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11 Oct 2022News Sandwich Segment on Satanic Temple, UN Climate Search, and a Primer on Economics. Value for Value info, Numbers, and September 2 Print.00:40:58

We are having our duo show, going through the News Sandwich Segment, Blair is sharing his book tips, and Martin is telling about a new site on value for value model, and his new September 2 print by Bosch Fawstin.

You will hear how the Satanic Temple is going after abortion bans in Idaho and Indiana, a representative for communications at the United Nations is partnering with Google regarding search activity on the climate issue, and how to “Make economics great again," with a new book by Per Bylund.

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30 Sep 2020Podcast Artwork, Symbols, and Future Jingle00:17:58

We do a bit of housecleaning in this episode. Martin and I discuss the meaning of the name of the podcast and cover the meanings of each symbol. We talk about getting some music made for the show and future episodes and guests.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I'm not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by her ideas. I don't speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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17 May 2021Interview with Elan Journo01:06:22

Today we interviewed Ayn Rand Institute Senior Fellow, Elan Journo about his book, What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

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Episode 18 (66 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on April 30, 2021, with Ringr app.



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04 Jan 2025Interview with Scott Powell00:55:31

Happy New Year everyone! Our first guest of the year is Scott Powell. Homeschooler, historian and self-described, "nomad capitalist."

He is the author of three books, most notably, The History of Now, and The History of Tomorrow. We cover these topics and more. Give it a listen!

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12 Jul 2024The Olympics, and other News Bites00:29:21

Today we talk about an odd piece of news about the Olympics, plus some good news concerning both Progress and Objectivism. Then Martin covers our show stats and other items of interest.

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26 Feb 2024Collectivism Is Bad for Your Health00:51:38

This episode has us talking with returning guest, Aaron Smith of the Ayn Rand Institute. Today's topic is Stoicism's "Worst Idea." Join us for a lively discussion.

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31 Oct 2022Populism and “The Worst of Both Worlds”00:54:13

Today with returning guest Robert Tracinski who is here discussing his two recent articles on populism and illiberalism.

At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his support and boostagram with Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin).

Why do you think that populism is popular nowadays? Download a new podcast app, e.g., Fountain and Podverse, and create a clip of this episode.

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Episode 59 (54 minutes) was recorded at 2030 Central European Time, on October 27, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

23 Aug 2024Ayn Rand's Homes and other Sites of Interest00:52:26

Today we talk with Mike Berliner and Anu Seppala about their book, Russia to America: A Guide to Ayn Rand Homes and Sites. We cover Miss Rand's journey from Czarist Russia to the United States and the homes and business offices she lived in/used during her remarkable life.

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24 Feb 2025Where To Find the New Intellectuals?00:19:46

This short episode includes a talk with Substack writer, Stewart Margolis, whose topic, "Where To Find the New Intellectuals," was discussed. We talked about various 'currents' in the culture and how to find them. I brag about a certain achievement I'm proud of, and although I've forgot to mention the rise in Homeschooling, listeners should include that in the great advancements happening without publicity, which is a good thing.

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24 Mar 2025List of Best Secularism Podcasts, Voice of America, and Planning for a Milestone00:17:15

Blair is delivering some news regarding a list of podcasts on secularism, the rise of modern authoritarianism, and books covering the abundance movement. Martin is wondering what is going on with Voice of America, and is planning ahead for episode 100... How do you want to celebrate the milestone with us?

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02 Feb 2023RandsDay Boostagram00:27:15

What is the one stumbling block that has crippled mankind for more than two millennia? Tune in to find out. Martin had sent a digital telegram (boostagram) with a note and a treasure of 221,905 Satoshis, to Podcasting 2.0 podcast with Adam Curry & Dave Jones.

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16 Dec 2024Year-end Wrap Up00:24:50

Today it’s just Martin and I going over a great year of shows, some plans for next year, and some statistics. Merry Yuletide everyone! Happy New Year!

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17 Jan 2022Where Have All the Capitalists Gone?01:06:25

Professor, economist, and author Richard Salsman stops by the foxhole to discuss his latest book, “Where Have All The Capitalists Gone?”

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Episode 38 (66 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on November 26, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.

