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SwaDharmaPhilosophy, (In)Significance, and Micro-RelationshipsSwaDharma S3E1Episode title: Philosophy, (In)Significance, and Micro-RelationshipsCo-hosts: Brad, Irene, and EricRecording date: Oct 31, 2021In this season 3 reboot, Brad, Irene, and Eric discuss whether philosophy is bull$*t, (in)significance in light of Blue Origin space flight, and how our cancel culture of transactional, micro-relationships affects how we think of ourselves and our neighbors. Music in this episode include “Inside/Outside” by Mac Miller, “Life On Mars?” by David Bowie, “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac and “It’s All Going to Pot,” by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. As always, this fi...2021-11-0156 min
SwaDharmaGood Omens 1: Adams and EveIn this first ever season 2 episode of SwaDharma, Brad, Forest, Irene, and Eric discuss the first episode of the Amazon Original series, Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. We then closely examine the text of Genesis 2-3 to see what we really know about Adam and Eve. In our BSTS segment, we discuss the symbolic funeral procession of the late Congressman and O.G. Civil Rights Hero, John Lewis, and Obama’s Eulogy Speech on ending the filibuster. We end things off with a homegrown update on automatic chicken coop doors and “altitude problems.” As always, this first...2020-08-1859 min
SwaDharmaPlato, Pedagogy, and Pink FloydIn this first ever episode of SwaDharma, Brad, Rachel, and Eric discuss the excessive pressure on students during exam season in our SFU segment. In our pop-philosophy segment, we explore NBC’s The Good Place, Green Day’s Jesus of Suburbia, J Cole’s Home for the Holidays, and the pedagogical benefits of pop-media in an ethics class. Then, we have a very, VERY, special word--a cosmogonic myth, in fact-- from the sponsor of SwaDharma, Abby’ss Blue Hole Brewing. (Abby’ss Blue Hole Brewing: Deeper and Wetter). After bubbling and diving through the Abyss, we’ve got three P’s in a pod...2020-05-051h 16
SwaDharmaQuantum Quarantine: Star Wars, Quantum Ontology, and Why Strawberry Bailey’s is AdharmicIn this first ever episode of SwaDharma published on 4/20, Brad, Rachel, Matt, Sophie, and Irene discuss the Quarantine in our SFU segment. In our pop-philosophy segment, we explore the Tao of Amazon’s Good Omens and balancing the Force in Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. We sample a quanta of quantum ontology in the writings of Carlo Rovelli (The Order of Time and Seven Brief Lessons on Physics) and we tiptoe through the Milky Way with the help of Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot. We then argue that Bailey’s Irish Cream is dharmic, but that strawberry Bailey’s is adh...2020-04-201h 33
SwaDharmaKarma, Samskara, and JusticeIn this first episode of SwaDharma, Brad, Rachel, and Eric discuss the notions of karma and samskara and their relationship to Justice and essentialization (race, gender, sexuality, etc). Segments: SFU, WTF, and Homegrown. Music: Boy George, John Lennon, Earthgang, Samm Henshaw, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard. Sponsored by Abby'ss Blue Hole Brewing: Deeper and Wetter.2020-04-051h 17
SwaDharmaBlack Holes and the AbyssBrad, Rachel, and Brandon discuss the recent discovery of a super-massive black hole that "is" consuming 1,000+ stars per year (13 billion years ago?!). Music by the Stones, Muse, AC/DC, and the Matrix: Revolutions. We also discuss JCole's "High for Hours" in some depth. Segments: SFU, WTF, and homegrown (home-groan). Hope you enjoy it!2020-03-291h 28
SwaDharmaIntroduction to Advaita VedantaIn this first episode of SwaDharma, Brad & Rachel discuss Covid-19 in our SFU segment, then discuss passages from Anantanand Rambachan's "The Advaita Worldview," and briefly touch on RgVeda X.90 (The Purusha-Sukta) before ending with our Homegrown segment on spring chickens. Music from Pussycat Dolls, The Matrix: Revolutions, Kenny Rogers, and the Zac Brown Band. Proudly sponsored by Abby'ss Blue Hole Brewing: Deeper and Wetter.2020-03-2348 min
SwaDharmaInitial Experiences with AdvaitaIn this third first episode of SwaDharma, Brad and Rachel share their initial experiences with the Hindu Theology known as Advaita and reflect on the sacred syllable AUM and on Advaitin Christianity. For our news segment, WTF?, we reflect on the reality of anxiety and generally feeling overwhelmed by the state of our oikos – this planet we call home – and then end with our popular and “highly” informative segment, "homegrown". As always, today’s episode of SwaDharma is proudly sponsored by Abby’ss Blue Hole Brewing Company: “Deeper and Wetter.”2019-11-161h 01
SwaDharmaCone's Black Liberation TheologyIn this first ever episode of SwaDharma, Brad and Rachel discuss Black Liberation Theology. We'll begin talking about Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,” followed by a discussion of James Cone’s "God of the Oppressed," then we’ll listen to some Jefferson Bethke. We’ll end with our news segment, WTF? on Ellen and W. and end with our popular segment, "homegrown". As always, today’s episode of svadharma is proudly sponsored by Abby’ss Blue Hole Brewing Company: “Deeper and Wetter.” Thanks for joining us today and we hope you enjoy this episode of SvaDharma!2019-10-1951 min
SwaDharmaEpisode 1.0This is the episode we recorded before we started starting over.2019-10-0748 min