
Season 3 Episode 2!
Join Wholesome and Heathen as they dive into the philosophy of Confucius. You know that Confucius says things, but what things? And why have those things been so fundamental to the lifestyles of entire countries? And how do those things relate to Wreck-It-Ralph, a movie about a Donkey Kong wannabe? Learn about the five constant virtues, the importance of family, and what species of animals Heathen can't differentiate in today's heavenly mandated episode! Send comments, concerns, and your wisest/pithiest phrases to [email protected]
Mar 16, 2022
30 min

Welcome Back!
Join Wholesome and Heathen as they welcome you back for Season 3! This season, they're breaking down philosophy - one philosopher at a time - by giving you an intro course into the most famous philosophers and why they're famous.
Starting of the list is a man almost as famous for his philosophy as he is his moustache: Neitzche. What did he have to say about suffering and the master-slave dynamic? And what exactly is an Ubermensch? How does any of this possibly relate to Shrek or Toy Story? Buzz in to find out! Direct questions, comments, concerns, and ways to enhance your suffering to better yourself to our inbox at [email protected]
P.S. - We missed you.
Mar 1, 2022
34 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen for their Season 2 Finale! And what better film to center on for a finale than Minority Report! What does this film tell us about fate, or its philosph-ier term, determinism? Can you be held responsible for crimes you have yet to commit? And if you're stopped from committing them, were they ever going to happen to begin with? Let your brain go topsy-turvy trying to figure out where responsibility ends and destiny takes over with our mind-bending finale! Let us know how we're doing with comments and critiques at [email protected]
Your e-mails to us are predestined.
Apr 7, 2021
40 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they discuss the concept of Hedonism, and two of the most Hedonistic films of all time: Wolf of Wall Street (of course) and... Inside Out!?
That's right! Learn of the ancient philosophers Aristippus and Epicurus, and see what they have to say about how to best live a life of pleasure! What brings about true joy? Is it purely physical, can it be mental, and are there any other metrics to determine pleasure?
All this and more in season 2's penultimate episode!
Got comments, critiques, concerns, or detailed plans on maximizing pleasure and minimizing sadness? Go ahead and shoot that bad boy to us at [email protected]
Mar 16, 2021
37 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they take an adventurous look at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty! This movie has a lot to say about how to live life, but how much of that comes from Philosophers? Learn, too, of the value of judging a book by its cover with Aestheticism. What is it (besides a very difficult word to say) and how does art tie into Philosophy?
All this and more in a truly beautiful episode of Wholesome and Heathen! Send comments, concerns, critiques, and directions to beautiful vistas virtually untarnished by the world of man at [email protected]
Feb 23, 2021
37 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as the touch on one of the most culturally impacting films of the late 2000's - The Dark Knight! This movie is absolutely stuffed full of Philosophy, but this episode concentrates on the truth. Is the truth always best? What is the value, if any, of a white lie? Is it okay to lie to comfort someone in dire straights? And in what situations are lies accepted and almost valued? If you thought the truth was simple, think again! Wholesome and Heathen are here to confuse your most basic understandings of reality and virtue with the flare, good humor, and better looks you know them for. Send comments, critiques, and your best Batman voice to [email protected]
Feb 10, 2021
33 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they remember Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. What does this movie have to say about memory? And what does its unique visual and story-telling elements say about the value of our memories, their impact on our happiness, and our own perceptions of reality? All this and more in an episode loaded with neurological wonder and Heathen being totally grossed out by love! You won't want to miss it! It's kind of adorable. Tell us what traditionally beloved aspect of the human experience grosses you out at [email protected]
Jan 26, 2021
27 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they discuss the 1997 film Gattaca! What does this movie have to say about ideas of perfection, and the long-term implications of genetically engineering humans? And in the 24 years since this movie was released, how close are we to the reality depicted in the film? The answer might scare you, but let Wholesome and Heathen's soothing, dulcet tones guide you through this fascinating and increasingly relevant picture. Join the discussion and tell us what perfect genes you'd splice into your future children at [email protected]
Jan 13, 2021
36 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they deconstruct The Lego Movie and learn how even a kid’s film can be philosophical. Or are we just trying too hard to make it fit? Structure v creativity, order v freedom, all through the lens of the ancient Daoist teachings and/or motivational cat posters. Believe it or not, all this and more right here in this episode. Tell us who else should be a Master Builder and what you’d like to hear about next at [email protected]
Dec 30, 2020
35 min

Join Wholesome and Heathen as they discuss the 2013 Joaquin Phoenix film, Her! Should AI exist, how should we interact with it? What is personhood, and would AI qualify? Is the punishment of an AI comparable to that of a human... or can it be even worse? All this and more in our second leap into the nearly-here world of Artificial Intelligence. Thank you, as always, for tuning in and let us know how despicably or kindly you would treat your AI at [email protected]
Dec 16, 2020
32 min
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