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Bored To Death Podcast

Bored To Death Podcast

By Heath Ovens

This is a podcast about everything. ENJOY.
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Guns and the Uvalde shooting: An open dialogue

Bored To Death Podcast Jun 05, 2022

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Guns and the Uvalde shooting: An open dialogue

Guns and the Uvalde shooting: An open dialogue

I've taken my time over the last week to slowly and methodically think this through and here's what I got for you...talk, listen, empathize. The paradox of emotion is that it can either ignite grease focus and be a catalyst for change or it can completely shut us down or throw us wildly off course. Please remember that.  

Jun 05, 202201:50:14
FOOOOOOOOOOD!

FOOOOOOOOOOD!

We discuss the state of food in America and how it is affecting us.

Jun 04, 202201:36:38
More #alpha thoughts

More #alpha thoughts

Some more thoughts on being alpha.

Nov 11, 202107:31
ALPHA?

ALPHA?

I wax thoughts on being alpha, giving, receiving and other things in our personality disorder existence.

Nov 10, 202128:50
SMALL THINGS MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES

SMALL THINGS MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES

Using the stories of Ignaz Semelweis and a New York City Polio outbreak in 1916 we can see how small things truly make all the difference.

Oct 31, 202125:11
SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKUPS

SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKUPS

CLEAN PEEPS OUT OF YO LIFE!

Oct 22, 202109:14
GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Getting real about goals and accountability.

Oct 21, 202123:58
VETERAN SUICIDE...HOW WE PREVENT IT

VETERAN SUICIDE...HOW WE PREVENT IT

THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON VETERAN SUICIDE AND THE WAYS WE CAN COME TOGETHER TO PREVENT IT.

Aug 31, 202150:29
TALKIN BOUT LOVE

TALKIN BOUT LOVE

TALKIN BOUT LOVE AND RAM DASS!!!!!

Jul 16, 202140:20
GUESS WHO'S BACK?!

GUESS WHO'S BACK?!

I go into details about challenges.... my mental and physical prep for this years rhino challenge and my 2 favorite new books "Man Uncivilized" by Traver Boehm and "Sovereignty" by Ryan Michler. ENJOY

Jun 30, 202101:20:30
BE A MAN!

BE A MAN!

What does that even mean???? In this episode I take a look at just what exactly we are doing as men to be more masculine, be a better lover and EMBRACE her strength to increase our own.



May 27, 202141:20
RABIES: EPISODE 3

RABIES: EPISODE 3

FRIENDS! In episode 3 we take a shift and discuss some of the WHACK treatments for rabies in ancient times and just how medicine was practiced thousands of years ago!

May 21, 202151:52
RABIES: EPISODE II THE SAGA CONTINUES

RABIES: EPISODE II THE SAGA CONTINUES

FRIENDS!!! In this thrilling episode we dive deeper into the history of the virus!

May 21, 202101:08:19
RABIES: A 500 PART SERIES ON THE END OF THE WORLD

RABIES: A 500 PART SERIES ON THE END OF THE WORLD

Helllllllllllo Bored To Deathers????Today we are rocking episode 1 of many about the mysterious, fascinating and incredibly Lethal Rabies virus! In todays episode I walk you through a brief history and some of the super cool lore that surrounds this potential civilization ender...because we didn't have enough to be terrified about already! ENJOY






Apr 30, 202127:08
HEY ELVIS! WE GOTTA WIN THIS RACE!

HEY ELVIS! WE GOTTA WIN THIS RACE!

Race seems to encompass everything now, but  perhaps it always has... The "race" to make everything "racial" though has both fortunate and unfortunate consequences. Does reporting on the race of criminals help us solve a problem or does it create a bigger one? Is being attracted to people of different races "fetishizing",  "dehumanizing" and all about power dynamics OR does that have nothing to do with it and you just know who you like to fuck or get fucked by? In typical BORED TO DEATH FASHION I discuss these topics and many others. Please join me! 

Mar 31, 202101:00:01
WHY MOVEMENTS FAIL...AND HOW YOU CAN BE THE REASON THEY DON'T

WHY MOVEMENTS FAIL...AND HOW YOU CAN BE THE REASON THEY DON'T

TRAGEDY, STRESS, NEED AND INTENSE FOCUS ALL NEED TO CONVERGE FOR CHANGE TO OCCUR. WHEN WE MISS ONE, SOME OR ALL OUR MOVEMENTS FAIL. BORED TO DEATH takes a look at our history, reality and most important our ability to make a real movement revolutionary by resisting the one thing we are most susceptible to...DISTRACTION. #HATEHASNOPLACEHERE 

Mar 21, 202101:06:48
HOMELESS IN AMERICA

HOMELESS IN AMERICA

The common denominator between ourselves and the homeless is that WE ARE ALL AMERICANS. Let's treat this problem as such. 

