Best The Bad Philosophers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 655: Fair Or Foul? Greg Amsinger Blames Cardinals Fans For Their "Bad Performance" 19:24

3h ago19:24

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Greg Amsinger of MLB Network had some hot takes in a recent segment on 101 ESPN where he essentially called out Cardinals fans for not showing up to support the team this year. What did you think of these comments? Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals content all season.

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Ep. 654: Wait, What?! Cardinals Place Tommy Pham On Waivers! Nado Leadership Boost? 29:49

35m ago29:49

29:49

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the news that the Cardinals are placing Tommy Pham on waivers and whether that signals the white flag by the organization on the season. Plus we discuss Quinn Mathews, Pallante and the future rotation (I promise I remember to discuss Fedde eventually in this video!) as well as whether Nolan Arenado is currently boosting …

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Ep. 653: Mozeliak Plans To Stay To Finish Out His Contract In 2025? Padres Broadcast Still Dunking On Cardinals 29:45

5h ago29:45

29:45

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 7-5 loss to the Padres on Tuesday and brings up a popular report surrounding the future of John Mozeliak. Support the brand partners of B-Schaeff Daily! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy, Promo Code: BSCHAEFF Link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-brenden-schaeffer Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals …

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Ep. 652: As The Cardinals Toil Away, Even Opposing Broadcasters Are Noticing An Empty Busch Stadium 24:03

1d ago24:03

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals loss to the Padres on Monday at Busch Stadium in front of a light, light crowd. The lack of a vibe in the stadium immediately caught the eye of the opposing broadcast crew, who commented upon it during the first batter of the game. It's getting undeniable that the Cardinals organization is in a decline. It …

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Tarot - A wet torn bag of chips covered in runny dookie 1:41:16

40m ago1:41:16

1:41:16

A great movie if you're part of the "under the sweater/over the bra" crowd, but even they won't remember that they saw it. Tarot (2024) is an absolute masterclass in how not to make a horror movie unless you are just providing background noise for teenagers to make out. If you ever wondered what happens when you throw every horror cliché, plot hole…

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EP18: Is Free Speech Actually Bad? (On Brian Leiter’s Case Against Free Speech) 1:27:16

1h ago1:27:16

1:27:16

On this episode, we dive deep into Brian Leiter’s “The Case Against Free Speech.” Leiter questions the sanctity of free speech, suggesting that not all speech deserves equal protection if it causes societal harm. Is it really a blanket right, or are we just covering up society’s harms? Tune in as we tear into the freedoms you thought you had and di…

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Ep. 651: Pallante Keeps Rolling For Cardinals — And HOLY BLEEP, Quinn Mathews! 26:18

2h ago26:18

26:18

Brenden Schaeffer discusses Andre Pallante's continued brilliance as he cements himself as a fixture in the rotation even as two injured starters are due to return. He's not going anywhere. The Cardinals win their third straight, 6-1 over the Twins on Friday as they continue to operate with virtually zero margin for error the rest of the way. What …

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Philosophical Differences! Ep. 6: Should The Cardinals Make Win-Now Decisions Or Turn Attention Toward 2025? 1:01:07

2h ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Brenden and Josh tackle the wild last week of Cardinals baseball as the club has turned the corner in terms of its performance, but it hasn't bought them much traction in terms of flipping the standings around. What would need to happen to get us to buy back into the Cardinals having a real shot at this? And how should playing time be divided the r…

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Sarah McCammon on Exvangelicals 1:08:36

6h ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Text us your questions! Welcome to Season 5! We're joined by Sarah McCammon, a National Political Correspondent for NPR and author of The Exvangelicals, an insightful and empathetic look at the stories of those who have left white American evangelicalism. Sarah is also an exvangelical herself, so she has a unique perspective that blends both person…

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Ep. 650: Okay, Cardinals Fans. You've Got To Admit... That Was Pretty Cool! 38:34

5h ago38:34

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals win over the Brewers in emphatic walk-off fashion on Wednesday night at Busch, 10-6 on the strength of a Nolan Arenado walk-off grand slam. Luken Baker was another hero of the game with his pinch blast. Who would have thought the big slugger could hit for power? Gibby started strong but the bullpen had trou…

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Ep. 649: What Is There Even Left To Say About These Cardinals, Anymore? 1:02:01

