The podcast episodes explore the concept of hedonism and its relationship to various philosophical, cultural, and economic systems.

In Philebus by Plato ~ Full Audiobook, one of the key positions examined and critiqued is the ethical view of hedonism, equating the good with pleasure alone.

The episode Starbucks Communism: Consumerism & Austerity in Communism and Capitalism discusses the complex relationship between capitalism, communism, and the modern iteration of "Starbucks Communism", where communism is combined with consumerism and hedonism.

The episode Austerity is the New Hedonism delves into the emerging trend of austerity as a new form of hedonism and status signaling in contemporary society, contrasting it with the prevalence of runaway hedonism.

The episode Why is Self Control Sinful to Progressives? critiques how modern progressive culture glorifies losing self-control and pursuing pleasure/happiness as the highest aim in life, in contrast with historical and conservative values around self-mastery and finding meaning by improving future generations.