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  • Rigid Morality, Mac Miller’s Drugs and Driving on Tomatoes

    Rigid Morality, Mac Miller’s Drugs and Driving on Tomatoes
    2024/08/09
    In this episode, Joel and Sam dive into the complexities of rigid morality and how it shapes our views on right and wrong. They share personal stories and debate whether strict moral standards help or hinder us. The conversation takes a poignant turn as they discuss Mac Miller's struggle with mental health and drug use, examining how his music reflects his battle. But don’t worry, it’s not all heavy—there are plenty of laughs, quirky insights, and unexpected tangents along the way. Tune in for a mix of humor, honest conversation, and thoughtful reflections on life, morality, and everything in between. Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠ Timestamps: 0:00 Zinger 0:13 Intro 0:21 Advantages of Rigid Morality 2:20 Mac Miller 4:18 Reacting to Moral Issues and Questions 5:23 Disclaimer?? 6:14 Getting Better in Mental Health 7:04 Asking for Help 7:50 Upbringing Impact on Perscpective 8:25 Scales of Wrong and Right, Tomatoes 11:00 Knaaawledge - Tai Lopez and other Gurus 12:30 Creator Inflation, Joel’s a Creator 13:25 Should you care about other people’s emotions? 17:13 Trying to be more senstive to people 18:20 People I find difficult. People who don’t know why they do what they do. 19:24 Getting far in life by being ignorant 21:20 People who have been through shit, and have been shaped by that. 23:30 People who hate Joel 24:40 Why Joel has so many friends 25:30 Joel and Sam hate themself 26:53 They’re not really friends 28:50 Does Sam enjoy this? 29:16 Joel hasn’t edited the previous episodes 29:50 Recommending other podcasts 31:04 Reverse reverse psychology 31:20 Thank you Sam 32:11 Brain Dead Parts & Outro
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    33 分
  • Annoying People, Selective Relationships & Other Things You Can Easily Google

    Annoying People, Selective Relationships & Other Things You Can Easily Google
    2024/07/19
    In this episode of "Absolutely Relative," Joel and Sam dive into the quirks and challenges of social interactions, from the annoyances of reading the room to the complexities of selective relationships. Joel shares his struggles with social cues and how they impact his relationships, while Sam talks about being picky with friends and the importance of emotional intelligence. Expect lots of laughs, candid moments, and some deep reflections on what makes friendships work (or not!). Whether you're the life of the party or the awkward one in the corner, this episode has something relatable for everyone. Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠ Timestamps: 0:00 Zinger 0:18 Intro 0:29 Joel VS The World 1:37 People Love Me / Hate Me 3:13 Our Different Personalities 3:45 Sam's Selective Friendship Theory 4:15 You're Not a Bad Person 5:45 Compromises in Relationships 6:28 Perfection is Boring 7:15 The Full Joel Experience 7:58 Framing The Issue 9:53 Not Everyone's Gonna Talk About It 11:45 The Difficult Type of People 13:25 Joel's Gripe with Unwritten Rules 16:25 Joel VS Client 17:56 Insulting My Intelligence 20:13 No Issue in Asking to Gaining Clarity 21:56 Navigating Group Tension 23:56 Confrontation Is The Way 26:16 Just Ask! 26:56 Sassy Sam 27:46 I AM DUMB! But You Can't Tell Me That! 28:26 Sam's Approach to Open Team Communication 29:17 Nothing Wrong with Asking for Specificity 30:36 Baseless Dislike / Red Flags 32:56 Giving People The Benefit Of The Doubt 33:56 Emotional Intelligence 34:56 Sam and Joel's Approach to Problem Solving in Relationships 37:36 Thought First / Emotion First 39:14 Sam's Hesitation To Comfort People 41:36 The Sign of Maturity 42:16 Social Preferences 43:24 The Rigid View of Goodness 44:36 Assuming Good Intentions 46:11 Being The Bigger Person 47:36 Outro
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    48 分
  • Coffee, Customers, Compromises and other C words

    Coffee, Customers, Compromises and other C words
    2024/04/08

    In this episode, Sam and Joel dive into the world of customer service and the challenges that come with it. They share a hilarious story about a customer's unusual request and the struggles to meet their expectations. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding customer needs and the delicate balance between providing excellent service and dealing with difficult individuals. They also explore the concept of selling one's soul, highlighting the compromises often made in various industries. The hosts reflect on their personal experiences and share insights into navigating challenging client interactions. Tune in as Sam and Joel provide entertaining anecdotes and thought-provoking discussions about the intricacies of customer service, industry ethics, and the art of handling difficult customers.

    Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Website: ⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠ Threads: ⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠

    Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠

    Timestamps: 00:00 Opening Remarks and Podcast Introduction 00:24 The Extra Hot Latte Saga 05:05 The Art of Customer Service in the Coffee Industry 10:17 Navigating the Acting World: Values vs. Roles 15:34 Navigating Industry Ethics and Boundaries 16:33 The Reality of Portraying Characters 17:25 Understanding Roles Within a Team 21:06 The Importance of Context in Judgments 24:12 Embracing Change and Open Conversations 27:44 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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    29 分
  • Pretentious Coffee Snobs & Getting Paid For Work

    Pretentious Coffee Snobs & Getting Paid For Work
    2024/03/25

    Join Sam and Joel where they dive deep into the fascinating world of coffee, in an episode filled with humor, passion, and a dash of pretentiousness. Listen as they explore everything from the art of brewing, the nuances of coffee snobbery, the intriguing aspects of the coffee industry, and the debate on what makes the perfect cup. They also delve into the tricky topic of pricing and valuing one's craft, whether in comedy or coffee, offering interesting insights on how they navigate their respective industries.

    Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠

    Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠

    Timestamps: 00:00 The Pretentious World of Coffee Connoisseurship 00:23 The Craftsmanship Behind Coffee Appreciation 02:38 Bridging the Gap: Specialty vs. Commercial Coffee 05:42 The High Price of Coffee Snobbery 06:14 Exploring the Intricacies of Coffee Pricing 08:35 The Creative and Professional Life of a Comic and Architect 12:52 Quantifying Effort and Pricing in Creative Industries 15:16 The Art and Economics of Coffee Pricing 16:02 Behind the Scenes: The Coffee Roaster's Perspective 16:42 The Value of Money and Effort in the Coffee Industry 17:35 Navigating Personal Value and Industry Standards
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    33 分
  • Gaslighting Yourself, Getting Addicted and Shrinking Your Brain

    Gaslighting Yourself, Getting Addicted and Shrinking Your Brain
    2024/03/11
    Sam and Joel engage in a humorous and meandering conversation while recording outdoors. They touch on topics like sleep patterns, mental health, and the impact of sleep deprivation on the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex. They also recount a recent talk they attended on mental health and share a light-hearted bet involving coffee and joke-telling. The episode is filled with banter, self-deprecating humor, and playful discussions about life's challenges and the concept of gaslighting oneself. Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠ Timestamps: Start (00:00) The simulation (00:00:31) Sam and Joel joke about being in a simulation within a simulation. Sleep and brain shrinkage (00:01:02) Discussion about the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex. Elephant in the room (00:02:40) Sam and Joel banter about the metaphorical elephant in the room. Mental health talk (00:03:37) Reference to a talk about counseling, mental health, depression, and anxiety. Coffee and jokes (00:04:47) Sam fulfills a bet by making Joel a coffee and telling a joke. Gaslighting and humor (00:06:23) Discussion about gaslighting and humor, with references to tattoos and stickers. Music preferences (00:13:33) Sam and Joel discuss their music preferences and favorite artists. Dependency on coffee (00:16:09) Joel talks about his dependency on caffeine and the need for intervention. Work environment and motivation (00:19:11) Joel reflects on the lack of motivation in a semi-corporate work environment. Being a poor jerk (00:20:20) Sam and Joel joke about the perks of being a poor jerk compared to a rich jerk. The jerk life (00:20:30) Sam jokes about choosing the "jerk life" and identifies as a comic. Podcasters' opinions (00:21:31) Sam and Joel banter about sharing their opinions as podcasters. Mental health discussion (00:22:20) Sam introduces a conversation about mental health. Clickbait and waffling (00:23:21) Sam and Joel discuss the value of their podcast content and joke about waffling. Recording mishap (00:23:52) Sam and Joel talk about a previous episode recording and its quality. Posting dogshit (00:25:13) Sam and Joel discuss their willingness to post subpar content.
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    26 分
  • Becoming Homeless, Shooting Babies & Other Questionable Advice.

    Becoming Homeless, Shooting Babies & Other Questionable Advice.
    2023/07/10
    During this podcast episode, Joel and Sam engage in lighthearted banter about various topics. They discuss the potential for their podcast to become stale and joke about finding new people to entertain. They touch on mental health briefly, acknowledging their own imperfections and the importance of seeking help. They playfully discuss the phrase "shoot the baby" as a metaphor for challenging biases. They talk about their personal lives, including their diagnoses of ADHD and autism. They humorously discuss the absurdity of their podcast and make jokes about being canceled and Starbucks coffee. They end by discussing the potential impact of a new Apple product and playfully advise the audience not to die until the next episode. Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠ Timestamps: Start (00:00:00) The Perils of Podcasting [00:00:00] Joel and Sam discuss the potential for their podcast to be canceled and their unconventional idea of selling CDs under bridges. The Walkman Nostalgia [00:02:11] Joel and Sam reminisce about the Walkman and discuss its appeal to music enthusiasts and audio files. Perception and Reality [00:05:09] Joel and Sam delve into the philosophical concept of perception and reality, discussing how reality is subjective and can be shaped by perception. The concept of "shooting the baby" [00:10:54] Explains the metaphorical meaning of "shooting the baby" as a way to challenge biases and approach conversations with an open mind. The discussion on mental health [00:15:37] Touches on the topic of mental health, including ADHD and autism, and the perception of fun and ignorance. The idea of homelessness as a philosophical pursuit [00:18:57] Parodies the idea of embracing homelessness as a way to transcend societal norms and avoid expenses like rent and electricity. The Pricing of Virtual Reality [00:22:58] Discussion on the cost of virtual reality and its potential impact on people's perception of value. Saving Words for Part Three [00:22:58] Joel and Sam jokingly discuss saving their words for the next episode and teasing the audience about what to expect. Signing Off [00:24:11] Sam thanks the audience for listening and encourages them to live their lives.
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    24 分
  • The Absolutely Relative Trailer

    The Absolutely Relative Trailer
    2023/07/03

    We don't know what we're doing.

    Sam’s Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/s_tdp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Joel’s Links: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@joelchinta?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://joelchinta.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@joelchinta⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://threads.net/@joelchinta⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelchinta⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/chintajoel⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/joelchinta⁠⁠

    Podcast Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@absorelatively⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2hg8gupVR8nFHV0CEJXsYd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/absolutely-relative/id1662098963⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on All Other Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absolutelyrelative⁠⁠
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    1 分