Synopsis
Cem and Wayne are on a mission to support millennials to live more intentionally by building a life that fosters purposeful, transformative experiences.We believe that technology and the global connected economy, built on trust and relationships, is empowering young people to be able to live authentically whether thats building a profitable business, social-enterprise, creative side-hustle or simply finding a career that genuinely lights you up.Every week Cem and Wayne try to decode what it means to live a good life in modern times. Whether its dealing with the pressures of social media, robots stealing your job or finally sticking it to your boss, Powerful Nonsense will keep your ears entertained and your tummy tickled.
Episodes
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#211 The Freelance Future & Smart Surveillance
04/05/2018 Duration: 38minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne explain why more and more millennials want control over their lives by taking up freelance opportunities. How high tech surveillance may change out society as well as track our emotional states. Finally, could your home security give you feedback on your relationship? Find out in this weeks episode of Powerful Nonsense! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/211
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#210 The Unglamorous Pursuit
27/04/2018 Duration: 31minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why we need to develop grit to pursue our entrepreneurial or creative dreams. We share why chasing a life on your terms may involve a lot less glamour than expected especially early on and why always being accountable to your effort will help you to keep your skin in the game! References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/210
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#209 Job Hopping And Brain Backups!
20/04/2018 Duration: 40minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne decide whether job hopping makes you look flakey or ambitious, we also ask the question, "would you store your memories digitally with fatal consequences?" Join us technophiles for another techsploration into the future! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/209
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#208 Tech Junkies And Concept Killers
13/04/2018 Duration: 42minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss just how much millennials are spending on rent up to the age of thirty. We question whether technology is stealing our attention and messing with our brains and finally we finish up with asking whether millennials killing things is just an example of inefficient items and industries getting their ethics exposed or becoming outdated! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/208
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#207 Head Banging Quarter-Life Crisis
06/04/2018 Duration: 48minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne explain why rocking your socks off to heavy metal can improve your mental health. We break down the rise and cause of quarter-life crisis among millennials and the political implications of 5G connectivity on tech and our health! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/207
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#206 Return Of The Milkman
30/03/2018 Duration: 46minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne are universities 'ripping off' students and why their future will rely heavily on home grown influencers and their experiential nature. We discuss why millennials are bringing back the milkman in a bid to cut down on plastic consumption and we give a brief reviews of Gary Vaynerchuck's latest book, Crushing It! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/206
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#205 Ringing The Bell On Dating Robots
23/03/2018 Duration: 36minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne find out how much millennials are to paying to live and home with mum and day, why 12% of millennials would happily date a robot and why the future of the doorbell hang in the balance! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/205
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#204 Who Ate All The Pies? Millennials.
16/03/2018 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss reasons why we are set to be the fattest generation and it may have nothing to do with their food choices! Why selfie taking highlights loneliness and why marriage is dying amongst millennials. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/204
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#203 Kidults And AI From Beyond The Grave
09/03/2018 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why parents could be damaging millennial money mindsets by paying for their rent and/or Netflix. Would you text your dead friend? We talk AI from beyond the grave and finally, is caffeine to blame for your constant tiredness? References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/203
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#202 The Gig Economy: Mass Exploitation Or Mass Liberation?
02/03/2018 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne defend the gig economy after the backlash stating that it is the "mass exploitation of workers." We discuss why you should see the 'gig economy' as another word for 'freelancing,' why it can lead to better business acumen and why perceived instability can actually lead to greater freedom and control over your life and income. We also talk about some new autonomous tech you won't want to miss out on! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/202
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#201 Choose Your Own Pornstar: The Face Swap Crisis
23/02/2018 Duration: 44minIn this new style of episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether Facebook should go ahead with a dislike button, why deepfake technology is raising the debate in online ethics and why big retailers such as Costco will go bust if they don't take millennial buying habits more seriously. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/201
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Episode 200!
16/02/2018 Duration: 02h45minIn the episode, to celebrate our 200th episode Cem and Wayne decide to quiz each other asking 100 questions a piece both funny and deep to delve into their passions, childhood, fears, future plans and much more. It's a marathon but you'll come away feeling a little closer to your podcast hosts! More info at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/episode-200/
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#199 Could You Go All In?
09/02/2018 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether you have the tenacity to go all. We explain why limitless motivation can only be tapped into with an emotionally appealing purpose, why grunt work needs to become second nature and how our drive to do requires some deep self awareness. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/199
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#198 How To Become An (Un-Entitled) Influencer
02/02/2018 Duration: 36minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne break down a recent viral article about a hotel who has banned social media influencers. In this conversation we explain how not to pitch yourself to potential clients, figuring out your value proposition and why the dream to become an influencer may be wrecking the millennial brand! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/198
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#197 How Are You Being Perceived?
26/01/2018 Duration: 37minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne question why what you may think makes your seem cool could be the exact reason why people avoid you! Whether it's choosing the right emoji to accompany a passive aggressive text or your inability to respect peoples personal space on public transport this episode will stop your from coming across to others as a bit of a d*ck. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/197
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#196 Embrace The Sprint
19/01/2018 Duration: 30minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why embracing what techies refer to as a SPRINT (working in highly focused bursts) will help supercharge your productivity in 2018. By breaking your big ideas down into short-term goals and blocking out time complete them you'll create an ongoing sense of accomplishment and move forward in whatever you're hoping to achieve this year. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/196
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#195 Examining The Future of Work Report
12/01/2018 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Wayne gets ranty and Cem tries to control him after we review the Future of Work Commission report realised recently. We cover everything from whether schools should prioritise creativity and interpersonal skills alongside digital and tech-related skills, the need for universal lifelong learning and the ethics of modern education. Be aware, F bombs are in abundance. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/195
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#194 Creating An Intentional Year
05/01/2018 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne explain the importance of being intentional about what you want to achieve in 2018 by starting out with the end in mind. We discuss why making your goals detailed, measurable, and meaningful will make you more likely to succeed. We also challenge you to set a 'theme' for your year and why it's good practice to do so. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/194
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2017 YEAR IN REVIEW
29/12/2017 Duration: 42minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne mull over our year unpacking our successes and failures and any lessons we can take from them. We also set expectations for the New Year and give some practical tips for making sure your 2018 deliver on your ambitions. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/193
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#192 Saturday Jobs And Millennial Work Ethic
22/12/2017 Duration: 33minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne riff on some more Millennial news including why Saturday jobs are less popular among teenagers and what implications that may have on work ethic and why millennials are choosing expensive experiential holidays over saving for their first home. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/192