Category: Arts & Entertainment

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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Much ado about Much Ado About Corona | John C. A. Manley

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Oct 212024

We highly recommend Much Ado About Corona: A Dystopian Love Story for its accurate portrayal of the human condition during the upheaval of the COVID-19 era. This narrative not only weaves an enjoyable tale of romance and adventure but also serves as a much needed reflection of the shared experience during those years.

In the aftermath of any significant historical event, one has the choice between engaging with the clinical, data-driven accounts found in academic papers and history books, the politically skewed accounts in newspapers and government press releases, or exploring the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions through the immersive storytelling of fiction.

Much Ado About Corona offers a literary lens through which to view the complexities, the chaos, and the collective madness of the COVID-19 years, making it an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this recent and painful historical moment.

Here we interview author John C. A. Manley and delve into some of the background details which went into the creation of “Much Ado About Corona” and also some of the events during the Corona-era which prompted the writing of the novel.

It should be noted that YouTube removed this video from their platform for its accurate analysis of the Covid years and for condemning the medical tyranny which tarnished that time in our history.

Links to where you can purchase Much Ado About Corona can be found at https://www.blazingpinecone.com/books/corona/

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882 – Singing to end the reign (of tyranny)—with more music that’s Just Right

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Oct 162024

“It’s culture” say many reacting to the flood of musical memes based on Donald Trump’s “Eating-the-dogs-eating-the-cats” refrain.

In this, our fourth venture into the culture of ‘Music that’s Just Right,’ the significance of the memes have forced us to feature several versions, attesting to a musical phenomenon that is unprecedented. With the American election only a few weeks away, their significance is all the more heightened.

It is remarkable how creative and well-performed so many of these memes are. Even more remarkable is that they are being created at all. For Donald Trump, this represents a massive cultural re-alignment, once again demonstrating the principle that “politics is downstream from culture.”

Of course, our musical spotlight today extends beyond the current “Eating-the-dogs-eating-the-cats” phenomenon. Also featured are several musical voices for freedom from other eras in the history of Western culture. These yet again demonstrate another principle – that history repeats, and that the struggle for freedom is eternal and demands eternal vigilance.

Sometimes that vigilance takes the form of music that’s Just Right.

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