The Furious Curious

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, author and coach helping those overcome over indulgence. According to his bio, Duncan has done his fair share of over indulgence, strictly speaking he’s drunk more than his fair share of wine and eaten more than his fair share of cake. Along the way he found himself in some interesting places like on stage with S-Club, a stint as Mayor of his home town and morris dancing in Westminster Abbey. After 20 years of over-doing it, he cleaned up his act and trained with the Easyway clinic, the world’s most successful stop-smoking service. Now he spends his time helping people push over-indulgence out of their life. Our conversation with Duncan included what led him to become an advocate, how his experiences contributed to his habit of overindulgence, and how his approach differs from traditional methods of sobriety. Plus, we talk brain chemistry, how small small changes can help people get over their habit of over-indulgence, and much more useful bits. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 01:29 03:24: Duncan's story 12:36: Duncan's approach 23:2: Portrayal of spirits in Media 29:38: Boosting self confidence 29:54: Brain chemicals 33:07: Energy and focus 38:02: "Spiraling Upwards" 40:10: First steps 43:08: Coaching 50:30: Take the quiz!! LINKS: bhaskaranbrown.com MUSIC: "TRUSTFALL" (P!nk), "Back To The 80's" (Marvel83). ©2024 The Furious Curious

9 Huhti 202452min

Today we’re talking about the recurring 1990's. SOURCES: "Gen Z brought the '90s back because it feels impossible to grow up in today's economy" (Insider, Hillary Hoffower, 01/23/22), "The Nineties: A Book" (Chuck Klosterman, 02/08/22), "How Democrats would be better off if Bill Clinton had never been president" (Boston Globe, Neil Swidey, 07/10/18), "23 Fashion Trends From the ’90s That Are Back and Better Than Ever" (Cosmopolitan, Lauren Adhav, Maggie Griswold, 03/01/22), TikTok. MUSIC: "I Want It That Way" (Backstreet Boys), "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand" (Primitive Radio Gods). ©2022, ©2024 The Furious Curious, Britton Rice

7 Huhti 202443min

Friend Zone Fallout? Are we stuck in a Friendship Recession? Or is it an extinction? Today, we’re talking about Friendship Recession and this is The Furious Curious podcast. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 The Numbers: 6:05 Five Reasons Why: 11:05 Reason 2: 18:12 Reason 3: 25:58 Reason 4: 30:34 Reason 5: 35:00 Key Actions: 45:00 Parting Thoughts: 47:21 FOLLOW US on LinkedIn SOURCES: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3nA6WhLEeL/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/america-decline-hanging-out/677451/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-a-growing-number-of-american-men-say-they-are-in-a-friendship-recession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_recession http://bowlingalone.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men%27s_shed MUSIC: "Love Quotes" (Jenevieve), "Everything I Never Told You" (Beautiful Emotional Piano Music), "Seinfeld Official Soundtrack Seinfeld Theme" (Jonathan Wolff WaterTower), "Back To The 80's" (Marvel83). ©2024 The Furious Curious.

2 Huhti 202449min

Today we continue our discussion in part two about the relationship between our stuff and our personal identities with Dr. Sam Gosling. Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas. His current research focuses on the psychology of physical space, how personality is expressed in everyday contexts in daily life, and in new methods for collecting data in the behavioral sciences. His approach is ecological, emphasizing the importance of studying individuals in the contexts of their natural habitats. He is an elected fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and Society for Personality and Social Psychology (or SPSP for short). Dr. Gosling is the recipient of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution, the Carol and Ed Diener Award in Personality Psychology, and SPSP’s award for methodological innovation. His book, “Snoop: What your stuff says about you” which we’ll also discuss, is based on the idea that we deliberately and inadvertently express our personalities in the environments in which we live and work. Clarivate, which is global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics, have identified him as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbPjsPW26ZUte4wkH9h3s2TmcBHPOp_yTBgVq3C2AHk/edit?usp=sharing MUSIC: "Sun Shines Through the Leaves" --- ©2022, ©2024 The Furious Curious

