The Better Show

Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin
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The Better Show is a weekly podcast for people who want to get better at all aspects of life, made by people who love getting better. Each week we focus on a single topic relevant to day to day life - such as sleep, managing stress, reducing clutter, relationships and healthy eating. We discuss why that topic matters, stories from our personal experience with that topic, tips & tricks our audience can apply themselves and end with a discussion of things we're going to try out and report back on. To join the community go to: www.facebook.com/thebettershow

  1. Our Latest on Health, Productivity and Current Obsessions

    05/03/2023

    Our Latest on Health, Productivity and Current Obsessions

    ·        Renu cold plunge - https://www.renutherapy.com/ ·        Andy Galpin on The Andrew Huberman podcast - Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series ·        Outlive by Peter Attia - https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ ·        The one-year cumulative mortality for individuals hospitalized due to a fall causing fracture was 25.2% (63 deaths) [10]. In regional studies, non-fatal injuries were more prevalent than fatal. A study conducted in India also showed that mortality after a fall is 25% : https://bmcemergmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12873-023-00784-z  ·        Quality Coffee, Quality-of-Life | Olympia Coffee Roasting – Olympia Coffee Roasting Company ·        Lumen - metabolic measurement device https://www.lumen.me/ ·        Nintendo Switch - https://www.nintendo.com/switch/ ·        Journey (video game) - https://thatgamecompany.com/journey/ ·        Astronaut - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Mitchell ·        How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan - https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/ ·        OWYN Protein shakes - Plant Based High Protein Shakes| Pro Elite | OWYN (liveowyn.com) ·        TXG YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@txgxccgolf

    1h 34m

  2. 10/08/2021

    NFTs, DAOs and how the block chain will change our future

    We hope you’re happy with the new format and find this episode interesting. We look forward to hearing about your experiences and wisdom on this topic in the Better Show Cafe on Facebook. Give us a call on the Better Show community line at +1 971–333–8007, or drop us a note on Instagram to share your story with others in The Better Show community. You can also email us at hi@bettershow.io. We look forward to hearing from you! Here are some highlights from this episode: 11:58 — What is an NFT and why would someone pay for one?33:20 — March and Ian summarize the significance of blockchain technology and how it will change much of how we34.45 — March shares a “quick hit” book that has piqued his curiosity lately, Buddhism without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor.We’d love to benefit from your wisdom on NFTs, DAOs, and the blockchain so drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter and share your story with others in The Better Show community. Or you can email us at hi@bettershow.io. We can’t wait to hear from you!   Show Notes1:32 — Where we’ve been with the show and how COVID gave us a chance to pause and reflect on what we want to accomplish with the show.4:02 — Our goals for show and how we want to bring more to our listeners and the Better Show community.9:54 — Ian shares his curiosity about NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and DAOs (distributed autonomous organizations)11:58 — What is an NFT and why would someone pay for one?16:00 — How NFTs relate to works of art.22:05 — What is a DAO (distributed autonomous organization)?23:50 — Darren provides an example of how a Coke machine could work as a DAO.26:31 — Ian describes how a DAO works as a democratic organization.29:35 — The operational (and trust) benefits of a DAO.33:20 — March and Ian summarize the significance of blockchain technology and how it will change much of how we34.45 — March shares a “quick hit” book that has piqued his curiosity lately, Buddhism without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor.Mentions📖 Book: Buddhism without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor.💬 Community: Better Show Cafe on Facebook

    40 min

  3. 05/17/2021

    Relaunch Teaser - We're coming back!

    Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, after a 250 day hiatus, The Better Show is returning. Same hosts, new format! Deep dive discussion on what we’re currently exploring on our journey to getting better, with a new community twist too!

