Feeding Curiosity

Today on the podcast, we are back with a film deep dive discussing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! In these podcasts, we try to cover different aspects of the film and story to understand more deeply what worked or didn't from as many different angles as possible. This podcast is a bit special for Erich, as Spider-Man has been his favorite super for as long as he can remember. As far as Feeding Curiosity goes, the idea of being able to share your passions with others is a core driver that fuels these episodes. Quick Summary: After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Support our content on Patreon or on Spotify! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Joe Jackowski. Joe is a Marine Corps veteran and current graduate student at Vanderbilt University in the Cognitive Psychology in Context program. His primary interest is meaning in life, which broadly extends to problems in ethics, A.I., and culture. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his first long-form article on his new sub stack, Apotheosis: A Philosophy for Influencers (https://bit.ly/4309lw6). Find The Parodies Here:https://theparodies.substack.com/ Or his latest piece on Feeding Curiosity - Archetypes: The Bull https://feedingcuriosity.net/blog//archetypes-the-meaning-of-the-bull Support our content on Patreon or on Spotify! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/suppor Song used from Epidemic Sound: No Alarm by AuxJack https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/3hywl7ns1V/ Use Epidemic Sound in Your Content:https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lahdiq --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

"Everybody wants to eat, but Few Will Hunt." Today on the podcast with Joey Bowen and Drew Beech, co-founders of the apparel brand and community Few Will Hunt. Joey and Drew spent their daily commutes through the gritty streets of Philadelphia on the phone for a year straight. On these calls, they talked about business and life — especially the trends of self-entitlement and shortcut-seeking they witnessed in society. These trends made them feel alone in an ever-softening world. “Are we the only ones that still believe in the power of hard work?” Drew asked. Joey responded, “It’s like we say at my hunting cabin — everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt.” This statement perfectly summed up their frustrations with society. It became their mantra. Website: https://fewwillhunt.com/ Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (02:18) Where Did This Start for Them (04:15) Loving the Process (05:38) Finding A Purpose (06:32) Finding Mentors (08:21) Alex Hormozi and Warren Buffet (09:27) The Shortcuts are Already There (10:06) Guns Germs and Steel (11:13) Mental Frameworks (14:12) Contacting Reality (18:15) Life Lessons from Sport (21:32) Super Power to Direct Your Attention (24:11) Information Diet (27:05) The Power of Community (30:37) Challenge Yourself to Find Differing Viewpoints (31:08) Strong Convictions but Loosely Held (32:15) Life is in the Gray (33:26) Andrew Wakefield and Anti Vax (35:22) Uncomfortable Conversations (38:01) Parenting and Resilience (40:11) Recommended Books (43:23) Advice to a driven person (48:01) Outro Support our content on Patreon or on Spotify! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/suppor Check out the Range Blueprint! https://feedingcuriosity.net/blueprint-range This blueprint will break down the core ideas, connect ideas outside the book, and apply these ideas in your life! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

On this podcast episode, Jordan Criss returns for a long-overdue discussion on Life and Fulfillment. We start the conversation with the idea that most people are actively disengaged with what they spend most of their time. From there, we cover imposter syndrome, healthy habits, procrastination, and focusing on what matters most to you regardless of the current outcome. Life is about playing a long game. Toward the end of the conversation, I was reminded of a book called The Road to Character. One of the core messages is to think more deeply about the eulogy virtues than resume virtues since modern life is more focused on the latter. Ultimately, each of us has to figure out what fits best for our life; no matter what, it will be a process. The faster you embrace the process, the less painful it will be. So with that, I pass this off to the listener. What else can we explore if you've encountered the mentioned sources, your experiences, or other related ideas? Support our content on Patreon or Spotify! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (04:02) People are Disengaged with What They Do (07:48) Why Do you Choose to Be Healthy (13:24) Calling Yourself on Procrastinating (15:00) We're All Addicted to Something (17:.34) Society Pushes You to Give Up on Your Curiosity (21:50) Imposter Syndrome (24:31) The War on Art (28:21) Beating Yourself Up on Rest Days (32:14) Negative Self Talk (35:27) Affirmations (36:59) There's No End Point to a Better Quality of Life (42:00) Layers of Paint (45:18) Bet on Yourself (47:44) Anxiety Around Performing (50:53) Running and the Mental Game (55:55) Checking Out Of Your Life (58:43) What's the Smallest Step You Can Take (01:01:04) Does Your Passion Have To Make Money? (01:05:23) Die With Zero (01:08:48) Checking In With Your Progress (01:12:09) Do What You Can Where You Are Right Now (01:14:27) Looking for the Quick Fix (01:18:24) Creating Feedback Loops (01:22:11) Implementing a new habit (01:25:21) Three Ways to Push Yourself to Find What Fulfills You (01:27:54) Reflecting on the Path Forward (01:33:44) Resume and Eulogy Virtues (01:36:50) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Coach Karlee is a movement coach who teaches her athletes to move their bodies as nature designed: strong, secure, pain-free, and forward. Utilizing slow-motion video assessment, she can assess, address, and correct pattern errors that are causing pain and/or hindering performance goals. With a background in soccer, endurance running, and strength and conditioning, Karlee takes an intense passion for competition and athletics into her coaching style to help build mentally and physically capable athletes, regardless of age, gender, sport, or background. She prioritizes foundations for durability through awareness and integration of pain-free movement practices to maximize performance and longevity. Are you ready to unlock your INNER ATHLETE? CONTACT INFO: INSTAGRAM INNER ATHLETE: RECLAIM PAIN-FREE, ATHLETIC MOVEMENT WITH ME Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (03:26) Getting Interested in Natural Movement (04:10) How does Karlee describe her methods (07:12) Narratives around declining movement (08:56) Erich's Assessment (11:21) Injuries and Finding the Gym (13:07) What actually improves performance (15:56) The Paradigm Shift in Endurance and Strength (18:32) Muscle Mass doesn't equal health (25:18) Making Exercise One Dimensional (29:00) Back Chain Dominant (30:35) What are the smallest habits you can change (35:51) Listening to Your Body (41:54) How well you move at a young age sets you up for later in life (45:17) Treat first before prevent needs to change (47:48) What is the Spiral? (56:35) Your body optimizes for its environment (58:23) Recommended Books (01:01:10) Advice for someone who is driven or looking to pivot (01:03:26) Where to connect with Karlee (01:04:48) Outro Support our content on Patreon! ⁠patreon.com/feedingcurioisity⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Finally, we come to the season finale of The Last of Us, season 1. Since starting our breakdowns, we have been excited about this very conversation. Would viewers of the show be challenged with the ending as much as the game challenged audiences over a decade ago? Would audiences be given enough to connect with to feel for Joel's position in the story? Ultimately, the story of The Last of Us boils down to this last episode. It asks audiences what they would do if this were their life and the life of someone they have come to care about. So much moral ambiguity makes this season finale one of the best and remains hotly debated. So in closing, does the show do the game justice, and what is your feeling on the actions Joel takes? Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (02:28) Ellie is still dealing with the trauma of the previous episode (08:27) Changed by the Journey (15:02) Joel in the hospital (17:35) Ellie's Mom and relationship with Marlene (23:31) Joel Becoming the Anti Hero (26:06) Starting the Morality Discussion (31:17) Ellie didn't get to choose (34:31) Joel's decision feels foundational (44:17) The Second Game (46:39) Final Assessments of the Whole Season (51:21) Two Voices in the Writing (56:30) The Emotional Differences Between the Show and the Game (01:00:38) Part 3? (01:03:05) Adapting Games to TV (01:04:43) Where Would You Expect Season 2 to Go (01:06:08) Talking about game 2 in the near future (01:08:49) Speculating on what is to come --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Gina Iaffaldano is a legal operations professional, writer, and everyday athlete. She has recently relocated back to the Chicagoland area. She is working on her first book, Little Gifts, which covers much of her experience with overcoming Guillain-Barré syndrome - a rare autoimmune syndrome that caused her to be neurologically paralyzed. Gina is two years in remission and is in training for her second Spartan competition post-recovery. Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (03:07) Who is Gina (04:37) Life before Diagnose of Guillain-Barré syndrome (08:44) Getting to a diagnosis (11:26) Initial Thoughts on Recovery (15:54) Uncertainty of Diagnosis (18:39) The Recovery Process and Getting to Walking (19:25) Mental Bad Days (22:52) Support System from Friends and Family (25:42) Tracking Progress (28:56) Be Where Your Feet Are (30:46) Exercises to Get Movement Back (32:44) Out Patient Therapy (35:32) Goals for Getting Out of Therapy (38:47) What Did Gina Learn About Herself (43:22) Coming Together To Help Each Other (47:33) How Does Gina Define Happiness (53:11) The Shortness of Life (01:07:15) Rebuilding Your Habits (01:12:28) What is Legacy to Gina (01:15:14) Where to connect with Gina (01:16:25) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episodes seven and eight. Episode seven dives into more of Ellie's past and gives the audience a view of what Ellie said when it wasn't the first time she had used a gun. Living in this world is harsh for even the youngest people. There isn't much hope to spare. Picking up with episode 8 drops us right back into the urgency of Joel's condition. Episode 8 feels pivotal in many ways. The first gives us a face to evil in the show, quickly capturing the audience. Also, giving Ellie the challenge of her life; can she survive without Joel? But not without Ellie being traumatized dramatically by the experience. While the audience is led to believe Joel will make a heroic rescue, we don't get that exactly, but Joel saves Ellie's soul right when she's about to fall over the edge. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (01:03) Episode 7 (04:24) A Lull in Pacing (06:52) Comparing to Bill and Frank (10:13) Keeping the tension (14:26) Let the audience live with the consequences (17:03) Transition to episode 8 (21:28) The Villain of Episode 8 (26:57) Culty Vibes (29:30) What is David's Motivation (36:30) Joel's Survivor Moment (39:32) Ellie's Capture (41:44) The Donner Party (45:57) How David Talked to Ellie (48:48) Ellie Making Her Escape (53:26) The Climax (01:00:56) Why Joel and Ellie Connect (01:02:25) A Heart-Breaking Coming of Age (01:06:14) Hype for Where the Story Goes (01:07:03) Wrapping Up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

ZACHARY WAGNER is a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. His first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, was published in 2023 with Intervarsity Press. Zach’s other writing interests include evangelical and “post-vangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse. Get a copy of the book here: Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality (Amazon Affiliate Link) Connect with Zach: Website https://www.zacharycwagner.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/zacharycwagner Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (03:51) Motivation to Write the Book (09:14) Signaling Attraction is Dangerous (13:21) Fear of Sexuality (16:54) Christianity Navigating Body and Spirit (22:41) Gnosticism and Christianity (25:46) Docetism (28:11) The Master and His Emissary (33:08) The Romans and Sexual Promiscuity (40:15) Lineage of Evangelical Christianity (49:11) Purity Culture (56:11) Fantasy is a Recipe for Disaster (57:49) We Still Behave Like Alchemists (01:03:21) How do we course correct? (01:08:21) Where to connect with Zach (01:09:31) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode six. Episode six continues the journey of Ellie and Joel, but they have moved much further west with a time jump of three months. We find them in the snowy mountains as they are nearing where Tommy's last location. Ellie and Joel are stopped on the road by a group of people with horses, but they are not immediately hostile. They are brought to the town of Jackson, a safe haven community that seems more self-sufficient and free than FEDRA or the Fireflies have shown was possible thus far. Tommy is found living among them, better off than Joel thought possible. Without the goal to save his brother, Joel begins to doubt he can see the mission through to get Ellie to the Fireflies and asks Tommy to complete the journey. Joel is confronted with self-doubt but doesn't give Ellie a choice of who should finish the journey until near the end of the episode, and we see a massive shift in trust between them as they set back out on their journey. The episode concludes with Joel being injured by scavengers leaving Ellie alone to fend for herself and attempt to save Joel's life. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (00:48) Time Skip (04:39) The Old Couple (08:52) Building Communities (11:26) First Meeting the People of Jackson (16:33) Meeting Tommy (21:04 )Having Tommy Finish the Journey (25:48) Ellie gets to choose (29:12) Leaving Jackson and Looking for the Fireflies (34:17) Cliff Hanger Ending (38:33) Ellie learning about Sara --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

