Each episode features a panel of four to six members of the Other Family Community having a discussion on a particular underlying topic. As this group stems from many walks of life, there are typically many different perspectives available, sometimes conflicting as well. So, join the members of Other Family for a little exercises of the mind! http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats en-us Copyright 2012 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00 -0500 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss otherchats@othermediaproductions.com (Show Contact) 60 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode17 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E17.03-18-2012.TechnologicalAdvancement.mp3 The episode leading into the first break of the 2012 Edition sees the panel of Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, and Robert Hale speak on Technological Advancement. From technology that permiates our day to day lives, to the advancements just on the cusp of public release, to the deep future, technology has with out a doubt become a substantial part of the human experience in the modern era. So just how will our already connected and wired world become connected further, join us and see. Podcasts Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes The episode leading into the first break of the 2012 Edition sees the panel of Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, and Robert Hale speak on Technological Advancement. The episode leading into the first break of the 2012 Edition sees the panel of Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, and Robert Hale speak on Technological Advancement. 01:02:14 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode16 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E16.02-26-2012.ReligionPart2.mp3 With one more episode to go before the series takes a small break, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Kyle Bechtle, Alex Huilman, Randall Goke, and Mim Huilman take another look at the topic of Religion. How does religion impact the world and our day to day lives? Are their positive aspects to faith? Are there negative? Our panel will dig into these paramount questions in this episode. Podcasts Fri, 11 May 2012 20:45:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes With one more episode to go before the series takes a small break, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Kyle Bechtle, Alex Huilman, Randall Goke, and Mim Huilman take another look at the topic of Religion. With one more episode to go before the series takes a small break, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Kyle Bechtle, Alex Huilman, Randall Goke, and Mim Huilman take another look at the topic of Religion. 01:02:29 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode15 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E15.03-18-2012.GlobalPolitics.mp3 In the 15th episode since the series originally aired, Randy Goke, Brian Greene, Tom Kolassa, and Rob Hale tackle Global Politics. In an effort to broaden the perspective beyond the American borders, the panel will look into the relationship of America to the rest of the world as well as the political state of other nations around the world. Explore the range of opinions on fairly current events in the latest episode now. Podcasts Fri, 04 May 2012 20:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In the 15th episode since the series originally aired, Randy Goke, Brian Greene, Tom Kolassa, and Rob Hale tackle Global Politics. In the 15th episode since the series originally aired, Randy Goke, Brian Greene, Tom Kolassa, and Rob Hale tackle Global Politics. 01:02:28 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode14 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E14.03-18-2012.NASA.mp3 In this episode of the series, the panel of Brian Greene, Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, and Jake Quinn discuss the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - better known to most as NASA. A single industry capable of being the source of innovation, exploration, understanding, and wonder that drove America to the forefront of the global political and economic landscape. In recent years, we have seen an end to manned missions to the Moon and beyond, the conclusion of the shuttle program, and constant and concise trend of cutting critical funding to keep the agency at the cutting edge. What impact will this have on us as a nation economically, technologically, or even psychologically? Join us as we explore these aspects and more of one of the greatest achievements of our country, and indeed of the species as a whole. Podcasts Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In this episode of the series, the panel of Brian Greene, Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, and Jake Quinn discuss the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - better known to most as NASA. In this episode of the series, the panel of Brian Greene, Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, and Jake Quinn discuss the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - better known to most as NASA. 00:52:46 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode13 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E13.02-26-2012.WarOnDrugs.mp3 This episode features the panel of Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Tom Kolassa, and Brian Greene analyze the ever controversial War on Drugs. Explore the history behind the laws, the propaganda, the research, possible reform, and the far reaching effects of these legislation. Join us for our journey into the gritty politics of prohibition. Podcasts Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:55:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes This episode features the panel of Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Tom Kolassa, and Brian Greene analyze the ever controversial War on Drugs. This episode features the panel of Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, Kyle Bechtle, Tom Kolassa, and Brian Greene analyze the ever controversial War on Drugs. 