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Civil Tension - Conversations With Contentious Intent. Weekly conversations on taboo topics, and topics of interest. No topic is off limits. There is only 1 rule our hosts and guest follow: Respect the integrity of the conversation. We are Civil, not polite. We are Civil, not P.C.

Peter Gault


    • Jul 15, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Civil Tension Episode 27 - Life Is Not Fair!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 63:05


    "It's a shit show!" ~ "ANTIFA, they're anti-fascists who are the most fascist people in our society!" ~ "The country is evil!" ~ "I need to disagree with you on that." ~ "If you throw a punch at me, I'm gonna throw a punch back!" ~ "Gently, yes."Planned Anger - It's big business, and we're enjoying the show. Join me, Peter Gault, host and creator of Civil Tension, along with co-hosts John Guanci and Tom Sellars, and guests Kent Jones, Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Geri Condon, and Rich Rostron.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.comCivil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 12.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

    Civil Tension Episode 27 - Life Is Not Fair!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 63:05


    "It's a shit show!" ~ "ANTIFA, they're anti-fascists who are the most fascist people in our society!" ~ "The country is evil!" ~ "I need to disagree with you on that." ~ "If you throw a punch at me, I'm gonna throw a punch back!" ~ "Gently, yes."Planned Anger - It's big business, and we're enjoying the show. Join me, Peter Gault, host and creator of Civil Tension, along with co-hosts John Guanci and Tom Sellars, and guests Kent Jones, Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Geri Condon, and Rich Rostron.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.comCivil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 12.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

    Civil Tension Episode 26 - Safety-Nets Vs. Hammocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 54:00


    “A place to do drugs. A place to rob people. A place to do all kinds of nefarious things.” ~ “This is hogwash!” ~ “Someone’s taken a dump in the street.” ~ “It’s getting a little deep.” ~ “All we did was sold shoes & socks.” ~ “They come with freakin’ M&Ms now!” ~ “I need a water!” Would you rather provide safety-nets, or hammocks? Really? OK! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Tom Sellars, along with guests Dan Cwiak, Bill Haase, Jeri, Israel, Ken Nicholson, & Denise Netzel.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 26 - Safety-Nets Vs. Hammocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 54:00


    “A place to do drugs. A place to rob people. A place to do all kinds of nefarious things.” ~ “This is hogwash!” ~ “Someone’s taken a dump in the street.” ~ “It’s getting a little deep.” ~ “All we did was sold shoes & socks.” ~ “They come with freakin’ M&Ms now!” ~ “I need a water!” Would you rather provide safety-nets, or hammocks? Really? OK! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Tom Sellars, along with guests Dan Cwiak, Bill Haase, Jeri, Israel, Ken Nicholson, & Denise Netzel.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 25 - Moral High Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 59:30


    “America’s not so bad…” ~ “We are the only vestige of moral high ground that people can see!” ~ “Opening the border to everyone is simply stupid.” ~ “…the Pope may, or may not, be a socialist.” ~ "These are not the things of a civil society. These are the things of a banana-republic." ~ “We Americans, we’re very naive.”Are you sitting on your own Throne-Of-Morality? Great! Then join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Ken Nicholson (sitting in for Tom Sellars), & Norman Wierer, along with guests Denise Netzel, Jeri, Kent Jones, Tim Stewart (aka Coach Papa), Dan Cwiak, & Bill Haase.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 25 - Moral High Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 59:30


    “America’s not so bad…” ~ “We are the only vestige of moral high ground that people can see!” ~ “Opening the border to everyone is simply stupid.” ~ “…the Pope may, or may not, be a socialist.” ~ "These are not the things of a civil society. These are the things of a banana-republic." ~ “We Americans, we’re very naive.”Are you sitting on your own Throne-Of-Morality? Great! Then join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Ken Nicholson (sitting in for Tom Sellars), & Norman Wierer, along with guests Denise Netzel, Jeri, Kent Jones, Tim Stewart (aka Coach Papa), Dan Cwiak, & Bill Haase.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 24 - Feckless, Hypocritical, Weak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 61:02


