Dr. David Egan | What It Means To Be Human | Philosophy | #106 HR
My friend Dr. David Egan stops by to discuss what it means to be human. We discuss technology, capitalism and the consumer culture in the west and the effect of the philosophy and life of humans. We also discuss some of the great philosophers ranging in age and outlook on the human condition. This is a fun and interesting conversation with an incredible human being!
Dr. Janice Kenney | Saving The World With Microbes | Geochemist | #105 HR
My friend Dr. Janice stops by to discuss her research into the remediation of pollution, especially with microbes! There have thankfully be some advancement in remediation of things like chromium and uranium that can be achieved with our favorite unsung heroes, microbes! I also ask how Dr. Kenney she became interested in the environment, microbiology and remediation! This is an incredible conversation with a brilliant human being!
Dr. Barry Popkin | The Truth About Sugar | #104 Homeless Romantic
My friend Dr. Barry Popkin stops by to talk about the dangers of sugar and also the difficulty in passing legislation to help regulate it globally. It’s no secret that the obesity crises was brought on by sugary snacks and drinks. Dr. Popkin explains how we never were a snacking species and also never had this amount of sugar in our diets. This is an amazing conversation with an incredible human being
Justin Lepard | Late Stage Capitalism | Musician | #103 HR
My friend Justin Lepard stops by to discuss his musical journey, life in a van and late stage capitalism. We talk about defecating in plastic bags, libertarians and the decline of western civilization. We also talk about the power of music and the priority of the age we live in. This is a very interesting and enlightening conversation with a brilliant human being!
Dan Piraro | Art, Psychedelics & Mexico | Artist & Cartoonist | #102 HR
My friend Dan Piraro stops by to chat about his journey as an artist as well as his journey as a human being on a bizarre planet. We discuss the joys and trials of living in Mexico. We also discuss his infamous Bizarro comic strip and his connection to animals and the natural world. This is a fun and inspiring conversation with a brilliant and humorous human being!
Prof. Gayle V. Fischer | Sexuality & Gender | Professor of History | #101 HR
My friend Professor Gayle V. Fischer stops by to discuss gender, sexuality and the history of clothing. We discuss the latest trends of incels & the Tinder effect. We also discuss the evolution of sexuality from the 19th century until today. This is a fun and interesting conversation with a fantastic human being!
Shane Sterling | This Man is Over 50 and RAW VEGAN! | Raw Vegan Rising | #100 HR
My friend Shane Sterling stops by to discuss his journey in becoming a raw Vegan as well as his secrets for building mass as a weight lifter. We also discuss the idea of juice fasting and the benefits of a raw diet. He is not only fit and trim but looks incredibly young for his age and I can’t help but to think the secret is in his diet. This is an uplifting conversation with an inspiring human being!
Jonathan Zatlin | History of Antisemitism | Professor of History | #99 HR
My friend Jonathan Zatlin stops by to discuss the history of antisemitism in Germany and the historical symptoms of rising fascism. We also discuss the strategies the Nazi party used t slowly disenfranchise and essentially trap the Jews in Germany by taking their money and ability to leave . We also exchange stories about our time in Germany and dealing with the German Polizei. This is a very intense and interesting conversation with a brilliant human being!
Bill Ayers | Anarchism & Socialism | Weathermen Underground | #98 HR
My friend Bill Ayers stops by to talk about his time in the resistance against the war in Vietnam, imperialism and racism in America. We also discuss the psychology of the right wing and the danger of fascism. Bill Ayers tells us about the subjective nature of freedom and insight on how to empathize better in society. Bernadine Dohrn is in the background hooting emphatically watching the World Cup. This is an inspiring and intelligent conversation with a brilliant and compassionate human being.
Dr. Ulf Hohmann | A Brief History of Raccoons | Zoologist | #97 HR
My friend Ulf Hohmann stops by to tell us about his research into the world of raccoons. We discuss the history of raccoons in Germany and their current status as an invasive species. We also discuss the history of the name raccoon as well as the German name: Waschbär. This is an enlightening conversation with a interesting human being!