Reggie Yates has travelled the world embedded in some of the most extreme scenarios. He was an inmate in a Texas prison, embedded with Russian hardline homophobes, and was at the 2015 race riots in America.' Authenticity and empathy are at the heart of what I do' he says. In this podcast we examine the secrets to his success as a creative and a documentarian.
What role does purpose play in your life? In the 1940's the psycologist Abraham Maslow came up with the 'Heirarchy of Needs' which still does the job for triangling the basic priorities of human survival and thriving today. But how do we apply it to our individual lives? Listen in as Jax and Martin set out Maslow's pyramid against their own lives and careers, and we explore how to health check the purpose and direction of your life.
Dopamine is one of the most important horemones in the human body. It provides a balance in the brain between pain and pleasure, and rewards success. This was very useful as hunter gatherers worked tirelessly to feed themselves and their tribes. In today's overstimulated world though, our brains are getting constant dopamine hits from the apps on our smartphones, the sugar in our food, and the instant access to any pleasure you could imagine. In this podcast we examine the science of what this does to our brains, and ask how to achieve balance in the age of indulgance.
Social Media has change the world beyond all recognision. We can connect and communicate with people across the globe in an instant. It has opened industries worth of economic opportunity. You could argue that it made the pandemic, and various stage of lockdown wherever you are, more paletable. But what about the dark side? Are we less interested in education and detail in search for the clickbate headlines? Is an entire generation going to feel the mental impact of constant perfection carpet bombing their news feeds? Are we even interested in TRUTH anymore?
Dr Randall Bell is a socio-economist responsible for determining the economic impact of some of the most tragic events of our time. He's worked on 9/11, the Sandy Hook school shooting, Hurricain Katrina and many more, meeting those most affected in the process. The Wall Street Journal labelled him 'Dr Disaster' because he's usually there when lives have been torn apart. But in his time he's both witnessed and helped people draw triumph from tragety.
In this podcast we want to tell you the story of our co-host's journey from starting a company, to selling it for $50 million in a record 17 months. Martin Warner has been alongside Jax Jones for 16 episodes as we speak to interesting people at the top of their field. Now, Jax unpicks what makes Martin tick, with insights from his career as a bank executive, inventor, and seriel entreprenuer.
Hip Hop is nearly 50 years old. Its influence on culture around the world is profound. Its given hundreds of the most talented musicians a route out of poverty, inspired children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to shoot for the stars, and offered an avenue for them to express the hardship that many young men and women - particularly from black communities - grow up in. 'Believe in yourself'... that's the one thing Semtex says Hip Hop has taught him. In this podcast we explore the culture of Hip Hop, it's impact on society, and what the genre means to the people who were raised on it.
Publicity stunts often make us think of typical Mad Men with crazy ideas to capture the attention of newspaper editors. Or celebtrities making a fake announcment on Instagram, and retracting it once they've been trending a while. Most would agree though that in today's social media age, every post and vlog is a publicity stunt. To be a mover and shaker in industries that traditionally wouldn't need notoriety, requires hundreds of thousands of followers just to be respected. So what can we learn from such a bow tie wearing mad man responsible for famous PR stunts like chainsaw juggling, or flying Nando's chicken in helium baloons over London?
Publicity stunts often make us think of typical Mad Men with crazy ideas to capture the attention of newspaper editors. Or celebtrities making a fake announcment on Instagram, and retracting it once they've been trending a while. Most would agree though that in today's social media age, every post and vlog is a publicity stunt. To be a mover and shaker in industries that traditionally wouldn't need notoriety, requires hundreds of thousands of followers just to be respected. So what can we learn from such a bow tie wearing mad man responsible for famous PR stunts like chainsaw juggling, or flying Nando's chicken in helium baloons over London?
In this podcast, Doug Ellin tells the story behind the Emmy Award winning TV drama Entourage, and subsequent film. The parties, cars and girls are but an exaggeration of the life of a Hollywood filmstar and director. And as fun as that sounds, truely great writing - says Doug - has to come from an honest place, and inspiration drawn from the truths of real life. We explore the unique hacks for artists of any kind, and examine the future of the TV industry.
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