https://simplecast.com Topics "Topics" features long-time friends and creative comedic collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter as they tackle some of mankind's most difficult questions: What is the nature of love? Is time travel possible? Does God exist? And so many more. "Topics" is a thoughtful, intense conversation about what makes humankind... kind of human. Featuring original music by Dan Deacon! 2022 Earwolf en-us Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:15:09 +0000 https://www.siriusxm.com Topics https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f5ae3014-d19e-4aac-9d5a-82a75e44f6d2/a4df29b3-0236-4230-b7c9-f0aebcba9c30/3000x3000/image.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.siriusxm.com episodic "Topics" features long-time friends and creative comedic collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter as they tackle some of mankind's most difficult questions: What is the nature of love? Is time travel possible? Does God exist? And so many more. "Topics" is a thoughtful, intense conversation about what makes humankind... kind of human. Featuring original music by Dan Deacon! Earwolf true https://feeds.simplecast.com/K1VNNZqv Earwolf fanmail+topics@earwolf.com gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Dl36meKtgIA4Wz8jgwDPy0nJeoscXGTun8EvBY7LSIQ Introducing Obscure - Michael's new podcast Michael Ian Black is back on Earwolf with a new podcast. Obscure tackles a great work of literature. Join Michael as he reads Thomas Hardy’s classic Jude the Obscure and comments as he goes. Here's a preview, and you can hear Episode 1 right now in your podcast app.


Hear Episode 1 of Obscure in Apple Podcasts:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-with-michael-ian-black/id1388660385?mt=2

]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael Ian Black is back on Earwolf with a new podcast. Obscure tackles a great work of literature. Join Michael as he reads Thomas Hardy’s classic Jude the Obscure and comments as he goes. Here's a preview, and you can hear Episode 1 right now in your podcast app.


Hear Episode 1 of Obscure in Apple Podcasts:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-with-michael-ian-black/id1388660385?mt=2

]]> Introducing Obscure - Michael's new podcast Earwolf 00:03:10 Michael Ian Black is back on Earwolf with a new podcast. Obscure tackles a great work of literature. Join Michael as he reads Thomas Hardy’s classic Jude the Obscure and comments as he goes. Here's a preview, and you can hear Episode 1 right now in your podcast app.  Hear Episode 1 of Obscure in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-with-michael-ian-black/id1388660385?mt=2 Michael Ian Black is back on Earwolf with a new podcast. Obscure tackles a great work of literature. Join Michael as he reads Thomas Hardy’s classic Jude the Obscure and comments as he goes. Here's a preview, and you can hear Episode 1 right now in your podcast app.  Hear Episode 1 of Obscure in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-with-michael-ian-black/id1388660385?mt=2 true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/santa/ 56 Santa In Episode 8 of Season 4, Michael and Michael show their Christmas spirit by giving listeners the gift of talking all about Santa. Their conversation covers everything from Santa’s elves to his North Pole home to the historical roots of Santa.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:03:05 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 8 of Season 4, Michael and Michael show their Christmas spirit by giving listeners the gift of talking all about Santa. Their conversation covers everything from Santa’s elves to his North Pole home to the historical roots of Santa.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 56 Santa Earwolf 00:32:35 In Episode 8 of Season 4, Michael and Michael show their Christmas spirit by giving listeners the gift of talking all about Santa. Their conversation covers everything from Santa’s elves to his North Pole home to the historical roots of Santa.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 8 of Season 4, Michael and Michael show their Christmas spirit by giving listeners the gift of talking all about Santa. Their conversation covers everything from Santa’s elves to his North Pole home to the historical roots of Santa.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/unknown/ 55 Unknown In Episode 7 of Season 4, Michael and Michael delve into the mysterious topic of the Unknown. Their conversation covers everything from the ol’ tree falling in the woods saying to the future to the Umami theory. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:29:57 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 7 of Season 4, Michael and Michael delve into the mysterious topic of the Unknown. Their conversation covers everything from the ol’ tree falling in the woods saying to the future to the Umami theory. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 55 Unknown Earwolf 00:29:16 In Episode 7 of Season 4, Michael and Michael delve into the mysterious topic of the Unknown. Their conversation covers everything from the ol’ tree falling in the woods saying to the future to the Umami theory. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 7 of Season 4, Michael and Michael delve into the mysterious topic of the Unknown. Their conversation covers everything from the ol’ tree falling in the woods saying to the future to the Umami theory. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-nolan-film-interstellar/ 54 The Nolan Film, Interstellar In Episode 6 of Season 4, Michael and Michael stick their beaks into the topic of the Nolan film, Interstellar. Their conversation covers everything from man’s place in the universe to the dream qualities of Nolan’s work to Hemingway’s influence on Nolan. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:36:29 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 6 of Season 4, Michael and Michael stick their beaks into the topic of the Nolan film, Interstellar. Their conversation covers everything from man’s place in the universe to the dream qualities of Nolan’s work to Hemingway’s influence on Nolan. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 54 The Nolan Film, Interstellar Earwolf 00:25:11 In Episode 6 of Season 4, Michael and Michael stick their beaks into the topic of the Nolan film, Interstellar. Their conversation covers everything from man’s place in the universe to the dream qualities of Nolan’s work to Hemingway’s influence on Nolan. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 6 of Season 4, Michael and Michael stick their beaks into the topic of the Nolan film, Interstellar. Their conversation covers everything from man’s place in the universe to the dream qualities of Nolan’s work to Hemingway’s influence on Nolan. “Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/architecture/ 53 Architecture In Episode 5 of Season 4, Michael and Michael drill deep into the topic of Architecture as social commentary. Their conversation covers everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to thatched roofs to the story of the 3 little pigs.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2014 08:06:53 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 5 of Season 4, Michael and Michael drill deep into the topic of Architecture as social commentary. Their conversation covers everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to thatched roofs to the story of the 3 little pigs.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 53 Architecture Earwolf 00:32:26 In Episode 5 of Season 4, Michael and Michael drill deep into the topic of Architecture as social commentary. Their conversation covers everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to thatched roofs to the story of the 3 little pigs.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 5 of Season 4, Michael and Michael drill deep into the topic of Architecture as social commentary. Their conversation covers everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to thatched roofs to the story of the 3 little pigs.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/snow/ 52 Snow In Episode 4 of Season 4, Michael and Michael take a deep spoonful of today's topic of snowfall aka snow. Their conversation covers everything from the meaning of lake-effect snow to no two snowflakes being the same to Robert Frost.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:05:23 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 4 of Season 4, Michael and Michael take a deep spoonful of today's topic of snowfall aka snow. Their conversation covers everything from the meaning of lake-effect snow to no two snowflakes being the same to Robert Frost.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

]]> 52 Snow Earwolf 00:32:22 In Episode 4 of Season 4, Michael and Michael take a deep spoonful of today's topic of snowfall aka snow. Their conversation covers everything from the meaning of lake-effect snow to no two snowflakes being the same to Robert Frost.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. In Episode 4 of Season 4, Michael and Michael take a deep spoonful of today's topic of snowfall aka snow. Their conversation covers everything from the meaning of lake-effect snow to no two snowflakes being the same to Robert Frost.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/empires/ 51 Empires In Episode 3 of Season 4, Michael and Michael get their creative juices flowing as they delve into the real hardy broth of a topic, the allure of Empire. From Egypt to the Romans and beyond, their conversation covers everything from the corruption that stems from power to solving the world’s conundrums.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity .

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:02:10 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 3 of Season 4, Michael and Michael get their creative juices flowing as they delve into the real hardy broth of a topic, the allure of Empire. From Egypt to the Romans and beyond, their conversation covers everything from the corruption that stems from power to solving the world’s conundrums.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity .

]]> 51 Empires Earwolf 00:33:55 In Episode 3 of Season 4, Michael and Michael get their creative juices flowing as they delve into the real hardy broth of a topic, the allure of Empire. From Egypt to the Romans and beyond, their conversation covers everything from the corruption that stems from power to solving the world’s conundrums.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . In Episode 3 of Season 4, Michael and Michael get their creative juices flowing as they delve into the real hardy broth of a topic, the allure of Empire. From Egypt to the Romans and beyond, their conversation covers everything from the corruption that stems from power to solving the world’s conundrums.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/rebirth/ 50 Rebirth In Episode 2 of Season 4, Michael and Michael discuss Rebirth & Renewal. Their conversation covers everything from the recent changes in their life to sharing the energy of artists of the past such as Michelangelo to the music of God.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:02:14 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 2 of Season 4, Michael and Michael discuss Rebirth & Renewal. Their conversation covers everything from the recent changes in their life to sharing the energy of artists of the past such as Michelangelo to the music of God.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 50 Rebirth Earwolf 00:32:53 In Episode 2 of Season 4, Michael and Michael discuss Rebirth & Renewal. Their conversation covers everything from the recent changes in their life to sharing the energy of artists of the past such as Michelangelo to the music of God.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 2 of Season 4, Michael and Michael discuss Rebirth & Renewal. Their conversation covers everything from the recent changes in their life to sharing the energy of artists of the past such as Michelangelo to the music of God.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/topicon/ 49 Topicon In Episode 1 of Season 4, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle as they recap and rehash this year's Topicon. Their conversation covers everything from the long lasting friendships to all the study groups that attended from almost 30 different countries to the major announcements for next year's Topicon.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2014 08:03:10 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 1 of Season 4, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle as they recap and rehash this year's Topicon. Their conversation covers everything from the long lasting friendships to all the study groups that attended from almost 30 different countries to the major announcements for next year's Topicon.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> 49 Topicon Earwolf 00:37:07 In Episode 1 of Season 4, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle as they recap and rehash this year's Topicon. Their conversation covers everything from the long lasting friendships to all the study groups that attended from almost 30 different countries to the major announcements for next year's Topicon.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 1 of Season 4, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle as they recap and rehash this year's Topicon. Their conversation covers everything from the long lasting friendships to all the study groups that attended from almost 30 different countries to the major announcements for next year's Topicon.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/nature-of-identity/ 48 Nature of Identity (w/ Nev Schulman) In Episode 20 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest Nev Schulman get to know themselves in a whole new way as they explore the topic of identity. What did Nev learn about the nature of identity from his experience with the film Catfish? What is identity? Why do we post pictures of our butt hole on social media websites? Aren’t we all afraid of being rejected? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Nev unpack the topic of identity and learn a few things about themselves along the way.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info.   Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:03:33 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 20 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest Nev Schulman get to know themselves in a whole new way as they explore the topic of identity. What did Nev learn about the nature of identity from his experience with the film Catfish? What is identity? Why do we post pictures of our butt hole on social media websites? Aren’t we all afraid of being rejected? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Nev unpack the topic of identity and learn a few things about themselves along the way.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info.   Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> 48 Nature of Identity (w/ Nev Schulman) Earwolf 00:36:39 In Episode 20 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest Nev Schulman get to know themselves in a whole new way as they explore the topic of identity. What did Nev learn about the nature of identity from his experience with the film Catfish? What is identity? Why do we post pictures of our butt hole on social media websites? Aren’t we all afraid of being rejected? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Nev unpack the topic of identity and learn a few things about themselves along the way.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info.   Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! In Episode 20 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest Nev Schulman get to know themselves in a whole new way as they explore the topic of identity. What did Nev learn about the nature of identity from his experience with the film Catfish? What is identity? Why do we post pictures of our butt hole on social media websites? Aren’t we all afraid of being rejected? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Nev unpack the topic of identity and learn a few things about themselves along the way.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info.   Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/perspectives-on-writing/ 47 Perspectives on Writing (w/ Susan Orlean) In Episode 19 of Season 3, authors Michael, Michael, and special guest author Susan Orlean wet their beaks with the topic of Perspectives on Writing: From Cave Drawings to Computer Code and Back. What is the difference between Non-fiction and Fiction writing? What is truth? What does the phrase Creative Non-fiction mean? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Susan get their beaks wet as they discuss a juicy topic filled with words and language.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info. Audible. Go to www.audible.com/topics for a free audiobook and 30 day free trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:03:06 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 19 of Season 3, authors Michael, Michael, and special guest author Susan Orlean wet their beaks with the topic of Perspectives on Writing: From Cave Drawings to Computer Code and Back. What is the difference between Non-fiction and Fiction writing? What is truth? What does the phrase Creative Non-fiction mean? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Susan get their beaks wet as they discuss a juicy topic filled with words and language.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info. Audible. Go to www.audible.com/topics for a free audiobook and 30 day free trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> 47 Perspectives on Writing (w/ Susan Orlean) Earwolf 00:40:41 In Episode 19 of Season 3, authors Michael, Michael, and special guest author Susan Orlean wet their beaks with the topic of Perspectives on Writing: From Cave Drawings to Computer Code and Back. What is the difference between Non-fiction and Fiction writing? What is truth? What does the phrase Creative Non-fiction mean? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Susan get their beaks wet as they discuss a juicy topic filled with words and language.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info. Audible. Go to www.audible.com/topics for a free audiobook and 30 day free trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! In Episode 19 of Season 3, authors Michael, Michael, and special guest author Susan Orlean wet their beaks with the topic of Perspectives on Writing: From Cave Drawings to Computer Code and Back. What is the difference between Non-fiction and Fiction writing? What is truth? What does the phrase Creative Non-fiction mean? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Susan get their beaks wet as they discuss a juicy topic filled with words and language.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Cards Against Humanity. Go to www.cardsagainsthumanity.com for more info. Audible. Go to www.audible.com/topics for a free audiobook and 30 day free trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-money-question/ 46 The Money Question In Episode 18 of Season 3, Michael and Michael get into a very important topic that we deal with every day of our life, the Money Question. From Smith to Piketty to back again. How do we survive in the 21st century? How are Cabbage Patch Kids related to the law of supply and demand? Why does Leno need all those cars? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss Adam Smith aka father of modern economics, the French economist Thomas Piketty, and everything in between.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to  huluplus.com/TOPICS  for a free two week trial.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:50:06 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 18 of Season 3, Michael and Michael get into a very important topic that we deal with every day of our life, the Money Question. From Smith to Piketty to back again. How do we survive in the 21st century? How are Cabbage Patch Kids related to the law of supply and demand? Why does Leno need all those cars? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss Adam Smith aka father of modern economics, the French economist Thomas Piketty, and everything in between.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to  huluplus.com/TOPICS  for a free two week trial.

