Topic: Period Piece

2 chapters across the catalog

Gentlemen, this is a football
Episode 33 • • 7:51 - 11:13

33: Gentlemen, this is a football

A Great Awakening Film and Benjamin Franklin

A discussion centers on the new film "A Great Awakening," which depicts the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and George Whitfield during the 1787 Constitutional Convention. The film highlights Franklin's spiritual evolution and his pivotal role in calling for prayer during a period of intense political disarray among the colonies.

When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most
Episode 20 • • 25:30 - 29:42

20: When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most

Human Nature and the Subconscious Chase for Dopamine

Reflecting on historical period pieces, the hosts conclude that human nature remains unchanged across centuries, driven by the same cycles of greed and lust. They discuss the difficulty of maintaining self-discipline in a world of constant notifications and the subconscious chase for dopamine through social media validation. The segment warns that people risk becoming "tools" of the technology they use.