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Beyond the Cage is a weekly podcast that covers the UFC and anything mixed martial arts. Host Jim Gramm goes over all the happenings in the world of MMA & combat sports every Wednesday.
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Welcome to The Official D&T Podcast Page! Every month Co-Hosts Gavin Deriu & Jesse Tekin shoot everything in the Professional Wrestling, Sports, Entertainment World and beyond... Contact us via: Email: [email protected]
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Welcome to The Spinoza Triad. We are a group of seasoned educators who like to discuss philosophy, culture and any big ideas which interest us. These podcasts are aimed at anyone who enjoys philosophy. Please join us and share in our enthusiasm as we grope around in the great ideas of the world. We aim to be amusing, illuminating and on occasion, thought- provoking. Listen as we fail in the attempt. email: [email protected] https://anchor.fm/john-gibbs1/message https://www.facebook.com/gr ...
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Plato's Gorgias and the problem of persuasion.
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In this episode of The Spinoza Triad, Dr. Richard Miller, Dan Rowland, and John Gibbs discuss the philosophical underpinnings of Plato's dialogues, particularly focusing on the Socratic method, the art of rhetoric, and the moral implications of persuasion. The discussion explores how these themes relate to modern education, the concept of virtue, a…
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The Dark City: Gotham's Symbolism Decoding Society: The Role of Semiotics
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This conversation delves into the representation of Gotham City as a text, exploring its origins, meanings, and the semiotic analysis of its imagery. Dan, Richard, and John discuss the historical context of the term 'Gotham', its connections to urban design, and the dualities present in its narrative, particularly through the lens of Batman. They e…
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Searching for the sublime and the beauty problem.
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In this conversation, The Spinoza Triad John Gibbs& Dr. Richard Miller discuss the film 'The Uglies' and its implications on contemporary culture, beauty standards, and the influence of technology on identity. The discussion delves into themes such as transhumanism, the motif of the frontier in storytelling, and the philosophical debates surroundin…
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In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dan Rowland, Dr. Richard Miller, and John Gibbs discuss Existentialism and some of the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre. We explore how Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility and how the anguish of existence is a central theme in Sartre's work. We conclude that while freedom can be both empoweri…
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In this conversation, John, Dan and Rich discuss the life and trial of Socrates. They explore Plato's representation of Socrates and the accusations he faced, including corrupting youth and introducing alternative gods. They also touch on Socrates' belief in the existence of a personal spirit guide and his views on the nature of knowledge and truth…
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Techno Feudalism. What killed Capitalism?
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The conversation explores the central themes of Yanis Varoufakis' book 'Technofeudalism' and the impact of technology on capitalism. The discussion covers topics such as the shift in capitalism after the 2008 financial crisis, the role of behavior modification in the digital age, the control and manipulation of online identities, the rise of cloud …
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In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dr Richard Miller, John Gibbs, and Dan Rowland discuss the topic of fear. We start by reflecting on stoicism and later consider Satre, Hagel, Gramsci, Althusser, and Neil Postman.
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The philosophy of history and the lost past.
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In this episode Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs discuss how philosophy has grappled with the problem of defining history.
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In this episode the Spinoza Triad, Dr. Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs, discuss the philosophy of truth and the post truth world. We discuss how philosophy might help us understand the rise of populi, social media, conspiracy theories and the privatisation of truth. We also discuss the possibilities of UFOs.…
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Musician, MMA Coach and Dr of Philosphy. An interview with Dr Richard Miller
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Learning, schools, education, teaching, music, philosophy, mixed martial arts.In this episode, I interview my fellow Spinoza host Dr. Richard Miller. We discuss his journey from struggling at school to becoming a doctor of philosophy. His love of blues guitar and his career as an MMA coach.
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Artificial Intelligence and the problem of Consciousness.
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David Chalmers, The hard problem of consciousness, can AI ever be conscious? Will AI replace us? In this episode, Dan, Richard, and John discuss consciousness, intelligence, and AI. We discuss the Turing Test, the Chinese Room, and the future of AI.
