"Plus, you're coming at it subjectively. Sure, you don't think he's great, but maybe it's somebody's first time seeing him and they love it. Also... not to be weird but like, he created this moment. This conversation. Doesn't that count for something?" This week we explain the recent short gap in time from Articulate episodes - because we made a movie. Give us a break. And hey, enjoy the episode! We're back baby! Music: New life prod. marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 151
"Hi, I'm Jerry Springer, here in LA ready to ask that 1-million-dollar question: Has Dru Montana got talent?" - Jerry Springer Music: Halloween Type Beat - Scary Movie. Scary Type Beat. Spooky Type Beat. prod.soone32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2023•48 min•Season 15Ep. 150
Einstein dubbed Quantum Entanglement as "spooky action at a distance." Alban Xhema dubs Quantum Physics as "a good place to start after doing too many psychedelics." After in-depth research on the quantum realm, he's concluded that "ants do not belong there." Music: Cloud Nine by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en...
Sep 12, 2023•54 min•Season 14Ep. 149
"Lo que viene escañiña de mono." Take a vacation this week over to the little island that could, Puerto Rico, as George Blaha discusses his home country that he knows and loves. While tensions do get high in the heat, the locals still take pleasure in horseback riding, cock fighting, and hat wearing, and there's always a hurricane just around the corner. ¡Barbacoa! (Apologies on the production hiccups, new mics and cam setup are on the way.) Music: Puerto Rico Me Llama by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Ri...
Sep 01, 2023•52 min•Season 14Ep. 148
"LIGHTNING BOLT! LIGHTNING BOLT!" What is Live-Action Role Playing? A place to dress up knights and dragons? To learn about real historical and emotional perspectives? To really immerse yourself in a game like a kid again? Or maybe a place to meet ladies? All these discussed this week, and more. Only on Articulate. Music: Train Robbery by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC...
Aug 19, 2023•50 min•Season 14Ep. 147
"The bean, who had prudently stayed behind on the shore, could not but laugh at the event, was unable to stop, and laughed so heartily that she burst." This week we talk comedy with two brothers... it's just two brothers. That do comedy. And they're maybe from the 1950s? They join the al-Qaeda basement this week to discuss the decline of quality in fortune cookies, one-liners, and The Brothers Grimm. Music: Autumn Dance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www...
Aug 11, 2023•38 min•Season 14Ep. 146
"Inverse Profundity; the deeper you get to the truth, the less profound it is." Disassociation, depersonalization, derealization... but what does it all mean Bazzle?? In this episode we discuss whether philosophy is even worth it, the value of human consciousness, and how hippies were always right. Music: Cinematic Epic Emotional | EGLAIR by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ht...
Jul 27, 2023•51 min•Season 14Ep. 145
“The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive”. Are you in need of a lifestyle change? Are interested in losing your sanity over your dreams? This week Stephen Barrett revisits the podcast to check in on his fashion/art brand "CRMY Studios," to give a lil insight as to how Tik Tok truly changes lives, and how to navigate the beginnings of a successful business. Music: TYLER THE CREATOR IGOR TYPE BEAT "dont say goodbye" prod. doubledos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Season 14Ep. 144
“When I need a good laugh, I know I can always count on my emotions to be in on the joke.” This week we discuss the idea behind Kelsee's love for examining emotions, as she rolls out her new podcast "Why Are We Crying?" with a look back at her self-love panel, "The SELF Series," a six-part event series put on in Philadelphia that covered emotional awareness. We cover the ups and downs, thriving in chaos, and why she was driven to do stand up comedy. So yeah, we therapy. We therapy hard. Music: m...
Jul 13, 2023•40 min•Season 14Ep. 143
"What is the odious stench?? Smells like... teenagers..." The Cheese Man and The Weasel join this week to discuss the famous Teenagers with Attitude - The Power Rangers. We discuss the origin, which theme song is the best, and find that empathy can only be learned by switching bodies with somebody of the opposite gender. Music: Power by free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2023•51 min•Season 14Ep. 142
"Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft." In this episode we discuss the busking in NYC, getting spit on by strangers, and sad boy music. We also talk about the challenges of moving to a city where nobody knows you, and how much it makes you really appreciate you...
