Blair gives some tips on how to stay positive during times like these. Martin gives us some statistics, and tell how you could become a "podfan"...Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Play It Again Sam! Turn the Table on National Record Store Day.Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)"Evil Woman - The American ELO"TANSTAAFLThe Romantic ManifestoAndrew Layman's Top 3 Objectivist Content RecommendationsHow Does One Lead a Rational Life in an Irrational Society?“What Can One Do?”All politics is localHumanProgress.orgSuperAbundance bookThe Roots of ProgressJason CrawfordNews sandwichOminous Parallels by Dr. Leonard PeikoffThe Cause of Hitler's GermanyThe Paper TIgerCalumet "K"Fruity Dreams about Jingle and Orchestral BellsKyrin Down's review of The Secular Foxhole podcastWelcome to The Secular Foxhole Podcast! (trailer, August 26, 2020)Podcasting 2.0...

We talk about the value 4 value model, Satoshis, and the thing about asking your listeners to become co-producers and supporters of the podcast. Blair share a positive news story about space business, and a future event for us as podcasters.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:C. Bradley ThompsonThe Redneck IntellectualPodcasting 2.0 Certified t-shirt No Agenda shopPodcasting 2.0 Explained: RSS Enhancements for the Independent PodcasterAsk and People Will GiveSupport WikipediaThe Huge Fight Behind Those Pop-Up Fundraising Banners on WikipediaTANSTAAFL, There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free LunchTheSecularFoxhole.LiveThe-Secular-Foxhole.Captivate.fmMartin's profile page on Fountain - lyceum AT fountain DOT fmBlair's profile page on Fountain - secularfoxhole AT fountain DOT fmSend a donation to Martin via PayPalSend a donation to Blair via PayPal: blairsf1 AT gmail.comKyrin Down of Mere Mortals / Value For Value podcastNew Podcast Applications3573 Satoshis (USD $1)1776 Satoshis (50 cents)221,905 Satoshis (USD $62)RANDSDAY BOOSTAGRAM

Rob Tracinski joins us for a fun discussion on current topics of interest, Including his upcoming course. Martin is giving a shout-out to supporters of the show, e.g., fellow podcaster, Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals podcast, and fellow Objectivist friend, Roland Horvath.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Prepare Ye the Way for “The Prophet of Causation”The Prophet of Causation courseSo Who Is John Galt, Anyway?: A Reader's Guide to Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"Causality Versus Duty by Ayn Rand, From Philosophy: Who Needs It“Take what you want a pay for it”Origins and development of Hebrew prophecyIs-ought problemFrancis Bacon’s “Nature, To Be Commanded, Must Be Obeyed”Why the Robots Won’t Eat UsPodcastApps.comMartin's clip on Instagram: RandsDay Boostagram of 221,905 Satoshis Martin's clip on Podverse: RandsDay Boostagram of 221,905 SatoshisEpisode 65 of The Secular Foxhole: RANDSDAY BOOSTAGRAMThe Virtue of SelfishnessPhilosophy: Who Needs...

What is the one stumbling block that has crippled mankind for more than two millennia? Tune in to find out. Martin had sent a digital telegram (boostagram) with a note and a treasure of 221,905 Satoshis, to Podcasting 2.0 podcast with Adam Curry & Dave Jones.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:RandsdayEpisode 54: RANDSDAY BOOST NUMBEROriginal SinSecond RenaissanceAyn Rand at the Ford Hall ForumEpisode 47: RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, DISINFORMATION CZAR, AND DESANTIS VERSUS DISNEYBoostagram numerologyNew podcast appsFountainPodverseLiberty boost of 1776 Satoshis2112 album by RushEpisode 64: DR. RICHARD EBELING ON LIBERALISMRichard SalsmanValue 4 ValueTrader PrinciplePodcasting 2.0 Episode 119: Bowl of NoodlesMartin (Lyceum) on Podcast Index DOT SocialAnnouncement: Direct Alby account top-up with MoonPayEpisode 40: DAVID VEKSLER ON CRYPTO

Our newest episode, the first for the New Year, features Professor Richard Ebeling, where we discuss his recent defense of Liberalism. Tune in for his penetrating insights on a number of issues.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Liberalism, True and False - Capitalism MagazineThe Importance of Liberty and the Rhetorical Misuse of Freedom - The Future of Freedom FoundationJohn Locke - BritannicaAdam Smith - The Library of Economics and LibertyLudwig von Mises - Mises InstituteFriedrich von Hayek - The Nobel PrizeThe Rise and Decline of Nations Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities by Mancur Olson - Yale University PressWhat Is the Gold Standard? Advantages, Alternatives, and History - InvestopediaBitcoin - WikipediaFor a New Liberalism by Richard Ebeling - AmazonPodverseFountainEpisode 64 (46 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on January 12, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 

Today we video chat with returning guests, James Valliant and Warren Fahy as they discuss the documentary made from their great book, Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity.(Due to an "act of God," I have published the web recording without doing any editing. ;) )Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Creating Christ: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity (book)Creating Christ documentaryEpisode 63 (48 minutes) was recorded at 2000 Central European Time, on December 17, 2022, with Boomcaster. Martin did the post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting...

For episode 62, we talk with our friend and returning guest, Andy Bernstein. His new book, Why Johnny Still Can't Read, or Write, or Understand Math - and What We Can Do About It, is our topic for the day. At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his support and boostagram with Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin).Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Why Johnny Can't Read - WikipediaWhy Johnny Still Can't Read or Write or Understand Math: And What We Can Do About It by Andrew BernsteinINTERVIEW WITH KERRY MCDONALD - episode 36 of The Secular FoxholeE. D. Hirsch - WikipediaArthur Bestor - WikipediaMary Grabar: Why I Wrote Debunking Howard Zinn - Alexander Hamilton InstituteMarva Collins - WikipediaMichael and Iara Gustafson, founders, Atlas Academy - Montessori school in Dracut, MassachusettsMicroschool Revolution dot comCliffsNotes on Ayn Rand's Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas ShruggedVarsity Tutors dot comLisa VanDamme, founder of VanDamme AcademyThe Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie WiseGenerational Wealth with

Author Ken West is our guest today. We discuss his high regard for Ayn Rand and her philosophy, and how it has enhanced his life and writing.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Ken West on TwitterKen West on MediumVeterans Day"There are no atheists in foxholes"Mandatory National Service: A Threat to Liberty by Ken WestKen West on LinkedInMatrix GazetteThe Wave that Wasn'tFord Hall ForumAyn Rand at the Ford Hall ForumThe Right to WriteGet What You Want!: Workbook to Reactivate Your Passion for Life, Find Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams by Ken WestPrimacy of Existence vs. Primacy of ConsciousnessWhy did Ayn Rand give Howard Roark orange-red hair?Your Ego: It's Your Salvation, Not Your Original Sin by Ken WestJon WosQuent Cordair Fine ArtDean KoontzEpisode 145 of EOFire podcast: Top 10 Business Books for EntrepreneursThe Copper PotEpisode 61 (34 minutes) was recorded at 1900 Central European Time, on November 11, 2022, with 

We talk about the daylight saving time, Twitter, cockroaches in politics, sad puppies waiting for a happy note, and cats.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Live streaming / video / podcasting tool, Boomcaster (Martin's referral link)TanTEAve (IV) black tea blendFuel tablets (Martin's referral link)Amy Peikoff's News SandwichSloppy Joe sandwichDagwood (Dagobert in Swedish) sandwichFountain appSupport the show: PayPal, Patreon, and BuyMeACoffeeSad puppy face...Sat Cats Club (who sent Boostagrams via a Podcasting 2.0 app) - Intergalactic Boombox podcastAnimosity Between AOC And Musk Heats Up Over Billionaire’s Twitter Takeover - ForbesErdogan says he could discuss charge for Twitter blue check with Elon Musk - ReutersNew Podcast Apps dot comThe Mark Moss Show - Elon Musk's Bid to Buy TwitterWeb inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to ‘ignore’ Web3: ‘Web3 is not the web at all’ - CNBCDAVID VEKSLER ON CRYPTO - episode 40 of The Secular Foxhole podcastPodcast Index dot socialFree Atlantis dot com

Today with returning guest Robert Tracinski who is here discussing his two recent articles on populism and illiberalism.At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his support and boostagram with Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin).Why do you think that populism is popular nowadays? Download a new podcast app, e.g., Fountain and Podverse, and create a clip of this episode.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Do the Populists Have a Point? - DiscourseThere Is a Name for Meloni’s Blend of Socialism and Nationalism - The UnPopulistPopulists in Europe – especially those on the right – have increased their vote shares in recent elections - Pew Research CenterRadical right-wing parties in Europe What’s populism got to do with it? by Jens Rydgren - John Benjamins e-PlatformTwo Big Trends - The Tracinski LetterThe Illiberal SynthesisJawboning - WikipediaThe Neo-Classical LiberalGenerational Wealth with Cryptocurrency PodcastEpisode 59 (54 minutes) was recorded at 2030 Central European Time, on October 27, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.

We are having our duo show, going through the News Sandwich Segment, Blair is sharing his book tips, and Martin is telling about a new site on value for value model, and his new September 2 print by Bosch Fawstin.You will hear how the Satanic Temple is going after abortion bans in Idaho and Indiana, a representative for communications at the United Nations is partnering with Google regarding search activity on the climate issue, and how to “Make economics great again," with a new book by Per Bylund. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Amy Peikoff's news sandwich ideaDaylight Saving Time 2022: When Does the Time Change?Satanic Temple goes after abortion bans - Axios BostonJAMES VALLIANT ON THE ROLE OF THE SUPREME COURT, ABORTION RIGHTS, AND THE SAD SITUATION IN THE SUNSHINE STATE GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION with VinayUN official at WEF: ‘We own the science & we think that the world should know it’ so ‘we partnered with Google’ to ensure only UN climate results appear - Watts Up With That?Wanted: Economic Literacy by Per Bylund - American Institute for Economic ResearchSLP416 Per Bylund - How to Think About Economics - Stephan Livera podcastHow to Think about the Economy: A Primer by Per BylundThe Numbers - Value 4 Value infoFountain appCastamatic appKyrin Down of Mere Mortals podcastValue For Value podcastSwan Bitcoin

Part 1. Professor Hicks joins us to give an overview of his brilliant exposé on Postmodernism's roots. To be continued with Part 2, later this year.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault by Stephen Hicks, Ph.D.Stephen R. C. Hicks on TwitterEpisode 57 (64 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on September 16, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. (Editor's note: The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future. I will test out the online video editor, and generate transcripts for videos in the near future, now with a new laptop, MacBook Air M2.)Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value by...

We are entering the third year of production, talking about news, the upcoming International Podcast Day on September 30, and the value for value model. You will hear stories about Trudeau in Canada, banks and car loans in Australia, and issues of neutrality and heating in Switzerland. We wrap-up the show with a feedback loop on boostagrams and how to earn, send and stream Satoshis.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Amy Peikoff's news sandwich ideaInternational Podcast DayDave LeePodcast Index SocialEXCLUSIVE LEAK: Trudeau installing weapons armouries, interrogation rooms for Ministry of Climate Change - The Counter SignalBank’s shock car loan announcement for customers - The AustralianVinay on GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTIONSputnik (news agency)Fact check: will the Swiss be jailed for heating their homes above 19°C? - SwissInfo dot chThose who cherish Swiss neutrality can kiss it goodbye. Now Switzerland Repositions as WW3 Combatant. - Vision & Global TrendsN. Korean Debt to Sweden Remains Unpaid After Four Decades - Voice of AmericaSuperabundance bookRobert TracinskiRussia Finally Admits Ukraine Can't Be Won - Good Morning, Bad News

With today's returning guest, cartoonist Bosch Fawstin, we cover how crucial the freedom of expression is and how it's being all but wiped out of men's minds. Especially here in America. This talk is not your normal blather about ideas, but a hard-hitting 'truth to power' episode. Listener beware.Martin is ending the show with a shout-out to Mere Mortals podcast and thank-you note to Kyrin Down for his boostagrams. The Secular Foxhole podcast is entering its third year of production.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andrew Bernstein and Bosch Fawstin discuss September 11, twenty years on...Curtis Culwell Center attack (2015)The Fountainhead (film)Robert SpencerDaniel PipesCharlie Hebdo shooting (2015)Steve Ditko's Mr. A"Can't We Talk About This?" - Theo van GoghAs Salman Rushdie Recovers, Renowned Writers Read Aloud From His WorkIran denies involvement in Salman Rushdie attack but justifies assaultSystemic leftismRasmus PaludanPublic burning of Koran tests Sweden's stance on freedom of expressionOmar Makram must be granted...

