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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.

This episode delves into a rich tapestry of personal experiences, legal challenges, and engaging banter, highlighting the Brendan’s journey through litigation, personal development, and humorous everyday observations. Key discussions include the unique wear patterns on a wooden desk, the intense preparation for and insights from an arbitration case, and the importance of honesty and integrity. The conversation also covers physical health, the benefits of outdoor activity, and a playful critique of astrology, reflecting a blend of serious reflections, lifestyle changes, and light-hearted moments. In addition, the host jests about selling a stationary bike and insists on the scientific credibility of astrology, inviting listeners to engage via email. This mixed narrative provides listeners with both profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.

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Convergence

published about a year ago

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Profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.

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75 episodes

#Fitness #Society #Mental Health #Mark Steadman

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Don't worry, be happy? I worry 46:49

8 days ago46:49

46:49

Mark has an idea for an app, Brendan had a revolution while dancing, and the boys have some advice on mopping. Links Simple Marketing For Smart People , by Billy Broas, Tiago Forte & Ali Abdaal Moral Ambition , by Rutger Bregman Pulp – Common People Quotes by Alan Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pump-fakin’ 48:00

15 days ago48:00

48:00

Brendan be dodging balls, Mark be watching The Pitt, they both be watching Sinners, and Michael B Jordan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I'll send you my love in details 1:02:26

22 days ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Brendan moved his mum into a new care facility, Mark reconnected with his therapist, and the pair reflect on creating intentional routines, reducing digital distractions, and their dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stumbling into failure 1:04:27

29 days ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Brendan and Mark have questions and thoughts around moderation, and Brendan has questions for Mark on his sleep. (00:00) - Stumbling into failure (00:07) - Mark is weirdly on his shit (00:52) - Brendan is on his shit (04:25) - Brendan has thoughts on moderation (14:28) - Mark has a pending relevation (25:12) - Brendan doesn't trust the messages his body gives him (28:09) - Mark tries to grapple with the Three Principles again (32:08) - Brendan successfully avoided Creme Eggs (38:27) - Mark remembers when the dopamine comes (44:04) - Brendan is not going to coach Mark (01:00:45) - Mark remembers something useful from a book Links How Minds Change: The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion , by David McRaney The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People , by Stephen Covey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The most thing is sugar 1:07:40

5 weeks ago1:07:40

1:07:40

The boys mostly talk about sugar, both in chocolate form a la Easter, and in pill form via placebo. (00:00) - The most thing is sugar (01:17) - Brendan describes needing a hug (03:18) - Mark describes his norming (06:10) - Mark mourns a friend (10:30) - Brendan and Mark spoil an episode of Black Mirror (16:57) - Mark describes a book (18:51) - Mark and Brendan appreciate Paul Giamati (22:00) - Brendan has gone 40 days without YouTube (27:53) - Mark does his easter bit (30:24) - Brendan and Mark describe their different easters (38:13) - Mark describes his confusion about sales tax (40:05) - Mark recounts his encounter with a crackpot (01:04:13) - Brendan claps back Links The Holdovers (2023) Black Mirror – Eulogy Wake Up and Open Your Eyes , by Clay McLeod Chapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is this what normal people do? 1:21:21

6 weeks ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Mark and Brendan figure out how to talk to people in real life. (00:00) - Is this what normal people do? (00:19) - Brendan got a visit from his mom (03:00) - Mark dreamt of Brendan (06:03) - Brendan went to a trade show (27:07) - Mark recounts his public speaking journey (45:07) - Mark reckons with his unlikeability as a child (56:46) - Mark makes a metaphor (59:21) - The pair talk about assertiveness (01:00:57) - Brendan overthinks a Reddit conversation (01:03:27) - Brendan and Mark talk therapy modes (01:06:07) - Mark takes an ADHD tangent (01:11:20) - Brendan talks in church (01:17:39) - Mark remembers how to talk to strangers (01:20:38) - Brendan introduces some new listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Get in the comments! 55:30

