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Point Counterpoint

Point Counterpoint is a podcast where host Chris Wright discusses exciting topics in long form conversation format. He covers many topics from space exploration to social media and everything in between. Exciting guests are brought in that bring in valuable insights from unique perspectives.
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#98 - Gwendolyn Dolske on Women Philosophers, Existentialism, and Social Media

Dr Gwendolyn Dolske is a philosopher at Cal Poly Pomona and host of the podcast Good is in the Details. She focuses on the philosophy of Sex and Love, Moral Therapy, Existentialism, and self improvement. She is the author of the book “Tips from The Professor A Guide to College Success.” Follow her on X: https://twitter.com/GDolske Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodisinthedetailspod/ Her website can be found at: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com/ Follow my own links at: http...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 5Ep. 12

#97 - Grant Lockridge on Prayer, Apologetics, and Christian Living

Grant Lockridge is the co-host of the Across the Counter Podcast with his fellow co-host Jerod Tafta. They focus on issues surrounding many perspectives to Christianity. Follow him on Instagram: @acrossthecounterpod Check out all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Dec 27, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 11

#96 - Eric Hernandez on Christian and Theistic Apologetics

Eric Hernandez is a Christian apologist and minister with a background in philosophy and theology. He can be found at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EricHernandez Check out all of my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Oct 25, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 10

#95 - Daniel Sanderson on Classics, Consciousness, and Plato

Daniel Sanderson is a Platonic philosopher and entrepreneur who loves applying philosophy to helping others to develop their brands and themselves. He is particularly interested in virtue, Artificial Intelligence and Conscious, Complex Systems, Ancient Philosophers, and Free Will. Find him at his website: https://www.planksip.org/author/daniel-sanderson/ Or here: https://planksip.me/CEO Or here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielplanksip/ My links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Oct 11, 20232 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 9

#94 - Oli Anderson on Realness and Purpose

Oli Anderson is an author, podcaster, life coach, and philosopher who loves helping others reach their full potential. His two books are titled "Personal Revolutions: A Short Course in Realness" and "Shadow Life: Freedom From BS in an Unreal World". Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olijanderson Or Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/olijanderson Or visit his website: https://www.olianderson.co.uk Or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/olianderson Check out my links as well: https://l...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 8

#93 - Bracha Goetz on Literature and Nourishing the Soul

Bracha Goetz is a wellness expert and a children's author with over 40 books. She also is the author of a memoir about dealing with food addictions joyfully and spiritually. Find her books at: www.goetzbookshop.com Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrachaGoetz Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks Subscribe to her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ygJS275FPg Check out my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint...

Sep 01, 202344 minSeason 5Ep. 7

#92 - Eric Brazau on Islam

Eric Brazau is an author seeking to start conversations over the rise of Islam in the West. To find a solution, we first have to determine what the question is. Find his book on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muslim-Reformers-vs-Fundamentalists-Multicultural-ebook/dp/B0BVVN9HLP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NZTNXHFNDHGE&keywords=islam+reformers+vs+fundamentalists&qid=1687362338&sprefix=islam+reformers+vs+fundamentali%2Caps%2C333&sr=8-1 Or Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Muslim-Reformer...

Aug 30, 20232 hr 3 min

#91 - Fr Matthew Jarvis OP on Liturgy and Theology

Fr Matthew Jarvis is a Dominican Friar in the English Province of the Order of Preachers. He is currently located at the Edinburgh Chaplaincy and is doing doctoral work on Dominican chant. Follow me at all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Aug 16, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 5

#90 - Keith Nester on Apologetics and Evangelisation

Keith Nester is a Catholic apologist, YouTuber, and educator. His ministry is called Down 2 Earth Ministries. In this episode, we sit down and talk about Catholicism, liturgy, evangelising, and prayer. His YouTube channel can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/KeithNester More information about Down 2 Earth Ministries can be found at: https://down2earthministry.org/ Check out my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint...

