Mike and Matthew talk about the possibilities of dating someone on the opposite end of the political spectrum. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conver…

Michael and Matthew talk about the dangers of hero worship. Michael incorrectly said this was Sam Morril, but it was actually Dan Soder, and it's hysterical, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2mcEzpA_A You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.co…

Michael and Matthew talk about companies branching into activism, and alliances; whether it's good or not; whether it's real or not; and if laundering a public image is ok. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking…

In this episode, Mike and Matthew talk about anger, the perception of anger, how masculinity and anger interact and engage. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos an…

Mike and Matthew talk about the idea of compromise, when it's important and when it sucks. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multipl…

Matthew's wife, Madhavi Krevat comes on to talk with Michael and Matthew about panic attacks. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from mult…

Mike and Matthew have very strong feelings and a few bad jokes about tipping, and how the service industry is so different from the rest of the economy. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own …

Michael and Matthew talk about AI again, with different views than their first take a year ago. This time in how it affects art, can be used as a tool, and how to implement in a way that can be an addition to people's lives, and not a replacement. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and …

Mike and Matthew talk about monogamy and non-monogamy, and the different types of romantic and sexual relationships than can come up. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube…

Mike and Matthew talk about fandoms, fan service, fan blindness, and some of the pitfalls that come with trying to please the masses. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube…

In this episode, Matthew and Mike talk about toxic positivity, how it can be dealt with and better options. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversat…

Michael and Matthew talk about why representation matters. The book that Michael mentions in this episode is "To Shake the Sleeping Self" by Jedidiah Jenkins. Check out the Trevor Project if you're LGBTQIA+ and struggling: https://www.thetrevorproject.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patr…

Mike and Matthew talk about male vanity and vanity in general. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multiple locations, check out the w…

In this episode, Mike and Matthew, along with their producer Alex discuss when other issues outweigh the economy when it comes to how they vote. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast,…

Michael, Matthew, and their producer, Alex, discuss the importance of being able to sit in discomfort. How that can help growth, and change. Mike references an interview by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy check the clip out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP0Tcu577I0 You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our P…

Michael and Matthew talk about regrets, the ones they have, and their feelings about regrets in general. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversation…

This is kind of the ultimate big stuff, but it is not our series finale! Mike and Matthew contemplate the meaning of life, our place in the world, and more! Check out the awesome work that is happening at Oak City Cares: https://oakcitycares.orgAnd the Triangle Freethought Sociey's local service efforts: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/local-en…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about the topic that makes the world go 'round, sex. From kinks to fetishes, to sex education, Mike and Matthew try to cover it all! You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looki…

Michael and Matthew talk about the idea that there is some inherent nobility that comes with hardship, and that in order to achieve greatness, or live a worthy life, you must overcome adversity, as well as the idea that this is used to justify the perpetuation of hardship. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you g…

Mike and Matthew discuss the topic of cutting people out of your life, as well possible redemption. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations fro…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk with Alex Gerli about the evolution of language, culture, and food. Matthew references Jesus Shaves by David Seders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0yqn_OK6eE Alex mentions XiaomanNYC: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNoXf8gq6vhwsrYp-l0J-Q You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensor…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about the concept of found family, and their feelings on the topic. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have convers…

Michael and Matthew talk with guest Mookie Harris about the good things that can come out of bad things, and how to look back on those things with a better set of eyes, without toxically dismissing the bad things that started it all. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! htt…

In this episode, we talk about ally ship, and the responsibility of that role, and how to handle it best. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversatio…

In this episode Matthew and Michael talk about the concept of soul mates, whether or not they believe in them, what they say if their wives ask if they believe in them, and whether or not the idea of soul mates is a useful or harmful one. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe…

Mike and Matthew discuss the topic of expressing your feelings for the people who are important to you, and trying not to have any regrets with the ones you love. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create…

In this episode, Matthew and Michael talk about self image, and the image that we project to the world, and the disparity between the two. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or Yo…

Michael and Matthew talk about whether or not debating and debate culture is effective, if it is beneficial, and in what contexts it serves us best. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff Mike also mentions a "Toxic Masculinity" …

