The Philosophical Geminis: Recent Episodes
Sydney & Hayley Hunt
Sydney has a new project, and she's taking the listeners along for the ride! Hear a bit of Sydney's interview with Mamaw Bobbie, part of her "Mini-Memoir" project. These two ladies talk about sexism in the 1950s and 60s and how Mamaw Bobbie continuously tries to unlearn racism and prejudice.
In recognition of the Day of Solidarity with Belarus, Sydney summarizes the situation in Belarus and shares ways you can show your support!
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53776461
Send letters to political prisoners: prisoners.spring96.org
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@tsihanouskaya
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@NowBelarus
The Geminis talk imbolc, Candlemas, and Groundhog day.
We also hear a little about Hayley's new Camp Kessem season!! To learn more about this awesome mission and to donate, head to CampKessem.org
The Geminis discuss "honor", "dignity", and proper spelling in today's episode. Additionally, Hayley shares her dramatic Valentine's Day plans and Sydney explains the scariest game to ever come from Tumblr.
Sources:
http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/cultural-psychology/culture-of-honor/#:~:text=A%20culture%20of%20honor%20is,many%20times%20across%20the%20world.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5145876/
CW: body dysmorphia, dieting, disordered eating, body image
The Geminis discuss beauty standards throughout the decades and why and how they evolve. Hayley also discusses her burning hatred of low-rise jeans and both Geminis wonder, "What should we call nonbinary royalty?"
Sources: http://tiny.cc/noa8tz
Argh, matey! The Geminis are just “vobin’” as they discuss whether it’s better to be a “jack of all trades, master of none” or a “master of one”. Or is it a dinosaur that has lots of fun?
Sources:
https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling#t-730896
http://www.metalearn.net/articles/jack-of-all-trades
The Geminis talk New Year's resolutions and why their boy Epictetus has the BEST framework to use while setting them. Hayley also teaches Sydney what it means to "simp" and why in 2021, there will be no simpin', only pimpin'. But also, pimping is bad, so really they're just gonna see what happens.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/9mk7tz
The Geminis read listener submissions about the great things that happened in 2020, what listeners learned, and what goals they have for 2021!
Ho ho ho and all that stuff! It's our last TPG episode before Christmas, and the Geminis talk Christmas trivia and folklore!
Hayley is drowning in finals week assignments, so Sydney takes this opportunity to talk break ups and being single in 2020 AND during the holidays.
Did you know that Betty White is older than toast? Wait... we mean sliced bread. In today's episode, the Geminis discuss the origins of Christmas and list all the ways that Puritans were just the worst. Also, did you know that the Romans were really anti-mosquito? Well, kind of...
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas
The Geminis answer some fun, dark, and wacky "Would You Rather" questions. They also learn some new vocabulary at Sydney's expense and ask way too many clarifying questions.
What are the "Holiday Blues"? What causes them? How is the COVID-19 pandemic going to affect our holiday cheer? The Geminis discuss these questions and more in this episode.
Sources:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/201712/what-we-know-about-the-holiday-blues%3famp
https://healthland.time.com/2013/12/18/why-the-holidays-dont-make-everyone-feel-so-jolly/
It's Thanksgiving week for us Americans, and the Geminis talk free will and pumpkin-based vigilantism. Are humans freer than animals? Do humans have free will? Or is it just an illusion? The Geminis will answer these questions (with their opinions, of course) and talk a little turkey!
Sources:
https://www.projectinspire.com/articles/1398/animals-and-free-will/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Determinism#With_free_will
How was the universe created? Can religion and science be friends? Do first-graders need to be educated on fence safety? The Geminis answer all these questions and more in this episode!
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/origins-of-the-universe/#:~:text=The%20best%2Dsupported%20theory%20of,by%20an%20ancient%20explosive%20force.
"A rose called by any other name..."
The Geminis talk "names" in today's episode. Can your name affect how you look? How your personality develops? How you're perceived?
Also, we hear about Hayley's latest procrastinated project and Sydney's flaky skin (it's handled now, okay?!).
Sources:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/201602/6-ways-your-name-influences-your-decisions%3famp https://medium.com/mental-gecko/how-names-affect-our-personality-appearance-and-who-we-become-a06c147c1165 https://qz.com/1050340/the-name-youre-given-as-a-child-can-shape-your-face-as-an-adult/amp/
Safe travels, dudes! Today, the Geminis discuss All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Sydney explains the historical events that led to the formation of these holidays, while Hayley explains why she has a St. Christopher necklace when she doesn't even surf (they'll explain it). We'll also learn how Sydney broke her big toe and hear all about Hayley's new alarm clock.
Spooky Season is still upon us! In this episode, The Philosophical Geminis welcome our good friends and fellow podcasters, The Cinema Rolls! This group of gal pals grades Hollywood on its representation of mental health issues in movies (spoiler: it's not great). We'll also learn just how far one of the Cinema Rolls would go to bid adieu to her mental illness and we'll listen to the other fangirl over Christopher Nolan.
