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Understanding Trump: Empathy, Division, and Belief
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In this episode, the Harmonious Gentlemen explore the complex figure of Donald Trump—not just as a politician, but as a symbol. They discuss how his persona evokes strong reactions, why people still support him, and the psychology behind "Trumpism." With empathy at the heart of the conversation, the Gentlemen consider how to approach such a divisiv…
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Surviving the Slide: Forgotten Tragedies and the Cost of Progress
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In this episode, we delve into some of Alberta's hidden stories, focusing on the forgotten tragedies that shaped our province's infrastructure and industrial growth. We'll recount the harrowing tale of Charles Elick, a survivor of the devastating Frank Slide, and explore how he and others endured the aftermath of one of Canada’s deadliest natural d…
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Reflecting on the season that was. Looking ahead to the season that will be. Refocusing on the pursuit of harmony. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit harmoniousgentlemen.substack.comAv The Gents
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Adventure and World Travel from the Comfort of a Hot Tub
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In this one, the Gentlemen talk about world travel while soaking in Graham's hot tub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit harmoniousgentlemen.substack.comAv The Gents
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Did Curiosity Really Kill the Cat?
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In this one, the Gents get curious about curiosity. Don't worry, no cats were harmed. Thanks to Cilantro and Chive for hosting us, and serving us delicious Blindman Brews alongside their own tasty treats. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit harmoniousgentlemen.sub…
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In this episode, the gents discuss the idea of "change" over breakfast and coffee. Since the beginning of the podcast, all three gentlemen have moved on from working together in the same school. We all experience change, but some of us seek it out while others avoid it. Some of us get excited about it, and others feel trepidation. How do you respon…
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The City and the Hare: Harmonious Urban Ecology with Dr. Darcy Visscher
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In this episode, the gents talk about rabbits, elk, and other organisms making a life in our cities. They are joined by Darcy Visscher, a professor of biology at The King's University in Edmonton, who brings his expertise to the table. How is urban ecology changing? What should we be concerned about? How does this relate with human problems such as…
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Athleticism, Violence, and Story: Wresting is Real
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Graham's dream comes true and the Gents take a trip to Edmonton to experience Love Pro Wresting. Thanks to Spencer for having us and Effy for talking to us after the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com…
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SPORTS! Harmless Distraction? Destructive Obsession? Evolutionary Necessity?
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Despite the controversy of recent golf comments, Chris decides to walk back into the fire of an old topic: sports. Whether you love 'em, hate 'em, or ignore 'em, they are a big part of our world. We spend immense amounts of time, energy, and money on sports; as participants, parents, and fans. Is this the way it should be? Whether you consider your…
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Coffee Without Cream or Coffee Without Milk? Ideology, Simple Living, and Controversy
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What's inside Tyler's head these days? What do Chris and Graham think about it? Critiquing ideology, bumbling through Zizek's progressive philosophy, living simply but hypocritically, controversial leanings towards anarcho-socialism, hatred for golf, love for loud music, niche sci-fi, and wrestling. This is a public episode. If you would like to di…
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Rewiring Childhood: Phones, Schools, Mental Illness and Anxiety (Part 1)
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In this episode, the gents talk about phones and social media. More specifically, should our kids be using them? Would schools be better with a phone ban? Would students be better off? Why don't we just do something about it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ha…
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Chris brings the heat with a surprise topic. Do we have free will? What does that even mean? Is God moving us around like pieces on a game board? Are we cogs in the machine of evolutionary nature? We hope you choose to listen to this episode, but if you don't, we hope fate leads you there anyway. This is a public episode. If you would like to discu…
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Gambling: Part Two - Going "All-In" with Mike
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The gentlemen return for part two of a conversation about gambling and its effect on society, addiction, mental health, and where we're headed with sports betting. It's a topic they've discussed before, but this time, the gents are joined by long-time listener, friend, and ex-casino employee, Mike. He shares his thoughts on the issue and tells a fe…
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Natural Harmony with Elephants and our Favourite Explorer, Brian Keating
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Brian Keating is a professional speaker, writer, broadcaster, international nature tour guide, and naturalist. He joins the gents to talk about travelling around the world exploring the greatest wonders of nature, elephant funerals, hippo attacks, zoos, office owls... and much more! . . . #nature #wildlife #canada #alberta #ecology #naturalist #tra…
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Fossil Fuels. Environmentalism. Alberta. Energy Crises. Climate Change. Capitalism. Kenton.