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Thus Spake Zarathustra: The Jester and the Tightrope Walker
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In this episode Richard and John discuss the first part of Friedrich Nietzsche's most poetic book, Thus Spake Zarathustra and as usual, we ask, what does it say to us today?
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs and Dr. Richard Miller discuss their reading of Soren Kierkegaard's book Either, Or. Dan Rowland was unable to join us for this episode. Richard supplied the music.
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If you could have world peace would you want it. The Beauty Queen experiment
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In this episode, Dr. Richard Miller and John Gibbs discuss the concept of evil, free will, and the possibility of world peace. If you could release a virus into the world which would make all humans peaceful- what would you do?
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The continuity of the self. The Transporter Experiment
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What does it mean to be me? Am I the same person at all times and will I be the same person in the future? In the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs, Dr. Richard Miller, and Dan Rowland discuss the continuity of the self and Derek Parfit's famous 'Transporter Thought Experiment'.
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Psychopaths. The others we fear and seem to know.
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In this episode, Richard (Dr. Richard Miller) and I consider the appeal of the literature, films, and podcasts which focus on Psychopaths. We wonder what this might say about our world and if philosophy might help us to understand. We share some ideas in a discussion covering many themes including popular culture, Kantian ethics, the nature of evil…
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Nietzsche's Eternal Reoccurrence. Would you enjoy the repeat episode of your life?
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In this episode, Richard, Dan, and I discuss Nietzsche's famous thought experiment of eternal reoccurrence. Would you wish to live your life exactly as you have lived it, again and again for eternity? Would this be a curse or a blessing?
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Richard introduces Mark Fisher: Capitalist Realism
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This is an introduction to the work and ideas of Mark Fisher which we discuss in more detail in our podcast- Capitalist Realism: Can we think beyond capitalism?
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Capitalist Realism: Can we think beyond capitalism?
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In this episode, Richard introduces the Spinoza Triad to Mark Fisher's ideas and Capitalist Realism's ideas. Our discussion focuses on his and our experiences in education. We consider the state of British society, and the all-pervasive nature of capitalism and wonder if it is possible to imagine a different kind of world or would this be harder th…
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In this episode John and Richard discuss a text which was referred to in an earlier podcast. 'De Rerum Natura' - 'On the Nature of Things'. On of the most remarkable books ever written, On the Nature of Things' by the Roman author Lucretius was an influence on many of the greatest thinkers and artists in the last 2000 years. It was written in the f…
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Squid Game, Marx and the problem of us.
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In this episode Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs wonder if the hit Netflix series Squid Game is more than a Marxist critique of capitalism. We discover there is more to it and enjoy discussing the series.
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Climate, Pandemic and Capitalism. Is this the end of the world as we knew it?
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Why Do People Fight for Their Servitude as If It Were Their Salvation? Spinoza In this episode of the Spinoza Triad John Gibbs, Dr Richard Miller and Dan Rowland are joined by Dougie Booth. Dougie is teaching at Kings College London and researching his PhD in Politics. We discuss the republican conception of freedom and Dougie's research into the i…
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The World in 2022 or Why you should feed a cow as well as weigh it.
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In this episode the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs, Dan Rowland and Dr Richard Miller reflect on the experience of podcasting in 2021 and the themes which have emerged in our discussions. We wonder about the power of data, the media and the quest for meaning. How can we celebrate the sacred and profound in a world of carnival? We conclude that the creat…
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Plato's Theory of Forms and the Problem of Beauty
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In this episode we discuss Plato's theory of Forms and consider if it is helpful in understanding art and beauty today. The theory of Forms or theory of Ideas is a philosophical, concept, or world-view, that the physical world is not as real or true as timeless, absolute, unchangeable ideas of forms. How can this theory be useful in our post modern…
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad John Gibbs, Dan Rowland and Dr Richard Miller discuss the concept of freedom and how it might be enhanced of diminished by digital technology and social media. With reference to Thomas Hobbs, Rousseau, Marshall McLuhan and Zizek the discussion considers the meaning of freedom today. If you wish to suggest ideas …
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowlands and John Gibbs consider the ideas of Edward Said and how these might be applied to the Olympics in their modern form. While acknowledging our admiration for the extraordinary achievements fort the athletes we took a critical view and tried to understand this vast global event form…
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Hegel, the end of history and the rise of China.
