Uncommon Pods

People People
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The show where we ask, "what do we have in *un*common?" Uncommon Pods are curious conversations between extremely different people that probably would've never ended up in conversation otherwise. Join People People founder Sergio Santamaria in learning about the most unique people we can find. Interested in joining a Pod of your own? Head to https://forms.gle/aCp2jYy6bR7V6EN98 to fill out your Pods Profile! Want to watch our episodes on YouTube? Head to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhW3omfiQCU_vCcE6HtA9iope3dchQRNe! peoplepeople.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 12/12/2024

    #2: Learning Languages, Harnessing AI, and Picking Community vs. Travel

    For our second Uncommon Pod, Sergio is joined by: ● Thomas, a Belgian who speaks six languages, has lived everywhere from Guatemala to Thailand, and owns a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Malta, his current home ● Shruthi, an Indian-American AI ethics expert who’s lived in Norway and the UK and has most recently worked for a political campaign and a food rescue nonprofit ● Alexa, a Canadian from Alberta’s National Parks region who’s traveled throughout Latin America for four years and now lives in Costa Rica teaching English The Pod was recorded from four different countries (!), so members had great takes on the travel bug and how to best learn a language, but there were also insightful perspectives shared on digital marketing and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence. 00:00 Welcome & Pod Background 00:59: Member Introductions (Sergio, Alexa, Thomas, Shruthi) 09:09: Perceptions of Living and Traveling in Latin America 16:13: Human Inertia and the First Leap Outside a Comfort Zone 21:22: Happiness and Community as a Traveler or in Scandinavia 31:49: Connecting with People That Speak Other Languages 36:10: Stories From Learning Languages 43:54: Using ChatGPT for Digital Marketing and Communication 50:08: Artificial Intelligence and the "Digital Divide" Sign up for a Pod of your own by filling out your profile at this link: https://forms.gle/an46rWTPZvvNEtPB6 Please follow our podcast and be on the lookout for future Pods! :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peoplepeople.substack.com

    #2: Learning Languages, Harnessing AI, and Picking Community vs. Travel

  2. 11/20/2024

    #1: Nationalism and Education in Lebanon, the D.R. and More

    For our first ever Uncommon Pod, Sergio is joined by: - Cara, a German high school teacher who lived in France, Germany, Austria and the US before going to college in Michigan - Hanaa, a Lebanese landscape architect and artist who was born in the US but grew up in Beirut and returned to the US after college - Inly, a Dominican social media specialist and dancer with degrees in architecture and interior design - Justin, a Nigerian-American from Alabama and Michigan and recent law school grad with a passion for community organizing The Pod touches on a wide range of fascinating topics, from national pride to education systems to individualistic and collectivistic societies, and finally, the role that sports play in each of those subjects. 00:00: Welcome & Pod Background 01:26: Member Introductions 10:55: "Swimming Against the Current" in the D.R. and Lebanon 18:22: German National Pride and Curiosity in U.S. Education 25:08: Parallels Between U.S. Education Flaws and NBA Basketball 27:39: Education Policy and its Challenges 33:23: Balancing Art, Sports and Education in Different Cultures 43:45: Things Taken for Granted in the U.S. 49:24: What We Wish We'd Had Growing Up Sign up for a Pod of your own by filling out your profile at this link: https://forms.gle/an46rWTPZvvNEtPB6 Please follow our podcast and be on the lookout for future Pods! :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peoplepeople.substack.com

  3. 11/15/2024

    Welcome to Uncommon Pods! Intro, Instructions and Guidelines

    Welcome to the Uncommon Pods Podcast! Sign up for one of your own by filling out your Pod Profile at this link: https://forms.gle/an46rWTPZvvNEtPB6 In this intro episode, Sergio discusses the mission behind our Uncommon Pods and what to expect from them. He also shares the instructions and guidelines that anyone who signs up for a Pod will receive. 00:00: Welcome, Mission & FAQs 03:27: Instructions & Guidelines This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peoplepeople.substack.com

    Welcome to Uncommon Pods! Intro, Instructions and Guidelines
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About

The show where we ask, "what do we have in *un*common?" Uncommon Pods are curious conversations between extremely different people that probably would've never ended up in conversation otherwise. Join People People founder Sergio Santamaria in learning about the most unique people we can find. Interested in joining a Pod of your own? Head to https://forms.gle/aCp2jYy6bR7V6EN98 to fill out your Pods Profile! Want to watch our episodes on YouTube? Head to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhW3omfiQCU_vCcE6HtA9iope3dchQRNe! peoplepeople.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    People People
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © People People
  • Show Website
    Uncommon Pods