A frequently thoughtful and sometimes whimsical examination of the world around us as seen through the cataract-clouded eyes of two long-time friends and explorers. Sporadically funny, invariably insightful, sometimes we're not sure.
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Do you hate election times in the US? Well hear an autistic man talk about other issues that are not political. Such as sports, comedy, and mental health. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apolitical/support
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In need of some political hope? Join us to chat about the possibility of politics and the politics of possibility. Welcome to A Political Hope, the podcast exploring how we get the courageous, trusted and ethical leaders we need for the 21st century.
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This powerful opinion-based show throws the floor open to an enquiring public for discussions on the issues affecting the country and its people and ensuring that the average citizen gets a voice.
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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We The Youths is a non-partisan organization that advocates for Political Literacy, Political awareness and active Political participation among youths. We also advocate for free and credible elections while making sure that the life of youths are not endangered during elections or used to perpetuate electoral malpractices.
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In this series, two friends contemplate and examine the nature of the world in all its absurd glory, while analysing anything from television and video games to books and essays. Founded in a passion for philosophy, this podcast, with hosts Dewansh Matharoo and Shrish Sudharsan, is a fresh take on culture, being, and everything in between. What does it mean to be, anyway? After all, we might be tables. E-mail: wemightbetables@gmail.com.
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Welcome to Subtitled Anime! It's a bi-weekly anime podcast that features a rotation of guests from around the anime community. Hosted by Giancarlo Navas, he tries to bring fun and relaxed discussion with the most interesting voices in the community.
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This show is dedicated to examining the ideas, events, and people that have molded modern American politics. We'll look at history and philosophy going back to the Ancient Romans and Greeks all the way up until present day and talk about how and why it matters today. If you have ever wondered what events and ideas shape the world you live in today, we'll cover it on this podcast.
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Is “Forrest Gump” Still Apolitical Today? Was It Ever? (1994 Film) | Book vs Movie
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The filmmakers behind the adaptation of Winston Groom’s novel all contend that Forrest Gump is “apolitical,” but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Besides, was it ever really true? Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey in episode 314 as they discuss Tom Hanks running his way into American hearts with a more wholesome version of th…
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192: MRI Humor, Judith Rebels, Crosswordology, Say Hey, How Hot Is It?
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Send us a Text Message. Dave fails his pre-MRI Quiz. Judith gets ticked off when healthcare people stereotype her. In fact, she's going to start a movement to educate them. Del shares this knowledge of crosswordology and some other big words we can't spell. Tribute to Willie Mays, one of the greatest ever. Del copes with the heat and family stabili…
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Meaning Is Futile in “Solaris” (1962 Novel by Stanislaw Lem)
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Stanislaw Lem was one of the world’s most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem’s attitude towards American SciFi of the time, c…
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Debate With A Combat Medic In Ukraine Pt 2
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191: Stormy Weather, Shark Bites, Paperwork, Epic Bike Ride, AI Beauties, Burger King
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Send us a Text Message. Del discusses Florida storms and the search for a new AC unit. Would you rather be electrocuted or eaten by a shark? An Ex-Prez's quandary. Del whines over paperwork. Dave gets dusted by 10-year-old. AI beauty contest, believe it or not. Wired Mag. Bonus track dedicated to the orange man. Give us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@G…
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Debate With A Combat Medic In Ukraine feat American Gopnik and Chris Jefferies
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190: D-Day Salute, Boeing Does It, Del vs. Healthcare- Part 27, Starbucks Banter
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Send us a Text Message. Bucks salute our veterans who fought at Normandy eighty years ago, June 6, 1944. Boeing finally got the Starliner in orbit, seven years late but with no missing doors. It enters an ever-crowded space as Bucks discuss an Axios story on space junk. Del continues to grapple with our healthcare system and learns about "the porta…
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Forrest Gump’s Nasty Heart (In the 1986 Novel)
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Winston Groom’s original character is markedly different from the Tom Hanks version that won over the world. In episode 313, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as the wonder what drew Robert Zemeckis to this version of Gump, wrestle with an orangutan named “Sue,” break down what makes satire effective, and try to understand the purpose of the off-put…
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189: Del Does Orlando, Bill Walton, Speling Beee, Apocalypse Now?
