Uncomfortable with Ian McConnell

Ian attempts to use the theory of evolution to improve his personal life, to varying degrees of effectiveness. Ian and Andrew Hyatt meet for the first time and discuss getting complacent, playing to strengths, and the side effects of self-awareness.Show Notes00:00 Ian talks about the theory of evolution06:30 Andrew Hyatt joins the show09:15 Why Andrew and Ian are “night-people” and societal norms13:40 Achievements and happiness16:40 The two talk about their music21:00 Therapy is good31:00 A conversation on self-awareness39:00 Close

Ian attempts to minimize damage when delivering bad news. Abigail Osborn plays “Ruin Your Night” and the two chat about listening to their own music, when the art and the artist don’t match, dating friends, and reinventing themselves.

Ian rides a train of thought through the topics of grapes, climate change, mental math, the AI gaming presidents, and attention spans. Ian and Whitney meet for the first time ever and talk as if they were meeting at a party.Learn how Whitney won Miss United States, started a career in fighting, and then her career as a musician in this incredible Pivotal Moments Media podcast. Show Notes00:00 Intro03:30 Finding fascination in everything 09:00 What you can control and a song called “Being Like This”13:30 Whitney Miller joins and talks about winning Miss Texas and Miss United States19:00 How Whitney transitioned into fighting22:30 Whitney on beginning her career as a singer32:15 Whitney sings her song “15 of Fame”35:40 Ian asks Whitney about her music taste38:00 Close

"I’m trying to live life by the scientific method. I run several experiments, including drinking 4 liters of water per day, spending 20 minutes on Twitter, waiting until the last second to prepare for this episode, and having my second ever conversation with Maddy Hicks in front of people we don’t know! Maddy and I bond over being internet-based word nerds. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy Uncomfortable!"Learn more at PivotalMomentsMedia.comShow Notes00:00 Ian on The Scientific Method and his song Fine04:25 Learning How to Cook 09:00 Pain and feelings are actually good13:45 Maddy Hicks joins the show17:30 Ian asks Maddy if she knows what she wants from making music 21:20 Maddy talks about being honest and specific in her music26:10 A conversation on embarrassment and writing32:00 Maddy plays her most recent single Deadline35:38 Close

"I’m on the hunt for some goals. I’m flip-flopping between taking everything too seriously and not seriously at all. I ask country music sensation and aspiring adult film star Spencer Crandall whether he is aware that strangers desire the life he lives. We also talk about numbers, which, as a math boi, gets me all hot and bothered. Some good shit in here. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy Uncomfortable with Ian McConnell (that’s me)."