James Calmese Jr. Is a WIU graduate who works in financing and in shipping. Being the founder of Good Vibes, M.I. Edition LLC, a live entertainment entity involved in the underground music scene, the early stages of the music business process, and sports is what keeps him going in the day-to-day. His artist has amassed streams of 15,000 or more. Worked behind the scenes as an artist partner to JoeL Stevenson, Khamarry, AyeBee, & Lil Sizzerr, as a talent Buyer, promoter, and more. He’s booked shows with Montana of 300, Jarren Benton, Big Baby Scumbag & Kirko Bangz. Reach James for Artist consultations, Ad Campaigns, or song pitching at james@goodvibesmi.com In this conversation, we cover how James thinks about finding artists and how to get them on stage. What habits or easy actions can upcoming artists take to jump-start in building a dedicated audience who are all in making music their full-time career. Out of the music sphere, we talk about more general advice on building skills when building something that is your passion. We close with ideas on betting on yourself, why it's meaningful, and what it means to lead by example for future generations. And much more! Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (02:07) Who is James? (03:08) What was school like and how did he get into his current interests (07:29) Real Life MBA (08:45) The Business Side of Music (12:28) Choosing the pain you are most comfortable with (15:21) Music is Universal (17:10) Riot Fest (18:19) How Do You Get On Stage (23:55) Take Something to Sell (26:00) Back to Crowd Surfing (27:56) Recommendations to New Artists (30:21) A Good Show Is Most Important (33:00) Building a mountain one layer at a time (36:02) Authentic impressions of people (39:19) The Invisible Work (41:23) What skills have you learned? (43:36) Negative connotations around Rap Still (47:57) 1000 True Fans (51:06) Building Reach (55:29) Advertisement (01:01:44) Mentors (01:05:53) Sobriety (01:07:44) Super Power of Directing attention (01:15:02) Being a Father (01:17:25) Favorite Quote (01:21:54) Where can people connect? (01:22:43) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode five. Episode five continues by giving us the backstory on Sam and Henry shortly after the FEDRA are overthrown in the city. From that, we catch up to the present, where the previous episode left off with Joel and Ellie. From there, we are given more information on Kathleen and the group. Much of our contention in this episode was how convincing the motivations of Kathleen were. The episode's climax is the confrontation from Kathleen's group as they catch up with Joel and the crew and attempt to flee the city. Everything erupts in chaos, with the infected being released from underground. We had some minor issues with how the lead-up to the climax was presented. All of our problems aside, the core of this episode was the emotional story between Sam and Henry. They were presented as a possible future of how Ellie and Joel may one day end up. This point is driven home in the closing scene as the group doesn't escape unscathed. The big question in this episode is would you want to continue living after losing the one you care about most? Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Initial Thoughts (02:57) Kathleen's Character (12:10) Not Enough Time (14:13) Kathleen is the Sub Plot (17:33) The Emotional Story of Duos (22:48) Production Meetings (24:59) Slow Moments and Beings Kids (29:33) The Bloater Suit (34:40) Sniper Sequence (41:16) Kathleen's Monologue (47:13) The Sound Design (49:09) The Closing Scene (55:30) Sam Turning (01:01:37) Can You Live Without the Person you Care About Most --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Matt Vincent is a strength athlete, two-time Highland Games World Champion, and founder of HVIII Brand Goods, now rebranded to Not Dead Yet. Through his travels, Matt was lucky enough to spend time with exceptional people chasing strength, fulfillment, and personal growth in every imaginable way. In Matt's first book, Training Lab, he spelled out the philosophy of "The HVIII," and tried to capture the spirit of self-improvement through self-loathing. This idea would be the spark that led to HVIII Brand Goods and many adventures afterward. Matt chronicles his travels and conversations with people in the strength game and beyond on his podcast NDY. In this conversation, we cover many grounds for aiming at what you find important in your life. Matt has evolved many times in his life and continues to evolve. You can expect to learn more about the risk of clinging to an identity or group of friends. Why routine is a trap for stagnation and speeding up how fast your life passes by. The trap of expectations you put on yourself or what your society and culture project onto you. And much more! Connect with Matt: Website