Martin, a self confessed beer nerd takes his lifelong friend Dan on a beer-curious journey from mass produced lager and in to the wonderful world of craft beer. Each episode Martin will choose an increasingly more complex beer to test Dan’s taste buds and take him one step further away from his standard lager of preference If Martin succeeds in serving up a brew that tickles the taste buds of enjoyment then we will exclaim together ”The Lager’s Off!”
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Cheese making at home with Gavin Webber
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Starting Jan 1, 2025! A podcast about masculinity at the intersection of queerness, ability, comedy, and love. Hosted by musician-comedian Laser Webber (the Doubleclicks) and writer-model-actor Colin Buckingham!
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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out WHY. This podcast is to help you find out "WHY." We interview every job and ask them WHY they started their passion so that you can find your dream job too! Hosted by Kojo Thompson. Follow us on all Social Media:@WhyiNetwork Contact: [email protected]
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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
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The podcast discussing Doctor Who the way it was meant to be watched: in chronological order, one clip at a time, starting at the big bang and ending with the heat death of the universe!
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Are you blind when you're born? Can you see in the dark? Join us every week for an in-depth exploration of the ineffable, effable, effanineffable history of the movie and musical behemoth Cats. PodCats was recently featured on This American Life episode 695, "Everyone's a Critic."
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The philosophy of fun | Myriam François, Freya India, James Tartaglia
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50:35The essential philosophy of fun Do we need to have fun or is it an unnecessary excess? Are we living in an age of fun's decline, what with the moralism and strictures of Gen Z, or is there something else going on? On this panel, our three guests - philosopher James Tartaglia, film-maker Myriam François, and writer Freya India - dive into the idea o…
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Neoliberalism: A Soviet nightmare | Abby Innes
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31:25There is an old Soviet joke, ‘Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Communism is its exact opposite.’ On the surface, neoliberalism, with its emphasis on free markets, competition and privatisation, is as far removed as possible from the Soviet Union. But behind the policies, could they be guided by the same false utopianism? Abby Innes, pr…
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In this episode we discuss the new Pope, Everyman Cinema and Dan's love of cloths and get heckled by a bird. Beer is Crush Depth by Otherworld Brewing!By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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Featuring special guests Laser Webber, Riley Silverman, Dan Peck, Emily Henry, Michael Nixon, Lemar Harris, Jessica Reiner-Harris, Ivy Hanover, Amy Vorpahl, Sara Caplan, Josh Closs, Vera Wylde, Will Overgard, Kevin Burnard, Dino Andrade, and Dave Bulmer. ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitch…
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The dark side of chasing rewards | Paul Bloom, Nancy Sherman, and Dan Ariely
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46:48Something for nothing Do rewards and incentives damage our humanity? In much of our personal and professional lives, we receive rewards for good behaviour and carrying out our responsibilities. But, evidence now suggests there are risks to this approach. Studies show rewards can damage wellbeing, fostering dependence and undermining our own sense o…
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In this episode we discuss our favourite YouTube channels, going on a cruise and Martin talks about his latest posh restaurant visit. Beer is Raspberry Ripple sour by Yonder.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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51. Will Sasso: Into the Sasso-verse (Doctor Who: The Movie) with Dave Bulmer
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1:15:09Dave Bulmer: YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/DemonTomatoDave BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/demontomatodave.bsky.social Sonic the Comic the Podcast: https://stctp.zone Serious Disness Podcast: https://seriousdisness.wigglehe.com/ A Complete History of Doctor Who: https://youtube.com/watch?v=828rVOsSifg ============== Stitches in Time website a…
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Rethinking the Enlightenment | Historian Aviva Chomsky
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26:24The spectre of the Enlightenment What the Enlightenment a net positive or a net negative? Or is that the wrong question, and should we look at it simply as a historical period? Join Professor of History Aviva Chomsky as she dissects one of the most important periods in modern history from the lens of a critical historian. The Enlightenment was not …
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Was Karl Marx misunderstood? | Terry Eagleton on the forgotten ideals of Marxism
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24:23Why Marx was right Having fallen out of favour around the turn of the century, Marxism is now back in fashion, often playing the role of an alternative to the increasingly right-wing politics of the modern world. Once the guiding ideology of Korean guerillas and Hampstead screenwriters alike, Marxism is back and taking universities and intellectual…
