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The Polymath Roundtable

Father Polymath

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A weekly podcast discussing culture and entertainment media from a Christian perspective. Books, games, movies, and music are all on the roundtable. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/support
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Matthew Sercely

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Join Matthew Sercely- as he discusses... well, anything he wants to. There will be lots of discussions of the law, philosophy, logic, and anything else that strikes his fancy. He is a father, a husband, an attorney and tax advisor, a libertarian/anarchist, and a polymath with a freakishly good memory.
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Anyone who has ever been on a package tour with a group of strangers who soon become friends, and passed time swapping stories with them, would instantly identify with this timeless classic of English literature. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer recounts twenty different stories recounted by a diverse group of pilgrims who gather at The Tabard Inn in Southwark, near London, before setting out for the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Host of the inn proposes that they entert ...
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So, I'm back from my hiatus, and my goal is to have at least 50 episodes this year. This is not the most optimistic topic of conversation, but I think it's an important one to have. When the government and its officials flagrantly violate the law... what do we do about it? How about when the courts just ignore the obvious and plain meaning of the l…
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When the soundtrack makes a film with iconic dinosaurs and Jeff Goldblum take second billing, you have to sit up and take notice. Today we discuss one of my favorite films, Jurassic Park. Incredible composing and iconic musical themes set the stage for a thrilling tale that actually beats the odds to create a film better than the original book. 9.5…
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"Gung to work, Ho in Harmony." With these words, the fictional Lt. Col. Thorvald sets forth his vision for the Makin Island Marine Raiders. Based on a true story with minimal propaganda movie machinations, Randolph Scott leads a star studded cast in the 1943 war film Gung Ho! I rate this very highly, the story is remarkably free from historical she…
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In the world of animated TV, few shows are quite as treasured in the US as Avatar: The Last Airbender which is back on Netflix now! Its a brilliant show but has a lot of troubles because of the pagan roots of the world. Be aware of that, you probably don't want to blindly let your children watch this without being ready to discuss Asian spiritualit…
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ROY ROGERS!!!! In today's episode of the Retro Movie Rewind, I'm going to talk about the singing cowboys and The Bells of San Angelo. This was the absolute first cowboy film I ever watched as a kid, and what helped kick-off a lifelong love of the classic singing cowboys. 10/10, simple plots but clean and completely wrapped up. Appropriate for all a…
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A welcome reprieve after watching Onward last month and being disappointed deeply, Abominable is up for discussion today! Great music and hugely artistic visuals, stunning on that aspect. Abominable rates a solid 8.5 for me! Minor philisophical issues, but overall a fantastic film. Happily recommended. For more episodes or text reviews, go to https…
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In today's Retro Movie Rewind we are looking at.....The Rescuers (1977)! Gorgeous hand drawn animation, feel good spirituality, and a Cruella De Vil archetype Villianess. A lovely and highly enjoyable cast and world with fantastic voices. 9/10, be ready to discuss orphans and the truth about where we find our Faith. For more episodes or text review…
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From classic action TV shows to the far reaches of the galaxy, Richard Dean Anderson leaps from the days of swiss army knife fixes to walking on far worlds. Stargate SG-1 is a brilliant sci-fi television drama with a huge amount of philosophical discussion. Not suitable for kids based on stressful situations and awkward philosophy that is not prese…
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I grew up watching classic movies, and starting today we are diving into the glorious world of classic films! Our first Retro Movie Rewind is.....The Love Bug featuring the iconic Herbie! Its like Steve McQueen starring in It's A Wonderful Life, Now with 50% more Car! Pseudo-spirituality, and glorious classic cars make this an odd duck of a heart w…
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Few genres are so quickly marginalized or stereotyped (for good reason) as Anime. Despite the well deserved cultural content warnings, there are some incredible gems available. Today we mention one such gem, Snow White With the Red Hair. Appropriate for all, 10/10 rating. Available on Hulu, and other services. DISCLAIMER: One show approved is NOT a…
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Ori and the Blind Forest. Platformer, puzzle game, Japanese spiritualism, and impeccable art. I had never gotten into the platformer game art style, but this one caught my eye watching the sequel gameplay on twitch, and I just had to try it. 9/10, only downrated for using a pantheistic world style straight out of Japanese mythology. Not a particula…
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Today we tackle the controversial subject of the new highly acclaimed Pixar film, Onward. My rating: 1 star out of 5, NOT FOR KIDS. The first 3 minutes of the episode are spoiler free, But the verdict is grim. This is one Pixar film that tugs on many heart strings and then twists them in knots. I will definitely NOT be showing this one to my little…
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A master production of suspense and cinematography, the Classic series of The Twilight Zone defined the genre for decades. A chilling look at the fears of a world without the Hope of Christ. Like me on Facebook, and visit my website at www.polymathroundtable.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/…
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Today we talk about the author Brandon Sanderson and why his work is dangerous and should be avoided. This is largely in response to a bunch of people I have seen recently sharing his work and suggesting his books as a good reading option during the recent social distancing. In short, Sanderson's work is inescapably marred by his Mormon false belie…
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The Dragon Prince, Magic and monsters, men and elves. A thrilling tale with a sobering look at dark powers and the misconception that the ends justify the means. For more episodes visit my website at www.polymathroundtable.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/messageSupport this podcast: https:…
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Coming from the Classic TV archive, Macguyver is a dearly remembered and treasured part of my childhood. Today we talk briefly about the original series and the new rebooted Macguyver on CBS. For more episodes find me on FB or go to my website www.polymathroundtable.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathr…
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