Aug 02, 202352 minSeason 5Ep. 4

#89 - Father Albert OP on Thomism and the Priesthood

Father Albert Robertson is a Dominican Friar in the English Province of the Order of Preachers. He was previously located at the Edinburgh Chaplaincy and is now located at Fisher House, Cambridge. Follow me at all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Jul 19, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 3

#88 - Noah Healy on Game Theory and Creating Better Marketplaces

Noah Healy is a professional algorithm developer and recreational mathematician who has become an expert on game theory and designing marketplaces. You can learn more about him at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8aOEcDV7MA https://coordisc.com/ https://www.smgravesassociates.com/2021/12/09/episode-72-are-we-here-yet-podcast/ Check out all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Jul 12, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 2

#87 - John Mason MSP on Scottish Independence and Abortion

John Mason is a Scottish Member of Parliament for Glasgow Shettleston. He is a member of the Scottish Nationalist Party and is active in the Scottish pro-life movement. Follow me on all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Jun 28, 202336 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Point Counterpoint is back!

Host Chris Wright returns to Point Counterpoint with a new look and new episodes. Keep up to date with new episodes on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube. Follow me on social media as well to get vital information. Here are my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Jun 09, 20232 min

#86 - Onomatopoeia as the First Words in Language Evolution?

Host Chris Wright will be exploring the origins of human language regarding onomatopoeia and word echoic bases. Could it be that all words originate from the sound that the object makes in nature? Point Counterpoint links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint References: Coker, L. (2016). Tolkien’s linguistics: The artificial languages of quenya and sindarin., 1242-1249. http://libjournals.unca.edu/ncur/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1881-Coker-Laura-FINAL.pdf​ Elijah Omwansa Mariera. (2020). Onomato...

Jan 09, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 4

#85 - The Syntax of Tool Use

Host Chris Wright will be presenting his findings regarding the presence of tool use as an indicator of language, the syntax of tool use, and the underlying linguistic and neurological structures behind both tool use and language. This will be the first episode of the podcast that also has a video component. This visual component will only be available on Spotify and YouTube. Here are all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint...

Nov 20, 202154 minSeason 4Ep. 3

#84 - Peter Sawkins, the British Bakeoff Burgess of Edinburgh

Peter Sawkins is the 2020 winner of the Great British Bakeoff and student at the University of Edinburgh. He has a book out now called " Peter Bakes " and has been given the title of "Honorary Burgess" of the City of Edinburgh. The article based on this episode can be found here: https://studentnewspaper.org/article/the-british-bake-off-burgess All other links, including all the books of my guests can be found in the link below: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint...

Nov 09, 202114 minSeason 4Ep. 2

#83 - Squid Game and Monkey Language

Host Chris Wright brings everyone on a magical journey through Poetry, Squid Game, Afghanistan, and monkey language to truly provide an amazing episode. All my links are right here: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Oct 16, 202127 minSeason 4Ep. 1

#82 - Cognac and Comanches

Host Chris Wright almost named this episode "Damned if you Do, Damned if you don't, Dude". Lots of alliteration, if you know what I mean. It's time for alcohol, some history, some poetry, and more. Subscribe on Substack, and check out my BookShop page. Make sure to check out all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Jun 20, 202130 minSeason 3Ep. 17

#81 - The Return of the Graeson

Host Chris Wright brings Graeson Korte back to the show. They talk about everything from podcasts, to Godzilla, to food, to new developments in the area. Let the reminiscing commence. Check out the Point Counterpoint bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/pointcounterpoint Subscribe to Point Counterpoint on Substack: https://pointcounterpoint.substack.com/ Check out the Point Counterpoint website: https://pointcounterpoint561342945.wordpress.com/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounte...

Apr 13, 202146 minSeason 3Ep. 16

#80 - Andrew Calderella on Finding the Way for Humanity

Andrew Calderella is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and author whose new book "The Way" came out in 2020. This was an absolutely fascinating and important conversation. The two talk about loads of intriguing subjects such as the biggest problems facing humanity, social media, learning disabilities, and more. Check out his website: https://7way.me/ Find his book on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Way-Revolutionary-Meaningful-Difference-Relationships/dp/1733124926/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=UT...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 59 minSeason 3Ep. 15

#79 - Luke West on Masculinity

Luke West is the host of the podcast "The Imperfect Pod" where he discusses a variety of topics such as masculinity by talking with many different guests. The two discuss masculinity, books, and more in this episode. Sorry for the technical difficulties in this episode. Unfortunately, a good chunk of the end of the show was lost. However, it is still a good, interesting conversation. Follow him on Instagram: @theimperfectpod Check out the Point Counterpoint website: https://pointcounterpoint5613...