01:03:42 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode12 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E12.04-15-2012.NetNeutralityPt2.mp3 In the second special episode of the series, panel members Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Adam Borders, Kyle Bechtle, Samanatha Wheless, Matt Johnson, and Jake Quinn bring their focus back once again to Net Neutrality. In similar fashion to the last special on the same subject, new legislation related to the premise is coming up for a vote, but what will our panel have to say this time around? Podcasts Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In the second special episode of the series, panel members Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Adam Borders, Kyle Bechtle, Samanatha Wheless, Matt Johnson, and Jake Quinn bring their focus back once again to Net Neutrality. In the second special episode of the series, panel members Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Adam Borders, Kyle Bechtle, Samanatha Wheless, Matt Johnson, and Jake Quinn bring their focus back once again to Net Neutrality. 01:01:09 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode11 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E11.02-26-2012.VoluntaryEuthanasia.mp3 In this episode, our panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, and Mim Huilman cover the hot button issue of Voluntary Euthanasia. The right to live and the right to die is an understandably emotional issue that is faced by modern society (not just in America, but all across the world). So join our panel as they explore the morality and logistics of this controversial issue. Podcasts Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In this episode, our panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, and Mim Huilman cover the hot button issue of Voluntary Euthanasia. In this episode, our panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Jake Quinn, Brian Greene, and Mim Huilman cover the hot button issue of Voluntary Euthanasia. 00:58:42 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode10 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E10.02-26-2012.Parenting.mp3 Parents of the Community join together to form our panel for Parenting. Join Brian Greene, Robert Hale, Mim Huilman, Jamiee Washburn, Randy Goke as they explore what it is to be a parent in the modern world. Many different parenting styles exist, and each member of the panel will discuss their views on what makes a good or bad parent. The conversation was originally recorded on February 26, 2012. Podcasts Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:45:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Join Brian Greene, Robert Hale, Mim Huilman, Jamiee Washburn, Randy Goke as they explore what it is to be a parent in the modern world. Join Brian Greene, Robert Hale, Mim Huilman, Jamiee Washburn, Randy Goke as they explore what it is to be a parent in the modern world. 01:00:29 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode09 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E09.03-04-2012.HumanRights.mp3 Panel members Brian Greene, Randall Goke, Jake Quinn, Robert Hale, and Sam Wheless take a look at the concept of Human Rights. Just what are human right? When did Human Rights come into existence? How did it become a focal point? What human rights issues still exist today? The panel will look at these questions and more in this edition. The conversation was originally recorded on March 04, 2012. Podcasts Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Panel members Brian Greene, Randall Goke, Jake Quinn, Robert Hale, and Sam Wheless take a look at the concept of Human Rights. Panel members Brian Greene, Randall Goke, Jake Quinn, Robert Hale, and Sam Wheless take a look at the concept of Human Rights. 01:02:40 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode08 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E08.03-04-2012.EnergyCrisis.mp3 In the latest episode of the seires, panel members Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, and Sam Wheless take a look at the increasing issue of the world energy shortage, and how this issue relates to other major issues faced by society (and indeed the species) in the modern era. The conversation was originally recorded on March 04, 2012. Podcasts Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In the latest episode of the seires, panel members Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, and Sam Wheless take a look at the increasing issue of the world energy shortage. In the latest episode of the seires, panel members Kyle Bechtle, Jake Quinn, Alex Huilman, and Sam Wheless take a look at the increasing issue of the world energy shortage. 01:05:04 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode07 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E07.02-19-2012.ClimateChange.mp3 Returning for a brand new series in 2012 with a new theme song, this weeks episode features the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn discuss the implications of Global Climate Change, and further look into humankind and their impact on this naturally occuring process. The conversation was originally recorded on February 19, 2012. Podcasts Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Returning for a brand new series in 2012 with a new theme song, this weeks episode features the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn discuss the implications of Global Climate Change. Returning for a brand new series in 2012 with a new theme song, this weeks episode features the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn discuss the implications of Global Climate Change. 00:58:01 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2012edition/episode06 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2012edition/TheOtherChats.S02E06.01-16-2012.NetNeutrality.mp3 In a special edition of The Other Chats, the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Kyle Bechtle, and Matt Hesseling discuss the importance of Net Neutrality and bring to light details on the controversial legislation, PRO-IP, PIPA, and SOPA respectively, that encompasses this core principle of the Internet as we know it and threatens to tarnish this ultimately unique and powerful resource of the human species. Originally aired as part of our SOPA Blackout Protest on January 18, 2012. Podcasts Wed, 18 Jan 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In a special edition of The Other Chats, the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Kyle Bechtle, and Matt Hesseling discuss the importance of Net Neutrality. In a special edition of The Other Chats, the panel of Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Kyle Bechtle, and Matt Hesseling discuss the importance of Net Neutrality. 