The Logosphere

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the tension between commonly held beliefs in the recovery community and the data driven points of view of academic psychology at large with clinical psychologist Dr. Patrick Lockwood.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the very recent loss of J.D.'s beloved pet dog, Eva. R.I.P. Eva. A heartfelt farewell and an exploration of the philosophy of death.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the grey area of taking steroids in sobriety. Is it really sober or is it not? They draw from more than just their opinions as recovery community members. They draw from their personal experience as well.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the entire food chain for drugs, the pros and the cons, the benefits and the detriments, drawing on their wealth of experience both on and off of them. Happy trails, Logophiles.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf resurrect the Russian Goliath Fyodor Dostoyevsky's profound story of the Grand Inquisitor. A real moral mind fuck that our modern generation may not be equipped to contend with. Who was right, Christ or the Christ killer? Decide for yourself.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf tear apart the appeal of violence, the utility of aggression, our complicated, terrible relationship with death, and finally expose humility, spirituality and asceticism for what it is: the final flex, the most ruthless "will to power."

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf once again tackle the very important question of who would win in a fist fight: 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the twelve steps of recovery. In this edition, they set loose on each other Nietzsche's crowning concept, the will to power, and the first step in recovery, admitting powerlessness over ____________. Who will emerge victorious?

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf traverse the precarious landscape of sober dating with all attendant pitfalls and booby traps. Is it wise to date other people in recovery? Is dating in the first year really a cardinal sin? Why is romance the achilles heal of so many recovering addicts and alcoholics?

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf explore homoeroticism, bi-curiosity, homosexuality in Ancient Greece, Ploto's "Republic," Marxism, Bill Cosby, cults and cognitive dissonance, Louis C.K., cancel culture, power dynamics, workplace sexual dynamics, idols and celebrity, Michael Jackson, and morality.

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and how his particular brand of philosophy could be devastating for anyone in recovery. Or could it be life affirming?