The Market Place Of Ideas

We can drive ourselves crazy trying to pursue our passions despite our fear of success. So on this episode we learn what the fear of success is, what causes it, and how to identify and overcome it.

Today on the podcast we're going to chat about Bigfoot a purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. We also ask the question after many dubious articles have failed to prove the existence of Bigfoot, why do people still believe. Like the Yeti of Asia or the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, Sasquatch is rooted in Indigenous legend and is commonly researched by cry...

On today's podcast we're going to be chatting about the every growing data that is saying we have fewer quality friendships than previous generations had. Plus take a look at some of the research done by Emily Langan, an associate professor of communication at Wheaton College in Illinois who studies interpersonal relationships. Also we'll look at ways to solve this every changing problem of lackin...

On today's episode we're going to be chatting about gatekeeping in pop culture. The time honored tradition of trying to one-up newcomers who dare to wear a shirt of a popular superhero and not know every aspect of said hero's origin or essential story lines. We also look at ways to kick gatekeeping to the curb and how to make space for new people to appreciate the things we love so much.

In the words of the late great Harriet Tubman: “We out.” On today's Episode we take a really deep dive into the effects of racism within church denominations. Also we cast a long critical side eye at the deafening silence pastors within white evangelical and Southern Baptist churches have participated in, driving black parishioners away from their congregations.

On today's podcast we're going to take a look at the topic of religion. Specifically why are some evangelicals leaving the faith? The decline in the United States has been laid bare in a report by the Public Religion Research Institute’s 2020 Census on American Religion. Also in countries such as Canada religiosity is at an all-time low, with recently released data from Statistics Canada showing o...

Today we take a look at the topic of doubt Why we can trust more in failure then in the notion and idea of success. We also ask the question are we all turning into Jay-z's uncle? As Jay-z has stated numerous times he had to even fight his own family to believe in him and his talent for rhyming. Jay said that "Part of being confident is taking chances and being fearless … I had a foolish confidenc...

Today we chat about how to focus on great storytelling to get your point across.

Today we take a walk on the wild side of the internet. To view what happens when the bill comes due. For many in the conspiracy, pizza gate community the last few years have been a buffet of crazy and baseless claims, devoid of truth and substance. We have seen the insanity ranging from claims that the earth is flat to the Covid-19 global pandemic was/is a hoax. Well in the last few weeks we are s...

Today on the program we take a look at some of the spicy comments the pope, said in January regarding people who call themselves fur moms or pet parents. The pope’s remarks drew criticism from many on social media who insisted that having children is a personal choice. Plus also questioned the irony of a man with no children scolding people on a decision he himself decided not to make. Countries a...

Today we chat about the truly legendary visit of Pope Francis and for his apology to the survivors, families and communities that have suffered because of the Catholic Church’s involment alongside the Canadian government in the creation and running of Indian Residential Schools. Many Indigenous people have long desired recognition of their suffering by the hand of the church be acknowledged. Howev...

There remains little doubt that the Covid-19 virus has changed our lives forever; the way we socialise, work, and live. Switching on the TV or internet every morning we are bombarded with a hopeless tidal wave of fear and anxiety. There's this feeling that you've got to handle all these emotions by yourself. Today we talk about how the pandemic has heightened the sense of isolation that many men a...

Today we talk about why you should stay clear of the comment section on all social media.

The power of social media and the internet has allowed our society to be much more knowledgeable of worldwide affairs and news. But at what cost? According to the Nielsen Social Media Report, active social media users have a higher likelihood of being influenced offline. Social media and technology is now beginning to impact its' users' decision making processes. Today we are taking a look into th...

Today we take a dive into the the fun nostalgic show Stranger Things. Plus we talk about the joys and dangers of pseudo-nostalgia

Today we chat about how to find balance in a chaotic world. You can find the Marketplace of ideas wherever  you get your podcast. Also at these other links https://m.facebook.com/104045695139574/ https://www.instagram.com/lazarus197925/ https://anchor.fm/s/876b6e8/podcast/rss https://open.spotify.com/show/08kORklBLeddS1zUrTDGcx

Today we take a look at how sunday morning became the most segregated time of the week.

I just had some thoughts I wanted to share on the wonderful,yet sometimes problematic legacy of celebrating Canada Day

Today we take a look the contributions of the late great Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992), born and also known as Malcolm Michaels Jr., an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen,and outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969.Johnson was a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front and co-...

Today we take a dive into the parallels between. The Handmaid’s Tale and the US supreme Courts decision to overthrow the landmark decision of Roe v Wade.

On todays episode we chat about how we as a society can combat loneliness.

Today we chat about how museums and institutions worldwide are under ever growing pressure to, face the issues around rightful ownership of art and artifacts taken from Indigenous people groups. The ethics of charging people to see and view the "spoils of war" are staring to bring into focus the injustice and wrongdoings used to acquire this stuff in the first place.

Today we chat about the ridiculous controversy that has triggered people within the internet space over a single kiss, In the new Pixar film "Lightyear”. The story is a prequel origin of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy in the “Toy Story” franchise. The problem some people have with the film is that there is a single kiss shared by two women. Some say this is inappropriate for a child...

Today we have a chat about Mindfulness- training. Which can cause stress reduction to assist people with anxiety, depression and pain

Today we chat about pop culture juggernaut,Revlon. Revlon, the 90-year-old multinational beauty company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weighed down by debt and an inability to change with the times. However we're also going to take a look into the competition coming from Kylie jenner cosmetics and Fenty Beauty.