The Second Party Podcast

We have a pervasive problem in our modern societies: the denigration and lack of appreciation for Blue-Collar workers. In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on why many may not properly appreciate Blue-Collar workers, and how we can better appreciate and understand the extremely necessary jobs they do. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either...

One of the questions I asked my parents a lot growing up was, “What is the meaning of life?” It’s a tricky question to answer with lots of different views. One day, my father gave me his answer: “To help minimize the suffering in the world.” On this episode, I address this proposition, why I think it is sorely wrong, and consider a better way to contextualize and understand suffering in this life....

On this episode, we discuss some recent experiences we have had with nefarious panhandling and how it fits into the larger topic of poisoning the well. We discuss how this occurs, relate it to Christianity and the Third Commandment, and contemplate how best to counteract it in multiple domains. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice...

Art is all around us — in the music we listen to, the movies we watch, the cars we drive, hanging on the walls of our home, even in the sky above us. Today we share a couple stories about how we learned to better appreciate the beauty and difficulty of producing good art, discuss the characteristics and “rules” of art, and point out some of the ways we may encounter art without even realizing it....

Life is full of risky decisions. At one point or another, whether exposed in their youth or not, people will be forced to encounter and make decisions regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other high-risk activities such as handling firearms. Today we consider how we can better help the next generation properly prepare to confront these things without allowing them to destroy their lives. Have a...

We were made for community, but, as of late, it seems like we have lost the ability to connect deeply with and relate to those around us. Today, we discuss the importance of fostering community in the hopes of reestablishing a shared culture through our collective experiences. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording to be f...

No one can deny that life is full of annoyances, but there is one thing in particular that I consider to be the most annoying thing. Today we dive into what that is, explore why it might be particularly bothersome, and ponder the societal and religious implications. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording to be featured, at...

Statistics is a powerful, sometimes-confusing, easily-misunderstood, and, dare we say, dangerous mathematical tool. On this episode, we discuss the way different pieces of statistics can (and should) influence our daily actions, beliefs, and mindsets, along with how they can be misleading or counterproductive, whether by nefarious intent, or simply ignorance. Have a question, suggestion, or though...

Today on the Second Party Podcast, we discuss modes of practical problem-solving in everyday life, and specifically the role that desperation can, and does, and sometimes needs to play. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording to be featured, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndPartyPodcast YouTub...

What is the “Second Party”, you might ask? Join us as we explore the idea behind the show and the conversational guidelines/rules we will be following. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording to be featured, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndPartyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Welcome to the Second Party Podcast! Let’s get warmed up today as we start out with a brief, introductory “first party.” Learn a bit about your Second Party host, and get some insight into the inspiration for this show. We hope you stick around for the Second Party, though; that’s where the real fun begins! Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either te...