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Stupid Anthropology has birthed from the ashes of The Right Can’t Read. We have leapt from the desiccated skull like a weird zombie Athena to sometimes ask stupid questions, sometimes our stupid ideas, sometimes our stupid screaming into the void. Join Aaron, Robert, and Jonny as we explore whatever diseased questions pop into our collapsing brains. Questions such as: What’s the deal with selling out? Who are the worst people that came on Oprah’s show? What’s the deal with airline food?
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This is a history podcast hosted by small time comics Dan Brady and Jonny Smith. We don't just cram history down your throat. Its 2 friends bringing a fun dynamic to fascinating topics. Join them each week as they explore a new historical event or person. What In The History can be found on most streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify
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The Thank God For Bitcoin Podcast is hosted by Jordan Bush and exists to explore the surprising intersections between Bitcoin and the Christian faith. Join Jordan, Head of Content and Education for TGFB Media, and thought-provoking guests as they discuss how Bitcoin is changing the world.
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Jonny Bentley and Jordan Dover bring you 15 Minutes of Football: a podcast where the most complex of football topics are concisely discussed in 15 minutes or less. The main focus is the Premier League and all teams will be covered over the course of our 4 topics. 15 minutes per-topic. One hour of quality content. Statistical, emotional but, most of all, entertaining!
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Here at Stupid Anthropology, we take the stances that other podcasts won't. For example: We hate artists. All of them. Listen to us talk about how much we hate them. Slides here. Music by Daniel GriggsDoor Stupid Anthropology
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How Christian Faith, Economics, and Bitcoin Come Together! TGFB 2024 Conference in Nashville!
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I’m excited to share this special "on the road" episode recorded at the "Bitcoin is for Everyone" conference in Portland, Oregon. Joining me are Ahshuwah Hawthorne, who has previously been on the show, and Nate Scholz, who has been working behind the scenes to help churches and missions organizations understand Bitcoin. You'll learn about the upcom…
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The Best End Times
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The gang has a completely normal, rational, and sober discussion about apocalypses - both fictional and the one we're hurtling toward. Music by Daniel Griggs.Door Stupid Anthropology
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How Bitcoin Solves Financial Challenges for Missionaries in Developing Countries
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Missionaries often encounter broken monetary systems, especially in regions far from the stability of the US dollar. In this episode, I'm joined by Ahshuwah Hawthorne and Nate Schultz to discuss an exciting intersection of Bitcoin and missionary work. We dive into the financial challenges missionaries face and explore how Bitcoin offers innovative …
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Aaron, Robert, and Jonny hold a very coherent and listenable debate about whether or not space sucks. (It doesn't.) You can find Aaron's slides here. Music by Daniel Griggs.Door Stupid Anthropology
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Why Self-Custody Matters for Financial Security with Adam O'Brien of Bitcoin Well
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Have you ever wondered how your personal beliefs can shape your professional journey? Or how a passion for something as revolutionary as Bitcoin can align with your spiritual values? In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Adam O'Brien, the founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well. Adam has been in the Bitcoin space since 2013 and is a passiona…
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Israel, Palestine, and You!