    13 min

  4. 09/11/2020

    Better Coffee: Part 2

    Show Notes1:55 — We recap our conversation in part 1 about why coffee matters.7:07 — Darren and March discuss Bulletproof coffee.8:40 — Darren tells the story of how he first became interested in coffee and espresso.13:22 — Ian explains the art of roasting coffee beans.18:43 — The trade-off between acidity and bitterness.20:58 — The chemistry of coffee roasting and the importance of drying out the beans.26:26 — Ian explains how different coffee roasts are defined and how roasting coffee is a little like popping popcorn.34:40 — The goal of a good coffee roaster and how they balance different flavors in the bean roasting process.37:10 — The 5 stages of roasting coffee and what happens at each stage.37:44— How sugar content is affected by the roasting process and what that means to the final flavor of the drink.39:39 — The chemistry of caramelization and the joys of a good crème brulee.43:01 — March finds some similarities between coffee roasting and aging whiskey.43:59 — March introduces his new puppy, Leonard, to the YouTube audience.47:10 — Acidity versus bitterness and how we taste the different flavors.51:05 — Acidity versus aromatics and a short diversion to reflect on the taste of crayons. 🙂54:00 — Ian previews part 3 where we do a live coffee tasting (also called a cupping).Mentions📖 Book: World Atlas of Coffee📺 Documentary: Barista📺 Documentary: Baristas📦 Product: Library of coffee aromas

    1h 1m

  5. 08/21/2020

    Better Coffee Part 1

    Show Notes8:05 —Ian answers the question why does coffee matter and why you might want to start exploring the world of coffee.11:40 —The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “waves” of coffee history.12:05 — The connection between coffee and cultural histories across the world.15:25 — The depth of the world of coffee and how it compares to the world of wine.19:19 — March shares how he was first introduced to coffee and how he consumes it today. and26:31 — Darren shares how he discovered espresso in anticipation of a trip to Italy.31:19 — Darren recommends Zimbabwe coffee.32:41 — Ian shares his journey of becoming passionate about coffee and shares how he was first introduced to coffee at the famous Espresso Vivace.36:20 — What is commodity coffee and how does it differ from specialty coffee?41:40 — Ian shares the source of his fascination with the world of coffee.46:45 — What is the difference between the origin of coffee and its variety?55:55 — Ian breaks down some of the best varieties of coffee.1:08:30 — Different ways to process coffee.1:12:46 — How coffee is graded and what does a coffee’s “grade” actually mean.Mentions📖 Book: World Atlas of Coffee📺 Documentary: Barista📺 Documentary: Baristas📦 Product: Library of coffee aromas

    1h 20m

  6. 08/04/2020

    Starting a Garden with Carmen Johnston

    Show Notes0:58 — Ian gets hungry for fresh veggies and Darren realizes that he knows someone who can help.4:58 — Darren welcomes Carmen Johnston to the show.7:19 — Darren learns a French term for a “kitchen garden”.7:59 — How gardening has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic.9:02 — Carmen gives us all permission to kill plants on the journey of learning how to do it.10:01 — How to get started without the need for a lot of space.12:30 — How to tell whether you are buying good soil.14:50 — Carmen weighs the pros and cons of use seeds versus starters.16:41 — Identifying the easy veggies to start growing.17:33 — Gardening as an exercise for home schooling.19:27 — Why you really want to grow tomatoes at home if you can and tips for growing tomatoes.23:22 — How to keep your herbs from “going to flower”.26:48 — How to know when (and how much) to water your plants.31:30 — How to know which plants will grow in your area.35:26 — The social aspect of gardening and how to leverage your local community to expand your knowledge and share your produce.38:21 — The magic of gardening in motivating kids to try new foods.41:40 — Carmen gives us her email and offers to provide personal advice to The Better Show community.44:29 — Ian, March, and Darren reflect on the tips from Carmen.46:19 — March makes a connection between gardening and venture capital.48:20 — The incredible growing environment of Ireland.52:40 — March reflects on the tips from Carmen that stood out most to him.55:16 — Ian is surprised at how many aspects of life can be improved by gardening.58:08 — Darren is inspired by the community aspect of gardening and how it can help strengthen our social fabric.59:20 — March shares resources for community gardening and community supported agriculture.Mentions📰 Blog: Four container gardens to plant today📰 Magazine: Southern Living Magazine📰 Website: Carmen Johnston Gardens📷 Social Media: Carmen Johnston on Instagram📦 Product: Grow Box for vegetables📰 Online Tool: Growing Calendar from Burpee.com📦 Product: Kitchen Herb starter kit

