Best Louis Michel Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 152: Admiral James Stavridis on the U.S. Navy, NATO, and the Human Story 32:08

2h ago32:08

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In this week’s episode of Bookstack, host Richard Aldous chats with Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, about his latest book, The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy (Penguin Random House). Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion. Follow Persuasion on X (Twitter), L…

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This One Creative Goal Can Change Everything! 11:11

16h ago11:11

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Stop the struggle, gain clarity, take control, and live the empowered life you deserve using the Personal Transformation Matrix! https://bobbakerinspiration.com/ptm - This life-changing, three-step process easily fits into your busy schedule, gets quick results, and is designed for lasting change. It’s time for YOU to take your ambition up a notch!…

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78: Evil Under the Sun & Sister Act 1:02:52

10d ago1:02:52

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We are paying tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith this month with our picks, Evil Under the Sun and Sister Act. Join us as we discuss "period does period," the anatomy of a nun's habit, and how to pronounce Hercule Poirot. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Evil Under the Sun: Instagram, Pinterest Sister Act: Instagram, Pinter…

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Episode 151: Sean McMeekin on the Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Communism 34:10

13d ago34:10

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In this week’s episode, host Richard Aldous talks to fellow Bard College historian Sean McMeekin about his new book, To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism (Basic Books). Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion. Follow Persuasion on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, …

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Justin Leavitt Pearl /// An Intro to Michel Henry 20:10

20d ago20:10

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In this episode, Justin provides an introduction to the work of Michel Henry, a French philosopher who was a major figure in 20th-century phenomenology. The introduction was delivered as part of the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center's series "Phenomenology is for Beginners".Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center: https://dsc.duq.edu/phenomenology-…

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Episode 150: Marsha E. Barrett on the Fight to Save Moderate Republicanism 31:13

27d ago31:13

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Bookstack is back with its 150th episode! On this week's show, host Richard Aldous talks to Marsha E. Barrett, assistant professor of history at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, about her new book, Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma: The Fight to Save Moderate Republicanism (Three Hills/Cornell University Press). Bookstack is now a production…

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Adam Louis-Klein + Justin Shaffner /// Sky-Earth System 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

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In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with anthropologists Adam Louis-Klein and Justin Shaffner about their collaborative project, “The Sky-Earth System: A Manifesto for Learning to See and Think as a Generic Ancient”. Adam Louis-Klein is a musician, philosopher and anthropologist from Seattle and New York. He studied Philosophy at Yale College (B…

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Small Pleasures Episode 18: Tom Conaghan's 'Reverse Engineering' Anthology 28:12

1M ago28:12

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Tom Conaghan’s inspirational anthology, Reverse Engineering, a great resource for writers and teachers!By Livi Michael

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Episode 149: Clara Bingham on How Women's Liberation Transformed America 34:57

1M ago34:57

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On this week's episode of Bookstack, host Richard Aldous is joined by Clara Bingham to discuss her new book, The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973. Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion. Follow Persuasion on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and event…

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77: Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

We're back in the era of our formative youth, aka the Y2K era, to visit and dissect the costumes of Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we dive in to Trashy Lingerie, Shakespeare's inspiration, and a third thing (for comedy)! Alert: baby on board for much of this episode! She was a very thoughtful guest. Lots of opinions on plat…

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Episode 148: James Graham Wilson on America's Cold Warrior 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Bookstack is back! On today's episode, host Richard Aldous talks to James Graham Wilson, historian at the U.S. Department of State, about James's new book, America's Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan (Cornell University Press). This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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Robert Saler /// Death to the World 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

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In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Robert Saler about his book Death to the World, and Apocalyptic Theological Aesthetics which explores the Death to the World movement. Get the book: https://a.co/d/1MPLoOeRobert is Associate Dean and theology professor at Christian Theological Seminary, where he directs the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal …

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76: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Shakespeare in Love 1:28:51

3M ago1:28:51

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We're back from our summer hiatus and ready to rock! Join us in a nice long episode where we dissect the costumes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version) and Shakespeare in Love. Will we answer the questions, when was the Romantic era (don't Google it!!!)? Are peacock feathers unlucky? A third question? Find out by listening! Follow along with …

