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The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Safe Space Episode

I discuss the concept of “safe spaces,” what it actually means, why there are tons of fake, manufactured ones, and how the destruction of these spaces in favor of a longhouse-style space is the cause of many problems plaguing Western society and culture.

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Batman Episode

I discuss the Batman mythology via the comic books/animated series/movies and raise an interesting question that really hasn’t been asked before regarding Bruce Wayne’s inability to move on from his parents’ murder, which has comparisons to George Bailey’s conundrum in “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

Show notes:

Batman: Animated Series

The Dark Knight Rises

Mask of the Phantasm

Perchance to Dream (I incorrectly called it Dreams to Dream in the podcast)

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Nuclear Fallout Episode

I discuss a fictional account of a nuclear fallout in Charlottesville, Virginia written decades ago, how a nuclear fallout is a way to describe the effects of the past 30 years on societal and cultural institutions and the subsequent impact to human relationships.

Show notes:

Short story: https://www.nps.gov/articles/charlottesville-1979.htm

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The American Dream Episode

I discuss whether or not the American Dream is dead (kind of), how atomization has contributed to its downfall, and possible ways to create a new version of it for the up-and-coming generation (if they’re willing).

Referenced links:

Old Glory Club: Why We Must Always Remember The Alamo

Investopedia: The American Dream Now Costs $3.4 Million

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Millennial Dilemma

I talk about a possible future for many millennials, and why despite how sad it seems it may be inevitable.

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Cosplay Episode

I’m back!

I discuss:

How day-to-day cosplaying is a rejection of modern aesthetics.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Return Episode

After a long hiatus I return to podcast on:

  • Why I stopped podcasting for months
  • Replacing
  • Archaeological adventures in flip phone land
  • Finding ancient journal entries
  • The Curse of the High IQ by Aaron Clarey and why high IQ people need their own spaces

New Substack Channel

Long overdue update: I’ve started writing on a Substack channel called “Finding Serenity.” You can check out my essays there and also subscribe to get email notifications when the latest post is up.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Reliving the Past Episode

I discuss why “reliving the past” is an impossibility, why attempts at it are more like reenactment, and how it affects human relationships.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Serenity-Firefly Episode

I discuss the TV show Firefly, how it is like/unlike Cowboy Bebop, and what it means to “find Serenity.” I also mention similarities to Captain Reynolds and the protagonist in my sci-fi noir novel, The Aridian.

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