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IdeaLogical is a podcast dedicated to equipping the public through thought-provoking lectures and interviews. Delivered with a playful and engaging tone, we examine any and all ideas that are interesting: from the world's greatest philosophers, to the history of sex; from questions related to public policy, to interviews on health and mindset. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the ideologies at work in the world around us. Join us as we critically examine the concepts that challenge, inspire, and provoke discussion in our contemporary world.

Featured Episode

Episode #17 - Life in the Middle Ages

Today we have smartphones, airplanes, robotic surgery, and electric lights. But what was it like to live during the Middle Ages? Was it really the “Dark Ages” or was there intellectual flourishing? What did you eat? When did you bathe? In this episode, we look at what the average person’s life would have been like in medieval Europe.

Episodes

Episode #1 - Postmodernism

01/02/25

philosophy

postmodernism

politics

Postmodernism is a philosophical and cultural movement that came to prominence in France in the 1960s. It is one of the ...View Video

Episode #2 - Stoicism

01/01/25

philosophy

stoicism

greek

ethics

mind

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophical movement that emphasized controlling one's thoughts and emotions through reas...View Video

Episode #3 - Interview with a Navy SEAL - Combat Myths

01/01/25

military

war

culture

society

SEAL

In this episode, we interview a retired Navy SEAL to get his perspective on both hand-to-hand combat and gunfighting in ...View Video

Episode #4 - The History of Sex

01/02/25

sex

culture

society

homosexuality

transgenderism

pornography

This racy, adult-only episode discusses the history of sex and its cultural impacts throughout different time periods. I...View Video

Episode #5 - Interview With An Attorney - The First Amendment

01/01/25

freedom

speech

religion

poltics

constitution

attorney

Jeremy Dys is an attorney who specializes in constitutional law and cases related to the First Amendment. In this episod...View Video

Episode #6 - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

01/06/25

Rousseau

postmodernism

communism

left

enlightenment

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most influential figures in intellectual history. However, he is the ideological for...View Video

Episode #7 - Martin Luther

01/20/25

Religion

history

theology

christianity

This man broke the intellectual stranglehold of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe. Though he is a medieval thinker, hi...View Video

Episode #8 - Interview with Wilfred Reilly

01/27/25

Wilfred

Reilly

politics

liberal

conservative

racism

slavery

In this episode, we interview Dr. Wilfred Reilly. He is a political science professor, author, and cultural critic. Grow...View Video

Episode #9 - Interview with a Navy SEAL - Mental Toughness

02/03/25

Mind

military

war

SEAL

culture

mental

In this episode, we interview a retired Navy SEAL, Randy Rozzell, to chat about mental toughness. How can we grow in men...View Video

Episode #10 - Interview with a Scientist - Evolution

02/17/25

evolution

science

universe

biology

What is evolution and evolutionary theory? What are some evidences for human evolution? How old is the universe, the Ear...View Video

Episode #11 - Critical Theory

03/03/25

Critical theory

postmodernism

philosophy

history

Marx

politics

The phrase, “critical theory,” has become popular in our culture (along with “critical race theory” and “neo-Marxism”). ...View Video

Episode #12 - Overcome your fear of flying - Interview with a pilot

03/10/25

Flight

plane

fear

anxiety

culture

pilot

Up to 40% of Americans have some level of anxiety when flying on an airplane. In this episode, we interview a former Air...View Video

Episode #13 - Interview with a Green Beret - Special Operations

03/17/25

Green Beret

Army Ranger

military

special operations

selection

Zach Schultz is a Green Beret who has also completed Ranger School. In this episode we learn about the ins and outs of s...View Video

Episode #14 - John Stuart Mill - On Liberty

03/31/25

Freedom

speech

amendment

Mill

Liberty

Politics

The liberty to do, think, and say what we want is the cornerstone of most modern republics.. But what exactly do we mean...View Video

Episode #15 - Interview with a Pastor - Religion in Politics

04/14/25

christianity

politics

democrat

republican

nationalism

pastor

religion

A large voting block in the U.S. identifies as being religious (with the largest subset being Christian). In this episod...View Video

Episode #16 - What is Philosophy?

04/29/25

philosophy

history

culture

metaphysics

ethics

Philosophy is the “love of wisdom” but what exactly does this mean? Philosophy is probably the broadest and most fundame...View Video

Episode #17 - Life in the Middle Ages

05/12/25

Medieval

Middle Ages

History

Religion

Today we have smartphones, airplanes, robotic surgery, and electric lights. But what was it like to live during the Midd...View Video