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Philosophy All Along
by Philosophy All Along
Here we talk about stuff using deep thought and analysis to understand them. Comics, TV shows, Movies, and politics are all things we are going to explore and enjoy!
Episodes
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Why Dancing With the Stars Hurt So Much This Week 😢
SPOILERS! Guillermo Rodriguez's elimination from Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) hurts for reasons that go beyond dancing. Guillermo wasn't the best dancer, but he was someone we could all see ourselves in. He worked hard, made us laugh, and gave people across political and social divides something...
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The One Word that Save Peter Parker
***Spoilers*** In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Jean Grey does more than discover Peter Parker’s secret identity. She finds the last surviving trace of his private life, names him as Peter, and gives him the chance to exist as more than Spider-Man again. Peter has not simply been forgotten. The…
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Why Lobo Is the Key to Supergirl’s Ending
Why is Lobo the key to making sense of *Supergirl’s* ending? Ruthye gives mercy. Kara gives death. And Lobo without realizing it gives Kara the gift of an ethical witness. Major spoilers for Supergirl follow. In this seven-minute philosophical analysis, I argue that Ruthye, Kara, and Lobo form an...
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Why Obsession is so Terrifying!
Obsession is not just a horror movie about a cursed wish. It is a film about love, possession, masculinity, rejection, consent, and the terrifying fantasy of being loved “more than anyone else.” In this video, I break down why Curry Barker’s Obsession is one of the scariest horror films in years...
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I Was Wrong About Supergirl... but Not for the Reason You Think!
The comments on my @ScreenCrush appearance clocked me... and they were right. I defended *Supergirl* and encouraged people to support movies in theaters, but I ignored how expensive moviegoing has become. We cannot control ticket prices, but we can try to find something interesting, meaningful…
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How Political Is James Gunn’s Superman? | With ScreenCrush’s Colton Ogburn
Is James Gunn’s *Superman* a political film—and what happens when audiences find political meanings that a filmmaker may not have consciously intended? In this extended conversation, Nicolas Michaud of Philosophy All Along is joined by Colton Ogburn, producer, writer, editor, and on-screen host…
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Backrooms Explained: The 4D Horror of Therapy
DESCRIPTION: Backrooms is not just a horror movie about liminal spaces, endless rooms, and impossible architecture. It is a movie about therapy, trauma, and what it would mean to see a person from the inside out. In this video, I use basic 4D theory, mirrors, MRIs, blueprints, cross-sections, and...
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Understands Star Wars Better Than Its Critics
Critics may be looking for the next Andor, but The Mandalorian and Grogu succeeds by remembering another essential side of Star Wars: adventure, wonder, fun, and the joy of being swept into a galaxy far, far away. In this video, I argue that the film works because it welcomes younger viewers into...
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Why Maul: Shadow Lord Finally Justified Bringing Maul Back
Optimized Description What looked “cheesy” at first may have become one of Star Wars’ greatest long-term payoffs. In this episode of Philosophy All Along, I break down why Maul: Shadow Lord succeeds not just as a Star Wars story, but as a philosophical and political exploration of extremism,...
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Daredevil Season 2: The Hidden Meanings of the Grand Design
Daredevil Season 2 is doing far more than telling a superhero story. In this video, I break down the hidden meanings of the Grand Design and three major details many viewers may have missed: Vanessa’s connection to Rabbit in the Snowstorm, the symbolic importance of the pineapple juice, and the...
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Why the Finale of Stranger Things Was Perfect | The Ending Explained
Most reactions to the Stranger Things finale focus on what didn’t happen. This video focuses on what did, why it was necessary, and why it was BRILLIANT! *Spoilers Below!* In this video we discuss the biggest questions left and answers given by the final episode of Stranger Things... one that…
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Stranger Things Is Being Review Bombed: Here’s Why It Matters
There is an active review-bombing campaign targeting the latest episode of Stranger Things, titled “The Bridge.” This video explains what is happening, why it matters, and why honest voices need to speak up. This episode depicts an experience many teenagers genuinely live through, especially in…
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Stranger Things 5 Is Better Than You Think (But Not for the Reason You Expect)
The latest Stranger Things 5 drop has sparked intense debate. Some viewers are calling it rushed, overstuffed, or even a betrayal of what made the show great in the first place. Others feel disappointed by character choices, tonal shifts, or the absence of the kind of shock moments they expected....
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Stranger Things 5 Ending Explained Early: The 3 Clues Revealing Who Won’t Survive
In Stranger Things 5, a few questions seem to have obvious answers, but once you look more closely the picture becomes more complicated. The Duffers may be signaling something darker about the final fates of three major characters: Steve, Max, and Will. In this episode of Philosophy All Along, we...
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What You Missed in Wicked: For Good!
