The More Ships Change the More They Stay the Same

In this episode we talk about a number issues in personal identity, especially as they arise in pop culture. We talk to some young philosophers about whether they think we persist through time. Finally, we perform a few brain transplants just for kicks.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The UFO Files
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What Is It Like to Be a Groundhog?

In this episode we discuss the philosophical implications of being stuck in a time loop, as in Groundhog Day. We talk to some budding philosophers about whether they would opt to enter a Groundhog Day scenario for the possibility of becoming more virtuous. We also wish a Happy Death Day to a Russian Doll.

Music in this episode:

“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Loopster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Something Wicked This Way Comes!

In this episode we discuss the celebrated problem of evil. It is the second episode in our two part series on arguments for and against the existence of God. We interview John Garcia, Shairylann Lisonbee, Trip McCrossin, and John Collins. The discussion is lively and informative. Eventually we all get smited.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Gregorian Chant” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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It’s Not Turtles All The Way Down!

In this episode we talk to philosophers of religion about arguments for the existence of God. We interview Josh Rasmussen, Greg Spendlove, Chad Bogosian, and Rob Arp. The conversations were more fun than a church social.

“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Gregorian Chant” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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When Good Things Happen from Bad People

In this episode we discuss philosophical issues to works of art and philosophy produced by people who have engaged in extremely morally objectionable acts.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Secret of Tiki Island” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Loopster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Never Go in against a Philosopher When Death Is on the Line!

In this episode we discuss a number of interesting philosophical issues raised in The Princess Bride. We interview four contributors to our book The Princess Bride and Philosophy: Jerry Piven, Jamie Watson, Laura Guidry-Grimes, and Don Fallis. We also storm the castle, defeat the Dread Pirate Roberts, and win a battle of wits.

Music in this episode:

“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Heroic Age” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Stop the Worlds, I Want to Get Off!

In this episode we discuss the philosophical implications and underpinnings of the idea that there exists a multiverse. We interview some folks about their favorite instances of the multiverse in pop culture, and gush a lot about Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse!

Music in this episode:

“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Enter the Maze” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Project Plan

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The Jolly and the Good!

In this episode we discuss the ethics and metaphysics of everyone’s favorite delivery guy! We interview some folks about their own experiences with old St. Nick, and we make it crystal clear why we don’t deserve lumps of coal in our stockings!

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Christmas Fairy

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Pinky Perky

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Cinematic Christmas Advertising

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I’ll Make You an Argument You Can’t Refute!

In this episode we discuss the points of intersection between philosophy and gangster films (and gangster television!). We interview Dr. Dan Wack and answer the age old question: what would you rather have, a gun or a cannoli?

Music in this episode:

“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Deadly Roulette” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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