    “We’ve got so many things we can whine, piss, and moan about.” ~ “No! Really?” ~ “Kennedy would be a Republican today.” ~ “Well, Bob is Batman!” ~ “That’s why Trump gets a lot of crap.” ~ “Ahhhhhhhhhh…”Should we have stopped while we were ahead? Of course not! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Ken Nicholson (sitting in for Tom Sellars), & Norman Wierer, along with guests Denise Netzel, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Bob Gibbons, & Denney Hennessy.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 24 - Feckless, Hypocritical, Weak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 61:02


    “We’ve got so many things we can whine, piss, and moan about.” ~ “No! Really?” ~ “Kennedy would be a Republican today.” ~ “Well, Bob is Batman!” ~ “That’s why Trump gets a lot of crap.” ~ “Ahhhhhhhhhh…”Should we have stopped while we were ahead? Of course not! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci, Ken Nicholson (sitting in for Tom Sellars), & Norman Wierer, along with guests Denise Netzel, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Bob Gibbons, & Denney Hennessy.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 23 - Opinions Are GREAT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 59:58


    “Conform or be destroyed!” ~ “You’re evil if you eat at Chick-Fil-A.” ~ “I look like a breaded veal cutlet.” ~ “If that’s the case, Evil is delicious!” ~ “We do have a mental health issue in this country!”When we want your opinion, we’ll give you one. Actually, listen in, we have a few opinions crafted just for you! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci ,Don Sivesind, Dan Cwiak, Norman Wierer. & Jeri Settles. Everyone is a co-host this week!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 23 - Opinions Are GREAT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 59:58


    “Conform or be destroyed!” ~ “You’re evil if you eat at Chick-Fil-A.” ~ “I look like a breaded veal cutlet.” ~ “If that’s the case, Evil is delicious!” ~ “We do have a mental health issue in this country!”When we want your opinion, we’ll give you one. Actually, listen in, we have a few opinions crafted just for you! Join Civil Tension host & creator Peter Gault, & Co-Hosts John Guanci ,Don Sivesind, Dan Cwiak, Norman Wierer. & Jeri Settles. Everyone is a co-host this week!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 22 - Radioactive Not Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 59:21


    "What is the best way to live?" ~ "Listen to me you idiot!" ~ "Blah, blah, blah. Yack, yack, yack..." ~ "Why did you do that?!" ~ "Well, for the thrill of the hunt!" ~ "Doo, doo, doo, doo. Doo, doo, doo, doo." ~ "I'm no different from anybody else." ~ "I'm a live chicken!" This week on Civil Tension Episode 22; We use a little universal wisdom to get out of some radioactive situations. Join host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Ken Nicholson (filling in for Tom Sellars), along with guests Don Sivesind, Bill Haase & Dan Cwiak!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 22 - Radioactive Not Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 59:21


    "What is the best way to live?" ~ "Listen to me you idiot!" ~ "Blah, blah, blah. Yack, yack, yack..." ~ "Why did you do that?!" ~ "Well, for the thrill of the hunt!" ~ "Doo, doo, doo, doo. Doo, doo, doo, doo." ~ "I'm no different from anybody else." ~ "I'm a live chicken!" This week on Civil Tension Episode 22; We use a little universal wisdom to get out of some radioactive situations. Join host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Ken Nicholson (filling in for Tom Sellars), along with guests Don Sivesind, Bill Haase & Dan Cwiak!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 21 - No Work No Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 59:34


    "Andy just said that." ~ "Thanks for puttin' me under the bus!" ~ "Denise is pullin' out a weapon guys..." ~ "I was wonderin' when we could drink." ~ "That might not be a bad idea." This week on Civil Tension Episode 20; many sentences are said, and noises are made. Join host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts Tom Sellars & Ken Nicholson (filling in for John Guanci), along with guests Denise Netzel, Ken Kass, Don Sivesind, Andy Konsewicz & Dan Cwiak!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 21 - No Work No Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 59:34


