We're a group of idiots who voice-act and play games. I (Taj) am joined by two close friends (Noah and Riley) to talk about random stuff we find interesting.
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Non Player Characters Podcasts
A podcast about the struggles of practicing Stoicism on a daily basis. The show features interviews of people who identify themselves as Stoics and it digs into the nitty-gritty details of how they succeed and how they fail to practice their philosophies.
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Welcome to Boomer's Guide to Brain Rot, where we decode the strange, hilarious, and sometimes confusing slang your kids are using today. If you've ever heard words like "rizz," "Ohio," or "Skibidi Toilet" and had no idea what they meant, this is the show for you. We're here to help parents, teachers, and curious adults navigate the bizarre language of the internet generation—so you can stay informed (and maybe even impress your kids). Join us as we deep dive into the latest viral trends, one ...
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Not great, not terrible—just "mid." We'll explore how "mid" became the go-to term for anything that's mediocre or underwhelming. From movies to meals, find out why Gen Z loves this short, simple way to call out the unimpressive things in life.By Robert
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Put the Fries in the Bag: The New Call for Respect
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4:45Ever heard your kids yell, "Put the fries in the bag"? We'll unpack this line from a viral video that's become a humorous expression of "just do the job right!" Learn how this catchphrase turned into a Gen Z anthem for respect.By Robert
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Ever wondered why teens are pushing their tongues to the roof of their mouths? Welcome to the world of "mewing," a trend that claims to reshape facial structure without surgery. We'll break down the science (or lack of it) and explore why this trend has kids striking jawline poses.By Robert
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We'll explain why Gen Z is calling certain people "NPCs" and what it says about social interactions in a digital world.By Robert
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Yeet: From Throwing Things to Throwing Shade
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4:42Learn about "yeet," a word that started as a dance and has since evolved into an all-purpose exclamation for excitement (or chaos).By Robert
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In this episode of Boomer's Guide to Brain Rot, we dive into the word "Sigma" and its recent rise in popularity among teens and internet culture. Often associated with the "lone wolf" mentality, the term refers to individuals who embrace independence and avoid conforming to societal norms. But where did this idea come from, and why are people adopt…
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Is "rizz" just the new way to say someone's cool? We'll explore this new word for charisma and how it's used in Gen Z circles.By Robert
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Quincy Larson: How the founder of freeCodeCamp uses Stoicism in his daily life
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55:45Quincy Larson is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. He's the founder of freeCodeCamp.org, a non-profit that each year helps thousands of people change their lives by becoming software developers. The organization was founded in 2014 and it has grown to become one of the worlds most popular learning platforms for aspiring developers.Qui…
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Hampus Jakobsson: "Think of life as a video game and other people as non-player characters"
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57:51In this episode, I interview entrepreneur, investor and Stoic practitioner Hampus Jakobsson. Hampus was previously the founder of TAT, which he sold to BlackBerry in 2010. He then moved onto investing in companies, and has to date invested in over 100 startups. Today, he works as a venture partner at Bluebird Capital where he focuses on climate cha…
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Fernando Agüero: How journaling helped Fernando transition from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset
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42:36In today’s episode, I interview Fernando Agüero. He’s a developer, product manager, podcast host, and the author of the book “The Success Hacker“. Fernando has an impressive journaling practice going on, so we drill into the details of it. We talk about the tools he uses, the questions he asks himself and what he does make sure he doesn’t fall off …
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Non Player Characters Episode 3: The Good, The Bad, and The Kuroba
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1:15:07Latest episode of Non-Player Characters
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Non Player Characters Episode 2: The Prince of Jump Force
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1:02:30In Episode 2, the crew talks about video game news such as Speedrunning and the PUBG vs. Epic games lawsuit. They also discuss their weeks and talk about anime in the process.
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Non Player Characters Episode 1: E3 Thoughts
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1:05:34Welcome to Episode 1 of Non Player Characters! We're a group of assholes who voice-act and play games. I (Taj) am joined by two close friends (Noah and Riley) to talk about random stuff we find interesting. In this episode, we discuss and review E3.
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