We bring you stu updates and everything that has to do with the current position of the podcast!   (0:00) Ekster (1:10) ButcherBox (2:20) Brought to you by the transitional times (3:50) Lease scams (6:00) Southern California real estate (7:20) Podcast nomads (8:15) How do startups secure a space? (9:30) It's too hot man (10:00) Paying to be on a podcast?! (14:30) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

Anjan Katta, Founder of the Daylight Computer Company, discusses creating healthier technology free of artificial blue light and non-native EMF. Topics include flicker-free technology, importance of circadian educators, using color responsibly, systemic problems in tech companies, and the significance of space in daily routines.

Why Saied is obsessed with Batman, the worst part about being sick, and some ASMR for you.   TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:10) Dealing with sickness (7:05) Adolf Hitler? (8:15) Dminder app (11:00) Corny Spiderman (13:50) Superhero Saied (16:10) The Diddler (17:30) Boeing Exec "Suicide" (20:30) ASMR (21:20) Plato's genius (23:20) At Eternity's Gate (27:20) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

An epic introduction, a vow of silence, and the irony of social media.   TIMESTAMPS:  (0:00) Greatest intro of all time (1:30) Getting used to Ramadan (2:50) The emoji movie (4:10) 20 year vow of silence (13:30) Is cheating or a vow of silence worse? (15:30) Saied Mcconaughey (16:10) Guy Ritchie's new show (17:45) Knowing a murderer (22:50) Young generations hooked on technology (32:00) Real world wisdom  (35:20) The irony of social media (37:20) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

We speak about whether obsessive personalities exist or not, being directionally challenged, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS:  (0:00) Sponsors (2:50) Time for Ramadan! (4:30) Taking fasting too far (5:10) Obsessive personalities (20:00) Self-Checkout IQ test (26:50) Road, street, and avenue (37:00) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

We enjoy some calming husband calls from dedicated wives in Iowa, talk about the melancholy that comes with remembering the years of your childhood that you'll never get back, and a soon to come episode on peptides.    TIMESTAMPS:  (0:00) Sponsors (3:30) Husband calling in Iowa (8:40) Stop generalizing the birds (9:50) 2005 childhood nostalgia (17:00) Documenting your life (20:30) Saied's elusive camera (30:40) Peptide episode and BPC-157 (33:20) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

We welcome special guest Najib Albadrasawi who is the founder of TheShftApp to discuss his business which centers around filling an important work need for all age ranges looking to make more money with more freedom and novelty.   FOLLOW THESHFTAPP BELOW: TheShftApp Instagram TikTok The App Store   TIMESTAMPS:  (0:00) Introducing Najib (0:30) What is TheShftApp? (3:00) The inspiration behind TheShftApp (5:00) Branding behind the app (6:50) Shifts for uninspired workers (10:30) Difficulties creating TheShftApp (11:50) Najib's problem solving ability (13:30) Entrepreneurs vs employees (16:55) What to know when joining TheShftApp (19:30) Awful customer service (21:00) App loopholes (30:00) Najib's college tour (33:30) Age demographics (35:00) Pennies from Uber and DoorDash (35:50) Outro     SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

We welcome a dear friend and third time guest Ibrahim Abdelhafeez for a discussion on hustle culture, the Gary V method, having a strong group of friends, family values, and more.   FOLLOW IBRAHIM HERE   TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Using pain for motivation in the gym (1:30) The Gary V Method & Gooroos (5:00) Illusion of productivity (12:50) Purpose driven (19:20) Being non-chalant as a man (22:45) Cultivating purpose (28:50) Objective morality (31:40) Wisdom of the crowd (36:50) Family values (42:20) Strong friendships (53:30) Outro   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

Dr. Abud Bakri, a health and wellness expert, discusses topics like circadian biology, POMC, testosterone, light environment, and deep brain structures. They cover gut health, microbiome, circadian friendly habits, sleep cycles, intuitive understanding, and the role of social media in health. Dr. Bakri touches on testosterone's impact on motivation, competitiveness, and wellbeing, as well as the power of the mind in healing and preventing cancer. They also explore the influence of upbringing on mental health and achievement.

We welcome a long time close friend and special guest, Aws Salahaldin. He's an actor, engineer, and well-spoken man of many talents. You'll enjoy his perspective on his values, how he approaches acting, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introducing Aws (1:50) The juggling act (4:20) Self-reliance (9:10) Golden mean of work & passion (11:20) What got Aws into acting? (16:10) Inspiration  (19:10) Being on stage (22:00) Confidence in your work (23:00) Acting styles (29:30) How acting improves your life (31:55) How does Aws define success? (35:20) Reflection (38:15) Brotherhood (42:30) Outro   FOLLOW AWS HERE   SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com