The Sense & Theory Podcast

Sense & Theory discuss some of the shady, dishonest, and outright boneheaded practices being engaged in by some of today's top companies. The fellas look at companies like Ring, Apple, Tesla, and AT&T while applauding the quality journalism that helped drag these unsavory tactics into the sunlight.

In another grab bag episode this week, the fellas tackle an array of topics. Whats all the noise about this Virginia gun rally? Does the media hate Bernie Sanders? Is the Puerto Rican govt. hiding relief supplies? Will automation soon cause massive labor disruptions? Sense & Theory discuss all this and more!

This episode, Sense & Theory jump in the way back machine and tell a few stories from their past. The fellas hope to shed light on how some of the most pivotal (and the most trivial) moments of their lives, had a hand in shaping a belief they both share.

Sense & Theory bring a couple old friends on the show for a roundtable discussion. The fellas talk 2020 election predictions, coping with our polarized political climate, and how we can best start to heal the divides that keep us apart. So raise a glass and ring in the new year with us!

With the help of a very special guest, Sense & Theory discuss the recent string of racist incidents at Syracuse University and the ensuing protests. What's driving these displays of hate? Who are the perpetrators? And how are students and administrators handling the process of forging a way forward?

This episode Sense & Theory tackle the impeachment inquiry. The fellas sort through the Ukrainian Scandal and give their thoughts on whether Trump's actions constitute "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" or if its all just Fake News. Plus thoughts on Adam Schiff! Devin Nunes! Fiona Hill! Gordon Sondland! and musical guest Primus!... Okay, we made that last one up, but still a great episode you wont wanna miss!

Sense & Theory are back with an all new grab bag! Pennsylvania Drone Bombings! Pentagon A.I.! Baby Selling! Data Privacy! Shady Tax Collec....err wait, did you say baby selling? Yikes! Tune in to hear the fellas talk about all this and more!

Sense and Theory trade the podcasting chairs for podiums in their first ever presidential debate! Using questions culled by moderator Beanz from the recent democratic debate, the fellas square off on the tough issues and try to imagine what the kind of meaningful debate voters pine for might sound like.

What is forgiveness? After Brandt Jean's remarkable act of grace and the array of reactions to it, Sense & Theory take an in depth look at the concept of forgiveness. Looking at everything from its earliest origins to its relevance in modern day, the fellas realize that this seemingly universal concept might be one of our most misunderstood.

This episode Sense & Theory bring a longtime friend on the show to speak about his experiences living in Asia for the past ten years. The fellas talk a little bit of everything, from being an American abroad to the Hong Kong protests and Taiwanese politics. Plus China! Trump! and Parappa the Rappa 2?! Dont miss it!

Sense & Theory finally get around to finishing the grab bag from a couple episodes ago. From photoshopping mug shots to red flag laws to congressional death threats, the fellas cover an array of topics this week plus update a story they've touched on before. Dont miss it!

It's the return of Change My View! Having recently changed his stance on the death penalty, Theory attempts to convince Sense to switch sides as well. What starts as a normal Change My View however, quickly moves past facts and figures, and becomes the most emotionally intense episode the fellas have recorded to date. Don't miss this one!

In what started as a grab bag episode, Sense & Theory discuss the fires burning in the Brazilian Amazon. The fellas separate science and fact from propaganda and sensationalism to see if the mainstream narrative matches the reality on the ground. Plus, the lingering remnants of the grab bag that could've been means you get a discussion about video game loot box legislation at no extra charge!

In the aftermath of the recent shootings in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton a host of explanations and remedies have been offered to an American public that is both heartbroken and outraged. Sense and Theory dissect the narratives around some of the most popular: Video Games, Gun Control, and White Supremacy. The fellas are left to question if we're focusing our efforts in the right place or ignoring the roots of our problem to tend to the branches.

Here's a sneak peek at the type of bonus content you can gain access to on our Patreon page. In this episode Sense, Theory, and Beanzo discuss the recent Equifax settlement and what the ramifications are for any of the 147 million people affected who choose to accept the deal. In other words...OPT OUT!

Sense & Theory take a look at some recent cases involving American citizens being detained by ICE & CBP. How high a price are we willing to pay to stem illegal immigration? The fellas take on that question and Trumps latest descent into xenophobia in a jam packed episode.

Sense & Theory sets sights towards 2020 with a look at the current front runners for the democratic nomination. Alongside their reactions to the first debates, the fellas give their thoughts on the pros and cons of Biden, Sanders, Harris, Warren, and Buttigieg.

As America edges ever closer to a third Middle Eastern war, Sense and Theory take a look back at the last 70 years of U.S.-Iranian relations to determine where things went wrong. From the 1953 Coup to the "Axis of Evil" speech through the Nuclear Deal and beyond, the fellas lay out where we've been to keep us from blindly stumbling to where we're going.

Sense and Theory strike up the band and talk all things music this episode. From cassettes to mp3s, Black Star to Tyler Childers, the fellas discuss how impactful music has been in their lives, the state of the music industry and even find time to review some of their favorite songs.

This week Sense & Theory address and dismantle the arguments being made by advocates of ethnonationalism. Is ethnonationalism inherently racist? Are valid concerns driving the rise in it's popularity? The fellas attempt to definitively answer these questions and establish that (unlike people) all ideas are not created equal.