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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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 2 weeks ago
S4E44 - American Pride and First World Guilt
Episode 287
In this episode we check all the forbidden boxes, talking about identity politics and race relations, dual citizenship and divided allegiances, energy and personality and, of course, a controversial …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
S4E43 - Child of Earth and Heaven
Episode 286
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the ancient Greek god--Dionysus. All due credit to Neal Sendlak of the YouTube show "Gnostic Informant" for much of the historical details prese…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
S4E42 - Culture versus Conscience
Episode 285
In this episode Kyle and Chris reunite after many, holiday weeks off...and there's much to catch up on. We discuss Chris' introduction to Jesse Lee Peterson, review the 2024 film "Nosferatu," and rav…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago