Hate is a strong word. Parents usually say, "We don't use the word Hate in this house." The concept of Hate manifests strong emotions. Both by the presumed hated, and the presumed hater. Why does the word hate seemed to be thrown around so casually when people do not agree? Why is labeling someone a hater the easy way to create and win a power struggle?

We're all gonna die!!!! Well, yes, we are all going to die someday. How that happens is part of the inevitability of life. Will it be Climate Change? Will it be Aliens? Will it be a rogue Solar Flare? Can I please still pierce my nipples in the post-apocalyptic world? These questions and more are pontificated on by Buchan and Baxter in Episode #9 or Truth, Fiction and the Nipple Piercing In-between.

The older I get, the more I listen to my elders and attempt to understand their perception. No two humans see, think or process experience the same. No-at-all culture is the extreme belief that one side, opinion, is way superior to another version, thought or idea. What has caused this social personality? In Episode 8 of Truth, Fiction and the Hypocrisy In-between, Baxter was joined by the LAW-Father to discuss his understanding as an educator for over 30 years.

People need to be given the space to discuss complicated things. In this episode, This One Guy asks for clarity on whether Equality is truly possible and what it would take to reach some level of basic equality for American citizens. 2+2=4, yet, Human = Human will not be so simple.

Thank you lord! An episode of firsts. We finally got a female to talk to a Neanderthal. We finally got some intro music with some voice action. In Episode #6 of Truth, Fiction and the Hypocrisy In-between, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi provides some perspective to the concept of Mandatory Military Service for all Americans. For a 100lb grunt, Rikki was not afraid to discuss her experience of service, leadership and what it means to be a soldier.

What is masculinity is a difficult question in a time where masculinity is more easily miss-identified than discussed. This episode attempts to deconstruct some perspectives on masculinity. It was quickly apparent that opinion is a big part of the subjective nature of masculinity. Guest Cocoa 72 was very open about his viewpoints while Baxter struggled with establishing a definition for the term. All in all, being a good man seemed to be the goal of both speakers.

Congratulations. You have unlocked a bonus mini-episode of the @truthfictionpodcast. Two BJJ Blackbelts sit down and discuss a short response to Episode #2 of Truth, Fiction and the Hypocrisy In-between. I felt it was important to add Jimmy's viewpoint as I believe we need to listen to all perspectives in order to have a free conversation.

My family doesn't just have issues, we have full subscriptions. When JT from Elbows Tight Podcast  suggested we discuss the Evolution of the American Family, I knew this would be a highly suspect topic. What makes a traditional American family? When did the traditional family construct change? Why does my mom believe so hard I will pay for her adult daycare? This and more Truth (opinion), Fiction (lots of this [mixed with more opinion]) and Hypocrisy (oh God don't get me started).

Congratulations. You have unlocked a bonus mini-episode of the @truthfictionpodcast .  Two BJJ Blackbelts sit down and look at the concept of loyalty in a modern martial arts academy.

In Truth Fiction and the Hypocrisy In-between Episode #3, MCs discuss an idea presented in the British TV show Doc Martin when a character claimed he left his girlfriend because he was programmed to chase glory/success. We found this concept very interesting. Are men programmed to ignore relationships to seek glory, hunt fame, in order to gain validation?