jbouchard

From Nowhere to Nothing

Society EN ↓ 266 episodes

In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.

Author

jbouchard

Category

Society

Podcast website

jbouchard.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Names 16.10.2021

In this episode, we look at the concepts of names and naming, examining them in conjunction with symbolism, branding, language, and other abstractions. 

John Lee: Purpose 28.09.2021

In this episode, I talk with John Lee about purpose, and how he believes it relates to other philosophical thoughts and systems.

Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei 18.09.2021

In this episode, we examine the work of Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei and how art and imagination affect our perception of reality and truth.

Simone de Beauvoir 11.09.2021

In this episode, we look at feminist existential philosophy through the life and writings of Simone de Beauvoir

Jean-Paul Sarte 04.09.2021

In this episode, we take a stab at examining Jean-Paul Sarte's ontology in regards to consciousness, freedom, authenticity, and more.

Soren Kierkegaard 28.08.2021

In this episode, we look at the life and philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard, the founder of the Existential paradigm. 

Epiphenomenalism 21.08.2021

In this episode, we look at the mind-body problem through the lens of Epiphenomenalism, weighing the validity and usefulness of the paradigm.

Ramon Mazinga 25.07.2021

In this cross-over episode, I interview the titular host of the podcast "Passing Through With Ramon Mazinga" about a variety of philosophical topics.  If you are interested in seeing the three-part video session, stay tuned for updates!

Dr. Andy Norman 17.07.2021

In this episode, I interview Dr. Andy Norman about his theory of Cognitive Immunology and his practices as a philosopher of science.

Update 10.07.2021

In this episode, I provide a brief update on the status of the podcast, along with a freebie.

Mary Midgely 26.06.2021

In this episode, we look at the unique approach Mary Midgely took to addressing important topics like science, morality, and life.

Immanuel Kant 05.06.2021

In this episode, we sample and discuss a few of the many concepts Immanuel Kant explored with his philosophy.

Belonging 22.05.2021

In this episode, we attempt to define belonging and examine the intricate ways in which it affects agency, identity, and morality.

Awareness 08.05.2021

In this episode, we try to parse apart what awareness means within the context of perception and consciousness, confronting what this means for personhood and life.

Absolutism 24.04.2021

In this episode, we explore many of philosophy's deepest questions by asking whether or not absolutes exist.

Science and Philosophy 17.04.2021

In this episode, we look at the relationship between science and philosophy: where one ends and the other begins, their need for each other, and how that affects society.

Normality 10.04.2021

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be normal and how we epistemologically and ontologically derive these notions.

Authenticity 02.04.2021

In this episode, we struggle with the dynamic and paradoxical nature of authenticity, examining lingual and contextual factors.  

Skepticism 20.03.2021

In this episode, we look at the historical, academic, and anecdotal narratives of skepticism.

Authority 13.03.2021

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted symbiosis of authority, power, relationship, influence, and the effect they have on people and society.

Perspective 06.03.2021

In this episode, we examine the role of perspective in perception, reality, and truth.  

The Mandalorian 20.02.2021

In this episode, we look at the context, ethics, and aesthetics of the TV series The Mandalorian.

Isolation 13.02.2021

In this episode, we pick apart what it means to be isolated, the contrasting effects it can have, and what it means for us as people.

Villains 06.02.2021

In this episode, with the help of a special guest, we look at the compelling nature of villains, their relationship to heroes, the stories we tell, and the lives we live.

Heroes 31.01.2021

In this episode, we take a hard look at what a hero is, and whether they can exist in reality, or only in our imaginations.

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