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In this episode, Marc and Kristina explore 80s music.  We examine topics like: what makes 80s music sound so identifiably 80s; what does New Wave really mean; what are some of the 80s genres and which artists and songs fit into those genres.  This was a hard episode for us to stay focused on the research because we are too close to the subject and that leads to some pretty serious digressions but we tried to keep on track.  We will be creating a bonus episode that is less structured and chattier and allows Marc to talk all about his personal experiences, which is really all he wants to do.  Please see below for our citations list.       Willman, Chris.  Don’t You Forget About Me: Why 80s Music Is Cooler Than You Think. UDiscover Music (https://www.udiscovermusic.com/in-depth-features/80s-music/) "How a recording studio mishap shaped '80s music" posted on YouTube by Vox (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxz6jShW-3E) Siouxsie Sioux Interview.  November 1976.  EstebanMaria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qdIlzlJ3z0 Songs referenced: Rio and The Reflex Duran Duran, I Ran Flock of Seagulls, Hong Kong Garden Siouxsie and the Banshees, In the Air Tonight Phil Collins, Goodbye Horses Q Lazzarus, Born in the USA and I'm on Fire Bruce Springsteen, There is a Light that Never Goes Out The Smiths, Let's Go Crazy Prince, Vienna Ultravox,  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

In this episode we finish up our conversation about 80s movies we love with Matt Snediker.  Matt has created a top 1000 movies of all time list and it is amazing.  Please check it out here:  http://bit.ly/TopAcclaimed We have nothing to do with these films, obviously, other than being fans.  Please go check them out, though, if you haven't already.   Join in the conversation with us about these films at xtemporaneous (our facebook group), @xtemporaneouspod on Instagram or email us directly at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com. Sources:  Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Pictures, 1986.  St. Elmo's Fire, Hollywood, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1985.  Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.  Hollywood, CA: TriStar Pictures, 1984. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

In this episode, Marc and Kristina are joined by Matt Snediker to discuss three films that premiered in the 1980s.  This is the first of a two-part episode and marks the beginning of our deep dive into the 80s as a decade defined by film, music, fashion, and role playing culture.  As always, none of us has anything to do with the creation of these films, we are simply using them as primary sources to answer our overarching question: What film most screams 80s to you and why?  Digressions include Marc's new date Jeep, Marc's age, and Matt's most excellent film ranking system.  We heartily recommend that you revisit these (or any of your favorite 80s movies).  It was a fun time to go to the movies! Sources: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Pictures, 1986. St. Elmo's Fire, Hollywood, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1985. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.  Hollywood, CA: TriStar Pictures, 1984. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss Elliot Rodger's rampage.  He was a bad guy.  He was also a sick guy.  Digressions include mental health, the need for us to just post a buckle the f*ck up warning on every podcast we publish because we're possibly not the most sensitive people in the world, and Marc's remarkable revelation that at 16, being rejected by a girl, is not the end of the world; never never give up hope, you guys!! If you are interested in reading some excerpts from Elliot Rodger's manifesto go here: https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-isla-vista-document-20140524-story.html Thanks to Sentimental Swordsman for posting this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jMIrV918ek   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

There seems to be no one with less meaning in their lives than these guys.  In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the very unfortunate world of the many men (and few women) who consider themselves Involuntarily celibate.  Digressions include forced monogamy, chads and stacys, and why Kristina didn't bring wine.  Please see links below to do more research on your own. An extensive and helpful list of various incel forums:  https://incels.wiki/w/Incelosphere The Surviving Infidelity Forum Kristina references: https://www.survivinginfidelity.com/Default.asp? This is the blog post by Robin Hansen which posits the idea of enforced monogamy: https://www.overcomingbias.com/2018/04/two-types-of-envy.html Rolling Stone Article re: TFW No GF: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tfw-no-gf-incel-culture-sxsw-992943/ and the IMDB Page for the film itself: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11602648/ Thanks to ilaryRhineKlang for posting Also Sprach Zarathustra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFPwm0e_K98&t=106s Marc mentions the Cave, learn more about that here:  https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/platos-allegory-of-the-cave/.  Mumford and Sons The Cave facts: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/mumford-sons/the-cave --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

Our exploration of the Seduced documentary comes to an end with this episode.  Keith Raniere is exposed for the creepy and dangerous weirdo that he is and Marc and Kristina speculate about the role that privilege plays in the final judgments all around.  We have nothing to do with the Starz Documentary beyond the fact that we encourage you to check it out.  The NXIVM cult is a truly terrifying thing.  Next week we continue our examination of the things people do to find meaning in their lives with a deep dive into incel culture.  We are grateful that you come back and listen each week.   Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult Episode 4 Exposed. Starz: Seduced Inside the NXIVM Cult, 2020. https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/59967/episodes?season=1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

