The NFL regular season is over and the post-season has begun. Paul and Travis return to look back on their NFL season preview. Which picks do they get to crow about, and which should make them eat crow? What interesting story lines emerged throughout the season and what teams are we keeping an eye on for next year? We end with our updated playoff picks and who we think has…
RD Fitness Dare: DDP Yoga
In case you missed it, the Rampant Discourse staff announced a Fitness Dare to challenge ourselves to get more physically fit in 2020. One component of my plan is to work on some exercises inspired by Bruce Lee. The other part is to incorporate the yoga program developed by multiple time WWE Champion Diamond Dallas Page, called, coincidentally enough, DDP Yoga. DDP created DDP Yoga after he ruptured his L4…
The Rampant Discourse Fitness Dare
A change in years always brings about a wave of resolutions. A change in decade has many people even more focused on change. And many people resolve to increase their exercise and improve their diet. But most people fall short. It’s very easy to slip out of an exercise routine when “real life” makes it inconvenient to work out. One reason so many fail in their fitness goals, at any…
The Necessity of Christ in A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol might be Charles Dickens’ most long-lasting work, despite being one of his shortest. There are those who still read and enjoy his other works, such as Oliver Twist, which again regains modern legs with a musical rendition; or David Copperfield, who at least lends his name to someone moderately famous in the modern time. Dickens’ classics are still frequently read, but most typically only among the well-educated. …
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 33 – Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker Reaction
Paul and Gurkie return to discuss their reactions to the end of the nonology: Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Did we think it was a fitting end to the trilogy? To the entire Skywalker saga? What worked and what didn’t? Listen in to hear our thoughts.
The Rise of Skywalker Won’t Let the Past Die
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker isn’t the movie anyone was looking for. J.J. Abrams certainly listened to Kylo Ren’s advice to “Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to.” The only problem is J.J. focused on “kill” and thought “the past” was just The Last Jedi. Rather than expand on the ideas introduced by Rian Johnson’s subversive and intriguing film, Rise of Skywalker walks back…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 30 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1992
As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 31 – Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker Predictions
After 40+ years and multiple trilogies, the Skywalker saga will be coming to an end with the upcoming Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. After a divisive 8th installment, can Disney stick the landing and end the series on a high note? What kind of surprises does the last movie have in store? Will Kylo Ren be redeemed? Will Rey turn to the darkside? Will Reylo become reality? Who…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 30 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1991
As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 29 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1990
As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies…