Thanks for the Words

SHOW LESSToday we discuss the criticism of Dave Chappelle for comments made in recent stand-up specials.  Exploring different comedic styles and approaches from George Carlin to Louis CK to Andrew Dice Clay, we go over the different points on both sides of this issue.  Is comedy in the wrong, or are the LGBTQ community too sensitive?  Or, like so many things, is there nuance to this discussion?  Andy Norman Interview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfUOYjy1EU&t=1574s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Sharing a few thoughts on tragedies in America, and why things won't change.     Referenced video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBuFeSz9AnI&t=242s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ron DeSantis has signed the "Don't Say Gay Bill" into Florida law. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

What is the real issue with Clarence Thomas' apparent conflict of interest involving his wife Ginny?  Is the problem with Trump, with the Thomas', or is it with the institution of the Supreme Court itself? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

In a stunning turn of events, Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars tonight, after the comedian made what some would call an "off color" joke about Smith's wife, Jada. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

In an emergency situation, threats can come from multiple sides.  That doesn't mean acknowledging one negates the importance of the other.    Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCksoKF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ron DeSantis was seen on video berating a group of young students for wearing their masks at his press conference.  What does this say about his leadership skills?   Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCksoKF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Check out my interview with Researcher, Philosopher, and Award-Winning Author Andy Norman as we discuss the recent controversy with Joe Rogan and Spotify.  What responsibilities do influencers with very large audiences have to "get it right", and are we doing enough as a society to combat irrational thinking?   Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think by Andy Norman    Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCkso KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYN Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

A bill in Florida, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, will encourage schools to "out" lgbtq students to their parents who may or may not already be aware.  Additionally, Texas is looking to classify lgbtq education as "child abuse".  Where do these pieces of legislation come from?  Voter apathy.   KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYN Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Mask mandates being lifted (again).  But will it even matter?   KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

I wanted to do something different this Super Bowl Sunday: taking a stab at book reviewing.  Today I discuss the first half of the first volume of former President Barack Obama's memoir, A Promised Land.  This section encompasses Obama's childhood and early education, college years, meeting Michelle, early political ambitions, winning the Presidency, and handling the great recession of 2008.  Check out my analysis, broken down into content, presentation, and self-awareness.  Let me know what you think!   My Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/23153752-chris-wooten Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ben Shapiro doing what he does best: talking very quickly as he explains why the Democrats are inconsistent, hypocritical, and overtly racist, and how the rules of expected consistency apply to one party more than the other. Learn from the master of quick-wit and riveting intellectualism just why Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump had it right all along. Note: This episode was originally recorded on January 28th, 2022. Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9RK97K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=10thman-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9RK97K&linkId=0b459eb18c0239e2b7ffc960f8cd478a --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Just sharing a few thoughts on the Joe Rogan/Spotify conversation. Note: This episode was originally recorded February 1st.  Sorry for the delay. Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9RK97K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=10thman-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9RK97K&linkId=6986cd358ede527efc6f13e66660197b --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

As we honor and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. today, let's make sure we remember him for who he was, what he stood for, and how he was treated at the time of his life--and death. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

In a brilliant example of hard-hitting journalism, the great Tucker Carlson takes on the evil Satanic Temple with the use of his iconic confused stare in this riveting interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

At what rate does something need to occur before it becomes important? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Today I am discussing the history and evolution of slavery and racism in America, how the shadows of our troubled past still linger today, and why our educational system seems so unwilling to address and acknowledge the true horrors of our past. Video with picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tYgmaABHA8&t=370s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Some thoughts on the mask/vaccination situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

This is a follow-up to my last video, and a response to a comment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

I made an interesting observation on the dichotomy between "Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays", and "Black Lives Matter" vs "All Lives Matter". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message