The Armchair Philosopher

Gun Control (pt 2)

Continuing the Gun Control conversation, Sean dives in further with his dad, Tom and uncle, Dave. We examine two opposing view points of Gun Control, Assault Rifle Bans and the Second Amendment. Music by Brett Detar . Show Notes Discussion #1: Libertarian Viewpoint, Tom Duregger Discussion Questions: 1) What is your history with guns? 2) There have been mass shootings throughout the United State’s recent history. With the Aurora, CO theater shooting and now the Sandy Hook shooting has our societ...

The AxPx Bonus 2: President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address

President Barack Obama starts his 2nd term today on a momentus holiday as well, Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Here is the President’s speech. Enjoy.

Gun Control (pt 1)

Sean Duregger and co-host Joey Avalos discuss the hot topic of Gun Control with Texas Police Officer Seth [last name withheld] and Freelance Journalist Brad McHargue . Music by Barsuk recording artist David Bazan *. Show Notes * “American Flags” and “Backwoods Nation” used by permission of David Bazan, his management and Barsuk Records. The AxPx Podcast Episode #13 Topic: Gun Control On December 14th, 2012 a bloodthirsty madman shot his mother at home then proceded to kill 20 children and 6 adul...

The AxPx Bonus 1: President Obama Introduces a Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

This is President Barack Obama’s full speech he gave on January 16, 2013 outlining his plan to reduce gun violence in America. Bonus content for the upcoming AxPx Episode 13: Gun Control. Enjoy. Audio from speech downloaded from www.whitehouse.gov .

Secret Government, Chemtrails and The Cure For Cancer

This week, Joey and Sean sit down and talk Conspiracy Theories with Sambo Moncivaiz. Focusing on Chemtrails and the hidden cure for cancer, we try to uncover the fact and the fiction. Show Notes: Musical Break #1 – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors , “Anywhere But Here” from their Noisetrade Sampler . Release Date: out now Musical Break #2 – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors , “Live Forever” from their Noisetrade Sampler . Release Date: out now Definition of Conspiracy Theory: A theory that explains a...

Meditation and the act of Puking Rainbows

Learn how to relax, clear your mind and puke rainbows with Minneapolis’ WCCO Creative Producer/Director Erica Hanna . We discuss life, meditation and uncover the secrets of puking rainbows. Show Notes Sponsors: Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: n/a TOPIC – “Meditation and the act of Puking Rainbows” Guest – Erica Hanna Charity Water Music Break #1 : From Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Denison Witmer “In Your Hands” from the album “The Ones Who Wait, part II” on Asthmatic Kitty. OUT NOW. Go to http://den...

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints

After a circus of an election year, we figure it’s time to address the “Mormon Moment.” Guest, Trevor McGarrah lays the ground work for his Mormon faith, dispelling the “myths” that circled the 2012 Election Year and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney. Featuring music by Deep Elm’s Our Lost Infantry . Intro Sponsors: Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: Joey Avalos TOPIC – “The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints” Introduce Guest – Trever McGarrah Introduce Topic: 1) I’d like to know your journe...

The New Atheists

The New Atheism Movement is on Joey’s mind this week. We discuss the “new-ish” movement, Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and even Kirk Cameron with special guest Rob Hunter . Music by Tin Horn Prayer and Undesirable People . P lease subscribe in iTunes so you’ll never miss a show! http://bit.ly/W4KRJ5 Show Notes Intro Sponsors: None Co-host: Joey Avalos TOPIC – “New Atheism” Introduce Guest – Rob Hunter Introduce Topic: New Atheism is the name given to the ideas promoted by a collection of...

Paranormal Activity

We’re a week late on Halloween, but Sean meets up with Jon Kirchoff founder of Full Tech Paranormal Investigations . We talk about focused, non-terminal repeating phantasms, or Class Five full roaming vapors and more! Music by Tyler Daniel Bean and Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations . *Don’t miss an episode, subscribe in iTunes ! Show Notes Intro Co-host: Joey Avalos News: Steve Jobs Delayed Cancer Surgery For Psychic http://www.paranormalnewscentral.com/hauntings/haunting-news/1347-steve-jobs-de...

Healthy Addictions?

This week Sean and his new co-host Joey Avalos discuss “Healthy Addiction.” Can an addiction really be healthy? Plus music from Deep Elm recording artists The Sky Life and The Dandelion War . *Don’t miss an episode, subscribe in iTunes ! Show Notes: Intro Sponsors: Deep Elm Records and Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: Joey Avalos News: Bible Belt Christian pretends to be gay http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/17/bible-belt-christian-pretends-to-be-gay/ Documentary about ‘Jesus’ wife’ papyrus de...

Babies, Tobacco and The Book Of Job

Back from a 2 month hiatus with spit-up on my shoulder, I discuss fatherhood, pipe tobacco, scotch and then dive into The Book Of Job! Show Notes: The ACLU is suing on behalf of a small church that wants to distribute leaflets outside the Mormon temple in Brigham City, Utah . Evangelical pastors are suing New Orleans for the right to pass out leaflets in the French Quarter . Bill Clinton once considered becoming a Mormon Amish man in Ohio will spend 30 days in jail for firing a gun into the air ...

Is The Christian Bible Inerrant, Fiction or Something Else?

Joey Avalos returns to discuss our thoughts on whether The Bible is inerrant. What does that mean to a Christian if The Bible is not inerrant? Links to things brought up in the discussion: Bart D. Ehrman Dale Martin: Introduction to The New Testament History and Literature ELCA Sexuality (A look at what Scripture actually says about Homosexuality)...

Finding Faith

This week I discuss faith and the journey to full time ministry with Pastor Tim Trudeau of Grace Community Church in Boone, Iowa. Hear Pastor Trudeau’s sermons here: Grace Community Church Sermons

Is Christian Music Worth It?

This week’s special guest is Joey Avalos from the band Stars Go Dim . We discuss the positives and negatives of Christian Music and the impact it’s had on our lives personally. Spotify Playlists: Christian Music Facepalm : Christian Music that upon re-visiting is absolutely cringe-worthy to me. Surprisingly Good Christian Music : Christian Music that I discovered after the crap. This list will continue to grow…...

Losing Faith

My guest for episode #2 is an old friend, Josiah Hesse. We talk about his journey from Charismatic Christianity to Atheism. Guest: Josiah M. Hesse Referenced Links: An Atheist Visits The Thorn Passion Play Reese Roper on Five Iron Frenzy and Scum of the Earth, the church he helped co-found...

An Introduction