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Wisecracks Case of the Mondays - Redemption Arcs - 1/16/24 Wisecrack 2024-01-16 | Thank you to Butterfinger for sponsoring this streamHang out with the Wisecrack Crew as they explore their favorite movies, shows, and video games!Each week in January, we’ll be featuring a special segment where we’ll explain how our favorite video games, highlighted by the Final Fantasy Series, are incorporating big philosophical ideas and existential themes to help us better understand the world around us.And remember, ahead of next months release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Butterfinger is giving YOU the chance to win the Ultimate Gaming Bundle Giveaway!To enter, simply purchase a Butterfinger bar and type in the UPC code at gamewithbutterfinger.com for a chance to win prizes that include a HyperX Cloud Headset, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Deluxe Edition, a SONY LED Bravia XR TV, and more.The Butterfinger Ultimate Gaming Bundle Giveaway ends on January 31, 2024 so make sure you enter today!00:00 Pre-Roll02:54 Start06:44 What Are Yas13:09 What is Dad Gaming?14:10 What Are Yas II20:30 Butterfinger Segment 25:00 Disco Elysium32:27 Elden Ring39:55 Final Fantasy IV
Wisecrack Live! - 1/17/2024 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2024-01-16 | Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Why Business Talk Sucks Wisecrack 2024-01-12 | The first 100 people to download Endel by clicking the link will get a free week of audio experiences!bit.ly/WisecrackEDUSupport us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join BIBLIOGRAPHYAndré Spicer, “Business Bullshit,” 2018.Brian Fugerule, Chelsea Hardaway, and Jon Warshawsky, "Why Business People Speak Like Idiots," 2005.David Graeber, "Bullshit Jobs,” 2018. Emma Green, "The Origins of Office Speak," The Atlantic, 2014.Florian Coulmas, "Sociolinguistics : The Study of Speakers' Choices,” 2006.Gerlinde Mautner, “Language and the Market Society, 2010.John Patrick Leary, “Keywords: The New Language of Capitalism,” 2019.Julia Carrie Wong and Matthew Cantor, "How to Speak Silicon Valley," The Guardian, 2019. Kenneth Hudson, “The Jargon of the Professions,” 1978.Marnie Holborow, "Language and Neoliberalism,” 2015.Phil Graham, “Hypercapitalism: New Media, Language, and Social Perceptions of Value,” 2006.Philip Hancock and Melissa Tyler, “The Management of Everyday Life,” 2009.Thomas Frank, “One Market Under God: Extreme Capitalism, Market Populism, and the End of Economic Democracy,” 2001. Tim Phillips, “Talk Normal: Stop the Business Speak, Jargon and Waffle,” 2011.=== Watch More Episodes! ===CEO: A Fake Job? ► youtu.be/JFjx22WfDNc?si=shRcR-pWK8pByArIHow Work Controls You ► youtu.be/-nk5l6-M6vY?si=tAIN3Xu0F3bkIU0jAre We Working Ourselves to Death? ► youtu.be/6Z49g-A2AQI?si=rhcoi4n1hfiLMCNfWritten by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Mark PottsProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#Work #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Is Neoliberalism Breaking This Plane? - Wisecrack Live! - 1/10/2024 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2024-01-10 | 00:00 Pre-Roll03:01 Start16:13 Comments25:55 Boeing 41:30 A Tangent About Time1:07:03 What's Happening With Wisecrack Ahead 1:26:40 Plagiarismgate 1:36:30 What Are Yas / OutroWe start the New Year catching up with comments before looking at the big big world of deregulation and corporate apathy, which leads Michael to find some interesting interviews exploring the concept of time under capitalism. We follow that up with a bit of business talk while looking at the Neri Oxman Plagiarism story, then close out with some What Are Yas as usual. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Wisecracks Case of the Mondays - The Gamerfication of Michael Burns - 1/8/24 Wisecrack 2024-01-08 | Thank you to Butterfinger for sponsoring this streamHang out with the Wisecrack Crew as they explore their favorite movies, shows, and video games!Each week in January, we’ll be featuring a special segment where we’ll explain how our favorite video games, highlighted by the Final Fantasy Series, are incorporating big philosophical ideas and existential themes to help us better understand the world around us.And remember, ahead of next months release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Butterfinger is giving YOU the chance to win the Ultimate Gaming Bundle Giveaway!To enter, simply purchase a Butterfinger bar and type in the UPC code at GameWithButterfinger.com for a chance to win prizes that include a HyperX Cloud Headset, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Deluxe Edition, a SONY LED Bravia XR TV, and more.The Butterfinger Ultimate Gaming Bundle Giveaway ends on January 31, 2024 so make sure you enter today!00:00 Pre-Roll04:55 Start07:55 Lux Introduction12:18 What We've Been Consuming22:09 Butterfinger Segment26:55 Gaming Recs Begin! 28:00 The Longing34:04 Outer Wilds41:41 Final Fantasy VI49:28 Wrap-up