Martin is proposing the following number (221,905) of Satoshis for the Boostagram Numerology page on GitHub. Blair is informing about Swan Bitcoin. At the end of the episode, we announce the winner of 50,000 sats, thanks to the giveaway campaign by Fountain app, and share stats about our podcast.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:RandsdayHave a Selfish Randsday!2112 album by RushRow of Ducks: 2222 SatoshisNow, 'boosts' come with messages from your listeners - PodnewsJames CridlandOscar MerryBrian of LondonPull request on GitHubPi boost: 3142 satsHow many Satoshis make one bitcoin?221,905 Satoshis (STSH) to US Dollar (USD) - Currency WorldPodcast IndexAdam CurryDave JonesDavid Veksler on CryptoMere Mortals podcastVinay Kolhatkar, Savvy Street on FountainThe Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking

We will see who the anti-Aristotelians are and that they are anti-life and anti-happiness. Thus they are responsible for these tragedies across the past 2500 years. Do you want to be motivated by Love, or motivated by Fear. Listen and decide.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andy Clarkson on Exalted MomentsThe Six-Point Pattern Of The Anti-AristoteliansThe Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures (book)The Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures (Facebook)Don't Bite Into the Jordan Peterson MarshmallowBack to the Dark Ages with Dennis PragerAyn Rand Lexicon: AristotleHaskalahReform Movement in IsraelPlymouth RockFossil Future by Alex EpsteinJake HiderFountain appBlair on FountainMartin on FountainEpisode 53 (39 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 30, 2022, with Ringr app.. Martin did the editing, post-production, and transcript with the podcast maker, Alitu. (Update 2022-08-08. Editor's note: I am testing out the new transcript feature by Alitu. I have been using Veed.io for previous episodes, and I will test out the online video editor, and generate transcripts for videos in the near future, now with a new laptop,

Returning guest, Vinay Kolhatkar, is discussing his post, On Election Day, Australia Commits Climate Suicide.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Has Australia become Authoritaria?The Climate Change Doctrine is Part of Environmentalism, Not of Science - Václav KlausGeologist Ian Plimer On the Science and Politics of the Anti-Scientific Climate Movement"Democratic Socialists of America""Brand New Congress""Justice Democrats""350 Action"American Marxists Set the Stage for World FascismThe Secular Foxhole podcast reviewed on Value For Value podcastJake HiderThe Sliek podcastEpisode 52 (42 minutes) was recorded at 11 PM CET, on July 15, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 

In our interview with author Brian P. Simpson, we cover these important ideas from his newest book (A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society: Making the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution Fully Consistent with the Protection of Individual Rights).From Rowman & Littlefield's book page:What are individual rights? What is freedom? How are they related to each other? Why are they so crucial to human life? How do you protect them? These are some of the questions that A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society answers. The book uses Objectivist philosophy—the philosophy of Ayn Rand—to analyze subjective, intrinsic, and objective theories of rights and show why rights and freedom are objective necessities of human life. This knowledge is then used to make changes to the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Through these changes, the book shows the fundamental legal requirements of a free society and why we should create such a society. It demonstrates why a free society is morally, politically, and economically beneficial to human beings.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Brian Simpson's websiteFountain appMere Mortals podcastValue for Value podcastPodcasting 2.0 podcastTrader principleEpisode 51 (58 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 24, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, 

Pun Intended. Today we have with us Raymond Niles and Kyle Kirschling, who talk about their unique idea of Substeading. From their website: Imagine if getting to the airport were as easy as riding an elevator, if trains were as clean and comfortable as a limousine, if it took half as long to get anywhere in the city. In this paper, we show how Substeading (underground homesteading) can achieve this within a generation.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:SeasteadingHomesteadingSubsteading dot comJean Moroney, Thinking DirectionsEpisode 50 (38 minutes) was recorded at 6 : 30 PM CET, on June 5, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript will be generated by Veed.io in the near future.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the 

We talk about how the trader principle and the value for value model are linked together. Martin gives step-by-step instructions on how to use new podcasts apps like Fountain, and does a shout-out to fellow podcasters, Kyrin Down & Juan Granados. They had Dave Jones of the Podcasting 2.0 initiative on their show, Mere Mortals. We talk also about art, literature, and music. Ayn Rand's books, Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged, and Rush's album, 2112, are mentioned during the episode.Here are some excerpts from Kevin Osborne's email (April 18):Yes Blair, I thoroughly got a kick out of episode 46 which I finally got to this evening.And thank you both for the Show Notes for my episode 42. It's great what you guys do with them, and the wonderful exposure you give your guests. To me the contribution I sent was a mere pittance considering the value you gave me. By that I mean the wonderful exposure, the ongoing exposure through the show notes, and of course the sheer enjoyment of being on with you two. Yes, what I sent you was nothing by contrast. ...It's easy to say that as your fame grows, so does the potential to request a monetary return for the exposure you provide. Even then it's a tough sell, however, because everyone is so used to getting WWW content for free.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Martin's tweet to Wikimedia Foundation and Encyclopaedia BritannicaAyn Rand Lexicon: Trader PrincipleThe Case for Value 4 Value - AlbyEpisode 85 of Podcasting 2.0 podcastBoostagram numerologyFountain app - Martin's profile (Lyceum) pageThe FountainheadDave Jones | Podcasting 2.0, Value For Value & Innovative Features - Mere Mortals podcast

Today we talk with James Valliant, author of Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity. We discuss the possible bad effects of the SCOTUS leak, and the worse outcome if Roe v Wade is struck down. Then we wrap up with Disney vs. DeSantis. Martin is ending with a call-to-action regarding the new podcast app, Fountain, and is informing how you could send donations, based on the value for value model. We will pick winners in the four upcoming episodes of our show. The four winners will each get 50,000 Satoshis, to their Fountain lightning address (electronic wallet).Another call-to-action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:OriginalismClarence Thomas is right about declining respect for the Supreme Court — but wrong about its causeThe New Testament Versus the American RevolutionQuote by Barry Goldwater“Extremism,” or The Art of SmearingAbortion Is Moral dot comAyn Rand on abortionAbortion - On The Issues dot orgDeSantis Wants State Government To Control Disney World’s Special DistrictMartin Lindeskog's profile (Lyceum) on FountainFountain campaignEpisode 48 (54 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on May 19, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the 

In this episode, Martin and I discuss Atilla and the Witch Doctor, DeSantis and Disney, the new ‘Disinformation Czar,’ along with important news about an upcoming interview concerning this ‘czar,’ and some changes to the Secular Foxhole, and Podcasting 2.0. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Ukraine War: Split in Russian Orthodox churchThe Real Reason the Russian Orthodox Church’s Leader Supports Putin’s WarThe Long Holy War Behind Putin’s Political War in UkraineUkraine war: The role of the Orthodox churchesAttila and the Witch Doctor Rule Russia TodayHow ‘Attila’ and the ‘Witch Doctor’ Unite To Destroy ReasonBiden’s ‘Disinformation’ czar is latest assault on free speechSteven FeldsteinPodpage (Martin's referral link)Ron DeSantis is Viktor Orbán’s true American discipleIn DeSantis’s Banana Republic, Corporations Must Support the Party Orbanism in Florida.Limited governmentAdam Curry a.k.a the podfatherPodcasting 2.0 podcastDave Jones - Why Value For Value Is Good For Podcasting (Podcast Junkies, episode 290)Freedom of speechFountain 0.3.16 - Lightning Addresses, Fountain User Splits, Activity Notifications &...

Martin and I do a short show giving a Huge Thank You to a previous guest, who gave the show a wonderful donation. We then talk about the show’s relevance to current issues and preview future guests and discuss future plans. As a wrap-up we list different ways you could support us as podcasters, e.g., by posting reviews on Podchaser, and using new podcast apps like Fountain and Podcast Guru.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Kevin OsborneValue 4 Value podcastsTrader PrincipleRobert Tracinski on WorkismLoving Your Job Is a Capitalist Trap by Erin A. Cech - The AtlanticHow I stopped The Washington Post from canceling me and Fossil Future by Alex EpsteinPhoto of Brian P. Simpson's book, A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society Making the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution Fully Consistent with the Protection of Individual Rights.Fizzle"Average Podcast Downloads" - The Podcast HostMy tweet to Steven Feldstein, author of The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power, Politics, and Resistance.#Reviews4Good - Podchaser

Our guest today is Warren Fahy, who is here to discuss his latest novel, Magenta. Magenta is about a color-coded social credit system that has crushed the American people's spirit for decades and how three young people overturn that system. Plus, we talk about his other novels, like Fragment and The Kor. Then he mentions his touching and also terrifying engagement with the publishing industry, along with his co-writing, with frequent guest, James Valliant, of the non-fiction work, Creating Christ: How The Romans Invented Christianity. Tune in for a great show.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Warren Fahy's websiteMagentaMichael CrichtonFragmentThe KorGreat ResetEduard Habsburg-LothringenEscaping AmericaFreeAtlantis.comCreatingChrist.comWarren Fahy on GoodreadsEpisode 45 (35 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on March 18, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google...

Our show commemorates James Madison's birthday, March 16th. We recommend his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments. Then we discuss topics in our news sandwich segment, and talk about the value for value model in the podosphere.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:A Founding Father is Born on March 16, 1751James Madison Quotes About ReligionIn God We Trust motto on U.S. currencyReligious affiliations of presidents of the United StatesThomas Paine Memorial AssociationJames Madison on PBS.orgJames Madison's Montpelier in VirginiaRichard Salsman on HamiltonNews Sandwich segmentBlue Origin and Sierra Space developing commercial space stationStarlink Explained: Everything to Know About Elon Musk's Satellite Internet VentureValue4Value.ioValue 4 Value podcasts on Podcast IndexTrader PrincipleApp Making Bitcoin Payments EasierHow to top up your Fountain Wallet with BitcoinThe Secular Foxhole podcast on Fountain apppodStation on Twitter

Robert Tracinski visits us again to expand on three of his recent articles, published in Discourse Magazine. We have a stimulating, thought-provking discussion. Why don’t you listen in?Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Swiss basic income campaign sets ‘Guinness’ recordThe Case for Neo-Classical LiberalismThe Need for a Culture of AchievementIn Defense of “Workism”What Does Ayn Rand Have to Offer to Our Era?“My Work Done My Way”‘Cost Disease Socialism’ and the Crisis of Our TimeEpisode 43 (56 minutes) was recorded at 8 PM CET, on February 4, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, 

Today we talk with Kevin Osborne a local writer (Connecticut) who has written two fascinating books about America. Join us for a great discussion.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Prometheus Connection (website)The Prometheus Connection (paperback)The Prometheus Frontier (paperback)The Prometheus Connection, America’s Original Spirit: Rise, Demise, Recovery (book review by Alex Bleier)The platform of the American Capitalist PartyMutekikonEpisode 42 (35 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on January 28, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Veed.io.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value through 

Today we kick off "Rand's Day" with our "resident Philosopher" James Valliant. We discuss Miss Rand's legacy and artistic value as both a novelist and a philosopher.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, give us constructive feedback, discuss the different episodes, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:We The LivingWe The Living (film)The FountainheadRomantic realismAtlas ShruggedFor The New IntellectualFaith and ForceThe Virtue of SelfishnessNietzsche’s Influence on “The Fountainhead”Ayn Rand Contra NietzscheAyn Rand’s Evolving View of Friedrich NietzscheThe Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics: The Case Against the BrandensAyn Rand: The Playboy Interview (Singles Classic) (50 Years of the Playboy Interview)Randsday"Celebrate Randsday, February 2nd. Give yourself a gift." - Ayn Rand Myths dot comEpisode 41 (51 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on January 13, 2022, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. Transcript is provided by Veed.io.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., 

David Veksler joins the show to discuss Bitcoin basics to two extreme novices - your host and co-host. Though we barely scratch the surface, we hope this show is informative.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, give us constructive feedback, discuss the different episodes, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace! Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:David Veksler's site, The Bitcoin ConsultancyFiat moneySatoshi NakamotoBitcoin - cap of 21 million minedHODLDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3 Podcasting 2.0Streaming SatoshisGemini dot comCoinbase dot comHot wallets vs. cold walletsEl Salvador officially adopts Bitcoin as legal tender, buys $26M worthCrypto and the global financial systemThe Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central BankingThe Fiat Standard: The Debt Slavery Alternative to Human CivilizationBitcoin: Hard Money You Can't F*ck With: Why bitcoin will be the next global reserve currency Non-fungible token (NFT)Tom Brady's NFTWallet Recovery dot infoVellum dot capitalEpisode 40 (29 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on December 17, 2021, with 

Vinay Kolhatkar joins us to discuss the latest ‘bad’ news from Australia , among other similar topics.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:2021 Index of Economic Freedom - The Heritage FoundationTwo centuries of law guide legal approach to modern pandemic - American Bar AssociationHow much authority do state and local officials have during a health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic?Treatment for COVID-19 using Methylene Blue - Dr. Deepak GolwalkarSuspended Texas doctor who promoted ivermectin as Covid treatment resigns from hospital - NBC NewsNeed for vaccine aspiration confirmed, why is this not being done - Dr. John CampbellPhysicist David Harriman on the Savvy Street Show discussing conspiracy hypotheses, the 2020 presidential election, and the Deep State with Vinay Kolhatkar.The Dish (film)Episode 39 (47 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on December 3, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. Transcript is provided by Veed.io.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps,...

Professor, economist, and author Richard Salsman stops by the foxhole to discuss his latest book, “Where Have All The Capitalists Gone?”Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Richard Salsman's websiteWhere Have All the Capitalists Gone?: Essays in Moral Political EconomyRand’s Ethics and Say’s LawAmerica at Her Best Is HamiltonianSupply-Side EconomicsHarvard University names a devout ATHEIST as its new head chaplain who describes himself as 'humanist rabbi': Ivy League school says it's catering to the 40% of students who are NOT religious or agnosticEpisode 38 (66 minutes) was recorded at 9 : 30 PM CET, on November 26, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value (Bitcoin payments) through Satoshi streams. You could also listen to our podcast on our own standalone app, by download it for free on Apple App Store and Google Play.

