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A place to come and relax. To talk about any and everything you can imagine. We want YOU to be involved throughout the entire podcast! Have questions or suggestions? Email us at PhilosophyOTC@gmail.com, find us on Instagram @PhilosophyOTC and on patreon.com/philosophyotc for bonus content and our exclusive bookclub!

Jordan Walz & Ryan Wright


    • Aug 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    Latest episodes from Philosophy on the Couch

    Philosophy by the Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 39:27


    The first episode of season 4. A bonfire. What more can a person ask for??? Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    1 Year Anniversary Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 37:44


    WOO HOO! 1 year down! We take a look back at some of our favorite segments in this very special episode. Thanks for listening and enjoying the last year with us! Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    Next week will be better...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 2:33


    Apologies everyone.. Next week we'll have something special in store, because it's a special day for the podcast. Tune in to find out why! Also, check out Ryan's adventure in eating only what he can hunt, fish, grow, and forage over on our youtube channel! Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    Special Guest: Kevin Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 67:50


    This week we have Special guest Kevin Miles on the show to talk about all things healing. Also we bring up a couple of camp stories, and Ryan (and I) respond to last weeks take over episode. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    Philosophy Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 49:07


    That's right, the episode you've all been waiting for *drum roll* The wives takeover the podcast in this thrilling episode! Tune in to hear what they have to say about a myriad of topics. Support this podcast

    Crime and Confessions, also other stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 46:43


    This week we talk justice to overthrowing the government. With some treason sprinkled in for good measure. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    Philosophy while gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 43:01


    A missing week and a day late!? What is happening.... Alas, here is the long awaited episode that was meant for yesterdays publication, reliving the glory(?) days of the bachelor life. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjm0xsEFwSKNRTtrI8E95Q Support this podcast

    r/askreddit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 49:48


    This week we answer some "hot" questions from the subreddit, r/askreddit. Not sure what that means? No worries! It's an internet forum where people go to ask their burning questions. Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Youtube: just search for philosophy on the couch, we aren't cool enough for a specialized url yet. Support this podcast

    Special Guest: Nick Trout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 62:51


    This week we have special guest Nick Trout. We cover a wide variety of topics and things get deep. Enjoy! Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    A listener submitted question, Book Club, Potato Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 41:24 Transcription Available


    It's all here - your questions answered, a sneak peak into the POTC Book Club, and some latest and greatest fashion advice for 2021! P.S. Jordan hasn't showered in WEEKS... Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Boats, Home, Supper (?) time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 52:55


    This week we talk about boats and homes!... Also what time is supper time? Hint: It's not after 7pm. Also you can hear the chicks peepin like crazy this episode. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Odd news (lunch special)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 30:18


    This weeks lunch special coming at you with some odd news from 2020. Enjoy! Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    2 Minute Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 41:50


    A whole episode dedicated to 2 minute topics. No specified subject, just non-stop questions. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Nothing, Guilty Pleasures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 48:28


    This week we talk about nothing and guilty pleasures... and Ryan is rude to me. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Becoming cultured

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 52:22


    That's right, who's high class? All our listeners, that's who! In this episode we attempt to become a little more cultured and discuss how that could happen. Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    DMV, Chore Distribution, and Side Hustles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 39:55


    That's right, your favorite place to wait in line, the DMV, and my most recent experience there. Who does what at home, and getting some extra scratch. Support this podcast

    Middle names, Ryans Detox, Forced Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 53:03


    Yeeeaaaaa Patatas, what's your middle name? We start by sharing ours, then Ryan talks about his time without his phone (and many other electronics) and wrap up the episode with a new segment we call, FORCED OPPOSITION. We make the other defend a question they don't know... or in my (Jordan) case, disagree with deeply. patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc email: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    "On the road" 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 33:33


    This week we recap our on the road episode that mysterious vanished. We visited Crosby, MN to get Rafferty's Pizza. We also talk about the post apocalyptic Philosophy Kingdom and wash it all down with some energy drink talk. Support this podcast

