Best Converging Dialogues Podcasts (2025)

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#421 - Beauty and the gods: A Dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft 1:04:36

1d ago1:04:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft about ancient greeks ideas about beauty and the gods. They discuss beauty in ancient Greece and its impact on modern times, architecture and beauty, beauty and aesthetics, and the gods and beauty. They talk about the relationship between humans and the gods, superficial and deeper …

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(181) A New Era: Pope Leo, Pro-Life Momentum, and the Future of the Church 47:05

2d ago47:05

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In this special episode, we’re joined by Father Frank Pavone for an in-depth conversation about the newly elected Pope Leo and what his leadership might signal for the global Catholic Church. We explore the early signs of his priorities, his potential impact on moral and social issues, and the spiritual tone he may set for a new generation of belie…

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#420 - Translating Homer's The Odyssey: A Dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn 1:20:52

4d ago1:20:52

1:20:52

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn on his new English translation of Homer’s The Odyssey. They discuss the massive impact of The Odyssey, major themes in the Odyssey, authorship, and translation for our time. They talk about the lines and meter of the Odyssey in English, oral to written form, adapting the Odyssey,…

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314 - Satanic Ska Is Christian Death Metal 1:22:10

2d ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Matt and Mikey pontificate on hardcore and its impact on their lives. Satanic ska does come up at some point. On this week's Right Profile: AXE COLLECTOR Spiritworld Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubb…

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#419 - Resisting Groupthink, Embracing Nuance: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg 1:23:04

8d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg about the importance of nuance thinking and healthy dialogue with others. They discuss self-censoring, groupthink, rise of gurus, podcasters, and influencer culture. They also talk about heterodox thinking, ethics of speaking to a larger audience, healthy dialogue with others, and…

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(180) Closing In On the Endgame in Gaza: Prayers, Policy, and the Path Forward 49:57

9d ago49:57

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In this week’s episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Doug and Pesach reconnect while Doug is in the heart of Washington, D.C. for a jam-packed week of advocacy and prayer. Doug shares his firsthand reflections from the National Day of Prayer events, the Israel Embassy gathering, and Israel Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. But that’s just the beginning. The…

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313 - A Grotesque Type of Entertainment 1:11:27

11d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Shane and Mikey do the news, and begin to suspect they've somehow fallen into the past, circa 2002. One thing is for certain: time is a flat circle, no one dies, and everyone lives for fucking ever. On this week's Right Profile: Guiltless Knelt Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’C…

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#418 - Sex Is A Spectrum: A Dialogue with Agustín Fuentes 1:26:36

11d ago1:26:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustín Fuentes about biological sex. They talk about the history of sex evolution, the importance of gametes, intersex individuals, and history of sex binary. They talk about gonads and hormones, sex variation in the animal kingdom, spectrum question, gender, gender and sports, gender and bathroo…

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(179) The Caliphate, Jihad, Ideology, and the West: A Conversation with Robert Spencer 50:05

16d ago50:05

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In this provocative episode, Doug and Pesach sit down with Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch and a prominent voice on radical Islam and its impact on the West. Spencer shares the history of the caliphate, and explains how the current map of the Middle East is a direct result of a specific historical event, and has little do to with ethnicity …

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#417 - The Golden Road: Ancient India and the World: A Dialogue with William Dalrymple 58:56

18d ago58:56

58:56

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Dalrymple about India and the Golden Road. They define the Golden Road of ancient India, discuss evidence other cultures interacted with India, and discuss the spread of Buddhism out of India. They talk about similarities and differences with the Silk Road, Kushans and Scythians, Hinduism,…

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(178) War in the Real World: What Critics of Israel Don’t Understand, with Colonel John Spencer 50:29

23d ago50:29

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In this powerful episode, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed speak with Colonel John Spencer—Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a globally recognized expert on modern combat—to unpack the complexities of Israel's war against Hamas. Colonel Spencer offers a clear-eyed analysis of urban warfare, the ethical challenges faced by de…

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311 - The Aesthetic Is Boredom 1:13:50

25d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

This week we wax poetic about the new Turnstile song, and Matt regales us with tales of United Blood. On this week's Right Profile: Ecca Vandal Speedway Combust Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up…

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#416 - A New History of the Americas: A Dialogue with Greg Grandin 1:20:49

25d ago1:20:49

1:20:49

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Greg Grandin about a new history of the Americas. They discuss the term “American,” landscape of the Americas in pre-colonial years, Spanish colonialism, British colonialism, and the American and French Revolutions. They talk about Bolívar and Gran Colombia, the Monroe Doctrine, FDR’s new deal in …

