In this episode, the friends discuss feminism, and how various aspects of human life--including art--are coming under ideological scrutiny. Because ideologies such as feminism dominate the public discourse, what we now see is ideological censor

Saint Kardashian Cathedral

Nov 18th, 2019 24m 40s

In this episode, the friends discuss some odd developments in American popular culture involving Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Brainwashing

Nov 10th, 2019 31m 15s

In this episode, the friends discuss the popular concept of "brainwashing," and question whether reference to this science fiction plot device is an accurate way to describe real-world social and political phenomena.

From Moscow with Love

Nov 10th, 2019 45m 43s

In this episode, JR relates some stories from his recent trip to Moscow, and the friends share their reflections on Russian history and the state of the nation today.

Temple of the Golden Pavilion

Nov 3rd, 2019 17m 19s

In this episode, William hosts a solo discussion of author Yukio Mishima's novel The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.

The Will to Power

Oct 6th, 2019 21m 23s

In this episode, the friends discuss Nietzsche's concept of the will to power, and try to clear up some of the popular misconceptions surrounding this somewhat infamous subject. William then gives some modern and historical examples in order to

Academics and Office Culture

Oct 6th, 2019 22m 2s

In this episode, JR shares some stories from his office, and William reflects on some of the negative aspects of academic culture.

Blow Job in a Nuclear Bunker

Oct 6th, 2019 25m 9s

In this episode, the friends discuss some of the reasons why many young men today are having trouble forming romantic relationships.

Civil War

Sep 15th, 2019 52m 48s

In this episode, the friends discuss the factors that are eroding away at the social and political cohesion of the United States.

Actors

Sep 8th, 2019 20m 18s

In this episode, William discusses what he considers to be different "types" of actors.

Christianity and Psychology

Sep 8th, 2019 1h 2m

In this episode, the friends discuss the relationship between Christianity and psychology. In particular, they discuss the role Christianity played in the development of psychology as an intellectual discipline.

Gym Stories

Sep 2nd, 2019 28m 1s

In this episode, the friends exchange some stories from the gym.(RIP Franco Columbu, 1941-2019. A great bodybuilder from the greatest era of bodybuilding!)

Social Media and Technology

Sep 2nd, 2019 22m 18s

In this episode, the friends discuss the recent developments in social media and technology, and how these phenomena affect society.

Terrible Films

Aug 26th, 2019 1h 1m

In this episode, the friends discuss some of their least favorite films, and why you should never, ever see them.

Saab Story

Aug 11th, 2019 1h 13m

In this episode, the friends discuss cars, sexual fetishes, and cannibalism--all involving the Germans and the Japanese.

Nietzsche

Aug 4th, 2019 1h 2m

In this episode, the friends discuss the third essay of Friedrich Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals.

Russian and Japanese Cinema

Jul 28th, 2019 44m 35s

In this episode, the friends discuss films such as The Forty-First (1956); Branded to Kill (1967), by Seijun Suzuki; and Woman in the Dunes (1964), by Hiroshi Teshigahara.

Pretend Activism

Jul 28th, 2019 21m 32s

In this episode, the friends discuss the recent phenomenon of "buy a product/send a product"-style activism.(Note: William's argument runs that if one assumes 1. that there are social problems in the world, 2. that these problems should be so

Environmentalism

Jul 21st, 2019 20m 26s

In this episode, the friends discuss some of the practical, necessary policies related to environmentalism, and contrast this with the fanaticism and the needless politicization that seems to characterize the movement today.

Tensions with Iran

Jul 21st, 2019 29m 11s

In this episode, the friends discuss the mounting tensions between the US and Iran. They talk about some of the diplomatic and political aspects of the issue, but they also discuss some of the strategic considerations that would be involved in

Pole-Dancing on Caravaggio

Jul 21st, 2019 21m 53s

In this episode, JR has some sexy stories about pole-dancing and Caravaggio.

Nationalism

Jun 30th, 2019 24m 40s

In this episode, the friends discuss nationalism as it exists in today's political world. They talk about some of the problems it poses, and whether or not nationalism can even be eliminated given our current historical circumstances.

Southeast Asia and Japan

Jun 30th, 2019 26m 20s

In this episode, the friends discuss Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and the city of Bangkok. They discuss how Bangkok is effectively a morals-free zone for western tourists. They then move to a discussion of Japan, specifically how and w

Sexual Harassment

Jun 30th, 2019 23m 42s

In this episode, William lays out some hypothetical principles as to why some social actions are deemed appropriate, and others inappropriate. He then attempts to explain the recent phenomenon of sexual harassment accusations in light of these