]]> 46 The Money Question Earwolf 00:39:04 In Episode 18 of Season 3, Michael and Michael get into a very important topic that we deal with every day of our life, the Money Question. From Smith to Piketty to back again. How do we survive in the 21st century? How are Cabbage Patch Kids related to the law of supply and demand? Why does Leno need all those cars? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss Adam Smith aka father of modern economics, the French economist Thomas Piketty, and everything in between.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to  huluplus.com/TOPICS  for a free two week trial. In Episode 18 of Season 3, Michael and Michael get into a very important topic that we deal with every day of our life, the Money Question. From Smith to Piketty to back again. How do we survive in the 21st century? How are Cabbage Patch Kids related to the law of supply and demand? Why does Leno need all those cars? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss Adam Smith aka father of modern economics, the French economist Thomas Piketty, and everything in between.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to  huluplus.com/TOPICS  for a free two week trial. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-law/ 45 The Law In Episode 17 of Season 3, Michael and Michael delve into the topic of The Law: questions of Tort reform, the Judiciary process, Habeas corpus and beyond. Will we keep tripping over the word society? What is best for the individual versus what is best for the collective? Does God himself need law? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss a very important topic that we all deal with in our lives.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by www.TRYAUDIOBOOKS.com

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2014 07:02:55 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 17 of Season 3, Michael and Michael delve into the topic of The Law: questions of Tort reform, the Judiciary process, Habeas corpus and beyond. Will we keep tripping over the word society? What is best for the individual versus what is best for the collective? Does God himself need law? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss a very important topic that we all deal with in our lives.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by www.TRYAUDIOBOOKS.com

]]> 45 The Law Earwolf 00:35:51 In Episode 17 of Season 3, Michael and Michael delve into the topic of The Law: questions of Tort reform, the Judiciary process, Habeas corpus and beyond. Will we keep tripping over the word society? What is best for the individual versus what is best for the collective? Does God himself need law? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss a very important topic that we all deal with in our lives.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by www.TRYAUDIOBOOKS.com In Episode 17 of Season 3, Michael and Michael delve into the topic of The Law: questions of Tort reform, the Judiciary process, Habeas corpus and beyond. Will we keep tripping over the word society? What is best for the individual versus what is best for the collective? Does God himself need law? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss a very important topic that we all deal with in our lives.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by www.TRYAUDIOBOOKS.com true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/madness/ 44 Madness (w/ Rich Sommer) In Episode 16 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and fantastic actor/friend of the podcast Rich Sommer talk about the passionate topic of madness. How do we know who is the sane one and who is the insane one? Why does love drive us mad? Is Dr. Frankenstein the monster? Or is his monster the monster? Or are we the monster? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Rich discuss a topic that might drive people a little crazy.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> Wed, 28 May 2014 07:52:10 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 16 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and fantastic actor/friend of the podcast Rich Sommer talk about the passionate topic of madness. How do we know who is the sane one and who is the insane one? Why does love drive us mad? Is Dr. Frankenstein the monster? Or is his monster the monster? Or are we the monster? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Rich discuss a topic that might drive people a little crazy.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> 44 Madness (w/ Rich Sommer) Earwolf 00:40:23 In Episode 16 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and fantastic actor/friend of the podcast Rich Sommer talk about the passionate topic of madness. How do we know who is the sane one and who is the insane one? Why does love drive us mad? Is Dr. Frankenstein the monster? Or is his monster the monster? Or are we the monster? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Rich discuss a topic that might drive people a little crazy.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! In Episode 16 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and fantastic actor/friend of the podcast Rich Sommer talk about the passionate topic of madness. How do we know who is the sane one and who is the insane one? Why does love drive us mad? Is Dr. Frankenstein the monster? Or is his monster the monster? Or are we the monster? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Rich discuss a topic that might drive people a little crazy.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-connell-institute/ 43 The Connell Institute In Episode 15 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the lessons they've learned from the incredible Connell Institute. Where did a young Michael Ian Black have his brain pumped with lifelong knowledge of several topics? How far does the legacy of the Connell Institute go? What about the great gift shop that is also located there? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss about the dense history of the Connell Institute.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Squarespace. Go to www.squarespace.com and use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off your own professional website.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 07:02:35 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 15 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the lessons they've learned from the incredible Connell Institute. Where did a young Michael Ian Black have his brain pumped with lifelong knowledge of several topics? How far does the legacy of the Connell Institute go? What about the great gift shop that is also located there? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss about the dense history of the Connell Institute.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Squarespace. Go to www.squarespace.com and use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off your own professional website.

]]> 43 The Connell Institute Earwolf 00:42:15 In Episode 15 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the lessons they've learned from the incredible Connell Institute. Where did a young Michael Ian Black have his brain pumped with lifelong knowledge of several topics? How far does the legacy of the Connell Institute go? What about the great gift shop that is also located there? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss about the dense history of the Connell Institute.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Squarespace. Go to www.squarespace.com and use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off your own professional website. In Episode 15 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the lessons they've learned from the incredible Connell Institute. Where did a young Michael Ian Black have his brain pumped with lifelong knowledge of several topics? How far does the legacy of the Connell Institute go? What about the great gift shop that is also located there? Tune in as Michael and Michael discuss about the dense history of the Connell Institute.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Squarespace. Go to www.squarespace.com and use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off your own professional website. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/listener-mail-9/ 42.5 Listener Mail #9 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on travel reimbursements for study groups to Topic Con to the first ever Topics podcast birth. If you have a question or comment please send it to  topicspodcast@gmail.com !

]]> Wed, 14 May 2014 07:05:53 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on travel reimbursements for study groups to Topic Con to the first ever Topics podcast birth. If you have a question or comment please send it to  topicspodcast@gmail.com !

