099: Bartleby examines the past fifty years of the US presidential election cycle and how the outcomes are determined. Meanwhile, Artemus dismisses his brother’s theories and explains that the real culprit is economics. Together, our favorite pair of socks take us back to the Carter administration; its many aspirations, and … Continue reading →
In an effort to avoid the topic of politics during election week, Artemus demands a discussion on science fiction. Put on the spot, all Bartleby can come up with is an impromptu dissertation on the nature of fanfiction in relation to corporate IP. Meanwhile, unseen forces work against Bartleby in another seemingly off-the-rails episode of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Inspired by a joke made by Mr. Sunday Movies about the 1982 Kurt Russel horror movie, The Thing, Bartleby and Artemus dip their toes into the pool of alien invasion scenarios. This week, we briefly examine how nonlinear warfare is used to divide and conquer peoples and nations. It’s another short, sweet, and thought-provoking episode of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Bartleby and Artemus do a little paranormal investigating for a change and invite their producer, Isaac Bluefoot, onto the show to tell a few ghost stories about the poltergeist he grew up with, specifically, the thing in the basement. It’s tales of compassion and courage in the face of absolute dread, and not too different from Dan Da Dan, except for one crucial detail. What do you do when it feels like a ghost wants to murder you? Find out, on another greatest-episode-ever of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Leading into the 2024 US presidential election, Bartleby suggests that presidents and CEOs don’t have as much power as their job titles would suggest. Meanwhile, Artemus attempts to ignore the whole conversation of politics while he attends to his chores. It’s another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos with a roundabout civics lesson, in which we learn that the working class holds the only power that really matters.
Continue reading →Bartleby and Artemus revisit the topic of the conflict between Palestine and Israel one year after it escalated to unprecedented levels. They examine the complicated topic where it seems nothing can be done and suggest there is something to do and maybe even someone to blame, and it isn’t anti-Semitic.
Continue reading →As Bartleby seemingly goes off the rails, he breaks down to Artemus several hypothetical scenarios in which power corrupts. He makes up several examples with no relation to anyone in particular. It’s another revealing episode of Meta-Cosmos to examine your own moral compass by.
Continue reading →For a change of pace, Bartleby and Artemus field a question from a listener and explore the possibility that Sci-fi and Fantasy are the same genre with superficial differences. In the end, despite all their conclusive answers, Artemus refuses to be persuaded. It’s another somehow educational episode of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Bartleby and Artemus dig into the question, what is causing population decline? Along the way they find themselves addressing the core of the issue, reproductive rights, and trickle-down economics. As usual, it’s another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.
Continue reading →Bartleby breaks down the history of Batman in pursuit of defining his impact on the zeitgeist. Along the way, Artemus insists they discuss the significance of Superman, the Joker, and especially Harley Quinn. Once again, it’s another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos where our two favorite socks find profundity in the mundane!
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