Comedians: Our New Philosophers? Wisecrack 2024-01-05 | Go to our sponsor betterhelp.com/Wisecrack for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help.Comedians, philosophers, or … both?!It’s common today to hear comedians compared to philosophers, especially as many prominent stand-up comedians seem more focused on social and political commentary. But is it reasonable to compare your favorite joke to a philosophical idea? Or are we fundamentally misunderstanding the relationship between comedy and philosophy? Let’s find out in this video: Are Comedians the New Philosophers?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Is Right Wing Comedy Funny? ► youtu.be/V2zIXTIyjXY?si=gDt7jpavbQ0k6bt5Comedy News: Is It Deep or Dumb? ► youtu.be/QumeDEv3DyM?si=ZuiMh6kk6_0pnBrjWhat The Internet Gets Wrong About Philosophy ► youtu.be/lIhzIOo7IV8?si=1s63w7AlVlYz9P6WWritten and Hosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Henry ArrambideProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#comedy #philosophy #culture © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Kissinger: On Laughing At Dead People Wisecrack 2023-12-29 | Why We Loved Kissinger’s DeathFamous people usually get treated pretty generously when they die. Unless they’re named Henry Kissinger. His recent death was met with social media jubilance, and a refusal to accept polite media’s sugar coating of the diplomat’s blood-stained legacy. So what made Kissinger different? And is it a moral failing to laugh at someone else’s earthly demise? Let’s find out in this video: Is it OK to Laugh at Henry Kissinger’s Death?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Who Gets to be "Human?" ► youtu.be/YvyyfgZSdgc?si=jU3BQrYWhLDqT8eCAmerica's Freedom is a Lie ► youtu.be/AH0k_dmbGp4?si=Q0E0_Yt-TOH6AQZAPoliteness is a Trap ► youtu.be/ezQa9MzJiBg?si=_ZJ3QNlVbDo3WdLEWritten by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Jackson MaherProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#america #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
TikTok: The End of America? Wisecrack 2023-12-22 | Is TikTok Brainwashing The Children?TikToks about Osama bin Laden’s “Letters to America” recently went viral…or did they? The media seemingly created its own internet sensation overnight, but that success made us wonder: Who decides what narratives we’re told and why? And what effect do those choices have on our society? Let’s find out in this Wisecrack Edition: The Dark Side of Media.Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===TikTok: The New Red Scare? ► youtu.be/2QJwWEdBoKM?si=AVkpYlocNwPFqJC4Should We Be Afraid of TikTok? ► youtu.be/1sR3s5x9JSE?si=wBWxi_JSk_abW6AxDisinformation: The End of Humanity? ► youtu.be/z_pev8_sfkw?si=kV04sIaDPx96G9djWritten by Rachel Van NesHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Henry ArrambideProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#tiktok #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Were Not Cool YouTubers Wisecrack 2023-12-21 | (If you're a cool YouTuber hit us up, let's be besties)Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #youtube #culture
The Cinema of 2023 feat. Raymond Creamer - Wisecrack Live! - 12/20/23 #culture #philosophy #movies Wisecrack 2023-12-20 | We start with reader comments and then talk a little about Michael's Sight and Sound picks for Best Video Essays of 2023 before Raymond Creamer comes on board to talk best flicks of 2023! 00:00 Pre-roll04:05 Start14:35 Comments22:30 Sight and Sound Video Essays28:30 Raymond Creamer38:05 Polite Society / Bottoms40:40 May December50:45 The Holdovers58:10 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.01:01:50 Asteroid City01:07:40 Oppenheimer, Priscilla, Passages 01:15:15 How To blow Up A Pipeline01:22:30 Showing Up, Return to Seoul, Past Lives01:31:40 Across the Spiderverse01:34:10 Past Lives01:40:00 Godzilla Minus One01:43:50 Telemarketers1:44:30 Killers of the Flower Moon1:59:00 Wrap-Up Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
How To Deal With Trolls Wisecrack 2023-12-18 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #trolls
Squid Game: Money vs. Humanity Wisecrack 2023-12-15 | Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Squid Game: Who Really Wins? ► youtu.be/5UEpgzsfJZc?si=rIWbmv-hpg-XIiXMDebt: A New Religion? ► youtu.be/1CAjcw07Ql4?si=IwMgg40vivMBLESyThe College Crisis: It's Not Just Debt ► youtu.be/ptypiprJFSI?si=f0WjIllNqa2BFCreAnalyzed and Hosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Brian M KimProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#squidgame #debt #culture © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Mental Health and Productivity Wisecrack 2023-12-14 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #mentalhealth #productivity #culture