Jun 20, 2023•50 min•Season 14Ep. 141
"Before they knew about antidepressants, the only known cure for anxiety was a brown paper bag." This week, self-acclaimed "Einstein Brain" Josh Martier comes on to discuss the root of his anxiety, contracting HIV, processing sober emotions, and the fact that we are all going to die, maybe soon. Enjoy this episode while you still can. Instagram: @articulate_with_stevemcj Email: articulatewithstevemcj@gmail.com Music: (FREE FOR PROFIT) JAZZ BOOMBAP x JOEY BADA$$ TYPE BEAT "evening" (prod. TheTheo...
Jun 13, 2023•58 min•Season 14Ep. 140
"When I hear a person talking about political solutions, I know I am not listening to a serious person." This week on the podcast, Kevin and I discuss something only two cis white males can talk about: political extremism. In it we discuss hypocrisy, the fading of well-thought out discussion, changing ideas, and how Jonah Hill crushed it in 21 Jump Street. Music: (FREE) Lofi Type Beat 2022 Prod. Txmmy Beats https://www.youtube.com/@TxmmyLofi2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Jun 06, 2023•55 min•Season 13Ep. 139
“Stand-up comedy and poverty. Those were my two main endeavors.” This week, we reconnect with Tyler and Manny to discuss the growth of a comedy show, the blossoming of a friendship, and *real* crowd-service ;). Go ahead and get those pants caked up for this super fun episode. Next In Line Comedy has multiple events a month. Visit their website nextinlinecomedy.com for more info on upcoming shows. Music: "Versace" 90s OldSchool Type Freestyle Beat | Rap Instrumental Beat | Prod. Anabolic Beatz Ho...
May 23, 2023•55 min•Season 13Ep. 138
"Sativa to change the things I can, indica to accept the things I can't.” Retail Execution Coordinator Vince Greco joins the podcast this week to discuss his endeavors into the hazy, smoke-shrouded industry of cannabis. We discuss in-depth how marijuana can be a successful profession, can harness a community, grow a culture, and become a movement. Music: Rhastafarian by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 Inte...
May 16, 2023•44 min•Season 13Ep. 137
"Games are the only force in the known universe that can get people to take actions against their self-interest, in a predictable way without using force." You ever thought about how mundane daily life is? Are you looking to spice some things up with rewards, confetti, and fun noises? In this episode, we discuss the idea behind the newly-founded industry that is Gamification. Warning: Life is not just a game, there are consequences for your actions. Usually. Music: A Little Night Dance by | e s ...
May 08, 2023•49 min•Season 13Ep. 136
" RIDE BENE CHI RIDE ULTIMO" Recorded at the Friendly Lounge, this episode covers the myths behind the traditional bar in South Philadelphia, and the humble origins of the Friendly Comedy era. Comedy open mic every Thursday and show every first Friday of the month. Music: prod. Lazeey [FREE] J.I.D x J Cole Type Beat - "Ever Know" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2023•59 min•Season 13Ep. 135
"Laziness is the mother of all bad habits. But ultimately, she is a mother and we should respect her." Escape into a colorful world full of complex backstories, top-of-line voice acting, and maybe sometimes too much filler with this week's episode on the history of anime. We cover its origin, the humble growth into the Americas, and how ultimately, nobody should be ashamed to go full weeb. Follow @articulate_with_stevemcj on instagram for updates and clips! Shoot me an email: articulatewithsteve...
Apr 18, 2023•41 min•Season 13Ep. 134
"Overall, personality tests would be more useful if our personalities didn't get in the way." Who are you? A question one can ask themselves for the rest of their life... when in reality there are only 16 correct answers. Tune in this week for the history of the Myers Briggs personality indicator and the breakdown of what all the fuss over four letters is about. I am intuiting that you'll enjoy this episode very much, and I hope you perceive a good week. Instagram: @articulate_with_stevemcj Musi...
Apr 10, 2023•50 min•Season 13Ep. 133
"Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid." This week, Winter Toombs joins the pod to discuss the crossfires between men and women, and how we can build a path to better understanding each other... which is most likely impossible. But it's important to have these conversations, probably. Who's to say? And yes, in case you were wondering, I am the ambassador of all men. Music: HYPE by Alex-Producti...