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad, Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs discuss Hegel’s theory of history, the end of history and the rise of China. Does China represent an alternative to western liberalism or a dead end? Will the progress of human history end and will it end well or badly? These are some of the questions discussed. jfg…
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Social media and the problem of authenticity
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In this episode the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs, Dr Richard Miller and Dan Rowlands, discuss how the internet and social media may have contributed to the philosophical debates surrounding authenticity. In Hamlet, Polonius advises Laertes 'to thine own self be true'. It its possible to be true to yourself and true to others on social media. Do we hav…
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Classical Philosophy and the ethics of Consumerism.
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In this episode we set ourselves the task of trying to use the ethics of Aristotle, the Epicureans, Stoics and Cynics to understand how to live the good and virtuous life in a consumer society. The following conversation was the unscripted result. If you wish to leave a voice message, comment, question, correction or contribution we would be deligh…
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In the third episode of the Spinoza Triad John Gibbs, Richard Miller and Dan Rowland consider the film V for Vendetta. V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political action film based on the 1988 graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. The film is set in an alternative future where a neo-fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the United King…
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad, John Gibbs, Richard Miller and Dan Rowland consider conspiracy theories using the ideas of Carl Jung. In an age of unparalleled levels of education why do so many people believe theories which are so obviously absurd? Is it possible the concepts of the collective unconscious, cultural symbolism and architypes d…
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In this episode of the Spinoza Triad Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs consider Michel Foucault's concepts of power and discourse and wonder if they help to understand the Pandemic. Richard Miller supplies the steel guitar. “The first task of the doctor is ... political: the struggle against disease must begin with a war against bad govern…
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Garry Tonon vs Corminal ONE Championship: Iron Will interview
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Jim Gramm chats with BJJ black belt Garry 'The Lion Killer' Tonon on his MMA debut at ONE Championship: Iron Will on March 24, 2018 against Richard Corminal. Originally aired on 3-7-18 please subscribe!
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Get mad, get angry and lets talk about it! Bad drivers is the topic today and my good friend Mason joins me. We talk the elderly vs. the young, truck drivers and motorcyclists. A interesting in depth podcast we can all agree on. So get mad, get angry and Let's Talk About ItBy Gavin and Jesse
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Its back! Let's Talk About It: The Gavin Deriu Podcast is making a comeback, after a one and done episode, Gavin has decided to release some frustration he's been having over the last 12 months with varied singers. Get angry and get mad and Let's Talk About It!By Gavin and Jesse
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2016 is coming to an end and we thought; why not end it with a very big special guest! Today we have Music & World Wrestling All-Stars Promoter Andrew McManus joins us on the podcast! We talk everything from how he broke into the business of promoting, his time as the promoter of World Wrestling All-Stars and he shares some very exciting KISS news!…
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So with the crazy year that's about to blow over in a few short weeks, we figured we get another podcast in, and with 19 episodes done, 20 had to be something special. So special we went international. This week on the Podcast we sit down with Izzy, Alex and Derek from the Polish Pop-Punk band Cookie Break. We talk origins of the band, playing that…
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Today the voice of Riot City Wrestling and Wrestle Radio Australia joins the boys, Josh Armour is on the D&T Podcast in one of the most entertaining interviews we have ever done. We talk wrassling and we talk music, this was a fun one to do and should be a fun one to listen. Sit back, relax and crack open a cold one, The D&T Podcast has a new episo…
