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Cylinder Radio

by William Reusch

This Educational podcast is focused on deep exploration of controversial topics. Hosted by William Reusch, a Los Angeles based educator, this show provides nuance and viewpoint diversity on current events and modern society as a catalyst for deeper conversations and critical thinking!— JOINT THE PATTERDOX ROUNDTABLE —*Coming Soon!— SUPPORT WILL'S WORK —Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/willreuschInstagram: https://instagram.com/willreuschWebsite: https://willreusch.comOnline Education: www.patterdox.com

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Episodes

  1. Do I Regret Voting for Donald Trump?

    As a reluctant, and first time Trump voter, do I now regret the decision?

  2. Why Business Guru Alex Hormozi Lost Faith

    Pastor Billy Calderwood, Christian Content Creator Mike Luso, and educator/ apologist Will Reusch dive into the explanation that business guru Alex Hormozi gave to why he stopped believing in Christian Faith.

  3. I DIDN'T LIKE CHARLIE KIRK, BUT IM SO SAD HE IS GONE!

    I VALUED Charlie, I respected him, and loved him as my brother in Jesus... But I didn't LIKE him- I thought he was arrogant, closed-minded, unnecessarily harsh, and disagreed with him on several issues. But now he is gone, and I lost an important sparring partner that I never got to meet. These…

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  4. My Thoughts On the Charlie Kirk Assasination

    This is from an Instagram Live I did about 3hrs after the news hit that he was killed.

  5. I Was On Jubilee Surrounded With Cenk Uygur and Just Asked Questions

    Jubilee is clearly designed as a breeding ground for conflict, but it has the capacity to act as a learning opportunity. I was asked to come on a recent episode entitled "One Populist Vs 20 Democrats & Republicans" (even though I am neither) and my approach was one of genuine curiosity to...

  6. A Discussion with NYC Shooter Shane Tamura's HS Football Coach

    Kort Huettinger coached the NYC shooter that blamed CTE brain injury as his motivation for the murder/suicide. In this podcast we discuss then reality of brain injuries, whether football is safe, and how to deal with gun violence as a society.

  7. Christian Curious Podcast: What is a Marriage to Christians?

    Pastor Billy Calderwood and social science educator Will Reusch discuss marriage and how to approach it from a Christian perspective. Does the government need to get involved? What is the purpose? What does the Bible say? Email [email protected] to submit questions you have!

  8. Christian Curious Podcast: Should We FEAR God?

    Pastor Billy Calderwood and apologist Will Reusch discuss the question of "fearing a loving God" If God is all good and all loving, why does the Bible talk so much about the fear of the Lord while also instructing us to not be afraid? We cover this and more in this episode. Email...

  9. Christian Curious Podcast: Where Does Morality Come From?

    Pastor Billy Calderwood and apologist Will Reusch discuss the question of "Where Does Morality Come From?" Do Chrsitians believe secular people don't have a moral compass? Are Chrsitians only acting moral to avoid a penalty in the afterlife? We cover this and more in this episode. Email...

  10. Christian Curious Podcast: Is Christianity Illogical?

    Pastor Billy Calderwood and social science educator Will Reusch discuss the common idea that Christianity is not based on reason, logic, or understanding. Email [email protected] to submit questions you have!

  11. Christian Curious Podcast: Do We Truly Have Free Will If God Has a Perfect Plan?

    In this 4th episode of this podcast series, Pastor Billy Calderwood and social science educator Will Reusch discuss this very challenging question and how to approach it from a Christian perspective. Do we truly have free will if God knows everything we will do? Email [email protected] to...

  12. Christian Curious Podcast: Why Would God Create (Flawed) Humans?

    In this Episode, Pastor Billy Calderwood and Educator Will Reusch discuss the question of "Why would God create Humans?" We are so flawed, but also there is so much beauty within humanity. Why create at all? Does this drive for creation exist in us as well & why?

  13. Christian Curious Podcast: Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?

    Pastor Billy Calderwood and social science edicator Will Reusch discuss this very challenging question and how to approach it from a Christian perspective.

  14. Christian Curious Podcast Introduction- Pastor Billy Calderwood & Educator Will Reusch

    This is the first podcast in a series within Cylinder Radio aimed at answering some of the questions that people have regarding faith. Join us as we address a different question each week! Submit your video question at [email protected]

  15. Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt Zach Maslany on 100 Men vs a Silverback Gorilla

    Professional fighter, lifelong martial artist, and black belt jiu jitsu coach Zach Maslany and Will Reusch dive into the nuance of this scenario. This debate has taken over the internet & that presents an opportunity for some conversation from various perspectives. It's a fun, silly conversation-...

  16. A buddhist Experiencing Hell & Coming to Christianity

    Pastor Steve Kang, in a drug-fueled low point of his life, attempted to take his own life, experienced Hell, then was revived and become a Christian pastor. This terrifying story is one to make you rethink the ideas of the afterlife. Follow Steve's work: www.allnationsjc.org - Revive The Nations...

  17. Memoir of An Interracial Family in Mississippi

    Dr. Adam Gussow is a man that has lived quite a life- from a street musician in Harlem to a professor at the the University of Mississippi. He wrote a book entitled My Family & I: A Mississippi Memoir that is one of the only books written about interracial marriage from the perspective of a white...

  18. Transgender Ideology and Mental Health with Social Worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger

    Pamela Garfield-Jaeger has spent her life in social work, predominately with youth. She feels that so much around the issue of trans is in direct conflict with everything we know about mental health. In this conversation, Pamela shares her position, answers Will's questions, and shares her new...

  19. Lowering The Standards of Education with Free Press Journalist Frannie Block

    School standards are dropping in all ways! Grade inflation, elimination of standardized tests, and even behavior... all in the name of racial equity. This is not the best approach and the Free Press's Frannie Block is working to expose the dangers! Keep up with her work: X:...

  20. WOULD YOU GET A CHIP IN YOUR BRAIN? AI, Neuralink, and a Technocratic Future

    We need to have better conversations around technology and how to best move forward. Topics covered include AI, Neuralink putting chips in brains, and the dangers of a more digital world.

  21. Uncomfortable Truths about Gender Identity Ideology with Travis Brown and Will Reusch

    Travis Brown is a visiting fellow at Danube Institute, the president of a non-profit, and an international filmmaker and commentator known for his thought-provoking docuseries 'The Woke Reformation.' His current project investigates the contentious topic of gender identity in the upcoming...

  22. Does Tulsi Have What it Takes to Run National Intelligence?

    In this episide Will breaks down the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard to the Head of National Security. In his efforts to challenge his own bias, Will shares what a friend in the CIA had to say while also addressing why he believes she is an important person to have as a leader for America.

  23. "I'M NO LONGER TRANS AFTER BEING SAVED BY JESUS" The Diego Arellan Story

    YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS STORY... Diego Arellan shares his heart-wrenching story. From losing his father at a young age to emigrating to America- never feeling "normal" and rather believed he was born in the wrong body and of the wrong gender. After surgeries and a transition to being a woman, he...

  24. Is it possible to simply "LIVE FOR A LIVING?!" Jamal Jivanjee on Cylinder Radio

    In this episode of Cylinder Radio, Will sits down with author and life coach Jamal Jivanjee to discuss a total rethinking of how we are "supposed" to live and spend our time here on Earth. We dive into a very unique interpretation of scripture that advocates that we can do a complete 180 in how…

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  25. A Nuanced Perspective on Elon Musk's "Nazi Salute" at the Donald Trump Inauguration

    In our polarized modern world, where certainty is in no short supply, everyone seems to know what this gesture meant at Donald Trump's inauguration. In this episode, Will breaks down the specifics to help you find a deeper understanding of the event. If you would like to be a part of the private...

  26. TRUMP IS BACK! Donald Trump's Inauguration and the Different Perspectives on His New Presidency

    With Donald Trump back, the country is very polarized- many are thrilled and optimistic and others are scared and filled with anxiety. In this episode, Will breaks down several elements to provide a wide view of everything to help you make sense of the moment in time. To learn more from Will…

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  27. Losing Everything in the Palisades Fire with Monique Lafia

    In this episode, Will has a conversation with interior designer and Pacific Palisades resident for more than two decades about her family's experience losing everything to the fire. What the experience was life, what was lost, and the silver lining of community coming together is covered in this...

  28. A Heterodox, Critical Thinking Analysis of the Los Angeles Fires

    In This episode, Will breaks down one of the most destructive and impactful natural disasters of recent memory has occurred in Los Angeles and everyone seems to have an explanation and there is plenty of blame to go around. Politics, policy, climate change, Insurance, and the best & worst of...

  29. Joe Rogan Wrestles with Faith

    In this episdoe, Will discusses how one of the most influential voices in modern culture was exposed to the Parabale of the Sower, about being exposed to the gospels of Jesus... then three days later is exposed to the gospels of Jesus. Regardless of where you stand on faith or religion, I urge…

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  30. I quit Food, Caffeine, and Nicotine for 100hrs!

    In this episdoe Will discusses his 100hr fast from everything but water for 4 days. The health benefits of fasting are covered as well as the mental and physical challenge.

  31. Critical Thinking Education for All Ages with Kathy Gibbens

    Kathy Gibbens has been a homeschool mom for many years and has now expanded her guidance to the podcast world as she promotes critical thinking to the masses. In her first 250 short episode season, she covered topics like logical fallacies, propaganda, statistics, apologetics, and more! The…

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  32. NJ DRONES: What Are They? Should We Be Concerned?

    In this episode Will covers the NJ (and other places) drone sightings and discusses topics like government transparency, possible threats, and how to earn trust back.

  33. Partisan Vigilantes & Victims- Daniel Penny, Jordan Kneely, Luigi Mangione, and Brian Thompson

    Two cases where individuals stepped in to kill someone they percieved as a threat to the weak & marginalized have divided America. When is taking justice into your own hands justified and when isn't it? How are these cases and individuals similar? What is being ignored and what is being...

