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A show where I engage in thoughtful discourse with interesting musicians and thinkers <br/><br/><a href="https://musicallyspeaking.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">musicallyspeaking.substack.com</a>

Episode 583 - Discussing the Life of Joseph Smith with Richard L. Bushman (Professor of History - Columbia University)

Originally Recorded October 6th, 2025About Professor Richard L. Bushman: https://rsc.byu.edu/conversations-mormon-historians/richard-lyman-bushmanCheck out Professor Bushman’s biography of Joseph Smith, Rough Stone Rolling: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rough-Stone-Rolling/dp/1400077532 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

11-07
54:15

Episode 582 - Discussing Space Capitalism with Walter Block (Professor of Economics - Loyola University)

Originally Recorded September 26th, 2025About Professor Walter Block: https://www.loyno.edu/academics/faculty-and-staff-directory/walter-blockCheck out Walter Block’s book, co-authored with Peter Lothian Nelson, titled Space Capitalism: How Humans Will Colonize Planets, Moons, and Asteroids: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-74651-7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

11-03
56:12

Episode 581 - Discussing Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam with Pitasanna Shammugathas (Documentary Filmmaker)

Originally Recorded September 26th, 2025About Pitasanna Shanmugathas: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/pitasanna-shanmugathas-715323b0Check out Pitasanna’s documentary on Sri Lankan Constitutionalist Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam, titled Neelan Unsilenced: https://www.neelanunsilenced.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-31
58:45

Episode 580 - Interview with Eli Lopian (CEO - Typemock, Author - AICracy)

Originally Recorded September 19th, 2025About Eli Lopian: https://elilopian.com/Check out Eli’s book, AICracy: Beyond Democracy: https://www.amazon.com/AICracy-Beyond-Democracy-Eli-Lopian/dp/B0DPMZRZLS This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-27
54:20

Episode 579 - Interview with Patricia Mounayer (Attorney, Pro-Life Advocate)

Originally Recorded September 28th, 2025About Patricia Mounayer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-mounayer-b792b848/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-26
01:00:51

Episode 578 - Interview with Arthur L. Miller (Deacon, Catholic Chaplain - Hartford's Capital Community College)

Originally Recorded September 17th, 2025About Deacon Art Miller: https://stmarysimsbury.org/people/deacon-art-millerCheck out Deacon Miller’s book, The Journey to Chatham: Why Emmett Till’s Murder Changed America, a personal story: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Chatham-Changed-America-personal/dp/1420875442 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-24
57:33

Episode 577 - Interview with James Kierstead (Research Fellow - New Zealand Initiative)

Originally Recorded September 11th, 2025About Dr. James Kierstead: https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/about-us/our-people/james-kierstead?start=45https://owlofathena.substack.com/Check out Dr. Kierstead's article in Quillette, titled Monogamy and the Making of Western Civilisation: https://quillette.com/2025/02/26/monogamy-and-the-making-of-western-civilisation/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-21
50:39

Episode 576 - Interview with Jeremy Beer (Founding Partner - American Philanthropic)

Originally Recorded September 9th, 2025About American Philanthropic: https://amphil.com/Check out Jeremy Beer’s book, Beyond the Devil’s Road: Francisco Garcés and the Spanish Encounter with the American Southwest: https://www.oupress.com/9780806194578/beyond-the-devils-road/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-17
55:06

Episode 575 - Interview with Jonathan Tran (Professor of Theological Ethics - Duke University)

Originally Recorded August 9th, 2025About Professor Jonathan Tran: https://jonathantran.blog/Check out Jonathan’s book Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/asian-americans-and-the-spirit-of-racial-capitalism-9780197617915 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-13
56:52

Episode 574 - Interview with Sylvie Aulenback (Musician)

Originally Recorded September 2nd, 2025Check out Sylvie Aulenback’s debut album, bittersweet: https://open.spotify.com/album/3EgUxvaO9iEbPyKy8yimm4?si=5JrI7IYBTKOEPyxrDh5-aAThe song played at the end is “picture perfect”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-10
31:13

Episode 573 - Discussing the History of Calvinism with Darryl G. Hart (Professor of History - Hillsdale College)

Originally Recorded August 26th, 2025About Professor Darryl G. Hart: https://www.hillsdale.edu/faculty/darryl-hart/Check out Professor Hart’s book Calvinism: A History: https://www.amazon.com/Calvinism-History-D-G-Hart/dp/0300148798 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-06
57:54

Episode 572 - Discussing Catholicism and Socialism with Catherine Pakaluk (Associate Professor - The Catholic University of America)

Originally Recorded August 25th, 2025About Professor Catherine Pakaluk: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-catherine/index.htmlCheck out Catherine’s book, co-authored with Trent Horn, titled Can a Catholic be a Socialist?: https://shop.catholic.com/can-a-catholic-be-a-socialist/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

10-03
57:00

Episode 571 - Interview with Neil Ghosh (Entrepreneur, Author - Do More Good)

Originally Recorded August 21st, 2025About Neil Ghosh: https://www.neilghosh.org/home/Check out Neil’s book, Do More Good: Inspiring Lessons from Extraordinary People: https://www.amazon.com/Do-More-Good-Inspiring-Extraordinary/dp/B0DJZFG75Z This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-29
55:23

Episode 570 - Discussing Water Capitalism with Walter Block (Professor of Economics - Loyola University)

Originally Recorded August 20th, 2025About Professor Walter Block: https://www.loyno.edu/academics/faculty-and-staff-directory/walter-blockCheck out Walter’s book, co-authored with Peter Lothian Nelson, titled Water Capitalism: The Case for Privatizing Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Aquifers: https://www.amazon.com/Water-Capitalism-Privatizing-Capitalist-Philosophy/dp/1498518826 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-26
56:51

Episode 569 - Interview with Wally Bartfay (Musician)

Originally Recorded August 16th, 2025Check out Wally Bartfay’s music: https://soundcloud.com/wally-bartfayhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3VroFCkgcQMPzcUDUTM7CJhttps://healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca/people/retired-faculty/wally-bartfay.phpThe song played at the end is “Ripples of Time.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-22
43:31

Episode 568 - Second Interview with Rebelle (Musician)

Originally Recorded August 22nd, 2025Check out Rebelle’s new single, TBDD:https://open.spotify.com/album/5IlPypOw2Pvr1GIh3TvdCd?si=ytvjg1wQT1eFi86Ng1c1_AThe song played at the end is “TBDD”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-21
30:00

Episode 567 - Interview with Liz Lenten (Musician - Auburn)

Originally Recorded August 15th, 2025Check out the band Auburn’s music: https://www.auburn.org.uk/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w188ub8juelXd487MgYzUThe song played at the end is “John Doe.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-19
46:53

Episode 566 - Interview with IssaBel (Musician)

Originally Recorded August 11th, 2025Check out IssaBel’s music: https://www.issabelmusic.ca/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Pr6mCPeVTIH9A22wz4rfL?si=YiUlGGekRtOwBv4Zz285DgThe song played at the end is “Scream Out.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-15
33:57

Episode 565 - Interview with Karen Atkins (Musician, Spiritual Counselor)

Originally Recorded July 31st, 2025About Karen Atkins: https://www.karenatkinsmusic.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XzOZNujc3CJ6iMRqDV9s8The song played at the end is “She Rises.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-12
39:10

Episode 564 - Interview with Kayden Gordon (Host - The Kayden Gordon Show)

Originally Recorded July 24th, 2025About Kayden Gordon: https://www.thekaydengordonshow.com/https://www.kaydengordonradio.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

09-08
32:21

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