August 2024

Assembling the Broke Existentialist Army, or Who I Am is Who my Child Is! – Episode 170

In this episode, prompted by his cat and dog, Dara is considering the idea of essentialism. He talks about core dispositions and the perennial pitching of nature against nurture. He argues that there is very little that is not in the mix when it comes to how our identities emerge. He shares his thoughts about his daughter on this stage of her journey and wonders about her essential leaning.

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What’s So Great About It? – The Dubious Value of Nostalgia – Episode 169

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For the second time in the show’s history, Dara is considering the questionable value of nostalgia. While allowing that there are wellness benefits to understanding the connection between nostalgia and loss, and the stark reality of nostalgia’s relationship to ageing, there is something offensive about a particular brand of generalised nostalgia that regularly raises its unoriginal head on social media.

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Yes, Chef! – The Brilliance of The Bear – Episode 168

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In this episode, Dara doesn’t know whether to eat the food or make love to it. He talks about all three seasons of The Bear, the brilliant TV show depicting the trials and tribulations of genius chef Carmen Berzatto and the colourful people who populate his messy, damaged world. Like the extraordinary food that leaves viewers in a state of mouthwatering wonder, the other elements of the show are beautifully sourced, prepped and composed.

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Set Down Your Honourable Load – Finding the Clear Path Ahead – Episode 167

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In this episode, Dara is reflecting on the good fortune of finding a new place to live, but he is wondering how to refer to The ClearOut’s new home. His daughter has rejected his suggestions so far as being ‘too cringe’. Hashtag Blessed is no more! What to call the new abode…?

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Assembling the Broke Existentialist Army, or Who I Am is Who my Child Is! – Episode 170

What’s So Great About It? – The Dubious Value of Nostalgia – Episode 169

Yes, Chef! – The Brilliance of The Bear – Episode 168

Set Down Your Honourable Load – Finding the Clear Path Ahead – Episode 167

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