Crisis on Campus? feat. Marianne Williamson - Wisecrack Live! - 12/13/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-12-13 | We start the show with reader comments and then a dive into this week's wave of news concerning anti-Semitism on college campuses, in hour two Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson joins us to talk art, policy, and a lil bit of history. 00:00 Pre-roll08:05 Show Starts13:23 Viewer Comments17:30 Crisis on Campus?42:50 Don't Lose Sight of Gaza 1:00:58 Marianne Williamson 1:39:22 Closing Comments/What Are Yas?Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
What We Wont Debate Wisecrack 2023-12-13 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #debate
Gen X vs Gen Z on Activism Wisecrack 2023-12-12 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #genx #genz #activism #culture
The Genius of Cults Wisecrack 2023-12-11 | Cults and The Internet: A Match Made in Hell? Twin Flames Universe has captured the attention of the terminally online, not least because its leaders, Jeff and Shaleia Divine, seem like total goobers. So what made Twin Flames Universe so attractive to so many seemingly-normal people? What does it mean that a cult can thrive on the internet? And are all of us just one Google search away from getting inducted into a creepy online cult? Let’s find out in this video: Why Do People Join Cults?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Why Is Everything a Cult Now? ► youtu.be/iNlPOVAznUw?si=uOqX29RWKfGhzbmMDisney Adults: Is Disney a Religion? ► youtu.be/5M9PbubL7Ro?si=-DpLfuKDCP4T8JgxOnline Dating: Are We In Hell? ► youtu.be/-bcKRd_lfAg?si=XPPDe2NFCRZmeEEWWritten by Michael Burns and Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Benji DunaiefProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#Cults #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Do Dumb People Join Cults? Wisecrack 2023-12-08 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #cults #twinflames
Who Gets to be Human? Wisecrack 2023-12-08 | Are We All Just Animals? There is a long history of politicians and media figures referring to particular human beings as animals, usually with an explicitly negative intent. But what does it actually mean to call humans animals? And how can this difference in language lead to drastic social effects? Let's find out in this video on What it Means to Call Humans Animals.Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Disinformation: The End of Humanity? ► youtu.be/z_pev8_sfkw?si=jbtQhrYLYAAORlU8Mean Girls and the Secret to Happiness ► youtu.be/cD73TWaL_wY?si=clq16N3SHoqg0TKGPoliteness is a Trap ► youtu.be/ezQa9MzJiBg?si=kQwXuZYeAyBar_V5Written by Rachel Van NesResearched by Michael LodatoHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Mark PottsProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#animals #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Dramageddon 2.0 - Wisecrack Live! - 12/6/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-12-06 | We start the show with reader comments then bring on Skyler Higley from The Onion to talk comedy, writing, and the recent slew of Dailywire programming, then dive in to HBomberguy's YouTube and Plagiarism video with Wisecrack Director Lux to talk about video essays and the lessons we can learn from all this. Keep an eye out for double-dome as we break 1000 concurrents with Lux on stream! Chapters:00:00 - Pre-Roll03:05 - Michael Starts07:00 - Comment Readings13:35 - Prelude to Guest 21:50 - Skyler's Segment 1:00:57 - HBomb Video Talk Begins 1:12:58 - Raw Dome 1:21:50 - Lux Hops On 1:26:44 - Raw Dome 2 1:31:28 - Raw Dome 3 1:50:36 - Post-RollSkyler's Twitter: twitter.com/skyler_higley Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Why Everyone Has ADHD Now Wisecrack 2023-12-01 | Go to our sponsor betterhelp.com/Wisecrack for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. How the whole world got ADHDADHD seems to be the “mental health condition” of the moment, whether we’re self-diagnosing ourselves on TikTok or waiting three weeks to refill our meds due to the chronic shortage. But why has ADHD taken off in such a big way, and what can it tell us about our society? Let’s find out in this video: How We All Became ADHD.Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Is Therapy Speak...Gaslighting Us? ► youtu.be/MBUEIwPKiak?si=Ky1T6vwibG7cHKSMPoliteness Is A Trap ► youtu.be/ezQa9MzJiBg?si=xzrvRDlCn1FRhCkdTherapy Can't Fix Everything ► youtu.be/omgztVeDTd4?si=wi02YPO3K7MigPz8Written by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Henry ArrambideProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#adhd #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
