Best Unreasonable Doubt Podcasts (2025)

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PSAI - Public Service Artificial Intelligence 10:23

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A public service announcement… with a twist. Before The Trial of the Century officially begins, PSAI lays the foundation for what’s coming: the tone, the world, and the resonant questions at the center of the case. This brief message introduces listeners to the Court of Public Opinion, the roles that will be assigned, and the intention behind the s…

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What is Hate Speech? 59:19

3h ago59:19

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Mark Oppenheimer from Brain in a Vat discusses controversies surrounding hate speech in South Africa.By Spencer Case

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THE TRIAL OF THE CENTury - Teaser 2:07

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The Trial of the Century – Teaser Welcome to the Court of Public Opinion. You've just been summoned. This brief teaser offers a first glimpse at the case that will decide the fate of the Lincoln penny — a trial where culture, economics, tradition, and imagination all take the stand. If you’re reading this, you’re already part of the jury. The PSA d…

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Philosophical Horrors 1:21:53

26d ago1:21:53

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Philosophers J.P. Andrew, Mark Oppenheimer, Jason Werbeloff, Nicholas Delon, and Jason Brennan discuss their worst philosophical nightmares.By Spencer Case

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On Moderates and Extremists 1:06:13

3M ago1:06:13

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Marcus Arvan returns to MD to talk about his new book, Why It's Ok to be a Moderate, which you can find here: Amazon.com: Why It's OK to Be a Moderate: 9781032613864: Arvan, Marcus: BooksBy Spencer Case

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What is Wokeness? 1:22:22

4M ago1:22:22

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Nathan Cofnas joins Spencer Case to discuss the nature of the political ideology/movement known as "wokeness." Cofnas argues that wokeness follows from accepting environmental differences combined with post-Christian morality. Case partly agrees with this analysis, but places greater emphasis on moral …

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Conundrums of Academic Freedom 57:24

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Oliver Traldi challenges the standard conservative model of academic freedom in his article, "Defusing Academic Freedom." Link here: Defusing Academic Freedom Spencer and Oliver discuss. Topics include: does the university have a univocal purpose? Does a truth norm really justify academic freedom as it…

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"You're Under Arrest!" On Ethical Policing 1:31:40

5M ago1:31:40

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Jake Monaghan joins Spencer to discuss his new book, Ethical Policing. The discussion covers such questions as: what makes policing legitimate? What sorts of considerations undermine that legitimacy? How can police appropriately balance order and respect for individual freedom in a non-ideal world?…

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Better Arguments for the Existence of God 1:34:09

7M ago1:34:09

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Matthew Adelstein returns to Micro-Digressions to talk about the arguments for the existence of God at the top of his tier list. You can find his complete ranking of arguments for God's existence here: Arguments For God Tier-list - by Bentham's BulldogBy Spencer Case

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Free Will and Responsibility: Huemer vs. Kershnar 1:06:09

8M ago1:06:09

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Mike Huemer and His Offensiveness Steve Kershnar join Spencer to discuss free will and moral responsibility.By Spencer Case

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Not-So-Great Arguments for the Existence of God 1:32:07

9M ago1:32:07

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Matthew Adelstein, the prolific young writer who posts at "Bentham's Bulldog" on Substack, has recently attracted attention for a tier ranking of philosophical arguments for the existence of God. Matthew and Spencer discuss the arguments at the bottom of his list, ascending from arguments that get an "…

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The Virtuous Gamer 1:21:26

10M ago1:21:26

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Sarah Malanowski and Nicholas Baima join Spencer Case to discuss their book Why it's Ok to be a Gamer. They cover common objections to gaming, such as the claim that gaming is addictive and violent games promote violence. They also consider ways that video games can promote friendships and cultivate vi…

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Rant-a-thon 2024! (Part 2) 1:31:06

11M ago1:31:06

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Featuring rants by Matt Lutz (on a priori knowledge and the politicization of the university) Travis Timmerman (on the film "Megalopolis") Spencer Case (on the depraved adulation of Luigi Mangione) and Ben Burgis (on the hypocrisy of "heterodox" liberals on Palestine).…

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Rant-a-thon 2024! (Part 1) 1:12:31

12M ago1:12:31

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Featuring rants from Matthew Adelstein (on shrimp welfare), Mark Oppenheimer (on missing the golden age of universities), Craig White (on the folly and immorality of American involvement in Ukraine) David Baker (on the wrongness of peacetime conscription) and Jason Werbeloff (on common misconceptions a…

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RICH RODRIGUEZ THE COUNTRY ROADS HAVE TAKEN YOU HOME! WVU completes its head ball coach search & has a televised spectacle on the Pat McAfee Show! also Basketball, Velcro Shoes, and Coffee Bowl Games! 1:15:06

12M ago1:15:06

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? We react to Wren Baker’s hiring of Rich Rodriguez as the new head coach of WVU Football, from the early indications of a possible RichRod hiring, the Pat McAfee Show coronation, and through the introductory videos with the current team. We’re discussing early expectations for next year’s squad and the rift among the…

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WVU COACHING SEARCH INTENSIFIES...Is it RICH ROD? We wait impatiently for an announcement as Wren Baker continues the WVU Football coaching search, and WVU Basketball absorbs some bad injury news! 58:58

12M ago58:58

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? We continue to wait impatiently for an announcement from Wren Baker on who will be named as the next head coach for WVU Football (cough, RichRod, cough), we give our speculation and opinions on the ongoing search, and WVU Basketball takes down the Georgetown Hoyas in what felt like an old fashioned Big East battle b…

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WVU FIRES NEAL BROWN! WVU takes the decision to move on from Neal Brown, the coaching search begins, WVU Basketball impresses in the Battle for Atlantis, and Jake Lantz joins to break it all down! 1:07:52

12M ago1:07:52

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU takes the decision to move on from Neal Brown after Saturday’s blowout loss to Texas Tech and 6 seasons at the helm of WVU Football. The coaching search now heats up for Wren Baker. WVU Basketball goes to the Bahamas and impresses at the Battle for Atlantis where they beat 3rd ranked Gonzaga to start things off …

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Progressive Myths about Sex and Gender 1:13:56

1y ago1:13:56

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Michael Huemer returns to the podcast to discuss more of the issues in his self-published book, Progressive Myths (which you can buy on Amazon for a mere $12.50). Mike and Spencer discuss the gender pay gap, the claim that women don't lie about sexual assault, and the sex-gender distinction.…

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS ON SENIOR DAY! WVU Football handles Central Florida at home on Senior Day at Mountaineer Field, and WVU Basketball dominates Iona and looks ahead to Gonzaga! 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU Football jumps out early on Central Florida before holding on through the 4th quarter to get a win at home on Senior Day at Mountaineer Field to secure their 6th win of the season and bowl eligibility as they head into a season finale matchup with Texas Tech in Lubbock. WVU Basketball dominates Iona as they gear…

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BLASTED BY THE BEARS! WVU Football loses at home to Baylor, WVU Basketball loses at Pitt, but take heart Mountaineer fans because we've got Men's soccer and Women's Basketball on our side! 1:00:54

1y ago1:00:54

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU Football is largely uncompetitive in a home loss to Baylor to drop to 5-5 with 4-6 Central Florida on deck to try and avoid 5 home losses for only the 2nd time in 133 years. WVU Basketball grabs victories against Robert Morris and UMass before being thoroughly handled at Pitt. WVU Soccer saves us by winning thei…

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LETTERS TO FANS, AND WINS, AND BILLBOARDS, OH MY! Wren Baker writes, Football wins at Arizona, and billboards in Morgantown! BRING ON BASKETBALL with Josh Whitt From Unreasonable Doubt Podcast! 1:08:59

1y ago1:08:59

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? Wren Baker addresses WVU fans with a letter describing the state of the program that includes full confidence that the football staff is doing everything possible to turn this season around. Football follows up with a Nicco Marchiol powered win at Arizona, fans follow up with dueling sets of billboards imploring the…

