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"It's no longer a question of 'Am I screwing them up?' It's become more of a worry over 'Which one am I screwing them up the worst?'" Did you know that Birth Order's another horoscope? This week, Anna and Steve cover traits of eldest, middle, and youngest children, and why being the youngest is obviously the best. Also why being oldest is most definitely the worst. Find out if you fit your categor...

“So how was Christmas for you guys? Did you all get lots of nice black t-shirts?” Have you ever felt emotional? Did you ever feel like expressing it with eyeliner and angsty music? Good news, this week Kellen Hyde comes on to cover Emo Culture from early origins, to the Weezer of it all, and to the sadbois of today. Internal turmoil, outfit expression, and aggressive crowd participation are all ke...

"We are healed of a suffering only by experiencing it to the full." This week we're joined by Philly's very own Marty Marty! Josh comes on to discuss his in-depth experience with anxiety, and tweaking out since he was 6 years old. He walks us through the process of legitimizing the diagnosis in his life, and some fun (and not so fun) coping mechanisms developed in response. Go for a walk, breathe,...

"A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts- But if you talk all the time, you'll never hear what anybody else has to say. And therefore, all you'll have to talk about is your own conversation." DON'T THINK- YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO THINK! YOU HAD ALL SUMMER. FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU DO! These past 3 months I've just been like, the most happy I've ever been. All the best...

"I have noticed that even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, still look before they cross the road." This week, one caffeinated Josh Kleckner joins the podcast to discuss the reality of free will- specifically how it doesn't exist, and why we should factor that in to our decision making process. We cover how atheists are sometimes unknowing Buddhis...

"I hear voices talking about murder... relax, it's just a podcast." This week we're joined by South Jersey's very own Sidney Albrecht to talk True Crime; why people love it, why people hate it, and why people do it. You ever been a serial killer and kept podcast episodes as mementos for each of your victims? Yeah me, neither... Stay safe out there fam, have a good week. Music: Fine Seeds by Thomas...

"It's not about what the equipment does, it's about what you can do through that equipment. That's where the soul is." This week on Articulate, we're joined by local Philadelphia D.J., WUSTA. He walks us through his introduction into the scene, the creativity involved in production, and how the scene's progressed through the years. Never underestimate the Art of the Vibe. Hey guess what?? Articula...

"Heavy Metal is the most conservative of all loud music. Let's face it, not even a gym teacher could get as many people to dress alike." This week on Articulate, Paige Campbell comes on to elaborate on Metal- its history, culture, and transformation into a lifestyle. You ever burn down 30 churches before?? Now that's metal. Dip your toe in, perform some illegal activities, and have a metal week. M...

"If you were ever abducted by aliens, the first thing I'd ask is whether they came from a planet where people also deny science." When was the Universe created? Are we alone? Is the 4th dimension bussin'? None of these questions are answered in this weeks episode, a beautiful conversation with local comic Nicky P. A silly conversation about the new James Webb telescope snowballed into getting to k...

“I don't drink these days; I'm allergic to alcohol and narcotics- I break out in handcuffs.” This week, let's give our guest a great big Howdy! Thomas Patrick hops on Articulate this week to walk us through his creative process in writing, stand up, and painting. A lot of what comes through is emotional outlet- especially after becoming sober and fully processing past events. This process helps re...

“Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.” This week local skater Pete Eckenroth joins for an episode about the good ol' B.S. of A. baby. From the structure of ranks, to getting stabbed, and fun (probably true) conspiracies, this episode packs in everything you'll need (but probably never need) to know about Boy Scouts. Spoiler: You'll l...

“You can't explain, man, what's going on in your brain. You can't tell somebody what's happening, what's going on in your-” … “Why don't you just try?” HOLY COW we did it. 100 episodes. In this episode we take a look back at the highs and lows over the past 2 years. Great episodes like Amid Livid Covid Frustrations (EP29) about a kid trying to graduate in a new pandemic-ridden world, or Stan...