    "Andy just said that." ~ "Thanks for puttin' me under the bus!" ~ "Denise is pullin' out a weapon guys..." ~ "I was wonderin' when we could drink." ~ "That might not be a bad idea." This week on Civil Tension Episode 20; many sentences are said, and noises are made. Join host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts Tom Sellars & Ken Nicholson (filling in for John Guanci), along with guests Denise Netzel, Ken Kass, Don Sivesind, Andy Konsewicz & Dan Cwiak!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 20 - You Don't Know Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 63:13


    “Who are these idiots” ~ “It’s a good argument for a claymore” ~ “For the dolphins! For the termites!” ~ “Is you ain’t, ain’t you is, is you ain’t you ain’t you aren’t!” ~ “Is this a ‘title’ thing ” ~ “They don’t have to make a whole lot of excuses for firing you.”These and other sentences said on this episode of Civil Tension with Host & Creator Peter Gault, and Co-Hosts: John Guanci & Tom Sellars, and guests Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Ken Nicholson, & Bill Haase!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 20 - You Don't Know Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 63:13


    “Who are these idiots” ~ “It’s a good argument for a claymore” ~ “For the dolphins! For the termites!” ~ “Is you ain’t, ain’t you is, is you ain’t you ain’t you aren’t!” ~ “Is this a ‘title’ thing ” ~ “They don’t have to make a whole lot of excuses for firing you.”These and other sentences said on this episode of Civil Tension with Host & Creator Peter Gault, and Co-Hosts: John Guanci & Tom Sellars, and guests Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Ken Nicholson, & Bill Haase!Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 19 - Blown Out Of Proportion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 58:35


    “Now that they’re not here, let’s put our church-lady hats on.” ~ “Everybody has their own agenda!” ~ “They take a piece of the story and blow it up!” ~ “Well, you can still get fined for watering your lawn while it’s raining.” ~ "That's completely out of context!"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with 3 Co-Hosts: Bill Haase, Ken Nicholson, & Dan Cwiak.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more.  Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension.  Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 19 - Blown Out Of Proportion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 58:35


    “Now that they’re not here, let’s put our church-lady hats on.” ~ “Everybody has their own agenda!” ~ “They take a piece of the story and blow it up!” ~ “Well, you can still get fined for watering your lawn while it’s raining.” ~ "That's completely out of context!"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with 3 Co-Hosts: Bill Haase, Ken Nicholson, & Dan Cwiak.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more.  Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension.  Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 18 - Opportunity In Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 57:23


    "Maybe there's opportunity in this chaos." ~ "There's 100 million reasons why I will not agree with you!" ~ "You gotta big pair!" ~ "One nuclear bomb equals a whole lot of political influence."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts Tom Sellars & Ken Nicholson (sitting in for John Guanci), say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Guests, Bill Haase, Denise Netzel, Don Sivesind, & Glenn Smith.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 18 - Opportunity In Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 57:23


    "Maybe there's opportunity in this chaos." ~ "There's 100 million reasons why I will not agree with you!" ~ "You gotta big pair!" ~ "One nuclear bomb equals a whole lot of political influence."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts Tom Sellars & Ken Nicholson (sitting in for John Guanci), say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Guests, Bill Haase, Denise Netzel, Don Sivesind, & Glenn Smith.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 17 - Destroying Family Values

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 62:43


    “They come in with a meat axe and completely lay waste to the entire institution!” ~ “We all get our brains washed.” ~ “Too many people don’t understand this is being done intentionally.” ~ “Hey! Slow down bub!” Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Guests, Bill Haase, Dan Cwiak, Jeri, Denise Netzel, Don Sivesind, & Scott Giles.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 17 - Destroying Family Values

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 62:43


    “They come in with a meat axe and completely lay waste to the entire institution!” ~ “We all get our brains washed.” ~ “Too many people don’t understand this is being done intentionally.” ~ “Hey! Slow down bub!” Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Guests, Bill Haase, Dan Cwiak, Jeri, Denise Netzel, Don Sivesind, & Scott Giles.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 16 - Big Brother Says "Behave"!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 70:59


