Podcasts by The College Try
Join Zachary, Joe, and occasional guests for discussions on music, tech, personality, philosophy, and whatever else is on our minds.
Further podcasts by Joe Durnil, Zachary Todd
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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48: A Human That Constantly Changes from 2022-04-15T18:31:59
Exploring five seconds flat, Live No Lies, The Screwtape Letters, one remaining year of college, and the traits of being a Midwesterner.
47: If You're Listening to This, It Means I'm Dead from 2022-04-07T21:43:25
Recorded live from the Biblical Boys’ headquarters! Joe forgets past episodes, Jake gets paid 35 dollars an hour, Josh insults every Enneagram type, and Za...
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46: In This Economy? from 2022-03-23T18:06:41
Zachary and Joe praise Nintendo's music, find Bo Burnham's clone, and consider how liturgies and spiritual gifts can enhance our lives.
45: I’m A Complicated Human Being from 2022-03-08T22:24:01
Joe theorizes how to psychologically influence traffic, reveals all of his personal information, and sets 40 alarms. Oh, Zachary and Jacob are there too. Listen
44: My Loyalty Lies with Lizzy from 2022-02-22T19:58:25
Musical escapades, revisiting predestination, and a philosophy corner in three parts.
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43: A Charming Young Lad from 2022-02-15T13:00
Featuring special guest: Quentin Bemis.
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42: It’s Like Going from Bedford to Bloomington from 2022-02-01T15:41:19
Joe "definitely" watched Arcane, Haylie is concerned about the next generation of students, Joe serenades the listeners, and we discuss the best book recom...
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41: Bring Your Own Motivation from 2022-01-18T18:11
Zachary teaches Joe about Wordle, Joe teaches Zachary about IU OCQs, and books teach them both valuable lessons.
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40: I Really Miss Point A from 2021-12-28T17:07
Looking back on our favorite media, looking back on our music choices, and looking forward to 2022.
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39: I Am in the Sahara Desert, Completely Removed From Emotions from 2021-12-08T18:06:03
Becoming a grand puzzle master, Sam's previous podcast experiences, analyzing the confusing message behind Dear Evan Hansen, the difference between Enneagr...
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38: A Joe of All Trades from 2021-12-01T23:01:39
Kate’s daily routine, ranking the Harry Potter movies and books, finding hidden gems on Spotify, the world of worship drumming, an intervention for Joe, an...
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38: A Joe of All Trades from 2021-12-01T23:01:39
Kate’s daily routine, ranking the Harry Potter movies and books, finding hidden gems on Spotify, the world of worship drumming, an intervention for Joe, an...
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37: Retracting What I've Retracted from 2021-11-09T22:38:16
Joe finally watched Mulan, Adobe got Zachary, Mark Zuckerberg is creepy, Zachary demonstrates very good (but not perfect) pitch, Joe changes his opinion li...
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36: For Educational Purposes Only from 2021-10-27T22:09:28
Joe made a purchase, Zachary has conflicted thoughts about the Enneagram, and they discuss the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of journaling.
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35: Frustratingly Reasonable from 2021-10-12T18:37:56
Mario music, wrestling, unrealistic movies, more discussion on Bo Burnham's Inside, and why we can't put ourselves in a box. Featuring special guest: Paul ...
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34: A Matrix That You Choose from 2021-09-28T15:25:04
Making a joyful noise unto the Lord, this month's recommendations, Zachary was convinced to watch Bo Burnham's Inside, and the process of maturing as a per...
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33: Things They Never Taught Me in Sunday School from 2021-09-15T14:04:26
Getting Things Done, a new murder show, the final part of our Enneagram trilogy, and special guest Josh Reynolds joins us for a deep dive into the Unseen R...
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32: My Weekly Free Psychiatrist Meeting with You from 2021-08-31T15:43:03
Why cycling is the superior mode of transportation, the best albums we have found recently, how to make riding your bike more approachable, how smartphones...
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31: Four Cookies out of Five from 2021-08-17T15:30:58
Joe faces a decorating dilemma, Zachary rates his house, Snapchat causes people to become more needy, birth order can tell you a lot about a person, and we...
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Summer Special: Perfectly Imperfect from 2021-08-03T17:42:50
We’re back! Join us for an extended discussion on our summers, the best media we’ve found, the future of movie theaters, The Power of Now, and the...
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30: The Heart and Soul of Podcasting from 2021-05-07T13:12:07
Closing out Season 1 of the show, Zachary and Joe discuss the best Smash Brothers characters, their strategies for effectively leading worship, and a retro...
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29: The Ultimate Monster from 2021-05-03T13:00
The silence challenge, more media recommendations, Apple’s role in removing consumer choice, Zachary has logistical problems with riddles, the 80/20 rule a...
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28: The Youth Have No Taste from 2021-04-30T13:00
This week, special guests Carter and Owen join the show to provide the inside scoop on brotherly memories, the best YouTube channels, and Christopher Nolan...
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27: A More Barren Situation from 2021-04-23T13:00
How to avoid losing things, how to organize your pockets, How to Win at College, and how to judge Marvel TV shows.
