But, Why Though? Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez
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- Comedy
A philosophy themed comedy podcast starring NYC comedian, Josh Carter and Brooklyn College Philosopher, Nayanci Lopez
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Mental Health & Our Community w/ Lucas Connolly and Isabel Rodriguez
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Josh and Nayanci are joined by Nayanci's science professor/public health professional Isabel Rodriguez, and one of our favorite local NY comedians, Lucas Connolly. We talk about the state of mental health and addiction in our communities after COVID.
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Cultural Appropriation w/ Gordon Baker Bone, Professor Kate Griffiths and Crystal Grant
In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of cultural appropriation, what's acceptable and what's over the line, and if there is a line at all. We definitely have a heated conversation about hip hop and compare the differences between Eminem, Lil Dicky, Iggy Azalea and what they are each doing for the culture if anything at all. One of our favorites!
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Love & Physical Attraction w/ Quan Wiggins and Daniel Campos
We discuss Socrates and Diotima's philosophies on different types of love.
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Freedom of Speech w/ Ryan Long & Christina Weinbaum
In this episode Nayanci and Josh are joined by comedian Ryan Long and professor Christina Weinbaum. They discuss the fine line between good comedy and hate speech among many other fun topics.
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The Allegory of The Cave w/ Myq Kaplan & Dena Shottenkirk
In this episode Nayanci asks comedians Myq Kaplan and Josh Carter along with Philosophy Professor and podcast host Dena Shottenkirk their interpretation of "The Allegory of The Cave" and how it may relate to our current society
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Philosophy of War w/ Larry Beyah and Justin Steinberg
In this episode Nayanci brings up the philosophy and ethics in war. Josh and guests; Larry Beyah (comedian/podcaster/veteran) give their points of view and Justin Steinberg (CUNY Philosophy/Ethics Professor) brings his academic perspective.