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137: Something In the Way

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:00:44 +0000

Why do we procrastinate? What are the invisible barriers that keep us from getting it done? Bartleby and Artemus manage to unpack the topic at the very last moment and teach us the value of getting it done at your own pace. It's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that gets down to the nitty gritty magic of reality!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

136: The Love We All Deserve

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:00:34 +0000

Do we deserve this? What does the word “deserve” even mean? Breaking it all down,Bartleby and Artemus discover that it is a circular loop of self-entitlement and self-deprecation. In another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos, maybe we all get what we deserve.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

135: Mankind and a Kind Superman

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:00:06 +0000

As Superman's popularity rises in the zeitgeist, Bartleby and Artemus examine what this says about humanity. Our favorite pair of socks dive into some deep questions about Neitzche's Übermensch and the need for each individual to rise to the occaision, whatever the occaision might be! Looking at James Gunn's newe Superman movie and illustrious career, it's another inspiring episode of Meta-Cosmos to help you be your Über-best!

[SPOILERS 11m:37s-13m:17s]

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

134: Apex Comedian

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:35 +0000

What does survival mean to animals and is it any different for the human animals? Inspired by the stand up comedy of David Drake, our favorite pair of socks examine human nature, yet again. Also, we learn about the Roman aqueducts! It's another dog eat dog episode of Meta-Cosmos! Which sock will survive?!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

133: Sailing the Seven Cees of Education

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:24:23 +0000

With education standards on the decline, we ask ourselves, what is the cause of this decline, what are its effects, and what can be done about it? Our favorite pair of socks have several suggestions, all of which begin with the letter C. We learn about ourselves and learning in general in another educational episode of Meta-Cosmos!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

132: The Zombies In Our Heads

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:00:29 +0000

As bombs fly overhead in the Middle East, Bartleby and Artemus look back on the wisdom Delores O'Riordan left us and how relevant her message still is. With Israel and Iran embroiled at war, we ask ourselves, who are these zombies Delores sang about? Meanwhile, what does the documentary, The Bibi Files, say about Benjamin Netanyahu’s motivations for escalating this war? It's another fabulous episode of Meta-Cosmos that unflinchingly looks into the void with comedic results and maybe a few tears.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

...Zombie by The Cranberries (written by Delores O'Riordan and performed by Brooklyn Duo)

...Tropical String Flow by CocosMusic

...Samba at Sunset by LP Studio Music

131: Flux Capattitude

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:00:41 +0000

Getting into the mechanics of navigating perception, Bartleby asks Artemus to explain the Flux Capacitor of interdimensional travel and the role attitude plays in outcomes. With real-time examples, they use themselves as test subjects in a universe of randomly selected plotlines. It's everything that makes reality possible in another outstanding episode of Meta-Cosmos!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

130: Trapped In An Animal's Body

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Animal bodies come with some natural repercussions, though not everyone can admit that they're an animal. From their relative sock status, Bartleby and Artemus examine the seven signs of life and what existential challenges come with them. It's another life-defining episode of Meta-Cosmos.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

129: Non-Compliance At Its Finest

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

What does authortarianism look like and how do we fall into its plans? Through the lens of Andor (the Star Wars series), Bartleby and Artemus begin a journey discussing rebellion in many forms, particularly the quieter types. Once again, it's another enlightening episode of Meta-Cosmos, despite Artemus's refusal to conform.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

128: Sociopathic A.I.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In a special Meta-Cosmos retrospective, we examine the past topic of corporate sentience and re-examine what it all means, in light of Large Language Models and Artificial Intelligence (as they have come to be known). Bartleby sets it all off with a segment of My Blue Foot and has Artemus take it from there in an especially self-referential episode of Meta-Cosmos.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

...Additional music provided through Creative Commons: Takeoff (Remastered) by Serat, Dance of the Daedalus by Aldus Ichnite, and Serenade (En Sol Majeur) by Oji

127: When Fish See Water

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our favorite pair of socks field listener questions and explore the nature of perception, the path to healing, the fundamentals of intuition, and what is up with the generation gap? In a surprisingly cohesive episode, Bartleby and Artemus prove, once again, why a self-aware universe is the best kind of universe in another questionable episode of Meta-Cosmos!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

What is the cost of a lack of diversity? We examine what happens when three dad's try to fold a baby stroller and examine what we can learn from it. It's a super short and none-the-less insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

Source: How Many Men Does It Take To Fold A Stroller?

116: Everything Is On A Spectrum

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We look at the myriad kinds of humans and how binary systems don't do them justice. Whether it's autism or gender or whatever, there is a rainbow of variety out there, and it's all found on a spectrum! It's another brilliant episode of Meta-Cosmos, helping you develop your latent telepathic abilities.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

115: At the Mention of Ubermenschen

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Talking about Alan Moore's opinions on superheroes and their correlation to fascistic thinking, we find ourselves talking about Nietzsche. It's all a matter of interpretation. Once again, Meta-Cosmos asks us to step up to our best selves.

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

114: What Were You Expecting?

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

What can we learn about managing our expectations by examining movie trailers, posters, and titles? Without giving any more spoilers than the marketing campaigns for these movies already did, we look at what makes our expectations tick and how they come crashing down into disappointment. It's another glimpse into the crux of existence on Meta-Cosmos!

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

113: A Twenty Foot Tall Egg

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Discussing the UAP/UFO disclosures of former special-ops pilot, Jake Barber, we examine his story of psionic agents, non-human intelligence, and covert operations. Artemus has his doubts, but that doesn't stop Bartleby from suggesting some provocative theories of his own. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos taking humanity closer to its ultimate potential!

092: Genre Is Only Skin Deep

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Artemus discovers he is three episodes deep in a Choose Your Own Adventure podcast-miniseries and must choose the next step. Down the Corridor of Dualistic Perspectives they go where Bartleby makes a case for fixing Trickle Down Economics once and for all.

Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?

A) For more of Artemus’s journey, listen to the next episode.

B) For more about Economic, listen to episode 63: The Tip of the Socio-Economic Iceberg

C) For more of the Corridor of Dualistic Perspectives, listen to episode 65: Down the Kitsch Drain

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

060: FOMO for Capitalism

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Following up last weeks episode exploring modern art history, Bartleby and Artemus take a look at the role the arts played in the Cold War and how the CIA used operation The Longleash to to crush communism under the unbearable weight of F.O.M.O.

Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?

A) For more Art History, go to episode 65: Down the Kitsch Drain

B) For more on Propaganda, go to episode 64: The Reverse Uno Genocide Card

C) For more on Economics, go to episode 61: The Trickle Down Floodgate

…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

059: The End of Art (as we know it)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Bartleby has Artemus give us a quick run through of the history of art up until the present in an examination of modernism, post-modernism and the value of self evaluation. The end of art has happened many times before, but Bartleby thinks he can predict when it will really end.

Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Bartleby and Artemus clarify what they mean when they say reincarnation is a fact with a segment of My Blue Foot. This week we learn the story of Joe Williams as we listen to Dreaming of Blue Flowers: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Linear Time.

… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi

… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot

… Theme Song by Royal Jelly

039: Watson vs. Doyle

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

027: Breaking Balls

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Meta Q&A - With listener questions at hand, Bartleby and Artemus explore the miracle of life, the colors of life, the Mandela Effect of Life, and relationship woes. Once again, Bartleby raises the bar on Meta-Cosmos.

026: Karma Chameleon MBF#2

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

What is a karma chameleon and does it leave a stain? This week we listen to a segment of My Blue Foot. Isaac offers an equation so we can try to get a handle on this elusive reptile. Also, we learn a little about fairies along the way.

...Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.

...Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.

...Theme Music by Royal Jelly.

This is a remake of the second episode of My Blue Foot that originally aired Thursday January 3rd, 2016.

Additional music:

Karma Chameleon by Culture Club

Milo's Afternoon Snack by Lee Rosevere

Nocturne Opus 27 No 2 by Podington Bear

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Van de Walle joins us to discuss Kinetic Sculpture Racing, aquatic cryptids, plastic, and the Northcoast Environmental Center's Trash Cleanup!

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Learn more about the NEC Trash Cleanup Days: https://www.yournec.org/

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Support Team Pineapple and their message: https://www.trashlantis.com/

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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi

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Produced By Isaac Bluefoot

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Theme Song By Royal Jelly

016: Hypothetical Apples

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Bartleby discusses hypothetical apples, their function, texture and some sage wisdom when it comes to storing them in barrels. Artemus as usual is held against his will.

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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi.

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Produced By Isaac Bluefoot.

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Theme Song By Royal Jelly.

015: Supernatural Safe Space (w/ Guest: Pete Nelson)

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Bartleby welcomes guest, Pete Nelson, to discuss Pete's Paranormal Open Mic, at the Siren Song in Eureka California. It's a lot of love and compassion for the existential dilemma of being a paranormal believer.

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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi

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Produced By Isaac Bluefoot

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Theme Song By Royal Jelly

014: Asterisk On Your Thoughts

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Artemus demands accountability in this unscheduled exploration into disparate realities. Bartleby does his best* to rise to the occasion.

* His best is far from enough for Artemus.

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Produced by Isaac Bluefoot

Theme Music by Royal Jelly

009: The Multiverse of Mindfulness

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Bartleby and Artemus take a deep dive into the Multiverse and its proliferation in culture, but not before taking a brief scenic detour through the history of quantum physics.

008: Where No Words Have Gone Before MBF#1

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

My Blue Foot #1

Bartleby introduces a new segment, My Blue Foot, with Isaac Bluefoot, in which Isaac questions the point of speaking at all.

007: The Embarrassedest Generation PAAP#5

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Podcast About A Podcast #5

Bartleby explains to Artemus why there was a three year time skip after last week's episode. With the bad news out of the way, we hear a little about The Greatest Generation with Adam Pranika and Benjamin Ahr Harrison.

006: Politics of Interest

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:05:00 +0000

Bartleby finds himself descending into a world of podcast madness. This week, critiquing three episodes in one week breaks his little sock spirit. By examining Avery Trufelman's Articles of Interest, Skye Pillsbury's Inside Podcasting, Chapo Trap House, and Twitter in general, we learn what it takes for Bartleby to give up podcasting. Or will it all end up being a temporal anomally?!

005: 99.965% Invisible

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Listening to 99% Invisible with Roman Mars takes Bartleby on a rollercoaster of rebellion and espionage. Artemus may have finally found his podcast as they explore some black and white facts about the world of color. It's a league of hero artists to save the day in Meta-Cosmos!

004: Finding Friendship Village

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 06:25:00 +0000

By examining a special Yes, Yes, No episode of the podcast, Reply All, Bartleby teaches Artemus all about Twitter for a Yes, No of their own. This week’s episode is a podcast about a podcast about a tweet about a magazine article being compared to a failed tik-tok star, and so much more! Another winning epiphane ties this ride together in the end. Get your earphones ready for the second episode two of Meta-Cosmos!

003: This Inter-Dimensional Life

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Deciding on a podcast theme for the third time may be one of the biggest decisions you make in life. Examine episode 691 of This American Life through the supernatural lens of The Kinetic Paranormal Society, Bartleby breaks down inter-dimensional theory while critiquing "Gardens of Branching Paths"

A Podcast About A Podcast #1

002: Soxism (w/ Guest: Tricia Riel)

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Episode Two: Dishing Out the Puns... Meta-physicist Bartleby Neehi answers questions from writer/actor/astrologer, Tricia Riel. Trish "the dish" joins Bartleby with several of the characters from her Zephrum Gates book series; Great Aunt Gussie, Geezer Fraggle, Beatrice Bragg and Rocko Pounder. They ask: How do you get your foot in the door? How do you put your best foot forward? How do you get on your feet again? And whatever can we do about the environment? As usual Bartleby's answers do wonders on your reality. Also, what is soxism?

What is the Meta-Cosmos?

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Episode One: Meaning of Life and Secrets of the Universe... In this episode Bartleby's brother Artemus joins him as his first and most special guest asking some basic questions like: What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? How big is the universe? And how do you fix a broken heart?