The Soft Serve Podcast

Does consciousness survive after death? It's one of humanity's oldest and most profound questions. In this episode, we explore leading theories of consciousness to examine whether consciousness ends when the brain dies, or could continue beyond death. 

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Podcast episode artwork incorporates a public domain painting, Altarpiece, No. 1, Group X (1915), by the Swedish artist and mystic Hilma af Klint. It is one of the three monumental Altarpieces that conclude her famous series The Paintings for the Temple, a body of 193 works she created between 1906 and 1915.

In this episode, I discuss how Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) is a timely and important warning about the dangers of the military-industrial complex, oligarchy, xenophobia, and amoral “strong man” leaders.

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In this episode, I discuss why I believe I am invisible to yellowjackets and dig into the science behind ground wasps and human detection.

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In this episode I discuss the mysterious millennia-old phenomenon of shadow people, including their history, characteristics, and possible explanations. Based on this information, as well as my personal experiences with these entities, I answer the question: “Are shadow people real?”

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In this episode, I discuss some of the weirdest ice cream flavors in the world.

I also give my reactions to the movies Tuner, Backrooms, and Masters of the Universe!

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In this episode, I discuss how to survive a Stephen King-type World-Destroying Super Flu Pandemic.

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In this episode, I discuss the top ten horrifying apocalypse scenarios that could happen in our lifetime and end humanity.

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In this episode, I give a report on the “fate of our nation;” take a surprise call from RFK Jr. (?!) while discussing healthy changes to my diet; and talk about some of the good historical events that have happened in the month of May. I also review what shows we’re streaming and movies we’ve seen recently, including Outcome, Joy Ride, and Marty Supreme. 

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In this episode, Sawtooth Frank discusses the current “fate of our nation;” the 30 goldfish that survived the winter living in his swimming pool; historical tragedies that have happened in the last 3 weeks of April; and some recent concerts (Mike Doughty, Puscifer) and movies (The Drama, Sirat, and S4: The Bob Lazar Story).

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In this episode, Sawtooth Frank recreates his infamous Easter stand up comedy routine that caused someone to storm out in the middle of the set in disgust and anger. 

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