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Lifespring! Media All Shows2 Chronicles 11-15: Take A Spiritual InventoryTranscript
Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 11 NIV, Ch. 12-13 CEB, Ch. 14-15 NLT
Associate Producer
Travis Blevins
Podcast Introduction
It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Chronicles 11-15.
I’m calling this episode “Take A Spiritual Inventory."
Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Ben White on Unsplash
Summary
King Rehoboam had his ups and downs in his relationship with God. During a three-year period, he and the people sought the Lord and followed the examples of David and Solomon, resulting in a strengthened kingdom. It reminds us to assess our own spiritual lives and seek God wholehea...2025-07-1519 min
The Quarterback DadCastBalancing Friendship and Accountability: One Dad's Journey with Travis WebbSend us a textWhat happens when a builder's hands meet a teacher's heart? Travis Webb, VP of Sales at PARQA and father of three nearly-grown children, joins us to share how his unique upbringing created the blueprint for his parenting approach.Travis reveals how his father, a union electrician turned entrepreneur, equipped him with both literal and figurative tools for life – teaching him to build everything from skateboard ramps as a kid to the tiki bar with electricity and plumbing that now stands in his backyard. Meanwhile, his mother's 44-year teaching career instilled in hi...2025-07-1055 minLifespring! Media All Shows2 Timothy 3-4: Equipped for Every Good WorkTranscript
Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 3 and 4 NASB
Associate Producer
Travis Blevins
Podcast Introduction
Today is Epistles Sunday. We’ll read 2 Timothy 3-4. That will close the book of 2 Timothy. We’ll have a time of Praise reports and Prayer Requests. I'm calling this episode “Equipped for Every Good Work.”
Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney
Summary
In 2 Timothy 3, Paul lists some of the characteristics of evil people in the last days. The final verses emphasize the importance of staying committed to Scripture, which is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching and personal growth.
Listen to the ep...2025-06-1512 min
jobTopia with Tony MooreBlueprint Discovered! Travis Webb, VP Sales, PARQA. Episode 270In this podcast episode, hosted by Tony, Timpl’s Marketing Leader, rips into the frustrating chaos of managing a recruiting database with Bullhorn, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that promises efficiency but often feels like a digital nightmare.
Enter Travis Webb from PARQA, a tech consulting firm laser-focused on Bullhorn and Salesforce, ready to slice through the clutter. We dive deep into hauling recruiting into the 21st century with automation and a take-no-prisoners strategy. Here’s the sharp-edged breakdown:
Data Cleansing: If your data’s a disaster, your AI ambitions are toast. Travis lays it bare—c...2025-05-0148 min
Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-JitsuHow To Move From Local Comps To ADCC with Ollie Webb | Ep. 126In this episode, Travis interviews Ollie Webb, a rising star in the jiu-jitsu scene. Ollie shares his background and how he got into jiu-jitsu after a career in music. He talks about his dedication to training and his competitive drive. They also discuss the future of jiu-jitsu and the potential for it to become a full-time career for more athletes. Ollie discusses his experience competing in Jiu Jitsu and shares insights on mental preparation, game planning, and training strategies. He emphasizes the importance of setting high goals and being disciplined in pursuit of them. Ollie also discusses the benefits...2024-02-091h 04
Lifespring! One Year BibleNehemiah 5-9: A Pure Heart and Honorable IntentionsTranscript
Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 5-6 NLT, Ch 7-8 NIRV, Ch. 9 NCV
Associate Producer
Travis Blevins, Chase Jacobson
Podcast Introduction
It’s the History Tuesday, and we’ll read Nehemiah 5-9. I’m calling this episode “A Pure Heart and Honorable Intentions.“
Design: Jason Paschall | Photo: Midjourney
Summary
In Nehemiah 5, Nehemiah asks God to remember his good deeds and bless him. Is this request presumptuous? It's similar to the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10, where Jabez asked God for blessings and received them.
In Jabez's case, it's noted that he was an honorable man, which sugge...2023-09-0531 min
The American AgeEpisode 227: Come on, Vogue? Trans Culture, Ball Room, and Group Identity227 - This month's guest is Sydney Baloue, a TV writer, scholar, and advocate for trans rights. Seph, Steven, Travis and Sydney talk about Ballroom culture, gender, race, and how careful we should be with language.
