Join us on our exciting new journey through sound as we evolve Life Out of the Box into a new chapter—where this leads us, we don't quite know. But we want you right there next to us the whole way through. Listen to our daily conversations as we explore the most fascinating topics this wonderful world has to offer us and experiment to develop LOOTB into something that's, well, out of the box. Welcome friends, we're excited to take this auditory trip with you.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
155. What Makes Something Timeless?
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the elusive question—what makes something timeless? From brands, to clothing, music, movies, TV shows, games, and everything else in between—this age old question has been debated for a long time in consumer behavior research. Tune in to hear our thoughts about what truly makes something stand the test of time and transcend generations.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
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Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
154. When to Take Action With Limited Information
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
We talk about the importance of balancing due diligence with action on this podcast quite a bit, but what about those situations when a decision must be made when there's little to no information? In today's episode, we discuss some of the primary examples of leaders who took action early last year with the little information they had about the COVID-19 virus and how their bold moves paid off big time for their businesses.
From the NBA bubble to Facebook's early remote working plans, tune in to learn about the 2020 case studies that will be studied for years to come as prime examples of what business leaders should and shouldn't do in times of uncertainty.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Monday Mar 29, 2021
153. What's Cool Now Won't Be Cool in 5 Years
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss what makes something cool and why most things that are considered cool/trendy today will likely no longer be cool in 5 years from now. We go over a few specific examples that are very trendy right now and whether or not we think they will stand the test of time. Will Instagram still be the most used social media platform in 5 years? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
152. What is Clubhouse?
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss our initial reactions to the exclusive invite-only social audio platform Clubhouse.
Follow Quinn on Clubhouse: @quinnbutton
Follow Jonathon on Clubhouse: @jonbutton
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
151. Why Do We Watch Reality TV?
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
Let's be honest, we watched way more reality TV during quarantine than we'd like to admit. This got us thinking, why do we humans enjoy watching dumb reality TV? From the dating shows like Love Island UK, to the real housewives of anywhere, and every dramatic Bravo show in between—what is it about this form of entertainment that fascinates us all? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Friday Mar 26, 2021
150. The Pros & Cons of Getting Older
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
They say age is only a number, and youth is a mindset. But what are the pros and cons of getting older, really? Tune in to today's episode to hear our thoughts.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
149. The Happy Video That Made Quinn Cry
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss a video series on YouTube called "Pay It Forward" by a Thailand YouTuber called Retired Working for You. While each video in this series touched us both, there was one video in particular that hit Quinn at her core on a very deep and emotional level. Tune in to hear our reactions and and thoughts as to why these videos helped us remember why we started Life Out of the Box in the first place. You can watch all of the videos we talk about in this episode in the links below.
Video that Made Quinn Cry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYPuhX_PJI&list=PLKzllV0hlU3DDHeGwtM42yH-ri8Qul0lK&index=5
Retired Working For You "Pay It Forward" Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEDKlcXBT84&list=PLKzllV0hlU3DDHeGwtM42yH-ri8Qul0lK
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
148. What Makes Art Great (to us)?
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss what great art means to us. In the ever-changing landscape of the art world, we try to figure out what moves us, inspires us, and why. Is there a common theme in the artwork, artists, designers, musicians, and architects that we love most? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
147. What is the Good Life?
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss what exactly constitutes a good life? Although quite subjective, we attempt to discover through this conversation together if there are any common characteristics of a truly good life. Welcome to the good life friends, tune in to find out what that may or may not look like.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Monday Mar 22, 2021
146. Owning Property in Virtual Worlds?
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the various digital/virtual worlds that are being created online today with both virtual reality (VR) blockchain technology, and the potential opportunities that may come with them. Blockchain projects like Decentraland and Earth 2.0 are talked about in terms of how they're allowing individuals to buy "virtual property/assets" and why this may or may not become a very big deal in our lifetime. Tune in to get very meta into what sounds like the beginnings of simulation theory :)
Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/
Earth 2.0: https://earth2.io/
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/