Probing politics to pop culture
On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter and 7 other people, were killed in a tragic helicopter accident. Since then, many people have mourned his passing, while at the same time many have remembered Kobe’s controversial past. Joshua and David discuss the good and the bad details of Bryant’s life while also ...
The Democratically-controlled government of Virginia has voted to enact new gun laws, and it was met with very large protests at the state capitol. What are these laws, what are the arguments in support of and in opposition to these laws, and what do these laws mean with regard to the 2nd Amendment? Join Joshua ...
Questions about baby hands, superpowers, and time travel abound as Joshua and David once again probe the game “Would You Rather.” Round of drinks: “Stark” toasted porter by Reformation Brewery
Qasem Soleimani, a brutal thug with numerous ties to terrorist organizations, has been assassinated by the United States. But Soleimani was also the second most powerful person in Iran and the leader of its Quds Force. His assassination has increased tensions between Iran and the U.S., with many people on both sides pushing for war. ...
New year, new you? According to statistics…probably not. Most people who make resolutions don’t follow through with them. But why? Join Josh and David for a round while they probe their own resolutions and the reasons that most people fail at them. Round of drinks: Berling Hibiscus Margaritas
This week, it’s all about Nazis…from another dimension. The hit Amazon series “Man in the High Castle” explores a possible world where the Allies lost World War II. Join Joshua and David for a round of drinks while they probe this concept, review the series as a whole, and discuss other alternate histories that need ...
The holiday season is a time for cheer, celebration, and…angrily tweeting at companies which produce commercials that offend you. Peloton recently found themselves in this kind of hot water with a recent commercial for one of their products. Join Joshua and David for a round while they discuss this controversy and the broader context of ...
This week’s episode is all about those nipples. But if you thought this fight for equality was just an excuse to see topless ladies in public, then you’ve misunderstood what this movement is really all about. Join Joshua and David for a round as they discuss what this fight really means. Round of drinks: Bourbon ...
Political discussions can get heated. These are important issues that affect people’s lives. But where is the line between balancing our passion for the topic and having constructive conversations? Round of drinks: Sinister Cider with Bacardi 151
Religion is as old as mankind itself. What function did it serve in the past? What function does it serve now? And, does mankind still have a need for it going forward? Joshua and David these questions as well as their own experiences with religion. Round of drinks: The Rusty Nail