Check out our podcast. The theologian and the rocket scientist tell myths, legends, folktales and other stories to relate age-old wisdom to life, sport, and happiness.
What makes a witch? With the release of Witch’s Whey, the bros discuss the Salem Witch Trials, and the religious background of Cotton Mather and the rest of the Massachusetts Bay Colony Puritans that led to neighbors accusing one another of witchcraft. Conversation leads to how differences are exploited for power positions, and what it meant to be a witch on the steppe vs. more modern agrarian times.
Dane interviews creatine researcher Dr. Scott Forbes about his research subject - the one supplement that can help you with just about everything. Who should be taking creatine? Dr. Forbes says...everyone! This episode is incredible for all athletes, parents and individuals looking to enhance their knowledge on the efficacy behind one of the most misunderstood supplements on the planet.
The brothers cover the story of the Kings of the ancient, pre-Egyptian worlds, who were typically ritually killed after a reign of 6-12 years, or whenever the crops were bad! Discussion ranges from how these rituals were based on planting cultures’ life/death cycle compared to the former hunting cultures and tribes, and the idea that the society itself should be a reflection of the cosmos. The first emergence of the professional priesthood.
Andy is a world renowned deep sea sailor who has traveled across the Atlantic hundreds of times, moving sailboats and experiencing some of nature’s most violent and peaceful connections. Listen in as he shares incredible stories regarding his travels and quickly shifts the discussion to business questions as he looks to improve his own functionality as a company. This podcast spans everything from the death of his mother and the experience he found with a whale to Andy learning how to manage other sailors under his watch. Listen closely as this is an adventure in and of itself!
Want to hear about the journey and struggles behind the career of the greatest female collegiate thrower in NCAA history? Earth Fed Elite, Maggie Ewen goes deep into her approach to life, training and how she handles stress and pressures as she transitions to being a professional shot putter and hammer thrower. Learn how Maggie continues to make incredible progress through her athletic journey!
Brooks tells the parable of the blind men and the elephant. A group of blind ideologues gather around and elephant and explain what the elephant is. Chaos ensues as the men disagree on everything elephant-like. Dane and Brooks discuss the inability of many to step back and see the forest for the trees, or the requirement of dissent to the existence of your ideology.
This week’s story is an explanation of the functions of mythology and religion. Why do we have stories to help us understand how to be humans in the world? Dane thinks a bit about the difference between the Nile River Valley and the Mesopotamian cultures. The brothers contemplate where we came from, where we’re going, Elon Musk and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
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