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May 9, 2025 • 18min
Going Down the Mountain to Come Back Up | Smart Nonsense #334
Episode #334 with Henry and Dylan🕘Timestamps:(0:00) "I'M SUPERMAN!"(1:17) Lone Nut Theory(2:04) Flat Tire Karma(2:28) Backpack Elevator Hell(3:15) Bike Almost Kills Everyone(4:01) "ISOSICLES?!"(4:58) BOWLING BEEF(6:10) Shoe Shine Brendan Exposed(7:05) "Down to Go Up" Philosophy(8:12) Lefty Strikes vs. Trash Spin(9:04) Airport Mind Games(10:15) Exit Row Anxiety(11:27) "I Believe Nothing!"Recorded April 19, 2025

May 8, 2025 • 36min
Turns Out We’re Building Snapchat for SAT
Episode #333 with Henry and Dylan(0:00) - Intro(2:55) - Sweetgreen Rage(5:25) - Math Doesn’t Lie(6:53) - GOAT Gaslight(8:10) - Fries & Food Poisoning(10:30) - SAT Pivot(12:03) - From Mess to MVP(15:34) - Death to Curvy Lines(22:10) - Snapchat Scribbles(30:44) - Inbox = SAT EngineRecorded April 18, 2025

Apr 6, 2025 • 34min
Naval Ravikant Ruined My Life
The hosts share their enjoyment of grocery shopping, highlighting its power to strengthen relationships. They humorously discuss their speech patterns, while offering insights on confident communication. Creative approaches to podcasting are explored, comparing storytelling techniques across various platforms. Delving into Naval Ravikant's philosophy, they reflect on identity, decision-making, and seizing opportunities. A witty exploration of time management in grocery shopping leads to absurd anecdotes, including a comical cheese-theft incident and thoughts on fitness habits.

Apr 6, 2025 • 35min
Why I Chose Brown Over Stanford
Episode #330 with Henry and Dylan(0:00) - Intro(1:17) - The Mike Trout Foul Ball Saga(3:02) - Feral Human Instinct at Baseball Games(7:05) - Baby Habachi Reactions & Reels Addiction(11:57) - The Art of Ambling in SF(14:31) - San Francisco's Startup Energy(18:54) - Evan Spiegel’s Genius Design Moves(22:44) - Stanford Vibes & Dropout Culture(29:33) - Why I Chose Brown Over Stanford(34:04) - Social Entrepreneurship & Cringy Teen DecisionsRecorded April 1, 2025

Mar 24, 2025 • 30min
Hiring a Unicorn iOS Developer
Episode #329 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Podcast intro struggles(01:45) Unexpected golf meetup(02:22) Coping with stress through sports(03:34) Food poisoning experience(07:28) Discovering nightlife and friend group conflict(12:39) Hiring process and candidate traits(15:44) Challenges in selecting the right developer(16:57) Frontend vs. backend debate(20:38) Potential hackathon hiring approach(21:54) Evaluating code quality and technical skillsRecorded March 21, 2025

Mar 16, 2025 • 30min
We’re Building the Next Duolingo..
Episode #328 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Sickness update(01:11) Yes Man mentality(02:11) Weeklong birthday celebrations(04:58) Dating older women debate(07:02) Younger vs. older dating(09:03) Spongebob changes(10:15) New Spongebob vs. original(12:11) Work struggles(13:26) Brain Blast game development(23:40) Hiring challenge and CTA issuesRecorded March 13, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 • 21min
How Saying 'Yes' Changed My Life
Exploring the vibrant sounds of Tate McRae and Bruno Mars, the hosts dive into the exhilarating journey of adopting a 'Yes Man' mindset. They share personal stories that highlight the impact of saying 'yes' on social life and adventurous pursuits like rock climbing. The conversation shifts to whimsical moments in parenting, revealing the joy and chaos of engaging with young children. Through laughter and reflection, they discuss the transformative power of openness and the beauty of viewing life through a child’s eyes.

Feb 26, 2025 • 20min
I’m a ‘Yes Man’ Now
Episode #326 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Weekend reflections(01:31) Work vs. not work mindset(02:10) Sunday scaries vs. awesomes(03:31) Hockey tournament weekend(05:23) Flat tire adventure(07:09) BMX curb jumping lesson(08:16) Social vs. solo weekends(09:32) Shifting to a "yes" mindset(13:03) Saying yes improves relationships(16:57) Extending conversationsRecorded February 24, 2025

Feb 20, 2025 • 28min
I Am Mr. Bea(s)t
Episode #325 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Podcast evolution(01:58) Haircut struggles(03:09) Talent management(04:38) Mr. Beat vs. Mr. Beast(07:02) Brand deals strategy(09:26) Content creation workflow(10:36) Training team members(14:18) Remote vs. in-person work(17:53) SAT study insights(21:54) Understanding foundationsRecorded February 14, 2025

Feb 19, 2025 • 49min
Our New 21 Year Old CEO
Episode #324 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Introduction to Krishna(01:21) Future Admit - SAT Prep Startup(02:57) Growth via Social Media(06:16) Meeting in Person(07:37) Clipped - Scaling & Loans(09:31) $100M Future Admit Vision(12:21) Making Learning Fun(20:55) Entrepreneurship vs. Traditional Jobs(34:15) Future Plans & Expansion(42:40) Smart Nonsense MissionRecorded February 13, 2025
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