]]> 42.5 Listener Mail #9 Earwolf 00:11:27 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on travel reimbursements for study groups to Topic Con to the first ever Topics podcast birth. If you have a question or comment please send it to  topicspodcast@gmail.com ! Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on travel reimbursements for study groups to Topic Con to the first ever Topics podcast birth. If you have a question or comment please send it to  topicspodcast@gmail.com ! true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-near-east-the-far-east/ 42 The Near East & The Far East In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> Wed, 14 May 2014 07:03:26 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

]]> 42 The Near East & The Far East Earwolf 00:39:45 In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/friendship/ Friendship (w/ Steve Agee) In Episode 13 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest/friend of the podcast Steve Agee talk about the glorious and loving topic of friendship. How does everyone define friendship? Does their always need to be attraction involved? Does making a pen pal with a prisoner count as having a friendship? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Steve share what it takes to create and sustain a friendship.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.Today's episode also features original music by Pearl & The Beard. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!  Harry’s : Use the offer code TOPICS for $5 off your first purchase.

]]> Wed, 7 May 2014 07:03:36 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 13 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest/friend of the podcast Steve Agee talk about the glorious and loving topic of friendship. How does everyone define friendship? Does their always need to be attraction involved? Does making a pen pal with a prisoner count as having a friendship? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Steve share what it takes to create and sustain a friendship.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.Today's episode also features original music by Pearl & The Beard. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!  Harry’s : Use the offer code TOPICS for $5 off your first purchase.

]]> Friendship (w/ Steve Agee) Earwolf 00:42:30 In Episode 13 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest/friend of the podcast Steve Agee talk about the glorious and loving topic of friendship. How does everyone define friendship? Does their always need to be attraction involved? Does making a pen pal with a prisoner count as having a friendship? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Steve share what it takes to create and sustain a friendship.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.Today's episode also features original music by Pearl & The Beard. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!  Harry’s : Use the offer code TOPICS for $5 off your first purchase. In Episode 13 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest/friend of the podcast Steve Agee talk about the glorious and loving topic of friendship. How does everyone define friendship? Does their always need to be attraction involved? Does making a pen pal with a prisoner count as having a friendship? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Steve share what it takes to create and sustain a friendship.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.Today's episode also features original music by Pearl & The Beard. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!  Harry’s : Use the offer code TOPICS for $5 off your first purchase. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/music/ Music (w/ Liz Phair) In Episode 12 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair talk about the very musical topic of music. What is music? Is a breast like a kazoo? What's the difference between classical music and the Liz’s song "H.W.C."? What would have happened if Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Liz get deep into the process of creating and enjoying music.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:02:44 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 12 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair talk about the very musical topic of music. What is music? Is a breast like a kazoo? What's the difference between classical music and the Liz’s song "H.W.C."? What would have happened if Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Liz get deep into the process of creating and enjoying music.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.

]]> Music (w/ Liz Phair) Earwolf 00:36:54 In Episode 12 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair talk about the very musical topic of music. What is music? Is a breast like a kazoo? What's the difference between classical music and the Liz’s song "H.W.C."? What would have happened if Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Liz get deep into the process of creating and enjoying music.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial. In Episode 12 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair talk about the very musical topic of music. What is music? Is a breast like a kazoo? What's the difference between classical music and the Liz’s song "H.W.C."? What would have happened if Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Liz get deep into the process of creating and enjoying music.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/true-crime/ 39 True Crime In Episode 11 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the very serious topic of true crime. Why does this topic generate the image of darkness? Why is it that some follow the interest of committing the perfect murder? How did Truman Capote's iconic true crime novel In Cold Blood start a trend of storytelling in the journalistic arts? Tune in as Michael and Michael dive right into this juiciest of topics.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:02:03 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 11 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the very serious topic of true crime. Why does this topic generate the image of darkness? Why is it that some follow the interest of committing the perfect murder? How did Truman Capote's iconic true crime novel In Cold Blood start a trend of storytelling in the journalistic arts? Tune in as Michael and Michael dive right into this juiciest of topics.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.

]]> 39 True Crime Earwolf 00:35:17 In Episode 11 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the very serious topic of true crime. Why does this topic generate the image of darkness? Why is it that some follow the interest of committing the perfect murder? How did Truman Capote's iconic true crime novel In Cold Blood start a trend of storytelling in the journalistic arts? Tune in as Michael and Michael dive right into this juiciest of topics.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks. In Episode 11 of Season 3, Michael and Michael talk about the very serious topic of true crime. Why does this topic generate the image of darkness? Why is it that some follow the interest of committing the perfect murder? How did Truman Capote's iconic true crime novel In Cold Blood start a trend of storytelling in the journalistic arts? Tune in as Michael and Michael dive right into this juiciest of topics.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/subconscious-live/ Subconscious: LIVE (w/ David Wain) In Episode 10 of Season 3, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss the subconscious LIVE from the Brava Theater in their second ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. Do we subconsciously dress ourselves a certain way? How is it that our mind lets us only see what it wants during sleight of hand? Why is it that we don’t focus on the carefully placed orange in the corner of movie frame? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and David blow each other’s minds in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:02:13 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 10 of Season 3, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss the subconscious LIVE from the Brava Theater in their second ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. Do we subconsciously dress ourselves a certain way? How is it that our mind lets us only see what it wants during sleight of hand? Why is it that we don’t focus on the carefully placed orange in the corner of movie frame? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and David blow each other’s minds in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM

]]> Subconscious: LIVE (w/ David Wain) Earwolf 00:32:50 In Episode 10 of Season 3, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss the subconscious LIVE from the Brava Theater in their second ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. Do we subconsciously dress ourselves a certain way? How is it that our mind lets us only see what it wants during sleight of hand? Why is it that we don’t focus on the carefully placed orange in the corner of movie frame? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and David blow each other’s minds in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM In Episode 10 of Season 3, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss the subconscious LIVE from the Brava Theater in their second ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. Do we subconsciously dress ourselves a certain way? How is it that our mind lets us only see what it wants during sleight of hand? Why is it that we don’t focus on the carefully placed orange in the corner of movie frame? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and David blow each other’s minds in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by:  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer! Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  GoDaddy.com : Use offer code TOPICS295 for 85%off for $2.95 own your own dot COM true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/pet-peeves-live/ 37 Pet Peeves: LIVE In Episode 9 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss annoying habits/pet peeves LIVE from the Brava Theater in their first ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. What are some little things your loved ones do that upset you the most? How many fingers point right back at us when you point these things out to your loved ones? Tune in as Michael & Michael have their relationship grow in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.

]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2014 07:02:59 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 9 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss annoying habits/pet peeves LIVE from the Brava Theater in their first ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. What are some little things your loved ones do that upset you the most? How many fingers point right back at us when you point these things out to your loved ones? Tune in as Michael & Michael have their relationship grow in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.

