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Backyard Philosophy PodcastAmerican Gun LawsAmerica has had firearms every since the country was formed, but as the country formed so did laws. But what were the early American gun laws? Do they still exist? Should we bring them back? Join Nick and Mike as the discuss early gun laws in America's history.
2022-07-0831 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastRituals Of The DeadFrom making pyramids to launching ashes into space, humans do a lot of weird and odd things to their dead love ones. In this episode Nick and Mike talk about burial rituals of the dead. From corpses being sacrificed to vultures to QR codes being made to visit dead love ones and everything in between. Join us this episode as we dive into the fascinating and strange world of death rituals still in practice all over the world.
2022-07-011h 54Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Spotted Owl’s Fight For SurvivalOver recent years the spotted owl in North America has been making some major headlines; The Owls Are Disappearing, Forest Fires Reek Havoc On Owls, Is Logging Destroying Owl Habitat. But much like most headlines and news articles, they are only telling the half truth or are opinionated. So what is truly happening to the spotted owl? Well, join Nick and Mike as they talk through and explain what is happening to this species.
2022-06-2429 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Game Of Shifting BordersBorder changes... What are the different ways countries change their borders? Through war, debates, money, a game of poker or letting mother nature take the lead. There are many different ways that the borders of the world change and many problems that arise with it. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the issues of open vs close borders, how borders change and are changing and how mother nature is redefining borders for us.
2022-06-171h 54Backyard Philosophy PodcastWhy Did The Deer Cross The Road.... To Kill You!Bambi isn't a kind peace loving animal, in fact deer kill thousands of people every year. Deer whether from stupidity or hate of humans constantly throw their bodies at humans and their cars. So much so it is becoming an epidemic. But what can be done, to protect people and deer without extremely impacting the environment. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss, the army of deer, current solutions in place and possible new solutions for the future.
2022-06-1034 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHuman ExperimentationHuman Experimentation is it a dark spot on humanities morals or is it a hidden necessary evil? Humans have been experimenting on each other and themselves since the beginning of humanity. And interesting dark and positive things have all come from it. From cures to diseases to new medical procedures, to some of the worst humanity has to offer, as in torture, intent to harm and unspeakable horrors. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss everything from self experimentation, life saving experimentation, Nazi experimentation and current human experimentation,
2022-06-031h 33Backyard Philosophy PodcastLife After A Forest FireForests burn, cities burn.... lives and ecosystem up in flames. But through the ashes life reemerges. But what happens for life to return, what are the details animals and plants have to go through after a forest fire? Join Nick as he discusses with Mike on how life survives and thrives after forest fires.
2022-05-2717 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastMoral Dilemmas & Moral RelativismGood bad, right wrong.... does it all depend on the culture or is there an universal rules for all of humanity? Is a heinous crime allowed if its part of their culture? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about the philosophical discussion of moral relativism.
2022-05-201h 37Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Best Or The Worst Spy EverEveryone has dreams and aspirations, ideas of the impossible, some wish to be astronauts, actors, professional athletes and yes even spies. But what happens when a man who grew up with no intention of becoming a spy, no training becomes one simply out of spite. You get perhaps the best worst spy in history and a man who help turn the tide in world war 2.
2022-05-1323 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHazing ... The Good, The Bad, & The UglyHazing... a phenomenon that happens in schools, businesses and militaries. But what happens when hazing go to far? Is Hazing actually a good thing? What are different ways people haze? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss different forms of hazing and how hazing effects individuals, groups and society.
2022-05-061h 17Backyard Philosophy PodcastJulius Caesar Roman DebaclesJulius Caesar... emperor of Rome. Through out his time as ruler and the rise to become ruler, Caesar had some interesting.... side quests. Join Nick and Mike as they talk about some of the interesting and hilarious conundrums that Caesar found himself through out his life time.
2022-04-2925 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastArt Vs Artists ... Separating Art From The ArtistsDo we judge music by the personality of the composer? Do we judge paintings by the artists? Do we judge movies on the actors? Do we judge works of art not just the art themselves but who artists as well? Join Nick and Mike as they try to find the line when the artists is more important than the art and is it possible to separate the art from the artists.
