Off The Dome Radio

Episode 109: Winners and Losers of the Streaming Decade, Alien Life, Movement as Medicine, Benefits of Competitive Exercise, The Optimal Physical Fitness Regimen, and Charismatic Leadership Behaviors

Episode  |  January 14th, 2020  |  1 hr 23 mins

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In today's current events, we talk about NASA's latest update about the confirmation of alien life, as well as highlighting the top winners and losers of the last decade of online streaming. We also get into essential movement techniques and how they can serve as "medicine" for the body.

The real-life experience episode is highlighted by Tim's top 5 benefits of competitive activity on your mental and physical health, as well as Slager's update on his 12-week fitness and nutrition journey.

We end the show in book talk, as Slager recaps Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by talking about the top 5 components for a great overall physical fitness regimen. Tim discusses John Wooden's "Game Plan for Life" by highlighting the top 3 behaviors of the world's most charismatic leaders.

Episode 87: When Blockbuster Declined to Buy Netflix, Amazon's New Shoes, Headset Technology to Treat Depression and Anxiety, Morning Routines, Approaching Difficult Conversations, and Taking Risks

Episode  |  September 24th, 2019  |  54 mins 20 secs

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Today, we talk about the meeting that went down between Blockbuster and Netflix in 2000, and the business implications from this. We also discuss Amazon's new shoe that was released this summer and how it will compete with Allbirds. We then highlight a new invention from Indianapolis entrepreneur Bart Waclawik , which aims to treat anxiety and depression through headset technology.

In real life experience, Tim talks about a new morning routine involving movement and balance that allows him to wake up better each morning. Slager brings up a point about making tough conversations easier and more effective.

In the book talk section, Slager recaps a section of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and the right way to approach arguments. Tim talks about a section from "Soul Fuel" by Bear Grylls involving the concept of fear and taking risk.

Episode 76: Bob Lazar/Area 51/Flying Saucers, NCAA's Rules for Agents, Amazon and FedEx Breakup, Optimal Morning Routines, Expecting What You Tolerate, Communicating Knowledge Effectively, and Understanding the Opposing Viewpoint

Episode  |  August 13th, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

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In today's current events, we recap the controversial Netflix documentary "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers" and the impact this could have. We also get into the NCAA's inconsistency with its rule on NBA draft agents, and the recent distribution relationship split between Amazon and FedEx.

In real life experience, we talk about 3 habits you can build into your morning routine to help you wake up smoother and happier. We also recap last week's conversation with Trustpointe CEO Tim Roberts, and analyze the most important takeaways with self-awareness and building rapport.

In book talk, we talk about communicating knowledge effectively in a high information society, drawing takeaways from "Swim with the Sharks." We also talk about educating yourself on the opposing point of view, thanks to "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff."

Episode 66: Product Liability Issues for Amazon, More Competition for Netflix, PaveGen and Smart Sidewalks, The Perfect Product, and Developing Patience with Communication

Episode  |  July 9th, 2019  |  49 mins 20 secs

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In today's current events, we discuss Amazon's new product liability hurdles to overcome following an appeals court ruling in Pennsylvania. We also get into the rising competition in the streaming space for Netflix, and how it will be losing some of its programs in the near future thanks to other streaming services. Lastly, we highlight a new company called PaveGen, which is providing a new way of energy involving kinetic energy from footsteps.

For Real Life Experience, Tim reflects on his Colorado trip and Slager reflects on an uplifting conversation he had with his parents in regards to his career situation.

For book talk, Tim discusses an article from Harvard Business Review featuring the Ford CEO, and Slager highlights an important conversation tip from "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"

Episode 43: Disney Streaming Service, Walmart and Robots, Student Organization Harassment at Texas State, Uber Not Profitable, Groupthink, and Practicing Humility

Episode  |  April 16th, 2019  |  58 mins 54 secs

adam grant, amazon prime, artificial intelligence, creativity, disney, ego, groupthink, heart, honesty, hulu, humility, longevity, netflix, oregon, originals, profitability, streaming, student politics, texas sate, turning point usa, uber, walmart, workforce

In today's current events discussion, we talk about a lady who lived 99 years with organs on the wrong side of her body. Yes, that happened. We also get into a student organization harassment issue at Texas State, Disney's new streaming service Disney+, Uber's surprising IPO warning about its profitability, and Walmart's new robotic workforce.

We end show talking about life lessons we have learned about humility. We also discuss the concept of groupthink and how it is killing creativity in today's meeting setting, as well as the concept of practicing humility and sharing your ideas and accomplishments from your heart.