September 2023 – Mind Virus Podcast

Episode 146 – Double Standard

Published September 27, 2023 by wrm

Bobby and Jordan are back… with a vengeance… well at least with a little gusto. Join them today for a discussion on their recent travels…

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Episode 145 – Something Completely Different

Episode 145 – Something Completely Different

Published September 19, 2023 by wrm

This episode was produced on the road. It contains a hodgepodge of content from both Bobby and Jordan. Have fun! Your browser does not support…

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Episode 144 – Contemplating the World Since 9-11

Episode 144 – Contemplating the World Since 9-11

Published September 12, 2023 by wrm

Today being the 22nd anniversary of 9-11, Jordan and Bobby spend some time reminiscing about the extensive degradation of society in the last two decades.…

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Episode 143 – Errors and Omissions

Episode 143 – Errors and Omissions

Published September 5, 2023 by wrm

Seeing that it is Labor Day, Bobby and Jordan decided to put out a podcast with very little labor. Continuing themes from prior podcasts, the…

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Month: September 2023

Episode 146 – Double Standard

Episode 145 – Something Completely Different

Episode 144 – Contemplating the World Since 9-11

Episode 143 – Errors and Omissions