The Wait What If Podcast

What if your doctor was a robot? John Mathis & advancements of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

John Mathis has been on the show a number of times and each episode he brings something completely different. This week he tells us about his work with IBM in the advancements of Artificial Intelligence in medical technology, specifically the role of Watson, IBM's trademark AI. We also dip our toes into the usual WWI topics of health and optimal nutrition. 

You can visit John's site at www.johnmathis.me and learn about everything from Reiki healing to his near-death experience that changed his life. 

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What if everything we've been told about medicine was a lie? Author Dr. Ken D. Berry - Lies My Doctor Told Me

Dr. Ken Berry is the author of “Lies My Doctor Told Me”. He wrote the book after trying to lose weight following the conventional method - low-fat, high carb, more exercise. Convention failed, as it does for the majority of those who try it but Dr. Berry didn't give up! He discovered Robb Wolf’s “The Paleo Solution” and Mark Sisson’s “The Primal Blueprint” and not only enjoyed amazing success but changed his entire paradigm!

 

Globally, health and wellness are at a tipping point. We are quickly approaching an era where 50% of our friends and family will be diagnosed with Type II Diabetes and 75% with metabolic syndrome. To say this would be catastrophic would be an understatement.

 

Luckily, more and more folks are understanding that the Standard American Diet is to blame. To add insult to injury, the recommendation of eating low-fat, low-calorie and increased exercise may have been wrong!

 

I highly recommend reading The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes as jumping off points for learning about the obesity epidemic and how it can be eradicated.  

What if it was all a conspiracy? Author Dr. Joseph Uscinski

Conspiracy theories often conjure up the image of shadowy characters running the show behind the curtain. Cross the system and the system will take you out. This idea makes for a great John Grisham novel but rarely represents reality. My guest tonight is an expert of conspiracy theories and how they become a part of our culture. Do conspiracy theories expose nefarious plots to undermine the system or simply a way to address political shortcomings and help quell the feeling of ineptitude? 

Joseph E. Uscinski received his bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University, his Master’s from University of New Hampshire, and his Doctorate from University of Arizona. His research has appeared in Journal of Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and Critical Review among other scholarly outlets. His first book, The People’s News: Media, Politics, and the Demands of Capitalism (New York University Press, 2014) addresses how audience demands drive news content. His second book, American Conspiracy Theories (Oxford University Press, 2014) coauthored with Joseph Parent, examines why people believe in conspiracy theories.  

Follow me on Twitter: @Joeuscinski or on Facebook: Joseph E Uscinski

What if the cure for weight loss was all in our head? Author/Podcaster Jason Seib & the Psychology of Fat Loss & Body Image for Women

Jason Seib is the creator of the AltShift Diet, the author of The Paleo Coach and Body Beliefs and the co-host of the  AltShift Podcast. He is also the founder and co-owner of AltShift Fitness and Fat Loss located in the Portland, Oregon area.

I would describe Jason as an expert in the psychology of weight loss and fitness, a subject that is as complex as the weight problem we face in America. From his site:

"Jason speaks on the subject of fat loss regularly, delivering his Sustainable Fat Loss Seminar around the US.  Jason’s passion is guiding normal people to extraordinary levels of health and fitness. Marrying his extensive knowledge of fitness and nutrition with his love of psychology, he has built his career by helping thousands of people change their perspective and find a healthy, sustainable path to their goals."

Jason was a great guest and taught me a lot about the psychology of why fitness programs fail and the challenge to self-esteem women face every day. It was an honor to have him on the show and I hope to have him back on in the future. 

Episode 81 marks the newest season of the WWI Podcast and I have some great interviews lined up. Episodes in the new year will include the return of Riley Anderson to discuss his recent work with ayahuasca; John Mathis who is working with IBMs AI Watson; Dr. Ken Berry who dared question conventional medicine; Joseph Uscinski who will explain the psychology of conspiracy theories. We also have another planned ghost hunt and philosopher Paul Adams will be in studio to discuss the origins of human morals. 

Check out the revamped www.waitwhatif.com for bios, product reviews, and hints my latest secret project "3:18" with true crime author John Taylor from www.twistedpodcast.com

What if we had a few drinks LIVE? Christmas Cocktails from Revival 1869

Well, we had so much fun with the Live Ghost Hunt from Revival 1869 on Halloween that I figured why not return to this fine establishment to celebrate Christmas the best way - making merry with friends and spirits! On this episode, Mike and Maleah introduced us to their professional bartenders and we are schooled about the intricacies of craft cocktail mixing. 

This was a live Facebook event (see video) and handling the sound, video, and interviews as a one-man show was a challenge. The audio is a bit off compared to my typical episodes (I had 5 different audio sources I had to pull from).

We will return with a new line up of very interesting guests starting in the new year. I will be focusing on integrating the website www.waitwhatif.com to the show with product reviews (nootropics, books, unorthodox fitness gear etc..) links, blog posts and more.

Thank you for checking out the show. As always shoot me an email at waitwhatifpodcast@yahoo.com with questions, comments, critiques or if you want to be on the show.

Merry Christmas! -ks

 

#79: What if success & failure were all just a state of mind? Pro-skateboarder, writer, coach and world traveler, Sean Michael Hayes

Sean Hayes, professional skateboarder, author, and world traveler. He joins us to talk about unconventional ways of dealing with depression through experiencing life fully through all that it throws at us.  We delve into philosophy, ayahuasca, morals and death. This was a great show and truly back to the roots about what the WWI Podcast is all about. I think you'll really enjoy the show.

 

To find out more about Sean visit: www.canadianhayes.com or twitter/Instagram @canadianhayes

 

Please shoot me an email about what you'd like to see from the show in 2018 : waitwhatifpodcast@yahoo.com

 

Watch the LIVE Christmas show on December 11th at 8:30 over at facebook.com/wwipodcast or at www.waitwhatif.com

 

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#78 What if you were lost & in a storm at night clinging to the side of a cliff? Hans Fex & scaling Dracula's Castle

Hans Fex is a successful entrepreneur and the creator of the fascinating Mini-Museum (www.minimuseum.com). What is a mini-museum? In a nutshell, it is a collection of rare and interesting artifacts, sliced and diced into tiny specimens and sealed in a small epoxy display case. If you're a history buff or fascinated by artifacts, this item is right up your alley. I own one myself and love to watch my friends and family gaze at the collection of specimens which included a small piece of Appollo 11, coal from the Titanic and soil from Dracula's Castle! 

Hans was featured on episode #44 last year to tell the background story of the Mini-Museum. During that interview, I realized how great a storyteller he is and invited him back to recount a particular adventure about scaling the mountain where Dracula's castle is located. Without giving too much away, it involved jetlag, delirium, wolves, bears, torrential rains and narrowly escaping a fall to his death! Hans tells a hell of a tale and is a great friend of the WWI Podcast. I hope he accepts an open invite to share more of his stories from around the world.

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Music in this episode is from the Album Waterstories by stacxk and is licensed under a Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

#77 What if we tried to hunt for ghosts? The Halloween Ghost Hunt Part 2 - The discussion

So, did the ghost hunt and follow-on discussion persuade me that there are indeed ghosts amongst us? You'll have to listen to find out. In this companion episode to WWI#76 I pick John Mathis' and Vincent Genna's brains about the paranormal world. We review some of the events of the night and discuss personal stories with the unexplained. 

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You can reach Vincent Genna @ www.vincentgenna.com and John Mathis at www.johnmathis.me

And of course, come visit Revival 1869 in the heart of Down Town Clayton, NC for delicious craft cocktail! www.revival1869.com  

 

 

#76 What if we tried to find a real ghost? Halloween Ghost Hunt at Revival 1869 in Clayton, NC - PART 1

On October 16, 2017, I invited paranormal investigator John Mathis and renowned psychic Vincent Genna to explore the possible sources of unexplained events taking place at Revival 1869, a craft cocktail bar located at the center of Clayton, NC. As a self-proclaimed skeptic-at-heart, I wanted a chance to see these events through the eyes of true believers and approach the investigation with an open mind about the possibility that some things exist beyond our five senses. The Wait What If Podcast is about bringing people together to discuss the mysteries of existence, the complexities of society and to learn about the world through a diverse set of beliefs. This evening was the epitome of that mission. Mr. Vincent and Mr. Mathis did a fantastic job in opening my mind to the possibility that there is much more to our world than we can see.

Vincent Genna - www.VincentGenna.com

John Mathis - www.JohnMathis.me

Revival 1869 Bar - www.Revival1869.com

#75: What if you let twitter users tell you where to travel by voting? @awayward_

Hey, we're broadcasting the annual HALLOWEEN LIVE EPISODE this MONDAY 10/16 (that's two days from now) from Mike and Maleah's bar Revival 1869! We're investigating unexplained events with some paranormal experts. The show starts at 9pm. I'll tweet out the link from @wwipodcast and post the feed to the WWI FaceBook page (www.facebook.com/wwipodcast) The video will be on demand, so check it out if you can!

Today's guest (who wishes to remain anonymous) travels the world via twitter polls. He puts up three destinations and lets folks tell him where to go. He shares some great adventures and a little about his previous life as a professional poker player. We delve into the usual mysteries of our human experience and he had a lot of interesting takes on life. 

Follow his adventures on Twitter: @awayward_ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awayward1/

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