6h ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Brenden Schaeffer performs a live stream after the Cardinals loss to the Brewers, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. This is the audio from that stream. What is left to say about the Cardinals at this point? Brandon Crawford is gone. Jordan Walker is temporarily; it didn't really make sense to have him here the past week, anyway. Not for the r…

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Conquest - Someone just give those pooches a home! 1:44:51

1h ago1:44:51

1:44:51

The Lucio Fulci movie that more people should be talking about may just be so weird its good? "Conquest" is one of those bizarre gems that defies logic, reason, and possibly all known laws of filmmaking. From the opening frame, you're catapulted into a world where absolutely nothing makes sense—and that's the beauty of it. The plot (if you can call…

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Ep. 648: A Series Loss To The Dodgers + The Cardinals Have Conflicting Objectives On Jordan Walker 39:43

13d ago39:43

39:43

Brenden Schaeffer tackles the Cardinals 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Lars Nootbaar provided a pinch-hit homer but that's all the Cardinals would muster in the game as Clayton Kershaw got the better of the St. Louis lineup. Sonny Gray gave the Cardinals a chance but dealt with some sporadic command that meant he woul…

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Ep. 647: Cardinals Finally Win One — Oh, And Quinn Mathews Is HIM 39:41

3d ago39:41

39:41

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-2 win over the Dodgers as the Redbirds finally stop the skid. Plenty left to do for this team and the work has only begun if the playoffs are a sincere goal. The next step: Sonny Gray has no choice but to be great on Sunday. Period. Plus, we get into the brilliance of prospect Quinn Mathews following his …

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Weasel Tales: The Bobby Heenan Archives - Musings On The Biz FEAT Vince, Bischoff, Piper, & Cactus 6:29

9d ago6:29

6:29

Text Me, Ya Ham And Egger What happens when you fuse the relentless spirit of Vince McMahon with the dynamic world of professional wrestling? Join us as our guest takes us back to Vince’s flamboyant days in the 60s, riding in convertibles and mastering dance routines for SummerSlam. We recount Vince's unwavering dedication to the sport and his unca…

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Ep. 646: Cardinal Offense Gets To Dodgers' Lefty, But They Still Lose 5th In A Row... 56:48

7d ago56:48

56:48

Brenden Schaeffer conducts a live stream discussing the Cardinals 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. The Birds played a solid game. But the only thing that can matter at this point is whether it results in a W. And unfortunately, this one--in a winnable game--did not. Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage on the daily year round.…

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Philosophical Differences! Ep. 5: One Way Or Another, The Cardinals Will Show Us Who They Are 56:03

8d ago56:03

56:03

In ep. 5 of the Cardinals podcast Philosophical Differences!, Brenden and Josh dive into a jam-packed episode discussing the rock-bottoming of the St. Louis Cardinals over the past week.Where do the Cardinals go from here and what happens if the answer to that question is another lost season without the playoffs? Will jobs be on the line and up for…

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Ep. 645: The Cardinals Are Crumbling And It's Not A Good Look 52:52

2h ago52:52

52:52

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the state of the Cardinals after their 9-2 loss to the Reds on Wednesday. Being swept in Cincy has the Cardinals a game below .500. The Jordan Walker role on the roster comes under further scrutiny. Oli Marmol is frustrated in his postgames. Everything is bad right now and the season is on the brink. Follow this podcast …

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Ep. 644: Things Are Looking Bleak For The Cardinals — But Is It Actually Over? 58:31

7h ago58:31

58:31

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-1 loss to the Reds on Tuesday night as gets into the deep on the struggles of this club recently. The Cards fell to .500 with the loss. There's no sugarcoating the mediocrity of the season to this point. So we dive into the data on who the Cardinals have been while wondering if it will confine them to who…

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Ep. 643: What's The Deal With All These Homers Off Sonny Gray? 39:41

12d ago39:41

39:41

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 6-1 loss to the Reds at GABP on Monday evening as the Redbirds are now just one game above .500. Jordan Walker returning to the lineup did not provide the intended boost as he went 0-for-3 with a walk. He was far from the only quiet Cardinal offensively in the game as STL had two opportunities with the base…

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Ep. 642: It Is Once Again JORDAN WALKER TIME! He's Back With STL! 28:34

