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The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s)

An ascending rampage up the tower of abstraction(s). Obfuscation, paradox, and irony are the hallmarks of this pedantic exploration of intellectual pretension.

society & culture philosophy

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01:01:46

Ep 13: Matthew Mc-Comet-Hey

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2015/01/27

Micah and Ryan catch up with Ryan's super-commuter lifestyle, summarize the movies of 2014, and discover how Matthew McConaughey helped us land on a comet.

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01:01:46

Ep 13: Matthew Mc-Comet-Hey

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2015/01/26

Micah and Ryan catch up with Ryan's super-commuter lifestyle, summarize the movies of 2014, and discover how Matthew McConaughey helped us land on a comet.

en-us

01:12:03

Ep 12: Now that's what I call angst!

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/03/04

Ryan and Micah once again buddy-cop this episode, with a review of the movie Her, a discussion of assault rifles and Jesus, and a how-to guide on escaping from a black hole or the mouth of the ferocious Snuggle Bear.

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01:12:03

Ep 12: Now that's what I call angst!

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/03/03

Ryan and Micah once again buddy-cop this episode, with a review of the movie Her, a discussion of assault rifles and Jesus, and a how-to guide on escaping from a black hole or the mouth of the ferocious Snuggle Bear.

en-us

00:53:30

Ep 11: Coming of Age

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/02/24

In this coming-of-age episode, Micah and Ryan explore the problems with Millennials and Gypsies, find out why hippies become bankers, solve deep theological problems with the Power Rangers, and give the world a sure-fire formula for success!

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00:53:30

Ep 11: Coming of Age

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/02/23

In this coming-of-age episode, Micah and Ryan explore the problems with Millennials and Gypsies, find out why hippies become bankers, solve deep theological problems with the Power Rangers, and give the world a sure-fire formula for success!

en-us

00:47:25

Ep 10: The Episode of Unnecessary Intrusions

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/02/12

This episode doubles as a going away party, and a chance for a rival group of partiers to launch a mutiny and a podcast of their own. Will the whole thing capsize before reaching a meaningful resolution? Tune in to find out!

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00:47:25

Ep 10: The Episode of Unnecessary Intrusions

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/02/12

This episode doubles as a going away party, and a chance for a rival group of partiers to launch a mutiny and a podcast of their own. Will the whole thing capsize before reaching a meaningful resolution? Tune in to find out!

en-us

01:40:20

Ep 9: Awesome Muffins

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/01/15

In this episode we talk about entropy, cynicism, misery, and Ryan Gosling, with plenty of #sports, #popculture, and #currentevents. Also discussed, why not to start a French Revolution.

en-us

01:40:20

Ep 9: Awesome Muffins

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2014/01/14

In this episode we talk about entropy, cynicism, misery, and Ryan Gosling, with plenty of #sports, #popculture, and #currentevents. Also discussed, why not to start a French Revolution.

en-us

01:37:22

Ep 8: The 27 Deadly Sins

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/08/12

Dave Albritton throws down the podcast rivalry gauntlet. Enter the world of Catfishing, numerology, the 27 club, Gilligan's Island, and Lindsey Lohan's secret twin sister. If you've been hoping we would take the show down a notch, this is your episode!

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01:37:22

Ep 8: The 27 Deadly Sins

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/08/12

Dave Albritton throws down the podcast rivalry gauntlet. Enter the world of Catfishing, numerology, the 27 club, Gilligan's Island, and Lindsey Lohan's secret twin sister. If you've been hoping we would take the show down a notch, this is your episode!

en-us

01:46:25

Ep 7: Behind The Curtain

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/08/05

Micah and Ryan bring back scholar-at-large Robert Franks to pull back the curtain of the world, do some name-dropping, unveil the secrets of Kanye West, and discover the conspiracy behind Hollywood's obsession with the Wizard of Oz.

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01:46:25

Ep 7: Behind The Curtain

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/08/05

Micah and Ryan bring back scholar-at-large Robert Franks to pull back the curtain of the world, do some name-dropping, unveil the secrets of Kanye West, and discover the conspiracy behind Hollywood's obsession with the Wizard of Oz.

en-us

01:26:45

Ep 6: Come to the Table

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/07/22

Ryan and Micah bring back all former guests of the show, for a massive megazord episode. Are there 'really only like five stories anyway'? The origin of ties, Slipknot, sweatpants in public, and books based on movies, based on board games, based on books.

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01:26:45

Ep 6: Come to the Table

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/07/22

Ryan and Micah bring back all former guests of the show, for a massive megazord episode. Are there 'really only like five stories anyway'? The origin of ties, Slipknot, sweatpants in public, and books based on movies, based on board games, based on books.

en-us

00:24:51

Ep 5: Pandora's Box

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/07/11

This podcast has opened Pandora's Box, and once opened, the box cannot be repacked. We delve into mythology, internet radio services, popular chain restaurants, cross-species interbreeding, alternate histories, and Free Willy. Come along for the drive.

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00:24:51

Ep 5: Pandora's Box

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2013/07/11

This podcast has opened Pandora's Box, and once opened, the box cannot be repacked. We delve into mythology, internet radio services, popular chain restaurants, cross-species interbreeding, alternate histories, and Free Willy. Come along for the drive.

en-us

01:40:52

Ep 4: Christmas for Sociopaths

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2012/12/24

Pseudonyms, sociopaths, and podcasts that loop forever are some of the subjects that arise when Stan Edward drops in for some snake-eating-tail action.

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01:40:52

Ep 4: Christmas for Sociopaths

The Podcast of Unnecessary Abstraction(s) ·

2012/12/24

Pseudonyms, sociopaths, and podcasts that loop forever are some of the subjects that arise when Stan Edward drops in for some snake-eating-tail action.

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