Most of us are aware of their publication 'The Watchtower', and their practice of door to door evangelism. But, how do the doctrine and specific beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses separate them from more traditional religions and other restorationist denominations of Christianity? And why won't they come to your birthday party?! ... and stick around after the music for a short discussion on the cult documentary 'Holy Hell'. --- Originally published May 2017. Remastered April 2024. --- LDS 2015 exclu...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 27
While it is actually an umbrella term, Chemotherapy has become synonymous with cancer treatment. It seems that pharmaceutical companies are ultimately concerned with rolling out the next drug, so can we ever expect an actual cure in the age of medicine as big business? Also, if approximately 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed ... which one of us is doomed?! Spoiler alert: it's Darren. --- Originally published April 2017. Remastered March 2024.
Apr 18, 2017•54 min•Season 3Ep. 26
It's been a year since our last episode ... a HELL of a year. We talk about what has happened, where we've been, nostalgic tech, childhood accidents, reviving this podcast, and why there are only two of us ... Originally published April 2017. Remastered January 2024.
Apr 07, 2017•58 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Red States. Blue States. Gerrymandering. As we approach the end of a historic 2016 Presidential primary, let's take a look at how this whole United States voting process actually works ... or doesn't. Is your vote as important as you think? The Fundamentals of The Electoral College. --- Originally published May 2016. Remastered January 2024.
May 05, 2016•56 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' . A true monster of European history. And ... kind of a bad ass. We're talking about the legend of Vlad the Impaler. Warning: we describe some pretty gnarly acts of violence. The Fundamentals of Vlad III - Voivode of Wallachia. --- Originally published April 2016. Remastered December 2023.
Apr 14, 2016•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Although the technology has been around for over 30 years, we now find ourselves in an age where instead of going to the store to buy a measuring cup, you can print yourself one right at home. We're talking about 3D printing, its capabilities, its limitations, and its potential effects on the industries of manufacturing and commerce. We also talk a bit about that other show about how things work ... The Fundamentals of 3D Printing. --- Originally published March 2016. Remastered December 2023....
Mar 30, 2016•59 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We're talking all about light: How we use it, the various products and technologies we have created that utilize it, and its many effects on us and our world. We also have some input from our special correspondent, Navy physics professor Wes McComb! The Fundamentals of Light. Originally published February 2016. Remastered November 2023.
Feb 26, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 21
What exactly are the Hormones in our bodies? What do they really do? There are many of them, from the commonly known to the misunderstood, all with unique effects. Yet, we usually refer to them as a group and often blame them for our feelings and actions. Do they control us, or do we control them? The Fundamentals of Hormones. --- Originally published December 2015. Remastered December 2022.
Dec 30, 2015•59 min•Season 2Ep. 20
There may be a program designed to use all of our collected online information to create a digital version of us in a simulated world event. That program is called Sentient World Simulation (SWS). We talk about what we learned it is, what it could be, and its possible implications; virtual and otherwise. The Fundamentals of Sentient World Simulation. --- Originally published November 2015. Remastered August 2022.
Nov 20, 2015•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
He made his mark on cinema with 'Citizen Kane'. He drove people to hysteria with his radio broadcast of 'War of the Worlds'. He also ate a lot and got real drunk ... The Fundamentals of Orson Welles. --- Originally published October 2015. Remastered July 2022.
Oct 23, 2015•54 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We discuss man's journey under the sea: How far down we have been, the discoveries we have made, and the measures we must take in order to return to the surface without exploding. Also: the majestic James Cameron. The Fundamentals of Deep Sea Diving. --- Originally published September 2015. Remastered July 2022.
Sep 07, 2015•59 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Quantum Mechanics. Dark Matter. Jesus Spiders. Black Holes. Spaghettification. With pink champagne on the brain, The Fun Men talk some serious physics. So, put on your thinking caps and hold on to your buns! The Fundamentals of Gravity. Originally published August 2015. Remastered June 2022.
Aug 24, 2015•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Now this is the story all about how 3 men became enamored with André Blush ...
Aug 17, 2015•4 min
We are joined by special guest Beau Kuther, drummer of Smallpools & Kaddisfly, to talk all about blood: What it's made of, what it does for us, how much we have, how much we can live without. And of course, blood alcohol content and some of the drunkest people of all time. Get ready for some vocabulary words! The Fundamentals of Blood. --- Originally published July 2015. Remastered June 2022.