The State of Far Right Comedy - Wisecrack Live! - 11/29/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-11-29 | Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Disinformation: The End of Humanity? Wisecrack 2023-11-27 | How disinformation took over the worldDisinformation has taken over social media, which is annoying in the best of times and deeply scary in the worst. So why has truth become an endangered species, and what makes the internet so ripe for falsehoods? Let’s find out in this video: How Truth DiedSupport us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Surveillance Is All Of Us ► youtu.be/Cq4iNSw_yhM?si=Q1l_X5pt8wGkWIGBWhy No One Trusts the News ► youtu.be/3hiF-Zjn2fw?si=OuQhINuZYRqv38jnWhy America Loves Fake News ► youtu.be/EcPFRq8wo-I?si=vAQE4YzJma28JSQ1Written by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Jackson MaherProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#disinformation #fakenews #culture © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
How We All Became Big Brother Wisecrack 2023-11-24 | Go to buyraycon.com/wisecrack to get up to 50% off sitewide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Brought to you by Raycon.Surveillance Culture: Are We The Problem? Surveillance is everywhere! No longer merely the provence of governments and corporations, the act of watching and being watched is now a community affair. But what is the effect of knowing that any minor freak-out at J.C. Penny might go viral? We’d argue it’s making us all a little bit nuts. We’ll explain in this video The New Surveillance is All of Us. Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===America's Freedom Is a Lie ► youtu.be/AH0k_dmbGp4?si=UZJ_gBVaRLc4MfpHWhy No One Trusts the News ► youtu.be/3hiF-Zjn2fw?si=K6w3-vy2i_MykNSrWhat Conspiracy Theories Get Right ► youtu.be/m9MpmS3HBTo?si=5DJ_cMxoswewzZdqWritten by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Mark PottsProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#surveillance #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Holiday Survival Q&A Featuring @SkipIntro - Wisecrack Live! - 11/22/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-11-22 | Michael starts the show with user comments and a look at the newest Hollywood Blacklistings, as well as a brief look at Moms for Liberty, then we bring on @SkipIntroYT to field your Thanksgiving questions! Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
CEO: A Fake Job? Wisecrack 2023-11-17 | New Bespoke Post subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome — go to bespokepost.com/wisecrack and enter code WISECRACK at checkout. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring!Who needs CEOs?After countless scandals and major fumbles, CEOs are increasingly becoming persona non grata amongst regular society. And yet they continue to rake in unfathomable fortunes. So why are CEOs so valued, and does that system actually make sense? Let's find out in this video on CEOS: A Fake Job?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Does Wealth Break Your Brain? ► youtu.be/5fiMBpdYi2I?si=dfLeeY0YMQIQpk2DHomelessness: What Should You Do? ► youtu.be/3R6JsOvAV_g?si=reRZVZdsz-hGSmM1How Life Got So Expensive ► youtu.be/qmxM33c95ww?si=8lMfN1J91oSjreWqWritten by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Henry ArrambideProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#culture #business #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Why Cults Work - Wisecrack Live! - 11/15/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-11-15 | We take a deep dive into the Twin Flames Universe and explore the eternal question - u horny? Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Americas Freedom is a Lie Wisecrack 2023-11-13 | America Doesn't Understand FreedomAmerica loves nothing more than the idea of freedom. But what if that idea misses the point about what freedom actually is? And is there a better way to think about what it really means to be a free society? Let's find out in this video in this Wisecrack video in Freedom: The Ultimate American Idol?