M ago45:02

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Our friend Tien Tran, (How I met Your Father) joins us int he studio for a rousing chat about lesbian cousins and Asians in Hollywood!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Life, Liberty & Property | The Law (Frédéric Bastiat) BOOK REVIEW 25:47

5M ago25:47

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To quote the great philosopher Judge Dredd .... "I am the law". 'The Law' by Frédéric Bastiat is a philosophical treatise that might get confused as political writing due to the subtitle. Bastiat argues that the law should be limited to a narrow subset of protection of natural rights, not to be philanthropic & interfere in people's lives. Mini sect…

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Ep. 66 - Rise of the Trad Wife 58:47

5M ago58:47

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Trad wives and NYC portals!Από τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Ep. 67 - Called Up To Bat 16:07

5M ago16:07

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We chat Eunji's stellar performance at the Netflix is a Joke festivalΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Let's Break The Bank | More Money Than God (Sebastian Mallaby) BOOK REVIEW 20:06

5M ago20:06

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Who is to blame for all the financial turmoil? 'More Money Than God' by Sebastian Mallaby is a history of US hedge funds. It details how they were created, notable people who worked in them and some of the legendary trades that occurred. It also goes over some of the larger financial bubbles (and subsequent crashes) that happened and contributions …

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Ep. 65 - The Roast of Tom Brady 38:31

6M ago38:31

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We roast the roast of Tom BradyΑπό τον Eunji Kim & Peter Kim

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Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger | Mere Mortals Learnings 9:42

6M ago9:42

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Be Useful extends beyond mere autobiography to offer a blueprint for practical action and personal success. "Be Useful" is structured around pivotal themes like having a clear vision, the power of persistence, and the importance of community and support networks. Join us as we take a look at the memorable, key takeaways from the book tody! Timeline…