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Become the Go-To Expert in Your Field | Magnetic Marketing with Holly MacCue 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/s5YEWrIBv1M - Holly MacCue is a sales and messaging strategist for service-based entrepreneurs. She spent a decade as a corporate brand strategist for global consumer brands such as Procter & Gamble. She left that world to become an entrepreneur and work from home as she raised two…

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How Amanda Health Built a Million-Dollar Art Business - No More Starving Artist! 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/oFeBJtrdhSw - Amanda Heath is a visual artist and the founder of three successful, six-figure businesses. She empowers action-oriented artists with the skills, knowledge & confidence needed to build a sustainable and profitable art business. Whether you’re a visual artist or not, I…

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Episode 147: Louise Story and Ebony Reed on the Black-White Wealth Gap in America 26:40

4M ago26:40

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The typical Black American family has fifteen cents of wealth for every comparable dollar that a White American family holds. Exploring the historical expansion of the wealth gap, journalists Louise Story and Ebony Reed join Richard Aldous to reveal how their investigation into the U.S. financial system uncovered scores of setbacks that continue to…

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How to Become an Influential Game Changer | Lethia Owens Interview 48:50

4M ago48:50

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/aQ4EkzgpUzc - Get ready to be inspired. Lethia Owens is a growth strategist and professional speaker. She’s the founder of Game Changers International and author of "Your Brand Influence: The Art and Science of Building an Influential Personal Brand." Welcome to "The Inspired Life,…

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Taylor Thomas /// The Existential Tillich 1:12:22

4M ago1:12:22

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In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Taylor Thomas who recently completed a PhD in theology, ethics, and philosophy at Boston University School of Theology. Taylor is also Lindamood Fellow at the Center for Mind and Culture and hosts the Tillich Today Podcast, dedicated to exploring the profound and often revolutionary ideas of Paul Tillich,…

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Episode 146: Peter S. Goodman on How We Ran Out of Everything 33:28

4M ago33:28

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The global pandemic unmasked not just the many vulnerabilities in the world’s supply chain, but also its hidden innerworkings. Reporting on the world from an economic lens for over twenty-five years, award-winning New York Times journalist Peter S. Goodman joins Richard Aldous to share insights from his latest book, How the World Ran Out of Everyth…

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How This Solo Piano Artist Got 2 Billion Music Streams | Michele McLaughlin Interview 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/d5KFR5_usNA - Michele McLaughlin is an award-winning contemporary instrumental and New Age solo pianist and composer. She has released more than 22 albums and has nearly 2 Billion streams. She has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine and is an eight-time New Age Billboard Charti…

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Dawning Anarchism /// Reading Malabou with Clayton Crockett 1:15:06

4M ago1:15:06

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In this episode, Clayton Crockett joins Matt and Justin to discuss Catherine Malabou's recent book, "Stop Thief! Anarchism and Philosophy". Clayton Crockett is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Director of the interdisciplinary Religious Studies program at University of Central Arkansas. He regularly teaches courses o…

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Episode 145: Michel Paradis on Eisenhower’s Enduring Legacy 31:47

4M ago31:47

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How did Dwight D. Eisenhower, a man of simple Kansas-bred beginnings, inspire implicit trust by his historical peers, from FDR and Churchill, to Stalin and DeGaulle? And how did he become a shaper of a new world order, asserting America’s post-war dominance? Michel Paradis, author of The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the Amer…

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How to Grow a 6-Figure Visual Art Business | Ros Gervay Interview 46:55

4M ago46:55

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/D5tfwiEKHUQ - Ros Gervay is a visual artist and business coach for new and up-and-coming artists. She helps her clients develop the confidence to show up as artists, sell their work, and master their marketing to build a fulfilling art business and get paid to do what they love, ev…

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Episode 144: James Davison Hunter on Democracy, Solidarity, and the Future of America 29:13

5M ago29:13

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Is there hope to be found amidst the current political climate? How to generate solidarity in an atmosphere of growing difference? Renowned sociologist James Davison Hunter tackles these questions in his new book, Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300274370/democracy-a…

