Snakes & Otters Podcast
253 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA pointless discussion of eternal questions, with Martin, Robert, Francis, Cajun and Marcus Aurelius. Join us as we tackle everything from English history to comic books. More on www.snakesandotters.com.
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Episodes
Episode 223 - Code of Honor from Clarence Darrow
May 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBRobert nearly gives Martin constipation with his choice of Clarence Darrow for this edition of Code of Honor. \As usual, though, things work out splendidly as the guys discuss patriotism's specific approach to injustice, and whether Darrow was spot on (or not) in calling out what he saw as a dangerous blindness.
Episode 222 - What the Heck Happened to the Star Wars Franchise?
May 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBRobert gets to play in his favorite sandbox as he leads us through a discussion of the current state of the once mighty Star Wars franchise, including how we got here, what we once (and still do) love so much, along with a heaping helping (naturally) of what we find bloody awful and deserving of our our eternal ire . . .
Episode 221 Code of Honor from Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
April 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBCajun captains the Brotherhood through an examination of a poignant speech by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce.
Episode 220 Cultural Collision: Western Expansion and Native Americans
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBCajun takes the guys through a discussion of culture clashes and human decency (or lack thereof) with a talk about the post-Civil War western expansion and its effects on the Native American Tribes.
Episode 219 - HOOPAJOOB! Writing Communities and Networking
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBCajun takes the big chair and discusses his experience at the Superstars Writing Seminar with the guys.
Episode 219 - HOOPAJOOB!!! Superstars Writing Seminar
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBCajun takes the big chair and discusses his experience at the Superstars Writing Seminar with the guys.
Episode 218 "Code of Honor from Oscar Wilde"
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe guys risk heading to gaol, as they used to say in Britain, to work through an Oscar Wilde quote.
Episode 218 Code of Honor from Oscar Wilde
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe guys risk heading to gaol, as they used to say in Britain, to work through an Oscar Wilde quote.
Episode 217 Leave the Gun, Take Francis Ford Coppola
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBAnother in our "great directors" series, the guys tackle the legacy of Francis Ford Coppola, of Godfather saga and Apocalypse Now fame.
Episode 217 "Leave the Gun, Take Francis Ford Coppola"
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBAnother in our "great directors" series, the guys tackle the legacy of Francis Ford Coppola, of Godfather saga and Apocalypse Now fame.
Episode 216 Code of Honor from C. S. Lewis
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMartin captains this episode and chooses a quote from C. S. Lewis for us to toss around for a while. It's a lively discussion and lots of back and forth about the meaning to us and Lewis.
Episode 216 - Code of Honor from C. S. Lewis
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMartin captains this episode and chooses a quote from C. S. Lewis for us to toss around for a while. It's a lively discussion and lots of back and forth about the meaning to us and Lewis.
Episode 215 Great Directors: Clint Eastwood
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBListen to the Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters discuss, dissect, and opinionate about the man, the myth, the legend Clint Eastwood and his career move from in front of the camera to behind it too.
Episode 215 - Great Directors: Clint Eastwood
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBListen to the Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters discuss, dissect, and opinionate about the man, the myth, the legend Clint Eastwood and his career move from in front of the camera to behind it too.
Episode 214 Code of Honor from G. K. Chesterton
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBRobert leads the discussion with a quote from the great G. K. Chesterton. The man is one of the greatest writers you'll ever encounter. Hundreds of books. 9000 essays. Absolute wit and genius from Chesterton.
Episode 214 ”Code of Honor from G. K. Chesterton”
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBRobert leads the discussion with a quote from the great G. K. Chesterton. The man is one of the greatest writers you'll ever encounter. Hundreds of books. 9000 essays. Absolute wit and genius from Chesterton.
Episode 213 ”Great Directors: Ridley Scott”
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBJoin the Brotherhood discussing the films and work of Ridley Scott, genius filmmaker behind Alien, Blade Runner, and especially Gladiator. Three obvious greats of his incredible corpus of work, although we discuss tons more too . . .
Episode 213 Great Directors: Ridley Scott
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBJoin the Brotherhood discussing the films and work of Ridley Scott, genius filmmaker behind Alien, Blade Runner, and especially Gladiator. Three obvious greats of his incredible corpus of work, although we discuss tons more too . . .