    “We need to regulate how people interact.” ~ “I am more important than you.” ~ “I completely disagree!” ~ “People don’t have the necessary decision making skills to monitor their own behavior.”Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Dan Cwiak, Denise Netzel, & Don Sivesind.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 16 - Big Brother Says "Behave"!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 70:59


    “We need to regulate how people interact.” ~ “I am more important than you.” ~ “I completely disagree!” ~ “People don’t have the necessary decision making skills to monitor their own behavior.”Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Dan Cwiak, Denise Netzel, & Don Sivesind.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 15 - Talking Kills Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 66:20


    "Their bullshit meters have been pinned to the right by us not admitting that we don't know stuff!" "They're not afraid to do something stupid..." "Cover-up's always worse than the crime!" "You didn't spend enough money on that pee, dude."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, & Don Sivesind, Bill Haase, & Norman Wierer.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 15 - Talking Kills Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 66:20


    "Their bullshit meters have been pinned to the right by us not admitting that we don't know stuff!" "They're not afraid to do something stupid..." "Cover-up's always worse than the crime!" "You didn't spend enough money on that pee, dude."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, & Don Sivesind, Bill Haase, & Norman Wierer.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 14 - Freedom Of Speech! What Does It Buy Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 63:29


    "What does it buy us, to have the ability to speak our mind without penalty?" "Sooner or later, no one will have the right to say anything" "Somehow, I can see that!" "Screw you! You're Wrong! You're doing it the wrong way!"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Andy Konsewicz, Jeri, Dan Cwiak, Ken Nicholson, Don Sivesind, and Denise Netzel.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 14 - Freedom Of Speech! What Does It Buy Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 63:29


    "What does it buy us, to have the ability to speak our mind without penalty?" "Sooner or later, no one will have the right to say anything" "Somehow, I can see that!" "Screw you! You're Wrong! You're doing it the wrong way!"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Andy Konsewicz, Jeri, Dan Cwiak, Ken Nicholson, Don Sivesind, and Denise Netzel.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 13 - Christianity Under Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 69:45


    "Why is Christianity being singled out?" ... "I wonder how many families gather around the meal table and say grace?" ... "Prayers aren't helping. You've got to take guns away." ... "You cannot coexist with anyone or anything that wants to do you harm."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, & Don Sivesind.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 13 - Christianity Under Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 69:45


    "Why is Christianity being singled out?" ... "I wonder how many families gather around the meal table and say grace?" ... "Prayers aren't helping. You've got to take guns away." ... "You cannot coexist with anyone or anything that wants to do you harm."Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, & Don Sivesind.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 12 - In Loco Parentis OverReach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 46:43


    "This is a occurrence that slaps us in the face" ~ "I wash my peanut butter jars. I wash my trash." ~ "Now we're talking about indoctrination." Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Denise Netzel, & Bob Gibbons.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 12 - In Loco Parentis OverReach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 46:43


    "This is a occurrence that slaps us in the face" ~ "I wash my peanut butter jars. I wash my trash." ~ "Now we're talking about indoctrination." Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Denise Netzel, & Bob Gibbons.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 11 - Media, Agendas, & Voting. Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 52:10


    "If it bleeds, it leads" - "We can engage in all points of view" - "The fiscal conservative movement is dead" - "..'Y'All' is so gender-inclusive"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Bill Haase, & Bob Gibbons.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 11 - Media, Agendas, & Voting. Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 52:10


    "If it bleeds, it leads" - "We can engage in all points of view" - "The fiscal conservative movement is dead" - "..'Y'All' is so gender-inclusive"Civil Tension Host & Creator Peter Gault, together with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, say these things and a whole lot more while talking with Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Don Sivesind, Bill Haase, & Bob Gibbons.Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension. Send comments, or join our mailing list by sending a note to: CivilTension@gmail.com Civil Tension is a weekly podcast intended to demonstrate that people can engage in difficult, contentious topics of conversation, while remaining civil and strengthening the ties that bind us, even when we profoundly disagree.