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The Indigenous Canadian Medicine Woman | Asha Frost Inspired Life Interview 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/gmhtJsuVxf4 - She is the bestselling author of "You Are the Medicine." She created Oracle decks such as the Animal Elders and the Sacred Medicine Card Deck. She created the audio program "Indigenous Teaching and Meditations for Energy Healing" for Hay House. She's a healer, mentor,…

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Build a Prosperous Spiritual Business for Psychics & Lightworkers | Tana Newberry 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/b2pzcuz97jE - Would you like to activate wealth in your life or transform your spirit-led business into a six-figure plus luxury brand? Well, joining me today is someone who can help you do just that. It's Tana Newberry. Welcome to "The Inspired Life," a new interview series hosted…

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BREAKING: New Interview Series "The Inspired Life" 3:19

5M ago3:19

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I’ve got some breaking news about a new interview series I am launching that’s coming to my affirmations YouTube channel and podcast. It’s called “The Inspired Life.” Every week, I’ll interview someone living their passion and making an impact with their gifts and talents. For instance, you’ll meet a woman who teaches psychics and spiritual entrepr…

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How Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, and Seth Godin Contributed to My Success 23:09

5M ago23:09

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My friend Deb Gaut interviewed me on her Tiny Sparks Big Flames podcast. In Part 2, I name the authors and mentors who influenced and inspired me. I also share my philosophy on pursuing dreams and making a living on my own terms. Join the Magnetize Your Tribe community! Learn How to Attract More Soul-Aligned Fans and Paying Customers to Your Heart-…

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Episode 143: Sulmaan Wasif Khan on the Taiwan Standoff 28:56

5M ago28:56

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When President Joe Biden stated in 2022 that the United States would defend Taiwan military in the event of a Chinese invasion, he crossed a line of ambiguity that had been purposefully danced around for decades. And yet, even though such a scenario would pit two nuclear powers against each another, “The United States does not know why Taiwan is im…

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How I Make a Living as a Multipotentialite Renaissance Man 25:17

5M ago25:17

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My friend Deb Gaut interviewed me on her Tiny Sparks Big Flames podcast. In Part 1, I share my story of making a living as a Multipotentialite Renaissance Man and offer some helpful advice. Join the Magnetize Your Tribe community! Learn How to Attract More Soul-Aligned Fans and Paying Customers to Your Heart-Centered Business https://bobbakerinspir…

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Episode 142: Diana McLain Smith on Bringing Americans Together 29:03

6M ago29:03

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In divided times, many Americans are sealing themselves off from those who think differently. Diana McLain Smith tells a different story in her new book, Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All (https://www.remakingthespace.org/book), focusing on the tens of thousands reaching out to fellow Ame…

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Episode 141: Adriana Carranca on the New Wave of Latin American Missionaries 28:58

6M ago28:58

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Thanks to American missionaries’ successes around the globe, the face of evangelicalism is no longer White America. In Soul by Soul: The Evangelical Mission to Spread the Gospel to Muslims (https://globalreports.columbia.edu/books/soul-by-soul/), Adriana Carranca reveals an extraordinary tale that has been under the radar: Missionaries from Latin A…

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John Opsopaus /// Pythagorean Theology 1:15:42

6M ago1:15:42

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In this episode, Matt speaks with John "Apollonius" Opsopaus who is a magician, scholar, and computer scientist who has practiced magic, divination, and Neopaganism since the 1960s. He has more than 40 publications in various magical and Neopagan magazines and designed the Pythagorean Tarot and wrote the comprehensive Guide to the Pythagorean Tarot…

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Episode 140: David L. Roll on President Harry Truman 25:06

6M ago25:06

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Harry Truman was educated in Missouri public schools, never went to college, and spent a number of his adult years as a dirt farmer. Yet eleven years after first being elected to the Senate he became President of the most powerful nation on earth in the midst of momentous world events. In his new book Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosev…

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

6M ago1:19:43

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It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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Kester Brewin /// God-like: Machines, Myths, Monsters 1:08:12

6M ago1:08:12

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In this episode, Matt speaks with Kester Brewin who is an author, educator, and head of communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, about his recently published book called “Godlike a 500 year history of artificial intelligence in myths, machines, monsters”. "It's not only '100% zesty, it's also a powerful telling of humanity’s ongoing …