Mar 28, 2023•49 min•Season 13Ep. 132
"They say when you're in a relationship, you start to look more and more like your partner as it progresses. If you're single and really develop your relationship with your own self, do you look more like who you really are?" Are you a sad sack of insecurities and completely dependent on others for emotional stability? Or just somebody interested in personal development? Then boy, do we have a program for you. This week, Eva Lin Feindt lays out her 1-3 year program discussing how important the f...
Mar 21, 2023•50 min•Season 13Ep. 131
"I would rather hurt a man...than love a woman." Rehearse your script and get greased up for this week's episode with Paige Campbell. Listen as we cover the humble beginnings of wrestling, the dirty industry moves, WWWF, WCW, WWE, AEW and so many more dubs as we look back at the history of this beautiful art form. Make sure to check out D/P Sunday's at 6! Music: Banger by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons ...
Mar 13, 2023•47 min•Season 13Ep. 130
"He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord."(Deuteronomy 23:1) Grow a pair this week and enter into the congregation of the Lord; join Lydia Ellsworth as she discusses her experience attending a Christian college- what drives a person to this decision, a blood contract that makes college kids holy, and getting charged with 49 counts of contraband. May the Lord be with you... Say it back >:( ▭ι══ﺤ Music: I'll Do What Y...
Mar 06, 2023•56 min•Season 12Ep. 129
" Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual." Y'know sometimes we just graze over topics and give a fun little presentation, but in this episode, one Sam Wolf walks us through the complete rise and fall of an empire. And Genesis doesn't deserve any less. Keep on rocking in the free and world, and doot doola doot doo... Music: "In The Air Tonight" Ja...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 12Ep. 128
"I rang up a yoga instructor and asked which class I should take. She said, 'How flexible are you?' I said, 'I can't do Tuesdays.'" Yoga is an art form, a mediation, and a workout, all combined to make mess out of people who don't stretch enough. It really is an ancient technique that has a rich history, and this week we're joined by instructor Mariah Mennano to dive into the weeds on the different goals, layers, and practices of yoga. This episode is best enjoyed in Child Pose. See you in Shava...
Feb 07, 2023•46 min•Season 12Ep. 127
"You did not quit skateboarding because you got old. You got old because you quit skateboarding." Tony Hawk once said that skateboarding is an art form, a lifestyle, and a sport- and this week, Andrew Dipasquale came on to elaborate, and further state that skateboarding is also "all about arson." We talk growing up and feeling drawn to the outsiders, breaking bones, and major skate milestones in this episode along with a great fella named Shaggy. Learn to fall properly in this week's episode of ...
Jan 23, 2023•41 min•Season 12Ep. 126
"Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it; yet those that do study history are doomed to cringe super hard while rewatching themselves." This week, Mr. Jake Lipinsky joins the pod to discuss his involvement in capturing moments of the comedic arts; filming standup sets around Philadelphia. After some experience performing comedy and starting up the esteemed Friendly Lounge mic and show, he began investing in better ways to study the work and capture some hilarious (and some grotesqu...
Jan 11, 2023•40 min•Season 12Ep. 125
"I do love a good audience." This week we're joined by Qsaun McGraw to cover Ti West and Mia Goth's first two installments of an amazing trilogy, X (2022) and Pearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story (2022). From Mia's amazing acting, to the gruesome deaths, and Ti's love of the craft, these two films showcase a unique moment in time that capture a silly slasher and a psychological horror complimenting each other in a new way. Gotta love some good ol' classic murder. Definitely spoilers here so enjo...
Jan 03, 2023•42 min•Season 12Ep. 124
"Choose your intention carefully and then practice holding your consciousness to it, so it becomes the guiding light in your life." You'll make the best cake, only by making a worse one first... but it's still cake and you'll definitely still eat it. This week Mbeta Sokolo joins to cover how being present can help stimulate creativity, and how having intention behind thoughts can help you write a better joke about Harriet Tubman. Don't forget to enjoy the ride. Send in an email! articulatewithst...
Dec 20, 2022•41 min•Season 12Ep. 123
"Achilles' Achilles Heel... was his heel." This week we're joined by Charlie Temple to give a complete lecture on the civilization and impact of Ancient Greece. In this discussion, we hit all the key-points of the era including Percy Jackson, how attractive Brad Pitt was taking over Troy, and the classic pairing of a nice pino noir with a bowl of cereal. Very educational stuff. Stay weird fam. Music: Charlie Temple - Miss Honey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 12, 2022•32 min•Season 12Ep. 122