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03 Mar 2021Interview with Vinay Kolhatkar00:56:02

For episode 14, we interviewed Vinay Kolhatkar, chief editor of The Savvy Street website and author of two fiction works, A Sharia London, and The Frankenstein Candidate. He also co-wrote: Media Wars: The Battle to Shape Our Minds.

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15 Jun 2021James Valliant on Ayn Rand's Essay, Faith and Force00:40:41

Today we bring back one of our favorites, James Valliant, an Ayn Rand scholar, whom along with Martin and I, discuss Miss Rand’s seminal essay, "Faith and Force: The Destroyers of the Modern World." Don’t Miss It!

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Episode 22 (40 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on May 14, 2021, with Ringr app.



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13 Oct 2024Presentation of the Thomas Paine Institute00:35:21

Presentation of the Thomas Paines Institute by Alex Bleier and Kevin Osborne.

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30 Sep 2022Postmodernism Explained, with Stephen Hicks01:04:28

Part 1. Professor Hicks joins us to give an overview of his brilliant exposé on Postmodernism's roots. To be continued with Part 2, later this year.

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Episode 57 (64 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on September 16, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. 

(Editor's note: The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future. I will test out the online video editor, and generate transcripts for videos in the near future, now with a new laptop, MacBook Air M2.)

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19 Oct 2021Ed Thompson on Conceptual Education00:29:34

We talk with Ed Thompson who has created this project to battle the sorry state of America's public schools.

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Episode 33 (29 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 8, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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31 Jul 2023Andrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change00:43:49

In today's show, have a chat with Philosopher Andrew Bernstein, about his new pamphlet, The Truth About Climate Change. Tune in for an interesting show as we uncover facts that are routinely overlooked by the government and media.

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25 Aug 2023News on Clean Energy, Gene Therapy, Lunar Activities, and How to Support Our Show00:19:38

We have a news sandwich with only positive news regarding clean energy, gene therapy, and lunar activities. Please support our show, if you value the content!

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Episode 72 (19 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on August 3, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

30 Mar 2024News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans00:42:29

Martin and I discuss our latest News Sandwich with different topics, e.g., anti-trust and Apple, climate pressure groups and financial investors, and car issues in Maine. Martin goes through our show statistics, and gives a shout-out to our true fans and a call-to action regarding Sam Sethi's service, TrueFans.fm. 

Is there really a choice between Bitcoin, Gold and Silver? We prefer all 3. Plus, a short review of the movie: Dune 2.

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22 May 2022James Valliant on the Role of the Supreme Court, Abortion Rights, and the Sad Situation in the Sunshine State00:54:31

Today we talk with James Valliant, author of Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity. We discuss the possible bad effects of the SCOTUS leak, and the worse outcome if Roe v Wade is struck down. Then we wrap up with Disney vs. DeSantis.

Martin is ending with a call-to-action regarding the new podcast app, Fountain, and is informing how you could send donations, based on the value for value model. We will pick winners in the four upcoming episodes of our show. The four winners will each get 50,000 Satoshis, to their Fountain lightning address (electronic wallet).

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Episode 48 (54 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on May 19, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the 

03 May 2022Russian Orthodox Church, Disinformation Czar, and DeSantis versus Disney00:18:26

In this episode, Martin and I discuss Atilla and the Witch Doctor, DeSantis and Disney, the new ‘Disinformation Czar,’ along with important news about an upcoming interview concerning this ‘czar,’ and some changes to the Secular Foxhole, and Podcasting 2.0. 

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13 May 2021Ben Bayer on Ayn Rand's essay, Selfishness Without A Self00:41:07

In this episode, we have a returning guest. Ben Bayer of the Ayn Rand Institute is here to discuss Ayn Rand's essay, Selfishness Without A Self.

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02 Sep 2022Bosch Fawstin on Rushdie, Paludan, and Freedom of Expression00:54:22

With today's returning guest, cartoonist Bosch Fawstin, we cover how crucial the freedom of expression is and how it's being all but wiped out of men's minds. Especially here in America. This talk is not your normal blather about ideas, but a hard-hitting 'truth to power' episode. Listener beware.

Martin is ending the show with a shout-out to Mere Mortals podcast and thank-you note to Kyrin Down for his boostagrams. The Secular Foxhole podcast is entering its third year of production.

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18 Jul 2022Global Implications of the Australian Federal Election00:42:31

Returning guest, Vinay Kolhatkar, is discussing his post, On Election Day, Australia Commits Climate Suicide.

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Episode 52 (42 minutes) was recorded at 11 PM CET, on July 15, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.

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16 Mar 2022James Madison, News Sandwich, and Value for Value in the Podosphere00:33:19

Our show commemorates James Madison's birthday, March 16th. We recommend his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments. Then we discuss topics in our news sandwich segment, and talk about the value for value model in the podosphere.

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30 Jun 2021Interview with Doug of the Rational Capitalist podcast00:46:40

Our guest was Doug. Doug is the sidekick for Sunny on the House of Sunny podcast. He also has his own podcast called The Rat Cap, which stands for The Rational Capitalist. We talked about his show, America 4.0 and what that means. How he divided America into four distinct periods of roughly 80 years, and that we are now in the fourth period.

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Episode 23 (46 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 11, 2021, with Backpack Studio app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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15 Nov 2023The World's Greatest, yet Unknown Philosopher00:37:19

Today we have as our guest, James Valliant, who studied Objectivism with Dr. Lenonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's legal and intellectual heir, to celebrate Dr. Peikoff's 90th Birthday (October 15, 2023).

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04 Jul 2022A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society00:58:50

In our interview with author Brian P. Simpson, we cover these important ideas from his newest book (A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society: Making the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution Fully Consistent with the Protection of Individual Rights).

From Rowman & Littlefield's book page:

What are individual rights? What is freedom? How are they related to each other? Why are they so crucial to human life? How do you protect them? These are some of the questions that A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society answers. The book uses Objectivist philosophy—the philosophy of Ayn Rand—to analyze subjective, intrinsic, and objective theories of rights and show why rights and freedom are objective necessities of human life. This knowledge is then used to make changes to the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Through these changes, the book shows the fundamental legal requirements of a free society and why we should create such a society. It demonstrates why a free society is morally, politically, and economically beneficial to human beings.

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Episode 51 (58 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 24, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.

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23 Mar 2023Value 4 Value, Sats, and The Question about Asking00:15:18

We talk about the value 4 value model, Satoshis, and the thing about asking your listeners to become co-producers and supporters of the podcast. Blair share a positive news story about space business, and a future event for us as podcasters.

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11 Sep 2021Andrew Bernstein and Bosch Fawstin discuss September 11, twenty years on...00:46:58

Our guests discuss several topics with us relating to September 11, 2001. We cover what should have been done from the start, but was not. Just War Theory is ridiculed and a proper foreign policy is covered. We face the somber topic of the number of military suicides and physically/mentally wounded since the last twenty years. We try to end on a positive note.

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Episode 31 (46 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on September 4, 2021, with Ringr...

20 Nov 2022Interview with Ken West00:34:52

Author Ken West is our guest today. We discuss his high regard for Ayn Rand and her philosophy, and how it has enhanced his life and writing.

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Episode 61 (34 minutes) was recorded at 1900 Central European Time, on November 11, 2022, with 

07 Nov 2021Interview with Chip Joyce00:41:25

Martin and I talk with Chip Joyce, a self-described 'problem-solver.' We cover his two major projects. One about Heroism(TheHeroicYou.com) and his foray into education, called TalkaBook.

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Episode 34 (41 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 15, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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09 May 2023Back on Track and Streaming Satoshis00:26:03

Blair gives some tips on how to stay positive during times like these. Martin gives us some statistics, and tell how you could become a "podfan"...

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21 Jan 2021Interview with Andy Clarkson01:15:49

Today we talk with Andy Clarkson, author of The Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures: A Compilation of Notes and Quotes from a Variety of Sources Plus Commentary.

This is the perfect book for the intelligent layman who is seriously interested in philosophic ideas. Recommended.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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03 Jan 2022Robert Begley on Greece00:53:22

Today we tour Greece, both ancient and modern, with Robert Begley, as he relates his experiences while traveling there.

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Episode 37 (53 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on November 12, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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05 Dec 2023God versus Nature01:00:07

Today we're delighted to interview author Frederick Seiler, author of God Vs Nature, an overview of the historical conflict between reason and faith. Between science and religion. Let it be noted that this book is different in that it uses Ayn Rand's epistemology to make the case that yes, there is a conflict and that we in the West are losing our freedom's due to the lingering poison of religion in the hysterically non-rational movement known as Environmentalism. If you are even remotely interested in history, or philosophy, Buy This Book.

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27 Aug 2021One Year Anniversary00:29:06

For this episode, Martin and I celebrate our One Year Anniversary! Martin goes over some great and interesting statistics about our listenership and where they are located and we introduce a new segment to the show called, News Sandwich, where we "sandwich" one piece of bad news between two pieces of good news.

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29 Oct 2023From Convict to Advocate for Liberty00:36:06

Today we talk with Michael Liebowitz, author of View from a Cage, about his life in prison and his intellectual growth to become an advocate of liberty. This is a very interesting and stimulating conversation.

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12 Sep 2023Interview with Matthew Ehret00:40:36

In this show, we talk with Canadian Patriot, Matthew Ehret, who has an unique perspective on many issues, but one here, that I concur with, concerning Eco-Terrorism. Yes, it's a real thing. Links will be in the show notes.

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Episode 73 (40 minutes) was recorded at 1915 Central European Time, on September 7, 2023, with Boomcaster. Martin did the post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

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18 Mar 2021Interview with Aaron Briley00:47:19

For this episode of The Secular Foxhole, we had the chance to interview Aaron Briley, a fellow and research associate with The Objective Standard Institute. We covered many topics, including his living in Denmark, his college major, and his interest in spreading Ayn Rand's ideas in the inner-city.

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07 Nov 2022Saving Time by Falling Back. Cockroaches in Politics, Sad Puppies, and Sats Cats.00:33:05

We talk about the daylight saving time, Twitter, cockroaches in politics, sad puppies waiting for a happy note, and cats.

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28 Oct 2024Interview with Neil Erian on Progressive Education and School Shootings00:43:56

In episode 90 we talk with Neil Erian, a former math teacher who has discovered perhaps the true cause of school shootings; the schools themselves - specifically their curriculum. Don't miss this hard-hitting exposé on the massive failure of our government schools ("indoctrination centers")!

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Episode 90 (43 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on October 18, 2024, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

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18 Jul 2021Interview with Robert Tracinski01:06:31

Today we had the pleasure to speak with Robert Tracinski, creator of The Tracinski Letter, Symposium, a journal of liberalism, and author of So, Who Is John Galt, Anyway? Robert talks about his advocacy for Enlightenment Civilization instead of Western Civilization.

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Episode 25 (66 minutes) was recorded at 7:30 PM CET, on June 25, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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07 Sep 2021Robert Tracinski on Our Darkening Age00:48:56

To kick-off our second year of podcasting, Robert Tracinski is back with us to discuss two of his recent essays. Plus, we discuss some books like, The Name of the Rose by Umberto Echo. America's Revolutionary Mind, by Brad Thompson, and bizarrely, a book called, How the Irish Became White, by Noel Ignatiev. Then we briefly talk about another bizarre happening, how American evangelicals embraced the womanizing, narcissistic, loud-mouth Donald Trump.

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Episode 29 (48 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on August 27, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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20 Dec 2020Fruity Dreams about Jingle and Orchestral Bells00:24:37

Episode nine consists of Martin and I talking about some of our favorite kinds of music. I wanted theme music for the show to be a cross between two of my all-time favorites, Mike Oldfield and Tangerine Dream. The more I hear what Jim created for the show, the more I like it.

We also cover what I think to be the greatest Rock song ever written. Listen to the show to find out what that is!

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02 Sep 2020Reading Books in a Foxhole00:25:31

In this episode, Martin and I discuss a few of our favorite fiction and non-fiction works that we think deserve even wider attention. We also mention an interesting website called Writ Large about books that have changed the world. Enjoy and let us know what you think.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I'm not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by her ideas. I don't speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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16 Feb 2022Interview with Kevin Osborne00:35:50

Today we talk with Kevin Osborne a local writer (Connecticut) who has written two fascinating books about America. Join us for a great discussion.

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Episode 42 (35 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on January 28, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.

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31 Mar 2022Interview with Warren Fahy00:35:43

Our guest today is Warren Fahy, who is here to discuss his latest novel, Magenta. Magenta is about a color-coded social credit system that has crushed the American people's spirit for decades and how three young people overturn that system. Plus, we talk about his other novels, like Fragment and The Kor. Then he mentions his touching and also terrifying engagement with the publishing industry, along with his co-writing, with frequent guest, James Valliant, of the non-fiction work, Creating Christ: How The Romans Invented Christianity. Tune in for a great show.

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Episode 45 (35 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on March 18, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.

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10 Jan 2021News from The Secular Foxhole00:19:51

Episode ten is a short year-end review, and then we talk about future podcast thoughts/ideas, and possible guests.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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01 Aug 2021Back To The Dark Ages With Dennis Prager00:54:24

This episode presents Andy Clarkson’s critique of Dennis Prager and why advocates of reason/Objectivists should not associate with them.

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Episode 26 (54 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 19, 2021, with Ringr app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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16 Sep 2022Years of Time, Talent and Treasure00:31:21

We are entering the third year of production, talking about news, the upcoming International Podcast Day on September 30, and the value for value model. You will hear stories about Trudeau in Canada, banks and car loans in Australia, and issues of neutrality and heating in Switzerland. We wrap-up the show with a feedback loop on boostagrams and how to earn, send and stream Satoshis.

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09 Sep 2021Interview with Robert Begley00:44:08

Our show today brings us Robert Begley, the Director of Operations and Development at the Objective Standard Institute where we cover topics like our introduction to Ayn Rand's ideas, his involvement with The Heroes Society in New York city, and many other topics.

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21 Nov 2021Andy Clarkson on Exalted Moments00:44:29

Andy Clarkson revisits us with what he’s called, “The Hidden Gem” of Objectivism. Please follow along this PDF during the episode. The document is located on the Facebook group, The Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, & Jewish Cultures.

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14 Oct 2020Interview with Ben Bayer00:45:04

We interview Ben Bayer, a Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute about, "The Ethics of Emergencies," and how that doesn't fundamentally explain what the field of ethics is about. We then cover Ben's current and future projects.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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20 Feb 2023Robert Tracinski on Causation, Robots, and AI00:49:48

Rob Tracinski joins us for a fun discussion on current topics of interest, Including his upcoming course. Martin is giving a shout-out to supporters of the show, e.g., fellow podcaster, Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals podcast, and fellow Objectivist friend, Roland Horvath.

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01 May 2024Interview with Marsha Enright00:36:12

Today we chat with Marsha Enright, President and Program Director of Reliance College. Of the many topics we cover:

  • The significance of the name Reliance.
  • What is their core program of subjects.
  • The Unknown beauty of the city of Chicago.
  • Her essay on What Vision Do Young People Need.
  • Her time spent with Ayn Rand.

Check out this delightful episode!

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03 Apr 2021Evangelicals, Custom Mobile App, and Word of Mouth Marketing00:22:59

Episode 16 is a short quarterly report, with download statistics, announcement of our app for The Secular Foxhole, commentary on an article in The Economist, and word-of-mouth marketing according to Martin, as a new media evangelist.

Call to Action to fellow podcasters: If you want your own stand-alone app, check out John Lee’s site, Custom Mobile App.

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02 Feb 2022Celebrating Ayn Rand00:51:48

Today we kick off "Rand's Day" with our "resident Philosopher" James Valliant. We discuss Miss Rand's legacy and artistic value as both a novelist and a philosopher.

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Episode 41 (51 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on January 13, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. Transcript is provided by Veed.io.

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30 Jan 2024The Number 11901:01:19

Ayn Rand would have been 119 years old on Feb 2, 2024. Today we have Philosopher Andrew Bernstein with us to discuss her novels and philosophy. We talk about the significance of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, along with his own impact on her ideas with the works he has authored. We look into the future of an 'Objectivist' society, too. All around, a lively talk.

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14 Aug 2022RandsDay Boost Number00:22:54

Martin is proposing the following number (221,905) of Satoshis for the Boostagram Numerology page on GitHub. Blair is informing about Swan Bitcoin. At the end of the episode, we announce the winner of 50,000 sats, thanks to the giveaway campaign by Fountain app, and share stats about our podcast.

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16 Sep 2020Interview with Andrew Bernstein00:44:56

Blair and Martin are talking with the author and philosopher, Andrew Bernstein. From his bio.:

Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books, including “The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire,” and his most recent, “Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters.” He lectures all over the world on myriad topics. And he is a mean-spirited SOB feared by nuns, puppies, and small children, who habitually cross to the other side of the street when they see him coming. 

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14 Dec 2020Interview with Aaron Smith00:57:35

Our eighth episode features Aaron Smith, Fellow and Instructor at the Ayn Rand Institute. We cover the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism and his critique of it.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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15 Jan 2023Dr. Richard Ebeling on Liberalism00:46:35

Our newest episode, the first for the New Year, features Professor Richard Ebeling, where we discuss his recent defense of Liberalism. Tune in for his penetrating insights on a number of issues.

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Episode 64 (46 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on January 12, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

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18 Feb 2021Interview with Craig Biddle00:51:33

This episode features Craig Biddle, author and entrepreneur. We cover some exciting ground talking about the new Objective Standard Institute and the Prometheus Foundation, both of which he leads, plus his book, "Loving Life," and other books he has planned.

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06 Jun 2021Thomas Paine Memorial Association00:23:47

Martin and I again greet Margaret Downey from The Freethought Society and Andrew Seidel from the Freedom From Religion Foundation to discuss their Thomas Paine celebration on Tuesday, June 8th, at 6:45 pm EST. Details in the interview and show notes!

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Episode 21 (23 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on May 21, 2021, with Alitu.



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16 Aug 2021James Valliant on Leonard Peikoff’s lecture, “Modernism and Madness”00:33:28

Martin and I again have James Valliant as guest to discuss Leonard Peikoff’s early 90’s Ford Hall Forum talk, Modernism and Madness, where he draws parallels between today’s cultural descent and schizophrenia.

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Episode 27 (33 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 16, 2021, with Ringr app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.








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01 Jun 2021Don’t Bite Into The Jordan Peterson Marshmallow01:07:34

This episode features return guest Andy Clarkson who will discuss his research into how philosophically corrupt Jordan Peterson actually is. Regardless of what I (Blair) call, “spasms of clarity.” This episode is a warning to serious Objectivists, and/or students of Objectivism to tread lightly around Peterson.

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Episode 20 (67 minutes) was recorded at 4 PM CET, on April 17, 2021, with Ringr app.



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04 Jul 2023247 Years Young! Happy Birthday America!01:06:38

Join us for our 70th episode, as our guest, Robert Begley, discusses the similarities between Founder Alexander Hamilton and Ayn Rand. Robert gives a clear Call to Action, at the end of our conversation!

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03 Aug 2022Shouldn’t You Really Know Better After All This Time?00:39:19

We will see who the anti-Aristotelians are and that they are anti-life and anti-happiness. Thus they are responsible for these tragedies across the past 2500 years. Do you want to be motivated by Love, or motivated by Fear. Listen and decide.

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Episode 53 (39 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 30, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing, post-production, and transcript with the podcast maker, Alitu. 

(Update 2022-08-08. Editor's note: I am testing out the new transcript feature by Alitu. I have been using Veed.io for previous episodes, and I will test out the online video editor, and generate transcripts for videos in the near future, now with a new laptop,

12 Oct 2023Positive News Sandwich, Stats, Support, Give-Away, Spreading the Good Word00:18:20

Today Martin and I go over some show statistics, and talk about some cool current news items you may not have heard about. We also mention how you could support us, and spread the good word about our podcast.

Martin was thinking of mentioning give-aways, but he forgot to say it during our conversation What kind of give-away, and merch., would like to have?

We have the following guests in the pipeline:


Editorial note: Martin will go through the statistics in more detail next time, comparing stats from our podcast host, Captivate, and John Spurlock's OP3 (Open Podcast Prefix Project).

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09 Jun 2024Support Liberalism and Secularism for the 21st Century00:17:22

Blair is sharing information about conferences on liberalism and secularism, books by catholic conservatives, and spot-on joke regarding the upcoming presidential election in the United States America. Martin is talking about the European elections, and is mentioning a podcast discussing deepfakes, distrust, and democracy. You will get informed about our download statistics and listener behavior. The call-to-action is a guide on how to support our work with the podcast.

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04 Jul 2021Andrew Seidel on Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American00:50:15

Episode 24 brings us Andrew Seidel of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. He is here to discuss his book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American. We will include some relevant links in the show notes.

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Episode 24 (50 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 1, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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24 Jun 2023Interview with Author Anders Ingemarson01:08:56

Today we discuss Anders' political philosophy book, 'Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right.' Covering subjects like inflation, immigration, and the immorality of the welfare state. Plus Individualism versus Collectivism.

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Episode 69 (68 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on June 17, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by...

26 Aug 2020Welcome to The Secular Foxhole Podcast!00:09:31

This is the trailer for our podcast, The Secular Foxhole. Blair tells about the background for the name of the podcast, and we talk about the different symbols in the show artwork. 

As a freethinker, are you looking through binoculars out at the world in the safety of a foxhole? Get fuel for your soul and intellectual ammunition by listening to The Secular Foxhole podcast, in order to fight for the separation of religion and state.

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15 Apr 2022Donations and Podcasting 2.000:20:24

Martin and I do a short show giving a Huge Thank You to a previous guest, who gave the show a wonderful donation. We then talk about the show’s relevance to current issues and preview future guests and discuss future plans. As a wrap-up we list different ways you could support us as podcasters, e.g., by posting reviews on Podchaser, and using new podcast apps like Fountain and Podcast Guru.

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18 Dec 2023Andrew Bernstein on Racism00:43:40

Today we offer you a wide-ranging discussion on racism with Professor Bernstein, that includes both his fiction novel, Reckoning, and his non-fiction work, entitled - American Racism: Its Decline, Its Baleful Resurgence, and Our Looming Race War. Tune in for a sobering talk.

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06 Dec 2022Why Johnny Still Can't Think01:07:18

For episode 62, we talk with our friend and returning guest, Andy Bernstein. His new book, Why Johnny Still Can't Read, or Write, or Understand Math - and What We Can Do About It, is our topic for the day.

At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his support and boostagram with Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin).

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02 Mar 2022Robert Tracinski on Workism00:56:58

Robert Tracinski visits us again to expand on three of his recent articles, published in Discourse Magazine. We have a stimulating, thought-provking discussion. Why don’t you listen in?

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Episode 43 (56 minutes) was recorded at 8 PM CET, on February 4, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.

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06 Nov 2020Religion and the Number of the Beast00:30:07

In episode 6 of The Secular Foxhole Podcast, Blair goes on a bit of a Rant about religion, and Martin acts as the Voice of Reason!

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17 May 2024A Conversation with Brian P. Simpson on Why Markets Don't Fail01:09:56

We welcome back Brian Simpson to talk about his 2005 book, Markets Don't Fail. Tune in for a lively discussion covering several topics found in most/all economic textbooks, and why those books are misleading, at best, and outright false, at worst. In essence, we prove that, Markets Don't Fail.

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29 Jan 2021Interview with Margaret Downey and Andrew Seidel00:38:44

On January 24th, we discussed the life and work of Thomas Paine, one of America's first, great, intellectuals. Margaret Downey of The Freethought Society and Andrew Seidel of The Freedom From Religion Foundation were our guests for this lively discussion. You will hear an important announcement by the Thomas Paine Memorial Association.

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25 Dec 2022Warren Fahy and James Valliant on Creating Christ00:48:10

Today we video chat with returning guests, James Valliant and Warren Fahy as they discuss the documentary made from their great book, Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity.

(Due to an "act of God," I have published the web recording without doing any editing. ;) )

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Episode 63 (48 minutes) was recorded at 2000 Central European Time, on December 17, 2022, with Boomcaster. Martin did the post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

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19 Jun 2022OUR "GROUNDBREAKING" 50TH EPISODE!00:38:24

Pun Intended. Today we have with us Raymond Niles and Kyle Kirschling, who talk about their unique idea of Substeading. From their website:

Imagine if getting to the airport were as easy as riding an elevator, if trains were as clean and comfortable as a limousine, if it took half as long to get anywhere in the city. In this paper, we show how Substeading (underground homesteading) can achieve this within a generation.

