Ear Seduction

In this episode of Ear Seduction we wrap up our conversation regarding Free Will and look forward to the future of the show. Please listen in to the nail biting conclusion.

In this episode of Ear Seduction the Midwest Misanthrope and I attempt to navigate the dark waters of Free Will and Determinism. This is a topic I’ve researched extensively and have a lot of interest in discussing. This is a topic that M could care less about. It’s a good thing we are such good friends because we get into the thick of it and beyond. Join us please.

In this episode of Ear Seduction I talk with the Midwest Misanthrope about a mutual friend of ours. Specifically how this friend completely lost his mind as he was self indoctrinated into the QAnon cult. He accomplished this in a very convoluted way over the course of 6 years. He has literally believed in every conspiracy theory known to man from big foot to 911 truth to holocaust denial to flat earth and finally to young earth creationism. Going through this process with him took a toll on me personally and our friendship. There is a lot to say about this topic and I’ll be expanding on it thoroughly in future episodes. In the meantime please join us in our lamentation of our lost friend. Enjoy!

In this episode of Ear Seduction I try a new format for the show. This episode was my first attempt at a project that I’m calling Very Ape. Very Ape will be a series of episodes that will debut in season three of Ear Seduction and will focus on expressing my emotions without worrying about what my words imply. This is not an exercise in logic or reason; it’s an exercise in getting out my frustrations during a conversation with someone else that can then push back on what I say in order to reel me back in and start to identify where the truths of the situation I’m raging about actually lie. The benefit of this format will be two fold. One, I’ll be identifying a topic that causes lots of emotional response from me and others. Two, these rants will be a starting place from which I can launch potential solutions. So to take you through the evolution of thought; it goes something like this.

I hate something about the world –> I rage about it out loud to someone as a form of catharsis –> I stop raging and start listening to my guest in order to refocus my thoughts on an actual real world solution (that doesn’t have anything to do with the rage I am feeling) –> I earmark the topic for elaboration on future episodes of Ear Seduction after I’ve had time to do research and figure out the science behind a real world solution.

In this episode I do try to reel myself in and get to a place that makes moral and ethical sense. As this was my first attempt at this type of show, I felt it necessary to explore the format in its entirety. In future episodes I’ll likely break it up into two sections. Section 1: I freak out and vent my frustrations about the world with an introduction that explicitly explains that the thoughts and feelings expressed in this section are not what I want for the world and will likely not be included in my solution. They are merely an extreme position taken just to satisfy my ape brain’s blood lust. Once I’ve reached an emotional climax, I can breathe deeply and start the healing process. Section 2: will consist of a separate episode where I expand on the topic, incorporating the relevant research, in order to understand it. This will be my launching off point from where I will then look to solve the problem. I’d like to take that even further by having a guest on the show to assist me in the solution process and to offer expertise.

Why would I do this you ask? Because I’d like to engage with my ape-like emotions, feel them, and then discard them having been spent. Then I’d like to actually engage with the injustice rationally and try to find a solution. Finally, I’d like to have a guest on the show assist in this to build friendship and trust and understanding. Sounds crazy right? Enjoy!

In this episode of Ear Seduction we discuss the unfortunate reality of indoctrination. During the conversation we discuss religion, human rights, the first amendment and other related topics. Can anything be done to stop people from indoctrinating their children to believe such falsehoods as: flat earth, Christianity in all of its forms, young earth, creationism, man’s superiority to women, male chauvinism, female repression, original sin, Muslim and Islamic lore, gender norms, sexuality as an abomination and the so many others. People seem to think that it’s perfectly fine to teach their children such falsehoods and I don’t hear anyone standing up for the children. Perhaps by the end of this episode we’ll have some reasonable position to start from as it is my intention to discuss this topic in great detail in future seasons of Ear Seduction. Thanks for listening and please leave a comment and rate this show.

In this episode of Ear Seduction we discuss more wrestlers from the 80’s. This time it’s the Million Dollar Man Ted Debiassi. As a kid he was one of my least favorite wrestlers but as an adult I’ve grown to appreciate his style a bit more. Especially how easy it was for him to play the villain. He was known for his despicable behavior and that reputation has followed him into retirement as he is now an online preacher and swindler. Join us as we discuss one of the greatest assholes of all time!

In this episode of Ear Seduction we take a walk down memory lane to remember one of our favorite TV personalities from the 80’s Big John Studd. Both M, AKA the Midwest Misanthrope AKA Minnesota Misanthrope, loved wrestling growing up and both of us have fun talking about one of our favorite personalities in the sport. Please join us and make sure to tell us who you think is the greatest wrestler of all time.

In this episode of Ear Seduction I try my hand at journalism; the first of many attempts. I walk with other scientifically minded people to Denver’s capitol. While I’m there I talk with folks and take notes of what I hear and see. I report my findings to the Midwest Misanthrope and we discuss the utility of protesting, and our thoughts on the 1st amendment. If you haven’t already please leave comments and rate this show. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!

In this episode of Ear Seduction we discuss capitalism in all of its glory. I make it a point to differentiate myself from those that I call ‘arm chair capitalists’.  Meaning those that would like to espouse the benefits of free markets and privatization and the ‘invisible hand’, as Adam Smith postulated, but without educating … Continue reading S1_E2: Arm Chair Capitalists →

In this episode I engage in a long form discussion with a right-wing nut. Steeped in Ayn Randian ethics, the illusion of free will and free market delirium, my guest crashes and burns in his attempt to make sense of an Oregonian baker’s choice to discriminate against a gay couple. His conclusions are truly astonishing … Continue reading S1_E1: Gay Rights →