This episode continues our exploration of the crisis of meaning through the lens of cult life.  We dive deep into Episode 3 of the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult.  This was a tough episode to watch, and deals with a lot of gross Keith-ish stuff so please know that you may be triggered.  Keith is a disgusting  garbage person.  We appreciate your support and thank you for listening to us each week.  Please like and subscribe and give us a review on iTunes.  We welcome your feedback at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com.  Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult Episode 3 Enslaved. Starz: Seduced Inside the NXIVM Cult, 2020. https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/59967/episodes?season=1. If you want to watch the other documentary that we reference, but do not quote, check out The Vow on HBO. The Albany Times Union has a great podcast on the trial of Keith Raniere that we recommend:  NXIVM on trial.  They interview NXIVM defectors and discuss the trial process in detail.  Great pod.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

This is the second in our NXIVM arc (which is the first arc in our Crisis of Meaning series) and as Marc mentions: all the numbers and arcs and episodes are getting very confusing!  This week we're diving deep into the second episode of the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult.  We uncover more of Keith's grossness and feel really sorry for India but less sorry for Mark Vicente who seems to really like the way that Keith gets him to the punchline of a very bad joke.  Also:  Keith! Stop telling jokes.  Please give us a rating where you can and subscribe and share with a friend if you enjoy us.  Thanks for coming back each week to listen; we appreciate your support. Go look at last week's episode details for links that help explain the structure and internal workings of NXIVM in more detail.  This week, this is our primary source: Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult Episode 2 Indoctrinated. Starz: Seduced Inside the NXIVM Cult, 2020. https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/59967/episodes?season=1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

Bonus episode for you!  This is actually what last episode was supposed to be about before the spirit moved Marc and I to get into a lengthy debate on the role of religion (or lack thereof, as a part of the crisis of meaning.  Today's bonus is the first of three that will examine cults through the lens of NXIVM.  In it we use the Starz Network documentary Seduced: Inside the NXVIM Cult to help us put cult life into relief.  We don't give a detailed background on what NXIVM is all about but we recommend several titles (beside the Starz Network's Seduced) if you have additional interest.   Podcasts: Escaping NXIVM for Sarah Edmondson's side of the story NXIVM On Trial produce by the Albay Times Union -- the paper that was publishing negative articles and cautionary tales about Keith Rainere and NXIVM for many years before the downfall Streaming and Television HBO's "The Vow" which tells the story of former high level NXIVM members Mark Vicente, Bonnie Piesse, Sarah Edmondson and her husband NIppy Other Links of interest and citation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0hUX2ldxpM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB4jNevW3AY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwi9Q9apHGI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWIfiV1_XQ https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/59967/episodes?season=1  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13269706/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8lzmbAn8_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjUyM_xd6IA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

This is the first episode of a multi-episode series that examines what Professor John Vervaeke has called the Crisis of Meaning.  Marc and Kristina begin a discussion outlining what a crisis of meaning may be and there is a massive digression into a debate over whether Religion provides people with meaning, and, as a result, feelings of contentedness and connection.  Meaning or purpose is something that Victor Frankl posited was the most important thing in any individual's life and is the crux of logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that he developed and that is considered one of the three Viennese schools of therapy (along with Freud's and Adler's contributions).   In this series we will be exploring the ways that people have found meaning in their lives.  Because our digression into religion took up so much time, we will be dropping a bonus episode by Sunday!  See below for links to the things we talk about or reference in this episode.  If you find us entertaining we'd appreciate if you would share us with a friend and/or give us a review and a rating on itunes.   https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-victor-frankl-s-logotherapy-4159308 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/religion-happy-atheism-psychology-faith-belief-emotion-mental-health-christianity-a8766376.html https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-question/ https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/07/witchcraft-economics-reformation-catholic-protestant-market-share https://qz.com/1183992/why-europe-was-overrun-by-witch-hunts-in-early-modern-history/ https://books.google.com/books?id=yFloAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA287&lpg=PA287&dq=did+changing+charity+and+alms+giving+lead+to+witchcraft+craze&source=bl&ots=NImCU9uLVd&sig=ACfU3U3Q5ZQUpPU5SQaUyWYePs2ZNNsHoQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQ_-7xsO_sAhUFxVkKHY0UDgs4ChDoATAFegQIARAC#v=onepage&q=did%20changing%20charity%20and%20alms%20giving%20lead%20to%20witchcraft%20craze&f=false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FPPoLqkCk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

He's been dying to talk about it and here it is!  Marc has almost a full hour to discuss his views on white nationalism and political correctness.  Do not anticipate that this will be the last you hear of it from him, though.  He's like a dog with a bone if the bone was a bunch of garbagy racist weirdos and the dog was a middle aged guy with glasses.  In this episode I reference a debate over Political Correctness featuring Jordan Peterson, Stephen Fry, Eric Michael Dyson, and Michele Goldberg.  If you have an interest in this sort of thing, I highly recommend.  Link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYimeaoea0&t=6218s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

Pump up the volume on this one everyone, we have had a slew of issues with our recording program and some weird sound stuff happening when we recorded the zoom call.  We promise, this is getting fixed in future episodes!!!  We have guests on this episode, you guys!  Thanks to Mike and Laurie for joining us to discuss the political landscape and what we think is wrong with it.  We also wonder what might be coming in a Post-Trump world and Marc disagrees with everyone, because he doesn't hate both parties.  It was a evening of wine, politics and goatees; we hope you enjoy it and come back to listen again.! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

In this bonus episode, Marc and Kristina explore the recent fallout from the Jeffrey Toobin Zoom exposure.  Was it impulsive? Was it compulsive? Why do men do such things?  Can anyone actually watch an entire triple feature XXX matinee? (also, why is triple spelled the way it is and not tripple?)  What does any of this have to do with 80s girl bands?  And who is Belin and how does Marc feel about Flash Dance style sweatshirts?  We're here for all of it, you guys!  Come on in and give us a listen.  If you like us, share with a friend! Sources below. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/11/30/why-do-men-expose-themselves-its-power-attention-and-control-psychologists-say/908624001/ https://nypost.com/2020/10/20/accused-zoom-masturbator-jeffrey-toobin-has-sordid-sex-history/ https://ew.com/article/1991/08/16/pee-wee-herman-scandal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FDOktWtR-A https://www.vice.com/en/article/epdgm4/new-yorker-suspends-jeffrey-toobin-for-zoom-dick-incident  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

In this episode Marc and Kristina continue to examine the war on science with a visit to the world of adult breast milk consumption.  Is it a miracle cure for cancer?  I'm sure you can guess where Marc falls down on that question.  We seem to have our sound issues worked out, we are grateful for your patience while we sorted through the technical snafus.  Please join us on our facebook group page (xtemporaneous), on our instagram @xtemporaneouspod or email us at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com. See below for a complete listing of cited sources used in the creation of this episode. https://www.onlythebreast.com/ Sashin, Erica. “(Un)Well.” Netflix Official Site, August 12, 2020. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81044208?trackId=14170286. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-excess/201606/erotic-lactation https://www.vice.com/en/article/nz88eg/suck-on-this-adult-breastfeeding-relationships-and-those-who-love-them https://www.health.com/nutrition/bodybuilders-drinking-breast-milk http://hamletpharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2004-Brain-tumor-therapy-Fischer-and-Gustafsson.pdf https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hamlet-pharma-announces-results-of-first-major-clinical-trial-for-a-new-cancer-killing-molecule-300888552.html https://classicalstudies.org/annual-meeting/146/abstract/adult-breastfeeding-ancient-rome Swanborg, Catharina. “HAMLET Pharma Announces Results of First Major Clinical Trial for a New Cancer Killing Molecule.” BioSpace. BioSpace, July 22, 2019. https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/hamlet-pharma-announces-results-of-first-major-clinical-trial-for-a-new-cancer-killing-molecule/. https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=171412381&page=1 https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/milk-donation/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

This is the next installment in our war on science series and we're looking at the first episode of the Netflix documentary (un)Well "Essential Oils".  This trend is a little too soothing for us to go too hard at the concept, but never fear!  Marc and I have plenty to say about a couple of the key figures featured in this episode.  Dr. Z, my dude, we are coming to drag you!  Listen for digressions into gangster rap, a little bit of our personal experience with western medicine and as always, Marc tells jokes.   Thank you for listening to us each week.  We hope if you like us that you'll leave a review and share with friends. Monroe, Rachel, Sheila Marikar, and Judith Thurman. “How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety.” The New Yorker, 2017. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/09/how-essential-oils-became-the-cure-for-our-age-of-anxiety. Integrative, PDQ, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies Editorial Board. “Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®).” PDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine, October 24, 2005. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65874/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGCc99ZXjs Sashin, Erica. “(Un)Well.” Netflix Official Site, August 12, 2020. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81076172?trackId=14170289. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Km6E_0sLg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support