Good Is In The Details
Good Is In The Details is hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D and Rudy Salo. We believe that being curious and satisfying your curiosity is the key to happiness. Every episode is a discussion with an expert where we are learning what we didn't know we didn't know. Join us in gaining a bit of wisdom, health tips, lessons on self-improvement, and some laughter in between.
Episodes
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Dr Lewis Gordon. What does it mean to flourish? What role does Philosophy play in our everyday life? How do myths and story telling connect us to philosophical ideas and our humanity? Will Gwendolyn finally agree to watch Night of the Living Dead?
Learn more about Professor Gordon: https://philosophy.uconn.edu/person/lewis-gordon/
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Prosecutor and author of The Book of Murder, Matt Murphy (17 years as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in the OCDA Homicide Unit). Matt shares his insight on crime, causal factors, and policies/law in Orange County and Los Angeles. We learn about the process of justice and delve into the case of Rodney Alcala (the subject of Anna Kendrick's film Woman of the Hour).
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back documentarian George Siegal (The Last House Standing and Built to Last: Buyer Beware). George helps us navigate questions around disasters: What is the responsibility of the individual, the community, and the state? What can people do to prepare? What things should one be mindful of when buying or securing property? What are the steps post disaster?
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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back former FBI agent, Law Enforcement Analyst, and author, Jeff Cortese. Jeff helps us understand the history and purpose of the FBI and the relationship between politics, public trust, and law enforcement.
Learn more about Jeff Cortese's work: https://www.jeffcortese.com
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Spinoza Scholar Dr. Steven Barbone (SDSU Philosophy). Enjoy learning from the same professor who taught Gwendolyn 25 + years ago!
Who was Spinoza? How can we understand God and Ethics? What is the purpose of prayer? Is Philosophy silly?
Check out Professor Barbone's work: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Steven-Barbone/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASteven%2BBarbone
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher Constantine Sandis (Founding Director, Lex Academic) to discuss his book From Acton to Ethics. What makes an action ethical? What is the relationship between Psychology and Philosophy? What is the difference between motive and intention?
Learn more about Professor Sandis: https://www.constantinesandis.com
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Enjoy a few behind the scenes clips and segments from guests of 2024!
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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome executive producer, writer, and podcaster Jason Cavanagh. We discuss his True Crime podcast Son of a Hitman, the story of Charles Harrelson. How can we discern truth from conspiracy? What are the methods and critical thinking skills for navigating different angles and revealing the truth of a story? What makes a source credible? How can we spot bias in information?
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome History Professor Dr Peter Norton (University of Virginia). We discuss the relationship between Engineering, Law, Culture, and Ethics when it comes to the vehicle and traffic. How are our ideas of freedom wrapped up in the way we speak of cars? What does traffic tell us about the broader issues of the way transportation is designed? Given the history of the car, what can we expect in the fu...
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Dr. Krista Noble to discuss her book One With The Force, 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars. We learn about the underscoring spiritual themes in Star Wars, specifically concerning the Vedic Tradition (Indian Philosophy). What is the meaning of "the force"? How do the Star Wars films illustrate Eastern Philosophical ideas about consciousness, connection, meditation, and happiness?
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome award winning author, Marnie Maton. We discuss her book on navigating the work space, Vote For You. How can we show up for work in a way that is meaningful, aligned with our values, and set us on a path of happiness. What are sociological and cultural issues to consider in the work place?
Learn more about Marnie and get her book: https://www.marniematon.com
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Sociology Professor Dr. Jack Fong to discuss his book Reconfiguring Global Societies in the Pre Vaccination Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic. How did the change to public spaces impact us sociologically? How do we navigate interactions with each other, with strangers, with people who hold different political ideologies? How are virtual spaces impacting us?
Our hearts and minds are with the people who've been devasted by the hurricanes in Florida, NC, and surrounding areas. GIID is donating for disaster relief. Thank you to our patrons who've made this platform possible to not only educate but to also contribute to those in need.
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome documentarian/podcaster, George Siegal (Make It Better Podcast). We discuss George's film The Last House Standing,...
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professors Joshua Heter and Richard Greene to discuss their book Post Punk and Philosophy. Rip It Up and Think Again. What exactly is post punk rock? How does the shift in the music genre make us think about culture, emotions, and politics? What philosophical texts lend insight to the meaning and significance of the music? What music is giving us pause to reflect on philosop...
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back author/podcaster Tori Telfer to discuss her book Confident Women. What does it mean to be a Con Artist? How can we learn about sorting through relevant information, fact, and fiction? Are women con artists different? What are the legal and moral lines when it comes to a con or scam?
Learn more about Tori's work: https://www.toritelfer.com
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Gwendolyn Dolske interviews four women about the origin stories of their success in business. We discuss creativity, beliefs about what is possible, and how to handle the ups and downs of business. Get inspired by their journey of self-reflection and motivation.
Thank you, Jen Sugermeyer, Megan Mae, Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, and Tracey Hicks-Kearse!
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Philosophy Professor and Poet, Troy Jollimore, about his essay "That Ain't Legal Either. Rules, Virtue, and Authenticity in The Big Lebowski," (co-author Robert C. Jones). How does "The Dude" view life, conflict, and morality? What can we learn from Walter's point of view on right and wrong? We discuss games, humor, absurdity, and friendship through the lens of The Big Lebowski.
Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Sociologist Professor and author of True Story What Reality TV Says About Us, Dr. Danielle Lindemann. How can Sociology guide us to understand what unfolds and what is presented in Reality TV? What ideas about love, work, family, and class come through with this growing genren of entertainment? Is there any truth in Reality TV?
Learn more about Professor Lindemann and get her book: https://daniellelin...
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author of Romantic Agency, Philosophy Professor Luke Brunning (University of Leeds). What does it mean to understand romance with a philosophical lens? How is romance distinct from other relationships? How do ideas of romance and love fit in the broader scope of society and law?
Learn more about Luke's work: http://lukebrunning.com
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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D White to discuss his updated version of his book The Virtues of Captain America. What makes Captain America virtuous? How does his moral compas differ from Iron Man? What are key moral lessons from the Civil War?
Learn more about Professor White's work: https://www.profmdwhite.com
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