“In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” Happy 100 fam! This week, Brett Payne joins Articulate on this special occasion to discuss how he learned to plow… his own anger into something positive. Listen in to see how justified vandalism and threatening sorority members lead to this amazing Anarcho-Comed...

“Anger is stupid, and stupidity will kill you more surely than your opponent's blade.” Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. This week Felix Behr walks us through his upbringing, from Seminary to Dingleberry, and how his rebellious nature unfolds in his style, standup, and fencing. Enjoy! Or don't… I really don't care one way or the other. Music: Indie/Rock Instrumental by Hyde – Free Inst...

“Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” Neurotic tendencies to do the same thing over and over again sometimes pay off. This week Nancy Padgett walks us through her 3:1 Ableton ratio for creating the perfect loops. The inspiration for her music comes with a nostalgic and emotional tie to academic learning, soundscapes, and memories; a connection that hopefull...

“The finest thing about a hobby is that you can't do any pretending about it. You either like it or you don't.” All the way from the Miami of Ukraine, Kateryna Shevchuk joins this week to discuss the constant juggling act that is her life. An interest in American culture weaves through exploring nanotechnology, fashion, and creative endeavors to tie together this week's episode, touching on the mo...

“It doesn't matter what age you are, an effective song will move you.” This week we're joined by podcast host Tyler Darling from “I Turn My Podcast On,” a podcast dedicated to the art and career of the band Spoon. Listen in to hear the podcast origin story, the trials and tribulations of being a Spoon fan, and a plethora of reasons to support that we're alive to witness one of the greatest rock ba...

“It has become quite appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” This week on Hot Ones, Ben Staab hops on to dish out some spicy hot takes regarding a passionate distaste for the metaverse. As technology progresses, more content is shoved in our faces, leaving less time for breathing room and thinking in the real world and more time for contemplating pointless decisions. As...

“I got the sense that Alabama is a place where people don't want handouts and don't much care for people talking out of the side of their mouth.” This week on Articulate, Jackson Crutchfield joins for a lovely morning episode on the wondrous natural land of Alabama, how persistence pays off, and the blossoming societal norms we see developing in the world of stand up comedy today. Also- farts, bre...

“Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience.” This week on Articulate, we're joined by the professional accountant Logan Malin as he guides us through his experiences with trivia night, living out of a car, and keeping obligations from becoming jobs. A good outlet always helps; but so do comedy and drugs, so it's really up to you to just pick your poison. No tomar drog...

“Just do it.” This week we have roast master Romaine Rosner on to discuss what it takes to drop out of school to pursue a career in comedy; a lot of practice, lying to your parents, and regret. Tons of regret. But also- a clearly pure talent, skill, and a big ol' pair of courage. Have a W, you deserve it. Music: Insiders by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty Music promoted by https://ww...

“The impact of nanotechnology is expected to exceed the impact that the electronics revolution has had on our lives.” Ever think about the impact your decision have on the entire world system? Ever wonder if the same rules apply with atomic structure? This week Jamie Fitz joins Articulate to cover the world of nanotechnology- a wide array of engineering projects on the molecular world. Dissection,...

“Maybe you don't have to push yourself forward. Maybe you just have to stop holding yourself back.” A year in review. Cheers. Music: Weezer – Undone Bastille – The Anchor Sjowgren – Now & Then Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If my soul's impeccable taste in music throws you off, then learn to tune me out.” What's up skaters? This week Mr. Peter Eckenroth hops on the pod to discuss various music choices we all make daily. Where do our main influences come from? Why do Dads have such good taste? What's the best way to experience music, and why is it a phone speaker out of a plastic cup in the 8th grade? From Barry Mani...

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” This week, you're gonna have to let us nerd out real quick as we've got Manny Brown and Tyler Wolf here to talk about dirty underwear and all the stages of grief that follow. Stand-Up Comedy; sometimes an idea just comes to you, sometimes you gotta put the work in, and sometimes you just relate to people that don't trust their farts either. Check out...