Episode 212 Hoopajoob - New Year’s Resolutions
December 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe Brotherhood talks resolutions and goals for the New Year. Hear the boys discuss what they're going to do and why Robert absolutely hates the term "resolutions"!
Episode 212 ”Hoopajoob - New Year’s Resolutions”
December 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe Brotherhood talks resolutions and goals for the New Year. Hear the boys discuss what they're going to do and why Robert absolutely hates the term "resolutions"!
Episode 211 - ”Code of Honor: George Washington”
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBJoin the boys at the Imperator's vast farmlands as they do CODE OF HONOR! It's a single quote now, and this one's from George Washington.
Episode 211 ”Code of Honor from George Washington”
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBJoin the boys at the Imperator's vast farmlands as they do CODE OF HONOR! It's a single quote now, and this one's from George Washington.
Episode 211 Code of Honor from George Washington
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBJoin the boys at the Imperator's vast farmlands as they do CODE OF HONOR! It's a single quote now, and this one's from George Washington.
Episode 210 - ”Movies We Always Watch IV: A New Hope”
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin the Brotherhood (minus the missing Francis) as they discuss more of those movies they just have to stop and watch whenever they're on.
Episode 210 Movies We Always Watch IV: A New Hope
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin the Brotherhood (minus the missing Francis) as they discuss more of those movies they just have to stop and watch whenever they're on.
Episode 210 ”Movies We Always Watch IV: A New Hope”
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin the Brotherhood (minus the missing Francis) as they discuss more of those movies they just have to stop and watch whenever they're on.
Episode 208 - ”The Gold Rushes - Yes! More Than One!”
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters continues the series on Manifest Destiny and its effect on history. Listen in as they discuss not just the California Gold Rush, but also various others throughout history. As always there's bourbon in the middle and discussion on the why and what it all meant. Plus a surprise special guest joins us for this episode.
Episode 208 ”The Gold Rushes - Yes! More Than One!”
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters continues the series on Manifest Destiny and its effect on history. Listen in as they discuss not just the California Gold Rush, but also various others throughout history. As always there's bourbon in the middle and discussion on the why and what it all meant. Plus a surprise special guest joins us for this episode.
Episode 208 The Gold Rushes - Yes! More Than One!
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters continues the series on Manifest Destiny and its effect on history. Listen in as they discuss not just the California Gold Rush, but also various others throughout history. As always there's bourbon in the middle and discussion on the why and what it all meant. Plus a surprise special guest joins us for this episode.
Episode 209 - ”Code of Honor from Voltaire”
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJoin the Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters for another episode of Code of Honor. Francis provides the quote for the guys this episode and he goes back to one of his favorites, Voltaire. The boys don't have a lot of agreement on the chosen quote this time, so the discussion gets lively.
Episode 209 ”Code of Honor from Voltaire”
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJoin the Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters for another episode of Code of Honor. Francis provides the quote for the guys this episode and he goes back to one of his favorites, Voltaire. The boys don't have a lot of agreement on the chosen quote this time, so the discussion gets lively.
Episode 209 Code of Honor from Voltaire
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJoin the Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters for another episode of Code of Honor. Francis provides the quote for the guys this episode and he goes back to one of his favorites, Voltaire. The boys don't have a lot of agreement on the chosen quote this time, so the discussion gets lively.
Episode 207 Code of Honor from Josh Billings
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBCajun provides a quote from Josh Billings, a contemporary of Sam Clemens, AKA Mark Twain. He's awesome and we're all quite enthralled.
Episode 207 ”Code of Honor from Josh Billings”
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe Brotherhood returns to the new format of Code of Honor. Cajun provides a quote from Josh Billings, a contemporary of Sam Clemens, AKA Mark Twain. He's awesome and we're all quite enthralled.
Episode 206 ”The (Admittedly Subjective) History of Bourbon”
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBOn the heels of the last episode talking about the KY Bourbon Fest, the Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters returns to a favorite subject: BOURBON!!!! That's right. We talk about the history of bourbon and the effect it's had on the local region, nationally and of course, us! Cajun also provides a flight of bourbons for us to try. It's a blind taste test. Hear what we have to say.