]]> 37 Pet Peeves: LIVE Earwolf 00:30:31 In Episode 9 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss annoying habits/pet peeves LIVE from the Brava Theater in their first ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. What are some little things your loved ones do that upset you the most? How many fingers point right back at us when you point these things out to your loved ones? Tune in as Michael & Michael have their relationship grow in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks. In Episode 9 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss annoying habits/pet peeves LIVE from the Brava Theater in their first ever live recording as part of the 2014 SF Sketchfest. What are some little things your loved ones do that upset you the most? How many fingers point right back at us when you point these things out to your loved ones? Tune in as Michael & Michael have their relationship grow in front of a live audience.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by: Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!Naturebox: Go to Naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/listener-mail-8/ 36.5 Listener Mail #8 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on what to do with that extra time study groups have after covering 100% of a topic to the podcast becoming a part of the Earwolf family. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:03:28 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on what to do with that extra time study groups have after covering 100% of a topic to the podcast becoming a part of the Earwolf family. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> 36.5 Listener Mail #8 Earwolf 00:15:05 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on what to do with that extra time study groups have after covering 100% of a topic to the podcast becoming a part of the Earwolf family. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on what to do with that extra time study groups have after covering 100% of a topic to the podcast becoming a part of the Earwolf family. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/tugboats-trains-and-trolleys/ 36 Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys In Episode 8 of Season 3, Michael and Michael take a second crack at the topic of "Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys." What is the key role that all 3 placed in American Industrial history? How did these 3 forever change transportation? Why is tugboats first in the order? Tune in as Michael & Michael discuss this important and often overlooked topic.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to www.naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  Squarespace . Use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off.

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:02:18 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 8 of Season 3, Michael and Michael take a second crack at the topic of "Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys." What is the key role that all 3 placed in American Industrial history? How did these 3 forever change transportation? Why is tugboats first in the order? Tune in as Michael & Michael discuss this important and often overlooked topic.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to www.naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  Squarespace . Use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off.

]]> 36 Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys Earwolf 00:36:02 In Episode 8 of Season 3, Michael and Michael take a second crack at the topic of "Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys." What is the key role that all 3 placed in American Industrial history? How did these 3 forever change transportation? Why is tugboats first in the order? Tune in as Michael & Michael discuss this important and often overlooked topic.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to www.naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  Squarespace . Use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off. In Episode 8 of Season 3, Michael and Michael take a second crack at the topic of "Tugboats, Trains, and Trolleys." What is the key role that all 3 placed in American Industrial history? How did these 3 forever change transportation? Why is tugboats first in the order? Tune in as Michael & Michael discuss this important and often overlooked topic.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to www.naturebox.com/topics for 50% off your first box of delicious snacks.  Squarespace . Use offer code SHOWALTER for a free trial and 10% off. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/listener-mail-7/ 35.5 Listener Mail #7 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on study group dress codes to Paul Rudd's shenanigans on last week's episode. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:03:27 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on study group dress codes to Paul Rudd's shenanigans on last week's episode. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> 35.5 Listener Mail #7 Earwolf 00:18:16 Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on study group dress codes to Paul Rudd's shenanigans on last week's episode. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on study group dress codes to Paul Rudd's shenanigans on last week's episode. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/senses/ Senses In Episode 7 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dig deep into the very big topic of the senses. Why is smell the most controversial of the senses? How are we similar to a computer hard drive? How is it that classical painters used their mastery of light to change the way we see things? Tune in as Michael & Michael share their thoughts on sight, hearing, smell, touch, the fifth sense, and the sixth sense.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:02:45 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 7 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dig deep into the very big topic of the senses. Why is smell the most controversial of the senses? How are we similar to a computer hard drive? How is it that classical painters used their mastery of light to change the way we see things? Tune in as Michael & Michael share their thoughts on sight, hearing, smell, touch, the fifth sense, and the sixth sense.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off.

]]> Senses Earwolf 00:34:36 In Episode 7 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dig deep into the very big topic of the senses. Why is smell the most controversial of the senses? How are we similar to a computer hard drive? How is it that classical painters used their mastery of light to change the way we see things? Tune in as Michael & Michael share their thoughts on sight, hearing, smell, touch, the fifth sense, and the sixth sense.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off. In Episode 7 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dig deep into the very big topic of the senses. Why is smell the most controversial of the senses? How are we similar to a computer hard drive? How is it that classical painters used their mastery of light to change the way we see things? Tune in as Michael & Michael share their thoughts on sight, hearing, smell, touch, the fifth sense, and the sixth sense.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/small-stuff/ Small Stuff (w/ Paul Rudd) In Episode 6 of Season 3, Michael, MIchael, and special guest Paul Rudd discuss the "small stuff." Their conversation covers everything from love, Billy Joel's doo-wop stuff, and joking with friends. Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Paul do their best to celebrate the small stuff.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:02:12 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 6 of Season 3, Michael, MIchael, and special guest Paul Rudd discuss the "small stuff." Their conversation covers everything from love, Billy Joel's doo-wop stuff, and joking with friends. Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Paul do their best to celebrate the small stuff.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Small Stuff (w/ Paul Rudd) Earwolf 00:32:30 In Episode 6 of Season 3, Michael, MIchael, and special guest Paul Rudd discuss the "small stuff." Their conversation covers everything from love, Billy Joel's doo-wop stuff, and joking with friends. Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Paul do their best to celebrate the small stuff.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 6 of Season 3, Michael, MIchael, and special guest Paul Rudd discuss the "small stuff." Their conversation covers everything from love, Billy Joel's doo-wop stuff, and joking with friends. Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Paul do their best to celebrate the small stuff.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/miracles/ Miracles In Episode 5 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the unexplainable and supernatural topic of miracles. What is a miracle? Can a miracle be a bad thing? What are some modern miracles? Tune in as Michael & Michael have a heart-to-heart on the laughter of children & the miracle on the Hudson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:02:18 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 5 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the unexplainable and supernatural topic of miracles. What is a miracle? Can a miracle be a bad thing? What are some modern miracles? Tune in as Michael & Michael have a heart-to-heart on the laughter of children & the miracle on the Hudson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off.

]]> Miracles Earwolf 00:23:51 In Episode 5 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the unexplainable and supernatural topic of miracles. What is a miracle? Can a miracle be a bad thing? What are some modern miracles? Tune in as Michael & Michael have a heart-to-heart on the laughter of children & the miracle on the Hudson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off. In Episode 5 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the unexplainable and supernatural topic of miracles. What is a miracle? Can a miracle be a bad thing? What are some modern miracles? Tune in as Michael & Michael have a heart-to-heart on the laughter of children & the miracle on the Hudson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/metamorphosis/ Metamorphosis In Episode 4 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the mystery of Metamorphosis. How does it happen when you can’t see it? Can our spirit truly evolve? Is it possible to be physically changed from a white light? Tune in as Michael & Michael dive into the inner & outer ways we could change as a result of Metamorphosis.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Catch A Contractor premiering Sunday, March 9th at 10/9C on SPIKE. This episode is also sponsored by Audible. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/topic s for a free audio book & 30 Day free trial.

