That's Deep Bro

We've explored the idea of happiness on this show before, but not with a super happy person like Steve Simone. Steve is probably THE happiest guy I know and from what I can tell - it's real. But HOW? What are his secrets? He's here to tell you all about the secrets to happiness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my favorite Joy Division songs and also a part of human existence. The Duggars are a result of isolation and I want to take credit for hating them way before anyone else did. In this episode I discuss social and emotional isolation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expect the unexpected and whenever possible BE the unexpected. I read that in a Kurt Vonnegut book once, and it has stuck with me for years. What does that mean and how can it help us?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does your memory affect your behavior in the present? Kevin Christy and I discuss how trauma can rewire your brain and cause you massive unhappiness in the present. Also, are some memories helpful in every day functioning? How do we "rewire" the mind to deal with new experiences? Are we neuroscientists? No, just a couple of comedians getting deep on it, bro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we think we can control anything? How much of life do we even control really? Why do I feel the need to make sure my dog eats and poops regularly or it will be the end of the world? Also, wouldn't Blythe Danner make a great mom for me?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I address a listener email asking if we can ever truly know our purpose in life. That's a deep question but luckily, this bro has some ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feminism. It's complicated being a lady these days. I try to sort it all out. When in doubt, ask what would Shirley Manson do?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A topic very near and dear to comics and philosophers - depression. Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Hume, John Stuart Mill all had nervous breakdowns. Tom and I discuss the types of depression one goes thru and what you can do to make it suck less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I discuss what it means to take a break and just be a person. I took 4 days off and realized that leisure time is something Americans hate. Why is that? Jean Baudrillard has some answers, as does Max Weber. Also, I read Dan Harris' book "10% Happier" about his journey into finding meditation. A great book for anyone deeply skeptical about the self-help guru world.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mellisa Villasenor and I discuss self and how to find it. Also, why it's AWFUL to compare yourself to others. Melissa is an amazing impressionist and comic and I know you'll adore her as I do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode covers the Madonna of the philosophy world - Frederich Nietzsche. He's popular, but often misunderstood and one of my absolute favorites. I cover the Genealogy of Morals and the idea of slave and master morality, the will to power and maybe a little ubermensch, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Dhaya and I go deep on compassion, anger and relinquishing control - the holy trinity of human drama. She's hot off a meditation retreat and I have so many questions for her - like how annoying was everyone else on the retreat? How do you deal with your own thoughts for days on end with no interruption? Dhaya is a gracious and enlightening guest. I know you'll love her.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stranded in a snow storm in a hotel room in DC, I cover Phenomenology, Husserl and Merleau-Ponty. Phenomenology is the study of subjective perception and Merleau-Ponty grounds perception in the body and in the "flesh of the world". How French is that? I also look at what it means to "stay present". It's the buzz phrase of the time, but how in the hell does anybody really do that? Also, what does this have to do with Pippi Longstocking? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy...listen to my lunatic snowed-in ramblings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Charge and I discuss the documentary "All this Mayhem" about the skateboarding champs Ben and Tas Pappas. Their descent into drugs, prison and chaos make one wonder if you can truly change your fate. They were born into a rough life and tried as hard as they could to escape it. But can you really change your destiny? Maybe, but shit ain't easy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode I ride solo, dawg. We cover 50 Shades of Grey and why my cousin loves it so much. Also, what does it have to do with Michel Foucault? TONS! Why was I going to S&M clubs as a teenager in LA? You'll have to listen to find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the 12 steps and how can they help you? My guest Andy Haynes shares his stories about recovery and going thru the 12 steps himself. He's wonderful and candid and you will love him. @imandyhaynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is so damn spiritual about surfing? Graham Elwood and I discuss how a traumatic trip to Afghanistan changed his life. Also, would you get back in the water after a shark took your arm?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, there is a Philosophy of Humor. It starts with Plato and guess what? He didn't like it very much...why? Because you'll have to listen to find out, silly goose! My guest is Matt Braunger, a very funny human and together we get deep on comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nietzsche thought forgetfulness was essential to human existence, without it "there could be no happiness, cheerfulness, hope, pride, immediacy..." Forgetfulness is similar to forgiveness in that it requires we let go of negative emotions that harm us. But how does one forgive the unforgivable? Nazis? Child molesters? Do they deserve forgiveness? My guest Paul Gilmartin of the Mental Illness Happy Hour discusses how he forgave his abusive mother. Brutally honest and touching, you will love this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the great Philosopher/Poet Morrissey said "Rejection is one thing, but rejection from a fool is cruel". Rejection sucks all around - from romantic ones to professional ones. Alison Rosen and I discuss the ins and outs of rejection. Why does is suck so bad and what to do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices