I welcome to the podcast, my friend Audrey Abshire, who's recently moved back home from taking a year off to travel. We catch up and dive deep into some of her experiences and discover the world as she saw through her eyes, her lessons learned

BBP Solo Ep 10 : Lakeshow and Nadal remind us why sports brings us together

Oct 12th, 2020 16m 59s

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of sports, and particularly on the awesome execution of bringing the sporting world together in a bubble and during a pandemic, as displayed by the NBA and its athletes, and the sporting co

BBP Episode 13 : On fatherhood, current events in Brazil, and health, with Leo

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 8m

I welcome back my dear friend, Leo, who's recently been crowned the new baby daddy of Itaim Bibi and has been blessed by the birth of a new baby girl. He shares his new learnings on parenting and compares what it was like being raised by his m

BBP Episode 12 : The difficult task of getting computers to understand, with Zia

Sep 27th, 2020 1h 18m

Here, Zia and I attempt to explain at a basic level, the challenging tasks of building programs and algorithms that can help in making predictions. Some of these programs have become such an integral part of our lives that we don't even realiz

BBP Episode 11 : A wee bit of whiskey, with Andrew

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 16m

In today's episode, I welcome my adopted brother and dear friend Andrew Duval to share some of his knowledge of whiskeys and somehow, we end up touching upon family life, brain elasticity, and basically growing up to life's new challenges.

BBP Solo Ep 9 : Hurt, Johnny Cash's rendition

Sep 5th, 2020 15m 18s

Here, I talk about why I believe Johnny Cash's rendition of "Hurt" made famous by one of my favorite artists the Nine Inch Nails, is not a call for help nor is it a suicide note. Some songs are just meant to be covered, and this one here, ma

BBP Solo Ep 8 : On AI, UBI, and SciFi

Aug 31st, 2020 16m 7s

In this episode, I connect the dots between a growing concern in tech circles about human redundancy and job loss due to the growth in AI and AI based technology, with an episode in an ancient TV series that gave birth to a formidable sub-cultu

BBP Episode 10 : Part 2 of Catch-ups long over due and a life reset, with Eric.

Aug 28th, 2020 1h 33m

Part 2 of our series with my old friend Eric, who's looking at ways to get his new life back in order, and we talked about several ways one can, for free, market themselves or their product. Along the way we veered off track to reminisce the

BBP Episode 9 : Catch ups long overdue and Prison life, with Eric - Part 1

Aug 21st, 2020 1h 14m

In this episode, I welcome one of my dearest friends Eric. We catch up after what feels like an eternity, and reminisce over life and things that were, and then dive right into his time recently in one of California's correction facilities. E

BBP Solo Ep 7 : Parlez-vous français?

Aug 9th, 2020 10m 28s

Aujourd'hui, je discute si on a encore la démocratie malgré les mauvaises informations partagés par les réseaux sociaux et les médias, particulièrement pendant les élections ou même une pandémie.C'était un exercice en français.

BBP Solo Ep 6 - Rewiring the brain and mastering the blade

Jul 22nd, 2020 14m 17s

I'm back after several weeks off in this solo episode to talk about a couple of things that I've picked up during the pandemic, and the fun I've had researching these traditions. 1. The art of the wet shave.2. To write with my non-dominant

BBP Episode 8 : Occupy 2.0, road trips and travel, and a dash of AI, with Zia

Jun 28th, 2020 1h 14m

BBP Episode 8 : Occupy 2.0, road trips and travel, and a dash of AI, with Zia by

BBP Solo Ep 5 - My City Burns

Jun 7th, 2020 24m 53s

In this episode, I take a walk down memory lane to revisit the times during the '92 LA riots when the whole city went upside down in response to police brutality. Twenty-eight years later, history repeats itself and not just the country, but t

BBP Solo 4 : Of Liberty And Economics

May 26th, 2020 17m 8s

I ring in my month's anniversary with my two cents on the situation arising out of Hong Kong, and the challenges faced by its people, all the while they cope with the pandemic.

BBP Episode 7 : Mike Tyson, Crisis, and the way forward, with Shivam

May 17th, 2020 1h 30m

In today's episode, Shivam and I talk about human behavior in times of crisis and our responses to stressful situations. Some of the topics touched upon included home work outs and use of fitness apps, our need for entertainment and how we res

BBP Solo 3 : His Airness

May 13th, 2020 21m 3s

With the release of "The Last Dance", I am able to fill that gaping hole left by Kobe's passing. I use this opportunity to pay homage to my Greatest Baller of all Time, Michael Jordan, starting with my introduction to the sport of basketball,

BBP Solo 2 : To be or Not to be

May 9th, 2020 8m 44s

It's time...for some UFC249. My excitement for some sports this weekend is superseded by the need to share some knowledge on achieving a sense of purpose and clarity, to better accomplish one's goals.

BBP Episode 6 : Parallel bonds and Brazilian Soccer, with Leo

May 4th, 2020 1h 8m

In his return to #BBP, Leo shares his thoughts on the direction Brazilian football is headed in, his love for the Sao Paulo Football Club (SPFC), and the impact of sports on family dynamics and fandom. We close it out with his selection of s

BBP Episode 5 : Life and times of an artist, with Neuman Mannas

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 6m

In this episode, I welcome my dear friend Neu, the lead singer of The Matchstick Skeletons, where we touch upon the workings of the music industry and the challenges faced by artists in times of crisis.Just for fun, we also play a round of wh

BBP Solo 1 : The Four Agreements

Apr 25th, 2020 18m

In today's inaugural SOLO podcast, I attempt to introduce to you, the four simple agreements of self governance as released by Mexican author and best seller, Don Ruiz.The purpose to select this topic was to share a sliver of council with my

BBP Episode 4 : Life's better with latin flavor, with Ana

Apr 22nd, 2020 35m 38s

I welcome my dear friend Anajulia who is hot and fresh off of the sizzling beaches near Caracas, to introduce us to her beautiful country of Venezuela. She helps me squash some of the stereotypes one assumes are ubiquitous to the region, and p

BBP Episode 3 : Brazilian blurs..I mean slurs, with Leo

Apr 20th, 2020 57m 18s

On today's podcast I welcome my dear friend Leonardo Schipper, CEO of Schipper Industries. Leo sheds some light on, with the utmost of comic difficulty, his years growing up in a diverse household and the various experiences that have informed

BBP Episode 2 : The Psychedelic Salon, with Anshul Misra

Apr 19th, 2020 47m 25s

On today's episode, I welcome an old friend with a unique skill set - a rare ability to get things done, no matter how, and against all odds. Anshul introduces us to his recent indulgence in "Micro-Dosing" and to his life across continents. S

BBP Episode 1 : Back to the Basics, with Shivam

Apr 18th, 2020 45m 24s

In my inaugural episode, I welcome my dear friend Shivam Tewari to share BASIC thoughts on the impact of the lockdown and what it means to his personal and professional lives. We touch upon some of the things one can do to better use their tim

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