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26: My Mind on Paper from 2021-04-13T15:21:45
Special guest Sorin joins us for a discussion on writing stories, our favorite books, the strengths and weaknesses of storytelling through movies, and a ve...
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25: Pet the Cows on the Way to School from 2021-04-06T19:00
April Fools, stick shift rules, IU’s history. Synthwave’s fun and Dune is done, plus notes aren’t misery.
24: Pure Emotion Flowing Out of My Fingers from 2021-04-02T15:00
Food recommendations, procrastination, building a college survival kit, loneliness in video games, balancing music and podcasts, and cool ways to type.
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23: I Agree, but I Judge You from 2021-03-26T18:00
Winston only has one playlist, Joe praises clipless pedals, and Zachary uses his soundboard.
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22: The Existential Episode from 2021-03-19T18:00
Joe and Zachary talk about many existential topics.
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21: The Extremities of the Coffee Community from 2021-03-12T19:00
Joe tells the full story about meeting Selena Gomez, which leads into a discussion on streaming services and playlist-making philosophies. Dreamworks movie...
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20: I Am Nothing If Not a Character from 2021-03-05T19:00
This week, Jack Stanley joins the show to share his perspective on awkward male-greeting handshakes, the fraternity BYX, why everyone should watch Lord of ...
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19: My Memory is a Goldfish from 2021-02-26T19:00
Figuring out the Enneagram types of fictional characters, remembering DreamWorks’ golden age, an in-depth look at the reasoning behind our college decision...
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18: Frustratingly Entertaining from 2021-02-19T19:00
This week, Joe and Zachary are joined by special guest Jake! Many topics are discussed, including feelings on ASMR, managing an IU soccer team, what it’s l...
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17: Our Generation’s Jazz from 2021-02-12T19:00
From snow days to the Super Bowl, Zachary and Joe have had a busy week creating Atomic Habits and listening to non-conventional music.
16: It Seemed Profound at the Time from 2021-02-05T19:00
How to survive during winter, our latest books and audiobooks, what movie theatres could be like in the future, a streaming service tier list and some brai...
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15: Little Windows into the Soul from 2021-01-29T19:00
Joe is coming in live from Florida, and Zachary is coming in live from...Bloomington. This week, they discuss 2021 reading lists and the ethics of sampling...
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14: The Year of No Donuts from 2021-01-22T19:00
Over break, Zachary and Joe have watched some interesting TV shows, and have decided on their yearly themes. Then they try (and fail) to decode the many my...
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13: Dishwasher Sounds? That’s interesting. from 2020-12-11T19:00
Joe’s iPhone 12 review, Spotify 2020 Wrapped, opinions on Harry Potter movies, and a spoiler-filled discussion of About Time.
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12: The Newest Way to be Unhealthy from 2020-12-04T19:00
Our opinions on the latest Macs, why records have become so popular, and your brain on social media.
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11: I’m Constantly Awash in a Sea of My Own Emotions from 2020-11-20T19:00
This week, Joe and Zachary are joined by special guest, Jack Durnil! The trio discuss classic literature, the ins and outs of songwriting, and the pros and...
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10: A $4 Moment from 2020-11-13T19:00
Is Wikipedia trustworthy? Do Joe and Zachary appreciate old technology? And how do they both organize and find music? Find out, on this week’s riveting epi...
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9: I Like Pretty Jazz from 2020-11-06T19:00
Joe and Zachary discuss their opinions on Halloween, the best rom-coms, the Beatles, and reharmonization in music.
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8: Personally, I Like Being Happy from 2020-10-30T18:00
Joe and Zachary are joined by special guests, Hope and Lauren, to discuss the organization Sole Hope, unpopular opinions, and the philosophy questions behi...
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7: It Created the Itch and It Scratched It from 2020-10-23T18:00
Joe and Zachary discuss their opinions on the latest iPhones, their past experiences watching Avengers End Game for the first time, and the evolution of cr...
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6: It’s Either Going to Be Genius or a Pile of Garbage from 2020-10-16T18:00
Joe played Hollow Knight, Zachary criticizes and compliments IU’s login system, and they both discuss the way they write music.
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5: I Was a Mario Kart Legend in My Day from 2020-10-09T18:00
In this video game extravaganza episode, Zachary and Joe are joined by special guest Owen to discuss VR gaming, Among Us, and their favorite video games of...
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4: We’re Essentially 60 Year Old Men from 2020-10-02T18:00
This week, Joe and Zachary discuss the weather (exciting), take a diversion into the creepy privacy implications of TikTok and Instagram, then finish with ...
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3: A Brick That Tells Time from 2020-09-25T18:00
Zachary and Joe talk for a while about the Apple Watch, Joe goes to a movie, and Zachary wants answers about Joe’s brand loyalty to a particular car.
2: Hear It, Hum It, Make It Happen from 2020-09-18T18:00
Joe and Zachary revisit Apple corner, discuss their past adventures learning to play musical instruments, and Joe gives Zachary a trombone lesson.
1: It’s Been Quite the Journey from 2020-09-11T18:00
In this inaugural episode of The College Try, Joe and Zachary discuss how they met, our past experiences cycling, the upcoming MacBook Pro line, and much m...
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