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Happy New Year everyone! 2020 won, it's time for 2021. Let's roll with the Roaring 20s 2.0.  Cheers! Happy Holidays! Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointP...

Merry Christmas everyone! Today, host Chris Wright has brought to you a little piece of the old times, "When Radio Was." In this special presentation radio drama, we focus on a president who is trying to enjoy his last days in the White House at Christmastime. He then goes on a long journey of soul-searching as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with lots of entertaining moments to...

Bill Thompson is a former, longtime radio newscaster who has conducted interviews with numerous famous individuals such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Barack Obama, Barry Goldwater, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Carter, and Dan Quayle. He is now the host of the podcast "Now I've Heard Everything" which endeavors to post the many episodes that are available in his massive library.  Check out the website to his...

Host Chris Wright starts out with a new development in a now global phenomenon and eventually goes into some time travel talk. What are some theoretical ways that it could work and how is it misrepresented in popular movies? He also talks about some short stories, mentions a couple good quotes, and calls out nonsense. “The true essence of a dictatorship is in fact, not in its regularity, but in it...

Host Chris Wright has a lot of exciting stuff to get to. He talks about the mysterious metal monolith found in the Utah desert. He gets into some news and culture, and eventually reads some poetry. He even reads his own poem.  Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://poi...

Host Chris Wright has quite a range of topics today as he starts off with a little information about alcohol and quickly gets into some presidential history and other fun stuff. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpo...

Host Chris Wright brings the great and powerful Kevin Malmsten on the show once again to discuss everything from animals, to geography, to extraterrestrials.  Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/

Host Chris Wright is back at it again with his usual malarkey.  Election time has come, execute episode 69 (*juvenile giggling*). I also read some poetry, and discuss some ideas by Jorge Luis Borges. I call also call out some pseudoscience and expose stupidity. What is the nature of ownership of a creative work? Why is it okay to copy another work? These questions and more will be answered. F...

Host Chris Wright starts out with a little news in the realm of artificial technology. He also talks poetry, music, and history. Link to "Wired" article: Click here Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/

Host Chris Wright returns to the original KUST studio to cover several topics. He would like to appologize for not doing a Star Wars episode for the 66th episode, but promises to make it up to you. He mentions Mike Tyson, the Mars opposition 2020, poetry, and his recent interview with Zach Leary.  Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Co...

Zach Leary is a psychedelic advocate, Bhakti yoga instructor, and futurist. His father was famous Harvard psychologist Timothy Leary, 1960s cultural icon whose mantra was "Tune in, turn on, drop out." He is known for several famous studies including the Good Friday Experiment (Marsh Chapel Experiment) and the Concord Prison Experiment.  Zach can be found on Instagram: @zachlearydrome And his...

Join host Chris Wright for a special presentation and discussion of the essay from January 9, 1944 in the New York Times: "The Nightmare That Is a Reality," by Arthur Koestler. For more information, look up Witold Pilecki who was a Polish cavalry officer, intelligence officer, and resistance agent during WWII that went undercover inside the Auschwitz concentration camp. Also be sure to check out t...

Host Chris Wright doesn't speak at all in this episode, but lets the AI do the speaking for him. The very first podcast to be composed solely of AI generated content, even the theme song. Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: http...

Host Chris Wright kicks off the show with a little history and then delves into other topics such as the Uyghurs, some evolution, and more! Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/

Host Chris Wright is back at it with more interesting and entertaining content. He talks about language, the Fermi Paradox, and the Fischer Principle as well as some other topics. Make sure to check out the sponsor, the HITSAVERS app, available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.  HITSAVERS on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hitsavers/id1499091385 HITSAVERS on Googl...

Host Chris Wright gets the ball rolling with mentioning a great, recent book in the Hunger Games Series, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." He also talks about the relationship between the Romans and the Germanic tribes, and eventually he dives into some current issues. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the HitSavers app from Dr. Lunide Louis, available on the Google Play Store H...

Host Chris Wright talks about some topics related to recent events including the COVID-19 epidemic, the tragic murder of George Floyd, and the recent tremors that occurred around Yellowstone National Park (as there is a super-volcano beneath it).  Check out my latest musical release: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FYvMrDtN02vZuuFyjAcDY?si=RLsCPsfLRhecqzyVeUPung Join the Point Counterpoint c...

Host Chris Wright has some cool topics. He talks about music from India and plays a sample. He wishes the late Israel Kamakawiwoʻole a happy 61st birthday. He tells the old tale of the Sapsorrow and discusses consciousness. 

Host Chris Wright starts out with some news about Elon Musk's new son, X Æ A-12. He talks about the fact that so many presidential candidates have their own podcasts. He also gives some good advice as far a staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially after Governor Tim Walz's recent announcement. He also tells a riveting story about the 3 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days. Join the Po...

There have been a myriad of tragic tales and unfortunate instances throughout human history. Many involve specific individuals, while others are stories about groups of people. Lady Jane Grey, cousin of Edward VI of England and great-niece of Henry VIII of England. Although the "Nine Days' Queen" did not have a long reign, her legacy continued for some time. Her presence in the politics of 16th ce...

Host Chris Wright answers a question about how best to use our time during these dark days. He reads some news that's unrelated to the COVID-19 outbreak. He tells an old Celtic folktale. He also plays the original AND the Doors version of  "Alabama Song" to highlight the difference.  Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Join the Point...

Host Chris Wright is doing something different. Not only is he broadcasting from KUST remotely in Bemidji, but he is trying to make an episode to take your minds off of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. He plays some music, talks about some cool ideas in economics, and just tries to have some fun. Make sure to be ready for his EP release that will come out at an undisclosed time.  Shop all things Poi...

Host Chris Wright brings on roommate Nico Lovichi from France as a guest on the show. He is the host of the amazing podcast ¡Choúkrüt! Together, they comprise the singer-songwriter duo, Lord Fleming and the Weeping Willow. This is the concert that you always wanted, but never got! The two play songs on the guitar and ukulele and also discuss the significance of these songs, as well as their person...

Host Chris Wright starts the day off right by talking about the Fermi Paradox to explain the seeming lack of extraterrestrial encounters. He then talks about some possible actual encounters with aliens as well as some possible proof of ancient astronauts influencing human civilizations throughout history. Incidents include the Betz Ball, Barney and Betty Hill, and the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull...

Host Chris Wright kicks off the episode by answering some fan questions. They ranged from dead presidents, to animals, to woodchucks, to 3D-printing, to Joe Biden, to Roque de la Fuente. He also explains why standing is better than sitting (when referring to the health implications of a sedentary lifestyle). He talks about how we never truly see ourselves. Chris also mentions how podcasting helps...