Iran Conflict mid-2019
w/ Powers Chandler

As of late June 2019, tensions are high in the middle east once again as the US faces the potential for war with Iran. We discuss potential outcomes with Powers Chandler, based on what he knows from family from Iran.

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Homelessness
w/ “Rob”

A tale of the homeless experience from a man who descended to rock bottom and pulled himself up. What can be done to solve this problem? Rob gives us his thoughts from experience in the Tacoma, WA area, specifically.

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Scientology
w/ ousted former-Scientologist

An interview with a former Scientologist, ousted from the church, and obscured to protect his identity. Also, he’s interviewed by mysterious deep-voiced figures that most definitely are NOT Casey and Erik. *wink wink*

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Racism 01
w/ Oshen the Ghost

Treading on sensitive ground, we review various ideas for ending/mitigating racism with YouTuber Godly Mindstate, whose channel (now Oshen the Ghost) deals with issues that oppress black society.

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Racism/Cancer/Cops/Video Games
w/ Oshen the Ghost and Uncle Tip

A conversation with Godly Mindstate and Uncle Tip about everything from cancer to cops, racism to violent video games. And it all ties together.

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Connectome/Brain/Neurology
w/ Dr. Douglas Wacker

What do we know about the brain? Does it house our minds? Our consciousness? What is consciousness? What is “I?” What is the ‘Jennifer Aniston neuron?’ We talk with a professor from the University of Washington Bothell campus, Dr. Doug Wacker, about various peculiarities of the workings of our brains.

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Best Star Trek Series
w/ Randy Jones

Erik and Casey argue for the best incarnations of Star Trek (completed series only, for fairness) with a guest, Randy “Trek” Jones.

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Humanism
w/ Steve Jones

What to make of atheists that operate in religious fashion? We also dive into morality, social dynamics, the comparisons and contrasts between atheism, humanism, and much more! We welcome Steve Jones.

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Climate Change/Eco-Anxiety
w/ Anna Humphreys

With impending climate crisis on the horizon, it’s also worth considering the emotional ramifications that environmental dangers are imposing. We interview Anna Humphreys about eco-anxiety and how we can affect change.

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Antivaxxer
w/ Etienne de la Boetie

Part one of the exciting drama… Kitchen Sink Microscopy invites a member of the anti-vaccination movement on for an interview about his philosophy and why he is opposed to vaccinations. Be sure to check out part two afterwards!

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Confederate Pride
w/ Powers Chandler

How many countries proudly display the flag of their defeated predecessors? What is the underlying message we should take from this? Civil War history enthusiast Powers Chandler returns to give his insight.

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Iran Conflict – Late 2019
w/ Powers Chandler

Discussing the American-sanctioned assassination of an Iranian general. Was this a justified hit? We discuss with Powers Chandler, who has family ties to Iran.

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Star Trek Economy
w/ Randy Jones

Could the utopian vision Gene Roddenberry had really play out in a feasible manner in reality? How would a “moneyless” society thrive? We ask fellow Trek enthusiast, Randy Jones, for a third opinion, and examine the current push toward a more socialized democracy akin to many other first-world countries.

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Bicycle vs. Car
w/Michael Faigenblum

We invite avid cyclist Michael Faigenblum on to discuss his bicycling lifestyle. We discuss the dangers, the benefits, whether drivers or cyclists (or both) need to be more mindful and courteous, and the plausibility of licensing bikes.

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Ritualistic Child Abuse
w/ Sam Koppes

We interview author Samuel Koppes about his ongoing journey through recovery after being abducted repeatedly from a church daycare in his childhood. His book is heavy and is by no means easy to read, but it’s a must-read for any parent or survivor to be aware not only that this is happening in the world, but that there is life after enduring such terrible things.

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Alcoholics Anonymous
w/ Dr. Hauzinger and Randy Jones

By far the most popular alcohol recovery program, AA has a reputation for failure, hyper-focusing on spirituality, and worse. We discuss all this and more with Dr. Hauzinger and Randy Jones, a former AA attendee.

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Black Lives Matter
w/Oshen the Ghost & Uncle Tip

We discuss the BLM movement, from its roots as a simple chant, to the commercialization and co-opted agendas that coalesced around it. The topics range from Black Lives Matter, to police brutality, to reparations, and the plight of being black in modern society. Do you think things are getting better or worse for racial relations in this modern political climate?

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Transgender
w/ Cassie

We welcome Cassie as a guest to the show to discuss their recent transition to transfeminine/non-binary. The topic of defining gender and the role it plays in society and humanity makes for a great conversation.

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Ukraine-Russia
w/ Powers Chandler

Discussing the tensions between Ukraine and Russia with Powers Chandler about a month before Russia invaded.

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Anarchism
w/ “John Matrix”

Going into the philosophy of anarchism, and its surrounding off-shoot ideologies.

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