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Why We Love Westerns

How do we find our values in a lawless society? What is the narrative of what we call 'The West'? In this installment of our genre series, we explore the rugged terrains of the Western genre. For our discussion, each of us picks a Western film that helps us understand why this genre resonates with so many people, and what it has to say about how we grapple with what it means to be human. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Westerm Genre [The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly] (3:26)
Derrick's Pick: Once Upon a Time in the West (16:21)
Nick's Pick: Dead Man (36:00)
Jason's Pick: Tombstone (46:35)
Joseph's Pick: Django Unchained (1:06:56)
Final Thoughts (1:23:27)
Check out Derrick's list of Western films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
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How Narratives Affect Our Minds and Bodies [feat. Caroline Rena]

Have you ever told yourself a story, or held a belief, that limited what you could do? In this episode, transformational coach Caroline Rena helps us explore the relationships between narratives and our own beings. Our conversation takes us on a journey through Jungian archetypes, generational differences, and the super power of being an empath.
Introductions (0:00)
Defining 'Empath' and 'Highly-Sensitive' (4:20)
Narrative Therapy and Our Minds and Bodies (8:43)
How Different Generations Deal with Feelings (18:35)
The Hero's Journey, Archetypes, and Our Psyches (29:29)
Personal Development and Our Relationships (37:15)
Transformational Coaching (46:09)
Caroline Rena is a Transformational Coach who helps people heal from trauma and uncover the truth of who they are. She is also a Writer, Poet, Singer/Songwriter and loves traveling. Her experiences in healing from Trauma/Complex PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma and Harassment, among other things, through the nervous system, has helped her to expand her ability to be a Master at Holding a Safe Space for others to heal. She uses what she has come to understand about how the body must be part of the healing process, not just the mind. Caroline also has the ability to meet people where they are, so they can make a positive impact on their lives by learning how to work with anxiety, depression, grief, or whatever may be coming up for them and keeping them stuck.Connect with Caroline at:
carolinerena.com
YouTube @carolinerena
TikTok @carolinerena
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Why You Should Read More Fiction

Why should you bother giving your precious time to reading long-form novels about things that never really happened? In this episode, we discuss how fiction contains Truth that can help you become a more empathetic person, better understand your cultural context, and ultimately wrestle with what it means to be human. 
Introduction (0:00)
The Art of Reading (5:06)
The Case for Fiction (with The Brothers Karamasov) (12:23)
Reading List Recommendations (26:26)
C.S. Lewis on Becoming More Literate (32:37)
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Who Wants To Be Famous? (Deconstructing Our Narratives of Success) [feat. Thomas Wilson III]

Have you ever thought less of yourself when comparing yourself with others? How do we find significance outside of what we do? Joining us today is dear friend, author, and founder of The Hood Library, Thomas Wilson III. Thomas discusses the release of his first book Who Wants To Be Famous? as a modern day parable written for today's youth. We examine the narratives and discourses around success, and how they affect the ways we see ourselves. 
Introductions (0:00)
Inspirations for Writing a Book (2:58)
Deconstructing Our Notions of Face and Success (20:50)
Creating The Hood Library (44:17)
Endorsements from Students (52:25)
Thomas Wilson III is an author, youth pastor, husband, father, and mentor. He released his debut book, Who wants to be famous in April, 2023. He lives in West Palm Beach, FL with his wife and 3 young boys. In his free time he loves to play basketball, board games, read and wrestle with his sons. His dream is to get young people from the hood reading by writing books that they can relate to. Connect with Thomas at:
http://Tw3books.com
@tw3books
The Hood Library
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Why We Love Historical Narratives (Political Epics, War, Biopics)

How do we select and interpret the narratives we call History? What is our relationship with that History via storytelling? Derrick's wife Tori joins us for an informative discussion on the nature of history, and how that's reflected through various film genres including political epics, war, biopics, and even historical fiction. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Historical Genre & Political Epics [Lincoln, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington] (3:19)
Historical Fiction [The Great Gatsby, Les Miserables, Sound of Music, There Will Be Blood, Inglorious Basterds] (19:17)
War [Hacksaw Ridge, Grave of the Fireflies, To End All Wars, 1917] (36:56)
Biopics [A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Walk the Line, Love & Mercy, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, Elvis, Amadeus, Superstar, Breathe, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Tick Tick Boom] (50:20)
How History Inspires Our Stories (1:12:13)
Check out Derrick's list of Historical films
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Why We Love Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)