2023-03-032h 30The American AgeEpisode 226: Twilight of the Idols? Confederate Statues, Monuments, and Progress226 - Welcome to The (new) American Age podcast. Seph, Steven, and Travis welcome their first guest, Nick Mirzoeff. Nick is a visual culture theorist, New York University professor and author of White Sight: Visual Politics and Practices of Whiteness. The hosts and their guest discuss confederate statues, structural racism, and his new book White Sight. We hope you enjoy!
2023-01-312h 39The American AgeNotes on The American Age - Practicing Intellectual Intimacy: The Hosts Hash It Out032 - Travis and Seph reflect individually on podcast episode 223- “Practicing Intellectual Intimacy: The Hosts Hash It Out.”
2022-11-1715 minThe American AgePracticing Intellectual Intimacy: The Hosts Hash It Out223 - Seph and Travis work towards understanding their differences. Republicans, populism, pandemics, empathy, and friendship are all up for discussion.
2022-11-071h 38The American AgeNotes on The American Age - No Place Like Home031 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 222 - “No Place Like Home.” Steven shares the reasons why he loves his home in New York City. Seph talks about what a home really means to him. Travis expresses his love for humanity, tempered by the potential damage large groups of empowered people can inflict.
2022-11-0116 minThe American AgeNo Place Like Home222 - Seph, Steven, and Travis discuss finding, making, and feeling at home.
2022-10-2441 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Living in the Present vs Thinking about the Future030 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 221 - “Living in the Present vs Thinking about the Future.” Steven discusses how thoughts about past present and future play a role in managing anxiety. Travis clarifies his thoughts about the irreconcilable tension between present and future.
2022-10-1912 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Top 3s: Films, Cities, and more029 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 220 - “Top 3s: Films, Cities, and more.” Steven scratches beneath the surface of short lists as they relate to what we can actually know about another person. Travis shares a poem featured in a film he wished he had included in his top three films - Mindwalk.
2022-10-0415 minThe American AgeTop 3s: Films, Cities, and more220 - Steven and Travis talk movies, cities, and more. Their favorite things and why they love them. Get ready for Russian Sci-fi and Mel Brooks.
2022-09-261h 03The American AgeNotes on The American Age - Strange Beliefs: Flirting with the Limits of What We Know028 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 219 - “Strange Beliefs: Flirting with the Limits of What We Know.” Travis reads a passage from a Stephen King novel to remind us that certainty is ultimately an illusion. Steven shares intriguing beliefs revealed in letters written by H.P. Lovecraft.
2022-09-2017 minThe American AgeStrange Beliefs: Flirting with the Limits of What We Know219 - This week on the podcast Steven and Travis discuss the crazy ideas they've ever believed, or maybe kind of still believe. Get ready for UFOs and the apocalypse.
2022-09-1452 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Gratitude027 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 218 - “Gratitude.” Steven details his reasons and gratitude for choosing to live in New York City. Seph shares his thoughts about the Information Age in light of the adolescent mental health crisis we face in the United States. Travis expresses his gratitude for being alive.
2022-09-0625 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Institutional Trust: Faith vs Naivete026 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 217 - “Institutional Trust: Faith vs Naivete.” Seph explains his disappointment in the promise of “self-evident” American values expressed by the founding fathers. Steven discusses his views on institutional trust through his recent recent experience at the the hospital and a book he read by Matt Colquhoun. Travis highlights recent efforts of institutions to simplify American history.
2022-08-2321 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Staying Close to Home025 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 216 - “Staying Close to Home.” Seph addresses Travis’ assertions about humanity in relation to Alan Weisman’s book The World Without Us. Travis discusses our natural inclinations to fear the unknown and gravitate toward the familiar.
2022-08-0920 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Elite Capture: Olúfémi Táíwò and the Politics of Privilege024 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 215 - “Elite Capture: Olúfémi Táíwò and the Politics of Privilege.” Steven talks about how Táíwò’s article has caused him to rethink how he engages with the community and issues he supports. Travis deconstructs episteme as it us currently used to define personhood. Seph shares an anecdote from his time at Hyperallergic related to the concepts presented by Táíwò.
2022-07-2525 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Vs, The War of All Against All: Abortion023 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 214 - “Vs, The War of All Against All: Abortion.” Steven dives into adversarial relationships in his personal life, whether it be within his family or amongst his friends and acquaintances. Seph takes a closer look at Travis’ claim regarding progressives, bodily autonomy, and the SCOTUS Dobbs decision. Travis shares a parable as an allegory for current progressive politics.
