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Travis and Andrew discuss the rock and metal songs that have achieved a billion or more streams on Spotify. Along the way they discuss their own personal relationships with music. Can Andrew guess any of the songs on the list? Can Travis carry a tune? Listen to find out.

Thanks to Louder for their article.

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The movie theater business suffered a near fatal blow with COVID lockdowns. Has the business permanently changed? Or will people always want to experience blockbusters in the presence of complete strangers? What upcoming movies are likely to be hits and what are likely to be busts?

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After a super long hiatus, we're back with a focused discussion on some recent Supreme Court decisions that have gotten people talking. Join us as we discuss student loan forgiveness, affirmative action, gay wedding websites, and if it's healthy to pay too much attention to politics.

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Roughly a year ago, the Rampant Discourse crew had a spirited email discussion that was sparked by two articles on the topic of wealth inequality. One of the articles was a ProPublica article about how the wealthy lower their tax bills, and the other was a Bloomberg article about how the 90% are borrowing from the 1%. We decided we had enough differences of opinion that it could make for an interesting podcast. The end result was two hours of content, so whether or not it is interesting, at least it's long. Sorry for sitting on this for so long, but we hope you enjoy it.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this episode, we'll be discussing the eighth generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 2014 and 2020, the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch, among others.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this episode, we'll be discussing the seventh generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 2006 and 2013, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and the Nintendo DS, among others.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this episode, we'll be discussing the sixth generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 1999 and 2005, the PlayStation 2, the original Xbox, and the Gamecube, among others.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this super-sized episode, we'll be discussing the fifth generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 1993 and 1998, the Nintendo 64, and the Playstation among others.

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We're back from our incredibly long hiatus with a coincidentally timely episode. A few months ago we decided to continue our book club series by reading the graphic novel Maus. With the work in the news recently, we decided it was time to finally publish what we recorded. Please note: Since we recorded this months ago there will be no discussion of the current controversy, but we hope you enjoy our thoughts on the book nonetheless. Disagree with our take? Please feel free to continue the discourse on our website, Discord, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this episode, we'll be discussing the fourth generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 1988 and 1992, the SNES, Gameboy, and Sega Genesis, among others.

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Video games played a big role in the formative years of the Rampant Discourse crew, so it was only a matter of time before we decided to record a series on what we consider to be the best video games of all time. Join us as we discuss which games had the best story, were the most fun with friends, elicited the most feelings, and other superlatives. In this episode, we'll be discussing the third generation of video games, which includes PC Games between the years of 1983 and 1987, and the Nintendo Entertainment System, among others.

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Paul is going solo in the inaugural episode of a new podcast series: Bad Takes. The internet is full of bad takes on some of the popular media of the day. Paul tackles one of these that has cropped up in the fourth episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Is John Walker the real villain of the series? Listen to Paul's take, and if you disagree, let him know and continue the discourse on our website, Discord, Twitter, or Facebook.

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It's been a few months since the Rampant Discourse crew discussed what we were watching, playing, reading, and listening to. Join Paul and Travis as they discuss the media they have been consuming recently. We discuss everything from Disney+ TV shows and discontinued Nintendo Switch games to different ways of educating kids and the greatness of Ted Danson.

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Travis and Andrew are back to continue our book discussion series. This time around they are discussing the Alan Moore classic: From Hell. Listen to in hear their thoughts, including how it is relevant and applicable to our modern times.

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One year ago, the United States was just starting to take COVID seriously. Paul and Andrew met (in person!) to discuss our thoughts on the pandemic. One year later, and we haven't seen each other in person since, but we decided to meet virtually to talk about where the world has gone since then. What were we wrong about? What did we get right? Have the lockdowns been worth it? What do we think of the government response? Have our thoughts changed on price gouging? Listen in to find out.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up, and the final installment of our series? The year 2009.

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After a brief hiatus, the Rampant Discourse crew gets together to discuss the media they have been consuming recently. Listen in as we discuss the games, movies, books, and more that has caught our fancy lately. You might be surprised at where the conversation goes: such as a too long discussion of the 90s movie The Fugitive and a rant about how Star Wars might not be all that great.

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After a 2020 that I think most can agree was below average, there was a lot of optimism for 2021. It didn't take long for the fit to hit the shan. Between unrest at the Capitol Building (sedition? an attempted coup? insurrection?), the President of the United States getting banned from all the social media platforms, and renewed calls for impeachment, there's been a lot of political developments in just a week and a half. Join Paul and Andrew as they convene for an emergency podcast to discuss recent developments.

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The 2020 United States Presidential election is over... or is it? Join the Rampant Discourse crew as we discuss the key takeaways from the election. Will Trump leave office peacefully? Is there any evidence of voter fraud or other conspiracies? Should Democrats be disappointed by the outcome? What do we take away from the increased turnout and the breakdown by gender and ethnic groups? Where does Trump rank among all US Presidents? We discuss all of this and more in this episode.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2008.

