Coming In Without Context

What do we owe to celebrities after they pass away? Should we not touch their stuff? Should we bury their stuff with them? Why is grave robbing bad? I would kill her for that dress... hypothetically. This is not a confession. Find out if we get the dress or not on this episode of Coming In Without Context!

What are you? Who are you? What is you? Are you your body or your brain? If you woke up in someone else's body, are you still you? What if there are two of you? Are you you or you? I think you're you at least. Waiting in line for the teleporter to Mars? Listen to this episode of Coming In Without Context!

Family, friends, and romance! Someday, they all must end. But, perhaps that end is sooner than you might think. How do relationships really end? How do people grow apart and break off from one another? Are some relationships doomed to fail? Are friends more important than romantic partners? Don't worry, we'll answer for you on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What will the streaming media landscape look like in five to ten years? Will broadcast TV and cable die out? How will consumers react to added advertisements and new subscription tiers? Which companies will come out on top in this battle royale of media content? Our thoughts and more on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What is the cost of our ever-advancing technology? Will Artificial Intelligence become humanity's most incredible tool or its downfall? How have humans grappled with new technology in the past? Vive la révolution de l'intelligence artificielle! HELP tHe AI has taKEN oVeR oUR OffICE AND... All this and more on this AI-friendly episode of Coming In Without Context :)

What are the morals of children's literature? Do kids even read books anymore? What books inspired us the most from our childhood? Are young people dumber these days or are they set up to fail? Dive into the pages of this storybook (no illustrations included) as we answer these questions on Coming In Without Context.

Does Hildur Guðnadóttir's use of actual recorded nuclear powerplant sounds contribute to or enhance the authenticity of the audiences' viewing experience? Was recording audio from an existing nuclear powerplant for this soundtrack worth the effort? Is the music real for the characters on-screen? Can music be a character in film or TV?Chernobyl is a masterclass of storytelling through music. It challenges the idea that music is a supportive element to visual media. Guðnadóttir has created a monstrous and dreadful score that rivals the greatest villains in film and TV history.A special podcast episode made for "Music, Film, & Video Games" (Fall 2022) course taught by Lena Leson.

What are drugs? Why are drugs so stigmatized? Are we heading towards a more drug-friendly culture? Will the war on drugs ever end? Would you rather take drugs or get into the experience machine? Open your mind and let your body relax because we're handing out free samples on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What is Justice? Are a nation's laws justice? Is morality justice? How do you truly achieve justice? Can justice exist outside the law? His name was vengeance not justice, by the way. At this rate, the Justice League will never form. Listen to what Lady Justice has to say on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What are common red flags you should watch out for in a relationship? Is it ever okay to ignore red flags? Do red flags apply to all relationships, even your family? You know what they say: "One person's red flag is another person's ideal trait." Yeah, no one says that. Find all the flags in this episode of Coming In Without Context!

Is the 9 to 5 day a good work schedule? Is it dead in our world of remote online work? How do you find enough time for yourself with a 9-to-5 job? What's the best way to unwind and enjoy your vacation? Also, listen to Dylan's right and ready method to have the perfect vacation schedule! Sit back and relax with this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What makes a good work ethic? How do you improve your work habits and your focus? How much work is unhealthy? Should you really be pushing yourself to always do more? Whether you're working hard or hardly working, come listen to the second episode in Hope's Introspective Series on Coming In Without Context.

In our modern world of cameras, video recordings, and the internet, is surveillance a good thing or a bad thing? Everyone owns a recording device and can post their video onto the world wide web at no cost. How does this affect society? How should people's privacy be protected? Is too much surveillance really that bad?

Why is virtual gambling so prevalent in video games? Who are the most susceptible to these practices? How can parents teach their kids responsible financial habits? The future of parenting is right here, in this episode of Coming In Without Context!

What do you imagine when you think of a bear? Or a bunny? Or a cat? How do media depictions of animals bias our perceptions of them? Are our preconceptions of animals based on reality? Join us to find out on this cute and fuzzy episode of Coming In Without Context.

What is something your younger self would be proud of? Where do you feel happiest? Have you become the ideal version of yourself? What tasks make you feel like your best self? All this and more on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

How many tonnes of fish are fished by the US and Japan? How many languages account for half of the world's population? Why does Japan have so many more long-running shows compared to the US? Why are there more than 24 time zones?

Short one this week. Very random topics and definitely not monetizable. I tried to tell them that they should've started the podcast without me, but they were stubborn. I guess some geniuses just never see the light of day. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ jk

How difficult is it to learn a new language? Is it really THAT much harder to learn a language as an adult? Does knowing a second language change your perspective of the world? Only one of us on the podcast can be considered a language person and I think it's obviously me. Haha, just kidding. One language is enough for me.

This episode is about family. Family. It's all about the family. Specifically, siblings. Older siblings. Younger siblings. No siblings. Does having siblings make you a better team player? Does your birth order determine your success in life? Do parents change their parenting style per child? Take a seat and relax in the family parlour for this episode of Coming In Without Context.

Welcome to Internet Anonymous. We will now collect all of your private and personal information for monetary distribution. You will not be compensated for any of it. We are not liable for any theft of identity, loss of reputation, or legal violations.Should the internet be left as it is? Should it be more or less private? How much control and regulation should the government have over the internet? Buckle in and get comfy for this deep dive into the privacy of the internet this week on Coming In Without Context.

There's a murder taking place right before our eyes and we're the ones doing it. Do we have an obligation to stop ourselves? They always said it was something that would take decades, but now it is right on our doorstep. Procrastination might be a chronic state of human nature, but turning in this assignment late means the death of the world as we know it.(Editor's note: The YouTube video on recycling mentioned is actually by It's Okay To Be Smart and the other channel to check out is Climate Town)

SPOILER Review of Pig (2021) and The Green Knight (2021). What is Pig really about? Is it based on the story of Orpheus? Would you eat pigeon with foraged chanterelle mushrooms and huckleberries? How accurate is The Green Knight to the original poem? Did Sir Gawain pass his test?On this hour-long special episode of Coming In Without Context, we discuss our thoughts and analysis of Pig (2021) directed by Michael Sarnoski, starring Nicholas Cage and The Green Knight (2021) directed by David Lowery, starring Dev Patel.

Do you owe anything to anyone? Is there a universal debt that needs to be paid back to the people in your life who raised you? You might not choose your parents, but you might owe them anyways! Treat people the way you want to be treated. Every man, woman, and child for themselves! All on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What are the ethics of Minecraft? How much ethics can really be contained in a single pixelated block? What do your actions in a video game say about you in real life? Let's be honest here, this episode is just an excuse to talk about Minecraft. Celebrating nearly 10 years of endless fun and creativity since its official release! Cheers to 10 years more on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

Humans. Animals. What's the deal? Something going on between you two? I'm sensing a lot of tension here. It's complicated. Aren't humans animals too? Why do we eat some animals and not others? Hide your pets on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

Let's talk about social media... wait, not social media? Influencers? What influencers? Doesn't that mean social media? What other kinds of influencers are there? ..."Life" influencers? What does that even mean? Think about your roots in this episode of Coming In Without Context.

Everyone has goals, but does humanity? Is there something we should all collectively want? Or, something we need to accomplish? Is it even possible for all of humanity to work together? Tune into this week's global-flavored word soup on Coming In Without Context.

What's the next step in human evolution? Will we grow gills or wings? Or, perhaps a third arm or a tail? Maybe we might even lose our feet! (Disclaimer: This podcast does not promote or endorse an anti-foot stance). The unofficial part 2 to our series on the exploration of humanity, right here.

How does our ever-advancing technology affect our humanity? What does it mean to be human? When will cyborgs become mainstream? Or, are they already among us?? Find your humanity with us on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

Are your text messages protected by your right to privacy? Can your text messages be used as evidence in court? Why is it that cancel culture seems to be such a big thing now? Are we doing social media wrong? All this and some more in this week's Coming In Without Context.

What is "good art"? What makes art good? What even is art? Is art really subjective? Join us as we discuss these questions led by the one and only master craftsman and artisan himself: Javier Lopez.

Can we solve World peace? What even is it? Is World peace even achievable? Or, is it forever beyond our grasp? Listen in as we grapple with these questions and discuss related ideas in International Relations.

Is it better to be right, or to be wrong? Why? How is being right/wrong viewed in our culture? In our society? How do our institutions (schools, etc.) teach us about being right versus being wrong? These questions, and something about doctors, in this episode of Coming in Without Context.