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Why Book Burning is Back ► youtu.be/MYnpMx12S6Q?si=UNS0PP-GubEjY_3dCritical Race Theory: Why the Controversy? ►youtu.be/drqhlcJCqw8?si=vyfHdQco0pK_LnZAAmerican Healthcare is Killing Us ► youtu.be/98WIulWX5d4?si=Zf75j33NAqONtfE_Written by Michael BurnsResearched by Jack MurphyHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Brian M KimProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#freedom #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Is Gen-Z Too Nihilistic? - Wisecrack Live! - 11/08/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-11-08 | Michael starts the show talkin' comment freaks and parent feels as we dive into responses on our recent videos on Politeness and Atheism, we then dive into Jake Anbinder's recent criticisms of Gen Z as Cynical, and close out with a goggles-on glance at an NFT party gone awry. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Politeness is a Trap Wisecrack 2023-11-06 | The Sinister Politics of Politeness Politeness originated as a counterreaction to tyranny. But it was quickly weaponized by elites to control the public. Today, politeness is used both to unify and divide us. So does politeness promote goodwill among our fellow man? Or is it just a tool of The Man to keep us down? Let’s find out in this Wisecrack Edition: The Sinister Side of Being Polite.Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Are Americans Too Sensitive? ► youtu.be/YAOzNu-9LtI?si=2iYE47bCk1YY2yQfHow Debate Got Stupid ► youtu.be/Ud1ANAF9pW8?si=2JE9gVu4GF8C6UNJWhat's the Point of Weddings? ► youtu.be/7Ghwq3B6mv8?si=Fz0ne1IFHIi_KvwoWritten by Rachel Van NesResearched by Corrigan VaughanHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Mark PottsProduced by Olivia Redden Production Assistance by Gregory ElekMusic courtesy of Epidemic Sound#politeness #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Do You Have a God Shaped Hole? Wisecrack 2023-11-03 | Go to our sponsor betterhelp.com/Wisecrack for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help.God is dead, and so is atheism.Nietzsche’s famous phrase, God is Dead, has long been considered a rallying cry for atheism, and a vicious critique of religion. But what if Nietzsche wasn’t only targeting the religious folks of his day, but the atheists who were too quick to throw dirt on God’s casket? We’ll explain in this video: : God is Dead but So is Atheism.Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Nihilism: Are We Missing the Point? ► youtu.be/QgD-2z6eUYA?si=aQ-ggTiO5Ut1VEWjAre You A Cynic of Just a Jerk? ► youtu.be/TwfyKXifOIA?si=3yA88ZHvoqJOWMM9Debt: A New Religion? ► youtu.be/1CAjcw07Ql4?si=tMq05PJt3C68rBh7Written by Michael BurnsResearched by Tom WhymanHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Andrew NishimuraProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#philosophy #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Is Work Ruining Our Lives? - Wisecrack Live! - 11/01/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-11-01 | Michael checks out Brielle's TikTok on the exhausting nature of the 9 to 5, which leads to an extended discussion with the chat about everyone's work. We follow that up with a look at Lazy Girl Jobs, and then a video on why YouTube content all feels the same now. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Have We Felt That? Wisecrack 2023-11-01 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #reaction #philosophy
Death Is Not A Defect Wisecrack 2023-10-31 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #reaction
45 Seconds of Context Wisecrack 2023-10-30 | Is this getting too meta? Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more! #culture #comments
Castlevania: How Revolutions Fail Wisecrack 2023-10-27 | Castlevania: Nocturne and the perils of revolutionCastlevania: Nocturne offers the same vampire-fighting antics we’ve come to expect. But it has more than a shade of gloom mixed in. Specifically, it raises the question: do revolutions work? So what can the show tell us about real-life revolution? Let’s find out in this video on Castlevania: Nocturne: Are Revolutions Good For Us?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===How Castlevania Breaks the Rules ► youtu.be/gaZFqsAWYCkNetflix's CASTLEVANIA: Is It Deep or Dumb? ► youtu.be/_jVr0Xllc2wWhy Emo Won’t Die ► youtu.be/m7Qnxp1AzLcWritten by Tommy CookHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Benji DunaiefProduction Assistance by Gregory Elek and Matthew Keibler#Castlevania #Netflix #wisecrack© 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Misinformation Mayhem Wisecrack 2023-10-26 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
Does Anybody Know Anything? - Wisecrack Live! - 10/25/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-10-25 | Michael starts off with some reader comments on our homelessness video that leads to extended conversation with the chat on everyone's housing situation, follow up with an article on Gen Z's want for more platonic forms of intimacy in media, and then Michael walks a very long political tightrope as we explore the current wave of firings and misinfo on the current conflicts of the world. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