Wicked: For Good is packed with hidden clues, small visual nods, and deeper meanings that even longtime fans may have missed. In this video, we break down twenty of the most surprising details, from the unexpected weight of lines like “No one mourns the Wicked” before Elphaba and Fiyero’s night...
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Wicked for Good: The FIVE Best Things!
Wicked: For Good arrives with more depth, detail, and heart than anyone expected. In this video, I break down the Five Best Things the film gets absolutely right. From its brilliant and unexpected use of mirrors...a visual language that reshapes how we understand Glinda, Elphaba, and the nature…
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The 6 Best Things About Superman 2025!
#Superman2025 #Superman #MovieReview 🎥 Superman (2025) is here — and it’s the film that might just revive not only the DC Universe, but the entire superhero genre. Is it perfect? No. But there are six things that truly make this movie worth celebrating. I’m breaking them all down, with full...
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Should Nani Have Tried Harder to Keep Lilo?
#LiloAndStitch2025 #Nani #IndigenousRights The live-action Lilo & Stitch remake has sparked serious questions—and one of the most painful is: Did Nani give up on Lilo too easily? In this episode of Philosophy All Along, we unpack the social, emotional, and political layers of Nani's choice. Was…
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Pet Insurance SCAM? New “Coverage” Trick from Nationwide
Nationwide Pet Insurance just changed my cat’s coverage—and it could affect you too. It’s bad news, especially if your cat or dog has been seriously ill. #PetInsuranceScam #NationwideInsurance #VetBills My cat survived cancer 🐱💪—but now Nationwide is replacing total illness coverage with a...
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Ohana Is Not Enough: Lilo & Stitch’s (2025) Hidden Message
#LiloAndStitch2025 #PhilosophyTube #Ohana In this video, I take a deep dive into the Lilo & Stich 2025 live-actionremake and argue that it doesn’t just rehash the original—it revises its core message, and for the better. The original film taught us that ohana means family, and family means nobody...
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What Andor Got Horribly Wrong – A Philosopher’s Critique
#Andor #StarWars #PhilosophyTube Everyone’s praising Andor—and for good reason. It’s well-written, well-acted, and deeply emotional. But here at Philosophy All Along, I want to dig deeper. As a professional philosopher, I believe the things we love most deserve the most honest critique. In this...
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Andor’s Five Most BRILLIANT Things And the One that Almost Ruined Star Wars!
#Andor #AndorSeason2 #StarWarsAnalysis Andor Season 2 delivers a profound exploration of rebellion, sacrifice, and the human condition within the Star Wars universe. As a professional philosopher, I delve into the five most intellectually compelling aspects of the series—and highlight one…
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Thunderbolts: The MCU’s Deepest Cut—and the End of the Avengers?
#Thunderbolts #MCUAnalysis #Avengers What if Thunderbolts is the most subversive MCU film yet? In this episode of Philosophy All Along, we explore the deep philosophical heart of Marvel’s Thunderbolts — and how it quietly dismantles the core belief of the Avengers: that to be a hero means to...
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Did a Pope Get Pregnant? No—But there are More Scandalous Truths
#Conclave #Pope #PopeScandals Did a pope get pregnant? Nope. But one did sell the papacy. Another resigned and got imprisoned for it. And one pope allegedly died while having an affair! With a new conclave underway, it's the perfect time to ask: how has papal power actually been used? In this...
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Obi‑Wan vs Vader REMASTERED: My Secret Star Wars Guilty Pleasure (Scene 38 Re‑imagined)
Ever find yourself a little disappointed during A New Hope’s original lightsaber duel because it feels… a little tame after Revenge of the Sith? 🫣 Same—so here’s my shame: every re‑watch, I pause the movie, cue up FXitinPost’s “Scene 38 Re‑imagined”, then jump back in once Obi‑Wan’s heroic end...
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5 Reasons Thunderbolts Is Marvel’s Smartest Movie Yet
The MCU just got a jolt of raw lightning. In this deep‑dive we unpack every mind‑blowing layer of Marvel’s Thunderbolts—from that name‑twist nobody predicted to the existential terror of Sentry and the Void. Why is Valentina scarier than Thanos? How does a hug beat a super‑punch? And what does it...
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Revenge of the Sith: Luke’s Retreat Foreshadowed by Yoda’s Failure!
#starwars #RevengeOfTheSith #TheLastJedi Ever wondered why Luke Skywalker—galaxy-saving optimist—would walk away from the fight in The Last Jedi? In this episode of Philosophy All Along, I show how Revenge of the Sith quietly predicts Luke’s exile decades before it happens. From Yoda’s “Do or…
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Why You Should Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race
#rupaulsdragrace #rupauldragrace #lgbt #lgbtqia #dragrace #dragqueen #philosophy #politics #tvshow #startrek RuPaul's Drag Race does something that almost no other media does. It is deeply willing to grow and change. The show reminds us to be our best selves, even in competition, and is in stark...
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Is Wilson Fisk... Donald Trump???
