Rich Conversations

109. Historian David Rothmund (Dr. Dave) on Teaching, Researching, Writing, and Reading

Historian David Rothmund (aka Dr. Dave) returns to the show for his third appearance. Catch him on episodes 25 and 46 as well. Today we discuss his experience teaching university during COVID, his research as a historian and the process he takes, how he goes about assembling knowledge to write, and what he’s working on. We talk World War II and his experience researching in France. We even discuss his favorite book, "Catcher in the Rye," by J.D. Sallinger.

108. Our Greek Hero Giannis Continues His Journey

Bucks over Brooklyn. An individual who sees himself as part of a collective group and works together to overcome national favorites. One team that endured playoff heartbreak in consecutive years found the inner strength to not give up or give into external chatter, and the other team who chased the easy path to reach success.

The Bucks are becoming the Spurs of the 2020's.

107. On Hitting Walls and Enjoying Summer

While we set goals for ourselves and work to achieve them, sometimes we just hit a wall. Rich describes his recent experience hitting a wall and his adjustments to overcome it. Maybe instead of trying to breakthrough the wall, find the gate instead and walk through? Take action and then take a step back. Watch the gate open. Also, Giannis and the Bucks as they're tied 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

106. Sapiens (Brief History of Humankind) with Sanchit Arvind

Sanchit Arvind joins the show to discuss the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. In this episode, we'll summarize the four parts of the book/human history. 

1. Cognitive Revolution

2. Agricultural Revolution

3. Unification of Humankind

4. Scientific Revolution

This is the first of two episodes we’re recording on Harari’s books. The second will be on "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow" a few weeks from now. We’re thinking about turning it into a book club. If you're looking for some new reading, "Homo Deus" will be next and "A History of Future Cities" by Daniel Brook will follow it.

You can follow Sanchit on Instagram @itsmesanch and his band @sanchrickez

 

 

105. Information Processing and Updating Our Operating Systems

There are so many things going on in our lives (Work, Personal, Social, Etc). Take the time to step back and process the information you're receiving. Update and upgrade your perspective on yourself and the world.

104. Paleontologist Tim James on America's Southwest History and the Importance of Competition in Science

Paleontologist/Archeologist Tim James returns to the show. We talk about the expedition process, uncovering artifacts to learn more about indigenous peoples’ culture and history. I ask him questions from listeners like "How do you find a fossil?" and "How did the dinosaurs go extinct?" We discuss the importance of an increased field of competition in the science community and how the world benefits from applying an entrepreneurial spirit to science.

Follow Tim on Instagram and TikTok @dinoguy1997

103. Community Builders and Bridgers will Create the Future

We can empower ourselves to be the change we wish to see in the world. By first identifying our skillset, we can help make the communities that we're a part of stronger. We can then intentionally use the digital tools at our disposal to communicate and serve as a bridge to other communities. This is how to create a bright 21st century.

102. Jennifer Pham on Improving Ourselves to Serve Our Communities

Jennifer Pham joins the show for an inspiring episode. We discuss how it’s important to reflect on our lives so we can better understand our skills and what we want to do with out lives so we can better help our communities and make an impact. Jennifer is a great example of this.

This conversation is encouraging and fun. We cover much ground, including some of her self-care routine that enables her to perform at a high level and contribute to the many things that are important to her, the Argyle community within the Uptown neighborhood, her vision, and how people are really what make any place special.

You can follow her on Instagram @whereisnuky

 

 

101. Morning Rambling in Miami

Rich rolls out of bed and provides his initial impression and observations of Miami after just a few days vacationing in the city. Recorded in the courtyard of his Airbnb to deliver authentic sounds of the experience.

100. Joe Anhalt on Brooklyn, Cultural Trends, and Using Digital Technology Better

Joe Anhalt returns to the pod for our 100th episode. A lot of ground is covered: living back in New York again in Brooklyn, cultural trends, using digital technology more efficiently to enhance our lives, and bringing back the iconic “Bieber Talk” and “Would You Rather” segments from their Radio DePaul for this special episode. Joe flips the script and asks Rich what he's learned from doing 100 episodes.