Everywhere You Go is Bullsh*t
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 23 ratingsCurious friends (not experts) have fun diving into a variety of topics that intrigue them ... From Mormonism to Online Dating, Transcendental Meditation to Midwifery; Science, Technology, Cults, Biographies & more ... Everywhere You Go is Bullshit.
Formerly known as The Fundamentals podcast.
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'Goldfish Rotting in a Drone'
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBDo you remember The Fundamentals podcast? Well, we’re back - New name, same great taste! After 4 years we finally sit down to reboot the show, explain the rebranding, where we’ve been, and chat about many topics - aging politicians, aliens, the latest happenings in Scientology and Mormonism, mortality, legacy, the differences in podcasting since we started our show in 2014, as well as the future of it. *Please Note* we recorded this episode at the end of September 2023, before many notab...
Kind of Bloosh | An Anthology of 'Extra Fun'
August 01, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBFrom the early years of the podcast and the hours of off-topic conversations, comes a special collection of our favorite bits from the original Extra Fun series! — From the original episodes in order of appearance : (00:00) : Moynahan v. Monaghan - Tom Brady’s ball scandal, and continually mixing up Bridget Moynahan and Michelle Monaghan - March 2015 (10:56) : Pink Bloosh! - The origin of our affinity for André Blush and Pamela Anderson’s Icelandic strip club - August 2015 (18:26) ...
Mormon Patriarchal Blessings | Siblings in Zion Podcast
November 10, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MBAs we mentioned in the last episode on Mormonism, Dan & his sister Lisa have started a new podcast called Siblings in Zion! Today we present an episode from that show in which the siblings discuss the LDS practice of 'Patriarchal Blessings'. Check out the links below and subscribe! --- In this episode Dan and Lisa read their super special, *very* unique Patriarchal Blessings (also known as Mormon horoscopes) and dissect them into what is standard Mormon jargon, what is total BS, and what...
Mormon Patriarchal Blessings (Siblings in Zion Podcast)
November 10, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MBAs we mentioned in the last episode on Mormonism, Dan & his sister Lisa have started a new podcast called Siblings in Zion! Today we present an episode from that show in which the siblings discuss the LDS practice of 'Patriarchal Blessings'. Check out the links below and subscribe! --- In this episode Dan and Lisa read their super special, verrry unique Patriarchal Blessings (also known as Mormon horoscopes) and dissect them into what is standard Mormon jargon, what is total BS, and what...
Mormonism | Part 4 - Leaving the LDS Church
August 04, 2019 18:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this season finale (more on that at the end of the episode), Dan's sister Lisa joins us to conclude our series on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She talks about the structure of missionary life bleeding over after she returned, her struggle to conform to the expectations of women in the church, some of the very weird things she used to believe, and the process of learning and accepting the incompatible truths that would lead her to resign her membership and seek a life o...
The Fundamentals: Mormonism - Part 4 (Leaving the LDS Church)
August 04, 2019 18:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this season finale (more on that at the end of the episode), Dan's sister Lisa joins us to conclude our series on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She talks about the structure of missionary life bleeding over after she returned, her struggle to conform to the expectations of women in the church, some of the very weird things she used to believe, and the process of learning and accepting the incompatible truths that would lead her to resign her membership and seek a life o...
The Fundamentals: Mormonism - Part 3 (LDS Missionaries)
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBFinally, Dan's sister Lisa joins us to talk about growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being baptized by her brother, attending BYU-Idaho, and serving a full-time mission for 18 months before eventually beginning to question the claims of Joseph Smith, the origins of the Book of Mormon, and the history of the church.
Mormonism | Part 3 - LDS Missionaries
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBFinally, Dan's sister Lisa joins us to talk about growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being baptized by her brother, attending BYU-Idaho, and serving a full-time mission for 18 months before eventually beginning to question the claims of Joseph Smith, the origins of the Book of Mormon, and the history of the church.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
June 17, 2019 00:13 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBChurch on Saturday? Jesus Christ: Private Investigator? In 1844, after 'The Great Disappointment' of the Millerite movement, Ellen G. White began having visions. Eventually, she was among the founders of a new christian denomination known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We'll talk about how their beliefs and practices differ significantly from other Christian churches, and what the heck Jesus is doing up there in his heavenly apartment.