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Episode 50 (38 minutes) was recorded at 6 : 30 PM CET, on June 5, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.

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30 Sep 2021Correction and Wrap Up00:14:09

Martin and I discuss some good news about our growing podcast and we do a news sandwich to wrap up the episode.

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Episode 32 (14 minutes) was recorded at 7:30 PM CET, on September 25, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.



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15 Jan 2024Postmodernism part 200:53:34

We wrap up our discussion with Professor Hicks concerning his book. Truthfully, we could do about five more hours covering this plague upon Mankind. Alas, we will see if we can do that in the future. Happy New Year!

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Episode 79 (53 minutes) was recorded at 2130 Central European Time, on December 7, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

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06 Aug 2024Variety00:32:27

Martin and Blair cover a variety of topics today. From the Olympics to Objectivism, not to mention Human Progress and the overall bleak outlook. We also talk about a review of our podcast, the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and statistics for The Secular Foxhole podcast.

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19 Nov 2020Interview with James Valliant00:48:55

Martin and I have a great discussion with author James S. Valliant about his two books, focusing on his most recent, Creating Christ: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity.

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Blair’s disclaimer:

I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.



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14 Nov 2024The Case for Western Civilization00:54:12

Today, our returning and distinguished guest, Andrew Bernstein, will prevail upon us his forthright defense of Western Civilization. Listen to this talk while clicking the link to his essay concerning the same.

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23 May 2021Interview with Don Watkins00:51:10

Today, we interviewed Don Watkins, author of RooseveltCare: How Social Security is Sabotaging the Land of Self-Reliance about his book and forthcoming projects.

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Episode 19 (51 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on April 2, 2021, with Ringr app.



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07 Dec 2021Interview with Kerry McDonald00:36:33

Today our special guest is Kerry McDonald, author of ‘Unschooled,’ and advocate for the separation of state and education, i.e., homeschooling.

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Episode 36 (36 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 22, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.




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05 Jun 2022Trader Principle and Value for Value. The Fountainhead and Fountain app.00:30:52

We talk about how the trader principle and the value for value model are linked together. Martin gives step-by-step instructions on how to use new podcasts apps like Fountain, and does a shout-out to fellow podcasters, Kyrin Down & Juan Granados. They had Dave Jones of the Podcasting 2.0 initiative on their show, Mere Mortals. We talk also about art, literature, and music. Ayn Rand's books, Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged, and Rush's album, 2112, are mentioned during the episode.

Here are some excerpts from Kevin Osborne's email (April 18):

Yes Blair, I thoroughly got a kick out of episode 46 which I finally got to this evening.
And thank you both for the Show Notes for my episode 42. It's great what you guys do with them, and the wonderful exposure you give your guests. To me the contribution I sent was a mere pittance considering the value you gave me. By that I mean the wonderful exposure, the ongoing exposure through the show notes, and of course the sheer enjoyment of being on with you two. Yes, what I sent you was nothing by contrast. ...
It's easy to say that as your fame grows, so does the potential to request a monetary return for the exposure you provide. Even then it's a tough sell, however, because everyone is so used to getting WWW content for free.

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27 Jan 2025RandsDay on February 200:22:29

Today we celebrate Ayn Rand's Birthday. February 2, 1905 will live forever once her ideas gain hold in a culture. Any culture - hopefully America's. The sooner the better.

We also discuss other positive cultural trends such as homeschooling, the Progress movement, and other stuff, e.g.,, how to send a RandsDay boostagram (digital telegram wither a donation / super comment with a payment) of 221,905 Satoshis (bits of a Bitcoin).

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30 Jan 2022David Veksler on Crypto00:29:44

David Veksler joins the show to discuss Bitcoin basics to two extreme novices - your host and co-host. Though we barely scratch the surface, we hope this show is informative.

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Episode 40 (29 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on December 17, 2021, with 

26 Jan 2022Has Australia become Authoritaria?00:47:40

Vinay Kolhatkar joins us to discuss the latest ‘bad’ news from Australia , among other similar topics.

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Episode 39 (47 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on December 3, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. Transcript is provided by Veed.io.

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