7 weeks ago55:30

55:30

Mark encourages Brendan to make short-form video... not at all because he has started making his own. (00:00) - Y'all are welomed to the show (03:42) - Mark wouldn't call a dude "love" (05:19) - Mark says "y'all" ironically (08:28) - Undo is now monetised (17:17) - Brendan's killing it running a meditation group (22:25) - David chimes in (23:16) - Brendan questions his medium (32:55) - Brendan's got moves in the kitchen you haven't even heard of (43:18) - Mark reminisces about You Suck at Cooking (45:56) - Mark reminisces about The War of the Worlds (49:50) - Your One Thing is beckoning (52:02) - Brendan remembers why his teachings are his to give (54:46) - We have to shift the Peeps Links Get in the comments! Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Now I have a bag of pegs 1:10:35

8 weeks ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Mark opens a can of worms full of aspartame, and Brendan has both joined a dodgeball league and started a meditation circle. Now who's being a productive dynamo!? (00:00) - Now I have a bag of pegs (00:42) - Dopamine Nation (07:52) - Does Mark trust Brendan? (19:09) - Mark pokes the bear on aspartame (38:47) - Brendan brings up the Potato Famine (40:08) - Mark was write about community (44:09) - Mark ruins Brendan's apology (52:04) - Does food carry a message? (01:00:11) - Brendan takes another run at the apology (01:04:02) - Brendan unveils his meditation group (01:06:06) - Brendan goes back to dodgeball (01:09:36) - Brendan tells his joke Links Ultra-Processed People , by Chris van Tulleken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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We're senseless to our selves 1:09:16

9 weeks ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Brendan and Mark kind of have a fight a little bit. In as much as two enneagram 9s can. (00:00) - We're senseless to our selves (00:59) - Mark's chat history (05:22) - Brendan and the holy trinity (13:59) - Mark gets triggered by the word "recover" (27:56) - The tug of war (38:33) - Another parable of the blind man (43:05) - Part 1 of Mark trying to make a short-form video series (49:46) - A men's group structure (56:13) - Mark wants to open his own beer (01:08:33) - Roscoe being a pest Links Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself , by Kristin Neff The Magic , by Rhonda Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Playing myself at Magic the Gathering 1:09:39

10 weeks ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Our heroes navigate freelancing and money, and Brendan has an update for Mark on fasting, courtesy of everyone's favourite large language model. (00:00) - Playing myself at Magic the Gathering (00:12) - Brendan consulted ChatGPT on fasting (06:16) - The YouTube diet (12:31) - The forthcoming men's group (14:11) - Make a plan B (19:25) - Just exist (28:21) - Freelance hubris (36:43) - We don't have a template to follow (45:31) - Capitalism corner (50:07) - What is the authentic self? (58:25) - Value-based pricing vs hourly billing (01:09:02) - Last week Links Lost Connections , by Johann Hari The Way of the Superior Man , by David Deida Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Somebody learned something at some point 1:09:34

11 weeks ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Brendan's not eating again, and Mark has opinions about education. (00:00) - Cheesecake (04:46) - Brendan is not eating (17:32) - Teaching by experience vs study (19:47) - Profit vs compensation (28:20) - Study vs experience revisited (47:04) - Finding intrinsic confidence in your work (01:09:12) - Only Correct Links Wake Up and Open Your Eyes , by Clay McLeod Chapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How to pathologise a good time 53:59

12 weeks ago53:59

53:59

Mark's vibrating internally but has got some funky stuff cooking, and Brendan still wants Mark to stop using TikTok. (00:00) - Brendan's tree joke (00:20) - Manic Mark (03:18) - Undo update (08:52) - It's all coming together (22:17) - Big changes and ADHD (25:32) - Pathologising a good time (29:59) - r/blocked (38:48) - Brendan tries to deprogramme Mark from TikTok again (52:18) - Brendan's duck joke Links Cranking , by Merlin Mann Hard as Nails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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They're just trying to have a Tuesday 1:12:39

13 weeks ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Brendan's going to church and Mark's starting a choir. No, like, really. Links The Problem with Time & Timezones (00:00) - They're just trying to have a Tuesday (00:12) - Mark's other podcast (11:44) - C90 Community Chorus (32:52) - Life starts now (35:06) - Brendan's going to a church (46:56) - God is a woman (56:14) - A means of control (01:05:52) - 7 days (01:08:14) - Timezones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The sweetest fruit with the bitterest finish 1:05:00

14 weeks ago1:05:00

1:05:00

How do you like them apples? Links The paradoxical theory of change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No powders 1:12:27

15 weeks ago1:12:27