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:02:29 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 4 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the mystery of Metamorphosis. How does it happen when you can’t see it? Can our spirit truly evolve? Is it possible to be physically changed from a white light? Tune in as Michael & Michael dive into the inner & outer ways we could change as a result of Metamorphosis.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Catch A Contractor premiering Sunday, March 9th at 10/9C on SPIKE. This episode is also sponsored by Audible. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/topic s for a free audio book & 30 Day free trial.

]]> Metamorphosis Earwolf 00:32:47 In Episode 4 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the mystery of Metamorphosis. How does it happen when you can’t see it? Can our spirit truly evolve? Is it possible to be physically changed from a white light? Tune in as Michael & Michael dive into the inner & outer ways we could change as a result of Metamorphosis.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Catch A Contractor premiering Sunday, March 9th at 10/9C on SPIKE. This episode is also sponsored by Audible. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/topic s for a free audio book & 30 Day free trial. In Episode 4 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the mystery of Metamorphosis. How does it happen when you can’t see it? Can our spirit truly evolve? Is it possible to be physically changed from a white light? Tune in as Michael & Michael dive into the inner & outer ways we could change as a result of Metamorphosis.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon. This episode is brought to you by Catch A Contractor premiering Sunday, March 9th at 10/9C on SPIKE. This episode is also sponsored by Audible. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/topic s for a free audio book & 30 Day free trial. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/jazz/ Jazz In Episode 3 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss America's unique gift to the word aka "Jazz." What exactly is Jazz? What is the definition of a Polyrhythm? Where does Jazz come from? Tune in as Michael & Michael get deep into the rich history of the ever beating heart of the American experience."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:05:27 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 3 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss America's unique gift to the word aka "Jazz." What exactly is Jazz? What is the definition of a Polyrhythm? Where does Jazz come from? Tune in as Michael & Michael get deep into the rich history of the ever beating heart of the American experience."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Jazz Earwolf 00:35:23 In Episode 3 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss America's unique gift to the word aka "Jazz." What exactly is Jazz? What is the definition of a Polyrhythm? Where does Jazz come from? Tune in as Michael & Michael get deep into the rich history of the ever beating heart of the American experience."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 3 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss America's unique gift to the word aka "Jazz." What exactly is Jazz? What is the definition of a Polyrhythm? Where does Jazz come from? Tune in as Michael & Michael get deep into the rich history of the ever beating heart of the American experience."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/is-life-a-dream/ Is Life A Dream? In Episode 2 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dive into a very juicy topic that will blow your mind — "What if this life is a dream?" Who's to say we can't jump out a window and fly? Are we living in the Matrix? Tune in as Michael & Michael seek the truth of our existence."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:03:14 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 2 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dive into a very juicy topic that will blow your mind — "What if this life is a dream?" Who's to say we can't jump out a window and fly? Are we living in the Matrix? Tune in as Michael & Michael seek the truth of our existence."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Is Life A Dream? Earwolf 00:30:05 In Episode 2 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dive into a very juicy topic that will blow your mind — "What if this life is a dream?" Who's to say we can't jump out a window and fly? Are we living in the Matrix? Tune in as Michael & Michael seek the truth of our existence."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 2 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dive into a very juicy topic that will blow your mind — "What if this life is a dream?" Who's to say we can't jump out a window and fly? Are we living in the Matrix? Tune in as Michael & Michael seek the truth of our existence."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. true full http://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-little-things/ The Little Things In Episode 1 of Season 3, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle to discuss "The Little Things." Their conversation covers everything from butter on toast, to taking a drive and listening to some classical music, to apple picking in Autumn with your family."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2014 08:04:24 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 1 of Season 3, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle to discuss "The Little Things." Their conversation covers everything from butter on toast, to taking a drive and listening to some classical music, to apple picking in Autumn with your family."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon.

]]> The Little Things Earwolf 00:34:44 In Episode 1 of Season 3, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle to discuss "The Little Things." Their conversation covers everything from butter on toast, to taking a drive and listening to some classical music, to apple picking in Autumn with your family."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. In Episode 1 of Season 3, Michael and Michael are back in the saddle to discuss "The Little Things." Their conversation covers everything from butter on toast, to taking a drive and listening to some classical music, to apple picking in Autumn with your family."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon. true full 8976ff23546efcff0831e36b7d695127 28 Regret In the tenth and final episode of season two, Michael and Michael discuss "Regret.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2013 08:00:06 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In the tenth and final episode of season two, Michael and Michael discuss "Regret.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 28 Regret Earwolf 00:32:56 In the tenth and final episode of season two, Michael and Michael discuss "Regret.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In the tenth and final episode of season two, Michael and Michael discuss "Regret.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full f79ce737fdf96f44c35b65bbb684fe83 27 Dialogue and Discourse In Episode 9 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Dialogue and Discourse.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2013 08:00:06 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 9 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Dialogue and Discourse.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 27 Dialogue and Discourse Earwolf 00:32:18 In Episode 9 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Dialogue and Discourse.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 9 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Dialogue and Discourse.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full ff9ebc73c65c45fb4adae87384cf2193 26 The Middle East In Episode 8 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "The Middle East.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:00:09 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 8 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "The Middle East.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 26 The Middle East Earwolf 00:36:18 In Episode 8 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "The Middle East.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 8 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "The Middle East.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 397aec73a187f9fdeb6a97a6e1afc1ef 25 Listener Mail #6 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2013 08:00:15 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> 25 Listener Mail #6 Earwolf 00:07:45 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com true full 26dd5adb6ee7981499d7431411869f62 24 Paranormal Activity In Episode 7 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Paranormal Activity.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 08:00:08 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 7 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Paranormal Activity.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 24 Paranormal Activity Earwolf 00:37:31 In Episode 7 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Paranormal Activity.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 7 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Paranormal Activity.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 2df0c994edf2e2e0ea2138773e0e2909 23 Heat In Episode 6 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Heat.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:00:48 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 6 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Heat.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 23 Heat Earwolf 00:31:27 In Episode 6 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Heat.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 6 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Heat.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full cb1e89baf669e6d9bf10529eed44d633 22 Courage In Episode 5 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Courage.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:00:27 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 5 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Courage.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 22 Courage Earwolf 00:36:22 In Episode 5 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Courage.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 5 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Courage.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 5f6e28d4688afdd0a2869102cb4fc575 21 Listener Mail #5 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:00:25 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> 21 Listener Mail #5 Earwolf 00:22:18 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com true full 7bd81edb6ac002a1d940ac4f1de15b3e 20 Food and Wine In Episode 4 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Food and Wine." Their conversation focuses exclusively on the crisp riesling wines from the local grape vineyards of Long Island."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:00:59 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 4 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Food and Wine." Their conversation focuses exclusively on the crisp riesling wines from the local grape vineyards of Long Island."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 20 Food and Wine Earwolf 00:28:46 In Episode 4 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Food and Wine." Their conversation focuses exclusively on the crisp riesling wines from the local grape vineyards of Long Island."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 4 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Food and Wine." Their conversation focuses exclusively on the crisp riesling wines from the local grape vineyards of Long Island."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 0fefde9b0640ed739a0537487c8a913b 19 Listener Mail #4 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:00:34 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

