91 episodes

Hosts Adam Braus (@ajbraus) and Scot Maupin (@scotmaupin) meet up each week where Adam brings a new idea to help the world and Scot picks and prods at it with jokes and questions. The result is an informative and entertaining podcast that always gets you thinking.

Solutions From The Multiverse Adam Braus & Scot Maupin

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Hosts Adam Braus (@ajbraus) and Scot Maupin (@scotmaupin) meet up each week where Adam brings a new idea to help the world and Scot picks and prods at it with jokes and questions. The result is an informative and entertaining podcast that always gets you thinking.

    Solving Feet: Anatomically Correct Socks with Tanja Warter | SFM E91

    Solving Feet: Anatomically Correct Socks with Tanja Warter | SFM E91

    https://plus12socks.com/Ever slipped into a pair of socks and wondered if they're doing more harm than good? Join me as we explore the intriguing world of anatomically correct socks with Tanya from Austria, a pioneer in the field. Our lively chat starts off with a mix-up of time zones before diving headfirst into the transformative nature of socks designed to embrace the natural asymmetry of our feet. I share my eye-opening experience with these foot-friendly creations, and Tanya sheds light ...

    • 40 min
    Solving Hiring Prejudice: Make Educational Attainment a Protected Class | SFM E90

    Solving Hiring Prejudice: Make Educational Attainment a Protected Class | SFM E90

    Could your diploma be silently sabotaging your job prospects? This week we're tearing down the ivory towers of higher education, proposing a radical shift in hiring practices that could ignite a firestorm of debate. Buckle up as we examine the prospect of educational attainment as a protected category, challenging employers to value skills and achievements over the name of your university. Our conversation spans the potential upheaval of prestigious institutions' business models to the real i...

    • 35 min
    Solving Sugar Cravings: The Quest for a Sweet-Free Life | SFM E89

    Solving Sugar Cravings: The Quest for a Sweet-Free Life | SFM E89

    Ever wondered if Venus, the goddess of love, could catch waves on her iconic shell? We've got that covered, and much more, in a whimsical journey through art and the lighter side of life's curiosities. Our banter takes us from the strokes of Botticelli's brush to the pressing question of why our toothpaste tastes so darn sweet. We'll share laughs and insights, exploring how the classics influence our modern hobbies, and even venture into the trial and tribulations of concocting homemade tooth...

    • 34 min
    Solving Zoochosis: Introducing Zootopia | SFM E88

    Solving Zoochosis: Introducing Zootopia | SFM E88

    Let's kick things off with a bit of unexpected whimsy as Tsunami Jake sends us down a rabbit hole of prison reform, sports, and the colorful world of mascots. It's 'The Longest Yard' meets real life, and you won't want to miss the laughs and insights. But it's not all jest; we segue into the significant topic of plummeting birth rates, picking apart Ezra Klein's take and offering our own solutions from a previous episode that champions accelerated education and women's empowerment. And for th...

    • 47 min
    Solving Opioid Abuse: Bike Lanes to Fix Back Pains with Bedford Williamson | SFM E87

    Solving Opioid Abuse: Bike Lanes to Fix Back Pains with Bedford Williamson | SFM E87

    Ever found yourself questioning the quirky blend of senses known as synesthesia or wondering how a simple car accident could spiral into an opioid addiction? We've roped in Bedford Williamson, a cherished voice on our show for the third time, to tease apart these intricate topics with us. Our lively banter soon gives way to a deep dive into how our daily commutes and healthcare decisions could be inadvertently fueling a public health crisis. We're pulling back the curtain on the opaque links ...

    • 40 min
    Solving Movies: Songs In All Films with Bedford Williamson | SFM E86

    Solving Movies: Songs In All Films with Bedford Williamson | SFM E86

    Ever ponder why our feline friends emit those curious chirps when eyeing birds through the window? We kick off with a whimsical discussion about these endearingly odd behaviors before shifting to the silver screen's latest hot topic – the 'Roadhouse' remake. With Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor stepping into the dance-free zone of this classic's redo, we're stirring the pot and asking: is the magic of the original being sidelined for star power? Bedford Williamson joins us once more, bring...

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Nathan Dau ,

Banter that needs just right

Love the playful approach to discussing solutions interspersed with just the nerdiest references and jokes. De-lightful.

intangibleyad ,

Fun and innovative.

I really like the chemistry between the two hosts, from listening the conversation my mind creates this imagery of seeing people from two hundred years ago sitting across each other at the coffee table laughing and chatting about new ideas and weird stuff(perhaps discovering the world)

If you are patient enough to really listen to what they have to say, you will find that they are offering good advices for the society and not just advices, answers/solutions on how to do it too. Throughout their conversations, I can feel they hope for a better world.

I feel this positive vibe from them and I can feel they are very happy, perhaps happy to talk with each other, or happy to discover a new idea,
and sometimes I laugh along with them at their jokes. It feels great.
I usually listen to their podcast while cooking lunch, they are great cooking companions.

Z_Capri ,

Novel ideas - excited to see where this goes!

It's rare that you come across raw, unfiltered ideas for how to improve society from a thinker like Adam Braus.

I had the pleasure of reporting to Braus for 2.5 years - first as a student, later as a TA - when I was a student at the Dominican University of California. He is a tried and true strategist, and I enjoyed watching from afar as he blended evidence-based reasoning, research, and lived experiences in order to design an educational environment that provided me with a full-rounded view of the world. Outside of class, I look forward to seeing the direction his podcast will take, as I know he thinks broadly yet practically about systemic issues such as healthcare, privacy, climate change, and more.

If you’re looking for a podcast to expose yourself to new ideas, SfM earns my highest recommendation!

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