Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Dr. Krista Noble to discuss her book One With The Force, 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars.  We learn about the underscoring spiritual themes in Star Wars, specifically concerning the Vedic Tradition (Indian Philosophy).  What is the meaning of "the force"?  How do the Star Wars films illustrate Eastern Philosophical ideas about consciousness, connection, meditation, and happiness?   Learn more about Dr. Noble's work and get her book:...

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome award winning author, Marnie Maton.  We discuss her book on navigating the work space, Vote For You.  How can we show up for work in a way that is meaningful, aligned with our values, and set us on a path of happiness.  What are sociological and cultural issues to consider in the work place?   Learn more about Marnie and get her book: https://www.marniematon.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Read Rudy's "The Commute" and...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Sociology Professor Dr. Jack Fong to discuss his book Reconfiguring Global Societies in the Pre Vaccination Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  How did the change to public spaces impact us sociologically?  How do we navigate interactions with each other, with strangers, with people who hold different political ideologies?  How are virtual spaces impacting us?  Learn more about Professor Fong: https://csupomona-fong.org Join our Patreon:...

Our hearts and minds are with the people who've been devasted by the hurricanes in Florida, NC, and surrounding areas.  GIID is donating for disaster relief.  Thank you to our patrons who've made this platform possible to not only educate but to also contribute to those in need.   Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome documentarian/podcaster, George Siegal (Make It Better Podcast). We discuss George's film The Last House Standing, an examination of the way in which homes have been designed...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professors Joshua Heter and Richard Greene to discuss their book Post Punk and Philosophy. Rip It Up and Think Again.  What exactly is post punk rock? How does the shift in the music genre make us think about culture, emotions, and politics?  What philosophical texts lend insight to the meaning and significance of the music?  What music is giving us pause to reflect on philosophy?  Get your copy of this wonderful collection of essays:...

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back author/podcaster Tori Telfer to discuss her book Confident Women. What does it mean to be a Con Artist?  How can we learn about sorting through relevant information, fact, and fiction? Are women con artists different?  What are the legal and moral lines when it comes to a con or scam?  Learn more about Tori's work: https://www.toritelfer.com Get extra content and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Get Gwendolyn's online course How...

Gwendolyn Dolske interviews four women about the origin stories of their success in business.  We discuss creativity, beliefs about what is possible, and how to handle the ups and downs of business. Get inspired by their journey of self-reflection and motivation.   Thank you, Jen Sugermeyer, Megan Mae, Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, and Tracey Hicks-Kearse! Learn more about their business: https://www.atacosmetics.com/pages/about-us https://meganmaemiami.com ...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Philosophy Professor and Poet, Troy Jollimore, about his  essay "That Ain't Legal Either. Rules, Virtue, and Authenticity in The Big Lebowski," (co-author Robert C. Jones). How does "The Dude" view life, conflict, and morality?  What can we learn from Walter's point of view on right and wrong? We discuss games, humor, absurdity, and friendship through the lens of The Big Lebowski.   Learn more about Professor Jollimore: https://www.troyjollimore.com ...

Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Sociologist Professor and author of True Story What Reality TV Says About Us, Dr. Danielle Lindemann.  How can Sociology guide us to understand what unfolds and what is presented in Reality TV?  What ideas about love, work, family, and class come through with this growing genren of entertainment?  Is there any truth in Reality TV?   Learn more about Professor Lindemann and get her book: https://daniellelindemann.com Vote for GIID for the Women in Podcasting Awards...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author of Romantic Agency, Philosophy Professor Luke Brunning (University of Leeds).  What does it mean to understand romance with a philosophical lens?  How is romance distinct from other relationships?  How do ideas of romance and love fit in the broader scope of society and law? Learn more about Luke's work: http://lukebrunning.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D White to discuss his updated version of his book The Virtues of Captain America.  What makes Captain America virtuous?  How does his moral compas differ from Iron Man?  What are key moral lessons from the Civil War?   Learn more about Professor White's work: https://www.profmdwhite.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com ...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author and Engineering Professor Phil Rosenkrantz (Cal Poly Pomona) to discuss The Challenger Spaceshuttle Disaster.  What happened behind the scenes of the launch?  What was known?  What was ignored?  How can we learn from the fatal decision to launch?   Learn more about Professor Rosenkrantz and get his excellent book, Letters From Uncle Dave: https://philrosenkrantz.com Join our Patreon and support the pod:...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell to discuss her forthcoming book, What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do.  How can we work through difficult decisions?  How can we handle competing ideas or beliefs?  What holds us back?   Learn more about Dr. Gorrell's work: https://www.angelagorrell.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author Amber Wardell, PhD to discuss her work on self actualization, self care, and how that impacts our relationships.  What is a self?  How does one care for the self?  How do we communicate our needs to our partner? Learn more about Dr. Wardell: https://amberwardell.com Read Dr. Wardell's work on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/amber-wardell-phd Get 50% off your order: Factor Meals Join our Patreon:...

