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You guys this episode nearly killed us!  Upfront please be aware that there are some sound issues -- we had all kinds of technical snafus and although we have them fixed now (we hope) there is some choppiness in this episode that could not be helped.  This is the second episode in our war on science series and we are looking at what's going on in the anti vax world (they prefer to be called vaccine hesitant) and it ain't good.

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In the second part of this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss the role of conspiracy in the Flat Earth Theory and we dive into the second half of Behind the Curve to explore the scientific method behind Flat Earther Claims.  Digressions include Kristina's affinity for BOGO wine and Marc's photography hobby.  We also theoretically stab another 80s music star to see what kind of sound he would make.  We're strange. 

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Hey everyone!  Thanks for checking us out.  We're Marc and Kristina and in this Xtemporaneous trailer we give you a sneak peek into our inaugural episode about Cancel Culture.  This short segment introduces the topic with a foray into the lurid, loofah-driven, cancellation of Fox News' Bill O'Reilly in 2017 -- although it totally seems much longer ago, doesn't it?  For those of you unfamiliar, take a look at the article below to learn or refresh.  As of now, we are living on Spotify and Anchor, and we hope you'll follow along with us there until we make our way to your favorite podcast hosting site.   Come for the extemporaneous conversations, stay for the hilarious outtakes.  Please join our Facebook group (Facebook.com/xtemporaneous) and follow us on Instagram (Instagram.com/xtemporaneouspod).  You may also email us at [email protected].  Thank you for listening and if you like us, please share with your friends.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/choking-harassing-and-loofahs-womens-allegations-against-bill-oreilly-piled-up-for-years-before-his-demise

This is the first trailer for Xtemporaneous, a weekly podcast featuring Marc Snediker and Kristina Lorusso.  We will discuss a variety of socially relevant topics irreverently.  Together we'll learn, we'll opine, there will probably be cocktails, it is bound to get political, and Marc will definitely make jokes.  Watch for upcoming episodes on cancel culture, a series exploring the war on Science (including a deep dive into Daniel Clark's flat-earther documentary Behind the Curve), a discussion about the crisis of meaning and much more.  Thanks for listening and watch for episodes soon!