Did Plato come up with the idea of Forms while tripping on psychedelics? Do drugs obscure or reveal the true nature of reality?

From Hallmark movies to Scrooge, David and Ellie apply a critical theory lens to the American obsession with Christmas and its rituals of consumption.

When do we have the right to keep secrets? What are the differences between secrecy, lying, and privacy?

Is disgust a moral emotion? How and why did it evolve, and do we have the power to change what disgusts us?

Just a hashtag, or so much more? Ellie and David discuss the promises and perils of “living your truth” and authenticity, speaking with Dr. Tamsin Kimoto.

Philosophers Ellie and David discuss the way that capitalism encourages us to treat artworks as commodities in the global market of the “art world”.

Professors Ellie and David discuss the ethics and gender politics of hookup culture on college campuses and beyond.

Join Ellie and David—plus Zeno and the Olsen twins—in investigating paradoxes. They’re juicier than they seem!

Have you ever tasted music or experienced numbers as having genders? If so, you might be a synesthete!

Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledge? David and Ellie assess the history, enduring appeal, and risks of astrology.

From 23andMe to prenatal testing, genetic testing is everywhere these days. The use of these tests raises important concerns about "velvet eugenics" and the value of human life.

Have you considered that you might be a brain in a vat of liquid floating in a laboratory somewhere? David and Ellie unpack this key thought experiment—and throw shade on the Italian neuroscientist who keeps trying to do head transplants.

Do you fear the Sunday Scaries and Thank God It's Friday? You might be suffering from a case of what Karl Marx called "alienation." David and Ellie break down this key but often misunderstood concept for the modern workplace.

Is cancel culture even a thing--and if so, what are its merits and dangers? This episode unpacks the origins of cancel culture in Black Twitter and debates whether "canceling" people is neoliberal and/or carceral.

Guest Amelia Hruby discusses fat feminism, intersectionality, alternatives to the male gaze, and her project #selfiesforselflove. Before the interview, Ellie and David discuss their issues with the "body positivity" movement.

Enlisting philosopher Henri Bergson's theory of rhythm and the Africana philosophy concept of Ubuntu, this episode explores how we have had to re-negotiate and re-engage with shared living space.

Ellie and David discuss the history and philosophy of dating generally, as well as the unique characteristics of their own dating experiences during the pandemic.

What does socially distant friendship say about the nature of friendship more generally? This episode discusses Heidegger, Aristotle, and the lasting impact of the pandemic on friendships.

Guest C. Thi Nguyen discusses his views on video games, drinking games, and the obsession with “gamifying” our society through Twitter likes and retweets. Ellie and David bring in various philosophers’ views of games.

After bonding over their tween obsession with Britney Spears, Ellie and David dive into the controversy around her conservatorship. They broaden the discussion to addressing disability and ageism.