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden just had their televised shouting match which was being billed as a debate. What were our takeaways? Did Biden win by being the least abrasive? Were any minds changed? What do we think about the current situation with the vacant Supreme Court seat and potential court packing of a Biden administration? Did Trump miss an opportunity to attack teacher's unions? Is Facebook to blame for the divisiveness of our political discourse? Be sure to stick around to listen to Andrew's bleak prediction for the outcome of the election and how 2020 might end.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2007.

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We're children of the 80's, and as a result, the time traveling adventures of Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore" Logan have a soft spot in (most of) our hearts. Incredibly, after 30 years, Bill and Ted are back in an unlikely third movie. In preparation, the Rampant Discourse crew decided they would do a watch party of the original movie: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and re-learn the importance of being excellent to each other.

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It's the most important election of our lifetimes... again! Join the Rampant Discourse crew as we discuss all the important election developments over the past few months. Was Kamala Harris an inspired pick for VP? Is Biden a good candidate for a time period with increased scrutiny on over-policing? Is he a good candidate at all? Does Trump have a chance to win? What about third parties? How will turnout look in the age of COVID-19? We discuss all of this and more.

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We're back from a brief hiatus with a new podcast episode! We've often tossed around the idea of a book club where we all read a book and then discuss it. We finally took the leap and this is the first episode of what we hope might end up being a recurring series. For our first book, we decided on The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin in the hopes that it might feel more relevant and timely considering what is going on in the country right now. Tune in to hear what we thought.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2006.

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There's been a lot of talk recently about what social media companies like Twitter and Facebook can, and should do in terms of censoring speech on their platforms, specifically as it relates to President Trump. Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg seem to have conflicting ideas of how to proceed, while Trump has begun threatening increased regulation. Listen in to hear what the Rampant Discourse crew thinks about the whole mess, along with how this all relates to a little thing called "Section 230".

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The Rampant Discourse crew is trying something a little new with this episode: A grab bag episode where we discuss a variety of things. Topics covered:

Xbox Game Pass

Inequality in the time of Coronavirus

Stimulus

How much is human life worth?

Things referenced in the episode:

Fowl language comic

How Much is a Human Life Actually Worth?

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

Note: This episode was originally recorded in May.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2005.

Continue the discourse on our website, Discord, Twitter, and Facebook.


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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2004.

Continue the discourse on our website, Discord, Twitter, and Facebook.


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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2003.

Continue the discourse on our website, Discord, Twitter, and Facebook.


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Our recurring series where we discuss what media we are consuming continues! Listen in to our second episode of the series to find out the books, music, games, (not so much movies) and more that the Rampant Discourse crew has been consuming lately.

Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago (hence April being in the name).

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Even though it was only a month ago, a lot has happened since the last Democratic Presidential debate. Join Andrew and Paul as they discuss Justin Amash finally announcing that he is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination for president, the Tara Reade allegations against Joe Biden, and if social distancing measures might impact the upcoming election.

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It's been about a month since the Rampant Discourse crew met to discuss the Coronavirus pandemic and the effect that it has (and will) have on society, the economy, and more. We're back (this time remotely) to continue that discussion. Does this pandemic disprove libertarianism as a political philosophy? Or confirm it? What's the deal with masks? How will society be permanently changed from this extended quasi-lockdown? When do we think this all might end? Listen in to find out our answers to all of these questions and more.

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A little over 3 months ago, the Rampant Discourse crew embarked on a journey to improve their physical fitness by crafting a workout (and in some cases, nutrition) regimen customized to their lifestyle with the goal of keeping each other accountable throughout. How did this Fitness Dare go? Did COVID-19 derail everything? What was easy? What was hard? Who looks better in a mirror now? Listen in to find out!

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2002.

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It's been a rough couple of weeks for the stock market, as measures taken to combat COVID-19 have effectively shut down large sections of the US economy. Thanks to social distancing, Paul goes solo for this episode to discuss his reaction the historically severe stock market drop and the moves he has been making (or not making) in his own portfolio.

Check out Paul vs the Market.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up? The year 2001.

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Our series on the movies of the 1990s went so well that we decided to bring the crew back together for another decade. Join the Rampant Discourse crew (with a special guest contributor) in the continuation of the series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 2000s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. First up? The year 2000.


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Coronavirus has caused the American economy to grind to a halt as schools and workplaces shut down and people are urged to practice social distancing. Millions of people now face the uneasy idea of an indefinite future stuck at home and looking for sources of entertainment. What better time, then, for a Rampant Discourse podcast chock-full of ideas!? Listen in to the first episode of what we hope will be a recurring series to find out the movies, books, music, games, and more that the Rampant Discourse crew has been consuming lately.