#daredevil #daredevilbornagain #trump #kingpin #Wilsonfisk #politics #thepunisher #punisher #marvel #mcu #comics There seem to be a lot of similarities between Donald Trump and Wilson Fisk... but does it matter? And is it fair?
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The Five Deepest Cuts in Daredevil: Born Again #easteregg
#Daredevil #eastereggs #daredevilbornagain #thepunisher #Punisher #MARVEL #Comics There are some really deep and symbolic easter eggs in Daredevil: Born Again. My favorite ones cut especially deep!
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Daredevil Born Again: The Episode that Changed EVERYTHING
#daredevilbornagain #daredevil #marvel #mcu #kingpin #comicbook #mattmurdock #marvelcomics #superhero Isle of Joy has radically changed Daredevil's future... it literally turns what we believed to be the case upside down. Join me in looking of the details of this episode that reshape the future…
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Comparing Trump vs Kingpin: Same Monster, Different Man?
#trump #daredevilbornagain #daredevil #kingpin #politics #Marvel #liberal Donald Trump and Wilson Fisk seem to have a lot in common... especially in Daredevil: Born Again. Are those similarities intentional? What do they say about politics... and us?
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Is a Minecraft Movie Worth it?
#minecraft #aminecraftmovie #jackblack #moviereview #movieanalysis Does the new Minecraft Movie do what it claims to? And does it give us anything to think about?
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Analyzing Muse: What was His Secret Plan in Daredevil Born Again?
Muse was part of Daredevil all too briefly! He was an underused, but deep, character. Deeper than we might realize... Let's look at the artworks and the ideas that reveal what his real plan was and how horrific it could have been! Special thanks to @ryanarey from @ScreenCrush for the idea that...
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What We Missed About Kingpin in Daredevil Born Again
Just a fun little observation about Wilson Fisk in a recent episode of Daredevil Born Again that helps explain his actions! #daredevil #daredevilbornagain #fisk #wilsonfisk #marvel #marvelstudios #kingpin #comics #easteregg #eastereggs
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Is the Punisher MAGA?
Many people in the MAGA-verse take ownership of the Punisher. They put his logo on vehicles and firearms. But does Frank Castle really represent and support their kind of violence? Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple…
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Daredevil: Born Again isn’t Just Good... It’s APOCALYPTIC
Just the title of the first episode of Daredevil: Born Again reveals what this show is about to do. And it is world ending! Let's discuss the references and allusions that the Biblical reference of "Heaven's Half Hour" reveals about the show! Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky...
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Who Will be the New Avengers?
So we know SOME of the roster for the New Avengers team... but who else will be a member for Avengers Doomsday??? And who will make it to the end!? Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts Philosophy All Along #avengers...
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The Secret Hero of Captain America: Brave New World
We all know that Sam Wilson is a hero... he has proved it over and over again. But in Captain America Brave New World another character claims to be a hero too... is it true? Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts...
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The New Captain America’s BIGGEST Mystery!
Captain America Brave New World was a great film... but it left one key question unanswered. The movie left hints though... as to how we can solve the biggest question for ourselves! Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple...
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Is Love is Blind Real?
The host and creator of Love is Blind insist that it is real. It is the real lives of the cast that we see unfold? But there is also so much... drama. It all seems like so much fantasy and made for TV moments. Can both be true? Is it fantasy AND reality? And a special Valentine's "I Love you!" To...
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Sam Will Be A Better Captain America Than Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers is awesome! But there are good reasons to think that Sam Wilson will be an even better Captain America in the upcoming new film! Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts Philosophy All Along
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Was The Fantastic 4 Trailer Disappointing?
There are a lot of good things to say about the new Fantastic Four Trailer... and some bad too. What can we expect from one of the biggest MCU outings ever??? Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts Philosophy All Along
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Is Daredevil Disabled?
Daredevil is awesome, and it is also awesome that we have a superhero who helps represent for the community of disability and different abilities... but is he really a good candidate for representing for those communities? Does he really have anything in common with people with differabilities?...
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Skeleton Crew is the BEST Star Wars Show Yet
Have you heard of Skeleton Crew? You might not have... but you should! What makes it special and maybe better than the rest? #StarWars #skeletoncrew #tvshowreview Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts Philosophy All...
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Does Superman Bleed? James Gunn’s Human Superman
The trailer for Superman begins with our hero vulnerable and broken? Has Superman gone weak? What does it mean for our invulnerable hero? Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social YouTube @PhilosophyAllAlong Apple Podcasts Philosophy All Along #superman #dc #dceu...
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The Most POWERFUL Musical Moment of Wicked
The film Wicked does something truly brilliant in the score... in fact it does a few things. The most powerful moments of the film are connected by just ONE measure of music... and you will never guess which tune it is! Follow Me On: Twitter @PhilAllAlong Bluesky @PhilosophyAllAlong.bsky.social...
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