The Observe and Rapport Show

Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the life of Frantz Schmidt, a sixteenth-century executioner in Nuremberg, Germany. Based on Schmidt's unique journal, the book explores his public role in executing and punishing people, his private struggles with his profession and religious faith, and his attempt to gain honor and avoid the social stigma of being an executioner.  A rare, detailed look into the era's criminal justice, social customs, and even medical practices, challenging the common perception of executioners as monsters. 

Books discussed in this episode:

The Faithful Executioner - Joel F. Harrington

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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the benefits of running and the pros and cons of the current biggest brand names in the sport, the Epstein controversy, the origins of Lacrosse as told in the fascinating book “The American Game”, and why its in everyone’s best interest to do as they do in Copenhagen and smoke some weed, drink some alcohol and go for a bike ride. 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Born to Run - Christopher McDougall

The American Game - S.L. Price

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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Jake Tapper's new book "Original Sin", the novel cultural issue showcasing the lack of transparency between our institutions and the general public, New York City flirting with Socialism, and why Kyle has recently been choosing to read fiction over non-fiction books. Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport @keithsullivan_91 Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport @keithsullivan2 Produced by Keith Sullivan

Keith and Kyle return to discuss their experiences with fatherhood, the refreshing honesty of author and journalist David Foster Wallace, the elegance and brilliance of Amor Towles writing style, debate on wether or not Kanye West is a musical genius or not and his most recent controversies, and the complexity of navigating the right to free speech in the age of information and near-global broadcasting along with a discussion on what necessary boundaries, if any at all, should be placed on the individual in a time where such things are possible. 

Books discussed in this episode:

Consider the Lobster - David Foster Wallace

Amor Towles - A Gentleman in Moscow 

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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent unexplained drone sightings around the country, the philosophy of Kierkegaard, social bubbles, and the story of "The Wager".

Keith and Kyle sit down for a guest episode with Kyle Mara. Kyle Mara is a comedian and film maker based in New York City. His new comedy special "Jokes on the Upper East Side" premiers on YouTube for all to stream 11/24/2024 at 12PM.

Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the atmosphere, results, and potential political, cultural and governmental reformations set in motion by the most recent presidential election.

Keith and Kyle sit down with Kyle's brother, Tommy, to discuss his recent completion and overall experience participating in the event 29029 Everesting, Tommy's journey that led him to decide take on the challenge, the benefits of willingly doing hard things, and how a bad experience can lead to the ultimate alleviation of lingering pain.

Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent success they've found on social media with Keith's reenactments of famous movie scenes, How memory works and how to use it to your advantage, and Kyle talks about mind-blowing facts about processed food and the food industry in general.

Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the work ethic of Gen Z, fatherhood and parenting, tools for recognizing agency in your peers, and in response to high demand, Keith performs some more classic comedy scenes from memory.