Black Box
Ahmed & Jon
Welcome to Black Box. Hosts Jon Palmieri and Ahmed Shata dive into some commonly spoken-about topics in our social environment and try to understand why things happen the way they do. Black Box topics may be complex or mysterious, but we’ll bring a unique perspective using statistics and stories each episode. Episodes can cover a range of topics from social media trends, relationships and investing. Tune in to listen to two guys in their twenties talk about life.
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Corporate Espionage?
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03/14/23 • 40 min
Today on Black Box, we sit down with Robert Kerbeck, author of Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, which is a detailed memoir about his experience as a corporate spy.
Robert started his career as an actor, initially doing stage performances on Broadway, but then moving out to Los Angeles where he later went on to appear in many shows that we all grew up watching... examples being Melrose Place and NYPD Blue.
As Robert goes on to explain, acting can be a difficult field when you don’t have consistent work, which led to him being recruited by some firms to engage in corporate spying.
Spying started as his side gig for money while he searched for acting jobs, but after some success and his name got around to different corporations, the offers were too good to refuse and he went full time into spying.
https://www.robertkerbeck.com/
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Black Box - Official Trailer
Black Box
01/18/21 • 1 min
Welcome to Black Box. This podcast will dive into some commonly spoken-about topics in our social environment and try to understand why things happen the way they do. Episodes can cover a range of topics from social media trends, relationships and investing. Tune in to listen to two guys in their twenties talk about life.
The World of Product
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03/08/22 • 82 min
Today on Black Box, Ahmed's cousin and our boy Zyad Gomaa hops on to discuss working in product management and the shortcomings of organizations that did not think in terms of product. Get the inside scoop of product management in a tech organization here!
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A Crazy Life Story
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09/14/21 • 39 min
Today on the 11th Episode Black Box, we are going to share one crazy story each that we believe is worth sharing. This story can be scary, sad or just plain insane, as long as it is entertaining for you all. Another light episode before we dive back into the information!
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Okay Boomer
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03/18/21 • 49 min
Today on Black Box, we discuss generational differences and the repercussions of such differences. How does the time period in which we grew up shape our views, morals, careers and vision? Why do boomers do things that are infuriating to younger generations? Tune in to hear our thoughts.
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Time Management and Boys Talk
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03/29/22 • 53 min
Today on Black Box, our guests are Jon's old coworkers Reuben, Taz, and Luke. We'll discuss crypto, time management, the work force, investing and a little bit of Marvel. Somewhat guided, somewhat off-topic as is everything with Black Box. Hope you enjoy!
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Little Kings & Queens
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10/04/22 • 34 min
Today on Black Box, we discuss Little Kings & Queens Entertainment with Walter King, Westchester New York native. Walter has family history of business owners, so he always gravitated towards the entrepreneur lifestyle/being his own boss. After college, this started with his gaming truck originally NY Console Kings and now Little Kings & Queens Gaming Truck as he expanded the LKQ Ent. brand. The next expansion was the Little Kings & Queens Party Patrol, a decommissioned fire truck that is used as a party bus for both kids and adult events. During Covid, the most recent and largest expansion came with Little Kings & Queens Fun Place located in Peekskill, NY which is a one-stop shop for all things kids fun, VR, Arcade Games, Food and the list keeps going. Good Luck to Walter and the LKQ Ent. group!
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Blockchain Extravaganza Part 2
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01/25/22 • 42 min
Today on Black Box, we have Part 2 of a thorough discussion of cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain. There will be one more part of this conversation coming next week.
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We LOVE Costco
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10/19/21 • 21 min
Today on Black Box, why is Costco so great? How is Costco able to keep their prices so low? How do they curate the perfect selection of products? Tune in to hear us obsess over one of our favorite companies.
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10/11/22 • 53 min
Today on Black Box, we chat with a fellow Stony Brook alumni Brian Clark about his career transition. Brian went to Stony Brook for Mechanical Engineering, but after graduating and working as a Process Engineer for some time the career trajectory didn't align with his long term goals. After some research and weighing of possibilities Brian decided to enter a Software Development Bootcamp, which is a program that lasts for ~3-4 Months and teaches you all the skills you will need to essentially become an effective Software Engineer. We discuss the struggles Brian went through leaving his job, lacking income while pursuing this certification and then finally interviewing and accepting a job offer @J.P. Morgan. Brian is a great example that you can always change your path to better align with your goals before its too late!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Black Box have?
Black Box currently has 91 episodes available.
What topics does Black Box cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Black Box?
The episode title 'Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Kahlil Francis' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Black Box?
The average episode length on Black Box is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Black Box released?
Episodes of Black Box are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Black Box?
The first episode of Black Box was released on Jan 18, 2021.
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