]]> 19 Listener Mail #4 Earwolf 00:06:03 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com true full 20356dbab285ca7115db3a63f78122cd 18 Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective In Episode 3 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective." Their conversation ranges from the Magna Carta to "The Red Badge of Courage" to the famous and tragic pistol duel between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2013 08:00:12 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 3 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective." Their conversation ranges from the Magna Carta to "The Red Badge of Courage" to the famous and tragic pistol duel between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 18 Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective Earwolf 00:27:00 In Episode 3 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective." Their conversation ranges from the Magna Carta to "The Red Badge of Courage" to the famous and tragic pistol duel between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 3 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Individual Rights vs. Rights of the Collective." Their conversation ranges from the Magna Carta to "The Red Badge of Courage" to the famous and tragic pistol duel between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 7d659732031a242bd2873ba249810efb 17 Technology (with David Wain) In Episode 2 of Season 2, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss "Technology." Their conversation covers everything from the simplest of machines like the spoon to the most complicated of all machines - the human body."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:00:39 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 2 of Season 2, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss "Technology." Their conversation covers everything from the simplest of machines like the spoon to the most complicated of all machines - the human body."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 17 Technology (with David Wain) Earwolf 00:28:04 In Episode 2 of Season 2, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss "Technology." Their conversation covers everything from the simplest of machines like the spoon to the most complicated of all machines - the human body."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 2 of Season 2, Michael, Michael and special guest David Wain discuss "Technology." Their conversation covers everything from the simplest of machines like the spoon to the most complicated of all machines - the human body."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full e8f28468b9e26dd367b8e33643d3738b 16 Science and Medicine In Episode 1 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Science and Medicine." Their conversation covers everything from the Möbius strip, to regressive analysis, to shitting on the floor."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode 1 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Science and Medicine." Their conversation covers everything from the Möbius strip, to regressive analysis, to shitting on the floor."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 16 Science and Medicine Earwolf 00:29:56 In Episode 1 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Science and Medicine." Their conversation covers everything from the Möbius strip, to regressive analysis, to shitting on the floor."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode 1 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss "Science and Medicine." Their conversation covers everything from the Möbius strip, to regressive analysis, to shitting on the floor."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 67cf59194d886867fd1f8577572ce059 15 The Nature of Love In the eleventh and final episode of season one of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Love". What is it? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Can we live without it? How does Michael Ian Black look with his shirt off?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:00:51 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In the eleventh and final episode of season one of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Love". What is it? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Can we live without it? How does Michael Ian Black look with his shirt off?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 15 The Nature of Love Earwolf 00:29:59 In the eleventh and final episode of season one of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Love". What is it? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Can we live without it? How does Michael Ian Black look with his shirt off?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In the eleventh and final episode of season one of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Love". What is it? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Can we live without it? How does Michael Ian Black look with his shirt off?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 8f9e6a9eb67c945817d101ff3062e875 14 Power and Propaganda In Episode Ten of "Topics", the second to last episode of season one, Michael and Michael discuss "Power & Propaganda." What is it? Who is involved? Are woolly mammoths really being cloned?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:00:29 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Ten of "Topics", the second to last episode of season one, Michael and Michael discuss "Power & Propaganda." What is it? Who is involved? Are woolly mammoths really being cloned?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 14 Power and Propaganda Earwolf 00:30:00 In Episode Ten of "Topics", the second to last episode of season one, Michael and Michael discuss "Power & Propaganda." What is it? Who is involved? Are woolly mammoths really being cloned?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Ten of "Topics", the second to last episode of season one, Michael and Michael discuss "Power & Propaganda." What is it? Who is involved? Are woolly mammoths really being cloned?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 420393b2056ab0600bb5a6b76614044c 13 Listener Mail #3 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:00:49 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 13 Listener Mail #3 Earwolf 00:19:25 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full dc80c462665038a3ae4e362a81f182a0 12 Utopia In Episode Nine of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Utopia." What is utopia? Is utopia possible? What were the Wright Brothers doing when they invented the airplane? What about North Korea?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2013 07:00:19 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Nine of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Utopia." What is utopia? Is utopia possible? What were the Wright Brothers doing when they invented the airplane? What about North Korea?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 12 Utopia Earwolf 00:25:37 In Episode Nine of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Utopia." What is utopia? Is utopia possible? What were the Wright Brothers doing when they invented the airplane? What about North Korea?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Nine of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Utopia." What is utopia? Is utopia possible? What were the Wright Brothers doing when they invented the airplane? What about North Korea?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full e235f3e67d3fd5feee365c00b6f93885 11 Listener Mail #2 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Mon, 5 Aug 2013 07:00:42 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 11 Listener Mail #2 Earwolf 00:08:44 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 70169cc5bcbe71970fe4eebb6d72ab02 10 Time Travel In Episode Eight of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Time Travel". Is it possible? Do we have the technology for it? If you could travel in time to any point in history where would you go?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:00:50 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Eight of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Time Travel". Is it possible? Do we have the technology for it? If you could travel in time to any point in history where would you go?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 10 Time Travel Earwolf 00:25:54 In Episode Eight of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Time Travel". Is it possible? Do we have the technology for it? If you could travel in time to any point in history where would you go?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Eight of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "Time Travel". Is it possible? Do we have the technology for it? If you could travel in time to any point in history where would you go?"Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 1b612570d38b61b2a1ccdb82772b1690 9 Listener Mail #1 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:00:04 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 9 Listener Mail #1 Earwolf 00:06:11 Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. Michael and Michael respond to listener mail."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 936fb16e76d263c08d9d0562dedc1305 8 Is This Art? Contest Winners In this segment, Michael and Michael announce the winners of the "Is This Art?" contest and determine whether or not the pictures that were chosen are art or not.Winners: @barbershop_raga @BillyFrankly @rez114 @blezus @CraigMcKey @Hankpierogi @davidphalen @AfterTheBull "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:00:02 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In this segment, Michael and Michael announce the winners of the "Is This Art?" contest and determine whether or not the pictures that were chosen are art or not.Winners: @barbershop_raga @BillyFrankly @rez114 @blezus @CraigMcKey @Hankpierogi @davidphalen @AfterTheBull "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 8 Is This Art? Contest Winners Earwolf 00:08:48 In this segment, Michael and Michael announce the winners of the "Is This Art?" contest and determine whether or not the pictures that were chosen are art or not.Winners: @barbershop_raga @BillyFrankly @rez114 @blezus @CraigMcKey @Hankpierogi @davidphalen @AfterTheBull "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In this segment, Michael and Michael announce the winners of the "Is This Art?" contest and determine whether or not the pictures that were chosen are art or not.Winners: @barbershop_raga @BillyFrankly @rez114 @blezus @CraigMcKey @Hankpierogi @davidphalen @AfterTheBull "Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 71fbcdc0fce02052f169e71e47f361c0 7 Gender In Episode Seven of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss gender, gender roles in society, the gray area in-between man and woman, the broth of life and the TV program "Home Improvement.