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Good Is In The Details is hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D. Each episode is a conversation with experts from a variety of fields who can tell us more about what is the good life. What are the details? What does it mean to live life well?

Gwendolyn Dolske


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 168 EPISODES

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    The Good Is In The Details podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon and now can't get enough of. Hosted by Dr. Gwen and Rudy, this podcast delves into a wide range of topics with humor, thoughtfulness, and a refreshing dose of honesty. Every episode sparks lively discussions between my partner, friends, and me long after the road trips are over.

    One of the best aspects of The Good Is In The Details is its ability to tackle diverse topics with ease. From love to finance to politics, Dr. Gwen and Rudy manage to explore each subject in a way that is both informative and entertaining. Their insightful questions provoke deep thinking and their wonderful balance keeps the conversation engaging from start to finish. Each episode feels like a journey through different perspectives and offers genuine moments of vulnerability as they navigate difficult subjects.

    However, even though the podcast is exceptional in many ways, it does have some downsides. One possible criticism is that occasionally the conversations may veer off into tangents or become too abstract for some listeners' tastes. While these moments provide opportunities for exploration and contemplation, others may prefer a more focused approach.

    In conclusion, The Good Is In The Details podcast is an incredible find for anyone who enjoys real and honest conversations on interesting topics. With hosts like Dr. Gwen and Rudy leading the way, listeners are guaranteed hours of thought-provoking content that leaves them wanting more. This podcast has quickly become a favorite among those seeking intellectual stimulation while also providing moments of laughter and connection. Highly recommended!



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    Latest episodes from Good Is In The Details

    Romantic Love, Attraction, and Asexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 47:29


    Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Philosophy Professors Luke Brunning and Natasha McKeever (University of Leeds) to discuss their research on Asexuality published in Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 38, No. 3.  How is asexuality understood and misunderstood?  How can the details of asexuality add to definitions of desire and attraction? What impact does a cultural and legal framework around romantic love and partnership become expanded or challenged with a greater knowledge of asexuality?  Learn more about Dr. Brunning's and Dr. Mckeever's work: https://www.ethicaldatingonline.com/team Support the pod and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get Philosophy Unplugged: Discussion Questions Digital Copy on Amazon Contact us: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com 

    Memoir, History, and the Ambiguity of Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 53:12


    Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher welcome Historian and Legal Scholar Dr. Martha Jones to discuss her incredible book:  The Trouble of Color An American Family Memoir.  We learn how Professor Jones's research into her own family lineage tells a richer story of American society, culture, and complexities about color.  What does Blackness mean in America? How does our emboddied experience reveal the story of our ancestors? Learn more about Martha's work and get her book: https://www.marthasjones.com/bio Get your copy of Philosophy Unplugged on Amazon. Join our Patreon (and you can get a printable version of Philosophy Unplugged here): https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Existentialism, Myth, and Film with Dr. Lewis Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 64:07


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Dr Lewis Gordon.  What does it mean to flourish?  What role does Philosophy play in our everyday life?  How do myths and story telling connect us to philosophical ideas and our humanity?  Will Gwendolyn finally agree to watch Night of the Living Dead?  Learn more about Professor Gordon: https://philosophy.uconn.edu/person/lewis-gordon/ https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Join our Patreon for extra content: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Murder, Politics, and The Law with Matt Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 69:37


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Prosecutor and author of The Book of Murder, Matt Murphy (17 years as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in the OCDA Homicide Unit). Matt shares his insight on crime, causal factors, and policies/law in Orange County and Los Angeles.  We learn about the process of justice and delve into the case of Rodney Alcala (the subject of Anna Kendrick's film Woman of the Hour).  Learn more about Matt Murphy: https://www.mattmurphylaw.com/about-matt-murphy-law/ Join our Patreon for extra content and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Book your next photo shoot with Jamie! https://www.fishyfoto.com Thank you to: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Natural Disasters & Recovery with George Siegal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 52:05


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back documentarian George Siegal (The Last House Standing and Built to Last: Buyer Beware). George helps us navigate questions around disasters: What is the responsibility of the individual, the community, and the state? What can people do to prepare? What things should one be mindful of when buying or securing property?  What are the steps post disaster?  Learn more about George Siegal's work: https://www.thelasthousestanding.org/about Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get in touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodisinthedetails.bsky.social Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Justice, Tradition, and the FBI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 38:25


