Ethics and Entertainment: Jack Rabinowitz Discusses Modern-Day Gladiators on DSNSB
Description
David’s Saturday Night Sit Back is thrilled to welcome Jack Rabinowitz (@jack_rabinowitz) to the podcast! Jack, a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in philosophy and political science, moved to Austin, TX from Virginia to pursue law school.
This episode is particularly special as Jack shares deeply personal insights about self-perception, his decision to leave boxing, and the challenges he faced in communicating this decision to his fellow boxers.
One highlight of the episode is when the conversation segues into one of my favorite memories (hint – it's the 1:02:43 mark).
We also dive into a fascinating discussion sparked by a topic my coworkers introduced: the frequency with which men think about Rome. This leads to an engaging conversation about the ethics of a modern-day Gladiator Tournament, exploring whether we would buy tickets to such an event and the moral implications involved.
Towards the end of the episode, Jack discusses his journey into law and we share our thoughts on some of our favorite TV shows.
Detailed Episode Breakdown:
(0:00:00 ) - Introduction, whiskey tasting, and three icebreaker questions
(26:03 ) - Jack’s boxing journey and the difficulty of explaining his decision to quit
(1:02:43 ) - Bar fights and a cherished memory of David as the GOAT before Tom Brady
(1:17:37 ) - The frequency of thinking about the Roman Empire among men
(1:23:26 ) - Hypothetical modern-day gladiator tournaments: Would you attend?
(1:24:57 ) - Reacting to the first kill in a gladiator tournament
(1:38:22 ) - The ethics of gladiators being death row inmates versus volunteers
(1:43:20 ) - Discussion on executions and the death penalty
(1:58:24 ) - David asks the audience for a favor
(2:02:17 ) - Jack’s decision to attend law school
(2:18:38 ) - Potential pitfalls faced by Jack's generation
(2:21:45 ) - Eliminating a detrimental characteristic or trait to improve life
(2:26:11 ) - Conversations about "Game of Thrones," "Breaking Bad," and "Better Call Saul"
Boxing to Law
Jack Rabinowitz
Modern Gladiator Ethics
Roman Empire Thoughts
Law School Journey
Transparency in Decisions
Ethical Dilemmas
Favorite TV Shows
Podcast Episodes
Personal Growth



