Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.
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Welcome fellow SLEAZOIDS!!! Come along as hosts Josh Lewis and Jamie Miller (and, occasionally, guests) go down the rabbit hole of 20th century genre fare from the most influential canon classics to the the trashiest exploitation films we can get our hands on. Each week is a double feature—grindhouse style—where we discuss two films loosely related by subject, genre, actor, filmmaker or franchise and at the end of each episode, along with our HONORARY SLEAZOIDS (click on over to our patreon ...
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Money, Institutions, and Social Groups | J. P. Smit
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What is the nature of social institutions? Is Searle correct that collective agreement is the key to understanding social phenomena, or should we pursue a different theoretical framework? Smit argues for a different understanding of institutions, which relies on the notion of a coordination game. Read Smit's publications here: https://philpeople.or…
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339 - INSIDE DAISY CLOVER (1965) + RAT FINK (1965) ft. Katie Stebbins
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest Katie Stebbins discuss a double feature of very dark New Hollywood rags-to-riches musical showbusiness melodramas with a double feature of Robert Mulligan's attempt at an almost horror take on A STAR IS BORN starring Natalie Wood INSIDE DAISY CLOVER (1965) + James Landis' no-budget rock star industry drama mee…
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Left vs Right, Polarization, and Political Legitimacy | Oliver Traldi
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Oliver Traldi explores the polarization of modern politics, mechanisms of belief political formation, the influence of social costs on public reasoning, and the complexities of political reasoning and norms. What is the relationship between political and moral reasoning? And what makes political decision making legitimate? Read Traldi's book here: …
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338 Teaser - SPEED (1994) + TWISTER (1996) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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The Ethics of Swearing | Rebecca Roache [with Travis Timmerman]
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Why do we find swearing offensive, and should we? Is it wrong to use swear words despite causing offense? This episode is an eye-opener into the often overlooked depth and implications of everyday profanity. Listen to Rebecca’s podcast here: https://www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast [00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction [00:19] Rebecca'…
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337 - EVA MAN (1980) + TENEBRAE (1982) ft. Willow Catelyn Maclay & Caden Mark Gardner
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest film critics Willow Catelyn Maclay & Caden Mark Gardner discuss a double feature of movies starring Italian transgender actress Eva Robin's inspired by their excellent new book on the history of transness in cinema 'Corpses, Fools and Monsters': Antonio D’Agostino's softcore sexploitation hangout crime/superhe…
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Bonus Transmission 55 - I SAW THE TV GLOW, THE BEAST, IN A VIOLENT NATURE, KUBI + CHIME (Spoilers)
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What does it mean to be patriotic, or to love your country? Some argue that patriotism is virtuous because it allows us to transcend our selfish needs and act for the good of our community. But others argue that patriotism is overly narrow-minded, arbitrary and sometimes immoral. Microdigressions Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Micro-Digressions …
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336 Teaser - BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) + BEVERLY HILLS COP II (1987) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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The Ethics of Dark Humor | David Shoemaker
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David Shoemaker explores the intricate relationship between humor and morality. What makes a faux insult funny? Can wisecracks be both humorous and hurtful? The conversation delves into academic theories of humor, the significance of context and intentions, and the controversial topics of offensive jokes and the boundaries of humorous expression. […
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335 - KNIGHTRIDERS (1981) + TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE (1983) ft. Lance Oppenheim
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim discuss two films that inspired his latest HBO mini-series REN FAIRE with a double feature of George Romero's dorky, tender two-and-half-hour Hawksian community hangout melodrama about people who run a motorcycle gearhead Arthurian renaissance faire KNIGHTRIDERS (1981) and…
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Is Israel’s War Unjust? | Mark Oppenheimer vs Raja Halwani
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Join us for an intense debate featuring Mark Oppenheimer, who defends Israel’s war as just, and Raja Halwani, who argues Israel’s war is unjust. The debate covers historical contexts, moral principles, and the roles of both Israel and Hamas, aiming to provide nuanced insights into one of the most challenging global issues of our time. [00:00] Intro…
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334 Teaser - BLUE VELVET (1986) + SERIAL MOM (1994) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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How do digital interactions, specifically through gaming, form genuine friendships? Nicholas Baima challenges the traditional notion that physical presence is essential for true friendship. By examining ancient ethical theories, especially Aristotle's various forms of friendship, the episode debates whether online friendships can reach the purest f…
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333 - DOCTOR GORE (1973) + DOCTOR DEATH (1973) ft. Oliver Leach
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Oliver Leach discuss a double feature of gory doctor themed 70s B-horror movies with a double feature of Herschell Gordon Lewis protege J.G. Patterson Jr.'s strange and inept 70s grindhouse BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN riff DOCTOR GORE (1973) and Hollywood assistant director Eddie Saeta's campy and theatric…
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Gaming: Dangerous or Beneficial? | Sarah Malanowski
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Should we consider gaming as potentially addictive? Sarah Malanowski argues gaming is much like any other beneficial hobby: it provides a sense of community, challenge, and personal growth. She argues gaming is unfairly stigmatized, and should instead be seen as a valuable tool for growing character. Link to Sarah’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Why…
