Conversations are the lifeblood of human interaction and if they’re engaging and lively, all the better. Join hosts Chris and Jeff each week as they tackle different topics from the crazy and the funny to the sane and the serious. If you believe that it’s OK to laugh and be entertained while learning something, this show is for you.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 11 hours 20 minutes
E15 - The Kennedy Assassination
No other single event conjures up as many conspiracy theories as the JFK assassination. Was Oswald the only shooter? Were there other people behind the plot? Tune in as we dive into this tragic event and try to sort out fact from fiction.
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E14 - The Case for Cursing
Do you curse? Of course you do. And guess what? Science says it can be beneficial! As with pretty much everything else though, there’s a time and place for it. Tune in as we uncover what it means to mindfully curse. Also, what are the top ten curse words used on Twitter? Finally, we reveal our favorite curse words.
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E13 - Seinfeldian Scenarios and Scary News Stories
Do you dread small talk? If you died alone, how long would it take before someone discovered your body? Are you stuck in an outdated fashion? Also, why you should watch what you wear on the subway, and why you should never, ever forget your password. These are the super-serious topics we cover in this week’s episode.
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E12 - The Mafia
This week, it’s the Mafia. The mob. Organized Crime. La Cosa Nostra. We’re fascinated by it—the power, the money, the people, and the methods. A lot of interesting facts for you this week. Also, find out how the actual Mafia had a role in The Godfather. And finally, we talk about our favorite Mafia movies.
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E11 - The Happiest Countries and the Price of Happiness
Are you happy? Where you live and how much money you make go a long way toward determining that. This week, we look at the happiest countries and how much money it takes to be happy. Spoiler alert: the U.S. is not one of the ten happiest countries.
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E10 - Book Bans and Topless Women
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All over America, people are trying to ban books from libraries. Who’s trying to get these books banned and why? Also, what happened when two University of Utah students showed up topless to a football game?
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E9 - The Staircase Review
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In December of 2001, Michael Peterson says he found his wife, Kathleen, at the bottom of their staircase, bleeding profusely and barely breathing. He claims she fell down the stairs, but he was ultimately charged with her murder. This week, we review The Staircase—both the documentary and the miniseries—and the case itself. Was it murder or just an unfortunate accident?
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E8 - Botched Executions
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This week, we look at the death penalty—our views on it, execution methods, and botched executions. Which execution method is the most botched? Which one is the most effective? Also, what would be our preferred execution method, and what would we choose for our last meal?
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E7 - America the Oligarchy and Race
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This week we look at a study, the conclusion of which is that America is an oligarchy. Also, is racism taught or is it inborn? And who’s funnier—Chris Rock or Eddie Murphy?
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- 0:00:28 Welcome/Intro
- 0:00:42 Disclaimer
- 0:01:21 America the Oligarchy
- 0:22:26 Race
- 0:36:36 Contact/Rate/Subscribe
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E6 - Quiet Quitting, Student Loans, and a Murderous Owl
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Is quiet quitting really a form of quitting, or is it just finding a proper work-life balance? Also, we look at student loan forgiveness. And finally, could an owl be the responsible culprit in the Michael Peterson murder case?
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