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Send us a Text Message. SORRY FOR DAVE'S POOR AUDIO QUALITY. Del contemplates hotel fixtures in Orlando. Does he have a fixture fixation? Bucks remember Bill Walton, basketball great and great guy. Congrats to 12-year-old Bruhat Soma of Tampa, winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. What climate change? This week's bonus track from Dave's favo…
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Heated Debate with Chris Jefferies from Homeless Romantic podcast
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A (not so) heated conversation with Chris Jefferies from the Homeless Romantic podcastvideo link: https://youtu.be/XOMjkdluALY?si=SqgPQp6c7ErW13_Lhttps://www.youtube.com/c/homelessromantichttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeless-romantic/id1062196745https://open.spotify.com/show/6y6lZFajfuH5nMU8Lofw08…
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Adaptation Magic | Is “The Prestige” Christopher Nolan’s Best? (2006 film)
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Christopher and Jonathan Nolan pulled off one of the greatest magic tricks in film history with their ambitious adaptation of Christopher Priest’s novel. In episode 312, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to crack the code, get philosophical about duplication, let Christian Bale teach them about sacrifice, marvel at Hugh Jackman’s showman…
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188: The "Picture", Ankle Deodorant, Frankenbike Lives, Thermonuclear Thermostat
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Send us a Text Message. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEL Del never really explains why he had to bolt last week. Why is that not a surprise? Got LOTS of comments from listeners who requested a picture of Del wearing his anti-personnel device on the bus. We have a few more copies available if you want one. Our address is below. Tell us what you think or just t…
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187: More on Del's Device, Alice Munro, Cap'n Jim and the Mountain Guerrillas
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Send us a Text Message. After unprecedented listener feedback, Del elaborates on the device he invented to assure nobody sits next to him on the bus. Use the link above to text us your feedback [your number is anonymous] or send us an email or voicemail. Dave notes the passing of Alice Munro, Canadian short story writer and Nobel laureate. One of t…
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Illusion Is Shared Delusion in “The Prestige” (1995 Novel)
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Before Christopher Nolan’s film blew audiences minds with its shocking reveals, Christopher Priest’s book had already been dazzling readers for over a decade. In episode 311, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore the differences, enter the Pact of Acquiescent Magic, try to heal a generational rivalry, sabotage a séance, hear whispers fro…
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186: Del's on the Bus Again, IV Drips for Fun, Frankenbike, MLB Uniforms-Yuk
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Send us a Text Message. Clicking on the link above lets you send us text messages via your phone. Try it. Del shares more tales of riding the bus to work. He tries another social experiment on the bus and wonders why nobody will sit next to him. VV1 is recovering from knee surgery. Get well, Judith. Dave is befuddled by the new trend involving IV D…
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In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James see Middle Earth in a time before Peter Jackson’s films, fall in love with a cat-like Smaug, get creeped out by a frog-like Gollum, reckon with a sterner version of Gandalf, discuss the evolution of animation outside of Disney in the states, and dream about owning a piece of LOTR history. Vote on Quart…
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Ex WHO Chief Scientist, Top Doctors Answer AstraZeneca Vaccine Concerns
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185: The Attic Mistake, Del vs.the Helpline, Dumb Ways to Die, Snakes and Gators
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Send us a Text Message. Dave makes the mistake of exploring his attic. This was followed by serious thigh muscle pain 24 hours later. Don't do this. Del battles the helpline...again. Did he win? What do you think? Watch the music video, Dumb Ways to Die. You'll like it. Thanks, Valentin! Bucks ponders space junk, crosswords, google, wordle, and nos…
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A Wild Trip Through “Alice in Wonderland” (1951 film) | Book vs Movie
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This just might be Walt Disney’s strangest adaptation, but that’s appropriate considering the source material with Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND & THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. In episode 310, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they take a tumble down a rabbit hole into Wonderland, eat some body altering mushrooms, get psychedelic …
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Masala Mess To Cerelac Crisis: We The People For Food Safety
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184: Dave's Birthday Gift, Word of the Day, Winners and Losers, Voyager Lives!
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Send us a Text Message. Dave can't decide between a Velveeta lip fang and a flame-throwing robot dog as his birthday present to himself. So he settles on a 40+ year old bike frame. Weird. Del seemingly stumps Dave with the word SEEMLY. Seems a drupe is a fruit,What's your word of the day? Bridey Thelen-Heidel's preorders of her book Bright Eyes put…
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A Rabbit Hole of Controversy in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865 novel)
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Lewis Carroll gave the world perhaps the most iconic children’s books of all time with ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, but his legacy has become shrouded by controversy by modern scholars. In episode 309, join Luke & James as they follow the White Rabbit into a magical world, play logic and word games, appreciate pun…
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Apolitical Or Apathetic: Why Is Urban India Indifferent Towards The Vote?
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183: Drafty, Florida Commies, McGyver FAIL, Cali Sober, What a Croc, More
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Send us a Text Message. Caitlin Clark signs with Indiana of WNBA for a whopping $76, 000. Shed no tears, though, as she'll make 8-figures in endorsements. Not bad for a rookie. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to require the teaching of the dangers and atrocities of communism in grades K-12. OK, but why did we need a law to do this? Aren't F…
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Seeing Beyond the Singularity in “3 Body Problem” (2008 novel & 2024 Show) eps. 5-8
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It's time to finish Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM & the Netflix adaptation, then discuss the biggest questions it poses. In episode 308, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they play a game of “Would You Do It?”, unfold a sophon, react to Chekov’s nanofiber, cryogenically freeze a brain, sail on bursts of radiation, and debate the ethics…
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How Social Media Influencers Are 'Influencing' Elections
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182: Eclipse, Sumo Man , Dune - 2, Ripley, How Big is Your Fridge?
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Send us a Text Message. Judith recounts observing the eclipse in Pennsylvania. Track future eclipses here. Women outdraw the men in NCAA finals game. Judith remembers playing by the old rules in high school. Sumo Grand Champion Akebono dies at 54. First non-Japanese to be named yokozuna. Bucks go to the movies to see Dune Part 2. Magnificant scenes…
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Who Speaks for Humanity? “3 Body Problem” (2024 TV Series) eps. 1-4
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The first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff’s Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM show some promise, but they’ve burned us in the past so it’s hard to get too excited. In episode 307, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they propose humanity’s envoy for a first contact scenario, discuss the choice to change Wan…
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181: The Eclipse, Sarasota Film Festival, The Mammoth Hunt, Del's Quest
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Send us a Text Message. The Bucks are recording this episode AS THE ECLIPSE IS HAPPENING but we don't see anything. Wishing clear skies for those in the totality zone. Del is on a quest to get his blood drawn for testing. He didn't lie down on the floor this time but made his presence known in so many ways. He lived to tell us his story. Google Pod…
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Airline Carriers Taking You For A "Ride"?
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