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back former FBI agent, Law Enforcement Analyst, and author, Jeff Cortese.  Jeff helps us understand the history and purpose of the FBI and the relationship between politics, public trust, and law enforcement.   Learn more about Jeff Cortese's work: https://www.jeffcortese.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get your Magic Mind and join the 7 day challenge!  Use offer code GIID20: Magic Mind shots! Get in touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    God, Eternity, and Spinoza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 34:32


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Spinoza Scholar Dr. Steven Barbone (SDSU Philosophy). Enjoy learning from the same professor who taught Gwendolyn 25 + years ago!  Who was Spinoza? How can we understand God and Ethics? What is the purpose of prayer?  Is Philosophy silly?  Check out Professor Barbone's work: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Steven-Barbone/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASteven%2BBarbone Get your Magic Mind Bundle! 45% off with GIIDJAN offer code! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get the GIIID Substack: https://giitd.substack.com/p/this-california-town-felt-the-economic?r=1uuomd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Subscribe to Rev Dr Angela Gorrell's podcast: More Human Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodisinthedetails.bsky.social Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Ethics, Action, and Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 45:18


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher Constantine Sandis (Founding Director, Lex Academic) to discuss his book From Acton to Ethics.  What makes an action ethical? What is the relationship between Psychology and Philosophy? What is the difference between motive and intention?  Learn more about Professor Sandis: https://www.constantinesandis.com Get 45% of your Magic Mind bundle!: Click here for GIID coupon! Read Rudy's Substack: https://thecommute.substack.com/p/mid-month-anti-special-noir-and-the?r=18kfdj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Follow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/profdolske.bsky.social Join our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails GIID made the list for top Philosophy Podcasts!  Check it out: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/?feedid=5596031&_src=f1_featured_email

    2024 Moments and Behind the Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 15:24


    Enjoy a few behind the scenes clips and segments from guests of 2024!  GIID guests in this episode: https://www.profmdwhite.com https://meganmaemiami.com https://jaaronsimmons.com/camping-with-kierkegaard https://saraprotasi.weebly.com https://www.bu.edu/law/profile/robert-l-tsai/ https://www.toritelfer.com Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Check out Dolske's interview on Podcasting for Business and Growth: Click to watch

    Truth vs Conspiracy with Jason Cavanagh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 53:29


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome executive producer, writer, and podcaster Jason Cavanagh.  We discuss his True Crime podcast Son of a Hitman, the story of Charles Harrelson. How can we discern truth from conspiracy?  What are the methods and critical thinking skills for navigating different angles and revealing the truth of a story?  What makes a source credible?  How can we spot bias in information?   Learn more about Jason and listen to his podcast: https://www.jason-cavanagh.com Check out GIID substack: https://giitd.substack.com Connect with us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/profdolske.bsky.social More on Charles Harrelson from the Disgraceland Podcast: Conspiracy & Contract Killers Get extra content and support GIID: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Infrastructure Details: The History of Traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 48:26


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome History Professor Dr Peter Norton (University of Virginia).  We discuss the realtionshiip between Engineering, Law, Culture, and Ethics when it comes to the vehicle and traffic.  How are our ideas of freedom wrapped up in the way we speak of cars? What does traffic tell us about the broader issues of the way transportation is designed?  Given the history of the car, what can we expect in the future?  Get Peter Norton's book: Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City Join our Patreon and enter our giveaway: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Connect with us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/profdolske.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/rudysalo.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/goodisinthedetails.bsky.social Read Rudy's work on Forbes.com: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysalo/

    The Philosophy of Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 47:36


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Dr. Krista Noble to discuss her book One With The Force, 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars.  We learn about the underscoring spiritual themes in Star Wars, specifically concerning the Vedic Tradition (Indian Philosophy).  What is the meaning of "the force"?  How do the Star Wars films illustrate Eastern Philosophical ideas about consciousness, connection, meditation, and happiness?   Learn more about Dr. Noble's work and get her book: https://www.kristanoble.com/bio Get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/c/goodisinthedetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Get in touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    Business Details: How to Vote For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 51:44


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome award winning author, Marnie Maton.  We discuss her book on navigating the work space, Vote For You.  How can we show up for work in a way that is meaningful, aligned with our values, and set us on a path of happiness.  What are sociological and cultural issues to consider in the work place?   Learn more about Marnie and get her book: https://www.marniematon.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Read Rudy's "The Commute" and subscribe for all the details on transportation.  Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    The Public Square Post Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 51:30


