Vitruvian Man

Stanley Kubrick is certainly one of the most fascinating figures in film. His work is so cryptic and dispassionate, delving into his movies often elicits more questions than it answers. On today's show, Jesse and Josh discuss Kubrick's final film "Eyes Wide Shut."We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Data centers power modern technologies that allow for massive cloud computing. But at what cost? On today's show, Jesse and Josh discuss these data centers and their impact on both people and the environment. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Jesse believes the 1990s are the greatest decade in film history, but this movie is something more ridiculous than great. On today's show, Jesse and Josh talk about Renny Harlin's The Long Kiss Goodnight, starring Gina Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Section 230 allowed the internet to exist without constant libel suits. But this legislation has given birth to giant social media companies profiting from hate speech. On today's show, Jesse and Josh talk about the controversy and theorize about the odds it will get amended or overturned. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

On today's show, Jesse and Josh discuss current events and focus on Tom Hardy and Steven Knight's epic BBC series Taboo.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

On today's show, Jesse and Josh discuss special effects master Phil Tippett's incredible stop motion masterpiece Mad God. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Jesse and Josh discuss Robert Smigel's grounbreaking comedy series "TV Funhouse."We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

On today's show, Jesse and Josh discuss current events and the classic Hüsker Dü punk album "Zen Arcade." We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

The Irish writer Jesse and Josh discussed is Daragh Fleming. You can hear his work on Instagram and YouTube. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show. Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPod RSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show. Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPod RSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show. Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPod RSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show. Email us at [email protected] www.youtube.com/@VitruvianPod RSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Jesse and Josh will be on hiatus for a month or two. More episodes are coming, so sit tight and we will be back. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is available for free 24 hours a day. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Leave a voice message at 415-484-8841 or email your questions, comments, revisions to [email protected]

SHOW NOTE: The excellent book Jesse mentioned regarding the history of censorship in comedy is called "Censored Comedy" by Ethan Parker. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

The Nigerian poet Jesse mentions at the end of this podcast is Ijeoma Umebinyuo. Be sure to read some of her works. Very powerful.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

From college professor to self-help celebrity, Jordan Peterson's fame has skyrocketed. Peterson has been an inspiration to many young men, but is it a positive influence? Jesse & Josh delve into this verbose figure and seek that answer. We've mentioned today's Asshole of the Week dozens of times over these months, so it's about time he got his own segment on the show. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein are two of the most infamous predators in recent memory. After a deep dive into Sean Combs, Jesse & Josh might have found someone...worse? Yes, P Diddy is a horrible man, and we're going to lay it all out for the listener today. Today's Asshole of the Week is our first corporate representative in this category. We think you'll agree that this company checks every box in the category.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Russell Brand's "brand" (get it?) is a charismatic, intelligent, funny rock star. Do a little digging, and it's clear he is a charlatan. Jesse & Josh had the displeasure of diving into Brand, and we think you'll enjoy a complete dismantling of his facade. Today's Asshole of the Week should be crowned King Assholio, Son of Asshole the 1st, Ruler of Misinformation, and Heir to the Assholica Dynasty.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Known as The Greatest, Muhammad Ali stands unquestionably as one of the most thoughtful, courageous, and entertaining figures of the 20th century. While Ali's boxing career is legendary, his outspoken views on racial inequality place Ali in the cannon of important icons of the civil rights movement. Warning: today's Asshole of the Week is so stupid, your IQ might instantaneously plummet.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Years before angry white men were committing mass shootings, Taxi Driver's prophetic Travis Bickle showed us a look into the future of impotent male rage. Jesse & Josh dive deep into Martin Scorsese's controversial film. We both agreed on this week's Asshole of the Week as an easy choice. Few assholes have reached this previously impossible height of assholery.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Grab a beer, a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey and let's toast Kamala Harris' crushing victory over Fucky McFuckface Donald Trump. The highs, the lows, and behind the scenes of an impressive dismantling of a wannabe fascist dipshit. It's probably easy to figure out who The Asshole of the Week is today. This asshole reigns supreme as one of America's worst assholes - and there's stiff competition in that category.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

Did we all just wake up in an episode of The Handmaids Tale? Feels like it. Project 2025 is the Christian conservative plan to fully convert America into a fascist theocracy. If you have family members that are voting for Trump, remind them that Trump will completely dismantle our Democracy if he's elected - we're sure that will go well! Today's Asshole of the Week is certainly near the pinnacle, the apex, the zenith of Assholery. Listen in so you may bask in the glow o'er this Lord of All Assholes.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

In many of our first 15 episodes, we've had the displeasure of researching some worthless people. But in this episode, Jesse & Josh had the pleasure of chatting about a truly decent chap. Walz and Harris are bringing joy back to politics, and it seems clear that is in stark contrast to the amoral sexual predator Donald Trump's dreary campaign. Today's Asshole of the Week is a throwback to another time - nearly 50 years ago. This yet unnamed Asshole rivals any of our most famous practitioners of assholery.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

On a very special episode of Vitruvian Man, Jesse & Josh delve deep into fatherhood. While there are plenty of terrible mothers, the trajectory of this human existence is intrinsically governed by fathers - both good ones and bad ones. Today's Asshole of the Week could be the worst yet, and he is certainly a terrible father.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

While there are communities that can be positive (church, athletics, etc.), there don't seem to be many male-only communities that aren't awful. Are there examples of male community that are positive? We discuss this topic at length. Today's Asshole of the Week could win an award for the most assy asshole that ever assed.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

While David Lynch has his fair share of critics, Jesse & Josh agree that he's a singular, genius artist. Many of Lynch's films center around widely varied interpretations of male and female archetypes, and Blue Velvet is no exception. Fans of the film and David Lynch might enjoy today's discussion. If you pause for a moment, we bet you can guess the identity of today's Asshole of the Week.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

With little competition, Elon Musk is one of the richest men in the world. Is Musk the self-made man he claims to be? While Musk is widely admired for his successful space program, some of his other ventures have not worked out. We will speak at length about Musk and the cult of personality that has whitewashed his past. Today's Asshole of the Week scales new heights of stupidity, so be sure to listen all the way to the end of the show.We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml

While women are making strides and avenues into professional sports, they are often woefully underpaid. Meanwhile, young men's bodies are being exploited for profit in football, boxing, and rugby. Jesse and Josh chat about sports and society this week. Warning: the new Asshole of the Week could be the most idiotic, ridiculous entry so far. We value your comments, suggestions, questions, and fact-checking. If you want to leave a voicemail, call 415-484-8841. Let us know if you'd like your questions or comments to be read on the show.Email us at [email protected]/@VitruvianPodRSS: https://media.rss.com/vitruvianman/feed.xml