Chloe Swarbrick is a Green MP and a Auckland Central candidate for the 2020 election. Chloe is a big advocate for the new cannabis drug reforms and in this episode we get to discuss why it's so important for all New Zealanders to reconsider the legal framework around Cannabis. We also discuss her career so far and what her hopes are for the future. It has been an awesome opportunity to interview Chloe and I hope all 18+ New Zealanders fulfil their civil duty and vote in the up and coming election. 

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#20 Chlöe Swarbrick: Green MP and Auckland Central Candidate

2 Years And 19 Episodes Later

Justin Blau is a Neurobiologist, Professor , and Chair of NYU's Biology Department. His research focuses on 'how genes control animal behavior'. Our discussion focuses on the biological clock in humans and its implications on our day to day life. Hope you gals/girls enjoy it!!!

#19 Justin Blau: Neurobiologist, Professor, and Chair of NYU's Biology Department.

Mathias Risse is Lucius N. Littauer Professor of Philosophy and Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, His work primarily addresses questions of global justice ranging from human rights, inequality, taxation, trade and immigration to climate change, obligations to future generations and the future of technology. This was a good conversation with an intriguing person. Our conversation ranged from Mathias's current research to the effects of technology on human rights in the age of artificial intelligence.  Hope you gals/girls enjoy it!!! 

#18 Mathias Risse: Harvard Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy.

Finn Brunton is an assistant professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. He is the author of “Spam: A Shadow History of the Internet”, coauthor (with Helen Nissenbaum) of "Obfuscation: A User’s Guide for Privacy and Protest, and his most recent book Digital Cash: The Unknown History of the Anarchists, Technologists, and Utopians Who Created Cryptocurrency . It was awesome to sit down with him and chat about future technologies and its potential implications on our lives. He's also one of the best educators I have ever had. Hope you guys/gals/thals :) enjoy it

#17 Finn Brunton: NYU Professor and Author

Ramesh Jagannathan is currently the Vice Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Managing Director of startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform at NYU Abu Dhabi. Ramesh is an entrepreneurial technologist specializing in leading global teams, converting abstract concepts into tangible and marketable technologies in a short timeframe. He was an awesome person to talk to about the latest technological advances, his career at Kodak, perspective on entrepreneurship, and much much more

#16 Ramesh Jagannathan: Research Professor of Engineering, Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship, and Managing Director of StartAD

#15 Scandar Copti: Academy award nominated director and assistant arts professor of film. It’s been a long time since our last episode, but get ready folks for “another one”. This week on the show we have Scander Copti, an academy award nominated director and assistant arts professor of film. #staytunedlittleboysandgirls

#15 Scandar Copti: Academy award nominated director and assistant arts professor of film.

12 months and 14 episodes later....

Kevin Bigger is a motivational speaker, adventurer, and business consultant.

#14 Kevin Biggar: motivational speaker, adventurer, and business consultant.

Raamy Majid is currently a philosophy lecturer at the University of Auckland. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, as part of the project New Directions in the Study of Mind. He obtained his p.h.d from the University of Sydney. He was a fascinating dude, we talked about some crazy and deep topics such as what is emotions, psychedelics, philosophy, and some moreeeee. Hope you guys/gals enjoy.

#13 Dr Raamy Majeed Professor at Auckland University, with a PhD in Philosophy

#12 Nigel Latta: Clinical Psychologist,TV producer and Author Nigel trained as a Clinical Psychologist and worked for over two decades in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy. In 2012 he was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to psychology. He’s written eight books which have now been published in 19 countries and 10 languages. His television career has spanned almost a decade and he’s presented a number of series including Beyond the Darklands, The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show, On Thin Ice: Nigel Latta in Antarctica, and The Hard Stuff. In 2016, he co-founded a production company, Ruckus, and the team have since made numerous primetime television series including Mind Over Money, What Next, and The Curious Mind. In 2018 Ruckus was named New Zealand’s Hottest Production Company in the StopPress awards. In this episode we talked about really cool topics such as what makes humans unique, pros and cons of tribes, Racism, and much, much more. I really enjoyed talking to this dude and I hope you enjoy the conversation!!!

#12 Nigel Latta: Clinical Psychologist,TV producer and Author

Torell Tafa is a member and producer of the Cougar Boys. Their video content has blown up over the last couple of years. Cougar Boys have been killing it on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, racking up 500K subs on Facebook, 174k on Instagram, and 180k on Youtube, but hey whos's counting :). More importantly, their content brings joy and laughter to many people in New Zealand and elsewhere around the world. On this episode, Torell and I yarn about some rad topics including how they got to where they are, insights into making Youtube content as a career, inspiration for new content, and much, much more. It was awesome having Torell on the show, real insightful dude. Check out the full podcast. Who knows you might like it!!!!!

#11 Torrell Tafa: Member and producer of the Cougar Boys.

Jordan is a professor at AUT. He received his PhD in Astrophysics from AUT in 2017 on the topic of “Theory & Observation of High-Order Radio Recombination Lines”. Earlier, he received his MSc degree in Physics from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, NM, USA. Jordan teaches Astronomy and Physics papers at AUT. In this episode, we talk about topics ranging from mental illness, the worth of a university degree, space, and much, much more. I had an awesome time talking to this ledge, hope you guys/gals enjoy this as well!!!

#10 Jordan Alexander, Professor at AUT. with a PhD in Astrophysics

Pax is regarded as one of the most exciting  young acts in New Zealand. Beginning his comedy journey in 2012, he has since racked up an impressive array of award nominations for his performances on stage including the 2013 Billy T Award, and Best Male Comedian of the year Awards and in 2016 was nominated for the prestigious Fred Dagg Award.  Pax has also appeared on a number of local television shows Including TV One's panel show Word Up, TV 3s 7 Days, Maori TVs Crack Up, and the 2016 NZ International Comedy Gala. In this episode, we yarn about everything ranging from the process of becoming a stand up, finding material, what success means, and much, much more. Hope you guys/gals enjoy it!!!

#9 Pax Assadi: Comedian

Jason “Psycho” Suttie is a Samoan-born New Zealand former heavyweight kickboxer and 6 time Muay Thai World champion fighting out of Elite Thai Kickboxing Gym in Auckland, which he founded in 1999. Jason is now the head trainer at Elite Thai Kickboxing Gym. He is also the Founder and main promoter of King of the Ring, 8 man series. Also, he is one of five people in New Zealand that is certified to teach the Wim Hof Method. In this episode, we yarn about various topics ranging from his career in kickboxing, mental toughness, the Wim Hof method, and much more. I hope you guys/gals enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoyed interviewing this living legend.  

#8 Jason "Psycho" Suttie: 6 time Muay Thai world champion

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