Podcasts by Wine Jar Cynics

WJC Episode I Genesis and Moonlight from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.972013

Podcast Origin, Catalyst, Lunacy, Dreams, Nightmares, Premonitions, China, Florida, Travel, Cynicism, WJC ARC 1,

WJC Episode X Self-Sufficiency and Doomsday Prepping ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.940910

The Wine Jar Cynics and Warrior Philosopher Mac discuss prepping and survivalism.

WJC Episode XI Musashi Miyamoto&Samurai Philosophy ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.935347

Part I: Musashi Miyamoto, one of the greatest swordsmans/philosophers of Japan.

Part II (24min): Mongol, Chinese, Roman warrior ethos etc.

The mongol invasion/b...

WJC Episode XII The Matrix In 2020: Interpreting the Allegories and Philosophies ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.898363

Dio, Gene and Mac discuss and interpret different allegories, philosophies and symbols in the first Matrix movie. We also discuss the prequel film Animatrix and mention the 2 sequels.

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WJC Episode 13 The Chinese legend That Inspired DBZ+Spoilers ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.895637

Son Goku story inspiration starts around 5:00 Mark.

Chinese Monkey King:Journey to the West is argubly one of the most important pieces of literature in China. It is deeply root...

WJC Episode 14 Language Learning Wisdom and Tactics ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.892905

This episode is about tips and tricks for language learning.

WJC Episode 15 Responding to Shocking Incel Posts From 4chan ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.890491

This episode is going to be very vulgar. The black pill philosophy forum aka Incels In a nutshell, are a small community of men who are celibate--involuntarily. They come in all shapes, sizes an...

WJC Episode 16 Origion of Covid-19 Discussion and Diatribes ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.887439

This episode will be discussing the origin of Covid-19, this is an offbeat episode that is mostly ranting and speculation. Despite us having strong political opinions we promise this podcast wil...

WJC Episode 17 Covid-19 Diatribe Part II Lockdowns ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.884575

Dio, Gene & Mac rant about the lock downs.

WJC Episode 18 Hidden Knowledge and Spiritual Journeys of The Pre-Christians ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.882186

The Kynics speak about Gnosticism. Gnosticism is an umbrella term for the sects and teachings of the early Christians. By many Christian they are considered heretics. Gnosticism is rich in histo...

WJC Episode 19 Conversations on Religion Part II Islam ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.879335

Dio, Gene and Mac speak about the origins, beliefs and other random facts of Islam. This is a limited series on abrahamic religions. For more background watch episode 18!

WJC Episode 20 Conversations on Religion Part III Judaism ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.875089

The Kynics speak about Jewish beliefs, mysticism and a bit of Jewish history.

WJC Episode XXI What Does Socratic/Kynic Self-Sufficiency Mean? ft Mac from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.871831

What did self-sufficiency mean to the cynics and socrates? What does self-sufficiency mean to us in 2020?

WJC Episode 23 Christianity, Holy Wars, Bhuddism and Stoicism from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.865638

This is our final episode on this mini-series on the Abrahamic religions. We discuss the essential Christian lore and Crusaders! As well as other philosophies and religions. At the end we talk a...

WJC Episode 24 The Symbology and Psychology of The First Edibles Trip from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.862407

Gene's first trip was nothing special but he became a lot creative.

WJC Episode 25 Final 2020 Episode: Stoic Indifference and New Years Resolutions from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.859733

On our final episode of the year we will discuss: stoic indifference, critic the idea of new years resolutions and cynical predictions for the new year.

WJC Episode 26 The American Creed from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.856400

The American Creed was an idea proposed in Thomas Paine's book named "Common Sense". But when WWI began the USA wanted to create a national identity for the American people. Dio &...

WJC Episode 27 Revenge of the Edible from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.853365

Fear is the mind killer! And an old Norwegian speaking about Stoicism will calm you...

After a month Warrior Philosopher mac is back! He's recovered the coronavirus and he's alive to tell the tale. Mac opens his christmas gifts and we talk about Brazilian steak house :) Listen

WD Episode 01 First Watchdogs Episode: Digital Civil Wars, Cencorship and The Philosophy of Free Speech from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.843922

This is the first episode of the Watch Dogs, a segment/series where we discuss topics ranging from: Censorship, philosophy of freedom, hi-tech/futurism, dystopian-ism, mass surveillance and corr...

WJC Episode 30 Freedoom vs Security Debate and Discussion from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.841084

Is freedoom more important than security? Mac, Dio and Gene discuss the typical arguments on both sides of the debate.

WJC Episode 34 Oneiromancy, Divine Prophetic Dreams and Dream Interpreations from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.782371

Oneiromancy is a form of divination based upon dreams, and also uses dreams to predict the future. Oneirogen drugs may also be used to produce or enhance dream-like states of consciousness.

WJC Episode 35 The Mystic Psychoanalyst Carl Jung from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.772710

On this episode Mac, Dio and Gene speak about one of the pioneers of modern psychology--Carl Jung. This episode covers some of Carl Jung's early life and thought process, which were rooted i...

WJC Episode 36 Psychoanyltical Dream Interpretations Part 1 Sigmund Freud from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.769588

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about Dream-Work (Traum-Arbeit) a more psychological way of dream interpretation.

Disclaimer: The Kynics are discussing the ideological/philosophical roots of Sigmu...

WJC Episode 37 Psychoanylitcs Part 2 Carl Jung Dream Symbolism from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.766946

Mac, Dio and Gene discuss the last dream arc episode. Oneiromancy and the study of dreams (scientific and philosophical) cannot be discussed without bringing in the mystic psychologist Carl Jung...

WJC Episode 38 Romanticism vs Classicism Movement and The Modern Parallels from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.764151

Romanticism and Classicism are not just eras. They are:artistic and literary movements, philosophies, psychological profiles and even counter-cultures.

WJC Episode 39 Wisdom From Mentorship and Chinese Philosophy (San Ren Xing) from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.761313

What is a mentor? Should you find a mentor? Mac, Dio and Gene talk about life advice from a mentor or mentors in our lives and reasons why being mentored is beneficial for your life.

WJC Episode 40 Psychedlics Part 2 Magic Mushrooms and The Mind: Introspection and Psychonautics from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.758833

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about the first hand experience of a high dose of magic mushrooms. Psychonautics is the term refers both to a methodology for describing and explaining the subjective eff...

WJC Episode 41 Life Lessons and Wisdom We Learned Late from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.755909

Mac, Dio and Gene talk about things we wish we could've learned sooner and regret how late in life we learned it. The moral of the story is, don't repeat our mistakes. Take this wisdom t...

WJC Episode 42 Bad/Incomplete Advice (Coals of Wisdom) #1"Follow Your Passion" from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.753080

Mac, Dio and Gene talk about advice we think is either bad or incomplete. These "pearls of wisdom" are more like coals of wisdom that need to be polished and buffed out until they become...

WJC Episode 43 The Snake Oil Salesman Of Ancient Greece and Today: The Sophists and Sophistry from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.750407

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about the sophists and sophistry. The sophists were tutors/lawyers of ancient Greece and Rome whereas sophistry is "the use of fallacious arguments especially with th...

WD Episode 02 The Definition and Philosophy of Watch Dogs from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.747399

What does Watch Dogs mean? How does it relate to the Kynics and Kynicism/Cynicism Philosophy? What does it have to do with the idea of "who watches the watchmen?" Finally, who are the Wa...

WJC Episode XLIV Cynicism/Kynicism Philosophy and Idealogy In a Nutshell from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.744696

If you're new to the Cynic philosophy, start here. This is an overview of what the philosophy of Kynicism tries to teach.

WJC Episode XLV Cynicism Philosophy In The Roman Empire from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.698631

Gene explains how the Romans modified and adapted the Cynic philosophy in accordance with their traditional virtues/values.

WJC Episode 48 Cynic Diatribe: Opression, Flase Victimhood, and Power from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.679804

"Don't pray for easier lives; pray to be stronger men"- John F. Kennedy.

Victim-hood creates a mind-prison, never imprison yourself; always become more free.

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WJC Episode 49: The Allegory And Philosophy Of Watermellon Juice from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.676691

An episode about lessons/wisdom from the quest of watermelon juice.

WD Diruna Surveillence Report: 5-8-2021 | US Postal Service Is Spying On Americans/Alt-Tech/FBI&NSA Unconstiutional Data Collection from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.673460

Hello World of Watch Dogs, if you see a date in the title it means this is a diruna surveillance report. These are time sensitive recordings unlike the timeless audio essays/discussion we normal...

WD Episode 08 Tolerance and Apathy Towards the Surveillance State from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.670949

Dio and Gene discuss whether the problem with attitudes towards the surveillance state is an issue because of a lack of knowledge or apathy/tolerance. We are leaning towards apathy and tolerance...

