Brandon Doble Podcasts

We talk about whether or not Abraham Lincoln was a Christian or not. Clarification: we failed to say that Josh Zeitz was an historian by training and trade. Whoops #lincoln #abrahamlincoln #abelincoln #lincolnsfaith #faith #christianity #president #civilwar #joshuazeitz @JoshuaMZeitz @politico @thedailybeast @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The …

We talk about one of the great modern evangelical pastors and writers Tim Keller, who died last week. #timkeller #gospelcoalition #redeemernyc #reasonforgod #timkellerdies #riptimkeller #maxanderson @amaxwell @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast…

We talk about how Netflix (and soon to be others) have stopped password sharing option. #netflix #streaming #nomoresharing #netflixpasswordsharing #nomorefreeride #smarticlepodcast #smarticle @jguynn @USATODAY @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Netflix has lowered…

We talk about the ground breaking, transcendent, powerhouse that was Tina Turner. #tinaturner #goddessofrock #oprah #ikeandtina #proudmary #riptinaturner #brittanyluse @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube @bmluse @NPRItsBeenAMin The Smarticle Podcast Beyonce Pays Tribute to Tina Turner W…

We talk about how easy it is to allow ourselves to fall prey to belief perseverance and confirmation bias. #beliefperseverance #confirmationbias #learningstyles #typesof learners #learning #olgakhazan #theatlantic @olgakhazan @TheAtlantic @Pocket @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The …

We talk about how some young Americans (mostly young) take on an English accent when they are nervous.#englishaccent #fakeenglishaccent #english #british #accents #loveisland @alainademop Alaina Demopolus @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Why are so many young Am…

We talk about how people are leaving the Christian church in America in droves. #god #nonchristians #decliningnumbersinchrisianity #americanchurch #faith #godtalk #erindoherty #axios #pew@erinpdoherty @axios @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast America's belief in G…

We talk about how some folks believe that Christianity needs a makeover. #rebrandinchristianity #christianity #evangelical #timkeller #bornagain #faith #newyorktimes #jessicagrose @JessGrose @nytimes @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Christianity’s Got a Branding…

We talk about the most popular baby names in the United States today...and they are not what you would expect. #babynames #popularnames #influencers #axios @axios @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Charted: Changing trends in baby names The Smarticle Podcast…

We talk about whether modern talk therapy actually good for you or not. #therapy #talktherapy #psychoanalysis #susandominus #nytimes @doestherapyactuallywork @susandominus @nytimes @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Does Therapy Really Work? Let’s Unpack That.…

We talk about how post Covid more people are flying and that is gumming up the works on air travel. #airlinetravel #vacations #airlinessuck #southwestairlines #ntsb #planes #dontfly @JoannMuller @axios @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Why airline flyers are fumingThe Smarticle Podcas…

Nadia Bolz-Weber leads us in a discussion about how following the rules does not necessarily make you more holy. #holiness #evangelicals #nadiabolz-weber @Sarcasticluther @NadiaBolzWeber #RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace #nadiabolzweber @purityisnotholiness @centerforactionandcontemplation #purityculture @dailymeditations @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @la…

We talk about how a journalist decided to stay in Ukraine and report on the war on their own dime. #Ukraine #warinukraine #warcorrespondent #reporters #Ukrainianwar @aymanndotcom @Slate @timkmak Tim Mak - Substack Tim Mak - Mastadon @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson @SmarticleShow The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The…

We talk about why the younger generations are not getting their drivers licenses. #driverslicense #fastcar #genz #millenial #thefreepress Rob Henderson - The Free Press @robkhenderson @TheFP @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Shut Up and Drive The Free Press…

We talk about the writer's strike and why it is happening. I blame MySpace. #writersstrike #hollywood #writersstrike2023 #ex #wgastrong #thebearfx #ab #streamingwars @thenation @joshgondelman @WGAWest @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The Smarticle Podcast Writers Like Me Have Shut Do…

We talk about scandal on the Supreme Court involving Clarence Thomas amongst others. #supremecourt #shadowdocket #harlancrow #clarencethomas #judicialethics @USSupremeCourt The Brennan Center For Justice @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson SmarticlePodcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay child’s tu…

We talk about how important it is to understand that we really don't have control of much. #RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace @cambtrim @flyloose @centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk @dailymeditations @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Fly Loose The Center for Action and Contemplati…

We talk about how a Kansas senator wants to convert everyone to his views so that he can represent them. #evangelicals #marksteffen #kansassenate @SteffenSenate #kansasgovernment @KansasReflector @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Kansas senator’s message to non-Christian constituents:…