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#415 - Off The Spectrum: Autism and Females: A Dialogue with Gina Rippon 1:30:47

29d ago1:30:47

1:30:47

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Gina Rippon about autism in females. They discuss the increase in autism cases, defining autism, and origins of autism. They also talk about the history of the autism diagnosis, identity, current diagnostic criteria, specific presentations in females, neurological features, eating disorders, futur…

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Passover and a Christian Seder: Why Are Some Jews Upset? (SHOULDER TO SHOULDER CLASSIC EPISODE) 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

Doug and Pesach explore a major Jewish Holiday journeying through the Seder meal, symbolism, traditions, and the personal nature of Passover. Doug asks questions and shared his experience of hosting a “Christian” Seder dinner at his church while Pesach responds to this idea.By Pesach Wolicki and Doug Reed

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310 - Lonely Like Swamp Thing 1:13:34

1M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Matt and Mikey have a deep and nostalgic conversation about hardcore and the latest Contact tour. That's really it. No funny joke description. Okay, fart. On this week's Right Profile: Naysayer Ingrown Click this link to pre-order Liam Fleming's new weird fiction anthology Flytrap and Other Stories. Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing…

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#414 - Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World: A Dialogue with Robert Garland 1:25:13

1M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Robert Garland about death in the ancient world. They talk about how ancient cultures considered death, beginnings of understanding death, process of dying, funerals, different cultural beliefs about the afterlife, caring for the bodies of the deceased, afterlife for non-believers, and many more t…

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#413 - Single Motherhood Since 1980: A Dialogue with Nicholas Wolfinger & Matthew McKeever 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nicholas Wolfinger and Matthew McKeever about single motherhood since 1980. They discuss major causes of single motherhood, income, workforce change, teenage mothers, and low fertility rates. They also talk about the differences between divorced vs. non-married mothers, income and family size, rac…

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(177) Why God Was Right: How The Torah and Modern Sociological Research Converge, with Mark Gerson 42:38

1M ago42:38

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In this fascinating episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author Mark Gerson. Mark is the co-founder and chairman of United Hatzalah of Israel, a revolutionary volunteer emergency medical service saving lives every day. He also co-founded African Mission Healthcare, a groundbreaking organization that …

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309 - Records of the Year So Far (Spring 2025): You Will Never Be One of Him 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

And the journey begins. Self-Titled by you, infinite Self-Titled by anvilchandelier The Bad Fire by Mogwai Lonely People With Power by Deafheaven Gold by Scour Burn Yourself Alive by The Warriors Powersucker by Young Widows Ashen Skies by Azshara Prologue by Balmora Somewhere Else by The Drew Thomson Foundation The Screaming of the Valkyries by Cra…

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EPISODE RE-RELEASE - 258 - I'm More of A Frasierhead: An (Old) Interview with Liam Fleming 1:28:24

1M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Our friend Liam has book. We're publishing it. It's called Flytrap and Other Stories. It's weird, unique, beautiful, and horrifying. Enjoy this interview with Liam from last year. Pre-order his book below. And check out a more recent interview Mikey did with Liam on Wasteland: Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: L…

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#412 - The Neuroscience of Choice and Change: A Dialogue with Emily Falk 58:06

1M ago58:06

58:06

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Emily Falk about the neuroscience of choice and change. They discuss studying values, strengths and limits of fMRIs, value system in the brain, reward system, making choices, the self, making future choices, values with others, and many more topics. Emily Falk is professor of Communication, Psycho…

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#411 - A History of the Female Body: A Dialogue with Helen King 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Helen King about the history of the female body. The give an overview of the four parts (breasts, clitoris, hymen, womb) of the female body and discuss how medicine shaped positive and negative ideas about the female body. They talk about breasts, clitoris, female genital mutilation, hymen, womb, …

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(176) From Hoops to Hasbara: Training NBA Stars & Advocating for Israel with Barak Swarttz 42:33

1M ago42:33

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In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pesach and Doug sit down with Barak Swarttz—elite basketball trainer, social media influencer, and passionate Israel advocate. Barak shares his journey from spending two formative years in Jerusalem as a child to training over 20 NBA players and using basketball as a bridge for meaningful conversations about…

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308 - You Want Some Watah Buttah? 1:17:32

2M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Matt's on a plane this week, so Shane and Mikey tackle the most saliant topics of the day: the Zulu and GEL controversies. OH BOY. But Matt checks in with a few updates from Contact's Spring Break tour to lighten the mood. On this week's Right Profile: The Drew Thomson Foundation Azshara Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Att…