How do we find our place in an ever-changing world? In this entry of our genre series, the guys return to discuss Science Fiction. While these stories may warn us about the threats of technology and aliens, Sci-Fi at its heart is about exploring what it means to be human. Join us for a lively conversation as we prob our favorite Science Fiction narratives and how they inform our existence. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Sci-Fi Genre and Social Commentary [The Mitchells vs. The Machines, The Twilight Zone, Free Guy, Belle] (1:17)
Sci-Fi with Other Genres [Jurassic Park, Dune, Blade Runner 2049] (19:56)
Dystopias [Planet of the Apes, Hunger Games] (34:00)
Aliens & Time Travel [Mars Attacks, Back to the Future] (47:05)
Debating Nolan's Takes on Sci-Fi [Inception, Interstellar, Tenet] (55:23)
Check out Derrick's list of Sci-Fi Films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
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Entrepreneurship and Controlling Your Destiny [feat. Jeremy Norfus]

We love taking control of our lives! But what happens when life throws us curveballs? How do we continue to pursue what we love even when things happen outside of our control? Joining us is below fellow podcaster and entrepreneur Jeremy Norfus. As we discuss his story, we navigate the tension between pursuing what we want and doing what needs to be done. 
Introductions (0:00)
Humble Beginnings (3:17)
How Trials Shape Who We Become (17:08)
Navigating the Entrepreneurial Life (30:19)
Living Meaningfully as an Entrepreneur (43:48)
Jeremy Norfus, a native of Boynton Beach, FL, is a successful entrepreneur and active sports enthusiast. He currently manages Basic Booth and Speak Easy Studios, that both have the mission of providing opportunities to others. Jeremy credits his passion for sports serving as a foundation for his career thus far, as it opened doors to valuable connections and opportunities. Connect with Jeremy at:
LinkedIn
SpeakEasy Studio
Basic Booth
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Why We Love Fantasy

Why are we so drawn to Fantasy lands and larger-than-life characters? How can Fantasy stories help us better engage with our world? Derrick is joined by the return of Joseph, Jason, and Nick to take a deep dive into the Fantasy genre using JRR Tolkien as our guide. We also discuss our recent experiences at Mega Con Orlando. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Fantasy Genre [LOTR, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Studio Ghibli] (3:28)
Fairy Tales [Disney, Shrek, Monty Python, Into the Woods] (27:13)
Travel Tales [Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean] (44:00)
Fantasy with Other Genres [Stardust, Wizard of Oz, Roger Rabbit, Pan's Labyrinth, A Christmas Carol] (1:08:21)
Reflections on Fantasy in Our Lives [LOTR, Edward Scissorhands, Bridge to Terabithia, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio] (1:27:27)
Check out Derrick's list of Fantasy films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
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Legacy and Our Hopes for the Future

How will your story be remembered? What will you leave behind for the next generation? Today, we discuss legacy, and how it allows us to take an active role in shaping our future. We explore legacy from all different angles, including letters from deceased loved ones, the book of Ecclesiastes, Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, and the contrast between the young genius and the old sage. 
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Why We Love Action and Adventurous Journeys [feat. Proverb Newsome]

Why are we drawn to heart-bounding adventurous and perilous journeys? Proverb Newsome joins us to explore Action stories, and how they challenge us to face our conflicts courageously. We discuss some of our favorite Action films, including 2022's hit Top Gun Maverick, and how going to college relates to the Hero’s Journey. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Action Genre (6:53)
Discussing Examples of Action Films (12:50)
Seven Samurai (14:32)
21 Jump Street, Die Hard (16:21)
G.I. Joe, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lego Movie (19:21)
James Bond, Top Gun (38:22)
Action in Our Life Stories (58:05)
Check out Derrick's list of Action films
Connect with Proverb at: proverbnewsome.com 
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