We talk about the death of Jordan Neely on a NY subway and how and if mental health played a part. #mentalhealth #jordanneely #blacklivesmatter #mentalhealthcrisis @aya_elamroussi @CNN @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Jordan Neely, the man killed in chokehold on NYC subway, is rememb…

We talk about whether we even care that there is a new king of England. #coronation #kingcharlesIII #buckinghampalace @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube King Charles’s Absurd, Awe-Inspiring Coronation The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble/Larry Olson

We talk about how the rate of smoking has dropped dramatically in the past twenty years. Why? #smoking #cigarettes #podcast #smarticlepodcast #joecamel @MikeStobbe @AP @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low The Smarticle Podcast…

We talk about how detaching yourself from your ego and outside things to make you happy or sad leads to a richer life. #freefromego #detachedlife #healthyfaith #faith #richardrohr @RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace The Work of the People: James Finley @Don't Make Much of It - RROFM @centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk #smarticlepodcat @dailymedi…

We talk about how a school in Ithica, NY will not stop enforcing draconian Covid protocols. #covid #covid19 #eacmsi @EACMSI Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School @davidzweig @bddoble @TheFP@Smarticleshow @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube The School That Couldn’t Quit Covid The Free Press The Smarticle Podcas…

We talk about whether the end Buzz Feed News is a harbinger for things to come in digital media. #buzzfeednews #digitalmedia #news #trustednewssource @pkafka @voxdotcom @BuzzFeedNews @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube RIP, BuzzFeed News. Who’s next? Vox The Smarticle Podcast…

Today we talk about the pioneer in shock tv talk shows Jerry Springer and his influence on chair throwing people everywhere. #jerryspringer #shockjocks #tabloidtalkshow #daytimetv @CNN @LisaFranceCNN @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube Jerry Springer, former Cincinnati mayor and talk sh…

Today we talk about the fact that people are spending big dollars to take their pets out for a fancy dinner. #pets #doggiediners #dogue #crazypetowners @Christina_M18 @nytimes NY Times - TikTok @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson The Smarticle Podcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - YouTube No More Begging for Treats. Dogs Now Have Restaurants The…

Does your ego need to take a serious back seat in your life in order for you to find peace is the questions we are wrestling with today. #RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace #LettingGo #centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk #dailymeditations The Spirituality of Letting Go The Center for Action and Contemplation @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson Th…

Today we talk about how the Supreme Court used the Shadow Docket to rule on the abortion pill mifepristone and how the SD has been used (and abused). #supremecourt #shadowdocket #alioto #mifepristone #abortionrights @USSupremeCourt The Brennan Center For Justice @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson SmarticlePodcast - TikTok The Smarticle Podcast - Y…

Today we talk about the introduction of the AI robot and its possible effects on our society. #loneliness #mentalhealth #airobot @MyReplika Replika AI @samdelouya @BusinessInsider @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson SmarticlePodcast - TikTok I'm dating an AI chatbot, and it's one of the best things to ever happen to me The Business Insider The Smar…

In the first of two parts we talk about why so many people are lonely. #lonelypeople #mentalhealth #GallupPoll @GallupPoll Dan Witters @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson SmarticlePodcast - TikTok Loneliness in U.S. Subsides From Pandemic High Gallup The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

We talk about the brouhaha that broke out over the transgender woman Dylan Mulvaney repping Bud Light. #budlight #dylanmulvaney #kidrock #transgender #murica @budweiserusa @dylanmulvaney @budlight @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson @mikeallen @emayhawk How Bud Light became a microcosm of America in 2023 The Smarticle Podcast…

Today we wrestle with how, where, why, and even if we should pray. #prayer #dailyprayer #tishharrisonwarren @Tish_H_Warren #ACNA #nytimes Tish Harrison Warren Website @The_ACNA @nytimes @Smarticleshow The Smarticle Podcast @BDDoble @larryolson Opinion: How To Pray W ith Your Eyes Wide Open The Smarticle Podcast…

We talk today about how a 21 year old knucklehead leaked classified information. #spies #espionage #jackteixeira #gamers #discord @julianahyekim @JennaMC_Laugh @NPR @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson What we know about Jack Teixeira, the suspected leaker of Pentagon documents NPR The Smarticle Podcast…

Today we will be talking about whether or not college is worth the cost. #collegeisajoke #payingforcollege #collegenepotism #ivyleague #college #students @Jared_Gans @thehill @Smarticleshow The Smarticle Podcast @BDDoble @larryolson Majority of Americans don’t think college degree is worth cost: poll The Hill The Smarticle Podcast…