    Civil Tension Episode 10 - Truth & Beliefs or Fact & Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 52:26


    "This is so emotionally driven." "There is a shift here that scares us all." "Jump through my hoop!" "It has two buttons. Let me show you how it works." "Well, dear..., because you're a total idiot."What is truth? Is truth only based on fact? Or, is truth also about the emotion created through opinion and perception? All these comments and more on Episode 10 of Civil Tension. Join your host Peter Gault and Co-Hosts John Guanci and Tom Sellars, along with Committed Conversationalists Bill Haase and Ken Nicholson. Civil Tension is now streaming on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more! Join the list by sending us a note to CivilTension@gmail.com

    Civil Tension Episode 10 - Truth & Beliefs or Fact & Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 52:26


    "This is so emotionally driven." "There is a shift here that scares us all." "Jump through my hoop!" "It has two buttons. Let me show you how it works." "Well, dear..., because you're a total idiot."What is truth? Is truth only based on fact? Or, is truth also about the emotion created through opinion and perception? All these comments and more on Episode 10 of Civil Tension. Join your host Peter Gault and Co-Hosts John Guanci and Tom Sellars, along with Committed Conversationalists Bill Haase and Ken Nicholson. Civil Tension is now streaming on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNotes, and more! Join the list by sending us a note to CivilTension@gmail.com

    Civil Tension Episode 9 - Protect Our Schools!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 54:16


    "You would never want to have armed people in a faculty meeting..." "How many shootings have we had at little league games?" "...Boom, Boom, Boom! You've got the same thing. It doesn't make any sense!" "I have superb prostate health..."All this and much, much more discussed in Civil Tension Episode 9 - Protect Our Schools! With your Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, and this week's Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Jeri, Dan Cwiak, Bob Gibbons, Bill Haase, & Denny Hennessy. Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNots, and more! Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension, and Facebook by joining the Civil Tension Podcast group. Watch for our developing Instagram page, and YouTube channel. To join our mailing list send a note to civiltension@gmail.com

    Civil Tension Episode 9 - Protect Our Schools!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 54:16


    "You would never want to have armed people in a faculty meeting..." "How many shootings have we had at little league games?" "...Boom, Boom, Boom! You've got the same thing. It doesn't make any sense!" "I have superb prostate health..."All this and much, much more discussed in Civil Tension Episode 9 - Protect Our Schools! With your Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars, and this week's Committed Conversationalists Ken Nicholson, Jeri, Dan Cwiak, Bob Gibbons, Bill Haase, & Denny Hennessy. Civil Tension can be found on iTunes, GooglePlay, Player.FM, TuneIn, ListenNots, and more! Follow us on Twitter: @CivilTension, and Facebook by joining the Civil Tension Podcast group. Watch for our developing Instagram page, and YouTube channel. To join our mailing list send a note to civiltension@gmail.com

    Civil Tension Episode 8 - A Gun Restriction Epiphany

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 46:19


    "14th Amendment-Section 1" - "No Guns For You" - "So a robber walks into a liquor store" - "If you lose your liberty & life, it's hard to be happy" - "Politicians say anything to get elected" - "If gun laws were actually effective" - "Do you want to be a Citizen, or a Subject"Host Peter Gault & Co-Host John Guanci (Tom Sellars was excused for business), discuss all these things and more with Committed Conversationalists Billy Haase, Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Ken Kass, Denise Netzel, & Jeri.

    Civil Tension Episode 8 - A Gun Restriction Epiphany

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 46:19


    "14th Amendment-Section 1" - "No Guns For You" - "So a robber walks into a liquor store" - "If you lose your liberty & life, it's hard to be happy" - "Politicians say anything to get elected" - "If gun laws were actually effective" - "Do you want to be a Citizen, or a Subject"Host Peter Gault & Co-Host John Guanci (Tom Sellars was excused for business), discuss all these things and more with Committed Conversationalists Billy Haase, Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Ken Kass, Denise Netzel, & Jeri.

    Civil Tension Episode 7 - Devolution Of Society's Conscience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 67:55


    Rude Youths. Gleefully Celebrating Death. Is God Necessary? Sitting on the Throne of Your Own Life.Host Peter Gault & Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars discuss these contentious topics and more. Joined by Committed Conversationalists Bob 'Batman' Gibbons, Dan Cwiak, Denny Hennessy, Ken Nicholson, & Billy Haase.

    Civil Tension Episode 7 - Devolution Of Society's Conscience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 67:55


    Rude Youths. Gleefully Celebrating Death. Is God Necessary? Sitting on the Throne of Your Own Life.Host Peter Gault & Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars discuss these contentious topics and more. Joined by Committed Conversationalists Bob 'Batman' Gibbons, Dan Cwiak, Denny Hennessy, Ken Nicholson, & Billy Haase.

    Civil Tension Episode 6 - Witnessing The Death Of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 49:05


    #ThingsImSickOf - Guns are NOT the Problem - Individual Sovereignty - Selfish Media - A Millennial in FearContentious conversation fueled by these topics and more in this episode with Host Peter Gault along with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars. Our table full of esteemed Committed Conversationalists include Dan Cwiak, Ken Nicholson, Bill Haase, Denise Netzel, Bob Gibbons, & Denny Hennessy.

    Civil Tension Episode 6 - Witnessing The Death Of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 49:05


    #ThingsImSickOf - Guns are NOT the Problem - Individual Sovereignty - Selfish Media - A Millennial in FearContentious conversation fueled by these topics and more in this episode with Host Peter Gault along with Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars. Our table full of esteemed Committed Conversationalists include Dan Cwiak, Ken Nicholson, Bill Haase, Denise Netzel, Bob Gibbons, & Denny Hennessy.

    Civil Tension Episode 5 - POTUS' SOTUS, Parades, & Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 48:21


    Democrats with no decorum. Parade, or not to parade. Tall tales from the Media.Host Peter Gault & Co-Host Tom Sellars (Co-Host John Guanci returns next expisode), together with Committed Conversationalists Dan Cwiak, Bill Haase, and Ken Nicholson talk a lot of curmudgeonly smack. One of us should call the President and let him know we decided it's a 'no go' on a Military Parade.

    Civil Tension Episode 5 - POTUS' SOTUS, Parades, & Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 48:21


    Democrats with no decorum. Parade, or not to parade. Tall tales from the Media.Host Peter Gault & Co-Host Tom Sellars (Co-Host John Guanci returns next expisode), together with Committed Conversationalists Dan Cwiak, Bill Haase, and Ken Nicholson talk a lot of curmudgeonly smack. One of us should call the President and let him know we decided it's a 'no go' on a Military Parade.

    Civil Tension Episode 4 - Millennials & The Socialism Schism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 37:09


    Socialism. As they download apps to catch a ride so they can get to the coffee shop to grab their Mocha Macchiatos, do Millennials really get it?Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars are joined by this week's Committed Conversationalists; Wayne Beyer, Dan Cwiak, and Denny Hennessy. Listen in, eves-drop, or join in with comments as we try to wrap our heads around where Millennials & Gen Z are coming from.

    Civil Tension Episode 4 - Millennials & The Socialism Schism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 37:09


    Socialism. As they download apps to catch a ride so they can get to the coffee shop to grab their Mocha Macchiatos, do Millennials really get it?Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars are joined by this week's Committed Conversationalists; Wayne Beyer, Dan Cwiak, and Denny Hennessy. Listen in, eves-drop, or join in with comments as we try to wrap our heads around where Millennials & Gen Z are coming from.

    Civil Tension Episode 3 - Higher Cost of Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 40:10


    Why does college in the U.S. cost so damn much? Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars are joined by this week's Committed Conversationalists; Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Bob Gibbons, Denny Hennessy and Bill Haase. Listen in, eves-drop, or join in with comments as we discuss, complain, bemoan, debate and argue about the Higher Cost of Higher Education.

    Civil Tension Episode 3 - Higher Cost of Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 40:10


    Why does college in the U.S. cost so damn much? Host Peter Gault, Co-Hosts John Guanci & Tom Sellars are joined by this week's Committed Conversationalists; Ken Nicholson, Dan Cwiak, Bob Gibbons, Denny Hennessy and Bill Haase. Listen in, eves-drop, or join in with comments as we discuss, complain, bemoan, debate and argue about the Higher Cost of Higher Education.

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