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Reason, Skepticism, and Mysticism - Commentaries on OPAR 24

The Don Watkins ShowNov 01, 2020

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Building the builders with Gena Gorlin

Building the builders with Gena Gorlin

Gena Gorlin is a licensed psychologist, podcaster, and publisher of the newsletter "Building the Builders."

Subscribe to "Building the Builders": https://genagorlin.substack.com/

Subscribe to the "Founders Mindset Podcast": https://www.joinef.com/stories/podcast-series/the-founders-mindset/

Mar 18, 202257:56
How to Make a Living as a Writer with Joanna Penn

How to Make a Living as a Writer with Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn is a New York Times bestselling author with over 30 books, including How to Make a Living with Your Writing. She's also the host of The Creative Penn podcast.

Joanna's website - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

Sign up for my newsletter, Chapter 1,  where I break down the first chapter of mysteries and thrillers to figure out how they hook us—or why they fail to. https://firstchapter.substack.com/ 

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Jan 25, 202247:28
Story Grid with Shawn Coyne

Story Grid with Shawn Coyne

My debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/

Shawn Coyne is a thirty year book-publishing veteran. He's acquired, edited, published or represented works from everyone from Michael Connelly and David Mamet to Don Winslow and Betty White. During his years as an editor at the Big Five publishing houses, as an independent publisher, as a literary agent both at a major Hollywood talent agency and as head of Genre Management Inc., and as a bestselling co-writer and ghostwriter, Coyne created a methodology called The Story Grid to teach the editing craft.

Story Grid - https://storygrid.com/

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Dec 16, 202158:03
The Art of Art with Sandra J. Shaw

The Art of Art with Sandra J. Shaw

My debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase.  https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/ 

Sandra J. Shaw is a sculptor, art historian, and lecturer, who has studied art and its history for over thirty years. She is the author of "Windows on Humanity: A History of How Art Reflects Our Ideas About Our Lives & World."  

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Humanity-History-Reflects-Ideas/dp/B098WBJ77L/ 

Sandra's website: https://www.sandrajshaw.com/ 

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Dec 09, 202156:49
Inside Baseball with Jack Fritz

Inside Baseball with Jack Fritz

My debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/

Jack Fritz is a sports broadcaster and co-host of the Philadelphia Phillies podcast High Hopes. 

Listen to High Hopes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-hopes-a-phillies-podcast/id1304311183

Follow Jack Fritz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackFritzWIP

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Dec 01, 202151:02
Stories in Paint with Luc Travers

Stories in Paint with Luc Travers

My debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/ 

Luc Travers is the author of "Touching the Art" and an art guide.  

On the Eve of her Wedding, by Antonio Mancini. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/on-the-eve-of-her-wedding-antonio-mancini/3wEUJ4U2QKVAOA?hl=en 

Kickstarter for Luc's book "Stories in Paint" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luctravers/stories-in-paint?ref=project_build

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Nov 16, 202101:01:04
How to write a novel (that rocks)

How to write a novel (that rocks)

My debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase

In this episode, I talk the novel's editor, Randy Surles, about how we took a promising draft and turned it into the best thriller you'll read this year. We delve deep into the Story Grid methodology we used to write and edit the book, and share just a ton of great insights about what goes in to taking a book from bad to good and good to great.

You can find more about Randy's work at randysurles.com.

You can learn more about Story Grid at storygrid.com

Nov 10, 202101:05:35
So you want to be a screenwriter?

So you want to be a screenwriter?

Don Watkins talks to aspiring screenwriter Clytze about what it takes to launch a successful writing career.   

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Sep 17, 202101:04:34
The Self-Made Manifesto

The Self-Made Manifesto

Don Watkins discusses his book in progress, "The Self-Made Manifesto."  

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Sep 10, 202101:00:20
From Crime Fighter to Crime Writer with Jeffrey James Higgins

From Crime Fighter to Crime Writer with Jeffrey James Higgins

Jeffrey James Higgins is a former reporter, retired supervisory special agent with the DEA, and author of the thriller, "Furious."  

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Sep 10, 202156:04
The Value of Philosophy with Aaron Smith

The Value of Philosophy with Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith is an Instructor at the Ayn Rand Institute's Objectivist Academic Center  

The Objectivist Academic Center - https://courses.aynrand.org/objectivist-academic-center/ 

Aaron Smith on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PhilosophySmith 

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May 18, 202101:05:30
My first writing teacher

My first writing teacher

Brooke Nelson was my high school journalism teacher, and my first major writing influence. 

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May 11, 202101:03:16
The Art of Learning with Paul Taske

The Art of Learning with Paul Taske

Paul Taske is an attorney. You can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Paul_Taske  

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May 03, 202101:05:19
Education and Learning with Matt Bateman

Education and Learning with Matt Bateman

Matt Bateman is Vice President of Pedagogy at Higher Ground, which is "dedicated to mainstreaming and modernizing Montessori education."

