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Calmversations

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“Talk calmly, and carry a quick wit.” benjaminaboyce on youtube, twitter, odysee, bitchute, rumble
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205 | Germany's Free Speech Problems, with Logan McCree

Logan McCree (@LoganMcCree777) is a German artist and Men's Rights Activist living in Scotland. He responded to a brief youtube video I made about a clip of Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, seeming to argue that restricting speech is the path to insure a free Germany. I was unaware of the complex issues of the German politic, and so I invited Logan on to fill me in on the situation. This was a very informative talk, and brings to light the problems with establishing a political Overton Wind...

Dec 03, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 5

204 | Posie Parker: Sticking Up for Sex Differences

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Posie Parker is an advocate for women's rights who is roundly derided by activists of all stripes. She's been kicked off every platform that you have an app for, and even interviews with her get taken down. She's not that scary, though—unless you have an irrational fear of opinionated women. Learn more about her here: https://www.standingforwomen.com Support this channel via: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_Prin...

Nov 26, 201957 minSeason 2Ep. 4

202 | Collateral Cancelation, with John Sonmez

John Sonmez is a tech author and personal development coach. A few weeks back he got mixed up in a social media mobbing, with hefty personal cost. We speak about the pandemic of "cancel culture" and victimhood mentality, and explore the stoic counter frame of reference. Here are some links to John's work. (And you can support my channel here.) https://bulldogmindset.com https://simpleprogrammer.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvjQ3Mx-jWg&t=2s

Nov 20, 20191 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 2

201 | The State of College Debate, with Michael Moreno

These videos of Michaels might be necessary context for this discussion: https://youtu.be/YjvmIFrX1xQ https://youtu.be/0fTYz50MLMM Follow him on twitter @Michaelmoreno2k And me @BenjaminABoyce Support for this podcast can be given at https://paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Oct 30, 20191 hrSeason 2Ep. 1

74 | Free Range Discourse with the Future Thinkers Euvie Ivanova and Mike Gilliland

Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova run https://www.futurethinkers.org – a multimedia workshop focusing on personal and spiritual development. We’d been chatting over the course of the summer, and decided one day to hit record. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboy

Sep 12, 20191 hr 2 min

73 | Defense Lawyer Speaks About Ramifications of the Yaniv Case

Exploring the legal origins and ramifications of Yaniv's human rights complaint against small business owners who refused him pubic service, with John Carpay, the lawyer working on the defense. Follow me on twitter: @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Aug 02, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 73

72 | Blaire White: Persona and Personality

Blaire white is a conservative speaker and trans person who has experienced rapid success on youtube and other platforms. In this interview, we discuss her experience of being trans, and translating herself into a social media influencer. Her channel: https://www.youtube.com/BlaireWhite Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jul 30, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 72

71 | Civility and Citizenship with Philosopher Steven Clouse

Steven Clouse is a Philosophy professor in the Mid-West. In this discussion, we explore the rights and responsibilities of a well educated citizen, and how democracy depends on such. Stephen's "Sympathology" article (recommended): https://tinyurl.com/y84qcj9d Support this podcast: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jul 29, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 71

70 | Transition by Tumor: An Accidental Androgen Story

This is the story of Kate, who struggled with depression and identity while growing up—which issues were compounded when, unbeknownst to her, her body developed a pure androgen secreting tumor. This is part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce

Jul 25, 20191 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 70

69 | Saving Our Religions, with Paul Vander Klay

In this interview, Rev. Vander Klay and I delve deeper into the "social justice as religion" proposition that James Lindsay spoke with me about here: https://youtu.be/TFBWyCcwZK4 Paul Vander Klay is a Reformed Calvinist Minister located in Sacramento. He runs a great youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg Support this podcast via donations through https:/paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jul 24, 20191 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68 | A Postmodern Postmortem with James Lindsay

James Lindsay (@ConceptualJames) is a co-architech of the so-called Sokal Squared Affair and has long been studying the influence of postmodern thought on present day puritanical political correctness. Find his writing here: https://www.amazon.com/James-A.-Lindsay/e/B009BBX7BI/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jul 19, 20191 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67 | Transsexual vs. Transgender, with Amazon Eve

Erika Ervin (@AmazonEve) tours the world modeling and making public appearances. She is an actress, paralegal and advocate. In this interview she speaks about the transgender movement, the fight for transsexual medical care, and why Scarlett Johansson should definitely play a trans person. website: www.AmazonEve.com Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce

Jul 15, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66 | The Science of Hormones with William Malone, MD

William Malone (@will_malone) is a practicing community endocrinologist. In this discussion, he speaks about the real effects that cross-sex hormones have on humans; the problems with puberty blockers; and the ways in which the scientific and medical community are being misinformed regarding gender treatment. He has compiled a list of resources on these matters here: http://bit.ly/2XIktzW Support this channel: www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on Twitter @BenjaminABoyce...

Jul 12, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65 | A Life in Transition, with Miranda Yardley

Miranda Yardley is a trans individual who has been outspoken against the excesses of trans ideology. Consume her viciously reasonably essays at: https://mirandayardley.com/ Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on Twitter @BenjaminABoyce

Jul 10, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 65

64 | Parkouring Life's Obstacles, with Rafe Kelley

Rafe Kelley is an instructor of parkour in the Seattle area. In this discussion we speak about self understanding, self actualization, and how training the body leads to wisdom. Rafe Kelley's Youtube: http://bit.ly/2FEE60Z More resources: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com Evolve Move Play podcast: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/evolve-move-play-podcast/ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce And on bit chute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/benj aminboyc Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/b...

