067: We find ourselves in a desert of sci-fi cinema as Bartleby and Artemus explore the translation of high-concept sci-fi to the screen. Artemus believes something essential is lost, but Bartlerby suggests something better is found along the way. Once again, Meta-Cosmos delivers insights into the nature of existence. …Hosted … Continue reading →
066: Everything has been building to this examination of Frank Herbert’s Dune; its place in science fiction history, the ramifications of prescience, and what it says about free will. Bartleby and Artemus explore Herbert’s deconstruction of the hero archetype and as usual, conclude with a glimpse into the collective memories … Continue reading →
065: Artemus takes the conversation into a deep examination of Clement Greenberg’s essay, “The Avant-Garde and Kitsch”. Meanwhile, all of Bartleby’s attempts to argue the irrelevance of intellectualizing the arts take an ironic twist. Another winning episode of Meta-Cosmos exploring culture, economics, and their symbiotic relationship. …Hosted by Bartleby and … Continue reading →
064: Bartleby leads Artemus into an examination of propaganda and the tragic role it plays in genocide; how it starts and how it is perpetuated. Artemus unwittingly plays right into Bartleby’s hand. A game of predictable yet unexpected turns explores this devastating human cycle by slowly breaking down a dark … Continue reading →
063: Artemus questions the tipping system and examines its nefarious past. Meanwhile, Bartleby delivers service with a smile to little thanks. Typical of Meta-Cosmos, we are soon examining human nature! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. …Produced by Isaac Bluefoot. …Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe wherever … Continue reading →
062: Artemus delivers a retrospective examination of the history of science fiction. Meanwhile, Bartleby tries to find the true starting point of the genre and get a grasp on its definition. By the end, they have once again distilled the plight of the human condition to its poetic truth. …Hosted … Continue reading →
061: Artemus discovers he is three episodes deep in a Choose Your Own Adventure podcast-miniseries and must choose the next step. Down the Corridor of Dualistic Perspectives, they go where Bartleby makes a case for fixing Trickle Down Economics once and for all. Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode … Continue reading →
060: Following up last weeks episode exploring modern art history, Bartleby and Artemus take a look at the role the arts played in the Cold War and how the CIA used Operation The Longleash to to crush communism under the unbearable weight of F.O.M.O. Choose your own adventure podcast. This … Continue reading →
059: Bartleby has Artemus give us a quick run through of the history of art up until the present in an examination of modernism, post-modernism and the value of self evaluation. The end of art has happened many times before, but Bartleby thinks he can predict when it will really … Continue reading →
058: What is the best possible attitude to adopt in any given situation? According to Artemus, that depends. Meanwhile, Bartleby suggests the best attitude for most given situations might just be gratitude. Once again, our favorite pair of socks deliver yet another life-changing episode! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi. … Continue reading →