Jul 20, 2015•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
There is so much plastic in our lives. Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? What has been its impact on our planet, on our bodies, and how can we improve the methods of its disposal? The Fundamentals of Plastic. --- Originally published July 2015. Remastered January 2022.
Jul 01, 2015•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This very special episode is collection of conversations we recorded with people about online dating and relationships from various perspectives: male, female, gay, straight, success, failure, optimism and cynicism. Among these conversations are people in the middle of their first date, as well as a couple whose relationship began in the 7th grade and was rekindled a decade later ... The Fundamentals of Online Dating - Part 2 --- Originally published June 2015. Remastered July 2021. --- Music: W...
Jun 01, 2015•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 13
With more options than ever, the internet has proven a very popular way to connect with potential mates. When did it start? How many people are doing it? Does it work? We talk about what we learned and our own experiences. And a first for our show: some interviews! The Fundamentals of Online Dating - Part 1. --- Originally published March 2015. Remastered July 2021.
Mar 27, 2015•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
A chess prodigy by the age of 13. A grandmaster at 15. An elusive recluse for most of his adult life, and a real a**hole at the end of it. The Fundamentals of Bobby Fischer: Who was he and what happened to him? --- Originally published February 2015. Remastered June 2021.
Feb 18, 2015•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Why would you want to remove a piece of your skull? One of the oldest surgical procedures is still being sought out today, with some people electing to do it themselves! We chat about this disturbing yet fascinating agenda with our first guest: Dave Carrico. The Fundamentals of Trepanation. *Warning: Graphic Material* --- Originally published February 2015. Remastered February 2021.
Feb 11, 2015•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Over 5 million people, including many celebrities, participate in the practice of TM. But, what is it? Who started it? What does it do for you? Why should you have to pay for it? And of course, we can't help but notice a resemblance to another topic of discussion ... The Fundamentals of Transcendental Meditation. --- Originally published February 2015. Remastered January 2021.
Feb 04, 2015•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Where did we come from? ... Where are we going? ... Where are we?!! The Fundamentals of GPS: How it really works, and how it changed our lives. --- Originally published January 2015. Remastered November 2020.
Jan 28, 2015•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Fire tornadoes. Walls of flame 5 miles wide. 'Nature's Nuclear Explosion'. 'Backdraft'. Willy Billy Baldwin. The Fundamentals of FIRE. --- Originally published January 2015. Remastered August 2020.
Jan 21, 2015•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sea Org. Gold Base. Overboarding. The Hole. Zombie Hubbard. We go deeper and darker into The Fundamentals of Scientology. --- Originally published January 2015. Remastered January 2020.
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Debuting in 1982 to notably low ratings, Cheers ran for 11 seasons and became a classic of American television - spawning many pop culture references and a spin-off series that lasted another 11 seasons. Where everybody knows your name ... NORM!! The Fundamentals of 'Cheers'. --- Originally published January 2015. Remastered January 2020.
Jan 07, 2015•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
1930. An eccentric old man. An ailing young woman. A very strange, macabre love story ... beyond the grave. The Fundamentals of Count Carl von Cosel & Elena Milagro de Hoyos. --- Originally published December 2014. Remastered December 2019.
Dec 31, 2014•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What do the kidneys do? Where are they? Do we need both? From the Loop of Henle to the realities of renal failure: this is The Fundamentals of the Kidneys. --- Originally published December 2014. Remastered December 2019.
Dec 18, 2014•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Religion? Business? Scam? In 1950, L. Ron Hubbard published Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health and subsequently founded what is now known as The Church of Scientology. Since his death, the church has seen no shortage of scandal and controversy under the apparent tyrannical leadership of David Miscavige. Still, thousands of adherents include the likes of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, & Elisabeth Moss. With all of the known beliefs, practices, and behaviors appearing so strange to the...
Dec 17, 2014•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our premiere episode we discuss The Circus in its many forms, its influential characters, and its storied history. The Fundamentals of The Circus. --- Originally published December 2014. Remastered December 2019.
Dec 15, 2014•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
