Thee Big Swing

Lloyd Hassell
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A reflective podcast about the quiet decisions and internal shifts that open new possibilities in life. Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything.

Episodes

  1. MAR 6

    WHY I DECIDED TO SECOND-GUESS AI

    A simple interaction with AI leads Lloyd to question how artificial intelligence forms assumptions—and why challenging those assumptions may matter in a world increasingly shaped by machine intelligence. What happens when a simple interaction with artificial intelligence prompts a deeper question about how machines interpret the world? In this episode of Thee Big Swing, Lloyd shares a moment of curiosity that led him to challenge an assumption made by an AI system. What began as a routine exchange evolved into a thoughtful reflection on how artificial intelligence forms conclusions, how pattern recognition works in large language models, and what that means for fairness and trust in digital systems. Rather than approaching the experience with outrage or certainty, Lloyd explores it through reflection and inquiry. How do AI models arrive at their responses? When an AI makes an inference about identity, what does that actually reveal—bias in the system, or patterns in the data it has learned from? And how should we think about trust when increasingly powerful technologies rely on probability rather than intention? This episode is not a critique of artificial intelligence, nor is it a defense of it. Instead, it is an exploration of curiosity and responsibility in the age of machine learning. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, understanding how these systems reason—and where their limits lie—becomes part of being an informed user of technology. Through a calm and personal reflection, Lloyd invites listeners to think more carefully about the tools we interact with every day and the assumptions we bring to those interactions. In this episode, Lloyd reflects on: • What happened during an unexpected exchange with AI • How pattern recognition shapes responses in large language models • The difference between human bias and statistical inference • Why curiosity is a healthier starting point than outrage • How awareness helps us engage with technology more responsibly Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    14 min

  2. FEB 20

    THE REASON WHY I REDUCED MY INTERNAL BORDERS

    Examining the internal limits, they quietly shape our lives. We spend so much energy reacting to identity, division, and the world around us. But what if the real work begins somewhere quieter? In this reflective episode of Thee Big Swing, Lloyd shares how exploring his ancestry expanded his perspective and reshaped the way he sees belonging. What began as curiosity turned into something deeper — a shift from division to integration, from inherited narratives to personal governance. This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a philosophical one. In this episode: • Why internal division creates external tension • How integration begins with the mind • What it means to reduce “internal borders” • Why the biggest swing might be inward A calm reflection on expansion, clarity, and choosing peace over confinement. Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    9 min

  3. FEB 13

    HOW I FELL IN LOVE WITH AI

    Exploring how AI can expand how we learn, think, and approach decisions. What if the greatest advantage of your next decade is something most people your age are ignoring?  In this series-launch episode of Thee Big Swing, Lloyd shares the unexpected conversation that reshaped how he learns, trades, and approaches decisions. It wasn’t a seminar. It wasn’t a market event. It wasn’t a breakthrough in a boardroom. It was a simple conversation in a park — and it forced a reconsideration of everything. For years, artificial intelligence felt distant. Technical. Irrelevant. Something designed for younger generations moving at digital speed. But what happens when you stop resisting change — and start using AI as disciplined leverage? This episode introduces The Cognitive Edge, a new recurring segment focused on sharpening thinking, improving execution, and using AI as a structured performance tool rather than a distraction. Inside this conversation: • Why AI may be the most powerful learning accelerator available to professionals over 50 • How technology can function as a 24/7 strategic thinking partner • The mindset shift required to remain competitive in rapidly evolving environments • How disciplined AI use improves trading clarity, business decision-making, and mental precision • Why age is not a limitation — it is leverage This is not an episode about trends. It’s about reinvention. It’s about cognitive strength. It’s about refusing stagnation. If you are an investor, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner who believes growth does not expire — this conversation will challenge you to take a different kind of swing. Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough is not in the market… It’s in the mind. Welcome to Thee Big Swing. Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    16 min

  4. JAN 27

    WHY I CHOSE LOVE AGAIN - A Conversation with Khalil Rashidi

    Exploring trust, vulnerability, and opening the heart after disappointment. In this episode of Thee Big Swing, my guest opens up about the hardest risk he’s taken—not in business, not in money, but in deciding to try love again after disappointment, loss, and doubt. We talk about what it means to choose vulnerability when retreat feels safer, and why opening your heart again can feel like stepping into the unknown without a safety net. This is a conversation about courage, emotional honesty, and the quiet strength it takes to believe again—when you know exactly what’s at stake. Sometimes the biggest swing isn’t about winning or losing… it’s about showing up anyway. Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    57 min

  5. JAN 11

    THE DECISION TO CHANGE DIRECTION

    Confronting buried anger, childhood patterns, and the moment change becomes necessary. Lloyd shares an unfiltered story of childhood pain and buried anger that shaped his life for decades—until confronting his past became the only way forward to protect his future. This deeply personal episode explores how unresolved childhood trauma can follow us into adulthood, and why facing it is sometimes the most necessary act of survival. Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    21 min

  6. JAN 1

    THE DECISION TO BET ON YOURSELF - A Conversation with Rhenotha Whitaker

    Examining risk, commitment, and stepping into personal agency. In this episode, Rhenotha reflects on the moments when playing it safe felt easier, and why choosing herself—without guarantees—became the most important decision she could make. This is a conversation about risk, self-trust, and what it really means to move forward when certainty isn’t an option. Send a text Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything. If this episode resonated with you, consider following the show and sharing it with someone who might need it. lloyd@theebigswing.com

    38 min
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A reflective podcast about the quiet decisions and internal shifts that open new possibilities in life. Thee Big Swing is a reflective podcast about the subtle internal recalibrations that change our trajectory over time and the possibilities still available in life. Each episode is a thoughtful exploration of the moments when curiosity, courage, or reflection opens new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Through personal insights and thoughtful conversations, Lloyd and his guests explore growth, identity, expansion, and the quiet decisions that shape a life that lasts. The biggest swing isn’t always dramatic. Often, it’s the shift inside that changes everything.

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  • Creator
    Lloyd Hassell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Thee Big Swing
  • Show Website
    Thee Big Swing