Mark Steadman
Appears in 96 Episodes
Spike me, daddy
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.Link...
I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel
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
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 ...
Tasty meat fire
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 Tulleken...
This is your podcast on mushrooms
Brace yourself – Mark’s developing a theory of existence.LinksCosmo Sheldrake
We all know blue Dave
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
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 Yo...
The Darkenshrub epiphany
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...
What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?
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
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 ...
Biscuits the size of cat heads
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 Go...
Is this what edging is?
The boys discuss Mark's doppelgänger, and Brendan's plans for him (Mark, not the doppelgänger).
Save the date
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 P...
How do it know?
Profound insights and entertaining takes on life's quirks.This episode delves into a rich tapestry of personal experiences, legal challenges, and engaging banter, high...
He think's he's people
Exploring Personal Identities, Happiness, and Human ExperiencesMark and Brendan discuss individualism, happiness, and personal identity, particularly gender identity. ...
What's in your breakfast burrito please
Cycling, Personal Reflections, and Drug ExperiencesMark starts with some cycling anecdotes that include several instances of bike theft and the acquisition of an e-bik...
The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge
Legal Battles, Lifestyle Changes, and the Value of ChoiceBeginning with a detailed account of a legal arbitration, where Brendan recalls a revelation about contract te...
The Silent Retreat
Silence, Social Awkwardness, and Streamlining Podcasts: A Journey of Personal and Professional GrowthThis episode delves into the social intricacies of Brendan’s path ...
Outing our shadows
A Conversational Odyssey on Growth, Challenges, and Game Mechanics.Mark and Brendan share personal transformation stories, from overcoming health and self-esteem chall...
Everything you know is wrong
Navigating Change and Creative FulfillmentThe conversation shifts towards the importance of meeting various needs through creative outlets and work, examining the pitf...