Mar 15, 202141:05
I'M LOST WITHOUT CHRIS AND LUKE: A ONESOME THAT SHOULD BE A THREESOME.

I'M LOST WITHOUT CHRIS AND LUKE: A ONESOME THAT SHOULD BE A THREESOME.

I wax nostalgic about last week, finish up the my thoughts on cancel culture and spew random thoughts in typical BORED TO DEATH FASHION.

Mar 07, 202153:20
CANCEL CULTURE: A VIEW FROM THE COWARDLY CENTER

CANCEL CULTURE: A VIEW FROM THE COWARDLY CENTER

This is a hard, fair look at the phenomenon known as "cancel culture". Is it new? Is it right? How do we move forward in a way that legitimizes views contrary to the populous? This is raw and completely uncensored which is just how this conversation should take place. You guys rock...EVERY...SINGLE...ONE...OF...YOU. 









Mar 03, 202101:29:30
Concussions And Race Part II: Uncomfortable Truths

Concussions And Race Part II: Uncomfortable Truths

Thank you again for joining me in a continued discussion that takes a deeper dive into how the National Football League allegedly uses "Racial Norming" in concussion settlements, the potential social pitfalls of this in society and how we can think more critically about it.

Feb 21, 202154:58
Concussions And Race: How The NFL Got It Wrong

Concussions And Race: How The NFL Got It Wrong

"Racial Norming" in medicine has long been used as a diagnostic "shortcut" for clinicians, but has the NFL taken it too far in it's use for determining cognitive decline in black players? We take a deeper look at the recent allegations against the NFL stating black players are less intelligent than white players, thus must show a greater degree of cognitive decline for disability compensation. Welcome back to Bored To Death.
Feb 15, 202142:41
Bored to Death - S6E2 - Ridiculously Juvenile Humor and a Serious Subject

Bored to Death - S6E2 - Ridiculously Juvenile Humor and a Serious Subject

Welcome back everyone! Thank you for tuning into another episode of Bored to Death. This one is a bit more serious, but we feel it's a worthwhile discussion. Not everything in this world can be excessive drinking and dick jokes, although I'm sure you'll find both of those in this episode as well. Please grab a drink and join us! Cheers.

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Oct 20, 202001:44:55
Bored to Death - S6E1 - Breastfeeding, Jimmy Buffet is an Amateur Drinker, and the Painkiller

Bored to Death - S6E1 - Breastfeeding, Jimmy Buffet is an Amateur Drinker, and the Painkiller

Welcome back loyal fans! We're assuming that's all we have left after our extended absence. Thanks for joining us again as we discuss old Will Ferrell comedy sketches, the proper way to enjoy a margarita, and breastfeeding in public. If this is your first time listening, we apologize in advance. We would encourage you to listen to some of our other episodes, but they're pretty much all the same. Either way, please grab a drink and join us! Cheers!

Oct 01, 202057:16
Bored to Death - S5E3 - Dry Humping, Bigfoot Trailer Parks, and the Rhino Challenge

Bored to Death - S5E3 - Dry Humping, Bigfoot Trailer Parks, and the Rhino Challenge

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! We're back and ready to tackle next weekend's Rhino Challenge! Please join us for wandering conversations about picking up trash, a rare Bigfoot massacre, and waxing nostalgic about dry humping. Cheers! 

Aug 24, 202001:05:55
Bored to Death - S5E2 - A good dry martini, what returning your shopping cart says about you as a human being, and the #rhinochallenge.

Bored to Death - S5E2 - A good dry martini, what returning your shopping cart says about you as a human being, and the #rhinochallenge.

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! Thank you for staying with us during our prolonged absence. We have been the opposite of bored to death as we have been working on Ovens' brainchild, the #rhinochallenge. Tune in to this episode to hear what it is, who and what it benefits, and why we're doing it! Also we mix up a very solid dry martini. So please mix yourself a maritini, press play, and enjoy. Cheers!

