That's Deep Bro

It seems these days people make being offended a social media avocation. But really, what does it mean to be offended and what utility does it have in society?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self Commodification. It's all around us now. Does the idea of "branding yourself" give you the dry heaves? It should! When did having millions of likes become more important than having a handful of awesome, real life friends? I explore the devolution of human kind thru the abuse of social media and even interview an actual, live Millenial named Erik who gives insight into this phenomenon. Let's get (anti) social! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At last, my beloved friend returns to That's Deep Bro. She skypes in from Hawaii and we discuss soulmates amongst many other totally deep topics. It's a cosmic ride you will love.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode I asked you the listeners to write in with your biggest fears in life. I read your emails and discuss some of mine as well. What can we do to not be reduced to terrified little guppies by our fears? Also, why the Misfits are awesome and ridiculous at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I explore humility - from it's roots in religion to the apparent lack of it today in popular culture. Why do people hate Anne Hathaway? And why does Tyler Oakley make me sad inside? See for yourself https://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have a special guest. Jessica was brought into a cult by her parents at the age of 8. After suffering years of abuse, she got out and is now a happy, thriving woman. How do you get sucked into a cult, how do you get out and how do you go on after being one? All these questions and more!  "Life is fucked, but we're here for some reason." - Jessica   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The power of NO. Why are we so afraid of saying no to shit we don't want to do? If you're new to saying no how do you get started? Also, Claire Danes' ugly cry face.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'd better watch out or that inner gremlin will get you. Who is that self loathing turd inside of all of us and how do we stop it from ruining our lives? Woody Allen's obsession with young girls. Also, we do some positive affirmations.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have enough crap!??! NO you don't. Get a job, get to working. Make money and buy more stuff. That's what consumerism tells us. CP explores this phenomena and explains why the Smurfs are EVIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I swam in my gym pool asking myself this question. And while I don't have the answer yet, I hope I'm moving in the right direction. Also, why was Grease the worst movie to show little girls? Does Socrates have the answers with "Know Thyself?" or was he just really good in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We lose people, things and situations every day. Grief is an ongoing part of life (Yay!)  My guest Kevin Christy lost his father in a hiking accident 7 years ago. How is he doing now and how does one deal with loss? Also, do you have any happy songs on your ipod? Does Kevin belong to the Bones Brigade? You bet.  @kevingchristy @christinap on twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent Josh Duggar Ashley Madison scandal and Kanye West being a complete douschebag on the VMA's, I find myself asking "why bother being a good person when some people seem to opt out?" I explore this question using the philosophy of Oprah Magazine, Philosophy Now Magazine and the late great Wayne Dyer. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My mother died and I talk about it. Also, what is Borderline Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia? What happens to us when we die? Do you believe in reincarnation?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Dave Reinitz and I discuss optimism and why bother trying to be an optimist? I mean wasn't Pollyana the most annoying person ever? Should we even want to have expectations and what is the value of having a positive attitude? Also, why does Dave hate Dick Cheney so much?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pat Keane and I discuss self sabotage and motivation. Why do we fail ourselves at crucial moments? What is the payoff? Who knows more sports analogies than Pat Keane? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are these emotional vampires that suck our souls and leave us confused and sad? Or just that person who seems to post the same picture of themselves over and over on social media? They are called narcissists. My friend Leslie joins me to discuss the fun of dealing with these personality types. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who the hell are you? What is this thing we call the self? Philosophy has some answers, but so does Sam Harris. Also, in all the books on self improvement I've read, they say you must get over yourself to be successful and happy. So which is it? Do I find myself or get over it to be happy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode my beloved, Tom Segura and I discuss what makes people successful and what seems to lead to failure. In all the books written about success, there seems to be a prevailing formula on how to get it. Bunz and I get deep on what these formulas are. Get your success jeans on, bros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ressentiment (French pronunciation: ​[rəsɑ̃timɑ̃]) Nietzsche used this term as the underlying principle to the Geneology of Morals. When one group considers themselves victims of another and justifies their weakness or inactivity because of ressentiment. Amber Tozer and I discuss this idea in it's applications to every day life.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I reveal a secret I've been holding onto for too long. Also, revelations about my mother and Jacques Derrida on words and deconstruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices