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We really finally wrap up our exploration into 80s music with a bunch of hot takes on girl bands, one hit wonders, 80s dance jams, non 80s bands that everyone rocked out to in the 80s, and finally songs from today that sound like 80s music.  We had just a blast with this arc and we hope you enjoyed it too.  Citations and credits from last week's episode and this week below.   Exampl...

When we started this episode we thought it would be the end but as it turns out it is just Rap/Hip Hop.  Highlights include Marc rapping.  Tomorrow we're dropping a bonus episode that will finish everything off.  Citations to come in episode 21's  description.  Please, if you like us and find us entertaining, share us with a friend.  

Marc and Kristina explore the foundations of hair metal and the new romantic movement in this episode.  Its the second of a three episode arc about 80s music.  Digressions include the significance of MTV, Kristina's imposter syndrome, and Beavis and  Butthead as the greatest music critics of the 20th century.  We LOVE the 80s and we're just going to hang out in this decade for...

In this episode we finish up our conversation about 80s movies we love with Matt Snediker.  Matt has created a top 1000 movies of all time list and it is amazing.  Please check it out here:   http://bit.ly/TopAcclaimed We have nothing to do with these films, obviously, other than being fans.  Please go check them out, though, if you haven't already.   Join in the conversat...

In this episode, Marc and Kristina are joined by Matt Snediker to discuss three films that premiered in the 1980s.  This is the first of a two-part episode and marks the beginning of our deep dive into the 80s as a decade defined by film, music, fashion, and role playing culture.  As always, none of us has anything to do with the creation of these films, we are simply using them as primary sources...

In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss Elliot Rodger's rampage.  He was a bad guy.  He was also a sick guy.  Digressions include mental health, the need for us to just post a buckle the f*ck up warning on every podcast we publish because we're possibly not the most sensitive people in the world, and Marc's remarkable revelation that at 16, being rejected by a girl, is not the end of the world;...

There seems to be no one with less meaning in their lives than these guys.  In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the very unfortunate world of the many men (and few women) who consider themselves Involuntarily celibate.  Digressions include forced monogamy, chads and stacys, and why Kristina didn't bring wine.  Please see links below to do more research on your own. An extensive and helpful l...

Our exploration of the Seduced documentary comes to an end with this episode.  Keith Raniere is exposed for the creepy and dangerous weirdo that he is and Marc and Kristina speculate about the role that privilege plays in the final judgments all around.  We have nothing to do with the Starz Documentary beyond the fact that we encourage you to check it out.  The NXIVM cult is a truly...

This episode continues our exploration of the crisis of meaning through the lens of cult life.  We dive deep into Episode 3 of the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult.  This was a tough episode to watch, and deals with a lot of gross Keith-ish stuff so please know that you may be triggered.  Keith is a disgusting  garbage person.  We appreciate your support an...

This is the second in our NXIVM arc (which is the first arc in our Crisis of Meaning series) and as Marc mentions: all the numbers and arcs and episodes are getting very confusing!  This week we're diving deep into the second episode of the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult.  We uncover more of Keith's grossness and feel really sorry for India but less sorry for Mark Vicen...

Bonus episode for you!  This is actually what last episode was supposed to be about before the spirit moved Marc and I to get into a lengthy debate on the role of religion (or lack thereof, as a part of the crisis of meaning.  Today's bonus is the first of three that will examine cults through the lens of NXIVM.  In it we use the Starz Network documentary Seduced: Inside the NXVIM C...

This is the first episode of a multi-episode series that examines what Professor John Vervaeke has called the Crisis of Meaning.  Marc and Kristina begin a discussion outlining what a crisis of meaning may be and there is a massive digression into a debate over whether Religion provides people with meaning, and, as a result, feelings of contentedness and connection.  Meaning or purpose i...

He's been dying to talk about it and here it is!  Marc has almost a full hour to discuss his views on white nationalism and political correctness.  Do not anticipate that this will be the last you hear of it from him, though.  He's like a dog with a bone if the bone was a bunch of garbagy racist weirdos and the dog was a middle aged guy with glasses.  In this episode I reference a debate over Poli...

Pump up the volume on this one everyone, we have had a slew of issues with our recording program and some weird sound stuff happening when we recorded the zoom call.  We promise, this is getting fixed in future episodes!!!  We have guests on this episode, you guys!  Thanks to Mike and Laurie for joining us to discuss the political landscape and what we think is wrong with it.  We also wonder what...

In this bonus episode, Marc and Kristina explore the recent fallout from the Jeffrey Toobin Zoom exposure.  Was it impulsive? Was it compulsive? Why do men do such things?  Can anyone actually watch an entire triple feature XXX matinee? (also, why is triple spelled the way it is and not tripple?)  What does any of this have to do with 80s girl bands?  And who is Belin and how d...

In this episode Marc and Kristina continue to examine the war on science with a visit to the world of adult breast milk consumption.  Is it a miracle cure for cancer?  I'm sure you can guess where Marc falls down on that question.  We seem to have our sound issues worked out, we are grateful for your patience while we sorted through the technical snafus.  Please join us on our facebook group page...

This is the next installment in our war on science series and we're looking at the first episode of the Netflix documentary (un)Well "Essential Oils".  This trend is a little too soothing for us to go too hard at the concept, but never fear!  Marc and I have plenty to say about a couple of the key figures featured in this episode.  Dr. Z, my dude, we are coming to drag you!  Li...

You guys this episode nearly killed us!  Upfront please be aware that there are some sound issues -- we had all kinds of technical snafus and although we have them fixed now (we hope) there is some choppiness in this episode that could not be helped.  This is the second episode in our war on science series and we are looking at what's going on in the anti vax world (they prefer to be cal...

In the second part of this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss the role of conspiracy in the Flat Earth Theory and we dive into the second half of Behind the Curve to explore the scientific method behind Flat Earther Claims.  Digressions include Kristina's affinity for BOGO wine and Marc's photography hobby.  We also theoretically stab another 80s music star to see what kind of sound he w...

This is the first episode in a series of podcasts dedicated to exploring the war on science.  Marc and Kristina discuss Flat Earthers through the lens of Behind the Curve, a 2018 Netflix Documentary.   This is part 1 of a two part episode.  Watch for part two to drop next Friday! Links and citations for this week's sources Behind the Curve. Netflix. United States: Delta-v Productions, 2018. https:...

This is the first trailer for Xtemporaneous, a weekly podcast featuring Marc Snediker and Kristina Lorusso.  We will discuss a variety of socially relevant topics irreverently.  Together we'll learn, we'll opine, there will probably be cocktails, it is bound to get political, and Marc will definitely make jokes.  Watch for upcoming episodes on cancel culture, a series exploring the...