Episode 206 The (Admittedly Subjective) History of Bourbon
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBOn the heels of the last episode talking about the KY Bourbon Fest, the Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters returns to a favorite subject: BOURBON!!!! That's right. We talk about the history of bourbon and the effect it's had on the local region, nationally and of course, us! Cajun also provides a flight of bourbons for us to try. It's a blind taste test. Hear what we have to say.
Episode 205 ”Hoopajoob! Bourbon Fest in Bardstown KY”
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThe Brotherhood visits the KY Bourbon Fest in Bardstown, KY. Also known as the Holy Land, and not just because it's considered the home of Bourbon. Three days of bourbon tasting and soaking up the ambience that comes from hundreds, if not more, of bourbon fans from all across the world. Yes, the world. Someone was apparently from Australia.
Episode 205 Hoopajoob! Bourbon Fest in Bardstown KY
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThe Brotherhood visits the KY Bourbon Fest in Bardstown, KY. Also known as the Holy Land, and not just because it's considered the home of Bourbon. Three days of bourbon tasting and soaking up the ambience that comes from hundreds, if not more, of bourbon fans from all across the world. Yes, the world. Someone was apparently from Australia.
Episode 204 Code of Honor from Friedrich Nietzsche
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBMartin captains our first "new format" Code of Honor where the Captain now rules! At Martin's able direction, we go back to forever-flowing well of Friedrich Nietzsche and discuss the general sanity of individuals versus the general insanity of groups. Things get lively with five guys to bat this one around!
Episode 204 ”Code of Honor September 2023”
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters does another episode of Code of Honor, but this one's different! With five members, it's hard to get done in a reasonable amount of time. This time, Captain Martin produced a quote for the Brotherhood to discuss. And did they ever! Take a deep dive into this one quote with the Brotherhood and hear Robert hammer home the summation as always.
Episode 203 ”Helter Skelter - Charles Manson’s Impact on the Culture”
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters takes a look at Helter Skelter phenomenon. No, not the Beatles song. Or the cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees. Or the latter one by U2. Who was Charles Manson, how did he create his cult and keep them under his sway? Perhaps most importantly, what influences did he have on society and the culture?
Episode 203 Helter Skelter - Charles Manson’s Impact on the Culture
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters takes a look at Helter Skelter phenomenon. No, not the Beatles song. Or the cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees. Or the latter one by U2. Who was Charles Manson, how did he create his cult and keep them under his sway? Perhaps most importantly, what influences did he have on society and the culture?
Episode 202 - ”Code of Honor August 2023”
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 45.7 MBJoin Snakes and Otters for a deep discussion on important and thought provoking quotes from each of us.
Episode 202 ”Code of Honor August 2023”
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 45.7 MBJoin Snakes and Otters for a deep discussion on important and thought provoking quotes from each of us.
Episode 202 Code of Honor for August 2023
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 45.7 MBRobert the Hammer captains our search for meaning once again as all five members of the Brotherhood postulate meaningful (and sometimes hilarious) quotations from points all across time and space!
Episode 201 ”Manifest Destiny”
August 11, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBJoin Snakes and Otters as they take a look at the beginnings of Manifest Destiny in the United States. What was Manifest Destiny? What drove the people of the day to expand the U.S. from "sea to shining sea"?
Episode 201 Manifest Destiny
August 11, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBJoin Snakes and Otters as they take a look at the beginnings of Manifest Destiny in the United States. What was Manifest Destiny? What drove the people of the day to expand the U.S. from "sea to shining sea"?
Hoopajoob! Our 200th Episode! - SERPENTS AND BEAVERS
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 13.9 MBListen in as the Mirror Universe version of Snakes and Otters takes over our 200th episode! SERPENTS AND BEAVERS!!!!
Episode 199 ”Code of Honor July 2023”
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBJoin the boys for a discussion of meaningful quotes that take us deep into what it means to be human, to be a good person or just stuff people should ponder once in a while.
Episode 199 Code of Honor for July 2023
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBJoin the boys for a discussion of meaningful quotes that take us deep into what it means to be human, to be a good person or just stuff people should ponder once in a while.