In this episode, Simon and Tony have an in-depth conversation about the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. 

They talk about the differences between the 1st and 2nd half of his filmography; his complex portrayal of masculinity; his hyperrealistic cinematography & how effectively he places you in the past; the various Freudian complexes on display in Phantom Thread & The Master; the psychological cost of ungoverned greed; latent homoeroticism; corporal punishment; and many other topics. 

*SPOILER WARNING* for "Hard Eight" (1996), "Punch Drunk Love" (2002), "There Will Be Blood" (2007), "The Master" (2012), "Phantom Thread" (2017)

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In this very brief episode, the hosts give a few shoutouts and announce a forthcoming Q&A episode. 

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In this episode, Tony and Simon are joined by Brian Sagini, Mike Kumuru, DJ Kobia, Ivy Wangeci, Njooro, and Evans to review the book, "Journeying Into Marriage: How to Choose Your Marriage Partner". 

They talk in-depthly about dating; hypergamy; the asymmetry between a man and a woman's love; power dynamics in intimate relationships; how to solve the impasse between African tradition & Western egalitarianism; sexual selection & the problem of generalization; gender roles; and many other topics. 

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In this episode, Tony and Simon talk loosely about next year's general elections; why we should vote out ALL career politicians; democracy in a multi-ethnic society; potential solutions for corruption; class conflict; voting for the lesser evil vs. 'kuchoma vote'; the seemingly zero-sum contest between economic progress and civil liberties in African countries; the Finance Act of 2021; the BBI; and many other topics. 

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In this episode, Tony and Simon break down Ari Aster's Midsommar. They talk in-depthly about its unnervingly colorful visuals; how effectively it manages to indoctrinate both Pugh AND the viewer; Ättestupa & other prehistoric Scandinavian rituals; why Ari Aster should ONLY make horror movies, and many other topics. 

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In this episode, Tony and Simon discuss Netflix and its effects on TV and film quality. They also try to capture Martin Scorcese's director's style.

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In this episode, Tony speak with Bonface Gitaua about the movie MALCOLM & MARIE; honesty in romantic relationships; selfishness as a virtue; egoism as the default human condition; money & power in relationships; the search for a moral imperative; the role of empathy in moral reasoning; and many other topics. 

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In this episode, Simon is joined by friends, Ivy and D.J. They talk about the Kenyan education system and it's major flaws. They also talk about working from home and the kind of discipline needed for it.  Ivy and D.J also run a cat shelter based in Nairobi. Check them out on IG: @snowcatshelterke Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. 

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In this episode, Simon and Tony get a bit personal. They talk about their childhoods and how it affects them as adults. They also question what it means to be happy, meaning of family and their relationships with women.

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In this episode, Simon and Tony review the 2021 Crime Thriller - The Little Things. They also briefly talk about Denzel's long career and the few misses he's had. 

*SPOILER WARNING* for The Little Things (2021)

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