20h ago28:34

28:34

Brenden Schaeffer discusses Monday's news of Jordan Walker's return to the St. Louis Cardinals roster. Matt Carpenter goes on the IL to make room for the return of the one of the most exciting Cardinals prospects in recent memory. Walker has been heating up at AAA. Is it time for him to emerge as an everyday threat for the Cardinals lineup? The use…

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Ep. 641: Willson & Vic Power A SWEET Cardinals Victory In Kansas City! 1:03:43

4d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 8-5 win over the Royals on a live stream Friday night. Miles Mikolas struggled, but Libby picked him up with three stellar innings of relief. The Cardinal offense got to work with huge swings from Contreras, Burleson and a breakout moment from Victor Scott II. Helsley closed the door and the Cardinals beat …

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Philosophical Differences! Ep. 4: Is It Time For The Cardinals To Consider Some Tough Roster Decisions? 56:34

7d ago56:34

56:34

Brenden and Josh (from @DealinTheCards podcast) discuss the Cardinals for their weekly Friday podcast. Episode 4 dives into the question of who could rise up on this roster to carry the torch and the team down the stretch for a playoff push. If there's not one name that can be responsible for doing it, should the Cardinals consider a few bold roste…

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Ep. 640: Cardinals Bullpen Falters As Rays Sweep Falls Just Out Of Reach 51:26

19d ago51:26

51:26

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 6-4 loss to the Rays in a live stream Thursday night. The Cardinals staked out an early lead with Kyle Gibson giving them exactly what was needed, but a bullpen stretched thin was forced to turn to one of its non-leverage guys in a leverage spot--and things quickly went downhill from there. The offense did …

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Ep. 639: Burly And... Randy Orton?! Lead The Way In Fedde's Home Debut At Busch 50:19

5d ago50:19

50:19

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-2 win over the Rays on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium as Erick Fedde did what he had to do in his home debut as a Cardinal. Fedde had to grind through a couple long innings but he limited damage and got through 5 innings of one-run baseball to set the Cardinal bullpen up for success in the late innings.…

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Weasel Tales: The Bobby Heenan Archives - Investments & Other Gastronimical Pursuits 7:17

20d ago7:17

7:17

Text Me, Ya Ham And Egger Imagine stepping into the world of professional wrestling, not just as a fan, but as someone who lived it, breathed it, and then transitioned into a completely different arena—business. On this episode, we sit down with a wrestling legend who shares his colorful journey from the ring to running a restaurant. You'll get to …

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Ep. 638: Masyn Winn's rocket secures a Cardinals win! VS2 launches first-career HR! 39:43

25d ago39:43

39:43

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-3 win over the Rays on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Sonny Gray started rocky, allowing a 2-run homer in the first inning and needing 30 pitches to escape the opening frame. But he settled in like an ace is supposed to do, securing seven innings with just those initial two runs allowed. The Cardinal off…

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Weasel Tales: The Bobby Heenan Archives - A Triumvirate Feat. Tipping, Chair Battles, and WCW 7:17

14d ago7:17

7:17

Text Me, Ya Ham And Egger Ever wondered what it's like to build a legendary career in wrestling while juggling—and sometimes struggling with—life outside the ring? Join us as we sit down with the iconic Bobby Heenan, who opens up about his early days in the wrestling business, the invaluable advice from mentors like Joe Tangaro, and his surprising …

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Weasel Tales: The Bobby Heenan Archives - Saying "No" To Vince McMahon 7:40

8d ago7:40

7:40

Text Me, Ya Ham And Egger Ever wondered what really goes on behind the curtains of professional wrestling? This episode is a must-listen as we sit down with the one and only Bobby Heenan, a true legend in the wrestling world. Bobby shares a gripping tale about a controversial segment Vince McMahon once proposed, involving handcuffs, embarrassing un…

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Ep. 637: Was Arenado Doggin' It? Are the Cardinals Trending Toward Missing the Playoffs Again? 32:21

25d ago32:21

32:21

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the state of the Cardinals season after their 6-0 loss to the Mets on Monday night at Busch.There was a play in this game that made some Cardinals fans think Arenado was dogging it, not giving his best effort.Brenden gives his take on that play and other burning questions from Cardinals fans in this latest episode of B-S…

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Robowar - So it's not a ripoff of West Side Story, I guess 1:33:14

