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Audio Pong

by Zach W. & Mark P.

We live in a world of opinions. Listen to the thoughts and views of Zach Wiegand and Mark Petkov. As they discuss, argue and contemplate the philosophy of modern life.Audio Pong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/[email protected]

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Episodes

  1. It's Sam Cheng! (Chi Sin) - AP:75

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  2. Chris Dizio from Cult Film Companion, Pt.1 - AP:74

    We sit down and talk with Chris Dizio from Cult Film Companion.

  3. Book Talk: Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne - AP:73

    "S.C. Gwynne is the author of Hymns of the Republic and the New York Times bestsellers Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award."

  4. Mid-West Surfers Speaking Japanese - AP:72

    Understanding a little more about life.

  5. Male Therapy - AP:71

    Do men make podcasts and women start OnlyFans to cope with modern life?

  6. The Storyteller - AP:69

    Zach and I sit down with Nave and Phillip from the "Gaming Together: A Cooperative Podcast." We discuss the great storytelling of video games. How it can be moving, terrifying and philosophical. What do you think? Join the conversation on Twitter or in the comments....

  7. Two Brothers Drinking Two Brothers - AP:68

    A trip into the mind with good coffee.

  8. Story by Art - AP:67

    A picture is worth a thousand words but we still try to say as much as we can about it. The imagination let loose can generate some of the most fantastical stories. Many born from only an image. See what we come up with and share with us you're own brain droppings. Patreon:...

  9. Garret "SafteySteve" Pray of The Bard's Archive - AP:66

    This week we spoke with Garret Pray. A filmmaker from Maine and the host of the show "The Bard's Archive" on YouTube. Garret is a film historian as well. His interviews with professionals from all walks of life are inriguing and interesting. Make sure you check out The Bard's Archive after you...

  10. Pilot Pete - AP:65

    This week our guest was Peter Brown! Or Pilot Pete as we like to call him. Pete was a pilot for the United States Navy and American Airlines. He flew planes for over 40 years! Safely bringing people all over the world. This is our longest episode to date and it's only just a glimpse into the...

  11. The Dark Side of the Spoon - AP:64

    Something strange is going on. Something is wrong. We all have a darker half. Are we willing to admit it? See what we were willing to admit in this episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200&fan_landing=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudioPong Tik Tok: @audiopong Redcircle:...

  12. Respect Able - AP:63

    Do you respect your elders? Do you have a general respect for strangers? How important is something as simple as respect? Do you get enough R E S P E C T? Find out what it means to... us. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200&fan_landing=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudioPong Tik...

  13. Identity Movie - AP:62

    Are identity politics ruining modern storytelling or making it better? Join on us on social media and tell us what you think! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200&fan_landing=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudioPong Tik Tok: @audiopong Redcircle:...

  14. Children's Shows - AP:61

    What was your favorite children's shows growing up? How do these shows effect our development as people? The truth might surprise you. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200&fan_landing=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudioPong Tik Tok: @audiopong Redcircle:...

  15. A Menu of Opinions with Jason from Public Access America - AP:60

    We had the wonderful honor of talking with Jason the host of "Public Access America: We Are A Podcast That Advocates". https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PAA is a podcast that focuses on the headlines and the events of what is happening now. They blend a great array of opinions and guests....

  16. Thoughts On Gaming - AP:59

    Why is gaming and play so important? Nearly every imaginative moment leads to some form of game. Even life itself is often referred to as the game of life. What are the benefits and the negatives of games? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200&fan_landing=true Twitter:...

  17. Frankenstein's Monster of Technological Autonomy - AP:58

    Is there an inherent rejection toward technology? Do you ever feel it has invaded too much of your life? At what point are we more cellphone and less human? Should there be a limit to our advancements? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=547652... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudioPong Tik…

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  18. A Shot of Myth! Before the Before and More - AP:57

    Zach gives us the history of the Norse creation myth. It's metal, magic arm hair and goats! Check out the links below to find out more about Audio Pong and how you can support the show. Be sure to also stop on by Billy Gray music and give a listen to his other rocking tunes. Thanks and have a…

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  19. The Great Reset with Nave - AP:56

    Zach and Marko talk about the Great Reset. A plan being executed by the World Economic Forum to literally change civilization. Seems a worthy topic, no? We're joined by our special guest Nave. From the Gaming Together podcast. With a big thank you to Billy Gray for allowing us to use his awesome...

  20. Whoa-man! - AP:55

    Zach and Marko discuss transgender activism, gender fluidity, gender affirmation therapy and the documentary "What Is A Woman" by Matt Walsh. Follow Audio Pong on Twitter for updates and direct contact with the hosts. https://twitter.com/AudioPong

  21. Charisma and "Cues" - AP:54

    "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication" is a book by Vanessa Van Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is a proclaimed behavioral investigator. In her book she covers the ins and outs of social interaction. How we humans articulate our social interactions with this knowledge. As well as…

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  22. Interview with Dave Gordon - AP:53

    We had the remarkable luck of sitting down with actor Dave Gordon. Dave is best known perhaps for his roles in the cast of Medieval Times: Dinner & Tournament. Want to watch the video? Do that now for free on the Audio Pong YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBCo7mAkW4&t=2897s

  23. Perceptions of Reality - AP:52

    Can we escape the cave? The echo chambers of our thoughts. Do we want to? What do our perceptions tell us about who we are or what we can do. Fear and wonder are powerful concepts. Thank you to Music by ZakharValaha

  24. Questions - AP:51

    How well do we really know the people we care about?

