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 journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling (The Ghost Lab). What does it mean to be in the paranormal space? How do we understand belief, religion, and spirits? What cultural and economic factors are considered when we examine mediums, Tarot, Ghost Hunters, and all things UFO? What does Rudy really think about aliens?
Learn more about Matt's work and get his book: https://www.matt-hongoltzhetling....
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Professor/Author Desiree Zamorano (Cal State Long Beach). We learn about the history of Los Angeles in the 1930s. What cultural and economic forces brought about mass deportations? What does it mean to be Mexican-American? How does media reflect ideas about Mexican-Americans? How do generations of immigants deal with integration and other-ing? And how can fiction foster a better understanding of the ...
Gwendolyn welcomes owner of Master Your Presence and fellow podcaster, Kate Ziuz. In partnership with Modern Day Wife, Good Is In The Details brings you Business Details! Kate offers advice for women on how to speak and present themselves with confidence. What is presence? How do our gestures and attire impact our ability to communicate expertise? Learn concrete tips for your next presentation.
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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back finance and relationship expert Brian Page of Modern Husbands. In honor of Father's Day we're diving into the meaning of fatherhood. How has the role changed? What should one prioritize as a father? How can stress be managed? What cultural dynamics impact ideas of fatherhood?
Learn more about Brian Page's work: https://www.modernhusbands.com
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of Fewer Rules Better People, Dr. Barry Lam (UC Riverside). When do rules conflict with justice? What is the role of discretion in moral decisions? When should context be taken into consideration over an existing law?
Check out Professor Lam's podcast: https://hiphination.org
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Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Philosophy Professors Luke Brunning and Natasha McKeever (University of Leeds) to discuss their research on Asexuality published in Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 38, No. 3. How is asexuality understood and misunderstood? How can the details of asexuality add to definitions of desire and attraction? What impact does a cultural and legal framework around romantic love and partnership become expanded ...
Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher welcome Historian and Legal Scholar Dr. Martha Jones to discuss her incredible book: The Trouble of Color An American Family Memoir. We learn how Professor Jones's research into her own family lineage tells a richer story of American society, culture, and complexities about color. What does Blackness mean in America? How does our emboddied experience reveal the story of our a...
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?
Learn more about George Siegal's work: https://ww...
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,...
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