Jun 28, 20191 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63 | Creativity & Cancellation, with playwright Libby Emmons

Libby Emmons (@li88yinc) is a prolific playwright and columnist whose works are featured in The Federalist, The Post Millennial, Quillette, and other online and print media. We talk about "artivism" and the narratives that are battling over public discourse. Find more of her work at https://www.li88yinc.com Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 13, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62 | The Unbearable Whiteness of Being, with Jonathan Church

Jonathan Church ( @jondavidchurch ) is an economist and critical thinker who has been writing a series of intellectually rigorous counter arguments against Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility" theology. Find his articles on Areo Magazine here: https://areomagazine.com/author/jchurch25/ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

May 31, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 62

61 | Intuition and Wholeness in Jungian Therapy, with Lisa Marchiano

Lisa Marchiano is a world class East Coast Jungian psychoanalyst. Find her website and podcast here, and here: https://t.co/nZIDlz5Ltc https://t.co/8EccE2fO74 Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

May 30, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 61

60 | Identity, Gender, and Development, with Dr. Ken Zucker

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Dr Kenneth Zucker (@zuckerkj) is a renown researcher and clinical psychologist specializing in therapeutic interventions with gender dysphoric children. He has held many positions of repute and currently holds the title of Professor in the University of Toronto Department of Psychology, and runs a private practice, while forwarding research into areas of developmental psychology. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal...

May 24, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 60

59 | The Biology of Male and Female, with Robin Forbes-Lorman

Part of a series: https://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Robin Forbes-Lorman is an assistant professor of Biology at Ripon college. In this discussion, we talk about the effects of testosterone on development and performance. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

May 17, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 59

58 | Stigma and Censorship with Dr Ray Blanchard

Part of a series: https://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Doctor Ray Blanchard (@BlanchardPhD) is one of the world's foremost experts on gender and sexuality. This past weekend, a tweet informed by his life's work was deemed harassment by activist or algorithm, and his Twitter account suspended. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

May 14, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 58

57 | Parenting the Gender Dysphoric Child, with Sasha Ayad

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Sasha is a licensed professional counselor working in Texas. She is one of the main (if not only) therapists using a least-invasive-first, individualized approach to gender-questioning teens. In this conversation (being our second) we speak about her therapeutic approach, the developmental importance of identity, and how it can often be confused with individuality—that is, being an authentic self. You can find more about her work at https://inspiredteenthe...

May 13, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56 | True Fantasy, with Steven Brust

@StevenBrust is my favorite author, at least who’s alive and writing fantasy. Top recommendation: https://adbl.co/2PWz3wB His blog: http://dreamcafe.com I also particularly enjoy his Vlad Taltos series, while the Khaavren Romances awoke me to the possibilities of English when I was a wee high school bookworm. He’s running a writing conference this summer in Minneapolis: https://www.narrativity.fun/ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

May 09, 20191 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55 | Telling the Grievance Studies Story, with Mike Nayna

@MikeNayna is doing awesome work documenting the flow of ideas from higher up in the academy and into the popular culture. He has been working for over a year with Hellen Pluckrose, James Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian, documenting their "Sokal Squared Hoax". In this interview we dive into the difficulties and wonders of presenting the inner workings of academia, and its sometimes chaotic outcomes, to a wider audience. Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/mikenayna His Evergreen documentary:...

May 08, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 | Identity Politics is Rubbish, with Rose of Dawn

Rose of Dawn (@Rose_of_Dawn (how's that for brand consistency)) is a British transwoman who is stationed in London, first of all, and libertarianish, in political geography. She was never taken by the identity politicking in the trans community, and has increasingly spoken out against collectivism, self id, and the illiberal leftism that to her mind is toxic to all individuals. Find her work on the youtube at www.youtube.com/c/roseofdawn Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel:...

May 03, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 | Storytelling & Transition with Wheston Chancellor Grove

Wheston is an old soul with a deep story to tell, about being an introvert and transitioning from female to male, and then recently desisting. His novel: https://www.amazon.com/Known-Heights-Wheston-Chancellor-Grove/dp/0983700753 His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmeaI_uhulKhhaIvPEmklw Website: www.chancellorscorner.com Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Apr 24, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 53

52 | Trauma and Dysphoria with Erin Brewer

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Erin Brewer (@ErinBrewerin) speaks about her gender dysphoria, its origin in childhood abuse, and her concern that doctors are being too quick to diagnose it, and prescribe physical transition too readily. She's regularly making videos at: http://bit.ly/2PnZPh7 Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Apr 22, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51 | Becoming a Feminine Entity with Jadis Argiope

Part of an ongoing series: https://bit.ly/2XzrgIH Jadis Argiope engages with me in the contradictions and conditions of being a trans individual. Find her on twitter: @S3LF_MAD3_WOMAN And on youtube: https://youtu.be/KLjg4dkNlOU Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Apr 14, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 51

50 | Hierarchy, Trauma, & Psychology with Dr. Patrick Lockwood

Dr. Patrick Lockwood is a practicing clinical psychologist and professor of the same down in southern California. Links to his work are as follows: https://www.patricklockwoodhealing.com His book "The Fear Problem": https://amzn.to/2UeXnub Youtube: http://bit.ly/2IgVYSv Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Apr 12, 20191 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 50
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