The New Thinkery Summer Break at The New Thinkery
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Jun 25, 2025 The hosts kick off their summer break by sharing humorous anecdotes about medical experiments and family plans. They reflect on learning and lifestyle changes, teasing exciting upcoming guests for the new season. Personal stories about unfinished classics ignite literary discussions, while the challenges of balancing parenthood with academic pursuits take center stage. The conversation is light-hearted, packed with playful banter and funny parenting tales, leaving listeners eager for their return in September!
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Hosts' Summer Break Plans
- The hosts share their summer plans including Alex's hallucinogenic trip and David's experimental hair plug surgery.
- Greg is expecting a child and pursuing hands-on graduate work in animal husbandry.
Visible Changes Over Podcast Years
- David Barr improved his fitness over five years, contrasting Greg McBrayer's aging and Alex Pri's balding.
- Humor highlights physical changes as part of their long podcast journey together.
Podcast Return and Special Guests
- The podcast plans to resume September 3rd with special guests including Martha Nussbaum, Cornel West, and J.D. Vance.
- They hint at live shows and deep conversations on philosophy and culture.
