In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we pose the question to Dr. Fleming: “Are people incapable of rational judgement?” Interwoven in the discussion are the protests in Portland, Kathy Griffin, “settled science,” the left/right paradigm, the alt right, along with appearances, via quotes, of course, by E.E. Cummings and Max Beerhbohm.

Original Air Date: June 16, 2017

Show Run Time: 47 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

https://fleming.foundation/2017/06/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-4-rational-judgement/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we deal with the issue of the New Age not just as a silly sideshow, but as a dangerous trap. Dr. Fleming starts by discussing the Renaissance and its two-pronged movement, the more questionable of which set up an alliance between science and magic that perseveres today in things like Gaia and the new global warming religion. Dr. Fleming also shares thoughts on Giordano Bruno, the phrase “Renaissance Man,” and Pico della Mirandola. Enjoy!

Original Air Date: May 23, 2017

Show Run Time: 54 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-3-the-new-age/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we discuss representative democracy: is there such a thing, is it even possible, and what are Dr. Fleming’s proposals for dealing with it.

Original Air Date: May 15, 2017

Show Run Time: 46 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-2-representative-democracy/

In the first episode of this new series Dr. Fleming takes on the issue of slavery. Is it a “moral issue?” How do we look at slavery both historically and within the context of “slavery” that most Americans think about, which is to say what existed prior to 1860? Is there a value to paternalism, to hierarchy, to obedience? What did St. Paul say? What about modern day wage slavery? Dr. Fleming discusses all this and more to help you possibly have a more productive conversation with friends should you dare to broach this topic sometime.

Original Air Date: February 24, 2017

Show Run Time: 40 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

Pizza with Chef Garret Fleming and Dr. Fleming on The Best Revenge.

Original Air Date: June 2018

Show Run Time: 29 minutes

Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming

Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

https://fleming.foundation/2018/07/pizza-with-chef-garret-the-best-revenge-episode-15/

"The Egg and Us," Chef Garret Fleming and Dr. Fleming on The Best Revenge.

Original Air Date: April 3, 2018

Show Run Time: 39 minutes

Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming

Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

https://fleming.foundation/2018/04/the-egg-and-us-the-best-revenge-episode-14/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Thomas and Garret Fleming, joined by Rex Scott, eat their way through Umbria.

Original Air Date: December 4, 2017

Show Run Time: 39 minutes

Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming

Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming, Rex Scott

https://fleming.foundation/2017/12/umbria-the-best-revenge-episode-13/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Rex and Dr. Fleming have a heated exchange over the merits of pop music lyrics. Fans of Bob Dylan and "the Boss" may not be happy.

Original Air Date: September 28, 2017

Show Run Time: 38 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Rex Scott

https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/i-take-the-high-road-and-rex-takes-the-low-roads-the-best-revenge-episode-12/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Stephen and Dr. Fleming come back to a favorite topic: Rome. This episode is focused on preparation for next month’s Symposium in the Eternal City.

Original Air Date: September 25, 2017

Show Run Time: 55 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/rome-part-2-the-best-revenge-episode-11/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Dr. Fleming and Stephen discuss how “the experts” can ruin basic enjoyment of wine, beer, spirits, tobacco, food, and pretty much anything pleasurable.

Original Air Date: August 26, 2017

Show Run Time: 50 minutes

Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming

Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

https://fleming.foundation/2017/08/season-1-the-best-revenge-episode-10-the-finer-things/