In which the Josephs offer some thoughts about what gratitude means, what it does to you, and how relates to the ethic of self-reliance. All Things Shining: https://amzn.to/3cNi6ku You can donate to our channel at https://goodandbasic.com Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Podcast: anchor.fm/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from Audionautix.com...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Flight From the City by Ralph Borsodi This book follows the Borsodi Family in their experiments in domestic production, living on a homestead in the 1920s, and it is one of the most wholesome explanations of the virtues of making more of what you use yourself that you are likely to find. Touting both the economic security that the Borsodi family enjoyed on their homestead in the midst of the Great Depression and the increased standard of living made possible by garden fresh food (including the b...
Mar 17, 2021•3 hr 30 min
In which JF and JB discuss why homesteading surges after economic shocks and the different forms post-Corona homesteading could take. Apologies for some echo in the audio. You can donate to our channel at https://goodandbasic.com! Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from Audionautix.com...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In addition to being my (JB's) mom, Linda Bjork is the author of several books including Crushed, Pathway to Happiness, 30 Days to Alleviate Depression, and Beauty in Art. She runs a podcast called Linda's Corner, and a blog called Two Good Things. She is also the founder and executive director of Hope for Healing, a non-profit organization designed to help people heal and live joyfully. ___________________________________________________ Linda's Corner Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Mar 28, 2020•43 min
In which we begin with Polynesian carved canoes and end up with cathedrals. Our conversation is quite the trip, but still not as impressive as the Polynesians who navigated across the ocean with no land in sight and no known destination. Donate to our channel at http://goodandbasic.com Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): http://audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Nassim Taleb's books: https://amzn.to/2YpWql0 and https://amzn.to/2MiKn6A Podcast: anch...
Feb 12, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In which JB and JF celebrate JB joining the faculty of a small college in the wilderness by talking about higher education in general--what is it good for, how can you extract the best out of it, and what could be done to make it better? We cover a lot of ground, but when it comes to education there's always more to tackle and we'll likely be back soon. Education playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRx_pCwmvYY&list=PLPXAOUDhQDCqbEPq8tkun91li7_78UCPE Videos where John Boyd is mentioned:...
Jan 15, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In which JB interviews Dr. Shanon Brooks about the founding of Monticello College and its philosophical foundation. Dr. Brooks co-founded George Wythe College previous to his involvement with Monticello College and has decades of experience in teaching, inspiring, and mentoring the next generations. You can find out more about Monticello College here: https://www.monticellocollege.org/ Dr. Brooks' book "American," referenced in the podcast can be found here: https://www.monticellocollege.org/Sto...
Jan 14, 2020•59 min
In which JF and JB spend a full hour clobbering each other repeatedly with philosophic 2x4s regarding which motorcycle book (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance or Shop Class as Soulcraft) is truly superior. Actually, the goal was understanding, but that was frankly hard enough to work towards and it's possible that the more blunt and less elegant 2x4 may have been occasionally used. Give a listen and weigh in on the conversation. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: https://amzn.to/...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In which JB and Jack K. discuss law school, guardian ad litem, and the sanctity of the courts in their role of balancing rights. Podcast: anchor.fm/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionatix.com
Dec 19, 2019•57 min
In which we spend some time reflecting on how to find out if mushrooms kill you, plus even more time going meta to ask what the channel is all about. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Videos: Youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionautix.com
Oct 26, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In which we discuss the legendary OODA loop, the fact that podcasts/audiobooks might be as big a deal as the Gutenberg press, and more on the ancient progymnasmata. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Videos: Youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionautix.com
Oct 26, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In which we talk about the archaeological game of interpretation, particularly the fact that it works from an incomplete dataset, the difficulty of figuring out what archaeological objects really mean, and why you can and should play the archaeological game of interpretation. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Links to the Audible/Great Courses mentioned in the podcast: Ancient Civilizations of North America: htt...
Oct 26, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In which we briefly talk about the archaeological game of interpretation, before segueing into a discussion about dissolving mos maiorum and what to do about it. Mostly we are crushingly morose, but we do come up with a couple good ideas. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Videos: Youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionautix.com...
Oct 26, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In which we sit down with Lloyd from Lindybeige on Hadrian's wall and discuss Roman archaeological sites, agriculture, fourth-generation warfare, and more. A very eclectic episode, not unlike Lloyd's channel itself. A big thank you to Lloyd for meeting up with us! Apologies for the poor audio quality, including but not limited to sheep baa-ing in the background, as well as the fact that video was not recovered for the full interview. It's also worth noting that this podcast was actually recorded...
Sep 27, 2019•45 min
In which we start by talking about beef jerky and end up talking about alternative medicine. What combines both? Something like the tension between general patterns of knowledge and particular experience. Apologies for any small errors in the audio. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionautix.c...
Sep 23, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In which JF and JB reminisce about their own individual experiences with martial arts, muse on what martial arts are good for, and give their favorite martial arts movie recommendations. Help support the channel and learn with a free Audible trial (including free audiobook): audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Affiliate links for books mentioned in the podcast: Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee): https://amzn.to/34RFmbV Hagakure (Book of Samurai Proverbs): https://amzn.to/2Qg7jad The Art of Shaolin Kungf...
