Best Untimely Reflections Podcasts (2024)

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The Gay Science #2 (I.10 - I.20) 1:47:59

6h ago1:47:59

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Join me this week, for a discussion of significant aphorisms from The Gay Science, including Consciousness, Evil, and The Feeling of Power.

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20240715 Patriots and Tiki Torches with David Cranmer Underdown 43:26

4h ago43:26

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Send us a Text Message. John welcomes regular contributor David Cranmer Underdown for a deep dive into the so-called "patriot" marches -- from Charlottesville to Patriot Front -- and follow connections that hint at the groups' intentions and purpose.By John OLoughlin

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The Gay Science #1 (Preface, I.1 - I.9) 1:58:42

4d ago1:58:42

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We begin our walkthrough + analysis of The Gay Science today, starting with some brief remarks on the background context of the work, a loose examination of the preface, and an intense exegesis of the first nine aphorisms. Excited to dive into this one with all of you1

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Q&A #10 2:12:49

11d ago2:12:49

2:12:49

Answering questions from Patrons for our tenth Q&A episode! Thank you everyone, first episode analyzing The Gay Science next week.

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Wandering Above A Sea of Fog #3 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Updates on my life, the new direction for the podcast, revealing the next book that we’re analyzing, and general thoughts on the spirit of the show, what binds the community together, and self celebration about the release of my book.

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Monkey Viruses, SV 40, and the Oral Polio Vaccine 47:34

1M ago47:34

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin welcomes guests Nick Petosky and Adam Finegan for an insightful discussion of the SV40 monkey virus that contaminated the Sabin oral polio vaccine (as well as the Salk vaccine) and has been linked to an increase in cancer today.By John OLoughlin

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96: Nietzsche as Educator 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

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A summary of Nietzsche's teachings, examined by considering the parallel of Schopenhauer's influence on Nietzsche with how the modern person could adopt Nietzsche as a similar type of influence. I attempt to distill the central message of Nietzsche's philosophy, and explain how this interpretative framework helps elucidate new angles to many of his…

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95: The Journey to Hades 1:59:54

1M ago1:59:54

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In the aphorism, "Journey to Hades" in Human All Too Human Vol 2, Nietzsche lists eight thinkers who helped to shape his thought. Each of these eight is paired with another thinker, a choice which is intentional and intended to reveal something about each pair. These eight are: Epicurus and Montaigne; Goethe and Spinoza; Plato and Rousseau; Pascal …

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94: Nietzsche Reviews His Own Books 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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The second part of a two-parter we began near the beginning of this season. The completion of our analysis of Ecce Homo. In this episode, we consider Nietzsche's reviews of his own books, and argue that it presents a creative narrative of Nietzsche's life: Nietzsche as a tragic figure. Nietzsche mythologizes himself and the circumstances of his gre…

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93: The Idle Hours of a Psychologist 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

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The Twilight of Idols is described by Nietzsche as a work of leisure: a leap sideways, a bit of sunshine, a form of play rather than work. The laboriousness of 'notebook psychology', in which one strains and squints and spies on reality, could not be further from this natural discernment based on what one is given. In this episode, we explore exact…

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92: The Four Great Errors 1:22:08

2M ago1:22:08

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A deep dive into one of the most important passages in Twilight of Idols. We’ll explore Nietzsche’s critique of our erroneous habits of thought: mistaking the effect for the cause, false causality, creating imaginary causes, creating a doer of the deed, and free will. We explore Nietzsche’s explanation for how these errors take hold of our thought,…

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Q&A #9 1:41:26

2M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

The ninth time that I’ve done this.

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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ... 23:59

3M ago23:59

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INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…

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Untimely Reflections #31: Quinn Williams - On Deleuze, and Methods of Interpretation 1:33:30

3M ago1:33:30

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My friend Quinn and I discuss whether Deleuze is an accurate interpreter of Nietzsche. What are the faults of Deleuze's interpretation, and what are its merits? We discuss the eternal return, the anti-Hegelian attitude of Deleuze, ressentiment and bad conscience, and the Deleuzian understanding of will to power. More broadly, we discuss what it is …

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91: Carl Jung - Nietzsche on the Couch 1:22:28

3M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Carl Jung contributed to psychoanalysis in an important way, but that contribution to the field is inseparable from his engagement with Nietzsche. Jung derived a wealth of insights from Nietzsche’s work, and his psychological state that deteriorated into madness. Jung’s central hypothesis is that Nietzsche was possessed by an archetype. Such archet…

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Reflections on The Sleeper Agent -- Part 17 23:42

3M ago23:42

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Send us a Text Message. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Chronic Illness, and the Great Immitator Antigens" by A.W. Finnegan provides an unprecedented account of the hidden history of biological warfare and exposes truths many hoped would never be revealed. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time…

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90: Carl Jung - Archetypes & The Collective Unconscious 1:26:40

3M ago1:26:40

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Carl Gustave Jung was a student of Freud, but broke from his mentor in a dramatic way. Jung acquired the reputation of being a mystic, and put forward ideas that pushed the boundaries of psychoanalysis. This is a crash course in Jung’s most important ideas: projection, archetypes, and the collective unconscious. In this episode, we go in-depth on t…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 16 44:11

3M ago44:11

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Send us a Text Message. Part 16 completes the series with the final chapter and epilogue. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and …

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Untimely Reflections #30: Weltgeist - Aesthetics of Schopenhauer & Nietzsche 1:43:18