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In this episode, the gents are joined by long-time listener and contributor, Kenton. As a follow-up to Graham's recent episode about the science of Climate Change, they discuss Alberta's recent energy crisis, our reliance on fossil fuels, the push for cleaner energy sources, and the role of private industry in solving environmental problems. As a l…
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What, me worry? A harmonious conversation about anxiety
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Can you define anxiety? Can you identify anxiety in people around you? Do you, or someone close to you, struggle with anxiety? How should we deal with increasing rates of anxiety? Can we talk about it harmoniously? . Thanks again to our harmonious friends at: Blindman Brewing: www.blindmanbrewing.com Veldhuisen Construction: www.veldhuisen.ca Cilan…
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How much time do you spend each day thinking about the news and current affairs? Is this healthy? Are you in the know, or blissfully unaware? Where do you get your news? Facebook? Twitter? Tik-Tok, YouTube, Instagram, or Threads (like Graham)? Or do you surf the web, watch TV, or read the newspaper - like the actual, folded up bundle of paper and i…
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How's Everyone Feeling about Climate Change These Days?
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In this episode, Graham quizzes Chris and Tyler about the science of Climate Change. Without getting too political, they talk about responses to the Climate Change Crisis and share their feelings about the topic as it comes up in conversation with friends and family. What is Climate Change? How big of a deal is it? Do we talk about it enough? What …
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Consumerism, Christmas, and a Layered Sandwich Cake
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Consumerism, Christmas, and a Layered Sandwich Cake . Merry Christmas from the Gents! Join them at Phil's for a conversation about the value of tradition, the consumerization of popular holidays, and strange cakes. . Thanks to our harmonious friends at: Blindman Brewing: www.blindmanbrewing.com Veldhuisen Construction: www.veldhuisen.ca Cilantro an…
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What are the odds that we are all addicted to gambling?
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Today, gamblers have more options than ever. The AGLC’s paradoxical mandate is to ‘maintain the integrity of gaming activities while maximizing the financial return (to Albertans)” - akin to a person committing to a healthy diet but also to eating as much as possible. Our government is addicted. But as long as citizens keep electing leaders that ar…
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Queer Pride in Central Alberta with Jonathan Luscombe
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Join the Gents as they chat with surprise guest, Jonathan Luscombe about growing up Queer in Central Alberta. In more recent years, Jonathan has played a big role in a local Pride Society, working towards creating a safe and inclusive community for all people. In this conversation they touch on a number of topics including the value of grassroots a…
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Red Deer is Haunted: Troubling Mysteries, Phantom Footsteps, and Tormented Pleas
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As the autumn winds whisper through the streets, it's not just the leaves that shiver. Some say the ghosts have a habit of making an appearance when you least expect it, and the line between the living and the dead gets blurry enough to make you question your sanity. Welcome to Red Deer, where the ghost stories are as real as the misnamed elk thems…
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Institutionalized or Included: Absolving the Past and Informing the Future
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Fifty years ago, Chris' grandparents worked as psych nurses in Michener Center, where, at the time, over 1000 patients lived and learned. Alberta in the sixties, seventies, and eighties had more patients institutionalized, per capita, than any other province in Canada. It’s not a secret that Michener Center’s legacy included archaic and dehumanizin…
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Conspiracy Theories, the Albertans who Love Them, and Satan's Face in the Queen's Hairdo
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In 1954, the face of the Prince of Darkness was discovered lurking in the Queen of England's hair... Inspired by the similarly-named blog post by Kevin Anderson (see link below), this episode is a departure from the usual format, but a return to the familiar topic of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories are an important part of our history, and…
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Experiencing God's Majestic, Everywhere, Presence with John Van Sloten
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In this episode, the Gents were joined by author, pastor, and all-around great guy, John Van Sloten. In a back room, surrounded by oak barrels and beer, they discussed the challenges of discerning God's voice, alternative views of "Church", macro-zoom lenses, and John's beautiful new book, God Speaks Science. . Thanks to our harmonious friends at: …
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Hypocrisy, Regret, and Change: Are We Even Harmonious Any More?
