The Occasionalists Podcast

Sleep And Dreams

1/3 of our life is spent asleep but what do you really know about it? How it evolved? The everyday impact on society? Despite it being one of life's necessities, sleeping still tiptoes the margins of the unknown.
We also delve into dreaming, the root causes of it and how they might affect our daily lives. As a topper, we talk about some of our own personal dreams and what we think they might mean and why they're so important to us.
 

Adventure!

What's life without a little adventure?
Whether you're exploring new worlds, trying new foods or exploring your own limits, we all have a little spark of what created the modern world: the adventurous spirit. Without this one flicker of desire, perhaps humanity never flourishes, perhaps humanity never survives.
Come along with us as we discuss various aspects of adventure in history, pop culture and within our own lives.

Cinema Dissection: Robocop

We kick off this week's episode with some big news from the Chem Dog and what that means for the show going forward.
We dive into another Cinema Dissection but this episode is done with a twist: we're both boozing our tails off while we attempt to sound coherent in a discussion about the genius of RoboCop. 
Paul Verhoeven's dystopian scifi classic is more than just an action movie; it's loaded with social commentary and satirizes everything from the corporate workplace to the 24-hour news cycle. 
This is quite possibly another "perfect movie."

World War View: Part 2

In the second part of the episode we discuss how the wars have not yet touched movies in a menaingful way but there are plans in motion from various streaming outlets to make a big impact in the film industry.
We also briefly discuss what the emergence of streaming entertainment has done to us, positively and negatively, on a personal level.

World War View: Part 1

The streaming media wars are underway! Which side are you picking?
Can you afford it? Can you afford not to? What happens to the neutral parties in what is a battle that is only going to heat up?
We have some answers for you as well as some theories on what will come next to reshape the streaming television landscape.

How to Kill Your Career in One Easy Step!

Change is a natural and necessary part of life. 
But is it the best idea if you're a celebrity?
Chemma and I debate whether or not certain celebrities have lost themselves over the years, whether or not that's really even a thing, and if they can recover the public images they spent decades crafting.
Give us your thoughts and let us know about some celebrities you think have either changed for the worse or endured with time.

Long Live The King

The Decision. The Decision 2.0. The Decision 3.0.
LeBron has finally made up his mind and is now bound for Hollywood as he becomes the latest star to don the Lakers' fabled purple and gold uniform. 
Chemma and I discuss the rammifications for the Lakers, the Cavs, the city of Cleveland and the NBA as a whole. 

Wait of Thrones

We've been sick over here at The Occasionalists lately: headache, fever, crawling skin, night sweats and the constant need to remind everyone when it's about to winter.
That's right, we're suffering from Thrones withdrawal. 
In order to stem these symptoms and satisfy our cravings, Chemma and I embark on a loooong journey through Westeros. We make a few predictions, discuss some of the rumors and facts from production of the final season.
We wrap up with some offbeat guesses about the future of Thrones, where the cast might end up and decide if there's an 'Heir to the Throne', or a worthy successor to one of TVs greatest shows of all time.