WJC Episode 50: Idealogy Should Not Define You from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.667640

It's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you. At the same time you should have ideas and passions that drive you, just don't let them consume you. Always refer ...

WJC Episode 51: Return From Hiatus and Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Rant from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.663848

In This episode we talk about Kyle's trial and the misinformation around it as well as the Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack + responses on Twitter regarding this situation.

References:...

WJC Conspiracy Theory Iceberg Series: Intro from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.660831

The Kynics want to give the YouTube Creator Wendigoon a shout out for his conspiracy theory iceberg series. We have decided to make our own series with a Cynic/Kynic twist and analysis style. We...

WJC Episode 52 Conspiracy Theory Iceberg Prologue: The Philosophy and Criticism of Conspiracy Theory Definitions from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.658421

We will be back in studio next week. In this episode the Cynics discuss: what is a conspiracy theory? Dio, Mac and Gene also rant about why conspiracy theory is misunderstood and used to dismiss...

WD Episode 09 YouTube Removing Dislikes Rant from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.655386

Welcome back to WJC "Watch Dogs" segment, we will be ranting on the more symbolic ramifications of why taking the YouTube dislikes is not only inefficient but creates a precedent.

WJC Episode 53 Charismatic Leaders, Martyrs and Ideas. from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.652268

We want to thank Cassius for recording this episode with us. The moral of the story is that all charismatic leaders, ideas and martyrs should come with a warning label.

WJC Cynic Movie Review #1 Spider-Man: No Way Home from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.644846

Gene is still salty about Dio losing the SD card that had the Carnage Movie Review, so this is technically Wine Jar Cynics Movie Review #2. Great movie, extremely fun with a lot of action and fa...

WD Episode 010 Swedish Startup Epicenter Uses It's NFC Microchip Implant Technology For Vaccine Status: Analysis&Rant from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.637700

Swedish Tech Company Epicenter is making headlines again for using its contactless payment technology, this time to display vaccine status. The CEO of Epicenter say's it used in case your ph...

WJC Episode 54: NFTs, Pizza Supremacy and Creepy Stories/UFOs from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.603912

Honorary grapevine episode, grapevines are just popculture episodes where we "shoot the shit" according to Mac. In this grapevine/filler episode we speak about some more light-heartening...

WJC Episode 55 Potential Paths to Ideological Fanaticism: Vulerabilities from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.601121

Dio and Gene speak about vulnerabilities that can lead you to becoming married to your ideas and or: fanatical, an ideological junkie and even a radical. There are different vulnerabilities: bro...

WD Episode 011: The Hypocrisy&Precedent of Promoting Censorship from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.598616

Never wish censorship, even upon your ideological opponents. The slippery slope is not a fallacy.

WJC Episode 58: Do"Western Values"Exist from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.587073

Spoiler alert, yes...

WD Episode 013 The Metaverse from 2023-12-12T20:04:18.583540

Dio and Gene discuss and criticize the metaverse.

WJC Episode 13 The Chinese legend That Inspired DBZ+Spoilers ft Mac from 2022-03-07T00:45:43.586619

Son Goku story inspiration starts around 5:00 Mark.

Chinese Monkey King:Journey to the West is argubly one of the most important pieces of literature in China. It is deeply root...

WD Episode 01 First Watchdogs Episode: Digital Civil Wars, Cencorship and The Philosophy of Free Speech from 2022-03-07T00:45:43.486826

This is the first episode of the Watch Dogs, a segment/series where we discuss topics ranging from: Censorship, philosophy of freedom, hi-tech/futurism, dystopian-ism, mass surveillance and corr...

WJC Episode 40 Psychedlics Part 2 Magic Mushrooms and The Mind: Introspection and Psychonautics from 2022-03-07T00:45:43.438587

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about the first hand experience of a high dose of magic mushrooms. Psychonautics is the term refers both to a methodology for describing and explaining the subjective eff...

WJC Episode LVI--Top 10 Wine Jar Cynics Episodes Part 1: Conspiracy Theory Iceberg, Heru, Followers of Diogenes, Modern vs Ancient Cynics, The "Dog Philosophy" from 2022-02-02T07:24:22

We missed regular new years to do this, so we decided to use Chinese new years as justification to do a top 10 wjc episodes of all time. Shoutout to Wendigoon!