  25. Monotasking the Multitasker - AP:50

    Productivity comes at a price. Giving up focus to manage responsibility is praised. The ability to multitask is a hirable attribute but is it really useful? In an effort to be good at many skills we lose being excellent in few or even just one. The 'samurai brain' becomes lost in a sea of...

  26. Bottoms Up - AP:49

    A rousing cheer for those who boast Their heart - their love - their fear. And while we few are apt from most Let no regrets command our tears. For nothing given from this bar Is stronger than this creed and hence. The sweetest victories often are, In equal measure with their absence. Lose more...

  27. A Lectern For Leadership - AP:48

    Leadership. What does that mean to you? To many this word means authority. The one in charge. The boss. Leaders are expected to demand the right solutions. To provide the best outcomes. To fight the greatest threats. We cheer and sometimes beg for good leaders. Believing it is the stagnancy of...

  28. Mass Producing You - AP:47

    Shoshana Zuboff is a Harvard professor and author. She wrote the book The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. No, she's not our guest on the show (not yet). In this episode we tackle the discoveries Shoshana and other scholars have brought to light. We contemplate the loss of personal privacy in the...

  29. The Drug Users Bubble? - AP:46

    Zach and Mark discuss The Drug Users Bible. A book by Dominic Milton Trott. The right medicine is the right choice but what makes the cut? Which substances are truly harmful and which provide untold health benefits? One man faced it all for science and the merits of discovery.

  30. No False Metal - AP:45

    Bang your ****ing head! Zach and I reign in Edward Maciejczyk. Formerly of the metal band Samaveda. We talk about great shows, crazy nights and our love for the greatest sound in the universe.

  31. Cancel This! - AP:44

    A passionate debate about separating the quote from the author. The joke from the comedian. The art from the artist. How is the ostracism we cast onto others useful? Is it appropriate? Should everyone answer for everything they've ever said or done in the information age? We cover that and more....

  32. Rude Politeness - AP:43

    All around the world same wrong? From coast to coast and boast to roast we talk about the differences of what is rude or polite in many cultures. Do you like giving a thumbs up to your buddy? Don't do it Iran! How about enjoying a slice of pizza on a Japanese street? Only if you want it slapped…

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  33. The Value of Human Life - AP:42

    Friend and streamer Alec Lukie joins the show. Where we venture to understand the value of human life. Racism, corruption, tyranny and dragon cannons. What are you worth? What are we worth?

  34. Happy Birthday Halloween - AP:41

    What's Halloween without a scary story to tell? Imagine a toasty campfire and join us while we talk about Halloween. Our favorite stories, our favorite costumes - our favorite holiday! All the good and spooky things that make us want to go bump in the night. You know what I mean.

  35. The Unethical Spectacle - AP:40

    What sort of unspeakable things have humans done to other humans? History is full of victims without a voice. Zach and I challenge each other with the morality of unethical experiments.

  36. Laws of Attraction - AP:39

    What are the elements of attraction? Why do we desire what we desire? There are common factors to attractiveness and confusing ones as well. The game, as they say, is something of a mystery.

  37. Brand Beholden - AP:38

    The psychology of branding is in fact a deep science. One that we are all manipulated by. For good or for ill? We discuss it and try to understand the colors of what make us consume.

  38. The Infomorphs - AP:37

    UFOs, UAPs, Aliens and government technology! What do you believe? Some of it is more convincing than you might think.

  39. Not Adventure Time - AP:36

    Cartoons are not always funny. Sometimes they're meaningful and psychological. What do we remember most?

  40. Of Mice and Mars - AP:35

    We talk with friend and co-worker Cyrus Johnson. He's a metal worker, a musician and a knight!

  41. Hatred Square - AP:34

    In this episode we discuss our hatreds! Maybe some are just extreme annoyances. You be the judge.

  42. Non-trivial Trivia - AP:33

    Bet you don't know why stop lights are green. Or why the Sun is green. Bet you're green. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200

  43. Pay 2 Win - AP:32

    You wouldn't leave your child alone in a casino so why is it ok with gaming on their phone? Loot boxes, micro-transactions and the mob? We try to understand it all and discuss what is and isn't moral about spending money on what is gambling to children. Is all gaming becoming a slot machine?

  44. Podcast Review - AP:31

    Mark and I review podcasts and compare them to our own. We try to discover what makes a podcast great. Audio Pong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54765200

  45. Bjorn To Be Wild - AP:30

    We talk a bit about YouTuber Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen. While we try to get our opinions straight about what Bjorn, and we, have to say about personal security and big brother.

  46. Interesting People - AP:29

    Who are the heroes that enlightened us. Who are the people that have taught us.

  47. The Church of Media - AP:28

    Free speech, racism and marketing. Is the message unity or separation?

  48. Snakes or Science - AP:27

    Snake oil versus science: Is holistic healing real medicine? Should everything be 'cured' with a pill?

  49. Riff Reviews - AP:26

    Reviewing the reviews - are they helpful? Can Zach tell the difference between an exploding green dust machine and a bedsheet?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We live in a world of opinions. Listen to the thoughts and views of Zach Wiegand and Mark Petkov. As they discuss, argue and contemplate the philosophy of modern life.Audio Pong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/[email protected]

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Zach W. & Mark P.

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