Tell your relatives! For episode 19, we bring on special guest Uncle Rick (Staropoli), who walks us through the weird wild ethical quagmire of direct-to-consumer genetic tests.
Intro track: "Ancestors" by Miko Marks and the Resurrectors
Outro track: "Who Am I?" by Country Joe and the Fish
27 Oct 2021
Year One in Review
After the first year of our podcast, we decided it was time to take a pause out of our regularly scheduled program for some reflection on the topics we've covered so far. We're grateful to everyone who has followed along with us on the way!
Intro and outro track: "Ten Thousand Words" by the Avett Brothers
1 Oct 2021
Episode 16: The Making of the Impossible
We don't recommend listening to this episode hungry. For our 16th recording, we take a bite out of the burgeoning plant-based burger industry.
Intro track: "Animal" by Miike Snow
Interlude track: "The Hamburger Song" by James Cunningham
Outro track: "Vegetables" by The Beach Boys
6 Aug 2021
Episode 15: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
For episode 15, Jonah looks at the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis and asks us each to consider: when is hardship helpful?
Intro track: "Survivor" by Destiny's Child
Transition track: "Harder Better Faster Stronger" by Daft Punk
Outro track: "Fuel Up" by Stornoway
23 Jul 2021
Episode 14: After the Flood
For episode 14, Kateri researches the myth of the "100-year flood" - and then, naturally, the all-too-real reality of imminent climate crisis.
Intro track: "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" by The Staple Singers
Outro track: "All Eyes on Me" by Bo Burnham
16 Jun 2021
Episode 13: Embracing the Wide Sky
For episode 13, Jonah discusses the poetic and powerful life of Daniel Tammet, an austic savant and synesthete. Check out more of Daniel's work here: http://danieltammet.net/.
Intro track: "Mr Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
Outro track: "Colors" by Black Pumas
25 May 2021
Episode 12: Sound Asleep
What's your circadian rhythm like? In episode 12, Kateri talks about the history of sleeping and the current challenges we face as a chronically sleep-deprived society.
Intro track: "Gotta Get Up" by Harry Nilsson
Outro track: "Go to Sleep" by the Avett Brothers
13 Apr 2021
Episode 11: Looking And Leaping
How do we know what decision is best for us? In episode 11, Jonah takes us on a mystical, mathematical journey through the theory (and application) of optimal stopping.
Intro track: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by The Clash
Outro track: "Bad Decisions" by The Strokes
25 Mar 2021
Episode 10: The Rights of a River
In episode 10, Kateri explores the global rights of nature movement, following the lead of Christopher Stone's 1972 paper, asking, "Should trees have standing?"
Read the original article here: https://iseethics.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/stone-christopher-d-should-trees-have-standing.p
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And check out the timeline we mention here: https://celdf.org/advancing-community-rights/rights-of-nature/rights-nature-timeline/
Intro track: "Sunflower River Blues" by John Fahey
Outro track: "Morning Has Broken" by Yusuf/Cat Stevens
3 Mar 2021
Episode 9: What Are The Odds?
After a brief hiatus, we're back for season 2!
Have any weird dreams in the interim? In episode 9, Jonah talks coincidences, and the meaning we make (or don't) of their occurrence.
Intro track: "Odds Are" by Barenaked Ladies
Outro track: "Eclipse" by Pink Floyd
18 Dec 2020
Episode 8: The Catholic Worker
Episode 8 marks the final installment of season 1's explorations. Kateri takes it close to home for a look at the ethics and history of the Catholic Worker movement.
Intro track: "Our Life is More than Our Work" by Charlie King
Outro track: "Come Thou Found of Every Blessing" by Sufjan Stevens
4 Dec 2020
Episode 7: Cold Water
Grab your swim trunks, folks. In episode 7, Jonah takes us into the wild and wonderful world of cold water immersion.
Intro track: Water by Ra Ra Riot and Rostam
Outro track: The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright III
17 Nov 2020
Episode 6: (Eastman) Kodak moment
"You press the button, we do the rest." In episode 6, Kateri gives us a snapshot of Eastman Kodak's notorious rise, fall, and lasting legacy.
Note: For more on Kodak's racist hiring practices, and the grassroots organizing that fought it, you can check out this brief read from the Southwest Tribune. https://southwesttribune.com/news/fight-eastman-kodak/
Intro track: "Kodachrome" by Paul Simon
Outro track: "Cameras" by Matt and Kim
29 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Time Flies
What is the thing all things devours? In episode 5, Kateri interviews Jonah on the ever-elusive yet all-encompassing concept of time.
Intro and outro track: "Laundry Room" by the Avett Brothers.
16 Oct 2020
Episode 4: Samhain and the Origins of Halloween
Ever wonder why the heck we carve out pumpkins every fall? In episode 4, Jonah interviews Kateri on the origins of this night when the veil grows thin.
Intro and outro tracks from Cartoon Network's mini-series "Over the Garden Wall" (which we can't recommend highly enough).
2 Oct 2020
Episode 3: Hazards Of Hybrid
In episode 3, Jonah takes us on a field trip to high school. We discuss the shitshow that is the 2020 school year -- and specifically the effects of classroom video recording.
Intro track: "Zoom" theme song
Outro track: "I'll Be Watching You" by The Police
24 Sept 2020
Episode 2: The Late Great American Lawn
Get out your pruning shears, folks. For episode 2, Jonah interviews Kateri on America's most-grown crop.
Intro track: "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire
Outro track: "Wildflowers" by Trampled by Turtles
10 Sept 2020
Episode 1: Fantastic Sports and Where to Find Them
In our first episode, Kateri interviews Jonah on the phenomenon and ethics of fantasy sports.
Warning: Episode includes shameless plugs for the Buffalo Bills. Twinvestigation has not yet made an official endorsement.
Note: We're still nailing down sound quality techniques! Thanks for your patience with the process.
Intro and outro track: "Tangerine" by Glass Animals
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