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Point of Convergence is a weekly podcast addressing inter-related topics such as UFOs, the Phenomenon, alien abductions, remote viewing, near death experiences, out of body experiences, interdimensionality, and high strangeness. In addition to discussing these and related topics, host ExoAcademian will discuss their apparent connection as contact modalities within the bedrock of entangled Consciousness.
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Mark Steadman & Brendan Hutchins

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Brendan Hutchins 🇺🇸 and Mark Steadman 🇬🇧 are going the long way round – trying to build businesses and lives that fit around them.
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Here you'll find the messages, conversations, and related content from The Convergence and Convergent Conversations. The Convergence is a part of the ministry of UCM Calgary (www.ucmcalgary.org). For more information, follow us on instagram @ucmcalgary or check us out on ucmcalgary.substack.com. ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Convergence is an Army Mad Scientist podcast with a distinct focus on divergent viewpoints, a challenging of assumptions, and insights from thought leaders and subject matter experts. The purpose of "The Convergence" is to explore technological, economic, and societal trends that disrupt the operational environment and to get a diversity of opinions on the character of warfare.
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This podcast acts as a final grant report for Convergence Partnership’s 2020 COVID response grants. The Convergence Partnership is a collaborative of local statewide and national funders to advance racial justice and health equity. This podcast introduces you to people and organizations who are building social, political, and economic power
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The Convergence Enigma with Josh & Stefan

The Convergence Enigma with Josh & Stefan

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There are phenomena that exist all around us. Kids playing and above something unknown flies over and disappears. People driving at night, seeing huge creatures cross the road. People waking up to find their kitchen is disarray. Strange things happen every day around the world and seemingly at the same time and area. But are these occurrences connected? This is what we, Josh & Stefan, are here to explore and are trying to understand. Join us on our journey to uncover, what we call, "The Conv ...
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Join me on the Ambidextrous Podcast, a conversational journey where we celebrate the value of diverse experiences in sparking creativity and innovation. Each episode is a relaxed chat with leading creative technologists who share their stories of overcoming challenges, breaking stereotypes, and seamlessly blending creativity with technical prowess. Tune in to discover actionable insights and personal anecdotes that illuminate the path to becoming a versatile innovator in today’s tech-driven ...
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Free Speech and Marshmallow Madness In this rollercoaster episode, we dive into everything from the hypothetical beauty of a 'Godmode' What To Eat podcast with Brendan Hutchins to the real-life hilarity of a live Randy Feltface puppet show. Along the way, we tackle deep issues like men's responsibility in society, the botched 'free speech' argument…
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In recent times, considerable focus has been on the march towards some form of official UAP disclosure. Throughout that period, momentum has been arising from congressional attempts to surface information in light of intelligence gathered within various branches of the military and the intelligence community; that is to say, based on data and asses…
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We open with classic podcasting clichés and dive into the aftermath of the 2024 US election. Our hosts swirl around debates, looking for silver linings in a rather grim scenario. We then transition seamlessly into music territory, with exciting new hymn compositions, vocal experiments, and the creative processes we engaged in to create our masterpi…
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Exploring Faith and Unplugging from the Matrix: Is There a God? We dive deep into our personal journeys with spirituality, discovering what 'Is there a God?' means to us. We chat about breaking free from past traumas related to religious experiences, ponder our own definitions of belief, and how music has become a transformative part of our spiritu…
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Happy one-year podcast anniversary! Join us as we reflect on our life plans from days past—who has time for a bucket list when life keeps us on our toes? Last week's deep chat resurfaces with healing guidence and the creeping horror of Five Nights at Freddy's nightmares. We fly from bedtime Tolkien to crafting our futures one LEGO block at a time. …
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Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Pastor Joyce Rees, Lead Pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lover”. She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, October 24th 2024 at Brentview Bapt…
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We dive into the humorous and strenuous sides of physical/mental/emotional health. We discuss how some activities, despite being labeled 'not good', might just be worth it for the laughs and the unexpected benefits they bring to our well-being. Expect some funny anecdotes and a light-hearted take on the ups and downs of staying healthy. And a delig…
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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the links to the conference agenda and registration site may …
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Life, Laughter, and AI: Unraveling Decisions, Beard Drama, and Emotional Rollercoasters Lyrics and videos for the Battle Of The Songs entries here: https://newsletter.hellosteadman.com/game-changer-battle-of-the-songs-1/ In this jam-packed episode, we tackle everything from robots threatening our podcasting gig to philosophical debates on free will…
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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the link to our registration site may be found at the end of …
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Hello Friends! We’re kicking off this academic year with our theme series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Logan Johnson, UCM Campus Ministry Associate and Sr. High Youth Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Student”. This session was recorded on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at Brentview Baptist C…