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332 Teaser - THE HAUNTED PALACE (1963) + THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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BT 54 - FURIOSA, KINGDOM OF THE APES, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, MONKEY MAN + GODZILLA x KONG (Spoilers)
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The Edges of Philosophy: Good, Bad, and the Controversial | Travis Timmerman
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What makes for good philosophy? How has philosophy impacted popular culture? Can sci-fi be good philosophy? And can we inspire philosophical inquiry despite not strictly adhering to rigorous philosophical methods? [00:00] Introduction to Bad Philosophy [00:51] The Repugnant Conclusion [03:09] Criteria for Good Philosophy [06:05] Examples of Good Ph…
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331 - TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) + LIGHT OF DAY (1987) ft. Steven Hyden
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest rock critic Steven Hyden discuss a double feature of movies loosely connected to legendary heartland rocker Bruce Springsteen: Ulu Grosbard's LA noir conspiracy-Catholic brother melodrama TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) starring the two Roberts (Duvall and De Niro) that apparently inspired his 1982 album NEBRASKA, and…
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Helpful Abortion Restrictions? | Perry Hendricks
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Perry Hendricks argues that abortion restrictions are beneficial, especially to black women, by preventing them from engaging in what he presupposes is the wrongful act of abortion. The conversation critically examines the ethics of abortion, the impact of restrictions on black women, and the broader societal implications. We discuss paternalism, s…
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330 Teaser - THE WARRIORS (1979) + MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR (1981) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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Nathan Cofnas argues that distinct populations have developed specific cognitive abilities due to varying environmental challenges. The conversation explores the definition and validity of racial categorization from a biological perspective, addressing whether certain physical and cognitive differences among races have a genetic basis. Nathan argue…
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329 - ESCAPE FROM... (1971) + CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (1972) ft. Cameron Fetter
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Cameron Fetter (of Podcast About List) continue our discussion of one of the most enduring science-fiction concepts and depressing pop studio franchises of all time THE PLANET OF THE APES with a double feature of arguably the two best sequels. Don Taylor's ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES (1971) wh…
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Lionel Shriver on the Dangers of Manic Equality
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We welcome back Lionel Shriver to discuss her latest novel, 'Mania'. Shriver explores how egalitarian principles push us to ignore obvious truths about the world, particularly in discussions on transgender rights. She critiques the Left’s inclination to measure art and literature through the lens of political virtue. Read Shriver’s book, ‘Mania’, h…
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328 Teaser - PLANET OF THE APES (1968) + BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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A discussion on gun control, exploring philosophical, legal,and ethical aspects of the issue. Eric Samson offers a range of arguments andcounterarguments on the necessity and consequences of gun laws. Theconversation includes the right to self-defence, the impact of gun ownership onviolence and society, victims of violent crimes, and proposals for …
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327 - 5000 FINGERS OF DR. T (1953) + INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES... (1964) ft. Charles Pinion
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest filmmaker Charles Pinion (the director behind scuzzy and psychedelic shot-on-video art-horror films we've covered including RED SPIRIT LAKE, TWISTED ISSUES and WE AWAIT) discuss two surreal musical fantasies that he loved growing up and informed his own directing style: Roy Rowland's Dr. Suess scripted take on…
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Ethical Quandaries of Autonomous Weapon Systems | Afonso Seixas-Nunes
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We speak with Father Afonso about the use of weapon systemsin warfare. The discussion explores a thought experiment involving two statesat war and the deployment of autonomous drones capable of targeting terrorists withouthuman intervention. Key topics include the legality and morality of suchsystems, the potential for reducing civilian casualties,…
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326 Teaser - TWISTED ISSUES (1988) + WE AWAIT (1996) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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Bonus Transmission 53 Teaser - HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, CIVIL WAR, IMMACULATE, FIRST OMEN + SNACK SHACK
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Paediatric Gender Medicine | Moti Gorin and Holly Lawford-Smith
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We begin by imagining a world where children are separated by sex at birth and raised without exposure to traditional gender norms. We debate whether gender incongruence is a result of nature or social conditioning. We discuss gender affirming care for children, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing gender dysphoria amidst co-occurring psychiat…
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325 - STRANGE DAYS (1995) + THE CELL (2000) ft. Andrew Law
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Andrew Law (of Boonta Vista) discuss virtual reality sci-fi horror/crime-thrillers with a double feature of Kathryn Bigelow's cyberpunk tech-horror apocalypse meets voyeuristic, conspiratorial L.A. noir STRANGE DAYS (1995) and Tarsem Singh's gruesome serial-killer-of-the-week procedural meets therape…
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324 Teaser - THE BOXER'S OMEN (1983) + RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY (1991) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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Peter Singer on Animal Liberation Now
