Episodes

  • #168 - Jacinta Jaye
    Jan 24 2025

    Jacinta Jaye is an Australian comedian, scriptwriter and musician musician with rock band Tequila Mockingbyrd. Transitioning to stand-up comedy in 2022, she quickly made her mark as a Victorian State Finalist in the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival RAW Comedy Competition. She also hosts the podcast All Sweet with Jacinta Jaye.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #167 - Donald Robertson | How to Transform Your Life with Simple Stoic Principals
    Jan 17 2025

    Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist and writer who focuses on the practical use of Stoicism in everyday life. His works, such as "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Verissimus," delve into the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism, making these ideas easy to understand. Robertson also explores the connection between Stoicism and modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), while emphasizing the profound impact of Socrates on Stoic ethics and critical thinking. His approach blends ancient philosophy with contemporary psychology, providing insights for building resilience and fostering personal development.

    EPISODE CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Podcasting Mishaps and Lessons Learned
    02:04 The Resurgence of Stoicism
    10:02 Cultural Shifts and Stoicism's Appeal
    19:12 Rhetoric, Politics, and Modern Manipulation
    30:11 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stoicism
    36:31 The Challenge of Communicating Psychology
    39:07 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stoicism
    44:54 The Evolution of Psychotherapy
    48:17 The Stoic Perspective on Emotions
    57:43 Identifying Triggers and Emotions
    01:05:41 The Role of Anger in Emotional Responses

    TRANSCRIPT:
    https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8f3dc1f/transcript.txt

    PODCAST INFO:

    YouTube: / @tysonpopplestone9467
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUY...
    RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/popculture

    SOCIALS:
    - Instagram: / tysonpopplestone
    - YouTube: / @tysonpopplestone9467


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #166 - 2025 Time Q & A | The Tyson Popplestone Show
    Jan 10 2025

    Tys answers a heap of your questions on a heap of different subjects! Enjoy.

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    30 mins
  • #165 - Small Town Kid | The Tyson Popplestone Show
    Jan 3 2025

    In this episode Tyson asks about his encounter with a brown snake, living in a small town, Tom Brady, life with young kids, his new sauna and a heap more.

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    30 mins
  • #164 - Dr Russ Harris | The Happiness Trap
    Dec 11 2024

    Russ Harris, a medical doctor and psychotherapist, is a renowned expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He gained widespread recognition for his book The Happiness Trap, which debunks common myths about happiness and provides actionable strategies to manage stress and lead a more meaningful life. Harris has also trained countless professionals globally, focusing on making ACT techniques practical and easy to understand.

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    52 mins
  • #163 - William Porter | Alcohol Explained
    Dec 3 2024

    William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, explores the mental and physical impact of alcohol, focusing on addiction and recovery. His work combines personal experience with research to offer practical advice for understanding and breaking free from alcohol dependency.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #161 - Dr Stephen Hicks | The Intersection of Reality and Philosophy
    Nov 28 2024

    Stephen Hicks is a philosopher and educator recognized for his analysis of postmodernism, ethics, and intellectual history. He has authored books including Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault and Nietzsche and the Nazis. Hicks is also a lecturer for the Peterson Academy, where he teaches courses like "Postmodern Philosophy," exploring the development of 20th-century ideas and their cultural implications. His work often delves into the relationships between philosophy, politics, and societal trends.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #160 - Anna Rosling Rönnlund | The World is Going Better Than You Think
    Nov 13 2024

    Anna Rosling Rönnlund is a co-author of Factfulness and co-founder of Gapminder, where she champions the use of data to promote a clearer, more fact-based view of global development. Through Factfulness, she aims to help people overcome common misconceptions about the world, encouraging critical thinking and a more accurate understanding of global progress and challenges.

    EPISODE CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Perception vs. Reality: Understanding Global Progress
    06:02 Misinformation and Public Knowledge
    12:07 The Systematic Errors in Public Perception
    18:08 Why Some Topics Feel Delicate
    23:57 The Need for Practical Skills in Society
    31:55 The Joy of Data Exploration
    39:41 The Art of Data Presentation
    48:00 The Importance of Neutral Data
    56:19 Future Projects and Educational Tools

    TRANSCRIPT:
    https://share.transistor.fm/s/a43a8a68/transcript.txt

    PODCAST INFO:

    YouTube: / @tysonpopplestone9467
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUY...
    RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/popculture

    SOCIALS:
    - Instagram: / tysonpopplestone
    - YouTube: / @tysonpopplestone9467


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    1 hr and 5 mins