  34. Hunter Biden: How His Pardon is Both the Norm AND Bad for All of Society!

    In this short podcast I break down the conundrum of how we simultaneously act in a way that provides extra resources to our own children while recognizing this is not how we want society to be run. I share a story of a former student and discuss Mark DeFriest as examples of the two-tiered justice...

  35. Heresy in Education: How a Great Teacher Was Forced Out of Public School

    In the chaotic post-George Floyd time in America, Fank McCormick, a widely recognized excellent teacher at a very low-income, high-risk school began to speak out when DEI, CRT, and other dangerous ideologies began being directly taught to his students. Teachers that were willing to publicly speak...

  36. Joe Rogan's Socratic Method has Led to His Success

    Joe Rogan's podcast applies several elements of what Socrates promoted including questions and dialectic. This has led to the Joe Rogan Experience being a hub for learning and we all can apply this to our own journey of knowledge and the search for truth.

  37. The Department of Education & School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

    With the new Trump administration discussing radical changes to the Department of Education, perhaps even eliminating the department completely, it is important to dive into why that would be a popular thing to push for. Corey DeAngelis has been the primary voice for school choice for many years...

  38. BEWARE OF ELON & TRUMP! Don't Get Blinded by Optimism

    With so much enthusiasm around Trump & his team of "Avengers", we must be careful not to hold double standards. Trump has a history of poor behavior and Elon Musk in undoubtedly self-serving.

  39. From IDW to MAGA: Did the Intellectual Dark Web Become Aligned with Trump?

    The Intellectual Dark Web- Eric & Bret Weinstein, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Sam Harris and more move to support MAGA? Who did & didn't and why! To join the Patterdox Roundtable: www.patterdox.com/roundtable

  40. Why the RED WAVE and Trump won the 2024 Election

    In this episode Will breaks down the 6 main reasons he believes the results were what they were. To be a part of Will's private discussion community visit www.patterdox.com/roundtable to support Will's efforts to promote critical thinking and viewpoint diversity in education visit:...

  41. Things I Considered When Making my Decision For The 2024 Election

    The 2024 presidential election has been ramped up by polarizing media and these are some things I considered when making my decision to vote

  42. My Thoughts on the 2024 Election

    In this episode Will breaks down the 2024 presidential election and shares why he chose to vote the way he did. Lots of thought-provoking angles are shared. To join the Patterdox Roundtable discussion community, click here: www.patterdox.com/roundtable

  43. Diddy Parties and the Powerfully Corrupt

    In this episode, Will discusses Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and the trends we are seeing with more clarity about the ultra-powerful people on scoety and the way they use their lack of societal guardrails.

  44. Movie Review of "Am I Racist", the Matt Walsh Documentary Comedy

    This is my nuanced take on the film that tackles the issues I have been discussing for years.

  45. Mindset in Education with Coach Kevin Voisin

    In this episode Will sits down with mindset and performance coach Kevin Voisin. They discuss the education system, the importance of knowing history, seeking viewpoint diversity, and how mindset matters! Patterdox: https://patterdox.com/ Coach Kevin: https://itscoachkevin.com/ Apogee Strong:...

  46. My Experience as an Independent Civics Teacher at the Republican National Convention

    I was a registered Democrat for the first 5 years of my voting life and an independent after that. I am very vocal against partisan divides and am always seeking truth & Unity. I was invited by the Utah GOP delegation to attend the convention and I learned a lot! This is my objective take on the...

  47. The Current State of US Politics (& My Podcast Rebrand!)

    Welcome to my first episode of my rebranded podcast - The Will Reusch Podcast! During this episode, I will talk about why I've decided to rebrand the podcast from Cylinder Radio to The Will Reusch Podcast and what my plans for Patterdox are. I also discuss the current discourse among Democrats...

  48. Classical Education with Conservative Educator Daniel Buck

    In this episode of Cylinder Radio, join host Will Reusch as he sits down with conservative educator Daniel Buck to delve into the pressing issues facing today's educational landscape. Together, they explore the merits of classical education and its enduring relevance in modern times. Daniel Buck...

  49. Fostering REAL Critical Thought In Education & Homeschool with Julie Bogart

    In episode #161 of Cylinder Radio, I sit down with Julie Bogart, an esteemed figure in homeschooling and education. Julie is the creator and owner of Brave Writer, an online writing program & language arts program with tons of activities for homeschool support. During our conversation, Julie…

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  50. Anarcho-Capitalism, Police Reform & Corrupted Power with Jason Bassler

    In this episode, I talk to Jason Bassler, the co-founder of The Free Thought Project as well as Police the Police. Jason has exposed numerous incidents of corruption from domestic and global government authorities and has been called "one of the most extensive recorders of law-enforcement...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This Educational podcast is focused on deep exploration of controversial topics. Hosted by William Reusch, a Los Angeles based educator, this show provides nuance and viewpoint diversity on current events and modern society as a catalyst for deeper conversations and critical thinking!— JOINT THE PATTERDOX ROUNDTABLE —*Coming Soon!— SUPPORT WILL'S WORK —Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/willreuschInstagram: https://instagram.com/willreuschWebsite: https://willreusch.comOnline Education: www.patterdox.com

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