Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy • Politics • Religion • Cultural critique • Media analysis • Economics • Ethics • Rants and recommendations • Film and TV discussions • Interviews • Social issues • Current events
"Owls at Dawn" is a podcast featuring discussions led by two philosophy enthusiasts from Southern California whose backgrounds span philosophy, politics, and religion. The show is characterized by its casual and often irreverent approach to complex and deep topics, allowing for a blend of scholarly conversation and accessible dialogue. The hosts frequently delve into philosophical debates, political ideologies, and ethical questions, often exploring how these ideas intersect with popular culture and current events.
Recurring themes in the podcast include an exploration of philosophical questions, such as the moral implications of figures like Karl Marx, the nature of nihilism, or the ethical ramifications of artificial intelligence. The podcast often draws connections between high theory and contemporary issues, examining ideological underpinnings in modern society and critiquing cultural and political phenomena. This frequent intersection of theory with modern-day topics is evident in discussions on subjects like theology, gerontocracy, and the impact of sports gambling.
In addition to these weighty discussions, "Owls at Dawn" is marked by a lighter tone and digressions into cultural commentary. The hosts often engage in playful critiques and recommendations relating to movies, music, and television, sharing personal opinions on topics like the conception of joy in political campaigns, the ethical considerations of artistic expressions, and reflections on popular media such as films and television series. The podcast also addresses contemporary and sometimes contentious issues, such as expressions of political solidarity and the obligations of the culturally oppressed, always maintaining a focus on philosophical inquiry and critique.
Ultimately, "Owls at Dawn" presents itself as a space where philosophical and critical thought meet popular culture, creating an accessible yet intellectually engaging listening experience.
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Episodes:
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"Was Marx a Moral Philosopher?" - OaD Ep. 195
2025-May-27
110 minutes
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OaD is BACK + Austin Has a YouTube Channel!!!
2025-Apr-29
1 minute
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"Is There Any Lasting Value in Theology: On Calvin and Marilynne Robinson" - OaD Ep. 194
2024-Nov-16
96 minutes
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"On Gambling, Excellence, and the Purity of Sports" - OaD Ep. 193
2024-Sep-03
84 minutes
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"The Problem with Music" - OaD Ep. 192
2024-Aug-28
107 minutes
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"Joy, Manipulation, and Political Vibes: On Harris and Walz" - OaD Ep. 191
2024-Aug-13
103 minutes
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"Hit Man: Is Acting Philosophy?" - OaD Ep. 190
2024-Aug-06
58 minutes
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"A.I. is NOT a Tool: On the Ethics of (Consuming) A.I. Art" - OaD Ep. 189
2024-Jul-23
98 minutes
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"The Greatest Prequel Ever? Furiosa" - OaD Ep. 188
2024-Jul-11
97 minutes
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"Is Philosophy Self-Help" - OaD Ep. 187
2024-Jul-05
72 minutes
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"What’s Up With Old Men? On Gerontocracy" - OaD Ep. 186
2024-Feb-20
94 minutes
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"What the F*ck is Money? Chat with Colin Drumm" - OaD Ep. 185
2024-Feb-13
117 minutes
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"Can Music Save Us? Chat w/Macon Holt" - OaD Ep. 184
2024-Feb-04
116 minutes
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"Are We Living in Nihilistic Times?" - OaD Ep. 183
2024-Jan-28
121 minutes
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"In Praise of Raw-Dogging the World: Sex, Art, and Consumerism" - OaD Ep. 182
2024-Jan-21
107 minutes
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"When is it Right to Rebel?" - OaD Ep. 181
2024-Jan-13
134 minutes
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"Never Go Full Ontotheology: On Thought and Being" - OaD Ep. 180
2024-Jan-06
157 minutes
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"Elites Are Silencing Expressions of Palestinian Solidarity" - OaD Ep. 179
2023-Dec-30
105 minutes
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"From Muslim, To Atheist… To Christian?" - OaD Ep. 178
2023-Dec-16
110 minutes
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"The Obligations of the Oppressed: On Israel and Palestine, Redux" - OaD Ep. 177
2023-Dec-01
120 minutes
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"Do the Oppressed Have Obligations? On Israel and Palestine" - OaD Ep. 176
2023-Nov-25
123 minutes
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"The Mountains Are Calling, We Must Go: John Muir" - OaD EP. 175
2023-Nov-17
100 minutes
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"Better Call Saul: The Greatest Show Ever?!? " - OaD Ep. 174
2023-Nov-11
99 minutes
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"It’s Showtime (Almost)" - OaD Ep. 173
2022-Sep-05
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"Sex, Politics, and Transfiguring Desire" - Oad Ep. 172
2022-Jul-04
105 minutes
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"Nuance: Virtue or Vice?" - OaD Ep. 171
