Virtue Vibes with Jarrod Blair Jarrod Blair

In this episode, I talk about some ways that self-expression can be a force for good in the world, and I put on full display my sick acapella skills. Mr. Rogers interview segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDojoOiKLuc&ab_channel=HaqueCentreofActing%26Creativity%28HCAC%29Longer version of Mr. Rogers interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djoyd46TVVc&ab_channel=CharlieRoseIntro music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on PixabayConnect with me ;) Twitter: ...

In this episode, I discuss the ways that the terms "homophobic", "transphobic," and "fatphobic" often misconstrue what’s really going on in another person's mind. Outro music: "Modern Chillout (Future Calm)" by penguinmusic on PixabayIntro music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on PixabayConnect with me ;) Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesEmail: jarrod@virtuevibes.org

Is it wrong to watch depictions of evil in our entertainment? Can watching evil actions ever be beneficial? Can entertainment morally corrupt us? In this episode, I analyze some ways in which depictions of evil in our entertainment (books, movies, music, etc.) can be both valuable in some cases and morally corrupting in others. Outro music: ""Embrace" by ItsWatR on PixabayIntro music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on PixabayConnect with me ;) Twitter: https:...

People often say things like "you shouldn't judge" or "don't be so judgmental," but what exactly does this criticism mean? Is it really immoral to form a belief about whether someone's actions were right or wrong? I think not. So in this episode, I will try to convince you that judging is actually a valuable tool for leading a virtuous life, and I'll also address some important worries people have about judging that we must be careful to avoid, like making judgments that are ill-informed or w...

In this final episode of 2023, I share some reflections on the year as well as my appreciation for the Virtue Vibes podcast. Afterwards, I discuss how the philosophic spirit gets crushed by certain bad practices in conversations, like when we make people feel like they’re walking on eggshells, or when modern day antiracists throw loose accusations of “racist!” around, causing white people to withhold their honest thoughts when talking about race-related issues. I then discuss two reasons...

Christmas and New Year's Eve are just around the corner, so today, we're going to be doing a holiday special of sorts. In particular, we’re going to talk about the ways that holiday traditions can help us to become better people.I’m going to try and flesh out why these traditions are so helpful, and to give some practical recommendations for how to get the most out of your holidays. This will be done in a cross-cultural way that doesn’t depend on any specific traditions or religious beliefs, ...