    1h 5m

  7. 07/15/2020

    The Power of Music

    Show Notes3:47 — March discusses his interest in this topic and the benefits of music including increased ability to concentrate, improved performance in mathematics, improving mood and reduction of pain.4:55 — Darren and Ian share their relationship to music and their background with playing instruments.13:01 — Darren recommends an episode of Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”13:55 —March shares his experience learning to play piano and the profound experience he had after picking it up after a long break.24:01 — Why does listening to music have so many benefits?27:37 — How educators use music to aid in memorization.29:42 — How to use music to improve your cognitive function.30:30 — What is music therapy.37:51 — Using music to improve your health including how to use music to motivate yourself to move.44:09 — Using music for pain reduction.46:04 — Using music to improve your mood.48:31 — The inclusion of music on the Voyager space probe.49:58 — Ian is curious about whether it’s important to listen to a wide variety of music.53:29 — The benefits of playing music.56:30 — We recommend our “Better Next Step”.Mentions📱 App: Endel personalized soundscapes📱 App :Bubl Draw —creative drawing with music for kids📦 Product: SleepPhones comfortable headphones for sleep🎙️ Podcast: Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”

    1 hr

  8. 07/07/2020

    Andrew Grant-Thomas: EmbraceRace

    3:28 — We discuss why the topic of equity is important and why we were inspired to explore this topic further.6:40 — March welcomes Andrew Grant-Thomas to the show and we learn a little about his background and how he began his work on EmbraceRace.org.10:06 — Andrew discusses the resources that EmbraceRace provides and how those tools address different aspects of racial equity.13:47 — Becoming more aware of racial inequities in everyday life and how to begin talking to your children about race and racial justice issues.17:55 — How tying school funding to property taxes is a factor in continuing racial inequity.21:19 — How are the recent developments in the US and abroad have increased the level of interest in the resources that EmbraceRace.org provides.26:50 — Andrew recommends a few practical things that people can do if they want to help support the cause of racial equity.32:15 — Ian, Darren and March reflect on the interview with Andrew and some of the things that resonated most with us.35:45 — Ian reflects on how children might be an underserved group when it comes to racial education.41:04 —Ian noted the comment that Andrew made about “there may not be a sideline to stand on anymore”42:25 — Darren reflects on how there are a variety of ways to contribute to the cause of racial justice and how at some level we are all on a journey towards being better.47:17 — “Just because you know what’s going on doesn’t mean that you know how best to address the problem.”51:10 — March shares some historical polling data on trust in the police and speculates how the numbers might have changed recently.53:17 — Darren shares how Andrew’s example of how unconscious bias in how people shop for schools was a point that really resonated with him.57:14 — We explore the issue of inequity of schooling and practical ways to help improve equity in schooling.59:56 — Ian proposes a more constructive way to frame the conversation by focusing on what society gains by increasing racial equity rather than what some people need to give up for the benefit of others.Mentions📰 Website: EmbraceRace👥Social Media: EmbraceRace on Facebook📺 Webinar: Supporting Youth Leadership and Activism📺 Webinar: “How do I make sure I’m not raising the next ‘Amy Cooper’?”📖 Book: So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

    1h 5m
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The Better Show is a weekly podcast for people who want to get better at all aspects of life, made by people who love getting better. Each week we focus on a single topic relevant to day to day life - such as sleep, managing stress, reducing clutter, relationships and healthy eating. We discuss why that topic matters, stories from our personal experience with that topic, tips & tricks our audience can apply themselves and end with a discussion of things we're going to try out and report back on. To join the community go to: www.facebook.com/thebettershow

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  • Creator
    Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 The Better Show
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