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They are literally shaking right now about President Trump...but not really, Gavin and Jesse open the podcast discussing the next 4 years of America under the leadership of Donald J. Trump, lets just say its gonna be UGE! And then manager/wrestler Andy/Freddie Gold makes an appearance for his podcast debut. They discuss his beginnings at PCW, movin…
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There back! Gavin and Jesse have returned to the airwaves after a short hiatus. Listen to them today discuss thoughts about the closing of Outback Championship Wrestling, hear Gavin rip into Education Minister Simon Birmingham for his recent comments based on the arts, after that is Jesse ripping into the media due to the terrible events that saw 4…
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Today on The D&T Podcast, You heard them discuss the Top 5's off all time, now hear Gavin and Jesse debate the players who should be in that list but are not even mentioned. Follow us on the following links: FB: www.facebook.com/The-DT-Podcast-793960704081939/. Jesse's Twitter: twitter.com/Jesse_Tekin. Gavin's Twitter: twitter.com/MrGavinDeriu. or …
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Today on The D&T Podcast, Jesse kicks off by talking about the WWE Live! Tour in Australia and his experiences when WWE was down under in Melbourne. Gavin & Jesse have also curated both their own Top 5 Lists including: All time great drummers, Bassists, Guitarists, Singers and also discuss bands to look out for in the future! Follow us on the follo…
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Today on The D&T Podcast. The much anticipated Second Part of our conversation with Bassem Abousaid. In this addition we talk about UFC 193, Punting on Sports, WRESTLEROCK and much more. We also discuss with Bass about his time with MCW, and an in depth look into what happened which lead him to his eventual departure. And we talk about the BAM! Wre…
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Today on The D&T Podcast! In a two-part podcast we have the #1 accidental Freddy Mercury impersonator in Melbourne, but when he's not being mistaken for Freddy he goes by Bassem Abousaid. Veteran Ring Announcer and the voice of OCW, as we sit down and discuss the hard hitting topics. We talk OCW Hardcore Fallout, early years in radio and MC work, h…
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Today Gavin and Jesse sit down mere moments after the 2016 WWE Draft, they discuss some of the top picks for the draft as they put there preferred brands over. We quickly discuss Jesse's triumphant win of race 1 in the LXG V8 Supercars series and Gavin drops the news that he's been working on a new solo EP. Ben's Guppies & Shrimp: FB: Click Here Be…
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In today's installment of the D&T Podcast, Gavin and Jesse sit down with there most controversial guest to date! A Current Affair have labeled him Australia's worst CyberBully...but that's a lie to scare the people, that's right we've gone from a BIG guest to a TALL guest, its CyberBully Superstar Lewis Spears on the podcast! We talk what made him …
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EPISODE 10! Yes we made it to 10! And a day after Tommy Dreamer's House Of Hardcore we sat down for a BIG episode, we wrote a BIG new intro and spoke to a BIG guest. Yes we spoke to the Outback Silverback Mark Silva! The son of legendary commentator Dennis Cometti, we talk about his humble beginnings, thoughts on the scene here, some workout tips a…
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In today's installment of the D&T Podcast, the boys sit down with local talent, Josh "The Axe" Shooter. They talk his humble beginnings, his time over in America, Japan and the UK. His thoughts on the local wrestling scene as well as a great Booker T promo out of nowhere. Follow us on the following links: FB: www.facebook.com/The-DT-Podcast-7939607…
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In todays instalment of the D&T Podcast, Gavin and Jesse sit down todiscuss some pranksters finally being caught out, they also talk the problemswith the public transport in Melbourne, they all shoot on the former wonderfulmusic streaming app Guvera and the unnecessary change that has made so manypeople delete the app. Follow us on the following li…
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On Episode 8 of the D&T Podcast, Gavin & Jesse sit down with the PayPer View Crew Julian Massa, Gianluca Massa and Tim Lawson to discuss WWEExtreme Rules! Follow us on the following links: FB: www.facebook.com/The-DT-Podcast-793960704081939/ Jesse's Twitter: twitter.com/Jesse_Tekin Gavin's Twitter: twitter.com/MrGavinDeriu or on Instagram with the …
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