June 30, 2026
The wizards interview Robert Wright on his book, "The God Test," debating AI's evolution-like growth, transformative potential, and global risks.
June 16, 2026
From the psychology of 'simps' to the philosophy of mystics, this episode explores unrequited love and metaphysical inquiry.
May 26, 2026
Very Bad Wizards tier-ranks philosophical thought experiments, debating which ones enlighten and which ones have done more harm than good.
May 12, 2026
Wizards critique Richard Dawkins' take on AI consciousness and explore the uncanny horror of identity in Jorge Luis Borges's story, "The Other."
April 28, 2026
This episode features a contrarian debate on overrated films and a deep dive into Plato's "Crito," exploring justice and social contracts.
April 14, 2026
The hosts critique a paper on philosophical "facts" and dissect Gogol's surreal story, "The Overcoat," exploring its ambiguous themes.
March 31, 2026
Is monogamy immoral? This episode tackles a provocative paper and contrasts the West's view of suffering with holistic cultural frameworks.
March 17, 2026
Hosts plan their listener-voted tournament, then dive deep into *Sicario* (2015), dissecting its masterful tension and critique of the drug war.
February 24, 2026
A deep dive into Flannery O'Connor's "Good Country People," exploring nihilism and grace, plus a bizarre case study of sexsomnia.
February 10, 2026
VBW hosts rank college majors from S-tier (Philosophy, English) to D-tier (Economics, Chemistry) in a definitive, vibes-based list.
January 27, 2026
Exploring online dating pitfalls for conspiracy theorists and Mircea Eliade's concept of sacred, cyclical time vs. our modern, linear existence.
January 13, 2026
The hosts critique a study on swearing and strength before exploring Mircea Eliade's concepts of sacred vs. profane space and their modern relevance.
December 23, 2025
Debating truth in nonfiction via the Oliver Sacks scandal & questioning divine morality through Plato's classic Euthyphro dilemma.
December 9, 2025
A tale of two psychologies: The absurd 'Batman effect' on prosocial behavior vs. William James’s profound 'Stream of Thought' chapter.
