February 2025 – Mind Virus Podcast

Episode 220 – Speak Freely

Published February 25, 2025 by wrm

Once again, for the most part and without very much reservation, Bobby and Jordan discuss issues of possible import relating to the inhabitants of the…

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Episode 219 – Thou Shalt Not Play Lacrosse on Sunday

Episode 219 – Thou Shalt Not Play Lacrosse on Sunday

Published February 18, 2025 by wrm

Once again unscripted, Bobby and Jordan produce the latest touch-the-electric-fence episode of the Mind Virus Podcast. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Some…

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Episode 218 – Aid for Us?

Episode 218 – Aid for Us?

Published February 10, 2025 by wrm

As the curtain is pulled back, the nation begins to see the tip of an iceburg of corruption. What should we make of all this?…

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Episode 217 – Fact and Fiction

Episode 217 – Fact and Fiction

Published February 4, 2025 by wrm

Is history a definite description of what happened or is it more nuanced than that? Join Bobby and Jordan as they discuss evidence of what…

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Month: February 2025

Episode 220 – Speak Freely

Episode 219 – Thou Shalt Not Play Lacrosse on Sunday

Episode 218 – Aid for Us?

Episode 217 – Fact and Fiction