30 Maalis 202454min

This week, we continue our conversation with Eric Jurkovic, or “Jurk” as he’s fondly called, the founder of 5AM Studio and creator of Professional Punks. We delve into the long road to overnight success, finding joy in the process, the distinction between building and activating communities, realigning our narratives, the unspoken but necessary truths about "success," and how life is more malleable than we might believe. With over a decade in the creative industry, Jurk's 5AM Studios crafts durable brand identities without the hassle of a large team. His work is truly amazing. He also spearheads Professional Punks, a weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox spotlighting entrepreneurs who've transformed their passions into successful ventures. It offers unique insights from individuals who've carved their own paths, aiming to help and inspire you on your personal and professional journey. LINKS: www.thisis5am.com www.professionalpunks.com MUSIC: "Back To The 80's: est of Synthwave And Retro Electro Music Mix} (Marvel83). ©2024 The Furious Curious Podcast, Britton Rice.

26 Maalis 202443min

Today we’re talking about the relationship between our stuff and our personal identities with Dr. Sam Gosling. Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas. His current research focuses on the psychology of physical space, how personality is expressed in everyday contexts in daily life, and in new methods for collecting data in the behavioral sciences.  His approach is ecological, emphasizing the importance of studying individuals in the contexts of their natural habitats. He is an elected fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and Society for Personality and Social Psychology (or SPSP for short). Dr. Gosling is the recipient of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution, the Carol and Ed Diener Award in Personality Psychology, and SPSP’s award for methodological innovation.  His book, “Snoop: What your stuff says about you” which we’ll also discuss, is based on the idea that we deliberately and inadvertently express our personalities in the environments in which we live and work. Clarivate, which is global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics, have identified him as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world. SOURCES: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbPjsPW26ZUte4wkH9h3s2TmcBHPOp_yTBgVq3C2AHk/edit?usp=sharing⁠ MUSIC: "Sun Shines Through the Leaves" _____ ©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello

23 Maalis 202437min

This week, we chat with Eric Jurkovic, or “Jurk” as he’s fondly called, the founder of 5AM Studio and creator of Professional Punks. In this conversation, we explore turning passions into profitable pursuits, reframing difficulty, the importance of play in finding your enterprise, and how sometimes the most conservative decisions we make can actually be the riskiest ones. With over a decade in the creative industry, Jurk's 5AM Studios crafts durable brand identities without the hassle of a large team. His work is amazing. He also heads Professional Punks, a weekly piece delivered to your inbox spotlighting entrepreneurs who've turned their passions into successful ventures. It provides unique insights from individuals who blazed their own path, helping and inspiring you on your personal and professional journey. LINKS: ⁠⁠https://www.thisis5am.com/pro-punks "Synthwave - Retrowave - Chillwave Mix" (ＮＩＧＨＴＲＵＮ), "SANDRAWAVE" (猫 シ Corp.) ©2024 Britton Rice, Tin Whisper Media The Furious Curious

19 Maalis 202451min

Dying in a digital darwinian world? Well you’re not, and you're not alone. This week Britton and Chase talk about the "Millennial Pause" and what it can teach us about the evolution of us and the internet. Plus, telltale signs you’re a millennial on the internet, which is ok!! MUSIC: "Mr Brightside" (The Killers), "Yeah!" (Usher ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris).  SOURCES:  ⁠https://thelatch.com.au/millennial-pause/⁠ ⁠https://chatterblast.com/ancient-internet-the-millennial-pause-can-teach-us-about-the-evolution-of-the-web/⁠ ⁠https://petapixel.com/2022/08/24/gen-z-mocks-the-telltale-way-millennials-take-photos-and-videos/⁠ ⁠https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/08/tiktok-gen-z-millennial-pause-parody/671069/⁠ ⁠https://parade.com/news/gen-z-hates-these-10-emojis-2022⁠ ⁠https://junkee.com/the-millennial-pause-feature/338374⁠ ©2023 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue.

16 Maalis 202446min