With Joe Wehbe
By Joe Wehbe
With Joe WehbeNov 20, 2023
295: The Man Who (Almost) Ran The Circumference Of The Globe - With Dom Bullock
Dom Bullock is Luke Smith's Co-Host of @withthechiefsrunningpodcas1488 - Dom is an engineer, runner and all-round nice guy. He's been a friend of mine since 2007, and he's run the circumference of the globe.
Well, almost.
Enjoy a relaxed, laid back exploration of his journey with Luke, the significance of running in their lives and the impact it's had. This is a great interview, spoiled only by Luke's annoying comments, and a strange boot-shaped drinking glass.
'I don't know how much I'd run if it wasn't for Strava.' ________________________________________________________ WITH THE CHIEFS Luke and Dom's podcast, WITH THE CHIEFS, is available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple or any other podcast player. Here are links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ6ZDY1B2Idr8JBrjmVcldAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/with-the-chiefs/id1603395442
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b6A2ezbok1sJdSzcpZWTN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withthechiefs/ ___________________________________________________________________________
WITH JOE WEHBE
Full episodes of With Joe Wehbe are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts. Extra material available on Youtube! If you like this episode, you might enjoy Joe Wehbe's books, including upcoming 'HOLY SH!T, IT'S ONLY... TUESDAY?' Check them out here: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Joe's Substack Newsletter is the place for updates and short writings: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
294: The Shadow, Tokenistic Behaviour & The Myth of Anonymous Deeds
I N T H I S E P I S O D E 0:00 Luke does something wrong & opening shenanigans 7:15 Society's unsung heroes are on Instagram 15:32 On Miscommunication 24:00 What is Tokenistic Behaviour? 28:10 The Myth of Anonymous Deeds 32:10 Performing for Yourself 35:00 What you give up is often just hiding 41:50 The Shadow 47:10 The Deeper Conversation behind big issues 48:40 'I found my direction,' then immediately forcing it on others. 53:08 Where Movies are very different to life 59:40 People doing things because you say so. 1:04:25 Can people change on a fundamental level? ___________________________________________________________________________ Full episodes of With Joe Wehbe are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts. Extra material available on Youtube! If you like this episode, you might enjoy Joe Wehbe's books, including upcoming 'HOLY SH!T, IT'S ONLY... TUESDAY?' Check them out here: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Joe's Substack Newsletter is the place for updates and short writings: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
293: The Psychology Of Activism & A Mysterious Backside Condition
Activists... can't live without them, but sometimes, living with them makes you ask questions, especially when you feel like an outsider to their cause. We took a light-hearted stroll through many different angles to do with speaking up, speaking out and standing up for what's right... as well as the cases when it might be little more than a wonderful distraction from the deep dark misery lurking in the depths of our soul. Who knows. Also, one of us experiences a mysterious backside condition, so don't miss that.... ___________________________________________________________________________ Full episodes of With Joe Wehbe are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts. Extra material available on Youtube! If you like this episode, you might enjoy Joe Wehbe's books, including upcoming 'HOLY SH!T, IT'S ONLY... TUESDAY?' Check them out here: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Joe's Substack Newsletter is the place for updates and short writings: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
292: Online Courses, Capitalism Conundrums, Petty Addictions & A Suspicious Internship
The podcast returns! Looking a little different, featuring Oscar Wehbe and Luke Smith for a wide-ranging, meandering discussion through misleading internships, capitalism conundrums, petty addictions, sales and a strange comparison to crystal meth. Full episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts. Extra material available on Youtube! If you like this episode, you might enjoy Joe Wehbe's books, including upcoming 'HOLY SH!T, IT'S ONLY... TUESDAY?' Check them out here: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Joe's Substack Newsletter is the place for updates and short writings: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
291: What If You Already Have Everything You Need?
A solo reflection on the idea of having more vs. already having everything we need to deal with, and get on with, life. ABOUT Joe Wehbe is an author, podcaster, and 'Doorman.' Check out upcoming book, 'Holy Shit, It's Only Tuesday?' at https://withjoewehbe.com/book/ LINKS Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
290: Absurdism, Albert Camus, Sisyphus, Pushing the Boulder Uphill & Enjoying Life's 'Meaninglessness'
Unpacking the Myth of Sisyphus idea, of a man condemned to push a boulder uphill for eternity.
ABOUT
Joe Wehbe is an author, podcaster, and 'Doorman.' Check out upcoming book, 'Holy Shit, It's Only Tuesday?' at https://withjoewehbe.com/book/
SUMMARY
0:00 What’s this episode about?
1:05 Crapping around, birthdays and AI poems.