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about the merits and necessity for consistency, as well as determining a few ways in which they are seemingly unnecessary. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you'r…

On this episode, as we go into the Christmas season, Mike and Matthew talk about religious artwork, and some of the religious art that they connect with despite not feeling the religious affiliation. Check out the Bing Crosby and David Bowie Little Drummer Boy that Matthew mentions: Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy And…

On this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about emotions, and how certain groups get falsely accused of being more emotional than others. They referenced the song 7 Years by Lukas Graham which you can listen to at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHCob76kigA&pp=ygUHNyB5ZWFycw%3D%3D Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays,…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about their happy places, and the concept of happy places. In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about doing research in bad faith, as well as touching upon the idea of bad faith argumentation in general. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about doing research in bad faith, as well as touching upon the idea of bad faith argumentation in general. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to cr…

For Hasan Minaj's response to the New Yorker piece that we refer to in this, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABiHlt69M-4&pp=ygUVaGFzYW4gbWluaGFqIHJlc3BvbnNl For Tim Minchin's Thank You God, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZeWPScnolo&pp=ygUNdGhhbmsgeW91IGdvZA%3D%3D Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early…

Mike and Matthew discuss intoxication, while getting intoxicated. They tell stories, and discuss their philosophies of intoxication. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own pod…

Mike and Matthew continue their discussion of anniversaries and commemorations, this time with less focus on the personal, and more focus on groups and societal anniversaries. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstu…

We hit our 50th episode, and Mike and Matthew are talking about anniversaries and commemorations! Mike and Matthew discuss the concept of enjoying art from problematic artists once they're dead and profit motive is no longer a factor. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon …

Mike and Matthew discuss the concept of enjoying art from problematic artists once they're dead and profit motive is no longer a factor. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own…

Mike and Matthew discuss Suicide, and suicide prevention. They dive into the topic from several different directions, including death with dignity, mental healthcare, and personal experiences. If you are in crisis you can dial 988 for emergency care especially for mental health. If you're looking for a secular therapist you can go to https://www.se…

Matthew and Michael talk about advertising, how to read it, how to interact with it, and how to parent for it. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube video…

Matthew tells us about his involvement in the secular community, and how important it can be for people, as well as how people interested in secular communities can find them. For listeners in the Raleigh area, Matthew was talking about the Triangle Freethought Society: https://www.trianglefreethought.org, and their event calendar is at: https://ww…

In this episode, Mike and Matthew talk about Internet culture, and the effects that they're seeing on the greater culture. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or Y…

In this episode, Matthew and Michael talk about the idea of victimhood, and how it has become a vilified term in some circles, and how this only helps to further victimization. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigst…

The name is kind of a mislead, because it's not the first time we've had a 'shoot the shit' episode, but it just seemed fitting to name it that, and then I thought this would be a good way for you as the audience to know we're not tackling a big topic this week. Some of the things that we plugged on this week's episode are: Brooklyn Brothers Food R…

On this episode, Mike and Matthew talk with Wes Wennerstrom about people who risked their careers to make controversial but important political points in the entertainment industry. If you want to learn how you can help Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the US, go to MMIWUSA.org. If you're looking for movies about indigenous people and their…

In this episode, Matthew and Michael talk about purity culture, abstinence, and pre-marital sex. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have con…

In this episode, Mike and Matthew talk about patriotism, and nationalism, and dick size. But despite that last part, there was nothing that needed to be cut out of the standard feed version, so this is the full version! Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! …

In this episode, Matthew and Michael talk about unions. With the SAG and WGA strikes currently going on, they thought it would be a good time to talk about unions, their benefits, downsides, and their place in a capitalist society. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and…

On this week's episode, Mike and Matthew talk with Pat Brennan about whether or not being a leftist, and holding leftist beliefs is a bit of a buzzkill socially. They talk about boycotting, and how it can be difficult to stand firm when people around you don't want to. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncenso…

In this episode, Mike talks with Quentin, Nicole, Alissa, and Saba about whether or not happiness is achievable for adults, if it's a good goal, and perhaps some methods of achieving it. Support the show You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingabo…