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Supply and Demand Podcast

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Out of college and situated in different careers, four best friends reconvene monthly to supply big ideas, demand interesting questions, and have an all-around good time.

Location:

United States

Description:

Out of college and situated in different careers, four best friends reconvene monthly to supply big ideas, demand interesting questions, and have an all-around good time.

Language:

English

Contact:

617-849-2575


Episodes

The Art of Big Things

5/29/2023
What do Bud Light, Star Wars and the American banking industry have in common? The Supply and Demand boys think these and other enterprises have become too big, and dissect the fine line between growing something good and sustaining what made it good, between charm and greed, between Chick-Fil-A and TGI Fridays. They also answer some inquisitive listener mail. Dive into the best episode yet and respond with your thoughts!

Duration:01:38:14

American Teacher Warrior

4/10/2023
It's official. Greg has hung up his teacher hat for a new job in education policy research, and now, he tells all. Nate, Mike, and Steven ask away about true teacher stories and the state of middle school education in 2023. They learn about the Reset Room, chronic misbehavers, parent-teacher conferences, Tiktok, Borgs, and the Mount Midoriyama of teaching certifications. To hear more of Greg's perspective on education policy, check out his Substack newsletter, Armchair Thoughts: armchairthoughts.substack.com

Duration:01:37:11

Beyond the Monkey Brain

3/6/2023
Biomedical engineer and Supply and Demand brethren Sam Palczewski joins the podcast for a deep discussion on artificial intelligence. ChatGPT is just the beginning. How will humanity deal with the threat - or perhaps opportunity - of the Singularity looming on the horizon? And what is the Singularity, anyway? Sam walks through all of this and more as the boys inquire about the future of industry, education, and human experience in a world of artificial general intelligence. On a related note, Greg helps shed light on a mysterious story about a chatbot that speaks in puns.

Duration:01:48:23

Winning at Losing

2/6/2023
The suppliers return from winter recess to discuss the state of gambling in the 21st century. Mike reflects on high stakes in the NFL, Steven shares war stories from the poker table, Nate reminisces on one fateful day trading GameStop stock, and Greg steadies the ship with more sage financial wisdom. Are you reaping the benefits of a democratized playing field -- or falling prey to a new scheme in American capitalism? Listen now to find out!

Duration:01:16:59

The Death of Sports

12/19/2022
Steven's been watching the World Cup and has some thoughts on the future of America's pastime. The demand-dudes go fully down the rabbit hole about the rise of soccer in America, the softening of football, the Moneyballification of baseball, the ascent of eSports, and the increasingly blurry line between sports, athletics, and hobbies. In other news, Nate shares his true feelings about Imagine Dragons and Greg drops a conspiracy theory bomb.

Duration:01:40:16

Bang for the Buck

11/18/2022
The boys don't know much, but they do know what college was like and how much it cost them. In this episode, Nate asks his college-accredited co-hosts to reflect on the important decisions of their higher education journey and the utility of their bachelor's degrees in life so far. Another round of listener mail also gets the guys going about viking accessories, core memories, middle school fashion and Italian cuisine.

Duration:01:53:15

Carry the Fire

10/17/2022
The boys kick off the long-awaited podcast reboot with a lively discussion of post-apocalyptic fiction, its persistence as a genre, and the age-old question of how one might survive a zombie apocalypse. To guide the discussion, Greg flexed his teacher muscles by assigning his fellow co-hosts and post-apocalyptic-panelists with homework to review classic books, movies and video games such as The Stand, The Road, World War Z, and The Last of Us. After this deep dive, the boys answer some Fall-related listener mail. Send more fan questions @supplydemandpod on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes coming soon.

Duration:02:06:37

The Podcast Strikes Back

9/19/2022
It's been two long years since Nate, Greg, Mike and Steven produced regular episodes of the Supply and Demand Podcast. Where are they now? In this special trailer episode, the boys give life updates and set expectations for the return of the podcast scheduled to debut in October 2022. Join us for the ride @supplydemandpod on all social media platforms and get ready to rekindle your relationship with your favorite podcast.

Duration:00:13:10

Supply-Side Special: How to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine

10/12/2020
In the first ever Supply-Side Special, a new periodic interview series by the Supply and Demand Podcast, Mike sits down with John D'Orsi, Drug Product Process Engineer at Sanofi Pasteur - the largest vaccine company in the world and one of the companies currently testing a vaccine for COVID-19. In the episode, John discusses what goes on behind the scenes in the development of a vaccine and how the normally multi-year production of a vaccine is being accelerated to combat COVID-19 safely and effectively. We look forward to producing more Supply-Side Specials in the future!

