Sam Labun and Jordan Strauss

The Philosophers Stoned

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A comedy podcast about philosophy with Sam Labun (B.A. and M.A. in philosophy) and comedian Jordan Strauss. Email us with questions or proposed topics at TPSpodcast420@gmail.com.

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Sam Labun and Jordan Strauss

Episodes

A Crack In The Case 23.07.2025 1:05:01

In this episode, we discuss life updates and mind-independent facts.

Vampire Folk 01.06.2025 59:28

In this episode we discuss vampires, werewolves, and other misunderstood entities.

Bats with Rabies 05.05.2025 56:43

In this episode, we discuss some matters related to free will.

The Emperor's New Clothes 15.04.2025 1:00:05

In this episode we attempt to make sense of things.

Can You Dig It? 26.03.2025 45:18

In this episode, we discuss The Warriors, how much we love Tesler and everything's computer!

Summer in Stalingrad 13.03.2025 55:19

In this episode we discuss stand-up comedy in Western Canada, Mickey 17, the battle of Stalingrad, and much more!

Incoherent Rambling 24.02.2025 1:06:05

In this episode, we ramble incoherently about poker, billionaires, technology, and capital punishment.

What's Beef 12.02.2025 59:54

In this episode we fnally settle the Kendrick-Drake beef and struggle to separate the art from the artist,

Vat's Not So Bad 02.02.2025 55:47

In this episode we discuss the trade wars, being a brain in a vat, and so much more.

Go Billionaire Or Go Home 22.01.2025 1:03:43

In this episode we discuss the death of David Lynch and the rise of billionaire man children.

Here's The Deal 13.01.2025 1:02:15

It's Season 5! Thank you for being with us on this journey. In this episode, we discuss the dawn of quantum computing, borders, and taxing the rich.

The New Year of 2025 01.01.2025 1:02:11

In this episode we recap our years, discuss the future of the meat industry, and cast our thoughts to the future of film and comedy in 2025.

The 51st State 07.12.2024 1:12:23

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of 'Merica annexing Canada.

Spectacles 26.11.2024 1:04:28

In this episode, we fiercely debate the authenticity of Paul vs Tyson and UFOs.

For Posterity 07.11.2024 1:03:13

In this episode, we react to the U.S. Presidential election as it happened.

Frightening Films 31.10.2024 58:03

In this episode, we discuss some of our favourite frightening films.

The Big Rock Candy Mountains 22.10.2024 58:56

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's first few weeks of fatherhood, and perform a philosophical analyis of Harry McClintock's song "The Big Rock Candy Mountains."

Crimes of Passion 26.09.2024 1:02:38

In this episode, we discuss reforming the criminal justice system with carnival-game punishments, the crimes of Diddy, and the philosophy of cuckoldry.

Trump v Harris at The Sphere 19.09.2024 59:22

In this episode, we discuss the U.S. presidential race.

Alien Romulus 11.09.2024 1:02:22

In this episode, we have a spoiler-filled discussion about Fede Alvarez's new film, Alien: Romulus.

Rare Mutations 03.09.2024 1:02:58

In this episode, we discuss some strange abilities humans may develop over time..

Healthy and Wealthy 27.08.2024 1:02:59

In this episode, we discuss suddenly winning large amounts of money.

Earth, Fire, Water, Air 20.08.2024 1:04:50

In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics and finish off with Aristotelian elemental theory.

Dumbtopia 08.08.2024 1:02:19

In this episode, we discuss why the world seems so dumb and getting dumber.

Kandiaronk's Critique 21.06.2024 59:56

In this episode, we discuss Kandiaronk's argument that the indigenous Wendat society was superior to pre-Enlightenment European civilization. Source: The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow