The Middle Men, a podcast hosted by Travis (Goose) Proctor and Matthew Pagan, two New York Native, Bronxite, millennials discussing just about anything. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middlemenpodcast/support
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Every episode dives into a big topic, something that hosts Michael Cole and Matthew Krevat think is important to life.
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Queer histories, herstories, personalities and issues are explored with humor, insight, and sensitivity each week on Out in the Bay, which resumed production in 2020 after a 4-year pause. Find dozens of past shows on its website, OutintheBay.org
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A podcast that explores the historical and cultural relevance of the figure known as the Devil. For many, The Devil is an entity not to be trifled with. He (most often it is a "he" pronoun) has an aim to tempt you away from God. For others, The Devil is a fictitious character carefully designed as propaganda; a scare tactic for the faithful. The consequences of this belief around The Devil have been severe. Antisemitism, the crusades, the inquisition, the witch trials, the Satanic Panic, and ...
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Mike and Matthew talk about the links between Christianity and Paganism, historically, as well as the little things that persist. Matthew refers to a David Sedaris essay, here is him reading it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5apZmwR9UI&pp=ygUaZWFzdGVyIHdpbmdzIGRhdmlkIHNlZGFyaXM%3D I couldn't find the Kyle Kinane joke, but you should watch his st…
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Mike and Matthew take a break from heavy 'big stuff' this week, and talk about the venn diagram of good art and enjoyable art. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episod…
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Mike and Matthew talk about the idea of moral panics, and when there is something to be genuinely concern. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on M…
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Mike and Matthew talk about being high maintenance and low maintenance and how people transition from one to the other. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 da…
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Mike and Matthew talk about communicating back and forth with your children about your parenting, how to help them understand why we make certain parenting choices. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilit…
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Mike and Matthew talk about the death penalty, and whether or not we should still have it. Here are some resources about the death penalty, and restorative justice: Understanding Restorative Justice https://academic.oup.com/book/6609/chapter-abstract/150601567?redirectedFrom=fulltext Death Penalty Information Center https://deathpenaltyinfo.org Int…
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Unbalanced Friendships: Are You The Only One Putting In Effort?
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Alex and Mike talk about one-sided friendships. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and s…
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Michael and Matthew talk about the concept of platonic love, expressing it, and the part that it plays in each of their lives. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episod…
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Mike and Matthew talk about the power of voting for something vs voting against something else. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and…
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Mike and Matthew talk about maintaining your mental health while also doing your civic duty and participating in elections. It can be a tough process, but it's important! This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccounta…
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Fall Damage
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Mike and Matthew talk about depression and relapsing into depression.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over t…
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Michael and Matthew talk about sports and the Olympics and the unity that sports are 'supposed' to give us.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mon…
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Matthew and Mike talk about caretaking for children and parents simultaneously, and the transition between types of caretaking.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes…
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Mike and guest co-host Alex discuss the idea of performative kindness.They mention both Oak City Cares (http://oakcitycares.org/) and The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (https://foodbankcenc.org/) which are both great organizations! Check them out!This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment,…
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UBI Dooby Doo
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Mike and guest co-host Alex talk about Universal basic income.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our P…
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Talking About Taxes
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Mike and Matthew are talking about taxes, explaining, and hopefully dispelling some of the misunderstandings about taxes!This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)249-4255 or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org You can get these episodes 4 day…
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Mike and Matthew talk about a bunch of smaller topics in what may become an annual episode theme, the "small stuff".You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have c…
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Michael and Matthew talk about the madonna/whore complex.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multiple locations, check out the website…
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In this episode, Michael and Matthew speak with Coleman Watts from the @ThinkThisThroughChannel about conspiracy theory thinking, how one can start down that rabbit hole, and how one can come out of it.Michael mention's Coleman's most recent video about Terence Howard: https://youtu.be/z_yOA1bCPOQ?si=T-4zpvG320C-MVJv Michael and Coleman met at Tria…
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In this episode, Mike and Matthew talk about consequences, or more specifically "fucking around and finding out."You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conv…
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Mike and Matthew talk about life's big moments, how they seem to be front loaded, and what happens after they seem to have passed. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube vi…
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Mike and Matthew talk about the possibilities of dating someone on the opposite end of the political spectrum.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have convers…
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I Can Be Your Hero, Baby...
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Michael and Matthew talk about the dangers of hero worship. Michael incorrectly said this was Sam Morril, but it was actually Dan Soder, and it's hysterical, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2mcEzpA_A You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.co…
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Michael and Matthew talk about companies branching into activism, and alliances; whether it's good or not; whether it's real or not; and if laundering a public image is ok.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking t…
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In this episode, Mike and Matthew talk about anger, the perception of anger, how masculinity and anger interact and engage.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and …
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A yearly "Day of Drag" and a drag mall? While many states are restricting drag, San Francisco Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger is spreading the humor and "sparkle" of drag to make positive change in the world.Di Eric Jansen
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Mike and Matthew talk about the idea of compromise, when it's important and when it sucks.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multiple …
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Panic Attack at the Disco
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Matthew's wife, Madhavi Krevat comes on to talk with Michael and Matthew about panic attacks.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multip…
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Mike and Matthew have very strong feelings and a few bad jokes about tipping, and how the service industry is so different from the rest of the economy.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own p…
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Michael and Matthew talk about AI again, with different views than their first take a year ago. This time in how it affects art, can be used as a tool, and how to implement in a way that can be an addition to people's lives, and not a replacement.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and s…
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Mike and Matthew talk about monogamy and non-monogamy, and the different types of romantic and sexual relationships than can come up.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube …
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Mike and Matthew talk about fandoms, fan service, fan blindness, and some of the pitfalls that come with trying to please the masses.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube v…
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In this episode, Matthew and Mike talk about toxic positivity, how it can be dealt with and better options.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuffIf you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversatio…
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Representation: As Performed by Cishet White Men
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Michael and Matthew talk about why representation matters.The book that Michael mentions in this episode is "To Shake the Sleeping Self" by Jedidiah Jenkins.Check out the Trevor Project if you're LGBTQIA+ and struggling: https://www.thetrevorproject.org You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreo…
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Mike and Matthew talk about male vanity and vanity in general. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations from multiple locations, check out the w…
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Economics vs Humanity
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In this episode, Mike and Matthew, along with their producer Alex discuss when other issues outweigh the economy when it comes to how they vote.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, …
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Michael, Matthew, and their producer, Alex, discuss the importance of being able to sit in discomfort. How that can help growth, and change. Mike references an interview by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy check the clip out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP0Tcu577I0 You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our P…
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Michael and Matthew talk about regrets, the ones they have, and their feelings about regrets in general. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversation…
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This is kind of the ultimate big stuff, but it is not our series finale! Mike and Matthew contemplate the meaning of life, our place in the world, and more! Check out the awesome work that is happening at Oak City Cares: https://oakcitycares.orgAnd the Triangle Freethought Sociey's local service efforts: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/local-en…
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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
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In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about the topic that makes the world go 'round, sex. From kinks to fetishes, to sex education, Mike and Matthew try to cover it all! You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looki…
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Dwayne Ratleff grew up poor, Black and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.”Di Eric Jansen
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Michael and Matthew talk about the idea that there is some inherent nobility that comes with hardship, and that in order to achieve greatness, or live a worthy life, you must overcome adversity, as well as the idea that this is used to justify the perpetuation of hardship.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go…
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Mike and Matthew discuss the topic of cutting people out of your life, as well possible redemption. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have conversations fro…
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Ever Evolving English
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In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk with Alex Gerli about the evolution of language, culture, and food.Matthew references Jesus Shaves by David Seders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0yqn_OK6eE Alex mentions XiaomanNYC: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNoXf8gq6vhwsrYp-l0J-Q You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensore…
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In this episode, Michael and Matthew talk about the concept of found family, and their feelings on the topic. You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http://www.patreon.com/talkingaboutthebigstuff If you're looking to create your own podcast, or YouTube videos and have convers…
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Michael and Matthew talk with guest Mookie Harris about the good things that can come out of bad things, and how to look back on those things with a better set of eyes, without toxically dismissing the bad things that started it all.You can get these episodes 4 days early on Mondays, and uncensored, if you go over to our Patreon and subscribe! http…
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As we await the reopening of the Pacifica Pier — now closed due to recent storm damage — we bring you poet Toni Mirosevich's stories of connection on this historic pier.Di Eric Jansen
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