Madhatters of the World: A Conversation with Bowls MacLean

Media Isn’t Neutral and Neither Are We

Join us for an engaging episode where we dive deep into pressing societal issues, including gun violence, community connections, and the importance of emotional intelligence in our conversations. Our hosts share personal experiences and perspectives on social justice, exploring the complexities of race, privilege, and media literacy. Discover how generational differences impact communication and learn why fostering understanding and compassion is crucial in navigating today’s challenges. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that encourages open dialogue and collective growth. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramblingsofthemad.substack.com [https://ramblingsofthemad.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Unsupervised

Kris and Jess were left unsupervised, and chaos followed. In this episode of Ramblings of the Mad, we dive into mental health in these exhausting times, dive deep into horror movies, question the existence of random deer statues on the side of country roads, and call out the people who profit off someone else’s death. It’s raw, it’s messy, and it’s very us. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramblingsofthemad.substack.com [https://ramblingsofthemad.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Madhatters of the World: A Conversation with Bowls MacLean

In our first sit down interview for Madhatters of the World , Eli sits down with filmmaker and podcaster Bowls MacLean, creator of The Bowls MacLean Hour [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bowls-maclean/]. They dig into his childhood influences, creative journey, and reflect on his indie film The Love Stalker [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH89MZgXGYM]—exploring its themes, challenges, and how it resonates years later. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramblingsofthemad.substack.com [https://ramblingsofthemad.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

UFOs, Fart Jokes, and Total Cosmic Confusion

We’re diving headfirst into the weird and wonderful corners of the universe. Life on Mars? Check. UFOs and mysterious objects zipping through our solar system? Double check. Books, riddles, sound glitches, and more tangent-filled chaos than you can shake a fudge keychain at? Absolutely. From Uranus fudge factories to technical meltdowns, nothing is safe, nothing makes sense, and everything is hilarious. Strap in, because this is Ramblings of the Mad at its cosmic, absurd best. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramblingsofthemad.substack.com [https://ramblingsofthemad.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Mad History: Major Charity Adams

In this episode, we dive into the story of Major Charity Adams, the first Black woman to lead an overseas battalion in WWII, and talk about the racism and sexism she faced and still inspires us to fight today. We also share some of our own experiences with bias and how they shaped our journeys. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramblingsofthemad.substack.com [https://ramblingsofthemad.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]