The 2AM Podcast

Late night conversations that hit.

EP 253: Living as a Nomad with Dalton Weeks 04/26/2025

EP 253: Living as a Nomad with Dalton Weeks SPONSORS RAMP HEALTH: BASED SUPPLEMENTS: - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35951770

EP 252: How To Deal with Being Lost 03/18/2025

EP 252: How To Deal with Being Lost SPONSORS RAMP HEALTH: BASED SUPPLEMENTS: - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35551435

EP 251: Why Are Airplanes Falling From The Sky? 02/25/2025

EP 251: Why Are Airplanes Falling From The Sky? TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Falling airplanes (11:00) Black Hawk incident (13:00) Mortality is omnipresent (17:30) Consequences of DEI (20:00) Our sponsors (23:50) Human universals (31:30) Religion or politics? (38:00) Arguments (41:00) Paradigms & ego (48:50) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35415845

EP 250: What The Phở Are We Doing? 02/24/2025

EP 250: What The Phở Are We Doing? TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Shilajit (2:15) Butea Superba (10:15) Phở (12:30) Different types of humor (14:50) Build up your tan (16:20) Real estate photography (18:00) Creative conversations (22:00) Business - nature or nurture? (30:30) Sad movies (35:00) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35385825

EP 249: Unf**k Your 30s with Dr. Abud Bakri 02/13/2025

EP 249: Unf**k Your 30s with Dr. Abud Bakri Once again.. we welcome our dear brother, friend, and based doctor Abud Bakri to provide 30 year olds with the most comprehensive lifestyle framework to stay vital, avoid chronic disease, and optimize their health. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Contagious psychology (3:20) Dopamine debt (5:00) REM sleep is your endogenous therapist (6:30) Your 30s (7:50) Circadian habits & mitochondria (22:30) Somatopause, Andropause, Menopause (26:00) Enemy of male Testosterone (28:00) Testosterone and mental health (29:30) Musculoskeletal system (34:00) Gut health (37:00) Heart health (40:45) Pregnancy, longevity, PCOS (46:30) Abud's life philosophy (58:00) Flaws in centralized medicine (1:03:00) Metabolic strength & solar exposure (1:06:40) Advice from Dr. Abud (1:10:00) Alcohol & NAD (1:13:00) Solar honey & olive oil SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35185110

EP 248: Our Philosophy on Group Chats 02/05/2025

EP 248: Our Philosophy on Group Chats TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Blue blockers and paraxanthine (2:00) Old bands (3:30) Group chat philosophy (10:00) Heated discussions (22:30) The value of reading (26:00) Always going back to balance (31:00) Mind power (32:50) Government wasting money (35:50) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35157335

EP 247: Mr. World Wide is Back! 02/04/2025

EP 247: Mr. World Wide is Back! TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Arab airlines (11:00) Saied's travels (13:45) Austrian sweets (14:45) Westernized Saudi Arabia (19:00) Sleeping in the airport (26:00) Outro & sponsors SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/35077880

EP 246: Never Pay For Ranch 02/03/2025

EP 246: Never Pay For Ranch Dear Ranch, please sponsor this man TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Unjustly charging for Ranch (5:50) Creating content from emotion (7:30) Saied's world wide trip (12:30) Based Supplements is incredible (14:00) Mt. Everest (15:30) Walking trips (16:40) We're back at the Ranch (19:15) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/34493310

EP 245: The Mysterious New Jersey Drones 12/17/2024

EP 245: The Mysterious New Jersey Drones TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Noodle heads & hats (1:00) Training consistency (5:30) Farmer strength (8:00) Daylight Savings Time (15:00) Based Supplements (16:20) New Jersey Drones/UFOs (26:00) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/34481530

EP 244: Dumbest Art Ever Sold 12/15/2024

EP 244: Dumbest Art Ever Sold TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Enjoy some dumb art (1:30) "Onement VI" (4:25) Money laundering through art (6:00) "Orange, Red, Yellow" (10:00) "My Bed" (14:00) "Rhein II" (15:40) "Venus de Milo Replica Made of Excrement" (17:50) The Museum of Non-Visible Art (20:20) Receipt for invisible art (23:20) Invisible sculpture for $18k (28:00) Lessons from this (33:50) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/34402900

EP 243: Let's Play Fact, Fact, Bullsh*t! 12/11/2024

EP 243: Let's Play Fact, Fact, Bullsh*t! TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Saied finally got some blue blockers (1:35) Fact, Fact, Bullshit (2:20) The wedgie (6:00) Dentistry (9:30) Viagra (13:00) Our new sponsor - Based Supplements (15:00) Elite chicken ceaser salad (20:50) Artificial light assault (23:00) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/34373920

EP 242: We're Just A Couple Chill Guys 12/03/2024

EP 242: We're Just A Couple Chill Guys TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Some chill guys (1:20) Paraxanthine goodness (2:30) Zaid beat the flu (7:30) On upcoming episodes (10:30) Fogo De Chão (13:00) Asking for permission (15:00) 7/11 meals (17:00) Miswak (24:00) We must record at 2 AM (25:50) Crumbl cookies (29:00) Outro SPONSORS BASED SUPPLEMENTS - - Code 2AM BUTCHERBOX: - Code 2AMPODCAST for free meat + $20 off EKSTER: - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM RAREBIRD COFFEE: - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/34055036

EP 241: From Michelin Star Meal To Carl's Jr 11/22/2024

EP 241: From Michelin Star Meal To Carl's Jr We talk about how we enjoyed a three course Michelin star dinner, only to find ourselves at Carl's Jr. within the same night during our recent podcast trip to Sonoma, California. We also met the magician (Dan Chan) who has performed for the likes of Elon Musk and other billionaires. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Wake up (1:20) Paraxanthine k-cup reveal (3:20) Coming back from Sonoma (5:00) Working on the stu (7:10) The NewTree Ranch (9:20) Our magician, Dan Chan (18:00) From Michelin star meal to Carl's Jr (25:20) Outro SPONSORS - Get free meat in every order + $20 off w/ code 2AMPODCAST - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM - Code 2AM for 20% off /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/33824282

EP 240: Transform Your Relationships (Kai Chang’s Ultimate Guide) 11/15/2024

EP 240: Transform Your Relationships (Kai Chang’s Ultimate Guide) In this insightful podcast episode, we are delighted to welcome back our good friend, Kai Chang, for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of “The Favor Bank,” a concept that underscores the importance of mutual support and relationship-building in personal and professional spheres. Kai shares what inspired him to write his latest book and delves into his journey of understanding and nurturing relationships. Whether you're interested in personal development, the intricacies of building relationships, or gaining wisdom from Kai’s experiences, this episode is a must-listen that blends nostalgia, philosophical insights, and actionable advice. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) The Favor Bank (7:30) Kai's inspiration for the book (10:20) Gym culture in the '80s to now (12:50) Investing into people (19:30) Maturely dealing with emotions (26:00) Stoicism has been bastardized (30:00) Growth mindset during sad times (40:20) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/33646477

EP 239: The New Stu is Finally Here 10/15/2024

EP 239: The New Stu is Finally Here Coming at you from our new studio, where we plan to take The 2AM Podcast to the next level! TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) The new stu is finally here (1:15) Red blue light blockers (3:00) Talking about the new stu (4:10) Saied & Al-Jazeera (7:50) Upcoming astral projection episode (13:00) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/33457777

EP 238: Stop Eating Chipotle (Before It Stops You) 09/18/2024

EP 238: Stop Eating Chipotle (Before It Stops You) You know that moment—right after the last bite, when you feel the weight of regret settling in? It starts as a slight discomfort, then grows heavier, like a solid brick has lodged itself in your stomach. That burrito, which seemed like a good idea 10 minutes ago, now feels like it's expanding, dragging you down as your insides work overtime. The brick sits there, unmoving, as you question every decision that led to this point. You might think, "Maybe next time I’ll skip the extra toppings…" But deep down, you know there shouldn’t be a next time. It's time to break up with Chipotle, once and for all. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Back from the dead (1:40) Ekster (2:15) ButcherBox (3:00) RareBird Paraxanthine coffee (3:55) Stop eating Chipotle (8:15) Cool weather and creativity (14:00) Morning and night (15:20) Genetics (16:50) Saied's love for his craft (19:40) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/33112852

EP 237: Navigating Your 30s 07/30/2024

EP 237: Navigating Your 30s TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) ButcherBox (1:05) Rarebird Coffee (2:10) Ekster (3:00) New scenery (4:05) Recent Riverside wildfires (9:40) What the hell is reality? (11:15) Goof moves (13:10) Stubbing your toe (15:00) Hitting your 30s (27:05) The deviated septum (29:30) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/32307517

EP 236: Why Everyone Hates the Middle Seat in Economy Class 07/19/2024

EP 236: Why Everyone Hates the Middle Seat in Economy Class A fantastic discussion in the park during golden hour on Zaid's return from the middle east, why everybody hates the experience of sitting in the middle seat on an airplane, the beauty of California, Gavin Newsom, the utility of travel, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Intro (0:50) Ekster (0:51) ButcherBox (1:45) RareBird Coffee (2:30) Terrible flights (5:10) Airplane turbulence (6:30) Zaid's Jordan visit (10:20) Nothing beats California, but... (14:55) A citizen of the Earth (17:30) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/32178802

EP 235: We’re Looking For A New Studio! 06/28/2024

EP 235: We’re Looking For A New Studio! 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/31894242