If Something Is Good for Wall Street, Is It Good? Wisecrack 2023-10-25 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
When Is the Last Time You Held Money? Wisecrack 2023-10-24 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
Homelessness: What Should You Do? Wisecrack 2023-10-23 | Does giving make you good?The question of whether to give money to unhoused folks or not has become a surprisingly hot-button issue because of what it says about us and our ability to stick to our moral principles. So how should we think about homelessness, on an ethical level? Do we have a moral obligation to give, or is it someone else’s responsibility? Let’s find out in the Wisecrack Edition: Does Giving Make You Good?Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===How The Housing Market Went Off the Rails ► youtu.be/lW9wXEsk-BsHow We All Became Forever Renters ► youtu.be/BAq7QxHP3VQDebt: A New Religion? ► youtu.be/1CAjcw07Ql4Written by Rachel Van NesResearched by Michael LodatoHosted by Helen Floersh Directed by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Jackson MaherProduced by Olivia ReddenProduction Assistance by Matthew Keibler#homelessness #culture #wisecrack© 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Again, Not Political Wisecrack 2023-10-20 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
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Breaking Down The Techno Optimist Manifesto - Wisecrack Live! - 10/18/23 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-10-18 | Michael dives into the manifesto of Techno-Optimist Marc Andreessen, confusion escalates as loose assumptions and lax citations assault us. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
Does Being a Father Change Your Perspective? Wisecrack 2023-10-18 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
The Apocalypse is All the Time Now Wisecrack 2023-10-17 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
Michael on Conspiracy Theories Wisecrack 2023-10-16 | Check out Wisecrack Live every Wednesday at 10am PST for more!
How Often Do YOU Think About the Roman Empire? Wisecrack 2023-10-16 | The real reason TikTok is crazy for ancient RomeIf you’re even a little bit online, you know that the men love ancient Rome. This isn’t new: The civilization has loomed large in the western imagination ever since its catastrophic collapse. But why do images of arches and aqueducts continue to fuel such a widespread fixation? Can obsessing over Rome make our world better, or is there a sinister side to fetishizing the ancient past? Let’s find out in this video: Why Bros Love Rome. Support us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===Are Americans Too Sensitive? ► youtu.be/YAOzNu-9LtI?si=qDrj52TOwXViKaybHow Debate Got Stupid ► youtu.be/Ud1ANAF9pW8?si=VBbnRuBMTLJEXbBOWhat The Internet Gets Wrong About Philosophy ► youtu.be/lIhzIOo7IV8?si=5ll7i3l5aZqSNPqPWritten by Amanda ScherkerHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Brian M KimProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#romanempire #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
American Health Care Is Killing Us Wisecrack 2023-10-13 | How American healthcare got stupidThere’s not a whole lot to love about America’s healthcare system. It’s insanely pricey, deeply confusing, and continues to yield worse health outcomes than any other wealthy nation in the world. But was the system we have today inevitable? Let’s find out in this video: American Healthcare: How We Got HereSupport us on Patreon! ► patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks ► youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! ===How Life Got So Expensive ► youtu.be/qmxM33c95ww?si=sx_gzwv86fkPE-hcDebt: A New Religion? ► youtu.be/1CAjcw07Ql4?si=M_QeREARaN3U5V_YBiohacking: Cheating Death? ► youtu.be/n0W0GyEXWLg?si=2r4AG2oLoTGQBjI0Written by Amanda ScherkerResearched by Corrigan VaughanHosted by Michael BurnsDirected by Michael LuxemburgEdited by Mark PottsProduced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound#healthcare #culture #wisecrack © 2023 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming
Why Are Things So Bad? - Wisecrack Live! - 10/11/2023 #culture #philosophy #news Wisecrack 2023-10-11 | Michael begins today with some comments and discussion on being nice to yourself in hard times before diving in to an essay on Finance As Alchemy, several tangents on our deteriorating consensus reality occur. Support us on our Patreon to get exclusive video podcasts and behind the scenes:patreon.com/wisecrackJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join#news #philosophy #culture #politics