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Forever to go down in infamy, this episode is where Mark and Brendan decide to start giving each other a prompt to write a song in a week. Let’s see where this goes. And now, the beautiful AI show notes. Glorious.. Join us for a roller-coaster episode as we acquire the quirky domain 'pn.ms' from 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (no sandwiches inc…
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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues our series of blog posts and podcasts in the run up to our Game On! Wargaming & The Operational Environment Conference, co-hosted with the Georgetown University Wargaming Society, on 6-7 November 2024 — additional information on this event and the link to our registration site may be found at the end of …
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It's a musical episode where Brendan and Mark happen to break out in song, like the new Joker movie but with more sense to it. We discuss AI, dropping amazon, and how We're Mad as Hell AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! If you want to be Mark's friend, you must listen to this and agree that it is exceptional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9…
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As we speak, both within ufology and within the segments of the political and public spheres that are beginning to wrestle with this enigmatic topic, we are seeing ongoing debate about how much the intelligences behind what we colloquially refer to as “the Phenomenon” should be framed as a threat–or at least a “potential threat”--or not. Some argue…
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Gather ‘round, folks, and bring your popcorn – we’ve got a treat of emotional escapades and bean-timer antics! Join us in the men’s group saga as Brendan takes us through the wild ride of talking jealousy, empathy, polyamory, and societal norms. Who knew reflecting on divorce and friendships could be so enlightening? Sprinkle in a relentless bean t…
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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist first introduced Andrew Olson to our community of action with his insightful submission to our Calling All Wargamers crowdsourcing effort entitled Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Considerations in Wargaming LSCO. In today’s episode of The Convergence podcast, we sit down with Mr. Olson to learn more a…
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Breaking down American culture and politics, focusing on the differences between programming languages and frameworks, the ongoing dismantling of the American Dream, and the problematic first-past-the-post electoral system. This episode touches on issues like capitalism, tribalism, and the historic welcoming of immigrants to the US, expressing a de…
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“I don’t think America, or the West in general, is prepared in any sort of way to fight a static war like we’re seeing over there in Ukraine.” [Editor’s Note: One of the twelve key conditions driving the Operational Environment (OE) in the next ten years is its increased lethality. According to the TRADOC G-2‘s recently published The Operational En…
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Even as our modern mainstream society begins to grapple with the notion that non-human intelligences of a sophisticated nature are in our midst, piloting remarkably unconventional, and beyond next-gen technological craft, there is still a key component of this cultural conversation that is missing: and that is the consideration of the testimony of …
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Wholesome Surprises and the Power of Rest Explore the joy of wholesome TV content and personal encounters with the streaming service Dropout, highlighting shows like 'Game Changer', 'Make Some Noise', and 'Dimension 20.' Mark delves into a particularly emotional episode of 'Game Changer' dedicated to a contestant named Jess. The conversation transi…
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Frustrations with substandard podcast editing, the challenges of maintaining a high-quality freelance business, mental and physical pressures, and an insightful conversation about Apple's new fee policy on Patreon subscriptions, as Mark and Brendan reflect on balancing work and creativity, they share personal stories and experiences about keeping t…
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[Editor’s Note: The Mad Scientist Laboratory featured LTC Kristine M. Hinds‘ assessment of private sector involvement in future conflicts in “Sixth Domain” – Private Sector Involvement in Future Conflicts last June. While some Army purists have taken exception to the Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security‘s use of the term “Six…
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Scott Heydt and Jessie McFarland join Thom to discuss their graduate course on resiliency and asset building for at-risk youth. EDUC 532 is a part of Neumann University's Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning program. More information can be found ⁠here⁠. This course is designed to move our students from risk …
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Mark wants the people he works with to be delighted, and Brendan is opting out of Amazon. (00:00) - Fuck me, I’m a biscuit (08:35) - It’s grifts all the way down (18:45) - Opting out of Amazon (27:25) - Mark’s salient point about the environment (28:55) - Mark is adrift (42:15) - The robots are coming for our jobs! (48:49) - Mark tries to explain L…
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While modern ufology has been a component of our cultural zeitgeist for decades and decades now, during much of that time it has generally been seen as a matter for astrophysicists and aviation experts. While ground-breaking researchers such as Jacques Vallee, John Keel and J. Allen Hynek, as early as the 1970s, suggested the anomalous and highly s…
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[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist is pleased to publish its 500th post! Since its inception on 09 November 2017, the Mad Scientist Laboratory has continuously sought to explore the Operational Environment (OE) and the changing character of warfare on behalf of the U.S. Army. Given this enduring mission, it’s fitting that this milestone post featur…
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Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches… and they both discuss ease and craft. (00:00) - Spike me, daddy (01:13) - Happy anniversary (02:15) - Escape valves (08:55) - Our strange addictions (22:49) - Needs vs wants (26:18) - Reading ahead on stoicism (30:32) - Medi…
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Dawn Mader and Deb Moore join Thom to discuss their graduate course exploring culturally responsive teaching. EDUC 505 is a part of Neumann University's Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning program. More information can be found here. This course will include provide students with a framework for becoming cul…
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Mark echoes a fundamental question: “What are you doing to make yourself more attractive and interesting?”. (00:00) - Hey, you're cute (02:14) - 16 hour fasting (12:02) - What men need to do to date women (24:42) - Physical appearance as branding (35:33) - Physical appearance across genders (43:35) - "You're not as charming as you think you are" pt…
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What do you give up once you’ve given up – to quote a popular Irish sitcom – cigarettes, alcohol, and roller-blading? Joy? Is it joy next? This one’s spicy if you’re a puritan. Otherwise it’s your pretty bog-standard Convergence fare. (00:00) - Rattling around like Marley’s ghost (00:23) - Mark's accidentally good idea (10:39) - Intrinsic motivatio…
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[Editor’s Note: Last week’s Mad Scientist Laboratory blog post featured a timely “what if?” nightmare scenario by COL John Antal (USA-Ret.), set in a not-too-distant-future — imagining an Operational Environment where today’s National Defense Strategy threat members, colluding as a coalition of autocracies, launched simultaneous surprise strikes ag…
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The one where Mark and Brendan build a new society. Links Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?, by Chris van Tulleken Why doing more exercise won't help you burn more calories – New Scientist Trying Not to Try: The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity, by Edward Sl…
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Laurent Thevenet, a leader in creative technology, shares his journey from computer science to creative tech. He discusses the influence of having a computer at home in shaping his career and the intersection of technology and creativity. Laurent's experience includes working with prestigious brands and creating award-winning projects. He emphasize…
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Beginning with the revelations that arose in a now famous 2017 New York Times article titled “Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program”, and further brought to light with the allegations made by former military insiders like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, the general public is being slowly acclimated to a reality t…
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Brendan throws down a debate for the boys to chew over. Wish them luck! (00:00) - I get that reference (01:47) - Food's effects on personal identity (17:13) - Group identities (20:24) - Dunbar's number (28:29) - Brendan's joke (29:36) - MA succulent Chinese meal (31:22) - Brendan likes to get stuffed (39:52) - Dopamine dieting Links This is democra…
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Strap in, pull the safety bar down tight, and prepare to launch deep into some stuff in this episode. (00:00) - The thing about rollercoasters (02:00) - Brendan's sacrificial log (09:38) - Mark's wormhole (21:53) - Self-motivation for those that live on their own (27:18) - Rollercoaster content (34:54) - The metaphor extends (47:58) - We do the swi…
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Dwayne Paisley-Marshall, a creative technology director, discusses his journey from studying web design to becoming a creative technologist. He emphasizes the importance of having a foundation in both design and development and how it allows him to bridge the gap between the two disciplines. Dwayne also talks about the challenges of being a creativ…
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When we take the time to look back at the history of the UFO phenomenon in popular culture, perhaps no book has had an impact greater than Whitley Strieber’s groundbreaking 1987 work Communion. This was a book that, on the one hand, caught the world by surprise, depicting shocking, discombobulating encounters with beings of a decidedly otherworldly…
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Mark went to London and met Rory Sutherland, and Brendan has a communion with the universe. Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, by Daniel Pinchbeck The Egg, by Andy Weir (00:00) - 2024-07-13 Episode 32 (00:18) - Mark at the Podcast Show London (06:38) - Brendan's Darkenshrub adventure (26:31) - Br…
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Pax is a creative that uses technology as his medium. He firmly believes that there is aesthetic quality in how people interact with products and spaces. It is precisely these aesthetic interactions that drives him as a creative. Pax has elevated pinnacle brand moments for different clients such as, Nike, Disney, Crocs, VW, Covestro, etc. and agenc…
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Mark can’t get arrested in this town, Gen X is clapping back, and Brendan’s playing a game but he needs it for his work. (00:00) - 2024-07-13 Episode 31 (04:47) - Mark can't get arrested in this town (09:10) - Gen X is clapping back (13:37) - Brendan's spicy question 🌶️ (26:10) - You can't be the one who's losing it (31:19) - 100 $1,000,000 Leads (…
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The boys wrestle with the question of man vs bear, explore the fertility epidemic, and deliver an update on Brendan’s arbitration. (00:20) - Mark’s cat is a precious angel (01:40) - Man vs bear (03:40) - The case (14:56) - The fertility epidemic (39:36) - It’s a Jungle Out There Links How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis Electromagnetic…
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[Editor’s Note: Last week’s Mad Scientist Laboratory post featured an assessment by U.S. Army War College student LtCol Erik Keim (USMC) that “militaries will blend with civilian transmissions instead of relying solely on the specific military electromagnetic spectrum by 2030 due to the availability of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and the proven …
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Brendan kicks the new calorie knowledge, Mark talks about his vision and not his Vision Pro, and Brendan takes Mark on a virtual tour of the NFT Museum. Links Web3 is Going Great The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... for Now The Dropout Marissa Mayer, этот смех! laugh compilation Top 5 Korean TV romcoms – List Envy, with Anya Pearse…
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