The Fundamentals: Seventh-day Adventist
June 17, 2019 00:13 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBChurch on Saturday? Jesus Christ: Private Investigator? In 1844, after 'The Great Disappointment' of the Millerite movement, Ellen G. White began having visions. Eventually, she was among the founders of a new christian denomination known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We'll talk about how their beliefs and practices differ significantly from other Christian churches, and what the heck Jesus is doing up there in his heavenly apartment.
Seventh-day Adventist
June 17, 2019 00:13 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBChurch on Saturday? Jesus Christ: Private Investigator? In 1844, after 'The Great Disappointment' of the Millerite movement, Ellen G. White began having visions. Eventually, she was among the founders of a new christian denomination known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We'll talk about how their beliefs and practices differ significantly from other Christian churches, and what the heck Jesus is doing up there in his heavenly apartment.
I Don't Want to Die! 💀
June 09, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MBWe ponder death and its place as the motive of religion. Yes, of course we talk about Mormonism, and Dan comments on the progress of having more honest communication with his Mormon family.
Yuri Gagarin | The First Man in Outer Space
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBIn 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft, becoming the first human being in outer space. He returned to great celebration and lived as a hero in his homeland. That is, until his still mysterious death in 1968 ...
The Fundamentals: Yuri Gagarin - The First Man in Outer Space
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBIn 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft, becoming the first human being in outer space. He returned to great celebration and lived as a hero in his homeland. That is, until his still mysterious death in 1968 ...
The Fundamentals: Energy Drinks 💥
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThere are a lot of products out there with the promise of energy, mental focus, and greater performance. Sales of 'energy drinks' generate more than $10 billion annually, but what are you really paying for? What is actually in them? Are they safe? We talk about all this as we taste test a variety of popular brands. Let's rip the lid off it!!! Video Version : http://tiny.cc/funenergy
The Fundamentals: Energy Drinks!
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThere are a lot of products out there with the promise of energy, mental focus, and greater performance. Sales of 'energy drinks' generate more than $10 billion annually, but what are you really paying for? What is actually in them? Are they safe? We talk about all this as we taste test a variety of popular brands. Let's rip the lid off it!!! Video Version : http://tiny.cc/funenergy
Energy Drinks!
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThere are a lot of products out there with the promise of energy, mental focus, and greater performance. Sales of 'energy drinks' generate more than $10 billion annually, but what are you really paying for? What is actually in them? Are they safe? We talk about all this as we taste test a variety of popular brands. Let's rip the lid off it!!! Video Version : https://youtu.be/_brs-_OoHcQ
Book of Mormon 'Evidence'
April 24, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBWe watch a video entitled Evidences of the Book of Mormon: Complexity ... and we have some things to say. Watch the video version here: https://bit.ly/2PqgDnQ
The Fundamentals: Recycling ♻️
April 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBReduce, Reuse, Recycle. There is a reason for that order. Despite our best efforts and intentions, recycling is not the idyllic process most of us assume it is. Now that China has enacted the 'National Sword' policy, it is even more difficult to carry out. We need to be aware of what is possible for us to do, and how we can maximize our actions within the parameters of the places we live. YouTube : http://tiny.cc/funrecycle https://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/
Recycling ♻️
April 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBReduce, Reuse, Recycle. There is a reason for that order. Despite our best efforts and intentions, recycling is not the idyllic process most of us assume it is. Now that China has enacted the 'National Sword' policy, it is even more difficult to carry out. We need to be aware of what is possible for us to do, and how we can maximize our actions within the parameters of the places we live. YouTube : https://youtu.be/JJ9YnzQNd2w https://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/
Dad Boners & The Facebook Apocalypse
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBCurrent political bulls**t, data privacy, the Facebook apocalypse, the Mormon temple in Rome, the idea of inviting Mormon missionaries to speak with us on the show, future president The Rock, and Darren pops a dad boner over fixing appliances! Video version: https://youtu.be/6qpSKwAMUrE
There's a Baby in My Pants!
March 04, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBDarren tells the story of his wife's heroic delivery of their new baby daughter. They say the second one comes faster ... no kidding!
The Fundamentals: The Death Penalty ⚖️
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBCapital Punishment. The Death Penalty. Human Sacrifice. It has been been practiced since antiquity. What was once a more physically brutal and public event has become primarily a medical procedure behind locked doors. We talk about the ethical arguments, the various ways it has been applied throughout history, its current role in the societies that have held on to it, and whether or not it is valuable as a deterrent against the crimes it is used to punish. Also: BLOOD EAGLE. YouTube Channe...
The Death Penalty
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBCapital Punishment. The Death Penalty. Human Sacrifice. It has been been practiced since antiquity. What was once a more physically brutal and public event has become primarily a medical procedure behind locked doors. We talk about the ethical arguments, the various ways it has been applied throughout history, its current role in the societies that have held on to it, and whether or not it is valuable as a deterrent against the crimes it is used to punish. Also: BLOOD EAGLE. YouTube Channe...
The Fundamentals: The Death Penalty
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBCapital Punishment. The Death Penalty. Human Sacrifice. It has been been practiced since antiquity. What was once a more physically brutal and public event has become primarily a medical procedure behind locked doors. We talk about the ethical arguments, the various ways it has been applied throughout history, its current role in the societies that have held on to it, and whether or not it is valuable as a deterrent against the crimes it is used to punish. Also: BLOOD EAGLE. YouTube Channe...
The Golden Age of Knowledge!
February 08, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MBWe watch a Scientology propaganda video, compare the Mormon and Scientology churches considering their financial dealings and property holdings, moral relativism, apocalyptic future scenarios, and the imminent arrival of Darren's baby daughter ...
The Fundamentals: Mormonism - Part 2 (History of the LDS Church)
January 28, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBAn abridged history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; from the birth of Joseph Smith, Jr. to the present day as the church spread from New York to Kirtland, Nauvoo, Salt Lake City, and eventually across the world. Enhanced video version on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RZPnRw
Mormonism | Part 2 - History of the LDS Church
January 28, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBAn abridged history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; from the birth of Joseph Smith, Jr. to the present day as the church spread from New York to Kirtland, Nauvoo, Salt Lake City, and eventually across the world. Enhanced video version on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RZPnRw
The Stock Market
January 08, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBStocks. Bonds. Mutual Funds. Buy! Sell! Whether you let it ride or play it safe, we the people can play the game of business. We talk about the fundamentals of financial investment, how it has changed over time, and how it influences our economy. The Fundamentals of The Stock Market.
The Fundamentals: The Stock Market
January 08, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBStocks. Bonds. Mutual Funds. Buy! Sell! Whether you let it ride or play it safe, we the people can play the game of business. We talk about the fundamentals of financial investment, how it has changed over time, and how it influences our economy. The Fundamentals of The Stock Market.
The Fundamentals: The Stock Market 📈
January 08, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBStocks. Bonds. Mutual Funds. Buy! Sell! Whether you let it ride or play it safe, we the people can play the game of business. We talk about the fundamentals of financial investment, how it has changed over time, and how it influences our economy. The Fundamentals of The Stock Market.
The Fundamentals: Midwifery
December 28, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWith Darren's second child due any day, we sat down with Dan's dear friend and professional midwife Charli Zarosinski to talk about the fundamentals of midwifery practice, its benefits, misconceptions, and the differences between childbirth at home and hospital. Visit hearthandhomemidwifery.com & listen to Charli's show The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
Midwifery
December 28, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWith Darren's second child due any day, we sat down with Dan's dear friend and professional midwife Charli Zarosinski to talk about the fundamentals of midwifery practice, its benefits, misconceptions, and the differences between childbirth at home and hospital. Visit hearthandhomemidwifery.com & listen to Charli's show The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
The Fundamentals: Mormonism - Part 1 (Intro to the LDS Church)
December 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBAll of The Fun Men are together, and the tables have turned. This time, Dan takes the lead to present his research and personal history concerning the religion he was born into, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What was meant as a broader overview ends up being just the beginning ... Further Resources: The History of the Mormons Part 1: https://bit.ly/2Ezx66E Mormon Think: http://mormonthink.com NewNameNoah YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EpoDlI Utah Lighthouse Mi...
Mormonism | Part 1 - Intro to the LDS Church
December 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBAll of The Fun Men are together, and the tables have turned. This time, Dan takes the lead to present his research and personal history concerning the religion he was born into, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What was meant as a broader overview ends up being just the beginning ... Further Resources: The History of the Mormons Part 1: https://bit.ly/2Ezx66E Mormon Think: http://mormonthink.com NewNameNoah YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EpoDlI Utah Lighthouse Mi...
The Fundamentals: Christopher Columbus
December 04, 2018 01:02 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But, where did he really go? Where did he think he went? Does he deserve all the credit he has accumulated? We're talking about the fundamentals of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
December 04, 2018 01:02 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But, where did he really go? Where did he think he went? Does he deserve all the credit he has accumulated? We're talking about the fundamentals of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
The Fundamentals: Christopher Columbus ⛵
December 04, 2018 01:02 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But, where did he really go? Where did he think he went? Does he deserve all the credit he has accumulated? We're talking about the fundamentals of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
Humanity vs. The Rest of All Life
November 19, 2018 06:03 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe're back! ... mostly! Talking about the expansion of the McCarthy clan ... a precursor to our examination of Mormonism ... rumination on past topics, Infinite Jest, hyenas, Road Rules, COPS, evolution, future episodes, and more ...
Return of the Bloosh!
September 09, 2017 06:39 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBHere we all are, back again. The table is set and the Bloosh™ is loose. We're talkin' horse races, TGIF™, Talkboy™, politics, ThighMaster™, oysters, Transformers™, Unsolved Mysteries™, DACA, Power Rangers™, and more ...
Liquid Meat (Vegan vs. Hunter)
September 01, 2017 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBAlex Jones and the pig people, Neanderthal blood, and a discussion about diet and health from our perspectives as 'meat-eater' and 'vegan'. Opinions! Documentaries! Facts?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 34 MBDarren's interest in the emerging issue of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations prompted a look at a similar and rare form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (sponge brain) in humans known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Its origins are mysterious, it is typically fatal within a year, and there is no cure ... *gulp*
The Fundamentals: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 34 MBDarren's interest in the emerging issue of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations prompted a look at a similar and rare form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (sponge brain) in humans known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Its origins are mysterious, it is typically fatal within a year, and there is no cure ... *gulp*
The Fundamentals: Opioids
July 25, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBHeroin. Morphine. Codeine. Oxycodone. Fentanyl. On and on, the list of powerful and dangerous forms of natural opiates and synthetic opioids is long, and they have become a major liability for human beings. We talk about how it all started, what these drugs do, and how we found ourselves in an epidemic of misuse and death. And stats! Oh, do we have stats! The Fundamentals of Opioids.
Opioids | Killing Pain & People
July 25, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBHeroin. Morphine. Codeine. Oxycodone. Fentanyl. On and on, the list of powerful and dangerous forms of natural opiates and synthetic opioids is long, and they have become a major liability for human beings. We talk about how it all started, what these drugs do, and how we found ourselves in an epidemic of misuse and death. And stats! Oh, do we have stats! The Fundamentals of Opioids.
'Do the Right Thing ... and then Die'
July 01, 2017 22:39 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCorruption in the Catholic Church. Bill Cosby. ISIS. End Times. The omnipotence of God ... It's actually a good time!
Do the Right Thing ... and then Die
July 01, 2017 22:39 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCorruption in the Catholic Church. Bill Cosby. ISIS. End Times. The omnipotence of God ... It's actually a good time!
Extra Serious
July 01, 2017 22:39 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCorruption in the Catholic Church. Bill Cosby. ISIS. The omnipotence of God ... Hilarity!
The Fundamentals: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
June 20, 2017 13:16 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBEveryone has their quirks. We, your humble hosts, certainly have our own neuroses. But, what categorizes behaviors under Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? We talk about various examples of how it manifests, treatments, and our own examples of questionable behaviors. Darren also shares a harrowing story of the last time he really cried ... because it's been a while and he may have one of those psychopath brains ... The Fundamentals of OCD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
June 20, 2017 13:16 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBEveryone has their quirks. We, your humble hosts, certainly have our own neuroses. But, what categorizes behaviors under Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? We talk about various examples of how it manifests, treatments, and our own examples of questionable behaviors. Darren also shares a harrowing story of the last time he really cried ... because it's been a while and he may have one of those psychopath brains ... The Fundamentals of OCD.