2022-04-2250 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHow The Fez Changed EmpiresSymbols, languages, and stories change from culture to culture. Whether it be adaptation to the new times or be another culture trying to understand a way of life, about people in a faraway land. Either way time and distance can create large misunderstandings between the origins and meaning of a people’s way of life. And one prominent in the western world that misunderstands a symbol in the eastern world… the all mighty fez. Yes, that red hat that many of us have seen in movies, comics, and television. The fezzes history and meaning is complex and full of rise...2022-04-1528 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastAnimal Testing In AmericaMany creatures including human are guinea pigs. Mice, dogs, monkeys and yes actual guinea pigs. All are creatures that are used in both to better humanity and in cruelty. But what is the line? Is developing cures for cancer worth tens of thousands of mice? Is using animals to test how poisonous something cruel? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the ins and outs of animal testing. The industries it has been and is used in, some of the history and laws in place, and greatest things found through animal testing and the worst things. Join us in...2022-04-081h 03Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Mad Queen Of SpainMadness… some are born in the darkness of insanity, others are forced into it. Some use their insanity to their benefit, of going against the grain, having new ideas and being un-predictable. While others are hindered by it, drag into the depths of their own mind. In the tale of Joanna perhaps better known as the Mad Queen it is a bit of all of the above.
2022-04-0117 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe National DebtAlmost every country in the world has some form of national debt. Whether it be from internal or foreign debt, national debt place an importance on a countries spending, development and how it operates. But how important is the national debt? Does changing the debt ceiling cause economic turmoil? How does governments become in debt to itself? And how does nations get out of debt? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss national debt in America and how it works, forms and what it possibly mean for the future.
2022-03-251h 22Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Honey WarBorders have solidified, empires, kingdoms, and territories. In the modern era it outlines, countries, districts, and states. And when land is being carved up, humans have always tried to get the biggest piece of the pie. More resources, more space, more money. But what happens when a supposedly simple land survey, turns into the dividing factor that pushes indigenous tribes a certain direction, separates a country into two halves and cause neighbors to go to war with one another over honey. You get one of the most important land surveys in American history that few know about. You get...2022-03-1825 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHow The Internet WorksThe internet is used daily in most peoples lives, from phones to desktops. In most aspects of lives from communication to work to travel and based on society the internet isn't going anywhere anytime soon. But a quest arises, how does the internet work? How does something that nearly everyone use work? Where did it come from? When was it invented? And what is the difference between internet and web? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the internet, the aspects involved in it and the people who control the internet?
2022-03-111h 27Backyard Philosophy PodcastStealing Einstein’s BrainGreat scientists, engineers and inventors are always concerned with others stealing their thoughts and ideas. Taking what is inside their skull and claiming it as theirs, but what happens when fanatics and delusional people don’t try to take your ideas but flat out steal your physical brain. In this tale Mike tells Nick the story of when a mad man steals Albert Einstein's Brain.
2022-03-0412 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Art Of NothingnessBoredom, meditation, tranquility all related to nothingness. Is nothing good or is it bad? Is boredom and meditation different sides of the same coin? Join Nick and Mike this episode as they discuss the importance of nothingness. Needing more nothingness and the different attributes of boredom that very from generation. Discussing topic from how boredom increases mental creativity to how meditation may save your life.
2022-02-251h 16Backyard Philosophy PodcastPytheas The Impossible ExplorerPeople have been telling tall tales for eons and most are myth and fiction but sometimes the unbelievable is in fact the truth. In todays episode I will tell you of an explorer that ventured far and wrote down his journey. We are traveling back to ancient Greece, a time when the world was still so big and unfathomable. A time when a man, a merchant became restless and sailed into the horizon.
2022-02-1812 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Worst Pope In HistoryFebruary has one of the most romantic days, valentine’s day. Love is in the air, partners bestow chocolate, flowers, and romantic gestures to one another. And nothing says romance like historical sex scandals. And perhaps nothing says sex scandals more than the catholic church. And today’s episode is a composed of scandals of which many have deemed him the worst pope in history, which is just in time for valentine’s day, almost like we planned it…
2022-02-1123 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastDrinking Till We Understand PoliticsIn this weeks episode Mike and Nick try something a little different, they make a drinking game out of politics. The rules are simple every time Mike or Nick find a Pork (pork being something that does not cordises with the bill) drink. Every time they find something idiotic... drink. Hold on for a funny wild ride as they drink to understand how politics work.