2022-07-1127 min
The WEBB Remedy PodcastA Conversation with Travis Patterson of SEEDS (Self-Enhancing Education and Development Services)Send us a textWelcome to Season 3 of The Remedy Podcast. For the next few weeks, we will be talking with the entrepreneurs enrolled in our coaching and mentoring program on being "fearless" as they create their businesses.Meet "The Remedy" hosts:Stephanie Terry, Executive Director of WEBB SquaredRinnie Orr, Associate Director of WEBB SquaredMashallah Salaam, Podcast Producer and Media Specialist"The Remedy Podcast" is a joint podcast between WEBB Squared "Wealth through Entrepreneurship for Black Businesses" and Afro Future Productions.This week's guest is Travis Patterson, Director of SEEDS (Self-Enhancing E...2022-07-0553 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Underdogs and Empires: What Compels Us to Care?022 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 213 - “Underdogs and Empires: What Compels Us to Care?” Seph applies the concept of empires and underdogs to conservatives and progressives in light of the recent Supreme decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Travis taps into the renewed sense of hope that sports teams bring with every season.
2022-06-2712 minThe American AgeUnderdogs and Empires: What Compels Us to Care?213 - Seph and Travis discuss underdogs and “evil” empires in sports and celebrity. Steven is off this week.
2022-06-2034 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Intellectual Protagonists and Inspirational Antagonists021 - The hosts reflect on podcast episode 212 - “Intellectual Protagonists and Inspirational Antagonists.” Seph gets in touch with his intellectual ancestry, and how the writing styles of academics he studied influenced his own methods. Travis discusses the challenges posed when framing past intellectuals in his own thoughts and work.
2022-06-1319 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - From Abortion to Beauty Standards020 - The hosts reflect on their podcast “From Abortion to Beauty Standards.” Steven examines Jordan Perterson’s motivations in the Twitterverse in light of recent mass shootings. Seph deconstructs the “my body my choice” assertion as it pertains to abortion, vaccine mandates and religious beliefs. Travis draws a link between the concept of beauty standards and vaccine mandates through the human desire for certainty.
2022-05-3128 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - My Body, My Choice, Except When...019 - The hosts reflect on their podcast “My Body, My Choice, Except When…” Travis discusses the role of the government in regulating bodily autonomy, and views ongoing outrage over issues such as the Musk Twitter acquisition as a distraction from more important concerns. Steven provides food for thought in the form of questions over issues brought up in the podcast, and compares the statements made by select conservative Supreme Court justices during their confirmation hearings to the leaked draft opinion overruling Roe v. Wade. Seph addresses a challenge Travis posed during their discussion last week.
2022-05-1621 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age- “Don’t Say Gay” Bills: Representations vs Realities018 - The hosts reflect on their podcast about “Don’t Say Gay” Bills: Representations vs Realities. Steven reasserts his view of the bill as Trojan Horse perpetrated by the GOP, and examines the notion of “benign intent” within the framework of his own life experiences. Seph mines Google for statistics about sex education in middle schools to see if there’s any justification behind the “moral panic.” Travis clarifies remarks he made regarding the mind body duality in western vs eastern thought, and emphasizes his concern over the implementation of gender affirming medical procedures on adolescents.
2022-05-0227 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Dignity and Violence: Will Smith, Ukraine, and Other Things017 - The hosts reflect on their podcast about Will Smith, Chris Rock, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Travis taps into Ramakrishna’s teachings as he makes a case for humility and understanding in our fraught community. Seph examines his past experiences with violence, brought to the forefront by the Oscar scandal and events in Ukraine. Steven delves into the unjustified backlash against Jada Pinkett Smith.
2022-04-1824 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Jussie Smollett and the Power of Infamy016 -
The hosts reflect on their podcast about the Jussie Smollett case. Travis expresses his concerns over the use of racial animus to serve ambition. Steven shares his mystification over what Jussie Smollett’s motivations might have been. Seph mines the Twitter feed to illustrate a point about individual vs group behavior.
2022-04-0517 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Part 2: Joe Rogan and the Right to Be Wrong015 - The hosts reflect on part 2 of their podcast on Joe Rogan. Travis discusses why free speech is a fundamental principle of democracy and a spur to personal insight and growth. Seph expresses his desire for a higher level of journalistic integrity from those who have the power through their platforms. Steven shares a story from The Atlantic, in which the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is given a platform to speak for himself.