5:02 Intro to Albert Camus and his books
7:45 ‘Absurdity and suicide.’
11:05 Exploring the ‘no meaning’ paradox of life.
14:54 Luke’s takeaways from Myth of Sisyphus
21:35 ‘No meaning’ doesn’t need to be dark.
24:25 Unpacking the search for ‘meaning’ at work.
28:50 Exploring the context of Absurdism, contrasting to Dostoyevsky
33:30 Why do people put themselves through unnecessary stress?
39:05 The danger of dwelling on opportunity cost
45:05 Critiquing Spirituality and the trap of reacting to your negative reactions!
49:05 The Big Takeaway… drum roll… LINKS Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
289: Do We Need Suffering To Wake Up? How Does 'The Universe' Communicate With Us?
How essential is 'suffering' and pain to 'waking up'? By this we mean, gaining awareness, learning more about right and wrong, and living a good life.
LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
288: Is Evil Inherent, Or Is It Fostered? Understanding Why Harry Doesn't Turn Out Like Voldemort.
The sixth of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes into a contrast between Harry Potter and Voldemort. They had similar upbringings, so why did they turn out so different? 'Neither can live while the other survives...' what can we take this to symbolise more broadly? SUMMARY 0:00 Stories like Harry Potter hit fundamental parts of human experience
2:00 Neither can live while the other survives
2:40 What is ‘ego?’
5:45 A broader understanding of addiction
8:00 Is pain always the prerequisite for addiction?
11:10 The Voldemort ‘spectrum’
15:10 Being run by the ego = The Christian Devil, Temptation.
17:30 How an egomaniac sees the world
21:18 The highest priority always wins & Harry’s similarity to Voldemort.
24:17 Gains that proceed from narcissism don’t seem to last
27:37 How Harry Potter paints the concept of the ego clearly
32:23 Contrasting Snape & the Malfoys to Voldemort LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
287: The Deeper Symbolism of Dumbledore vs. Voldemort... How We Live This Battle Out Every Day
The fifth of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes into a contrast between Dumbledore and Voldemort, and how they represent two poles we all oscillate between in our own lives. Most perplexing of all are our subtle attempts to pursue immortality in our everyday lives. SUMMARY 0:00 When things feel like life and death
4:00 We identify with things
5:50 Dumbledore vs. Voldemort on immortality
11:00 Relating to the idea of eternal life and love
15:15 Voldemort’s currency vs. Dumbledore’s currency
19:35 ‘Without doubt, there’s no faith.’
21:23 Subtle searches for immortality in everyday life
26:00 Making sense of our world now
29:40 The Power of human denial
LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
286: The Truth About Albus Dumbledore, Grindelwald & The Danger Of Identifying 'The Greater Good'
The fourth of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into Albus Dumbledore and especially his contrast with his childhood friend, Grindelwald.It's a story and character that teaches a lot about trauma, hypocrisy, teaching, education, wisdom, the danger of ambition and arrogance, temptation as well as the religious 'God-like' concept. SUMMARY 0:00 Dumbledore Backstory & Seeing Your Hero's Flaws
4:50 Dumbledore Through Harry's Eyes
6:40 Dumbledore's Childhood
9:51 Significance of Dumbledore's Sister
12:32 'The Greater Good'
20:10 Relating Dumbledore's Mistake To Today's World
23:30 Hypocrisy & The Danger of Sunk Cost
30:24 How Grindelwald Ended Up On A Different Path
34:24 Dumbledore's 'God Mode' And Dumbledore's Approach
LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
285: A Psychological Deconstruction of Voldemort, His Backstory & An Important Warning About Life
The third of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into the soul, mind and backstory of the famous villain. We explore how Tom Riddle becomes Lord Voldemort in the books, and how this gives an insight into human behaviour, the ego, stories of identity, our susceptibility to 'evil' and empathy. SUMMARY LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
284: Harry Potter's Backstory, Overcoming Insecurity & Review of the Philosopher's Stone
The second of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into the first book, the symbolism of the Muggle vs. Wizard World, and a light review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. SUMMARY LINKS Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
283: The Power of Fiction vs. Non-Fiction Books & Harry Potter's Hidden Wisdom
The first of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books. We explore the impact and power of fiction vs. non-fiction books. SUMMARY 0:00 Having a general laugh about removing our egos 2:17 Talking about personal experience with Harry Potter then seguing into journey with serious reading. 6:30 JK Rowling backstory 9:49 The melody beneath words in books, trying to speak to the conscious mind. 21:00 Programming other people. LINKS
Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/
Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/
Constant Student Community: https://www.constantstudent.com.au/