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Robert, Aaron, and Jonny have a completely reasonable conversation about what's happening in Gaza. While listening, why not do something productive like donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNHCR, or any number of other groups trying to materially improve the conditions of people who are the latest victims of the United States military-industria…
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Jonny Vance on Teaching Freedom, Economics, and Bitcoin to Kids with Tuttle Twins
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Imagine your kids watching shows that not only fail to teach them anything meaningful but also instill poor values and oversimplify important concepts. It's a constant struggle to monitor what they're watching and find educational content that aligns with your values. In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Vance, one of the creators of the hit chil…
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Jonny, Robert, and Aaron talk the ultimate sin: Selling out. Is there a counterculture? Are we all the sellout hobo from They Live? What are our personal brands? All these questions - and more - are asked in this episode of Stupid Anthropology. Oh yeah, we're Stupid Anthropology now. We will miss Rachel, but she's off to bigger and better things in…
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Why Politician Samuel Kullman Thinks Bitcoin Education is Switzerland’s Best Hope Against CBDC’s
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The rise of Bitcoin and the complexities of digital currencies can seem overwhelming. Many feel left behind, unsure of how to navigate the changes or what to trust. As governments and banks push for increased control through Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), many fear losing not just financial independence but also the ability to manage reso…
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How Bitcoin Transforms Funding for Global Missions with Ahshuwah Hawthorne
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Many ministries and non-profit organizations face significant challenges in funding and executing their global missions. Traditional financial systems often impose restrictions and inefficiencies that hinder the transfer of funds internationally, especially to regions most in need. As we strive to fulfill our global commission, the limitations of t…
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Mills: How Bitcoin Aligns With Christian Values, Stewardship and Economic Freedom
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As Christians, are we missing out on an opportunity to use technology like Bitcoin to further our values of stewardship, generosity, and integrity? In today’s world, the traditional understanding of money is being challenged, and we believers are left wondering where we fit into this new digital financial landscape. In this episode, I sit down with…
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SeedSigner on Career Change, Digital Forensics, and Bitcoin Digital Defense
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Have you ever felt stuck in a career that doesn't align with your passions or interests? It's a common problem many of us face, feeling like we're on a path that we didn't quite choose for ourselves. But how do you pivot, and where do you even start? In this episode, we dive deep with a fascinating guest who found himself in this very predicament. …
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Faith, Technology, and Bitcoin with Jameson Lopp
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In today's world, it's tough to know what to trust and even harder to find the truth. In this episode, I sit down with Jameson Lopp, cypherpunk, software engineer, columnist, and Bitcoin advocate. Prompted by Jameson's intriguing tweets, we explore the connections between religious beliefs, technology, and their relationship to Bitcoin. We talk abo…
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How MTV, Podcasting, and Jesus Changed Adam Curry's Life
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Are you curious how a former MTV star became a popular name in the Bitcoin community? MTV icon Adam Curry sits down with us and he reveals everything about finance and Bitcoin, podcasting, and faith. In this episode, Adam Curry talks about his journey from being an MTV star to becoming a Bitcoin enthusiast, and how his experiences have shaped his v…
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Shattered By Sexual Sin? The Power Of The Gospel To Mend Broken Lives
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Can the struggle of sexual brokenness be one’s pathway to redemption? In this all-too-honest conversation, Mark Sanders of Harvest USA joins us in this conversation where he shares his personal faith journey, why he strived to overcome sexual brokenness, and how the gospel teachings and Christian values shaped him to be who he is now. He introduced…
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TGFB Conversations: Jared Michaud
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00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 The Power of Myth 12:09 The Story of Christ and Moral Transformation 18:50 Myth in Modern Culture 31:41 Myth as a Bridge Between Faith and Culture 36:05 Creating Myth in Writing 36:40 Living out a parallel of Christ's story 38:31 The importance of narrative in understanding the Bible 40:27 The value of storyt…
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TGFB Conversations- Chester Ney
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Follow Chester: https://twitter.com/GingerSherpa https://www.all4inc.com Follow Jordan: twitter.com/@jmbushwrites tgfb.com The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people everywhere. Buy tickets for the TGFB24 Con…
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TGFB Conversations: Canadian Trucker Protest Spokesman BJ Dichter
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BJ Dichter is a former political candidate, podcaster, and Canadian trucker. Find out more about B.J. and the trucker protest at https://honkingforfreedom.com/. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites. The Thank For Bitcoin Pod…
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Special Thanksgiving Crossover Episode: Why You Should Thank God For Nostr, Part 1
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Jon is the developer of the Coracle Nostr client and an OpenSats grantee. He is focused on discovering what a healthy social network would look like, and helping Nostr make that vision a reality. Find Jon on Nostr at npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at …
