The Modest Rebel Podcast

By Matthew Anghelos March

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The Modest Rebel Podcast episodes:

01.28.2024
The Laws of Thought
Matt explains some important concepts in logic, including the three laws of thought, consistency, reason, axioms, proof and truth, while emphasizing their importance in combating arbitrary power.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries,...
01.14.2024
#72 - A Threshold Existence
Matthew discusses 'A Threshold Existence,' a concept inspired by Janus, the God of Doors. Topics include New Year's resolutions, principles, meaning and responsibility, and inquires about the extent to which we occupy a space in between two places.Please subscribe...
12.18.2023
#71 - The Fourth Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health - Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Matt and Derek make their annual contribution to the conversation about mental health with an update on Matt's mental health and the value of therapy for most people.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes,...
12.18.2023
#71 - The Fourth Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health - Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Matt and Derek make their annual contribution to the conversation about mental health with an update on Derek's mental health and the popularization of trauma in culture.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument...
12.06.2023
PIG Knowledge: Baby Settlers
An introduction to PIG Knowledge and an examination of commentary to exemplify how to recognize it. Featuring a small clip of a conversation between #hasanpiker and #ethanklein Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
08.12.2023
Do Colleges Promote Victimhood?
Matt reviews a discussion between Douglas Murray and Vivek Ramaswamey about victimhood and heroism.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check out my website for The Modest Rebel Dictionary, Hardly...
06.30.2023
Assumptions - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.29.2023
Asshole - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.28.2023
Allegiance - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.28.2023
Anxiety - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.26.2023
Activism - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.25.2023
Activist - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
06.25.2023
4 - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
05.31.2023
Dark Triad - Modest Rebel Dictionary
The Modest Rebel Dictionary is a philosophical dictionary. Its purpose is to inspire independent and rational thought, not to prescribe truth. Read the complete dictionary here: https://www.mattymarch.com/mrdmainPlease subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
04.26.2023
#70 - New WHO Treaty is Evil
Matt and Derek discuss the new WHO treaty that would provide them with far-reaching and legally binding powers over sovereign nations.They review a portion of a debate bought forward in the UK Parliament by outspoken MP Andrew Bridgen in order...
04.03.2023
#69 - Social Media Fallout
Matt and Derek discuss the harms of social media. Topics include recently released research regarding its harm on children, its effects on IQ, parental intuitions and inaction, the differences between television and the internet, attention and focus, and reward...
03.08.2023
#68 - All About Hate
Matt and Derek discuss hate. Topics include the shift in how it is discussed and how it is to be addressed, causes, censorship, banned books, human worth, the conflation of criticism as hatred, and the misplaced view that hate...
02.21.2023
#67 - Social Contract Confusion
On the first episode after rebranding to The Modest Rebel Podcast, Matt and Derek discuss the social contract.Topics include its original conceptualization, how it is currently being deceitfully misused, the absence of clarity and specificity when it is invoked, and...
12.04.2022
#66 - The 3rd Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health
On the two year anniversary of their first episode, Matt and Derek re-visit the subject of mental health. They both share how their mental health has been doing this past year, including what helped and what aggravated their mental...
11.11.2022
Christopher Hitchens on Hate Speech Review
Matt reviews the arguments made by Christopher Hitchens in a debate at the Hart House at the University of Toronto in 2006.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check out...
09.19.2022
#65 - The Boy Crisis: Dad Deprivation
"Between the sexes, there is no such thing as “winning.” Whenever only one sex wins, both sexes lose. " -Warren Farrell, PhDMatt and Derek introduce the epidemic of suffering boys using the book The Boy Crisis by Dr....
08.19.2022
#64 - The West Failed Salman Rushdie
Matt and Derek discuss the recent attack on Salman Rushdie and how the West has failed to support Western values such as free speech in the modern era. Topics include the history of the Satanic Verses, the response of...
08.04.2022
#63 - Canadians Talk Smack About Americans
Matt (Canadian) shares the prevailing anti-American sentiment that many Canadians display and Derek (American) responds. Such criticisms and commentary include that Americans are boorish and rude, ignorant and uncultured, too prideful or patriotic, dumb with a low-quality public education...
07.24.2022
#62 - Activist Phobias
Matt and Derek discuss the misuse of the term "phobia" in the modern era, and what is being inferred by those who direct it at others. Topics include xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, Islamophobia, what is trying to be achieved...
07.17.2022
Confident Ignorance & Tyranny
Is this the hot take we need? Matt expresses his concerns with the connection between an uninformed citizenry and the imposition of tyranny. What do you actually know about Roe v Wade, vaccines and autism, gender...
06.26.2022
#61 - Happiness is Found in Small Business
Matt and Derek discuss the value of small workplaces in contributing to happiness and mental well-being. Topics include entrepreneurship, the difference between small and large workplaces, competence and empowerment, reward for efforts, and mental health.Please subscribe to this channel...
06.20.2022
A Reliable Definition of Truth
Matt shares an excerpt from The Song and the Swallow: Authenticity & Love, and he offers a reliable and useful definition of truth.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check...
06.13.2022
#60 - Are Governments Effective?
Matt and Derek discuss the efficacy of government. Topics include the assumptions about competence, bureaucracy, the government as a business, the tendency of tyranny, and the inappropriate off-loading of human responsibility to such an entity.Please subscribe to this channel...
06.05.2022
#59 - Lessons from the Depp-Heard Trial
Matt and Derek share their thoughts about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Topics include personality disorders, the case itself, media coverage, the failure of media to pivot, the clash of narratives from those who support one side...
06.01.2022
Question for Jordan Peterson!
Matt poses a question about the presence of dark triad personalities in academia.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check out my website for The Modest Rebel Dictionary, Hardly Alone...
05.24.2022
#58 - The Super Power of Critical Thinking
Matt and Derek discuss the value and importance of critical thinking. Topics include cognitive behavioural therapy, introspection and self-reflection, success, personal priorities, and truth.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other...
05.20.2022
The Best Advice I Never Took
Matt shares a story about his experience with vigilantism and redemption, and offers his thoughts on whether it is wiser to pursue your passions in life, or your talents.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis,...
05.09.2022
#57 - Elden Ring Rocks
Matt and Derek take a breather and discuss something fun: Elden Ring.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check out my website for The Modest Rebel Dictionary, Hardly Alone comics,...
04.23.2022
#56 - Equity in Euthanasia?
Matt and Derek discuss the implications and potential outcomes associated with the introduction of equity into euthanasia by virtue of Canada's Bill C-7.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check...
04.09.2022
#55 - Stakeholder Theory is Communism
Matt and Derek examine the flagship approach of the World Economic Forum: Stakeholder Theory. The theory is covered using information from the Stakeholder Theory website, and a TEDx presentation by the originator of the theory, R. Edward Freeman, is...
03.29.2022
Serpent Special: Conspiracies & Resets - Part 2 of 2
In part two, Matt continues with his dissection of conspiracy theories and resets by focusing on the Fourth Industrial Revolution a.k.a. the Great Reset. Topics include the WEF, Davos, Young Global Leaders, the unethical nature of this approach, the...
03.29.2022
Serpent Special: Conspiracies & Resets - Part 1 of 2
Matt breakdowns conspiracies and resets as concepts, and elaborates on their value in human existence. Topics include defining conspiracy theories and resets, the parsing of the paranormal, Western complacency with respect to them, the human interest in conspiracy theories,...
03.19.2022
Has Canada Lost Its Integrity?
Matt discusses his experience with the Office of the Public Service Integrity Commissioner. Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other original content.Check out my website for The Modest Rebel Dictionary, Hardly...
03.16.2022
#54 - The Nature of Truth
What is truth, if it's anything? Matt and Derek barely scratch the surface of this incredibly difficult and somewhat pedantic topic.Examinations include the precision of truth, contextualization of truth, what cannot be truth, why knowing the truth would be...
03.06.2022
#53 - Toby
Matt welcomes Toby to the podcast! Toby composed the intro and outro themes for the podcast, and they discuss a litany of topics including the value of philosophy, national identities, cynicism and positivity, helping others, fear, beer, and human...
03.02.2022
#52 - Geoff Taylor
Matt welcomes childhood friend Geoff to this Pantstastic Podcast Episode! Geoff shares important aspects of his life including his upbringing, schooling, struggles with addiction, cardiovascular health, parenting and family, and the adoption of responsibility as an orienting force.Please subscribe...
02.24.2022
Canada: Courtesans & Confusion
Matt shares why he became a public servant and what it means to him to serve the public interest, government values, courtesan public servants, and the demoralization of public servants. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on this past week...
02.22.2022
#51 - The Myth of Representation
Matt and Derek discuss the precarious topic of equity through representation. Matt attempts to outline the features of this approach, and he characterizes it as a myth, and Derek shares his frustrations with the effects of representative models on...
02.14.2022
#50 - Hazar Alsabagh
Matt welcomes linguist Hazar Alsabagh to the podcast where they discuss linguistics, the individualistic nature and value of education, her experience running for political office, and some insights into the Canadian political landscape.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes,...
02.11.2022
Philosophical Breakdown: COVID Information & Truth
In this breakdown, Matt shares his thoughts on classifications of information during the pandemic, and whether truth can be extrapolated from them. Topics include misinformation and disinformation, weaponizing rhetoric, the nature of truth and evidence, the purpose of science,...
02.11.2022
Philosophical Breakdown: COVID Democracy & Government
In this breakdown, Matt shares his thoughts on the state of democracy during the pandemic, and the role of government in daily life. Topics include modern expectations of medicine, representative modelling, the Freedom Convoy, the right to protest,...
02.11.2022
Philosophical Breakdown: COVID & Human Nature
In this breakdown, Matt shares his thoughts on the clash of pandemic life and our natures as human beings. Topics include immorality and amorality, cynicism about others, justifications for our conduct, the prioritization of convenience, the fear of death...
02.10.2022
#49 Covid - Canada vs USA
Derek returns home! He and Matt discuss their respective experiences visiting both Canada and the United States, and the cultural similarities and differences that both unite and divide these countries with respect to politics, identity, and the handling of...
01.12.2022
#48 - Jon D'Orazio
Artist and Tattooer Jon D'Orazio joins Matt to discuss his personal life, escapism, drug abuse, ranking the Deftones albums, and his obsession with Hot Wheels.Please subscribe to this channel for podcast episodes, argument and debate analysis, dictionary entries, and other...
01.08.2022
#47 - Glenn Loury Aria
Matt shares an excerpt on predeterminism and demoralization from the Glenn Show on Bloggingheads.tv featuring Glenn Loury and John McWhorter. John refers to Glenn's analogy as an aria; Matt agrees.Excerpt taken from the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_xc9fyt8ms&t=9sYou can also listen...