Sep 17, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In which we muse about the dearth of good bread in America, the enduring value of grains as a food source, how to measure temperatures without a thermometer, and more. If you're visiting from the TKOR collab, make yourself at home here. You may be interested in our previous adventures with rye in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMAtFAjVhlY&list=PLPXAOUDhQDCqrSpiszNdjdxWiMu7mL_PH We harvest more rye, thresh it with a leaf shredder, and lots of other stuff besides. Thanks for wa...
Sep 09, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We return after 3 weeks off the channel to recount the tales of our adventures. JF explains why Thoreau wasn't actually trying to do a survival camp at Walden pond and JB synthesizes liberal arts education with farming. It's great to be back! Apologies for any small errors that may exist in editing. Get a free 1-month trial of Audible (plus a free audiobook and 2 free Audible originals) at audibletrial.com/goodandbasic Affiliate links to books mentioned in the podcast: Walden (Henry David Thorea...
Sep 04, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In which we cap off last week by talking a little bit more about the origins of rhetoric and why it is so powerful. Unfortunately we weren't able to record as long of a podcast as we might like, but consider this a teaser for future content. Go to audibletrial.com/goodandbasic for a free audiobook and 1-month Audible membership! This is the book where I first found the phrase logos politikos. It's an excellent collection of essays about Greek rhetoric (Amazon affiliate link:) https://amzn.to/2YH...
Aug 12, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In which we talk about how risk is the dark face of randomness and how courageous, conscious living is the answer. Go to audibletrial.com/goodandbasic for a free audiobook and a 30 day Audible trial! Amazon affiliate links to books mentioned in the show: Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb: https://amzn.to/2MiKn6A Incerto ( Black Swan, Antifragile, Fooled by Randomness, Bed of Procrustes ) by Nassim Taleb: https://amzn.to/2YpWql0 Podcast: anchor.fm/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @go...
Aug 05, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In which we lay out a manifesto for cottage industrialism while galloping through Karl Marx, Ayn Rand, Jordan B. Peterson, G.K. Chesterton, and Hilaire Belloc. It's an exhilarating ride with lots of interesting side quests--we think you'll enjoy it. Purchases made through Amazon Affiliate links help support the channel and don't add to the purchase price for you. Thanks for your support! The Servile State (Hilaire Belloc): https://amzn.to/31247iO Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand): https://amzn.to/2LLNV1...
Jul 29, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In which we reminisce about a two-day survival camp we attempted ten years ago, and how it compared to our night in Sherwood Forest. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance comes up, as does Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive. We also spend a bit more time on Robin Hood's chaotic good alignment. Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionautix.com...
Jul 22, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In which we start by talking about the rye harvest and end by talking about neo-Luddism. Larry Kinsella: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMegali... http://flintknapper.com/ Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit Spanish Summer from audionautix.com...
Jul 15, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In which we look through the various perspectives of last week's videos to try to answer the question of what makes good or bad technology. This week's discussion is a little like punching a giant marshmallow again and again...it's not clear how much progress you're making, but isn't it kind of fun anyway? Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Song Credit: Spanish Summer from Audionautix.com
Jul 08, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In which we have a conversation with Dr. Patrick Curry about Tolken and enchantment. Dr. Curry's academic interests range far and wide, but here his work on Tolkien, enchantment, and ecology come to the fore. We discuss his preference for the term "ecology" instead of "environment," the metaphysics of objects and subjects, and how to do technology right. You can find out more about Dr. Curry's work at patrickcurry.co.uk Dr. Curry is also the editor of the Ecological Citizen, a peer-reviewed ecoc...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In which we answer your questions in our first ever livestream. Thanks to all who participated! And thank you, as always, for your support. Youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @ goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic
Jun 30, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In which we ponder the fact that bone adzes do the same job that bronze adzes do, and why you have to believe that fire works in order for fire to work. Videos covered include our smelting project with Neil Burridge and bronze casting with Will Lord--very fun projects to revisit for our podcast. Youtube: youtube.com/goodandbasic Twitter: @goodandbasic Instagram: @good_and_basic Music credit: Spanish Summer from audionatix.com
Jun 24, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In which we revisit a couple videos from last week and preview a particularly awesome one going up this week. What's so cool about bowl carving, pole lathing, or skinning a deer with a rock? The fact that you can do them without being an expert. We muse about this and about the distance between experts and amateurs and why you should try to do these things yourself--while managing to invoke a couple of our favorite books on crafts and philosophy (see Amazon Affiliate links below). Exactly one de...
Jun 10, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In which we recap our recent trip to Europe (where we did everything from camp in Sherwood forest to visiting a scalable plastic recycling facility) and draw out a couple of important themes, including the ways we saw our heroes on the trip and how to weight the value of the good (ethics) against the value of the true/real (epistemology/metaphysics). If you'd like more about our trip, check the Youtube channel soon for videos we filmed (youtube.com/goodandbasic and listen to our bonus podcast ep...
Jun 04, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is a special podcast episode recorded in a car on our recent trip to Europe where we sum up the first week of our trip and offer some reflections. The audio quality is not great but the thoughts are pretty interesting. If you'd like to know more about what we did on our trip and what it all means, see our regular podcast episode (in better quality too) at anchor.fm/goodandbasic. If you enjoyed the podcast, consider checking out our project videos at youtube.com/goodandbasic. Song is Spanish...
Jun 04, 2019•37 min