"Don't go burnin' my heart!"
In this episode, Sydney discusses the origins of three Halloween characters: vampires, werewolves, and witches. The Geminis also discuss the psychological and sociological reasoning behind the formation of these folklore characters. Oh, and it wouldn't be a TPG episode if the sisters didn't go on a rant about celebrity crushes!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/if20tz
Sydney talks the history of Halloween in the Geminis' first episode celebrating Spooky Season!! From 2000 years ago to the present day, she covers how the holiday has evolved and what societies have gained and lost throughout those two millennia. You'll also learn about how Sydney plans to annoy the living sh*t out of Hayley when she moves back into their parents' house in a couple of weeks and how Hayley is ever-so proficient in American history.
Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween#Christian_religious_observances
It's time to travel to the opposite end of the personality spectrum as last week; we're talking about extroversion! Hayley gives us the history of and science behind extroversion while Sydney's brain short-circuits trying to come up with the word "oxymoron". We also examine the traumas endured by Hayley's tailbone over the past 21 years.
Source: https://positivepsychology.com/introversion-extroversion-spectrum/
It's time for another listener submission episode! The Geminis asked for your spookiest stories, and you all delivered! This episode features a surprise guest: the spooky-ooky kitty Narcissa!
It's time to talk about one of Sydney's favorite psychological topics: INTROVERSION. Sydney gives us the rundown on the history of the term, its application in modern society, and how the brain of an introvert functions, while Hayley simply imagines herself walking down Main Street, USA with corndog in hand.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/1i3ysz
Hayley is back and we couldn't be happier! In this episode, the Geminis discuss why some women say they hate women and/or prefer to hang out with men and why the ridiculous phrase "You're not like other girls" is so freaking annoying. Also, Sydney shares about her latest Amazon purchases and Hayley regales us all with the story of how her guy friends took care of a boy that had broken her heart.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/ajixsz
This episode is a little (a lot) different. Hayley is having some major internet issues and is also on the verge of a mental breakdown, so like a good big sister, Sydney steps in to handle things. Since there's no opportunity for witty banter, Sydney decides to share five quotes and give her take on them. It's just her talking into the void with her Benedict Cumberbatch painting, but fear not: the littlest Gemini will be back next week!
Quotes: http://tiny.cc/ncvusz
It's the final episode in Hayley's dream series! She discusses the history of lucid dreaming and how researchers induce this in a lab setting. We'll also hear from Sydney's coworker and friend, Bridget, to hear how lucid dreaming affects those with narcolepsy. Oh, and by the way, hopefully you like cicadas... because they have a LOT to say on this subject, apparently.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/hfyssz
The Geminis share their latest listener submissions about crazy/funny vacation stories followed by WAY too many of their own stories because, well, GEMINIS. Would you really expect anything else?
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Hayley forgot she was supposed to teach us about lucid dreaming, so Sydney steps in to continue the conversation about dreams by discussing the most common dreams in the United States and their interpretations. You'll also get to hear from the Geminis' mom to solve a disagreement between the two (spoiler: Hayley wins).
Sources: https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-your-dreams-2795935
https://amerisleep.com/blog/americas-common-recurring-dreams/
It's episode 2 in Hayley's Dream Series! Today, Hayley teaches us about sleep paralysis and the little sleep paralysis demon who wants you to follow him on Twitter. You'll also hear all about Sydney's date with a Scorpio and Hayley's bad sleep hygiene.
Source: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis
It's the moment you've all been waiting for... HAYLEY IS LEADING AN EPISODE! In this episode, Hayley teaches us about the history of dream research to prepare us for her dream series. You'll also hear Sydney complain about Freud (again) and hear about how Hayley might have dreams that really DO come true.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/xv2osz
In the final episode in the Geminis' series on ethics, the discussion is meta AF... as in Metaethics. The sisters discuss the least well-defined school of ethical thought while also venting about how much they miss Holiday World and the lazy river mushroom.
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This is round 3 of the Geminis' series on Ethics! This week, Sydney and Hayley discuss Virtue Ethics, a school of ethical thought that pre-dates the Enlightenment (where we were last week) and actually spans back all the way to Ancient Greece! You'll also learn more than you needed to know about Hayley's sinuses and two front teeth; lucky you!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/6famsz
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It's time for another listener submission episode! In this episode, the Geminis share some crazy/scary/wtf dreams from their listeners. And, of course, it wouldn't be a TPG episode if the Geminis didn't share their own stories (cause GEMINI, duh).
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The Geminis have some announcements, explanations, and embarrassing stories for everyone in this episode! They'll also be speaking on the second ethical theory in their series: Deontological/Kantian ethics! You'll also get to hear about Hayley's awkward Tinder conversation (spoiler: the guy is NOT studying to be a chiropractor) and learn about their parents' personal brands.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/lrlksz
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Let's talk about ethics, babyyyyy! In this episode, the Geminis start their series on ethics by discussing a branch of ethics called Utilitarianism. You'll get to hear Sydney explain the theory and give Hayley the time of her life by challenging her with some ethics brainteasers. You'll also learn why their Grandma Bobbie is currently upset with Hayley and how she almost killed a stray cat.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/28tcsz
And that's a wrap on the Mental Health Awareness Series! In this final episode, the Geminis share quotes about mental health with each other and have a freestyle philosophical conversation. We'll also learn about Sydney's past and present drinking habits and about Hayley's exciting Independence Day activities.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/da0yrz
In this episode, the Geminis battle some technical/sound issues (thanks summer storms), but overall they still get to share some pretty hilarious rants from their listeners!
In the third episode of their Mental Health Awareness series, the Philosophical Geminis discuss Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Sydney discusses the disorder in adults while Hayley explains how the disorder manifests in children and how classrooms can be modified to better accommodate anxious children. You'll also get to hear Sydney's roommate Ashley pop in for a quick rant about raccoons.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/g8hirz
After Sydney's soapbox episode last week, the Geminis decided to take it down a notch, and Sydney has decided to calm the f*ck down. This week, the Geminis discuss depression and its relationship to the current pandemic and modern capitalism. Don't worry; you'll get a healthy dose of Hayley humor to take the edge off! We promise!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/nqq3qz
This is the first episodes in The Philosophical Geminis' Mental Health Awareness Series. The Geminis will dive into the history, etiology, treatment, and cultural issues regarding OCD in hopes of breaking down stereotypes and opening the door for further conversation on this illness. You'll also get to learn about Sydney's strong feelings regardin sauceless chicken nuggets and about how popular Hayley is.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/1nhtqz
Hello philosophical and comical friends! In this episode, we share some of our listeners' best/worst Karen encounters. From the local grocery store to Disney World, you'll hear about Karens from all over.
Does absolute power corrupt absolutely? This is the question that The Philosophical Geminis will seek to answer on this episode. You'll also get to hear about why Sydney can't look her neighbors in the eye anymore and why Hayley will always be "Team Cap" (she provides a very eloquent explanation).
Sources: http://tiny.cc/6bk2pz
What is the "self"? It's a question that has prompted philosophical discussion since ancient times. Today, the Geminis will discuss this topic in their new fancy recording studio (their spaceship tent) and will also discuss the quality public school lunches that they miss so much. Blast off!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/ldvnpz
Hello philosophical and comical friends! Today the Geminis will be discussing violence and whether or not it is acceptable in political revolutions. It's a bit of a tricky topic with lots of factors to consider, so you're in for a real philosophical treat with this one! You'll also get to hear Sydney call Hayley out for her lies and learn about the stress and alcoholism suffered by Sydney's laptop FBI agent!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/ks39oz
Does everybody have a little good inside them? Ducky from "The Land Before Time" says "YES". In this episode, The Philosophical Geminis discuss "evil" and ask some interesting questions:
Does evil exist?
Do evil people exist?
Was Hayley a good liar during childhood?
Also, we get our first submission from our website "Contact" page with a new topic suggestion! Hayley is not, however, in favor of this topic. Let the sisters know what you think!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/b1akoz
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger... cue Kelly Clarkson's angelic voice telling us to stand a little taller. In this episode, Sydney is bringing the research to talk about whether or not this statement is actually true. The sisters also talk about some hard times in their lives. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Philosophical Geminis episode if the sisters didn't talk about how they embarrassed themselves during the week!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/872boz
"Forgive your enemy, but remember the bastard's name..."
That's what the Scottish say. In this episode, Sydney and Hayley discuss second chances and when to give them. It's not easy, but with the help of some good ole' peer-reviewed studies, we'll get there together. They also discuss disgusting sausages and the mistreatment of Scott Lang because why not?
Sources: http://tiny.cc/ij1tnz
Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to make changes that are good for you? In this episode, we'll talk about the psychological and sociological reasons behind this issue. You'll also get to hear some embarrassing stories about Hayley and listen to Sydney slip into insanity as she struggles to get her headphones to work. Dumpster fire? Yes. Enjoyable? We like to think so!
Sources: http://tiny.cc/7b99mz
Wow, we can't believe you're listening to another episode of this. Are you okay? In this episode, we're going to discuss the psychological reasons behind why people believe in curses. You'll also get to hear Hayley obnoxiously sing and hear Sydney get a little heated about things and maybe insult people... so basically it's just a normal day for these sisters.
Sources: http://tiny.cc/5o53mz
Hello to our philosophical and comical friends! Welcome to the first episode of The Philosophical Geminis! Join us as we dive into our first topic: false memories. You'll learn all the ways that your brain ruins your perfectly good memories, and you'll also learn more than you ever wanted to know about how attracted Sydney is to Andy Samberg and how Hayley was adopted (just kidding... or am I?).
Sources: shorturl.at/fmpI1