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The Jambalaya
by The Jambalaya
A podcast about politics and all the culture informed by it.
Episodes
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Oscars so Stephen King
We discuss the annual controversy about representation and diversity in the Oscars. Also, magical Irishmen. They’re related. We swear.
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A Mostly Serious Discussion about Assisted Suicide
Today we talk about the ethics of assisted suicide and try to be serious (there’s still jokes). If you’re having suicidal thoughts call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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Let’s Play Sports Ball!
Grab your basketball, game pad or hunting rifle. It’s time to settle the debate that’s flummoxed society for centuries: what’s the difference between a sport and a game.
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Let’s Talk About Reparations
We discuss Congress’ discussion about discussing reparations. If that sounds unproductive, then you’re sane. Thanks Congress!
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“Wes Anderson’s Assassin’s Creed” Indie Game or Not?
We discuss what it means to be an indie game or if the concept even makes sense anymore.
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Do Anime Characters Look White?
We discuss how representative the characters in all your favorite anime are with special guests Jack and Lyndon.
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Spider-?: Diversity in Comics
We welcome our buddy Lyndon to the podcast to talk all about the Spider Folks and Bat Persons.
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Do the Copyright Infringement Floss
On this podcast, we debate whether you can or should copyright your latest dance move/invention.
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The Punisher’s Guide to Negotiating
Step One: Don't Negotiate with The Punisher.
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Anti-Vaccine, Pro Flat-Earth; Welcome to the Conspiracy Corner
We christen our all-new conspiracy corner with a visit from Alex Jones.
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The Day the World Changed: The New Electoral College
We find a way to make a better democracy and get paid.
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Ride Shares and Dog Walkers: Our Newfangled Gig Economy
We talk about the pros and cons of app-based employment, and debate the benefits of universal basic economy. Also, Spider-Man.
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Cultural Appropriation: Don’t Let Lena Dunham See You Eat Sushi
We talk about using Elvis, Eminem, kimonos, headdresses, Brokeback Mountain and all sorts of things for a honest discussion about gets to claim a culture and who doesn’t. Note, at one point Cody says Sam Wilson when talking about Sun Records. Sam Phillips actually produced Elvis’ records at Sun...
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Free Speech: A Love/Hate Relationship
Should there be limits to free speech? Should hate speech be free? Is urban dictionary the answer to these pressing philosophical questions? Listen to find out.
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Tolerance
Can society tolerate intolerance? Can three guys on a podcast definitively answer that question? Probably not! But there’s jokes too, so give us a listen to learn about philosopher Karl Popper’s Paradox of Tolerance and laugh a little.
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Passing BlacKKKlansman
We talk about BlacKKKlansman. In theaters now! When this episode was recorded.
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