The AtaZ Podcast
The AtaZ Podcast is a self-development and philosophy podcast hosted by friends Amber Long and Zachery Birdsong. Grab a cup of something deep and join them as they navigate social norms, life, and themselves. Do you have a topic you'd like us to mull over? Share your thoughts with us on social media!
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Episodes

Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Zach tries out a new podcast introduction style, Amber struggles with being competitive, Zach has acknowledges his low conscientiousness, and the two discuss the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and share what they believe to be the five subcategories of identity. Let's get into it! As always, grab a cup of something deep, relax, and comment your thoughts!

Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026
14 min
Happy New Year! In this short episode, Amber and Zach go over some of the Spotify Wrapped stats for the podcast and give a special thanks to those who have been listening in! Comment and let us know if we were in your top 5 shows for 2025! Thank you all for listening and we hope 2026 is a great year for everyone!

Dec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
37 min
Attempting to change is a process. You need insight, the willingness to experiment through experience, and the determination to see it through. In this episode, our hosts discuss how they've been trying to change recently and the difficulties that come with it.

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
31 min
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this bonus episode, Amber and Zach list out (in no particular order) what they are grateful for this holiday season. Time to dig deep and ask yourselves the same question. Let the mindfulness commence!

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
53 min
In this episode, Amber and Zach discuss the difficulties in sharing what you really believe in. Turns out, the base root is fear. Grab a cup of something deep and relax while listening to your hosts talk about what they believe and some possible unpopular opinions!

Nov 9, 2025
Nov 9, 2025
1 hr 12 min
Amber and Zach walk through the trials and tribulations of setting goals and habits. Join them as they break down the hierarchical structure of goals, how you can navigate your own challenges with establishing habits, and the importance of communicating and creating them.

Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
1 hr 6 min
What is success and what does it mean to be successful? What are some of the challenges we face when pursuing success? After briefly musing about "dumb" ways to die, Amber and Zach ask themselves these questions and more in this episode of the AtaZ Podcast!

Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Amber and Zach give their opinion on the dating game. Though their experience in this field is lacking, they still have plenty of thoughts! Tune in to hear them talk about dating multiple people at once, ideal first dates, and how to tackle conflicts with your partner!

Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
1 hr 3 min
Can life be reduced to experience and productivity? And how do we face the idea of death? In this reflective episode, Amber and Zach talk about what it means to live - and how we understand death - from both a personal and a larger perspective.

Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Amber and Zach confront aesthetics. What is art? What does it mean to be beautiful on the inside? Tune in to find out and jump from the cosmic fence with your hosts!


