Calmversations

Beau Dade is a self-described "history nerd" and wanted to speak with me about the War of 1812, because it is a little-known chapter in US history and in it is found the seeds of the will to world power that the United States would one day follow through on. This war between the US and the British Empire is filled with pitched naval battles, razed Capitals, and embarrassing defeats on both sides. Truly a roller coaster of history chapter!  Find Beau's writing at https://www.lotuseaters.com/author/b-b-dade   And his  @History Bro channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwYhrka7Je0ZASriyDWmyQ   Support my channel by sharing your favorite episodes or by a small monetary contribution via https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce  Read my fictions: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug

Vincent De Boni is a South African entrepreneur and psychology student. He speaks to me about South African history from apartheid to the conditions precipitating last week's riots. The lessons of South Africa are very pertinent to every country wrestling with diversity, justice, and social harmony. Follow him on twitter @VincentPsychSA and find his writing at https://psychkitchen.wordpress.com Support this channel by sharing your favorite episodes, or sending tips to https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Erin’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErinBrewer  Follow Erin's adventure: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2965636323649754  Purchase Erin's Book: https://amzn.to/3e57FtT  Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug  https://www.patreon.com/benjaminboyce

Professor Moeller teaches at Macau University in southern China. He has been publishing excellent philosophical videos on youtube, having to do with Identity as it is expressed currently and in the past. I find his model of explaining current social behavior quite helpful in better understanding how people are relating themselves in the digital era. In this interview we explore his concepts of Sincerity, Authenticity, and Profilicity—and their implications. Find his videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEuIogVV2Mv6Q1a3nHIRsQ Purchase his book (use discount code CUP20): https://cup.columbia.edu/book/you-and-your-profile/9780231196017 Support this channel by sharing your favorite episodes with friends and enemies, or by tipping via https://paypal.me/benjaminboyce Cash app: $benjaminaboyce

Garrett got swept up into gender ideology / queer theory while in college, which eventually lead him to physical transition, including the surgical removal of his testicles. These medical procedures were given to him with the bare minimum of doctor oversight or therapeutic inquiry. We speak about what lead him into and out of transition. Follow him on twitter @detransgayguy Support this channel by sharing your favorite episodes with friends and enemies, and/or send tips to https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Blaire White is a male to female transsexual, and possibly one of the most well known, especially for her unexpected views and contrarian content. In this interview we speak about the reality of transition; the rapid, alarming growth of detransitioners; and the politicization of gender and sexuality in contemporary discourse. Find her work on Twitter and Instagram @MsBlaireWhite And on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/BlaireWhiteX If you enjoy this and other episodes of The Calmversant, consider sharing with friends, enemies, and love ones, or send a tip via https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Two artsy Gen-Xers ponder what to do with marginal amounts of midlife notoriety Female vocals and end music by Jodi Shaw (@Smith_Surge on twitter) Male vocals and sniggering by Benjamin Boyce Tips welcome! https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce If you enjoy an episode, consider sharing it with friends.

Coach Linda Blade (@coachblade on twitter) has been coaching professionally, and at the highest levels, for several decades. In this chat she gives me a rundown of the history of women's sports, and how they're currently being destroyed. Find Coach Blade (@coachblade on twitter) 's book at https://unsporting.com  Also check out https://nequals8.com  Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jennifer Lahl is founder and president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (http://www.cbc-network.org). A lifelong medical professional, she has over the last few years been making documentaries about a variety of medical ethics issues. Most recently, she has released a film about childhood transition, which can be found here: https://youtu.be/rUeqEoARKOA We speak about her career, and what do ethics mean in a world of such advanced and advancing tech. Find her on twitter @JenniferLahl Support this channel by sharing your favorite episodes and/or tipping me via https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Issa Ismail speaks to me about her transition and detransition, her experience growing up as an Arab American, of her hardships with identity and sexuality, and how the transition and then detransition process have added to her understand of self and life. Her documentary can be found at https://www.ayearintransition.com Find her on instagram and tiktok @issaxismail Support this channel: PayPal.me/benjaminboyce