    Special Guest: Tyler Grunewald

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 79:22


    This week we have special guest Tyler Grunewald. We get into a handful of topics, from working at a radio station to all things movies/TV. Enjoy! Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Twitter/insta: @philosophyotc Email us at: philosophyotc@gmail.com Youtube: COMING SOON! Support this podcast

    Tires, Life expectancy, phone call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 47:49


    This week we talk about tires, what would happen if the average life expectancy changed. Finished out with a phone call from a very grumpy easter bunny. Find us on patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta/twitter @philosophyotc or email us at philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Cereal, Jealousy, Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 37:41


    Spring is here! Right??? But first, we talk about cereal, and how jealous Ryan is of me (jk... or am I?) Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email us: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/Twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Shower or Bath, Daylight Savings, and Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 35:34


    This week we take on listener posed questions. In a head to head battle, Showers vs Baths. Daylight Savings, does it make sense? And we finish the episode out with some restaurant etiquette (kind of), in the form of tipping. Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc email us at: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Lunch special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 34:48


    This week we bring you a new format. The lunch special! We go from ketchup to criminal justice reform. Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email us: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Special Guest: Dave Endicott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 67:51


    This week we have a special guest! Dave Endicott, Central Lakes College Dean of Staples Campuses, Nursing, and Grants. I can't even think of anything witty to say about it, it's just a blast! Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Insta/Twitter: @philosophyotc or email us at philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Chivalry and eating in the car

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 42:08


    This week we talk chivalry and eating in the car. We also talk about some crazy stuff, and a snippet of my (least) favorite thing, podcast ASMR. Find us on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email us at: Philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    The Philosophy of Dance, Participation Trophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 47:39


    This week we build a couch fort! We also talk a bit about our lives before we hop into the incredibly deep subject of dance. We wrap things up with our thoughts on the pros and cons of participation awards/trophies. Check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email us: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Philosophy on Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 53:48


    This week we are on the ice! Fishing on the ice. Fishing through the ice.. whatever. We also have a guest with us! Returning to the "couch" is everyones favorite wilderness man, Joe. Check out the patreon page: patreon.com/philosophyotc Email us at: philosophyotc@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Ethical dilemma, quitting while you're ahead, sneak peek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 43:46


    This week Ryan regales us with a couple of stories from his teen years, we also have some tough choices to make. A short listen at some book club content, and wrapped up with a quick debate on quitting while you're ahead. Check us out at any/all of these places! Please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you listen on, it genuinely helps. Thanks potatoes. Patreon.com/philosophyotc philosophyotc@gmail.com Twitter/Insta @philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Laughing at Kids, Deep Thoughts, Too Afraid to Ask

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 52:36


    This week we discuss wether or not it's okay to laugh when our kids "get hurt". Do we think too much as humans? And a plethora of questions that people are too afraid to ask. Support this podcast

    Would you rather, Humans, Philosophical Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 41:19


    This week we dive into a would you rather that leaves no winners (maybe...) Are humans better at creating or destroying, and we wrap it all up with a question from a listener! (Yes, a real listener, not just Ryan pretending this time!) As always, please feel free to reach out to us at philosophyotc@gmail.com or on Twitter/Instagram @philosophyotc Also check out the patreon page, there may be some free behind the scenes sneak peeks. patreon.com/philosophyotc Support this podcast

    Bracelets, When To Fight, Cabin Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 56:55


    This week we talk about bracelets and the age old question - do they make you more attractive? And, are we your Sensei? Probably. So we want you to ask yourself - are almost all fights avoidable? Does this episode sound crazy yet? Good, we close it out with Two Minute Topics - Cabin Fever edition! Want to be a real Potato? Head over to the patreon for bonus content (patreon.com/philosophyotc) Check us out on social media @philosophyotc twitter/insta or email us at philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Junk food, Resolutions, 2021, Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 41:19


    To kick off the season we start by talking about post-holiday junk food leftovers. How amazing we are at keeping our resolutions (or not), 2021; can it get any worse?? And the meanings of dreams, or maybe not. Thanks for joining us on the couch! Feeling saucy? Head over to the patreon for bonus content (patreon.com/philosophyotc) Check us out on social media @philosophyotc twitter/insta or email us at philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Christmas Special! Hohoho

