Critical Nonsense

High-low brow conversations about culture, science, and tech. With hosts Joey Camire, Aaron Powers, and executive producer/nerd herder Jess Vander. SYLVAIN is a strategy and design company.

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313! No-Phone Zones

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How do you feel about no-phone zones? 

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312! Creating With Friends

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311! Bravery

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310! Stress

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309! Dating Optimization

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This week, special guest Chloe returns to chat with Joey about high yield investment strategies, influencers,...