What's The Modest Rebel Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Modest Rebel Podcast episodes:

The Laws of Thought

#72 - A Threshold Existence

#71 - The Fourth Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health - Part 2

#71 - The Fourth Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health - Part 1

PIG Knowledge: Baby Settlers

Do Colleges Promote Victimhood?

Assumptions - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Asshole - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Allegiance - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Anxiety - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Activism - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Activist - Modest Rebel Dictionary

4 - Modest Rebel Dictionary

Dark Triad - Modest Rebel Dictionary

#70 - New WHO Treaty is Evil

#69 - Social Media Fallout

#68 - All About Hate

#67 - Social Contract Confusion

#66 - The 3rd Most Dangerous Conversation About Mental Health

Christopher Hitchens on Hate Speech Review

#65 - The Boy Crisis: Dad Deprivation

#64 - The West Failed Salman Rushdie

#63 - Canadians Talk Smack About Americans

#62 - Activist Phobias

Confident Ignorance & Tyranny

#61 - Happiness is Found in Small Business

A Reliable Definition of Truth

#60 - Are Governments Effective?

#59 - Lessons from the Depp-Heard Trial

Question for Jordan Peterson!

#58 - The Super Power of Critical Thinking

The Best Advice I Never Took

#57 - Elden Ring Rocks

#56 - Equity in Euthanasia?

#55 - Stakeholder Theory is Communism

Serpent Special: Conspiracies & Resets - Part 2 of 2

Serpent Special: Conspiracies & Resets - Part 1 of 2

Has Canada Lost Its Integrity?

#54 - The Nature of Truth

#53 - Toby

#52 - Geoff Taylor

Canada: Courtesans & Confusion

#51 - The Myth of Representation

#50 - Hazar Alsabagh

Philosophical Breakdown: COVID Information & Truth

Philosophical Breakdown: COVID Democracy & Government

Philosophical Breakdown: COVID & Human Nature

#49 Covid - Canada vs USA

#48 - Jon D'Orazio

#47 - Glenn Loury Aria