Jul 30, 202001:26:16
Bored to Death - S5E1 - Ovens is On One, Nice Guys, and In Loving Memory

Bored to Death - S5E1 - Ovens is On One, Nice Guys, and In Loving Memory

Welcome to Season 5! We've been doing this for a year-ish now and we can't tell you how grateful we are to all our listeners. This wouldn't be the same without you! Thanks for joining us again as we discuss another section of the book "Man Uncivilized" by Traver Boehm. We highly recommend this read if you don't mind having your conceptions and views on men challenged. Please grab a drink and take this journey with us. Cheers!

Jun 24, 202001:17:08
Bored to Death - S4E5 - Holistic Body, Mind, and Soul Care with Ikon Health and Fitness

Bored to Death - S4E5 - Holistic Body, Mind, and Soul Care with Ikon Health and Fitness

Welcome back guys! It's been crazy but we've tracked down the guys from Ikon Health and Fitness and we get their thoughts on everything from BCAA's to sleep to stress management. Please grab a drink (a healthy one if you like, King and I we're drinking Tequila Sunrises during this episode) and join us while we all learn how to take better care of ourselves. Cheers!

Turns out if you're into health and wellness we have a couple sponsors that specialize in that sort of thing. Check out FNXfit.com for all your supplement needs and visit Flexliving.net to make that booty pop!

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Jun 08, 202001:46:21
Bored to Death - S4E4 - King is Going to Die and We Learn More About VETPAW

Bored to Death - S4E4 - King is Going to Die and We Learn More About VETPAW

Thanks for joining us for the second part of our interview with VETPAW co-founder and President, Ryan Tate! We talk a lot more about what it takes to do the job they do and how they do it. To get the full story in order check out S4E3 first to hear the first part of the interview.  Check out the link in the description to learn more or donate to the cause. Cheers.

Learn more about the cause and how to donate at vetpaw.org.

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May 23, 202040:45
Bored to Death - Season 4E3 - King is Old, Ovens is Getting Botox, and VETPAW Rocks

Bored to Death - Season 4E3 - King is Old, Ovens is Getting Botox, and VETPAW Rocks

Welcome back to Bored to Death! Thanks for joining us on one of our favorite episodes. We got the chance to interview Ryan Tate the President and co-founder of VETPAW, Veterans Empowered To Protect African Wildlife. We get to talk about their origins, their mission, and where they're going from here. It's an incredible story and an even more incredible cause that will rock your world! Cheers.

Visit vetpaw.org for more information, photos, and the opportunity to donate to their cause.

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May 18, 202001:01:06
Bored to Death - S4E2 - Straight Whiskey, Miami Vice, and Toxic Masculinity

Bored to Death - S4E2 - Straight Whiskey, Miami Vice, and Toxic Masculinity

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! Hope you're all surviving the chaos the 'Rona has wreaked. Please grab a drink and join us as we discuss a small portion of Traver Boehm's phenomenal book, "Man Uncivilized". If you haven't read it, we think you'll still enjoy the podcast and be able to follow along. We do highly recommend getting a copy of this book for yourself if you're at all interested in the role of men and masculinity in the modern world. It won't leave you disappointed. Cheers!

May 10, 202002:19:24
Bored to Death - S4E1 - MF'er Got the 'Rona! Science, and Ovens is a Nerd

Bored to Death - S4E1 - MF'er Got the 'Rona! Science, and Ovens is a Nerd

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! Thank you for sharing your quarantine time with us.  Hang in there gang, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Odds are it's a train, but regardless, mix up a few doubles with us and by the end of this episode you'll be two hours closer to the end of the pandemic. Cheers!

Apr 16, 202001:55:52
Bored to Death - S3E4 - Surviving Cancer, the Jackass, Peeing Sitting Down, and the Dangers of Mud Running

Bored to Death - S3E4 - Surviving Cancer, the Jackass, Peeing Sitting Down, and the Dangers of Mud Running

Welcome back listeners! We apologize for the long absence, Ovens was busy being sick so he couldn't make time to record an episode. It was probably the coronavirus but don't worry, we've been reassured you cannot contract the coronavirus via a podcast. In this episode we interview our favorite bear, Gordy, about his battle with cancer. Please grab your favorite whiskey and a bottle of ginger beer and join us! Cheers.

Mar 13, 202001:48:13
Bored to Death - S3E3 - Career Development Advice From a Pro, Saving the Oceans, and Another Cocktail

Bored to Death - S3E3 - Career Development Advice From a Pro, Saving the Oceans, and Another Cocktail

Hello again Bored to Deathers! We have what is undoubtedly our most useful episode to date. We interview HR professional and career counselor guru Dan Seitz about his upcoming book, "Back to Work", Erin shows us how to make a drink using nothing but vodka, and we discuss how Bob Ross and Happy Trees applies to all of us. Thanks for tuning in and cheers!

Feb 21, 202001:32:44
Bored to Death - S3E2 - New Year's Resolutions and Catholicism, How to Get Free Meals at Waffle House, and a Healthy New Drink

Bored to Death - S3E2 - New Year's Resolutions and Catholicism, How to Get Free Meals at Waffle House, and a Healthy New Drink

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! We hope you enjoy this latest installment which takes on a more laid back, unscripted feel. Please join us while we sit around, some of us have a few drinks, and engage in mostly pointless banter. Cheers!

Feb 01, 202001:16:48
Bored to Death - S3E1 - Saving Australia, Bigfoot, What it Means to be Human, and a New Cocktail

Bored to Death - S3E1 - Saving Australia, Bigfoot, What it Means to be Human, and a New Cocktail

Thanks for joining us for the start of the third season of the Bored to Death Podcast! This episode takes on a much more serious tone than our previous offerings, and with good reason. Please check out the Hottes Foundation (www.thehottesfoundation.org) if you're interested in saving the planet, helping Australia, or just love koalas. We also talk about Sasquatch with our good friend who has great first hand stories of his search for Bigfoot as well as anecdotes from respected peers in the field of searching for the Wild Man. 


Jan 14, 202001:58:52
Bored to Death - S2E5 - Ultrarunning, Questionable Drinks, Voodoo vs. Blue Star, KY Jelly, and Strip Clubs

Bored to Death - S2E5 - Ultrarunning, Questionable Drinks, Voodoo vs. Blue Star, KY Jelly, and Strip Clubs

Welcome back to Bored to Death! We hope you are enjoying all the holidays and are stoked you're taking the time to listen to our ramblings. We have a great episode in store for you with our first interview! Our good friend, doughnut aficionado, and ultrarunner Chris has joined us to give us the ins and outs of one of the worlds wildest sports. Also Ovens mixes up a drink using turpentine and wood varnish and King talks about his fear of being a human sacrifice. Cheers!

Dec 23, 201901:51:17
Bored to Death - Season 2E4 - Cannibalism, Prohibition, the IRS, and Bishop Magic Don Juan

Bored to Death - Season 2E4 - Cannibalism, Prohibition, the IRS, and Bishop Magic Don Juan

Thanks for joining us again while we finish our discussion of Prohibition. Of course you can't discuss Prohibition without also discussing the IRS, cannibalism, and Bishop Magic Don Juan. Our recommended cocktail to drink while listening to this episode is the Gin Rickey. My personal recommendation is that you make it a double. Cheers.

Dec 10, 201901:53:04
Prohibition, Our First Caller, Sibling Rivalry, and Luke's Hot Wife is Back

Prohibition, Our First Caller, Sibling Rivalry, and Luke's Hot Wife is Back

Welcome back Bored to Deathers! Thanks to some perfect timing, we had our first on air caller this episode. Thanks for joining us as we discuss everything from prohibition, morality, and government's role in a society and then go completely off the rails and decide who is smarter and more attractive between Ovens and his siblings. All in a day's work here at Bored to Death. Cheers!
Nov 15, 201901:51:33
Stoicism, Travel Tips, George Washington's Whiskey, and Podcasts on PornHub

Stoicism, Travel Tips, George Washington's Whiskey, and Podcasts on PornHub

Thanks for joining us for our continuation of our Stoicism discussion! Not content to stay on topic, we of course discuss a wide array of other topics as always. Cheers!

Oct 22, 201901:36:54
Stoics, Rome, and the Morality of Sex with Ghosts

Stoics, Rome, and the Morality of Sex with Ghosts

Welcome to the Bored to Death Podcast! Thanks for joining us while our conversation wanders its way around a variety of topics in no particular order. Our hope is that if you're bored to death, this will give you a way to pass the time and possibly get your own mind wandering wherever your curiosity takes you. So grab a drink and join us as as we discuss sex with ghosts, drink suggestions, phone apps to make life better, life in ancient Rome, being killed by falling excrement, along with a host of other rabbit trails and sidebars. Cheers!
Oct 08, 201901:47:24