Ever wanted to learn a little about Philosophy? Love Pop Culture? Then this is the place for you! Every week we will pick a current topic in Pop Culture and discuss the topic itself, and some philosophical ideas as they relate to that topic. Topics will include everything from Movies to Comic Books…
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! we go deep on The Godfather Part 1. Is Michael a good man? Is he virtuous? What is good? What is virtuous? We'll try to sort it out. Part one of a two part discussion.
This week on PhilosoPOP! we discuss all things Conspiracy Theory!
In this episode of PhilosoPOP! We discuss all things Comedy! From stand-up to movies, and the philosophy of laughter. It's a good time. Come along!
This week on PhilosoPOP! We are joined by Nick "Grimm" Green to discuss all things Disney! Nick and Dr. Johnny are huge fans and have a lot to talk about. Nick will also tell us about "Galaxy's Edge", the new Star Wars attraction at Disney Land. We had a ball and hope you enjoy it too!
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! We discuss all things Avengers Endgame! With special guest Dr. Kony Park, we will get into the story, the characters, and the philosophy of Time Travel. We throw down our Pop Five Hollywood Villains and warp our brains with time travel. With apologies to Doc and Marty, let's get to it! Come along!
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! We discuss all things game of Thrones! Our guest Justin Conway is a superfine and helps us navigate the dirt roads of Westeros. We also dive into what makes a King a King and, isn't there a better way?
In this episode of PhilosoPOP! we Bull$#!% our way all the way to the end. We Bull$#!% with our buddy Josh and we even direct what it is to Bull$#!%. How is it different from lying? Is it different? We will get to the bottom of it this week!
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! we dive into the philosophy of Sports! This week we focus on a few ideas that involve football. Our guest is the biggest sports fan we know, Mr. Brad Leftin! All the usual segments are here so come along. 1, 2, 3, Break!
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! We talk all things Beatles. the Beatles are Dr. Johnny's favorite band, so he has a lot to say. We dive into their catalouge, their influence on other artists, and their mantra: "All You Need is Love"... or is it? Come along on the Philosophical Mystery Tour!
On this episode our topic is The Philosophy of Santa Clause! We discuss whether Santa is real or not and how to prove it. Also, how do we do we treat the idea of Santa with our kids. Stay until the very end because we have a special guest to give us his opinion on the matter. Caution: Spoilers!
On this episode of PhilosoPOP! we talk all things Die Hard! The whole show is a throwback to the 80's. Come with us as we discuss whether or not terrorism is ever morally permissible and if Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. Special Guest Garret Brown!
On this episode we talk all about one of our favorite shows, The Good Place. Many philosophical ideas to discuss here and we get to most of them. If you love Kristen Bell (and who doesn't?) sit back and give a listen!
On this episode we discuss all things Horror! Our special guest, Caitlin Armstrong, is our resident expert. She knows her stuff! Come with us as we get into the genre and also talk about the Paradox of Horror. Why do we love these movies so much?
In this episode we talk all things collectibles! From Comic Books to Video Disks! We also discuss the Ethics of collecting and collectors. Special Guest Q Quigley!
On this week's episode we discuss all things Rick and Morty with our special guest Nick "Grimm" Green! We'll talk about favorite episodes, characters, and how it all ties into the philosophical topic of Existentialism. Don't miss it!
On this week's episode we talk all things Bill Murray! We, of course, focus on the classic hilarious movie Groundhog Day. Along with all of our favorite moments in the film, we dive into the idea of Virtue Ethics as applied to Phil Conners' life and the journey through his Groundhog Days.
In this episode we discuss Rob Reiner's classic "The Princess Bride". We also dive into the philosophy of David Hume and what it takes to be a miracle.
In this episode we discuss all things Indiana Jones! Also, we dive into the philosophical idea of Pascal's Wager.
In this episode we discuss Mr. Rogers, the new documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor", and the philosophy of emotions. Special guest Dr. Bonnie Boudreaux.
In this episode we discuss all things Bourbon! Also, is our mind part of our body? We'll dive into Qualia and the Explanatory Gap!
In this episode we discuss The Big Lebowski and how the Taoist Philosophy connects with The Dude!
In this episode we discuss the movie Inception! We dive into the story, characters, and find links between the plot and the idea of the Experience Machine!
In this episode we discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story. We talk all things Solo and the philosophical idea of Ethical Egoism. Spoiler Alert!
In this episode we discuss Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War and some philosophical ideas that Dr. Johnny identified in the movie. In the Get Your Phil section we consider Thanos and the Repugnant Conclusion!
In this episode we discuss the philosophy of Super Heroes from Batman to The Hulk. We touch on such philosophical ideas as what it takes to be a Super Hero, personal identity, moral motivation, and immortality.