3M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

Weltgeist x The Nietzsche Podcast. A long-awaited conversation. We discuss: the aesthetics of Schopenhauer v/s Nietzsche, the Schopenhauerian influence on Wagner's music, The Pale Blue Dot, the Eros as discussed in Plato's Symposium, philosophy and art as luxuries of civilization, and what Nietzsche describes as the asceticism of the scientific wor…

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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story. 24:36

3M ago24:36

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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 15 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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Untimely Reflections #29: Daniel Tutt - Boxing with Nietzsche 1:27:20

3M ago1:27:20

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Daniel Tutt is the author of How to Read Like a Parasite, a new book which warns leftist thinkers about the power and danger of Nietzsche. Daniel has a long history of engaging with Nietzsche’s philosophy, and argues for a pugilistic relationship with him. In his view, the French leftists who utilized Nietzsche’s work sometimes centered Nietzsche t…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 14 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 13 40:42

4M ago40:42

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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Untimely Reflections #28: Stephen Hicks - Is Nietzsche a Postmodernist? 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

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Stephen Hicks is a Canadian-American philosopher, and the author of numerous books, including Understanding Postmodernism, and Nietzsche & the Nazis. As Professor Hicks is a critic of postmodernism, I decided to ask him about Nietzsche's connection to postmodern thought. Is Nietzsche a postmodernist, and to what extent did he influence them? How do…

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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ... 37:59

4M ago37:59

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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…

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Inclusive Excellence: S.W.O.T. Analysis for An Impactful Legacy with Berthine Crèvecoeur West 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of "Leave the Pile Higher, Grow Your Legacy," I'm thrilled to welcome Berthine Crèvecoeur West, not only a close friend but also my esteemed business coach. At the heart of her acclaimed career in business strategy and executive consulting is her expertise in performing S.W.O.T. analysis for her clien…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 12 46:52

4M ago46:52

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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89: Sigmund Freud - Sublimations, Dreams & Repressions 1:20:52

4M ago1:20:52

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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) said of Nietzsche that he had "more penetrating knowledge of himself than any man who ever lived or was likely to live." In spite of this, Freud always denied that Nietzsche was an influence on his thought, in spite of his multiple references to Nietzsche in his early work. While Freud certainly drew from Nietzsche's ideas…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 11 45:14

4M ago45:14

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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Faith, Grind, and Grace: The Essence of Emery Sumberlin's Journey 35:42

4M ago35:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this can't-miss episode, we dive deep with Emery Sumberlin, a force of nature from Fort Worth, Texas, whose life story is a masterclass in faith, grind, and legacy. From the early days shaped by a strong pastoral family background to becoming a beacon of entrepreneurship and community advocacy, Emery's journey is nothing …

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 10 42:15

4M ago42:15

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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88: René Girard - The Case for the Crucified 1:35:19

4M ago1:35:19

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Among Nietzsche's critics, René Girard is perhaps unique. Girard's understanding of human civilization and the origins of human culture is that it is based on ritual, collective violence against a scapegoated individual - and he argues that Nietzsche is one of the only thinkers hitherto who understood this. Nietzsche's famous formula - Dionysus ver…

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Legacy in Action: Broderick Williams' Journey from Vision to Impact 29:35

4M ago29:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of "Leave the Pile Higher, Grow Your Legacy," we invite you into the inspiring world of Broderick Williams, a man whose life work is a testament to the power of resilience, education, and the spirit of community. From the streets of South Side Fort Worth to the forefront of entrepreneurial success…

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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved." 33:09

4M ago33:09

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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 9 40:46

4M ago40:46

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 8 46:37

4M ago46:37

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 7 38:21

4M ago38:21

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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87: Science and Wisdom in Battle 1:25:21

4M ago1:25:21

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Today we examine an 1875 Fragment, entitled "Science and Wisdom in Battle". Not only does this fragment contain one of my favorite quotations of Nietzsche's, it represents his continual grappling with the meaning of Ancient Greek culture. In particular, we discuss the importance of "relations of tension" in Nietzsche's earlier work: art versus scie…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 6 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 5 37:40

4M ago37:40

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 4 37:31

4M ago37:31

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 3 45:39

4M ago45:39

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 2 48:46

4M ago48:46

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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The Sleeper Agent -- Part 1 31:27

5M ago31:27

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Send us a Text Message. John OLoughlin says, "This is the most important book I’ve read in a long time." So with the author's permission, John reads the entire book — adding analysis and commentary — in a series of McDuffLives audio podcasts, adapted from his live show on Rumble and other platforms. "The Sleeper Agent — The Rise of Lyme Disease, Ch…

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86: Philosophy in the Tragic Age of the Greeks pt 2 - Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, Democritus 1:25:40

5M ago1:25:40

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In this episode, we continue our discussion of the Pre-Platonics, and cover the ideas of Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, and Democritus. The episode begins with a brief recap of the previous philosophers and the dialogue up to this point. After considering the remaining Pre-Platonics, I have some brief concluding remarks in which I attempt to m…

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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it. 36:46

5M ago36:46

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INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…

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85: Philosophy in the Tragic Age of the Greeks, pt. 1 - Thales, Anaximander, Heraclitus 1:26:25

5M ago1:26:25

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Philosophy in the Tragic Age of the Greeks is one of the more obscure texts in Friedrich Nietzsche’s corpus. There are many good reasons for this: it is unfinished, and ends abruptly; it was never published; and it concerns subject matter that is not as immediately accessible as Nietzsche’s more popular writings. You will not find his major concept…

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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ... 34:18

5M ago34:18

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INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …

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Q&A #8 1:35:51

5M ago1:35:51

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I answered questions from the Patrons. Enjoy!

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