Scapegoats & Straw Men

Scapegoats & Straw Men


Latest Episodes

TGT 35: An Existential Civil War
July 14, 2016

The talking continues as frightening thoughts about our feeble humanity lead Pete and Lakin into a cheerier discussion about The Flash and Captain America: Civil War.

37: Apt Psychopath (Part 1 of 2)
July 11, 2016

Stephen King's "Apt Pupil" sparks an intense discussion between two podcast philosophers over the factors that influence a person's psychopathic behavior.

Cold Cut: Treading the Community Boards
July 09, 2016

Your theatrical hosts discuss their various stagebound pursuits in this Cold Cut from TGT 34.

TGT 34: A Yen to Create, A Yen to Destroy
July 07, 2016

The talking continues as Lakin and Pete gab about almonds, Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, and Cabaret.

13: The Zeitgeist of ’76 (2015)
July 04, 2016

As our summer hiatus comes to an end, we present once again our Fourth of July episode from 2015. Join us next Monday when the new season of SSM officially begins. And this Thursday: a brand-new TGT. Happy Independence Day!

TGT 33: Summing Up Our Experiences
May 31, 2016

The talking continues as Lakin and Pete consider how they are becoming odd composites of their parents. Also: No politics in this episode either. You're welcome!

Cold Cut: Grease is the Worst Musical Ever!
May 21, 2016

How do you like that clickbait headline? We're pretty proud of it ourselves. In this Cold Cut from TGT 31, Pete and Lakin talk about their hatred of "Grease," along with a few tidbits on King, Cruz, and Carly.

TGT 32: Our Politics-Free Edition (We Promise)
May 19, 2016

Pete and Lakin do their best to avoid politics as they discuss terrorism and the fear it instills in people. Also: Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Shameless, and 24.

Cold Cut: God Bless America
May 14, 2016

In this Cold Cut from SSM 36, Lakin and Pete wrap up their discussion on Donald Trump's ascendancy to the GOP presidential nomination with various ruminations on how this isn't the End of All Things (even though they know it probably is).

TGT 31: Here Lies Prince’s Vault (and Other Musical Musings)
May 12, 2016

The talking continues as Pete and Lakin discuss Prince's vault and its rumored contents, along with philosophical rabbit trails into what it means to be someone's fan and why no one person has the monopoly on intelligence. Also: Jared Leto's semen.