Meta-Cosmos

Bartleby examines the past fifty years of the US presidential election cycle and how the outcomes are determined. Meanwhile, Artemus dismisses his brother's theories and explains that the real culprit is economics. Together, our favorite pair of socks take us back to the Carter administration; its many aspirations, and how the fate of Iran still affects us to this day. Hint, it's all Reaga...

In an effort to avoid the topic of politics during election week, Artemus demands a discussion on science fiction. Put on the spot, all Bartleby can come up with is an impromptu dissertation on the nature of fanfiction in relation to corporate IP. Meanwhile, unseen forces work against Bartleby in another seemingly off-the-rails episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produc...

Inspired by a joke made by Mr. Sunday Movies about the 1982 Kurt Russel horror movie, The Thing, Bartleby and Artemus dip their toes into the pool of alien invasion scenarios. This week, we briefly examine how nonlinear warfare is used to divide and conquer peoples and nations. It's another short, sweet, and thought-provoking episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Prod...

Bartleby and Artemus do a little paranormal investigating for a change and invite their producer, Isaac Bluefoot, onto the show to tell a few ghost stories about the poltergeist he grew up with, specifically, the thing in the basement. It's tales of compassion and courage in the face of absolute dread, and not too different from Dan Da Dan, except for one crucial detail. What do you do when it...

Leading into the 2024 US presidential election, Bartleby suggests that presidents and CEOs don't have as much power as their job titles would suggest. Meanwhile, Artemus attempts to ignore the whole conversation of politics while he attends to his chores. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos with a roundabout civics lesson, in which we learn that the working class holds the only pow...

Bartleby and Artemus revisit the topic of the conflict between Palestine and Israel one year after it escalated to unprecedented levels. They examine the complicated topic where it seems nothing can be done and suggest there is something to do and maybe even someone to blame, and it isn't anti-Semitic. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Je...

As Bartleby seemingly goes off the rails, he breaks down to Artemus several hypothetical scenarios in which power corrupts. He makes up several examples with no relation to anyone in particular. It's another revealing episode of Meta-Cosmos to examine your own moral compass by. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly. ...Additional music...

For a change of pace, Bartleby and Artemus field a question from a listener and explore the possibility that Sci-fi and Fantasy are the same genre with superficial differences. In the end, despite all their conclusive answers, Artemus refuses to be persuaded. It's another somehow educational episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Musi...

Bartleby and Artemus dig into the question, what is causing population decline? Along the way they find themselves addressing the core of the issue, reproductive rights, and trickle-down economics. As usual, it's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Bartleby breaks down the history of Batman in pursuit of defining his impact on the zeitgeist. Along the way, Artemus insists they discuss the significance of Superman, the Joker, and especially Harley Quinn. Once again, it's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos where our two favorite socks find profundity in the mundane! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …T...

Bartleby leads Artemus on an exploration of real-life science fiction. Together they examine past science and a whole lot of stuff no one believes anymore. It's a journey in pursuit of the truth in which we find out, Meta-Cosmos might just be another example. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Bartleby and Artemus discuss neurodivergence and find that there are as many kinds of people as there are pizza! No matter what kind of person you are, Bartleby suggests that some basic self-care techniques can apply to every slice on the pie. Get yet another fresh hot perspective in this most mind-bending episode of Meta-Cosmos ever! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluef...

Bartleby and Artemus break down various allegories for evil as they explore the concepts of the Devil. Bartleby suggests there may be more than one. It's another amazing journey into the self on Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Bartleby and Artemus examine counterculture and how its dollars are won by advertisers. Artemus tries to steer the topic away from politics, but alas it is futile as we learn a bit about anti-consumerism the creation of the Fox News Network. It's another educational episode of Meta-Cosmos crammed into an unreasonable amount of time! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Blu...

Bartleby presents Artemus with testimonials of spooky imaginary friends. Do children communicate with spirits? In pursuit of ghost stories, we once again re-examine the condition of the soul on a fantastic episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly. ...Additional music by Mark Wilson X

Bartleby breaks down the nature of relationships through the lens of Tinashe's 2024 hit song, Nasty. Along the way, he ask Artemus the essential question, is anybody going to match my freak? Get ready to examine your trauma patterning in what might just be the freakiest, most nasty episode of Meta-Cosmos yet! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by R...

Artemus does all he can to keep Bartleby from discussing politics and election drama with a box of conversation prompting cards. Bartleby manages to get by nonetheless. In another great episode of Meta-Cosmos, we learn a little bit about a wide range of topics, including American politics, despite Artemus's best efforts. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Them...

In celebration of National Producer Appreciation Day, the Neehi Brothers examine the Comic Code Authority and how it shaped the world we live. All this is to say thank you to their producer, Isaac Bluefoot, and promote his other show, Superman: Son of El. It's a revealing episode of Meta-Cosmos that has a lot to say about Superman and his place in culture. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi...

Bartleby and Artemus take a tour of the psyche using Carl Jung's map of the archetypes. It's not so complicated when you hear it from the perspective of a pair of socks. As usual, Meta-Cosmos offers the new perspective you were looking for. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly. ... Additional music: Life is Good by Beat Mekanik Lic...

Bartleby attempts to convince Artemus that capitalism actually exists! The Neehi Brothers dig into corporate culture and some alternative ways of interacting with these entities. What will become of life on Earth? Another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos explores a few of the possibilities. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Our favorite metaphysicists have another Q&A episode! It's a wild ride looking at the history of hemp economics, the double-slit experiment, self-determination, and the right to exist, collectively. In this amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos, the questions are thought-provoking, and the answers doubly so! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal...

When Bartleby invites Artemus to define Late Stage Capitalism, we find the term is a bit loose. To better get a grip on the topic, Bartleby suggests they examine the new Mad Max movie, Furiosa, and get to the bottom of why such a highly acclaimed film following up on Fury Road could do so poorly at the box office. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos tapping into the human condition and...

Breaking down the causes and effects of mind, body, and spirit, our favorite pair of socks breaks down the illusion of health. Eventually, they are forced to conclude that socks don't have much ground to stand on when it comes to the topic. Nonetheless, it's another mind-opening episode of Meta-Cosmos, though it could just be a placebo effect. …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produc...

It can be really easy to dehumanize people. Now with the internet, there are more ways to do it than ever. Bartleby breaks it down for Artemus and suggests there is something we can do about it. It's another insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Bartleby serves up an eternal side order for Artemus to chew on. To digest this meal, our favorite pair of socks deconstruct omnipotence in light of inclusivity. It's another amazing episode exploring humanity's relationship to theology and the pitfalls that come with it. … Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi … Produced by Isaac Bluefoot … Theme Song by Royal Jelly