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Sociology Professor Dr. Jack Fong to discuss his book Reconfiguring Global Societies in the Pre Vaccination Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  How did the change to public spaces impact us sociologically?  How do we navigate interactions with each other, with strangers, with people who hold different political ideologies?  How are virtual spaces impacting us?  Learn more about Professor Fong: https://csupomona-fong.org Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Take Gwendolyn's course on How To Create Your Podcast.  https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Encore: The Climate is Above Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 50:14


    Our hearts and minds are with the people who've been devasted by the hurricanes in Florida, NC, and surrounding areas.  GIID is donating for disaster relief.  Thank you to our patrons who've made this platform possible to not only educate but to also contribute to those in need.   Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome documentarian/podcaster, George Siegal (Make It Better Podcast). We discuss George's film The Last House Standing, an examination of the way in which homes have been designed and ways in which homes can be designed given the impact of natural disasters.  What questions should home buyers be asking?  What is the responsibility of the individual, the community, and the government?   Check out George Siegal's documentary: The Last House Standing. Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

    Being Philosophical About Post Punk Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 43:58


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professors Joshua Heter and Richard Greene to discuss their book Post Punk and Philosophy. Rip It Up and Think Again.  What exactly is post punk rock? How does the shift in the music genre make us think about culture, emotions, and politics?  What philosophical texts lend insight to the meaning and significance of the music?  What music is giving us pause to reflect on philosophy?  Get your copy of this wonderful collection of essays: Post Punk and Philosophy. Get more content and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Take Gwendolyn's course: How To Create Your Podcast.  https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Thank you to our partner for this episode: https://studioqueenhair.com

    Critical Thinking Details: Beware of Con Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 50:48


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back author/podcaster Tori Telfer to discuss her book Confident Women. What does it mean to be a Con Artist?  How can we learn about sorting through relevant information, fact, and fiction? Are women con artists different?  What are the legal and moral lines when it comes to a con or scam?  Learn more about Tori's work: https://www.toritelfer.com Get extra content and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Get Gwendolyn's online course How To Create Your Podcast.  Vote for Good Is In The Details in the Education Category for the Women in Podcasting Awards.

    Business Details: The Story Behind Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 51:41


    Gwendolyn Dolske interviews four women about the origin stories of their success in business.  We discuss creativity, beliefs about what is possible, and how to handle the ups and downs of business. Get inspired by their journey of self-reflection and motivation.   Thank you, Jen Sugermeyer, Megan Mae, Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, and Tracy Hicks-Kearse! Learn more about their business: https://www.atacosmetics.com/pages/about-us https://meganmaemiami.com https://ashuntabeauty.com/pages/ashunta-sheriff https://www.acarre.co Take Gwendolyn's Course: How To Create Your Podcast. Get Extra Content and Support the Pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails This episode is in partnership with https://themoderndaywife.com

    Life Lessons from "The Dude": Philosophy in The Big Lebowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 47:30


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Philosophy Professor and Poet, Troy Jollimore, about his  essay "That Ain't Legal Either. Rules, Virtue, and Authenticity in The Big Lebowski," (co-author Robert C. Jones). How does "The Dude" view life, conflict, and morality?  What can we learn from Walter's point of view on right and wrong? We discuss games, humor, absurdity, and friendship through the lens of The Big Lebowski.   Learn more about Professor Jollimore: https://www.troyjollimore.com Check out Professor Jollimore's podcast: No Podcast For Old Men Vote for Good Is In The Details in the Education Category: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Join our Patreon for extra content: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

    What Do We Learn From Reality TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 46:28


    Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Sociologist Professor and author of True Story What Reality TV Says About Us, Dr. Danielle Lindemann.  How can Sociology guide us to understand what unfolds and what is presented in Reality TV?  What ideas about love, work, family, and class come through with this growing genren of entertainment?  Is there any truth in Reality TV?   Learn more about Professor Lindemann and get her book: https://daniellelindemann.com Vote for GIID for the Women in Podcasting Awards (Education Category): https://womeninpodcasting.net/good-is-in-the-details/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    How to be Philosophical About Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 55:10


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author of Romantic Agency, Philosophy Professor Luke Brunning (University of Leeds).  What does it mean to understand romance with a philosophical lens?  How is romance distinct from other relationships?  How do ideas of romance and love fit in the broader scope of society and law? Learn more about Luke's work: http://lukebrunning.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com  

    What We Learn About Virtue From Captain America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 50:49


