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Spilt Milk
by Sage McBee
Here at Spilt Milk, we strive to learn just as much as we teach. Each episode, listen to us– hosts Sage McBee and Jeanne DeMeo– discuss topics that fascinate us and interview interesting people who are knowledgeable in those fields. From movies to world records to mysterious weather phenomena, it's time to Spill the Milk about the world's wonders!Listen to our older episodes (1-5) here: https://jeannedmail.wixsite.com/spiltmilk
Episodes
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Sage Stories - Distrust, Disobedience, and Domination
In recent days, Americans have become increasingly distrustful of our fundamental institutions. Many have continued to resist and repudiate shutdown orders, and countless people now believe that the 2020 election was an outright fraud. Why is this happening? What can we do to stop it? And how…
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Sage Stories – Authoritarianism in America?
According to political psychologist Karen Stenner, a subset of the population possesses latent authoritarian tendencies which can be triggered by the perception of a profound physical threat. As social psychologist Jonathan Heidt put it, "it's as if a button is pushed that says in case of moral...
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Halloween Creepypastas!
Happy halloween everyone! We're back from hiatus to celebrate the spookiest night of the year by reading and reacting to some of the best– and worst– that creepypasta has to offer. Settle in and listen to these horrible, sorry HORRIBLY SCARY, tales of the night, all narrated by yours truly.
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Three Pillars of Authoritarian Isolation (bonus content)
A brief conversation between Katniss Everdeen (from The Hunger Games) and Winston Smith (from George Orwell's 1984) about why some authoritarian regimes stay in power, while others are overthrown. What spurs organized opposition? What causes this rebellion to ultimately fail? And what can prevent...
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Tinder, the Devil's Nest
On this saucy episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and I are joined by romance connoisseur Anabelle Huffman to talk dating profiles, Tinder trends, and the beautiful filth that comprises online lust and love. Can you make money off of Tinder? Do dating apps break or reinforce the gender norms of…
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Sage Stories – Free Will Revisited
In this concise revisit to our recent episode on free will, I revise and expand upon my thoughts regarding the philosophical quandary and seek the answers to a few intriguing questions: Do good and evil exist? How can free will help us better understand our justice system? And what fundamentally...
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Ozone, Aliens, and Environmental Woes (and Wins!)
On this week's episode of Spilt Milk we tackle the ozone depletion crisis of the 1970s and how it compares to perspectives and responses to the climate crisis today. We also discuss some very interesting news regarding the government's view on UFOs (sorry, UAPs), a couple funny stories about our...
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Free Will, Rationality, and the Destiny Dilemma
Does free will exist? What is fate and why are we so obsessed with it? In this philosophical episode of Spilt Milk, listen to us discuss the implications for the fate vs. free will debate, the role and shortcomings of rationality in describing the world, and many other tidbits related to karma,...
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Jeanne's Journal - Clarity in the Mountain
Random thoughts as I settle into the night on Broken Top mountain. I talk about my frustration with the lack of choices and freedom. Also, why is there a double standard on women solo tripping in the wilderness? Still seeking answers!
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Communication, Marriage, and Online Romance
Why do people get married? Has social media changed the way we communicate with our friends and partners? And how can we maintain healthy relationships in the time of COVID? In this episode of Spilt Milk, we discuss shifting cultural perceptions of romance, the factors involved in this change…
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Sage Stories – Crisis, Protest, and Self-Care
Introducing "Sage Stories," a brand new segment of Spilt Milk where I– Sage McBee– go off-script to chat about personal things that are on my mind. On this episode, I talk about my grandfather's recent hospitalization and how its made me consider familial closeness and the importance of…
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The Electoral College – Friend or Foe?
With the 2020 election just around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about one of the country's most fascinating and foundational systems: the electoral college. Sage and Jeanne get political in this episode of Spilt Milk while staying open to different perspectives as they delve into the...
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Bullet Trains – The Next American Frontier?
What are bullet trains? What are their advantages over other forms of travel? And why has America failed to get on board (pun intended) with this major technological advancement? On yet another high-speed episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage tackle these questions and more while exploring the...
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Love, Children, and the Capitalist Machine
Is it necessary to have children? Is love even something tangible or real? On this archived episode, we discuss those questions and more with a rising anthropology major named Kaila. Prepare to experience the good ol' days in this time capsule from a non COVID-19-ridden world.
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Storm Chasing
On this blustery and long-awaited episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage discuss three fascinating weather phenomena: tornadoes, lightning, and transient luminous events, as well as the brave (or crazy?) "storm chasers" who make it their life missions to hunt down these dangerous spectacles. Get...
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Crafting Harmonies
On this melodious episode of Spilt Milk, Sage and Jeanne interview jazzy drummer Leo Menninger and beat designer Kevin Woods about their personal experiences with music and their opinions on intellectual property and audio streaming platforms. Prepare to wave those lighters in the air!
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To the Limit
On this vertigo-inducing episode of Spilt Milk, Jeanne and Sage talk with fellow rock climber Kira Bloomenthal about some of the craziest things human beings have done (and still do) either to get a thrill, or simply to survive. I sure hope you're not afraid of heights!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Here at Spilt Milk, we strive to learn just as much as we teach. Each episode, listen to us– hosts Sage McBee and Jeanne DeMeo– discuss topics that fascinate us and interview interesting people who are knowledgeable in those fields. From movies to world records to mysterious weather phenomena, it's time to Spill the Milk about the world's wonders!Listen to our older episodes (1-5) here: https://jeannedmail.wixsite.com/spiltmilk
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Sage McBee
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Here at Spilt Milk, we strive to learn just as much as we teach. Each episode, listen to us– hosts Sage McBee and Jeanne DeMeo– discuss topics that fascinate us and interview interesting people who are knowledgeable in those fields. From movies to world records to mysterious weather phenomena, it's...
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