Best Sacred And Profane Love Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 309: Dissolving Into the One 1:23:21

6d ago1:23:21

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David and Tamler heed the call to journey into the realm of Joseph Campbell. What are the unifying elements shared by myths and religions across time and culture? Does myth give us a portal into the hidden cosmic forces of the universe? Can it take us into depths of our unconscious and the nature of our own being? What is the legacy of Campbell’s t…

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Ep. 47 Interview with Cliff Matias, founder of Redrum MC 42:09

12d ago42:09

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In this powerful episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down with Cliff Matias, International President of Redrum MC (@redrummc) a prominent motorcycle club with a mission to unite and uplift indigenous communities. As a proud Taino, Quechua, and Boricua, Cliff also serves as the Cultural Director of the Red Hawk Native Americ…

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Bonus Episode: Va Va Boom (Robert Aldrich's "Kiss Me Deadly") 1:14:48

13d ago1:14:48

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We kick off our Bonus "Noir Summer" series with Robert Aldrich's "Kiss Me Deadly" (1956). While the rest of the bonus series will be for Patreon subscribers only, the first is free to all.By david pizarro

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Episode 66: Holding a Relationship Loosely 58:08

14d ago58:08

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When you hold a relationship loosely, you get to enjoy the relationship without desperately clinging to it, and if it doesn't work out, which most relationships don't, you will be okay. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and the a…

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Iris Murdoch's Wild Imagination Podcast 58:42

18d ago58:42

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Miles is joined by Lucy Oulton (University of Chichester) to discuss her new book, Iris Murdoch's Wild Imagination: Nature and the Environment (Palgrave, 2025).https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-87833-6This book presents the first ecocritical study of novelist, philosopher, poet and public intellectual Iris Murdoch (1919–1999). It bri…

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Episode 308: The Gray Man who Dreamed (Borges' "Shakespeare's Memory") 1:14:50

27d ago1:14:50

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David and Tamler return to their happy place and talk about two pieces by JL Borges – the story “Shakespeare’s Memory” and the [essay/story/poem/literary sketch??] “Everything and Nothing.” What would it mean to have the memory of a supreme artist like Shakespeare? Would it help us understand his work, or how he was able to produce masterpiece afte…

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Episode 65: Relationship Variables That Don't Matter 57:29

28d ago57:29

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Many people irrationally believe variables such as age, religion, and politics are indicators of whether or not a relationship will work. None of these variables matter; what matters is character and compatibility. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer …

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The Moral Philosophy of Iris Murdoch Podcast 1:12:07

1M ago1:12:07

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In this episode Miles is joined by joined by Mark Hopwood, Associate Professor of Philosophy, from the University of Sewanee, USA to discuss his new book – which has just been published – The Moral Philosophy of Iris Murdoch. This is his first monograph since he published the co-edited volume that he’s perhaps best known for in Murdoch circles, the…

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Episode 307: What's in the BOX? 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

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David and Tamler talk about two famous puzzles that for different reasons have bedeviled the rationalist community – The Monty Hall Problem and Newcomb’s “paradox.” Why is it so hard for people to see that a 66% chance of winning a car is better than a 33% chance? Why do famous mathematicians struggle with this problem? And David and Tamler split o…

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Episode 64: Letting Your Partner Know What You Want 59:13

1M ago59:13

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You don't always have to ask for what you want; it's sometimes more effective to tell someone—not necessarily what you want from them, but what you want out of life and what you want out of a relationship. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psycho…

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Lecture 'A Warm Bright Significant Space' Iris Murdoch's Search for Home 41:00

2M ago41:00

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In this, her first public lecture, Dr Maria Peacock discusses Iris Murdoch's search for home using examples from her novels and biography.This lecture was given at the University of Chichester on Saturday 29th March, 2025.By Iris Murdoch Society

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Ep. 46: Interview w/ Anton Nootenboom, the Barefoot Dutchman 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

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In this episode, Anton Nootenboom, The Barefoot Dutchman, shares his journey becoming an author, men's mental health advocate, and Guinness World Record Holder. Nootenboom is also an author and founder of #bravementalk (https://www.bravementalk.com/). Amadon DellErba is a multi-dimensional man of action; a podcaster, spiritual director, and founder…

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Episode 306: What to Expect When You're Expecting (David Lynch's "Eraserhead" with Barry Lam) 2:04:08

2M ago2:04:08

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David and Tamler welcome Barry Lam back to the show. In the first segment we violate one of our own rules by talking about his new book "Fewer Rules, Better People", a full frontal attack on David’s strict Kantian worldview. Then we dive DEEP into David Lynch’s first movie, "Eraserhead," and eventually arrive at a few coherent interpretations of Ly…

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Episode 63: Updating Your Relationship Menu 55:18

2M ago55:18

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When it comes to relationships, many people don't know what's on the menu. This is often due to our irrational beliefs surrounding love. These beliefs hold us back from building the type of relationship we can all admire. Listen to learn more. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work.…

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Iris Murdoch Individuals and Ethics Podcast 51:37

2M ago51:37

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In this episode Miles is joined by Prof. Bridget Clarke (University of Montana) to discuss her new book, entitled ‘Iris Murdoch’ in the Cambridge Elements, Elements on Women in the History of Philosophy series from Cambridge University Press. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Iris-Murdoch-by-Bridget-Clarke/9781009358149Bridget is Professor …

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Episode 305: Emile Is the Name of the Goat (with Paul Bloom) 1:44:26

