Sinopsis
Life In General is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses many different topics across the spectrum of life, sometimes with a little politics sprinkled in. We try to present information in a balanced and light way, while having substantive conversations. Follow us on Twitter @lifeingeneralmi, and on Facebook at Life In General podcast. Check out our website lifeingeneralpodcast.com
Episodios
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Were We Really Ready for the Internet?
17/04/2022 Duración: 48minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss whether or not our society was ready for the internet and the ability to have all of the information of the world at our fingertips. The information super-highway opened up a brand-new world in the ‘90s and has been beneficial in many ways, but has also created a sickness in our society that we might have anticipated. We also talk about free speech, Truth Social, and nuclear testing in the ‘50s & ‘60s leading to a rise in cancer in the U.S. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Ian FINALLY Watched (Most of) Game of Thrones!
10/04/2022 Duración: 48minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss a TV show that Nick has been trying to get Ian to watch for the past six or seven years that he has finally decided to watch (and he is now mostly through), Game of Thrones. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The Oscars Slap Heard Around the World
03/04/2022 Duración: 51minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss our thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscar Awards last week, and what should happen to Will Smith moving forward. We also briefly talk about the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearing circus. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The Musical Significance of Kurt Cobain
27/03/2022 Duración: 55minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss the music and legacy of Kurt Cobain. Almost thirty years after his death, we take a look at the Nirvana frontman’s musical significance and where his career might have gone had he not died in 1994. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Permanent Daylight Savings Time & Continued High Gas Prices
20/03/2022 Duración: 50minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss a number of topics that have been in the news lately, including making daylight savings time permanent, why gas prices are so high, stopping drunken driving, and the “people’s convoy”. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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How Do We Bring the Country Back Together in a Post-COVID World?
13/03/2022 Duración: 01h01minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss how (and if) our society can be reunited now that we have moved into the endemic stage of COVID-19, in spite of everything over the last two years becoming polarized and political. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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How Long Can Ukraine Hold Off Russia?
06/03/2022 Duración: 01h43sWe are back from taking a couple of weeks off, and this week we discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine and whether or not the international response will be enough to keep Russia from invading further into Europe. As always we get a little sidetracked and talk about the high price of fast food, corporate greed, rising gas prices, and public bathroom etiquette. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The Current Book Banning Craze in the U.S.
13/02/2022 Duración: 57minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss long list of books that have recently been banned by counties and school districts across the United States. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Neil Young vs Joe Rogan and Spotify
06/02/2022 Duración: 52minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss the backlash against Joe Rogan that has included several musicians (including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell) pulling their music catalogs from Spotify's streaming service. We also talk about the claims from the Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn that Taylor Swift shouldn't be considered a song writer, and the ongoing feud between Machine Gun Kelly and Corey Taylor. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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What if JFK Hadn’t Been Assassinated?
30/01/2022 Duración: 51minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we continue our series on alternate history. This time we discuss what would have happened if JFK had not been assassinated in 1963, and how it would have impacted the civil rights movement, the Vietnam war, the U.S. Supreme Court, and our relationship with both the Soviet Union and China. As always we get a little sidetracked and talk about vinyl records, and strip clubs. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Ten Predictions for the Rest of the 21st Century
23/01/2022 Duración: 57minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss ten predictions we have for the remainder of the 21st century. We also talk about catching COVID, and going to sporting events vs watching them on TV. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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What If Al Gore Won the 2000 Presidential Election
16/01/2022 Duración: 45minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we take a look at some alternate history, and discuss what would have happened if Al Gore had beaten George Bush in the 2000 U.S. presidential election. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Looking Back at Year Five of LIG
09/01/2022 Duración: 54minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we look back at the fifth year of our podcast. We also discuss the one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the QAnon reaction to the anniversary, and the HBO documentary about that dark day in American history. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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5th Annual NYE Trivia Games w/ Mandy, Jack, & Keira
02/01/2022 Duración: 01h01minIt’s that time of year again, time for a “very special episode” of the Life In General Podcast. It’s the 5th annual NYE trivia game on LIG! This year we are joined by Mandy, Jack, & Keira to play a not so family friendly version of Answer the Internet (take that as your warning). ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Bond, James Bond
26/12/2021 Duración: 01h02minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we review No Time to Die, the latest (and last) James Bond film to feature Daniel Craig as the British spy. We also talk about the latest in a long series of lawsuits by musician Eric Clapton, Pitchfork's top 200 albums of the last 25 years, and high school reunions. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The Inconsistencies of the DC Extended Universe
19/12/2021 Duración: 55minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss why we think the DC Extended Universe has struggled to match the success that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Selfishness in Our Society
12/12/2021 Duración: 01h04minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss how and why selfishness seems to be a major roadblock for almost everything in our society. We also talk about whether we have reached the end of our evolution, and try to end the show on a fun note with some crazy band names. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The Sopranos & The Many Saints of Newark
21/11/2021 Duración: 01h08minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we intended to discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but spend most of the episode talking about the Sopranos and the new HBO movie The Many Saints of Newark. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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The NFL vs Aaron Rodgers
14/11/2021 Duración: 57minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we discuss the controversy surrounding Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID-19, and taking medical advice from celebrities. We also talk about the romanticizing of history, the lack of critical thinking in society today, and the reaction to Dave Chapelle's most recent comedy special. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.
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Personal Ghost Stories
07/11/2021 Duración: 01h02minIn the latest episode of The Life In General Podcast we continue with our ghost related theme from last week and discuss some personal ghost stories. Not all of them are from our own experiences, some come from friends and family that we have heard many times over the years. As always, we get a little sidetracked and talk about the JFK assassination, the history of attempted coups in the U.S., 2024 politics, and ghost hunting. ________________________________________ Intro music: Hop Hip by Kwon Outro music: Get Well Soon by DJ F.A.M.E.