Rising Society Podcast

Join Nico and Shane as they discuss the impact of Inflation on the American way of life. Fast Food is even becoming too expensive for working people. They discuss some strategies that can be implored by working people to sustain the blow of an economic crash.

What kind of a future will the wide adoption of Neuralink and The Metaverse usher in? Nico and Shane dive into the Philosophy and Implications of these two technologies. Will you be a Real or a Digi?

Nico and Shane are joined by Michael Kennedy. They discuss the Significance and Legacy of David Bowie, Dabble in European Politics, Discuss American Education, and the Jim Henson Movie Labyrinth.

Nico and Shane discuss Ireland and Italy. Which is better? Only one can be Europe's Greatest Civilization. More to come on this front. The idea of a "Peacetime" Military Draft has been floated around by DC Think Tanks and those lusting for war with Russia or China. The guys fervently oppose it and discuss what a draft would mean for the country. America's Credit Rating was Recently downgraded by Fitch and S & P from AAA to AA+. This is problematic for the American Empire. They discuss Japan and Tokyo Disney Sea, thought to be the world's best theme park. Nico educates Shane on the Collectables Hustle as an alternative means of growing wealth (this is not financial advice).

Nico and Shane are joined by Ben Gagliano to discuss the new Florida Middle School Standards for teaching slavery. They highlight a particular benchmark that says, "Examine the various duties and trades performed by slaves (e.g., agricultural work, painting, carpentry, tailoring, domestic service, blacksmithing, transportation)." and " Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit." This serves as a launching pad for a greater discussion about education, the origins of the Civil War, race Relations in America (Tuskegee Experiments, Margaret Sanger, Etc), and where all of this is going. The questions of "How did we get here?" and "Where are we going?" are addressed. Ben is a Veteran, Civil War Historian, Conservationist, Hunter, Philosopher, Writer, and Thinker. His greatest accomplishment is a human being, his summit; Nico.

Nico and Shane review The Sound of Freedom. Shane shares that the movie was "delayed" at the showing he attended. They discuss the implications of the movie, it's theme, and message. Human Life cannot be commodified. The "morality" of consent is a false notion and the Dignity of the Human Person is Universal because of the incarnation of Jesus Christ! Disney has gone woke and is going Broke! The new live action Snow White film is a shining example of this fact. Quality story-telling is a reflection of reality, not a propoganda piece ramming Political Ideology down the audience's throat. They discuss the future of Disney and how the ship's path can be corrected. Tostones are superior to platanos marudos. Piers Morgan and Political Correctness are discussed. The conversation concludes by discussing Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom, Mitt Romney, and the future of the Two party System!

Nico and Shane spend most of the conversation discussing the new Jim Caviezel and Mel Gibson film, "The Sound of Freedom". The movie is being hailed among normal people and heavilly criticized by the Radical Left. The guys are puzzled that there are people out there who would actually label a film that condemns crimes against children as dangerous. Pickle Ball and the fact that Disney is reaping it's Woke Harvest were discussed. By the way, the new Indiana Jones movie looks terrible.

After a Two Week Hiatus, Nico and Shane are back! They discuss American Independence and why the American Revolution was superior to the brutal French Revolution. Riots and Violence have broken out in France as they kick off their "Summer of Love". It shows no signs of slowing down. They discuss what is happening in France and why. Taylor Swift fans are experiencing a phenomena of mass amnesia, after attending her concerts. This is discussed. The Smith-Mundt Act is discussed, it's origins along with the 2012 update that allows the State Department to now propagandize American Citizens Domestically. This has far-reaching implications.

Nico and Shane discuss the charges against Donald Trump contrasted with the War Crimes of previous US Presidents. Will they be indicted or murder? Probably not. The guys suggest striking a compromise between the Left and Right. Send Donald Trump to Prison, in exchange for trying former US President and their cabinet members with War Crimes. Give a little, get a little, and let justice be served. The nature of morality and liberty within the American System and Elon Musk's trip to Italy were discussed. The absurd morality of Immanuel Kant is temporarily discussed and refuted.

Nico and Shane are joined by Neal C Moore in a FAST-PACED and ACTION-PACKED Conversation. They discuss: Great Literature Modern (Harry Potter and Roald Dahl) and what differentiates it from Abysmal Literature (The Twilight Saga), Poodle Fraud in Argentina, Weird Foods, and Childhood Memories.

Nico and Shane are joined by Neal C Moore in a FAST-PACED and ACTION-PACKED Conversation. They discuss: Great Literature Modern (Harry Potter and Roald Dahl) and what differentiates it from Abysmal Literature (The Twilight Saga), Poodle Fraud in Argentina, Weird Foods, and Childhood Memories.

Daniel joins Nico and Shane for a talk that spans the Origins of Podcasting (Blogtalk Radio Anyone?), a discussion of animated shows (Rick and Morty, Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, Etc.), Seth McFarlane versus Mike Judge, the Tiger King/Carole Baskin Saga, and Walt Disney's Impact on America.