2M ago1:44:26

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VBW favorite Paul Bloom joins us to break down the Severance season finale and season 2 in general. We all agree that it’s a much-needed return to form and debate some of the choices and questions the episode raises. Plus, an evolutionary account of the ‘ick’ and the adaptive trait of graceful ping-pong ball chasing. Collisson, B., Saunders, E., & …

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Episode 62: Embracing the Sacred and Profane in Your Partner 57:07

2M ago57:07

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Embracing the sacred and profane in your partner allows you to see them for who they really are—and we are all so much more than just one thing. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and the author of two books on sexuality: We're Al…

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Interview with Eddie Pinero of Your World Within Podcast | Get Real or Die Trying with Amadon DellErba Podcast (GR\DT: 45) 1:35:59

2M ago1:35:59

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Eddie Pinero is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Your World Within, a global motivational platform that inspires millions through unique storytelling and empowering content. With a community of nearly 2 million social media followers and over 130 million views across his platforms, Eddie’s work—including motivational videos, a popu…

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Iris Murdoch and Public Philosophy 42:47

3M ago42:47

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In this podcast Miles is joined by Michela Dianetti and Lucy Elvis (both from Galway University, Ireland) discusses the role Murdoch's work can play in public philosophy. They discuss working with her philosophy, her radio play 'The One Alone', her novel 'The Unicorn', the Quartet biography 'Metaphysical Animals' and much more.Dr Michela Dianetti i…

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The Red and the Green Podcast 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

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In this episode Miles is joined by Ian D'alton (Trinity College, Dublin) and Frances White (University of Chichester) to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Murdoch's ninth novel, The Red and The Green.Ian is a visiting research fellow in the Centre for Contemporary Irish History at Trinity College, Dublin, and his most recent work is Southern Irish …

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Episode 304: The Planes Don't Land 1:40:28

3M ago1:40:28

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What has four thumbs and can effortlessly glide from the a priori to the a posteriori in a single episode? These guys. In the first segment we tackle a brand new paper called “Being Exalted: an A Priori Argument for the Trinity.” That’s right, the Holy Trinity arrived at through reason alone. Then in the main segment we talk about Richard Feynman’s…

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Episode 61: Makeup Sex Is a Lie 51:02

3M ago51:02

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Makeup sex isn't about making up; it's about a temporary truce while we take care of our physical needs. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and the author of two books on sexuality: We're All Like This and Get Busy Living. He is t…

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Episode 303: Measure This 1:26:20

3M ago1:26:20

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Everyone knows Tamler hates numbers but he’s not the only one who worries about them. We talk about the philosopher C. Thi Nguyen’s excellent paper “Value Capture” which examines how the ever-increasing presence of metrics, data, indicators, rankings, and other forms quantification shape our values as individuals and institutions. Plus, VBW Does Co…

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Episode 60: Taking Accountability in Your Love Life 54:09

3M ago54:09

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Taking accountability in your love life allows you to grow, gain wisdom, break out of stuck patterns, become more assertive, and live a happier life. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and the author of two books on sexuality: We'…

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Iris Murdoch and Evil Podcast 57:14

3M ago57:14

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In this episode Miles is joined by Daniel Read (University of Kingston) to discuss his new book, 'Degrees of Evil in Iris Murdoch's Fiction and Philosophy'. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-75841-6We range across all of her published work - in literature, fiction and theology - and ask why the nature of evil obsessed her throughout …

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Ep. 44: Interview with DJ DREZ - Wildly Calm. Sound Ambassador 30:01

4M ago30:01

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DJ DREZ is a multifaceted artist known for his roles as a peaceful visionary, sound ambassador, and skilled turntablist. His music transcends traditional boundaries, blending elements of hip-hop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into what he describes as his "trademark sound and production." His work is not just about creating music but ab…

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Episode 302: Metaphysical Edging 1:17:08

4M ago1:17:08

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What makes something weird? What makes something eerie? David and Tamler wander into Mark Fisher’s The Weird and the Eerie to learn more about these concepts. How does weird art expand our imagination of what’s possible? Why does the feeling of eeriness dissolve when we get an explanation for what we see? What draws us to phenomena that evoke these…

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Episode 59: The Intimacy Ladder 1:18:11

4M ago1:18:11

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The intimacy ladder is a concept that allows people to slowly, steadily, and safely get to know one another. Remember, intimacy is not sex; it's the ability to safely share our lives together. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today an…

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Episode 301: Believing is Seeing? 1:29:34

4M ago1:29:34

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It’s Back 2 Basics: Psychology edition! Do coins look bigger to poor people? Do hills look steeper to people wearing heavy backpacks? What’s the difference between perception and attention, or perception and judgment? David and Tamler discuss the long standing debate over whether our beliefs, desires, and past experience can penetrate our vision an…

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Episode 58: Do You Have an Impaired Picker? 58:35

4M ago58:35

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If you have a history of dating partners who aren't quite right for you, you might have an "impaired picker." Listen to learn more! For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and the author of two books on sexuality: We're All Like This a…

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Episode 300: If We Only Had A Brain 1:48:01

5M ago1:48:01

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David and Tamler celebrate their 300th episode with a deep dive into the movie that inspired the podcast’s title. Why is "The Wizard of Oz" the most influential American movie of all time? How does it dig deep into our collective psyches? What makes the effects so timeless and effective? And what’s the actual moral of the story? Plus we crawl up ou…

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Episode 57: Why You Must Have a Safe Relationship to Have a Good Relationship 56:20

5M ago56:20

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A safe relationship is free of abuse. Abuse, at any level, destroys a couple's ability to engage in successful and productive problem-solving. It is perhaps the single most self-defeating behavior in relationships. For 35 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forensic work. He is a contributing writer …

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