2022-02-041h 15Backyard Philosophy PodcastOld Growth.... They Don’t Make It Like They Used To.Have you ever heard the expression they don't make it like they used to. Well, there is some merit to that phase and some of the most evident evidence for that is the manufacturing of wood products. From 2x4's to kitchen cabinets the wood that they use is extremely different from the wood our ancestors used. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the difference between the trees and wood and how society has come to that point and how it effects everyday life.
2022-01-2814 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHow 21st Century Banks WorkFor centuries people have been using banks to invest and save money. But over the years banking has evolved into something very different from its earlier form. There are many different types of banks, for many different type of applications for many different people. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss how banks form, how banks make money, how banks are protected and how banks in the 21st century truly work.
2022-01-211h 07Backyard Philosophy PodcastAmendments That Just Didn‘t Make ItThe United States laws has changed over the centuries it has been a country. New laws added, some old laws removed. But some laws... the amendments of the United States are perhaps the most important and hardest to add to. Nick and Mike discuss the amendments purposed that just didn't make it and if it would be a good thing or bad thing to add them.
2022-01-141h 21Backyard Philosophy PodcastHow The Navy Inspired A ClockFor centuries traveling the seven seas was done by experienced sailors with not much equipment for navigation. Traversing dangerous waters, long vogues all with not having an accurate idea where they were. Join Nick and Mike as the discuss how a common man help developed navigation gear for the British Navy.
2022-01-0729 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastWhy Do People Troll?Humans in one form or another have teased, lied or started rumors, but in modern era a new form of teasing... trolling. From memes to comments the internet is filled with trolls. But some questions arise, where did trolling come from? How has trolling changed in society? And is trolling destroying society? Join Nick and Mike as the discuss the history of trolling, the different types of trolling and where trolling is headed.
2021-12-311h 12Backyard Philosophy PodcastWhy Do We Bring Christmas Trees Inside?The holidays are stock full of traditions and cultures. Some traditions very old some very new. But one popular in many peoples homes and in cinema is the tradition of a Christmas Tree. Bringing a tree inside in the middle of winter. But where did this nuance come from? How did it originate and how is it still in modern society? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss Nicks favorite topic.... trees.
2021-12-2414 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastRussia Bombing Itself.... To Save ItselfWith this holiday season nothing says the holidays more than winter. Snow, ice and if your certain countries invade other countries. France, Prussia, Germany… Germany again. All made a fatal mistake they try to invaded Russia in the Winter. But this winter its not a foreign invader invading Russia no this is what happens when the winter storms are so bad that Russia has to attack itself. This is a story of how Russia bombed itself to save people from winter.
2021-12-1709 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastKing Henry‘s Pet Polar BearIn the age of Kings and Queens, the time of medieval ages, wars were rampant throughout Europe, treaties, arranged marriages were a dime a dozen. And lavish gifts for royalty were a common place. So a question arises what do you get a king as a gift? What do you get a king born into a powerful family and that has had the world on his finger tips since he was 9. Well… you get him something from a foreign land. Something that is one of the scariest things during the time period and even scary during the modern era. Jo...2021-12-1015 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastWhy Did Humans Form Society?Is society a construct or a natural phenomenal? Is society made from tribe, art or culture? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about how society forms, exists and adapts through out the ages. From nocturnal apes to modern cities. Society is everywhere but a question is how does society manufactured?
2021-12-031h 02Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Cosmetic IndustryFrom our early ancestors to modern day, humans have been wearing make up in one form or another. And it has grown into a large profitable industry. But many things come along with it. Where do the minerals that go into make come from? Is cosmetics ethical? Who are the biggest sellers and the biggest users? Well join Nick and Mike two people who have no idea how the make up world works, but jump in to the deep end to figure out these questions and ideas. Join us this episode as Nick and Mike investigate the world of...2021-11-191h 12Backyard Philosophy PodcastA Funky WW2 ParatrooperHeroes come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes big giants other times scrappy little guys. Heroes are not determined by their body size but rather the size of their heart. And one 5 foot 5 paratrooper sure did have a lot of heart. But before I tell the tale of this of this underdog.