Today we tour Greece, both ancient and modern, with Robert Begley, as he relates his experiences while traveling there.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Adventures in Greek Mythology, Philosophy, History, and Reality - Robert-Begley.comLyceumEudaimoniaMartin's username on Twitter, LyceumPeripatos300 (film)Hemispheres by RushAristotle's LagoonAristotle's Lyceum foundThe Aristotle Adventure: A Guide to the Greek, Arabic, & Latin Scholars Who Transmitted Aristotle's Logic to the RenaissanceEpisode 37 (53 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on November 12, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today our special guest is Kerry McDonald, author of ‘Unschooled,’ and advocate for the separation of state and education, i.e., homeschooling.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional ClassroomKerry McDonald - Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)Daniel HamlinLocke Vs. Lockdowns: Has America Lost Its Way?Cities Lead the Way in (Another) Massive Fall Exodus from US Public SchoolsC. Bradley ThompsonGet School House dot comOutschool dot comHow Three Women Sought to Sway Americans Away From SocialismThe 2021 Curious Parent’s Guide to Education OptionsI, PencilEpisode 36 (36 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 22, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Andy Clarkson revisits us with what he’s called, “The Hidden Gem” of Objectivism. Please follow along this PDF during the episode. The document is located on the Facebook group, The Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, & Jewish Cultures.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Exalted Moments (core paper from this episode)Exalted Moments blogLetters of Ayn Rand (book)Ayn Rand InstituteAyn Rand on AmazonArticles by psychologists Dr. Edwin Locke and Dr. Edith Packer (The Objectivst Forum)Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures (book) Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures (Facebook page) Six-Point Pattern Of The Aristotelians (YouTube series)Philosophy - The Ayn Rand LexiconPsychologyObjectivismHappiness - Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn RandPiece on MaslowAyn Rand and stamp collectingEdwin A. LockeEdith PackerSelfish Path to Romance: How to Love with Passion & ReasonChocolatEric Daniels: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand - PragerUEpisode...

Martin and I talk with Chip Joyce, a self-described 'problem-solver.' We cover his two major projects. One about Heroism(TheHeroicYou.com) and his foray into education, called TalkaBook.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Heroic YouTalkabookA quote on innovation by David Allen - Getting Things DoneGavin de BeckerLee WardlawUniversal Knowledge-Mining: a Trillion-Dollar IndustryEpisode 34 (41 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 15, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We talk with Ed Thompson who has created this project to battle the sorry state of America's public schools.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Conceptual Education Project on FacebookAnnouncing a New Fellowship in Conceptual EducationAyn Rand Interviewed on the Value of Education (1964)The Comprachicos by Ayn RandPhilosophy of Education by Leonard PeikoffThe American School: Why Johnny Can’t ThinkThe False Promise of Classical EducationVanDamme AcademyA Declaration of War: The Police State Comes to America Merrick Garland Has Conflict of Interest. Daughter is married to Big Tech cofounder data mining kids.Episode 33 (29 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on October 8, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Martin and I discuss some good news about our growing podcast and we do a news sandwich to wrap up the episode. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Casualty Status - U.S. Department of DefenseAmy Peikoff's site, NewsSandwich.netPublic and private school teachers choose to homeschool own childrenCreation and evolution in public education in the United StatesJust words: Why Joe Biden’s UN speech was a total flop - American Enterprise InstituteAt U.N., Biden Calls for Diplomacy, Not Conflict, but Some Are Skeptical - The New York TimesGermany’s AfD invites ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon to conferenceWhat are Sweden’s church elections and how do they work?In the Church of Sweden it is one Lutheran, one vote. A church election showcases a tradition of Christian democracy.The Secular Foxhole on Podcast IndexThe Secular Foxhole on GaanaPodcasting 2.0An Introduction to Podcasting 2.0New Podcast Apps "dot" comSatoshis Stream Martin's tweet to Recovering from ReligionMartin's tweet to Filipino FreethinkersCall to Action: The "hyphen" Secular "hyphen" Foxhole "dot" Captivate "dot" fm "(forward)slash" listenEpisode 32 (14 minutes) was recorded at 7:30 PM CET, on September 25, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Our guests discuss several topics with us relating to September 11, 2001. We cover what should have been done from the start, but was not. Just War Theory is ridiculed and a proper foreign policy is covered. We face the somber topic of the number of military suicides and physically/mentally wounded since the last twenty years. We try to end on a positive note.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:“That’s Why I Draw You”: An Interview with Bosch FawstinBosch Fawstin on Combating the Evil of IslamPigmanBattle of Vienna (September 11, 1683)End States Who Sponsor TerrorismThe Religion of Peace dot comReligious Terrorism vs. Free SpeechAfter 27 Years, Nobel Prize Panel Blasts Iran's Fatwa On Rushdie Just war theoryGunboat diplomacyThank You for Your Service (2017 film)Military Suicide Rates Are at an All-Time High; Here’s How We’re Trying to HelpU.S. & Allied WoundedJust and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical IllustrationEp. 029: Is Religion the Future of American Politics?Truth in Politics showPeaceful Death Threats by Bosch FawstinTexas's Anti-Life Abortion LawThe Bosch Fawstin Store Andrew Bernstein dot netEpisode 31 (46 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on September 4, 2021, with Ringr...

Our show today brings us Robert Begley, the Director of Operations and Development at the Objective Standard Institute where we cover topics like our introduction to Ayn Rand's ideas, his involvement with The Heroes Society in New York city, and many other topics.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Hero Show podcastRush (band)2112 - Spotlight on Ayn RandAnthem (song)Brave New World1984Understanding Objectivism by Leonard PeikoffThe Jefferson School (conference, 1985)The New York Heroes SocietyHero Hike - New York Magazine (May 31, 2007)PBS Great American Read - Atlas ShruggedGreat American Read - Atlas ShruggedHow I Got Atlas Shrugged on The Great American ReadHow to Take a Mini-Retirement: Tips and TricksYour Supersystem for Flourishing Human potential movementCal NewportPersonal development market sizeTop 10 business books for entrepreneursSteve Ditko’s Legacy: From Superheroes to Moral HeroesToastmasters: A Means to Actualize Your Potential and Improve the CultureAdventures in Greek Mythology, Philosophy, History, and...

