<![CDATA[Nuance and Nonsense]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:26:51 +0000Captivate.fmSam Hake and Shani Belshawhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/63eb9d10-f60e-4e59-a5cf-804183fd00b1/byAzv1z7FGhfZUccPY6GMI-9.jpgNuance and NonsenseSam Hake and Shani BelshawSam Hake and Shani BelshawSam and Shani believe that looking at life with many perspectives is important. There are pros/cons, and give & take to most matters. There is usually never one perfect solution, but that's what makes life challenging and rewarding. We like to play what we call "angel's advocate", which is similar to devil's advocate, but with a little more empathy and taking a look at things from all angles. We do this on our show covering topics in the Tech, Music, Health, Fashion, Pop Culture, and Psychology/Self Improvement spaces. All while having fun, and never taking life or ourselves too seriously. Join us in the fun by listening to our nuanced conversation and a whole lot of nonsense! Follow us: YouTube- Nuance and Nonsense Insta- @nuanceandnonsense Twitter- @nuance_nonsensehttps://nuance-and-nonsense.captivate.fmyesepisodic#13 Chandler Malone#13 Chandler MaloneIn this episode, we interview Chandler Malone, a three time entrepreneur who is now building The Ideate Project and investing in early stage companies through Atento Capital. His journey began as a college student, building an events business that hosted shows for Billboard top 10 artists including the Chainsmokers before launching his first software company, The Moves, which he exited in 2019. Chandler has a passion for helping underrepresented entrepreneurs and using technology to improve quality of life. Chandler serves as an Investor in Residence at Washington University in St. Louis and a board member at Urban Coders Guild.

He shares how he got to where he is today and advice for those wanting to follow in his footsteps by being a business owner. We discuss the importance of diversity in tech and how technology advancements can better our society.

We'd love to hear your feedback, please leave a review!

]]>In this episode, we interview Chandler Malone, a three time entrepreneur who is now building The Ideate Project and investing in early stage companies through Atento Capital. His journey began as a college student, building an events business that hosted shows for Billboard top 10 artists including the Chainsmokers before launching his first software company, The Moves, which he exited in 2019. Chandler has a passion for helping underrepresented entrepreneurs and using technology to improve quality of life. Chandler serves as an Investor in Residence at Washington University in St. Louis and a board member at Urban Coders Guild.

He shares how he got to where he is today and advice for those wanting to follow in his footsteps by being a business owner. We discuss the importance of diversity in tech and how technology advancements can better our society.

We'd love to hear your feedback, please leave a review!

]]>c56b18d4-230b-4a74-bddc-867be989a420Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -060001:21:43yesfullIn this episode, we interview Chandler Malone, a three time entrepreneur who is now building The Ideate Project and investing in early stage companies through Atento Capital. His journey began as a college student, building an events business that hosted shows for Billboard top 10 artists including the Chainsmokers before launching his first software company, The Moves, which he exited in 2019. Chandler has a passion for helping underrepresented entrepreneurs and using technology to improve quality of life. Chandler serves as an Investor in Residence at Washington University in St. Louis and a board member at Urban Coders Guild. He shares how he got to where he is today and advice for those wanting to follow in his footsteps by being a business owner. We discuss the importance of diversity in tech and how technology advancements can better our society. We'd love to hear your feedback, please leave a review!Sam Hake and Shani Belshaw#12 We moved to the city of angels#12 We moved to the city of angelsWe hope you enjoy catching up with us!

On this episode we discuss:

Tech: Sam got a drone. What is the future of drones?

Music: 528 hz is supposedly the miracle tone? Most music is at 440 hz. Is it not good for the brain? XXXtentacion said he engineered his music to be better for us.

Health: Endogenous ketosis vs. exogenous ketosis.

Fashion: We talk about minimalism, how we got rid of most of our clothes before the move. Sam shares about his new Fabletics membership and his new sweats with anti-stench technology.

Pop Culture: We want to do van life! And... Shani's experience with a recent social media troll...

Psychology: What we each use to plan our yearly goals- Sam uses Jordan Peterson's Self Authoring System, and Shani uses the Makse Life Planner.

]]>We hope you enjoy catching up with us!

On this episode we discuss:

Tech: Sam got a drone. What is the future of drones?

Music: 528 hz is supposedly the miracle tone? Most music is at 440 hz. Is it not good for the brain? XXXtentacion said he engineered his music to be better for us.

Health: Endogenous ketosis vs. exogenous ketosis.

Fashion: We talk about minimalism, how we got rid of most of our clothes before the move. Sam shares about his new Fabletics membership and his new sweats with anti-stench technology.

Pop Culture: We want to do van life! And... Shani's experience with a recent social media troll...

Psychology: What we each use to plan our yearly goals- Sam uses Jordan Peterson's Self Authoring System, and Shani uses the Makse Life Planner.