EP 234: Anjan Katta (Founder of Daylight Computer Co) 05/02/2024

EP 234: Anjan Katta (Founder of Daylight Computer Co) We welcome the founder of the Daylight Computer Company, Anjan Katta. He's on a mission to create healthier technology free of toxic artificial blue light, flicker, and non-native EMF for the next generation. We were truly floored by his guest appearance onto the podcast, and we hope that you understand the importance of this episode. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) QWERTY (2:20) Social coordination problems (4:30) Flicker-free (7:00) Story of heartbreak & hope (14:40) Importance of circadian educators (15:25) The 3 ways Anjan thinks about light (21:10) Bringing color to Daylight Computer Co (24:30) Using color responsibly (29:10) A systemic problem (35:50) Future possibilities (39:00) The importance of space in your routine (40:55) Anjan's favorite aspect of the Daylight Computer (45:00) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/30601278

EP 233: The Diddler 04/16/2024

EP 233: The Diddler 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/30580623

EP 232: A Husband's 20 Year Vow of Silence 04/16/2024

EP 232: A Husband's 20 Year Vow of Silence 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/30450538

EP 231: Are You Directionally Challenged? 04/15/2024

EP 231: Are You Directionally Challenged? 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/30312508

EP 230: Every 2000s Kid Remembers This 04/15/2024

EP 230: Every 2000s Kid Remembers This 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/30160158

EP 229: Work ANYWHERE On Your OWN Schedule with TheShftApp 04/15/2024

EP 229: Work ANYWHERE On Your OWN Schedule with TheShftApp 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: 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29744063

EP 228: Ibrahim Abdelhafeez On Values & Family 01/24/2024

EP 228: Ibrahim Abdelhafeez On Values & Family 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. 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29623188

EP 227: Dr. Abud Bakri 01/19/2024

EP 227: Dr. Abud Bakri We welcome the most BASED doctor out there, and a dear friend who has been on the podcast before, Dr. Abud Bakri. He's a wealth of knowledge on all things health and wellness. We dive into light environment, POMC, Testosterone, circadian biology, the deep brain structures and more. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sunscreen and skin (1:30) Welcoming Dr. Abud Bakri (2:20) Abud's growth on Twitter (5:00) Toxic health space (6:20) Nocebo extremists (7:08) Gut health & microbiome (9:40) Circadian friendly pooping (12:25) Seasonal fermentation and variety (13:55) POMC & leptin-melanocortin pathway (17:55) Light and POMC neurons (18:50) Leptin resistance (22:45) Consequences of circadian disruption (26:00) Artificial light vs sunlight (29:35) Blue light blockers (30:35) Traditional wisdom around sunlight (33:10) Circadian friendly light (35:25) Intuitive understanding (36:50) Sleep cycles & growth hormone (40:00) Light & dark cycle (41:35) Abud's current health interests (42:45) Testosterone epidemic (45:50) Surfer to corporate spectrum (48:00) Spontaneous cancer remission (51:50) The brain (54:00) Abud 15 years from now (57:20) Educating everyday people (1:00:30) Social media and social status (1:02:30) Weak forebrains (1:07:15) Lack of masculine culture (1:10:50) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29551243

EP 226: Aws Salahaldin 01/18/2024

EP 226: Aws Salahaldin 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 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29540233

EP 225: The Birthday Blues 01/17/2024

EP 225: The Birthday Blues Do you ever suffer from the cursed birthday blues? This episode has you covered as we comprehensively cover everything about your day of birth and why there's a lot more to the story than meets the eye. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:10) Birthday boy in the house (4:25) The significance of a birthday (6:30) First birthday as a father (7:35) A brief history of birthdays (13:15) Human drive to celebrate (14:35) Celebrate birth, but not death? (19:10) Mourning (19:50) People hating their birthday (24:00) Are they overrated? (27:25) Should you avoid celebrating? (28:45) Birthday sadness is real (30:00) The passage of time (35:00) Reflections (38:00) What is a good birthday? (40:30) What is a bad birthday? (42:30) 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: 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: 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! /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29521353

EP 224: You're Not Eating Enough Meat 01/08/2024

EP 224: You're Not Eating Enough Meat We welcome our newest sponsor ButcherBox by giving you a masterclass on all things meat in relation to health. Support the podcast and get yourself some of the highest-quality meat out there with ButcherBox's special Choose Your Own Offer promotion! You can select your choice of either free Salmon, free Chicken Breast, or free Ground Beef to have in every box for a year AND a $20 off coupon code at checkout. You can also use code 2AMPODCAST for the same deal. Take advantage of this deal here because it will be gone by January 31st: TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Our new sponsor ButcherBox (1:43) A juicy intro (2:50) What is red meat? (6:40) Nutrition facts & bioavailability (10:45) Hunter-gatherer context (12:55) Poor study design (14:50) Animal quality of life (19:00) The difference in taste (20:50) On "Grass-Fed" labels (22:00) Fish & chicken (22:50) Importance of adequate protein intake (24:00) Muscle-wasting (25:10) Vitamins and minerals (28:00) High protein can help with obesity (31:00) Outro OTHER SPONSORS: 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! EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: /episode/index/show/the2ampodcast/id/29343968

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