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Bobo's Void

By Bobo Matjila

a space to spiral and explore philosophy and the absurd world that we live in, in a way that's accessible, fun and easy to digest.
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Bobo's VoidDec 17, 2020

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how to be an adult

how to be an adult

hello sweet peaches,



this week we're talking about what it really takes to set aside our childish ways and grow into full sized adults (on the inside an outside). we unpack all the insidious obstacles to adulthood and some of the things we can all do to find the courage to leave Plato's childish cave.

Mar 29, 202408:34
should we have kids? l parenting and the pursuit of perfection

should we have kids? l parenting and the pursuit of perfection

help us decide if we are 'good enough' to bring bring sentient life into this world - and let us know, are YOU good enough to be a parent? why or why not?


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Mar 13, 202420:16
do we need religion to survive?

do we need religion to survive?

hello sweet pumpkins,



this week we're talking about the ways that secularism has failed us. we talk about the utility of religion and the implications of its absence. we imagine what a new religion might look like, and where the future of spirituality is headed.


Feb 29, 202412:47
when should you cut off your family?

when should you cut off your family?

hello sweet peaches,



this week we're talking about family! we talk about the new age rejection of family (as shown by anti-baby protests in south korea), and the rise of the DINKS (or DINKWADs, for those with dogs). We question whether the constructs of marriage and the nuclear family are outdated,  And; we answer the age old question: how do you deal with difficult family members?
let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Feb 09, 202424:39
reimagining therapy

reimagining therapy

thank you for watching! for the full episode, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reimagining-92627398?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

This week we explore the question: what would healing look like in a world that values mental wellbeing?

we discuss some of the (macro and micro) obstacles that get in the way of accessible and effective healing and we unpack a few steps we could take as a culture to get us all closer to holistic health.

as usual, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

Nov 25, 202338:40
genocide is bad (a controversial episode)

genocide is bad (a controversial episode)

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thank you for watching!

Oct 17, 202326:02
are you in a trauma bond?

are you in a trauma bond?

hello sweet peaches, this week we're talking about all the insidious ways trauma shows up and slowly corrodes loving relationships. we discuss some of the signs that you're in a trauma bond as well as the ways society and its institutions encourage (and even glorify) these toxic dynamics.


Oct 07, 202318:15
how to not f*ck up your kids
Sep 12, 202332:31
barbie and the gender wars
Aug 10, 202320:14
your mind is ruining your life
Jul 28, 202326:45
jonah hill, therapy talk, and the moral dilemma of body count expectations
Jul 16, 202311:48
the submersible disaster, and other musings about white people
Jul 01, 202301:20:09
should love be easy?
Jun 06, 202315:30
the friendship recession
May 26, 202317:13
how to not let money ruin your relationships
May 22, 202323:37
are selfish people happier?

are selfish people happier?

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May 12, 202358:50
unpacking the epidemic of situationships
Mar 18, 202316:33
dealing with existential anxiety
Mar 10, 202322:01
[debate] should we give everyone free money? unpacking the pros and cons of UBI

[debate] should we give everyone free money? unpacking the pros and cons of UBI

hello sweet angels,

this week, we're back with a debate episode! The topic: Is UBI the bad bitch she claims to be?

would our lives be better or worse if we eradicated labour and just gave everyone free money? But more importantly, we discuss what the most important elements are in creating a life worth living.

as usual, let us know your thoughts!

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Mar 04, 202319:09
are you psychic or just mentally ill?

are you psychic or just mentally ill?

hello sweet pumpkins,

this week we're talking about our minds ... and all the weird and wonderful things it does to cope with reality.
are you psychic/gifted/spiritually attuned ... or just mentally ill? and where do we draw the line between spirituality and psychosis?

we talk about the ways that illness is socially and culturally defined by the environments that mold us. we unpack the reasons people tend towards spiritual beliefs/practices, and we discuss the ultimate question: do people need delusion to cope with reality?

as usual, we'd love to hear your thoughts! comment down below and let us know what you think :)

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Feb 25, 202314:43
why white people don't season their food, and other musings about art
Feb 11, 202343:60
can men and women ever be friends?
Feb 01, 202320:45
can AI save humanity from climate change?

can AI save humanity from climate change?

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Jan 24, 202323:09
answering your questions l emotionally unavailable men

answering your questions l emotionally unavailable men

this week, we're unpacking your dilemmas. In this particular dilemma, we talk about why so many women end up with emotionally unavailable men.

we unpack this problem from an evo-psych perspective, a trauma perspective and a socio-political perspective. hope you enjoy!