Duration:00:12:45

I Believe in Science

9/21/2020
Season Four debuts with Nate reflecting on Joe Biden's social media presence and asking big questions about what it means to believe in science. The boys don't arrive at solid answers before discussing Newtonian physics, presidential polling, relationship ethics and the Magna Carta.

Duration:00:54:17

Silver Linings

5/8/2020
The boys hold one last coronavirus press conference to conclude Season Three of the podcast, discussing both hardships and silver linings that have they have endured so far and that lie ahead for humanity: jigsaw puzzles, Zoom classes, family haircuts, and memory foam mattresses included. Steven jumps in at the end for some inspirational words.

Duration:01:06:58

A Step Above The Rest

4/30/2020
Greg interviews the gang about their favorite cartoons, movies, cartoon movies and brands of light beer as they rest on their laurels from a successful merchandise campaign.

Duration:00:57:36

Fun and Unfun Facts

4/22/2020
The historic second-ever piece of podcast fan mail sends the boys talking about survival skills, anger issues, nostalgic music, inspirational quotes and brands of cereal which they most identify with. Submit your own questions on Twitter or Instagram @supplydemandpod ! "Boolin" shirts still on sale at www.bonfire.com/boolin ! Get ready for the summer!

Duration:00:59:44

Kitchen Nightmares

4/13/2020
The Supply and Demand boys hustle their new merchandise after Greg performs a live unboxing of a mysterious piece of mail addressed to Mike that he found at their apartment. In hope of a better tomorrow, we then discuss the first things we want to do post-quarantine, like starting a four-piece acoustic band with Nate on tambourine and Steven beatboxing. Shirts and tanks for summertime boolin' available now at: www.bonfire.com/boolin.

Duration:00:46:44

Breaking the News

4/7/2020
Will joins the podcast to share his story of escaping the coronavirus pandemic while studying abroad in Israel and to analyze the crisis from the eyes of a journalism major... later, the boys move on to lighter quarantine topics like beer brewing, Tiger King, and getting as ripped as Paul Ryan. Follow along with our coronavirus analysis using this map: https://google.com/covid19-map/?hl=en . Stay safe.

Duration:01:02:48

Quarantine Boolin'

3/30/2020
In light of the apocalypse, the boys tune in remotely to discuss the college coronavirus experience, what the return normalcy might look like, and how they have dealt with life in quarantine... it includes Dr. Fauci, James Bond, TikTok, and research about astronauts. Be safe, take care of your loved ones, follow government guidelines, and stay tuned for more remote episodes of Supply and Demand.

Duration:01:08:11

The Coldest Truth

3/19/2020
Abu, a free thinker and political isolationist, joins the podcast to share his mission of challenging deeply-held opinions. With the coronavirus pandemic escalating and misinformation rapidly spreading, the boys discuss what Puerto Rico, Santa Claus, God of War, Marxism, Good Will Hunting and setting the dinner table can teach us about telling the truth – and the real risks of lying. Stay safe during these trying times! Wash your hands, practice social distancing, and take care of your loved...

Duration:00:51:33

The Big Kahuna

3/9/2020
Greg atones for two recent predictions that he got totally wrong: the Coronavirus is still here and Joe Biden won Super Tuesday. At world's end, the boys talk Plague Inc, the Monroe Doctrine, and venting asteroid dust out of the atmosphere with a giant leaf-blower.

Duration:00:53:19

Driving Blind

3/2/2020
Lauren studies sleep and memory at a Netflix-famous biology lab at UMass. She joins the podcast to discuss the brave new world of her research and then hear out Nate's story of a bad Monday which included a broken car alternator, a bloody nose and a blind iPhone saleswoman. Greg steers the conversation down an insensitive direction and supplies a few aimless tangents along the way.

Duration:00:36:49

Banana Hammocks

2/24/2020
Chloe enters the podcast arena to share thoughts about her time at Quinsigamond Community College and help Steven figure out why people wear shorts in the winter – as well as fuzzy Crocs, Nike midcalves, and unorthodox male swimwear. Meanwhile, Greg yearns for the metric system as he prepares to cook chicken broccoli alfredo for his girlfriend.

Duration:00:43:47