38 episodes
Hemming and Hawing Sean Thompson
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- Society & Culture
Best friends Sean and Brett check in weekly to talk about the world, their friendship, and philosophy. From joking about current events to discussing their emotional growth, their conversations can go almost anywhere or nowhere at all.
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38 - Education, Meaningful Work, and Frenzied Tweeters
Brett and Sean discuss changes in education and work, including how people their age relate meaning to their jobs. They also talk about Twitter being bought and how interesting it is as a platform.
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37 - Reflections on the Podcast, Older and (Maybe) Slightly Wiser
Sean and Brett are back after a 3 month break to discuss the future of the podcast and a new, more structured format. They also talk about feeling old to the point of enjoying quieter nights, sticky social situations, and more.
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36 - Making the Big Decisions in Our Lives
Sean and Brett talk about dogs, being messy, and climbing extreme mountains. They also discuss tragic historic events, philosophy, what they want out of life, having kids, and more.
Recorded 7/24/22 -
35 - Keeping Up Strong Relationships with Old Friends
Sean and Brett discuss weddings, including what Brett envisions for his wedding. They also talk about keeping up meaningful connections with old friends, and get a little heated over their personal friend group situations. The conversation then shifts to sources of fulfillment in life, and a quick discussion of recent abortion rulings.
Recorded 6/26/22 -
34 - Even More Reflections on Having Hot Topic Conversations
Sean and Brett reflect on their tone and attitude while discussing certain topics, specifically about not being too negative or cavalier. Brett clarifies some points about his thoughts from last week, and then they talk about people's niche passions, putting yourself in the other's person's shoes in a conversation, and more.
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33 - Married to Young and Another Angle on the Challenges of Discussing Mental Health
Brett and Sean discuss weddings, new dogs, the history of Brett venting to Sean, the real attitude of destigmatizing mental health, how to go about having sensitive conversation about mental health without coming across as an idiot and a jerk, and more.