The Owedometer: A good place to talk about the themes of The Good Place

Bonus Episode

On this Bonus Episode of The Owedometer, Elwood speaks with listeners of the show about things that are good in their own lives. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chapter 7: Craig Kuehne

In this episode of The Owedometer, Elwood sits down with visual effects artist and author Craig Kuehne to explore the theme of honesty through The Good Place episode “The Eternal Shriek.” From Chidi’s white lie about a friend’s cowboy boots to Eleanor’s choice to tell the truth, they dig into what it really means to be honest and when it might be okay to bend the truth a little. Craig also shares the inspiration behind his children’s book Did Elliot’s Cat Really Do That? and why honesty holds such a special place in his life. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chapter 6: Todd May

Dr. Todd May, philosophical advisor to The Good Place and author of 18 books, joins Elwood Kidd to explore some of the big questions at the heart of both the show and our podcast: What do we owe each other? How do we handle moral exhaustion? How can we find common ground with people we disagree with? He discusses his experiences while working on The Good Place and helps us unpack some of the bigger ideas it presents. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chapter 5: Marc Warzecha

This week, Elwood sits down with Marc Warzecha, veteran of The Second City, to talk about the sweet spot where comedy and philosophy meet. From the rise of AI in comedy to the importance of satire and the use of humor to speak truth to power, they explore how laughter helps us confront uncomfortable truths and why integrity matters just as much as the punchline. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chapter 4: Tommy Owens

In this episode, Elwood is joined by Tommy Owens: activist, retired nurse, drag nun, and host of the podcast Let Me Tell You Something with Tommy Owens. They discuss Tommy’s work with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, his part in the fight for HIV/AIDS care in the 1980's, and the lessons he learned during his time in hospice care. The conversation touches on chosen family, standing up for what’s right, and even finding wisdom in the face of death. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend, and let us know what you’d love to hear more of. You can always reach us at TheOwedometer@gmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.