Backyard Philosophy Podcast

American Gun Laws

America has had firearms every since the country was formed, but as the country formed so did laws. But what were the early American gun laws? Do they still exist? Should we bring them back? Join Nick and Mike as the discuss early gun laws in America's history.

Rituals Of The Dead

From making pyramids to launching ashes into space, humans do a lot of weird and odd things to their dead love ones. In this episode Nick and Mike talk about burial rituals of the dead. From corpses being sacrificed to vultures to QR codes being made to visit dead love ones and everything in between. Join us this episode as we dive into the fascinating and strange world of death rituals still in practice all over the world.

The Spotted Owl’s Fight For Survival

Over recent years the spotted owl in North America has been making some major headlines; The Owls Are Disappearing, Forest Fires Reek Havoc On Owls, Is Logging Destroying Owl Habitat. But much like most headlines and news articles, they are only telling the half truth or are opinionated. So what is truly happening to the spotted owl? Well, join Nick and Mike as they talk through and explain what is happening to this species.

The Game Of Shifting Borders

Border changes... What are the different ways countries change their borders? Through war, debates, money, a game of poker or letting mother nature take the lead. There are many different ways that the borders of the world change and many problems that arise with it. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the issues of open vs close borders, how borders change and are changing and how mother nature is redefining borders for us. 

Why Did The Deer Cross The Road.... To Kill You!

Bambi isn't a kind peace loving animal, in fact deer kill thousands of people every year. Deer whether from stupidity or hate of humans constantly throw their bodies at humans and their cars. So much so it is becoming an epidemic. But what can be done, to protect people and deer without extremely impacting the environment. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss, the army of deer, current solutions in place and possible new solutions for the future.

Human Experimentation

Human Experimentation is it a dark spot on humanities morals or is it a hidden necessary evil? Humans have been experimenting on each other and themselves since the beginning of humanity. And interesting dark and positive things have all come from it. From cures to diseases to new medical procedures, to some of the worst humanity has to offer, as in torture, intent to harm and unspeakable horrors. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss everything from self experimentation, life saving experimentation, Nazi experimentation and current human experimentation,  

Life After A Forest Fire

Forests burn, cities burn.... lives and ecosystem up in flames. But through the ashes life reemerges. But what happens for life to return, what are the details animals and plants have to go through after a forest fire? Join Nick as he discusses with Mike on how life survives and thrives after forest fires.

Moral Dilemmas & Moral Relativism

Good bad, right wrong.... does it all depend on the culture or is there an universal rules for all of humanity? Is a heinous crime allowed if its part of their culture? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about the philosophical discussion of moral relativism.

The Best Or The Worst Spy Ever

Everyone has dreams and aspirations, ideas of the impossible, some wish to be astronauts, actors, professional athletes and yes even spies. But what happens when a man who grew up with no intention of becoming a spy, no training becomes one simply out of spite. You get perhaps the best worst spy in history and a man who help turn the tide in world war 2.

Hazing ... The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Hazing... a phenomenon that happens in schools, businesses and militaries. But what happens when hazing go to far? Is Hazing actually a good thing? What are different ways people haze? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss different forms of hazing and how hazing effects individuals, groups and society.