In this episode Jared and Pat sit down with Bob and Irina of the Tattered Flag in Middletown to discuss what it takes to run a haunted brewhouse. If you like this episode be sure to 5 star, share and VISIT THE TATTERED FLAG! Depending on how y'all like this one we may sit down with more of the staff and do a series of interviews on what it takes to open and run a successful business.

In this episode Jared and Pat discuss the enormity and global repercussions of nuclear weapons along with some of the correlating fiction. This episode is a week late as we needed to buy some time between now and a very cool interview session we are excited about that is taking time to schedule. Soooo... while you have to wait on our episode on the philosophy of beer please enjoy this episode on why you may need to drink it.

In the second episode of Life of Philosophy Watches Pat and Jared discuss the amazing film "Hell or High Water." At the time of recording there wasn't much buzz around the film so we spoke of it as somewhat ignored. Since then, to make us look like idiots, it was nominated for Best Picture. Make sure you watch it and then come back and listen to this spoiler filled episode.

In this episode Jared and Pat discuss the concept of the 5th Estate, the importance of satire and Pat works his butt off to keep Jared on topic.

In this episode Jared and Patrick discuss seizing your destiny and making the most of your New Years Resolutions. We discuss the general concept of human motivation and then dial into personal motivations. If you need a little pep talk or some good tips as to how to maintain your resolutions then look no further.

In the first bonus episode of Life of Philosophy Watches... Pat and Jared do the best job that two nerds can of discussing a sports movie. Eddie the Eagle is a fantastic movie displaying the benefits of single-mindedness and dedication to a goal. We are sorry that we missed our episode last week (there was an issue that is explained in the episode) but hopefully those of you still recovering from the holidays will enjoy this little gift of our first monthly bonus episode.

In this episode Jared and Patrick discuss the moral implications of some areas of etiquette such as public cell phone use, elevator etiquette and traffic etiquette. There is also a rather unprofessional discussion of habits that everyone has and why we all hate the things we do.

In this episode Jared and Pat discuss the act of hoping, what elements make up hope and whether or not it is useful. This will be the last episode where we focus on the darker sides of life for at least a few months so before the holiday hum-drums kick in kick back and enjoy a sincere conversation about what place hope has in our lives.

In this pre-election episodistraviganza Pat and Jared discuss intricacies of life in fictional Americas. From distopias to comic books we cover economies and morals in classic and obscure literature. While you're waiting in line to vote your conscious enjoy this extra long look at fake America.

Before "The Walking Dead" returns and Halloween shows its masked face Jared and Pat prepare by discussing the thing that gives all life meaning, death. Sometimes it is easier to understand a dark and scary thing by pulling it out into the light and taking a good hard look at exactly what it is that scares us so much.