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#410 - The Social Genome: A Dialogue with Dalton Conley 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Dalton Conley about the social genome. They discuss the nature/nurture debate, polygenic index (PGI), and ethics of PGI and Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) studies. They give some critiques of The Bell Curve, three major Gene-Environmental interactions (active, passive, reactive), epigeneti…

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(175) How to Win the Culture War: with Pastor Stephen Martin 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

Doug and Pesach sit down with Pastor Stephen Martin of Vintage Church, a fast-growing multi-campus in Texas. Stephen shares about his connection to Israel, his bold approach to politics and faith, and most of all, his monumental decision to start a full K through 12 school out of his church. In a world where secular ideologies dominate education, C…

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#409 - Animals as Doctors of Nature: A Dialogue with Jaap de Roode 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jaap de Roode about how animals heal themselves. They discuss whether animals intentionally or unintentionally seek out medicinal plants, four ways animals fight infection, Monarch butterflies and treating against parasites, chimps and their gut health. They also talk about birds using cigarettes …

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(174) Throwing Back Grenades: Human Miracles of October 7th 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Pesach flies solo and welcomes Sara Lamm, author of Into The Fire: Stories of Heroism from October 7th, published by Israel365. And Pesach also shares his thoughts on the US attacks on the Houthis, and some controversy surrounding the ongoing elections for the World Zionist Congress.By Pesach Wolicki and Doug Reed

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307 - All Dives, No Stage 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

This week we talk Mikey's engagement, the Earth Crisis/Integrity split, and Rick Ta Life's meltdown. Whew. What a rollercoaster. On this week's Right Profile: Rosemary Xiao Mindz Eye Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big …

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#408 - The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: A Dialogue with Henry Gee 1:57:05

2M ago1:57:05

1:57:05

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Henry Gee about the decline and fall of the human species. They discuss the lifetime and decline of a species, when humans began to decline, what does it mean to be human, bipedalism, Homo Erectus, and slow human growth. They also talk about domestication and disease impacting humans, overpopulati…

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#407 - Baddeley's Model of Working Memory: A Dialogue with Alan Baddeley 1:48:56

2M ago1:48:56

1:48:56

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Alan Baddeley about his model of working memory. They define short-term memory, metacognition, overview of memory, memory loss and self-identity, and chunking in working memory. They talk about the levels of processing model, attention and working memory, overview of his multi-component model of w…

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(173) Remembering Who We Are: A Conversation with Member of Knesset Ohad Tal 39:48

2M ago39:48

39:48

In this episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with Member of Knesset Ohad Tal to discuss the critical issues facing Israel today—from the ongoing threats of Hamas and Syria to a groundbreaking new bill in the Israeli parliament seeking to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Whether he's defending Israel against its enemies or reclaiming …

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306 - Volcom Hat Wearing Racists 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

This week we discuss the reanimation of Warped Tour, and reminisce about dirt boogers. On this week's Right Profile: Hippie Trim Missing Link Twilight Force Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “…

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#406 - Polar Science in the Arctic and Antarctica: A Dialogue with Neil Shubin 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Neil Shubin about polar science in the arctic and Antarctica. They discuss polar science, Arctic and Antarctica, hot ice, blue ice, life under the Antarctic ice, fossil discoveries, meteorites, climate change, and many other topics. Neil Shubin is a Paleontologist and Evolutionary Biologist. He is…

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#405 - The Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis: A Dialogue with C. Daniel Batson 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with C. Daniel Batson about his work on empathy and altruism. They discuss the empathy-altruism hypothesis, Bloom’s work on empathy, empathic concern, egoistic and altruistic motives, cooperation, future of altruism/empathy research, and many more topics. C. Daniel Batson is a social psychologist and E…

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(172) A Call for Christians to Radically Show Up for Zion 44:16

2M ago44:16

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Israel support among Christians is aging—but can the next generation carry the torch? In this episode, Doug and Pesach sit down with Dimas Guaico of Generation Zion to explore how his movement is mobilizing Gen Z and Gen Alpha to stand with Israel on college campuses across the U.S. We discuss the shifting demographics of Christian Zionism, the cha…

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#404 - Socrates and Living A Philosophical Life: A Dialogue with Agnes Callard 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agnes Callard about Socrates and living a philosophical life. They discuss untimely questions, intellectual intimacy, savage commands, socratic ethics, truth inquiries, living a philosophical life, and many more topics. Agnes Callard is a philosopher and Associate Professor of philosophy and Direc…

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#403 - Land Power: A Dialogue with Michael Albertus 1:23:48