https://www.notdeadyet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewpvincent/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewpvincent Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (02:29)Where does Matt's Story Start (06:31) Highland Games (09:09) People cling to identity (11:43) Talking about the first notable accomplishment (13:52) Did Matt expect to become a writer (17:35) Rebuilding himself after the Highland Games (27:26) Stay Away from Mundane Routine (29:01) Letting go of relationships (34:21) The Gravity Well of Routine (36:58) Leaning into discomfort (38:41) Where did your parents come from (41:53) Escaping the misunderstanding of others (44:48) Getting Used to No (46:31) Find your tribe (49:40) Change your expectation (52:59) Taking the perspective of others (57:47) Underestimating what you can accomplish (01:01:17) Community Building (01:02:40) Running (01:06:36) Taking action (01:10:46) The Four Agreements (01:13:26) Finding Balance (01:18:36) Where to connect? (01:21:08) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode four. Episode four continues the story of Joel and Ellie. We get some relationship-building while on the road. Still, they take a detour into Kanas city. Very quickly, something is off inside the city without FEDRA presence, and bandits attack them. Joel and Ellie fight their way through the encounter. We learn a bit more about who these bandits are, but most of this episode feels like a setup for the next episode. The episode closes with Joel letting the dad jokes get him, and finally, we see the rugged survivalist begin to let down his guard. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (04:53) Ellie tries to breakthrough to Joel (07:18) Dad Jokes (12:22) What happens if FEDRA gets overthrown? (14:10) Ellie has to trust Joel (16:28) Ellie Saving Joel (19:29) Ellie reacting to shooting someone (20:01) Militia Group (21:20) Commenting on Kathleen (23:08) Jordan's thoughts on Ellie's Shooting (24:23) The Bandit Begging for his life (29:58) Where are the infected (33:39) Karen of the Last of Us (37:49) Back to Joel and Ellie (41:28) Humor in dark times --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

In this podcast episode, we continue our discussion on moral reasoning. After laying out the groundwork in the first part of this discussion, we dive deeper into moral foundations theory and break down the characteristics of each foundation. Finally, we round out the discussion closing on the wisdom process. If you missed part 1, you could find it here! YouTube: https://youtu.be/NsbGEEird1I Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lm9AAK Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (05:28) Moral Foundations Theory (08:20) Care and Harm (11:54) Attachment (19:37) Fairness and Cheating (28:47) Loyalty and Betrayal (32:06) Authority and Subversion (46:01) Sanctity and Degradation (58:37) Tangent into sexual relationships and cultural shifts (01:04:21) Die With Zero (01:06:13) Back to Sanctity and Degradation (01:12:07) Liberty and Oppression (01:17:25) The Wisdom Process (01:30:02) Closing Thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode three. Episode three is, so far, the most significant departure from what those familiar with the game will see. While Joel and Ellie are still featured in the episode, we mostly follow the lives of two other survivors, Bill and Frank. Instead of facing the grim reality that the end of the world has in store for our characters, we face a different story. Can you still find love, keep your humanity and protect someone when it would be easier just to be alone? Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Initial Thoughts (06:37) Can Someone Live a Normal Life at the End of the World (09:19) The Flashback Transition (11:16) The Start of the Infection (14:02) Meeting Bill (22:24) Normalcy of dinner (25:04) Appreciating the Finer Things (35:33) Dehumanizing as Society Collapses (37:36) The Attack (41:43) The 10 Year Jump (47:18) The Final Dinner (49:53 )Jumping back to Joel and Ellie (56:52)) Closing Thoughts Episode Summary: Joel and Ellie begin the hike to meet with Bill and Frank. Ellie sees evidence of the government's execution of innocents during the early days of the pandemic. Back in 2007, Frank leaves Baltimore and stumbles upon the compound of Bill, a paranoid survivalist who reluctantly takes him in. The men begin a romance, sharing a love of music and food. Years later, Frank contacts Tess by radio and the two groups enter a tenuous friendship. In the present, Frank is terminally ill and asks Bill to assist his suicide after they marry. Bill, not wanting to live without Frank, kills himself as well. When Joel and Ellie arrive, they discover a letter Bill left for Joel. Bill wrote that protecting Frank gave his life meaning and that he has left Joel his supplies. Unbeknownst to Joel, Ellie takes Frank's pistol. They take Bill's truck and set out to find Tommy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