2021-11-1212 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastChina’s InvasionIn this episode Mike and Nick talk about the Chinese government and what would hypothetically happen if America and China were to go to war against each other. From military powers, American soil being invaded to the cyber war currently happening between the two nations.
2021-11-052h 07Backyard Philosophy PodcastHell.... Below The WaterPerhaps there is nothing more frightening, then the creatures in the dark depth of the ocean. Beasts of near impossible size, monsters that are neigh indescribable. Usually these creatures stay deep under the water, away from the light, away from the land dwellers, but occasionally they rise to the surface to remind us, who truly rules the seas. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss a WW2 shark attack incident with the crew of the Indianapolis.
2021-10-2912 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Hunter Becomes The HuntedThe truth is often stranger than fiction or this case scary. A story which seems like the plot of a movie and some poetic justice at the same time. This is a story of when the hunter becomes the hunted. Scary Tiger Story
2021-10-2516 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe TRUTH About The Textile IndustryFrom America to India, all across the world since the beginning of humanity clothes and textiles have been involved with humanities growth. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the billion dollar industry which is textiles. From dyes, slave labor, to shipping and sales. The world of textiles is deep and complicated and the world seems to get more complicated.
2021-10-221h 41Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe History of The PumpkinNothing may be as iconic as a pumpkin and Halloween. From pumpkin pie to jack-o-lanterns, but where did this odd tradition come from. How did pumpkins become so engrained in society and in humanity's history. Join Nick and Mike as the tell the tale of the mighty pumpkin.
2021-10-1817 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Future of Energy StorageFire, Water, Earth, Wind all things that can become and have been massive energy storage systems, and modern scientists are re-defining them. Join us this episode as Mike and Nick talk about how lithium batteries may be a thing of the past as new large scale and small scale batteries are in development. From solid state to liquid batteries to batteries that are literally massless.
2021-10-151h 25Backyard Philosophy PodcastJulius Caesar vs PiratesWhat happens when one of the worlds historically powerful man, a man who command armies all of rome herself, is captured by a ship full of pirates. Now what happens when that man Julius Caesar has not gained political power or military power yet and is still captured by pirates. Join Nick and Mike on this historical event that shows how dangerous the ancient world truly was.
2021-10-1107 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastRenewable Energy Vs Green EnergyFrom dams, wave energy and quantum energy, Nick and Mike continue their discussion about new forms of green energy. What is the difference between green energy and renewable energy? How and where can such forms of energy can be implemented.
2021-10-081h 21Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe War Between Birds & SkyscrapersWe all know given enough time water will erode the mightiest mountains to pebbles, and apparently… birds think they can do the same to skyscrapers. Today I am going to tell you the on going war between buildings and birds.
2021-10-0410 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastRenewable Vs Green EnergyMany of us associate renewable with green but that is not always the case. There are big differences between the two and there are many forms of different energy source. Join Nick and Mike this episode as they discuss different types of energy sources, their pros their cons, where they can be implemented and the truth behind many energy sources on how they impact the world.
2021-10-011h 45Backyard Philosophy PodcastGravity As A TelescopeMany of us wish to travel the stars and see new planets. To colonize and begin new worlds that are lightyears away. But in order to find these distant celestial bodies we must pierce deep into the void of space. How do scientists take telescopes and view planets millions of lightyears away. Through Gravity. And before I tell you how us humans are using stars to see planets.
2021-09-2710 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Cyborgs Among UsIn this episode Mike and Nick talk about the history of prosthetics, where modern cyborg technology is. Brand new cyborg technology that is being made and fused with humans. And where the future of both the cyborg technology and the human race is heading. Join us this episode as we discuss, men you can see color with sound, robotic arms capable of breaking through walls and governments able to control a persons emotions.
2021-09-241h 35Backyard Philosophy PodcastHow a Hadron Collider WorksSince the beginning of the human race, we have looked at the stars and ponder. What is this world, this universe? What makes up the things we hold in our hands and why do they exist? And occasionally just occasionally you get to figure out the universe by smashing things together. Today we are going to be talking about Hadron Colliders and how they work?
2021-09-2012 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastLife After PrisonTens of thousands of people are entering and in prison. But what happens after they get released? How does one re-enter society, what is the process after leaving prison, and what is life like during parole? Join Nick and Mike this episode as we talk about released prisons rights, job market and how the parole system works.