3M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael Albertus about land power. They define land power, land sovereignty, and discuss land ownership. They talk about the great reshuffle, settler reforms, collective reforms, land-to-tiller reforms, and cooperative reforms. They discuss federal vs. private lands, 1860 Homestead Act, land and r…

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(171) Choosing Between Bad and Worse (But Better Than Before): Analyzing Israel's War with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran with Elliot Chodoff 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Doug and Pesach welcome back IDF Reserve Major Elliot Chodoff to discuss the current ceasefire - what Elliot calls "Halftime" - and what is likely to happen next. Together they delve into the complex and controversial hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, analyzing the potential long-term implications of releasing 1,700 Hamas terrorists and questi…

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305 - Secret Joe Taco 1:24:12

3M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Matt is off this week, so Shane and Mikey fling picks back and forth until someone dies. Topics include cartel violence, goblin war, Brazilian treats, and much, much more! On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Living Eyes The End Episode links: Misty Mountain Gaming Ed Calderon Hunter by A Life Once Lost Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publish…

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#402 - The Age Of Choice: A Dialogue with Sophia Rosenfeld 1:17:07

3M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Sophia Rosenfeld about the modern history of choice. They discuss the concept of choice in different domains of society, choice and freedom in liberalism and neoliberalism, choice in shopping, choice in religion, choosing romantic partners, choice in politics, choice in reproductive rights, and ma…

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(170) "Not What I Need, But What I'm Needed For": Psychotherapy for the Spirit with Dr. Daniel Schonbuch 41:17

3M ago41:17

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In this thought-provoking episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with psychologist Dr. Daniel Schonbuch for a deep dive into the world of psychology, therapy, and the wisdom of Viktor Frankl. They explore why people of faith sometimes hesitate to seek counseling, the misconceptions surrounding therapy, and how a purpose-driven mindset can transform live…

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304 - Just Let Those Knuckles Drag 1:23:14

3M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

This week we get philosophical about moshing. Make sure you've got your gym shorts handy and do a couple of old guy pretend stretches. It won't matter: you're going to fuck up your spine no matter what. On this week's Right Profile: Walking Wounded Bad Beat Sonata Arctica Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licens…

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#401 - Intent to Destroy: The Ukraine-Russian War: A Dialogue with Eugene Finkel 1:20:42

3M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Eugene Finkel about the Ukraine-Russian War. They discuss Russia’s 200 year crusade to end Ukraine, identity, shared histories, and impact of Mongol and Ottoman empires. They talk about the Donbas and Crimea regions, Putin’s version of history, Galicia and Eastern Front in WWI, Ukraine independenc…

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(169) "No More wishful Thinking in the Middle East": A conversation with Yoram Ettinger 46:17

3M ago46:17

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After celebrating the Super Bowl win of Doug's beloved Eagles, Pesach and Doug are joined by former Isrseli Ambassador and veteran Middle East expert Yoram Ettinger for a deep dive into the current state of the Middle East. Yoram cautions President Trump to not fall prey to the mistaken assumptions that have failed previous Western leaders. You don…

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303 - The Naughty Aughties 1:25:27

3M ago1:25:27

1:25:27

This week we talk hardcore of the 2000's, admittedly our heyday. Shane puts forth the theory that the ska and swing booms of the late 90's were directly responsible for Jane Doe and Matt and Mikey are here for it. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Outbreak Soul Control The Banner Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attributi…

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#400 - The Extinction of Experience: A Dialogue with Christine Rosen 1:14:56

3M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christine Rosen about changes in our experiences within today’s society. They talk about the value of human experience, speed of change with technology, becoming users not individuals, embodied experience, and spatiality. They also discuss audience capture, institutional reform, our future experie…

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(168) "The Progressive Left is a Religion": A Conversation with Daniel Greenfield 36:08

3M ago36:08

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Doug and Pesach sit down with investigative journalist Daniel Greenfield of the Frontpage Magazine and The Horowitz Freedom Center. Daniel shares his wealth of knowledge and expert analysis on the topic of the Left in America and around the world. Although the Progressive Left movement appears fairly new, in truth, he demonstrates that the principl…

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302 - We Thought You'd Make Us Call You Mazefeather: An Interview with Codie Jones of Dungeon Crawl 1:08:49

3M ago1:08:49

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We got him. The Maze Controller himself. This week we're talking to Codie of Dungeon Crawl, whose 2024 LP Maze Controller was the only record of the year the three of us could agree on without violence. If you like dungeons, steeds, broadswords, flails, and/or scrolls, this episode is for you. Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Music…

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