Higher Ground - https://www.tohigherground.com/

Matt Bateman on Twitter - @mbateman

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Apr 15, 202155:30
The Art of Writing with Keith Lockitch

The Art of Writing with Keith Lockitch

Keith Lockitch is Vice President of Education and a Senior Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute.

Keith's bio - https://ari.aynrand.org/experts/keith-lockitch/

The Objectivist Academic Center - https://courses.aynrand.org/objectivist-academic-center/

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Apr 09, 202101:01:27
The Art of Speaking with Bob Ewing

The Art of Speaking with Bob Ewing

Bob Ewing is a communications coach and founder of the Ewing School. 

The Ewing School - https://www.theewingschool.com/

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Apr 05, 202159:34
Judging Art - Commentaries on OPAR 52
Apr 01, 202111:42
Romanticism - Commentaries on OPAR 51
Mar 30, 202131:48
Philosophy and Art - Commentaries on OPAR 50
Mar 30, 202128:14
The Anticapitalist Mentality - Commentaries on OPAR 49

The Anticapitalist Mentality - Commentaries on OPAR 49

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.     

This episode covers "Opposition to Capitalism as Dependent on Bad Epistemology" from Chapter 11.     

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Mar 30, 202117:56
Capitalism and Objectivity - Commentaries on OPAR 48
Mar 28, 202128:28
The Moral Case for Capitalism - Commentaries on OPAR 47
Mar 24, 202112:38
Harry Binswanger on the Art of Thinking

Harry Binswanger on the Art of Thinking

Harry Binswanger is the author of "How We Know."  

Harry Binswanger Letter - https://www.hbletter.com/  

"How We Know" by Harry Binswanger - https://www.amazon.com/How-Know-Epistemology-Objectivist-Foundation/dp/1493753142/  

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Mar 24, 202101:16:16
Storytelling with Corey Mandell

Storytelling with Corey Mandell

Corey Mandell is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, and one of the most influential screenwriting teachers in the world.   

Corey's Professional Screenwriting and Television Writing Workshop - https://coreymandell.net/professional-screenwriting-and-television-writing/ 

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Mar 11, 202154:39
Government - Commentaries on OPAR 46
Mar 10, 202136:35
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out with Steffen Henne

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out with Steffen Henne

Steffen Henne is Head of Research at the Center for Industrial Progress.  

"How bad are solar and wind?" - https://youtu.be/bcdsiHT0iOo​ 

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Mar 09, 202101:03:11
Individual Rights - Commentaries on OPAR 45
Feb 28, 202139:45
Sex as Metaphysical - Commentaries on OPAR 44

Sex as Metaphysical - Commentaries on OPAR 44

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.

This episode covers "Sex as Metaphysical" from Chapter 9.

Objectivism Through Induction on Sex by Leonard Peikoff - https://youtu.be/-jDCItWY5a8

Yaron Brook vs. Jordan Peterson on love and romance - https://youtu.be/lAKjvpvH53I

Analysis of Atlas Shrugged:—Supplement on Love and Sex - https://youtu.be/mF15DkucDog

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Feb 27, 202126:54
Happiness - Commentaries OPAR 43

Happiness - Commentaries OPAR 43

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.  

This episode covers "Happiness as the Normal Condition of Man" from Chapter 9.  

Taking Your Happiness Seriously (Dave Rubin Interview with Tara Smith) - https://youtu.be/dCp8i90Pr4c 

Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness: Insights from Ayn Rand's Ethics (Greg Salmieri) - https://youtu.be/bVZJMdMpib8 

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Feb 26, 202136:32
The psychology of the super-rich with Rainer Zitelmann

The psychology of the super-rich with Rainer Zitelmann

Rainer Zitelmann is the author of "The Wealth Elite: A groundbreaking study of the psychology of the super rich."  

Website: https://www.rainer-zitelmann.com/  

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Feb 25, 202159:42
Virtue as Practical - Commentaries on OPAR 42

Virtue as Practical - Commentaries on OPAR 42

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.  

This episode covers "Virtue as Practical" from Chapter 9.  

"The Moral and the Practical" by Onkar Ghate -  https://youtu.be/y29T0ETrmns 

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Feb 16, 202124:52
The Evil of Force - Commentaries on OPAR 41

The Evil of Force - Commentaries on OPAR 41

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.  

This episode covers "'The Initiation of Physical Force as Evil" from Chapter 8.  

"Individual Rights: The Bridge Between Morality and Politics" by Onkar Ghate -  https://youtu.be/YuFzTM0odqQ  

"Objectivism Through Induction: The Evil of Initiating Physical Force" by Leonard Peikoff - https://youtu.be/yYmMA91PTmg  

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Feb 12, 202132:43
Jeff Britting on the Joy of Creating

Jeff Britting on the Joy of Creating

Jeff Britting is an writer, artist, musician, and an archivist at the Ayn Rand Archives. He is author of the 2004 short biography "Ayn Rand."   

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Feb 02, 202101:01:07
The Virtue of Pride - Commentaries on OPAR 40

The Virtue of Pride - Commentaries on OPAR 40

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.  

This episode covers "'Pride as Moral Ambitiousness" from Chapter 8.  

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Jan 27, 202141:33
The Virtue of Productiveness - Commentaries on OPAR 39

The Virtue of Productiveness - Commentaries on OPAR 39

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.

This episode covers "'Productiveness as the Adjustment of Nature to Man" from Chapter 8.

Productive Achievement: Man's "Noblest Activity" - https://youtu.be/0HLe7jonMGI

Creating Your Hierarchy of Values - https://donswriting.medium.com/creating-your-hierarchy-of-values-4d30f40349f0

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Jan 19, 202133:60
Relishing Romanticism with Kirk Barbera

Relishing Romanticism with Kirk Barbera

Kirk Barbera is the co-host of Surprised by Art and Founder of Troubadour Magazine.

Troubadour Magazine - https://www.troubadourmag.com/

Surprised by Art #10 "Struggle" W/Guest Don Watkins - https://www.troubadourmag.com/post/surprised-by-art-10-struggle-w-guest-don-watkins

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Jan 18, 202101:05:36
The Virtue of Justice - Commentaries on OPAR 38

The Virtue of Justice - Commentaries on OPAR 38

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.

This episode covers "'Justice as Rationality in the Evaluation of Men" from Chapter 8.

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Jan 08, 202136:48
Onkar Ghate on Learning and Living Objectivism
Jan 04, 202158:59
The Virtue of Honesty - Commentaries on OPAR 37

The Virtue of Honesty - Commentaries on OPAR 37

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.        

This episode covers "'Honesty as the Rejection of Unreality" from Chapter 8.    

Earning Your Own Trust: The Psychology of Honesty by Gena Gorlin - https://youtu.be/9S-gXf1x-YU

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Dec 11, 202057:53
The Virtue of Integrity - Commentaries on OPAR 36
Dec 09, 202042:17
The Virtue of Independence - Commentaries on OPAR 35

The Virtue of Independence - Commentaries on OPAR 35

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.      

This episode covers "'Independence as a Primary Orientation to Reality, Not to Other Men" from Chapter 8.  

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Dec 06, 202047:43
Values as Objective - Commentaries on OPAR 34

Values as Objective - Commentaries on OPAR 34

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.    

This episode covers "'Values as Objective" from Chapter 7.

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Dec 03, 202052:48
NEW NAME: The Don Watkins Show

NEW NAME: The Don Watkins Show

I've changed the name of the podcast to reflect the wider scope of issues I want to cover. Listen in for a bit about my plans for 2021, what will change, and what won't. 

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Dec 01, 202007:13
The Morality of Sacrifice - Commentaries on OPAR 33

The Morality of Sacrifice - Commentaries on OPAR 33

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.    

This episode covers Ayn Rand's analysis of the morality of self-sacrifice.   

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Nov 29, 202052:33
The Virtue of Selfishness - Commentaries on OPAR 32
Nov 28, 202051:25
Peter Schwartz on the Tyranny of Need

Peter Schwartz on the Tyranny of Need

Peter Schwartz is the author of “In Defense of Selfishness: Why the Code of Self-Sacrifice is Unjust and Destructive.” In this episode, we discuss the clash between altruism and freedom, how “the public interest” whitewashes sacrifice, and how to become a better thinker and writer.   

In Defense of Selfishness - https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Selfishness-Self-Sacrifice-Unjust-Destructive-ebook/dp/B00PF7820S/  

Peter Schwartz's website - http://peterschwartz.com/  

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Nov 23, 202001:11:17
Reason and Rationality, Evasion and Evil - Commentaries on OPAR 31
Nov 22, 202059:09
Man's Life as the Standard of Value - Commentaries on OPAR 30

Man's Life as the Standard of Value - Commentaries on OPAR 30

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.     

This episode covers "'Man's Life as the Standard of Moral Value" from Chapter 7.    

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Nov 20, 202035:01
Values and Life - Commentaries on OPAR 29

Values and Life - Commentaries on OPAR 29

Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.     

This episode covers "'Life' as the Essential Root of 'Value'" from Chapter 7.    

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Nov 19, 202030:60
Alex Epstein on the Art of Communication

Alex Epstein on the Art of Communication

Alex Epstein is the author of "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels." In this episode, we discuss the pleasure of reading and producing good writing, the value of focusing on a single issue for over a decade, and how to leverage others' expertise.   

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Nov 17, 202001:08:24