Let’s Talk about the Deep Stuff

Sean Kneese

A podcast that covers deep topics such as philosophy, spirituality, mental health, current events, social and political issues, and personal development. Hosted and produced by Sean Kneese, former host/producer of BS’ing with Sean K. .

  1. 2025. 10. 29.

    Episode 55: Why We’re Drawn to the Dark: The Art and Meaning of Horror with Renata De Los Rios:Troma Hair & Makeup Artist and Horror Enthusiast

    In this special Halloween episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, we dive into the fascination with horror — from its literary roots in Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft to classic films like Nosferatu and The Shining, and even modern interpretations like Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu. My incredible guest, Renata, shares her personal insights on why we’re drawn to fear, darkness, and the art of horror, and how it reflects the darker sides of humanity and society. Renata also takes us into the colorful and haunting world of Día de los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebration, exploring how it honors ancestors and contrasts with Halloween traditions elsewhere. Plus, she shares stories from her time working with Troma, doing hair and makeup on some of the wildest indie horror productions around. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just curious about why humans are obsessed with fear, this episode peels back the curtain on the psychological, cultural, and artistic allure of horror. Renata and Heavy Horror on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavyhorrornyc/ https://www.instagram.com/heavyhorrornyc_backup/ The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff Sean's Ig @seankvibes Donate to the show: Venmo: @Sean-kneese Paypal:  Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com

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  2. 2025. 09. 16.

    Episode 51: Us and Them: Breaking Down the Walls That Divide Us

    In this episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese examines the forces that fuel division, dehumanization, and authoritarianism—past and present. He explores how fear, prejudice, and propaganda pit people against one another, and why recognizing shared humanity matters more than ever. Sean also reflects on today’s challenges, from political tensions in the U.S. after Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the destruction of Gaza and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. With personal insight and moral clarity, this episode invites listeners to question narratives, confront injustice, and think critically about the choices shaping our world.   Books referenced:  https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-World-Revisited/dp/0060776099 https://www.amazon.com/How-Fascism-Works-Politics-Them/dp/0525511830 https://www.amazon.com/Orientalism-Edward-Said-audiobook/dp/B004HOD1Y2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X1G6KKEQK06A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7JDBK9YxjOb1kp_qndiL3XhoqEE4U18ofmfbI3Qp7Xf3n5gtTFinnc9tVmgkt_4yxfUrL7ejvZG5_x3BuCnTn9e97bd_OmCPj48v7Rx4OtpniaDKGwk12AKla_JDaCc4mUrvxGJbtMjshbogs3iEM8JorDhMkSC3NHcvodMbdxK4CXiUj6fcB-T-AQYwud59sMUmr2cIbQXWkeneTm6h9dK98aYahnCBnRqdGcg-_zI.WvFkuCwVsv6QCL1mSi9zcsgXlvgnTxaJUUma10jeUZE&dib_tag=se&keywords=orientalism&qid=1757996747&s=books&sprefix=orientalism%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Years-War-Palestine-Colonialism/dp/B083Z3YW4S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EPANHMMR1BZU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-2saM3bIOJB0-8gcmppnww.yMi029to-pI4FaE2zAu-Db1evKChxgV-m37HRvexExk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+hundred+year+war+on+palestine&qid=1757996775&s=audible&sprefix=the+hundred+year+war+on+palestine%2Caudible%2C94&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Being-Jewish-After-Destruction-Gaza/dp/B0DD4M928M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGVO13KMRCRO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X3ewAAD1G5W3-QiRH5dLJA.FQIQEJzz5laqBAKLx1mkm0OMEyR5c0dMSbPzKSvvLNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=being+jewish+after+gaza&qid=1757996802&s=audible&sprefix=being+jewish+after+gaza%2Caudible%2C88&sr=1-1   Sources to things mentioned:  https://www.vox.com/culture/461239/trump-smithsonian-art-kennedy-center-cia-cold-war https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/charlotte-nursing-student-arrested-ice-150806944.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-to-know-about-the-aftermath-of-charlie-kirks-assassination https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/erdogan-blasts-biden-silent-on-putin-after-both-recognize-armenian-genocide/   https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/stephen-miller-hatemonger-biography/ https://www.newsweek.com/groyper-charlie-kirk-shooting-nick-fuentes-2129114 https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/scotus-just-gave-ice-a-green-light-to-profile-latinos-we-should-all-be-outraged/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-immigrants-are-poisoning-blood-country-biden-campaign-liken-rcna130141 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/stephen-miller-deportation-high-school-classmate-b2768997.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/13/business/charlie-kirk-death-fired-comments https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/09/15/Dangerous-Targeting-Canadian-Journalist/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/12/amnesty-international-concludes-israel-is-committing-genocide-against-palestinians-in-gaza/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/16/the-language-being-used-to-describe-palestinians-is-genocidal https://www.un.org/unispal/about-the-nakba/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-says-returning-hostages-not-the-most-important-thing-sparking-fierce-backlash/ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/investigation-finds-israeli-forces-shot-95-gaza-children-in-head-or-chest-in-over-160-examined-cases/3649091 https://churchleaders.com/news/855020-church-at-the-crossroads-stand-against-gaza-war-rns.html https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/ https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/     My friend Malak Mattar, incredible Palestinian artist who I mentioned: https://www.wallpaper.com/art/together-for-palestine-artist-malak-mattar-interview Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20250423-i-shall-not-hate-a-palestinian-doctor-s-call-for-peace   The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff Donate to the show: Venmo: @Sean-kneese Paypal:  Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com

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A podcast that covers deep topics such as philosophy, spirituality, mental health, current events, social and political issues, and personal development. Hosted and produced by Sean Kneese, former host/producer of BS’ing with Sean K. .