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Dan talks about his Easter mishaps, Martin apologise for his. Beer is A Sheep Named Su by BaaBaa Brewhouse.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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50. The Bovvered Bride (The Runaway Bride) with Dave Bulmer
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1:04:49Dave Bulmer: YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/DemonTomatoDave BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/demontomatodave.bsky.social Sonic the Comic the Podcast: https://stctp.zone Serious Disness Podcast: https://seriousdisness.wigglehe.com/ A Complete History of Doctor Who: https://youtube.com/watch?v=828rVOsSifg ============== Stitches in Time website a…
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The power and the pitfalls of narrative | Matthew Beaumont, Ruth Padel, and Theodore Dalrymple
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42:34Lost in stories Is life a story or a sequence of events? Our narratives enable us to make sense of the complex, often confusing, world that we live in. And yet there is a risk that rather than helping us to truly understand this world, narratives can hide reality from us, providing delusional states of mind in its place. From witch hunts to cults, …
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Part 2 of our North East Special. This time we have Tirimasu from Donzoko and Black Wave from Vaux.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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49. Manic-Pixie-Dream-Girl-ing Each Other (Doomsday)
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41:00The Tenth Doctor says goodbye to Rose Tyler in this 57-second clip from "Doomsday" (4306 BC).==============Stitches in Time website and socials available here:https://linktr.ee/whostitchedEditing and music by Becca McGlynn.Art by Mandy Oquendo.Logo by Ben Paddon.Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.…
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Reflections on mental health today | Interview | Susie Orbach
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23:02The dark side of 'mental health' with Susie Orbach Why are psychotherapy, psychology, psychoanalysis, therapy so popular today? Do these respond to a new need in our society or are they evolutions of age-old human approaches to resolution and knowing oneself? Join psychotherapist and psychoanalyst (famously Princess Diana's therapist!) Susie Orbach…
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Part 1 of a 2 part North East UK Beer special. Beer is Stottie Beer and Tormit Heed by Firebrick Brewery.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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48. A Secret Show Only Seen By Writers of Better Shows (The Web of Fear, Pt 1) with Dino Andrade
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1:29:51Dino Andrade on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dino.andrade/ Jump Leads: https://audio.jumpleads.zone/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.…
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The life and philosophy of Peter Singer | In conversation with Myriam François
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25:56Peter Singer is one of the world's leading philosophers, renowned for his challenging and often controversial views. From animal ethics to effective altruism, Singer has shaped the philosophical landscape. In this episode we uncover the key events in his life that led to his ideas, and hear him answer his critics and defend the convictions that hav…
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The price of everything, value of nothing | Politics series | Daniel Susskind, Abby Innes, Will Hutton, Richard Kibble
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51:30Under capitalism, it can be hard to disentangle an idea of 'value' from that which the market sets as 'valuable' - that is to say, expensive items. Is the price mechanism in any way a useful or accurate way of representing value, or are we unable to measure what we really value through it? Join our panel of four diverse social scientists to make se…
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In this episode we discuss wasabi peas, being a psychic and chopped onions. Beer is Imperial Jakehead by Wylam.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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47. Put One in The Master's Thigh (The Time Monster, Pt 4-5) with Dino Andrade
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1:06:24Dino Andrade on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dino.andrade/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.By Rebecca McGlynn
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The crisis of the new | Stanley Fish, Claire Hynes, and Martin Puchner
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59:13Is genuine originality a realistic goal for artists? From fashion to fantasy, entertainment to enterprise, we seek the 'new' as the means to originality, change, and creativity. And for the most part, we imagine the new is always identifiable as a radical break from the past. But the nature of the new is more elusive and unknown than it first appea…
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After a short break the lads are back with tales from Benidorm, Dentists and Teemu. Beer is Rivington Barley wine 2024.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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Anime-Mom-With-A-Side-Braid Disease (Teeth)
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1:18:53Dawn learns to understand her body, and use it for revenge in this 1-hour, 34-minute long clip from "Teeth" (2007). Happy April Fool's Day!==============Stitches in Time website and socials available here:https://linktr.ee/whostitchedEditing and music by Becca McGlynn.Art by Mandy Oquendo.Logo by Ben Paddon.Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.…
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Sartre vs Baldwin | Joanna Kavenna, Jonathan Webber, and Marie-Elsa Bragg
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44:30We take it for granted that through language and communication we can learn about the experience of others. But it remains unknown whether we can fully know what it is like to be another human being. James Baldwin and Jean-Paul Sartre take radically different approaches. For Sartre, the experience of others is unknown to us. Fundamentally, we are a…
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The philosophy of geopolitics SPECIAL | Donald Trump, Homer's Odyssey, and Korean Web Novels
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43:55What do Friedrich Nietzsche, the Korean War, and Homer's Odyssey have in common? Join the team at the IAI for four articles about the history and philosophy of geopolitics, ranging from Nietzsche's impact on Russia's imperialist strategies to the importance of Ancient Greek tragedies during the decline of the West. Written by Slavoj Žižek, John Mil…
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46. The Jack-O-Lantern of Sauron (The Rings of Akhaten) with Kevin Burnard
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1:17:45Follow Kevin on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/scribblesscript.bsky.social ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.By Rebecca McGlynn
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The philosophy of dehumanisation | David Livingstone Smith
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31:21The philosophy of dehumanisation with David Livingstone Smith In this exclusive interview, philosopher David Livingstone Smith explores the history, nature, and evolution of dehumanisation. As what is 'acceptable' in society changes, so do the tactics of undercover dehumanisation. How can we identify these, and how might we progress? Smith's soluti…
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45. A Man Doing the Bare Minimum (The Green Death, Part 1) with Will Overgard
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1:21:11Will Overgard: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/viking_blonde BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/willovergard.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.overgard/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by…
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Consciousness is quantum mechanical | Stuart Hameroff
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30:10Consciousness is one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, but it remains barely understood, even defined. Across the world scholars of many disciplines - philosophy, science, social science, theology - are joined on a quest to understand this phenomenon. Tune into one of the more original and controversial thinkers at the forefront of …
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Defending panpsychism | Philosophers Philip Goff and Hilary Lawson
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25:37Metaphysics vs consciousness Panpsychism has recently become something of a household term in philosophical and scientific conversations alike. Deceivingly simple, it defends the view that consciousness is the primary 'stuff' of reality, and that all things have mind-like qualities. Join philosopher Philip Goff, one of the world's leading defenders…
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In this episode we discuss the band Black Lace, talk about road rage and Benidorm. Beer is Pizza Planet Extra Cheese by Make Make.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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44. You're Not Gonna Like Who Kisses! (The Day of the Doctor) with Will Overgard
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59:15Will Overgard: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/viking_blonde BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/willovergard.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.overgard/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by…
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Consciousness beyond the brain | Rupert Sheldrake
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31:25Re-thinking the limits of the mind Most scientists think that consciousness is created by the brain. After all, most assume consciousness vanishes if the brain is destroyed. But what if this consensus view is radically mistaken? Join distinguished scientist Rupert Sheldrake as he argues that the mind extends beyond the brain and explores the radica…
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43. Sex Gremlin Performance (The Devil's Chord) with Vera Wylde
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55:42Vera Wylde: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/verawylde.bsky.social Podcast: https://councilofgeeks.libsyn.com/ Youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@CouncilofGeeks https://www.youtube.com/@BreakRoomofGeeks https://www.youtube.com/@VeraWylde ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editi…
