Hosted by JD Ruf & Chris Stites with special guest, Dr. Patrick Lockwood. In this episode of The Logosphere, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Lockwood, a clinical psychologist, professor, and addiction treatment expert, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on psychology, recovery, and culture. We begin with Dr. Lockwood’s satirical “Make America Gay Again” movement, which launches a discussion on sexuality, bisexuality, and how social contagion shapes cultural norms. From t...

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss a wide range of controversial executive orders and policies enacted by the new U.S. president, including ending birthright citizenship, eliminating diversity and inclusion programs, halting federal financial assistance, and restricting transgender individuals in the military and sports. They analyze the potential pros and cons of these actions, as well as the broader political and social implications. Join them for a discussion of the president's recent ...

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf speak with Katie Zacharia, who is a senior advisor for Fix California and a conservative political strategist. Together they discus: Katie's background and political involvement The conservative shift in the Republican party under Trump The influence of ideologies like Marxism and communism in academia and culture The opioid and fentanyl crises in the US China's geopolitical influence and competition with the US The role of family, parenting, and values in ...

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf interview Shirin Fouled Ruf, who is a professional psychotherapist. Together they discuss how trauma can fundamentally change the nervous system and one's perception of reality; the distinction between physical and psychological trauma, and how psychological trauma can be just as damaging or even more so than physical trauma; the connection between trauma and addiction/self-destructive behaviors, and how trauma often leads to a distorted sense of self and difficu...

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss the explosion of the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the wake of the historic 2024 presidential election. The concept of decentralization is tackled broadly. Trouble ensues.

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf go on a sick one. Play with some theory about the possibility of excessive growth, make a typo in the title, and generally end up saying a lot of things that they should not say while the mics are on.

On the day after the election, hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss the reascendancy of Donald Trump and all of its varied implications. We are all bracing ourselves for the reaction to this historic moment in American politics. A lot to speculate on. No shortage of divisiveness to be found.

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf take bring back the controversial and captivating Kal Holczler for his third appearance on the Logosphere. They finally tackle Israel and Palestine, talk about sex (like they always do), and weave it all together. They go together like peas and carrots.

Hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf take on the inimitable "Bhagavan" Mikey V. Longtime sober and certified spiritual gangster. Topics discussed include detachment, self-delusion, materialism, spiritual discipline, veganism, conspiracy theories, and more. Is sobriety the final frontier? Or is there another level?

Hosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf interview acclaimed American actor and director James Whitmore, Jr. They discuss with him his own personal career, the art of filmmaking, his sobriety journey, death, and spirituality, among other topics.