2022-03-2123 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Part 1: Joe Rogan Says What?014 - The hosts reflect on the first of a two-part podcast about Joe Rogan. Steven shares his thoughts about online free speech, censorship and gatekeepers; Travis reiterates his defense of free speech in light of YouTube blocking the channel of state-controlled Russian news network RT.
2022-03-0715 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - Lizzy: Body Neutrality Over Positivity013 - The hosts reflect on last week’s conversation about Lizzy. Travis discusses the body as a problem, or riddle, that is exclusively our own to solve. Seph shares a personal anecdote about the notion of self improvement through a sense of lack. Steven talks about how advertising steals our imagination over body image.
2022-02-2124 minThe American AgeNotes on The American Age - The Podcast about the Podcast012 - The hosts talk about last week's podcast about the podcast. Travis shares a personal anecdote; Steve talks his experience with technology over the years; Seph reveals his feelings about a tweet he read that stuck with him.
2022-02-0721 minThe American AgeThe Podcast about the Podcast203 - Steven asks Seph and Travis to reflect on the podcast itself. Over 200 episodes in, what do the hosts think about what they’re doing. Who do they think is listening? And why don’t they do more to promote their conversations?
2022-01-311h 08The American AgeOne Degree of White Supremacy201 - In response to Episode 200, the hosts play a game called “one degree of white supremacy.” Steven and Seph sent Travis a list of major headlines. Travis claimed that with one Google search he would find a connection between that story and the problem of “white supremacy”--regardless of the story. Tune in to hear the results.
2022-01-031h 12The American AgeNotes on The American Age - Fame Misfortune: Humoring Posts Posthumously003 - We're adding a layer of reflection to analysis in this episode. Steven Fullwood looks to a book and an article to spark introspection about the "ubiquity of social media and fame". Travis Webb draws connections to Stoicism and offers a great quote from a Roman emperor. Seph Rodney brings out candid vulnerability, reminding us that critical thinking can still foster tender moments. What is our collective relationship with recognition and adoration? And how does it play into our interpersonal relationships?
2021-10-0436 minThe American AgeThe Expert in the Rye: What Makes or Breaks Credibility?194 - Hosts Travis Webb and Seph Rodney swing open every last door in a deep discussion about the merits and motives of self proclaimed "researchers" and "experts". There is no one true way to quantify (or even identify) the qualities or prerequisites that would give you authority on a given topic. An enlightening debate is eventually tempered by Steven Fullwood prompting some self reflection.
2021-09-271h 05The American AgeOn ”The Hatred of Poetry” by Ben Lerner: The Finite and The Infinite193 - Hosts dive into Ben Lerner's "The Hatred of Poetry" and each dispense their interpretations and perspectives of the book. There's such a paradox about poetry; it's an abstract place of abundant connection, yet also an intersection where the human experience diverts from one another. Find out what other works are provocative to the hosts and why Travis doesn't like Emily Dickinson.
2021-09-131h 05The American AgeNotes on The American Age - Sha‘Carri Richardson: Not Just Black and White001 - To kick off the new podcast format (bi-weekly hour-long episodes with a miniseries in between), hosts Travis Webb and Seph Rodney offer their personal thoughts around Sha'Carri Richardson getting barred from the Olympics. Many people were quick to respond with concerns about systemic racism, while others maintain that the rule applies to everyone.
2021-09-0725 minThe American AgeTransitions: Personal Stories of Death and Fire, Part II167 - The hosts make the topic of transitions personal. In this episode, Travis discusses the fire that recently destroyed his home.
2021-03-0830 min
Ep 141: Greg Smith and Travis Webb & 'Starlite'Travis and Greg return to bring holiday cheer and to talk about the SECOND ISSUE of Starlite! We are so happy to talk to these creators again and suggest you support them in their next Kickstarter!
Starlite
FORMER FAMOUS CHILDHOOD SUPERHEROES, LIVING AS NORMAL TEENS, ARE KIDNAPPED BY ALIEN CAT SPACE PIRATES AND BATTLE TRANS-DIMENSIONAL SPIDER WIZARDS…
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Greg Smith
Greg Smith is a creator/writer from Seattle WA. The “Junior Braves of the...2020-12-1641 minThe American AgeThe Brownshirts Are Coming: Institutional Force and Reconciliation132 – Steven, Seph, and Travis discuss the difficult but necessary work of involving those we oppose in progressive reforms. Why is it okay to make sweeping generalizations about "the police"?
