Miles and Colins discuss the research behind what it takes to build fluid intelligence. 

Whatcha Thinkin

Brain Games and Building Intelligence

Miles and Colin return after a hiatus to discuss what happened to the podcast, death, mental health, and a heavy dose of sports. It is good to be back.  

WE BACK - Season 2

Miles and Colin discuss their Top 5 Sports that are not the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL or Soccer. They then delve into what it means to check in and listen. 

The Importance of Checking In and Listening

Join Miles and Colin as they debate the Top 5 Fast Food CHains and then delve into emotional intelligence and what it means for us and our feelings. 

Feelings, Feeelings, Feelings...

Join Miles and Colin as they address the most common breakdowns in communication. Colin attempts to console Miles over the Pats signing Cam Newton and another heated Top 5 debate. 

Communication Ain't Easy But...

2:10 - American Airlines plans to fill their planes to the max.  6:00 - Top 5 Chips Debate  26:00 - Nature  27:08 - Sounds of the Ocean  29:20 - Physiological and Psychological Effects of Nature  46:10 - Quote of the Week  Sounds of the Ocean Credit: "Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Forrest Bathing: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19568835/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580555/ 

Nature's Positive Effect on Human Wellbeing

Miles and Colin tackle the issues of being busy and not productive, watching too much TV, and eating healthy. 

Being Busy is Not Productive

7:18 - The Bucket List  24:40  - Final Meat Meal and Ranking French Fries  38:00 - The Nocebo Effect   50:10 - Quote/Song of the Week Miles and Colin discuss Bucket Lists, The Top 5 French Fries of All Time, and the Nacebo Effect  instagram.com/whatchathinkinpodcast https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150210-can-you-think-yourself-to-death 

Nocebo Effect and the Great French Fry Debate

With the recent death of George Floyd captured on video and other incidents of violence and death caught on camera, Miles and Colin take deep dive into what is trauma, what it looks like, and what we can do about it.  

PTSD and Trauma and Violence on Social Media

2:00 - Robot Graduations  https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2020/apr/08/robots-replace-students-at-japan-graduation-ceremony-amid-covid-19-outbreak-video 5:00 - Cardboard Fans in the Stands  https://time.com/5828699/soccer-cardboard-cutouts/ 8:20 - Restaurant's are changing their name to hide on Grubhub  https://www.mashed.com/204986/how-grubhub-customers-are-being-tricked-into-ordering-chuck-e-cheese/ 18:11 - Iceland will open on June 15  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/iceland-plans-to-welcome-back-tourists-by-june-15/2020/05/15/656c489c-96bc-11ea-91d7-cf4423d47683_story.html 25:15 - Productivity is Causing Anxiety  40:50 - Quote/Song of the Week 

Productivity is Overrated and Causing Anxiety...We Need a Break

Colin's Lego Update - 2:47 Pandemic Eating Routines - 4:35 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200427-frozen-fresh-or-canned-food-whats-more-nutritious?utm_source=pocket-newtab Restorative Sleep and Anxiety - 23:00 https://getpocket.com/explore/item/if-you-love-staying-up-late-and-sleeping-in-doing-otherwise-might-actually-hurt-your-health?utm_source=pocket-newtab https://www.popsci.com/sleep-deprivation-brain-activity/ Quote/Song of the Week - 45:50

Sleep deprivation, night owls, and Anxiety

Miles and Colin discuss the first 4 episodes of the last dance and the risk of PTSD in a pandemic filled world.  @whatchathinkinpodcast

Trapped in the House and PTSD

Miles and Colin tackle a few "Start, Bench, Cut" questions that have been floating around twitter before delving into Zoom Burnout and managing boundaries. They then talk about creative ways to handle being stuck at home.  Instagram: @whatchathinkinpodcast 2:00 - Spending Stimulus Money  10:45 - Colin is missing the Gym 12:00 - Gym Pet Peeves 21:45 - "Start, Bench, Cut" 34:30 - Zoom Burnout and Managing Zoom Boundaries  48:20 - Creative outlets during the pandemic  56:08 - Quote/Song of the Week 

Zoom Babyshowers, Zoom Weddings, Zoom Anniversaries... Are You Tired of Zoom Invites

Miles and Colin talk about Tom Brady's new trademark and his signing with Tampa Bay. They discuss the MLB's spring training leagues which turns into a discussion about the best citrus fruit. They dive into having an open discussion with children about COVID19 and the new surveillance techniques by nations to track COVID19.  1:55 - Tom Brady to Tampa Bay - Tompa Bay & Tampa Brady?? 8:12 - No Refunds for You - LA Times Article About the MLB and StubHub 13:23 - MLB Season going to Catcus and Grapefruit Leagues - USA Today Article  14:35 - Citrus Fruit Rankings  23:30 - Talking to Children About COVID-19 42:23 - Surveillance Programs in the age of COVID-19 - Worldwide Surveillance Programs 53:14 - Quote or Song of the Week  

Surveillance Programs and Anxiety in the age of COVID-19

In the opening segment with the canceling of sports and the moving of the NFL draft Miles discusses his frustration with the handling of Cam Newton by the Carolina Panthers. Miles and Colin address the challenging topic of domestic violence in these challenging times.  Amidst governmental orders to shelter in place and physically isolate this has led to individuals being locked in their homes 24/7 with their abusers. Help still exists. They provide contact information for available resources as well the importance of developing a safety plan.  If you are in immediate danger please call: 911 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-(SAFE)7233 Safe Horizon: 800-621-HOPE(4673) 2:45 – Miles & the Carolina Panthers  19:20 – Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence 21:25 - DV statistics 26:25 – DV/Intimate Partner Violence Resources 37:27 Safety Plan 45:45 Quote of the WEEK 

The Surge in Domestic Violence Admist a Pandemic

Join Miles and Colin as they discuss the intersection of pop culture, sports, and mental health. Follow us for more on Instagram @whatchathinkinpodcast Please see professional help if you are in need.