Drunk Ex-Pastors

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Podcast #302: Tech, Psychedelics, and Hypocrisy May 25, 2020

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In this episode of DXP we talk a bit about the FX series Devs, which leads us into a discussion about the future of tech and whether something is more possible if Hollywood makes a show or movie about it. We discuss the potential impact of psychedelics on society in general and atheists in particular, after which we touch upon the nature of hypocrisy and intellectual growth. Biebers involve "family" and poor online arguing skills.

Podcast #301: Ojo Taylor May 11, 2020

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In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we chat with ex-Christian punker Ojo Taylor about his experience in the ministry, his band Undercover, and his more recent spiritual deconstruction. Biebers involve elevators and media mispronunciations. Follow Ojo on his blog at ojotaylor.com and on Twitter @ojotaylor! Photo of Ojo by Rich Brimer.

Podcast #300: Evangelicalism, Conspiracy Theories, and "Alarmist" Progressives May 04, 2020

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We begin our 300th episode of DXP with a suggestion for how we might be able to reintroduce the word "retarded" to the cultural lexicon, after which we give updates on how we're holding up under quarantine. We discuss what effect, if any, one's religion has on whether he believes in conspiracy theories, and then touch upon the issues of consciousness, humanity, and free will. We spend the bulk of the second half of the show discussing whether progressive activists are alarmist, and then turn to our biebers involving needless repetition and how strong the tongue is.

Podcast #299: Coldplay, the Beatles, and #NeverBiden Apr 27, 2020

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In this episode of DXP we reminisce a bit about our favorite music from the '00s, and Christian floats a theory about Stones vs. Beatles fans. We then disagree pretty strongly about the best path forward for this country (as in, is refusing to vote for Biden a self-destructive idea?). We hear a caller's thoughts on the possible cause of Jason's pessimism, after which we discuss Bill Maher's recent China-shaming. Biebers involve autocorrect, Zoom meetings, and passive aggressive Facebook posts.

Podcast #298: COVID Freedom Fighters and Artificial Intelligence Apr 20, 2020

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In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we debrief a bit about how we're holding up under quarantine, and do our best to climb inside the minds of those who are protesting the social distancing mandate under the guise of being some freedom fighter (as though Paul Revere and Patrick Henry had NO idea what tyranny and oppression were really like). We spend a while discussing the issue of Artificial General Intelligence, which leads to topics like the hard problem of consciousness, scientific materialism, and how hot the robots in Ex Machina were. Biebers involve basic etiquette and Q&A sessions.

Podcast #297: Southern Mockery and Sexual Assault Apr 13, 2020

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In this episode of DXP we debrief about the joys and struggles of quarantining (hint: One of us likes it more than the other). We spend some time answering a caller's challenge to us about why we mock conservatives from the South, the answer to which should be obvious: Because it's fun and super easy. We discuss the issue of sexual assault on Survivor and the intricacies of the MeToo movement, after which we share our biebers involving coat hangers and ear buds.

Podcast #296: COVID & Conservatism Apr 06, 2020

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In this episode of DXP we debrief once again about our respective experience of social distancing, and it turns out we love it. We spend some time discussing the refusal on the part of many (virtually all conservatives) to self-quarantine, and break down the reasons and pathology behind such dismissal of authority (and it turns out that, according to us at least, this is mostly a unique American posture). Biebers involve Amazon reviews and iPhones.

Podcast #295: Quarantine is Pretty Awesome Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode of DXP we debrief about what it's like to shelter in place. Turns out, binge-watching TV shows and drinking all day are pretty awesome. We do recognize, though, that this can be very isolating and difficult for many people, and so we do our best to lighten the mood and offer hope, as well as envision the ways that this protracted period of quarantining will change what we consider "normal" in the future. Biebers involve fat people and alcohol mixers.

Podcast #294: Quarantined Ex-Pastors Mar 23, 2020

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DXP #294 gives us all a glimpse into what is by all accounts the "new normal." But although we are separated by a few miles, we still take a deep dive into all thing COVID-related. Topics we explore include the lengths to which we are self-quarantining, the effects this is having on our lives and relationships, whether it's racist to refer to this as the "Chinaman Virus," as well as whether this is really the end of life on earth as we have known it. Biebers involve autocorrect and stabbing people.

Podcast #293: The Trolley Problem, Political Pastors, and Coronavirus Mar 16, 2020

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In Episode 293, we take a moral sense test, delving into numerous variations of "The Trolley Problem", a thought experiment in ethics, which pits utilitarianism against deontological ethics. We then bid a fond farewell to one of the major contributors to our Feeding Friendzy segment over the years. We then talk about the Coronavirus, and whether or not it's something people need to worry about if they're relatively young and healthy. Biebers involve loud cover music and overly cautious web browser prompts.

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