Nico and Shane start off by discussing Sales. What they are and how to successfully maximize them. Selling isn't just about charisma or persuasion, it's about problem-solving. Next they get into discussing Foreign Policy. Ukraine is discussed in context of the Greater American Empire. How much longer can this thing be sustained?

Nico and Shane were joined by Sebastian to discuss the pressing matter of our time: Aliens (not the southern border kind). The conversation begins as Nico, Shane, and Sebastian discuss each other's philosophical frameworks for understanding life. Things get really interesting as they begin discussing UFOs,, Abductions, and the Men in Black (not the movie). Are we alone in the universe? All three have different, well-reasoned answers to this very complex question.

Nico and Shane were joined by Sebastian to discuss the pressing matter of our time: Aliens (not the southern border kind). The conversation begins as Nico, Shane, and Sebastian discuss each other's philosophical frameworks for understanding life. Things get really interesting as they begin discussing UFOs,, Abductions, and the Men in Black (not the movie). Are we alone in the universe? All three have different, well-reasoned answers to this very complex question.

Nico and Shane dive into a few of the weeks major headlines. Tucker Carlson is set to launch his new show on Twitter and Congress has officially opened an investigation into allegations of the Biden Family's crooked dealings (odd payments from foreign nationals). Shane poses a major question about the crisis on the Southern Border: Can it devolve into a full scale conflict between the US and the Drug Cartels? China and Russia would certainly have an interest in waging a Proxy War against the United States by smuggling weapons to the cartels. Keep in mind that a large portion of the fentanyl originates in China, supply lines are already set. The Central American Drug Cartels are into the Occult. Nico and Shane discuss the Spiritual Dimension of the ongoing tragedy at the Southern Border.

Nico and Shane do a dive deep into the paranormal! Exploring the differences between Ghosts and Demons (Fallen Angels), they discuss the origins and interplay between both! Satan's Rebellion, Souls of the Damned, Heaven, Purgatory, and God's Plan of Salvation are all covered in this in-depth investigation. Christians have every reason in the world to believe in ghosts. Each share personal Ghost Stories and discuss a few old, but nearly unknown ones.

Nico and Shane discuss the week's headlines which include: Putin Assassination Attempt (attempted drone strike on the Kremlin), The Fed raised interest rates, RFK Jr calls out the Climate Scammers, and this war over souls, economic policy.

Recently Fox News purged Tucker Carlson from their ranks. Nico and Shane do a deep-dive, exploring Tucker’s Anti-War Foreign Policy, the Streisand Effect, Martyrdom, Black Rock, ESG (Environmental Social Governance Score), Fourth Turning, and where Tucker goes from here. The conversation concludes with a discussion of where tucker goes from here and what to expect in the 2024 Presidential election.

Nico and Shane discuss the Biden Administration's attempt to further pervert the Mortgage Industry/Real-Estate Market by attempting to encourage lenders to grant loans to people with poor credit. Robert Kennedy Jr. has officially launched his campaign for President, he's a long shot, because the Democrats have fully embraced Corporate Fascism. The ideal choice would be between RFK Jr (as the Democrat) and trump (as Republican) in 2024! Also, apologies for the audio. It really sucked last night JUST LIKE CALIFORNIA!

Trump got indicted and the Dollar is being challenged by the BRICs Nations. America's dominance seems to be slipping, but what does it all mean? Nico and Shane explore the Trump Indictment, the Dollar's slipping status as the World's Reserve Currency, and a few other Crazy Headlines. They also explore the political mechanics of currencies and why they're important. They also explore how America lost the Moral argument by means of the Iraq War and the existence of NAMBLA.

Nico and Shane were joined by Shannon Braswell in a conversation that spans Gender Ideology, Mimetic Theory (Rene Girard), Buddhism, and The Lord's Encounter with the woman at the well. The gang grapples with the differences between Eastern and Western Worldviews, leading up to a discussion of human desire's impact on culture. Shannon explains Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory and it's importance in understanding our current place in time. Shannon Braswell is the Content Curator for Bright News (brightnews.com, a Top-Notch Anthropologist, and an Expert in Mimetic Theory. Special thanks to Elijah Craig Whiskey and to the inventor of Cigars.

Nico and Shane were joined by Shannon Braswell in a conversation that spans Gender Ideology, Mimetic Theory (Rene Girard), Buddhism, and The Lord's Encounter with the woman at the well. The gang grapples with the differences between Eastern and Western Worldviews, leading up to a discussion of human desire's impact on culture. Shannon explains Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory and it's importance in understanding our current place in time. Shannon Braswell is the Content Curator for Bright News (brightnews.com, a Top-Notch Anthropologist, and an Expert in Mimetic Theory. Special thanks to Elijah Craig Whiskey and to the inventor of Cigars.

What is Woke? It's a question being asked across the political spectrum. Nico and Shane tackle the question by defining the term, examining it in terms of the current "Culture War", and discuss Woke's Revolutionary Origins. Nico and Shane look at the Woke Movement in terms of it's Philosophical, Theological, and Anthropological impacts.

Nico and Shane discuss the falling American IQ, the implications of the upcoming Trump Indictment, and China's foray into brokering peace in Ukraine.