Note: Despite the seemingly fortuitous timing, we actually recorded this episode before the Coronavirus situation blew up the way it has in the United States, which is why you likely won't hear us referencing it much.


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The Coronavirus is all over the news lately, along with suggestions for "social distancing", washing hands, and avoiding touching your face. Paul and Andrew discuss how Coronavirus might be the biggest event since 9-11 and what effects it will have on the US economy going forward.

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The March 2020 democratic presidential debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders happened with the backdrop of Coronavirus and a tanking stock market. Join Paul and Andrew as they discuss what who won and who lost and what it all means for the 2020 presidential election.

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Super Tuesday has come and gone, and the Democratic field has been whittled down to just a few contenders. Paul and Andrew are joined by Travis and Gurkie to discuss where the Democratic race stands now. Which candidate has the best shot at unseating Trump? Is Biden the favorite now? Stick around until the end to hear some interesting, and potentially libelous, election day stories.


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The February 2020 democratic presidential debate saw the field reduced to six and the introduction of Michael Bloomberg. Paul was unavailable, so Andrew Riley brought on a guest to discuss the fireworks at the NBC/MSNBC Nevada Debate and what this means for the election coming into the Nevada Caucuses, South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up, and last in the series, is 1999.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1998.


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Andrew and Paul try something new and decide to record a podcast while watching the results of the 2020 Iowa Caucus as they come in. If you're reading this description, you might already realize the problems that arose. Listen in as we discuss our predictions for the Iowa Caucus and how it will affect the race for the Democratic nomination and the 2020 election.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1997.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1996.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1995.


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The seventh televised democratic presidential debate of 2019/2020 presidential election happened on January 14th. Once again, Andrew and Paul watched the debates so you wouldn't have to. What were the big moments? Who has the best chance to win the Iowa Caucus and who is best positioned to beat Trump? Listen in to find out what we think.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1994.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1993.


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Paul and Travis return to look back on their NFL season preview. Which picks do they get to crow about, and which should make them eat crow? What interesting storylines emerged throughout the season and what teams are we keeping an eye on for next year? We end with our updated playoff picks and who we think has the best shot at winning the Super Bowl.


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Paul and Gurkie return to discuss their reactions to the end of the nonology: Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Did we think it was a fitting end to the trilogy? To the entire Skywalker saga? What worked and what didn't? Listen in to hear our thoughts.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1992.


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After 40+ years and multiple trilogies, the Skywalker saga will be coming to an end with the upcoming Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. After a divisive 8th installment, can Disney stick the landing and end the series on a high note? What kind of surprises does the last movie have in store? Will Kylo Ren be redeemed? Will Rey turn to the darkside? Will Reylo become reality? Who will live? Who will die? Listen in to hear our thoughts on what might happen in The Rise of Skywalker.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. Next up is 1991.


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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies of the 1990s as well as the ones that they feel have been most influential. First up? 1990.


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The fifth televised democratic presidential debate of 2019 happened on November 20th. Once again, Andrew and Paul watched the debates so you wouldn't have to. This time, we tried to limit ourselves to a discussion shorter than the debate itself. What were the big moments? Who do we think are on track to pick up some delegates once the primaries start? Listen in to find out what we think.

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OK Boomer is a catchphrase and internet meme which has recently gained popularity as a way to reference the tension between the baby boomer and millennial generations. Join the Rampant Discourse crew on a meandering discussion over lunch about generations: Which do we associate with? What are the first major events we remember? And does it even make sense to divide people up based on the year they were born?


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With the recent launch of Apple TV+ and the upcoming launch of Disney+, the video streaming wars are about to enter a new phase. Which services have what it takes to survive and which might fall by the wayside? Are there upcoming shows that look intriguing enough to convince us to sign up for a new service? How many streaming services are too many and should we go back to the good old days of cable bundles? Listen in to find out our thoughts.


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A super-sized field of 12 candidates taking the stage in one night deserves a super-sized episode discussing all of the important topics covered during the debate. Join Paul and Andrew as they discuss the winners and losers and memorable moments of the fourth Democratic debate.


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The Rampant Discourse crew tackle the thorny topic of cancel culture. How do we define it? Is it a long overdue force for good, or a runaway movement that has gone too far?


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And then there were 10. Paul and Andrew return to discuss the third democratic presidential debate of 2019.


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Paul and Travis discuss the upcoming NFL season. Which teams do we think have improved over the off-season and which have taken a step back? Get your bookie on the phone* and find out who we think will win each division and which teams will snag wildcard spots, along with who we think will meet in the Super Bowl.

*Don't actually make any bets based on our predictions. Rampant Discourse is not responsible for any gambling losses as a result of following our picks.


