A Lot to Learn with Austin Rogers

Just in time for the US Open, Shiv Paul (vice chair, USTA Diversity and Inclusion Committee; communications director, Gay Games) discusses with Austin tennis' role in gay and civil rights and how sports can bring a community together and highlight the diversity amongst athletes - and us all. It's an illuminating look in the role sport plays in how we see ourselves and how others see us. Be sure to watch Shiv's film, Queens at Court: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMevX4lsT8c  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Austin, Texas, Alan Graham is a revolutionary. Inspired by his personal relationship with God, Alan founded Mobile Loaves and Fishes, an outreach program that transformed from assisting the homeless to a full-time living community. Alan's transformation of hundreds of lives will motivate and inspire you. Check out Alan's podcast, Gospel con Carne, and order his book: Welcome Homeless: One Man’s Journey of Discovering the Meaning of Home  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucas McCann, lecturer at Stanford University, talks about design, design philosophy, design strategy, and the machines, gadgets, and everyday items that surround us. It's manufactastic! That was terrible.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Contemporary art superstar Ron English joins Austin to discuss pop art, consumerism, the politics of art, and many other subjects in a free-ranging, wide-ranging, just ranging in general conversation. Sit in as one of the biggest stars in the modern art world talks shop. Be sure to check out @ronenglishart on Instagram to get an idea of his breadth of catalogue.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In celebration of Battery Dance's 38th Annual Dance Festival (August 11th to 16th), Austin talks with president, artistic director, founder, and choreographer of Battery Dance, a lower Manhattan Institution. They discuss community, dance, movement, music, and being a TriBeCa cultural pioneer. If you're in NYC, please be sure to check out the Batter Dance Festival, New York's longest running dance festival. https://batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kara Inez is an up-and-coming Malaysian contemporary artist. Her work is grotesque, thought-provoking, and uniquely explores sexuality, the female body, and mental health with unusual materials like human hair and lifelike silicon. Luckily, she's also very funny and a great conversationalist. Enjoy this one as much as Austin did. Go to www.karainez.com to experience her artwork.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrepreneur Sean Kilachand had an idea: start an ESL technology startup in one of the largest markets in the world - Brazil. As CEO & Founder of EduSynch, Sean illuminates Austin on the challenges and opportunities of being an American entrepreneur in a foreign market. Useful info for anyone in any career path.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jamie Watts is an utter inspiration. Despite cerebral palsy that impairs the motor functions of her legs, Jamie RUNS MARATHONS. What began as a challenge to herself became an inspiration to others. Join Austin as he and Jamie and her friend and running teammate Katie discuss the challenges and triumphs of Jamie's storied running career.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Singapore, Austin discusses the sweet science of boxing with Russell Harrison, owner of Spartans, an all-inclusive boxing gym. They talk about fitness, the mechanics of boxing, and its role in fostering discipline, self-control, and personal growth. It's a knock-out!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the exclusive Park Avenue headquarters of The Explorers Club, Austin speaks with Club President Richard Wiese and one of his youngest members, Explorer Aleksandr Rikhterman on what makes the Club so special, what it means to be an explorer, and what else is out there to see in the world. It's all very final frontiery.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just in time for the Women's World Cup Final (USA! USA! USA!), The Crap Football Pundit - aka Laurent Courtines - tells us how to follow the Premier League in the US, what international football means to us, how to get into watching The Beautiful Game, and the future of the sport. GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheng Wang is a block chain, BitCoin, and technology expert. He and Austin talk about borderless countries, privacy issues, and carrying your currency on your person. Never knew how block chain worked? Well you will now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Alok Patel is a little bit of everything: pediatrician, CNN personality, public health crusader, charismatic bon vivant, and scientist on a mission, to name a few. In this episode, Dr Patel dispels for us five medical myths that, despite overwhelming scientific proof to the contrary, silly people still believe. Not only is this illuminating, and often terrifying, it's ultimately uplifting. And sometimes, it's downright hysterical.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jacqueline Trumbull is a scientist - a clinical psychologist to be, to be exact - who happened to go on to infamy on The Bachelor. Hear the behind the scenes from one of the few people in Bachelor history to say, "you know what, I'm gonna go!" Reality junkies rejoice!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Holzhauer's reign may have ended, but the Holzhauer Era of Jeopardy! has just begin. Jeopardy! Champions Keith Williams of The Final Wager and Monica Thieu of really really smart talk to Austin on what made Mr Holzhauer so special and how his transformation of the game will resonate for years to come.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.