Backyard Philosophy Podcast

Coral Reef Destruction Episode #10

Mike and Nick discuss the complicated and worrying issue of the destruction of coral reefs. Did humans put the final nail in the coffin to coral reefs? What is causing such destruction? are there any solutions to save the coral reefs? Join us this week in Mike and Nick talk about what is causing death of coral reefs and solutions that could be the solution to this complex problem.

Wildfire Episode #9

Currently wildfires are becoming more abundant and more dangerous. Wildfires impact many peoples lives in many different ways. Join us this episode as Nick and Mike discuss; history of wildfires, current ways we are fighting wildfires, after care of the land devastated from wildfires and possible solutions for the future of wildfires.

Disappearing Bees Episode #8

This week Nick and Mike discuss the phenomenon that is sweeping the nation and the world. The disappearing bees epidemic. How numerous species of bees are dying and going extinct. Join us this episode as we discuss causes for bees disappearing and possible solutions. 

Right to Repair Episode #7

This episode we talk about the right to repair. A movement to allow individuals and third parties to repair products from companies. And how some large corporations are trying to prevent people from fixing their property and why individuals are trying to fix their property ranging from the farmer in Kansas repairing a tractor to downtown New York trying to repair a cell phone.

Nuclear Waste Episode #6

In this week episode, we discuss the growing collection around the world of nuclear waste, current procedures for handling nuclear waste and possible solutions for nuclear waste. Join us this episode as we talk about nuclear waste eating bacteria, cutting the half life of Uranium in half and possibility of having a nuclear mountain.

Coming of Age Episode #5

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a coming of age or rite of passage. How coming of age has been so intertwined in our species history and how over time it has changed and in some ways disappeared. Join us this episode to discuss coming of age.

Hemp Episode #4

This week we talk about hemp. What it has done for us, what it is doing for us and what it can do for us. We talk about different uses for hemp, laws in place about hemp and how hemp can be used to help complicated issues.

Space Mining Episode #3

In this weeks episode we talk about different possibilities for mining in space. The problems, the possible solutions and possibilities that mining in space has to offer.

Invasive Species Episode #2

We continue from Episode #1 on invasive species. to go more in depth and different avenues on the complex subject of invasive species and how they affect the world.

Invasive Species Episode #1

In this weeks episode, we discuss invasive species ranging from the lion fish to honeysuckle. And how they affect the environment, the economy and our day to day lives.