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Are we giving gifts for the right reason? As we get closer to Christmas, Adrian and Austin question why we give gifts and if we should stop. We look at both reasons to give and not give gifts for Christmas and dig into why we do it. Finally, we answer the question about gifts and briefly look at other Christmas traditions as well. We wont have an episode next week but we'll see you in the new year!

Is it better to be new or novel? This week Adrian and Austin reflect on NPR's 50 Best Albums of 2018. We try and decipher what NPR is trying to say with their list; if it's the best albums musically or topically? From there we discuss if we should seek out new things or novel things and which is better. Finally, we share the things we keep going back too, even with all the new. Here is the article discussed in this episode. https://www.npr.org/2018/12/04/671206573/the-50-best-albums-of-2018-page-1

Does this podcast care about nuance enough. In continued backlash to the episode about Albert Mohler and truth, Adrian and Austin reflect on the podcast in general to see if they use enough nuance. First, we define what nuance is and how it applies to our podcast. We ask if nuance is good in general and should be used. Finally, we look into what we want our podcast to be and how nuance works within that.

What is the meaning of Christmas? In this episode Adrian and Austin discuss why we like Christmas movies and what makes them good. We talk about "classic" Christmas movies and what makes them classic. Finally, we look at the claymation Christmas episode form the TV show Community and talk about how it point to the true meaning of Christmas. Here is the YouTube video referenced in this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVt6RVuZqdk

In this episode Adrian and Austin reflect on the passing of Stan Lee and the legacy he left behind. Specifically, we share our thoughts about Albert Mohler's podcast where he talks about how Stan Lee told stories and how they are important to humanity. We discuss how we agree and disagree with what Mohler said and how we think he should have phrased his discussion on worldview. Here is the podcast referenced in this episode. https://albertmohler.com/2018/11/14/briefing-11-14-18/

What are we nostalgic about. Adrian and Austin define nostalgia and give examples of what they find nostalgic. We discuss cooperate vs personal nostalgia as well as using nostalgia as a marketing scheme. Finally, we try and determine if nostalgia is good and when it can become bad.

Are political parties a rap feud that has gone too far? Adrian and Austin look at famous rap beefs and compare them to the current political climate. We look at why rap beefs happen and what the different types are, and how we can compare them to political parties. Finally, Austin gives us some ideas on how we can solve rap/political beefs in a positive way that doesn't end in anyone getting shot. Here are the videos and article referenced in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQSZ4FjL-Hw h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfMe0dsxk_Q https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106857447&fbclid=IwAR3-J_U5OqOl3GlF_weWyV-BssffA06jROrTLlGq4z8hbhFXGqFcLuV99Y8