01:03:09 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2011edition/episode05 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2011edition/OtherChats.E05.12-16-11.TheAmericanElection.mp3 In the latest episode of, the panel of Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Mim Huilman, and Samanatha Wheless discuss the current American Election. They touch on the actual process of electing officials, the current representatives for our country, the candidates in the current election process, and much more. Grievances are put on the table, and concerns are laid bare in another stimulating edition of The Other Chats. Podcasts Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes In the latest episode of, the panel of Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Mim Huilman, and Samanatha Wheless discuss the current American Election. In the latest episode of, the panel of Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Jake Quinn, Mim Huilman, and Samanatha Wheless discuss the current American Election. 01:02:33 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2011edition/episode04 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2011edition/OtherChats.E04.12-02-11.LogicOfDisbelief.mp3 Returning from a short holiday break, Rob Hale, Randy Goke, Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, and Samanatha Wheless speak out on the logic that governs their disbelief. As the prominent atheists of the Other Family Community, the panel explores the essence of what it means to not believe in a creator and to say I do not know, the issue of morality in the absence of a deity, and even challenge the concept of Religion vs Belief. Among the non-believers there are even fractured views regarding different facets thereof. So, join us once again as we explore another controversial and meaningful topic here on The Other Chats. Podcasts Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Returning from a short holiday break, Rob Hale, Randy Goke, Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, and Samanatha Wheless speak out on the logic that governs their disbelief. Returning from a short holiday break, Rob Hale, Randy Goke, Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, and Samanatha Wheless speak out on the logic that governs their disbelief. 01:09:30 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2011edition/episode03 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2011edition/OtherChats.E03.11-18-11.Religion.mp3 This week, Randy Goke, Tom Kolassa, Brian Greene, Brittany Wheless, and Jake Quinn take a stroll through the philosophy of faith. Are we the product of divine purpose, or did this all come about through chance and the byproduct of the laws of physics? What is it that we believe within out own hearts and minds? Do we follow our beliefs blindly, or do we analyze the world with an open mind and a willingness to adapt? The panel of The Other Chats will look into these questions in what will certainly be only the first part in an ongoing discourse on this always controversial topic. Podcasts Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes This week, Randy Goke, Tom Kolassa, Brian Greene, Brittany Wheless, and Jake Quinn take a stroll through the philosophy of faith. This week, Randy Goke, Tom Kolassa, Brian Greene, Brittany Wheless, and Jake Quinn take a stroll through the philosophy of faith. 01:01:59 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2011edition/episode02 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2011edition/OtherChats.E02.11-12-11.FutureOfTechnology.mp3 In this episode, Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brittany Wheless, Tom Kolassa, and Jake Quinn discuss the advancement of technology and the implications that will have on the human species, cutting edge research in multiple fields that sits on the cusp of public access, and the pitfalls that may and will be faced along the way. Technology clearly has a direct and vast influence on modern human society, as well as the existence of all other creatures on our planet today. So join the next panel of The Other Chats on a journey into the near and far reaching future. Podcasts Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brittany Wheless, Tom Kolassa, and Jake Quinn discuss the advancement of technology and the implications that will have on the human species. Alex Huilman, Samanatha Wheless, Brittany Wheless, Tom Kolassa, and Jake Quinn discuss the advancement of technology and the implications that will have on the human species. 01:00:52 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/podcasts/otherchats/archive/2011edition/episode01 http://www.othermediaproductions.com/media/podcasts/theotherchats/2011edition/OtherChats.E01.11-04-11.FutureOfMankind.mp3 In the debut episode of the new series, Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Tom Kolassa, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn explore some of the possible paths that humanity might take in the coming years - and discuss the potential chances the species has for long term survival in the cosmos. From the colonization of other celestial bodies, to the political unrest in America, to comparisons of the American and Canadian tax and medical systems, to potential extinction events - the first panel of The Other Chats covers a broad spectrum to get the series started. Podcasts Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0500 OtherChats @ OtherMediaProductions Yes Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Tom Kolassa, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn explore some of the possible paths that humanity might take in the coming years. Alex Huilman, Brian Greene, Samanatha Wheless, Tom Kolassa, Robert Hale, and Jake Quinn explore some of the possible paths that humanity might take in the coming years. 00:57:31