In this podcast episode, we sit with Joe Jackowski to discuss the foundational ideas and philosophers behind moral reasoning. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (03:13) Lawrence Kohlberg (08:54) Elliot Turiel (10:31) Rousseau (22:19) Hobbes (32:08) Utilitarianism - Bentham (34:54) John Stewart Mill (36:46) Critique of Hedonism (39:31) Impossible Arithmetic (41:36) Pragmatism (56:07) Closing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode two! We discussed what we liked, what had changed from the game, and other details that caught our attention while watching the episode. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Last of Us Breakdowns Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_DdLZFt1Y&list=PLK40BMdw20kRhBc4_LRLO_hgqXNXZZJiq Last of Us Part 1 | Playthrough Live Streams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_yhcSe6a0&list=PLK40BMdw20kS2njzNVufy3kob23QbKhG3 Show Notes: (00:00) Recap Episode 1 (01:50) Opening to Episode 2 (03:32) A Prequel Series Could Work (06:34) Change to the Infection For an interesting piece on the Wood Wide Web go to this New Yorker pieces https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-secrets-of-the-wood-wide-web Paul Stamets https://paulstamets.com/ (09:45) Ellie Waking Up (12:21) The Creators Love the Source (15:11) Changing  your expectations between mediums (18:26) Hotel Scene (22:46) Joel Doesn't Want to Be Left With Ellie (23:53) Tess has Hope (26:28) The Museum and the Clickers (35:24) Somebody Got Bit (40:53) Juxtaposition of Beauty (43:47) Waking up the Horde (48:59) Closing Scene (53:55) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

For many, David Goggins is seen as inhuman or, as he has said, uncommon amongst the uncommon, sure that is true. But I look at it a little differently. If he can forge himself into something extraordinary, why can't I? Why can't the person next to me? In this video, I discuss what it means to be In Pursuit of Your Greatness. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Get David's New Book (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3kPNxlI David Goggins Podcasts: Modern Wisdom Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvOyccUzzY&t=7s JRE https://open.spotify.com/episode/69QtiFgM7HP4mK2yZPKiut?si=66ff357619d84c84 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support

In today's episode, we are starting our breakdown of the newly released series The Last of Us based on the game of the same name! For those who want to remain entirely spoiler-free, this is not for you, but given the game has been out for some time, we assume most casual audiences will be curious enough to learn more about the source material. In this episode, we cover the major story beats, what we enjoyed and what we hope is to come in the story. Finally, we try to dive a little bit deeper into the show. As fans of the game, seeing an adaption done well is refreshing for us. Please enjoy this breakdown in episode one of The Last of Us! Let us know what you think! Summary of episode one: In 2003, a mass fungal infection sparked a global pandemic. Joel flees with his daughter, Sarah, and brother, Tommy; a soldier kills Sarah. Twenty years later, Joel lives in the Boston quarantine zone managed by the Federal Disaster Response Agency (FEDRA), working as a smuggler with his partner, Tess. When Tommy fails to contact them from Wyoming, they buy a car battery from a local dealer, Robert, but are double-crossed when he sells it to the Fireflies, a rebel group in open opposition against FEDRA. Attempting to retrieve it, Joel and Tess discover Marlene, the Fireflies' leader, who begs them to take Ellie to the Massachusetts State House in exchange for a working truck. While sneaking out, the three are caught by a soldier who tests them for the infection, revealing Ellie to be positive. Joel kills the soldier while Ellie claims to be immune. This episode was directed by Craig Mazin and co-written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Show Notes: (00:00) Hype for the Show (01:08) First Impressions (02:40) Focus on the Daughter (04:52) Grounding the Outbreak (05:41) Sarah felt like the Protagonist (07:22) Gritty Survival Story (08:45) The Opening (12:49) Hope for Video Game Adaptations (13:48) 20 Years Later (18:55) How far do you differ from the Source (23:24) Joel is numbing Himself (25:33) Introducing Tess (31:19) Introduction of Ellie (37:13) The Closing Scenes to meet the fireflies (41:10) Nuanced Groups (43:14) Closing Out the Episode (48:22) Set Design and Infected (50:15) Nature is a Character (55:11) Final Thoughts (58:40) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedingcuriosity/support