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TGFB Conversations: Bitcoin Mechanic
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Bitcoin Mechanic is a long-time time Bitcoin educator and advocate. A veteran of the Fork Wars and active participant in prior network upgrades. Find him on X @GrassFedBitcoin and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinmechanic. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitco…
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TGFB Conversations: Dan Sherman
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Dan Sherman is the National Field Strategy Director for Power to Change-Students, an evangelistic ministry in Canada. He went down the Bitcoin rabbit hole in 2020 and loves to help people understand and appreciate the connections between Christianity and Bitcoin. Find Dan on Twitter @hodlingj Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and E…
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TGFB Conversations: Satoshi Sound
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Robert aka SatoshiSound has lived his life in the pursuit of truth and freedom. A self-professed prodigal son who has lived and traveled in Latin America, Europe, Africa and across the United States, he has returned to faith in Christ Jesus and finds comfort and holy fear in the words of Jesus when he told us that "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lor…
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Episode 30: The Gang Reads a Jehova’s Witness Book
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Have you ever received a book in the mail that you didn't order and, like a maniac, chose to inflict it on friends instead of throwing it away? Aaron has! Join us as Aaron reads bits of a sadly dull Jehovah's Witness book at Shark and Rachel and the three talk about how disappointed they are. Hey, you can't always have a well-researched episode abo…
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TGFB Conversations: Luke Broyles
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Luke Broyles is a Christian, a real estate investor and a thinker working to advance Bitcoin adoption and passionate about spreading the truth of the Gospel. You can find Luke on his Youtube channel here and on twitter @luke_broyles. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin…
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Episode 29: The Country Music Follow-Up
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Robert and Aaron talk about two amazing contributions to human civilization. Music by Daniel GriggsDoor The Right Can’t Read
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How CrowdHealth and Bitcoin are Decentralizing Healthcare with Andy Schoonover
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Use code TGFB to get your first three months at $99 with CrowdHealth. Visit the CrowdHealth website here: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ Andy Schoonover is CEO and Founder of CrowdHealth, a company that helps people navigate the healthcare system without the need for insurance. Previously, he was CEO of VRI, a remote patient monitoring company fo…
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Episode 28: The Perceptive Boys
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The conclusion to our three-part series on Watchmen! Jonny takes the gang through various analyses of the comic and everyone is - still - amazed that anyone can walk away from it with a positive perception of Rorshach. Music by Daniel GriggsDoor The Right Can’t Read
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TGFB Conversations: Robert Breedlove
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Robert Breedlove hosts the, " What is Money Show," where he explores money, truth, and freedom. Find his show and more at https://whatismoneypodcast.com or on Twitter @breedlove22. David Cotrone is a strategic marketing consultant, the founder of Vine Strategies and a founder of TGFB Media. Find him on Twitter @dcotronejr and Vine Strategies at htt…
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Episode 27: Who Casts the Pod Men?
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Jonny takes the gang through a DETAILED (and yet not detailed enough) synopsis of the Watchmen novel. We talk through the characterizations a bit and start delving into what it all means, but more of that to come! Music by Daniel GriggsDoor The Right Can’t Read
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TGFB Conversations: Nostr Basics with Jon (@Hodlbod)
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Jon Staab is a web developer and the creator of the Coracle.Social Nostr client. On Nostr: npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn On Twitter: @hodlbod On Coracle.social (the Nostr client he's building)Door Hodlbod, Jordan Bush
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Episode 26: Podwatchcastmen, Part 1
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Long-time listener and first-time caller Jonny Lim takes the gang on the start of their journey through Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's Watchmen. I, Aaron, would like to reiterate that Welcome Back Kotter is a show that exists and I'm very glad that Jonny backs me up on this.Door The Right Can’t Read
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TGFB Conversations: Economics and Education with Brandon McLean Smith
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Brandon McLean Smith is the archival editor for Westminster Magazine at Westminster Theological Seminary. He can be found on Twitter @B_McLeanSmith. Recommended Reading from Episode: Article by R.B. Kuiper - "The Hope of a Christian World Order" https://static1.squarespace.com/static/590be125ff7c502a07752a5b/t/649d6a3dd0ef5716d8696be3/1688037949586…
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What?! An episode under an hour?!?!?!? Aaron brings some serious old coot energy to another """"palette cleanser."""" This one's about John Carpenter's THEY LIVE. Music by Daniel Griggs (good luck on the move, buddy!) Some extra reading: Revisiting the Dystopian L.A. of Sci-Fi Classic They Live, 30 Years Later: https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/th…
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TGFB Conversations: Paul Miller & Erik Cason
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Paul Miller was a senior editor at The Verge and a frontend developer for Voltage. He's currently working on a self-custodied Lightning wallet called Mutiny (mutinywallet.com) and can be found on Twitter @futurepaul. Erik Cason is a longtime Bitcoiner and one of the first employees at Coinbase. He enjoys the outdoors and blogs at cryptosovereignty.…
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Episode 24: Alpha Males
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The gang fails at having a relaxed conversation about the bullshit phenomenon of alpha wolves. Yet another palette cleanser that is not a palette cleanser. Ah well.Door The Right Can’t Read
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TGFB Interviews: Pastor Douglas Wilson
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The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a product of TGFB Media Subscribe to TGFB Podcasts on Apple and Spotify TGFB.com Twitter: @ThankGodForBTC Youtube: @ThankGodForBitcoin Doug Wilson dougwils.com canonpress.comDoor Douglas Wilson, Jordan Bush
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Thank God for Bitcoin Introduction
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Listen in as we chat about our newest podcast, Thank God for Bitcoin!Door David Cotrone, Jordan Bush
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Episode 23: The Internet’s Crypto-Grift
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The group wraps up our journey through the internet with a long, long discussion about the gold standard, grifts, crypto, and AI. Shark and Rachel align themselves with the Machines, while Aaron yells at clouds. Music by Daniel Griggs Reading list: On Mt. Gox: https://www.wired.com/2014/03/bitcoin-exchange/ “Could gold be the next Libor scandal?” W…
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Episode 22: The Internet - Part 2: Web 2.0
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Aaron brings Robert and Rachel through the horrors of venture capital, Meta's quarterly reports, and the enshittification of the web. Music by Daniel Griggs. READ THIS STUFF: A funny Tweet about how shitty the Internet is. How Venture Capital Works, Harvard Business Review How Venture Capitalists Make Decisions, Harvard Business Review Competition …
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Episode 21: How Cyberlibertarians Laid The Groundwork to Ruin the Internet
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Aaron leads Robert and Rachel through the early days of the Internet. The gang talks about the worst people imaginable: Corporate stooges and Grateful Dead lyricists. Music by Daniel Griggs Sources: Why Open Source Misses the Point of Free Software, Stallman: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html Cyberlibertarians’ Digita…
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Rachel takes Aaron and Robert through the history of drag, the unmitigated good of drag brunches and drag story hour, and how the right is trying to ruin a whole lot of good peoples' lives. This is, ostensibly, a palette cleanser episode but, well, Florida and the South in general are bummers. Music by Daniel Griggs…
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Episode 19: First Person Shooters
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Robert and Aaron reminisce about their lives spent with their eyes glued to monitors while Rachel looks on in horror. By which I mean, Robert talks about how the first-person shooter genre opens people up to be anesthetized to the horrors of the world, BUT ALSO how the first-person shooter genre can be artful and allow people to explore those horro…
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Episode 18: Country Music, Part 2
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The gang continues their traipse through the history of country music, this time focusing on Richard Nixon and how 9/11 broke everyone's brains. There are far too many digressions to count in this one, so I'm not even going to try. Music by Daniel GriggsDoor The Right Can’t Read
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Episode 17: Country Music, Part 1
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Robert takes Aaron on a journey through the history of the politics of country music, then shatters Aaron's psyche by reminding him about Brooks & Dunn. Music by Daniel GriggsDoor The Right Can’t Read
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Episode 16: Propaganda, But Fun!
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Aaron takes Robert and Rachel on an adventure through the glories of the Ip Man quadrilogy and RRR. Are these movies mere propaganda? Are they are? Or are they REALLY FUN ACTION MOVIES, YOU GUYS! (Question mark.) Music by Daniel Griggs.Door The Right Can’t Read
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Episode 15: Santos and Adams
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Robert takes Aaron and Rachel on a journey between IRL George Costanza, George Santos, and best-poster-who-isn't-dril, Nick Adams. Digressions include: Highlights from Fallout: New Vegas Aaron takes a stand against Tibetan Buddhism Mayor Pete! The gang's thoughts on Taylor Swift Music by Daniel Griggs.…
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Episode 14: Warhammer 40K’s Alt Right and Nazi Problem
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Join the gang on a journey into the grim, dark future in which there is only war. Digressions in this one mainly include a not-at-all successful attempt to get Rachel up to speed on the lore of Warhammer 40K, D&D, and Warhammer: Fantasy Battles. Reading list: https://web.archive.org/web/20160518214822/http://cardboardsandwich.com/features/games-wor…
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Episode 13: How the Right Ruined Atheism
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The gang talks atheism. Specifically, Aaron leads Robert and Rachel through some historical tidbits about atheism - did you know Diogenes ruled? - and then drags them down through the utter muck and sewage of Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, and Sam Harris. Everyone has a terrible time and wishes nothing but “the best” for those three dudes. …
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Well, we talk about Shrek. Specifically, Shark spends two hours proselytizing the Word of Shrek to Aaron and Rachel. Digressions include, like, the first twenty minutes; we talk about Repo Man; we talk about Buckaroo Banzai; we talk about musicals; we talk - many times - about Smash Mouth. It’s a good time. Trust me.…
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