We talk about yet another whacko conspiracy where we all eat bugs and live in pods brought to you by the good people who brought you Q Anon. #conspiracytheories #conspiracyttheory #don'teatbugs #rightwingwhackos @NPR @Jingnan_Huo From 4chan to international politics, a bug-eating conspiracy theory goes mainstream NPR @Smarticleshow The Smarticle Po…

We talk about whether stress actually make you sick and if so why? #stess #webmd #dnothaft @dnothaft #USATODAY @usatoday Can stress make you sick? The answer might surprise you. USA Today The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

We wrestle with what people mean when they say they heard "God's Call." #RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace #barbaraholmes #fleeingthecall #centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk #dailymeditations Fleeing the Call The Center for Action and Contemplation The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

In this one we talk about how Starbucks is "resisting" the attempt to unionize. #starbucks #berniesanders #starbucksunions #howardschulz #coffee #mmmcoffee #fairlabour @Starbucks @BernieSanders @Starbucks - Instagram @BernieSanders - Instagram @Thxamelian @CNBC Bernie Sanders grills ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz about alleged union busting CNBC T…

The one where we talk about how giant black holes are awesome. And scary. And Awesome. #blackholes #astronomy #space @CNN @SophieTanno Astronomers discover ultramassive black hole using new technique CNN The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

Toady we talk about how one state has passed laws to stop uncontrolled access to social media by minors. #toomuchscreentime #stopsocialmediaaddiction #utahlegislature @utahstatelegislature @SmarticleShow Opinion: Utah’s startling new rules for kids and social media @CNN The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

Today we talk about how Los Angeles is going to tax its most expensive homes more in hopes of solving homelessness. #homeless #mansiontax #unhoused #richpeople @morningbrew @SmarticleShow LA mansion owners race to sell as tax looms Morning Brew Daily The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

We talk about how it can be very important to admit that you are indeed powerless. From that admission comes true power. @RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace #jamesfinley #Thepowerofadmitting #centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk The Power of Admitting The Center for Action and Contemplation The Smarticle Podcast…

Why are Gen Z Christians leaving the modern church in Droves? We talk about that today and how churches need to actually listen to them. #donewiththechurch #genzchristian @thegospelcoalition #jesus @ChristianityToday @smarticlepodcast Gen Z Christians Want Leaders to Keep It Real Christianity Today The Smarticle Podast…

Today we argue about which dog should be on the top of dog list. #bestdog #WestminsterDogShow @Trupanion @TruBreeder #TruMemories #NationalPuppyDay @dog_rates @cnn.com The US has a new favorite dog breed – and it’s not the Labrador RetrieverCNNThe Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

Is coffee good for you or bad for you is the flavor of the day. I say I love coffee. #coffeeisgood @JoNel_Aleccia @AP #coffeehealth #Dynamite Roasting Dynamite Roasting What To Know About New Research on Coffee and Heart Risks Time Magazine @smaticlepodcasttiktok The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

Should kids be allowed to play with toy guns is the topic for our banter today. #toyguns #violentvideogames #gunsarebad @lauracprater @uwpsychiatry Why don’t parents like their kids to play with toy guns? The Conversation The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

Today we talk about how important it is to accept failure and the fact that we do not have it "figured out." @RichardRohrOFM @CACRadicalGrace @blackliturgist Be Present As A Child #centerforactionandcontemplation #godtalk We Learn by Doing It Wrong The Center for Action and Contemplation The Smarticle Podcast…

Today we talk about whether or not the Federalist Society is a secret cabal or just a good old fashioned protector of the Constitution. @fedsoc #federalistsociey #theconstitution @FedSoc The Federalist Society @USSupremeCourt @politico@ianwardreports @POLITICOMag The Federalist Society Isn’t Quite Sure About Democracy Anymore Politico The Smarticle…

We talk about the recent Congressional hearings into TikTok. Smarticle on TikTok #tiktoktrials #tiktok @tiktok #ShouZiChew @ashleyrgold @tiktoktwitter Lawmakers blast TikTok in hearing with CEO, citing "life and death" issues Axios The Smarticle PodcastBy Brandon Doble

We talk about whether Gwyneth Paltrow is a hot dog skier with vagina candle. Ms. Paltrow is being sued by another rich person who says that she ran into him on the slopes. You be the jury. @GwynethPaltrow Goop @DohaMadani #vaginacandle #badlawsuits Gwyneth Paltrow caused 2016 Utah skiing accident, witness testifies as trial opens NBC News The Smart…