Frivolous Gravitas Podcast
QUOTE: "There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people." ~Sir Winston Churchill
Kristopher Driver and Jordan Roy started this channel as a way of bringing our discussions from the living room or tavern to a more open forum. This allows us to bring our thoughts to the public but also focuses our discussions to allow us to explore these ideas in more depth.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Episodes
- 91
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Canada Day Special (2021) - Cancel Culture
In this special edition of Frivolous Gravitas, Jordan and Kris opine on the recent calls for cancelling this year's annual celebration of Canada Day (July 1 2021). It is the position of some that we …
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Ep.30: Our Avatars (modern faith)
Jordan and Kris graciously welcome Justin Hanushchuk back to the show with a real stimulating discussion on the role of faith in modern society - not about faith itself, persay, but rather the causal…
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Ep.29: Internet Privacy (Part 2)
This time on the show, Jordan and Kris set out to promote responsible internet hygiene. Where circumstances warrant security (in the extreme cases of journalists or dissidents) we consider tools and …
Sun 13 Jun 2021
Ep.29: Internet Privacy (Part 1)
This time on the show, Jordan and Kris set out to promote responsible internet hygiene. Where circumstances warrant security (in the extreme cases of journalists or dissidents) we consider tools and …
Sun 13 Jun 2021
Ep.28: Relationships
Today, Frivolous Gravitas invites a new guest to the show! Kris welcomes long-time chum, Justin Hanuschuk to the channel to help explore some ideas involving friendships and interpersonal relationshi…
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Ep.27: Levity
This time on Frivolous Gravitas, Jordan and Kris slolam between sadist and satirist with respect to humour and laughter. We discuss the important role of humour from within the utterly tragic nature …
Tue 25 May 2021
Ep.26: Nuclear Power (Part 2)
In today's episode we examine the reality of nuclear power, looking at its risks and potential benefits.
Kris establishes a strong case for the use of nuclear fission reactors to supply our power gr…
Sat 22 May 2021
Ep.26: Nuclear Power (Part 1)
In today's episode we examine the reality of nuclear power, looking at its risks and potential benefits.
Kris establishes a strong case for the use of nuclear fission reactors to supply our power gr…
Sat 22 May 2021
Ep.25: Cannabis
For this, our quarter-hundredth episode, we take a glance at marijuana from root to stem. We hope to encourage safe and responsible use of any and all substances ingested, but especially for medicina…
Sat 22 May 2021
Ep.25: Cannabis
For this, our quarter-hundredth episode, we take a glance at marijuana from root to stem. We hope to encourage safe and responsible use of any and all substances ingested, but especially for medicina…
Sat 22 May 2021
Ep.24: Drugs
Fresh from our latest episode on pharmacies and their social role, our esteemed colleague and serial guest of the show Megan returns to chat a bit more with us on the industry of medicine as a whole.…
Wed 05 May 2021
Ep.23: Pharmacy
Today we are met with our channel's favorite guest druggist in this the first of a 2-part special discussing the professional field of pharmacy and the social role / function of pharmacies from the l…
Mon 03 May 2021
Ep.22: Beauty as Truth
We are often sympathetic to ideas of beauty in nature and life. We find beauty in such a wide variety of places, shapes, and capacities. In this week's episode Jordan pilots our exploration of though…
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Ep.21: EULA's (End-User License Agreements)
For today's episode Kris and Jordan tear into the invasive and anti-competitive business practises of today's corporate culture. We discuss right to repair, net neutrality, privacy, and consumer righ…
Tue 20 Apr 2021
Ep.20: Cynicism
Jordan and Kris take a walk through the valley of 'meh' to examine cynicism and its influences in our culture and times. We compare and contrast the traditional cynic's philosophical views with that …
Sun 11 Apr 2021
Ep.19: The Virus (part 2)
This week we have a special guest and friend of the channel with us. Megan, a grad student of pharmacology, has agreed to help Jordan and Kris sift / wade through the myths and fictions surrounding C…
Tue 06 Apr 2021
Ep.19: The Virus (part 1)
This week we have a special guest and friend of the channel with us. Megan, a grad student of pharmacology, has agreed to help Jordan and Kris sift / wade through the myths and fictions surrounding C…
Tue 06 Apr 2021
Ep.18: Uncertainty (part 2)
Today we usher in the Spring season with a refreshing take on social insecurity and the ramifications of our collective dysfunctions. We analyze a general sense or feeling of uncertainty as a potenti…
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Ep.18: Uncertainty (part 1)
Today we usher in the Spring season with a refreshing take on social insecurity and the ramifications of our collective dysfunctions. We analyze a general sense or feeling of uncertainty as a potenti…
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Ep.17: Skepticism (part 2)
In this episode we get back to business after a brief couple weeks hiatus. The YouTube channel now has clips being released on the drip. Today we cover scepticism (skepticism) and its role in modern …
Wed 24 Mar 2021
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