Controversial Cast

"Back in my day..." The education system has changed quite a bit over the years, and job requirements with them. Employers all have their own way of filtering candidates, but what good is it to judge an applicant's worth based on simply having a degree or not if the degree doesn't apply to the job they're applying for? Why do retail workers and burger flippers have PhDs? Have degrees become too overrated and emphasized in this day and age? Join the Controcast with a new special guest debater as we discuss all of these things and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

We know this is a difficult topic, but sometimes we need to ask the hard questions. We are neither condemning nor supporting abortions here, simply looking at the facts; in what ways can an abortion potentially save the lives of the parent? In what situations does it do more good than harm? Can Abortions actually be helpful? Join us as we discuss this difficult but important topic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

What is the purpose of prison? We aren't being cheeky, because this question is a large basis for our discussion this episode. Is prison just used as a punishment, or is it to protect good, law-abiding citizens from being hurt by criminals? Is it both? Regardless of the answer, should we be looking to tailor punishments to the crime instead of using prison as a catch-all for all crimes? Join the Controcast as we explore this maze of morality in crime and punishment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

The world of beauty and fashion has always been a controversial topic with plenty of scandals, but the industry still has its pros and cons. The question is, which outweighs the other? Should high beauty standards be encouraged for promoting self-care and hygiene, or eliminated for unhealthy and unrealistic standards? Find out what we think on this fabulous episode of the ControCast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

There seems to be a growing trend of OnlyFans accounts being made for all sorts of content creators and influencers, but the site has become especially popular for hosting NSFW content that can be regulated and approved by the owner of the channel. Not to mention, they receive big bucks from obsessed fans who donate for recognition and special requests. Without a middle management taking a cut, is the porn industry doomed to be taken over by OnlyFans? Find out what we think in this very controversial episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

We're starting season two off with a bang and getting super controversial with this topic. We know it's a hot take, but hear us out as we delve into our personal experiences with religion and heavily debate the purpose of organized institutions centered on faith, and whether they are doing more harm than good due to the corruption that has been spreading amidst certain leadership. Listen in and let us know what you think by the end of this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

That's a wrap! In this special bonus episode, the ControCast is ending the year and Season 1 of our podcast with reflections of things we loved from this year's episodes and why we loved them. But we aren't done yet! The Controversial Cast will be back for Season 2 in January 2021, so stay tuned for more content from us to you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Happy holidays to all you controversialists! We promise we're not trying to ruin Christmas. Who doesn't love the jolly old soul? But maybe there's a better way to teach kids about the true spirit of Christmas that doesn't focus on the use of magical gifts for good boys and girls, and instead on the joy of giving? Or maybe we're just a bunch of grinches. Find out on this special Christmas episode of the Controversial Cast, and let your heart grow three sizes today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

With COVID keeping the USA on lockdown for several months now, many people and businesses are anticipating a vaccine to help reopen safely again. However some people have adamantly refused to take any vaccines. Should vaccines be legally required to keep people safe, or should the rights of the individual be more important? Join the ControCast as we discuss this difficult ethical choice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Most schools in America, if they have a sex ed class, will place them as an optional parent approved class in middle school to have with children of the same assigned sex at birth. If this course were covered or incorporated into the curriculum like any other class, would that be better? Join the ControCast as we discuss the details of what such a class would look like, and if it might be better than the current system in place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Daylight Savings Time (DST) has become a ritual in the USA to change clocks forward and back an hour every spring and fall. Why? People claim it saves energy, or helps us have daylight during regular working hours. Others claim there's no evidence to prove that we're actually saving energy this way and it's a tradition that remains unchanged for the sake of tradition. Arizona doesn't observe DST, California and Florida are trying to pass propositions to stop the transition back and forth. Is it time to put an end to DST? Debate with the ControCast on the possible pros and cons of this long standing issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Is Thanksgiving a day to be thankful for friends and family, or is it a celebration of the first harvest between the pilgrims and the North American Indigenous People? There have been some protests and complaints about the history of Thanksgiving as it is taught in schools, due to the way it is presented as a union of two cultures who were friends, when history has proven otherwise. If Thanksgiving was built on the backbone of Indigenous People, should we get rid of Thanksgiving entirely and create a new holiday just for giving thanks and having a feast with family and friends to better honor and be respectful towards the people who originally lived here? Tune into this special Thanksgiving episode of the ControCast to find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Ever since the release of Tiger King, zoos, particularly privately owned zoos, have become a hot topic. So naturally, the ControCast has decided to take on this beast of a conversation piece. Zoos are wonderful and kid friendly entertainment centers to learn more about wildlife and animals, however not all zoos are equal, and not all animals are living their best lives. So should we ban zoos, or offer an animal-free alternative using animatronics and pictures? Find out more on this wild episode of the Controversial Cast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

How many times have you heard that the secret to being thin is exercise and eating right? While that may be true for most, everyone's body is different and metabolizes at different rates. There are also some studies that show obesity may be a factor that some people can't control, even when dieting and exercising right. Does that make obesity a disease? Join the ControCast as we get a little scientific with this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

It feels as though the world is running on misinformation, especially when it comes to politics. It's difficult to tell fact from fiction these days, and if you're voting misinformed, does your vote accurately represent your opinion? How much should voting be regulated? Should we make more of an effort to test governmental knowledge before allowing people to vote, or does that infringe too much on our rights to democracy? This episode of Controversial Cast takes a deep dive into the ethics of politics and voting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Are you feeling spooky? Halloween is almost upon us, so the ControCast is getting out the ouija board and asking spirits for guidance as we debate the origins and intent of this pumpkin spice and everything not-so-nice filled holiday. Join us as we cut past Halloween's chocolate coated exterior to hunt for the truth; tricks, or treats? Are you prepared to find out what lies beneath? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

