End of a Species

Jeff from End of a Species sits down with Ari 4 Education and SocratesLastStudent to talk female protagonists in gaming -- why they keep outperforming their male counterparts, what the industry keeps getting wrong, and what that reveals about patriarchy, the male gaze, and game design.Games discussed: Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei, Assassin's Creed Shadows, The Last of Us, The Witcher 3, Silent Hill F, Hades, Life is Strange, Telltale's Walking Dead.End of a Species is moving: https://endofaspecies.com/supportCop the Debater's Reference Library today: https://tinyurl.com/eoasdebatesSupport Ari4education:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ari4educationBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ari4education.bsky.socialTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ari4educationSupport SocratesLastStudent:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@socrateslaststudentJeff:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/zeusnjeff.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeusnjeffYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing [email protected]

Just Jim and Monkeyboy sit down to take apart one of the oldest arguments in the resurrection debate: eyewitness testimony. The question isn’t whether first-century witnesses believed what they saw. The question is whether belief, on its own, counts for anything.We live in an era of HD cameras, digital forensics, and instant fact-checking, and people still get fooled daily. So what exactly are we supposed to make of testimony from people who had none of that? Sincerity isn’t a substitute for reliability, and conviction isn’t the same as evidence.If the best defense of the resurrection is “but they really believed it,” that defense has a problem.End of a Species is moving: https://endofaspecies.com/supportSupport Just Jim:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@__just_jim__Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__just_jim__YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@just_jimSupport Monkeyboy:Discord: https://discord.gg/9FTcBaRC2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darth_mbYouTube: https://youtube.com/@darth_mbJeff:https://www.instagram.com/zeusnjeffhttps://bsky.app/profile/zeusnjeff.bsky.socialYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing [email protected]

Some debate topics never seem to go away.“Black People Can’t Be Racist,” Old Faithful, is one of those conversations that keeps showing up across TikTok. It draws attention, brings people in, and gets repeated over and over again.In this discussion, Jeff from End of a Species and Super Solid use that topic as a starting point to look at something bigger: the current state of online debate.The real question is not just about the topic itself. It is about the quality of the conversation:Do participants share the same understanding of reality?Are people using consistent standards of logic and evidence?Is anyone actually learning, or just repeating positions?This is a breakdown of why so many debates feel like they go nowhere, and what needs to change if better conversations are the goal.Support the MissionIf you want more conversations built on clarity and reasoning:https://endofaspecies.com/support

What started as a simple McDonald’s CEO gaffe spiraled into one of the strangest corporate trends in recent memory. From exaggerated burger bites to fine dining executives weighing in on drive-thru food, CEOs everywhere suddenly felt the need to demonstrate basic human behavior.This episode breaks down the “CEO Burger Olympics,” the culture of rewarding the appearance of effort, and the uncomfortable reality that teams of professionals watched these videos and said, “Yes, this is it.”Support:End of a Species merch: https://endofaspecies.com/merchFollow:https://www.instagram.com/zeusnjeffhttps://bsky.app/profile/zeusnjeff.bsky.socialYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing [email protected]

Most post-apocalyptic stories assume the same thing: when society collapses, humans become violent strangers fighting over the last scraps of civilization.But what if that assumption is wrong?In this episode of End of a Species, Jeff and guests explore what we’re calling The Collapse Hypothesis: the idea that apocalypse fiction may misunderstand human nature. Inspired by recent episodes of Paradise, the conversation asks a deeper question:What actually happens to human behavior when the rules of society disappear?Along the way, the panel discusses disaster psychology, mutual aid, and the jobs that suddenly become powerful when civilization breaks down.⚠️ Spoiler note: Light discussion of Paradise Season 2.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts on how pop culture, race, and consumerism collide in today’s world!Support:4TP merch: https://4tpbysolid.comEnd of a Species merch: https://endofaspecies.com/merchFollow:Super Solid:https://www.instagram.com/4theproletariathttps://youtube.com/@supersolid.4tP?si=fDzrUViQDz2pF6QTJeff:https://www.instagram.com/zeusnjeffhttps://bsky.app/profile/zeusnjeff.bsky.socialShaun:https://www.instagram.com/watchmylegshttps://bsky.app/profile/watchmylegss.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCoT2LabnXZOfNhH4SmlZ-Lg

American politics has turned into bad theater. Outrage is scripted, accountability is a prop, and the only thing either side seems capable of is a dramatic monologue followed by… nothing. In this episode of End of a Species, Jeff, Shaun, and Solid ask the uncomfortable question: what does it mean when even fascism isn’t enough to spark real action?

From the NFL’s complicated relationship with activism to capitalism’s grip on the biggest sporting event of the year, the hosts explore how artists like Kendrick convey revolutionary messages on a mainstream stage. They also examine cultural appropriation, referencing historical phenomena such as “Negrophilia” and highlighting lingering racial inequities—often in humorous, candid ways. Throughout the episode, they grapple with how modern-day entertainment, racial politics, and consumerism intersect.

We can’t have nice things. Join Jeff, Super Solid, Shaun, and Adorna Lukes in this conversation that looks into pseudo intellectualism. Whether they are reinventing “math” or attempting to redesign the shape of our planet, you can always count on the Dunnings among us to Kruger their way into some wild takes!

Why are Black women’s voices so often dismissed, interrupted, or outright ignored? In this episode of End of a Species, Jeff and Super Solid invite Adorna Lukes and Shaun to dive deep into the systemic and cultural forces that contribute to the erasure of Black women’s voices in politics, media, and everyday life. Through the lens of intersectionality and with the start of Black History Month in the backdrop, we unpack the latest political controversy featuring Jasmine Crockett and examine how certain dishonest actors manipulate identity issues—like trans rights and civil rights—to stoke division while sidelining the real concerns of marginalized communities.

Jeff teams up with guest Kenzie for an engaging and thoughtful exploration of one of today’s most contentious issues: the pro-life versus pro-choice debate. Together, they dissect the core arguments on both sides, shedding light on the ethical, philosophical, and emotional dimensions of reproductive rights. From critiquing the “philbro” approach to discussing the human impact of these decisions, the conversation delves deep into societal narratives, exposing contradictions and exploring solutions. Whether you’re looking to challenge your views or simply understand the debate more deeply, this episode offers an insightful and balanced approach to an often-polarizing topic.

Dive into the multifaceted career of Tyler Perry in this thought-provoking episode of End of a Species. Join hosts Jeff, Super Solid, and Liv as they dissect Perry’s evolution as a director and writer, and explore its impact on the Black community. Super Solid brings a critical perspective to Perry’s work, while Liv delves into his background and the personal experiences that shape his narratives. Moderated by Jeff, this episode offers a balanced view that will engage, inform, and spark conversation among listeners. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of entertainment’s most polarizing figures!

In this episode of End of a Species, Jeff has a chat with Super Solid about Bulverism, a logical fallacy where someone decides to showcase their mind reading skills. We go over how this fallacy rears its ugly head in the debate world and what it says about the person that uses it.