The Philosophical Chain Gang

Interruption continues…

After some discussion about how to handle the current situation (for those of you not yet aware we have had a major computer failure on the primary editing workstation we use to produce both the show and our propaganda posters) we have decided to put the show on a brief hiatus. We’ve been doing this for over a year with no serious gaps so we’re looking at this as an enforced vacation while we…

We are currently experiencing a computer failure on our primary workstation. We regret that we will be unable to produce new content until this is resolved. We are working to get it back online as soon as possible, but we have no budget for parts. So if you would like to contribute to helping us resolve this we ask that you do so through our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/Philosophy

Ep 33: Philosophy and Mental Health; Foucault’s Nightmare?

Welcome one and all to Professor Metal’s Irate Debate and Calamitous Commentary with The Philosophical Chain Gang Today’s episode is Madness and Philosophy: Foucault’s Nightmare? Warning: We are discussing the concept of Mental Health in this episode, which we understand is a topic about which many people hold strong opinions. These are our own opinions and experiences, and should not be…

“God’s Not Dead 2”

 An analysis Not an april fools joke: By S.A.Kehr   I have become aware that a sequel to the awful movie “God’s not dead” is being released today. I want to briefly talk about this as it touches on some things I consider deeply important. As most of you who know me personally know I am an atheist but that’s not what I want to talk about. Many of you will also realise that april fools day is a…

April 1st “Special”…

so yeah it’s april 1st… enjoy! also more sweary than usual so yeah…

A Year in Villainy: An Introspective

    A few quick words: This month’s essay will be our last monthly installment. While we all enjoy producing content for you, getting these essays out the door has become something of a chore so we’re scaling back from monthly to occasional in the hopes of prioritizing quality over quantity. We would rather use the stage this podcast gives us to bring you content that feels fully fleshed out…

Ep 32: Popular Tragedy; Do Celebrities Ever Really Die?

Welcome one and all to Professor Metal’s Irate Debate and Calamitous Commentary with the Philosophical Chain Gang Today’s Episode is Popular Tragedy: Do Celebrities Ever Really Die? The Philosophers discuss what we mean when we talk about popular tragedy Sean brings up a situation in which a group of people seem to revel in a tragic event Ryver questions why we care about tragic events in the…

Ep 31: Aesthetics of Despair; What’s Good About Feeling Bad?

Welcome one and all to Professor Metal’s Irate Debate and Calamitous Commentary with the Philosophical Chain Gang Today’s Episode Aesthetics of Despair: What’s Good About Feeling Bad? The Philosophers talk about why we seek out negative emotions Bruce posits the idea that if there is a great deal of bleakness in one’s emotional environment, then a little of something bright does a great deal more…

Thank you: Bunny for your patronage…

    Professor Metal wishes to acknowledge the loyal listenership, dutiful patronage, and general Good standing of citizen Bunny. Your tireless endeavor to promote the cause of his glorious rule has not gone unnoticed. Today we celebrate the part you play in keeping the podcast free for all citizens and the treasonous dogs at bay. Thank you! (Don’t you wish it was your name being venerated as a…

    By Sean Kehr As many of you may already be aware February has been our little podcast’s anniversary. This has caused me to be a bit introspective about the nature of what we’re doing and my involvement with philosophy as a whole. While philosophy has been a rich and engaging field of study for me it isn’t always an easy path to follow. It seems in our modern world of productivity and…