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J.F. Martel /// Being at Sea [Audio Essay] 16:57

6M ago16:57

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"Being at Sea", written by J.F. Martel appeared in METAPSYCHOSIS Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art on April 8, 2024. https://www.metapsychosis.com/being-at-sea/Voice and sound design by Matt BakerBy Matt Baker

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Episode 139: Nicholas Shakespeare on Ian Fleming 27:41

6M ago27:41

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Ian Fleming heroicized for all the world the British intelligence agent in James Bond. In his new book Ian Fleming: The Complete Man (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ian-fleming-nicholas-shakespeare?variant=41070483832866), renowned biographer Nicholas Shakespeare digs into the legend of Fleming himself. Like his most famous character, Flemi…

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Andre Rabe /// Processing Mimetic Reality w/ Christopher Rodkey 1:14:28

6M ago1:14:28

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Christopher Rodkey in a conversation with Andre Rabe. Rabe is a storyteller, theologian, philosopher, author, and public speaker, known for his contributions to research on mimetic theory, open and relational theology, process philosophy, science and religion, and how to make these ideas relevant to real life. He’…

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Episode 138: Seth D. Kaplan on America’s Fragile Neighborhoods 31:35

7M ago31:35

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In surveying dysfunction across America, the question arises: Is the source of the trouble at the local or the national level? Seth D. Kaplan has shifted his analytical gaze from fragile nations abroad to examine the fragility of his home country. He believes America’s problems from health to politics are downstream of individuals becoming increasi…

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Episode 137: Leah Hunt-Hendrix on the Power of Solidarity 27:03

7M ago27:03

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Solidarity has been at the root of social change throughout history, bringing people together across their differences to challenge injustice within societies. In their new book, Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740355/solidarity-by-leah-hunt-hendrix-and-astra-taylor/), Lea…

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Tad Delay /// Future of Denial 1:14:43

7M ago1:14:43

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In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tad Delay about his newest book: "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change". The age of denial is over, we are told. Yet emissions continue to rise while gimmicks, graft, and green- washing distract the public from the climate violence suffered by the vulnerable. This timely, interdisciplinary c…

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Steven Shaviro /// Process After Hours w/ Kazi Adi Shakti 1:13:51

7M ago1:13:51

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In this episode Justin and Matt are joined by Kazi AdI Shakti for a discussion with Steven Shaviro on issues relating to the Difference in Repetition that's in process. The reading group is sponsored by The Center for Process Studies and the Cobb Institute. Our discussion raises a number of questions about Deleuze, particularly his theory of time, …

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

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Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

7M ago1:19:59

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It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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Episode 136: Paul Starobin on the Russian Exiles 29:13

7M ago29:13

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There are now over a million Russians living in exile, spurred on by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Unable to safely oppose their own government at home, they often find themselves subject to harassment and disdain as immigrants. In his new book, Putin’s Exiles: Their Fight for a Better Russia (https://globalreports.columbia.e…

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Randy Dible /// Phenomenology in the Float Tank 58:30

8M ago58:30

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In this episode, Randy Dible joins Justin in a discussion about the phenomenology of the float tank. They discuss the creator of the float tank, John C Lilly, afterward shifting to more speculative matters of metaphysics and cosmogony.Randolph Dible is a lecturer in philosophy at St. Joseph’s University, New York, and a philosophy doctoral student …

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Episode 135: Ian Buruma on the Relevance of Spinoza 26:34

8M ago26:34

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Rejected in official circles in his day and embraced in modern times by a motley array of admirers, Spinoza was in many ways ahead of his time. His commitment to truth, universal principles, and freedom lie at the heart of Western liberal thinking. As those ideas come under attack on both the left and the right, Spinoza’s philosophical thinking is …

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Small Pleasures Episode 17: Ruby Cowling 'Emeralds Live' 19:53

8M ago19:53

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Ruby Cowling's extraordinary realismsBy Livi Michael

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Larry Jordan /// The Way 1:06:43

8M ago1:06:43

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In this episode, Matt speaks with author Larry Jordan about his recently published book called The Way, Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World. The book integrates religion and science and reconciles Eastern and Western worldviews, confirming with the mystics and the scientists that everyone is related, and everything is connected. The Way reco…

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