I delve into Mel Gibson's spot-on perspective on retirement, which I contend is unnatural in the modern hedonistic context. I explore Gibson’s commitment to staying creative and active into his later years, doing work that matters, and contrast this with our societal norm of subsidized and unexamined retirement.
02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement
08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects
14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel
23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc
23:48 True Elites
25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen
34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” things
Links:
* James Horner - The Legend
* This is Why You Should Never Retire
* Mel Gibson reveals more amazing stories live on stage in London! (IMP EPISODE 12)
* Jim Caviezel Reveals What's Happening With 'Resurrection' Film
* Randall Wallace Details 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel
* The American Tribune - The Death of the Gentleman and the Birth of Bureaucratic Tyranny
* Oliveira - Nobility and Analogous Traditional Elites: A Theme Illuminating American Social History
* Alaric The Barbarian - Things that are more “traditional” than a 32 year old SWE and a 28 year old PM buying a farm with NVIDIA gains to larp as pioneers
* Titus Techera - The Third Wave of Journalism
* James Horner - A Gift of a Thistle
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.