To kick-off our second year of podcasting, Robert Tracinski is back with us to discuss two of his recent essays. Plus, we discuss some books like, The Name of the Rose by Umberto Echo. America's Revolutionary Mind, by Brad Thompson, and bizarrely, a book called, How the Irish Became White, by Noel Ignatiev. Then we briefly talk about another bizarre happening, how American evangelicals embraced the womanizing, narcissistic, loud-mouth Donald Trump.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Our Darkening AgeThe Name of the Rose (book)The Name of the Rose (film)How the Irish became white?America's Revolutionary Mind: A Moral History of the American Revolution and the Declaration That Defined ItRobert Tracinski's articles on Discourse MagazineThe New Racial Politics Is Rooted in Old Anti-CapitalismEpisode 29 (48 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on August 27, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

For this episode, Martin and I celebrate our One Year Anniversary! Martin goes over some great and interesting statistics about our listenership and where they are located and we introduce a new segment to the show called, News Sandwich, where we "sandwich" one piece of bad news between two pieces of good news.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Trailer for The Secular Foxhole podcast (August 26, 2020)Interview with Aaron Smith (December 14, 2020)Captivate podcast host (Martin's referral link)Freethinkers (Freethought)Objectivists (students of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism)How many countries in the world?TaiwanHoly SeeState of PalestineKosovoHandover of Hong KongMartin's tweet to Freethinkers in IndiaGeorgia (country)Amy Peikoff's site, NewsSandwich.netChristianity on Fox NewsChristian Broadcasting NetworkSwedish alphabet (Å, Ä, Ö)The Secular Foxhole app on Apple App StoreThe Secular Foxhole app on Google Play StoreHigh Five for Hemp podcastMilitary Association of Atheists and Freethinkers"In God We Trust"

Martin and I again have James Valliant as guest to discuss Leonard Peikoff’s early 90’s Ford Hall Forum talk, Modernism and Madness, where he draws parallels between today’s cultural descent and schizophrenia.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Ford Hall ForumModernism and Madness (1993)Madness and Modernism: Insanity in the Light of Modern Art, Literature, and Thought by Louis A. Sass.The Romantic ManifestoThe Painted Word by Tom WolfePrimacy of Existence vs. Primacy of ConsciousnessKant vs Rand - Rucka Rucka AliWhiplash (2014 film)WokeThe Emperor's New ClothesEpisode 27 (33 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 16, 2021, with Ringr app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode presents Andy Clarkson’s critique of Dennis Prager and why advocates of reason/Objectivists should not associate with them.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andy Clarkson's book, The Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures: A Compilation of Notes and Quotes From A Variety of Sources Plus Commentary.The Six-Point Pattern Of The Anti- AristoteliansDon't Bite Into The Jordan Peterson MarshmallowDennis Prager biographyDennis Prager quotesUnderstanding Ayn RandAyn Rand: The Playboy Interview (March, 1964)Ayn Rand Lexicon: ReligionAyn Rand Lexicon: ReasonFact and Value by Leonard PeikoffDennis Prager on using reason to explain the Bible - Fox BusinessPrager on abortionDennis Prager - WikipediaReligion, Israel, Gay Marriage, and Trump - Dennis Prager - Rubin Report (January, 2017)Ep. 4 - Special Guest Dave Rubin - PragerU (February, 2017)Episode 26 (54 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 19, 2021, with Ringr app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today we had the pleasure to speak with Robert Tracinski, creator of The Tracinski Letter, Symposium, a journal of liberalism, and author of So, Who Is John Galt, Anyway? Robert talks about his advocacy for Enlightenment Civilization instead of Western Civilization.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Case Against "Western Civilization""Culture of Free Speech"Steven Pinker and George Will on LiberalismThe Price of “Liberalism”Benevolent Universe PremiseWhy Salon of the Refused?The Tracinski LetterSymposiumSo Who Is John Galt, Anyway?: A Reader's Guide to Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"Salon of the Refused podcastEpisode 25 (66 minutes) was recorded at 7:30 PM CET, on June 25, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episode 24 brings us Andrew Seidel of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. He is here to discuss his book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American. We will include some relevant links in the show notes.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andrew Seidel's pinned tweet on Pastor Greg Locke.Tennessee pastor posts video burning book that critiques Christian nationalism - Religion News ServiceStreisand effect2021 United States Capitol attack (January 6)DeismCongressional Freethought CaucusThomas Paine Memorial AssociationChurch-State Separation: A Principle, Not a “Wall” (Part 1)Church-State Separation: A Principle, Not a “Wall” (Part 2)Episode 24 (50 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on July 1, 2021, with Ringr app.. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Our guest was Doug. Doug is the sidekick for Sunny on the House of Sunny podcast. He also has his own podcast called The Rat Cap, which stands for The Rational Capitalist. We talked about his show, America 4.0 and what that means. How he divided America into four distinct periods of roughly 80 years, and that we are now in the fourth period.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Anti-Federalist Papers"It will wait upon the ladies at their toilett..."Frankfurt SchoolHerbert Marcuse and the New LeftThe Closing of the American MindThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for FailureTenth Amendment CenterThe Convention of States ProjectEpisode 23 (46 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on June 11, 2021, with Backpack Studio app. Editing and post-production was done with the podcast maker, Alitu. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today we bring back one of our favorites, James Valliant, an Ayn Rand scholar, whom along with Martin and I, discuss Miss Rand’s seminal essay, "Faith and Force: The Destroyers of the Modern World." Don’t Miss It!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Faith and Force: The Destroyers of the Modern WorldWhat You Can DoAuguste ComteDeontological ethicsCollectivismOminous Parallels"Pure reason"RacismPersonal Destinies: A Philosophy of Ethical IndividualismJohn Herman Randall Jr.The Ayn Rand SocietyAge of EnvyEpisode 22 (40 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on May 14, 2021, with Ringr app.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Martin and I again greet Margaret Downey from The Freethought Society and Andrew Seidel from the Freedom From Religion Foundation to discuss their Thomas Paine celebration on Tuesday, June 8th, at 6:45 pm EST. Details in the interview and show notes!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Interview with Margaret Downey and Andrew Seidel (January 29, 2021)The 2021 Thomas Paine Day EventFFRF co-sponsors online Thomas Paine Day celebration on Tuesday, June 8Thomas Paine Memorial AssociationEpisode 21 (23 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on May 21, 2021, with Alitu.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode features return guest Andy Clarkson who will discuss his research into how philosophically corrupt Jordan Peterson actually is. Regardless of what I (Blair) call, “spasms of clarity.” This episode is a warning to serious Objectivists, and/or students of Objectivism to tread lightly around Peterson.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andy Clarkson on Twitter12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to ChaosToronto professor Jordan Peterson takes on gender-neutral pronounsThe Gulag Archipelago: A New Foreword by Jordan B PetersonJordan Peterson explains his Big Difference with Ayn RandLive from OCON: Jordan Peterson, Dave Rubin, Yaron Brook, Greg Salmieri - Rubin ReportOn facts, values, rationality and stories: Part III of Response to HarrisFact and Value by Leonard Peikoff, Ph.D.Jordan Peterson cries talking about Jesus Christ (short clip)Straw manEpisode 20 (67 minutes) was recorded at 4 PM CET, on April 17, 2021, with Ringr app.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today, we interviewed Don Watkins, author of RooseveltCare: How Social Security is Sabotaging the Land of Self-Reliance about his book and forthcoming projects.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:ChocolatElks LodgeVasa order of AmericaAlex EpsteinTax Freedom DayOverton windowEpisode 19 (51 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on April 2, 2021, with Ringr app.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today we interviewed Ayn Rand Institute Senior Fellow, Elan Journo about his book, What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Israel/Palestine: Unpacking the Problems (New Ideal Q&A)Tackling Top 5 Objections to What Justice DemandsEpisode 18 (66 minutes) was recorded at 10 PM CET, on April 30, 2021, with Ringr app.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode, we have a returning guest. Ben Bayer of the Ayn Rand Institute is here to discuss Ayn Rand's essay, Selfishness Without A Self.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:“Anti-Conceptual Mentality”Kardashian Culture: ‘Selfishness’ Without a Self by Robert TracinskiSelfishness Without a Self: Trump’s True Colors Revealed by Harry BinswangerPeter Keating - CliffNotes book by Andrew BernsteinThe Making of an American Nazi, by Luke O’Brien - The AtlanticSteven PinkerIntellectual dark webRationalist movementProgress studiesTrump Isn’t Selfish — That’s the Problem by Ben BayerWhy Ayn Rand Would Have Despised a President Trump by Onkar GhateThe Virulent Pull of Tribalism by Elan JournoAynRandCon Europe 2019This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episode 16 is a short quarterly report, with download statistics, announcement of our app for The Secular Foxhole, commentary on an article in The Economist, and word-of-mouth marketing according to Martin, as a new media evangelist.Call to Action to fellow podcasters: If you want your own stand-alone app, check out John Lee’s site, Custom Mobile App.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Evangelicals are divided over the movement’s support for Donald Trump - The Economist (March 6th, 2021 edition)Tweet to Tom Standage, Head of Digital Strategy, The EconomistCustom Mobile AppPodcatchersOvercastTea Party Media merchandise - TeePublic storeHot and Spicy Review podcastHuman billboardSpotifyHow many podcasts exist, right now?Are We All in the Same (Life)Boat? by Ben BayerReligious right throws its weight behind Reagan reelection effort - The Christian Monitor (October 3, 1984)CreationismWhite Evangelicals Are More Likely to Believe in QAnon Than Any Other Faith Group, Poll FindsQAnon goes to Washington: two supporters win seats in CongressJosh Hawley's Toxic Populism

For this episode of The Secular Foxhole, we had the chance to interview Aaron Briley, a fellow and research associate with The Objective Standard Institute. We covered many topics, including his living in Denmark, his college major, and his interest in spreading Ayn Rand's ideas in the inner-city.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Bruce LeeBrazilian jiu-jitsuJiu-jitsu according to Kurt DurewallCulture and Causation podcast The Secular Foxhole podcast app - Google PlayThe Secular Foxhole podcast app - Apple App StoreThe Law of JanteTall poppy syndromeAtlas ShruggedThe FountainheadAristotleThe Normative Justifications of RegretJonathan HaidtWeakness of WillObjective Standard InstituteAaron Briley's articles - The Objective StandardThe Prometheus FoundationWalter Williams on Black Families and BLMUncle Tom (film)Richard Sander on Affirmative Action and Neighborhood IntegrationBlack Culture Matters: Briley Interview with Nick PilgrimAlex EpsteinFord Hall Forum

For episode 14, we interviewed Vinay Kolhatkar, chief editor of The Savvy Street website and author of two fiction works, A Sharia London, and The Frankenstein Candidate. He also co-wrote: Media Wars: The Battle to Shape Our Minds.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:InvictusThe Neo-Marxists’ Long March through the InstitutionsThe Politicization of MedicineThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode features Craig Biddle, author and entrepreneur. We cover some exciting ground talking about the new Objective Standard Institute and the Prometheus Foundation, both of which he leads, plus his book, "Loving Life," and other books he has planned.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Objective Standard InstituteThe Objective StandardLoving Life: The Morality of Self-Interest and the Facts that Support ItPrometheus FoundationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

On January 24th, we discussed the life and work of Thomas Paine, one of America's first, great, intellectuals. Margaret Downey of The Freethought Society and Andrew Seidel of The Freedom From Religion Foundation were our guests for this lively discussion. You will hear an important announcement by the Thomas Paine Memorial Association.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Freethought SocietyThomas Paine Foundation/Memorial CommitteeFreedom From Religion FoundationCommon Sense - WikipediaCommon Sense - Writ Large podcastThe Inauguration's Beautiful Call for Unity was Undermined by the Invocation of ReligionThe American CrisisZenos FrudakisRobyn BlumnerRoy SpeckhardtAnnie Laurie GaylorDan BarkerThomas Paine Day on June 8Robert G. IngersollAndrew L. Seidel's book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-AmericanMargaret Downey - Secular CelebrationsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today we talk with Andy Clarkson, author of The Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures: A Compilation of Notes and Quotes from a Variety of Sources Plus Commentary.This is the perfect book for the intelligent layman who is seriously interested in philosophic ideas. Recommended.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Impact Of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Cultures: A Compilation Of Notes And Quotes From A Variety Of Sources Plus CommentaryThe Impact of Aristotle Upon Christian, Islamic, & Jewish CulturesThe Six Point Pattern Of The Anti-AristoteliansThe Aristotle Adventure: A Guide to the Greek, Arabic, & Latin Scholars Who Transmitted Aristotle's Logic to the RenaissanceThe War Against the Jews Goes OnOur Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New YorkBlair’s disclaimer:I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episode ten is a short year-end review, and then we talk about future podcast thoughts/ideas, and possible guests.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:"You're Fired" The Ominous Parallels: The End of Freedom in AmericaFaith and Force: The Destroyers of the Modern WorldHumanProgress.orgLoving Life: The Morality of Self-Interest and the Facts That Support ItCraig BiddleHeroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism MattersAndrew BernsteinRights of Man by Thomas PaineAnimal FarmThe Scarlet Pimpernel"Pimpernel" SmithSwedes End Long Union Of Church And StateObjectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn RandThe DIM Hypothesis: Why the Lights of the West Are Going OutLeonard PeikoffPermanent suspension of @realDonaldTrumpParlerAmy Peikoff, Chief Policy Officer at ParlerBlair’s disclaimer:I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episode nine consists of Martin and I talking about some of our favorite kinds of music. I wanted theme music for the show to be a cross between two of my all-time favorites, Mike Oldfield and Tangerine Dream. The more I hear what Jim created for the show, the more I like it.We also cover what I think to be the greatest Rock song ever written. Listen to the show to find out what that is!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Granite State of Mind 2: Plow Guy Boogaloo by The Super Secret Project"Weird Al" YankovicJim Jonsson, JTUnesProductionsMike OldfieldTangerine DreamEthereal (space)The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan ShowBig BandGlenn MillerSwing musicBossa novaRadio DismukeGramophone recordElectronic musicSynth-popKraftwerkTubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story (2013) - BBC FourTubular BellsVirgin RecordsPodcast Artwork, Symbols, and Future JingleRichard BransonThe Romantic Manifesto by Ayn RandEGO NetCastStairway to HeavenRush