2022-Jun-30
95 minutes
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"Can You Be An Ethical CEO?" - OaD Ep. 170
2022-Jun-11
123 minutes
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"Your Outie is Beloved Podcast: Severance" - OaD Ep. 169
2022-Jun-03
101 minutes
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"Job: Angry at God for the Crime of Being" - OaD Ep. 168
2022-May-20
91 minutes
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"Everything and Nothing All at Once" - OaD Ep. 167
2022-May-13
98 minutes
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"Are You a Jerk or a Sweetheart?" - OaD Ep. 166
2022-May-05
83 minutes
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"Are We Liberals?" - OaD Ep. 165
2022-Apr-15
93 minutes
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"Putin's Ignoble Lie: Fascism, Nihilism, and Zizek on the Ukraine War" - OaD Ep. 164
2022-Mar-24
100 minutes
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"Russia-Ukraine War: There Can Be More Than One Empire" - OaD Ep. 163
2022-Mar-10
90 minutes
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"COVID and Legitimacy: Has Agamben Lost the Plot?" - OaD Ep. 162
2022-Mar-02
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"Art Sustains Us, Art Frees Us: Station Eleven" - OaD Ep. 161
2022-Feb-22
87 minutes
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"There's No 'Normal' to Return To: Death Drive Nation" - OaD Ep. 160
2022-Feb-16
86 minutes
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"Can We Have Meaning in a Virtual World?" - OaD Ep. 159
2022-Feb-08
103 minutes
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"Don't Look Up: Mocking, Impression, or Satire?" – OaD Ep. 158
2022-Jan-31
99 minutes
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"Should We Blow Sh*t Up? On Andreas Malm and 'Intelligent Sabotage'" – OaD Ep. 157
2022-Jan-28
81 minutes
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"Ideal v. Non-Ideal Theory: Charles Mills In Memoriam" – OaD Ep. 156
2022-Jan-27
81 minutes
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"What is Education Anyway? - Philosophy of Pedagogy" – OaD Ep. 155
2021-Sep-27
87 minutes
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"Just Let People Enjoy Things, Right? Right??" – OaD Ep. 154
2021-Sep-17
76 minutes
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"Guys Being Dudes: On The Health Industry" – OaD Ep. 153
2021-Sep-06
71 minutes
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"Streaming and Post-scarcity" – OaD Ep. 152
2021-Aug-12
103 minutes
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"Melancholy v. Mourning: 'Resisting Left Melancholy' by Wendy Brown" – OaD Ep. 151
2021-Aug-05
87 minutes
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"Does Your Psychology Affect Your Philosophy?" – Owls at Dawn Episode 150
2021-Jul-19
104 minutes
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"Christianity and Sexual Repression" – OaD Episode 149
2021-May-17
85 minutes
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"NFTs: Scam or Miracle?" – OaD Episode 148
2021-Mar-30
86 minutes
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"Is Jordan Peterson Really a Fascist?" YouTube Video
2021-Mar-24
1 minute
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"Judas and the Black Messiah: w/Dr. Kamasi Hill" – OaD Ep. 147
2021-Mar-22
97 minutes
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"Socialism and Marxism: Chat with Bhaskar Sunkara of Jacobin" – OaD Ep. 146
2021-Mar-15
95 minutes
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"Capitalism as Religion: Benjamin and Agamben" – OaD Ep. 145
2021-Mar-05
99 minutes
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Some Thoughts After a Family Tragedy
2021-Mar-01
28 minutes
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"Chat with Sarah Jaffe on Burnout" – OaD Ep. 144
2021-Mar-01
107 minutes
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"True West: Family Trauma, Destiny, and the Decline of America" – OaD Ep. 143
2021-Feb-11
91 minutes
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"On Burnout" – OaD Ep. 142
2021-Feb-01
97 minutes
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"Be Excellent to Each Other: The Ethics of the Bill and Ted Franchise" – OaD Ep. 141
2021-Jan-20
95 minutes
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"End of 2020 Rants and Recommendations" – OaD Ep. 140
2021-Jan-07
84 minutes
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"Datafication, Financialization, and Basketball?" – OaD Ep. 139
2020-Dec-08
75 minutes
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"Can Sound Save Us?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 138
2020-Nov-30
108 minutes
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*** Special Announcement: OUR MERCH IS HERE!!!! ***
2020-Nov-25
2 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's *Fields of Sense* Ch. 5" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 137
2020-Nov-23
74 minutes
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"David Graeber In Memoriam: Army of Altruists" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 136
2020-Nov-09
97 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's *Fields of Sense* Ch. 4" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 135
2020-Oct-28
104 minutes
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"QAnon: The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 134
2020-Oct-20
111 minutes
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"Empathy, Trauma, and Artistic Responsibility: The Last of Us 2" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 133
