Category: Arts & Entertainment

958 – Story time—heroes tell the tale

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Apr 012026

Is it possible that the most dangerous weapon in the entire world is a story? It’s a proposition that carries more weight than most might imagine.

If you’ve ever wondered why ‘controlling the narrative’ has become such a common phrase, it’s because as never before, people are becoming aware of the fact that they are perpetually immersed in an information war upon which the nature and values of their culture is being contested.

Behind the West’s growing dystopian zeitgeist has been a concerted effort on the part of the American entertainment industry to hijack the great stories and heroes of the distant and recent past. From stories about the American revolution to the sci-fi and fantasy realm of Superman and Star Trek, the promotion of heroism has virtually been abandoned, and with it, any concept or clarity about what distinguishes good from evil. Continue reading »

924 – Jean therapy—against the WOKE virus

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Aug 062025

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle blue jeans ad has proven to be a ‘jean therapy’ against the WOKE virus. But is it a cure?

The literally insane reactions to the ad by a myriad of women saying that they are objecting to ‘eugenics’ was both laughable and tragic. Calling upon vague and contrived associations with Hitler, their objections were justified using terms and arguments like the following:

“Sweeney has great genes; she’s a Nazi; she’s fascist; she’s a racist; she owns a German shepherd as her dog whistle; her initials spell ‘SS’; she has white skin, blue eyes and blue jeans; American Eagle is promoting fascist propaganda, Christian nationalism and white supremacy; Sweeney is Hitler’s wet dream; cotton jeans are racist; American Eagle is reviving the Third Reich; Sweeney represents white supremacist patriarchy capitalistic beauty standards; the ads portray fascist aesthetics; the script is bigoted BS,” and much much more. Continue reading »

914 – What’s so funny?—just about everything

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May 282025

What’s so funny? What’s ‘funny’ can be something that causes us to laugh or be amused, or it can also refer to something that is peculiar, strange, or odd. That’s probably why just about all things and people have something that could be said to be ‘funny’ about them.

We live in an age when it has become difficult to satirize the actions of many of the world’s politicians and political activists. They have become so ridiculous and disconnected from reality that any such attempt is impossible to make funnier than the object of the satire already is.

So to take a break from all of the not-so-‘funny’ things going on in the world today, let’s take a look at humor in its various basic forms, from the popular appeal of simple ‘groaners,’ riddles and jokes, to the fascination with dark humor and historical events.

From the amusing to the peculiar, traditional humor still has a broad appeal for many. After all, a sense of humor is an essential part of common sense. That’s why there’s no one way to look at comedy or humor that’s Just Right, especially when it’s funny.

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All the Humans Are Sleeping | John C.A. Manley

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Jan 012025

Robert interviews author, John C.A. Manley about his latest book All the Humans Are Sleeping. Here’s what Robert and Bob had to say about it:

“Once again, John C.A. Manley has created a masterpiece. The narrative transcends his story’s plot, infusing insights and observations about some of the most fundamental issues that have faced mankind throughout history.” —Bob Metz

“In All the Humans Are Sleeping,John C.A. Manley skillfully crafts a compelling post-apocalyptic psychological drama where a man faces his ultimate challenge: follow the rest of humanity into a life of shallow fantasies and comfortable lies, or face death in a harsh and unforgiving world devoid of love and hope. And then there’s the robot… You won’t predict the ending, and you won’t be able to put it down.” —Robert Vaughan

John’s book can be purchased here.

893 – Just Sleeping? —from artificial intelligence to artificial life | John C.A. Manley

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Jan 012025

Picture a dystopian future following a global nuclear holocaust in which the world’s inhabitants have fled to underground facilities where all the humans are sleeping in pods, living virtual lives in an A.I. generated unreality.

If this theme sounds vaguely familiar, it should. It was the film The Matrix that was the inspiration for the novel “All the Humans are Sleeping,” according to its author and our guest John C.A. Manley.

What does it mean to be ‘human’? At the heart of this question lies the theme, plot, and philosophy of John’s novel. Are we mere intellects, able to exist separately from our biological bodies? Or is being human both an intellectual and physical enterprise?

It’s not as if these questions have not plagued humanity throughout its existence; how one perceives the nature of humans lies at the core of everything that an individual believes to how he behaves. Continue reading »

Judge: Philosophy and Freedom in the First Person | Paul McKeever

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Nov 172024

For many, philosophy has devolved into an exercise where errors in reasoning, logic, and definitions are layered upon one another, resulting in the field becoming a subject of mockery among the general populace. Imagine if foundational sciences like physics, chemistry, or mathematics had clung to their initial mistakes; we might never have seen the advent of computers or advancements in medicine, and basic arithmetic could still be in dispute.

To rejuvenate the importance of philosophy, we need to pinpoint and resolve its historical puzzles and paradoxes, effectively consigning them to obsolescence.
In his work, “Judge: Philosophy and Freedom in the First Person,” Paul McKeever meticulously examines twelve classic philosophical problems, offering solutions with such lucidity that there remains no justification for their continued discussion as credible issues.

“Judge” distinguishes itself as a work of deep insight, crucial not just for academic scholars but for anyone intrigued by the exploration of human nature, our connection to reality, and our interactions with others. In a very novel way, it provides one with an understanding of reality, perception, identity, logical reasoning, ethical principles, and the fundamental aspects of individual freedom.

However, there’s no need to take our word for this assessment. In keeping with the theme of McKeever’s work, you be the judge.

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883 – Just write—the power of fiction is no fiction | John C.A. Manley

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Oct 232024

Canadians were “surprisingly sadistic” during Canada’s recent Covid lockdowns says author John Manley, whose fictional account of that reality reflects some of his own personal experience in that regard.

As a book that just “had to be written,” Much Ado About Corona is a chilling reminder of a very real dystopia that many are attempting to shove down the memory hole of forgotten lessons of history. Indeed, the absence of current fictional stories, TV shows and movies that even acknowledge the recent and current forced lockdowns, forced injections, and other death cult atrocities is telling.

Not surprisingly, YouTube immediately deleted our interview with John, recognizing that, even though ostensibly a discussion about fiction and writing fiction, truth is no stranger to fiction. Truth is an essential element of any good fiction.

In contrast, YouTube prides itself on spreading lies, misinformation, and disinformation while projecting its crimes on to those who are exposing YouTube’s lies, misinformation, and disinformation. YouTube gives new meaning to the phrase ‘truth is stranger than fiction.’

But the power of fiction is no fiction. Especially when truth becomes ‘stranger than fiction,’ it is fiction that can best reveal that truth in a way that is Just Right.

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