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ODIN is a podcast production club that brings valuable information and examples of civil dialogue to Virginia Tech and the surrounding community. We hope to convince our fellow Americans to bring their ideas to the public square and discuss them openly and respectfully. Open dialogue of this type ma…

ODIN

  • Mar 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 22 EPISODES


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CoronaCast 1!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 48:32


The team discusses the changes in life that result from a global pandemic. We talk about social isolation, american work culture, and the desire to live a simpler life.

Suffering and Wildlife Conservation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 46:11


How does animal suffering compare to human suffering? Do we have a right to conserve wildlife?

Vibes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 31:16


Max and Rich discuss the complex and beautiful phenomenon that is 'vibes'. Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Love and Transcendence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 32:51


Eric, Max, Rich, Blake, May and Alper tackle some difficult questions- what is love? What is the transcendent? Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Intergenerational Conflict in Jordanian Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 23:38


We compared the Jordanian Netflix series, Jinn, to the award-winning Jordanian film, Theeb, and discussed the tension between Arab generations in regards to Jordanian cinema and how it is portrayed on both sides.

Rationalization

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 38:05


Both individuals and groups like to believe that their actions are a direct result of rational decision making. In reality many of our actions take place without conscious thought, and we only develop a story afterwards in order to explain what we've done to ourselves and others. ODIN's Execs explores the consequences of this peculiarity of human thought as well as how and if we should try to overcome it. Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Climate Change - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 52:47


Is climate change truly the biggest biggest threat that the world faces? What are our possible paths forward? We discuss these topics and more with special guest John Conte, the Activism Chair of Virginia Tech's Young Americans for Freedom.   Why Thorium Rocks- Sam O'Nella Academy Young Americans for Freedom at VT: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/yafvt Here are some resources to learn more about Climate Change and potential solutions: NASA's evidence for Climate Change NOAA's reports on Climate Change William Nordhaus' Prize Lecture Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Climate Change - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 61:10


Sofia, Addison, Max and Eric discuss the causes and severity of Climate Change, and what we can do as individuals and a society to mitigate the negative impacts of our changing climate. We'll be continuing this conversation on Tuesday, April 2nd. Feel free to email us at ODINSpeak@gmail.com if you'd like to join our recording session! Here are some resources to learn more about Climate Change and potential solutions: NASA's evidence for Climate Change NOAA's reports on Climate Change William Nordhaus' Prize Lecture Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Higher Education

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 39:55


Recorded at ODIN's very first interest meeting, students discuss some of their experiences as undergraduates and their reasons for pursuing higher education. We also talk a bit about alternative paths to higher education, and problems with the accumulation of student debt. Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Student Symposium Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 1:01


Our President gives an update and introduction on the opening of our Student Symposium discussions to the general public. For our first discussion on March 6, we'll start recording around 6:45. If you're interested in audio equipment, feel free to come by at 6! Facebook Event (March 6, 2019) GobblerConnect Event   Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Prayer, Meditation, & Harmony

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 38:55


A spiritual practice of prayer or meditation is near universal to all religions and has even been proven useful to those who claim no faith. In this episode we explore some different forms of meditative practices and what they can do for you. For scholarly papers on the Neurological Effects of Mindfulness and Meditation, check out The Lazar Lab's home page: Sara Lazar, Ph.D. If you're interested in joining a religious organization at Virginia Tech, here are the two we talked about today: CRU at Virginia Tech SSA at Virginia Tech Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

What is Sikhism?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 15:01


The idea of God or gods is something that is present throughout all of human culture. In this episode ODIN and guests discuss the concept of and the search for God through several different lenses.   If you're interested in joining a religious organization at Virginia Tech, here are the two we talked about today: CRU at Virginia Tech SSA at Virginia Tech Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Toxic Masculinity - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 50:44


Students at Virginia Tech continue the discussion on Toxic Masculinity. What's the appropriate setting for men to court women they're interested in? When are guys being creepy? What are some positive masculine values that men should strive to embody? Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Toxic Masculinity - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 45:16


ODIN's members discuss their reactions and analysis of the Gillette ad and its cultural response. At what level do masculine traits become toxic? How appropriate is it for corporations to dictate ethical values? Was this ad purely a marketing move? Send all inquiries & pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com!   Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Integrating the Self

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 31:19


In this short, a few of ODIN's core members discuss the process of individuation as first described by Carl Jung and how the pursuit of this process can not only give fulfillment to the individual but help society as a whole. Send all inquiries & pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com! If you're interested in joining a religious organization at Virginia Tech, here are the two we talked about today: CRU at Virginia Tech SSA at Virginia Tech Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Expert Opinion E1: Shannon Puebla on Health and Fitness Myths

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 54:41


Shannon Puebla is a recent graduate of the Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise program at Virginia Tech and an experienced personal trainer. In this interview we discuss some of the most common misconceptions in the fitness world as well as some of the easier ways to implement healthy living into your lifestyle. Send all inquiries and pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com   Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Monogamy & Polygamy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 27:41


Members of ODIN discuss Monogamy & Polygamy along with the larger implications these behaviors have on society and the individuals involved in these relationships. Send all inquiries & pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com!   Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Science & Spirituality

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 8:47


Members of ODIN explore the conflicts (or lack thereof) between Science & Spirituality. We  also discuss some of the conflicts between Sam Harris' and Jordan Peterson's beliefs on Science & Spirituality. Let us know what you think by tweeting us @ODIN_Speak !  Email inquiries & pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com If you're interested in joining a religious organization at Virginia Tech, here are the two we talked about today: CRU at Virginia Tech SSA at Virginia Tech Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

God & Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 6:33


In this short clip, we discuss our views on God & Religion, and how our views have changed over time. Send all inquiries and pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com! If you're interested in joining a religious organization at Virginia Tech, here are the two we talked about today: CRU at Virginia Tech SSA at Virginia Tech Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

Expert Opinion E0: Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 2:07


ODIN's Chief Editor, Addison, introduces our Expert Opinion playlist. Be sure to checkout our upcoming episodes of Expert Opinion and send all inquiries and pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com!

Executive Suite E0: The State of Dialogue

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 52:46


In our debut episode, our founders discuss their reasons for starting ODIN, the problems they see with civil and online dialogue, and the way that podcasts might help alleviate the adverse effects of less robust forms of communication. Send all inquiries and pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com!

Student Symposium E1: Prison & Guns

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 64:20


In the first episode of our Student Symposium playlist, we discuss Prison Reform and Gun Issues with our friend Jake, along with Kristin & Bence, two executive members of the Political Science Club at Virginia Tech. Send all inquiries and pitches to ODINSpeak@gmail.com Check us out on social media for more ODIN: ODIN's Facebook ODIN's Twitter: @ODIN_Speak ODIN's Youtube Support us with a one-time or monthly donation through Patreon: ODIN's Patreon

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