Mar 08, 202118 minSeason 3Ep. 14

#78 - Roland Ennos on Trees and Human Origins

Roland Ennos is a biologist at the University of Hull, United Kingdom. He discusses, the importance of wood and trees as crucial elements in human civilization and evolution. He also gets into different uses of different woods for a variety of tools and architectures. His new book "The Age of Wood: Our Most Useful Material and the Construction of Civilization" is now available on Amazon. Check out hist book on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Age-Wood-Material-Construction-Civilization/dp/198211...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 13

#77 - Dan McCrory on Capitalism and Creativity

Dan McCrory is a progressive labor activist, writer, and author in California. He has a book called "Capitalism Killed the Middle Class: 25 Ways the System is Rigged Against You". He also has a novel, "You will Forever Be My Always," and a dystopian novel "Worst Case Scenario: Election Night 2020" in installments on a Facebook page of the same name. In the episodes, we discuss UBI, corporations, the news, and much more. His Amazon Author page: https://smile.amazon.com/Dan-Mccrory/e/B08JJQG5QZ?re...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 12

#76 - 2020 Won not 2021 and the Roaring 2020s 2.0

Happy New Year everyone! 2020 won, it's time for 2021. Let's roll with the Roaring 20s 2.0. Cheers! Happy Holidays! Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/...

Jan 01, 20212 minSeason 3Ep. 11

#75 - A Political Carol | When Radio Was

Merry Christmas everyone! Today, host Chris Wright has brought to you a little piece of the old times, "When Radio Was." In this special presentation radio drama, we focus on a president who is trying to enjoy his last days in the White House at Christmastime. He then goes on a long journey of soul-searching as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with lots of entertaining moments to make you laugh, I hope you all enjoy! And make sure to stay tuned for more editions of "When Radio ...

Dec 25, 202041 minSeason 3Ep. 10

#74 - Bill Thompson Interview | The Host Has Become the Guest

Bill Thompson is a former, longtime radio newscaster who has conducted interviews with numerous famous individuals such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Barack Obama, Barry Goldwater, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Carter, and Dan Quayle. He is now the host of the podcast "Now I've Heard Everything" which endeavors to post the many episodes that are available in his massive library. Check out the website to his podcast: http://heardeverything.com/ His podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7svj8ZaDkCjvIr...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 9

#73 - Time Travel and Flash Fiction

Host Chris Wright starts out with a new development in a now global phenomenon and eventually goes into some time travel talk. What are some theoretical ways that it could work and how is it misrepresented in popular movies? He also talks about some short stories, mentions a couple good quotes, and calls out nonsense. “The true essence of a dictatorship is in fact, not in its regularity, but in its unpredictability and caprice. Those who live under it must never be able to relax, must never be q...

Dec 02, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 8

#72 - Eek, A Metal Monolith! I'm Verklempt

Host Chris Wright has a lot of exciting stuff to get to. He talks about the mysterious metal monolith found in the Utah desert. He gets into some news and culture, and eventually reads some poetry. He even reads his own poem. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpo...

Nov 24, 202058 minSeason 3Ep. 7

#71 - Red Wine and JFK

Host Chris Wright has quite a range of topics today as he starts off with a little information about alcohol and quickly gets into some presidential history and other fun stuff. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/...

Nov 18, 202054 minSeason 3Ep. 6

#70 - Kevin the GOAT on Goats, Aliens, and North Dakota

Host Chris Wright brings the great and powerful Kevin Malmsten on the show once again to discuss everything from animals, to geography, to extraterrestrials. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/...

Nov 11, 202058 minSeason 3Ep. 5
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