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Season 4

Dec. 23, 2023

Uncommon Sense - Deconstructing Problematic Woke Ideologies

Well, I did it. After doing my episode last year on the origins of wokeism, I've been thinking of a follow up episode on some of the problematic claims of woke ideologies, but I've been hesitating because I try to keep the s…
Nov. 27, 2023

Understanding the New Testament Pt. 4 - To Be(lieve) Or Not To Be(lieve)

In Part 4 we dig deep into interpretation problems arising from whether or not one believes in The Bible. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many analytical challenges arise from what exactly one believes or does not believe. Yes, we a…
Oct. 30, 2023

Understanding the New Testament Pt. 3 - Hermeneutics

Today's episode kicks it up a couple notches as we delve into the field of hermeneutics, the study of interpretation of biblical texts. Get your thinking caps on because things are going to get heavy. Grab a pen and paper an…
Oct. 24, 2023

Understanding the New Testament Pt. 2 - What Was Life Like in Biblical Times?

Today's episode will be a deep dive into the political, social, economic and family life of people in Palestine (Galilee, Judea, etc.) around New Testament times. We will explore both serious topics such as persecution of Je…
Oct. 8, 2023

Understanding The New Testament Pt. 1 - Why Should I Care? Followed By A Basic Introduction

The Bible is the most influential book of all time but did you know it's also one of the most fascinating? In the first part of a new series on understanding the bible, beginning with the New Testament, we ask why should I …
Sept. 3, 2023

Climate Change Update - Yes, One Final Final Episode

Just when you thought it was safe, I'm back with one more episode on climate change. The discussion has (pun intended) heated up over the last few weeks and this episode practically wrote itself, so what could I do? I had to…
Aug. 14, 2023

Climate Change Part 3 - Down The Climate Change Rabbit Hole

Here it is folks, the one you've been waiting for. Today we take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of climate change and come back up with some conclusions. This episode will mark the final one in the climate change series. I…
July 16, 2023

Climate Change Part 2 - Delving Into the Controversial Arguments

Today we peer into the abyss. Today we delve into the controversial arguments around climate change; today we get into the muck. We are going to look at the more alarmist arguments and start into some of the arguments agains…
June 27, 2023

Checking in on Covid After 3 Years, an Update With Dr. Mikolai Raszek of Merogenomics

Covid 19 has been with us for over three years now. What is the virus up to these days? Is the pandemic over, or is this virus still hanging around? Are there any changes of note happening? Any news on the vaccine front? Let…
June 12, 2023

Climate Change Part 1 - The Basic Science

It's here! The long promised series on climate change has commenced. In the first episode, Dry Toast reviews the basic field of climate science, covering the basic science. We talk about the different ways and methods of mea…
May 29, 2023

China vs USA - My Guest Appearance on Jeremy Bormann's Buision Podcast

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jeremy Bormann of the Buision podcast, a podcast focusing on a new way of tackling problems in business, law and life together. Jeremy asked me some deep questions about t…
May 22, 2023

The Story of Quebec Pt. 3(b) - The Battle for Canada Rages

In this, the final episode of our series on Quebec, Britain launches a major offensive in the Seven Years War, including attacks on all French forts in Canada. Get behind the ramparts, watch out for flying cannonballs, and l…
May 17, 2023

The Story of Quebec Pt. 3(a) - The Battle For Canada Begins

In this first of two episodes on the battle between England and France for Canada, we take an in-depth look at the construction of the forts and fortifications at Quebec city, Montreal, Trois Rivieres, and of course, Fort Lo…
April 30, 2023

Uncommon Sense - What On Earth Is Going On Up In Canada?

Today's episode is a rundown on the current political scene that has put Canada on the world map. We provide a firsthand, in-depth look at the amazing goings on of the last couple years that have made our Prime Minister and …
April 17, 2023

The Story of Quebec Pt. 2 - Life In Early Quebec

Today we expand on Pt. 1 and delve deeper into both life in early Quebec as well as the history, and throw in a couple bonuses for you, including some of the French place names in North America and some Algonquin Cree words …
April 4, 2023

The Story of Quebec Pt. 1 - A General History of the Province of Quebec

Today begins an exciting series on the story of one of Canada's most notable provinces - Quebec. It is a mainly French speaking province in a mainly English speaking country, with a rich history and many historic sites, beau…
March 27, 2023

World War I Draws to a Close

In this final episode of our series on World War I and Canada's historic battle of Vimy Ridge, we look at the decisive battles as the tide turns against Germany in the last year of the war. We also go over the punitive Trea…
March 11, 2023

Has The Lost City of Atlantis Been Found?

Author and researcher Dr. David Edward is my guest today. He has written numerous novels but today he discusses his in-depth research on a site he believes is indeed the lost city of Atlantis. Dry Toast thinks the evidence i…
March 5, 2023

World War I - Canada's Historic Battle of Vimy Ridge - The Battle Rages

April 9, 1917 was an historic day for Canada when its small army took Vimy Ridge, a strategic ridge that France and Britain were unable to take from Germany in several attacks over the previous 3 years. The Canadians planned…
Feb. 13, 2023

Guest Lance Hillsinger: An Inside Look At Child Protective Services

Lance has 34 years experience working as a social worker with Child Protective Services and he shares his experiences and ideas with us today. Does the system serve children and families well? Could it be improved? How? Lanc…
Feb. 5, 2023

World War I - Canada's Historic Battle of Vimy Ridge Part I - The Day Approaches

In today's episode of our series on World War I, we look at the events leading up to the battle of Vimy Ridge in northern France. Support the show
Jan. 24, 2023

Uncommon Sense - Is Democracy In Danger?

Today's episode, the second in my new Uncommon Sense series, takes a look at the evidence around whether or not democracy is in danger and, if so, from where? The Uncommon Sense series mixes facts, common sense, and maybe ev…
Jan. 18, 2023

The Early Months of WW 1 - Setting The Stage for Carnage

The early months of WW I began with an astounding number of casualties, including hundreds of barbaric killings of citizens, and set the stage for the remainder of the war, at least in the western front. We look at these ear…
Jan. 9, 2023

Uncommon Sense 1 - Spooky But True Stories

Today we are going to look at 7 very spooky but very true happenings. This is the first of hopefully many more periodic episodes where instead of delving deep into the facts of a situation, we mix facts with common sense to …