Enjoy this encore episode (one of our top episodes!) with author of Lady Killers, Tori Telfer. Learn more about Tori: https://www.toritelfer.com/books Get extra content and support GIID: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Law Professor and author of Demand The Impossible: One Lawyer's Pursuit of Justice for All, Robert Tsai. We discuss the story behind the book detailing the American Lawyer Steven Bright. What is meant by justice?  How can the law impact culture?  What is the role of money in justice?   Learn more about Robert Tsai's work: https://www.bu.edu/law/profile/robert-l-tsai/ Get 50% your order with FactorMeals using the code Details50: ...

Gwendolyn Dolske teams up with Ella Parlor (Eavesdrop With Ella podcast, author of High Tolerance). We discuss the book The Sex Will Be Good Again Tomorrow: Women and Desire in the Age of Consent, by Katherine Angel. What are assumptions about sexuality underscoring conversations about consent?  How can we become more thoughtful communicators?  What are cultural hurdles when it comes to appreciating and vocalizing consent?  Get your copy of Ella's book: https://ellayourbella.com/meetella ...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Robin Reames to discuss her book The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself.  What is rhetoric?  How can understanding rhetoric help us in our everyday lives? What is the origin of rhetoric?   Learn more about Professor Reames and get her book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/robin-reames/?lens=basic-books Get your Factor meals using offer code Details50: Factormeals.com/details50 Join our Patreon:...

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of The Philosophy of Envy, Dr. Sara Protasi.  What does it mean to have envy?  How can Philosophy help us understand the different ways envy presents itself?  Is envy all bad?  What is the bright side of envy and how can this help us in our relationships?  Learn more about Dr. Sara Protasi: https://saraprotasi.weebly.com Use offer code GOOD15 for your volumizer brush: https://clmcreations.com Get extra GIID...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher J. Aaron Simmons to discuss his book Camping With Kierkegaard.  What does Existentialism teach us about habits?  Goals? Living in the present?   Get Camping With Kierkegaard: https://jaaronsimmons.com Get 50% off your Factor meals using offer code details50: ...

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D. White to discuss his book Daredevil From the Beginning to Born Again. What moral lessons do we learn from the story of Daredevil?  How do we understand ability and disability culturally? What is Justice? And, what can we learn about love?  Learn more about Mark: https://www.profmdwhite.com Get your CLM Volumizer with offer code GOOD15: https://clmcreations.com Join the pod's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes two of the hosts of the popular indie podcast My Worst Date, Keegan and Christina!    How do dating apps influence dating culture?  What should we keep in mind about safety when dating? How do shifting ideas about gender roles impact dating?   Learn more about this fantastic podcast: https://www.myworstdatepodcast.com Get your hair volumizer and use offer code GOOD15 for a discount!: https://clmcreations.com. FREE shipping on U.S. orders.   Get ready for your...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo present "The Why of Podcasting" for the OutlierHQ Podcast Festival.  We share the story and creation of Good Is In The Details, some tips for podcasters, and our journey of learning through producing the show.   Learn more about OutlierHQ: https://www.outlierhq.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Matthew Congdon (Vanderbilt University).  We discuss his book Moral Articulation On the Development of New Moral Concepts.  How do we frame moral issues?  How does language play a role in the way we consider morality?  Can transportation reflect our ideas of justice and equity?  Learn more about Matthew's work: https://matthewcongdon.net Read Rudy's article from Forbes: "2023 Transportation Trends that Could Impact the Future of...