]]>4c066883-5db1-4589-9750-68de119f03dfWed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -060001:02:05yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#11 Megan Schaller#11 Megan SchallerIn this episode, we interview, Megan Schaller, a doctoral student in the Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Michigan with a focus in molecular physiology. As a scientist, she researches intestinal health while navigating higher education with ADHD.

]]>In this episode, we interview, Megan Schaller, a doctoral student in the Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Michigan with a focus in molecular physiology. As a scientist, she researches intestinal health while navigating higher education with ADHD.

]]>5c5f8847-b650-4aa5-98d4-232a2f353aa2Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -060001:28:35yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#10 Max Pryce#10 Max PryceIn this episode, we interview comedian, Max Pryce. Max is based in St. Louis and has much to say about his eventful 27 years of life. Drawing from his unique experiences with his family, his degenerative and crime-ridden youth, and ongoing troubles as a young, single father, he is able to connect with crowds of all ages and backgrounds as he shares universally relatable stories of his past. 

A 2-time finalist for Make Me Laugh USA and runner up in the Funniest Person in STL Competition, Max works at clubs and independent shows all over the Midwest. He can also be found touring and performing regularly with Preston Lacy of MTV’s Jackass, and has worked with names like Pauly Shore, Chris Kattan, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Koechner, and many more. 

Back home, Max produces the top rated/reviewed and highest attended monthly comedy show in St. Louis at The Funny Bone.

]]>In this episode, we interview comedian, Max Pryce. Max is based in St. Louis and has much to say about his eventful 27 years of life. Drawing from his unique experiences with his family, his degenerative and crime-ridden youth, and ongoing troubles as a young, single father, he is able to connect with crowds of all ages and backgrounds as he shares universally relatable stories of his past. 

A 2-time finalist for Make Me Laugh USA and runner up in the Funniest Person in STL Competition, Max works at clubs and independent shows all over the Midwest. He can also be found touring and performing regularly with Preston Lacy of MTV’s Jackass, and has worked with names like Pauly Shore, Chris Kattan, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Koechner, and many more. 

Back home, Max produces the top rated/reviewed and highest attended monthly comedy show in St. Louis at The Funny Bone.

]]>256afbfd-0fc5-48c8-86a3-f388153b1efbSun, 10 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -060002:30:37yesfullIn this episode, we interview comedian, Max Pryce. Max is based in St. Louis and has much to say about his eventful 27 years of life. Drawing from his unique experiences with his family, his degenerative and crime-ridden youth, and ongoing troubles as a young, single father, he is able to connect with crowds of all ages and backgrounds as he shares universally relatable stories of his past. A 2-time finalist for Make Me Laugh USA and runner up in the Funniest Person in STL Competition, Max works at clubs and independent shows all over the Midwest. He can also be found touring and performing regularly with Preston Lacy of MTV’s Jackass, and has worked with names like Pauly Shore, Chris Kattan, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Koechner, and many more. Back home, Max produces the top rated/reviewed and highest attended monthly comedy show in St. Louis at The Funny Bone.Sam Hake and Shani Belshaw#9 Atomic Habits Discussion w/ Chris Heaney#9 Atomic Habits Discussion w/ Chris HeaneyEvery couple months, Sam, Shani, and Chris Heaney read a book and then get together to discuss it on the podcast. Recently, we read Atomic Habits by James Clear. We finished this book just in time for the new year, we are excited to take what we've learned from the author's habit research and tips. We hope this inspires you to try some of the things James taught us and possibly read the book as well!

]]>Every couple months, Sam, Shani, and Chris Heaney read a book and then get together to discuss it on the podcast. Recently, we read Atomic Habits by James Clear. We finished this book just in time for the new year, we are excited to take what we've learned from the author's habit research and tips. We hope this inspires you to try some of the things James taught us and possibly read the book as well!

]]>2aef4e49-7922-475d-a8c4-c0d8e9a0665fSat, 02 Jan 2021 05:15:00 -060001:11:43yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#8 Madelyn Lego#8 Madelyn LegoInterviewing Actor, Singer, and Creative, Madelyn Lego. We discuss how she got into acting, her experiences in the industry, and what changes she has endured since the pandemic. Keep up with her shenanigans at madelynclairelego.com or @maddielego on all platforms.

]]>Interviewing Actor, Singer, and Creative, Madelyn Lego. We discuss how she got into acting, her experiences in the industry, and what changes she has endured since the pandemic. Keep up with her shenanigans at madelynclairelego.com or @maddielego on all platforms.

]]>09ba2ac7-2885-40b5-9cfa-cb203ba9d568Sat, 26 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -060001:39:32nofullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#7 Rachel Bavery#7 Rachel BaveryRachel Bavery, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist in central Louisiana. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. We dive into details on what a PT is — who they treat, what they treat, and where they treat — as well as her experience as an essential healthcare worker during the global pandemic.


]]>Rachel Bavery, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist in central Louisiana. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. We dive into details on what a PT is — who they treat, what they treat, and where they treat — as well as her experience as an essential healthcare worker during the global pandemic.


]]>4ec7871a-22a5-47fc-a34c-956b6a402f4bSat, 12 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -060001:08:35yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#6 TJ Ragsdale of RagsdaleHealth#6 TJ Ragsdale of RagsdaleHealthTJ Ragsdale and Sam met during college in St. Louis, where they were both in the same fraternity. TJ is a former Real Estate bond trader turned holistic health trainer. He founded his health & fitness practice, RagsdaleHealth, during a three-month stint in Istanbul right after quitting finance. He lives between the Hudson Valley (NY) and Philadelphia where he trains clients full-time.

]]>TJ Ragsdale and Sam met during college in St. Louis, where they were both in the same fraternity. TJ is a former Real Estate bond trader turned holistic health trainer. He founded his health & fitness practice, RagsdaleHealth, during a three-month stint in Istanbul right after quitting finance. He lives between the Hudson Valley (NY) and Philadelphia where he trains clients full-time.

]]>ee60f1a7-b55b-44ec-a31c-80438c0afebaTue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -060001:34:23yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#5 Rich Dad Poor Dad Discussion#5 Rich Dad Poor Dad DiscussionWe have Chris Heaney back on the show to discuss "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. We dive into details, such as each of our takeaways from the book, how it compares with philosophies of other great minds, how it compares with advice from our own dads, and how it applies to modern times and the millennial generation specifically.

Chris is Sam's friend from college, and currently works as a Software Engineer at Amazon.

]]>We have Chris Heaney back on the show to discuss "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. We dive into details, such as each of our takeaways from the book, how it compares with philosophies of other great minds, how it compares with advice from our own dads, and how it applies to modern times and the millennial generation specifically.

Chris is Sam's friend from college, and currently works as a Software Engineer at Amazon.

]]>96fc5d3a-e7b4-4213-ba68-ec5aa8cd74b9Sun, 08 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -060053:19yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#4 Halloweenie 2020#4 Halloweenie 2020On this episode we change things up a bit and discuss a few true crime events that were turned into major movies as well as a few of the "most haunted places in the world" in celebration of Halloween.

We cover 2 of our usual topics as well, this week focusing on a Tech topic (Apple focusing on its own search engine vs. Google search) and a health topic (the confusion in the media about dieting/nutrition)

Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend and we will see ya next week!

Reference links:


]]>On this episode we change things up a bit and discuss a few true crime events that were turned into major movies as well as a few of the "most haunted places in the world" in celebration of Halloween.

We cover 2 of our usual topics as well, this week focusing on a Tech topic (Apple focusing on its own search engine vs. Google search) and a health topic (the confusion in the media about dieting/nutrition)

Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend and we will see ya next week!

Reference links:


]]>7e547435-2662-475c-bce5-d2867d4f9a5aSun, 01 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -060050:07yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#3 Chris Heaney#3 Chris HeaneyChris Heaney, Amazon Software Engineer discusses growing up in Chicago, how business consulting transitioned to software development, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Discipline, and more!

]]>Chris Heaney, Amazon Software Engineer discusses growing up in Chicago, how business consulting transitioned to software development, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Discipline, and more!

]]>12f6d54f-7ec0-426a-b844-0a4d69468e05Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -060044:42yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#2 Oh the nuance#2 Oh the nuanceWe hope you enjoy this episode!

We discuss:

Tech: The new Apple Watch

Music: Justin Bieber's new song with Chance the Rapper, Holy

Health: Netflix's new show called Unwell

Fashion: FabScrap aims to solve fashion industry waste problem”

Pop Culture: What we think will be the most popular Halloween costumes this year

Psychology: "Purpose over pleasure", one of Sam's favorite motivational speakers, Wes Watson

]]>We hope you enjoy this episode!

We discuss:

Tech: The new Apple Watch

Music: Justin Bieber's new song with Chance the Rapper, Holy

Health: Netflix's new show called Unwell

Fashion: FabScrap aims to solve fashion industry waste problem”

Pop Culture: What we think will be the most popular Halloween costumes this year

Psychology: "Purpose over pleasure", one of Sam's favorite motivational speakers, Wes Watson

]]>a7096770-24b1-4bc4-ac56-12639f206363Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -060033:41yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw#1 Our First POD Boiiiii#1 Our First POD BoiiiiiWelcome to our show!

On this episode we discuss:


]]>Welcome to our show!

On this episode we discuss:


]]>e7a9f1b9-db6e-4f51-a92d-3cf052c2f416Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -060051:18yesfullSam Hake and Shani Belshaw