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 46:22


    CONTENT ALERT: We talk about the reality of Santa. So if little ears are listening, you've been warned... (there is a small heads up before the news is broken at the 5 min mark, you can skip ahead to ~11m if you want to skip that discussion) That being said, we hope you've been having a fantastic holiday season! As per usual, we had a blast making this episode, enjoy! *Spoiler* We'll give out more info on the Patreon and merch once we get everything squared away! (hopefully S2E1) Support this podcast

    Thanksgiving Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 51:31


    What're you thankful for?? We certainly have a lot to talk about on the couch this special. Pass the turkey and stuffing please! Thank you everyone, for making this a great first season, we hope you enjoy the episode. Have a great Thanksgiving, and we'll see you in a few weeks for Christmas! Support this podcast

    Halloween Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 60:42


    Enjoy the Halloween special everyone! We had a blast making it. See you all in season 2! (Be on the lookout for special holiday episodes in the meantime) Support this podcast

    Grilling, Preparedness, Giving up, and Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 69:09


    Grilling, does it get any better, and is there ever a time to stop grilling? Is there such a thing as being too prepared? Should giving up ever be an option? How much does Ryan cheat at board games? (TONS) Support this podcast

    Midlife Crisis, Existentialism, Pizza II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 65:51


    This week we talk about the joys of mid life crises which turns into having the regular existential crisis. But manage to end on one of the best notes you could possibly land on, pizza! Join us on Insta/twitter: @philosophyotc or email us: philosophyotc@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Philosophical Advice, Binge Watching TV, and Word Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 58:15


    This week we talk about a new segment we are adding, and give you a sneak peek. It really is just the tip of the advice-berg. Our thoughts on binge watching shows, and the correct way to say controversial words. Support this podcast

    Netflix, A.I., Dad Jokes, and Button Pushing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 59:33


    This week we talk about Netflix recommendations, Artificial Intelligence and what the future potentially holds. How dad jokes are great, right? We also discover that we may be kind of awful with just how much we like to push our wives buttons, sometimes (most of the time) too far. Support this podcast

    Philosophy on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 63:15


    This week we're on the road, headed to a local eatery. The topics are off the cuff, talking about whatever comes to mind. Apologies if the audio is sub-par, we'll be in the studio next week (probably) Support this podcast

    Hunting stories, Humanity, Our Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 64:42


    This week we recap some of our favorite experiences of our hunting trip to Montana. Can humanity unite in the event of an alien invasion, which spirals into how humanity will end (our opinions anyway) But wrap things up with a lightning round of "Two Minute Topics" - Favorites edition. Support this podcast

    Steak, Medicinal Plants, Entertainment, Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 65:14


    This week we discuss the proper doneness of steak (it's rare..?), Medicinal plants, are they beneficial or just snake (essential) oil, can you ever have too much entertainment, and the greatly debated flats or drummies. Support this podcast

    SpongeBob, Wilderness Bathroom, World safety, Ticks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 48:26


    In this episode we talk about how amazing (or not) SpongeBob is, where to do #2 when you find yourself without a commode, how the world we live in has change in regards to how safe we feel, and a would you rather questions with no good choices. Stick around! Hit us up on Instagram and Twitter @philosophyotc or email us at PhilosophyOTC@gmail.com Support this podcast

    Books, Self Sustainability, Fact Checkers, and Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 61:18


    This week we dive into the world of books! Sort of... What self sustainability may look like for you. Fact checking the fact checkers, and the age old question, to microwave or not to microwave (pizza) Follow us on Twitter @PhilosophyOTC! Support this podcast

    Mountain Lions, Social Media, Envelopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 61:36


    In this weeks episode we tackle the question of what we would do if a mountain lion attacks, the liberation we feel from dumping social media, and the proper(?) way to open envelopes. Follow us on Twitter @PhilosophyOTC! Support this podcast

    Bread, Safe Driver, Evil Inside, Sandwiches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 57:12


    Today we talk about bread, are safe driver discounts actually safe? The evil inside us all, and everyones favorite; Sandwiches! Support this podcast

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