Skip to content
Existential Stoic Podcast podcast artwork

PODCAST · education

Existential Stoic Podcast

by Danny & Randy

The Existential Stoic Podcast is a podcast where great friends Danny & Randy regularly discuss existentialism, stoicism, philosophy, and living the good life!

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Oct 16, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Why Everything Sucks

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for...

  2. How to Go with the Flow

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? Does it feel like you’re always trying to control everything? Do you get stressed, worried, or freaked out when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, Danny and...

  3. What is Meant to Be?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! “If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss...

  4. What's the Most Important Thing in Life?

    What matters most in your life? Do you have a sense of purpose? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is most important in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question...

  5. How to Find Peace in a Crazy World

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life.…

    more
  6. Trusting Your Own Judgment

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in…

    more
  7. Feelings are for Suckers

    Do you feel down, depressed, or uncomfortable? Does it seem like your feelings completely change how you perceive the world? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why feelings are for suckers. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in…

    more
  8. Re-evaluating Suffering & Stress

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How bad our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves...

  9. Is Suicide Ever Okay?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is suicide ever okay? What is the difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide? What is philosophical suicide? Danny and Randy explore the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help.…

    more
  10. The Importance of Being Yourself

    Are you worried about what other people think of you? Have you ever changed yourself to fit in? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so,...

  11. Do You Need to Go Faster?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube…

    more
  12. The Benefit of Waiting

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for...

  13. Embracing Your Mortality

    We all die. Are you afraid of dying? Do you embrace your own mortality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss embracing your mortality. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to:...

  14. Why is it so Hard to Measure Success?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Have you ever felt like a failure? Do you compare yourself to others? What does it mean to be successful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it is so hard to measure success. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks…

    more
  15. Creating a New Narrative

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube...

  16. Fear of Death

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death. Subscribe to ESP's…

    more
  17. Is Time Relative?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks…

    more
  18. Should You Chase Money?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you...

  19. Living in Day-Tight Compartments

    Are you stressed about the future? Are you still working through issues from your past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should live in day-tight compartments. We’d also like to thank Tal Gur for his amazing review of The Existential Stoic. You can check out Tal’s review here:...

  20. How to Not Suck at Life

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is life difficult? Do you struggle or lose a lot? Do you want to win more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not suck at life? Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a…

    more
  21. Facing and Accepting Death

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you afraid of dying? Do you ever think about your own demise? Do you avoid thinking about death? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss facing and accepting death. Listen now to hear what fears we have related to death…

    more
  22. Is There a Benefit to Hardcore Optimism?

    Are you an optimist? Is it better to be an optimist or a realist? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether there is a benefit to being a hardcore optimist. We’d also like to thank Tal Gur for his amazing review of The Existential Stoic. You can check out Tal’s review here:...

  23. Having a Better Attitude

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have a better attitude. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you…

    more
  24. Just For Today

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days. This episode references the...

  25. Why Nurture Trumps Nature

    To what extent are we determined by our upbringing? How much do our genes determine the person we become? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why nurture trumps nature. We’d also like to thank Tal Gur for his amazing review of The Existential Stoic. You can check out Tal’s review here:...

  26. Life is Short...Say No

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and…

    more
  27. Do Rules Even Matter?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does it seem like no one plays by the rules? Do you feel like everyone is out there just doing their own thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether rules even matter. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for...

  28. There's Always Something Else...

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! When you finish something, do you take time to appreciate your achievement? Do you have too much to do? Are you able to balance everything you want to do in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it seems like there’s...

  29. Either Way It's Going to be Fine

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you struggling with a decision that will set you down one of two possible paths? What if you choose wrong? Does it matter what decisions we make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why, in the end, either way it’s going...

  30. Living Intentionally

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now. Subscribe to…

    more
  31. The Importance of Simplicity

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want more? Does growth equal success? Are we making our lives overly complicated? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of simplicity. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have…

    more
  32. The Power of Now

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!...

  33. Is Life Harder Now Than It Was in the Past?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the past. Subscribe to ESP's…

    more
  34. Why is Communication so Hard?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find communicating with others difficult? Have you ever stressed about a conversation you knew that you needed to have? Why is it so hard to communicate effectively with others? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why...

  35. Why Stoicism?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Stoicism matters. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If...

  36. How to Deal with Pain

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you in pain? Do you suffer from chronic pain? Pain can cause suffering, frustration, and so much more... In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with pain. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for…

    more
  37. Happiness is NOT the Answer!

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for...

  38. On Depression

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you struggle with depression? Does everything seem pointless…meaningless? What can you do to help yourself get out of the depression fog? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss depression. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!...

  39. Preparing for Difficulties

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you prepare for challenges? What can you do to better prepare? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss preparing for difficulties. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want...

  40. Do Dreams Mean Anything?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you dream often? Do you remember your dreams? Do you know what, if anything, your dreams mean? Are dreams meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether dreams mean anything. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!...

  41. When Life is Challenging...

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What do you do when you have a bad day? Do you face challenges head-on, or do you bury your head in the sand? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss challenges they face and what to do when life is challenging. Subscribe to…

    more
  42. Overcoming an Existential Crisis

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you experiencing an existential crisis? You might feel lost, anxious, depressed, and/or hopeless. Danny and Randy discuss how to overcome an existential crisis. Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s article featured in this…

    more
  43. Depression & All or Nothing Thinking

    Are you feeling down or depressed? When you feel down, do you have a tendency to engage in all or nothing thinking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss depression and all or nothing thinking. In this episode, we refer to the books “Feeling Good” and “Feeling Great” by David D. Burns, M.D....

  44. Is Your Life's Work Meaningless?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and...

  45. Is Direction Important?

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you...

  46. Why Are Suicide Rates Higher Now?

    Why are suicide rates increasing? What about modern life might cause someone to lose hope? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why suicide rates are higher now. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone or call the hotline at 988 Subscribe to ESP's YouTube...

  47. Everyday Worries

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with. Subscribe to...

  48. Friendship in the Age of Distractions

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a...

  49. The Ethics of Capitalism

    Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your…

    more
  50. Being Honest with Oneself

    This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself. Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Existential Stoic Podcast is a podcast where great friends Danny & Randy regularly discuss existentialism, stoicism, philosophy, and living the good life!

HOSTED BY

Danny & Randy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Existential Stoic Podcast have?

Existential Stoic Podcast currently has 738 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Existential Stoic Podcast about?

The Existential Stoic Podcast is a podcast where great friends Danny & Randy regularly discuss existentialism, stoicism, philosophy, and living the good life!

How often does Existential Stoic Podcast release new episodes?

Existential Stoic Podcast releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 738 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.

Where can I listen to Existential Stoic Podcast?

You can listen to Existential Stoic Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Existential Stoic Podcast?

Existential Stoic Podcast is created and hosted by Danny & Randy.
URL copied to clipboard!