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  • 44, Feeling Down, but "Not" Out

    A lot of people are feeling depressed lately, and I've noticed a lot of videos with guys just feeling hopeless, not knowing what they can do to get back up again.  I share a couple of my thoughts on the subject, and ways I deal with it.

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  • Tortuga & Nassau in 1715 – Pirate Havens of the Golden Age

    In 1715, the Caribbean was a pirate’s paradise, and two ports stood at the heart of this lawless world—Tortuga and Nassau. These infamous strongholds weren’t just places to rest between raids; they were vibrant, chaotic communities where freedom reigned, goods flowed through illicit trade, and pirate captains ruled like kings. But what was life truly like in these notorious ports?

    In this episode, we step into the humid, rum-soaked streets of Tortuga, where the jungle meets the sea and the Brethren of the Coast enforce their own brutal code. Then, we sail to Nassau, the stronghold of the Pirate Republic, where figures like Benjamin Hornigold and Henry Jennings shaped a rebellious, self-governed outpost—one that would soon face the full wrath of the British Crown.

    From the roaring taverns and bustling docks to the dangers of looming naval crackdowns, this immersive historical narrative takes you deep into the last great age of piracy. Hoist the black flag and join us as we explore Tortuga and Nassau in their prime!

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  • Deepseek, Nuclear Fusion, Woodchucks and Chickens!

    China's Deepseek R1 dominated the news earlier this week, tanking the US stock market into a frenzy with its open source, Chat GPT competitor.  China also announced a big breakthrough in it's Nuclear Fusion testing, Artemis II is scheduled to launch next year with a crew going back to the moon, and we will finally attempt to answer a couple of age old questions that have plagued humanity for long enough!

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    17 min

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This is turning into a philosophy podcast, while also examining pirates from the golden era, as well as some financial topics.  This is a place for those who feel connected to the golden era…