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S5E8 - Resentment is a Hell of a Drug
Episode 297
This episode revolves around "Resentment" as a human motivation. We begin with a discussion of a debate conducted by two AI's on the topic of Capitalism vs Socialism and remark on how whinny, nit-pic…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
S5E7 - I Found My ASMR
Episode 296
In this episode Kyle and Chris reunite after several weeks off. They discuss Chris' family vacation to the frontier lands of West Texas and his friggin' sweet cowboy hat. They then turn to their late…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
S5E6 - A Lot Going On
Episode 295
In this episode Kyle and Chris return to the topic of current events. We talk about Trump's tariffs and the reactionaries in the news media. Are there chinks beginning to appear in the armor of MAGA …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
S5E5 - From Pelas to Hellas - The Creation Myths of Ancient Greece
Episode 294
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the Creation myths of ancient Greece. We begin with an exploration of so-called "Old Europe" and a cavalcade of archeological evidence of the Gr…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
S5E4 - Kaczynski Part 2 - An Utterly Reckless Ride into the Unknown
Episode 293
In this episode Chris and Kyle conclude their exploration of the infamous Ted Kaczynski manifesto titled: “Industrial Society and It’s Future.” The later section covered in this episode hinges on one…
Published on 7 months ago
S5E3 - Kaczynski Part 1 - Madman or Coal Mine Canary
Episode 292
How does a child math prodigy with an Ivy League pedigree turn into a domestic terrorist? What could drive such a person to sacrifice their future? For what end? What could possibly be worth it? How …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
S5E2 - The Search for God in Ancient Egypt
Episode 291
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the theology of ancient Egypt. This was a fascinating exploration of Egyptian religious hymns and inscriptions which speak of the Creation of th…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
S5E1 - The Art of Shooting the Shit with Boomer Bill
Episode 290
In this episode we risk offense in the name of having an authentic (albeit pointless), bourbon fueled conversation. You know? Like in the old days, before politics crept into every corner of our live…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
S4E46 - Religious Suicide
Episode 289
Kyle and Chris wrap us season 4 with a contemplative episode. We have a strange discussion about religious sacrifice, focusing on the Christian notion that you should give yourself to God. We wonder …
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
S4E45 - Gandalf the Red Part 8 - What the Darkness Comprehends
Episode 288
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on Carl Jung's infamous Red Book. We review four of Jung's visions and analyze their symbolic meaning. This takes us on an adventure through a host…
Published on 9 months ago