Good Is In The Details

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professors and authors of Somebody Should Do Something, Dr. Alex Madva (Cal Poly Pomona) and Dr. Daniel Kelly (Purdue).  How can one participate in big social changes?  What is the impact of individual choices and how can that shift to tackling larger legal and cultural issues? We see practical philosophy at work in understanding root causes of problems that then allow for proportional solutions to be implemented.   Learn more about Dr. Madva and Dr. Kelly and get their book!  Read Dr. Madva's OpEd in The NY Times: Guest Essay Join our Patreon for more GIID content: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails  

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome producer and host of the Women on Men podcast, Rafael Gomez. We discuss what "Red Pill" content means, how it's impacting boys and men, and ways to counter the negative messaging.  Rafael breaks down the details on the consequences of not addressing harmful ideas of what it means to be a man.  Sharpen your critical thinking skills from Philosophy as we apply these principles to understanding the impact of "Red Pill" content.  Listen to Rafael's podcast: Women on Men Join Good Is In The Details on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Instagram: GoodIsInTheDetailsPod TikTok: ProfDolske Get your copy of Philosophy Unplugged.  Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Pod music by Rich Balling.

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back friend, third time guest of the pod, expert in Fitness, Education for Sports Medicine, Rich Fahmy (National Academy of Sports Medicine).  We dive into the world of influence, social media, and marketing tricks that intentionally mislead consumers.  From our Critical Thinking tool box, Rich breaks down the importance of science based research for health and how we can distinguish truth from rhetoric.   Learn more about Rich Fahmy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-fahmy/ Bioethicist mentioned in the Introduction: Evan Thornburg. Shoutout to our friend & podcast guru, Greg Wasserman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwasserman/ Music for GIID by Rich Balling. Get more of GIID: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com 

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling (The Ghost Lab). What does it mean to be in the paranormal space? How do we understand belief, religion, and spirits?  What cultural and economic factors are considered when we examine mediums, Tarot, Ghost Hunters, and all things UFO? What does Rudy really think about aliens?   Learn more about Matt's work and get his book: https://www.matt-hongoltzhetling.com Check out Rudy's Substack: https://thecommute.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast Check out the pod's new Pinterest page! https://www.pinterest.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Professor/Author Desiree Zamorano (Cal State Long Beach).  We learn about the history of Los Angeles in the 1930s.  What cultural and economic forces brought about mass deportations? What does it mean to be Mexican-American?  How does media reflect ideas about Mexican-Americans?  How do generations of immigants deal with integration and other-ing?  And how can fiction foster a better understanding of the Mexican-American experience? (Read Dispossessed by Zamorano!) Thank you to Rich Balling, the Rockstar Educator, for producing music for Good Is In The Details! Learn more about Desiree's novel Dispossessed: https://desireezamorano.com/dispossessed/ Get extra content and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Deepen your knowledge of Philosophy with Philosophy Unplugged Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn welcomes owner of Master Your Presence and fellow podcaster, Kate Ziuz.  In partnership with Modern Day Wife, Good Is In The Details brings you Business Details!  Kate offers advice for women on how to speak and present themselves with confidence.  What is presence?  How do our gestures and attire impact our ability to communicate expertise?  Learn concrete tips for your next presentation. Learn more about Kate's work: https://masteryourpresence.com Check out Gwendolyn's interview on Kate's podcast Confidence Secrets. Join our Patreon and get more out of GIID: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back finance and relationship expert Brian Page of Modern Husbands.  In honor of Father's Day we're diving into the meaning of fatherhood.  How has the role changed?  What should one prioritize as a father?  How can stress be managed? What cultural dynamics impact ideas of fatherhood?  Learn more about Brian Page's work: https://www.modernhusbands.com Get your copy of Philosophy Unplugged.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Check out Matt Ritter's podcast: Man of the Year Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of Fewer Rules Better People, Dr. Barry Lam (UC Riverside).  When do rules conflict with justice?  What is the role of discretion in moral decisions? When should context be taken into consideration over an existing law?  Get your dose of practical philosophy and critical thinking as we dive into the relationship between law, power, and the individual.  Check out Professor Lam's podcast: https://hiphination.org Get your copy of Fewer Rules Better People: Amazon Get Philosophy Unplugged Discussion guide for Good Is In The Details.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Philosophy Professors Luke Brunning and Natasha McKeever (University of Leeds) to discuss their research on Asexuality published in Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 38, No. 3.  How is asexuality understood and misunderstood?  How can the details of asexuality add to definitions of desire and attraction? What impact does a cultural and legal framework around romantic love and partnership become expanded or challenged with a greater knowledge of asexuality?  Learn more about Dr. Brunning's and Dr. Mckeever's work: https://www.ethicaldatingonline.com/team Support the pod and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get Philosophy Unplugged: Discussion Questions Digital Copy on Amazon Contact us: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com 

Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher welcome Historian and Legal Scholar Dr. Martha Jones to discuss her incredible book:  The Trouble of Color An American Family Memoir.  We learn how Professor Jones's research into her own family lineage tells a richer story of American society, culture, and complexities about color.  What does Blackness mean in America? How does our emboddied experience reveal the story of our ancestors? Learn more about Martha's work and get her book: https://www.marthasjones.com/bio Get your copy of Philosophy Unplugged on Amazon. Join our Patreon (and you can get a printable version of Philosophy Unplugged here): https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com