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Promethean Onion

Misha & Bobby

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 35

Join two curious STEM students on a journey to peel back the layers of some of the most complex and divisive philosophical questions. They will tackle their many disagreements through logical, fiery debate which will illuminate the truth and burn away the falsehoods. Get ready for wild opinions, unexpected arguments, and a genuine sense of camaraderie.

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🇨🇦 Canada - philosophy
23/06/2026
#82

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Tut-al Killers pt. 2: Death and Treason

Season 2 · Episode 19

Friday, December 6, 2024 • Duration 39:09

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A peculiar crypt with the violently broken bones of the young God-King of Egypt, his widow's secret letter, and his enemies' poems all point to a strange conclusion: Tutankhamun, history's most famous Pharaoh was murdered in cold blood.
Sources:
Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King_Suppiluliuma%2C_9th_century_AD%2C_found_at_the_site_of_Kinalua%2C_the_capital_city_of_a_Iron_Age_Neo-Hittite_kingdom%2C_Hatay_Archaeology_Museum%2C_Antakya%2C_Turkey_%2851019854483%29.jpg
Egyptian names: https://talesfromthetwolands.org/2019/08/11/the-naming-of-kings/#:~:text=Tutankhamun's%20Horus%20name%20is%20%E2%80%9CKa,Strong%20Bull%20or%20Victorious%20Bull
Chariot hit reconstruction: https://youtu.be/bsk91Pm2gM4?si=tdc2SgCATS3m6OuM&t=134
Howard Carter’s diary: http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4sea1not.html
The Murder of Tutankhamen by Dr. Bob Brier

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Bumping into table . by Edelhanie -- https://freesound.org/s/594660/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
carriage with two horses in forest 2.32 PM 230828_0572 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/681489/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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Tut-al Killers pt. 1: Kingdom of Ritual

Season 2 · Episode 18

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 57:43

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This week we explore the life, reign, and death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the culture of New Kingdom Egypt, and lay the groundwork for a thrilling in investigation: was he murdered?

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Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King_Suppiluliuma%2C_9th_century_AD%2C_found_at_the_site_of_Kinalua%2C_the_capital_city_of_a_Iron_Age_Neo-Hittite_kingdom%2C_Hatay_Archaeology_Museum%2C_Antakya%2C_Turkey_%2851019854483%29.jpg
Egyptian names: https://talesfromthetwolands.org/2019/08/11/the-naming-of-kings/#:~:text=Tutankhamun's%20Horus%20name%20is%20%E2%80%9CKa,Strong%20Bull%20or%20Victorious%20Bull
Chariot hit reconstruction: https://youtu.be/bsk91Pm2gM4?si=tdc2SgCATS3m6OuM&t=134
Howard Carter’s diary: http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4sea1not.html
The Murder of Tutankhamen by Dr. Bob Brier

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Samuel F. Johanns
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https://pixabay.com/music/drama-scene-the-death-of-the-egyptians-167191/

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Gagarin: First Flight

Season 2 · Episode 10

Saturday, May 4, 2024 • Duration 01:14:07

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On the 12th of April 1961 a short, bright-eyed troublemaker from the middle of nowhere became the first man to leave our shining little blue marble behind him, and venture into the great unknown.
This is his story

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What the Hell are Haikus?

Season 2 · Episode 9

Sunday, April 28, 2024 • Duration 01:00:33

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An often misunderstood poetry form, Haikus can tell us a lot about Japanese culture, thought patterns, and even their wildlife. This episode, Bobby tries to explain to Misha their rich history, ephemeral characteristics, and why on earth he should care? So pour yourself a cup of green tea, lean back, close your eyes and enjoy the journey.

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On Lying

Season 1 · Episode 14

Sunday, April 21, 2024 • Duration 01:14:19

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No doctrine has been taught more consistently throughout the history of philosophy than the general immorality of lying. Yet few doctrines have been as contentious as the specifics and boundaries of the previous proposition.

Join us as we discuss everything from Santa Claus, to nazis at the door from the perspective of diverse philosophers like Kant, Akin and Aquinas.

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Caligula: Madman in Charge

Season 2 · Episode 8

Friday, April 5, 2024 • Duration 56:38

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A man went to war with the sea, built his horse a palace, and executed his biggest fans. Join us as we explore the terrifying, hilarious wackjob that is Emperor Caligula.

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Governing the Globe

Season 1 · Episode 13

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 01:35:37

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Could a single government ever control the world? Would we want that? What would it look like? Does it already exist under our eyes?

All this and more in this week's episode of Promethean Onion with the incredible Misha and Bobby

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Murder at Spandau

Season 2 · Episode 7

Friday, March 22, 2024 • Duration 57:11

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Discover all the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of mad nazi Rudolf Hess, and who might be behind it. Find out what drove Tchaikovski to write his most sorrowful pieces, which changed the musical landscape.
All this and more in this episode of Tea and Biscuits

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Anselm's Curse

Season 1 · Episode 12

Friday, March 15, 2024 • Duration 01:36:58

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Can the existence of God be proven from His definition? How would pizza disprove that conjecture? What approach did Descartes and Kant take to this conundrum?

Join us this week as we tackle the ontological argument in all its infinite complexities

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Mad Rudolf Hess, Roman Triumphs, and Incan Mysteries

Season 2 · Episode 6

Friday, March 1, 2024 • Duration 59:17

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Why did Hitler's deputy steal his fighter jet? When did Roman Generals prance around with red face paint? How did a knot-based writing system conquer a continent?
All this and more in this week's Tea and Biscuits, with a very special guest...

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