2020-Oct-07
104 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's *Fields of Sense* Ch. 3" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 132
2020-Sep-15
101 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's Fields of Sense Ch. 2 " – Owls at Dawn, Episode 131
2020-Aug-10
106 minutes
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"Tearing Down Statues: Protests and Iconoclasm" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 130
2020-Jul-06
103 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's *Fields of Sense* Ch. 1" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 129
2020-Jun-25
112 minutes
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"Michael Jordan, Great and Crazy" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 128
2020-Jun-17
80 minutes
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"Parliamentary Book Club: Markus Gabriel's *Fields of Sense* Intro" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 127
2020-May-27
93 minutes
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"From Socialism to... Christianity?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 126
2020-May-19
94 minutes
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"The Politics of Certainty v. A Politics of Uncertainty" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 125
2020-May-11
101 minutes
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"Inventing the Future: The Film" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 124
2020-Apr-29
116 minutes
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"The 'Rona Ep" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 123
2020-Apr-21
106 minutes
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"Pop Music, Politics, and Capitalist Realism" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 122
2020-Apr-08
99 minutes
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"Academia Sucks... or Does it?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 121
2020-Mar-29
90 minutes
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"Courage: An Outdated Concept?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 120
2020-Feb-26
83 minutes
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"Nihilism, the Suburbs, and Redemptive Music: Interview w/Lars Iyer" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 119
2020-Feb-03
112 minutes
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"A Romantic Critique of Capitalism? "We Have Never Been Disenchanted'" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 118
2020-Jan-28
117 minutes
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"What's Going on in Iran? US-Iran War Games?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 117
2020-Jan-22
100 minutes
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"Star Wars is NOT Cinema" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 116
2020-Jan-12
106 minutes
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*BONUS EPISODE* "How to Deal with Life if it's Meaningless"
2020-Jan-06
39 minutes
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"The End of the Decade Wrap-Up: From Philosophy to Film and Beyond" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 115
2019-Dec-23
90 minutes
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"Election Madness!!! What Happened in the UK? And What's Up with the US?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 114
2019-Dec-20
89 minutes
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"What Makes Life Worth Living?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 113
2019-Dec-09
93 minutes
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"Are We Responsible to Future Generations?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 112
2019-Dec-02
88 minutes
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"Making Babies is Wrong: On Anti-Natalism" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 111
2019-Nov-25
97 minutes
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"Females: Everyone is Female and Everyone Hates it?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 110
2019-Nov-18
92 minutes
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"Parasite: The Film Leftists Wanted Joker to Be" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 109
2019-Nov-11
100 minutes
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"A Catholic Case for Communism" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 108
2019-Nov-05
108 minutes
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"Sex is Everything" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 107
2019-Oct-28
94 minutes
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"Chile in Crisis: What? Why? How? And What's Next?" – Owls at Dawn, Bonus Episode
2019-Oct-22
151 minutes
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*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*
2019-Oct-21
3 minutes
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"Joker: Profound or Confused?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 106
2019-Oct-21
102 minutes
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"Avoid Error or Remain Open to Truth? James' 'The Will to Believe'" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 105
2019-Oct-14
94 minutes
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"What is Empirical?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 104
2019-Oct-07
77 minutes
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"What Does it Mean to Care?" – Owls at Dawn, Episode 103
2019-Sep-30
92 minutes
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