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Today we have 2 beers from Aldi with snacks. Sorry for the noises. Beers are Aldi Bitter and Aldi Coffee Stout.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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We're joined this episode by friend, musician, writer Tony Gonzales, and Colin, Laser, and Tony all have to accept compliments. We also talk about body image, religious trauma, and some very ignorant dwarfism commentary all across this great internet of ours. Tony also tells us about the matriarchy that raised him, and Laser talks about an anime he…
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The consciousness test | Yoshua Bengio, Sabine Hossenfelder, Nick Lane, and Hilary Lawson
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50:19The consciousness test Could an artificial intelligence be capable of genuine conscious experience? Coming from a range of different scientific and philosophical perspectives, Yoshua Bengio, Sabine Hossenfelder, Nick Lane, and Hilary Lawson dive deep into the question of whether artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT could one day become self…
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Longtermism SPECIAL: The next stage of effective altruism
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33:04Should we sacrifice the present for a better future? Join the team at the IAI for three articles about effective altruism, longtermism, and the complex evolution of moral thought. Written by William MacAskill, James W. Lenman, and Ben Chugg, these three articles pick apart the ethical movement started by Peter Singer, analysing its strengths and we…
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In this episode we discuss all things supermarket. Martin lays down a challenge. Beer is Vault City Gingerbread latte stout (Hell week).By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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42. Starring Martin Freeman as Tegan Jovanka (The Pirate Planet, Part 1) with Vera Wylde
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41:55Vera Wylde: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/verawylde.bsky.social Podcast: https://councilofgeeks.libsyn.com/ Youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@CouncilofGeeks https://www.youtube.com/@BreakRoomofGeeks https://www.youtube.com/@VeraWylde Asexuality! The Musical IG: https://www.instagram.com/acesolomusical Tix for 3/2/2025 in Humboldt: http…
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The lure of Lucifer | Terry Eagleton, Susan Neiman, and Stephen de Wijze
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37:22Why do we love evil? We may condemn tyrants and abhor serial killers, but we are obsessed with evil and violence. Our news and our entertainment focus on such material. Are we fascinated by evil, violent characters because they make life more exciting? Or because they express our true nature? Should we look to end this morbid obsession, or accept i…
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We hit 50 episodes and talk about being 50By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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41. Carmen Sandiego PowerPoint (Dimensions in Time) with Josh Closs
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42:46Find Josh here: Website: https://joshcloss.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fiveironfanatic https://level99challenge.tumblr.com/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.…
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The relationship between morality and power | Philosophers Tommy Curry, Michael Huemer, Melis Erdur
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1:04:21Morality and prejudice Is there such a thing as morality? And, if so, can we know what it is and act on it? Or is morality rather a shield for the powerful and a defence of their interest? The answer may have life-changing consequences... Join a heated debate between three philosophers with three different perspectives on the meaning of morality an…
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Humans are not morally superior | Alex O'Connor
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27:57Humans are not morally superior Is the meat industry a monstrous tyrant? Join YouTuber Alex O'Connor for a thought-provoking talk on the ethics, or lack thereof, of eating meat. From a horrifying look at the practices of the meat industry to provocative analogies and compelling arguments, Alex doesn't hold back as he holds up a mirror to our modern…
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Our first beer Hell week. We also talk about overbearing parenting, Peter Kay and Paul McCartney. Beer is Imperial Iron Brew by Vault City.By Martin Bell & Dan Webber
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40. Pole Dancing in Moon Shoes (Time Crash) with Josh Closs
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39:14Find Josh here: Website: https://joshcloss.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fiveironfanatic https://level99challenge.tumblr.com/ ============== Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitched Editing and music by Becca McGlynn. Art by Mandy Oquendo. Logo by Ben Paddon. Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.…
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Is morality human? | Peter Singer, Slavoj Žižek, Nancy Sherman
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53:18Humanity and the gods of nature Do animals and nature have an ethical life of their own? Must, or should, we extend our morality to non-human entities, or are their limits to notions of ethics? Tune in to hear three world-famous philosophers on ethical issues discuss these questions from their different perspectives: Peter Singer has made a name fo…
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