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In this reflective journey, the gents take a deep dive into their first 98 episodes, candidly exploring moments of changing their minds, grappling with hypocrisy, and confronting regrets. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation as they set the stage for a brand-new century of harmonious discussions. . Thanks to Blindman Brewing, 5024 General Store, an…
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Aliens, UFO's, and Non-Human Biologics
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Who's into conspiracy theories now? . Have you heard the news? Apparently, some pretty powerful people have been keeping secrets from the general public. This doesn't really surprise us, but when the secret involves space-age technology and alien bodies, it definitely piques our interest. After discussing our own thoughts on whether or not this is …
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Adventure Episode: Quiz Nights and Summer Days (and a Suplex or Two)
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In this special adventure episode, the Gents take part in Pub Quiz Night at Red Hart Brewing before heading in separate directions to enjoy the beginnings of their summer holidays. They keep each other in the loop as they adventure in their own unique ways. Summertime is here! Build community, have some fun, and keep it harmonious! This is a public…
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Post-Election Reflection with Dave Dale
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In this episode, we get together with Dave Dale to debrief Alberta's recent election and talk about the state of democracy as a whole. Dave ran in the Lacombe-Ponoka riding as a member of the NDP. He reflects on the experience of running for election, knocking on hundreds of doors, losing the race to Jennifer Johnson (and her cookie dough comments)…
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From Pancakes to Protests: Navigating Dissent, Revolution, and Civil Disobedience
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Join hosts Tyler, Chris, and Graham on The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast as they dig into the intricacies of dissent, protest, and civil disobedience, all while savoring mouthwatering giant pancakes at Phil's restaurant. The gentlemen examine the distinctions between legal protest, civil disobedience, and revolutionary action, tackling profound ques…
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Adventure Episode: East Town, Get Down!
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Buckle up! In this special episode, you can join the gents on their voyage to Cow-town for the East Town, Get Down music and food festival. Their adventure begins on a busy highway, and meanders through scenic cocktail establishments, too-small parkades, empty dive-bars, rockin' bowling alleys, and hoppin' Phillipino restaurants. The quest leads th…
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Electoral Disgust, the Will of the People, and Our Increasingly Political Identities
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With a particularly significant provincial election looming, the gents felt like attempting a harmonious conversation about politics. The conversation starts with general reflections on the state of our world and political discourse. Why does it seem to be getting harder and harder to have harmonious conversations about basically everything, but po…
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The Wisdom of Your Harmonious Body
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In this episode of The Harmonious Gentlemen, the gents discuss "The Wisdom of Your Body" by Hillary L. McBride. The book explores how we can find healing, wholeness, and connection through embodied living, but let's face it - sometimes our bodies can be a pain in the butt (or neck, or knee). The gents share their reflections on the book, what they'…
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Money for Nothing and the Plastic Straws for Free
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In this episode, the Gents share something interesting and scientific. Through linguistic politics, plastic-eating worms, and the economics of happiness, they seek a harmonious approach to the complex world they live in. This episode was recorded in the company of friends, at the Craft Beer Commonwealth in Red Deer, Alberta. This is a public episod…
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Youths in the wild, password management, people who don't help when help is clearly needed... The gents got together at Phil's restaurant to rant and complain about pet peeves over eggs and corn beef hash. What exactly are pet peeves and where do they come from? If developing pet peeves is unavoidable, and annoying others with our behaviour is inev…
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Altruism, Opioids, and Oil Sands
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How can we do the most good for the world? What's the "elephant in the room" when it comes to opiate addiction? What does working for two years in the Alberta Oil Sands look like? . In Episode 89, the Gentlemen prove that they know how to read by taking turns sharing about something they've read recently. They present their key learnings, reflectio…
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Kids These Days with Rad Dad, Kristian Basaraba
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When you think about the "youth of today", are you hopeful or hopeless? In Episode 88, The Gents are joined by educator (he won the flippin' Governor General History Award for Excellence in Teaching), skateboarder, punk rocker, and "Rad Dad", Kristian Basaraba. They discuss whether or not we should be worried about the future of our species and how…
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The Legacy of Residential Schools and Reconciliation with Father Cristino Bouvette
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Father Cristino Bouvette, who is of Métis and Cree-Ojibwe heritage, joins the gents and discusses his view on faith and reconciliation as an Indigenous person and Catholic priest. He explains his rational, measured, and nuanced positions and shares an inside perspective on the recent Papal visit. From a unique point of view, Father Cristino address…
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Harmonious Story Sessions at Blindman Brewing
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Did you know that our friends at Blindman Brewing enjoy a well-crafted story almost as much as they enjoy a well-crafted IPA? Over the past number of years they have worked with Alberta writers and CKUA to bring these two art forms together by publishing micro-fictions on the sides of their super-tall cans. The Gents have loved reading these storie…
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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Brave New World or Dystopian Nightmare
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Join the Harmonious Gentlemen as they delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence. The rapid advancement in AI technology has led to both excitement and fear. In this episode, they explore the potential benefits and dangers of AI, and separate fact from fiction. They'll be discussing the latest developments in AI and what they mean for our futu…
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Jessica Deconstructs the 2x2's
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In this episode, the Gents are enlightened on the traditions of a mysterious Christian denomination you've probably never heard of. Jess joins the pod and graciously shares her experiences with the religion known discretely as the "2x2's" by outsiders. She goes on to share an honest look into her deconstruction process and provides insight to the j…
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In this episode, the Gents discuss the all-too-common experiences of burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. These are issues that many of us face at some point in our lives, and it's important to have open and honest conversations about them. They explore the causes of these challenges and the difficulty in managing and coping with them. Whether…
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Learning from the Psychology of Extreme Sport Athletes with Special Guest William Ernst Fraser
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In episode 82, the gents met up with special guest Will Fraser at their favourite skate cafe in Lacombe to chat about snowboarding, extreme sport athletes, psychology, and self-awareness. It was a very rad conversation that we think you'll love, no matter how extreme you are! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su…
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Join the gents for an early morning chat at Phil's restaurant. They get sincerely braggadocious and explore the intricacies of pride, and humility. Why is it so hard to brag on command? Why is it so easy to do it unintentionally? Is bragging healthy? And most importantly, which gent brags the most? Honestly, let them know what you think about that …
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Mini-Debates and Moral Quandaries
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In Episode 80, the Gents try something different. Acting on the suggestions of loyal listener Andy, they attempt to take opposing sides on a series of topics. Starting with a surprise debate on a fairly serious topic, one needs to argue against his true feelings. Facing a moral dilemma, two are put on the spot and forced to analyze their choices. F…
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Bullying Bullies: Metaphorical Swirlies, Wedgies, and Noogies
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Episode 79 is all about bullying, getting bullied, and how to stand up to a bully harmoniously. The gents start their conversation by defining the term, "bullying", then dive deep into the past, revealing stories of being victims and perpetrators. The chat changes directions quickly and they move on to a discussion of what bullying looks like in th…
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Conversion Therapy Therapy and Ex-Ex-Gay with Peter Rockhold
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In episode 78, Peter joins the gents for an enlightening conversation about conversion therapy, empathy, forgiveness, and religious freedom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit harmoniousgentlemen.substack.comAv The Gents
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Death! to the Gentlemen (Grief, Pine Boxes, and Mushroom Suits)
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In this episode, the gents explore their impending demise. It's not as gloomy as you'd think, and they discover that death is actually pretty easy to talk about. Is there a "right way" to grieve? What's the best way to die? Does it matter what happens to your body after you die? Chris, Graham, and Tyler kill it on this one, but as always, they'd lo…
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Deconstruction Deep-Dive with Dason (the ex-Mormon)
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In Episode 76, the Gents take their show on the road to Angry Bear Growlers in Airdrie. There, they meet with a friend of a friend of the podcast, Dason, and hear his story of joining, participating in, and eventually leaving, the Mormon Church. Dason knows his stuff and shares a bit about the history of the church, the modern church, and his story…
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Teachers are Liberal Brainwashers (and other myths)
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In this episode, the Gents revisit a topic they happen to know a bit about. They start the conversation by addressing public perception of teachers and the comments they hear regularly about their chosen field of work. From there the chat meanders... from busting myths and defending the profession, to critical self-reflection and questioning career…
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