8d ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Stick around or don't move, but Reb Brown is gonna give you the laughs. "Robowar" (1988) is a cinematic masterpiece of unintentional hilarity. This unapologetic rip-off of "Predator" is an absolute must-watch for fans of 'so bad it's good' cinema. From the moment Reb Brown graces the screen with his over-the-top action antics and unintentionally co…

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Ep. 636: Cardinals Slip During Wrigley Weekend -- Siani Injury Update Is Bad News 46:32

27d ago46:32

46:32

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals loss on Sunday night baseball to the Cubs as they eventually dropped 3 of 4 on the long weekend at Wrigley. After a hot couple of games against the Rangers, the offense simply cratered this weekend. And the Cardinals also lost Michael Siani to an oblique injury, and the latest update on his status isn't too…

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Ep. 635: Cardinals STEAL One At Wrigley Thanks To Epic Flub By The Cubs! 37:12

28d ago37:12

37:12

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-4 win over the Cubs from Saturday at Wrigley as the defensive antics of the Baby Bears in the eighth inning allowed the Cardinals to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. We discuss the PCA and Hoerner mishap at length while also wondering aloud why Nolan Arenado did not end up at second base on the pla…

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Ep. 634: Cards Lose Again At Wrigley After Oli Chooses... Brandon Crawford For Key AB 59:13

29d ago59:13

59:13

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 6-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley on Friday as Erick Fedde did not exactly shine in his Redbird debut. Nolan Arenado also had a moment in this contest that Brenden insists was "bad baseball" and cost the Cardinals a chance to climb back into the game. There was another moment perhaps even more costly, though,…

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Philosophical Differences! Ep. 3: Do The Cards Have Enough After Recent Moves? What's Going On With Helsley? 48:31

29d ago48:31

48:31

Josh and Brenden link up for the third episode of Philosophical Differences! as they discuss their impressions of the Cardinals trade deadline as well as what's going on with Ryan Helsley. Plus a peek ahead at how the moves this past week have reshaped our view of how the Cardinals could attack the off-season as they fill out their rotation for 202…

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Ep. 633: Ain't Gonna Lie To Y'all... That One Stung For The Cardinals! 41:53

30d ago41:53

41:53

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals walk-off loss to the Cubs from Thursday night at Wrigley as Ryan Helsley picked a bad day to have a bad day. Instead of riding into the rest of the weekend on a nice winning streak, the Cardinals were knocked down a peg by the rival Cubs who scored three in the ninth to come back from a multi-run deficit. D…

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Plato, Schopenhauer, and Spinoza: Is Peering Behind the Human Curtain A Backstage Pass to the Cosmos? 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

Our first experience of the world is our true self. Concealed behind our outward appearance, a bag of skin, inside ourselves, our unique, subjective consciousness is who we really are. And so, we look for absolute truth behind the natural world of appearances in Plato’s Forms, Schopenhauer’s Will, and Spinoza’s God. You are the blueprint of the god…

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Ep. 632: Mike McGreevy SHOVES in MLB Debut With Cardinals! 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the epic first career start and MLB debut by Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy on Wednesday as the Cardinals trounced the Rangers, 10-1. McGreevy sailed through seven innings to make a great first impression at the big-league level. Lance Lynn went on the IL, shuffling rotation plans. And Tommy Pham not only continued t…

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Ep. 631: PHAM SLAM! Tommy Pham Shows EXACTLY Why The Cardinals Brought Him Back! 52:17

1M ago52:17

52:17

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down one of the games of the year as the Cardinals beat the Rangers 8-1 at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, trade deadline day, with newcomer and old friend Tommy Pham calling GAME in the fifth inning as he delivered a pinch-hit grand slam in front of a raucous crowd. Pham showed exactly why the Cardinals needed him as Oli Marmol …

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Ep. 630: Can The Cardinals Swing Another Trade Before 5 P.M. Tuesday? 50:39

1M ago50:39

50:39

Brenden Schaeffer discusses Monday night's Cardinals loss to the Rangers, 6-3 at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante pitched, and he did what he does -- he got groundballs. This time, though, they found holes. Cards got a HR from Carp. But not much else. Will Pallante be replaced by Fedde in the rotation? We'll explain why it seems like that could be the…

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Ep. 629: BREAKING: Cardinals Trade Tommy Edman for Erick Fedde and & Tommy Pham! Instant Reaction Podcast! 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Brenden Schaeffer went LIVE to discuss the Tommy Edman for Fedde and Pham trade on Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024. The three-team deal with the Dodgers and White Sox leaves A LOT to unpack. This is a major shakeup in which the Cardinals (apparently, still not official) did not give up major prospect considerations to add a controllable SP and a le…

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Twisters - Nados coming again, Oklahoma! 1:41:09

15d ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Just because it doesn't have a story or characters or any basis in reality doesn't mean its bad, right? "Twisters" (2024) is a whirlwind of nostalgic fun that takes you back to the golden era of 90's blockbusters. While it may lack a compelling story, character depth, and a meaningful journey, it's a film that embraces its cheesy charm with gusto. …

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Ep. 628: Cardinals Ownership Told Mozeliak He Can't Add To Future Payroll At This Trade Deadline? 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Brenden Schaeffer did a live stream on YouTube Sunday night following the Cardinals' walkoff win over the Nationals. This is the audio from the B-Schaeff Daily Live stream. The conversation was largely about swirling rumors on Tommy Edman. Will he be traded to the Dodgers or Yankees? And... Why? Does this concept reek of the possibility that -- and…

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REACTION: Cardinals DFA Giovanny Gallegos — What's Their Next Move? 12:44

1M ago12:44

12:44

The Cardinals announced Sunday morning they have designated Giovanny Gallegos for assignment, ending the run in St. Louis for the most tenured reliever in the Cardinal bullpen. Will Gio find a new gig soon and what are the avenues toward that potentially materializing quickly? Plus, how active will the Cardinals be in replacing his spot with a pote…

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Ep. 627: Cardinals Are Fading Fast — Is It Even Worth Buying Anymore? 52:25

1M ago52:25

52:25

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the growing sentiment among some Cardinals fans that it might not even be worthwhile to see the front office buy at the trade deadline amid the team's recent skid. The Cardinals have lost 9 of 14 and have fallen 2.0 games out of a wild card spot in the NL standings. After a 14-3 loss to the Nationals on Saturday, is it f…

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Ep. 626: We May Have Reached The Breaking Point For Dylan Carlson And The Cardinals 40:21

1M ago40:21

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses Friday night's brutal loss to the Nationals for the Cardinals as Sonny Gray struggled, the pitching as a whole walked eight batters and allowed six stolen bases. Then there was Dylan. Have the Cardinals reached the point of no return on Dylan Carlson after Friday's costly flub in the field? Plus, there was a positive mom…

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Philosophical Differences Ep. 2: Trade Market Heats Up! Cardinals Ready To Jump In? 48:19

1M ago48:19

48:19

Brenden Schaeffer and Josh Jacobs are back for another episode of their podcast, Philosophical Differences, to discuss the goings on surrounding the Cardinals as the trade market heats up ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With trade candidates flying off the board, what's the approach the Cardinals should take? We discuss names like Pete Fairbanks, …

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Ep. 625: Does Yelich Need Surgery? HOW Was Mason Miller Injured? Arozarena Traded! 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Brenden Schaeffer discusses various news surrounding Thursday in MLB, including: -Christian Yelich is aiming to avoid back surgery, but does his absence open the door for the Cardinals in the Central? -Mason Miller's bizarre injury, do we believe the explanation? -Diamondbacks trade for AJ Puk signaling they're buyers and perhaps setting a high bar…

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EP17: Should We Sacrifice the Utilitarians First? (Smilansky’s Designer Ethics) Ft. Ben Burgis

26d ago

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In this episode, we delve into Saul Smilansky’s provocative paper, “Should We Sacrifice the Utilitarians First?” which introduces the concept of “Designer Ethics” (DE). Smilansky argues that individuals’ moral views should influence how they are treated in moral dilemmas, suggesting that utilitarians, who support sacrificing one for the greater goo…

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Ep. 624: Cardinals Pre-Deadline Trade Proposals Mega Podcast!! 1:13:04

1M ago1:13:04

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Brenden Schaeffer went on a live stream Wednesday night fielding questions and comments from viewers on what the Cardinals should look to do at the trade deadline. Dozens of players and potential trade candidates were discussed as well as contextualizing the realism for their potential to become Cardinals -- and what it would potentially cost St. L…

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