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D White to discuss his updated version of his book The Virtues of Captain America.  What makes Captain America virtuous?  How does his moral compas differ from Iron Man?  What are key moral lessons from the Civil War?   Learn more about Professor White's work: https://www.profmdwhite.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    Engineering Ethics: Lessons from The Challenger Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 39:41


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author and Engineering Professor Phil Rosencrantz (Cal Poly Pomona) to discuss The Challenger Spaceshuttle Disaster.  What happened behind the scenes of the launch?  What was known?  What was ignored?  How can we learn from the fatal decision to launch?   Learn more about Professor Rosencrantz and get his excellent book, Letters From Uncle Dave: https://philrosenkrantz.com Join our Patreon and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    What Makes Decisions Difficult?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 40:34


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell to discuss her forthcoming book, What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do.  How can we work through difficult decisions?  How can we handle competing ideas or beliefs?  What holds us back?   Learn more about Dr. Gorrell's work: https://www.angelagorrell.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    Self Actualization and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 40:55


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author Amber Wardell, PhD to discuss her work on self actualization, self care, and how that impacts our relationships.  What is a self?  How does one care for the self?  How do we communicate our needs to our partner? Learn more about Dr. Wardell: https://amberwardell.com Read Dr. Wardell's work on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/amber-wardell-phd Get 50% off your order: Factor Meals Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Encore: On Women Serial Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 53:16


    Enjoy this encore episode (one of our top episodes!) with author of Lady Killers, Tori Telfer. Learn more about Tori: https://www.toritelfer.com/books Get extra content and support GIID: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

    Are We Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 46:17


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Law Professor and author of Demand The Impossible: One Lawyer's Pursuit of Justice for All, Robert Tsai. We discuss the story behind the book detailing the American Lawyer Steven Bright. What is meant by justice?  How can the law impact culture?  What is the role of money in justice?   Learn more about Robert Tsai's work: https://www.bu.edu/law/profile/robert-l-tsai/ Get 50% your order with FactorMeals using the code Details50: Factormeals.com/details50 Check out http://www.avonmoreinc.com Get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Accepting Sponsors.  Get in Touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    A Dialogue about Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 50:33


    Gwendolyn Dolske teams up with Ella Parlor (Eavesdrop With Ella podcast, author of High Tolerance). We discuss the book The Sex Will Be Good Again Tomorrow: Women and Desire in the Age of Consent, by Katherine Angel. What are assumptions about sexuality underscoring conversations about consent?  How can we become more thoughtful communicators?  What are cultural hurdles when it comes to appreciating and vocalizing consent?  Get your copy of Ella's book: https://ellayourbella.com/meetella Check out Ella's podcast: https://ellayourbella.com/podcast Use offer code Details50 for your Factor Meals: FactorMeals.com/details50 Join our Patreon and support GIID: Extra Content! Read The Sex Will Be Good Again Tomorrow.

    What is Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 46:30


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Robin Reames to discuss her book The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself.  What is rhetoric?  How can understanding rhetoric help us in our everyday lives? What is the origin of rhetoric?   Learn more about Professor Reames and get her book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/robin-reames/?lens=basic-books Get your Factor meals using offer code Details50: Factormeals.com/details50 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Get in touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    To Envy is Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 44:04


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of The Philosophy of Envy, Dr. Sara Protasi.  What does it mean to have envy?  How can Philosophy help us understand the different ways envy presents itself?  Is envy all bad?  What is the bright side of envy and how can this help us in our relationships?  Learn more about Dr. Sara Protasi: https://saraprotasi.weebly.com Use offer code GOOD15 for your volumizer brush: https://clmcreations.com Get extra GIID content: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Who Are You Becoming? Existentialism and Living Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 56:25


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher J. Aaron Simmons to discuss his book Camping With Kierkegaard.  What does Existentialism teach us about habits?  Goals? Living in the present?   Get Camping With Kierkegaard: https://jaaronsimmons.com Get 50% off your Factor meals using offer code details50: https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=DETAILS50&mealsize=8-1&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&discount_comm_id=7267f20b-a39f-4440-9ca2-1404329a2b84&dis_channel=audio Get your April 5th tickets for the Women's Networking event using offer code GOODISINTHEDETAILS10: https://themoderndaywife.com/pages/the-london-event-april-2024 Learn more about podcasting at the Irvine OutlierHQ event: https://www.outlierhq.com Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Support the pod and join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

    Daredevil, Ethics, and Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 46:33


    Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D. White to discuss his book Daredevil From the Beginning to Born Again. What moral lessons do we learn from the story of Daredevil?  How do we understand ability and disability culturally? What is Justice? And, what can we learn about love?  Learn more about Mark: https://www.profmdwhite.com Get your CLM Volumizer with offer code GOOD15: https://clmcreations.com Join the pod's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

    What Dating Culture Says About Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 52:20


    Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes two of the hosts of the popular indie podcast My Worst Date, Keegan and Christina!    How do dating apps influence dating culture?  What should we keep in mind about safety when dating? How do shifting ideas about gender roles impact dating?   Learn more about this fantastic podcast: https://www.myworstdatepodcast.com Get your hair volumizer and use offer code GOOD15 for a discount!: https://clmcreations.com. FREE shipping on U.S. orders.   Get ready for your Bridge Party: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

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    The WHY of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 30:19


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo present "The Why of Podcasting" for the OutlierHQ Podcast Festival.  We share the story and creation of Good Is In The Details, some tips for podcasters, and our journey of learning through producing the show.   Learn more about OutlierHQ: https://www.outlierhq.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

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    How We Speak About Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 34:45


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Matthew Congdon (Vanderbilt University).  We discuss his book Moral Articulation On the Development of New Moral Concepts.  How do we frame moral issues?  How does language play a role in the way we consider morality?  Can transportation reflect our ideas of justice and equity?  Learn more about Matthew's work: https://matthewcongdon.net Read Rudy's article from Forbes: "2023 Transportation Trends that Could Impact the Future of Transportation".  Support the pod on Patreon and Join our bookclub: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor! http://www.avonmoreinc.com Learn more about GIID: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    How to Make Lemons with Tom Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 57:42


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher, author, speaker, Tom Morris Ph.D. (The Art of Achievement and Plato's Lemonade Stand).  How does Philosophy inform and guide our lives?  Our understanding of success?  Goal setting?  How can the wisdom of Philosophy help us with change?   Learn more about Tom Morris's work and books: https://www.tomvmorris.com Check out Sieze the Moment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seize-the-moment-podcast/id1472668685?i=1000636548258 Get extra content for GIID on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com  

    Marketing and Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 50:45


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author, podcaster, and marketing guru, Ella Parlor  (High Tolerance: The Intoxicating World of Alcohol Marketing). What does marketing involve? What is unique about the alcohol business? How can we understand our relationship to alcohol and to marketing? Ella shares her journey through this industry and some wisdom on work ethic.  Buy Ella's book: High Tolerance Check out Rudy's Forbes article mentioned in the episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysalo/2019/11/21/the-impact-of-californias-independent-contractor-law-on-the-future-of-transportation/?sh=2f9d863e57be Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Philosophy of Punk Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 35:32


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professors Richard Greene and Josh Heter to discuss Punk Rock and Philosophy.  What does the genre reveal about cultural shifts and attitudes? What does it mean to be a punk rocker?  We discuss style, gatekeeping, anger and happiness, all within the framework of Punk Rock.   Get your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Rock-Philosophy-Pop-Culture/dp/1637700229 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com 

    Embrace the New: Ideas, Career Shifts, and Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 52:15


    Gwendolyn Dolske partners with The Modern Day Wife and explores the career shifts of women in business.  What are the first steps to bringing one's idea to life?  What is the disposition of the successful woman?  We learn how a belief in self anchors the possibility of creation, community, and happiness.   Learn more about our wonderful guests: Meagan Elieff and Meghan Fialkoff, founders of https://themoderndaywife.com Franne Golde https://www.frannegolde.com Amanda Dill https://www.facebook.com/amandamariedill Jennifer Benshlush https://www.coverupbyjenny.com Thank you to our sponsors: https://www.truvaga.com use offer code DETAILS at checkout https://itsfoodforyourskin.com/onlinestore http://www.avonmoreinc.com Special shoutout to friend of the pod http://www.fishyfoto.com Join our Patreon for extra content https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    BMI, Health, and the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 33:53


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rich Fahmy, MS, CPT, CWC, CES, PES (National Academy of Sports Medicine).  What is BMI?  How can we understand cultural attitudes around weight and diet vs health?  What are some tips for navigating through the holiday season in a healthy manner? Learn more about Rich Fahmy: https://blog.nasm.org/author/rich-fahmy-ms-nasm-cpt-ces-pes-master-instructor Check out the NASM pod: https://www.nasm.org/resources/podcast-network Use promo code DETAILS for $15 off at checkout: https://www.truvaga.com Thank you http://www.avonmoreinc.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    Writing, Divesting, and Questioning with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 39:38


    Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher (California YIMBY) talk with founder of Latina Rebels and author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez.  We learn about the power of writing and observation, of finding one's voice and challenging social norms, and the creation of a genre.   Learn more about Prisca's work: https://www.priscadorcas.com/bio/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    The Skill of Caregiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 33:56


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Dr. Kate Mangino (Equal Partners).  Gwendolyn asks Kate's thoughts on a recent push to end no fault divorce in a few districts.  How do ideas about marriage and divorce reflect gender assumptions/traditions?   We learn about the significance of caregiving from our personal lives and how that role fosters important skills that can be used in the work place.  What are these transferable skills?  How do we discuss our caregiving roles at work?  How can employers view time taken for care as a benefit to their business?  Learn more about Kate Mangino: https://www.katemangino.com Join. our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Thank you to our sponosor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    Medical Ethics and The Retrievals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 29:31


    Gwendolyn Dolske talks with Dr. Kate Madorin and Dr. Kristina Tansavadti about their thoughts on the popular podcast The Retrievals (from This American Life).  How is women's pain understood and communicated?  What is the role of empathy in medicine?   Learn more about Dr. Tansavadti: https://www.facesbydrt.com/about/dr-tansavatdi/ Visit our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Listen to The Retrievals: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/804/the-retrievals Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    Honor your Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 2:29


    In memory of Brittany Delaney of https://www.blacktablearts.org

    Encore: How to Recover Creativity and Empathy in Work Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 53:43


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell about her book  Make Work Matter.  What can theology teach us about our approach to work?  How has the pandemic shaped our ideas of work?  What is the role of empathy?   https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

    What True Crime Reveals About Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 40:41


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back author/Professor, Dr. Dahlia Schweitzer.  Dahlia is examining the true crime case of The Black Dahlia.  What is the historical significance of this unsolved crime?  How does the public's treatment of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") reveal our ideas about women and gender?  And how does this relate to Film Noir?   Learn more about Dahlia: https://www.thisisdahlia.com  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use offer code The Details: https://www.newsly.me

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 38:24


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo interview Philosophy Professor Dr. Gregg Caruso (SUNY Corning), author of Rejecting Retributivism. Free Will, Punishment, and Criminal Justice.  We discuss the meaning of free will, what is a free will skeptic, determinism, and how understanding free will (or rejecting the idea of free will) impacts our sense of justice.   Watch Gregg's Ted Talk "The Dark Side of Free Will" Learn more about Gregg's work: http://www.greggcaruso.com Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

    The Philosophy of The Godfather Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 35:57


    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome philosophers Richard Greene and Joshua Heter to discuss the film The Godfather.  What philosophical lessons and ideas come through in the film?  How are we to understand justice?  Loyalty?  Family?   Check out The Godfather and Philosophy. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use offer code The Details for https://www.newsly.me

    What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 42:11


    Gwendoly Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Psychologist and author, Dr. Seth Gillihan.  How can we temper our thoughts?  How can we become mindful?  What are the techniques of CBT?   Learn more about Seth's work: https://sethgillihan.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to https://www.lunaescent.com Use offer code The Details for 1 month free premium subscription: https://www.newsly.me  

    Encore: The Virtue of Captain America with Mark D White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 59:56


    Enjoy our holiday encore episode on Captain America with 3 time guest, Professor Mark D. White.  (Originally aired July 4, 2020.)  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Read Mark's book: https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-Captain-America-Modern-Day-Character/dp/1118619269/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AVV4QX932AKH&keywords=Mark+d+white+captain+america&qid=1688492393&sprefix=mark+d+white+captain+america%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

    The Wisdom of Women Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 52:44


    What is the mindset of a successful woman entrepreneur?  Gwendolyn Dolske partners with TheModernDayWife.com to interview five women in business.  How does one start?  How does one handle obstacles?  Rest? Balance?  This episode has advice and inspiration for anyone pursuing business.  Much thanks to Nev Tomic, Robin Ackerman, Jamie Jensen, Raana Kashani Gregg, and Cherie Monson.  Our guests' websites: https://labeautefatale.com https://www.bhaestheticmedics.com https://www.lunaescent.com https://piperbluemakeup.com https://clmcreations.com Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use offer code The Details for 1 month free premium subscription: https://www.newsly.me Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

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