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RecruiterCastRecruiterCast - Roundtable Recap of Season 1 with Dave Webb, Travis Webb, and John PertonDave brings Travis Webb and John Perton into the RecruiterCast Studio for a live roundtable recap of Season 1. With over 50 years of combined experience, these three tackle each episode of Season 1 and also take questions from listeners.2020-03-091h 55
True Crime Uncensored with Burl Barer and Mark BoyerTravis Webb. famed Rave producer, comic book creator and journalist TOO MUCH TALENTBurl Barer says:
Most of my true crime books contain insights and commentary by Travis Webb who gets full credit for bringing the murders covered in my book HEAD SHOT to my attention. In a recent Q&A for Wild Blue Press's re-release of HEADLOCK, my private eye novel, I was asked: is Travis Webb the same Travis Webb who is a famous rave producer and pop culture icon in the Northwest?
A: Yes, but the Travis Webb in HEADLOCK is the Travis I knew almost 20 years ago when he wasn’t famous, wasn’t really...2019-09-0556 min
Onyx PathcastEpisode 65: Interview with "Terrific" Travis LeggeEpisode 65: Interview with "Terrific" Travis LeggeIn which Matthew, Dixie, and Eddy interview Travis Legge, the mastermind behind our Twitch channel and our current forays into Scarred Lands!* The Onyx Path theme, a capella* An introduction to Travis' work with us* The Onyx Pathcast journey* Matthew's ego interferes with the signal when we're not talking about the freedom this podcast gives us* Travis' massive impact and his introduction into the roleplaying hobby and industry* Anxiety when roleplaying* The Aberrant livestream* Shout-outs to Matt McElroy and Ian A...2019-08-161h 27The American AgePornography, the Conversation, Part III: Ideology versus Evolution054 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion about pornography. Picking up on last week's conversation, the hosts explore how ideology shapes our views of pornography, and what role evolutionary politics might play in our voyeurism.
2019-01-1433 minThe American AgePornography, the Conversation, Part II: Pornography and Public Health053 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion about pornography. What happens when pornography becomes the primary method of sex education? The advantages and disadvantages of access to pornography are discussed, such as addiction and sexual liberation.
2019-01-0731 minThe American AgeUnlucky Days Again052 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood return to the topic of cyclical time. Every year in the Mesoamerican calendar there were five unlucky days between the end of the ritual calendar and the start of a new solar calendar. Are the days between Christmas and New Year a similar experience for twenty-first century Westerners?
2018-12-3130 minThe American AgeRole Models: Inspiration or Imitation051 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood apply some critical reflection to role modeling. Can one reject one's status as a role model, as Charles Barkley famously did? Is there a difference between following a role model, and being inspired by one? Tune in and join the conversation.
2018-12-2430 minThe American AgeYou're Being Watched: Surveillance Now and Then050 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss surveillance. Apps that track their users and government access to their data is much discussed, but surveillance isn't new. Marginalized communities have been tracked for centuries, and powerful individuals have always had access to privacy, so what does privacy mean in the twenty-first century?
2018-12-1726 minThe American AgeHagiography049 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss the media's reaction to the death of the 41st President, George H.W. Bush. Did mainstream outlets "white wash" Bush's legacy, or is there something to be said for speaking well of the recently departed? What is the role of public mourning and public anger in the establishment of community?
2018-12-1037 minThe American AgePorn, the Conversation, Part I: Liberty and the Body048 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood begin an ongoing conversation about pornography. James Joyce said that the difference between pornography and art was desire. Pornography, in short, is the provocation of desire. What do our desires say about us as a nation and as a species? How do pornography and religion interact? What does pornography say about our relationship to our bodies? Join us for the first of many conversations on the topic.
2018-12-0341 minThe American AgeGiving Thanks on Thanksgiving047 – To celebrate the holiday, C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood offer thanks. The hosts recount some of the things they've each been thankful for this year, and also offer reflections on the challenges of artistic creation and the difficulty of doing foolishly ambitious things.
2018-11-2221 minThe American AgeVeterans, Part II: Sex, Violence, and Identity046 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion about veterans. They expand the topic by exploring the ways sexuality and potency are intertwined with violence. Why are "men in uniform" so often the object of sexual desire? How are our identities constrained by these roles? Join us for another wide-ranging exchange.
2018-11-1930 minThe American AgeVeterans: War and Peace, and Sacrifice045 - In honor of Veterans Day, C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss military service. No country, empire, or religion in the history of the world has existed without some kind of military service, even if it was temporary or forced. What kind of things are we taught to believe about veterans, the military, and war? The hosts discuss what is sacred about organized, sanctioned violence, and what is dangerous.
2018-11-1232 minThe American AgeWhat's Going On: Where Do You Get Your Information?044 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss information. To live responsibly in a democracy requires access to knowledge about the world we inhabit. But acquiring that knowledge can be difficult. Where does it come from, and who can be trusted to dispense it? How does ideology interfere with or enhance our ability to make sense of the world? The hosts discuss their media diets, and how they can be improved.
2018-11-0533 minThe American AgeHalloween, Horror, and Hamlet: What Scares Us and Why?043 – In honor of Halloween, C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss their favorite horror films. They explore why some movies affect them more than others, and what those susceptibilities say about their world views. Some of the films discussed include: Carrie, The Changeling, Prince of Darkness, The Skin I Live In, Ringu, and Cabin in the Woods.
2018-10-2932 minThe American AgeSocial Media Selves042 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss their social media profiles and what their profiles both reveal and conceal about their identities. Is it possible to remain nuanced and effective on Twitter or Facebook? Can one use social media without being leveled by it, or reduced to a caricature?
2018-10-2233 minThe American AgeThe Global Catastrophe Machine: Why Can’t We Stop Thinking About the End of the World?041 – C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss stories about the end of the world – in literature, film and religions. Where do end of the world fantasies come from? Why are they so appealing to us, and what can they tell us about being human?
2018-10-1527 minThe American AgePotlatch Sneakers: The Economics of Social Status040 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss why human beings of limited economic means purchase luxury items--such as expensive sneakers. Who gets to ask the question, how does it manifest across culture, what do these items mean?
2018-10-0832 minThe American AgeTriangulating #MeToo: Morality, Ideology, and Desire039 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss the #MeToo movement and the way in which mainstream American culture over-simplifies sexual desire. Woody Allen, The Son's of Anarchy, and Brett Kavanaugh are dissected and analyzed.
2018-10-0137 minThe American AgeBrett Kavanaugh Meets #MeToo038 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh in the light of the #MeToo movement. The conversation turns to issues of personal responsibility, power, integrity, and, as always, the history of civilization. This is part I of a multi-part discussion.
2018-09-2434 minThe American AgeFathers, Part II: How Do We Create Possibility from Pain?037 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion about fathers. Picking up from last time, they consider what is and isn’t possible in our intimate relationships. From fathers to history, we are born into dynamic contexts that both injure and inspire us. What tools do we have to manage these overwhelming forces?
2018-09-1735 minThe American AgePicking Your Battles: How to Fight with Principle036 - C. Travis Webb talks about narrowing our critical targets to those who truly oppose progressive agendas. He argues against generalizations that describe Republicans as "racist," "greedy," "homophobes," and suggests these generalizations are the equivalent of indiscriminate machine gun fire. Only by committing ourselves to principles of empathy and courage can we hope to defeat those who oppose progressive politics.
2018-09-1018 minThe American AgeFathers035 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss fatherhood. Being sons and having sons informs their exploration of masculinity, pride, misfortune, and the culture's ambivalence towards traditional masculine values.
2018-09-0434 minThe American AgeThe Noble Lie: The (Necessary)Mythology Called Progress, Part II034 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion of Plato's Noble Lie. The conversation moves to the possibility of progress within human history, and whether or not the human race has time to continue to iteratively improve itself.
2018-09-0436 minThe American AgeThe Noble Lie: Are Some Myths Necessary? Part I033 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss Plato's "noble lie." Are some kinds of myths necessary to promote comity between strangers? Is the American Dream a worthwhile national story? How might we update it in the twenty-first century so that it remains relevant today?
2018-09-0436 minThe American AgeWhy Meme: What's a Meme and Why Do We Make Them?032 - C. Travis Webb discusses memes. He argues that typical discussions about memes, from their silliness to the gene-meme theory of Richard Dawkins, miss something very important about their function. He explains why The American Age produces memes and how they're related to Buddhist prayer flags.
2018-08-2120 minThe American AgeIs a Post-colonial Museum Possible?031 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss Seph's recently completed book project. Seph has spent years studying how art museums cadre to and shape public expectations. Is it possible for the museum to be a neutral space of aesthetic engagement, or is it hopelessly bound to a political agenda?