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The Rampant Discourse crew discuss the intersection of gaming and parenting. How are they introducing their kids to video games and board games? Which ones do they recommend? Do they let their kids win or relentlessly crush them? Listen to find out.


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An interview with Paul's daughter, Talia, on the Democratic debate.


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Paul and Andrew return to provide commentary on the two nights of the second democratic presidential debate.


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With the President recently hosting a Social Media Summit to discuss the possible censoring of conservative voices, social media has been in the news a lot lately. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as we discuss the impact of social media on our society. Some of us are enthusiastic users of social media with little to no privacy concerns while others have... different opinions.


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With the President recently hosting a Social Media Summit to discuss the possible censoring of conservative voices, social media has been in the news a lot lately. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as we discuss the impact of social media on our society. Some of us are enthusiastic users of social media with little to no privacy concerns while others have... different opinions. 


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With the President recently hosting a Social Media Summit to discuss the possible censoring of conservative voices, social media has been in the news a lot lately. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as we discuss the impact of social media on our society. Some of us are enthusiastic users of social media with little to no privacy concerns while others have... different opinions.


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The full, largely unedited interview with Nandi and Pri discussing reactions to the first Democratic Presidential Debate of 2019.


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After having gone over both night's debates, Paul and Andrew rank the 20 candidates that were on stage based on who is most likely to get the Democratic nomination.


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Paul and Andrew recap the second night of the first Democratic presidential debate of 2019. Whose stock is up and whose stock is down? 


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Paul and Andrew recap the first night of the first Democratic presidential debate of 2019. Whose stock is up and whose stock is down?


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Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we've read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance.

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Tao Te Ching

The Future of Ideas by Lawrence Lessig

What Has Government Done To Our Money? by Murray N. Rothbard


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Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we've read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance.

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Your Money Or Your Life by Vicki Robin

Healer by F. Paul Wilson

Please Understand Me by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates


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Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we've read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance.

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Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol

The Misenchanted Sword by Lawrence Watt-Evans

Killer Angels by Michael Shaara


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Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we've read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance.

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Neuromancer by William Gibson

One Two Three… Infinity by George Gamow

Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt


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Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we've read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance.

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Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand


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April is financial literacy month. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as Travis discusses the book Your Money or Your Life and how he has used the lessons he has learned in his own personal finances. This is part 3 of 3. Here are links to the Anna Maria Lusardi 3 Question Financial Literacy Quiz mentioned at the beginning of the series and PaulvstheMarket which is mentioned at the end. We hope you enjoy the discourse.


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April is financial literacy month. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as Travis discusses the book Your Money or Your Life and how he has used the lessons he has learned in his own personal finances. This is part 2 of 3. Here are links to the Anna Maria Lusardi 3 Question Financial Literacy Quiz mentioned at the beginning of the series and PaulvstheMarket which is mentioned at the end. We hope you enjoy the discourse.


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April is financial literacy month. Join the Rampant Discourse crew as Travis discusses the book Your Money or Your Life and how he has used the lessons he has learned in his own personal finances. This is part 1 of 3. Here are links to the Anna Maria Lusardi 3 Question Financial Literacy Quiz mentioned at the beginning of the series and PaulvstheMarket which is mentioned at the end. We hope you enjoy the discourse.


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A few members of Rampant Discourse saw Avengers: Endgame opening night and recorded a very spoiler filled reaction podcast. Did they like it? What worked and what didn't? Where does the MCU go from here? Can Andrew ever not refer to the infinity stones as the soul stones? Final warning: The podcast is incredibly spoiler filled so please don't listen until you've seen the movie since this is definitely something you want to experience as unspoiled as possible. The episode is almost completely unedited in the interests of getting it out as soon as possible, so apologies for any poor sound quality.

If you're looking for Paul and Andrew's (spoiler free) thoughts and predictions heading into Endgame to see how they did, you can check it out on our fourth episode. 


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Paul and Andrew discuss their theories on the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. Who will live? Who will die? Who will come back to life and who will stay dead? Listen on to find out.


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The first ever Rampant Discourse podcast (part 3)! Join the co-founders as they discuss:

Waning interest in the NFL

Where in the Association is LeBron James?

Kids and their music these days

Would Mass Effect make a good Netflix series?

How big are video games?

Renting versus owning content

Video game recommendations

Book recommendations

More game recommendations

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 


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The first ever Rampant Discourse podcast (part 2)! Join the co-founders as they discuss:

How should journalists cover Trump

Republicans standing up to Trump

Congress abdicating responsibility

Gerrymandering

Congressional elections

New Year's Resolutions

The Last Jedi


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The first ever Rampant Discourse podcast! Join the co-founders as they discuss:

How to drink Guinness

Voting

Copyright

Netflix

Media Content

Renting vs Buying content

Politics of Amazon

Conscious Capitalism 


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