S2 E11!
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?
S2 E10!
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.
S2 E9!
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.
S2 E8!
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.
S2 E7!
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.
S2 E6!
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.
S2 E5!
Join Wholesome and Heathen for a Philosophical doozy of an episode! Today's film: the 2004 Will Smith action vehicle I, Robot. What does this action film have to say about technology and our relationship with it? How can we identify sentience and intelligence, and how does ethics factor in to robotics programming? How blurry is the line between Artificial Intelligence and humanity, and how are these concepts already affecting our world today? All this and more in today's episode!
S2 E4!
Join Wholesome and Heathen for their scariest episode yet, the first ever Halloween Special! Time to investigate the meaning of one of the most confusing cult classics of all time - Donnie Darko. Just what is this movie about? And how does an understanding of philosophy (and maybe an extra viewing or two) help you get just what the movie is trying to say? What about Frank the giant bunny scares us so much, and why? Answers to all this and more if you follow us down the rabbit hole.
S2 E3!
Join Wholesome and Heathen as they delve into the clash that nearly ripped Marvel apart: the Civil War! With Iron Man on one side and Captain America on the other, good vs evil goes out the window. When it's good vs good, how do we know which side is right? Click play and find out.
S2 E2!
Join Wholesome and Heathen as they deep dive into a wealth of philosophical conundrums: Black Mirror! Today we examine two episodes in particular - Season 3's San Junipero and Season 2's Be Right Back. How are they similar, how are they different, and why do they seem to take an opposite stance on the merits of reality? Tune in for the Philosophy, stay for the little things you may not have caught in each episode that highlight just how clever the writing really is!
S2 E1!
Join Wholesome and Heathen as they kick off Season 2! The Philosophy bros are back and examining a philosophy classic: The Matrix! What does The Matrix have to say about reality? Just how closely does the film tie into Plato's Allegory of the cave? What was the book Neo traded to some rando at the beginning, and why does it matter? Why is Mr. Anderson a much cooler name than you realized? All this and more in today's mind-boggling episode!
“You got a dope soul and hella ethics.”