2018-08-0638 minThe American AgeWorking to Music030 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss the various ways that music does and does not shape the work they do. Does music boost or distract from your work? Just as musical tastes differ, so do preferences for listening.
2018-07-3034 minThe American AgeAngry Races: Why Do We Care So Much About Color?029 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood begin by discussing Rachel Dolezal, but quickly move to a free ranging discussion of why we're so bound up in racial narratives. What's at stake, and what do African and European Americans gain by focusing on it?
2018-07-2336 minThe American AgePoetry: Poems We Love and Why We Love Them028 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney and Steven Fullwood swap poems that have moved, inspired, and saved them. If you care about words or love lyrical licks, pop on some cans and give us a listen.
2018-07-2338 minThe American AgeSarah Sanders Shunned: Should Justice Constrain Civility027 - C. Travis Webb, Steven Fullwood, and new contributor Meloo discuss the limits of civility. Does justice demand that we make public life uncomfortable for members of the Trump administration, or have we left too little space for principled disagreements on immigration?
2018-07-1037 minThe American AgeToxic Masculinity026 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss "toxic masculinity." What do healthy models of masculinity look like, and is it possible to be manly without being misogynist?
2018-07-0234 minThe American AgeSpace Force! Necessity or Inanity025 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss Trump's announcement of a space force. While many pundits spent the week laughing, the show considers the rough and tumble arena of international politics, and asks whether it's crazy to consider the possibility "politics by other means" will continue unabated in space.
2018-06-2833 minThe American AgeTwenty-something Looking at Middle Age024 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood discuss what their twenty year old selves would think of their middle aged selves. How do our measures of success change overtime?
2018-06-1831 minThe American AgeRoseanne: The Weight of an Apology023 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss Roseanne Barr's apology. How much credit should she get? Can we fight for a progressive political agenda and make room for forgiveness and empathy?
2018-06-1133 minThe American AgePolitics in Art: How Much is Too Much021 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood discuss the roll of politics in art. Artists have always been politically engaged, but can too much politics interfere with what is moving and provocative about great art?
2018-05-2937 minThe American AgeThe Blackening: Playing with Race and Racism020 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood discuss Comedy Central's recently aired skit, "The Blackening." From dissecting the underlying racial codes, to discussing what constitutes racial "progress," they examine some of the dynamics that allow people to play with their "blackness."
2018-05-2134 minThe American AgeUFOs019 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood discuss UFOs. From the validity of their sightings to the possibility that they are a conscious manifestation of an uncanny universe, the subject is treated seriously--and skeptically.
2018-05-1536 minThe American AgeMichelle Wolf: The Comedian's Sacred Responsibility018 - C. Travis Webb and Seph Rodney discuss Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House's Correspondence Dinner. What is the role of the comedian in a civil society? In what ways are political upheaval's related to social etiquette?
2018-05-0731 minThe American AgeUnwanted Opinions017 - C. Travis Webb and Seph Rodney discuss whether or not its fair to ostracize intellectuals that have unfashionable opinions. Athletes and entertainers are often given a pass for unpopular opinions, why not intellectuals too?
2018-04-2734 minThe American AgeTrump or Social Progress016 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood discuss the perils and the possibilities of a Trump presidency. Does symbolic cultural progress matter, and if it does, what does Trump's election mean for the country?
2018-04-1936 minThe American AgeBeing a Middle-aged Graduate Student015 - C. Travis Webb and Seph Rodney discuss their decision to go back to graduate school late in life. What does it take to participate in the pursuit of human knowledge, and is it worth the cost?
2018-04-1428 minThe American AgeLiberty v. Safety014 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood talk about the natural tensions that exist between liberty and safety. You cannot maximize both, so what does the current balance between the two in our society say about our priorities and prejudices.
2018-04-0933 minThe American AgeMadness in America: Part III013 - C. Travis Webb, Seph Rodney, and Steven Fullwood continue their discussion on madness in America. Is it a kind of madness to focus so exhaustively on race? Why do we so often return to race as a way to categorize ourselves in America?
2018-04-0132 minThe American AgeMadness in American: Part II012 - C. Travis Webb and Steven Fullwood continue their conversation about what it means to be "healthy" in America. Is it possible to engage politically and maintain a reasonable amount of faith in one's agency?
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