July 2022 – Mind Virus Podcast

Episode 85 – Joseph Smith is a Mormon

Published July 26, 2022 by wrm

In honor of pioneer day and related Mormon history, Bobby and Jordan devote this episode to a discussion of the recently discovered daguerreotype photograph that…

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Episode 84 – Weird Wild Stuff

Episode 84 – Weird Wild Stuff

Published July 18, 2022 by wrm

Back into current events, Jordan and Bobby can’t help but dive into some of the latest weird, wild stuff going on in the world today,…

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Episode 83 – Stranger Things – SPOILERS!!!

Episode 83 – Stranger Things – SPOILERS!!!

Published July 11, 2022 by wrm

Warning! Spoilers ahead! Today is the shortly anticipated episode where Bobby and Jordan discuss the Netflix series, Stranger Things. This episode will spoil many surprises…

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Episode 82 – The State of Movies Today

Episode 82 – The State of Movies Today

Published July 6, 2022 by wrm

The narratives we consume rule our existence. We are dominated by the stories that permeate our society. Today Bobby and Jordan discuss symbol and narrative…

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Month: July 2022

Episode 85 – Joseph Smith is a Mormon

Episode 84 – Weird Wild Stuff

Episode 83 – Stranger Things – SPOILERS!!!

Episode 82 – The State of Movies Today