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In this installment, we follow up on the recent rift in the Catholic Church, which resulted in an unprecedented amount of excommunications. What exactly happens to the recipients of such a decree? Does Church dogma indicate that their salvation is in peril? The answer may surprise you. We get into this, as well as what seems to be a deepening rift within ranks as to the dogmatic, theological and civil direction of the Catholic Church.  Also, we dive into some theories that Candace Owens has been airing on who she thinks may be responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and they are pretty wild. Why is she saying this? And more importantly, is she just doing this for the financial gain of content engagement, is she just crazy, or is she on to something?

In this episode, we follow up on Giuseppe's progress in his quest to refrain from defiling his temple, discuss his recent misadventure with an investigative journalist, and explore the theological and practical implications of an internal battle taking place in the Catholic Church. Check it out!

in this episode, we explore the question of whether psychedelics are just a chemical diversion or a genuine vehicle for religious expansion. And whether you're a skeptic or a believer, the resemblance between biblical predictions made many centuries ago and features of our current landscape are enough to give some food for thought. Check it out!

So before this episode was recorded, Gerardo and Giuseppe discussed the topics. Giuseppe wanted to discuss the current Pope, Leo, but Gerardo didn't find it to be particularly riveting, as far as subjects go, so he thought it would be worthwhile to discuss the orgiastic shenanigans of the pontiffs of antiquity. As the discussion got underway, Giuseppe drops the bombshell of unprecedented implications, namely the cessation of using his bodily temple for unsavory forms of self-gratification. Why?? What ensues is not only an in-depth discussion of what made him take such drastic measures, but the spiritual and theological implications thereof. We also get in to the rapidly expanding influence of AI; is it the pinnacle of human progress, or the vehicle of our ultimate spiritual demise? Join us as we get into it...

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics in our social spectrum, starting with not only the controversy embroiling the Miss Universe organization due to comments she made regarding the winner, who is from Denmark, but whether Mario Lopez got something done to his face! We also get into the issues brewing as Donald Trump prepares to take office. Will he use the justice system to go after his opponents? Are his tariff proposals well thought out, or is he just going into gangster mode? Plus, we discuss the very real possibility of Biden inching us closer to a third world war as Giuseppe the history buff sheds some light into the history of why Russia has a legitimate bone to pick with the west. Enjoy!

In this episode, we take a dive into theological controversy, by way of a comment made by Pope Francis while addressing a group of Muslim children. What, pray tell, could he have said that created such tumult?? The answer to that question is that he dared imply that all religious traditions are a path to God. This kicked off quite the firestorm, and upset many traditionalists, Giuseppe included. Gerardo begs to differ. This is the result. What do you think?

Against all odds, the predictions of the experts -and much of the public- Donald Trump has been elected President once again. How did this happen? Why were so many people so wrong not only in foreseeing the outcome, but in the case of blacks and hispanics, misreading a demographic that may well have determined the outcome of this election? Join us as dive deep into areas many are not privy to, as well as going into the implications of the new administration on an increasingly uneasy and volatile global landscape,

Gerardo and Giuseppe get into some thought-provoking stuff on this one! We start with the story of African-American sports legend Jesse Owens, who represented the United States at the Berlin Olympics, presided over by none other than Adolf Hitler, who had intended to use the event as a vehicle to establish the supremacy of the Aryan race. Enter Jesse Owens, who threw a definitive wrench into that narrative. But in the process, he developed an unlikely and beautiful bond with the very athlete who was to represent the Führer’s hopes and aspirations. We also get into some little-known anecdotes about those games, including a pretty funny one involving a storm of pigeon poop. Also, Giuseppe the history buff gets humbled, as the fact that he is unaware of one of the darkest periods in the history of the Dominican Republic. The discussion turns to the unifying power of music, and the awkwardness continues as Giuseppe’s dancing skills come under more scrutiny than he would like. Finally, we rejoice, as the once-celibate Platano has been located. Listen in and stay tuned!

It's been a while, and there have been some changes. Gerardo has rediscovered his spiritual roots through a chain of events that could best be described as less than traditional. Has Platano broken his celibacy? The attractive young lady he's been photographing himself with on his social media offers some titillating clues. We can only ponder, as he has, unfortunately, ghosted us. Join us as we speculate; perhaps you can locate him and get him to talk to us...

On May 1st, 2023, Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was once a presence in the New York subways as an entertainer known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, was strangled to death by former marine Daniel Penny. Neely had been threatening passengers, and had a past record of unprovoked violent assaults. The case is yet another example of this country's political polarization, with one side claiming this was a cold blooded lynching of a man who was down on his luck, while the other sees the ex-marine as a good samaritan who was willing to do his part to combat the escalating incidents of violence against the citizens of the city. Should Penny be charged in the death? Was he within his rights to get physically involved? Did he use excessive force. Was Neely a legitimate threat? Two seasoned New Yorkers, who are no strangers to the street, weigh in.  Gerardo, a self-defense expert, gives his perspective on whether the chokehold was properly applied and appropriate to the situation from both a legal and tactical standpoint, while Giuseppe does the same through the context of his past military experience. Both recount their own brushes with the shady characters of the NYC underground. Given the emotionally charged nature of the case, here at Naked Subjects we are fully confident that you will be hard pressed to find a more balanced, well-informed assessment of the incident from a variety of viewpoints. Enjoy...

We are back! In this episode, we discuss California Bill AB 2098, which limits what an individual Doctor can recommend to a patient. We also get into a recent development in NYC which will make handguns accessible where they previously were not.  Gerardo's life is revolutionized by a new bathroom appliance, and Platano closes things out with an incident which is utterly revolting, and not for those with weak stomachs. Until next time...

Recent developments in the world of Artificial Intelligence, computing and robotics are making what were once the fanciful products of science fiction an imminent reality. Namely, robots that can rescue, kill, provide companionship, and fulfill myriad other functions in ways that may be indistinguishable, perhaps even superior, than what real humans can. Will this happen within our lifetime? Are we ready? Join us as we tackle the sometimes enticing, sometimes disturbing implications of where this tide will take us...

We're back, and it's been quite a tumultuous ride. In two decisions whose implications are historically significant, Roe v Wade is overturned, and Second Amendment right have been expanded. The public upheaval has been significant, and is certain to continue. Listen in as Gerardo, Giuseppe and our guest Atomic Betty offer their honest views on these latest developments. In this discussion, which gets tumultuous at times, you'll get truly honest perspectives on different sides of the spectrum. What you won't get is the sanctimonious sloganeering that all too often a part of hot button debates. Check it out, and let us know what you think!

So Putin decides to make a move, and the Ukrainian people are stuck in the middle. Besides the people trying to live their lives in peace, are there any good guys at the leadership level? Is Zelensky an innocent hero or another dictator with a good PR game? What, if any, rationale is there for Putin to do what he did? Can we intervene without the prospect of nuclear war or economic disaster? These are hard questions which the Naked Subject crew tackles, with blunt  perspectives on all sides of isle, minus the contrived media narratives. Have a listen and let us know what you think on our Instagram and Facebook pages! Until next time...