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WVU LOSES TO KANSAS STATE AND YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T STAY FOR THE END! WVU football takes their second straight home night game loss to a ranked team and the coach to be rumors are now in full swing! 54:09

1y ago54:09

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU football loses to a ranked team…at home…at night…for the second straight week as Kansas State thumps them to the tune of 45-18. WVU suffers some key injuries during the game, the crowd essentially leaves by the end of the third quarter, and Jordan Lesley thinks the defense is playing just fine. We’re discussing …

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Progressive Myths 1:51:18

1y ago1:51:18

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Michael Huemer returns Micro-Digressions to discuss his new self-published book, Progressive Myths, which you can purchase here for a mere $12.50: Progressive Myths: Huemer, Michael: 9798332272073: Amazon.com: Books Discussed here: Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and George Floyd cases, as …

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WVU LOSES TO IOWA STATE BUT DID YOU HAVE FUN? WVU football loses at home on Coal Rush night to Iowa State and then HCNB follows up with the worst press conference quote in the history of quotes. 1:02:11

1y ago1:02:11

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU football loses at home on Coal Rush night to Iowa State, they honored Anthony Becht on his induction into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame during halftime, and then Neal Brown followed up with possibly the worst press conference quote in the history of press conference quotes. Since then we’ve had a barrage of nation…

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WVU HOG TIES THE POKES! WVU football goes into Stillwater and dominates Oklahoma State moving to 2-0 in the Big 12 and setting up a Coal Rush game in Morgantown with nationally ranked Iowa State! 46:13

1y ago46:13

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU football marches into Stillwater and dominates the Oklahoma State Cowboys from start to finish, racking up 389 yards rushing and 38 points. The Mountaineers find themselves 2-0 in conference play and are now set to host a nationally ranked Iowa State team in a game that will feature the new Coal Rush jerseys. Ca…

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Nuclear War, Part 2 1:25:49

1y ago1:25:49

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Dave Baker returns to Micro-Digressions to finish the discussion of nuclear weapons. Topics this time include the development of the hydrogen bomb, the problems with developing missile defense systems, and nuclear proliferation.By Spencer Case

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WVU CHALKS THE JAYHAWKS! WVU football flips the script from last week and erases a 4th quarter deficit to win late and send the Jayhawks back to Kansas with a loss, and we're on to bye week! 59:30

1y ago59:30

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU football flips the script from last week and erases a late 4th quarter 11 point deficit to come back and beat the Kansas Jayhawks in their Big 12 season opener for their second win. We’re discussing what this win means for this season and beyond as, once again, Neal Brown seems to win when his seat is hot. WVU f…

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WVU STEPS IN A PILE OF PITT! WVU football can't close out a double-digit lead against the Panthers at Acrisure Stadium, falling to 1-2 on the season and opening up questions about the coaching staff. 1:09:37

1y ago1:09:37

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? WVU football loses the handle on a 10 point lead with under 5:00 to play as the Pitt Panthers comeback to win the Backyard Brawl and drop the Mountaineers to 1-2 on the season. We discuss how we arrived at the current situation in year 6 of the Neal Brown era, take a look around the WVU social media landscape, and t…

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TAKE THAT GREAT DANES! The WVU football takes care of business (not entirely in a dominating fashion) against the University of Albany, and it’s on to Pitt week! 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? the WVU football team takes care of business in beating the University of Albany from the FCS ranks 49-14, we have some opinions about the performances of the offense and defense, we look ahead to the remainder of the season not that we have two games under our belt, and it’s now officially Pitt week. Join us for al…

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HYPE TRAIN WRECK! WVU TAKES A LOSES AT HOME TO PENN STATE! The WVU football hype train derails in a home loss to the Nittany Lions, what does this mean for the rest of the season, and listener tweets! 53:25

1y ago53:25

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? welp, that didn’t go as planned as all the summer and weekend game day WVU football hype flames out in an ugly season opening home loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions. We’re recapping our thoughts on the game, what this might mean as we look towards the rest of the season, and a new Listener Tweets segment. Join us…

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WE’RE BACK!!!!! AND THERE'S FOOTBALL! We’re talking pre-season WVU football hype, Saturday’s looming date with the Nittany Lions, and a quick trip through the men’s basketball program changes! 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? hey….we’re back! We’re talking about the pre-season WVU hype machine and the HUGE Penn State game looming this coming Saturday. We discuss the Nittany Lions matchup and give our prognostications on that game, as well as the 2024 football season in total. We’re also taking a quick trip through the changes to the men’…

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Nuclear War 1:32:24

1+ y ago1:32:24

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Is the possession of nuclear weapons morally justified? Was it a mistake to invent them to begin with? Dave Baker joins Spencer to discuss these and other questions about nuclear war. (Correction: Joseph Stalin died in 1953, not 1952).By Spencer Case

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Come on, man! Debating the Joe Biden presidency 1:31:54

1+ y ago1:31:54

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! You may have heard that there's an election going on in the U.S. A big one in fact. This episode is a debate about the records of one of the candidates, Joe Biden. Matt Lutz, noted error theorist and Biden enthusiast, returns to the podcast to argue that Americans are insufficiently appreciative of Bid…

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Consciousness and the self 1:24:29

1+ y ago1:24:29

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Mike Huemer rejoins Spencer to discuss the nature of consciousness. They consider the reasons for thinking that consciousness can't be physical and some prominent physicalist rejoinders to dualist arguments. Here's a link to Mike's excellent "Fake Nous" substack: Fake Noûs | Michael Huemer | Substack…

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Death and Immortality (Thinking About Death Part 2) 1:20:20

1+ y ago1:20:20

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Come for Spencer's funeral home jokes; stay for the unanticipated discussion of the movie Her. Travis Timmerman and Spencer Case resume their discussion about death. This time they talk about annihilationism, the idea that being annihilated is an intrinsically bad thing for the annihilated person, as w…

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Thinking about Marxism 1:19:06

1+ y ago1:19:06

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Ben Burgis rejoins Spencer to defend Marx's record.By Spencer Case

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Debating Israel/Palestine 1:36:08

1+ y ago1:36:08

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! This episode tackles one of the most controversial topics of the day (really, most days over the last several decades): Israel/Palestine. Craig White, a former diplomat and the author of Iraq: The Moral Reckoning, and Mark Oppenheimer of Brain in a Vat podcast fame join Spencer to discuss the issue.…

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Is it Ok to Own a Gun? 1:14:53

2y ago1:14:53

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Ryan W. Davis, a philosophy professor at Brigham Young University, joins Spencer Case to discuss the ethics and politics of gun ownership in the US. Check out his new book, Why it's OK to Own a Gun (Routledge, 2024).By Spencer Case

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Thinking about Death, Part 1 1:32:53

2y ago1:32:53

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! What is death? Does fear of death affect our everyday lives? And will your death harm you or not? Travis Timmerman, associate professor at Seton Hall University, joins Spencer to discuss these and other questions. Timmerman is coeditor, along with Michael Cholbi, of a fine anthology on the philosophy o…

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Rant-a-Thon 2023 2:14:10

2y ago2:14:10

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! It's the end of the year again and time to rant! This year's collection of rants includes: Jarrod Blair on bad habits that crush the philosophical spirit Matthew Adelstein on the stupidity and depravity of Effective Altruism critics Matt Lutz on possible world confusions Mark Oppenheimer on the Israel-…

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RED STORMED BUT BUCK UP BECAUSE THERE’S SOCCER AND MAYO! We’re back this week to talk about basketball’s loss at home to St. John’s, soccer making it to the college cup, and the Duke’s Mayo Bowl! 52:18

2y ago52:18

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re back to talk about WVU Football’s fortuitous invitation to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte where they’ll face the UNC Tarheels on December 27th, Dan Stratford and WVU Soccer have marched into the College Cup final 4 where they’ll battle Clemson this Friday, and WVU Basketball drops another one at home to Ric…

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PULLING THE FAT OUT OF THE FIRE IN WACO AND A BASKETBALL WIN! We’re back this week to talk football’s last minute drive against Baylor to secure an 8th win and basketball handles Bellarmine! 1:03:59

2y ago1:03:59

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re back to talk about WVU Football’s last second win over the Baylor Bears to secure an 8 win season and a share of 4th (not 14th!) place in the Big 12 conference. We now wait to find out our bowl destination. Meanwhile, WVU Basketball loses a heartbreaker to Virginia in game two of the Fort Myers Tip off before …

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DECLAWING BEARCATS AND TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL! We’re back this week to talk football’s big win over Cincinnati and celebration of Coach Nehlen while basketball takes the fight to Fort Myers, FL! 1:10:26

2y ago1:10:26

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re back to talk about WVU Football’s big win over the Cincinnati Bearcats and the addition of Hall of Fame Coach Don Nehlen’s name to Mountaineer Field, we’re openly wondering how this season lands with a remaining road trip to Waco followed by a bowl game and if this presents an opportunity for the Neal Brown er…

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Political Beliefs (with Oliver Traldi) 1:09:36

2y ago1:09:36

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Oliver Traldi rejoins Spencer Case to discuss the nature of political beliefs. Topics they cover include the bad incentives that influence political beliefs, how political beliefs should be defined, and the need for (and possibility of) politically neutral language in which to discuss political issues.…

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BOOMER SOONER’D AND MONMOUTH HAWK’D! We’re back, but it’s a rough week to be a Mountaineer as football loses in Norman and basketball takes one on the chin to Monmouth in the Coliseum! 1:11:09

2y ago1:11:09

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re back and we’re talking about WVU basketball in addition to WVU football, unfortunately this was a rough week to be talking about either one. WVU football travels to Norman and gets absolutely smoked by the Sooners and QB Dillon Gabriel’s record setting 8 touchdowns. We also talk about the chances of Jimbo Fish…

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Discriminating for the Greater Good Part 2: Law and Affirmative Action 1:30:16

2y ago1:30:16

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! His Offensiveness Stephen Kershnar returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the philosophy of law. This leads to a discussion of the Students For Fair Admissions (SFFA) Supreme Court Case. Music: "Sweet, Man" by Jeremy Mohney. Available for download $1 here: https://jeremymohneymusi…

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IT’S A HOUSTON HEARTBREAKER! We’re discussing the Mountaineers loss to the Houston Cougars on the final play of the game and seconds after scoring a go ahead touchdown of their own to fall to 4-2! 56:57

2y ago56:57

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re talking about WVU Football’s loss to Houston on an answered Hail Mary heave into the end zone for the game’s final play, which was directly after the jubilation (and unsportsmanlike penalty) of a go ahead WVU touchdown. We’re debating where the team goes from here in either letting this heartbreaker linger or …

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WVU GIGS THE HORNED FROGS IN FORT WORTH! The Mountaineers roll into Fort Worth and snap TCU’s 10-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak by beating the Horned Frogs for their 4th win in a row! 1:03:14

2y ago1:03:14

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? we’re talking about 4 wins in a row as WVU Football goes into Fort Worth, TX and snaps TCU's 10-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak by beating the Horned Frogs in a true road battle. We’re sorting through the injuries, the box score, and updated win-loss projections as we try and make sense of the Mountaineers…

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Trust and the liberal order 1:11:56

2y ago1:11:56

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Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode! Kevin Vallier joins Spencer Case to talk about social trust and the role it plays in the psychological and moral foundations of liberal societies.By Spencer Case

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DON’T LOOK NOW BUT YOUR MOUNTAINEERS ARE SOMEHOW THREE AND ONE! Ninety nine yards passing, two interceptions, and your quarterback as your leading rusher got you down? Why? You won! 1:02:28

2y ago1:02:28

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On this week's Got Your Eers On? We’re trying to align the performance of ninety nine yards passing, two interceptions, and our quarterback as our leading rusher with the result of a win…and we’re not succeeding. Come hang out with the boys as we insufferably discuss (in the style of Bradbury Robinson, inventor of the forward pass in 1906) the Pitt…