Wholesome and Heathen

Wholesome and Heathen
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Headquartered right inside your mind with a satellite office in your heart, Wholesome and Heathen represent the greatest philosophical minds of our time. Poorly. Learn with Wholesome as Heathen teaches Philosophical topics with all of the fun, and none of the pretentiousness. Learn, laugh, but you don't need to love. We're not that throw pillow everyone has. New episodes uploaded every other Tuesday. Because Tuesday is the worst day of the week and you needed something good. https://www.wholesomeandheathen.com/

  1. 03/16/2022

    Confucius, Wreck It Ralph, and Yoda

    Season 3 Episode 2! Join Wholesome and Heathen as they dive into the philosophy of Confucius. You know that Confucius says things, but what things? And why have those things been so fundamental to the lifestyles of entire countries? And how do those things relate to Wreck-It-Ralph, a movie about a Donkey Kong wannabe? Learn about the five constant virtues, the importance of family, and what species of animals Heathen can't differentiate in today's heavenly mandated episode! Send comments, concerns, and your wisest/pithiest phrases to contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

  2. 03/01/2022

    Nietzsche, Shrek, and Toy Story

    Welcome Back! Join Wholesome and Heathen as they welcome you back for Season 3! This season, they're breaking down philosophy - one philosopher at a time - by giving you an intro course into the most famous philosophers and why they're famous. Starting of the list is a man almost as famous for his philosophy as he is his moustache: Neitzche. What did he have to say about suffering and the master-slave dynamic? And what exactly is an Ubermensch? How does any of this possibly relate to Shrek or Toy Story? Buzz in to find out! Direct questions, comments, concerns, and ways to enhance your suffering to better yourself to our inbox at Contact@wholesomeandheathen.com P.S. - We missed you.

  3. 04/07/2021

    Season 2 Finale! Minority Report - Can You Change Fate?

    Join Wholesome and Heathen for their Season 2 Finale! And what better film to center on for a finale than Minority Report! What does this film tell us about fate, or its philosph-ier term, determinism? Can you be held responsible for crimes you have yet to commit? And if you're stopped from committing them, were they ever going to happen to begin with? Let your brain go topsy-turvy trying to figure out where responsibility ends and destiny takes over with our mind-bending finale! Let us know how we're doing with comments and critiques at contact@wholesomeandheathen.com Your e-mails to us are predestined.

  4. 03/16/2021

    The Wolf of Wall Street vs. Inside Out! Hedonism Battle!

    Join Wholesome and Heathen as they discuss the concept of Hedonism, and two of the most Hedonistic films of all time: Wolf of Wall Street (of course) and... Inside Out!? That's right! Learn of the ancient philosophers Aristippus and Epicurus, and see what they have to say about how to best live a life of pleasure! What brings about true joy? Is it purely physical, can it be mental, and are there any other metrics to determine pleasure? All this and more in season 2's penultimate episode! Got comments, critiques, concerns, or detailed plans on maximizing pleasure and minimizing sadness? Go ahead and shoot that bad boy to us at contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

  5. 02/23/2021

    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Pain and Aestheticism

    Join Wholesome and Heathen as they take an adventurous look at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty! This movie has a lot to say about how to live life, but how much of that comes from Philosophers? Learn, too, of the value of judging a book by its cover with Aestheticism. What is it (besides a very difficult word to say) and how does art tie into Philosophy? All this and more in a truly beautiful episode of Wholesome and Heathen! Send comments, concerns, critiques, and directions to beautiful vistas virtually untarnished by the world of man at contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

  6. 02/10/2021

    The Dark Knight - Is the Truth Always Best?

    Join Wholesome and Heathen as the touch on one of the most culturally impacting films of the late 2000's - The Dark Knight! This movie is absolutely stuffed full of Philosophy, but this episode concentrates on the truth. Is the truth always best? What is the value, if any, of a white lie? Is it okay to lie to comfort someone in dire straights? And in what situations are lies accepted and almost valued? If you thought the truth was simple, think again! Wholesome and Heathen are here to confuse your most basic understandings of reality and virtue with the flare, good humor, and better looks you know them for. Send comments, critiques, and your best Batman voice to contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

  7. 01/26/2021

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Is it better to forget?

    Join Wholesome and Heathen as they remember Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. What does this movie have to say about memory? And what does its unique visual and story-telling elements say about the value of our memories, their impact on our happiness, and our own perceptions of reality? All this and more in an episode loaded with neurological wonder and Heathen being totally grossed out by love! You won't want to miss it! It's kind of adorable. Tell us what traditionally beloved aspect of the human experience grosses you out at contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

  8. 01/13/2021

    Gattaca - Bioethics, Eugenics, and Standardized Perfection

    Join Wholesome and Heathen as they discuss the 1997 film Gattaca! What does this movie have to say about ideas of perfection, and the long-term implications of genetically engineering humans? And in the 24 years since this movie was released, how close are we to the reality depicted in the film? The answer might scare you, but let Wholesome and Heathen's soothing, dulcet tones guide you through this fascinating and increasingly relevant picture. Join the discussion and tell us what perfect genes you'd splice into your future children at contact@wholesomeandheathen.com

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Headquartered right inside your mind with a satellite office in your heart, Wholesome and Heathen represent the greatest philosophical minds of our time. Poorly. Learn with Wholesome as Heathen teaches Philosophical topics with all of the fun, and none of the pretentiousness. Learn, laugh, but you don't need to love. We're not that throw pillow everyone has. New episodes uploaded every other Tuesday. Because Tuesday is the worst day of the week and you needed something good. https://www.wholesomeandheathen.com/

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  • Creator
    Wholesome and Heathen
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2019 Wholesome and Heathen. All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
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