Our eighth episode features Aaron Smith, Fellow and Instructor at the Ayn Rand Institute. We cover the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism and his critique of it.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Ryan HolidayTimothy FerrissStoaMassimo PigliucciWilliam B. IrvineThe Metaphysical Versus the Man-MadeEudaemoniaThe False Promise of StoicismPeikoff's podcastCausality Versus DutyBlair’s disclaimer:I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Martin and I have a great discussion with author James S. Valliant about his two books, focusing on his most recent, Creating Christ: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The Passion of Ayn Rand’s Critics - The Objective StandardCreating ChristCreating Christ, the book on AmazonAnalyzing Paul Krugman’s New York Times Smear of Ayn Rand - New IdealWhy Christmas Should be More Commercial by Leonard PeikoffThe New Testament Versus the American RevolutionAuthors mentioned: Robert EisenmanJames AtwellRobert PriceRoger WilliamsIsaac KramnickWarren FahyBlair’s disclaimer:I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In episode 6 of The Secular Foxhole Podcast, Blair goes on a bit of a Rant about religion, and Martin acts as the Voice of Reason!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Number (666) of the beastBlair's blog post, My Journey to ReasonHalloweenReligion - Ayn Rand LexiconAltruism, Auguste Comte - BritannicaAltruism - Ayn Rand LexiconSvensk islamism i fårakläder - Göteborgs-PostenWhy Trump — and some of his followers — believe he is the Chosen One - Religion News ServiceLiars for JesusThe Founding MythCreating ChristGod Versus NatureThe Myth of Persecution: How Early Christians Invented a Story of MartyrdomThe Threat of ‘National Conservatism’The Pope’s Deeply Christian Attack on Individual FreedomChurch-State Separation: A Principle, Not a “Wall” (Part 1)Church-State Separation: A Principle, Not a “Wall” (Part 2)Power & Panic: The Last Days for Christian Nationalism"Religion Is Bullsh*t" - George Carlin Estate

We interview Ben Bayer, a Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute about, "The Ethics of Emergencies," and how that doesn't fundamentally explain what the field of ethics is about. We then cover Ben's current and future projects.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:The UndercurrentStriveThe Virtue of SelfishnessThe Philosopher's IndexAllan GotthelfThe Objectivist NewsletterLifeboat ethicsPeter SingerEffective altruism Benevolent Universe PremiseNew Ideal LiveProsperity gospelNew Ideal JournalAaron SmithThe FDA Mandates Ignorance About Covid-19 - RealClear PolicyBlair’s disclaimer:I am not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by Ayn Rand’s ideas. I do not speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We do a bit of housecleaning in this episode. Martin and I discuss the meaning of the name of the podcast and cover the meanings of each symbol. We talk about getting some music made for the show and future episodes and guests.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Why The Name Secular Foxhole?The symbol for scienceThe dollar signCapitalismHow to Make Great Podcast Cover Art (aka. Your Podcast Logo) - The Podcast HostAtom symbol emoji - EmojipediaAtheist symbolsLight bulbReasonThe Ayn Rand DollarThe Sign of the Dollar - SparkNotesFreedom of conscienceJoe Rogan and "freethinkers" - SlateFree thought - WikipediaJingle - WiktionaryJim Jonsson, JTunesProductionsMike OldfieldTangerine Dream - WikipediaDear God by XTCCapitalism by Oingo BoingoThere ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAAFL) - WikipediaBlair’s disclaimer:I'm not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by her ideas. I don't speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Blair and Martin are talking with the author and philosopher, Andrew Bernstein. From his bio.:Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books, including “The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire,” and his most recent, “Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters.” He lectures all over the world on myriad topics. And he is a mean-spirited SOB feared by nuns, puppies, and small children, who habitually cross to the other side of the street when they see him coming. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Heart of a PaganThe Capitalist ManifestoThe American Capitalist PartyMark PellegrinoJoe SandersHeroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism MattersThe Hero Show podcastMaria Montessori (TV movie, 2007)Darkest HourKatharine Stewart-Murray, Duchess of AthollReal Heroes by Lawrence W. ReedSherlock HolmesEndurance: Shackleton's Incredible VoyageFounding BrothersAndrew Bernstein's page on PatreonAaron BrileyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode, Martin and I discuss a few of our favorite fiction and non-fiction works that we think deserve even wider attention. We also mention an interesting website called Writ Large about books that have changed the world. Enjoy and let us know what you think.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandBooks That Shaped America - Atlas Shrugged"Bible Ranks 1 of Books That Changed Lives" - Los Angeles TimesFrom Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Ed. HC) Reader’s Guide;: "...add a religious element to it..." - Penguin Random HouseAtlas Shrugged (film series) - WikipediaWe The Living movieThe Dramatic Story of Making The Fountainhead Movie - New Ideal, AynRand.orgMy Journey to Reason - The Secular Foxhole blogThe Life and Passion of William of Norwich - Writ Large podcastThe Protocols of the Elders of Zion - WikipediaFriedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None - WikipediaThe Ominous Parallels: The End of Freedom in America by Leonard PeikoffThe School of AthensObjectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand by Leonard PeikoffThe Aristotle Adventure: A Guide to the Greek, Arabic, & Latin Scholars Who Transmitted Aristotle's Logic to the Renaissance by Burgess LaughlinThe DIM Hypothesis: Why the Lights of the West Are Going Out by Leonard PeikoffBlair’s disclaimer:I'm not a professional philosopher, just a dedicated layman, fascinated by her ideas. I don't speak for her, her philosophy, or the Ayn Rand Institute. I speak only for myself.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is the trailer for our podcast, The Secular Foxhole. Blair tells about the background for the name of the podcast, and we talk about the different symbols in the show artwork. As a freethinker, are you looking through binoculars out at the world in the safety of a foxhole? Get fuel for your soul and intellectual ammunition by listening to The Secular Foxhole podcast, in order to fight for the separation of religion and state.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Why The Name Secular Foxhole?The symbol for scienceThe dollar signCapitalismThe Statue of LibertySeparation of church and stateFreedom of conscienceAmerican exceptionalismSecular Foxhole on TwitterThe Secular Foxhole on InstagramMartin Lindeskog's podcast, EGO NetCast, on LocalsMartin Lindeskog (Lyceum) on ParlerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy