Brendan Hutchins

Brendan Hutchins


Appears in 39 Episodes

An answer without a question, or the profound necessity of rest

An answer without a question, or the profound necessity of rest

Episode 42 · · 01:08:46

Wholesome Surprises and the Power of RestExplore the joy of wholesome TV content and  personal encounters with the streaming service Dropout, highlighting shows like 'Game Changer', ...

The Struggle for Quality in a Sea of Grifters

The Struggle for Quality in a Sea of Grifters

Episode 41 · · 01:04:28

Frustrations with substandard podcast editing, the challenges of maintaining a high-quality freelance business, mental and physical pressures, and an insightful conversation about Ap...

What we talk about when we talk about care

What we talk about when we talk about care

Episode 40 · · 01:47:22

Mark wants the people he works with to be delighted, and Brendan is opting out of Amazon.LinksMacWhisper

Spike me, daddy

Spike me, daddy

Episode 39 · · 55:05

Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches… and they both discuss ease and craft.LinksDigital Minima...

I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel

I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel

Episode 38 · · 01:17:00

Mark echoes a fundamental question: “What are you doing to make yourself more attractive and interesting?”.So You've Been Publicly Shamed, by Jon Ronson

Rattling around like Marley’s ghost

Rattling around like Marley’s ghost

Episode 37 · · 01:05:26

What do you give up once you’ve given up – to quote a popular Irish sitcom – cigarettes, alcohol, and roller-blading? Joy? Is it joy next?This one’s spicy if you’re a puritan. Otherw...

Tasty meat fire

Tasty meat fire

Episode 36 · · 52:29

The one where Mark and Brendan build a new society.LinksUltra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?, by Chris van TullekenWhy doing more ...

This is your podcast on mushrooms

This is your podcast on mushrooms

Episode 35 · · 42:39

Brace yourself – Mark’s developing a theory of existence.LinksCosmo Sheldrake

We all know blue Dave

We all know blue Dave

Episode 34 · · 52:33

Brendan throws down a debate for the boys to chew over. Wish them luck!LinksThis is democracy manifest (”A succulent Chinese meal”)

The thing about rollercoasters

The thing about rollercoasters

Episode 33 · · 58:31

Strap in, pull the safety bar down tight, and prepare to launch deep into some stuff in this episode.LinksFrequency illusion (Baader–Meinhof phenomenon)I Will Teach You to be Rich: N...

The Darkenshrub epiphany

The Darkenshrub epiphany

Episode 32 · · 01:16:37

Mark went to London and met Rory Sutherland, and Brendan has a communion with the universe.Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, by ...

What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?

What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?

Episode 31 · · 01:02:32

Mark can’t get arrested in this town, Gen X is clapping back, and Brendan’s playing a game but he needs it for his work.

Anything can be food if you want it to be

Anything can be food if you want it to be

Episode 30 · · 49:52

The boys wrestle with the question of man vs bear, explore the fertility epidemic, and deliver an update on Brendan’s arbitration.LinksHow pollution is causing a male fertility crisi...

Biscuits the size of cat heads

Biscuits the size of cat heads

Episode 29 · · 01:01:12

Brendan kicks the new calorie knowledge, Mark talks about his vision and not his Vision Pro, and Brendan takes Mark on a virtual tour of the NFT Museum.LinksWeb3 is Going GreatThe Wo...

Is this what edging is?

Is this what edging is?

Episode 28 · · 01:10:22

The boys discuss Mark's doppelgänger, and Brendan's plans for him (Mark, not the doppelgänger).

Save the date

Save the date

Episode 27 · · 01:04:15

Brendan discovers his food is continuing to Gaslighting him, Mark meets the Mayor of Bike Shed, and plans begin for Brendan’s 40th.LinksVector theory of changeNo Bad Parts: Healing T...

How do it know?

How do it know?

Episode 26 · · 01:12:47

Profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.This episode delves into a rich tapestry of personal experiences, legal challenges, and engaging banter, highlighting the Br...

He think's he's people

He think's he's people

Episode 25 · · 01:09:38

Exploring Personal Identities, Happiness, and Human ExperiencesMark and Brendan discuss individualism, happiness, and personal identity, particularly gender identity. They discuss so...

What's in your breakfast burrito please

What's in your breakfast burrito please

Episode 24 · · 50:09

Cycling, Personal Reflections, and Drug ExperiencesMark starts with some cycling anecdotes that include several instances of bike theft and the acquisition of an e-bike. The discussi...

The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge

The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge

Episode 23 · · 01:01:55

Legal Battles, Lifestyle Changes, and the Value of ChoiceBeginning with a detailed account of a legal arbitration, where Brendan recalls a revelation about contract terms that could ...

The Silent Retreat

The Silent Retreat

Episode 22 · · 01:15:14

Silence, Social Awkwardness, and Streamlining Podcasts: A Journey of Personal and Professional GrowthThis episode delves into the social intricacies of Brendan’s path to self-improve...

Outing our shadows

Outing our shadows

Episode 21 · · 59:22

A Conversational Odyssey on Growth, Challenges, and Game Mechanics.Mark and Brendan share personal transformation stories, from overcoming health and self-esteem challenges to findin...

Everything you know is wrong

Everything you know is wrong

Episode 20 · · 50:59

Navigating Change and Creative FulfillmentThe conversation shifts towards the importance of meeting various needs through creative outlets and work, examining the pitfalls of setting...

We've got stuff to do, we can't be sticking on Ds

We've got stuff to do, we can't be sticking on Ds

Episode 19 · · 48:40

Mark and Brendan have a banter of a good time discussing updates to a bunch of ongoing topics. Mark updates his Sticky Point Of View from last episode. And later, Mark reveals the ne...

Listen to your own advice

Listen to your own advice

Episode 18 · · 54:16

AI written shownotes:In this episode titled 'Convergence 18', the hosts delve into a plethora of topics, reflecting and sharing personal experiences. Beginning with an intriguing dis...

Being the Internet’s girl next door

Being the Internet’s girl next door

Episode 17 · · 48:42

The latest on Mark’s standup set and Godmode, some quirks of human behaviour, and Mark comes to a realisation on air.LinksAlchemy: The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-N...

It gets a lot harder when you get the ropes involved

It gets a lot harder when you get the ropes involved

Episode 16 · · 01:00:31

Is there mould in your coffee? Charlatans, experts, and is Steven Bartlett really the one to tell the difference? And the fascination with fastingLinksLife in the Fasting Lane: How t...

You can’t spell smart without art

You can’t spell smart without art

Episode 15 · · 26:16

On a shorter-than-usual episode, Brendan shares his journey with EMDR, and Mark won some money on a TV game show with his dad and got a surprise Internet reaction.LinksAnt & Dec's Li...

Just don’t be weird about it

Just don’t be weird about it

Episode 14 · · 01:09:40

Brendan shares updates on Godmode, Mark shares updates on Morning Creative, and they both discover that while we all want to make big improvements to our lives≤, the secret is not to...

In and out of alignment

In and out of alignment

Episode 13 · · 01:07:12

Brendan proves why he is “a dapper wizard”, and Mark shares his worthy goal.LinksSujith RavindranMKBHD on “quitting” YouTubeGodmodeHow to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters, b...