Vacuous Vocation

An anarchist trying to find his way in the world.

Vacuous Vocation is a news podcast hosted by Matthew James Geiger, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matthew James Geiger hosts Vacuous Vocation, a news show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Spirit | Contemplations #1

  Apr 2, 20258 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Matthew James Geiger introduces a new series called Contemplations, focusing on philosophical inquiries that extend beyond economics. He discusses the significance of two fundamental questions in life: what one will do with their life and who they will share it with. Matthew emphasizes the importance of having a strong spirit and the freedom to pursue one's passions, drawing parallels between personal expression, ideology, and the societal constraints that often inhibit individuality. He advocates for a life that transcends political aspirations, aiming for higher values and cultural richness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Contemplations</p><p>00:54 The Importance of...

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  Episode #5

  Adam Haman (VV#5)

  Jul 25, 20241h 38mS2

  <p>My guest on this episode of vacuous vocation is Adam Haman, he is a gambler, philosopher, husband, Libertarian, and seeker of the natural order. We met at Mises University 2018 and have been friends ever since. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Meeting at Mises University 03:34 Separating School and State 06:16 Exploring Epistemology 08:54 Metaphysics and Other Dimensions 13:03 Living in a Simulation 19:43 The State's Impact on Suicide Rates 24:00 Capitalism and the Search for Meaning 25:59 Systems Thinking: Understanding Society 30:44 The Pursuit of Meaning in Life 33:18 The Economics of Suicide and the Connection to Psychology and Praxeology 42:06 The Role of Private Associations...

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  Episode #4

  Jamie Whyte (VV#4)

  May 30, 20241h 5mS2

  <p>Dr Whyte is a philosopher and an author of several works of philosophy, economics, and public policy. He is the author of Quack Policy, Free Thoughts, A Load of Blair and Crimes Against Logic. He has published more than two hundred opinion columns in newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and The Financial Times. Dr Whyte won the prestigious Bastiat Prize for Economic Journalism. As a young philosophy don at the University of Cambridge, Dr Whyte was awarded a prize for the best academic article in the world by a philosopher under the age of thirty.</p> <...

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  Episode #3

  Thaddeus Russell (VV#3)

  May 8, 20241h 29mS2

  <p>@thaddeusrussellofficial</p> <p>@vacuous_vocation </p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Rejecting the Epithet 05:07 Debating the Motivations Behind the Civil War 09:03 The Intellectual Culture of the Old South 12:21 Reevaluating the Civil War 23:13 The True Motivations Behind the Support for the Civil War 25:20 The Left's Perception of the Civil War 34:57 Christian Evangelical Support for Israel 52:17 The Role of Shame in Society 01:00:58 The Emergence of the Psychiatric and Psychological Professions 01:01:36 Inventing and Regulating Concepts: Homosexuality and Alcoholism 01:02:35 Locking Up Prostitutes and Orphans: Reformatories and Enforcement 01:03:34 Mass Conscription and the Rise of Industrialized Armies 01:04:45 Social Engineering and the Use of Shame 01:09:44...

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  Episode #2

  Michael Wimer (VV#2)

  Apr 29, 20241h 28mS2

  <p>This episode with Michael Wimer we discuss history, economics, politics, culture, philosophy, and religion. @lil_rumba</p>

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