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:00:33 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Seven of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss gender, gender roles in society, the gray area in-between man and woman, the broth of life and the TV program "Home Improvement.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 7 Gender Earwolf 00:34:31 In Episode Seven of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss gender, gender roles in society, the gray area in-between man and woman, the broth of life and the TV program "Home Improvement.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Seven of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss gender, gender roles in society, the gray area in-between man and woman, the broth of life and the TV program "Home Improvement.""Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full c0639f2eabdda1e5ae158d8d092acdfa 6 What is Art? In Episode Six of "Topics", Michael and Michael seek to find answers to the question "What Is Art?" Their discussion ranges from the surrealist works of Marc Chagall and the political paintings of Francisco De Goya to the controversial objets d'art of U.K. artist Damien Hirst and even the landscape portraiture of photographer Ansel Adams."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:00:30 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Six of "Topics", Michael and Michael seek to find answers to the question "What Is Art?" Their discussion ranges from the surrealist works of Marc Chagall and the political paintings of Francisco De Goya to the controversial objets d'art of U.K. artist Damien Hirst and even the landscape portraiture of photographer Ansel Adams."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 6 What is Art? Earwolf 00:30:04 In Episode Six of "Topics", Michael and Michael seek to find answers to the question "What Is Art?" Their discussion ranges from the surrealist works of Marc Chagall and the political paintings of Francisco De Goya to the controversial objets d'art of U.K. artist Damien Hirst and even the landscape portraiture of photographer Ansel Adams."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Six of "Topics", Michael and Michael seek to find answers to the question "What Is Art?" Their discussion ranges from the surrealist works of Marc Chagall and the political paintings of Francisco De Goya to the controversial objets d'art of U.K. artist Damien Hirst and even the landscape portraiture of photographer Ansel Adams."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full f786e4f59ebe33fd01cf49696b12020a 5 The Human Condition In Episode Five of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Human Condition." Their conversation takes them through a wide range of subjects including The Beatles, TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Flintstones, as well as what kind of car Michael Ian Black drives (BMW)."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:00:56 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Five of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Human Condition." Their conversation takes them through a wide range of subjects including The Beatles, TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Flintstones, as well as what kind of car Michael Ian Black drives (BMW)."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 5 The Human Condition Earwolf 00:34:58 In Episode Five of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Human Condition." Their conversation takes them through a wide range of subjects including The Beatles, TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Flintstones, as well as what kind of car Michael Ian Black drives (BMW)."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Five of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Human Condition." Their conversation takes them through a wide range of subjects including The Beatles, TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Flintstones, as well as what kind of car Michael Ian Black drives (BMW)."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 2acb5c4851fb114148213cca97b43f3a 4 The Subjectivity of Memory In Episode Four of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss the age old question "if a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it did it make a sound?", Hume's Theory of Induction, Steve Jobs, Thanksgiving turkey and The Civil War."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2013 07:00:30 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Four of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss the age old question "if a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it did it make a sound?", Hume's Theory of Induction, Steve Jobs, Thanksgiving turkey and The Civil War."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 4 The Subjectivity of Memory Earwolf 00:27:25 In Episode Four of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss the age old question "if a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it did it make a sound?", Hume's Theory of Induction, Steve Jobs, Thanksgiving turkey and The Civil War."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Four of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss the age old question "if a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it did it make a sound?", Hume's Theory of Induction, Steve Jobs, Thanksgiving turkey and The Civil War."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full bf68460431b3099fef0a7d6fc427650f 3 The Final Frontier: Space In Episode Three of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Final Frontier: Space"! Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFO's exist? Is there a God? How awesome are The Beatles? Join them as they seek to better understand all of these topics in their quest to make sense of the infinite universe."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:00:48 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Three of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Final Frontier: Space"! Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFO's exist? Is there a God? How awesome are The Beatles? Join them as they seek to better understand all of these topics in their quest to make sense of the infinite universe."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 3 The Final Frontier: Space Earwolf 00:29:16 In Episode Three of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Final Frontier: Space"! Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFO's exist? Is there a God? How awesome are The Beatles? Join them as they seek to better understand all of these topics in their quest to make sense of the infinite universe."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Three of "Topics", Michael and Michael discuss "The Final Frontier: Space"! Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFO's exist? Is there a God? How awesome are The Beatles? Join them as they seek to better understand all of these topics in their quest to make sense of the infinite universe."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 9e90f380c3f6aa0aca8734f96e340754 2 Does God Exist? In Episode Two of "Topics", Michael and Michael get into a big conversation about one of the biggest questions of all mankind -- "Does God exist?" Is God a man with a long white beard? Is God nature? Is God a force? We entreat you to join them in Episode Two, as Michael and Michael really seek to answer this age old question."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:13 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode Two of "Topics", Michael and Michael get into a big conversation about one of the biggest questions of all mankind -- "Does God exist?" Is God a man with a long white beard? Is God nature? Is God a force? We entreat you to join them in Episode Two, as Michael and Michael really seek to answer this age old question."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 2 Does God Exist? Earwolf 00:29:32 In Episode Two of "Topics", Michael and Michael get into a big conversation about one of the biggest questions of all mankind -- "Does God exist?" Is God a man with a long white beard? Is God nature? Is God a force? We entreat you to join them in Episode Two, as Michael and Michael really seek to answer this age old question."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode Two of "Topics", Michael and Michael get into a big conversation about one of the biggest questions of all mankind -- "Does God exist?" Is God a man with a long white beard? Is God nature? Is God a force? We entreat you to join them in Episode Two, as Michael and Michael really seek to answer this age old question."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full 77d7e06c01cbdfda0d8c78e17512ccee 1 Intro: Topics In Episode One of "Topics", Michael and Michael introduce their new podcast "Topics" and talk about their hope to have a show where, even though they are normally seen as comedians, they can have serious discussions about big topics of conversation that we all think about."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:45 +0000 fanmail+topics@earwolf.com (Earwolf) https://www.siriusxm.com In Episode One of "Topics", Michael and Michael introduce their new podcast "Topics" and talk about their hope to have a show where, even though they are normally seen as comedians, they can have serious discussions about big topics of conversation that we all think about."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

]]> 1 Intro: Topics Earwolf 00:14:53 In Episode One of "Topics", Michael and Michael introduce their new podcast "Topics" and talk about their hope to have a show where, even though they are normally seen as comedians, they can have serious discussions about big topics of conversation that we all think about."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. In Episode One of "Topics", Michael and Michael introduce their new podcast "Topics" and talk about their hope to have a show where, even though they are normally seen as comedians, they can have serious discussions about big topics of conversation that we all think about."Topics" features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn. true full