We all have at least one person in our lives that seems addicted to coffee or energy drinks. In today's society that type of addiction seems normal and requires no cause for alarm, but is that really healthy? Caffeine is considered to be a drug, after all, and anything done in excess should be concerning. Join the Controcast as we explore possible regulations that should probably be put on the ol' "bean juice". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Polygamy is currently illegal in all 50 states of the USA, however with recent laws supporting other previously taboo relationships, polygamy might be next on the marriage law agenda. If the popularity from TLC shows such as Sister Wives and Seeking Sister Wife shows anything, it's that polyamorous and polygamous relationships are starting to move into the public eye. Join the ControCast as we discuss the pros and cons of making polygamy legal, and any possible ramifications of doing so. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

With the rise of new technology in the past few decades, people have started to become more reliant on their devices instead of thinking for themselves. Is this a gift that allows us to spend our time more creatively, or a curse that makes us slowly forget how to do the most basic things? When we improve to the point of not needing to know how to do basic math because we have a calculator to do it for us, do we really need to know how to do these things ourselves? Are we getting more stupid, or more efficient? Join the ControCast as we discuss all of this and more in this latest episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Gun rights are a common political dispute, but what many don't realize is that the second amendment also describes the right to defend ourselves against a tyrannical government. However, with today's technological age of military grade weapons, drones, and nuclear weapons, would guns alone be able to protect us from a truly tyrannical government? Join the ControCast as we discuss all of these in detail with our Special Guest: Christian. Please also consider supporting our show with a monthly donation by visiting our website at www.anchor.fm/controversialcast and click the support button to see our donation options! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Have you ever listened to the sound of fingers drumming on a glass bottle? Or maybe the rustle of grass in a field? The world is full of sounds that we find calming and pleasing to the ear, and some people have reported specific reactions to certain sounds. This has become known as the ASMR effect, and now there are dozens of videos being created trying to recreate this reaction in people. Though it has a bad reputation, there have been numerous medical studies on the subject, and with trends of ASMR on the rise, could this be considered a new professional entertainment medium? The ControCast intends to discuss the multi-faceted world of ASMR and streaming to find out. And please consider making a monthly donation to help support the show! Even $0.99 per month will help us bring you a more professional and entertaining podcast. Click this link to get started: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

The video gaming industry has seen a huge rise in interest and production in the past decade. However, with this interest comes the need for innovation. As graphics become more life-like and the stories more immersive, are we doing the world a disservice by inciting violence through the use of popular but cartoon-ified first person shooters (FPS) such as Fortnite or Overwatch? The ControCast is passionate about video games but we attempt to set aside our own biases and really look at the video games of today to answer this question. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Online classes? In MY education system? It's more likely than you think. Due to the digital push that COVID has brought to the world, the topic of school and online classes has been on the minds of many. During this episode, the ControCast discusses the pros and cons of a 100% digital education system in our future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Ever considered going vegan? The ControCast has, and no matter whether you're an herbivore or a carnivore, you should listen in and consider the pros and cons to going vegan with the rest of us. It's sure to be an interesting topic of discussion when PETA gets involved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

There are a surprising number of age restrictions on things that you may not expect; everything from spray paint to owning guns to marriage has some sort of age restriction slapped onto it, and the ages are constantly being changed over time. Join the ControCast as we discuss which age restrictions should be lowered and why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

"OH FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE...only I didn't say fudge." If you've ever had an 'A Christmas Story moment', then you understand how this feels. But are bad words inherently bad, or are these words just what we make them? Join the ControCast as we debate about cursing. WARNING: Expletives are mentioned throughout the discussion, so listener discretion is advised. (Irony?) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Is money the root of all evil? If so, it only seems fitting that the ControCast has our very first episode featuring our "Devil's Advocate" rule applied. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of the top 1% with a little twist! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

The token female member of ControCast hosts an awkward conversation about prostitution with three men. Join us as we navigate this minefield while trying to avoid mansplaining. What could possibly go wrong? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Spoiler Alert! For this episode, the ControCast talks about the Avengers series. Marvel fans the world over might get a little heated when you bring up Endgame, and we're no different. We have a lot of hot takes about this space dad, so grab some popcorn and take a seat, and we hope you enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

SILENCE, BRAND. Do you ever feel like companies have gotten a little too relatable? Whether it's using memes or taking political stands, there seems to be a fine line between heartwarming and just plain uncomfortable when restaurants, tech industries, and clothing brands get political. Listen to the ControCast's take on this very political episode to learn what questions to ask when researching your favorite brands. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

These darn kids today with their trap and lo-fi remixes! Maybe we're just getting old? Has music finally reached its evolutionary peak, or are we just doing it wrong? Listen to the ControCast debate about the music of the early 21st century and decide for yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

Has social media use gone too far? It's probably a little late to pull the plug for the average person--we're already addicted. However with the rise of "Social Media Politics", maybe we should start drawing lines? Join the ControCast as we debate and navigate this sociopolitical minefield and try not to get too #triggered. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support

How relevant is podcasting as a media platform in today's technologically advanced society? What are the pros and cons of podcasting? Join the ControCast's very first episode where we question our own life choices; the most controversial topic there is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/controversialcast/support