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Jan 16, 202311:20
who is your soul mate?

who is your soul mate?

hello sweet angels,

this week we're talking about soul mates! what is a soul mate and why do we need one (or so desperately long for one)?

we unpack our deeply existential desires for safety, understanding and intimacy, and how that relates to (our equally) deeply existential desire to bring life into the world.

we interrogate the extent to which our deepest impulses are 'natural' vs 'toxic' and the moral implications of pursuing those impulses.

as usual, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Dec 31, 202218:50
the reality of turning 30

the reality of turning 30

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Hello sweet peaches!

this week’s episode is near and dear to my heart - because it’s about the tumultuous (and surprisingly relieving) journey of aging

next year I turn 30! and I have a lot to say about it

we discuss the pleasures and sorrows of becoming older, we unpack society’s nonsensical attachment to youth and we take a deeper look at how age affects us culturally, politically and psychosomatically.

as usual, we’d love to hear your thoughts down below! Thank you for listening 💗

Dec 23, 202222:07
[heated debate] how to leave the matrix

[heated debate] how to leave the matrix

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Dec 19, 202227:21
how to stay together

how to stay together

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hello sweet peaches

this week we're talking about long-term love. we unpack Michelle Obama's interview where she talks about her relationship with Barrack and the struggles of navigating long-term love.

we debate the difference between teaching someone how to love you vs mothering men in your relationships. we discuss the difference between struggle love vs sincere love. and so much more!

As usual, I'd love to hear your thoughts. comment down below and let us know what you think :)

Dec 02, 202240:37
getting to the root of mental illness

getting to the root of mental illness

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Nov 08, 202224:51
why does god let bad things happen?

why does god let bad things happen?

hello sweet aliens!

get your edibles out! this week we spiral. we try to get to the bottom of who started the big bang, and most importantly why??

we discuss the big question: which is more significant - your birth or your death?

and we unpack god's relationship with the devil. do they hate each other or do they love each other?

i would love love love to hear your thoughts down below.

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Oct 07, 202214:22
is cheating an act of love?

is cheating an act of love?

hello sweet jellybeans!

following the adam levine controversy, this week we take a deep dive into the act of infidelity. can cheating ever be morally justified? can we take the conversation further and argue that cheating can *sometimes* be an act of love, or is it always abhorrent??  

we talk about the role of honesty in our romantic relationships and discuss the extent to which honesty strengthens vs harms love.  as always, I'd love to hear ur thoughts below. i've emotionally prepared to be roasted for my takes in this episode hehe.  *sending you luv*

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Sep 24, 202220:37
social media and the death of friendship

social media and the death of friendship

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BONUS EPISODE THIS WEEK! (woo!)

this week we're discussing social media and all of the insidious ways that it's killing us and our communities.

we dive into the ways that social media affects how we perceive ourselves and others, as well as the ways it's changed our priorities ... and our skin suits. but most importantly, we take a look at the collapse of friendship and how that's coincided with the rise of the vertical screen.

Sep 16, 202211:32
roasting queen elizabeth for 35 minutes
Sep 12, 202213:08
where do we go after we die?
Dec 30, 202110:18
lessons we learnt from magic mushrooms
Sep 21, 202123:43
am i too broken to find love?
Aug 31, 202118:08
have we destroyed our capacity to love?
Aug 20, 202127:37
the problem with safe spaces
Jul 01, 202135:44
euthanasia: the right to die

euthanasia: the right to die

this week, we're talking about the ins and outs of voluntary assisted dying and euthanasia. I have a greaatttt chat with Abbey Egan, who is working alongside a charity called 'dying with dignity' to help legalize voluntary assisted dying in Australia, New South Wales.

We talk about the ethics surrounding the choice to die in the medical field. We unpack the burden of freedom that comes with such a choice. And we dissect what it really means to die with dignity, and how the stigma attached to death keeps us from achieving this.
enjoy!!

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Mar 01, 202135:35
love is humble
Feb 07, 202114:02
the inherent whiteness of psychology and therapy
Jan 08, 202130:42
is god a narcissist?
Dec 23, 202033:45
the sorrows and pleasures of romantic love

the sorrows and pleasures of romantic love

this week, i have a veryyy in-depth, insightful and (painfully) honest conversation with Lave Gallo, about the pleasures and sorrows of romantic love. we talk about the inherent incompatibilities between cis-het men and women. we talk about the tension between desire and stability. AND; we discuss all the various ways that love takes forms in ways that are both healthy and unhealthy. All of this and more in an extraaa long episode. enjoy!

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Dec 17, 202023:13
to live or not to live
Dec 02, 202028:53
growing up in a cult

growing up in a cult

this week's episode is sooo juicy! I talk to donavon about his experience of growing up in a cult and how that's shaped his music, politics, and relationship to self and death. We talk about the benefits and downfalls of religion and cults. And; we dissect the psychology of people who join vs people who start cults.  enjoy!  TO LISTEN TO THE REST OF THE EPISODE, SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON: www.patreon.com/bobosvoid

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Nov 18, 202033:54
the life of a sex worker
Nov 10, 202020:37
is love inherently painful?
Oct 24, 202030:09
is anyone actually free?
Oct 18, 202025:14
should we abolish prisons?
Oct 11, 202049:48
i was raised by a narcissist
Oct 06, 202017:55