2021-09-171h 52Backyard Philosophy PodcastTricking The French To Eat Potatoes?In one time or another we’ve all been picky eaters, whether as children not wanting to eat our vegetables or as adults with simply not liking a condiment or type of dish. But in extreme scenarios when you are starving to death and looking for food for your family you will eat the food you distain, you will eat just about anything. Well… unless you are the French, in which case you have to be tricked not to starve to death. This episode I am going to be talking about the man that tricked the French people into eati...2021-09-1314 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastWhere To Build New Cities?The world's population is growing exponentially, and many different countries are preparing for this human growth by building new cities and renovating existing ones. In this episode Nick and Mike discuss current cities being planed and built. Where they are being placed, why they are being put there and where and why cities should be put in certain locations.
2021-09-1057 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastRussians, Germans & Wolves ... Oh MyWhat threat was so great that in world war 1, the Germans and the Russians teamed up together to fight this enemy. An enemy that wasn’t just attacking living soldiers but dead ones as well. An enemy that can smell you, see in the dark and run you down no matter how fast you run. Wolves a terror on Europe’s eastern border.
2021-09-0610 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHuman Trafficking .. The Crisis All Around UsThis episode is a little bit more heavy and serious. In this episode Mike and Nick talk about the epidemic which is plaguing the united states and the world and nobody seems to be having a conversation about. Human Trafficking. Modern slavery is far more common than one may think and the fight against slavery is unorganized and is more than likely happening within 3 miles of you.
2021-09-031h 08Backyard Philosophy PodcastModern LudditesFrom living as though you live in a Victoria age to the Unabomber, luddites come in all shapes and forms. Some good some bad and in this episode Mike and Nick are going to discuss modern luddites and how they have a space in the modern world, a world that is filled with ever growing technology.
2021-08-3032 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Disappearing SalmonAs more dams go up and overfishing is become more prevalent salmon populations are going down. Join Nick and Mike as they talk about how salmon might be joining the endangered species and how we can still possibly save the wonderful fish that is salmon.
2021-08-271h 37Backyard Philosophy PodcastGuard DonkeysLions Bears and Wolves oh my. Old problems for the modern farmer. For eons farmers have been trying to protect their herds with new, and exotic ways. From dogs and fences, to guns and sirens. But one method is making a massive comeback to help farmers from predators that the all mighty donkey.
2021-08-2314 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Wonder of WalnutsAs water becomes more scares and mono crops become more popular, certain question for modern farming arises. Join Nick Mike and special guest as they talk about walnut farming in the 21st century and what it takes to be a walnut farmer.
2021-08-201h 01Backyard Philosophy PodcastWar of the Oak BucketWars are fought for many reasons, land, greed, liberty. But few wars are fought with noble intentions and purpose. This isn’t one of them. This might be the dumbest reason a war has ever started, even more so than all the Greeks fighting the trojans over a single woman. This is a war of the Oaken Bucket
2021-08-1613 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastMinimum WageAcross the globe people are calling for higher raises and more pay especially in the minimum wage. Will raising the minimum wage help the people or will it destroy the economy? Join Nick and Mike this week as they talk about the legislative for raising the minimum wage, how it will impact industries and if different jobs should get different minimum wage.
2021-08-131h 20Backyard Philosophy PodcastMeth & Trout?What happens when meth meets the fishing world? When meth enters a populations water supply? You get some interesting stories and some interesting fish. Join us this week as Nick tells the epidemic of meth mixing with the fishing world.
2021-08-0918 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastTechnology In MedicineEvery year, everyday new innovations in medicine are coming out. From robotic maggots to ultrasound drug delivery systems. In this episode Mike and Nick talk about some interesting new technology in the medical field, what are they, how they work and what it will mean for the future of humanity.
2021-08-0649 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastA Viking vs A ScotsmanThe universe works in strange ways. Whether it be divine intervention, karma making a correction or just plain, circumstance. Sometimes people just get what they deserve. That is true today as it was back in ancient times. In this mini I will be telling the tale of a Scotsman got his revenge on a cheating Viking.
2021-08-0208 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastAnarchyWhat is true anarchy? Apparently there are lots of different type of anarchy and differ in many ways. Join us this week as Mike and Nick discuss what anarchy truly is, countries that have had anarchy and if anarchy is just behind the horizon.
2021-07-301h 09Backyard Philosophy PodcastJon Snow the DoctorMedicine has come along way since the beginning of humanity. Conquering some major hurdles but also hitting some speed bumps along the way. Join us this week as Nick tell the tale of Jon Snow a physician centuries ago who helped revolutionized the medical field.
2021-07-2628 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastCrypto CurrencyCrypto Currency, a new form of payment, money and trade for the 21st century. But how does it work? Where does it come from? Why are countries banning it? And is cryptocurrency here to stay? Well join Nick and Mike this week as they talk about the details of how cryptocurrency works, how it value changes and what it could possibly mean for the future.
2021-07-2357 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastWW2 Legend Mad Jack ChurchillThe world is full of amazing people and some people have lives that will go down in history as legends. Perhaps none so more than Mad Jack. A man who carried a sword, bow and bagpipes into battle. Join us this episode as Mike and Nick tell the tale of a WW2 hero who led men into battle, traveled the world and inspired his men to write songs about him.
2021-07-1922 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastHiking FitnessWe have all been on a trail marked hard, difficult. Thinking it would be a great challenge only to finish it and realize that the hiking path was easy. Who decides how to mark trails, what to rate them? There has to be a better system to determine the difficulty of a trail. Join us this week as Nick and Mike do just that and discuss the possible future for marking trails.
2021-07-1219 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastShould We Trust A.I.?Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more engrained into every day life. The time of machines is upon us. Will it become Skynet from Terminator or like the robots from I, Robot? How can we trust artificial intelligence, how can creators and user make A.I. with morals. Well join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about trusting A.I.
2021-07-091h 37Backyard Philosophy PodcastDumbest Political QuotesIt is important to laugh and sometimes politicians are the comedic of them all. Join us this episode as Mike and Nick talk and laugh about the dumbest US quotes politicians have said.
2021-07-0544 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastReincarnationIs death the end? Are we doomed to come back over and over again? What are the rules and who decides what you reincarnation as? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about reincarnation. Who invented reincarnation and what does reincarnation mean in modern society?
2021-07-021h 23Backyard Philosophy PodcastWhere Did Credit Cards Come From?Humans from the beginning of our societal start have paid and exchanged goods in one form or another. And the ways humanity has done so has changed and adapted with the ages. From trade and barter to precious metals and paper, to the 20th century of the dawn of the plastic age. Where a piece of plastic that’s 3.37” by 2.125” that’s 85.6mm by 53.98mm for everyone not in America. Has changed the world. And helped and ruin many people’s lives. With something so small but yet so powerful a question arises where did it come from? Where or how did...2021-06-2817 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastSpace DebrisAs humans reach for the stars we unfortunately tend to bring our trash with us. All this trash, debris, pieces of paint are devastating to anything that gets hit by it. Well in this episode Nick and Mike talk about the possibility of humans being trapped on earth by space debris. What is causing the space shrapnel? And possible solutions to fix it.
2021-06-251h 07Backyard Philosophy PodcastSpeeding & Speeding TicketsMore than likely at least once in your life you will be pulled over for speeding, many of you will get a speeding ticket. But it makes you think where does the speeding ticket money go? Why are the speeding laws the way they are? And when will they update the speeding laws to the 21st century. Well join us this week as Nick and Mike talk about their speeding experiences and were the world and laws of speeding are now heading.
2021-06-2143 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastCoastal RiseAs the planet warms, so do the seas. Making the oceans rise and slowly creep on taking the land right from under our feet. Join us this episode as Nick and Mike talk about the concerning problem that is the oceans rising and land being lost. Will humans live in a water world? Can we reverse the water we caused to flood into the oceans? Or is this just part of the cycle of earth that we all need to get used to?
2021-06-181h 33Backyard Philosophy PodcastDuelingFrom knights with swords and shields to the western frontier where two cowboys face off. Dueling has been engrained into human nature. But where does dueling come from? What are the actual rules to dueling? And what are some of the best duels in history? Join Nick and Mike as Nick tells the tale of dueling and how it has effected history and made some of its own.
2021-06-0733 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Culture of TippingIn America it is common to tip, tip after everything, waiters, bar tenders, valets the list goes on and on. But tipping is not common in the rest of the world and tipping is forever changing. Join Nick and Mike this week as they talk about the history the culture and ethics of tipping.
2021-06-041h 23Backyard Philosophy PodcastJack The Baboon... So Easy Even A Monkey Could Do ItWe have all heard the phrase something is so easy even a monkey could do it. But what if that was the actual case and what if a monkey was better at doing a job than most humans. Well in this true fascinating tale of a disable man and a baboon. Join us this episode as Mike tells the tale of a smart adaptive baboon.
2021-05-3118 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastSuppression of InformationGovernments, kingdoms and businesses have all used suppression of information to control and produce fear into the public. Well join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about suppression of information. From news companies to governments, how information is being suppressed and ways to get around that.
2021-05-281h 17Backyard Philosophy Podcast"If You Have Nothing to Fear, You Have Nothing To Hide"There is a popular phrase "If you have nothing to fear, then you have nothing to hide." This common phrase is being used more and more every year all across the world. With tech companies, social media and governments trying to collect, store and read everyone's data. But is it right to want to hide your information even if you have done nothing wrong? What are the implications of this quote on the peoples lives and society? Well join us this week as Nick and Mike talk and discuss the possibilities of the meaning of this phrase.
2021-05-2421 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastUntouched TribesThe world is getting smaller and smaller. Everyone is becoming more connected... and the romantic age of lost untouched places and tribes are slowly disappearing. But some tribes are still out there, still undiscovered or at least isolated. But what is the protocol to talk to these tribe members? Should we leave them alone? Should we help them when they need help? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about untouched tribes and the ethics of communicating with them.
2021-05-211h 11Backyard Philosophy PodcastBouncing BombsThe era is World War 2, Nazis are threatening to take over the world and the Allies are throwing everything they can to stop them. Sometimes weird solutions are the best solutions... and when this solution calls for explosives to blow up Axis powers. You know it is going to be a good one. Join Nick and Mike as Mike tells the tale of a British engineer who figure out how to bounce weird bombs at the Nazis.
2021-05-1716 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastGMO'sGenetically Modified Organisms, a topic that has been under much debate. Will GMO's help feed a growing population? Are GMO's even safe? What are some advancements in science in the technology of GMO's? Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk, discuss and debate these very questions.
2021-05-151h 31Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Truths About LudditesMany of us associate luddites with a group of people who don't like or are afraid of technology. But what if I were to tell you that isn't the case. In fact the how the term luddite came to be is a weird and entangle moment in history. Join us this week as Nick tells Mike about how the term luddite came to be and what it actually means to be a luddite.
2021-05-1010 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastCannibalismWhat on earth has Mike and Nick gotten into this week. Eating your own species, eating humans! Join us this week as Mike and Nick discuss the history of cannibalism, how it is still being practiced today and the ethics and morals of eating another human being.
2021-05-071h 27Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Richest Athlete of All TimeModern athletes make a lot of money and athletes are engrained into our society but that didn't start with our society. Through out all of human time athletes, games and entertainment have been in our culture. And if you are good at something you can make money at it. Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about one of the most fierce competes in all of history and perhaps the richest athlete that ever was and ever will be.
2021-05-0314 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastThe Pesticides Around UsChemicals we spray on our food. Will they give us three eyes and two heads or will the help feed a growing population? Who is funding pesticide companies and testing? What are alternatives to pesticides. Well join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about those very questions. How pesticides are used, future tech in preserving plants from invaders and whether or not humans should be even using pesticides.
2021-04-301h 37Backyard Philosophy PodcastGrowing OrganicWe have all heard the term organic farming, many of us buy organic food. But what really goes into organic products? How is the market effected, how do become an organic farmer, what is the truth about organic vs non organic? Join us this week as Nick, Mike and Special Guest Trent. Talk about the economics, the production and the process of being in the world of organic food.
2021-04-231h 16Backyard Philosophy PodcastPhilosophy of the Forest Part 2Something so simple so elegant but the human race could not survive without... tress. That's right Nick is back talking about trees again, this episode explaining how the vast forests of the United States came to be. From explores, scientist, barons and even the French revolution all tied together to bring the mighty forests and parks that we all know and love to its glory of today.
2021-04-1935 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastPioneers of Sleeper CarsWhat happens when you combine some good friends, a garage and a Mercedes? You get the start of a dynasty of some of the fastest and important cars in automotive history. Join us this week as Mike with special guest Stephen Peters. Talk about the history of AMG. How a few men created some of the first sleeper cars and changed the racing world as we know it.
2021-04-161h 00Backyard Philosophy PodcastFire Trucking Across AmericaMost of us have been on road trips in our life. All of us have seen or heard of grand adventures during road trips. But what happens when you do a road trip across America in a 1980's fire truck that you won in a raffle. Well.... you get an interesting time and some good stories. Join us this week as Mike interviews special guest Sean Robinson about his tale of winning, driving and fixing a fire truck.
2021-04-1235 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastWhere Morals Come From?Morals, how did humans develop them? Do other animals have morals? Are morals genetic traits or are they learned traits? Join us this week as Nick and Mike talk about morals. Where they come from, how our environment changes them and how society changes our moral compass.
2021-04-091h 23Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Friendliest WarWar has always been awful, blood and death. But what happens when humans decide to have a cheeky war. A war were no swords or guns. But rather instead a bottle of booze and some chalk. Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about the kindest war humanity has ever waged and how booze seems to bring countries together.
2021-04-0511 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastAn Environmental DilemmaThe environment is a complex, in depth, complicated thing. An interesting dilemmas come up that heavily impact not only the environment but also humanity. Join us this week as Mike, Nick and special guest Dan, talk, philosophy and joke around about a complex system that effects many lives on many different layers.
2021-04-0255 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastPepsi Had An Army?What do you get when you mix Pepsi with Russia... no not a mixed drink. You get capitalism, vodka, and submarines? Join Nick and Mike this week as how Pepsi, Richard Nixon and Soviet Russia changed the world with one simple sip.
2021-03-2912 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastScience of InstinctWe all have gut feelings, hunches, have been told to trust of instinct. But what is instinct? Where does it come from? Is it possible to hack and override our human instinct? Join us this week as Nick and Mike talk about instinct from humans to animals, how instinct formed, how it kept us alive and how it changes even the fabric of society.
2021-03-261h 20Backyard Philosophy PodcastThe Spanish InquisitionThis episode we are going to talk about something nobody expects... the Spanish Inquisition. This dark moment in history, how it came to be, how it spread through out Europe and how this evil of humanity lasted for nearly 400 years. Join us as Nick and Mike talk about the craziness of the Spanish Inquisition.
2021-03-2229 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastMusic PsychologyMusic... it impacts everyone and I do mean everyone. From being the soundtrack of our lives to how we develop and act. Music is deeply woven into everyone lives. Join us this episode as Nick and Mike talk about the impact music has on the human brain, culture and each of their selves.
2021-03-191h 23Backyard Philosophy PodcastPhilosophy of the ForestSomething so simple so elegant but the human race could not survive without... tress. That's right Nick is back talking about trees again, this episode explaining how the vast forests of the United States came to be. From explores, scientist, barons and even the French revolution all tied together to bring the mighty forests and parks that we all know and love to its glory of today.
2021-03-1545 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastTalk of BooksBooks, everyone loves them and there are so many good ones. Ones that have change our lives and lives around us. Join us this week as Nick and Mike talk about their favorite books and how books have changed and modeled them.
2021-03-121h 02Backyard Philosophy PodcastWhat If Humans Had A Mating Season?Dozens, hundreds, thousands of different species have mating seasons but humans don't. What would happen if humans did? How would history be effected? Would society advance to the point it is now? Would the world be utter chaos or utopia? Join us this week as Nick and Mike discuss the science and philosophy if the world got turned upside down and humans had matting, a rut season just like deer.
2021-03-0837 minBackyard Philosophy PodcastBackyard Philosophy Prologue Episode #0Mike and Nick, two childhood friends, talk and discuss; Issues, Life, and the Universe. Where they bring to light problems, subjects and solutions that may not be generally known to the public. Go deep into topics from all over the board, from Invasive Species to what is the Meaning of Life. Join these two friends as they explore and dicuss in the podcast Backyard Philosophy.
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