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Peter Singer delves into difficult ethicalquestions regarding animal rights, the morality of factory farming, anddifficult human-related ethical dilemmas. Singer discusses his views as aconsequentialist, examining the impact of our choices on animal suffering, theethical considerations around organ donation from anencephalic children, andthe broade…
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We Should Want Immortality | John Martin Fischer
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John Martin Fischer argues that lifeconstantly offers new experiences and perspectives that prevent it frombecoming monotonous. He delves into the idea of living asignificantly extended life without aging and the implications it has onpersonal identity and society at large. Fischer distinguishes between trueimmortality and radical life extension, f…
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323 - THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK (1972) + WENDIGO (2001) ft. Esther Rosenfield
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Esther Rosenfield (of Get Cynical and The Lost Broadcasts) discuss lo-fi independent horror films about folkloric forest beasts with a double feature of Charles B. Pierce's spooky regional faux-documentary about the Arkansas bigfoot THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK (1972) and minimalist indie-horror legend …
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Stephen Cave unpacks the ethical and practical problems of living forever. He highlights ongoing research in anti-aging and the potential societal and ecological catastrophes that could follow if humans were to achieve immortality. Stephen weighs the individual’s desire for immortality against social implications, and the potential exacerbation of …
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322 Teaser - OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (1983) + MOUSE HUNT (1997) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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Bonus Transmission 52 Teaser - DUNE PART TWO, ROAD HOUSE, DRIVE AWAY DOLLS + LAND OF BAD (Spoilers)
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Immigration and Borders | Stephen Kershnar
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Featuring Stephen Kershnar, we discuss the complexities of immigration ethics, the rights to immigrate, and the morality of borders, keeping in mind debates around wealth, exclusion, and property rights. Stephen considers consequentialist and deontological perspectives in immigration policies, the notion of collective versus individual rights, and …
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321 - WALKING TALL (1973) + ROAD HOUSE (1989) ft. Eddie Averill
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Eddie Averill (of Extended Clip) discuss two movies that update the old-school macho western folk hero for the 70s/80s vigilante justice-revenge and regional outlaw crime movie: B-movie maestro Phil Karlson's mix of hokey, friendly country-western drama and brutal, traumatizing exploitation blockbust…
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320 Teaser - HIGH NOON (1952) + OUTLAND (1981) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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Cascading Catastrophic Risks | Trond Undheim
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Trond Undheim delves into catastrophic risks facing humanity, including climate change, governance breakdown, and technological threats. Through discussions of risk perception, effective planning versus worry, and the complexities of managing existential threats, Trond emphasizes the importance of preparing and adapting for uncertain futures. How s…
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The Ethics of Political Commemoration | Hans Gutbrod
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In this episode of 'Brain In A Vat', Hans Gutbrod addresses the gap in philosophy in understanding the ethics around statues, street names, and museums. By drawing parallels to just war theory, Gutbrod proposes a framework to navigate the complexities of commemorating historical figures and events. The discussion also touches upon the potential for…
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319 - GONIN (1995) + THE MISSION (1999) ft. Perry Ruhland
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Perry Ruhland discuss expertly directed, unconventional 90s crime thrillers about five guys in the criminal underworlds of Japan and Hong Kong teaming up to do a job and it not quite going to plan in Takashi Ishii's ruthlessly bleak yakuza heist-horror hybrid GONIN (1995) and Johnnie To's artfully co…
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Facial Distortions and Prosopometamorphopsia | Brad Duchaine
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In this special episode of Brain in a Vat, Brad Duchaine from the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department at Dartmouth discusses prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) – a condition where individuals see distorted faces. The episode explores various manifestations of PMO, including seeing demonic features, dragons, or entirely different faces, and disting…
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318 Teaser - THE ITALIAN CONNECTION (1972) + THE BOSS (1973) [FULL EP ON PATREON]
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UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99655897MERCH: www.teepublic.com/stores/sleazoids?ref_id=17667WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspodPod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshlJosh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl/Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemil…
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Pornography and Free Speech | Nadine Strossen and Holly Lawford-Smith
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We welcome back Nadine Strossen for a comprehensive discussion about pornography and free speech. She highlights points from her re-released book 'Defending Pornography', explaining why she supports the freedom of sexual expression. Her thought experiment is about a respected academic who makes adult videos, raising questions about personal freedom…
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317 - SHAMUS (1973) + HEAT (1986) ft. Eric Szyszka
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Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Eric Szyszka (of We Hate Movies) discuss the man, the myth, the mustache Burt Reynolds with a neo-noir pulp double feature of his attempt at a grislier, sexier 1970s update on a Philip Marlowe private detective conspiracy in Buzz Kulik's SHAMUS (1973) and his charmingly weary turn as William Goldman'…
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